bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acoustic estimates of leaf height and biomass of Posidonia oceanica meadow in Gulf of Antalya, the eastern Mediterranean
Authors: OLGUNER Cansu , MUTLU Erhan
Published: December 2020

Vegetation cover on the sea floor plays an important role in marine health, and sonar systems can provide detailed observation and evaluation of sea floor vegetation under rapidly changing environmental conditions. Various acoustic techniques are available for this purpose. In this study, a split beam echo sounder operating at a frequency of 206 kHz was employed. Simultaneous dive expeditions were performed for direct acoustic observations. The aim of this study was to use the BioSonics EcoSAV software program to generate acoustic estimates of leaf height and create seasonal distribution maps in Posidonia oceanica meadows distributed between Lara and Manavgat in the Gulf of Antalya (Turkey). Calculation of program parameters by species and acoustic identification of P. oceanica were carried out with the aid of the PAST 3.05 (PAleontological STatistics) statistics program, enabling isolation of P. oceanica and other non-target species from the sea floor. The results revealed three major meadow beds in the study area. The maximum leaf height was observed in July (80–90 cm), followed by April/May (70–80 cm), with the shortest leaf height in January (40–50 cm). The biomass of the leaves varied seasonally between 100 and 1000 g/m2 and decreased by the seafloor depth in a year. This method proved effective for mapping and monitoring important seasonal habitat parameters such as the distribution of aquatic vegetation.
Additional record of Mediterranean spearfish, Tetrapturus belone Rafinesque, 1810 (Istiophoridae) from Izmir Bay (northern Aegean Sea)
Authors: AKYOL Okan
Published: December 2020

Tetrapturus belone is endemic to the Mediterranean and it is more common in central parts. It is considered very rare in the Levant. On 20 October 2020, a specimen of Tetrapturus belone with 176 cm Lower Jaw Fork Length (LJFL) and weighing 26 kg was captured by a trammel net from the coast of Karantina Island, Urla at a depth of 11 m. This is the second record of the epipelagic T. belone entering the shallow waters of İzmir Bay, nine years after its first record in the same area. This ichthyologic note presents a new occurrence of the Mediterranean spearfish as an incidental catch from the small scale fishery in a certain coastal area of Urla, Izmir Bay.
Razlike u mikoflori na ovitcima trajnih fermentiranih kobasica prije i šest mjeseci nakon skladištenja u hladnjaku
Authors: Zadravec Manuela , Perković Irena , Pleadin Jelka , Dujić Tomislav , Jaki Tkalec Vesna , Vahčić Nada , Jakopović Željko , Lešić Tina
Published: December 2020

During the curing period of dry-fermented sausages, the surface mycoflora changes according to the environmental conditions and intrinsic factors, such as nutrient content, water activity, pH value and the presence of antimicrobial substances (starter cultures). In this study, 25 samples of dry-fermented sausages from Croatian family small holdings were examined, the casings peeled off and examined for mycobiota before and after six months of refrigerated storage in plastic bags, at +4 °C in darkness, at a low humidity and evaporation rate. For mycobiota identification, traditional (macroscopic and microscopic) and molecular (Polymerase Chain Reaction, PCR) methods were combined. At the beginning of the study (after sausage curing), the prevalent isolated species were from the genera Penicillium (74%), Aspergillus 14% and Mucor (12%). After the six month period, a different mould structure was observed, with the dominant isolation of Aspergillus genus (64%), followed by the genera Penicillium (34%) and Mucor (2%). In comparison with the literature data, it can be concluded that the casing mycoflora on dry-fermented sausages stored in the refrigerator changed in the same way as if they not been refrigerated, though the process of mycoflora change was slower with refrigeration.
Increasing Precision of Division Property
Authors: Derbez Patrick , Fouque Pierre-Alain
Published: December 2020

In this paper we propose new techniques related to division property. We describe for the first time a practical algorithm for computing the propagation tables of 16-bit Super-Sboxes, increasing the precision of the division property by removing a lot of false division trails. We also improve the complexity of the procedure introduced by Lambin et al. (Design, Codes and Cryptography, 2020) to extend a cipher with linear mappings and show how to decrease the number of transitions to look for. While search procedures for integral distinguishers most often rely on MILP or SAT solvers for their ease of programming the propagation constraints, such generic solvers can only handle small 4/8-bit Sboxes. Thus we developed an ad-hoc tool handling larger Sboxes and all the improvements described in the paper. As a result, we found new integral distinguishers on SKINNY-64, HIGHT and Midori-64.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE ESTIMATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE LEVEL OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
Authors:   Kaliningrad State Technical University, Gusarova Tamara , Vasiutkina Elizabeth
Published: December 2020

In article, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is considered as a factor in the complex area of increasing competitiveness. The basic elements of management and their interrelation are defined. Ways to increase competitiveness are shown. Various approaches to CSR assessment are presented.
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME IN THE KALININGRAD REGION: MYTH OR REALITY
Authors:   Kaliningrad State Technical University, Moseiko Victoria
Published: December 2020

In this article the theory and practice of universal basic income are considered. The main signs and goals of introducing an unconditional basic income are revealed. The Yalland Non-Profit Fund universal basic income program is analyzed. As a result of the analysis, the author showed that the Yalland Program is not related to unconditional basic income in terms of the identified essential characteristics of this mechanism.
MAIN PROBLEMS OF REGULATION OF GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM ACTIVITY IN KALININGRAD REGION
Authors:   Kaliningrad State Technical University, Arunyants Gennady
Published: December 2020

