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FELICIDADE, LIBERDADE E EQUIDADE: Reflexões Sobre Filosofia Política
Authors: Barbosa Paulo
Published: November 2020

Este livro consiste em uma coletânea de artigos publicados por mim em diferentes periódicos ou revistas nacionais de filosofia. Trata-se de textos na área de filosofia política que despertam reflexões sobre felicidade, liberdade e equidade, baseando-se principalmente nos pensamentos destes filósofos: Aristóteles, Jean-Jacques Rousseau e John Rawls. Em Aristóteles foram abordados dois temas principais, a saber: virtude e felicidade. Para tanto, utilizei as obras Ética a Nicômaco e A política. No que se refere aos textos sobre Rousseau, foram abordados temas como cidadania, liberdade, igualdade e dignidade política e social. As obras tidas como referencial foram Discurso sobre a origem e os fundamentos da desigualdade entre os homens, o artigo Economia política e Do contrato social. Para o texto de Rawls, que tratou sobre justiça e equidade, empreguei a obra Uma teoria da justiça.
Pelatihan Manajemen Stres kepada Orang Tua Saat Pendampingan Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh Anak
Authors: Muslim Abdul Aziz , Rafica Vivia Maya , Zainuddin Mohammad
Published: November 2020

Sejak Februari 2020 masa Pandemi Covid-19 telah menyerang banyak negara dan Indonesia menjadi salah satu negara yang juga terserang wabah tersebut. Banyak sektor yang terdampak sebab adanya virus Corona ini, mulai dari stabilitas ekonomi yang kurang baik, aktivitas sosial yang terbatas sampai masalah pendidikan pada anak. salah satu masalah dalam pendidikan adanlah dampak stres orang tua dalam mendampingi anak pada proses pembelajaran jarak jauh. Hal tersebut mendasari perlu adanya kegiatan pelatihan guna untuk mengatasi maslah stres yang dialami oleh orang tua. Subjek dalam pelatihan ini sebanyak 7 subjek dengan jenis kelamin perempuan. Subjek yang dipilih adalah yang memiliki kategori stres tinggi dengan melakukan survei skala stres. Pelatihan dilakukan dengan beberapa materi dan praktik kemudian dilakukan follow-up setelah 2 minggu dilakukan pelatihan dengan hasil dari 7 subjek 6 subjek turun pada kategori stres rendah dan 1 subjek turun pada kategori stres sedang.
Regional content in geography textbooks from the cartographic viewpoint
Authors: Hudeček Tomáš
Published: November 2020

The article discusses further possibilities how to use GIS application in geography didactics. It describes an aid for assessment of regional geography textbooks - i.e. teaching map - and provides methodological analysis how to create such maps. It deals with the application of the method for sample assessment of selected textbooks. The analysis covers 12 teaching maps, which were created on the basis of 12 selected geography textbooks for primary and secondary school pupils. These books are being assessed by comparative analysis and a comment of their contents and suitability is added. The article also evaluates other possible uses of the method.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Crisis Management in Poland After 2007
Authors: Krasiński Wojciech
Published: November 2020

This article discusses the employment of unmanned aircraft systems in crisis management in Poland after 2007. The conceptual framework and organization of crisis management in Poland is presented as an introduction to further discussion. This article then analyses capabilities of various categories of unmanned aircraft systems taking into account specific requirements of crisis management. This article also points  at preliminary lessons learned from employment of unmanned aircraft systems for crisis management in Poland in recent years. Due attention is paid to missions and the organization of employment of unmanned aircraft systems in crisis management operations. Perspectives of employing unmanned aircraft systems in crisis management are presented in the final part of the article.
An Overview of Second Generation Nanoparticles− Nanostructure Lipid Carrier Drug Delivery System
Authors: Kumar Sahoo Prabhat , S.L Neha , Pannu Arzoo
Published: November 2020

Lipids are used as vehicles for the preparation of various formulations prescribed for administrations, including emulsions, ointments, suspension, tablets, and suppositories. The first parental nano-emulsion was discovered from the 1950s when it was added to the intravenous administration of lipid and lipid-soluble substances. Lipid-based drug delivery systems are important nowadays. Solid nanoparticles (SLN) and Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) are very proficient due to the ease of production process, scale-up capability, bio-compatibility, the biodegradability of formulation components and other specific features of the proposed route. The administration or nature of the materials must be loaded into these delivery systems. The main objectives of this review are to discuss an overview of second-generation nanoparticles, their limitations, structures, and route of administration, with emphasis on the effectiveness of such formulations. NLC is the second generation of lipid nanoparticles having a structure like nanoemulsion. The first generation of nanoparticles was SLN. The difference between both of them is at its core. Both of them are a colloidal carrier in submicron size in the range of 40-1000 nm. NLC is the most promising novel drug delivery system over the SLN due to solving the problem of drug loading and drug crystallinity. Solid and liquid lipids combination in NLC formation, improve its quality as compare to SLN. NLC has three types of structures: random, amorphous, and multiple. The random structure containing solid-liquid lipids and consisting crystal and the liquid lipid irregular in shape; thereby enhance the ability of the lipid layer to pass through the membrane. The second is the amorphous structure. It is less crystalline in nature and can prevent the leakage of the loaded drug. The third type is multiple structures, which have higher liquid lipid concentrations than other types. The excipients used to form the NLC are bio-compatible, biodegradable and non-irritating, most of which can be detected using GRAS. NLC is a promising delivery system to deliver the drug through pulmonary, ocular, CNS, and oral route of administration. Various methods of preparation and composition of NLC influence its stability Parameters. In recent years at the educational level, the potential of NLC as a delivery mechanism targeting various organs has been investigated in detail.
Phytochemical, Antimicrobioal and Antioxidant Potential of Various Solvent Extracts of Euphorbia Milii DES MOUL Moul.
Authors: Rao Uma maheswara V , A.Ch Pradyutha
Published: November 2020

