bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spices, Herbs, and Essential-Oil Plants: Yield and Fatty Acid Composition of Seeds
Authors: Sachyuka Tatsiana , Feskova Alena , Kovalenko Natallia , Supichenko Galina , Bosak Viktar
Published: December 2022

Spices, herbs, and essential-oil plants provide a lot of marketable products, e.g., green mash, seeds, essential oils, etc. These raw materials find application in food industry, pharmacy, perfumery, traditional and folk medicine, landscape gardening, etc. The research objective was to test some new varieties of spices, aromatic herbs, and essential oil crops for their yield and fatty acid composition.

The study featured new varieties of medicinal hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis L.), oregano (Origanum vulgare L.), basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.), garlic chives (Allium odorum L.), rue (Ruta graveolens L.), blue fenugreek (Trigonella caerulea (L.) Ser.), and big-root geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum L.). The yield of green mass and seeds was studied on the experimental field of the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy according to standard methods. A set of standard laboratory procedures made it possible to define the content of crude fat, while the fatty acid composition of seed lipids was studied by gas chromatography in extracts of methyl esters of fatty acids.

The green mass yield was 150–280 c/ha, whereas the seed yield was 0.5–4.0 c/ha; the crude fat content was 1.15–3.37 and 1.62–9.81%, respectively. The fatty acid composition of seed lipids included caprylic, palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and α-linolenic acids. The highest content of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids represented by linoleic and α-linolenic acids was observed in oregano (86.74–87.27%), hyssop (76.41–85.96%), tulsi (85.67%), basil (72.52–80.72%), rue (78.04%), and blue fenugreek (72.96%).

The specified yield and fatty acid composition provided a complete assessment of spices, herbs, and essential-oil plants with the prospect of their use as part of new functional products.
Rheological Properties of Mayonnaise with Non-Traditional Ingredients
Authors: Bredikhin Sergey , Martekha Alexander , Andreev Vladimir , Kaverina Yuliya , Korotkiy Igor
Published: December 2022

Rheological measurements are used in the food industry to determine physical characteristics of raw materials, as well as semi-finished and finished products. We aimed to study the effects of ingredients and homogenization parameters on the rheological properties of mayonnaise prepared with pumpkin and rice oils, as well as various honeys.

Mayonnaise samples were prepared with non-traditional ingredients, namely cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil, refined rice oil, and four varieties of honey (acacia, linden, forest, and spring). The samples were made in the traditional way on an Ultra Turrax T25 IKA homogenizer (3500–24 000 rpm). The rheological properties of honey and mayonnaise were determined on a Brookfield rotational viscometer.

Forest honey had the highest viscosity, while linden honey had the lowest viscosity, compared to the other honeys. The sample of mayonnaise with forest honey had the highest effective viscosity (3.427 Pa·s) and consistency (101.26 Pa·sn). The use of whey powder provided mayonnaise with the most optimal rheological parameters. Of all carbohydrates, inulin HD had the best effect on the consistency of mayonnaise, with effective viscosity of 2.801 ± 0.001 Pa·s and a flow index of 0.2630 ± 0.0020. Disaccharides provided mayonnaise with higher viscosity and consistency than monosaccharides. Mayonnaise with fresh egg yolk had higher viscosity (2.656 ± 0.002 Pa·s) and consistency (65.640 ± 0.004 Pa·s) than the samples with other egg products. The rheological characteristics of mayonnaise were also determined by the homogenization time and rotor speed. Increasing the time from 2 to 4 min at 10 000 rpm raised the emulsion’s viscosity and consistency from 6.253 to 8.736 Pa·s and from 77.42 to 134.24 Pa·sn, respectively, as well as reduced the flow index from 0.2628 to 0.1995. The rotor speed of 10 000–12 000 rpm was optimal for mayonnaise with pumpkin and rice oils and honey.

The studied samples of mayonnaise with pumpkin and rice oils, as well as honey, belong to non-Newtonian systems and pseudoplastic fluids. The empirical flow curves can be adequately described by the Herschel-Bulkley model. Our results can significantly increase the efficiency of mayonnaise production, improve its quality, and reduce production costs.
Quality Indicators of Agaricus bisporus after Ultraviolet Treatment
Authors: Kondratenko Vladimir , Posokina Natalia , Fedyanina Natalia , Karastoyanova Olga , Korovkina Nadezhda
Published: December 2022

Ultraviolet treatment increases the shelf life of plant products. It inhibits the changes in the quality indicators of raw materials that are responsible for storage capacity. The research objective was to establish qualitative indicators for champignons (Agaricus bisporus) after ultraviolet treatment.

Fresh champignons were placed in plastic trays and sealed in plastic bags. The samples were treated with ultraviolet radiation in ranges A, B, and C. After that, they were stored in a refrigerator at 4 ± 2°C for 16 days, i.e., until the end of storage period. The quality indicators underwent a paired two-sample test, which defined the equality/inequality of variances in replicates and equality/inequality of means at a given error probability (α).

