bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kurpiowszczyzna – zarys kształtowania funkcji osadniczo-rolniczych i krajobrazu Cykl: Kurpiowszczyzna. Przekształcenia krajobrazu osadniczego do czasu przystąpienia Polski do Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Starzyk Agnieszka
Published: November 2021

Kurpiowszczyzna to jeden z ciekawszych regionów etnograficznych, z ośrodkiem oryginalnej, świetnie zachowanej i pieczołowicie kultywowanej kultury ludowej Kurpiów. Obraz wsi kurpiowskiej jest wyni- kiem wielowiekowych działań człowieka. Na przestrzeni stuleci następowały przekształcenia krajobra- zu, oparte na przystosowywaniu środowiska przyrodniczego do uprawy ziemi i stopniowym zakładaniu siedzib ludzkich, które dały obraz współczesny. Tradycyjna kultura ludowa kurpiowskiej grupy etno- graficznej oraz wysoka wartość środowiska przyrodniczego były inspiracją do podjęcia badań z zakre- su transformacji otwartego krajobrazu osadniczego regionu kurpiowskiego. Celem pracy było zbadanie procesów decydujących o przekształceniach krajobrazu naturalnego i kulturowego Kurpiowszczyzny. Zakres terytorialny pracy obejmuje obszar Kurpiowszczyzny położony między Omulwią i Szkwą, który w XV w. znalazł się w powiecie ostrołęckim i w nim pozostał. Zakres czasowy badania obejmuje okres od pierwszych wzmianek o zasiedlaniu obszaru do czasu przystąpienia Polski do Unii Europejskiej. Przyjęte zostały następujące metody badawcze: analizy bibliograficznej i piśmiennictwa dotyczącego tematu pracy, analizy historycznej obejmującej rozwój osadnictwa na badanym terenie, analizy kar- tograficznej porównawczej w zakresie osadnictwa i przekształcania krajobrazu, analizy statystycznej w zakresie infrastruktury społecznej i technicznej. W pracy posługiwano się także inwentaryzacją krajo- brazową i urbanistyczno-ruralistyczną. Struktura cyklu, zawarta w siedmiu artykułach, obejmuje zagadnienia związane z kształtowaniem i roz- wojem osadnictwa na obszarze Kurpiowszczyzny: 1) Kurpiowszczyzna w badaniach naukowych, 2) Kur- piowszczyzna w kulturze ludowej, 3) Kurpiowszczyzna – zarys kształtowania funkcji osadniczo-rolni- czych i krajobrazu, 4) Kurpiowszczyzna – charakterystyka krajobrazu osadniczego, 5) Kurpiowszczyzna – dominujące zmiany w krajobrazie pod wpływem czynników społeczno-ekonomicznych w okresie 45-le- cia powojennego, 6) Kurpiowszczyzna – dominujące zmiany w krajobrazie pod wpływem czynników społeczno-ekonomicznych w okresie transformacji ustrojowej. Cykl zamyka artykuł dotyczący współcze- sności: 7) Kurpiowszczyzna – 18 lat od wstąpienia Polski do Unii Europejskiej (publikacja w 2022).
Buscar el mejoramiento docente en la educación a distancia
Authors: Haro Piña Alexis
Published: November 2021

La educación siempre ha estado en el desarrollo del ser humano. Desde que los padres decidieron instruir a sus hijos en aspectos como la caza o el cuidado de sí mismos, ésta ha servido para mejorar la calidad de vida y, del mismo modo, ha evolucionado drásticamente con el paso del tiempo. En medio de la pandemia de la covid-19, los docentes nos hemos visto obligados a no tener sesiones educativas de forma presencial, a las cuales estábamos acostumbrados. Con ello, obtuvimos experiencias en las que se pone en evidencia que nos hace falta desarrollar habilidades para clases digitales. El objetivo principal de este artículo es mencionar las áreas de oportunidad que tenemos en la educación a distancia. Asimismo, se revisarán cuestiones como: ¿qué beneficios tiene la educación en línea?, ¿qué aspectos en contra tiene?, ¿qué problemáticas existen? y ¿qué áreas de oportunidad tenemos en este momento y cómo podemos implementarlas?
The Precision Agriculture Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Gomathy Dr. C. K.
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Agriculture has been the sector of paramount importance as it feeds the country's population along with contributing to the GDP. Crop yield varies with a combination of factors including soil properties, climate, elevation and irrigation technique. Technological developments have fallen short in estimating the yield based on this joint dependence of the said factors. Hence, in this project a data-driven model that learns by historic soil as well as rainfall data to analyse and predict crop yield over seasons in several districts, has been developed. For this study, a particular crop, Rice, is considered. The designed hybrid neural network model identifies optimal combinations of soil parameters and blends it with the rainfall pattern in a selected region to evolve the expected crop yield. The backbone for the predictive analysis model with respect to the rainfall is based on the TimeSeries approach in Supervised Learning. The technology used for the final prediction of the crop yield is again a branch of Machine Learning, known as Recurrent Neural Networks. With two inter-communicating data-driven models working at the backend, the final predictions obtained were successful in depicting the interdependence between soil parameters for yield and weather attributes. Keywords: Precision agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Crop management, Solutions, Yield, Soil management
Significance and Analysis of Time and Cost Overrun in the Construction Industry of Mumbai
Authors: Mulye Priyesh
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The occurrence of time and cost overrun has become quite significant in a majority of construction projects in India, which is negatively affecting the GDP and potential development of nation. As per the statistics of project cost and duration in March 2012, 179 projects out of 555 projects of worth 150 Crore INR have been facing cost and time overrun and others are at the very high risk, with the total construction cost overrun of 1.23 Lakh Crore INR. (Times, 2013) The time and cost overrun of the construction projects results in overextension of the time and finance of the client which may lead to entire failure of the project, unfinished project, abandoned project or reduction in the performance standards of the project. This condition depicts the requirement of the study and analysis of the causes or risk factors for time and cost overrun, and solutions and strategies for mitigation of cost and time overrun. The present research involves the study and analysis of the various risk factors related to time and cost overrun; assessment of the overruns in the construction projects of Mumbai, India and other parts of the world; identification and analysis of the leading causes for time and cost overrun in the construction projects of Mumbai; identification of potential solutions; and preparation of an effective mitigation model for overruns in construction projects of Mumbai
Using low cost materials for highly efficient eco-friendly FASnI3 based solar cell with Cu2O as HTM and TiO2 as ETM with different metal contacts
Authors: Vishnuwaran M , Ramachandran K , Roy Priyanka , khare Ayush , Ragavendran V
Published: November 2021

