bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The expansion of the Brazilian Federal Universities Network as a vehicle for urban and regional sustainable development
Authors:   Federal University of Bahia, Brazil, BAUMGARTNER Wendel H.
Published: October 2021

The present research paper aims to analyze the spatial results of the expansion that Brazilian Federal Universities Network have presented between 2003 and 2018, looking forward the impacts and possibilities towards the achievement of urban and regional sustainable development. In economically obsolete or marginalized areas or in those with strong industrial dynamism or agribusiness production, these new campuses also can be understood as vehicles to promote economic security/growth, social equity and assure environmental integrity. Focusing in two empirical studies, based in qualitative and quantitative methodologies, besides the theoretical approach, in cities and regions of Bahia state which received two new universities, we present the economic contribution of the new campuses, the challenges and strategies to socially develop places with high amount of vulnerable population, and the environmental potentialities to build green campus, understood as a nature-based solution, and to implement the Sustainable Developing Goals.
To Compare 0.25% Ropivacaine And 0.25% Bupivacaine In Tap Block For Postoperative Analgesia In Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries.
Authors: Desai Vedanshi Himanshu , Satasia Jagruti R. , Desai Khushboo H. , Patel Mitali G , Solanki Devyani D
Published: October 2021

INTRODUCTION Pain has been defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.1 Pain is the most dreaded problem which a person fears after any surgery. The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an anaesthesia technique that provides analgesia to the parietal peritoneum as well as the skin and muscles of the anterior abdominal wall.4 Since the thoracolumbar nerves originating from the T6 to L1 spinal roots run into this plane and supply sensory nerves to the anterolateral abdominal wall5, the local anaesthetic spread in this plane can block the neural afferents and provide analgesia to the anterolateral abdominal wall. AIM AND OBJECTIVES Aim of study was to compare 0.25% Ropivacaine and 0.25% Bupivacaine in TAP block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing Abdominal Surgeries. The following parameters were compared: A. To study the effectiveness of transverses abdominis plane block for post-operative analgesia in Abdominal Surgeries. B. To compare the duration of analgesia and its effectiveness conferred by 0.25% Ropivacaine and 0.25% Bupivacaine. C. Total requirement of rescue analgesia. D. To watch for occurrence of side effects, if any MATERIALS AND METHODS A comparative clinical study was carried out on 60 adult patients belonging to ASA grade I or II, scheduled for elective Abdominal Surgeries. All patients were administered spinal anaesthesia with bupivacaine heavy 0.5%, 2.0-4.0 ml with 25 G spinal needle at L2-L3 or L3-L4 vertebral interspace. The patients were randomly allocated in two groups and study drug was injected at the end of surgery according to the group. The volume of administered drug kept constant (20 ml). Group I: Patients received TAP BLOCK on each side with 10ml 0.25% Ropivacaine. Group II: Patients received TAP BLOCK on each side with 10ml 0.25% Bupivacaine. CONCLUSION Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP Block) provides better postoperative analgesia in various abdominal surgeries. 0.25% ropivacaine and 0.25% bupivacaine are equally effective in TAP block and provides effective postoperative analgesia but ropivacaine group shown longer duration of action compared to bupivacaine which was statistically significant without causing any increased adverse effects.
I Kings
Authors: Cogan Mordechai
Published: October 2021

Beginning with the death of David and the rise of Solomon, 1 Kings charts the history of Israel through the divided monarchy, when Ahab reigned in the north and Jehoshaphat reigned in the south. This new translation, with introduction and commentary by biblical scholar Mordechai Cogan, is part of the Anchor Bible Commentary series, viewed by many as the definitive commentaries for use in both Christian and Jewish scholarship and worship. Cogan's translation brings new immediacy to well-known passages, such as Solomon's famously wise judgment when asked by two prostitutes to decide their dispute regarding motherhood of a child: "Cut the live son in two! And give half to one and half to the other." With a bibliography that runs to almost a thousand articles and books, Cogan's commentary demonstrates his mastery of the political history described by 1 Kings, as well as the themes of moral and religious failure that eventually led to Israel's defeat and exile.
Leviticus 17–22
Authors: Milgrom Jacob
Published: October 2021

It provides an authoritative and comprehensive explanation of ethical values concealed in Israel’s rituals. Although at first glance Leviticus seems far removed from the modern-day world, Milgrom’s thoughtful and provocative comments and notes reveal its enduring relevance to contemporary society. Leviticus 23-27 brings us to the climactic end of the book and its revolutionary innovations, among which are the evolution of the festival calendar with its emphasis on folk traditions, and the jubilee, the priestly answer to the socio-economic problems of their time.
Formation of Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability of Kazakhstan Using the Rule Structural Budget Balance
Authors: Alpysbayeva S. N. , Shuneyev S. Zh. , Zhanakova N. N. , Beisengazin K.
Published: October 2021

