bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Beneficial traits of grain-residing endophytic communities in wheat with different sensitivity to Pseudomonas syringae
Authors: Pastoshchuk A. , Yumyna Y. , Zelena P. , Nudha V. , Yanovska V. , Kovalenko M. , Taran N. , Patyka V. , Skivka L.
Published: November 2021

Deep insight into compositional and functional features of endophytic bacterial communities residing in wheat grains opens the way to the use of their plant growth promoting and biocontrol abilities in agricultural biotechnology. The aim of this work was to compare grain-residing endophytes from winter wheat varieties with different sensitivity to Pseudomonas syringae pv. atrofaciens (McCulloch) and to examine their plant-beneficial traits and antagonistic effects. Grain-residing bacteria were isolated from surface-sterilized grains of three wheat varieties sown in Ukraine following a culture-dependent protocol, and were screened for their plant growth promotion (PGP) and antagonistic properties. Bacterial morphotypes were represented by gram-negative rods, endospore-forming bacilli and gram-positive cocci. Different resistance to phytopathogenic pseudomonads was associated with distinctive quantitative and functional features of grain-residing endophytic communities. High resistance to P. syringae was coupled with the prevalence of gram-negative rods in the endophytic community, the highest proportion of endophytic bacteria possessing three PGP activities (phosphate solubilization, nitrogen fixation and production of indolic compounds) simultaneously, and with the most potent antagonistic activity of grain-residing endospore-forming bacilli. In total, five grain-residing isolates, which were obtained from three wheat varieties (two isolates from varieties with medium and high resistance and one – from a low-resistant variety), demonstrated ability to restrain P. syringae pv. atrofaciens (McCulloch) growth. Two isolates (P6 and P10) which were obtained from the high-resistant wheat variety Podolyanka and were assigned to Paenibacillus and Brevibacillus genera according to their biochemical profiling and MS-DS identification, showed the most potent antagonistic effects as indicated by maximum inhibition zone in agar well diffusion assay. These results shed light on the association of the features of grain-residing endophytic bacteria with wheat resistance to phytopathogenic pseudomonads. Isolates from the high-resistant wheat variety can be recommended for grain dressing as plant growth promoting and biocontrol agents for P. syringae pv. atrofaciens (McCulloch).
Necesidades de capacitación de los guardas de la Universidad de Costa Rica en el área de la calidad del servicio universitario
Authors: Brenes Castillo Alfonso
Published: November 2021

Este artículo tiene como tema central las "Necesidades de capacitación de los guardas de la Universidad de Costa Rca, en el área de la calidad de los servicios que prestan".Está basado en la problemática de ¿Cuáles son las necesidades prioritarias de capacitación de los guardas de la Universidad de Costa Rica, para mejorar la calidad de los servicios que prestan, de conformidad con sus propias percepciones?.El objetivo general es determinar las necesidades de capacitación, en lo que respecta a motivación, técnicas de mejoramiento de la calidad, liderazgo para el cambio, procesos y procedimientos del aseguramiento de la calidad de los servicios, así como propone un programa institucional de capacitación continua, para propiciar el aseguramiento en el área de la calidad del servicio que prestan los guardas de la Universidad de Costa Rica.
Spirituality and Personhood in Dementia by Albert Jewell
Authors: Maliepaard Dirk
Published: November 2021

Spirituality and Personhood in Dementia by Albert Jewell (2011), Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London. ISBN 978-1-84905-154-5
Katalog reklamowy „Freedom wolf edition” jako przykład klasycznego emblematu we współczesnej szacie
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Polska, Kułak Aleksandra
Published: November 2021

The research material is a modern advertising message, which the author of the work sets with a classic emblems. The «W. KRUK» jewelry company catalog was selected for analysis, mainly the Martyna Wojciechowska’s own collection entitled „Freedom wolf edition”. The purpose of the work is to show similarities between emblems and advertising and also – to emphasize the fact that contemporary messages are constantly supported by historical foundations, enriching only with new components. The study uses, among others, cultural motives, color semantics and various symbolism. Article also presents what their persuasiveness is and how they shape the human worldview.
„Wiadomości Brukowe” wobec zjawiska magnetyzmu zwierzęcego
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Polska, Szmuc Anna
Published: November 2021

The animal magnetism, which was here to stay on Vilnius socjety at the begining of the 19th century, intrigued both supporters and opponents of this theory. It has also become the main topic, often discussed by the press of that time. The lyrics published in the „Wiadomości Brukowe” magazine will be taken into consideration. It was the mesmerism which outlined the direction, the periodical editors followed, obviously taking a certain publishing policy. The character of the articles placed in the newspaper with their rogue and ironic ton is the perfect example of the editors’ literary artistry. What is more, they delight with great sense of humor. However the most significant thing is that they form the vitally important but still do not explored element of Lithuanian literary culture.
Prasa w rękach kobiet – działalność pierwszych polskich redaktorek. Rekonesans badawczy
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Polska, Głos Mikołaj , Matuszko Kinga ,   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Polska
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this article is to characterize the press activities of women in the nineteenth century. Although active women's participation in work was rare at the time, several figures can be identified that struggled with firmly rooted stereotypes regarding their gender and gradually tried to enter the publishing field. These include Wanda Malecka and Julia Goczałkowska, whose activities and, to some extent, their work, were discussed. Thanks to this view on the emerging position of women in the journalistic world, it can be seen that women not only dealt with writing journalistic texts, but also took the position of editors of contemporary periodicals. In addition, the subject matter is also very easy to define – ladies are definitely a union of speaking on political issues, and they turn to commenting on the sphere related to customs, fashion or literature.
Міжнародні новини на сторінках газети „Буковина” (1885–1887 рр.)
Authors:   Чернівецький національний університет ім. Ю. Федьковича, Украина, Попович Юлія
Published: November 2021

