bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of neo-pharmatherapy and volume building therapy in USSL
Authors: Suratwala Narendra B. , Suratwala Jay N. , Jadawala H. D.
Published: December 2020

Background: Objective of the study was to identify healthy individuals with idiopathic unilateral sudden hearing loss (USSL) and treating them under either of two different therapeutic protocols to judge the hearing recovery.

Methods: Prospective crossover series study of 72 adult patients (males and females) of Indian origin was performed. Diagnosis of USSL  and treating under two different  protocols as; Group "A" was treated with oral combination form of Vinpocetine, Q-enzyme, Piracetam and B. Serrata over 3 months; while Group "B" was treated with Plasma expander IV Dextran, IV Dexamethasone, I/M Cyanocobalamine and Cyclandelate for 5 days followed by oral Dexametasone for 5 days Methycobalamine over 3 months. Common audiological and communicative parameters were applied in both treated groups to assess and analyse the responses incurred at the end of treatment. The graded system was applied to evaluate the SRT. Better outcomes based on the trialed drugs and their action is assessed.  

Results: 61 of 72 patients successfully completed the regimes. After applying Siegel's grading for judging the SRT gains; group A had 16, 10 and 5 with grade I, II, III recovery while group B had 8, 6, 16 with grades I, II, III recovery respectively. It was noticed that group A patients showed earlier recovery of higher frequencies.

Conclusions: Both subject groups showed improved BC gains at end treatment. There was marked hearing recovery (Gr. I, II-Siegel's classification) in group "A" was (78%) which is significant over group "B" (50%) and above natural recovery rate.
Effect of topical furosemide on sinonasal polyposis relapse after endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors: Acharya Souvagini , Kapil Alka , Bepari Kamalini , Rajan Sandrendu , Mohapatra Prachi , Mishra Ashima , Aparajita Aishwarya
Published: December 2020

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) relapse is commonly seen during follow up period after endoscopic sinus surgery. Some studies claim the credibility of topical furosemide in preventing the polyposis recurrence after surgery. This randomised control trial was done to check the effectiveness of topical furosemide on sinonasal polyposis relapse after the endoscopic sinus surgery.

Methods: In the current study, 44 patients, attending ENT department, VSSIMSAR, for follow up after endoscopic sinus surgery, were evaluated clinically and endoscopically to demonstrate the prevalence and severity of polyposis relapse using Visual analogue scale (VAS) and meltzer endoscopic grading, before initiating the intervention. Patients were then randomised in two groups- one receiving topical furosemide nebulization and other intranasal normal saline spray, respectively. All patients were evaluated again at 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th month follow-ups by VAS and MEG, setting statistical significance at p<0.05.

Results: The MEG was grade 0 in 77% (17) patients of furosemide group and 32% (7) of normal saline group (p=0.0147). Statistically significant improvement was also observed in VAS for nasal symptoms in former group (p=0.028) than latter. The rate of relapse was less (23.81%) in furosemide group as compared to normal saline group (65%) but result not statistically significant at p<0.05.

Conclusions: Topical furosemide can be used as a valid therapeutic approach for reducing the severity of sinonasal polyposis relapse after endoscopic sinus surgery with no known side effects of furosemide when administered topically.

 
Fibromatosis colli: a rare left-sided presentation in a female infant
Authors: Wong Arthur , Ahmad Tengku Ezulia Tengku Nun
Published: December 2020

Fibromatosis colli is a rare benign lesion characterised by a proliferation of fibrous tissue within the sternocleidomastoid muscle. There is a slight preponderance to affect males and it occurs more frequently on the right side of the neck. Here, we report a 6-week-old girl who presented with a swelling on the left side of her neck, opposite to usual tendencies. Ultrasonography reported a left sternocleidomastoid muscle tumour of unknown specificity. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was needed to ascertain the final diagnosis of a left fibromatosis colli. She was managed conservatively and the condition resolved by the age of 1 year. In most cases, fibromatosis colli is reliably diagnosable with ultrasonography alone. MRI may be considered as an adjunct in situations where diagnostic doubts still persist.
Pediatric dermatological emergencies in tertiary health care
Authors: Shah Vrutika H. , Kharkar Vidya D.
Published: December 2020

Background: In recent years, the demand for dermatological consultations in the emergency department has increased. However, most of the publications of dermatological emergencies deal with the general population, without taking into account the changes in frequencies found in young children (ages 0-14 years). Dermatological emergencies in pediatric age group are not uncommon. The aim of our study was to analyse the spectrum of dermatological emergencies in the pediatric age group.

Methods: A hospital‑based observational study was conducted at the Department of Dermatology of tertiary care centre, between September 2019 and February 2020. Thirty pediatric patients (age ≤16 years) who had visited Dermatology Outpatient Department (OPD) and emergency department were included in this study.

