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Earthquake Depths, Focal Mechanisms, and Stress in the Lower St. Lawrence Seismic Zone
Authors: Plourde Alexandre P. , Nedimović Mladen R.
Published: May 2021

We examine earthquake hypocenters, focal mechanisms, and the state of tectonic stress in the Lower St. Lawrence Seismic Zone (LSZ), a paleorift zone in eastern Canada. The largest earthquake recorded in the region is the 1999 Côte–Nord MN 5.1, which was followed by ∼80 aftershocks of MN>1. It is not known if the region is capable of producing hazardous Mw>6 earthquakes, similar to the Charlevoix Seismic Zone ∼250  km upriver. Focusing on 2015–2020, we apply a machine-learning-based phase picker to detect 72 earthquakes in addition to the 150 catalog earthquakes in the same region over this time span. We produce an updated 1D, gradient velocity model via a Monte Carlo search using a uniform VP/VS=1.77, which we computed with the Wadati method. We refine hypocenter estimates using the triple-difference method, with sP depth phases as additional constraints on earthquake depth. We estimate focal mechanisms for >100 earthquakes with automatically picked P-wave first motions and absolute value P-SV-SH amplitude ratios, and we use the focal mechanisms to invert for the state of tectonic stress. Grid searches and Bayesian analysis allow for robust uncertainty estimates of focal mechanisms, which in turn allow for uncertainty estimates of the stress tensor. The recovered west-northwest–east-southeast σ1 is consistent with previous estimates and with a stress tensor controlled by glacial isostatic adjustment, although a contrast between deep and shallow focal mechanisms suggests that these stresses may be concentrated in the lower crust. Epicenter lineations up to ∼40  km long may be indicative of sizable faults in the LSZ capable of generating Mw>6 earthquakes, but hypocenter and focal mechanism uncertainties are too high to say so definitively, thus pointing to a need for denser station coverage, including ocean-bottom seismometers.
Contribution to the Alien Flora of Turkey: Impatiens glandulifera Royle (Balsaminaceae)
Authors: TERZİOĞLU Salih , COŞKUNÇELEBİ Kamil
Published: May 2021

During a few decades, rapidly increasing number of studies have documented about the spread and expansion of alien plant species all over the world. These species are either introduced intentionally or unintentionally outside of their natural ranges. Impatiens glandulifera Royle (Balsaminaceae) introduced in Europe intentionally as garden and nectar-producing plant but later it was spread and became a highly invasive annual species in many parts of Europe. This species was collected from outside of gardens in two close localities in Giresun (Turkey). So, we reported it as a new alien vascular plant for the Flora of Turkey. As well, the description together with Turkish name and photographs of the taxon are presented in the present study.
Assessment of quality of life among HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy in a tertiary hospital, Karnataka
Authors: Sreeranga Anjan , Pavithra P. , Meundi Anand D.
Published: May 2021

Background: With the availability of highly effective antiretroviral treatment, HIV is transforming into a chronic condition, whose management is now experiencing problems of other chronic diseases, where quality of life (QOL) has become an important component of overall assessment of health care and management. This study was conducted with the objective of assessing the QOL and factors influencing it in HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy (ART).Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at district ART center, Hassan. Purposive sampling was used to identify 148 HIV infected people on antiretroviral therapy, who were interviewed using a pretested questionnaire, assessing QOL with the World Health Organization (WHOQOL) HIV‑BREF.Results: The average age of the study population was 37.69 years. Majority of them were males 54.7% compared to 45.3% of females. Most of them resided in rural areas (87.8%). The educational status of the subjects was poor with 33.8% of them being illiterates. The mean score was highest for spirituality and social relationships domain and least for psychological domain. Age, education and socioeconomic status did not have any influence on the QOL. There was significant difference between QOL scores and clinical stages. Individuals in stage I and II had better scores compared to stage 3 and 4. QOL scores decreased with decreasing CD4 count.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that patient-reported measures of health status and related concepts may help provide a feasible, reliable and valid method to assess the impact of HIV/AIDS improve patient outcomes.
Estimation of Heritability of Several Genotype of Soil (Arachis Hypogaea L.) and Tolerance Test of Shade and Drought Stress
Authors: Marsinah Marsinah , Hemon A. Farid , Ujianto Lestari
Published: May 2021

