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CREATION OF LOCAL CIRCUITS IN WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE ENRICHMENT COMPLEXES
Authors:   Transbaikal State University, Cherkasov V. , Shumilova L. ,   Transbaikal State University
Published: October 2021

The design solution for the use of hardware method in the formation of water treatment system in the technological processes of metalliferous sands processing by mobile beneficiation complexes is considered. The purpose of the study is to develop a system for separation of process water from the flows of hydro-mixture from washing sands at alluvial deposits. From the comparative analysis and evaluation of known systems of recycled technological water preparation in the mining and processing industry the thin-layer separation effect is adopted. The object of the research is a thin-layer device, the novelty of which is protected by patents of the Russian Federation. The layout variant of this device made in the form of a module on the principles of nodes unification taking into account peculiarities of equipment operation in extreme conditions without additional expenditures of energy, with formation of technological flexibility and transportability at the change of washing places is shown. Industrial researches of thin-layer devices at the objects of alluvial metal-mining in water-treatment systems for sand washing have shown high dividing ability of the formed hydrosand mixture with possible return up to 80-90 % of technological water into turnover. A qualitative and quantitative assessment of the proposed hardware version of building closed circuits with the formation of local contours of water flows is given. Such a hardware design of the separation process of epheline tailings from sand washing out of contact with the natural environment increases the environmental safety of the surrounding area in mining areas and refers to the resource-saving technology
THE BRICS COUNTRIES: A NEW AREA FOR THE MULTILATERAL INTERACTION OF CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS
Authors:   Transbaikal State University, Konkin А. , Romanova I. ,   Transbaikal State University
Published: October 2021

Тhe article examines topical issues of trans-regional cooperation of the BRICS countries. The main attention is paid to the problems of political and economic cooperation, cooperation in the field of education and science. Prospects for the development of interaction in these areas are outlined. It should be noted that the so-called BRICS group is a completely new phenomenon in the international arena. BRICS is an abbreviation for a group of countries that account for over 42% of the world’s population and 15 % of global GDP. The main goal of this group is to change the existing order of the world political, economic and financial international system. This means that these developing countries are questioning the importance of the role of the West as the dominant global social center of power and economic development. In this article, we have made an attempt to reflect the positive and negative aspects of BRICS cooperation on the world stage. Note that the BRICS claims to the world community arose not only because these countries experienced rapid economic growth, but also because of the evolution of the socio-economic paradigm in which the BRICS countries existed. It is becoming clear that living in a world with limited resources calls into question the viability of a global economic system based on the idea of unlimited growth and resources. This means that global competition for resources will intensify in the future. The BRICS organization can be conditionally viewed as a geopolitical buffer for each of its members. This analysis has described the respective ambitions and goals, as well as the risks and potential complementarities of the five BRICS economies. This article may be of interest to researchers of both individual BRICS countries and experts in the field of international relations and world politics. Also, the materials of the work can be used both in the preparation of relevant scientific works in the field of social sciences, political science, history, and for general acquaintance with the ongoing processes within the BRICS group
POSSIBILITIES OF STUDYING THE LUNAR SOIL AND COMPARING THE COMPOSITIONS OF LUNAR AND TERRESTRIAL CLINOPYROXENES
Authors:   Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, Golitsyna Z. , Kirdyashkin A. ,   Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS
Published: October 2021

The problem of compositional analysis of extraterrestrial crystalline rocks in the study of celestial bodies is considered. Since most of the bodies, terrestrial planets and their surrounding objects may contain clinopyroxenes, it is possible to study the temperature and pressure of rock formation in certain areas according to the state of these minerals, and the studies can be carried out identically to the geothermobarometry of Earth rocks. The paper presents the results of experimental studies of clinopyroxene compositions of the basic model system CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 in the pressure range of 12...30 kbar and temperatures of 1325...1650 °C, which can be assumed as conditions for the formation of lunar rocks. The development of the necessary experimental data obtained in terrestrial conditions will help in the future to conduct remote studies of the Moon and other celestial bodies without the need to deliver soil to Earth. The revealed clinopyroxenes can be analyzed with existing geothermometers and geobarometers obtained for different ranges of P-T conditions. The possibility of creating a new geothermobarometer based on the distribution of minals or cations in clinopyroxene specifically for lunar rocks is not excluded. The main features and possible instrumentation of the apparatus intended for the study of the lunar surface are described. The study of different areas of the lunar surface will determine where the country rocks are located most closely to the surface. Analysis of silicate components of the lunar rocks will make it possible to get closer to the solution to the problem of initial composition of the lunar mantle
Scientific Aspects of Identification Criteria for Fruit Distillates
Authors: Dubinina Elena , Krikunova Ludmila , Peschanskaya Violetta , Trishkaneva Marina
Published: October 2021

Introduction. Beverages based on fruit distillates belong to elite alcoholic drinks. As a result, there is a high risk of counterfeit. Controlled indicators do not allow identifying distillates by the type of raw material. The research objective was to develop scientifically based identification criteria for fruit distillates.

