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Strategic aspects in construction development: directions, transformations, human capital
Authors:   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Viktorov Mikhail Yu. , Yaskova Natalia Yu. ,   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: November 2022

Abstract. In recent years, much attention has been paid to the problems of resource manoeuvring, innovating activity, factor space development and efficient public administration. The latter is increasingly gravitating towards a planned format, setting strategic goals for regions, sectors and spheres of Russian economy. The main factor in achieving success becomes their coherence in terms of volume, time and resources. The present study outlines directions for transforming the construction industry in Russia under the modern conditions of human capital adaptation. Among the most pressing tasks are those aimed at saving people, structuring and developing human potential, strengthening sovereignty and ensuring the security of state development. The connection between resource limitations and increasing external pressure requires the use of breakthrough creative solutions and novel economic hybrid and multi-stage methods. The acceleration of launching the investment cycle of the new technological mode is impossible without coordinating economic interests of all economic parties involved in restarting the investment cycle. The conducted analysis of different viewpoints showed that strategic development should rely on not only public capital, but also private capital, thus forming a creative, economically sustainable and investor-friendly business environment. The formation of such an environment for investment and construction activities will require, in addition to specifying a range of measures capable of fully realizing the objectives of national projects, the introduction of efficient methods for resolving economic disputes, which are capable of preventing the escalation of conflicts among construction participants.
Analysis of the needs in electrothermal equipment among agricultural producers in the Republic of Buryatia
Authors:   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Shelekhov Igor Yu. , Ruposov Vitaliy L. ,   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Shelekhova Anastasia I. ,   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Vorontsova Yulia S. ,   Irkutsk National Research Technical University
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The creation of favourable conditions for work and residence of rural people, including their provision with electrical equipment, is a priority task for any state. The developmental trends of crop growing and livestock farming in a particular area should be determined based on relevant statistical data about the living conditions and income level of rural residents. This information should be used to assess the needs of the population in specialised electrical equipment. In order to meet the future de-mand in agricultural products, new technologies – more efficient and inexpensive in installation and operation – are required. The article presents a research study into the development of the Republic of Buryatia. In accordance with the geographical location and national traditions, corporate and peasant farms, as well as individual entrepreneurs in the Republic develop mainly in the field of crop growing, while household farms prevail in the field of livestock farming. In addition, in the field of milk and dairy production, household farms are indisputable leaders. On the basis of the performed analysis, a con-clusion is made that the needs of the Republic’s population in industrial equipment used for thermal treatment of cereal crops, including grain drying and storage, will definitely increase. Since it is house-hold farms that make the largest contribution to the level of agricultural production in the Republic of Buryatia, industrial and semi-industrial direct-flow water heaters will be in greater demand. Therefore, R&D works should be carried out to develop new models of electrothermal equipment designed for the application in rural areas.
Ensuring quality control processes at all stages of the life cycle of capital construction projects under the Construction 4.0 concept.
Authors:   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Peshkov Artem V. , Matveeva Maria V. ,   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Bezrukikh Olga A. ,   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Rogov Dmitry S. ,   Irkutsk National Research Technical University
Published: November 2022

Abstract. In this work, we identify the key challenges hampering the implementation of the Construction 4.0 concept when performing the quality control of construction projects. The research methodology involved a comprehensive study of the Construction 4.0 concept, which is applied in do-mestic and foreign practice for supporting quality control processes in construction. An integrated ap-proach to the analysis and accounting of all factors affecting construction quality management was ap-plied. Construction industries in different countries are undergoing massive transformations, shifting from traditional design and construction methods towards innovative ways of managing construction projects based on the use of digital technologies. The need for the introduction of these technologies is recognized by many subjects of the Russian construction industry, recognized at the state level and supported by a large number of national projects and development strategies. Such problematic as-pects, as the distortion of the information necessary for the implementation of a construction project, the increase in the time and cost of this process, the lack of proper quality control of industrial and civil facilities, have necessitated a transition towards digital technologies for the design of buildings and structures. The trend of digitalizing the construction industry, including the provision of quality control processes, predetermines the need to develop a scientific and methodological basis for the theory of managing the introduction of advanced technologies. The paper describes the implementation of the Construction 4.0 concept in the context of organizing quality control processes in construction. An analysis of practical examples of digital ecosystems allowed the authors to develop methodological foundations for the implementation of an integrated quality management system based on information modelling technologies, which could facilitate the digital transformation of the industry.
Exploring Pharmacists’ Experiences with Annual Renewal of License of Practice in Nigeria
Authors:   Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, Jigawa State Office, Jigawa State, Nigeria, BURJI SAI’DU LAWAL , JATAU ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM ,   School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Australia, KHALID GARBA MOHAMMED ,   Pharmaceutical Engineering Group, School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom, HASSAN MOHAMMED AL-KASSIM ,   Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria, YUNUSA ISMAEEL ,   College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, South Carolina, USA, SHEHU SAFIYA ABDULKADIR ,   Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Hospital Management Board, Kano State, Nigeria, GULMA KABIRU ,   School of Global Health and Bioethics, Euclid University, The Gambia, AHMED AISHA ,   Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, MOHAMMED FATIMA ,   National Judicial Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, BELLO INUWA ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Jigawa State Ministry of Health, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Published: November 2022

