bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pre-Service Teachers’ Beliefs on Human Population Growth in the Context of Education for Sustainable Development: Development and Validation of an Instrument
Authors: Demirci Sinem , Şahin Elvan , Teksöz Gaye , Marcinkowski Thomas J.
Published: January 2022

The ongoing debates about the effects of human population growth (HPG) is one of the concepts in education for sustainable development (ESD). Beliefs toward HPG are an important construct for teacher education because beliefs potentially interfere with their instructional practices and students’ beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. Accordingly, this study focused on developing and validating an instrument to explore pre-service teachers’ beliefs toward the effects of HPG. The instrument was piloted, revised, and the main study was administered to 658 pre-service teachers. The instrument revealed five dimensions: requirements to support HPG; neo-Malthusian environmentalism; population and national economy; quality of human life; and population, resources and environment. Pre-service teachers’ beliefs revealed that they needed additional support to understand multiple and nested interactions among HPG, urbanization, energy demand and national economy within the context of sustainability. This instrument is a promising tool to provide insights when designing courses on ESD for pre-service teachers.
Cystic Echinococcosis in Slaughtered Cattle and Sheep from North Macedonia
Authors: Rashikj Ljubica , Cvetkovikj Aleksandar , Nikolovski Martin , Cvetkovikj Iskra , Stefanovska Jovana
Published: January 2022

Cystic echinococcosis is a cosmopolitan zoonotic infection, commonly seen in areas where livestock and dogs are kept together. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of echinococcosis in slaughtered cattle and sheep in North Macedonia and to evaluate the location and fertility/sterility rates of the cysts. A total of 302 slaughtered animals were examined with visual inspection, palpation, and incision of the internal organs in order to detect cysts. Microscopic examination was carried out to determine the presence of protoscoleces. The overall prevalence of echinococcosis in slaughtered cattle and sheep was 60%. The presence of cysts increased with age in cattle. In both cattle and sheep, the most common affected organs were the liver and lungs infected with more than one cyst. The findings showed higher fertility rate in sheep which confirmed their role as the most important intermediate host. This study shows that North Macedonia is an endemic region, and serious control strategies should be implemented, with special emphasis on safety disposal of infected organs and anthelmintic treatment of the dogs.
Problem of Total Harmonic Distortion Measurement Performed by Smart Energy Meters
Authors: Kuwałek Piotr , Wiczyński Grzegorz
Published: January 2022

Currently, electricity is treated as commodity that should be delivered from a distributor to a consumer with a certain quality. The power quality is defined by the set of measures with specific limit values. One of the basic measures is the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), which allows to assess the level of the voltage distortion. The measurement of THD ratio should be carried out in accordance with the normative specification. It is assumed that this requirement is met by class A power quality analyzers. Currently, measures are taken to monitor power quality in a large number of measurement points with the use of smart energy meters that are part of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The paper presents the problem of THD ratio measurement by AMI meters if voltage fluctuations occur. In such situation, inconsistency in measurement results of AMI meters and class A power quality analyzers occurs. The problem is presented on the basis of laboratory study results in which disturbances in power grid are recreated.
Using Signal Phase in Computerized Systems of Non-destructive Testing
Authors: Mei Zhong , Kuts Yurii , Kochan Orest , Lysenko Iuliia , Levchenko Oleksandr , Vlakh-Vyhrynovska Halyna
Published: January 2022

Phase methods of measuring physical quantities and phase measuring equipment are widely used in various fields of science and technology. The article proposes a signal processing methodology based on a combination of the discrete Hilbert transform (DHT) and deterministic, as well as statistical methods of phase measurement. This methodology makes it possible to more fully use the information resource of the measuring signal phase in a wide range of the signal-to-noise ratio. It can be used both in computerized measurement and testing systems, as well as in the processing of measurement data. The benefits of the DHT are considered. The possibility of using statistics of directional data for phase measurements is shown. Circular statistics, such as the mean ring value, circular variance and the resulting vector length, were proposed for use in the phase measurements. Some examples of the use of this methodology in measurements and non-destructive testing are given.
Peculiar encounter of sarcoidosis and solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas
Authors: Cobilinschi Claudia , Cobilinschi Cristian , Trifan Iuliana , Busuioc Constantin-Ioan , Ionescu Ruxandra , Opriş-Belinski Daniela
Published: January 2022

Objective: Current literature indicates a connection between sarcoidosis and malignancy, prompting advanced screening in uncertain cases. Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPT) of the pancreas are rare entities that can be confirmed by adding imaging results to immunohistochemistry staining. The aim of this article is to describe a rare association of sarcoidosis and SPT.

Materials and methods: Case report.

Results: A young female patient with no prior medical history presents with shortness of breath and fatigue. The diagnosis of pulmonary and hepatic sarcoidosis is placed upon laboratory and radiographic changes. Intermittent abdominal pain prompts an MRI that shows the presence of a tumoral mass in the tail of the pancreas. Surgical resection of the mass is performed and histological examination indicates a SPT, subsequently confirmed by immunohistochemistry.

