bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Goal-oriented neuropsychological rehabilitation with EEG-Neurofeedback for a visual artist with PTSD resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection, followed by severe course of neuroCovid and the sequelae of long term pharmacological coma
Authors: Pąchalska Maria
Published: January 2023

The purpose of the study was twofold: 1) to evaluate the effectiveness of goal-oriented neuropsychological rehabilitation, with EEG-Neurofeedback, developed for a visual artist with PTSD resulting from infection with SARS-CoV-2, followed by severe course of neuroCovid and the sequelae of long term pharmacological coma, 2) to evaluate QEEG/ERP results showing a reduction of late-onset PTSD symptoms (as defined by DSM-5) over the course of the subject’s rehabilitation.

The present study describes a 67-year-old right-handed visual artist with PTSD after infection with SARS-CoV-2, resulting in severe course of COVID-19 complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). She was send at ICU, put on a respirator and treated with analgesic sedation during 13 weeks of pharmacologically induced coma. After returning home she received rehabilitation to improve motor functioning, and was referred for further diagnosis and therapy to the Reintegration and Training Center of the Polish Neuropsychological Society. In neuropsychological diagnosis she presented with neurocognitive dysfunctions, including lost ability to paint. In the course of rehabilitation she received:
1. Program A consisted in goal-oriented neuropsychological rehabilitation, including art therapy, aimed at the reduction of the neurocognitive dysfunctions (Pąchalska 2008). This program lasted for 9 months (from the beginning of March till the end of November 2022).
2. Program B based on the most commonly used form of EEG-Neurofeedback: frequency/ ower EEG-Neurofeedback, using 2 bipolar surface electrodes, called “surface neurofeedback” (Kropotov 2016). She received Theta/Beta, SMR training on C3, including (1) strengthening Beta1 and inhibiting Theta + inhibiting Beta 2,and (2) at C4, strengthening SMR and inhibiting Theta + inhibiting Beta, based on the international 10-20 system (Thompson & Thompson 2012). This program was given after a diagnosis of PTSD with late onset symptoms (as defined by DSM-5), from the beginning of August till the end of November, twice a week.
Almost all the short and the long-term side effects of neuroCOVID (including the PTSD) were reduced in magnitude. The artist showed marked improvement and was able to return to painting. The artwork she made after her illness is in high demand with art collectors, which has improved the patient's quality of life.

Goal-oriented neuropsychological rehabilitation, with EEG-Neurofeedback administered for patient with PTSD resulting from infection with SARS-CoV-2, followed by severe course of neuroCovid symptoms and the sequelae of long term pharmacological coma, might be helpful in the reduction of short and long term neurocognitive dysfunctions, including the reduction of PTSD symptoms.
FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
What it does and how it supports the livestock sector?
Authors: Polak Grażyna , Sosin-Bzducha Ewa , Martyniuk Elzbieta
Published: January 2023

The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, was initially established by FAO, in 1983, to address plant genetic resources (PGR). It became the primary permanent international forum for governments to discuss, negotiate and decide on matters specifically relevant to genetic resources for food and agriculture (GRFA). Over time, the mandate of the Commission expanded and now it deals with all sectors of GRFA, plant, animal, forest, aquatic, and microbial and invertebrates genetic resources, covering the vast scope of biodiversity for food and agriculture. The Commission also considers a number of cross-cutting topics, including food security, nutrition and human health, mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, access to genetic resources and benefit sharing (ABS); as well as digital sequence information (DSI) on GRFA and biotechnologies for the characterization, sustainable use and conservation of GRFA.

The work of the Commission on animal genetic resources (AnGR) initiated in 1997, resulted in preparation of the first-ever Report on the State of the World AnGR in 2007; and led to negotiation and adoption of the Global Plan of Action for AnGR (GPA) also in 2007. The endorsement of the GPA by the FAO Conference provided for commitments at the national level. The Commission monitors progress in the implementation of the GPA and status and trends of AnGR on a regular and biennial basis. Preparation of the Second State of the World Report on AnGR in 2015, further strengthened commitment to implement the 2007 GPA. The Commission plays an important role in supporting animal breeding and the livestock sector. It was instrumental in building the knowledge base on AnGR, creating a framework for action, and supporting measures for its implementation. It has overseen important initiatives, including preparation of various technical guidelines and building global awareness of the importance of AnGR as well as the specific characteristics of the AnGR sector. The work of the Commission is helping to ensure the conservation and sustainable utilization of GRFA, the genetic base for food production, thereby contributing to food security and agriculture development.
A IDENTIDADE VISUAL COMO DIFERENCIAL NA COMERCIALIZAÇÃO ARTESANAL
Authors: De Araújo Layane Nascimento , De Albuquerque Sheila Rodrigues
Published: January 2023

Sabe-se que um Sistema de Identidade Visual bem estruturado pode oferecer vantagens de mercado a um empreendimento, frente a seus concorrentes. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi o de investigar de que maneira uma Identidade Visual, planejada dentro dos princípios do design, pode trazer benefícios e vantagens para autônomos e pequenas empresas no ramo artesanal. A pesquisa se configura como um estudo de caso comparativo situado no Bairro do Pontal da Barra, em Maceió, Alagoas, com os bordadeiros de filé da região, e a Associação de Tapeçaria Timbi, situada no Bairro de Timbi, Camaragibe, Pernambuco. Tentou-se compreender quais são as expectativas e realidades dos artesãos e suas percepções em relação a valorização e a venda de suas peças artesanais através da comparação entre os que possuem marca e os que não possuem. Verificou-se a importância da identidade visual em comunidades produtoras de artesanato. Foi observado que os bordadeiros que possuem marca e identidade visual apresentam melhor destaque de seus produtos frente aos consumidores e a concorrência local.
THE MARGINALIZATION OF POLISH IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS IN CURITIBA (BRAZIL) AREA: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE FOOD CULTURE
Authors: Pisarski Junior Marcos Roberto , De Souza Silvana do Rocio , Pires Lana Magaly
Published: January 2023

