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Wavefront Sensing for Evaluation of Extreme Ultraviolet Microscopy
Authors: Ruiz-Lopez Mabel , Mehrjoo Masoud , Keitel Barbara , Plönjes Elke , Alj Domenico , Dovillaire Guillaume , Li Lu , Zeitoun Philippe
Published: November 2020

Wavefront analysis is a fast and reliable technique for the alignment and characterization of optics in the visible, but also in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and X-ray regions. However, the technique poses a number of challenges when used for optical systems with numerical apertures (NA) > 0.1. A high-numerical-aperture Hartmann wavefront sensor was employed at the free electron laser FLASH for the characterization of a Schwarzschild objective. These are widely used in EUV to achieve very small foci, particularly for photolithography. For this purpose, Schwarzschild objectives require highly precise alignment. The phase measurements acquired with the wavefront sensor were analyzed employing two different methods, namely, the classical calculation of centroid positions and Fourier demodulation. Results from both approaches agree in terms of wavefront maps with negligible degree of discrepancy.
Correction: Janssen, T., et al. LoRa 2.4 GHz Communication Link and Range. Sensors 2020, 20, 4366
Authors: Janssen Thomas , BniLam Noori , Aernouts Michiel , Berkvens Rafael , Weyn Maarten
Published: November 2020

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Morning Heart Rate Variability as an Indication of Fatigue Status in Badminton Players during a Training Camp
Authors: Iizuka Taro , Ohiwa Nao , Atomi Tomoaki , Shimizu Miho , Atomi Yoriko
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to clarify whether changes in the fatigue status of elite athletes during a precompetition period could be evaluated using morning heart rate variability (HRV) indices. Eight Japanese National Badminton Team players (age, 23.0 ± 2.8 years) participated in this study. HRV and subjective fatigue were measured during the first (days 1–4: Phase 1) and the second half (days 5–8: Phase 2) of an 8-day national team training camp. The global and parasympathetic HRV indices were as follows: standard deviation of all R-R intervals (SDNN) (Phase 1, 87.5 ms; Phase 2, 104.3 ms; p < 0.05), root mean square of the successive R-R interval differences (RMSSD) (Phase 1, 66.6 ms; Phase 2, 103.6 ms; p < 0.05), and high-frequency component power (HF) (Phase 1, 1412.0 ms2; Phase 2, 3318.5 ms2; p < 0.05). All the aforementioned indices increased significantly from Phase 1 to Phase 2. Significant correlations were observed between the change in subjective fatigue and changes in SDNN, RMSSD, and HF (ρ = −0.80, p = 0.017; ρ = −0.77, p = 0.027; and ρ = −0.80, p = 0.017, respectively). Measuring morning HRV indices may be effective for objectively evaluating changes in the fatigue status of elite athletes during a precompetition period.
Improving Cooperation among Farmers for Communal Land Conservation in Ethiopia: A Public Goods Experiment
Authors: Oniki Shunji , Etsay Haftu , Berhe Melaku , Negash Teklay
Published: November 2020

Farmers in developing countries depend on communal natural resources, yet countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are facing the severe degradation of communal lands due to the so-called “tragedy of the commons”. For the sustainable management of common resources, policy interventions, such as farmer seminars, are necessary to ensure high-level cooperation among farmers for land conservation. However, the effects of this type of information provision are not well known. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the dissemination of conservation information on collaborative communal forest management using an economic field experiment with 936 farmers selected by random sampling from 11 villages in the northern Ethiopian Highlands. We conducted a public goods game experiment using a framework of voluntary contribution to communal land conservation with an intervention to remind participants about the consequence of their behaviors. The results show that the volunteer contribution increased after the intervention, and thereafter the decay of the contribution was slow. The results indicate that providing information about the consequences leads to a higher contribution. The effects of information provision are heterogeneous in terms of social condition, such as access to an urban area and social capital, and individual characteristics, such as wealth. These findings imply that information provision effectively improves farmer collaboration toward natural resource conservation in developing countries.
Characterisation of Chamaecytisus tagasaste, Moringa oleifera and Vachellia karroo Vermicomposts and Their Potential to Improve Soil Fertility
Authors: Mokgophi Mahlare Mapula , Manyevere Alen , Ayisi Kingsley Kwabena , Munjonji Lawrence
Published: November 2020

Poor soil fertility and land degradation limit crop production among smallholder farmers. The practice of agroforestry with leguminous trees has proven to be sustainable as it bolsters nutrient supply through nitrogen fixation and nutrient cycling. The beneficiation of agroforestry species could add even more value by using tree based waste materials as mulch or vermicomposting. A study was conducted to investigate the impact of vermicomposting on chemical and biological characteristics of three agroforestry species; Chamaecytisus tagasaste, Vachellia karroo and Moringa oleifera. Eisenia fetida earthworms were added to the leaves and small twigs of the three trees in worm composting bins. The worms were allowed to feed on the feedstocks for six weeks under laboratory conditions. The results showed that vermicomposting significantly enhanced macronutrient nutrient content in all the three feedstocks. The findings also showed that the quality of the vermicompost depends on the feedstock type. M. oleifera had the best quality vermicomposts with a significantly higher composition of macronutrients which ranged between 50 and 170% higher for Ca, K, Mg and P. Vermicomposting increased Mo while other micronutrients such as Zn, Mn, Fe and B significantly decreased with vermicomposting time. In addition, vermicomposting increased E. fetida reproduction with more than a 450% increase in earthworm numbers in all three feedstocks. In conclusion, vermicompost have potential to be used to improve soil fertility and thus reduce the use of synthetic fertilisers in crop production.
Hematological and Serum Biochemistry Values in Free-Ranging Crested Porcupine
Authors: Coppola Francesca , D’Addio Enrico , Casini Lucia , Sagona Simona , Aloisi Marco , Felicioli Antonio
Published: November 2020

