bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale under TEE Guidance in Cryptogenic Stroke and Migraine
Authors: Long Chao , Feng Yao , Lyv Xiao , Lei Zheng , Tan Zu , Kuang Wen , Deng Hao
Published: September 2021

Background. To investigate safety and clinical efficacy of percutaneous
closure of PFO under TEE guidance in patients with cryptogenic stroke
(CS) and migraine, combined PFO and large right-to-left shunt（RLS）.
Methods. From January 2018 to June 2021 in our hospital, 128 patients
were treated by percutaneous PFO occlusion under TEE guidance in CS and
migraine. Effective occlusion rate, complications, cerebral ischemia
events, migraine relief, and hospitalization costs were analyzed.
Postoperative follow-up were conducted. Results. All the 128 patients
were successful in percutaneous PFO occlusion. The average operation
time was 20~32 (25.6±4.2) min, the average
hospitalization time was 2~3(2.8±0.4) d. There were 122
patients without RLS and 6 patients with medium residual RLS, with the
sealing efficiency of 95.31% by TTE and right heart contrast
echocardiography. 30 patients with migraine underwent percutaneous PFO
occlusion, 24 patients relief after operation, with a relief rate of
80.0%. Postoperative follow-up was conducted for
1-36（28.8±3.6）months, and no follow-up was lost. 98 cases of CS with
PFO underwent percutaneous blockade were followed up without cerebral
embolism recurrence, 26 of 30 patients with migraine received
significant remission of migraine, with remission rate of 86.66%. There
were no serious adverse events. Conclusions. For patients with CS and
migraine, combined PFO and large RLS, percutaneous PFO occlusion under
the guidance of TEE has fewer complications and is safe and effective.
It can prevent the recurrence of CS and treat migraine.
Relationship between effective refractory period and inducibility of atrial fibrillation from the superior vena cava after pulmonary vein isolation
Authors: Yamagishi Yasunobu , Oginosawa Yasushi , Fujino Yoshihisa , Yagyu Keishiro , Miyamoto Taro , Tsukahara Keita , Ohe Hisaharu , Kohno Ritsuko , Kataoka Masaharu , Abe Haruhiko
Published: September 2021

Background: In terms of the pulmonary vein (PV), atrial fibrillation
(AF) patients have a shorter effective refractory period (ERP) and a
larger dispersion of the ERP than patients without AF. Although the
frequency of AF from the superior vena cava (SVC) was the highest among
non-PV foci, the characteristics of the ERP in the SVC (SVC-ERP) were
unclear. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the relationship
between SVC-ERP and the inducibility of AF after pulmonary vein
isolation (PVI). Methods and Results: Consecutive 28 patients who
underwent PVI were included. After successful PVI, the SVC-ERP was
measured at three positions in SVC. Rapid electrical stimuli were
delivered at the shortest SVC-ERP to induce AF. Patients in whom AF was
induced were assigned to the SVC-induced group (SIG) and the remaining
patients were the non-SVC-induced group (non-SIG). The size of the SVC
sleeve was evaluated using three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping.
The SIG had a significantly shorter average SVC-ERP (236.0±25.2 vs.
294.8±36.8 ms, p<0.001), while SVC-ERP dispersion was not
significantly different (30.0±25.4 vs. 33.3±20.1 ms, p=0.56). Although
the longer SVC diameter was significantly longer in the SIG (27.4±4.3
vs. 22.9±4.6 mm, p=0.03), the SVC-ERP was significantly associated with
pacing inducibility of AF after adjustment for the longer SVC diameter
(odds ratio: 0.96 [1-ms increments], p=0.01). Conclusions: The SIG
had a shorter SVC-ERP, while the dispersion was not significantly
different between the two groups. The SVC-ERP can be one of the
mechanisms of arrhythmogenicity for AF originating from the SVC.
Kara Para Aklama ile Mücadelede Uluslararası Kuruluşların Rolü
Authors: Doğan Bilal , Yıldız Abdunnur
Published: September 2021

Kara para kanun dışı yollardan sağlanan kazanç demektir. Kara para bir ülkede makro ve mikroekonomiyi, finansal sistemi ve bunlarla birlikte uluslararası piyasaları olumsuz etkilemektedir. Kara Paranın tarihsel gelişimi incelendiğinde uluslararası literatürde ilk olarak para aklama (money loundering) kavramının yer ettiği görülmektedir. Kara para aklama kavramı, kazancın suçtan sağlandığını, dolayısıyla da kirli olduğunu ve onu kullanabilmek için aklanıp temizlenmesi gerektiğini ifade eder. Kara para aklayıcıları devletin, kamu düzeni için uygulamaya koyduğu yasaları çiğneyerek toplum düzenini bozmakta, kamu otoritesine ve vatandaşlara zarar vermektedir. Suç çeteleri öncül suç neticesinde sağladıkları suç gelirinin müsadereye konu olmasını engellemek için bahse konu kara parayı çeşitli yöntemlerle aklamaktadır. Bu çalışmada gün geçtikçe büyüyen, ülkelerin ulusal ve uluslararası güvenliğini tehdit eden ve ekonomik istikrarsızlığa neden olan kara para ve kara para aklama faaliyetleriyle mücadele konuları ulusal ve uluslararası yönleriyle ele alınarak bu konudaki gelişme ve düzenlemeler ile ulusal ve uluslararası kuruluşların faaliyetleri incelenmektedir. Çalışmada elde edilen sonuca göre, kara para aklama ile mücadelede devletler açısından uluslararası işbirliğinin önemli olduğu ve daha verimli bir mücadele için ülkelerin bilgi akışını hızlandırarak ikili anlaşmalar yapması gerektiğinin faydalı olacağı anlaşılmış olup ülkelerin kendi iç hukuk düzenlemelerini günümüz şartlarına göre gözden geçirmeleri gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır
18-Month Clinical Comparison of Giomer Based and Nano Technology Based Materials in Non-Carious Cervical Lesion Class V Restorations
Authors: H Kang Yoon
Published: September 2021

