bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Waitlist Intervention for Transgender Young People and Psychosocial Outcomes
Authors: Dahlgren Allen Sarah , Tollit Michelle A. , McDougall Rosalind , Eade Donna , Hoq Monsurul , Pang Ken C.
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND

Recent referrals of transgender young people to specialist gender services worldwide have risen exponentially, resulting in wait times of 1–2 years. To manage this demand, we introduced an innovative First Assessment Single-Session Triage (FASST) clinic that provides information and support to young people and their families and triages them onto a secondary waitlist for subsequent multidisciplinary care. Although FASST has been shown to substantially reduce initial wait times, its clinical impact is unknown.

METHODS

FASST was evaluated by analysis of clinical surveys and qualitative interviews. A total of 142 patients were surveyed before and after FASST, and comparison was made to a historical control group of 120 patients who did not receive FASST. In-depth interviews were also held with FASST attendees (n = 14) to explore experiences of FASST, and inductive content analysis was performed.

RESULTS

After FASST, there were improvements in depression (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −0.24; 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.36 to −0.11; P < .001), anxiety (SMD = −0.14; 95% CI: −0.26 to −0.02; P = .025) and quality of life (SMD = .39; 95% CI: 0.23 to 0.56; P < .001). Compared with historical controls, those attending FASST showed reduced depression (SMD = −0.24; 95% CI: −0.50 to 0.01; P = .065) and anxiety (SMD = −0.31; 95% CI: −0.57 to −0.05; P = .021). FASST attendees qualitatively described an increased sense of agency, which was related to improved outlook, validation, sense of self, and confidence.

CONCLUSIONS

Given burgeoning waitlists of pediatric gender services worldwide, this study suggests FASST may prove a useful model of care elsewhere.
Análise crítica sobre a disponibilidade e o uso de recursos tecnológicos educacionais no ensino fundamental, séries finais, nas escolas da rede escolar municipal de Marau/RS
Authors: Rocha Bruna Eduarda , Cruz Sobrinho Sidinei
Published: July 2021

Esta pesquisa se deu sobre o uso e disponibilidade dos recursos tecnológicos, bem como sobre a importância destes no processo de ensino aprendizagem. Sendo assim, o estudo teve por objetivo analisar criticamente a disponibilidade e o uso dos recursos tecnológicos educacionais nas séries finais do ensino fundamental nas escolas da Rede Escolar Municipal de Marau/RS. Para realização do trabalho foram pesquisados os avanços e o uso dos recursos tecnológicos educacionais com ênfase nas escolas de Marau/RS. Para fazer a análise foi realizada uma pesquisa de natureza quantitativa, caráter descritivo e de corte transversal, por meio da aplicação de questionários para alunos e professores das escolas municipais. Os resultados possibilitaram identificar que os usos dos recursos tecnológicos educacionais são muito importantes, porém que os recursos vêm sendo pouco utilizado nas escolas de Marau, e que os professores necessitam de formação continuada referente ao uso destes recursos.
Palavras-chave: Recursos tecnológicos educacionais; ensino e aprendizagem; Marau/RS.
Dimensi Dakwah Islam dalam Budaya Nyepuh
Authors: Muzzammil Faisal
Published: July 2021

Nyepuh culture is a blend of local wisdom and universal Islamic teachings. The strong interrelation between culture and religion in the reality of Ciomas Village community life seems to be a single dual that is difficult to distinguish. Knowledge is integrated with trust and values, which determines the situation and behavior conditions of Ciomas Village community members. This study aims to reveal the dimensions of Islamic da'wah in the culture of the Nyepuh from the aspects of ideafacts, artifacts, and sociofacts. The theoretical basis of this study refers to the theory of the Three Cultural Beings of J.J. Hoenigman, namely: Ideafacts, Artifacts, and Sociofacts. The findings in the locus study show that: First, the ideafact culture manifestation in the gild culture which has the dimensions of Islamic da'wah includes Mulung Pangpung, Nalekan, Ngasakan, Clean Village, Nya'angan, and Meungkeut Nyere. Second, the artifact culture manifestations in the gild culture with the dimensions of Islamic da'wah are the Sacred Tomb, Golden Geger Water, Pangpung, Tumpeng Rice, Nyere, and Beubeutian. Third, the form of sociofact culture in gild culture has dimensions of Islamic da'wah: Relationship with Humans, Relationship with Nature, and Relationships with God.
Social Development Through International Relations
Authors: Rahmany Gulab Mir
Published: July 2021