Study objects and methods. The research featured ten fruits and their distillates. It involved three schemes of pre-distillation processing: pulp fermentation, juice fermentation, and pulp fermentation with subsequent maceration. The biochemical composition of raw materials was assessed by the HPLC analysis of mass concentration of sugars, titratable acids, pH, mono- and disaccharides, free organic acids and amino acids, as well as by the sugar-acid index. The concentration of higher alcohols in the distillates was determined using gas chromatography.

Results and discussion. The research revealed significant differences in the biochemical composition of raw materials, which made it possible to divide it into groups depending on the methods of pre-distillation processing. The groups can be identified by the ratio of the concentrations of the main higher alcohols: 1-propanol to the sum of isobutanol and isoamylol. The revealed differences were caused by the peculiarities of the ratio of organic acids and amino acids. For the distillates of Cornelian cherry, black currant, cherry-plum, plum, cherry, and apricot, the ratio of 1-propanol to the sum of isobutanol and isoamylol was within the following ranges: 0.02–0.06, 0.08–0.10, 0.30–0.35, 0.47–0.51, 0.55–0.65, and 0.69–0.92, respectively. The method of preparing raw materials for distillation did not affect the values of the identification indicator.

Conclusion. The ratio of 1-propanol to the sum of isobutanol and isoamylol could serve as an indicator for the identification of distillates of Cornelian cherries, black currant, cherry-plum, plum, cherry, and apricot. However, it proved useless for distillates of pears, raspberries, tangerines, and mulberries, since its values were within comparable limits. Therefore, the research requires a GC-MS analysis to determine the concentration and ratios of other specific volatile components in other raw materials.
Buckwheat Grass Tea Beverages: Row Materials, Production Methods, and Biological Activity
Authors: Tanashkina Tatiana , Piankova Alena , Semenyuta Anna , Kantemirov Alexey , Prikhodko Yury
Published: October 2021

Introduction. Buckwheat grain has long been used in food technology. However, its aboveground part remains understudied even though it is richer in biologically active substances than grain. The research objective was to evaluate the potential of buckwheat grass as a raw material for functional tea beverages.

Study objects and methods. The research featured the lower and upper parts of the stem, leaves, and flowers of common buckwheat, as well as buckwheat tea beverages. The content of polyphenol compounds was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method, while the amount of rutin was measured by HPLC analysis. Sensory properties were analyzed by standard methods and quality score, and antioxidant activity – by DPPH radical scavenging method.

Results and discussion. The sensory analyses proved that the best tea beverages were made from the upper part of the plant: the samples had a strong smell of meadow grass and honey. The taste of the samples was pleasant, sweetish, with a honey and light floral aftertaste. As the total score (maximum score – 20) increased, the tea samples were arranged in the following order: lower stem (14.3) > upper stem (16.8) > leaves, (18.5) > blend – mix of leaves, flowers, and upper stem (18.6) > flowers (19.3). Polyphenol compounds were found in all parts of the plant: flowers – 6.67%, leaves – 5.71%, blend – 5.45%, upper and lower stem – 1.92 and 1.32%, respectively. Only 30–40% of buckwheat grass polyphenol compounds were found in tea beverages. Most of them were in the samples prepared from leaves and flowers – 1.78 %. Rutin made up most of the polyphenol compounds found in the leaves (5.05%), but its content was lower in other parts of the plant: 3.43% in the blend, 3.03% in the flowers, 1.08 and 0.76% in the upper and lower stem. Except for the lower stem samples, the tea contained from 15 to 75% of the daily rutin intake. All the tea samples showed antioxidant activity: flowers – 66.7%, leaves – 62.3%, and blend – 52.5%. In terms of ascorbic acid, it was 69, 64, and 52 μmol/g dry matter, respectfully. The same samples demonstrated antiradical activity.

