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Industrial Development and Climate Change: A Case Study of Bangladesh
Authors: Nomani Shiblee , Md. Rasel  , Reedoy Imran Khan
Published: February 2022

This study attempts to examine the climate change in Bangladesh as a cause of industrialization. Over the last few decades, pollution of the environment has become a significant concern in the case of Bangladesh. Both qualitative and quantitative data were utilized to write this article. Primary and secondary data on the environment, national policy, and technology have been gathered. Research results show that rapid and unplanned industrialization has turned into the main cause of the endangered environment. The toxic waste materials of industries are dumped into water and ground, causing air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution. As a result, the people of the riverbank are suffering a lot. Though industrial development is very much required for a country’s development, it is also undermining the environment which will destroy the natural balance and impose a long-term effect on climate in near future. In Bangladesh, industries are developed in an unplanned and centralized way without following any particular guidelines. The poor waste management system of industries are polluting rivers and toxic emission is polluting the air as well. Natural resources are used by the industries, causing an imbalance in nature. Forests are cut down massively, which increases the chance of various natural disasters. Industrialization has a long-term effect on climate change which also increases the average temperature of the earth known as global warming. Climate change also increases the chance of various natural disasters, unemployment, food scarcity, diseases, and extinction of wildlife.
Assessment of Awareness on Climate Change among Public and Private Universities of Lahore
Authors: Mohsin Ayesha , Shehzad Abeera , Bilal Fatima , Imran Fatima , Akhtar Sana , Fatima Syeda Anna
Published: February 2022

As everything in this world evolves or changes, so does our climate. Scientists have now proved that climate change is happening at a much faster rate than before. Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate change impacts. Pakistan is considered as 7th most vulnerable country to climate change. Recently in Lahore, many major events occurred due to climate change like the occurrence of smog. The present study was conducted in 4 different tertiary institutions of Lahore, Pakistan. A descriptive survey design was specially employed for this study which used a stratified random sampling method for selecting the students. Moreover, a structured questionnaire titled climate change awareness was developed for collecting data from the students based on their level of awareness. According to this survey, 49.1% of the students know about the policies government is making regarding climate change. 62.5% of the respondents agreed that they have the necessary information to prepare for the impacts of climate change. The result of the findings showed a moderate level of awareness about climate change among the students. Awareness of climate change is an important ingredient for the successful implementation of climate change policy in the country. By improving the climate services and raising awareness about climate change and once it starts to grow it can be integrated into local, national, and sectoral development plans.
Methods for identification of objects of development of cross‐ platform on‐board software for communication and navigation satellites
Authors:   Krasnoyarsk Science and Technology City Hall, Kovalev Dmitry , Kovalev Igor ,   Siberian Federal University, Testoyedov Nikolay ,   JSC “Academician M F Reshetnev Information satellite systems”, Losev Vasily ,   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Saramud Mikhail ,   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology,   Siberian Federal University
Published: February 2022

The article discusses the architectural basis of the cross-platform onboard software for navigation and communication satellites. The functional characteristics of the designed software components are the queues used, the ports, the supported hardware, and the low-level inter-hardware communication protocols. The verbal description of the selected area of knowledge and the formalization of relations between individual entities allows you to move from the architectural basis, limited by physical parameters and the environment for the functioning of software tools, to a descriptive model, which served as the basis for a relational database. An identification method is proposed for unambiguously identifying a specific component of the on-board software with the possibility of performing further actions on it, for example, archiving, retrieving, duplicating, etc. An onboard software component is viewed as a complex entity that contains not only program code, but also a number of attributes that are used during operation. The structural diagram of a relational database is presented. This structure unites and links both information about software components and the electronic document management tool as a whole.
Recalculation of the brightness of stars in the sensitivity band of an arbitrary receiver of radiation in the visible range
Authors:   FGBNU ", Zhukov Alexandr ,   Expert and Analytical Center", Prokhorov Mikhail ,   Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University, Zakharov Andrey ,   Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University, Biryukov Anton ,   Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University, Kartsan Igor ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Skripachev Vladimir ,   FGBNU "Expert and Analytical Center"
Published: February 2022

A procedure is described for calculating the brightness of stars in a band that does not coincide with the bands of their observation. As an example, we took the calculation for the navigation catalog of the star sensor. We present a way to reduce the orientation error by increasing the accuracy of determining the position of the photocenter of the star image on the radiation receiver - a charge-coupled matrix device. The most difficult is the accounting of the shadow signal. First, the rates of thermogeneration strongly depend on temperature. Second, the scatter of average values of thermogeneration rates in individual elements is many times greater than the random scatter (noise) in each of them. Thirdly, in addition to "normal" elements in the charge-coupled matrix device there are "hot" elements, the rates of thermogeneration in which are tens to hundreds of times higher than in "normal" elements and may have a different dependence on temperature.
Prerequisites for the development of digitalization in regional industry
Authors:   EDP Sciences, Far-East Institute of management, branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Piunko Luyciena , Tolkacheva Elena ,   EDP Sciences, Far-East Institute of management, branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: February 2022

