bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hydrogen generation by hydrolysis of ammonia borohydride using the Nano-Bimetallic catalyst
Authors: ONAT Erhan , İZGİ Mehmet Sait
Published: March 2021

Ammonia boron is one of the chemical compounds with high energy density that eliminates the problem of storing hydrogen, a clean energy source. Ammonia borane (NH3BH3), one of the chemical hydrogen storage compounds; High hydrogen capacity (19.6% H2 by mass) has a very important place in hydrogen fuel technology due to its stable structure in its aqueous solution.

The main parameter determining the ammonia borane hydrolysis, hydrogen production efficiency and reaction course is catalyst. Different structures and methods are used for catalyst production. One of these methods is catalysts produced from transition metal complexes with high catalytic effect and low cost. This study focuses on the hydrolysis of hydrogen production parameters from ammonia borane through the synthesized Co-Cr-B catalyst using the low cost of cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr). The synthesized Co-Cr-B catalyst was interacted with the ammonia borane solution. Later, optimum conditions for the hydrolysis of ammonia bora were determined by catalyst amount, different NaOH concentration and catalytic activity at different temperatures. Reaction kinetics were examined based on the data obtained. The activation energy of the reaction was 22.3 kJ mol-1, the degree of reaction was determined as the 1st degree.
Remote Sensing and GIS Based Comparative study of watershed of different Physiographic Conditions, Wainganga Sub Basin, Maharashtra
Authors: Bisen Devendra K.
Published: March 2021

The present study carried by a Wainganga river basin is of critical importance for Maharashtra to preserve its watershed, drainage, relief, soil, forests, wildlife, and tribal population dependent on it. Protecting the basin however does not seem to be priority for the state. The very lifeline of the Wainganga River is being subjected to growing pressure. Its flow has already been obstructed at several places with dams and barrages. By 2012 there were as many as 149 dams built in Wainganga basin. The river in its initial reaches flow westwards and thereafter southwards in M.P. State and continues to flow Southwards in Maharashtra State. Several studies related to different aspects of channel cross section and longitudinal profile river have been carried out from different parts of the country and abroad. Recent emphasis is placed on quantitative geomorphology of drainage basin by various methods and measures to establish the interrelationship of cross section and longitudinal profile river and to impact on river morphology. Water is not only for sustains of life but also determines the quality of life. Assessing water quality is important as quantity in water resources planning and management. It may be observed that the existence of human being a lot of serious problem to disturbance of quality and quantity of water. There are several reasons for scarcity of water and most important things to the increasing population and changing environment condition in the local as well as world level. For sustainable development requirement to that fresh water is indispensable for human survival. Water is being transferred to irrigation and urban industrial uses, putting additional stress on the performance of the irrigation sector. Keeping in mind the scarcity of water resources to cater to the multi various needs of the growing population along the Wainganga River with the vagaries of monsoon precipitation and dearth for quality of water. The purpose of the present research work is to describe the physical condition in Wainganga drainage basin as a system unit resulting from the interaction between landuse & landcover and topography, which is an impact of socio economic condition and surrounding area or region.
Assessing Intrinsic Mechanism of Service Quality Factors and it Effect on Patient Retention in Ghanaian Private Hospitals
Authors: Banahene Jonathan , Dai Baozhen , Opuni Antwi Maxwell , Kissi Jonathan
Published: March 2021

The achievement of patient retention by a healthcare facility can be established by the provision of quality service delivery. The main objective of this paper is to assess the intrinsic mechanism of service quality factors and it effect on patient retention in Ghanaian private hospitals. The sample size of the study was 880 patients. Data collection was done among inpatient and outpatients of four selected private hospitals in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Due to population density of private hospitals, most of the respondents hailed from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western-South, Central and Eastern Regions from Ghana. The questionnaires used for the study were made up of 37 items that include 33 items on intrinsic mechanism of service quality; two items on trust and 4 items of patient satisfaction were use as mediators of service quality factors and patient retention, lastly, 4 items on Patient retention. The validity and reliability of the data was confirmed. SPSS statistical software and WarpPLS software were use to analysis the data. It was revealed that there is a strong relationship between the factors of service quality (Empathy, Safety, Improvement of care and Efficient) and patient retention. The mediators (trust and patient satisfaction) shown positive significant between factors service quality and patient retention. This study recommends that if private hospitals management pays much attention to the above factors of service quality, they are going to retain most of their patients. This paper further stress that trust and patient satisfaction should be the benchmark of every private hospitals to retain their patients.
Diversity of Endophtic Bacteria in Aerides crispa, an Epiphytic Orchid
Authors: S Darsha , M Jayashankar
Published: March 2021

Aerides crispa is an epiphytic flowering orchid belongs to the family Orchidaceae.we have identified five different endophytic bacteria from this orchid. Genotypic characterization of the bacterial culture was done using 16S rDNA sequencing after PCR amplification. These sequences were compared with the known similar bacterial sequences from the NCBI GenBank database. Homological relationship of the bacteria was also compared by Phylogenetic tree generation. Bacteria obtained were Bacillus pumilus MT463728, Bacillus megaterium MT540506, Lysinibacillus fusiformis MT540507, Bacillus cereus MT540510, Aneurinibacillus migulanus. From the study, we have molecularly characterized and documented five different endophytic bacteria from the epiphytic orchid, A crispa. This shows the diversity of endophytes in orchids which speaks a lot about the urgent necessity of bioconservation without words.
An Experimental Study on Selected Performance Properties of 100% Cotton Terry Fabrics
Authors: ALA Deniz Mutlu
Published: March 2021

