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Nepali Paintings: A Departure From Religious Contents to Secular Subject Matters
Authors: Sharma Yam Prasad
Published: March 2022

Traditional Nepali paintings are religious since they are based on Hindu and Buddhist myths. Manuscript illuminations and paubhas, the examples of religious paintings, have magical and mystical contents. Characters of myths have been portrayed and mythical stories have been narrated in visual form. There are a series of changes from traditional Nepali paintings to contemporary works. In painting, secular elements are introduced through didactic visual narratives from Hitopadesha manuscript. The moral lessons are taught through animal fables. Early paubhas are fully religious but later paubhas include portraits of the donors or the persons who asked to paint the picture at the bottom of the painting. The main part of the painting is religious but the portraits are secular. In later paubhas, the figures of the donors become larger and take equal space in the painting. Gradually, the portrait became bigger than the religious figure at the end of the Malla period. From the beginning of the Shaha period, portraits existed independently. During the Rana rule, the art of portrait painting reaches the climax since the Ranas loved the image of themselves and their family members. The artworks exist independently without reference to myths and religious texts. There is the transition from religious contents to secular subject matters. This article traces the development of secular elements in Nepali paintings. It compares the paintings in terms of the inclusion of secular elements.
Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning for Improving Learners’ Writing Proficiency in English Classrooms
Authors: Bhandari Bhim Lal
Published: March 2022

The success of language teaching and learning depends on collaborative atmosphere between the teachers and students in the class. Collaborative learning is a learner centered approach for language teaching and learning. It engages learners to work collaboratively with teachers. This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of collaborative learning for improving learners’ proficiency in English classrooms. The study was based on an experimental research design. For this purpose, I selected 50 students from grade 12 in the academic year of 2020.Among them 25 were selected for experimental group while 25 for control group as sample population of the study. Pre-test and post-test items related to writing proficiency were used as the tools for data collection. The study revealed that students of experimental group made better progress in improving writing skill than the students of control group in the post-test which confirmed the effectiveness of collaborative learning in teaching writing. Those who were engaged in free writing in collaboration with each other created better written texts than those who wrote writing texts individually by themselves. Besides, the students of experiment all group obtained 19.42 average score whereas the control group obtained 14.82 average score out of 25. Thus, collaborative learning contributes to improve students’ writing as it assisted them to produce the quality of their writing.
Euthanasia perspectives of Spanish-speaking TN-visa swine caretakers on a commercial sow farm
Authors: Yarian Jacob , Johnson Anna K. , Ross Jason W. , Skaar Brad , Stalder Kenneth J , Millman Suzanne T. , Pairis-Garcia Monique D , Robles Ivelisse , Arruda Andreia , Jass Cassandra
Published: March 2022

Caretaker turnover rates and labor shortages plague the United States (U.S.) swine industry. In order to meet labor needs, producers may seek out qualified migrant workers through visas. Therefore, the objective was to investigate Spanish-speaking TN-visa caretaker demographics and swine euthanasia attitudes on a commercial sow farm. An online Qualtrics Spanish survey was delivered and completed by 28 caretakers. Results will be presented descriptively. The majority of respondents were male and 30 yr old or under. All caretakers were from Mexico and held a master’s or professional degree. Average residency in the U.S. was ~2 years. The majority of caretakers indicated comfort in performing euthanasia. Additionally, caretakers did not have trouble deciding to when to euthanize diseased pigs or piglets and did not delay euthanizing pigs and piglets. Finally, most caretakers did not feel badly about conducting euthanasia, but many indicated dissociating from the pig or piglet feelings prior to euthanasia. Overall, it was encouraging that Mexican caretakers on a TN visa did not differentiate between making euthanasia decisions between adult pigs and piglets. Hence, all pigs should receive timely euthanasia to alleviate suffering on-farm.
Frieze Pattern on Shibori Fabric
Authors: Puspasari Ratih , Hartanto Setyo , Gufron Mohamad , Wijayanti Pradnyo , Budiarto Mega Teguh
Published: March 2022

Mathematics and culture are two things that are closely related to the activities of daily human life. Because Mathematics is a form of culture that is integrated in all people's lives. This means that, in culture we can find various kinds of mathematical concepts called ethnomathematics. Shibori is a technique of manipulating cloth originating from Japan, to create patterns through a dyeing method that has been around since the 8th century. The patterns created in Shibori generally depict an asymmetrical shape. In the Shibori motif there are several mathematical elements, one of which is the Frieze Group pattern. The Frieze Group is a subgroup of a symmetry group that is constructed by translation in one direction. The Frieze pattern has 7 (seven) types of patterns consisting of isometric combinations and can be classified as cyclic or dihedral groups. This study is an ethnographic study, with exploration and documentation of Shibori. The data analysis technique chosen is interview, observation and documentation. The research subjects were Shibori fabric craftsmen in Tulungagung district, East Java. The purpose of this research is to further examine the cultural patterns of Shibori Traditional cloth into Frieze patterns, as a way to understand mathematics through culture. The results of the research conducted have shown that there are mathematical concepts (geometry) in the Shibori motif, namely the Frieze pattern F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F7.

