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ONÉSIMO: ALTERIDADE E COMUNIDADE – UMA ANÁLISE A PARTIR DA FILOSOFIA DO RECONHECIMENTO DE MARTIN BUBER
Authors: Guerra Danilo Dourado , Nogueira Emivaldo Silva
Published: October 2022

Neste artigo, analisamos o personagem Onésimo na carta a Filêmon, que, embora fosse um “eu” que se encontrava na comunidade dos cristianismos nascentes, vivia uma situação de desigualdade. Para esta análise, nos pautaremos na Filosofia do Reconhecimento de Martin Buber, filósofo e teólogo judeu, que a partir de diferentes campos, abordou a questão do diálogo e da comunidade com uma importância singular.  Começaremos descrevendo o cenário de naturalização das desigualdades e da escravidão estruturada no império Romano do século I d.C, na sequência, faremos uma análise do personagem Onésimo e sua situação na comunidade cristã originária. Em seguida, apresentaremos os argumentos de Martin Buber por meio de sua Filosofia do Reconhecimento, e, finalmente, a Filosofia do Reconhecimento como modo de emancipação e vivência em comum.
Papa Francisco e o sonho da "transformação missionária da Igreja"
Authors: Ribeiro Célia Maria
Published: October 2022

É recorrente a preocupação da Igreja quando o assunto é a sua própria missão, sobretudo na sociedade contemporânea, não obstante os inúmeros desafios que vão da baixa participação dos agentes pastorais à resistência para a transformação de ações inexpressivas que já não dão conta da complexidade das relações humanas. Ao Papa Francisco é mais do que necessária a renovação do estilo missionário, cujo centro é a proximidade com a pessoa de Jesus Cristo, a partir do chamado misericordioso do Senhor. Diante de tão significativo encontro, é praticamente inevitável o impulso comunicativo para que outros também sejam alcançados pela alegria de fazer parte do mesmo “rebanho”. De forma análoga, a missão ganhará o contorno esperado, quanto maior o discernimento ao longo da caminhada evangelizadora, pois se trata de dar espaço ao entendimento inequívoco da mensagem salvífica, sem prejuízo à liberdade de escolha e principalmente ao acesso à boa nova oferecida sem distinção alguma. O reflexo será observado no presente artigo, sob o objetivo de dar clareza à incidência prática do sonho missionário.
XAVIER, Donizete. Teologia Fundamental. Coleção Iniciação à teologia). Petrópolis, Rj: Vozes, 2021.
Authors: Nobre Jose Aguiar , Nunes Gilberto Dias
Published: October 2022

Resenha do livro Teologia Fundamental de autoria do Padre Donizete José Xavier, publicado pelas editoras vozes.
El papel del laicado en Vaticano II y la realidad en Chile
Authors: Navasal María José Castillo
Published: October 2022

Vaticano II entregó las directrices que indicaron las áreas de desenvolvimiento y educación del laicado como pueblo de Dios, con el fin de establecer los deberes y derechos de este sector de la Iglesia Católica, sector que abarca el mayor porcentaje de creyentes y que su vida se desarrolla en todos los ámbitos de la sociedad.
participación plena de las mujeres en la Iglesia De Vaticano II al pontificado de Francisco
Authors: Vélez Olga Consuelo
Published: October 2022

Este articulo quiere reflexionar sobre la participación de las mujeres en la iglesia, participación que fue mucho más plena en los orígenes del cristianismo pero que, con el paso del tiempo, se invisibilizó hasta quedar excluidas de los niveles de decisión eclesial y de los ministerios ordenados. Mostraremos cómo algunos pronunciamientos magisteriales favorecieron dicha exclusión, pero también la novedad que trajo Vaticano II al afirmar la dignidad e igualdad fundamental de las mujeres en la sociedad y en la iglesia. Finalizaremos con el pontificado del papa Francisco el cual, pronunciándose a favor de la indispensable participación de las mujeres, no la ha concretado en sus afirmaciones sobre los ministerios ordenados ni en un cambio eclesial estructural que lo haga posible.
Vaticano II: uma nova perspectiva para a Comunicação
Authors: Puntel Joana T.
Published: October 2022

O artigo apresenta as principais referências no percurso da relação Igreja e comunicação a partir do Concílio Vaticano II, como gerador de novas perspectivas para uma evangelização em diálogo no campo da comunicação. A estrutura do artigo traz, na Introdução, uma visão panorâmica de pontos que antecederam e prepararam o Vaticano II, demonstrando a necessidade de aggiornamento para o diálogo com as exigências da sociedade contemporânea. O artigo se divide em duas partes: O Concílio com o Inter Mirifica; e o Magistério pós-conciliar com o destaque para mensagens dos Pontífices para o Dia Mundial das Comunicações. O objetivo é demonstrar a linha de continuidade, a firmeza e a abertura do Magistério da Igreja  para a complexidade do mundo digital  e apontar sempre para a primazia do ser humano. Nesse contexto, os desafios são múltiplos. Daí o incentivo para reiventar-se, inovar e comunicar profeticamente.
Cytogenetic techniques in current biomedical research. PART III: numerical alterations of human karyotype
Authors: Volkov A. N. , Rytenkova O. I.
Published: October 2022