Conclusion: This is the third reported case of concomitant sarcoidosis and solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas.
Digital Transformation as Strategic Shift - A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Ogrean Claudia , Herciu Mihaela
Published: January 2022

The increasing interest for (the topic of) digital transformation – fueled by the synergies between technological developments (in terms of business-related applications of digital technologies) and businesses’ search for (new determinants of digital technology-based) competitive advantage, while accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic – is an undeniable reality of nowadays (which is here to stay). Through a bibliometric analysis - built on data extracted from SCOPUS database and using VOSviewer - the paper aims to: make an overall assessment on the subject (and the ways it was addressed by academia); identify the main topics that configures the research on digital transformation (while being critical for the practice); assess the validity of digital transformation as strategic shift.
Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of the Kingsbury bearing registering mechanism
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, St. Petersburg, Russia, Gordeev N.N.
Published: January 2022

Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of the Kingsbury bearing registering mechanism is given.
WiCE – a new control system for two-stroke engines
Authors:   Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping, St. Petersburg, Russia, Petrov A.P. , Zhivlyuk G.E. ,   2Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: January 2022

The analysis of the requirements for the formation of a promising control system for a ship power plant with a two-stroke engine, which meets the new requirements of IMO and operation.
Effect of the initial deflection on the strength and durability of the ship's marquee
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, St. Petersburg, Russia, Rumb V.K.
Published: January 2022

The theoretical provisions of the calculation of the strength and durability of the shuttle with the initial bend are set out. The concrete example shows the significant impact of the deflection on the strength and resource indicators of the ship's cvds.
The first preclinical, angiospastic phase of retinopathy of prematurity
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Sidorenko E.I.
Published: January 2022

Purpose. To evaluate the role of the first preclinical phase in the pathogenesis of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Material and methods. 642 premature babies were examined. The gestational age at the time of birth was up to 30 weeks and the weight was up to 1500 g. Ophthalmological monitoring was carried out from 28–30 weeks of postconceptional gestational age. Indirect ophthalmoscopy, digital calibration of retinal vessels, and studies on a wide-field retinal pediatric camera were performed. Dopplerography data of the blood flow in the brain vessels and in the ocular artery were analyzed in 28 children (56 eyes). The partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) and carbon dioxide (pCO2) in capillary blood was studied using Radiometer ABL800 FLEX gas analyzer (normal levels of pO2 are 40–60 mmHg, pCO2 is 35–45 mmHg). Results. It was revealed that the lower the degree of maturity of the child’s body was, the more often retinal arteriospasm was detected. In children with a postconceptional age of 25–27 weeks, arteriospasm was detected in 82% of cases, at 28 – 29 weeks – in 67%, 30 – 32 weeks – in 54% of cases. The degree of angiospasm correlates with a high index of blood flow resistance in the brain vessels and the ocular artery. The predominance of a high index of blood flow resistance in more premature infants with low body weight was revealed.The index of resistance of brain vessels 0.8 and higher, according to dopplerography, is a critical indicator of the threat of ROP development in a premature baby. Conclusion. During retinopathy of prematurity, it is important to detect the first preclinical, antispasmodic phase of ROP development, which lasts about one month and until now practically does not attract the attention of ophthalmologists. In this phase, the pathogenesis of pathological angiogenesis is formed. Further study of the preclinical phase will radically revise the strategy and tactics of diagnosis and treatment of RP. Key words: retinopathy of prematurity, first preclinical angiospastic ROP phase, active ROP phase, scarring ROP phase, autoregulation of retinal vessels, hypoxic and hypercapnic drives.
Formation of intercultural communication among medical university students
Authors: Введенская И.П.
Published: January 2022

Современные тенденции развития высшего образования в мире и в России предопределяютособое значение профессиональной направленности подготовки будущих специалистов в высшихучебных заведениях, в частности медицинских. Профессиональная сфера является основополагающейв деятельности человека, именно поэтому качественная подготовка студентов (в том числе ииностранных) к будущей профессии – ведущее задачи высших учебных заведений. Известно, что залогуспешной профессиональной деятельности специалиста-медика заключается не только в наличиинеобходимых знаний, но и сформированности готовности к профессиональному общению, навыков иумений профессиональной коммуникации, направленной на непосредственное общение с пациентом иего родными во время оказания профессиональной медицинской помощи. В связи с этим пристальноговнимания требуют вопросы улучшения качества подготовки иностранных студентов кпрофессиональному общению, улучшение ее результатов в условиях сокращения учебного времени,поиска более эффективных путей профессионального развития личности будущего медицинскогоработника. Все это требует тщательного отбора учебного материала с ориентацией на будущуюпрофессиональную деятельность иностранного студента-медика, разработки специальнойпедагогической модели профессиональной подготовки, что соответствует профессиональным задачам,специфичным для медицинской сферы.