The article aims to examinate in what degree international events from 1885-1887 period were reflected in pages of national newspaper „Bukowina”. With the appearance of this periodical the new phase of development of Ukrainian press of this region was begun. The journal was published in Chernivtsi from January, 1-st 1885 till January, 13-th 1910, then – after break of several years – from January, 1-st till June, 10-th 1915. After this date, till May, 3-rd 1918, the title was issued in Vienna. May, 15-th 1918, with the withdrawal of Russian army, the editorial office was moved again to Chernivtsi. This lasted until December, 10-th when journal disappeared from the publishing market. At the end of 19-th century periodical was main source of information for people of North Bukovina (with the emphasis on Pridnestrovian Ukraine). In it there were dealt important political and social topics of that time. The title left significant mark in field of literature, criticism, opinion journalism and bookselling. Moreover it has contributed to popularisation of Western-Ukrainian periodical-press. During its existence „Bukowina” was consistently suffused with the various information, presented from many perspectives. Publishers and authors cooperating with journal have tried to present comprehensively the events not only from Ukraine but also from abroad. Among the 70 issues which were launched durring the firs years of journal`s history, 35 were extracted which reffers to international affairs – mainly from section entitled Що нового въсвƀтƀ (What`s new in the world?) Generally, in this section it is possible to find 178 news related with international subject. All of tchem have international background and reffers to following fields: – Bulgarian-Turkish relations; – Greek-Turkish relations; – Polish issue; – news from Europe and world; – international affairs from Russian perpective and political situation in Russia. As the Author shows, the year 1855 was not so rich in news reffered to international events, probably because of lack of permanent correspondent who would be able to provide proper information. However the most fruitful in terms of international news was the next year (1886). Then section Що нового въсвƀтƀ (What`s new in the world?) appeared in almost every issue of newspaper and materials were located into separate paragraphs, assigned to each country. It can therefore be ascertained, that in that time international events significantly cosolidated their position on „Bukowina” pages. Each succeeding issue contained several such minor information, started from the name of country, which they reffer to. In 1887 the section has been reconfigured – from short news into general rewiev of political situation, mainly in European countries. In article is presented in detail the substantial (problems and subject) and formal analysis of the section.
Vaccination Coverage of Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa Against Vaccine Preventable Diseases According to National Preventive Vaccination Programmes: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Namazova-Baranova Leyla S. , Murashkin Nikolay N. , Pilguy Eleonora I.
Published: November 2021

Background. Patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) have higher risk of developing infectious diseases. Its prevention requires timely vaccination. For now, there are no studies showing vaccination coverage for this category of children. Objective. Our aim was to study vaccination coverage of children with EB according to national preventive vaccination programmes. Methods. This retrospective cross-sectional study examined medical records of patients with EB from Russian Federation and neighbouring countries. Vaccination coverage (completeness and timeliness) and age of immunization initiation were analyzed. Moreover, we have studied the spectrum of early post-vaccine reactions and the course of the post-vaccine period in children with EB vaccinated for the first time. Results. The study included medical records of 134 patients with EB aged from 8 months to 17 years 8 months. Vaccination was performed according to national immunization programs in 37 (28%) children, only 21 cases were carried out in a timely manner. Medical exemptions were the major reason for the refusal of vaccination in most cases (82%). 48 patients with EB were vaccinated against 12 vaccine preventable diseases in the hospital. The post-vaccine period was asymptomatic in 36 (76%) patients, 10 (20%) patients had tenderness and hyperemia at the injection site, 2 (4%) patients had subfebrile fever. Conclusion. Most children with EB are still unvaccinated or vaccinated untimely. Immunization of such children against vaccine preventable disease according to the individual plan can be pretty useful.
Self-perception of older adults regarding rehabilitation with dentures
Authors: SÁ JÚNIOR Nélio Manoel Luiz de , CARDOSO Silvana Maria Orestes
Published: November 2021

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the self-perception that older adults have about rehabilitation regarding their uni or bimaxillary dentures. Methods: A form was applied to investigate the sociodemographic, economic and medical-dental variables of the users, a questionnaire to assess the satisfaction level of patients with their dentures, another to investigate the technical quality of the dentures from the aesthetic-functional point of view, and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) to ascertain the impact of prosthetic rehabilitation on the quality of life of users. Results: The majority of the participants (65.2%) used complete bimaxillary dentures, reported dissatisfaction during chewing, while the lower dentures had unsatisfactory technical quality for the retention requirements (69.6%) and stability (69.6%). The older adults’ complaints were predominantly related to the “physical pain” and “physical disability” domains. There were significant associations between general satisfaction with the dentures in use, their general technical quality and the OHIP-14 domains. Conclusion: The patient complaints were related to difficulties in their ability to chew, speak and with the retention and comfort of the lower dentures. The technical quality of the dentures had compromised retention and stability from the aesthetic-functional point of view. Dentures considered unsatisfactory caused negative impacts on the quality of life of users, especially in comfort during meals which was related to difficulty chewing and swallowing. The association between the instruments used in the study provides important tools for the performance of dental surgeons, in addition to enabling more adequate planning in the oral health services offered to the population.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS OF PERSONNEL IN THE ECONOMIC DIGITAL SYSTEM
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Fedorova O.A.
Published: November 2021

Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation on national goals and strategic objectives for the development of the Russian Federation until 2030 for the implementation of the Digital Economy project. Currently, within the framework of the system of economic transformation of the economy and the state of the world. The purpose of this work is to study digital systems and a systemstechnological approach in making management decisions. Since the vector of the world order is directed towards the development of remote electronic services and services, this contributes to the transformation of existing and the introduction of new economic systems based on digital technologies. This raises questions related to the employee's perception of information and his subsequent adoption of some, including managerial decisions. To make the most optimal decision, the article considers an automated method of spatial and economic research, which allows the analysis of the existing technical and economic indicators, by specialists with the appropriate competencies and skills, to evaluate and identify problematic points, to develop criteria for solving the problem and scenarios, to evaluate and select the most verified solution. To search for specialists with a certain set of cognitive functions, it is necessary to conduct testing and questioning of personnel. Cognitive functions are based on a person's intellectual ability. It is well known that these functions include memory, perception of information, imagination, abstraction, wisdom, logic, etc. To develop these functions, it is necessary to stimulate specialists to show initiative, search for innovative approaches, improve qualifications, professional retraining, participate in various conferences, publications, improve technical, technological and automated processes and production, etc. In turn, experts use cognitive schemes based on cognitive maps to generalize the generally accepted form of storing archival information or past experience with respect to a particular subject area. The development of a cognitive map allows you to simultaneously analyze several problem situations. If subjective assessments prevail in the map, then “soft” system analysis should be used, and vice versa, if the assessment is based on specific indicators, then “hard” system analysis can be aimed at optimizing the system.
IIA - a Step Forward, Giving a Leap into the Future
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management, Russian Federation, Anokhin Nikolay , Protas Nina ,   Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management, Russian Federation, Shmakov Egor ,   Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management, Russian Federation
Published: November 2021

The study examines all aspects of individual investment accounts as a long-term financial instrument. The authors analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this tool for private investors and the state, give the main indicators of the development of IIA and the stock market. The paper gives the forecast of the dynamics of the development of the Russian stock market and compares it with the stages of development of the American one. The authors define the new conditions of the “game” and give characteristics of qualified and unqualified investors. The authors pay special attention to the regional aspect, determine the key directions of the development of IIA at the local level. In the conclusion, the ways and prospects of its development are proposed. Individual investment account is investigated as a long-term financial instrument.
Anthropological Description of a Modern Urban Wedding
Authors:   Perm State Institute of Culture, Russian Federation, Yarushina Ksenia
Published: November 2021

The article applies K. Geertz scientific approach of ‘detailed description’ to a modern urban wedding. The work is based on materials of field research into the marriage practices among young Perm families. The research techniques included semi-formal interviews and case-studies of 26 persons (13 families) during the period 2016–2020. These qualitative methods were necessary to get information about an important life event: from the first meeting a future partner to the wedding ceremony. Such methods helped identify cultural bases for the bride and groom’s practices. The paper provides a detailed interpretation of only one case, consisting of several narrative sections. Every narrative is a personal view of the participant at the wedding ceremony. The narrative “wedding as a drama” shows a woman’s interpretation of the celebration. The bride’s story has some negative connotations. The bride expresses rejection of the wedding procedure and some of its attributes. The narrative “wedding as a holiday” represents the man’s view. The groom’s comments contain mostly positive connotations. His story highlights the status elements of the celebration. He stresses his family’s contribution to the wedding ceremony. Analyzing both narratives, an additional aspect of the topic was explored: “wedding as a parents’ project”. It shows the older generation’s role in the organization of the wedding. In addition, the paper describes some stories which are repeated in the narratives, including various forms of objectification, gender roles in the young family, and shifting of social roles.
Bilgisayarlı tomografi taramaları üzerinde maskeli bölgesel-evrişimsel sinir ağları ile karaciğerin otomatik bölütlenmesi
Authors: DANDIL Emre , YILDIRIM Mehmet S. , SELVİ Ali Osman , UZUN Süleyman
Published: November 2021