Keywords: Group Frizes; Ethnomathematics; Shibori
Student Facilitator and Explaining Model and Mathematical Communication Ability in Distance Learning
Authors: Fauziyah Intan Isma , Rahayu Wardani , Rohimah Siti Rohmah
Published: March 2022

Communication is one of the important skills that need to be grown and improved in learning mathematics. Improving mathematical communication ability can be carried out through the application of learning models in which there are discussion activities between students and teachers, one of which is the Student Facilitator and Explaining model. This study aims to determine whether the Student Facilitator and Explaining model in distance learning has an effect on mathematical communication ability. The experimental design used is a quasi-experimental type of posttest-only control group design with a sampling technique using cluster random sampling. The research instrument used a mathematical communication ability test on the quadrilaterals and triangles material, totaling 5 questions which had been tested for validity and reliability. The results showed that the Student Facilitator and Explaining model in distance learning has a significant effect on students' mathematical communication ability by 79%.

Keywords: Student Facilitator and Explaining Model, Distance Learning, Mathematical Communication Ability.
REDUÇÃO DE FUNGOS E QUALIDADE FISIOLÓGICA DE SEMENTES DE MILHO INOCULADAS COM Trichoderma harzianum
Authors: Bezerra Maria Claudenice Lins , Gomes Rommel dos Santos Siqueira , Carvalho Thamires Kelly Nunes , Rodrigues Rummenigge Macêdo , Silva Tadeu Barbosa Martins , Ferreira Medeiros José George
Published: March 2022

O milho (Zea mays L.) é acometido por uma infinidade de doenças, causando grandes danos e prejuízos na produção. Sendo assim, o tratamento de sementes é imprescindível para garantir uma boa produtividade com maiores rendimentos. O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito do Trichoderma harzianum na qualidade sanitária e fisiológica em sementes de milho. As sementes de milho, originadas dos municípios de Sumé (lote 1), Monteiro (lote 2) e Prata (lote 3) foram submetidas a dez tratamentos, constituídos de T1 = testemunha (sem tratamento), T2 = fungicida dicarboximida (24 g. kg-1 de sementes), T3 = 0,5; T4 = 1; T5 = 1,5; T6 = 2; T7 = 2,5; T8 = 3; T9 = 3,5 e T10 = 4 g do T. harzianum. kg-1 de sementes. Foi realizado o teste de sanidade de sementes (Blotter test) a fim de avaliar a presença de patógenos e os aspectos fisiológicos foram determinados pela germinação e vigor das sementes. O uso de T. harzianum independente da concentração aplicada nas sementes de milho foram eficazes na redução de Aspergillus sp.; A. niger; Penicillium sp. e Fusarium sp. O T. harzianum não interferiu negativamente na qualidade fisiológica das sementes e proporcionou um aumento nos percentuais de germinação.
Palavras-chave: controle biológico; milho; patologia de sementes.
 
Fungi reduction and physiological quality of corn seeds inoculated with Trichoderma harzianum
 
ABSTRACT: Corn (Zea mays L.) is affected by a multitude of diseases, causing great damage and losses in production. Thus, seed treatment is essential to ensure good productivity with higher yields. The objective of the research was to evaluate the effect of Trichoderma harzianum on the sanitary and physiological quality of corn seeds. Maize seeds, originating from the municipalities of Sumé (lot 1), Monteiro (lot 2) and Prata (lot 3) were subjected to ten treatments, consisting of T1 = control (no treatment), T2 = dicarboximide fungicide (24 g. kg-1 of seeds), T3 = 0.50; T4 = 1; T5 = 1.5; T6 = 2; T7 = 2.5; T8 = 3; T9 = 3.5 and T10 = 4 g of T. harzianum. kg-1 of seeds. The seed health test (Blotter test) was carried out in order to evaluate the presence of pathogens and the physiological aspects were determined by seed germination and vigor. The use of T. harzianum, regardless of the concentration applied to corn seeds, was effective in reducing Aspergillus sp.; A. niger; Penicillium sp. and Fusarium sp. T. harzianum did not negatively affect the physiological quality of seeds and provided an increase in germination percentages.
Keywords: biological control; corn; seed pathology.
BURSA’DA SİNEMANIN İLK YILLARI VE SETBAŞI
Authors: LİMAN Ali Sait
Published: March 2022

