bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of MMP-9 with atherogenic index and electrocardiogram as a predictor of cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients
Authors: Gupta Gaurav , Jain Richa , Das Biswajit , Saxena Shikha
Published: December 2022

Hypertension is the strongest or one of the strongest risk factors for almost all different cardiovascular diseases acquired during life, including coronary disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, and valvular heart diseases. So, the aim of this study was to evaluate the plasma concentration of MMP-9 and AIP in mild to moderate hypertensive patients.

: A total of 162 patients with hypertensive case were recruited and compared with the 100 normotensive controls from the Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital Bareilly. Parameters include waist circumference (WC), Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Lipid profile with Atherogenic Index, and Matrix metalloproteinase-2 were estimated in the plasma of all the test groups. Electrocardiography (ECG) was also performed as a cardiovascular tool.

There was a significantly increased concentration of WC, FBS, and Lipid parameters except for HDL which is slightly lower in the case group when compared to the control group. The concentration of MMP-9 was also increased, which is positively significant. The mean value of the P-R interval, QRS complex, and QT interval was also increased in hypertensive as compared to the controls.

Atherogenic index and MMP-9 are significantly higher in hypertensive patients. So, it could be a biomarker of cardiovascular disease.
Diagnostic role of different biochemical parameters in pleural effusion
Authors: Singh Jaspreet , Singh Khushdeep , Saini Rincal , Kumar Umesh , Sharma Shiv , Singh Harvinder
Published: December 2022

A pleural effusion, an excessive accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, indicates an imbalance between pleural fluid formation and removal. For diagnosing and treatment plan, pleural effusions have to be classified into transudate and exudate.

The aim of present study was to analyze various biochemical parameters (LDH, pH, Glucose, Triglycerides, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Amylase and ADA) in pleural fluid and to correlate these Biochemical parameters with diagnosis of the patients.

The study was a hospital based descriptive study. The study was conducted over a period of one year on 100 samples. Total 100 samples were enrolled in the study. Both serum and pleural fluid samples were collected and quantitatively analyzed using semi-automated analyzer.

The results of the present study shows thatThe Mean±SD of concentration of glucose in pleural fluid was 65.69±14.13 mg/dl, total protein 3.53±1.53g/dl, albumin 1.64±0.85g/dl, cholesterol 58.9±13.05mg/dl, triglycerides 68.7±10.47mg/dl, creatinine 1.73±0.96mg/dl, amylase 49.56±17.78IU/L, LDH 299.82±65.46 U/L and ADA was 49.56±17.78U/L.

It was concluded that Biochemical parameters play important role in diagnosing Pleural effusions. These markers when used collectively their diagnostic efficacy is greatly increased. The SEAG is superior to Light's criteria in identifying the transudative effusions. It is also observed that Light's criteria identified exudative effusions better than SEAG.
Molecular differentiation of dengue virus serotypes using RT-PCR and estimation of their effect on liver function
Authors: Manish Abhinav , Pandey Pratibha , Sharma Narotam
Published: December 2022

Dengue is one of the common and leading cause of mortality and morbidity in tropical countries specially in India. Its hepatotoxic effects have been demonstrated by the researchers over a long time. Dengue virus is a RNA virus, and known to have four serotypes and recently a fifth variant is also demonstrated in India. The effect of the different serotypes is seldomely investigated by the researchers. So we try to estimate the effect on Liver due to infection via different serotypes of Dengue virus. After taking the ethical clearance, from the ethical committee, A hospital based prospective study was conducted from August 2017 to November 2018, on patients attending OPD and IPD, of Medicine Department at Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital Dehradun. 60 Dengue Positive cases were selected. RNA gets extracted using Reverse Transcriptase PCR, Conventional PCR and Real Time PCR techniques and further visualized using Agarose gel electrophoresis techniques at the CMRL (Central Molecular Research Laboratory), and liver Enzymes SGPT, SGOT, ALP, GGT were analyzed at Central Clinical Laboratory of SMI Hospital using the vitros 5600 fully autoanlyzer of the Orthoclinical diagnostics. Results were analyzed using suitable statistical tools.
Correlation between cephalic index and facial index in skeletal malocclusions – An analytical cross-sectional study
Authors: Antony Vincy , Prachodh C A  , Shaloob Muhamed , Parayaruthottam Prathapan , Nayaz Mohamed , Raheesh Muhammed
Published: January 2023

: The study aimed to assess the correlation between Cephalic Index and Facial Index in patients with skeletal malocclusions reporting to the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in a private Dental College in Kerala.

: A study was conducted using analytical cross-sectional study design, on patients numbering 120 (40 Class I, 40 Class II & 40 Class III) between ages 18 to 30 years. Statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS version 22.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). The data was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality. Inferential statistics to find the difference between the Cephalic and Facial Indices was done using the independent t-test and Chi-square test for proportion analysis. Correlation coefficient between the Facial and Cephalic indices was assessed using Pearson Correlation Coefficient.

: A weak negative correlation existed between the Cephalic Index and Facial Index in different skeletal malocclusions - (-0.28) in Class I, (-0.15) in Class II and (-0.08) in Class III malocclusion.