The main problems of regulation of the gas supply complex of the Kaliningrad region and the main ways to increase the efficiency of its subjects are analyzed, basic requirements for the creation of a software complex for automated calculation of tariffs for natural gas, for ACS subjects of the gas supply system of the regional automated information and control system are presented.
ЦИФРОВЫЕ СЕРВИСЫ НАЛОГОВО-БЮДЖЕТНОГО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ
Authors:   Калининградский государственный технический университет, Сергеев Леонид , Юданова Анна ,   БФУ им. Канта, г. Калининград
Published: December 2020

The theoretical provisions of the structure and content of the digital budget form are considered. The article summarizes the factors of expanding opportunities for improving the efficiency of tax and budget regulation based on the use of digital platform technologies. The possibilities of existing digital services of Rosminfin, the Federal tax service and the Federal Treasury are analyzed. Proposals for further development of the digitalization architecture in the processes of tax and budget regulation are given.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ СТОИМОСТНОГО ПОДХОДА В УПРАВЛЕНИИ БИЗНЕСОМ В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦИФРОВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ
Authors:   Калининградский государственный технический университет, Харин Александр
Published: December 2020

One of the universal and effective methods of business management is value-based management. This method of management, on the one hand, is able to widely use the achievements of the digital economy, and on the other hand, most accurately reflects its specifics. This article discusses models for managing a digital business based on its value. Our research reveals the principles of construction and key features of these models. The result of our work is the conclusion that the future of business process management, as well as the prospects for further socio-economic development of our country, are related to the digitalization of its economy
ПОДХОДЫ К ВЫБОРУ ПОЛИТИКИ НАЛОГООБЛОЖЕНИЯ В КОНТЕКСТЕ РЫНОЧНЫХ СТИМУЛОВ: ПРИМЕР АРМЕНИИ
Authors:   Российско-Армянский университет, г. Ереван, Аветисян Ани
Published: December 2020

Features of progressive, proportional and regressive types of taxation in the framework of the national income redistribution system are considered. The paper analyzes the literature devoted to the study of the impact of tax types on market incentives. The influence of the system of deductions and social benefits on the level of income inequality of the population and revenues to the state budget is considered. The article presents the income tax system in Armenia, statistics on the level of employment by industry, wages and taxes paid before and after the reform of the transition to the proportional tax scale, which came into force on January 1, 2020. Examples of a number of countries that use differentiation of tax rates depending on marital status are given. The analysis concluded that the weakness of economic regulatory institutions is a more significant factor than the level of tax rates
МЕТОДЫ И ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ ПРИНЯТИЯ УПРАВЛЕНЧЕСКИХ РЕШЕНИЙ ДЛЯ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ООО "РОСКОН")
Authors:   Калининградский государственный технический университет, Корнеев Геннадий , Подобина Кристина
Published: December 2020

The article is about the possibilities of practical application of methods and means for making managerial decisions to improve the efficiency of an enterprise through which the analysis of current efficiency is carried out, priorities for its improvement are determined, goals and objectives for improving efficiency are set, and appropriate measures are developed.
ОЦЕНКА КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТИ И ВЫБОР СТРАТЕГИИ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ ПРИ ПОМОЩИ SPACE-МАТРИЦЫ
Authors:   Калининградский государственный технический университет, Нордин Виктор , Дитман Татьяна
Published: December 2020

The article considers an approach to establishing the strategic position of a commercial enterprise, which allows to effectively manage the resource potential of the enterprise in conditions of increased competition. SPACE analysis is a fairly versatile tool that can be used independently or together with other methods. The methodology of the analysis, the construction of a SPACE matrix, which determines the strategy that is appropriate for further development of the enterprise to increase its competitiveness, is considered.
О НЕКОТОРЫХ СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ТЕНДЕНЦИЯХ В РАЗВИТИИ РОССИЙСКОГО РЫБНОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА. ЧАСТЬ 9. ПРОБЛЕМЫ НАЛОГООБЛОЖЕНИЯ РЫБНОЙ ОТРАСЛИ
Authors:   Калининградский государственный технический университет, Мнацаканян Альберт , Кузин Владимир , Харин Александр
Published: December 2020

Рыбные ресурсы составляют значимую часть национального богатства нашей страны и поэтому требуют особого подхода к их использованию. Рациональное, отвечающее общественным и частным интересам использование рыбных ресурсов обеспечивается разными способами. Одним из них является налоговая политика государства, выбор которой – ответственная задача, влекущая к последствиям, далеко выходящим за рамки экономики. Целью статьи является выявление особенностей налогообложения деятельности, связанной с коммерческим использованием рыбных ресурсов, и выработка рекомендаций, направленных на совершенствование налоговой политики в данной сфере. Методологическую основу исследования составляет биоэкономический подход к описанию рыбного промысла. В статье рассматриваются теоретические аспекты экономической политики, нацеленной на интернализацию внешних эффектов рыболовства посредством корректирующих налогов. Выявляются преимущества и недостатки такой политики, в том числе проблемы, затрудняющие ее практическую реализацию. На основе анализа отечественного опыта авторы приходят к выводу, что специальное налогообложение рыбопромысловой ренты может стать одним из инструментов обеспечения баланса общественных и частных интересов в рыбной отрасли.
JUSFEMINISMO E LITERATURA: A MULHER TRABALHADORA EM BRECHT
Authors: Caldas Kelly Helena Santos , Alves Míriam Coutinho de Faria , Couvre Tâmis Hora Batista Fontes
Published: December 2020