This paper presents an experimental study of the selected performance properties of 100% cotton terry fabrics. In this study, nine different constructions of terry fabrics are woven with Ne 12/1, Ne 16/1 and Ne 20/1 100% carded cotton ring spun weft yarns in three different weft densities. Fabric samples are subjected to 5 washing cycles before undergoing the tests; air permeability, resistance to pile loop extraction, bursting strength, tensile strength, tear strength, abrasion resistance, static water absorption and drying rate. Experimental results were analyzed using General Linear Model Analysis, Correlation Analysis and Paired-Samples T Test Analysis. According to results, weft yarn count is effective on air permeability, resistance to pile loop extraction, bursting strength, tensile strength, tear strength, mass loss ratio and static water absorption and weft density is effective on air permeability, resistance to pile loop extraction (15, 20 and 25 mm pulling distances), bursting strength, tensile strength, tear strength, mass loss ratio and remaining water ratio. The statistical evaluations demonstrate that repeated launderings also effect the performance properties of woven terry fabrics.
ФОРМУВАННЯ СУСПІЛЬНО-ПОЛІТИЧНИХ ПОГЛЯДІВ УКРАЇНСЬКОГО КООПЕРАТОРА МИКОЛИ ЛЕВИТСЬКОГО В ПЕРІОД 1890-Х – ПОЧАТКУ 1900-Х РОКІВ
Authors: Житков Олександр
Published: March 2021

У статті аналізується проблема формування соціально-економічних та політичних поглядів громадсь- кого діяча, відомого українського кооператора Миколи Васильовича Левитського (1859–1936). Зважаючи на внесок у розвиток теорії кооперації та міжнародний кооперативний рух, практичну діяльність зі створення кооперативів у Херсонській губернії Російської імперії, сучасники називали М. Левитського «кооперативним батьком». Автором акцентується увага на вивченні впливу на свідомість Миколи Левитського окремих викладачів Златопільської прогімназії Чигиринського повіту Київської губернії, які дотримувалися прогресивних суспільних поглядів, висвітлюється його спілкування з видатними представниками українського письменства, такими як Іван Франко, Леся Українка, Іван Карпенко-Карий. На основі аналізу наукової літератури та архівних джерел автором публікації обґрунтовано думку, що суспільно-політичні погляди М. Левитського розвивалися у середовищі української інтелігенції м. Єлисаветграду, яка сповідувала народницькі ідеали. Знання, здобуті в прогімназії, самоосвіта юнака, особливо щоденне спо- стереження за трансформаціями селянського господарства у пореформеному українському селі, дали поштовх до практичного застосування набутих М. Левитським теоретичних знань. Домінантою його діяльності у «єлисаветградський період» було обґрунтування економічної доцільності й необхідності створення місцевими селянами виробничих кооперативів із метою протистояння експлуатації селянського дрібного господарства в умовах формування капіталістичного ринку. Зазначаються здобутки й невдачі «артільного батька» у створенні перших кооперативних об’єднань, розкривається ставлення до цієї справи селян, висвітлюються оцінки внеску М. Левитського у розвиток українського кооперативного руху в Наддніпрянщині на межі ХIХ–ХХ століть.
ВПЛИВ ЛІВОНСЬКОЇ ВІЙНИ НА ВСТАНОВЛЕННЯ САМОДЕРЖАВНОЇ МОНАРХІЇ В МОСКОВСЬКІЙ ДЕРЖАВІ В ДРУГІЙ ПОЛОВИНІ XVI СТОЛІТТЯ
Authors: Бондаренко Олег
Published: March 2021

Мета статті полягає в розкритті деяких аспектів, пов’язаних із проведенням російською владою політики возз’єднання західноросійських (білоруських) і південноросійських (українських) земель у складі Московської дер- жави. Автор вважає, що після розпаду Золотої Орди Московська держава прагнула зайняти місце, що звільнило полюса геополітичної сили в прикордонні Східної Європи та Північно-Західної Азії. Однак на роль гегемона східноєвропейського простору також претендувала польсько-литовська унія. У дослідженні автором розглядаються основні передумови встановлення самодержавного ладу в Московській державі та спроби з боку царської влади проводити політику об’єднання східнослов’янських земель. Акцентується увага на тому, що основні причини, які призвели до Лівонської війни, були зумовлені конфліктом між Московсь- кою державою та Великим князівством Литовським через західноросійські й південноросійські території. Уряд Великого князівства Литовського прагнув не допустити посилення Московської держави з її виходом до Балтійського моря. Автор вважає, що утвердження опричнини було пов’язане з потрясіннями Російсько-Литовської війни та пер- шими важкими ураженнями царських військ. Це був репресивний захід, спрямований проти служивих людей, які становили основну масу емігрантів, що прямувала до Великого князівства Литовського. З XV століття й аж до кінця XVII століття відбувалася досить напружена боротьба за представників стану військовиків між польсь- ко-литовською унією та Московською державою. Оцінка подій XVI століття дає автору змогу зазначити, що основним напрямом зовнішньої політики Московської держави був західний, за якого російський уряд прагнув возз’єднати західноросійські землі та про- водив експансію в Прибалтиці. Натомість на півдні та сході Москва вела оборонні війни.
THE CRITICS OF THOMAS LICKONA’S CHARACTER EDUCATION: ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Hafizallah Yandi
Published: March 2021