The 18-month randomized, controlled, split mouth, clinical trial have been completed. Visits include: screening, restoration placement, 6 month follow-up and 18-month follow-up. Cervical lesions were restored with giomer based BEAUTIFIL II LS (SHOFU, Kyoto, Japan) (BL) or nano technology based Filtek™ Supreme (3M, St. Paul, MN) (FS). Restorations were placed following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Clinical assessments were done by blinded examiners excluding the examiner that placed the restorations. Restorations were evaluated according to clinical criteria by Hickel, et al. including esthetic properties (surface luster, surface staining, marginal staining, color match, anatomical form), functional properties (fracture of material and retention, marginal adaptation, patient’s view) and biologic properties (recurrence of caries, tooth integrity, adjacent mucosa). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the Hickel criteria between groups. Hickel scores were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test compared differences between the two groups (BL - FS) within the same subject and then ranked the differences. Only positive and negative ranks were used in the analysis. The established null hypothesis: BL and FS will perform equally in Hickel Scoring (H0: BL = FS) was not rejected as no Hickel criteria comparisons showed statistical significances. Clinical performance comparison of non-carious cervical lesion restorations between giomer and nano technology based restorative systems showed no statistical differences according to Hickel criteria with similar clinical evaluations for both restorative materials.
Decontamination of Hard Tissue Using a Scanning Pulsed 9.3-µm CO2 Laser
Authors: Badreddine Ali
Published: September 2021

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the use of a scanning 9.3-µm CO2 laser beam to reduce or eliminate bacteria on hard tissue as a new method of non-specific decontamination to prevent cross-contamination during dental or medical procedures. Methods: A low energy level of a 9.3-μm CO2 laser beam was designed to deliver overall uniform photothermal energy in a 2-mm-diameter beam to eliminate bacteria on the surface of dental enamel without damaging the surface of the tooth. The study was conducted in two parts. The first part consisted of 10 human molars polished to a 1-μm finish and inoculated with S. mutans. The bacteria were stained with methylene blue and imaged through cross-polarization microscopy, and the area of the imaged surface containing bacteria was analyzed using ImageJ. The second part of the study consisted of 20 uncleaned extracted human molars used for evaluating cross-contamination of bacteria by measuring bacteria Colony Forming Units (CFU) ejected during an aerosol-generating procedure in vitro. Tryptic soy agar (TSA) plates were used to collect bacteria while cutting enamel. The TSA plates were incubated at 35o C for 24 hours, after which bacteria colonies were counted. Results: Examination using cross-polarization microscopy and imaging showed that the CO2 laser eliminated >98% of bacteria on the surface without altering the surface of teeth and similarly >98% in the aerosol/splatter from cutting of the enamel. Conclusion: The 9.3-μm CO2 laser resulted in nearly a complete elimination of viable bacteria.
Oral Cavity as the Seat of Oncohematological Diseases: Extramedullary Plasmacytoma on the Subject of Two Cases
Authors: Fabián Pintos Luis
Published: September 2021

Malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity largely (90%) consist of squamous cell carcinoma arising from the lining mucosa. The remaining 10% of oral malignancies from a heterogeneous group of tumors of different etiology. We present two cases of oncohematological pathology: Multiple Myeloma
Ovarian Cancer Revealed by Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration Anti-Yo Positive: A Case Report
Authors: Erraichi Hayat , Niaina Ezra Randriamanovontsoa  , Valère Litique  , Jean-Marc Limacher  , S. Berrad  , Karima Oualla  , Lamiae Ammadour  , Zineb Benbrahim  , S. Arifi  , Nawfal Mellas
Published: September 2021

Neurological paraneoplastic syndromes are rare, often associated with gynecological cancer or small cell lung cancer. This article reports a case of ovarian cancer to discuss the difficulties in the management of neurological paraneoplastic syndromes.
This is a case of paraneoplastic cerebellar syndrome with anti-Yo antibodies. Neurological syndromes, testing for onconeural antibodies and testing for underlying cancer provide a basis for the diagnosis. The anti-tumor treatment constitutes the mainstay of the care.
Prevalence of Orthopedic Problems in Medical Staff in KSA
Authors: Murad Manal abdulaziz , Alabdali Ahmed Abdulilah , Abousada Hoda Jehad , Riyadh Tawfeeq AlMalki  , Alanoud Abdullah Alharbi  , Abdulbari Hamoud Albalawi  , Ahmed Abdulqader Alzahrani  , Jassim Mubarak Aljassim
Published: September 2021