The study is a logical continuation of the study of the modern development of digital transformation in the economy of the Khabarovsk Territory in comparison with the average Russian development. At the same time, the regions of the Far East have their own specific difficulties in the development of the "Digital Economy". In this study, an attempt is made to compare the strategic goals of the development of the "Digital Economy", modern processes of digital transformation and such an important component of it as "Integration 4.0" - the fourth stage of evolution in industrial production associated with the "industrial Internet", digital production, intelligent components, including the collection of large amounts of data in many geographical areas, cyber-physical systems, remote monitoring and maintenance. "Industry 4.0" helps to accelerate production processes, increase its efficiency, improve the quality of goods (products of production), reduce the cost of delivery, tracking production chains, etc. In the industry of Western countries, Industry 4.0 standards have already been developed and implemented in production management, the basis of which is horizontal and vertical integration of production. International standards are developed for industries that use computer algorithms to monitor and control physical things, such as equipment, robots and vehicles. All this ensures a high level of transparency and control over the activities of the organization. At the present stage, there are excellent opportunities for the development of Industry 4.0 in Russia, but there are also difficulties, overcoming which are significant directions of the digitalization processes of the modern economy.
MLI. Mouse: a new computer vision-based cursor control software
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Peresunko Pavel , Pleshkova Ekaterina ,   Siberian Federal University, Semizorova Anastasiya ,   Siberian Federal University, Kovalev Igor ,   Siberian Federal University
Published: February 2022

The personal computer opens tremendous opportunities for people, whether it is entertainment or work. However, people with disabilities cannot successfully use usual methods of interacting with a computer like a mouse and a keyboard. There are analogs that allow individuals who had disabilities to control the computer using computer vision. They can use their limbs, head, eyes, color markers as reference point, that is used to move a cursor on their computer screen. One of the most popular cursor control software is The Camera Mouse, in which the user selects the area that will serve as a reference point. However, people may find it difficult to adjust the sensitivity of the reference point movement. For example, if the sensitivity is low, some area around the edges of the screen may become inaccessible. At high sensitivity, not all the pointer movement potential is realized. And the high sensitivity, the small movements, noise, errors affect the swing of the reference pointer more. In this study, the MLI. Mouse proposed. It allows user to control the computer cursor using computer vision techniques. To control the cursor, a person needs a webcam, from which the current position of the reference point will be read. A hand or a QR code can be used as the reference point. A useful feature of this program is a convenient way to visualize and set the active area of the cursor movements. This is the area where the reference pointer movement is broadcast on the computer screen. With this, the program can be configured faster and more conveniently. The left mouse button clicking is implemented using Dwell click.
Implementation of decision‐making algorithms in redundant systems on FPGA
Authors:   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Saramud Mikhail V. ,   Siberian Federal University, Losev Vasiliy V. ,   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Petetskaya Angelina E. ,   Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology
Published: February 2022

The paper describes the problem of creating fault-tolerant real-time control systems. The authors describe methods for improving the reliability of control systems for both hardware and software. The features of the system operation in real time are presented. The paper considers various versions of hardware platforms for real-time operation are such as CPU applying RTOS, FPGA, ASIC. The peculiarities of applying FPGA and developing software for it are outlined. The main blocks that make up the FPGA are represented. The hardware platform for prototype implementation is proposed. The authors opt to follow myRIO-1900 based on SoC Xilinx Zynq-7010 as it contains FPGA, CPU with RTOS implementation for it. A new approach is proposed. It combines the implementation of a decision-making block in control systems by means of a real-time operating system running on a CPU and a special FPGA that implements watchdogs and decision-making algorithms in multiversion systems. Watchdog on the FPGA monitors the main decision block in the RTOS. It should provide a response within a specified period of time. If this does not happen, it starts a spare decision block implemented on the FPGA. It is guaranteed to make a decision in one clock cycle of the FPGA. This approach will improve the overall reliability of fault-tolerant control systems without significantly increasing their cost.
SKRINING HIPERKOLESTEROL PADA MASYARAKAT DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS II DENPASAR UTARA
Authors: Daryaswanti Putu Intan
Published: February 2022

