bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acid Violence in Pakistan: A Study on Women Victims of Acid Attacks in Karachi
Authors: S. Ismail  , Guriro Subhash , Lakho Muhammad Kamil
Published: May 2021

Acid violence is a horrible act of gender violence in orthodox societies. A study was conducted to know the reasons for the acid violence against women in Pakistani society. For this purpose, female acid attack survivors were recruited from Karachi city of Sindh province in Pakistan. We found personal conflicts and rejection of marriage proposals as major reasons for acid attacks on women. The majority of the victims are being humiliated due to disfiguring of body parts and forced to live in isolation. This study recommends strong legal framework preparation by government authorities to curb such incidents and rehabilitate acid victims.
Dynamics and Complexities of Work Based Education in the Context of Technical, Vocational and Training Colleges
Authors: Olaniran Sunday Olawale
Published: May 2021

Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in South Africa has undergone major institutional, structural and curricular changes over the last twenty-seven years. At the centre of these changes lie skills mismatch and poor quality of graduates who have gone through Work Based Education (WBE) experience. This study was conducted on two campuses of one of the public TVET colleges in northern KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. This mixed-method study used purposive sampling to identify the sample size of 21 participants, which comprised campus managers, senior lecturers and WBE champions. The findings revealed that the college management is failing to give necessary support to the implementers on the ground to carry out the WBE programme. Findings also revealed that the college management seems not to fully comprehend their role in enforcing compliance with the regulation guiding the WBE implementation. The need to strengthen ties with existing host employers and to recruit new host employers to address a serious shortage in graduate placement is evident. The study recommends that a clear vision for the implementation of WBE be prioritised and communicated to all stakeholders for effective implementation of the programme.
Expansion of Higher Education in South Africa: Problems and Possibilities
Authors: Mlambo Victor H
Published: May 2021

The objective of this paper is to examine the expansion of higher education in South Africa, problems associated with it and how it will inform future trends in higher education in the country. To accomplish the objectives of this paper, a qualitative research approach was adopted which allowed for the review of literature that spoke to the title. It was observed that South Africa has been struggling to respond effectively to the expansion of higher education. The expansion of higher education has no doubt affected the quality of education offered, more so, courses offered by higher education institutions seem not to align with market demands, thus increasing the unemployment of graduates. This paper concluded that while greater participation in higher education is welcomed, the country ought to invest in higher education development by constructing new universities and colleges, ensuring more favourable student to staff ratio, and increasing the involvement of the private sector to mitigate the effects of the expansion.
The rise of South Kurdistan to Iran after 1974 and its impact on the Iranian culture
Authors:   Sociology Department, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Mohammed Murad Hakeem
Published: May 2021

Followed the war of 1974 between Kurdish rebellions and Iraqi government, a new wave of Iraqi Kurdish asylums to the Iran came into existence and continued to 1988. In the result, hundred of thousand of Kurdish people fleed to Iran. Meanwhile, the return of all of those people after the 1991 revolution took even a longer time to materialize, since the return process started in 1991 and ended just few years ago. The main question of the research is to know that to what extend Kurdish people have been under the influence of Persian culture? Bearing in mind that the influence was obvious, we want to know which cultural element had much more influence compare to the others? Furthermore, it is a qualitative research with focus on ethnographic strategy. We used semi-organized interview and observation for collecting data. In the result, we realized that there exists a high amount of cultural influence on Kurdish people, as well as, the fact that the influence is differ from a person to another. The outcome of living in a different culture and being influenced by that culture, derived them to have their own microculture by now. Key words: culture, asylum,
Public Perceptions Associated with Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation in Kurdistan Region (KRG): Sulaymaniyah as a Case Study
Authors:   Department of Social sciences, College of Basic Education, University of Sulaymaniyah., Hassan Nabard Jabar
Published: May 2021

The aim of this study was to highlight the challenges facing climate change adaptation from the householders’ perceptions in the Sulaymaniyah city. For this purpose, a descriptive analysis method was used with quantitative and qualitative data. Using the SPSS program, several statistical tests were used such as Percentage, the Person-Correlation Coefficient-Partial and Bivariate, T-test Two Sample Equal Variance. The sample of the study consisted of (675) citizens of all components (age, gender, level of education, occupation) who were randomly selected, of which (10) were interviewed. As a result, the study found that participants have faced some barriers such as lack of knowledge about adaptation measures, lack of responsibility for the implementation of the adaptation strategies, and lack of behavioral adaption. In addition, the study identified the most important barriers that limit the willingness of citizens to participate in adaption strategies such as costs, lack of guidance and policies by the local and central government, unbelievable in climate change. Finally, the researcher proposes to conduct more scientific research on climate change adaptation and its barriers in order to prevent the Kurdistan region and its population from the adverse impacts of climate change. Key Words: Adaptation, Climate Change, Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation, Public Perceptions
Geographical analysis of cottage industries in the Kurdistan region of Iraq
Authors:   Geography Department, College of Arts, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Muhammed Salwa Tofiq
Published: May 2021

