bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Religious Development Management in Forming the Character of Criminers
Authors: Abdurrauf Ahmad Nawawi , Wasliman Iim , Gaffar M. Andriana , Anwar Mustatul
Published: May 2021

Management of religious guidance in shaping the character of prisoners is a renewal, refinement or effort of action or activity carried out in an integrated, efficient and effective manner to obtain better results. If this guidance activity is carried out on prisoners, then religious guidance will give meaning to the prisoner to be faithful, knowledgeable and have a noble character in life and life. The process of forming good characters must be in accordance with the basis for the formation of good characters itself, namely the Al-Qur'an and the life and life examples of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Al-Qur'an is the Word of Allah SWT in which it provides guidance for humans in various aspects, one of which is about guidelines for behavior so that humans can distinguish between good and bad.
Training Management in Improving Teacher Performance
Authors: Rusyadi Ahmad , Syamsudin Abin , Wasliman Iim , Anwar Mustatul
Published: May 2021

The title of this thesis is "Management Education And Training To Improve Teacher Professionalism" (Descriptive Analysis Study in MAN 2 HSU, MAN 3 HSU in Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara). Problems that occur in education and training include education and training have not been done in a sustainable manner, the implementation of education and training has not been well scheduled, the implementation of education and training is very short, the implementation of education and training are partial and the development of overlapping material spends much time so inefficient, the competence of speakers is still lacking in education and training, and the time of education and training disrupt the process of teaching and learning activities take place. The purpose of this research is to know the planning, organizing, implementation, supervision, and effort to overcome inhibiting factor of education and training at MAN 2 HSU, MAN 3 HSU. This research is a qualitative research with descriptive method, because this study aims to get a deep picture. Data collection techniques used are observation, interview, and documentation. The main instruments are observation guides, interview guides, and documentation. Data were analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. Technique of examination of data validity by triangulation of source and technique. The results of this study indicate that the planning of education and training begins with the determination of needs as a first step in making the planning, organizing in the provision of education and training has been done based on the stages of implementation both theoretical, technical, and resources, evaluation of education and training conducted with 3 (three) stages of activities consisting of pre-training stage, stage during training and post-training stage, and efforts to overcome inhibiting factors of education and training not only from the implementers but from all elements in the provision of education and training including education and training participants . So based on the results of research that 2 schools have not reached the level of professionalism of teachers.
Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards: “The High Exercises of Divine Love,” by Ryan J. Martin
Authors: Schweitzer Don
Published: May 2021

Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards: “The High Exercises of Divine Love,” by Ryan J. Martin. London: T & T Clark, 2019. 281+ xiv pp. Cloth. $56.95. ISBN: 9780567682246
Understanding the Consecrated Life in Canada: Critical Essays on Contemporary Trends, edited by Jason Zuidema
Authors: Emory-Moore Christopher
Published: May 2021

Understanding the Consecrated Life in Canada: Critical Essays on Contemporary Trends, edited by Jason Zuidema. Editions SR, Volume 38 Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2015. 457 pp. + XI pp., Hb., $68. ISBN: 9781771121378.
Making Out Jean Vanier
Authors: Whitney-Brown Carolyn
Published: May 2021

In early 2020, news broke of Jean Vanier’s manipulative sexual practices. Just months earlier, I had published two books about how people in Canada and around the world took up the vision of Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche, an international network of communities of people with and without intellectual disabilities. Throughout this past year, I could not stop thinking about the whole situation, trying to make out Jean Vanier even while I want to de-center him. I find unexpected inspiration in queer theorist Kathryn Bond Stockton’s evocative book, Making Out. This reflection ends with no conclusions, only an invitation to think together about Jean Vanier and seemingly benign patriarchy.
Soul Retrieval Following Trauma
Authors: Simington Jane , Wagner Joan I. J.
Published: May 2021

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disabling psychiatric condition involving an ongoing re-experiencing of the traumatic events. In attempting to escape the distressing emotions involved in the reliving, many PTSD patients with prolonged traumatic experiences, such as childhood abuse and war experiences, show a clinical syndrome that is characterized by dissociation (Lanius, 2010). Spiritual interventions, such as various types of soul retrieval that have been practiced by various First Peoples worldwide, can be effective in addressing the soul loss that occurs as a result of dissociation. This study applied a soul retrieval regression therapy intervention to two different research groups, university students and Indigenous adults, with statistically significant results.
Optical Properties of Silver Nanowires Conjugated with Protein
Authors: Nga Do Thi , Huy Vu Van , Ha Chu Viet
Published: May 2021

Optical properties of protein-conjugated metallic nanowires are theoretically investigated based on the Mie theory and the core-shell model. Our numerical calculations show that optical spectra of protein-conjugated nanowires can have more a maximum compared to these nanowires without biomolecules. This finding is in a good agreement with previous experiments. We provide better interpretation for the origin of optical peaks in absorption spectrum of nanowires. Our results can be used for designing biosensors and bio-detectors.
Comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease
Authors: Chaulin A. M. , Duplyakov D. V.
Published: May 2021