Results: Total thirty patients were included in this study. The male to female ratio was 2:1. The average age of the study was 7.6 years. Maximum cases were in school-aged children (6 to 12 years), which were 12 (40%). The average duration of illness was 36.04 days. The most common condition was inherited conditions (23%) followed by primary cutaneous infections (20%). The cases were divided as 7 (23%) inherited conditions, 6 (20%) cases of infections, 5 (17%) cases each of vasculitis and cutaneous adverse drug reaction and 7 (23%) miscellaneous cases.
Conclusions: Pediatric dermatological emergencies require an interdisciplinary approach for timely intervention. Standardised protocol should be followed in their management to prevent complications like acute skin failure. Early referral of these patients with primary skin conditions to the dermatologists might result in better clinical outcome and decreased mortality. 
 
Erythroderma: a clinico etiological study of 77 patients in a tertiary care centre in Kerala
Authors: Itty Abin Abraham , Sridharan Rajiv , Thyvalappil Anoop , Sudhamani Bindurani
Published: December 2020

Background: Erythroderma is defined as generalized erythema and scaling of the skin affecting more than 90% of body surface area. Identification of the underlying disease process represents one of the most complex challenges in proper patient care.

Methods: A retrospective study was done in Department of Dermatology in a Tertiary Care Centre. History, clinical findings and investigations of erythroderma patients were recorded and clinic-histopathological correlation was analyzed by kappa coefficient (К).

Results: Erythroderma was more prevalent in elderly males with a mean age of 64.56 years and a male to female ratio of 3:1. A clinical evidence of pre-existing dermatoses was found in 65 patients, commonest being eczema (41.3%) followed by psoriasis (40.3%). Evidence of a trigger was seen in 54.54% patients, commonest being the use of ayurvedic medications (42.8%). Clinico-histopathological correlation was seen in 53.9% cases.

Conclusions: Although the clinical presentation of erythroderma is similar, etiological factors are varied and it depends largely on the population studied. Most commonly, erythroderma is due to generalization of pre-existing dermatoses as seen in our study. Hence careful evaluation of clinical clues and histopathological correlation plays a pivotal role in diagnosis of the primary cause and the effective management of erythroderma.
A report of seronegative clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis
Authors: Heydari-Kamjani Milad , Forbes Jessica , Issac Lailah , Beckler Michelle Demory , Kesselman Marc M.
Published: December 2020

Clinical amyopathic dermatomyositis is a rare idiopathic inflammatory disease within the spectrum of dermatomyositis. This disease entity presents with similar cutaneous findings as dermatomyositis, but the clinical manifestation of myositis is absent. Given the increased risk also associated with clinical amyopathic dermatomyositis, a high index of suspicion is imperative to minimize rheumatologic and dermatologic misdiagnoses. Here we report a case of seronegative CADM in a young female athlete.
Study on parasitic contamination of common edible fruits and vegetables sold in local markets of Tiruchirappalli, South India
Authors: G Vazhavandal , S Ajitha , A Uma , N Prabhusaran
Published: December 2020

Fresh fruits and vegetables provide lot of essential supplements to the human health. Intestinal parasitic infections are acquired in different ways including consumption of contaminated fruits, vegetables and water. While eating unclean, raw or undercooked fruits and vegetables, the transmission of intestinal parasitic infections is propagated. A study aimed at determining the prevalence and predictors of parasitic contamination of fruits and vegetables collected from local markets in Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu was conducted between July and August 2019. Out of the 360 samples examined, parasitic contamination was observed in 19.72% of fruits and vegetables and according to parasite type it was 22.22%. was the most frequent contaminant among the parasites observed as well as among the markets where the samples were collected. Tomatoes, carrot and beetroot were the most frequently contaminated fruits and vegetables and Potato and beetroot were contaminated with diverse types of parasites. Thus, this study recommends for random sampling of the marketing fruits and vegetables for parasitic determination and proper and routine health education should be given to the vendors and order to aware about infectious diseases spreading through their products and practice hygienic methods to clean the surface and environmental sanitation.
Modeling the hydrothermal impact on the Jurassic deposits of the West Siberian sedimentary basin (series with H2O and H2O2)
Authors: Zubkov Mikhail Yu.
Published: December 2020

