bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Od wielkich łowów do zarządzania konfliktem. Racjonalizacja agresji jako próba emancypacji od zwierzęcej natury
Authors: Kukowska Katarzyna , Skolik Sebastian
Published: December 2021

W klasycznych paradygmatach nauk społecznych konflikty interpersonalne traktuje się jako przeszkody w osiąganiu celów albo jako immanentny element życia społecznego wynikający z istnienia hierarchii i nierówności budujących napięcia w strukturze społecznej. Przyjmuje się nierzadko, że kultura stanowi pancerz chroniący ludzi przed ich zwierzęcą naturą, stanowiącą zarzewie agresji. Wydaje się, że jest to raczej pancerz pozwalający na legitymizowanie przemocy poprzez stosowanie altruistycznego karania.  Autorzy poddają dyskusji problematykę agresywnych zachowań współczesnego człowieka z perspektywy ewolucyjnej. Czy występowanie mobbingu, molestowania, przemocy symbolicznej, stygmatyzacji obcych oraz dyskryminacji mniejszości to rezultat kształtowanych przez miliony lat uwarunkowań wspólnych dla człowieka i innych hominidów, czy też pokłosie uruchomienia parędziesiąt tysięcy lat temu mechanizmu eksterminacji innych gatunków przez przedstawicieli naszego gatunku? Homo sapiens nie należy do drapieżników, przez co przejawy agresji zarówno wewnątrzgatunkowej, jak i międzygatunkowej skutkują brutalnością, ale również dylematami moralnymi dla tej obdarzonej empatią wielkiej małpy.
The Holy Serpent: Snakes in the Old Norse Worldview
Authors: Lasota Kornelia
Published: December 2021

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie wizerunku węża w literaturze staroskandynawskiej oraz analiza jego poszczególnych wyobrażeń w literaturze staronordyckiej. W artykule zawarta jest dogłębna analiza obrazu zwierzęcia w ważnych tekstach Północy, takich jak mit stworzenia i utworów ściśle z nim związanych. Ponadto przedstawione zostają przykłady zaczerpnięte z najistotniejszych sag legendarnych: Sagi o Wolsungach oraz Sagi o Ragnarze Lodbroku. Węże okazują się nie tylko przerażające, lecz także majestatyczne i przede wszystkim wszechobecne w mitologii askandynawskiej.
Gołębie pod pomnikiem Diderota
Authors: Załęska-Olszewska Ines
Published: December 2021

Gołębie nie są klasyfikowane jako zwierzęta domowe. Bytują one najczęściej w centrach dużych miast, takich jak Paryż. Mieszkańcom kojarzą się z gruchaniem, tańcami godowymi i roznoszeniem chorób. Są tak zwanymi nuisance animals. W twórczości Williama Whartona pełnią one jednak istotne funkcje i możemy analizować je z wielu perspektyw. Są zarówno elementami krajobrazu, świadkami rodzącego się uczucia między Mirabelle i Jacquesem, jak i samodzielnymi bohaterami. W książce Spóźnieni kochankowie obecność gołębi jest wielokrotnie podkreślana przez samego autora. Nieprzerwanie od trzydziestu lat Mirabelle dba o swoich podopiecznych – karmi i leczy ptaki. Jej troska niejako kłóci się z poglądami Jacquesa, któremu gołębie zakłócają wizję twórczą z posągiem Diderota w tle. Losy bohaterów połączą się w najmniej oczekiwany sposób, a wszystkiemu przyglądać się będą ptaki.
Avkobling og transformasjon: Meditasjonsretreater på Dharma Mountain mellom popularisering og religiøst fellesskap
Authors: Hanky Henriette
Published: December 2021

While meditation has undeniably become a part of popular culture, the term encompasses a wide variety of practices and conceptualizations on the religious-secular spectrum. In this paper, I explore how this wide scope is dealt with at meditation retreats offered at the Norwegian center Dharma Mountain. The place is built around the Norwegian guru Vasant Swaha and serves as a meeting place for his disciples, the sangha. At the same time, the Dharma Mountain group takes part in the wider popular meditation field with retreats tailored toward the preferences of an often guru-critical mainstream audience. Based on ethnographical material, I compare two meditation techniques, vipassana and Dynamic Meditation, and how they are introduced, legitimized, and performed at a newcomer weekend in the first and a summer retreat with Vasant Swaha in the second case. I show that while instructors introduce vipassana as a generic and simple technique, they mark Dynamic Meditation as a specifically composed method and thus integrate it with Swaha’s background in the Osho movement and the therapeutic outlook of his retreats. My findings point to the flexibility of the concept of meditation and how this helps organizers to address different audiences. Under the umbrella of meditation, Dharma Mountain incorporates a range of conceptualizations, from self-help to spiritual awakening, and different social forms, from costumer relations to religious community, in one and the same place.
Pelatihan Media Sosial Sebagai Media Informasi dan Publikasi Pada Organisasi Fatayat NU Ciledug Kota Tangerang
Authors: Bender George W , Leliana Intan , Suryani Ita , Qona’ah Siti , Putri Dinda Laela , Napitupulu Putri indrina
Published: December 2021