Hyper cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease which is a major cause of death and illness worldwide. Chronic and non-infectious diseases are generally caused by bad lifestyle factors, which can actually be modified. Some of the factors that are at risk for heart disease and stroke are hypertension, cigarette consumption, diabetes, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diets, dyslipidemia, overweight and obesity. The purpose of this community service was to find out an overview of the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in the area, this screening activity was also expected to be able to initiate cadres and the community to be more active in implementing post-natal activities. Method: This community service activity uses the Community Service approach, by carrying out screening activities for hypercholesterolemia through cholesterol checks on the people in Banjar Tulang Ampian and Banjar Kerta Sari Pemecutan Kaja Village, North Denpasar. Results: A total of 31 people netted had high cholesterol levels of 40240 mg / dL which was dominated by women (63.49%), the most age group was ?51 years (38.62%), most subjects were self-employed / traders (38 , 10%). Conclusion: Increased blood cholesterol levels with age increase are associated with a reduction in cholesterol elimination as bile salts and a decrease in receptors that mediate the clearance process of plasma LDL. Cholesterol levels increase with increasing age and the incidence of coronary heart disease.
PEMBENTUKAN DAN PELATIHAN KADER POSYANDU BALITA DI BANJAR BULUH DESA GUWANG KECAMATAN SUKAWATI KABUPATEN GIANYAR
Authors: Krisnayani Ni Made Wina , Putra I Gede Yudiana , Dewi Ni Luh Made Asri
Published: February 2022

Pos Pelayanan Terpadu or Posyandu are Post of Integrated Service. Posyandu were an effort to empower the community to support health development, especially in improving community health status through reducing infant mortality. Posyandu activities in Guwang Sukawati Gianyar village are one of the public health services. However, each banjar is still very minimal in terms of organizing the posyandu because the cadres do not really understand how the activities of the good posyandu. The purpose of this activity is to establish a Posyandu cadre of toddlers who are able to provide optimal health services for children under five through the implementation of a toddler posyandu. Method: Training was carried out through Community Empowering, involving 35 people who were trained as cadres. The training results are analyzed qualitatively (based on observations and results of discussion). Results: Based on the evaluation in the form of pretest and posttest, it was found that there was an increase in cadre knowledge, namely from 30% to 70%. Posyandu has been conducted in 7 Banjar in the Guwang Gianyar Village. Conclusion: The establishment of skilled and trained Posyandu toddlers and able to provide optimal health services for children under five through the implementation of toddlers posyandu
SKRINING ANEMIA DAN PEMBERIAN SUPLEMENTASI FE PADA IBU HAMIL DAN WANITA USIA SUBUR (WUS) SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN ANEMIA KEHAMILAN
Authors: Kurniasih Erwin , Komalawati Rini
Published: February 2022

Background: One of the causes of high maternal and infant mortality rates (IMR) is anemia of pregnancy and chronic energy deficiency (KEK). Anemia and KEK in pregnant women can increase the risk of low birth weight babies (LBW), premature birth, maternal and infant mortality and stunting (short children). To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to carry out screening and Fe supplementation as a preventive measure to prevent anemia in pregnancy. Activity This community service aims to screen for anemia and KEK pregnant women and women of childbearing age (WUS) as well as the provision of Fe supplementation for prevent iron deficiency anemia. Method: The method used is involving community as a form of empowerment such as measuring LiLA and levels of hemoglobin (Hb), BMI, and distribution of Fe supplementation. Besides that, it is also done education about anemia in pregnancy. The population in this activity is women aged fertile 15-40 years, a total of 42 people in Sambirobyong Hamlet, Pangkur Village, Ngawi Regency. Results: The results show that from 42 women of childbearing age in the hamlet Sambirobyong were screened, there were 3 people (7%) women of childbearing age temporary anemia 1 person (2%) with anemia status plus KEK. From 4 WUS people for age <20 years as many as 2 people (50%) with 1 person condition pregnant with anemia and 1 non-pregnant with anemia. While 2 people (50%) aged >35 years with 1 pregnant condition with anemia + KEK and 1 non-pregnant people with anemia. There is 1 person (2%) experiencing the risk of SEZ. Conclusion: Screening results show that anemia and KEK are more common WUS group aged <20 years and >35 years. It is necessary to carry out periodic evaluations every months and giving Fe supplementation to WUS who are still anemic and the risk of KEK and education on the importance of quality nutrition to prevent these complications.
PELAYANAN KESEHATAN PADA ANAK TUKANG “SUUN” DI YAYASAN LENTERA ANAK BALI KOTA DENPASAR
Authors: Putra I Gede Yudiana , Febianingsih Ni Putu Eka , Dwijaputra I Kadek Agus
Published: February 2022

Background: Unfortunate Children such as street children in Denpasar must work to survive. One of the jobs they can do were to become hawkers and become a "tukang suun" in several markets in the Denpasar. This child received less attention, including health. The purpose of this activity is to provide health services and health education for street children, especially hawkers and "tukang suun" at the Bali Children's Lentera Foundation (LAB), Denpasar City. Method: This is a Community Services activity in with health services for 23 street children / "tukang suun" at the Bali Children's Lentera Foundation (LAB) Denpasar. This health service activity about weight and height measurements to find out nutritional status based on body mass index (BMI); hemoglobin levels examination, health education about clean and healthy behavior; and supplementary feeding. Results: Most of the children present were girls (74%) and most were 4 - 9 years old. Based on body mass index (BMI), children’s were thin (50% in 4-6 years old and 37.5% in 7-9 years old). The results of hemoglobin levels examination through periphery blood tests, there were 89% of children have normal hemoglobin levels. Conclusion: based on BMI, street children / "tukang suun" tend to be thin but most have normal hemoglobin levels
Evolutionary Process of the “Born Globals” – A Literature Review
Authors: Estelles-Miguel Sofía , Garces Bautista Jose Luis , Peris-Ortiz Marta , Valero Cordoba Gladys Mireya
Published: February 2022

