bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Production of in vitro strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) plantlets in large-scale system supplemented with silver nanoparticles
Authors: Thuong Tran Thi , Tung Hoang Thanh , Khai Hoang Dac , Hien Vu Thi , Luan Vu Quoc , Cuong Do Manh , Nam Nguyen Ba , Chau Nguyen Hoai , Vinh Bui Van The , Nhut Duong Tan
Published: October 2021

The growth of strawberry plantlets in the rooting stage on culture medium supplemented with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and the ethylene gas accumulation in plantlet culture bottles were investigated. In addition, different culture systems were first used to produce large-scale Strawberry plantlets. The results showed that shoots (3 cm) were cultured on MS medium supplemented with 0.02 mg/L NAA, 1 g/L activated charcoal, 30 g/L sucrose, 8 g/L agar and 0.5 mg/L AgNPs showed about 4 days earlier rooting formation and the plantlet growth such as plantlet height (5.60 cm), fresh weight (242.67 mg), dry weight (34,67 mg), number of roots/plantlet (6.67), root length (3.40 cm), SPAD (39.30 nmol/cm2) were higher than those in the control after 15 days of culture. Besides, the ethylene gas content in the culture bottle (0.06 ppm) in the 0.5 mg/L AgNPs treatment was lower than as compared to that in the control (0.15 ppm) after 15 days of culture. A shoot density (10 shoots) in 250 mL culture bottle with 40 mL of medium gave optimal growth than those in other treatments after 15 days of culture. Square plastic box culture system (length × width × height: 19 cm × 19 cm × 7 cm; 2.5 L in volume) containing 250 mL MS medium added to 0.5 mg/L AgNPs produced 100 vigorous plantlets; meanwhile, rectangular plastic box system (34 cm × 23 cm × 13 cm; 10 L in volume; 10 L in volume) produced 200 vigorous plantlets. Plantlets derived from 0.5 mg/L AgNPs treatment in the plastic box systems exhibited well acclimatization after 30 and 60 days of culture in the greenhouse.
Evaluating several methods of JAK2 V617F mutation-genotyping to predict the risk of getting polycythemia vera and other myeloproliferative neoplasm diseases
Authors: Thy Ngoc Nguyen , Bich Hau Bui , Hoang Nam Pham , Tuan Anh Tran , Thi Trang Do , Thi Xuan Nguyen
Published: October 2021

Polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis are members of the Philadelphia negative chronic subgroup of Myeloproliferative neoplasm. Published studies showed that the mutation JAK2 V617F is mostly responsible for the diseases; therefore, an accurate, low-cost and rapid molecular method to identify this mutation is important in screening and early diagnostic of these diseases. Different methods for genotyping of JAK2 V617F have been proposed. In this study, we evaluated the quality and cost-effectiveness of three genotyping methods, i.e., PCR-ARMS, PCR-RFLP, Sanger sequencing, to determine the appropriate genotyping for JAK2 V617F and predicted in silico the effect of this mutation on the structure and function of Janus kinase 2 protein. Results showed that the Sanger sequencing and PCR-RFLP genotyping methods were more accurate than PCR-ARMS. PCR-RFLP was also more rapid and economical than the other methods. In silico studies also demonstrated that the JAK2 V617F mutation had a large effect on the activity of corresponding protein. These results provided the initial data for further studies on genetic screening and prediction of myeloproliferative neoplasm and other related diseases in the Vietnamese population.
Mathematical modeling of the chest, its funnel-shaped deformation and thoracoplasty
Authors: Kaminska Marianna , Degtuar Valerii , Yaresko Oleksandr
Published: October 2021

The most common method of treating of the congenital funnel-shaped chest is thoracoplasty method by D. Nuss. During this surgery, a significant mechanical effect is created on the ribs, sternum, spinal column, which act instantly and continuously for a long time and create new biomechanical conditions for the «chest – rib – spine» system. Objective. To construct a functional model of the chest with a spinal column, which takes into account the movements in the costal-vertebral joints, it allows modeling the funnel-shaped deformation in conditions close to the reality, its operative correction, predicting the results and choosing the optimal parameters of thoracoplasty. Methods. Normal and funnel-shaped chest models based on the articular connection of the ribs to the spine were created using SolidWorks. The main calculations were made using the ANSYS program. To estimate the stress-strain state (SSS), stresses are selected by Mises. Results. The created dynamic mathematical model of the chest makes it possible to conduct a reliable analysis of the biomechanical interaction of the plate with the chest, to analyze the stress-strain state of the constructed models in the norm, with and without taking into account the movements in the costal-vertebral joints. In addition, it allows to simulate the operation by D. Nuss and to study the biomechanical changes in conditions close to reality, occurring in the «chest – rib – spine» system, to determine the areas of maximum loads and safety boundaries. Conclusions. The reproduction of articular ribs rotation in the dynamic model changes the picture of the SSS distribution. In the case of modeling the correction of funnel-shaped deformation of the chest by the method by D. Nuss, the largest zone of stress concentration was found on the outer posterior surface of the sixth pair of ribs. The most tense vertebrae were ThV– ThVI, but the maximum values did not exceed the permissible values. In the case of a lower plate conduction, the correction is achieved with better SSS values in the higher elements of the «chest – ribs – spine» system.
3D-print in the planning of surgical treatment in the case of extraarticular deformity of lower limbs
Authors: Romanenko Kostiantyn , Prozorovskiy Dmytro , Doluda Yaroslav
Published: October 2021