Perovskite materials are considered the mainstay of PV manufacturing
asoutstandingto notable optoelectronic properties. In this work the act
of Pb-free FASnI3 based PSC, TiO2 as ETL, and Cu2O as HTL and Ag,Au,
Pt,are the different metal contact is simulated using SCAPS software.
Here we focused on the impactparameters of device such as the thickness
of the Ab-Layer, doping level ofperovskite layer and different working
temperature. Additionally, we investigated the effect of different metal
contact and their work function. The simulated results show that a
perovskite layer thickness of 350nm for good perovskite solar cell. For
optimizing parameters, efficiency 18.10%, FF 78.14, Jsc 29.61, and Voc
0.7821 have been achieved for Cu2O and TiO2 respectively. The thermal
study shows that device configurations for this present work at 300k it
is stable for this entire work.
Islet Autoantibody Type-Specific Titer Thresholds Improve Stratification of Risk of Progression to Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Authors: Ng Kenney , Stavropoulos Harry , Anand Vibha , Veijola Riitta , Toppari Jorma , Maziarz Marlena , Lundgren Markus , Waugh Kathy , Frohnert Brigitte I. , Martin Frank , Hagopian William , Achenbach Peter
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE: To utilize islet
autoantibody titers to improve the estimation of future type 1 diabetes risk in
children.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:
Prospective cohort studies in Finland, Germany, Sweden and the US followed
24,662 children at increased genetic or familial risk to develop islet
autoimmunity and diabetes. For 1,604 children with confirmed positivity, titers
of autoantibodies against insulin (IAA), glutamic acid decarboxylase (GADA) and
insulinoma-associated antigen-2 (IA-2A) were harmonized for diabetes risk analyses.

RESULTS: Survival analysis from
time of confirmed positivity revealed markedly different 5-year diabetes risks
associated with IAA (n=909), GADA (n=1076) or IA-2A (n=714), when stratified by
quartiles of titer, ranging from 19% (GADA 1st quartile) to 60%
(IA-2A 4th quartile). The minimum titer associated with a maximum
difference in 5-year risk differed for each autoantibody, corresponding to the
58.6th, 52.4th and 10.2nd percentile of
children specifically positive for each of IAA, GADA and IA-2A, respectively.
Using these autoantibody type-specific titer thresholds in the 1,481 children
with all autoantibodies tested, the 5-year risk conferred by single (n=954) and
multiple (n=527) autoantibodies could be stratified from 6%
to 75% (p<0.0001). The thresholds effectively identified children with 50%
or higher 5-year risk when considering age-specific autoantibody screening
(57-65% positive predictive value and 56-74% sensitivity for ages 1-5 years).
Multivariable analysis confirmed the significance of associations between the
three autoantibody titers and diabetes risk, informing a childhood risk
surveillance strategy.

CONCLUSIONS: This study defined
islet autoantibody type-specific titer thresholds that significantly improved
type 1 diabetes risk stratification in children.
Clinically Relevant Circulating Protein Biomarkers for Type 1 Diabetes: Evidence From a Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Yazdanpanah Nahid , Yazdanpanah Mojgan , Wang Ye , Forgetta Vincenzo , Pollak Michael , Polychronakos Constantin , Richards Brent , Manousaki Despoina
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To identify circulating proteins
influencing type 1 diabetes susceptibility using Mendelian randomization (MR).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We employed a large-scale two-sample
MR study, using cis genetic
determinants (protein quantative trait loci or pQTL) of up to 1,611 circulating
proteins from five large genome-wide association studies, to screen for causal associations
of these proteins with type 1 diabetes risk in 9,684 cases with type 1 diabetes
and 15,743 controls. Further, pleiotropy-robust MR methods were used in
sensitivity analyses using both cis and trans-pQTL.

RESULTS

We found
that a genetically predicted a standard deviation increase in Signal Regulatory
Protein Gamma (SIRPG) level was associated with increased risk of type 1
diabetes risk (MR OR = 1.66, 95% 1.36- 2.03; P = 7.1 x 10-7). The
risk of type 1 diabetes increased almost two-fold per genetically predicted SD
increase in interleukin-27 Epstein-Barr Virus Induced 3 (IL27-EBI3) protein
levels (MR OR=1.97, 95% CI = 1.48 – 2.62, P= 3.7 x10-6). However, a SD
increase in chymotrypsinogen B1 (CTRB1) was associated with decreased risk of
type 1 diabetes (MR OR=0.84, 95% CI = 0.77 – 0.90, P= 6.1 x10-6).

