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PECULIARITIES AND PROBLEMS OF PERSONALITY IDENTIFICATION IN THE MODERN WORLD
Authors: Neronov Alexander V. , Neronova Marina Yu.
Published: December 2022

The article analyzes the process of identity in the modern world. Based on the concept of modern society as a “socio-cultural mosaic” the authors highlight different factors influencing the formation of identity, as well as consider the main forms of identity of modern man. Particular attention is paid to the problems that arise for the nation-states and traditional social institutions in the process of influencing the identity formation of their citizens.

Objective: to highlight the factors influencing the process of modern man’s identity; to identify the main types of personal identity emerging in the modern world; to identify the problems that arise for nation-states and traditional institutions in the process of identity formation of their citizens.

Method and methodology of work: we used phenomenological, typological methods of research, as well as the approach of social constructivism of T. Lukman and Peter Berger.

Results: the main factors influencing the process of identification in the modern world were determined; the forms of identity characteristic of modern people were highlighted; the problems arising in modern nation-states and traditional institutions in the process of socialization and identification of personality were revealed.

Scope of the results: the results can be applied in the study of modern social and cultural processes related to the socialization and identification of the individual.
«EDUCATIONAL TOURISM» IN THE THIR D AGE AS A PART OF EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTION OF THE EVERYDAY LIFE (BASED ON STUDY MATERIALS OF GERMANY AND RUSSIAN RESEARCHERS)
Authors: Vysotskaya Inna V. , Yovanovich Tamara G. , Alekseenko Natalya V. , Lasareva Olga V.
Published: December 2022

Background. The primary task for the authors of the article is the issue of considering the variability and ways of social adaptation of elder people, their activity and sufficient communication. Tourism is the most effective mean combining all conditions above.

Purpose. To consider and characterize the “concept of learning tourism”. Objectives: to identify institutions that provide touristic services to the elderly; identify the main themes of the third age tourism; to determine the types of educational tourism; to formulate trends in the development of tourism for elder people.

Research materials and methods: comparative analysis, which provided an opportunity to compare and summarize information about the organizational forms of educational tourism for elder people. The method of translation, interpretation and analysis of scientific works, documentary sources, Internet materials allowed us to draw reasonable conclusions. Data synthesis and analogy methods were applied to systematize information and identify patterns and distinctive features of “educational tourism” for the elderly.

Results. The article gives a qualitative description of “educational tourism”: this concept is considered; the basic needs and preferences of older people in tourism services are identified; types of educational tourism and its thematic directions are defined; prospects for the development of tourism for the elderly are noted. The article summarizes the concept of “educational tourism” in relation to Russian reality and outlines the main trends in the development of this direction.

Practical implications. The obtained results can be applied in the field of educational tourism in Russia; in the development and implementation of touristic programs, taking into account the specific features of Russia; the materials under research are applicable for teaching students at colleges and universities.
Important Innovations in Tax Legislation
Authors: Smirnov E.
Published: December 2022

Improving the tax legislation taking into account the requirements of the time, the interests of the national market, as well as the practice of law enforcement, last summer the Russian parliament adopted a number of federal laws that introduce serious changes to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, including Federal Law No. 323-FZ.
Risk factors for suicide in cancer patients and preventive measures: a literature review
Authors: Kazlauskiene Jurgita , Navickas Alvydas , Lesinskiene Sigita , Bulotiene Giedre
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study is to identify the main risk factors for suicide and review aspects of suicide prevention. Evidence shows that suicide is higher among cancer patients than in the general population. Lithuania has been in a leading position in suicides worldwide. It is very important to care about cancer patients’ emotional status because advances in health care offer great promise for patients’ physical health.
Material and methods: This review was conducted using data sources from the PubMed electronic bibliography published over the past ten years. Articles were selected using the keywords “the risk factors”, “suicides”, and “the patients with cancer”. After selection, seventy-two articles were suitable for the analysis.
Results and discussion: The main suicide risk factor was depression; a less frequent factor was other mental pathology. Symptoms such as pain, weakness and decreased physical capacity play an important role in the risk of suicide. Suicide was also affected by the localization of the tumour; a short time elapsed since diagnosis was also important. As in the general population, social, economic, and demographic factors such as male gender, loneliness, age, and low income are important risk factors for suicide among cancer patients.
Conclusion: To reduce the risk of suicide in cancer patients, it is appropriate to create a united, practice-friendly suicide risk assessment system and develop psychoeducational training and psychological assistance for medical staff and family members.
Collaborate to Compete: An Empirical Matching Game Under Incomplete Information in Rank-Order Tournaments
Authors: Chan Tat , Chen Yijun , Wu Chunhua
Published: December 2022

This paper studies the collaboration of talents in rank-order tournaments under incomplete information.
Equilibrium Identification and Selection in Finite Games
Authors: Crönert Tobias , Minner Stefan
Published: December 2022

Decision-making under simultaneous competition

Hardly any decision is made in isolation and most decision makers are dealing with fierce competition when trying to find the optimal decision for their problem. The expected outcome of such a competitive problem setting or the individually optimal course of action for each competitor is not evident. In a finite game, a finite set of decision makers simultaneously select their action from a finite set of strategies.

