bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mucormycosis
Authors: Kolap Mahesh Babasaheb , Dashwant Abhijeet Vijay
Published: August 2021

Mucor mycosis is an angio invasive fungal infection, due to fungi of the order Mucorales. Its incidence cannot be measured exactly, since there are few population-based studies, but multiple Studies have shown that it is increasing. The prevalence of mucor mycosis in India is about 80 times the prevalence in developed countries, being approximately 0.14 cases per 1000 population. Diabetes mellitus is the main underlying disease globally, especially in low and middle-income countries. In developed countries the most common underlying diseases are hematological malignancies and transplantation. The epidemiology of mucor mycosis is evolving as new immune modulating agents are used in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, and as the modern diagnostic tools lead to the identification of previously uncommon genera/species such as Apophysomyces or Saksenaea complex. In addition, new risk factors are reported from Asia, including post-pulmonary tuberculosis and chronic kidney disease. New emerging species include Rhizopus homothallicus, Thamnostylum lucknowense, Mucor irregularis and Saksenaea erythrospora. Diagnosis of mucormycosis remains challenging. Clinical approach to diagnosis has a low sensitivity and specificity, it helps however in raising suspicion and prompting the initiation of laboratory testing. Histopathology, direct examination and culture remain essential tools, although the molecular methods are improving. The internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region is the most widely sequenced DNA region for fungi and it is recommended as a first-line method for species identification of Mucorales. New molecular platforms are being investigated and new fungal genetic targets are being explored. Molecular-based methods have gained acceptance for confirmation of the infection when applied on tissues. Methods on the detection of Mucorales DNA in blood have shown promising results for earlier and rapid diagnosis and could be used as screening tests in high-risk patients, but have to be validated in clinical studies. More, much needed, rapid methods that do not require invasive procedures, such as serology-based point-of-care, or metabolomics-based breath tests, are being developed and hopefully will be evaluated in the near future.
EXPORT POTENTIAL OF THE NORTHWESTERN FEDERAL DISTRICT
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Peshkova Galina Yu. , Bondar Elena G. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Published: August 2021

The article presents the results of the authors ‘ analytical work on the assessment of the economic potential of exports of the North-Western region. Within the framework of the work carried out, the activities carried out by state bodies in order to support exports are considered. The main indicators reflecting the dynamics of exports in the region are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the distribution of exports in the context of commodity nomenclature and economic entities, including small and medium-sized businesses. Attention is focused on the export of non-energy raw materials. The expediency for the North-Western Federal District to further study the issues of export promotion due to the existing competitive advantages is justified.
ANALYSIS OF THE SCOPE AND STRUCTURES OF CHINESE-RUSSIAN COOPERATION IN THE SPHERE OF INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Levitina Irina Yu. , Mo Liu ,   St. Petersburg State University of Economics
Published: August 2021

The article analyzes the trade and economic prerequisites and the state of cooperation between China and Russia in the field of international entrepreneurship. Based on the study of the official statistics of international trade and investment, conclusions are drawn about the trends and structure of trade, economic and investment relations between China and Russia. The analysis of the leading directions, sectors, industries and segments of cooperation between enterprises of China and Russia in the field of international entrepreneurship. Trends in the structure of priority areas of cooperation between countries in the field of international entrepreneurship have been identified. The promising areas of cooperation between China and Russia in the field of international entrepreneurship are highlighted.
PERSONNEL TRAINING ISSUES TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE NEEDS OF THE REGIONAL LABOR MARKET
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Shmatko Alexey D.
Published: August 2021

. In modern conditions of transformation of the region’s economy and its digitalization as a result of the development of new technologies, global changes are taking place in the field of employment. The article indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for global changes in employment and the use of educational technologies. The problem of training and retraining of personnel looks especially urgent. The purpose of such a process should be to improve the adequacy of the qualities of the labor force to the requirements of the labor market. Educational activity is considered as one of the ways to overcome the problems in the field of employment of the population of the region, statistical data are provided, a variety of forms and methods of teaching that are possible for use in modern conditions are considered. Special attention is paid to the development of the professional potential of regional enterprises in conjunction with the choice of the type of training. The article proves that in modern conditions it is necessary to move from the management of functional subsystems in business to management using a competency-based approach. A detailed analysis of the competence-based paradigm of training in the context of regional needs of the labor market is given.
SOCIAL ASPECT OF INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL MODERNIZATION
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Kuznetsov Sergey V. , Gorin Evgeny A. ,   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: August 2021

The problems of technological development and ensuring the competitive advantages of national industry, the role of a current enterprise as a system-forming socio-economic element and social aspect of innovative industrial modernization are discussed. The role of the production team as a customer of innovations, a generator of new knowledge and a consumer of an innovative product is considered. The mechanisms of innovative activation on the example of industrial enterprises of St. Petersburg are studied.
EXPERIENCE IN CREATING STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMY OF ST. PETERSBURG, AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Okrepilov Vladimir V.
Published: August 2021