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the potential of using the results of modeling potential GDP and estimating the output gap to comply with fiscal rules that are adequate for the corresponding economic cycle of the economy of Kazakhstan. The methods of economic, statistical, graphical, system, functional analysis, economic and mathematical modeling are applied. To achieve this goal, the analysis of Kazakhstan’s fiscal stability was carried out based on the assessment of Kazakhstan’s potential GDP and the calculation of output gaps, which were carried out based on the dynamic series method of the reported real GDP in 2005 prices for 1991-2019 using the Hodrick-Prescott filter (CP) using the EViews 10 econometric package. The current mechanism for using the output gap indicator in Kazakhstan’s fiscal policy does not have sufficient flexibility. For a timely response of the budget system to changes in the economic situation in the country or abroad, considering the output gap, it is important to introduce an automatic adjustment system that can eliminate contradictions and inconsistencies when making macroeconomic policy decisions by the main regulator and the government of the country. To do this, there is a need to revise the existing fiscal policy based on building a system of new budget rules on countercyclical principles. The proposed alternative fiscal model with the introduction of the rule on the structural balance of the budget is aimed at ensuring long-term fiscal stability, which does not allow for a pro-cyclical policy.
PENINGKATAN MANAJEMEN RISIKO KESEHATAN DAN KESELAMATAN KERJA DI TERMINAL PETI KEMAS
Authors: Purba Hana Ike Dameria
Published: October 2021

In 2018 a work accident was discovered in Container Terminal which resulted in permanent disability and a financial loss. The purpose of this study was to determine how the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Management in this company. This research is a qualitative research with case study research type. Data collection was done by purposive sampling. The results found that the weakness of the risk management process occurs at several stages. The company has not conducted an evaluation of the risks to determine the level of risk that cannot be tolerated. This has an impact on risk control being not focused on risks that cannot be tolerated. In addition, the risk control process carried out at container loading and unloading services only focused on improving equipment and providing PPE. Parties related to OHS have not considered management improvement which should be the main thing in improving OHS. The integration of the communication and consultation process as well as the monitoring and review in stages of determining the context, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control were also the weaknesses in the risk management process in this company.
PERKEMBANGAN PSIKOSOSIAL ANAK DAN REMAJA PASCA ERUPSI SINABUNG DI KABUPATEN KARO
Authors: Daulay Wardiyah , Nasution Mahnum Lailan , Wahyuni Sri Eka
Published: October 2021

The eruption of Mount Sinabung is a natural disaster that occurred in Batukarang Village, Payung District, Karo Regency. In addition to physical conditions, this disaster affected the psychosocial condition of the community, especially children and adolescents. As a result of disasters, children and adolescents experience anxiety, stress, fear, PTSD, depression, etc. These symptoms can affect the development of adolescents themselves. This study aims to determine the psychosocial development of children and adolescents after the Sinabung eruption. Descriptive research design with a sample of 94 school-age children and 94 adolescents. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The results showed that the psychosocial development of school-age children was in good category as many as 6 children (6.4%), and sufficient psychosocial development was 88 children (93.6%). While the psychosocial development of adolescents 81.9% experienced sufficient psychosocial development, 18.1% adolescents experienced good psychosocial development. The results of this study can assist mental nurses in providing psychological and social support after a disaster with a mental nursing approach so that the psychosocial development of disaster victims, especially adolescents, goes well and can improve the mental health of disaster victims.
GAMBARAN PSIKOLOGI WARGA KABUPATEN MAGELANG SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Amin Muhammad Khoirul , Pinilih Sambodo Sriadi , Astuti Retna Tri
Published: October 2021

Magelang Regency was ranked first in the case of Covid-19 in Central Java in May 2020. Covid-19 has both physical and psychological impacts. Stress, anxiety and depression are the biggest impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to find out how the psychological view of the residents of Magelang Regency during the covid-19 pandemic. The design of this research is descriptive research, with the aim of knowing the psychological view of the Magelang district community during the covid pandemic. This study was conducted on 62 respondents aged > 15 years in Magelang Regency using the SRQ-29 questionnaire (self-reporting questionnaire-29). From the SRQ-29 which was distributed to the respondents, it was found that there were respondents who had problems with mental emotional disorders, psychotic disorders and PTSD and there were no respondents who used psychotropic substances. During this COVID-19 pandemic, there were respondents who experienced mental emotional disorders, psychotic disorders and also PTSD.
Chlorhexidine Oral Care in Critically Ill Adults
Authors: Subramonian Anusree , Horton Jennifer
Published: October 2021

Three systematic reviews and 2 randomized clinical trials were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of chlorhexidine oral care in adult patients who were in critical care and being mechanically ventilated. The evidence was of limited quality, with methodological limitations.

Compared to ozonated water and to Nanosil, chlorhexidine oral care was associated with a significantly higher risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Compared to bicarbonate, chlorhexidine oral care was associated with a significantly lower risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia. There was no significant difference in the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia between chlorhexidine and other agents, such as potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide, or miswak.

There was no significant difference in the risk of mortality between oral care with chlorhexidine and that with other oral care drugs.