Handicrafts as one of the most important elements of cultural heritage are receiving wide attention.efforts to develop them at the national, regional and international levels are increasing in order to emphasize the economic, social and cultural importance they occupy as part of national identity. some countries are focusing on the development of crafts and handicrafts, as their products have a role in attracting tourists, achieving social well-being and enhancing domestic output through the creation of income-guaranteed jobs and the active operation of capital, in addition to their pivotal role in human building. Because of the importance of handicraft industry, the subject of this study(geographical analysis of cottage industries in the Kurdistan region of Iraq)came to reveal the reality of cottage industries in the Kurdistan region, and because of the geographical and historical status of the study area, the research contained the concept of industrial crafts, their importance in the regional environment, and their types, some proposals and solutions were presented in order to promote these crafts and overcome the problems The study found that the geographical factors in the Kurdistan region, especially the spread of the population in different ways, and the subsequent different historical spatial conditions, in turn led to the diversity of crafts and handicrafts, and in the end the study came to a number of conclusions and recommendations that try to develop the pros and reduce the negatives.
Women, Nature, and Culture: Patriarchy and Phalloecntrism in Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake and The Year of the Flood
Authors:   Faculty of Arts, Soran University, Seudin Moreen Gorgees , Hussein Dizayi Saman Abdulqadir ,   Erbil Polytechnic University
Published: May 2021

This paper tackles patriarchy and phallocentrism's concepts by shedding light on women, culture, and nature. Margaret Atwood's novels Oryx and Crake and The Year of the Flood are examined in terms of the concepts mentioned above. Atwood's novels and literary works can be examined in light of the concepts of patriarchy and phallocentrism based on environmental ethics. Through the study of these two novels, this paper attempts to elicit the signs regarding the cultural-ecological discourses and women's conditions as they are trapped in a male-centered society. Besides, it stresses nature's conditions whereby natural objects are undermined and are in the same miserable conditions as women. Then, applying these two concepts in the novels, Oryx and Crake and The Year of the Flood are thoroughly explored along with the male/female and culture/nature dualisms question. Keywords: Ecofeminism, Margaret Atwood, Patriarchy, Phallocentrism
The Attitudes of Medical Students of English Language Teaching
Authors:   Hawler Medical University, Othman Murad Sherzad , Sadq Kochar Azad ,   Paytaxt Institute
Published: May 2021

This study investigated the medical students' perceptions of English language teaching at Hawler Medical University. It included 382 students, 141 males, and 241 females. A questionnaire was used to obtain information. The data were analyzed through SPSS V. 25. The findings displayed the extreme importance of English to medical students. They needed all the language skills to be taught, and listening was the most significant skill. Furthermore, it demonstrated the most appropriate English course to be general and specific English. Concerning English difficulties, findings noticed a statistically significant difference between the participants' ages and reading skills and no significant difference between the ages and other difficulties.
Aqueous extract of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.) plant impairs erythrocyte deformability in sickle cell patients
Authors: Arihan Okan , Nader Elie , Oto Gokhan , Kocak Yilmaz , Fort Romain , Connes Philippe
Published: May 2021

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic disorder characterized by chronic hemolysis and the presence of erythrocytes with low deformability, which may trigger vaso-occlusive crises. We tested the in-vitro effects of aqueous extract of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.) on erythrocyte deformability of SCA patients. Blood samples from 6 apparently healthy volunteers and 5 SCA patients were collected into heparin coated tubes. Both apparently healthy and SCA patient blood samples were incubated with 80μg/mL chives plant aqueous extract at 37°C for 60 min and erythrocyte deformability was measured by ektacytometry (3 Pa and 30 Pa; 37°C). Results of incubation of apparently healthy blood samples with plant extract showed that incubation did not alter erythrocyte deformability significantly. However, for SCA blood samples, erythrocyte deformability decreased significantly with plant extract exposure at 3 Pa (p < 0.043) and 30 Pa (p < 0.043). In conclusion, although ex-vivo incubation with plant extract does not fully model gastrointestinal processing of onions, the decrease in SCA erythrocyte deformability following incubation with aqueous chives should stimulate further studies to test the in-vivo effects of this diet in sickle cell mice.
Pilot assessment of the effect of negative pressure wound therapy on microperfusion of chronic and acute wounds
Authors: Rother Ulrich , Theune Mona , Lang Werner , Meyer Alexander
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been established over years for treatment of chronic and complex wounds. OBJECTIVE: Aim of this study was to investigate the effect NPWT on the microperfusion. METHODS: Prospective single centre analysis of patients treated with NPWT due to acute (ACUTE) wounds after fasciotomy or patients with chronic wounds (CHRONIC) due to a chronic limb threatening ischemia was performed. NPWT was conducted through a three days sequence with a negative pressure of –120 mmHg. Before after and during the entire period of therapy the microperfusion was assessed (O2C™, LEA Medizintechnik). RESULTS: Comparison of the perfusion values of 28 patients (CHRONIC/ACUTE 5/23, women/men 8/20) before and after the NPWT sequence showed a non-significant improvement in the CHRONIC group (supine position: p = 0.144, elevated position p = 0.068) and a significant decrease in the ACUTE group (supine position p = 0.012, elevated position p = 0.034). This effect could also been demonstrated during the NPWT over time (CHRONIC: supine position: p = 0.320, elevated position: p = 0.053, ACUTE: supine position: p = 0.021, elevated position: p = 0.012). CONCLUSION: Microperfusion measurements showed alterations and differences in wound bed perfusion of acute and chronic wounds; acute wounds tended to a decrease of blood flow, whereas this effect was not seen in chronic wounds in peripheral artery disease.
Transformation of management culture in the context of supply chain digitalization
Authors: Kolmykova Marina , Troyanskaya Marija , Aralbaeva Galiya , Seliverstova Nadezhda , Chetverikova Nadezhda
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND:

