bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FSCR: A Deep Social Recommendation Model for Misleading Information
Authors: Zhang Depeng , Wu Hongchen , Yang Feng
Published: January 2021

The popularity of intelligent terminals and a variety of applications have led to the explosive growth of information on the Internet. Some of the information is real, some is not real, and may mislead people’s behaviors. Misleading information refers to false information made up by some malicious marketer to create panic and seek benefits. In particular, when emergency events break out, many users may be misled by the misleading information on the Internet, which further leads them to buy things that are not in line with their actual needs. We call this kind of human activity ‘emergency consumption’, which not only fails to reflect users’ true interests but also causes the phenomenon of user preference deviation, and thus lowers the accuracy of the personal recommender system. Although traditional recommendation models have proven useful in capturing users’ general interests from user–item interaction records, learning to predict user interest accurately is still a challenging problem due to the uncertainty inherent in user behavior and the limited information provided by user–item interaction records. In addition, to deal with the misleading information, we divide user information into two types, namely explicit preference information (explicit comments or ratings) and user side information (which can show users’ real interests and will not be easily affected by misleading information), and then we create a deep social recommendation model which fuses user side information called FSCR. The FSCR model is significantly better than existing baseline models in terms of rating prediction and system robustness, especially in the face of misleading information; it can effectively identify the misleading users and complete the task of rating prediction well.
A Novel Allele Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction (AS-PCR) Assay to Detect the V1016G Knockdown Resistance Mutation Confirms Its Widespread Presence in Aedes albopictus Populations from Italy
Authors: Pichler Verena , Mancini Emiliano , Micocci Martina , Calzetta Maria , Arnoldi Daniele , Rizzoli Annapaola , Lencioni Valeria , Paoli Francesca , Bellini Romeo , Veronesi Rodolfo , Martini Simone , Drago Andrea , De Liberato Claudio , Ermenegildi Arianna , Pinto Joao , della Torre Alessandra , Caputo Beniamino
Published: January 2021

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based genotyping of mutations in the voltage-sensitive sodium channel (vssc) associated with resistance to pyrethroid insecticides is widely used and represents a potential early warning and monitoring system for insecticide resistance arising in mosquito populations, which are vectors of different human pathogens. In the secondary vector Aedes albopictus—an Asian species that has invaded and colonized the whole world, including temperate regions—sequencing of domain II of the vssc gene is still needed to detect the V1016G mutation associated with pyrethroid resistance. In this study we developed and tested a novel allele-specific PCR (AS-PCR) assay to genotype the V1016G mutation in this species and applied it to the analysis of wild populations from Italy. The results confirm the high accuracy of the novel AS-PCR and highlight frequencies of the V1016G allele as >5% in most sampling sites, with peaks of 20–45% in coastal touristic sites where pyrethroid treatments are extensively implemented, mostly for mosquito nuisance reduction. The high frequency of this mutation observed in Italian Ae. albopictus populations should serve as a warning bell, advocating for increased monitoring and management of a phenomenon which risks neutralizing the only weapon today available to counteract (risks of) arbovirus outbreaks.
Sustainable Management Methods of Orchard Insect Pests
Authors: Hernández-Suárez Estrella M. , Beitia Francisco
Published: January 2021

The current need for sustainable resource management is increasingly urgent, as demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows [...]
Unlocking the Secrets of the Regenerating Fish Heart: Comparing Regenerative Models to Shed Light on Successful Regeneration
Authors: Potts Helen G. , Stockdale William T. , Mommersteeg Mathilda T. M.
Published: January 2021

The adult human heart cannot repair itself after injury and, instead, forms a permanent fibrotic scar that impairs cardiac function and can lead to incurable heart failure. The zebrafish, amongst other organisms, has been extensively studied for its innate capacity to repair its heart after injury. Understanding the signals that govern successful regeneration in models such as the zebrafish will lead to the development of effective therapies that can stimulate endogenous repair in humans. To date, many studies have investigated cardiac regeneration using a reverse genetics candidate gene approach. However, this approach is limited in its ability to unbiasedly identify novel genes and signalling pathways that are essential to successful regeneration. In contrast, drawing comparisons between different models of regeneration enables unbiased screens to be performed, identifying signals that have not previously been linked to regeneration. Here, we will review in detail what has been learnt from the comparative approach, highlighting the techniques used and how these studies have influenced the field. We will also discuss what further comparisons would enhance our knowledge of successful regeneration and scarring. Finally, we focus on the Astyanax mexicanus, an intraspecies comparative fish model that holds great promise for revealing the secrets of the regenerating heart.
Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Notchplasty and Partial Resection for Mucoid Degeneration of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Authors: Lee Joong Won , Ahn Jung Tae , Gwak Hyun Gon , Lee Sang Hak
Published: January 2021