: The present study observed that cranial morphology exerted a weak morphologic influence on the facial type as indicated by the weak negative correlation between the Cephalic Index and Facial Index in the different antero-posterior malocclusions.
O USO DO INSTAGRAM COMO FERRAMENTA PARA CONQUISTAR CLIENTES: UM ESTUDO NAS LOJAS DE VESTUÁRIO EM LAGOA DE SÃO FRANCISCO – PI
Authors: Sousa Maria Natália De Oliveira , Chaves Márcia Dos Santos , Feitosa Aryadynna Dos Santos
Published: December 2022

A internet hoje é vista como um excelente canal para atrair e conquistar clientes. A temática que se apresenta neste trabalho está relacionada ao seguinte questionamento: Qual a importância da rede social Instagram para as lojas de vestuário no município de Lagoa de São Francisco-PI e o impacto no relacionamento com o cliente? O objetivo geral é analisar a contribuição do Instagram para o relacionamento com os clientes das lojas pesquisadas. Em caráter de objetivos específicos, busca-se identificar como o Instagram é utilizado pelas lojas em estudo, verificar as formas de interação com o público atingido e compreender de que forma as ferramentas oferecidas pela rede social são úteis para o negócio. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, através de livros, artigos, sites, para o embasamento teórico e, para atingir os objetivos propostos, realizou-se uma pesquisa de campo por meio do envio de questionário aos proprietários/gestores das lojas de vestuário situadas na zona urbana de Lagoa de São Francisco-PI. Como resultado observou-se que a maioria das lojas utiliza o Instagram, seus gestores o consideram importante para o negócio, pois com uso dessa rede social foi possível tornar a loja mais conhecida, melhorar o relacionamento com o público-alvo e conquistar novos clientes. A contribuição da pesquisa consiste em um melhor entendimento acerca da relevância do uso do Instagram pelas empresas e o impacto no relacionamento com o cliente. Este trabalho contribuirá no âmbito acadêmico, servindo como base para futuros estudos e incentivando a realização de novos projetos voltados para a temática.

 

Palavras-chave: Rede Social Instagram; Relacionamento com cliente; Empresa.
ENDIVIDAMENTO BANCÁRIO: A UTILIZAÇÃO DOS RELATÓRIOS CONTÁBEIS PARA TOMADA DE DECISÃO POR CRÉDITO.
Authors: Duda Edivaldo Do Nascimento , Marcondes Jeimyson Calixto , Valentim Maria Do Socorro , Araújo Salmo Batista de
Published: December 2022

Em virtude da necessidade imperiosa e constante por capital nas empresas e sendo o financiamento bancário um meio de captação de recursos externos, além de considerar a finalidade da ciência contábil em fornecer informações úteis no processo de tomada de decisão, este estudo objetivou verificar o uso das informações contábeis no processo decisório quanto à contratação de crédito bancário, averiguar se os demonstrativos eram usados para verificação da alavancagem financeira e gestão da estrutura de capital, além de buscar identificar a existência de confiança nas análises contábeis por parte dos gestores de indústrias localizadas no município de Caicó RN. Para alcançar esses objetivos foi feito uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a importância das análises contábeis, os possíveis benefícios da utilização de capital de terceiros quando a empresa está alavancada financeiramente e a agregação de valor que pode ser gerada a partir da estrutura de capital. Posteriormente foi realizada pesquisa de campo através de questionário aplicado em visitas a indústrias. Os principais resultados sugerem que nas indústrias em que os demonstrativos são produzidos, a informação contábil é percebida como útil e o contador pertinente ao processo decisório, havendo confiança nas análises contábeis por parte dos gestores.
Interaction between Contributors: Processes of an Art Piece Formation
Authors: Mikhalchenko Vadim
Published: December 2022

The presented statement is part of the volume it covers a variety of responses from people who interact with art in different ways. The aim is to suggest to the participant of the contemporary world a new, personal perspective to rethink what is this area of our world that we label with art; thoughts with and without theoretical suggestions - reflections by the creators and reflections by the audience, teaching humility and uniqueness, perhaps - forming a fresh perspective on art.
Great Questions of Aesthetics and Small Gardens of Art
Authors: Pękala Teresa
Published: December 2022

The presented statement is part of the volume it covers a variety of responses from people who interact with art in different ways. The aim is to suggest to the participant of the contemporary world a new, personal perspective to rethink what is this area of our world that we label with art; thoughts with and without theoretical suggestions - reflections by the creators and reflections by the audience, teaching humility and uniqueness, perhaps - forming a fresh perspective on art.
Ballet in the Age of Covid
Authors: Van Camp Julie C.
Published: December 2022

The presented statement is part of the volume it covers a variety of responses from people who interact with art in different ways. The aim is to suggest to the participant of the contemporary world a new, personal perspective to rethink what is this area of our world that we label with art; thoughts with and without theoretical suggestions - reflections by the creators and reflections by the audience, teaching humility and uniqueness, perhaps - forming a fresh perspective on art.
Hydrological and morphological features and geoecological condition of the territories of the plains area of the Kuma River valley and their significance in the system of civilizational development of the Central Pre‐Caucasus in the 18th–21st centuries
Authors: Mishvelov E. G. , Ataev Z. V. , Kornienko A. I.
Published: December 2022

Aim. In this work, the main aim was a retrospective analysis of the geo‐ecological state and problems of natural territorial complexes (NTC) of the valley of the plains area of the Kuma River in the context of hydrological and morphological dynamics for the period from the 18th century to the present.

