bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wastewater-Based Epidemiology and Long-Read Sequencing to Identify Enterovirus Circulation in Three Municipalities in Maricopa County, Arizona, Southwest United States between June and October 2020
Authors: Faleye Temitope O. C. , Bowes Devin A. , Driver Erin M. , Adhikari Sangeet , Adams Deborah , Varsani Arvind , Halden Rolf U. , Scotch Matthew
Published: September 2021

We used wastewater-based epidemiology and amplicon-based long-read high-throughput sequencing for surveillance of enteroviruses (EVs) in Maricopa County, Arizona, Southwest United States. We collected 48 samples from 13 sites in three municipalities between 18 June and 1 October 2020, and filtered (175 mL each; 0.45 µm pore size) and extracted RNA from the filter-trapped solids. The RNA was converted to cDNA and processed through two workflows (Sanger sequencing (SSW) and long-read Illumina sequencing (LRISW)) each including a nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) assay. We subjected the ~350 bp amplicon from SSW to Sanger sequencing and the ~1900–2400 bp amplicon from LRISW to Illumina sequencing. We identified EV contigs from 11 of the 13 sites and 41.67% (20/48) of screened samples. Using the LRISW, we detected nine EV genotypes from three species (Enterovirus A (CVA4, EV-A76, EV-A90), Enterovirus B (E14) and Enterovirus C (CVA1, CVA11, CVA13, CVA19 and CVA24)) with Enterovirus C representing approximately 90% of the variants. However, the SSW only detected the five Enterovirus C types. Similarity and phylogenetic analysis showed that multiple Enterovirus C lineages were circulating, co-infecting and recombining in the population during the season despite the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the non-pharmaceutical public health measures taken to curb transmission.
One Health Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Seropositivity among Pets in Households with Confirmed Human COVID-19 Cases—Utah and Wisconsin, 2020
Authors: Goryoka Grace W. , Cossaboom Caitlin M. , Gharpure Radhika , Dawson Patrick , Tansey Cassandra , Rossow John , Mrotz Victoria , Rooney Jane , Torchetti Mia , Loiacono Christina M. , Killian Mary L. , Jenkins-Moore Melinda , Lim Ailam , Poulsen Keith , Christensen Dan , Sweet Emma , Peterson Dallin , Sangster Anna L. , Young Erin L. , Oakeson Kelly F. , Taylor Dean , Price Amanda , Kiphibane Tair , Klos Rachel , Konkle Darlene , Bhattacharyya Sanjib , Dasu Trivikram , Chu Victoria T. , Lewis Nathaniel M. , Queen Krista , Zhang Jing , Uehara Anna , Dietrich Elizabeth A. , Tong Suxiang , Kirking Hannah L. , Doty Jeffrey B. , Murrell Laura S. , Spengler Jessica R. , Straily Anne , Wallace Ryan , Barton Behravesh Casey
Published: September 2021

Approximately 67% of U.S. households have pets. Limited data are available on SARS-CoV-2 in pets. We assessed SARS-CoV-2 infection in pets during a COVID-19 household transmission investigation. Pets from households with ≥1 person with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 were eligible for inclusion from April–May 2020. We enrolled 37 dogs and 19 cats from 34 households. All oropharyngeal, nasal, and rectal swabs tested negative by rRT-PCR; one dog’s fur swabs (2%) tested positive by rRT-PCR at the first sampling. Among 47 pets with serological results, eight (17%) pets (four dogs, four cats) from 6/30 (20%) households had detectable SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies. In households with a seropositive pet, the proportion of people with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 was greater (median 79%; range: 40–100%) compared to households with no seropositive pet (median 37%; range: 13–100%) (p = 0.01). Thirty-three pets with serologic results had frequent daily contact (≥1 h) with the index patient before the person’s COVID-19 diagnosis. Of these 33 pets, 14 (42%) had decreased contact with the index patient after diagnosis and none were seropositive; of the 19 (58%) pets with continued contact, four (21%) were seropositive. Seropositive pets likely acquired infection after contact with people with COVID-19. People with COVID-19 should restrict contact with pets and other animals.
Community Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change in Coastal Areas of Mexico
Authors: Escudero Mireille , Mendoza Edgar
Published: September 2021