The present study was intended to explore the phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of the E. milii stem. The stem of E. milii was extracted using solvents of various polarities such as hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone, methanol, ethyl alcohol and water. Solvent extracts of E. milii stem were screened for phytochemicals, total phenol, flavonoid and tannin contents by using conventional protocols. Antimicrobial activity of bacteria and fungi was carried out by using agar well diffusion method. MIC, MBC and MFC were evaluated by broth dilution method. Antioxidant activity was investigated by DPPH (2,2-dyphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assay. The results revealed that most of the phytochemicals tested were positive in crude stem extracts. Ethyl alcohol, methanol and aqueous extracts of E. milii stem were found to be more positive towards most of the phytochemicals such as steroids, terpenoids, saponins and flavonoids except free and combined reducing sugars. Methanol extract was found more potential and displayed very good antibacterial activity than the positive control (Streptomycin) and other solvent extracts. MIC values were observed to be in the range of 12.5 mg/ml to 75mg/ml and MBC values from 25 mg/ml to 100 mg/ml. Methanol and aqueous extracts of E. milii stem showed the highest antifungal activity against all the fungal strains tested than the positive control fluconazole with MIC values ranged between 6.25 to 25 mg/ml and MFC values from 12.5 to 50 mg/ml. Ethanol, methanol and aqueous extracts exhibited highest antioxidant activity and total phenol, flavonoid and tannin contents. The phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity results suggesting that the stem of E. milii plant possesses potential bioactive compounds.
Politics Of Uzbekistan In Solving Border Problems In Central Asia
Authors:   Doctor Of Political Science Department Of “Social-Political Science” Tashkent Chemical Technological Institute  Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Sirojov Oybek Ochilovich , Arabov Baxtiyor ,   Researcher, Department Of “Social-Political Science” Tashkent Chemical Technological Institute Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: November 2020

The Central Asian states are located in the same geographical area and have a border problem. The roots of Central Asia's border issues go back to the 1920s. Each country has its own approach and policy on solving border problems. This article analyzes Uzbekistan's policy on resolving border issues.
Dirhamnolipid ester – formation of reverse wormlike micelles in a binary (primerless) system
Authors: Liese David , Wenk Hans Henning , Lu Xin , Kleinen Jochen , Haberhauer Gebhard
Published: November 2020

We report new dirhamnolipid ester forming reverse wormlike micelles in nonpolar solvents without the addition of any primer. Therefore, these compounds represent a rare case of a binary system showing this gel-like behavior. In this study, the influence of the concentration of the rhamnolipid ester and the ester alkyl chain length on the rheological properties of the reverse wormlike micelles in toluene was investigated in detail. Highly viscoelastic solutions were obtained even at a relatively low concentration of less than 1 wt %. The phase transition temperatures indicate that the formation of reverse wormlike micelles is favored for dirhamnolipid esters with shorter alkyl chain lengths. Oscillatory shear measurements for the viscoelastic samples reveal that the storage modulus (G') and the loss modulus (G'') cross each other and fit the Maxwell model very well in the low-ω region. As is typical for wormlike micelle systems, the normalized Cole–Cole plot of G''/G''max against G'/G''max was obtained as a semicircle centered at G'/G''max = 1. The formation of network structures was also verified by polarized light microscopy. The sample was birefringent at ambient temperature and anisotropic at an elevated temperature. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis yielded a transition enthalpy of about ΔHSG/GS = ±7.2 kJ/mol. This value corresponds to a strong dispersion energy and explains the formation of the highly viscous gels by the entanglement of wormlike micelles through the interaction of the alkyl chains.
A Gneiting-Like Method for Constructing Positive Definite Functions on Metric Spaces
Authors:   Centro Tecnol&, Barbosa Victor S. ,   #243,   gico de Joinville-UFSC, Brazil, Menegatto Valdir A. ,   Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Published: November 2020

This paper is concerned with the construction of positive definite functions on a cartesian product of quasi-metric spaces using generalized Stieltjes and complete Bernstein functions. The results we prove are aligned with a well-established method of T. Gneiting to construct space-time positive definite functions and its many extensions. Necessary and sufficient conditions for the strict positive definiteness of the models are provided when the spaces are metric.
Collusion and delegation under information control
Authors: Asseyer Andreas
Published: November 2020