Material and Methods. The paper analyses the state of the landscape’s natural components in the region, for which topographic, sectoral and cadastral maps, digital relief model, satellite images were used. Openly available data of ministries, departments, archival and stock materials were used. The degree of anthropogenic transformation of the natural‐territorial complexes was calculated based on the coefficient of ecological stability of landscapes.

Result. Using the example of the plains area of the Kuma River for the period of the 18th‐21st centuries, the geo‐ecological features of valley NTC were analysed. Studies have shown that at the present stage meandering remains an important condition for land use in the Kuma River valley in terms of both agricultural land and residential areas. Cartographic schemes of land use of a modelled plot in the valley of the Kuma River were constructed, allowing the assessment of the efficiency of the economic use of the fields of oxbow lakes.

Conclusion. For the last two hundred years, valley NTC have remained significant for settlement purposes and related economic activities. The modern meandering belt together with the fields of the older such features create special environment forming conditions for the functioning of the stabilising components of the landscape, floodplain forest being a basic integral factor in the preservation of regional biodiversity. It is recommended that when organising the sustainable use of the land resources of river valleys for the purposes of territorial planning, the regional features of placement of meanders and oxbow lakes be taken into account.
Landscape‐hydrological phenomenon of the formation of floating islands on Lake Chebarkul (Davletovo) in the Ural River basin, Russia
Authors: Pavleichik V. M. , Sivohip Zh. T.
Published: December 2022

Aim. To record factually the development of floating islands on Lake Chebarkul (Davletovo) as a landscape‐hydrological phenomenon in the Ural River basin and in the Southern Trans‐Urals, to determine the mechanisms of formation and to identify the specific features of their morphostructure, intra‐annual movements and long‐term dynamics.

Materials and Methods. Based on images of high (2003–2020) and medium (1972–2020) spatial resolution, an analysis was made of qualitative and quantitative indicators reflecting the long‐term and intra‐ annual dynamics of the state of floating islands (mats) and coastal thickets of macrophytes («splavina» or «labza» in Russian).

Results. It was established that the main source of material for the islands were the coastal thickets of macrophytes at the site of the confluence of watercourses into the lake (Yangelka River and Mogak Crrek), which periodically (during periods of extreme spring floods) lose contact with coastal shallow waters and are carried into the lake. The high variability of the states and the dynamism of the displacement of the islands, as well as the tendency to reduce the number and area of the islands and coastal thickets of macrophytes, caused, among other factors, by the consequences of the anomalous summer flood of 2013, were revealed. Being in an unfixed state, floating islands drift along the water area of the lake for considerable distances, reaching 10–15 km or more during the ice‐ free period of the year. The main driving force is the wind, which causes prevailing alongshore displacements of the islands: as a result of collisions, they are reduced in size and acquire a rounded shape in plan.

Conclusion. Throughout the historical period, floating islands around the world have been perceived as a landscape phenomenon that deserves protection and rational use. Lake Chebarkul with floating islands is of undoubted interest as an object of geographical, hydrological, ecological and biological research.
Application of logical and mathematical methods for the analysis of environmental information
Authors: Akhmedova L. Sh. , Magomedova A. A. , Radjabova R. T.
Published: December 2022

Aim. Evaluation of the possibilities of mathematical logic and logical‐mathematical methods in the description of complex natural systems in simple and clear constructions, as they act as a language, special research methods, a source of ideas and concepts in natural science.

Discussion. The article discusses the possibilities and advantages of logical and mathematical methods in the analysis of natural science information, and, in particular, environmental data. It gives a comparative overview of logical and mathematical constructions in the formation of scientific thinking. The list of the most common mathematical and logical symbols for the formalised recording of complex ecological systems is provided, together with examples of the use of logical and mathematical formulas as formal and implicative statements in the brief recording of natural science information.

Conclusion. The research conducted does not convincingly indicate unambiguous advantages of using the symbols of mathematical logic rather than verbal presentation. However, since ecology deals with the description of arch‐complex systems, including operations of formalised problem statement, the formalised structuring of ecosystems, the grouping of ecosystems according to measures of their similarity‐difference or inclusion–intersection, and the classification of selected ecosystems in a certain specified group, the need for widespread application of logical and mathematical research is indisputable.
Postagrogenic phytocenoses of the Volga‐Oka interfluve, Russia
Authors: Trifonova T. A. , Shoba S. A. , Mishchenko N. V. , Bykova E. P. , Shutov P. S. , Saveliev O. V. , Repkin R. V.
Published: December 2022

Aim. On the basis of factual material, an assessment was made of the state of land previously (more than 15 years ago) developed as arable land and "abandoned" to date.

