bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formation of links between microorganisms of certain groups in haplic luvisol under the influence of mineral fertilization and liming
Authors: Malynovska І.M. , Tkachenko M.A.
Published: December 2021

The aim of the research was to form connections between separate groups of microorganisms as a part of groups of gray forest soil (Haplic Luvisol) during the cultivation of spring wheat with the use of various fertilizers and liming systems. Research methods: microbiological, laboratory-analytical, statistical. The research was carried out in the landfill monitoring system on the basis of a stationary experiment of the Department of Agrosoil Science and Soil Microbiology at the NSC “Institute of Agriculture of NAAS” - Development and improvement of intensive cultivation technologies of agricultural crops on the basis of the expanded soil fertility reproduction. The main results of the study: The number of ammonifiers is positively correlated with the total number of microorganisms (0,955), the number of mineral nitrogen immobilizers, denitrifiers, nitrifiers, cellulose-destroying bacteria, actin- and micromycetes, the coefficient of nitrogen mineralization compounds, the total biological activity (0,911). The conclusions of previous research are confirmed: Azotobacter is not a diagnostic microorganism for effective soil fertility, as evidenced by the insignificance of the correlation coefficients between the number of Azotobacter and the yield of spring wheat (0,265), winter wheat (0,131), soybeans (0,303). The number of Azotobacter correlates inversely with most of the studied indicators, especially significant - with the number of polysaccharide-synthesizing microorganisms, actinomycetes, melanin-synthesizing micromycetes (-0,719), acid-forming microorganisms (- 0,611), physiological and biochemical activity of own cells, pedotrophic index. The direct nature of the relationship is established between the number of polysaccharide-synthesizing microorganisms as a diagnostic group for the optimal mineral nutrition of plants and the number of mineral nitrogen immobilizers (0,854), pedotrophs (0,970), cellulose-destructive (0,724) and autochthonous (0,878) microorganisms, actinomycetes, micromycetes, the total number of microorganisms (0,588), probability of colony formation of denitrifiers, autochthonous microorganisms and micromycetes, nitrogen mineralization coefficient, total biological activity (0,646). Indigenous microorganisms show a high level of direct dependence on the number of mineral nitrogen immobilizers, pedotrophs, cellulose-destroying and polysaccharide-synthesizing microorganisms, the total number of microorganisms, physiological and biochemical activity of denitrifiers and own cells (0,935).
Formation of grain sorghum grain yield by different systems of shoots depending on crop fertilizer
Authors: Hryshchenko R.E. , Lyubchych O.G. , Glieva O.V.
Published: December 2021

The article highlights the main results of research conducted in the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine on typical soils of the zone – dark gray podzolic coarse-grained light loam to study the productivity of sorghum grain variety Armida. The efficiency of seed treatment with biological preparation, mineral fertilizers, foliar fertilization and nitrogen fertilization during the growing season on crop productivity was established. The combination of these components provides an increase in crop yields. The fertilizer system, which provided for the introduction of N60P60K60, turned out to be optimal for sorghum cultivation. Crop productivity with this technology was 8,49 t/ha, and for sowing seeds treated with biological preparation – increased by 32%.The productivity of the crop increased by 30,6% and with complex application – seed treatment, application of N60P60K60 in the main and application of microfertilizer in foliar fertilization, compared to the option without seed treatment (7,74 t/ha).The percentage of grain of the main shoot, panicle and tillering shoots in the biological yield of the crop is determined. It is determined that the main panicle always has a higher percentage (62,8–70,4) in the formation of crop productivity. The growth of the role of the main shoot in the formation of the overall biological yield depends on the smaller number of side shoots.
A sign of plant height and resistance to lodging of soft wheat varieties of the different variety rotation
Authors: Zaika Ye.V.
Published: December 2021

Plant height is an important component of the model of many wheat varieties. Studies aimed at identifying the relationship between important economic characteristics of wheat and heights are relevant given the long process of wheat domestication. The article highlights the results of a research of plant height and lodging resistance of 28 winter wheat varieties created in the period from 1971 to 2017. Studies have shown that varieties vary in height and lodging resistance over the years. In terms of height relative to the variety-standard Perlyna Lisostepu, the highest yield were of the varieties Zhuravka (112 cm), Miryutinka (113 cm), Kievskaya-73 (102 cm), Pamiati Girka (103 cm). The lowest varieties were Gnome (65 cm), Analog (77 cm), Kievskaya polukarlikova (76 cm), Shchedraya Polesia (83 cm). According to the resistance to lodging, the studied varieties can be attributed to different groups. Varieties created after 1992 were resistant to lodging: Kraevid, Polesskaya-90, Gnom, Analog, Kesaria Polisska, Olzhana. Conventionally dividing varieties into groups according to the years of creation in the period from 1971 to 2012, you can notice a tendency to decrease in height and increase resistance to lodging with each subsequent variety change. According to the results of field tests, the average height of winter soft wheat varieties of the Institute of Agriculture created in the period from 1992-2017 decreased by 5 cm compared to varieties created in the period from 1971 to 1992.So, the results obtained indicate the active involvement of short-stemmed genotypes in the breeding process of winter wheat, which are still being successfully studied. Most varieties of the Institute belong to the semi-dwarf group in terms of height and are highly resistant to lodging, and therefore are promising as a source of economically valuable traits.
SINGLE EDUCATIONAL SPACE IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Authors: Dei Maryna
Published: December 2021

