bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biofilm Production by Uropathogens like Klebsiella spp and Pseudomonas spp and their Antibiotic Susceptibility
Authors: Mahato Sanjay , Mandal Pinki , Mahato Ajay
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) causes inflammation which is a common, painful and sometimes life-threatening condition as well. Despite high prevalence of bacteriuria, the information on biofilm forming bacteria is negligible.

Objectives: This study aims at understanding the status of the biofilm forming nature of Klebsiella spp and Pseudomonas SPP and their drug resistance property with several class of antibiotics with a prime focus on resistance pattern against few penicillin based drugs to few empirical drugs in today's time.

Methodology: Urine samples were analyzed and the isolates were biochemically identified. Then, the isolates were tested for several drugs so as to identify multidrug resistance nature of isolates by Kirby-Bauer Disc method. Biofilm forming nature was examined on Congo Red Agar.

Results Out of 35 urine samples, 13 isolates (37.1%) were found to be positive with significant bacteriuria. Eight samples (22.8%) showed incidence of Klebsiella spp. and 5 samples (14.3%) showed P. aeruginosa. The prevalence of Klebsiella spp. (Klebsiella pneumoniae (46.2%) and K. oxytoca(15.4%)) and P. aeruginosa was found to be 61.4% and 38.6% respectively. 66.6% of K. pneumoniae and 50% K. oxytocawere biofilm forming pathogen.K. pneumoniae andK. oxytoca were resistant to amoxycillin, amoxycillin-clavulanate, and cefoxitin; while were sensitive to nitrofurantoin and azithromycin.P. aeruginosa were sensitive to azithromycin(100%), but showed 60% resistance to levofloxacin and ofloxacin. Eight (61.5%) isolates were found to be MDR. 100% of Klebsiella oxytoca (n=2), 66.7% of Klebsiella pneumoniae (n=4), and 40% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n=2)were multidrug resistant (MDR).Multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) indices of bacteria revealed that all the 13 isolates were Multi-Antibiotics Resistance strains.

Conclusion Biofilm forming nature is now much greater in Klebsiella spp; while most of the isolates like Klebsiella and Pseudomon as are multidrug resistant.
Nutritional Status of School-Going Adolescents in Eastern Part of Nepal
Authors: Kafle Tika Kumari , Kafle Tara Kumari , Hawlader Md. Delwer Hossain , Rimal Hem Sagar , Sapkota Durga
Published: July 2020

Introduction:

Nutrition is one of the key factors that affects every sphere of human health. Its effect on physical and cognitive development is vital for performance and productivity especially among the children and adolescents. Hemoglobin and body mass index (BMI) are key factors to assess the nutritional status among adolescents. 

Objectives:

This study aims to examine the nutritional status and its associated factors among school-going adolescents

Methodology:

Descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted with sample size 810 involving 11 to 17 years’ school going adolescents in Eastern Development Region of Nepal. Multistage probability sampling technique was used to draw the sample and pre-designed structured questionnaire and standard measurement tools were used to assess the nutritional status. Ethical approval and written informed consent were taken from concerned authorities. Data were entered in EPI Data and analyzed by SPSS. Chi-square test was used to find association.

Results:

Among 810 adolescents, 52.5 % were females and 47.5 % were males. The mean age of participants was 14.5 years. Mean hemoglobin and BMI were measured 11.13 mg/dl with SD 1.57 and 18.87 with SD 2.79 respectively. Variation measured significant by sex, ethnicity, parents’ education, family type and ecological belts for BMI (p<.05). Similarly, age, sex, ethnicity, property index, parents’ education and occupation were significantly associated with hemoglobin (p<.05).

Conclusion:

The low BMI as well asanemia were widely prevalent among school-going adolescents in Eastern part of Nepal. The females had better BMI than males but males were less anemic than females.
Functional Evaluation of Fracture Shaft of Humerus Treated By Antegrade Closed Interlocking Nail
Authors: Gupta Pradip Kumar , Chaudhary Ajay
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Management of fractures shaft of humerus is always a challenging problem to deal with as they are very frequently associated with complex multiple injuries. Interlocking nails have gained popularity now a days for stabilization of humeral shaft fractures due to load sharing nature of implant, preservation of fracture hematoma, minimal exposures and rigid fixation with early mobilization.

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the outcome of the fracture shaft of humerus stabilized with interlocking nail.

Methodology: A Prospective clinical study was done on fifty patients of fractures shaft of humerus stabilized using antegrade interlocking nail.

Results: The most common causes of fractures shaft of humerus was road traffic accident (66%). The average union time was 12.7± 1.3 weeks. About 8% had delayed union and 10% had non-union which were treated with bone graft. There was no deep infection but two (4%)had superficial infection in open Gustilo grade II fracture. Four cases (8%) had radial nerve injury, mostly neuropraxias, which recovered in three months. There were 12 cases of significant restriction of shoulder movements which was resolved in six weeks after guarded physiotherapy.