Background: Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament (MD-ACL) is a chronic degenerative process involving a hypertrophied ACL, which may lead to notch impingement syndrome. As a treatment method, there is consensus regarding arthroscopic resection for MD-ACL resulting in good clinical outcomes; however, additional notchplasty remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate clinical outcomes after arthroscopic partial resection of the ACL and additional notchplasty performed to minimize volume reduction of the ACL. Study Design: Level IIIb retrospective cohort study. Methods: Of 1810 individuals who underwent knee arthroscopic surgery performed by the same surgeon between July 2011 and October 2020, 52 were included, while 10 were excluded due to a follow-up period of <1 year. Clinical data including pain location, terminal flexion or extension pain, range of motion (ROM), Lysholm knee score, and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score were assessed pre- and postoperatively. Additionally, according to the resected volume of the ACL, patients were classified into two groups: <25% (Group 1), and 25–50% (Group 2). Clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups. Results: There were 17 (40.5%) men and 25 (59.5%) women with a mean age of 53.9 years (range, 16–81 years) at the time of surgery. The mean duration of symptoms before surgery was 14.4 months (range, 3–66 months). Arthroscopic partial resection of the MD-ACL was performed in all patients, and concomitant notchplasty was performed in 36 (81.8%). All clinical scores improved postoperatively, and were statistically significant (p < 0.01). However, there was no significant difference in clinical outcomes between groups 1 and 2 classified according to the resected ACL volume. Recurrence of MD-ACL was recorded in only one patient, 11 months after arthroscopic treatment. No patients underwent ACL reconstruction because of symptoms of anterior instability. Conclusion: Arthroscopic partial resection of the ACL and concomitant notchplasty yielded satisfactory outcomes for the treatment of MD-ACL. Notchplasty may be an alternative procedure to avoid total ACL resection and postoperative instability.
Application of Tissue Aspirate Parathyroid Hormone Assay for Imaging Suspicious Neck Lesions in Patients with Complicated Recurrent or Persistent Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Hung Chien-Ling , Hsu Yu-Chen , Huang Shih-Ming , Hung Chung-Jye
Published: January 2021

Background: Comprehensive pre-reoperative localization is essential in complicated persistent or recurrent renal hyperparathyroidism. The widely used imaging studies sometimes lead to ambiguous results. Our study aimed to clarify the role of tissue aspirate parathyroid hormone (PTH) assay with a new positive assay definition for imaging suspicious neck lesions in these challenging scenarios. Methods: All patients with complicated recurrent or persistent renal hyperparathyroidism underwent parathyroid sonography and scintigraphy. Echo-guided tissue aspirate PTH assay was performed in suspicious lesions revealed by localization imaging studies. The tissue aspirate PTH level was determined by an immunoradiometric assay. We proposed a newly-developed definition for positive assay as a washout level higher than one-thirtieth of the serum PTH level obtained at the same time. The final diagnosis after re-operation was confirmed by the pathologists. Results: In total, 50 tissue aspirate PTH assays were performed in 32 patients with imaging suspicious neck lesions, including discrepant results between scintigraphy and sonography in 47 lesions (94%), unusual locations in 19 lesions (38%), multiple foci in 28 lesions (56%), and locations over previously explored areas in 31 lesions (62%). Among 39 assay-positive lesions, 13 lesions (33.3%) were not identified by parathyroid scintigraphy, and 28 lesions (71.8%) had uncertain parathyroid sonography findings. The final pathology in patients who underwent re-operative surgery proved the tissue aspirate PTH assays had a 100% positive predictive value. Conclusions: Our findings suggest tissue aspirate PTH assay with this new positive assay definition is beneficial to clarify the nature of imaging suspicious lesions in patients with complicated persistent or recurrent renal hyperparathyroidism.
Are Lipids Possible Markers of Suicide Behaviors?
Authors: Kułak-Bejda Agnieszka , Bejda Grzegorz , Lech Magdalena , Waszkiewicz Napoleon
Published: January 2021

Suicides and suicidal behaviors are very important causes of mortality and morbidity and have become a serious global problem. More than 800,000 people die from suicide every year. Previous researches have established that lipids play an important role in the pathogenesis of suicide. Moreover, lipid levels might be a biological marker of suicide. A lot of researchers have tried to identify biological markers that might be related to depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia and suicidal behavior. It was also important to consider the usefulness of an additional tool for prevention actions. Metabolic deregulation, particularly low total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins-cholesterol levels may cause higher suicide risk in patients with these psychiatric disorders.
New Marine Geoheritage from the Russian Altai
Authors: Gutak Jaroslav M. , Ruban Dmitry A. , Yashalova Natalia N.
Published: January 2021

Marine geoheritage comprises unique geological features of modern and ancient seas and oceans. The Russian Altai (southern Siberia) is a vast and geologically rich area, which was covered by a marginal sea of the Panthalassa Ocean in the Devonian. New geosites representing shallow- and deep-marine depositional environments and palaeoecosystems of submarine volcano slopes are proposed, namely, Melnichnye Sopki and Zavodskie Sopki. They are located near the town of Zmeinogorsk (Altai Region of the Russian Federation). These pieces of marine geoheritage are valuable on an international scale. Special geoconservation procedures are recommended to manage the proposed geosites efficiently. They can be included in a geopark, which is reasonable to create due to the concentration of geological and mining heritage in the study area.
Hydrodynamic Efficiency of a Wave Energy Converter in Front of an Orthogonal Breakwater
Authors: Konispoliatis Dimitrios N. , Mavrakos Spyridon A.
Published: January 2021