A systematic approach to the development of strategic documents for the socio-economic development of St. Petersburg is presented using the methodological basis of the economy of quality and the use of its main tools - metrology, standardization, quality management. This approach creates a scientifically grounded basis for sustainable development of regions and improving the quality of life of the population.
REGIONAL FEATURES OF STATE REGULATION OF THE RUSSIAN EMPLOYMENT SECTOR IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RESULTS OF ECONOMIC AND MATHEMATICAL MODELING FOR THE SYSTEM OF REGIONAL LABOR MARKETS
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences, Perekrest Vladimir T. , Perekrest Igor V. ,   Institute for Regional Economic Studies Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: August 2021

The article considers the results of the analysis of the problem of state regulation of the sphere of employment-prevention, prevention and mitigation of unemployment as a key indicator of the state of the spatial economic system. The subjects of the study are the subject of the Russian Federation – the regional level, the federal district of the Russian Federation – the macro – regional level and Russia as a whole-the macro-level. The proposed approach for solving these problems is based on symmetric models of institutional interaction of supply and demand in regional labor markets and a conceptual scheme for selecting applicants in the system of basic competence modules. The main conceptual and technological tools are: typological modeling of the LM of Russia by methods of nonlinear nonparametric analysis in the R-scaling format, as well as multi-criteria balance technologies for representing and analyzing the interaction of supply and demand on RLM.Examples of the results of mapping the main objects of the constructed factor models in the form of typological planes, which depict the states of the observed objects-subjects of the Russian Federation in the corresponding system of integral indicators.
PROSPECTS OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES USE IN SAINT-PETERSBURG
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Peshkova Galina Yu. , Samarina Anna Yu. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Published: August 2021

The present article concentrates on revealing prospects of Business Intelligence systems use for efficient management. Terms studied include information technologies, management, Business Intelligence, vendor, dashboard, business analytics. Digital transformation influences all the spheres and management is no exception. Data and related processes are considered to be one of the most significant aspects of doing business. Public administration is also exploring prospects of information technologies in general and Business Intelligence systems in particular. Saint-Petersburg is one of the pioneers regarding this and can serve as a fine example for the rest Northwest Region and Russia on the whole.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES WITH A TIGHT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS (CASE STUDY OF MINSK REGION)
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Bobrova Anastasiya G.
Published: August 2021

The article presents an analysis of the development indicators of the districts with a tight labor market situation in the Republic of Belarus. It considers the vacancies and resumes in these districts placed in the All-Republican bank of vacancies, Praca. by and rabota.by portals. The main mismatches between supply and demand at the labor market as one of the obstacles to socioeconomic development in the regions have been revealed.
Enhancement of yield by application of salicylic acid in two cotton varieties grown in semi-arid tropics of Nizamabad
Authors: Y Venkateshwarlu  , B Vidya Vardhini
Published: August 2021

The research experiments conducted on the role of salicylic acid (SA) sprayed in three concentrations viz., 0.5 mM, 1.0 mM and 3.0 mM on the yield in terms of buds/plant, flowers/plant, number of bolls/plant, boll weight, fibre length, number of seeds/plant, 100 seed weight and cotton seed oil contents of two varieties of cotton (Gossypium herbaceum L.) viz., Bt- cotton and non-Bt plants grown in the semi-arid tropics of Nizamabad was studied. Nizamabad district soil is known for its salinity and the black soil which is largely responsible for the drought and saline stresses which hampers plant growth and metabolism. Application of three concentrations of SA stimulated the yield of both Bt-cotton and non-Bt cotton varieties. The Bt-cotton variety showed better performance over non-Bt varieties. SA at 3.0 mM conc. was found most effective in increasing the yield of both cotton varieties of over 1.0mM SA, 0.5mM SA applications as well as untreated controls. The enhancement of yield in terms of buds/plant, flowers/plant, number of bolls/plant, boll weight, fibre length, number of seeds/plant, 100 seed weight and cotton seed oil contents in both cotton varieties is an indicator that SA mitigated the negative effect of the semi-arid conditions of the soils in Nizamabad district.
Interpretarea etică a combaterii organismelor dăunătoare
Authors:   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Volosciuc Leonid
Published: August 2021

Starting from the increasing impact of harmful organisms on the background of climate change, there is an increasing need to strengthen food security and food safety, which is made possible by expanding the range of environmentally friendly means. The application of control methods, including the destruction of harmful organisms, causes various problems, including ethical ones, related to the human right to reduce or control the development of some entities by others. The article contains a systemic approach to the relationships between harmful organisms and biological means of plant protection in the four types of biological control: natural, conservation, augmentation and import, in which ethical concerns have steadily increased. Strengthening plant protection for plant health and the systemic approach creates premises for sustainable development based on organic farming.
Diversitatea moleculară a două ecotipuri de Datura inoxia provenite din vestul şi estul României
Authors:   Universitatea de Stiinte Agricole si Medicina Veterinara a Banatului, Republica Moldova, Chelu Cristina , Varlam Carmen ,   Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Tehnologii Criogenice si Izotopice, Romania, Titescu Gheorghe ,   Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Tehnologii Criogenice si Izotopice, Romania, Butnaru Gallia ,   Universitatea de Stiinte Agricole si Medicina Veterinara a Banatului, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

