bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Desired Traits in Mate Selection: A Survey of Hispanic-American Female Students
Authors: Rehman Sharaf
Published: May 2021

Previous research on mate selection has primarily focused on long-term relationships, i.e. spouse selection. Literature suggests that factors and traits playing a significant role in choosing a short-term partner have been mostly overlooked in mate-selection research. The present study, with a sample of 115 Hispanic-American females attending a public university, attempts to determine if there are significant differences in reported preferences when looking for short-term partners versus when looking for a long-term partner. The subjects individually listed their preferences for short-term partners from a list of traits generated by previous research. The participants were then put into groups consisting of five females in each group. Group members discuss their preferences among themselves and generate a list of desirable traits in a long-term partner. This paper reports the findings of the survey in two specific categories. It separates the desired traits for short-term and long-term partners, and it presents the differences in preferences based on relational status, i.e., single or in a relationship.
Towards a Research Agenda on Individual Differences in ELT in Nigeria
Authors: Tamunobelema Isaac , Ahaotu Joseph Onyema
Published: May 2021

There are a variety of individual differences that English language teaching (ELT) professionals cannot afford to ignore. This essay is based on a premise that teaching and learning English in Nigeria’s multilingual background of 526 languages (Ethnologue, 2018) present an extraordinary context of multiculturalism and individual differences in the language classroom. ELT professionals in such a context require significant expertise in the application of inclusive practices. The essay identified gaps in the praxis and policy dimensions of Nigerian ELT practice relating to individual differences and suggested a research focus on these two areas. It concluded that teachers should adopt clear, empirically tested methodologies to cater for the different students in the class, create good relationships in the classroom to develop learner self-confidence, integrate activities and tasks that clearly appeal to different learning styles and personalities, personalize learning as much as possible, create learner autonomy, and pay attention to cultural variations among L2 learners.
Assessment process in the delimitation of historic urban landscape of Algiers by AHP
Authors: Oumelkheir Boukratem , Nadia Djelal
Published: May 2021

This research paper covers the way in which landscape delimitation is carried out in a historic urban area context. Landscape delimitation, in this case, explores the relationship between landscape considerations in the urban and heritage planning system in Algeria. The characterisation of the historic urban landscape is challenged by various types of values. The landscape assessment of the central urban historic area of Algiers was focused on its beauty configuration using the AHP multi-criteria method, supported by values obtained through GIS. Various delimitation alternatives of the historical urban landscape are assessed. Distinctive landscapes emerge, moving away from the original historic urban landscape, which is strictly related to the context of the casbah. Spatial landscape delimitation is the means by which the connecting values of the landscape and their interconnections are managed by monitoring problems of fragmentation and ensuring their interaction at the different boundaries. Urban planning must necessarily incorporate landscapes boundaries into the decision-making processes for the conservation of value connections and managing its beauty configuration.
Plastics in the circular economy (CE)
Authors: Mrowiec Bozena
Published: May 2021

Plastics are used in a great number of applications; therefore, the production of the sector intensively increases. It is estimated that in future, the production of plastics can double by 2035 and almost quadruple by 2050. Still globally, most of the plastic waste is landfilled. Only 9% of plastic waste generated between 1950 and 2015 was recycled. New strategy of European Commission proposes actions designed to make the vision for a more circular plastics economy a reality. The circular economy represents an alternative, more sustainable model to the traditional linear economy. EC has approved new recycling targets for plastics to a minimum of 50% by the end of 2025 and to a minimum of 55% by the end of 2030. Changes that will be introduced in design and production of plastics will contribute to increasing their recycling rates for all key applications. The new strategy will help achieve the priority set by the UE for an energy union with a modern, low-carbon and energy-efficient economy and will make a tangible contribution to reaching the 2030 sustainable development goals.
The content of copper, zinc, and nickel in the selected species of edible mushrooms
Authors: Kuziemska Beata , Wysokiński Andrzej , Jaremko Dawid , Pakuła Krzysztof , Popek Maria , Kożuchowska Monika
Published: May 2021

The aim of the research was to evaluate the accumulation level of copper, zinc and nickel in forest mushrooms – Bay Bolete (Xerocomus badius), Saffron Milk Cap (Lactarius deliciosus), Rough-Stemmed Bolete (Leccinum scabrum), Slippery Jack (Suillus luteus) and Parasol Mushroom (Macrolepiota procera). The analysed mushrooms were obtained from growth forests located in the Masovian Voivodeship in the following counties: Siedlce, Sokołów, Łosice and Łuków. Total content of metals was determined using the method of atomic emission spectroscopy with inductively coupled plasma, after the earlier mineralisation of materials ‘by dry combustion’ in a muffle furnace at the temperature of 450°C, and after melting of ash in a 10% solution of HCl. In the soil samples taken from the places where the tested mushrooms occur, pH in 1 mol KCl·dm-3 and total content of copper, zinc and nickel were determined by the ICP-AES method after earlier mineralization in mixture of concentration HCl and HNO3 (3:1) in a microwave system. Test results were statistically analysed with the use of software STATISTICA 12 PL (STATSOFT, TULSA, USA). The analysed mushrooms had diverse content of the determined metals. The highest total average content of copper and zinc was present in Bay Bolete: 34.83 mg ∙ kg-1d.m. for Cu and 155.50 mg ∙ kg-1d.m. for Zn, and the highest average content of nickel was contained in Rough-Stemmed Bolete – 2.98 mg ∙ kg-1d.m.. The lowest average content of copper and zinc was determined in Rough-Stemmed Bolete: 11.98 mg ∙ kg-1d.m. for Cu and 91.90 mg ∙ kg-1d.m. for Zn, and lowest total average content of nickel was present in Bay Bolete – 1.05 mg ∙ kg-1d.m.