An adequate planning of the curative measures is an important factor providing good functional results in the treatment of consequences of long bones injuries, in particular, malunions (post traumatic deformities). 3D-modeling in the preoperative planing gives an opportunity to assess both deformity itself and joint status. Visua­lization of injured segment with three-dimensional model manufactured using 3D-print in actual size (1:1 scale) provides additional capacities. Objective. To analyze the capacity provided by the usage of three-dimensional models of damaged segments in scale 1:1 while the planning of corrective surgery. Methods. Practicability of the usage of 3D-models, that was  worked out on the base of CT-scanning, was studied in the treatment of 52 patients with different post traumatic extraarticular deformities of femur and tibia, after the fractures with intraarticular extension. Clinical results were evaluated using SF-36 and AOFAS scales. Results. Calculation for 3D-modeling was performed mostly virtually using standard computer programs with 3D-reconstruction, but 3D-print technology was used for 5 patients with the most severe and sophisticated deformities of the lower extremities. Changes in functional outcomes, according to SF-36 and AOFAS, for the patients undergone opera- tive treatment, were positive at 12 month of follow-up. Fore­ign colleagues expose analogous results of the investigations and suggest that the modeling with 3D-print provides mostly more safe, reliable and standardized clinical decisions for every particular patient. Conclusions. Preoperative usage of 3D-print on the stage of preoperative planing allows the surgeons to simulate different stages of operative intervention on the physical model, thus, help him to realize possible technical problems, choose adequate fixation device and proper instrumentation. It facilitates the shortening of surgery time, elimination of possible complications rate and achievement, in sum, good functional results in the treatment of this kind of patients.
Topical Issues of Influenza Vaccine Prevention
Authors: Shakhtakhtinskaya Firuza Ch. , Namazova-Baranova Leyla S. , Fedoseenko Marina V. , Kaliuzhnaia Tatiana A.
Published: October 2021

Influenza vaccination coverage has been expanding in recent years in Russian Federation. The topicality of influenza vaccination becomes more significant now at the beginning of seasonal increase in its prevalence, moreover, along with active immunization against coronavirus infection. Vaccination is crucial part in combined program of influenza prevention and control. Nowadays, the priority in influenza prevention is quadrivalent vaccines that can ensure the development of the most stable immunity. Russia has all the necessary resources to create and effectively implement modern influenza vaccines that meet international standards. Despite the remaining difficulties in combating influenza, preventive vaccination is by far the most effective method of protection that has proven its safety and efficacy.
The influence of project-based learning on student achievement in elementary mathematics education
Authors: Lazić Bojan D. , Knežević Jelena B. , Maričić Sanja M.
Published: October 2021

An effective instructional approach in elementary mathematics education has a significant role in the understanding of mathematical concepts and overall student achievement. We point out the characteristics, significance and effects that may be achieved in mathematics education through the application of project-based learning. The aim of the study was to examine the effects of project-based learning on student achievement in lower elementary mathematics education and examine whether the project-based model was equally acceptable to students with different marks. We arranged quasi-experimental research instruction (experiment with parallel groups), on a sample (N = 147) in order to examine whether an instructional approach based on the principles of project-based work would achieve better effects of learning and student achievement compared to the usual way of learning implemented in mathematics education. Results of the final measurements show that students in the experimental group, who worked according to the model of project-based work, achieved better compared to students who worked in the usual way. With this study we have shown that project-based instruction has significant effects on student achievement in lower elementary mathematics education, and that it can undoubtedly contribute to the methodological empowerment of teachers in their teaching practice.
An economic analysis of post harvest losses in tomato of Akola district in Vidharbha region
Authors: Khobarkar V. K. , Dangore U. T. , Vaidkar R. D.
Published: October 2021

Outputs of all agricultural commodities produced in the field have to undergo a series of operations such as threshing, transportation, processing and storage and exchange before they reach the consumer and there are appreciable losses of outputs during these stages of their handling. This is most uncertain to get expected returns. Moreover, vegetables are more perishable then food grains. Hence, post-harvest losses are quite often, at different marketing levels than food grains. The presence study was undertaken to find out the post-harvest losses of selected vegetable in Akola district for the year 2017-18. The data of 90 tomato growers were purposely collected from randomly located villages of the district. Simple tabular analysis was carried out to accomplished the objectives. This study revealed that per hectare cost of cultivation of tomato was Rs.101804.29 whereas per hectare the net return was Rs.73253.37 The input output ratio at Cost C2 in production of tomato is 1.72. The per hectare post-harvest losses at the farm level was estimated to be 16.49 quintal in tomato. The corresponding economic loss was 16645.20 Rs./ha. It is suggested that to prevent from the losses the farmers should be aware through training on standardization and grading, handling, proper packing and providing storage facilities and quick transportation to prevent the economic losses.
Scale to measure utility perception of mass media by the farm women
Authors: Lad A. S. , Deshmukh P. R. , Kadam R. P.
Published: October 2021

