bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
High-Intensity Resistance Training Suppresses Exacerbation of Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
Authors: Choi Eun-Ju , Cho Ki Chan , Kim Jooyoung
Published: December 2020

PURPOSE: Training generally promotes health and inhibits diseases. However, in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), training and sweating are significant aggravating factors. This study examined the effect of high-intensity resistance training (HIRT) on AD-like skin lesions in mice.METHODS: Eight-week-old female BALB/c mice were divided into four groups (control, HIRT, AD-only, and AD+HIRT). The mice in the HIRT group performed vertical ladder climbing for four weeks.RESULTS: After four weeks of HIRT, histopathological examination revealed reduced epidermis/dermis and dermal infiltration of inflammatory cells in the mice ear tissue. Additionally, HIRT suppressed serum immunoglobulin (Ig) levels and mRNA expression of pathogenic cytokines in the ear tissue; further, it reduced the size and weight of the draining lymph node (dLN) and non-dLN (ndLN), and the pathogenic cytokine-related mRNA expression of CD4+T cells from dLNs and ndLNs. We thus observed a negative correlation between HIRT and AD symptoms in mice.CONCLUSIONS:The results show that HIRT exerts positive effects in patients with AD.
Migrações e processos socioespaciais no Eixo Pelourinho-Santo Antônio. Salvador, Bahia
Authors: Ribeiro Daniel de Albuquerque
Published: December 2020

Resumo Este artigo tem por objetivo elucidar as relações entre os processos espaciais urbanos e as migrações em uma área da cidade de Salvador, que denominamos Eixo Pelourinho-Santo Antônio (EPS). Neste, buscou-se demonstrar que os diferentes processos espaciais urbanos, que geralmente são retratados em esquemas fechados na própria cidade, podem ser observados em uma escala mundial. Para isso, realizaram-se estudos sobre migrações em Salvador – Bahia, relacionando-os com os processos socioespaciais urbanos da cidade, desde sua fundação até a contemporaneidade. Constatou-se que o EPS constitui, desde a origem da cidade, um polo receptor de imigrantes. No avançar do tempo, novos fluxos foram se configurando entre Salvador e o mundo, gerando, na área estudada, um complexo mosaico populacional com contribuições étnicas de todos os continentes.
Migrations and sociospatial processes in the Pelourinho-Santo Antônio Axis, Salvador, State of Bahia
Authors: Ribeiro Daniel de Albuquerque
Published: December 2020

Resumo Este artigo tem por objetivo elucidar as relações entre os processos espaciais urbanos e as migrações em uma área da cidade de Salvador, que denominamos Eixo Pelourinho-Santo Antônio (EPS). Neste, buscou-se demonstrar que os diferentes processos espaciais urbanos, que geralmente são retratados em esquemas fechados na própria cidade, podem ser observados em uma escala mundial. Para isso, realizaram-se estudos sobre migrações em Salvador – Bahia, relacionando-os com os processos socioespaciais urbanos da cidade, desde sua fundação até a contemporaneidade. Constatou-se que o EPS constitui, desde a origem da cidade, um polo receptor de imigrantes. No avançar do tempo, novos fluxos foram se configurando entre Salvador e o mundo, gerando, na área estudada, um complexo mosaico populacional com contribuições étnicas de todos os continentes.
A construção de um problema público: ativismo no centro histórico de Lisboa
Authors: Moura Heitor Vianna
Published: December 2020

Resumo Parte-se, neste artigo, do estudo empírico de coletivos, associações e instituições atuantes na cidade de Lisboa e da mobilização de referências teórico-metodológicas da sociologia pragmática. Busca-se analisar como uma série de denúncias de casos individuais de despejos ganhou o estatuto de coletividade, tornando a luta pelo direito à habitação no centro histórico da capital um assunto prioritário nas agendas públicas local e nacional. Partindo do entendimento de que os problemas públicos da cidade não são dados da realidade, e sim construções político-sociais, pretende-se contribuir com as reflexões sobre o ativismo urbano, mapeando suas estratégias de publicização e de sensibilização de públicos.
Um movimento contra a violação de direitos: a Estrada do Engenho resiste
Authors: Kruger Nino Rafael Medeiros , Krüger Caroline , Ribeiro Cristine Jaques
Published: December 2020

Resumo Este artigo discute a garantia do direito à moradia a partir de uma reflexão sobre uma Ação Civil Pública (ACP) voltada à remoção da comunidade da Estrada do Engenho, no município de Pelotas. Com base em um movimento enraizado no método crítico dialético, tendo como esteira a pesquisa militante, a ação do Estado é problematizada, e rememoram-se a história da comunidade, as transformações ocorridas e as táticas desenvolvidas pelo mercado imobiliário e pelo poder público. Questionam-se, ainda, a produção histórica de racionalidades excludentes e os problemas oriundos da má gestão das políticas públicas. Como resultado, um trabalho coletivo é desenvolvido e são construídas linhas de ação, possibilitando a desestabilização do processo, protegendo e preservando modos de habitar da comunidade local.
Conhecimento dos professores sobre a respiração oral antes e após programa de orientação
Authors: Guimarães Kamilla Almeida , Picinato-Pirola Melissa
Published: December 2020