No excessive accumulation of examined heavy metals was stated in the analysed mushrooms species.
Management of medical and veterinary waste - legal regulations, threats to people and the environment and methods of disposal
Authors: Czarny-Działak Małgorzata , Wójtowicz Bożena , Gworek Barbara , Żeber-Dzikowska Ilona , Działak Magdalena , Szajner Jarosław , Bartyzel Mariusz , Stanisławska Iwona , Kosowska Ewa
Published: May 2021

Medical waste is mostly generated by health care centres and veterinary, research and pharmacological facilities as well as laboratories. As the number people using home treatment rises from year to year, and the number of aesthetic medicine offices increases, the problem of potentially hazardous waste affects an increasingly larger population, and can no longer be restricted to the qualified hospital staff. Medical waste falls within the group of hazardous waste since it poses environmental threat of epidemiological contamination with pathogens and pathogenic bacteria. The article presents the classification and properties of medical waste and their impact on the environment. The legal status regarding the utilization of such waste in Poland was discussed as well.
Soil Organic Matter Quality in Soils With Different Levels of Manure Fertilisation
Authors: Becher Marcin , Pakuła Krzysztof , Czapliński Krzysztof
Published: May 2021

Soil organic matter (SOM) significantly affects the growth, development and yield of cultivated plants. In the era of increasing agriculture intensification and adverse changes in the crop structure as well as climate change, it is important to know the processes affecting the accumulation and degradation of SOM. This paper aims to assess the quality of organic matter in Stagnic Luvisol fertilised with bovine manure to varying degrees. Soil samples were taken in spring from topsoil after pre-sowing treatments. Three soil profiles were selected: soil fertilised with manure annually at a dose of 30 t ha−1, soil fertilised with manure every 4 years at the same dose and soil deprived of organic fertilisation in the past several years. The following laboratory analyses were performed (soil pH, total carbon content). Sequential fractionation of organic matter was carried out based on the Schnitzer method. In humic acid preparations, the elemental composition (CHNO and H/C ratio) was determined and spectrophotometric properties were measured. The conducted tests revealed a significant impact of manure fertilisation on the quantity and quality of organic matter. In the soil fertilised with manure annually, a much larger amount of SOM was found with a greater share of labile forms. In addition, humic acids extracted from the soil were characterised by lower maturity as well as molecular weight and condensation of the aromatic part of their structure.
Do We Require to Use Antibacterial Prophylaxis in Hand Trauma? Results of a Randomised Prospective Case-Control Trial
Authors: Ozols Dzintars , Nefjodovs Vadims , Zariņš Jānis , Pētersons Aigars
Published: May 2021

The proper management of traumatic hand injury is crucial for wound infection prevention. Antibiotics in various forms and conditions are prescribed to avoid this complication, but the effectiveness is unclear. Most forms used are intravenous solutions, topical ointments, and oral tablets. This prospective case-control trial was conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Healthy adult patients with simple, non-bite, surgically treated hand wounds were included. During the surgery, a proper debridement and irrigation with simple saline was consistently performed. Patients were randomly assigned to one of the eight groups. Seven groups received different antibacterial prophylaxis and one received none. At the two-week postoperative follow-up the wound site was assessed and any local infection was documented. Patients were excluded from the trial if they did not comply to treatment recommendations (i.e. commence antibiotics, applied solutions or ointments on the wound). Overall, 240 patients (80.2% male, mean age 38.7 years), 30 in each study group were included. 226 patients returned for the follow-up, and seven patients were excluded from the trial. Wound infection was observed in five patients from different groups. Thus, the rate of wound infection was 2.28%. A Chi-square test revealed no difference in infection incidence between the groups (p > 0.05). In this study, antibiotics did not affect incidence of wound infection after hand trauma. Attention should be paid to proper debridement and irrigation of the wound as these interventions reduce the risk for wound infection and avoid unnecessary usage of antibiotics.
Towards new seed orchard designs in Germany – A review
Authors: Liesebach Heike , Liepe Katharina , Bäucker Cornelia
Published: May 2021

New first and 1.5 generation seed orchards are to be created in Germany based on recently assembled breeding populations ofAcer pseudoplatanus,Larixsp.,Picea abies,Pinus sylvestris,Pseudotsuga menziesii, andQuercussp. To justify the high expenses in time and cost for orchard establishment and maintenance, planning should make use of consolidated knowledge and experience of both the national and international scientific community. Here, we briefly describe advances in genetic gains achieved through tree breeding, and resume population genetic aspects and design considerations to draw conclusions for clonal composition and spatial design of the new orchards.

