bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical characteristics of patients admitted to an ICU with COVID-19. Predictors of the severe disease
Authors: Klypa Tatiana V. , Bychinin Mikhail V. , Mandel Irina A. , Andreichenko Sergey A. , Minets Andrey I. , Kolyshkina Nadezhda A. , Troitsky Aleksandr V.
Published: July 2021

Background. Providing an efficient care to the patients of the most severely affected category ICU patients has become one of the serious problems appearing in the COVID-19 pandemics. A typical patients clinical portrait in ICUs of COVID centers is very similar in different countries, however, the key to improve the treatment results for critically ill patients has not yet been found. Currently, 160 patients have been treated in the ICU of the FRCC of the FMBA of Russia. To May 16, 2020, the lethality in the ICU was 48.9% by the closed cases, the lethality among the patients on ventilation was 57.9%. The aim of the study is to identify predictors of the severe pneumonia caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and to describe the clinical characteristics of patients admitted to an intensive care unit of the COVID-center of the Federal Research Clinical Center of FMBA of Russia.
Methods. In this report, we describe the clinical, laboratory and instrumental data of 70 patients admitted to the ICU, and discuss the found predictors of the severe COVID-19 pneumonia course.
Results. The following factors have been determined which contribute to the development of the severe course of the disease and to the risk of the unfavorable outcome: male gender, age older than 70.5 years, initial lymphocytopenia of lower than 0.98109/l, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio of higher than 7.75, D-dimer level of higher than 0.85 g/ml, IL-6 of higher than 184.7 pg/ml, procalcitonin of higher than 0.22 ng/ml, hyperglycemia of higher than 9 mmol/l, signs of myocardial damage (high-sensitive troponin Т of higher than 22 pg/ml, echocardiography data), signs of the presence of a secondary bacterial infection and a severe vitamin D deficiency (lower than 9.9 ng/ml). The pathophysiological basics for the contribution of each factor to the severe course of the disease are provided.
Conclusions. Clinical features of the patients change in course of pandemia. These influenced by changes in treatment approaches and new discoveries in disease pathophysiology. Above mentioned predictors of severe course of disease is partly modifiable and we are able to influence them and perhaps achieve better results in treatment of severe patients with COVID-19
Dynamic Rupture Study of Near-Field Velocity Pulses during the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, Japan
Authors: Tsuda Kenichi
Published: July 2021

Simulating the ground motions of future earthquakes requires a proper understanding and modeling of source, path, and site effects. Ground motions recorded during recent earthquakes very close to their ruptured faults provide new evidence of the importance of source effects and suggest that physics-based rupture modeling is critical to account for them. Here, we develop dynamic rupture models to simulate the near-fault ground motions generated by the 2016 Kumamoto, Japan, earthquake (Mw 7.0) at Nishihara village, which feature a large-amplitude velocity pulse. Comparison of mainshock and foreshock waveforms suggests that the source of the velocity pulse is on the Futagawa fault segment located very close to the site. Our dynamic models use the spectral element method and are built upon a previous kinematic description of the event via a so-called “characterized source model,” with three strong-motion generation areas (SMGAs) on the assumed fault plane. We first develop a reference model that reproduces the main features of the rupture process in agreement with previous results of kinematic source inversion. We then examine the sensitivity of the simulated near-fault ground motions to the frictional parameters (critical slip-weakening distance and stress drop) in the shallow part of the fault and to the geometrical properties of the shallow SMGA. Even assuming drastically different frictional properties in the shallow part of the fault, the amplitude of the simulated ground motions was affected little. On the other hand, changes of geometrical properties of the shallow SMGA generated large differences in simulated ground motions. The results indicate that geometrical features of the shallow SMGA played a more important role in generating near-fault ground motions with velocity pulses as observed at Nishihara village during the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.
Children's Power Relations After the U.S. 2016 Election : A Diffractive Analysis
Authors:   Illinois State University, Zhao Xiaoying , Angleton Christie ,   Illinois State University
Published: July 2021

To challenge the traditional notions that children are apolitical or prepolitical beings, in light of poststructural theories of power relations and diffraction, this paper explores children's everyday politics in the classroom in relation to the politics during the U.S. 2016 Election. Through participant observation and videotaped interviews, I generate a snapshot of students' power relations in a fourth-grade classroom of an urban Title I elementary school. I elicit children's dominant identity discourses, racial marginalization, and exclusion. Drawing on the methodology of diffraction, I examine the relations of difference between children's and adults' politics in the post-2016 world. I end this paper with implications for researchers and practitioners.
Christian Lacroix Evening gown c.1990
Authors:   Drexel University, Martin Kathi , Jushchyshyn Nick ,   Drexel University, King Claire ,   Drexel University
Published: July 2021

