bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Allelic Diversity of OsGW5.1 Regulating Grain Width in Rice
Authors:   Department of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, Ayyenar Bharathi , v Raveendran ,   Department of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, Premnath Ameena ,   Department of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, D Sudhakar ,   Department of Plant Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: February 2022

Rice is the staple food for more than half of the global population and rice production has to be increased by at least 50% during 2030 to meet the requirements of the rapidly increasing population. Rice yield is determined by several quantitative traits viz. number of productive tillers, panicle length, number of grains per panicle, grain size, and photosynthetic efficiency. Grain size is a major determinant of rice yield and it is primarily governed by grain length, grain width, and grain thickness. Several candidate genes modulating yield components have been discovered and put into breeding applications. OsGW5.1 (LOC_Os05g25350), encoding for a receptor-like kinase is reported to alter grain width in rice. Advancements in genomics and re-sequencing of 3000 rice genotypes paved way for measuring allelic diversity of putative candidate genes, identification of elite haplotypes, and developing functional markers for breeding applications. In this study, the allelic diversity of OsGW5.1 was analyzed in a set of 151 IRRI-3K panel lines. Eight non-synonymous SNPs were observed and haplotype analysis identified four haplogroups of OsGW5.1. Differences in grain width of the different haplogroups were tested by Dunnet's test. Results revealed that haplotype 1 (H1) and haplotype 2 (H2) showed a significant difference in grain width. KIKUBA (haplogroup 1) was found to possess greater grain width (3.62 mm) whereas NS1515 (haplotype 2) possessed a slender grain type (1.88 mm). Identified superior donors possessing elite haplotypes of GW5.1 may be utilized in haplotype based breeding to develop next generation tailor-made high yielding rice varieties with desired grain size.
DOCUMENTAÇÂO QUE FUNDAMENTA OS ATRIBUTOS DE VALORES
Authors: fesnterseifer margit arnold
Published: February 2022

O objetivo desta pesquisa está na importância de levantamentos documentais nas edificações históricas a preservar, pois estes dados irão fundamentar a correta descrição dos atributos de valores. O con
Overview of glycemic control among admitted patients with diabetes in Tripoli University Hospital
Authors: Haifa Elhadi Alshwikh , Faiza Hander
Published: February 2022

Aim: To examine the relationship between the levels of HbA1c and hospital admission rates. Methods: We recorded HbA1c levels of all diabetic patients in Tripoli University Hospital over one year. Results: The mean HbA1c was 8.03%, with no difference between males and females. Over half of patients (56.5%) were admitted through their diabetes was well-controlled. Over half of the patients with type 1 diabetes (57/102, 55.9%) had a high HbA1c at admission compared to 42.1% of patients with type 2, who were mainly admitted with HbA1c level within the acceptable range set for this study. The HbA1c level was positively and significantly correlated with the length of hospital stay (R = 0.93, p = 0.000), and was significantly associated with hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, coronary artery disease, limb ischemia, cataract, osteomyelitis, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Conclusion: HbA1c is correlated significantly with hospitalization in type 1 diabetes but not in type 2.
Risk Preferences and the Adoption of Subsidised Crop Insurance: Evidence from Lithuania
Authors: Gassler Birgit , Rehermann Regina
Published: February 2022

Crop insurance adoption remains low among small and medium farms – despite financial public support in the form of premium subsidies. A better understanding of smaller farmers’ insurance decisions and contract attribute preferences is thus needed to encourage insurance solutions. Moreover, previous research has primarily examined risk preferences and insurance adoption among Western European farmers, while little is known about insurance markets and risk preferences in Central and Eastern European countries. We contribute to the literature by i) contrasting the current status of insurance adoption by Lithuanian farmers by farm size, ii) assessing farmers’ risk preferences and attitudes towards crop insurance, and iii) investigating small and medium farmers’ preferences for the characteristics of a new (hypothetical) subsidised multiple peril crop insurance (MPCI) product. Therefore, we conduct a socio-economic survey in Lithuania that features a risk preference elicitation task and a discrete choice experiment (DCE). Findings show that, on average, sampled farmers are risk-neutral to slightly risk-seeking and that insurance adoption is lowest among smaller farms (50 hectares). Moreover, insurance adoption was associated with higher risk exposure, higher trust in insurance services, and higher willingness to take farming-specific risks on all farms. For small and medium farms, the DCE results suggest preference heterogeneity for contract attributes and higher adoption rates when contract design reduces the risks and efforts associated with subsidised insurance.
Effect of consanguinity on birth weight and birth defects in the Agadir region of Morocco
Authors: Karim Bouadil  , Saïd El Madidi
Published: February 2022