Consistent with the global best practices, pharmacists practicing in Nigeria are mandated by law to renew their professional licenses annually. However, there is limited data regarding pharmacists’ experience with the renewal of practice licenses in Nigeria. Therefore, we aimed to provide this data. A cross-sectional study was conducted in an online survey (using Google FormTM). Eligible respondents were registered pharmacists in Nigeria. A questionnaire (link) that examines experiences towards renewing their license was developed and validated. The survey link was shared with the respondents via social media platforms, namely, Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter. A total of 349 pharmacists responded to the survey, of which 313 (89.7%) completed the questionnaire. Of these respondents, 276 (88.2%) reported renewing their licenses annually. Among those, 18 (48.6%) do not renew their licenses due to the high cost of license renewal, 9 (24.3%) due to cumbersome process and 8 (21.6%) reported licenses not required in their place of work, were the common reasons for not renewing their licenses. A total of 277 (88.5%) respondents indicated a preference in the online method of license renewal. Of the respondents, 43.5% and 64.2% disagreed with linking Mandatory Continuing and Professional Development (MCPD) and payment of professional associations’ dues with re-licensure, respectively. Twenty (6.4%) rated the performance of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) as excellent and 143 (45.7%) as good. A high proportion of pharmacists (276 out of 313) renew their practice licenses in Nigeria. However, a reasonable number of pharmacists 82 (29.7%) in this study reported inconsistent attitudes towards license renewal. Therefore, there is a need for interventions to encourage pharmacists to renew their licenses annually.
The effect of positive error climate on affective domains in mathematics teaching
Authors: ÖZKAYA Merve , KALAÇ Senem , KONYALIOĞLU Alper Cihan
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of positive error climate in classrooms on middle school students' error orientations and attitudes towards mathematics. The data of the research were collected in the 2021-2022 academic year. The participants of the study consisted of 44 students in two 6th grade classes in a middle school in the city of Van, Türkiye. Quasi-experimental design was used in the research and the pre and post scores of the experimental and comparison groups were compared before and after the study. The data obtained using the "Mathematics Attitude Scale" and the "Error Climate Scale" were analyzed to examine the differences within and between groups. As a result of the findings, it was seen that the positive error climate in the experimental group made a positive significant difference both on the attitude towards mathematics and on error orientations of the students. No significant change was observed at the end of the study in the comparison group in which a neutral error climate was applied. The interviews with the course teacher who carried out the application and the observations made in the classroom reinforced the positive effect of the application. Positive error climate can be seen as a part of formative assessment as it has a corrective effect on teaching in the process.
Classroom Assessment: The Psychological and Theoretical Foundations of the Formative Assessment
Authors: KULA KARTAL Seval
Published: November 2022

The change of the learning and teaching definitions in psychology has also changed the nature of classroom assessment implementations. One of these important changes is that the targeted skills in the classroom assessment, and item structures utilized to measure these skills have changed. Teachers have started to use items and tasks that can represent the significant knowledge and skills of subject better and provide rich information and evidence for students’ development rather than utilizing items measuring only remembering the bits of knowledge or simple comprehension. The second important change has taken place in terms of why and how teachers and students use classroom assessment. Although there are a few studies on the change of targeted skills and item structures used in the classroom assessment in the related national literature, the number of studies providing information on how to apply classroom assessment in line with its recent definitions, aims and implementation is still limited. Thus, the current study aims at providing guiding information on why and how to implement classroom assessment to develop students’ learning, motivation, and self-assessment skills.
Locus of control as a mediating variable for the factors influencing consumptive behavior among students
Authors: Widiyanto Widiyanto , Lindiyatmi Putri , Yulianto Arief
Published: November 2022