O presente trabalho tem como premissa estrutural e metodológica a relação interdisciplinar entre direito, literatura e teatro. Através da obra do dramaturgo, diretor e escritor alemão Bertold Brecht, especificamente, da peça A Santa Joana dos Matadouros, serão articuladas abordagens jusfeministas para pensar a mulher trabalhadora. Por meio da fenomenologia-existencial, o direito é aqui pensado em sua narratividade, intertextualidade e intersubjetividade, não como um fim em si mesmo, mas como uma dinâmica dialética e histórica de relações humanas. A arte é para Brecht um espaço científico (PEIXOTO, 1974), assim como os estudos em direito e literatura são caminhos humanistas de encontro com o outro (GONZALEZ, 2016). Este lugar de alteridade coloca o leitor-espectador ao lado da Joana Dark brasileira, por meio do reconhecimento crítico do modo de produção capitalista e da divisão sexual do trabalho. A desigualdade entre homens e mulheres no mercado de trabalho é uma fratura exposta, onde ao homem cabe o prestigio e a produtividade e à mulher a exaustão, a inferioridade e a mera reprodutividade (CISNE, 2015).

Palavras-chave: Bertold Brecht. Estética jusliterária. Mulher trabalhadora. Capitalismo. Divisão sexual do trabalho.
DIREITOS HUMANOS E LITERATURA: A DITADURA PELOS OLHOS DAS MULHERES
Authors: Albuquerque Thays Keylla de
Published: December 2020

Neste artigo, discuto como as narrativas pós-ditatoriais escritas por mulheres revelam as perseguições de gênero e problematizam as violações dos direitos humanos ontem e hoje no Brasil. Para isso, a análise se centra na literatura de Adriana Lisboa, Azul Corvo (2014), e de Maria Pilla, Volto semana que vem (2015). No desenvolvimento das reflexões, uso um conjunto de estudos, destaco as considerações de Elizabeth Jelin (2002), de Eurídice Figueiredo (2017) e Lilia Schwarcz (2019). A partir da relação da literatura com a memória e a história, podemos conhecer mais os horrores que sofreram as mulheres no contexto ditatorial, a partir da lógica repressora que considerava o gênero em violências verbais e físicas, por exemplo, no momento de deter, torturar e assassinar não apenas militantes, mas também as mulheres da rede familiar das pessoas acossadas pelo Estado.      

Palavras-chave: Mulher e ditadura. Literatura brasileira contemporânea. Adriana Lisboa. Maria Pilla.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN GURU DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI SUPERVISI KLINIS PENGAWAS
Authors: Huduriah Mrs.
Published: December 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini mendeskripsikan peningkatan kemampuan guru Dalam melaksanakan Pembelajaran  melalui Supervisi Klinis Pengawas. Pengawas dengan melakukan supervisi klinis pengawas diharapkan guru dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kompetensi pedagogiknya dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran.Selain itu, dengan adanya peningkatan kompetensi guru, dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian ini menggunaan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan tiga siklus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru MI Binaan Wilayah Kemenag Kab. Lombok Timur. Hasil penelitian adalah terjadi peningkatan rata-rata kemampuan guru dari siklus I yaitu 68.70%, kemudian meningkat pada siklus II menjadi 77.04 %, dan meningkat kembali menjadi 85.19 % pada siklus III.The purpose of this study describes an increase in the ability of teachers to carry out learning through Clinical Supervision of Supervisors. Supervisors by conducting clinical supervision of supervisors are expected to improve the ability of teachers to improve their pedagogical competence in the implementation of learning. In addition, with an increase in teacher competence, it can improve student achievement. This type of research uses classroom action research with three cycles. The subjects in this study were MI teachers of the Ministry of Religion Regional Assistance, Kab. East Lombok. The results showed that there was an increase in the average ability of teachers from cycle I, namely 68.70%, then increased in cycle II to 77.04%, and increased again to 85.19% in cycle III.
MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA MAPEL PRODUKTIF TEKNIK KENDARAAN RINGAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Utomo Mulyo
Published: December 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan data dan informasi tentang prestasi belajar serta mendapatkan bukti tentang kontribusi penggunaan media pembelajaran terhadap prestasi belajar siswa mata pelajaran Teknik Kendaraan Ringan Standar Kompetensi Pemeliharaan Sistem Starter, dari penelitian ini didapatkan data bahwa pada test akhir kegiatan pada siswa eksperimen mempunyai rata-rata prestasi belajar 78 , dan pada siswa pembanding mempunyai rata-rata prestasi belajar 73. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode angket dan metode dokumentasi. Adapun analisa data yang dipakai untuk pembuktian hipotesa menggunakan metode analisa data statistic dengan uji-t indepent. Dari analisis data  ini diperoleh nilai t hitung sebesar 2,4 sedangkan nilai t table dengan probabilitas (α) sebesr 0,05 diperoleh nilai sebesar 2,003 dari analisa data tersebut menunjukkan t hitung t table,  jadi H0 ditolak dan H1 terima sehingga dapat disimpulkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara media pembelajaran dengan prestasi belajar siswa mata pelajaran Produktif Teknik Kendaraan Ringan di kompetensi Pemeliharaan Kelistrikan Kendaraan Ringan pada Standar Kompetensi  Pemeliharaan Sistem Starter.The purpose of this study was to obtain data and information about learning achievement and to obtain evidence about the contribution of the use of learning media to student achievement in the subject of Light Vehicle Engineering Competency Standards for Starter System Maintenance, from this study it was obtained data that in the final test activities on experimental students had the average learning achievement was 78, and the comparison students had an average learning achievement of 73. In this study, the questionnaire method and the documentation method were used. The data analysis used to prove the hypothesis used statistical data analysis methods with independent t-test. From this data analysis, it is obtained that the t value is 2.4 while the t value with a probability (α) of 0.05 is obtained by a value of 2.003 from the data analysis, it shows t count t table, so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted so that it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between learning media and student achievement in the subject of Productive Light Vehicle Engineering in the Electrical Maintenance competency of Light Vehicles in the Starter System Maintenance Competency Standards.
İhlas Sûresi’nin Fazileti Hakkında Zikredilen Muâviye b. Muâviye Rivâyetinin Kaynak Değeri Üzerine
Authors: AYHAN Mehmet
Published: December 2020