This paper aims to explain the concept of Thomas Lickona's character education based on the study of Islamic psychology. Thomas character education is an educational design oriented to moral knowledge, moral feelings, and moral action. Overall character education can be defined as a way of thinking and behaving based on aspects of knowledge (cognitive), feelings (feeling), and action (action). Islamic psychology is considered relevant in examining aspects of psychology contained in Thomas Lickona's character education. Islamic psychology is literally a science that discusses human behavior and soul based on an Islamic perspective. The existence of a paradigm similarity in the character education of Thomas Lickona and Islamic Psychology is in terms of moral values ​​in Islam called morality. Islamic psychology has three concepts on how to implement a value, namely, aspects of Jismiah, Nafsiyah, and Ruhaniah are concepts in character building, which means there will be integrated structures in realizing the ideal character shape in the scientific frame of Islamic psychology
ANÁLISE DE SAÚDE EM TRABALHADORES DE UMA REDE DE SUPERMERCADO EM TUPANCIRETÃ/RS
Authors: Langner da Cruz Paola , Dos Santos Moro Karol , Alves Camila , Gabriela Chaves Callai Lúcia , Goretti Moreira Leal de Carvalho Themis , Ribas Milene Almeida
Published: March 2021

O ambiente de trabalho de um supermercado envolve atividades que trazem elevados riscos ergonômicos decorrentes de postura incorreta, trabalho físico pesado, equipamentos inadequados e trabalho repetitivo, interferindo diretamente na queda de seu rendimento, levando ao comprometimento da integridade física e da saúde dos funcionários, como consequência traz ao trabalhador traumas físicos e psicológicos, como a depressão, e invalidez. Desta forma, este estudo caracteriza-se como observacional, de perfil populacional e neste primeiro momento, traz os pré-resultados da pesquisa intitulada “Caracterização da força de preensão manual dos trabalhadores em rede de supermercados”, analisando o perfil sociodemográfico e sintomas osteomusculares de cerca de 72 trabalhadores da rede de supermercados Dino’s da cidade de Tupanciretã/RS. A partir dos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que cerca de 52,1% dos funcionários expuseram sentir algum tipo de sintoma ou desconforto, com predomínio à região lombar (9,7%/n=7), ombros e braços (ambas com 5,6%/n=4), antebraço, joelho e tornozelo (2,8%/n=2 cada), e com maior incidência entre operadores de caixa. Por fim, entende-se que esta pesquisa beneficia trabalhadores e empresários, pois os resultados encontrados podem levar a um direcionamento preventivo na saúde do trabalhador, dando atenção à saúde, integridade física, segurança e melhorias no ambiente de trabalho.
OBSERVAÇÃO DA PERDA DE PRODUTOS HORTIFRUTIGRANJEIROS
Authors: Eich Caroline , Braun Genito Carlos , Tragnago José Luiz
Published: March 2021

Este trabalho apresenta elementos que visam dar embasamento teórico para a aquisição de itens hortifrutigranjeiros, uma vez que nessa atividade as compras dos lotes de mercadorias acontecem geralmente através de deduções ou pela média de venda dos produtos. O artigo apresenta um estudo de caso, envolvendo pesquisa observatória sobre o estado de conservação de hortifrutigranjeiros, elaborada por meio de relatos diários, de acordo com a disponibilidade de cada mercadoria. Foram analisados os seguintes itens: alface (Lactuca sativa); batata cv. monalisa (Solanum tuberosum); maçã cv. fuji (Malus domestica); maçã cv. gala (Malus domestica); mamão cv. formosa (Carica papaya); mamão cv. papaia (Carica papaya); manga (Mangifera indica); morango (Fragaria × ananassa), repolho verde (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) e tomate longa vida (Solanum lycopersicum), desde a sua chegada até o seu escoamento na prateleira ou por descarte. Os produtos que apresentaram os maiores percentuais de perdas foram: maçã cv. fuji, repolho e manga. Os itens com menores quebras foram: tomate longa vida, batata cv. monalisa e maçã cv. gala. O volume adquirido de cada item interferiu diretamente no resultado.
DIVERSIDADES CULTURAIS E INTERAÇÕES SOCIAIS ENFOCADAS POR MEIO DE IMAGENS EM MOVIMENTO
Authors: Silva Carine Nascimento da , Vieira Camila Kuhn , Silveira Adriana , Soares Gabriela , Pessota Marlon , Camargo Maria Aparecida Santana
Published: March 2021

Esta investigação caracteriza-se como estudo bibliográfico do tipo reflexivo baseado em análises dos filmes “Extraordinário” (2017), “Acertando o Passo” (2018), “Nise: o coração da loucura” (2016), “O Senhor do Labirinto” (2014) e “Mississipi em Chamas” (1988). Tal atividade é oriunda da disciplina Diversidades Culturais e Interações Sociais do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Práticas Socioculturais e Desenvolvimento Social da Universidade de Cruz Alta – UNICRUZ. Tem por objetivo discutir temáticas interdisciplinares recorrentes no cenário da sociedade contemporânea, tais como questões étnicas, geracionais, padrões estético-culturais, Arteterapia e transtornos mentais.
A SOCIEDADE E AS NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS: AFINAL O QUE É POSSÍVEL ESPERAR DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NO CONTEXTO HERMENÊUTICO DO DIREITO?
Authors: Farias Noronha Vinicius , Vieira Camila Kuhn , Pereira Junior Solari de Souza , Neto Arthur Léo Wayhs , Coffy Cristian Renan Porto , Costa Marcelo Cacinott
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo, oriundo das discussões e reflexões dos Projetos de Pesquisa denominados Práticas Socioculturais e as Novas Tecnologias e Compliance e Práticas Socioculturais se destinam a analisar a aplicabilidade da IA (inteligência artificial) nos diversos âmbitos do Direito, ressaltando a sua importância e a sua contribuição para a celeridade, rapidez processual e distribuição da justiça, embora possam advir reflexos e efeitos colaterais prejudiciais à adequada interpretação jurídica quase sempre caudatária de graves violações a direitos fundamentais.
Nafisa Yeasmin, Waliul Hasanat, Jan Brzozowski, and Stefan Kirchner, eds. Immigration in the Circumpolar North: Integration and Resilience (London: Routledge, 2021)
Authors: Hoffmann Lara
Published: March 2021

