bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Granting preferences in the taxation of small and medium-sized enterprises: the conformity of approaches in foreign countries and Russia
Authors: Юдин Е.А.
Published: October 2021

В статье рассмотрена структура налоговых преференций, предоставляемых субъектам малого и среднего предпринимательства, с учетом действующих принципов их формирования. Проведено сопоставление налоговых преференций в зарубежной и отечественной практике. Отмечена необходимость применения позитивного зарубежного опыта предоставления преференций в России, исходя из национальной специфики ее налоговой системы. Приведены меры снижения налоговой нагрузки на малый и средний бизнес, сформулированные в действующих правовых актах, публикациях, предложениях граждан. Показаны основные экономические показатели и результаты финансово-хозяйственной деятельности в сфере малого и среднего бизнеса

The article considers the structure of tax preferences, provided to small and medium-sized enterprises, taking into account the current principles of their formation. A comparison of tax preferences in foreign and domestic practice performed. The necessity of applying positive foreign experience in providing preferences in Russia taking into account the national specifics of its tax system is noted. Measures to reduce the tax burden on small and medium-sized businesses, formulated in existing legal acts, publications, and citizens' proposals, are indicated. The main economic indicators and the results of financial and economic activities in the field of small and medium-sized businesses are shown.
The analysis of correlation between dividend payments and market capitalization of Russian oil and gas companies
Authors: Бродовая М.А. , Панфилова Р.А. , Тарасова А.В.
Published: October 2021

В статье исследуются особенности дивидендных выплат российских нефтегазовых компаний и их взаимосвязь с их рыночной капитализацией. Целью работы является выявление отсутствия или наличия взаимосвязи между вышеупомянутыми характеристиками, а также определение направления и тесноты связи в случае ее существования. Исследование проводилось посредством анализа статистики и отчетностей крупнейших российских компаний нефтегазовой отрасли, а также с помощью проведения корреляционно-регрессионного анализа зависимости дивидендных выплат и рыночной стоимости таких компаний, как: «Газпром», НК «ЛУКойл», НК «Роснефть», «Сургутнефтегаз» и «Татнефть». В результате исследования было выявлено наличие прямой достаточно тесной связи между вышеупомянутыми показателями, а также определен перечень внешних и внутренних факторов, которые влияют на отклонение коэффициента корреляции каждой компании от общего.

This article explores the features of dividend payments by Russian oil and gas companies and the connection between dividends and market capitalization. The aim of the work is to identify the absence or existence of the connection between the mentioned above characteristics and in the case of its existence to determine the direction and the closeness of the correlation. The research has been done with the analysis of statistics and reports of the largest Russian companies in the oil and gas industry and the correlative-regression analysis of the connection between dividend payments and the market value of such companies as: Gazprom, LUKoil, Rosneft, Surgutneftegas and Tatneft. As a result there is a straightforward and close enough correlation between dividends and capitalization of the companies. Moreover, a list of external and internal factors that affect the deviation of each company's correlation coefficient from the total correlation coefficient was identified.
KEY INDICATORS IN THE CONCEPT OF MODERNIZATION OF TOOLS FOR STRATEGIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
Authors: Хашеми Д.М.Р.
Published: October 2021

В статье исследуется система показателей в концепции модернизации инструментария стратегирования развития социоэкономических систем, а именно: анализируются основные показатели развития социоэкономической системы; раскрывается онтология социоэкономической системы; исследуется циклическая модернизация инструментария развития социоэкономических процессов.

The article examines the system of indicators in the concept of modernization of instrumentation strategies for the development of socio-economic systems, namely, analyzes the main indicators of development of socio-economic system; reveals the ontology of the socio-economic system; explores the cyclical upgrading of instrumentation development of socioeconomic processes.
INNOVATION AUDIT AS A KEY TOOL FOR INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Authors: Митяков С.Н. , Митякова О.И. , Лапаев Д.Н. , Мурашова Н.А. , Мокрецова Е.С.
Published: October 2021

Принятие эффективных управленческих решений, направленных на развитие инновационной деятельности как предприятий, так и региона, обеспечивается качеством и детальностью информации о социально-экономической системе. В работе представлена технология и методика одного из инструментов для принятия стратегических и оперативных решений на разных уровнях управления – инновационного аудита. Приводится пример реализации инновационного аудита на предприятиях Нижегородской области.

The adoption of effective managerial decisions aimed at developing innovative activities of both enterprises and the region is ensured by the quality and detail of information on the socio-economic system. The paper presents the technology and methodology of one of the tools for making strategic and operational decisions at different levels of management - innovative audit. An example of the implementation of innovative audit at enterprises of the Nizhny Novgorod region is given.
ALGORITHMS FOR CONSTRUCTING CRITERIA FUNCTIONS OF THE FINANCIAL EQUILIBRIUM OF A COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
Authors: Негашев Е.В.
Published: October 2021

В статье, продолжающей изложение методики анализа финансовой устойчивости коммерческой организации в рамках новой парадигмы анализа, рассмотрены возможности дедуктивно-аксиоматического обоснования алгоритмов построения критериальных функций финансового равновесия, являющихся необходимым элементом указанной методики. Предлагаемая концепция финансового равновесия основывается на общенаучных представлениях о равновесном состоянии системы. В качестве важных примеров представлены критериальные функции финансового равновесия, вытекающие из норм права, регулирующих условия несостоятельности (банкротства) и ликвидации коммерческих организаций. Предложен общий алгоритм классификации финансовых ситуаций, основанный на распределении рисков неплатежеспособности и ликвидации коммерческой организаций по возможным ситуациям и отражающий данное распределение с помощью значений критериальных функций.