Due to non-availability of proper scale to measure utility perception of mass media by the farm women, it was thought necessary to construct a scale for this purpose. Keeping this in view an attempt has been made to develop a scale for measuring utility perception of mass media by the farm women. Normalized rank approach recommended by Guilford (1978) was used in this study for scale construction.
Effect of date of harvesting on yield and quality of different rice varieties
Authors: Mrudhula K. Anny , Veni B. Krishna
Published: October 2021

Greater attention should be paid for increasing the yield per unit area by growing modern varieties of rice through improved cultivation practices. An experiment was conducted for investigating the effect of variety and date of harvesting on yield performance of modern rice varieties during Kharif, 2012 at Agricultural Research Station, Bapatla. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. Main treatments comprised of four rice varieties namely, BPT 5204, BPT 2270, BPT 2231, NLR 34449, NLR 28523 and MTU 1010 and sub treatments comprised of three time of harvesting viz., 25, 30 and 35 days after flowering. Plant growth, yield attributes, yield and quality of rice varieties were significantly influenced by different dates of harvesting. BPT 2270 was found significantly superior to all other varieties in respect of effective tillers, grains panicle-1, grain yield, straw yield and hulling per cent, milling per cent and head rice recovery. Among three harvesting times, the highest grain yield (6250 kg ha-1) and straw yield (7314 kg ha-1) were obtained when the crop was harvested at 30 days after flowering. The interaction effect of variety and date of harvesting was significant in respect of grain and straw yield. The highest grain yield (7771 kg ha-1) was observed in BPT 2270 when harvested at 30 days after flowering. Therefore, optimum date of harvesting for higher grain yield may be 30 days after flowering for avoiding immature stage as well as shattering loss.
Knowledge and extent of adoption of recommended cultivation practices among the vegetable growers in Tamil Nadu
Authors: Rani A. Janaki
Published: October 2021

The study was conducted in Chellampatti block of Madurai district in Tamil Nadu among 90 vegetable growers to assess the knowledge and extent of adoption of recommended vegetable cultivation practices. Interview schedule was constructed, pre-tested and finalized and used for collecting data. From the findings of the study it could be found that the average knowledge of vegetable farmers on recommended technologies was 74.72 per cent. Method of transplanting, recommended variety and HYV, fertilizer application, weed management, mulching and seed treatment practices were known to the farmers ranging from 75 to 90 per cent. Overall adoption level of farmers on technologies was 55.27 per cent. Soil testing, SHC recommendations, growth regulators, mulching, foliar spray, plant protection measures were having low adoption ranging from 40-48 per cent. Rise in fertilizer and pesticide prices, unavailability of timely and quality inputs, lack of knowledge to identify pest and diseases, lack of communication and training cum demonstrations on improved practices were felt by 35-45 per cent of the farmers as constraints for yield gap. The extension system have to popularize the recommended technological packages in fields through effective training, demonstrations, field visits, monitoring, etc. which helps to reduce yield gaps and thereby increasing the productivity of crops.
Suggestions of the farm women to increase the utility of mass media
Authors: Lad A. S. , Deshmukh P. R. , Kadam R. P.
Published: October 2021

The present investigation was conducted in Parbhani, Hingoli and Nanded districts in Marathwada region of Maharashtra State. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data from 150 respondents who were viewing agricultural programmes on TV, as well as listening agricultural programmes on radio and also reading agricultural articles in the newspaper. The qualitative data were quantified using suitable statistical tools. The suggestions given by the farm women to increase the utility of mass media was studied by frequency and percentage method. Regarding suggestions to improve farm telecast majority of the respondents suggested to change the telecasting time (56.66 %) and to use local language (52.66%). Regarding suggestions to improve farm broadcast, respondents suggested to use simple language (59.33%) and provide useful information timely (50.67%). Regarding suggestions to improve utility of newspaper, respondents suggested that information should be given in easy language (60.00%), case studies of experienced farm women should be published in the newspaper (54.66%), information should be practicable (52.66%), letters must be bold enough (51.33%) and statistics of the nation, state and region should be avoided (46.00%).
Performance of different rice hybrids in Krishna western delta
Authors: Mrudhula K. Anny , Veni B. Krishna
Published: October 2021

