bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seasonal and annual variability in chlorophyll-a in the shelf region of the Northern Bay of Bengal using MODIS-Aqua data
Authors: Abdur Rouf Muhammad , Antu Al-Hasan , Noor Imran
Published: December 2020

Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration is an important issue in ocean ecosystem management and research. This study investigates seasonal and annual variability in Chl-a and its relationship with sea surface temperature (SST) and river discharge in the shelf region of the Northern Bay of Bengal (BoB), as well as validates satellite data against in-situ data. Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Aqua satellite data on Chl-a concentration and SST from 2002–2018 were used in this study. River discharge data were obtained from the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB). The annual Chl-a concentration ranged from 2.08 to 2.94 mg m−3, with an average of 2.43 ± 0.24 mg m−3. The Chl-a concentration was found higher (2.21 ± 0.56 mg m−3) during the northeast monsoon (October–February) and lower (1.81 ± 1.14 mg m−3) during the pre-monsoon season (March–May). The study revealed a declining trend in Chl-a concentration from 2002 to 2018, and the rate of change was −0.0183 mg m−3 year−1. Chl-a concentration showed a weak inverse relationship with SST, both annually and seasonally, especially in the pre-monsoon season. River discharge masked the effect of SST on Chl-a variability during the southwest and northeast monsoon. A reasonable correlation (r = 0.78) was found between the MODIS-Aqua data and in-situ Chl-a observations.
Assessment of the roles and farmer-preferred traits of sweetpotato in a crop-livestock farming system in Rwanda: implications for breeding dual-purpose varieties
Authors: Shumbusha Damien , Shimelis Hussein , Laing Mark , Rukundo Placide
Published: December 2020

In Rwanda, sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) is a highly valued crop in a crop-livestock mixed farming system. The objective of this study was to assess the role of sweetpotato in the crop-livestock farming system, to identify farmer-preferred traits, and to establish farmer-led priorities in breeding dual-purpose varieties (DPVs) in Rwanda. A participatory rural appraisal (PRA) study was conducted in three selected districts of Rwanda, namely, Bugesera, Huye, and Nyagatare. Data on the uses of sweetpotato and farmers’ trait preferences in sweetpotato varieties were collected and analysed. In Huye District, a high percent (56.7%) of respondents consumed sweetpotato every day, followed by Nyagatare with 53.3% consuming it at least twice a week. Most farmers (52.2%) used sweetpotato vines for livestock feed, depending on their availability. All respondents wanted to grow new sweetpotato varieties with improved root production combined with high aboveground biomass. About 87.7, 66.6, 56.6, and 51.1% of the respondents indicated that root-related traits of the crop such as high dry matter content (DMC), red skin colour, marketable root size, and yellow flesh colour were additional preferred traits, respectively. Therefore, farmers-preferred DPVs with improved root and green fodder yields could be developed to enhance the sustainable production and adoption of sweetpotato in a mixed farming system in Rwanda.
Überdosierungen von Heroin
Authors: Schneider Sven , Beisel Larissa
Published: December 2020

Heroinbezogene Überdosierungen machen den Hauptanteil aller Todesfälle durch illegale Substanzen aus. Hierzulande existieren jedoch kaum empirische Studien zu den Risikofaktoren. Wir berichten den internationalen Forschungsstand auf Basis eines narrativen Reviews.
Inferring dynamic gene regulatory networks with low-order conditional independencies – an evaluation of the method
Authors: Ajmal Hamda B. , Madden Michael G.
Published: December 2020

Over a decade ago, Lèbre (2009) proposed an inference method, G1DBN, to learn the structure of gene regulatory networks (GRNs) from high dimensional, sparse time-series gene expression data. Their approach is based on concept of low-order conditional independence graphs that they extend to dynamic Bayesian networks (DBNs). They present results to demonstrate that their method yields better structural accuracy compared to the related Lasso and Shrinkage methods, particularly where the data is sparse, that is, the number of time measurements n is much smaller than the number of genes p. This paper challenges these claims using a careful experimental analysis, to show that the GRNs reverse engineered from time-series data using the G1DBN approach are less accurate than claimed by Lèbre (2009). We also show that the Lasso method yields higher structural accuracy for graphs learned from the simulated data, compared to the G1DBN method, particularly when the data is sparse (

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Malerei als Augentrug. Alexander Roslins Selbstporträt mit Marie-Suzanne Giroust-Roslin an der Staffelei
Authors: Koos Marianne
Published: December 2020

