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Scompenso cardiaco acuto: inquadramento clinico, trattamento e prevenzione
Authors: Lattanzi Fabio , Michelotti Erica , Meola Laura
Published: March 2022

Gli episodi di scompenso cardiaco acuto sono conseguenti ad un rapido deterioramento delle funzioni cardiache, rappresentano una delle maggior cause di ricoveri ospedalieri e comportano una elevata mortalità intraospedaliera e nel medio termine dopo la dimissione. L’inquadramento clinico ed il conseguente trattamento sono resi difficoltosi dalle caratteristiche di eterogeneità di queste sindromi. Molteplici possono essere le cardiopatie basali, le cause scatenanti, le presentazioni cliniche, gli stati emodinamici, le risposte alla terapia. Un episodio di scompenso cardiaco può rappresentare il sintomo di esordio di una cardiopatia misconosciuta o la recidiva di instabilizzazione di cardiopatia cronica; le cause scatenati più frequenti possono essere individuate nelle sindromi coronariche acute, nelle tachiaritmie, negli squilibri ipertensivi ed idrici, nelle infezioni sistemiche. La presentazione clinica è diversa a seconda dello stato emodinamico, e valutare la presenza di congestione e di perfusione sistemica risulta di fondamentale ausilio per individuare diverse situazioni cliniche, che vanno dall’edema polmonare acuto allo shock cardiogeno, che richiedono trattamenti diversificati, con implicazioni prognostiche differenti. Il trattamento ha lo scopo di ristabilire lo stato emodinamico e le funzioni vitali, oltre migliorare i sintomi del paziente. I supporti respiratori in generale e i diuretici dell’ansa, nel paziente congesto sono quasi sempre necessari ed utili. Farmaci vasodilatatori, inotropi e vasopressori sono usati dipendentemente dai dati emodinamici e funzionali. Tutti questi farmaci, seppur utili nel contesto acuto, non hanno dimostrato un beneficio nella prognosi del paziente e devono essere usati con cautela perché gravati da effetti collaterali pericolosi. Per questo motivo il miglior trattamento dello scompenso cardiaco acuto è la prevenzione di episodi di instabilizzazione in pazienti con cardiopatia cronica. Correzione dei fattori di rischio, trattamento completo della cardiopatia strutturale, comprese procedure interventistiche ed elettrofisiologiche, terapia medica ottimale dello scompenso cronico basata sulle evidenze scientifiche, predisposizione di percorsi dedicati alla gestione ambulatoriale o domiciliare, sono i presidi che possono ridurre le recidive di scompenso ed il carico sociale ed economico correlato.
Caso di miocardite acuta successiva a vaccinazione COVID 19
Authors: Pancaldo Diego , Amoroso Gisella , Armando Enrico , Bassignana Antonia , Barbero Umberto , Battisti Alberto , Bricco Giuliana , Cavallero Erika , Coppolino Aldo , Correndo Livio , Dogliani Sarah , Iacovino Cristina , Moncalvo Cinzia , Pavani Marco , Valeri Letizia , de Benedictis Michele
Published: March 2022

La miocardite dopo vaccinazione con vaccino a mRNA per COVID 19 è un’evenienza rara ma documentata. La risonanza magnetica cardiaca è la metodica di riferimento per la diagnosi. L’evoluzione sostanzialmente benigna della miocardite permette di confermare che il rapporto fra il beneficio della vaccinazione ed il rischio di insorgenza di patologia infiammatoria miocardica ad essa connesso sia nettamente a favore del primo.
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A fluorescence-based in vitro scrambling assay for yeast MCP1 and human XK v1
Authors: Hong Zhouping , Reinisch Karin
Published: March 2022

