bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multivariate techniques for identifying potential carrot hybrids
Authors: Carvalho Agnaldo Donizete Ferreira de , Silva Giovani Olegário da , Luz José Magno Queiroz , Oliveira Roberta Camargos de , Pereira Lucas Medeiros , Neto Luciano Dias Cabral , Maciel Gabriel Mascarenhas
Published: February 2022

The adaptation of carrot cultivars to the environment is a fundamental factor for the cultivation. This study aimed to evaluate the agronomic potential of carrot genotypes cultivated in two periods by the hierarchical and optimization methods. The experiments were set as completely randomized block design. The treatments consisted of four experimental hybrids (Hybrid 8, 12, 14 and 17), three open-pollinated cultivars (Brasilia, BRS Planalto and Suprema), and a commercial hybrid (Verano), carried out at two cropping seasons. The unweighted pair-group using arithmetic averages (UPGMA), Tocher, and graphics of dispersion methods were applied. The UPGMA method and the graphic of dispersion enabled better separation of the genotypes evaluated in the growing seasons. The genotypes hybrid 12, cultivars Suprema and Verano presented a similar performance in both growing seasons. The cultivar Alvorada presented the greatest carrot yield (26.6 t ha-1) and leaf fresh mass (1538.6 g plant-1) in the spring-summer season, while hybrid 27 presents great potential for a great production (37.6 t ha-1) of carrots in the autumn season
Chitosan and arrowroot-based coatings increase shelf life and post-harvest quality of tomatoes
Authors: Santos Bárbara Genilze Figueiredo Lima , Santos Jaína Geovana Figueiredo Lima , Teodosio Albert Einstein Mathias de Medeiros , Farias Josivalter Araújo de , Bonfim Marinês Pereira , Costa Caciana Cavalcanti , Lopes Kilson Pinheiro
Published: February 2022

Tomatoes have a prominent market position, providing various healthy compounds. Besides the ample fresh consumption, several tomato derivatives have great interest in worldwide culinary. However, this vegetable has a short post-harvest life due to its climacteric metabolism, impairing its consumption viability. In this context, studies to mitigate post-harvest losses are frequent, where edible coatings are alternatives to prolong the shelflife of food. Here we show the efficiency of using edible coating based on arrowroot starch and chitosan in conservation the post-harvest quality of tomatoes. Our results indicate that the arrowroot starch edible coating at 3% is able to prolong the shelflife and promote the safe consumption of this vegetable
Yield of common bean cultivars and castor hybrids intercropped in two cultivation sites with oxisol in the Midwest region of Brazil
Authors: Anjos Rosane Angélica , Lisboa Cristiane , Silva Gisele , Vaz Valter , Teixeira Itamar , Araújo Marcos Eduardo , Corrêa Paulo César , Mota José Hortêncio , Silva Alessandro , Lourenço Amanda
Published: February 2022

The consortium between bean and castor aims to increase the yield per unit area and sustainability in land use. This system has several benefits, but the use of different genetic materials must be carefully evaluated, especially the behavior of smaller castor hybrids, since little research on their use in a consortium system is available. This study aimed to evaluate the components of production and yield of common bean cultivars and small castor hybrids, in two field experiments conducted in the intercropping and monoculture systems, in 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 harvests, in two cultivation sites in the Midwest region of Brazil. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized block design, in a 4 x 2 + 6 factorial scheme, composed of four common bean genetic materials of different growth types and colors (Pérola, BRS Esteio, BRS Pitanga, and BRSMG Realce), a consortium with two short castor hybrid cultivars (Tamar and Agima 110204) and six additional treatments and bean and castor genetic material in monoculture, with three replications. Agronomic components and grain yields were determined in both experiments, for bean cultivars and castor hybrids. Bean and castor genetic materials presented the same agronomic performance in the studied agricultural and local crops, regardless of the cropping system. The intercropping between common bean cultivars (BRS Esteio, BRSMG Realce and BRS Pitanga) and castor hybrids (Tamar and Ag Ima) was classified as viable by the area equivalence index, since this index presented values greater than 1.0 for the intercropping between these cultivars. Thus, it is recommended for common bean in a system intercropped with small castor hybrids, regardless of the cultivated genetic material
Grain mineral nutrient profiling and iron bioavailability of an ancient crop tef (Eragrostis tef)
Authors: Osena Ayalew Ligaba- , Mengistu Mitiku , Beyene Getu , Cushman John , Glahn Raymond , Piñeros Miguel
Published: February 2022

