bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of salicylic acid and benzothiadiazole in decreasing phytoplasma titer of sugarcane white leaf disease
Authors: Ratchaseema Manuwat Tintarasara Na , Kladsuwan Lawan , Soulard Laurent , Swangmaneecharern Pratchya , Punpee Prapat , Klomsa-ard Peeraya , Sriroth Klanarong , Keawsompong Suttipun
Published: July 2021

The objective of this research was to study the effect of Benzothiadiazole (BTH) and Salicylic acid (SA) on the systemic acquired resistance (SAR) of sugarcane the phytoplasma associated with the sugarcane white leaf (SCWL) disease. The experiment was conducted on plants of the sugarcane variety Khon Kaen 3 (KK3) infected with SCWL phytoplasma using insect vectors. Biochemical changes related to the SAR such as SA and total phenolic compounds were followed according to 4 different timepoints: 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after inoculation. Together, phytoplasma were quantified by RT-qPCR using the secA gene of phytoplasma. According to our results, the spraying of BTH and SA tended to increase the amounts of SA, total phenolic compounds and a lower presence of phytoplasma in the plants in comparison with the inoculated control. Spraying BTH at a concentration of 2.4 mM and SA at a concentration of 2.4 mM exhibited the best efficiency to reduce the concentration of phytoplasma. According to RT-qPCR results, the inoculated plants sprayed with BTH displayed a significantly lower concentration of phytoplasma compared to the inoculated controls. Overall, our results indicated that the spray of BTH and SA could induce an efficient SAR response to the phytoplasma associated with the SCWL disease. We expect these results will give support to the development of new products for controlling white leaf disease in sugarcane.
Evaluation of efficacy and safety of new high-density dyes for chromovitrectomy
Authors: Piccirillo Valerio , Sbordone Sandro , Sorgente Francesco , Ragucci Adele , Iovine Antonello , Iaccarino Gennarfrancesco , Lanza Michele
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two novel heavy dyes for macular surgery: DoubledyneTM and TwinTM. One eye from each of 144 patients undergoing surgery for macular hole or macular pucker was included in the study. The eyes were randomly divided into two groups according to the dye used during surgery. Best correct visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP) and retinal morphology assessed by ocular coherence tomography (OCT) were evaluated before and 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery. Only one surgeon performed each operation and provided a score ranging from 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) for quality of staining and comfort in surgery. Statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS to compare parameters before and after surgery and between the two groups. No statistical differences were recorded in quality of staining (p = 0.11), in surgery comfort (p = 0.17) and total time of surgery (p = 0.44) between the two groups. BCVA statistically improved and central macular thickness (CMT) statistically decreased after surgery in both groups (p < 0.05). No toxic dye-related complications or long-term ones affecting the retina were observed in either group. According to this data, although confirmation in further studies with larger populations and longer follow up is required, DoubledyneTM and TwinTM proved to be safe and effective dyes for macular surgery.
ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 protection against SARS-CoV-2 in rhesus macaque and ferret challenge models
Authors: Lambe Teresa , Spencer Alexandra J. , Thomas Kelly M. , Gooch Karen E. , Thomas Stephen , White Andrew D. , Humphries Holly E. , Wright Daniel , Belij-Rammerstorfer Sandra , Thakur Nazia , Conceicao Carina , Watson Robert , Alden Leonie , Allen Lauren , Aram Marilyn , Bewley Kevin R. , Brunt Emily , Brown Phillip , Cavell Breeze E. , Cobb Rebecca , Fotheringham Susan A. , Gilbride Ciaran , Harris Debbie J. , Ho Catherine M. K. , Hunter Laura , Kennard Chelsea L. , Leung Stephanie , Lucas Vanessa , Ngabo Didier , Ryan Kathryn A. , Sharpe Hannah , Sarfas Charlotte , Sibley Laura , Slack Gillian S. , Ulaszewska Marta , Wand Nadina , Wiblin Nathan R. , Gleeson Fergus V. , Bailey Dalan , Sharpe Sally , Charlton Sue , Salguero Francisco J. , Carroll Miles W. , Gilbert Sarah C.
Published: July 2021

Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are urgently required, but early development of vaccines against SARS-CoV-1 resulted in enhanced disease after vaccination. Careful assessment of this phenomena is warranted for vaccine development against SARS CoV-2. Here we report detailed immune profiling after ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) and subsequent high dose challenge in two animal models of SARS-CoV-2 mediated disease. We demonstrate in rhesus macaques the lung pathology caused by SARS-CoV-2 mediated pneumonia is reduced by prior vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 which induced neutralising antibody responses after a single intramuscular administration. In a second animal model, ferrets, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 reduced both virus shedding and lung pathology. Antibody titre were boosted by a second dose. Data from these challenge models on the absence of enhanced disease and the detailed immune profiling, support the continued clinical evaluation of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19.
Naphthalene diimides: perspectives and promise
Authors: Bhosale Sheshanath V. , Al Kobaisi Mohammad , Jadhav Ratan W. , Morajkar Pranay P. , Jones Lathe A. , George Subi
Published: July 2021