Climate change adaptation is an increasingly important topic addressed in the face of the current and expected future impacts by climate change that the social, economic and ecological systems are experiencing worldwide. Despite the advances reported in the literature, adaptation to climate change is still considered a challenge to move from planning to the practical implementation of successful interventions. In this regard, identifying international key barriers, exchanges of experiences and lessons learned may facilitate the progress of the coasts’ sustainable and resilient future. The coast of Mexico is an excellent study area. High population densities occur along the coastal zone, whose main economic activity is related to primary and tertiary sectors. Additionally, a great diversity of coastal ecosystems exists, which are threatened by anthropogenic and hydrometeorological impacts. Under these circumstances, the population is becoming aware of the urgent need to adapt to the consequences of climate change. In this sense, this paper reviews research contributions concerning population perception to climate change and adaptation strategies in Mexico’s coastal zone. The findings highlight critical institutional difficulties and social barriers that have impeded the effective implementation of adaptation strategies to climate change in Mexico and consider steps to address them. However, adaptation strategies that show the prevention culture of some coastal communities have been found and also results of successful projects carried out, especially on mangrove forest and coral reef restoration, which are of essential importance to consider to progress on the path of a successful adaptation to climate change in Mexico.
Machine Learning Models for Predicting Water Quality of Treated Fruit and Vegetable Wastewater
Authors: Mundi Gurvinder , Zytner Richard G. , Warriner Keith , Bonakdari Hossein , Gharabaghi Bahram
Published: September 2021

Wash-waters and wastewaters from the fruit and vegetable processing industry are characterized in terms of solids and organic content that requires treatment to meet regulatory standards for purpose-of-use. In the following, the efficacy of 13 different water remediation methods (coagulation, filtration, bioreactors, and ultraviolet-based methods) to treat fourteen types of wastewater derived from fruit and vegetable processing (fruit, root vegetables, leafy greens) were examined. Each treatment was assessed in terms of reducing suspended solids, total phosphorus, nitrogen, biochemical and chemical oxygen demand. From the data generated, it was possible to develop predictive modeling for each of the water treatments tested. Models to predict post-treatment water quality were studied and developed using multiple linear regression (coefficient of determination (R2) of 30 to 83%), which were improved by the generalized structure of group method of data handling models (R2 of 73–99%). The selection of multiple linear regression and the generalized structure of group method of data handling models was due to the ability of the models to produce robust equations for ease of use and practicality. The large variability and complex nature of wastewater quality parameters were challenging to represent in linear models; however, they were better suited for group method of data handling technique as shown in the study. The model provides an important tool to end users in selecting the appropriate treatment based on the original wastewater characteristics and required standards for the treated water.
A New Normalized Groundwater Age-Based Index for Quantitative Evaluation of the Vulnerability to Seawater Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers: Implications for Management and Risk Assessments
Authors: Sbai Mohammed Adil , Larabi Abdelkader , Fahs Marwan , Doummar Joanna
Published: September 2021

The vulnerability of coastal aquifers to seawater intrusion has been largely relying on data-driven indexing approaches despite their shortcomings to depict the complex processes of groundwater flow and mass transport under variable velocity conditions. This paper introduces a modelling-based alternative technique relying on a normalized saltwater age vulnerability index post-processed from results of a variable density flow simulation. This distributed index is obtained from the steady-state distribution of the salinity and a restriction of the mean groundwater age to a mean saltwater age distribution. This approach provides a novel way to shift from the concentration space into a vulnerability assessment space to evaluate the threats to coastal aquifers. The method requires only a sequential numerical solution of two steady state sets of equations. Several variants of the hypothetical Henry problem and a case study in Lebanon are selected for demonstration. Results highlight this approach ability to rank, compare, and validate different scenarios for coastal water resources management. A novel concept of zero-vulnerability line/surface delineating the coastal area threatened by seawater intrusion has shown to be relevant for optimal management of coastal aquifers and risk assessments. Hence, this work provides a new tool to sustainably manage and protect coastal groundwater resources.
ACTIVITY OF THE ART STUDIES DEPARTMENT IN POLTAVA INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE PERIOD FROM 1921 TO 1933 YEAR
Authors: Dem’yanko Natalija
Published: September 2021

The article outlines the essence of the activity of the Department of Art Studies in Poltava Institute of Public Education (INO) for the training of pedagogical staff in the period from 1921 to 1933. The material and organizational-methodical conditions of its creation and functioning under direction of the famous Ukrainian musicologist, teacher, ethnographer, choreographer, conductor and composer V. M. Verkhovinets are revealed. The main directions of department's activity are described: musical- theoretical, conductor-choir, instrumental-performing, methodical training of future teachers; organization of research work and pedagogical practice of students  in various educational institutions; preparation of concert programs and performances of student choir and other amateur art groups; conducting active public and cultural- mass work within the educational institution, city and region. The forms of educational process organization, including lecture classes, laboratory and scientific workshops, scientific observations and experiments, practice of teaching, studying of techniques, textbooks, scientific and educational and popular literature of corresponding specialties, labor practices, holding of student conferences for discussion of practical results are determined. The features of organization and diverse activities (educational, rehearsal, concert) of student choir in Poltava INO are revealed. Methods and principles (scientific, systematic, consistency, accessibility, visibility, unity of theory and practice of teaching educational disciplines are revealed).
CONCEPTUAL APPROACHES OF IVAN ZIAZIUN TO DEVELOPMENT OF PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION IN UKRAINE
Authors: Khomich Lydiia
Published: September 2021