A field experiment was conducted at Rice Research Unit, Bapatla during Kharif, 2013 to observe the performance of hybrids under Krishna Western Delta. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with four replications. The treatments are 5 rice hybrids like DRRH2, DRRH3, KRH2, PA6201 and CRHR32. The results of study revealed that the hybrids exhibited superiority in respect of different growth parameters like plant height, number of tillers per hill, panicle length grain yield and straw yield. Among various tested rice hybrids, maximum grain yield (6408 kg/ha) and straw yield (7178 kg/ha) were recorded in PA6201 which might be due to better growth parameters and yield components of hybrids.
Effects of Local Cold and Heat Stimuli on Cutaneous Thermal Sensitivity and Inter-Threshold Zone at Rest and During Exercise
Authors: Kim Dae-Hwan , Han Jean-Hee , Jang Min-Hyeok , Kim Jung-Hyun
Published: October 2021

PURPOSE: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effects of local cold and heat stimuli on cutaneous thermal sensitivity and inter-threshold zone at rest and during exercise.METHODS: Cutaneous warm and cold thresholds were measured on two body regions (forehead and hand) in three types of local thermal stress environments (neutral, heat, cold) using a method of limit in sixteen young, healthy male subjects (25.44±2.28 years) at rest and during exercise.RESULTS: The results showed that the thermal inter-threshold zone was wider on the hand than on the forehead under thermal stress conditions at rest and during exercise. The thermal inter-threshold zone on both body regions widened with exercise (p<.05). Exercise significantly blunted both the warm and cold sensitivity in the forehead (p<.05), but only cold sensitivity in the hand (p<.05). Moreover, the thermal inter-threshold zone on both the forehead and hand became significantly wider when heat or cold stress was applied to the local body region (p<.001). In the forehead, warm and cold sensitivity were significantly blunted in both heat and cold stress environments (p<.05), whereas in the hard they were significantly blunted only in the heat stress environment (p<.01).CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the present study showed that the forehead is more sensitive to both warm and cold stimuli than the hand, regardless of thermal stress or exercise. Furthermore, the thermal inter-threshold zone on both the forehead and the hand widened with exercise and local thermal stimuli.
Selection of mixtures for 3D printing
Authors: Bondarev Boris , Bayazov Veniamin , Korneev Oleg , Vostrikov Ilya , Meshcheryakov Aleksey , Korneeva Anastasia
Published: October 2021

Currently, the construction industry needs to reduce material and technical, energy, labor, and as a result, financial costs, reduce the risk of injury in the production process and improve the quality of finished products through mechanization and automation, increases interest in the possibilities of additive technologies in the construction of structures of buildings and structures. Every year, the volume of work on the construction of objects using 3D technologies is growing quite intensively and this is becoming more and more relevant.
The high rate of construction, the lack of decking, the reduction of the possibility of design deviations, thanks to the accuracy of the 3D printer, the widespread use of curved structures, which allows not only to reduce stress, but also to increase the level of stylistic quality, all this creates a demand for additive technologies.
This article presents the results of experiments that allow us to continue the development in the field of optimizing the composition of building mixes in experimental construction with the use of 3D printing, since in the Russian Federation, a direction in the field of research of building materials for additive technologies is emerging. This article presents the results of optimizing the composition of building mixes used for additive technologies for the Lipetsk region, since it includes blast furnace slag, which is a by-product of PJSC Novolipetsk Metallurgical Combine. As a result of tests of the concrete mixture, it was found that the density is 1940.3 kg/m3, the setting time: the beginning — 3 hours 20 minutes, the end — 4 hours, the mobility of the cone immersion, 3.40 mm, the strength
(28 days): compressed — 30.4 MPa, bending — 4.7 MРа. The data indicate that the resulting mixture has the necessary rheological properties and optimal setting times and can be used for the construction of buildings and structures using 3D printing.
Thus, the results of this work will allow us to continue the development in the field of optimizing the composition of building mixes in experimental construction using 3D printing, since in the Russian Federation, a direction in the field of research of building materials for additive technologies is emerging.
Brazilian Version of Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire (OSLQ): Evidence of Validity
Authors: Rufini Sueli Édi , Fernandes Juliana Gomes , Bianchini Luciane Guimarães Batistella , Alliprandini Paula Mariza Zedu
Published: October 2021

Abstract Self-regulated learning refers to intentional, planned, temporal, dynamic, and complex action. Self-regulatory assessment instruments valid for traditional teaching are not suitable for online environments. This study examinates evidence for validation of the Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire (OSLQ) applied to a sample of 1,434 students from an on-line Pedagogy course, 95.12% women and 4.88% men, ages from 21 to 40 years, from different regions of Brazil. AFE and AFC considering Parallel Analyzes. The results indicated a moderate adjustment for the hypothetical six-factor model. The extraction of two factors by AFE indicated that the model has not been confirmed. This result points to the need of further studies using the instrument, aiming at its availability to research.
Fundurb: arena de conflito ou discricionariedade? Uma análise da instrumentalização da política urbana em São Paulo
Authors: Paim Débora Gambetta , Peres Ursula Dias
Published: October 2021