In this review, we describe developments in the field of naphthalene diimides (NDIs) from 2016 to the present day.
Progressive use of multispectral imaging flow cytometry in various research areas
Authors: Rožanc Jan , Finšgar Matjaž , Maver Uroš
Published: July 2021

The number of publications related to imaging flow cytometry.
Rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing using resazurin bulk modified screen-printed electrochemical sensing platforms
Authors: Crane Benjamin , Hughes Jack P. , Rowley Neale Samuel J. , Rashid Mamun , Linton Patricia E. , Banks Craig E. , Shaw Kirsty J.
Published: July 2021

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common types of bacterial infection.
Flower-like gold nanoparticles labeled and silver deposition rapid vertical flow technology for highly sensitive detection ofBrucellaantibodies
Authors: Fang Ashe , Sun Yixiao , Feng Danni , Ma Mingze , Xu Zhihua , Zhang Tieying , Shi Feng
Published: July 2021

In this rapid vertical flow technology, flower-like gold nanoparticles were coupled withStaphylococcus aureusprotein A to detect brucellosis antibodies, and silver deposition amplification technology was used to improve the sensitivity.
Boronate carbon nanoparticles featuring efficient FRET for activatable two-photon fluorescence imaging of sialic acid surface-abundant tumor cells
Authors: Duan Lu-Ying , Liu Jin-Wen , Yu Ru-Qin , Jiang Jian-Hui
Published: July 2021

In situgrowth of MnO2nanosheets on the surface of BCNPs enabled to realize of specific cell-targeted two-photon fluorescence activation imaging.
A microfluidic system for monitoring glucagon secretion from human pancreatic islets of Langerhans
Authors: Eaton Wesley J. , Roper Michael G.
Published: July 2021

A microfluidic device was designed to hold human pancreatic islets of Langerhans for monitoring glucagon secretion using a homogeneous immunoassay.
Hot injection-induced synthesis of ZnCdS–rGO/MoS2 heterostructures for efficient hydrogen production and CO2 photoreduction
Authors: Gautam Amit , Sk Saddam , Tiwari Amritanjali , Abraham B. Moses , Perupogu Vijayanand , Pal Ujjwal
Published: July 2021

A highly efficient hybrid ZnCdS–rGO/MoS2 heterostructure is successfully synthesized through a hot injection method for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and CO2 reduction.
The extrinsic nature of double broadband photoluminescence from the BaTiO3perovskite: generation of white light emitters
Authors: Clabel H. J. L. , Nicolodelli G. , Lozano C. G. , G. Rivera V. A. , Ferreira S. O. , Pinto Alexandre H. , Li M. Siu , Marega E.
Published: July 2021

Photoluminescence in perovskites can be tuned by varying the CH2/CH3ratio controlled by thermal treatment. Thus, organic molecules alter the electronic structure and facilitate the energy transfer from the inorganic to the organic part.
Tri-atomic Pt clusters induce effective pathways in a Cocore–Pdshellnanocatalyst surface for a high-performance oxygen reduction reaction
Authors: Li Haolin , Wang Kuan-Wen , Hu Alice , Chou Jyh-Pin , Chen Tsan-Yao
Published: July 2021

Collaboration between surface atomic Pt clusters and neighboring Pd atoms enables simultaneous intermediate steps with ultra-low energy barriers to take place for high performance oxygen reduction reaction on nanocatalysts.
Atomistic investigation on the kinetic behavior of vapour adsorption and cluster evolution using a statistical rate theory approach
Authors: Wei Xiang , Wu Chun-Mei , Li You-Rong
Published: July 2021

The kinetic behavior of vapour adsorption and cluster evolution is determined by molecular dynamics simulations combined with statistical rate theory.
Recent advances in visible light-activated radical coupling reactions triggered by (i) ruthenium, (ii) iridium and (iii) organic photoredox agents
Authors: Bell Jonathan D. , Murphy John A.
Published: July 2021

Visible light-activated reactions continue to expand and diversify. The example shown here is a Birch reduction achieved by organophotoredox reagents.
Water–rock interaction and the concentrations of major, trace, and rare earth elements in hydrocarbon-associated produced waters of the United States
Authors: Bern Carleton R. , Birdwell Justin E. , Jubb Aaron M.
Published: July 2021

Comparisons of hydrocarbon-produced waters from multiple basins and experiments using multiple shales illustrate water–rock interaction influence on produced water chemistry.
Interactions of polymyxin B with lipopolysaccharide-containing membranes
Authors: Goode Alice , Yeh Vivien , Bonev Boyan B.
Published: July 2021

Polymyxin B uses bacterial LPS as docking receptor to cross the outer membrane.
A compact integrated microfluidic oxygenator with high gas exchange efficiency and compatibility for long-lasting endothelialization
Authors: Lachaux Julie , Hwang Gilgueng , Arouche Nassim , Naserian Sina , Harouri Abdelmounaim , Lotito Valeria , Casari Caterina , Lok Thevy , Menager Jean Baptiste , Issard Justin , Guihaire Julien , Denis Cécile V. , Lenting Peter J. , Barakat Abdul I. , Uzan Georges , Mercier Olaf , Haghiri-Gosnet Anne-Marie
Published: July 2021