New theories of internationalization and their methodologies propose the union of two or more companies to satisfy requirements in international markets.  Joint ventures, international licenses, foreign investors or even the basic operation of exporting and importing are a clear example of these. Furthermore, these theories aim to carry out processes to insert regions in a more global context. As a result, productivity and competitiveness level indicators are expected to improve. The present work presents a bibliographic review of companies known as “Born Global”. A study of this concept has been developed over time and organized as follows: Beginning of the term in the 90s, evolution in the 2000s, and academic boom between 2010 and 2020.
The Strategic Value of Attractive Influencers for Advertising Comunication: The Influence of Parasocial Interaction Processes on the Persuasive Effect of Brand Placements
Authors: Gröner Patrick M. , Hedderich Barbara E.
Published: February 2022

Although brand placements can be seen more and more frequently in social media channels of so-called “influencers”, current brand placement research has rarely focused on the persuasive influence of these media characters. The "Balance Model of Product Placement Effects" of Russell and Stern (2006) began to integrate both, the recipient and the recipient's specific perception of the media context, into brand placement research. The result of these considerations is a triadic connection between the recipient, the acting media characters and the placed brands. Adressing this, the following study investigates the mediating influence of cognitive phenomenon of parasocial interactions to an influencer of a YouTube make-up tutorial as well as her specific attitude/valence towards the brands in her immediate context. Brand perception, purchase intention and actual purchase of the presented brand were measured as dependent variables of advertising effectiveness.
Technology amongst the Fields: Mini Campuses as endogenous Growth Poles in lower Density Regions - a Case Study from the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
Authors: Kaiser Norbert Werner
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this paper is to report about the impact of Ansbach University of Applied Sciences’ specialized mini campuses on their surrounding rural lower density regions by considering theoretical regional innovation models, spatial planning concepts as well as Ansbach University’s mission(s). The approach we use is pragmatic due to the author’s scientific publications and the author’s professional experience. For that, newer scientific publication to the key words mentioned below are used for an interdisciplinary line of sight, and press releases and internal data provided are qualitatively evaluated for this study’s practical part. Our study reveals that Ansbach University’s pragmatic local strategy of appropriately placing specialized mini campuses in rural outskirts has remarkable impact on the innovation processes in the lower density region over time. Our mini campuses follow a clear local Triple Helix (TH) innovation strategy by University-Industry-Municipality cooperations, meanwhile tending to focus also quadruple and quintuple helix stakeholder groups. Besides showcasing local innovation processes triggered by our mini campuses the paper thematises rural-urban interaction scenarios due to the threat of shrinking peripheral areas in metropolitan regions. This case study supports policy makers and regional or local deciders by offering ingredients for the set up of local strategies. For universities in low-density areas the paper can be of value for counteracting a brain-drain to metropolitan centers, thus contributing spatially to equal life conditions by giving modern living, studying, researching and working as well as recreating an attractive local country-side accent.
The role of Artificial Intelligence in transforming HRM functions. A literature review.
Authors: Tuffaha Mohand , Perello-Marin M Rosario , Suarez-Ruz Esperanza
Published: February 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way employees and managers work. This paper studies how AI is transforming Human Resource Management (HRM) functions: Staffing, Learning & Development and, Motivation. Using recent advances in science mapping, this article analyses 30 journals and proceedings using three main keywords: “Artificial intelligence”; “Human Resource Management”; and “Transformation”. All the consulted papers have been published in Scopus databases between 1998 to 2021 in order to explore and understand topic content and intellectual structure of how AI is transforming HRM functions. The results reveal a gap in literature to build a complete framework for the transforming role of AI in HRM functions. Particularly, Strategic HR Planning, Job Design and Compensation. This study gives insights and foundations for researchers to expand their study on the role of AI in HRM.
CONGRESSO INTERNACIONAL DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA ESCOLAR
Authors: Impolcetto Fernanda Moreto , Souza Júnior Osmar Moreira de , Silva Sidinei Pithan da , Tenório Kadja Michele Ramos , Moreira Evando Carlos , Albuquerque Denise Ivana de Paula , Del-Masso Maria Candida Soares , Andriatti Rosangela Matias , Cruz Julio Cesar Gonçalves da
Published: February 2022