Resumo Este artigo busca compreender como mecanismos institucionais influenciam a intermediação de interesses envolvidos no conflito distributivo em torno dos recursos do Fundo de Desenvolvimento Urbano de São Paulo. Foi, portanto, analisado o processo decisório do fundo entre 2003 e 2016 para identificar arenas decisórias nas quais se deu a tomada de decisão, os atores envolvidos e seu papel no processo, os critérios utilizados na priorização de secretarias e projetos. Além disso, realizou-se uma análise quantitativa da distribuição entre pastas e áreas da política, que ocorreu a partir de 2007. Operando em uma lacuna teórica entre a ciência política e os estudos urbanos, o artigo empregou como referencial teórico a literatura neoinstitucionalista, particularmente a sociologia da ação pública. A pesquisa concluiu que as regras formais e informais que regem o processo decisório do Fundurb limitam parcialmente o comportamento dos atores e, dessa forma, estabelecem relações assimétricas de poder entre diferentes demandas e interesses. Além disso, foram identificados efeitos próprios e lógicas dissimuladas dessa instrumentalização, posto que, ao produzir inércia, tais mecanismos evitam questionamentos sobre a problematização em torno de uma política de desenvolvimento urbano, garantindo a utilização dos recursos.
Experimental study of the performance of a 32 m deep excavation in the suburbs of Paris
Authors: Nejjar Khadija , Dias Daniel , Cuira Fahd , Chapron Gilles , Lebissonnais Hervé
Published: October 2021

Fort d'Issy-Vanves-Clamart metro station is a 32 m deep excavation part of the new subway line 15 of the Grand Paris Express project. The performance of the support system is assessed through a wide monitoring programme covering wall displacements, bending moments, strut loads, ground settlements and earth pressure. Classical instrumentation was set up in redundancy to consolidate field measurements. Advanced devices were used to provide accurate measurement data, in particular fibre optic was installed along the retaining wall with total pressure and pore-water pressure cells placed at the soil–wall interface at four in-depth locations. The aim of the present paper is to provide a full description of deep excavation behaviour through a complete monitoring system. Bending moments captured with fibre optic are more accurate than those derived from inclinometers. An analysis methodology is proposed to address the temperature effect on strut load measurements in order to separate the thermal expansion contribution on the strut loading from the excavation process contribution. The stress redistribution behind the wall was observed with the lateral earth pressure increase of top cells while excavating deep levels. The comprehensive field measurements provided in this paper can supply further back-analysis to improve numerical modelling prediction.
Increased Survival of Lactococcus lactis Strains Subjected to Freeze-Drying after Cultivation in an Acid Medium: Involvement of Membrane Fluidity
Authors: Bodzen Aurore , Jossier Audrey , Dupont Sébastien , Mousset Pierre-Yves , Beney Laurent , Lafay Sophie , Gervais Patrick
Published: October 2021

Research background. Freeze-drying is the most widely used dehydration process in the food industry for the stabilization of bacteria. Studies have shown the effectiveness of an acid prestress in increasing the resistance of lactic acid bacteria to freeze-drying. Adaptation of bacteria to an acid stress is based on maintaining the properties of the plasma membrane. Indeed, the fatty acid composition of the membrane of lactic acid bacteria is often changed after an acid prestress. However, few studies have measured membrane fluidity after an acid stress during lactic acid bacterial strain cultivation.
Experimental approach. In order to use two pH profiles, the strains Lactococcus lactis NCDO 712 and NZ9000 were cultivated in two media, without any pH control. The two pH profiles obtained were representative of the initial medium composition, medium buffering properties and strain metabolism. Absorbance at 600 nm and pH were measured during bacterial cultivation. Then, the two strains were freeze-dried and their survival rates determined. Membrane fluidity was evaluated by fluorescence anisotropy measurements using a spectrofluorometer.
Results and conclusions. Cultivation under more acidic conditions significantly increased the survival during freeze-drying (p<0.05, ANOVA) of both strains. Moreover, in both strains of L. lactis, a more acidic condition during cultivation significantly increased membrane fluidity (p<0.05, ANOVA). Our results revealed that cultivation under such conditions, fluidifies the membrane and allows a better survival during freeze-drying of the two L. lactis strains. A more fluid membrane can facilitate membrane deformation and lateral reorganization of membrane components, critical for the maintenance of cellular integrity during dehydration and rehydration.
Novelty and scientific contribution. A better understanding of the involvement of membrane properties, especially of membrane fluidity, in bacterial resistance to dehydration is provided in this study.
Biogas Production Systems and Upgrading Technologies: A Review
Authors: Andlar Martina , Belskaya Halina , Morzak Galina , Ivančić Šantek Mirela , Rezić Tonči , Petravić Tominac Vlatka , Šantek Božidar
Published: October 2021