The collective monograph is devoted to the actual issues concerning the modern development of education and science. In particular, the monograph examines the theoretical and practical aspects of various spheres of the science, as a commitment to economic development in Ukraine. Created for scholars, research workers, postgraduates and students of higher education institutions, as well as for all those interested innovative development of various fields of science.
EFECTIVIDAD DE LA ESTRATEGIA DE PREVENCIÓN DE CONSUMO DE SUSTANCIAS PSICOACTIVAS EN ADOLESCENTES Y JÓVENES DE LA REGIÓN DE HUANCAVELICA
Authors: Cruz Sánchez Tarcila H. , Jáuregui Sueldo Charo J. , Torres Alva Vicente L. , Zea Montesinos César C.
Published: December 2021

jetivo: La investigación se realizó para determinar la efectividad de la estrategia de prevención en el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en adolescentes y jóvenes en centros pilotos de Huancavelica, Lircay y Huaytará de la región de Huancavelica. Métodos: El estudio es de tipo aplicado, descriptivo explicativo, arribando al nivel explicativo; cuyo diseño fue el cuasi- experimental; diseño de dos grupos no equivalentes o con grupo control no equivalente. La muestra fue de adolescentes (n1 = 406 y n2 = 409) y jóvenes (n1 = 391 y n2 = 372), en los que se aplicó el test de CAGE, Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test- Versión Abreviada IAFA (Masta) y Test de dependencia a la nicotina de Fagerstrom; tanto en el grupo experimental y control, para identificar el nivel de consumo de sustancias psicoactivas lícitas en adolescentes y jóvenes. Para el análisis estadístico inferencial se utilizó la prueba paramétrica de t de Student, a 95% de confianza estadística. Resultados: En el pretest; 52,5% y 50,6% de adolescentes; y, 75,4% y 76,3% de jóvenes, tanto del grupo experimental y control, respectivamente; consumen sustancias psicoactivas legales. En el post test, una vez implementado la estrategia de prevención del consumo de sustancias psicoactivas;68,5% de adolescentes y 67,5% de jóvenes del grupo experimental refieren no consumir o no exponerse a sustancias psicoactivas legales o lícitas, en comparación, al 52,1% de adolescentes y, 70,7% de jóvenes del grupo control, al no recibir la estrategia de prevención, continua consumiendo o exponiéndose a sustancias psicoactivas lícitas. Con estos resultados se concluye que existe suficiente evidencia estadística para decir que la puntuación alcanzada por el grupo experimental se diferencia de la puntuación alcanzada en el post-test. También existe suficiente evidencia estadística para decir que la puntuación alcanzada por el grupo experimental se diferencia de la puntuación del grupo de control entre los que tienen significación estadística (sig = pvalue<0,05). Conclusión: La estrategia de prevención de consumo de sustancias psicoactivas ha sido significativa en la no exposición al consumo de sustancias psicoactivas; mientras que en el grupo control no se da cambios sustanciales o significativos.
TICs Y ADOLESCENTES DE LAS ZONAS RURALES DE LA REGIÓN JUNÍN
Authors: Orosco Fabián Jhon Richard , Pomasunco Huaytalla Rocío , Torres Cortez Emiliano Esteban , Rosales Puchoc Aracely Milagros , Contreras Chuco Marialva Lizeth , Contreras Chuco Zulma Alis
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: la investigación se orientó a identificar el uso que dan a las tecnologías de información y comunicación los adolescentes de zonas rurales de la región Junín. Método: la investigación es de tipo aplicada con nivel descriptivo; se empleó el método descriptivo, comparativo y estadístico; e l diseño fue descriptivo. La muestra fue de 889 adolescentes, entre varones y mujeres, de las provincias de Chanchamayo, Chupaca, Concepción, Huancayo, Jauja, Junín, Satipo, Tarma y Yauli; para el recojo de datos se utilizó la técnica de encuesta y un cuestionario como instrumento. Resultados: el 86% utiliza la computadora, el 85% usa Internet, el 82% tiene teléfono celular, el 57% juega con videojuegos y el 92% ve televisión. Conclusión: el uso que dan a las tecnologías de información y comunicación los adolescentes de zonas rurales de la región Junín es significativo, por tanto son adolescentes que están inmersos en la “Sociedad de la Información”.
MOTIVACIÓN INTRÍNSECA Y RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO EN ESTUDIANTES DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR
Authors: Manrique Chávez Zoraida Rocío
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre la motivación intrínseca y el rendimiento académico de estudiantes del Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público “Huancavelica”. Método: estudio descriptivo con diseño no experimental de tipo transaccional correlacional. Se aplicó el Test de Motivación Intrínseca de Ortíz a una muestra de 152 estudiantes de las diferentes especialidades del Instituto. El diseño estadístico utilizado fue el ANOVA y el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson, con un nivel de confianza del 95%. Resultados: la mayor parte de los estudiantes superan el nivel de rendimiento académico bueno y manifiestan un nivel medio de motivación intrínseca. Solo en la Especialidad de Computación se encontró diferencias significativas en el rendimiento académico de estudiantes con alta y baja motivación intrínseca (ANOVA; p<0,05). El coeficiente de correlación de Pearson a nivel de todas las especialidades fue de 0,011 (p<0,05). Solo en Computación, el coeficiente de correlación de 0,392 fue significativo (p<0,01). Conclusión: la motivación intrínseca y el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes del Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público Huancavelica se relacionan directa y significativamente. Esta relación presenta mayor significatividad en los estudiantes de la Especialidad de Computación.
Cyber-Security Culture towards Digital Marketing Communications among Small and Medium-Sized (SME) Entrepreneurs
Authors: Adleena Huzaizi Aiman Huzrin , Ahmad Tajuddin Siti Nor Amalina , Bahari Khairul Azam , Manan Kamaruzzaman Abdul , Abd Mubin Nur Nadia
Published: December 2021