An evidence-based guideline targeting individuals who require assistance on oral care recommended a multi-component oral care protocol. No specific recommendation regarding the use of oral care agents for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia was made because of lack of evidence.

There is a lack of evidence on the safety or cost-effectiveness of chlorhexidine oral care in adults who are in critical care and being mechanically ventilated.
Retrieval of UVB aerosol extinction profiles from the ground-based Langley Mobile Ozone Lidar (LMOL) system
Authors: Lei Liqiao , Berkoff Timothy A. , Gronoff Guillaume P. , Su Jia , Nehrir Amin R. , Wu Yonghua , Moshary Fred , Kuang Shi
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Aerosols emitted from wildfires are becoming one of the main sources of poor air quality in the US mainland. Their extinction in UVB (wavelength range 280–315 nm) is difficult to be retrieved using simple lidar techniques because of the impact of O3 absorption and lacking information of lidar ratio at those wavelengths. The 2018 Long Island Sound Tropospheric Ozone Study (LISTOS) campaign in the New York City region allowed the characterization of lidar ratio for UVB aerosol retrieval. An algorithm for the aerosol extinction retrieval out of the Langley Mobile Ozone Lidar (LMOL) was used in conjunction with the NASA Langley High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) 532 nm aerosol extinction product. This approach requires assuming 2 parameters, the lidar ratio at 292 nm and the Ångström Exponent (AE) between 532 nm and 292 nm. The objective of this work is to determine these two parameters and assess the retrieval error caused by improper assumption of lidar ratio. This work also accomplishes the first know 292 nm aerosol product inter-comparison between HALO and Tropospheric Ozone Lidar Network (TOLNet) ozone lidar. HALO results were compared with the aerosol data retrieved from the 292 nm band from LMOL with different approximations of the lidar ratio and the AE to determine optimal parameters. Using optimized parameters, the LMOL aerosol extinction can be retrieved with a 10 % accuracy up to 3 km. This work highlights the importance of the lidar ratio and AE in the retrieval and validation of 292 nm aerosol profiles obtained from UV-lidar. Errors arise from approaches that utilize a random priori lidar ratio and AE assumption. The lidar ratios at 292 nm determined in this work will also improve our understanding of the UVB optical properties of aerosol in the lower troposphere affected by transported wildfire emission.
KGML-ag: A Modeling Framework of Knowledge-Guided Machine Learning to Simulate Agroecosystems: A Case Study of Estimating N2O Emission using Data from Mesocosm Experiments
Authors: Liu Licheng , Xu Shaoming , Jin Zhenong , Tang Jinyun , Guan Kaiyu , Griffis Timothy J. , Erickson Matthew D. , Frie Alexander L. , Jia Xiaowei , Kim Taegon , Miller Lee T. , Peng Bin , Wu Shaowei , Yang Yufeng , Zhou Wang , Kumar Vipin
Published: October 2021

Abstract. Agricultural nitrous oxide (N2O) emission accounts for a non-trivial fraction of global greenhouse gases (GHGs) budget. To date, estimating N2O fluxes from cropland remains a challenging task because the related microbial processes (e.g., nitrification and denitrification) are controlled by complex interactions among climate, soil, plant and human activities. Existing approaches such as process-based (PB) models have well-known limitations due to insufficient representations of the processes or constraints of model parameters, and to leverage recent advances in machine learning (ML) new method is needed to unlock the “black box” to overcome its limitations due to low interpretability, out-of-sample failure and massive data demand. In this study, we developed a first of its kind knowledge-guided machine learning model for agroecosystems (KGML-ag), by incorporating biogeophysical/chemical domain knowledge from an advanced PB model, ecosys, and tested it by simulating daily N2O fluxes with real observed data from mesocosm experiments. The Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) was used as the basis to build the model structure. To optimize the model performance, we have investigated a range of ideas, including: 1) Using initials of intermediate variables (IMVs) instead of time series as model input to reduce data demand; 2) Building hierarchical structures to explicitly estimate IMVs for further N2O prediction; 3) Using multitask learning to balance the simultaneous training on multiple variables; and 4) Pretraining with millions of synthetic data generated from ecosys and fine tuning with mesocosm observations. Six other pure ML models were developed using the same mesocosm data to serve as the benchmark for the KGML-ag model. Results show that KGML-ag did an excellent job in reproducing the mesocosm N2O fluxes (overall r2 = 0.81, and RMSE = 3.6 mg N m−2 day−1 from cross-validation). Importantly KGML-ag always outperforms the PB model and ML models in predicting N2O fluxes, especially for complex temporal dynamics and emission peaks. Besides, KGML-ag goes beyond the pure ML models by providing more interpretable predictions as well as pinpointing desired new knowledge and data to further empower the current KGML-ag. We believe the KGML-ag development in this study will stimulate a new body of research on interpretable ML for biogeochemistry and other related geoscience processes.
The content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Authors: Čeryová Natália , Čičová Iveta , Lidiková Judita , Šnirc Marek , Horváthová Jarmila , Lichtnerová Helena , Franková Hana
Published: October 2021