The underutilized biomass and different organic waste streams are nowadays in the
focus of research for renewable energy production due to the effusive use of fossil fuels
and greenhouse gas emission. In addition, one of the major environmental problems is
also a constant increase of the number of organic waste streams. In a lot of countries, sustainable waste management, including waste prevention and reduction, has become a
priority as a means to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emission. Application of biogas technology is one of the promising methods to provide solutions for both actual energy-related and environmental problems. This review aims to present conventional and
novel biogas production systems, as well as purification and upgrading technologies,
nowadays applicable on a large scale, with a special focus on the CO2 and H2S removal. It
also gives an overview of feedstock and the parameters important for biogas production,
together with digestate utilization and application of molecular biology in order to improve the biogas production.
Une si tendre critique: L’Afrique des écrivains migrants d’origine congolaise en Belgique francophone
Authors: Bizek-Tatara Renata , Szczur Przemyslaw
Published: October 2021

The article is dedicated to the portrayal of Africa in the writings of the French-speaking Belgian writers of Congolese origins. We analyse subjective representations of Africa, both critical and idealized ones, from which emerges a vision of the continent brimming with contradictions. On the one hand, it is an alluring, vast and fertile land with abundant flora and fauna, as well as clime and landscape dearly missed by migrant writers – the land embodying the concept of “paradise lost” or the notion of a nursing mother identified in the migrant writers’ texts with the idea of homeland. On the other hand, although abundant in natural resources, Africa appears to be the continent of extreme poverty, hunger, violence, racism, persecution and ethnic cleansing – the territory still exploited by global powers on which colonialism unveiled its new face defined by a seemingly neutral term – globalization. This dichotomous representation – a far cry from the simplified, impoverished visions of Africa offered by the European media –  is conditioned by the specific existential situation of the migrant writers: remaining physically away from Africa, but still having a deep emotional, mental and cultural connection with their land, they are capable of perceiving it in a different light – thus, from a perspective which sharpens critical thinking and with tenderness resulting from the longing for their homeland. Hence, the circumstances of the migrant writers allow them to take an idiosyncratic, ambivalent and intellectually-affective stance – a specific critical tenderness, or: tender critique – through the prism of which the writers depict African realities and change the perception of these realities in the consciousness of the European readers.
Virome Extraction v1
Authors: Larsen Frej
Published: October 2021

This protocol is for isolation of bacteriophages from fecal matter. It is based on the protocol used for the COPSAC10 cohort and was originally described by Ling Deng in doi:10.3390/v11070667. Extraction is performed using centrifugation and ultrafiltration to isolate viral particles and get rid of contaminants.
Os reinados de Saul, Davi e Salomão com e sem a letra ‘h’: traduções acadêmica e poética do Livro VIII do lipograma 'De aetatibus mundi et hominis' de Fulgêncio, o Mitógrafo
Authors: Santos Júnior Cristóvão
Published: October 2021

Em sequência a nosso projeto tradutório, que se desenvolve gradativamente, da De aetatibus mundi et hominis, de Fulgêncio, efetuamos as duas primeiras traduções para a língua portuguesa de seu Livro VIII. Nesse sentido, propomos a realização de tradução acadêmica alipogramática e tradução poética lipogramática. Nossa versão acadêmica ressalta o prisma semântico da obra, sendo útil a pesquisadores que buscam tão somente aludir ao pensamento de Fulgêncio. Nossa versão poética, por sua vez, enfatiza a dimensão formal do escrito, evitando, à semelhança do texto latino, vocábulos que apresentem a letra ‘h’. Assim, também buscamos possibilitar ao leitor alguma oportunidade de fruição poética. Nesta seção, a idade retratada corresponde aos reinados de Saul, Davi e Salomão, abundando referências à Bíblia, que foram sinalizadas nas notas da tradução acadêmica. Novamente, sentiu-se a necessidade de indicar alguns elementos gerais da De aetatibus, com o escopo de direcionar o público que ainda desconhece nosso trabalho à leitura da bibliografia pertinente, o que também fazemos com as traduções de Ausônio e Lactâncio. Em seguida, apontamos certos aspectos do Livro traduzido. Sublinhe-se, por fim, que seguimos outra vez a edição crítica fixada por Rudolf Helm (1898).
Narrativas visuais e propaganda cristã: uma análise dos artefatos em vidro dourado na Antiguidade Tardia
Authors: Campos Ludimila Caliman
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo teve por objetivo analisar o programa propagandístico comemorativo empreendido pelos cristãos na Antiguidade Tardia. Para tanto, fizemos leituras iconográficas e epigráficas de algumas peças decorativas em vidro dourado, com destaque para as que fazem referência a Pedro e Paulo. Por meio de uma interpretação das formas de visibilidade presentes nesses artefatos, buscamos compreender as alterações político-religiosas que caracterizaram a ekklesia cristã nos séculos IV e V, com destaque para a apoteose do poder episcopal e a institucionalização eclesiástica.
Teodoro Estudita e sua oposição ao poder imperial: uma análise da Controvérsia Moechiana e da Segunda Iconoclastia
Authors: Fernandes Caroline Coelho
Published: October 2021