With the horrific incident on September 11 in the US, the US armed forces entered Afghanistan to shut the door to terrorism. Now, Afghanistan opens a new page for Afghanistan's internal and external political system. Afghanistan as a country that has pursued regional cooperation from neighboring countries, especially from India. India is the most promising country for Afghanistan's foreign policy and diplomatic relations in areas such as economic, cultural, technical, capacity building, military and other growth. The purpose of this study is to examine the development process of the two countries India and Pakistan in an effort to establish international relations. With a qualitative approach This research resulted in India being one of the countries which, after September 11, 2001, and the leadership of the Taliban, succeeded in gaining more opportunities for the people of Afghanistan. His non-hostile contributions to Middle Eastern and Middle Eastern countries have created a special place for the people of Afghanistan. India after independence in 1947, started friendly relations with Afghanistan two years later, until now, has enthusiastically and dedicably made their contribution to Afghanistan. The people of Afghanistan in this case get many benefits from India's bilateral relations, namely the construction of the Salma Dam in Herat, Delaram Road Development, Allotment of 1000 Afghan Student Scholarships in Human Resource Development per year, the Repair of the Afghan Foreign Minister Complex, the establishment of the Afghan Parliament Building, the Opening of Chabahar Port, Strengthening the Equipment of the Afghan Military Forces, Air Corridors, and India's efforts to get Afghanistan to gain Membership in Regional Cooperation Bodies such as SAARC, BRICS, Asia Heart 'Istanbul Process'.
Gagging Electoral Fraud in Nigeria: The Imperative of Electoral Reforms
Authors: Oke Christiantus Ifeanyi Adebowale , Efanodor-Obeten Harriet Omokiniovo
Published: July 2021

Elections all over the world are the only recognized legitimate means of changing and constituting governments. In other democratic climes, citizens eagerly await elections with excitement, because it affords them the opportunity to appraise the scorecards of their elected representatives. However, preparing for elections in Nigeria is akin to getting set for a major warfare that requires humongous human and natural resources including the deployment of full military arsenal. Despite the unease this vital democratic practice puts the nation, elections are fraught with irregularities and malfeasances. The crux of this paper is to adumbrate what constitutes electoral fraud and proffer possible panaceas using the instruments of electoral reforms. The study utilizes secondary source of data and content analysis as its methodology and use qualitative approach. The paper argues that electoral malpractices manifest in diverse forms and are orchestrated by the political class to perpetuate themselves in office. It is also the opinion of this study that if there is a holistic electoral reform, most politicians that are currently occupying offices might not get valid chance of winning (re)elections, hence, their stiff opposition and resistance to the reforms. This paper recommends amongst others that the 9th National Assembly should as a matter of urgent national importance, timely debate, update and represent the Electoral (Amendment) Bill to the President for his assent. Furthermore, it is recommended that for free, fair and credible elections to take place, technology should be embraced and Electoral Offences Commission should be established to prosecute electoral fraudsters.
Retrospective Analysis of Aceh Government Regulations in Handling Corona Virus Disease 2019
Authors: Fakhrurraji Alzikri
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study is to conduct a retrospective analysis by identifying the objectives and targets of the Aceh Government regulations in handling Corona Virus Disease 2019, the causes and consequences of the regulations and the problems of policy. Retrosfective analysis in this study applies a qualitative approach and uses descriptive methods. The data collection techniques used were observation, interview and document study.  The results showed that the objectives of the policies issued by the Aceh Government were to handle Covid-19 and its impact on health, development, the economy and society. The cause of the policy being issued was the increasingly widespread spread of Covid-19. The consequence is a shift in the focus of development plans, changes in the use of budgets and mobilization of resources. The problem with policy is the delay in policy Formulation so that Covid-19 has been in the midst of society. The outreach strategy to the community is still ineffective. Limited resources due to unpreparedness. Low coordination between horizontal agencies and stakeholders.
Aktor Politik dan Kolaborasi Quadruple Helix dalam Pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru Kabupaten Garut Selatan
Authors: Suherman Diki , Sugandi Yogi Suprayogi , Alexandri Mohammad Benny
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kolaborasi Quadruple Helix dalam pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru Kabupaten Garut Selatan, mengingat pembentukan kabupaten tersebut sudah sangat lama berusaha dibentuk namun kenyataannya hingga kini belum disahkan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan model interactive yang terdiri dari reduksi data, display data dan pemaparan hasil kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa terdapat aktor-aktor yang berkolaborasi secara Quadruple Helix untuk mendukung Pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru Garut Selatan, yang memiliki peran yang berbeda dalam mencapai tujuan yang sama untuk membantu mendukung pembentukan Kabupaten Garut Selatan. Penelitian kolaborasi Quadruple Helix ini dilihat dari 4 aktor politik yang memiliki kekuasaan dan pengaruh paling signifikan terhadap proses pembentukan kabupaten ini. Aktor yang dimaksud yaitu dari kalangan akademisi Garut Selatan (academian), Pelaku Usaha di Garut Selatan (businessmen), Tokoh masyarakat/Presidium masyarakat Garut Selatan (civil society) dan Pemerintah Kabupaten Garut dan Provinsi Jawa Barat (government). Rekomendasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Pemerintah Pusat sebagai pemangku kebijakan tertinggi memasukkan pembahasan pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru sebagai agenda kebijakan yang diprioritaskan untuk membantu menjalankan kewenangan pusat dalam melakukan pembangunan dan penyelenggaraan pemerintahan daerah.
Faktor-Faktor Internal Kemenangan Partai Keadilan Sejahtera dalam Pemilihan Anggota DPRD Kota Depok Tahun 2019
Authors: Ismanu Muhammad Nuh , Mar’iyah Chusnul
Published: July 2021