The article reveals the content of conceptual approaches to the training of teachers identified by Ivan Ziaziun during his professional activities as Rector of Pedagogical Institute, the Minister of Education, Director of the Institute of NAPS of Ukraine. They are based on the methodological principles, the continuity and multi- levelness of pedagogical education in Ukraine. The Concept of Teacher Education (1998) and Conceptual Approaches to the Development of Multilevel Pedagogical Education in Ukraine (2011) states that the training of future teachers to educational and pedagogical action is determined by social and educational conditions and changes in the system of teacher education. The tasks of multilevel structure of higher pedagogical education are to meet a variety of cultural, educational, theoretical,practical, scientific, aesthetic, ethical and other demands of an individual and society, raising the general cultural, scientific and vocational training in response to the needs of modern society, and the market of educational work. In the structure of the substantive and content component of the teacher's professional training, ideas of psychological and pedagogical mechanisms of personal development, value content of special subjects and ways of their humanization, strengthening the professional orientation of special disciplines and the integrative function of psychological and pedagogical science as a source of development of new paradigms of psychological and pedagogical thinking in the system of education and upbringing are gaining special significance. A teacher trained to work in a personally developing pedagogical system must have reflexive pedagogical thinking, including a categorical apparatus of self-examination, self-expertise and self-control, the basics of individual style in the future authorial system of pedagogical action, self-developmental settings, dialogue, and perception of the person's world of the pupil. Conceptual approaches identified by Ivan Ziaziun are realities of life experience and have a close connection with life, so they need to be taken into account in the current conditions of reforming the system of vocational teacher training.
SPIRITUALITY IN THE EDUCATIONAL TRADITION OF HUMANISTS OF THE EPOСHE OF THE EUROPEAN REVIVAL (END OF XIV – XVI CENTURY)
Authors: Hod Borys , Hod Nataliia
Published: September 2021

In connection with the integration of Ukraine into the European community, there is a need for a more substantive study of the European experience of education and upbringing, in particular the legacy of representatives of «Christian humanism». European humanism had a common Renaissance foundation, but the emphasis in different currents did not coincide.The  religious  and  philosophical  movement  «devoteo  moderna»  (founder G. Grote) was propagated in Germany and the Netherlands. Its representatives supported the individualization of education, moral perfection of the individual through persistent mental and emotional work, «imitation of Christ», reading religious literature, caring for the sick and the unable. They had an initiative to establish fraternal schools, and later – the organization of book printing.The main propagandist of the ideas of spirituality in England became the group of «Oxford intellectuals (reformers)» (V. Grossin, J. Colet, V. Lilly, T. Linekr, etc.). The group developed the idea of renewal of society through enlightenment, propaganda of morality on the model of Gospel and practices of early Christianity.J. Kolet called for the restoration of the true meaning of the teachings of Christ by addressing the project of creating a new grammatical school with a humanistic program of education and upbringing.T. Moore and H. Vives continued the ideas of Pico della Mirandolly, partly Gallic priests-druids. T. Moore linked the spiritual development of a person with the socio-political transformations of society on the basis of «true» Christian ethics in the mould of the doctrine of Christ, a broad tolerance. The teaching of children in the state of utopians was practiced by priests as «"guardians of traditions».«Philosophy of Christ» by Erasmus of Rotterdam was formed under the influence of «new piety», the ideas of J. Kolet, Florentine Neoplatonism and early Christian patristic literature. He believed that ritualism should not interfere with the true meaning of Christ's doctrine, urged as soon as possible to begin the upbringing of a Christian, to maintain self-perfection through reflection and confession. «Mentor of Europe» offered the actual ethical principles and values for the present.In our time, when searches for new forms and methods of spiritual and moral education in the conditions of overcoming the spiritual crisis are conducting, it is useful to apply to the pedagogical ideas and experience of humanists of the epoch of the European Renaissance, verified by centuries of practice.
ARTISTIC AND PEDAGOGICAL HERITAGE OF KIM VASYLENKO AS A CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PHENOMENON
Authors: Zhyrov Oleksandr
Published: September 2021