This article examines the unique self-portrait of Alexander Roslin and his artist wife, Marie- Suzanne Giroust-Roslin (1767, Stockholm, Nationalmuseum), in which a male painter for once leaves the place at the easel to a painting woman. This complex multi-figure painting not only commemorates the couple’s friendship with the sitter, Henrik Villhelm Peill. Rather, it is conceived as a double image of love and advertisement – especially for her art. Further, with this painting Roslin takes a programmatic stand for his own concept of painting as much as for that of his wife: Criticized by Denis Diderot in 1765 for not painting but – like women at the toilet table – literally applying makeup, in this selfportrait with his painting wife Roslin undertakes a conspicuous narrowing of these (so different) activities. Roslin takes up the reproach of beautiful appearance and deception in order to let this criticism collapse in a second moment in the artistic concept of the artful deception of the eye – in a deceptively real painting, which – unlike women’s makeup – negates all difference between being and appearance. An in-depth analysis of the extraordinarily refined self-portrait of Madame Roslin with the laughing self-portrait of Maurice-Quentin de La Tour supports this interpretation. In a broader perspective this study is understood as a contribution to the investigation into the metaphorization of painting layers, picture surfaces, and forms of color application in pre-modern art and art criticism.
Civil Society in the Neoliberal Age: Response to John Keane, “Hopes for Civil Society”
Authors: Kuo Didi
Published: December 2020

What is the transformative potential of civil society in the neoliberal era? This essay responds to John Keane’s “Hopes for Civil Society.” While civil society plays an integral role in democratic transition, its role in countries experiencing democratic backsliding or erosion is less clear. In the longstanding liberal democracies today, political party ties to civil society groups have weakened, parties are less differentiated on economic policy, and citizens increasingly turn to mass protest, rather than civic engagement, to express their grievances.
THE EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE, SOCIALISATION, ATTITUDE AND SKILL ON MALAYSIAN SMES’ PERFORMANCE
Authors: Abdul Razak Dzuljastri , Amin Hanudin
Published: December 2020

Though considered trivial, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were one of the contributing factors for Malaysia economy growth. Besides providing employment, SMEs also provide an improved integration to ensure other businesses survive in the long run. Thus, the present study examined the contributing factors to explain SMEs' performance, be it high or negative. Drawing upon the financial literacy theory, this study proposed a model of factors to examine the effects of financial knowledge, socialisation, attitude and skill on the performance of SMEs industry in Malaysia. The model was examined using owners of the SMEs drawn from 413 respondents collected in West Malaysia. Our results suggested that the said indicators were instrumental in determining the performance, and attitude was also essential as a mediator as discovered in our PLS analyses. In practice, however, this study jacked up a new understanding of why SMEs' performance is of importance, and the survey approach in measuring the performance is nothing but important. Our findings provide an insight for owners of SMEs to manage their businesses, where financial knowledge, financial socialisation, financial attitude and financial skill are brought into play.
IMPACT OF CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING PRACTICE ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Gold Nusirat Ojuolape , Md. Taib Fauziah
Published: December 2020

Stakeholder pressure on corporations to adopt sustainable practice has been a subject steering constant argument in recent times. The reason could be due to the awareness of the environmental impact and concern in preserving the planet. This study, through a literature review of prior studies, examined the impact of corporate sustainability reporting practice on corporate performance. Numerous researchers investigated this relationship in the past, but there is still a lack of consensus with regards to outcomes. Findings have been inconsistent and contradictory, varying from positive to a negative relationship, to statistically insignificant or mixed outcomes dependent on several factors such as cost exceeding benefits, shareholders perceiving sustainability initiative as a cost object, investors not valuing disclosure, firms using disclosure as legitimization tool for prestige, weak legislation, proxies used for measurement tool, country/ region of study, methodology, the period covered, industry sector covered and/or sample size. Our study reviewed 35 works of literature and found 13 studies with positive outcomes, 8 with significant negative outcomes, 5 with no significant relationship and 9 with mixed result. Overall, we concluded that it pays for corporations to adopt sustainable business practices as the benefit of adoption will span across the long term. Not denying the fact that companies would incur some huge costs in the short run at the time of investment, but the long-run benefits would far outweigh whatever cost they might have incurred. Hence, corporations are advised to start incorporating the sustainable practice into the management process and subsequently report on them to avoid legitimacy cost and to gain long-run competitive advantage. Future studies may conduct a systematic review to disaggregate the approaches, so as to examine the different dimensions of sustainability practice and provide a more concise and clear result.
EFECTOS DE LA INTENSIDAD DE NADO EN EL RENDIMIENTO DEL TRIATLON
Authors: Barragán R. , González-Ravé J.M. , González-Mohíno F. , Yustres I. , Juárez Santos-García D.
Published: December 2020

