bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Apricot water regime due to drought adaptation on the Southern Coast of the Crimea
Authors: Pilkevich R. A. , Paliy I. N.
Published: August 2020

There were conducted the studies of the water regime of the leaves of 6 apricot cultivars of various origin in connection with the ability to adapt to moisture deficit during the periods of the greatest summer drought manifestation on the Southern Coast of the Crimea. The genotypes with the highest adaptive potential under conditions of hydrothermal stress were identified (possessing the best water-holding characteristics combined with a high degree of repair after critical dehydration) - 'Nagycorosi Orias', 'Kazachok', 'Professor Smykov'. 'Hurmai' cultivar demonstrates labile resistance. 'Crimskiy Amur' and 'Alupkinskiy' display instability of water regime indicators as well as a relatively low ability to tolerate extremely high temperatures and lack of moisture.
Study and conservation of Iris aphylla L. during introduction in the Southern Urals
Authors: Beksheneva L. F. , Reut A. A.
Published: August 2020

The article provides information about some biological features of the rare species Iris aphylla L., listed in a number of regional Red books. Ten-year-old plants, introduced into the South-Ural Botanical Garden- Institute of Ufa Federal Research Centre of RAS, were studied. Phenological features of the species, indicators of seed productivity and morphometric parameters of cultivars were studied. The assessment of decorative qualities and success of introduction of I. aphylla is carried out. It was revealed that the seed-grown species of I. aphylla in the forest-steppe zone of the Bashkir Urals passes the full cycle of development. According to the terms of flowering, the introduced species is referred to the group of early-flowering irises. Seed productivity is estimated as average. According to the assessment of the decorative qualities I. aphylla is referred to medium decorative plants. The early and fairly long flowering has been noted, as well as the presence of several buds on the shoot. The success of the introduction was six points, that is, the introduced species regularly mass flowering, bears fruit, reproduces vegetative, has a high resistance to local climatic conditions. I. aphylla is recommended to replenish the zonal assortment of cultivated plants of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Assessment of the pollen grains quality in flowering plants (overview)
Authors: Kruglova N. N.
Published: August 2020

The review article analyzes the literature and own data on the possible causes of the formation of abnormal pollen grains in flowering plants and methods for assessing the quality of pollen. Classification of anomalies of developing pollen grains is given. The terminology used is discussed.
Биохимические характеристики и минеральный состав Iris х hybrida hort. при выращивании в различных климатических зонах
Authors: А. Голубкина Н. , В. Старцева Л. , В. Улановская И. , Л. Шейнина A. , В. Молчанова A. , А. Кошеваров А. , Д. Левко Г. , Карузо Д.
Published: August 2020

Известно, что климат и геохимические особенности места произрастания значительно влияют на элементный состав и антиоксидантную активность растений. Проведена сравнительная оценка антиоксидантной активности статуса и содержания антиоксидантов и минералов в садовых ирисах, выращенных в двух контрастных зонах (Московская область и Никитский ботанический сад). При сравнительно сходных уровнях накопления полифенолов в корневищах, листьях и лепестках растения Южного берега Крыма отличались существенно более высокой антиоксидантной активностью лепестков. По сравнению с садовыми ирисами Iris pseudacorus характеризовался существенно более высокими уровнями АОА в корневищах. Анализ элементного состава корневищ выявил более мощную нагрузку минералами в условиях Южного берега Крыма при наибольших различиях в коэффициенте вариации для Fe у ирисов Никитского ботанического Сада (CV 49,3%) и Zn у ирисов Московской области (CV 44,1%). Выявлена отрицательная корреляция между АОА корневищ, листьев и лепестков и содержанием Си в корневищах ирисов Северного региона и между содержание полифенолов и цинка листьев ирисов Московской области.
Influence of the temperature factor on regeneration features of Silene Jailensis N.I. Rubtzov and Crepis Purpurea (Willd.) M. Bieb. and the content of phenolic substances in vitro
Authors: Mitrofanova I. V. , Ivanova N. N. , Paliy A. E. , Paliy I. N. , Mitrofanova O. V.
Published: August 2020

The results of temperature influence on the regeneration of microshoots and the level of phenolic compounds in microshoots of two rare plant species under in vitro conditions are presented. It is shown that the maximum growth of the main and the formation of adventitious shoots, leaves occurred at a temperature of 21- 23°C. Reconnaissance experiments on the biochemical study of organs and tissues of the studied species were conducted. It was found that the leaves contain high concentrations of phenolic substances and are characterized by a wide variety of components. It is shown that as the temperature increased, the content of the sum of phenolic substances increased, which negatively affected the morphogenetic potential of the studied species.
Medication-Use Evaluation of Recombinant Human Factor VIIa
Authors: Al-Subhi Abrar , Khan Mansoor Ahmed , Aseeri Mohammed A.
Published: August 2020

Introduction

Medication-use evaluation (MUE) is a performance improvement method used to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The recombinant human factor VIIa (rFVIIa) (NovoSeven) is an expensive agent approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for specific indications. However, in clinical practice, rFVIIa is often used for conditions unrelated to the one approved, with limited evidence. The use of rFVIIa has been associated with expenditures of more than Saudi riyal (SR)30 million ($8 million) annually at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City-Western Region (KAMC-WR). Therefore, we planned a MUE of rFVIIa. The primary purpose was to determine the off-label use of rFVIIa, and the secondary purpose was to evaluate the cost impact of off-label use of rFVIIa at KAMC-WR.