Numerical abnormalities of karyotype are the result of genome mutations. Unlike gene and chromosomal abnormalities, genome mutations do not disrupt the structure of DNA or chromosomes. The cause of numerical changes in the karyotype is a violation of the mechanism of chromosome segregation during meiosis or mitosis. Like other mutations, genome mutations are a natural mechanism for increasing of genetic diversity in offspring. At the same time, humans usually have negative effects of any numerical deviations from the norm, for this reason, cytogenetic examination of aneuploidies is an important diagnostic tool in medical genetics.A change in the number of sex chromosomes is usually not lethal. The spectrum of detected deviations in the carrier is from inconstant impairment of reproduction but a normal phenotype to malformations of some internal organs, infertility and severe intellectual disabilities. Aneuploidies of autosomes are always a threat to life and health. Only autosomal trisomies on chromosomes 13, 18, 21 and 22 are compatible with live birth, there are solitary reports of the birth of children with polyploidies. At the same time, the prognosis of life is relatively favorable only in the case of trisomy 21, leading to the formation of Down syndrome. Other aneuploidies usually lead to spontaneous termination of pregnancy in the early stages and are discovered in samples of abortion material.In this regard, cytogenetic analysis of chromosomal aneuploidies is used to establish the genetic cause of anomalies and malformations in the postnatal period, delays in speech and psychomotor development, reproduction disorders in adults. Of particular importance is the cytogenetic analysis of the karyotype of embryos in the prenatal period. The proposed lecture analyzes the mechanism of formation of genomic mutations and their diversity. The possible medical consequences of the presence of various types of aneuploidies are considered. To the reader attention is offered syndromes associated with a change in the number of chromosomes in the karyotype. The description is illustrated by real images of patient karyotypes.The lecture is aimed primarily at students of medical and biological specialties, young specialists who plan to use cytogenetic research methods in their practical activities, and doctors who are faced with the need to analyze and interpret the results of cytogenetic analysis. To assimilate the material under discussion, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the previous lecture of the cycle.
HOUSEHOLD BUILDING (LATE 17TH–19TH CENTURY, RYAZAN KREMLIN) RESTORATION AND ADAPTATION TO MODERN USE
Authors:   Ryazan Institute (branch) of Moscow Polytechnic University, Knyazeva Marina , Mokhovikov Sergey ,   Ryazan Institute (branch) of Moscow Polytechnic University, Alekseenko Lidia ,   Ryazan Institute (branch) of Moscow Polytechnic University, Bryazgunova Natalya ,   Ryazan Institute (branch) of Moscow Polytechnic University
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The issue of preserving historical and cultural heritage is currently highly relevant. The restoration of ancient architectural structures, preservation of their historical appearance, and adaptation to new functions constitute an important step forward towards that goal. Considering the situation with cultural heritage sites in Ryazan, we should note that the city really needs such measures. Many historical, cultural, and architectural monuments have been lost and continue to be destroyed because of incompetent interference with their architectural-and-planning structure (demolition, unauthorized reconstruction, etc.). Purpose of the study: We aimed to describe the specifics of the preservation, restoration, and adaptation of cultural and historical heritage sites to modern needs. Methods: In the course of the study, we used a systemic approach, analyzed various sources and materials on the restoration and protection of historical and architectural monuments. Results: In the paper, we consider a particular example from the architectural practice of adapting a part of an ancient structure to modern use. The paper gives a brief historical background and information on the structures and materials used, discusses methods and technological solutions, analyzes design solutions. Based on the results of the works conducted, we determine issues of adapting a recognized cultural heritage site to modern living conditions and using it in a new capacity in accordance with the applicable regulatory documents. When facing the issue of adapting historical buildings that have lost their original function, it is necessary to perform works without changing their protected features. Within the framework of cultural heritage site preservation, a concept has been developed to serve as the basis for its conversion and operation as a cafe.
EVALUATING THE APPLICABILITY OF BERNOULLI’S HYPOTHESIS IN BEAM ANALYSIS
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Karpov Vladimir , Kobelev Evgeny ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Maslennikov Aleksandr ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: October 2022