Objetivo: Analizar la influencia de diferentes intensidades de nado en los sectores de ciclismo y carrera a pie y en el rendimiento final del triatlón sprint. Métodos: Siete triatletas sub23 y Absolutos (altura de 1,74 ± 0,04 m, peso de 70,82 ± 6,76 kg, edad de 23,42 ± 3,25 años, VO2 max de 63,54 ± 5,23 ml·kg-1·min-1) participaron en este estudio. Realizaron tres triatlones completos a intensidades de nado diferentes (70%, 80% y 90% de un test de 750m previo). Se midió la frecuencia cardíaca y el lactato al finalizar cada sector y el triatlón completo. Resultados: La intensidad de nado del 90% obtuvo el mejor rendimiento final. El lactato y frecuencia cardíaca en el sector de nado para esta condición incrementó significativamente, sin diferencias en los sectores siguientes. Conclusiones: Basándonos en la muestra estudiada, el rendimiento final en un triatlón sprint parece estar condicionado por la intensidad de nado, siendo el 90% la mejor intensidad observada en triatletas moderadamente entrenados.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH KULIT KERANG SEBAGAI SUMBER EKONOMI RUMAH TANGGA: Studi Kasus di Sabila Craft, Kota Magelang
Authors: Hardjanto Kurnia
Published: December 2020

Kerajinan kekerangan merupakan usaha sektor kelautan dan perikanan yang menghasilkan produk bernilai ekonomis tinggi dengan bahan baku dari limbah cangkang kerang. Produk kerajinan kekerangan tidak hanya dipasarkan di dalam negeri, tetapi juga banyak diekspor ke mancanegara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses kerajinan kekerangan di “Sabila Craft” Kota Magelang, menganalisis biaya dan pendapatan usaha kerajinan serta strategi pemasaran produk. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa, bahan baku kerajinan kekerangan yang digunakan “Sabila Craft” adalah kerang simping, yang diperoleh dari daerah pantai utara Jawa. Jumlah kebutuhan bahan baku sekitar 6.500kg perbulan, yang mampu menghasilkan 3.200 – 3.500 buah produk. Biaya produksi rata-rata Rp3.700.000,00 perbulan. Pendapatan yang diperoleh dari usaha kerajinan kekerangan sebesar Rp26.400.000,00 − Rp28.600.000,00 perbulan. Produk kekerangan di “Sabila Craft” dipasarkan secara domestik dan ekspor. Namun demikian, usaha ini masih membutuhkan kemudahan mendapatkan bahan baku dan dukungan fasilitas pemasaran produk.Title: Utilization of Shellfish Waste as a Source of Household Economy: A Case Study in Sabila Craft, Magelang CityThe seashells handicraft is a business in the marine and fisheries sector that produces economically valuable products with raw materials from seashells waste. The products are not only marketed domestically, but are also widely exported to foreign countries. This study aims determinate the process of the seashells handicraft, analyze cost and revenues of sea shells handicraft and and product marketing strategies. The study using descriptive analysis method. The results showed that the raw material for the craft of drought used by the “Sabila Craft” was the scallop shell, which was obtained from the north coast of Java. The amount of raw material needs is around 6,500kg per month, which is capable of producing 3,200 - 3,500 products. The average production cost is IDR 3,700,000.00 per month. While the income earned from the handicraft handicraft business is IDR26,400,000.00 IDR28,600,000.00 per month. “Sabila Craft” products are sold in domestic and export. However this business still needs help to get raw materials and support for marketing products.
Vocativos y tratamientos nominales en tres obras literarias mexicanas de los siglos XIX y XX
Authors: Vázquez-Laslop María-Eugenia
Published: December 2020

Se describe el uso de los tratamientos nominales en tres obras literarias mexicanas: dos novelas –Los bandidos de Río Frío (1892-1893), de Manuel Payno, y Los de abajo (1915-1920), de Mariano Azuela– y la versión teatral de Los albañiles (1969), de Vicente Leñero, en función de dos variables gramaticales (los sistemas de segunda persona y la categoría del núcleo del sintagma nominal correspondiente) y dos pragmáticas (la relación interpersonal del hablante con el referente del tratamiento nominal y la valoración que el primero atribuye al segundo). Se observa que el uso de los tratos nominales no sigue un patrón estable en función de estas variables, entre otros factores que intervienen en las situaciones comunicativas, y que es la variabilidad lo más común en el uso, inclusive de un mismo tipo de tratamiento nominal en el dinamismo dialógico. El análisis es descriptivo, de tipo cuantitativo y cualitativo.
Importations andalouses et valenciennes de céramiques au bleu de cobalt et lustre en domaine Zayyānide (Tlemcen)
Authors: Djellid Akila
Published: December 2020

Les céramiques bleues et lustrées ont connu une grande diffusion dans le bassin méditerranéen entre le XIIIe et le XVe siècle, atteignant l’Europe du Nord, le Proche-Orient et l’Égypte. Les ateliers de la Péninsule Ibérique, en particulier ceux situés à Malaga et à Valence ont été les principales provenances de différents sites maghrébins, tels que Tunis et Bejaïa, où a été trouvé ce type de céramique, dont l’origine est toujours controversée. À ces derniers, vient s’ajouter le petit lot bleu et/ou lustré découvert à Tlemcen dans la citadelle zayyanide d’al-Mishwār. Ces découvertes attestent de la circulation de ce type de vaisselle au Maghreb central et témoignent des relations culturelles et commerciales entre les Nasrides de Grenade, le royaume d’Aragon et les Zayyānides de Tlemcen. Nous essayerons d’aborder ces céramiques principalement du point de vue morphologique et stylistique afin d’en déterminer l’origine ou le centre de production.
MEMÓRIAS DE EX-PROFESSORES DE UMA ESCOLA POLIVALENTE: A FORMAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E A INTEGRAÇÃO ENTRE AS DISCPLINAS TÉCNICAS E PROPEDÊUTICAS
Authors: Santos Bruna Luiz dos , Oliveira Maria Augusta Martiarena de
Published: December 2020