Molecular Diversity of two Ecotypes of Datura inoxia Originating from Western and Eastern Romania. To characterize genomic variation among genotypes, we have performed RAPD analysis using ten random primers. The results yielded 88 bands out of which 39 were polymorphic. The primers US1 and US7 showed 87.71% and 72.72% polymorphism respectively. The least polymorphism was shown by primer US9 (12.50%). The primer US15 did not produce any bands suggesting the absence of matching sequences in the genomic DNA. The dendrogram classified ecotypes into two clusters (A and B); cluster B possess three sub-clusters: B1 - Socodor 2; B2 - Flamura 1 and Flamura 2, and B3 - Flamura 3. Overall, the values of genetic similarity between ecotypes were low pointing out their particular origin and “evolution”.
Principalii dăunători ale culturii nucifere din clasa Arachnida și manifestarea efectelor negative ale acestora
Authors:   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Crucean Stefan
Published: August 2021

This material results from the research of the nut culture in order to identify pathogenic organisms of the class Arachnida and to represent the effects of these organisms on tree organs. The research was made at the Botanical Garden Institute, Chișinău on a number of 300 trees. This paper includes the identification of the main pests of the class Arachnida, namely: the gall mite of walnut leaves (Aceria tristriata) and the disease named walnut blister mine caused by Aceria erinea. At the same time, the methods of pest control and the negative effects of their presence are exposed here.
Considerații cu privire la interacțiunile grâu – patogeni fungi în contextul schimbărilor climatice
Authors:   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Lupascu Galina , Gavzer Svetlana ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

It was established that the environmental conditions strongly influence the fungal spectrum that causes the root rot of the stem base to common wheat in the conditions of the Republic of Moldova. In more severe conditions (high temperature, drought) the incidence of Fusarium equiseti increases. The interaction of common wheat with one of the causative agents of stem rot – F. oxysporum is determined by the combination, the orientation of the cross to obtain F1 hybrids, the temperature factor, which has a direct impact on seedling growth and transgressive potential of F2 segregating populations, a phenomenon with major importance for the improvement programs.
Impactul nanoparticulelor de Fe2CuO4 ȘI F2ZnO4 asupra micromicetelor din genul Trichoderma
Authors:   Institutul de Microbiologie si Biotehnologie, Republica Moldova, Sirbu Tamara , Timus Ion ,   Institutul de Microbiologie si Biotehnologie, Republica Moldova, Gorincioi Viorina ,   Institutul de Chimie, Republica Moldova, Moldovan Cristina ,   Institutul de Microbiologie si Biotehnologie, Republica Moldova, Turcan Olga ,   Institutul de Microbiologie si Biotehnologie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

The paper presents the result of the study of the impact of nanoparticles (NP) of Fe2CuO4 and Fe2ZnO4 supplemented in the culture medium of micromycetes of the genus Trichoderma on the viability and stability of their antifungal properties after lyophilization and storage. It has been shown that NP of Fe2CuO4 and Fe2ZnO4 supplemented in the culture medium does not significantly influence the viability of crops after lyophilization and storage, but can modify the antifungal activity (stimulate or diminish) against some phytopathogens.
Variabilitatea patogenității unor agenți fungici ai putregaiului de rădăcină la grâul comun de toamnă
Authors:   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Sasco Elena
Published: August 2021

The study established different reactions of the growth characters of the autumn common wheat seedlings to the treatment of seeds of genotypes Moldova 614, Moldova 66 and L Selania / Accent with the culture filtrates of the strains of Alternaria alternata, Drechslera sorokiniana and Fusarium solani. The 3 strains of the F. solani pathogen produced concomitant repression of root and stem in Moldova 614 and Moldova 66, but differentiated in L Selania / Accent, being identified as the most aggressive in this study. The highest sensitivity was recorded by L Selania / Accent in the case of the root under the action of Alternaria alternata strains.
Исследование фитостимулирующих свойств растительных экстрактов
Authors:   Институт Генетики, Физиологии и Защиты Растений, Республика Молдова, Гладкая Алла , Настас Тудор ,   Институт Генетики, Физиологии и Защиты Растений, Республика Молдова
Published: August 2021