The obtained indicators characterized the degradation of mushroom plant tissue after ultraviolet treatment during storage: texture, moisture content, weight loss, soluble solids, pH, lightness, and color. The authors developed a new approach to determine significant changes in the quality indicators and estimated probability values. For each range, they established the most effective dose at α = 0.05 and 0.1. All the indicators proved significant for range A samples at 327.8–800.0 J/m2 and α = 0.05; all indicators were significant except weight loss in the range from 219.5 to 800.0 J/m2 at α = 0.1. For range B samples, pH, color, and lightness were significant at 104.6–200.0 J/m2 and α = 0.05; all but mass loss and texture were significant at 172.2–200.0 J/m2 and α = 0.1. For range C samples, pH, color, and lightness were significant at 412.4–439.5 J/m2 and 755.9–800.0 J/m2 at α = 0.05; all indicators were significant at 363.3–486.2 J/m2 and 728.2–800.0 J/m2 at α = 0.1.

The new analytical method made it possible to determine the ranges of external effect intensity, in which the changes in the indicator were significant or insignificant.
Assessment of future climate change impact on water balance components in Central Rift Valley Lakes Basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Balcha Sisay Kebede , Awass Adane Abebe , Hulluka Taye Alemayehu , Bantider Amare , Ayele Gebiaw T.
Published: December 2022

This study aims to assess the impact of climate change on the water balance component of the Katar and Meki watersheds of the Central Rift Valley Lakes Basin, Ethiopia. The semi-distributed soil and water assessment tool hydrological model and multiple regional climate model outputs were used to assess climate change impacts on water balance components and stream flow. Future climate scenarios were developed under a representative concentration pathway (RCP 4.5 and 8.5) for the 2040s (2021–2050) and 2070s (2051–2080). The study found that future annual and seasonal rainfall will show increasing and decreasing trends but that they are statistically insignificant. Furthermore, future temperatures show a significant increase in the subbasins. For the applied scenarios, an increasing and decreasing trend of future rainfall and increased temperatures would decrease the water yield by 4.9–15.3% at the Katar subbasin and 6.7–7.4% at the Meki subbasin. Furthermore, annual water yields will increase in the range of 0.38–57.1% and 6.57–49.9% for the Katar and Meki subbasins, respectively. The findings of this study will help basin planners, policymakers, and water resource managers develop appropriate adaptation strategies to mitigate the negative effects of climate change in the rift-bound lake system.
ASSESSMENT AND PREDICTION OF THE COMPLEX OBJECTS STATE: APPLICATIOIN FOR INFORMATION SECURITY
Authors:   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Izrailov Konstantin , Buinevich Mikhail ,   Saint-Petersburg University of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Kotenko Igor ,   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Desnitsky Vasily ,   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2022

The goal of the study is to create a method for estimating and predicting the state of objects with a non-trivial internal structure, multifunctional elements and complex relationships between them. An important feature of the goal is the independence of its solution from the area of operation of complex objects. The task of applying this approach in the field of information security is set. Research methods: system analysis, analytical modeling methods, statistical methods and machine learning methods, development of program code for the implementation of assessment and forecasting algorithms. Result: an ontological model of a generalized subject area is introduced that describes the main elements and their relationships. An analysis of the domestic scientific literature over the past few years and an analysis of the solutions existing in them are carried out, as well as their criteria-based comparison. The principles of constructing invariant methods of estimation and forecasting are developed. A scheme of a new method of estimation and forecasting is proposed. A description is given of generalized algorithms for the functioning of the assessment and prediction components, as well as their applicability for solving problems in the field of information security in the interests of countering network attacks.
RESEARCH OF METHODS FOR MONITORING THE LEVEL OF INFORMATION SECURITY AT CRITICAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
Authors:   ITMO University, Livshitz Ilya , Baksheev Andrew ,   ITMO University
Published: December 2022

Purpose of work is to analyze the existing practices of performing security analysis and IT-security audit (NIST, OWASP, Cobit, OSSTMM, PTES and GOST R ISO/IEC), used to obtain objective and reliable data for operational security assessments of the CII objects and development of an IT-security audit model for CII objects. Research method: methods of analysis and structural decomposition from the theory of system analysis, identifying signs essential for optimizing the process of IT-security audit for CII objects. Research result: include the detailed analysis and comparison of the existing best practices for performing security analysis and IT-security audit (NIST, OWASP, Cobit, OSSTMM, PTES and GOST R ISO/IEC) for CII objects. A model of IT-security audit for CII objects has been developed. Scientific novelty: an IT-security audit model for CII facilities, characterized by the possibility of a “dual” mode for a full cycle of ensuring the safety of CII facilities – a full national conditional mode and a combined conditional mode, which allows, if necessary, to include additional functional blocks
Late Paleozoic, Late Cretaceous and Pleistocene-Holocene reptiles and mammals fauna: a review from Goiás State, Brazil
Authors: Dos Anjos Candeiro Carlos Roberto , De Lima Cláudia Valéria , Maciel Canile Fernanda , Brusatte Stephen Louis , Do Carmo Dias Tamires , Martins Ferreira Bruno , Da Frota Lopes Raylon , Campelo Rodrigues João Eduardo
Published: December 2022