Bu makalede İhlas Sûresi’nin faziletiyle ilgili olarak nakledilen Muâviye b. Muâviye rivâyeti ele alınmıştır. Söz konusu rivâyette İhlâs Sûresini sürekli okuduğu için yüksek derecelere erişen ve cenazesine Cebrâil’le (a.s.) birlikte 70 bin meleğin saflar halinde katıldığı Muâviye b. Muâviye’den bahsedilmektedir. Muâviye vefat ettiği sırada Tebük Gazvesi’nde bulunan Hz. Peygamber’e (s.a.) Cibrîl bizzat gelerek onun vefatını haber vermiştir. Cibrîl ayrıca Resûlullah’ın (s.a.) Muâviye’nin cenaze katılması için dağları tepeleri aralayarak yeryüzünü dürmüştür. İhlâs Sûresi’nin faziletiyle ilgili olağanüstü hallerden bahseden Muâviye b. Muâviye rivâyeti Enes b. Mâlik ve Ebû Ümâme’den merfû, Hasan-ı Basrî ve Saîd b. Müseyyeb’den mürsel olmak üzere toplam dört kişiden nakledilmiştir. Çalışmamızda, hadisler hakkında sıhhat hükmü verebilmek için öncelikle isnaddaki râvîlerin cerh-ta‘dil durumları tespit edilmiştir. Muâviye b. Muâviye hadisinin isnad analizi, rivâyetin ulaşılabilen bütün tarikleri üzerinden yapılarak her bir tarik ayrı ayrı değerlendirmeye tabi tutulmuştur. Sözkonusu rivâyetlerin metin analizi ise rivâyetlerdeki lafız ve muhteva farklılıkları üzerinden yapılmıştır. Metin analizi, rivâyetlerin önce kendi içinde daha sonra diğer hadislerle mukayesesi şeklinde yapılmıştır. Rivâyetler arası karşılaştırmalar yapılırken önce kendi içlerinde ortak bir kompozisyon oluşturulmuş daha sonra diğer rivâyetleri birbirleriyle karşılaştırma yöntemine başvurulmuştur. İsnad ve metin analizinin sonunda Muâviye b. Muâviye rivâyetinin kaynak değeri tespit edilmiştir.
Effective delegation enables managers to have more time for their priority activities Case Study: Financial businesses and insurance activities in Kosovo
Authors: Trakaniqi Fjolla
Published: December 2020

Abstract. Time management is a primary issue in managers’ job. The implementation of the advantages enables the manager to neglect all those tasks that hinder the fulfilment of more important tasks that can be done by others or should be left for later. The main role in the continuity of the work process has the manager, who manages the entire process. Delegation of tasks is one of the essential skills of effective management, which is becoming more and more a priority of managerial staffs. One key element of the manager is to find the right people for the right tasks. Successful managers are those who can get the best performance from subordinates. To achieve this, besides the information, knowledge and tools which they give to subordinates, they must also motivate them. At the same time, effective delegation requires that the authority for the use of resources be equal to the responsibility given to delegates. The purpose of this research is to identify how much effective delegation enables managers to have more time for priority activities. To achieve this, in the paper was discussed the process of delegating of 135 business managers in financial and insurance activity in Kosovo. In order to obtain the right information on the attitudes and the way of delegation from the managers of these businesses, was used a survey of 135 business managers. The results of this study proved H.1 hypothesis. Effective delegation enables managers to have more time for priority activities.
Information-seeking behaviour: A case study on farmers in Maputo City, Mozambique
Authors: Mabuie Maltez , Siueia Júnior Matias , Monjane Mabuie Artimísia Jaime
Published: December 2020

In the agricultural sector, which is a pillar for the development of the world economy, and for family subsistence, having information is critical. The objective of this study is to analyse the information-seeking behaviour of farmers in Maputo City, Mozambique. A case study was conducted involving ten farmers from the KaMbukwana and KaMovata Municipal Districts. For the practice of agriculture, farmers in Maputo City largely depend on information from their fellow farmers and on government institutions as a reliable source. Other sources of information include television, workshops and non-governmental organisations. There is a high perception of relevancy of information for practice of agriculture; the farmers appeal for the use of information and communications technology as a mechanism to share information.
The links between technology and principles of language teaching and learning: theoretical and practical insights
Authors: Alsolami Turki , Saaty Nashwa
Published: December 2020