Dalam perkembangannya media sosial dapat dimanfaatkan untuk berbagai ragam kepentingan, mulai menjalin pertemanan, kampanye program tertentu (pendidikan, sosial, agama, lingkungan, kesehatan, dan sebagainya), media informasi, publikasi sampai promosi. Mitra pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah organisasi Fatayat NU Ciledug Kota Tangerang yang tergolong pada mitra yang produktif secara ekonomi/ sosial. Organisasi Fatayat NU Ciledug beranggotakan laki-laki, perempuan dan juga anak-anak. Program kegiatan yang ada pada organisasi Fatayat NU Ciledug yaitu (1) kegiatan pengajian yang rutin dilakukan setiap minggu, (2) Kegiatan Unit Kegiatan Masyarakat (UKM) kegiatan yang sangat produktif yang dapat memberikan pendapatan/peluang bagi masyarakat dalam bidang wirausaha, (3) Kegiatan Jumuah Berkah di lakukan oleh ibu – ibu majelis Fatayat NU Kecamatan Ciledug yaitu dengan membagikan makanan/minuman dan perlengkapan solat kepada yang membutuhkan. Permasalahan yang terdapat pada mitra yakni belum maksimalnya pengelolaan media sosial sebagai media informasi dan publikasi serta belum maksimalnya SDM yang mengelola media sosial Fatayat NU Ciledug Kota Tangerang sehingga hal tersebut menjadi salah satu kendala. Solusi dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah dengan cara memberikan pendampingan dan pengelolaan terkait pengembangan media sosial melalui hal-hal : a. bagaimana cara melakukan pengembangan media sosial yang mumpuni sesuai dengan kebutuhan informasi, b. bagaimana pengelola media sosial agar menjadi media informasi dan publikasi yang tepat sasaran dan sesuai tujuan c. Bagaimana menjaga isi dan tampilan media sosial agar menarik.

Kata Kunci: Media sosial, Media Informasi, Publikasi
The Death of the European Agency for Reconstruction
Authors: Jusufi Islam
Published: December 2021

Among many issues regarding the work and functioning of EU agencies, the termination of an agency is an important aspect to consider. The European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR), an EU agency that managed EU aid to the Western Balkans from 2001 to 2008, proved to be an efficient and effective agency in delivering aid. Although termination of any EU agency is a rare phenomenon, the EAR was terminated in 2008, despite its successful record. The termination of this highly successful agency stands as an example for the utility of putting termination theory into a larger framework of the existence of EU agencies, as scholarly literature has largely ignored the issue of termination in the work of the EU agencies. The EAR represented an institutional model of independence from politics and policy-making. The purpose of this paper is to assess the structure and operations of the EAR and reasons that led to its termination.
EFEITO DAS ATIVIDADES ANTRÓPICAS NA COBERTURA VEGETAL NA RESERVA FLORESTAL DE MECUBÚRI, MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: Mário Aguinaldo Joaquim , Mesa Sailon Augusto Roia , Serrote Caetano Miguel Lemos
Published: December 2021

O estudo foi realizado na Reserva Florestal de Mecubúri, em Moçambiquee, visando avaliar os efeitos das atividades antrópicas sobre a cobertura florestal. Áreas de queimada, agrícola e de exploração florestal foram comparadas com uma área controle em termos de composição e fitossociologia. Em cada área, foram estabelecidas, de maneira sistemática, parcelas quadrangulares de 20 x 20 m, distantes 20 m uma da outra, sendo realizado o levantamento da vegetação adulta e da regeneração. Foram determinados índices de similaridade, diversidade e riqueza. Os resultados indicaram existir dissimilaridade entre as áreas, sendo que as espécies Julbernardia globiflora, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon, Brachystegia utilis, Millettia stuhlmannii, Afzelia quanzensis, Burkea africana e Cussonia arborea destacaram-se em termos de abundância, frequência, dominância, Índice de Valor de Importância (IVI) e regeneração. O maior número de árvores por hectare foi encontrado na área de controle e o menor número foi encontrado na área agrícola. Com base no índice de dispersão de Morisita, a maior parte das espécies distribui-se de forma aleatória e agrupada. A distribuição diamétrica das árvores seguiu o padrão de J-invertido, característico de florestas naturais.  As práticas de queimadas, agricultura e exploração florestal contribuem na redução da cobertura florestal na Reserva Florestal de Mecubúri.
Palavras-chave: fitossociologia; conservação; desmatamento.
 