Modern trends in the development of higher education in the world and in Russia determine the specialimportance of the professional orientation of the training of future specialists in higher educational institutions,in particular medical ones. The professional sphere is fundamental in human activity, which is why high-qualitytraining of students (including foreign ones) for the future profession is the leading task of higher educationalinstitutions. It is known that the key to successful professional activity of a medical specialist is not only theavailability of the necessary knowledge, but also the formation of readiness for professional communication,skills and abilities of professional communication aimed at direct communication with the patient and his familyduring the provision of professional medical care. In this regard, the issues of improving the quality of training offoreign students for professional communication, improving its results in the conditions of reducing study time,searching for more effective ways of professional development of the personality of the future medical workerrequire close attention. All this requires careful selection of educational material with a focus on the futureprofessional activity of a foreign medical student, the development of a special pedagogical model ofprofessional training that corresponds to professional tasks specific to the medical field.
Implementation of the principles of globalized learning in the processes of educating students
Authors: Эскейф Х.
Published: January 2022

В мире активно развивается процесс глобализации, который требует системного изучениямеждународного опыта развития разных сфер общественной жизни; обусловливает рост интереса ксопоставлению социально-политических систем и экономических показателей, моделей культур разныхстран и народов, а также систем образования, ставших в наше время одной из самых обширных сферчеловеческой деятельности. В Сирии, Египте, Саудовской Аравии образование находится на этапемодернизации, поэтому обращение к опыту этих стран, имеет большое научное и практическое значениедля их дальнейшего развития. В современной Сирии основная цель образования школьников –формирование духовно полноценной, эмоционально-стабильной и толерантной личности гражданина,способного уважать свой народ, его культуру и традиции. Цели образования в Сирии, Египте, СаудовскойАравии имеют много общего: обеспечение доступности образования; учёт в содержании образованиянационального-региональных особенностей; воспитание патриотизма и толерантности к культуре итрадициям разных народов. Сопоставление сирийской системы общего образования с системамиобразования в Египте и Саудовской Аравии позволило определить актуальность темы исследования.

The process of globalization is actively developing in the world, which requires: systematic study ofinternational experience in the development of various spheres of public life; leads to a growing interest incomparing socio-political systems and economic indicators, models of cultures of different countries andpeoples, as well as education systems, which have become one of the most extensive spheres of human activityin our time. In Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, education is at the stage of modernization, so the appeal to theexperience of these countries is of great scientific and practical importance for their further development. Inmodern Syria, the main goal of the education of schoolchildren is the formation of a spiritually full-fledged,emotionally stable and tolerant personality of a citizen who is able to respect his people, their culture andtraditions. The goals of education in Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia have a lot in common: ensuring access toeducation; taking into account national and regional peculiarities in the content of education; fostering patriotismand tolerance for the culture and traditions of different peoples. The comparison of the Syrian general educationsystem with the education systems in Egypt and Saudi Arabia made it possible to determine the relevance ofthe research topic.
Reducing the aggression of primary school children
Authors: Мамедова Л.В. , Рочев В.Ф. , Дулесова А.С.
Published: January 2022

В настоящее время перед педагогом стоит не легкая задача, ведь система образования должнане только обучать детей, но и сохранить то, что у них уже есть - физическое и психологическое здоровье.Психическое состояние детей младшего школьного возраста очень нестабильное и зачастую детипроявляют агрессию по отношению к одноклассникам и педагогу. Данная особенность может появится удетей в процессе обучения, а так же и до поступления в первый класс. Что в целом негативно влияет надисциплину и эффективность учебного процесса. Агрессия это необычно организованный процесс, длявыполнения определённой функции, а агрессивность является сложным компонентом являющимсячастью более сложной системы психики человека. Взрослые люди не желают сталкиваться с агрессиейтем более от детей, она всегда вызывает негативные эмоции, значительно усложняет общение и жизньв целом. Воспитать детей с агрессивным поведением очень сложно и необходимо для этого потратитьмного времени и сил. Помимо этого, агрессия наносит ущерб и материальному миру. В данной статьерассматривается профилактика и снижения агрессивности детей младшего школьного возраста,приведены методы и приёмы, используемые на практике. Так же приведены результаты диагностикиучеников 2 класса МБОУ СОШ №15 города Нерюнгри, на выявления уровня агрессивности детей.