In “Equilibrium identification and selection in finite games”, T. Crönert and S. Minner propose a solution approach enumerating all equilibria and selecting the most likely equilibrium in finite games. The approach is targeted toward large finite games that cannot be efficiently represented in normal form. They apply their algorithm to two- and three-player knapsack and facility location and design games. Their numerical experiments show that prior approaches identifying a single equilibrium can result in unlikely outcomes.
Refractory Shock Secondary to Denosumab-induced Severe Hypocalcaemia
Authors: Eshak Nouran , Abdelnabi Mahmoud , Benjanuwattra Juthipong , Ismail Amr , Leelaviwat Natnicha , Elharabi Zeyad , Culberson John
Published: December 2022

Denosumab is one of the most commonly used antiresorptive drugs for osteoporosis treatment and the prevention of skeletal-related events in cancer patients. The purpose of this case report is to highlight potentially life-threatening severe hypocalcaemia as a side effect of denosumab complicated by refractory shock that failed to respond to medical management including intravenous calcium, vasopressors and inotropes in an elderly man with a history of prostatic cancer.
Knowledge of postnatal danger signs and associated factors among first-time mothers at Tororo General Hospital, Uganda
Authors: Nabugwere Robinah Sharon , Mbalinda Scovia Nalugo , Ayebare Elizabeth
Published: December 2022

Background/Aims

Danger signs are indicators of complications easily recognised by non-clinical personnel that may occur during pregnancy, childbirth or in the postpartum period. Some maternal deaths can be attributed to a lack of information about postnatal danger signs. Most studies on knowledge of danger signs have investigated groups of participants with mixed parities, meaning there is limited research on knowledge among first-time mothers. The aim of this study was to determine first-time mothers’ knowledge of postnatal danger signs and associated factors in Uganda.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study that recruited 358 primigravidas. Data on knowledge of postnatal danger signs and the participants’ obstetric and sociodemographic factors were collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to determine factors associated with knowledge of postnatal danger signs.

Results

Of the 358 participants, 63.4% could name at least one postnatal danger sign. Factors associated with knowledge of postnatal danger signs were having secondary or tertiary education (P=0.002), attending more than four antenatal care visits (P<0.001) and having access to information platforms (P<0.001).

Conclusions

There is insufficient knowledge of postnatal danger signs among first-time mothers at Tororo General Hospital. First-time mothers require health education as they lack experience and knowledge of danger signs. The use of media sources to convey health information should be strengthened in the healthcare system.
Coaching can support you in 2023
Authors: Benedetti Maria
Published: December 2022

Maria Benedetti relates her personal experiences of coaching and encourages midwives to seek out opportunities for coaching in the new year
It's all about teamwork
Authors: Patel Amit
Published: December 2022

Amit Patel details how to best approach dental implantology as a team.
The role of medical journal in health service transformation
Authors: Siswanto Bambang Budi
Published: December 2022

[No abstract available]
Melanopsin-driven surround induction on the red/green balance of yellow
Authors: DeLawyer Tanner , Shinomori Keizo
Published: December 2022

To test the potential role of melanopsin-dependent ipRGCs in surround induction effects, we used a four-channel projector apparatus to hold the cone activity in a surround constant while varying the amount of melanopsin activity between two levels: low (baseline) and high (136% of the baseline). Rods were partially controlled by having the subjects complete conditions after either adapting to a bright field or darkness. The subjects adjusted the red/green balance of a 2.5° central target that varied in its ratio of L and M cones, but was equiluminant with the surround, to a perceptual null point (neither reddish nor greenish). When the surround melanopsin activity was higher, the subjects set their yellow balances at significantly higherL/(L+M)ratios, suggesting the high melanopsin surround was inducing greenishness into the central yellow stimulus. This is consistent with surround brightness effects that show the induction of greenishness into a central yellow test by high luminance surrounds. This potentially provides further evidence for a general role of melanopsin activity in brightness perception.
Method of initial design of a two-element double-sided telecentric optical system
Authors: Mikš Antonín , Novák Jiří
Published: December 2022

An algebraic method for finding fundamental parameters of a starting design of a two-element double-sided telecentric lens is introduced in this work. The telecentric lens is formed by two objectives composed of an afocal meniscus lens followed by a cemented doublet. It is used the third-order aberration theory to find the fundamental parameters of the starting configuration of a given optical system. The method gives results which make possible to obtain a good initial design of such a telecentric lens for further optimization using optical design software. The proposed method is presented on an example of finding initial design parameters of the double-sided telecentric lens.
Utilization of smartphones for the evaluation of Gr/Ni nanostructures magnetically controlled based on optical fibers surface plasmons
Authors: Ilbeygi Elham , Sharifi Ali , Jahanbakhshian Mohammadmehdi , Sheykhifard Zahra , Mohseni S. Majid , Karimzadeh Rouhollah
Published: December 2022