The crested porcupine is a widespread naturalized Italian rodent of African origin; nevertheless, very little information on the population abundance and its health status is available. In this study, the hematological and serum chemistry profile of 10 free-ranging captured crested porcupines was established for the first time. The mean hematological values resulted: 5.7 SD 0.4 M/μL for red blood cells; 13.6 SD 0.8 g/dL for hemoglobin; 77.3 SD 5.7 fL for mean corpuscular volume and 30.1 SD 4.7 g/dL for mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration; 14.4 SD 7.2 K/μL for white blood cells; and 557.0 SD 469.9 K/μL for platelets. The mean urea and creatinine values resulted with 19.8 SD 8.3 mg/dL and 1.6 SD 3.0 mg/dL, respectively. The mean value of total protein was 6.7 SD 1.0 g/dL, with values of albumin higher than globulins. The mean activity of creatine kinase, aspartate transaminase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, and alkaline phosphatase was 927.3 SD 607.6 U/L, 199.2 SD 70.8 U/L, 16.9 SD 13.7 U/L, and 256 SD 75.8 U/L, respectively. Highest values of alkaline phosphatase were recorded in two porcupines presenting severe injuries with clear signs of infection. These preliminary results may be a helpful tool in order to assess porcupine health status.
3D MODEL OF NATURAL URBAN RESETTLEMENT SYSTEM USING THE ALTAI AS AN EXAMPLE
Authors: Skryabin P.
Published: November 2020

The article is devoted to environmentally oriented urban development for the purpose of resettlement. The study of natural urban resettlement system is a new scientific field, which gives much attention. The author proposes to consider one of the most interesting territories located in the southern part of Siberia and stretching south of the Trans-Siberian Railway in the direction of the Altai Mountains, between the Ob river (along the settlement axis "Novosibirsk - Barnaul - Biysk - Gorno-Altaysk") and Tom river (along the settlement axis "Kemerovo - Novokuznetsk"). As a result, the author identified certain morphotypes, in each of which a resettlement framework and a natural-ecological framework were identified. For one of the morphotypes, the one characteristic fragment – Katun (Chemal region) with characteristic problems was selected along. As a result, a 3D model of the natural-urban planning system of settlement was designed. The key element in the work is the methodology for the development of such 3D models, which allows making a connection between urban exploration and development, taking into account the saving of the ecological balance of unique natural landscapes.
Hz. Peygamber’in (s.a.s) Bir Eğitim-Öğretim Uygulaması Olarak Sözlerini Ayetlerle Delillendirmesi
Authors: Koç Ahmet
Published: November 2020

Hz. Peygamber’in kullandığı eğitim uygulamalarından biri de sözlerinin içinde veya sonunda ayet okumasıdır. Hz. Peygamber, nazil olan ayetleri açıklamasının dışında, günlük olaylar karşısında dahi ayet okumuştur. Hz. Peygamber’in eğitim uygulamaları içinde, ayetlere yer vermesini birbirinden farklı durumlarda yaptığı görülmektedir; bazen anlattıklarını ayetlerle delillendirmiş, bazen sorulara ayetlerle cevaplar vermiş, bazen bir kavramı ayetle açıklamış ve bazen de açıkladığı konuyu ayetle daha genişçe izah etmiştir.
Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi yöntemiyle yapılmıştır. Araştırmada Kütüb-i Tis’a esas alınmıştır. Bu eserler taranarak Hz. Peygamber’in hadislerinin içinde veya sonunda okuduğu ayetler tespit edilmiş, ardından bu ayetlerin okunma sebebi incelenmiştir. Hz. Peygamber’in hadislerinden sonra ayet okuması, sekiz başlık altında incelenmiş ve bu durumun onun sıkça kullandığı bir eğitim metodu olduğu ortaya konmuştur. Hz. Peygamber’in hadislerinden veya uygulamalarından sonra bir ayet okuması, onun bir ta’limi, yani sahabesine ve dolayısıyla ümmetine bir öğretim biçimi olarak değerlendirilebilir. Ayrıca bu, Kur’an ve Sünnet birlikteliği ve bütünlüğünün de bir delili olarak görülebilir.
Hz. Peygamber’in Tarıma Bakışı ve Medine Merkezli Tarımsal Düzenlemeleri
Authors: Oğuzay Fatih
Published: November 2020