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar o conhecimento dos professores da educação infantil e ensino fundamental I a respeito da respiração oral, assim como verificar a ampliação do conhecimento dos professores sobre o tema, após a aplicação do programa de orientação fonoaudiológica. Métodos A amostra foi composta por 150 professores de escolas públicas e particulares. A promoção do conhecimento sobre a respiração oral foi realizada por meio do Programa de Orientação Fonoaudiológica, que abordou sobre a fisiologia da respiração, as causas e as consequências da respiração oral e os profissionais envolvidos no tratamento. Antes e após o programa, foram aplicados questionários semiestruturados, compostos por questões objetivas e discursivas a respeito das causas e consequências da respiração oral. Para a análise estatística entre os questionários pré e pós-programa, foi utilizado o teste McNemar. A comparação entre a média geral das respostas corretas foi realizada por meio do teste t-Student. Todas as diferenças foram consideradas estatisticamente significativas para um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados Observaram-se diferenças estatísticas (p<0,05) em todas as questões dos questionários pré e pós-programa de orientação. Conclusão Os professores apresentaram conhecimento prévio sobre a respiração oral, porém, o Programa de Orientação Fonoaudiológica mostrou-se eficaz e promoveu a ampliação do conhecimento sobre o tema.
BODY BUILDING YAPAN ERKEKLERİN BESİN DESTEĞİ KULLANIM DURUMLARININ ANTROPOMETRİK ÖLÇÜMLERİ İLE İLİŞKİSİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: BARDAK PERÇİNCİ Nazal , KIBÇAK Nidai
Published: December 2020

Yürütülen bu çalışmada amaç, vücut geliştirme sporu yapan erkeklerde ergojenik besin tüketim alışkanlığı, proteinli besin tüketim sıklığı ve bazı antropometrik ölçümler ile ilişkilendirilmesidir. Araştırmanın örneklemi 8 Kasım-15 Aralık 2019 tarihleri arasında Güzelyurt Bölgesinde yer alan farklı fitness salonlarında vücut geliştirme sporu sporu yapan 120 erkekten oluşmaktadır. Spor, insan sağlığının mutlak içeriğinde olan ve aynı zamanda sağlığın korunması noktasında da etkili olan bir faktördür. Beden ve ruh sağlığı bütünlüğünün korunması ve sürdürülmesi noktasında önem taşımaktadır. Metabolizma hızında yaratacağı artışa bağlı olarak vücudun makro ve mikro besin öğesi ihtiyacında da farklılıklar doğacaktır. Besinsel Ergojenik Destek Ürünlerinin kullanımı serbesttir ancak etiket okuma alışkanlığı ve bilgi yetersizliğine bağlı yanlış kullanımlar söz konusudur. Bu yüzden takviyenin kim tarafından ve neye dayanarak hangi amaçla önerildiği büyük önem taşımaktadır. Sporculara besin takviyesi kullanım amaçları sorulduğu zaman birçok farklı yanıtla karşılaşılabilir: Performansı ve çalışma verimliliğini artırmak veya antremanlara kolay adapte olabilmelerini sağlamak gibi sebepler sunabilmektedirler. Araştırmaya katılan sporcuların %90’ının besin takviyesi aldığı, tamamının ise en az 1 yıldır düzenli spor yaptığı öğrenilmiştir. Antropometrik ölçümlerden vücut ağırlıklarının ortalama 91,23±12,04 kg, Vücut Kütle İndeksi değerlerinin ise 28,36±2,98 kg/m2 olarak saptanmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan sporcuların besin takviyesi alma durumuna göre vücut kitle indeksi, vücut yağ oranı, vücut yağ ağırlığı, bilek çevresi, üst orta kol çevresi ve bel/kalça oranı değerleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmadığı tespit edilmiştir (p˃0,05). Besin takviyesi alma durumlarına göre sporcuların vücut kütle indeksi, vücut yağ oranı, vücut yağ ağırlığı, bilek çevresi, üst orta kol çevresi ve bel/kalça oranı değerleri besin takviyesi almayanlara göre yüksek bulunmuş olsa da, farklar anlamlı düzeyde değildir (p˃0,05).
ELİT FUTBOLCULARDA BİLATERAL VE İPSİLATERAL KUVVET ORANLARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: YILMAZ Ali Kerim
Published: December 2020