VPS13 proteins are proposed to function at contact sites between organelles as bridges for lipids to move directionally and in bulk between organellar membranes. VPS13s are found to interact with integral membrane proteins, like MCP1 in yeast or XK in humans. We showed that MCP1 and XK scramble phospholipids in vitro. Here I describe the detailed procedure of purification, reconstitution, and scrambling assay for both MCP1 and XK.
Efficacy of using controlled uterine balloon tamponade for stopping atonic postpartum hemorrhage
Authors: Babazhanova Shakhida D. , Lyubchich Adelina S. , Lyubchich Natalya I.
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Obstetric hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality in Uzbekistan, with uterine atony in the follow-up and postpartum periods being the most common cause. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using uterine balloon tamponade in atonic postpartum hemorrhage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This clinical controlled study was conducted at the Republican Perinatal Center of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan from 2016 to 2019. Uterine balloon tamponade using a Zhukovsky balloon was used in 50 puerperas with atonic postpartum hemorrhage, of whom 40 women had vaginal delivery and ten patients were delivered by caesarean section. The control group consisted of 50 puerperas with atonic postpartum hemorrhage, traditional therapy being carried out without the use of uterine balloon tamponade, of whom 40 women had vaginal delivery and ten patients were delivered by caesarean section. RESULTS: The total volume of blood loss in the main group was lower than in the control group: 998 142 ml vs. 1498 202 ml in vaginal delivery (Students t-test 2.01, p = 0.047563) and 1297 244 ml vs. 1988 226 ml at caesarean section (Students t-test 2.11, p = 0.039463), respectively. Uterine balloon tamponade allowed for stopping postpartum hemorrhage in the blood loss range of 750999 ml and 10001499 ml in 27.5% and 52.5% of cases in the main group and in 20% and 30% of cases in the control group (OR 1.517, 95 % CI 1.5364.293 and OR 2.579, 95% CI 1.0306.457, respectively). When using uterine balloon tamponade, the proportion of massive bleeding with blood loss over 1500 ml was 3.8 times lower than in the control group: 10.0% (5/50) and 38% (19/50), respectively. Hysterectomy due to bleeding was performed in one (2%) postpartum woman in the main group, and in five (10%) puerperas in the control group (OR 0.184, 95% CI 1.0216.133). The use of the tamponade test resulted in a significant decrease in the number of severe bleeding incidents (with blood loss of 1500 ml or more) by 90% during vaginal delivery (OR 0.077, 95% CI 0.0090.635) and elevated the effectiveness of organ-preserving surgeries by 2.9 times, thus increasing the frequency of women with preserved uterus. CONCLUSIONS: The effectiveness of uterine balloon tamponade in atonic postpartum hemorrhage was 88.0% (44/50). The simplicity and safety of using uterine balloon tamponade indicates the need for a wider introduction of this technology in postpartum hemorrhages, which will help to reduce their adverse outcomes.
The role of the HLA-G gene and its expression in the genesis of recurrent miscarriage
Authors: Bakleycheva Margarita O. , Bespalova Olesya N. , Ivashchenko Tatyana E.
Published: March 2022

This review summarizes the results of modern foreign and domestic clinical studies that provide information on the importance of the main histocompatibility complex (HLA), in general, and the expression of non-classical HLA-G molecules on trophoblast cells, in particular, in the physiological course of early pregnancy. The HLA-G gene has central functions in the processing and presentation of antigen and inhibits the receptor of NK cells, which leads to a decrease in the immune response at the fetal-maternal interface and provides immune tolerance to the fetus from the maternal body. HLA-G expression is dependent on combinations of transcription factors, miRNAs, and environmental factors. Based on this, more than a hundred studies have been put into clarifying how HLA-G expression influences the development of pregnancy complications, such as recurrent pregnancy losses, in which immunological factors are believed to play a crucial role.
Features of the reproductive tract microbiota in patients with genital endometriosis. A literature review
Authors: Kazymova Olga E. , Yarmolinskaya Maria I. , Savicheva Alevtina M.
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND: Due to the widespread prevalence, steady growth and insufficient effectiveness of existing treatment regimens for external genital endometriosis, further study of the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease remains relevant. Inflammation is known to be one of the links in the pathogenesis of endometriosis; therefore, there is reason to believe that microorganisms are involved in the pathogenesis of this disease.
AIM: The aim of this study was to analyze the role of the reproductive tract microbiota in patients with endometriosis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This literature review was performed using systematic reviews, meta-analyses and experimental studies from such electronic databases as PubMed, CyberLeninka, and ScienceDirect published in the period from 1992 to 2021.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: In the review, we present the pathogenetic relationship between pelvic inflammatory diseases and endometriosis. The quantitatively and qualitatively altered microbiota composition of the reproductive tract, the genetic-epigenetic theory on the pathogenesis of endometriosis, which is based on mutations that accumulate directly under the influence of infectious agents, as well as the mechanisms of an abnormal immune response modeled by microorganisms, reflect the interconnection between the microbiota and the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Based on a number of studies, the relationship between the intestinal microbiota and the abdominal microbiome has been confirmed. Since endometriosis is the estrogen-dependent disease, of importance is the ability of the intestinal microbiota to produce -glucuronidase, which is enhanced by gut microbial dysbiosis, thus possibly contributing to the progression of endometriosis. One of the important practical directions is the drug correction of dysbiotic conditions. The effectiveness of antibiotic therapy has been demonstrated by experimentally induced endometriosis model. Currently, there are very few highly specific methods for non-invasive diagnosis of the disease, therefore, the study of the reproductive tract and intestinal microflora of women with endometriosis is promising for the introduction of new laboratory diagnostic methods.
The Impact of Programmatic Advertising on Local Broadcast Television
Authors:   , Scott Charles Thomas , Salas Philip W. , Tedesco Albert S.
Published: March 2022

With digital predicted to take over 50% of U.S. media ad spending in 2019, it is a crucial time for television to adapt its legacy business models and compete against interactive, data-driven and targetable digital media. One solution that may assist in shifting ad revenue share back to television could be programmatic, the automated buying and selling of advertising inventory. The purpose of the study was to measure the implementation of programmatic television within the local television industry. The study method included semi-structured interviews with five executives from a local television station group, whose collective fields included sales, research and sales operations. Interview data was measured through a coding system that analyzed reoccurring themes and sub-themes. Results defined programmatic television from a local television station group's perspective and showed how broadcast television stations are experimenting with the new sales transaction model. The study also identified specific obstacles from the sell-side of the television advertising ecosystem, including commoditization of inventory, audience measurement deficiencies, technology fees, and lack of integration between vendor systems. Nevertheless, it was revealed that there is optimism in overcoming these challenges and a positive outlook on programmatic television serving a role in the local television advertising industry by automating manual processes and uncovering new revenue streams from non-traditional television advertisers.
Формирование цифровых границ и информационная глобализация: анализ с позиций критической географии
Authors: Зиновьева Елена
Published: March 2022