The material of this study consists of 3701 newborns in the neonatology section, Maternity Hassan II Hospital, Agadir, Morocco from April 2016 to April 2018. For each newborn, several variables were recorded (birth weight, sex, consanguinity, gestational age, economic and social situation of parents, etc.). They types of birth defects have been classified according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Of the 3701 newborns, 171 are carriers of congenital anomalies. This represents a prevalence of 4.6% (95% CI: 3.9% - 5.3%). The prevalence of LBW was 8.7% (95% CI: 7.7% - 9.6%). Of all newborns, 715 (19,64 %) were from consanguineous marriages and the mean inbreeding coefficient for the present study was 0.012. The prevalence of congenital malformations were more frequently observed in consanguineous (7.69%) compared to non-consanguineous (3.76%). A significant association with consanguinity was observed for the congenital anomaly (p-value = 0.00052) and for LBW (p-value = 0.0008). Consanguinity was identified as significant risk factors associated with LBW and CA in this study.
Nomenclatural standards of black currant cultivars bred by Sverdlovsk Horticultural Breeding Station. Part II
Authors: Bagmet L. V. , Chebotok E. M. , Shlyavas A. V.
Published: February 2022

For the first time in Russia, N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) has initiated and is working on the creation of nomenclatural standards of domestic cultivars. The nomenclatural standard confirms the originality of the cultivar and protects the copyright of its creators. The article presents the nomenclatural standards of 8 black currant (Ribes nigrum L.) varieties bred at Sverdlovsk Horticultural Breeding Station, that are undergoing State variety testing: Ataman (WIR-54113), Viktorina (WIR-54116), Voevoda (WIR-54117), Dobrokhot (WIR-54120), Kornet (WIR-54124), Mushketer (WIR-54126), Napev Uralskiy (WIR-54135), Staratel (WIR-54130). Herbarium samples the plant material for which has been selected directly by the author of these varieties in the collection of the originator organization are taken as nomenclature standards. In addition to the description and photos of the nomenclature standards, the distinctive taxonomic and economically valuable features of each variety are given. The created nomenclature standards in the amount of 14 herbarium samples are made in accordance with the recommendations of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP), registered in the database "VIR Herbarium" and included to the type collection of the Herbarium of cultivated plants of the world, their wild relatives and weeds (WIR).
Determination of suitability of different potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties with white and pigmented pulp for processing into potato products
Authors: Goldstein V. G. , Degtyarev V. A. , Kovalenok V. A. , Semenova A. V. , Morozova A. A.
Published: February 2022

The article provides an overview of the current state of research in the field of requirements for the quality of potatoes for processing them into potato products. It is noted that the quality of potatoes with white pulp is determined by the mass fraction of: dry matter over 20 %; reducing sugars 0.2-0.5 %, glycoalkaloids no more than 200 mg/kg; starch not less than 16 %. For potatoes with pigmented pulp in addition to these indicators it is necessary to take into account the mass fraction of anthocyanins (over 0.5 %), which are effective antioxidants. The review presents the information on changes in the content of glycoalkaloids in potato tubers with pigmented pulp depending on the type of processing. The objective of experimental research is to analyze the qualitative indicators of native potato varieties with white and pigmented pulp to determine the practicability of their processing into potato products and further using as a starting material for selection. As research objects were selected 21 potato varieties with white pulp and 8 potato varieties with pigmented (colored) pulp. As a result of evaluation of the feasibility of using potatoes with white pulp 7 varieties out of 21 varieties of potatoes can be recommended for the production of potato products (Kamelot, Fritella, Rubin, Triumf, Ariya, Izyuminka, Mirazh). It is shown that the program «Statistica 12» can be used to assess the quality of potatoes on indicators of their suitability for processing into potato products. It was determined that the mass fraction of glycoalkaloids in the potato tuber is an important characteristic of the variety for its using in the production of potato products and as a table potato. Correlations between the mass fraction of potato dry matter and the mass fraction of glycoalkaloids (r = 0.47) and between the mass fraction of reducing sugars and the mass fraction of glycoalkaloids (r = 0.37) were established. The increasing in the mass fraction of these compounds is unwanted, and therefore, it is necessary to control their concentrations for choosing varieties for processing and as a starting material for the selection. Based on the analysis of the results of the evaluation of 8 experimental samples of potatoes with pigmented pulp, one sample was selected to be recommended for processing into potato products (VNIIKX-1), and two samples can be recommended as a starting material for the selection of table varieties with a high anthocyanin mass fraction (VNIIKX-4 and Indigo).
Borderline Character Structure Revisited
Authors: Schroeter Vincentia
Published: February 2022

Review and revision of borderline character type etiology and dynamics from bioenergetic point of view. Exploring revisions and offering new theories related to body-type, age, major blocks, and continuum on developmental phases chart from object relations schema. Included are views from prevailing theories in psychology and within bioenergetics as well as from a current scientific study. Treatment aspects are discussed and relational interventions included.
Microplastics pollution in selected rivers from Southeast Asia
Authors: Babel Sandhya , Ta Anh Tuan , Nguyen Thi Phuong Loan , Sembiring Emenda , Setiadi Tjandra , Sharp Alice
Published: February 2022