Conclusion. Common buckwheat grass can serve as a raw material for tea beverages. Buckwheat tea is a natural functional food product with zero caffeine. They have a pleasant taste and aroma. They owe their high biological activity to the high content of rutin and other polyphenol compounds.
Neuron Network Modeling of Intensification of Isogumulone Extraction in a Rotary Pulse Generator
Authors: Shafrai Anton , Safonova Elena , Borodulin Dmitry , Golovacheva Yana , Ratnikov Sergey , Kerlos Wasfie Barsoom Wasef
Published: October 2021

Introduction. Artificial neural networks are a popular tool of contemporary research and technology, including food science, where they can be used to model various technological processes. The present research objective was to develop an artificial neural network capable of predicting the content of isogumulone in a hop extract at given technological parameters of the rotary pulse generator. Study objects and methods. The mathematical modeling was based on experimental data. The isogumulone content in the hop extract I (mg/dm3) served as an output parameter. The input variables included: processing temperature t (°C), rotor speed n (rpm), processing time  (min), and the gap between the rotor teeth and stator s (mm). Results and discussion. The resulting model had the following parameters: two hidden layers, 30 neurons each; neuron activation function – GELU; loss function – MSELoss; learning step – 0.001; optimizer – Adam; L2 regularization at 0.00001; training set of four batches, 16 records each; 9,801 epochs. The accuracy of the artificial neural network (1.67%) was defined as the mean relative error. The error of the regression model was also low (2.85%). The neural network proved to be more accurate than the regression model and had a better ability to predict the value of the output variable. The accuracy of the artificial neural network was higher because it used test data not included in the training. The regression model when tested on test data showed much worse results. Conclusion. Artificial neural networks proved extremely useful as a means of technological modeling and require further research and application.
Versatility in Designs of Punjabi Jutti
Authors:   HOD, Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab., Kour Gurdeep
Published: October 2021

The use of footwear is as old as civilization. Numerous experimentations through the hands of Indian artisans of various regions, the form of desi jutti or traditional footwear emerged and circulated in numerous designs during ages. Today’s transforming approach of arts has been entered in every field of life to revive and modify our traditional handicrafts to justify our present needs and fashions. This paper is an effort to review the origin and glorious past of the handicraft of desi jutti as well new interventions in the handicraft industry, which affected, altered and fluctuated its original form using contemporary designs, materials and modern techniques. This paper is based on review of literature, interview and observation methods. Data is collected through thirty artisans in Ludhiana. Interviews and discussions also have been done with embroiders, boutique workers, sellers as well as experts. Keywords: Historical, change, contemporary, design, materials, machines, ornamentation.
The Rhythmic Structure of Melam
Authors:   Doctoral Scholar, Department of Media and Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi, Thiruvarur – 610005, India., Menon Vishnu Achutha , N Boobalakrishnan ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi, Thiruvarur – 610005, India. ORCID: 0000-0002-8972-3429.
Published: October 2021

Abstract Chenda is a versatile instrument and is used on various occasions, strictly Ritualistic to totally entertainment; both as a Leading instrument, a Rhythm keeper. Its usage in theatre is as the ‘talking drum’ that compliments with maddalam and with the body movements of the actors. This study analyses, Melam and its rhythmic structures, Melam is a type of concert presented at the temples in Chenda. This paper has formed from field notes and interviewing Chenda masters like Sadanam Vasudevan, Padmashree Mattanur Sankaran Kutty Marar and Padmashree Peruvnam Kuttan Marar.
The kirtimukha in ancient Indian art and how it came to be associated with the ‘grotesque’
Authors:   PhD Research Scholar, School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Sarker Archishman
Published: October 2021

In this paper is an attempt, through the lens of visual-rhetoric, towards understanding the origin of the k?rtimukha in ancient Indian art, its iconographic evolution and how this motif functions symbolically at manifold levels- from the ontological (as an essential quality of art, as a negation of the material vulnerability of a religious object or monument, as metaphor for the infinite) to the contextual (to serve a particular myth) and the apotropaic- through a plain visualisation of horror. It is in this evolution of purpose, that it came to be associated with the grotesque.
Art of the book: a brief history of decorative book binding
Authors:   Librarian and Media Officer, Salar Jung Museum, Ministry of Culture, Govt.of India, Hyderabad, Telangana., Ghosh Soma
Published: October 2021

This article traces the history of the fine art of decorative binding in India, Egypt, Central Asia and Europe where it was mostly prevalent during ancient and medieval times and the cross cultural influences. Early modern era too had beautiful work on binding covers. Some works have even been called ‘treasure bindings’ made for important people in high social positions. The book bindings are still available across libraries, museums and private collections. Great care was taken to make the binding of a revered text strong and look appealing. The ancient and medieval times craftsmen used various methods and materials like wood, leather to make the bindings and used ivory, metal and pigments for embellishment. The article briefly describes the technique of book binding and showcases some specimens of fine book covers from across the world.
Secular Female Imagery in Orissan Temple Architecture: the Case of Alasa Kanyas
Authors:   Independent Researcher., Sharman Surabhi
Published: October 2021