This paper aims to study the social and cultural issues that led to the marginalization of Polish immigrants and their decedents, focus on a food heritage and cultural aspect in the Curitiba-PR region. Based on bibliographical research about anthropological and sociologic discussions that marked the immigration, colonization, and prejudice, and allied with participative observation at polish colonies at the area, were possible appoint how this phenomenon has started, the main reasons of the prejudice, and how the food heritage is an important theme at this discussion. In conclusion, this article addressed the food by a social perspective, necessary to better understand the historical and actual relations of polish immigrants and their descendants with the local people, immigrants of other ethnicities, and with the region.
O CONCEITO DE JOGO EM GADAMER, A HERMENÊUTICA FILÓSOFICA E O PROCESSO JUDICIAL
Authors: Franco Neto Dimas Simões , Horita Fernando Henrique da Silva
Published: January 2023

O conceito de hermética filosófica desenvolvido por Gadamer apresenta a ideia de jogo como uma das formas de se operar a compreensão humana sobre a realidade bem como sobre a própria forma de funcionamento da hermenêutica, ou seja, da compreensão em si. Por sua vez o processo judicial é maneira de operacionalizar na prática a distribuição da justiça nas sociedades contemporâneas. Dessa forma buscamos apresentar brevemente as linhas gerais da filosofia de Gadamer e da sua hermenêutica filosófica para ao depois a partir do conceito de jogo dar uma nova visão de como o processo judicial pode ser encarado como um jogo o que traria uma nova compreensão inclusive do papel de cada um dos agentes do processo judicial.
Epidemiological, clinical and hematobiochemical studies on hemotoxic snakebite in bovines
Authors: SHRIKANT SAWANE CHANDAN , KAKA JADHAV RAVINDRA , UDHAVRAO BHIKANE ANIL , SURYAKANT MASARE PRASHANT , NEELAM KUSHWAHA
Published: January 2023

Snakebite is a conflict between venomous snakes and humans as well as livestock and considered as neglected tropical disease. The present study aimed to investigate the hospital prevalence, clinical and hemato-biochemical aspects of hemotoxic snakebite in bovines. The overall hospital prevalence of hemotoxic snakebite in bovines was found to be 0.93%. Highest prevalence of hemotoxic snakebite in bovines was observed in August month during monsoon season in female bovines with higher cases in buffaloes. The highest occurrence was reported in native Marathwadi buffalo, non-descript and Deoni cattle of > 4 years and 1-4 years age group in forelimbs and hindlimbs during morning and evening hours. Ascending swelling over limbs extending upward and lameness in case of bite on limbs while asymmetrical swelling in case of bite over face, occasional signs of bleeding like melena, hematuria, epistaxis and bleeding from the site of bite were the prominent clinical signs observed in hemotoxic snakebite affected bovines. Highly significant increase in heart rate and respiration rate, while decrease in rumen motility was observed in snakebite affected bovines. Hemato-biochemial analysis showed highly significant increase in leukocyte count, erythrocyte count and PCV, significant increase in granulocyte and monocyte count, highly significant decrease in platelet count while increase in capillary blood clotting time, bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and creatine kinase levels compared to healthy bovines.
Effect of dietary inclusion of rice distillers dried grains with solubles (rDDGS) on growth performance and production efficiency of Kuroiler chicken
Authors: KUMAR ANUJ , SINGH D K , KUMAR AMIT , FAHIM AHMAD , KUMAR AJIT , RANJAN KOUSHLESH , THAKUR VIPUL , KUMAR ABHISHEK
Published: January 2023

Rice Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (rDDGS) is a by-product of ethanol production which is used as alternative protein source in the poultry diet. Present investigation was conducted to assess the growth performance and production efficiency in Kuroiler chickens. Feeding trial was designed into four dietary groups, viz. T0 (Control, without rDDGS), T1 (7.5% rDDGS), T2 (15% rDDGS) and T3 (22.5% rDDGS) in different treatment groups along with basal corn soybean diet. Significant variations from 2nd to 8th weeks of age for body weight were found in all the dietary groups. Body weight gain differed significantly from 1st to 5th weeks among all the groups, however, overall (1-56d) body weight gain was found highest in T2 group (1640.29 g) followed by T1 (1572.52 g), T0 (1534.01 g) and T3 (1466.75 g). Feed intake showed significant variation from 2nd to 6th weeks of age. Maximum feed intake during entire length of trial was observed in the dietary group T2 and lowest in T3. Feed conversion ratio, feed conversion efficiency and protein efficiency ratio were not influenced significantly by feeding rDDGS. Hence, inclusion of rDDGS may be suggested as an alternate protein source and can replace soybean meal up to 15% without any detrimental effect on health and productivity.
Low oxygen tension affects proliferation and senescence of caprine bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in in vitro culture condition
Authors: KHARCHE S D , SINGH S P , PATHAK J , JENA D , RANI S , GURURAJ K
Published: January 2023