This paper studies how information control affects incentives for collusion and optimal organizational structures in principal–supervisor–agent relationships. I consider a model in which the principal designs the supervisor's signal on the productive agent's private information, and the supervisor and agent may collude. I show that the principal optimally delegates the interaction with the agent to the supervisor if either the supervisor's budget is large or the value of production is small. The principal prefers direct communication with the supervisor and agent if the supervisor's budget is sufficiently small and the value of production is high.
The shape of luck and competition in winner‐take‐all tournaments
Authors: Ryvkin Dmitry , Drugov Mikhail
Published: November 2020

In winner‐take‐all tournaments, agents' performance is determined jointly by effort and luck, and the top performer is rewarded. We study the impact of the “shape of luck”—the details of the distribution of performance shocks—on incentives in such settings. We are concerned with the effects of increasing the number of competitors, which can be deterministic or stochastic, on individual and aggregate effort. We show that these effects are determined by the shape of the density and failure (hazard) rate of the distribution of shocks. When shocks have heavy tails, aggregate effort can decrease in the number of competitors.
Effect of an oral preparation containing hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, hydrolyzed collagen type II and hydrolyzed keratin on synovial fluid features and clinical indices in knee osteoarthritis. A pilot study
Authors: Oliviero F. , Ramonda R. , Hoxha A. , Scanu A. , Galozzi P. , Favero M. , Frallonardo P. , Punzi L.
Published: November 2020

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an oral preparation containing a naturally occurring matrix of hydrolyzed collagen type II, chondroitin sulfate (CS), and hyaluronic acid (HA), and bioactive oligopeptides of natural hydrolyzed keratin (K) in patients affected by knee OA through the evaluation of synovial fluid (SF) and clinical changes before and after treatment. Thirty patients with knee OA and swollen joint were included in the study and submitted to arthrocentesis. Patients were randomized in two groups: 1) the treatment group (N.15) took a dietary supplement containing 120 mg HA, 240 mg CS and 300 mg K once a day for 4 weeks; 2) the control group (N.15) was only submitted to arthrocentesis. Patient symptoms were evaluated at the beginning and at the end of the study by the WOMAC self-assessment questionnaire, the Lequesne algofunctional index, and the VAS forms. SF changes were evaluated by measuring local inflammatory indices, cytokines IL-1β, IL-8, IL-6, IL-10 and GM-CSF. The group of patients treated with the oral supplement showed an improvement in the clinical indices WOMAC (p<0.01), Lequesne (p=0.014) and VAS pain (p<0.01). On the contrary, no significant changes were found in the control group. The SF collected from the treated group showed a reduction of IL-8 (p=0.015), IL-6 and IL-10 levels, while no changes in cytokines were observed in the control group. This pilot study suggests that an oral administration of a preparation containing a combination of HA, CS and K can improve some clinical parameters and affect cytokine concentrations in SF in patients with knee OA.
REFLEXIONES DE PROFESORES CHILENOS EN CONTEXTOS DE EVALUACIÓN DOCENTE
Authors: Lara-Subiabre Brenda Angélica , Angulo-Brunet Ariadna
Published: November 2020

El objetivo de esta investigación es caracterizar las reflexiones pedagógicas escritas por profesores chilenos en el contexto de la Evaluación Docente del 2015. La muestra estuvo conformada por 100 portafolios (1 por docente). Los instrumentos correspondieron a las tareas 2, 4 y 6 del módulo 1 del portafolio de evaluación. En el análisis cuantitativo se utilizaron categorías deductivas y se aplicaron estadísticas descriptivas y para el análisis cualitativo se crearon categorías inductivas para clasificar los contenidos de las reflexiones en cada tarea. Los resultados dieron cuenta de un bajo nivel de elaboración de reflexiones escritas en las que no existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre género, edad, disciplina pedagógica ni años de servicio. Los profesores reflexionan sobre sus decisiones pedagógicas, pero tienen dificultades para reconocer que han construido aprendizajes profesionales. En conclusión, el bajo nivel de elaboración de reflexiones sobre la práctica limitaría la construcción de aprendizajes profesionales, ambos elementos claves para el desarrollo profesional.
UNA MIRADA A LOS ESPACIOS EDUCATIVOS MÁS ALLÁ DEL AULA EN DOS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS CHILENAS DESDE LA PERSPECTIVA DE LA JUSTICIA ESPACIAL
Authors: Carrasco Delgado Paulina Verónica , Manghi H. Dominique , Díaz Pérez Fernanda Javiera , Llantén López Nidia Natalia
Published: November 2020