Trata-se da primeira edição do Congresso Internacional de Educação Física Escolar, evento acadêmico-científico organizado pelo Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Educação Física em Rede Nacional - ProEF - com a finalidade de reunir os mestres egressos da primeira turma, os professores que participam da segunda turma, professores da Educação Básica, pesquisadores da Educação Física escolar e demais interessados, para o debate de temas relacionados à área.
Foi estruturado por meio de Eventos Preliminares e o Evento Culminante. Os Eventos Preliminares consistiram em mesas redondas, com a apresentação de um egresso da primeira turma cujo produto educacional era representativo do tema da Etapa e de um conferencista que apresentou produção/experiência relevante no contexto da Educação Física Escolar, na mesma temática. A Etapas ocorreram nas seguintes datas: Etapa 1 - 23/07/2021 “ProEF e Problemáticas da Educação Física Escolar”; Etapa 2 - 20/08/2021 “ProEF e Escola, Educação Física e Planejamento”; Etapa 3 - 01/10/2021 “ProEF e Metodologia de Ensino da Educação Física; Etapa 4 - 29/10/2021 “ProEF e Escola, Educação Física e Inclusão”.
No Evento de Culminância foram organizadas mesas redondas com dois professores convidados (da rede e externos) e um mediador (coordenador de núcleo), referentes aos temas das linhas de pesquisa do programa (Educação Física na Educação Infantil e Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, Educação Física no anos finais do Ensino Fundamental e Educação Física no Ensino Médio) e uma conferência final com convidados internacionais e anúncio do Prêmio Suraya Darido, aos melhores Produtos Educacionais apresentados pelos egressos do programa. Houve ainda dois períodos de apresentação de trabalhos, sendo referentes aos produtos educacionais, relatos de experiência ou pesquisas da área da Educação Física Escolar.
Dessa forma, apresentamos aos leitores os anais do Congresso Internacional de Educação Física Escolar, que abriga os produtos educacionais apresentados na etapa de culminância.
Boa leitura!
An investigation to determine the effect of short-term low-dye taping on vertical ground reaction forces in asymptomatic PES planus, cavus and normal feet
Authors:   , Elphinstone John Wayne
Published: February 2022

Low -Dye taping is a method commonly used in sport participation and normal daily activity (Harradine, Herrington and Wright, 2001). It has been indicated in support of injured structures, decreasing edema and protection against re-injury (Reid, 1992:232). Contrary to these beliefs, studies have shown that low -dye anti-pronatory control is lost after relatively short episodes of exercise (Ator et al., 1991 and Vicenzino et aL, 1997). The variations in dynamic foot function with low -dye taping is not well understood, although tapin.g of the foot in low-dye type method has been advocated by many authors (Brantingham et aL, 1992, Ryan, 1995 and Chandler and Kibler, 1993). It was the purpose of this study to investigate the maximum ground reaction force and percentage contact time within 10 demarcated regions of the foot in asymptomatic patient with pes planus, cavus and normal medial longitudinal arches at four time intervals over 24 hours. Having established its baseline function it may serve as point of reference for clinical trials that wish to determine the role of taping as part of the management of symptomatic feet. This trial consisted of 60 participants with asymptomatic feet that were divided into three groups of 20. Participants were divided into three groups depending on their respective foot structures. To qualify for one of the three groups subjects had to either have flexible low, high or normal medial longitudinal arches. Maximum ground reaction forces (GRF) and Percent contact time was obtained for each of the three groups and for each of four visits. GRF were obtained with the aid of a registered orthotist who has agreed to work with the researcher on this project using the RSscan International 1m footscan plate system (Appendix L). The data was interpreted and analyzed using the RSscan Clinical Version 7.08 software package.
The relative effectiveness of a single dry needle insertion compared to multiple fanning dry needle insertions in the treatment of myofasciitis in the cervical and upper thoracic spine
Authors:   , Rowley Neil Charles
Published: February 2022

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a clinical syndrome of soft tissue pain arising from skeletal muscle. It is manifested by characteristic trigger points (TrPs) in palpable taut bands of muscle fibres with typical referred pain patterns, restricted range of motion and local twitch responses. Treatment of MPS appears to be aimed at disrupting the reverberating neural circuits responsible for the self-perpetuation of the pain-spasm pain cycle. This occurs through inactivating the active TrP through releasing the taut bands with various techniques including massage, ischaemie compression, spray and stretch, ultrasound, hydrocollator moist heat, trigger point injection, dry needling, and TENS. There are many treatments available yet little research substantiating efficiency of one specific therapy over another, with the result that choice of treatment often becomes based on personal preferences rather than clinical evidence. Among many authors, dry needling has been shown to be an effective form of treatment. The therapeutic effect of dry needling relies on the mechanical disruption or direct stimulation of the TrP and that the strongest analgesic effect is achieved when the most painful spot is precisely reached with a fme needle, normally an acupuncture needle. This immediate analgesia produced by needle puncture of a TrP has been termed the
Epidemiological evaluation of circulating levels of Copeptin and Fibronectin during pregnancy
Authors:   , Deepnarain Kayshia
Published: February 2022