The consumptive behavior of students tends to be excessive. Therefore, this study aims to test the impact of financial literacy, peer group, social media usage, and locus of control on students’ consumption behavior. The population consists of 41,061 active S-1 students of Universitas Negeri Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. 5% of 398 samples had an error rate using the Slovin formula. Primary data were collected through surveys employing a 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaire constructed in Google Forms was distributed using WhatsApp group. The data collected were then subjected to validity and reliability tests. Thus, the response variable was consumptive behavior; three predictor variables were financial literacy, peer group, and social media usage; and the mediating variable was locus of control. The results show that financial literacy affects consumptive behavior negatively, with a coefficient of –0.109 and a significance value of 0.041. Peer groups, social media usage, and locus of control had a positive and significant effect on consumptive behavior directly. The coefficients were 0.039, 0.518, and 0.218, with significance values of 0.031, 0.000, and 0.000. Financial literacy and peer groups have a positive and significant effect on the locus of control with coefficients of 0.0638 and 0.251 and significance values of 0.000. In addition, locus of control has been proven as a mediator in the influence of financial literacy and peer groups on consumptive behavior.
AcknowledgmentWe acknowledge the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Semarang, for publication funding.
Effect of gender as a moderating variable on financial vulnerability using hierarchical regressions: Survey evidence from Indonesian traditional market traders
Authors: Hapsoro Dody , Agung Saputro Julianto , Indraswono Cahyo , Jauharia Hatta Atika , Sabandi Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Market traders have a significant contribution to GDP in Indonesia; however, their level of education is still low. This leads to a high level of financial vulnerability, so it is important to study this issue, and there is still not enough research on financial vulnerability. Market traders are considered to be more vulnerable to fraud and poor financial management, and this is more common among female traders who have a relatively high level of consumption and economic dependence on men. This study aims to determine the effect of financial behavior and digital financial literacy on financial vulnerability. In addition, the gender interaction between the two relationships was also tested to better understand whether gender weakens or strengthens the relationship. Using a survey method on 278 market traders in Indonesia and hierarchical regression analysis, the results show that digital financial literacy and financial behavior have a negative significant influence on financial vulnerability of market traders. This means that low digital financial literacy and poor financial behavior lead to high financial vulnerability of market traders. In addition, the results of the interaction test show that the negative effect of financial vulnerability is greater for men than women. This is because men usually provide for their families, so they will always try to improve their financial performance and productivity. An important implication of this study is to provide recommendations to the government and associations to further improve the digital literacy skills of market traders, especially female traders through training or mentoring.
AcknowledgmentThis research was funded by the Directorate of Research, Technology and Community Service (DRTPM) of the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture in 2022 with the National Competitive Basic Research Grant scheme.
FÓSSEIS MOLECULARES DA MATÉRIA ORGÂNICA SILURIANA DA FORMAÇÃO TIANGUÁ (BACIA DO PARNAÍBA), NORDESTE DO BRASIL: IMPLICAÇÕES PALEOAMBIENTAIS E MATURAÇÃO TÉRMICA
Authors: Silva Iara , Chaves Michel , Brito Ailton , Nogueira Afonso , de Lima Sidney
Published: November 2022

MOLECULAR FOSSILS FROM SILURIAN ORGANIC MATTER OF THE TIANGUÁ FORMATION (PARNAÍBA BASIN), NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL: PALEOENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS AND THERMAL MATURATION. The Parnaíba Basin covers an area of 665,888 km2 between the northern and northeastern regions of Brazil. It is completely made up of siliciclastic sedimentary and volcanic rocks with ages varying between the Silurian and the Cretaceous. Among the formations of the Basin, the Tianguá Formation is considered a potential source rock. However, there are few geochemical and/or geological studies and no research work on the molecular parameters of the organic matter (OM) present in its outcropping rocks (OR). Thus, the objective of the present work is to characterize the OM, concerning the depositional paleoenvironment and the degree of thermal evolution, through molecular parameters and OM content. The OM was extracted using the Soxhlet system, chromatographed by classical methods, and analyzed using GC-MS and GC-MS/MS. The samples exhibited low total organic carbon values (TOC <1) and the molecular parameters of saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons suggested a marine depositional environment, with algae, bacteria, and terrestrial plants input. The C30 biomarkers (24-n-propylcholestane), identified using synthetic standards and usually associated with the Chrysophyte algae, corroborated the marine origin of the depositional environment. In addition, some molecular parameters suggested little thermal evolution.
Análisis de los Mecanismos de Retribución de Servicios Ecosistémicos. Caso: Empresas Prestadoras de Servicios de Saneamiento
Authors: Miranda Quispe Diana Alexandra , Loyola Roger
Published: November 2022

El presente artículo expone los hallazgos obtenidos del estudio sobre los Mecanismos de Retribución por Servicios Ecosistémicos (MRSE), basados en los Pagos por Servicios Ecosistémicos (PSE) que se implementan en el Perú, con el objetivo de analizar cómo pueden ser implementados por las Empresas Prestadoras (EP) del país para asegurar la permanencia de los beneficios generados por los ecosistemas. El enfoque metodológico utilizado para analizar y detallar cómo se da la implementación de los MRSE y la canalización de los recursos económicos de estos fue de tipo descriptivo cualitativo, con base en la información que se obtuvo de los registros documentales de los años 2013-2019 relacionados con las EP que conformaron la muestra y la entrevista de los actores de estas empresas, la cual se seleccionó mediante un muestreo de tipo estratificado-intencional. Los resultados demostraron que, aunque las EP han tenido avances en el proceso de implementación de los MRSE, este requiere algunos ajustes para poder cumplir con su finalidad de asegurar la permanencia de los beneficios generados por los ecosistemas. El estudio realizado permitió concluir que el proceso para la canalización de los recursos económicos por la EP puede abreviarse porque no depende del cumplimiento de todas las etapas del proceso de implementación del MRSE; además, se requiere una línea base que brinde más información acerca del resultado y el impacto de las intervenciones de MRSE, y un monitoreo para demostrar resultados concluyentes sobre estas.
AntropoSines: Petrocultura, violência lenta e pensamento ecológico em Al Berto
Authors: Beleza Fernando
Published: November 2022