Sebagai suatu sistem politik di alam demokrasi keberadaan partai politik merupakan sebuah keharusan dalam kehidupan politik modern yang demokratis. Partai politik mampu mengantarkan warga negara untuk duduk di kursi pemerintahan baik legislatif maupun eksekutif. Dengan menggunakan teori strategi politik serta metode penelitian kualitatif, penelitian ini ingin melihat bagaimana faktor internal berpengaruh terhadap kemenangan Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) di pemilihan DPRD Kota Depok. Hasil dari penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa keberhasilan PKS dalam Pemilu 2019, khususnya pada pemilihan DPRD Kota Depok tidak lepas dari adanya pengaruh internal partai, yaitu ideologi Islam konservatif serta peran kader dan pengurus PKS Kota Depok. Ideologi Islam konservatif yang kurang diminati di Indonesia pasca reformasi kini mulai diminati seiring dengan menguatnya isu agama jelang pemilu serentak tahun 2019. Selain itu, faktor kader serta pengurus PKS Kota Depok juga menjadi salah satu kunci kemenangan PKS dalam pemilihan DPRD Kota Depok tahun 2019. Hal ini terlihat dari persiapan yang matang jelang pemilu.
Russia-NATO Strategic Rivalry and Influence Struggle in Eastern Europe in Security and Economy
Authors: Rohman Syaiful , Napang Marthen , Nurhasanah Siti
Published: July 2021

Global powers such as NATO, European Union, China and Russia have different characteristics and interests in world politics. Russia after Soviet Union tends to be in a relatively weak position in terms of influence, security and economy. Today Russia's relations with the European Union and the United States have improved after the Cold War. In recent years, Russia and NATO have not only strengthened the economy and security related to the military, but have gone so far as to strengthen the influence of its main State in Eastern Europe. This study will analyze Russia's political policies towards NATO and Eastern Europe from the perspective of security and economic interests. The method used is qualitative by conducting an in-depth study of the data obtained from the results of previous research. The results of this study indicate that Russia and NATO are involved in competing for strategic influence in Eastern Europe, especially Ukraine and the former Soviet Union. Russia and NATO, which is sponsored by the United States, are trying to achieve their respective interests by making efforts to increase strength which includes political, security and economic.
Binary Cyclic Pearson Codes
Authors: Hartanto Ari Dwi , Sutjijana Al.
Published: July 2021

The phenomena of unknown gain or offset on communication systems and modern storages such as optical data storage and non-volatile memory (flash) becomes a serious problem. This problem can be handled by Pearson distance applied to the detector because it offers immunity to gain and offset mismatch. This distance can only be used for a specific set of codewords, called Pearson codes. An interesting example of Pearson code can be found in T-constrained code class. In this paper, we present binary 2-constrained codes with cyclic property. The construction of this code is adopted from cyclic codes, but it cannot be considered as cyclic codes.
Optimization of Stock Portfolios Using Goal Programming Based on the Kalman-Filter Method
Authors: Fauziyah  , Purnaningrum Evita
Published: July 2021

Long-term stock investment development is carried out by means of portfolio optimization. Selection of stocks for portfolios is not only based on high-value stock prices but also takes into account their fluctuations. Estimation of future stock price fluctuations has an indirect impact on future portfolio formation. This research has implemented the Kalman filter method to obtain the best estimation results from various stock prices with a high degree of accuracy. The results are then used to form a stock portfolio on the basis of Goal Programming. This study has compared the optimization results with the real value of stock prices. The results obtained, Kalman filter-based Goal Programming is more effective for predicting future portfolios compared to the Goal Programming method with a return difference of Rp. 178,039,848. This suggests that optimization with the Kalman Filter-based Objective Programming can be used as a tool to determine future stock portfolios.
Implementation of Dijkstra Algorithm and Welch-Powell Algorithm for Optimal Solution of Campus Bus Transportation
Authors: Nurwan Nurwan , Pranata Widya Eka , Payu Muhamad Rezky Friesta , Yahya Nisky Imansyah
Published: July 2021

This research deals with applying the Dijkstra algorithm and Welch-Powell algorithm to on-campus bus transportation problems. This research aims to determine the optimal solution of campus bus transportation routes in the shortest routes and schedules. In determining the fastest way, each intersection represented as a node, and the path described as the sides. The shortest path obtained    V1 - V2 - V5 - V8 - V9 - V10 - V13 - V16.  In determining the optimal schedule, the number of buses represents the vertices, and the time expresses the side that connects each node. The optimal program of the bus starts from 06.30 am to 5.00 pm. Every bus gets four sessions of departure and four sessions return with travel time each session is 60 minutes.
A New Computational Method Based on Integral Transform for Solving Linear and Nonlinear Fractional Systems
Authors: Malo Diyar Hashim , Masiha Rogash Younis , Murad Muhammad Amin Sadiq , Abdulazeez Sadeq Taha
Published: July 2021