No âmbito da pesquisa relativa à história da Escola Maria Teresa Vilanova Castilhos - Escola Polivalente, em Osório (RS), o presente trabalho objetiva analisar os relatos de cinco ex-professores acerca da formação profissional propiciada pela instituição e de como era a integração das disciplinas técnicas com as propedêuticas. As narrativas foram colhidas através da História Oral, com a realização de entrevistas guiadas a partir de um questionário semiestruturado. O artigo também visa expor e refletir sobre a compreensão de ensino integral, assim como reiterar a importância da memória e da História Oral para a História da Educação. Conforme as falas de cada entrevistado, foi possível compreender que a Escola Polivalente se preocupou em ofertar uma formação integral, a partir da intercalação das disciplinas técnicas com as propedêuticas, tendo professores especializados em cada área. Havia ainda um sistema de integração efetivo entre essas disciplinas, para tanto, acontecia uma reunião toda semana, na qual eram tratadas questões acerca do processo de integração das matérias. Além disso, a formação técnica propiciada pela instituição foi decisiva para muitos alunos decidirem seus futuros acadêmicos. A instituição também se preocupou em educar o aluno para ter um olhar crítico sobre o mundo e a atuar em sociedade. Ademais, os professores da escola eram muito unidos e não apenas as disciplinas eram bem integradas, mas a direção, os professores, os pais e os alunos também eram, quando o assunto era a escola.
AS PESQUISAS EM EDUCAÇÃO RURAL E EDUCAÇÃO DO CAMPO NA REGIÃO CENTRO-OESTE (2002-2013)
Authors: Queiros Edgar da Silva , Silva Celeida Maria Costa de Souza e
Published: December 2020

O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi investigar a produção sobre Educação Rural e Educação do Campo nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Região Centro-Oeste, focando o Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. O recorte temporal corresponde aos anos de 2002 a 2013; 2002 corresponde ao ano de aprovação da Resolução do CNE/CEB nº 1, que instituiu as Diretrizes Operacionais para a Educação Básica nas escolas do campo, e, 2013, refere-se à implementação do Programa Nacional de Educação do Campo (PRONACAMPO). É uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Ressaltamos que, no Ciclo 2018B/2019A, realizamos o mapeamento dos trabalhos produzidos nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Região Centro-Oeste (instituição de ensino superior, principais teóricos, ano de criação dos PPGEs, temática abordada, número de docentes e linhas de pesquisa) e no Ciclo 2019B/2020A demos continuidade à pesquisa descrevendo as pesquisas realizadas nos PPGEs de Mato Grosso do Sul sobre a Educação do Rural e a Educação do Campo. Constatamos, por meio da consulta dos bancos de dissertações e teses consultados, uma baixa produção sobre a temática Educação Rural e Educação do Campo.
A OBRIGATORIEDADE DOS PRIMEIROS SOCORROS NAS ESCOLAS: ANÁLISE DA LEI 13.722/2018
Authors: Sousa Mariana Bastos
Published: December 2020

O conceito de criança na sociedade contemporânea é reflexo de uma longa estruturação histórica, que gerou a defesa dos direitos de crianças e adolescentes por meio de seu estatuto específico (ECA) e da Constituição Federal. Mesmo com essas garantias, faz-se necessário que leis assegurarem diferentes situações específicas. A análise da Lei 13.722/2018 (Lei Lucas) busca investigar a trajetória de tramitação da Lei Lucas na Câmara dos Deputados, além de compreender a relação da respectiva Lei com as Leis de proteção integral e identificar os princípios que orientam a produção e aprovação desta Lei. Utilizando a perspectiva da análise documental, através da teoria de ciclo de políticas de Bowe e Ball e da Teoria do discurso de Laclau e Mouffe, tornou-se possível observar que grande parte das leis brasileiras não corresponde à necessidade nacional, visto que a motivação da sua criação, muitas vezes, não está ligada à demanda ou urgência da população, dependendo de inúmeros outros fatores latentes, como influências midiáticas e familiares, ou interesses políticos que impõem um discurso hegemônico ante a democracia.
About fatty degeneration of the uterus during pregnancy
Authors: Fintiktikov A.
Published: December 2020