In the present study, the hydrodynamic efficiency of a cylindrical wave energy converter (WEC) of vertical symmetry axis and arranged in front of a reflecting orthogonal breakwater is explored. The idea is based on exploiting the anticipated amplification of the scattered and the reflected wave fields originating from the presence of the vertical walls, towards increasing the WEC’s wave power absorption due to the walls’ wave reflections. Two types of converters are examined, namely the heaving device and the oscillating water column (OWC) device, assuming linear potential theory. The associated diffraction-, motion-, and pressure-radiation problems are solved using axisymmetric eigenfunction expansions for the velocity potential around the WECs by properly accounting for the wave field’s modification due to the walls’ presence. To this end, a theoretical formulation dealing with the evaluation of the converter’s performance is presented accounting for the coupling between the WEC and the reflecting vertical walls. The results depict that the amount of the harvested wave power by the WEC in front of an orthogonal wall is amplified compared to the absorbed wave power by the same WEC in the open sea.
Deciphering Trichoderma–Plant–Pathogen Interactions for Better Development of Biocontrol Applications
Authors: Alfiky Alsayed , Weisskopf Laure
Published: January 2021

Members of the fungal genus Trichoderma (Ascomycota, Hypocreales, Hypocreaceae) are ubiquitous and commonly encountered as soil inhabitants, plant symbionts, saprotrophs, and mycoparasites. Certain species have been used to control diverse plant diseases and mitigate negative growth conditions. The versatility of Trichoderma’s interactions mainly relies on their ability to engage in inter- and cross-kingdom interactions. Although Trichoderma is by far the most extensively studied fungal biocontrol agent (BCA), with a few species already having been commercialized as bio-pesticides or bio-fertilizers, their wide application has been hampered by an unpredictable efficacy under field conditions. Deciphering the dialogues within and across Trichoderma ecological interactions by identification of involved effectors and their underlying effect is of great value in order to be able to eventually harness Trichoderma’s full potential for plant growth promotion and protection. In this review, we focus on the nature of Trichoderma interactions with plants and pathogens. Better understanding how Trichoderma interacts with plants, other microorganisms, and the environment is essential for developing and deploying Trichoderma-based strategies that increase crop production and protection.
Changes in the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components as Well as in Relevant Preventive Medication between 2006 and 2018 in the Northeast Hungarian Population
Authors: Piko Peter , Dioszegi Judit , Sandor Janos , Adany Roza
Published: January 2021

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a worldwide problem with severe health consequences. In this study, we examine the changes in the prevalence of MetS and its components in two disadvantaged counties of Northeastern Hungary. Two health examination surveys were performed in the Hungarian population aged 20–64 years in 2006 (n = 450) and 2018 (n = 397) and the data were compared to each other. It was found that the prevalence of MetS increased significantly in the period examined (from 34.9% to 42.2%, p = 0.035) due to the increased prevalence of raised blood pressure (from 45.6% to 57.0%, p = 0.002) and raised fasting glucose concentration (13.2% vs. 24.8%, p < 0.001). The increase mainly affects the younger (20–34 years old) age group (12.1% in 2006 vs. 31.6% in 2018, p = 0.001). It is quite alarming that the prevalence of MetS and its components has increased significantly in the last decade, while the prevalence of preventive medication is unchanged (antihypertensive and antidiabetic treatments) or even significantly decreased (lipid-lowering medication). Consequently, the number of individuals untreated for hypertension and metabolic disturbances is severely increased. A targeted public health strategy is desperately needed to prevent further worsening the situation.
The Need of Personalized Medicine in Coping with Stress during Infertility Treatment
Authors: Nagórska Małgorzata , Obrzut Bogdan , Ulman Dariusz , Darmochwał-Kolarz Dorota
Published: January 2021

The term personalized medicine was created for oncological patients, but due to its positive clinical results it is now used in many other fields of medicine, including reproductive medicine. The aim of the study was to determine the level of stress and strategies of coping with stress in patients treated for infertility. The study—using a questionnaire developed by the authors, the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), and the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (Mini-COPE)—was conducted among 456 people from infertile couples. Conclusions: More than half of the studied patients demonstrated a high level of stress. The choice of coping strategies was related to the respondents’ gender and level of stress as well as their experience with assisted reproductive technology.
How Integrated are Regional Green Equity Markets? Evidence from a Cross-Quantilogram Approach
Authors: Pham Linh
Published: January 2021

Rising concerns over climate change have increased investors’ and policymakers’ interests in environmentally friendly investments, which have led to the rapid expansion of the green equity market recently. Previous studies have focused on analyzing the green equity market at the aggregate level, thereby overlooking the heterogeneity across green equity sub-sectors. This paper contributes to the literature by investigating how interdependence between green equity markets and other financial assets varies across regions, market conditions, and investment horizons. To this end, the paper employs the recently developed cross-quantilogram framework, which measures the cross-quantile dependence across time series without any moment condition requirement. The results show that within the green equity market, movements in the U.S. market can predict movements in the Asian and European markets during all market conditions. In contrast, the Asian and European green equity markets only predict movements in the U.S. market during bearish periods. The paper also finds that regional green equity markets respond differently to movements in other financial assets, such as energy commodity and general stock returns. In addition, the interdependence among regional green equity and other assets varies across market conditions and investment horizons. These results have important implications for environmentally friendly investors and policymakers.
Factors Influencing the Extent of the Ethical Codes: Evidence from Slovakia
Authors: Kozáková Jana , Urbánová Mária , Savov Radovan
Published: January 2021