Teodoro Estudita foi um monge que, no decorrer do século IX, foi uma importante força de oposição diante das decisões imperiais julgadas por ele como ultrajantes aos ideais cristãos bizantinos. Em duas ocasiões, colocou-se contrário ao imperador e suas ações, sofrendo consequências e punições, como o exílio. Em função disso, nosso objetivo se insere na tentativa de compreender o papel de Teodoro como agente de oposição ao palácio imperial e suas relações com ele, uma vez que os monges eram considerados importantes meios de contato e influência sobre a sociedade bizantina. Pretendemos fazer isso a partir do estudo de caso da Controvérsia Moechiana e da Segunda Iconoclastia (815-843), nas quais o monge foi protagonista.
Calando profetisas: gênero e oposição ao montanismo na Ásia Menor do século II d.C.
Authors: De Toledo Piza Pedro Luís
Published: October 2021

As cristãs Priscila e Maximila iniciaram, na segunda metade do século II d.C., uma atividade de profecia em uma região montanhosa da Frígia, na Ásia Menor, junto a um outro profeta chamado Montano. Assumindo esse ministério, consideravam estar dando seguimento a uma longa tradição de profecia cristã consolidada nessa porção do Império Romano. As tentativas de repressão por parte dos bispos da região, porém, apontam para novos posicionamentos das lideranças cristãs masculinas com relação tanto à profecia em si quanto à possibilidade de mulheres exercerem atividades de autoridade.
A escalada dos imperadores proscritos: Estado, conflito e usurpação na Antiguidade Tardia (285-395)
Authors: Sathler Larissa Rodrigues
Published: October 2021

Resenha de: SILVA, Gilvan Ventura da. A escalada dos imperadores proscritos: Estado, conflito e usurpação na Antiguidade Tardia (285-395). Vitória: GM Editora, 2018. 166 p.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE TORT LAW SCHOOL IN ST. VOLODYMYR UNIVERSITY – TARAS SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KYIV
Authors: Otradnova O.
Published: October 2021

The paper deals with a research of Tort law school development in St. Volodymyr's University – Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The purpose of the research is to analyse the development of the Tort law school and to study the main trends and key directions of the development. The author applied lots of different research methods, among which were historical and legal method (for the analysis of the works from the past), analysis and synthesis (for stating the peculiarities of the research approaches in different studies' periods). Also, such methods as philosophy methods (dialectic and hermeneutic), general research methods (systemic and structural-functional), general logic methods (induction and deduction, analogy, abstraction, generalization, formalization, and modelling) were used.
The topic of civil torts was interesting for the researchers from Kyiv University law school any time while the depth of interest and research approaches differed depending on the historical period. Before the revolution of 1917 the researchers mostly looked on the torts as on the type of civil obligation and the reward for damage caused. No one treated the torts from the standpoint of a type of civil liability at that time. The Soviet period of the Tort law School development was characterized by a change of the research vector. The researchers started focusing on civil torts as liability rather than civil obligations. Tort liability is a type of civil liability and the latter is a type of legal liability. That causes a regime when the researchers (some well-known names of that time are: Gennadiy Matveev, Yuriy Matveev, Dina Bobrova, Yaroslavna Shevchenko etc.) mostly analyse civil tort as a civil liability. They focused their attention on the foundations and the conditions of tort liability. Precisely at that time, the theory of "civil wrong compound" as the main foundation of civil liability appeared. Independent Ukraine spawned a new pleiad of researchers whose research interest was civil torts. Modern civil law doctrine started refusing the understanding of civil tort as a type of civil liability. It comes back to the tort as a type of obligation. Moreover, modern researchers look on the tort's issues much wider – through the prism of legal regulation mechanism. Constantly, modern researchers of Taras Shevchenko National University Law School pay great attention to the new topical spheres of torts, particularly to non-pecuniary damage compensation, damage compensation caused by the State and State agencies and product liability together with digital product liability. Keywords: tort, civil liability, damage compensation, history of legal research, scientific school.
The European Union competence in the public health field
Authors: Tyumentsev V. O.
Published: October 2021

The subject of this article is the competence of the European Union (EU) in the public health field within the territory of the Member States of this organization. The purpose of this article is to analyze how the EU's competence is distributed in relation to the competence of the member states using the primary treaty of the organization as a source. The article examines the powers of the EU organization within both the main and additional competence and analyzes how the EU interacts with the member states in the framework of health protection in accordance with the legal provisions of the primary source. The main and additional competence of the EU is considered separately, and there is also an analysis of the features and possible prospects of the legal regulation of health protection within the relevant branch of the law of the European Union.
Intergovernmental mechanisms for security and defense R&D funding in the European Union
Authors: Slepak V. Yu.
Published: October 2021