The territory of Goiás State in Central Brazil has yielded reptile fossils from the Permian, Cretaceous and fossil mammals from the Pleistocene-Holocene. Many new fossils have been found during the last years, allowing a better understanding of community structure and faunal evolution during these time intervals. In this study we present an updated synthesis of the reptilian and mammal faunas of Goiás. Tetrapod fossils have been found in the Paraná Basin rocks (Permian Passa Dois and Upper Cretaceous Bauru groups) in the Southern Goiás State since 1935. Goiás state fossils have been recorded in eight municipalities, and include mollusks, turtles, mesosaurids, crocodiliforms, dinosaurs, and mammals. This paleofauna is exclusively comprised of classic South American taxa that are also found in other former parts of Gondwana.
Implementação de políticas como espaço de (re)produção de desigualdades
Authors: Meira Marina , Lima Maria de Fátima Magalhães de , Gino João Carlos
Published: December 2022

O artigo analisa aspectos da implementação da política de correção de fluxo desenvolvida na rede pública municipal do Rio de Janeiro entre 2009 e 2014, e discute as práticas de categorização e julgamento realizadas sobre seus usuários. Além de análise documental, trabalhamos com dados quantitativos para compreender os perfis e as trajetórias dos estudantes atendidos. Em seguida, selecionamos uma escola para estudo de caso e conduzimos entrevistas com 32 membros da comunidade. Destacamos o perfil de maior vulnerabilidade social dos alunos inseridos em turmas de correção de fluxo e a baixa cobertura da política, o que contrasta com o atendimento a alunos sem o perfil previsto. Discutimos, ainda, o exercício da discricionariedade dos agentes no encaminhamento desses alunos para as chamadas “turmas de projeto”. Observamos que julgamentos morais impactaram decisões alocativas, numa constante tentativa de “salvar” os alunos mais “merecedores” por meio da oferta de melhores recursos ou percursos escolares.
Role of Non-coding RNA in the Pathogenesis of Intestinal Ischemia-
Reperfusion Injury
Authors: Zhang Jianmin , Liu Zhenzhen , Liu Yongqiang , Shi Yajing , Chen Feng , Leng Yufang
Published: December 2022

Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury is a relatively common clinical condition
that seriously threatens the prognosis of patients; however, the exact mechanism of
intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury has not been clarified. Recent studies have found
that noncoding RNAs, including but not limited to lncRNA, circRNA, and miRNA, play
an important role in the pathogenesis of intestinal ischemia-reperfusion. The findings cited
in this paper reveal the expression, function, and mechanism of noncoding RNAs during
intestinal ischemia-reperfusion. The mechanistic roles of noncoding RNAs in the occurrence
and development of intestinal ischemia-reperfusion are discussed, including cell
proliferation, autophagy, oxidative stress, apoptosis, oxidative stress, iron death, and
many other aspects. However, many unknown mechanisms of association between noncoding
RNAs and intestinal ischemia-reperfusion remain to be investigated.
Strategies for Improving the Photocatalytic Methane to Methanol Conversion Efficiency
Authors: Yu Dan , Zhang Hongwen , Liu Hengshan , Ma Ye , Han Bin , Feng Wenhui , Weng Bo
Published: December 2022

The photocatalytic conversion of methane (CH4) into methanol (CH3OH) has evoked great interest recently. In this minireview, we summarize the recent advances and current status on how to construct efficient semiconductor-based photocatalysts for enhancing the CH4 conversion efficiency and selectivity to CH3OH. This minireview firstly introduces the different radicals induced photocatalytic CH4 conversion mechanisms. Then, different strategies proposed for improving the CH4-to-CH3OH performance are highlighted with some selected typical examples, including engineering surface defects, tuning size and morphology, doping with different ions, designing heterojunctions, decorating with cocatalysts, and assisting with oxidants. Finally, we give a concise perspective on the existing challenges and specifically propose further research opportunities on maximizing the photocatalytic performance for CH4 conversion. It is anticipated that this minireview could bring more fundamental insights into the design of advanced photocatalysts toward CH4 to CH3OH conversion under solar light irradiation.
Nucleated Red Blood Cell Emergence-Time in Newborn Lambs Following
a Dose of Darbepoetin Alfa
Authors: Bahr Timothy M. , Albertine Kurt H. , Christensen Robert D. , Dahl Mar Janna , Rebentisch Andrew , Dawson Elaine , Major Emily , Foreman Hannah , Headden David , Vordos Zoë , Nabi Akbarali , Pettet Luke , Badrov Peter , Addison Connor , Christensen Daniel R.
Published: December 2022

Background:

Nucleated red blood cells (NRBC) are very uncommon in the blood of children and adults, but small numbers are not rare in neonates on the day of birth. Elevated NRBC counts in neonates can be seen following erythropoietin dosing. Limited studies in human neonates suggest the time-interval between erythropoietin dosing and the first appearance of NRBC in the blood (the “NRBC emergence-time”) is in excess of 24 hours.

Methods:

We made serial blood counts (Sysmex veterinary analyzer) on ten newborn lambs; five were dosed with darbepoetin (10 μg/kg), and five were dosed with a vehicle-control to assess the NRBC emergence time under relatively controlled laboratory conditions.

Results:

The first appearance of NRBC was at 24 h (2757 ± 3210 NRBC/μL vs. 0/μL in controls). Peak was 48-72 h (16,758 ± 8434/μL vs. 0/μL in controls), followed by fewer at 96 hours (7823 ± 7114/μL vs. 0/μL in controls). Similarly, reticulocytes peaked at 48-72 h (113,094 ± 3210/μL vs. 10,790 ± 5449/μL in controls), with no changes in platelets or leukocytes.