Tef (Eragrostis tef) is an underutilized food crop rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. However, mineral profiling of diverse tef accessions, and estimation of bioavailable iron from tef has been lacking. In this study, we analyzed the mineral content of 41 tef accessions along with major cereals. Our analysis revealed that tef seeds contain significantly more minerals than maize, rice, and the wheat varieties used in this study. A significant variation in mineral content was also observed across the tef accessions. We also performed a relative estimation of Fe bioavailability from selected tef accessions and reference crops using an established Caco-2 cell bioassay. This bioassay measures human intestinal cell Fe uptake via intracellular ferritin formation, a storage protein that is a validated marker of Fe uptake. Higher levels of Fe uptake were observed in the PI-494307, PI-494425, and PI-195937 accessions, than those recorded in cells fed wheat, rice, or tef accessions PI-329681, PI-494408 and PI-494293. There was no marked difference in phytic acid (PA) content between tef and wheat, while the PA level in rice was lower than tef and wheat. Enhanced Fe uptake evident in tef accession PI494425 could not be explained by seed Fe content. The Fe content of PI-494425 was lower than the other tef accessions, suggesting that other factors control the amount of bioavailable Fe from tef. Considerable variation in mineral content and bioavailable Fe between tef and other cereals indicate a potential for improving mineral nutrition from this vital food crop
“The tonic’s not always in a bottle”: a qualitative study investigating a heart rate variability biofeedback coherence intervention for individuals with gastrointestinal disorders
Authors: Field Lucy , Forshaw Mark , Poole Helen , Paine Peter , Fairclough Gillian , Walton Candice
Published: February 2022

Gastrointestinal disorders (GID) affect psychological and physical health and can be impacted by stress and ability to self-regulate emotions. The aim of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of individuals with GID experiences of a Heart Rate Variability biofeedback (HRV-BF) coherence intervention. Six patients, who had already been diagnosed with GID, were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule to investigate how engaging in an HRV-BF coherence intervention affected their levels of stress and their GID condition. All transcripts were explored using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Analysis of the accounts indicated four superordinate themes: (1) Autonomy, (2) Self-regulation, (3) Acceptance, (4) Mind-Body-Spirit. The field of HRV-BF interventions in the area of gastroenterology is promising. However, it is recommended that further studies involving psycho-physiological interventions, with mixed-method designs and larger samples, are undertaken.
Identification and assessment of antimicrobial resistance bacteria in a hemodialysis water treatment system
Authors: Chaoui Laila , Chouati Taha , Zalegh Imane , Mhand Rajaa Ait , Mellouki Fouad , Rhallabi Naima
Published: February 2022

The water treatment process is a vital factor for hemodialysis (HD) patients. This study aimed to assess the degree of contamination of HD water by bacteria at the HD center of Mohammedia, Morocco, in addition to evaluating the antimicrobial resistance of isolated bacteria. Fifty-four water samples were taken, the appropriate cultures were used to isolate the pathogenic bacteria, which were identified biochemically and molecularly by 16S RNA sequencing. Their susceptibility to antimicrobial drugs was determined by the disk diffusion method. Approximately 5.5% of water samples were above the norm. The isolated bacteria that colonized the HD systems were mostly Gram-negative bacilli, such as Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Pseudomonas spp., and Burkholderia cepacian. Results of the antibiotics test showed remarkable resistance levels. Among Pseudomonas spp. and S. maltophilia, 10 strains were classified as multidrug-resistant (MDR), and 4 as extensively drug-resistant (XDR). The diversity of bacterial strains isolated in the water used for HD treatments, and their worrying resistance levels pose a significant risk to patients. For these reasons, an urgent need for periodic microbiological monitoring of water after each treatment step must be applied, and the treatment process should also be optimized.
An Important Niche in Synthetic Organic Chemistry for Some Biomimetic Oxidation Reactions Catalysed by Polyamino Acids
Authors: Lasterra-Sanchez M. Elena , Roberts Stanley M.
Published: February 2022

This review covers the use of polyamino acids as biocatalysts in asymmetric reactions with focus on the enantioselective epoxidation of α, β­unsaturated ketones. The preparation and mechanism of action of the polyamino acids are discussed and related asymmetric reactions catalysed by poly-amino acids and other non-enzymic biocatalysts are described.
Plant Substances As Antiviral Agents
Authors: Vlietinck A.J. , De Bruyne T. , Vanden Berghe D.A.
Published: February 2022

Among the numerous compounds that have been reported to exhibit potent antiviral activity in cell cultures and/or in experimental animals are several natural products isolated from higher plants. Some of these plant compounds exhibit an unique antiviral mechanism and are good candidates for further clinical research.

In this review, an approach to the isolation of potential antiviral plant agents and lead compounds is outlined. A discussion of plant selection, followed by a description of antiviral testing, both in vitro and in vivo, is also given. The importance of the plant kingdom as a source of potent antiviral lead substances will be illustrated by presenting a survey on plant-derived anti-herpes virus and anti-human immunodeficiency virus agents.
New developments in automated PrepLCMS extends the robustness and utility of the method for compound library analysis and purification
Authors: Zeng L. , Wang X . , Wang T. , Kassel D. B.
Published: February 2022

New developments in the high throughput purification of combinatorial libraries by automated preparative LC-MS is presented. To facilitate high speed purifications at the multimilligram level, short columns operated at ultra high flow rates were incorporated. In order to match the linear velocity of the short analytical columns for high speed separations (operated at 4.0 mL/min), it was required to operate the preparative columns at flow rates in excess of 70 mL/min. For chromatographically well-behaved compounds, analytical LC-MS analyses and preparative LC-MS analyses could be achieved in as little as 5 min. For compounds exhibiting poor chromatographic peak shapes and/or for compound mixtures requiring higher resolution separations, slightly longer preparative LC-MS analysis times were required (8-10 min/sample).