Microplastics have been found in all hemispheres of the world. However, studies on microplastics are mainly conducted in Europe, North America, and East Asia. Few studies are reported in the Southeast Asian region, where a large number of plastic waste is disposed of improperly into the water. This study investigated the abundance and characteristics of microplastics in the surface water of the Chao Phraya River (Thailand), Citarum River (Indonesia), and Saigon River (Vietnam). Samples were collected at urban and estuary zones of these rivers. The numbers of microplastics at the urban zones were 80±60, 12±6, and 68±20 items/m3 at the Chao Phraya, Citarum, and Saigon River, respectively. At the estuary zones, the numbers of microplastics were 48±8, 0±0 (0.08±0), and 42±5 items/m3 at the Chao Phraya, Citarum, and Saigon River, respectively. Microplastics with morphologies of fragments and fibres were mainly found in the rivers. Polypropylene and polyethylene particles were the most abundant in all collected samples. Since the selected rivers play important roles in water supply and aquaculture activities, the presence of microplastics in these rivers may negatively impact aquaculture and human health. Potential plastic management strategies to minimize microplastic problems in the selected rivers were also proposed in this study.
GIS based assessment of road traffic noise in and around of schools situated near busy roadside
Authors: KUNDU Soumya , MONDAL Naba
Published: February 2022

This study was conducted of traffic noise which affected on urban traffic noise of selected roadside school as acoustic comfort for selected locations (near school buildings) of Burdwan town and the ambient noise was recorded during four different time periods (early morning, late morning, afternoon and evening). Geographical Information System (GIS) based Inverse distance weighting (IDW) interpolating technique was used to identify the vulnerability of noise pollution in mixed areas of schools. The different acoustic descriptor such as Leq, L90, L50, L10, noise climate (NC), traffic noise index (TNI) and noise pollution level (NPL) were evaluated, while a community study was also simultaneously conducted. The results revealed that the average Leq, L90, L50, L10 varied from 76.5 dB (A) to 78.6 dB (A), 58.2 dB (A) to 60 dB (A), 65.6 (A) to 67.3 dB (A) and 86.6 (A) to 94.5 dB (A), respectively. It was observed that the noise climate reached its peak in the afternoon (35.7 ± dB (A)) and was the lowest in the evening (27.8 ± dB (A)). The health data indicated that about 71% and 8% of the inhabitants near the schools were suffering from irritation and sleeping problems respectively. The similar correlation study revealed that Leq (r = 0.484, p < 0.679), L90 (r = 0.871, p < 0.327), and L50 (r = 0.507, p < 0.662) were strongly correlated with sleep disturbance. It may therefore be safely concluded that school children in the subject schools being exposed to the same levels of hazard as the residents in the immediate vicinity were probably suffering from similar problems.
Organsational Climate and Employees Productivity Among Non-Academic Staff in Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State, South-South, Nigeria
Authors:   Ambrose Alli University (Nigeria), Ugbomhe Ugbomhe O. , Simon Adomokhai S. ,   University of Calaber (Nigeria)
Published: February 2022

This study examined the relationship between organizational climate and employees’ productivity in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted the correlational research design. The area of the study is Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State. The institution is located along express Way, KM 70 Benin Auchi Road, Benin City. The population of the study was made up of all the 1,432 non-teaching staff in all the units which the non-teaching staff function in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. The purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting 8 units/department of the non-teaching staff while the simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting a sample size of 300 non teaching staff from units/department in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. These included Verification unit, Audit, Bursary, Post-Graduate Studies, Admission Unit, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Unit, Exams and Records and Senate Services Unit. Both primary and secondary data were the main sources of data used in this study. The study used panel secondary data to answer the research questions and test the hypotheses. The secondary data were obtained using questionnaire. An adapted questionnaire titled “Organizational Climate and Employees Productivity Questionnaire” (OCEPQ) was used to elicit responses from the respondents. The method which was adopted in the analysis of data for this study is the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) statistical toolusing SPSS version 20. The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between job autonomy, job involvement, concern for employee welfare, organizational facilities and employees’ productivity in Ambrose Alli university, Ekpoma, Edo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the university management should ensure that employees are given a reasonable and commendable job autonomy in their various unit as this would enhance their level of job productivity.
Properties of coal plastics made by use of sold technology
Authors:   Bauman Moscow State Technical University (National Research University), Tarabrina T. D. , Nelyub V. A. ,   Bauman Moscow State Technical University (National Research University)
Published: February 2022

The results of theoretical and experimental studies of composite material based on a non-organic binder and a carbon tape, on the surface of which a copper coating was deposited, are presented. The copper coating of 100 nm thickness was deposited on two sides by the magnetron sputtering method. Layers of the carbon tape were bonded by soldering before impregnation. It allowed us to increase interlaminar shear strength of composite material. Impregnation was performed by the vacuum infusion method. As a result, interlaminar shear strength was increased by 70%. The main advantage of such composite materials is high values of heat resistance, which are higher than 1000 °С.
Influence of reinforcing filler sizes on technological and functional properties of paint and varnish materials
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Aviation Materials, State Scientific Center of Russian Federation, Silaeva A.A. , Kuznetsova V.A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Aviation Materials, State Scientific Center of Russian Federation, Kurshev E.V. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Aviation Materials, State Scientific Center of Russian Federation, Timoshina E.A. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Aviation Materials, State Scientific Center of Russian Federation
Published: February 2022