We conclude that to avoid outbreeding depression separate orchards are required for each breeding zone. The zones are species-specific and defined by ecological and climatic aspects. A minimum of 60-80 clones per orchard is recommended for native tree species with high proportions of natural regeneration in forest practice. This would allow future selective thinning based on estimated breeding values from progeny testing. It would also permit the transfer of seed orchard progenies into a naturally regenerating forest stands without the risk of a genetic bottleneck. Lower clone numbers are appropriate for non-native species and hybrids. It is important to strictly avoid inbreeding depression, achieved by using only one clone per progeny or population, from which the plus trees were selected. Further, the spatial layout should promote random mating by optimizing the neighbourhood of each clone. With all of these considerations taken into account, we expect superior quality traits and at least 10-15 % more volume from the new seed orchards.
Mit mocarstwowości w myśli politycznej II RP
Authors: Kochnowski Roman
Published: May 2021

The term of superpower is ambiguous in politology. It is frequently defined as striving afterdomination in either regional or global dimension. However, this term has rather an ironical meaning in connection with the 2nd Republic of Poland. Political leaders of the ruling campin Warsaw after 1926 had believed in imperial status of Poland (of 1936–1938), but thisconviction had disastrous consequences in 1939.Key words: myth, political thought,the foreign policy, external environment, balance policy
Enhancement Stability of the Power System Using Static Synchronous compensators Connected in Different Formats
Authors: Al-Flaiyeh Maha Abdulrhman , Aziz Nagham Hikmat
Published: May 2021

The research strategy focuses on the effect of connecting a STATCOM to mend critical-clearing-time (CCT) for the studied system and its transient stability. This paper targets to connect STATCOM in two situations, grouped and distributed. The first situation connects STATCOM at one placement with 100 MVAR reactive power while the second situation connects two STATCOMs at two different placements with the value 50 MVAR for each one and 60 MVAR,40 MVAR in another case. It has been found through this research that when distributing the necessary compensation capacity to more than one static synchronous compensator better than from combined them in one compensator in improving the CCT. It used MATLAB / ver.2017 for simulation of our studied system (IEEE-9 nodes).
The problems of reader’s experience and the search for style in V. S. Naipaul's essayistic writing
Authors: Maksimenko Ekaterina Dmitrievna
Published: May 2021