Methods

This was an observational retrospective cohort study conducted to assess the off-label usage pattern and the direct cost of rFVIIa for one year.

Results

A total of 27 patients who received rFVIIa were included. Two out of the 27 patients had hemophilia A with inhibitors (7%), and 23 of the 27 patients received rFVIIa with off-label indications (85%). The total cost associated with the use of rFVIIa was SR18.61 million ($4.96 million). The cost of the rFVIIa used for the appropriate purpose was SR17.83 million ($4.75 million), which represented 95.8% of the expenditures.

Conclusions

Recombinant FVIIa is one of the most expensive medications in our hospital. It has been used mostly in patients having hemophilia A with inhibitors.
A Problem-based Curriculum for Algorithmic Programming
Authors: Nikházy László
Published: August 2020

Engagement of students plays a crucial part in education, even if they are gifted children. We know a success story: the extracurricular mathematics camps of Lajos Pósa for talented teenagers in Hungary. The key to that success is the excellently engineered network of problems that guide students through discovering the world of higher level mathematics. It would be a novel approach to teach computer programming and algorithms in a similar way. In this paper we attempt to design a network of problems selected specifically for discovery learning of algorithms and data structures from beginner to advanced level, targeted for secondary and high school talented students. This could serve as the curriculum for extra classes or camps conducted with the problem-based teaching method we describe.
Motivational Tools for Learning Programming in Primary Schools
Authors: Voštinár Patrik
Published: August 2020

Studying pedagogical sciences for Computer Science subject nowadays does not meet with great interest of students in Slovakia. Education of young generation in this area is strongly affected by small number of well qualified teachers as well as lack of high-quality teaching materials resulting to deplorable knowledge of the pupils. The very same situation is also with preparation of future teachers. They have only limited possibilities of direct contact with pupils during their studies, what leads to weak experience of the future teachers and low motivation of the children for Computer Science subject. This contribution gives a positive example of extracurricular educative activity for pupils from lower-secondary schools, where students of Teaching of Computer Science program and Applied Informatics program were involved as lecturers or tutors. In this activity we used various motivational tools for teaching programming and Computer Science as well. The contribution describes our experience with these tools for programming, which we used in our extracurricular activity – so called “Informatics club” and also in the two primary schools and three secondary schools in the region of Banská Bystrica. Motivational devices, which were used are:  education board bbc micro:bit with accessories (IoT set, gamepad, micro:bit cars), didactic devices – robots (Airblock, mBot Ranger, Phiro Pro) and board game Scottie Go!.
Overview of Repetition
Authors: Menyhárt László Gábor
Published: August 2020

There are differences between the everyday concept of repetition, the usage in informatics and the different implementations. This article collects the different levels, paradigms and language options and it presents a performed measurement and finally it evaluates the results didactically. So, it is useful for students preparing for a programming competition and their informatics teachers.
COVID-19: Expression of ACE2-receptors in the Brain Suggest Neurotropic Damage
Authors: Bittmann Stefan
Published: August 2020

COVID-19 is a severe coronavirus disease spreading all over the world. To date of this publication, 2.501.156 people were infected with COVID-19, and 171.810 deaths were found in 185 countries (John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, date 21 april 2020). This overwhelming death rate makes intensive research activities necessary all over the world. To date, the US will be slayed by the number of deaths per day, suggesting an uncontrollable state of spreading infection. SARS-CoV-2 binds to the angiotensin II receptor on various tissues in the human body, especially in the oral cavity and tongue. SARS-CoV-2 requires the cheerful TMPRSS2 to pro-activate for this sluggishness. SARS-CoV-2 uses the ACE2 receptor as an access portal to the lungs [1]. The SARS-CoV-2 virus binds with the top protein to the ACE2 receptor [1].
HACIA UNA POÉTICA DE ESPRONCEDA
Authors: Pozzi Gabriela
Published: August 2020

Sin información.
Practical and Theoretical Chinese Grammar:
Principles of Exposition and Consistent Systematization
Authors: Ивченко Т.В. , Рукодельникова М.Б. , Фокина Е.Ю.
Published: August 2020

В статье рассматриваются принципы синтаксического анализа простого предложения, сформировавшиеся в рамках лингвистической традиции в Китайской Народной Республике в последнее время, разбираются достоинства и недостатки существующих подходов и предлагается иная — семантико-синтаксическая — модель описания, которая, по мнению авторов, обладает большей объяснительной силой и лучше отражает специфику современного китайского языка. Основываясь на идеях Тань Аошуан, авторы пытаются показать, что описание простого предложения в китайском языке не исчерпывается ни дихотомией «подлежащее — сказуемое», ни дихотомией «топик — комментарий». Необходима модель описания, интегрирующая синтаксис, семантику, прагматику и коммуникативную цель высказывания, что в свою очередь предполагает и иную методику преподавания китайского языка.