The URL links to a website page in the Drexel Digital Museum (DDM) fashion image archive containing a 3D interactive panorama of an evening gown by French fashion designer Christian Lacroix with related text. This evening gown by Christian Lacroix is from his Fall 1990 collection. It is constructed from silk plain weave, printed with an abstract motif in the bright, deep colors of the local costumes of Lacroix's native Arles, France; and embellished with diamanté and insets of handkerchief edged silk chiffon. Ruffles of pleated silk organza in a neutral bird feather print and also finished with a handkerchief edge, accentuate the asymmetrical draping of the gown. Ruching, controlled by internal drawstrings and ties, creates volume and a slight pouf, a nod to 'le pouf' silhouette Lacroix popularized in his collection for Patou in 1986. Decorative boning on the front of the bodice reflects Lacroix's early education as a costume historian and his sartorial reinterpretation of historic corsets. It is from the private collection of Mari Shaw. The panorama is an HTML5 formatted version of an ultra-high resolution ObjectVR created from stitched tiles captured with GigaPan technology. It is representative the ongoing research of the DDM, an international, interdisciplinary group of researchers focused on production, conservation and dissemination of new media for exhibition of historic fashion.
Migratory Glossitis Associated with Cleft Tongue: Case Report
Authors: Mascarenhas Samira Vilela Prado , Sousa Vanessa de , Rosa Andrei , Barros Rodrigo Lacerda de , Volpato Luiz Evaristo Ricci
Published: July 2021

AbstractBenign migratory glossitis, also known as geographic tongue, is characterized by the tongue inflammation and is associated with pain and difficulty eating due to the lingual papillae atrophy. It may appear in association with the fissured tongue. This paper reports the case of a 47-year-old male patient who sought dental care with the main complaint of burning, discomfort, increased sensitivity and a burning sensation on the tongue. He was diagnosed with migratory glossitis associated with a fissured tongue. The patient treatment was performed with an ointment based on triamcinolone acetonide (Omcilon- A Orabase®), which showed improvement in the clinical signs after seven days. The therapy used in this patient was effective in restoring the tongue papillae and improving signs and symptoms.
Keywords: Glossitis, Benign Migratory. Tongue, Fissured. Oral Medicine
ResumoA glossite migratória benigna, também conhecida como língua geográfica, caracteriza-se por inflamação da língua e está associada a dor e dificuldade na alimentação devido a atrofia das papilas linguais. Pode aparecer em associação à língua fissurada. Este trabalho relata o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino com idade de 47 anos que buscou atendimento odontológico com queixa principal de ardência, desconforto, sensibilidade aumentada e sensação de queimação na língua. Foi diagnosticado com glossite migratória associada a língua fissurada. O tratamento do paciente foi realizado com pomada à base de triancinolona acetonida (Omcilon- A Orabase®) demonstrou melhora no quadro clinico após sete dias. A terapêutica usada neste paciente foi eficaz no restabelecimento das papilas da língua e melhora dos sinais e sintomas.
Palavras-chave: Glossite Migratória Benigna. Língua Fissurada. Medicina Bucal.
Análisis de los contenidos científicos presentes en Redes Sociales por futuros profesores de Primaria
Authors: Benéitez Villamor Amparo Elisa
Published: July 2021

La ciudadanía siente como se van modificando los conocimientos científicos que le permiten responder a las cuestiones científico-técnicas, tanto a nivel personal como social. En este trabajo se presenta cómo nuestros estudiantes, futuros docentes en Educación Primaria, organizados en grupos, analizaron los contenidos científicos presentes en diferentes redes sociales. Los documentos presentados por los alumnos fueron analizados para construir una guía de manejo de las redes sociales y para valorar su posible utilización en el aula.
Code-meshing Projects in K-12 Classrooms for Social and Linguistic Equity
Authors: Choi Woongsik
Published: July 2021

To contest monolingualism, which oppresses language diversity in U.S. classrooms, Horner et al. (2011) called for a translingual approach to language differences. As much of the literature on translingualism has remained at a theoretical level, writing teachers have been seeking to enact this disposition in their classrooms pedagogically. As a response to this, code-meshing (Young, 2004, 2013; Canagarajah, 2006, 2011) can be used as a pedagogical application of the translingual approach. This paper conceptualizes code-meshing as translingual pedagogy and explores how it can be used in K-12 contexts by examining documented K-12 classroom examples of code-meshing projects in the studies of Zapata and Laman (2016) and Pacheco et al. (2017). Despite the concerns that critics have voiced, the examples show that code-meshing can be used as an effective pedagogical tool for developing the translingual disposition, supporting students’ multilingual identity, and discussing social and linguistic equity in K-12 settings. While the structural limitations for translingual pedagogy are not unforeseen, teachers and researchers should be encouraged to collaborate and keep developing translingual pedagogy for linguistic and social equity.
Low Latency Live Streaming System with Congestion Control
Authors:   Graduate School of Information Science and Arts Osaka Electro-Communication University, 1130-70 Kiyotaki, Shijonawate, Osaka, Japan, Kinoshita Toya , Hisamatsu Hiroyuki
Published: July 2021

In recent years, the traffic for live streaming on the web has been increasing. The current live streaming methods that use MPEG-DASH or HLS are simple and scale easily to many clients using HTTP. However, they do not take into account the communication between the distributor and the viewer. As a result, latency between the distributor and the viewer is relatively high. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a low latency live streaming system on the web using WebRTC. Since WebRTC uses UDP, it does not have a congestion control mechanism. Depending on the network congestion, it is possible to stream video with quality that exceeds the available bandwidth. Therefore, we propose a system to change the video quality based on the congestion status. The proposed system increases or decreases the video transfer rate by changing the quality of the streamed video depending on the network conditions. We have evaluated the proposed system in a real network environment. As a result, we showed that the delay of the proposed system is smaller than that of the MPEG-DASH system. We also showed that the proposed system can change the quality of the video and switch the transmission rate appropriately according to the network conditions.
Morphological study of variations in shape of coronoid process of adult human mandible
Authors: Madhu Nimisha , Kiran Chandra , Prasad Rajendra , Kumar Praveen , Singh Ramanuj , Lal Prabhat Kumar
Published: July 2021

Many researchers have studied the morphology of coronoid process and have found varying shapes but such a study is lacking in this area.