Bilgisayarlı Tomografi (BT) görüntülerinde her bir kesitte ortaya çıkan şekil, sınır ve yoğunluk gibi değişikliklerden dolayı karaciğerin bölütlenmesi zor bir süreç olarak durmaktadır. Diğer bölütleme yöntemleri ile karşılaştırıldığında, derin öğrenme modelleri ile daha başarılı bölütleme sonuçları genel fenomendir. Bu çalışmada, abdomen bölgesinden alınmış BT taramalarındaki kesitler üzerinde karaciğerin bilgisayar destekli otomatik bölütlenmesi için, Maskeli Bölgesel-Evrişimsel Sinir Ağları (Maskeli B-ESA) kullanılarak çoklu-GPU ile hızlandırılmış bir yöntem önerilmiştir. Bu çalışmaya özgü hazırlanan karaciğer BT görüntü veriseti üzerinde, hem tek hem de çift GPU donanımsal yapısı ile deneysel çalışmalar yürütülmüştür. Önerilen yöntem kullanılarak elde edilen sonuçlar ile uzman hekim tarafından bulunan bölütleme sonuçları Dice benzerlik katsayısı (DSC), Jaccard benzerlik katsayısı (JSC), volumetrik örtüşme hatası (VOE), ortalama simetrik yüzey mesafesi (ASD) ve oransal hacim farkı (RVD) ölçüm parametreleri ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Önerilen yaklaşım ile test görüntüleri üzerinde yürütülen deneysel çalışmalarda DSC, JSC, VOE, ASD ve RVD bölütleme başarım metrikleri, sırasıyla 97.32, 94.79, 5.21, 0.390, -1.008 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bu sonuçlar ile bu çalışma kapsamında önerilen yöntemin, karaciğerin bölütlenmesi için hekimlerin karar verme süreçlerinde yardımcı bir araç olarak kullanılabileceği görülmüştür.
Elektronik bir elemanın çarpan jet ve çapraz akış kombinasyonu ile soğutulmasında, kanatçık açısının akış ve ısı transferi karakteristikleri üzerindeki etkilerinin sayısal olarak incelenmesi
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Muhammed , DEMİRCAN Tolga
Published: November 2021

Bu çalışmada, sabit ısı akısına sahip elektronik bir elemanın çarpan jet ve çapraz akış kombinasyonu ile soğutulması sayısal olarak incelenmiştir. Problem geometrisi içerisine yerleştirilmiş akış yönlendirici kanatçığın açısının değişiminin, akış yapısı ve ısı transferi üzerindeki etkileri üzerine yoğunlaşılmıştır. Bu amaçla, farklı Vj/Vk (jet giriş hızının kanal giriş hızına oranı) oranları ve farklı kanatçık açıları için Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği (HAD) yardımı ile sayısal analizler yapılmıştır. Bu kapsamda, H/D (jet ile çarpma yüzeyi arasındaki mesafenin jet çapına oranı) oranı 3 olarak sabit alınmış, Vj/Vk oranın değeri 0, 1, 2 ve 3 ve kanatçık açısının (α) değeri ise 0o, 22,5°, 45°, 67,5° ve 90° olacak şekilde değiştirilerek simülasyonlar tekrarlanmıştır. Kanatçık açısının etkilerinin daha iyi görülebilmesi için elde edilen sonuçlar, kanatçıksız (α=0) durum ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar incelendiğinde, diğer parametreler sabit iken kanatçık açısının (α) veya Vj/Vk oranın artması ile elektronik elemanın yüzeylerinde gerçekleşen ısı transferinin genel olarak arttığı görülmüştür. Elektronik elemanın yüzeylerinden gerçekleşen maksimum ısı transferine Vj/Vk=3 ve α=90o’de ulaşılmıştır. Yüksek kanatçık açısı ve Vj/Vk oranında diğer kanatçık açılarına kıyasla daha yüksek ısı transferi gerçekleşebileceği gözlemlenmiştir.
BASIC MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND AN APPROXIMATE METHOD OF FILTRATION THEORY
Authors: Mussina Alla A.
Published: November 2021

The article defines the basic concepts of filtration theory and provides an overview of the existing mathematical models of inhomogeneous liquids in porous media. The paper considers the Stefan problem. The number of scientific papers devoted to the study of porous structures has recently increased. This is primarily due to the fact that the prob-lems of oil and uranium production have been identified, and the solution of environmental problems is overdue. Therefore, a new device is needed to develop models of liquid filtration. With the advent and development of computer technology, it has become easier to solve problems that require numerical methods for their solution. Understanding the movement of fluids and the mechanism of dissolution of rocks under the action of acids in heterogeneous porous media is of great importance for the extraction and production of oil and the effective management of these processes. The article examines the mathematical model of the theory of isothermal filtration. Possible variants of the solva-bility of the model are shown. The research scheme consists of the output of a mathematical model, the formulation of the problem, one variant of the solution of the problem, the algorithm of the numerical method of solving the problem.
Sistemas satelitales para el desarrollo espacial de Colombia a través de operaciones multidominio
Authors: Rodríguez Pirateque Germán Wedge , Páez Piñeros Julián Camilo , Sofrony Esmeral Jorge
Published: November 2021