In this article, the Elzaki homotopy perturbation method is applied to solve fractional stiff systems. The Elzaki homotopy perturbation method (EHPM) is a combination of a modified Laplace integral transform called the Elzaki transform and the homotopy perturbation method. The proposed method is applied for some examples of linear and nonlinear fractional stiff systems. The results obtained by the current method were compared with the results obtained by the kernel Hilbert space KHSM method. The obtained result reveals that the Elzaki homotopy perturbation method is an effective and accurate technique to solve the systems of differential equations of fractional order.
Primary central nervous system tumors in Sergipe, Brazil: descriptive epidemiology between 2010 and 2018
Authors: SANTOS Bárbara Loiola , OLIVEIRA Arthur Maynart Pereira , OLIVEIRA Hélio Araújo , AMORIM Robson Luis Oliveira de
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT Background: Central nervous system (CNS) tumors are a heterogeneous group with high morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To describe the epidemiology of primary CNS tumors diagnosed in the state of Sergipe from 2010 to 2018. Methods: We evaluated histopathological and immunohistochemical reports on primary CNS tumors diagnosed in Sergipe, Brazil, between 2010 and 2018 and collected data regarding age, sex, location, World Health Organization (WHO) classification and histology. Results: Altogether, 861 primary CNS tumors were found. Tumors in brain locations occurred most frequently (50.8%; n=437). The neoplasms observed were most prevalent in the age range 45‒54 years (20.4%; n=176). Grade I tumors occurred most frequently, corresponding to 38.8% of the cases (n=38) in the age group of 0‒14 years, and 44.6% (n=340) in the population ≥15 years old. Between 0 and 14 years of age, other astrocytic tumors were the most prevalent (29.6%; n=29). In the age group between 15 and 34, gliomas were the most frequent (32.7%; n=54). Meningiomas predominated in the age group of 35 years and above, comprising 47.5% of cases (n=206) in the 35‒74 age group; and 61.2% (n=30) among patients over 75 years old. Conclusion: The epidemiology of primary CNS tumors in Sergipe between 2010 and 2018 is consistent with data in other current studies on the subject. Studies on the epidemiological evolution of these entities in Sergipe are needed.
Effects of resistance training on postural control in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: CHEN Janini , CHIEN Hsin Fen , FRANCATO Debora Cristina Valente , BARBOSA Alessandra Ferreira , SOUZA Carolina de Oliveira , VOOS Mariana Callil , GREVE Julia Maria D'Andréa , BARBOSA Egberto Reis
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT Background: Postural instability affects Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients’ postural control right from the early stages of the disease. The benefits of resistance training (RT) for balance and functional capacity have been described in the literature, but few studies have been conducted showing its effects on PD patients’ postural control. Objective: To investigate the effects of a three-month RT intervention on static posturography (SP) measurements and clinical functional balance assessment among PD patients. Methods: Seventy-four patients were randomly assigned to a three-month RT intervention consisting of using weightlifting machines at a gym (gym group) or RT consisting of using free weights and elastic bands (freew group), or to a control group. The participants were evaluated at baseline, three months and six months. We evaluated changes of SP measurements under eyes-open, eyes-closed and dual-task conditions (primary endpoint), along with motor performance and balance effects by means of clinical scales, dynamic posturography and perceptions of quality of life (secondary endpoints). Results: There were no significant interactions in SP measurements among the groups. Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS-III) motor scores decreased in both RT groups (p<0.05). Better perceived quality of life for the mobility domain was reported in the gym group while functional balance scores improved in the freew group, which were maintained at the six-month follow-up (p<0.05). Conclusions: This study was not able to detect changes in SP measurements following a three-month RT intervention. Both RT groups of PD patients showed improved motor performance, with positive balance effects in the freew group and better perceived quality of life in the gym group.
EFFICACY OF ENDOSCOPIC TOPICAL MITOMYCIN C APPLICATION IN CAUSTIC ESOPHAGEAL STRICTURES IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS
Authors: FLOR Marcelo Mochate , RIBEIRO Igor Braga , DE MOURA Diogo Turiani Hourneaux , MARQUES Sérgio Barbosa , BERNARDO Wanderley Marques , DE MOURA Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Caustic ingestion and development of esophageal strictures are recognized major public health problems in childhood. Different therapeutic methods have been proposed in the management of such strictures. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate efficacy and risk of endoscopic topical application of mitomycin C in the treatment of caustic esophageal strictures. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Central Cochrane, and LILACS databases. The outcomes evaluated were dysphagia resolution rate, number of dilations performed in resolved cases, and the number of dilations performed in all patients. RESULTS: Three randomized clinical trials were included for final analysis with a total of 190 patients. Topical mitomycin C application group showed a significant increase in dysphagia resolution rate, corresponding to a 42% higher dysphagia resolution as compared to endoscopic dilation alone, with statistical significance between the two groups (RD: 0.42 - [CI: 0.29-0.56]; P-value <0.00001). The mean number of dilations performed in resolved cases were significantly less in the topical mitomycin C application group, compared to endoscopic dilations alone, with statistical significance between the two groups (MD: 2.84 [CI: 1.98-3.69]; P-value <0.00001). When comparing the number of dilations in all patients, there was no statistical difference between the two groups (MD: 1.46 [CI: -1.53-4.44]; P-value =0.34). CONCLUSION: Application of topical mitomycin C with endoscopic dilations in caustic esophageal strictures was more effective in dysphagia resolution than endoscopic therapy alone in the pediatric population. Moreover, topical mitomycin C application also reduced the number of dilation sessions needed to alleviate dysphagia without rising morbidity.
Genetic divergence between half-sibling progenies of kale using different multivariate approaches
Authors: Brito Orlando G , Andrade Júnior Valter C , Azevedo Alcinei M , Donato Luan Mateus S , Silva Antônio Júlio M , Oliveira Júnior Altino M
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic dissimilarity between half-sibling progenies of kale in order to determine the most divergent progenies and, also, to select potential parents. Thirty-six kale genotypes were evaluated, being thirty-three half-sibling progenies and three commercial cultivars, in a randomized block design with four replicates and six plants per plot. Twenty-eight traits were evaluated in each plant per plot, thirteen quantitative and fifteen qualitative traits. Genetic divergence was studied using MANOVA and canonical variables for quantitative observations. In addition, dendrograms were made for quantitative, qualitative and joint analyses by UPGMA method, using Mahalanobis distance. Genetic divergence was observed between genotypes. Commercial cultivars were more divergent than half-sibling progenies. Among half-sibling progenies, the most divergent ones were P1, P21, P23, P25 and P30. We concluded that half-sibling progenies P1, P23 and P30 can be used as potential parents to compose the recombinant population.
O LIVRO DE CÁLCULO DIFERENCIAL E INTEGRAL I
Authors: Da Silva Lino Marcos , Lino Andressa da Silva , Pereira Paulo José , De Sousa Geida Maria Cavalcanti
Published: July 2021