Bir tarım kenti olan Medine’ye gerçekleştirilen hicretten sonra, Hz. Peygamber’in tarım alanında yaptığı düzenlemeler araştırmanın konusunu teşkil etmektedir. Medine’de tarım, toplumun gündelik, sosyal, kültürel ve iktisadî hayatında oldukça önemli bir yere sahipti. Bu nedenle Hz. Peygamber, bu alanda da bir takım düzenlemeler yapmış ve mevcut problemlere çözümler getirmişti. Atıl arazilerin tarıma açılması, zirai ortaklıkların tarafları mağdur etmeyecek şekilde düzenlenmesi, suyun kullanımı konusunda yaşanan problemlerin çözülmesi, mahsulün hasat ve satış zamanlarının belirlenmesi, ürünün pazarlanması konusunda gerekli tedbirlerin alınması ve tarım vergilerinin adil bir şekilde tahsili, üzerinde durulan başlıca meseleler arasındaydı. Bu düzenlemeler ile üretici ve tüketicinin korunması amaçlanmış, tarımsal üretim teşvik edilmişti. Bu konularla ilgili verilerin tespiti ve analizi, tartışmaların değerlendirilmesi araştırmanın başlıca metodunu oluşturmaktadır. Hz. Peygamber’in tarıma bakışını ve bu alandaki düzenlemelerini ortaya koyması bakımından önem arz eden bu araştırmanın, Medine döneminin daha iyi anlaşılmasına katkı sağlaması amaçlanmaktadır.
African Physician Migration to High-Income Nations: Diverse Motives to Emigrate ("We Are not Florence Nightingale") or Stay in Africa ("There Is No Place Like Home") Comment on "Doctor Retention: A Cross-sectional Study of How Ireland Has Been Losing the Battle"
Authors: Tankwanchi Akhenaten Siankam , Hagopian Amy , Vermund Sten H.
Published: November 2020

Research in assessing the global and asymmetric flows of health workers in general, and international medical graduates in particular, is fraught with controversy. The complex goal of improving health status of the citizens of home nations while ensuring the right of health workers to migrate generates policy discussions and decisions that often are not adequately informed by evidence. In times of global public health crises like the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic, the need for equitable distribution and adequate training of health workers globally becomes even more pressing. Brugha et al report suboptimal training and working conditions among Irish and foreign medical doctors practicing in Ireland, while predicting large-scale outward migration. We comment on health personnel migration and retention based on our own experience in this area of research. Drawing from our examination of medical migration dynamics from sub-Saharan Africa, we argue for greater consideration of health workforce retention in research and policy related to resource-limited settings. The right to health suggests the need to retain healthcare providers whose education was typically subsidized by the home nation. The right to migrate may conflict with the right to health. Hence, a deeper understanding is needed as to healthcare worker motives based on interactions of psychosocial processes, economic and material determinants, and quality of work environments.
Bernoulli Wavelets Operational Matrices Method for the Solution of Nonlinear Stochastic Itô-Volterra Integral Equations
Authors: Shiralashetti S. C. , Lamani Lata
Published: November 2020

This article gives an effective strategy to solve nonlinear stochastic Itô-Volterra integral equations (NSIVIE). These equations can be reduced to a system of nonlinear algebraic equations with unknown coefficients, using Bernoulli wavelets, their operational matrix of integration (OMI), stochastic operational matrix of integration (SOMI) and these equations can be solved numerically. Error analysis of the proposed method is given. Moreover, the results obtained are compared to exact solutions with numerical examples to show that the method described is accurate and precise.
Effects of Connected and Automated Vehicles in a Cooperative Environment
Authors: Pribyl Ondrej
Published: November 2020

Cooperative and automated vehicles (CAVs) are often considered a mean to improve quality of life in cities, the traffic flow parameters in particular. This paper provides some evidence based on microscopic traffic simulation on how the effects can really be. Important is that the particular use cases are not built in vehicles only. We focus on so called cooperative environment and advanced traffic control measures.This paper describes the impact of CAVs on a cooperative urban environment, resulting from a European research project - MAVEN. We clearly demonstrate that a proper integration of CAVs into city traffic management can, for example, help with respect to the environmental goals and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 12 % (a combination of GLOSA and signal optimization). On corridors with a green wave, a capacity increase of up to 34% was achieved. Already for lower penetra- tion rates (20% penetration of CAVs), there are significant improvements in traffic performance. For example, platooning leads to a decrease of CO2 emissions of 2,6 % or an impact indicator by 17,7%.
Masseter muscle adaptation following orthognathic surgery - Biomodelling analysis - A pilot study
Authors: Duarte Fernando , Neves Silva João , Hopper Colin , Hunt Nigel
Published: November 2020