Introduction: In this paper, based on the properties of unit functions, we present accurate solutions to beam bending under various transverse loads and edge restraint conditions, using equations based on Bernoulli’s hypothesis and the hypothesis taking into account transverse shears. By comparing the analytical solutions obtained for a rectangular beam, we determined beam length-to height (L/h) ratios for cases when the difference in deflections is less than the permitted value. Thus, criteria for Bernoulli’s hypothesis application were obtained. The results of beam bending analysis can be applied when studying rod systems using the force and displacement methods. In this case, Bernoulli’s hypothesis is used. All the ratios obtained are simple and clear. However, this hypothesis is applicable for the analysis of thin-walled structures. Meanwhile, the hypothesis taking into account transverse shears can be used for structures of medium cross-section height. To ensure accurate results when studying building structures (beams, plates, shells, rod systems), the criterion of Bernoulli’s hypothesis (hypothesis of the straight normal) applicability was needed. Purpose of the study: We aimed to build a mathematical deformation model and develop a method for the analysis of bending in elastic Timoshenko beams with account for transverse shears. Methods: By applying generalized functions and direct integration of the differential equation for the bending line, we obtained analytical expressions for the deflection function under various boundary conditions. Results: Based on the proposed method, we performed beam analysis under various transverse loads and edge restraint conditions. We also evaluated the scope of Bernoulli’s hypothesis application for the main types of beams used in the analysis of rod systems by the displacement method.
STABILITY AND RELIABILITY OF LONG-SPAN BRIDGE STRUCTURES
Authors:   University Research and Production Laboratory for Aerodynamic and Aero-Acoustic Testing of Building Structures, National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Poddaeva Olga , Churin Pavel ,   University Research and Production Laboratory for Aerodynamic and Aero-Acoustic Testing of Building Structures, National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Loktev Alexey ,   Russian University of Transport, Salame Chafic-Touma ,   European Academy for Sustainable Development
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Despite the fact that, in recent years, the construction of long-span bridges has been extensively developed, cases of bridge structures buckling in wind still occur, but the issue of their interaction with wind has not been sufficiently studied. Purpose of the study: We aimed to improve the structural integrity and operational safety of long-span bridge structures by conducting a computational and experimental study on the effect of various designs of aerodynamic dampers on the aerodynamic stability of such structures. Methods: The study was performed in two stages. At the first stage, preliminary two-dimensional numerical modeling was conducted to study the effect of various designs of aerodynamic dampers on the wind flow over selected bridge spans. Based on the results of the preliminary two-dimensional numerical modeling, we chose the most effective designs of aerodynamic dampers and made their models to conduct experimental studies on aerodynamic stability on a special test bench. Results: Based on the obtained computational and experimental results, we analyzed the effectiveness of various designs of aerodynamic deflectors and fairings used to improve the aerodynamic stability of the standard bridge structure under consideration. Discussion: For a span with one main girder, we determined the deflector design that reduces the vibration amplitude at high wind velocities.
Kilpailevat argumentit vuonna 2015 Suomeen saapuneiden afganistanilaisten turvapaikkapäätöksissä
Authors: Bodström Erna
Published: October 2022

Artikkeli tarkastelee kilpailevia argumentteja vuosina 2015–16 Suomeen saapunei­den afganistanilaisten turvapaikkapäätöksissä. Artikkelissa päätökset ymmärretään argumentatiivisena viranomaisviestintänä, ja niitä tarkastellaan väittelynä, jossa esitetään kilpailevia argumentteja sekä turvapaikan myöntämisen puolesta että sitä vastaan. Kilpailevat argumentit viittaavat väitteiden vastakkaisuuteen ja poissulkevuuteen – turvapaikka voidaan joko myöntää tai jättää myöntämättä. Tutkimus kysyy, millaisia turvapaikanhakijan ja Maahanmuuttoviraston kilpailevia argumentteja päätöksissä esiintyy sekä miten ne rakentuvat. Tutkimuksen aineis­tona on 29 Afganistanin kansalaisille vuosina 2016–17 tehtyä kielteistä turvapaik­kapäätöstä, joita analysoidaan Toulminin argumentaatiomallin avulla. Turvapaikan­hakijat eivät päätöksissä esitä argumentteja suoraan, vaan ne on suodatettu monen vaiheen kautta. Analyysi näyttää, miten turvapaikanhakijoiden suodatetut sekä Maahanmuuttoviraston argumentit eroavat lähtökohdiltaan toisistaan siinä määrin, että niitä on vaikea vertailla, kuten kuitenkin esimerkiksi valitusproses­sissa tehdään. Molemmat argumentit näyttäytyvät analyysin valossa myös puut­teellisilta. Turvapaikanhakijoiden suodatetuissa argumenteissa puutteellisuus näkyy oikeutusten ja Maahanmuuttoviraston argumenteissa taustatukien kohdalla. Kilpailevan argumentin käsite kiinnittää huomion siihen, miten viranomaisten valta toimii argumentaation, sen oikeutusten ja taustatukien kautta.
Mikä erottaa Netflixin lineaarisesta televisiosta?
Authors: Keinonen Heidi
Published: October 2022

Arviossa:

Lotz, Amanda D. 2022. Netflix and Streaming Video. The Business of Subscriber-Funded Video on Demand. Cambridge: Polity Press, 208 s.
Disaster-Induced Resettlements: the Resilience Of Flood-Affected Households In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: John Regina
Published: October 2022