En la coyuntura chilena que impulsa la educación inclusiva en el marco de políticas arraigadas en valores de competencia y eficiencia, miramos las prácticas cotidianas poniendo el foco en los espacios escolares distintos al aula. Desde una mirada educativa, inclusiva y semiótica de la escuela preguntamos: ¿Cómo es que los espacios escolares se transforman en educativos desde la perspectiva de quienes los habitan? Exploramos las maneras de habitar y vincularse de agentes educativos en espacios escolares más allá de la sala de clases, en dos escuelas públicas de Viña del Mar. Con un abordaje cualitativo y un diseño de estudio de casos múltiple, se recolectaron datos con técnicas etnográficas y se analizaron empleando el constructo de Justicia Espacial. Los hallazgos indican que estudiantes desenganchados y asistentes no profesionales se encuentran y reconocen cotidianamente en una educación de pasillo considerada accesoria, pero que tiene un sentido educativo e inclusivo.
Impact of first medical contact to revascularisation time on long-term clinical outcomes in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients
Authors: Roux Olivier , Schweighauser Andreas , Schukraft Sara , Stauffer Jean-Christophe , Goy Jean-Jacques , Wenaweser Peter , Togni Mario , Windecker Stephan , Cook Stéphane , Arroyo Diego , Puricel Serban
Published: November 2020

INTRODUCTION
We sought to identify predictors for a prolonged delay from first medical contact to revascularisation (FMC-R) in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients at our institution and to assess the impact of a prolonged treatment delay on 3-year clinical outcome.

MTHODS
EVALFAST is a prospective and retrospective registry enrolling all patients admitted directly from pre-hospital care to the catheterisation laboratory at Fribourg Hospital for suspected STEMI, starting in June 2008. Relevant patient and procedural data were collected retrospectively and prospectively. Clinical follow-up was performed by phone or clinic visit. Patients were divided into two groups: FMC-R interval <90 minutes (short) and FMC-R delay of ≥90 minutes (long). The primary clinical endpoint was major adverse cardiac events (MACE) at 3-year follow-up. Secondary clinical endpoints were all-cause death and peak creatine kinase levels. Clinical outcome was compared between the two patient groups (short vs long) using Cox regression analysis.

RESULTS
Of the 406 patients enrolled between 2008 and 2014, 187 (46%) were treated with a short delay and 219 (54%) with a long delay. Age at presentation was the only predictor associated with prolonged delay (per additional year: odds ratio 1.03, 95% confidence interval 1.01–1.05, p = 0.001). The primary clinical endpoint occurred in 15% (n = 28) of patients in the short group, and 25% (n = 54) in the long group (p = 0.02). This difference was driven by higher rates of cardiac death (p = 0.08) and the need for repeat revascularisation (p = 0.11).

CONCLUSION
Increased age impacts the FMC-R delay in patients with STEMI. Patients with shorter treatment delays (<90 minutes after FMC) have significantly lower MACE rates at 3 years.
Possibility of Using the Spiral Single Mode Optical Fiber for Dispersion Compensation
Authors: AL-Gawagzeh Mohammed Yousef
Published: November 2020

This research show the possibility of using the Anisotropy of spiral single mode optical fiber for compensation the main three types (material,waveguide,and polarized) of dispersion.it is also study the effect of energies mutual transformation of optical pulsed signals that carried by orthogonal waves (HEe11) and (HEo11) on the generation the chromatic and polarized dispersions and inter symbol distortions of signals.an example of polarized modal dispersion compensation is gives.
The Neural Modules Network with Collective Relearning for the Recognition of Diseases: Fault- Tolerant Structures and Reliability Assessment
Authors: Komari Iraj Elyasi , Fedorenko Mykola , Kharchenko Vyacheslav , Yehorova Yevhenia , Bardis Nikolaos , Lutai Liudmyla
Published: November 2020

The article presents the architecture of multi-level information-analytical system (IAS) based on the neural modules network (NMN). This network consists of neural modules which are placed at the three levels (local, region and nation geographically distributed medical centers). Procedures of learning and collectiverelearning of neural modules consider region particularities and are based on analysis, generalization and exchange of experience related to diagnosis of diseases. These procedures provide modification and filtering parameters used as input for the further learning of local and regional neural modules.A few fault-tolerant structures of NMN-based IAS are researched taking into account different options of server and communication redundancy. Reliability block diagrams for redundant IAS structures are developed and formulas for calculation of probability of upstate are analyzed.
Kemijski sastav i profil masnih kiselina mlijeka alpske i sanske pasmine koza iz Bosne i Hercegovine
Authors: Vulić Ana , Lešić Tina , Pleadin Jelka , Bilandžić Nina , Frizbegović Jasmin , Jelušić Vedrana , Tanković Sanin , Kudumija Nina
Published: November 2020