Comorbidity is one of the most significant problems of modern healthcare. Numerous studies have analyzed the possible pathogenetic mechanisms and relationships between a wide variety of diseases. Cardiovascular (CVD) and pulmonary diseases, in particular chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), have a number of the same risk factors and pathogenetic links, which aggravate each other's course. Moreover, CVD and COPD are among the most common diseases in the world. This review provides up-to-date information on the prevalence, risk factors and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this unfavorable combination of diseases. Some problems of diagnosis and treatment of patients with COPD and CVD are also discussed.
Endovascular therapy in acute mesenteric ischemia after coronary artery bypass grafting: a case report and literature review
Authors: Belov D. V. , Shivanov I. V. , Saevets G. A. , Danko N. A. , Shopova E. N. , Pleshakov O. O.
Published: May 2021

In the pattern of abdominal complications after cardiac surgery, acute mesenteric ischemia is rare but high-mortality pathology. In the initial stages, the disease has no specific signs, which makes it difficult to perform early multislice computed tomography to diagnose it. Risk stratification and an individual approach to the choice of diagnostic and therapeutic measures aimed at early restoration of mesenteric blood flow will reduce the mortality in this complication.
Role of stimulating growth factor 2 and galectin-3 in predicting the ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy
Authors: Atabekov T. A. , Batalov R. E. , Sazonova S. I. , Gusakova A. M. , Krivolapov S. N. , Khlynin M. S. , Popov S. V.
Published: May 2021

Aim. To assess the role of stimulating growth factor 2 (ST-2) and galectin-3 in predicting the ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VTA) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <35%.

Material and methods. The study included 40 patients (men, 36 (90,0%); median age, 64,5 [57,5; 68,5] years) with CAD, NYHA class IIIII heart failure, LVEF <35%, indications for implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) (primary prevention of sudden cardiac death). Prior to ICD implantation, patients were measured for serum ST-2 and galectin-3 levels. For 18 months, patients were assessed for arrhythmic events recorded in the ICD memory.

Results. The 1st group consisted of 10 (25,0%) patients who had VTA episodes, arrested by antitachycardia pacing or shock during 18-month follow-up. The 2nd group consisted of 30 (75,0%) patients without VTA episodes. It was found that ST-2 concentration >22,48 ng/ml (p=0,02) and galectin-3 >10,95 ng/ml (p=0,009) corresponded to appropriate ICD discharge. Multivariate ROC analysis demonstrated that the only independent predictor of VTA was ST-2 elevation (odds ratio, 1,11; 95% CI, 1,01-1,21; p=0,023).

Conclusion. An increase in the concentration of both ST-2 >22,48 ng/ml and galectin-3 >10,95 ng/ml had a high predictive value in assessing the VTA risk in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. In multivariate analysis, an increase in ST-2 >22,48 ng/ml was an independent predictor of VTA.
Biomarkers of vascular cognitive impairment
Authors: Zimnitskaya O. V. , Mozheyko E. Yu. , Petrova M. M.
Published: May 2021

There is currently no approved list of vascular cognitive impairment biomarkers. The main problem for the practitioner in identifying cognitive impairment in patients is the differential diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, vascular cognitive impairment, and other diseases, which are much less common. Vascular cognitive impairment includes post-stroke dementia, cognitive dysfunction in cardio-and cerebrovascular diseases. Without etiology identification, it is impossible to prescribe adequate treatment. Another challenge is identifying cognitive impairment before dementia develops. This literature review is devoted to the search and critical analysis of candidates for biomarkers of vascular cognitive impairment and the establishment of markers of moderate cognitive dysfunction. The papers were searched for in the Web of Science and PubMed databases. A list of cerebrospinal fluid, plasma, serum and genetic biomarkers was made, allowing for differential diagnosis between vascular impairment and Alzheimer's disease. The markers of moderate cognitive dysfunction, which make it possible to identify cognitive impairment at the pre-dementia stage, were also identified.
Efficiency and safety of pharmacotherapy for postoperative pain in cardiac surgery
Authors: Sychev D. A. , Morozova T. E. , Shatskiy D. A. , Shikh E. V.
Published: May 2021

Intraoperative injury with the formation of a sternotomy wound is inevitably accompanied by postoperative pain, which has a negative effect on the postoperative period and prognosis of patients. Today, moderate and severe pain affects at least half of patients in the early postoperative period after cardiac surgery. Inadequate pain relief in the early postoperative period can lead to chronic pain, which significantly reduces the quality of life of patients. The concept of multimodal analgesia with different painkillers is a priority, effective and safe technique both after cardiac surgery and in other areas of surgery. The current review article is devoted to the analysis of efficacy and safety of various drug groups for postoperative pain relief in cardiac surgery.
Ultrasound assessment of muscle mass in the diagnosis of sarcopenia in cardiovascular patients
Authors: Erokhina A. S. , Golovanova E. D. , Miloserdov M. A.
Published: May 2021

Aim. To study the advantages of ultrasound versus anthropometric assessment of muscle mass for early diagnosis of sarcopenia in patients >45 years of age.