Digitalization has transformed the modes of work, communication and collaboration in the workplace, which is a challenge for all organizations, requiring the adaptation of structures, strategies, leadership and management culture. In the study, it is proposed to consider management culture as a potential factor that determines the competitive management of the network structure of supply chains. Despite numerous studies dedicated to supply chains digitalization, there’s lack of researches dedicated to deep investigation of management culture transformation in context of the digitalization of supply chains requires.

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of the study is to identify the determinants contributing to the transformation of management culture in context of supply chain digitalization.

METHODS:

The study is conceptual research that links management culture and the supply chain. Based on the evolutionary dynamism of the theory and practice of management culture, two aspects of culture have been identified: national psychology (subjective beliefs) and company potential (values and behaviour of personnel).

RESULTS:

It is assumed that the most effective culture in context of supply chain digitalization is digital culture as it is focused on the external environment. It has been found that the key determinants of the change are the values and behaviour of the personnel, and as a result, they create an effective approach to the management culture transformation.

CONCLUSIONS:

The results of the study allow managers to assess the established organizational culture that facilitates or hinders the activities of the business in order to successfully implement and achieve the goals set. The results of this study can be applied by top managers of companies facing digitalization of supply chains in developing HR and managerial policies and programs.
Detecting overlapping communities using ensemble-based distributed neighbourhood threshold method in social networks
Authors: Jaiswal Rajesh , Ramanna Sheela
Published: May 2021

In this paper, we have proposed a novel overlapping community detection algorithm based on an ensemble approach with a distributed neighbourhood threshold method (EnDNTM). EnDNTM uses pre-partitioned disjoint communities generated by the ensemble mechanism and then analyzes the neighbourhood distribution of boundary nodes in disjoint communities to detect overlapping communities. It is a form of seed-based global method since boundary nodes are considered as seeds and become the starting point for detecting overlapping communities. A threshold value for each boundary node is used as the minimum influence by the neighbours of a node in order to determine its belongingness to any community. The effectiveness of the EnDNTM algorithm has been demonstrated by testing with five synthetic benchmark datasets and fifteen real-world datasets. The performance of the EnDNTM algorithm was compared with seven overlapping community detection algorithms. The F1-score, normalized mutual information ONMI and extended modularity Qo⁢v metrics were used to measure the quality of the detected communities. EnDNTM outperforms comparable algorithms on 4 out of 5 synthetic benchmarks datasets, 11 out of 15 real world datasets and gives comparable results with the remaining datasets. Experiments on various synthetic and real world datasets reveal that for a majority of datasets, the proposed ensemble-based distributed neighbourhood threshold method is able to select the best disjoint clusters produced by a disjoint method from a collection of methods for detecting overlapping communities.
Associations Between Amyloid and Tau Pathology, and Connectome Alterations, in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: King-Robson Josh ,   for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Wilson Heather , Politis Marios
Published: May 2021

Background: The roles of amyloid-β and tau in the degenerative process of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remain uncertain. [18F]AV-45 and [18F]AV-1451 PET quantify amyloid-β and tau pathology, respectively, while diffusion tractography enables detection of their microstructural consequences. Objective: Examine the impact of amyloid-β and tau pathology on the structural connectome and cognition, in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and AD. Methods: Combined [18F]AV-45 and [18F]AV-1451 PET, diffusion tractography, and cognitive assessment in 28 controls, 32 MCI, and 26 AD patients. Results: Hippocampal connectivity was reduced to the thalami, right lateral orbitofrontal, and right amygdala in MCI; alongside the insula, posterior cingulate, right entorhinal, and numerous cortical regions in AD (all p < 0.05). Hippocampal strength inversely correlated with [18F]AV-1451 SUVr in MCI (r = –0.55, p = 0.049) and AD (r = –0.57, p = 0.046), while reductions in hippocampal connectivity to ipsilateral brain regions correlated with increased [18F]AV-45 SUVr in those same regions in MCI (r = –0.33, p = 0.003) and AD (r = –0.31, p = 0.006). Cognitive scores correlated with connectivity of the right temporal pole in MCI (r = –0.60, p = 0.035) and left hippocampus in AD (r = 0.69, p = 0.024). Clinical Dementia Rating Scale scores correlated with [18F]AV-1451 SUVr in multiple areas reflecting Braak stages I-IV, including the right (r = 0.65, p = 0.004) entorhinal cortex in MCI; and Braak stages III-VI, including the right (r = 0.062, p = 0.009) parahippocampal gyrus in AD. Conclusion: Reductions in hippocampal connectivity predominate in the AD connectome, correlating with hippocampal tau in MCI and AD, and with amyloid-β in the target regions of those connections. Cognitive scores correlate with microstructural changes and reflect the accumulation of tau pathology.
Transportation routes evaluation: A delphi and CFPR approach
Authors: Shen Lixin , Yu Shengnan , Shi Xiaowen , Doan Thi Phuong Thao , Yang Zaili , Xu Bin
Published: May 2021