Entre os instrumentos utilizados no processo de ensino e aprendizagem, o livro didático se destaca. Especificamente, na disciplina Cálculo Diferencial e Integral, essa ferramenta tem grande relevância por exercer um papel de interlocução entre o conteúdo da disciplina e o aluno. Contudo, sabe-se que a escolha dos livros didáticos é, em geral, realizada sob a ótica do professor. Assim, é possível que elementos valorizados pelos discentes e que contribuem  com sua aprendizagem não estejam sendo considerados nos livros de cálculo adotados nos cursos de engenharia, deixando assim de cumprir o seu papel. Neste trabalho, investigaram-se as relações estabelecidas entre os discentes e o livro didático de Cálculo adotado nos cursos de engenharia de uma universidade federal utilizando-se de uma pesquisa de campo, de cunho qualiquantitativo, cuja investigação analisou um fato social, o uso do livro didático de Cálculo adotado nos cursos de engenharia, com vistas a elaborar um panorama do livro na visão dos alunos. Para isso, foram aplicados questionários e realizada a análise dos programas de disciplinas. Os principais resultados obtidos indicaram que o livro didático e a clareza da linguagem utilizada pelos autores são elementos muito relevantes para o aprendizado da disciplina. No entanto, no que dizem respeito às contribuições dos elementos estruturais do livro, os discentes apontaram os exemplos e os exercícios resolvidos, com questões de calcular e de aplicação dos conteúdos, como os mais significativos. Espera-se que os resultados alcançados possam auxiliar os docentes na escolha e na elaboração de ferramentas didáticas eficientes.
Study of 'Fingerprints' for Green Tea from Different Planting Areas in Eastern China
Authors: Liu Hai-Yan , Ma Lin , Li Xing-Heng , Fan Jun-Min , Lv Xing-Ping , Cao Zheng , Zhang Xue-Song
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT Green tea is one of the main teas in China, which is unfermented and retains more natural substances of fresh tea leaves. This is the preliminary study of application of'fingerprints' based on differences in component composition of green tea. Five green teas from different areas in eastern China are analyzed, which are processed by microwave-assisted solvent (ethanol) extraction method to obtain tea polyphenols, flavonoids, polysaccharides, pigments (thearubigins, theaflavins, theabrownins). The results show that the component composition of five green teas are varied from each other; based on these contents varieties, we have constructed a 'fingerprint' and applied linear discriminant analysis (LDA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) to assist in the identification of these five green teas. This method does not require large, expensive instruments (such as high performance liquid chromatograph, gas chromatograph, mass spectrometer, etc.), and is easy to use, which provides a new avenue for the identification of tea. Keywords: Green tea, contents varieties, identification, 'fingerprints'.
Audit of the workload in a maxillofacial and oral surgical unit in Johannesburg
Authors: Sukha Kamal , Mabongo Mzubanzi
Published: July 2021

Maxillofacial and oral surgical (MFOS) audits are able to provide data to both current and prospective patients regarding the quality of care an institution is capable of providing. The more frequently performed MFOS procedures can be determined and the allocation of funding and resources can therefore be achieved more appropriately. To conduct an audit to evaluate the workload and scopeof practice of the MFOS unit of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) for the year 2015 by quantifying MFOS conditions and the respective treatment modalities. The study was retrospective and cross-sectional. Data was retrieved from the patient logbook of the unit which was then entered into a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. Pie graphs and bar charts representing the data were then generated. A total of 1 750 patients were treated in the unit. The male to female ratio was 1.3:1 and the majority of these patients were in their 3rd and 4th age decade. Most patients required a tooth extraction mainly for an impacted 3rd molar. Dentoalveolar surgery was the most commonly performed procedure followed by the treatment of facial fractures. Pathological and other MFOS conditions were less commonly encountered. The CMJAH MFOS unit treats a high volume of patients according to comparisons with global studies.
Purification of recombinant Synechocystis KaiA3-His6 with PureProteome Nickel Magnetic Beads v1
Authors: Köbler Christin , M Schmelling Nicolas , Pawlowski Alice , Spät Philipp , Scheurer Nina , LCB Berwanger Lutz , Macek Boris , Maria IM Axmann Ilka , Wilde Annegret
Published: July 2021