Purpose: This pilot investigation was designed to apply several, newly developed
and more sophisticated methods of measuring muscle structure, function and fibre
orientation to a situation where adaptation of muscle is pivotal to the success of a
therapeutic approach.
Materials and Methods: Patients attending the combined orthodontic / orthognathic
surgery clinic at Clitrofa – Centro Médico, Dentário e Cirúrgico, in Trofa - Portugal
were screened using Magnetic Resonance Imaging protocol. Ten patients scheduled
for a bimaxillary osteotomy involving a combination of maxillary Le Fort I impaction
procedure coupled with a sagittal split advancement of the mandible were select to
form the study group. An Experimental design used to provide information in relation
to masticatory muscle adaptation following orthognathic surgery. The study involved
the contribution of two independent examiners that measured the changes in fibre
orientation at the different jaw positions using AnatomicsTM software, at three different
time moments. A combination of different parametric tests has been used to compare
the different experimental variables.
Results: Statistical differences have been identified between examiners measurements
and between operations. There were no significant differences testing different times.
Conclusions: The discrepancies between examiners probably arise from small
variations in the experimental methodology used by them. The differences between
operations reveal masseter muscle adaptation following orthognathic surgery. The
measurement of “P1 masseter muscle/ zygomatic bone / process mastoid anterior
angle” and “P2 masseter muscle / mandibular angle” can therefore be a valuable tool
for controlling the reworking of masseter muscle upon orthognathic surgery.
​The importance of occlusal force measurement in orthognathic surgery - A pilot study
Authors: Duarte Fernando , Neves Silva João , Hopper Colin , Hunt Nigel
Published: November 2020

Purpose: This pilot investigation was designed to apply several, newly developed and
more sophisticated methods of measuring muscle structure and function in a situation
where adaptation of muscle is pivotal to the success of a therapeutic approach.
Materials and Methods: Patients attending the combined orthodontic/orthognathic
surgery clinic at the Clitrofa – Centro Médico, Dentário e Cirúrgico, in Trofa - Portugal
were tested according to the protocol of Bite force and occlusal contact area were
simultaneously measured with Bite Training Machine and Occlusal Force Diagnostic
System. An Experimental design used for the measurement of occlusal force. The
study involved the contribution of two independent examiners that measured the
bite pressure (psi) in five different FSS sensors at three different time moments. A
combination of different parametric tests has been used to compare the different
experimental variables.
Results: Neither the variation of examiner, nor the variations of time have shown to
influence the bite pressure (psi). In contrast, the occlusal force measurement system
developed has shown a high level of sensitivity due to the distribution of the five
FSS sensors in the horseshoe-shaped form. A three-pressure region model fits the
experimental data shown in this study, comprising a low-pressure region located in
the anterior part of the dental arch, a medium-pressure region in the medial part of
the dental arch and an high-pressure region located in the posterior part of the dental
arch.
Conclusions: The piezoelectric sensors used in the present study have shown high
reproducibility of measurement. Due to the recent miniaturization of FSS sensors, the
authors are developing new occlusal force measurement systems comprising a higher
number of piezoelectric sensors, with the objective of attaining even higher sensitivity
of measurement throughout the different region of the dental arches.
Simplified protocol for horizontal and vertical post-extractive GBR with intentionally exposed PTFE membrane - Case series
Authors: Cappellin Mario
Published: November 2020

Purpose: Post-extractive sites often need soft and hard tissue regeneration in order to
place implants with optimal functional and aesthetic conditions. The author proposed
several techniques for bone preservation and regeneration: most of them requires
release incisions and coronally advanced flap to obtain primary closure, so regain a
correct alignment of keratinized gingiva makes mandatory a further surgery with a
connective tissue graft from secondary surgical site.
Case report: Since May 2018 we applied with some adjustments Open Barrier Technique
(proposed by E. Funakoshi, 2005) in 152 post-extractive alveolar preservation and GBR;
after 3-6 months we placed 194 implants, with 100% success and survival rate.
Conclusions: Our simplified protocol allows performing vertical and horizontal GBR
in post-extractive sites without release incisions: non resorbable PTFE membrane
protects wound and bone graft for 6-8 week; secondary healing ensures thick
keratinized tissue and bone maturation, suitable to place implants after 3-6 months.
A Comparison Analysis of Fuzzy and Bayesian Linear Model Parameter Estimates for Replicated Response Measures
Authors: TÜRKŞEN Özlem
Published: November 2020

It is possible to define functional relationship between replicated response measures and input variables by using fuzzy and Bayesian modeling approaches. The main aim of the study is to present the alternative usability of fuzzy modeling approach to Bayesian modeling approach with defining a proper alpha-cut level among the many alpha-cut levels. In this study, the uncertainty of estimated model parameters were compared by transforming the estimated parameter values to intervals. Interval valued parameter estimates were obtained through alpha-cut level presentation and credible intervals for fuzzy and Bayesian approaches, respectively. Thus, it was achieved to model the replicated response measured (RRM) data set without making any probabilistic modeling assumptions which were hard to satisfy for small sized RRM data set. To compare the interval valued model parameter estimates in the proposed study, midpoint, width, radius and Hausdorff metrics were used. And also, interval type residuals were calculated to see the performance of predicted fuzzy and Bayesian models for making clear comparison. Two data sets from the literature, which were called Roman Catapult and Printing Ink, were used and the obtained results were discussed in application part.
COVID-19 en mujeres embarazadas
Authors: Piña-Ferrer Lenys
Published: November 2020