The temple architecture from the Indian subcontinent follows a certain protocol, and the sculptural programme of the temples is in conjunction with the prescribed norms. The paper looks at the regional temple architecture of Orissa, specifically at the profusion of secular female imagery, in the form of alasa kanyas or ‘indolent maidens’ that adorn the Orissan temples. The imagery of these maidens has been discussed in the Orissan text on temple architecture, Shilpa Prakasha of Ramachandra Mahapatra Kaula Bhattaraka from c. 11th century CE, and is the primary source of contemporary information on the subject.
Evaluation of temporal variability and stationarity of potential evapotranspiration in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Theng Hue Hui , Ng Jing Lin , Huang Yuk Feng , Tan Yi Xun
Published: October 2021

Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) functions as an indicator to estimate the amount of water loss to the atmosphere. Over the years, global climate change has eventually led to a change of PET capacity and this has affected the agricultural sector and water resource management. The objective of this study was to determine the best PET estimation method as well as to carry out a trend analysis and stationarity test of PET in Peninsular Malaysia. The Mann–Kendall (MK) test and Sen's slope estimator were applied for the trend analysis while the Augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) test and Kwiatkowski–Phillips–Schmidt–Shin (KPSS) test were applied for the stationarity test. The findings showed that Pulau Langkawi and Kuantan stations exhibited increasing trends while Bayan Lepas station exhibited decreasing trends for the daily, monthly, and annual PET time series. The daily, monthly, and annual PET time series at Bayan Lepas, Ipoh, Subang and Muadzam Shah stations were found to be stationary. Overall, the PET trend was found to be higher in the coastal regions and stationary in the mountainous region.
Statistical modelling of hydrological performance in a suite of green infrastructure practices
Authors: Li Shanshan , Kazemi Hamidreza , Rockaway Thomas D
Published: October 2021

Statistical modelling procedures (feature selection in conjunction with multiple linear regressions) were applied to determine the performance of a suite of stormwater green infrastructures (GIs) installed at the Belknap Campus of the University of Louisville. Two separate multiple linear regression models (MLRMs) were developed and calibrated to estimate the reductions of the flow regime parameters (flow volume and peak flow rates) within the down-gradient combined sewer system (CSS). The developed MLRMs showed that wet-weather-related CSS flow was mitigated post implementation of the stormwater GIs. At the down-gradient combined sewer flow-monitoring site, the average reduction rates of flow volume and the peak flow were estimated to be 22 and 63% per rainfall event, respectively. Unlike the black-box nature of most machine-learning techniques, the MLRM has the advantage of showing the unique statistical relationship between the rainfall features and the investigated CSS flow parameters. The results from this study indicate that proper statistic modelling can be applied effectively to evaluate the hydrological performance of stormwater management practices when lacking instrumentation and having limited drainage or sewer information.
Investigation of groundwater contamination in relation to septic systems in Kitwe West Township, Kitwe, Zambia
Authors: Siwila Stephen , Buumba Choolwe
Published: October 2021

This study investigated the quality of groundwater with respect to septic systems in Kitwe West township located in the western part of Zambia's Kitwe district. The study area was selected because most households in the township use boreholes and septic systems as sources of drinking water and wastewater disposal facilities respectively. The study showed the presence of total coliforms in 90% of the boreholes while only 30% of the boreholes were contaminated with fecal coliforms rendering the water unsafe for drinking. The study revealed that there was no distinct relationship between distance from borehole to septic tank system and the quality of borehole water. It was however observed that for boreholes within a 15 m proximity to individual home-owned dump sites the level of fecal contamination increased as the distance from the boreholes to the dump sites decreased. The study has vividly shown that the location of boreholes and septic tank systems in the same plot of land exacerbated by the presence of solid waste dump sites in a residential plot that depends on groundwater is not advisable. This is because the safety of groundwater cannot be guaranteed even if technical specifications are followed for boreholes and septic tank systems.
Impact of the ownership structure on the diversification strategy
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and IT, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia, Kouki Marouan
Published: October 2021

This study examines the ownership characteristics that influence the decision to diversify. The Logit model was used to show that ownership structure influences the probability of diversification. Empirical tests show that the presence of the first large shareholder increases the probability of diversification during the financial crisis period. This behavior is observed for the coalition of second and third shareholders only for periods during and after the crisis. The average level of probability for firms to be diversified is between 20% and 50%. Furthermore, results show that industrial firms and more willing to be diversified than firms in the financial sector.
Neural Response to High and Low Energy Food Images in Anorexia Nervosa
Authors:   School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney, NSW, Australia, Foroughi Nasim , Donnelly Brooke ,   School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia, Williams Mark ,   Department of Cognitive Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Madden Sloane ,   Department of Psychological Medicine, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Sydney, NSW, Australia, Kohn Michael ,   Department of Psychological Medicine, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Sydney, NSW, Australia,   Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Clarke Simon ,   Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Sachdev Perminder ,   Discipline of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia, Touyz Stephen ,   School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia,   InsideOut Institute, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia, Hay Phillipa ,   School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney, NSW, Australia,   Translational Health Research Institute, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, NSW Australia
Published: October 2021