This protocol can be used to - express his-tagged proteins in E. coli cells by using a T7-polymerase based expression system - Lyse cells with sonification - purify target protein by Ni-affinity chromatography with nickel magnetic beads
Historiography of Studies of Ethnocultural Dynamics in the Republic of Khakasia
Authors: Degtyarenko Ksenia A. , Seredkina Natalia N. , Shpak Anna A.
Published: July 2021

The article is a chronologically systematized review of the sources of the Soviet and modern periods for the study of ethnocultural dynamics in the Republic of Khakassia. A separate block is devoted to studies of modern ethnic processes at the turn of the 20th‑21st centuries. The article presents the specifics of the study of the ethnocultural dynamics of the capital and regional research centers. Attention to ethnic processes in the republic is fixed from the standpoint of history, ethnopsychology, sociology, cultural studies, and anthropology. The main problems and trends in the study of ethnic processes in the region are considered. Priority research areas related to the study of ethnic identity and the specifics of its formation are highlighted as the features of modern scientific research within the framework of this issue in the context of modern processes of globalization and transformation. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of interethnic relations and migration processes taking place in the Republic of Khakassia
Specifics of Cultural Space of the Khabarovsk Territory
Authors: Sheremet’eva Lidiya V.
Published: July 2021

The paper focuses on various activities of cultural institutions operating in the territory of the region. The methodological basis of the research is L. V. Nikiforova’s cultural expertise based on systematisation of the categories of «places» of cultural space. The paper is a preparatory stage of cultural expertise, which aims to thoroughly analyse the network of cultural institutions in general and to identify potential art-spaces for further detailed study. It provides a detailed analysis of the network of cultural institutions in Khabarovsk and an overview of the categories of cultural institutions in the administrative centers of all districts in the Khabarovsk territory. The source base of the study is the data obtained from the analysis of websites of cultural institutions, social networks, as well as the respondents’ personal surveys. Cultural institutions representing different forms of cultural activity have been roughly divided into ten groups. The result of the research is a perspective to identify institutions the activities of which can be evaluated in terms of belonging to the art-space format
Percepção Ambiental do Consumidor sobre a ACV de Colchões ## Consumer Environmental Perception about the Mattresses’ LCA
Authors: Ferreira Thayse Ana , Delabeneta Cibely , Brandalise Loreni Teresinha
Published: July 2021

Esta pesquisa objetivou identificar o grau de percepção dos consumidores sobre às questões ambientais constatadas na Análise do Ciclo de Vida do produto (ACV) de colchões. A metodologia foi quantitativa e qualitativa, com utilização do modelo VAPERCOM que foi aplicado aos potenciais consumidores de colchões, visando realizar a caracterização do produto e do público consumidor, onde abordou-se a percepção ambiental, os hábitos de consumo ecológico e a importância das etapas da ACV. O resultado mostrou que, em geral, os respondentes têm percepção ecológica e se preocupam com a ACV e que parte deles tem hábitos de consumo ecológico. Sugere-se que a empresa busque componentes menos prejudiciais para fabricação da espuma e realize a logística reversa. ABSTRACTThe objective of this research was to identify the degree of consumer perception about the environmental issues identified in the Product Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of mattresses. The methodology was quantitative and qualitative, using the VAPERCOM model that was applied to the potential consumers of mattresses, aiming to characterize the product and the consumer public, where the environmental perception, the ecological consumption habits, and the importance of the steps of LCA.
Assessment of the COVID-19 Pandemic Situation by Residents of Russia and Belarus
Authors: Odintsova M. , Radchikova N.P. , Yanchuk V.A.
Published: July 2021