Background: Despite efforts to reduce problems associated with child and maternal health, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) corporation reported, that low and middle-income countries such as South Africa remains burdened with this issue. Based on this premise and the recent interest in copeptin (CPP) and fibronectin (Fn) as promising biomarkers in pregnancy related disorders, this study aimed to establish baseline levels of CPP and Fn in normotensive pregnancies complicated with HIV. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine circulating levels of CPP and Fn together with leucyl/cystinyl aminopeptidase (LNPEP) and cystatin C in normotensive pregnancies and to evaluate the association between these biomarkers and different demographic and clinical parameters (e.g. BMI, BP, Hb levels, maternal age and HIV status) throughout gestation. Methodology: This study stemmed from a previous cohort study conducted between 2015 and 2016 at the Cato Manor Primary Health Care facility in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A total of 41 normotensive pregnant women aged between 18-45 years were selected through convenient sampling and evaluated at 10-20 weeks, 22-30 weeks and 32-38 weeks gestation. Archived serum samples were evaluated using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays to measure circulating levels of CPP and Fn. Additionally, markers of renal function were evaluated by measuring serum levels of cystatin C and LNPEP. Biomarker profiles and epidemiological and demographic characteristics were quantitatively analysed using STATA (version 15). P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among the 41 participants, 28 were HIV positive of which 18 were on the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission programme. A total of 23 participants were anaemic. Less than half the population were nulliparous and nulligravida. Fluctuations in biomarker concentrations were observed throughout pregnancy with CPP, LNPEP and cystatin C showing an overall decrease between 10 and 38 weeks gestation whilst Fn increased in the second gestational period and then decreased in the third gestational period. Slightly lower recordings were indicated for both systolic and diastolic blood pressures within the HIV positive group, except at gestational period 3, where systolic blood pressure was higher amongst the HIV positive group. On the other hand, haemoglobin levels were higher in the HIV positive group throughout pregnancy. Conclusion: The baseline levels of CPP, Fn, LNPEP and cystatin C measured in this study are expected to be used for comparison or as reference values to identify the presence of pregnancy related disorders in other studies of similar design and control groups.
Productivity of potato varieties when using microfertilizers in the conditions of the Ryazan region
Authors: Pityurina Irina , Vinogradov Dmitry , Balabko Petr , Gogmachadze Guladi
Published: February 2022

The article presents a brief analysis of the productivity of potato varieties depending on the use of microbiological preparations in the conditions of the Non-Chernozem zone of the Ryazan region. Field studies were carried out on the basis of the agrotechnological experimental station of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education RSATU in 2020-2021. The optimal biometric indicators of potato plants and the marketability of tubers by variety were obtained against the background of the treatment with Azotovit + Phosphatovit + RauAktiv. The best varieties were Red Scarlett, Koroleva Anna and Labella Comparative agro-ecological tests of modern potato varieties showed that the average yield by variety ranged from 11.9 t/ha to 19.4 t/ha, depending on the treatment option with microbiological fertilizers. At the same time, for all varieties, the yield indicator was not less than in the previously obtained research data conducted on the territory of the Russian Federation. The varieties Red Scarlett, Labella and Koroleva Anna turned out to be the most promising for cultivation in the Nonchernozem zone of the Ryazan region against the background of the treatment with Azotovit + Phosphatovit + RauAktiv. Keywords: POTATOES, VARIETIES, MICROFERTILIZERS, HARVEST STRUCTURE, PRODUCTIVITY, MERCHANTABILITY OF TUBERS
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF OPEN GRANITE STONE CURTAIN WALL
Authors: Wong Xiaoyan , PC Lai , Yabin Yu
Published: February 2022

This paper developed the self-locking back bolt fastener and the open stone curtain wall with waterproof function aimed for installation accuracy, connection structure stability, waterproof leakage, and earthquake resistance in constructing open granite stone curtain walls. The practice shows that applying this construction technology improves the stability and seismic performance of the curtain wall connection structure while also ensuring the stone curtain wall's waterproof and decorative properties.
TINDAK TUTUR DIREKTIF BERMODUS IMPERATIF SISWA DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI SMK
Authors: Jannah Fajrin Nur , Wuryaningrum Rusdhiyanti
Published: February 2022