Among most Medical staff the orthopaedic complaint is very common and, in this research, we focused on the overall Prevalence of orthopaedic disorders among Medical workers, orthopaedic conditions differences between genders and educational levels. Then we overviewed the rates of orthopaedic diseases in different age groups in the general population. These study participants were Medical workers from Saudi Arabia and the results may not be applied to different sittings due to differences in facilities and work conditions.
Epigastric Pulsation: Prevalence and Association with Co-Morbidities in Saudi Population, a Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study
Authors: Manal Abdulaziz Murad  , Hoda Jehad Abousada  , Faisal Abdulaziz Almutairi  , Emad Bani Alharbi  , Khalid Saad Alrashdi  , Dr. Mujib Mualla Alotaibi  , Khalil Hassan Jafari  , ‎‏Mohammed Oqab Althagafi  , Majed Rabie Alhamdan  , Saud Mohammed Alotaibi
Published: September 2021

Epigastric pulsation is feeling of pulsation between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus. It can be found normally in population (especially in thin lean people) or abnormally as a sign or a symptom of other diseases, such as heart, liver, and aortic disease.
This descriptive study, using a questionnaire, assesses the prevalence of epigastric pulsation among 878-case sample, the association with other diseases especially DM, smoking history and obesity. Prevalence was 51.7%. Most common disease to be associated with epigastric pulsation is gastrointestinal disease. No association was found with DM. Positive association was found between smoking history and BMI, and the feeling of epigastric pulsation.
Patient Knowledge, Experience and Preferences towards HIV Differentiated Care Service in Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Beatrice May Onyango  , Joseph Wang‘ombe  , Collins O. Odhiambo
Published: September 2021

Background: Differentiated service delivery, a model fashioned to address the specific requirements of the continuum of HIV prevention, care and treatment for a sub-type of clients, was rolled out in Kenya in 2016. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine patient knowledge, experience and preference towards differentiated service delivery for the category of patients who had completed a year of HIV treatment and were considered to be doing well and enrolled in differentiated services in facilities implementing the model in Kiambu County. Method: The study used mixed method descriptive cross-sectional survey to identify the determinants of satisfaction among stable HIV positive patients enrolled in differentiated service delivery. In the qualitative arm, a structured questionnaire was administered to 404 participants across six health care facilities who were HIV positive male or female patients above 20 years had been enrolled in differentiated service delivery. Analysis for quantitative data was two pronged; exploratory analysis to get preliminary patterns followed by inferential statistics to analyse relationship between variables of interest. Qualitative data was collected concurrently through Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) randomly selected from the same pool of patients involved in quantitative arm. On completion, triangulation was done to identify prevailing themes in qualitative and significant values in quantitative data. Results: High levels of patient satisfaction were reported. 99% of participants reported being either satisfied (45%) or being Very satisfied (54%) n=404. Knowledge in HIV condition and treatment, Knowledge of differentiated services, waiting time, savings in time and cost as well as health care worker respect had the strongest associations to satisfaction with differentiated services. Conclusion: Patients enrolled in differentiated service are satisfied with the services offered under the model.
Clinical Validation of Natural Plant Based Skincare Supplement in Healthy Subjects
Authors: Dr. Vidyadhar Kumbhar  , Dr. Veena Deo  , Ankush Chourasia  , Dr. Gayatri Ganu  , Dr. Rupali Mali
Published: September 2021

Background: The growing field of psycho-dermatology is all about the mind-skin connection. It addresses the link between our emotional state, the body’s physiological response to our emotional state, and the outcome of this response on our skin, body, health, and well-being. The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate safety and efficacy of BP-G01 in improving skin health, complexion and skin luster. Material and methods: Total 33 subjects were screened and out them 3 were considered as drop outs and 30 completed subjects were involved in the study. Natural plant based skincare supplement (BP-G01) contains Plant based protein blend like Plant proteins like rice and pea proteins. The glow blend like evening primrose extract, pearl powder, orange, pomegranate, grape seed extract, sea buckthorn extract and tocopherols from plant source. The adaptogenic blend like Ashwagandha, Amla, Tulsi, Mulethi and Turmeric extracts. It was consumed as 90 days’ treatment in dose of 20 gm in the morning after breakfast or post workout with 200 ml of water or milk. Natural plant based skincare supplement (BP-G01) improve improved skin luminosity, brightness, radiance and complexion, skin hydration, skin discoloration, dark circles, dark spots from face and neck and skin evenness indicated by MASI scoring for reducing hyper pigmentation, dark spots/ circles and redness and reduction in mild acne counts. VAS for the improvements in skin complexion and evenness. C.L.B.T. imperfections scale. Result: There was 17.08, 22.79, 32.56 and 37.96% reduction in the MASI score at day 15, 30, 60 and day 90 respectively by reducing hyper pigmentation, dark spots/ circles and redness by MASI scoring. MASI acne score at baseline was 9.10 ± 1.19 which was decreased throughout the period of treatment by reduction in mild acne counts as per modified MASI scoring. Conclusion: BP-G01 is safe and effective in promoting skin health in healthy adults.
APUNTES SOBRE POLÍTICA DE EDUCACIÓN TÉCNICA SUPERIOR EN CHILE. Avances y desafíos 2010-2020
Authors: Alarcón-Leiva Jorge , Gotelli-Alvial Catalina
Published: September 2021