A abordagem crítica da obra de Al Berto tem posto em evidência a sua contribuição para a emergência de uma poesia urbana com uma consciência queer na literatura contemporânea portuguesa. Em diálogo com ambas as tradições críticas, este artigo explora as dimensões ambientalistas e ecológicas da produção de Al Berto. Centrando-se no que definirei como as ficções petroqueer de Al Berto e a relação do poeta com a a violência ambiental e as transformações sociais trazidas pela construção do complexo industrial de Sines, este artigo propõe uma aproximação da poesia de Al Berto à noção de ecologia negra de Timothy Morton e ao seu modelo de pensamento ecológico. Quando lida no contexto do antropoceno enquanto conceito liminar, a poesia de Al Berto sugere uma lógica de coexistência entre o humano e o não-humano que define o seu lugar pioneiro na literatura verde (e negra) portuguesa.
Greening the Anthropocene
Authors: Bertolami Orfeu
Published: November 2022

The Anthropocene is a new phase in the development of the planet. The transformations on the Earth System that are already visible in terms of droughts, heat waves, dying oceans, unbreathable air, wildfires, among other disruptive events that are increased by impact of actions that led to the definition of the Anthropocene phase, call for a consistent action in all fronts of human activity. To address effectively the climate crisis requires structural changes in our societies to combat inequalities and asymmetries among the countries. It is increasingly evident that the deep changes that are needed in order to address these problems cannot be carried out in the context of the existing market economy. The crisis asks for a change in paradigm where the focuses are repairing the Earth System and its ecosystem components and endowing societies with means to combat inequalities and being more resilient and sustainable. Historical trends are analysed and local and global approaches are presented and discussed.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CHARACTER EDUCATION MODEL IN UNY INDONESIA AND PUNJABI UNIVERSITY INDIA
Authors: Aman Aman , Singh Balraj
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this research is to find out: 1) comparison of character education model in Yogyakarta State University Indonesia and Punjabi University Patiala India, 2) effectiveness of character education model at Yogyakarta State University Indonesia and Punjabi University Patiala India. The method of this research was qualitative research and used comparative study design approach. The most appropriate strategy of this research was embedded research (stuck research) because the research has been planned in detail in the proposal before the researchers plunged into the field. The steps used were: 1) collecting source through multi-technique); 2) reducing data in order to simplify and categorizing data; 3) presenting data in the form of qualitative description; 4) drawing conclusions and 5) preparing research reports, and formulating recommendations comparison research results. The aims of this research are: plotting the comparison of character education model in Yogyakarta State University Indonesia and Punjabi University Patiala India, as well as obtaining information about effectiveness model of character education at Yogyakarta State University and Punjabi University Patiala, India. Having comparable Character education model in Yogyakarta State University Indonesia with Punjabi University India, then further prepared a good recommendation for Yogyakarta State University and Punjabi University Patiala India about the effective model of character education in college.
SMART APPS CREATOR (SAC) SEBAGAI INOVASI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH DI SMAIT INSAN MULIA BOARDING SCHOOL
Authors: Fahri Ardian
Published: November 2022

Proses pembelajaran memiliki berbagai komponen dalam pelaksanaannya. Salah satu komponen dalam mewujudkan pembelajaran adalah pengunaan media pembelajaran. Media dipergunakan sebagai penyalur informasi pengetahuan dari sumber belajar kepada penerima informasi. Pengunaan media pembelajaran pada sekolah berbasis Islamic Boarding School dapat meningkatkan minat serta membantu dalam keaktifan dalam proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan media pembelajaran sebagai inovasi berbasis Smart Apps Creator (SAC) pada Mata Pelajaran Sejarah di sekolah berbasis Boarding School. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan Deskriptif Kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui Observasi dan Studi Literatur yang dapat mendukung analisis berkaitan dengan karakteristik siswa berbasis Islamic Boarding School dalam proses pembelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan yang dilakukan maka diperoleh bahwa Pengunaan Smart Apps Creator (SAC) sebagai inovasi media Pembelajar Sejarah di SMAIT Insan Mulia Bording School. Hal ini didasarkan pada potensi serta kondisi yang ada di sekolah, melalui Smart Apps Creator berpotensi menunjukkan hasil yang sangat baik, dengan kelebihan-kelebihan yang ada dalam SAC dan mendorong siswa menjadi lebih antusias serta aktif dan semangat dalam belajar serta mampu mendorong terwujudnya budaya belajar yang baru dalam kelas.
PENGARUH TPACK TERHADAP MOTIVASI KEIKUTSERTAAN PELATIHAN PERSIAPAN KERJA BAGI MAHASISWA UNY
Authors: Istifariyati Nur
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan TPACK terhadap motivasi keikutsertaan pelatihan daring persiapan kerja bagi mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Keikutsertaan disini adalah motivasi sebelum, pada saat, dan setelah mengikuti pelatihan daring persiapan kerja. Penelitian kuantitatif korelasional menggunakan metode survei. Responden penelitian berjumlah 100 sampel mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Simple Random Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang disebarkan menggunakan google form kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bahwa pengetahuan TPACK berpengaruh terhadap motivasi keikutsertaan pelatihan daring persiapan kerja bagi mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Dengan pengaruh pengetahuan TPACK terhadap motivasi sebelum mengikuti pelatihan adalah sebesar 29.6% dan sisanya 70.4% dipengaruih oleh berbagai variabel lain yang tidak diuji pada penelitian ini. Pengaruh pengetahuan TPACK terhadap motivasi pada saat dan setelah mengikuti pelatihan adalah sebesar 45% dan sisanya 55% dipengaruhi oleh berbagai variabel lain yang tidak diuji pada penelitian ini.
What Patients Find on the Internet When Looking for Information About Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Multilanguage Cross-sectional Assessment
Authors: Șulea Cristina M , Nădășan Valentin , Ursachi Tatiana , Toboltoc Paul-Cătălin , Benedek Theodora
Published: November 2022