Sensitivity analyses
using MR methods testing for pleiotropy while including trans-pQTL
showed similar results. While the MR-Egger suggested no pleotropic effect (p-value MR-Egger intercept =
0.31) there
was evidence of pleiotropy in MR-PRESSO (p-value global test =0.006).

CONCLUSIONS

We
identified three novel circulating protein biomarkers associated with type 1
diabetes risk using a MR approach. These biomarkers are promising targets for
development of drugs and/or of screening tools for early prediction of type 1
diabetes.
Grupo de pesquisa Litere – Literatura, Teoria literária e Religião
Authors: Cappelli Marcio , Souza Vitor Chaves de
Published: November 2021

O presente artigo tem o propósito de apresentar o grupo de pesquisa “Litere – Literatura, Teoria literária e Religião”, em seus diversos aspectos. Para isso, inicialmente, nos concentraremos na descrição de seu vínculo institucional e, consequentemente, de sua relação com as Ciências da Religião no Brasil; também faremos uma breve exposição de sua proposta básica, bem como de sua organização geral, e de suas principais atividades, ressaltando aspectos históricos que julgamos relevantes. Num segundo momento, nos centraremos na apresentação dos marcos epistemológicos e referenciais teóricos que norteiam o nosso trabalho. Por fim, tentaremos oferecer um panorama do número de pesquisadores, eventos organizados e publicações.
Não violência, Cristianismo e Sociedade em O Reino de Deus está em Vós, de Tolstói
Authors: Martins de Souza César , Castro Weverton
Published: November 2021

No final do século XIX, o renomado escritor russo Liev Tolstói publicou O reino de Deus está em vós, no qual defende suas principais propostas para a sociedade baseadas em sua visão sobre o cristianismo. Em momentos em que o cristianismo aparece na sociedade como sendo utilizado para embasar a defesa do endurecimento de punições contra o crime, como pena de morte, o uso de armas para se defender e até mesmo de guerras e exclusões sociais em todo o mundo, a proposta de Tolstói de libertar a humanidade do mal, baseando-se na resistência não violenta a todas formas de violência ganha atualidade. A análise de O reino de Deus está em vós, de Tolstói, evidencia sua defesa de que Cristo libertou todas as pessoas, e que podem então decidir entre o bem e o mal, rejeitando a violência e buscando estabelecer o reino de Deus em cada ser humano para que pudessem chegar ao entendimento da verdade. Esta busca não permitiria se submeter às ordens contrárias aos ensinamentos de Cristo, que para  Tolstói, destacam de forma inegociável que os cristãos não devem fazer uso de todo e qualquer uso de violência, nem mesmo para reprimi-la.
ANALISIS PERGERAKAN SAHAM PERUSAHAAN SUB SEKTOR FARMASI MENGGUNAKAN INDIKATOR BOLLINGER BAND DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Elita Intan , Wardianto K. Bagus , Harori M. Iqbal
Published: November 2021

This study aims to measure the accuracy of technical analysis using the Bollinger Band indicator in predicting stock prices in the middle of pandemic covid-19. The concept in this study is to compare daily stock price predictions according to technical indicators with the closing prices that occured on that day. Sample selection technique used in this research used a purposive sampling method and obtained 9 pharmaceutical sub-sector companies listed on the IDX from February to April 2020. The type of data used is a chart of the company's daily stock price movements obtained from finance.yahoo.com. The data analysis technique used was the paired sample t-test and used the SPSS 26 analysis tool. The results of this study indicate that the Bollinger indicator does not have a significant difference.

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur keakuratan analisis teknikal dengan indikator Bollinger Band dalam memprediksi harga saham pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Konsep pada penelitian ini adalah membandingkan prediksi harga saham harian menurut indikator teknikal dengan harga penutupan yang terjadi pada hari tersebut. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan diperoleh sebanyak 9 perusahaan sub sektor farmasi yang terdaftar di BEI selama Februari hingga April 2020. Jenis data yang digunakan yaitu berupa grafik pergerakan harga saham harian perusahaan yang diperoleh dari finance.yahoo.com. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji independent sample t-test dan menggunakan alat analisis program SPSS 26. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa indikator Bollinger tidak memiliki perbedaan yang signifikan.
DAMPAK DIGITALISASI TERHADAP INDUSTRI SKINCARE
Authors: Sari Dila Komala , Sugiono Arif , Nugeraha Prasetya
Published: November 2021

This study aimed to determine how much influence e-service quality, e-advertisement, and celebrity endorser had on online purchasing decisions at Bening's Clinic skincare. The population in this study were Bening's Clinic consumers. The data were obtained from questionnaires that were filled out online using a Likert scale,. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling technique with a total sample size of 385 respondents from Bening's Clinic consumers. The data analysis of this research used descriptive data analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicated that e-service quality partially did not had a significant effect on purchasing decisions, e-advertisement and celebrity endorsers partially have a significant effect on online purchasing decisions at Bening's Clinic skincare. In this study, trust and response were dominant factors that need to be maintained, because they determined Bening's Clinic's online skincare purchase decision as a beauty product. 