Currently, the teacher faces a difficult task, because the education system should not only teachchildren, but also preserve what they already have - physical and psychological health. The mental state ofprimary school children is very unstable and often children show aggression towards classmates and theteacher. This feature may appear in children during the learning process, as well as before entering the firstgrade. Which in general negatively affects the discipline and effectiveness of the educational process.Aggression is an unusually organized process to perform a certain function, and aggressiveness is a complexcomponent that is part of a more complex system of the human psyche. Adults do not want to face aggression,especially from children, it always causes negative emotions, significantly complicates communication and lifein general. It is very difficult to raise children with aggressive behavior and it is necessary to spend a lot of timeand effort for this. In addition, aggression also damages the material world. This article discusses the preventionand reduction of aggressiveness of primary school children, provides methods and techniques used in practice.The results of diagnostics of pupils of the 2nd grade of MBOU secondary school No. 15 of the city of Neryungriare also presented, to identify the level of aggressiveness of children.
Directions of social and pedagogical prevention of deviant behavior in adolescents in an informal subculture environment
Authors: Подлипалин А.А.
Published: January 2022

Цель исследования – изучить направления деятельности социально-педагогическойпрофилактики девиантного поведения подростков в субкультурной молодежной среде. В статьеопределяются детерминанты негативного воздействия на поведение подростков в субкультурной средеи возможные социально-педагогические действия по их предупреждению. Научная новизнаисследования заключается в комплексном анализе направлений социально-педагогической работы наоснове интерпретационного подхода, систематизации современных форм и методов деятельности попредупреждению актуализации движущих сил негативного воздействия молодежной субкультурнойсреды на подростка. Основные результаты исследования, отраженные в статье связаны с определениемнаправлений работы по социально-педагогической профилактике включения молодежи в деструктивныемолодежные субкультуры. Практическая ценность полученных результатов заключается в возможностииспользования их в области разработки программ регулирования появления девиации в молодежнойсреде.

The aim of the research is to study the directions of activity of social and pedagogical prevention ofdeviant behavior of adolescents in a subcultural youth environment. The article defines the determinants of thenegative impact on the behavior of adolescents in the subcultural environment and possible socio-pedagogicalactions to prevent them. The scientific novelty of the research lies in a comprehensive analysis of the directionsof social and pedagogical work on the basis of an interpretive approach, systematization of modern forms andmethods of activity to prevent the actualization of the driving forces of the negative impact of the youth subculturalenvironment on a teenager. The main results of the study, reflected in the article, are related to the determinationof the directions of work on social and pedagogical prevention of the inclusion of young people in destructiveyouth subcultures. The practical value of the results obtained lies in the possibility of using them in thedevelopment of programs for regulating the appearance of deviation in the youth environment.
Problems and ways of development of children's creativity
Authors: Савельева Ю.С. , Попова С.В.
Published: January 2022

Творческие способности не так важны, поэтому постарайтесь отнестись к творчеству ребенка безпредубеждения. Ведь когда ребенок с энтузиазмом участвует в творчестве, у него развиваются полезныенавыки. Например, преподаватели считают, что курсы рисования и моделирования благотворно влияютна развитие моторики и нервной системы. По прошествии некоторого времени дети смоглисамостоятельно решать различные задачи. Творчество используется для обучения чтению, письму исчету. Психотерапевты утверждают, что это может помочь ребенку понять окружающий мир, научить егосправляться со страхом, а также пробудить эмоции. Художник убежден, что искусство, как вид красотыи источник самовыражения, очень важно, и сам творческий процесс тоже очень важен. Данная статьяпосвящена проблемам и путям развития детского творчества. В статье описана структура детскоготворчества, ее этапы, виды и условия развития. Так же с какими сферами лучше всего контактируетдетское творчество.

Creativity is not so important, so try to treat the creativity of the child without prejudice. After all, when achild enthusiastically participates in creativity, he develops useful skills. For example, teachers believe thatdrawing and modeling courses have a beneficial effect on the development of motor skills and the nervoussystem. After some time, the children were able to solve various tasks independently. Creativity is used to teachreading, writing and counting. Psychotherapists claim that this can help a child understand the world aroundhim, teach him to cope with fear, and also awaken emotions. The artist is convinced that art, as a kind of beautyand a source of self-expression, is very important, and the creative process itself is also very important. Thisarticle is devoted to the problems and ways of developing children's creativity. The article describes the structureof children's creativity, its stages, types and conditions of development. Also, which areas are best contacted bychildren's creativity.
Continuity of anticipating socialization of young people into the society of the future
Authors: Дзятковская Е.Н. , Захлебный А.Н. , Пустовалова В.В.
Published: January 2022

В статье дано определение опережающей (предвосхищающей) социализации как освоениявзглядов, правил, норм, стиля и ценностей социальной группы, общества, к которому человек непринадлежит, но стремится, хотел бы принадлежать. Рассматривается возможность пробы, репетициинового социального взаимодействия, примерки социальных ролей и социальных отношений в светеобщепланетарных стратегических задач устойчивого развития. Обосновывается, что центральнойонтологической, аксиологической и праксиологической категорией опережающей социализации дляустойчивого развития выступает экологический императив (Н.Н. Моисеев), который ориентирует накардинальные изменения отношения человека к природе, переосмысление и перепроектированиесвоего образа жизни, формирование экологически ответственного мировоззрения и ценностей. Ставитсяпроблема непрерывности, опережающей социализация молодежи, формирования умений предвидеть,прогнозировать свою будущую жизнь, осуществлять «пробы» изменения своего отношения и поведения,создавать «черновик» вариативных жизненных сценариев, осуществлять их реальный поиск. В качествесредств обеспечения непрерывности опережающей социализации рассматривается регенеративноеобразование, ориентированное на формирование у молодежи основ культуры устойчивого развития сопорой на преемственность языковой картины мира, включающей новые концептуальные метафоры,отражающие ключевые категории устойчивого развития и базовые архетипические культурныеконцепты.