Material and methods. The study included 79 patients aged 4589 years with coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart failure, class 1-3 obesity. Diagnosis of hypertension was carried out according to the European (2018) and Russian (2019) guidelines; CAD — according to Russian Society of Cardiology (2020) guidelines. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to 2010 European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) criteria and 2018 EWGSOP2 guidelines. Muscle mass (MM) was determined by two methods: 1 — by measuring the rectus abdominis muscle (RAM) thickness using the ultrasound; 2 — by measuring the arm and lower leg circumference. Muscle strength was determined by wrist dynamometer. Muscle function was assessed using the 4-m gait speed test.

Results. The study showed that in patients aged >45 years admitted to the emergency cardiology department, the body mass index exceeded 25 kg/m2 in 88,6% of cases. The incidence of sarcopenia of varying severity was 55,7% (n=44). The differences in RAM thickness, arm and lower leg circumference between the groups of patients with/without sarcopenia were significant (p<0,001), but were less than the threshold only for RAM thickness. RAM thickness levels progressively decreased with increasing severity of sarcopenia and significantly differed at all stages compared to patients without sarcopenia (p<0,001), regardless of body mass index. A decrease in lower leg circumference below the threshold values determining a MM decrease was observed only in severe sarcopenia, and arm circumference — in both men and women only in severe sarcopenia. There were no significant differences for arm and lower leg circumference depending on sarcopenia stages in overweight and obese patients.

Conclusion. MM assessment by measuring RAM thickness with ultrasound in comparison with the anthropometric method makes it possible to diagnose sarcopenia in patients >45 years of age with cardiovascular diseases and obesity at earlier stages and to promptly recommend preventive measures.
Anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and an implanted cardiac resynchronization therapy device
Authors: Kirgizova M. A. , Savenkova G. M. , Kurlov I. O. , Krivolapov S. N. , Batalov R. E. , Popov S. V.
Published: May 2021

Aim. To study the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy after implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Material and methods. The study included 93 patients followed up from 2014 to 2016 (71 men and 22 women) aged 33-85 years (59,7±10,6) with stable CAD (group 1, n=44) and DCM (group 2, n=49). All patients were diagnosed with AF. The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 30,6±3,8%; the left ventricular end-diastolic dimension was 230,9±60,8 mm. All patients received anticoagulants for the prevention of thromboembolic events: a vitamin K antagonist (warfarin) or DOAC. The analysis of medical records, as well as ECG records, echocardiographic, 24-hour ECG monitoring data and information from implanted device was carried out. The follow-up period lasted 24 months.

Results. After 24-month follow-up, positive dynamics was noted in all patients — LVEF increased from 30,6±3,7% to 39,5±5,8%). In patients with DCM, a more pronounced increase in myocardial contractile function was noted. Stroke within time interval from 12 to 24 months developed in two patients taking warfarin, from different groups. Transient ischemic attacks were observed in 6 patients: in one patient from group 1 during the period from inclusion and 12-month visit, and in 5 patients from 12 to 24 months. Out of 5 patients, two belonged to group 1 and three — to group 2, while one patient took aspirin and the other 4 — warfarin. One patient from group 1 with persistent AF and vitamin K antagonist therapy had left atrial appendage thrombosis. Hemorrhagic strokes and major bleeding have not been reported.

Conclusion. Among patients taking DOAC, regardless of the underlying disease (CAD or DCM) and response to CRT, bleeding events were less often recorded, and there were no thromboembolic events.
Predictors of unsuccessful endovascular recanalization of coronary chronic total occlusion
Authors: Vasiliev D. K. , Rudenko B. A. , Shanoyan A. S. , Shukurov F. B. , Feshchenko D. A.
Published: May 2021

The prevalence of endovascular interventions for coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) remains small worldwide. This is due to the complexity of procedure and the risk of intraoperative complications. In this regard, the search for predictors of unsuccessful endovascular intervention in CTO plays a special role. This will allow for a careful selection of patients with the most favorable expectation effect of the operation. Aim. To identify predictors of unsuccessful endovascular recanalization of CTO.

Material and methods. This retrospective study included 180 patients with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD) in the period from November 2017 to June 2019, who had multivessel lesion in combination with CTO. In all patients, an attempt was made to achieve complete myocardial revascularization. Depending on the success of procedure, the patients were divided into two groups: complete and incomplete myocardial revascularization. The follow-up period was 12 months.

Results. All baseline characteristics of patients in the compared groups were similar. The successful recanalization rate of occlusion was 79,5%. Multivariate regression analysis showed that calcified CTO (p<0,001), baseline SYNTAX (Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with TAXUS and Cardiac Surgery) score >32 (p=0,006), CTO length >30 mm (p=0,046) and CTO of circumflex artery (p<0,01) are significant predictors of unsuccessful endovascular recanalization of CTO. To assess the predictive value of the model, a ROC analysis was carried out, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. The AUC was 0,87, which indicates a high predictive quality of the model. The sensitivity and specificity of the model were 78 and 81%, respectively.