It is known that after childbirth, the muscle fibers of the uterus undergo fatty degeneration, but no one has yet noticed that this process begins already during or at least in the last months of pregnancy.
On the question of uterine-ovarian function in connection with menstrual and climacteric phenomena in the female body
Authors: Fedorov O. O.
Published: December 2020

At the present time, enough evidence has accumulated to indicate that the role of the ovaries is not limited exclusively to the preparation of the egg cell. Clinical observations of women with castrates in general and the beneficial effect of castration on the course of osteomalacia in particular have long led to the idea that the ovaries, like other glands of the body, also have a special, internal secretion, that is, the ovaries, in addition to producing an egg cell, release a special chemical into the blood the beginning, taking a very active part in the metabolism.
Role of thrombophilia testing in retinal vein occlusion: single centre experience from Oman
Authors: Al Hashmi Khalid N , Al-Ghafri Fahad , Pathare Anil
Published: December 2020

Thrombophilia is a known predisposition to venous thromboembolism however there was no significant relationship with retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Herein, we aimed to study the prevalence of thrombophilia among Omani patients presented with RVO.

In a retrospective study, 11 consecutive patients diagnosed by the ophthalmologists at Armed Forces Hospital with RVO (central RVO, n=7; branch RVO, n=4) were included. Thrombophilia testing including factor V Leiden, Prothrombin gene mutation (G20210A) and Janus Kinase-2 (JAK2 V617F) mutation analysis; presence of autoantibodies including Anti-nuclear antibody(ANA), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA), Lupus anticoagulant (LA), Anti-cardiolipin antibody (ACA), Anti-B2 glycoprotein positivity; abnormal coagulation protein levels including protein S, Protein C, Anti-thrombin and Factor VIII as well as biochemical parameters like elevated serum lipoprotein 1a, triglycerides, total cholesterol and homocysteine levels were performed.

Patient’s ages ranged between 25 to 75 years (mean + SD; 48.8 + 13.6) with a mild male preponderance (54.5%). None of them gave history of smoking. However, 27.3% and 45.5% had history of diabetes and hypertension, respectively. Amongst the thrombophilia tests evaluated, only one patient was positive for an underlying Prothrombin gene (G20210A) heterozygosity, another patient was positive for Anti-beta2 glycoprotein antibody and one patient with high serum homocystine.

Our study demonstrated that thrombophilia is not prevalent in omani patients diagnosed with RVO in the armed forces hospital. Furthermore, 27.3% and 45.5% of those patients were suffering from diabetes and hypertension, respectively which are known risk factors for RVO.
Evaluation of retinal nerve fibre layer thickness by optical coherence tomography in emmetropic and myopic patients
Authors: Mehrotra Gopesh , Tripathi Vanchha , Chander Ashish , Ansari Munavvar
Published: December 2020

In myopic eyes, the elongation of the globe leads to mechanical stretching and thinning of the retina. Therefore, it is conceivable that the extent of the elongation would be related to the degree of retinal thinning, although it is yet to be ascertained whether the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness is decreased at the histologic level.

To evaluate RNFL by OCT in Emmetropic and Myopic patients and evaluate the relationship between RNFL thickness and the grade of myopia and Axial Length.

The present study was carried out at the department of ophthalmology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College & Research Centre, Moradabad. Peripapillary RNFL thickness of all subjects were tabulated for group 1 (emmetropics) and Group 2 comparing them to grades of myopia, axial length, age, refractive status and cup disc ratio.

The mean right and left side axial length was significantly more among myopic subjects compared to emmetropic subjects. The mean RNFL superior, Inferior, Temporal and Nasal was significantly more among emmetropic compared to low myopia which was significantly more than moderate myopia which was significantly more than high myopia thereby showing a decrease in the RNFL thickness with grades of myopia.

We observed that with increasing grades of myopia the RNFL thickness decreased. On comparing emmetropes and myopes on the basis of axial length, we observed that with increasing axial length in various degrees of myopia, the average RNFL thickness also decreased in various quadrants.
Study of dry eye in diabetes mellitus type II and it’s association with diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Reddy O Revana , Asritha B , Sushma K
Published: December 2020

Dry eye disease and diabetic retinopathy are complications in diabetes mellitus. However association between diabetes mellitus type II and dry eye disease are still unclear. Objectives of this study objective is was to analyse association between dry eye disease and diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A prospective study on seventy patients of diabetis mellitus type II/patients undergone indirect ophthalmoscopy and retinal photography, and the dry eye syndrome analysis using tear break up time and Schirmer tests. Diabetic retinopathy was graded.

: In this study, there was no association identified among the age, sex & duration of diabetes mellitus type II disease and diabetic retinopathy. 52.8% (n=37) patients were observed to be suffering from dry eye syndrome and it was common in older and female patients. Diabetic retniopathy observed in 67.1%(n=47) patients. Upon classification, 34.2% (n=24) belongs to non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 27.1% (n=19)belong to severe NPDR and 5.7% (n=4) belongs to proliferative DR. TBUP was observed as ≤10 seconds. Moderate NPDR was significantly high in diabetes mellitus type II patients with dry eye disease. Statistically significant association observed between diabetic retinopathy and dry eye disease.