Fraction collection is based on mass-triggering (as opposed to UV triggering) is an exquisitely sesitive and selective technique for purifying combinatorial libraries. However, because of its inherent selectively ( i.e; only the predicted synthetic product is isolated), synthetic by-products or other explainable reaction products are ignoredduring the purification process. In some instances especially if the structure of these synthetic by- products is known ( or can be elucidated readily), these compounds might and should be isolated for biological testing as well, PreplCMS purifications in our laboratory have been achieved using Applescripting as a way to permit communication between the mass spectrometer and the fraction collector. This Applescript was modified to permit the input of up to four unique ( +/ or same ) masses in the data acquisition software to permit purification of up to four compounds from a single run. This was demonstrated for a combinatorial library synthesized in a microtiter plate and purified directly into a fraction collector containing four deep-well microtiter plates, making these purified microtiter plates amenable to direct biological screening.
Advanced Functional Membranes
Authors: Inamuddin
Published: February 2022

Functional membranes are used in food processing, sensor technology, medical and biomedical devices, desalination, waste water treatment, CO2 capture, energy production and energy storage, optoelectronics etc. The book reviews recent advances in the field and discusses challenges and perspectives.
Polymer-Based Membranes
Authors: Maraddi A.S.
Published: February 2022

Membrane science and technology is increasingly playing an important role in maintaining environmental health. Polymer based membranes in particular show great potential in removing environmentally hazardous pollutants from the wastewater. Membrane technology has also been widely used for ground, surface and seawater desalination which is serving the humanity by providing high quality drinking water. Polymeric membranes have been categorized based on their pore size and their distribution which make them tailor made and innovative separation media namely, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration and forward osmosis. All these membrane process require high performing membranes as separation media. This chapter give detailed account of membrane preparation techniques, membrane modules and their applications in different fields. Further, the ideas covered in this chapter are fundamental to all membrane processes. Transport processes, membrane preparation, and flow separation effects are just few of the topics that have been studied.
Advanced Functional Membranes for Sensor Technologies
Authors: Hernandez-Martinez A.R.
Published: February 2022

Sensors are modern data acquisition devices intended for detecting a specific change in the surrounding area and responding with an output signal. Among them, biological sensors (or biosensors) are of great interest due to their capacity for detecting molecules that indicate changes in people's health. This chapter provides an overview of the polymeric membranes that have novel or advanced functions in applications for the development of lab-on-chip or sensor technologies. Important approaches in this matter include the improvement of membranes as supporting medium of recognition element of the sensor, advances in membrane composition for protecting the integrity of target molecules, or the option to filter undesired components. The chapter is divided into three sections: membrane fabrication, molecular probes and platforms for reading sensor devices.
Materials and Applications for Functional Polymer Membranes
Authors: Mohd Sabee M.M.S.
Published: February 2022

This chapter covers an inclusive overview of the polymeric membranes with advanced functions in numerous applications such as water and gas separation, medical and emerging technologies include fuel cells, lithium-ions batteries, electroconductive, and optoelectronics. The membrane’s performance and behavior in terms of selectivity, permeability, and separation process for these applications are determined by the materials used in the membrane’s construction. Thus, in this chapter, the potential of different polymers for functional membranes are discussed including their applications based on their suitability in terms of types, fabrications, and mechanisms. For each application, the polymer membrane technology, the challenges, and the future direction are also discussed. The membrane technology is also always evolving, especially the development of functional polymer membranes for a variety of applications, so that quality of life is improved.
Estudo da tradução do eufemismo entre o chinês e o português com base na teoria de equivalência funcional
Authors: Zhao Jingjian
Published: February 2022

Hoje em dia, à medida que o intercâmbio entre a China e os países lusófonos aumenta cada vez mais, a tradução entre as línguas chinesa e portuguesa apresenta enorme demanda, o que torna a tradução do eufemismo – devido ao importante papel que desempenha na língua – um tema de significativa importância. Porém, até onde sabemos, ainda não existem investigações sobre a tradução do eufemismo entre o chinês e o português. O presente trabalho pretende, então, discutir a tradução do eufemismo entre as línguas chinesa e portuguesa com base na teoria de equivalência funcional, identificando as estratégias disponíveis para a tradução do eufemismo entre as duas línguas
Implementasi Internet Of Aquaculture (IoA) untuk Deteksi Kualitas Lingkungan Secara Cepat dalam Upaya Pemberdayaan Kelompok Pembudidaya Ikan Koi Di Blitar
Authors:   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Brawijaya, Kilawati Yuni , Maimunah Yunita ,   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Brawijaya, Muttaqin Adharul ,   Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Brawijaya, Primanita Kartikasari Dany ,   Fakultas Ilmu Komputer, Universitas Brawijaya, Bhawiyuga Adhitya ,   Fakultas Ilmu Komputer, Universitas Brawijaya, mrillah Attabik A ,   Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Brawijaya
Published: February 2022