Conclusion: Closed interlocking nailing is a least invasive surgical option available to manage complex humeral shaft fractures.
Thermodynamics of liquid Gallium-Zinc alloy
Authors: Bhandari I. B. , Panthi N. , Koirala I.
Published: July 2020

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Outdoor effective dose and associated health risk in the premises of Tribhuvan University in-situ gamma ray spectrometry
Authors: Mishra Anita , Khanal Raju
Published: July 2020

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DFT study on detection of toxic gases
Authors: Poudel Netra Kumari , Gurung Sristi , Adhikari Kapil , Gurung Sristi
Published: July 2020

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Photodynamic Therapy Excited by Cerenkov Radiation from Cesium-137 Irradiator: In Vitro Studies
Authors: Li Changqing , Guo Yiping , Sheng Shi , C. Lun Michael , Tsai Shih-Ming , Chin Wei-Chun , Hoglund Roy , Li Changqing
Published: July 2020

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive cancer therapy method that has been clinically approved for
many years. Due to strong optical scattering and absorption of tissues, optical photons can only penetrate
tissues several millimetres, which limits the applications of PDT to superficial lesions. To overcome the
limitation of penetration depth, here we applied Cerenkov radiation, as generated by the high-energy -rays
from radionuclide Cesium-137, to directly activate the porphyrin-based photosensitizer MPPa
(Pyropheophorbide-a methyl ester) without any additional energy mediators. Experiments were conducted
with A549 human lung carcinoma cell line. Moreover, to reduce the effects of possible plastic scintillation
on PDT, we used black cell culture plates in these studies. We have also shown that the effects of the
scintillations on PDT could be minimized. In our studies, we have excluded the effects of radiotherapy and
drug toxicity. Our results indicated that the Cerenkov radiation generated from high energy -rays could be
used to activate the photosensitizer MPPa in PDT, which could potentially overcome the penetration
limitations of optical photon-based PDT, making the PDT a feasible and complementary cancer therapy for
deep lesions.
Application Of Kumon Learning Model To Improve Student Learning Outcomes In Economic Math Subject
Authors: Fajri Nur , Asmaidi Asmaidi
Published: July 2020

This research aims to study the effectiveness of Kumon learning model against the increasing of student grade at Economic Math subject at STIMI Meulaboh. Quasi experiment method with pretest-posttest is used. The population used by model is students of Management Economic at STIMI Meulaboh that follow Economic Math subject at odd semester of the 2018/2019 school year. The students at Room 1 consist of 30 students are chosen as sample. The test instrument is used to collect the data for research. The research implementation procedure provides pretest in the beginning of the meeting and compares the result with posttest after Kumon learning model is applied on all samples. The result of pretest and posttest are used as research data. The research result point out that Kumon Learning Model helps students to increase their grade at Economic Math subject at STIMI Meulaboh..
The study of the Mineral Composition in the Granite Rocks in the Village of Lhok Pawoh, South Aceh District
Authors: Bakruddin Bakruddin , Sihombing Arnold Rikardo , Jalil Zulkarnain
Published: July 2020

The potential of non-metallic mineral resources in South Aceh is very diverse, such as one of the granite rocks located in Lhok Pawoh village, Sawang subdistrict. Granite rocks have a distinctive characteristic based on its constituent minerals. The purpose of this research is to obtain information about the constituent minerals in the granite rocks of Lhok Pawoh village. The research method uses X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) technique, then the observation of surface morphology is done by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The XRF test results show that there are 14 phases of mineral identified as the constituent mineral phase, where the very dominant SiO2 mineral reaches 67.9%, then the mineral phase of Al2O3 by 15%, and the third Fe2O3 of 6.03%, and is followed by the other minor phase of minerals. As for the results of the morphological observation, the dominant element appears in several factors, namely Si, O, and Al. From the two testing and analysis methods can be concluded that the granite stone of the village Lhok Pawoh is dominated by silica elements, which can visually be seen in white.Copyright © 2018 Politeknik Aceh Selatan.
REGULATORS OF GROWTH AND AKHROKHIMIKATA IN THE SYSTEM OF THE INTEGRATED PROTECTION OF CORN
Authors: Shipsheva Z. L. , Khromova L. M.
Published: July 2020

Corn is the third culture on economic value in world production of grain what an important role I have played her continuous selection and genetic improvement in. In this regard production of seeds and grain of hybrids of corn is the most successfully developing direction in agrarian branch of the republic. In new economic conditions specification and unification of methods of assessment of efficiency of the held events for protection of plants of stabilization of a grain agrotsenoz on the basis of regulation of number of harmful types is required. The carried-out research work on experimental crops of corn of ISH KBNTs RAS is devoted to this subject.
DYNAMICS OF USE OF MOUNTAIN DISTANT PASTURES BY ECONOMIC ENTITIES OF DIFFERENT FORMS
Authors: Gabayev M. S. , Gukezhev V. M. , Berbekova N. V. , Gubzhokov M. A.
Published: July 2020

The carried-out analysis shows lack of any developed strategy of development of mountain territories and complex development of pasture land economy in the region without what creation of scientifically based system of their improvement and use is impossible that inevitably leads to system degradation of mountain ecosystems, strengthening erosive processes, reducing efficiency and quality of the most valuable mountain flora of meadow communities and her ecological activity. In this regard, for rational expenditure of the available fodder resources, development of evidence-based methodology of effective use of natural mountain grounds by economic entities of different forms of ownership and increase in the production of environmentally friendly production is necessary. Along with accounting of the livestock of animals which is contained on mountain pastures and efficiency of fodder grounds, it is necessary to carry out monitoring regarding botanical structure of a mountain fitotsenoz, nutritional value of herbs, the vegetative period taking into account vertical zonality and an arrangement of expositions, a possibility of providing livestock farms with a watering place, access roads, arrangement of infrastructure.
FITOTSENOZ’S INFLUENCE DIFFERENT MOUNTAIN PASTURES ON MILK EFFICIENCY, QUALITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MILK
Authors: Zhashuyev Zh. H.
Published: July 2020