The effect of anthropic activities on forest coverage
in the Mecubúri Forest Reserve, Mozambique
 
ABSTRACT: The study was carried out in the Mecubúri Forest Reserve, Mozambique, with the purpose of evaluating the effects of human activities on the forest cover. Burning, agricultural and logging areas were compared with a control area in terms of composition and phytosociology. In each area were systematically established 20 x 20 m quadrangular plots, 20 m apart from each other, in which were carried out the survey of adult vegetation and regeneration. The similarity, diversity and richness indices were determined. The results showed that there is dissimilarity between the areas and the species Julbernardia globiflora, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon, Brachystegia utilis, Millettia stuhlmannii, Afzelia quanzensis, Burkea africana e Cussonia arborea stood out in terms of abundance, frequency, dominance, Importance Value Index (IVI) and regeneration. The largest number of trees per hectare was found in the control area, and the smallest number was found in the agricultural area. Based on the Morisita dispersion index, most species have random and clustered distribution. The diametric structure of the trees followed the inverted-j, typical of natural forests. Burning, agriculture and logging contribute to the reduction of forest cover in the Mecubúri Forest Reserve.
Keywords: phytosociology; conservation; deforestation.
The relationship between powerlifting performance and hand grip strength among female athletes
Authors: SUAZO Natalie , DEBELİSO Mark
Published: December 2021

With the rising competitiveness in the sport of powerlifting, coaches and athletes are continually looking for better ways to measure progress to predict and improve performance. Many studies have evaluated the link between hand grip strength (HGS) and performance in other sports, and HGS has been a predictor of total body strength. The current study examined the relationship between HGS and powerlifting performance among experienced female powerlifters. HGS was compared to the 1RM of the squat (SQ), bench press (BP), deadlift (DL) and aggregate total. It was hypothesized that there would be a positive meaningful relationship between HGS and powerlifting performance. Thirty-one (n=31) female powerlifting participants (age 29±6.3 years, body mass 82.8±27.8 kg) with at least 3 months of powerlifting training experience were assessed for HGS and powerlifting performance measures. Hand grip strength was measured with a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer prior to a sanctioned powerlifting meet. Three trials of HGS were completed by the participants where each trial was separated by 1-minute rest period. The average of the two highest HGS scores were recorded for analysis. The powerlifting performance measures were assessed at a sanctioned powerlifting meet comprised of 1 repetition maximums (1RM) in three event lifts, the back squat (BS), bench press (BP) and deadlift (DL). The event 1RMs, aggregate total (AT), and HGS scores were then normalized to body mass (BM). The normalized event 1RMs and AT were then compared to the normalized HGS scores with Pearson correlation coefficients (r). The BS, DL and AT scores demonstrated moderately significant relationships (r=0.46, r=0.51, r=0.48) respectively with HGS (p
DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVATED CARBON PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FROM A FLAX STALKS BY A THERMOLYSIS-IMPULSE METHOD
Authors:   Kherson National Technical the university, Berger E. , Lilevman I. , Lilevman O.
Published: December 2021

Purpose of the study is to develop a technology and research and industrial plant for the production of activated carbon by thermolysis-impulse method from a non-traditional source of raw materials – flax stalks. Research methods. Analysis of the chemical composition of flax fire, as well as the current level of its use; disclosure of the activation process and study of the porous structure of sorbents; selection of the optimal method and modes of activation of carbonaceous materials; consideration of methods of activation and study of the mechanism of this reaction; analysis of modern equipment, design and selection of equipment that is most effective in the conditions of flax plants of Ukraine; determination of energy balance of pulse installation; construction of a mathematical model of the process; drawing up a program for computer determination of regression coefficients and on the basis of performed calculations development of nomograms for graphical determination of technological process parameters; study of the influence of technological factors on the physico-chemical characteristics of the obtained activated carbon using the proposed technology and pulse installation that implements it. The results of the study. As a result of research: - developed technology and research and industrial installation for the production of activated carbon by thermolysis-impulse method from a non-traditional source of raw materials - flax stalks; - the optimal technological modes of the activation process are proposed; - the mathematical model of process is created and the nomograms for definition and the forecast of final characteristics of sorbents on input parameters of a technological mode are developed. The expected economic effect for the first year of introduction of the thermolysis-impulse type installation for processing flax stalks into sorbents reaches UAH 2030765. (in 2020 prices). The payback period of the implemented installation is 2.5 months. Conclusions. Using the research results, developed technology and research and industrial installation, it is possible to activate charcoal from flax stalks by thermolysis-impulse method and select the optimal process parameters within the specified temperature and time limits. The obtained activated carbon is applicable for absorption of relatively large molecules or microsuspensions from liquid media. On the basis of the researched materials of this work it is expedient to recommend the offered industrial technological scheme of process of thermolysis-impulse processing of a flax stalks in sorbents.
Structure and Functions of the Non-profit Sector in the Context of Socialization of Economic Relations
Authors: Dzokaeva Zalina Mairamovna
Published: December 2021

Non-profit field in the national economy of Russia, which significance, functionality and specific role is rather problematic to formulate unambiguously, examined in the article. This is equally characteristic of other countries on our planet. The reason for this is the diversity of forms and purposes, and the richness of typology. It is customary to distinguish the basic functionality of NPOs – economic, social and institutional. Historically, the importance of NCOs in the formation of statehood cannot be overestimated, as the process is largely initiated thanks to NCOs, emanating from the masses of the people, changing established social relations, introducing new tools and trends of independent governance, focusing on specific spiritual and social values.
Preparation and electrochemical characterization of TiO2 as an anode material for magnesium-ion batteries
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Abildina A.K. , Avchukir Kh. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Dzhumanova R. Zh. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Beiseyeva A.N. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Rakhymbay G.S. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Argimbayeva A.M. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: December 2021