Material and Methods. Control plots located in different landscape provinces of the Volga‐Oka interfluve were compared in terms of the state of the vegetation cover, as well as the type of overgrowth.

Results. Three types of overgrowing of postagrogenic lands characteristic of the initial and intermediate stages of overgrowing of pre‐climax communities have been identified: overgrowing of fields associated with a change in land use; overgrowing of fields with a nearby forest; and overgrowing of fields without a closely located forest.

Conclusion. It was shown that as a result of the overgrowing of agricultural lands, the species diversity of plant communities is sharply reduced, the restoration of which is very problematic in the foreseeable future. While postagrogenic phytocenoses are able to gradually restore their production potential to the level of natural phytocenoses, however, their productivity will occur with a different species composition of herbaceous plants with low biodiversity.
Viral diseases of fruit and berry crops in the South of the Russian Far East
Authors: Volkov Yu. G. , Kakareka N. N. , Tolkach V. F. , Shchelkanov M. Yu.
Published: December 2022

Aim. To systematise data on pathogens of viral diseases of garden and berry crops in the south of the Russian Far East.

Discussion. The peculiar climatic features of the Far East limit the range of garden and berry crops. However, there are a significant number of species of wild fruits and berry plants in the region, which have increased (often – record breaking) frost resistance and are therefore actively used for breeding new cultural forms. At the same time, for the last century and a half new varieties of garden crops have been actively introduced to the Far East, which has lead to an increase in the risk of penetration of entire phytovirus complexes together with vegetatively propagated (cuttings, vaccinations) plants. The greatest damage to garden crops in the Far East is caused by a number of representatives of the genus Nepovirus (Picornavirales: Secoviridae): Tomato ringspot virus, Arabis mosaic virus, Raspberry ringspot virus, Grapevine fanleaf virus, Grapevine linear pattern virus as well as several still unidentified viruses. Among other taxonomic groups of phytoviruses dangerous for fruit and berry crops one could point out Potato virus Y (Patatavirales: Potyviridae, Potyvirus), Carnation ringspot virus (Tolivirales: Tombusviridae, Dianthovirus), Clover yellow mosaic virus (Tymovirales: Alphaflexiviridae, Potexvirus), Cucumber mosaic virus (Martellivirales: Bromoviridae, Cucumovirus), Alfalfa mosaic virus (Martellivirales: Bromoviridae, Alfamovirus). The paper considers the species composition of aphids‐carriers of phytoviruses affecting garden crops of the region.

Conclusions. In connection with the further prospects for the development of horticulture in the Russian Far East, it is necessary to intensify ecological and virological studies of this section of phytovirology as well as to increase access to agricultural producers with available test systems.
The ethical attitude of dentists scale: development and psychometric properties
Authors: Ebadi Abbas , Shojaei Amirahmad , Larijani Bagher , Sadegh Akhoundi Mohammad , Khorshidian Azam
Published: January 2023

One critical tactic that leads to a better understanding of the ethical status of dentists is to assess their ethical attitude by using an appropriate scale. This study aimed to design and evaluate the validity and reliability of the ethical attitude of dentists scale (EADS).
This study was conducted based on a mixed‐method design. The first qualitative part of the study was conducted in 2019 and the items of the scale were produced from the ethical codes compiled in a previous study. In this part, the psychometric analysis was conducted. The reliability was evaluated by Cronbach's alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient. Factor analysis was used to assess the construct validity (n = 511), and the following three factors were extracted with a total variance of 48.03. 1) Maintaining the standing of the profession in relationships.
2) Providing dental services while maintaining trust in the profession, and 3) Providing information for the benefit of the patient.
In confirmatory factor analysis, appropriate values were obtained for the goodness of fit indices, and Cronbach’s alpha was 0.68 - 0.84 for the various factors. Based on the results mentioned above, this scale showed an appropriate validity and reliability for measuring the ethical attitude of dentists.
Professional quality of life and resilience in pre-hospital emergency technicians during COVID-19 in Iran: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Fatahi Yasser , Norouzinia Roohangiz , Aghabarary Maryam
Published: January 2023

The professional quality of life of pre-hospital emergency technicians has been adversely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study was performed to investigate the professional quality of life and resilience and their relationships in pre-hospital emergency technicians of Kermanshah Province, Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study was conducted on 412 pre-hospital emergency technicians in Kermanshah Province in 2020 using the census method. Data collection tools were the Stamm Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Emergency Medical Services Resilience scale.
Pre-hospital emergency technicians experienced moderate levels ofthe professional quality of life dimensions and high/acceptablelevels of resilience. There was a significant correlation betweenresilience and the dimensions of the professional quality of life.The results of the regression test showed that resilience had a significant effect on all three components of the professional quality of life. Therefore, the use of resilience enhancement strategies is recommended to improve the professional quality of life of pre-hospital emergency technicians.
AXIOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF J. BIDEN’S INAUGURATION SPEECH (LINGUOSTYLISTIC ASPECT)
Authors: Zinkovskaya Anastasiya V. , Samoylova Antonina V.
Published: December 2022