The need to create a new technological base through joint efforts is well understood both in the EU member states and in the Union itself, but the situation has not changed at all for a long time. Over time, Member States have come to realize that instead of increasing funding that does not address inefficiencies in this area, it is necessary to reduce duplication of efforts to develop loosely coupled capacities, platforms and systems. Since 2016, at the level of the European Union, a sufficiently integrated system has been formed, which makes it possible to coordinate the actions of the member states on funding scientific research for defense needs, as well as, by identifying the highest priority research areas for all EU member states, to co-finance such research from the EU budget. The most striking examples of such measures are the European Defense Fund and the financing from it of projects of the member states, implemented in the framework of PESCO. Such measures are predominantly intergovernmental in nature, but contribute to the formation of a single European market for scientific research by stimulating cross-border research projects.
Emotional and behavioral components of infertility-related stress experienced by infertile women
Authors: Kargol Victoria N. , Zemlianykh Marina V.
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the study of infertility-related stress experienced by infertile women. We studied such components of the stress of infertility as anxiety, depression, coping strategies, emotional schemes, as well as the psychological component of the quality of life. The aim of the study was to study the characteristics of individual components of the stress of infertility, such us anxiety, depression, emotional schemas and coping strategies. The following research methods were selected: A. Becks Anxiety Scale, A. Becks Depression Scale; questionnaire of the study of the quality of life in infertility FertiQoL J. Boivin; R. Leahy Scale of Emotional Schemes Questionnaire (LESS II); COPE coping strategies questionnaire in adaptation by T.O. Gordeeva, E.N. Osin, E.A. Rasskazova, O.A. Sychev, V.Yu. Shevyakhova. 33 women with infertility (main group) and 33 women without infertility and not planning pregnancy in the near future were studied. The results of the study revealed such characteristics of women with infertility as insufficient satisfaction with the quality of life, subjectively felt emotional discomfort, insufficient social support and some dissatisfaction with marital relations. At the same time, subclinical levels of anxiety-depressive symptoms are accompanied by a general tension of emotional schemes, the prevalence of such schemes, Feelings of guilt for their own emotions, Lack of meaningfulness, Invalidation of emotions by others, Predicted duration of emotions, Tendency to ruminate, A simplified idea of emotions. Behavioral strategies in a stressful situation in women with the stress of infertility are characterized by inflexibility, a tendency to avoidance and denial, and the rare use of positive reformulation and humor. The study revealed the presence of various supporting stress factors of infertility characteristic of women suffering from infertility: insufficient satisfaction with the quality of life, subjectively felt emotional discomfort, insufficient social support and dissatisfaction with marital relations. At the same time, subclinical levels of anxiety-depressive symptoms are accompanied by a general tension of emotional schemes and limited behavioral strategies in a stressful situation.
Incomplete pentalogy of Cantrell: a case report and review
Authors: Kagantsov Ilya M. , Bairov Vladimir G. , Sukhotskaya Anna A. , Pervunina Tatiana M. , Li Olga A. , Petrov Dmitry V. , Malysheva Darya A. , Nikulina Tatyana S.
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: The pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare congenital malformation characterized by five component defects in the anterior abdominal wall, lower sternum, anterior diaphragm, and diaphragmatic pericardium and congenital heart disease. The occurrence of the five features is quite rare. The pentalogy of Cantrell is classified as complete, partial, and incomplete. Few studies have described the successful treatment of neonates with the pentalogy of Cantrell, with even fewer publications about an incomplete defect.
CASE REPORT: We report the successful surgical treatment of a newborn boy with an incomplete pentalogy of Cantrell. In this patient, the diaphragmatic hernia was eliminated at the first stage, and a temporary container for umbilical cord hernia was made by suturing the silastic sac to the edges of the defect in the anterior abdominal wall for subsequent gradual immersion of the hernia contents into the abdominal cavity. These steps made it possible to reduce intra-abdominal and, accordingly, intrathoracic pressures, provide favorable conditions for the healing of the diaphragm, and thus stabilize the childs respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Subsequently, the cardiovascular system was examined under more favorable conditions and intracardiac defects were excluded. Moreover, the proposed technique made it possible to safely perform the second stage of surgical correction, i.e., radical plasty of the anterior abdominal wall on day 14 of life with full restoration of the normal anatomical and physiological relationships, by which time the diaphragm and mediastinum had taken their correct topographic position. The literature review provides data from 32 sources.
CONCLUSION: The pentalogy of Cantrell is a severe congenital malformation with a high risk of poor outcomes. Reporting of all possible variants of the pentalogy of Cantrell (complete, partial, or incomplete), regardless of the outcome, is important for the accumulation of experience in treating such patients, which by focusing on the clinical situation and the combination of various defects in the pentalogy of Cantrell will improve the strategy and prognosis for this defect.
To the 85th Anniversary of Anatoly F. Dronov
Authors: Kholostova Viktoriya V.
Published: October 2021

This paper describes the professional activities and merits of the pediatric surgeon Anatoly F. Dronov in celebration of his 85th anniversary.