El desarrollo de las zonas rurales de Colombia y su conexión con las áreas urbanas ha sido uno de los grandes desafíos para garantizar una presencia efectiva del Estado en el territorio. Como parte de las alternativas para potenciar el desarrollo integral de la infraestructura y las comunidades rurales, se han propuesto opciones para la prestación de servicios aeroes- paciales que ofrecen medios de comunicación permanentes y herramientas para la observación terrestre, asistencia ante los efectos de fenómenos climáticos, cuantificación demográfica, control de áreas y poblaciones, y la determinación de rutas y vías de acceso, entre otras. A partir de ello, se propone una metodología para el análisis, diseño, desarrollo, implementación y evaluación de un proyecto espacial, que incluye el cálculo de condiciones operacionales y elementos orbitales, parámetros de desempeño, áreas de cobertura, número de aviones y satélites, y varios modelos de constelaciones de satélites dentro del territorio nacional. Esta propuesta busca identificar diferentes alternativas para el diseño y uso de equipos satelitales, con el fin de formular planes estratégicos a nivel estatal que permitan la apropiación de las tecnologías aeroespaciales, ofreciendo servicios equiparables al nivel de acceso a las comunicaciones y la observación terrestre, como medio para la planificación de políticas públicas orientadas a mejorar la conectividad y las capacidades tecnológicas de Colombia.
Terminal Pesquero Turístico en Pucusana
Authors:   , Calmet Noeth Kiara Andrea
Published: November 2021

El proyecto está situado en la costa de Pucusana, un balneario reconocido por su gran diversidad de recursos hidrobiológicos. Actualmente, existe un terminal pesquero en la costa, sin embargo, las condiciones precarias de las instalaciones y la falta de logística entorpecen el correcto procesamiento de los recursos hidrobiológicos. La pesca artesanal es la economía primaria de Pucusana, por lo tanto, una infraestructura deficiente afecta directamente la calidad de vida e ingresos de los pobladores del distrito. La municipalidad de Pucusana ha previsto la reconstrucción del terminal para potenciar el desarrollo de la actividad pesquera. Además, existen una serie de artículos que hacen mención a la implementación de espacios públicos y áreas verdes en el distrito, además de la mejora del malecón. Para lograr la conexión entre la naturaleza y el contexto urbano, se aplicó una interpretación de la teoría de los “Límites Difusos” de Toyo Ito, cuya evolución incorpora términos como trasferencia intencional, permeabilidad y arquitectura flexible. Basada en la abstracción, la teoría estudia una arquitectura del más allá, en la que no se puede intuir el límite entre las barreras físicas y el entorno natural, es decir, un diseño que interactúa a semejante nivel interior – exterior o natural – artificial, que el espacio logra su fuga. El proyecto de tesis comprende el desarrollo del malecón y el terminal pesquero turístico, enfatizando la fluidez a partir de la superposición de plataformas que continúan la forma natural de la franja costera; permitiendo un entorno legible y en constante interacción con la naturaleza.
Entre razões e emoções da evasão universitária, o contexto importa? Uma análise das instituições comunitárias catarinenses
Authors: Gambirage Cinara , Silva Jaison Caetano da , Hein Nelson , Domingues Maria José Carvalho de Souza , Kroenke Adriana
Published: November 2021

Embora esforços crescentes tenham sido despendidos na análise do entendimento do fenômeno evasão no ensino superior, a literatura ainda é limitada e silenciosa acerca dos fatores exógenos e relacionados às características das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES). Este estudo tem o objetivo de identificar e discutir a evasão acadêmica dos cursos de Administração e Ciências Contábeis nas IES de Santa Catarina. Visando contribuir para o entendimento da temática, adotou-se, neste estudo, uma abordagem quantitativa. Utilizaram-se como amostra os cursos de Administração e Ciências Contábeis nas IES de Santa Catarina, e o método CRiteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) para a análise e ranqueamento das instituições quanto à evasão acadêmica de 2010 a 2014, sendo o primeiro estudo da temática que considera e evidencia a factibilidade da adoção do método. Os achados mostram que IES privadas localizadas em regiões com menor Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH) e baixa renda per capita possuem maior taxa de evasão se comparadas às IES públicas e privadas localizadas em regiões mais desenvolvidas. Na perspectiva teórica, o artigo contribui para estender o debate e o conhecimento da área ao adotar uma abordagem e metodologia quantitativa original, bem como por considerar os fatores exógenos e relacionados às características das IES. Empiricamente, o estudo fornece também suporte para gestores governamentais e educacionais avaliarem as estratégias adotadas e a eficiência dos recursos empregados nas IES.
A comunicação pública como instrumento de desenvolvimento, democracia e construção de cidadania: análise das práticas de transparência e acesso à informação no Município de São Luís, MA
Authors: Araújo de Melo Sílvia Letícia , Carniello Monica Franchi
Published: November 2021

Na era contemporânea, a comunicação pública se estabelece por intermédio das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC). Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo verificar a contribuição das tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TIC) para o desenvolvimento de São Luís, capital do Estado do Maranhão, especificamente quanto o acesso à informação. Realizou-se pesquisa de campo com aplicação de 384 questionários aos munícipes para a percepção destes em relação à temática abordada e entrevistas do tipo semiestruturada junto aos gestores municipais. Os resultados evidenciaram que o referido município carece de políticas educacionais que dotem e instrumentalizem seus cidadãos para o uso das TIC, bem como há pouca utilização do e-SIC, canal oficial adotado pelo município para pedidos de acesso à informação.
Redes interorganizacionais nas Comunidades que Sustentam a Agricultura no Distrito Federal
Authors: Silva Joelma Melo da , Pantoja Maria Júlia , Franco Vieira Sergio Ricardo
Published: November 2021