The increasing number of Koi ornamental fish interested around the world, this fish farming business is increasingly developing. Blitar is one of the geographically suitable areas to develop Koi fish farming. The resulting production has a quality of Koi better than from other countries. Cultivation models and techniques developed are also increasingly advanced, but often cultivators have disease problems stemming from decreasing environmental quality that are not handled early. This attracted the Brawijaya University Doctoral community service team to help find solutions to these problems.
Mount Bromo Eruption Disaster Preparedness With Android Mobile Based Application
Authors:   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering, University of Brawijaya, Usman Fadly , Hariyani Septiana ,   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering, University of Brawijaya, Basuki Kurniawan Eddi ,   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering, University of Brawijaya, Shoimah Fadhilatus ,   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering, University of Brawijaya, Fathoni Mukhamad ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Meidicine, University of Brawijaya
Published: February 2022

In the last 10 years, Mount Bromo has erupted three times; 2010, 2015, and 2019. Using the smartphone application as the Mount Bromo information facilities are one of an effort so that people and tourists can activate if an eruption occurs. There is important information about features made in the application such as distribution shelters, evacuation routes, health centers, photos, videos, and other important information. Assessment results in the application interface, the information conveyed, and also the features offered show that the application is very useful and gives a new perspective in conveying accurate information to the public and also tourists. The community satisfaction level is also quite good with the services provided by the Bromo preparedness application. Great expectations from the public and also respondents can see Mount Bromo further through CCTV cameras that are directly connected to the Android application.
The Radicular Cyst in a Child: Case Report
Authors: Roci Bexhet , Dimitrovski Oliver , Ambarkova Vesna
Published: February 2022

The most commonly occurring odontogenic cysts of the jaws are radicular cysts.
Causes of jaw cysts are different, numerous and depend on the type of cyst. The basic precondition for the occurrence of a cystic lesion is the previous presence of epithelial tissue at the site of future development of the cystic formation.
Radicular cysts are one of the most common odontogenic cysts and arise from epithelial so-called Malassez - these residues in the periodontal tissue, as a consequence of inflammation of the pulp. They can occur at any age, and are equally prevalent in both sexes. The aim of this paper is to present the clinical symptoms and treatment of a radicular cyst in a 12-year-old child.
The treatment of radicular cysts in most cases is surgical. The possibilities for such treatment and the choice of surgical method depend on the size of the cyst, its location, and the pathological formation.
 
The present article reported a case of a 12-year-old male with the chief complaint of  pain on the right lower back tooth region. The radiographic examination revealed the presence of a well-defined radiolucency surrounded by a corticated border between   mandibular central incisive.  The case was managed by complete enucleation under local  anesthesia without extraction of any teeth.
We chose enucleation (cystectomy) as a surgical procedure as the method of choice, because postoperative complications are the rarest, and the best healing is also provided. Аfter one month of surgery treatment, complete wound healing was recorded at the clinical control at the Department for oral surgery.
Plan for Establishing a Safe Perinatal Transport System
Authors: Kim Jin Kyu
Published: February 2022

The collapse of perinatal healthcare is inevitable considering demographic factors and factors associated with medical resources due to the rapid decrease in the fertility rate in South Korea. In order to maintain the perinatal healthcare system, an appropriate healthcare delivery system must be established, but even the regional hospitals are facing a situation in which medical care is disabled due to a shortage of workforce. Government support is required to prevent the collapse of perinatal healthcare as public healthcare, emergency healthcare, and national essential healthcare system. In reality, it is necessary to strengthen perinatal healthcare through regionalization and to establish a maternal and child transport system. How­ever, there are no guidelines for the perinatal transport system in South Korea, which also lacks professionalism, with a focus on the simple transportation of patients. Therefore, by integrating the transport systems of advanced countries and domestic efforts to improve transport systems, a realistic perinatal transport system establishment plan is proposed as follows. In order to strengthen the perinatal healthcare center under legal and institutional support, a professional workforce equivalent to that of the emergency healthcare center is ensured to organize a specialized perinatal transport team, and a perinatal emergency information center is established to form a safe transport linkage system. The perinatal emergency information center, which provides information on perinatal healthcare, linking and evaluating transportation between hospitals, should be incorporated into the emergency healthcare system, playing a pivotal role in the perinatal emergency healthcare management system. In addition, a dedicated transport team for perinatal healthcare should be formed for each region, transport guidelines for transport vehicles and equipment should be established, and legal and financial support should be provided to ensure safe perinatal healthcare transport. The prehospitalization level perinatal transport is configured as an integrated model of the 119 paramedics, aiming at quick transport. A team of perinatal special paramedics should be organized for each base to transport patients by special vehicles, and information from the perinatal emergency information center should be used to select a transfer hospital and to receive medical guidance from a perinatal care physician during transport between hospitals. Transport between hospitals aims at safe transport with triangular transport. A perinatal transport team is in charge of transport between hospitals, and a specialist is on board in a special ambulance to provide medical care during transport between hospitals. Support from the government and local governments is absolutely necessary to strengthen the perinatal healthcare center and establish a perinatal transfer system, which must be realized through a pilot project with fee support.
Khetha, an HIV counselling web-based platform for youth: description of usage in Khayelitsha, South Africa. (Preprint)
Authors: Hacking Damian , Abrahams Musaed , Shankland Luke , Cassidy Tali , Jiyane Mbali , Runeyi Pumeza , Zokufa Nompumelelo , Tabo Luyanda , Makanda Goodman , Khuzani Sisanda , Norman Buntu , Kilani Charllen , Sithandathu Zipho , Bobo Thembisa , Gerstenhaber Rodd
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND

Youth-friendly services increase the uptake of HIV testing among 12-24 year olds. Medecins Sans Frontieres, partnered with Aviro Health to develop a series of youth-friendly sexual health educational videos, as well as a digital HIV counselling support syllabus, the “HIV Journey”. Both were hosted on a data-free web-based platform, named Khetha.

OBJECTIVE

To determine if Khetha would encourage youth to link to testing, and if youth would use the platform when undertaking an HIV test, a pilot was conducted at 2 youth clinics in the peri-urban, low socioeconomic suburb of Khayelitsha in Cape Town, South Africa.

METHODS

Recruitment ran from October 2020 to March 2021, with 3 methods utilised: a peer-recruiter enrolled youth in the waiting room of the clinics, 2 outreach events were held in the community surrounding the clinics, and 2 Facebook advertising campaigns were run. Youth were supplied a pamphlet, or Facebook-messaged, a unique code which allowed access to Khetha. Youth could undertake the “HIV Journey” at any time or place, but if they went for an HIV test at either clinic they could choose to enter their results into Khetha, with the counsellor entering a unique code to verify the test was conducted. All data was collected by the platform.

RESULTS

182 users accessed Khetha, with 142 choosing to register. Of which, 117 undertook the “HIV Journey” (101 recruited at clinic, 15 via Facebook, 2 via outreach). Of these, 82% (96/117) completed the pre-test information component, and 24% (28/117) completed post-test counselling. 22% (21/96), all recruited at the clinic, opted to enter their result, of which 7 were positive. 20 educational videos were available on Khetha, and were watched 374 times, with the top 3 being: Female Condom - Femaler (100), Going for the Test - Female (50), and PrEP - Female (42).

CONCLUSIONS

Khetha use was highest within facility, suggesting benefit in making youth-friendly digital platforms available at testing sites. The high video views reaffirm the need for youth-friendly educational materials.
Ethnolinguistic Situation in the Republic of Khakassia: Summarizing Results of a Sociological Survey
Authors:   Khakass Research Institute of Language, Literature and History, Troshkina Irina , Shaposhnikov Georgy ,   Khakass Research Institute of Language, Literature and History
Published: February 2022

Introduction. The article presents results of the sociological study to have examined the ethnolinguistic situation in the Republic of Khakassia conducted in 2020 among the titular ethnic group. Goals. The study aims to revel reasons underlying the loss of the Khakass language by its native speakers and factors that can contribute to its preservation. Materials and Methods. The article covers a range of aspects, such as the role of the mother tongue as a native language, motivation for learning the latter, and the problem of preserving it. The data collection method employed is that of formalized interviews. Data processing was performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics 19 application package. Results. The work concludes as follows: the increase of the role of a native language is determined by the level of ethnocultural education and presence of related values; the motivation for learning Khakass is an indirect cultural transmission; the population’s attitude to the preservation of the native language depends on the shaped social environment and presence of ethnocultural centers in areas densely inhabited by native speakers.
Satirical Legacy of Mikhail Khoninov: Revisiting the Unpublished
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS, Khaninova Rimma
Published: February 2022