Background

The internet provides general users with wide access to medical information. However, regulating and controlling the quality and reliability of the considerable volume of available data is challenging, thus generating concerns about the consequences of inaccurate health care–related documentation. Several tools have been proposed to increase the transparency and overall trustworthiness of medical information present on the web.

Objective

We aimed to analyze and compare the quality and reliability of information about percutaneous coronary intervention on English, German, Hungarian, Romanian, and Russian language websites.

Methods

Following a rigorous protocol, 125 websites were selected, 25 for each language sub-sample. The websites were assessed concerning their general characteristics, compliance with a set of eEurope 2002 credibility criteria, and quality of the informational content (namely completeness and accuracy), based on a topic-specific benchmark. Completeness and accuracy were graded independently by 2 evaluators. Scores were reported on a scale from 0 to 10. The 5 language subsamples were compared regarding credibility, completeness, and accuracy. Correlations between credibility scores on the one hand, and completeness and accuracy scores, on the other hand, were tested within each language subsample.

Results

The websites’ compliance with credibility criteria was average at best with scores between 3.0 and 6.0. In terms of completeness and accuracy, the website subsets qualified as poor or average, with scores ranging from 2.4 to 4.6 and 3.6 to 5.3, respectively. English language websites scored significantly higher in all 3 aspects, followed by German and Hungarian language websites. Only German language websites showed a significant correlation between credibility and information quality.

Conclusions

The quality of websites in English, German, Hungarian, Romanian, and Russian languages about percutaneous coronary intervention was rather inadequate and may raise concerns regarding their impact on informed decision-making. Using credibility criteria as indicators of information quality may not be warranted, as credibility scores were only exceptionally correlated with content quality. The study brings valuable descriptive data on the quality of web-based information regarding percutaneous coronary intervention in multiple languages and raises awareness about the need for responsible use of health-related web resources.
No More Sweeping under the Carpet Repressed Feminine Desires and Sexuality in Lipstick Under My Burkha
Authors: Karamchandani Poorva
Published: November 2022

This paper aims to analyse Alankrita Shrivastava’s film Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016) in terms of its narrative technique and the handling of a sensitive topic in the context of Hélène Cixous’ The Laugh of the Medusa (1975) which introduces the concept of écriture feminine. In the process, characters, various themes, associated symbols and censorship is scrutinized to prove that the condition of every woman despite of age, sexuality, religion and social background is the same in terms of repression of desires and denied the freedom of expression. It’s only through women raising their own voices will help better the situation with women’s narratives demanding their space amongst the pool of male-dominated narratives in the popular culture. The stories now need to be narrated from the female gaze.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ТЕРАГЕРЦОВОГО ДИАПАЗОНА ЧАСТОТ В СЕТЯХ 6G. ЧАСТЬ 1
Authors: Тихвинский В. , Девяткин Е. , Смирнов Ю. , Иванкович М. , Веерпалу В.
Published: November 2022

Одним из важных отличий сетей мобильной связи 6G по сравнению с поколением 5G Advanced станет использование для оказания ряда ключевых услуг спектра суб-терагерцовых (суб-ТГц) и терагерцовых частот 6G. Приводится анализ особенностей использования суб-терагерцовых и терагерцовых диапазонов волн в сетях мобильной связи 6G на основе видения развития и облика таких сетей международными и национальными проектами сетей 6G, а также перспектив развития электронной компонентной базы для этих диапазонов частот.
Optimization of Protocol for Callus Formation and Shoot Development in Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Cultivar CPF-248
Authors: Jamil Muhammad Waqas , Ali Syed Akbar , Sabir Waseem , Alvi Alamgir
Published: November 2022