Cybersecurity is a multidisciplinary field of study that focuses on preserving and protecting data and information from a wide range of threats and dangers. This study presents a cyber-security culture for assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice towards digital marketing communications among small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. The objectives of this study were to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cyber-security culture toward digital marketing communications among small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in Selangor, as well as to look into the relationship between knowledge and practice in this area. This study utilized a quantitative methodology in the form of a survey, with respondents being selected at random from a list of numbers and from a box of random numbers. Several lists were generated using Instagram business account listings, telegram entrepreneur groups, the National Entrepreneurs Institute, and the Kuala Selangor District Council webpage for recruiting respondents. From the findings, this study found that there is a strong relationship between the level of knowledge and practices towards cybersecurity in digital marketing communications among small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. The study concluded that good knowledge of cybersecurity is crucial among entrepreneurs for them to establish good practices in managing their business.
How Singapore’s Sovereign Debt Risk Has Changed from 2016 to 2021
Authors: Kou Tara
Published: December 2021

In this paper, I build an economic model and adapt it to fit Singapore’s economic and historical background. My empirical analysis is based on data about external debt to GDP, foreign investment, and net export products and partners. But I also address concerns about risk factors coming from covid and the oil crisis. In my analysis, even in the worst case, Singapore is not going to be worse than the Netherlands in the IIR rating, which corresponds to an IIR rating of 90. In contrast to my baseline, risk assessment for Singapore is a rating of 93.
INFLUENCE OF COVID 19 ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR STATUS OF PROFESSIONAL HANDBALL PLAYERS
Authors:   Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Management, Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia, Gadžić Aleksandar , Živković Aleksandar ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Management, Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia, Stojmenović Tamara ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Management, Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: December 2021

Handball is one of the very popular sports games in the world. The current COVID 19 pandemic directly affects handball players in the training and competition processes from all age categories but professional players seem to be at a higher risk of contracting the disease. This study aimed to assess morphological and cardiovascular status of 20 participants, professional handball players who compete at elite competition rank, and therewith to adjust their training process and to test the differences between COVID 19 positive and COVID 19 negative participants. Testing included measurements of basic morphological parameters while the function of the cardiovascular system (CVS) was assessed at rest and effort - exercise stress test with Vita Maxima protocol. The results of t-test did not show a statistically significant difference in morphological and cardiovascular characteristics of participants who had COVID 19 infection (with a positive PCR test), who had symptoms of infection but no PCR test for the virus, and those who did not contract COVID 19.
RELATIONS OF MOTOR ABILITY OF BALANCE AND SUCCESS OF PERFORMANCE OF GYMNASTICS ELEMENTS ON THE FLOOR EXERCISE
Authors:   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Banja Luka, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Jovanović Saša , Bijelić Snežana ,   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Banja Luka, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Ljubojević Adriana ,   University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Banja Luka, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Fulurija Dalibor ,   University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, East Sarajevo, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Belić Aleksandra ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, Novi Sad, Serbia
Published: December 2021

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between motor ability for balance and the performance of selected gymnastic elements on the floor in students aged 7-8 years, to provide an overview of the current motor status of the respondents at this age, and to develop suggestions for possible changes in the curriculum at this age, and to develop suggestions for supplementing training methodology. Training of selected gymnastics elements was conducted on a sample of 42 subjects who had no previous experience in performing gymnastics elements during regular physical education classes, and the predictor variable was tested using four tests assessing motor balance ability. The tests assessing motor balance ability showed a statistically significant predictive value for the performance of all three gymnastics exercises. It is noticeable that the value of the prediction model increased the more complex an item was derived, indicating the complexity of the motor balance space and the high and stable level of the same in the subjects at the time of testing. Regarding the tests used, it can be noted that the test FLAM was significantly involved in the prediction of performance success in all three gymnastic elements, while the other two tests showed their predictive value in the execution of the hand stand. On the other hand, the study shows that the gymnastic elements used should be used in physical education classes to contribute to the promotion and development of all motor skills of students and as part of the preparation for the execution of more complex elements on the floor and apparatus in higher grades.
INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL RISK FACTORS ON ALPINE SKIING INJURIES IN RECREATIONAL SKIERS
Authors:   Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation, Daruvarske Toplice, Croatia, Kolarić Dinko , Kolarić Ana ,   Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation, Daruvarske Toplice, Croatia, Ambroš Drago ,   Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation, Daruvarske Toplice, Croatia, Popek Siniša ,   Croatian shooting federation, Croatia, Vrbanac Zoran ,   Department of Radiology, Ultrasound Diagnostic and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia, Ružić Lana ,   Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Published: December 2021