В последние годы заметно усилилось внимание ученых к фрагментации интернета, появились специализированные термины “балканизация интернета” и “разделенный интернет”, описывающие новое состояние деглобализированного информационного пространства. Как правило, этот процесс связывают с появлением цифровых границ в интернете. Объем данных, пересекающих границы государств, продолжает возрастать. Таким образом, информационная глобализация на уровне данных сосуществует с усилением цифровых границ и практикой укрепления цифрового суверенитета. Критическая география позволяет изучить цифровые границы не только как материальные объекты, но и как социальные конструкты, дискурсивные практики, которые отражают характер властных отношений на международной арене и являются источником власти для тех, кто их создает и контролирует. Согласно критической географии, цифровые границы в силу своей социальной природы не могут быть непроницаемыми, их возведение не означает конца информационной глобализации. В статье выделено два уровня цифровых границ – дискурсивный и онтологический. На дискурсивном уровне они отражают секьюритизацию информационной сферы и трансформацию баланса сил, формирование многополярности, а на онтологическом призваны прежде всего защищать от угроз информационной безопасности. При этом государства заинтересованы в выгодах, предоставляемых глобальным интернетом. Его связность обеспечивает бизнес, который выступает субъектом формирования новых глобальных цифровых пространств, содействуя глобализации рынка в целях увеличения прибыли.
Свобода слова в условиях цифровой диктатуры IT-корпораций
Authors: Ровинская Татьяна
Published: March 2022

Статья посвящена исследованию судьбы одной из базовых либерально-демократических ценностей – принципа свободы слова – в условиях монополизации рынка цифровых технологий и информационного пространства крупными IT-компаниями (“цифровой диктатуры” Big Tech). Автор обращается к истории формирования принципа свободы слова, рассматривает связь между ним и новой категорией “информационной свободы”, останавливается на понятии “информационное насилие” (которое включает в себя цензуру). В условиях “цифровой диктатуры” свобода слова оказывается ограниченной цензурой со стороны хозяев цифрового рынка, прикрывающих свою тенденциозность и политическую ангажированность декларативным служением идеалам демократии. В области нарушения прав и свобод IT-гиганты также остаются неуязвимыми в силу отсутствия эффективных правовых практик для решения подобных конфликтов в информационном пространстве. Ситуацию усугубляет процесс перехода самой политики в цифровую плоскость, что дает корпорациям-монополистам дополнительные рычаги управления. Взяв на себя роль цензоров, законодателей (определяющих регламент пользовательских соглашений) и даже полицейских (блокировка и удаление аккаунтов в социальных сетях), кластер Big Tech превратился в самостоятельного политического актора. В условиях цифровизации политики и пандемии COVID-19 наблюдается тесная связь между органами государственной власти и IT-корпорациями, где государство является заинтересованной стороной. В геополитической плоскости конкурентная борьба также развернулась в сфере цифровых технологий, что затрудняет сохранение политической независимости государств от влияния монополистов цифрового рынка. Все это создает условия для неограниченной “цифровой диктатуры” IT‑гигантов в отношении рядовых пользователей и даже государств.
Цифровая социально-политическая повестка дня и ее осмысление в условиях новой медиаэкологии
Authors: Тимофеева Лидия , Рябченко Наталья , Малышева Ольга , Гнедаш Анна
Published: March 2022

В первой четверти XXI в. ведущая роль традиционных СМИ (пресса, радио и ТВ) в процессе создания политической повестки дня стала постепенно оспариваться альтернативной гражданской журналистикой в интернете. Результатом данного процесса стало сущностное изменение самого конструкта “agenda setting”. Социальные медиа и онлайн-инфлюенсеры привели к появлению цифровой, уже гибридной, социально-политической повестки дня. В статье рассматриваются особенности и отличия альтернативных социальных медиа от традиционных СМИ; дается определение категории “цифровая социально-политическая повестка дня”; обосновывается роль инфлюенсеров в формировании социально-политической повестки в цифровом пространстве; раскрывается влияние цифровой социально-политической повестки на поведенческие паттерны социально-политического участия граждан в офлайн-пространстве. В статье представлена разработанная авторами теоретическая модель цифровой социально-политической повестки, представляющая собой конструкт, возникший в результате функционирования многомерной и многослойной сети. Модель цифровой социально-политической повестки описывается двумя типами измерений: “Официальный дискурс” (сетевые данные, полученные с сайтов органов власти и политических партий, а также традиционных и проправительственных СМИ) и “Сетевой дискурс” (сетевые данные, полученные из социальных сетей и формирующие сеть “Пользователи”, сеть “Сообщения”, сеть “Хештеги”, сеть “Эмоджи”). Данные измерения находятся в постоянном взаимодействии, порождая новую цифровую социально-политическую повестку дня, в которой государство уже не является безусловным лидером.
Постколониальность как фрактальный извод постсовременности: предмет, методология, прогноз (К 70-летию статьи Альфреда Сови “Три мира, одна планета”)
Authors: Неклесса Александр
Published: March 2022