In the article, which continues the presentation of the methodology for analyzing the financial stability of a commercial organization within the framework of a new paradigm of analysis, the possibilities of deductive and axiomatic justification of algorithms for constructing criterion functions of financial equilibrium, which are a necessary element of this methodology, are considered. The proposed concept of financial equilibrium is based on general scientific ideas about the equilibrium state of the system. As important examples, the criteria of the financial equilibrium functions arising from the rules of law governing the conditions of insolvency (bankruptcy) and liquidation of commercial organizations are presented. A general algorithm for classifying financial situations is proposed, which is based on the distribution of risks of insolvency and liquidation of commercial organizations by possible situations and reflects this distribution using the values of criteria functions.
Legislative initiative for supporting the Russian economic in the impact of the coronavirus pandemic COVID-19
Authors: Третьякова Е.В.
Published: October 2021

В статье обсуждается Пандемия COVID-19 и ее экономические последствия, которые являются беспрецедентной проблемой для бизнес-сообщества во всем мире. Проанализирован комплекс мер по решению проблем развития бизнес-сообщества в условиях пандемии COVID-19 во многих странах. Исследованы гражданско-понятийный аппарат, применяемый в данной сфере, и нормативно-правовые акты, регламентирующие меры поддержки российского бизнеса в настоящее время. Даны рекомендации по дальнейшему реформированию законодательной базы в рассматриваемой сфере с учетом нестабильности общемировых экономических процессов.

The article discusses the COVID-19 Pandemic and its economic impacts are an unprecedented problem for business community worldwide. The set of measures to solve the problems of development of business community in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in many countries was analyzed. The civil conceptual tools used in this sphere, and legal acts regulation measures to supporting Russian business were explored. The further reform of the legislative framework in this sphere with impact of the instability of global economic processes were proposed.
THE IMPACT OF THE DIGITALIZATION OF THE ECONOMY ON THE LABOR MARKET
Authors: Сайченко О.А.
Published: October 2021

Данная статья посвящена исследованию проблематики воздействия процессов цифровизации мировой экономики и отечественной экономики на рынок труда. В результате исследования выявлены тенденции трансформации рынка труда под воздействием цифровизации, направления изменения организации труда, структуры рынка труда, спроса на труд и предложения труда.

The article aims to explore the impact of the process-es of digitalization of the world economy and the do-mestic economy on the labor market, as well as the vulnerability of workers under the influence of digitaliza-tion and mobility. The results of the study comprise trends in the transformation of the labor market under the influence of digitalization, directions of changes in the organization of labor, the structure of the labor mar-ket, labor demand and labor supply.
EXPERT PANEL ON IN-SITU VISUAL INSPECTIONS FOR MASONRY CHURCHES MAINTENANCE STAGE
Authors: Carpio Manuel , Ortega Jesús , Prieto Andrés J.
Published: October 2021

The incorporation of protocols in heritage building preservation is important for the definition of preventive conservation actions. Such integration is needed to avoid restoration actions and to promote preventive maintenance instead of corrective maintenance actions. This paper presents the application of an innovative digital management system using artificial intelligence that can quantify the suitability of a sample. This kind of application can support the maintenance management of buildings and minimise human error in data collection. The fuzzy system showed slight differences between the members of the expert panel during the in-situ visual inspection. These results indicate that, despite differences between various experts’ evaluation of a building, the proposed digital method helps minimise the uncertainty in the results. The paper highlights input variables, which present high dispersion (load state modification, fire and occupancy), and input parameters, which present low dispersion (preservation, roof design and overloads). Fuzzy systems can adequately manage the uncertainties associated with different experts’ assessment of sample that present constructive homogeneity. This study can give advantages to stakeholders during the inspection, diagnosis and evaluation stages in the improvement of mitigation policies focused on preventive maintenance programs dedicated to the resilience of heritage buildings, specifically churches emplaced in Chile.
Alfvén Speed Transition Zone in the Solar Corona
Authors: Wexler David B. , Stevens Michael L. , Case Anthony W. , Song Paul
Published: October 2021