In the suggested optical fiber-based magnetoplasmonic system, we investigated the magnetic properties of graphene/nickel nanostructures. The plasmonic mode changes under the magnetic field observed in the intensity diagrams over time. To be accessible, cheap, and portable, we used a smartphone as a detector and processor. Considering the ambient noise and the light source, it was reported that the intensity of the changes improved up to 5 times. Further, the clad corrosion experiment carried out by pure dimethyl ketone in an intensity modulation by a smartphone camera and 10 seconds suggested removing fluorine polymer clad.
Automatic generation of a holographically shaped beam in an actual optical system for use in material laser processing
Authors: Hayasaki Yoshio , Onodeara Ryo , Kumagai Kota , Hasegawa Satoshi
Published: December 2022

In-system optimization involves designing a computer-generated hologram (CGH) in an actual optical system. An important advantage of this approach is automatic generation of a target shaped beam with compensation for imperfections in the actual optical system that would degrade the reconstruction performance. We developed a novel in-system optimization method for beam shaping based on our previous research where it had been applied only to generate parallel focused beams. The key point in the application to beam shaping is to accurately express the conditions and coordinates of the actual optical system in the CGH calculation.
Atom-based sensing technique of microwave electric and magnetic fields via a single rubidium vapor cell
Authors: Feng Zhigang , Liu Xiaochi , Zhang Yingyun , Ruan Weimin , Song Zhenfei , Qu Jifeng
Published: December 2022

We present an atom-based approach for determining microwave electric and magnetic fields by using a single rubidium vapor cell in a microwave waveguide. For a 87Rb cascade three-level system employed in our experiment, a weak probe laser driving the lower transition, 5S1/2→5P3/2, is first used to measure the microwave magnetic field based on the atomic Rabi resonance. When a counter-propagating strong coupling laser is subsequently turned on to drive the Rydberg transition, 5P3/2→67D5/2, the same probe laser is then used as a Rydberg electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) probe to measure the microwave electric field by investigating the resonant microwave dressed Autler-Townes splitting (ATS). By tuning the hyperfine transition frequency of the ground state using an experimentally feasible static magnetic field, we first achieved a measurement of the microwave electric and magnetic field strength at the same microwave frequency of 6.916 GHz. Based on the ideal relationship between the electric and magnetic field components, we obtained the equivalent microwave magnetic fields by fitting the inversion to the measured microwave electric fields, which demonstrated that the results were in agreement with the experimental measurement of the microwave magnetic fields in the same microwave power range. This study provides new experimental evidence for quantum-based microwave measurements of electric and magnetic fields by a single sensor in the same system.
Multifunctional transmission polarization conversion metasurface based on dislocation-induced anisotropy at the terahertz frequency
Authors: Guo Wenpeng , Tan Peng , Wang Jing , Li Li , Li Shuai , Wang Guanchao , Zhou Zhongxiang , Tian Hao
Published: December 2022

Manipulating the polarization state of terahertz waves is critical for terahertz communication systems. This study proposes a terahertz band polarization conversion metasurface based on dislocation-induced anisotropy. Numerical simulation results revealed that the polarization conversion of orthogonal linearly polarized light, orthogonal circularly polarized light, linearly polarized light to circularly polarized light, and circularly polarized light to linearly polarized light can be realized. Furthermore, the simulation revealed that multifunctional polarization conversion could be achieved by various structures of the bilayer metasurface. Thus, the proposed design can be generalized. The proposed metasurface exhibits considerable potential for applications in terahertz communications.
The Act of Killing: An occasion to discuss the ‘banality of evil’ and cinema
Authors: Mitsopoulou Chryssoula
Published: December 2022

In this article I discuss T. Wartenberg’s claim that the film The Act of Killing, which has as protagonists and quasi co-authors perpetrators of the 1965–66 Indonesian massacre, ‘confirms’ and ‘supplements’ Arendt’s ‘banality of evil’ thesis. I argue for a more moderate version of the first part of this claim and expand upon the second. Thus, I suggest that the film gives us clues to articulate Arendt’s thesis with theories of alienation, hence also with Marxist theorizing. Central here is the idea that deficient sensibility, which, according to Wartenberg’s claim, supplements Arendt’s idea of ‘thoughtlessness’, is related to an alienating process within which cinema plays a prominent role. Thus, my argument revolves around the premise that in the film the question of mass evil-doing is intertwined with positing its own medium as an object of reflection, revealing cinema as carrying a contradictory potential. The critical upholding of Arendt’s thesis that the film enables also concerns the relationship of ‘banality’ to ideological motivation, a rather problematic issue in Arendt’s thesis. The film, I argue, suggests that ‘banality’ does not necessarily exclude ideological zealotry.
Semiología de la danza escénica. Aportación de conocimientos en el currículum de la formación superior
Authors: Ollora Triana Natalia , López Perea Eva María , Jiménez Eguizábal Juan Alfredo
Published: December 2022

La formación en danza se incorpora al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior con la publicación del rd 1614/2009 que ordena las Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores. Un año más tarde, con idéntica orientación, el rd 632/2010 define los planes de estudio. Proceso de integración que origina profundas transformaciones en la formación, especialmente en lo relacionado con el desarrollo del aprendizaje autónomo y la adquisición de competencias. Desde el paradigma de investigación plural, análisis cualitativo e investigación basada en el arte, nos proponemos como objetivos analizar la escena y definir los signos con significación que construyen la creación como parte de la semiología dancística, para después concretar la contribución de esta delimitación teórica en el desarrollo de las competencias y como herramienta para el aprendizaje autónomo. Entre las conclusiones destacamos cómo conocer y delimitar estos signos coexistentes en la escena favorece lograr las competencias específicas asignadas a la danza, aportando calidad y evolución como estudios superiores.
La primera educación en Castilla y León a mediados del siglo XIX a través de Diccionario de Madoz
Authors: Martín García Juan José
Published: December 2022