The paper examines the integration of technology into various language learning aspects, mainly how technology can enhance language learning and teaching. The focus is on selected studies that highlight the significant role of technology in promoting higher levels of motivation, enhancing language input, contextualizing the language learning process through access to various cultural materials, improving learners’ L2 attitudes and enhancing better language teaching instruction.  In examining these areas, we hope to provide pedagogical insights that would help practitioners and curriculum developers to utilize technology in an effective way to promote a better language learning experience.
Eco-design and eco-manufacturing consulting microenterprises as part of the circular economy strategy - role and risks
Authors: Dijmarescu Manuela Roxana
Published: December 2020

Over the last decades, a high degree of importance was given to the sustainable development of our world. At European level, the European Union developed a series of standards and fiscal regulations in order to support the achievement of sustainable development goals. An important step is the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy and a primary role in this transition is played by the adaptation of design and manufacturing processes to modern environmental and energy efficiency standards. This process of transformation can be achieved either by an internal department working within the company or by a specialised third-party consulting company. The second option is preferable due to the fact that it does not require a further specialisation process for some employees in order to enable the company to develop a project. As a response to these market requirements, at a European level, within the Common Market, specialised consulting companies started to emerge and develop. This paper details the role and the risks a consulting services microenterprise active in the field of eco-design and eco-manufacturing has to assume in the current socio-economic context; particularly in regard to factors that facilitate the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy.
Making Benefits in Implementation of the Housing and Residential Policy in the City of Makassar
Authors: Aljurida A.M Azhar , Asang Sulaiman , Rakhmat Rakhmat , Rusdi Muhammad
Published: December 2020

As one of the big cities in Indonesia, Makassar City also experiences problems in the housing sector and residential areas, the high demand for housing which continues to grow from year to year while the land carrying capacity does not increase causing the housing backlog number to increase every year, Law Number 1 of 2011 concerning housing and residential areas is a policy that is expected to solve the dynamic problem of housing and settlement needs through a package of programs and activities, this study aims to understand the form and benefits obtained through the implementation of housing and settlement policies in the city of Makassar using a perspective Grindel, the research method used is a qualitative descriptive method that aims to explore and find implementation performance as an authentic situation and present it through the data analysis process. The housing and settlement policy in the city of Makassar has realized benefits to policy targets, including benefits for the availability of housing for low-income people, further benefits for improving the quality of the environment in slum areas, as well as benefits for the availability of infrastructure, facilities and public utilities in the area of ​​community settlements.
A DIETA COMO UM FATOR DE PREVENÇÃO E TRATAMENTO DE UROLITÍASE EM CÃES E GATOS
Authors:   Faculdade de Castelo, Castelo, ES., Pancini Hadrian
Published: December 2020

The urolithiasis is one of the most motives of dogs and cats complaints attended with urinary affections. Objective of the work was to show the importance of the diet with a factor of prevention and treatment of urolithiasis in dogs and cats. The research technique used was bibliographic research. The formation of kidney crystals and stones with causes as decreased urination associated with urine supersaturation, being able to be related to dietary factors. Amoung the main existings uroliths, stand out those made of struvite and calcium oxalate. The nutrition can be related to the formation, prevention and treatment of urolithiasis, mainly in relation to the pH control and acid/basic balance present in industrialized rations. Given the above, the research presents information that shows the interference of nutrition in dogs and cats with urolithiasis. Keywords: Urolithiasis. Struvite. Calcium oxalate. Diet.
Rendimiento forrajero de Pennisetum spp en la Huasteca Veracruzana.
Authors: Arrieta González Armando , Elorza Martínez Pablo , Garcez Mercado Nora , González Sánchez Arianna Rubí , Olarte García Marcela
Published: December 2020

La diversidad de especies de pasto que existen llevo a ésta investigación con siete Pennisetum que se adaptan a condiciones de la huasteca veracruzana, a determinar su potencial productivo en referencia a la materia seca, relación hoja–tallo, índice de área foliar y altura. La investigación se realizó en Tantoyuca, Veracruz en las instalaciones del Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Tantoyuca durante la época de lluvias del año 2012, se establecieron bajo un sistema de temporal siete variedades de Pennisetum; Elefante Merkeron, Roxo, Taiwán, King grass, CT- 115 y Maralfalfa, en parcelas de 25 m2 en un diseño experimental completamente al azar con cuatro repeticiones. De una sola planta se separaron tallos y hojas para determinar su contenido de materia seca y se midió el largo y ancho de las hojas para calcular el índice de área foliar; para la determinación de la relación hoja–tallo se tomaron tres plantas y por separado, tallo y hoja se secaron hasta peso constante. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron diferencias entre los distintos tratamientos logrando identificar que la variedad CT 115 sobresalió en el rendimiento de materia seca e índice de área foliar pudiendo deducir que las variedades Elefante y Roxo se consideran como los mejores para las condiciones de la región por mostrar los mejores resultados en términos de relación hoja–tallo, toda vez que la mayor cantidad y disponibilidad de nutrientes se encuentran en la parte foliar y no en el tallo.
Impacto en el sector agrícola y agropecuario por la derogación de la Compensación Universal en 2019
Authors: Araiza Santillán Marisa Aideé , Escalera Ochoa Laura , Sandoval Lujan Graciela del Carmen , Domínguez Arrieta Eduardo , Robles Villa Jesús
Published: December 2020