The main goal of this study was to identify potential external risk factors for injury in recreational skiers through a survey questionnaire. Subjects were divided into injured skiers and a control group who never had an injury. Injured skiers (N=212) answered questions that helped define potential risk factors. The control group (N=206) completed the same questionnaire but without questions about injury. Common questions were used to determine the possibility of injury using Chi-Square test, and additional questions were used to determine the influence on injury severity using Fisher’s test. An analysis of external factors showed that formal ski school was not statistically related to the possibility and severity of injury, but significantly increased knowledge of skiing. Skiing with another person did not decrease the possibility of injury but did increase the severity of injury. Visibility, field of vision, condition of the slope, temperature, and weather conditions are not statistically related to injury severity, but when combined, they could be an important factor in the possibility of injury.
CHRONOLOGICAL AGE OF ALPINE SKI MEDAL WINNERS IN THE 2015-2018 OLYMPIC CYCLE
Authors:   Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, Serbia, Savić Zvezdan , Stojanović Nikola ,   Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, Serbia, Tomić Miloš ,   Ski association of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia, Savić Đorđe ,   Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: December 2021

Personal motivation, as well as engagement in alpine skiing, brought the authors to inspect the differences in average chronological age of alpine skiers, and to present the results to the professional public, in order to improve planning and programming of the training process. The paper analyzed the average chronological age of medal winning professional alpine skiers in the World Cups in the 2015-2018 Olympic cycle. The following alpine disciplines were analyzed: Slalom (SL), Giant Slalom (GS), Super-G (SG), Downhill (DH) and Alpine Combination (AC). The obtained results indicate that there was a significant difference in the average chronological age between male and female competitors. The results of the present study show that there were differences in GS, SG, DH, and AC, where male skiers are on average older than female skiers. Conversely, there was no significant difference between male and female skiers in SL. The results of this study could aid coaches and experts in future years of individual management of sports careers of male and female skiers.
MORFOLOŠKE KARAKTERISTIKE I FUNKCIONALNE SPOSOBNOSTI UČENIKA OSNOVNE ŠKOLE
Authors:   Univerzitet u Prištini – Kosovska Mitrovica, Učiteljski fakultet Prizren u Leposaviću, Srbija, Zrnzević Nevenka , Stojanović Toplica ,   Univerzitet u Prištini – Kosovska Mitrovica, Fakultet za sport i fizičko vaspitanje, Leposavić, Srbija
Published: December 2021

Osnovni cilј istraživanja je bio utvrditi da li postoje razlike u rastu i razvoju i funkcionalnim sposobnostima između učenika i učenica. Za procenu rasta i razvoja i funkcionalnih sposobnosti učenika primenjeni su sledeći parametri: telesna visina, telesna masa, indeks telesne mase, vitalni kapacitet pluća, puls u miru, puls posle opterećenja i index modifikovanog Harvardskog step-testa. Rezultati multivarijantne analize (MANOVA) pokazali su da ne postoji statistički značajna razlika između učenika i učenica u analiziranim varijablama za procenu rasta i razvoja i funkcionalnih sposobnosti. Statistički značajna razlika univarijantnom analizom varijanse (ANOVA) utvrđena je samo u varijablama puls posle opterećenja (F=8.36; p=.004) i indeksu modifikovanog Harvardskog step testa (F=6.67; p=.011) u korist učenika. Upoređujući rezultate nekih ranijih i sadašnjih istraživanja, može se zaklјučiti da aktuelni program fizičkog vežbanja ne daje želјene rezultate i ne doprinosi u dovolјnoj meri pobolјšanju funkcionalnih sposobnosti učenika i učenica mlađeg školskog uzrasta.
SPECIAL ISSUE: SELECTED ABSTRACTS OF OF THE IV INTERNATIONAL CAPARICA CONFERENCE IN SPLICING (SPLICING 2021) and OF THE VII INTERNATIONAL CAPARICA CONFERENCE ON ANALYTICAL PROTEOMICS (ICAP 2021)
Authors: Capelo J.L.
Published: December 2021