We have investigated the phytostimulating properties of Rheum officinale Baill. (Polygonaceae) root and leaves water-ethanol extracts and Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Meleaceae) seed oil extract, which contain a wide range of bioactive substances. Experiments to determine the effect of treatment with extracts of Cucumis sativus seedlings were carried out in laboratory conditions. The composition V6 (1%R + 0,5%L) showed the maximum phytostimulating effect, which increased the plant height by 34,5%, and the number of flowers by 89,6%.
Инвазивный клоп Nezara Viridula L. (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae) в Республике Молдова
Authors:   Институт Генетики, Физиологии и Защиты Растений, Республика Молдова, Иванова Раиса , Елисовецкая Дина ,   Институт Генетики, Физиологии и Защиты Растений, Республика Молдова, Бриндза Я. ,   Словацкий сельскохозяйственный университет, Словацкая Республика
Published: August 2021

In the summer of 2020 on the plantations of Phytolacca americana L. (pokeberry) growing in the central zone of the Republic of Moldova, a new, economically dangerous pest species was discovered, known as the southern green stink bug or southern vegetable bug – Nezara viridula L. (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). At both stages of bug development, larvae and adults seriously harm agricultural crops, ornamental and wild plants. The number of larvae was high and reached to 3-5 per pokeberry bunch. In the same field, N. viridula larvae and imago were also found on tomato and amaranth plants.
Биодеградация вещества первого класса опасности - белого фосфора
Authors:   Казанский научный центр Российской академии наук, Российская Федерация, Миндубаев Антон , Бабынин Эдуард ,   Казанский Федеральный Университет, Российская Федерация, Бадеева Елена ,   Институт органической и физической химии им. А. Е. Арбузова Казанского научного центра РАН, Российская Федерация, Минзанова Салима ,   Институт органической и физической химии им. А. Е. Арбузова Казанского научного центра РАН, Российская Федерация, Акосах Йав ,   Казанский Федеральный Университет, Российская Федерация
Published: August 2021

White phosphorus is one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants. However, it is used in industry and for military purposes; therefore, it is impossible to overlook the fact that this substance is constantly released into the environment. In our works, cultures of microorganisms growing in media with a content of white phosphorus up to 1% were obtained for the first time. This exceeds the TLV in wastewater by 5000 times! These cultures are unique. For the first time, cultures were grown in media containing white phosphorus as the sole source of phosphorus. In these environments, microorganisms grew without experiencing phosphorus starvation. That is, they oxidized white phosphorus to phosphate, which is necessary for vital activity! This is first ever example of the inclusion of white phosphorus in the biospheric circulation of the phosphorus element.
Обзор фауны мух тахин виноградных агроценозов Дагестана
Authors:   Дагестанскоe представительствo АО ", Мисриева Б. ,   Щелково Агрохим"
Published: August 2021

In the context of the intensive use of chemical plant protection products, the issue of ecologization is acute. The concept of environmental protection of grapes, as the most pesticidal crop, is based on the principles of managing the phytosanitary state of agrocenoses as a whole. At the same time, entomophages play a key role in the formation of a balanced self-regulating ecosystem. The development and application of the so-called biorational technologies with the predominant use of safe ecologically “soft” chemical plant protection products in the grape protection system is a prerequisite for activating a useful entomofauna. The targeted effect on the entomophage populations is based on phytosanitary monitoring, on their integration with pesticides. The article presents the results of many years of faunal studies of grape agrobiocenoses, reveals the most effective mechanisms for the regulation of dangerous bunching leaves and cotton scoops. Based on the original drawings, a morphological description of the most common species of tachy flies is given - Elodia tragica Mg., Pseudoperichaeta insidiosa, Tawnsendiellomyia nidicola.
Мониторниг западного кукурузного жука в Республике Молдова
Authors:   Институт Генетики, Физиологии и Защиты Растений, Республика Молдова, Рэйляну Наталья , Одобеску Василиса ,   Институт Генетики, Физиологии и Защиты Растений, Республика Молдова
Published: August 2021

The article presents the results of phytosanitary monitoring of western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte in Repaublic of Moldova. It was noted that in some areas of the northern zone of the republic, the pest population exceeds the PED by 2-3 times. During the research period, the expansion of the pest's distribution area was recorded.
Elemente tehnologice de utilizare a capcanelor cu lumină pentru monitorizarea şi combaterea insectelor dăunătoare
Authors:   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Gorban Victor , Voineac Vasile ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Maievschi Valentina ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

Low efficiency of plant protection means is explained by the lack of a centralized forecasting system for the terms to carry out protective measures, lack of modern methods of obtaining primary data for making up reliable short-term forecasts for the development and spread of pests in agricultural agrocenoses. During last years investigations cowering the elaboration of new systems of integrated plant protection became more active by utilization biorational means of plant protection, and electro optic installations. A great attention is accords to elaboration and selection of sources- attractants and new electro optic structures whice must show a high attractively due to a specific irradiation spectrum and, thus, provide a maximum trapping of harmful insects. Application of the light traps is a more perfect method for phenology investigation of many important, in an economic aspect plant pest, and results of insects gathering can by used for elaboration short-term prognoses of insect pests development for rendering more precise the terms for craning out of protection measures. Further the light traps for insect can be used as an independent mean for plant pest combating. In combination with other methods to combat the use of light traps significantly reduces the number of flying pests, and thus caused them harm.
Metode de monitorizare și combatere a dăunătorului molia minieră a tomatelor ( Tuta absoluta) în spațiile protejate
Authors:   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Savranschii Denis , Todiraş Vladimir ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Tretiacova Tatiana ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Gusan Anatolie ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Hudeacova Olga ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