Introduction. The family archive of the Kalmyk writer Mikhail V. Khoninov (1919–1981) contains unpublished works of various genres, both in the original and in translations. The latter comprise his satirical heritage represented by fables, feuilletons, apologues, couplets, quatrains, etc. Goals. The article introduces into scientific circulation Russian translations of some unpublished satirical poems and a feuilleton of the poet which for various reasons were never included in the author’s lifetime books, nor printed in magazine and newspaper versions. Materials and methods. The study explores the satirist’s fables and one feuilleton created in the 1970s and translated into Russian for a book in the Crocodile Library series. The historical literary, comparative, and descriptive methods made it possible to identify genre features, poetics of texts, and a tradition of laughter culture. Results. The analysis of the texts defines their satirical orientation characteristic of one part of the writer’s artistic heritage, variability of plots and motifs, stable images, allegorism, and connection with contemporaneity. Conclusions. Russian translations of the fables (‘Oh, Sanzhi ...’, ‘The Skillful Thief’, ‘Literary Horse Thief’, ‘Coryphaeus’, ‘Editing’) and one feuilleton (‘The Fraudsters’) by A. Vnukov, L. Shereshevsky, A. Nikolaev, M. Semenov, and A. Krongauz demonstrate a variety of themes and characters addressed by the poet. The to be introduced unpublished fables and one feuilleton by M. Khoninov shall be instrumental in supplementing book editions, reconstructing a creative history of the poet’s works and translation practices of ethnic poetry.
Anti-Alcohol Measures in Hoboksar
Authors:   Inner Mongolia University, Erknya Saga
Published: February 2022

Introduction. The paper examines the alcohol prohibition enforcement implemented by the local government and religious leader among Torghuts in Hoboksar-Mongol Autonomous county of Xinjiang (PRC). The work focuses on the introduced measures and their subsequent practical effect on the community. It is noteworthy that contemporary Torghuts of Hoboksar are distinguished by an alcohol taboo which is the research object herein. The spiritual leader Shalvan Gegeen was a prominent Buddhist scholar and teacher of Xinjiang Mongols. The authority of the spiritual leader in conjunction with the local legislative power and Torghut Mongolian ethnic customs have functioned simultaneously for the alcohol prohibition movement. Goals. The article aims to review how the local spiritual leader, legislative power and conventional customs may ignite non-political enforcements, such as alcohol prohibition. Results. It seems possible to stops some pernicious social habits by the spiritual, social and legislative (‘triangle’) joint efforts. But in terms of the study, the spiritual influence seems overwhelming than the others since it provides people with coupled motivation as compared to a one-sided political enforcement. So, the community is currently observing a non-drinking rule during public and festive events, special attention is paid to healthy life propaganda.
Kalmyks in the Campaign of 1736, Kuban Front: A Case Study of Documents from the National Archive of Kalmykia
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS, Tepkeev Vladimir , Shikhanov Namsyr ,   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS
Published: February 2022

Introduction. The article examines newly discovered documents to further analyze the participation of Kalmyks in the Russo-Turkish war of 1735– 1739. Goals. The work introduces new data on the actual circumstances to have preceded the involvement of Kalmyk cavalry into the campaign of 1736 and describes their combat activities. Materials and methods. The paper focuses on documents from the National Archive of Kalmykia — and specifically the then correspondence between Khan Donduk-Ombo, other Kalmyk landlords and regional authorities of South Russia — including dispatches and reports by Kalmyk affairs executives. The comparative historical method proved instrumental in compiling an event chronicle of the 1736 campaign on the basis of coinciding details contained in most of the sources studied. Results. The article publishes a total of ten documents describing the participation of Kalmyk cavalry in 1736 Kuban hostilities. Each of the former clarifies certain circumstances experienced by the Khanate during the military mobilization and sheds light on Kalmyk combat efforts supported by Kabardians, Don and Greben Cossacks. Conclusions. The introduced documentary materials shall significantly contribute to historical reconstruction of not only the Russo-Turkish war of 1735–1739 but also histories of all involved peoples across the North Caucasus and Black Sea Coast.
Orthodox Christian Mission in Kalmyk Steppe, Early 20th Century: Astrakhanskie Eparkhialnye Vedomosti (Journal of Astrakhan Eparchy) as a Historical Source
Authors:   Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS, Kurapov Andrey
Published: February 2022

Introduction. The Journal of Astrakhan Eparchy (Russ. Astrakhanskie eparkhialnye vedomosti) was the official periodical of Astrakhan and Yenotayevka Eparchy in 1875 to 1918. Quite a share of the published articles dealt with household life, customs, religion of the Kalmyks, and dissemination of Christianity in Kalmyk Steppe. Goals. The study aims to identify, analyze, investigate and introduce materials contained in journal issues and covering the actual state and directions for further development of Russian missionary activity in early 20th century Kalmyk Steppe. Materials and methods. So, the paper analyzes journal issues published between 1900 and 1918. Results. A total of seventeen related articles authored by clerics of Astrakhan and Yenotayevka Eparchy were studied. The publications cluster into five groups as follows: messages on Kalmyk converts, analytical reports on Russian missionary activity in Kalmyk Steppe, religious dispute between Orthodox priest and Lama, articles on the history of Orthodox Mission in Kalmyk Steppe, reports on visits to missionary centers paid by Astrakhan Governor and Bishop. The work also evaluates the significance of the examined materials for historiography of Russian missionary activities in Kalmyk Steppe at the beginning of the 20th century. Conclusions. The importance of the examined materials on the history and development of Orthodox Christian Mission in Kalmyk Steppe is determined by that their authors — Orthodox priests — were direct participants of missionary activities proper and often used archival materials that never survived to the present. Objective analyses of the Mission’s successes and problems by authors of publications makes it possible to supplement the existing set of sources on the history of Orthodox Christianity in Kalmyk Steppe.
El tema gastronómico en el aula ELE
Authors: Arroyo Martínez Laura
Published: February 2022