To compare neural responses to high and low-energy food images in patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and an age-matched Healthy Control (HC) group. 25 adolescents with AN and 21 HCs completed a diagnostic interview, self-report questionnaires and fMRI, during which they viewed food images evoking responses of disgust, happiness, or fear. Following whole brain analyses, neural responses in six regions of interest were examined in a series of between-group contrasts, across the three emotive categories. Compared to the HCs, people in the AN group showed increased responsivity to high-energy (1) disgust images in temporal lobe, frontal lobe, insula, and cerebellum anterior lobe; (2) fear images in occipital lobe, temporal, and frontal lobes and (3) happy images in frontal lobe, cerebellum anterior lobe, sub-lobar, and cuneus. More activity was observed in response to low-energy (1) disgust food images in the temporal lobe, frontal lobe, insula, cerebellum anterior and posterior lobes, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and limbic lobe; (2) and happy food images in frontal lobes. Few correlations were found with levels of eating disorder symptoms. The findings highlight the emotional impact of diverse high and low-energy foods for people with AN. People without AN may have a better capacity to filter salient from non-salient information relating to the current task when viewing high energy foods. In summary, for those with AN, it would seem their ability to efficiently ‘sort-out’ information (especially information pertaining to disorder-relevant stimuli such as food images) to complete the task at hand, may be diminished.
Cancer Communication and User Engagement on Chinese Social Media: Content Analysis and Topic Modeling Study
Authors: Chen Liang , Wang Pianpian , Ma Xin , Wang Xiaohui
Published: October 2021

Background

Cancer ranks among the most serious public health challenges worldwide. In China—the world’s most populous country—about one-quarter of the population consists of people with cancer. Social media has become an important platform that the Chinese public uses to express opinions.

Objective

We investigated cancer-related discussions on the Chinese social media platform Weibo (Sina Corporation) to identify cancer topics that generate the highest levels of user engagement.

Methods

We conducted topic modeling and regression analyses to analyze and visualize cancer-related messages on Weibo and to examine the relationships between different cancer topics and user engagement (ie, the number of retweets, comments, and likes).

Results

Our results revealed that cancer communication on Weibo has generally focused on the following six topics: social support, cancer treatment, cancer prevention, women’s cancers, smoking and skin cancer, and other topics. Discussions about social support and cancer treatment attracted the highest number of users and received the greatest numbers of retweets, comments, and likes.

Conclusions

Our investigation of cancer-related communication on Weibo provides valuable insights into public concerns about cancer and can help guide the development of health campaigns in social media.
A Personalized, Interactive, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Digital Therapeutic (MODIA) for Adjunctive Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: Development Study
Authors: Meyer Björn , Utter Geri-Lynn , Hillman Catherine
Published: October 2021

Background

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is characterized by the inability to control opioid use despite attempts to stop use and negative consequences to oneself and others. The burden of opioid misuse and OUD is a national crisis in the United States with substantial public health, social, and economic implications. Although medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has demonstrated efficacy in the management of OUD, access to effective counseling and psychosocial support is a limiting factor and a significant problem for many patients and physicians. Digital therapeutics are an innovative class of interventions that help prevent, manage, or treat diseases by delivering therapy using software programs. These applications can circumvent barriers to uptake, improve treatment adherence, and enable broad delivery of evidence-based management strategies to meet service gaps. However, few digital therapeutics specifically targeting OUD are available, and additional options are needed.

Objective

To this end, we describe the development of the novel digital therapeutic MODIA.

Methods

MODIA was developed by an international, multidisciplinary team that aims to provide effective, accessible, and sustainable management for patients with OUD. Although MODIA is aligned with principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, it was not designed to present any 1 specific treatment and uses a broad range of evidence-based behavior change techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Results

MODIA uses proprietary software that dynamically tailors content to the users’ responses. The MODIA program comprises 24 modules or “chats” that patients are instructed to work through independently. Patient responses dictate subsequent content, creating a “simulated dialogue” experience between the patient and program. MODIA also includes brief motivational text messages that are sent regularly to prompt patients to use the program and help them transfer therapeutic techniques into their daily routines. Thus, MODIA offers individuals with OUD a custom-tailored, interactive digital psychotherapy intervention that maximizes the personal relevance and emotional impact of the interaction.

