bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Soya (Glycine max L.)’da PGPR ve AMF Uygulamalarının Verim Özellikleri ve Protein İçeriğine Etkisi
Authors: YILMAZ Abdurrahim , YILMAZ Hilal , SOYDEMİR Hakkı Ekrem , ÇİFTÇİ Vahdettin
Published: April 2022

Soya (Glycine max L.), yüksek protein ve yağ oranı ile oldukça değerli bir yağ bitkisi olup ülkemizde yağ açığının kapatılmasında önemli bir potansiyele sahiptir. İnsanların lipit metabolizmasını düzenleyen yağ asitlerini ve Omega-3 olarak bilinen linoleik yağ asidini içermesi, bu bitkiyi insan ve hayvan beslenmesinde ön plana çıkarmaktadır. Soya bitkisinin verim özellikleri ve protein içeriğinin AMF ve PGPR uygulamaları ile araştırıldığı bu çalışma 2020 yılında Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Özbostancı Araştırma ve Deneme alanında yürütülmüştür. Tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre 3 tekerrürlü olarak kurulan araştırmada bitki boyu (cm), bakla sayısı (adet bitki-1), ilk bakla yüksekliği (cm), bitkide tohum verimi (g bitki-1), verim (kg da-1) ve protein içeriği (%) değerleri araştırılmıştır. Uygulamaların tüm verim parametrelerinde kontrolden üstün değerler sağladığı görülmüştür. Özellikle dekara verimde AMF uygulamasının diğer uygulamalardan da istatistiki olarak daha yüksek ortalama değer (433.0 kg da-1) verdiği dikkat çekmektedir. Protein içeriğinde ise PGPR+AMF kombine uygulamasının en yüksek ortalamaya sahip olduğu ancak bu sonucun diğer uygulamalara kıyasla istatistiki olarak bir fark oluşturmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma sonuçlarından elde edilen bilgiler, soya bitkisinin verim ve protein içeriğini araştıran müteşebbislere faydalı bilgiler sağlayacaktır.
Eskişehir İli Kahverengi ve Kahverengi Orman Büyük Toprak Gruplarında Buğday Yetiştiriciliği Yapılan Toprakların Verimlilik Durumunun Belirlenmesi
Authors: GÖZÜKARA Gafur , KUTLU İmren , GÜLMEZOĞLU Nurdilek
Published: April 2022

Bu araştırmada, Eskişehir İli Seyitgazi ilçesi sınırlarında buğday yetiştirilen Kahverengi Büyük Toprak Grubu ve Kahverengi Orman Büyük Toprak Grupları topraklarının fiziksel ve kimyasal özellikleri belirlenerek, verimlilik durumlarının ortaya konulması ve toprak kaynaklı bitki besleme sorunlarına çözüm getirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada, 0-20 cm derinlikten toplam 45 adet toprak örneği (9 farklı bölgeden x 5 toprak örneği) alınmıştır. Toprak örneklerinde; tekstür, pH, EC, kireç (CaCO3), organik madde, azot (N), fosfor (P), potasyum (K), kalsiyum (Ca), magnezyum (Mg), demir (Fe), mangan (Mn), çinko (Zn), bakır (Cu) ve bor (B) analizleri yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre; Kahverengi Büyük Toprak Grubunda topraklar genellikle kumlu-killi-tın, hafif alkalin, orta kireçli, organik madde miktarı orta düzeyde ve tuz miktarı düşük düzeyde, toplam N ve alınabilir P yeterli, değişebilir K, Ca ve Mg ise fazla olarak belirlenmiştir. Kahverengi Orman Büyük Toprak Grubu ait tarım arazileri genellikle killi, nötr ve hafif alkalin, tuzluluk riski olmayan, az kireçli, organik madde miktarı iyi, yeterli düzeyde toplam N ve alınabilir P kapsamına sahiptir. Bu toprak grubundaki P miktarı diğer toprak grubundan daha yüksek olmakla birlikte, değişebilir K, Ca ve Mg kapsamlarının fazla olduğu belirlenmiştir. Alınabilir Fe içeriği Kahverengi Büyük Toprak Grubunda daha az olmasına rağmen, her iki büyük toprak grubunda da alınabilir Mn ve Zn içeriği az ve Cu içeriği yeterli seviyededir. Kahverengi Büyük Toprak Grubu topraklarının alınabilir B içeriği yeterli, Kahverengi Orman Büyük Toprak Grubunda ise az olarak belirlenmiştir. Genel olarak, buğday yetiştirmek için Kahverengi Orman Büyük Toprak Grubu topraklarının verimlilik parametreleri Kahverengi Büyük Toprak Grubu’ndan daha iyi özelliklere sahip olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
The new ESC guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases – what changes do they bring to medical practice?
Authors: Broncel Marlena
Published: April 2022