Conclusion. The study showed that the presence of calcified CTO, SYNTAX score >32 points, CTO length >30 mm, and CTO of circumflex artery are significant predictors of unsuccessful CTO recanalization.
COVID-19 from the interdisciplinary standpoint. Round table
Authors: Mamedov M. N. , Rodionova Yu. V. , Yavelov I. S. , Smirnova M. I. , Dudinskaya E. N. , Potievskaya V. I.
Published: May 2021

On February 25, 2021, an expert round table was held, which considered the problem of interdisciplinary discussion of a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the development of joint actions for management of patients with chronic noncommunicable diseases during a pandemic.
Prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with stable coronary artery disease: myocardial revascularization or pharmacological treatment?
Authors: Yavelov I. S.
Published: May 2021

This review describes the results of randomized, controlled clinical trials comparing the outcomes of stable coronary artery disease after myocardial revascularization and non-invasive treatment, including the recently published results of the International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches (ISCHEMIA). New potentials for improving the prognosis in stable coronary artery disease with the help of drug treatment are characterized, the role of which has not yet been evaluated in studies comparing the effectiveness of invasive and conservative approaches to the management of such patients.
An insight into lung cancer: a comprehensive review exploring ALK TKI and mechanisms of resistance
Authors: Patcas Adela , Chis Ana Florica , Militaru Claudia Florentina , Bordea Roxana Ioana , Rajnoveanu Ruxandra , Coza Ovidiu Florin , Hanna Reem , Tiberiu Tamas , Todea Doina Adina
Published: May 2021

Implementation of precision medicine in lung cancer has benefited from intense research in the past years, developing subsequently an improved quality of life and increased overall survival of the patients. Targeted therapy has become one of the most important therapeutic innovations for the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) category with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangement. The aim of this review is to provide a through overview of the main molecules of ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) with their general and particular mechanisms of resistance, the main methods of ALK gene detection, each with advantages and limits and the future perspectives currently under research which try to overcome the mechanisms of resistance. We have used two of the most reliable medical databases EMBASE and PubMed to properly select the latest and the most relevant articles for this topic. Encouraged by the promising results, the clinical practice was enriched by the approval of tyrosine kinase inhibitor molecules, three generations being developed, each one with more powerful agents than the previous ones. Unfortunately, the resistance to TKI eventually occurs and it may be induced by several mechanisms, either known or unknown. Crizotinib was the most intensely studied TKI , becoming the first molecule approved into clinical practice and although four other drugs have been broadly used (alectinib, ceritinib, brigatinib and lorlatinib) it seems that even the most recently developed one remains imperfect due to the resistance mutations that developed. There are two types of resistance generally described for the entire class and for the particular drugs, but half of them remain unknown

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Moscow’s Creative Economy in Figures
Authors: Vlasova Valeriya , Gershman Mikhail , Gokhberg Leonid , Kutsenko Evgeniy , Popova Yana , Bredikhin Sergey , Boos Viktoriya , Ismagulova Saule , Demyanova Anna , Maksimenko Daniil , Belousova Veronika , Evpak Evgeniya , Maibakh Olesya , Polyakova Valentina , Popova Elena , Sychev Sergey , Chichkanov Nikolay
Published: May 2021

This report presented by the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE ISSEK) is dedicated to the statistical measurement of the creative economy of Moscow. This publication gives a first ever classification of Moscow’s creative industries – sectors of the economy where the major part of gross value added is generated out of creative activity and intellectual property rights management, and provides a description of approaches to calculating key indicators of their economic and territorial development. Original assessments of creative employment and foreign trade of creative goods on the basis of official data sources, as well as infographic profiles of selected creative industries, are provided. The report will be of practical interest to representatives of public authorities, managers and employees of companies, educational institutions, research institutes, experts and all involved in the creative economy agenda.
Access recirculation and adequacy of hemodialysis in different types of vascular access
Authors:   MBBS, DM (Nephrology), Consultant Nephrologist, Kalyani Kidney care Centre, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India, Shrijjaa Dr. P. , Unni Dr. V. N. Narayanan ,   MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology), Head of Nephrology Department, Astermedcity, Kochi, Kerala, India, Prabakar Dr. M. ,   MS, DNB (Urology), Consultant Nephrologist, Kalyani Kidney care Centre, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638009, India
Published: May 2021