Conclusions

As part of a clinician-supervised MAT program, MODIA will allow more patients to begin psychotherapy concurrently with opioid maintenance treatment. We expect access to MODIA will improve the OUD management experience and provide sustainable positive outcomes for patients.
Evaluation of Telemedicine Use for Anesthesiology Pain Division: Retrospective, Observational Case Series Study (Preprint)
Authors: Jalilian Laleh , Wu Irene , Ing Jakun , Dong Xuezhi , Sadik Joshua , Pan George , Hitson Heather , Thomas Erin , Grogan Tristan , Simkovic Michael , Kamdar Nirav
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND

An increasing number of patients require outpatient and interventional pain management. To help meet the rising demand for anesthesia pain subspecialty care in rural and metropolitan areas, health care providers have used telemedicine for pain management of both interventional patients and those with chronic pain.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we aimed to describe the implementation of a telemedicine program for pain management in an academic pain division in a large metropolitan area. We also aimed to estimate patient cost savings from telemedicine, before and after the California COVID-19 “Safer at Home” directive, and to estimate patient satisfaction with telemedicine for pain management care.

METHODS

This was a retrospective, observational case series study of telemedicine use in a pain division at an urban academic medical center. From August 2019 to June 2020, we evaluated 1398 patients and conducted 2948 video visits for remote pain management care. We used the publicly available Internal Revenue Service’s Statistics of Income data to estimate hourly earnings by zip code in order to estimate patient cost savings. We estimated median travel time and travel distance with Google Maps’ Distance Matrix application programming interface, direct cost of travel with median value for regular fuel cost in California, and time-based opportunity savings from estimated hourly earnings and round-trip time. We reported patient satisfaction scores derived from a postvisit satisfaction survey containing questions with responses on a 5-point Likert scale.

RESULTS

Patients who attended telemedicine visits avoided an estimated median round-trip driving distance of 26 miles and a median travel time of 69 minutes during afternoon traffic conditions. Within the sample, their median hourly earnings were US $28 (IQR US $21-$39) per hour. Patients saved a median of US $22 on gas and parking and a median total of US $52 (IQR US $36-$75) per telemedicine visit based on estimated hourly earnings and travel time. Patients who were evaluated serially with telemedicine for medication management saved a median of US $156 over a median of 3 visits. A total of 91.4% (286/313) of patients surveyed were satisfied with their telemedicine experience.

CONCLUSIONS

Telemedicine use for pain management reduced travel distance, travel time, and travel and time-based opportunity costs for patients with pain. We achieved the successful implementation of telemedicine across a pain division in an urban academic medical center with high patient satisfaction and patient cost savings.
Populismo: breve reseña del concepto aplicado a los casos de Perú, Argentina y Chile
Authors: Díaz Benavides Danna Valeria , Urday Lazo Katherine Lizbeth
Published: October 2021

In this article, we will analyze the different interpretations that we have about populism, its antecedents and comparative manifestation through the cases of Peru, Argentina and Chile; with the objective of understanding its development and the impacts it leaves on the society of each country. In this way, we will observe that this political phenomenon can be perceived as beneficial or unsuccessful for development as a whole and in areas such as political and social.
On the Application of Translation Quality Assessment Model in MTI Teaching
Authors: Fangfang Qin , Ying Ding
Published: October 2021

The 21st century is an era of globalization with rapid development of information technology and there are more and more close exchanges among countries. Under this background, the importance of translation is self-evident, and MTI (Master of Translation and Interpreting) teaching, which is closely related to it, has also attracted increasing attention. On the whole, after over ten years of development, translation teaching in China has begun to take shape. Both major foreign language colleges and foreign language departments of various comprehensive colleges have set up corresponding translation courses. But at present, the teaching effect of MTI is far from satisfaction. Based on the translation quality assessment model of Malcolm Williams, the necessity and possibility of the application of the translation quality assessment model in MTI teaching is explored, and the concept of the application of the translation quality assessment model in the classroom is put forward, aiming to establish an objective and effective evaluation system in MTI teaching so as to further promote the development of MTI teaching.
COVID-19: A Threat for Survival of Obese People-A Review Paper
Authors: Wadhwani Dr. Meena
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Obesity is a condition that increases the possibility of developing a wide range of non-communicable diseases and as a serious consequence, also promotes the chances of being suffered by deadly infectious diseases. This is most clearly noticeable in the pandemic situation of global spread of the COVID-19. Obesity is considered as an access to various non-communicable diseases as well as mental-health illness and in present scenario it has been found to be a key factor in COVID-19 complications and mortality. Further, obesity has been identified as a major comorbity in patients with asthmatic disorders which also proves it as a risk factor for more serious corona virus disease. Obesity has been recognized as a disease in its own right as well as a risk factor for other health issues including significantly worsening the outcomes of COVID-19 infection. Keywords: Obesity, COVID-19, Pandemic, Comorbity.
Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction in Public Sector Banks (With Special Reference to State Bank of India)
Authors: Chowdhury Arnav
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Public sector banks in India play a vital role in the Indian economy, especially State Bank of India, as it is the largest public sector Bank in the country. However, gone are days when SBI was the only option for most of the people in India. With emergence of Private Sector Banks and other Public sector Banks, customer satisfaction plays an important role now a days. This research is all about finding the Factors affecting customer satisfaction in public sector banks with special reference to State Bank of India. Keywords: customer satisfaction in banks. State Bank of India, Banks in India, public sector banks customer satisfaction.
Risk of Covid-19 Transmission due to Domestic Biomedical Waste – A Review
Authors: Tank Aneri
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Biomedical waste is said to be a type of waste generated during treatment or diagnosis. Apart from hospitals, clinics, and laboratories it is generated domestically as well. Amount of Biomedical waste in household has increased significantly in the past year due to Covid-19 pandemic, People were effectively educated regarding usage of masks, face covers, PPEs and sanitizers, but were not acknowledged regarding waste generated and disposal methods due to usage of such disposable items in ample quantity. Awareness should be spread across regarding Covid-19 related medical waste generation and its ways of disposal. Waste which is contaminated with Covid-19 virus has certain hours on surface stability of it, due to which risk of contamination increases. Therefore, one must be always aware regarding advantages and disadvantages of the items they use, consume or throw away. Keywords: Biomedical Waste, Hospital Waste, Covid-19, domestic Biomedical waste, Municipal Waste
Background of Odisha Literature Press and Journals
Authors: Naik Dr. Raja Kumar
Published: October 2021