This study aims to determine the heritability estimation of several peanut genotypes and to test tolerance to shade and drought stress. The research was carried out in 3 stages, the first stage from May to July 2019 in Sigerongan village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency, the second phase from August to October 2019 in Sigerongan village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency, and the third stage from July to September 2020 in Nyiurlembang village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. The experimental design used in estimating heritability was a randomized block design (RAK) consisting of 20 peanut genotypes, namely G2T5, G3D6, G2D2, G5-UII, G300-II, G2T3, G11-UI, G3T4, G200-I, and G12. -UI, G2T1, G2D7, G3T10, G3D8, G7-UII, G7-UIII, G3T7, G16-UI, G7-UI and G2D3. Tolerance test of peanut genotypes to shade and drought stress used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with a Split Plot Design. The results showed that the genetic diversity value of peanut genotypes against the tested parameters showed that all peanut genotypes were ineffective for further tests on the parameters of plant height, number of leaves and number of branches, while the parameters of the number of filled pods and dry weight of pods all genotypes showed moderate criteria which means that it is effective for further selection. Shade treatment was more influential than treatment without shade. The parameters of pod dry weight and number of filled pods showed a significant difference between the two. Genotypes sensitive to shade stress are G2T5, G3D6, G2T3, G200-I, G2T1, G2D7, G3D8, G7-UII, TAKAR, G3T7, mildly tolerant genotypes, namely G2D2, G5-UII, G300-II, G11-UI, G3T4, G12-UI, G3T10, G7-UI, and G2D3 and the shade tolerant is G16-UI. Plant genotypes that were sensitive (P) to drought stress were G2T5, G3D6, G2D2, G5-UII, G2T3, G11-UI, and G3T4. And the genotypes that are somewhat tolerant are G200-I and G12-UI. Meanwhile, the drought tolerant genotype was G300-II.
Payment of Diya (Blood Money) in Multiple Intentional Murders by One Murderer in the Light of the Jurisprudential Rule of Justice
Authors: Rahimian Mohsen , Abedini Ahmad , Raei Masoud
Published: May 2021

One of the effective jurisprudential rules in the process of inferring the religious law is the rule of justice. Although this term has been used in the works of jurists of recent times, but jurists of various periods have used this rule in various issues. One of the things that needs to be covered by this rule is the issue of intentional murders, which occur multiple times and have a specific murderer. The well-known opinion of Shi’a jurists is only the Qiṣāṣ (retribution) of the murderer. While it seems that this rule is not necessary for the rule of justice. The clear question is whether the rule of justice plays a role in this case. Or that the religious rulings in this regard should be considered devotionally, and in the next stage, if justice has a place, is it necessary to retaliate, or should a blood money be paid to all the avengers of blood? The purpose of this article is the jurisprudential analysis of this issue in the light of the rule of justice. Because in the intentional murder of one person, several people of the victim's family have been harmed in two ways that the revenge of the murderer has only one aspect and the aspect of compensation is remained. Or assuming that Qiṣāṣ is fair, the compensation is for one murder and not several murders. One of the most important findings of the research is that the rule of justice can play a role as a basic and pivotal rule in relation to the religious rules and by observing the element of time and place.
Fraud Analysis in Iran and Egypt Law
Authors: Dachak Hadi
Published: May 2021

Fraud is one of the most common crimes in most countries (including Iran and Egypt), the cause of which can be mainly found in the economic motives of the perpetrator which in addition to harm to the victim, society is not immune from harm and for this reason, the Iranian legislature in Article 109 of the Islamic Penal Code adopted in 2013 has explicitly classified fraud as an economic crime. The swindler has deceptive language tools, regardless of fraudulent means. Interestingly, the components and characteristics of a fraudulent personal behavior from the perspective of linguistics are the observance of the principle of etiquette, not insistence on persuading the other party and the appropriate physical context. This crime is considered as (white collar crimes). Fraud is similar to misappropriation of property other than theft and betrayal of a trust, but it has special characteristics which distinguishes it from the above-mentioned crimes, including the use of fraudulent means, deception of property, and the surrender of property by her to the fraudster, is a special feature of fraud that there is not in other crimes. In this study, we will comparatively study the crime of fraud in the law of Iran and Egypt, and in particular, we will examine the indirect fraud and fraudulent study of services in the law of these two countries.
Software applications in modeling of physical processes in radio engineering and electronics in the context of distance learning
Authors: Manukyan Vahram K.
Published: May 2021

This article examines the existing software applications for electronic circuit prototyping that can help evaluate the operation of the entire circuit based on specified parameters and find the best options. Using the TAC application and the Arduino library components, projects and instructions for creating and testing electronic circuits were developed. The resulting application was tested for capabilities and efficiency. The interface design and settings were also assessed to determine whether they simulate real conditions. The functionality of TAC application made it possible to generate alternate circuits. The results of software testing showed that using the application speeds up the learning process significantly when compared to traditional methods and helps eliminate problems that may emerge when designing and assembling circuits. The application may be useful in designing complex electronic circuits and developing teaching aids for students in technical fields.
Determining the color of a multi-colored object with relatively large dimensions
Authors: Lozhkin Leonid D. , Voronoi Andrey A. , Soldatov Alexander A. , Kuzmenko Alexander A. , Filimonova Lyudmila N. , Ponamorev Maxim Y. , Andronova Irina V.
Published: May 2021