Floods are increasingly affecting cities around the world. As a result, displacement and resettlement of floodaffected households have become the norm in many parts of the world. While resettlement may be necessary to address flood vulnerabilities, including protecting the lives of those affected, empirical studies on the post-resettlement well-being of the resettled population are scarce. This paper presents empirical findings on the livelihood situation of flood-resettled households in Dar es Salaam. The results are based on key informant and household interviews and focus group discussions with resettled households. The findings show that the resettlement area’s location in the peri-urban of the city resulted in various challenges, including inaccessibility to basic facilities and high transportation costs, with households spending an average of TZS 2,000 (~US$1) to reach a public transportation facility, i.e., a bus stand. Resettled households also have lower income levels ranging from less than TZS 50,000 (12%) to between TZS 50,000 and TZS 500, 000 (75%). While weak social ties, a lack of trust among household members, and the social stress of loss of privacy were typical challenges among resettled households, vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, were exposed to increased vulnerability. The observed post-resettlement livelihood situation is influenced by the pre-resettlement conditions of the households, characterized by large household sizes ranging from 5 to 6 members (55%) to more than seven members (35%), low education levels (77%), and informal employment, largely petty trading (56%). The paper suggests that when resettling flood-affected households, the context-specific characteristics of the affected population, such as demographic and socio-economic characteristics, and their needs, be considered to improve post-resettlement livelihood sustainability.
The Effect Of Urban Green Spaces In Reducing Urban Flooding In Lahore, Pakistan, Using Geospatial Techniques
Authors: Zia Sahar , Nasar-u-Minallah Muhammad , Zahra Nikhat , Hanif Aysha
Published: October 2022

Urban Green Spaces (UGS) curtails all environmental issues and ensure an eco-friendly locale. Similarly, the emergence of UGS is very helpful to cope with emerging urban flooding in cities by setting up the world standard of green space ratio (20 to 25 percent of the area) and green per capita (9m2 ) in a geographical area. Therefore, the present study is conducted to evaluate the causal effect relation of UGS with the frequency of urban flooding. For this purpose, 69 selected union councils are taken as a study area in District Lahore, Pakistan. The relation between UGS and the occurrence of floods is evaluated using geo-statistical and geospatial analysis techniques during the monsoon rainfalls from 2013 to 2019. Furthermore, the data sets of sore points (inundated areas), occurrences of urban flooding (number of event occurrences), green per capita, and green ratio are used. Results revealed that selected union councils in Lahore don’t have enough urban green spaces. There is only a 51 sq km area with adequate UGS that accounts for only 18 percent of the study area. The rest of the area does not meet the world standards of green area. There are some areas including Ravi town, Gulberg town, and Samanabad town with green per capita more than 4 green per capita. On the other hand, there are only 02 union councils including Race Course and Model Town that are comprised of a 20 percent green area. The findings of the study will be helpful for proper urban planning and strategies i.e. with greener structures.
Radon Flux Density In Conditions Of Permafrost Thawing: Simulation Experiment
Authors: Puchkov Andrey V. , Berezina Elena V. , Yakovlev Evgeny Yu. , Hasson Nicholas R. , Druzhinin Sergey V. , Tyshov Alexey S. , Ushakova Ekaterina V. , Koshelev Lev S. , Lapikov Pavel I.
Published: October 2022

This paper describes a five-month experiment (February – July 2021) measuring the gradual thaw diffusion of radon-222 (further in the article – radon) from a frozen environment in NW Russia (i.e. Arhangelsk region). Red clay substrate containting a high content of 226Ra filled the bottom insides of 200-liter barrel holding the source of radon and buried at 1.6 m depth (e.g., the radium source zone), then covered with native soil, filled with water and frozen under in-situ conditions. Radon measurements were carried out from soil surface above the container (disturbed soil layer) and at background location (undisturbed soil layer). Several periods of increased radon flux density were observed, which was related to radium source zone thawing. It was shown that in 1-2 days after thawing of the radium source zone and drying of the upper soil layer, the radon flux increases sharply – more than 8 times compared to background values. These results show a strong relationship between radon flux density and soil temperature profiles at different depths. The calculations of radon sourced from frozen and thawed zones show how temperature phase of substrate (e.g. clays) control the barrier influence of radon migration. It reduced them by 10-20 times (according to the results of a theoretical calculation), depending on the characteristics of frozen rocks (density, porosity). Thus, the barrier function of permafrost is related to the physical properties of ice and frozen rocks. These temperture phases controls radon emanation coefficients and significantly influences the migration of radon to the earth’s surface.
ATOPIC DERMATITIS PROPHYLAXIS BASED ON THE PATHOGENESIS OF THE DISEASE
Authors:   Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov, Moscow, Russia, Zaitseva O.V. , Tolstova E.M. ,   Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov, Moscow, Russia, Lokshina E.E. ,   Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2022

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multifactorial chronic skin disease that onsets at an early age. The AD prophylaxis is extremely important because of the high risk of development of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma later on. The authors present an overview of the mechanisms of the AD development. The significance of congenital factors predisposing to the AD substantiates the earliest possible initiation of preventive measures, especially in families with a positive history of atopy. The modern measures for AD prevention are based on the pathogenetic mechanisms of the disease. One of the effective preventive measures is the use of emollients.
SOME DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN SCHOOL-AGE ADOLESCENTS: A SINGLE-STAGE STUDY
Authors:   Scientific Center for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems, Irkutsk, Russia, Rychkova L.V. , Pogodina A.V. ,   Scientific Center for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems, Irkutsk, Russia, Dolgikh O.A. ,   Scientific Center for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems, Irkutsk, Russia, Astakhova T.A. ,   Scientific Center for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems, Irkutsk, Russia, Petrash M.A. ,   Scientific Center for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems, Irkutsk, Russia, Lebedeva L.N. ,   Scientific Center for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems, Irkutsk, Russia
Published: October 2022