Предмет статьи – анализ основных аспектов и тенденций Постколониальности как междисциплинарного направления исследований и как одного из “больших вызовов” современности. Постколониальность – существенная черта возникающего на планете универсума, колониальность как феномен и проблема продолжает существовать в постколониальном мире, однако борьбу за политический суверенитет замещает практика социокультурной деколонизации людей и сообществ. В области же дисциплинированной рефлексии Постколониальность позиционируется как комплексное направление интеллектуального поиска, академическая теория и критическая концепция, претендующая на переосмысление наследия цивилизации и пересмотр евроцентричного дискурса в сфере социогуманитарного знания. А в русле дискуссий о переживаемом транзите это важный ориентир социальных движений. События Нового и Новейшего времени при всех трагических изломах современной истории образуют вектор устремленности к универсальной эмансипации людей и суверенизации народов: демократизация – деколонизация – десегрегация – легитимация инакости – утверждение достоинства личности. Возникает калейдоскопичность исторической перспективы, рождаются альтернативные сценарии оккупации будущего. На планете складывается многочисленное и активное “не имеющее отечества” номадическое сообщество, не укладывающееся в прокрустово ложе географической локализации и национальной государственности. Постсовременность, делая ставку на творческий потенциал, экспериментируя с разнообразием путей самоорганизации и самореализации, оказывается в симбиотическом союзе с Постколониальностью, являющейся, фактически, ее фрактальным изводом. Сегодня, обращая прежние обременения в ресурс, былые обитатели третьего мира осваивают планету, образуя разновекторные коалиции конструктивного / деструктивного толка, и, обретая трансконтинентальную субъектность (афрополитизм, декополитизм), перехватывают стратегическую инициативу. В процессе цивилизационного транзита “темнокожий космополитизм” перерастает первоначальные пропорции и демонстрирует потенциал амбициозного “проекта планетарного масштаба”. Сбывается предвидение Альфреда Сови о роли третьего мира, потенции которого он сравнил с преобразующей силой, некогда отправившей на свалку истории феодально- сословный миропорядок. История “бремени темнокожего человека”, пройдя в своем африканском аспекте долгим маршем по ступеням панафриканизма, негритюда, движения “черных пантер”, афроцентризма и в прихожей нового века – акционизма BLM, приблизилась к воплощению синтеза афрополитизма с рассеянной по планете Постсовременностью, укрепляя солидарные позиции деколонизирующего Современность интегрального космополитизма.
Россия и США на мировой сцене. Часть II. Идеологический и геополитический путь к непреходящему соперничеству
Authors: Graham Thomas
Published: March 2022

В конце XIX – начале XX вв. наметились рамки российско-американского соперничества, основанного на противоречащих друг другу принципах и столкновении геополитических амбиций. Это противостояние стало следствием американского динамизма, уверенности в себе и самоуважения, которые вывели страну за пределы Западного полушария, подтолкнув США к экспансии в Восточной Азии и Европе, в том числе путем насаждения своего образа жизни и институтов за рубежом в качестве основы, надежно обеспечивающей собственные процветание, безопасность и успех. В России же, напротив, во внутренней структуре и геополитических чаяниях практически ничего не поменялось, несмотря на внутренние трудности и постоянно меняющиеся коалиции с великими европейскими державами. Ее внешняя политика определялась чувством уязвимости и необходимостью поспеть за соперниками, а не великой миссией. Она предпочла бы сохранить дружественные отношения с Соединенными Штатами, но у нее не оставалось иного выбора, кроме как противиться, поскольку США продвигались в регионы, которые они считали для себя жизненно важными, и усиливали критику состояния ее внутренних дел. Под влиянием географического, климатического и геополитического факторов в сознании россиян укоренилось чувство уязвимости и незащищенности, тогда как для Америки те же факторы способствовали превращению ее в великую державу. Если для России расширение диктовалось соображениями безопасности и представляло собой непременное условие ее выживания, то движущей силой американской экспансии выступало стремление выполнить свое предназначение. В конечном итоге американский идеологический активизм и геополитические амбиции разрушили хрупкие рамки сотрудничества, существовавшие с 1775 г.
Creación de laboratorios virtuales para asignaturas de control con Factory I/O® y Simulink®
Authors: Michelena Grandío Álvaro , Casteleiro Roca José Luis , Jove Pérez Esteban , Zayas Gato Francisco , Quintián Pardo Héctor , Calvo Rolle José Luis
Published: March 2022