The use of standard instruments (colorimeters) when measuring the color coordinates and chromaticity of multicolored objects and having relatively large dimensions is practically impossible. This is due to the fact that ordinary colorimeters, no matter what method is implemented in them, are designed to determine the color of a specific point of the measured object. This article discusses a method for determining the color of a multicolored and relatively large object, for example, a car, color photography, art painting, etc. Let us call this method computer colorimetry. A practical solution to this method can be used in such areas of the national economy, as, for example, repainting a car after damage to certain parts of the body with damage to the paintwork, automatic control and video surveillance of forest and peatland areas to detect fires, in the examination of the authenticity of documents and works of art, and other areas of the national economy.
POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY DYNAMICS ANALYSIS AFTER DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT BY DINT OF CONTACTLESS INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY METHOD
Authors: Yakov Andrey , Kostina Irina
Published: May 2021

Subject. Thermal imaging provides an objective measurement of temperature changes that are clinically relevant for the detection of local inflammatory processes. The article examines the infrared radiation of the facial skin, its quantitative and qualitative characteristics, to predict the course of the postoperative period after dental implant placement. The aim is to evaluate changes in the parameters of contactless infrared thermography (CIT) of the facial skin before and after operation. Methods. A prospective randomized study was conducted in 17 patients aged 30 to 65 years (12 women, 5 men) who underwent surgery to install intraosseous screw dental implants (DI) under local anesthesia on one side of the jaw according to the delayed implantation technique. Before and after operation, as well as on the 1st, 3rd and 7th days of the postoperative period, patients underwent facial skin CIT using the FLIR One Pro device. Blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature were also monitored. The maximum and minimum temperature (T) of the facial skin on the side of the installed implant and the opposite side were compared. Results. The mean values of blood pressure and heart rate in the studied patients did not show deviations from the normal values before and after the operation of DI placement. The average values of body temperature were almost the same before and after the operation. In two patients, the body temperature was 37 °C during the day after the operation. The difference between average values of the skin temperature of the right and left half of the face did not exceed 0.6 °C, that is acceptable in the norm. Conclusions. The temperature relief of the facial skin after surgery changes in comparison with the preoperative values with a tendency to increase the average values of the maximum T. In the postoperative period, there is an increase in the average values of the maximum T on the side of the operation in comparison with the opposite side.
ASSOCIATIVE PARALLELS, INTERRELATIONS AND INTERDEPENDENCIES BETWEEN CLINICAL FEATURES OF DENTAL PATHOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Authors: Galonsky Vladislav , Surdo El'vira , Chernov Vladimir , Gradoboev Anatoly , Chernova Anna
Published: May 2021

Subject. Diseases of the cardiovascular system are characterised by oral cavity manifestations which possible has inverse relationships. Prevalence and features of hard oral tissues, mucosa of the oral cavity and periodontium in cardiovascular patients is investigated. Aim — to form a list of main trends and scientific practical prospects related to cardiovascular diseases and dental pathology. Methods. In order to perform analysis of the studied topic, a review of 30 periodicals dated 2007-2019 was performed. Results. The analysis of Russian and foreign scientific literature resulted in formulation of three main groups of dental diseases with peculiarities in manifestations if IHD and HD: 1. Diseases of hard oral tissues; 2. Diseases of the mucous coat of the oral cavity; 3. Periodontium tissue diseases. Examination of oral cavity hygienic condition in CVD patients showed worse values in comparison with the control group. A major emphasis is placed on the role of C-reactive protein and the role of systemic inflammation in dental and cardiovascular pathology. Also, there is data regarding treatment of periodontium tissues and its influence on the cardiovascular system. Inverse interaction was noted: intake of medicines against the main pathology exerted influence on the oral cavity condition. Conclusion. The performed review of Russian and foreign literature makes it possible to conclude that the data presented is insufficient to draw any firm conclusion. Of principal interest are periodontium tissue diseases and their correlation with general somatic pathology, indicative of which is a significant number of practical researches devoted to this issue. However, the data analysed are of controversial character and do not make it possible to form a single trajectory for management of such patients and assessment of not only dental but also general somatic status of the patient.
THE ESTIMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE PATIENTS WITH THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION DEPENDING ON THE HABITUAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TYPE
Authors: Mokshantsev Denis , Mamchits Elena , Bragin Aleksandr , Retrunyak Valery , Zubareva Anna
Published: May 2021

Subject. The study of the results of the examination of the patients with the temporomandibular joint dysfunction depending on the habitual physical activity type.

The aim of the study is to estimate the results of the examination of the patients with the temporomandibular joint dysfunction depending on the habitual physical activity type.

Methodology. 105 patients (18 male patients and 87 female patients) aged 20-35 with the occlusive temporomandibular joint dysfunction (K07.6 Diseases of temporomandibular joint) living in Tyumen and in Tyumen region were examined. The study was carried out at “the Regional stomatological polyclinic” in Tyumen.

Results. The study of the peculiarities of temporomandibular joint dysfunction depending on the habitual physical activity type was carried out. The clinical results of the dynamic observation and complex functional study in 105 patients aged 20-35 having occlusive temporomandibular joint dysfunction were given.

Conclusion. The results showed that there was a direct connection between the changes in dentomandibular system and the physical activity level in 105 patients aged 20-35 with occlusive temporomandibular joint dysfunction living in Tyumen and Tyumen region.