Value-based orientation is one of the basic components of communication process. Politician’s public speech, especially if it is an inauguration speech of a newly elected president, can be regarded as an efficient means of transmitting vital axiological dominants in terms of strategies of presentation, self-presentation and appeal. The purpose of the article is to determine axiological potential of inauguration speech by means of exposure of axiological dominants – value-based orienting point, which function as supporting elements of its structural and logical composition from the perspective of linguostylistic analysis. In general axiological orienting points play a significant role in motivation activity and are widely used as instruments of implementation of manipulative and affecting potential in speaker’s verbal behavior. This research helped to single out a number of axiological dominants among which is the will of the people, the day (inauguration day), democracy, American way, nation, unity. Their verbal representation is accomplished by means of meliorative emotive lexis and stylistic devices of different language levels. It was noted that stylistic devices of syntactic level including parallel constructions, gradation, parceling and syntactic repetition prevail. The speaker’s communicative behavior can be characterized by a high level of efficiency particularly due to the usage of expressive means in the process of foregrounding the key elements of electorate’s axiological sphere.
TYPOLOGICAL FEATURES OF MODERN ENGLISH SMALL-FORMAT TEXTS
Authors: Cherkunova Marina V.
Published: December 2022

The article focuses on the study of modern English small-format texts, namely it aims to determine a set of their typological features. The interest in the topic stems from the fact that in present-day English there is a distinct tendency towards minimization of textual volume; as a result, various types of short texts circulate in great quantities in all the spheres of communication, including science, media, education, business, literature, personal interaction, etc. The sheer quantity of such texts yields an assumption about the emergence of a qualitatively new phenomenon, a special type of texts – small-format texts. They possess a specific set of common mechanisms by means of which they successfully perform their pragmatic function with the help of a limited number of language means; these mechanisms need to be elicited and analyzed. This aim is addressed in the article through the analysis of a significant scope of the scattered linguistic data from the current researches on the relevant topic; also an empirical base of approximately 5000 textual samples belonging to different types of discourse is analyzed. As a result, a set of typological features of small-format texts is determined. One of the key features is the visual integrity of small-format texts, which plays a consolidating role in the process of forming the overall semantics of the texts. Apart from that, the typological parameters include the minimization of the exponential plane; a specific type of the surface structure compression consisting in its multi-layer organization; asymmetry of the exterior and interior (semantic) planes; hierarchization of the functional paradigm; rigidity in the choice of structural and/or content elements within one concrete genre; polycode character, as well as lability of the language norm.
PLOT MOTIF “TIME EXTENSION” (Based on the Novel “Magic Mountain” by Thomas Mann)
Authors: Ashikhmanova Natalia A.
Published: December 2022

The paper deals with the subject-plot motif “time extension” in the novel “The magic mountain” (“Der Zauberberg”) by Thomas Mann. The following constitutive features of this motif have been singled out: 1) the ability of the main character to concentrate on his inner world by means of a close introspection; 2) the usage of hermetic encapsulation device which consists in the limitation of the time and space conditions of the main hero’s life; 3) rethinking of values and life orientations forming new basic world-view concepts, such as life, death, disease, love. The application of the leitmotiv treated as recognizable main hero description and reiteration of other characters’ actions makes it possible to create the tonality of cantilena in the novel.
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AS A SUBJECT OF AUTHORITY (PARADOXES OF THE NATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEM)
Authors: Mykolenko O. I. , Lazarieva M. I.
Published: December 2022

The article reveals the shortcomings of the constitutional and legal regulation of the sys­tem of state authorities, among which the National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education occupies a special place. Attention is focused on the fact that the imbalance of the constitutional and legal regulation of the foundations of the functioning of the state can be revealed through the analysis of the problems of implementing in practice the principle of dividing state power into three branches - legislative, executive and judicial or through the analysis of the legal status of the state body as a subject of power. Within this publication, both scientific approaches were combined, namely, important problems of the formation and functioning of state authorities and the paradoxical legal regulation of the status of the National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education were revealed. It is emphasized that, firstly, constitutional and legal regulation not only lags behind real changes in society, but is also ig­nored in reforms at the national and regional levels, secondly, legal science is beginning to be filled with ideological attitudes that prevent an objective look at the processes , taking place in law, thirdly, the National Agency is the subject of authority, and therefore must meet all the attributes of the latter. The opinion is substantiated that the activity of the National Agency creates favorable conditions for the flourishing of formalism in institutions of higher educa­tion, which distracts specialists in the field of education from their main professional activities - teaching and research. The more formalism there is in the educational and scientific activities of institutions of higher education, the less room is left for training, education and formation of specialists in their field. It was established that manipulation of constitutional norms, ignoring the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine and arbitrary interpretation of constitutional provisions led to the imbalance of the constitutional and legal regulation of the foundations of the functioning of the state. It has been proven that the National Agency for Quality Assurance of Higher Education has a legal status that is incompatible with the general constitutional prin­ciples of the functioning of state authorities: 1) it does not belong to the legislative, executive and judicial authorities; 2) The Constitution of Ukraine does not provide for the grounds and procedure for creating such bodies. Taking into account the peculiarities of the constitutional and legal regulation of the foundations of the formation of the system of state bodies, it was concluded that the National Agency is an unconstitutional collegial body that unconstitution­ally carries out its activities to ensure the quality of higher education in Ukraine.
Odesa in the integration processes of the XIX century
Authors: Dianova Nataliya
Published: December 2022