The paper focuses on the principles of analyzing the syntax of a simple sentence employed in the Chinese linguistic tradition. The authors examine the current approaches, with their advantages and disadvantages, and suggest a different model of describing grammar, namely, a semantic-syntactical model. The latter, in the authors’ opinion, presents grammar in a more precise and non-controversial way and is more consistent with the realities of Modern Chinese. A formal approach to grammar does not reflect but the surface structure and is unable to detect subtler distinctions rooted in the semantics of the verb. Besides, its terminology (e.g., “subject” vs. “object”, “topic” vs. “comment”) is sometimes prompted by the mere position of the word rather than its function. Proceeding from the ideas of “implicit grammar”, suggested in the works of Tan Aoshuang, the authors attempt to show that the description of the simple sentence in Chinese can be reduced neither to the “subject-predicate” dichotomy nor to that of the “topic-comment”. There is a need for a model that would bring together syntax, semantics, pragmatics and the communicative purpose of the utterance. An integrated vision of the Modern Chinese grammar system, in its turn, is supposed to affect language teaching methodology. During the early stages of language acquisition it may seem more complicated than a formal (superficial) approach, since it requires such concepts as “semantic interpretation”, “semantic type of the verb, “valency” etc. But one can hope that from a long-term perspective it can make the intricacies of Chinese syntax more comprehensible, explicable and natural.
Stages of Developing Future Civil Aviation Pilots’ Vocabulary
as an Essential Part of Their Professional Competence
Authors: Стародубцева Т.А. , Воронянская Е.Л.
Published: August 2020

В статье рассматривается этапность развития одного из шести компонентов иноязычной компетентности — словарного запасa. Особое внимание уделяется понятийному содержанию этого термина, его структуре в методическом, общелингвистическом и авиационном контекстах, акцентируется внимание на специфике развития лексических навыков в авиационном вузе. Обосновывается важность словарного запаса в общей структуре иноязычной компетентности будущего пилота. Понятийный анализ термина «словарный запас» позволяет дать ему авторскую формулировку, в полном объеме раскрывающую его специфику применительно к обучающимся авиационного вуза с учетом регистра речи. Этапами в данном исследовании выступают учебные модули, предусмотренные учебным планом
и основной образовательной программой вуза. В процессе наблюдения за речевой деятельностью курсантов выявляется частотность ошибок, допускаемых при употреблении слов. В ходе проведения анализа авторы руководствуются требованиями Международной организации гражданской авиации, предъявляемыми к языковой компетенции авиационных специалистов, и определяют объем словаря, необходимого для осуществления эффективной коммуникации.

The article deals with the stage-by-stage approach to the development of one of the six components of foreign language competence — vocabulary. Special attention is given to the conceptual content of the term vocabulary, its structural components, related to teaching technique, general linguistic and aviation contexts. The authors emphasize the peculiarities of the development of lexical skills at Aviation Institutes. The paper emphasizes the importance of vocabulary in the general structure of foreign language competence. A conceptual analysis of the term “vocabulary” suggests usage of vocabulary with a focus on its specific features at Civil Aviation Institutes, with regard to the register of speech. In this study, the stages are considered to be the learning modules specified by the syllabus and the principal educational program of the Institute. The process of monitoring the cadets' foreign language performance has revealed the frequency of mistakes made in the use of words. In the course of the analysis, the authors follow the requirements of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) for the language competence of aviation specialists and estimate the vocabulary size for effective communication.
“Our Tribute to the Great and Tragic Times”
(songs about the Great Patriotic War from Iosif Kobson’s repertoire
as didactic material for foreign students majoring in Russian)
Authors: Потапова С.Ю.
Published: August 2020

освящается подвигу народа,
одержавшему 75 лет назад
Великую Победу над фашизмом
В юбилейный год празднования в нашей стране Победы над фашистской Германией особую актуальность приобретает обращение к проблематике, напрямую или косвенно связанной с этой знаменательной датой. В условиях, когда все чаще предпринимаются попытки фальсификации историческойдействительности и искусственного замалчивания правды о роли нашей страны в победе над фашизмом, доносить историческую истину до современников, изучающих русский язык как иностранный, становится важной и благородной задачей. Широчайший пласт песенного русскоязычного наследия
о Великой Отечественной войне, созданный выдающимися композиторами и поэтами России, создает благодатную почву для его использования на занятиях по русскому языку для иностранцев. Военные песни — значительная часть культурной сокровищницы нашей страны, позволяющая раскрыть всё ее богатство и особенности, а также расширить понимание и восприятие русскоязычной картины мира. Огромный потенциал, содержащийся в текстах песен, дает возможность расширить кругозор обучаемых, углубить их знания о стране изучаемого языка, повысить мотивацию в процессе овладения иностранным языком, а преподавателю, в свою очередь, проявить творческие способности и применить широкую палитру методических приемов при использовании данного материала на занятиях.