Introduction: Haemodialysis requires recirculation, and it happens when dialysed blood returningthrough the venous needle re-enters the extracorporeal circuit through the arterial needle, ratherthan returning to the systemic circulation. Significant recirculation should be expected, when there isan inadequate reduction in the values of urea. During End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), adequatedialysis is of utmost importance because it influences the morbidity and mortality of the patients.Methods and materials: The study was carried out in 200 patients who underwent haemodialysisat the dialysis unit in Kalyani kidney care centre, Erode. Patients were actively evaluated fromFebruary 2018 till November 2018. Patients were randomized and accordingly 64 patients wereenrolled in category I Arteriovenous fistula (AVF), 63 Patients in category II Internal JugularCatheter (IJC) and category III Femoral Catheter (FC) each and 10 patients in category IV PermCatheter (PC). Success recirculation was estimated and adequacy of haemodialysis was donevirtually. Calculated Kt/V was done in almost all patients. Results: The mean access recirculationrate was 6.3+5.1% in those with AVF, while in IJC and FC groups were 6.7+4.5% and 24.4+11.7%respectively. When the two groups were compared, AVF vs FC groups, the difference was statisticallysignificant (p value<0.001) and in IJC vs FC groups, the difference was statistically less significant(p-value <0.001) in both AR% and online Kt/V. Conclusion: An arteriovenous2QQ2 fistula has lessaccess recirculation, when compared to temporary catheters. On the other hand, the femoralcatheter has more access recirculation, when compared to the internal jugular catheter. Thedifference in calculated Kt/V with the three types of vascular access has no statistical significance.
The first record of Melilotoides schischkinii (Fabaceae) from Amur Region, Russia
Authors:   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Koldaeva Marina N. , Kalinkina Valentina A. ,   Botanical Garden-Institute FEB RAS, Darman Galina F. ,   Amur Branch of the Botanical Garden- Institute FEB RAS
Published: May 2021

Information about a new locality of Melilotoides schischkinii (Vassilcz.) Soják (Fabaceae), a rare endemic to Amur Region, is provided in the article. The habitat of the plant and the status of its population in the region are described. The new locality is remote from the known range of the species, which significantly expands its distribution.
A contribution to the syntaxonomic diversity of the Tazovsky Peninsula, Arctic Russia
Authors:   Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Telyatnikov Michael Yu. , Khitun Olga V. ,   Komarov Botanical Institute RAS, Czernyadjeva Irina V. ,   Komarov Botanical Institute RAS, Kuzmina Ekaterina Yu. ,   Komarov Botanical Institute RAS, Ermokhina Ksenia A. ,   Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution RAS
Published: May 2021

Syntaxonomic diversity of the vegetation in the southern tundra subzone of the Tazovsky Peninsula is represented by six associations, three subassociations and three variants. Four associations (Dicrano maji–Salicetum lanatae Khitun ass. nov. hoc loco, Sphagno girgensohnii–Betuletum nanae Khitun ass. nov. hoc loco, Empetro subholarctici– Eriophoretum vaginati Khitun ass. nov. hoc loco, Eriophoro leiocarpi–Caricetum rotundatae Khitun ass. nov. hoc loco), the three subassociations (Hierochloo alpinae– Hylocomietum splendentis empetretosum subholarctici Khitun subass. nov. hoc loco, Eriophoro leiocarpi–Caricetum rotundatae typicum Khitun subass. nov. hoc loco, Eriophoro leiocarpi–Caricetum rotundatae caricetosum chordorrhizae Khitun subass. nov. hoc loco) and the three variants are described for the first time. A high degree of similarity was found between vegetation of the Tazovsky Peninsula and vegetation of the southern part of the Gydansky Peninsula (the typical tundra subzone). They have four of six associations in common, whereas with the northern part of the typical tundra there is only one association in common.
On the ecology of lawn communities in the cities of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Authors:   South-Ural Botanical Garden-Institute of the Ufa Federal Scientific Center RAS, Golovanov Yaroslav M. , Abramova Larisa M. ,   South-Ural Botanical Garden-Institute of the Ufa Federal Scientific Center RAS, Zhigunov Oleg Yu. ,   South-Ural Botanical Garden-Institute of the Ufa Federal Scientific Center RAS, Anishchenko Irina Ev. ,   South-Ural Botanical Garden-Institute of the Ufa Federal Scientific Center RAS
Published: May 2021

This article provides information on the ecology of lawn communities in the cities of the Urals of the Republic of Bashkortostan (Ufa, Sterlitamak, Salavat, Ishimbay, Meleuz, Birsk, Neftekamsk, Yanaul). On the basis of 195 relevés, the ecological regimes of lawn communities and their species were determined using the ecological scales of Landolt. DCA ordination of the relevés confirmed their floristic differentiation into 4 associations, 2 subassociations, and 5 facies assigned to the alliance Cynosurion cristati of the class Molinio–Arrhenatheretea. The main contribution to the differentiation of communities is made by the thermoclimatic factor, soil moisture and nutrient regimes. The ranges of values of environmental factors of the lawn communities are determined. When conditions deteriorate, there is a succession of lawn communities from subass. typicum of the ass. Leontodono–Poetum pratensis via the subass. cichorietosum intybi of the same association to the ass. Poo pratensis– Plantaginetum majoris. At the same time, species diversity first increases due to the invassion of synanthropic species, and then decreases. Lawns considered to belong to synanthropized vegetation when the number of synanthropic species reaches 56–63 %. Along with traditional herbal mixtures with Poa pratensis, herbal mixtures with Festuca rubra and Lolium perenne are recommended, the combination of which better corresponds to a fairly wide range of environmental conditions of the Urals. Regular maintenance, watering and mowing are also necessary, which extend the life of the lawns.
CHERNOHIRSKYI TRAIL AS A BRAND OF UKRAINIAN HIKING TOURISM
Authors: Vyshnevskyi Viktor
Published: May 2021

Aim: promotion of the walking route by the Chornohora Ridge of the Ukrainian Carpathians in the section from Hoverla to Pip Ivan mountain.