El artículo se propone examinar algunos aspectos de la Educación Técnica Superior en Chile, teniendo como referencias históricas la reciente Ley de Educación Superior de 2019 y la transformación originada en 1980 en esta modalidad educativa terciaria, a cuya luz se pretenden abordar sus característicos niveles de privatización y desarticulación. De esta manera, el texto ofrece una descripción del comportamiento de algunos indicadores relevantes de la modalidad educativa, un esbozo histórico de su desarrollo, a partir de antecedentes generales, y una tipificación de sus tareas centrales. Como resultado de este análisis, se identifican los desafíos que se plantean a la Educación Técnica Superior en el país.
ISOLATED HYPOPLASIA OF THE RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY IN A YOUNG ATHLETE: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   Z.A. Bashlyaeva Children’s City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, Russia, Sharykin A.S. ,   Moscow Scientific and Practical Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine of the Moscow Department of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia, Karelina E.V. ,   Z.A. Bashlyaeva Children’s City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, Russia, Konstantinova N.K. ,   Z.A. Bashlyaeva Children’s City Clinical Hospital, Moscow, Russia, Badtieva V.A. ,   Moscow Scientific and Practical Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine of the Moscow Department of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
Published: September 2021

A unique clinical observation of the intravital diagnosis of hypoplasia of the right coronary artery in the young professional athlete is presented. This observation demonstrates the importance of carrying out stress tests during the dispensary examination of athletes, as well as modern methods of diagnosis of pathology of coronary arteries.
Updating Social Theory: Redefinition of Modernization
Authors: POGOSYAN Vardgues
Published: September 2021

The article considered a critical appraisal of the modernization theory in its mono-paradigm frames and offers a heterodox conceptual meaning of modernization. Obviously, the varieties of methodological ap- proaches to that important theoretical topic would have to be much more comprehensive than con- temporary interpretations of linear pattern mainstream theories propose. Rethinking the conceptual foun- dations of the existing interpretation of the very concept is the model of adaptive modernization. Protect- ing its own matrix core, the system carries out partial correction of specific parameters, in which there is a lag, to increase their own vitality. Constructive changes are intra-systemic and occur within the existing order, without destroying its foundations, main institutional structures, and preserve the generic socio- cultural genotype Modernization, as reception of foreign cultural innovations (technical and technological) with their appropriate adaptation to the endogenous conditions, is an adequate adaptive response of a so- cial system to external risks or exogenous origin impact.
Features of the Socio-Political and Theoretical Foundations of the Philosophical Understanding of Law from the Middle Ages to the Present
Authors: ORTYNSKYI Volodymyr , SLYVKA Stepan , SCOTNA Nadiya , LEVYTSKA Oksana , SHCHERBAI Ivanna
Published: September 2021

The article aims to study the genesis of the philosophical understanding of the law, from the Middle Ages to modern times. The reason for choosing such a significant period of time is that the purpose of the article is to trace the dynamics of understanding the philosophy of law. The methodological basis of this scientific article was formed by the most important approaches, methods and principles of historical research. A study was carried out on the genesis of philosophical understanding of the law, from the Middle Ages to modern times. The understanding of the philosophy of law in different eras of time was considered. In addition, the understanding of the philosophy of law during the Renaissance was examined in detail. The main ideas of law in the philosophical spins of the thinkers of the Enlightenment are considered. The characteristic features of the modern philosophy of law are determined.
Issues of Complementing the Political and Civic Culture in the Conditions of the Democratic Transition of the Republic of Armenia
Authors: MARGARYAN Mariam , MOVSISYAN Marine
Published: September 2021

In this article, the authors have investigated the issues of complementarity of political and civic cultures in the Republic of Armenia and the importance of participation in their effective development. It has been stated that in the conditions of a democratic transition, participatory democracy can be false or marginal in nature, due to which it can be perceived as irresponsible freedom, but the reality is different. The mani­pu­lative and philosophical bases of participation were also studied. It has been substantiated the approach that in the absence of a consolidation, the new democratic space formed due to the active participation of the masses does not solve the problem of political stability, but on the contrary, deepens the crises of poli­tical development. It emphasizes that the effectiveness of the process of overcoming crises in the condi­ti­ons of democratic transition of the Republic of Armenia requires scientific-analytical management based on the principles of consolidation, the professionalism of the strategic elites; especially after the “Velvet Revoluti?n”. The relationship between democracy and demarchy were also studied.
The Philosophy of the European Union Legislation Formation in the Field of Local Governance Construction
Authors: LYCHENKO Iryna , KRASIVSKYY Orest , LESKO Natalia , PAYLIUK Nataliia , MARUSIAK Lidiia
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to substantiating the philosophical and legal approach to the law within the framework of the formation of a legal framework in the field of creating a qualitatively new system of local self-government. The article examines the problems of jurisprudence from the standpoint of the philosophy of law within the framework of local government. In the article, the author also examines the historical and methodological aspects of the development of the philosophical foundations of the formation of the system of local self-government as the most important moment in the formation of European liberalism due to its genesis. The purpose of the article is to describe the direct influence of the philosophy of law on the formation and development of the legal worldview of building a system of local self-govern­ment. Throughout its history, the European Union has developed a set of standards on which local self-government systems of EU member states and applicants for this status are built. The complexity and simultaneous importance of legislative regulation of the functioning of this system are evidenced by the fact that the legislation and principles of international law used by the EU in the field of local self-government are among the “youngest” ones.
Linguistic Philosophy in the Context of the Anthropological Turn of Culture
Authors: SLABOUZ Viktoriia , BUTKO Yuliia , MOZHOVYI Leonid , NIKITINA Nataliia , MATORYNA Nataliia
Published: September 2021