Mevcut araştırmanın amacı, elit futbolcularda bilateral ve ipsilateral diz izokinetik kuvvet oranlarının incelenmesidir. Araştırmaya 19-28 yaş aralığında en az 10 yıl futbol antrenman geçmişine sahip ve aktif antrenman yapan 30 erkek (yaş 24,15 yıl, boy 177,59 cm, kilo 72,07 kg ve VKİ 23,09 kg/m2) gönüllü olarak katıldı. Deneklerin bilateral quadpceps/quadriceps (Q/Q) ve ipsilateral hamstring/quadriceps (H/Q) oranlarının hesaplanmasında dominant (DT) ve nondominant (NDT) taraflarına 60osn-1, 180osn-1 ve 240osn-1 açısal hızlarda konsantrik/konsantrik (Kon/Kon) diz ekstansyion (EKS) ve fleksiyon (FLEK) izokinetik kuvvet testi uygulandı. DT ve NDT kuvvetlerinin, bilateral ve ipsilatarel kuvvet oranlarının karşılaştırılması paired sample t-test kullanıldı. Deneklerin 60osn-1, 180osn-1 ve 240osn-1 açısal hızlarda izokinetik diz EKS ve FLEK kuvvetleri DT ve NDT taraflar arasında karşılaştırıldığında 60osn-1, 180osn-1 ve 240osn-1 açısal hızların tümünün EKS fazında DT lehine istatistiksel anlamlıklara rastlandı (p<0,05). Lateral asimetri oranları ise hem ipsilateral H/Q hemde bilateral O/Q ve H/H oranlarının karşılaştırmalarında sadece 60osn-1 açısal hızda anlamlılık tespit edildi (p<0,05). Sonuç olarak, elit futbolcularda DT taraflarının NDT taraflara göre tüm açısal hızlarda daha yüksek kuvvet ürettikleri, yüksek kuvvet gerektiren 60osn-1 açısal hızda hem bilateral hemde ipsilateral kuvvet farklılıkları ortaya çıkardıkları belirlendi. Bu sonuçlara göre futbolcuların hızlı ancak düşük kuvvet gerektiren yüksek açısal hzılarda sakatlık eğilimlerinin her iki ekstremite içinde benzer olduğu, fakat düşük açısal hızlarda hem bilateral hemde ipsilateral asimetrik farklılık ortaya çıkardıkları görüldü. İstatistiksel açıdan anlamlı olmasına rağmen 60osn-1 açısal hızda ortaya çıkan asimetrik farklılıkların literatürde belirtilen ipsilateral için %60-70 bilateral için %90-100 aralığında olması futbolcuların diz sakatlıkları adına güvenli aralıkta olduklarını gösterdi.
ОЦЕНКА ВЛИЯНИЯ СНИЖЕНИЯ НАЛОГОВОЙ НАГРУЗКИ НА БИЗНЕС В ПЕРИОД ПАНДЕМИИ НА ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ДОХОДОВ БЮДЖЕТА РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ В 2020 Г.
Authors: Гашенко Ирина Владиленовна , Зима Юлия Сергеевна , Мусаелян Мусаелян
Published: December 2020

Цель исследования. В статье проводится оценка влияния снижения налоговой нагрузки на бизнес в период пандемии на формирование доходов бюджета РФ в 2020 г.Методы исследования. Исследование опирается на материалы существующих работ по теме налогообложения предпринимательства и его специфики в условиях экономических кризисов. В качестве методического обеспечения исследования используется метод сравнительного анализа налоговых доходов и налоговой нагрузки в условиях стабильности экономики России.Результаты исследования. На основе изучения опыта изменения налоговой нагрузки на бизнес в России в 2011–2019 гг. определена величина требуемого снижения данной нагрузки в 2020 г. для выполнения плана федерального бюджета Российской Федерации. Проведен план-фактный анализ этого бюджета и сделан вывод о достаточности осуществленного снижения налоговой нагрузки для бизнеса и перспективах дальнейшего использования механизма налогообложения в интересах кризис-менеджмента в России в период кризиса 2020 г.Перспективы использования результатов исследования. Исследование открывает широкие перспективы дальнейшего использования механизма налогообложения в интересах кризис-менеджмента в России и подчеркивает целесообразность и эффективность сохранения введенных налоговых преференций и возможность их увеличения, а также распространения налоговых преференций и льгот на больший перечень бизнес-структур.
О ПРОБЛЕМАХ ЕДИНООБРАЗНЫХ ПОДХОДОВ К СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОМУ ПЛАНИРОВАНИЮ НАУЧНО-ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ РОССИИ
Authors: Пинчук Андрей Юрьевич
Published: December 2020

Цель статьи заключается в поиске единообразия концептуального и нормативно-правового регулирования научно-технологического развития России.Результаты исследования. Рассмотрены технологии, обеспечивающие его реализацию, и их закрепление в документах стратегического планирования. Выявляется соотношение научно-технологического развития и обеспечения национальной безопасности. В стратегическом планировании России сложились разнонаправленные представления о конкретных направлениях научно-технологического развития России. Динамика вызовов и угроз требует от органов государственной власти России большей гибкости и своевременности реагирования.Перспективы исследования. Современная обстановка требует корректив Стратегии научно-технологического развития и гармонизации ее положений с другими документами стратегического планирования и, в первую очередь, со Стратегией национальной безопасности.
Schwartz's model-based instructional design for chemistry education: Effects of high school students’ creativity
Authors: ALEBOUS Tahani
Published: December 2020

This study aimed to investigate the effect of the Schwartz's model on chemical concepts acquisition, improving creative thinking skills, and learning transfer of the ninth grade students. Participant of the study consisted of (64) ninth grade students from the Directorate in Amman, academic year (2018/2019), and they were divided randomly into experimental and control group. To achieve the objectives of the study, a teacher's guide for the electrochemistry unit was prepared using the chemistry curriculum for the ninth grade. Furthermore, creative thinking skills and chemical concepts were combined according to the Schwartz's model, and the chemical concept test was prepared in the form of a multiple choice test and test learning effect transfer. Also, the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking was prepared. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA, ANOVA and results showed the effectiveness of the Schwartz's model of chemical concepts, improvement in creative thinking skills, and transference of learning effect in favor of the experimental group students, and statistically significant difference was seen (α = 0.05) between the average performance of the study sample and in favor of the experimental group students. In light of the results, the study recommended the need for science students to use the Schwartz's model in teaching.
Intubation with a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope through a supraglottic device in adult and pediatric patient. Systematic review and network meta-analysis. v1
Authors: Zamudio Mario , Tamayo Sebastian , Alzate Carolina , Luis Ramirez Juan
Published: December 2020