The Alfvén radius, r

A
, at which solar wind radial outflow speed exceeds the Alfvén wave speed, is an important parameter in understanding solar wind evolution in the extended corona. The mean solar wind angular momentum scales with

r

A

2

in the axisymmetric steady-state approximation, so the Alfvén radius is often referenced in the study of solar wind corotation and dynamics. Alfvén wave speed is derived from the magnetic-field intensity and plasma mass density. In the inner coronal regions, these parameters were previously estimated using empirical models based on remote sensing observations or from inverse-square scaling of measurements at 1 au. Parker Solar Probe (PSP) orbital encounters now provide in situ coronal plasma measurements to determine Alfvén speeds within 30 solar radii of the heliocenter. We combined the PSP solar-wind speed measurements and calculated Alfvén speeds with an inner corona wind speed profile from remote sensing studies. The zone of super-Alfvénic speed cross over is estimated to occur at mean heliocentric distance of 17.9 ± 2.1 R
⊙ for slow solar winds of the low heliolatitude corona in a near-minimum solar activity state. Our r

A
values constrain the angular momentum flux to a mean of 3.5 ± 1.01 × 1022 N m sr−1, reinforcing the recent PSP results by direct measurements of particle flows.
Could Nearby Star-forming Galaxies Light Up the Pointlike Neutrino Sky?
Authors: Ambrosone Antonio , Chianese Marco , Fiorillo Damiano F. G. , Marinelli Antonio , Miele Gennaro
Published: October 2021

Star-forming and starburst galaxies, which are well-known cosmic-ray reservoirs, are expected to emit gamma-rays and neutrinos predominantly via hadronic collisions. In this Letter, we analyze the 10 yr Fermi-LAT spectral energy distributions of 13 nearby galaxies by means of a physical model which accounts for high-energy proton transport in starburst nuclei and includes the contribution of primary and secondary electrons. In particular, we test the hypothesis that the observed gamma-ray fluxes are mostly due to star-forming activity, in agreement with the available star formation rates coming from IR and UV observations. Through this observation-based approach, we determine the most likely neutrino counterpart from star-forming and starburst galaxies and quantitatively assess the ability of current and upcoming neutrino telescopes to detect them as pointlike sources. Remarkably, we find that the cores of the Small Magellanic Cloud and the Circinus galaxy are potentially observable by KM3NeT/ARCA with 6 yr of observation. Moreover, most of the nearby galaxies are likely to be just a factor of a few below the KM3NeT and IceCube-Gen2 pointlike sensitivities. After investigating the prospects for detection of gamma-rays above TeV energies from these sources, we conclude that the joint observations of high-energy neutrinos and gamma-rays with upcoming telescopes will be an objective test for our emission model and may provide compelling evidence of star-forming activity as a tracer of neutrino production.
Decay of Solar Pores Driven by Small-scale Magnetic Reconnection Episodes
Authors: Xue Zhike , Yan Xiaoli , Yang Liheng , Chen Jie , Wang Jincheng , Li Qiaoling , Zhao Li
Published: October 2021

We present the relationships between the disappearances of two small pores, magnetic cancellations, and magnetic reconnection episodes in the NOAA AR 12778 on 2020 October 26 with high-resolution observations of the New Vacuum Solar Telescope and the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Two emerging positive polarities (P1 and P2) approach a negative polarity (N1) with velocities of 0.26 and 0.42 km s−1, respectively. Then, two small-scale magnetic reconnection episodes occur between a series of magnetic loops that are rooted in these polarities. The reconnection inflow velocities are around 4.0 km s−1 which is faster than the movements of P1 and P2. Compared with the first magnetic reconnection episode, more magnetic free energy is released in the second reconnection episode due to the greater magnetic strength of P2. Subsequently, magnetic cancellation occurs first between P1 and N1, and then between P2 and N1. At the same time, the pores S1 (N1) and S2 (P2) decay and disappear. The area decay rate of the small pore S2 is estimated to be 7.3 Mm2 hr−1, which is larger than previously reported cases. And the flux decay rate of S2 is 5.1 × 1019 Mx hr−1, similar to the results obtained in the larger sunspots. We conclude that the magnetic reconnection episodes may be caused by both the movement of the magnetic polarities and the plasma dynamics themselves. The decay and disappearance of the small pores and the polarities are driven by magnetic reconnection episodes and then flux submergence. We suggest that a magnetic reconnection episode is a more efficient mechanism for the disappearance of solar pores.
Using Magnetic Flux Conservation to Determine Heliosheath Speeds
Authors: Richardson J. D. , Cummings A. C. , Burlaga L. F. , Giacalone J. , Opher M. , Stone E. C.
Published: October 2021

The heliosheath (HSH) radial speeds at Voyager 2 (V2) derived from the plasma instrument (PLS) and from particle instruments using the Compton–Getting (CG) effect are different. At V2 the CG speeds are more variable than the plasma speeds and decrease about 2 yr before the heliopause. We use magnetic flux conservation to differentiate between these two speed profiles at V2, comparing the magnetic flux observed at 1 au and in the HSH. For V2 the PLS speed profile is significantly more consistent with magnetic flux conservation than the CG speeds. For Voyager 1 (V1), we present new V
R derivations from the Cosmic Ray Subsystem (CRS) using the CG method that agree reasonably well with those previously obtained from the low energy charged particle (LECP) instrument. If we use the V2 PLS speed profile to calculate the magnetic flux at V1, we again find much better agreement than if we use the V1 CG speeds. These results suggest that the radial speeds derived from particle anisotropy observations in the HSH are not reliable.
Constructing Mixture Models for Sensitivity Estimates from Subsets of Separate Injections
Authors: Essick Reed
Published: October 2021