La idea principal del presente trabajo de investigación, es determinar el impacto que están teniendo los agricultores de nuestra república mexicana en relación al pago de impuestos y su liquidez para pagarlos. Se describió y analizó la derogación de la compensación universal en 2019, basado en la investigación documental de los siguientes temas: Compensación Universal (CU), Compensación Universal en el 2018 y Ley de Impuesto al Valor Agregado (LIVA). La principal conclusión es el conocimiento adecuado  de cómo era antes de la derogación de la CU, derogación de la CU, afectados de la CU, impugnación de la eliminación de la CU y el impacto en el sector agrícola y agropecuario. Se concluye que, a pesar de que se han realizado diversos debates y discusiones sobre el tema, aun no hay resultados sustanciales que favorezcan a los contribuyentes.
Filipino Midwives’ Knowledge, Self-perceived Role and Experiences in Educating Parents of Families with Newborns who are Confirmed Cases of Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Authors: Guerbo Romer J. , Padilla Carmencita D. , Laurino Mercy Y. , Regalado Ellen S. , Silao Catherine Lynn T. , Gregorio, Jr. Ernesto R.
Published: December 2020

Introduction. Midwives play an important role in promoting newborn screening (NBS) and they ensure that all Filipino newborns are offered screening for life-threatening metabolic conditions. Of the disorders included in NBS, Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common disorder detected.Objectives. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, self-perceived role, and experience of midwives who practice in urban and rural settings in educating parents of a newborn who are confirmed cases for G6PD deficiency.Method. One-on-one semi structured interview was conducted among 21 midwives from Manila City and Lipa, Batangas, Philippines.Results. The study findings indicate that midwives frequently serve as the primary information resource for parents of infants with G6PD deficiency. Assessment of knowledge showed that midwives have sufficient knowledge about the medical management and the necessary follow-up of infants with G6PD deficiency. However, it also revealed that they have inadequate knowledge of the underlying genetic cause of G6PD deficiency. The surveyed midwives recognized their role and the importance of proper education regarding G6PD deficiency.Conclusion. The findings of this study identified gaps in the midwives’ knowledge on the genetic mechanisms and inheritance of G6PD deficiency, which could be a basis to improve the education and dissemination of information and to eventually improve parental education and care of newborns with G6PD deficiency
Preliminary Identification of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) CLASS II DRB1 Allelic Variants in Selected Filipino Cancer Patient Samples
Authors: Cobarrubias Jemicah Tristian P. , Lim Ciara Christianne Y. , Barzaga Ma. Teresa A. , Heralde III Francisco M.
Published: December 2020

Objective. The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Class II is the major histocompatibility complex surface glycoproteins of humans responsible for presenting exogenous antigenic peptides which help direct specificity of immune response. In immune-cell therapy, the HLA allelic variants are of particular importance as they determine the successful activation of target cells that results to a desired therapeutic response. However, HLA Class II exhibits high polymorphism and has variable distribution in population, constituting these so-called allelic variants. Specifically, the HLA Class II DRB1 is considered the predominant locus among Filipinos. This research aimed to identify the presence of HLA Class II DRB1 allelic variants in the stem cell samples of ten (10) Filipino cancer patients by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) amplification.Method. This study employed a PCR-based HLA Class II typing to identify the HLA Class II DRB1 allelic variant in Filipino cancer patients. Design of forward and reverse primers for HLA Class II DRB1, optimization of PCR conditions for amplifying HLA Class II DRB1, and identification of HLA Class II DRB1 allelic variants from samples by sequencing and database comparison were conducted.Results. PCR optimization showed that optimum annealing temperature for HLA DRB1 was 58.8°C with 1 mM MgCl2. PCR amplification of HLA DRB1 from ten anonymized cancer patient samples and DNA sequencing revealed that Patients 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, and 10 harbor HLA DRB1 allelic variants, particularly, the HLA DRB1*04:06:01, HLA DRB1*12:01:01, HLA DRB1*0813, HLA DRB1*04:05:01, HLA DRB1*09:01:02, and HLA DRB1*16:02:01, allelic variants, respectively.Conclusion. Using the designed primers and optimized RT-PCR protocol, HLA information derived from six out of ten patient samples can be used for further applications in developing personalized or generic antigenic peptides such as dendritic cell cancer vaccine.
Gaps in the Newborn Screening Process: Using Maple Syrup Urine Disease as a Case
Authors: Abacan Mary Ann R. , Estrada Sylvia C. , De Castro-Hamoy Leniza G. , Chiong Mary Anne D.
Published: December 2020

Saving babies from mental retardation and death is the aim of the newborn screening program. A complex process of sample collection, processing and feedback is undertaken before reaching this goal. As with other systems, the newborn screening program is not perfect and periodic review is needed to continually improve services. Using maple syrup urine disease (which is the most common inborn error of metabolism detected through newborn screening) as an index case, this paper aims to present the gaps in diagnosis and management by citing cases and providing a commentary.
Medical Genetics: …still growing and expanding…
Authors: Estrada Sylvia C.
Published: December 2020

Today, it is not uncommon to read about novel treatments for conditions that were considered “untreatable” 30 or 40 years ago. Learning about biochemical or metabolic disorders then was challenging because there were no confirmed patients to speak of in the Philippines. Unexplained neonatal deaths were attributed to sepsis and there was no genetic test to challenge the diagnosis which had sound clinical basis. Multiple congenital anomalies were viewed as normal deviations or variants of an embryologic process. Did we even think then that these anomalies were part of a syndrome?