This article conducts a chronological reconstruction of the key milestones of the reading path of V. S. Naipaul, as well as reviews the problems of his reader’s experience and the search for writing style. Emphasis is placed on the creative and personal relationship between V. S. Naipaul and his father S. Naipaul, who was his teacher and mentor, developed his literary taste, aptitude and style of the future Nobel laureate. Their collaboration draws the interest of researchers based on the fact that namely S. Naipaul introduced world literature to his son, affected his choice of books, and helped to understand a different sociocultural context. The author reveals the impact of the Russian writers (Gogol, Tolstoy) and the Spanish picaresque novel (“Lazarillo de Tormes”) upon writing style of V. S. Naipaul; as well as determines the reading preferences of V. S. Naipaul at a mature age. Among the authors who considerably influenced V. S. Naipaul in different periods of his creative path, the author names R. Kipling, D. Defoe, J. R. R. Tolkien, and J. Conrad. The analytical overview of the “writer's library” and his reading preferences allows carrying out a more systematic, consistent, and logical examination of V. S. Naipaul's works. The idea of the circle of authors and writings that considerably influenced the creative personality of V. S. Naipaul gives the key to the analysis of quotations, borrowings, allusions and reminiscences, i.e. the problems of intertextuality in his prose fiction. V. S. Naipaul's essayistic writing has not been published in the Russian language; this article introduces it into the Russian scientific discourse in literary studies.
A importância da atuação do profissional de enfermagem na assistência preventiva à Depressão Puerperal: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Brandão Cleice Luane Silveira de Carvalho , Nascimento Erirayne Simplicio Quadro do , Aramaio Camila Monique Souza de Oliveira
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: Analisar através das produções científicas, a importância da atuação do profissional de enfermagem na assistência preventiva ao surgimento da depressão puerperal. Métodos: Utilizou-se como metodologia de pesquisa um estudo bibliográfico do tipo revisão integrativa com abordagem qualitativa no período de 2016 a 2021. Os dados foram coletados utilizando-se Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS/MeSH) mediante as bases de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Google Acadêmico e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO). Utilizou-se como descritores: “Assistência de Enfermagem”, “Depressão Puerperal”, “Prevenção e Atenuação”. Resultados: Foram encontrados 1805 artigos nas bases de dados. Após a aplicação dos critérios de exclusão, foram selecionadas 12 pesquisas para serem analisadas subsidiando a revisão integrativa. Os principais resultados na pesquisa realizada demonstram que não existe uma infraestrutura adequada para a atuação do profissional de enfermagem no Brasil para acolher de forma preventiva a paciente mediante a identificação e o agravamento da Depressão Puerperal, sendo que é imprescindível a sua atuação para o efetivo tratamento. Considerações finais: Observou-se a importância do profissional de Enfermagem para a prevenção à DPP, fazendo-se necessário a capacitação profissional e estruturação das clínicas e hospitais, a fim de conferir condições mínimas necessárias para a atuação preventiva.
Epidemiologia e fatores de risco relacionado a neoplasias pancreáticas: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Mello David Martins da Silva , Neves Victoria Haydée Deusdedith , Vieira Manuela Azevedo , Andrade Evlyn Karolayne Bispo , Martins Thayná Brunelly Dórea , Gomes Ingrid Cristiane Pereira
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: Este artigo buscou analisar o perfil epidemiológico e os fatores de risco mais relevantes relacionados às neoplasias pancreáticas. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura atual, na qual foram incluídos 28 artigos da plataforma PUBMED entre janeiro/2016 e fevereiro/2021, utilizando os seguintes descritores: neoplasia pancreática, fatores de risco e epidemiologia. Resultados: As neoplasias pancreáticas são extremamente fatais, apresentando a terceira maior taxa de mortalidade dentre as neoplasias globalmente. Elas geralmente apresentam clínica inespecífica e tardia, com terapêutica limitada a depender do estadiamento ao diagnóstico. Os fatores de risco mais prevalentes relacionados ao câncer pancreático são a presença de pancreatite crônica, tabagismo e história prévia familiar de melanoma ou neoplasia pancreática, todavia, a dieta e alguns genes vêm demonstrando papel importante na incidência dessa patologia. Considerações finais: Deste modo, é essencial reconhecer os fatores de risco para o câncer pancreático, a fim de preveni-lo, ou ao menos, diagnosticá-lo mais precocemente para melhor resposta terapêutica.
Desafios da enfermagem na assistência da sífilis gestacional na atenção primária de saúde: revisão integrativa
Authors: Júnior Elismar de Almeida da Silva , Lima Rosie Soares , Aramaio Camila Monique Souza de Oliveira
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: Identificar nas literaturas científicas os desafios enfrentados por enfermeiros para oferecer a assistência a gestante diagnosticada com Sífilis no contexto da atenção primária de saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica do tipo revisão integrativa. Os dados foram coletados por meio das bases de dados: Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e Base de dados de Enfermagem (BDENF), com um recorte temporal entre 2016 a 2021. Resultados: Na base de dados LILACS, foram encontrados 85 artigos, utilizando o cruzamento dos descritores “Sífilis”, “Enfermagem” e “Gestantes”.  Na base de dados (BDENF), foram encontrados 69 artigos, sendo escolhidos para a leitura na integra 22 artigos, após a leitura foram selecionados 8 artigos identificando os desafios comuns que os enfermeiros enfrentam na assistência de enfermagem as gestantes. Considerações finais: Existem fatores externos que prejudicam a assistência, como: a recusa do parceiro para realizar o teste e o tratamento a sífilis. E os internos foram o déficit de conhecimento dos profissionais ao manejo da sífilis e a falta de recursos como: insumos e infraestrutura dos locais para fornecer o diagnóstico aos usuários.
Doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica: evolução e risco de desenvolvimento de cirrose hepatica
Authors: Gonçalves Beatriz Cunta , Rosa Carla Cristina de Freitas , Tôrres Cecília Soares , Soares Joyce Vilarins Santos , Costa Karolayne Verdan de Alencar , Potsch Leticia Stefanelli , Ludovino Lorena de Almeida , Bark Sophia , Sales Vinícius Barbosa dos Santos , Campos Renan Guimarães Assunção
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: Relacionar a Doença Hepática Gordurosa não Alcoólica (DHGNA) e o risco de cirrose, além de renovar e descrever os conhecimentos científicos sobre o tema nos últimos cinco anos. Revisão bibliográfica: A DHGNA é definida pelo acúmulo anormal de gordura nos hepatócitos. É considerado um problema de saúde pública, em razão da sua alta prevalência e a possível progressão para cirrose e/ou carcinoma hepatocelular. Os fatores de risco são diferenciados em modificáveis e não modificáveis, tendo a obesidade como enfermidade de base para o desenvolvimento da DHGNA. Apresentam variadas fases de progressão, as quais incluem esteatose hepática, Esteato-Hepatite Não Alcoólica (EHNA), fibrose hepática, cirrose hepática e carcinoma hepatocelular. A DHGNA apresenta associações com outras comorbidades como síndrome metabólica, diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DMT2) e dislipidemia aterogênica. Considerações finais: A DHGNA consiste no acúmulo de gordura nos hepatócitos de indivíduos que não consomem ou consomem menos que 30g de álcool por dia propiciando um distúrbio metabólico, de evolução progressiva e geralmente assintomática, resultando em diagnósticos tardios e aumentando o risco de evoluir para cirrose e/ou carcinoma hepatocelular.
How to Choose the Best Option to Treat People with Recurrent Graves’ Hyperthyroidism
Authors:   Endocrine Area, South Galicia Health Research Institute, Spain, Mayor RV Garcia
Published: May 2021