 

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh e-service quality, e- advertisement, dan celebrity endorser terhadap keputusan pembelian secara online pada skincare Bening’s Clinic. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen Bening’s Clinic. Data tersebut diperoleh dari kuesioner yang diisi secara online dengan menggunakan skala likert, . teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 385 responden konsumen Bening’s Clinic. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data deskriptif dan analisis regresi linear berganda.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa e-service quality secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, e- advertisement dan celebrity endorser secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian secara online pada skincare Bening’s Clinic. Pada penelitian ini kepercayaan dan respon menjadi faktor dominan yang perlu dipertahankan, karena menentukan keputusan pembelian online skincare Bening’s Clinic sebagai produk kecantikan.
CRIOPRESERVAÇÃO DE SEMENTES DO PANTANAL
Authors: De Faria Cabral Paes Pereira e Barros Carolina , Baptista da Luz Petterson , Antônio da Silva Júnior Marcos , De Paiva Sobrinho Severino , Moreira de Medeiros Carolina , Leal Sander Nilo
Published: November 2021

A biodiversidade que compõe a flora brasileira possui grande riqueza e diversidade de espécies, entretanto, as florestas vem sofrendo ao longo dos anos com mudanças abruptas nos padrões da composição e abundância das espécies. Existe uma preocupação no meio científico, para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas que visem a conservação dos recursos genéticos vegetais nos biomas brasileiros. Dessa forma, objetivou-se com este trabalho desenvolver protocolos de conservação para sementes de duas espécies florestais do bioma Pantanal, por meio do armazenamento em nitrogênio líquido (NL2). O experimento foi distribuído em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com 2.200 sementes para cada espécie, compondo 10 tratamentos, sendo a TP - Testemunha Padrão com dosagem 0 de crioprotetor e sem imersão em NL2, a Testemunha (T.) com dosagem 0 de crioprotetor, com imersão em NL2 e quatro variações de concentração de sacarose (0,29, 0,58, 0,87 e 1,16M) e dimetilsulfoxido-DMSO (5, 10, 15 e 20%) em solução. As sementes foram mergulhadas e mantidas nas soluções crioprotetoras e posteriormente embaladas e armazenadas em NL2 por 120 horas. Foram avaliados a porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação, porcentagem de emergência, índice de velocidade de emergência, comprimentos parte aérea e raiz da plântula, massas secas da parte aérea e raiz e massa seca total. A partir dos resultados observados, pode-se afirmar que para todas as espécies estudadas o armazenamento das sementes em NL2 sem o uso de soluções crioprotetoras é viável.
Epistimologi Filsafat Kewirausahaan: Membaca Konsep Entrepreneurship Musa Asy’arie
Authors: Sochimin Sochimin
Published: November 2021

Musa Asy'arie is a professor of philosophy, but on the other hand has expertise in the field of entrepreneurship. This can be seen from both his scientific works and his involvement in practical economic activities. This very comprehensive mastery of the two scientific domains in Musa Asy'arie has its own charm to be studied and explored further, thus giving rise to a philosophical scientific paradigm that integrates with empirical applications in the realm of entrepreneurship. This research shows the critical thinking of a Musa Asy'arie towards the political policies of the leaders of the Indonesian nation from time to time, especially those related to the pattern of forming the nation's mental attitude, seen from a philosophical perspective
New Zealand Pew Survey ‘Spring 2021’ Covid-related Results
Authors: Crothers Charles
Published: November 2021

NZ results relating to Covid of a ‘Spring’ Pew Research center survey are presented. NZers tend to be strong supporters of NZ’s handling of the Covid outbreak.
Analysis The Student Perception of Application Clinical Skills Online Learning in The Pandemic Time Covid-19
Authors: Rahayu Anik Puji , Sulistiyawati Sulistiyawati , Purnamasari Cicih Bhakti , Sawitri Endang , Fikriah Ika
Published: November 2021

Government policies that apply social distancing, work from home, and learn from home to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 corona virus have an impact on learning methods. Clinical learning methods in pre-pandemic health education are carried out in campus laboratories and direct clinical services to patients. Thus, in this condition, the provision cannot be implemented. For this reason, it is necessary to modify the learning method from offline to online to meet the continuity of the student learning process. In the first stage, the clinical skills online learning method using online videos is supported by lecturers’ explanations in a 120-minute meeting. In the second stage, students are given the task of making videos of procedural skills that have been taught in 170 minutes, with a video duration of 10-15 minutes. At the next meeting, a review or response is carried out with students on the standard operating procedure and the theory that underlies it. The design in this study is a descriptive analysis with 511 respondents from the medical education study program and the nursing diploma 3 study program at the Faculty of Medicine, Mulawarman University. The research used was 44 items of statement questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, and questionnaire items were sent to respondents via Google Forms. From the results of this study, there is a significant relationship between the perceptions of students who apply clinical skills online learning seen from the effectiveness of learning in the Covid-19 pandemic era with p-value = 0.000, with a very strong relationship with the Spearman value rho of 0.791 in a positive direction. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of online clinical skills learning during the Covid-19 pandemic was effective. As a suggestion, clinical learning methods with various blended learning or hybrid learning methods should be modified.
Demographic Profile, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Blood Donors in a Low-Middle Income Country
Authors: Naranja Angelie Abegail Q. , Oruga Myra Dela Peña , Bonito Sheila R.
Published: November 2021