Anode on the basis of titanium dioxide powder was made. Its morphological characteristics were investigated using ellipsometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Electrochemical properties were also investigated by cyclic voltammetry. Dispersing, mixing the initial reagents for obtaining homogenized paste and its coating to a substrate, drying and cutting the electrodes were main steps of anode production. The results of ellipsometry, SEM and EDS demonstrated a uniformly distributed layer of about 200 μm thickness with porous structure, particle diameter of 50–80 nm and titanium dioxide content (45.7 %). The XRD data confirmed the active anode matrix formation with a monoclinic crystal lattice corresponding to the modification of titanium dioxide (B) with small anatase inclusions. Electrochemical behavior of the electrode was examined in acetonitrile-based Mg(TFSI)2 solution. Diffusion coefficient (DMg) and the charge transfer rate constant (kct) were determined from cyclic voltammograms 1.54∙10–2 cm2/s and 1.29∙10–4 cm/s, respectively. A two-step electrochemical reaction was revealed by the ratio of the electricity amount consumed in the cathode and anode processes at varying the number of cycles. Small values of polarization resistance (Rp) calculated from cyclic voltammograms indicated rapid diffusion of magnesium ions during intercalation/deintercalation.
Recovery of used acetic acid via sulfuric acid
Authors:   M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Raiymbekov Y.B. , Besterekov U. ,   M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Abdurazova P.A. ,   M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Nazarbek U.B. ,   M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Pochitalkina I.A. ,   Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia
Published: December 2021

Kazakhstan has a huge phosphate raw material base, where the basis is made up of micro-grained phosphate ores of the Karatau basin. The depletion of reserves of high-quality commercial ores leads to the search for new methods of using the enrichment and sorting of low-grade technogenic ores, one of which is phosphate-siliceous slates. The presented study was carried out in two stages: at the first stage, phosphate-siliceous shales were enriched by the acetic acid method, regime technological parameters, kinetic and thermodynamic regularities of the process were determined. At the second stage of the research a method for recycling used acetic acid during the enrichment of low-grade phosphate-siliceous slates is proposed. In this case, sulfuric acid was chosen as the regenerating agent of acetic acid. The reliability of the performed studies was proved by the use of modern complex research methods: scanning electron microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-Ray and X-Ray difraction analyses. To determine the course of a particular reaction, a thermodynamic analysis was performed using modern HSC 6.0 software. The kinetic data are determined by calculation. The obtained experimental data were subjected to statistical analysis (Chaddock scale, standard deviation, coefficient of determination). The mechanism of interaction of an acetate solution with sulfuric acid is illustratively described. In conclusion, the sulfuric acid method is suitable for the regeneration of applied acetic acid. In this case, a by-product is formed in the form of calcium sulfate. This product can be used as a building binder (confirmed by the protocol of the “National Center of Expertise” of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
Study of uric acid oxidation reaction products in medium of ammonia or primary amines
Authors:   Institute for Problems of Chemical and Energetic Technologies, Minakova А.А. , Chikina M.V. ,   Institute for Problems of Chemical and Energetic Technologies, Il’yasov S.G. ,   Institute for Problems of Chemical and Energetic Technologies
Published: December 2021

This work is considered in more detail the most important stage of obtaining one of the promising heteroatomic polycyclic compounds 3,7,10-trioxo-2,4,6,8,9,11-hexaaza[3.3.3]propellane (THAP). THAP is a potential compound for creating high-energy substances due to the presence of six nitrogen atoms in the structure and tight packing. Uric acid is the starting compound in the THAP synthesis chain. When it is oxidized by sodium persulfate or potassium ferrocyanide, 1,5-diaminoglycoluril is formed, from which the propellane structure is formed by the tricyclization reaction. This work expanded the range of oxidants for the conversion of uric acid to 1,5-diaminoglycoluril. It was found that 1,5-diaminoglycoluril was formed with a yield of 29 % when using equimolar proportions of uric acid and KMnO4. When using MnO2 in a ten times more excess, the yield of 1,5-diaminoglycoluril was 38 %. The article also presents the results of a study of the interaction of uric acid with some amines. The reaction of interaction of uric acid with benzylamine was studied in more detail, the reaction products of which were 4-benzylimino-5-benzylaminoallantoin, 4- benzylimino-1-benzylamino-allantoin and 4-benzyliminoallantoin. Based on the synthesis of 4- benzyliminoallantoin, a number of promising derivatives of 4-iminoallantoin were obtained, namely 4- ethyliminoallantoin, 4-propyliminoallantoin, 4-i-propyliminoallantoin, 4-n-butyliminoallantoin, 4-i- butyliminoallantoin, 4-tert-butyliminoallantoin.
Abnormal activity of functional groups during uranyl ions sorption by polymethacrylic acid-poly-4-vinylpyridine intergel system
Authors:   Institute of Chemical Sciences named after A.B. Bekturov, Jumadilov T.K. , Utesheva A.A. ,   Kazakh-British Technical University, Khimersen Kh. ,   Institute of Chemical Sciences named after A.B. Bekturov, Kondaurov R.G. ,   Institute of Chemical Sciences named after A.B. Bekturov, Grazulevicius J.V. ,   Kaunas University of Technology
Published: December 2021