The culture system of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (bmMSCs) in the normoxic environment does not imitate the hypoxic milieu of typical biological conditions, thus hypoxic culture conditions may improve survival, and growth attributes of bmMSCs during in vitro culture. Therefore, the present study was conducted at ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom during year 2020 with the objective to investigate the changes in biological characteristics of cultured caprine bmMSCs (cbmMSCs) including the cellular senescence, survival, rate of proliferation, immuno-phenotypic characteristics, and gene expression pattern in a normal and hypoxic microenvironment condition. For this, cbmMSCs isolated from bone marrow collected from iliac crest were enriched and grown under either hypoxic (5% O2) or normoxic (20% O2) conditions. Thereafter, the outcome of hypoxic (5% O2) culturing of cbmMSCs on growth characteristics, proliferation, senescence, and expression profile of important stemness-associated (OCT-4) and oxidative stress [glutathione peroxidase (GPx1) and copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (CuZnSOD)] marker genes was evaluated. cbmMSCs cultivated in hypoxic conditions showed higher proliferation and decreased population doubling time and senescence-associated β-GAL expression; however, the immune-phenotypic characteristics of the cells remain unchanged. Furthermore, the culture of cbmMSCs in hypoxia increased the expression of OCT-4, GPx1, and CuZnSOD, compared with the cells grown under normoxia. In conclusion, the culture condition with low O2 level improved the growth characteristics and proliferation of cbmMSCs. These outcomes would provide information to formulate strategies for the collection and efficient in vitro expansion of bmMSCs from goats and other farm animals before their downstream applications.
Assessment of phenotype, its correlations and prediction of live body weight in goat (Capra hircus) raised under hot semi-arid region of India
Authors: DONGRE VILAS BHAGWANRAO , RAUT SIDHHARTH GANGADHARRAO , MUGALE RAVAJI RAMRAO
Published: January 2023

The present investigation was carried out on 1,070 local goats named as Udgiri goat in 242 villages from Marathwada and western Maharashtra during 2018 to 2021. The average body weight of adult Udgiri male goat is 42.77±3.94 kg while female weight is 32.98±3.44 kg and was highest than any other recognized indigenous goat breeds of Maharashtra. The average body length was 76.53±3.53 cm, height at withers was 74.65±1.65 cm, chest girth was 74.46±1.72 cm, paunch girth was 73.54±3.88 cm, tail length was 18.50±1.94 cm, horn length was 16.96±1.18 cm and ear length was 22.23±2.27 cm in male. While, in female goat, the average body length was 72.21±2.53 cm, height at withers was 68.7±2.68 cm, chest girth was 71.95±1.74 cm, paunch girth was 74.24±1.83 cm, tail length was 18.52±2.96 cm, horn length was 17.52±1.26 cm and ear length was 21.73±2.91 cm. The highest and positive significant correlation was noticed between live body weight and almost all body measurement parameters in all four age groups. The highest positive significant correlation (0.82) was found between live body weight and body length in the group of adult goat, hence, it may be used as selection criteria for goat and selection based upon these body measurements should improve the meat production. The multiple linear regression model revealed high level of coefficient of determination and low RMSE for prediction of live body weight using linear body measurements parameters.
Study of milk production genes and their association with production traits in Rathi cattle
Authors: CHOUHAN HEMLATA , PANNU URMILA , JOSHI RAJEEV KUMAR , NEHARA MANJU
Published: January 2023

The study aimed to identify polymorphism of LEP, and STAT5A milk-producing genes and their association with production traits in Rathi cattle. An overall 160 animals were selected from a population of Rathi cattle from Livestock Research Station, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Bikaner (Rajasthan). The phenotypic information on total milk yield, peak yield and lactation length were recorded from the years 2012- 2018. Each animal’s milk sample (100 ml) was analysed for milk composition parameters. Genomic DNA was extracted from the whole blood sample through the spin column method and association analysis was done. The polymorphism have been observed in exon-3 (454 bp) of LEP gene, intron 9-10 (224 bp) and intron-15-exon-16 (379 bp) of STAT5A genes by PCR-SSCP and revealed two types of genotypic pattern. The STAT5A exon-7 (215 bp) also showed polymorphism with three genotypic patterns. The AB pattern of LEP exon-3 and AA pattern of intron 9-10 and intron-15-exon-16 of STAT5A genes showed a significant effect on total milk yield. The BB genotypic pattern of the STAT5A exon-7 gene showed a significant impact on peak yield. The AB pattern of LEP and STAT5A genes were associated with more milk fat % in the studied population of Rathi cattle. All these genes showed a significant effect on total solids. The association analysis of LEP and STAT5A genes with different milk production and milk composition traits illustrated the worth of these genes for marker-assisted selection of dairy cattle. Thus, the present study was designed to unmask the relevant genetic factors responsible for variation in milk performance traits.
Identification of BCMV resistant germplasm in mungbean (Vigna radiata) using serological and molecular diagnostics
Authors: DEEPIKA D D , TRIPATHI KULDEEP , J ABHISHEK G , SINGH NEETA , SHARMA RUCHI , SHARMA VAISHALI DUTTA , MAURYA A K , CHALAM V CELIA
Published: January 2023

Diverse germplasm of mungbean serves as a source of resistant gene, screening of germplasm for BCMV resistance will provide resistance source. So, in 2018–2019 a total of 65 diverse mungbean accessions along with susceptible and resistant checks were screened against BCMV under natural conditions in the field and artificial inoculation under controlled conditions. Transmission electron microscopy, per cent disease incidence, serological Direct antigen coating- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (DAC-ELISA) and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) diagnostics were used to detect and identify the BCMV resistant accessions. The study revealed that a total of 29 accessions were found to be immune to BCMV infections. However, these accessions need to be further evaluated in BCMV disease hotspots and under multilocation trials. Therefore, in the present study, accessions that were immune to BCMV may serve as valuable donors for the BCMV resistant mungbean breeding programme.
Characterization of wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes for multiple fungal resistance using functional markers
Authors: GARG BHARAT , YASHVEER SHIKHA , TAUNK JYOTI , SINGH VIKRAM , REDHU NEERU SINGH , TOKAS JAYANTI , GREWAL SAPNA , MALHOTRA SHALINI
Published: January 2023