Conclusions:

The NRBC emergence time in newborn lambs is similar to reports from newborn hu-mans. By extrapolation, if a neonate has a high NRBC at birth, the erythropoietic stimulus likely occurred within the interval 24 to perhaps 96+ hours prior to birth.
Characteristics of Products of Fibrinogen Origin in the Presence of Anti-
SARS-CoV-2 IgG in the Bloodstream
Authors: Rachkovska Antonina , Krenytska Daryna , Karbovskyy Vitalii , Halenova Tetiana , Raksha Nataliia , Vovk Tetiana , Savchuk Olexii , Liubenko Dmytro , Falalyeyeva Tetyana , Ostapchenko Liudmyla , Abenavoli Ludovico
Published: December 2022

Background:

The hemostasis system has been extensively investigated in patients in
the acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In contrast, the post-COVID syndrome
is a poorly known entity, and there is a lack of information on the mechanisms underlying the
hemostasis abnormalities in the post-COVID period.

Aim:

To analyze the potential changes in the parameters of the hemostasis system in the post-
COVID period in the plasma of donors with different titers of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG.

Methods:

The plasma from 160 donors who had recovered from COVID infection was used in
the study. Based on the results of the Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG serological assay, all donors were
divided into several groups: 5 ± 3 (n = 20); 55 ± 5 (n = 20); 65 ± 5 (n = 20); 75 ± 5 (n = 20); 85 ±
5 (n = 20); 95 ± 5 (n = 20); 125 ± 5 (n = 20); 175 ± 5 (n = 20) Index (S/C). A total of 20 healthy
individuals without anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG constituted the control group. Key laboratory
parameters, such as fibrinogen concentrations, soluble fibrin monomer complex (SFMCs), and Ddimer,
were investigated. In addition, the qualitative composition of the fraction of SFMCs was
analyzed.

Results:

The slight increase in the concentration of fibrinogen, SFMCs, and D-dimers in some
donor groups have been found, which could cause the development of hemostasis disorders. In
the fraction of SFMCs, the increase in the number of protein fragments with a molecular weight
of less than 250 kDa and an increase in the level of proteins with a molecular weight of more than
270 kDa was revealed.

Conclusion:

The obtained results indicated the relationship between the changes in the parameters
of the hemostasis system and the titers of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG in donors in the post-COVID
period. It can be assumed that donors with higher titers of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG (>55 ± 5 Index
(S/C)) are more prone to hemostasis abnormalities in the post-COVID period since a pronounced
imbalance in the levels of SFMCs and D-dimer characterizes them. The appearance of protein
fragments of different molecular weights in the fraction of SFMC points to uncontrolled activation
of biochemical processes involving molecules of fibrinogenic origin. Additional studies are required
to elucidate the role of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG in the post-COVID period.
Modelling Factors Associated with Malnutrition and Anemia in Children under Five Years in Angola, Senegal, and Malawi by using a Joint Model
Authors: Khulu Chris , Ramroop Shaun , Habyarimana Faustin
Published: December 2022

Background:

In Sub-Saharan Africa, malnutrition and anemia contribute a higher percentage to infant morbidity. Malnutrition is known as the dearth of proper nutrition in the human body and it is an important risk factor for the burden of diseases. The lack of hemoglobin and red cells in the human body is known as anemia, and it is divided into three groups. This paper aims to identify the determinants of anemia and malnutrition in Angola, Senegal and Malawi. The novelty of this study includes creating a sample that will be jointly modelled to identify determinants of anemia and malnutrition.

Methods:

This paper used 2016 information from Angola, Senegal and Malawi Demographic and Health Survey to conduct a secondary data analysis. To create a pool sample for the analysis, the Angola, Malawi and Senegal Demographic and Health Survey data were combined. The joint model under the generalized linear mixed model was employed to identify the determinants of malnourishment and anemia among children under five years in Angola, Senegal, and Malawi.

Results:

The analysis of the data was performed in SAS 9.4. The results of the covariance components indicated a positive correlation between nutritional status and anemia status. Joint generalized linear mixed model results revealed that children under five years residing with a mother that has attained a primary level of education are 2.995 times more likely to be malnourished when compared to children under five years residing with a mother that have attained a higher level of education. Children under five years residing in the rural setting of Angola, Senegal, and Malawi are 1.473 times more likely to be malnourished when compared to children under five years residing in the urban setting of Angola, Senegal and Malawi.

Conclusion:

Based on the joint generalized linear mixed model results, type of residence, sex of the child, age of the child, mother's level of education, birth interval and wealth index are the correlates of malnourishment and anemia in Angola, Senegal and Malawi. There is a greater need for partnership and collaboration among the studied countries to achieve the SGD target.
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease Among Diabetes and Hypertensive Patients in a Teaching Hospital in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Akpor Oluwaseyi A. , Adeoye Abigael O. , Ibitoba Funmilayo A. , Akpor Oghenerobor B.
Published: December 2022

Introduction:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem associated with enormous economic burdens, reduced quality of life, and untimely deaths, predominantly in developing countries. Aims: The study determines the prevalence and risk factors for CKD among diabetes and hypertensive patients in a teaching hospital in Ekiti State.

Methods:

Descriptive and cross-sectional research designs were employed using a quantitative strategy. Two hundred (200) randomly selected participants participated in the study. Socio-demographic data, awareness, and risk factors for CKD were determined using a standardized questionnaire, while CKD prevalence was investigated with biophysical measurements and laboratory investigations. Descriptive analyses were used to answer the research questions, while inferential statistics were used to test hypotheses at a significant level of p < 0.05.