This study aims to describe the imperative mode of directive speech acts of students in the Indonesian language learning process at SMK Negeri 5 Jember. Speech acts are used as the focus of the study by utilizing the learning process in the classroom. The data used in this study are speech segments containing directive speech acts with the imperative mode of students and their context. Observation technique is a data collection technique used in this study. The source of the data used in this research is directive speech acts with the imperative mode of students in the learning process. The results of this study indicate that in the process of learning Indonesian at SMK Negeri 5 Jember, various types of directive speech acts with imperative mode are found, including directive speech acts of advocating, requesting, prohibiting, and urging imperative mode. Then it was also found that the function of the directive illocutionary act with an imperative mode which includes the function of the directive illocutionary act of asking, ordering, requesting, and giving advice. In addition, it was also found that the strategies used were direct literal and indirect literal speech act strategies with imperative mode.Keywords: Speech acts, Learning Process, Students
THE HISTORY OF THE CREATION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-NUCLEAR MOVEMENT "NEVADA-SEMIPALATINSK": Dedicated to the 30th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National pedagogical university, Kazakhstan e-mail: abishev1943@mail.ru, Abishev М.А. , Fayzulin R.K. ,   Almaty branch of the St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions
Published: February 2022

The article examines the real history of social activity of the population of Kazakhstan during the period of political change of power in the USSR on the example of the first non-governmental democratic movement that stirred up the world community. The authors talk about the reasons for the creation of the International Anti-Nuclear Movement (MAD) "Nevada-Semipalatinsk", which they witness. The article presents historical facts and analysis of the events that eventually led to a global moratorium on conducting nuclear tests on a planetary scale. The calendar of the described events covers the period from 1949 to the present day. The role of the leader and activists of the Movement in the processes of anti-nuclear world politics during the years of the end of the Cold War, which resulted in the adoption of a planetary moratorium on nuclear tests, is shown. The authors assess the social significance of the plans of the future work of the MАD in the field of youth policy of Kazakhstan, environmental initiatives and health-saving proposals for the people.
SOCIAL CHOICE: MODERN PROBLEMS AND THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC INTERESTS
Authors:   Lecturer of the department of Politology and socio-philosophical disciplines, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, kuralaykantaeva@gmail.com, Kantayeva Kuralay
Published: February 2022

The article reflects approaches to social choice and their diversity, as well as the role of social choice in society as a sociological category and its characteristics. Social choice in various forms is a phenomenon that occurs in all social circles of an individual's life. The factors influencing the freedom of social choice are diverse: depending on society, personal preferences and random circumstances, socio-political events, etc. Among the factors listed in the article, the most significant are public interests, attempts to reveal the conditions of the influence of public interests on the choice of individuals. For any State, a certain social policy often serves the public interest. However, in most cases, unlike the interests of the majority, it is aimed at satisfying the special interests and needs of the influential part of the population. The possibility of social choice is a criterion for people to exercise their rights and freedoms. In this article, the problem of social choice in the process of developing a policy focused on public interests is, in practical terms, a socio-political conceptual dilemma. Specific studies on how the relationship between social choice and public interests is determined, criteria and nature of development and implementation in public policy do not currently provide a complete explanation of social choice. Therefore, a very important issue is the sociological study of the category of social choice, the identification and assessment of the nature of public interests and the conditions under which it is possible for social policy to correspond to public interests.
Radical chemistry in the Pearl River Delta: observations and modeling of OH and HO2 radicals in Shenzhen 2018
Authors: Yang Xinping , Lu Keding , Ma Xuefei , Gao Yue , Tan Zhaofeng , Wang Haichao , Chen Xiaorui , Li Xin , Huang Xiaofeng , He Lingyan , Tang Mengxue , Zhu Bo , Chen Shiyi , Dong Huabin , Zeng Limin , Zhang Yuanhang
Published: February 2022

Abstract. The ambient OH and HO2 concentrations were measured continuously during the STORM (STudy of the Ozone foRmation Mechanism) campaign at the Shenzhen site, located in Pearl River Delta in China, in autumn 2018. The diurnal maximum OH and HO2 concentrations, measured by laser-induced fluorescence, were 4.5 × 106 cm−3 and 4.5 × 108 cm−3, respectively. The state-of-the-art radical chemical mechanism underestimated the observed OH concentration, similar to the other warm-season campaigns in China. The OH underestimation was attributed to the missing OH sources, which can be explained by the X mechanism. Good agreement between the observed and modeled OH concentrations was achieved when an additional numerical X equivalent to 0.1 ppb NO concentrations was added to the base model. The modeled HO2 could reproduce the observed HO2, indicating the HO2 heterogeneous uptake on HO2 chemistry was negligible. Photolysis reactions dominated the ROx primary production rate. The HONO, O3, HCHO, and carbonyls photolysis accounted for 29 %, 16 %, 16 %, and 11 % during the daytime, respectively. The ROx termination rate was dominated by the reaction of OH + NO2 in the morning, and thereafter the radical self-combination gradually became the major sink of ROx in the afternoon. The atmospheric oxidation capacity was evaluated, with a peak of 0.75 × 108 molecules cm−3 s−1 around noontime. A strong positive correlation between O3 formation rate and atmospheric oxidation capacity was achieved, illustrating the atmospheric oxidation capacity was the potential tracer to indicate the secondary pollution.
Spatio-temporal development of large-scale auroral electrojet currents relative to substorm onsets
Authors: Käki Sebastian , Viljanen Ari , Juusola Liisa , Kauristie Kirsti
Published: February 2022