Graves’ Hyperthyroidism (GH) is an autoimmune disease that as other autoimmune diseases is characterized for oscillate activity over its course, thus the patients can enter into a remission phase without undergoing any type of specific treatment. GH is the most common form of hyperthyroidism in populations with an adequate iodine intake, most often affecting women age between 30 to 50. Untreated GH is associated with increased mortality and morbidity for this reason timely treatment is critical. Actually, there is consensus that Antithyroid Drugs (ATD) mainly methimazole are the first option to treat incident cases with GH, being Radioactive Iodine (RI) and a Total Thyroidectomy (TT) reserved as second-line therapies [1]. The major drawback of ATD treatment is its around 50% recurrence rate of hyperthyroidism after discontinuation of the 12-18 month treatment cycle [2]. However, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment for patients with recurrent GH. The main therapeutic protocols recommended an open discussion between physician and patients as the best approach to choose the optimal therapy for recurrent GH [3]. The matter of such discussion should consider the advantages and disadvantages for each therapeutical option for the individual patient. Advantages and disadvantages for each therapeutical modalities: Advantages of the ATD, preservation of the thyroid tissue, simple administration, low cost, relatively fast control of the hyperthyroidism, good security profile for long-term treatment, side-effects are dose-dependent [4], second ATD cycle in patients with recurrent GH leads to satisfactory long-term remission [5]. RI, definitive hyperthyroidism solution, easy to administer, relatively low cost, relative fast control of the hyperthyroidism. TT, rapid and definitive resolution of the hyperthyroidism. Disadvantages of the ATD, high relapse rate [6], minor adverse effects, mainly skin reactions 5% and arthralgia 2% [4]. RI, athyreotic hypothyroidism no easy to control for life, progression of Graves’ orbitopathy, increase overall mortality [7]. TT, athyreotic hypothyroidism treated for life, high dependence of surgeon qualification, transient or permanent recurrent nerve injury and hypoparathyroidism and postoperative bleeding, and high cost.
Uric Acid Abnormalities and Its Correlation with Splenectomy in Adult Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia Subjects (TDT)
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, India, A Sahithi , R Aggarwal ,   Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, India, A Prakash ,   Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, India, SK Jain ,   Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, India, P Bansal ,   Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, India, A Jain ,   Department of Biochemistry, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, India
Published: May 2021

Background: In thalassemia patients erythrocyte turnover rate increases due to chronic hemolysis and ineffective erythropoiesis leading to increase in uric acid production. Hyperuricosuria is one of the marker of proximal tubular dysfunction. Splenectomy can increase the risk of hyperuricemia by increasing erythrocyte turnover rate in Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia (TDT). Deferasirox enhances uric acid excretion from renal tubules leading to low serum uric acid levels. Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2018-March 2020 which included 60 adult TDT patients (≥18 years) attending Adult Thalassemia Day Care Centre at tertiary care hospital. Serum uric acid (mg/dl), 24 hour urinary uric acid (mg/dl), serum ferritin (ng/ml) were done. Results: Hyperuricemia was present in 20%, hypouricemia in 3.33%. Hyperuricosuria was present in 80%. Mean SUA levels were higher in males than females which was statistically significant (5.77±1.66 vs 4.64±1.44, p=0.007). There was statistically significant positive correlation between serum uric acid and serum creatinine(p = 0.0036) and age (p=0.0129). Hyperuricemia was more in subjects with intact spleen but was not statistically significant(p=0.104). Hyperuricemia had negative association with deferasirox therapy [1 (3.03%) vs 11 (40.74%), p=0.0004] compared with normouricemia subjects. Conclusion: Uric acid abnormalities were seen in 23.3% of patients. Hyperuricemia was present in one fourth of the patients and significant risk factors were increasing age, male gender, rising serum creatinine. Deferasirox therapy was negatively associated with hyperuricemia. Tubular dysfunction is relatively common in TDT as more than three fourth patients had hyperuricosuria. Regular monitoring of serum uric acid and urinary uric acid is recommended.
When Parenthood Comes Early: Enhancing Parent-Child Bonding in the NICU
Authors:   Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, Greece, A Sarantaki
Published: May 2021

Background: Pregnancy is the period nature has provided future parents so they adapt and process the big event of becoming a mother and father. When a pregnancy ends sooner than expected, parents feel unsure and unprepared for their new role and responsibilities. Moreover, the complex feelings they experience when the premature neonate is admitted in the NICU, become enlarged by the disruption of bonding with their child. Aim: The aim of this paper is firstly to understand the importance of bonding for both the neonate and the parents and secondly to propose ways of enhancing parent-child bonding, when the latter is admitted in the NICU. Conclusion: Parent-child bonding is essential for the parental role, the parents’ mental health as well as the infant’s development. NICU environment is possible to become friendlier in a way that enables parents to participate in their child’s care and early experiences. Family-centered care enhances parentchild bonding, with the main contributor being skin-to-skin contact and Kangaroo care.
Gestión informativa de la infodemia en medios digitales: experiencia de las agencias de noticias
Authors: González Clavero María Victoria , Rodríguez Bazán Grettel
Published: May 2021