The ESC 2021 cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines emphasize the individualization of therapy based on the age, risk factors, comorbidities. New SCORE2 tables have been developed (for younger and older people), which include non-HDL-C levels instead of total cholesterol. A novelty is the introduction of a two-stage scheme of achieving therapeutic goals, which should accelerate decision-making and optimize antihypertensive- lipid-lowering treatment. New recommendations for prophylaxis, imaging tests and pharmacotherapy have also been introduced.
8 reasons why to use levodropropizine
Authors: Sapilak Bartosz J.
Published: April 2022

The most common cause of acute cough are upper respiratory tract infections, but chronic one can be a symptom of many other lung diseases such as bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, as well as extrapulmonary pathologies. Dry cough can be a bothersome symptom that should be limited to allow daily functioning. It changes not only the quality of life and the quality of sleep of a sick person, it is also associated with significant economic costs. In therapy, we use only a few active substances, one of them is levodropropizine. The following paper discusses its clinical value.
6 reasons why to use ozanimod in relapsing and remitting treatment forms of multiple sclerosis
Authors: Ambrosius Wojciech
Published: April 2022

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system with white matter damage and loss of oligodendrocytes and neurons. The sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators are available therapies modifying the course of the disease. Ozanimod, with its selective mechanism of action, ensures high effectiveness and safety of treatment of a relapsing and remitting form of this disease.
Pregabalin vs gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain in cancer patients
Authors: Malec-Milewska Małgorzata
Published: April 2022

Neuropathic pain affects an average of 7–10% of the population and is more often in elderly people and in women. It is a chronic pathological pain, resistant to analgesics from the first step of the analgesic ladder (paracetamol, metamizole, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Neuropathic pain may be caused by: infectious diseases, trauma, ischemia, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, toxic, consequences of damage to the nervous system resulting from the treatment of neoplastic disease, pressure, inflammation, as well as deficiencies. The American Academy of Neurology, Special Interest Group on Neuropathic Pain, and the European Federation of Neurological Societies recommend gabapentin/pregabalin and antidepressants as first choice in the treatment of neuropathic pain. In neuropathic pain accompanying neoplastic disease, due to its mixed nature, i.e., the coexistence of receptor pain, opioid analgesics are always used in the treatment: tramadol for moderate pain and strong opioids for high pain. The following article describes the differences in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of gabapentin and pregabalin.
10 reasons why to use citicoline
Authors: Kopka Marcin , Sochacki Rafał
Published: April 2022

Citicoline is an endogenous compound and play important role in cellular metabolism. It may be helpful in treatment of stroke, Parkinson and Alzheimer disease, glaucoma, after head injury etc. The safety of citicoline was confirmed in many studies.
A Study Of Anxiety Levels Of Children Attending Preschool Instirutions According To Teachers’ Views
Authors: Şahin Hakan , Uçar Çabuk Feyza
Published: April 2022

The goal of this study is to reveal anxiety levels of children attending preschool institutions according to teachers’ views, identify any correlation between anxiety levels and demographic features of children and their teachers. Study group of the research comprise 1465 children attending preschool institutions in Ankara province. Study data were collected by means of Personal Data Form and Preschool Children Anxiety Scale- Teacher’s Form. The study was designed in screening model, one of the qualitative research methods. Study results conclude that anxiety levels are significantly correlated with children’s age. It was also revealed that anxiety levels are not significantly correlated with children’s age, parental educational status, monthly income and family structure. It is revealed that children’s anxiety levels are correlated with teachers’ educational status; anxiety levels of children whose teachers are graduates of high school are lower while anxiety levels of children whose teachers have master’s degree are higher than other children.
Neurological examination in healthy adult inland bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps)
Authors: Tarbert Danielle K. , Murthy Vishal D. , Guzman David Sanchez-Migallon
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate neurological tests and expected results in inland bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) and generate recommendations for bearded dragon–specific neurological examination.

ANIMALS

26 healthy adult inland bearded dragons.

PROCEDURES

A complete neurological examination utilizing tests described in both mammals and reptiles was performed on each lizard, and test feasibility and outcome were recorded.