In the studied subjects, with a a low level of habitual motor activi 8.43% more defects in the dentition were found in comparison with a high level of habitual motor activity, and by 6.02% more than in comparison with an average level of habitual motor activity, the pathological abrasion of the teeth was almost 2 times higher compared with a high level of habitual motor activity.

An additional examination method based on computed tomography showed a violation of the articular relationship in 67.3% of cases, signs of TMJ hypermobility one and two-sided in 28.2%, changes in the position of the condyles in the joint in 33.33% of cases, in the group with a low level of habitual motor activity.
MINERAL WATER EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH FOR THE USING IN DENTISTRY
Authors: Sadykova Ol'ga , Kolevatykh Ekaterina , Zholudev Sergey , Belokonova Nadezhda , Maltseva Olga
Published: May 2021

Subject. The need for removable orthopedic dentures increases in proportion to the increase in the number of patients with violation of the integrity of the dentition. Mechanical, toxical and sensitising effects of removable orthopedic dentures are the local factor for the occurrence of inflammatory disorders. Frequently the pharmaceutical products for prevention and treatment don’t have a selective action and can cause a unwanted side effect. The experts recommend to give preference to non-drug means and methods, including balneological theraphy. We for the first time conducted and described the determination of criteria for choosing the composition of mineral water solutions and comparative research of solution effectiveness in the treatment of stomatitis. Goal. To conduct an experimental research of mineral water for dentistry using in prevention and treatment of denture stomatitis associated with Candida-disease. Methodology. The subject of research is the sodium chloride magnesium boric iodine-bromine, brine (salt) mineral water with 50-60 g/dm3 ratio of total salt content. Composition and properties of mineral water and solutions based on it was assessed by indicators: pH, osmolality, macrocells diffusion rate, difference of optical transmission rate when the solution is heated. In the results of laboratory experiments was revealed the most optimal concentration of mineral solution for dentistry using – 1:4. The obtained water solution with explored medicinal product (Myramistin 0,01%) demonstrate strong antimycotic activity for test yeast fungi (in vitro). Conclusions: 20% solution mineral water can be recommended for course of prevention and complex treatment of denture stomatitis associated with Candida-disease.
MODERN ASPECTS OF THE PATHOGENESIS OF LICHEN PLANUS OF THE ORAL MUCOSA
Authors: Akmalova Guzel' , Chuykin Sergey , Chernyshova Nina , Bikmurzin Vladimir
Published: May 2021

Between the blood and the organs, between the blood and tissues there are special barriers (blood-tissue barriers), which represent the multilevel security system of the organism, aimed at providing general and local homeostasis. The protective function of organs and tissues that are protected by blood-tissue barriers is realized by the changes of the permeability barrier for certain substances and is quantitatively estimated by the permeability coefficient (PC). In-depth studies of the functioning of blood-tissue barriers in lichen planus of the oral mucosa (LP OM) are relevant today. But they have not been conducted yet. In this study were involved 191 patients with various forms of lichen planus of the oral mucosa ( typical — 43 patients, exudative — hyperemic — 43 people, erosive-ulcerative — 47 patients, hyperkeratotic — 24 people, atypical — 28 patients, bullous — 6 people) a violation of a permeability condition of the blood-tissue barriers for some mineral elements (zinc, copper, iron, magnesium), which is of importance in the pathogenesis of the disease was found. This manifests itself in multidirectional changes in mineral composition of blood serum and oral fluid, which correlate to the severity of the clinical course of the disease. Thus, the definition of pathogenetic importance of the detected changes will allow solving the issue of a possible correction of the mineral content, resulting in a deficit, by assigning mineral supplements. The expected effects can be a relief of the clinical course of the process, a more rapid healing of erosions and ulcers in the mouth, improvement of the general condition of patients and improving their quality of life.
SYSTEMIC AND DENTAL PATHOLOGY OF A PATIENT WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS ON THE BACKGROUND OF METOTREXATE THERAPY (CLINICAL CASE)
Authors: Anisimova Irina , Simonyan Laura , Balchytis Vladimir
Published: May 2021

Background. One of the urgent problems of modern medicine is the formation and development of an interprofessional approach to the complex therapy of patients with combined pathology. An interdisciplinary approach to the examination and treatment of patients with concomitant diseases is due to the interconnection of the oral mucosa with systemic diseases. Literature data indicate the pathogenetic commonality of systemic connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis with periodontitis and oral mucosa diseases, which is based on a diffuse inflammatory process.

Objectives ― study of a clinical case of combined lesion of the oral mucosa of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis during treatment with methotrexate.

Methods. We examined patient R. — an elderly man of 72-year-old with ulcerative and necrotic lesions of the oral mucosa, simultaneously suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and receiving methotrexate as maintenance therapy. The patient was sent to the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry of Omsk State Medical University, to the clinical base of dental clinic № 1 in Omsk in order to clarify the diagnosis and prescribe complex treatment.