In 2020, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) initiated by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was officially signed; the RCEP is the largest free trade agreement in the world. As both Vietnam and China are important member countries of this agreement, the close trade cooperation that exists between Vietnam and China has important economic and political implications, and its development has been further improved by the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The vast majority of this trade is done through intermodal container transport, so efficient multimodal container transport has become necessary to enable cross-border trade. With the rapid development of China’s transportation infrastructure, Chongqing has become an emerging logistics hub in inland China. Hai Phong is the largest port city in Vietnam, and it has extensive multimodal transport infrastructure. In this paper, we scientifically evaluate the competing routes for the multimodal container transport supporting China-Vietnam trade, analyse eight transport routes from Chongqing to Hai Phong, and evaluate these routes with the Delphi and CFPR methods. This study can inform Chinese and Vietnamese trade enterprises in terms of selecting their preferred multimodal transport route strategies and the governmental authorities of both countries in making management decisions.
The model of organization and management of intellectual property activities in Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City and the universities members - current situation and solutions
Authors: Ngô Tín Minh
Published: May 2021

Currently, intellectual property in general and the organization and management of intellectual property activities (Intellectual asset governance) in particular are being paid special attention by most economic organizations because of their enormous contributions to the asset value of the organization. In recent years, along with the general development trend of the whole country and industries, universities, the origin of creativity, the beginning of most intellectual asset have gradually recognized the value of the contribution of IP to sustainable development, the universities have initially built and operated their Intellectual asset governance models in order to find the appropriate model as Intellectual asset governance is only effective when we have the most suitable model of governance. Given the rising trend, VietNam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) and its member universities soon tested and operated their models. After nearly 10 years of operation, no official summary report on the efficiency obtained from each model is conducted. With observable data, however, the author found that each model has its advantages and certain limitations. In this article, the author analyzes the Intellectual asset governance models in VNU-HCM and its member universities, followed by the proposal of a suitable model for corporate governance for each subject.
Completion the provisions of Vietnamese law on divorce involving foreign elements
Authors: Ngo Thao Minh Phuong
Published: May 2021

Globalization is a connection to bring countries closer together, not only in the development of labor and international trade but also in marriage and family relations involving foreign elements. In these legal relations, a divorce involving foreign elements is an important matter which the lawmakers always pay close attention to. Currently, the provisions of Vietnamese Private International Law governing divorce involving foreign elements are relatively sufficient, which can deal with most of the legal issues arising from practice, protecting Vietnamese citizens' interest, especially women. However, the terms of the National Court's jurisdiction over a divorce case involving foreign elements and the determination of the applicable law have been confusing that need to be resolved and clarified. From the experience in Private International Law of the other countries, in particular EU Regulations and Belgian Private International Law on divorce with foreign elements, this article will point out some basic shortcomings, simultaneously proposing corresponding solutions appropriate for Vietnamese law, the economic, political, and social background of our country.
PRAKIRAAN HARGA MEAT BONE MEAL (MBM) MENGGUNAKAN JARINGAN SYARAF TIRUAN BACKPROPAGATION
Authors: Ahmad Haris Hasanuddin Slamet  , Herry Purnomo Bambang , Wirawan Soedibyo Dedy
Published: May 2021