Tuta absoluta comes from South America. In Europe it was reported for the first time in Spain in 2006. In Republic of Moldova, according to the literary sources, the tomato moth was reported for the first time in 2013 (in Chișinău). In the absence of some efficient prevention and combating measures of the Tuta absoluta pest it spread more and more, and became a pest of major concern for all the Moldavians farmers which deals with the cultivation of tomato crops in the protected areas. Following the phyto sanitary controls the most cases was found the central region of the country. For the monitoring of the tomato moth pest, in the protected area, was used the water universal trap, the ultraviolet light, the colored adhesive plates and sexual pheromones. As a chemical method of the tomato moth pest combating was used: the insecticide Afirm WG dose of 1. 50 kg/ha.
Activitatea biologica a tulpinilor autohtone de Bacillus Thuringiensis in combaterea gândacului din colorado
Authors:   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Zavtoni Pantelimon , Zavtoni Ion ,   Institutul de Genetica, Fiziologie si Protectie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2021

Entomopathogenic bacterial biopreparations have an important role in controlling harmful insects in agriculture, giving the possibility not to use dangerous pesticides and environmental pollution to minimize soil degradation; beneficial bacteria turn plant residues into organic fertilizers. In the control, the development of larvae increased from 109 to 221 larvae. And in the variant Bacillus thuringiensis 107 before processing there were 141, 6 larvae and after processing it dropped to 80, 6 larvae.
The influence of bioderified on the basis of urban wastewater sediments on agricultural productivity on the example of corn on grain
Authors:   Engineering and Technological Institute ", Kruteakova V. ,   Biotechnica",   NAASU, Ukraine, Pilyak Nina V. ,   Engineering and Technological Institute "Biotechnica" NAASU, Ukraine, Dishliuk V. ,   Engineering and Technological Institute "Biotechnica" NAASU, Ukraine, Nikipelova O. ,   Engineering and Technological Institute "Biotechnica" NAASU, Ukraine
Published: August 2021

Sewage sludge (SS) is a secondary resource that can be used in modern biotechnology to produce fertilizers. This is the bioconversion of organic waste – obtaining available organic raw materials (compost) with the participation of phosphate-mobilizing microorganisms with the addition of fillers. Biofertilizers based on SS of biological treatment plants (SBU) "Southern" and "Northern" of Odessa with different fillers (winter wheat straw and sunflower seed husk) were studied. The effectiveness of biofertilizers was studied in a field experiment on chernozem ordinary medium humus. Culture in the experiment: corn for grain (medium-ripe hybrid FAO 400). According to the results of determining the biological activity of the soil, the highest indicators of corn yield are shown when using new biofertilizers in comparison with the control, which provided an increase in corn yield per grain and improved economic performance.
Оценивание качества энтомокультуры при реализации природоподобных технологий для ее выращивания
Authors:   Инженерно-технологический институт „Биотехника“, Украина, Пищанская Н. , Бельченко Владимир ,   Инженерно-технологический институт „Биотехника“, Украина
Published: August 2021

Adaptive technologies for growing entomocultures envisage the use of nature-friendly technologies and a set of equipment in order to cultivate entomocultures adapted to certain natural and climatic conditions of their use, which should ensure an increase in the efficiency of commercial forms of entomological plant protection products in agrocenoses. The criteria for assessing nature-like technologies and technical means ensure their optimization, which is carried out according to one or several indicators simultaneously. To analyze the quality of insects, general indicators are considered that assess the degree of adaptability of entomocultures to artificial breeding conditions, and target ones that assess the degree of effectiveness of entomocultures when using it.
Использование супрамолекулярных комплексов тебуконазола с экстрактом корней солодки для контроля обыкновенной корневой гнили в посевах яровой пшеницы
Authors:   Сибирский федеральный научный центр агробиотехнологий Российской академии наук, Российская Федерация, Теплякова Ольга , Власенко Наталия ,   Сибирский федеральный научный центр агробиотехнологий Российской академии наук, Российская Федерация
Published: August 2021