A novel microfluidic architecture allowing simple parallel stacking of the different 4 inch circular units of curved blood capillaries covering a maximal surface area with high compacity is proposed for blood oxygenation at high flow rate.
Probing the catalytic activity of highly efficient sulfonic acid fabricated cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticles for the clean and scalable synthesis of dihydro, spiro and bis quinazolinones
Authors: Yadav Priyanka , Awasthi Satish K.
Published: July 2021

An exceptionally productive, rapid, simple, and eco-friendly approach for the synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one has been developed utilizing acidic magnetically retrievable cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CFNP@SO3H).
A high specific surface 1-(2-pyridylazo) 2-naphthol (PAN)-modified carbon-based silicon film with cellulose nanocrystalline structure for the efficient adsorption of rare-earth elements
Authors: Wang Bin , Zhang Yuzhe , Sun Wen , Zheng Xudong , Li Zhongyu
Published: July 2021

Cellulose nanocrystalline solution forms a cellulose silicon film with a chiral phase sequence structure by self-assembly. The adsorption performance of silicon film to rare earth ions is improved by the two-step modification method.
Sustainable production of propionic acid: catalytic deoxygenation of lactic acid over MoOx/Fe
Authors: Li Xinli , Pang Jun , Dai Yunsheng , Wang Hongqin , Tang Congming , Chen Zhi , Yang Chenglong
Published: July 2021

The synergistic effect between MoOx and Fe markedly promoted the activity on deoxygenation of lactic acid to bio-propionic acid.
Revealing the potential pharmacological mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine by integrating metabolite profiling of a Q-marker and network pharmacology, prim-O-glucosylcimifugin as an example
Authors: Zhang Feng-Xiang , Yuan Yu-Lin-Lan , Cui Shuang-Shuang , Wang Guan-Hua , Li Rui-Man
Published: July 2021

Along with definite clinical effects, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly gained worldwide attention.
Finely dispersed CuO on nitrogen-doped carbon hollow nanospheres for selective oxidation of sp3 C–H bonds
Authors: Gupta Shyam Sunder R. , Lakshmi Kantam Mannepalli
Published: July 2021

Selective oxidation of sp3 C–H bonds has been demonstrated using a novel nanocomposite, CuO/N-C-HNSs, as the catalyst.
Facile synthesis of a mesoporous TiO2 film templated by a block copolymer for photocatalytic applications
Authors: Olatidoye Olufemi , Thomas Daria , Bastakoti Bishnu Prasad
Published: July 2021

Large-sized mesoporous TiO2 through a polymeric micelle assembly approach for photocatalysts.
Theoretical insights into the promotion effect of alkali metal cations on the electroreduction mechanism of CO2 into C1 products at the Cu(111)/H2O interface
Authors: Ou Lihui , Yang Hai , Jin Junling , Chen Yuandao
Published: July 2021

The promotion effect of alkali metals may originate from significant electron interaction between CO2 and Cu(111) surfaces.
Synthetic preparations and atomic scale engineering of silver nanoparticles for biomedical applications
Authors: Nene Ajinkya , Galluzzi Massimiliano , Hongrong Luo , Somani Prakash , Ramakrishna Seeram , Yu Xue-Feng
Published: July 2021

Biological activity of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) is greatly influenced by size, shape and surface activity. Atomic scale engineering can control material production and characterization at the nanoscale for potential biomedical applications.
Microsteganography on all inorganic perovskite micro-platelets by direct laser writing
Authors: Sheng Yuhang , Liu Cihui , Yu Liyan , Yang Yunyi , Hu Fengrui , Sheng Chong , Di Yunsong , Dong Lifeng , Gan Zhixing
Published: July 2021

A sophisticated direct laser writing technique is developed to pattern on CsPbBr3 perovskite micro-platelets for microsteganography.
Co@N-CNT/MXenes in situ grown on carbon nanotube film for multifunctional sensors and flexible supercapacitors
Authors: Wang Qiufan , Liu Jiaheng , Tian Guofu , Zhang Daohong
Published: July 2021

A flexible self-powered sensor system exhibits excellent cycling stability, high stretching range and high stability. The Co@N-CNT/MXene self-powered integrated sensor system is proven to be a wearable device that detects various human movements.
Interfacial assembly of nanorods: smectic alignment and multilayer stacking
Authors: Cheng Yi-Ting , Tsao Heng-Kwong , Sheng Yu-Jane
Published: July 2021

The structures of adsorbed nanorods on smooth substrates, including monolayer with nematic-like arrangement and multilayer stacking with smectic-like arrangement, can be simply achieved by non-affinity adsorption.
Enhanced passive mixing for paper microfluidics
Authors: Hamidon Nurul Nadiah , Salentijn Gert IJ. , Verpoorte Elisabeth
Published: July 2021