The dependence of technological properties and erosion resistance of samples of polyurethane erosion resistant enamel has been investigated at different modes of adding and preparing a reinforcing filler, namely tetrapod zinc oxide whiskers. The structure and the composition of the filler of different origin were studied. The way of preparation of the filler, the mode of its interaction at dispersion of paint and varnish composition considerably influences on time of life of polyurethane enamel and erosion resistance.
ON INTERFACIAL DISTRIBUTION OF NICKEL (II) AND VANADIUM (IV) IONS IN SYSTEM BASED ON PEG-1500
Authors:   N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, RAS, Levina A.V. , Fedorova M.I. ,   N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, RAS, Zakhodyaeva Yu.A. ,   N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, RAS, Voshkin A.A. ,   N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, RAS
Published: February 2022

The interfacial distribution of nickel (II) and vanadium (IV) ions in an extraction system based on polyethylene glycolPEG-1500 and sodium nitrate has been studied. Based on obtained experimental data, a functional diagram for the isolation of ions of nickel (II) and vanadium (IV) from a model solution formed after demetallization of crude oil was developed.
Methodology for estimation of residual life of turbine blades of gas turbine engine under high-temperature creep condition
Authors:   Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation, Ratenko O.A. , Petrov Yu. V. , Samoilenko V.M.
Published: February 2022

A calculation methodology for estimating the residual life of a high-pressure turbine blade based on the taking into account of the morphological state of dispersion-strengthened material is proposed. A good convergence of the calculation results with the experimental data is shown.
Relationship Between the Level of Poverty and the Factors of Green Economy in the Countries of the European Union
Authors:   HSE University, Moscow 101000, Russian Federation, Rutskiy Vladislav N. ,   Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russian Federation, Filippov Ilia A. ,   Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russian Federation
Published: February 2022

The paper is aimed at studying approaches to measuring poverty and the green economy, and conducting an empirical analysis of the relationship between the poverty rate and the factors of the green economy for the countries of the European Union. The authors identify trends in the formation of a new model of environmentally sustainable development in these countries. An empirical correlation and regression model is developed, which describes, along with macroeconomic factors, the impact of green economy factors on the level of poverty risk in the EU countries. The assessment of the model specification based on panel data of the countries of the European Union shows a negative relationship between the share of renewable energy and labor productivity on the one hand and the level of poverty risk on the other hand. This indicates the need for further development of green economy in the EU countries countries.
Payment to Investors Policy Choice: US Market Research
Authors:   HSE University, Saint Petersburg 190121, Russian Federation, Nazarova Varvara V. , Ivanova Anastasia A. ,   HSE University, Saint Petersburg 190121, Russian Federation
Published: February 2022

In recent years, US share buyback costs have hit record highs, in part due to the 2017 Tax Reform, shareholder activities and record low borrowing costs. The purpose of the present study is to explore the reasons for choosing a policy of payments to investors in American companies and the impact of share buybacks on the results of companies and the economic system. The study reviews traditional theories that explain the choice of investor payout policy. The authors have highlighted the main motives of companies when making decisions on the payment mechanism. After examining the existing theoretical aspects of the choice of payment policy and the trend of US buybacks, a panel data regression analysis of is carried out to comprehensively investigate the causes and consequences of the choice of payment policy. The study identifies managements’ motives for the share buyback and demonstrates the positive impact of share buybacks on the company’s development.
HENRI LEFEBVRE: SPACE, TIME, AND CHANGES IN THE REGIONAL ECONOMY
Authors: Mutabdzija Goran
Published: February 2022

This
paper emphasizes Lefebvre's interpretation of relational space as a social
construct that enabled a "spatial turn" in the social sciences in the
late 1960s. This is evidenced by his most important essays and books (1968,
1991, 2003) on space, the results of which have been transposed into other
disciplines, as evidenced by works from a wide range of social sciences, from
geography (Harvey, 1973; Soja, 1989; Peet, 1998; Dear, 2000; Elden, 2004;
Castree, 2004; Shields, 2011; Gregory, 2015), spatial planning, urbanism and
urban studies (Kipfer, 2008; Goonewardena, 2008) to economics (Berend, 2009;
Nijkamp, ​​2012, Capello, 2016, Suwala, 2021). This led to theoretical bases
for new disciplinary directions in geography (radical and postmodern geography)
and regional economy by introducing a new classification of relational space
(diverse-stylized and diverse-relational). Understanding this epistemological
transition is possible through different concepts of space and absolute,
relative, relational. Broader ontological reasoning is needed, and this has
been provided by numerous theorists, such as sociologists (Blaas and Foster,
1992; Schmidt, 2008) to philosophers and social theorists (Bachelard, 1969;
Foucault, 1984; Prigge, 2008; Cusset, 2015; Knoblauch and Löw, 2017). In this
way, the theory of the social production of space became widely accepted.
Still, the ideological component of that concept (material social practice as a
Marxist thesis) became the antithesis of the emerging poststructuralist
antithesis (fragmentation of socio-cultural issue of nations, through cultural
studies, into numerous identity micro groups) led to a neoliberal synthesis
(privatization and deregulation of the market, to strengthen the role of
financial capital in socio-economic relations).
Confidence judgments are associated with face identification accuracy: Findings from a confidence forced-choice task
Authors: Jeckeln Geraldine , Mamassian Pascal , O'TOOLE ALICE
Published: February 2022