Results. Patient R. revealed a combined ulcerative-necrotic lesion of the oral mucosa and gums with rheumatoid arthritis. Joint general and local medical treatment by a dentist of lesions of the oral mucosa, gums, examination, observation in dynamics and the advice of a physician-therapist in terms of prescribing maintenance therapy for rheumatoid arthritis by reducing the dose of the drug (methotrexate) gave a joint positive effect in a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of a patient with comorbid pathology.

Conclusions. Our research has shown that it is necessary to increase activity in the development of an interdisciplinary collaboration between dentists and internists. The continuity and friendship of doctors of different specialties make it possible to get a positive result in the treatment and improve the quality of life of patients.
CHANGES IN PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL INDICATORS OF ORAL FLUID DURING LOCAL TREATMENT OF GINGIVITIS IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH GESTOSIS
Authors: Chuykin Sergey , Kudashkina Natalia , AKATYEVA Galina , Chuykin Oleg , Makusheva Natal'ya , Egorova Elena , Maganova Zarema , Kuchuk Kristina
Published: May 2021

Introduction. Gestosis (late toxicosis of pregnant women) — pathological conditions of the second half of pregnancy, characterized by a triad of main symptoms: edema (hidden and visible), proteinuria, hypertension. In the third trimester, during physiological pregnancy of women and, especially when it is complicated by gestosis, there is a decrease in salivation, an increase in the viscosity and acidity of the oral fluid, which significantly increases the severity of the course of inflammatory periodontal diseases. We have developed a method for local treatment and prevention of gingivitis in women with pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia using a chewing phyto-substrate.

Purpose: to assess changes in the physicochemical and biochemical parameters of the oral fluid during the local treatment of gingivitis using a chewing phyto-substrate in pregnant women with gestosis.

Materials and methods: the examination of pregnant women was carried out in cooperation with obstetricians-gynecologists at the clinical base of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2 at the City Clinical Hospital No. 8, Ufa. Physicochemical (salivation rate, kinematic viscosity, pH) and biochemical parameters (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, protein) of the oral fluid were determined before and after complex treatment of gingivitis with the inclusion of a chewing phyto-substrate in pregnant women with gestosis.

Conclusion: in the third trimester during physiological pregnancy and, especially when it is complicated by gestosis, there is a decrease in salivation, an increase in the viscosity and acidity of the oral fluid. The use of chewing phytosubstrate plates in complex treatment, containing 0.1 g of dry extract of the collection (oak bark, licorice alder, birch buds, chamomile flowers, thyme herb) and 1.0 g of beeswax, increases the rate of salivation by 1.5 times, reduces the viscosity of the oral fluid by 1.3 times and its acidity, which indicates the effectiveness of the proposed method of local treatment of gingivitis in pregnant women with preeclampsia.
EXPERIENCE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC ODONTOGENIC OSTEOMYELITIS OF THE LOWER JAW IN A SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Authors: Hryachkov Vitaliy , Stepanov Il'ya , Andreev Aleksandr , Podoprigora Anna , Hodarkovskiy Mihail , Stepanova Elena
Published: May 2021

Subject. More than 70% of patients with chronic odontogenic osteomyelitis are of working age. Chronic odontogenic osteomyelitis is detected in 10% of the total number of patients admitted to the maxillofacial hospital. In more than 20% of cases, relapses of diseases after osteonecrsequestrectomy are noted. Objective. To analyze the results of treatment of patients with chronic odontogenic osteomyelitis of the lower jaw to identify predisposing factors to the development of relapses after osteonecrosequestrectomy. Methodology. The analysis of medical records of 30 patients with chronic odontogenic osteomyelitis of the lower jaw, whose complex treatment included radical osteonecrosequestrectomy, was carried out. Re-sults. The average duration of inpatient treatment was 8.2±1.97 days, and patients with a bur-dened somatic history were treated 1.7 times longer. The most common cause of the disease (70%) was an inflammatory process localized in the area of the 3rd molar. Microbiological monitoring of the wound discharge after radical osteonecrsequestrectomy showed that the most common causative agent (70%) of cases was Staphylococcus aureus. At the same time, 60% of patients have a mixed microflora. This group of patients had the highest duration of inpatient treatment up to 16 days. The presence of a focus of chronic infection has not only a local (soreness, hyperemia, edema), but also a systemic effect on the body, which is reflected in the change in blood parameters. Conclusion. The residual microflora is a phlogogenic factor of local inflammation, acting as a trigger for primary alteration, stimulating the release of inflammatory mediators.
Evaluation and Comparison of Choroidal Thickness in Patients with Behçet Disease with versus without Ocular Involvement
Authors: Maryam Hosseini Seyedeh , Morrovatdar Negar , Hemati Armin , Dolatkhah Mozghan , Bakhtiari Elham , Mirfeizi Zahra , Azimizadeh Mahdieh
Published: May 2021