Uranyl ions sorption by intergel system consisting of polymethacrylic acid hydrogel (hPMAA) and poly-4-vinylpyridine hydrogel (hP4VP) has been studied. First, reciprocal activation of PMAA and P4VP polymeric hydrogels in water environment was examined in order to predict intergel system sorption activity. Based on the obtained results, it was found that area of maximum hydrogel activation was within the ratios of 100 % hPMAA and 67 % hPMAA:33 % hP4VP. The maximum rate of uranyl ions extraction was also observed within these ratios. The highest uranyl ions sorption by intergel system occurred at 83 %hPMAA:17 % hP4VP ratio. Maximum uranyl ions extraction rate after 56 hours of hydrogels remote interaction was 82.5 %, when polymeric chain binding rate was 9.94 % and effective dynamic exchange capacity was 1.12 mmol/g. Significant increase of intergel system sorption activity within the ratios of 100 % hPMAA and 67 % hPMAA:33 % hP4VP in comparison with initial inactivated hydrogels 100 % hPMAA and 100 % hP4VP was confirmed by combined calculation data of extraction rates of inactivated PMAA and P4VP polymeric hydrogels. The obtained results illustrated changes of initial polymeric hydrogels’ electrochemical sorption properties in intergel system leading to functional groups obtaining higher reactive ability, which made it possible to use them for further development of highly efficient uranyl ions extraction sorption technology
Development and validation of a novel stability indicating HPLC method for the separation and determination of darolutamide and its impurities in pharmaceutical formulations
Authors:   Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Kamani V.G. , Sujatha M. ,   Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Daddala G.B. ,   Piramal Pharma Ltd
Published: December 2021

This study reports for the first time about a stability indicating RP-HPLC method for analysis of darolutamide and its impurities 1, 2, and 3 in bulk and formulations. The separation was achieved on Phenomenex column with Luna C18 (250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm) as stationary phase, and 50 mM ammonium acetate: methanol solution 15:80 (v/v) at pH 5.2 as mobile phase at 1.0 mL/min flow rate. UV detection was carried at wavelength of 239 nm. In these conditions the retention time of darolutamide and its impurities 1, 2, and 3 was 7.05, 8.90, 4.63 and 5.95 min, respectively. The method was validated for system suitability, range of analysis, precision, specificity, stability, and robustness. Forced degradation study was done through exposure of the analyte to five different stress conditions and the % degradation was small in all degradation condition. The proposed method can separate and estimate the drug and its impurities in pharmaceutical formulations. Hence, the developed method was suitable for the quantification of darolutamide and can separate and analyse impurities 1, 2, and 3
Preventive effect of rehabilitation training therapy on muscle quality in patients with stroke: A retrospective study
Authors:   School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China, Feng Dan dan , Lu xiang
Published: December 2021

A retrospective analysis was conducted in 45 patients with stroke. All patients received three weeks of rehabilitation training. Body composition was examined using Bio-impedance analysis methods before and after training. Barthel index was used to evaluate activities of daily living before and after the intervention. After rehabilitation training, total body water, muscle mass, protein content, inorganic salt content, and skeletal muscle content were increased while body fat content and body fat percentage were significantly decreased. Barthel Index scores showed that the ability of daily living was improved after rehabilitation. In conclusion, rehabilitation training therapy may have protective effects on sarcopenia in patients with stroke. Keywords: Stroke, sarcopenia, rehabilitation training
THE ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT “RESEARCH COMPETENCE” IN NATIONAL AND FOREIGN LITERATURE
Authors: Shcherban Iryna , Savchenko Vitalii
Published: December 2021

The article deals with the results of research on the essence of the interpretation of the concept “research competence” in national and foreign literature. The analysis allows to state that national researchers define research competence as an integral personal quality that combines knowledge, skills, abilities and experience of the researcher; it is characterized by motivation and values of research activities. National educators distinguish cognitive, praxeological, axiological and socio-behavioural components; they consider the formation of this competence in the implementation and organization of research activities, a positive attitude towards it and awareness of its importance, regardless of whether it is performed individually or collectively. It is established that foreign researchers have a similar view on the essence of the concept “research competence”. They interpret it as a combination of skills, knowledge and attitudes with models of personal competencies, as a way to interact to achieve results and as the ability to successfully meet individual and social needs; they consider research skills fundamental to creating an evidence base of professional practice, the basis for lifelong learning and the key to innovation and knowledge transfer. The analysis of scientific literature has shown that scientists unanimously declare research competence as one of the most important; they use the concept “ability (readiness) for scientific activity” to emphasize its activity essence. It has been stated that research competence is regarded as the basis for the formation of professional competence, an important educational goal for graduates and the most important qualification of students wishing to continue their studies in a postgraduate training program.
Keywords: competence; research competence; research activities; knowledge, skills and abilities; individual and social needs; professional education; scientific literacy; readiness for scientific activity.
Determination of changes in consumer attitudes and behaviors on food safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: Bitlis Eren University example
Authors: Dündar Akif
Published: December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every field as well as the consumer attitudes and behaviors regarding food safety. This study is a cross-sectional study in a screening model planned to determine the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has made in the personal judgments, attitudes and behaviors of Bitlis Eren University academic and administrative staff on food safety. In the study, online survey method was used as a data collection tool. As a result of the study, the majority of the participants think that COVID-19 is not transmitted through food and that contamination is prevented by keeping the purchased products from outside such as markets and bazaar for at least eight hours. In the participants (66.1 %), it was observed that the time allocated to personal care and hygiene increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. It was found that the importance given by the participants to food safety, agriculture, personal hygiene and sanitation has increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of the participants reported that with the COVID-19 pandemic, people fear of going without food and the importance of hygiene and sanitation rules in food businesses has increased. It has emerged that the concepts of agriculture, food safety, hygiene and sanitation gained value in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physical, nutritional, textural and sensory qualities of Turkish noodles produced with siyez wheat (Triticum monococcum), kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) and chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.)
Authors: Çakmakçı Derya , Konak Ülgen İlknur , Yavuz Abanoz Yasemin
Published: December 2021