The article defines anticipatory (anticipatory) socialization as mastering the views, rules, norms, styleand values of a social group, society, to which one does not belong, but strives, would like to belong. Thepossibility of trying out, rehearsal of new social interaction, trying on social roles and social relations in the lightof planetary strategic tasks of sustainable development is considered. It is proved, that the central ontological,axiological and praxiological category of advanced socialization for sustainable development is the ecologicalimperative (N.N. Moiseev), which directs to cardinal changes of relation of the person to the nature, rethinkingand redesigning of the way of life, formation of ecologically responsible outlook and values. The problem ofcontinuity of advanced socialization of youth, formation of abilities to anticipate, forecast their future life, to "try"to change their attitudes and behavior, to create a "draft" of variable life scenarios, to carry out their real searchis raised. Regenerative education is considered as a means of ensuring the continuity of anticipatorysocialization, focused on the formation of young people the foundations of the culture of sustainabledevelopment based on the continuity of the language picture of the world, including new conceptual metaphorsreflecting the key categories of sustainable development and basic archetypal cultural concepts.
Technologization of pedagogical activity on translation of English infinitive constructions into Russian in English classes at the university
Authors: Исраилова Л.Ю. , Усманов Т.И.
Published: January 2022

Статья посвящена обучению студентов вуза особенностям перевода инфинитивных конструкцийна русский язык на в процессе обучения английскому языку. Целью статьи является осуществлениеанализа и изучение структурных особенностей перевода англоязычных инфинитивных конструкций нарусский язык. В статье рассмотрены виды инфинитивных оборотов в английском языке и методыобучения им на занятиях английского языка; проведено сравнительное изучение инфинитивныхконструкций в контексте их перевода. В процессе обучения английскому языку в вузе большое вниманиеуделяется целостному восприятию иноязычного текста, что связано, главным образом, с пониманиемстудентами грамматического строения предложений изучаемого языка. К примеру, сравниваяграмматический строй английского и русского языков следует отметить, что языки имеют значительныеразличия между собой. Общеизвестным является тот факт, что английский язык являетсяаналитическим по своей структуре, русский язык – синтетический, хотя нельзя не отметить наличие внем большого количества служебных слов. Данное различие между языками вызывает значительныетрудности при переводе для студентов, изучающих английский язык, и не являющихсяквалифицированными переводчиками.

The article is devoted to teaching university students the peculiarities of translating infinitiveconstructions into Russian in the process of learning English. The purpose of the article is to analyze and studythe structural features of the translation of English infinitive constructions into Russian. The article considers thetypes of infinitive phrases in English and methods of teaching them in English classes; a comparative study ofinfinitive constructions in the context of their translation is carried out. In the process of teaching English at theuniversity, much attention is paid to the holistic perception of a foreign language text, which is mainly due to thestudents' understanding of the grammatical structure of the sentences of the language being studied. Forexample, comparing the grammatical structure of English and Russian languages, it should be noted that thelanguages have significant differences among themselves. It is well known that English is analytical in itsstructure, Russian is synthetic, although it should be noted that there are a large number of service words in it.This difference between languages causes significant difficulties in translation for students who study Englishand are not qualified translators.
A Polarizable Cationic Dummy Metal Ion Model
Authors: Rahnamoun Ali , O'Hearn Kurt A. , Kaymak Mehmet Cagri , Li Zhen , Merz, Jr. Kenneth M. , Aktulga Hasan Metin
Published: January 2022

A novel locally polarizable multisite model based on the original cation dummy atom (CDA) model is described for molecular dynamics simulations of ions in condensed phases. Polarization effects are introduced by the electronegativity equalization model (EEM) method where charges on the metal ion and its dummy atoms can respond to the environment. This approach allows us to enhance the original fixed charge CDA model where the charge distribution can adapt to the local solvent structure. To illustrate the new CDApol model, we examined properties of the Zn2+ ion in aqueous solution. Polarizable model and Lennard-Jones parameters were refined for an octahedrally coordinated Zn2+ CDA to reproduce thermodynamic and geometrical properties. Using this locally polarizable model, we were able to obtain the experimental hydration free energy, ion-oxygen distance and coordination number coupled with the standard 12-6 Lennard-Jones model. This model can be used in myriad other applications where local polarization and charge transfer is important.
Regulating Internal Electric Field by Breaking Symmetry in Polymeric Photocatalysts for Visible-Light-Driven Disinfection
Authors: Zhang Dawei , Li Xiangrong , Yan Yukun , Gao Zihao Rei , Wang Hanwen , Zhang Jinsong , Xiao Jun
Published: January 2022