En el panorama académico surgido de la implantación del conocido como Plan Bolonia, son multitud los estudios en los que se analiza el rendimiento de los estudiantes universitarios de titulaciones de ingeniería [1–4]. El análisis estadístico de estas pone de relieve que existen materias en las que el rendimiento académico presenta valores preocupantes que hacen necesaria la búsqueda de soluciones.
Long-term survival after CCRT and HAIC followed by ALPPS for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein invasion: a case report
Authors: Kim In-Jung , Yoo Sung Hwan , Lee Jung Il , Lee Kwan Sik , Lee Hyun Woong , Lim Jin Hong
Published: March 2022

There are various methods for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein invasion, such as systemic chemotherapy, transarterial chemoembolization, transarterial radioembolization, and concurrent chemoradiotherapy. These methods have similar clinical efficacy but are designed with a palliative aim. Herein, we report a case that experienced complete remission through “associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS)” after concurrent chemoradiotherapy and hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy. In this patient, concurrent chemoradiotherapy and hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy induced substantial tumor shrinkage, and hypertrophy of the nontumor liver was sufficiently induced by portal vein ligation (stage 1 surgery) followed by curative resection (stage 2 surgery). Using this approach, long-term survival with no evidence of recurrence was achieved at 16 months. Therefore, the optimal use of ALPPS requires sufficient consideration in cases of significant hepatocellular carcinoma shrinkage for curative purposes.
The Prescription for Wellness Is Fun!
Authors: Raimondi Thomas , Lawrence Heather , O'Reilly Norm
Published: March 2022

Understanding individual behavioral choices and the role individual motivation plays for initial and sustained engagement in physical activity and sport is important to increasing participation rates (Bernard et al., 2005). Using Self-Determination Theory and Achievement Goal Theory framework, this research explored the role of motivation related to participation in sport and physical activity. Specifically, this study focused on the CrossFit® Games Open, a non-traditional virtual mass participation sporting event (MPSE). Prior research has established that non-elite MPSEs are effective events for beginning, but not sustaining, participation in sport and physical activity (Coleman & Sebire, 2016). A large sample (n = 4,325) of participants from the 2018 CrossFit Games Open was surveyed about tenure as a participant and the motivational extraneous factor of participation. The primary finding is that fun is a very important driver of wellness. Additionally, competency factors, as well as commitment to training, support previous outcomes of sport participation research and provide direction to practitioners.
“I Have Grown”: A Case Study of Student-Athlete Career Development at Clemson University
Authors: Coffin Kelly , Stokowski Sarah , Paule-Koba Amanda L. , Godfrey Michael
Published: March 2022

Student-athletes are burdened with demands, expectations, and stressors that pose challenges to their personal development, rendering many student-athletes ill-prepared for career choices outside the sports milieu. Internships are vital to the skill development for all students. Clemson’s University Professional Internship and Co-op Program (UPIC) offers on-campus internship opportunities for qualifying students. Informed by student involvement theory (Astin, 1984), the purpose of this case study was to examine Clemson student-athlete’s perceptions of participating in the UPIC program. Although the student-athletes experienced challenges during their internships, the data revealed that the internship was instrumental in the professional development of the participants, specifically in the areas of communication, collaboration, and work ethic. Overall, 88.89% of student-athletes felt their internship was very relevant to their career goals. This case study provides an example of cross-campus collaborative programming that assisted in the career development of student-athletes and should be implemented at other colleges and universities.
Smart Technologies to Mitigate and Manage The Pandemic: Today and Tomorrow
Authors: Choudhari C. S. , Dhande D. Y.
Published: March 2022

COVID 19 pandemic has affected the modern world in an unimaginable way. Outbreak of the coronavirus and months long total lockdown in major parts of the world has highlighted the lacunas in disaster management and unpreparedness of the world for such a type of pandemic and “unexpected” future pandemic. All the efforts put in combating this infectious virus and to deal with adverse effects of pandemic has proved that use of technology is the only and would be the only effective solution. Each and every sector including the health sector has no option other than adoption of newer technologies in innovative engineering ways. This paper tries to suggest use of various technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, big data, blockchain, 5G and smart applications, Internet of Things (IoT), drones, robotics. These and few more digital technologies have been playing a crucial role in effective management of pandemic. This focussed review and discussion is expected to create awareness and motivation to the health care sector for using all the major Industry 4.0 technologies leading to Medicine 4.0. This technological revolution in healthcare and allied sectors will help in effective management of pandemic.
Corrosion monitoring of friction welded joints results between low carbon steel-SS 202
Authors: Nasution Ahmad Kafrawi , Fadillah M Arif , Hakim Legisnal
Published: March 2022