Sinema, icadından kısa bir süre sonra Osmanlı topraklarına girmiş ve II. Meşrutiyet’in ardından İstanbul merkez olmak üzere ilk sinema salonları açılmaya başlamıştır. Bu yıllardan itibaren sinemanın Anadolu’da da yaygınlaşması ile birlikte Bursa şehri sinema ile tanışmış ve sinemanın Bursa’daki ilk durağı Setbaşı semti olmuştur. Sinemanın Bursa’daki ilk yıllarına ait bilgi ve belge sayısının oldukça sınırlı olmasına karşın mevcut belgeler ve araştırmalardan edinilen bilgiler ışığında, kentte açılan ilk sinema salonlarını belirlemek mümkündür. Bu çalışmada, yukarıda belirtilen yaklaşım ve sınırlılıklar zemininde, sinemanın Bursa’ya gelişi ve ilk yıllarına değinilerek, bu zaman dilimi (1896-1923) içinde sinemaya ev sahipliği yapan Setbaşı semti ve bu bölgede faaliyet gösteren sinemalar incelenmiştir. Buna göre, Bursa’da açılan ilk sinema salonu “Sinema Pathé”dir. Şehrin yazlık-kışlık eğlence mekânlarının önde gelen semti olan Setbaşı’nda açılan “Sinema Pathé”nin yanı sıra, “Sinema Olimpos Palas” ve “Şark Sineması” da yine aynı semtte faaliyet göstermiş olan ilk sinema mekânlarıdır. Bursa’daki bu ilk sinemaların Şetbaşı’nda faaliyete geçmesinin semtin çok kültürlü yapısı, Batılı tarzda konaklama ve eğlence hizmeti sunan otelleri, eğlence mekânları ve şehir merkezine olan yakınlığı ile ilişkili olduğunu söyleyebiliriz. Diğer yandan Setbaşı’na komşu bir semt olan ve ipek işleme atölyelerinde, fabrikalarında çalışan işçileriyle “sinema” için belirli bir seyirci potansiyeli oluşturan İpekçilik semtinin de bu yapıyı desteklediği söylenebilir.
Prevalence and Baseline Characteristics of Patients with Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction at Outpatients Sitting in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Q Al Shamiri Mostafa , Alharbi Waleed , Abdulaziz Alanazi Nouf , M. Alsaleh Ayman , M, Alsaluli Mobarak
Published: March 2022

Objective: The present study aims to estimate the prevalence of heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HF-PEF) in patients with HF. The study also compares their clinical characteristics with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction among Saudi out patients. Methods: A Cross sectional, observational study was conducted by recruiting heart failure patients, who had an echocardiography within one year and the left ventricular ejection fraction >45%. The case report forms monitored for source documentation and accuracy. Results: The population sample included 26% women; with mean age 58 ±10 years (range 32 to 82). Of these patients, 66 did not have an EF measurement. Of the 330 patients with EF values, 168 had an EF of >45% and were classified as having HF-PEF and 162 had an EF < 45% and were classified as having HF-REF. Calcium channel blocker, thiazides diuretic and ARBs were more frequently used in HF-PEF. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a need to develop safe and cost-effective methods for screening high-risk patients with multiple risk factors for the early detection and treatment of heart failure.
Wewnętrzna podróż do Demiana – archetypy jungowskie w "Demianie" Hermanna Hessego
Authors: Szyszka Kamila
Published: March 2022

This paper analyses Hermann Hesse’s novel Demian in the context of Jungian psychological archetypes. Hesse’s in-depth interest in psychoanalysis is evident in his works. The content of Demian was particularly influenced by Carl Jung’s psychoanalytic concepts since the author had undergone Jungian psychoanalytic treatment prior to writing the novel. The paper claims that most major characters in Demian are in fact personifications of Jungian archetypes of: self, shadow, and anima. It is indicated that it would be impossible to understand the novel properly without basic knowledge of these archetypes. It is demonstrated that Demian is in fact a novel dealing with the inner psychological development of an individual even though it may not appear so if the characters and events are interpreted literally.
Nie do przebycia? O granicach i ich przekraczaniu w powieści "Tunel" Magdaleny Parys
Authors: Masiakowska-Osses Dorota
Published: March 2022

This article is an analysis of Tunel (The Tunnel), the novel by Magdalena Parys, a Polish author living in Germany. The action of the book focuses on the fictional construction of an escape tunnel built under the border wall between the western and eastern part of Berlin in the early 1980s. This, somehow, predestines Parys’s work to be read in the context of transgression, and crossing limitations. Starting with the writer’s non-literary inspirations, the article shows the multiplicity of literal and metaphorical meanings of the term “border” and examines how the motif functions in the presented world.
The Reconstruction of Lisa Tolgfors’ Idiolect in the English Translation of Zygmunt Miłoszewski’s Bezcenny
Authors: Gołębiowski Ariel
Published: March 2022

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Pays des brumes
Authors: Nevin Barry
Published: March 2022

Whereas the aesthetics and politics of poetic realism in French prewar cinema have been analyzed in depth, the extent to which poetic realism persisted in French cinema of the Occupation and the textual space that it created for spectators within this cultural context remain comparatively neglected. Responding to this critical oversight, this article analyzes Christian-Jaque’s Voyage sans espoir (1943) and Jean Grémillon’s Lumiére d’été from three perspectives: first, it evinces iconography in each that was central to the 1930s poetic realist films directed by figures such as Marcel Carné, Jean Renoir, and Jacques Feyder; second, it illustrates how poetic realism’s characteristic focus on gender was reconfigured during the Occupation; third, it determines how these aesthetic and social aspects spoke to French society under occupation. This article ultimately argues that poetic realist praxis persisted during the war years and constituted a major vector of resistance against German rule and the Vichy government.
Cultural Perception Regarding Mental Illness: A Case Study of Domestic Carers in Jalalpur Pirwala, District Multan
Authors: Ali Shagufta Hamid , Bhatti Altaf Ghanni , Chaudhry Abid Ghafoor
Published: March 2022