Efficient passive mixing can be achieved by contricting the reagent flow using structures having narrow gaps.
Time-resolved analysis of photoluminescence at a single wavelength for ratiometric and multiplex biosensing and bioimaging
Authors: Wu Qi , Dai Peiling , Wang Yun , Zhang Jin , Li Meng , Zhang Kenneth Yin , Liu Shujuan , Huang Wei , Zhao Qiang
Published: July 2021

A single-wavelength dual-emissive polymeric probe shows fluorescence enhancement toward ClO− and phosphorescence quenching toward O2, allowing simultaneously imaging cellular ClO− and O2via time-resolved photoluminescence imaging microscopy.
Force-modulated reductive elimination from platinum(ii) diaryl complexes
Authors: Yu Yichen , Wang Chenxu , Wang Liqi , Sun Cai-Li , Boulatov Roman , Widenhoefer Ross A. , Craig Stephen L.
Published: July 2021

The influence of mechanical force on the rates of model reductive elimination reactions depends on the structure of the force-transducing ligand and provides a measure of geometry changes upon reaching the transition state.
Degradation and regeneration of Fe–Nx active sites for the oxygen reduction reaction: the role of surface oxidation, Fe demetallation and local carbon microporosity
Authors: Xia Dongsheng , Yu Chenchen , Zhao Yinghao , Wei Yinping , Wu Haiyan , Kang Yongqiang , Li Jia , Gan Lin , Kang Feiyu
Published: July 2021

The Fe demetallation constitutes the main reason for the degradation of Fe–N–C catalysts, while previously-reported carbon surface oxidation plays a minor role. Post-annealing enables complete activity regeneration due to formation of micropores.
Superior photo-piezoelectric catalytic performance using Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3@BiVO4 based cloth
Authors: Liu Qiong , Hu Quan , Zhai Di , Sun Qiwei , Luo Hang , Zhang Dou
Published: July 2021

Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3@BiVO4 particles are synthesized and employed in degradation of RhB and achieve a high first-order rate constant of 0.110 min−1 with C0 = 5 mg L−1, and the particles are added into cloths to prevent secondary contamination.
Microsphere embedded hydrogel construct – binary delivery of alendronate and BMP-2 for superior bone regeneration
Authors: Datta Sayanti , Rameshbabu Arun Prabhu , Bankoti Kamakshi , Jana Subhodeep , Roy Sabyasachi , Sen Ramkrishna , Dhara Santanu
Published: July 2021

Biomimetic delivery of osteoinductive growth factors via an osteoconductive matrix is an interesting approach for stimulating bone regeneration.
Dual channel transmission for reliable V2X broadcasting messages
Authors: Oh Hyun Seo , Kang Do Wook , Song Yoo Seung
Published: July 2021

A Vehicle to Anything (V2X) packet data is used for a vehicle safety and automated driving applications. It is broadcasted periodically to provide a warning message or share the vehicular sensor's data among vehicles. This paper proposes IEEE 802.11p based dual channel transmission and packet selection method to improve the Packet Detection Rate (PDR) for V2X broadcasting messages. The PDR gain of the proposed scheme over the single channel transmission is given theoretically by the packet error rate of a single radio channel. And the PDR improvement is evaluated by a computer simulation in a highway or urban multipath fading channel.
Optimising the flux barriers of interior permanent magnet machine for noise reduction under certain load conditions
Authors: Ge Haorui , Guo Baocheng , Qiu Xin , Yang Jianfei , Feng Chunmei , Bai Chenguang , Jin Zhen , Zhang Yongmin
Published: July 2021

This study proposes a method to reduce the electromagnetic noise of a double‐layer interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (DIPMSM) by optimising the flux barrier. First, a noise prediction model of the 36‐slot/8‐pole DIPMSM is established by finite element (FE). According to the simulation results, the noise of the motor is the loudest at 5000 rpm, especially with a noise component of 3333.3 Hz. From the results of modal analysis, it can be concluded that the four‐order radial force with a frequency of 3333.3 Hz resonates with the stator, resulting in the loudest noise. Then, the source of the radial force that causes the loudest noise is analysed, and it can be found that the 9th and 11th harmonics of rotor magnetic motive force have the greatest contribution to the force. By optimising the rotor, the radial force contributed by the 9th and 11th harmonics is weakened, thereby reducing the noise caused by these harmonics. Finally, the electromagnetic performance and noise of the optimised motor are checked by FE. Compared with the initial rotor, the torque ripple is reduced by 26.79%, and noise is reduced by 5.542 dB. The noise test on the prototype verifies the accuracy of the noise prediction model.
NuSTAR view of heavily absorbed AGN: The R–NH correlation
Authors: Panagiotou C. , Walter R. , Paltani S.
Published: July 2021

Context. The nature of the putative torus and the outer geometry of active galactic nuclei (AGN) are still rather unknown and the subject of active research. Improving our understanding of them is crucial for developing a physical picture for the structure of AGN.

Aims. The main goal of this work is to investigate the outer geometry of AGN by studying the observed hard X-ray spectrum of obscured sources. We primarily aim at researching the reflected emission in these sources.