Pada penelitian ini, pemantauan korosi dilakukan pada sambungan las gesekan baja karbon rendah dan baja tahan karat austenitik (SS 202) yang disimulasikan dalam larutan biologis. Penelitian ini bertujuan menghitung laju korosi sambungan las gesek baja karbon rendah dan SS 202 serta mengevaluasi kekasaran permukaan yang terjadi pada zona pengelasan. Dari hasil sambungan las, dibuat sampel uji korosi dengan mewakili zona pengelasan. Sebelum perendaman, permukaan sampel dibersihkan dan dipoles sebelum perendaman menggunakan larutan elektrolit NaCl 0,9wt.%. Percobaan dijalankan pada 2, 4, 6, dan 8 minggu masing-masing sampel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa laju korosi sambungan las gesek baja karbon rendah dan SS 202 tertinggi sebesar 0,0167 mm/tahun, dan terendah 0,0127 mm/tahun. Pada saat yang sama, area sambungan las yang memiliki kekasaran permukaan tertinggi terjadi pada zona plastis. Disimpulkan bahwa seluruh zona pengelasan menunjukkan potensi korosi yang seragam kecuali zona plastis yang menunjukkan perilaku korosi galvanik.   ABSTRACT In this study, corrosion monitoring was carried out in the friction welded joint of low carbon steel and austenitic stainless steel (SS 202) simulated in a biological solution. This study aims to calculate the corrosion rate of friction welding joints of low carbon steel and SS 202 and evaluate the surface roughness that occurs in the welding zone. From the results of welded joints, corrosion test samples were made by representing the welding zone. Prior to immersion, the surface of the sample was cleaned and polished before immersion using a 0.9wt.% NaCl electrolyte solution. Experiments were run at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of each sample. The results showed that the corrosion rate of friction welding joints for low carbon steel and SS 202, the highest was 0.0167 mm/year, and the lowest was 0.0127 mm/year. At the same time, the welded joint area that has the highest surface roughness occurs in the plasticized zone. It was concluded that the entire welding zone showed uniform corrosion potential except for the plasticized zone, which showed galvanic corrosion behavior.
Awareness of rabies among MBBS interns of a government medical college of North India: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Deori Trideep Jyoti , Jaiswal Abhishek , Debnath Aninda , Sharma Sugandhi , Phukan Ankur
Published: March 2022

Background: Rabies is a major public health issue across the world. In India, however, it is still regarded as a disease with a low public health priority in the medical community. The disease is completely preventable if comprehensive post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is started as soon as possible. The majority of deaths are driven by ignorance and a lack of affordable care. It is quintessential for the medical fraternity to have adequate awareness of rabies and especially among the interns. Objectives of the study were to assess the awareness of interns regarding epidemiology, prevention and management of rabies.Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted among interns of King George's medical university, Lucknow, U. P. Informed consent was taken, and interns were enrolled. A semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire was used to assess the awareness regarding the epidemiology, immunization of rabies and animal bite management.Results: Out of the total 160 interns who gave consent, 97% (152) were aware of the transmission mode of the rabies virus, while only a mere 37% (59) knew about the most specific prodromal symptom of rabies. Similarly, although 96% (154) of them knew who required preexposure prophylaxis, only 39% (62) knew the correct preexposure prophylaxis schedule. Regarding the first-aid animal bite treatment, 94% (150) of the interns got the answer right, but just 26% (42) of them knew which animal bite did not require PEP for Rabies in India.Conclusions: There were significant gaps in knowledge regarding animal bite injuries and immunization among interns.
Abierta configuration options Noticias del BID: Vol. 6, no. 9, noviembre 1979
Authors:   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Published: March 2022

Noticias del BID, publicación mensual que tiene por objetivo informar acerca de las actividades del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo.
Noticias del BID: Vol. 6, no. 7, septiembre 1979
Authors:   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Published: March 2022

Noticias del BID, publicación mensual que tiene por objetivo informar acerca de las actividades del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo.
Noticias del BID - Vol. 6 No. 3 - Mayo 1979
Authors:   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Published: March 2022

Noticias del BID, publicación mensual que tiene por objetivo informar acerca de las actividades del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo.
Noticias del BID - Vol. 6 No. 1 - Marzo 1979
Authors:   Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Published: March 2022

Noticias del BID, publicación mensual que tiene por objetivo informar acerca de las actividades del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo.
The IDB Group and the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors:   Inter American Development Bank,   IDB Invest,   IDB Lab
Published: March 2022

The IDB Group is committed to supporting countries in Latin America and the Caribbean accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. This brochure summarizes key aspects of the Groups approach and selected results in recent years.
Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers and Decentralization Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of SNGs in Kenya
Authors: Rutto Andrew , Minja David , Kosimbei George
Published: March 2022