Culture guides the individuals to live their lives according to the beliefs set by the people of that culture. In order to know about the cause of any illness, the combination of knowledge and culture is considered to be a powerful tool. The study aimed to see the cultural perceptions about mental illness in Jalalpur Pirwala. This study focused on the carers of mentally ill persons by observing their perceptions regarding the mentally ill person of their families. The subject of the research was 18-60 years old mentally ill persons. Data collection methods included observation, unstructured interviews with practitioners (spiritual healers/bhoopa), and in-depth interviews were conducted with caretakers of mentally ill persons, selected through snowball sampling. Findings showed that cultural beliefs regarding mental illness are related to supernatural or divine phenomena in which causes of mental illness are Allah’s will or punishment, witching, black magic, evil eye, curse or women’s fault.
Flow diverter therapy for immunosuppressant-resistant vertebral artery fusiform aneurysm due to eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: illustrative case
Authors: Hayashi Tetsuya , Sakata Hiroyuki , Ezura Masayuki , Saito Atsushi , Osada Yoshinari , Tominaga Teiji
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a systemic small-vessel vasculitis characterized by the presence of asthma and eosinophilia. Because cerebral aneurysm formation induced by EGPA is a rare occurrence, there is no established treatment strategy for this condition.

OBSERVATIONS

A 67-year-old female who was diagnosed with idiopathic eosinophilia 3 months ago developed de novo fusiform aneurysms in the left vertebral, left internal carotid, and bilateral superficial temporal arteries, as noted during a regular follow-up examination of a convexity meningioma. Pathological examination of the resected superficial temporal artery revealed eosinophilic granulomas, which led to the diagnosis of EGPA, as well as EGPA-induced aneurysm formation. As the partially thrombosed vertebral artery fusiform aneurysm enlarged, the compression of the medulla oblongata occurred despite intensive immunosuppressive therapy for 1 year. The patient underwent flow diversion therapy administered using the pipeline embolization device, resulting in complete disappearance of the aneurysm.

LESSONS

Considering that the entire circumference of the aneurysmal wall is affected by necrotizing vasculitis, flow diverter therapy would be a reasonable and efficient approach for the treatment of EGPA-related aneurysms in cases in which the patient is nonresponsive to immunosuppressants.
SMART HOME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: LISHCHYNA N. , LISHCHYNA V. , YASHCHUK А. , SIVAKOVSKA О. ,   Lutsk National Technical University
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this work is to review the algorithms of the relationship between the terminal and the modules for the implementation of the system “Smart Home” on the Android operating system. And the development of its own system “Smart Home”. The system consists of a tablet with the Android operating system, which has its own developed program – the terminal, and various modules and sensors based on the microcontroller ESP8266-01. The main object in the development was to write universal, open and well-thought-out code, which allows you to implement any universal platform for a smart home, and at the same time wrote the minimum code for your modules. The use of a modular system in the terminal greatly simplifies the interaction with the system and significantly increases the speed of performing certain functions and adding functionality for a new module. This means that in the future it will be quite easy to add any new independent module. All elements of this system are controlled, both from the head device – the terminal, and the client (any smartphone where the special software will be installed). The use of more universal objects for embedded modules, the use of one main window for most of the implemented functionality, new functions for forming commands, the use of new libraries for any functionality in this project, such as sending broadcast messages, searching for devices on the network, internal methods for microcontroller management ware considered. The results of this work can be used for deployment systems with control of climatic parameters and energy consumption, in ordinary house, and in specialized rooms with more rigid requirements for the microclimate of the environment. In the future, it is planned to add a power consumption sensor to the system and improve sharing.
SOLID-BODY SIMULATION OF SHOE LAST ELEMENTS FOR MANUFACTURE OF SHOES OF HIGH COMFORT
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, LESHCHYSHYN M.
Published: March 2022