Purpose: To assess the subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) in patients with Behçet disease (BD) and compare the SFCT in patients with and without ocular BD (OBD) and between patients with active and quiescent phases of the Behçet’s posterior uveitis.
Method: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with BD (n = 51) between October 2016 and October 2018. Complete ocular examinations including slit lamp biomicroscopy and fundus examination with dilated pupils were performed for all patients. The SFCT values were compared between patients with and without OBD. Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI–OCT) was done to measure the SFCT, and wide field fundus fluorescein angiography (WF–FAG) was performed to evaluate the ocular involvement and determine the active or quiescent phases of the Behçet’s posterior uveitis. The correlation between the changes of SFCT and the WF-FAG scores was assessed.
Results: One hundred and two eyes of 51 patients with BD, aged 29 to 52 years were studied. Of these, 23 patients were male. The mean age ± standard deviation in patients with OBD and patients without ocular involvement was 38.71 ± 7.8 and 36.22 ± 10.59 years (P = 0.259) respectively. The mean SFCT in patients with OBD was significantly greater than in patients without OBD (364.17 ± 93.34 vs 320.43 ± 56.70 μm; P = 0.008). The difference of mean SFCT between the active compared to quiescent phase was not statistically significant when only WF-FAG criteria were considered for activity (368.12 ± 104.591 vs 354.57 ± 58.701 μm, P = 0.579). However, when the disease activity was considered based on both WF-FAG and ocular exam findings, SFCT in the active group was higher than the inactive group (393.04 ± 94.88 vs 351.65 ± 58.63 μm, P = 0.060). This difference did not reach statistical significance, but it was clinically relevant.
Conclusion: Choroidal thickness was significantly increased in BD patients with ocular involvement; therefore, EDI-OCT could be a noninvasive test for evaluation of ocular involvement in patients with BD. The increased SFCT was not an indicative of activity in OBD; however, it could predict possible ocular involvement throughout the disease course.
Treatment of Noninfectious Retinal Vasculitis Using Subcutaneous Repository Corticotropin Injection
Authors: D. Anesi Stephen , Y. Chang Peter , Maleki Arash , Stephenson Andrew , Montieth Alyssa , Filipowicz Artur , Syeda Sarah , Asgari Soheila , Walsh Marisa , Lynne Metzinger Jamie , Foster C. Stephen
Published: May 2021

Purpose: To show whether subcutaneous repository corticotropin injection (RCI, Acthar® Gel, a repository corticotropin injection, can be an effective potential therapeutic agent for noninfectious retinal vasculitis.
Methods: Patients with active retinal vasculitis were followed with serial ultra-widefield fluorescein angiograms and treated with 80 units of subcutaneous repository corticotropin injection twice weekly.
Results: Primary outcome of ≥50% improvement in response level (RL) for retinal vasculitis and percent improvement in retinal vasculitis severity scoring (RVSS) by more than one quartile (≥25%) at week 12 was met in 15 and 16 of the 30 total eyes, respectively, including 1 eye with severe retinal vasculitis in each group. Complete resolution of retinal vasculitis was seen in seven eyes with a mean time of 17.1 weeks. Intraocular pressure elevation requiring therapy and cataract progression were noted in two and three eyes, respectively. One patient stopped medication due to side effects (injection site reaction).
Conclusion: Repository corticotropin injection was well-tolerated overall. Repository corticotropin injection may be an effective therapeutic agent in the treatment of noninfectious retinal vasculitis.
O uso da internet por adolescentes e as transformações nas relações de poder da família contemporânea
Authors: Souza Sara Helen dos Santos de , Schnitman Ivana Maria
Published: May 2021

A instituição familiar vem passando por transformações impulsionadas pelo contexto sociocultural da pós-modernidade, alterando assim as relações de poder existentes. Com a disseminação da internet no cotidiano da vida de pais e filhos, o comportamento do adolescente contemporâneo ganha novos contornos, o que influencia e indica mudanças das relações de poder na família. Assim, o presente estudo buscou, compreender as relações de poder entre pais e filhos na sociedade contemporânea através da análise do uso da internet por adolescentes. Para fins desta pesquisa, três famílias com filhos adolescentes, entre 11 e 15 anos e que possuem acesso à internet, foram entrevistadas e observadas. Através da análise dos dados, pôde-se perceber que aspectos pós-modernos e tradicionais coexistem, caracterizando as relações familiares de poder como híbridas.
A indevida aplicação do enunciado de Súmula n. 281 do Tribunal de Contas da União e a proibição da participação de cooperativas de trabalho brasileiras em procedimentos licitatórios
Authors: Ferraz Teixeira Marianna
Published: May 2021

O presente trabalho busca analisar o enunciado de Súmula n. 281 do Tribunal de Contas da União, aprovada em 11 de julho de 2012, que veda a participação de cooperativas de trabalho em licitações quando o serviço a ser prestado exija a necessidade de subordinação, habitualidade e pessoalidade. Apesar das previsões da Lei de Licitações e da Lei de Cooperativas de Trabalho disporem que dito impedimento é proibido, muitos procedimentos licitatórios, em razão da súmula, excluem esse tipo societário da participação, o que faz com que princípios como o da legalidade e da igualdade sejam violados, assim como afronta o preceito constitucional de fomento ao cooperativismo como meio de desenvolvimento da atividade econômica e da redução do desemprego. Essa conduta, além de prejudicar o mercado de trabalho, também gera prejuízo à Administração Pública, que será tolhida do seu direito e dever de selecionar a proposta mais vantajosa, haja vista que não terá acesso, de fato, a todas as propostas cabíveis.