In this study, physical (cooking time, water ab-sorption, cooking loss and color), chemical (proximate composition, pH, total phe-nolic content, mineral mat-ter (Ca, K, Fe, Mg and Zn)), textural (hardness and adhe-siveness) and sensory (col-or, taste, flavor, appearance, hardness, adhesiveness and overall acceptability) attrib-utes were determined in dif-ferent types of noodles pro-duced from siyez wheat flour, kale powder and chia seed mucilage. Results were statistically evaluated using SAS software. The optimal cooking time for the noo-dles were 20 min and cook-ing loss varied between 8.36-12.22%. Kale powder and chia mucilage addition decreased L* and a* values of the noodles. Ash, crude fiber, mineral matter and total phenolic contents of the noodles were higher and fat contents of the noodles were lower than the control sample. Hardness and adhe-siveness of the noodles were decreased by addition of the kale powder at 10%. The noodles with higher hard-ness and lower adhesiveness were preferred by the panel-ists in sensory evaluation. Increasing the kale powder level in the noodle formula-tion from 5% to 10% result-ed in higher color scores. However, the control sam-ple was the most preferred sample in terms of taste.
STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF FEED ADDITIVE OF SODIUM HUMATE FOR STERLET BY THE CAGE METHOD OF GROWING
Authors: Polishchuk N. V. , Kovalenko B. Yu. , Vovk N. I. , Kononenko I. S. , Kovalenko V. O.
Published: December 2021

The article presents the results of an experiment to assess the effect of feed additive of humates on the growth rate and survival of different age groups of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus L., 1758) and the conversion of fish feed for keeping in aquaculture. Based on the analysis of sources of scientific and technical information, it was found that humic drugs have long been used in crop production as growth stimulants and microfertilizers, and in animal husbandry - to normalize metabolism, treatment of digestive diseases and general stimulating effect on the body as a whole. Analysis of data on the use of humates in aquaculture indicated the presence of a positive effect of these compounds on individual cultivation objects. The small amount of information on the use of humates in fish farming has led to the conclusion that this direction of fish farming intensification is still insufficiently studied, and that studies of the impact of humic substances on aquaculture objects are not comprehensive and mainly concern the assessment of individual effects of biologically active action of the compounds on fish. The available information gave grounds to speculate about the prospects for the use of humates in sturgeon farming. To test this assumption, a series of experiments was conducted on the feeding of sterlet feed with the addition of sodium humate. The research was conducted in 2018, 2020 and 2021, in the production conditions of the cage fishery, located on the Kaniv Reservoir. The effect of different concentrations of sodium humate feed additives on one- and two year old sterlet was evaluated. It was found that the addition of sodium humate to fish feed in concentrations of 60, 100, 120 and 200 mg / kg of feed did not significantly affect the growth rate of sterlet. Thus, the advantage of experimental variants over the control for this indicator was insignificant, in the range of 1.0-1.6%. The effect of sodium humate on the survival of this year sterlet, for their cultivation in gardens. At the same time, the best, by 6.7-17.4%, feed conversion with the addition of humates by one- and two-year-old sterlet was noted. According to the results of the experiments, the best result was obtained in the variant using a feed additive of humates at a concentration of 200 mg / kg of feed. It is considered promising to continue the study of the impact of feed additives of humates on the growth and survival of valuable aquaculture objects under different housing conditions, in particular in closed recirculation aquasystems (RAS), as well as finding the optimal concentration of these additives in feed for different species and age groups of fish.
DYNAMICS OF SERUM PROTEIN CONTENT AND PRODUCTIVITY OF CHICKENS WITH DIFFERENT TONUS OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Studenok A. A. , Shnurenko E .O. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Trokoz V. O. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Karposkyi V. I. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Published: December 2021