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) encounters 15–20% yield loss due to fungal diseases. A study was carried out to analyse the allelic variations in functional genes associated with multiple fungal disease resistance, viz. rusts, smuts and powdery mildew in 58 contrasting wheat genotypes. The experiments were conducted at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana during 2020–21. A set of 29 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers was selected for screening, out of which 24 markers showed amplifications (82.7%) and 23 showed polymorphism (95.83%) with a total of 46 alleles. Alleles per locus varied from 1 to 3 with a mean of 1.96 alleles per locus. At a similarity coefficient of 0.66, dendrogram grouped all the genotypes into 2 major clusters. Two and three dimensional plots also confirmed the distribution. Results showed that genotypes PBW 725 and WH 1268 were found to be most diverse at a similarity coefficient of 77%. SSR polymorphism rates were analysed using polymorphism information content, expected heterozygosity, marker index, discriminating power and resolving power values, where first two ranged from 0.03–0.65, and later three ranged from 0.03–1.94, 0.03–0.66 and 0.03–2.00, respectively. Based on these results, 8 proficient markers, viz. Barc232, Swm271, Xbarc124, Xbarc32, Xwmc44, Xgwm296, Gpw5029 and Xwmc557 are suggested for Indian wheat fungal disease resistance profiling. Among these, first two markers (Barc232 and Swm271) were detected in most (57) of the genotypes which are associated with ut6 and Lr75 genes, providing resistance to loose smut and leaf rust, respectively. This study can further help in gene pyramiding for producing multiple disease resistant genotypes.
Liquefaction Potential Assessment for the City of Mamuju Sulawesi by using N-SPT based methods
Authors: Arsyad Ardy , Amaliyah Andi Asti Nur , Paerong Sopian , Djamaluddin Abdul Rahman
Published: January 2023

Mamuju is the capital city of West Sulawesi Province which has experienced severe damages along its infrastructures due to Majene Earthquake Mw. 6.2 on January 15th 2021. On that event, liquefaction phenomenon has been found on several places, triggering foundation settlements of buildings. Unfortunately, information on Mamuju’s earthquake hazard is still inadequate, while earthquake hazard assessment is urgently needed. Therefore, this study aims to assess liquefaction potential for the city of Mamuju. Serial geotechnical investigations were undertaken through a number of boreholes and N-SPT measurements.   For liquefaction assessment, methods of estimating CRRM=7.5 were used including NCEER (1996), Vancouver Task Force (2007), Chinese Code, Japanese Highway Bridge Code, Shibata (1981), Boulanger & Idriss (2014), Cetin et al. (2004), Seed et al. (1983), Tokimatsu & Yoshimi (1983), and Kokusho et al. (1983),  while estimation of CSR, the Simplified method (Seed, 1974) was employed. The results show that the coastal areas in the city has a high level of susceptibility to liquefaction. The liquefaction thickness of the ground would be 8 m deep for a 0.367g seismic acceleration (200 years return period earthquake), and 10 – 16 m for 0.414g seismic acceleration (deterministic Mw 7.0 of Fault Mamuju). Ground settlement induced by liquefaction was computed based on Ishihara & Yoshimi (1992) method. It was found that the ground settlement could be 18 – 50 cm, and 31 – 71 cm for each assumed seismic acceleration. The validity of the method used in this study was examined through the comparation of predictive liquefaction thickness and ground settlement based on the empiric methods with the measured ones in the field.
NGHIÊN CỨU ĐẶC ĐIỂM DỊCH TỄ HỌC CÁC VỤ NGỘ ĐỘC THỰC PHẨM TẠI NAM ĐỊNH GIAI ĐOẠN 2010 - 2019
Authors: Lê Lợi
Published: January 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả đặc điểm dịch tễ học các vụ ngộ độc thực phẩm (NĐTP) tại Nam Định từ 2010 đến 2019.
Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả các vụ NĐTP ở tỉnh Nam Định từ số liệu thu thập theo Sổ Thống kê Ngộ độc thực phẩm (M3-NĐTP).
Kết quả: Trong 10 năm (2010-2019) tỉnh Nam Định có 34 vụ NĐTP, 1.001 người mắc, 606 người nhập viện và không có tử vong, 65% vụ NĐTP dưới 30 người mắc, 41,2%  số vụ tại bếp ăn tập thể; 29,4% tại các bữa cỗ đông người. Nguyên nhân do vi sinh vật là 41,2%; 35,3% không xác định được nguyên nhân; NĐTP chủ yếu vào tháng 4, tháng 9 và tháng 10. Triệu chứng chính là đau bụng, buồn nôn, nôn, tiêu chảy, đau đầu, chóng mặt, sốt.
Kết luận: Các vụ NĐTP xảy ra phần lớn tại các bếp ăn tập thể và bữa cỗ đông người. Thời gian chủ yếu vào tháng giao mùa, nóng ẩm mưa nhiều. Triệu chứng chính thuộc hai hội chứng tiêu hóa và thần kinh. Nguyên nhân chủ yếu do vi sinh vật.
TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG, TĂNG GLUCOSE MÁU CỦA NGƯỜI LAO ĐỘNG TẠI MỘT NHÀ MÁY Ở THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
Authors: Phạm Thị Oanh , Nguyễn Thị Thu Trang
Published: January 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng, tăng glucose máu và ảnh hưởng của giảm sức nhai trên người lao động tại một nhà máy ở TP. Hồ Chí Minh.
Phương pháp: Điều tra ngang trên 766 đối tượng, độ tuổi từ 19 đến 60, thời gian từ tháng 9/2021 đến tháng 12/2021. Phân loại tình trạng dinh dưỡng theo BMI với hướng dẫn của WHO; đánh giá sức nhai theo Bộ Y tế, glucoses máu lúc đói >7mmol/L là tăng đường máu.
Kết quả: Tỷ lệ thiếu năng lượng trường diễn (CED) (BMI < 18,5 kg/m2) là 7,6%, thừa cân-béo phì (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) là 27,2% và tăng glucose máu lúc đói là 14,2%. Thừa cân-béo phì làm tăng nguy cơ tăng glucose máu gấp 1,69 lần (p < 0,05); giảm sức nhai < 80% làm tăng nguy cơ CED gấp 2,74 lần (p < 0,001).
Kết luận: Thừa cân-béo phì và CED tồn tại đồng thời với tỷ lệ đáng chú ý ở người lao động tại nhà máy; mức độ mất răng là yếu tố nguy cơ của CED.
The climate change crisis demands radical change by all. How must structural engineers respond to the challenge?
Authors: Rogers-Tizard Will
Published: January 2023