I investigate the general question of how to construct a set of samples (found injections) from a mixture of samples from separate subpopulations in order to estimate search sensitivity via Monte Carlo sums. This is of general interest for catalog science, in which one must estimate a survey’s sensitivity to different types of sources. Sensitivity estimates targeting different subpopulations or different observing periods may be combined to provide overarching estimates of the sensitivity through larger regions of parameter space. Specifically, I consider 2 cases: (i) when injections from subpopulations were conducted over the same span of time and (ii) when injections from subpopulations were conducted in non-overlapping periods. Any general collection of subpopulations can be decomposed into these cases.
Social reproduction as social infrastructure
Authors: Hall Sarah Marie
Published: October 2021

The term social infrastructure is increasingly being discussed in academic literature, policy reports and public forums. We might even go so far as to say it is the latest buzzword. Feminist economists understand social infrastructures as encompassing all aspects of social reproduction,
but these ideas are routinely sidelined in wider debates. This article provides a critical reading of key trends in the ways the term social infrastructure is currently being defined and deployed: namely, as being equivalent to social spaces and spaces of sociability, such as community centres,
parks and libraries, rather than being understood in terms of labour, gender and social reproduction. Part of the reason for this is the association between social reproduction and the home, which leads to a dismissal of reproductive work in communities at large. In writing about infrastructures
more generally, it is not uncommon for gendered labour, care and reproduction to go completely ignored, or at least to only be discussed in relation to physical infrastructure. This simultaneous erasure and co-optation of feminist ideas has the effect of diminishing, diluting and marginalising
the role of social reproduction as the foundation of our economy and society. It is therefore also a form of depoliticisation. In the article's conclusion, the case is made for recognising and reclaiming social reproduction as social infrastructure: an infra-structural approach could help
alleviate long-standing tensions in definitions of social reproduction as both process and practice, and as operating on multiple scales.
Rethinking early years: how the neoliberal agenda fails children
Authors: Burgess-Macey Celia , Kelly Clare , Ouvry Marjorie
Published: October 2021

Early years education in England is in crisis. This article looks at what is needed to better provide the kind of education and care that young children need outside the home, from birth to school-starting age. It explores: the current arrangements and varieties of provision and approaches
in England; educational and developmental research about young children's development and early learning; the current national early years curriculum and how it contrasts to other international models and pedagogical approaches; the importance of play-based learning; the role of adults in
observing, recording, assessing and supporting young children's learning; and the holistic nature of children's learning - which makes education and care inseparable in young children's lives. Neoliberal governments have had little interest in these questions: they have been focused instead
on marketising the sector, which has led to great inequality of provision; and they have been unwilling to provide the necessary funding to train staff and maintain appropriate learning environments; most fundamentally, they have engaged in an ideological drive to impose on very small children
a narrow and formal curriculum that ignores all the evidence about good practice in the sector, and is focused on making them 'school ready' - that is, ready to fit into the rigid frameworks they have already imposed on primary school education.
Recent advances in airway imaging using micro-computed tomography and computed tomography for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Tanabe Naoya , Hirai Toyohiro
Published: October 2021

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex lung disease characterized by a combination of airway disease and emphysema. Emphysema is classified as centrilobular emphysema (CLE), paraseptal emphysema (PSE), or panlobular emphysema (PLE), and airway disease extends from the respiratory, terminal, and preterminal bronchioles to the central segmental airways. Although clinical computed tomography (CT) cannot be used to visualize the small airways, micro-CT has shown that terminal bronchiole disease is more severe in CLE than in PSE and PLE, and micro-CT findings suggest that the loss and luminal narrowing of terminal bronchioles is an early pathological change in CLE. Furthermore, the introduction of ultra-high-resolution CT has enabled direct evaluation of the proximal small (1 to 2-mm diameter) airways, and new CT analytical methods have enabled estimation of small airway disease and prediction of future COPD onset and lung function decline in smokers with and without COPD. This review discusses the literature on micro-CT and the technical advancements in clinical CT analysis for COPD. Hopefully, novel micro-CT findings will improve our understanding of the distinct pathogeneses of the emphysema subtypes to enable exploration of new therapeutic targets, and sophisticated CT imaging methods will be integrated into clinical practice to achieve more personalized management.
The 2021 Korean Heart Rhythm Society Guidelines for a New Approach and Integrated Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Park Junbeom , Cha Myung-Jin , Baek Yong Soo , Cho Min Soo , Joung Boyoung
Published: October 2021