XYZ is a poultry feed producer in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. The problem in developing poultry feed at PT XYZ was the fluctuating price of poultry feed. Meat bone meal (MBM) or what is called meat flour is one of the raw materials for poultry feed that affects the final price of poultry feed products. The price of MBM was greatly influenced by the exchange rate of the rupiah against the dollar. Forecasting is one way that needs to be done in dealing with MBM price fluctuations. The aim of this study was to estimate the price of MBM using backpropagation neural networks (BNN). The data used in this study was the price of MBM in the period January 2016-October 2018. Based on the results of the study, the best BNN architecture for the estimated MBM price was12-10-1 (12 input nodes, 10 hidden nodes, and 1 output node). This architecture has reached the training target of 0.002 with a MAPE test value of 13.93%. Based on forecasts with the BNN the highest MBM price in May 2019 and the lowest MBM price in January 2019.
Bioaccumulation of Lead by Pepper Elder (Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth) in a Lead-Contaminated Hydroponic System
Authors:   College of Arts and Sciences, Isabela State University-Echague, 3309 Isabela, Philippines, Tablang Jessica O. , Temanel Florenda B. ,   College of Arts and Sciences, Isabela State University-Echague, 3309 Isabela, Philippines, Campos Ron Patrick C. ,   College of Arts and Sciences, Isabela State University-Echague, 3309 Isabela, Philippines, Ramos Helen C. ,   College of Arts and Sciences, Isabela State University-Echague, 3309 Isabela, Philippines
Published: May 2021

Lead (Pb) has become one of the most common heavy metal contaminants, demanding research on economical remediation approaches with minimal ecological impacts. Pepper elder (Peperomia pellucida) is a fast-growing plant that can be a candidate for bioaccumulation and phytoremediation. In this study, the lead bioaccumulation of P. pellucida was assessed by determining the growth response and absorptive capacity of the plant. Plants were grown in hydroponic solution spiked with 500 mg/L of Pb for 28 days. Growth response, absorptive capacity and tolerance of plants grown in contaminated nutrient solution were determined in comparison with control plants. After 28 days of exposure, lead phytotoxicity symptoms such as wilting, chlorosis and necrosis were observed on some plants. The control plants recorded 3.08 g total dry weight (DW) compared to the 1.35 g in Pb-contaminated plants. The tolerance index (TI) of P. pellucida was at 43.40%. The plants were able to absorb lead, with the concentration of lead in the roots (158.6 µg/g) being greater than the concentration of the metal in the shoots (43.2 µg/g). Meanwhile, bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) values were recorded at 0.40 and 0.27, respectively. BCF criterion indicates that the plant is not suitable for phytoextraction, but TF value shows that the plant can be a potential excluder. The findings of the study show that P. pellucida accumulated considerable amount of lead within its tissues, indicating that the plants may be further exploited for their capacity to absorb heavy metals by tweaking several factors that may affect its bioaccumulation ability.
Comparison of Rat Primary Midbrain Neurons Cultured in DMEM/F12 and Neurobasal Mediums
Authors:   Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Valian Neda , Heravi Mansooreh ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ahmadiani Abolhassan ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Dargahi Leila ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Midbrain dopaminergic neurons are involved in various brain functions, including motor behavior, reinforcement, motivation, learning, and cognition. Primary dopaminergic neurons and also several lines of these cells are extensively used in cell culture studies. Primary dopaminergic neurons prepared from rodents have been cultured in both DMEM/F12 and neurobasal mediums in several studies. However, there is no document reporting the comparison of these two mediums. So in this study, we evaluated the neurons and astroglial cells in primary midbrain neurons from rat embryos cultured in DMEM/F12 and neurobasal mediums. Methods: Primary mesencephalon cells were prepared from the E14.5 rat embryo. Then they were seeded in two different mediums ( Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12 [DMEM/F12] and neurobasal). On day 3 and day 5, half of the medium was replaced with a fresh medium. On day 7, β3-tubulin-, GFAP (Glial fibrillary acidic protein)- and Tyrosine Hydroxylase TH-positive cells were characterized as neurons, astrocytes, and dopaminergic neurons, respectively, using immunohistochemistry. Furthermore, the morphology of the cells in both mediums was observed under light microscopy on days 1, 3, and 5. Results: The cells cultured in both mediums were similar under light microscopy regarding the cell number, but in a neurobasal medium, the cells have aggregated and formed clustering structures. Although GFAP-immunoreactive cells were lower in neurobasal compared to DMEM/F12, the number of β3-tubulin- and TH-positive cells in both cultures was the same. Conclusion: This study’s findings demonstrated that primary midbrain cells from the E14.5 rat embryo could grow in both DMEM/F12 and neurobasal mediums. Therefore, considering the high price of a neurobasal medium, it can be replaced with DMEM/F12 for culturing primary dopaminergic neurons.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Interactome Profile Analysis: A Perspective From Molecular Mechanism
Authors:   Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Zamanian-Azodi Mona , Rezaei-Tavirani Mostafa ,   Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Rezaei Tavirani Majid ,   Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the complex neuropsychiatric conditions. This disorder disables individuals in many different aspects of their personal and social life. Interactome analysis may provide a better understanding of this disorder’s molecular origin and its underlying mechanisms. Methods: In this study, the OCD-associated genes were extracted from the literature. The criterion for gene selection was to choose genes with at least one significant report. Furthermore, by applying Cytoscape and its plugins, protein-protein interaction network, and gene ontology of the 31 candidate genes related to OCD from genetic association studies is examined. The cross-validation method was used for network centrality assessment. Results: A scale-free network, including 1940 nodes and 3269 edges for 31 genes, was constructed. According to the network centrality evaluation, ESR1, TNFα, DRD2, DRD4, HTR1B, HTR2A, and CDH2 showed the highest values and can be considered hub-bottlenecks elements. It is also confirmed by the number of 123 cross-validation tests that the frequency of these essential genes remains unaltered against the initial seed genes’ changes with the accuracy of 0.962. Besides, enrichment analysis identified four highlighted biological processes related to the 31 candidate genes. The top biological processes are determined as dopamine transport, learning, memory, and monoamine transport. Conclusion: Among 31 initial genes, 7 were introduced as crucial elements for onset and development in OCD and can be suggested for further investigations. Furthermore, the complex molecular origin of OCD requires high-throughput screening for diagnosis and treatment goals. The findings are a possible valuable source to establish molecular-based diagnostic tools for OCD.
The pedagogical concept «Jena-plan» of P. Petersen
Authors:   Vyatka State University, Pomelov Vladimir B.
Published: May 2021