The comparative characteristic of productivity and nutritional value of the pasturable herbs located at different heights above sea level in Haymash natural boundaries, Aursentkh, Nizhny Novgorod the Dagger is carried out. The efficiency and botanical composition of herbage depends on vertical zonality and an arrangement of expositions. It is studied influence of fitotsenoz of mountain fodder grounds on milk efficiency of cows, quality, technological properties and economic efficiency of production of milk. Pasturage of cows on the raznotravnykh mountain pastures promotes increase in milk efficiency, quality of milk and dairy products. Production of milk on mountain pastures is effective, the level of profitability is 40 % and more. Content of milk fat and white is higher than standard requirements.
USING BOARS OF CANADIAN BREEDING TO IMPROVE THE MEAT QUALITIES OF LARGE WHITE PIGS
Authors: Bekenеv V. A. , Frolova V. I. , Deeva V. S. , Bolshakova I. V. , Frolova Yu. V.
Published: July 2020

Three experiments were carried out to improve the meat productivity of pigs of Large White (LW) breed of russian selection by different variants of crossing with the Yorkshire (Y) breed of canadian selection. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of reproductive qualities. Two-breed pigs (LW x Y) grew more intensively and the live weight of the piglet at the 30 days was 8,7 kg, which is higher than in the other groups with a significant difference (P <0,05). When the live weight of 100 kg was reached, the вackfat thickness of the fat over 6-7 thoracic vertebrae was 26,3 mm compared to 30,7 mm in purebred pigs of the LW of the breed (P <0,001), the area of the muscular eye was respectively 45,1 cm 2 and 30,6 cm 2 (P <0,001). In the fourth generation of reproductive and absorbent crossing of pigs of LW and Y of breeds, the thickness of the fat on the carcasses of pigs was 21,2 mm (Р < 0.001), which is 30-39 % less than for the LW carcasses, the area of the muscular eye was 44 mm. In three-breed hybrids (LW x D) x L, the age of reaching 100kg was less by 12,5 days (P <0,01), the thickness of the fat was 23,6 mm, that is, it was 11,4 mm less (P < 0,001) in comparison with the control group. The replacement pigs obtained from the absorbent crossing (LW x Y) x Y showed the best results for the вackfat thickness - 19,2 mm, but they were inferior to the purebred Y (13,0 mm) (P <0,001). In the sows of this combination, 11,6 piglets were born alive, the number of piglets at weaning was 10,6, the weight of the nest in the 30-day was 78,7 kg. Differences in the frequency of occurrence of certain antigenic factors of blood in animals of different combinations of breeds are revealed. In animals that have the EAE allele edf, a higher growth rate is revealed, but thicker the backfat.
STRATEGY OF THE CHOICE OF THE OPTIMUM RATIO OF SIZE OF THE YIELD OF MILK AND EXIT OF THE ISSUE
Authors: Gukezhev V. M. , Gabayev M. S. , Zhashuyev Zh. H. , Gubzhokov M. A.
Published: July 2020

The choice of breed of cattle for production is the defining factor of efficiency of branch. Unfortunately this element hasn’t received due scientifically based, both technological, and economic assessment. It has historically developed that a strategic indicator of a condition of dairy cattle breeding is the size of a yield of milk on a cow in a year, all other parameters aren’t of particular importance. On this background, on the leading place the golshtinsky breed which by right takes this position has moved forward and in recent years I became one of the most demanded. At the same time, the effectiveness of use of manufacturing bulls of red and motley golshtinsky breed on a uterine livestock of the local red steppe cattle is defined by heredity of the picked-up animals, their compatibility, conditions of cultivation and fitness of hybrids to the accepted technology of contents. Therefore in selection and breeding work it is necessary to consider concrete climatic and economic and economic service conditions of animals. It should be noted that in most cases, economic entities don’t provide necessary fodder, technological conditions of keeping. As a result, sharp decrease in efficiency, use duration, low profitability that becomes one of arguments of reduction of a livestock, refusal of production of milk, reduction of employment of country people. The last becomes one of the most important indicators of social vulnerability, especially, in the southern densely populated regions of the country.
HEMATOLOGICAL STATUS OF THE IMPORTED ANIMALS DURING THE ADAPTATION
Authors: Kochneva M. L. , Zhuchaev K. V. , Ivanova O. A. , Borisenko E. A.
Published: July 2020