A review of the book: Nafisa Yeasmin, Waliul Hasanat, Jan Brzozowski, and Stefan Kirchner, eds. Immigration in the Circumpolar North: Integration and Resilience (London: Routledge, 2021)
P. Beckouche, (ed.), Europe’s Mediterranean Neighbourhood. An Integrated Geography (Cheltenham: E. Elgar, 2017)
Authors: Huijbens Edward
Published: March 2021

A review of the book: P. Beckouche, (ed.), Europe’s Mediterranean Neighbourhood. An Integrated Geography (Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2017)
A Correlation between Students’ Rewriting of the Story in Film and Their Vocabulary Mastery
Authors: Sipayung Rohdearni Wati , Matondang Marhaeni K. D.
Published: March 2021

This research is focused on a correlation between students’ rewriting of the story in film and t heir vocabulary mastery at the second grade of SMP Taman Siswa Pematangsiantar. The problem of this study is: ‘Is there any correlation between students’ rewriting of the story in film and their vocabulary mastery?’ The objective of this study are: 1) To examine whether there is  a  significant  correlation  between  students’ rewriting of the story in film and their vocabulary mastery; 2) To  find  out  the  contribution  of  watching  film  in  improving  students’ rewriting of the story in film and their vocabulary mastery.  From the data anlysis it can be concluded that: 1) above it can be concluded that the average score of that students’ rewriting of ¬ the story in film variable (X) is 67, 56 (4054: 60). Six students (10%) get excellent level, 13 students (21,6%) get very good, 13 students (21,6%) get good, 8 students (13,33%) get fair, 11 students (18,33%) get poor and 9 students (15%) get very poor; 2) The average score of the students’ ability in writing recount text is 71, 52 (4291: 60). Five students (8,33%) get excellent level, 11 students (18,33 %) get very good, 20 students ( 33,3 %) get good, 14 students ( 23,3 %) get fair, 7 students ( 11,6 %) get poor and 3 students (5 %) get very poor; 3) There is a significant correlation between students’ rewriting of  the story in film variable (X) and the vocabulary mastery variable (Y). This result is obtained from the computation of the correlation between students’ rewriting of the story in film variable (X) and the vocabulary mastery variable (Y) applied to the sample is 0.338 (from the calculation). The critical value of the Pearson r with the 5 % significant level is 0.211 (From the table of statistical book). It means that the result obtained from the computation is greater than its critical value. Therefore, I conclude that the correlation between the two variables above is highly significant.
Conocimiento, tiempo y educación: la escuela trastrocada en tiempos disruptivos
Authors: Brambilla Carla
Published: March 2021

Las transformaciones operadas en los sistemas educativos a partir de las medidas sanitarias tendientes a la prevención de la covid 19 han puesto en evidencia rasgos de la forma escolar que ya evidenciaba tensiones en los procesos socioculturales propios de la postmodernidad. La crisis de la escuela se profundiza y se instalan otros tiempos, espacios y actores institucionales que cobran relevancia en el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje. Los hogares de alumnos y docentes se convierten en aulas y los dispositivos tecnológicos en herramientas esenciales para mantener la comunicación y el vínculo pedagógico. Los principios que sostienen aquella forma queda sometida a prueba y busca reconfiguraciones tendientes a sostener su eficacia.
Recursos tecnológicos para estimular el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de Bachillerato del Colegio Ficoa de Montalvo
Authors: Lema-Dután María , Meza-Mora Mónica
Published: March 2021