The most of the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) studies are conducted to assess the psychosocial consequences of diseases. However, there is evidence that HFQOL is affected not only by the presence of disease, but also by a wide range of other factors. The purpose of the study was to determine the most significant socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with quality of life in adolescents who are school students. Materials and methods of the research: a continuous single-stage study was conducted, which included school students of the 10th grade in the city of Irkutsk, Russia. The HLQOL was assessed by adolescent self-reports by PedsQL™ Measurement Model version 4.0 (Lyon, France) for adolescents aged 13 to 18 years old. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to obtain information on socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors. Information about diseases was obtained by copying from schoolchildren’s medical records. Results: The study included 463 adolescents (174 (37.6%) males). According to the results of one-way regression analysis, the low (≤ 25th percentile) HLQOL in the 10th-graders was associated with female gender - OR 3.3 (CI 1.95–5.63), the presence of a chronic disease - OR 1.6 (CI 1 03-2.47), poor living conditions - OR 2.4 (CI 1.4-4.16), alcohol abuse in the family - OR 2.8 (CI 1.07-7.27), time spent with a personal computer - OR 1.4 (CI 1.24–1.57). The impact on quality of life was shown for organized sports - OR 0.6 (CI 0.35–0.9), and distant walking - OR 0.6 (CI 0.46–0.83). In a multivariate analysis, the significance of association with HFQOL was confirmed only for female gender, living conditions, and time spent at a screen. Conclusion: socioeconomic and lifestyle factors affect the quality of life of schoolchildren regardless of the presence of background chronic conditions, which must be taken into account when studying the psychosocial consequences of diseases as important confounding factors. The knowledge gained could be of use for the formation of risk groups in the adolescent cohort.
HERD IMMUNITY TO SARS-CoV-2 AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS OF THE RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY COLLEGES OF THE CITY OF SAINT PETERSBURG
Authors:   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Kryukov E.V. , Arsentev V.G. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Bulan’kov Yu.I. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Ovchinnikov D.V. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Kuzin A.A. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Tsiteladze A.A. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Zobov A.E. ,   S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Published: October 2022

The morbidity of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the Russian Armed Forces is decreasing thanks to the sanitary and preventive anti-epidemic measures, the most effective of which is mass vaccination. The purpose of this research was to study the peculiarities of the formation of herd immunity among adolescent students of the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) colleges against the background of the COVID-19 epidemic. Materials and methods of the research: according to the epidemic indications, a two-stage seroepidemiological multicenter prospective study of herd immunity to SARS-CoV-2 was carried out in Dec. 2021 - May 2022, against the background of vaccination, among adolescent students of the Russian Defense Ministry colleges. 515 adolescents aged 11 to 17 years old (median age 13 [12; 15] years old) from the two Russian MoD schools located in the city of Saint Petersburg, of which 292 (57%) girls and 223 (43%) boys, were involved in the study. The adolescents were divided into groups based on gender and previous COVID-19 illness e.g., those who already had COVID-19 and those who had not prior to the study. In the second stage of the study the number of samples from boys and girls decreased by 74.3% and 34.4%, respectively, due to the lack of parents’ consent to the vaccination. The assessment of the immunity intensity was carried out using the Anti‐SARS‐CoV‐2 IgG levels in blood serum by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: the initially high levels of seroprevalence to SARS-CoV-2 were established among both girls and boys (90.4% and 91.5%, respectively, p=0.09) that indicated a latent course of the epidemic process in the studied groups of teenagers. In adolescent girls and boys vaccinated against the background of a previous COVID-19 illness, the combined immunity is formed in 62.3% and 68.1%, respectively (p=0.11). Conclusion: the epidemic process of COVID-19 tends to be latent in organized adolescent groups, being realized in inapparent forms of the infection. Those adolescents who’ve been vaccinated after COVID-19 illness develop the immunity with positive seroconversion dynamics.
Aspecte contencioase privind locul executării pedepsei
Authors: Creța Ofelia Maria
Published: October 2022

Stabilirea locului executării pedepsei este atribuția unei singure instituții la nivel național: Administrației Naționale a Penitenciarelor. Prin Legea nr. 254/2013, principala reglementare în domeniul pedepselor privative de libertate se menționează un singur criteriu, respectiv locul executării pedepsei privative de libertate să fie cât mai aproape de domiciliul persoanei condamnate. Decizia instituției centrale nu beneficiază de o procedură specială de contestare și până de curând, deciziile privind transferul erau contestate potrivit procedurii comune la instanțele de contencios administrativ. O hotărâre pronunțată de Înalta Curte cu ocazia soluționării unui conflict negativ de competență a stabilit competența soluționării în sarcina judecătorului de supraveghere. Prezentul studiu abordează reglementările în materie și urmărește practica judiciară cu privire la acest subiect, expunând în același timp, elementele criticabile cu privire la soluția instanței supreme. În același timp, studiul include o analiză a practicii CEDO cu privire la executarea și transferul persoanelor condamnate în închisori situate departe de domiciliu.
Comparative Analysis of Aerobic Composting of Fresh Cut Floral Waste
Authors: Etheredge Coleman L. , Waliczek Tina M.
Published: October 2022