COVID-19 en mujeres embarazadas
Factores de riesgos diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en población urbana
Authors: Castillo-Merino Yasmin , Acuña-Acebo Mercedes-Del-Rosario , Pinargote-Chancay Rosa-del-Rocío
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: Evaluar los factores de riesgos de diabetes en la población urbana de Jipijapa, provincia de Manabí del Ecuador. Metodología: De tipo descriptivo transversal, el diseño fue no experimental y con un enfoque deductivo, la población estuvo constituida por 91 sujetos adultos del cantón Jipijapa que han sido diagnosticadas con riesgo metabólico de sufrir diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2), que cumplieron con todos los criterios de inclusión poblacional. Conclusión: El control del consumo de sulfonilureas en relación al ejercicio físico debe ser vigilado para evitar empeoramiento metabólico, por cuanto podría producir hipoglicemia, recalcándose el consumo de dietas diseñadas de modo particular al paciente, siendo posible seguir un patrón mediterráneo en el consumo de alimentos por cuanto se considera relacionalmente beneficioso sobre a diabetes, lo cual en conjugación con el deporte, podrían evitar o prevenir afecciones relacionadas a la diabetes en la población de estudio.
El Trabajo Fin de Grado en la Facultad de Ciencias del Trabajo (7). Jornada de trabajo: el TFG en la Facultad de Ciencias del Trabajo. Innovación, retos y oportunidades.
Authors: Gil Lázaro Alicia , Bernal García Francisco
Published: November 2020

Esta animación didáctica muestra y recopila algunos vídeos sobre la Jornada de Trabajo titulada “Innovación y Mejora docente en los Trabajos Fin de Grado de la Facultad de Ciencias del Trabajo” como parte de las actividades del citado proyecto.
Culture in Computer-Based Learning Systems: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Baker Ryan Shaun , Walker Erin , Ogan Amy , Madaio Michael
Published: November 2020

Computer-based learning technologies are now being used worldwide, but are mostly researched in a small number of countries and contexts. Increasing research suggests that modifications are needed to make computer-based learning responsive for all students worldwide. In this article for the inaugural special issue of Computer-Based Learning in Context, we discuss the virtues and limitations of existing theoretical paradigms of culture and context, relevant to computer-based learning. We note cases where existing approaches are successful, while listing some key phenomena in computer-based learning that fail to be explained by current approaches. We close by unpacking some open questions that limit our ability to make progress on such systems and suggesting some of the attributes of useful next-generation theory on culture and context in computer-based learning. In particular, we discuss possible steps forward that can be used to better operationalize culture and make theory on culture and context more concrete and actionable. Published as Baker, R.S., Ogan, A.E., Madaio, M., Walker, E. (2019) Culture in Computer-Based Learning Systems: Challenges and Opportunities. Computer-Based Learning in Context, 1(1), 1-13.
Evaluation of Blood Lipid Concentrations of Dioxins in Firefighters Depending on Polymorphic Variants of Xenobiotic Detoxification Genes
Authors: Kriyt VE , Sladkova YN , Sannikov MV , Pyatibrat AO
Published: November 2020

Summary. Background: The specifics of occupational activities of firefighters is determined by exposures to both fire hazards and a combination of occupational risk factors of various nature significantly exceeding their standard values. Adverse chemical exposures rank first due to unpredictable toxic effects of combustion products from burning synthetic polymers. Yet, the most dangerous are low-temperature fires emitting a wide range of air contaminants including highly lipophilic, bioaccumulative and persistent dioxins. The purpose of the research was to study the relationship between various polymorphic variants of xenobiotic detoxification genes and blood lipid concentrations of dioxins in firefighters. Materials and methods: We measured average dioxin concentrations in ambient air at different stages of firefighting and in blood lipids of firefighters with different length of service using the analytical method of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The cumulative effect of dioxins was estimated in relation to polymorphic variants of xenobiotic detoxification genes of the first and second phases of biotransformation by determining polymorphisms, the main research method being polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: High concentrations of dioxins measured in ambient air at all stages of firefighting and in blood lipids of firefighters with a significant correlation with work experience indicate that inhalation is one of the main routes of exposure to dioxins and that these chemicals are occupational risk factors for this professional group. The analysis of the relationship between various polymorphic variants of xenobiotic detoxification genes and blood lipid concentrations of dioxins in the firefighters showed a higher blood level of dioxins in carriers of minor alleles. Conclusions: Genotyping of firefighters and identification of carriers of minor alleles of xenobiotic detoxification genes may contribute to timely preventive and rehabilitation measures aimed at elimination of adverse health effects of occupational exposure to dioxins.
THE EFFECT OF CONSERVATIVE AGRICULTURAL WORKS ON SOIL AND FIELD PLANTS AND OPTIMIZED MECHANIZATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Bularda M. , Vişinescu I. , Ghiorghe A. , Vlăduţ V. , Cujbescu D.
Published: November 2020

In this paper was performed a thorough analysis of the effects of the conservative system of mechanized works, minimum-till (hard disc and scarifier) and no till (direct sowing), compared to the classic system (ploughing), highlighting the influences on soil and plants, the ways to reduce the technological costs, the improvement of soil quality indices, by accumulating organic matter and increasing humus supply, the need to reduce the traffic of mechanical equipment and opportunities to reduce fuel consumption, the improvement of conditions for retaining and capitalizing water reserves in the soil, the reduction of working hours and labour requirements.
TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF BIOGAS PRODUCTION AT A SMALL AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE WITH MODELING OF THE OPTIMAL DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY RESOURCES FOR PROFITS MAXIMIZATION
Authors: Tokarchuk D.M. , Pryshliak N.V. , Tokarchuk O.A. , Mazur K.V.
Published: November 2020