According to the different guidelines for the management of the anticipated difficult airway, awake intubation or ventilation is the best management strategy, especially when difficulties with positive pressure ventilation are predicted, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy continues to be one of the most widely used strategies in the management of this type of patient, however, the technique is considered complex and requires a considerable learning curve. In recent years, different supraglottic devices have been studied in order to be used as conductors when intubating with a flexible fiberscope, to make the technique more effective, simple, and quick. The objective of this systematic review is to analyze, based on the current literature, which supraglottic has the best profile to be used for this purpose, both in the pediatric population and in adults
El Estado Plurinacional en Bolivia
Authors: Alarcón Gambarte María Micaela
Published: December 2020

El presente trabajo tiene por objeto reflexionar en torno a los rasgos del Estado Plurinacional en Bolivia, instituido en la Constitución de Bolivia de 2009. Para ello será necesario contextualizar la cadena de Constituciones que se han ido sucediendo a lo largo del constitucionalismo boliviano. Prestando especial atención a la Constitución vigente, que introduce el cambio de modelo de Estado, suprimiendo la palabra «República» y sustituyéndola por la de «Estado Plurinacional». Para concluir se aborda el estudio del Poder Público con especificidad el Órgano Electoral, dado su reconocimiento peculiar como cuarto Órgano del Estado.El presente trabajo tiene por objeto reflexionar en torno a los rasgos del Estado Plurinacional en Bolivia, instituido en la Constitución de Bolivia de 2009. Para ello será necesario contextualizar la cadena de Constituciones que se han ido sucediendo a lo largo del constitucionalismo boliviano. Prestando especial atención a la Constitución vigente, que introduce el cambio de modelo de Estado, suprimiendo la palabra «República» y sustituyéndola por la de «Estado Plurinacional». Para concluir se aborda el estudio del Poder Público con especificidad el Órgano Electoral, dado su reconocimiento peculiar como cuarto Órgano del Estado.
El grupo de acción financiera (GAFI) treinta años después: el futuro de la lucha internacional contra el blanqueo de capitales y la financiación del terrorismo
Authors: Pavlidis Giorgios
Published: December 2020

El Grupo de Acción Financiera (GAFI) constituye un excelente ejemplo del proceso de construcción de normas que trasciende las fuentes tradicionales y los mecanismos de aplicación del Derecho internacional público, al tiempo que exige un alto nivel de cumplimiento y asegura una rápida adaptación para abordar mejor el blanqueo de capitales y la financiación del terrorismo (AML/CFT por sus siglas en inglés). Con motivo del 30 aniversario del GAFI, vale la pena reexaminar el proceso de creación de sus normas, haciendo énfasis en su naturaleza legal, expansividad y flexibilidad, así como en los importantes desafíos que se avecinan debido a la naturaleza cambiante del blanqueo de capitales y de la financiación del terrorismo.
Fractura hidráulica en México: una mirada desde la reforma constitucional energética y los derechos comunitarios de agua
Authors: Jacobo-Marín Daniel
Published: December 2020

El artículo estudia la regulación sobre la obtención de hidrocarburos no convencionales mediante fractura hidráulica (fracking) en México. Para tal fin, se analiza la reforma constitucional energética aprobada en 2013 y el marco legal derivado de ésta. Se explica que, en términos de la narrativa empleada para obtener energéticos, se han puesto en riesgo los derechos comunitarios de agua. Se concluye que bajo el discurso de alcanzar la seguridad energética la reforma constitucional apuntaló el paradigma hegemónico de producción y consumo de energía fósil.
Caught between Paper Plans and Kashmir Politics: Disaster Governance in Ladakh, India
Authors: Field Jessica
Published: December 2020

Disaster governance encompasses the responsibility and management of disaster mitigation, relief and recovery as well as power and politics around these areas of action. Research on disaster governance focuses on various scales of action when examining the implications of disaster governance frameworks for particular populations and there is growing scholarship on the impacts that national politics and programmes have on local efforts. Under-represented in these discussions is an engagement with the relationality of disaster governance within national boundaries, not just vertically (i.e., the local in relation to the national) but horizontally—the local in relation to other locals. Through an examination of Ladakh in relation to neighbouring Kashmir, this article shows how local efforts to enhance disaster governance have been stymied both by the vertical (local-centre) politics of border security and conflict, as well as by the material effects that politics and violence in neighbouring Kashmir Valley have on Ladakh.
Disaster, Displacement and International Law: Legal Protections in the Context of a Changing Climate
Authors: Cullen Miriam
Published: December 2020