The present study was conducted to identify different morphological variations in shape of coronoid process of adult human mandible.

The present cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of Anatomy at a Medical College of Bihar upon 46 dry adult human mandibles i.e. 92 coronoid processes. The morphological forms of coronoid process were noted.

57.6% of coronoid processes were triangular in shape, 28.3% were rounded and 14.1% were hook shaped. The difference between male and female mandibles was found to be statistically significant (p=0.004).

The proper knowledge on the morphological shapes of coronoid process is useful for maxillofacial surgeons as well as to be used as an anthropological marker to assess different populations and races.
A study on pulmonary function tests in smokers and after cessation of smoking (Quitters)
Authors: Dutt Shishir , Gogia Taruna , Gupta Manisha
Published: July 2021

Smoking leads to development of cancers, cardiovascular, respiratory diseases including COPD. it poses a health challenge in reducing morbidity and mortality in developing countries like India. Spirometry in Smokers may show reduction in lung function parameters. Cessation of smoking leads to decrease in rate of decline in pulmonary functions to almost the same level of nonsmokers.

A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary healthcare level institute in Greater Noida on 100 smokers, 50 Quitters and 100 Nonsmokers total 250 healthy asymptomatic male subjects. Spirometry by RMS Helios spirometer 401 was Conducted according to American Thoracic society guidelines after enrolling the subject based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and collected data was analysed with epi info 7 software using appropriate statistical methods.

Smokers and Nonsmokers were not much different in mean age and other physical parameters. Pulmonary function parameters like FVC, and FEV1 were significantly less in Smokers as compared to Nonsmokers and after cessation of smoking. Lung function parameters in Quitters were not significantly different from Nonsmokers.

All the lung function test parameters show a significant decline in asymptomatic Smokers as compared to Nonsmokers and Quitters. After cessation of smoking there was not any significant difference in lung functions between Quitters and Nonsmokers. Therefore, by conducting spirometry, especially in smokers, cases may be detected at early stage and by quitting smoking the decline in lung functions & subsequent morbidity may be lessened.
Changes in lipid profile and some biochemical parameters in postmenopausal women treated with honey
Authors: Ugorji B N , Meludu S C , Ogbu I S I , Egejuru L O , Chikezie D O
Published: July 2021

The study investigated the effect of natural honey on the lipid profile and some biochemical parameters among postmenopausal women, aged 45-65 years old. Sixty healthy postmenopausal women were given 20 g/day of natural honey and followed up for three months. The primary outcome was changes from baseline on the lipid profile and the chosen biochemical parameters (fasting blood sugar, serum calcium) and some anthropometric parameters. Paired t-test was performed to evaluate the difference between the baseline and the 3 month values of the parameters and lipid profiles. Sixty postmenopausal women successfully completed the study. The result showed that there were significant increases in HDL-C, calcium and significant decreases in LDL-C, TG, TC, and FBS concentrations in the blood of the research subjects after three months of treatment with honey compared with the values at baseline (p<0.05). Also there were significant decreases in the blood pressure, weight and waist circumference of the postmenopausal women after treatment when compared with baseline values (p<0.05). Natural honey helps in improving the lipid profile, FBS, Blood pressure, weights and waist circumference of postmenopausal women and can be included as part or alternative remedies in management of postmenopausal conditions.
The survival codes of power industry in slowing economy
Authors: Bhattacharya Jayanta
Published: July 2021

No Abstract.
Fault line selection research of single phase grounding circuit based on improved Hilbert-Huang transform
Authors: Li Wenhong , Wang Cong , Zhang Shan , Xu Mingjun
Published: July 2021

For single-phase ground fault in resonant grounded power supply system, it is difficult to detect the fault line, while the existing methods have the shortcomings such as slow speed and large amount of computation. In our work the system natural oscillation wave contained in the zero sequence current is found to have opposite polarity and greater amplitude in fault line compared to that in non-fault line, and is proved to have a corresponding relationship with the first intrinsic mode function (IMF1) extracted from the same zero sequence current by empirical mode decomposition (EMD) of (Hilbert-Huang transform (HHT). Therefore, a new method for determining the single-phase ground fault line is proposed by finding the IMF1, extracted from the zero sequence current of each line by EMD of HHT, with the largest amplitude and opposite polarity compared to that of other lines. Meanwhile, EMD algorithm is improved to further enhance the fault detection rate based on the system natural oscillation wave's frequency and its attenuation trend in resonant grounding system. Simulation experiment and real data analysis indicate that the mentioned method is correct and fast.
To reduce bird and bat deaths by wind turbines
Authors: Bhattacharya Jayanta
Published: July 2021