The article considers the role of the ideas of linguistic philosophy in the context of the anthropological turn of culture that happened in the middle of the 20th century. Culture has constantly been developing on the horizon of man, and all its initiations have always met at the point of “life of man”, which is impossible without language as an essential anthropological attribute of man. The purports of linguistic philosophy (ordinary language philosophy) are relevant as never before. The study presented is based on the phenomenology of Nietzsche’s ideas of returning a new European thought to the origins of modern culture –the idea of a sovereign individual, which is determined by power over himself and his destiny, the ideas of the representatives and founders of linguistic philosophy, the slogan by I. Kant “Sapere aude!” (“Dare to think for yourself!”), on the historical excursus concerning the origin of the term “anthropological turn”. The anthropological turn in the culture of the 20th century together with the purports of linguistic philosophy brought back and developed further the main idea of new European culture – the idea of the self-worth of life, individuality, and freedom. These events gave a new value meaning to this idea.
Development of Personal Identity Among Sami Adolescents Living in the Arctic Territories of Russia
Authors: FLOTSKAYA Natalia , ARYABKINA Irina , BULANOVA Svetlana , PONOMAREVA Maria , FLOTSKIY Nikolay
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to the problem of studying the personal identity of Sami adolescents living in the Arctic territories of Russia. The study aims to study the characteristics of the personal identity of Sami boys and Sami girls in adolescence.
The article presents the results of an empirical study carried out according to the methodology developed based on the test “Who am I?” developed by Kuhn and McPartland. The respondents were 39 Sami adolescents aged 12-13 years and 40 Sami adolescents aged 14-15 years. All respondents were from the indigenous Sami people.
When studying personal identity, we analyzed the characteristics corresponding to each identity component: gender, social, ethnic, family, professional, individual, physical, active and undifferentiated. The study results made it possible to reveal the characteristics of the personal identity of Sami adolescents compared to the personal identity of their Russian peers.
The data obtained expand modern psychological ideas about the patterns of personality development in adolescence, how the human psyche functions in a changing world, and clarify the meaningful characteristics of the psychological portrait of a modern adolescent.
Project of Libertarianism in the Conceptual Interpretation of Postmodernity: Microcosm vs Macrocosm and the “Inbetween Man”
Authors: VLASOVA Tetiana , PSHINKO Oleksandr , BONDARCHUK Serhiі , VEPRYTSKYI Roman
Published: September 2021

The ambivalence of meanings in the postmodern theories accentuates the hermeneutic interpretation of concepts: the new “cosmic meanings” have changed the world picture in quite a revolutionary way. Though the views on postmodernism are contradictory, of principle importance is the idea that there are some valid “inventions”, which have given meaning to this term; in politics, it is the rise of neoliberalism and libertarianism. Thus, the paper aims to research the interrelation of the “inner” logic of the “free indi- vidual”, his/her micro-and macrocosm in libertarianism with the external political transformations and ideological discourses of postmodernity. The research results show that science and arts allow focusing on the interpretation of the consequences of those phenomena, which are going on at the level of the “political unconscious”. The theorists insist on rethinking the categories of libertarianism: the included concepts are challenging to combine in the principle of the domination of liberty. The focus on libertarianism stipulates the novelty of the research as the postmodern feature, which provides validity to the term “late postmod- ernism”. The new cosmology of the third millennium gives the possibility to use the term “cosmological postmodernism”.
Functional, Semantic and Linguistic Features of Latin Text on Vanitas Works of Fine Art
Authors: LAZER-PANKIV Olesia , KOROLOVA Nataliia , STEFANOVA Nataliia
Published: September 2021

The article presents the results of a study of Latin inscriptions on paintings and engravings of the Vanitas genre. The sources of borrowing citations, their functional-semantic and linguistic load are analysed. The research proves that texts in Latin are an integral part of paintings and engravings of the Vanitas genre, and their use is conditioned by the specifics of the origin and historical development of the genre. The analysis of Latin inscriptions helps form a generalised vision and perception of the world's vanity, the transience of life, and the inevitability of death, which is laid down by artists in their works. The contemplation of such works is designed to inspire viewers with the idea that everything that surrounds and accompanies a person in this life is vanity. Also, there is a significant difference between the death of a person who lives righteously and the death of a sinner. The artists used Latin quotes from various sources to enhance their influence on the audience (the quotes from the Bible and works of ancient authors). Quotes from the works of contemporaries are used less frequently. Artists were relatively free with the quoted phrases: they shortened, supplemented, and combined expressions.
Evanghelos Moutsopoulos
Authors: APOSTOLOPOULOU Georgia
Published: September 2021