Demographic profile, knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of blood donors in a low-middle income setting was investigated in this study. The study determined the demographic profile of blood donors in terms of sex, age, ethnicity and level of education and measured the level of knowledge, attitude and practices in terms of blood donation. The relationship of the donor profiles in terms of level of knowledge, attitude and practices was also determined. It utilized a cross-sectional study design which was conducted from February-October 2020. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the volunteers of blood donors of a non-institution-based blood bank establishment in Baguio City. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square were used to analyze the data. Ethical clearance was obtained and was approved. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents were female (59.2%) with age ranged from 18–30 years old (75.3%) and in collegiate level (83.2%). Majority of the respondents’ ethnicities were Tagalog (25.9%). Study revealed that respondents have a high level of knowledge in relation to blood donation, the attitude of the respondents revealed that blood donor had strong agreement to positive statements and disagreement to negative statements. Most of the respondents donated in the past, 62.3% are lapsed donors, 18% were first time donors and the majority had an intention to donate in the future. In terms of relationship of Demographic Profile to KAP, only Practices revealed a significant relationship to sex, age, ethnicity and level of education with P value ranging from 0.05–<0.0001.
Antecedents of Psychological Empowerment and The Impact on Nurses Burnout
Authors: Jason Jason , Antonio Ferdi
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the antecedents of psychological empowerment on burnout in nurses who worked at the COVID-19 Hospital XYZ in Tangerang during the pandemic. This research is a quantitative research with survey. PLS-SEM was used to analyse empirical data obtained through simple random sampling. There were 80 samples collected and analysed through questionnaire that had been distributed online. The results showed that six of the eight variables of quality of work life, as well as psychological empowerment mediating variables, had a significant negative effect on burnout (t-statistic > 1.645). The direct influence on psychological empowerment was found to be the strongest from the opportunity to develop human capital and adequate and fair compensation (coefficient: 0.627 and 0.361). It was found that there was a negative impact of psychological empowerment on burnout (-0.756), thus the results of this study support the theory that the quality of work life can increase psychological empowerment among nurses, as well as show a new application to the psychological empowerment of nurses. This research model has moderate predictive accuracy and medium predictive relevance, so it can be developed in further research. There are managerial implications obtained from the findings of this study related to duration of work per week, work environment, granting of autonomy, as well as recommendations for future researchers regarding sample size and geographic coverage.
The role of concurrent engineering in resilient critical infrastructures during disasters
Authors: Nekooie Mohammad Ali
Published: November 2021

The world has complex mega-cities and interdependent infrastructures. This complication in infrastructure relations makes it sensitive to disasters and failures. Cascading failure causes blackouts for the whole system of infrastructures during disasters and the lack of performance of the emergency management stakeholders is clear during a disaster due to the complexity of the system. This research aimed to develop a new concurrent engineering model following the total recovery effort. The objectives of this research were to identify the clustered intervention utilized in the field of resilience and developing a cross-functional intervention network to enhance the resilience of societies during a disaster. Content analysis was employed to classify and categorize the intervention in the main divisions and sub-divisions and the grouping of stakeholders. The transposing system was employed to develop an integrated model. The result of this research showed that the operations division achieved the highest weight of information interchange during the response to improve the resilience of the system. The committee of logistics and the committee of rescue and relief needed the widest bandwidth of information flow in the concurrent engineering (CE) model. The contributed CE model helped the stakeholders provide a resilient response system. The final model and the relative share value of exchanging information for each workgroup can speed up recovery actions. This research found that concurrent engineering (CE) is a viable concept to be implemented as a strategy for emergency management. The result of this research can help policymakers achieve a collaborative teamwork environment and to improve resilience factors during emergency circumstances for critical infrastructures.
Rola łupiny nasiennej podczas kiełkowania i wzrostu nasion bobu (Vicia faba L.) w obecności siarczanu ołowiu
Authors: MOŻDŻEŃ KATARZYNA , RZEPKA ANDRZEJ
Published: November 2021

Celem niniejszej pracy było określenie wpływu siarczanu ołowiu na kiełkowanie nasion bobu (Vicia faba L.) z łupiną nasienną i bez łupiny nasiennej oraz na wzrost roślin z nich wyrosłych. Nasiona traktowano wodnymi roztworami siarczanu ołowiu o stężeniach 0,1 i 1% PbSO4. Stwierdzono, że sole ołowiu zmniejszały energię i siłę kiełkowania nasion bobu, hamowały wzrost korzeni zarówno w obecności łupiny nasiennej, jak i przy jej braku. Wzrost pędów był istotnie zahamowany u roślin wyrosłych z nasion bez łupiny nasiennej w obu stężeniach PbSO4. Pędy roślin wyrosłe z nasion z łupiną nasienną były jedynie krótsze przy stężeniu 1%. Większe stężenie PbSO4 skutkowało mniejszym przyrostem świeżej i suchej masy organów bobu. Największe różnice w procentowej zawartości wody wykazano w liściach roślin bobu. Wyniki badań wskazują, że większą tolerancję na ołów mają rośliny wyrosłe z nasion posiadających łupinę nasienną.
Tuberculosis detection in nonhuman primates is enhanced by use of testing algorithms that include an interferon-γ release assay
Authors: Yee JoAnn L. , Prongay Kamm , Van Rompay Koen K. A. , Meesawat Suthirote , Kemthong Taratorn , Halley Bryson , Carpenter Amanda , Nham Peter , Rogers Kenneth , Hasselschwert Dana , Villinger Francois , Jay Alexandra N. , Warit Saradee , Malivijitnond Suchinda , Roberts Jeffrey A.
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To develop a testing algorithm that incorporates multiple assays to evaluate host cellular and humoral immunity and antigen detection concerning Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) infection in captive nonhuman primates.