Esta investigación tiene por objetivo diseñar un modelo educativo contentivo de estrategias que constituyan una guía efectiva en la aplicación de recursos tecnológicos que se deberán utilizar para la estimulación del aprendizaje de los estudiantes de bachillerato del colegio fiscal  ¨Ficoa de Montalvo”. Se destacan   distintas metodologías del nivel teórico y nivel empírico. El método histórico lógico consiente un reconocimiento de los informes históricos que están coherentes con el estudio de la trayectoria real y los avances tecnológicos, el método deductivo nos permite deducir conclusiones lógicas a partir de una serie de premisas o principios y el método holístico ayuda a descomponer el objeto en el campo, es la forma integral de observar un acontecimiento o fenómeno. Por otra parte, esta investigación muestra la formación de los docentes, la construcción que deben tener las aulas y el nivel de administración de herramientas que debe adquirir el educador. La aplicación de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) en la práctica educativa es una manera de incentivar a los estudiantes en el aula, por lo que se identificará lo necesario para que los profesores se adapten a esta nueva sociedad tecnológica y guarden una actitud afectiva para desenvolverse en el argumento didáctico. Este tema presenta también conceptualizaciones teóricas, implementaciones prácticas de aprendizaje en el diario vivir y afectaciones por los últimos acontecimientos sanitarios a nivel mundial, que involucran directamente a la forma de educarse considerando la tecnología que es una técnica comprensible. En este artículo se afrontarán acontecimientos de conveniencias y conocimientos de instrucción, empleando los recursos pertinentes. Es necesario señalar que las herramientas técnicas virtuales son de gran ayuda en el período colegial con finalidad de facilitar la adquisición, almacenamiento y utilización del conocimiento, para lograr resultados deseados en el salón de clases y obtener conocimientos significativos en los estudiantes.
EFFECT OF LOCAL HYPOTHERMIA ON THE NEURO-MUSCULAR SYSTEM IN WOMEN
Authors: Maystrenko E. V. , Beloshchenko D. V.
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Many studies on adaptation of the human body to the effects of cold suggest the presence of evolutional genetic mechanisms of adaptation to the climate of the North. However, the question remains open about the reactions of the human neuromuscular system (NMS) to local hypothermia. Aim: To study the changes of the parameters of the NMS (coordinates xi = xi (t) of the tremorograms) of a group of young women living in the North of the Ugra republic, Russia before and after local cooling of the hand in different seasons. Methods: Kinematograms of tremor of the fingers of the right hand were recorded using a biophysical measuring complex based on the «Tremograph» device. Limb displacement signals x1 = x1 (t) were recorded and processed (obtaining the derivative of x1, i.e., x2 = v (t) = dx1/dt is the coordinate of the finger's speed of movement) using software products applying fast Fourier transformation and Wavelett-analysis. Shapiro-Wilk's tests and Wilcoxon tests were used for statistical analysis of the data. Results: All parameters of tremorograms of the neuromuscular system of women were had skewed distributions. The signal was always unique for each recording interval for every study participant. Medians of the parameters of the tremorograms in a group of women after local hypothermia in the autumn and spring periods of the year were reduced in 85-70 % of cases, but in spring these values were much greater both before and after local cold exposure compared to the autumn period. In 57 % of cases, the coordinates xi = xi (t) of the parameters of tremorograms were statistically different. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the response of the NMS in women significantly varies across the seasons, which may indicate adaptation of the body to exposure to cold.
EVALUATIVE PERCEPTION CRITERIA FOR URBAN ENVIRONMENT OBJECTS WITH RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OF VLADIVOSTOK AS AN EXAMPLE
Authors: Kaptsevich O. A.
Published: March 2021