The results of hydrothermal modeling of the formation of epigenetic mineral associations and secondary reservoirs in various types of sedimentary rocks of the Jurassic age in Western Siberia in the H2O-H2O2 system are considered. The experiments were carried out at a temperature of 390°C, a pressure of 70 MPa and H2O2 concentrations varying from 0 to 37.5%. The duration of the experiments was 10 days. In all experiments, a pyrite mixture was added as a buffer. It was found that in experiments in which there was no H2O2, that is, the hydrothermal fluid consisted only of water, there was an intense formation of bitumen and volatile components from the organic matter present in the initial samples. The process of generation of bitumen and volatile components was accompanied by fluid fracturing of rocks and the formation of secondary porosity. Under these conditions, carbonates (calcite, siderite), plagioclases, and kaolinite turned out to be unstable. On the contrary, the formation of hydrothermal ferruginous chlorite was noted. Dissolution of unstable mineral phases by hydrothermal fluid led to the formation of additional secondary porosity. As the concentration of H2O2 and, accordingly, oxygen in the composition of the hydrothermal fluid increased, more and more complete oxidation of the organic matter present in the composition of the sediments was noted until its complete disappearance. With an increase in the oxygen concentration in the composition of the hydrothermal fluid, the appearance of first magnetite and then hematite, native sulfur, and anhydrite was observed. Under hydrothermal conditions with a maximum oxygen concentration, the formation of kaolinite and various sulfates in addition to anhydrite, represented by millosevichite, alum, as well as phases with the participation of elements that make up autoclaves, nickel and chromium sulfates, was noted. Intensive silicification of the sample surface is noted, as well as the constant presence of amorphous silica, which, along with various sulfates, is a quenching phase. These mineral phases are separated from the supersaturated hydrothermal fluid due to its rapid cooling and do not have time to form well-faceted crystals, but are present in the form of loose microporous aggregates. Along with kaolinite, the formation of hydrothermal film illite is noted.
The results obtained indicate that the presence of bitumen in the Jurassic sediments is an important exploratory feature, indicating that in this place they were subjected to hydrothermal action, which means, firstly, secondary reservoirs with high filtration and capacity properties were formed, and second, there was an intensive generation of hydrocarbons and, as a consequence, the formation of hydrocarbon deposits.
Numerical modeling of local effects on the petroleum reservoir using fixed streamtubes for typical waterflooding schemes
Authors: Potashev Konstantin A. , Mazo Alexander B.
Published: December 2020

The difficulty of numerical modeling of areal methods of flows redistribution in the oil reservoir is the need for detailed resolution of local hydrodynamic effects and the fine geological structure of the reservoir, which are centimeter-wide, at inter-well distances of the order of several hundred meters. The dimension of computational grids of traditional 3D models of such resolution, even for impact areas containing a small number of injection and production wells, turns out to be excessively large for design calculations. To overcome these limitations, it is proposed to perform a detailed simulation of the flow in two-dimensional cross sections of the reservoir along fixed streamtubes of variable width between each pair of interacting injector and producer wells. Reducing the dimension of the problem allows the use of high-resolution grids to simulate short-term local effects. In this paper, we present an algorithm for constructing a single fixed streamtube between injector and producer, which provides a minimum error in calculating of flow rate and water cut using a two-phase flow problem of reduced dimension along the streamtube. The algorithm is demonstrated by the example of the two-dimensional two-phase flow problem neglecting capillary and gravitational forces in a homogeneous reservoir of constant thickness for three waterflooding elements corresponding to seven vertical well flooding patterns – standard and inverted four-spot, five-spot and seven-spot, as well as staggered line drive. For these waterflooding elements, efficient streamtubes have been constructed, the relative width of which is approximated by piecewise linear functions. On the example of a staggered line drive or five-spot well patterns, the width of the effective streamtube was parameterized for an arbitrary ratio of the sides of the waterflood element. Presented streamtubes can be used as ready templates for subsequent modeling of geological and technical treatments in the relevant elements of the water flooding of the oil reservoir.
On increasing the productive time of drilling oil and gas wells using machine learning methods
Authors: Dmitrievsky Anatoliy N. , Sboev Alexander G. , Eremin Nikolai A. , Chernikov Alexander D. , Naumov Aleksandr V. , Gryaznov Artem V. , Moloshnikov Ivan A. , Borozdin Sergei O. , Safarova Elizaveta A.
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the development of a hybrid method for predicting and preventing the development of troubles in the process of drilling wells based on machine learning methods and modern neural network models. Troubles during the drilling process, such as filtrate leakoff; gas, oil and water shows and sticking, lead to an increase in unproductive time, i.e. time that is not technically necessary for well construction and is caused by various violations of the production process. Several different approaches have been considered, including based on the regression model for predicting the indicator function, which reflects an approach to a developing trouble, as well as anomaly extraction models built both on basic machine learning algorithms and using the neural network model of deep learning. Showing visualized examples of the work of the developed methods on simulation and real data. Intelligent analysis of Big Geodata from geological and technological measurement stations is based on well-proven machine learning algorithms. Based on these data, a neural network model was proposed to prevent troubles and emergencies during the construction of wells. The use of this method will minimize unproductive drilling time.
BK Virus Infections in Pediatric Patients with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Authors: KAYA Nazli Nida , BAYRAM İbrahim , ÖZTÜRK Gökhan , SEZGİN Gulay , KÜPELİ Serhan , YARKIN Fügen
Published: December 2020