RESULTS

Tests with poor feasibility included oculocardiac reflex (successfully completed in 62% [16/26] of animals) and voluntary ambulation and swallowing by use of a food item (0% [0/26] of animals). Tests with outcomes considered abnormal in mammals but attributable to normal bearded dragon behavior included head position (head tilt present in 12% [3/26]) and head movement (head bob present in 4% [1/26]). Many tests had absent or inconsistent outcomes, including menace response (present in 19% [5/26]), proprioceptive positioning (present in 4% [1/26] in the thoracic limbs and 0% [0/26] in the pelvic limbs), vent reflex (present in 27% [7/26]), and myotatic reflexes (biceps present in 8% [2/26]; patellar, gastrocnemius, and triceps present in 0% [0/26]). Extensor postural thrust was absent in all successfully tested animals, but a novel reflex termed the caudal thoracic extensor reflex was noted instead in all observed animals (100% [21/21]).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Tests with poor feasibility or inconsistent outcomes should have low priority or be excluded from neurological examinations of inland bearded dragons. Normal behaviors should be considered for head position and movement. A bearded dragon–specific neurological examination protocol derived from these findings is described and recommended in order to decrease stress and improve neurolocalization.
Metabolomics reveal the mechanism for anti-renal fibrosis effects of an n-butanol extract from Amygdalus mongolica
Authors: Gao Chen , Chang Hong , Zhou Hong-Bing , Liu Qing , Bai Ying-Chun , Liu Quan-Li , Bai Wan-Fu , Shi Song-Li
Published: April 2022

To reveal the mechanism of anti-renal fibrosis effects of an n-butanol extract from Amygdalus mongolica, renal fibrosis was induced with unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) and then treated with an n-butanol extract (BUT) from Amygdalus mongolica (Rosaceae). Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the sham-operated, renal fibrosis (RF) model, benazepril hydrochloride-treated model (1.5 mg kg−1) and BUT-treated (1.75, 1.5 and 1.25 g kg−1) groups and the respective drugs were administered intragastrically for 21 days. Related biochemical indices in rat serum were determined and histopathological morphology observed. Serum metabolomics was assessed with HPLC-Q-TOF-MS. The BUT reduced levels of blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine and albumin and lowered the content of malondialdehyde and hydroxyproline in tissues. The activity of superoxide dismutase in tissues was increased and an improvement in the severity of RF was observed. Sixteen possible biomarkers were identified by metabolomic analysis and six key metabolic pathways, including the TCA cycle and tyrosine metabolism, were analyzed. After treatment with the extract, 8, 12 and 9 possible biomarkers could be detected in the high-, medium- and low-dose groups, respectively. Key biomarkers of RF, identified using metabolomics, were most affected by the medium dose. A. mongolica BUT extract displays a protective effect on RF in rats and should be investigated as a candidate drug for the treatment of the disease.
AXL inhibitors selected by molecular docking: Option for reducing SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells
Authors: Galindo-Hernández Octavio , Vique-Sánchez José Luis
Published: April 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and the benefit from vaccines is still insufficient since COVID-19 continues to be dia g-nosed in vaccinated individuals. It is, therefore, necessary to propose specific pharmacological treatments against COVID-19. A new therapeutic target on the human cellular membrane is AXL (anexelekto), proposed as an independent pathway by which interaction with the S protein of SARS-CoV-2 allows the virus to enter the cell, without the participation of ACE2. AXL serves as another gate through which SARS-CoV-2 can enter cells. Therefore, any stage of COVID-19 could be ameliorated by hindering the interaction between AXL and SARS-CoV-2. This study proposes ten compounds (1–10), selected by mole-cu lar docking and using a library of nearly 500,000 compounds, to develop a new drug that will decrease the interaction of AXL with the S protein of SARS-CoV-2. These compounds have a specific potential site of interaction with AXL, between Glu59, His61, Glu70 and Ser74 amino acids. This site is necessary for the interaction of AXL with the S protein. With this, we propose to develop a new adjuvant treatment against COVID-19.
Design and development of novel 1,2,3-triazole chalcone derivatives as potential anti-osteosarcoma agents via inhibition of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling pathway
Authors: Su Qing , Xu Baolin , Tian Zhoubin , Gong Ziling
Published: April 2022