Objective. Comparative analysis of assessing the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic depending on the age of the respondents and the strategies of state regulations against infection (example of Belarus and Russia).
Background. The study of COVID-19 assessments by residents of regions with different state regulations of the pandemic situation makes it possible to identify the similarities and differences in assessments of the situation, the degree of its impact on different spheres of life, fears, their capabilities and to outline the directions of psychological assistance. This is one of the first attempts to identify the personality-environment-activity interdetermination of psychological phenomenology is presented.
Study design. The study was conducted from April 11th to June 4th, 2020 using Google Form.
Measurements. Specially designed questionnaire with scores from 0 to 10 (on the Likert scale) of the COVID-19 situation and an open-ended question.
Participants. It was attended by 439 people from 18 to 62 years old: 231 Russians (77.9% of women; average age 32.68+9.16 years) and 208 Belarusians (75.5% of women; average age 30.94+10.28 years). Of these: 1) Russian youth from 18 to 30 years old (N=91; average age 23.6+4.21 years) and Belarus youth (N=113; average age 23.1+3.8 years); 2) the mature generation of Russians from 31 to 60 years old (N=140; average age 38.6+6.25 years) and Belarusians (N=95; average age 40.25+7.37 years).
Results. Both Belarusians and Russians highly estimated their capabilities and resources. Older people in both countries give a more negative assessment of the pandemic situation, while at the same time giving a higher assessment of their resources than young people. In self-isolation the intensity of fears decreases, the situation is assessed more positively, but the influence on physical activity and mental state increases. Global and personal fears dominate in the absence of self-isolation, while social fears dominate in the absence of self-isolation. There is a positive correlation between person’s capabilities and resources and the assessment of fears, the difficulties of the pandemic situation, and the degree of its impact on various aspects of life in the situation of self-isolation.
Conclusions. Assessments of the pandemic situation complexity, the degree of its impact on various aspects of life, and fears are higher among the residents of Belarus, which may be explained by the lack of additional measures against the spread of coronavirus infection.
Budget Regulation as a Key Area of Public Financial Activity
Authors: Tkachenko R. V.
Published: July 2021

The paper is devoted to the consideration of issues related to the value of the legal mechanism of budgetary regulation for the management of economic and social processes in a modern innovative society. The conceptual basis of the study was formed by the regularities of distributive financial relations that are objective in nature. Acting with the help of the rules of law regulating financial relations, the federal state through its public apparatus, on the one hand, regulates these relations, and on the other hand, forms, on the basis of these relations, financial and legal regulatory mechanisms for managing society as a whole. It has been established that the finance (the financial system), public financial activity and financial law constitute interrelated and interdependent elements of a uniform system that determines the distribution of gross domestic product in the state. For public financial activities aimed at distribution and redistribution of funds within the budgetary system of the Russian Federation, the mechanism of budget regulation governed by the rules of financial law is of key importance. In the course of the study, the author highlights various features of distributive financial relations in a federal state, examines approaches to the characterization of public financial activity, focuses on aspects of the concept of "budget regulation", and analyzes the significance of this mechanism for maintaining the stability of a federal state. The author concludes that groupings of financial law norms regulating certain types of homogeneous interbudgetary public relations associated with the distribution and redistribution of funds within the budgetary system of the Russian Federation constitute separate legal forms (methods) of budgetary regulation subdivided into primary and secondary forms (methods). It is concluded that in an innovative society, budget regulation is of key importance in the process of public financing, de facto performing the role of a universal management tool that ensures a socio-economic balance in the society.
Learning Decomposition Models for Hierarchical Planning and Plan Recognition
Authors:   , Kantharaju Pavan , Ontañón Santiago
Published: July 2021

Classical AI planning aims to solve the problem of searching for a sequence of steps that transitions an agent from some state of the world to some goal. Hierarchical planning is a particular case of AI planning that assumes the existence of a decomposition model that represents how to break down tasks or goals into sequences of actions. While hierarchical planning allows us to reduce the search space compared to classical planning, it has been shown that hand authoring these decomposition models require domain-expert knowledge and time, and can be error-prone for complex application domains. This is also the case for hierarchical plan recognition, which aims to solve the problem of inferring the goals and plans of agent(s) given a sequence of actions and a decomposition model. Our goal is to study learning techniques for automatically constructing decomposition models from training data for hierarchical planning and plan recognition. Specifically, we focus on learning a decomposition model represented using Combinatory Categorial Grammars (CCGs). This dissertation describes a study on supervised and unsupervised CCG learning techniques for hierarchical planning and plan recognition, a novel CCG plan recognition algorithm, a theoretical analysis of supervised CCG learning algorithms, and the application of learned CCGs for playing computer games. In this dissertation, we provide a background of relevant research to the dissertation, describe our study on CCG learning, and outline future steps.
Técnica de alvenaria adobe: Reprodução do método construtivo com e sem o uso de fibra vegetal
Authors: Giraldelli Mariana Aparecida , Alves Pereira Osvaldo , Dos Santos Samuel Felipe , Mirela Aguiar Brasil  , Stefani Karoline Teodoro Pinheiro
Published: July 2021

A técnica construtiva do adobe é um método de alvenaria em que se utilizam blocos em terra crua que possui como principal matéria prima o solo. De maneira geral, esta técnica proporcionou grandes feitos na historia da humanidade e reproduz com legitimidade um método construtivo simples, de fácil acesso e sustentável. Esta técnica bioconstrutiva é uma proposta de investimento para vários estudos, pois é um método que acompanhou a história da engenharia e da arquitetura e é possível ser aperfeiçoado podendo ser feita de várias formas possíveis com diversos agregados. Este trabalho apresenta a técnica do adobe que é uma alternativa sustentável para construções artesanais, assim como a experiência com a técnica e a mudança de comportamento para a confecção dos blocos com diferentes proporções de fibra vegetal em sua constituição, sendo que esta adição é normalmente feita para auxiliar na capacidade de resistência mecânica do bloco. Este trabalho consiste na mescla de uma revisão narrativa e a reprodução da confecção da técnica, sendo a primeira baseada em livros, artigos, seminários e demais obras cientifica que abordam o tema de construções em terra crua com destaque na técnica adobe, abordando os principais pontos para a confecção dos blocos e comparando os modos de confecção.