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the most commonly grown vegetables and thanks to its sensory properties, it has an important place in numerous world cuisines. Garlic is also known for its health-promoting properties, which are attributed to its chemical composition. The health benefits of garlic depending on the content of biologically active compounds, which vary between cultivars and geographical areas. Seven cultivars of garlic, namely Sukoradsky, Zahorsky, Germidour, Mojmir, Karel IV., Arkus, Makoi, were analyzed in this study. This study aimed to determine the total polyphenol content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity of garlic. Studied characteristics were analyzed by the UV-VIS spectrometry method. Total polyphenol content ranged from 430.26 to 640.04 mg GAE.kg-1 FW. Total flavonoid content ranged from 10.29 to 60.49 mg CE.kg-1 FW. Antioxidant activity measured by ABTS assay ranged from 1.098 to 1.955 mmol TE.kg-1 FW. Antioxidant activity measured by FRAP assay ranged from 0.63 to 1.467 mmol.kg-1 FW. Highest TPC, TFC, and AA were determined in the cultivar Mojmir. The lowest TPC and TFC were determined in the cultivar Zahorsky. The lowest AA was determined in the cultivar Sukoradsky. High positive correlations were determined between individual parameters.
The Effect of Social Media Influencer and Brand Image On Online Purchase Intention During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Setio Putri Feby Eka Vivi , Tiarawati Monika
Published: October 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic that has hit the whole world has caused economic problems. Household consumption or the purchasing power of the Indonesian people fell very deeply. Whereas consumption or people's purchasing power supports 60% of the Indonesian economy. Therefore, the pattern of marketing is changed by doing marketing online. Companies use  social media influencer to advertise their products. This study was conducted to analyze the impact of social media influencers and brand image on online consumer purchase intentions. The criteria for respondents in this study were women aged 18 years and over who followed Tasya Farasya's Instagram and knew about Maybelline products. Partial Least Square (PLS) is used to analyze the respondent's data that has been collected. The results of this study indicate that social media influencers have no positive and significant effect on online purchase intentions. Meanwhile, brand image has a positive and significant effect on online purchase intentions.
Analysis of the Business Environment in Construction Service Industry in DKI Jakarta Indonesia
Authors: Santoso Rukun , Permana Erwin , Abdullah Brahim
Published: October 2021

This study aims to specifically analyze the business environment in the construction service industry in DKI Jakarta, by using an external and internal dimension factor approach. The dimensions of external factors include several indicators such as political, economic, social, and technological indicators. While the internal factor dimensions consist of indicators of corporate culture, corporate structure, and corporate resources. The analysis technique uses Structural Equation Model (SEM) with SmartPLS. The number of samples included 370 leaders of construction service companies in DKI Jakarta. One company is represented by one company leader, either a large, medium or small scale company. The results showed that external factors are more dominant than internal factors in shaping the construction service business environment in DKI Jakarta. It can be understood because as the capital city, DKI Jakarta has a far more complex constellation than other regions. It means that in the case of operating companies in Jakarta, they must be agile in managing external threats and opportunities. Companies that cannot adapt to the very dynamic climate in the capital with the dramatic competition will not be able to survive.
Desenvolvimento de um Dispositivo Simples e Barato para Medições de Força de Peg de Amendoim
Authors: Bigatton Ezequiel Darío , Palmero Francisco , Ayoub Ibrahim , Berdini Agustín , Ovando Gustavo , Haro Ricardo Javier , Sánchez María Ángeles Castillejo , Lucini Enrique Iván
Published: October 2021

A força da peg é uma característica importante da planta para evitar perdas na colheita. Este atributo é geralmente medido exercendo uma força mecânica através de um manómetro electrónico ou célula de carga de tensão até que ocorra o desprendimento da peg. O desenvolvimento de plataformas electrónicas como o Arduino®, que possuem hardware e software livre e de código aberto, permitiria obter medições de força da peg de forma rápida e barata. O objetivo deste trabalho era desenvolver um sistema electrónico económico de aquisição de dados baseado no Arduino® para medir a força da peg. Para o desenvolvimento de protótipos de hardware e software foi necessário criar o medidor de força da peg. A calibração foi avaliada através de R2, erro quadrático médio (RMSE), e erro de desvio médio (MBE). Os resultados foram 0,999, 0,014 g, e -0,003 g para R2, RMSE, e MBE, respectivamente. O medidor de força da peg foi capaz de detectar diferenças na força da peg entre tratamentos. Por conseguinte, este dispositivo é uma ferramenta importante para identificar melhores datas de colheita.
Avaliação agronômica de genótipos de amendoim no estado de Goiás, na safra 2020/21
Authors: Heuert Jair , Xavier Maxuel Fellipe Nunes , Suassuna Taís de Moraes Falleiro
Published: October 2021