Purpose. Investigate the process of adjusting the shape of the shoe last by modeling solid elements (individual overlays) made by 3D printing. Methodology. We used a three-dimensional graphic environment Delcam Crispin with the use of modules ShoeMaker, LastMaker, PowerShape, which provide a full cycle of design processes of shoe production from processing scans of the feet, modeling the top design to the design of the last; Ultimaker Cura slicer to customize the printing of prototypes, made of different polymeric materials. The FDM method for 3D printing was used to study the adjustment of a shoe last with a printed cover. Results. The proposed sequence of adjusting the shape of the lasts using solid modeling in CAD environments Delcam Crispin LastMaker and PowerShape allows for design and technological preparation for the manufacture of corrective lasts by 3D printing. The end result of the last adjustment process is a digital copy of the prototype last, which can be used to model shoes in the 3D space of modern CAD. To achieve improved performance in the use of lasts made by 3D printing, the physical and mechanical properties of polymeric materials were determined, experimental tensile studies of samples obtained by 3D printing on an upgraded bursting machine 2167 P-50. Elastan D70 was chosen from the researched materials, which satisfies the physical and mechanical characteristics for the production of the last cover and subsequent operation of the product. Scientific novelty. Adjustment of the form and the sizes of a block is carried out at the expense of use of overlays made by a method of 3D printing which considers deviations of the sizes and the form of a block and foot of the individual customer. Practical value. The paper proposes an improved method of adjusting existing lasts with the help of printed overlays in anthropometric areas, which require completeness adjustment for individual consumers. It is the adjustment of the last with the help of printed lasts made of polymeric materials that will significantly reduce the production time, reduce the cost and commissioning of shoe lasts to individual order.
INVESTIGATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COTTON-POLYESTER FABRICS WITH BIOCIDAL TREATMENT
Authors:   Odesa National Academy of  Food Technologies, MARTYROSIAN І. , PAKHOLIUK О. ,   Lutsk National Technical University, NIKOLAYCHUK L. ,   Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Ground Forces Academy
Published: March 2022

This article is devoted to the study of some aspects of increasing the biostability of cellulose-containing textile materials with new ecological biocidal products. This paper considers the study of the possibility of application for antimicrobial treatment of clothing cellulose-containing textile materials, new biocidal products of thiosulfonate structure and evaluation of changes in some of their mechanical properties. The influence of biocidal treatment on the rupture characteristics of tissues of different fibrous composition has been studied. New biocidal preparations of thiosulfonate structure of domestic production are used for biocidal treatment, which are synthetic analogues of natural phytoncides – garlic, onion and certain types of cabbage – ethylthiosulfanilate (ETS), methylthiosulfanilate (MTS) and allylthiosulfanilate (AТS). The aim of the article is to study the effect of new biocidal drugs of thiosulfonate structure on the change of the main mechanical properties that determine wear resistance. The efficiency and expediency of the use of these biocides are shown. As a result of the analysis of the received experimental data it is established that new biocidal drugs ETS, ATS, MTS not only protect fabrics from undesirable microbiological destructions, but also do not lead to deterioration of physical and mechanical properties of investigated fabrics. As a result of treatment with biocidal products of thiosulfonate structure of pure cotton and cotton-polyester fabrics for special purpose clothing, there is no significant reduction in the breaking load. This is due to the fact that when treated with the studied biocidal products as a result of modification there is no increase in the mutual mobility of cellulose macromolecules, so the possibility of load redistribution within the fiber and tensile strength fall on more structural elements.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR FORMATION OF SCHEDULE OF EDUCATIONAL LESSONS USING 1C: «ENTERPRISE»
Authors: RYMAR Pavlo , VOYTKO Bogdan ,   Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University
Published: March 2022

This article is devoted to the development of complex software on the platform 1C Enterprise for automated scheduling of educational processes in higher education institutions. The developed system is designed to solve the problems of electronic document management and scheduling classes in educational institutions of the I-IV level of accreditation, as these problems are still one of the most pressing in the organization of the educational process. This automated system should reduce the time of operations, provide the easiest way to form and make changes to the schedule of the educational process, which are the main objectives of this software, because the correct schedule is, the key to successful distribution of student groups, classroom and teaching staff. In general, the article considers the comparative characteristics of some of the existing analogues, their advantages and disadvantages, describes the problem statement, provides a general description of the system development and summarizes the work. The result of the work is the creation on the basis of the 1C Enterprise of a full-fledged automated system for the formation of training schedules. A system has been created that meets all modern norms and requirements. It combines convenience, functionality and a simple appearance. The system has the ability to leave comments with wishes, create an account, create a schedule and reports. Menu pages with subsystems and detailed information about each directory, document and report are created. The developed system can be used in any educational institution due to the developed capabilities and functionality. It is recommended for acquaintance to young scientists and readers who are interested in software development on the basis of the 1C Enterprise platform or formation of schedules of educational processes.
FEATURES OF THE STARTING MODE OF THE VIBROCONTAINER WITH THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BALANCE DRIVE
Authors: STADNIK Mykola , YAROSHENKO Leonid , VYDMYSH Andrii ,   Vinnytsia National Agrarian University, PROTSENKO Dmitro ,   Vinnytsia National Technical University
Published: March 2022