In his winning entry to the Institution’s Kenneth Severn Award 2020 – an annual essay competition for young engineers – Will Rogers-Tizard argues that structural engineers can help tackle the climate emergency by making better use of materials, understanding carbon values and questioning industry norms. Submitted in January, the essay anticipates many of the questions currently being explored in the ‘Climate emergency’ section in The Structural Engineer.
Rationalisation versus optimisation – getting the balance right in changing times
Authors: Poole Ian
Published: January 2023

Ian Poole explores ways to improve the utilisation ratio of designs, and encourages engineers to challenge assumptions that favour rationalisation over optimisation.
What do we mean by efficiency? A holistic approach to reducing embodied carbon
Authors: Gholam Ben
Published: January 2023

Ben Gholam describes the development by Price & Myers of a parametric benchmarking tool to allow engineers to produce scheme designs with the lowest embodied carbon.
Business Practice Note No. 34: Business-to-business collaboration - an introduction to ISO 44001
Authors: Wakeman Neil
Published: January 2023

Neil Wakeman gives an overview of the development of collaborative business relationships in accordance with internationally recognised standards
Managing workplace safety – an update following lockdown
Authors: Cooper Jon , Borthwick Ashley
Published: January 2023

Jon Cooper and Ashley Borthwick of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson summarise the key workplace safety guidance for the UK construction industry as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
Time for a structural change?
Authors: Treacy David
Published: January 2023

To design more sustainable buildings, big decisions need to be made early in the design process. Could laying out the structure to a 300mm planning grid reduce embodied carbon, enable the circular economy and still retain the uniqueness of design, asks David Treacy.
Viewpoint. The box-girder failures 50 years on – lest we forget
Authors: Firth Ian
Published: January 2023

Ian Firth looks back at the box-girder bridge collapses of 1970 and considers the applicability of the lessons learned to structural engineers today.
Viewpoint. Structural engineering – a view from Jamaica
Authors: Adams Alfrico
Published: January 2023

Alfrico Adams, a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers, looks back at over 60 years of structural engineering in Jamaica and the Caribbean, and the development of local educational and professional bodies in the region.
INSECTOS VISITANTES FLORALES EN Bactris gasipaes Kunth (ARECACEAE) EN PANAMÁ
Authors: Atencio Valdespino Randy , Torres Moreno Sugeys , Olivares Torres Candelario , Jaén Melvin , Barba Alvarado Anovel
Published: January 2023

Background. Floral visitor insects constitute part of the diversity of arthropods associated with flowers of angiosperm plants such as palms of the Arecaceae family, specifically Bactris gasipaes Kunth, known in Panama as pifá. Objective. Identify flower-visiting insects on inflorescences of B. gasipaes in Panama. Methodology. The study was carried out from March to June 2022, where 10 plots of one hectare were selected with at least 10 adult pifá plants, within which two palms were selected to sample an inflorescence in each plant, at six hours after the inflorescence opening. For sampling, a dried bamboo stalk and a transparent plastic bag were used to capture the insects in the inflorescence. The captured insects were preserved in a plastic container with 70% alcohol and were taken to laboratory conditions for their identification and to estimate the capture percentage of the relevant species. Results. The capture of 721,899 insect specimens was reported, of which 99.95% (721,563) of the specimens belonged to seven species of flower-visiting insects and 0.05% (336) corresponded to the phytophagous species known as the pifá fruit weevil Palmelampius heinrichi O´Brien. Implications. This implies the importance of identifying and separating floral-visiting insects from pest insects. Conclusions. The taxonomic groups of floral visitors in pifá constantly captured in the present study represent more than 99.95%, compared to a low percentage (0.05%) of insect pests that corresponded to the pifá fruit weevil, Palmelampius heinrichi.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN SEPEDA MENGGUNAKAN METODE PROMETHEE
Authors: Hintoro Ivan , David
Published: January 2023

Toko Sepeda Super Top is a shop that sells various kinds of bicycles in Sekadau Regency. Not a few consumers are confused in choosing a bicycle. Based on the survey, 59.3% of respondents stated that it is difficult to choose a new bicycle. To assist consumers in choosing a bicycle, we need a system that can support consumers in making decisions. This study utilizes a Decision Support System (DSS) to support Toko Sepeda Super Top consumers in choosing a bicycle that suits their needs. The DSS method used is the Promethee type I method with the criteria used in the form of brand, price, durability, design, weight, and accessories. The form of research used in this research is a case study with a software design method, namely the prototype method. The result of this research is a bicycle selection DSS software that can be accessed by two levels of users. Admin can process bicycle data by inputting, updating, and deleting data. Then ordinary users can use a decision support system with the Promethee method to assist in bicycle selection.
SISTEM PENUNJANG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN GENERATOR SET YANG SESUAI KEBUTUHAN CALON KONSUMEN MENGGUNAKAN METODE TOPSIS PADA PT. SINAR TEKNIK PRATAMA
Authors: Rizaldy Muhammad , Resna Maya Sari Bianca , Moeis Dikwan
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is that there is a problem regarding the selection of generators that are suitable for home needs, therefore we want to help consumers to find generators that suit the needs and capacity of their homes. The method in solving this problem, namely, the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is a compensation aggregation method that compares a series of alternatives by identifying the weights for each criterion, normalizing the score for each criterion and calculating the geometric distance between each alternative and the ideal alternative, which is the best score for each criterion. The result of this research is the system can find out which generators are in accordance with consumer needs and which are not in accordance with consumer needs.
Մէկ վաւերագիր ԱՄՆ յատուկ պահոցներից
Authors: Մադոյեան Սիրանոյշ
Published: January 2023