En la presente comunicación se propone una guía para gestionar la infodemia en medios digitales, a partir de las experiencias de agencias de noticias en momentos de confluencia de la creciente producción periodística y el enfrentamiento a la epidemia de COVID-19. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica documental de artículos científicos y documentos de organismos internacionales sobre infodemia, infodemiología y gestión de la información periodística en casos de desastres y emergencias, así como el análisis de las secciones de salud y de verificación en los sitios de Internet y redes sociales de las agencias Reuters, AFP y EFE. La experiencia acumulada devela no solo la utilidad sino también la necesidad de que los medios de comunicación recurran al uso del análisis de los datos, el periodismo de servicio, la anticipación y prevención de información falsa, la colaboración, la narrativa a través de diferentes medios de comunicación y la alfabetización mediática tanto de los consumidores de la información como de los que la producen. Se propone un plan de 10 acciones (agrupadas en tres etapas: recogida de información, selección de la información periodística y presentación de la información) que pueden guiar a los medios informativos digitales en el combate contra la desinformación en temas de salud.
Life in Movement: A French Impressionist Critical Approach to Terrence Malick's Films
Authors:   , Johnson Matthew
Published: May 2021

Terrence Malick’s films from Badlands (1973) to The Tree of Life (2011) have generally received critical praise, as well as being the focus of detailed scholarly work. By contrast, his more recent films, what Robert Sinnerbrink refers to as the “Weightless trilogy” with To the Wonder (2012), Knight of Cups (2015) and Song to Song (2017), have been widely criticised and have been largely neglected academically. This thesis endeavours to situate the aesthetic features of these three films within a conceptual framework based in French Impressionist film theory and criticism. I will argue the ways in which these three films use natural light, gestures, close-ups, kinetic images and complex editing in relation to Germaine Dulac’s notions of pure cinema and Jean Epstein’s concept of photogénie. Moreover, these ideas can also be applied to films such as Days of Heaven (1978), The Thin Red Line (1998) and The Tree of Life. Thus, it is my contention that despite the significant changes to his filmmaking style evident in the Weightless trilogy, he remains a highly poetic director interested in the interior lives of his characters and the rhythms of life.
A abordagem da comutatividade da multiplicação na Educação Básica
Authors: Ripoll Cydara Cavedon , Fischer Daiana Santos Oliveira , Meinerz Franciele Marciane
Published: May 2021

O presente artigo traz uma reflexão sobre a ampliação da operação de multiplicação à qual o estudante é exposto ao longo da Educação Básica e sobre a validade da propriedade comutativa da multiplicação em cada uma das etapas. Assim, este trabalho relaciona-se ao Conhecimento Pedagógico de Conteúdo (defendido por Lee Shulman) e ao Conhecimento de Matemática para o Ensino (defendido por Deborah Ball). Além de discutir-se a ampliação da multiplicação em cada universo numérico maior do que o dos números naturais, são sugeridas algumas abordagens para a sala de aula, bem como abordagens que buscam fazer com que os estudantes reflitam a respeito da propriedade comutativa em cada novo universo numérico. As autoras concluem e defendem que, em nenhum universo numérico, deve a propriedade comutativa da multiplicação ser inferida na sala de aula sem alguma discussão sobre sua validade, uma vez que considerações relevantes sobre a ampliação da multiplicação são necessárias ao aumentar-se o universo numérico.
Interdisciplinarity as form of fundamentalisation of higher art education: faceted approach
Authors: Olga Oleksiuk
Published: May 2021

The interdisciplinarity of art education lies in the universality of the influence of art on all human cognitive processes and the ability to embody artistically any theme and plot that excites a person — an artist and a recipient. The origins of interdisciplinarity as a scientific paradigm are involved in the theory of communication. Interdisciplinarity is based on scientific semantics: interdisciplinarity plays a syntactic role, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, it helps to build semantic connections in schemes and transitions between different subject areas. A promising strategic direction is to increase the cultural intensity of all disciplines. Simplified practical use of art as an illustration, “figurative confirmation” of life phenomena ignores its high purpose. Practitioners pay attention to the use of interactive teaching methods: discussion, round table, method of projects, synectics, inversion, etc. In the implementation of research projects of students, we use phenomenological dialogue / polylogue. The use of this method creates conditions for analysis, reflection and self-assessment of students in the organization of their educational activities. The facet approach is an important area of modernization of the university and corresponds to the innovative nature of science. The transition from interdisciplinary integration in the classroom to interdisciplinary integration with project forms of education is the main condition for building an innovative model for the development of art education.
Arrangements for bandura of polyphonic work by J.-S. Bach in performing and educational practice: methodological aspect
Authors: Dmytro Hubyak
Published: May 2021