The main role in maintaining the functioning of the body, its growth, and development belongs to protein. It is involved in the formation of the muscular skeleton and is s part of enzymes, neurotransmitters, hormones. The effect of the autonomic nervous system on total protein metabolism has not been sufficiently studied. It is known that the autonomic nervous system is a structure that is responsible for the homeostasis and stability of the whole organism. It participates in the regulation of the heart, endocrine and external secretion glands, gastrointestinal tract, excretory organs, and more. In our studies, it was found that in chickens of Cobb 500 strain with different tones of the autonomic nervous system during the growing period from the 35th to the 60th day, different contents of total protein, albumin, and globulins were observed and different body weights were recorded. Vagotonic chickens showed the lowest protein metabolism at the age of 35 and 45 days (P ˂ 0.05–0.001) compared with sympathicotonics and normotonics, which tended to increase between 35 and 60 days of rearing compared with other groups of birds, where the studied protein fractions on the contrary decreased. Correlations between total protein, albumin, and bird body weight had a high linear relationship in all groups of chickens (P ˂ 0.05–0.001) and a negative relationship between the 45th and 60th days of rearing in sympathicotonics and normotonics. In birds with a predominance of parasympathetic tone of the autonomic nervous system, this correlation maintained its direction with high reliability (P ˂ 0.05) between body weight and total protein on the 60th day of rearing.
Nodular fasciitis: USP6-associated neoplasia through multiple pathways
Authors: Fujioka Kazumi
Published: December 2021

Even though nodular fasciitis (NF) is benign and self-limited nature, the presentations of clinical, ultrasonographic, and pathological features have been described as mimicking sarcoma. Erickson-Johnson et al. suggested that ubiquitin-specific protease 6 (USP6) transcriptional upregulation may be the driving force behind the high proliferative activity and growth of NF. When the lesion showed the proliferative findings of the margin on both ultrasonography (US) and pathology, accompanied by clinically rapid growth, self-limited and/or regress course, NF could be strongly suggested as previously described. In this article, the author reviews the current knowledge of NF as USP6-associated neoplasia and also describes the therapeutic strategy in NF. In addition to the presentations of clinical, ulrtrasonographic, and pathological appearances of NF, the evaluation of percentage of USP6 break-apart FISH signals reflecting lifetime and mitotic counts in NF may be a potential procedure for accurate diagnosis in particularly young NF. It is putative that the inhibition of USP6-related genes might be the potential therapeutic strategies for the extremely rare malignant nodular fasciitis.
A Novel Isoform of COL4A1 in the Regulation of Vascular Intercellular Communication
Authors: Huang Lei , Ajmal Maryam , Ajmal Aisha , Zhao Yue , Li Tong , Zeng Lingfang
Published: December 2021

Vascular interventions have transformed the outlook towards improved patient-outcomes following atherosclerotic lesions
Reducing Waiting Time in the General Pediatric Clinic at Al Wakra Hospital, Qatar
Authors: Kazkaz Sara , Mustafa Ghadeer , Zakaria Almunzer , Atrash Muna , Tardi Ayman , Ghanem Ayman
Published: December 2021

Background: Waiting times for clinic appointments constitute a key indicator of an outpatient department performance for access to care and patient satisfaction. This is particularly relevant for pediatric population. The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar set a waiting time of 28 days for patients to get new appointment in General Outpatient Department (GOPD). The current average waiting time to get a new appointment in the general pediatric clinic (GPC) at AWH is 57 days. Aim: Decrease the average waiting time to get a new clinic appointment from 57 days to 28 days by the end of December 2018, and to meet the national targets set by the Ministry of Public Health. Methodology: This is a Quality Improvement (QI) project using the Model for Improvement (MFI). The MFI framework is designed to support organizations answering fundamental questions before agreeing on drivers for change. The implementation of change was be facilitated by the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles methodology. The QI project team performed a root cause analysis using the Ishikawa diagram and identified the key contributing factors to the long waiting times to get a new appointment. Twenty-seven PDSA cycle ramps were designed with support of predictive tool to test innovative changes in current operational processes in an attempt to improve waiting time in the general pediatric clinic at Al Wakra Hospital. Results: The monthly average number of referrals for GPC increased by 200% between the pre and post implementation periods. The average triage waiting time improved from 6 to 2.6 days in 2018 and the average become 1 day in 2019. Post-implementation the average waiting time for patients to get new appointment improved from 57 days to 28 days in 2018 and the average waiting time improved to 16 days in 2019. Conclusion: The quality improvement project for the AWH general pediatric clinic demonstrates significant improvement in waiting times for new appointments, the recommendation for the hospital leadership would be to rollout the improvement methodology to other clinics that suffer from similar challenges.
Dyslexia and Cerebral Dysfunction
Authors: Antonis Theofilidis
Published: December 2021