Aim: BK virus (BKV)-associated hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a common complication in patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of BKV infection in pediatric patients receiving HSCT.
Material and Methods: Total of 51 patients aged between 16 months and 16 years old and followed up between October 2015 and September 2017 were included in the study. The patients were monitored by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (Anatolia Geneworks, Turkey) test for the detection of BKV DNA in urine and blood.
Results: Of patients, 46 received allogeneic HSCT and 5 autologous HSCT. BKV DNA positivity was detected in urine and/or blood of total 27 (52.9%) patients in whom 26 (56.5%) of 46 patients with allogeneic transplantation, and 1 (20.0%) of 5 patients with autologous transplantation. BKV viral load in urine >107 copies/ml required for preemptive treatment was detected in 12 (26.1%) of 46 patients received allogeneic HSCT. The development of HC was prevented in 9 (75.0%) of the 12 patients given preemptive treatment, while 3 (25.0%) cases developed HC and cured by treatment. BKV viruria was detected >109 copies/ml in two weeks before the onset of HC and was accepted as a prognostic indicator for predictive diagnosis of HC. BKV viremia was found >104 copies/ml in 1 patient within two weeks before the onset of cystitis.
Conclusion: Screening for BKV infection, especially BKV viruria in HSCT patients, is recommended for the predictive diagnosis of HC in patients at high risk.
Impulsivity traits, emotions and mobile phone sexting among college students in Kenya
Authors: Otanga Habil , Aslam Hannan
Published: December 2020

Sexting using internet-enabled mobile phones is increasingly becoming central to college students’ communication. Understanding prevalence rates and psychological predictors in an understudied population in sub-Saharan Africa therefore warrants concern. This survey study sought to examine (a) sexting prevalence rates; (b) impulsivity traits and sexting; and (c) whether emotions moderate the relationship between impulsivity traits and sexting among college students. Data from undergraduate students (N = 464; M(SD) age = 22.84 (.91); 50.4% female) were collected using a questionnaire measuring impulsivity, emotions and engagement in sexting and analysed using descriptive statistics, t-tests and regression analysis. Moderation analysis was conducted using the PROCESS macro for SPSS. Results show that sexting was reported by over half the sample and men were significantly more likely to send and respond to sexts. Lack of premeditation predicted sending but not responding; positive urgency predicted responding but not sending; and sensation seeking predicted both aspects of sexting. Desire, fear and happiness moderated the relationship between impulsivity traits and sexting. Findings suggest that under specific heightened emotions, individuals with impulsivity traits are more likely to engage in sexting.
Qualitative study on the positive implications of the COVID-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe
Authors: Simbarashe Tinashe , Zirima Herber
Published: December 2020

Corona virus disease (COVID-19), a pandemic which emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, has caused a global crisis with most nations resorting to adopting national lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus. While the pandemic and the lockdowns have caused distress, this study seeks to explore the positive implications of the lockdown in Zimbabwe. The objectives of the research were to explore the benefits of the COVID-19 lockdown to family life in Zimbabwe, identify the positive psychosocial implications of the COVID-19 lockdown on individuals and explore the coping mechanisms adopted by people dealing with the temporary change of lifestyle caused by the lockdown. A qualitative research approach was used, utilizing a phenomenological research design. A total of 10 participants took part in the study. Purposive sampling was applied to carry out the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews were conducted using the WhatsApp platform. This was done to uphold the social distancing stipulations. Data were analysed through the use of thematic analysis. Major findings of the research were that parents were able to plan accordingly and avoid unnecessary impulsive buying. Parents had the opportunity to do a self-reflection. Parents and their families were able to seek God and be close to him through praying, read the bible and follow live streaming of church services online. Parents and their families stayed entertained through socializing with friends and relatives using social media platforms and by doing indoor exercises. One of the recommendations of the study is that the government should provide citizens with accurate and real-time updates to lessen anxiety among the people, as some people mislead other by giving false information.
 
Keywords: Qualitative study, COVID-19, corona virus, lockdown, positive, parenting, implications.
Psychosocial challenges and coping strategies of caregivers with family members under palliative care in Mufakose, Zimbabwe
Authors: Mguwata Tsitsi
Published: December 2020

This study sought to unearth the challenges and coping strategies of caregivers with family members under palliative care. As a high-density suburb, Mufakose is a dwelling place for the most economically marginalised members of the Zimbabwe urban dwellers. Having a family member under palliative care while being from a low social class has its ramifications and this was what the researcher sought to find out by carrying a qualitative research on six care givers (n = 6) sampled by purposive sampling. In-depth interviews guided by a self-constructed interview guide were used to collect data and thematic analysis was used for analysis. The interviews were carried out in Shona, the local language for the participants, and responses were later translated to English. The study indicated that the caregivers encountered a myriad of challenges ranging from social, economic and health problems. Disturbed sleeping patterns, weight loss, stress, inhibited social mobility, strained family relationships, limited health information about the illness, role conflict and increased financial constraints were the major cited challenges. The research established that caregivers are proactive and numerous coping strategies are used in dealing with the challenges. The coping strategies being used can be classified into appraisal-focused, problem-focused and emotion-focused. Although some coping strategies are maladaptive, most of them are quite adaptive, and with effective interventions the fortunes and lifestyle of caregivers can be overturned.
 