The article attempts to generalize and supplement the notion of the phenomenon of the creative personality of the famous Ukrainian teacher-artist K. Vasylenko. Various aspects of his activity as a scientist, choreographer, teacher, researcher of dance art, organizer of cultural life in the country, founder of higher choreographic education in Ukraine are considered. His artistic and pedagogical ideas are systematized. The role played by K. Vaselenko in the processes of formation and development of Ukrainian folk-stage choreography has been established.The pedagogical experience of K. Vasylenko's activity in amateur dancing groups «Dnipro» and «Darnychanka» is analyzed. The didactic components of thecontent of the creative pedagogical process in the groups of amateur performances (political and mass work, educational and upbringing activities, stage work, concert activities, organizational and cultural-mass work, seminars of the creative group and public leaders of choreographers) are determined and grounded. The place of dance folklore in the system of education of dancers-amateurs has been established. The peculiarities of cooperation of the choreographer with the cultural-educational society«Ukraine», aimed at popularization of national culture in Ukraine and abroad, are revealed.The factors that determined the phenomenon of K. Vasylenko has been established: family upbringing; participation in amateur activities during schooling; cooperation with prominent Ukrainian figures of the 20th century; cultural and educational activities at the Dance and Honored Dance ensembles of the Ukrainian SSR «Dnipro» and «Darnychanka»; ethnographic research activity at the Institute of Art Studies, Folklore and Ethnography; scientific and pedagogical activity at Kiev State Institute of Culture; active cooperation with the cultural-educational society «Ukraine»; personal and professional self-improvement of the teacher throughout life.
PHILOSOPHICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNICATIVE CULTURE OF SPECIALISTS IN SOCIONIC PROFESSIONS
Authors: Rudenko Larisa
Published: September 2021

On the basis of philosophical and psychological and pedagogical analysis of the concept of communicative culture, its essence as a personal characteristic of specialists of socionic professions is determined in the article.The philosophical meaning of the concept "communicative culture" lies in the specific manifestation of social culture, characterized by the "human dimension" of social and interpersonal relations and aimed at enriching individuals by means of information exchange, the mutual transfer of knowledge, the dissemination of positive experiences of joint life. At the same time, communicative culture involves expanding the boundaries of communicative activities, introducing meaningful principles of mutual understanding of people in society, measures and standards of forms of their communicative interaction. The psychological and pedagogical content of communicative culture is determined by personal factors and consists of the ability of a person to reconcile and correlate his actions with others, the selection of arguments, understanding and respectful attitude to the views of others, which ensures the regulation of relationships in achieving the common goal of activity; as well as in readiness for tactful communicative interaction and reflection in communicative activity.As a component of the professional culture of specialists in socionic professions, communicative culture is a personal and professional value and is characterized by a focus on another subject of the communicative process, the ability of each partner to create psychological conditions that will promote manifestation at the optimal level of their intellectual-volitional and moral-ethical potential. The communicative culture reflects a degree of social activity of the individual, the social significance of the norms of his behavior, the use of appropriate means of communicative activity. Instead, communicative culture belongs to social communication and is determined by the prevailing norms and ways of fixing, preservation and dissemination of cultural content in society.In the context of our research, the communicative culture of specialists in socionic professions is regarded as an important quality that promotes the implementation of their professional competence, and in today's market relations determines the level of success and effectiveness of the social sphere. In view of this, we consider its formation as one of the priority tasks of their professional training.
ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AS A COMPONENT OF PUPILS’ ECOLOGICAL COMPETENCE
Authors: Yaprynets T. , Shukanova A.
Published: September 2021

The article substantiates the importance of understanding the interdependence between the development of society, the state of the environment, and the content of education to address environmental threats and challenges. It is proved that environmental knowledge has a general cultural value. It is because the level of their formation depends on ecological worldview development, and hence the prospects for human survival. It is determined that studying Geography allows developing the basics of the strategy of preserving the living environment of mankind. The formation of pupils’ environmental knowledge as a component of ecological competence is essential for changes the individual’s consciousness and behavior, the harmonization of relations in the system ‘society-nature’. Accordingly, the geographical aspects of environmental knowledge are characterized by those that consist primarily in their space (chorological paradigm) and relationships with human society (paradigm of durable-sustainable, balanced development). Ecological competence refers to the integral development of personality, which combines normative, cognitive, emotional-motivational, and practical components, and provides the ability to identify, understand, and evaluate modern processes aimed at ensuring ecological balance and rational use of nature. The most favorable period for the formation of such competence is definitely the middle school age. Analysis of scientific and methodological literature on the issue allowed identifying personal, cognitive, and activity components of ecological competence. Scientific approaches to develop its theoretical provisions are scientific, systemic, value, normative, and personal activity approaches. It is proved that environmental competence, as a component of ecological competence, is inherently integrative. Its core is formed while teaching school subjects related to the Natural Science educational field and as the basis of ecological culture permeates the content of other school subjects.
MODELING OF PATIO ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE THERMAL COMFORT OF URBAN HOUSING IN THE SEMI-ARID CLIMATE OF ALGERIA.
Authors: Bouhezam F. , Kolesnikova T.
Published: September 2021

The article aims to substantiate the role of the patio and its effect on thermal comfort in urban housing, especially in the semi-arid climatic zones of Algeria. In semi-dry cities, the aim is always to avoid direct sunlight and to seek shade and freshness in the summer season. Indeed, the patio is one of the bioclimatic architectural devices that responds to the field of indoor thermal environments and contributes to the creation of comfortable atmosphere. In this study, authors tried to assess the impact of patio geometry on thermal comfort inside housing in the semi-arid climate of Oum El Bouaghi. The study is based on the method of mathematical modeling implemented in the program ECOTECT. It evaluates the impact of the proportional coefficient H/L (height/width) on the value of PMV (Predicted Mean Vote), and PPD (Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied). The results of this study show that the patio plays an important role in thermal comfort in urban housing. The patio significantly improves the PMV value and reduces the PPD value, increasing sunlight in winter and providing passive space cooling in summer. However, for optimal thermal comfort, the proportional H/L value must be greater than 2.5.
TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC SPACES BASED ON THE SYMBOLIC INTERPRETATION OF ELEMENTS OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Gavrilova M. , Gavrilov A.
Published: September 2021