This publication is devoted to the study of the economic component of the integration processes that took place in the 19 century  thanks to trade operations through the Odesa port. The complex of archival and published documents and research literature used in the process of work made it possible to reconstruct the peculiarities of the development of the Odesa port. It was found that Odessa had not only a favorable geographical position, which contributed to the development of the port, but also became an attractive city for foreign merchants interested in the development of foreign trade, primarily in agricultural products.
The activity of Odesa merchants and its contribution to the process of international trade is analyzed.  It is noted that Greek, Italian and Jewish merchants achieved the greatest success in grain export. It was found that the number of Russian merchants of the 1st guild, which was engaged in foreign economic operations, was replenished at the expense of foreign merchants who, under the pressure of government policy, were forced to accept Russian citizenship. The Russians themselves, with minor exceptions, belonged to the 3rd guild and engaged in internal trade.
Palankа administranive structure of the Black Sea Cossack Army
Authors: Lozheshnyk Oleksandr
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the article is to highlight the local problems of the revival of the palanka system, peculiar to the lands of Zaporozhian Sich in the Ochakiv steppe during the stay of the Black Sea Cossack Army. On the basis of the published materials of the State Archive of the Krasnodar Territory and the researches of P. Korolenko, the administrative-territorial structure of the Black Sea Cossack Army during its stay in the Bugo-Dniester borderland (1790-1792) was analyzed and the functional duties of a palanquin colonel were characterized.
The lower part of the Ochakiv Steppe, the Bugo-Dniester confluence, during the stay of the Black Sea Cossack Army, was divided into three palanquins – Podnistrian (central), Berezan and Kinburn, headed by palanquin colonels with assistant foremen.
The palanka colonel was responsible for the preservation of military property and for increasing the revenues that went to the military treasury. Through the foresters, he protected the military forests, releasing wood to the residents only for building houses; sold part of the fishing factories and sold alcoholic beverages to outsiders with payment of the purchase price to the military treasury, leased free land to "outsiders" for cattle grazing, collected a tax from gypsies who spent the night on military territory, etc. He embodied in the palanquin the power of Kosh, in fact, the power of the Cossack community.
Heat Analysis of a Vacuum Flask
Authors: Anyanwu Chidebe Stanley , Gad Abdelrahman , Bilal Hussein , Ewim Daniel Raphael Ejike
Published: January 2023

Materials with low thermal conductivity like aerogel, acrylic, aluminum silicate, superfine glass wool, and phenolic foam are often used as insulation materials in engineering and have noticed increasing applications in other spheres of life, like thermal insulation in buildings and vacuum flasks. The objective of this research is to study the temperature variation of the coffee over 10 hours in a selected vacuum flask while varying the geometrical and material properties of the flask. In other words, change the parameters (without changing the fluid capacity) to minimize the heat loss over time. The range of the bottleneck radius used is from 40 mm to 60 mm, with a step size (increment) of 5 mm. The width of the whole flask is proportional to the bottleneck radius, with constant fluid capacity. The initial design used an outer and inner steel layer with plastic foam in between, and the bottleneck is made from nylon with a radius of 50 mm. This design allows the hot fluid to be at 55 oC after 10 hours in atmospheric conditions. The temperature of the coffee in the vacuum flask made of steel layers with aerogel as insulation was 72.3 oC after 10 hours, while the steel layers and CO2 insulation were 67.9 oC and the acrylic layer and aerogel were 77.89 oC after a 10-hour duration in still air. This simulation was carried out using COMSOL, and the result shows that an acrylic layer and aerogel at a bottleneck radius of 60 mm were the best combination. Verification and validation were carried out to test for convergence of the numerical and analytical solutions.
MARGUERITE DURAS E O TESTEMUNHO DO IMPOSSÍVEL EM HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR
Authors: BOSI Isabela Magalhães
Published: January 2023

A couple of lovers meet in Hiroshima in August 1957. He is Japanese. She, a French actress, is in town to shoot a film about peace. Lying in bed in a hotel, she tells everything she saw in Hiroshima, the museums, the images, the survivors, the tracks. To which he replies, emphatically: Tu n'as rien vu to Hiroshima. Thus, she starts Hiroshima Mon Amour, text by Marguerite Duras, written as a script for the homonymous film by Alain Resnais, in which she creates a dialogue between these two characters, marked in different ways by the horrors of war. Her writing reveals the impossibility of talking about catastrophes like the one in Hiroshima – and all one can do is talk about this impossibility. Duras highlights the unavoidable character of the tragedy while, throughout the narrative, her character tries to elaborate on her own war traumas, provoked by the interest of her Japanese lover. Our objective, therefore, is to analyze how Duras' text builds a testimony of the impossible, stretching the limits of literature, and cinema, beyond an attempt at representation. In order to do so, we dialogue with thinkers such as Jacques Derrida and Márcio Seligmann-Silva, whose theories about testimony and literature, or even testimonial literature, help to deepen this reflection.
Trabalho, emprego e renda na era da plataformização digital: o caso dos trabalhos de cuidado
Authors: Pellegrini Carolina de Menezes Cardoso , Costa Ana Paula Motta
Published: January 2023