A pesar de situarse en puestos sobresalientes a nivel nacional, la educación primaria en Castilla y León a mediados del siglo xix adoleció de evidentes taras cuantitativas y cualitativas: escasez de escuelas, principalmente en las zonas rurales; escolarización limitada, con fuertes contrastes interprovinciales, escorada por sexos y poco atractiva para gran parte de familias; deficiente y parcial formación del profesorado, con una dotación económica totalmente insuficiente; y metodologías anticuadas que consolidaron posturas retardatarias. A pesar de los años transcurridos desde los ideales postulados educativos del primer liberalismo, mediante el Diccionario de Madoz visualizaremos un cuadro decepcionante que tardará décadas en modernizarse y convertirse en pilar básico del desarrollo socioeconómico regional.
Higienismo y educación en España entre los siglos XIX-XX. Enrique Salcedo, aportaciones de higiene infantil y escolar
Authors: Gómez Gutiérrez Juan Luis
Published: December 2022

Durante el último tercio del siglo xix y primero del xx nos encontramos con el auge del movimiento higienista y una parte importante de él vinculado al higienismo infantil y educativo. Desde dicho movimiento se aprecia el apoyo hacia las iniciativas y medidas que van dirigidas a la mejora de las condiciones de la vida escolar y educativa de los niños y las niñas, ante todo de la de aquellos que padecen unas peores condiciones. Las colonias de vacaciones, la nueva política de mejora de las condiciones de los edificios escolares, la incorporación de programas de higiene escolar, la 1. Introducción de la actividad física y de las actividades en la naturaleza son algunas de las mejoras logradas gracias a este movimiento.De todos los higienistas que fueron adalides de las nuevas ideas en higiene y educación, queremos resaltar hoy la figura y obra del doctor Salcedo y Ginestal, quien, además de su labor divulgativa, suma su importante participación en el fomento de la higiene escolar desde la estela institucionista.
Aportes para el estudio de los orígenes de la extensión universitaria en la Argentina
Authors: Buchbinder Pablo Gabriel
Published: December 2022

El objetivo del artículo es proponer una perspectiva de las transformaciones de las prácticas de extensión universitaria en la Argentina durante la primera mitad del siglo xx. Se analiza su surgimiento en organizaciones de la sociedad civil dirigidas por profesores y profesionales universitarios a principios de siglo. Luego se analizan las prácticas de extensión desarrolladas formalmente en las Universidades de La Plata, Litoral, Tucumán y Buenos Aires. Se subraya la transformación desde un modelo de extensión orientado a la formación política de los sectores populares a otro destinado a la difusión masiva de novedades en el campo de la ciencia y la cultura. Se vinculan estos cambios con las transformaciones políticas y el predominio de un clima social cada vez más moderado y conservador sobre todo desde los años 20.
Los manuales de música en España entre 1900 y 1936 destinados a escuelas normales
Authors: De la Vega Sestelo Consuelo
Published: December 2022

Este trabajo se centra en el estudio y análisis de los manuales de Música destinados a la formación de maestros en las Escuelas Normales, en España, entre 1900 y 1936. Se realiza una introducción sobre la legislación y los planes de estudios destinados a la formación de los maestros en esta época. Se realiza un análisis de estos métodos de enseñanza atendiendo a sus autores, contenidos musicales y planteamientos didácticos. Se obtienen conclusiones que nos acercan al conocimiento de la preparación recibida en la materia de Música en las Escuelas Normales en esta época.
UPDATE ON ALOCASIA CUPREA K.KOCH DISTRIBUTION IN NORTH KALIMANTAN
Authors: Asih Ni Putu Sri , Lestari Dewi -
Published: December 2022

ASIH, N. P. S. & LESTARI, D. 2022. Update on Alocasia cuprea K.Koch distribution in North Kalimantan. Reinwardtia 21(2): 49‒53. — Hitherto Malaysian Bornean Alocasia cuprea K.Koch is a newly recorded species for North Kalimantan, taking Alocasia in Kalimantan to 10 species. An identification key and photos of A. cuprea are presented
La historia personal se superpone a la ficción
Authors: Gatti Riccardi Giuseppe
Published: December 2022