One of the important design topics is the formation of the urban environment based on modern comfort requirements, considering the historical content and identifying the special uniqueness of the place. The use of symbolic interpretation of characteristic elements of the environment: such as the earth's surface, various forms of relief, vegetation, water structures and small architectural forms when creating urban open areas allows to create a bright expressive image of public space. The application of this principle contributes to the strengthening of the information content of the historical urban environment and the creation of a special memorability of the transformed space. The use of symbolic compositions in urban space increases the figurative characteristics of the environment, revealing its individuality and consolidating its identity. The methods of transmitting certain information using signs and symbols to create stable visual priorities in the public environment are identified. It is noted that the methods of transformation of public spaces presented in the study provides increasing the figurative characteristics of environments without significant urban planning changes, to reveal its identity and to increase the environmental sustainability of urban space. Examples of the use of symbolic interpretation in the Russian and foreign experience of creating new public urban spaces are given.
STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL APPROACH AS A METHODOLOGICAL BASIS FOR MODELING URBAN PLANNING SYSTEM OF ECOTOURISM TERRITORIES
Authors: Astanin D.
Published: September 2021

Ecotourism territory is a specially protected natural area, whose function is the development of ecological tourism. The purpose of the development of the ecotourism territory is to preserve the natural and cultural heritage, with the recreational use of the territory. The contradictions that arise between the recreational use of the territory and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage lead to the need to manage the processes of recreational impact on the territory. The tool for solving the problem is a modeling method that provides the necessary synthesis of knowledge about the human environment. The complexity of the urban planning system of the ecotourism territory does not allow making urban planning decisions based on one comprehensive model. The system representation of the modeling object consists of an interconnected consideration of it from functional and morphological (structural) positions. Therefore, the structural and functional approach has become the methodological basis for modeling. It allows determining the main spatial patterns of the formation of a stable planning structure of the ecotourism territory. The structural-functional approach provides consideration of external environment of the ecotourism territory as a holistic formation - a territorial system. It makes possible to comprehensively evaluate and present it as the urban planning system. The functional decomposition of the urban planning system consists in a hierarchical division of functions into the main (preservation of natural and cultural heritage), subordinate main (recreational use of the territory) and additional (servicing visitors and territories). As a result, the sustainability of the planning framework structure depends on the preservation and restoration of the integrity of the ecological and eco-cultural frameworks of the ecotourism territory.
Public-Private Partnerships With Unhealthy Commodity Industries: Are They Undermining Real Progress in Non-Communicable Disease Prevention? Competing Frames in Global Health Governance: An Analysis of Stakeholder Influence on the Political Declaration on Non-communicable Diseases
Authors: Rinaldi Chiara
Published: September 2021

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and whole-of-society approaches are increasingly common in public health promotion and non-communicable disease prevention, despite a lack of evidence in favour of their effectiveness in improving health outcomes. While PPPs may have advantages, they also give industry actors more influence over the design and implementation of public health strategies and interventions. Partnering with unhealthy commodity industries in particular – including the alcohol and ultra-processed food and beverages industries – can pose significant risks to public health due to these industries’ deep-rooted conflicts of interest. In this commentary, I reiterate Suzuki et al.’s message about the importance of assessing and managing conflicts of interest before engaging with non-state actors through PPPs or other forms of engagement.
A case of cardiac arrest following Brugada syndrome as a rare disorder
Authors: Habibzadeh Seyed Reza , Abiri Samaneh , Barazandehpour Saeed , Zarei Mohammad Javad , Foroughian Mahdi , Akbari Hamideh , Kalani Navid , Rayat Dost Esmaeil , Hojati Seyed Hamed
Published: September 2021

Objective: Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a disorder in which the electrical activity in the heart is abnormal and affects individuals with cardiac dysrhythmia. In the present study, we introduce a case diagnosed with BrS, admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) and received treatments following sudden cardiac arrest. Case Report: The patient was a male 25-year-old medical student enrolled in the sixth academic year who suffered from loss of consciousness due to sudden cardiac arrest. The patient immediately received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) measures, was visited by a cardiologist and a neurologist, and was consequently treated with medications. After an 8-day stay in the coronary care unit (CCU), the patient regained his level of consciousness and he was transferred to the ICU of Faghihi hospital in the city of Shiraz, Iran. Being diagnosed with BrS and following pulmonary aspiration treatments, he finally implanted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Conclusion: Fortunately, necessary measures had been taken on time for the introduced patient and he was discharged with full recovery after 6 days.
Diagnostic relevance of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in early detection of acute kidney injury
Authors: Mahadevaiah Madhusudhan , Nidasale Thimmaiah Murali Mohan , Yerramsetty Venu Sashank , Kumar Jeevan , Kumar Ranjith
Published: September 2021