The topicality of the paper is accounted for, first, by the coming 75thanniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany and, second, by the current attempts to distort or suppress information about the crucial role of our country in vanquishing Hitler’s army. The author maintains that the rich heritage of Russian songs dedicated to the Great Patriotic War can be used in teaching Russian to foreign students, integrating practical language instruction, a linguistic and cultural worldview and assessment of historical facts in their true dimension. For students, it is a challenge of explaining the value of every culture-bound detail (especially those serving as time-markers), and, for teachers, it is an opportunity to stimulate language study by an emotional appeal and broaden the scope of instruction techniques.
The paper outlines a tentative methodology of using songs in a Russian-language classroom. For the material, we turn to the song “A Pre-War Waltz” composed by Felix Laube, with the lyrics of Pavel Aedonitsky. The poetic and musical effect is greatly enhanced by the artistry of the performer, Iosif Kobzon (1937-2018), whose talent of reaching out to every heart went hand-in-hand with his civic consciousness and a strong sense of responsibility.
To the Issue of Improving Military Students’
Professional Training
Authors: Молочников С.А. , Чернявская Е.С. , Костикова Л.П.
Published: August 2020

Качественное образование в военных вузах является залогом высокой обороноспособности нашей страны. В статье рассматриваются важнейшие направления повышения качества профессиональной подготовки курсантов военного вуза. Уделяется особое внимание качественному отбору курсантов, высокому профессионализму профессорско-преподавательского состава, вопросам управления образовательным процессом и мониторингу качества, развитию и совершенствованию образовательной среды военного вуза. Анализируется опыт Рязанского гвардейского высшего воздушно-десантного командного училища (РВВДКУ) по повышению качества профессиональной подготовки будущих офицеров-десантников.

Military students’ quality education is a necessary prerequisite for our country’s high defensive potential. The article treats major activities aimed at the improvement of military students’ professional training. The article underlines that it is essential to secure efficient selection of military students, ensure professional competence of professorial staff, secure efficient management of teaching and learning processes, ensure effective quality management, secure efficient development and improvement of learning environments. The article analyzes the experience of improving the quality of novice parachute regiment officers’ professional training at Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School.
The Formation and Evolution of the Spassky Gully in Old Ryazan
Authors: Водорезов А.В. , Зайцев Д.Г. , Кривцов В.А.
Published: August 2020

По результатам изучения отложений в днище и конусе выноса оврага с учетом датировок артефактов из культурных слоев установлено время заложения и основные этапы развития Спасского оврага, проникшего на городище Старая Рязань. Появление оврага вызвано устройством оборонительного вала и рва Северного городища. Эрозия днища рва и трансформация его в овраг происходила во второй половине XI века и после перерыва во второй половине XII века. Третий этап активного развития оврага и роста его вершин приходится на период между 1732 годом
и второй половиной XIX века и был связан с распашкой поверхности городища. Мониторинг эрозионных и оползневых процессов на городище Старая Рязань в период с 1999 по 2019 год позволил выделить период активизации оползневых процессов в 2017–2019 годах, что связано с изменением климатических условий в регионе.

The investigation of the bottom sediments and the alluvial fans of the gully and the dating of artifacts found in occupation debris enable researchers to estimate when the Spassky gully (Old Ryazan) was formed and to assess the stages of its evolution. The gully was formed in the process of building a defensive wall and a moat in the northern part of the old town. In the late 11th century and after a considerable lapse of time in the late 12th century through the process of bottom erosion, the moat gradually turned into a gully. The third stage of its evolution is the period from 1732 to the late 19th century when the land was actively ploughed. By monitoring erosion and landslide activity in Old Ryazan in 1999-2019, the researchers managed to single out a period of increased landslide activity in 2017-2019, which can be accounted for by climatic changes in the region.
A Rainbow Paper - Tackling inequalities, a neo-liberal order in a world after Corona
Authors: Chakravorty Indranil , Bamrah JS , Mehta Ramesh
Published: August 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the devastating impact of inequalities that have plagued societies for generations. The timing of the events spiraling from the unlawful killing of an apparently innocent black man in the United States of America led to an uprising of sorts across many countries. It touched the psyche of the people in the UK and came at a time when the British Association of Physicians of Indian origin reaches its 25th anniversary (1996-2021). One of the fundamental visions and values that the organisation was created on, was to promote excellence through equality and diversity. Therefore in its silver jubilee year, BAPIO launches an over-arching Alliance for Equality in Healthcare Professions. The Alliance is tasked to conduct a review of the evidence of differential attainment across the spectrum of healthcare careers, engage with stakeholders from the grassroots to the responsible organisations and finally generate an expert consensus on recommendations for the changes necessary to tackle such inequalities.
Workload Features inside Air Traffic Control Electronic Transfer Environment
Authors: Bauer M. , Kalvoda J.
Published: August 2020