In Memoriam
Paisaje histórico de la Ex Hacienda de Santa Mónica: rumbo a una puesta en valor de sus áreas verdes y espacios exteriores
Authors:   , Jiménez Vargas Pedro Tonatiuh
Published: September 2021

This thesis is a research and architectural landscape proposal for the Ex Hacienda de Santa Mónica and its surroundings. The research work and architectural project are expressed in six chapters and a brief introduction to the subject of study. Chapter number 1, “Conceptual Foundations” is a compendium of useful concepts to understand and base the investigation of the historical landscape of the ExHacienda de Santa Mónica. Chapter 2, “Tlalnepantla / Teocalhueyacan Historic Site” is a historical review that explains the founding of the towns near the study site and the events that occurred before the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico. Chapter 3, "La Hacienda de Santa Mónica 16th to the 20th century" is a historical review that explains the foundation, evolution, expansion and decline of the former Hacienda de Santa Mónica, in the period between the 16th and 20th centuries. Chapter 4, “Current Site: Tlalnepantla / Hacienda de Santa Mónica” is the analysis of the current conditions of the study site, its environment and its context, both in the natural and artificial environments. In this chapter, the methodology of the three elements of the landscape was used, proposed by Master Félix Alfonso Martínez Sánchez, which is an adaptation of the methodology of Master Ian McHarg. Chapter 5 "Problems, potentialities, diagnosis and guidelines" is the landscape analysis of the site, which is based on the research and analysis carried out in the previous chapters. Its objective is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the site, in order to provide solid guidelines for the realization of a landscape architectural project according to the current needs of the Ex Hacienda de Santa Mónica complex and its surroundings. Chapter 6 "Conclusions" is about the architectural landscape proposal designed for the Ex Hacienda de Santa Mónica complex and its surroundings, as a final result of the study. Concluding in a conceptual proposal, with enough elements to develop an executive project based on the plans, images and plant files developed within this chapter.
A Mathematical Graph-Theoretic Model of Single Point Mutations Associated with Sickle Cell Anemia Disease
Authors: Netsey Edem K. , Kakraba Dr. samuel , Naandam Samuel  M. , Yadem Aayire C.
Published: September 2021

Many diseases like cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia disease (SCD), among others, arise from single point mutations in the respective proteins. How a single point mutation might lead to a global devastating consequence on a protein remains an intellectual mystery. SCD is a genetic blood-related disorder resulting from mutations in the beta chain of the human hemoglobin protein (simply, β-globin), subsequently affecting the entire human body. Higher mortality and morbidity rates have been reported for patients with SCD, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Clinical management of SCD often requires specialized interdisciplinary clinicians. SCD presents a major global burden, hence an improved understanding of how single point mutations in β-globin results in different phenotypes of SCD might offer insight into protein engineering, with potential therapeutic intervention in view. By use of mathematical modeling, we built a hierarchical (nested) graph-theoretic model for the β-globin. Subsequently, we quantified the network of interacting amino acid residues, representing them as molecular system of three distinct stages (levels) of interactions. Using our nested graph model, we studied the effect of virtual single point mutations in β-globin that results in varying phenotypes of SCD, visualized by unsupervised machine learning algorithm, the dendrogram.
Vertical and horizontal communication on the Facebook pages of 2014 Brazilian presidential candidates
Authors: Maia Lídia Raquel Herculano , Demushina Olga , McDowell Stephen D.
Published: September 2021

Social networking sites can be defined as online services that allow users to create public or private profiles and, among other things, create connections, share opinions, news, and affections. In 2014, many electors in Brazil were engaged in the presidential campaign on these virtual spaces as never before. In this context, the research question guiding this study is: What are the communication strategies employed by electors and the three main presidential candidates in the online interaction processes during the 2014 Brazilian elections? To address this question, empirical research was employed using a qualitative approach to analyze comments posted in the candidates’ Facebook fan pages during that electoral process. Based on the research and theory in this field, two types of communication in the virtual space were investigated: (a) vertical communication through interaction between Internet users and campaign staff; and (b) horizontal communication among electors in the comments section. We conclude that, although the comments section of the candidates’ pages on Facebook is frequently used as a space both for mutual support and incivility against opponents, it is still used creatively for discussion on the candidates’ government plans, the situation of the country, attempts of engagement in the electoral process and exposure to ideologically crosscutting viewpoints.
The AE404 antibody recognizes a Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 surface antigen by flow cytometry
Authors: Ayadi Imen
Published: September 2021

The recombinant antibody AE404 detects by flow cytometry P. aeruginosa PAO1 strain; AE409 and AF389 antibodies do not.
The political ecology of wildlife conservation and trophy hunting in human-dominated landscapes of southern Africa: a review
Authors: Muboko Never
Published: September 2021