El propósito del estudio que se presenta reside en establecer un diálogo a
distancia entre la narrativa de Horacio Quiroga (Salto, 1878 – Buenos Aires, 1937) y la
prosa del periodista, médico y escritor húngaro Géza Csáth (Szabadka, 1887 – Kelebia,
1919). Se plantea un examen de las formas que ambos artistas adoptan para transferir su
historia personal a la ficción literaria subrayando cómo esta operación de traslación de
elementos biográficos al plano textual lleva a la creación de una literatura que se
caracteriza por: a) una suerte de autobiografismo sui generis, que debe leerse como un
ejercicio de mudanza de lo subjetivamente real a la ficción; b) la representación, aún
si sesgada, de la historia de una época, que reproduce las realidades socioculturales en
que se gestaron ambas producciones literarias. En nuestro estudio comparado se propone
un análisis de la traslación de la historia personal a la imaginación literaria
articulado en las cuatro secciones que siguen: a) relatos construidos sobre motivos y
temas de la biografía personal: viudez, droga, ensoñación; b) relatos construidos sobre
previsiones adelantadas del desenlace trágico; c) relatos construidos sobre la presencia
de espejismos, fantasmas, vampiros y creencias procedentes de supersticiones; d) relatos
construidos sobre la representación de los hechos vistos desde la perspectiva de una
psique desviada.
La mística del cuerpo en la poesía de Jorge Eduardo Eielson y Blanca Varela
Authors: Menczel Gabriella
Published: December 2022

El artículo se propone el análisis comparativo de dos poemas del ciclo “Noche
oscura del cuerpo” (1955) de Jorge Eduardo Eielson, y dos de Blanca Varela:
“Cruci-ficción” (Canto villano, 1978) y “Ternera acosada por tábanos” (Ejercicios
materiales, 1993). El estudio se lleva a cabo a partir del concepto del cuerpo y de la
corporalidad con el fin de revelar la vinculación de ambos poetas con la mística de la
creación, en su sentido espiritual y poético.
Ser gay en México
Authors: Petkova Ingrid
Published: December 2022

Asumir nuestra identidad genérica y sexual, sobre todo si no pertenecemos a la
mayoría, es una tarea muy difícil en especial en las sociedades más tradicionalistas,
como la sociedad mexicana, donde el acto performativo de ‘salir del clóset’ ha sido un
hecho histórico importante no solo para los homosexuales, sino para toda la sociedad. En
mi artículo presentaré brevemente este proceso y además, cómo se manifiesta en los
términos que emplean para denominar a los gays.
El español en el sistema educativo húngaro a principios del tercer milenio
Authors: Berta Tibor
Published: December 2022

Este estudio presenta la evolución del español como lengua extranjera en el
sistema educativo húngaro en las últimas décadas y analizamos su situación en el año
académico 2018/2019. Para el análisis utilizamos los datos de las estadísticas oficiales
disponibles. Examinamos el peso y el volumen del español en la enseñanza reglada
teniendo en cuenta su dinámica e intentamos esbozar cómo se ha situado el español entre
las lenguas extranjeras más enseñadas en dicho país. Además, más allá de los datos
nacionales, analizamos la difusión del español dentro de la geografía húngara teniendo
en cuenta la división administrativa del país. Consideramos que la cantidad de
matrículas en español no se reparte de manera homogénea por todo el espacio educativo
nacional, lo cual puede deberse a circunstancias diversas. Con ello, examinamos la
cuestión desde un punto de vista no aplicado en estudios anteriores.
On the Alchemilla species described by B. S. Kharitontsev
Authors: Chkalov Andrey V.
Published: December 2022

From four Alchemilla species described by B. S. Kharitontsev, only one (A. incisa Charitoncev, non Buser) is considered by us as a separate one, for which a new, legitimate name, A. tobolica, is proposed. Type specimens of both A. laxa (nom. illeg., non Plocek) and A. parvula were identified by us as A. micans while that of A. subobtusa was undoubtedly identified by us as A. circularis Juz.
Typification of Allium pallasii Murr. var. nitidulum (Alliaceae)
Authors: Dorofeyev Vladimir I. , Shmakov Alexander I. , Friesen Nikolai V.
Published: December 2022

Allium pallasii Murr. var. nitidulum Fisch. et Regel was assigned species status (A. nitidulum Fisch.) in 1853 by Ledebour in “Flora Rossica”, being considered as a synonym of Allium pallasii but with no description. Then in 1887 E. Regel considered it as a variety: “Allium pallasii Murr. ß nitidulum teste Rgl.” and highlighted its morphological differences, referring to a certain number of herbarium specimens. Herbarium specimens ofAllium pallasii Murr. var. nitidulum Fisch. et Regel which have annotations made by F. B. Fischer, K. F. Ledebour, E. L. Regel and A. I. Schrenk are currently kept in the collections of the Herbarium of the Komarov Botanical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (LE). The identification of the material that Ledebour and Regel studied gave us the opportunity to choose a lectotype and a series of specimena authentica of this variety.
Galanthus lebedevae (Amaryllidaceae) – a new species from Sochi
Authors: Timukhin Ilja N. , Tuniyev Boris S.
Published: December 2022

The description of Galanthus lebedevae from limestone canyons of foothills in south-east Sochi is presented. The species belongs to series Latifolii, subseries Viridifolii (Kem.-Nath.) A. P. Davis. It shows an external morphological similarity with the sympatric Colchian species G. platyphyllus, G. krasnovii, G. panjutini, and G. woronowii, however, it differs sharply from all the listed species in the content of nuclear (2C) DNA, phenology, and ecology. Narrow northern Colchis endemic, which developed under the conditions of the warmest foothill limestone area of ​the Colchis refugium of tertiary-relict species.
A Review on Lab Scale Cultivation of Calocybe Indica and Its Medicinal Value
Authors: Petchimuthu Priya , Petchimuthu Ramya , Ayyappan Athmarishi , Mariappan Vijaya , Palanipandi Revathy , Ramaiah Baladevi
Published: December 2022