SPECIAL ISSUE: SELECTED ABSTRACTS OF OF THE IV INTERNATIONAL CAPARICA CONFERENCE IN SPLICING (SPLICING 2021) and OF THE VII INTERNATIONAL CAPARICA CONFERENCE ON ANALYTICAL PROTEOMICS (ICAP 2021)
Organizing Pneumonia-like Pattern in COVID-19
Authors: Raoufi Masoomeh , Kahkooei Shahram , Haseli Sara , Robatjazi Farzaneh , Bahri Jamileh , Khalili Nastaran
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Organizing pneumonia (OP) is a radio-histologic pattern that forms in response to lung damage in patients with focal or diffuse lung injury. OP is frequently observed subsequent to viral-induced lung damage and is associated with a diverse range of clinical outcomes. Material and methods: We included 210 patients (mean age: 55.8 ± 16.5 years old; 61% male) with mild Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who underwent chest computed tomography (CT) from 25 February to 22 April, 2020. The patients were divided into two groups based on the presence (n = 103) or absence of typical OP-like pattern (n =107) on initial chest CT. The extent of lung involvement and final outcome was compared across the two groups. Serial changes in imaging were also evaluated in 36 patients in the OP-group with a second CT scan. Results: Duration from symptom onset to presentation was significantly higher in the OP group (7.07 ± 3.71 versus 6.13 ± 4.96 days, p = 0.008). A higher COVID-19-related mortality rate was observed among patients with OP-like pattern (17.5% vs. 3.7%, p = 0.001).There was no significant difference in the overall involvement of the lungs (p = 0.358), but lower lobes were significantly more affected in the OP group (p < 0.001). Of the 36 patients with follow-up imaging (mean duration of follow-up = 8.3 ± 2.1 days), progression of infiltration was seen in more than 61% of patients while lesions had resolved in only 22.2% of cases. Conclusions: Our observation indicates that physicians should carefully monitor for the presence of OP-like pattern on initial CT as it is associated with a poor outcome. Furthermore, we recommend interval CT to evaluate the progression of infiltrations in these patients.
Early Experience of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Inhibitor in COVID-19 ARDS
Authors: Marwah Vikas , Choudhary Robin , Kumar Tentu , Peter Deepu
Published: December 2021

The current severe acute respiratory syn-drome-corona-virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread like wildfire and engulfed the entire world in its wake [...]
COPD Patient with a Classical Radiological Sign
Authors: Garg Avneet , Kaur Manjot , Jindal Vinita
Published: December 2021

A 55 years old smoker was admitted with chief complaints of progressive dyspnea, dry cough, fever, loss of appetite and loss of weight [...]
Early Corticosteroid Initiation Delays Viral RNA Clearance in Respiratory Secretions of COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Pantazopoulos Ioannis , Mavrovounis Georgios , Kyritsis Athanasios , Perlepe Garyfallia , Miziou Angeliki , Gourgoulianis Konstantinos
Published: December 2021

Previous studies have demonstrated that a cumulative dose of methylprednisolone more than 200 mg could suppress the immune cells resulting in prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 shedding in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia [...]
Early Experience of Nintedanib in COVID-19 ARDS-Related Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Case Series
Authors: Vikas Marwah , Choudhary Robin , Malik Virender , Pemmaraju Arpita , Peter Deepu
Published: December 2021

The current COVID-19 pandemic has spread like wildfire worldwide and has affected millions of people. The novel corona virus mainly affects the lungs leading to life threatening disease like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The aftermath of the disease in form of pulmonary fibrosis is upcoming cause of further increase in morbidity and mortality. Nintedanib is an oral antifibrotics with proven role in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, however its use in COVID-19 related pulmonary fibrosis has not been studied. We report our early experience of use of nintedanib in COVID-19 related pulmonary fibrosis.
BBAP amplification profiles of apple varieties
Authors: Speváková Ivana , Urbanová Lucia , Kyseľ Matúš , Bilčíková Jana , Farkasová Silvia , Žiarovská Jana
Published: December 2021

Several types of allergies are currently known and are characterized by an exaggerated response of the immune system to substances from various sources called allergens. One of them is a food allergy, which is becoming more common in the population. For this reason, it is necessary to describe the issue from several aspects including genomic variability of plant allergens. The objective of this study was to analyse intraspecific variability of Bet v 1 of 10 different varieties of apple species (Malus domestica Borkh.). BBAP technique for genomic determination of the presence of Bet v 1 homologs at the DNA level was performed. Degenerate primers that anneal a variable and conserved part of PR-10 protein homologues genes were used in the analyse. Amplicons were generated and formed relatively monomorphic profiles, indicating the stability of the given isoforms of Bet v 1 within the selected apple varieties. To evaluate the potential allergenicity of selected varieties further studies on another molecular level such as a comparison of gene expression of the PR-10 family members and their protein expression levels are needed.
Utilization of specific primers in legume allergens based polymorphism screening
Authors: Klongová Lucia , Kováčik Adam , Urbanová Lucia , Kyseľ Matúš , Ivanišová Eva , Žiarovská Jana
Published: December 2021