Air Traffic Control (ATC) unit responsibilities during the traffic control start with the finalisation of the handover procedures and they finish by passing these responsibilities to following Air Traffic Services. So called Hand/Take over procedures. These activities could be assure by the Electronic handover/takeover device or manually. While inside the civilian ATC environment, there are precise working positions of planning controllers, who are responsible for the preparation of flight planning and all information for Executive Controller, inside the military ATC facilities, the Executive controller will prepare and provide all activities him/herself. Our research on this domain focuses on Workload analysis and a new approach to dynamic Workload SW products available for the military ATC Environment.
An efficient approach for the synthesis of novel methyl sulfones in acetic acid medium and evaluation of antimicrobial activity
Authors: RAVI KUMAR Gollapudi , DASIREDDY Chandra Rao , VARALA Ravi , KOTRA Vijay , BOLLIKOLLA Hari Babu
Published: August 2020

A series of nine methyl sulphones (3a–3i) starting from the aldehydes (1a–1i) were synthesized in two consecutive steps. In the first step, preparation of allyl alcohols (2a–2i) from their corresponding aldehydes by the reaction of sodium borohydride in methanol at room temperature is reported. Finally, methyl sulphones are synthesized by condensing sodium methyl sulfinates with allyl alcohols in the presence of BF3.Et2O in acetic acid medium at room temperature for about 2–3 h. The reaction conditions are simple, yields are high (85%–95%), and the products were obtained with good purity. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by their 1H, 13C NMR, and mass spectral analysis. All the title compounds were screened for antimicrobial activity. Among the compounds tested, the compound 3f has inhibited both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria effectively and compound 3i has shown potent antifungal activity. These promising components may help to develop more potent drugs in the near future for the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections.
“There’s No Place Like Home”: Female EU Migrants in Belgrade
Authors: Brujić Marija
Published: August 2020

The subject of this paper is the anthropological analysis of narratives of female migrants from the EU who are living in Belgrade. The analysis uses the approaches of “transnationalism from below” and home studies. The paper addresses the question of what is home for EU citizens living outside the EU. The aim is to cast increased light on middle-class migrations from more developed countries to a less developed country. The main results show that the notion of home is intricately linked with the interviewees’ understanding of their transmigrant position and their “bifocal lives”. The study draws attention to educated and skilled EU migrants as a compelling research topic.
Use of Social Networking Services among Slovenes around the World
Authors: Fujs Damjan , Vrhovec Simon
Published: August 2020

The authors conducted a survey of online groups on Facebook (N = 270) and a survey of Slovenian migrants (N = 629) to gain insight into the use of social networking services (SNSs) during different phases of the migration process. SNSs can help migrants establish new relationships with migrants in the destination country, which may help them to cope with periods of loneliness in the post-migrant phase. Online groups are an important source of information on the destination, aiding informed decision-making in the pre-migrant phase. Migrants in the post-migrant phase may have lower privacy concerns and perceive higher regulatory protection of their privacy than in the settled phase.
Kitajski migranti in covid-19: Mobilnost in izključevanje med pandemijo
Authors: Martina
Published: August 2020

Prispevek prinaša analizo mehanizmov izključevanja kitajskih migrantov med pandemijo covida-19. Avtorica najprej pokaže na značilnosti izključevanj in diskriminacije, s katerimi so se soočili kitajski migranti po izbruhu virusa tako v državah priselitve, v transnacionalni skupnosti in tudi ob povratku v državo izvora, kot tudi odzive na tovrstna dejanja med migranti. Avtorica ugotavlja, da so prav vsem oblikam izključevanja podložene specifične predstave o mobilnosti ter da je učinek tovrstnih izključevanj med drugim tudi reinterpretacija razmerja med dvojico »migrant – državljan«.
Development of Self-Organized Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH) Algorithm to Increase Permeate Flux (%) of Helical-Shaped Membrane
Authors: Banik Anirban , Majumder Mrinmoy , Biswal Sushant Kumar , Bandyopadhyay Tarun Kanti
Published: August 2020

The chapter focuses on enhancing the permeate flux of helical shaped membrane using group method of data handling (GMDH) algorithm. The variables such as operating pressure, pore size, and feed velocity were selected as input parameters, and permeate flux as model output. The uncertainty analysis evaluates the acceptability of the model, and it was found that values of Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE), the ratio of the root mean squared error to the standard deviation (RSR), percent bias (PBIAS) were close to the best value which shows the model acceptability. The effect of input parameters on model output is calibrated using sensitivity analysis. It shows that pore size is the most sensitive parameter followed by feed velocity. The optimum values of pore size, operating pressure, and feed velocity were calibrated and found to be 2.21µm, 1.31×10-03KPa, and 0.37m/sec, respectively. The errors in GMDH model were compared with multi linear regression (MLR) model. It shows that GMDH predicts results with minimum error. The predicted variable follows the actual variables with good accuracy.
Endometrial Polyps in Reproductive Age
Authors: Dafopoulos Konstantinos , Tsilionis Vasileios
Published: August 2020

Endometrial polyps are endometrial masses that consist of glands, stroma, and vessels. They can be single or multiple, sessile or pedunculated, and range in size from some millimeters up to several centimeters. Despite the fact they rarely cause symptoms, they are usually found on a routine examination. Therefore, they are a common problem on daily clinical practice. The question of potential malignancy risk as well as the necessity of further treatment are often posed. The present chapter summarizes current evidence regarding risk of malignant transformation as well as indications and methods of appropriate treatment.
Non-Free Surgical Margins After LLETZ-LEEP
Authors: Tsabazis Nikolaos , Vatopoulou Anastasia , Daniilidis Angelos
Published: August 2020

Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ) is thought to be the treatment of choice for the high-grade precancerous lesions. The cone is also the “gold standard” specimen for the diagnosis of the underlying cervical disease once it includes the entire area of carcinogenesis for the squamous epithelium (transformation zone). In most research studies, therapeutic success after conization is a term generally assigned for disease clearance, that is, absence of residual high grade/CIN2+ histology by the end of a reasonable follow-up period, aiming at risk reduction for future recurrence and development of invasion. Conversely, positive cone margins as a reflection of an incomplete excision may, to some extent, represent a negative prognostic factor. Therefore, margin status may also be regarded as an indicator for the quality of a clinical service. The chapter summarizes all current evidence regarding optimal treatment of positive margins after LEEP.
Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiotherapy for Gynaecological Cancer
Authors: Pantazis Konstantinos , Andronikidis Ioannis , Nikiforidis Lazaros , Floquet Anne , Dinas Konstantinos
Published: August 2020

Gynaecological oncology treatment yields no fewer complications and side effects than those met in any other oncology field. Patients and clinicians are highly alerted by the ominous diagnosis and sometimes seek for high risk, experimental, or even unproven therapies and are consequently prepared to accept high complication rates that would otherwise be unacceptable. Still, risk reduction remains a high priority. This is achieved by appropriate risk assessment, risk-to-benefit ratio balancing, treatment individualisation, close follow up through all treatment stages, and prompt patient informing and participation in decision making. The chapter aims to summarize the main complications of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy as well as the main ways to overcome them.
Medical and Nursing Civil Liability and Ethics in the Provision of Health Services
Authors: Papazissi Theophano , Chatzinikolaou Fotios
Published: August 2020

After 2000, specific legislation on civil liability and ethics of nurses and doctors was introduced, as well as specific acts. For nurses and the nursing profession, since 2001, the Code of Nursing Ethics (NCSD, Presidential Decree 216/2001) has been in force. In 2005, the current Code of Medical Ethics (KID, Law 3418/2005) was passed. Special Law 3305/2005 on the application of assisted reproduction methods was introduced to specify how the methods introduced in the Civil Code were applied as methods of generating kinship among persons under Law 2089/2002 (MAP). The chapter summarizes the main points regarding civil liability of medical and nursing activity with a special focus on oncological patients.
Machine Learning for Prediction of Lung Cancer
Authors: Banerjee Nikita , Das Subhalaxmi
Published: August 2020

This work is focused on lung cancer prediction using machine learning technique. Lung cancer is one of the widespread diseases due to the growth of irregular cell in both the lungs as a result of which this irregular cell starts growing into tumour, and this tumour can be cancerous as well as non-cancerous. In the traditional approach CT scan images has been used based on the report image segmentation has been done to remove the noise so that a clear picture can be generated to detect the location of tumor. Once the location is known then classification or clustering approach can be used to predict the stage of cancer. Previously supervised machine learning algorithm has been used to predict lung cancer. In this work a prediction model is proposed that is based on the median filter, watershed segmentation, and then feature extraction has done like texture and region. And on the extracted feature classification technique was applied for prediction of cancer.
Fuzzy Logic-Based Predictive Model for the Risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) in Nigeria
Authors: Balogun Jeremiah A. , Oladeji Florence Alaba , Olajide Olajide Blessing , Asinobi Adanze O. , Olusanya Olayinka Olufunmilayo , Idowu Peter Adebayo
Published: August 2020

This study developed a classification model for monitoring the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among females using information about non-invasive risk factors. Structured interview with physicians was done in order to identify the risk factors that are associated with the risk of STDs in Nigeria. The model was simulated using the fuzzy logic toolbox accessible in the MATLAB® R2015a Software. The results showed that nine non-invasive risk factors were associated with the risk of STDs among female patients in Nigeria. Two, three, and four triangular membership functions were appropriate for the formulation of the linguistic variables of the factors while the target risk was formulated using four triangular membership functions for the linguistic variables namely no risk, low risk, moderate risk, and high risk. The study concluded that the fuzzy logic model approach was adequate for predicting the risk of STDs based on the knowledge of the risk factors.
A Perspective on Work-Life Balance and Its Determinants
Authors: Bhattacharya Sonali , Neelam Netra , Rajagopal K.
Published: August 2020

With a changing demography and social structure, the work life balance (WLB) is a major concern felt by employees of most organizations. This study has attempted to have relook at the constructs of work-life balance from the perspectives of banking and information technology employees with various household structures. The present study develops a multidimensional work-life balance scale to measure existing levels of work-life balance. The scale considers work-life balance as a multidimensional second order construct comprising workplace inclusion, family support, employee benefit, time management, coworker relationship, and supervisor-subordinate relationship. The study reveals not only indicators of organizational family work culture, but also personal characteristics such as time management and familial support determine work-life balance. However, no significant difference was perceived in the work life balance was found between employees with different family structures and between the two sectors considered under the study. Also, there was no significant difference in perception of work life- balance between knowledge workers from IT and banking sectors.
Pathogenicity and virulence of Ugandan isolates of common bacterial blight disease pathogen
Authors: Tugume J.K. , Osundwa C. , Tusiime G. , Mukankusi C.M. , Ssekamate A.M. , Wasswa P. , Buruchara R.
Published: August 2020