A agricultura familiar vem passando por significativas transformações que têm impulsionado a criação de novas formas organizativas, entre elas as Comunidades que Sustentam a Agricultura (CSA), um modelo de economia associativa e comunitária. Buscou-se identificar como as redes interorganizacionais de compartilhamento e de comprometimento podem influenciar na manutenção e no desenvolvimento do modelo produtivo das CSAs no Distrito Federal. Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica e análise documental. Posteriormente, foi aplicado um questionário aos agricultores, e os dados foram analisados por meio do software UCINET. A ferramenta NETDRAW foi usada para gerar os gráficos das redes. Os resultados encontrados permitem inferir que a rede de compartilhamento parece coesa, o que pode influenciar na capacidade de gerar valor e fomentar a aprendizagem organizacional. Além disso, a rede de comprometimento registrou os maiores índices de densidade e coesão, sinalizando grau de conformidade do grupo em relação aos princípios da CSA, podendo influir nos processos de inovação, na produtividade e no atendimento aos coagricultores. Inferiu-se que o modelo produtivo de CSA no Distrito Federal pode ser uma alternativa viável para o desenvolvimento sustentável da agricultura familiar. Para estudos futuros, recomenda-se a inclusão da rede de confiança e ampliação da amostra, incorporando atores de comércios locais e órgãos públicos onde se localizam os pontos de convivência das CSAs, bem como empresas de assistência técnica, os quais podem estar envolvidos com as CSAs.
The Miracle Tree: Manfaat Kelor Terhadap Kesehatan Masyarakat
Authors: Saputra Riza Adrianoor , Santoso Untung , Heiriyani Tuti , Jumar Jumar , Wahdah Rabiatul , Syarifuddin Nursyam Andi , Putri Komala Aminda , Navira Alda , Aisyah Noor
Published: November 2021

Moringa oleifera is a type of plant that has many benefits. Moringa leaves are very well consumed by humans with a variety of processed products. This Community Service aims to open people's insight, knowledge, and skills about the benefits of Moringa leaves for healts, as well as provide business opportunities for farming communities who are interested in cultivating Moringa plants to increase their income. The method used in community service is in the form of counseling. The results of this activity have provided knowledge to the community, especially farmers in the Landasan Ulin Barat Village about the benefits of Moringa leaves for health. This community service is expected to be carried out in a sustainable manner, so that the counseling that has been given can be put into practice in real terms, thus providing benefits for the people of the West Landasan Ulin Village.
Peningkatan Produktivitas Usaha Budidaya Ikan Haruan Melalui Perbaikan Pengelolaan Kualitas Air
Authors: Sofia Leila Ariyani , Zain Muhammad Adnan , Firdaus Raihan
Published: November 2021

PKM ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan pengelolaan kualitas air kepada kelompok mitra, serta mengukur kualitas air media ikan haruan. Metode kegiatan yang diterapkan terdiri dari (1) Penyuluhan dan diskusi materi teoritis, (2) Pelatihan dan pembimbingan, dan (3) Evaluasi kegiatan.  Hasil pelaksanaan PKM menunjukkan bahwa terjadi Perubahan pengetahuan yang tertinggi adalah pada pengetahuan akan tujuan pengelolaan kolam dan kualitas air (82,5%),  selanjutnya pengetahuan terhadap tahapan pengelolaan kolam di lahan rawa, tujuan pengeringan, cara pengeringan, dan cara pengisian air media/kolam pemeliharaan mengalami kenaikan dengan nilai berkisar 58%-66%.  Sementara, pengetahuan pengapuran, pengetahuan pemupukan, praktik pengapuran, praktik pengeringan, dan praktik pemupukan kolam mengalami kenaikan masih di bawah rata-rata yaitu berkisar 40%-52%.  Kualitas air kolam pemeliharaan ikan haruan di Pokdakan Ramania Besar masih dalam batas layak untuk budidaya ikan dengan pH air 5,0 dan kandungan ammonia 0,25 mg/l.  Namun perlu diwaspadai kadar nitrat (12,5 mg/l) yang melebihi ambang batas.  Karenanya diperlukan perlakuan terhadap kualitas air kolam pemeliharaan ikan haruan, antara lain penggunaan probiotik, penerapan biofilter ataupun pergantian air agar kualitas air tetap terjaga dan mendukung pertumbuhan ikan haruan.
Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Barefoot Entrepreneurs Melalui Pemanfaatan Limbah Pasar Di “Pasar Semangat Dalam”
Authors: Anisah Hastin Umi , Claudia Meiske , Wandary Wimby , Yulianti Raden Roro , Sangen Marijati
Published: November 2021

This service activity aims to empower MSMEs, traders associations in the “Semangat Dalam” Market (barefoot entrepreneurs) so that in the end they can improve their welfare. The approach method to achieve the goals of the service activities carried out is to provide counseling to the target audience - through the delivery of discourse to open insights or bring up new ideas in their entrepreneurial activities. The target audience is a handful of market traders located at Jalan Semangat Dalam, Hadil Bhakti. The result of this service activity is the opening of the target audience's insight so that they are willing and able to make more efforts in utilizing market waste that has the potential to increase the variety of trade products, and to be more introspective not to get involved with debt, especially from loan sharks in an effort to increase the variety of their trading products. Keywords: barefoot entrepreneurs, MSME’s, market waste utilization
Gobernanza de un destino turístico municipal. El caso de la Mesa Técnica de Turismo de Viña del Mar, Chile
Authors: Arellano-Herman Julián , Yáñez-Andrade Juan Carlos
Published: November 2021