El presente artículo se incluye dentro del campo de investigación del análisis de materiales de la enseñanza-aprendizaje  de Español como Lengua Extranjera (EELE). Consideramos esencial poner de relieve la importancia que estos trabajos tienen para alcanzar una adecuada práctica docente. En el marco empírico de este artículo se han seleccionado cuatro manuales muy populares y difundidos  en la ELE en diversas instituciones y países. Dentro de los contenidos socioculturales que incluyen, se analiza particularmente cómo se abordan los contenidos gastronómicos, cómo se describen y cómo se ejercitan en el aula, según el modelo propuesto por Fernández López (2008).
Brain Tumor Segmentation Using K-means Clustering Algorithm
Authors: Thakur Prof. Amit
Published: February 2022

Abstract: With expanding technologies around the world, the medical field is also adapting new mechanization to perform treatment effectively. Identification of brain tumors with old technologies like MRI (magnetic resonance image), CT (Computer Tomography) scan takes time to confirm the possibility of the abnormal cell being cancerous or non-cancerous. Any abnormal cell or mass collection in the brain is a brain tumor. The possibility of a brain tumor depends on the abnormal cell's benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) nature. In this paper to differentiate between the benign and malignant abnormal cells, one of the extensively used machine learning algorithm K-mean clustering is used for the implementation of the model. Kmean clustering is unsupervised learning, where centroids are defined to make data as clusters having relative relation between them. The agenda of this paper is to examine the abnormal cell whether it is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) using K-mean clustering effectively. In this paper, BRATS 2018 dataset is used for proposed methodology. After implementing proposed methodology, on basis of MR images it is differentiated between tumor being cancerous and non-cancerous. Keywords: Brain tumor, MRI images, benign, malignant, k-mean clustering, and segmentation.
Impact of Content Marketing on Brands Health
Authors: Masoom Kaneez
Published: February 2022

Abstract: The advent of Web 2.0 has ushered in a new era in business operations, allowing for dual communication between businesses and their customers. Today, corporate professionals often hire social media platforms to raise awareness about the product and sell their products to customers. However, the main aim of communicating information via online plateforms specially the social media is to inspire the consumers to interact with the business. At the moment, brand health is the is the testing of products and brands by digital viewers. It checks product and brand awareness over the long term, leading to improved product and brand equity. Site time, recurring visitors, community preferences, subscriptions, and jump rate are just a few steps used to assess product health. Keywords: content marketing, consumer engagement, brand , social networks , social media marketing .
Features of assessing the level of fire and explosion safety of tanks before hot works
Authors: Nazarov V. P. , Korolchenko D. A. , Shvyrkov S. A. , Tangiev M. M. , Petrov A. P.
Published: February 2022

Introduction. One of the most important stages in the development of fire and explosion safety requirements applicable to the process of design and operation of oil and petroleum products storage facilities is the correct examination of the facts of fires and explosions. Unfortunately, electronic resources don’t always correctly disclose the causes of fires and don’t allow for the correct assessments of the fire safety level. Goals and objectives. The goal of the study is to improve the quality of evaluation of statistical data on fires arising in reservoirs, based on the use of data from various information sources. The compilation of qualification attributes of causes of fires will simplify the fire examination procedure.Methods. Research methods include the analysis of statistical data on fires at hydrocarbon storage, transportation and processing facilities. The work encompasses the computational and analytical assessment of the possibility of formation of combustible concentrations in the gas space of tanks and formation of explosive zones outside technological devices.Results and their discussion. The article addresses features of assessing the fire and explosion safety of tanks by classifying causes of fires at the stage of pre-repair preparation of tanks and hot works. Three principal classification features have been identified: fires that occur during the pre-repair preparation; fires that occur after the fulfillment of regulatory requirements for the pre-repair preparation, and fires caused by major violations of fire safety requirements.Conclusions. To prevent fires, the issue of tank farm design should be elaborated in detail, fire safety measures should be taken during the operation of hydrocarbon storage facilities, maintenance of equipment should be carried out, preventive maintenance should be executed, as well.
The evaluation of actual fire resistance limits of steel structures exposed to real fire loading
Authors: Puzach S. V. , Eremina T. Yu. , Korolchenko D. A.
Published: February 2022