резюме
Многочисленные структурные подразделения разведывательных и аналитических центров США разное время занимались сбором, обзором и исследованием информации об Армении и об армянских деятелях.
Вниманию читателей предлагается рассекреченная записка одного из офисов стратегических исследований. В нем по поручению заместителя директора ЦРУ всесторонне рассматривается возможная реакция официального Стамбула на предстоящую встречу Президента США и Католикоса Великого Дома Киликийского Гарегина 2-го.

summary
At different times numerous structural divisions of the US intelligence and analytical centers have been collecting, reviewing and studying the information about Armenia and Armenians.
Readers are offered a declassified note from one of the strategic research offices. On behalf of the Deputy Director of the CIA, it comprehensively considers the possible reaction of official Istanbul to the upcoming meeting between the President of the United States and the Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Garegin II.
Ռուբեն Սեւակի ստեղծագործությունը՝ Վլադիմիր Կիրակոսյանի մեկնաբանությամբ
Authors: ՍԱՐԳՍՅԱՆ ՆԱՌԱ
Published: January 2023

В статье рассматривается научная работа В. Киракосяна «Рубен Севак (жизнь и творчество)», посвященная жизни и творчеству западноармянского поэта Р. Севака, как литературное открытие того времени,
Показано, что литературовед В. Киракосян, на основе тщательного анализа всего творчества Р. Севака, затрагивает важные вопросы, которые остались вне поля зрения предшествующих исследователей; как целостная картина литературной среды того времени, роль поэта на литературное направление, и ряд вопросов эстетико-мировоззренческого характера.
Примечательно, что В. Киракосян ставит Рубена Севака в ряд великих западноармянских поэтов как Сиаманто, М. Мецаренц, Д. Варужан.

The article examines the literary critic V. Kirakosyan's research work entitled as "Ruben Sevak (life and work)" dedicated to the life and work of the Western Armenian poet R. Sevak, as a revelation of the time. It is shown that on the basis of a thorough analysis of R. Sevak's entire creativity, V. Kirakosyan revealed essential issues that were left out of the view of the previous researchers, like a complete picture of the literary environment of the time, the place of the poet in the unified course of the literary movement and a number of aesthetic-worldview questions.
It is noteworthy to mention that V. Kirakosyan puts Ruben Sevak among the great Western Armenian poets like Siamanto, M. Metsarents, D. Varujan.
Արիստակես վրդ․ Լաստիվերցու գեղագիտական հայացքները՝ ըստ նրա «Պատմութեան»
Authors: ՎԱՐԴԱՆՅԱՆ ԼՈՒՍԻՆԵ
Published: January 2023

Р Е З Ю М Е
История историка XI века Аристакэса Ластивертци создавалась по пра¬вилам средневековой христианской эстетики, что отражалось в трактовках историком действительности, характеристиках действующих лиц, размышле¬ниях историка о грехе и искуплении. Средневековье последовательно отста¬ивало представление о мире как сотворении Творца. Это творение не могло быть несовершенным, ибо то, что стало несовершенным из-за человеческих грехов, должно было быть исправлено, чтобы восстановить изначальное совер¬шенство. Подобно своему гениальному предшественнику Григору Нарекаци, архимандрит Аристакэс говорит от общего имени (в данном случае армянско¬го народа), поэтому он и воспринимает мир во всей его полноте. Идеалом че¬ ловека в характеристике Аристакэса Ластивертци является интеллектуальная система Средневековья. самостоятельность его возрождения неприемлема для историка. Эстетические категории прекрасного, возвышенного,добра, света и цвета имеют уникальное применение в сочинении Аристакэса Ластивертци, но особое значение имеет категория патриотизма, которая при необходимости от¬клоняется даже от требования доброты и смирения христианского учения.

SUMMARY
The “History” of the 11th century historian Aristakes Lastivertsi was created ac¬cording to the rules of medieval Christian aesthetics, which was reflected in the his¬torian’s interpretations of reality, descriptions of the acting characters, and thoughts about sin and atonement. The Middle Ages consistently upheld the view of the world as the creation of the Creator. That creation could not be imperfect, so what had become imperfect because of human sins had to be corrected in order to restore the original perfection. Like Gregory of Narek, his brilliant predecessor, Archimandrite Aristakes speaks on behalf of the whole (in this case, the Armenian nation); there¬fore, he also perceives the world in its entirety. The ideal of man in the character¬istics of Aristakes Lastivertsi can be found in the intellectual system of the Middle Ages: the independence of its revival is unacceptable for the historian. The aesthetic categories of beautiful, noble, good, light and color have unique usages in the work of Aristakes Lastivertsi, but of particular importance is the category of patriotism, which, if necessary, deviates even from the requirements of kindness and humility of the Christian faith.
1920 թ․ թուրքական ներխուժման եւ Կարսի նահանգում տիրող իրադրության շուրջ
Authors: ՀԱՅՐՈՒՆԻ ԱՇՈՏ
Published: January 2023

В статье освещаются события 1920 года, положение в Карсской губернии в дни турецкого нашествия и факторы, сыгравшие значительную роль в ходе войны и позорных поражений армянской армии на Карсском фронте. Эти поражения были вызваны не численностью турецких войск или военными преимуществами, которых в действительности не было, а деморализацией армянских войск, действовавших на Карсском фронте. В статье также выясняются основные причины этой деморализации, иными словами, коррумпированная деятельность высшего военного командования Карса, в частности, генералов Овсепяна и Даниэля Бек-Пирумяна, которые, пользуясь покровительством министра обороны Рубена Тер-Минасяна, не только остались безнаказанными, но и провалили войну и довели страну и народ до тяжелых бедствий.