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is gradually increasing with the aging of the population, and there is also increasing interest in AF with the development of various single-lead electrocardiography measurement methods for diagnosis. Further, the current diagnosis and treatment policies for AF do not reflect its progression and complexity. In addition, the various factors related to AF diagnosis and treatment are not simple due to the diversification of tools, advances in treatment methods, and complex mechanism of AF. Therefore, there are many challenges to developing a simple AF classification system. To overcome these, there have been a number of attempts to systematically characterize AF according to treatment and prognosis rather than using a uniform classification. Further, as mentioned in the previous AF guidelines, further research is being conducted on an integrated patient–physician approach to AF. Such an approach would be the basis for consistent treatment based on the guidelines, and would help to improve patient outcomes. Further, for the integrated management of AF patients, some changes should be made to the current approach to develop a multidisciplinary approach, including changes to the behavior of team members, patients, their family members, and physicians. The Korean Heart Rhythm will introduce an integrated approach to the classification and structure of AF management, and provide guidelines for its application in clinical practice.
Recent Advances in Drug Susceptible Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Lyu Jiwon , Shim Tae Sun
Published: October 2021

The most important thing for the management of drug susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis is to diagnose active pulmonary tuberculosis as soon as possible and prevent the occurrence of new patients through appropriate treatment. Therefore, it should be a priority to quickly detect tuberculosis mycobacterium and quickly exclude drug-resistant tuberculosis before treatment begins. To this end, recent guidelines recommend the general use of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, Xpert MTB/RIF tests, and rapid sensitivity tests through line probe assay (LPA). In addition, if the results of the test are positive, it is important to establish an in-hospital reporting system so that rapid reporting can be made. The treatment principle for drug susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis is 2 months of initial intensive phase (isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide) followed by 4 months of maintenance phase (isoniazid, rifampin). Despite global efforts to shorten the duration of the treatment, the treatment of drug susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis has not changed for more than 35 years, and problems such as increased side effects and reduced drug adherence are serious obstacles to tuberculosis management. Therefore, efforts have been steadily made to shorten the treatment period through the combination of new drugs worldwide, and after many failures, they are finally paying off. A recently published Study 31/A5349 study found that 4 months short-term regimen using rifapentine (RPT) and moxifloxacin (MFX) demonstrated non-inferiority in existing standard regimen, as the result, a revision of World Health Organization guidelines is scheduled that 4 months short-term regimen using RPT and MFX may be an alternative. However, it is unlikely that RPT/MFX 4 months short-term regimen will be applied immediately in Korea because the use of RPT is currently limited in Korea due to the high frequency of side effects.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
Authors: Kim Jung Hee
Published: October 2021

Adult growth hormone (GH) deficiency is associated with insulin resistance, elevated cardiovascular risk profile, increased fat mass, reduced muscle mass, skeletal fragility, and impaired quality of life. GH replacement therapy improves body composition, exercise capacity, skeletal health, cardiovascular outcomes, and quality of life, while reducing mortality. Prior to initiation of GH replacement therapy, it is essential to diagnose GH deficiency via a GH stimulation test in adults suspicious of such deficiency. Therapy should be started using (individualized) low dose of GH, followed by titration to the normal range of insulin-like growth factor-1. Clinical improvements should be monitored and side effects should be minimized.
Valorisation of agri-food waste and mealworms rearing residues for improving the sustainability ofTenebrio molitor industrial production
Authors: Sangiorgio P. , Verardi A. , Dimatteo S. , Spagnoletta A. , Moliterni S. , Errico S.
Published: October 2021

The challenge of feeding over 9 billion humans by 2050 requires a ‘rethink’ of the current linear food production system. In the view of a circular economy, insects can provide a possible solution to valorise waste to produce new foods and materials, as well as the opportunity to solve some environmental problems.Tenebrio molitor (TM) is the first insect approved by the European Commission as a novel food and widely explored by the research world. Although mass production of TM is still not competitive compared to traditional protein sources, studies and companies in the sector are improving the entire production process to meet the growing need for alternative and sustainable protein foods. The use of food loss and waste to replace commercial feed in TM rearing can improve the economic and environmental sustainability of the production process. Furthermore, the exploitation of the variety of TM-based products can lead to the creation of new value chains and employment opportunities. In this review, we focus on the ability of TM to convert low-value substrates into novel foods and materials, as well as the possibility of using the TM rearing waste to obtain fertilisers and bioproducts, such as chitin and chitosan. TM capacity to degrade plastic waste such as polyethylene and polystyrene, thanks to its highly differentiated gut microbiota, is mentioned. Critical aspects related to sustainability and scaling-up of TM rearing are analysed. Hints on food safety of TM-based products are provided. Therefore, this study is a comprehensive review of TM multifunctionality and, at the same time, identifies possible ways to improve the economic and environmental impact of this insect with a circular economy perspective.
Digital Storytelling: Art-Based Pedagogy to Improve Professional Development for Nurses
Authors: Laranjeira Carlos , Carvalho Paula , Querido Ana
Published: October 2021

Digital storytelling (DST) is a collaborative and participatory art-based approach based on experiential narratives. This column provides strategies and tips for using DST. As part of continuing education, DST training should provide information about health care experiences to enhance learning for nurses. The use of DST can foster self-knowledge and professional identity.