O presente artigo busca tecer linhas preliminares acerca dos trabalhos de cuidado na era da “plataformização digital”. A partir da revisão de conceitos, desde as relações laborais com o gênero até a economia digital (sob uma perspectiva feminista marxista) e suas imbricações com o mercado de trabalho de cuidado, objetiva-se analisar de que forma a plataformização digital atua nos casos de trabalhos de cuidado. Como metodologia de análise, após a construção do referencial teórico, utiliza-se da observação de duas plataformas digitais que disponibilizam, no Brasil, serviços de cuidado de forma autônoma, sendo essa observação confrontada com dados já produzidos (dados secundários) acerca da presença feminina no mercado de trabalho, formal e informal. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que a plataformização dos trabalhos de cuidado incrementa as disparidades de remuneração e gênero, já há muito existentes nas relações capitalistas de produção e consumo, tendo em vista que acentuam desigualdades de gênero, classe e raça. Conclui-se, ao final, que a falta de regulamentação dos mercados digitais serve de catalisador da precariedade laboral feminina, impedindo o desenvolvimento econômico e social rumo à valorização profissional
Agradecimento a pareceristas do v. 18, n. 2, novembro 2022
Authors: Os Editores
Published: January 2023

Agradecimentos
Scientific production on digital competencies in higher education: a bibliometric study
Authors: Virigno Soares Nahuan Alaff , Sales da Fonseca Rossane Keile
Published: December 2022

Digital Technology has attracted the scientific community’s interest in investigating the theme concerning professors’ performance. This study investigates the scientific production of digital competencies in higher education. Bibliometric research was carried out of quantitative nature and of exploratory character in which the publications on the theme between 2012 and 2021 were analyzed. Thirty-one (31) scientific papers were selected for analysis. It is concluded that scientific research on professors’ digital competencies contributes to the changes in Brazilian higher education.
The challenges for knowledge workers in organizations to carry out sustainable organizational development
Authors: Cravo Ana Cristina , Pereira Altair , Pereira Eliana dos Santos
Published: December 2022

In the last decades, we have witnessed important changes in production processes due to the intensified use of technologies and automation that impact social and environmental activities in society. This is the context in which the Knowledge Workers are inserted. This study aimed to analyze these workers’ competencies and how they contribute to the changes in the organizations, aiming at their sustainable development. The method used was the Systematic Literature Review. Searches were conducted in the Brazilian databases BDTD, CAPES, and SciELO with the terms Knowledge Workers’ competencies; social intelligence; collective intelligence; organizational intelligence, and sustainability in the Portuguese language and published between 2018 and 2022. Three hundred seventy-seven publications were found. With the application of the delimiters: date, title, abstract, and keywords, only 11 were aligned to the research question and were read in full. From this, 3 (three) categories of analysis were generated: social/corporate responsibility, sustainable development, and information management that support the results of this RSL. The final consideration is that the knowledge worker can transform data and information into value-added knowledge. Individual competencies are linked to the company’s values, beliefs, and purpose, which relates to social and organizational intelligence. This work can contribute to public or private organizations forming workers focused on sustainability and the common good.
Narodziny „polskiej szkoły” historii militarnej a wojskowość antyczna. W poszukiwaniu tożsamości badawczej (część 1)
Authors: Faszcza Michał
Published: January 2023

Po odzyskaniu przez Polskę niepodległości w 1918 r. doszło do formalnego powiązania głównego nurtu piśmiennictwa historyczno-wojskowego z instytucjami naukowo-wydawniczymi Wojska Polskiego. Sprawiło to, że większość ukazujących się w tzw. dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym (1918–1939) publikacji poświęconych zagadnieniom militarnym miała służyć umacnianiu patriotyzmu i celom wychowawczym realizowanym w armii, co determinowało ich tematykę oraz sposób ujęcia poruszanych zagadnień. Ponadto nałożyły się na to dwie inne dominujące tendencje: koncentracja na dziejach narodowych, jak również popularność nurtu neoromantycznego. Zjawiska ta uległy wzmocnieniu po 1926 r. w wyniku zmian personalnych przeprowadzonych w Wojsku Polskim. W takich warunkach nie było możliwości, aby historycy wojskowi mogli wnieść znaczący wkład do badań nad antykiem, co przełożyło się na odmienne drogi rozwojowe środowiska badaczy polskich militariów i przedstawicieli Altertumswissenschaft. Perspektywie badawczej tych drugich, a także wskazaniu wspólnej płaszczyzny naukowej pozwalającej na zbliżenie stanowisk obu grup uczonych będzie poświęcona druga część artykułu.
Mixture of clove (Sysygium aromaticum) and garlic (Allium sativum) alcoholic extracts in the control of black Sigatoka in ‵Macho′ plantain
Authors: Adriano-Anaya María de Lourdes , Matías-Castillo Sandra , Moreno-Castillo Benjamín , Vázquez-Ovando Alfredo , Salvador-Figueroa Miguel
Published: December 2022