Methodological approaches to the problem of arrangements of polyphonic material for bandura are presented. The problem of comparative comparison of performance capabilities of Kyiv and Kharkiv banduras, the corresponding ways of playing them when performing a polyphonic texture is raised. Prospects for wider involvement of the Kharkiv bandura in performing and educational practice are considered. The professional training of a modern bandura performer should be focused on overcoming certain stereotypes about the technical capabilities of the instrument. The task is to expand the means of performance, to develop new methods and techniques, and to enrich the original and interpreted repertoire of various epoch-making, national and individual compositional styles. A modern bandura performer must develop his musical thinking, aimed at mastering different types of textures, including atypical for the instrument, samples of different types of polyphonic presentation. The aim of the article is a methodological analysis of arrangements of a number of polyphonic works by J.-S. Bach for bandura, consideration of possibilities and variants of interpretations of polyphonic material for bandura of Kharkiv type. Among the examples it is a comparison of modern bandura teachers’ interpretations of “Short Preludes and Fugues for Organ” by J.-S. Bach. Our author’s versions of the interpretation of these and other polyphonic works by J.-S. Bach for Kharkiv type bandura have been presented in the performance classes at Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University and Ternopil Solomia Krushelnytska Vocational Music College The research methodology consists in applying a set of relevant methods: the method of systematic analysis, historical-stylistic method to consider the problem of arrangement, comparative method for comparing the features of transcriptions for Kyiv and Kharkiv bandura, and generalization method to formulate relevant conclusions. There has been introduced the arrangement of the Prelude and Fugue № 13 Fis-Dur from the 1-st volume of DTK J.-S. Bach for a bandura of Kharkiv type with a mechanism (design by V. Gerasymenko), which made it possible to illustrate the technical and expressive possibilities that the performer of the bandura of Kharkiv type gives. Thus, Kharkiv way of playing and the modern construction of the bandura of Kharkiv type by V. Gerasymenko proves its perspective in many aspects concerning arrangement and performance of polyphonic works, show significant potential of technical and expressive possibilities for performing Baroque and Classicism music at a high artistic level and is a powerful stimulus for further development of bandura performance in Ukraine.
Independent work as pedagogical condition for development of intellectual and creative abilities of future music teachers
Authors: Olga Loboda
Published: May 2021

The article analyses the independent work of future music teachers in higher educational institutions of art as a pedagogical condition for the development of intellectual and creative abilities. The concept of “independent work” is considered in the works of modern and domestic researchers. The role of independent work is defined as an integral system and forming factor of the educational environment of higher art institutions. The tasks are highlighted and the classification of types of independent work of future music teachers is considered. The phenomenon of independence, which is an integral attribute, the inner essence of independent work and acts as a sign of its intellectual component, is analysed. On the other hand, independence is seen as the highest step in the formation of personal competence. The future music teacher makes the significant both intellectual and creative efforts and thus reaches a certain level of intellectual and creative abilities by mastering professional training, carrying out professional and creative selection of the repertoire, methods of its processing, based on their preferences, intentions, and motivations. The author investigates the most important component of education — a self-education, the ability which is exclusively formed through the self-educational activities. The self-educational activity of the future music teacher is considered as an effective means of professional self-improvement and self-development of personality, which also provides the significant professional qualities and abilities such as both intellectual and creative, the development of which determines the level of professional self-development. It is proven that professional self-realization is the highest level of manifestation of professional training of future music teachers, in the process of which are carried out the intensive development of both intellectual and creative abilities.
Factors of influence on vocal teacher’s stage image multifunctionality in modern conditions
Authors: Marianna Sukholova
Published: May 2021

The article analyses the scientific basis for the emergence and development of the concept of “stage image”. It has been proved that the essence of a stage image creation is the deep performer’s penetration into the stage image and its implementation by means of vocal techniques, facial expressions, gestures, etc. The noted personal, social and symbolic characteristics of the stage image are not unchanged, they flexibly change in accordance with the inner aspirations of the individual and the external circumstances to which it is forced to adapt in any case. It has been emphasized that among the considered factors and methods of the stage image formation the most important is positioning, i.e. consolidation of the unique identifying features of the vocalist in the minds of others that distinguish him or her from other similar performers. Positioning which is carried out on one, two or three features will be effective as due to the basic laws of psychophysiological perception a larger number of it is not usually delayed for a long time in the people’s minds. The positioning strategy should remain unchanged for a long time as its rapid and frequent change does not allow the selected marked characteristics and attributes to take root in the minds of the audience, and therefore positioning will just not happen.
A Case of Recurrent Facial Palsy Associated with Anti-GM2: is it anyway Guillain-barré syndrome?
Authors:   Region skåne
Published: May 2021

Objective: A rare case of possible hereditary predisposition to autoimmune neuropathy Background: This case report is of a patient who presented two episodes of Facial paresis in her live without ascertained apparent causes. Bell’s palsy is commonly known as peripheral idiopathic facial nerve palsy, because in the most cases the triggers remain unknown (1). Case Report: I want to present a case of a 34 year old woman who we will call A.B. and who came to us to evaluate the severity of the sequelae of a Bell´s palsy and any eventual need for cosmetic measure. But she had another Bell´s Palsy 9 years ago, so I started to investigate the most common and treatable causes of Facial paresis. I found a significate increase of anti-bodies against ganglioside GM2. When I explained to her that these anti-bodies is commonly related with several neurological diseases, she started to investigate her family history and she found that his father’s brother died of GuillainBarré syndrome about 40 years ago.
Improving safety of mechanization devices with cardan drives
Authors: Shkrabak Roman Vladimirovich
Published: May 2021