Even though formalization of ethical principles is a must in today’s business, research and evidence in the Slovak conditions remain scarce. Yet, creating an ethical business climate and especially the formalization of ethics through codes of ethics incorporated in corporate standards is a particularly interesting phenomenon in the conditions of transit economies due to the significant role of multinationals in this process. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine main factors influencing the extent of ethical codes in 225 subsidiaries of multinational companies operating in Slovakia. The conducted questionnaire study containing items focused on area and extent of ethical code, number of employees, economic performance, regional and industrial scope, ownership structure, and nationality of executive director was used as a tool for data collection. Factor analysis was processed to identify the interdependencies between observed variables and to find the latent variables. Further, the Kruskal–Wallis test was applied to identify the differences among the variables along with the Bonferroni correction test, which specified the items between which the significant difference occurred. The following findings emerged. First, companies with lower extent of ethical code use general phrases. When they want to specialize on any ethics problems, extent must be wider. Second, companies with a lower number of employees do not need extensive ethical code due to clear rules with which they are familiar in a direct way by owners. In multinational companies, the communication of ethical rules is realized via ethical codes with specific purposes because the direct way is impossible. Third, companies with foreign ownership used different managerial approaches, and therefore ethical codes differ in extent and content.
Tightly Coupling Input Output Economics with Spatio-Temporal Land Use in a Dynamic Planning Support System Framework
Authors: Chen Si , Kwak Yoonshin , Zhang Le , Mosey Grant , Deal Brian
Published: January 2021

Planning support systems (PSSs) should generally be designed to promote the participation of stakeholders in planning and design processes through the delivery of useful, localized information, an ability to collect feedback, and an ability to model and test various ‘what-if’ scenarios. This paper focuses on such a PSS tool. The tool integrates the Land-use Evolution and Assessment Model (LEAM) with a Regional Economic Input-Output Model (REIM) in a tightly coupled computational process made accessible to stakeholders through a web-based PSS. The integrated tool allows for users to easily navigate the models and test land use and economic scenarios without expert assistance. It also keeps simulations updated with dynamic inputs and engages users in PSS development and application through responsive feedback to enhance plan-making abilities. In this paper, we demonstrate an application of the LEAM-REIM PSS in Sangamon County, Illinois. The application demonstrates an ability to provide more efficacious and detailed land use estimations through the connection of economic and land-use models, allowing users to easily engage with, navigate, and respond to scenario tests. We discuss the PSS tool, model integration approach, and detailed application to assess its usefulness in urban planning and design. We also propose some opportunities for further research.
On the Reciprocal Sums of Products of Two Generalized Bi-Periodic Fibonacci Numbers
Authors: Choo Younseok
Published: January 2021

This paper concerns the properties of the generalized bi-periodic Fibonacci numbers {Gn} generated from the recurrence relation: Gn=aGn−1+Gn−2 (n is even) or Gn=bGn−1+Gn−2 (n is odd). We derive general identities for the reciprocal sums of products of two generalized bi-periodic Fibonacci numbers. More precisely, we obtain formulas for the integer parts of the numbers ∑k=n∞(a/b)ξ(k+1)GkGk+m−1,m=0,2,4,⋯, and ∑k=n∞1GkGk+m−1,m=1,3,5,⋯.
Primary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney: Disease Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes
Authors: Monaghan Thomas F. , Michelson Kyle P. , Suss Nicholas R. , Agudelo Christina W. , Rahman Syed N. , Robins Dennis J. , Flores Viktor X. , McNeil Brian K. , Weiss Jeffrey P. , Winer Andrew G.
Published: January 2021

Background: Primary small cell carcinoma of the kidney (PSCCK) is exceedingly rare and data on disease characteristics and outcomes are sparse. This study examines a nationally-representative cancer registry to better characterize PSCCK. Methods: We queried the National Cancer Database to identify patients with histology-confirmed PSCCK from 2004 to 2015. Adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression and Kaplan–Meier analyses were employed to assess predictors of mortality and estimate median survival time, respectively. Results: A total of 110 patients were included (47:53% female:male, 77% ≥60 years of age, 86% Caucasian). Significant predictors of mortality included female sex, age 60–69 years, treatment at an Integrated Network Cancer Program, stage cM1, and lack of surgical and chemoradiotherapy treatment. Independent protective factors were high socioeconomic status and treatment at an Academic Research Program. The estimated median overall survival time was 9.31 (95% CI 7.28–10.98) months for all patients. No differences in estimated survival time were observed across individual treatment modalities among those patients who underwent treatment (p = 0.214). Conclusions: PSCCK is an aggressive malignancy with a median survival time of less than one year. Future studies that correlate clinical tumor staging with specific treatment modalities are needed to optimize and individualize management.
Performance of a Micro-Scale Membrane Reactor for Greywater Treatment at Household Level
Authors: Diamantis Vasileios
Published: January 2021