Different types of allergies became a part of life of many people around the world. The research activities connecting to allergens are actually not oriented only for protein and immunological interactions, but to the genomic and transcriptomic background of them, too. Analysis and description of genomic variability of allergens in plant food resources will help to manage the allergen based strategies in the future. Here, the bioinformatic approach was used to develop and validate the specific primers for genomic screening of polymorphism of profilins (Profilin Based Amplicon Polymorphism; PBAP) and vicilins (Vicilin Based Amplicon Polymorphism; VBAP) among the legumes. The alignment of existing public databases data for these allergens in the group of legumes was performed. Subsequently, specific primers were designed and their ability to generate polymorphic amplicons were tested for three legumes – bean, lentil and chickpeas. In all cases, amplicons were generated and polymorphism was detected in all three species for profilin as well as for vicilin.
Leśmian’s Dreaded Dryads and their Slavic
contexts (literary and otherwise
Authors: Nalewajk Żaneta
Published: December 2021

Amongst other female characters within the literary works of Bolesław Leśmian, we can fi nd
the dziwożony (dreaded dryads) – demons from Slavic mythology inhabiting wetlands or forests,
which are considered malicious and dangerous, because they kidnap newborn children and replace them with their own offspring. These characters were presented as wild women with long hair
and breasts so saggy that they would use them as washing paddles. Analyzing literary texts from
the 19th and early 20th centuries written by Polish authors (Seweryn Goszczyński, Michał Bałucki,
Miron [Aleksander Michaux], Maria Konopnicka, Kazimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer, Wiktor Gomulicki),
Czech (Karel Jaromír Erben) and Russian writers (Konstantin Balmont), I would like to show how
the representations of these female demons have changed over time and how Bolesław Leśmian
stylized them in the poem Dziwożona and in the prose fragment Podlasiak, from the volume Klechdy
Polskie.
Compression strength-focused properties of wood composites induced by density
Authors: Kowaluk Grzegorz , Jeżo Aleksandra
Published: December 2021

Compression strength-focused properties of wood composites induced by density. The aim of this study was to analyse the contractual compression strength and modulus of elasticity under compression of ten commercially available wood composites of various thickness, density, structure and surface finish. Density and density profiles have also been performed. The tests showed that there is no significant dependence of the compression strength and MOEC on the density of composites.
A Study on the Longitudinal Relation Between Maternal Parenting Stress, Warmth Parenting, and Children’s Aggressive Behavior Using Autoregressive Cross-Lagged Modeling : a Multigroup Analysis Across Income Levels
Authors: Youn Taehee
Published: December 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the longitudinal relationship between maternal parenting stress (MPS), warmth parenting (WP), and children’s aggressive behavior (CAB) in early childhood across income levels.Methods: An autoregressive cross-lagged model was used to assess the mothers and children of 723 families from the Panel Study on Korean Children across the sixth (age 5), seventh (age 6), and eighth (age 7) waves, and bootstrapping was conducted to examine the mediation effects. Further, a multigroup analysis was performed to assess the model’s hypothesized relationships for the low-income and middle-income groups. IBM AMOS 23.0 and SPSS Statistics 26 were used to analyze the data.Results: The results are summarized as follows: First, MPS, WP, and CABs remained unchanged over time. Second, MPS had a significantly negative impact on later WP, and WP negatively affected later MPS. Third, prior WP had a significantly negative impact on CAB. Furthermore, the relationship between MPS and CAB was mediated by WP. Lastly, during the study period, the multi-group analysis found no significant differences in the autoregressive cross-lagged model between the two income groups (the low-income and middle-income groups).Conclusion: The findings revealed that MPS reduced WP, which exacerbated CAB. By illustrating the link between MPS, WP, and CAB, it was highlighted that educational interventions for mothers to minimize parenting stress are likely to have a positive influence on children’s aggressive behavior. More implications are also discussed as a result of these findings.
Konzepte für das Ankommen
Authors: Löhe Julian
Published: December 2021

Die systematische Einarbeitung von neuen Mitarbeitenden (»Onboarding«) trägt zur Arbeitszufriedenheit und zu guten Arbeitsergebnissen bei. Sollte keine Passung vorhanden sein, ist zudem eine Trennung vor Ablauf der Probezeit bei vorhandenem Onboarding-Konzept gut begründbar.
Mittel zum Zweck
Authors: Geyer Christian
Published: December 2021

Dem Qualitätsmanagement wird oft vorgeworfen, es fördere nur die Bürokratie; erzeuge also Aufwand, ohne entsprechenden Nutzen zu stiften. Und Qualitätsmanagement sei ein Instrument der Industrie und gewinnorientierter Dienstleistungsbranchen und könne den Kern dessen, was soziale personenbezogene Dienstleistungen ausmachten, nicht erfassen. Dr. Christian Geyer, Fachlicher Vorstand im diakonischen Sozialunternehmen Bathildisheim, untersucht anhand eines neuen Sammelbandes zum Qualitätsmanagement die Stichhaltigkeit dieser Vorwürfe.
Negative und positive Pflichten. Über eine wichtige Unterscheidung für eine ethische Politik gegen Pandemien
Authors: Schulze-Heuling Dagmar
Published: December 2021

The legal and ethical justifiability of the measures taken to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 has so far been discussed under the aspects of balancing goods and proportionality. The important distinction between negative and positive moral duties is hardly taken into account. This leads to the fact that in order to protect life and health, even such measures seem permissible that do not only insignificantly violate the goods to be protected. This makes little sense in itself, but is unacceptable from a moral philosophical point of view, as long as one adheres to the postulate of human dignity.
Der „Great Reset“ – Über die Gefahr einer Dystopie
Authors: Güntert Manuel M.
Published: December 2021