Intergovernmental fiscal transfer is a pillar of fiscal decentralization initiatives in developing and transition economies. These transfers serve several functions that include: correcting the vertical and the horizontal fiscal balances, compensating or offsetting for the spill-overs or externalities between different jurisdictions, funding national priorities and administrative priorities and capacities of the national. However, SNGs in developing countries particularly in Sub-saharan Africa is struggling with fiscal decentralization initiatives due to the lowered potential of local revenue generation. Due to these gaps in studies on Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (IGFT) in devolved government structures, the study evaluated how IGFT is organized and structured in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive design and undertook a review of publicly available data which was supported by interviews of selected directors from the budget, finance and planning departments in three county governments of Baringo, Kiambu and Vihiga. The study established that intergovernmental fiscal transfers make up 87 per cent of SNG revenues, equalization fund is about 2 per cent while own source revenues make up 10 per cent. Other revenue sources are conditional transfers in form of ad hoc and cost-reimbursement approaches from both the national government and development partners. Regarding intergovernmental fiscal transfers, the national government should disburse funds in a timely and efficient manner to enable county governments to fulfil their mandates. The study makes the following conclusions; there is an overreliance on intergovernmental fiscal transfers by SNGs and this might constrain their capacity to provide services and impede devolution initiatives; the formula-based unconditional grant in Kenya offers great prospects for devolution and the rise in unconditional transfers portends well for SNGs. The study recommends that SNGs speed up the legal mechanism for identifying and classifying and assigning local revenues, the national government should consider introducing or substituting fiscal transfers with the tax-sharing arrangement to incentivize revenue diversification among SNGs and lastly, SNGs should consider pooling of resources to incorporate special purpose vehicles for sub-national government borrowing. The study contributes to the existing knowledge by delving more into the elements of fiscal decentralization and in particular intergovernmental fiscal transfers. Recommendations for further studies include studies on how other elements of decentralization impact the performance of the counties, how decentralization is improving governance at the local level and how the East African Community may affect governance and service delivery at the sub-national levels.
An Investigation on Force Modification Factors in Cold-Formed Steel Structures
Authors: YURTSEVER Macit , SOYÖZ Serdar
Published: March 2022

The Force Modification Factors defined in the Turkish Seismic Code (2018) for cold-formed steel structures are examined within the scope of this paper. Experimental and analytical studies are carried out on a real-life structure to investigate if the defined coefficients are practically applicable. An Ambient Vibration Survey is implemented to obtain the characteristic modal periods of the building, which is then modelled in computing environment through modal calibration. Additional laboratory experiments are carried out to determine a mathematical relationship for the connections between the bracing and the frame members of the building. Performance analysis is conducted to analyze the nonlinear behavior of the structure, and the force modification factors are evaluated. It is observed that the computed values from the analyses are generally within the range of what is defined in the Code, if not greater. Several suggestions as to where the Code content could be improvised are also included.
Yüksek Hızlı Tren Üst Yapı İhaleleri İçin Teklif Değerlerinin Oyun Teorisi ile Belirlenmesi
Authors: ALAKAŞ Hacı Mehmet , KACAR Cem , YAZICI Emre
Published: March 2022

Dünyada tren yolu taşımacılığında hız ve rekabet edilebilirlik için yüksek hızlı tren (YHT) kullanımı artmaktadır. Türkiye’de de son yıllarda tren yolunun geliştirilmesi için yeni hatlar inşa edilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de inşa edilen YHT hatlarının üstyapı ve elektromekanik yapım işi ihalelerinde son teklif fiyatın belirlenmesi için matematiksel model oluşturulması amaçlanmıştır. Matematiksel modelde yükleniciler veya teklif vericiler arasındaki çıkar çatışmasını analiz edebilmek için oyun teorisinden faydalanılmıştır. Modelde geçmiş ihalelerdeki verilmiş tekliflerden faydalanılarak, teklif dağılımları belirlenmiştir. Son teklif fiyatın belirlenmesinde kazananın laneti derecesini minimize etmek için, geçmiş ihale teklifleri kullanılarak, deneysel ampirik yaklaşım ile matematiksel model önerilmiştir. Matematiksel model ile incelenen geçmiş ihalelerin standartlarında yeni yapılacak YHT demiryolu hatlarının üstyapı ve elektromekanik işi yapım ihalelerinin rekabetçi son teklif bedeli hesaplanabilmektedir.
Когнитивные механизмы обучения английскому языку в современном образовательном процессе
Authors: Кокоева З.Р.
Published: March 2022

В статье рассматриваются когнитивные механизмы в процессе познавательной активности на уроках английского языка с учетом возможностей современных технологий. Использование электронного учебника на уроках английского языка позволит решить ряд коммуникативных задач и применять различные педагогические технологии при построении учебного процесса.
Новый путь модернизации в китайском стиле и новое развитие теории модернизации
Authors: Ван Цзясюй
Published: March 2022

Изучение нового пути модернизации в китайском стиле неотделимо от исследования пространственно-временных координат. Определение пространственно-временных координат обусловлено историческим взглядом и мировоззрением. Обсуждение нового пути модернизации в китайском стиле, должно быть направлено не только на подведение итогов и рассмотрение перспектив реализации нового пути модернизации по-китайски, но и на теоретическое осмысление и продвижение теории модернизации.
Implications of Learning About Japanese Language and Culture for the Japanese Department Alumni Living in Japan
Authors: Kania Izmayanti Dewi , Syahrial Syahrial , Sri Wahyuni Nolia
Published: March 2022