Children with slow visual-motor responses to visual-temporal response tests also have brain dysfunctions in the mobile and motor areas (6, 4). If the left parietal cortex does not participate in these dysfunctions, then this child will also have difficulties in reading. Furthermore, we could say that the brain dysfunctions that are detected by visual-motor tests and that the performance in them is low, are accompanied by difficulties in reading. Aim: In this study we want to show the function of the child's brain in dyslexia. Method: We followed the most up-to-date literature on the subject: neuropsychology and dyslexia. Conclusions: brain organization and its relationship to dyslexia is a major problem for Neuropsychology and Neurolinguistics.
Social movements in a time of pandemic: The case of Tech4Covid19 in Portugal
Authors:   University of Porto, ISPGAYA & INESC TEC, Almeida Fernando
Published: December 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic had a strong impact on Portuguese society and raised the need for new technological projects to help frontline professionals in the fight against coronavirus and its effects on the local population and economic agents. It is in this context that the Tech4Covid19 movement was founded by Portuguese technological startups. This initiative brings together more than 5000 volunteers and offers technological solutions in the areas of health, education, and local economy. This study aims to understand and explore the organizational model and dynamics of Tech4Covid19 through the adoption of qualitative methods based on primary and secondary sources that have allowed the movement to be explored from multiple perspectives. The findings reveal that Tech4Covid internally promotes the development of its own projects, but also accepts projects proposed by external entities that are aligned with the principles and values of the movement. The organization of the movement is supported by autonomous self-managed teams regarding each project, and there is a coordination group responsible for the aggregate management of the various initiatives and for establishing communication with partners, the media, and social networks.
Ramy prawne utraty statusu odpadów w Polsce
Authors: Kruś Maciej , Tychmanowicz Kamil
Published: December 2021

Celem artykułu jest wskazanie dopuszczalnych w prawie polskim sposobów zastosowania instytucji utraty statusu odpadów, co ma istotne znaczenie dla realizacji gospodarki o obiegu zamkniętym. Badania naukowe miały charakter dogmatyczny. Taki cel wynika z wątpliwości istniejących w polskiej doktrynie i orzecznictwie. Warto podkreślić, że stosowanie tej instytucji jest efektem wdrożenia dyrektywy prawa europejskiego. Co ciekawe także w innych państwach członkowskich występują trudności z praktycznym stosowaniu tej instytucji. Analiza prowadzona jest z uwzględnieniem prawa europejskiego. Poglądy wspierane są odwołaniem do orzecznictwa sądów europejskich, polskich a także orzeczeń sądów krajowych innych państw członkowskich. Przedstawione cztery przypadki zastosowania tej instytucji. Pierwszy to gdy kryteria określono na szczeblu Unii za pomocą przepisów ogólnych.  Drugi przypadek dotyczy określania kryteriów przez władze państw członkowskich. W prawie polskim taką możliwość przewidziano wprost stosunkowo niedawno. Do dziś nie wydano ani jednego aktu w tej sprawie. Trzeci przypadek obejmuje rozstrzyganie przez władze krajowe w odniesieniu do konkretnego przypadku. Możliwość ta nie wynika wprost z polskiej ustawy. Jest jednak wprost określona w dyrektywie. W artykule wskazano, że w tym przypadku dyrektywę można zastosować bezpośrednio. W artykule rozważana jest także czwarta możliwość. Polega ona na utracie przez odpad statusu odpadu bez wcześniejszego orzeczenia władzy. Problematyczny jest jednak w prawie polskim obowiązek uzyskania zgody na odzysk na skalę przemysłową. Dlatego zgłoszono postulat wprowadzenia dla niektórych rodzajów odpadów tylko obowiązku informowania o ich przetwarzaniu.
Taxonomic structure of tissue endophytic bacterial microbiome in clonal apple rootstock grown on sod-podzolic soils with variant properties
Authors: Bobkova V. V. , Konovalov S. N. , Upadyshev M. T.
Published: December 2021

The taxonomic structure of tissue endophytic bacterial microbiome was comparatively studied in microplants (undifferentiated explant callus tissues, passage 25) and 5-year clonal apple rootstocks 57-490 and 54-118 cultured from corresponding tissues (passage 1) on sod-podzolic soils with variant granulometry, chemical, physical and physicochemical properties. Proteobacteria (91.6 %) predominated in vitro tissues among other endophytic bacterial phyla in rootstock 57-490, while Proteobacteria (52.5 %) and Firmicutes (47.4 %) — in rootstock 54-118. The endophytic Firmicutes ratio vs. in vitro tissues decreases (0.7-2.0 %) in roots and more severely (0-0.2 %) in leaves. Endophytic Actinobacteriota are revealed in 11.7 % in roots of the study rootstock in heavy loam soil, whilst in medium loam their ratio drops to 2.74.1 % in roots and 0.1-0.2 % in leaves. The phylogenetic diversity indices estimation for main endophytic bacterial phyla in apple rootstock tissue recovers their essentially lower diversity and evenness in culture endosphere (Shannon index 0.42-1.00) vs. open soil roots (1.34-2.08). The leaves Shannon index is typically low (0.06-0.13) indicating poor diversity and evenness of the main endophytic bacterial phyla.
Online peer assessment in teacher education
Authors: KURNAZ ADIBATMAZ Fatma Betül
Published: December 2021

It has become necessary to monitor the change in learners' skills during the education carried out in electronic environments. In this study, pre-service teachers made a presentation in their teaching practice, and a formative assessment was given to ensure active participation of the observer pre-service teachers in the online peer assessment process. The observer pre-service teachers were asked to evaluate their peers' performances using a rubric. Based on the quantitative data collected and analyzed, questions about the experiences of the participants were created, and the opinions of the participants were obtained through e-mail. The research findings were obtained through the sequential explanatory mixed method. The study revealed that the observer pre-service teachers could evaluate different performances consistently. The research also showed that the validity of the assessments was significantly low especially in the evaluation of low and medium level performances. The qualitative findings confirmed the quantitative findings.