Osteosarcoma (OS) is an uncommon tumour that mainly affects bone in children and adolescents. The current treatment options of OS are of limited significance due to their immense side effects. In the present manuscript, we have developed a novel series of 1,2,3-triazole chalcone derivatives as potential agents against OS. The compounds were synthesized and evaluated for their PI3K and mTOR inhibitory activity using luminescent kinase assay, and Lance ultra assay, resp. The entire set of compounds showed significant to moderate inhibition of both kinases in the nanomolar range. The three most active compounds: 4e (N-(4-(3-(1-(4-bromophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)acryloyl)phenyl)-4-nitrobenzamide), 4f (N-(4-(3-(1-(4-bromophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)acryloyl)phenyl)-4-chlorobenzamide) and 4g (4-bromo-N-(4-(3-(1-(4-bromophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)acryloyl)phenyl)benzamide), were evaluated for anticancer activity against human OS cancer cell line (MG-63), liver cancer cell line (HepG2), lung cancer cell line (A549) and cervical cancer (HeLa), using MTT assay. Among the tested series, compound 4e showed a better inhibitory profile than gedatolisib against PI3K and was approximately comparable to that of gedatolisib against mTOR. The most significant inhibitory activity was observed for compound 4e against all cell lines (MG-63, HepG2, A549 and HeLa), still somewhat lower to comparable to that of gedatolisib, but with the highest potency against MG-63 cells. Compound 4e was further tested for anti-cancer activity against other OS cells and showed to be equipo-tent to gedatolisib against U2OS and Saos-2 cells. Moreover, it was also found non-toxic to normal cells (BEAS-2B and MCF 10A). The effect of compound 4e was further determined on apoptosis of Saos-2 cells by Annexin-PI assay, where it significantly amplified the percentage of apoptotic cells. Novel 1,2,3-triazole chalcone derivatives are potential agents against OS.
The incentive contract of subject librarians in university library under the non-linear task importance
Authors: Wang Chunping , Song Lili
Published: April 2022

Under the information asymmetry, we consider the impact of task importance on the income of university managers, introducing the non-linear income function of university managers. Based on the principal-agent theory, we construct a non-linear incentive optimisation model for subject librarians. We discussed how university managers allocate incentive intensity and how the subject librarians allocate the effort level to achieve the best net expected income for university administrators and subject librarians while satisfying the constraints of participation and incentive compatibility. The results show that the optimal incentive contract for subject librarians is related to task importance, ability level, risk aversion characteristics and the randomness of the external environment in university libraries. The relative incentive intensity increases with the increase of task importance, risk aversion, ability level and randomness of information retrieval tasks, and decreases with the increase of randomness of subject service tasks.
Malachite green adsorption by calcium-rich crab shell char via two-stage adsorber design
Authors: Sarawanan Tivya , Lawal Sirajo , Zaini Muhammad Abbas Ahmad
Published: April 2022

The present work was aimed to evaluate the optimum mass of crab shell biochar and adsorption contact time in a two-stage adsorber design for malachite green. The model was developed to predict optimum adsorbent mass and adsorption profiles at specified volumes and concentrations of dye effluent. Results show that the adsorbent mass can only be reduced by 1.91 % because of the adsorbent’s strong affinity towards malachite green. Accordingly, the adsorption contact time to achieve equilibrium has dramatically reduced from 150 min to 31 min. In the performance evaluation, the adsorbent mass in stage-1 is always higher than that in stage-2 to subside the adsorbent load in achieving the target removal at optimum dosage. From the response surface methodology, the most significant parameters in two-stage adsorber design are adsorption time at stage-2 and malachite green concentration. The predicted values of adsorbent mass and time are essential in designing the cost-competitive two-stage adsorption process for industrial wastewater treatment.
Spontaneous Appearance of Life and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Authors: Snoke David W.
Published: April 2022

It is often argued both by scientists and the lay public that it is extremely unlikely for life or minds to arise spontaneously, but this argument is hard to quantify. In this paper I make this argument more rigorous, starting with a review of the concepts of information and entropy, and then examining the specific case of Maxwell's demon and how it relates to living systems. I argue that information and entropy are objective physical quantities, defined for systems as a whole, which allow general arguments in terms of physical law. In particular, I argue that living systems obey the same rules as Maxwell's demons.
The Right to Prevent Destruction of Murals
Authors: Žárská Petra
Published: April 2022