Confidence is assumed to be an indicator of identification accuracy in legal practices (e.g., eyewitness testimony or forensic face examination). However, it is not clear whether people can evaluate the correctness of their face identification decisions reliably using confidence reports. Confidence in the correctness of the perceptual decision was measured with a confidence forced-choice methodology: Upon completion of two perceptual face-identity matching trials, the participants were asked to compare the two decisions and to select the trial on which they felt more confident. On each face-identity matching trial, participants viewed three face images (two same-identity images, one different-identity image) and were instructed to select the image of the different identity. In order to measure the extent to which difficulty level informs confidence decisions, we selected face-image triads using item-difficulty estimates extracted from psychometric modeling applied in a prior study. The difference in difficulty between the paired face-image triads, predicted the proportion of high-confidence judgments allocated to the easier trial of the pair. Consistent with the impact of difficulty monitoring on confidence judgments, performance was significantly more accurate on trials associated with higher confidence. Overall, the results suggested that people reliably evaluate the correctness of their perceptual face-identity matching decisions and use trial difficulty to evaluate confidence.
What is Semantic Distance? A Review and Proposed Method for Modeling Conceptual Transitions in Natural Language
Authors: Reilly Jamie , Zuckerman Bonnie , Finley Ann Marie , Litovsky Celia Paula , Kenett Yoed
Published: February 2022

Cognitive science has seen a rapid evolution of the tools available for studying conceptual knowledge. Historically, much of our understanding of semantic memory has been informed through studies using language. Natural language processing (NLP) has offered groundbreaking techniques for elucidating relationships between concepts and language at unprecedented scales. One of the most popular applications has involved mathematically representing concepts using high dimensional feature spaces. Here we describe the nature of such semantic spaces and review ways in which human- and machine-generated semantic distance metrics differ in capturing taxonomic (e.g., dog-wolf) versus thematic (e.g., dog-leash) semantic relationships. We propose a novel method and open-source algorithm for deriving semantic distances between adjacent content words in connected language samples. This R package transforms a user-specified language transcript into a vector of pairwise semantic distances spanning all adjacent bigrams (e.g., The cat drank the milk → cat-drink, drink-milk, etc.). These distances constitute a continuous time series reflecting word-by-word level changes in meaning across a language sample of any length. We derive semantic distance norms and apply the proposed technique to a classic work of short fiction, To Build a Fire (Jack London, 1908). We discuss extensions of this time series approach, including the potential for forecasting, causal modeling, topic cohesion, and as an implicit measure of semantic impairment in spoken and/or written narratives.
Bouncing back from life’s perturbations: Formalizing psychological resilience from a complex systems perspective
Authors: Lunansky Gabriela , van Borkulo Claudia D. , Blanken Tessa , Cramer Angélique Odette Joanne , Borsboom Denny
Published: February 2022

Resilience refers to the ability to return to normal psychological functioning despite facing adversity. It remains an open question how to anticipate and study resilience, due to its dynamic and multifactorial nature. This paper presents a novel formalized simulation framework for studying resilience from a complex systems perspective. From this view, resilience is a property of a system that arises if a system is located in a stable and healthy state despite facing adversity. We use the network theory of psychopathology, which states that mental disorders are self-sustaining endpoints of direct symptom-symptom interactions organized in a network system. The internal structure of the network determines the most likely trajectory of symptom development. We introduce the resilience quadrant, which organizes the state of symptom networks on two domains: 1) healthy versus disordered, and 2) stable versus unstable. The quadrant captures different behaviors along those dimensions: resilient trajectories in the face of adversity, as well as persistent symptoms despite treatment interventions. Subsequently, we introduce a systematic methodology, using simulated perturbations, to determine where in the resilience quadrant an observed network is currently located. As such, we present a novel outlook on resilience by combining existing statistical symptom network models with simulation techniques.
Reducing lumbar flexion in a repetitive lifting task: Comparison of leukotape and kinesio tape and their effect on lumbar proprioception
Authors: Grütters Kim , Narciss Susanne , Beaudette Shawn M. , Oppici Luca
Published: February 2022