El presente artículo ofrece un análisis sobre los desafíos que implica la gobernanza de un destino turístico municipal en Viña del Mar, así como el estudio de las acciones de cooperación y creación de redes entre los actores municipales, los privados y la comunidad que ayudan en el fortalecimiento de este destino. El objetivo central es analizar los alcances de la Mesa Técnica de Turismo de la Municipalidad de Viña del Mar en la promoción de una gobernanza turística. En términos de estructura del artículo, en un primer momento se reconstruyen los alcances cualitativos que ha tenido la discusión sobre el turismo, en especial la formulación de las distintas políticas públicas en los últimos años. En un segundo momento, se abordan los debates y las resoluciones que se han dado en la Mesa Técnica de Turismo de la Municipalidad de Viña del Mar, a través de una revisión documental y etnográfica. Se sugiere como hipótesis que las políticas públicas en turismo han buscado articular desde la década de los noventa del siglo XX la acción de múltiples actores público-privados, a través de organismos como el Servicio Nacional de Turismo (Sernatur), pero han descuidado la participación de actores locales como los municipios.
Definition of the Snoring Episode Index Based on the Analyses of Snoring Parameters and the Apnea Hypopnea Index
Authors: Kim Su Geun , Cho Sung-Woo , Kim Jeong-Whun
Published: November 2021

Objective

Although snoring is the most common subjective symptom in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), an international consensus on the definition of snoring is lacking. This study aimed to define snoring by analyzing correlations between snoring parameters and the apnea hypopnea index (AHI).
Methods

We retrospectively analyzed the polysomnography data of patients with OSA. A snoring event was defined when airflow pressure was >200 microbar. We included four snoring parameters. Snoring percentage was defined as the cumulative time of snoring events divided by total sleep time. A snoring episode was defined as the occurrence of ≥3 consecutive snoring events, and the snoring episode index was defined as the number of snoring episodes per hour. The average and longest durations of snoring episodes were also investigated.
Results

The study enrolled 5,035 patients. Their mean AHI was 26.5/h and the mean snoring episode index was 19.2/h. Although the four snoring parameters showed significant correlations with the AHI, the snoring episode index showed the strongest positive correlation with the AHI (r = 0.741, P < 0.001).
Conclusion

The snoring episode index may be used as a definition of snoring from the perspective of a highly positive correlation with the AHI.
Diagnostic Value of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Combined with Serum C-Reactive Protein, CEA and IL-6 in Occult Common Bile Duct Stones
Authors: Lu ShiJun , Liu XueLi , Wu WeiGuo
Published: November 2021

Objective: To investigate the diagnostic value of ERCP combined with CRP, CEA and IL-6 in serum in Occult Common bile duct stones (CBDS). Methods: 80 cases of patients with occult CBDS treated in our hospital were selected as the research subjects, and the diagnosis rates of ERCP alone or ERCP combined with CRP, CEA and IL-6 in serum were compared. Results: Versus ERCP alone, the diagnosis rate of combined diagnosis was clearly higher (P < 0.05). Versus patients without CBDS, the levels of CRP, CEA and IL-6 in serum in CBDS patients were apparently elevated (P < 0.05). The levels of CRP, CEA and IL-6 in serum were of high value in the diagnosis of CBDS in patients with occult CBDS (P < 0.05). Conclusion: ERCP combined with CRP, CEA and IL-6 in serum is of high value in re-diagnosis of Occult CBDS.
Understanding Attitudes and Obstacles To Vaccination Against COVID-19 in Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency
Authors: Aberumand Babak , Goulstone Whitney Ayoub , Betschel Stephen
Published: November 2021

Background

Patients with primary immunodeficiency (PID) are at increased risk for infections such as SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), due to the nature of their diseases and being immunocompromised. At this time, four vaccines against COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNtech’s Comirnaty ®, Moderna’s Spikevax ®, AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria®, Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen ®) have been approved for use by Health Canada. Due to the novelty of these vaccines, clinical studies in patients with PID are ongoing. Despite limited evidence, Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommend that patients with PID without any contraindications should be vaccinated with any of the approved vaccines as the potential benefits of being immunized against the virus likely outweigh the risks of contracting a severe infection. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions regarding COVID-19 vaccination among patients with PID and to identify specific factors related to vaccine hesitancy.
Methods

The Canadian Immunodeficiencies Patient Organization (CIPO) conducted an online survey of its members to evaluate uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines by patients with PID. Data was collected using a self-administered online questionnaire. The survey was conducted between March and April 2021.
Results

At the time of survey, among 370 respondents who had not received the COVID-19 vaccine, 302 respondents (81.6%) indicated they were very or somewhat likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19; and 68 respondents (18.4%) indicated they were somewhat or very unlikely, undecided, or not planning to get vaccinated. A large majority of respondents indicated they had a diagnosis of PID (67.8%) and/or specified their type of PID (27.7%). The most common reason for vaccine hesitancy was primarily due to uncertainty about immune response given an underlying immunodeficiency. Other concerns included unknown long-term side effects of COVID-19 vaccination, pre-existing history of allergic reactions, limited amount of data, lack of investigation of safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in those with medical conditions, and skepticism of the underlying science and/or the medical system.
Conclusions