The destruction of murals burdens artists around the world. Many times, the only option they can rely on is the prohibition of any distortion, mutilation or modification of work under art. 6bis of the Berne Convention, because multiple legal orders are silent on the prohibition of destruction. Thus, this comparative analysis will impartially evaluate legal protection of murals in the USA, France and Germany. The author will thoroughly scrutinize and compare biding laws and case law of selected jurisdictions. The aim of the analysis is to assess the level of protection afforded by the integrity right, which will lead to the conclusion on the necessity of the right to prevent destruction of artwork as a separate right included in Copyright acts.
Evidence-based practice profiles of nurses: a transcultural study†
Authors: Negarandeh Reza , Nazari Rajab , Kiwanuka Frank , Salisu Waliu Jawaula , Shayan Shah Jahan
Published: April 2022

Objective

To compare (i) the evidence-based practice (EBP) profiles and (ii) socio-demographic characteristics of nurses in 4 selected low-middle income countries (LMICs).

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 677 nurses from 4 hospitals in 4 countries (Afghanistan, Ghana, Iran, and Uganda).

Results

The findings revealed that there are significant differences between the 3 EBP subscales (that is, practice/use, attitude, and knowledge/skill) across the 4 countries (P < 0.05). No significant EBP differences were identified across age groups and gender in the subscales of practice, knowledge, and attitude. Practice and knowledge subscales were significantly associated with working schedules (that is, part-time and full-time) (P < 0.05). Analyses also revealed significant differences between attitude and knowledge subscales and working experience (P < 0.05).

Conclusions

Nurses in the 4 countries have moderate practice, attitude, and knowledge/skills of EBP. Nurses in LMICs require continuous professional development programs and support to enhance their practice and knowledge regarding EBP in clinical settings.
Effects of the self-management training program on self-management behavior and blood pressure levels among elderly people with hypertension
Authors: Bumrungsuk Swanee
Published: April 2022

Objective

To determine the effects of the Self-Management Training Program on self-management behavior and blood pressure (BP) levels among elderly people with hypertension (HT).

Methods

This study was based on a quasi-experimental design using sampling groups composed of elderly residents of Pathum Thani Province with HT. Simple random sampling was applied to two sampling groups, an experimental group and a control group. However, the experimental group had been on the Self-Management Training Program based on the Creer concept. The Program's contents included small-group health-education sessions and the patients’ manual, Self-Management Training Skills for Self-Management Behavior. Small group discussions were held for self-reflection, to stimulate follow-up for self-management behavior training during home visits. The Self-Management Training Program was compared with programs involving the more usual care. Data were collected using the Self-Management Behavior for Hypertension Control Questionnaire and BP assessment tests. Data were analyzed using a descriptive statistic, chi-square test, pair t-test, repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and repeated-measures Analysis Covariance (ANCOVA).

Results

It was found that at 13 weeks after entering the program, the experimental group demonstrated a significantly lower systolic and diastolic BP with a baseline statistical significance (P < 0.005), and that at the 4th week and the 13th week, there was a decrease in BP in the experimental group. The experimental group also had above-baseline self-management behavior scores that were higher than in the control group (P < 0.01).

Conclusions

Results from this study show that the Self-Management Program was useful for BP control and promoted sustainable self-management behavior.
Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the European heart failure self-care behavior scale
Authors: Norouzadeh Reza , Heidari Mohammadreza , Kazemnejad Anoshirvan
Published: April 2022

Objective

To investigate the psychometric properties of the self-care behavior scale in heart failure (HF) patients. The development of self-care behaviors is one of the goals of non-pharmacological care management programs.

Methods

After translating the European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior scale (EHFScBS), validity was assessed through explanatory factor analysis; additionally, reliability was assessed through Cronbach alpha and test–retest. The samples comprised of 120 HF patients admitted to hospitals in Tehran during 2017–2018.

Results

The mean age of the samples was 67.3 ± 14.04 years. Fifty-four patients (45%) were female. All items of the scale had an acceptable factor loading. Cronbach alpha coefficient was 0.72. The intra-cluster correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.69.

Conclusions

Nurses and clinicians could benefit from the Persian version of HF self-care scale since it would enable them to rapidly assess patients’ self-care behaviors and to evaluate the effectiveness of the HF management.
Challenge in China's Digital Music Industry: How the Protection of Music Copyright Causes Oligopoly
Authors: An Boyang
Published: April 2022

Along with the rapid growth of China's music industry, laws and policies that protect music copyrights are also gradually improving. However, the distribution of copyrights among major music platforms is uneven. Music copyrights have become an effective implement for the major music companies in China to eliminate players in the market and create barriers to the industry. This paper analyses the cause of the uneven distribution of music copyrights among music platforms, discusses how this situation leads to an oligopoly that affects the consumers and music producers, and indicates some possible solutions.
Simulation of a Motor Vehicle Braking on a Randomly Uneven Road
Authors: Zalewski Jarosław
Published: April 2022