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo a avaliação agronômica de linhagens de amendoim no estado de Goiás. O experimento foi realizado na área experimental da Embrapa Arroz e Feijão, localizado no município de Santo Antônio de Goiás-GO, no ano agrícola 2020/21, com semeadura manual realizada no dia 10 de dezembro de 2020. Foi utilizado delineamento em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos constaram de nove genótipos, sendo oito linhagens (1968 OL, 2133 OL, 2259 OL, 2091 OL, 2010 OL, 1253 OL, 1973 OL e 1965 OL) e uma cultivar (BRS 421 OL), todas desenvolvidas pelo PMA da Embrapa. As parcelas foram compostas por duas linhas de três metros de comprimento, espaçamento ente linhas de 0,90 m, intervalo entre parcelas de dois metros e parcela útil 5,4 m2. Os manejos cultural e fitossanitário foram realizados de acordo com as recomendações para a cultura. O estande médio foi de 14 plantas por metro linear. Foram avaliadas a severidade de mancha preta, a massa de 100 grãos e a produtividade de vagens. O genótipo BRS 421 OL obteve a menor nota de severidade de mancha preta, a maior massa de 100 grãos (granulometria) e encontra-se entre os genótipos de maior produtividade, juntamente com o 2259 OL, 2091 OL, 2010 OL e 1965 OL. Todos os genótipos avaliados apresentaram altos níveis produtivos, acima de 5.100 kg.ha-1, nas condições do estado de Goiás.
DNA and life cycle in Drosophila melanogaster: a nutritional-molecular connection
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Dum Dum Motijheel College, 1, Motijheel Avenue, Kolkata 700074, India, Das Ruchira , Paul Avik ,   Department of Zoology, Dum Dum Motijheel College, 1, Motijheel Avenue, Kolkata 700074, India, Samadder Asmita ,   Department of Zoology, Dum Dum Motijheel College, 1, Motijheel Avenue, Kolkata 700074, India
Published: October 2021

Nutrition plays a key role in different organisms to carry out life processes at different phases of life cycle. Furthermore, specific types of food are needed to build DNA. They are further required to synthesize genes/hormones etc. Thus to evaluate the nutritional-DNA correlation in Drosophila sp. for differential life cycle events and fecundity, different nutrients medium were chosen and the phases of life cycle of Drosophila sp were assessed along with quantification of isolated DNA collected from flies of each set. All the data were compared against control set C containing banana. Other experimental set consisted of nutrient mediums like glucon-D (A1), rice (A2), sugar (A3), butter/ghee (A4), paneer (A5) and mango (A6) mixed with banana. All the life cycle stages/phases i.e., egg to larva (P1), larva to pupa (P2) and pupa to adult fly (P3) were studied. Results revealed addition of rice (A2) reduces the moulting time significantly at P1 to P2 stage when compared to control-C; whereas mango (A6) reduced the time taken to reach P2 to P3 stage. However, the DNA content of flies collected from A2, A3 and A6 set were higher than those collected from other sets. Therefore, the overall result clearly supports the fact that preference of carbohydrate was greater than other nutrients, however, an optimum level of total carbohydrate content was preferred for better survival and growth which possibly enhances the genomic DNA synthesis and aid in accelerating the production of several genes/ hormones involved in moulting of Drosophila sp.
La pedagogía de la ternura: algunas reflexiones académicas
Authors: Sánchez Pastor Valeria , Corimayhua Coarite Ingrid , Catacora Baylon Yamilet Marjorie Cristina , Chang Medina Jonathan Lee
Published: October 2021

El presente artículo de investigación tiene el objetivo de analizar las propuestas, las dimensiones y las características de la pedagogía de la ternura, cuyo abordaje teórico comprende la presentación de algunas concepciones sobre dicha pedagogía, que marca espacios de ternura, amor y cariño, percibidos en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, con el afán de minimizar la violencia escolar y construir sociedades sanas, libres del horror psicológico, incorporando valores integrales que le permitan al estudiante constituirse en un individuo con autenticidad, seguridad, buena autoestima, tacto, caricias, abrazos y empatía. Se concluye que el análisis de las propuestas, dimensiones, características e importancia de la pedagogía de la ternura promueven la sensibilidad de los protagonistas de la educación y de los procesos enseñanza aprendizaje.
Cultural Implications in Basic Color Terms “Black” and “White” in Chinese and English
Authors: YU Wanchuan
Published: October 2021

Color is a kind of human perception towards the objective world. In intercultural communications, the English people and the Chinese people are different in many aspects, and their perceptions of various color symbols are not the same. Color words in English and Chinese languages have rich connotations and play a very important role in both cultural manifestations and ethnic customs. This article discusses the Chinese and English symbolic meanings of the two color words, “black” and “white” in Chinese and English cultures. By comparing and contrasting these two words’ differences in the two cultures, we can deepen understanding of the two cultures, overcoming the conflicts and promoting Chinese and English cross-culture exchanges and communications.
Determinant of placement on the performance of the civil servant apparatus (ASN) in the mare subdistrict of bone regency
Authors: Abdul Rahman  , Muhammad Yusuf
Published: October 2021