Objective: To evaluate the predictive and diagnostic accuracy of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in acute kidney injury (AKI) and also to predict the renal replacement therapy (RRT) using NGAL as a marker. Methods: This prospective study was conducted among the patients admitted to intensive care units. Plasma samples were collected 24 hours after admission and NGAL was measured using Triage® NGAL test, a specific point of care test which is based on the mechanism of fluorescence immunoassay. The diagnostic accuracy of plasma NGAL (pNGAL) to predict AKI in critically ill patients of ICU was assessed by applying receiver operator curve (ROC) analysis and calculating the area under the curve (AUC). Results: In this study, 100 patients with the mean age of 49.56±19.2 years were included for the period of 18 months. The blood samples were withdrawn from the patients 24 and 44 hours after admission. Totally, 55% (n=55) of ICU patients were diagnosed with AKI. Plasma NGAL level was significantly increased in AKI patients as compared to non-AKI patients (742.65±734.72 vs. 255.62±440.09 μg/L; P<0.01). The sensitivity and specificity of NGAL for diagnosing AKI was 83.6% and 88.9%, respectively. The overall diagnostic accuracy was 86%. Diagnostic accuracy of NGAL for requirement of RRT was 51%. Conclusion: Plasma NGAL is a reliable marker for patients with AKI in ICU, in case the cause of kidney injury is not known. In addition, NGAL also predicts the RRT need based on AKI severity.
Consumo de carne suína e derivados pela população de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Souza Myriam Cristiane Morais , Palencia Jorge Yair Perez , Lemes Marina Alves Gomes , Gonçalves Alice Cristina Sarmento , de Piza Paola Cristina , Fonseca Leonardo da Silva
Published: September 2021

Objetivou-se caracterizar o mercado consumidor de carne suína no município de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais. Foram selecionados aleatoriamente 360 consumidores para as entrevistas. Fatores como sexo, faixa etária, escolaridade, ocupação e renda familiar caracterizaram a população entrevistada. Em Juiz de Fora, a carne suína se encontra na terceira posição em preferência dos consumidores, atrás da carne bovina e de frango. Os entrevistados demonstram preferência pelos derivados da carne suína. A carne suína e derivados são consumidos entre dois e três vezes por semana pela maioria da população (43,71% e 50,43% respectivamente). O sabor é o principal motivo pela escolha da carne suína, sendo o pernil (36%) o corte citado como preferido. Segundo os entrevistados, a quantidade de gordura, calorias e colesterol é o principal entrave para o consumo desta carne no município.
Generalized Oresme Numbers
Authors: Soykan Yüksel
Published: September 2021

In this paper, we introduce the generalized Oresme sequence and we deal with, in detail, three special cases which we call them modified Oresme, Oresme-Lucas and Oresme sequences. We present Binet's formulas, generating functions, Simson formulas, and the summation formulas for these sequences. Moreover, we give some identities and matrices related with these sequences.
“BRAIN DRAIN” AS A GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROBLEM
Authors: Despotović Danijela , Cvetanović Slobodan , Ilić Vojislav , Ribać Sretko
Published: September 2021

When a county is not capable of retaining its best educated citizens, then we speak of the phenomenon called ―brain drain‖. In the resent conditions of economy, more efficient use of knowledge in relation to other competitors is the base of success for economic protagonists on the global market. In modern societies, education and training, i.e. knowledge and skills have been key components of individual and economic productivity as a whole for a long time. Many relatively rich countries nowadays have made progress primarily thanks to investment in education and training. It turned out that investment in knowledge in contemporary conditions of manufacturing marked the most prosperous investment. Today, the most developed countries worldwide are those that have greater participation of education costs in the structure of gross domestic product. However, the knowledge per se is not capable of transforming economy, i.e. of generating economic growth and development. Education thus becomes a specific centre of knowledge society, while schooling is its key institution. This assumption increasingly gains significance in leading world enterprises. The real competitive advantage of enterprises will include their capability for faster and better learning in comparison to competition, for gathering, disseminating and permanently increasing their knowledge. The knowledge and experience acquired in various investigations circulates throughout the world, and the leading world enterprises efficiently use them. Based on Global Competitive Index and Knowledge Economy Index (KEI) the paper firstly investigates the dependence of gross domestic product per capita (GDP pc) and Knowledge Economy Index at the global level. Then, the attention is directed to detection of dependence of economic growth upon efficient use of talent (also at global level in the period 2006-2014). Finally, the paper investigates the dependence of Global Competitiveness Index on the composite variable which is obtained as the arithmetic mean of the average value of two scalar indicators: a) Country capacity to retain and b) Country capacity to attract talents at global level in the period 2013-2017. This led to the conclusion that at global level, the positive correlation was present between the Knowledge Economy Index and efficient use of talent on the one hand, and gross domestic product per capita on the other. Also, the positive correlation was confirmed between the Country capacity to retain and attract talents and competitiveness of a country. These positive correlations were perceived as obvious, and the relation of GDP per capita appeared as polynomial function (since GDP per capita was usually modelled as always positive value).
THE ROLE OF POLITICAL FORCES AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF ECONOMIC ELITE IN THE CONDITIONS OF MARKET ECONOMY
Authors: Stoyanova Valentina
Published: September 2021