The dry eye disease prevalence observed as 52.8% patients. Statistically significant association observed between severity of dry eye disease with duration of diabetes mellitus disease and the degree of diabetic retinopathy. There was significant association identified between diabetic retinopathy and dry eye disease.
Exploration on Innovation and Reform of Experimental Teaching of Materials Science and Engineering in Colleges and Universities
Authors: Zhang De
Published: December 2020

Materials science is one of the majors in many undergraduate colleges. With the continuous development of education, experimental teaching, as an important part of college education, plays an important role in the major of materials science and engineering. This article focuses on the experimental courses of materials science and engineering and explores the shortcomings in experimental teaching, and innovates the teaching mode with the goal of cultivating students with both innovation and application in the new era.
Características de personalidade e transtornos alimentares: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Matos Telma Sara , Lima Raissa Da Silva
Published: December 2020

A anorexia e a bulimia são consideradas alguns dos principais transtornos alimentares. Fatores familiares, sociais e do funcionamento da personalidade são determinantes na composição desses transtornos. O perfil psicológico de pacientes com anorexia e bulimia, possui características peculiares como: baixa autoestima, sentimento de desesperança, desenvolvimento insatisfatório da identidade, perfeccionismo. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar e compreender o que vem sendo publicado, entre 2008 a 2018, sobre o perfil psicológico de pacientes diagnosticados com anorexia e bulimia. Para análise dos dados, o estudo pautou-se na análise fundamentada comparativa teórica, em que elencou as categorias emergentes. A partir do levantamento bibliográfico encontraram-se doze referências, sendo onze artigos científicos e uma tese de doutorado. Diante dos dados encontrados neste estudo constataram-se algumas características que compõe a personalidade de pessoas anoréxicas e bulimias, como a baixa autoestima, perfeccionismo, entre outros. Porém não se pode determinar a existência de uma personalidade típica ou perfil psicológico característico.
Acme-modeling in the Teaching Profession: Models of Productivity and Professionalism
Authors:   All-Russian Science Institute of Irrigation Systems and Agricultural Water Supply «Raduga», Pautova Lyudmila E. , Zharinova Evgenia N. ,   Smolny Institute of RAE
Published: December 2020

The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that in the context of transformation of the education system, it is especially important for the teacher to know and understand the process of modeling educational activities with an acme-focus on the final result in the student. This presupposes that the teacher has developed professional competencies and competencies in the field of educational systems modeling and personal and professional acme-development of the student. The purpose of the study is to analyse the concept and process of acme-modeling in the teacher’s professional activity and determine its main elements as a method of developing the teacher’s productive competencies in the professional activity. The hypothesis of the study is that knowledge and implementation of the acme-modeling technology in the teacher’s professional activity contributes to the development of his/her highly productive professional competencies and the achievement of results among students as the main indicator of his/her high level of professionalism. We used the following methods: theoretical, logical, scientific and practical analysis; systematization and interpretation of research results. In accordance with the laws of the acmeological theory of fundamental education, the theory of functional systems and the acme-synergetic and socio-synergetic concept of the development of social systems, we made an attempt to identify different types of models of productive professional competencies of a teacher and to identify their characteristics, taking into account a single quality criterion for education in the system of professional education at different levels. Based on the results of the study we 1) theoretically substantiated and determined the features of acmemodeling as a method of developing teacher productivity in professional and educational activities, 2) identified and gave characteristics of invariant idealized models in the activities of a teacher, 3) clarified functional elements of the educational system activity and highlighted the interrelated structural elements for all invariant idealized models of productivity.
Analysis of Relationship between Commitment to Civic Engagement and Socio-Psychological Characteristics of Students
Authors:   Saratov State University, Nevsky Egor V.
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the study presented in the article is to identify the relationship between commitment to civic engagement and socio-psychological characteristics of the individual. The study was carried out on a sample of young students (N = 110) aged 17 to 29 years (M = 23, SD = 3.98), 29% of men and 71% of women. The following methodological tools were used: a questionnaire aimed at fixing the socio-demographic characteristics of respondents; a questionnaire, including a scale of self-assessment of social activity and forms of its manifestation (R. M. Shamionov, I. V. Arendachuk, E. E. Bocharova, etc.); questions aimed at self-assessment of trust in the government institution in the possibility of realizing one’s own rights and freedoms; “Personal value questionnaire” by S. Schwartz (PVQ-R2) to study the expression of individual values. Presumably, there is a relationship between the severity of civil society and socio-political forms of activity, trust in institutional sources and values of openness to change. We discovered that the most preferred forms of social activity of young people are leisure, Internet network, spiritual and educational development. Young people are more likely to express confidence in their relatives or friends, and various Internet sources when exercising their rights and freedoms. We demonstrated that participation of young people in activities aimed at transforming society and expressing their own and collective civic position on issues of public life expands the possibilities of achieving personal professional, career and economic goals, as well as the realization of their cultural, national, religious interests, subject to the manifestation of trust in various governing institutions that implement the functions of ensuring the rights and freedoms of a person. Realization of civic activity is associated with desire for novelty and changes in society, on the one hand, the desire for change leads to generation of civic activity associated with transformation of society on the other hand. The value of “stimulation” is a predictor of civic activity. The study of this problem can be applied in work with young people in public municipal organizations, schools, institutes.
Personal Reflection Development as Means of Forming Culture of Scientific Text Perception by Humanitarians
Authors:   Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Professor, Head of Social work and Pedagogics Department, Humanities Faculty, Khmelnitsky National University, Khmelnitsky, Ukraine, ROMANOVSKA Liudmila , KRAVCHYNA Tetiana ,   Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Foreign languages, International relations Faculty, Khmelnytsky National University, Khmelnytsky, Ukraine, KOROLOVA Nataliia ,   Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Disaster Medicine and Military Medicine, First Medical Faculty, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsa, Ukraine, OLIYNYK Kateryna ,   Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Social work and Pedagogics Department, Humanities Faculty, Khmelnitsky National University, Khmelnitsky, Ukraine, NAGACHEVSKA Olena ,   Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Dean of Linguistics and Psychology Institute, Kyiv International University, Ukraineorcid.org/ 0000-0002-5200-8085
Published: December 2020