Calocybe indica, a tropical edible mushroom and it is popular because it has good nutritive value and it can be cultivated commercially on a large scale. Mushrooms are in the great demand everywhere and hold a unique place in the world today due to their typical taste and rich in protein, vitamins, minerals. Other than nutritional value, it is also playing a major role in medicinal field. Milky mushroom is known to have anti-oxidant and anti-cancer effect. Paddy in particular used as a substrate in Milky mushroom considered as inexpensive and it is a popular variety among people because of its distinct flavor, higher protein content and shorter cropping duration compared to other cultivated mushrooms. The present study designed to explain how the mushroom was cultivated using paddy straw in India.
Efficacy of Carumcarvi L. (Caraway), Eculaptuscamaldulensisdehnh(Red Gum) Andnigella Sativa(Black Seed)Against Greater Wax Mothgalleria Mellonellal.Innaeus (Lepidoptera:Pyralidae)
Authors: Hussien Wegdan Abass , Khaeir Siefaldinn Mahammed , Mohamed Adam Abubaker Haroun , Elsayed Ali Abd El bagi
Published: December 2022

The greater wax moth considered one of the most worldwide-spread pests of the bee wax. This Study was designed to investigate the insecticidal activity of Carumcarvi, Eculaptus camaldulensis and Nigella sativa against 3rd larval instar of G.mellonellathrough laboratory screening. Five concentrations (5%, 7.5%, 10%, 12.5% and 15%) of each plant extract were used in this experiment. Mortality (%) was recorded after 24, 48, 72 and 96 hrs post treatment. The results showed C. carvi, E. camaldulensis and N.sativahave insecticidal activity against 3rd_ instar larvae of G. mellonella. The highest concentration (15%) caused 90% ,86.7% and 80% larval mortality after 96 hrs for C. carvi,E. camaldulensis and N.sativarespectively. The statistical analysis revealed that there is a significant difference (p< .001) between all treatments and control. The results also clearly demonstrate that the C. carvi are significantly more toxic than E. camaldulensis and N. sativa, whereas the LC50 values were 5.4% forC. carvi,6.0% for E. camaldulensis and 6.2% for N. sativa.
Statistical Analysis on the Influence of Flipped Classroom Teaching on Students’ Learning Effect During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic
Authors: Zhao Bin , Cao Jinming
Published: December 2022

Currently, many educational practitioners do not agree on how flipped classroom affects students’ learning effect. In order to further explore the impact of flipped classroom on students’ learning effect, this paper conducts a quantitative analysis of some flipped classroom experimental and quasi-experimental studies systematically by means of meta-analysis method. The study finds that the random effect model shows that the combined effect is 0.373, reaching the statistical significance level, which indicates that flipped classroom has moderate positive effect on improving students' learning effect. There is no significant difference in the effect of flipped classroom on the learning effect of different subjects and stages, but the effect on primary school students is weaker. Significant differences in the effect on learning outcomes among different knowledge types have been found, and specifically, the flipped instruction is good for the study of practical knowledge, but has less influence on theoretical knowledge learning. Therefore, in the application of flipped classroom, it is necessary to pay attention to the characteristics of different learning objects and types of knowledge, and flipped classroom teaching cannot be used too much in primary school and the teaching of theoretical knowledge during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic.
Lipid Components in the Dynamin Fraction Prepared from Rat Brain
Authors: Ueno Satoko , Maruyama Yoko , Hayashi Fumio , Morita Mitsuhiro , Maekawa Shohei , Seno Keiji , Miyoshi Hiroshi
Published: December 2022

Membrane dynamics in the presynaptic region of the neuron is a key process of neuronal signal transduction. Dynamin plays a central part during endocytosis participating in the deformation of membrane structure and constriction. During the study of molecular interaction of presynaptic proteins, we found that dynamin fraction prepared from brain extract contains several lipid components. Fractionation of lipids with thin layer chromatography and mass-analysis showed the presence of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, cerebroside, cholesterol and its-derivatives, and triacylglycerol. Since the GTPase activity of bacterially expressed dynamin was activated by the extracted lipid fraction, lipid components that affect the GTPase activity of dynamin was screened and cerebroside, hydroxycholesterols, cholesterol, and triacylglycerol were found to activate the GTPase activity. This result not only suggests the possibility that several neutral lipids participate in the membrane dynamics, but also revealed the possibility that a protein fraction contains lipid components even if its purity was confirmed with SDS-PAGE.
Effect of Wheat Germ, Wheat Germ Oil on Lipid Profile of Hypercholesterolemic Rats
Authors: Soliman Ghada Z A
Published: December 2022