The use of biogas is one of the ways to supplement and partially replace traditional fuels in rural areas. The feasibility of farms’ energy supply from their own energy source and the need to reduce harmful emissions into the environment make the biogas plant an indispensable element of modern livestock complexes. The article considers the possibility of using biogas for energy supply of an agricultural enterprise. The schemes and design capabilities of biogas plant for small and medium size farms are considered. The list and volume of products that can be obtained from the operation of the biogas plant have been determined. Economic indicators of the use of animal manure for biogas production have been determined. A comparison of the cost-effectiveness of using biogas energy products has been conducted.
Foresight in Ukraine in 2019-2020: the vision of experts in priority areas of science and technology in Ukraine for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors:   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Pysarenko T. V. , Kvasha T. K. , Paladchenko O. F. , Rozhkova L. V. , Bohomazova V. M. , Shabranska N. I. , Molchanova I. V. , Kovalenko O. V.
Published: November 2020

Foresight-based forecasting methods have become widespread throughout the world, which provide for the study of the prospects for the development of markets, industries, science-intensive products, with the justification of management decisions, etc. Technological foresight is a method for determining the prospects for innovative development, identifying technological breakthroughs that can maximally affect the development of the economy and society in the medium and long term. The validity period of the Laws of Ukraine "On Priority Areas of Scientific and Technical Activity" and "On Priority Areas of Innovation Activity in Ukraine" expires in 2021-2022. Taking into account the Decree of the President of Ukraine from September 30, 2019 No. 722/2019 "On the Sustainable Development Goals of Ukraine for the period up to 2030", it was decided to conduct foresight studies in Ukraine, and put the Sustainable Development Goals as their basis. The chosen methodology provided for foresight research in three stages: 1) a survey of experts - representatives of scientific organizations and higher educational institutions (HEIs) on the proposed directions of scientific and technological research that are important for achieving the SDG in Ukraine; 2) a survey of experts - representatives of business and central authorities on the acceptability of the directions proposed by scientists for the development of business and the state; 3) determination of international competitiveness and patentability of the Ukrainian scientists proposals. More than 500 experts took part in foresight research in Ukraine, including representatives of central executive authorities, scientists, heads of public organizations, associations and businessmen. Based on the results of expert surveys, a list of the most necessary directions for the development of science and technology for 2021-2030 for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals was determined. This list includes proposals on the topics of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are proposed to be combined into such clusters and which are proposed as strategic priorities for scientific and technological activities: • digitalization of the economy; • green growth and increased resource efficiency of the economy; • overcoming hunger, developing the agro-industrial complex; • health of the nation; • development of industry 4.0 and convergent technologies; • development of an inclusive society.
Analysis of promising world scientific and technological research areas according to Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 "Good health and well-being" using the "Web of Science" and "Derwent Innovation" platforms tools: scientific and analytical note: scientific and analytical report
Authors:   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Bohomazova V. M.
Published: November 2020

The work was carried out in the framework of the formation of proposals for the project of new priority directions of scientific and technological development of Ukraine for 2021-2030. Its goal is to establish the most promising and most priority scientific and technological directions in the field of medicine for Ukraine to achieve Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 "Good health and well-being". To achieve this goal, foreign information sources on innovations in the medical field, as well as strategic program documents of the EU countries have been analyzed and key areas of global technological development have been identified. A scientometric analysis of the medical sphere was carried out on the basis of the international database Web of Science, namely, the publication activity and dynamics of citations of a selected array of publications were investigated and the directions with the highest rates of publication activity and high rates of growth of citations were identified. A patent analysis of the field of medicine was carried out, in particular, patents publications from the Derwent Innovation database that correspond to medical topics by keywords and codes of the international patent classification were selected. A selected array of patents on the dynamics of patenting and placement on a landscape map was examined. Areas with the highest rates of patent activity were highlighted. The promising technological areas of the field of medicine were identified, which included areas with the highest growth rates of publication and patent activity, high rates of citation growth and saturation of patents on the landscape map at the same time. As a result of the work, it was concluded that the most promising medical technologies in the world are: wearable devices, 3D printing, smart technologies, health trackers, augmented reality and precise (personalized) medicine. The obtained results can be used in the formation of new priority areas of scientific and technological development of Ukraine in the field of healthcare.
Determinants of infectious disease in children: Epidemiological Phenomena
Authors: Yarmaliza Yarmaliza
Published: November 2020