A rigid leukotape applied to the skin of the trunk dorsum, superficial to the lumbar paraspinals has been shown to reduce lumbar flexion in repetitive lifting. It is unclear which mechanism underpins this reduction, and whether a tape with more elastic properties (i.e., kinesio tape) can yield similar results. In this pilot study, twelve participants were randomly allocated into two groups, and practiced a lifting task with either leukotape or kinesio tape applied to the skin of their trunk dorsum. Participants also performed a sagittal plane repositioning task to assess lumbar proprioception.The results show a small reduction in lumbar flexion in the kinesio-tape group and a moderate reduction in the leukotape group, and suggest a reduced repositioning errors in the kinesio-tape group only. We suggest that leukotape may correct the movement and improve performance during a flexion-based task, while kinesio tape may improve lumbar proprioception and promote learning.
Comparison of ADC Value and Prognostic Factors in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Authors:   Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Educational Hospital, Sisli/Istanbul, Turkey, Yılmaz Ebru , Yılmaz Ayhan ,   GOP Taksim Training and Educational Hospital, Taksim, Turkey, Dogan Sebahat Nacar ,   GOP Taksim Training and Educational Hospital, Taksim, Turkey, Cin Merve ,   GOP Taksim Training and Educational Hospital, Taksim, Turkey, Karasu Rabia ,   Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Educational Hospital, Sisli/Istanbul, Turkey
Published: February 2022

Objective: Aim of this study is to investigate whether there is a correlation by comparison of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in invasive ductal carcinoma patients whom magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed before surgery with prognostic factors such as tumour grade, estrogen/progesterone receptors (ER/PR), HER2/neu (c-erbB-2 protooncogene), level of Ki-67. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed breast MRI in our radiology department between 2015 and 2017. The patients in whom diagnosed as not otherwise specified invasive ductal carcinoma (NOSIDC) after tru-cut biopsy and had preoperatively performed MRI were included in this study. Results: The retrospective review yielded 27 patients and evaluated ADC value in 30 lesions. Mean ADC value of lesions was 0,911x10-3mm2 /s (0,456-1,30x10-3mm2 /s) and mean ADC value of normal breast parenchyma was 1,613x10-3mm2 /s (1,116-2,453x10- 3mm2 /s). Statistically significant difference was not found between grade 1 (1 lesion), grade 2 (19 lesions), grade 3 (10 lesions), ER positive (25 lesions), ER negative (4 lesions), PR positive (1 lesion), PR negative (8 lesions), HER2 negative (21 lesions), HER2 positive (8 lesions) cases (grade; p=0.074, ER; p=0.57, PR; p=0.66, HER2; p=0.58). Mean ADC value was 0,855x10-3mm2 /s (0.660-1.30 x10-3mm²/s) in lesions of high Ki-67 proliferative index (20 lesions) and was 1,040x10- 3mm2 /s (0.985-1.70 x10-3mm²/s) in lesions of low Ki-67 proliferative index (5 lesions). Statistically significant difference between these two groups was found (p=0.007). Conclusion: In our evaluated prognostic factors, correlation with ADC value was found only in Ki-67 proliferative index and statistically significant difference was not found in the others.
Prophylactic cholecystectomy by low-impact laparoscopy in drepanocyte children after selective transfusion exchange: the result of a monocentric study
Authors:   Register in department of general surgery, Faculty of medicine and Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin, Zinsou Tagnon Ghislain Juste , Attolou Setondji Gilles Roger ,   Senior lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin Republic of Benin, Akonkwa Pascal Bugamba ,   Register in department of general surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin and lecturer, Institut Superieur de techniques medicales de Kanyamulande,South Kivu Province, DRC, Valimungighe Moise Muhindo ,   Register in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin and Faculty of Medicine, Université Catholique du Graben, Butembo, DRC, Proske Jean Marie ,   Visceral Surgeon and Head of metabolic visceral and vascular surgery and urology, Centre Hospitalier du Sud Francillien at Corbeilles Essonnes, France, Dejinnin Josué Avakoudjo ,   Professor of Urology, Head of department of Urology, CNHU-HKM, Faculty of Health Sciences,University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin, Dossou Francis Moise ,   Professor of general surgery and thoracic surgery, Head of department of General Surgery, CHUD OP-Porto Novo, Faculty of Medicine and Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin, Kuassi Delphin Mehinto ,   Professor of general surgery, Head of department of visceral Surgery, CNHU HKM- Cotonou, Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin
Published: February 2022