The article proposes an approach to determining the patterns of electricity consumption by the vibrating conveyor motors in its start-up mode, and evaluating the influence of the characteristics of the unbalance mechanism on the operation of the vibrating electric drive of the bulk product conveyor. It is determined that in the starting mode the rotation speed of the rotor of the asynchronous motor of the unbalance drive changes unevenly, this leads to uneven load of the motors. The obtained digital data of measuring parameters (currents and voltages of vibroconveyor motors) were recorded using the ADC board E-14-140 and software environment Lgraph2. Experimental studies suggest that the starting currents of the motors are affected not only by the unbalance parameters but also by their initial position, in particular at the counter initial position of the unbalance centers, the peak value of the motor current differences is almost twice as large as at the agreed position. This can be taken into account when choosing the power of the electric motors of the vibrating conveyor, and its overload capacity. Based on the frequency analysis of the curves of the difference of the operating currents of the motors, it is established that the components with a frequency of 16.6 Hz have the greatest amplitude, those that change with the speed of rotation. There is also a constant component due to the deviation of the parameters of the vibrator. Analysis of the curve of the difference of the Mittevi values of motor currents showed that in the spectral characteristic, in addition to the component with a frequency of about 50 Hz, the frequencies 33.4 Hz and 66.6 Hz are most pronounced, which means that antiphase oscillations with a frequency of about 16.6 Hz are superimposed on the fundamental harmonic frequency. due to the rotation of imbalances.
Etiology and epidemiology of diseases caused by Colletotrichum spp. in persimmon, apple, peach, and grapevine
Authors: Carraro Thiago de Aguiar , Moreira Rafaele Regina , Gelain Jhulia , De Mio Louise Larissa May
Published: March 2022

Colletotrichum species infect temperate fruit trees and symptoms can occurin various parts of the plant such as twigs, leaves, fl owers, and fruits. The damage caused by these diseases is severe in Brazilian subtropical conditi ons, where a high primary inoculum potential is present. This review addresses e ological and epidemiological studies of Colletotrichum spp. in persimmon, apple, peach, and grapevine crops. General aspects of the management of the diseases under subtropical conditi ons are also discussed. Regarding etiology, new taxonomic classifications of species, brief history of nomenclature, phylogenetic studies for species identification and survey of species reported as causal agents of diseases were reviewed. Regarding epidemiology, favorable conditions for the pathogen and the stages of the disease cycles were addressed. For persimmon and apple crops, a more in-depth discussion about the diseases was held. Two disease cycles, in the form of illustrative fi gures were proposed: Colletotrichum spp. x persimmon and Colletotrichum spp. x apple tree. The cycles were based on literature and on epidemiological studies developed by our research group. The etiological and epidemiological studies reported here provide support for integrated management strategies for the diseases that are causing damage to these fruit trees in Brazil and worldwide
Tricomas: defesa ou vulnerabilidade para a planta na interação com microrganismos?
Authors: Simplício Viviane dos Santos , Conce Marianela Conce , Dallagnol Leandro José
Published: March 2022

The plant surface is one of the first sites of contact with microorganisms, where structures such as the cuticle and trichomes are responsible for interfering with this initial interaction. Trichomes, while protecting plants from microorganisms, can also facilitate infection by pathogens. The density of trichomes varies among species, and the amount and type of these structures in plant organs can confer resistance or susceptibility of plants to microorganisms. The trichomes, non-glandular and glandular, act as a barrier, preventing the adherence of the infective structures of the pathogens on the plant surface. In addition, glandular trichomes also secrete exudates (products of plant metabolism), which have antimicrobial properties, negatively interfering with the development of many bacterial and fungal diseases. However, both trichomes are favorable sites for the penetration and multiplication of plant pathogens, possibly because they provide a certain level of moisture and nutrients for the development of fungi and bacteria. Contrary to the view that trichomes only provide protection against plant pathogens, by hindering their adhesion, they can also become preferential sites for infection.
Hubungan Antara Higiene Sanitasi Terhadap Kontaminasi Telur Cacing Non STH Pada Sayur Lalapan di Warung Makan
Authors: Setyowatiningsih Lilik , Wikandari Ririh Jatmi , Surati Surati
Published: March 2022

Fresh vegetables can be a source of transmission of worm infections to humans. The behavior of washing fresh vegetables that are not good by housewives and sellers of fresh vegetables in food stalls becomes large in transmitting worm infections if there are worm eggs that are still attached to fresh vegetables. The most common contamination found in fresh vegetables were eggs of the intestinal nematode Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) as well as non-STH and trematodes. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between sanitation hygiene and contamination of non-STH worm eggs in fresh vegetables at food stalls in Semarang City. This type of research is an observational study with a cross sectional approach. Based on the results of laboratory tests, from a total of 165 samples examined, eggs of non-STH worms with species of Fasciola sp and Toxocara sp were found in 45 food stalls selling fresh vegetables. Based on bivariate analysis, there was no significant relationship between personal hygiene (p = 0.071) and environmental sanitation (p = 0.334) on contamination of non-STH worm eggs in fresh vegetables in food stalls in Pedurungan District, Semarang.
Antonio Gramsci e a análise de sociedades de desenvolvimento desigual
Authors: Aguiar Danilla
Published: March 2022