As the number of people displaced by disaster reaches record highs, this article describes how international law is relevant to disaster displacement, how refugee law is probably not the answer, and synthesises recent developments into contemporary application. New interpretations of international human rights law have advanced legal protections such that planning and preparedness to address future disasters now form an express component of states’ international legal obligations. At the same time, climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, exacerbating factors that cause disaster and displacement and rendering the effective implementation of international law more difficult. The further ‘othering’ of migrants during the Covid-19 pandemic could stymie the realisation of protections as national governments close borders, anti-immigration sentiment is stoked, and economies decline.
Pathology of Thinking in Schizophrenia: A Neurolinguistic Approach to the Study of Impairment of the Generalization Process
Authors: Gornushenkov I.D. , Pluzhnikov I.V.
Published: December 2020

The study attempts to present a critical review of certain problems in pathopsychological investigaton of operational thought disorders and to outline the possible ways for its further development. We compare the differences in approaches to the analysis of pathology of thinking in schizophrenia presented in the classic works of L.S. Vygotsky and B.V. Zeigarnik. We argue that, when studying some of the thought disorders in schizophrenia, it may be more effective to revert to Vygotsky’s approach associated with the investigation of word meaning disturbances in the analysis of disorders of the generalization process. As a way to further develop this approach to the study of thought disorders in schizophrenia, we suggest exploring the perspectives of synthesizing various research areas that have stemed from cultural-historical psychology. Basing on the analysis of Russian neurolinguistic studies of word meaning impairment, we propose two possible directions for studying the psychological and brain mechanisms of operational disorders of thinking.
Shape-shift contagion in emerging markets equities: evidence from frequency- and time-domain analysis
Authors: Owusu Junior Peterson , Alagidede Imhotep , Tweneboah George
Published: December 2020

We explore interdependence and contagion in the top 9 emerging markets and the US equities using a novel time-varying GLD-based Baruník & Křehlík (2018) (BK18) spillover technique. The GLD accounts for the extreme returns while the BK18 capture the nonlinear, nonstationary, asymmetric, and time-dependent comovements in higher moments. We find dominance of some emerging markets instead of the US in the frequency-dependent spillovers. We also establish shape shift-contagion in emerging markets equities in the short-term. Our results shed new light on the sources of connectedness and contagion through the shape parameters of equity returns.
Volatility, island nations and small states
Authors: Edwards Jeffrey A , Romero Alfredo A.
Published: December 2020

The authors of this paper have attempted to fill a gap in the literature that addresses both domestic and foreign born growth volatility for island countries and small states. Using a sophisticated dynamic panel framework, we find that the characteristics of both types of volatility are considerably different than they are for other countries. Our results argue against the prevailing wisdom regarding volatility that these two groups should simply mimic the economic policies of other nations.
Modern view on integrated treatment of patients with chronic localized periodontitis of medium severity (a literature review)
Authors: Sinev Ilya I. , Nesterov Alexander M. , Sadykov Mukatdes I. , Khaikin Maxim B.
Published: December 2020

This article presents the analysis and systematization of the data presented in literature devoted to the study of condition of periodontal tissues in case of localized periodontitis in people of different age groups, treatment methods of localized periodontitis of moderate severity. The article also provides ideas on the subject and highlights the trends of possible research.
Study of the elemental composition of the common oat (Avena sativa L.) fruit
Authors: Nurullaeva Dilobar Khamid kizi , Farmanova Nodira T.
Published: December 2020

The article presents the results of a study of the elemental composition of the fruits of common oat (Avena sativa L.) harvested in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The elemental composition was determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The results of the analysis have shown that potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium are the dominant elements in the raw material. The elements such as aluminum, iron, manganese, strontium, zinc, honey and lead also present in the studied raw material. The presence of essential elements to a certain degree increases the biological activity of the oat fruit. It is caused by their complex action in combination with main active substances.
Allografts for surgery in the closure of nasal septal intraoperative defects
Authors: Shelikhovskaia Mariia A. , Syroezhkin Fedor A. , Tipikin Vasily P. , Vinichenko Ksenia V. , Kulish Alexandra V. , Kovtun Sofya V.
Published: December 2020

Surgical correction of the deviation of nasal septum is the most frequently performed surgical interventions in Otorhinolaryngology departments. Sometimes such operations can be complicated by an intraoperative defect in the nasal septum, which is not always possible to close with autogenous tissue. Thats why it has become important to use new allogenic transplant materials in the treatment of these defects. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of allografts (allogeneic fascia and allogenic cartilage treated by Alloplant technology) in closure of intraoperative defects of the nasal septum. The treatment was performed to 40 patients aged 2455 who developed defect of the mucous membrane of the nasal septum during the operation for nasal spetum deviation. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 20 people. The 1st group included patients whose allogenic transplantat materials were used in addition to their own tissues during the closure of the defect. The 2nd group consisted of patients whose autogenous tissues were used during the operation. The data of functional state of the nasal mucosa and the anatomical integrity of the nasal septum of all patients before treatment, one month and one year after the treatment were checked and compared. It was revealed that allografts (allogenic fascia and allogenic cartilage treated by Alloplant technology) demonstrated an anti-inflammatory effect, and their use in closing of intraoperative defects of the nasal septum is more effective. This procedure also accelerates improvement of the functional activity of the nasal mucosa in comparison with the use of autogenous tissues solely.
Non-coronarogenic causes of increased cardiac troponins in the practice of physicians (literature review)
Authors: Chaulin Aleksey M. , Grigorieva Yulia V. , Milutin Ivan N. , Duplyakov Dmitry V.
Published: December 2020