ANIMALS

Cohorts of captive-bred and wild-caught macaques from 5 different geographic regions.

PROCEDURES

Macaques were tested for MTBC infection by use of a γ interferon tuberculosis (GIFT) assay, an interferon-γ release assay, and other assays. In the first 2 cohorts (n = 15 and 181), initial validation of the GIFT assay was performed by use of experimentally infected and unexposed control macaques. In the next 3 cohorts (n = 59, 42, and 11), results were obtained for opportunistically collected samples from macaques exposed during spontaneous outbreaks.

RESULTS

Sensitivity and specificity of the GIFT assay in the control cohorts were 100% and 97%, respectively, and were variable but enhanced by incorporating results from multiple assays in spontaneous outbreaks.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The detection and management of MTBC infection in captive nonhuman primate populations is an ongoing challenge, especially with animal imports and transfers. Despite standardized practices of initial quarantine with regular intradermal tuberculin skin testing, spontaneous outbreaks continue to be reported. Since infection encompasses a range of disease manifestations over time, a testing algorithm that incorporates multiple assays, such as the GIFT assay, to evaluate host cellular and humoral immunity in addition to agent detection is needed. Testing a combination of samples from controlled studies and spontaneous outbreaks of MTBC infection in nonhuman primates would advance the development and validation of a functional algorithm that incorporates promising tools such as the GIFT assay.
Preoperative serum C-reactive protein concentration can be used to detect gallbladder rupture in dogs with gallbladder mucocele
Authors: Asakawa Makoto , Fukuzawa Mayuko , Asakawa Midori Goto , Flanders James A.
Published: November 2021

OBJECTIVE

To determine whether serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration could be used to detect gallbladder rupture (GBR) prior to surgery in dogs undergoing cholecystectomy for treatment of gallbladder mucocele (GBM).

ANIMALS

45 dogs that underwent cholecystectomy because of GBM at a companion animal referral hospital from 2017 to 2020.

PROCEDURES

Electronic medical records were reviewed, and dogs were included if serum CRP concentration had been measured within 24 hours prior to cholecystectomy. Dogs were grouped as to whether the gallbladder was found to be ruptured or intact during surgery. Accuracy of using preoperative CRP concentration to predict GBR was compared with accuracy of abdominal ultrasonography and other preoperative blood tests.

RESULTS

GBR was present in 15 dogs at the time of surgery. Median preoperative CRP concentration was significantly higher in dogs with GBR (15.1 mg/dL; interquartile range, 7.4 to 16.8 mg/dL) than in dogs with an intact gallbladder (2.65 mg/dL; interquartile range, 0.97 to 13.4 mg/dL). Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of using preoperative CRP concentration to predict GBR were 100%, 67%, and 78%, respectively.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Measurement of preoperative CRP concentration provided excellent sensitivity and moderate specificity for detection of GBR in dogs undergoing cholecystectomy because of GBM. Accuracy of using preoperative CRP concentration for detection of GBR was not superior to the accuracy of preoperative abdominal ultrasonography. However, when CRP concentration was combined with results of ultrasonography, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for detection of GBR were 100%, 93%, and 96%, respectively.
Single, large, meshed full-thickness free skin graft for reconstruction of a dorsal lumbosacral wound defect in a dog
Authors: Brown Yasmin , Cinti Filippo , Mattioli Valerio , Pisani Guido
Published: November 2021

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 12-year-old 32-kg neutered female crossbreed dog was treated for a large lumbosacral skin defect.

CLINICAL FINDINGS

The dog had sustained multiple, penetrating dog bite wounds to the lumbosacral and gluteal regions 5 days earlier. The referring veterinarian had initiated treatment with amoxicillin–clavulanic acid, which was continued at a dosage of 8.75 mg/kg, SC, every 24 hours at the referral hospital. Examination of the skin defect revealed a large subcutaneous abscess in the dorsal lumbosacral region with draining perimeter tracts at the wound margin. The partial-thickness wound measured 24 × 35 cm and had multifocal regions of necrosis extending caudally from the dorsal aspect of the T11 vertebra to the tail base. The skin defect was bounded by discolored and necrotic skin edges.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

The dog underwent extensive soft tissue wound reconstruction. A single, large, meshed full-thickness free skin graft was harvested from the left dorsolateral aspect of the thorax and grafted to the dorsal lumbosacral region, thereby enabling successful closure of the wound defect. Primary healing of the wound eventually occurred, without postoperative complications.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Use of a large, meshed full-thickness free skin graft led to a satisfactory outcome for this dog but required challenging postoperative management. Application of single, large, meshed full-thickness free skin grafts may be an option to manage large skin deficits in the lumbosacral area in dogs.
Development of renal adenocarcinoma in a ferret with renal cortical cysts (Mustela putorius furo)
Authors: Wong Amanda D. , Laniesse Delphine , zur Linden Alex , Singh Ameet , Susta Leonardo , Beaufrère Hugues
Published: November 2021

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 5.5-year-old 0.929-kg spayed female domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) underwent serial abdominal ultrasonographic and clinicopathologic examinations after multiple renal cysts were detected bilaterally during a routine examination.