In this paper a simulation of a vehicle’s braking maneuver in various adopted road conditions has been presented. The aim of this paper was to answer the question whether the random irregularities of a road surface could limit the distance covered by the braking vehicle. At the same time it seems necessary to consider the damaging effect of the road irregularities along with the lack of comfort for both the driver and the passengers. The adopted maneuver of braking started at the initial speed of 100 km/h each time and lasted 10 s. The irregularities adopted for the simulation had three different amplitudes which enabled analysis of vehicle’s deceleration on variously uneven road. Almost different profiles were assumed for the left and the right wheels of the vehicle’s model as well as both the dry and the icy surface on the road.
Analysis of Strength Parameters at Tension of Epoxy-Glass Composites with Rubber Recyclate Addition
Authors: Żuk Daria , Abramczyk Norbert , Panasiuk Katarzyna
Published: April 2022

The aim of the research was to analyze the strength parameters of epoxy-glass sandwich composites with the addition of rubber recyclate. Material samples were subjected to a static tensile test performed on a universal testing machine in accordance with the current standard for fiber-reinforced composite materials. The test results showed that the addition of rubber recyclate increases the plastic parameters of the composite, which allows considering the use of the tested material for structures loaded with the vibration and noise scale. The use of rubber recyclate to modify the strength parameters of the composite allows to reduce the amount of rubber waste and ensures the durability of the new material.
Influence of the Crane Load and Measurement Speed on the Properties of the Magnetic Field of the Girders
Authors: Kosoń-Schab Agnieszka
Published: April 2022

The girders of the crane or the jib of the crane are situated at high heights, which prevents the free and continuous measurement of their stresses. Unfortunately, these elements are most exposed to high stress and damage during their use. The article presents the research methodology with the use of the magnetic metal memory method of the overhead crane girders. Diagnostic tests utilizing the crane movement mechanisms to move the magnetometric sensor along the tested surface of the girder were proposed to improve and automate measurements. The article attempts to investigate effect of the device load and speed of Hp measurements with a magnetometric sensor.
Spaces of internal displacement: Understanding the hidden urban geographies of armed conflict in Ukraine
Authors: Havryliuk Oleksii
Published: April 2022

Ukraine, like some other Eastern European post-communist countries, faced a military-political crisis during its subsequent development that led to a ‘new’ category of migrants: internally displaced persons (IDPs). This paper aims to deepen the understanding of the hidden urban geographies of internal displacement and the consequences of armed conflicts in large cities, in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian armed conflicts with a focus on major Ukrainian cities as primary recipients of Ukrainian IDPs. The difficulties faced by Ukrainian urban IDPs in adapting to new geopolitical and life realities and integrating into host communities are examined, as well as an elaboration of the spatial intra-urban patterns of IDP distributions. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to achieve the goals of the research. The data set consisted of official data, generalised survey results, and materials from in-depth interviews with urban IDPs from Donbas/Crimea. The empirical results of the study of urban IDPs in Ukraine shed light on patterns of the adaptation and integration of IDPs in large Ukrainian cities and help to understand more deeply the hidden urban geographies of internal displacement in large cities, in particular an understanding of the nature of intra-urban patterns of Ukrainian IDP distributions.
Study and Enhancement of Underground Mining Technologies to Prevent Earth’s Surface Failures
Authors: Stupnik Mykola , Kalinichenko Olena , Fedko Mykhailo , Hryshcenko Mykhailo , Kalinichenko Vsevolod , Chukharev Serhii , Yakovleva Sofiia , Pochtarev Alexey
Published: April 2022

The work contains studies of the problem of stabilizing geodynamic processes in the rock massif, preservation of the daylight surface and ecological balance in the mined-out and operating mine fields of Ukraine. The main regularities of influence of sublevel-room mining systems with backfilling on changes of the stress-strain state of the rock massif and the main structural elements of the block are determined.