Cardiac isoforms of troponins are the most sensitive and specific biomarkers of myocardial damage and new high-sensitivity methods can reveal very minor damages on the heart muscle. However, elevated troponin levels indicate cardiac damage, but do not define the cause of the damage. Therefore, cardiac troponin elevations are common in many disease states and do not necessarily indicate the presence of acute myocardial infarction. In clinical practice, interpretation of positive troponins may be challenging. In our article, we consider the main non-coronarogenic causes of increased cardiac troponins. The first part of the review discusses the mechanisms of increase and the diagnostic value of cardiac troponins during physical exertion, inflammatory and toxic myocardial injuries (endocarditis, myocarditis, sepsis), and renal failure. The second part of the literature review describes the mechanisms of increase and the diagnostic value of troponins in pulmonary thromboembolism, dissecting aortic aneurysms, neurogenic pathologies (stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhages), and treatment with cardiotoxic drugs (chemotherapy). Special attention is paid to the false positive causes of elevation of troponins.
Morphological features of the placenta in pregnant women with excessive gestational weight gain
Authors: Vachrushina Anna S. , Krivenko Anna S. , Moiseenkova Svetlana D. , Ogareva Anastasiya S. , Pokusaeva Vita N.
Published: December 2020

Study objective. To evaluate the association between the placenta and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG).

Materials and methods. A prospective cohort study included the standard ultrasonography with subsequent microscopic morphology of the placenta in term pregnancy. Of 83 examined pregnant women, 46 had excessive GWG and 37 had recommended one. In addition, intensity of lipid infiltration was investigated in 24 placentas (12 in each group).

Study results. Excessive GWG resulted in significant enlargement of placenta which resulted in greater neonatal weight. Ultrasonography and subsequent microscopic evaluation revealed placentas to be less efficient in case of excessive GWG.

Conclusions. These findings indicated that excessive GWG influenced placental morphology. Future studies are necessary to determine accumulation of fat in placentas and membranes in case of excessive GWG, which can be defined as fatty degeneration.
Negative outcome predictors of West syndrome
Authors: Prygunova Tatiana M. , Antipenko Elena A. , Mukhin Konstantin Yu.
Published: December 2020

West syndrome is infantile epileptic encephalopathy characterized by the triad of symptoms: infantile spasms, changes in the electroencephalogram (EEG) in the form of hypsarrhythmia and psychomotor retardation. Revealing of the predictors of clinical outcome can contribute to the selection of the optimal therapy and determine the terms of dynamic monitoring and improve treatment outcome.

Aim: to identify predictors of West syndrome outcome.

Materials and methods. The study included 132 patients who underwent treatment from 2000 to 2018. At the onset of the observation the age of children was from 5 months to 17 years 11 months. The age of the onset of spasms ranged from 1 day to 3 years 2 months. Depending on the etiological factor patients were divided into 3 groups: group 1 patients with a structural form (60 patients; 45.5%), group 2 patients with a genetic form (39 children; 29.5%), group 3 patients with the disease of unknown etiology (33 children; 25.0%). Evaluating the treatment, special attention was paid to the effectiveness of the first three lines of AEDs and hormones, as well as the further selection of AEDs.

Results. Epileptic spasms were controlled in 76 children (57.6%), all seizures were controlled in 48 (36.4%) children. Patients of the 3rd group demonstrated a higher frequency of spasms arresting (87.9% in comparison to 48.7 and 46.7%) and complete remission (72.7% in comparison to 26.7 and 27.6% respectively). Normal neuropsychic development before the onset of spasms, the absence of epi-activity or the presence of regional epi-activity on the EEG in dynamics, the presence of diffuse changes in MRI had positive prognostic value for spasms control. Neonatal seizures, the presence of epi-activity on the EEG and focal deficiency before spasms, the presence of other seizures, pathology of vision and hearing, and necessity to use 2 drugs had negative prognostic value. The best compensation of motor and psychoverbal development was noted in patients who had remission.

Conclusions. Predictors of negative outcome of West syndrome include structural and genetic forms of the disease, neonatal seizures, epi-activity on EEG, impaired neuropsychic development and the focal pathology before spasms, the presence of other seizures, the persistence of epi-activity in dynamics and the absence of the first-line therapy effect.
Medidas tributarias para afrontar el covid-19 en Colombia
Authors: Triana Suárez Ana Cristina
Published: December 2020

El covid-19 poco a poco ha ido invadiendo todos los territorios y América Latina no es la excepción. Colombia estableció medidas de orden fiscal con el fin de facilitar, apalancar y aliviar en parte los efectos económicos generados por esta emergencia. Estos mandatos son el objetivo central de este escrito, en el cual se describen y se analiza su incidencia en el recaudo tributario y cumplimiento fiscal por parte de los administrados.
Reconstruction of Morphological (ʻIlmu Sharf) Learning Methods For Arabic Language and Literature Students/ Rekonstruksi Metode Pembelajaran Morfologi (`Ilmu Sharf) Bagi Mahasiswa Jurusan Bahasa Dan Sastra Arab
Authors: Muzakki Akhmad
Published: December 2020