The fungicidal activity of tebuconazole supramolecular complexes with licorice root extract used as a spring wheat seed protectant was evaluated. Their single use at the stage of preparation for sowing made it possible to effectively control the development and prevalence of common root rot during the growing season. The strength of the fungicidal effect depended on the rate of consumption of complexes. All tested compounds provided increased density of standing crops, plant survival for harvesting and grain productivity of the crop.
The use of biological preparations in fruit and vegetable agrocenoses
Authors:   Engineering-Technological Institute ", Tkalenko A. ,   Biotechnics",   , Ukraine, Khodorchuk Vasily ,   Engineering-Technological Institute "Biotechnics", Ukraine,   Engineering-Technological Institute "Biotechnics", Ukraine
Published: August 2021

The results of many years of research in the field of the biological method of protecting vegetable and fruit crops from pests and diseases, carried out at the Institute of Plant Protection and ITI "Biotekhnika" NAAS, are presented. The optimal norms, terms, sequence and frequency of their application in agrocenoses of fruit and vegetable crops of open and closed ground have been determined.
Системное исследование производства энтомофагов
Authors:   Инженерно-технологический институт „Биотехника“, Украина, Чернова И.
Published: August 2021

The work is devoted to a systems research of the production of entomophages, in particular, the issue of quality control of entomological products was considered, quality control criteria, influencing factors are highlighted. The object of research was the production processes of the entomophage Habrobracon hebetor and its host insect Ephestia kuehniella. A structural-parametric complex for assessing the quality of an entomophage has been developed Habrobracon hebetor and its host insect Ephestia kuehniella, technological complex for quality control of entomological products, as well as a product quality management algorithm.
História, historiadores (as) e pandemia no mundo contemporâneo, uma entrevista com José D’Assunção Barros
Authors: Cezarinho Filipe Arnaldo , Oliveira Natália Vial , Gomes Robeilton De Souza
Published: August 2021

É pouco provável encontrar no algum estudante da História, na graduação ou pós-graduação, que não tenha lido os livros O Campo da História (2004) e O Projeto de Pesquisa em História (2005). Isso demonstra, em parte, a importância da obra teórica de José D’Assunção Barros, um dos historiadores brasileiros mais relevantes da sua geração. Nesta entrevista José D’Assunção Barros nos fala da sua trajetória acadêmica, da experiência de vivenciar o isolamento social imposto pela Pandemia e de suas atividades como pesquisador e professor. Conta-nos como tem sido o seu processo de inserção no mundo virtual através do uso de ferramentas da rede mundial de computadores, tanto para participação nos diálogos acadêmicos quanto para pesquisa em acervos digitais. As dicas de José D’Assunção Barros podem nos ajudar a repensar parte das nossas estratégias como pesquisadores, sobretudo, nesse momento de dificuldade de acesso aos arquivos físicos; podem ainda nos acudir nesse período em que as incertezas e o medo se somam as dificuldades habituais da pesquisa. Por fim, o historiador evoca sua formação multidisciplinar para pensar temas nossos e nos fala dos seus projetos mais recentes na área de Teoria e Metodologia da História. Resta-nos agradecer o entrevistado pela generosidade das respostas e desejar que os leitores gostem do resultado aqui apresentado.
Uma experiência de pesquisa com fontes digitalizadas da hemeroteca do Centro Nacional do Folclore e Cultura Popular – (CNFCP)
Authors: Cezarinho Filipe Arnaldo
Published: August 2021

A presente proposta refletiu sobre os aspectos metodológicos de uma experiência de pesquisa com jornais digitalizados na hemeroteca do Centro Nacional do Folclore e Cultura Popular – CNFCP, que resultou no livro No ritmo do fogo: contos e memórias da Guerra de Espadas na Bahia. Em diálogo com uma bibliografia base sobre História do Tempo Presente, foram apresentados os percalços e possibilidades na pesquisa com fontes digitais em História. Concluiu-se que é fundamental que historiadores atuem com rigor teórico-metodológico quando da utilização dessa documentação que está disponível publicamente, evitando, dessa forma, usos puramente utilitaristas das fontes históricas.
Conservation of the tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) ecosystem through enhancement of natural enemies of pests
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Tea Research Association, North Bengal Regional R & D Centre, Nagrakata,  Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - 735225, India, Deka Bhabesh , Babu Azariah ,   Department of Entomology, Tea Research Association, North Bengal Regional R & D Centre, Nagrakata,  Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - 735225, India, Baruah Chittaranjan , Sarkar Suman ,   Department of Entomology, Tea Research Association, North Bengal Regional R & D Centre, Nagrakata,  Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - 735225, India, Sharma DK ,   School of Biological Science, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya - 793101, India
Published: August 2021

Editorial
Conservation of the tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) ecosystem through enhancement of natural enemies of pests
Authors:   Department of Entomology, Tea Research Association, North Bengal Regional R & D Centre, Nagrakata,  Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - 735225, India, Deka Bhabesh , Babu Azariah ,   Department of Entomology, Tea Research Association, North Bengal Regional R & D Centre, Nagrakata,  Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - 735225, India, Baruah Chittaranjan , Sarkar Suman ,   Department of Entomology, Tea Research Association, North Bengal Regional R & D Centre, Nagrakata,  Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - 735225, India, Sharma Dhirendra K ,   School of Biological Science, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya - 793101, India
Published: August 2021