Abstract: The first such association was the mutual improvement society founded in 1859. Some other Prominent association of Cuttack were the Utkal Bhasa Uddipani Sabha, Cuttack club, Cuttack Reading Club and Orissa Graduate Association with Madhusudan Das as its Presidents. Similar associations were formed on other parts of Orissa like national society of Balasore & Hitobodhini Sabha of Ganjam. These associations provided a good platform to discuss their problem & made the people conscious of their land and language. Keywords: Mutual improvement, Hitobodhini Sabha, Utkal Bhasa Uddipani Sabha, Platform, Language
Abdominal Pain in Young Adults
Authors: Gaus O. V. , Livzan M. A. , Turchaninov D. V. , Ivanova T. I. , Popello D. V.
Published: October 2021

Aim. A study of abdominal pain incidence in young adults in relation to dietary habits and psychological profile for advancement of health-promoting technologies.

Materials and methods. An anonymous quiz survey covered 3,634 students enrolled at Omsk State Medical University in higher and secondary vocational education programmes via online use of the GSRS and WHO CINDI programme questionnaires to assess eating patterns and dietary preferences, as well as a brief multifactor personality inventory scale. Respondents with abdominal pain were divided into subcohorts by pain severity according to GSRS scores (mild, moderate or severe pain).

Results. Abdominal pain was reported by 2,300 (63.29%) respondents, of whom 1,243 (54.0%) rated symptoms as mild, 996 (43.3%) and 61 (2.7%) — as moderate to severe. Abdominal pain complaints were more frequent in women (2I = 33.96, p <0.001), but gender had no effect on pain intensity. Pain associated with abdominal bloating and distention (57.65%), gastroesophageal reflux symptoms (38.75%), constipation (30.54%) or diarrhoea (28.4%). The presence and severity of abdominal pain was distinctive of individuals spending the most of average monthly income on food purchase and those actively consuming tea, coffee, added sugar, extra salt in cooked food, while having low intake of fruit and vegetables. A typical personality in severe abdominal pain is hypothymic depressive, hypochondriac in moderate and psychasthenic in mild pain.

Conclusion. Abdominal pain is common among medical students predominating in females, associates with the eating pattern, dietary habits and psychological profile.
Clinical and Morphological Manifestations of Gastritis and Serum Cytokine Levels in Schoolchildren with Familial History of Gastric Cancer
Authors: Polivanova T. V. , Kasparov E. V. , Vshivkov V. A.
Published: October 2021

Aim. A study of the clinical and morphological traits and cytokine profile of gastritis in schoolchildren with familial history of gastric cancer.

Materials and methods. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in Siberian regions (Tuva, Even-kiya, Aginskiy Buryat National District, Krasnoyarsk). A total of 3,343 schoolchildren aged 7–17 were surveyed for gastrointestinal complaints and history of gastric cancer in their 1st–2nd degree kindred. Oesophagogastroduo-denoscopy (OGDS) with gastric mucosa biopsy were performed in 463 respondents with complaints. Gastritis was graded in the Sydney classification. Serum cytokine levels (IL-2, IL-4, IL-8, IL-18, IL-1β, IFN-α, TNM-α) were obtained in enzyme immunoassays (ELISA).