Keywords: Palliative care, family caregiver, coping strategy, challenges, home-based care.
Selected Demographic Characteristics and Employees’ Job satisfaction in Government Organizations: Dangila, Ethiopia
Authors: Kelkay Asrat Dagnew , Sahile Amare , Mola Sewagegn , Yeshiwas Dilnesa
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference between selected demographic characteristics and employees’ job satisfaction in government organizations. The study used a descriptive survey design. Data were collected from 112 government employees selected as sample members by using a stratified random sampling technique. To determine the levels of government employees’ job satisfaction, a one-sample t-test was used and an independent t-test was used for measuring whether there exists a significant difference between employees’ sex group on their job satisfaction, whereas a one-way analysis of variance analysis technique was applied to measure whether there exists a significant difference among government employees’ job satisfaction on their age, educational level and work experience. The following findings were obtained; employees had a significantly lower level of satisfaction on their jobs, job satisfaction of employees remained the same regardless of sex group differences and regardless of age, years of service and educational level group differences.
 
Keywords: Demographic characteristics, employees’ satisfaction and government organizations.
An Overview of Analytical Methods for Bisphenol A
Authors: Harmanci Nilgün Yenil
Published: December 2020

Our food preparation and eating habits have gradually changed due to the pace of business life. Which have paved the way for the rapid development of ready-made food and plastic production industries. Various packets used for storing and selling ready-made foods and disposable plastic products contain Bisphenol A (BPA) which is very dangerous for health. This substance which can be transferred to the food not only acts like a hormone in the human body but also causes various diseases such as cancer, diabetes and obesity. The sensitive determination of this substance has gained importance in foods, human body fluids and tissues. For this purpose, researchers have developed various chromatographic, electrochemical and spectroscopic methods for BPA determination. In this review, the purpose of use, usage areas, exposure routes of BPA and its harms, methods developed to determine substance in question and pros and cons of various methods are discussed.
The Effect of Particulate Matter Pollution of Saharan Dust Over Europe in May-2020: A Case Study of Karaman City Center, Turkey
Authors: Sassi Ashour
Published: December 2020

Desert dust rising from the African region and covered very long distances with meteorological events can be an important source of pollution for many countries from time to time. Although dust and sand masses that remain in the atmosphere for a long time are known to be inert and stable, but studies show that they affect vegetative production by changes in precipitation and radiation regimes. It is important for natural phenomena and has also revealed their effects in regions over which the atmospheric transport occurs. The Sahara dust storm of mid-May 2020 has strongly, affected many European countries. The Sahara dust and hot air transport is reported over the Mediterranean region to the Balkans and further to Turkey. Depending on the climatic conditions, the Sahara dust may remain in some regions for longer period. Rainy and humid weather conditions slow down the flow of dust and increase the settling rate in that region. In such cases it creates mud-like precipitation accompanying with rain. In this study, Sahara dust pollution effect is investigated for a particulate event pollution with the use of measurements from the network system in all cities in Turkey. For this purpose, the values of Particulate Matter (PM) pollution are analysed before the desert dust reached Turkey, during the event and when it left the country. PM measurement values in Karaman province were examined and it was shown that the Sahara dust increased significantly in the period when it reached this region. Then, PM values were seen to come down to normal levels.
Сверхзвуковые газовые и химические лазеры: развитие технологий
Authors: Авдеев А.В. , Борейшо А.С. , Киселев И.А. , Морозов А.В. , Орлов А.Е.
Published: December 2020

Сверхзвуковые газовые и химические лазеры являются источниками мощного непрерывного излучения с высоким оптическим качеством. Эти качества позволяет использовать такие лазеры в составе автономных мобильных комплексов. Представлен краткий обзор работ по созданию и совершенствованию лазеров, формированию высококачественного излучения, разработки перспективных систем хранения и подготовки рабочего тела, систем восстановления давления.
Contemporary approach to diagnosis of ischemic stroke pathogenetic variants in patients with atherosclerosis and arterial hypertension
Authors: Anufriev PL , Tanashyan MM , Gulevskaya TS
Published: December 2020