Methods: observation, measurement, description, comparison, analysis, analogy, cartographic, statistical. Based on radar survey data SRTM and Global Mapper program it was created a three-dimensional image of the studied region. The SAS.Planet program was used to measure distances.

Results: A three-dimensional image of the Ukrainian Carpathians was created using SRTM data. The main information about the highest Chornohirskyi Ridge in these mountains was presented. The route from Hoverla to Pip Ivan mountain is described. It is proposed to call it the Chernohirskyi Trail. Data on the height of the terrain at the beginning and end of the route are shown. A brief description of the tourist attractions on the trail is provided, including lakes Nesamovyte and Brebeneskul. Information on the meteorological and at the same time astronomical observatory "White Elephant", which was built on the eve of the Second World War was presented. Modern measures for its restoration are described, in particular as to installation of an automated meteorological station on its roof. Based on observations on nearby meteorological stations, the climatic conditions on the route were identified. Data about air temperature in January and in the warm period of the year are presented. The features of air temperature changes, depending on elevation, are established. Data on the amount of precipitation at existing meteorological stations in the mountains are provided. Information on the height of snow cover was presented. The features of snow formation and its disappearance in the southeastern part of the Ukrainian Carpathians are shown.

Scientific novelty. The hiking route by the Chornohora Ridge of the Ukrainian Carpathians is substantiated as brand of Ukrainian hiking tourism. The expediency of traffic from Hoverla to Pip Ivan has been proved. It was found that at altitudes above 1000 m the decrease in air temperature in July is 0.40 C per 100 m altitude, in August – 0.30 C per 100 m. It is substantiated that the best time to travel along the Chornohirskyi Ridge is August. The significant distribution of snow cover on the Chornohirskyi Ridge, which is the highest within the Ukrainian Carpathians, is shown.

Practical significance: popularization of tourism in the Ukrainian Carpathians, providing tourists with information to make travel more interesting and safe.
MODERN REALITIES OF THE TOURISM MARKET OF UKRAINE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PERIOD: CHALLENGES AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Authors: Bielousova Natalyа , Skorostetska Olha
Published: May 2021

Purpose. To consider the problems of the tourism market in modern conditions, the crown of the viral period, with an emphasis on adapting the mechanism of tourist services, restructuring consciousness and looking for ways to optimize the implementation of new approaches in the practical work of travel agencies and higher educational institutions that train specialists in the tourism industry.

Methodology. Analytical, statistical, comparative-geographical and synthetic methods were used.

Results. The main conceptual issues on the problems of the existence of the tourist sphere of Ukraine during the corona of the virus were voiced at the remote scientific and practical conference "Ukrainian tourism in the conditions of the corona and post corona of the viral period: anti-crisis scenarios, international experience, best practices", which was organized with the assistance of the department Geography of Ukraine and the Department of Regional Studies and Tourism of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, to which experts-practitioners of the tourism industry, representatives of state institutions related to tourism, teachers of universities in the city of Kiev and Ukraine were invited.

Scientific novelty. As part of the modern life of mankind, corrected by the latest outbreak of the global pandemic COVID-19, a number of problems of economic, political, social, economic, educational and general human nature have arisen, the solution of which requires a significant rethinking of the existing situation in society and the provision of proposals for a new format for future life humanity and, in particular, in Ukraine. Taking into account the peculiarities of tourism development in each individual country, the priority planned actions should be the development and implementation of the "Roadmap for Tourism Development in Ukraine", which will spell out the main provisions for the practical implementation of the program during the corona virus and the stage of exit from the post-coronavirus period. The article analyzes the international experience in the implementation of such programs, evaluates the factual material concerning the introduction of the "Road Map" in the conditions of the Ukrainian tourist market.

Practical significance. The article raises difficult issues related to the realities of modern life of people within the framework of the tourism sector of Ukraine, with its problems, challenges and practical solutions. The publication materials can be used in the educational process in higher educational institutions that train specialists for the Ukrainian tourism industry, the practical activities of travel operators and agencies, in the process of work of departments and professional institutions, relate to the tourism system of providing services or the processes of studying the production of innovative technologies in tourism sphere of Ukraine.
A retrospective study of antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of aerobic microbial isolates from urine samples of patients attending a tertiary care hospital
Authors: S Ahmad , N Jahan , SS Ahmad , N Singh , R Khatoon
Published: May 2021