The paper presents the structure, contents, principles of the organization of the forming experiment on personal reflection development, the results, the interpretation and conclusions of the research. The program of development of creative abilities during the process of understanding the scientific text is described and tested, and it testifies about the significance of creative interpretation for the success of educational and professional activity of students of Humanities of higher educational institutions. The purpose of the paper is to prove that the process of creative interpretation promotes text understanding, determines the formation of adaptive strategies of behavior and reduces the probability of occurrence of stereotyped and maladaptation strategies. The forming activities include training for developing creative abilities, in which group discussion, psychotechnical and psychotherapeutic exercises, elements of psychoanalysis (psychoanalysis, symbol-drama) are used. The paper explores and discusses a concept of personal reflection, which has been used as a means of forming culture of perception of the scientific text during 2019-2020 among the students of the Humanities Faculty at Khmelnytsky National University, Ukraine. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the guided questions for the development of personal reflection as a means of forming culture of perception of the scientific text by humanitarians. Besides, the paper lists and explores benefits and drawbacks of interpretation levels (scientific, emotional-sensitive, creative) and their relations due to the components of intellect, strategies of interpreted behavior, success of educational and professional activity and creativity.
Psychological Analysis of Occupational Conditions in Extreme Environments and the Structure of Non-Standard Situations
Authors:   Vinnytsia Мykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University, Ukraine, KHURTENKO Oksana , BEREZIAK Kseniia ,   Lviv State University of Life Safety, Ukraine, KHAVULA Roman ,   Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Ukraine, VDOVICHENKO Oksana ,   The State institution "South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky", Ukraine, ONISHCHENKO Nataliia ,   National University of Civil Defence of Ukraine, Ukraine, LIEBIEDIEVA Svitlana ,   National University of Civil Defence of Ukraine, Ukraine
Published: December 2020

Professional coaching career is associated with a wide range of issues and problems which need to be solved and are directly or indirectly determined by creative activity. Therefore, an appropriate training process of students, in particular prospective coaches, is an essential scientific and practical problem. The article presents a thorough psychological analysis of the structure of decision-making in extreme situations and identifies different types of non-standard situations in a coaching job. Also, it clarifies such concepts as “situation”, “non-standard situation” and “extreme situation” in the activity of the individual. It describes different types of non-standard situations which can be manifested in professional coaching and their impact on the human psyche. It analyzes extreme conditions in the activities of athletes and coaches and the role of various mental functions and personality traits in problem-solving. Importantly, the article emphasizes the role of the coach’s reflection and self-regulation in solving non-standard tasks under non-standard conditions. It indicates that two theoretical views on the nature of the human psyche and thinking correspond to two approaches to studying this particular problem. According to the first one, that is an adaptive approach, creative thinking as a form of behaviour is the result of learning, and only some individuals have creative ability. To teach creativity, however, one needs to include the elements of creative behaviour (problem-solving) and heuristics in the educational material. Another approach assumes that thinking is a productive process emerging as a result of a certain problematic situation. Prerequisites for the creative process are cognitive abilities and research activities of the individual.
Supply-Side Reform and Exploration for Fresh Agricultural Products Under the "Internet +"Strategy
Authors: Liu Lingxiao
Published: December 2020