The right man in the right place and the right man behind the right job. The placement of employees becomes very important to improve employee performance including ASN in the government office of Mare Subdistrict, Bone Regency. The purpose of the study is to see the influence or role of employee placement factors on the performance of ASN employees. Apakh has a significant influence. The research was conducted on a number of ASNs in the government office of Mare District of Bone Regency. The method of data collection is done by saturated survey method (census). The method of data analysis is to use a hypothesis test, which is a t-test to see the influence of independent variables, namely placement (X) on dependent variables, namely ASN performance (Y). The results of the study obtained that the placement factor had a significant effect (real) on the performance of ASN in the District Office mare Bone Regency. This is evident from the results of the t test where the placement variable (X) has a significance value (Sig.=0.001<0.05) and is also shown from a t-calculated value (4.015) greater than the value of t-table (1,667).
Analysis of public expenditure management in terms of respect for economic, social and cultural rights in the Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Aademy of Economic Studies, Republic of Moldova, Secrieru Angela
Published: October 2021

To a great extent, respecting human rights in the Republic of Moldova is affected by unsatisfactory evolution of public expenditures and the way the latter are managed. The quality of public expenditure management, with an impact on respecting economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) is evaluated through the prism of basic objectives of public financial management, namely the following: maintaining strict financial discipline, allocating public financial resources in conformity with government’s priorities, efficient provision of public services. The central public administration and local public administrations from the Republic of Moldova are relatively more successful in consolidating fiscal discipline than in providing an efficient use of public expenditure in conformity with strategic priorities. The research argues the positive effect which can be made by improvement of public expenditure management on respecting ESCR in the Republic of Moldova.
Living standard of people with disabilities in the Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Academy of Economic Studies, Republic of Moldova, Balan Aliona
Published: October 2021

An important index that reflects the efficiency of the state socio-economic policy is the population standard of living. This index represents the result of the country’s socio-economic development. No result of the development of individual sectors of the economy, regardless of how large and positive it is, have sufficient value without appropriate changes in the standard of living of the population. Increasing the living standards of the population, including people with disabilities, is a strategic priority in the state policy of the Republic of Moldova. One way to achieve this is to improve micro and microeconomic mechanisms for GDP growth. It is also important to ensure economic inclusion through the equitable distribution of income and the reduction of economic inequalities for the harmonious development of society as a whole. The purpose of the research is to highlight the essential aspects of the standard of living of people with disabilities in the Republic of Moldova in order to create adequate measures for their social protection.
A conceptual approach to the role of universities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Authors:   Academy of Economic Studies, Republic of Moldova, Bucos Tatiana
Published: October 2021

The article aims to identify the role that universities have in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, respectively in stimulating the emergence of start-ups. The ways in which start-ups contribute to economic development are presented, as well as the factors that influence the number and viability of start-ups launched in a certain region. As a result of the discussions, the importance of the quality of entrepreneurial ecosystems is emphasized in order to stimulate the emergence of start-ups, but also the place of universities in the ecosystem. The ways in which universities could create viable entrepreneurial ecosystems around it are highlighted.
Impact of the current medical system on the financial stability of world countries and the Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Moldova State University, Tolmaciova Irina , Causan Corina ,   University of Political and Economic Studies "C. Stere", Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2021

The economic crises that have occurred worldwide so far have been caused by emerging problems arising from the supply-demand correlation for certain products on the world market. However, the current economic crisis has been caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The greatest difficulty has been the impossibility of predicting the crisis that has arisen as a result of the need to introduce urgent restrictive measures to combat the pandemic. The devastating consequences of the crisis caused by COVID-19 were the halt of the world economy and the decline in Global Production, which was recorded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the spring of 2020. The Republic of Moldova faced the overlap of two major crises: first caused by the COVID19 pandemic and second by the severe drought, mentioned as the most severe recession in the last 20 years. As crisis consequence, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Republic of Moldova estimated for 2020 decreased by about 6.5%.
Main current trends in the world economy in the context of ensuring external economic security
Authors:   Academy of Economic Studies, Republic of Moldova, Chistruga Boris , Chirtoaga Roman ,   Academy of Economic Studies, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2021

At the current stage of global confrontations between the great powers, the issue of ensuring national economic security has become pressing and absolutely necessary. Starting from strategic interests and the balance of powers at global and regional level, we will try to assess the main economic trends, which will define in perspective the configuration of the external environment, in which the Republic of Moldova will struggle to increase the welfare of its citizens in the coming years. This paper offers a new approach to ensuring the external economic security of a small state, the area of priority economic interests, emphasizing that even at the regional level, there is a reconfiguration of power, which cannot be ignored while examining the ways of economic growth of the Republic of Moldova over a long period of time.
Determinación de cronología y secuencia de erupción en incisivos permanentes, niños 5-9 años, clínica UCSG
Authors: Macías Mendoza María Belén , Terreros de Huc María Angélica
Published: October 2021