Aim: To analyze the evaluative perception criteria for urban objects, in particular, residential buildings. Methods: The sample consisted of 100 residents of Vladivostok, divided into three groups: «students», «adults» and «seniors». Photos of the most common residential buildings in Vladivostok city were used as stimuli. Respondents were asked to rank them according to the degree of preference. Then the data were processed using a multidimensional scaling of individual preferences. Results. Two evaluative perception criteria suitable to the entire sample were identified: first - perceived comfort/novelty and the second - buildings originality and individuality. Intergroup differences were found according to the criterion «comfort/novelty»: students were more inclined to the comfort/novelty pole than the other groups, and they preferred new high-rise buildings located at this pole to a greater extent. This allowed us to assume that they had a special semantic content of images of such objects. According to the criterion of «individuality», the preferences of all groups of respondents consistently tend to houses perceived as non-trivial (these were new high-rise and historical buildings). At the same time, most buildings were perceived, on the contrary, as ordinary, devoid of originality, which reveals a mismatch between the preferred and the actual. The identified criteria are interpreted as two points of view in the perception of urban environment objects. The first one is associated with the tendency of mental projection inside the object, the second emphasizes the visual, external qualities of objects. Conclusion: Application of the photo ranking technique with subsequent multidimensional scaling method allowed us to identify the evaluative perception criteria for residential buildings. The results obtained can have value in the context of improving urban environment.
Survival of Stomach Cancer Patients in Western Kazakhstan: a Registry-Based Study
Authors: Tulyayeva Anar B. , Bekmuhamedov Y. J. , Zhamalieva L. M. , Iztleuov Y. M. , Aitmagambetova M. A. , Zholmuhamedova D. A. , Zhurabekova G. A. , Grjibovski A. M.
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. Although there is a lot of international evidence on survival of stomach cancer patients, the data from Central Asia is still scarce. Aims: To study one- and five-years survival of stomach cancer patients and its correlates in Western Kazakhstan. Methods: All histologically confirmed cases of stomach cancer (ICD10 code: C16) registered from 2015 to 2019 in the Aktobe region, Western Kazakhstan, were included in a registry-based historical cohort study. One- and five-years survival with 95 % confidence intervals (CI) was calculated by life tables method. Independent associations between survival and its correlates were studied using Cox regression and presented as crude and adjusted hazard ratios (HR). Results: Altogether, there were 793 new cases of and 587 deaths from stomach cancer in the Aktobe region over the study period. Sixty-five percent of cases were diagnosed at stage III or IV. The overall one- and five-year survival was 33.1 % and 8.4 %, respectively. Significant differences in survival functions across categories were observed for cancer stage (p < 0.001), morphological type (p < 0.001) and ethnic background (p = 0.017). After adjustment, only stage and morphological type of tumor remained significantly associated with the out come. Stage III (HR = 2.3, 95 % CI: 1.5-3.6) and stage IV (HR = 4.4, 95 % CI: 2.8-6.9) were associated with shorter survival compared to the reference category. Patients with intestinal type of cancer were more likely to survive longer (HR = 0.7, 95 % CI: 0.6-0.8). Conclusions: High proportion of cases diagnosed at advance stage and low survival warrant urgent measures on both population and institutional levels. Preventive activities, increased awareness of the population and implementation of routine screening should be among the priority actions to improve survival of stomach cancer patients and decrease cancer mortality in Western Kazakhstan.
CONCENTRATIONS OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN CHILDREN’S HAIR IN RURAL AREAS OF THE IRKUTSK REGION
Authors: Lisetskaya L. G.
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Monitoring of different elements in human biological samples is one of the promising areas of environmental health and medicine. Aim: To assess concentrations of trace element in hair of children - permanent residents of rural areas with different climatic and geochemical conditions in the Irkutsk region, South-Eastern Siberia. Methods: Altogether, 372 children aged 6-15 years took part in the study. Hair concentrations of three essential elements (zinc, copper and magnesium) and three toxic elements (mercury, lead and cadmium) were assessed by the atomic absorption method using AAS-240DUO spectrophotometer (Agilent Technologies, USA). Data were presented using medians (Me) and interquartile ranges (Q1 - Q3) across the settings and age-groups. Results: The most pronounced deviations from the normal concentrations were observed for copper and magnesium. Concentration of copper in children's hair in the 7 areas varied between 3.48-6.15 pg/g. A half of the children of the Kazachinsky district had concentration of magnesium between 8.89-20.54 pg/g which is below the limit. Concentrations of zinc were greater in the northern districts of the region (212.89-308.52 pg/g) while in the foothill area a deficiency of zinc (53.01-66.21pg/g) was observed. An excessive levels of level of mercury were found in the Alarsky (0.66-2.30 pg/g), Balagansky (0.56-1.82 pg/g) and Katansky (0.34-1.20 pg/g) districts. An increased level of lead was observed in the Alarsky region (1.17-4.26 pg/g) while increased concentrations of cadmium were observed in the Katansky region (0.22-0.64 pg/g). Conclusions: Concentrations of essential and toxic elements in children's hair varied between the districts of the Irkutsk region. Our results warrant more biomonitoring research including variables on children's health particularly from the vulnerable groups.
BODY COMPOSITION AND METABOLIC PARAMETERS IN GIRLS WITH DIFFERENT SOMATOTYPES
Authors: Filatova O. V. , Tretyakova I. P. , Kovrigin A. O.
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Environmental factors are known to influence human somatotypes in the process of evolution. There is a large body of literature on the adaptive capabilities, physical fitness and other aspects human physiology related to different body types. However, the evidence on the component composition of the body across somatotypes is still insufficient. The aim: To study body composition and metabolic parameters in young females with different somatotypes. Methods: Altogether, 155 female students aged 17-20 years living in an industrial city of Barnaul participated in a cross-sectional study. Body height was measured using a stadiometer. Body types were defined using trochanter index (TI) and classified as pathological (TI < 1.85), dysevolutionary (TI from 1.86 to 1.91), hypoevolutionary (TI from 1.92 to 1.94), normoevolutionary (TI from 1.95 to 2.0) and hyperevolutionary (TI > 2.0). Body composition was assessed using the AVS-01 "Medass" bioimpedance meter. Numeric variables were compared using unpaired t-tests and Mann-Whitney tests where appropriate. Categorical data were analyzed using Pearson's chi-squared tests. Results: The lowest fat mass (15,6 ± 4,38 kg or 26,9 ± 6,73 %) was observed in women of the normoevolutionary type while increased fat deposition was observed among women with a disevolutive type (24,3 ± 12,40 kg or 34,5 ± 18,0 %). Normalized basal metabolism was higher in girls of the normoevolutive type compared with women with the dysevolutive type (34,0 ± 1,98 kcal/kg, vs. 33,3 ± 2,68 kcal/kg, p = 0,002). Conclusion: We observed significant differences in body composition and metabolic parameters in young females with different somatotypes. The observed associations may be associated with long-term exposure to endocrine destructive pollutants earlier detected in the environment in Barnaul.
EDUCATIONAL ISSUE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF JEWISH PARLIAMENTARIANS IN THE LEGISLATIVE SEJM OF THE POLISH STATE (1919–1922)
Authors: RUDA Oksana
Published: March 2021

Jewish ambassadors' activities in the Legislative Sejm (1919–1922) aimed at protecting and developing national schooling are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on Jewish deputies defending their voters' educational rights during parliamentary speeches, political debates, submissions, and interpellations. The ambassadors raised such important educational issues as the adoption of educational legislation agreed with national minorities, the development of non-Polish educational institutions of all types, the "utraquisition" and liquidation of minority schooling, and the persecution of Jewish, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and German teachers. There are differences in Jewish ambassadors' views on the interpretation of the place of Jews in Poland, approaches to determine the role of religion in education, the national language, and the medium of instruction in educational institutions (Yiddish, Hebrew, Polish). Such differences partially hindered the consolidated activities of Jews to protect the educational rights of their people. It is noted that some of the parliamentarians supported the development of schools with Hebrew as the medium of instruction, others - Yiddish. At the same time, some advocated for religious schools and the rest for secular ones. Despite the lack of a unified vision of solving the educational issue among Jewish politics, Jewish parliamentarians, getting the support of German deputies and representatives of Polish left-wing political parties, used the parliamentary platform to protect the educational interests of electors. They joined in providing Jews with fundamental rights guaranteed by domestic law and international agreements, as well as in expanding the network of schools with Yiddish, Hebrew, or bilingual instruction.
Produção in vitro e expressão gênica de IGF-I e IGF-II em embriões de fêmeas Nelore submetidas a administrações de somatotropina recombinante bovina
Authors: Anjos Rafael Soares dos , Tavares Kaio César Simiano , Martins Leonardo Tondello , Aguiar Luís Henrique de , Bertolini Marcelo , Oliveira Filho Emanuel Felipe de , Carneiro Gustavo Ferrer
Published: March 2021