The results point to the importance of ongoing patient outreach, education, and up-to-date information on the rapidly evolving scientific knowledge and evidence on COVID-19 relevant to the PID community, from clinical trials to real-world evidence and observational studies.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 Predicts Liver Retrieval from Donation After Circulatory Death Using Air-Ventilated Normothermic Machine Perfusion
Authors: Shi Ji-Hua , Yang Dong-Jing , Jin Qiang , Cheng Nuo , Shi Yuan-Bin , Bai Yang , Yu Dong-Sheng , Guo Wen-Zhi , Ge Guang-Bo , Zhang Shui-Jun
Published: November 2021

The optimal oxygen concentration is unclear for normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) of livers from donation after circulatory death donors (DCD). Our purposes were to investigate the effect of air-ventilated NMP on liver retrieval from DCD rats, and to analyze the underlying mechanism. Normothermic liver perfusion was performed using the NMP system with either air ventilation or oxygen ventilation for 2h in the rat liver following warm ischemia and cold ischemia preservation. Proteomics and metabolomics were used to reveal the significant molecular networks. The bioinformation analysis was validated by administering peroxisome proliferator activator receptor-γ (PPARγ) antagonist and agonist via ex vivo perfusion circuit in the air-ventilated NMP. Results showed that air-ventilated NMP conferred a better functional retrieval and a less inflammatory response in the rat DCD liver; integrated proteomics and metabolomics analysis indicated that intrahepatic docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) downregulation and upregulation of cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) expression and activity were associated with DCD liver retrieval with air-ventilated NMP; PPARγ antagonist worsened liver function under air-oxygenated NMP whereas PPARγ agonist played the opposite role. In conclusion, air-ventilated NMP confers a better liver retrieval from DCD rats through the DAP-PPARγ-CYP2E1 axis; CYP2E1 activity provides a biomarker of liver retrieval from DCD.
Novel Preparation of Functional β–SiC Fiber based In 2 O 3 Nanocomposite and Controlling of Influence Factors for the Chemical Gas Sensing
Authors: Otgonbayar Zambaga , Joo Young Jun , Cho Kwang Youn , Park Sang Yul , Park Kwang Youl , Oh Won-Chun
Published: November 2021

The gas sensing ability of a pure SiC fiber is limited due to its low-sensitivity and selectivity with poor recovery time during a gas sensing test. The combination of functional β-SiC fibers with metal- oxide (MO) can lead to excellent electronic conductivity, boosted chemical activity, and high reaction activity with the target gas and SiC-In2O3 sensor material. Influence factors such as amounts of MO, current collectors, and gas species (CO2, O2 and without gas) for the gas sensing ability of SiC-In2O3 nanocomposite were determined at standard room temperature (25°C) and high temperature (350°C) conditions. The gas sensing ability of the functional β–SiC fiber was significantly enhanced by the loading of In2O3 metal-oxide. In addition, the MO junction on the β–SiC fiber was mainly subjected to the Si-C-O-In bond sensor layer with an effective electron-transfer ability. The gas sensing mechanism was based on the transfer of charges, in which the sensing material acted as an absorber or a donor of charges. The sensor material could use different current- collectors to support the electron transfer and gas sensing ability of the material. A 1:0.5M SiC-In2O3 coated Ni-foil current collector sensor showed better sensing ability for CO2 and O2 gases than other gas sensors at room temperature and high temperature conditions. The sensing result of the electrode was obtained with different current density values without or with gas purging conditions because CO2 and O2 gases had electron acceptor properties. During the gas sensing test, the sensor material donated electrons to target gases. The current value on the CV graph then significantly changed. Our obtained sample analysis data and the gas sensing test adequately demonstrated that MO junctions on functional β–SiC fibers could improve the sensitivity of a sensor material and particularly upgrade the sensor material for gas sensing.
Data Analytical Approach for Regional Variation of Incidence Rates for Asthma and Other Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases in Oman
Authors: Wesonga Ronald , Abdelbasit Khidir
Published: November 2021

Background

This study aimed to examine regional differences for asthma and other chronic obstructive lung diseases. Information pertaining influence of region on asthma is not well established.
Method

The study was based on data collected from annual reports produced by the Ministry of Health over a ten-year period beginning from 2010 to 2019. Incidence rates per 10000 populations for the eleven regions in the Sultanate of Oman were analyzed using statistical tools including; analysis of variance and binary logistic regression model to determine the effect of region on asthma and other chronic obstructive lung diseases.
Results

The incident rates were found to be significantly different by region (F-value=27.07, p=0.00). There was no significant variation by year (F-value=1.05, p>0.407). Overall over the ten-year period the incidence rates stagnated between 250 and 300 per 10000 of the population, but showed a reducing trend between 2016 and 2019. The logistic regression model shows that compared to the Muscat region, all the other regions had significant increased odd ratios.
Conclusion

There is a significant evidence of regional variation in the incidence of asthma and other chronic obstructive lung diseases. This implies probable characteristics in geographical regions that are associated with asthma and other chronic obstructive lung diseases’ exacerbation. Five asthma-region classifications were identified from our analysis. Findings of this study may be used to guide decision making towards the management and control of asthma and chronic obstructive lung diseases.