Methods. To that end, we analysed archived NuSTAR observations of a sample of nearby AGN, whose X-ray emission has been found to be heavily absorbed, with 1023 < NH < 2.5 × 1023 cm−2; the upper limit on NH was necessary due to the analysis we followed and the data quality. Fitting their emission with both a phenomelogical and a physical model, we investigated the relation between reflection and absorption.

Results. The strength of reflected emission, as well as the equivalent width of the Fe Kα line, correlates with the absorption column density, which can be explained with a clumpy torus origin for the reflection in these sources. The shape of the observed correlation is found to be well reproduced when the effects of a clumpy torus with a variable filling factor are simulated. A similar increase in reflection seems to be featured even by sources with larger absorption, reaching the Compton thick (NH > 1.5 × 1024 cm−2) regime.
Design and optimization of a small horizontal axis wind turbine using BEM theory and tip loss corrections
Authors: Younoussi Somaya , Ettaouil Abdeslem
Published: July 2021

In this paper, an optimization approach of a small horizontal axis wind turbine based on BEM theory including De Vries and Shen et al. tip loss corrections is proposed. The optimal blade geometry was obtained by maximizing the power coefficient along the blade using the optimal angle of attack and the optimal tip speed ratio. The Newton’s iterative method applied to axial induction factor was used to solve the problem. This study was conducted for a NACA4418 small wind turbine, at low wind velocity. Among the two used tip loss corrections, the De Vries correction was found to be the most suitable for this blade optimization method. The optimal design was obtained for a tip speed ratio of 5 and has recorded a power coefficient equal to 0.463.
Modeling and Simulation of Phase Change Material Wallboards to Improve Indoor Thermal Comfort: A Case Study of Residential Buildings of urban village in Guangzhou
Authors: Li Kunlun
Published: July 2021

Phase change materials can not only save thermal storage, but also improve residential thermal comfort. In this paper, the finite element software COMSOL is used to simulate the effect of phase change material wallboards on the improvement of residential comfort in the urban village of Guangzhou, China. The results clearly show that the use of phase change material wallboards has a positive influence on the indoor thermal comfort of the urban village.
Thermal performance evaluation of a bioclimatic ventilated wall using a Hot Box
Authors: Sukamto Dwinanto , Gloriant François , Siroux Monica
Published: July 2021

Nowadays, external isolation is highly recommended for both building renovation and new building construction. This isolation requires the installation of structure protecting the insulating materials from the humidity and weather variations. One of the current techniques is the installation of ventilated facades. The recovered energy by this process could be used in winter for the preheating of ventilated air or could be evacuated in summer to protect the building from potential overheating. This study describes the design and application of Hot Box developed specifically to test the thermal performance of a ventilated bioclimatic wall. Based on experiments test, this paper discusses the experimental set-up and the thermal metrology. Data collected from testing a ventilated wall were used to estimate the convection heat transfer coefficients of the ventilated wall.
Strategic management of municipality socio-economic development
Authors: Rodnyansky Dmitry , Abramov Ruslan , Valeeva Gulnara
Published: July 2021

The article analyzes a theoretical approach to the strategic management of the development of a municipal formation, considers the stages of developing a strategy and the requirements for it. Based on the analysis of existing methods for analyzing the implementation of development strategies for municipalities, the authors have developed their own assessment methodology, which is tested on the example of the currently implemented Strategy of socio-economic development of Kazan until 2030. The assessment includes an analysis of the mission of the strategy, the built tools for achieving strategic goals, implementing the set goals and development trends, monitoring target indicators of the strategy and adjusting it, the possibility of public participation in the discussion of the strategy. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the Kazan strategy has a positive assessment according to all the considered criteria.
Sustainable development of single-industry towns in Russia
Authors: Volkov Alexander , Pavlova Elena , Valdaitceva Maria , Abramov Valery
Published: July 2021

The modern practice of defining administrative-industrial territories has formed the concept of «single-industry towns». Currently, there are many definitions of this phenomenon; however, the common criterion for classifying a town as a single-industry town is that its socio-economic development depends on the activities of one city-forming enterprise or several enterprises in the technological structure that operate within a single production and technological process. Such dependence for settlements with narrow specialization has a negative impact during the crisis situation at the enterprise or its liquidation. The negative consequences include a sharp increase in unemployment (including hidden one), aggravation of social problems, acceleration of population outflow to more developed cities/regions of the region/country, sharply reduced revenues to the local budget, which leads to the impossibility of independent development of the settlement. The problems of single-industry towns in the periods of economic crises are pronounced. Results. This paper has defined the criteria of single-industry towns, approaches to the identification of single-industry towns. In addition, the models and factors contributing to the sustainable socio-economic development of single-industry towns and domestic experience in the modernization of single-industry town settlements are identified.
Forming of Innovative Resources in the Context of Ensuring Sustainable Development of Regions
Authors: Afanasyeva Lubov , Tkacheva Tatyana
Published: July 2021