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections encountered in clinical practice. Objective: This is a retrospective study to evaluate the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of aerobic microbial isolates from urine samples of patients with complaints suggestive of UTI. Materials and methods: A total of 3116 urine samples which were received in the Department of Microbiology during the study period from April 2018 to March 2019 were analyzed. Results: Out of 3116 urine samples from both outpatient (OPD) and inpatient department (IPD), 2614 samples showed either growth of contaminants or insignificant or no growth of microorganisms, whereas, 502 samples showed significant microbial growth on aerobic culture giving overall prevalence of UTI in the study population to be 16.1%. Of these 502 culture positives, majority was found to be from OPD (51.0%) patients, amongst females (62.9%), and Escherichia coli being the commonest isolate (49.8%). The antibiotic sensitivity of uroisolates of Escherichia coli were found to range from 46.0-70.0%. Conclusion: In view of the increasing drug resistance amongst pathogens causing UTI, antimicrobial susceptibility should be done before initiating definitive therapy. These data may be used to formulate local antibiotic policies in order to assist clinicians in the rationale use of antibiotics.
Primary tumors of the ribs – A pictorial essay
Authors: S Kakarla
Published: May 2021

Primary tumors of the ribs are rare. However, they are often seen due to the high number of bones of the ribs and also the frequency of chest films taken for various conditions. They may be benign or malignant. Tumor like lesions are more in number than primary tumors of the ribs. Chest film is the first one to detect the tumor. Benign tumors include tumors arising from the osseous tissue, cartilaginous tissue, fibrous tissue, vascular tissue and other miscellaneous tumors arising from the other part of tissues. Similarly, primary malignant lesions arise from the tissues as mentioned earlier. Radiologically, there are several signs to identify and diagnose these tumors. Some of the lesions need advanced imaging such as CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclide scan and PET CT.
Averrhoa bilimbi ingestion and acute kidney injury: A case series
Authors: AR Madhura , PM Jayaraj
Published: May 2021

Averrhoa bilimbi (Irumban puli) is commonly used in South India for variety of household preparations and also as a remedy for hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia. The fruit has very high oxalate content which, when consumed in large quantities, forms calcium oxalate crystals in the renal tubules. These crystals get adhered to the tubular cells and cause cell necrosis resulting in acute kidney injury. We describe a series of 4 such cases who presented to us in acute renal failure after consumption of Averrhoa bilimbi in excess. 3 out of 4 patients required hemodialysis. There was recovery of renal function at the end of 2-6 weeks.
Analyzing the Effect of Radiation on Human beings of Electromagnetic waves from BTS and MS in Kushtia, Bangladesh
Authors: Et. al. Md. Shariful Islam,
Published: May 2021

Based on Base Transceiver Station (BTS) and Mobile Station (MS) radiation, the residence of Kushtia district in Bangladesh is usually concerned with the potential health effects. Inhabitants, living in this part of Bangladesh are using communication, internet browsing, and other related uses with the help of mobile cellular communication system. The subscriber needed improving radio coverage, excellent communication networks, and quicker speed for internet browsing with the recent developments in mobile cellular communication technologies. To meet this demand, service providers of mobile cellular companies set up several BTS, which emit harmful radiation that has extremely detrimental impact on the human body. Through this paper, the effects of electromagnetic radiation of MS as well as BTS on the human body have been analyzed and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation levels of MSs along with BTSs located in this region have been measured. These measurements have been compared with the measured value provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Finally, a cross-sectional analysis was carried out to evaluate the understanding and self-reported health risks of Electromagnetic waves (EMW) radiation emittedfrom the MS as well as BTS among the inhabitants of this region who are living near and a little away from BTS.
A Novel Bayesian Framework For Multi-State Disease Progression Of Lung Cancer
Authors: Et. al. K. Karthikayani,
Published: May 2021

CT screening has been commonly used to identify and diagnose lung cancer in its early stages. CT has been shown in clinical studies to reduce lung cancer mortality by 20% as compared to plain chest radiography; however, existing CT screening services face obstacles such as high over diagnosis rates, high costs, and elevated radiation exposure.The study develops computer and deep learning models for predictive lung cancer diagnosis and disease progression prediction in an effort to solve these difficulties. Using a symmetric chain code method and a machine learning system, a novel lung segmentation approach was first developed. The lung nodules connected to the lung wall are included in this process, which minimises over-segmentation error. Finally, to predict the inter disease progression of lung cancer, a Bayesian method was coupled with a prolonged Markov model.The resultant model calculates specific lung cancer state transition data, which can be used to make customised screening recommendations. Extensive trials and results have shown the efficacy of these approaches, paving the way for current CT screening systems to be optimised and improved.
Cascaded Feed Forward Multilayer Neural Network based MPPT Controller for Improving the Performance of Photovoltaic System
Authors: Et. al. Mr. M Rupesh,
Published: May 2021

This paper deals with the energy production of photovoltaic (PV) cells in different weather conditions. Today, photovoltaic generation plays an important role in generating electricity and satisfies the demand of the island's consumers. The power generation of the PV cell was completely dependent upon sunlight and temperature, but sunlight and temperature changed forever in nature. The many researchers are working on different MPPT technologies for a PV system. Conventional MPPT controllers cannot withstand a sudden change of weather conditions. The main aim of this article is to compare the various conventional and intelligent controller such as the GA, Fuzzy, KGMO, and CNFF for MPPT of the PV system. The proposed intelligent controller was developed and simulated by the MATLAB environment for MPPT in the PV system. In addition, the above results are evaluated and compared. Based on performance, the optimal smart controller has been recommended as MPPT of the PV system
Development of GUI for Detetection of Eye Disorders in Infants
Authors: Et. al. Aditya Singh,
Published: May 2021