Brief information is given on the need for dynamic development of agricultural production on the basis of solving a number of social problems related to the so-called "optimization" measures in terms of the vital activities of the basis of agricultural production - villages and villages, and rural workers. The possibility of further increasing the level of mechanization and automation of agricultural production and its safety on the basis of innovative solutions of a preventive nature is noted. In relation to the level of safety of mechanization devices, a new scheme is given for protecting employees from injury with cardan shafts by automatically stopping their rotation in the event of no protective locks.
About flowering phase of local pear sorts and their wild forms spread in Sheki-Zagatala region
Authors: Mamedov Dzhoshgun Israfil ogly
Published: May 2021

In the article it is informed about typical characteristics of local pear sorts and their wild forms spread in Sheki-Zagatala region of Azerbaijan in flowering phase. During the research it was known that national selection sorts and wild forms of the pear devided into three groups for mass flowering period: quick flowering, medium term flowering, late flowering sorts. It was discovered that quick flowering sorts bloomed late, late flowering sorts bloomed quickly. Early spring months considered risky period of pollination and fertilization because of the changeable weather. Productivity depends on the level of pollination directly. The diversity of beginning and duration period on sort and forms has a positive effect to the productivity in Sheki-Zagatala region.
Influence of growth stimulants and microfertilizers on the productivity of Carthamus tinctorius in the steppe zone of the Saratov Right Bank
Authors: Milovanov Ivan Vladimirovich , Kandalov Evgeniy Viktorovich , Narushev Viktor Bisengalievich , Kozhagalieva Rima Zhambulovna
Published: May 2021

In the course of the research, it was found  out that the highest rates of photosynthetic activity of Carthamus tinctorius were noted in the variant where pre-sowing treatment of seeds with a growth stimulator zircon + treatment of crops in the budding phase with siliplant microfertilizer was carried out. In this variant, the leaf area of  the best variety Ershovsky 4 was 35.3 thousand m2 / ha, dry aboveground biomass - 7.49 t / ha, photosynthetic potential - 1941 thousand m2 / ha·day; net productivity of photosynthesis - 3.86 g / m2·day. On average for 2018–2020, the highest yield of safflower oilseeds of the Ershovsky 4 variety reached 1.89 t / ha. The highest (1.74 t / ha) average annual yield of safflower oilseeds of Astrakhanskiy 747 variety was also obtained using a similar option. To ensure a consistently high productivity of Carthamus tinctorius  agrocenoses in the arid conditions of the steppe zone of the Saratov Right Bank, it is recommended to expand the cultivation areas of the most adapted variety Ershovsky 4, using pre-sowing seed treatment with a zircon growth stimulator (30 ml / t) and processing crops in the budding phase with siliplant micronutrient fertilization (1 , 0 l / ha).
Analysis of the dependence of soil moisture accumulation on the method of basic soil cultivation
Authors: Boykov Vasiliy  Mihaylovich , Startsev Sergey  Viktorovich , Vorotnikov Igor Leonidovich , Pavlov Andrey Vladimirovich
Published: May 2021

Schemes of applied technologies of the main winter tillage in the direction of accumulation and preservation of moisture in a meter layer of soil are considered. The article presents an analysis of the structural state of the arable soil layer when using tillage tools with disc working bodies, deep-diggers with pointed legs, plows with chisel stands, tools with a combination of disc and flat-cutting working bodies, tools with a combination of chisel and disc working bodies,.
A research of productivity of the pumping stations
Authors: Gorbacheva Maria   Petrovna
Published: May 2021

The article contains researches on productivity  of pumping station DPS No. 10  on the networks of the Engels branch  FSBI “Saratovmeliovodhoz”. The researches were carried out using an ultrasonic flow meter.
The influence of lighting spectral composition on physiological response of potato in vitro
Authors: Varushkina Alexandra Mikhailovna , Yakhina Azalia Ildarovna , Shirinkina Alisa Sergeevna , Tsoma Lybov Gennadevna , Latypova Anna Leonidovna
Published: May 2021

The microclonal (in vitro) propagation of the original potato plants is important stage in the cultivation of high-quality seed potato. The appropriate microclimate parameters (illumination, temperature, air humidity) are to be maintained in phytotrons for optimal clones’ growth. It is necessary to consider the specific response of potato varieties and, according to it, carefully select the lighting spectral composition. The purpose of the work was to study the effect of various light sources on the morphological parameters of 22 varieties of potato microplants. 10 clones of every variety were selected for the experiment after the initial multi-varietal analysis. After 27 days of cultivation, growth parameters were measured: root length, plant height and the number of internodes. The light sources were light-emitting diode (LED) irradiators ECOLED-BIO-195W-D120 FMatrix IP66, ECOLED-BIO-112-185W-D120 UniversalLED, and 3-ECOLED-60-LX Fito IP65 (“SET” ltd). For the first time, data on the lighting effect on a large sample of potato varieties were obtained, demonstrating significant differences in the physiological response of plants to lighting conditions. According to the research results, it was shown that ECOLED-60-LX Fito IP65 was the optimal source of photosynthetically active radiation for plants among the studied LED-lamps, providing a positive effect on the growth parameters of potato plants, including plants height, length of roots and internodes amount.