Hypercholesterolemia plays an important role in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) that represent one of the greatest worldwide medical problems nowadays. Recently, an increased attention/ interest for natural antioxidant/ hypercholesterolemia as WG/WGO is increasing. Wheat germ/ Wheat germ oil (WG/WGO) is an excellent source of essential and polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. It is one of the richest natural sources of tocopherol. This work aims to evaluate the effect of administration of wheat germ (WG) /wheat germ oil (WGO) for 6 weeks on serum lipid profile, lipid peroxidation (liver malondialdehyde) in hypercholesterolemic rats. One hundred and twenty maleSprague Dawelyrats weighing 180-192 gm were used in this study. They were randomly distributed into six groups (20 rats/ group) as follow: g1: normal control, G2: hypercholesterolemic rats; G3: Normal rats treated with WG; G4: hypercholesterolemic rats treated with WG; G5: Normal rats treated with WGO; G6: hypercholesterolemic rats treated with WGO for 6 weeks. Also WG was analysed for its nutritive value, while WGO was analysed for fatty acid profile, and studied for its physico-chemical properties. The results showed significant elevation of liver malondialdehyde (MDA) and serum lipid profile in untreated rats fed on hypercholesterolemic diet. Hypercholesterolemic rats treated with WG/WGO showed an improvement in the biochemical assay of their lipid profile compared with untreated hypercholesterolemic rats. WG/WGO may be able to protect against atherosclerosis and CVD. The administration of WG /WGO to diets of rats caused a marked reduction in TC, LDL-C, VLDL-C, TG and MDA. This improvement effect may be mediated via enhancement of the antioxidant defence system and other factors. However, further clinical studies on human beings are required to assess the efficacy and safety of the WG/WGO.
“Civilizing Nature” in Australian Painting
Authors: Zhang Chunyan
Published: December 2022

In Australian paintings and literary works of the colonial period, the wilderness and the Aboriginal people were represented as natural hurdles to be crossed and overcome, elements to be struggled against by the colonists who were attempting to “appropriate the environment exclusively to a British agenda of ‘civilization’ .” [1] This is manifestation of the Darwinian evolutionary rhetoric, the idea that societies progress from hunter-gatherer to Western industrialism in a linear hierarchy. This theme is prevalent in paintings and literature. Establishing this narrative was of paramount importance to the white settlers. It can be seen principally in the motif of “civilizing nature”, in which depictions of labour (images of the actual work of taming the wild landscape) or leisure (images of this work completed in the idyllic landscape) are stressed. This motif plays out the colonial agenda of celebrating masculine control over natural forces.
Independent Redistricting: An Insider’s View
Authors: Sadhwani Sara
Published: December 2022

Coming out of the 2020 redistricting cycle, independent redistricting commissions are the clear winners, with most maps drawn by independent commissions being upheld against legal challenges, while other state maps face significant claims of vote dilution and partisan gerrymandering. While a growing literature debates the institutional designs of commissions and assess and compare their mapping outcomes, this article will offer a commissioner’s view of the process. Reflecting on my service on the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission, I will argue that while independent commissions are not a magic bullet, they are the best option for redistricting that allows for transparency over backroom negotiations and can, hopefully, help restore some faith in our democratic institutions.
The spatial-temporal pattern evolution and influencing factors of county-scale tourism efficiency in Xinjiang, China
Authors: Yang Yiwan , Zhang Chunxiang , Qin Ziwei , Cui Yingyin
Published: December 2022

Scientific evaluation of the development efficiency of the regional tourism industry has important practical significance in promoting the high-quality development of the industry. This study calculated the county tourism efficiency and total factor productivity (TFP) for 86 counties and cities in Xinjiang, China, from 2011 to 2019 based on the SBM-data envelopment analysis model and the Malmquist productivity index model, which determines the respective temporal changes and spatial differences. The factors affecting the evolution of the spatial–temporal pattern of the tourism industry efficiency were also analyzed using the geographic detector model. The results show that: (1) The average tourism efficiency of Xinjiang county from 2011 to 2019 was at a low level of 0.382. During the study period, the evolution trend of the tourism efficiency fluctuated. There was a positive spatial autocorrelation in the tourism efficiency. The difference between cold and hot spots was evident by “hot-in-the-north and cold-in-the-South” characteristics. (2) The TFP maintained an upward trend during the research period, with an average annual growth rate of 28.7%. The number of counties and cities with an increased TFP was much higher than those with a decreased TFP, and its growth was mainly attributed to the progress of technical efficiency. (3) The county tourism efficiency was mainly affected by the level of economic development, tourism resource endowment, market scale, and government policies. There were large differences in the intensity and space among various influencing factors. During the research period, the influence of the economic development level and market scale gradually weakened, and the influence of tourism resource endowment and government policies continuously strengthened.
S3P– Innovative Surface Treatment to Increase the Wear Resistance of Stainless Steel Components*
Authors: Gerritsen S. , Bauer A.
Published: December 2022

Austenitic and duplex stainless steels are used in a variety of industries due to their high corrosion resistance. However, this is countered by a high coefficient of friction and thus a limited wear behaviour, which restricts the technical application possibilities. Coatings or conventional hardening processes, such as solution nitriding above 1000 °C, offer a certain reduction of these wear phenomena, but are associated with the risk of delamination and/or loss of corrosion properties. In addition, the hardening effect is limited for austenitic and duplex grades. The low temperature surface hardening process below 500 °C offers the possibility to overcome these limitations. In this article the technology of this process is explained. In addition, research results show the positive influence of this treatment on the lifetime of components made of corrosion resistant steels. As a future outlook, possible properties and applications for the prospective increasing number of hydrogen applications are explained.
Metrica – an application for collecting and navigating geodetic control network points. Part I: Motivation, assumptions, and issues
Authors: Przewięźlikowska Anna , Ślusarczyk Wioletta , Wójcik Klauda , Maciuk Kamil
Published: December 2022