Editorial
Palpatory and Ultrasound Assessment of Cervical Dysfunctions and the Effect of Cervical High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Technique
Authors: Flaum Theodore B. , Mirza Arfa , Rusnack Frances Mary-Ann , Apoznanski Theresa E. , Munarova Aida , Mazzie Joseph , Terzella Michael John , Yao Sheldon C.
Published: August 2021

Background

Ultrasound is commonly used to assess musculoskeletal abnormalities. High-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) is an osteopathic manipulative treatment technique commonly used by osteopathic physicians. The Shaw et al study has shown the reliability of ultrasound in measuring the improvement of rotational symmetry of lumbar somatic dysfunction (SD) after the use of HVLA.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of ultrasonography as a reference tool to quantitatively assess the rotational symmetry of cervical SD after the use of HVLA.

Design

The study was separated into 2 phases: 1) cervical diagnosis and pretreatment imaging and 2) HVLA or cranial vault hold (CVH) and post-treatment imaging.

Method

Two physicians independently diagnosed each participant (N = 51) with an SD between levels C2–C7; the key SD (the segment with the most posteriorly rotated articular pillar (AP)) was chosen. Ultrasound imaging was performed immediately after diagnosis. Next, the participants were randomly distributed into a treatment group, in which the participants were treated with HVLA, and a control group, in which a CVH was performed on the participant. Members of the HVLA group were then reassessed to confirm the key SD had resolved. Ultrasound imaging was immediately performed at the level of the segment with the key SD after HVLA reassessment or CVH completion.

Results

Physician reassessment confirmed SD resolution in 25 of 25 HVLA participants and 0 of 26 control participants. There was no significant change in ultrasound-measured AP rotation for the HVLA group (M=.05680 cm, P=.179) or control group (M=.02384 cm, P=.160).

Conclusions

Despite a palpatory resolution of the cervical SD, ultrasound was not able to determine a statistically significant change in AP rotation in either the HVLA or the control group.
Osteopathic Evaluation and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Approach in a Patient With Myelopathy and Tetraparesis Related to Cervical Ependymoma: A Case Report
Authors: Lewis Drew D.
Published: August 2021

Neck pain with associated upper limb symptomatology presents commonly in primary care, musculoskeletal specialty, and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) clinics. Thorough evaluation to determine the presence of red flags prior to providing treatment is a prerequisite for OMM providers.

In the present case report, a 48-year-old right-hand-dominant woman with chronic neck pain and weakness in the left arm was found to have cervical myelopathy due to intramedullary ependymoma. Urgent surgical consultation facilitated appropriate spinal decompression followed by in-patient rehabilitation.

To the author’s knowledge, this is the first case reported involving the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in the sub-acute rehabilitation phase following spinal cord tumor surgical decompression.
Osteopathic Structural Findings in Women During Menstruation
Authors: Cabrera Kelsie L. , Darwish Adrianna M. , Lurz Kelly L. , McClain Rance L. , McClain Elizabeth , Cox Joshua , Segars Larry
Published: August 2021

Context:

Menstruation, although a normal physiologic process, can result in cramping and discomfort in women. The symptomatology may manifest as musculoskeletal changes that can be identified and addressed to provide relief for suffering patients.

Objective:

To evaluate for common somatic dysfunctions and Chapman’s reflex points by performing full-body osteopathic structural exams (OSE) on women during menstruation compared to when they are not menstruating.

Methods:

Participants were menstruating, female faculty, staff and students recruited from Kansas City University. Data was gathered in the form of OSE findings from 2 intervals of menstruation and compared to data gathered from 2 intervals of non-menstruation.

Each participant was evaluated at 4 visits: visit 1 during menstruation, visit 2 during non-menstruation, visit 3 during their subsequent cycle of menstruation, and visit 4 during their subsequent cycle of non-menstruation. At each visit, the participant was evaluated separately by the fellow and the physician.

Results:

Of the 32 potential participants, 23 completed the study. In this population, 23 participants (100%) had a lumbar somatic dysfunction during one menstrual cycle, with only 14 (60.9%) having a lumbar dysfunction during non-menstruation (P=0.004). Of the 5 posterior Chapman’s reflex points evaluated, 17 participants (73.9%) had at least 1 of the Chapman’s points with dysfunction during 1 menstruation cycle compared to only 10 participants (43.5%) during non-menstruation (P=0.039). Three participants (13%) were found to have a left-sided innominate dysfunction during 1 menstrual cycle compared to only 1 participant (4%) having a left-sided innominate dysfunction during non-menstruation (P<0.001).