The problem of the formation of innovative resources in the context of sustainable development of the Russian Federation regions is an actual area of research, since the scientific discussion has determined that it is advisable to include innovative and institutional factors in the sustainable development triad. The key components of sustainable development, ensuring economic growth in the era of the sixth technological order are clarified and described. It has been established that modern innovative transformation in the context of sustainable development implies the introduction of IT technologies with a high degree of robotization of the production process, as well as the enhancement of information transfer procedures and the use of a large flow of information. Pursuant to the results of the study of the theory of innovative development, as well as the analysis and assessment of the Russian experience of innovation activity and the formation of innovation policy, the architecture of the strategy for the region innovative development has been substantiated. Requirements for the current modern strategy of region innovative development for sustainable development are formulated
Assessment of Sustainable Development of the Region’s Innovation System Based on the Concept of the Triple Helix Theory
Authors: Egorov Nikolay , Kovrov Grigoriy , Solomonov Mikhail
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to the methodological aspects of assessing the sustainability of the regional innovation system and assessing the contribution of the triad participants (education / science, business, government) to the overall region innovative development based on the Triple Helix model. The system of indicators has been determined, which allows to study the region innovative development as a whole and separately pursuant to the blocks of indicators of the triad. Integral rating assessments of the innovative development of the northern regions of Russia of the resource type for the period from 2010-2019 were performed, on the basis of which the levels of innovative sustainability of the regions were calculated and the shares of the contribution of the triad participants in the overall region innovative developmental economy were determined. The authors believe that the proposed methodological approach (algorithm) based on the Triple Helix model adequately solves the assessment of the level of sustainability of the innovative development of regions and the assessment of the contribution of the Triad participants to the overall region innovative development. In order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the activities of the participants of the triad, innovative profiles of the regions have been built, which allow the executive bodies of local government to make appropriate regulatory and managerial decisions aimed at improving the weak positions of the activities of the participants in the triad. The main advantages of using this method include the simplicity of performing numerical calculations based on the standard Microsoft Excel platform, the use of official statistics that exclude the effect of subjectivity arising from the use of various weight coefficients. The obtained study results may be used by regional authorities to adjust the existing program documents in the field of innovation policy, as well as by various economic and social actors for monitoring and predictive assessment of the innovative development of their industry.
Strategic Planning of Regional Development as Instrument of Ensuring Stability and Economic Security of a Territory
Authors: Lobkova Elena , Lobkov Konstantin , Mehta Natalia
Published: July 2021

Strategic planning of the region is an important and effective method of building a rational system of mechanisms for state management of regional development. The development of a regional strategy makes it possible to identify the reserves of the systemic development of territories, which contributes to the economic growth of the country. Within the framework of strategic planning for the development of the territory, the most acute problem is the forecasting of macroeconomic indicators on which the subsequent strategic plans and programs of the region are based. In this regard, the issues of forecasting indicators and assessing potential risks are highly relevant. The study is aimed to develop a tool for predicting the social-and-economic parameters of the regional system in order to build effective strategic plans for regional development within the framework of the concept of ensuring the sustainability and economic security of the territory. The authors propose an approach based on the delta-normal method for calculating a quantitative risk measure. The approach is adapted to solve the problem of probabilistic assessment of indicators of the state of the system and risks and allows to determine the ranges of changes in the predicted indicator of the gross regional product of the region, considering the probable increments of factor indicators. The results of applying the developed approach may be used as the basis for strategic planning of measures to manage sustainability, economic security and dynamics of the territory’s development.
Quality of Life of the Population: the Impact of Digitalization
Authors: Barlybaev Adigam , Ishnazarova Zulfiya , Sitnova Inna
Published: July 2021

The article analyzes the impact of digitalization on the life population quality, identifies areas, identifies the positive and negative impact of digitalization on the qualitative characteristics of the population’s life. The life quality is one of the important indicators of the level of development of society; it is a complex systemic integral characteristic of satisfaction with material and non-material factors of life of the population living in a certain territory. Since the environment and environmental conditions are constantly changing, various trends and patterns occur, the trends and requirements of our time, inevitably affect the life quality. One of such conditions, gaining momentum at the present time, is digitalization. Digitalization is the introduction of modern digital technologies in various spheres of life and production. Currently, in all types and levels of economic processes in the world and in individual countries, the so-called “digitalization” is gaining momentum - the active use of information and communication technologies. There is a need to accept digitalization as a universal process, adapt to it and use its levers for the best possible result for society. In nine areas, digitalization directly affects the life quality - the city, education, healthcare, economy, finance, information systems, infrastructure, business, and agriculture.
Sustainable Development and Justice between Generations in Latvia. Case of IT Professionals
Authors: Gribanova Svetlana
Published: July 2021

The ideas of social justice between members of the same generation and between members of different generations are described in scientific literature as the main normative principles of sustainable development. Distribution of public resources between generations can be considered fair and honest, when each successive generation can expect the same care and benefits as the previous generation. But, in the modern world, it is almost impossible. Are there any intergenerational conflicts in Latvia connected with environmental and social justice? This question has become the main research issue of this study. The results of the study show that in Latvian society there is a certain understanding of environmental justice, as necessity to limit intensity of consumption in order to preserve the environment. In this issue, interests of all generations intersect, so environmental problems can be solved in society without intergenerational conflicts. Social justice issues are more complex for Latvian society. Even in high-income social groups, generational perceptions of how fairly the state redistributes public resources differ. This provokes a protest, which is expressed in unwillingness to pay taxes and justification of tax evasion.
Formalized assessment of the sensitivity of economic sectors to the use of blockchain technologies (on the example of the Russian Federation)
Authors: Safiullin Marat , Elshin Leonid , Abdukaeva Alia
Published: July 2021