The result of surveys largely depends on the accuracy and measurement technique of the control network. This research work presents the application Metrica, dedicated for collection and navigation of geodetic control network points. The main goal of this study is to present the motivation, methodology, and issues with analysis of the database of vertical control points. Such analysis covers south part of Poland territory for the update of the existing set of points of the vertical control network on an ongoing basis. The application has been developed with the use of a test database of points. The status of the points was checked by means of a multi-stage analysis. The prepared database of points was verified taking into account the criteria defined by the authors. In order to optimise the scoring analysis process, two groups of criteria were distinguished: independent of each other and those whose analysis was justified only under the condition of prior verification of other criteria. Based on the analysis of the collected data, the main conclusion was the ongoing need to update the data on the matrix points. It was found that information on points is often incomplete and inaccurate, especially in terms of their horizontal position, which often prevents efficient localisation of points. One of the most significant findings was that only 55.6% of the points available in the database were identified in the field. It should be noted that despite the analysis of the state of the matrix carried out in 2019 on behalf of the GUGiK, there are still many points about which information is not fully up-to-date. It is now possible to extend the application with new attributes and validation rules and conduct updates for several types of geodetic networks. Due to the extensive character of the discussed subject, the study has been divided into two parts. The continuation of this study is the second research work, which presents the development of a mobile application for the update of the geodetic control network. It will present in detail the procedures and IT application development processes.
Spatiotemporal overlap between Siberian roe deer (Capreolus pygargus tianschanicus) and sympatric mammalian species on Jeju Island, South Korea
Authors: Banjade Maniram , Jeong Young-Hun , Jin Seon-Deok , Son Se Hwan , Kunwar Amar , Park Seon-Mi , Lee Jun-Won , Choi Sung-Hwan , Oh Hong-Shik
Published: December 2022

Analysis of spatiotemporal partitioning is pivotal to shed light on interspecific coexistence. Most research efforts have involved large-sized carnivores and their prey species, whereas little attention has been given to ungulate in the predator-free ecosystems. We assessed seasonal activity patterns and spatiotemporal overlap among the Siberian roe deer (Capreolus pygargus tianschanicus) and its sympatric species through camera-trapping from October 2017 and September 2020 in Jeju Island, South Korea. Trap events when compared seasonally, roe deer show higher activity in summer (34.9%), a pronounced low in winter (14.1%), and a moderate in autumn (23.8%) and in spring (26.9%). Roe deer exhibited bimodal activity patterns and had the highest spatiotemporal overlap and composite score with sika deer (Cervus nippon). Our results are among the few available data on the interaction of sympatric species and suggest strong overlapping with sika deer. This study provides important insight into species coexistence in predator-free habitats, which would be important for management initiatives.
Prigimtinė žmogaus teisė auklėti savo vaikus
Authors: Vaitkevičius Andrius
Published: December 2022

In the article, we analyse the natural right of parents to raise their children, the law arising from their being natural parents and bringing children into the world. We make an analysis of the problematical understanding of natural law and rights. These form not only the point of view of the right education and the educational powers of separate individuals (parents), but also of all of society and the state. We analyse the challenges to the modern Western world which questions the ability of parents to raise their children in the best and most acceptable way to them. We delve deeper into the pre-Christian understanding of natural rights and laws exposed in the reflections and conceptual understanding of the Ancient philosophers, as well as the Christian approach in understanding the natural law and rights of parents on the understanding of children’s education, analysing and understanding the guidelines presented by the Pontifical Council for the Family, and looking at the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church’s concept of education.
Yield response of field beans (Vicia faba) to plant population and sowing date in a temperate climate
Authors: Murphy L.C. , Sparkes D.L. , Spink J.H. , Alves S.
Published: December 2022

Sowing date and seed rate influence crop establishment, growth, yield and profitability. The growth and yield of field beans (Vicia faba) in response to sowing date and seed rate was examined over three seasons, 2016–2019, in Teagasc, Oak Park, Carlow, Ireland. Early winter sowings (October) established better than late winter sowings in November and January. No significant difference was found in establishment from mid-February to mid-March. Yield was generally highest from October sowings for the winter cultivar. Yields were similar from February, March and April sowings for the spring cultivar, with March generally yielding higher across the three seasons. Yield was also found to increase significantly with seed rate for both winter and spring cultivars. The economic optimum plant population was estimated for the October and March sowing dates, by fitting a standard (linear + exponential) curve. There is no published information on the optimum plant populations for field beans in Ireland and we believe we are the first to report these findings. The estimated economic optimum plant populations varied between 13 and 38 plants/m2 for both varieties, with an average optimum of 25.5 plants/m2. This range falls within the current recommendations for sowing field beans in Ireland, demonstrating that increasing plant populations above the current commercial practice for field beans in Ireland, will not increase yield or profitability.