Interest in the production and sale of goat milk products has been growing over the past 20 years. The chemical composition of goat milk, which greatly affects its nutritional and therapeutic value, makes its products more acceptable to consumers. The aim of this study was to compare the chemical composition and fatty acid profile of Alpine and Saanen goat milk. The results showed that there were differences in certain chemical components between the milk of these two breeds. Protein, fat and ash content in Alpine goat milk was 4.53 g/100 g, 4.65 g/100 g and 0.94 g/100 g, respectively, and these values were higher than in Saanen goat milk (3.64 g/100 g, 3.20 g/100 g and 0.88 g/100 g, respectively). Differences in the fatty acid profile were also observed. Despite being kept under different breeding regimes, no statistically significant differences were observed in the total saturated fatty acids (SFA) or polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) between breeds. Although there was no difference in total SFA content, there was less palmitic acid (C16:0), as the predominant fatty acid in goat milk, in Alpine (26.94 g/100 g of fat) than in Saanen goat milk (28.60 g/100 g of fat). Unlike SFA and PUFA content, differences were observed in total monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), with 22.8 g/100 g of fat in Alpine goat milk and 24.0 g/100 g of fat in Saanen goat milk. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the implemented breeding regimes in different geographical areas with different pasture, together with genetic factors of breeds, greatly affect the goat milk chemical composition and fatty acid profile.
EVALUATION OF COTTON (GOSSYPIUM SPP.) GERMPLASM FOR HEAT TOLERANCE UNDER NORMAL AND LATE PLANTING TIME
Authors: KARADEMIR Emine , KARADEMIR C , KOLAY B , SEZENER V , BASAL H
Published: November 2020

The objective of this study was to determine cotton (Gossypium ssp.) germplasm for heat tolerance under normal and late planting time. For this aiming 200 cotton genotypes and five check varieties (Gloria, SG 125, Flash, Ozbek 105 and Candia) were evaluated under two different temperature regimes and experiments were conducted according to the augmented design with four blocks. Field studies were carried out at the GAP International Agricultural Research and Training Center’s experimental area in Diyarbakır, Turkey, in 2016 cotton growing season. In the study heat susceptibility index was used for discriminate to the genotypes for heat tolerance. Genotypes were classified into four groups based on the heat susceptibility index. The results of this study indicated that five cotton genotypes (TAM 139-17 ELS, CIM-240, Haridost, MNH-990 and AzGR-11835) were in highly heat tolerant, 28 genotypes were found heat tolerant, 56 genotypes were in the moderately heat tolerant and other 120 genotypes were observed susceptible for heat tolerance. Based on the heat susceptibility index, five cotton genotypes can be used as parent for heat tolerance improvement in the cotton breeding program where high temperature is a limiting factor for seed cotton yield.
Study on the Growth Indices in Food Firms Listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange
Authors:   Hanoi Metropolitan University, Vietnam, Hieu Luong Ngoc
Published: November 2020

The study investigates growth indices of food firms listed in the Hanoi stock exchange (HNX). The study employs a set of aggregated data from 15 food firms listed on the HNX. At the same time, the study also receives comments from experts experienced in the research field. We have performed some descriptive analysis, compared with support by software Stata to evaluate and measure growth indices of food firms listed on the HNX. The results show that there is a big difference in growth indices of food firms listed on the HNX. Foreign ownership accounts for a relatively low proportion of these firms.
Assessing the Change and Continuity in the Social Organization and Practices among the Kore of Southwestern Ethiopia
Authors:   Department of History and Heritage Management, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box. 138, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia, Retta Eshettu Tesfaye
Published: November 2020

This study was aimed at assessing the change and continuity in the social organization in Ethiopia taking an example of Kore society, among the Amaro of southwestern Ethiopia. Qualitative research methodology was applied to describe the issue under consideration. The researcher tried to define social organization features and several of its associated components and their linkages. The study examines the way conquest and modernization deteriorated the social organization of the indigenous communities of Kore. It also tries to see the role of other factors like the missionary activities and the adherence of socialism by Ethiopian state as contributors.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL LITERATION, FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY, INCOME, AND LOCUS OF CONTROL ON LECTURER FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR
Authors: Wahyudi Wahyudi , Tukan Brigitta Azalea Pulo , Pinem Dahlia
Published: November 2020

This research is a quantitative study that aims to determine the effect of financial literacy, financial technology, income, and locus of control on financial behavior. The population in this study were Lecturers at the Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta. The sample size was taken as many as 80 respondents, with methods through nonprobability sampling, purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires. The analysis technique used is the PLS (Partial Least Square) analysis method with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study indicate that (1) financial literacy has a significant positive effect on financial behavior. (2) financial technology has no influence and is not significant in financial behavior. (3) income has a significant positive effect on financial behavior. (4) locus of control does not influence financial behavior.
Updating technological modes for concentrated sugar-containing solutions purification
Authors: Daisheva N. M. , Semenikhin S. O. , Lyciy I. N. , Usmanov M. M.
Published: November 2020

Existing technological schemes of lime-carbon dioxide purification of diffusion juice include lime treatment (defecation) and two-stage treatment with carbon dioxide (saturation) with sediment separation. Improving cleaning methods aimed at increasing its efficiency is an urgent task. Lime-carbon dioxide purification of the concentrated sugar-containing solution before boiling allows to improve the quality of sugar, reducing the syrup color and increasing its natural alkalinity. The proposed purification scheme, which includes overcarbonation to low syrup pH values (8 and below), its mixing with carbonated syrup and adding activated suspension of II saturation sediment, makes it possible to obtain a purified solution with an increased effect of adsorption purification, with a significantly low content of high-molecular compounds and their calcium salts. The results of the study of various schemes for the purification of syrups in a laboratory setup have been presented. A method for purification of concentrated sugar-containing solutions, protected by a patent of the Russian Federation for the invention, has been developed, which provides for the reduction in the consumption of calcium hydroxide by 0,10–0,12% of CaO by weight of the product or by 0,04% by weight of beet.
Content of photosynthetic pigments in peach leaves in the humid subtropics of Russia
Authors: Abilfazova Ju. S.
Published: November 2020