The question we put here is to look for an answer whether the elites are capable of solving the problems of Bulgarian society. It is impossible to realize a fully scientific understanding of the social processes in Bulgaria. Conscientious critical reporting, monitoring, and registration will allow for a later theoretical analysis. This is not the result of scientific scepticism, but of a reality in which Bulgaria slowly, difficultly, confused, deformed enters the modern world, into a new social space. Having left a historical age with its values, it applies a way of government unable to implement the basic principles of democracy and the market economy, not only because the roads are many and unknown. And because in the market economy the behaviour of the main economic agents in the intervention of the economic institutions is decisive. Because the reformability of the society depends on the ability of the elite. According to R. Reach, „the market is a human being, a variable amount of a set of judgments about individual rights and responsibilities―. Society and the economy need strong economic elite. It is available, but it is heterogeneous. Diversity includes many contradictions and conflicts. By protecting their own interests, the individual groups try to influence the political institutions to take one or another solution that favours them.
La Comuna por la vida o la vida por la Comuna
Authors: Tessio Julia
Published: September 2021

El artículo aborda la participación de las mujeres que protagonizaron las jornadas revolucionarias de 1871, buscando dialogar con las distintas imágenes y relatos que se han construido alrededor de su participación. A 150 años, es necesario volver a preguntarse quiénes fueron esas protagonistas y cuáles fueron los motivos de su participación, buscando más allá de las renombradas dirigentes y las combatientes que se destacan en las memorias. Para ello, buscando romper con los mitos, las idealizaciones y reduccionismos, se desarrolla un análisis que parte de las condiciones estructurales de la clase trabajadora y de las proletarias en particular, tanto en el terreno de la producción como en el de la reproducción de la fuerza de trabajo, sus formas de organización, la participación en las asociaciones de trabajadores, la vinculación con las tradiciones feministas; en todos los niveles sin perder de vista las tensiones y contradicciones. Se busca de este modo comprender cuáles fueron las demandas motoras y los roles de las miles de mujeres “anónimas” que fueron parte de la vanguardia de la defensa de París y el primer gobierno de la clase trabajadora.
Factors Related with Anemia in Pregnant Women in Johan Pahlawan Sub-District, West Aceh District
Authors: Sriwahyuni Susy , Fitriani Fitriani , Azwar Azwar
Published: September 2021

Anemia in Pregnant Women is a health problem during pregnancy. Where the state of decreased hemoglobin levels and the number of red blood cells below normal values. Increased need for iron nearly tripled for the needs of mothers and fetuses during pregnancy, anemia in pregnant women has an impact on morbidity and maternal death, the risk of low birth weight, premature birth. Anemia can also be avoided by consuming foods that often contain animal protein and vegetable protein. Iron (Fe) intake, knowledge, and family support have an important role in the incidence of anemia in pregnancy. This type of research is a cross sectional survey. The study was conducted in Johan Pahlawan Sub-district, West Aceh District. The population is all pregnant women trimester II and III of 54 pregnant women. Taking in total sampling, data analysis used Univariate analysis and Bivariate (Chi-Square test). The results of the study obtained a relationship between the knowledge factor with the P-value = 0.001 and the Family Support factor with a P-value = 0.004 with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women. Expected mothers are expected to know the importance of consuming iron (Fe) intake, extensive knowledge about the dangers of anemia during pregnancy and the importance of family support for pregnant women to avoid anemia.
Analysis of Higyene Food Sanitation in Public Hospital in Sultan Iskandar Muda Regency Nagan Raya
Authors: Is Jun Musnadi , Sartika Liza , Zakiyuddin Zakiyuddin
Published: September 2021