Increased levels of pesticide applications are used when growing cut flowers in many developing countries where most are grown and where they are less restrictive on pesticide use when compared to regulations in the United States. Therefore, special consideration should be given to cut flower disposal from floral shops that utilize flowers from other countries due to the potential for pesticide leaching into land and waterways. Most retail florists in the industry dispose of their floral waste in municipal dumpsters. While the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has stringent guidelines to prevent the importation of insect and disease pests, there are no regulations regarding residual pesticides or other harmful chemical contamination on imported floral crops. Composting is one technique used as an alternative waste management method to traditional landfill dumping and can produce a valuable commodity for agricultural, horticultural, and related industries. The main objectives of this study were to compare the physicochemical properties of two different compost protocols that incorporated cut flower and foliage waste and to determine whether pesticide residues remained in the finished compost. Analysis of results were based on the U.S. Composting Council's Tests Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost used by the U.S. Composting Council's Seal of Testing Approval (STA) program. When compared to STA standards, both compost samples pH, total nitrogen, C:N ratio, and bioassay were found to be within normal ranges for compost sold in the horticulture industry. Chemical analysis found the levels of arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc all to be well below set industry standards. Additionally, the compost was tested for 23 herbicides and insecticides. Of those, two herbicides (clopyralid and MCPA) and one insecticide (lufenuron) were found in the sample in trace amounts, though well below USDA standards for food crops after the composting process. Results indicated floral waste collected from retail flower shops has the potential to be incorporated into a composting system to create a quality compost suitable for use in the horticulture industry.
Effizienz für Nachhaltigkeit – notwendig, jedoch nicht hinreichend
Authors: Behringer Jeannette
Published: October 2022

Fünfzig Jahre nach der Veröffentlichung des Berichts Die Grenzen des Wachstums im Auftrag des Club of Rome und dreissig Jahre nach der Konferenz der Vereinten Nationen zu Umwelt und Entwicklung deutet vieles darauf hin, dass das Ziel einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung verfehlt wird. Dies beruht unter anderem auf einer Fokussierung auf Effizienzstrategien, die sich mit den Anforderungen des vorherrschenden Wirtschaftssystems vereinbaren lassen. Der Beitrag diskutiert am Beispiel der Digitalisierung die Strategien von Effizienz, Konsistenz und Suffizienz auf und deren Herausforderungen hinsichtlich einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Dabei ist die Fokussierung auf Effizienzstrategien mit dem Ziel, eine nachhaltige Entwicklung umzusetzen, aus verschiedenen Gründen problematisch und unzureichend. Nur in der Zusammenführung von Strategien der Effizienz, Konsistenz und Suffizienz bleiben die Chancen auf eine nachhaltige Entwicklung gewahrt. Dabei nimmt die Strategie der Suffizienz eine besondere Stellung ein, da sie nicht nur die Veränderung von Rahmenbedingungen und Handlungsroutinen in Konsum und Produktion erforderlich macht, sondern auch ein Handeln der aktiven Vermeidung, des Unterlassens bestimmter Aktivitäten.
Sisyphos und Prometheus als Urbilder existentieller Resilienz und politischer Nachhaltigkeit
Authors: Rother Wolfgang
Published: October 2022

Im vorliegenden Beitrag, der sich als Versuch versteht, Nachhaltigkeit aus spezifisch existenzphilosophischer Perspektive zu akzentuieren, werden zwei Fragen diskutiert: Erstens, wie das Individuum angesichts der Herausforderungen, die das Leben stellt, nachhaltig existieren kann. Nachhaltigkeit erscheint in diesem Kontext als Durchhaltevermögen und als – existentielle, nicht bloss psychische – Resilienz, als Strategie im Umgang damit, dass ich Krisen möglicherweise nie werde überwinden, Probleme nie werde lösen können. Zweitens, welches ein taugliches politisches Grundkonzept ist, das das Zusammenleben in Staat und Gesellschaft nachhaltig gewährleistet. Diese Frage impliziert ebenfalls die Frage nach der nachhaltigen politischen Umsetzung von Nachhaltigkeitskonzepten. Beide Fragen werden in einem Rückgriff auf Figuren der griechischen Mythologie und deren Interpretation durch Albert Camus diskutiert: auf Sisyphos für die existentielle Resilienz und auf Prometheus für die politische Nachhaltigkeit. Beide Figuren sind Revoltierende: Sisyphos gegen das Schicksal, Prometheus gegen politische Macht, Masslosigkeit und Unmenschlichkeit.
Seroprevalence and epidemiological risk factors for Kasba virus among sheep and goats in South Korea: a nationwide retrospective study
Authors: Hwang Jeong-Min , Ga Yun Ji , Yeh Jung-Yong
Published: October 2022

Introduction

Kasba virus belongs to the Palyam serogroup of the Orbivirus genus and Reoviridae family. Kasba virus is the causative agent of many reproductive disorders in infected animals, which result in considerable economic losses, mainly in the cattle industry. The epidemiology of Kasba virus infection is poorly defined and remains unclear in South Korea.

Material and Methods

This study investigated the prevalence of antibodies against Kasba virus in sheep and goats in South Korea. Individual, management, and regional risk factors associated with seropositivity were also evaluated. In addition, a retrospective serosurvey was conducted.