With the establishment and expansion of genetic services in the country1, among them cytogenetics, newborn screening, molecular and biochemical genetics, our pediatric “unknowns” now have names of conditions that were only encountered in textbooks: maple syrup urine disease, PKU, methyl malonic acidemia, glutaric aciduria, mosaic Trisomy 13 and Tetrasomy 9p Syndrome.

The Philippines joined the rest of the world in December 2018 when the Department of Health implemented the expanded newborn screening nationwide.2 This provided a platform to screen for at least 28 metabolic conditions, including hematologic and endocrine disorders. This ushered in a better understanding of the clinical course of conditions detected at birth and treated promptly. It opened doors for research collaboration between specialties within the country and overseas.3 More importantly, it paved the way for better care for patients through sharing of expertise, best practices and the crafting of clinical practice guidelines.4

Acta Medica Philippina Genetics 6 highlights the diversity of applications and reach of medical genetics into various aspects of health care: preconception, early neonatal detection of treatable genetic metabolic conditions, disease risk detection and allelic associations, gaps in education of genetic conditions and genetic counselling. The case reports and case series describe various conditions and scenarios that offer opportunities to be acquainted with uncommon genetic phenotypes. May Acta Genetics 6 inspire the reader to explore the limitless possibilities of the applications of medical genetics.

Sylvia C. Estrada, MD, FPPSInstitute of Human GeneticsNational Institutes of HealthUniversity of the Philippines Manila

REFERENCES1. Padilla CD, de la Paz EMC. Genetic services and testing in the Philippines. J Community Genet. 2013 Jul; 4(3):399-411.2. DOH Administrative Order Number 2018-0025 on National Policy and Strategic Framework on Expanded Newborn Screening for 2017-2030 [Internet]. [cited 2020 Aug]. Available from https://www.doh.gov.ph/newborn-screening3. Abad PJB, Laurino MY, Daack-Hirsch S, Abad LR, Padilla CD. Parent-child communication about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Filipino mother’s experience. Acta Med Phillip. 2017; 51(3):175-80.4. Abad PJB, Laurino MY. Preconception genetic counselling in a Filipino couple with family history of Trisomy 18. Acta Med Phillip. 2017; 51(3):248-50.
Comparison of Two Circuit Class Therapy Programs on Walking Capacity, Gait Velocity and Stair Ambulation among Patients with Chronic Stroke: a Parallel Pretest-Posttest Pilot Study
Authors: Mendoza Kristofferson G. , Aguila Maria Eliza R. , Alfonso Fil Charles S. , Alfonso Marianne Grace T. , Elmi Karen D. , Gorgon Edward James R.
Published: December 2020

Objective. Circuit class therapy is a cost-efficient model of treatment that can be beneficial in a setting with limited resources. Current literature has conflicting results regarding which is a more effective approach to stroke rehabilitation: focusing on functional training or on improving impairments. This pilot study provides preliminary information comparing the effects of a task-oriented versus an impairment-focused circuit class therapy on walking ability among patients with chronic stroke.

Method. Eighteen participants with a single episode of chronic stroke and limited mobility were randomized into task-oriented circuit class (task group) (n=9) and impairment-focused circuit class (impairment group) (n=9). Both groups underwent intervention thrice a week for four weeks. Blind examination was done using the Ten Meter Walk Test for comfortable gait velocity (CGV) and fast gait velocity (FGV), Time Up and Down Stairs (TUDS), and Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT).

Results. All participants completed the treatment sessions without adverse effects. After four weeks of treatment, the task group showed statistically significant within-group change in CGV (0.12±0.08, p=0.003) and FGV (0.25±0.22, p=0.007). The impairment group only showed statistically significant improvement in 6MWT (25.80±31.2, p=0.038). There were no statistically significant changes between the groups in all outcome measures.

Conclusions. The preliminary data from this pilot study suggest either program can improve walking-related outcomes and may not be different, although this needs to be confirmed using an appropriately-powered trial.
A Study of the Areal and Relief Morphometry of Suktel Basin, Bolangir District, Odisha
Authors:   Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Patel Ramesh Kumar , Verma Narender ,   Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Published: December 2020

In the present study, an attempt is made to study the areal and relief aspects of morphometry of Suktel River, a tributary of Tel River and its subbasins that flows through Bolangir District of Odisha. The study is done using SRTM dem and GIS. Freely available SRTM Dem (30-meter resolution) has been processed to delineate the streams and the watershed. Its various linear, aerial and relief parameters have been delineated using Arc GIS 10.3. The results show that Suktel basin is a sixth-order basin having a dendritic drainage pattern. It has an elongated shape with coarse drainage texture. The highly concave upward hypsometric curve and low integral values ranging between 0.12 and 0.19 for the study basin and its subbasins imply that the basin is in the monadnock phase of basin development characterised by flat terrain with very low relief.
Ameliyat Sonrası Gece Verilen Hemşirelik Bakımının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KARAKURT Duygu , YILDIZ FINDIK Ümmü
Published: December 2020