 

Palavras-chaves: construção em terra crua; adobe; bloco de terra crua.

 

Abstract

The constructive technique of adobe is a masonry method in which blocks are used on raw earth whose main raw material is soil. In general, this technique provided great achievements in the history of humanity and legitimately reproduces a simple construction method, easily accessible and sustainable. This bioconstructive technique is an investment proposal for several studies, as it is a method that has followed the history of engineering and architecture and it is possible to be perfected and it can be done in several possible ways with different aggregates. This work presents the adobe technique, which is a sustainable alternative for artisanal constructions, as well as the experience with the technique and the change in behavior for the making of blocks with different proportions of vegetable fiber in their constitution, and this addition is usually made to assist in the mechanical strength of the block.This work consists of a mixture of a narrative review with empirical preparation, the first being based on books, articles, seminars and other scientific works that address the theme of constructions on raw earth with emphasis on the adobe technique, addressing the main points for the making of the blocks and drawing a comparison about this production.

 

Keywords: raw earth construction; adobe; block of raw earth.
Educación y valores superiores del ordenamiento: igualdad y libertad
Authors: Vidal Prado Carlos
Published: July 2021

En este artículo se analiza la necesaria y estrecha relación entre la educación y la igualdad, pero también con la libertad, como valores superiores de nuestro ordenamiento jurídico. Se sostiene la necesidad de respetar el equilibrio dispuesto por el art. 27 de la Constitución española entre la dimensión prestacional y la de libertad del derecho a la educación, se analizan las diferentes facetas de la igualdad en el ámbito educativo y las posibles segregaciones que encontramos en los centros educativos. Además, se sostiene la constitucionalidad de la educación diferenciada y la necesidad de su financiación en condiciones de igualdad con otros centros concertados. Por otra parte, se defiende la necesidad de una financiación adecuada en el ámbito educativo para garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades y, finalmente, se abordan los riesgos que entrañan las posibles desigualdades territoriales, que deberían corregirse mediante una política estatal que garantice a todos los ciudadanos unos niveles educativos similares con independencia del territorio en el que habiten dentro de España.
Kidney involvement in COVID-19 and potential treatment opportunities
Authors: S Modi Suny , N Modi Bosky , R Daruwala Feral , Gheewala Gaurang
Published: July 2021

Connection between direct kidney involvement and novel CoronaVirus Disease (COVID-19) has been less evident until now. In today’s critical scenario of COVID-19, as healthcare professionals, our prime responsibility is to create awareness in clinician and general public as to mysterious facts of kidney involvement in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Further, we have shed light on the clinical management of patients with chronic kidney disorders, particularly those on dialysis and having kidney transplants who are critically ill with COVID-19. Based upon our comprehensive literature review, we concluded that kidney involvement is an independent risk factor for mortality in patients with COVID-19 infection. This paper will assuredly be helpful for the new generation nephrologists to deal with such a disastrous situation.
School and Community Garden Pollinator Census: A Pilot Project in Georgia
Authors: Griffin B. , Braman S.K.
Published: July 2021

During 2017 and 2018, gardeners at 36 locations across 21 Georgia counties volunteered to be part of the Georgia Pollinator Census project. The goals of the project were to generate a snapshot of pollinator population data while educating gardeners about the importance of pollinators and other beneficial insects and assisting schools with science, technology, engineering, art, and math programming. Effective insect identification training and on-going support were crucial parts of this citizen science project. Insect counting was conducted in September and October on an aster species and another plant species chosen by the participants. Twenty-eight plant taxa were chosen by participants to be frequently visited by pollinators. Analysis of the data indicates a higher number of sightings of bumble bees, Bombus spp. Latrelle (Hymenoptera: Apidae); honey bees, Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae), and wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in rural areas and a higher number of sightings of carpenter bees, Xylocopa spp. Latrelle (Hymenoptera: Apidae); flies (Diptera); and “other insects” (e.g., those that did not fall into any of the other seven categories) in urban areas. We also saw an increase in entomological interest among the participants as well as an increase in insect knowledge. This pilot project was used to refine criteria for a larger state-wide census.
Sequence Analysis of Mitochondrial Cytochrome Oxidase 1 from Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Populations in Iran
Authors: Zandi-Sohani Nooshin , Ghodoum Parizipour Mohamad Hamed
Published: July 2021

Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) has been phylogenetically divided into several putative species based on nucleotide sequence of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase 1 (mtCOI). To confirm the putative species among B. tabaci populations in Iran, insects were collected from different regions and plant hosts in Khuzestan province of southwestern Iran, and their mtCOI sequences were determined. DNA polymorphism and phylogenetic analysis of the 10 mtCOI sequences obtained showed four haplotypes among the specimens from Khuzestan province that were identified as the putative species MEAM1-subcladeB. Moreover, specimens previously collected from Iran were found to be members of the MEAM1-subcladeB2. Twelve variable sites were detected throughout the Iran-originated mtCOI sequences contributing to their position on the phylogenetic tree. This is the first study reporting the putative species MEAM1-subcladeB from southwestern Iran.