Results

Serum samples from 28 out of 441 sheep or goat flocks (6.3%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 4.4–9.0%) and 115 out of 1003 animals (11.5%, 95% CI 9.6–13.6%) were positive for antibodies against Kasba virus. According to our results, a history of reproductive problems increased the probability of Kasba virus positivity. Preventive measures such as routine insecticide application decreased this probability. We observed significant differences in the prevalence of seropositivity between southern provinces and northern provinces and between western provinces and eastern provinces at the individual level.

Conclusion

The virus was widely distributed among sheep and goats in South Korea, with seropositivity ranging from 6.8% in 2004 to 13.7% in 2008. The current study represents the first assessment of factors associated with Kasba virus seroprevalence in sheep and goats in South Korea.
Antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes in staphylococci isolated from aviary capercaillies and free-living birds in south-eastern Poland
Authors: Sulikowska Magdalena , Marek Agnieszka , Jarosz Łukasz , Stępień-Pyśniak Dagmara , Urban-Chmiel Renata
Published: October 2022

Introduction

The current study characterises Staphylococcus bacteria recovered from dead free-living birds and captive capercaillies kept in south-eastern Poland. The results provide novel information about the antimicrobial resistance phenotype/genotype and the virulence profile of these bacteria.

Material and Methods

Samples of internal organs were taken from dead birds. Staphylococcus strains were identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation–time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Susceptibility to 13 antibiotics was tested using a standard disc diffusion method on Mueller–Hinton agar. All isolates were screened for the presence of antibiotic resistance genes and staphylococcal enterotoxins (A to E), toxic shock syndrome toxin 1, exfoliative toxins A and B and Panton–Valentine leukocidin.

Results

A total of 129 bacterial strains belonging to 19 species of the Staphylococcus genus were isolated. A relatively high percentage of them resisted fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, macrolides and β-lactams to a significant degree and harboured the tetK, tetM, ermC, mphC and mecA genes. Strains of the coagulase-negative S. sciuri, S. xylosus and S. cohnii were isolated with genes encoding enterotoxin A and toxic shock syndrome toxin.

Conclusion

Both coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative staphylococci isolated from aviary capercaillies and free-living birds have significant pathogenic potential, and greater attention must be paid to the coagulase-negative species, which are still often considered mere contaminants. Virulence factors associated with resistance to antimicrobials, this being multiple in some strains, seem most important because they can be easily transferred between animals, especially those living in a given area.
Sustainability for planetary health: A seventh domain of quality in primary care
Authors: Klemenc Ketiš Zalika , Rochfort Andree
Published: October 2022

Climate change is one of the biggest threats to public health. Sustainability is characterized by using resources wisely in a way that protects finite resources and the environment, and takes into account the needs of our planets’ inhabitants in the future. Sustainability in health care should be considered as a seventh domain of quality, as it can lead to improvement of patient outcomes, and more capacity for health care workers to engage in quality improvement and thereby improve the quality of care.

The carbon footprint of primary care is high, mainly due to prescribing medication, but also due to the transport of patients to hospitals and primary care services for interventions requested by family medicine. Other causes are the transport of staff and supplies, consumables and staff involved in laboratory analysis and radiation, medical and non-medical equipment, clinical and non-clinical waste, heating and cooling systems and other activities. Small adjustments in these areas could significantly decrease the carbon footprint of primary care practices. The suggested steps for primary care to achieve a more sustainable practice are fostering research, raising awareness, reducing the burden on primary care, engaging in quality improvement, and leadership and advocacy.

Each individual primary care practice has the potential to be a leader and role model for sustainable health care. With the implementation of interventions to reduce carbon footprints, primary care could set an example within the health sector and for patients. This could significantly raise the awareness of the public about the need to take actions for a greener health system.
Length of hospital stay and survival of hospitalized COVID-19 patients during the second wave of the pandemic: A single centre retrospective study from Slovenia
Authors: Rozman Aleš , Rituper Boštjan , Kačar Mark , Kopač Peter , Zidarn Mihaela , Pohar Perme Maja
Published: October 2022

Background

As of writing, there are no publications pertaining to the prediction of COVID-19-related outcomes and length of stay in patients from Slovene hospitals.

Objectives

To evaluate the length of regular ward and ICU stays and assess the survival of COVID-19 patients to develop better prediction models to forecast hospital capacity and staffing demands in possible further pandemic peaks.

Methods

In this retrospective, single-site study we analysed the length of stay and survival of all patients, hospitalized due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the peak of the second wave, between November 18th 2020 and January 27th 2021 at the University Clinic Golnik, Slovenia.

Results

Out of 407 included patients, 59% were male. The median length of stay on regular wards was 7.5 (IQR 5–13) days, and the median ICU length of stay was 6 (IQR 4–11) days. Age, male sex, and ICU stay were significantly associated with a higher risk of death. The probability of dying in 21 days at the regular ward was 14.4% (95% CI [10.9–18%]) and at the ICU it was 43.6% (95% CI [19.3-51.8%]).