Results. Schoolchildren with gastritis and familial history of gastric cancer revealed a higher 59.8% rate of dyspeptic complaints vs. 40.8% in negative history (p = 0.001), as well as complaints of weekly heartburn in 14.2 and 8.3% cas-es (p = 0.019), respectively. In positive history and negative H. pylori tests, the cell immune response regulator IL-18 37 was revealed elevated in histology. In histologically verified H. pylori, no cross-cohort differences were observed in serum IL-18 by positive familial history of gastric cancer.

Conclusion. Gastritis in schoolchildren with familial predisposition to gastric cancer more often associates with GERD and dyspepsia usually presented in postprandial distress syndrome. The cytokine regulation properties of gastritis in schoolchildren with familial history of gastric cancer have been reported.
PANEL DATA ANALYSIS: THE INFLUENCE OF CLIMATIC VARIABLES ON MEDICINES SALES IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL
Authors: Dalla Valle Pedro Brandão , Feijó Flavio Tosi
Published: October 2021

Este artigo propõe a construção de um modelo econométrico para a análisedo impacto das variáveis climáticas sobre a venda de medicamentos. Para isso, foramcoletadas informações de venda de 262 farmácias da região Sul do Brasil, representando mais de 80 milhões de transações comerciais, durante o período de janeiro de 2012a junho de 2016. Os dados foram combinados com as informações meteorológicas de26 cidades, disponibilizadas pelo Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia. Utilizando ummodelo de dados em painel por efeitos fixos, que combina o uso de séries temporais ecortes transversais, é possível estimar que as variáveis climáticas com maior influêncianas vendas de medicamentos são temperatura e a precipitação . A principal hipótesetestada neste estudo, de que as variáveis climáticas têm um efeito significativo nas vendas, pôde ser confirmada para algumas categorias de medicamentos, com diferentesintensidades entre elas.
OS DETERMINANTES DAS EXPORTAÇÕES CONVENCIONAIS E DAS CADEIAS GLOBAIS DE VALOR: UMA ANÁLISE EM PAINEL
Authors: Ribeiro Matheus Rissa Peroni , Vieira Flávio Vilela
Published: October 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho é investigar empiricamente o desempenho e asdiferenças entre as exportações convencionais e as exportações relacionadas às cadeias globais de valor (CGV) em resposta aos seguintes determinantes: taxa de câmbioem três conceitos (nível, volatilidade e desalinhamento), efeito renda e as consequências da crise financeira internacional. Para tanto, utilizam-se três métodos de dadosem painel estático e dinâmico para um conjunto de 59 países, no período de 2000 a2011. Os resultados das estimações confirmam: a) a elasticidade-preço das exportaçõesrelacionadas às CGV são maiores em comparação à elasticidade-preço das exportaçõesconvencionais; b) o aumento da volatilidade da taxa de câmbio possui menores ounenhum impacto nas exportações vinculadas às CGV; e c) países com maiores participações a jusante nas CGV estão sujeitos a menores efeitos advindos de um desalinhamento cambial. Além disso, pode-se afirmar que a crise do subprime gerou efeitosnegativos mais proeminentes nas exportações associadas às CGV em relação às exportações tradicionais.
Corporate governance: Does it matter for corporate social responsibility disclosure via website and social media by top listed UK companies?
Authors: Basuony Mohamed A. K.
Published: October 2021

This paper reports on the nature, extent, and determinants of online corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure practices among the top 350 companies listed in the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 350). This has been done through two-fold. First, the paper investigates the relationship between firm characteristics, board structure, and ownership structure with CSR information dissemination via social media. The results indicate that the company that has a high number of females on board has a significant effect on CSR and the product and service as a component of CSR. Moreover, the results reveal that the company with a high level of ownership concentration has an effect on community involvement, product and service, and environment. In addition, a company that has a high level of institutional ownership has an effect on the product and service. Finally, the company that has a high percentage of director ownership has an effect on the product and service. Second, the paper studies the effect of board structure and other control variables on the online CSR for the top listed UK firms. The dependent variables consist of a comprehensive index of disclosure and another four sub-indices which namely employees, community involvement, products & services, and environment. The results show that online CSR disclosure through the firms’ websites has been affected by board size, board diversity, audit type, profitability, leverage, firm age, and the sector in which the firm operates
A case of male incontinentia pigmenti surviving until 19 weeks of gestation in utero
Authors: Yoshida Atsushi , Morisaki Hiroko , Murai Tatsuya , Maeda Yoshiki
Published: October 2021

We experienced a case of a male IP fetus who survived until 19 weeks of
gestation. The diagnosis of IP in mother and fetus was made genetically.
In the autopsy of the boy, the degree of hepatocellular cytolysis was
much more advanced than the postmortem changes of the other organs.