CLINICAL FINDINGS

The ferret was apparently healthy at the start of the monitoring period and had no clinical signs for > 20 months. Four months after the initial examination, the largest cyst became increasingly mineralized; 17 months after detection, it had increased in size and become amorphous, and the ferret’s plasma BUN concentration was mildly high. Within 21 months after the first visit, a nodule was detectable, and hydronephrosis developed in the kidney with the largest cyst. Findings for fine-needle aspirates from the nodule were consistent with renal carcinoma.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

Contrast-enhanced CT revealed severe unilateral nephromegaly with no contrast uptake in the affected ureter. Following surgical removal of the affected kidney, histologic examination identified renal adenocarcinoma replacing the entire renal cortex and medulla. The ferret was euthanized postoperatively because of declining condition. On necropsy, metastasis to a mesenteric lymph node was identified; comorbidities included 2 other neoplasms and acute, severe injury of the contralateral kidney.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Neoplastic transformation of a renal cyst was suspected in the ferret of this report on the basis of observed ultrasonographic changes over time and extensive infiltration of the neoplasm throughout the affected kidney. Renal cysts are linked to renal neoplasia in other species, and the findings for this patient supported the need for periodic monitoring of renal cysts in ferrets.
ИМПЕРАТИВНЫЕ НОРМЫ В МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ ЧАСТНОМ ПРАВЕ
Authors: Садиков О. Н.
Published: November 2021

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Венская конвенция о договорах международной купли-продажи товаров и вопросы охраны интеллектуальной собственности
Authors: Богуславский М. М.
Published: November 2021

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В. Н. ТРОФИМОВ. ВОЕННАЯ И ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ БЕЗОПАС­ТЬ. МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЕ ПРАВО И СИЛА. М., 1991. - 135 С.
Authors: Бекяшев К. А.
Published: November 2021

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К ВОПРОСУ О КОНЦЕПЦИИ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СВОБОДЫ В СОВРЕМЕННОМ ОБЩЕСТВЕ (философско-правовые аспекты)
Authors: Ганюшкин Б. В.
Published: November 2021

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Morphological and Morphometrical Study of the Stink Bug Mustha spinulosa (Lefebrve, 1831) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) from Erbil – Iraq
Authors: Muhammed Sarkaut Hussein , Ali Wand Khalis
Published: November 2021

All life stages of the pentatomid stink bug Mustha spinulosa (Lefebrve, 1831) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) collected from several types of trees in Erbil Governorate, North Iraq, along with their morphometrical description, were illustrated. Eggs are barrel in shape, green in color when freshly laid, and usually deposited in clusters that contain 14 eggs each (sometimes 12). Nymphs complete their stage through 5 instars. Head, pronotum, and connexivum of the adults and instars are with pale pink and gray spines; female is slightly larger than male; female is 27.30 mm long and 12.80 mm wide, while male is 25.80 mm long and 11.98 mm wide. Labium proboscis is1.25 ± 0.01 cm long, with brown blackish color. A pair of scent glands are located on the underside of thorax between second and third leg base. All body parts, especially head, thorax, and abdomen are densely covered with setae.
Estimation of Hematological Parameters of Disease Severity in Iraqi Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Mahmood Zainab S. , Fadhil Hula Y. , Ad′hiah Ali H
Published: November 2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a systemic disease with a substantial impact on the hematopoietic system and hemostasis. Neutrophilia is an early indicator of SARS-CoV-2 infection, while lymphopenia acts as a biomarker of the severity of infection, and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is the main indicator of cytokine storms. Thus, this study aimed to provide local data about hematological parameters among COVID-19 patients and estimate their correlation with viral load and other factors in severe cases. A total of 99 nasopharyngeal swabs and whole blood specimens were collected from individuals suspected with COVID-19 between October and December 2020. Samples were tested by real time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) assay, COVID-19 IgG and IgM antibody tests, beside hematological analysis. The results showed a significant increase in neutrophils count and NLR, correlated with the severity of the disease Patients at older ages who are suffering from some comorbidity like hypertension and diabetes are at elevated risk to develop more severe disease outcome. The findings demonstrated a higher neutrophils count and higher death ratio in older ages. Also, the results suggest that NLR could be employed as a useful biomarker and potential prognostic tool supporting the importance of laboratory records in assessing case severity and disease progression.
Evaluation of the ocular safety associated with the exhalation delivery system with fluticasone
Authors: Skoner David P. , Meltzer Eli O. , Skoner Jonathan , Sacks Harry J. , Lumry William R.
Published: November 2021

Background: Intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) are the cornerstone of treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis. Although INCS are generally considered safe and effective, there is a concern that chronic use may lead to ocular adverse effects. Objective: To
assess ocular safety of the exhalation delivery system with fluticasone propionate (EDS-FLU) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Methods: Ocular safety data were collected during two randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled studies with open-label
extensions. Ophthalmologists performed tonometry, slit-lamp, and visual acuity examinations to assess intraocular pressure (IOP) and the presence of cataracts. Ocular examinations were conducted before double-blind treatment, at the end of the 16-week double-blind phase, and at the end of
the 8-week open-label phase. The results of pooled data from patients who received EDS-FLU 186 µg (n = 160), EDS-FLU 372 µg (n = 161), and EDS-placebo (n = 161) twice daily are reported here. Results: At the end of the double-blind phase, six patients developed
elevated average IOP > 21 mm Hg: two patients (1.2%) in the EDS-placebo group, three patients (1.9%) in the EDS-FLU 186 µg group, and one patient (0.6%) in the EDS-FLU 372 µg group. In addition, 6 of 482 patients developed cataracts: 3 patients in the EDS-placebo group, 2 patients
in the EDS-FLU 186 µg group, and 1 patient in the EDS-FLU 372 µg group. At the end of the open-label phase, two additional patients showed IOP > 21 mm Hg and two additional patients developed cataracts. Conclusion: No increased risk of elevated IOP was detected
with EDS-FLU; the rate of cataract development was similar to EDS-placebo and to that reported with other INCS.Clinical trials NCT01622569 and NCT01624662, www.clinicaltrials.gov
SEMIOTICS IN JOHN STEINBECK’S “GRAPE OF WRATH”
Authors: Masofa Ima
Published: November 2021