Results:

Findings revealed that 50% and 57.1% of the diabetics and hypertensives were above 60 years, 36.7% of the people with diabetes had comorbidity, while only 2% and 3.1% of diabetics and hypertensives participants had a family history of CKD. The study revealed that the respondents' level of awareness of CKD was inadequate. Major risk factors of CKD identified among the respondents were already diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, age above 60 years (50% and 57.1%), herbal concoction (77.7% and 73.5%), and NSAID (74.5% and 78.6%). The prevalence of CKD for people with diabetes was 39.8%, while 57.1% for hypertensives. There was a significant relationship between respondents’ level of education and awareness of CKD (X2 =44.20, p=<0.001). The prevalence of CKD among the studied population was high.

Conclusion:

Efforts should be intensified by nurses and all other stakeholders on awareness and prevention programs for CKD. Furthermore, the promotion of patients’ satisfaction with the quality of healthcare services should be the goal to promote positive health outcomes.
Autonomy in higher education in Vietnam
Authors: Hoa Nguyen Tai
Published: December 2022

Currently, the education and training in Vietnam sector has had specific policies and actions in which to attach importance to the renewal of the management mechanism for universities in the direction that universities are more and more autonomous in their mission implementation, improve the quality of education. International experience shows that one of the solutions to improve the quality of public universities is to gradually increase autonomy for universities in the following areas: autonomy in program and education plan; autonomy in using finance and facilities; autonomy in recruitment, human resource management; autonomy in educational goals and quality. The paper presents the research on the model of autonomous public universities in Vietnam in the context of the implementation of the Education Law 2019.
Using the PAH in Teaching Reading to Sustain the Quality of EFL Students' Life
Authors: Du Ruofei , Shamida Arieff , Kaur Sidhu Gurnam
Published: December 2022

Sustaining the quality of student life in any learning environment should be the priority of all educators. This situation becomes even more challenging when international EFL postgraduate students are expected to function in a learning environment where English is the medium of instruction. This study aimed to enhance their reading skills by implementing a learner-centred instructional framework referred to as the PAH (Pedagogy-Andragogy-Heutagogy) Continuum. This reading programme witnessed a significant increase in students' reading comprehension skills. Students claimed to be more confident and experienced joy and learner satisfaction through a nurturing learning environment that encouraged peeragogy and cybergogy.
Keywords: reading skills; postgraduate students; EFL; PAH Continuum
 
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i22.4145
Teaching Competency in the Digital Era in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
Authors: Chong Kim Mee , Ating Rashid , Separa Lenis Aislinn C. , Widyatama Arif , Palmares-Cruz Mary Rose Maharlika J. , Buluran Maricar Joy C.
Published: December 2022

This study investigated the challenges of teaching in the digital environment and identified digital competency among lecturers in higher learning institutions in the digital era. The survey was carried out from April to September 2022 with 155 valid responses among 200 lecturers, 77.5% response rate from private and public higher learning institutions from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. PLS-SEM was used to analyse the survey results and hypothesis testing was conducted through bootstrapping. Among the seven hypotheses proposed, six were accepted and one was rejected, which was the development of digital learning resources towards competency teaching in the digital era.
Dispute Board in Construction Services: A manifestation of the principles of quick, simple, and affordable dispute resolution
Authors: Samsiati  , Kurniawan Faizal , Nugraha Xavier , Hartono Julienna
Published: December 2022

Dispute Board (DB) was formed in the latest Construction Law to resolve construction disputes, however the regulation of DB in the Construction Law is far from adequate in manifesting the principle of quick, simple, and affordable dispute resolution. Few norms have manifested the principle by giving no opportunities to resolve disputes through litigation and regulate period to file an objection towards DB's decisions. However, there are few of criticism: (1) The concept of DB is unclear, (2) no period for the DB to make decisions, (3) the decision of BD can be contested.
Analysis on the Adjusting Practice of Mortgage Rights Granting Deed Clause on Sharia Financing by Land Deed Officials in Purwokerto City
Authors: Robiyantoko Joesoef Shidqi Marsa , Hartini  , Hikmah Nur Yaumil , Al Firdaus Irfan Aziz
Published: December 2022

The aims of this research are: to analyze the adjusting practice in the clause of Mortgage Rights Granting Deed on sharia financing by Land Deed Officials in Purwokerto City; to analyze the legal implications of issuing APHT that do not following the provisions of PERKABAN No. 8 of 2012 for the sake of Adjusting the Principles and Concepts of Sharia Financing. The research method used in this research is Normative Empirical. In practice, to aligh APHT with Sharia principles and the principal agreement, PPAT changes the editorials in the clauses. This is a violation and constitutes legal uncertainty.
Effective line X-ray generation by chirped femtosecond laser pulses interaction with copper target at local helium flow
Authors: Garmatina A. A  , Nazarov M. M.  , Shcheglov P. A.  , Chaschin M. V.  , Aleshkevich V. A.  , Bravy B. G.  , Gordienko V. M.  , Panchenko V. Ya
Published: December 2022