Abstract. During auroral substorms, the electric currents flowing in the ionosphere change rapidly, and a large amount of energy is dissipated in the auroral ionosphere. An important part of the auroral current system is the auroral electrojets whose profiles can be estimated from magnetic field measurements from low-earth orbit satellites. In this paper, we combine electrojet data derived from the Swarm satellite mission of the European Space Agency with the substorm database derived from the SuperMAG ground magnetometer network data. We organize the electrojet data in relation to the location and time of the onset and obtain statistics for the development of the integrated current and latitudinal location for the auroral electrojets relative to the onset. The major features of the behaviour of the westward electrojet are found to be in accordance with earlier studies of field-aligned currents and ground magnetometer observations of substorm temporal statistics. In addition, we show that, after the onset, the latitudinal location of the maximum of the westward electrojet determined from Swarm satellite data is mostly located close to the SuperMAG onset latitude in the local time sector of the onset regardless of where the onset happens. We also show that the SuperMAG onset corresponds to a strengthening of the order of 100 kA in the amplitude of the median of the westward integrated current in the Swarm data from 15 min before to 15 min after the onset.
MIdAS—MultI-scale bias AdjuStment
Authors: Berg Peter , Bosshard Thomas , Yang Wei , Zimmermann Klaus
Published: February 2022

Abstract. Bias adjustment is the practice of statistically transforming climate model data in order to reduce systematic deviations from a reference data set, typically some sort of observations. There are numerous proposed methodologies to perform the adjustments – ranging from simple scaling approaches to advanced multi-variate distribution based mapping. In practice, the actual bias adjustment method is a small step in the application, and most of the processing handles reading, writing and linking different data sets. These practical processing steps become especially heavy with increasing model domain size and resolution in both time and space. Here, we present a new implementation platform for bias adjustment, which we call MIdAS (MultI-scale bias AdjuStment). MIdAS is a modern code implementation that supports features such as: modern Python libraries that allow efficient processing of large data sets at computing clusters, state-of-the-art bias adjustment methods based on quantile mapping, "day-of-year" based adjustments to avoid artificial discontinuities, and also introduces cascade adjustment in time and space. The MIdAS platform has been set up such that it will continually support development of methods aimed towards higher resolution climate model data, explicitly targeting cases where there is a scale mismatch between data sets. The paper presents a comparison of different quantile mapping based bias adjustment methods and the subsequently chosen code implementation for MIdAS. A current recommended setup of the MIdAS bias adjustment is presented and evaluated in a pseudo-reference setup for regions around the world. Special focus is put on preservation of trends in future climate projections, and it is shown that the cascade adjustments perform better than the standard quantile mapping implementations, and often similar to more advanced trend preserving methods. The code is available from Berg et al. (2021).
Financing Affordable Housing in Opportunity Zones
Authors: Layser Michelle D.
Published: February 2022

Financing Affordable Housing in Opportunity Zones
Evidence of ice streaming and ice tongue shutdown in western Latvia: revealed from the mapping of crevasse-squeeze ridges
Authors: Lamsters Kristaps , Vītola Zane , Karušs Jānis , Džeriņš Pēteris
Published: February 2022

Glacial geomorphological mapping of western Latvia using a 1-m-resolution digital elevation model generated from airborne LiDAR data has revealed two sets of mega-scale glacial lineations (MSGLs), one of which is superimposed by crevasse-squeeze ridges (CSRs). CSRs occur as a dense ridge network with a dominant orientation of ridges perpendicular to the ice flow direction. The landform assemblage is interpreted as evidence for two separate phases of fast ice flow with different ice flow directions during the overall deglaciation of the Fennoscandian Ice Sheet (FIS). The first fast ice flow phase occurred from the northwest by the Usma Ice Lobe that extended in the Eastern Kursa Upland. The second fast ice flow occurred from the north by the Venta Ice Tongue in a narrow flow corridor limited mainly to the Kursa Lowland. Active ice streaming caused ice crevassing perpendicular to the ice flow direction and formation of CSRs by squeezing of subglacial till into basal crevasses. A good preservation of the CSRs and general lack of recessional moraines suggest widespread stagnation and ice mass melting after the shutdown of the Venta Ice Tongue followed by the formation of the Venta-Usma ice-dammed lake and glaciolacustrine deposition in the lowest areas of lowland. Our data provide the first evidence of CSRs in the south-eastern terrestrial sector of the FIS suggesting the dynamic ice streaming or surging behaviour of the ice lobes and tongues in this region during deglaciation.