No Abstract.
Trends in solar power plant automation technologies
Authors: Ganesan K.
Published: July 2021

As solar power continues to grow, plant automation and control becomes more important. It comprises all the necessary intelligence to turn the solar energy into a reliable and flexible power source. As leading automation provider, field proven PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system accompanied by dedicated control and diagnostics functions assure reliable power production and grid code compliance at all times.
CONCERNING THE FACTORS OF CORRUPTION-RELATED CRIMES IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE METHODS OF COMBATING IT
Authors:   Kazan Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Ramazanov A. V.
Published: July 2021

The importance of combating corruption-related crimes is relevant; furthermore, the high latency of such crimes confirms the necessity to identify the combination of factors influencing the increase and decrease in the level of corruption-related crimes in the country. The paper deals with the study of factors causing corruption-related crimes in the Russian Federation and those promoting the decrease in its level. The paper analyses the empirical data for 2010-2021 on the most common corruption crimes (Art. 290, 291 of the RF CC), the cases of which have been referred to court. The author carried out the correlation-regression analysis of quantitative factors, which can influence the level of corruption crimes in the country, and, based on the analysis, made the conclusions and gave recommendations. The study proves that the increase in the number of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs per one unit leads to the decrease in the number of corruption-related crimes on average by 0.0126 units, and the increase in the number of employees on the federal level per one unit leads to the decrease in the number of corruption-related crimes on average by 0.998 units. The study proves that the increase in the number of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs per one unit leads to the decrease in the number of corruption-related crimes in average by 0.0126 units; and the increase in the number of employees on the federal level per one unit leads to the decrease in the number of corruption-related crimes in average by 0.998 units. The main method of combating the corruption-related crimes is a criminal legal method, which application efficiency causes doubt in terms of economic crimes decriminalization. To improve the efficiency of combating the corruption crimes, the author proposes creating the institution of a Commissioner for Anti-Corruption Policy under the RF President for the reliable identification of corruption crimes and independent control over the investigation, introducing measures to strengthen openness and justification of the RF budget system expenditures.
Vegetative growth of apricot (P. armeniaca L.) cultivars and rootstocks
Authors: Pászti Mendelné Edina , Mendel Ákos
Published: July 2021

The continuous innovation in point of apricot cultivars and rootstocks requires comparative trials, which can be evaluated by precise measurements. An experiment is established, initiated from the recent trends. 15 scion cultivars were budded on 6 different rootstock cultivars. Apricot seedling, Montclar, Myrobalan 29C, Wavit, Rootpack R and Fehér besztercei were used as rootstock. Scions included traditional Hungarian cultivars (Gönci Magyar kajszi, Ceglédi óriás, Ceglédi szilárd, Pannónia), naturalized cultivars (Bergeron, Roxana) and modern cultivars too (Goldrich, Tardif de Valence, LadyCot, FlavorCot, PinkCot, Spring Blush). The experiment was settled at spring of 2018, with 3 × 5 m spacing. Sprouting was 98%, the deficiency was originated only from fawn damage. The main effect of the different rootstocks can be observed in the growth habit of scions, meanwhile the scion cultivar also has a moderate impact.
Spray Volume and Frequency Impacts on Insecticide Efficacy Against the Citrus Mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on Coleus under Greenhouse Conditions
Authors: Radosevich Devin L. , Cloyd Raymond A.
Published: July 2021

The citrus mealybug Planococcus citri (Risso) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a major insect pest of greenhouse-grown horticultural crops. The citrus mealybug causes direct damage by feeding on plant leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits, which can lead to substantial economic losses. Consequently, insecticides are used to suppress citrus mealybug populations in greenhouse production systems. However, application factors may influence the efficacy of insecticides in suppressing citrus mealybug populations. Therefore, experiments were conducted under greenhouse conditions to determine the effect of spray volume and application frequency on insecticide efficacy against the citrus mealybug feeding on coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides (L.) Codd, plants. Four spray volumes (15, 25, 50, and 75 mL), 2 application frequencies (1 or 2 applications), and 3 insecticides (acetamiprid [TriStar®], flonicamid [Aria®], and cyfluthrin [Decathlon®]), each with a different mode of action, were tested. Based on mean percent citrus mealybug mortality, acetamiprid was more effective against citrus mealybugs than flonicamid or cyfluthrin. In the spray volume experiments, acetamiprid applied at 75 mL to each plant resulted in a mean percent citrus mealybug mortality of over 70%. In contrast, flonicamid and cyfluthrin resulted in less than 50% mean citrus mealybug mortality across all experiments. In the application frequency experiments, two spray applications did not result in a significantly higher mean citrus mealybug mortality than one spray application. Our study emphasizes the importance of spray volume and application frequency when using insecticides to suppress citrus mealybug populations.
Scolytinae in Nursery and Fruit Crops of Western Kentucky and Seasonal Population Patterns of Four Invasive Ambrosia Beetles
Authors: Viloria Zenaida , Villanueva Raul T. , Bessin Ric , O'Neal Paul , Ranger Christopher M. , Dunwell Winston
Published: July 2021

Ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) inoculate species specific symbiotic fungi into the sapwood of their hosts. Some fungi are innocuous, but others are pathogenic and can kill plants in a short time. The main objectives of this study were to identify ambrosia beetle species found in wholesale and retail nurseries and an apple orchard in western Kentucky and monitor population abundance and phenology of the more common invasive ambrosia beetles. Baker traps baited with ultra-high or standard release ethanol were deployed in late February or March and removed in either fall (2016 and 2017) or August (2018). Sixteen ambrosia beetle species were captured, and eight of them were invasive. The invasive species Cnestus mutilatus (Blandford), Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky), Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford), and Xyleborinus saxesenii (Ratzeburg) were the most common and abundant species. The highest counts of these invasive species were recorded from April to May. In addition, we are reporting 13 bark beetle species captured in this study; among them, Phloeotribus dentrifrons (Blackman) and Thysanoes fimbricornis LeConte are reported for the first time for Kentucky, whereas Scolytus multistriatus (Marsham) was the only invasive bark beetle collected.
Systematic Position of Heterotermitinae and Coptotermitinae (Blattodea: Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)
Authors: Ke Yunling , Huang Fusheng , Wu Wenjing , Li Zhiqiang
Published: July 2021

Rhinotermitidae (Isoptera) is an economically important termite family globally. The family is not monophyletic, and the relationships among some of its taxa remain confusing. The taxonomic status of some subfamilies is likely questionable because of various morphological characters of the soldiers and imagoes. Twenty species in 10 genera, representing all six subfamilies of Rhinotermitidae were studied herein. Morphological phylogenetic trees based on 65 characters and molecular phylogenetic trees based on mitochondrial COII and 16SrRNA genes were reconstructed. The sequence composition and genetic distance were analyzed. Based on these results, Rhinotermitidae is polyphyletic. In the morphological trees, the family was divided into five clades. Heterotermitinae and Coptotermitinae were grouped into the most apical one of them and constituted the sister group to Termitidae in the Bayesian inference (BI) tree. In the combined molecular tree, Rhinotermitidae was divided into three clades. The position of the clade composing Heterotermitinae and Coptotermitinae was the same as in the morphological BI tree. The nucleotide sequence analyses also showed that the genetic distances between Heterotermitinae or Coptotermitinae with Termitidae might be closer than those between Heterotermitinae or Coptotermitinae with other subfamilies in Rhinotermitidae. It is postulated that the relationship of Heterotermitinae and Coptotermitinae with other subfamilies of Rhinotermitidae is not as close as that indicated in the current taxonomic system. They might be the real representative of the intermediate lineage from lower to higher termites. These findings further suggest that Heterotermitinae and Coptotermitinae should be separated from Rhinotermitidae and be upgraded as a whole to family rank.
COVID-19 Infection and Mortality Rates within Medical Specialists and General Practitioners and Its Comparison with the General Population: A Longitudinal Nationwide Study
Authors: Basiri Abbas , Zafarghandi Mohammadreza , Golshan Shabnam , Eshrati Babak , Fattahi Ali , Kashi Amir Hossein
Published: July 2021

Background: We aimed to provide data regarding COVID-19 infection and mortality rates within different specialties of physicians and general medical practitioners in a longitudinal nationwide study and to compare the results with general population.
Methods: Data on COVID-19 infection and mortality of medical physicians in Iran was actively gathered through the Iranian Medical Council (IRIMC). Population COVID-19 cumulative incidence and mortality data were extracted from WHO situation analysis reports and data on Iranian population were obtained from the Statistical Center of Iran.
Results: As of Jul 27th 2020, COVID-19 infection and mortality rates were 0.680% and 0.0396% among 131223 physicians. The highest cumulative infection rates as of 27th July 2020, were observed in specialists of infectious diseases (3.14%) followed by neurology (2.18%), and internal medicine (2.13%). The highest cumulative mortality rates as of Nov 3rd 2020 were observed in specialties of forensic medicine (0.314%), anesthesiology (0.277%), urology (0.237%), and infectious diseases (0.20%). Male physicians comprised 95% of cumulative mortality as of Nov 3rd. The physicians’ COVID-19 mortality in July and November were 49% and 23% higher than the general population respectively.
Conclusion: Infection and mortality rates in Iranian physicians were higher than the general population, however the magnitude of difference was narrowing in longitudinal investigation. Provision of personnel protective equipment should be prioritized to specialists of infectious diseases, forensic medicine, anesthesiology, internal and emergency medicine, and urology.
Effect of Dietary Education Program on Health Status of Heart Failure Patients
Authors: Khudhur Younus , Mohammed Yousif
Published: July 2021