The angio- and neurovisualization methods vigorously developing in recent decades determine the relevance of improvement of etiopathogenetic ischemic stroke classification used for the treatment tactics selection and for secondary prevention of the disorder. The study was aimed to clarify the capabilities of clinical diagnosis for pathogenetic variants of ischemic stroke. For that, in 125 postmortem cases, the macro and microscopic examination of brain and cardiovascular system was carried out in order to verify the stroke pathogenesis established as a result of the previous patients’ examination. The study demonstrates the great potential of the major pathogenetic stroke subtypes (large-artery atherosclerosis, cardioembolism, small-artery occlusion) diagnosis using the complex of contemporary clinical and instrumental methods and the main morphological criteria of these subtypes in accordance with the TOAST classification. Moreover, the clinical and pathomorphological assessment allowed us to differentiate stroke resulting from various alterations of single cerebral artery, the atherothrombotic occlusion (44% of cases for the subtype), arterio-arterial embolism (13%) and critical stenosis (10%), as well as stroke resulting from cerebrovascular insufficiency (33%), within the “large-artery atherosclerosis” subtype. Thus, the high informativity of the existing examination methods allows for a more differentiated understanding of the cause of ischemic stroke, which is fully in line with modern personalized medicine.
Experience of distante education of the forensic medicine in condition of self-isolation during the pandemic 2020
Authors: Kil’dyushov E. M. , Egorova E. V.
Published: December 2020

Despite the more than a century of the existence of the Department of Forensic Medicine Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, the experience of remote teaching of forensic medicine on it until now was absent. Сenturies, programs of education have changed, but the full-time education of students at the department was constant. Distance learning appeared at the department as a forced measure in self-isolation during the 2020 pandemic.
Social-Psychological Maturity: Forming the Concept
Authors: Dotsenko Evgeny L.
Published: December 2020

A definition of the social-psychological maturity of the person is proposed in the article. The definition was specified by means of collating with other concepts, comprising an attribution of “maturity”: psychological maturity, person's maturity and social maturity. Accordingly, the phenomena corresponded to each of the 4 types of maturity were outlined. The processes through which the social-psychological maturity is came into being and grow up were described. It was principally shown how the personality questionnaire can be used to measure the social-psychological maturity, basing on genetic relation between person's maturity and social-psychological maturity.
Psychological Components of the Quality of Life of Students with Voice Impairment
Authors: Barabanov Rodion E. , Odintsova Maria A. , Fantalova Elena B.
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the description of the results of an empirical study of the quality of life in students (boys and girls) with a pathology of the vocal apparatus and their conditionally healthy peers. As a result of the work carried out, the features of the psychological structure of the quality of life of boys and girls with voice impairments were identified in comparison with conditionally healthy respondents. The influence of readiness for self-development on the quality of life of boys and girls with voice disorders was studied. It turned out that the severity of cognitive needs and readiness for selfdevelopment is a significant factor influencing the psychological structure of the quality of life of individuals. At the same time, the structure of the quality of life includes components of readiness for selfdevelopment, existential fulfillment, internal resources, personal activity and satisfaction with life.
The Manifestation of Locus of Control Depending on the Type of Professional Value Orientations of Students of Governmental Universities of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia
Authors: Samoylik Natalya A.
Published: December 2020

The article presents the results of the study of the expression of the locus of control depending on the type of professional value orientations in case of cadets of a departmental university of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. The analysis of types of professional value orientations showed the cognitive one is the most common in the sample of cadets, which demonstrates the attitude to the learning process and awareness of responsibility for the organization of the process of acquisition and subsequent

application of professional knowledge in professional activities. The results of the study showed that representatives with a pronounced emotional type are more focused on interpersonal relationships. Cadets with a pronounced behavioral type of professional value orientations tend to strive to avoid failures and

understand the importance of maintaining service relationships. The results obtained can be used by psychologists and employees of the personnel services of the criminal executive system to develop programs of psychological support for the professionalization of prison staff.
Anti Islam hingga Dekat Emak-Emak: Perang Citra Jokowi dan Prabowo pada Pemilihan Presiden 2019
Authors: Qorib Fathul , Saleh Mohammad
Published: December 2020