An aerated membrane reactor (25 L working volume) equipped with 1.5 m2 hollow-fiber module was designed and operated using synthetic greywater for household water reuse. Activated sludge (MBR), activated carbon (PAC), zeolite (ZEO) and iron hydroxide (GEH) were added in separate experiments to optimize membrane hydraulic performance and removal efficiency of organics. The use of additives improved permeate quality (in terms of Chemical Oxygen Demand—COD) compared to the direct membrane filtration mode of operation. GEH and MBR were efficient for phosphorus removal, which was not the case for PAC and ZEO. No significant improvement of membrane flux was recorded when PAC, ZEO or GEH were added inside the membrane tank. The MBR system displayed optimum performance during medium-term operation, with COD removal efficiency 85% and permeate flux between 40 and 25 L m−2 h−1. The capital costs of the proposed technology were around 300 € and the operational costs below 80 € yr−1, rendering the process feasible at household level. Greywater treatment systems for household applications are still on their infancy; however, this trend is expected to change due public perception towards circular economy, water conservation and reuse.
Influence of Feed Rate Response (FRR) on Chip Formation in Micro and Macro Machining of Al Alloy
Authors: Rahman M. Azizur , Bhuiyan Md Shahnewaz , Sharma Sourav , Kamal Mohammad Saeed , Imtiaz M. M. Musabbir , Alfaify Abdullah , Nguyen Trung-Thanh , Khanna Navneet , Sharma Shubham , Gupta Munish Kumar , Anwar Saqib , Mia Mozammel
Published: January 2021

In this paper, the investigation of chip formation of aluminum alloy in different machining strategies (i.e., micro and macro cutting) is performed to develop a holistic view of the chip formation phenomenon. The study of chip morphology is useful to understand the mechanics of surface generation in machining. Experiments were carried out to evaluate the feed rate response (FRR) in both ultra-precision micro and conventional macro machining processes. A comprehensive study was carried out to explore the material removal mechanics with both experimental findings and theoretical insights. The results of the variation of chip morphology showed the dependence on feed rate in orthogonal turning. The transformation of discontinuous to continuous chip production—a remarkable phenomenon in micro machining—has been identified for the conventional macro machining of Al alloy. This is validated by the surface crevice formation in the transition region. Variation of the surface morphology confirms the phenomenology (transformation mechanics) of chip formation.
Your Perfect Cover Letter
Authors: The Review Review Team
Published: January 2021

Most literary magazines request a cover letter along with your writing submission. This is just way to introduce your work and introduce yourself. Its tone should be polite, professional and unassuming.
To the Issue on the Use of Acupuncture in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (Literature Review)
Authors:   Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, Bezhenar V.F. ,   Alexandrovskaya City Hospital, St.Petersburg, Barantsevich Ye.R. , Linde V.A. , Arakelyan B.V. , Reznik M.V. , Sadikhova E.E. , Tarasenkova V.A.
Published: January 2021

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome in women is the multidisciplinary problem with the complex multicomponent pathogenesis. Pelvic pain is the result of the convergence of three pathological processes: reducing the threshold of pain sensitivity, the emergence of persistent generators of pathological polymodal afferent impulses, violations of efferent impulses. Among the most significant changes that initiate and maintain chronic pelvic pain, there are such as: various venous disorders, violations of vegetative innervation, chronic inflammatory processes, myofascial syndromes, somatic depression and conversion disorders. Treatment of chronic pelvic pain is difficult, long-term and insufficiently effective process. Acupuncture can provide significant assistance in the treatment of this syndrome.
Clinical Experience of Endothelial Dysfunction Correction at the Stage of Preparation for Pregnancy in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors:   Higher Medical School, Kuznetsova I.V. ,   Sklifosovskiy Institute of Clinical Medicine, Gavrilova Ye.A.
Published: January 2021

The article presents literature data demonstrating the presence of endothelial dysfunction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and explaining its origin. The expediency of endothelial dysfunction medical correction in patients planning pregnancy is reasoned. Provided the clinical experience of sulodexide use in patients with PCOS with the complicated pregnancy history.
Opportunity of Homeopathic Drug Aflubin Use in the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Viral Diseases in Children
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Savenkova M.S. ,   Morozov Children's City Clinical Hospital
Published: January 2021

The article presents the literature data on the homeopathic drug Aflubin use for the complex treatment of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in children, the opportunity of its use in the epidemic period of respiratory diseases, as well as in the form of a preventive tool. Summarized data concerning the main properties of the drug. The ingredients that make up the drug, affect the reduction of intoxication and temperature symptoms, contribute to the relief of coughing and pain. Aflubin can be used in children starting from the first year of life
Biodestructors efficiency against sweet cherry (Cerasus avium Moench.) Coccomyces hiemalis Higg.
Authors:   M.F. Sydorenko Melitopol Research Fruit Growing Station of IH of NAAS of Ukraine, Nagorna L.V.
Published: January 2021