Introducción.- Existen diversas causas relacionadas con la variación en la cronología y secuencia de la erupción de los dientes permanentes, los cuales pueden ser: edad, género y estado nutricional. Objetivo.- Establecer la determinación de la cronología y secuencia de erupción de los incisivos permanentes y factores asociados en los niños de 5 a 9 años de edad que acuden a la clínica de Odontopediatría de la Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil durante el periodo académico B-2017. Materiales y métodos.- Estudio clínico y radiográfico de tipo transversal, descriptivo, analítico y observacional en 84 pacientes pediátricos de ambos sexos, de 5 a 9 años de edad, atendidos en la clínica de odontología de la UCSG; considerando los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Conclusión.- La formación dentaria de la zona incisiva, en el género masculino presenta un ligero retraso en la formación dentaria a comparación con el género femenino. La secuencia de emergencia dentaria será primero en las niñas que en los niños. En cuanto a la relación del estado nutricional con la formación dentaria y la secuencia de erupción podemos determinar que no hubo relación ya que no se encontró diferencias estadísticamente significativas.
Enjuague bucal de punica granatum como coadyuvante en el tratamiento de la Periodontitis
Authors: Páez Vizcaya Mariel , Mill Ferreira Elide , Gutiérrez Flores Rodolfo , Vizcaya Soto Marietta
Published: October 2021

Introducción: La periodontitis es una enfermedad inflamatoria, crónica y multifactorial, asociada a una disbiosis de la biopelícula dental caracterizada por la progresiva destrucción del aparato de soporte dentario. Además del tratamiento convencional, existen distintas terapias coadyuvantes para el tratamiento de la periodontitis, entre ellas se encuentra la fitoterapia, la cual emplea plantas medicinales como Punica granatum. Esta planta posee diversas propiedades dentro de las que destacan su poder antioxidante, antiinflamatorio y antimicrobiano. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad del enjuague bucal de extracto de P. granatum como coadyuvante en el tratamiento de la periodontitis. Materiales y métodos: En este estudio experimental participaron 20 pacientes diagnosticados con periodontitis que recibieron tratamiento mecánico convencional; al grupo experiemental se le indicó el enjuague de P. granatum como coadyuvante dos veces al día por 15 días, al grupo control se le indicó un enjuague placebo con la misma posología. Se evaluaron: el índice de sangrado al sondaje, gingival, O´Leary y profundidad del sondaje. Resultados: Se observó mejoría estadísticamente significativa en el grupo experimental sobre el índice de sangrado al sondaje, índice gingival y la profundidad al sondaje, mientras que el índice de O´Leary mejoraron de manera similar para ambos grupos de estudio. Conclusión: El enjuague bucal de extracto de P. granatum es efectivo como coadyuvante en el tratamiento de la periodontitis.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of using biodegradable implants based on magnesium oxide compared to titanium alternatives. Experimental study
Authors:   Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry, Moscow, Russia, Davydov D.V. , Brizhan’ L.K. , Kerimov A.A. , Khominets I.V. , Kalinin S.Yu. , Artemiev A.A.
Published: October 2021

The issues of improving surgical implants used in treating patients with traumatological and orthopedic profiles continue to remain relevant. The development of a material not inferior in its elastic-strength properties to metal and that does not require further removal remains a reason for studying new samples that are inert during resorption. The purpose of this study was to experimentally explore and compare the bone tissue reaction to the introduction of titanium and magnesium oxide implants, as well as to study the state of magnesium oxide structures at different times after implantation. The material for the study was an implant based on magnesium oxide manufactured by the «MAGNEZIX» company. We operated on 30 rabbits based on the experimental laboratory of the Main Military Clinical Hospital named after academician N.N. Burdenko Russian Defense Ministry. The main group consisted of 10 rabbits, which were injected with a biodegradable screw made of a material based on magnesium oxide. The control group included 10 rabbits, which were injected with a titanium screw. In addition, another group of rabbits was studied. It included 10 young subjects who were injected with an implant based on magnesium oxide into the growth zone. Subjects were removed from the experiment one at a time at various stages. Then X-ray and histological assessment of the paraimplant zone were performed. As a result, the experiment showed that biomaterials based on magnesium oxide are bioinert, do not cause an inflammation reaction or osteolysis of the surrounding tissue, do not lead to the release of gas and the formation of a pathological cavity. During the introduction of magnesium-containing implants to young subjects, no pathological changes in bone tissue, deformities or stunting in the growth of the studied individuals were detected. Based on the obtained experimental data gathered for 6 months, it should be concluded that the material based on magnesium oxide is very promising and suitable for use in traumatology and orthopedics.
Typology of Creative Problems and Their Place in Teaching Mathematics
Authors:   University of Shumen, Georgieva Sevdalina
Published: October 2021