Hematological profiles of imported Holstein bulls were studied twice after quarantine in order to control the process of adaptation of animals to new environmental conditions. It is shown that after quarantine in animals there was an increased content of leukocytes and hemoglobin in the blood relative to the physiological norm, which reflects the change in the functional state of the organism of bulls in connection with the change of the environment. The leukocyte content of 1/4 of imported bulls remained almost unchanged during the study period, and in more than 66 % of cases its subsequent decrease to the upper limit of the norm was observed. At the same time, it was noted that in some animals the decrease in the level of leukocytes occurred smoothly, while in others there were sharp falls. There were cases of a sharp increase in the number of lymphocytes (up to 93 %) a month after the quarantine of animals on the background of a decrease in neutrophils. The average content of erythrocytes in the blood was included within the boundaries of the reference values. Variation of this indicator was not high, in 83.3 % of animals it remained almost at the same level. The ratio of the volume of shaped elements and blood plasma in the studied bulls did not go beyond the physiological norm. The number of platelets in the blood of all bulls was within the reference limits. The imported bulls in the initial period of adaptation observed changes in the hematological profile, and subsequently formed a tendency to normalize the level of hematological parameters, which in the future will allow the animals to realize the genetic potential.
HEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE IN THE YAKUT BREED HORSES AND PRILENSKOYE
Authors: Grigoryeva N. N. , Pavlova A. I. , Koryakina L. P.
Published: July 2020

The morpho-physiological indicators of the peripheral blood of the Yakut and Prilensk horses were studied depending on their habitat in different climatic zones of Yakutia. Studies were conducted in the farms of Ust-Aldan, Nyurbinsky and Khangalassky districts of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). In each selected farm, research groups were selected from among clinically healthy horses with 50 heads each at the age of 5-6 years based on the principle of analogues. The studies were covered two seasons of the year: in winter and spring, under usual conditions of horses. As a result of the research, was found a significant difference in the hemoglobin level in the blood of horses within the Yakut breed depending on their territorial affiliation P (M1-M2) <0.05 (123.0 ± 0.25 g / l; 114 ± 0.38 g / l). A higher level of erythrocyte counts in peripheral blood was observed in Yakut breed horses in the Nyurbinsky district (7.02 ± 0.72 million / μl.), and the lowest - in horses of the same breed in the Ust-Aldan region (6.2 ± 0.31 million mcl). There is no significant difference between horse breeds.The results of morphophysiological studies of peripheral blood indicate the specificity of the adaptive response of the body of the Yakut and Prilensk horse breeds to extremely low temperatures, poor nutrition in the winter, lack of food in the spring are characterized by seasonal regulation of protein metabolism.
ABOUT FOOD VALUES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALITY OF FRESH GREEN VEGETABLE CROPS - SALADS
Authors: Captel A. P. , Pyrkova E. A. , Naumova N. L.
Published: July 2020

The production of green crops, primarily salads, is one of the promising areas of greenhouse vegetable growing. The grounds for this are: year-round demand in the market for fresh greens, high profitability of production, the presence of a wide range of varieties and hybrids belonging to different varieties, an increased level of food culture of the population. The article describes the nutritional value of fresh vegetable greens - lettuce, describes the requirements for consumer characteristics, imposed by the enacted State Standard 33985-2016 “Lettuce. Endive curly, endive Eskariol fresh. Technical conditions”, features of packing, transportation and storage of lettuce are presented. It is established that the leaves of lettuce contain a significant amount of malic, citric and succinic acids, about 2% carbohydrates, 1.5% protein, 0.5% fiber. A large number of trace elements such as manganese, cobalt, copper, iodine and zinc, an excellent ratio in the salad of potassium and sodium. Pigments are represented, including carotene and xanthophyll (from 2.0 to 2.7 mg / 100 g), anthocyanins are present in the colored varieties of lettuce. According to the content of phenolic compounds (represented by cinnamic, caffeic, and chlorogenic acids), leaf varieties are distinguished - up to 192 mg / 100 g, rosette leaves of a head of lettuce - 113-127 mg / 100 g depending on the commercial grade, described unacceptable defects of vegetable greens, methods of laying and specific uniformity of lettuce in the packaging unit.
CHARACTERISTIC OF TOXOPLASMOSIS AND TSISTOIZOSPOROZ CARNIVOROUS
Authors: Okolelov V. I. , Teplyashina S. A. , Pokidanov N. P.
Published: July 2020

The carried-out literary review on toxoplasmosis and cystoizosporosis of carnivorous has shown that it is activators from group of protozoa. Types - Toxoplasma gondii, C. felis and C. rivolta parasitize at cats, Cystoisospora ohioensis at dogs, proceed most often in a subclinical form, are registered at all seasons of the year. Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The disease is quite common and can infect most types of warm-blooded animals,,, including,, humans. Puppies and kittens are most often exposed to disease in the first months of life. This disease is widespread because its carriers could be found absolutely everywhere. Cats and dogs are the most popular pets. People directly contact with them. In Europe, Russia take up a middle position. Up to 30 % of the population is infected. Approximately one in a thousand babies are infected with toxoplasmosis. It can develop completely unnoticed and cause unpleasant complications during pregnancy. The disease can also cause vision impairment or convulsive seizures. That is why it is better to know everything about toxoplasmosis. This is especially important if you have a cat or a dog, because pets are often very close to us. We should properly take care of our pets and keep them healthy.
Cyberbullying, Moral Responsibility, and Social Networking
Authors: Cohen-Almagor Raphael
Published: July 2020