Breeding for resistance is a major component in the integrated management of common bacterial disease of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Use of less virulent strains or strains with attenuated virulence may lead to selection of resistant genotypes with intermediate response, when exposed to more virulent strains of the pathogen. The objective of this study to identify and characterise Ugandan isolates of common bacterial blight disease-causing pathogens for virulence. Bacteria were isolated from leaf samples collected from districts of Kabale, Masaka, Bukomansimbi, Mubende, Mbale, Bulambuli and Apac, all in Uganda, during the first season of 2016. The bacteria were tested for pathogenicity, as well as virulence on both breeding and local varieties. The study identified three most virulent isolates, namely MBL020, KAB-3 and BUL-14, all belonging to Xathomonas citri pv fuscans. These isolates are very similar to those previously identified from Uganda (NCPB 670 and NCCPB 1402) more than 50 years ago. The study further revealed that NAROBEAN1, NAROBEAN 2, NAROBEAN 4, VAX 3, VAX5 and NE 2- 14- 8 had better resistance compared to other tested genotypes.

Key words: Phaseolus vulgaris, Uganda, virulent strains
Better Safe than Sorry: Local Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Activities in North-East Ghana
Authors: Alua Mary Ann , Peprah Kenneth , Achana Godwin Thomas Wedam
Published: August 2020

Water is precious and vulnerable simultaneously in the face of climate change impacts. Farmers respond differently to climate change impacts depending on available resources. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of access to water on smallholder farmers’ coping strategies to climate change impacts in the semi-arid zone (Aw climate). Using a mixed method approach, 6 focus group discussions, 10 key informant interviews and 148 questionnaires were administered to farmers. Quantitative data were analysed and presented using descriptive statistics whilst qualitative data were transcribed and discussed alongside. The study found that in coping with local climate change, farmers’ incomes are dependent on availability of water to supplement rainfall. Therefore, communities closer to the waters of the Tono irrigation dam have greater advantage over other communities that rely on waters from dugouts and wells. Also, income gained from farming is complemented with supplementary incomes from activities such as petty trading, carpentry and sale of farmers’ labour on other farms. Availability of water, particularly, during the dry season is a determinant factor of success in terms of good farm produce, income and better coping with local climate change impacts. To help these water-stressed farmers, the provision of sustainable sources of water is inevitable.  The government and smallholders need to work together to solve the problem.
Use of Mobile Phone and In-Vehicle Interaction: A Case study among selected students in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Authors: Olapoju Olabisi
Published: August 2020

Mobile phone use among university students is now pervasively altering their social interaction with others. The study investigated the influence of mobile phone use among commuting University Students on their interaction with co-travellers and the environment through which they travel. Three hundred students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria were purposively sampled to respond to a 10-minute questionnaire. The questionnaire contained questions such as ownership of mobile phones, type and number of phones owned, frequency of usage and the influence of mobile phone usage during transit on interaction between the students and their co-travelers and with the environment they traveled through. Results showed that all the respondents possessed at least one mobile phone. In addition, results revealed a negative correlation between time of use of mobile phone and interaction with co-travelers (α=0.05, r= -0.039) and no significant correlation between length of use of mobile phone and interaction with the environment (α=0.05, r=0.079). The study established that mobile phone intrusiveness has an influence on students' interaction during commuting.
Effects of Effluents on the Quality of River Rido, Kaduna- State, Nigeria
Authors: Buggu Louis , Yusufu - Alfa Funmilayo , Abenu Abigail
Published: August 2020

This study examines the effect of discharged effluents on the quality of river Rido in Kaduna. Ten water samples were collected and tested for Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Lead (Pb), Manganese (Mn), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni) and Zinc (Zn). The results revealed that in  the dry season,  six heavy metals, namely As, Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni and Zn, presented mean values that were  higher  after the point of effluent discharge; while Cr, Fe and Pb  had lower values and Hg was not detected. In the wet season all the heavy metals tested, except Hg, increased in values after the point of effluent discharge. The values of As, Cd,  Fe, Mn, Ni and Pb after the discharge point, in dry and wet seasons, were greater than the maximum tolerable limits set by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).  The values recorded for Zn and Cu at both dry and wet seasons were below the limit set by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), but the value of Cr was lower than the maximum tolerable limit only in the dry season.  The contamination of the river with heavy metals poses a grave danger to human health, as its water is used for diverse purposes. The wastewater treatment plant of KRPC should be rehabilitated and the wastewater can be pre-treated before it is discharged into the river.
Dye separation using a semi-batch foaming process: Process optimization using Taguchi methodology and Grey relational analysis
Authors: Kumar Bharadwaj Tarun , Naresh Gupta Kaushal
Published: August 2020