Recibido: 26 octubre 2020Aceptado: 10 diciembre 2020
Competência em Informação na Educação Profissional: avaliação de estudantes de um curso técnico integrado ao Ensino Médio
Authors: Silva Carlos Robson Souza da , Teixeira Thiciane Mary Carvalho
Published: May 2021

A avaliação da competência em informação é um instrumento essencial e se utiliza de padrões, modelos e indicadores para ser realizada com sucesso. No contexto da Educação Profissional e Tecnológica, autores como Santos (2017) e Oliveira e Silva (2018) apontam a validade dos Padrões de Competência em Informação da ACRL (2000) para a avaliação da competência em informação de futuros trabalhadores. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a aquisição de Competência em Informação de estudantes concludentes de um curso técnico integrado ao Ensino Médio. Utilizou um questionário de múltipla escolha orientado pela Matriz Conceitual de Oliveira e Silva (2020) aplicado a estudantes concludentes de um curso técnico integrado ao Ensino Médio. Identificou-se que os estudantes acreditam que a informação molda aspectos do cotidiano, do trabalho e da educação, e que possuem habilidades específicas para a identificação das necessidades de informação, para o acesso, a avaliação e o uso da informação, e para a compreensão das questões que cercam a informação. Conclui-se que o coletivo de estudantes possui habilidades informacionais desenvolvidas, entretanto que precisam de uma formação mais adequada para entender como a informação é produzida e identificar informações enviesadas (como fake news). Considera-se também a necessidade de se criar indicadores para a Educação Profissional e Tecnológica no Brasil alinhados aos avanços nos estudos sobre Competência em Informação
Influence of Organic Manures on Soil Physico-chemical Properties under Morus based Agrisilviculture System
Authors: Bhuyan Bandan Kumar , Thakur C.L. , Sharma Harish , Kumar Dhirender
Published: May 2021

Background: Health of soil is important being an integral part of any production system. As agroforestry aims to maintain the sustainability in the system, therefore, soil status under any agroforestry system plays key role. This study was conducted at Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan HP (India) under Morus based agroforestry system. Methods: The present investigation was carried out during 2016 from month of July to October for quantifying the effect of application of organic manures on soil physico-chemical properties under Morus based agroforestry system. Five soil samples from each experimental plot were collected separately and a single representative composite sample was drawn for each plot replicated three times. The analysis of soil was carried out with standard adopted procedures. Result: Findings of the study revealed that different organic manure combinations were having significant influence on various soil physico-chemical properties. Maximum improvement in terms of soil physico-chemical parameters was found for the application of 100% poultry manure. Further, soil properties were found to be better under the influence of tree canopy as compared to open condition suggesting key role of trees in improving soil properties.
Effect of Nitrogen and Sulphur Levels on Growth and Yield of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) Under Rainfed Condition of Nagaland
Authors: Solo Virosanuo , Singh P.L. , Singh A.P.
Published: May 2021

Background: Linseed is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family of Linaceae, having well developed fibrous root system with several lateral roots. It has been grown since ancient times for fibre (flax) and seed, which is rich in oil. The crop has narrow leaves and alternate with shiny yellow or light brown colored seeds. The current investigation was carried out to determine the suitable level of nitrogen and sulphur and their interaction effect on growth and yield of linseed. Methods: A field study was conducted in the experimental site of SASRD, NU during the rabi season with four levels of nitrogen (0,20,40 and 60 kg ha-1) and sulphur (0,20,40 and 60 kg-1) under three replications following RBD, five random plants were tagged from each plot for field observation. Conclusion: Application of 60 kg N ha-1 resulted in highest plant height, number of branches plant-1, bolls plant-1, seed (799.87 kg ha-1) and stover yields (1619.87 kg ha-1), similarly, incorporation of 40 kg S ha-1 recorded significantly higher plant height, number of branches plant-1, bolls plant-1, seed boll-1, yield (797.54 kg ha-1) and stover yields (1557.58 kg ha-1). The combination of 60 kg N and 40 kg S recorded highest plant height, number of branches plant-1, bolls plant-1, seeds boll-1, seed weight plant-1, seed (840.72 kg ha-1) and stover yields (1713.3 kg ha-1)
Experimentally Induced Hyperlipidemia and Associated Atherosclerosis in the Aorta and Vascular Expression of CD 31, CD44, Beta-catenin and E Cadherin in Wistar Male Rats
Authors: Naik H. Srinivasa , Srilatha Ch. , Sujatha K. , Sreedevi B. , TNVKV Prasad
Published: May 2021