Diarrhea is a disease with changes in the shape and concentration of feces, which softens until melted, and increases the frequency of bowel movements more than normal (3 times or more a day). Data from Tanoh Manyang Village in 2014 showed the proportion of diar-rhea in infants was 12% of 144 children, in 2015 26% of 156 children, in 2016 as many as 40% of 343 children. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of maternal culture on the incidence of infectious diseases (diarrhea) in infants. The population in this study 138, with sampling using total sampilng. This type of analytic survey research with cross sectional approach, data analysis using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate. Chi-square test results showed that mothers 'knowledge and attitudes as well as clean and healthy life behaviors of mothers affected the incidence of diarrhea in infants (p <0.05), while the results of multivariate logistic regression tests showed that mothers' clean and healthy life behavior had a stronger influence on incidence of diarrhea in toddlers with Exp (B) value of 38, 201. Conclusions from the results of multivariate regression tests the mother's clean and healthy behavior has a strong influence on the incidence of diarrhea in infants. It is suggested that related agencies can increase health promotion in the form of counseling to the community so as to increase knowledge of clean and healthy living behavior in preventing infectious diseases, especially the incidence of diarrhea in infants.
Detection of tunneling events in physically defined silicon quantum dot using single-shot measurements improved by numerical treatments
Authors: Mizokuchi Raisei , Tadokoro Masahiro , Kodera Tetsuo
Published: November 2020

We report the detection of a single tunneling event of electrons in a physically defined silicon quantum dot system. In the measurement, we observed single-shot tunneling events in a quantum dot using a charge sensor; however, the tunneling statistics are difficult to acquire because of their weak signals. Hence, two numerical treatments using a digital filter and a change point detection technique are applied, and the latter enables precise signal detection, which is confirmed in the simulation. We expect the combination of such digital processing with integrated circuits to enable a fast qubit readout from a noisy system.
Enhancing meaningful teaching and learning process through conducting re- search
Authors:   Corporación Universitaria Adventista, Córdoba Eulices , Mayorga Esteban , Perea Licenia , Bedoya Carolina , Ramírez Angie , Trujillo Feder , Silva Karen , Alvarado Carlos , Narváez Nelson
Published: November 2020

This paper reports a study that was conducted to develop language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) through implementing Integrated Tasks in English as a Foreign language teaching Context. The participants were 10 learners who were taking different English courses (First, second, third, fourth and fifth semester respectively), their English levels range from A1 to B1 and come from rural and urban areas all over Colombia. The study was conducted under the methodology of a mix-method and data were collected through interviews, online surveys and students’ reports of their results in the integrated tasks. The results suggest that Integrated tasks (meaningful assignments that combine the four language skills) seem to be a meaningful way to help learners develop their receptive and productive abilities. The participants highlighted the use of this methodology as a way to boost classroom autonomy, participation and providing them with rich practice to empower their capabilities in the English education process. In summary, Integrated Tasks served to shape the routine of the e-classroom and open discussion, decision-making and refer to the real-unreal daily life situations.
The Architecture of the Enlightenment and the Birth of Modernity: from the High Baroque to Late Classicism
Authors: Shvidkovsky Dmitry
Published: November 2020

The article is devoted to the architecture of the Enlightenment in a broad sense. The author is convinced that this period is the time of the beginning of Modernity, the birth of the Early Modern Times architecture. He thinks that the cycle of the development of humanity, which architecture has been expressing most clearly of all other arts since the 17th century - the epoch of the English Revolution, has not ended yet. The ideas developed at that time continue to exist in our minds. They are still actual for contemporary architecture, developing it and solving the problems established at our civilization’s birth.
The most contemporary ideas: of the sustainable architecture, natural, biologically orientated, friendly to the environment, which create the world of the perfect natural man preserving the ideals of the Ancients and the Moderns, creativity, and technologies – they are all directly linked to the ideas which were on the agenda of the architectural theory of England, France, Russia, Italy, Germany of the Age of Enlightenment. They were put into practice in the implemented designs of those times. The panorama of the European art of building, including Russian as one of the central laboratories of the Enlightenment during which the vast country’s territory underwent reforms, is truly gigantic.
The author cites the main theories of the period in question. He shows one of the main qualities of the art of architecture from the High Baroque style to the Late Classicism, and further – up to postmodernism and even sustainable architecture: the attempt to create the environment, in which architecture would emphasize different aspects of meaning, would become architecture parlante as Claude Ledoux said. The interaction of several stylistic trends took place during the implementation of the stated process. In this process, the author underlines the importance of the Baroque’s universal character and the ideology of the Enlightenment, which gave birth to the “clever choice” of architectural forms.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIROV DEPARTMENT STORE AND FACTORY-KITCHEN IN MEMOIRS AND DOCUMENTS
Authors: Dayanov Anna , Zalmanzon Raphael
Published: November 2020