Various varieties of peach as a culture with an economically profitable and high early maturity have been described; some features of the weather conditions of the Black Sea coast during cultivation is given. The results of many years of physiological research, which have been carried out in the Laboratory of plant physiology and biochemistry of the Federal Research Center «Subtropical Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences» (earlier – VNIITSISK) have been presented. The objects of the research are peach leaves of the varieties of Redhaven (control), Nicholas I (Collins clone), Larisa, Krasnaya Zarya (Redhaven clone), Comanche, Sunbeam, Spring Call (Springold clone), Summerset. It has been found that the amount of water deficit does not exceed 12,1–14,2%, and the water content of the leaf blades ranges on average from 55,2% to 70% in the varieties of Redhaven, Comanche, Summerset, Larisa. As stressful situations intensify (drought, lack of moisture in plants, high air temperature and humidity) in the subtropical zone, the Comanche, Vesennyy Prizyk and Summerset varieties show a decrease in the synthesis of a, b, chlorophyll and in the most resistant varieties of Redhaven, Larisa, Krasnaya Zarya, Sunbeam and Nicholas I show its decrease. A high content of carotenoids is up to 0,52–0,65 units.
Surgical Management of Multiple Dental Anomalies in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Authors: DeSeta Michaela , DeSeta Michaela , Bhujel Nabina , Kwok Jerry
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Unerupted or impacted teeth are commonly seen in young adolescents, whilst transposition
of teeth is fairly uncommon. Paediatric patients presenting with an impacted or missing permanent tooth
can complicate what may otherwise be a straightforward transition to the permanent dentition. In patients
with multiple impacted teeth or transposition of teeth, the complexity of the case is increased further.
Case Report: We present a case of impaction and transposition in an adolescent, managed by surgical
technique only, using autotransplantation and corticotomy. This technique permitted rapid positional
changes of the teeth to give an immediate aesthetic and functional improvement, with less reliance on longterm patient compliance. Conclusion: This report discusses the complexity of different treatment options
that could have been undertaken. A multidisciplinary approach gave more treatment options to the patient,
and total surgical management had many clinical advantages, along with a huge reduction in overall
treatment time.
http://habibiaislamicus.com/index.php/hirj/article/view/126
Authors:   Assistant Professor, of Arabic, Federal Urdu University, Ahmed Khalil
Published: November 2020

Hazrat Makhdoom Mohammad Hashim Thattavi was an internationally renowned great scholar, narrator and capable of speech poet of Sindh. His publications are in Arabic, Persian, and Sindhi languages. He authored books on many Islamic topics, including the Qur'an, tafseer, seerat, hadith, jurisprudence, rules, and beliefs. The number of books is estimated by some researchers to be 300 and some to be higher than 150. Al-Wasiyat-ul-Hashimia also counts in his publications. The thesis writer has commented on this book by Hazrat Thatvi in his thesis and it has been tried to write the style with full research which Hazrat Thattavi has adopted in this book which is a knowledge benefit as well as a scholarly work.The writer has summarized the thesis in the beginning, and then does some work on the biography of Hazrat Thattavi, and later writes under the title of study of the book the style which Hazrat Thattavi has adopted in this book, and tried to prove through his research that the style of writing of Hazrat Thattavi was very unique, and as a writer he has chosen very good words, but the style is such that every man can easily understand his text. Some of the texts as a sample are mentioned in this thesis, then Ideas and subordinates of Hazrat are written under the title of the Theology Analysis, and also discussed the words and phrases, and finally the researcher has edited the result which he reached after his research efforts as well as discussed the margins and the source and references separately.
http://habibiaislamicus.com/index.php/hirj/article/view/127
Authors:   Assistant Professor/ FUUAST, Karachi., Haider Kamal
Published: November 2020

The topic has its own importance particularly in backdrop of our philosophy of life as a nation and as a state, based on brotherhood, peace and prosperity. This philosophy of life teaches people of Pakistan to be united and cohesive with each other. It demands the nation and state to take the matter of life seriously. Today this philosophy of life does not exist in the society due to the class ridden education system of Pakistan. In developed countries, there is such an education system that not only guarantees their socio-economic development but the other nations feel proud to follow it. Unfortunately in Pakistan since its inception no such educational system has been practice which could have reflected the philosophy of nation and determined the direction of socio-economic progress. It has been a failure of state and the leadership, Pakistan has been lagging behind in every sphere of life such as industry, education, politics, science and technology and dependents in all these fields’ moreover social, cultural and political values also facing decay. The biggest reason of this devastation is the class-ridden educational system prevails in Pakistan. However several policies and plans have been made, billions of dollars have been spent, infra-structure have improved but as a nation and state Pakistan still endeavor for peace, , rule of law and progress in science and technology. All these progress and development depended on unified system of education not a class ridden. This purpose of this study is to present the qualitative analysis and to discuss the factors, problems and influence of this system on nation and state. It also suggested some remedies to overcome such issues.
TRACER STUDY OF THE GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS OF VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Authors:   Department of Development Communication, Visayas State University, Philippines, CAGASAN EDITHA , DARGANTES TONI MARC , FLORENTINO NICOLASA ,   Online Programs Office, Visayas State University, Philppines, LASQUITES HEIDE ,   Office of the Graduate School  Visayas State University, Philippines
Published: November 2020