The „Great Reset“ is an initiative of the World Economic Forum WEF which „resets“ in that it seeks to reshape the global economy and society. The associated set of measures portrays an uncertain, risky, unsustainable and barely inclusive world. Indeed, it seems questionable whether and to what extent there is a right to impose this perspective on the world’s population; moreover, the proposed measures themselves are prone to bringing forth constant uncertainties.
Religionsphilosophie
Authors: Gäb Sebastian
Published: December 2021

What is religion? Is it sensible to live according to a certain faith? Do science and religion contradict each other? Is there a god? Are we immortal? Questions like these are part of the philosophy of religion, to whose main problems and theories this book provides a comprehensive introduction. It introduces core issues of contemporary philosophy of religion in 14 didactically edited chapters, and describes and discusses classical and modern approaches. The book is intended for students of philosophy, theology and religious studies, but will also appeal to other readers interested in philosophy and religion. It can also be used as a textbook in an introductory course on the philosophy of religion.
Beihilfenkontrolle zwischen Supranationalität und Intergouvernementalität
Authors: Guilliard Simon
Published: December 2021

The Brexit experience sheds new light on the question of whether credible state aid regulation must by its nature be supranational. Following a review of the disciplines of EU state aid law and WTO subsidy law, which shape international subsidy law, it is explained why the introduction of bi- and plurilateral control regimes beyond the WTO is necessary from the EU's point of view and which hurdles these efforts must overcome. Finally, on the basis of an overall analysis of EU (free trade) agreements, a concentric circle model of state aid law is developed, which reveals the link between type of agreement, market integration, geographical proximity and the impact of EU law on the state aid rules agreed with the treaty partners.
Island und die Europäische Union
Authors: Schreiweis Thorsten K.
Published: December 2021

In this book, the author outlines the political, social, economic and cultural determinants and lines of development of Icelandic history in the context of Europe and the common heritage of Iceland and Eu-rope. He traces the mutual interests of Iceland and the EU in addressing new political and economic challenges in the age of globalisation through topics such as foreign and security policy in the North Atlantic and the Arctic, and the 2009 financial and economic crisis. This study sheds light on the intra-Icelandic and European debate on national and cultural identity, political autonomy and state sovereignty in the context of the EU’s enlargement, deepening and identity.
Das Recht des internationalen Kreditkonsortiums
Authors: Böhle Jan
Published: December 2021

The book examines the legal relationships in international loan syndicates based on the model contracts developed by the Loan Market Association (LMA). German law qualifies loan syndicates as partnerships. This qualification is questioned as it conforms neither to the expectations nor to the needs of the parties involved. With a constant comparative law approach (primarily England and France), the work brings together legal doctrine, legal theory and economics in order to develop practical solutions with regard to syndicate voting and duties of information in an LMA loan syndicate as well as the interpretation and judicial review of an LMA syndicate agreement.
Evaluating the Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Pain Self-efficacy with Psychosocial Adjustment in Athletes with Chronic Pain Considering the Mediating Role of Mental Fatigue
Authors: Karami Mina , Rafezi Zohreh , Motavalli Maryam Sadat , Ayadi Nader
Published: December 2021

Background: Pain is a pervasive and disabling barrier for the injured athlete threatening his/her ability to participate in sporting events and professional goals. However, psychological factors in the treatment process of chronic diseases are an important factor in involving the patient in treatment and making treatment decisions. Objectives: This research aimed to investigate the relationship between emotion regulation and pain self-efficacy with psychosocial adjustment in athletes with chronic pain, considering the mediating role of mental fatigue. Methods: The statistical population of this descriptive correlational study was all athletes with chronic pain referred to the Iranian Sports Medicine Federation. Using the convenience sampling method, a total of 200 injured athletes were selected as the sample size. For data collection, Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS), Pain Self-efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ), Pain Fatigue Scale (PFS), and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ-short) were used. Descriptive statistics, correlation matrix, and path analysis (structural model) were used to analyze data. Also, SPSS (v21) and AMOS (v23) software were used to analyze the data. Results: According to the results, pain self-efficacy (β = 0.18), adaptive emotion regulation (β = 0.27), and mental fatigue (β = -0.19) had a direct positive and significant impact on psychosocial adjustment. Also, the direct effect of pain self-efficacy (β = -0.19), maladaptive emotion regulation (β = 0.17), and adaptive emotion regulation (β = -0.12) on mental fatigue was significant. In addition, the indirect effect of pain self-efficacy and maladaptive emotions on psychosocial adjustment via mental fatigue was significant. Conclusions: Mental fatigue plays a good mediating role between pain self-efficacy and emotion regulation with psychosocial adjustment of athletes with chronic pain.
Evolutionary Inclusion in the Philosophy of Jane Addams
Authors: Fenton Jennifer Kiefer , Fischer Marilyn ,   Eastern Illinois University
Published: December 2021