Agriculture is the largest industry in China and a pillar industry in the development of the national economy. It turns the world upside down in the ear of “Internet ”. The development of traditional agriculture has changed dramatically in the era of "Internet plus". Fresh agricultural products are a new concept and new format of the agricultural economy at present, which is of great significance for improving the income of agricultural products. This paper focuses on the supply-side reform of fresh agricultural products under the "Internet plus" strategy.
Teaching Practice of Virtual Simulation Experiment of "Civil Engineering Construction" Course
Authors: Zhang Tao
Published: December 2020

The advancement of science and technology enables teachers to strive to break through the time and space boundaries of classroom teaching activities through the use of scientific and technological means when teaching, and provide students with a better learning environment. This article discusses the specific ways of using virtual simulation technology for teaching in civil engineering construction teaching in colleges and universities. It is hoped that in the process of building a real learning atmosphere for students, their learning ability, knowledge reserve, practical skills and professional literacy will be effectively improved , And gradually developed into high-quality engineering talents that society needs.
Research and Practice on the Construction of Bilingual Teaching Mode of Automobile Major in Higher Vocational Education
Authors: Zhao Yan , Wu Xiaowei , Shi Suyun
Published: December 2020

The implementation of bilingual teaching in automotive majors in higher vocational colleges is not only to meet the needs of the development trend of the automotive industry, but also to meet the needs of vocational students to enter professional positions after graduation. However, in the specific teaching process, all vocational colleges are faced with this is due to the lack of bilingual teachers in automotive majors, poor English foundation for vocational automotive students, poor English learning ability, and lack of bilingual teaching materials for automotive majors. How to construct a reasonable bilingual teaching model has become an important topic for automotive teachers in higher vocational colleges. This article selects foreign original textbooks and self-compiled bilingual teaching textbooks, increases online and offline training, improves professional teachers, and tries various bilingualism The teaching mode explores the path of bilingual teaching practice in the automotive major of higher vocational colleges, and aims to promote the training process of international talents in the automotive major of higher vocational education.
Exploration and Practice of Mixed Teaching Reformon Fluid Mechanics
Authors: Li Junfeng , Jin Jin , Li Dongsheng
Published: December 2020

Fluid Mechanics is a course with very close relationship between theory and practice. Only relying on the traditional teaching mode cannot meet the teaching requirements. The mixed experimental teaching is an innovative mode that combines online and offline teaching modes, which is conducive to the improvement of teaching effect. In this paper, the author analyzes the application path of the mixed teaching mode from the application of the traditional teaching mode in the course of fluid mechanics, in order to improve the quality of training innovative talents.
Research on the Characteristics and Improvement of Party Building in Higher Education Institutions in the New Period
Authors: Wang Hao
Published: December 2020

With the in-depth reform of the higher education system, the teaching management of universities must keep pace with the times and carry out innovative reforms. Party-building is a very systematic and powerful part of the teaching management of colleges and universities. In the new era, there are still many problems in the party building of colleges and universities that need to be resolved. This article focuses on the characteristics of party building in colleges and universities and related issues for improvement.
Research on Cultivation Ways of New-Type Professional Farmers under the Background of Rural Revitalization Strategy
Authors: Chen Shijie
Published: December 2020

Due to the focus on solving the issues concerning agriculture, rural areas and peasantry, the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed a rural revitalization strategy. In this era, new-type professional farmers came into being. They helped the development of agriculture and accelerated the process of rural revitalization. However, there are still some obvious problems which urgently need to take corresponding improvement measures in the cultivation and development of new-type professional farmers. To solve these problems, it is required to set a premium on basic education in rural areas and promote advanced technology; cultivate correct professional values and improve the social status of farmers; adhere to the training model that combines theory with practice and enrich teaching methods; pay attention to the targeted training of talents at different levels and form reasonable teaching structures; coordinate agricultural development planning and develop regional characteristic agriculture.
A Brief Analysis on the Application and Influence of Financial Derivatives in Chinese Enterprises
Authors: Yuan Shuoji
Published: December 2020

This article is aimed to study the influence and the role of enterprise development of financial derivatives in China. At the same time, combining with the characteristics of Chinese enterprises, the article analyzed the present situation of the development of domestic financial derivatives market in China and the existing defects; the conclusion summarizes the enterprise using the measures and methods of the financial derivatives, right use of financial derivatives for China’s enterprise to provide the corresponding measures. Finally, the analysis shows that the correct use of financial derivatives can play a great role in the development and management of enterprises.
Study on Logistics Cost of Timber Transportation—A Case Study of Jingnan Town, Xingyi City
Authors: Yan Weiqi
Published: December 2020

Transportation logistics of wood is one of the important links of wood processing industry, and its high efficiency and low cost directly affect the survival of enterprises. Timber transportation and inventory are the two most important parts of its logistics cost. Based on the field investigation of Jingnan Town Processing Park and the analysis of its geographical location and existing industrial scale, this paper puts forward three constructive suggestions: use the combination of multimodal transportation and land and water transportation to reduce transportation costs, integrate transportation resources through third-party logistics outsourcing, and use material demand planning to optimize inventory.