Tracer study is needed to understand how well a university has performed in terms of developing the competencies of its students and in preparing them for the world of work. This study was conducted to determine the employment characteristics and job experiences of the graduates of VSU's graduate degree programs, and their feedback on their educational experiences in the university. Data were gathered by sending online questionnaires to graduates with active email accounts, handing in questionnaires to alumni working in VSU and nearby agencies and institutions, and conducting interviews and focus group discussions with graduates working in some institutions in Bohol. Of the 73 respondents, 78% finished master's degree only at ViSCA/LSU/VSU, while 16% finished both master's and doctorate degrees from the university. Almost all (99%) are employed, 84% have regular or permanent positions, 78% are working in academic institutions/state universities and colleges either as faculty members, researchers, extension workers or administrative staff, 27% occupy supervisory positions, and 64% got promoted after earning their graduate degrees in VSU. A great majority of the respondents (92%) considered the graduate degrees they earned as highly relevant to their current jobs. The top five skills they learned in VSU which they found useful included teaching (78%), communication (69%), critical thinking (63%), problem-solving (55%), and human relation skills (52%). The graduate programs were rated high by the respondents in terms of seven criteria, including relevance of the program to professional requirements (4.65), teaching/learning environment (4.33), teacher-student relationship (4.31), quality of program delivery (4.29), range of courses offered (4.20), library, laboratory and other facilities (4.10), and work placement (4.07). This suggests that the respondents were generally satisfied with the university's graduate curricular offerings. However, they gave some suggestions to further improve the delivery of graduate degree programs by VSU.
Optimization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)– Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Bread with Alpha-amylase and Xylanase
Authors:   Bohol Island State University - Candijay Campus, Candijay, Bohol, Philippines, Veril Ronalyn , Amestoso Felix ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines
Published: November 2020

The combination action of α-amylase, xylanase, and composite flour was analyzed to determine their effects on the sensory quality of bread through optimization using Central Composite Design (CCD) of the Response Surface Methodology. Fifteen bread formulations containing different concentrations of α-amylase (0, 0.0005, and 0.003% w/w), xylanase (0, 0.001 and 0.003% w/w), and composite flour (15, 30, 45%w/w) were used in the experiment. The study revealed that α-amylase significantly influenced the response of crust color, crumb structure, flavor, and general acceptability of the bread. The presence of xylanase caused a change in the response of crust color, crumb texture, and the general acceptability only. However, its cross product interaction with composite flour level affected the response of crust color, crumb texture and structure, flavor, and the overall acceptability of the product. The synergistic effect of α-amylase and xylanase displayed a positive effect on the overall acceptability of the bread. The optimum formulation set at acceptability rating of >7.20 on the 9-point Hedonic scale was determined at 38% composite flour with 0.002% α-amylase and 0.0012% xylanase with a cost of P41.14 per 421.27g of loaf. The observed acceptability mean for all sensory attributes of the formulation was not significantly different from the predicted acceptability mean value of the model according to the verification test. This formulation was not significantly different from the commercial bread available in the local market of Baybay City, Leyte based on the consumer acceptance results with children and adults as potential target market.
Screening of Variables Affecting Extraction of Pectin from Unripe Banana (Musa acuminata × balbisiana var. Cardaba) Peel using Plackett–Burman Design
Authors:   Cebu Technological University, Cor. M.J. Cuenco, R. Palma Street, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, Tanaid Receil Ann
Published: November 2020

Pectin is an important ingredient used as thickener, water binder, and stabilizer in food. Its production could be economically attractive especially if extracted from food processing wastes and by-products.This study screened the different experimental conditions that led to the significant extraction of quality pectin from Cardaba banana. The large production of banana products, which results in discarded banana peels, presents an opportunity for creating alternative processes involving this waste. The Plackett–Burman screening method was used to identify the most important factors early in the experimentation phase when complete knowledge about the factors affecting the process or method were unavailable. Seven selected variables, namely: peel nature, peel size, peelsolvent ratio, pH, extraction temperature, extraction time, and extractant:ethanol ratio, were subjected to the screening experiment. These variables are relevant to the extraction of pectin in unripe banana (Musa acuminate × balbisiana var. Cardaba) peel. Variable screening results showed that extraction time, extraction temperature, and peel:solvent ratios had significant effects on the extraction process. These factors could be further optimized to extract the best quality pectin from unripe banana peel.
Market Acceptability Study of Vacuum-fried Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) “Isaw”
Authors:   Western Philippines University, San Juan, Aborian, Palawan, Cagabihon Anastacio , Emnace Ivy ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Visayas State Universtiy, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, Amestoso Nilda ,   Department of Business Management, Visayas State Universtiy, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines
Published: November 2020