Pencitraan yang dilakukan kandidat presiden bisa terjadi dalam berbagai media. Salah satu media yang jarang dipakai tetapi unik adalah melalui video klip Goyang Jempol Jokowi Gaspol dan The Power of Emak-Emak. Penelitian ini menggunakan segitiga makna semiotika C. S. Pierce yaitu representamen, objek, dan interpretan, guna mengungkap interpretasi tersembunyi dari video klip politik tersebut. Penggunaan konsep ini dibatasi pada interpretan pada gambar dibandingkan pada lirik lagu. Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif kualitatif agar dapat mendukung teori semiotika untuk mengungkap makna dari kedua video klip tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Jokowi direpresentasikan sebagai sosok merakyat yang selalu didukung masyarakat, dekat dengan generasi milenial, dan sosok yang tidak anti Islam. Sedangkan Prabowo direpresentasikan sebagai sosok yang dicintai para emak-emak, sosok yang dekat dengan ulama dan umat Islam, dan sosok yang bisa memberikan solusi dari masalah-masalah yang muncul sejak pemerintahan Jokowi. Video klip yang digunakan oleh Jokowi dan Prabowo memiliki penggambaran citra yang ingin ditonjolkan guna memenangkan pemilihan presiden. A presidential candidate's political imaging can take many forms. One of the unique media that is rarely used is video clips, such as Goyang Jempol Jokowi Gaspol and The Power of Emak-Emak. This study used triadic relations, from C. S. Pierce's semiotics, between representamen, objects, and interpretants, to uncover hidden interpretations of the political video clips. The research was a qualitative descriptive study to support the theory of semiotics to reveal profound meanings in the video clips. The use of this concept was limited to interpretants in images rather than song lyrics. The results of this study found that Jokowi was represented as a populist figure who was always supported by the community, close to the millennial generation, and not anti-Islam. Meanwhile, Prabowo was represented as a figure who was loved by Indonesian women, close to ulama and Muslims, and can provide solutions to problems that have emerged since Jokowi's administration. The video clips used by Jokowi and Prabowo contained highlighted images of both candidates to win the presidential election.
Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran E-Commerce Boogie.id Menggunakan IMC Model Dwi Sapta
Authors: Suliano Mufid Ramadhani
Published: December 2020

Boogie awalnya sempat menjadi top brand di bidang perlengkapan outdoor, namun perlahan mulai meredup. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi komunikasi pemasaran Boogie.id menggunakan IMC model Dwi Sapta yang membahas tentang discovery circle, intent circle, dan strategy circle. Jenis penelitian pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini dilakukan melalui wawancara semi terstruktur dengan lima orang marketing Boogie. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik yang dikemukakan oleh Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian pada discovery circle menunjukkan bahwa Boogie sudah melakukan market review, competitor review, dan consumer review. Pada intent circle, problem dari Boogie yaitu kurangnya brand awareness terutama dari kalangan milenial serta minimnya budget yang dimiliki sehingga pengembangan produk dan inovasi produk menjadi terhambat. Pada strategy circle, Boogie memiliki brand soul sebagai pelopor produk outdoor di Indonesia, serta memiliki produk yang berbeda dengan kompetitornya yaitu produk perahu karet dan produk water activities.Boogie was once a top brand for outdoor products, but now slowly starting to fade. This study aims to describe the marketing communication strategy of Boogie using the Dwi Sapta IMC model, including discovery circles, intent circles, and strategy circles. The research used a descriptive qualitative study. Data collection in this study was carried out through semistructured interviews with four marketing staff of Boogie. The data were analysed using the technique proposed by Miles and Huberman. The results of research in discovery circles showed that Boogie conducted market, competitor, and consumer reviews. For the intent circle, the problem from Boogie was the lack of brand awareness among young target consumers and lack of budget resulting in the hampered product development and product innovation. For the strategy circle, Boogie has a soul brand as a pioneer of outdoor products in Indonesia and has different products from its competitors, namely rubber boat products and water activities products.
Akomodasi Komunikasi Mahasiswa Pendatang
Authors: Nurdiana Elsa Eka Putri , Gucci Yolla Castro , Rachmat Adi Pujo , Safitri Dini
Published: December 2020

Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) yang beberapa di antaranya merupakan pendatang, menghadapi berbagai kendala dan tantangan dalam menyesuaikan diri dengan lingkungan yang sementara mereka tinggali. Salah satunya adalah geger budaya di mana hal ini merujuk pada komunikasi atau proses mereka berinteraksi dengan orang sekitar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perubahan komunikasi yang dialami oleh mahasiswa pendatang di UNJ. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah akomodasi komunikasi dan habitus. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara dan observasi dengan enam mahasiswa pendatang di program studi Ilmu Komunikasi UNJ. Dari hasil penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa terdapat perubahan komunikasi pada mahasiswa pendatang dengan mengamati dan mengikuti perilaku atau kebudayaan yang ada. Perubahan terjadi dari hasil upaya adaptasi yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa pendatang tersebut. Some students in the communication department of Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) are immigrants, facing various obstacles and challenges in adjusting to the environment they live in temporarily. One of them is culture shock, referring to the communication or processes they interact with the people around them. This study aims to determine the changes in communication patterns experienced by immigrant students at UNJ. The theory used in this research is communication accommodation and habitus. This research is qualitative research with data collection methods, namely interviews with and observation of six immigrant students at the communication department of UNJ. Based on the results of this study, it was found that there was a change in communication patterns among non-resident students by observing and following existing behavior or culture. Changes occur from the results of the adaptation efforts made by these immigrant students.
Modern possibilities of non-invasive research and remote monitoring of capillary blood flow in human skin
Authors: Fedorovich A. A. , Gorshkov A. Yu. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: December 2020