Rich iron ore mining by underground methods and subsequent transition to the sublevel-room mining system with backfilling is modeled. New technologies for mining ore deposits are developed and current ones are enhanced to prevent the earth’s surface failures, stabilize landslide and displacement zones within the boundaries existing at the time of transition to systems with backfilling. The developed resource-saving technologies of mining can significantly enhance ore extraction indicators and the environmental condition of the basin by locating waste dumps and disposing wastes of mining enterprises in the mined-out area of underground mines.
Evaluation of Air Pollution as a Result of Coal Exploitation in Roşiuţa Coal Pit
Authors: Dumitrescu Ioan , Nimară Ciprian
Published: April 2022

The polluting activity carried out by the coal exploitation in Roşiuţa coal pit has effects on the environment and the main pollution sources of the atmosphere are: suspended powders, particulate matter and burning gases. The pollutants contain substances with different degrees of toxicity. Through the measurements performed “in situ”, for the dust concentration at different points, it was found that the indices of the maximum concentration (MC-mg/m3/air), on the mining areas, were according to the legislation in force. At some points, the dust concentration is higher, but as the distance increases, the pollution is no longer felt, so it can be noticed that the lignite exploitation has a local influence.
Past and Present Climate Conditions of European Coal and Lignite Areas
Authors: Theocharis Alexandros I. , Zevgolis Ioannis E. , Koukouzas Nikolaos C. , Rehor Michal , Volkova Kristina , De Paz David , Labaj Pawel , Bedford Michael , Markowska Małgorzata
Published: April 2022

Weather and climate are parameters vital for the development and flourish of human activities, and they crucially affect mining activities. Coal and lignite (brown coal) mining operations can be aided by appropriate weather or stopped by an extreme weather event that might have catastrophic consequences for a mining area. The same stands for closed and abandoned coal mines, as extreme weather events can have severe consequences. This work aims to obtain a comprehensive overview of the climatic conditions by documenting and reporting them in various European coal and lignite mining regions. Specifically, the chosen regions cover Europe from the north (the United Kingdom) to the south (Greece), from the east (Poland, the Czech Republic) to the west (Spain), and through Europe’s center (Germany). A climate baseline is created for the chosen regions to serve as a reference for safety assessment and for evaluating future climate changes. Initially, the general climate of each region was evaluated; additionally, an extensive climate database from 1990 to 2020 was created, including the mean annual temperature and precipitation. Mean values and general trends of increase or decrease during the last 30 years are of interest and were compared for all areas.
What is the Nature of the Dynamics between Government Spending and Aggregate Output in the Nordic Countries?
Authors: Senekovič Marko
Published: April 2022

The main aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between government consumption and aggregate output in five Nordic countries in two different scenarios: first, in periods when government consumption increases and, second, in periods when government consumption decreases. Therefore, the nonlinear ARDL model is applied to test for the presence of a short-run and long-run asymmetry in output response to government consumption. The key findings are as follows. First, based on the linear model, a positive connection between government consumption and economic activity has been confirmed, both in the short and long term, which is also in line with the predictions of economic theory. Second, based on the nonlinear model, six out of ten short-term coefficients are statistically significant, as are six out of ten long-term coefficients, with statistically significant asymmetry detected in four out of ten cases. Thus, estimated test statistics and graphical analysis suggest the presence of a negatively inclined asymmetry in the relationship between government consumption and the dynamic of aggregate output with stronger output response in periods when government consumption decreases.
The Simplification of Public Administration: A Managerial Perspective
Authors: Modugno Guido , Bertoni Michele , De Rosa Bruno
Published: April 2022

The paper addresses the issue of complexity in the administrative processes of public institutions: in particular, accounting routines and processes are examined. Back-office activities, although having a mere supporting role in the delivery of public services, absorb a relevant part of the resources of public institutions. The aim of the paper is to analyse the factors that contribute to the enhancement of complexity of these activities. The paper is based on an in-depth analysis of two Italian public organisations: a university and an ASP (agency for services to persons). Italy is an interesting context since simplification policies have been adopted in the country at central government level and in specific sectors of public administration, however, at the institutional level, simplification initiatives depend on the initiative of the single organisation. The cases described in this paper show that complexity stems from the need for inspectory controls (which is typical of the law) as well as from the volume of information requested (which is typical of management studies) for different stakeholders and at different, yet correlated, levels. The paper suggests that public management scholars have the opportunity and the burden of a contribution in this field.
Molecular docking, theoretical calculations, synthesis of Ru(III), Pd(II) and VO(II) complexes and activity determination as antibacterial and antioxidant
Authors: Aly Samar A. , Rizk Nashwa M.H. , Eldourghamy Ayman , Farfour Safinaz , Ismael Mohamed
Published: April 2022