Giriş: Cerrahi girişimler, sağlığın sürdürülmesi ya da yeniden kazandırılması, organ fonksiyonlarının en üst düzeye çıkarılması ve ağrının giderilmesinde etkin bir tedavi yöntemi olarak kullanılmaktadır. Bu girişimler fizyolojik ve psikolojik birçok değişimi içermesi ve yaşamsal olması nedeniyle hastaların bakım gereksinimlerinde de farklılığa yol açmaktadır.Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, hemşire ve hasta gözüyle ameliyat sonrası gece verilen hemşirelik bakımını değerlendirmektir. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırma Mayıs - Eylül 2017 tarihleri arasında bir üniversite hastanesinin cerrahi kliniklerinde 97 hasta ve 97 hemşirenin katılımı ile gerçekleştirildi. Araştırmanın verileri; Hasta ve Hemşire Bilgi Formları ve Gece Hemşirelik Bakımı Ölçeği kullanılarak toplandı. Veriler IBM SPSS Version 22.0 programı ile bağımsız örneklem t-testi kullanılarak analiz edildi. Bulgular: Gece hemşirelik bakımı toplam ölçek puan ortalaması hemşirelerde 48.8±6.01 ve hastalarda 44,4±6,07 olarak belirlendi. Toplam ölçek ve hemşirelik girişimleri alt boyut puan ortalamasının hemşirelerde hastalara göre (p<0.05); tıbbi girişimler ve değerlendirme alt boyut puan ortalamasının ise hastalarda hemşirelere göre daha yüksek olduğu belirlendi (p<0.05). Sonuç: Hemşirelerin ve hastaların gece verilen hemşirelik bakımına yönelik olumlu algıya sahip oldukları görülmektedir.
O FRENÉTICO COMPASSO DA VALSA NEGRA: ASPECTOS DE VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA A MULHER NO ROMANCE DE PATRÍCIA MELO
Authors: ZUKOSKI Ana Maria Soares , TARDIVO André Eduardo , COQUEIRO Wilma Dos Santos
Published: December 2020

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar uma análise interpretativa a respeito das particularidades da violência contra a mulher presentes no romance Valsa Negra (2003) de Patrícia Melo. Na obra, acompanhamos o narrador e protagonista em sua tentativa de controlar e objetificar sua nova esposa, Marie. Aos poucos, desnudam-se na obra inúmeros aspectos das mais variadas formas de violência contra a mulher: simbólica, doméstica e até mesmo física. Quanto mais inseguro o personagem se sente, maior o controle que tenta exercer sobre Marie, chegando a tomar medidas drásticas. À luz dos pressupostos teóricos da Crítica Feminista e dos Estudos de Gênero, abordados por pesquisadores/as como Bonnici (2007), Duarte (1997), Campos (1992), Muraro (1995), Nascimento, Gomes e Rebello (2009), discorremos sobre características do relacionamento abusivo que protagoniza a obra.ReferênciasBÍBLIA SAGRADA. Tradução de Ivo Storniolo, Euclides Martins Balancin e José Luiz Gonzaga do Prado. São Paulo: Paulus, 1997. 1631 p. Velho Testamento e Novo Testamento.BONNICI, T. Teoria e crítica literária feminista: conceitos e tendências. Maringá: Eduem, 2007.CAMPOS, M. C. C. Gênero. In: JOBIM, José Luis (org.). Palavras da crítica. Rio de Janeiro: Imago, 1992.DUARTE, C. L. O Cânone e a autoria feminina. Revista Tempo Brasileiro: As aporias do cânone. Rio de Janeiro, n. 129. Abril-junho de 1997, pp. 53-60.FREYRE, G. Sobrados e Mucambos.12. ed. Rio de Janeiro: Record, 2000.MELO, P. Valsa negra. Rio de Janeiro: Rocco, 2010.MURARO, R. M. A mulher no terceiro milênio. Rio de Janeiro: Rosa dos Tempos, 1995.NASCIMENTO, E. F. do; GOMES, R.; REBELLO, L. E. F. de S. Violência é coisa de homem? A “naturalização” da violência nas falas de homens jovens. Ciênc. saúde coletiva, Rio de Janeiro, v. 14, n. 4, Ago 2009. Disponível em: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttextpid=S1413-81232009000400021. Acesso em: jan. 2019.RITT; C. F.; CAGLIARI, C. T. S; COSTA, M. M. da. Violência cometida contra a mulher compreendida como violência de gênero. Disponível em: http://www.ufrgs.br/nucleomulher/arquivos/artigo_violencide%20genero. Acesso em: jan. 2019.SABADELL, A. L. Manual de Sociologia Jurídica: introdução a uma leitura externa do Direito. 3 ed. São Paulo: Revista dos Tribunais, 2005.THERBORN, G. Sexo e poder: a família no mundo, 1900-2000. Tradução de Elisabete Dória Bilac. São Paulo: Contexto, 2006.TIBURI, M. Feminismo em comum: para todas, todes e todos. Rio de Janeiro: Rosa dos Tempos, 2018.ZINANI, C. J. A. Literatura e gênero: A construção da identidade feminina. 2.ed. Caxias do Sul: Editora da Universidade de Caxias do Sul, 2013.ZOLIN, L. O. Literatura de Autoria Feminina. In: BONNICI, T; ZOLIN, L. O. (orgs.). Teoria Literária: Abordagens históricas e tendências contemporâneas. 3. ed. Maringá: Eduem, 2009.Recebido em 21-02-2020 | Aceito em 01-04-2020