The inefficient charge separation and transport (CST) process has been a major obstacle that limits the catalytic activity of polymeric photocatalysts. Here we propose a symmetry-breaking strategy to regulate the internal electric field (IEF) in crystalline polymers for enhanced CST and photocatalytic efficiency. As a proof of concept, two crystalline linear copolymers, p-phenylenediamine/m-phthalaldehyde (PDA-MAH) and p-phenylenediamine/p-phthalaldehyde (PDA-PAH), were synthesized. By breaking the lattice symmetry, we observed robust IEF in the non-centrosymmetric PDA-MAH, as compared to the centrosymmetric PDA-PAH. Such strong IEF was extended throughout the catalyst bulk to accelerate the CST process in PDA-MAH, resulting in a photocatalytic disinfection performance under visible light irradiation that surpassed the best of the previously reported polymeric photocatalysts. This work presents a promising paradigm for tailoring polymeric semiconductors with efficient CST process.
Data-Driven Identification of Metal-free Orthogonal Bioorthogonal Cycloaddition Pairs
Authors: A. S. Coelho Jaime , M. J. M. Ravasco Joao
Published: January 2022

Mutually orthogonal bioorthogonal reactions are a thriving area of research in chemical biology. Here we present a predictive-driven approach to identify mutually orthogonal pairs among two bioorthogonal reactions: the metal-free 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition (1,3-DC) reaction and the inverse electron-demand Diels–Alder (IEDDA) reaction. Parametrization of both 1,3-dipoles and dipolarophiles structures allowed the development of statistically robust models for predicting the second order rate constants of 1,3-DC reactions. Combination of predictive models were used to identify potential mutually orthogonal reactions among sets of structurally different pairs.
SPECIATION IN THE MALAY PENINSULA IN RELATION TO DIPTEROCARP FOREST HEIGHT, STRUCTURE, TURNOVER, AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
Authors: Ng FSP , Zubir I , Zurfatiha Z , Sharma DSK , Latiff A , Hazrina Z , Shahira A , Shah- Redza H
Published: January 2022

The Malay Archipelago, also known as Malesia, is customarily divided into nine ecogeographical regions. In any comparison between these regions, Borneo usually stands out with the highest number of species, but if the number of species is divided by land area to obtain a regional species intensity index, the Malay Peninsula stands out prominently, not only for plants but also for mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. This striking pattern across the taxonomic spectrum suggests that the forces driving speciation have been more intense in the Malay Peninsula than in other regions of the Archipelago. The Malay Peninsula also stands out in comparison with countries in continental South- East Asia. Possible contributory factors to the intensity of speciation may be the height and structure of dipterocarp forests, the rate of tree turnover and the phenomenon of mass flowering.
FORMULATION OF ALTERNATIVE MEDIA FOR FUNGAL GROWTH AND ITS APPLICATION AS AGARWOOD-INDUCING AGENT IN AQUILARIA TREES
Authors: Rozihawati Z , Wan-Muhammad-Azrul WA , Noor-Baity  , Sheriza MR , Hazandy AH , Mohd-Farid A , Zaiton S
Published: January 2022

This study investigated the growth performance of Fusarium proliferatum isolated from agarwood, on different types of plated media prepared with liquid broth extracts of locally available agricultural products. The potential of F. proliferatum in selected media to induce agarwood formation in Aquilaria trees was also assessed. A total of 27 media formulations were evaluated as alternative media to potato dextrose agar (PDA) for F. proliferatum. The effects of culture media on the diameter growth of fungal mycelium were significant (F = 6.70, df = 26, p < 0.01). The best growth was recorded on 50% soybean followed by PDA and 70% kidney bean with mean mycelium diameters of 7.00 ± 0.00, 6.63 ± 0.83 and 6.50 ± 0.06 cm respectively. In the field trial, F. proliferatum in all three media successfully induced agarwood formation on A. malaccensis and A. crassna with significant discoloration zones compared with the uninoculated control trees (p ≤ 0.05) after five months. Fifty percent soybean in combination with F. proliferatum induced the largest discoloration zone, indicating potential as a cheaper and more accessible alternative to PDA. These results suggest that the combination of a chemical inducer in the form of a liquid media formulation and a biological inducer, in this case, an endophytic fungus could successfully induce agarwood formation in Aquilaria trees.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION OF FOREST FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN TROPICS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO WESTERN GHATS OF KERALA REGION, INDIA
Authors: Menon ARR , Vishnu-Menon RG
Published: January 2022