Sugarcane production face numerous difficulties, including infestations of insects and diseases, particularly red rot, a lack of appropriate seed supply, a lack of industrial support, etc. Using a process called plant tissue culture, huge amounts of authentically grown, disease-free plant material may be produced quickly. Plant tissue culture can also be used to quickly reproduce recently released varieties with crucial agronomic characteristics. For this purpose, sugarcane callus culture was collected from the inner soft leaf sheath to increase genetic diversity. Ten different concentrations viz., 1.5, 1.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 mgL-1 of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid in MS medium were used for callus development, along with 0 mgL-1 control was used. Different combinations and concentrations of BAP+ Kin (1.0+1.0, 1.0+1.5, 1.0+0.5, 1.0+1.0, 1.5+1.0 and 1.0+1.5 mgL-1) were used for regeneration of shoots and auxin. IBA with 6 different concentrations (0. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.5 and 1.8 mgL-1) were used for rooting of the shoots. Among all the growth regulators, 2, 4-D at 3.0 mgL-1 demonstrated the greatest auxin for callus development with BAP. The 6-12 mm meristem was grown in MS medium with NAA. It was observed that at concentrations viz., 3.5mgL-1 and 4.0mgL-1 of 2, 4-D, maximum callus (79.0-84.5 %) was developed with 4-5 mm in size. Maximum root growth and length (3.7 mm) were reported at 1.0 mgL-1 IBA and 1.0 mgL-1 Kinetin and 1.5 mgL 1 BAP in MS medium. It was concluded that auxin concentration is best for all sugarcane in vitro callus culture, which will assist researchers in future work.
A review on soil fertility and soybean yield improvement by managing micronutrients
Authors: Tarar Zahid Hassan , Ashraf Waqas , Asghar Sabina
Published: November 2022

The importance of micronutrients to plant growth is comparable to that of macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, even though they are required at much lower concentrations. They are necessary for the process of cell division, the development of meristematic tissue, photosynthesis, respiration, the transfer of energy and nucleotides, and the overall growth of plants. Although plants only require very modest levels of micronutrients for optimal growth and productivity, the absence of these nutrients disrupts a wide variety of physiological and metabolic processes. It is necessary for plants to receive specific amounts of micronutrients in specific forms at specific times in order for them to grow and develop to their full potential. Lack of micronutrients in the soil significantly reduces soybean production. This article evaluates and summaries information on micronutrient utilization in soybeans at global level. We discussed micronutrient deficiency symptoms and their impact on soybean yields. Micronutrient application methods and dosages are also considered. This study compiled information on micronutrient use in soybean to better understand its impact on fertility, soil health, and grain yield.
The Representation of Children and the Subject of Poverty in Mark Twains Writing
Authors: Farrukh Sattarov
Published: November 2022

Abstract. The events of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its logical successor "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain are scientifically examined in this article using the literary studies idea of the unity of space and time. The piece examines the author's distinctive narrating style and distinct method of character movement. The heroes' significant role in the unification of space and time and their essential purpose are detailed in the work's plot.
Taking Into Account Age Characteristics in the Formation of Intellectual and Creative Abilities of Elementary School Students
Authors: Adylovna Yankina Emil
Published: November 2022

Annotation: this article focuses on taking into account the age characteristics of a younger student in the formation of his ability for intellectual creativity. The article describes the psychologist - pedagogical views of the development of creative abilities.
Estrés, malestar psicológico, bienestar psicológico y satisfacción con la vida según modalidades de trabajo en madres de familia
Authors: Valle Pico Mariela Isabel , Larzabal Fernández Aitor
Published: November 2022

La investigación tuvo como propósito comparar estrés, malestar psicológico, bienestar psicológico y satisfacción con la vida según las modalidades de trabajo en madres de familia. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y comparativo, con diseño no experimental, enfoque cuantitativo y de corte transversal. Las participantes fueron 436 madres ecuatorianas, divididas en tres grupos: trabajo presencial, teletrabajo y trabajo no remunerado. El análisis estadístico ANOVA indicó diferencias significativas en las variables de malestar psicológico (F = 4.67; p < .01), bienestar psicológico (F = 7.64; p < .001) y satisfacción con la vida (F = 8.69; p < .001), siendo el grupo de trabajo no remunerado el que muestra mayores niveles de malestar psicológico y menores niveles en bienestar y satisfacción, y el teletrabajo con mejores puntuaciones en bienestar y satisfacción y bajos niveles en malestar psicológico. Se encontró en el estrés diferencias entre los grupos (F = 5.13; p = .02) al analizarlo con la covariable seguimiento educativo a través del ANCOVA. El grupo de trabajo no remunerado presentó niveles más altos en estrés al aumentar las horas de seguimiento educativo. Se concluye que la modalidad de trabajo está relacionada con el malestar psicológico, bienestar psicológico y satisfacción con la vida. Los niveles de estrés varían en función de la modalidad y aumentan cuando se destina más horas de seguimiento educativo.
Balancing practice and research: a framework for strategic science communication
Authors: Yeo Sara K.
Published: November 2022