One of the main tasks of modern education is to develop the creative abilities of students. The formation of creative personalities is achievable by applying creative teaching, which can be realized through a well-chosen system of creative tasks to achieve various didactic goals - problems for discovering new knowledge, problems with open beginning or end, problems with missing or extra data, problems for compiling a given mathematical model or final goal. This article offers analysis and typology of creative tasks based on the defined concept of a math problem as a system of four components – initial state, final state, solution of the problem, basis of the solution of the problem. For demonstration, a mathematical problem is reformulated in different variations at all levels of difficulty.
Educación financiera en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los estudiantes de Bachillerato del Liceo Francés de San Salvador
Authors: Portillo López Jorge Antonio
Published: October 2021

El estudio analizó los conocimientos de educación financiera, en el proceso enseñanza aprendizaje de los estudiantes de Primer y Segundo año de Bachillerato de Liceo Francés de San Salvador, durante el año 2020. Esto implicó identificar conocimientos de cultura de ahorro, consumo responsable e inversión que poseen los estudiantes. Para ello se realizó una investigación de tipo exploratoria - descriptiva, orientada a tener una aproximación a la educación financiera de los estudiantes de dicha institución. La investigación se desarrolló con ciento dieciséis estudiantes de ambos sexos, con edades comprendidas entre catorce a dieciocho años. La técnica utilizada fue la encuesta y el instrumento un cuestionario; así también, se entrevistó a docentes de asignaturas afines a la educación financiera para obtener información de la presencia de esta en los programas de estudios. En los resultados, se encontró que los estudiantes poseen conocimientos sobre el ahorro: guardar dinero por motivos de previsión para cubrir una necesidad o consumo futuro, entre otras. También, existen opiniones divididas en relación a prácticas de consumo responsable de los estudiantes. Además, los estudiantes expresaron conocer lo que significa invertir y sus riesgos, no así sobre los tipos de inversión.
Contribuições da psicologia para o processo de inclusão da pessoa com deficiência intelectual: relato de uma experiência de estágio
Authors: Nunes Edilene Magalhães , Santos Martins Gabriela Souza , De Jesus Dalva Araújo , Da Cruz Enedina Mendes , Viana Bruna Alves , Lima Miriã
Published: October 2021

Resumo: Dado o longo processo histórico de exclusão social e estigmatização da pessoa com Deficiência Intelectual, e a necessidade de romper com tais paradigmas, esse trabalho objetivou inserir os alunos da APAE da cidade de Guanambi, interior da Bahia, na busca pela reinvindicação de direitos junto à comunidade e a adesão da comunidade nas políticas de inclusão. Trata-se de um relato de experiência de estágio do curso de Psicologia, cuja realização teve duração de 14 encontros. A princípio foram realizadas observações participantes e naturalísticas, bem como entrevistas para identificar uma demanda e posteriormente foi feita a intervenção, que incluiu as seguintes atividades: confecção de faixas e urnas através da arte, arrecadação de cupons fiscais, ensaio da peça teatral “O Nariz” com os alunos, confecção de folders e camisas, divulgação do slogan do projeto e confecção de materiais artísticos para exposição. O projeto encerrou com uma mobilização no centro da cidade com a presença de toda a instituição, onde foram expostos os materiais produzidos, apresentada a peça e dança. As atividades contribuíram para a divulgação dos direitos de inserção da pessoa com Deficiência Intelectual. Os alunos, que permaneciam numa posição de invisibilidade, tornaram-se protagonistas na luta pela garantia de seus direitos através do envolvimento nas atividades propostas. A prática de estágio contribuiu para sensibilizar e mobilizar futuros profissionais na luta pela garantia dos direitos da pessoa com Deficiência Intelectual e mostrar que o estudante de Psicologia pode tornar-se um agente transformador de si e do contexto em que está inserido.
ENEB 2019: Relato da experiência de competir no Campeonato Nacional e seus efeitos no time Enactus CEFET/RJ Angra dos Reis.
Authors: Dos Santos Higor Gonçalves Miguel , Guimarães Vanessa De Almeida , De Oliveira Elizabeth Mendes , Val Springer Marcus , Madeira Jonni Guiller Ferreira , De Araujo Bruno Henrique Barreto , Dias Bruna De Castro Oliveira , Marques de Sá Maria Júlia , De Souza Victória Pinto Freitas , Rodrigues Igor De Oliveira , Ferreira Renato Dos Santos , De Oliveira Yasmin Pereira
Published: October 2021

Este relato de extensão tem como objetivo apresentar a experiência do Time Enactus CEFET/RJ Angra dos Reis, durante a sua primeira participação como competidor principal no Evento Nacional Enactus Brasil - ENEB, o maior evento de empreendedorismo social da América Latina. Trata-se do maior e mais importante evento anual em que os times participantes da rede Enactus de todas as regiões do Brasil se encontram para trocar experiências e realizar networking. Além disso, cada time defende o projeto desenvolvido ao longo do período que, em comum, têm o objetivo promover o desenvolvimento sustentável e empoderamento da comunidade onde vive. Participar do campeonato trouxe uma nova perspectiva para o time, tanto nas possibilidades da criação de um projeto, no impacto que um projeto em desenvolvimento avançado pode ter na vida dos brasileiros e no real poder de transformação da rede.