Distributed data storage technologies are becoming an integral part of the modern economy and are beginning to have an increasing impact on the prospects and competitiveness of its development. This, in turn, predetermines the high growth rates of the blockchain technology market in the world. These dynamics will form changes not only in the IT markets, but also in the entire financial and economic systems, penetrated with information, digital decisionmaking processes. In this regard, relying on the functional capabilities of distributed data storage technologies, as well as taking into account the high dynamics of the processes of their penetration into the economic environment, it seems to be a very important and urgent task to develop methodological approaches to assess the risks and opportunities for the national economic system in the context of future changes. It is important to note, that the solution of the problem should, in order to objectify the results, rely on the methods of formalized analysis using the tools of economic and mathematical modeling. Based on this approach to the study of the academic and research problem, the work proposes an algorithm for assessing the influence of blockchain technologies on the dynamics of transformation of key development parameters of separate sectors of the economy. Methodologically, the calculations are based mainly on the construction of a cointegration model, that allows to determine the main effects and potential impact of possible changes in certain areas of economic activity as part of the penetration of blockchain technologies into the economic environment.
HR Policy in Public Administration as an Element of Sustainable Regional Development
Authors: Kulikova Elena , Durandina Olga , Molokova Elena
Published: July 2021

In the course of regional development of any territory, the infrastructure of public administration bodies is crucial, ensuring the strategic development of the territory, its priority areas and a system of interaction organized at the local level. The personnel issue plays an important role in the formation of the territory’s sustainable development. It is the success of the public administration teams work that ensures the growth of the investment attractiveness of the territory, the formation of its competitive ability and, as a clear consequence, success in strategic growth and achieving the planned economic indicators. The paper considers issues of effective HR management in public administration. Effective HR management in any public authority and at all levels is impossible without a certain personnel policy. Accordingly, the main elements of the interpretation and formation of HR management are considered in our research.
Analysis of unbalanced load low-voltage electrical networks operating modes
Authors: Naumov Igor , Podyachikh Sergey , Ivanov Dmitri , Tretyakov Alexander , Bastron Andrey
Published: July 2021

The article discusses distribution electrical networks 0.38 kV operating modes, feeding individual residential buildings. The electrical energy parameters measurement were certified RESURS-UF2M device carried out. The currents and voltages time diagrams based on the measurements made and using Matlab technologies were constructed. It is established that the level of phase currents unbalance is quite high and causes significant three-phase power supply system unbalance voltage accordingly. The power of quality indicators - calculations, characterizing voltage unbalance were made, which were based on the measurements and the computer program “Asymmetry” was used. As well as the additional power losses coefficient determining by the phase currents unbalance, were calculations. Time diagrams these indicators are constructed and their analysis were made. As a result, the power of quality is significantly reduced by unbalance power consumption in the studied electrical network were founded. At the same time, the additional power losses are significant increases. Specific recommendations for the normalization electrical network-operating mode are given.
Representing “University Education” in the Horizon of the Concept of Sustainable Development and Security Discourse
Authors: Maltsev Konstantin , Binkovskaya Larisa , Maltseva Anni
Published: July 2021

The relevance of linking the concept of sustainable development and the security discourse reveals the possibility of believing that education is a prerequisite for ensuring that “sustainable development” goals become a reality. The university has a twofold task: first, to produce knowledge that meets the demands of our time, i.e. technical knowledge, and second, to form human capital, to train specialists capable of the practical application of instrumental knowledge. The initial orientation of the concept of “sustainable development” towards a global perspective: the representation of reality in an economic paradigm, i.e., totally determined by the “logic of capital”, “monocausal economic logic”, determines the criteria by which the quality of human capital, its price, and efficiency of production of a standardized product are evaluated, the production of which is undertaken by the university-corporation that has replaced the classical “university of reason”, whose ontic foundations - the “Hegelian science”, the romantic “education of humanity” - are no longer valid in what is called modernity. The article demonstrates how modernity, constituted concerning a certain self-representation of the New European subject and presented in the liberal economic paradigm, predetermines both the goal-setting in determined by its representation of the development and the content and methods of the reform of the university. It is concluded that “sustainable development”, “security” and “university-corporation” are essentially connected with the representation of reality in the liberal version of the economic paradigm.
Modern technologies of teaching economics in the context of the principles of sustainable development
Authors: Kivarina Mariya
Published: July 2021