Spraying of the sweet cherry plantations with the biodestructor Ekostern and preparation Urea against Coccomyces hiemalis Higg. was carried out in the autumn 2016-2018. The highest technical efficiency (79.5 %) was achieved when applying Ekostern – 2.0 l/ha. The leaves affection was spot was the least – 6.9 % with the disease development intensity 1.1%. The larger amount of the affectioned leaves was detected in the variants with the combined use of Ekostern (1.0 l/ha) and Urea (25.0 kg/ha) (8.3 and 1.5 % respectively) as well as Urea – 50.0 kg/ha (11.8 and 2.8%). Owing to the fallen leaves mineralization the mass of the substrate on which the Coccomyces hiemalis Higg causative agent hibernated appeared to reduce as a result of which the resource of the primary infection sources and the disease spread intensity were limited in the springtime period. The researched preparation Ekostern concerning the sweet cherry leaves destruction activity exceeded the reference preparation Urea by 1.4 times. Under the combined application of Ekostern and Urea with half standards of cost these means technical efficiency decreased by 1.2 times as compared to the Ekostern separate application and in comparison with the full hectare Urea standard was higher by 1.2 times. As a result of the leaves treatment with Ekostern this mean inhibitory influence on the pathogene reproductive function displayed itself that expressed itself in limiting the fruiting bodies (apothecia) formation. Their number was less as compared to the control in all the variants. Urea in concentration of 5 % displayed the lowest effectivity, the preparations Ekostern (2.0 l/ha) without adding Urea and in the combination with it with the half standards of costs did the highest effectivity (83.3 %). Their efficiency was 1.5-1.7 times higher in comparison with the reference.
Ekonomic efficiency of the bioprepations application when goosberry (Ribes uva-crispa L.) under the conditions of the Ukraine`s Lisosteppe
Authors:   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Polgorodnik O.G. , Gradchenko S.I. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Barabash L.O. ,   Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Published: January 2021

In the conditions of the Ukraine`s Lisosteppe the efficiency of the researched biological protection means Trichodermin, Planryz, Pentafag and Gaupsin in dejecting the development of and septoria spot in the gooseberry orchards appeared to depend both on the experimental preparations and cultivar peculiarities. The cv Svarog biological resistance to powdery mildew proved higher as compared to “Tiasmyn” on the background of the protective treatments with biological preparations.The development of on the variety “Tiasmyn” varied from 24.4 to 31.1 % and on “Svarog” from 12.7 to 17.6 %. The preparation Gaupsin turned on more efficient against diseases in comparison with the other biological preparations during all the research years. The economic evaluation showed that in the “Tiasmyn” orchards in the variants with using the biopreparations the production costs per ha rose by 9.6 - 13.0 %, including the plants protection by 1.9-1.7 % as compared to the control but thanks to the yield increase by13.8-20.0 % the profit was higher by 17.6-26.3 %. The most effective variant in this cultivar protection system was the preparation Gaupsin utilization – the rate of return cost recovery was 225 %. The profit per hectare in the above mentioned treatment rose to 129.6 thousand grn under a profitableness level of 124.1 %. The cultivar “Svarog” was characterized with the lower yield than “Tiasmyn” in all the variants. As a result the profit and profitableness rise of the economic efficiency indices in the treatments with the biopreparations usage in comparison with the control (as a result of the yield increase by 19.6-25.4 % the profit rose by 22.7-35.1 %). When applying Gaupsin the highest rate of return cost recovery of the additional costs, profit per hectare and profitableness level were achieved – 230.9 %, 120.8 thousand grn and 119.4 % respectively. The obtained results enable to recommend Gaupsin as an element of the gooseberry orchards protection from the main diseases in the Ukraine`s Lisosteppe.
Análise de Consistência Lógica conforme padrões de qualidade da norma ISO 19133
Authors: Costa Maranhão Vanessa , F.T. Carneiro Andrea
Published: January 2021

Sobre la importancia de la organización de las infraestructuras de datos espaciales nacionales, la calidad de los datos ha logrado prominencia en la producción carto- gráfica. La familia de normas ISO 19000 presenta los indicadores utilizados para el control de calidad de productos y procesos cartográficos. En este artículo se presen- tan los resultados de la verificación de la consistencia lógica, según los subelemen- tos definidos en la ISO 19113 y previstos en la Infraestructura Nacional de Datos Espaciales de Brasil (INDE), en que se evalúa la calidad de los datos bajo los aspec- tos conceptuales, de dominio, formato y topología.
Determinantes fisiológicos y ambientales de la regulación del control de la ingesta de alimentos
Authors: Forero Bogotá Mónica Adriana , Gómez Leguizamón Maritza
Published: January 2021