Com o presente trabalho, objetivou-se estudar a influência da somatotropina recombinante bovina (rbST) sobre a quantidade e qualidade de oócitos aspirados in vivo, produção embrionária e expressão gênica dos fatores de crescimento semelhantes à insulina (IGFs) tipos I e II em embriões produzidos in vitro de fêmeas bovinas da raça Nelore. Cinco vacas foram tratadas com duas administrações de 2mL de solução salina como placebo, com intervalo de catorze dias entre elas, sendo a primeira administração realizada dezenove e a segunda cinco dias antes das aspirações foliculares; decorridos trintas dias destas aspirações, em sistema crossover, o mesmo protocolo foi utilizado nesses cinco animais sendo, neste caso, a solução salina substituída por 500mg de rbST, com o intuito de efetuar-se comparações entre os tratamentos. A partir dos oócitos recuperados, realizou-se a produção in vitro de embriões (PIVE), sendo todas as etapas que envolvem este processo analisadas e com posterior realização de reações em cadeia da polimerase em tempo real (qPCRs) para expressões gênicas de IGF-I e IGF-II nos blastocistos produzidos. Observou-se que a rbST, ainda que numericamente tenha influenciado positivamente sobre os parâmetros estudados, não exerceu influência significativa sobre a quantidade e qualidade de oócitos aspirados in vivo, produção embrionária e expressão gênica de IGF-I e IGF-II em embriões produzidos in vitro de fêmeas bovinas da raça Nelore.
Local Moran Index: an application in epidemiological coefficients of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
Authors: Alves Henrique José de Paula , Fernandes Felipe Augusto , Lima Kelly Pereira de , Batista Ben Dêivide de Oliveira , Fernandes Tales Jesus
Published: March 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly around the world in a frightening way. In Brazil, the third country in the world with the highest number of people infected and killed by the disease, it is important that the government health authorities identify the federation units that stand out in cases and deaths due to this disease for targeting resources. The Local Moran Index is a statistical tool that estimates those units of the federation that stands out the most with some statistical significance. We used the epidemiological coefficients of incidence, prevalence, and lethality to describe Brazil’s pandemic better today. We use R software to obtain maps and results.
Impacts of large-scale aquaculture activities on the seawater carbonate system and air-sea CO2 flux in a subtropical mariculture bay, southern China
Authors: Han T , Shi R , Qi Z , Huang H , Gong X
Published: March 2021

In this study, the variations of the seawater carbonate system parameters and air-sea CO2 flux (FCO2) of Shen’ao Bay, a typical subtropical aquaculture bay located in China, were investigated in spring 2016 (March to May). Parameters related to the seawater carbonate system and FCO2 were measured monthly in 3 different aquaculture areas (fish, oyster and seaweed) and in a non-culture area near the bay mouth. The results showed that the seawater carbonate system was markedly influenced by the biological processes of the culture species. Total alkalinity was significantly lower in the oyster area compared with the fish and seaweed areas, mainly because of the calcification process of oysters. Dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and CO2 partial pressure (pCO2) were highest in the fish area, followed by the oyster and non-culture areas, and lowest in the seaweed area. Oysters and fish can have indirect influences on DIC and pCO2by releasing nutrients, which facilitate the growth of seaweed and phytoplankton and therefore promote photosynthetic CO2 fixation. For these reasons, Shen’ao Bay acts as a potential CO2 sink in spring, with an average FCO2 ranging from -1.2 to -4.8 mmol m-2 d-1. CO2 fixation in the seaweed area was the largest contributor to CO2 flux, accounting for ca. 58% of the total CO2 sink capacity of the entire bay. These results suggest that the carbonate system and FCO2 of Shen’ao Bay were significantly affected by large-scale mariculture activities. A higher CO2 sink capacity could be acquired by extending the culture area of seaweed.
Evaluation of two new linseed cultivars for oilseed production in Canterbury
Authors: Townshend J.M. , Boleyn J.M.
Published: March 2021

Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) is grown in New Zealand for both oil extraction and baking purposes. Two new brown linseed cultivars 'Bilton' and 'Biltstar', both of Dutch origin, were trialled in the Ashburton district in 2006-07 and 2007-08, to evaluate their suitability for seed and oil production. They were compared with the current industry standard cultivar 'Hinu' and the more recently released cultivar 'Juliet'. There was a large range in yields among sites and seasons. When meaned across sites, cultivar yields ranged from 2,596 to 3,012 kg/ha. Bilton and Juliet produced significantly higher yields than Hinu, while Biltstar was intermediate. Thousand seed weight ranged from 5.76 g to 7.65 g with Biltstar producing the heaviest seed. There was a significant cultivar effect for both oil content and Î±-linolenic acid (ALA) content. Biltstar and Juliet produced the highest oil content (40.7% and 40.3% respectively). ALA levels were highest in Biltstar and Hinu (62.1% and 60.9% of total fatty acids respectively). There was no significant difference in oil yield (kg oil/ha) among cultivars. Four cultivars may have a place in Canterbury for oilseed production depending on end use and grower payment conditions. Keywords: Linum usitatissimum, flaxseed, seed yield, oil content, Î±-linolenic acid, thousand seed weight
The key roles of seed banks in plant biodiversity management in New Zealand
Authors: Williams W.M.
Published: March 2021