Efficient laser-plasma line X-ray source was developed. X-ray generation was optimized by the laser pulse duration alteration and using the local helium blowing into the microplasma region on a copper target located in atmospheric conditions. Measured Kα x-ray flux of 2·107 ph/pulse/2π sr and conversion efficiency of 10-5 were achieved correspondingly. Keywords: femtosecond laser pulses, X-rays.
From Bioactive Molecules to Their Nutritional Effect, Biodynamic Interpretation Between Productional and Functional Aspects of Nutrients
Authors: Riccardi Bruno
Published: December 2022

In this article, the long journey from the production of food ingredients to their transformation into nutrients was described. The essential function of nutrients is to satisfy the primary needs of living organisms, namely energy, morphology and reproduction, through the consumption of food. Fulfilling its primary role, food must contain nutrients that are essential for the well-being of the living, along with others that are not essential but are still important for proper metabolism. These substances are known as bioactive substances. The subject of this article is to describe the main bioactive substances, their extraction and purification processes, their biological role and the technologies used to enhance their absorption and bioavailability. In addition, their application in natural foods is described, where they are added to transform them into functional foods. A holistic description of nutrition cannot be achieved without providing information about additives and preservatives that are added to foods, to enhance their organoleptic characteristics and extend their shelf life, but compromise food safety. In addition to altering the properties of food, these substances are responsible for emerging metabolic pathologies that are rampant worldwide.
Understanding Digital Mental Health Needs and Usage With an Artificial Intelligence–Led Mental Health App (Wysa) During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Sinha Chaitali , Meheli Saha , Kadaba Madhura
Published: December 2022

Background

There has been a surge in mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prompted the increased use of digital platforms. However, there is little known about the mental health needs and behaviors of the global population during the pandemic. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap through the analysis of real-world data collected from users of a digital mental health app (Wysa) regarding their engagement patterns and behaviors, as shown by their usage of the service.

Objective

This study aims to (1) examine the relationship between mental health distress, digital health uptake, and COVID-19 case numbers; (2) evaluate engagement patterns with the app during the study period; and (3) examine the efficacy of the app in improving mental health outcomes for its users during the pandemic.

Methods

This study used a retrospective observational design. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the app’s installations and emotional utterances were measured from March 2020 to October 2021 for the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and India and were mapped against COVID-19 case numbers and their peaks. The engagement of the users from this period (N=4541) with the Wysa app was compared to that of equivalent samples of users from a pre–COVID-19 period (1000 iterations). The efficacy was assessed for users who completed pre-post assessments for symptoms of depression (n=2061) and anxiety (n=1995) on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) test measures, respectively.

Results

Our findings demonstrate a significant positive correlation between the increase in the number of installs of the Wysa mental health app and the peaks of COVID-19 case numbers in the United Kingdom (P=.02) and India (P<.001). Findings indicate that users (N=4541) during the COVID period had a significantly higher engagement than the samples from the pre-COVID period, with a medium to large effect size for 80% of these 1000 iterative samples, as observed on the Mann-Whitney test. The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 pre-post assessments indicated statistically significant improvement with a medium effect size (PHQ-9: P=.57; GAD-7: P=.56).

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that emotional distress increased substantially during the pandemic, prompting the increased uptake of an artificial intelligence–led mental health app (Wysa), and also offers evidence that the Wysa app could support its users and its usage could result in a significant reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression. This study also highlights the importance of contextualizing interventions and suggests that digital health interventions can provide large populations with scalable and evidence-based support for mental health care.
Клінічна характеристика потенційно злоякісних утворень слизової оболонки порожнини рота та червоної облямівки
Authors: Mazur І.P. , Gasyk N.V. , Rybachuk A.V. , Malanchuk V.O. , Mazur P.V.
Published: December 2022

У статті наведена клінічна характеристика потенційно злоякісних новоутворень слизової оболонки порожнини рота та червоної облямівки. Найчастішими варіантами клінічної картини є виразка, яка не загоюється, іноді ущільнений вузол з виразковою поверхнею. Рак губ зазвичай має вигляд екзофітного утворення, вкритого кіркою, у деяких випадках — з проростанням у розташований під слизовою оболонкою м’яз, ерозії чи виразки із ущільненими краями. На пізніх стадіях пухлини можуть уражати прилеглі анатомічні структури, спричиняючи рухомість зубів, тризм, обмеження рухів язика, зміни чутливості, загрубілість голосу, збільшення лімфатичних вузлів та появу об’ємних утворень шиї.
Efisiensi termal dan efektivitas produksi kondensor pada solar still terpadu
Authors: Mugisidi Dan , Fajar Adittia , Rifky Rifky , Heriyani Oktarina
Published: December 2022