La comprensión de factores que influyen sobre la regulación del apetito y la saciedad conduce al planteamiento de intervenciones en la prevención y manejo de enfermedades relacionadas con el exceso del consumo de alimentos. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar una revisión de los procesos fisiológicos y factores ambientales que intervienen como mecanismos de regulación de la ingesta alimentaria. Dicha regulación y el mantenimiento de la homeostasis del balance energético del organismo están mediados por múltiples factores. Se destacan los mecanismos fisiológicos, regulados por el hipotálamo mediante la señalización periférica y central, en la que intervienen señales de apetito o de saciedad. Además, con el creciente aumento del peso corporal, se destaca el cambio en el paradigma de las teorías homeostáticas que predominaban para explicar la regulación de la ingesta alimentaria, ya que se han quedado limitadas para definir el fenómeno del comportamiento alimentario. En este punto, los factores relacionados con el medio ambiente y con el comportamiento del individuo se vuelven relevantes para ilustrar el proceso. Por tanto, el estudio del tema debe ser abordado no solo desde la fisiología, sino también desde disciplinas de las ciencias sociales y comportamentales, porque es claro que la alimentación cumple tanto un rol fisiológico como un rol sociocultural. Asimismo, aspectos de la modernidad como el comportamiento sedentario, el procesamiento industrial de alimentos y la amplia oferta de los mismos juegan un rol decisivo en la regulación del apetito y la saciedad.
Semiología nutricional: el mejor camino para la seguridad diagnóstica y terapéutica
Authors: Castillo Pineda Juan Carlos de la Cruz , Bricard González Marthe Alice Chantal , Díaz Tena Sara Alejandra , Calvo Higuera Isabel Guadalupe
Published: January 2021

Los cambios biomoleculares se expresan en el organismo a través de signos y síntomas, muchos de ellos tan objetivos que pueden ser observados por el médico o nutricionista, pero otros requieren estudios paraclínicos para ser evaluados en forma adecuada a través del acto clínico donde científicamente se obtienen datos para ser integrados en síndromes que serán la base del diagnóstico clínico y proponer luego la meta y plan terapéutico médico o dietético. Diversas organizaciones de salud han destacado la importancia de unificar criterios para el diagnóstico de la desnutrición y obesidad haciendo énfasis sobre todo en el cambio del peso, cambio en la ingesta y el grado de inflamación que solo expresa riesgo. El abordaje clínico precisa el grado de afectación integrando signos, síntomas clínicos, bioquímicos e imagenológicos que proporcionan certeza al tratamiento. En este artículo se hace la revisión de las formas de abordar algunos problemas clínicos que tienen que ver con el apetito y el funcionamiento del aparato digestivo que son la vía de entrada para una adecuada alimentación, y una correlación de la disbiosis intestinal.
FIRST RECORD OF CALCAREOUS GREEN ALGAE (DASYCLADALES, HALIMEDACEAE) FROM THE PALEOCENE CHEHEL KAMAN FORMATION OF NORTH-EASTERN IRAN (KOPET-DAGH BASIN)
Authors: SCHLAGINTWEIT FELIX , RASHIDI KOOROSH , MOSAVINIA ABDOLMAJID
Published: January 2021

The micropalaeontological inventory of the shallow-water carbonates of the Paleocene Chehel-Kaman Formation cropping out in the Kopet-Dagh Basin of north-eastern Iran is poorly known. New sampling has evidenced for the first time the occurrence of layers with abundant calcareous green algae including Dasycladales and Halimedaceae. The following dasycladalean taxa have been observed: Jodotella veslensis Morellet & Morellet, Cymopolia cf. mayaense Johnson & Kaska, Neomeris plagnensis Deloffre, Thyrsoporella-Trinocladus, Uteria aff. merienda (Elliott) and Acicularia div. sp. The studied section is devoid of larger benthic foraminifera and can be referred to the middle-upper Paleocene (SBZ 2-4) due to the presence of Rahaghia khorassanica (Rahaghi). Some of the dasycladalean taxa are herein reported for the first time not only from Iran but also the Central Neotethyan realm.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY (CSR) BERKEADILAN SOSIAL
Authors:   Universitas Hasanuddin, Nandemar Dadek , Amiruddin Amiruddin ,   Universitas Hasanuddin
Published: January 2021

Konflik yang terjadi antara masyarakat adat dengan korporasi adalah bentuk dari penolakan masyarakat terhadap kapitalisme yang menunggangi korporasi untuk mengeruk keuntungan yang sebesar-besarnya tanpa memperhatikan hak masyarakat. Masyarakat yang hidup tenang sebelum ada korporasi yang membuka usaha dengan mengakusisi hutan adat sebagai sumber penghidupan masyarakat kehilangan sumber mata pencahariannya. Corporate Social Responsibility CSR) diharapkan sebagai media untuk menyelesaikan konflik yang terjadi yang tentunya disesuaikan dengan dengan filosofis negara kita, yaitu Pancasila dan UUD 1945. Pendekatan penelitian mengunakan studi kritis yang bertujuan untuk mengungkap makna fenomena konflik yang terjadi. Kemudian penulis merekonstruksi dengan menawarkan bentuk CSR yang pancasilais. Konsep keadilan Pancasila sebagai dasar penerapan triple bottom line dengan aspek profit, people, dan planet (3P), yakni bukan hanya keuntungan (Profit) yang diorientasikan, namun juga harus mampu memberikan keadilan kepada masyarakat (People) serta adil dan menjaga kelestarian lingkungan (Planet). Sehingga membawa keadilan bagi masyarakat adat yang telah kehilangan penghidupannya dari hutan digantikan sumber penghidupan yang sepadan sehingga masyarakat dapat hidup berdampingan secara harmonis dengan perusahaan, di mana nantinya akan meujudkan masyarakat sejahtera, adil dan makmur.
SUBSTITUTION CHARACTERISTICS OF FACTORIAL SETS AND CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING THE SINGLE SUBSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Sarov Institute of Physics and Technology at National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Martynova Inna A.
Published: January 2021