The article covers the situation in Kars province during the Turkish invasion of 1920 and the factors that played a significant role in the course of the war and the infamous defeats of the Armenian army on the Kars front. Those defeats were caused not by the number of Turkish troops or military advantages, which did not exist in reality, but by the demoralization of the Armenian troops operating on the Kars front. The article also explains the main reasons for this demoralization, highlighting the incompetence of the Kars military high command, particularly Generals Hovsepyan and Daniel Bek-Pirumyan. These generals, enjoying the patronage of the Minister of Defense Ruben Ter-Minasyan, not only escaped punishment for their actions, but also failed the war and the country, leaving the people of Kars to face grievous disasters.
ԺԶ․-Ժէ․ դարերի հայ ազատագրական պայքարին նպաստող հանգամանքները
Authors: Պողոսյան Տեր Արարատ քահանա
Published: January 2023

Տ. ԱՐԱՐԱՏ ՔՀՆ. ՊՈՂՈՍՅԱՆ
Ս. Էջմիածնի մատենադարանի և հրատարակչության տնօրեն

ԺԶ․-Ժէ․ դարերի հայ ազատագրական պայքարին նպաստող հանգամանքները

Ամփոփում
16-17-րդ դարերի հայ ազատագրական պայքարին նպաստող հանգամանքների ուսումնասիրությունը ցույց է տալիս, որ հայ ազատագրական պայքարի ուղղությամբ կատարվող գործողությունները նախապես քննարկված և ծրագրված էին։ Պատահական և դիպվածային չէր, որ նշյալ դարաշրջանում գործուն մասնակցություն էին ցուցաբերում հայկական գաղթօջախները։ Նույնքան կարևոր էր, որ այդ նախաձեռնությունների հաջողության գրավական թուրքական և պարսկական իշխանություններից գաղտնի պահելու և քողարկելու համար կարևոր միջոցներ էին ուխտագնացությունները և գրատպությամբ զբաղվելը։ Նույնքան կարևոր էր նաև պայքարի հոգևոր-գաղափարական նախապատրաստման ուղղությամբ տարվող աշխատանքները և հայրենիքի շուրջ համախմբումը, ինչին, բնականաբար, նպաստել էր 1441 թ․ հայրապետական աթոռը Սսից Ս․ էջմիածին վերահաստատումը՝ դառնալով ազգահավաք ու համախմբող զորեղ գործոն։

ИЕРЕЙ АРАРАТ ПОГОСЯН
Директор Матенадарана (библиотеки) и издательства Свяатого Эчмiадзина

Обстоятельства, способствовавшие армянской освободительной борьбе в XVI—XVII вв

Резюме
Изучение обстоятельств способствующих армянскому освободительному движению 16—17 веков показывают, что все действия в этом направлении были заранее спланированы и обговорены. Не случайно, что в вышеупомянутый период армянская диаспора принимала действенное участие. Важными способами и залогом успеха в деле освободительного движения и укрытия его от турецких и персидских властей были также паломничество и книгопечатание. Не менее важной стороной борьбы были работы направленные на духовно-идеологическую подготовку и консолидацию вокруг Родины, что в 1441 году способствовало перенесению из Сиса в святой Эчмиадзин Патриаршества, превратив его в мощный фактор сплачивания нации.

FR. ARARAT POGHOSYAN
Director of Matenadaran (Library) and Publishing House of Holy Etchmiadzin

Circumstances that contributed to the Armenian liberation struggle in the 16th—17th centuries

Summary
The study of the consequences which contribute to the Armenian National movement in the 16th—17th centuries, reveals that the actions towards the Armenian National movement were previously discussed and planned. It was not accidental, that in that century Armenian colonies played crucial roles. It was also important to mention, that those initiatives succeeded due to the pilgrimages and book printing activities which were used to hide and conceal from the Turkish and Persian authorities. Spiritual and ideological activities of the movement and the unity around the homeland were also important. The return of the pontifical Mother See from Sis to Etchmiadzin in 1441 greatly contributed to it by uniting the nation.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Perilaku Keuangan Berbasis Financial Technology pada UMKM Kreatif di Kota Mataram
Authors: Julaiha Putri , Yuliati Ni Nyoman , Sofiati Sofiati Wardah
Published: January 2023