The New Zealand flora is a mixture of indigenous and introduced species. The indigenous species have a high intrinsic value while the introduced species include all of the crop and pasture plants upon which the export-led economy depends. New Zealand must maintain both of these important sources of biodiversity in balance. Seed banks are useful tools for biodiversity management. In New Zealand, a seed bank for indigenous species has been a very recent initiative. By contrast, seed banks for introduced species have been established for over 70 years. The reasons for this discrepancy are discussed. For the economic species, conserved genetic diversity is used to enhance productivity and the environment. Large advances can be gained from species that are not used as economic plants. The gene-pool of white clover has been expanded by the use of minor species conserved as seeds in the Margot Forde Germplasm Centre. Keywords: Seed banks, biodiversity conservation, New Zealand flora
DIRETOR DE ESCOLA TÉCNICA ESTADUAL
Authors: Santos Silvânia Soares da Silva , Oliveira Alex Fernando De
Published: March 2021

O Centro Estadual de Educação Tecnológica Paula Souza (CEETEPS), criado em 1969 é uma autarquia do Governo do Estado de São Paulo vinculada à Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico, Ciência e Tecnologia. O Centro Paula Souza da Secretaria de Ciência e Tecnologia administra duzentas e vinte e uma (221) ETECs (Escola Técnica Estadual) e sessenta e oito (68) FATECs (Faculdade de Tecnologia do Estado de São Paulo). Analisar a função do Diretor das Escolas Técnicas Estaduais de São Paulo é o objetivo do presente artigo, como também identificar se suas ações correspondem ao perfil do Administrador ou de Gestor Escolar, que terá como pano de fundo as Escolas Técnicas Estaduais. Diante do exposto, será elaborada uma pesquisa documental, a partir da vigência do Regimento Comum das Escolas Técnicas Estaduais, Deliberação CEETEPS nº 003, de 18/07/2013.
INTERVALOS NOTÁVEIS DE FUNÇÕES LUCRO POLINOMIAIS DE 4º GRAU GENÉRICA
Authors: Bosquetti Diógenes , Fernandes Alexandre de Souza , Bosquetti Péricles , Maluf Omar , Angeloni Maurício
Published: March 2021

A função lucro do quarto grau na variável “x” apresenta uma grande gama de comportamentos, podendo apresentar até três pontos críticos, além de quatro pontos de equilíbrio, realizando assim a descrição de comportamentos mais complexos de um determinado produto. Com a construção de cenário mais realista, efeitos, comportamentos, tendências podem ser previstos. Nesse artigo, as variações e distâncias entre os pontos notáveis estão determinados, considerando apenas os valores reais dos pontos críticos e de equilíbrio. Com isso, estratégias para a obtenção de lucros ou de minimização de prejuízos podem ser dimensionados e realizados, evitando cenários desfavoráveis à empresa.
GERENCIAMENTO DO CHÃO DE FÁBRICA POR MEIO DE TÉCNICAS KAIZEN EM PROCESSOS JOB SHOP
Authors: Sordan Juliano Endrigo , Marinho Clesio Aparecido , Ferreira José Leonardo , Da Silva Reinaldo
Published: March 2021

A implementação de técnicas kaizen no contexto da Produção Enxuta representa uma importante estratégia de excelência operacional para o gerenciamento do chão de fábrica. O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma análise sobre a implementação de técnicas kaizen em processos por tarefa por meio de um estudo de caso conduzido em uma empresa de fundição. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas envolvendo os participantes nas ações kaizen, assim como análise de documentos e registros de observações in loco. Os resultados evidenciam a aplicação das técnicas kaizen na empresa demonstram a eficácia dessas técnicas como suporte no gerenciamento do chão de fábrica em processos por tarefa.
O PROCESSO DE FUNDIÇÃO PARA FABRICAÇÃO DE TRÊS TIPOS DE FERRO FUNDIDOS
Authors: Guidugli Alexandre Tiago , Dos Santos Rafael , Maluf Omar , Farah Alessandro Fraga , Bovério Maria Aparecida
Published: March 2021

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo geral obter três diferentes tipos de ferro fundido com os mesmos elementos químicos finais, diferentes métodos e taxas de resfriamento, obtendo-se o ferro fundido nodular, o ferro fundido branco e o ferro fundido cinzento. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica e uma pesquisa laboratorial, no laboratório de fundição, da Faculdade de Tecnologia (FATEC) de Sertãozinho/SP. Através de análise química com a espectrometria e a metalografia concluiu-se que com os mesmos elementos químicos e uma alteração na taxa de resfriamento obtido em diferentes moldes é possível obter os materiais ferro fundido nodular, ferro fundido branco e ferro fundido cinzento, com suas constituições e durezas específicas e esperadas.
BENEFÍCIOS DA IMPLANTAÇÃO DO PROGRAMA DE COMPLIANCE EM UMA ORGANIZAÇÃO DO SETOR DE ENERGIA
Authors: Senno Elisângela Pereira , Prates Glaucia Aparecida , Lucente Adriano dos Reis , Galli Lesley Carina do Lago Attadia , Galli Rafael Altafin
Published: March 2021

Uma pesquisa pautada em um termo amplamente difundido nos dias de hoje em todo o mundo e em diversas esferas da sociedade. No Brasil o compliance ainda é recente, mas aos poucos está ganhando espaço, principalmente em alguns segmentos do setor privado. A pesquisa foi idealizada com o intuito de compreender a necessidade das empresas em promover a inclusão do programa e o ganho obtido. Neste trabalho, foi considerada uma empresa do setor de energia, por ser este setor o que desempenha maior aderência na implantação do programa de compliance perante os demais setores da economia brasileira. De uma forma sintetizada, pretende-se compreender os benefícios alcançados por essa organização através de uma pesquisa predominantemente qualitativa e, difundir seu resultado.