Foam fractionation is one of the novel techniques used nowadays for the wastewater treatment. The present paper discusses the removal of methylene blue dye by using a surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate, as a collector, by semi-batch foam fractionation technique. The influence of operating variables like aeration rate (150 – 250 mL.min-1), liquid height (600 – 900 mL), dye concentration (5 – 25 ppm), pH (3 – 10), surfactant dose (250 – 2000 ppm) on percentage removal, enrichment ratio and surface excess were investigated. The results revealed fairly high percentage removals at various operating conditions due to strong electrostatic interaction between dye and surfactant. Further, in order to augment separation, optimization was performed by employing Taguchi-based experimental design followed by Grey relational analysis (GRA) technique. The optimal conditions were found to be: 150 mL.min-1 air flow rate, 600 mL liquid loading and 5 ppm dye concentration for percentage removal of 95.7% and an enrichment ratio of 7.49. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) suggested dye concentration to be the most influencing operating variable. Lastly, the equilibrium relationship between bulk and surface phase was established which qualitatively indicates as to how much the actual process departs from equilibrium.
A Bíblia Hebraica e suas primeiras traduções
Authors: Dos Santos Antonio Macedo , Da Silva Matheus Santos
Published: August 2020

O estudo aborda o tema da Bíblia Hebraica e suas traduções antigas, ou seja, para o aramaico e para o grego, tendo como objetivo apresentar ao estudante que está iniciando seu percurso no estudo da Bíblia alguns elementos, materiais e dados históricos que possam ajudá-lo a construir um ponto de partida em seus estudos. Pautado numa metodologia bibliográfica, o estudo propicia o conhecimento de alguns detalhes a respeito das traduções aramaicas e gregas da Bíblia Hebraica, como por exemplo as diferenças entre os vários Targuns (traduções aramaicas) e as diversas recensões da Bíblia grega ou Septuaginta. Além disso, apresenta algumas das características mais marcantes da escrita semítica que influenciam diretamente na interpretação do texto hebraico no momento que o exegeta se detém a estudá-lo.
Discurso do Diretor Geral por ocasião da formatura do Bacharelado em Teologia da FACASC
Authors: Da Rosa Cândido Edinei
Published: August 2020

Discurso do Diretor Geral por ocasião da formatura do Bacharelado em Teologia da FACASC
Using A Comparison between Low-Carb and High-Carb Meals with A Detailed PPG
Waveform Segmentation and Associated Energy Analysis to Investigate the Linkage
between the Brain and Internal Organs (GH-Method: Math-Physical Medicine)
Authors: C. Hsu Gerald
Published: August 2020

In this paper, the author analyzed his 1,707 meals that are
segregated into low-carb and high-carb meals. The purpose
is to attempt the validation of his hypothesis on the
relationship from the directive of the brain to the
gastrointestinal functions and liver’s glucose production
capability by using PPG value changes over a smaller time
segment (each segment with 15 minutes). The author uses
the math-physical approach rather than a biochemical one
PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE IN SEDENTARY POPULATION: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Bhardwaj Yogyata I. , Nagargoje Archana K. , Diwate Abhijit D.
Published: August 2020

Background- To date there are very few studies evaluating the relationship between sedentary behaviour and pulmonary function in a population who works for more than half a day i.e. 6-8hrs continuously in front of technologies (mainly desk jobs) with no sign of physical activities. Hence the aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on peak expiratory flow rate. METHOD- The study was conducted on 75 desk job workers, males and females of age group 30-45 years working for 6-8 hours without physical activity. Analysis of their lung function capacity was done by PEFR. RESULT-It is seen that there is a significant difference in the predicted and obtained values of PEFR in both genders. The mean predicted value of PEFR in females is 416.04±25.72 and the mean obtained value of PEFR is 284.7±72.84. In males the mean predicted value of PEFR is 542.6±23.33 and the mean obtained value of PEFR is 396.2±80.6. It shows that the sedentary lifestyle with physical inactivity affects the PEFR values CONCLUSION-Regular exercise in terms of physical activity is essential for every individual with a sedentary lifestyle to overcome health problems and improve their pulmonary functions.
Penerapan Metode Diskusi Berbasis Makalah pada Mata Kuliah Umum Bahasa Indonesia Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah
Authors: Ferdinan Ferdinan
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan cara dan tujuan penerapan metode diskusi berbasis makalah pada Mata Kuliah Umum Bahasa Indonesia program studi Ekonomi Syariah. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif.dengan metode deskriptif. Penelitian ini, dimaksudkan untuk menggambarkan sejelas- jelasnya tentang objek yang diteliti, serta menggambarkan data secara keseluruhan, sistematis, dan akurat tentang penerapan metode diskusi berbasis makalah pada Mata Kuliah Umum Bahasa Indonesia program studi Ekonomi Syariah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, bahwa penerapan metode diskusi berbasis makalah pada Mata Kuliah Umum Bahasa Indonesia program studi Ekonomi Syariah dapat meningkatkan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam teknik menulis ilmiah, dapat meminimalisasikan kesalahan berbahasa, dan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan bertanya mahasiswa.