Chicken “isaw”is a traditional food in the market that has been widely accepted by the low-income segment of the Filipino populace. Chicken “isaw” was developed into a more hygienic product through vacuum frying to improve its quality, shelf life, and marketability. Market acceptability assessment of the improved product was done by involving both consumers and non-consumers of chicken “isaw.” Results of which showed that 93% of non-consumers were aware about the traditional chicken “isaw” but were not buying or consuming the product due to perceptions that the product is unsafe, unhygienic, and unpalatable. Results also showed that consumers purchased the product due to its affordability, availability, and palatable taste. The product was purchased weekly by a little less than 50% of the consumers, buying 4 to 6 pieces. Results revealed that all the consumer and non-consumer respondents were not aware of the improved chicken “isaw.” However, 90% of consumers and 52% of non-consumers were willing to purchase the product. Moreover, 87% of consumers and 100% of non-consumers preferred vacuum fried chicken “isaw” compared to the conventionally fried one. Suggestions regarding the marketing mix strategies include: a.) offering the product in variants of different flavors; b.) improvement of color and texture; c.) development of appropriate packaging; d.) offering the product in small affordable packs, and; e.) making the product available in food courts, supermarkets, and canteens. In addition, product promotion in radio stations, social media, as well as other online sites and giving free samples, fliers, and posters were also suggested.
Health or thinness? A content analysis of dietary behaviors promoted by Filipino food blogs
Authors:   Department of Development Communication, Visayas State University, Philippines, Godinez Danica , Salomon Jedess Miladel ,   National Abaca Research Center, Visayas State University, Philippines
Published: November 2020

Food blogging communities, which have been steadily increasing over the years, are significant sources of dietary behaviors. However, studies revealed that some food blogs do not promote healthy dietary behaviors. This study generally aimed to determine the textual and visual content of the top five Filipino food blogs. Overall findings of the study imply that the bloggers delivered information that was associated with greater internalization of the thin ideal, appearance comparison, weight dissatisfaction, and drive for thinness among readers. The content also has negative/guilt inducing messages about food which could mean that the recipes posted may have problematic nutritional content especially that most of the bloggers were just “foodies”, not nutrition experts. Although some entries were about health recipes, healthy eating choices, medical treatment and prevention, and exercising, which suggest that food blogs might promote healthy behaviors, this information has to be verified with experts. Filipino food blogs contain a variety of messages and information that may or may not promote healthy dietary behaviors. The results of this study could help provide awareness to those who get food and health-related information in the internet, specifically from the top Filipino food blogs.
Hydropower Potentials Estimation of Biliran Islands Based on Synthetic Aperture Radar Spatial Data Using Soil and Water Assessment Tool Simulation
Authors:   Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Visayas State Univeristy, Philippines, Tambong Arthur , Bacordo Lemar ,   Phil-LiDAR II Project, VSU, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, Martinez Kebin Ysrael , Molato Louie Anthony , Semblante Oliver , Garcia Pastor
Published: November 2020

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) spatial data simulation using Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) was conducted to determine the hydropower generation potentials of three (3) major islands of Biliran Province in the Philippines. Results indicate that the dominant hydropower potentials of Biliran are of microhydro class with a total of 2,900 sites and an estimated power output of 35.37 megawatts. Minihydro and picohydro power potentials contributed only 2.8% and 20.5%, respectively, to the total of 46.15 megawatts hydropower potential in the main island of the Province. The second and third biggest islands, Maripipi and Higatangan, were found, through simulation, to have no significant river formation and, hence, no hydropower potential.
Implicações técnicas e ecossistêmicas do manejo inadequado da arborização urbana: o caso das podas drásticas em oitis na cidade de Ilha Solteira - SP
Authors: Santos Patrick L.F. , Mateus Caroline M.D. , Castilho Regina M. , Pagliarini Maximiliano K. , Zabotto Alessandro R. , Ferreira Mauricio L.
Published: November 2020

O Oiti é uma espécie de grande porte, recomendada para arborização urbana. Contudo, muitas vezes é implantada em locais inadequados, o que pode ocasionar conflitos com alguns fatores nas cidades e com a população em geral. Assim, podas inadequadas são realizadas, ocasionando grandes prejuízos na planta e para a gestão pública. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar as podas drásticas realizadas em árvores de Oiti utilizadas na arborização urbana no município de Ilha Solteira - SP. Foram diagnosticados exemplares de Oiti consideradas com poda drástica e coletados dados referentes à localização, presença de fiação e pedido de poda junto a Prefeitura Municipal. Foram elencados os motivos para a realização da poda, o registro das árvores por fotos digitais, que foram comparadas com imagens do Google Street View® anteriores à realização da poda. Concluiu-se que árvores de Oiti receberam poda drástica em diversos bairros da cidade de Ilha Solteira, sendo estas realizadas sem justificativa e solicitação/anuência da Prefeitura Municipal, resultando em alguns casos na morte da árvore e consequente perda do verde urbano.