Gramsci se destaca pela sua criatividade no trato do marxismo, aprofundando temáticas relativas a aspectos superestruturais da dominação capitalista, respondendo questões quanto à estratégia de transição ao socialismo, considerando a vontade nacional-popular e as diferentes formações econômico-sociais. O autor dos Quaderni del cárcere abriu possibilidades para pensar em distintas estruturas sociais presentes do “Oriente” e “Ocidente” sob uma perspectiva estratégica de transição ao socialismo, em sociedades que experimentam um desenvolvimento desigual. Neste artigo, a partir de seu marxismo, vinculado à leitura das particularidades regionais, enfatizamos como Gramsci se preocupa em analisar as causas da derrota da revolução socialista ao passo que propõe uma tática frentista operário-camponesa que responde aos anseios das classes e dos grupos subalternos. Foi o primeiro marxista a usar a categoria subalterno com uma densidade teórica não experimentada anteriormente, e é a partir dessa categoria que destacamos seu encontro com a América Latina. Nas breves conclusões, indicamos como o militante italiano enriqueceu as categorias originárias do marxismo clássico, como o próprio conceito de classe.
“Modernidade desequilibrada” e “cesarismo”:
Authors: Gentile Fabio
Published: March 2022

Este artigo apresenta uma reflexão - amparada pelas categorias teóricas e metodológicas gramscianas de modernidade desequilibrada e cesarismo, pensadas de maneira “pós-totalitária” - sobre as transformações e as profundas contradições produzidas pelo modelo de desenvolvimento “dualista” Norte-Sul, tendo como foco privilegiado as direitas no governo de Nápoles e do “Meridione” da Itália na época da reconstrução pós-Segunda Guerra Mundial.
АНАЛИЗ СФОРМИРОВАННОСТИ МАТЕМАТИЧЕСКИХ ЗНАНИЙ И УМЕНИЙ У УЧАЩИХСЯ С ЗАДЕРЖКОЙ ПСИХИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ НА I СТУПЕНИ ОБЩЕГО СРЕДНЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8044-3378, Kryukovskaya N. V.
Published: March 2022

Introduction. The paper presents the results of studying the extent to which mathematical knowledge and skills are built in mentally-retarded students in the first stage of general secondary education. The study aims to identify the level of mathematical knowledge and skills developed in students with mental retardation in the first stage of general secondary education and the reasons for their underdevelopment. Materials and methods. An ascertaining experiment was used as the primary research method. The sample consisted of 201 mentally-retarded students of the first stage of general secondary education. The results of the study. The study has identified difficulties in performing mathematical tasks, determined the insufficient activity components in the students at issue, and highlighted the lines for a further in-depth examination of this category of students. Conclusion. The organization of the learning process in mathematics lessons requires special conditions to be created and work to be performed to eliminate the causes of difficulties in mastering mathematical knowledge and skills. The causes can be identified by comprehensively examining the students.
The Impact of Linguistic Distance from English on Economic Growth: A Cross-Country Analysis
Authors: Ozkok Zeynep , Malloy Brandon , Rowe Amy
Published: March 2022