Working in Japan is one of the goals of students in the Japanese Department, due to Japan’s strong appeal. Is the material learned in this department enough to help the alumni diaspora in living their lives? The purpose of this study was to describe the implications of learning about the Japanese language and culture for the lives of the alumni of the Japanese Department living in Japan. Qualitative descriptive methods were used, with data collected through questionnaires. The analytical technique used was interpretative description. The results found that the language and culture learned during the lectures was quite helpful in living in Japan. The speaking courses (kaiwa) were highly used. Furthermore, the materials provided in the courses on Japanese grammar (Bunpo), Japanese society, public communication, management and work ethic, as well as conversation, were felt to be very helpful in living in Japan. This was evident from the understanding of the Japanese language used by diaspora alumni in communicating with Japanese people. In addition, the alumni diaspora did not experience obstacles in living in Japan. From these findings it can be concluded that learning about Japanese language and culture was very helpful for the alumni diaspora living in Japan.
Keywords: implications, learning, diaspora, alumni
The Prosodic Aspects of Politeness in Instructional Interactions of Elementary School Teachers in Surabaya
Authors: Pramujiono Agung , Nurhadi Taufik , Nurjati Nunung , Dian Andanty Ferra , Widya Hanindita Amelia
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to describe the prosodic aspects of politeness in the instructional interactions of elementary school teachers in Surabaya. These prosodic aspects describe the sound intensity, duration, speed and tone. The data were collected using observations at four elementary schools in Surabaya. Data analysis was performed by using Praat acoustic analysis devices and a computer software package for the scientific analysis of speech in phonetics. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the intensity, the speed of sound, and the tone of the prosodic aspects of politeness in the declarative mode of speech had lower averages than the prosodic aspects of politeness in the interrogative and imperative modes of speech. This may be because the declarative mode does not contain the illocutionary directive, while the interrogative and imperative modes do, which affects their use in response to threatening acts.
Keywords: prosody characteristics, politeness, teacher instructional interactions
Technology Adoption in Mediating the Effect of Leadership Succession on Family Business Sustainability in West Sumatra
Authors: Kamener Dahliana , Ab. Rashid Norasekin , Azilah Husin Nor , Irda Irda
Published: March 2022

A family business is one that can last forever. These businesses play an important role in the world’s economy and are a driving force for the world’s industries. This study aimed to investigate the effect of leadership succession on family business sustainability, mediated by technology adoption, in family business industries in the West Sumatra province. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants with the criteria of family businesses that had been running for more than five years and had been preparing the successor of their companies. The total sample was 231 managers or chief executive officers of family companies. The results showed that leadership succession and technology adoption affected sustainability. Furthermore, technology adoption significantly mediated the relationship between leadership succession and sustainability of family businesses in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Keywords: leadership succession, family business sustainability, technology adoption
Strategy for Strengthening the Business Management of Joint BUM Desa/BUM Desa and its Business Units
Authors: . Suamperi
Published: March 2022

In the strategic program to strengthen the management of village-owned enterprises, the following steps are needed: the joint BUM Desa/BUM Desa data collection should be carried out by the Ministry based on the BUM Desa/BUM Desa registration data in the village information system. The data collection should at least include information on the following aspects: institutional, management, BUM Desa/BUM Desa together and/or BUM Desa/BUM Desa business units, cooperation or partnership, assets and capital, administration, financial reports, accountability, and advantages for the village and its community. The results of the data collection serve as the basis for the evaluation, guidance and development of BUM Desa/BUM Desa together. BUM Desa/BUM Desa jointly participate in data collection through the village information system. Provisions are made on administrative formats, financial reports, and accountability. The development of BUM Desa/BUMDes Bersama is carried out through the following strategies: institutional revitalization; improving the quality of management, administrative management, reporting and accountability; and strengthening the organization, management, cooperation and partnerships, asset management and capita, management of profits, and benefits for the village and its community.
Keywords: strategy, strengthening, management, BUMDes
Open-Ended Online Module to Improve Creative Thinking of Elementary School Students
Authors: Amrina Zulfa , Nova Anwar Vita , Alfino Joni
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to produce a valid and practical open-ended learning-based online module to improve students’ creative thinking skills. This was development research which used a 4-D development model consisting of four stages: to define, design, develop, and disseminate. Data were collected through validity and practicality questionnaires. The module that was designed was validated by three experts, while practicality was obtained from the responses of educators and fourth-grade elementary school students. Based on trying out the module, the following conclusions were obtained: 1) the open-ended learning-based online module that was developed met the valid criteria with an average percentage of 90.62%; 2) the module was very practical with an average percentage of 86.11%; 3) students’ creative thinking abilities increased, with a percentage increase of 75%. Based on the results of this study, it can be recommended that the open-ended learning-based online module that was developed can be used as an alternative teaching material in teaching mathematics to improve students’ creative thinking skills.
Keywords: open-ended learning, online module, mathematics learning
Contextual Problem Presentation in Students' Mathematics Book and Students' Perceptions
Authors: Netti Syukma , Khairul Khairul , Vermana Listy , Arnaz Anisa
Published: March 2022

The Government provides books to students for various subjects, including a mathematics book which is a compulsory source of learning material. However, there are still many complaints coming from students and teachers about this book. This research aimed to describe the pattern of material presented in this mathematics book and students’ responses about this. Data on the material presented were gained by observing the book and using a checklist, while data on students’ responses about the material were obtained by using a questionnaire. Based on the results, it was found that: (1) the material presented was dominated by deductive initiated with intuition thinking; and (2) students’ responses toward the material were not good.
Keywords: students’ mathematics book, word problem, students’ perception, definition concept, image concept