At present, the educational concept «Jena-plan» of a German scholar Peter Petersen (1884-1952) has become widespread in the educational systems of some European countries. It is a technology that aims to change the approach to the organization of education and upbringing of children radically. Two tasks are solved in the issue: to reveal the less known biographical data of P. Petersen, and to characterize the most important features of the pedagogical concept put forward by him. The purpose of the study is to determine its significance in the history of European education. The following methods were used: biographical and retrospective analysis, direct observation in some schools in Germany and the Chech Republic, that use «Jena-Plan» in their practice, as well as an axiological approach. Main results. The concept «Jena-plan» has become quite widespread due to its didactic effectiveness, humanistic orientation and compliance with the age and individual characteristics of children. The technology of using the concept of Peter Petersen on the example of one of the schools in Germany is revealed in the issue. The method of applying the concept in practice, – on the example of «trunk group» and «trunk table» («Stammgruppe» and «Stammtisch» in German), – is shown. The main conclusion of the research is that «Jena-plan» has the prospect of further development in the modern European school. This statement is confirmed by the regular holding of conferences of the movement of adherents of the «Jena Plan», a significant number of schools that fully or partially use the provisions of this concept. Some positive features of this concept can also be used in domestic education.
Video podcast technology for distant ESP teaching in team work
Authors:   Togliatti State University, Brega Olga N. , Kruglyakova Galina V. ,   Togliatti State University
Published: May 2021

Introduction. The current situation in the higher education system is characterized by a rethinking of the applied learning technologies and forms of interaction of its participants. The purpose of this study is the theoretical validation and empirical evaluation of the video podcast technology reliability in distance Learning, the central idea of which is the thematic video podcasts creation by students in team work with the teacher’s tuition in the LMS Moodle, H5P. Materials and methods. The study involved 100 students of Togliatti State University majoring 23.05.01 "Land transport technological complexes" (level of specialist). Main research methods: the method of theoretical analysis and modeling, experimental training, the method of mathematical statistics and graphical representation of data. Evaluation of the reliability and the effectiveness of the developed technology were carried out using the Wilcoxon T-test. Results of the study. This technology includes a set of psychological and pedagogical principles; a bank of interactive tasks and methodological recommendations for students to create a video podcast; technical equipment for feedback and online teacher-students interactive team work. Referring to the CEFR, we have developed the Scale of controlled skills: linguistic aspect (Range, Accuracy, Coherence), pragmatic aspect (Interaction, Technical skill, Timemanagmen skill), sociolinguistic aspect (Fluency, Mediation) mastered with the Video podcast technology in distance ESP teaching, and designated their descriptors. The semester experimental training showed: linguistic skills of students increased by 38 %; pragmatic skills by 58%, sociolinguistic skills by 42%. The application of the Wilcoxon T-test under the condition p < 0,05 and Texp < Tcr (in our case Texp= 2,5, Tcr = 3, i.e. Texp < Tcr) proves the obtained results reliability and indicates the technology effectiveness. Conclusion. The developed technology is applicable at any stage of ESP teaching and enhances the organization process of the students’ activities in a distance education.
O Perfil Da Liderança – Pesquisa Realizada Em Abatedouro Da Cidade De Paraíso Do Norte (PR)
Authors: Silva Evaldo Alves Da , Pêgas Jhonne Gonçalves Teixeira , Alves Sirlene Siqueira
Published: May 2021