Background: A monocentric study was undertaken in order to study the morbidity of cholecystectomy by low-impact laparoscopy in sickle cell children with asymptomatic vesicular lithiasis, and to bring the relevance of a clinical pathway with selective preoperative transfusion exchange in the prevention of alloimmunization. Method: Over a period of 7 years, between July 2011 and August 2018, 44 consecutive sickle cell children were surgically treated for their cholelithiasis. During the first phase of the study, 22 children had a systematic transfusion exchange. For the next 22 children, from January 2016, a selective transfusion exchange protocol was applied. Results: Microcœlioscopy was converted into laparoscopy. No perioperative complication occurred in patients after a transfusion exchange. The selective exchange protocol reduced the number of transfusions by 77.28 %. Acute thoracic crisis occurred on day 1 in one of the non-transfused patients requiring postoperative transfusion. Conclusion: A transfusion exchange was performed selectively. Only laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed under general anesthesia. Acute thoracic crisis occurred on day 1 in one of the non-transfused patients requiring postoperative transfusion.
Epidemiological profile of pulmonary tuberculosis relapse cases in the city of Butembo east of the democratic republic of Congo
Authors:   Senior Lecturer and Head of Research and Head of Department of Public Health in the Faculty of Medicine of the Catholic University of Graben, André Kambale Maliro , Moise Muhindo Valimungighe ,   Registrer in Surgery department in Faculty of Heath sciences of University of Abomey Calavi,Republic of Benin and Senior lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine of The Catholic University of Graben DRC, Jackson Kakule Kombi ,   Doctor of Medicine, Catholic University of Graben, DRC, Kasomo Paluku ,   Senior lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health of the Catholic University of Graben and Vision Rehabilitation Technician at Graben University Clinic, DRC, Vivalya Nzanzu Mutume ,   Registrer in psychiatria in Kampala International University, Uganda, Apollinaire Kahindo Saasita ,   Junior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine of the Graben Catholic University, DRC, Augustin Kasereka Mutsunga ,   Consultant Physician in Department of Internal Medicine, Graben University Clinics, DRC, Paulin Mbo Mukonkole Jean ,   Professor at Kisangani University and Dean of UEA Faculty of Medicine, DRC
Published: February 2022

Introduction: Antibiotic resistance to the treatment of Tuberculosis is of growing concern around the world. The aim of this work was to determine the frequency and epidemiological factors of Tuberculosis relapse in Butembo town. Method: This descriptive study covered the period from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2015. The research data were collected from the quarterly reports of the Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment Centers (TCSCs) in Butembo City. Data analysis was performed using Chi square, Odds Ratio and Linear Regression tests. Result: In a cohort of 4881 patients followed up for pulmonary tuberculosis in Butembo town, the frequency of Tuberculosis relapses was 1.78%. This frequency had an annual downward trend of -0.134%. The mortality rate for Tuberculosis relapses was 10%. History of alcohol and tobacco, associated morbidities such as HIV AIDS, malnutrition and diabetes were found to be significant risk factors for TB relapse. The onset of TB relapses was significantly dependent on the patients' profession. Conclusion: The trend of relapse cases is decreasing in Butembo City. This is in agreement with WHO's goals of reversing the epidemiological trend of Tuberculosis by 2020.
Information and Communication Technology Scenario of Nepal: Assessing Policy Environment and Challenges
Authors: Bhattarai Manohar Kumar
Published: February 2022

Advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) offer great opportunities for developing countries to stimulate economic growth. However, Nepal has not been able to harness the full potential of the ICTs and benefit from them to the extent possible because of the general absence of underlying fundamentals including policies and strategies aligned with the technological dynamism of the sector, to address ever evolving needs and fully capitalize on opportunities offered ICTs and digital technologies. To rise to the ICT challenge facing the country requires a thorough review of structural impediments to the transformative potential of ICTs and digital technologies, establishment of the policy environment that promotes innovative harnessing of these technologies by all actors, including the private sector, and a strategic orientation that factors in fast evolving technology landscape, where artificial intelligence, blockchain, analytics and Industry 4.0 are set to play defining roles going forward.
Saving the environment from the internet: A polynomial mitigation model of reducing Individual Internet Consumption through Internet Pricing and Environmental Awareness
Authors: Wathuge Ayodhya , Sedera Darshana
Published: February 2022

The ever-increasing internet usage purports to make substantial damage to the environment as a result of the emissions arising from the internet supporting infrastructures like data centers. However, there has been much less discussion on creating an awareness of the damage that the internet does to the environment. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the internet use can be reduced at the individual level by calibrating internet price and one’s environmental awareness. The study employs a population-based survey experiment and conducts a polynomial regression analysis using a sample of 326 individuals to understand the conjoined relationship between internet price and environmental awareness. The results indicate that internet price affordability moderated the relationship between environmental awareness and internet usage. Although, before inducing awareness, pricing plays a major role in changing consumption, after inducing awareness the significance of pricing decreases, and awareness tends to determine the consumption. Moreover, the multi-group analysis infers that age does not show any significance on price affordability and environmental awareness, although males display a high price sensitivity and responsiveness towards awareness than their female counterparts.
Perkembangan Otak Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Anhusadar Laode
Published: February 2022