This article analyzes signs aspects of Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath by using the Pierce’s concept of semiotics. This article analyzes the semiotic aspects of Steibeck’s The Grapes of Wrath by using the Pierce’s concept of symbolic that is symbol,iconic and index.Symbol in Steinbeck’s the grapes of wrath is road. Iconic in Steinbeck’s the Grapes of Wrath is music. Index in Steinbeck’s the Grapes of Wrath is bank.Keywords: Symbol,Iconic,Index
MR. GEORGE HARVEY’S SHADOW ARCHETYPE AS SEEN IN ALICE SEBOLD’S THE LOVELY BONES
Authors: Dianika Rafida Arge
Published: November 2021

The thesis writer focuses on the analysis of Mr. George Harvey’s Shadow Archetype as seen in Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones. The objectives of the  study are, to find out the types of Mr. George Harvey’s Shadow Archetype, the causes of Mr. George Harvey’s Shadow Archetype and the effects of Mr. George Harvey’s Shadow Archetype as seen in Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones on himself and on neighborhood (Joe Ellis). The thesis writer applies the theory of the psyche, archetypes and shadow archetype, the causes of shadow archetype, the effects of shadow archetype and she also applies a qualitative research.Keywords: The Psyche, Archetype, Shadow
Listening Comprehension: The impact of Subtitles Typographical Features on Game Visual Novel
Authors: Kusumawati Eny
Published: November 2021

The purpose goal of this study was to test the impact of typographical features of subtitles including size, colour and position on L2 English viewers’ retention and recall of texts in game visual novel, and also the voice effect of the visual game. Quasi experimental research played in this study with 54 students of two departments, with the same characteristics. It was played the game visual novel into both classes, and administered 45 multiple choice test and questioners in the end of the classes. Both classes went through the same procedures, but one class watched the customized subtitled of the visual game novel. The data gathered were subjected to the statistical procedure of paired sample t-test. And, the result showed that the experimental class showed the better result on their understanding of the story, but there is contrarily on their listening comprehension result, that is their vocabulary comprehension, it is found that the both subtitles did not have an effect on participants’ comprehension. This study has implications for English language teachers and material developers to benefit customized bimodal subtitles as a mnemonic tool for better comprehension, retention and recall of aural content in game visual novel via Computer Assisted Language Teaching approach. Keywords: Typographical features, game visual novel, subtitles, retention and recall, Listening, vocabulary comprehension.
Archetype in Grimm’s Cinderella and Rapunzel
Authors: Masofa Ima
Published: November 2021

This article attempts to analyze archetype in Grimm’s Cinderella and Rapunzel that uses comparative studies to find differences and similarities of archetype in Grimm’s Cinderella and Rapunzel. This article uses archetype concepts that two stories have collective unconsciousness that love can solve problem. This article uses comparative studies to find archetype in Grimm’s Cinderella and Rapunzel. The study aims at comparing two different literary works. The results of this article can be formulated as follows: 1) Archetype concepts can be seen in Grimm’s Cinderella and Rapunzel because they have same characters types and themes. The two main characters of two stories face complication from harsh condition but after meeting a prince, their life change better. The themes of two stories are love. 2) Archetype in Grimm’s Cinderella and Rapunzel have similarities and differences. The similarities of the two stories are the two main characters faces complication because of bad women, themes of the two stories are love. Archetype in Grimm’s Cinderella and Rapunzel get resolution by marrying a prince. The differences of two stories are the way of the two main characters to meet a prince. In Cinderella comes to the prince party with fairy’s help and leaves her shoes that lead to prince meets and marries her. In Grimm’s Rapunzel, she meets a prince in a tower by using her long hair.    Keywords: Archetype, Collective unconsciousness, Comparative Studies.
Profiling news consumption on social media
Authors: Veronika  , Raharjo Agustinus Eko
Published: November 2021

Social media is an exciting platform to be researched at this time because users are increasing. This condition is a challenge for the media to be able to take advantage of this phenomenon into a great opportunity. The concept of social media journalism is growing as many media use social media with diverse objectives. A lot of studies have tried to see from a variety of spectacles. This research fills the research void related to the consumption of news through social media in Indonesia based on uses and gratification theory and social media concept. The survey conducted by distributing questionnaires online for two months to get 736 respondents from various regions in Indonesia. The result is that social media is not the main place for Indonesian people to look for news. Most of the respondent is still looking for news through two mediums, namely offline and other online. People who access news through social media are satisfied, but they do not have confidence in the news on social media. Besides understanding news consumption patterns on social media, this research suggests a model that the media needs to understand to utilize social media more effectively.