Introduction. The fire resistance limits of load-bearing and enclosing structures can be identified using the method of heat-and-mass transfer calculation in case of fire. The multifactorial nature and nonlinearity of the problem makes the application of this method complicated. If necessary, the temperature regime, demonstrating the conditions of real fire, can be applied. In this work, actual fire resistance limits of metal structures of a thermal power station are calculated.Goals and objectives. The co-authors attempt to identify the actual fire resistance limits of bearing metal structures in case of the most dangerous fire development scenario.Methods. Taking into account the complexity of space-planning solutions of a building, the field-focused calculation method was selected. This method is applicable to premises, featuring complex geometric shape, where one geometric dimension is much larger than the others. Non-stationary three-dimensional differential equations of mass, momentum and energy conservation are solved for the gas medium inside a room (the Reynolds type of Navier–Stokes equations), as well as the components of the gas medium and the optical density of smoke. A heat transfer equation is solved to determine the temperature distribution inside the building structure for a one-dimensional case. The fire resistance limit of the building structure is identified as the moment in time following the start of fire, when the temperature in, at least, one point of the structure reaches a critical value.Results and discussion. Calculation results show that in case of the most dangerous fire development scenario, within 15 minutes as of the start of fire, maximum temperatures of load-bearing metal structures are far below the critical temperature of 500 °C.Conclusions. Load-bearing metal structures in an engine room, that has steam turbines, don’t need fire protection.
Supplemental Creatine, Not Dietary Creatine, Appears to Improve Exercise Performance in Individuals Following Omnivorous or Meat-Free diets: A Narrative Review
Authors: Goldman David M. , Stiegmann Regan A. , Craddock Joel C.
Published: February 2022

AbstractEating a high-quality diet and engaging in regular physical activity are fundamental components of lifestyle medicine that can reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality. Increased interest in plant-based eating may lead to questions about whether meat-free diets lack certain nutrients, such as creatine, which support vigorous exercise. Creatine supplementation has been consistently shown to improve exercise performance, especially during high-intensity efforts, in individuals following omnivorous and meat-free (vegetarian and vegan) eating patterns. Only foods of animal origin contain dietary creatine, however, leading some to speculate that people eating omnivorous diets may gain a performance advantage relative to their meat-free counterparts. Research revealing dis-crepancies in creatine storage between those eating omnivorous and meat-free diets has not found lower lean body mass, type I or II muscle fiber area, 1-repetition maximum, power output, VO2max, or time to exhaustion. Creatine supplementation augments exercise performance for individuals of all dietary patterns studied but improvements resulting from supplementation have not been consistently greater in subjects who follow meat-free versus omnivorous diets, indicating that their lower baseline creatine stores are unlikely ergolytic. Additional research finds no performance disadvantage for individuals who follow unsupplemented meat-free diets compared to those following unsupplemented omnivorous diets despite their differing creatine stores. These findingsindicate that the discrepant creatine contents of omnivorous and meat-free diets are not associated with differences in lean body mass and exercise performance.
CAPS, ateliês e oficinas: artes no mundo, mundos na arte
Authors: Cavallini Flávia de Macedo
Published: February 2022

O artigo propõe-se a analisar de que maneira o encontro da arte com a clínica, sob o viés das oficinas, propostas durante a reforma psiquiátrica, pode constituir-se numa potência, em possibilidades de encontro, na medida em que se afasta de atitudes manicomiais que ainda fazem parte do percurso da saúde mental no Brasil. Pretende evidenciar, por conseguinte, a lógica da clínica ampliada e da redução de danos como bases da atenção psicossocial, tomando como partida o relato da própria experiência institucional enquanto artista plástica de um centro de atenção psicossocial para cuidados relacionados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas. Visibiliza, para este fim, o processo de criação audiovisual colaborativo construído e vivenciado pelos participantes das oficinas de artes, que é atravessado por questões relacionadas à saúde, doença, uso de drogas, redução de danos e liberdade; a produção artística coletiva é conduzida de maneira a ganhar uma dimensão ética e política, assim como o cuidado de si recebe um contorno estético que ultrapassa previsibilidades morais e punitivas.
Atuação do psicólogo em saúde do trabalhador na perspectiva psicossociológica
Authors: Lopes Helyssa Luana , Andrade Paula Ramos Oliveira , Sousa Valéria Morais da Silveira , Costa Maria Teresa Pires
Published: February 2022

O campo da Saúde do Trabalhador, disposto a estudar e a intervir nos processos de saúde e doença, tem dialogado com diferentes áreas do conhecimento no intuito de melhor compreender a complexidade presente nesta interação, considerando a diversidade de fatores que podem interferir nos níveis de saúde experimentados pelas pessoas. Em meio ao crescente interesse pelo campo, se faz pertinente questionar como a ciência psicológica tem se posicionado a respeito das repercussões do trabalho sobre a mente humana. Para tanto, o presente estudo propõe identificar em que medida a atuação do psicólogo em saúde do trabalhador tem contemplado os pressupostos da abordagem psicossociológica. Através das bases de dados SciELO (Scientific Eletronic Library Online) e LILACS (Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde) realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura, a fim de compilar informações que viabilizassem a síntese do estado do conhecimento da temática em questão. Foi possível identificar a necessidade de um maior investimento em termos de pesquisa e de intervenção no campo saúde do trabalhador fundamentados nos pressupostos psicossociológicos.