Currently, a new concept of education is being actively formed as a factor in observing the principle of sustainable development. Sustainable development goals can be achieved by an active and dynamic society that cannot be formed in traditional educational systems. The article discusses the features of the imitation game as a strategy for teaching economic disciplines in higher education. The goals and functions of the imitation game are highlighted, its results and competencies are formulated. Role-playing and business games are considered as two main types of imitation games. Their comparative characteristics are carried out, the advantages, disadvantages and distinctive features of each type are highlighted. The phases (periods) of imitation games from preparation for the game to summing up its results have been investigated, the structure of the course of the game in the classroom in economics has been studied. It is proved that in the case of using an imitation game in the classroom on economics, the result of the educational process is the intertwining of theoretical and practical skills, which brings students closer to economic reality and develops the competence of optimal behaviour strategies in their professional activities.
Training of Sustainable Development Specialists Within the Environmental Education System
Authors: Viphanova Galina , Voronina Natalia , Vedysheva Natalia
Published: July 2021

The achievement of sustainable development goals necessitates further theoretical reflection and revision of approaches to educational activities, considering the global challenges and threats of our time. In the context of sustainable development concept paradigm, the educational process is considered within the ecological model, which is demanded in training and retraining of specialists of different profiles, possessing knowledge, abilities, and skills, necessary for state policy implementation, management organization, making effective decisions in the sphere of society and nature interaction, eliminating contradictions and achieving the balance of economic, ecological and social interests. The authors, having analyzed the works of scientists, investigated the Voluntary Report of the Russian Federation on the implementation of the SDGs in Russia in 2019, and Rosstat data highlighted the need for environmental management. Current areas of educational programs in the field of sustainable development are proposed.
Deep Learning in the Detection of Rare Fractures – Development of a “Deep Learning Convolutional Network” Model for Detecting Acetabular Fractures
Authors: Erne Felix , Dehncke Daniel , Herath Steven C. , Springer Fabian , Pfeifer Nico , Eggeling Ralf , Küper Markus Alexander
Published: July 2021

Background Fracture detection by artificial intelligence and especially Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (DCNN) is a topic of growing interest in current orthopaedic and radiological research. As learning a DCNN usually needs a large amount of training data, mostly frequent fractures as well as conventional X-ray are used. Therefore, less common fractures like acetabular fractures (AF) are underrepresented in the literature. The aim of this pilot study was to establish a DCNN for detection of AF using computer tomography (CT) scans.

Methods Patients with an acetabular fracture were identified from the monocentric consecutive pelvic injury registry at the BG Trauma Center XXX from 01/2003 – 12/2019. All patients with unilateral AF and CT scans available in DICOM-format were included for further processing. All datasets were automatically anonymised and digitally post-processed. Extraction of the relevant region of interests was performed and the technique of data augmentation (DA) was implemented to artificially increase the number of training samples. A DCNN based on Med3D was used for autonomous fracture detection, using global average pooling (GAP) to reduce overfitting.

Results From a total of 2,340 patients with a pelvic fracture, 654 patients suffered from an AF. After screening and post-processing of the datasets, a total of 159 datasets were enrolled for training of the algorithm. A random assignment into training datasets (80%) and test datasets (20%) was performed. The technique of bone area extraction, DA and GAP increased the accuracy of fracture detection from 58.8% (native DCNN) up to an accuracy of 82.8% despite the low number of datasets.

Conclusion The accuracy of fracture detection of our trained DCNN is comparable to published values despite the low number of training datasets. The techniques of bone extraction, DA and GAP are useful for increasing the detection rates of rare fractures by a DCNN. Based on the used DCNN in combination with the described techniques from this pilot study, the possibility of an automatic fracture classification of AF is under investigation in a multicentre study.
HMPA-Free Generation of Trialkylsilyllithium Reagents and Its Applications to the Synthesis of Silylboronic Esters
Authors: Oestreich Martin , Yoshida Hiroto , Kamio Shintaro , Imagawa Taiki , Nakamoto Masaaki
Published: July 2021

Trialkylsilyllithium species have turned out to be facilely generated by treating hexaalkyldisilanes with methyllithium in the presence of tris(N,N-tetramethylene)phosphoric triamide (TPPA) as an activator, which can be trapped by boron electrophiles to afford silylboronic esters including long-awaited Me3Si–B(pin).
Responsive Parenting as a Target for Telehealth Language Interventions in Fragile X Syndrome: Implications for Scalability and Best Practices
Authors: Bullard Lauren , Abbeduto Leonard
Published: July 2021

This review highlights the ways in which telehealth procedures can be implemented to help bridge the research-to-practice gap in supporting developmental outcomes for youth with fragile X syndrome (FXS). We review how the literature to date has informed potential treatment targets in the areas of speech and language development with a focus on understanding and supporting the dyadic relationship between the child and their biological mother, who is also impacted biologically. Notably, parental responsivity is an area that is strongly related to child language outcomes, both early and into adolescence, and thus, it is an important treatment target for subsequent interventions. To date, several parent-implemented interventions have been done in FXS across a broad age range (2–17-year-olds) all showing support not only that parents are successful in learning responsive strategies but also that there are subsequent impacts to child language development. Moreover, these interventions were successfully implemented at a distance through telehealth procedures including video teleconferencing and shared recordings of parent–child interactions. This review also addresses potential moderators of treatment gains. Implications for scaling such interventions in the future as well as best practices for incorporating telehealth procedures into future research and intervention programs are also discussed.