This paper addresses the concepts of moral and social responsibility on the Internet in considering the most troubling phenomenon of cyberbullying that results in loss of life. Specifically, I probe the moral and social responsibilities of Internet users (agents), of the education system in fighting cyberbullying, and of Internet intermediaries. Balance needs to be struck between freedom of expression and social responsibility. The tragic story of Megan Meier serves as an illustrative example and some further incidents in which this ugly phenomenon of cyberbullying had cost young life are mentioned. It is argued that all relevant stakeholders need to think of the consequences of their conduct, that Internet abusers should be accountable for their wrongdoing, and that people who have the ability to stop or at least reduce the risk of cyberbullying should take proactive steps, exhibiting zero tolerance to cyberbullying.
Relationship between Destination Image Change and Behavioral Intention: A Study on Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Experience
Authors: ÖZEN Akın , GÜNEREN ÖZDEMİR Ebru
Published: July 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of tourists’ experiences on the change in the image of Cappadocia and the intention of suggesting it to others by the impact of experiences of tourists participating in hot air balloon tours in Cappadocia region. Study universe consists of local and foreign visitors coming to Cappadocia Region. Easy sampling method from non-incidental sampling methods was preferred in the study. The sample consisted of 406 visitors who visited Cappadocia Region and attended hot air balloon tours. According to empirical research findings, it was determined that the value of the hot air balloon experience, and dimensions of memory, entertainment, aesthetics and education have a meaningful and powerful effect on the change of the image of Cappadocia. This change in the image of Cappadocia has the same effect on behavioral intentions. With reference to research findings, it can be said that Cappadocia has a strategic role in the promotion of the hot air ballooning destination, image formation and even positive change of such image. It is recommended that the stakeholders responsible for destination marketing use this role of hot air ballooning to create a competitive advantage.
Cash Flow Based Financial Performance of Borsa İstanbul Tourism Companies by Entropy-MAIRCA Integrated Model
Authors: GÜNAY Fatih , ECER Fatih
Published: July 2020

The cash flow of a company is a key element for the firm value. The firm value of a company is depending largely on the ability to generate cash flows. In other words, a company’s firm value is calculated by using cash flows. Financial performance analysis helps companies in effective decision-making, planning, and auditing functions. Traditional ratio analysis uses the statement of financial position (balance sheet) and the profit and loss statement (income statement) to measure financial performance. However, the income statement of a company just shows the accounting profits. Depending on this, traditional ratios can sometimes be over or underestimated on measuring financial performances. To provide a better picture of a company’s financial strength and measure sensitive financial performance cash flow ratios were suggested instead of traditional ratios. Within this context, the aim of this study is to measure and compare the financial performance of Borsa İstanbul tourism companies with the use of cash flow based ratios. Ten tourism companies listed on BIST were evaluated by the Entropy-MAIRCA hybrid model. To achieve this, cash flow based eleven ratios were calculated within the indicators of liquidity, efficiency, profitability, and solvency (leverage). To calculate ratios a-year balance sheet, additionally, income statement and cash flow statement table gathered from Public Disclosure Platform. Findings of the Entropy method showed that the most important criteria were cash ratio, cash to sales, and cash to long term debts. According to the ranking results obtained by the MAIRCA method, the best tourism company is E. It was followed by G and D.
EU Cybersecurity in the Context of Increasing Cyberthreats in the Modern Globalized World
Authors: Zvozdetska Oksana
Published: July 2020

The article is an attempt to analyze the EU’s ever-increasing cybersecurity challenges in today’s globally digitalized world. The researcher remarks that since 2013 the European Union has been pursuing the policy of developing awareness of cyber-attacks targeting and beefing-up restrictive measures. The author underlines that the European Council has adopted the regulation known as the Cybersecurity Act to become more cyber-proof. This is evidenced by a number of studies carried out within the EU as well as that this legal regulation facilitated imposing targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks in EU and abroad.
Furthermore, the EU cybersecurity market is one of the fastest growing in the ICT sector, providing huge economic opportunities. Underpinning the cybersecurity industry will enable European companies to take advantage of these opportunities and increase citizens and businesses’ confidence in the digital world, while significantly contributing to the goals of the EU Digital Single Market Strategy.
Broadly speaking, the problem can be addressed by such strategic priorities for enhancing EU cybersecurity as followed: achieving cyber resilience; dramatically reducing cybercrime; elaborating the common cybersecurity and defence policy; developing industrial and technological resources to ensure cybersecurity; establishing coordination mechanisms to prevent, detect, mitigate and respond to cyber bullying and information security as well as improving engagement with the private sector to enhance cybersecurity.
The ultimate goal of the above-mentioned EU strategy appeared to be a Public Private Partnership (cPPP) that was concluded on 5 July, 2016 between the European Commission and the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO).
The objective of such partnership is to ensure awareness and resilience in an increasingly multifaceted cyber threat environment and to foster collaboration between public and private actors in the early stages of the research
and innovation process to enable the EU Internet users to access secured innovative and credible European solutions (ICT products, services and software).
Los procesos de rehabilitación en niños y adolescentes diagnosticados con TDAH: Neurofeedback
Authors: Correa Romero Claudia Celina , Cardona Yepes Nancy Janneth , Iodice Rosario
Published: July 2020

El trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH) es una alteración del desarrollo neurológico del niño y del adolescente, caracterizado principalmente por una afectación del proceso atencional, asociado a los síntomas de hiperactividad; trastorno que se encuentra en el DSM V (Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales), catalogado con tres niveles de clasificación: inatento, hiperactivo y combinado (hiperactividad-inatención) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
Eksperimental Perbandingan Kekuatan Tekan Karakteristik Beton Self Compacting Menggunakan Agregat Kasar Alami Dan Agregat Kasar Daur Ulang
Authors: Sapeai Martinus Pramanata , Tjondro Johannes Adhijoso
Published: July 2020

Utilization of recycled concrete waste as an alternative to natural coarse aggregates in this experiment is in accordance with the concept of sustainable construction. Concrete is the main material of structural elements most commonly used in general construction and has properties that are difficult to recycle by themselves naturally. Nowdays concrete innovation with the concept of self compacting (SCC) is widely used especially in high rise building and buildings with special specification. SCC has high flowability properties so that it can flow and compact themselves, but in SCC with normal quality still need compactor. The concept of making test specimens is in accordance with real conditions in the field, where aggregates do not go through a cleaning process. There are four different mix design with the required specified compressive strength of 20 MPa. Mix design 1A (natural coarse) and 1B (recycled coarse aggregates) has a maximum aggregate size 12.50 mm, and mix design 2A (natural coarse) and 2B (recycled coarse aggregates) has a maximum aggregate size 19.00 mm. This experimental results in specified compressive strength concrete for mix design 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B as follows: 30.93 MPa, 26.21 MPa, 30.82 MPa and 27.60 MPa. Therefore, recycled concrete aggregates can be alternative to natural coarse aggregates and can also be made into concrete with the SCC concept.
Pesquisa em educação: A importância de educar pela pesquisa sob a ótica de Pedro Demo
Authors: Costa Samantha de Andrade
Published: July 2020

As inquietações à respeito do nosso comportamento enquanto educadores e educadoras e, ainda, o comportamento dos educandos no processo ensino-aprendizagem levam-nos a dimensionar a relevância da pesquisa na educação como um fundamento basilar que torna a pesquisa um formato acadêmico próprio de ensinar e educar, visando uma aprendizagem qualitativa e significativa. Esta, portanto, é a questão central que dá norteamento à este estudo. Nesse âmbito, procura-se ressaltar, aqui, a relevância dos estudos de Pedro Demo para o panorama acadêmico, inclusive em razão de sua colaboração na formação de diversos outros pesquisadores, que, embasados em suas obras, respaldam-se para a compreensão do caminho árduo da construção da ciência. O objetivo geral deste estudo é compreender a relevância de educar pela pesquisa sob a ótica de Pedro Demo. Sabe-se que a partir desse norteamento a educação pela pesquisa norteará caminhos para uma educação qualitativa. A metodologia empregada neste estudo aponta a utilização do instrumento basilar: a pesquisa exploratória bibliográfica. Os resultados basilares demonstram que se faz necessário que os educadores ensinem aos seus alunos por meio da pesquisa. Assim, a aprendizagem é significativa e leva-os a descobrir novos conhecimentos e despertar novos saberes.
Experimental and Analytical Study on Local Buckling Behavior of the Concrete-filled Thin-walled Welded Steel Columns
Authors: Martinavičius Deividas , Augonis Mindaugas , Rui Tiago Arruda Mário
Published: July 2020

This paper presents an experimental investigation of the concrete filled thin-walled welded steel tubes. Square and rectangular columns are tested with and without the bond between the steel profile and concrete. In order to remove the bond in the latter columns a polyethylene (PE) film is placed inside of the steel profiles. Experimental results are verified via the finite element analysis and compared to the results obtained using the analytical calculation methods. The significance of the steel–concrete bond is evaluated, referring to the differences of the critical loads, ultimate loads and effective cross-sectional areas of the columns with and without the PE film inside and the differences are found to be considerable. It is found that the columns without the film had an up to 47 % higher effective cross-sectional area to full cross-sectional area ratio. The average reduction of the effective cross-sectional area of the column having a poor bond is found to be 12 %. It is also found that the resistance is often overestimated when using the analytical formulas, especially for the columns with the PE film inside.
Nation and State
Authors: Abdullahi Abdulfatai Akanmu
Published: July 2020

This paper examines the nation and state with their features, merits, and demerits. The level of Nigeria as a nation-state is being appraised from the early of 1914 to 1963 and furthermore, examines the brief history of Nigerian politics from pre-1900-2020. The data collection is base on secondary data from the reliable sources such as textbooks, University lecture’s books and some other online sources. Therefore, this paper will promote high level of understanding among the students in the primary, secondary schools, higher institutions, and those in national-governmental positions in the various offices in order to differentiate between the level of nation and state, and how is it being measured in various sovereign states across the globe.
Models for Education Worship in Early Childhood on Parenting Activities in Raudhatul Athfal Aisyah Az-Zahra
Authors: Masganti Sit  , Sholihah Titin Sumanti  , Juniawati Suza
Published: July 2020