In this review essay, Jennifer Kiefer Fenton examines Marilyn Fischer’s first of a planned 3-volume project on the philosophy of Jane Addams. Fischer’s volume on Jane Addams’s Evoutionary Theorizing brings close attention to source materials that Addams used for her classic work, Democracy and Social Ethics. As a result, Fischer is able to demonstrate that Addams was deeply engaged with social and ethical concepts that were undergoing transformation in the wake of Darwin’s evolutionary theory. Fenton’s review of Fischer’s volume argues that readers will find new groundworks for understanding why Addams resisted individualistic morality and preferred to use terms like association, cooperation, perplexity, propinquity, motives, sympathy, social ethics, and of course, democracy. In reply to Fenton’s review, Fischer affirms key findings and describes historical reasons why a more coherent recapitulation of Addams’s evolutionary method of ethical deliberation would be difficult to achieve.
What Would Make For A Better World?
Authors: Fitz-Gibbon Andrew , Poe Danielle , Lal Sanjay , Gay William C. , Nagel Mechthild ,   Eastern Illinois University
Published: December 2021

Andrew Fitz-Gibbon in Pragmatic Nonviolence: Working Toward a Better World argues that a principled form of pragmatism—pragmatism shaped by the theory of nonviolence—is the best hope for our world. He defines nonviolence as “a practice that, whenever possible seeks the well-being of the Other, by refusing to use violence to solve problems, and by having an intentional commitment to lovingkindness.” In the first part of the book, Fitz-Gibbon asks what a better world would look like. In the second part, he covers what is the greatest obstacle to that better world: violence. In the third part, he examines philosophical theories of nonviolence. The fourth part examines pragmatism as a philosophy of “what works” (William James) through the lens of the principle of maximizing well-being through nonviolent practice. In response to Fitz-Gibbon’s work, critic Danielle Poe asks what a nonviolence response looks like to the Other whom we have wronged and wonders how nonviolence responds to systemic violence. Sanjay Lal asks whether pragmatism and nonviolence can be synthesized given the popular conception that the pragmatic possible seems at odds with the ideal of absolute nonviolence. William C. Gay affirms much of the text and suggests its uses in teaching. Mechthild Nagel wonders if Fitz-Gibbon’s pragmatic nonviolence is too anthropocentric and questions the absence of a consideration of systemic violence in the criminal justice system. Fitz-Gibbon then responds to the critics.
Concentrations of persistent organic pollutants in blood of the Spanish population: Temporal trend
Authors: González Neus , Domingo José
Published: December 2021

The present article reviews the human biomonitoring studies conducted in Spain to assess exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In general terms, important variations in POPs concentrations between Spanish regions and specific populations were observed, while no associations between exposure to POPs and adverse health outcomes were found. Moreover, occupational exposure seems not to be a risk factor with regards to POPs exposure in the Spanish population. The present review highlights the importance of conducting human biomonitoring studies to find possible associations between POPs and adverse health effects.
Endocrine disruption by PFAS: A major concern associated with legacy and replacement substances
Authors: Panieri Emiliano , Buha-Đorđevic Aleksandra , Saso Luciano
Published: December 2021

Perand poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) have been used for decades in a great variety of processes and products by virtue of their exceptional properties, versatility and chemical stability. Nevertheless, it is increasingly recognized that these substances can represent a serious hazard to human health and living organisms due to their persistence, long-range transport potential and tendency to accumulate in biota. For this reason, some efforts have been made across the EU to identify alternative molecules, with a shorter carbon chain and theoretically safer profile, that might replace the previous generation of legacy PFAS. Unfortunately, this strategy has not been entirely successful and serious concerns are still posed by PFAS in different human populations. Among others, an emerging aspect is represented by the adverse effects that both legacy and alternative PFAS can exert on the human endocrine system, with respect to vulnerable target subpopulations. In this review we will briefly summarize PFAS properties, uses and environmental fate, focusing on their effects on human reproductive capacity and fertility, body weight control and obesity as well as thyroid function.
Can probiotics win the battle against environmental endocrine disruptors?
Authors: Sevim Çiğdem , Kara Mehtap
Published: December 2021

Compounds that have negative effects on the endocrine system are called endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs). There are several different types of compounds, with several different usage areas in the environment, which can be classified as EDCs. These chemicals have a wide range of negative health effects in organisms, depending on their target hormone system. EDCs are among the most popular topics of scientific research, as they are widely used and organisms are frequently exposed to these chemicals. There are various exposure routes for EDCs, such as oral, inhalation and dermal exposure. Parabens, phenolic compounds, phthalates, and pesticides are the most common EDCs. Nowadays, intestinal microorganism distribution, probiotics, and food supplements that regulate these microorganisms and their protective effects against various harmful chemicals attract attention. For this reason, many studies have been carried out in this field and certain diet schemes have been created according to the results of these studies. In fact, probiotics are preferred in order to reduce and eliminate the negative effects of harmful chemicals and to ensure that the organism reacts strongly in these conditions. In this review, we will focus on EDCs, their health effects and positive effects of probiotics on EDCs exposure conditions.