The article’s abstract is not available.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Cumin (Nigella Sativa) Seed Oil Extract as an Alternative Disinfectant of Dental Surfaces
Authors: Moaddeli Mohammadreza , Araghizadeh Abdolmehdi , Shabani Ehsan
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Cumin (Nigella Sativa) seed oil extract has some ingredients which have antimicrobial effects. The essential oils present in cumin act as antimicrobial agent and it influence on different type of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and also viruses, parasites and fungi. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial properties of cumin extract in disinfecting dentistry surfaces.
Material and Methods: This study was performed experimentally and had three groups of cumin extract, Deconex and control group. For each of these groups, 12 culture media were prepared and we counted the colonies created in 24 hours and 48 hours and significance level was assessed using SPSS software and t-test.   
Results: At 24 hours, there was a significant difference between the bacterial colony counts of the petri dishes from Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Oil Extract at 5.83 and the Deconex at 0. And at 48 hours, there was also a significant difference since the bacterial colony count on the petri dishes with Cumin (Nigella Sativa) Oil Extract was too many to count and a 0.83 bacterial colony count for the petri dishes with the Deconex.
Conclusion: The Cumin (Nigella Sativa) seed oil extract is not suitable to use as an alternative disinfectant of dental surfaces lonely. But some of its ingredients such as thymoquinone and hydroquinone can be used to produce a disinfecting solution.
A Review on Herbal Treatments for Trichomonas Vaginalis
Authors: Rahmani Fatemeh , Ehteshaminia Yahya , Mohammadi Hamid , Mahdavi Seif Ali
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite that infects the urogenital tract of men and women and causes trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted disease in both men and women. The infection is often asymptomatic, but it can be accompanied by symptoms such as severe inflammation, itching and burning, foamy discharge and foul-smelling mucus. In one year, 250 million cases of Trichomonas vaginalis were reported worldwide.
Material and Methods: In this study, the websites of PubMed, Google Scholar, SID, and Margiran were searched and related articles were reviewed.   
Results: Today, the most common treatment for this disease is the use of metronidazole. However, its side effects, which include hematological and neurotoxic effects, cannot be ignored. Because of these side effects, researchers are looking for a suitable replacement for metronidazole in the treatment of trichomoniasis. Researchers' desire to use  herbs can be due to various reasons such as fewer side effects, better patient acceptance, recommendation of traditional medicine, lower prices of herbs and also compatibility with the normal physiological function of the human body.
Conclusion: Considering the inhibitory effects of medicinal plants on the growth and proliferation of Trichomonas vaginalis in vitro, it can be concluded that the use of these plants can have many applications in the treatment of trichomoniasis. As a result, by studying more about their advantages and disadvantages, it is possible to make a drug that has higher therapeutic effects with fewer side effects.
Zwinność strategiczna przedsiębiorstw
Authors: Sajdak Maja
Published: July 2021

Monografia powstała w wyniku projektu badawczego i stanowi interesującą poznawczo pracę podejmującą problematykę zwinności przedsiębiorstw w ujęciu strategicznym. Na podstawie szeroko zakrojonej analizy literatury przedmiotu autorka dokonała udanej konceptualizacji i operacjonalizacji konstruktu zwinności strategicznej wraz z opisem i empirycznym sprawdzeniem zmiennych oraz atrybutów opisujących badany konstrukt. Część empiryczna pracy pozwoliła wyłonić model zwinności strategicznej w powiązaniu z efektywnością funkcjonowania badanych przedsiębiorstw. Synteza wiedzy w dyscyplinie nauki o zarządzaniu, szczególnie w obszarze zarządzania strategicznego, interesujące poznawczo badania wykorzystujące modelowanie strukturalne oraz propozycja zwinności powiązanej z efektywnością to cenne rezultaty poznawcze, które powodują, że książka może stanowić punkt wyjścia do przyszłych zamierzeń badawczych podejmowanych przez przedstawicieli nauki, a także być źródłem rekomendacji dla kadry zarządzającej. Przeprowadzone w projekcie studia literaturowe oraz badania empiryczne na reprezentatywnej grupie przedsiębiorstw pozwalają na sformułowanie implikacji dla praktyki gospodarczej. Podstawową kwestią jest budowanie świadomości menedżerów w zakresie zdolności adaptacyjnych przedsiębiorstw ukierunkowanych na atrybuty zwinności strategicznej. Menedżerowie średnich i dużych przedsiębiorstw zdają sobie sprawę, jak ważna jest adaptacja oraz proaktywna orientacja strategiczna, tym niemniej nie wykorzystują w pełni potencjału szybkiego i efektywnego podejmowania zmian strategicznych. Książka stanowi wartościowy wkład w stan wiedzy oraz rozwój teorii nauk o zarządzaniu i pierwszą w Polsce pracę, która gruntownie przedstawia teoretyczną perspektywę podejścia opartego na zwinności strategicznej dla zrozumienia związków między wpływem otoczenia na kształtowanie strategicznego reagowania przedsiębiorstw oraz ich wynikami.
Avaliação da legislação aplicada a rotulagem de alimentos embalados no Brasil e na Nova Zelândia
Authors: Peyerl Fernanda Floriani , De Matos Katherine Helena Oliveira
Published: July 2021