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Modified inertial algorithm for solving mixed equilibrium problems in Hadamard spaces
Authors: Khan Abdul Rahim , Izuchukwu Chinedu , Aphane Maggie , Ugwunnadi Godwin Chidi
Published: October 2021

The main purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of modified inertial algorithm in Hadamard spaces. We emphasize that, as far as we know, this is the first time that this concept is being considered in this setting. Under some weak assumptions, we prove that the modified inertial algorithm converges strongly to a common solution of a finite family of mixed equilibrium problems and fixed point problem of a nonexpansive mapping. We also give a primary numerical illustration in the framework of Hadamard spaces, to show the efficiency of the modified inertial term in our proposed algorithm.
Pedestrian Bridge Application in a Fundamentals of Structural Analysis Course Inside an Architecture Bachelor Program
Authors: Ballatore Maria Giulia , Barpi Fabrizio , Crocker Dan , Tabacco Anita
Published: October 2021

The paper presents an application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology in a structural analysis course taught in English of the third year Architecture bachelor program at Politecnico di Torino (Italy). This experimentation regards a class which is composed mostly of international students, that is, a heterogeneous audience with different background. In general, students struggle with the technical aspects typical of structural analysis course. PBL has been found as a possible solution to this problem in Engineering programs. The aim of redesigning the course is to support students’ learning while evaluating the PBL application in a non-technical context with an international audience. This article describes the structure and the results of the PBL implementation. In particular, the participation has increased compared to the previous academic year in terms of presence during the lectures, interest in the subject, interaction between the lecturer and the students, and exams’ results. These results are encouraging and confirm the validity of the PBL methodology as actually applied.
Enriching Undergraduate Mathematics Curriculum with Computer Science Courses
Authors: Kao Chia Hung
Published: October 2021

Traditional mathematics curriculum faces several issues nowadays. The gap between course materials and students’ real-life mathematical experiences, the scattering of knowledge in different courses, and the lack of mathematics applications to other subjects all hinder the learning of students. The emerg-ing trends in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence also impel higher education to enrich and refine mathematics education. In order to better incubate students for future, the experience of enriching undergrad-uate mathematics curriculum with computer science courses is introduced in this study. The curriculum is designed and implemented for students who major in applied mathematics to better stimulate the learning, participation, exercise, and innovation. It provides students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge for the challenges and industrial requirements now-adays. Evaluations, major findings, and lessons learned from three refined courses are discussed for more insight into the following deployment and re-finement of the curriculum.
Gendered Labour in the Neo-Art House
Authors: Kozma Alicia
Published: October 2021

This article excavates and analyzes women’s labor in the neo-art house industry. Focusing on the labor histories gleaned from interviews, I offer a reconceptualization of the art house industry post-digital exhibition transition; detail an initial schema of the challenges facing women-identified laborers in the industry, including gendered divisions of labor and financial precarity; and consider internal advocacy efforts some neo-art house workers have created to advance diversity and challenge sexual harassment, among other social justice issues.
The significance of African oral tradition in the making of African Christianity
Authors: Iheanacho Valentine U.
Published: October 2021

As religious systems are intertwined with social systems, change and continuity in thought and practice constitute a significant feature of Christianity. Thus, African Christianity embodies a distinct socio-cultural stamp of the continent. Considering the historical phases of Christianity, this socio-cultural stamp distinguishes African Christianity within global Christianity. One of the cultural vehicles of this imprint on Africa Christianity is the African oral tradition. Oral tradition is a necessary social antecedent and cultural heritage of Africans. African oral tradition is visible primarily through proverbs, folktales, songs, dances, customs, traditional medicines, religious practices and ancestral utterances. Through a substantial range of literature research on the subject matter, this article contends that African oral tradition is a relevant socio-cultural element in the constitution of African Christianity and its influence cannot be ignored. It sets out to pinpoint certain incontestable contours and marks of African oral tradition on African Christianity. In other words, it seeks to highlight what could possibly be described as the defining or peculiar hues of Christianity in Africa as impressed upon it by African culture and tradition especially in the oral form. By means of qualitative methodology and a multidisciplinary approach in the assemblage of materials and sources, the article argues that African oral tradition, even if not openly acknowledged, has been both essential and instrumental in the making and shaping of Christianity particularly in the sub-Saharan part of the continent.Contribution: As an observational research, this article painstakingly pinpoints the remarkable imprints of African oral tradition on the evolution and practice of Christianity in Africa. Situated within the confines of theology and history of religion, its major contribution lies in the drawing of attention to the remaking of Christianity on the continent with some obvious African trademarks.
Programmed death-ligand 1 expression and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in non-small cell lung cancer: association with clinicopathologic parameters
Authors: Garg Gaurav , Prasad Kuruswamy Thurai , Singh Navneet , Gupta Parul , Muthu Valliappan , Das Ashim , Bal Amanjit
Published: October 2021