Drawing from a historical conservation perspective and political ecology, this review mediates the growing debate on wildlife conservation and hunting, especially inhuman-dominated landscapes of Africa. The focus is to 1) trace how socio-political changes during and after colonization transformed the hunting and wildlife conservation discourse in southern Africa, and 2) to address how previous conservation injustices were addressed through benefit-based approaches like CAMPFIRE, adopted in Zimbabwe after colonization. Some 144 published journal articles, books and other source materials were consulted. The review indicates that political changes in southern Africa profoundly transformed the conservation and trophy hunting narrative. This narrative had varied impacts and outcomes for different groups of people. Although a number of benefit-based approaches, like CAMPFIRE reflected a complete departure from past conservation policies, they continue to attract praise and criticisms since opinions differ among stakeholders, especially over extractive activities like trophy hunting and its associated benefits. I conclude that political developments impacted on conservation and trophy hunting in a profound way and that although post-colonial, pro-community conservation programs have inherent weaknesses, to a greater extent they addressed past conservation-based injustices. Continuous monitoring and area-specific adaptive management of wildlife and its sustainable management is recommended for long-term conservation benefits and community livelihoods.
Differences in the Perception of Organizational Culture in Non-Public Universities in Poland by Academic and Administrative Staff – A Study Based on Cameron and Quinn's Model
Authors: Cieciora Małgorzata , Pietrzak Piotr , Dębski Maciej , Kandefer Krzysztof , Bołkunow Wiktor
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this paper is to present differences in the perception of current and desired organizational culture between two different types of workers – academic and administrative staff – in non-public universities in Poland. A synthetic review of the literature on organizational culture at universities and the workplace attitudes of the two groups of university employees was conducted and presented. Research in the form of a survey based on Cameron and Quinn's model was conducted in three non-public universities in Poland. A sample of opinions of 115 workers was gathered and analyzed. It was found in the study that according to academic workers, the present culture was market culture, whereas for administrative workers, it was hierarchy culture. Both groups chose clan culture as the preferred culture. The findings may be useful for higher education decision makers in their attempts to transform universities into market-oriented, yet friendly workplaces. The study's limitations include a relatively small sample of respondents. A further, more comprehensive research into the subject will be worth conducting.
Patterns of the Distribution of the Demand of End-Consumers among Retailers in the Zone of their Residence
Authors: Galkin Andrii , Zaytsev Vitaliy , Shyshkin Viktor , Obolentseva Larysa , Popova Yuliia
Published: September 2021

The rapid development of retail and e-commerce is forcing marketing and logistics to be competitive and adapt to the demands of end-customers. At the same time, accurately determining the demand for goods allows to better understand customers and plan deliveries. The purpose of this article is to study the change in patterns of probability of choosing the option to purchase goods among end-consumers with and without the presence of e-commerce. The study consisted of research buyers, determining the probability of purchasing goods from “consumer basket” in the traditional way and over the Internet, which is considered for the example of one of the Kharkiv districts. The results develop e-commerce potential in Ukraine and are intended to determine the motives of consumers when choosing a shopping option.
Optimizing Team Sport Training With Multi-Objective Evolutionary Computation
Authors: Connor Mark , Faganan David , Watters Barry , McCaffery Fergal , O’Neill Michael
Published: September 2021

This research introduces a new novel method for mathematically optimizing team sport training models to enhance two measures of athletic performance using an evolutionary computation based approach. A common training load model, consisting of daily training load prescriptions, was optimized using an evolutionary multi-objective algorithm to produce improvements in the mean match-day running intensity across a competitive season. The optimized training model was then compared to real-world observed training and performance data to assess the potential improvements in performance that could be achieved. The results demonstrated that it is possible to increase and maintain a stable level of match-day running performance across a competitive season whilst adhering to model-based and real-world constraints, using an intelligently optimized training design compared a to standard human design, across multiple performance criteria (BF+0 = 5651, BF+0 = 11803). This work demonstrates the value of evolutionary algorithms to design and optimize team sport training models and provides support staff with an effective decision support system to plan and prescribe optimal strategies to enhance in-season athlete performance.
Validation of Velocity Measuring Devices in Velocity Based Strength Training
Authors: Menrad Thorben , Edelmann-Nusser Jürgen
Published: September 2021

To control and monitor strength training with a barbell various systems are on the consumer market. They provide the user with information regarding velocity, acceleration and trajectory of the barbell. Some systems additionally calculate the 1-repetition-maximum (1RM) of exercises and use it to suggest individual intensities for future training. Three systems were tested: GymAware, PUSH Band 2.0 and Vmaxpro. The GymAware system bases on linear position transducers, PUSH Band 2.0 and Vmaxpro base on inertial measurement units. The aim of this paper was to determine the accuracy of the three systems with regard to the determination of the average velocity of each repetition of three barbell strength exercises (squat, barbell rowing, deadlift). The velocity data of the three systems were compared to a Vicon system using linear regression analyses and Bland-Altman-diagrams.