Management of forest fire is one of the top priority activities of forest departments, both in tropics and temperate regions. Extensive amount and intensive efforts are deployed to combat fire. The results of a case study on forest fire prone mapping conducted at Periyar tiger reserve in Western Ghats of Kerala, India, was highlighted, and based on the study, the implementation of fire management strategies were discussed. The fire risk map was validated with the forest fire inventory points of Forest Survey of India. Forest fire is a frequent occurrence in tropical forests, especially in moist deciduous and dry deciduous regions. Though forest fire management is one of the major activities of forest departments, the forest fire mitigation is not 100% successful. The magnitude of forest fire, its frequency, potential location, etc., can be assessed using Geoinformatics techniques, by giving different weightage status to fire controlling factors. A case study was conducted on these lines and control measures were highlighted using different management strategies. The implementation of the desired action plan for sustainable development and conservation of forests can be successful only by getting the full support and confidence of the stakeholders. The stakeholder support for environmental management aspects is possible only by convincing them that they are directly or indirectly getting the benefits by the proposed action. Usually, most of the environmental management activities may lead to nontangible benefits, which is apparently non-visible, hence getting stakeholder support may not be an easy task. Various marketing strategies needs to be used to convince the beneficiaries to implement good conservation practices for the betterment of the local inhabitants.
INFLUENCE OF ABIOTIC FACTORS ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GIANT BAMBOO (DENDROCALAMUS ASPER) IN BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Aribal LG , Parlucha JA , Gelaga JN , Aguinsatan RG
Published: January 2022

The study examines the gross morphology of giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) relative to varying elevation, temperature, and relative humidity in five forest areas of Bukidnon province in the Philippines. Results revealed that variations in leaf sizes and the number of nodes and internodes among elevation ranges were not significant. However, the culm length of giant bamboo was significantly higher in the mid-elevation range (644–892 m asl) and lower elevation range (344–447 m asl) compared to culms in higher elevations. In addition, differences in culm diameter and culm thickness were significant showing larger diameter and thicker culms in the mid-elevation range (644–892 m asl) as compared to the higher (1117–1124 m asl) and lower (344–347 m asl) elevation range. The level of phosphorus and nitrogen was the highest in the mid and lower elevation range while potassium level was abundant in the highest elevations. Correlation analysis showed a negative relationship between culm lengths to elevation and relative humidity while mid and top section diameters were negatively correlated to temperature until 892 m asl. Leaf area and leaf width were strongly influenced by phosphorus level. The canonical correspondence analysis showed culm lengths were affected by relative humidity and elevation while the number of nodes and internodes, top and mid-section culm thickness, average diameter and basal section diameters were affected by temperature. Non-metric multidimensional scaling revealed that variation in bamboo morphology occured at the lowest and highest elevation while overall similarity was observed at 600–900 m asl elevation, suggesting an optimal growth for giant bamboo might be within the range.
Research on the Talent Demand of Cross-border E-Commerce under the Belt and Road Initiative
Authors: Huang Yijing
Published: January 2022

With the industrial upgrading and the proposal of the Belt and Road Initiative, the cross-border e-commerce industry has developed rapidly. Its dominance in the whole import and export industry has been continuously strengthened, leading to the increasing demand for cross-border e-commerce talents. As the main place for training cross-border e-commerce talents, colleges and universities are far from the needs of the industry in their training of these talents. Therefore, this article analyzes the demand for cross-border e-commerce talents through research, interviews, and data sorting, as well as provides several suggestions for the training of cross-border e-commerce talents in colleges and universities.
Research on the Construction of Network Ideological and Political Education Platform in Colleges and Universities Under the Background of Big Data
Authors: Zhang Siqi
Published: January 2022

In the context of big data, ideological and political education in colleges and universities has become particularly important. Teachers should actively introduce new ideas and methods of ideological and political education, so as to stimulate students’ interest in ideological and political learning as well as develop their ideological and political level [1]. In view of this, this study explores the construction of college network ideological and political education platform under the background of big data and proposes several strategies for reference.
Analysis of the Film “Manslaughter” by Using Semiotic Paradox
Authors: Liu Liying
Published: January 2022

“Manslaughter” is a crime film released in mainland China on December 13, 2019. Once released, the film has attracted much attention from the audience, surpassing many works released during the same period. The setting of the film and the use of screen language are the magic weapons for the success of the film by gaining favor from the public. This film will be elaborated on based on the field of semiotics.
A Study on Foreign Teachers’ English Teaching in Higher Vocational Colleges from the Perspective of World English
Authors: Lin Muying
Published: January 2022

There is a growing demand for foreign language teaching resources by higher vocational colleges. However, there are only a number of studies on the development and changes of English internationalization and its impact on foreign teachers’ teaching in higher vocational colleges. This paper analyzes the current situation and concludes that for “good” international language education, EIL and WE should be integrated, and different cultures in curriculum design, teaching methods, class management, and evaluation system should be respected. Foreign teachers in higher vocational colleges have the obligation to deeply understand the explicit and implicit explicit forms and functions of language as well as implement them in the teaching process, so as to effectively identify the cultural identity of students, which is reflected in the second language learning process.
Porch Design Based on Family Health Needs
Authors: Liu Yongbo
Published: January 2022