The incidence and severity of the Black Sigatoka (BS) was assessed in plantain plants “Macho” variety, sprayed with a mixture of alcoholic extracts of clove (36 µgclove mL-1) and garlic (150 µggarlic mL-1) under field conditions. Three treatments were evaluated: foliar application every 7 days (T1), every 14 days (T2) and without extracts or control (T3). Initially, the experimental plants were 3 months-old and the experiment concluded 238 days later. Every 14 days the incidence and severity of BS, the total number of leaves, the youngest leaf without symptoms and the time to flowering were measured. In relation to the plants of T3, the weighted average incidence and severity of BS were lower by 20.5 and 25.3% for T1 and 11.4 and 22.6% for T2, respectively. The average of total leaves was, 9.3, 8.8 and 8.5 and the youngest leaf with disease symptoms were 7.2, 6.4 and 5.6 for T1, T2 and T3, respectively. The days to flowering after the beginning of the experiment were 140 for T1 and 182 for T2. The results show the potential of using the alcoholic extracts of garlic and clove as an alternative for the control of the BS.
Climate, fruiting and frosty pod rot influence the epidemic intensity of Phytophthora capsici in cacao plantations in Mexico
Authors: Torres-de la Cruz Magdiel , Mora-Aguilera Gustavo , Ortiz-García Carlos F. , Gaspar-Génico José Á. , Pérez-de la Cruz Manuel , Acencio-Castillo Nitzarindany
Published: December 2022

In Mexico, Theobroma cacao is affected by the black pod rot (BPR) caused by Phytophthora capsici. Currently, an epidemiological study of this disease is lacking. The objective was to determine the influence of climate, fruit set and the incidence of cacao frosty pod rot (Moniliophthora roreri) on the epidemic intensity of BPR in five locations in southeastern Mexico. The temporal structure of BPR epidemics was analyzed and the correlation of absolute change of BPR incidence with temperature, relative humidity (RH), precipitation, and fruiting flows was studied. The possible competition between P. capcisi and M. roreri was also analyzed correlatively. The epidemics had a duration of 15 to 25 weeks restricted to September - February with 6 to 24% final incidence (Yf ). The curves were best fitted to the Gompertz model (r = 0.059 - 0.123, R2 0.97 - 0.99) with an exponential phase in October corresponding with the highest rainfall. BPR was positively associated with RH greater than 90%, precipitation, temperature periods lower than 19.9, and 20 - 26.9 °C, and with fruiting intensity. P. capcisi had less parasitic f itness than M. roreri, which induced earlier epidemics, with greater duration and intensity. The characterization of BPR as a polycyclic epidemic justifies management strategies aimed at reducing the secondary inoculum.
The Effect of Virtual Reality on Balance Performance
Authors: DOLU Umut , ÇAMLIGÜNEY Filiz
Published: December 2022

Aim: The aim of the study is to observe the long-term effects of using virtual reality glasses on balance performance in sedentary individuals.

Methods: In our study, Y Balance Test was preferred to measure dynamic balance and Flamingo Balance Test was preferred to measure static balance. Groups did general strength training 3 days a week for 8 weeks. However, the VR group also did a 15 minute VR workout at the end of each workout. In order to investigate the difference in balance performance of both groups, a pre-test was conducted and then a post-test was conducted 8 weeks later. The compliance of the variables to the normal distribution was evaluated using the Shapiro-Wilk test. As a result of the normality test, it was determined that the data provided the normal distribution conditions and analysis was made using the Paired Sample T-test, one of the parametric tests.

Results: In addition to general strength exercises, virtual reality exercises for 15 minutes a day, 3 days a week by the experimental group (VR) for 8 weeks, revealed a significant difference in the dyn dynamic and static balance performances of the participants, no significant difference was found.

Conclusion: It has been concluded that exercises performed with virtual reality glasses have a positive effect on balance performance.
Students’ difficulties in solving geometry problems
Authors: Ramdjid Nur Rokhman , Sukestiyarno Sukestiyarno , Rochmad Rochmad , Mulyono Mulyono
Published: December 2022

This study is based on research findings that examines students' difficulties utilizing Polya's problem to solve geometry problems -solving stages. Thirty-one students were assigned to work on questions about the material in order to calculate the distance in space. Researchers examined each student’s work to determine which stage of Polya they struggled with. In-depth interviews were also conducted to clarify answers and investigate students' difficulties in solving math problems. The results showed that students who were able to answer completely and correctly, based on Polya’s stages in understanding the problem, compiling or thinking about a solution plan, solving the problem according to the plan and re- examining the procedure and the results of solving the answer, had a very low success rate. Scaffolding is given to students who have difficulty and recognition of the accuracy of correct answers for those who are successful.
Keywords: Geometry, Polya’s problem-solving stages, students difficulties.