A brief review is dedicated to the latest advances in the field of non-invasive studies of capillary blood flow in humans based on the developments of Russian scientists. Modern computer technologies have significantly expanded the capabilities of researchers and make it possible to obtain information about fundamental processes at the level of the metabolic link of the vascular bed not only in a hospital setting, but also in a remote access mode, which is extremely important in the context of a pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Setting up a methodology for evaluating, analyzing and predicting the sustainable development of economic agents amid Grand Challenges
Authors: Lyubushin N.P. , Babicheva N.E. , Kupryushina O.M. , Khanin D.I.
Published: December 2020

Subject. Mentioned in the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, Grand Challenges entail difficulties, threats and opportunities for the national development. The complicated nature, scale of problems and threats cannot be addressed, eliminated or resolved by multiplying resources consumed. This aspect should be taken into consideration in evaluating, analyzing and predicting the sustainable development of economic agents operating amid grand challenges.
Objectives. We outline a methodology for a set of methods used to evaluate, analyze and predict the sustainable development of economic agents operating amid grand challenges.
Methods. The methodological framework comprises the resource-based approach, which we set up and tested when conducting the economic analysis of the sustainable development of economic agents.
Results. The article produced an algorithm for evaluating, analyzing and predicting the sustainable development of economic agents operating amid grand challenges. We determined sustainable development indicators throughout hierarchical levels and thresholds based on the Fibonacci numbers, which satisfy the sustainable development amid grand challenges.
Conclusions. There should be a set of subjective, industrial and technological indicators to monitor the performance of national programs and strategies and governance of economic operations, since such indicators could help gauge the impact of the grand challenge throughout its phases. The proposed algorithm will amplify the economic analysis methodology and highlight partial and integrated indicators measuring reserves and new operational environment of economic agents in the time of grand challenges.
Quantitative parameters of anti-money laundering regulation
Authors: Tanyushcheva N.Yu.
Published: December 2020

Subject. As financial institutions carry out a huge number of transactions, the financial sector definitely needs to automate some control procedures, including anti-money laundering ones. The effectiveness of automated control measures directly depends on how adequately tasks for the software are written. The article examines the impact of macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP per capita, average wage, and the scale of the shadow economy in the G20 countries and in two of the CIS countries (Belarus and Tajikistan) on thresholds of the fixed limit of transaction (FLT), which is regulated with the anti-money laundering legislation, including the fixed limit of cash transaction (FLCT).
Objectives. I investigate approaches to setting FLT (FLCT) in different countries and formulate my opinion on this issue.
Methods. The methodological basis of the study was made up of empirical and logical constructions, statistical analysis, synthesis, systems approach.
Results. I identified why FLT (FLCT) are denied. This happens due to lawmakers' confidence in the effectively controlled financial sector, or the corruption pressure. The countries with FLT (FLCT) introduce and use them formally. The article presents the risk-based approach to measuring the FLCT based on the macroeconomic indicators (average annual wages, savings per capita).
Conclusions and Relevance. The case of Russia shows that the inflation undermines the barrier function of FLT (FLCT), while the analytical division of financial intelligence has to handle more issues. The proposed approach will help reduce costs the financial system incurs to process financial information in order to counter money laundering.
Scenario forecasting for the choice of energy source type in civil aviation
Authors: Klochkov V.V. , Ratner S.V. , Rozhdestvenskaya S.M.
Published: December 2020

Subject. Aviation is one of promising transport sectors for the use of hydrogen. However, the level of readiness of aircraft technologies for electric traction and fuel cells as on-board energy sources is too low to accurately predict their economic parameters.
Objectives. The aim is to forecast scenarios for technological development of the ‘aircraft and civil aviation’ system, based on its endogenous properties; to build a set of threshold values for external development parameters of the system under study, separating the areas of preference for alternative fuel and energy technologies.
Methods. We employ general scientific methods of research.
Results. The paper shows the boundaries of prices for aviation kerosene and methane, for aviation kerosene and hydrogen, and for methane and hydrogen, enabling to determine conditions, under which the transition to a particular fuel and energy technology will be economically justified, considering the necessary cost of changing the design of the aircraft.
Conclusions. The presented maps of technological forks demonstrate that the transition to hydrogen in aviation will occur only after the price for methane passes its minimum (which is determined by the future level of perfection of its extraction and production technologies), and then exceeds the price for hydrogen, due to the limited easily accessible resources of natural gas. However, this conclusion rests on the assumption that there are no strict measures to discourage hydrocarbon energy in the aviation sector, and that there is no economy of scale.