Water is a basic human need that must be fulfilled. The need for clean water is increasing while the availability of clean water is limited, so researchers are trying to use sea water as raw material for fresh water. Sea water is an abundant source of water but still contains salt, therefore it is necessary to separate sea water and its salt content to produce fresh water or desalination, one way is to use solar stil. Solar stills are mostly used for desalination processes on the coast and remote area because they can be operated easily and can be manufactured at low cost. However, solar still has low productivity, so various studies have been carried out to increase desalination yields, such as the addition of a condenser. Aim of this study was to determine the thermal efficiency and effectiveness of the condenser on solar stills. The research was conducted in period March - May 2021. The materials used are aluminum with a length of 300 mm, a width of 300 mm and a thickness of 1.6 mm for the basin plate, double glass with a thickness of 3 mm for the top and sides of the solar still. The study was conducted indoor with radiation intensity using halogen lamps. The variables measured were water temperature, evaporation, inner glass surface, condenser, inlet and outlet of the condenser cooler using a fluke meter, radiation intensity using a solar power meter and desalinated water using a digital balance. From the results of the study, the average thermal efficiency of the condenser in the integrated solar still reached 83.94% and the desalination mass of seawater reached 451.32 grams with the effectiveness of condenser production of 96.4% and the correlation value of 0.99.
Role of Local Government in Promoting Women’s Health in Tamil Nadu
Authors: RANJITHKUMAR Dr. A.
Published: December 2022

As a way of public health is concerned, the health issue of people in the nation is a crucial tool for all-round development of people. It is only a tool that develops the society and the state at large. Rural health is a vital weapon that develops the feeling of obligation as citizens towards rural advancement and management through the Panchayat Raj system for retaining sustainable rural health care services. The Panchayat Raj System plays an extensive role in the development of health, girls and child development and women participation in local administration, and so on. The Panchayat Raj institutions are an important device that plays a crucial position in rural health care services. The Panchayat Raj system is the backbone of rural health. The sustainable development of rural areas may be done easily in healthy surroundings and through first-class health care machines. Without a high-quality health care system and healthy surroundings, sustainable development is impossible. Indeed, Panchayat Raj Institutions play an essential role in improving primary health care and rural health.
NRG1 fusion-driven tumors: biology, detection, and the therapeutic role of afatinib and other ErbB-targeting agents
Authors: Liu Stephen
Published: December 2022

ErbB-targeted treatments, such as afatinib, a pan-ErbB tyrosine kinase inhibitor, are potential therapeutic strategies to address unmet treatment needs in patients harboring NRG1 fusions.
A review article published in Annals of Oncology discusses the biology, detection, and incidence of NRG1 fusions, and the therapeutic role of afatinib and other ErbB-targeted agents in patients with cancer harboring NRG1 fusions.
This Publication Perspective video summarizes the review article on behalf of Dr Stephen Liu (Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C., USA) and his co-authors.
Configuraciones de la(s) memoria(s) en la obra de David Viñas
Authors: Ferrante Betina , Giménez Pablo
Published: December 2022

Se analizan algunas zonas de la obra literaria y crítica de David Viñas a partir de un marco teórico organizado en torno a las categorías de “archivo” y “memoria” y a las problemáticas y derivas que surgen alrededor de ellas y que permiten focalizar las relaciones entre historia, literatura y cultura que transitan toda su obra; y establecer conexiones internas en la trama conformada por sus textos literarios y críticos, en cruces con otros materiales culturales.
Señalética en braille: Un caso práctico de diseño y producción para la escuela especial N° 6 de Rio gallegos
Authors: González Claudia N. , Talay Carlos A. , Rodríguez Herlein Diego R.
Published: December 2022

Las personas con discapacidad visual o visión reducida conforman un grupo de personas que normalmente no son tenidas en cuenta al momento de realizar las señalizaciones de referencia en instalaciones públicas o privadas. En donde se realizan este tipo de señalización, existe una referencia paralela a la del texto visual, realizada en el sistema Braille. Mediante esta señalización las personas con discapacidad visual o baja visión pueden identificar donde se encuentran y de esta manera ser autosuficientes en el desempeño diario. Para interpretar Braille se debe realizar un entrenamiento para adquirir el aprendizaje de este lenguaje. En este caso, una de las instituciones es la Escuela Especial Nº 6 ubicada en la localidad de Rio Gallegos, provincia de Santa Cruz, donde se realiza este entrenamiento. En este proyecto, se ha realizado asistencia logística que consta en la provisión de cartelera en sistema Braille, a los efectos que los alumnos de la Escuela Especial Nº 6 puedan desenvolverse por la institución sin ayuda.
Optimización de rutas en la recolección de residuos tecnológicos
Authors: Lopez Miguel , Villagra Andrea , Pandolfi Daniel
Published: December 2022

La creciente demanda en el uso las tecnologías de la información y comunicación han revolucionado nuestra vida cotidiana, sin embargo, han contribuido a aumentar las preocupaciones ambientales y sociales. La aceleración de factores como el agotamiento y escasez de recursos, daños ambientales, uso de agua y energía, y un incremento insostenible de desechos tecnológicos en zonas urbanas, se ha convertido en una preocupación para el gobierno. El sostenimiento del ritmo de consumo depende de estrategias que permitan el reciclaje de los desechos y el fortalecimiento de una economía circular realizando un cambio sistémico, en la investigación y la innovación, tanto tecnológica como logística.