Abstrak 
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi keuangan, financial technology, dan kepribadian terhadap perilaku keuangan pada UMKM Kreatif di Kota Mataram. Variabel penelitian ini terdiri dari 3 variabel independen yaitu literasi keuangan (X1), financial technology (X2), dan kepribadian (X3), serta variabel dependennya yaitu perilaku keuangan (Y). Populasi penelitian ini adalah 80  pelaku UMKM Kreatif bidang kuliner di Kota Mataram. Sampel diambil dengan menggunakan sampel sensus. Data diperoleh dengan menyebarkan 80 kuesioner pada responden UMKM Kreatif bidang kuliner yang ada di Kota Mataram. Kuesioner yang kembali dan bisa digunakan sebanyak 66 kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji validitas, reeliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda dan uji t. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa literasi keuangan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perilaku keuangan pada UMKM Kreatif di Kota Mataram. Financial technology berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku keuangan pada UMKM Kreatif di Kota Mataram. Kepribadian berpengaruh positif terhadap perilaku keuangan pada UMKM Kreatif di Kota Mataram.
Kata Kunci: UMKM Kreatif, Literasi Keuangan, Financial Technology, Kepribadian, Perilaku Keuangan.
Pengaruh Struktur Modal, Kebijakan Dividen, Efisiensi Penggunaan Modal Kerja dan Modal Intelektual terhadap Nilai Perusahaan IDX80 di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2017-2019
Authors: Mariani Desi , Nursanty Ida Ayu , Rusdi Rusdi
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh struktur modal, kebijakan dividen, efisiensi penggunaan modal kerja dan modal intelektual terhadap nilai perusahaan. Jenis Penelitian ini adalah penelitian asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan yang tergabung dalam indek IDX80 yang menerbitkan saham di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2017-2019 yang berjumlah 80 perusahaan. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan diperoleh sampel sebanyak 22 perusahaan. Penelitian menggunakan jenis data kuantitatif dan sumber data sekunder yang diperoleh dari website www.idx.co.id. Variabel laten eksogen penelitian ini adalah struktur modal dengan proksi debt to equity ratio (DER), kebijakan dividen dengan proksi dividend payout ratio (DPR), efisiensi penggunaan modal kerja dengan proksi Working Capital Turnover (WCT) dan Return On Working Capital (RWC) dan modal intelektual dengan proksi value added intellectual coefficient (VAIC). Variabel laten endogen yang digunakan adalah nilai perusahaan dengan proksi price to book value (PBV), price to earning ratio (PER), dan earning per share (EPS). Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis PLS (partial least square) melalui program SmartPLS 2.0 for Windows, dengan uji hipotesis dilakukan melalui uji t. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa: (1) struktur modal berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan; (2) kebijakan dividen berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan; (3) efisiensi penggunaan modal tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan; dan (4) modal intelektual berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan.

Kata Kunci: Modal, Dividen, Efisiensi, Modal Kerja, Modal  Intelektual, Nilai Perusahaan.
Verordnungsfähige digitale Gesundheitsanwendungen in Deutschland und ausgewählten europäischen Ländern
Authors: Matthias Katja , Hagenmeyer Ernst-Günther , Egger Bernhard
Published: January 2023

Mit digitalen Gesundheitsanwendungen (DiGA) werden in der gesundheitspolitischen Diskussion in Deutschland große Erwartungen verknüpft. Die Gesetzgebung hat günstige Rahmenbedingungen für die Hersteller geschaffen und so innerhalb weniger Jahre die Aufnahme von vielen Produkten in die Leistungspflicht der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung ermöglicht. Ein Vergleich mit anderen europäischen Ländern zeigt Unterschiede beim Prozess der Implementierung von DiGA und bei den Prüfkriterien für die DiGA im Sinne einer evidenzbasierten Nutzenbewertung.
Potenziale der Digitalisierung für die Pflege
Authors: Hassinger Fathema , Dovgucic Alissa , Knol Hester
Published: January 2023

Stürze und ihre Folgen gelten als das größte Hindernis für ein selbstbestimmtes Leben im Alter. Daher hat die Sturzprophylaxe im Rahmen der Altenpflege einen hohen Stellenwert. Die aktuell gängigen Prozesse zur Sturzprophylaxe haben einige Schwachstellen, die im Artikel genauer beschrieben werden. Digitale Technologien können hier kosteneffiziente Lösungen anbieten, die das Patientenwohl in das Zentrum stellen und die Qualität der Pflegearbeit verbessern.
Welche strategische Ausrichtung sollte bei der Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen verfolgt werden?
Authors: Mollenhauer Judith , Kurscheid Clarissa , Kabus Sara , Nüsken Johanna , Nowacki Bianca , Hager Lutz
Published: January 2023

Innovationen, die an vielen Stellen des Gesundheitswesens entstehen, teilen alle das gleiche Schicksal, sie kommen in der Breite nicht an. Daher hat der Gesetzgeber immer wieder unterschiedliche Anläufe genommen, um Innovationen den Weg in eine flächendeckende Umsetzung zu bahnen. Das aktuelle Innovationspanel des BMC gibt im Rahmen der jährlichen Befragung von Expert:innen im Gesundheitswesen akteursübergreifende Impulse für den digitalen Transformationsprozess und somit wertvolle Anregungen für die Erarbeitung der Digitalisierungsstrategie.
KAMU POLİTİKASI İÇİN YENİ BİR PLATFORM: VİDEO OYUNLARI
Authors: DUMAN Hasret
Published: January 2023

Oyun teknolojisi alanında yaşanan gelişmeler, eğlence alanında kullanılan video oyun endüstrisinin pek çok alana yayılmasına yol açmıştır. Ayrıca video oyunlarının artan popülaritesi karşısında bu alanın insan beynini ve davranışını nasıl değiştirebileceğine yönelik önemli bir ilgi oluşmaya başlamıştır. Bu ilgi yalnızca video oyunlarının psikolojik etkilerini araştıran psikologlar arasında değil, aynı zamanda kamu politikasının oluşturulması ve uygulanmasında yer alan diğer pek çok kişi için de önemli bir araştırma kaynağı olarak görülmektedir. Bu sebeple çalışmada video oyunlarının kamu politikası aracı olarak kullanımının olası etkileri sunulmuştur. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın ilk bölümünde politika formülasyonu tanımlanmış, ardından Ian Bogost (2007)’un ikna edici prosedür çerçevesi kullanılarak video oyunlarının politik içeriği araştırılmıştır. Daha sonra ilgili literatürden içerik bağlamında ikna edici ve siyasi ya da sosyal yönleri olduğu düşünülen ve incelenen video oyunları araştırılmıştır. Son olarak bu ikincil verilerden elde edilen bilgiler ışığında video oyunlarının, obezite ve iklim krizi sorunlarının çözümüne yönelik yeni bir platform olarak kullanılma ihtimali değerlendirilmiştir.