O papel da liderança tem como finalidade influenciar e incentivar seus liderados dentro das organizações, o líder é visto como alguém que serve de exemplo e inspiração na vida dos indivíduos sob seu comando, desta forma estes indivíduos deixam de serem meros funcionários executando suas obrigações diárias para se tornarem colaboradores engajados em suas tarefas e que buscam fazer o melhor de si por terem como modelo o seu líder. Este trabalho objetiva identificar qual o perfil dos líderes baseado nos seis perfis de liderança já comentados por outros autores e que tipo de profissional existe atualmente dentro da organização na qual cooperou para este artigo. O artigo demonstra através da pesquisa quantitativa, qualitativa e estudo de caso é possível concluir que, os líderes efetivos na organização, agem e integram dentro dos critérios definidos pelos valores da instituição, independentemente do perfil de liderança do líder dentro da organização, entende-se que, o líder é o sujeito que vai auxiliar o liderado para que o mesmo possa desenvolver seus pontos fortes e fortalecer seus pontos fracos.
Estudo do dimensionamento de pavimentos através do método Medina, em trecho a ser duplicado na BR-116
Authors: Almeida Caíque Viana Sousa , Rodrigues Bruno de Oliveira , Lima Lívia Ramos
Published: May 2021

No que diz respeito ao estado atual dos pavimentos no Brasil, verifica-se uma baixa durabilidade e qualidade da malha rodoviária. Através dessa necessidade de corrigir esta situação, foi desenvolvido em 2018 o programa Medina, que é baseado no programa SISPAV desenvolvido por Franco em sua tese de doutorado publicada no ano de 2007. O Medina surge baseado no método de dimensionamento mecanístico empírico, que visa calcular a estrutura do pavimento com base na carga que será inserida sobre o mesmo. Assim, como se dimensiona estruturas na área da construção civil, o programa tem como sua principal característica, a possibilidade de fornecer previsões de desempenho referente aos danos no pavimento ao longo da sua vida útil. Com base nessas informações, este artigo, tem como objetivo dimensionar o pavimento flexível em trecho a ser duplicado na BR-116, utilizando as ferramentas disponibilizadas pelo programa Medina, alcançando resultados de previsões referentes as patologias de porcentagem de trincas por semestre e afundamento de trilho de roda no fim do período de utilização do pavimento.
Agroekološke i ekonomske pretpostavke za ekološki uzgoj konoplje za sjeme na području općine Križ
Authors: Juračak Josip , Martić Andreja
Published: May 2021

Sjeme konoplje je nutricionistički vrijedan proizvod koji se sve više koristi u prehrambenoj i industriji dodataka prehrani. Dobiva se od industrijske konoplje (Cannabis sativa L.), višestruko iskoristive biljke, koja se nakon nekoliko desetljeća ponovo uzgaja u Hrvatskoj zahvaljujući prilagodbi zakonskog okvira. Cilj ovog rada je bio ispitati
mogućnosti ekološke proizvodnje industrijske konoplje na području kontinentalne Hrvatske i to na primjeru Općine Križ. Usporedbom agroekoloških uvjeta na području općine i zahtjeva industrijske konoplje
prema tlu, klimi i vodi, ustanovljeno je da u tom pogledu prepreke za uzgoj ne postoje. Postojeća poljoprivredna gospodarstva se u najvećem broju bave ratarskom proizvodnjom što znači da posjeduju nužne resurse za obradu tla i njegu usjeva. Većina od 145 ispitanika koji su sudjelovali u on-line anketi je čula za proizvode od sjemena konoplje (65 %), i to najviše za ulje. Nadalje, ispitanici s područja Općine Križ
su u 54 % slučajeva izjavili kako im je ideja o ekološkoj proizvodnji industrijske konoplje za sjeme zanimljiva. Rezultati financijske analize
ukazuju na isplativost uzgoja konoplje za sjeme (Ekonomičnost=1,9). Za uvođenje industrijske konoplje u strukturu sjetve i širenje ove proizvodnje potrebno je raditi na promociji ove kulture među poljoprivrednicima i na potencijalnom tržištu. Zainteresiranim proizvođačima treba pružiti pomoć u organiziranju, nabavi potrebne opreme i inputa te usvajanju suvremene tehnologije ekološkog uzgoja industrijske konoplje. Pri tome je organizacijska i savjetodavna potpora
možda i važnija od financijske. Tu se kao jedno od rješenja nameće povezivanje s postojećim organizacijama, ustanovama i poduzećima koje se
bave industrijskom konopljom na području Hrvatske i Europske unije.
УПРАВЛІННЯ РОЗВИТКОМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА ЯК НЕОБХІДНА УМОВА ДОСЯГНЕННЯ ЦІЛЕЙ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ
Authors: Воронько-Невіднича Тетяна , Коваль Олександр , Колода Оксана
Published: May 2021

Стаття присвячена актуальним питанням визначення сучасних підходів до забезпечення сталого розвитку підприємства. З’ясовано сутність категорій «розвиток» та «розвиток підприємства». Досліджено характерні риси розвитку суб’єкта господарювання за сучасних умов. Розглянуто теорії розвитку організацій тощо. Визначено, що сьогодні українським підприємствам необхідно формувати систему управління підприємством на засадах сталого розвитку. Оскільки дане управління сприяє забезпеченню фінансової стабільності, конкурентоспроможності та результативному функціонуванню на ринках, а також дає змогу щодо організації виробництва, орієнтованого на скорочення шкідливих викидів в атмосферу, покращення умов роботи працівників та соціального рівня населення в цілому. Наголошено, що в Україні сформовано підґрунтя для забезпечення сталого розвитку відповідно до глобальних Цілей сталого розвитку.
OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN POST-COVID PERIOD FOR UKRAINE AND EASTERN EUROPE
Authors: Шейко Ірина , Стороженко Олександра
Published: May 2021