Dada la importancia de la recolección y transporte de los residuos, abordamos en este trabajo la programación de la logística de recolección de residuos tecnológicos que corresponde al problema de enrutamiento de vehículos (Vehicle Routing Problem, VRP). Se aplican dos metaheurísticas poblaciones, el algoritmo genético celular (en inglés, Cellular Genetic Algorithm – cGA) y el algoritmo de Optimización basada en Colonia de Hormigas (en inglés, Ant Colony Optimization - ACO) usados en la generación de recorridos óptimos para la recolección de estos residuos. Además, se utilizan instancias de las ciudades de Caleta Olivia y Comodoro Rivadavia con diferentes escenarios de recolección. El algoritmo ACO muestra la obtención de las mejores rutas (las que minimizan los kilómetros recorridos) comparadas con las obtenidas por cGA. Se realizan análisis estadísticos que confirman estos resultados.
Science communicaton and rhetorics — a review of `Recontextualized Knowledge. Rhetoric – Situation – Science Communication'
Authors: Leßmöllmann Annette , Hanauska Monika
Published: December 2022

In their anthology, Olaf Kramer and Markus Gottschling demonstrate that a closer look at rhetoric as both the technique and the analytical tool concerned with persuasion can open up new perspectives on science communication for communication scientists as well as for practitioners.
DEPENDÊNCIA ESPACIAL NO COMPORTAMENTO DE PREÇOS NA REVENDA DE ETANOL E DE GASOLINA NA CIDADE DE SOROCABA-SP
Authors: Alves Ana Carolina Martins , Pitelli Mariusa Momenti , Figueiredo Adelson Martins , Mascarini Suelene
Published: December 2022

Nesta pesquisa analisou-se o comportamento dos preços praticados pelos revendedores de combustíveis líquidos, etanol e gasolina comum, na cidade de Sorocaba-SP, no período de janeiro de 2014 a junho de 2017, com base em uma amostra de preços fornecida pela Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP). Buscou-se compreender o comportamento estratégico destes agentes a fim de identificar indícios de dependência espacial nos preços do etanol e da gasolina comum, avaliando a interação em que alterações nos preços dos combustíveis em determinado posto revendedor influenciam e/ou são influenciadas por eventos ocorridos em outros postos. Os resultados para ambos os combustíveis corroboram com hipótese da existência de relação espacial entre os preços nos diferentes postos da cidade. Portanto, alterações nos preços do etanol ou da gasolina em um posto revendedor influenciam os preços destes combustíveis nos postos vizinhos e quanto mais próximos os postos, maior é a influência sobre o preço do posto vizinho.
Acolhimento institucional de adolescentes: uma intervenção psicossocial
Authors: Da Costa Santos Thays Cristhine , Pereira Raimundo Raissa Natália , Eiras Coelho Soares Laura Cristina
Published: December 2022

O artigo relata intervenção psicossocial desenvolvida em instituição de acolhimento para adolescentes do sexo masculino com trajetória de vida nas ruas. Tratou-se de atuação em estágio curricular em Processos Psicossociais, tendo como aporte teórico a Psicologia Social Jurídica. A partir do levantamento, por meio da observação-participante, das demandas para capacitação dos educadores dessa instituição, elaborou-se intervenção que visou fortalecer o acolhimento institucional como um local de proteção, por meio do trabalho realizado com os educadores. O despreparo dos integrantes da rede de assistência social e saúde, a insuficiência de políticas públicas voltadas para a juventude no município e outros fatores decorrentes do estigma atribuído aos adolescentes acolhidos, majoritariamente negros e pobres, remetem às situações de violências e de violações de direitos que tem implicações subjetivas, econômicas, políticas, sociais e culturais. Como prática psi de enfrentamento ao racismo estrutural, intervir neste local auxilia na construção de uma sociedade justa e igualitária.
Acolhimento psicológico infantojuvenil na Rede de Atenção Psicossocial (RAPS)
Authors: FRAZATTO CARINA FURLANETO , DALOSSO FERNANDA DE JESUS
Published: December 2022

O texto discute a implantação da estratégia de acolhimento para crianças e adolescentes, protagonizada por três psicólogas, entre 2014 e 2018, em um município do norte do Paraná. Valendo-se do acolhimento em grupo, foi possível distinguir a demanda direcionada à Psicologia, traçar estratégias adequadas a cada caso e identificar outros profissionais e setores importantes para um cuidado integral. Com isso, extinguiu-se a fila de espera para atendimento psicológico, fornecendo-se uma resposta imediata a todos os casos e possibilitando desdobramentos, inclusive no âmbito da rede intersetorial. Conclui-se que a experiência relatada aponta caminhos para a efetivação do cuidado em saúde mental, bem como indica o desafio de intervir de forma contextualizada e territorializada ante o público infantojuvenil.
O Fardo da Segurança: uma análise institucional com bombeiros militares
Authors: Hintz Moraes Mariana , De Moraes Riva Maria Eduarda , Perez Karine Vanessa
Published: December 2022

A Análise Institucional tem como intuito principal provocar os indivíduos nas instituições a estabelecer um processo de autoanálise e autogestão. Assim, este trabalho consiste no relato de uma análise institucional realizada no Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de um município do Rio Grande do Sul, como tarefa obrigatória para a conclusão de Estágio Básico do Curso de Psicologia. Foram realizadas visitas ao Corpo de Bombeiros, nas quais pode-se observar o funcionamento da instituição. Posteriormente, foram propostas rodas de conversas, nas quais foi lançada como pergunta disparadora de diálogo: “o que significa ser bombeiro para você?”. Isso posto, emergiu enquanto demanda a busca de identidade própria dos bombeiros e a necessidade de uma atenção mais sensível às questões institucionais. Destaca-se o anseio dos trabalhadores sobre a necessidade de um profissional da psicologia inserido no cotidiano do quartel militar, disponível para intervenções individuais e coletivos nas unidades de trabalho.