Success in learning Arabic, both in reading skills (qirāʻah), listening (istimā`), speaking (kalām), writing (kitābah) and syntactic abilities (qawāʻid), the role of mastery of morphology (ʻilm sharf) is very decisive. This study aims to find a new learning method that is fun, meaningful, and effective. This type of research is an experiment with the subject of research students of the 2nd semester of Arabic Language and Literature Department 2019/2020 Faculty of Humanities UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia. This study indicates that the hijāʻiyah letter formula method makes students excited to learn morphology compared to conventional methods. The test results in the control class and the experimental class, two steps to conclude the independent sample t-test: first, looking at the Equal Variances Assumed, it is known that the Sig. (2-tailed) value is 0.000 α 0.05. Second, based on the comparison between the t-count value of 4.669 t-table of 2.021. From these two decisions, it can be concluded that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted; namely, the letter hijāʻiyah formula method has a significant effect on student learning outcomes in the morphology subject.
Language Learning Strategies of Non-Muslim Students Applied to Arabic Language Course Inside and Outside the Classroom
Authors: Arifin Zamri , Abu Bakar Nur Khadijah , Ridzwan Zaharom , Jamsari Ezad Azraai
Published: December 2020

Students of foreign language require prior exposure to language learning strategy so that each of them positively perceives the target language. Thus, this research is conducted to identify the Arabic language learning strategy used by non-Muslim students in and outside the classroom. Research respondents comprise 37 non-Muslim students of the Law Faculty of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Arabic language course SKVA2552 Preparatory Arabic Course for the Law Faculty is compulsory for all non-Muslim students in the first semester of the Bachelor of Law program at the Law Faculty in UKM. This research uses a questionnaire instrument based on the model theory of language learning strategy by Embi (2000). Research shows that all non-Muslim students who take the course do not know the basics of Arabic language and comprise of diverse races and ethnicity. Non-Muslim students prefer to use the learning strategy while in the classroom learning process rather than outside the classroom, with the highest mean value and standard deviation (mean=3.24; p=0.863) for item B7 ‘I request my friends to re-explain if I don’t understand the teacher’s explanation on the Arabic language’. Therefore, this research basically evaluates the teaching and learning process (TL) of Arabic language among non-Muslim students to make it more approachable. The research implies that the basic Arabic language module can be purified to be simpler based on the target scope of non-Muslim students to improve Arabic language achievement for adjusting the course to be compulsory at the level of the entire university.
Reform of Procurement Legislation Carried Out by Certain Types of Legal Entities, in the Context of the Problem of Systematization of Regulatory Legal Acts in the Field of Public Procurement
Authors: Lavrov Yurii , Minyaeva Anna
Published: December 2020

In this article, the authors define the criteria for public procurement. Based on the selected criteria, it has been established that government, municipal and corporative procurements today belong to the category of public procurement. An in-depth analysis of the branches of the legislation governing state and municipal procurement s, as well as procurements by certain types of legal entities, has been carried out. The authors draw attention to the state of constant reform, which is typical for public procurement, and the changes introduced into regulatory legal acts are not always successful from the point of view of the goal set by the legislator – improving legal regulation. A high degree of interest of the scientific legal community in the field of public procurement is noted. The content of the legislation on the procurement of certain types of legal entities is critically evaluated: the authors argue the position on the violation by the legislator of the rules of legal technology in the construction of the corresponding regulatory body. The prospects of legal regulation in the field of public procurement are determined. Studying the similarities and differences of the contract system of procurement and procurement of certain types of legal entities, the general orientation of the goals of these sectors of the law is revealed, provided that they are legally drawn up. It has been established that the content of both branches of the law is made up of similar institutions: a register of contracts (agreements), a register of unscrupulous suppliers (contractors, contractors), procurement planning, and the need to make purchases from small and medium-sized enterprises. Attention is drawn to the fact that professional standards contained in the field of continuing professional education take into account the labor functions of persons engaged in labor activities both on the basis of legislation on the contract system and legislation on certain types of legal entities. Based on the results of this work, the authors conclude that, despite the current differences in the legal regulation of these branches of legislation, it is advisable to consider the issue of the prospects for their unification. This is mainly due to the fact that the differentiation of the public procurement system develops negatively on the organization of activities of both customers and procurement participants.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (of data): navigating the temptations of the post-COVID hybrid campus
Authors: Cormack Andrew Nicholas
Published: December 2020

For several years, universities and colleges have been exploring the potential use of activity data – already gathered by their digital systems – to improve their processes. Learning processes were the first to adopt these techniques, with a wide range of “learning analytics” services already in use. Similar approaches to curriculum development and effective use of campus spaces are also being explored. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised the question of whether infection prevention and support processes might also be data-enhanced. The adoption of a hybrid teaching mode by many institutions – where students are present on campus, but some face-to-face activities move online – is likely to increase the amount of data available. However this comes at a time of high stress, for both students and staff, when many of the concerns that had already been raised about “analytics” – over-simplification, lack of contextual awareness, dataveillance and a possible reaction against technology – are particularly salient. Emergency laws may provide less guidance. This paper suggests four questions – Will it Help? Will it Work? Will it Comfort? and Will it Fly? – as a framework for discussing data-enhanced processes among campus communities. Five “concept cars” are used to illustrate how these questions can be used to explore ideas and identify those likely to be widely accepted. If a proposed use of data cannot achieve consensus and trust there is unlikely to be willing compliance with its data collection or advice.
The Potential of Sustainable Energy Resources in Eritrea: Solar Energy - An Overview
Authors: Afsar Mohammad Afsar Alam
Published: December 2020