After a major downturn of the global economy in 2020 caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and despite renewed lockdowns in some parts of the world there are optimistic projections about global economy to rebound in 2021. The authors consider the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the economies of Eastern Europe and Ukraine. Purpose of the article is to analyze the latest tendencies of economic growth perspectives in Eastern Europe countries due to COVID-19 pandemic and define the main risks, challenges and strong positions of Ukraine in post-pandemic period. The relevance of this topic lies, first of all, in the importance of determining the prospects for economic development of countries in different scenarios of the pandemic. Based on an in-depth analysis of data from international and Ukrainian agencies and individual experts, forecast data on the future economic development during 2021-2022 of Ukraine and some Eastern Europe countries are summarized. Ukraine, comparing to many countries around the world, has a relatively smaller reduction of economic indexes in 2020, due to the transformational nature of our economy, weak participation in global value chains, a significant share of shadow business and income, underdeveloped tourism, a significant share of agriculture and a large share of large-scale production, which did not stop even during peak quarantine periods.. Attention was paid to the specific risks of a pandemic for the economic development at global level, in Europe and Central Asia region and in Ukraine. The most significant challenges for national economic development were defined as such: strengthening hybrid threats to Ukraine's national security, lack of external financing and narrowing of access to international capital markets, failure to receive planned funding from the IMF, low intensity of reforms. Due to such serious risk factors, there is a need to develop a balanced regulatory to counter growing threats and restore economic growth to pre-pandemia level.
Leaf bathing in ring-necked parakeets Psittacula krameri
Authors: Tomàs X , Senar J. C.
Published: May 2021

Bathing is one of the main actions birds perform as part of their preening. They may bathe in water, snow, dust, and even ants. Leaf bathing, where birds make use of water droplets on leaves to bathe, is less common. Here we describe four observations between 2017 and 2021 of ring-necked parakeets Psittacula krameri bathing on water droplets on leaves during rain.Over the past twenty years we have often seen monk parakeets Myiopsitta monachus bathing in puddles but never on leaves. The monk parakeet often forages on the ground, but ring-necked parakeets are reluctant to do so. We therefore interpret that the leaf bathing we observed in the ring-necked parakeet could be an anti-predatory strategy to avoid going down to the ground.
NIMBYs, newbies and non-conformists: local knowledge in community planning
Authors: Holmes Kahlin
Published: May 2021

Neighbourhood groups play a variety of roles in the communities in which they operate, including significant activities that contribute to community building and as agents of local knowledge in community planning processes. In a city with distinct socioeconomic lines and development patterns, the inclusion of a range of public voices representing the diversity of needs and community assets in planning processes is integral to ensuring decisions will be meaningful to those they impact most. This research considers how neighbourhood groups may contribute to community planning
decision-making in Toronto through the conveyance of local knowledge and the potential role they may play through City Planning’s processes for public participation.

Key Words: Neighbourhood Groups; community planning; local knowledge; public
engagement
Air rights development and public assets: an implementation handbook for public entities
Authors: Bunio Nathan
Published: May 2021

Air rights development (ARD) above/below public assets can achieve a number of smart growth principles while also being a land value capture tool. However, there are several complexities associated with ARD, along with bureaucratic resistance to an unfamiliar form of development. This report will explore the different ways a public entity can address these challenges and build an effective implementation structure for ARD. The research questions will explore the role of the public entity in ARD and the options available to address the associated challenges. For this exploratory research, the methodology will involve an academic literature scan, along with a jurisdictional scan of institutional literature with Boston, New York, Vancouver, and Washington D.C. as primary case studies. The report will be structured around the challenges of ARD, including political, regulatory, facilitation, and economic valuation issues. The report concludes with recommended steps in creating an implementation structure for ARD.
Creating a positive mega-event legacy : exploring the impact of the Pan American games on the west Don Lands community, Toronto
Authors: Goldstein Alexandrea Nicole
Published: May 2021

In November 2009, the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) announced that Toronto won the bid to host the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games. The Toronto bid included many ambitious policies and challenging development projects. One of the most notable development projects is the construction of the Athletes' Village on the West Don Lands (WDL), a former industrial area that Waterfront Toronto has been working to revitalize. The construction of the Village is supposed to compliment the existing plan for the WDL revitalization, as outlined in the Precinct Plan, which aims to develop the site into a mixed-use community. The intent of this Masters Research Paper is to explore whether using the WDL as a temporary site for the Village will leave a positive post-game legacy, where the goals originally set for the site are actualized. Lessons learned from three previous Olympic village conversions will be used to develop four factors that indicate whether a successful post-game village conversion will occur on the West Don Lands.