In ‘Strategic Science Communication: A Guide to Setting the Right Objectives for More Effective Public Engagement’, authors John Besley and Anthony Dudo recognize the existing divide between practice and research in science communication and work to bridge this gap. The authors admirably balance actionable information for practitioners and the theoretical literatures underpinning them. Both of the book’s intended audiences, practitioners and researchers, can glean informative insight from its pages. The text focuses on 12 communication objectives that research suggests are at the core of effective science communication and each chapter is written using straightforward language that makes the book accessible for newcomers to the discipline. For the time-pressed science communication practitioner, each chapter includes a summary with driving questions that relate to implementation of the tactic covered in that chapter. For scholars in science communication, the chapters are good starting points for deeper examination of the related literature. Throughout the book, the authors acknowledge that the strategic communication of science is a significant challenge, one that is not to be taken lightly and can, and should, be evidence-based.
Relación e interacción entre los sistemas de producción animal (SPA) y el ambiente
Authors: Zambrano Jorge Andrés
Published: November 2022

Contextualización del tema: Los Sistemas de producción animal (SPA) poseen una influencia directa sobre el ambiente, a través de la generación de residuos líquidos y sólidos, la liberación de gases a la atmosfera, la demanda de recursos hídricos, la ampliación de la frontera agrícola y la afectación a la biodiversidad, entre otros. Por su parte, el ambiente es un factor determinador de las características de los SPA. La relación entre el ambiente y los SPA es dinámica y permanente. Vacío de investigación: Se hace necesario reconocer con mayor detalle el impacto de los SPA sobre el ambiente, la influencia del ambiente sobre los SPA y la importancia de diseñar y establecer SPA sostenibles en zonas aptas para ello. Propósito del estudio: Analizar a través de la revisión de fuentes documentales, la relación que tienen los Sistemas de producción animal (SPA) con el ambiente. Metodología: Revisión de fuentes secundarias de información, de referentes actualizados sobre está área del conocimiento y de alto impacto para la región. Resultados y conclusiones: Se debe desarrollar la producción pecuaria desde un enfoque sostenible, teniendo en cuenta los efectos del cambio climático, procurando mitigar el impacto de la actividad pecuaria sobre el ambiente y teniendo en cuenta el efecto determinador del ambiente sobre las características de los SPA.
Betaine - the Dark Knight of the brain
Authors: Bhatt Manan , Iacovo Angela Di , Romanazzi Tiziana , Roseti Cristina , Bossi Elena
Published: November 2022

The role of betaine in the liver and kidney has been well documented,
even from the cellular and molecular point of view. Despite literature
reporting positive effects of betaine supplementation in Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s, and Schizophrenia, the role and function of betaine in the
brain are little studied and reviewed. Beneficial effects of betaine in
neurodegeneration, excitatory and Inhibitory imbalance, and oxidative
stress in the central nervous system have been collected and analyzed
with the aim of understanding the main role of betaine in the brain.
There are many “dark” aspects needed to complete the picture. The
understanding of how this osmolyte is transported across neuron and
glial cells is also controversial, as the expression levels and
functioning of the known protein capable to transport betaine expressed
in the brain, betaine-GABA transporter 1 BGT-1, is itself not well
clarified. The reported actions of betaine beyond BGT-1 related to
neuronal degeneration and memory impairment are the focus of this work.
With this review, we underline the scarcity of detailed molecular and
cellular information about betaine action. Consequently, the requirement
of detailed focus on and study of the interaction of this molecule with
CNS components to sustain the therapeutic use of betaine.
A Study on Demographical, Clinico-Radiological, and Histopathological profile of Bronchial Carcinoma in Bangladesh
Authors: Chakrabortty Rajashish , Paul Susanta , Siddiqua Dibanur , Rahman Samia , Biswas Sunil , Rahman Mohammed , Hossain Mosharraf
Published: November 2022

Background: The demographical, clinico-radiological, and
histopathological profiles of bronchial carcinoma are varied with
environmental areas, race, and sex. In Bangladesh, the prevalence of
bronchial carcinoma has been raised by nearly 200 percent in just three
years. Aims: To explore socio-demographical, clinical, radiological, and
histopathological patterns of bronchial carcinoma in Bangladesh. Methods
and results: A total of 100 histopathologically diagnosed cases of
bronchial carcinoma were enrolled in this cross-sectional descriptive
study from 1/1/2021 to 31/12/2021. Socio-demographic patterns, smoking
habits, history of COPD, clinical features, radiological findings,
histopathological patterns of the tumor, and the performance status of
participants were documented in our study. Most of the patients were in
the fifth and sixth decade, 35% and 34% respectively. 80% of the
patients were a smoker. Cough (87%), shortness of breath (61%), and
chest pain (58%) were the presenting complaints. Mass lesions (83%)
and collapse (8%) were the most common imaging findings. Adenocarcinoma
(48%) followed by squamous cell carcinoma (35%) were the common
histological types. Logistic regression findings showed that males with
COPD had a 1.681 times risk for the development of bronchial carcinoma.
Conclusion: The clinico-histopathological profiles of bronchial
carcinoma have been shifting, and adenocarcinoma becoming the
predominant type in Bangladesh.
Infants sex affects neural responses to affective touch in early infancy
Authors: wigley isabella lucia mariani , Björnsdotter Malin , Scheinin Noora , Merisaari Harri , Saunavaara Jani , Parkkola Riitta , Bonichini Sabrina , Montirosso Rosario , Karlsson Linnea , Karlsson Hasse , Tuulari Jetro
Published: November 2022