Conclusion:

This study found 3 common areas of dysfunction in menstruating women that could be targeted by physicians for evaluation and treatment: the lumbar spine, the left innominate, and two posterior Chapman’s points. These findings aid in closing the gap from previously published data regarding the presence of somatic dysfunction in women during menstruation.
Integrating Osteopathic Evaluation and Treatment in a Case Report of Acute Chest Pain
Authors: Yao Sheldon. C.
Published: August 2021

Chest pain is an emergent presentation associated with a wide differential diagnosis including cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal origins. The evaluation of acute chest pain can be costly and can be a financial burden on the health care system. Integrating osteopathic diagnosis and treatment can assist with identifying and alleviating potential musculoskeletal sources of pain. This case illustrates how applying osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) benefited a 61-year-old woman presenting with anterior chest wall pain.

Patient response to OMM can assist physicians with better managing acute chest wall pain syndromes. Improved musculoskeletal education can potentially improve medical management of chest pain of musculoskeletal origin.
Osteopathic Approach for Lateral Knee Pain Caused by Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Kostanjevec Juilett , Fleming Regina K.
Published: August 2021

Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain in athletes.1,2 Conservative management has been with ice, modified activity, stretching, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and/or corticosteroid injections.3–6 This treatment regimen has been effective in most, but not all.3,7

This report describes a patient with chronic lateral knee pain caused by ITBFS unresolved with both conservative and surgical management. The patient presented with multiple lower extremity dysfunctions, and correcting these dysfunctions resolved the lateral knee pain. Therefore, osteopathic manipulative treatment applied to the lower extremity is a valid consideration for conservative management of lateral knee pain caused by ITBFS.
An Osteopathic Approach to Post-Partum Low Back Pain: A Case Report
Authors: Mehner Thomas R. , Lewis Drew D.
Published: August 2021

Abstract>

Low back pain is a common occurrence in pregnant and non-pregnant patients. Pregnancy causes many anatomic and physiologic changes in the body and invariably leads to altered stresses on the musculoskeletal system. These alterations in the body can persist into the post-partum period as somatic dysfunctions. This case report outlines the importance of an osteopathic approach to address somatic dysfunctions related to low back pain of the pregnant and/or post-partum patient.

A 39-year-old female presented with low back pain that was exacerbated by her pregnancy, which has continued into the post-partum period. She was found to have significant somatic dysfunctions related to her condition. An osteopathic approach was utilized to relieve her low back pain and improve her function with all the duties required to care for a newborn.
The Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Proprioception in Adults: A Pilot Study
Authors: Hoevemeyer Krista , Teng Kai Yuan , Mehner Thomas , McMunn Ryan , Figueroa Jose , Jie Chunfa
Published: August 2021

Introduction:

This study aims to investigate if proprioception is the mechanism through which osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) corrects somatic dysfunctions. OMT focuses on resolving structural asymmetry in the body that may interfere with physiologic function, including proprioception. Multiple theories have been proposed regarding the physiologic mechanisms of OMT and the effect on proprioception, with few studies objectively establishing a connection.

Hypothesis:

Significant change in measurements of proprioception was expected in the treatment group (OMT) over the 4-week period.

Methods:

For the study, 35 adults recruited from the Des Moines University community were randomized equally into treatment and control groups. For 3 weeks, the treatment group received weekly osteopathic structural exams (OSE) and OMT, while the control group underwent the same OSE but without treatment. Proprioception was assessed using force plate measurements collected during two-leg and single-leg tests prior to the first intervention, immediately after the first intervention, and 1 week after last intervention. Measurements included anterior-posterior sway, medial-lateral sway, average velocity, area, path length and time, which were analyzed with a linear model of mixed effects for repeated measures to account for the fixed effects (time and treatments), interaction effects and the random subject effects.

Results:

Over the 4-week period, significant differences were found for 4 measurements: two-leg eyes-open-path-length (p=0.0342), two-leg eyes-open-average-velocity (p=0.0334), single-right-leg eyes-open-average-velocity (p=0.0145), and single-right-leg eyes-closed-medial-lateral-sway (p=0.0488).

Conclusion:

Certain measurements of proprioception changed in an adult population over a 4-week course with 3 weekly OMT treatments. These results indicate OMT may be altering proprioception through the correction of somatic dysfunctions. Our results suggest a need for further research investigating the effects of OMT on proprioception in symptomatic populations and larger sample sizes.
Findings on Student Use of Social Media at the Collegiate, Undergraduate, and Graduate Levels: Implications for Post-Secondary Educators
Authors: Nagel Tyler , Remillard Chaseten , Aucoin Robert , Takenishi Akari
Published: August 2021

In this paper, we present findings on social media use by students at two institutions in three levels of post-secondary programs. We find that students are almost universally using at least one social network, with Facebook as the most popular, and Instagram second. Many respondents are simultaneously active on several social networks. However, few post to any social medium more than once per day. Social media usage levels of students in our survey far exceeded that of the adult Canadian population at large. Changes in student posting habits during the course varied widely with the level of post-secondary program, as did views on the professional applications of social media.