In the linear regression analyses the smallest coefficient of determination (R2.) in each exercise can be observed for PUSH Band 2.0. In the Bland-Altman diagrams the mean value of the differences in the average velocities is near zero for all systems and all exercises. PUSH Band 2.0 has the largest differences between the Limits of Agreement. For GymAware and Vmaxpro these differences are comparable.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is not collapsing
Authors: Parker Albert , Ollier Clifford
Published: September 2021

The authors discuss the Boers (2021) view on the nature of the circulation of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).
The Impact of the Future Fluctuating Energy Consumption on a District Heating System: Case Study of Omsk and Krasnoyarsk Cities
Authors: Chicherin Stanislav , Zhuikov Andrey , Kolosov Mikhail , Junussova Lyazzat , Aliyarova Madina , Yelemanova Aliya
Published: September 2021

Temperature difference between supply and return distribution medium (water) is a vital factor when assessing the efficiency of a district heating (DH) substation. An accounting for fluctuations and differences of the heat consumption/generation is the key problem in planning DH system operation. The influence of the fluctuating energy consumption on a DH system was studied with actual data, using the DH systems of the Russian cities Krasnoyarsk and Omsk as a case study. Information is visualized in the form of graphs and charts, orderly and clearly comparing certain points. The data includes supply and return temperatures, and heat demand. Clearly visible state of high return temperatures induces more bottleneck problems as the flow increases. At the same time, in 2019, the total heat demand was 21 008 MW. This is more than 5 % than in 2020, assuming 100 % of consumers connected. The reasons for this trend are: decreasing total housing area, no incentive for the buildings in newly built-up areas to be connected to the DH system, poor service motivating business facilities to disconnect from the system. When the primary energy consumption related to the warmer climate and behaviour of business sector decreases, the DH system requires renovation. It is possible to reduce network return temperature during some months of the year. The reason is that, a high temperature difference is essential to maintain high efficiency and minimize fuel and pumping cost, it also enables more customers to be connected to a DH system without increasing pipe dimensions of a network.
Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagün Ekosistemi Kefal Populasyonlarının Büyüme Performans İndeksleri
Authors: Buhan Ekrem
Published: September 2021

As it is common in tropical and temperate zones, mullet species constitute the most important fish species caught along the coast and estuaries of Turkey. In terms of ecology, tourism and and fish productivity (52 kg/ha), Koycegiz-Dalyan Lagoon Ecosystem (KDLES) is the most important lagoon, with a 5500 ha surface area, is the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey. In the dalyan (barrier fish trap) systems; approximately 225 tons (80-405 tons) of mullets are caught to obtain 5 tons of dried fish eggs per year. Seventy percent of fish production in the lagoon is composed of mullets. The mullet samples were collected monthly between October 1992 and September 1994 from eight stations (one of them is a marine station) by trammel nets. The ages were determined using by scales anda ge composition varied form 0 to 6 ages. Species composition of 1159 sampled individuals were proportionally determined as Mugil cephalus 45%, Liza aurata 35%, Liza saliens 14%, Liza ramada 12%, Chelon labrasus 6%. The growth performance indices calculated from von Bertalanffy growth parameters using by all individuals for the M. cephalus, L. aurata, L. saliens, L. ramada and C. labrasus were determined as 2.957, 2.866, 2.692 and 2.719, respectively. The highest growth performance index was calculated for M. cephalus. The growth performance indeces of mullet species in Köyceğiz-Dalyan Lagoon Ecosystem were found around the world averages.
Etlik Piliçlerde Odunsu Göğüs Eti Sendromu ve Etkileri
Authors: Uzun Tuğçe , Ağma Okur Aylin
Published: September 2021

The aim of the study is to present a review about the "Wooden Breast Syndrome" (WBS) syndrome, which is a muscle disorder that has become increasingly important in recent years, and the etiology of the abnormalities caused by this myopathy, and its histological, macroscopic, and microscopic features. Besides, the effects on the visual, sensory, functional, mechanical quality and processing properties of the breast meat of broilers and their negative effects on the poultry industry were also discussed. Since this myopathy gives a hard structure to the pectolaris major muscle, it is called "Wooden Breast" in public. It is assumed that the leading direct and indirect causes of WB syndrome in broilers are pectoral muscle hypertrophy (volume increase in muscle cells), rapid growth rate, and high breast meat yield. Also, age, gender, diet, feed restriction, oxidative stress, genetics, etc. factors are also thought to be effective. However, the etiology of WB syndrome is still unclear in many aspects. As a result of the macroscopic examination of the wooden breast meat, a striking stiffness, swelling, viscous exudate (inflammatory fluid), petechial (purple-red bleeding spots) fluid, and a pale appearance in the pectoral major muscles are observed, and the lesions that occur can be detected by palpation. Due to these visual and sensory defects in breast meat, the consumability of meat decreases and this leads to significant economic losses for the poultry industry.
Farklı Besi Ortamlarının Tatlı Patateste in Vitro Çoğaltım Üzerine Etkil
Authors: Karan Yasin Bedrettin
Published: September 2021

This study was carried out in Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Faculty of Agriculture, Field Crops Department, Industrial Plants Tissue Culture Laboratory in 2020. In the study, effects of different media (LS media, LS+1 mg/L Gibberellic acid (GA3), 0.1 mg/L kinetin (KIN) and LS+0.5 mg/L indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) on sweet potato genotypes (Havuc and Hatay Yerlisi) were investigated. Plant and root weights, plant and root lengths, and number of nodes and roots were determined. In this study, plants grown in cytokinin and gibberellin media had higher root number, root weight, root length, plant height, number of nodes and plant weight compared to the ones grown in auxin media. Havuc local genotype had higher values in terms of the investigated traits in all of the media studied.