Background: Data on the prevalence of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and their clinical significance in Indian patients are limited. Methods: Newly diagnosed NSCLC cases (adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma [SqCC] histology) were included in the present study. The TILs were evaluated based on morphology on hematoxylin and eosin–stained slides. PD-L1 expression in tumors was assessed using immunohistochemistry with rabbit monoclonal antibody (SP263) on the Ventana automated immunostainer. Tumors with PD-L1 expression > 50% on tumor cells were considered PD-L1–positive. Tumors in which TILs occupy > 25% of stroma were considered to have high TILs. The association of PD-L1 expression and TILs with various clinical parameters including overall survival (OS) was investigated. Results: The present study included 128 cases of NSCLC (67 adenocarcinoma, 61 SqCC). PD-L1 positivity was observed in 17.2% of the patients with NSCLC. Baseline characteristics of PD-L1–positive subjects were similar to PD-L1–negative subjects except for a higher prevalence of liver metastasis (18.2% vs. 2.8%; p = .018) and a higher probability of diagnosis from extrapulmonary biopsies. High TILs were observed in 26.6% of the subjects. However, PD-L1 expression and high TIL did not affect OS. Conclusions: PD-L1 positivity and high TILs were observed in 20% and 25% of the patients with NSCLC, respectively, however, neither were predictors of survival in SqCC.
Dieta mediática, hábitos de consumo de noticias y desinformación en los universitarios españoles
Authors: Soengas-Pérez Xosé , López-Cepeda Ana María , Sixto-García José
Published: October 2021

Introducción. En el escenario mediático actual han cambiado las formas y las posibilidades de informarse, y en esta investigación analizamos el consumo de noticias en los medios, en Internet y en las redes por estudiantes de Ciencias Sociales, diferenciando los que cursan Periodismo. Metodología. Seleccionamos 100 estudiantes de tercero y cuarto curso de cinco universidades públicas ubicadas en ciudades con características socioeconómicas diferentes para comprobar si el entorno influye en el comportamiento y en el consumo de información, y si se refleja en las rutinas, en el interés y en las preferencias. Resultados y conclusiones. La prensa, la radio y la televisión siguen perdiendo audiencia y la mayoría de los alumnos ya se informan a través de soportes digitales porque están desconectados de los escenarios clásicos. Gracias a la tecnología, existe una nueva forma de relacionarse con el espacio y de gestionar el tiempo, y esta circunstancia afecta a las formas de acceso, a los contenidos informativos y a las posibilidades de conocer lo que sucede en la actualidad.
miRNA-205-5p can be related to T2-polarity in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Authors: Silveira M.L.C. , Tamashiro E. , Santos A.R.D. , Martins R.B. , Faria F.M. , Silva L.E.C.M. , Torrieri R. , de C Ruy P. , Silva Jr W.A. , Arruda E. , Anselmo-Lima W.T. , Valera F.C.P.
Published: October 2021

Background: microRNAs (miRNAs) are directly associated with inflammatory response, but their direct role in CRSwNP (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps) remains evasive. This study aimed to compare the expression of several miRNAs in tissue samples obtained from patients with CRSwNP and controls and to evaluate if miRNAs correlate to a specific inflammatory pattern (T1, T2, T17, and Treg) or intensity of symptoms in CRSwNP. Methods: nasal polyps (from patients with CRSwNP – n=36) and middle turbinate mucosa (from control patients – n=41) were collected. Microarray determined human mature miRNA expression, and the results obtained were validated by qPCR. miRNAs that were differentially expressed were then correlated to cytokine proteins (by Luminex), tissue eosinophilia, and SNOT-22. Results: After microarray and qPCR analyses, six microRNAs were up-regulated in CRSwNP samples when compared with controls: miR-205-5p, miR-221-3p, miR-222-3p, miR-378a-3p, miR-449a and miR-449b-5p. All these miRNAs are directly implicated with cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, and to a minor extent, with inflammation. Importantly, miR-205-5p showed a significantly positive correlation with IL-5 concentration and eosinophil count at the tissue and with the worst SNOT-22 score. Conclusions: miRNA 205-5p was increased in CRSwNP compared to controls, and it was especially expressed in CRSwNP patients with higher T2 inflammation (measured by both IL-5 levels and local eosinophilia) and worst clinical presentation. This miRNA may be an interesting target to be explored in patients with CRSwNP.
Occurrence of rice yellow mottle virus resistance breaking isolates in lowland catchment zones of Uganda
Authors: Ramathani I. , Mukasa S.B. , Alicai T. , Nanyiti S. , Lamo J.
Published: October 2021