O rótulo de um alimento é o veículo de informação existente entre produtor, distribuidor, vendedor e consumidor além de ser uma ferramenta utilizada para oferta do produto. É notável a relevância de recomendações e legislações aplicadas para a rotulagem dos alimentos embalados e o cumprimento destas. O objetivo deste trabalho concentrou-se na avaliação das legislações vigentes aplicadas a rotulagem de alimentos comercializados no Brasil e na Nova Zelândia, realizado através da elaboração de uma tabela comparativa. A complexidade e vasta abrangência do sistema legal aplicado a rotulagem de alimentos é evidente, assim como a proximidade dos critérios legais adotados pelos dois países: Brasil e Nova Zelândia.
O desafio de ensinar práticas de leitura em esferas educacionais
Authors: Rizzatti Mary Elizabeth Cerutti , Daga Aline Cassol , Dias Sabatha Catoia
Published: July 2021

Este artigo constitui uma discussão e base teórica e praxiológica que tematiza a horizontalização das práticas de leitura nos processos de escolarização. Tem como objetivo propor a compreensão do ato de ler sob a perspectiva da erudição, tanto quanto advogar em favor do alargamento dessa perspectiva, de modo a abranger práticas de leitura que têm lugar no cotidiano das sociedades contemporâneas. Defende uma ação educacional em que professores, bibliotecários e gestores assumam o papel de agentes de letramento, desencadeando e implementando projetos de letramento, de modo a fomentar práticas de leitura, na dimensão erudita do ato de ler, tanto quanto em sua dimensão profissional e cotidiana, em atenção às práticas de letramento que caracterizam os estudantes vindos de entornos socioculturais e econômicos diversos, o que implica diversidade nos níveis de escolarização e na natureza do contato com as práticas de leitura. A discussão fundamenta-se teoricamente em estudos do letramento, a partir de autores como Brian Street e Angela Kleiman.
Motivos da evasão escolar nos cursos de ensino superior de uma faculdade na cidade de Blumenau
Authors: Prim Alexandre Luis , Fávero Jéferson Deleon
Published: July 2021

A permanência do estudante na universidade está integrada e envolvida com o desenvolvimento social de toda a sociedade. Esta permanência vem sendo comprometida pela evasão do estudante que é foco nesta pesquisa. Este artigo tem como objetivo demonstrar e analisar a evasão de 42 estudantes de uma instituição de ensino superior em cursos tecnológicos no município de Blumenau/SC, no ano de 2012. A abordagem da pesquisa realizada é quantitativa, com delineamento descritivo, onde os dados foram coletados por meio da técnica de pesquisa documental. A população da pesquisa são todos os estudantes do ensino superior de uma faculdade particular da cidade de Blumenau. A amostra refere-se a todos os alunos evadidos no ano de 2012, sendo caracterizada como censo. Quanto aos resultados obtidos foram identificados que o maior percentual de evasão se enquadra no gênero masculino; que a faixa etária de 18 a 24 anos é a mais evadida; a maior parte dos alunos ingressam na IES pelo exame vestibular; a maior frequência de evasão acontece nos três primeiros semestres de curso; que o curso que evidencia maior evasão é o curso nomeado de “X” e que a maior causa de evasão é influenciada pela reprovação dos alunos. Portanto, este estudo voltado à cidade de Blumenau/SC demonstra um panorama relevante, sendo que a instituição de ensino superior pesquisada apresenta um percentual de evasão de aproximadamente 12%, em que a média nacional aponta 22%, dados estes que se referem à educação do ensino superior.
Melhorando a relação homem versus máquina por meio da intervenção ergonômica: um estudo de caso com aplicação da metodologia 3P
Authors: Belli Flávio
Published: July 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo promover a melhoria em uma bancada de teste de estanqueidade por meio da intervenção ergonômica. Nesse sentido, houve necessidade de fazer um levantamento bibliográfico sobre ergonomia aplicada à melhoria contínua dos postos de trabalho, com foco em demonstrar as contribuições que a intervenção ergonômica pode trazer para o setor metalúrgico da cidade de Joinville (SC). A pesquisa enquadra-se como um estudo de caso, com exploração de dados e verificações provindos de uma pesquisa de campo. Do ponto de vista dos objetivos, classifica-se como exploratória e descritiva. Entre os resultados obtidos neste trabalho, destaca-se o modelo de intervenção ergonômica que zerou o problema de Lesões por Esforço Repetitivo (LER), infuenciando na redução do absenteísmo e proporcionando um aumento de produtividade homem/hora em 15%. Já o retorno do investimento feito no posto de trabalho está previsto para 12 meses, o que mostra que melhorar o posto de trabalho não gera grande impacto financeiro. Com esta pesquisa foi possível identificar oportunidades de melhoria na relação homem versus máquina, por meio da utilização dos conhecimentos ergonômicos e aplicando a filosofia lean (manufatura enxuta), oportunizando, assim, ao setor metalúrgico de Joinville, reavaliar seus postos de trabalhos.
Implantação e impactos nas indústrias mineiras
Authors: Da Silva Joel Dias , Magalhães Cibele de Araújo
Published: July 2021