Anak yang terlahir sehat tanpa gangguan secara fisik maupun gangguanneurologis merupakan dambaan setiap orang tua. Agar dapat mencapai haltersebut tentu terdapat berbagai kriteria yang harus terpenuhi dalampertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak sejak dari masa janin. Salah satunyaadalah bagaimana membentuk otak dengan baik dan tepat, karenakemampuan otak dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup seseorang agar dapatmenjadi manusia seutuhnya. Perkembangan otak sebagaimana tumbuhkembang anak pada umumnya dipengaruhi oleh faktor genetik dan faktorlingkungan baik lingkungan internal (faktor-faktor yang terdapat dalam dirijanin atau anak itu sendiri), maupun lingkungan eksternal (faktor di luaranak). Faktor eksternal misalnya kondisi ibu hamil, lingkungan tempattinggal, pola asuh (otoriter, partipatif, demokratis atau permisif), pola makan,pemberian ASI yang adekuat, asupan nutrisi dan mikronutrien penting sepertiiodium, zink, selenium, zat besi, serta kecukupan oksigen.Kata kunci: Perkembangan Otak
The study of oilseed flax varieties in the Kostroma region
Authors: Kruglova S. A.
Published: February 2022

The current paper has presented the results of ecological and geographical testing of oilseed flax varieties in the Kostroma region. The purpose of the current study was to identify promising oilseed flax varieties adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of our region. The objects of the study were 5 varieties ‘Biryuza’, ‘Rucheek’, ‘Nilin’, ‘Fliz’ and ‘VNIIMK 620’ (as the standard variety) developed in the of the ‘FRC VNIIMK named after V.S. Pustovoit’. The trials were laid down, recorded and observed according to the methodology of a field trial, as well as in accordance with the recommendations for conducting field agrotechnical experiments with oilseeds. There has been established a reaction of varieties to the agrometeorological conditions of the region. The vegetation period of flax ranged from 103 to 110 days. There was revealed that these varieties of the middle-maturing group, showed themselves as late-maturing during the study. On average, over the years of study, the highest seed productivity was given by the varieties ‘Biryuza’ (1.16 t/ha) and ‘Fliz’ (1.12 t/ha). All varieties had a high positive correlation between seed productivity and plant density per m2 . The largest oil content was identified in the varieties ‘Biryuza’ (50.2%) and ‘Rucheek’ (50.3%). The largest oil productivity was given by the varieties ‘Biryuza’ (0.58 t/ha) and ‘Rucheek’ (0.56 t/ha). The largest seeds were formed by the varieties ‘VNIIMK 620’ (7.92 g) and ‘Fliz’ (8.34 g). There has been established that two varieties ‘Biryuza’ and ‘Rucheek’ are the best ones among the studied varieties according to the main economically valuable traits. In the soil and climatic conditions of the Kostroma region, there can be formed complete flax seeds with high varietal and sowing qualities despite the increase in their vegetation period length.
Ecological testing results of the rice varieties of the ARC “Donskoy” in the Krasnodar Territory
Authors: Kostylev P. I. , Ladatko М. А. , Krasnova Е. V. , Zeleneva I. А. , Foliyants B. V. , Aksenov А. V.
Published: February 2022

In order to increase gross harvest and productivity of rice, the development of new varieties and their timely use in production is of great importance. The Federal Research Center of Rice and Agricultural Research Center “Donskoy” regularly develop more productive varieties with improved resistance to diseases and other factors. Each variety forms a specific response to various agro-ecological conditions, which affects productivity, which is the main indicator of cost and demand in crop production. The purpose of the current study was a joint ecological testing of new rice varieties, developed in the Agricultural Research Center “Donskoy” in the growing conditions of the Krasnodar Territory jointly with the Federal Research Center of Rice. The study has revealed significant differences in the productivity. The yields of rice varieties varied significantly depending on the variant of the trial. In the ESOS “Krasnaya” the variety ‘Kapitan’ sown after three forecrops and with two variants of fertilizing was the best one, forming 7.26 t/ha and exceeding the standard variety ‘Rapan’ on 0.37 t/ha. In the RPZ “Krasnoarmeisky”, the variety also produced the maximum yield (7.11 t/ha). In 2021, the variety ‘Kapitan’ produced 8.47 t/ha in the JSC “Agrocomplex Rossiya” and 5.00 t/ha in the AF “Kuban” at the level of the new standard ‘Rapan 2’. The productivity of the studied varieties highly positively correlated with the traits ‘length of panicle’ (r = 0.83±0.13), ‘1000-kernel weight’ (r = 0.97±0.10), ‘kernel weight per panicle’ (r=0.97±0.15); there was a mean positive correlation with the traits ‘plant height’ (r = 0.67±0.20) and ‘number of productive stems per area unit’ (r = 0.59±0.18). In the ecological testing in four farms, rice productivity was closely positively correlated with each other (r was from 0.804 to 0.999) with large differences in absolute values. For cultivation in the Krasnodar Territory there has been recommended a high-productive variety ‘Kapitan’ of joint breeding of the ARC “Donskoy” and the FSC of Rice.