Conclusion

The survival of COVID-19 is strongly affected by age, sex, and the fact that a patient had to be admitted to ICU, while the length of hospital bed occupancy is very similar across different demographic groups. Knowing the length of stay and admission rate to ICU is important for proper planning of resources during an epidemic.
Assessment of the territorial level of development of the national economy
Authors: Kirpanev Vadim Petrovich , Tkhazeplov Timur Mukhamedovich , Uvarov Igor Petrovich
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to investigate the issues of the national economy of a socio-economic nature, to consider problems and to reveal the factors influencing the construction of an algorithm for the interconnection of systems in practice. In our opinion, studies of economic processes undoubtedly affect the social side of the development of the territory. In this connection, attention is paid to the results of efficiency in the management of the national economy of the territory, while focusing on the indicator of human capital development. The article provides an assessment of the current state of affairs in a particular subject of the Russian Federation, but some aspects raised in the study require an additional information block. The scientific novelty of this study lies in the addition to the theoretical and practical substantiations of the evaluation criteria of the national economy, aimed at determining the effectiveness of the processes of territorial development of the standard of living of the population. As a result, the considered structural factors are determined in terms of share influence, which allows us to conclude that the processes with external and internal influence are regulated, aimed at improving the standard of living of the population of the country's territories.
EFFECT OF MALTODEXTRIN CONCENTRATION ON ANTIOXIDANTS ACTIVITY AND STABILITY OF NATURAL COLORING POWDER OF SECANG WOOD (CAESALPINIA SAPPAN L) IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS OF PH AND TEMPERATURE
Authors: Hasanah Huswatun , Syukri Daimon , Ismed Ismed
Published: October 2022

This research was aimed to determine the effect of different concentrations of maltodextrin on antioxidants and stability of the natural dye powder of sappan wood under various pH and temperature conditions. This study used a completely randomized experimental design with five treatments and three replications. The treatments in this study were: A (addition maltodextrin 5%), B (addition maltodextrin 10%), C (addition maltodextrin 15%), D (addition maltodextrin 20%), and E (addition maltodextrin 25%). Before the drying process, maltodextrin was added to the sappan wood extract that had been created. Yield, color analysis, solubility test, color stability test based on pH and heating temperature fluctuations, water content, and antioxidant activity are among the observations made. The addition of maltodextrin had a substansial impact on yield, and color the addition of maltodextrin had a substantial impact on yield, color analysis, solubility, water content, and antioxidant activity, according to the findings. The best treatment in this study was treatment A (addition maltodextrin 5%) with the characteristics of yield 18.33,%, hue value in color analysis was 39,58%, with yellow red color, solubility 87,33%, water content 6,83, and 17,80 ppm antioxidant activity (strong category), as well as maltodextrin which was stable against various pH and temperature treatments.

Keyword: sappan wood, maltodextrin, antioxidant activity, color stability.
CHARACTERIZATION OF FLAKES MADE IN CORN FLOUR (ZEA MAYS) AND PUMPKIN (CUCURBITA MOSHCATA) WITH ADDITION OF SOYBEAN FLOUR (GLICINE MAX)
Authors: Saraswati Lucia , Azima Fauzan , Syukri Daimon
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the effect of adding soybean flour (Glicine max) to the chemical, physical, and organoleptic characteristics of flakes from a combination of corn (Zea mays) and pumpkin (Cucurbita moshcata) and to determine the best treatment for flakes produced based on chemical, physical characteristics, and it's organoleptic. The research method used is an experimental method with descriptive data analysis. This study used 5 treatments and 3 replications: A = (addition of 0 grams of soybean flour), B = (addition of 15 grams of soybean flour), C = (addition of 30 grams of soybean flour), D = (addition of 45 grams of soybean flour), and E = (addition of 60 grams of soybean flour). Observations made were chemical analysis in the form of water content, ash content, protein content, fat content, carbohydrate content, crude fiber content, and total amino acids in treatment C, as well as physical tests in the form of water absorption tests, color tests, and organoleptic tests in the form of color, aroma, taste, and texture. The results showed that the addition of soybean flour in the study of corn and pumpkin flour flakes affected water content, ash content, protein content, fat content, carbohydrate content, crude fiber content, water absorption, brightness (color), and preference level based on the color, flavor, taste, and texture of the resulting flakes. The best treatment of flakes produced was treatment C (addition of 30 grams of soybean flour) based on the panelists' preference level with quality characteristics, is: water content (6.43% ± 0.41), ash content (1.76% ± 0.19), protein content (9.78% ± 0.29), fat content (11.25% ± 0.69), carbohydrate content (70.89% ± 0.57), crude fiber content (2.81% ± 0.29), water absorption 368.31% ± 2.49), °Hue (78.57 ± 0.01) and organoleptic values ??(color 4.35; aroma 3.65; taste 4.10; texture 3, 70) with a total value of 9.72% amino acids and the types of amino acids identified are glutamic acids, leucine, aspartic acid, arginine, alanine, phenylalanine, valine, serine, isoleucine, tyrosine, threonine, lysine, histidine, glycine, and methionine. . threonine, lysine, histidine, glycine, and methionine. . threonine, lysine, histidine, glycine, and methionine.

 

Keywords : Flakes, soybean flour, corn flour, pumpkin, characteristics, protein, amino acids.