Rice (Oryza spp; 2n=24.) production in Uganda and Africa in general, is seriously threatened by the Rice yellow mottle virus disease (RYMVD), a disease caused by Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) within the genus Sobemovirus; family Sobemoviridae. This study investigated the existence and distribution of resistance-breaking RYMV pathotype in the three major lowland rice catchment areas in Uganda. Four known rice accessions resistant to Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) namely; Gigante, Tog5672, Tog5674 and Tog5681, carrying resistant allele’s rymv1-2, rymv1-4 & RYMV3, rymv1-5 and rymv1-3, respectively, were tested for their response to different RYMV isolates. The isolates were collected from three major lowland rice catchment areas of Doho, Kibimba, and Olweny in Uganda. Out of 100 leaf samples collected from the field and assayed for RYMV and confirmed to be positive using RT-PCR, 83 isolates induced symptoms on IR64- the RYMV susceptible line. Seventy-seven (92.8%) isolates were able to overcome resistance in at least one of the four differential rice accessions, as confirmed by the presence of RYMV symptoms; while 6 (7.2%) isolates were asymptomatic. Variation in time (days) for symptom development post-inoculation (dpi) and AUDPC were observed. Symptoms appeared within 5-7 days on IR64; while it took on average 11, 18, 36, and 18 days to appear on Gigante, Tog5672, Tog5674 and Tog5681, respectively. The highest AUDPC was observed on IR64 (254.7); while the lowest was observed on Tog5681 (74.1). Two major patho-groups were observed; those that broke down resistance in Gigante only (25.3%) and Gigante & Tog5672 (33.7%). Five isolates from Doho (Budaka & Bugiri districts) and Kibimba (Butaleja district) catchment areas broke down RYMV resistance in three accessions i.e. (Tog5681, Gigante & Tog5672) and (Tog5674, Gigante & Tog5672), respectively. Resistance breaking isolates were confirmed in all  the three sampled catchment zones, however, Doho and Kibimba had some unique isolates that broke down resistance in accessions carrying resistance allele rymv 1-3 and rymv1-5 in addition to rymv1-2. Results from this study showed that RYMV isolates in Uganda can break down resistance conferred by the rymv1-2 resistance gene allele. However, accessions Tog5681 and Tog5674 seem to hold stable RYMV resistance and, thus are recommended for RYMV breeding.
Bibliometric Analysis in Astrophysics: Overview of Education, Religion, and Local Wisdom in 2016-2021*
Authors: Zainuddin  , Surya Haryandi  , Misbah  , Mastuang  , Ibrahim Mohd Ali , Emy Nur Juliana  , Munawarah  , Ma’rifah Hidayati
Published: October 2021

Astrophysics education is one of the subjects in the physics education study program which is also part of astronomy. Astrology is the structure and epistemology of Islamic law that studies the sun, moon, stars, and celestial bodies related to aspects of Islamic law. Indonesian Muslims cannot be separated from local wisdom which is the wealth of the Indonesian nation. This article intends to provide a comprehensive explanation through bibliometric analysis of literature on astrophysics education, religion, and local wisdom. Article searches are performed by Publish or Perish (PoP) software on the Google Scholar database. The search and sorting results found 23 of the 200 articles found in the 2016-2021* range. The results of data processing by PoP software are then edited through the Mendeley Desktop software. The editing results are then processed using VOSviewer software to obtain a visualization of the distribution pattern and data mapping. Broadly speaking, this research shows the projected direction of astrophysics education research if it is studied with religious content based on the Qur'an and local wisdom and its further development. The implications of this research can inspire researchers to study astrophysics education in universities with the content of the Qur'an and local wisdom so that studying science can help increase faith in God.
Profile of Junior High School Students' Constraints in Online Science Learning
Authors: Suryani Desy , Hariyono Eko , Prastowo Tjipto
Published: October 2021

This research aims to determine the online learning constraints of Junior High School students in Nganjuk on science subjects. The change in learning methods that were originally carried out face-to-face to online learning experienced several obstacles such as internet connection, lack of enthusiasm for learning, difficult materials, unclear teaching materials, and teacher’s teaching methods. The type of this research is descriptive survey research, the data of this research was obtained from 70 junior high school students in Nganjuk. The data collection technique in this research was a questionnaire (questionnaire) while the instrument used in this research was an online Google Form questionnaire, which is distributed through the WhatsApp application. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis. The results showed that the most common obstacle felt by junior high school students in Nganjuk was the lack attractiveness of teaching materials.
Development of Learning Tools Based on Mind Mapping Worksheet for Improving Stundents’ Creative Thinking Skills on Cell Material
Authors: Ainul Badriyah  , Sri Poedjiastoeti  , Yuliani
Published: October 2021

Life skills-based education is an important tool to face today's global demands, one of which is creative thinking skills. This study aims to determine the feasibility of learning tools based on mind mapping worksheet to practice creative thinking skills for class XI MIPA on cell material, which are viewed in terms of (1) validity, (2) practicality and (3) effectiveness. The learning tools developed are syllabus, lesson plans, LKDP and tests of creative thinking skills. The mind mapping worksheet that was trained included indicators of creative thinking skills, fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration, which were tested on 23 students of Class XI MIPA SMA Al-Islam Krian. This study used a 4D design with one group pretest-posttest design, the data obtained were analyzed descriptively. The results of the validity of the device get mode 4 with a very valid category. The results of the practicality of the device were carried out with mode 4 in the very good category. The effectiveness of the device is based on the average N-gain score ranging from 0.5 to 0.92. The result of students' mastery of the concept of the material is 86.3 in the complete category. Students' responses to the four LKPD mind mapping developed were 81% in the positive category.