Energy is the prerequisite and most universal measure of all kinds of work by human beings. Everything in this world is the expression of flow of energy in one of its forms. Sustainable resources of energies are those that do not deplete the Earth’s natural resources and are as environmentally benign as possible. These sources are sustainable in that they can be managed to ensure they can be used indefinitely without degrading the environment (Renewable Energy Association, 2009). The energy resources available can be divided into three types. These are primary energy sources (coal, oil, natural gas, uranium) which provide a net supply of energy, secondary energy sources (solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy etc.) which provide no net energy, and supplementary energy sources (geothermal and  tidal) whose net energy yield is zero. Energy is an important input in all sectors of any country’s economy.  The standard of living of any given country can be directly related to per capita energy consumption. Energy crisis is due to the rapid growth of world population and the improved standard of living of human beings. The per capita energy consumption is a measure of the per capita income or it is a measure of the prosperity of the nation.  As the world population is growing at a faster rate, so the conventional sources of energy are depleting on the one hand and its uses are adversely affecting the environment on the other hand. If it will be continued with the same pace, it may be exhausted by the beginning of the next century.  Nuclear energy requires skilled technicians and poses the safety as regards to radioactive waste disposal. Therefore, solar energy and other non-conventional energy sources are the sources; those which are to be utilized in the future. In this paper an attempt has been made to investigate the Potentials of sustainable energy resources in Eritrea with special reference to solar energy. The present study will also explore the intensity of global solar radiation reaching on a horizontal surface over Eritrea. This will be purely done by assessing the degree of solar energy penetration on Eritrea. The paper aims at discussing the cheaper and cleaner use of which is vital to the Eritrean economy and the environment as well.
A Case Study On Financial Performance Of Centurion Bank And Bank Of Punjab-In Pre And Post Merger Period
Authors: Chellasamy P. , Udhaya Kumar J.
Published: December 2020

Merger of commercial banks provide a very rare opportunity for examining whether the merger has been successful or not, most of the attempts would either concentrate on anticipated economics or they have been conducted on a macro level. Independent micro level analysis is, therefore, necessary to examine the various aspects of merger. Accordingly centurion bank- bank of Punjab merger has been opted for a case study. It has been intentionally selected as this deal has been the recent merger (i.e.) one year deal between two private sector banks.
Knowledge Creation in Manufacturing Firms: A Case Study
Authors: Suri Gunmala
Published: December 2020

Knowledge Management (KM) is an interlinked business process that captures and provides access to a collective knowledge of an organization. KM is an audit of "intellectual assets" that highlights unique sources, critical functions and potential bottlenecks, which hinder knowledge flows to the points of use. It protects intellectual assets from decay; seek opportunities to enhance quality of decisions, services and products by adding intelligence, value and providing flexibility. Knowledge management complements and establishes organizational initiatives like Total Quality Management (TQM), Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and organizational learning by providing a new and urgent focus to sustain competitive position.
Peopleâ€™s Participation in Decentralising Planning for Rural Development in the Reform Era: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Joshi G. V.
Published: December 2020

With the commencement of economic reforms, the emphasis on decentralization has increased, especially because new partners in both decentralization and development are emerging.Â  In this new era where scope for government intervention is reduced, more and more research is needed to examine how far and how efficiently decentralization can be used as a strategy for rural development in developing countries like India. This paper proposes to bring out the case for making a special institutional arrangement with a view to enable people to participate in decentralized planning for rural development.Â  It focuses attention on making such an arrangement in the reform era.Â  Further both the new opportunities favourable for peopleâ€™s participation and challenges that confront are identified for pinpointing the needed future course of action.
A Review on Mitigating Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats in a Veterinary Setting
Authors: Riemer Stefanie , Heritier Carmen , Windschnurer Ines , Arhant Christine , Pratsch Lydia , Affenzeller Nadja
Published: December 2020

A high proportion of dogs and cats are fearful during veterinary visits, which in some cases may escalate into aggression. Here, we discuss factors that contribute to negative emotions in a veterinary setting and how these can be addressed. The set-up of the waiting area (e.g. spatial dividers; elevated places for cat carriers), tailoring the examination and the treatment to the individual, considerate handling (minimal restraint when possible, avoiding leaning over or cornering animals) and offering high-value food or toys throughout the visit can promote security and, ideally, positive associations. Desensitisation and counterconditioning are highly recommended both to prevent and address existing negative emotions. Some negative experiences such as short-term pain from injections can be minimised by using tactile and cognitive distractions. Preemptive analgesia is recommended for known painful procedures. Recommendations for handling fearful animals to minimise aggressive responses are discussed. However, anxiolytics or sedation should be used whenever there is a risk of traumatising an animal or for safety reasons. Stress-reducing measures can decrease stress and fear in patients and consequently their owners – thus strengthening the relationship with the clients as well as increasing the professional satisfaction of veterinary staff.