Increasing levels of globalization have contributed to English becoming a preferred language of international communication, education and trade. With countries rapidly embedding English into a large variety of curricula, the demand for English as a medium of instruction is ever growing. Using information from the US Foreign Service Institute's Professional Working Proficiency values, we identify seven distinct linguistic distance from English (LDE) categories, and examine the effects of linguistic distance on income and economic growth across 97 countries over the 1980-2018 period. In addition to the direct effects of linguistic distance on incomes and growth, we further explore its impact through the channels of education and trade. Our results demonstrate that linguistic distance from English affects income levels and growth non-linearly across countries- increased distance from English does not necessarily translate into declining levels of income or growth rates. Conversely, we find that, via the trade channel, more distant languages tend to experience positive rates of growth. Controlling for regional effects or the existence of multiple languages of instruction do not alter our findings. Sub-dividing our dataset by national income levels, we show that the largest negative effects on growth are among Upper-Middle-Income countries.
The Impact of Macroeconomic and Specific Factors of Commercial and Islamic Banks on Profitability Evidence from Egyptian Market
Authors: Abdelzaher Mai Ahmed
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this research paper is to analyze the effectiveness of the economic factors affecting Islamic and commercial banks during the Egyptian financial crisis from 2003 to 2019. A sample was taken from eleven banks registered in the Egyptian financial market, and the data were collected on an annual basis. The variables are as follows: return on assets (ROA); return on equity (ROE); reinvestment rate; size; nonperforming loans; operating leverage; loan growth; inflation rate; GDP; and deposit growth. Several statistical methods were used, such as a normality test, descriptive statistics, a t-test, and a group unit root. A panel data analysis was also applied to compare data from Islamic and commercial banks. The data revealed a negative relationship between the type of bank and ROA and ROE as well as a positive relationshipbetween the global financial crisis and the banks’ ROE and ROE.
Perceived Stress and Cfognition Function Quantification in a Scary Video Game: An Electroencephalogram Features and Biochemical Measures
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre at Dallas, Dallas, United States., Aliyari Hamed , Golabi Sahar ,   Department of Medical Physiology, School of Medicine, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran., Sahraei Hedayat ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Sahraei Mohammad ,   Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Iran., Minaei-Bidgoli Behrouz ,   Department of Computer Engineering, School of Computer Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran., Daliri Mohammad Reza ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran., Hazrati Reza ,   CERVO Brain Research Center, Laval University, Quebec, Canada., Tadayyoni Hamed ,   Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada., Kazemi Masoomeh ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Video games affect the stress system and cognitive abilities in different ways. Here, we evaluated electrophysiological and biochemical indicators of stress and assessed their effects on cognition and behavioral indexes after playing a scary video game. Methods: Thirty volunteers were recruited into two groups as control and experimental. The saliva and blood samples were collected before and after intervention (watching/playing the scary game for control and experimental groups respectively). To measure cortisol and salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) levels, oxytocin (OT), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plasma levels, dedicated ELISA kits were used. Electroencephalography recording was done before and after interventions for electroencephalogram (EEG)-based emotion and stress recognition. Then, the feature extraction (for mental stress, arousal, and valence) was done. Matrix laboratory (MATLAB) software, version 7.0.1 was used for processing EEG-acquired data. The repeated measures were applied to determine the intragroup significance level of difference. Results: Scary gameplay increases mental stress (P<0.001) and arousal (P<0.001) features and decreases the valence (P<0.001) one. The salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase levels were significantly higher after the gameplay (P<0.001 for both). OT and BDNF plasma levels decreased after playing the scary game (P<0.05 for both). Conclusion: We conclude that perceived stress considerably elevates among players of scary video games, which adversely affects the emotional and cognitive capabilities, possibly via the strength of synaptic connections, and dendritic thorn construction of the brain neurons among players.
The Effect of Assafoetida Mouthwash on Whiteness of Color in Comparison With Chlorhexidine
Authors:   Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Ardakan, Yazd, Iran., Seyed Hashemi Monire , Vaziri Farzane ,   Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran., Emtiazy Majid ,   Research Center for Iranian Traditional Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Teeth whitening is one of the ways to increase beauty, which makes a person's face look more beautiful, and as a result, increases a person's self-confidence. Yellow teeth cause discomfort to many people; Therefore, many people go to the dentist to whiten their teeth. In our clinical trial study, 126 patients referred to the dental school of Yazd University of Medical Sciences were divided into two groups of 63 people and then one of them. Assafoetida and chlorhexidine mouthwashes were randomly selected according to the envelope method and administered for one week. After supra gingival scaling followed by brushing, patients were asked not to use any other method to control plaque for a week, and only twice a day, a tablespoon (approximately 15 ml) was prescribed each time. Rinse completely in the mouth for half a minute and do not eat anything until an hour later and do not rinse your mouth with water. This report presents some of the 63 patients referred to the School of Dentistry of Yazd University of Medical Sciences, taking into account the conditions of inclusion in the study. According to the table below, 48 of them stated that their tooth color It has turned dramatically white.
Vasculitis, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Associated With Methamphetamine Intoxication: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Khosravi Navid , Babaei Anahita ,   Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Azizi Hanieh ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Samaee Hamidreza ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Amphetamines and methamphetamines are two groups of substance whose use are increasing globally. Methamphetamines poisoning may develop different sympathetic symptoms; however, developing some complications, such as vasculitis, central nervous system involvement, and kidney injury. In this study, we report a case of methamphetamine poisoning that presented with loss of consciousness and developed Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP), Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), and pulmonary pseud vasculitis
Tramadol-Induced Organ Toxicity via Oxidative Stress : A Review Study
Authors:   Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran., Mohammadnejad Leila , Soltaninejad Kambiz ,   Department of Forensic Toxicology, Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background: Tramadol (TR) is a synthetic opioid-like centrally acting analgesic used for moderate to severe pain management in various diseases. Numerous investigations have supported the association between tramadol use and increased levels of oxygen-free radicals. Mass production of reactive oxygen species produces secondary toxic compounds. This could damage the internal components of the cell and ultimately causes organ damage. There exists a growing trend of tramadol abuse and the increasing reports of poisoning, abuse, and mortality due to this drug. Thus, the present study aimed to review the animals and human studies on the effects of acute and chronic exposure of tramadol in inducing organ toxicities through oxidative stress. Methods: Pubmed, Google Scholar, and Scopus bibliographic databases were searched for studies that investigated oxidative stress as a mechanism of toxicity by tramadol. A manual search of reference lists of the retrieved articles was conducted. Data were collected from 2000 to 2021 (up to June 2021). Results: From 28 articles concerning experimental and human studies of TR-induced oxidative stress organ damage, which included in this review, the occurrence of lipid peroxidation, alteration in the levels of total antioxidant capacity, and other oxidative stress biomarkers in many organs such as the brain, liver, kidney, adrenal and lung in the experimental studies of tramadol exposure have been observed. Conclusion: Oxidative stress could be considered the most critical toxic mechanism in TR-induced tissue damage.