Physical health is the basic need for survival. There are many factors affecting health, and pathogenic bacteria and viruses are the main reasons. A healthy lifestyle can effectively reduce the risk of disease, and family living space is the main place of life, so improving family health awareness and living habits is an effective measure to maintain health. Indoor living space and outdoor space are relatively independent. The porch is the entrance of the family and the buffer space connecting indoor and outdoor. Therefore, optimizing the sanitary design of the porch is not only conducive to blocking the spread of viruses and bacteria, but also to form a good health awareness and maintain healthy living habits.
Research on the Design and Implementation of Middle School Physical Education Curriculum Based on the Process Model
Authors: Li Zeng , Zhu Binbin
Published: January 2022

For a long time, the education work in China has been deeply affected by the target model. With the development of the times and the continuous reform of education, the impact of process model on education has become increasingly prominent. It does not only give full play to the internal value of the curriculum content, but also cultivate students’ personality and subjectivity. Taking the middle school physical education curriculum design as an example, this paper explores the practical application of process model for reference.
Effect of Continuous Quality Care on HAMA, HAMD Score and Quality of Life in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Xu Yuanle , Wang Hong , Zhang Jing , Xu Xu
Published: January 2022

Objective: To analyze the impact of continuous quality care on HAMA, HAMD score, and quality of life in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Methods: The 100 patients with acute myocardial infarction admitted to our hospital from January 2020 to January 2021 were selected and divided into control and observation groups according to the random number table method, with 50 patients in each group. Patients in the control group were given routine care after discharge, and patients in the observation group received continuous quality care intervention to compare the changes in HAMA, HAMD and quality of life scores before and after care between the two groups. Results: Lower HAMA, HAMD scores and higher quality of life scores compared to care in the observation group, and the difference between groups before and after care was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Continuous quality care can effectively reduce anxiety and depression in AMI patients and improve quality of life, which deserves clinical application.
Study on Nursing Effects of Liposuction and Volume Reduction Surgery for Lymphedema Perioperative Nursing Care
Authors: Zheng Wei , Li Fei
Published: January 2022

Objective: To study the nursing effect of liposuction and volume reduction in the treatment of lymphedema during the perioperative period. Method: A total of 68 patients treated with liposuction volume reduction surgery for pseudo-lymphedema of lower limbs admitted from May 2019 to May 2020 in a tertiary hospital in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province were selected, and they were divided into observation group and control group by random grouping method. There were 34 cases in each group. The control group took routine care during the perioperative period, while the observation group performed full care during the perioperative period. The complication rate and pain degree of the two groups were compared. Results: The complication rate of the study group was 5.88%, while that of the control group was 26.67%. Compared with the study group, the complication rate was significantly higher than that of the control group, and the gap was statistically significant (P>0.05). The pain scores of patients in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group at 3 and 6 days after surgery, and the gap was statistically significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: Lymphedema should be taken care of during the perioperative period of liposuction and volume reduction, which can effectively reduce the occurrence of pain and complications. It is worthy of extensive clinical promotion.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Gualou Niubang Decoction for Acute Mastitis
Authors: Gao Tian-tian , Zhang Shuo , Chen Zhen-lin , Wang Miao , Wang Hong-yan , Ma Wen-jing , Wang Lu
Published: January 2022

Objective: To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of Gualou Niubang decoction in the treatment of acute mastitis. Methods: Randomized controlled trials of Gualou Niubang decoction in the treatment of acute mastitis included in PubMed, Springer, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang, Weipu, and China Biomedical Literature Database from January 2016 to present. The Cochrane risk bias assessment tool was used to evaluate the risk of bias. Used Revman 5.3 software for Meta analysis. Results: There are 8 articles that meet the inclusion criteria, comprising 919 subjects, the test group were 462, cases and control group were 457 cases. The results of statistical analysis showed that the clinical efficacy of the experimental group was significantly higher than which of the control group, [RR = 1.19, 95% CI (1.07, 1.33), P = 0.002], the difference was statistically significant. Among the secondary outcome indicators, compared to the control group, Gualou Niubang decoction can effectively relieve the main symptoms of acute mastitis [MD = -1.96, 95% CI (-2.27, -1.65), P<0.0001]. Gualou Niubang decoction combined with antibiotics can shorten the length of hospital stay [MD=-5.23,95% CI (-6.02, -4.44), P<0.00001] and reduce white blood cell count [MD = -2.40, 95%CI (-4.71, -0.08), P = 0.04] are better than antibiotics. Conclusion: The use of Gualou Niubang decoction to treat acute mastitis can not only improve clinical efficacy, but also effectively relieve clinical symptoms, shorten hospital stay and reduce white blood cell count.