The article presents the history of the Narva Factory-Kitchen construction in the late 1920s - early 1930s. A decision was made on the general construction of factory-kitchens, which were to become the basis of the USSR’s state public catering system in the 1920s-1930s. In Leningrad, it was decided to build four factory-kitchens, including the Narva one, which was supposed to share a building with a department store (later the Kirov Department Store). A competition was announced to design the factory-kitchen building. The article describes the factory-kitchen project that won the competition. Four architects were the authors of the project developed in the constructivism style. Over time, the idea of factory-kitchens turned out to be inconsistent, and the Narva Factory-Kitchen was closed. The Kirov Department Store had also stopped working for a long time. In the early 2000s, a decision was made to reconstruct it. During the preparation of the project for the reconstruction of the Kirov Department Store, research work was carried out to identify design materials and documents on the history of the Narva Factory-Kitchen and Department Store building. In addition to many graphic images, the authors of the article discovered interesting facts about the construction progress and the first years of the factory-kitchen. The found documents: protocols, reports, critical notes, and memoirs of a participant in the events, illuminate the construction and operation of the factory-kitchen from different points of view - from official materials (texts of explanatory notes to project documentation, publications in the official press, minutes of meetings, construction inspection reports) and from personal assessments of various facts related to the Nevsky Factory-Kitchen (memoirs of contemporaries, workers who took part in the construction work and further operation of the enterprise). The documents also made it possible to reproduce the realities of the production process of the 1920s-1930s, for example, socialist competition, high-powered work practices, and shturmovshchina. The fact that construction work was carried out in the absence of actual plans was revealed. Besides, the coordination of work was systematically disrupted. The created picture shows a low work organization level, which caused numerous imperfections and low construction quality. In turn, this was one of the reasons for the problems in the operation of the factory-kitchen. Based on the found documents and the actual violations of an operational nature, the article also notes: non-observance of the sanitary and hygienic regime, the monotonous menu of the dining room, low quality of dishes. The documents also report on economic violations. Later, for several reasons, the very idea of ​​a factory-kitchen discredited itself. At present, the building of the Kirov Department Store has been reconstructed and is in operation.
PENGARUH PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE TRAINING TERHADAP FUNGSI DEFEKASI PADA IBU POSTPARTUM SPONTAN.
Authors: Yusita Intan , Effendi Jusuf S. , Pragholapati Andria
Published: November 2020

Persalinan merupakan kejadian alamiah yang dialami oleh setiap ibu hamil. 60% ibu nifas memiliki gangguan defekasi. Faktor yang memengaruhi proses defekasi pada ibu nifas adalah kurang latihan fisik atau imobilisasi pada ibu. Salah satu aktivitas yang dianjurkan untuk dilakukan para ibu setelah melahirkan adalah senam nifas Pelvic Floor Muscle Treatment (PFMT) atau latihan yang dilakukan khusus untuk otot dasar panggul. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Pelvic Floor Muscle Training  terhadap defekasi pertama pada ibu post partum spontan dalam pencegahan gangguan fungsi defekasi pada ibu . Metode penelitian menggunakan quasy experiment dengan one group post test design with control. Jumlah sampel keseluruhan adalah 36 orang. Tenik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara consecutive sampling dengan permutasi random blok. Intrumen pengumpulan data yaitu Lembar observasional adalah melakukan pengamatan secara langsung ke objek penelitian untuk melihat dari dekat kegiatan yang dilakukan. Lembar observasi yang meliputi gerakan Senam Otot dasar panggul (Pelvic Floor Muscle Training ). Hasil Senam Pelvic Floor Muscle Training  berpengaruh terhadap percepatan defekasi pertama pada ibu Postpartum dibandingkan dengan tidak melakukan senam. Tenaga kesehatan hendaknya berupaya memberikan penyuluhan dan konseling tentang pentingnya Pelvic Floor Muscle Training .
Martabat Manusia Sebagai Basis Etis Masyarakat Multikultural
Authors: Madung Otto Gusti
Published: November 2020

Abstract: Since the issue of the war against global terrorism emerged, the discourse surrounding the concept of human dignity returns as a normative basis for the protection of basic human rights. The term human dignity has existed since the days of ancient Greek philosophy and was further developed in dialogue with medieval Christian theology and the secular thought of modern times. This article places special emphasis on the understanding of human dignity as defined by a secular thinker and exponent of the Enlightenment, Immanuel Kant. The concept of human dignity as developed by Immanuel Kant is rational and transcends the boundaries of religions, cultures and ideologies; therefore it is suitable as a normative basis for a multicultural society. But the article also does not turn a blind eye to some critical observations offered by adherents of particular ethics concerning the Kantian universal ethics. These critical observations emphasize the ethical principle of substantial solidarity in order to overcome the dangers of anonymity in each model of formal ethics.

Keywords: Human dignity, multiculturalism, imperative, ethics, human rights.

Abstrak: Sejak isu perang melawan terorisme global muncul, wacana seputar konsep martabat manusia kembali menjadi aktual sebagai basis normatif dalam melindungi hak-hak dasar manusia. Istilah martabat manusia sudah lahir sejak zaman Yunani kuno dan dalam perjalanan sejarah berdialog dengan pandangan teologi Kristen Abad Pertengahan serta pemikiran sekular abad modern. Tulisan ini mencoba memberikan penekanan khusus pada pemahaman tentang martabat manusia seperti dirumuskan oleh pemikir sekular abad pencerahan yakni Immanuel Kant. Konsep martabat manusia yang dikembangkan oleh Immanuel Kant bersifat rasional dan melampaui sekat-sekat agama, ideologi dan budaya; sehingga dipandang layak untuk dijadikan basis normatif sebuah masyarakat multikultural. Akan tetapi, penulis juga tidak menutup mata terhadap beberapa catatan kritis yang diberikan oleh beberapa pengikut etika khusus berkaitan dengan etika universal Kant. Catatan-catatan kritis tersebut menekankan aspek solidaritas substansial dalam etika untuk mengatasi bahaya-bahaya anonimitas dalam setiap model etika formal.

Kata-kata Kunci: Martabat manusia, multikulturalitas, imperatif, etika, hak-hak asasi manusia.