The substitution and permutation function, which are presented in the article as elements of a number of factorial sets, are the key functions of cryptographic systems that provide diffusion and mixing of information. A new scale of notation is proposed while analyzing this problem. This is the notation scale of a number of factorial sets. This scale of notation helps to index the elements of a number of factorial sets and establish a one-to-one correspondence between the number and a specific type of substitution. This allows analyzing substitutions characteristics systematically. This paper presents the basic concepts of a number of the factorial sets. It is noted that the permutations of the factorial sets form symmetric permutation groups, and specific permutations (when raised to a power) form cyclic groups. The group axioms are fulfilled for the permutations of a number of factorial sets. Also, the definition domain, the group operation of multiplication, and identical and inverse substitutions are given for them. The number of independent cycles, decrement, inverse, parity and sign are common characteristics of the substitutions of a number of factorial sets. The criteria for choosing single substitutions with the best characteristics are proposed.
SUGGESTIONS FOR KILL PERFORMANCE FORECASTING OF VARIOUS OBJECTS AFLOAT AT THE SHORTEST TIME
Authors:   FRPC JSC ‘RPA ‘Mars’, Skibina Maria A. , Tipikin Vsevolod V. ,   FRPC JSC ‘RPA ‘Mars’, Chizhov Aleksandr I. ,   FRPC JSC ‘RPA ‘Mars’
Published: January 2021

The paper suggests ways to enhance the operational and tactical calculation complexes forming a part of the decisionmaking support system for naval strength employment. These ways comprise automatic forecasting of kill performance of objects afloat at the shortest time. It gives analytical calculations determining space and time parameters for planning of destroying enemy’s surface combat formations afloat by maneuvering combat formations of surface action groups. The combat formations are supposed to use these parameters to approach to enemy’s forces maneuvering beyond their reach in order to provide an effective engagement range. The paper describes an algorithm of possible optimal allocation of combat formations per objects to be destroyed. It also suggests an algorithm of automatic generation of proposals to the object-destroying schedule including required ammunition calculations employed to destroy an object in order to comply with required level of decision-making effectiveness. The authors give the results of space and time parameters calculations using the module for computer-aided construction of the shortest deployment route.
FRACTAL CLUSTERING OF GROUP CODES IN THE SYSTEM OF GALOIS FIELD
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Gladkikh Anatolii A. , Bakurova Anastasiia D. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Menovshchikov Artem V. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Said Basem A.S. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Shakhtanov Sergei V. ,   Nizhny Novgorod State University of Engineering and Economics
Published: January 2021

The permutation decoding (PD) of group systematic noise-immune codes is proved to be the most efficient method in using the redundant data entered to the code as against other methods of decoding digital data [1-5]. This opens up the opportunity of solving a complex computational problem of finding an equivalent code (EC), which is used to search for the error vector. The essence of this solution is that the computational procedure of real-time search for EC for each new combination of redundant code is replaced by a preliminary process of training the decoder to put in accordance with each new permutation of characters the generating matrix of EC parameters, which are recorded in the decoder’s memory card during training. Thus, such a memory card is called a cognitive card (CC). The article estimates the memory size of the CC, when using the block code (15,7,5), and shows the possibility of implementing a permutation decoder on basis of existing integrated circuits based on proven statements. For the first time, the apparatus of fractal partitioning of augmented binary Galois fields using the clustering of the common space of code vectors of a given code is used to prove the main statements. An efficient algorithm is presented to search for a set of invertible matrices of rearranged codes that do not provide an EC and for this reason should be primarily detected in the decoding procedure of the received code vectors.
THE HYPOTHESIS TEST OF COVARIATION FUNCTIONS OF QUASIPERIODIC PROCESSES SYSTEMS REPRESENTED BY CYLINDRICAL IMAGE MODELS
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Krasheninnikov Viktor R. , Kuvaiskova Iulia E. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Malenova Olga E. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Subbotin Aleksei Iu. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University
Published: January 2021

The generally accepted mathematical model of a wide variety of natural, technical, economic and other objects that exist in time are random processes, for example sea waves, wind, vibrations of engines and hydraulic units, biorhythms, etc. An object is usually described by several parameters, that is a system of random processes or time series. The processes occurring in many objects have a form close to periodic – quasiperiodic, namely there is a periodicity with an element of unpredictability, for example speech sounds, vibrations of various technical objects, daily temperature fluctuations, etc. In order to formulate the problems of processing the quasiperiodic process systems, their mathematical models are required. For this purpose, authors propose models in which the processes are presented in the form of spiral sweeps on autoregressive cylindrical images. A suitable set of parameter values for these models provides a given degree of quasiperiodicity of individual processes and the given covariance relationships between the processes of the system. A criterion is proposed for testing the hypotheses about the correspondence of the observed system of time series to their model of the described type. The authors provide the examples of the application of this criterion with an analysis of the sensitivity to deviations of the model parameters from the expected ones are given.