Social touch is closely related to the establishment and maintenance of
social bonds in humans and the sensory brain circuit for gentle brushing
is already active soon after birth. Brain development is known to be
sexually dimorphic, but the potential effect of sex on brain activation
to gentle touch remains unknown. Here, we examined brain activation to
gentle skin stroking, a tactile stimulation that resembles
affective/social touch, in term-born neonates. Eighteen infants aged
11-36 days, recruited from the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study, were
included in the study. During natural sleep, soft brush strokes were
applied to the skin of the right leg during functional magnetic
resonance imaging (fMRI) at 3cm/s velocity. We examined potential
differences in brain activation between males (n = 10) and females (n =
8) and found that females had larger blood oxygenation level dependent
(BOLD) responses (brushing vs. rest) in bilateral orbitofrontal cortex
(OFC), right ventral striatum and bilateral inferior striatum, pons and
cerebellum compared to males. Moreover, the psychophysiological
interactions (PPI) analysis, setting left and right OFC as seed regions,
revealed significant differences between males and females. Females
exhibited stronger PPI connectivity between the left OFC and posterior
cingulate/cuneus. Our work suggests that social touch neural responses
are different in male and female neonates, which may have major
ramifications for later brain, cognitive and social development.
Finally, many of the sexually dimorphic brain responses were
subcortical, not captured by surface-based neuroimaging, indicating that
fMRI will be a relevant technique for future studies.
Phenolic profile and biological activities of extracts of Matricaria chamomilla L. from the Western Algeria
Authors: Bekhti Nabila , Fedoul Firdaous , Fouzia Mouri , Merazi Yahya , Piras Alessandra , Atma Wafa
Published: November 2022

This work aims to a detailed study of the different biological activities of
two extracts, ethanolic and aqueous extract, obtained from the aerial part
of Matricaria chamomilla L. grown North West Algerian. Total phenolic and
flavonoid contents were determined. HPLC was used to determine the quantity
of phenolic compounds in these extracts. The results showed that the
antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities were higher in
the Aqueous Extract (AEC) in comparison with the ethanolic extract of
chamomile. The AEC contained chlorogenic acid with a greater amount of other
ingredients (2.45 mg/g). This plant had an antioxidant activity with IC50
values equal to 65.199 ?g/ml for AEC and 102.90 ?g/ml for the EEC. The AEC
had an antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans
with a diameter of inhibition zone equal to 16.33 and 15.66 mm,
respectively. Matricaria chamomilla was practically nontoxic with a median
lethal dose (LD50) equal to 3800 mg/kg of EEC and superior to 5000 mg/kg of
AEC). The Carrageenan method was used in the test of the anti-inflammatory
activity which gave the best inhibition of edema, 86.30% at (100 mg/kg)
after 6h of induced Carrageenan.
Rice parboiling using a dual-powered parboiler: Evaluation of energy consumption patterns and milling quality
Authors: Sanusi Mayowa , Sunmonu Musliu , Olaleye Sodiq , Adedeji Ifeoluwa , Adeniyi Harris , Eniola Adebayo
Published: November 2022

Energy plays an important role in rice processing whereby the amount of
energy consumed could influence the cost of production. Therefore, this
study aimed to evaluate the energy consumption and milling quality of three
rice varieties (FARO 15, FARO 60 and FARO 62) using a dual-powered rice
parboiler. The energy consumption patterns viz steeping energy consumption,
steaming energy consumption, total energy consumption and energy intensity
of the rice varieties using electricity and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
combustion as the power source of the parboiler were determined using
standard equations. The milling quality in terms of milling recovery and
head milled rice were also determined using standard procedures. The energy
consumption during steeping and steaming ranged from 39.02 MJ to 40.00 MJ
and 12.90 MJ to 14.09 MJ, respectively. The total energy consumption and
energy intensity ranged from 31.62 MJ to 32.01 MJ and 7.90 MJ/kg to 8.00
MJ/kg, respectively. The milling recovery and the head milled rice of the
rice varieties ranged from 64.23% to 66.76%, and 55.45% to 59.18%,
respectively. The total energy consumption and energy intensity of the rice
varieties differ based on the power source of the rice parboiler. The power
source also influenced the milling recovery and head milled rice of the rice
varieties. The use of gas as a power source for the rice parboiler consumed
more energy than electricity. The information provided in this study would
guide energy conservation, prevention of production downtime and improving
rice milling quality.