Background: Hyperlipidemia is the disorder of lipid metabolism, characterized by elevated serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and very low-density lipoproteins cholesterol (VLDL-C) and decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular and fibroproliferative inflammatory disease commonly associated with dyslipidemia. Methods: The study was conducted using 24 Wistar male rats, divided into two groups of 12 rats each. Hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis were induced by the addition of 1% cholesterol and 15% saturated oil to the 1000g of standard rat diet and given to group II rats. Group I kept as control and maintained for 90 days. Result: The present experiment established hyperlipidemia with a significant increase of TC, TG, LDL-C and decreased HDL-C cholesterol with initiated atherosclerotic lesions in the aorta and showed varying degrees of positivity with CD31, CD44, Cadherin and Beta-catenin proteins.
Morphological and Yield Attribute of Blackgram Genotypes under Different Salinity Stress Conditions
Authors: Shanthi P. , Ramesh P. , Parameshwaran M. , Umadevi M. , Sakaravarthy K. Sibi , Vivekananthan T.
Published: May 2021

Background: Blackgram is one of the important grain legumes in India. Pulses are the important source of protein for the vegetarian people. To meet out the current demand of pulses, there is a crucial need to increase the blackgram production. Mostly this crop is cultivated in marginal lands where the abiotic stresses like drought and salinity are predominant. The area under salinity in India is 6.73 million hectares and in blackgram no variety was identified as suitable for saline areas. Methods: This experiment was carried out to study the salinity tolerance levels of balckgram genotypes at vegetative and reproductive stages during Rabi season of 2018-20. A total of six blackgram genotypes were used to screen its performance under saline environment at vegetative and reproductive stage. All the genotypes were raised in pot with the size of 20 cm height and 15 cm width with four replications and salinity were stimulated artificially viz., 4.0 EC, 11.0 EC and 16.0 EC ds/m, its growth habits were observed. Conclusion: Salinity impact adversely affects blackgram genotypes under study. The number of days to survival of the plant and plant height were decreased by increasing salinity level and number of irrigation with saline water and it was reduced to ½ at 16 EC ds/m as compared to control. Days to 50% flowering, chlorophyll content and single plant yield were severally affected by increasing salt concentration. Increasing salt concentration was found directly proportionate to increasing number of days taken for flower initiation and at high level of salinity (16.0 EC ds/m) the plants dried before flowering. The plant yield was much affected by slight increase in salt concentration. At 4.0 EC ds/m level the yield was reduced to ¼ as compared to control. The 100 grain weight was not much affected by increasing salt concentration; Chlorophyll content also reduced 2/3 by increasing salt concentration after 15 DAS. The genotypes VBG-14-016 performed better under 4.0 EC ds/m level and survived for more number of days followed by the variety VBN 8.
The artistic intuition and its impact in developing the leadership potentials of the academic women in the specializations of art and design
Authors: Al Sheikh Hanan Muneer
Published: May 2021

The artwork towards which academic women are going in the specializations of art and design is considered as a comprehensive philosophical intellectual system; as the academic woman while understanding art is unifying psychological elements with the philosophical, intuitive, and spiritual elements. This research tackles the analysis of the concept of artistic intuition as a compositional activity that reflects to all practical life fields but under specific humanitarian conditions that distinguish leading women particularly in the specializations of art and design. Such analysis leads to being aware of all dilemmas related to the artistic intuition and not only that related to artwork; but also, the intuition that becomes expressive in the philosophical concept. It is not separate from the state of being rather than integrating in the form of a coordinated theory with the purpose of understanding human in the different varied contexts that are in harmony with his intellect, philosophy, potentials, and accumulated knowledge. 
Keywords: Artistic Intuition, Art Philosophy, Leading Woman.
A contemporary completion attempts in traditional texture
Authors: Bombar Cansu Saçan , Birol Hümeyra , Özkaban Feyzal Avcı
Published: May 2021

Traditional settlements are formed by the mutual interaction of the culture, technology and the geographical inputs of the physical environment, which transform over time and mature with the intertwining and overlapping of different cultural productions in processes spanning centuries. These inputs, which are described as tangible and intangible data, create the architectural characteristics of the settlements by shaping the architectural structures and the way in which these structures are associated with each other and the characteristics of that place. Today, two types of intervention needs come to the forefront, namely maintenance–repair and new construction activities in existing gaps, in traditional tissues that are faced with conservation problems due to the globalising life culture, current needs of modern life and accelerated technological development. The interventions to be carried out in this direction carry various risks and possibilities in terms of preserving and maintaining the architectural identity of traditional settlements. Based on the above query, this study focuses on a design experiment in Birgi settlement, which stands out as an important cultural tourism destination besides its traditional and rural characteristics. The study, carried out within the scope of DEU’s Department of Architecture Department Restoration Master’s Programme, 2018–2019 Spring Semester ARC5144 Restoration Project and Environmental Analysis course, conveys an experience on the completion of a local housing structure that has lost its building integrity with a modern approach, while at the same time, continuing, integrating with the architectural characteristics of the settlement, using today’s technological possibilities, opens the question of belonging to the present.

Keywords: Traditional architecture, contemporary completion, sustainability.