O presente artigo destaca as oportunidades e os benefícios principais, identificados por algumas empresas, para a adesão ao Programa Minas Sustentável (PMS) criado e desenvolvido pela Federação das Indústrias de Minas Gerais (FIEMG) no ano de 2010. Esse Programa tem auxiliado as indústrias na busca da regularização ambiental, ecoeficiência e responsabilidade social. Destacou-se como principal objetivo mensurar as mudanças de cenários ambientais das indústrias mineiras após a adesão ao Programa Minas Sustentável. A abordagem metodológica empregada contou com a coleta de dados de um questionário elaborado pelo Programa e aplicado às indústrias participantes em Belo Horizonte e região. Das 1500 empresas, 380 (25,5%) responderam ao questionário e aderiram ao Programa, e todas foram convidadas a participar das capacitações visando a melhorias em seus processos produtivos. Aquelas que ainda não possuíam regularização ambiental foram orientadas e licenciadas com a ajuda do Programa. Percebeu-se que para alcançar a sustentabilidade é preciso trabalhar a educação, abrindo caminhos para uma sociedade mais justa; a inovação, introduzindo tecnologia; negócio com e#ciência, competitividade e criação de valor. Finaliza com algumas considerações das perspectivas futuras da relação indústria e sustentabilidade. Registra, também, mudanças no comportamento dos empresários e colaboradores na busca de informações, conhecimentos e pré-disposição para mudanças de hábitos.
Binary Decision Tree Construction using the Hybrid Swarm Intelligence
Authors: Lebedev B.K. , Lebedev O.B. , Zhiglaty A.A.
Published: July 2021

Solving the problem of a classification model construction is presented in the form of a sequence of considered attributes and values thereof included in the Mk route from the root to the dangling vertex. Decision tree developed interpretation is presented as a pair of chromosomes (Sk, Wk). The Sk chromosome list of genes corresponds to the list of all attributes included in the Mk route in the decision tree. The Wk chromosome gene values correspond to the attribute values included in the Mk route. Unification of data structures, search space and modernization of integrable algorithms was carried out for hybridization. Hybrid algorithm operators are using the integer parameters and synthesize new integer parameter values. Method was developed to account for simultaneous attraction of the αi particle to three xi (t), x*i (t), x*(t) attractors dislocating from the xi (t) position to the xi (t + 1) position. Modified hybrid metaheuristic of the search algorithm is proposed for constructing a classification model using recombination of swarm and genetic search algorithms. The first approach uses genetic algorithm initially and then the particle swarm algorithm. The second approach uses the high-level nesting hybridization method based on combination of genetic algorithm and particle swarm algorithm. The proposed approach to constructing a modified paradigm uses chromosomes with integer parameter values in the indicated hybrid algorithm and operators, which assist chromosomes to evolve according to the rules of particle swarm and genetic search
Review: Formation and Metabolic Function of Coral Rubble Biofilms in the Reef Ecosystem
Authors: Sanchez-Quinto Andres , Falcon Luisa
Published: July 2021

When coral dies, their calcareous skeletons constitute coral rubble in conjunction with the cementing activity of coralline algae and bacteria, creating a secondary reef structure which takes from years to decades to form. Healthy coral reefs differ from coral—rubble dominated reefs in microbial taxonomic composition and metabolic functional roles. The metabolisms of healthy reefs are dominated by autotrophic pathways, where carbon and nitrogen fixation dominate, while the metabolism of rubble—dominated reefs predominate in degradation of organic matter. Nitrogen fixation is 3 orders of magnitude lower in rubble—dominated reefs than in healthy reefs. Coral—rubble harbors a vast diversity of microbes that can precipitate carbonate through coupling several metabolic processes including photosynthesis, ureolysis, ammonification, denitrification, sulfate reduction, methane oxidation, and anaerobic sulfide oxidation. All these metabolic processes were found in rubble microbial communities, but ammonification and sulfate reduction were most prevalent. Anthropogenic and non—anthropogenic perturbations of healthy coral reefs in the past decades have led to the prevalence of rubble—dominated reefs in areas of the Caribbean where the ecological and functional shifts of the community still need further study.
The Political Culture of Russian Society (Sociological Analysis)
Authors:   Institute of Socio-Political Research of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Levashov Vladimir K.
Published: July 2021

The monograph presents the results of sociological research on the project “The political culture of the Russian society in the transition to a new technological structure and implementation Of the strategy of scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation and the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation from 07.05.2018 № 204 «On national goals and strategic objectives of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2024»”. The all-Russian survey was conducted in May-June 2019 in 22 regions of the Russian Federation. The study of the structure and nature of citizens’ opinions on national development goals and digital society shows that the Russian society has formed the initial elements of the fundamental components of an innovative political culture: knowledge, beliefs and attitudes for the actual behavior of citizens in terms of the introduction and use of information and communication technologies and the implementation of national projects. The problematic situation is identified and described in the monograph, according to the author, requires a thought-out and verified program of political actions, both on the part of the Government of the Russian Federation and on the part of civil society institutions in order to create a high cognitive, labor motivation in this strategically decisive area of life of the Russian society. The urgency, scale and complexity of the tasks require the unification of the efforts of civil society with a leading role and strategic coordination of state actions. The monograph summarizes the results of sociological research on topical issues on the agenda of Russian society and the state, and can be useful for management personnel of state and municipal administration, production organizers, managers of social and educational institutions, researchers, University teachers, graduate students and students.