Strabismus is one of the most common vision diseases in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. The condition may be present occasionally or constantly and if it is present during a large part of childhood, it may result in amblyopia or loss of depth perception. In contrast to manual diagnosis, automatic recognition can significantly reduce labor cost and increase diagnosis efficiency. In this paper, we propose to detect ICD-10-CM Code H50.9 unspecified strabismus using CNN and Image Processing techniques. There are four types of strabismus namely exotropia, esotropia, hypertropia and hypotropia which we aim to detect. We furthermore aim to introduce a GUI particularly into pediatric ophthalmology where obtaining relevant diagnostic information is taxing.
Intelligent Control Strategy to Enhance Power Smoothing of Renewable based Microgrid with Hybrid Energy Storage
Authors: Et. al. Yashwant Joshi,
Published: May 2021

A stand-alone renewable based microgrid (MG) performance with a hybrid energy storage system has been examined in this work. Stand-alone MG system mainly consists of a solar photovoltaic (PV) and permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based wind system. The hybrid energy storage system is based on Ni-Metal- Hydride (NiMH) battery and a supercapacitor (SC).  The paper's primary goal is to propose an artificial neural network (ANN) based control strategy for charging/discharging control of Ni-Metal- Hydride battery & supercapacitor. The proposed maximum power tracking techniques (MPPT) include perturb and observe (P& O) algorithm for solar PV system while optimum torque (OT) MPPT for PMSG based wind turbine. The ANN-based control mechanism can maintain the DC bus voltage constant and trigger the supercapacitor to limit the battery current when the battery charging/ discharging current reached its threshold value. The proposed model responds quickly to intermittent nature PV-wind power generation or load power variation.
Morphological variability in coenopopulations of the rare species Adonis villosa Ledeb. (Ranunculaceae) in the North Altai
Authors: Achimova Altynai Alekseevna , Papina Olga Nikolaevna , Zhmud Elena Viktorovna
Published: May 2021

This paper examines the morphological variability in coenopopulations of the rare species Adonis villosa Ledeb., which grows in the North Altai. We have described the features of the places where this rare species grows in the Maiminsky (on the right bank of the Maima river, in the vicinity of the villages of Maima, Kyzyl-Ozek, Kutash) and Choysky Districts (in the vicinity of the villages of Choya, Karasuk, Paspaul, Levinka). The studies of intra- and inter-population variability in dynamics over the years were conducted. It is established that the degree of variability of morphological features in similar ecological and geographical conditions is influenced by weather conditions. Based on the analysis of the state of the studied coenopopulations, the limiting factors for the growth and development of plants and the most favorable conditions for the introduction of this rare species into the culture were identified. The limiting factors should be considered insufficient moisture in the winter-spring period, a higher altitude location, the presence of low grassy cover and the absence of woody and shrubby vegetation. All the A. villosa specimens we studied were confined to well-warmed, open slopes, mainly in the southern exposure. In the most favorable conditions, up to 7 lateral shoots can form on the axial shoot. In most cases, individuals of A. villosa form 23 lateral shoots. It was found that the parameters of the length of generative shoots were characterized by higher variability than the number of enrichment shoots. During the three-year observation period, individuals growing on the edge of the forest canopy were significantly higher. The shortest individuals were recorded (the height did not exceed 20 cm) in the coenopopulation located on an open, uncultivated area with low grass cover.
Phytoremediation potential of flowering plants in relation to lead
Authors: Vityaz Svetlana Nikolaevna , Kolosova Marina Mikhailovna , Dremova Maria Sergeevna , Kazakova Maria Andreevna , Rotkina Ekaterina Borisovna
Published: May 2021

This paper deals with the study of the phytoremediation potential of flowering plants in relation to lead ions under laboratory conditions. The test cultures were phacelia tansy (Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth.), white mustard (Sinapis alba L.), small-flowered marigolds (Tagеtes patula L.) and a mixture of cereal grasses consisting of red fescue 40% (Festuca rubra L.), perennial ryegrass 50% (Lolium perenne L.) and meadow bluegrass 10% (Poa pratensis L.). Under the experimental conditions lead ions in concentrations of 2 and 10 MPC were introduced into the soil sampled from the territory of agricultural lands (leached medium-thick heavy loamy chernozem with a high content of humus, mobile phosphorus and exchangeable potassium, low content of nitrate nitrogen, bulk and mobile forms of lead). It has been established that all representatives of weeds, ornamental and green manure plants selected as test crops are capable, to one degree or another, of accumulating lead ions from soils and therefore can function as phytoremediators of agricultural lands intended for organic farming. The ability to accumulate lead ions increases in the following order: phacelia marigolds mustard a mixture of cereal grasses. The maximum effect of phytoremediation of the soil was revealed in the variant with a cereal mixture (the content of lead ions in the soil with the introduction of 2 MPC decreases by 32,8%, with the introduction of 10 MPC by 23,6%).