This study aims to determine the implementation of early childhood worship education in parenting activities in RA Aisyah Az-Zahra and develop steps to develop models of worship education in parenting activities. Although the focus of research is on RA Aisyah Az-Zahra. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method. Mass product is the final product which is carried out by providing research results in the form of research reports in the form of journals and modules in the form of manuals and then disseminated by publishing journals and publishing modules. The product produced in this study is a parent guide module for early childhood worship education models.
Radiation-induced side effects in breast cancer patients and factors affecting them
Authors: Chowdhury Afrin Sultana , Tamanna Saheda
Published: July 2020

Breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy and the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. Radiation therapy (RT) is a widely used approach for its treatment. About 50% of patients with malignant breast tumors receive radiation therapy and most of them appear to tolerate it, but some experience severe side effects induced by this therapy. This variability of response may be caused by several factors, like age, inflammatory responses, body weight and variation in genes involved in the response to radiation-induced DNA damage. To limit radiotherapy side effects in breast cancer patients it is therefore important to have a good knowledge of these associated factors. This review discussed about the radiotherapy-related side effects in breast cancer patients and the factors affecting them.

Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2020, 6(2): 138-148
Humoral immune response against Newcastle disease virus and its pathological changes in vaccinated chickens in selected areas of Barisal district in Bangladesh
Authors: Sumona Nasrin Akter , Alam Khondoker Jahengir , Arafat Md Yeasin , Hasan Imam
Published: July 2020

The objectives of this study were to evaluate humoral immunity against Newcastle disease (ND) virus in vaccinated chickens in terms of serum HI antibody titers in broiler and layer chickens and to determine pathological changes in vaccinated chickens. A total of 240 serum samples were collected from broiler (135) and layer (105) chickens from Barishal Sadar, Babugonj and Gournadi Upazilas of Barishal district in Bangladesh after two weeks of scheduled vaccination programme. The overall detection of Hemagglutination inhibition (HI) antibodies against Newcastle disease virus was 62.2% in broiler and 83.8% in layer chickens. The percentages of specific HI antibody titer in broiler chickens were 57.5, 70 and 48 in 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, and 4-above weeks age groups respectively where in layer chickens were 85, 80, 90, 80 and 80 in 15-24 weeks, 25-34 weeks, 35-44 weeks, 45-54 weeks and > 55 weeks of age groups respectively. For both broiler and layer chicken’s protective antibody titers were found higher in adult than in young chickens. Out of 240 samples HI titers of 172 (71.67%) samples were found at protective level, 42 (17.5%) samples were at marginal level and 26 (10.83%) samples were below protective level. Among 26 samples of non-protective level, 21 were broiler and 5 were layer chicken. Out of 26 samples, 10 (38.46%) were found apparently infected with NDV where 8 (38.09%) were broiler and 2 (40%) were layer. The apparently infected birds were diagnosed on the basis of postmortem findings and histopathological lesions. Results of the present investigation may help to design appropriate vaccination schedule for ND in broiler and layer chickens and thus to protect chickens from ND in field condition.

Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2020, 6(2): 155-167
Incidence of reproductive disorders of goat in Dinajpur district of Bangladesh
Authors: Kulsum Umme , Juli Mst Sogra Banu , Zohara Begum Fatema , Islam Md Nurnoby , Akther Mahfuza
Published: July 2020

The study was conducted at Upazila Livestock Office, Sadar, Dinajpur of Bangladesh from January 2018 to December 2018 to investigate the incidence of reproductive disorders in goat. Data on reproductive disorders were collected on the basis of owner’s complain and observed clinical signs. Age and season wise occurrences of reproductive disorders were also recorded. Descriptive statistical analysis was done. Out of 2484 clinical cases, a total of 107 reproductive disorders of goat were recorded. Incidence of abortion (38.3%) was higher and pyometra (0.9%) was lower among reproductive disorder in goat. The incidence of reproductive disorders of goat was higher in group-2 (above 1-2 years) (36.4%) followed by group-1 (upto 1 year) (21.6%), group-3 (above 23 years) (21.5%), group-5 (above 4 years) (15.3%) and group-4 (above 3-4 years) (3.6%). Among reproductive disorders, the incidence of abortion was higher in group-2 (58.9%) followed by retained placenta (50%) in group-4, metritis (47%) and dystocia (23.5%) in group-5, repeat breeding (17.4%) and anestrus (4.3%) in group-3, and pyometra (2.5%) in group-2. Slight seasonal variation among individual case of reproductive disorders were recorded, highest in winter (34.5%) than summer (32.4%) and rainy season (31.7%). The incidence rate of abortion was high in each season (summer 25%, rainy 32.3% and winter 56.7%). In case of retained placenta and dystocia, the incidence was high in summer season (22.2%). But in case of metritis and repeat breeding, the incidence was high in rainy season (32.3% and 14.7% respectively). For treatment of reproductive disorders in goat, antibiotics drugs (35%) were used most commonly and hormonal drugs (3%) used in lower percentages. It was concluded that the most pressing constraint on goat reproduction in Bangladesh is abortion, retained placenta, dystocia and metritis. Strategies should be taken to minimize their occurrence.

Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2020, 6(2): 212-221
Foreign body ingestion by children: an analysis of age and types at a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Tanvir Kabir , Sadab Durdana , Sajid Md Minhajuddin , Farooq Md Abdullah Al
Published: July 2020

Foreign body (FB) ingestion is common in children worldwide. Type of FB ingestion varies among cultures and countries. We retrospectively reviewed all patients of foreign body ingestion who were admitted in Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chittagong Medical College Hospital from January 2017 to December 2019 (total 3 years). Age, Sex, type of foreign body, hospital stay, management and outcome were analyzed. A total of 91 children were admitted with ingestion of FB during this period; male 61, female 30 (male to female ratio 2:1). Age ranged from 3 months to 12 years (median 3.5 ± 3.8 years). Fifty eight percent were less than 5 years old. Children ingested 21 different types of FB; however ingestion of coin was most common (24 patients, 26.37%) followed by different types of pins (19 patients, 20.88%), nail (6 patients, 6.59%), battery (5 patients, 5.49%), screw (5 patients, 5.49%), needle (4 patients, 4.40%), ring (4 patients, 4.40%) and others (18 patients). Sharp object ingestion is higher in older (>5 year) age group. Hospital stay ranged from 0 day to 19 days (mean 1.6 ± 2.1 day). Endoscopic removal needed in 4 patients (coin-2, chain 2), bronchoscopic removal in 1 (pin) and one patient needed laparotomy (open hair pin). There was no mortality. The pattern of FB ingestion is similar to many other countries. Small, smooth objects pass spontaneously. Endoscopic or surgical intervention is sometimes needed if significant symptoms develop or if the object fails to progress through the gastrointestinal tract.

Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2020, 6(2): 299-304
Workload and job satisfaction among nurses in a tertiary level hospital
Authors: Saha Ashees Kumar , Akhter Jabin , Mittra China Rani , Reza Hasan Mahfuz , Khatun Mst Ronju Ara
Published: July 2020

Workload and job satisfaction are interrelated and have an impact on health care. A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the workload and job satisfaction among nurses in a tertiary level hospital, Rajshahi. Three hundred and eighty four Nurses were selected and interviewed with semi-structured questionnaire. Collected data were checked and transferred in to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Frequency, Percentage, Mean, SD and other statistics were calculated. In the study, 63.8 % of the respondents ages were within 21-30 years and majority (94.2%) was female. More than half 57.03% of the respondents had expressed low job satisfaction, 40.62% expressed moderate satisfaction and only 2.34% of nurses were highly satisfied with their job. About 25% respondent’s opinion regarding workload in surgical wards and 18% in medicine ward. In this study, nurse patient’s ratio in- pediatric medical unit was- 16:1, surgical unit- 15:1, medicine unit-14:1. About 96.9% got support from colleague, 88.5% respondents realize shortage of staff in that hospital. In this study near half of the nurses had not enough time to provide emotional support to the patient and almost 90% stated on shortage of staff nurses in the hospital. Fifty percent of the nurses expressed on excess workload and more than half of the nurses satisfied regarding nursing care given to the patients. Among the nurses 30% dissatisfied with the hospital work environment and overall job security. In this study, 88.5% respondent’s opined regarding shortage of staff nurses in that hospital. Health facilities requires increase of nursing personnel.

Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2020, 6(2): 359-365
ASSÉDIO MORAL NAS MICROS E PEQUENAS EMPRESAS: UMA VERDADE QUE NÃO APARECE.
Authors: Fleck Ana Litilha , Oswald Flach Rosiane
Published: July 2020

Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar o assédio moral nas micro e pequenas empresas e sua ligação com o gênero. Realizou-se uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva, utilizando como estratégia de estudo de campo a aplicação de um questionário com 155 profissionais que atuam em micro e pequenas empresas. A produção e análise dos dados ocorreram por meio de estatística descritiva. Os achados demonstram que o ato de assédio moral ocorre com ambos os gêneros, mas possui uma intensidade maior com as mulheres, sendo reconhecido como uma violência.  Desta forma, repercutem seus efeitos no desenvolvimento do trabalho realizado e na vida das vítimas, os quais por motivos de medo e receio de perder o trabalho não efetuam a denúncia. Este trabalho contribui academicamente ao suprir a lacuna de pesquisas sobre Assédio Moral e suas consequências nas vítimas e pode auxiliar os responsáveis pela gestão das empresas em compreender melhor quais ambientes são mais favoráveis a este tipo de violência e buscar ferramentas de gestão para inibir este fenômeno destruir do ambiente de trabalho.Palavras-Chave: Assédio Moral. Micros e Pequenas Empresas. Gênero. PSYCHOLOGICAL HARASSMENT IN MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESSES: A TRUTH THAT DOESN´T APPEARAbstract: This study has the objective to investigate psychological harassment in micro and small businesses and their connection with gender. A quantitative and descriptive research was done, using as a field study strategy the application of a questionnaire with 155 professionals working in micro and small companies. The production and analysis of the data occurred through descriptive statistics. The results demonstrate that the act of psychological harassment occurs with both genders, but has a greater intensity with women, being recognized as violence. Therefore, it affects the development of work and the victims lives, who, for reasons of fear and scared to lose their jobs, do not file a complaint. This work contributes academically by filling the research gap about Psychological Harassment and its consequences in the victims and can help those in charge of the companies management to better understand which environments are more favorable to this type of violence and seek management tools to inhibit this phenomenon from the work environment. Keywords: Psychological Harassment. Micro and Small Businesses. Genre.