Introduction on food sanitation hygiene is an effort to control the factors of food, people, places and equipment that can or may cause illness or health problems. The purpose of this research is to find out how the Analysis of Food Sanitation Hygiene at Sultan Iskandar Muda Regional General Hospital, Nagan Raya Regency. This research is a qualitative study conducted at Sultan Iskandar Muda Regional General Hospital, Nagan Raya Regency, when the research was conducted in January 2019. Research informants as many as 12 people namely, 9 food handlers, 1 program implementer, and 2 patients, taken by purposive sampling. The results showed the overall results of food sanitation hygiene, especially in the room, were quite good because they had storage, cooking and serving food, but still had water deposits because they did not have slope / slope so the floor was slippery, infrastructure was inadequate because of the aids used, PPE that has not been well used, the food is counted pretty good because the storage is separate but certainly not contaminated because the food served is sometimes in direct contact with hands, and HR food handlers are inadequate because each sift consists of three people who process, serve and deliver food. Conclusion sanitation hygiene has been counted as good, however it is necessary to make improvements to be declared good overall. It is recommended to the officers in charge of the hospital to pay more attention to sanitary hygiene, both food and others.
Body Mass Index, Eating Habits and Physical Activity Among Dietetics Students in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Authors: Rusli Nurul Syahirah , Harith Sakinah
Published: September 2021

University life is a critical period of change in eating habits. Weight gain is a serious problem among youths who are experiencing a change in university life. Universities are potentially important settings for promotion of healthy diet and weight management practice for healthy future. Present study aimed to assess physical activity, eating habits and their association with body mass index (BMI) in dietetics students at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). A total of 126 students were involved in answering a set of survey questions as well as weight and height measurements. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. Result showed that, 9.5% of dietetics students were obese and 25.4% were overweight. Breakfast was the most frequently skipped meal (71.4%) with the main reason of time management followed by busyness in attending lectures and doing readings. Majority of students (73%) will take a snack when they skipped their meal time. Most of the students consume fruits sometimes (55.6%) and 37.3% of them also consume vegetables sometimes. Most of the students (37.3%) consumes fast food one to three times per month. More than half of the students (59.5%) prefer to eat with friends. Majority of students have moderate physical activity (42.9%). However, this study also did not show association between physical activity, eating habits and BMI. In a nutshell, health programs are necessary to create awareness of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle among youth as the arising of obesity incidence among youth is worrying.
Depression and Compliance of Fe Tablet Consumption are Combined Risk Factors for Pregnant Women Constipation at Public Health Center Pedurenan, Tangerang City
Authors: Anjani Putri Ayu , Palupi Khairizka Citra , Sa’pang Mertien , Angkasa Dudung , Melani Vitria
Published: September 2021

Constipation marked by feces hard one, dry, and difficult issued. About 73.9% pregnant women experience constipation. Increase in the hormone progesterone for pregnant women resulted in drop motility gastrointestinal tract. Constipation affects psychology and causes swelling of the rectum area.To determine the relationship between the level of fiber adequacy, to consumption of Fe tablets and depression and to see the combined risk factors for depression and adherence to consumption of Fe tablets with the incidence of constipation in pregnant women. Design this research is observational analytics with Cross Sectional design. The sample of pregnant women is 55 people with purposive sampling data collection technique. Taking data done with use questionnaire. Statistic test used the chi-square test. 58.2% of pregnant women experienced constipation; 92.7% insufficient fiber sufficiency level; 40.0% adhered to consuming Fe tablets; 55.4% experienced depression; 23.6% of depression was adherent. The results of the chi-square test showed that there was no significant relationship between the level of fiber adequacy and the incidence of constipation in pregnant women (p = 0.298) and a significant relationship with the incidence of constipation in pregnant women, namely consuming Fe tablets (p = 0.039; OR = 4.080), depression (p = 0.026; OR = 4.125), risk factors for the combination of depression and adherence to consumption of Fe tablets (p = 0.005).Compliance with Fe tablet consumption and depression can increase the risk of constipation in pregnant women by 4,080 times and 4,125 times.
Smartphone Price Grouping by Specifications using K-Means Clustering Method
Authors: Syahputra Ahmad Agung Zefi , Atika Annisa Dwi , Aslamsyah Muhammad Adam , Untoro Meida Cahyo , Yulita Winda
Published: September 2021

The use of smartphones in the industrial era 4.0 had become more frequent and widespread in various circles of Indonesian society. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic that had not end yet also made high school and college students obliged to carry out online learning. This research aimed to cluster the price from smartphones using the specifications of the smartphone. K-Means Clustering was used as a method in this research. This algorithm was a data mining algorithm with unsupervised learning as data grouping and could group the price of a smartphone into several clusters based on the similarity of the characteristics by one data with other data, which is memory_size and best_price. The results of this research indicated that the right clustering of smartphone prices was within 3 different clusters, which was cluster 0 has centroid of Rp2.000.000,00, cluster 1 has centroid of Rp18.000.000,00, and cluster 2 has centroid of Rp9.000.000,00. The results of the evaluation used a confusion matrix, summary of prediction result, indicated that the clustering process had 100% of accuracy that could be seen on the table which showed the results of clustering. The conclusion from this research was that K-Means Clustering could form clusters in determining the price of a smartphone in relation to the specifications used as the attribute determining the price cluster for a smartphone.