Molecular modeling calculations were used to validate 3D structures of new complexes of Ru(III), Pd(II) and VO(II) ions chelated with (E)-2-(phenylamino)-N-(pyridine-2-yl)methylene)acetohydrazide ligand. Furthermore, the calculations were used to estimate selected electronic chemical descriptors which are responsible for the biological activity. The first insight of the compound activity as antibacterial was evaluated by molecular docking analysis. The titled models showed stable binding towards lanosterol 14 alpha-demethylase (CYP51) enzyme of E. coli, indicating their inhibition effect toward bacterial growth. Structural study of the ligand and Ru(III), Pd(II) and VO(II) chelates was done using elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H-NMR techniques. Furthermore, complexes were physically investigated based on magnetic moment, molar conductance, electronic spectroscopic and thermal analysis techniques. The antibacterial study of the synthesized compounds screened against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria revealed that these compounds display remarkable antibacterial activity and can be used as therapeutic drugs for pathogenic bacterial diseases. All complexes and ligand showed good scavenging activities which indicate a promising result for their applications as antioxidants.
Synthesis, molecular modelling and antibacterial activity of 4-aryl-thiosemicarbazides
Authors: Bhat Mashooq Ahmad , Naglah Ahmad M. , Khan Azmat Ali , Al-Dhfyan Abdullah
Published: April 2022

N-Substituted phenyl/cyclohexyl-2-(pyridine-4-carbonyl) hydrazine-1-carbothioamides (2a–r) were synthesized, characterized by spectral and analytical data. The compounds were evaluated for antibacterial activity by the disc diffusion method. Most of the compounds showed activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Compound 2h with 4-Sulfapyrimidine phenyl substitution was found to be the most promising candidate, active against Gram-positive and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of (2–7 μg/mL). From the docking study, we predicted that compounds (2r, 2g, 2h, 2o, 2p and 2e) possess better antibacterial activity by having a good binding affinity with target protein and they could be used as potential drugs as antimicrobials. Amongst all the docked compounds, the compound 2h presented near binding affinity & interaction docking score with DNA gyrase enzymes with reference to ciprofloxacin.
Iron Based Soft Magnetic Composite Material Prepared By Injection Molding
Authors: Birčáková Zuzana , Kollár Peter , Weidenfeller Bernd , Füzer Ján , Bureš Radovan , Fáberová Mária
Published: April 2022

Soft magnetic composite materials consisting of FeSi powder and polypropylene were prepared by the injection molding method, with different polypropylene contents of 25, 30 and 35 vol. %. The magnetic and electrical properties as well as the structure of the composites were investigated. The samples exhibited very low porosity, high electrical resistivity, relatively low coercivity, sufficient saturation magnetic flux density and permeability, and high resonant frequency. FeSi particles were found to be well insulated from each other and homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix of the composite. The observed isotropic structure was confirmed by the fitting of the experimental dependence with the analytical expression of the reversible relative permeability vs. magnetic flux density.
A Study on the Applicability of a Swat Model in Predicting the Water Yield and Water Balance of the Upper Ouémé Catchment in the Republic of Benin
Authors: Olofintoye Oluwatosin Onaopemipo , Ayanshola Ayanniyi Mufutau , Salami Adebayo Wahab , Idrissiou Akim , Iji Juliana Omanya , Adeleke Oluwafemi Oyetunde
Published: April 2022

This study investigates the applicability of a Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model in predictions of the water yields and water balance of the Upper Oueme catchment in the northern part of the Republic of Benin. Meteorological and hydrological data for a period of 20 years were collected from the Meteorological Agency of Benin and the National Directorate of Water respectively. Spatial data such as a Digital Elevation Model and land use and soil maps were also extracted from suitable databases. Geographic information system (GIS) software was applied in combination with SWAT to process the spatial data and simulate the streamflow record. A good correlation between the simulated and observed data during the calibration and validation was found, using statistical measures such as the Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE>0.65%), the standard deviation ratio (RSR<0.6), percent bias (±10%≤PBIAS<±15%), and the coefficient of determination (R2=0.78). An estimated potential water yield of 18,671.61mm in the catchment over the period of the simulation suggests that subsistence agriculture is sustainable in the area. The model is suitable for estimating the water yield and water balance in the catchment.
Impact of Changes in Short-Term Rainfall on Design Floods: Case Study of the Hnilec River Basin, Slovakia
Authors: Földes Gabriel , Labat Marija Mihaela , Kohnová Silvia , Hlavčová Kamila
Published: April 2022

The research aims to analyze changes in the predicted short-term rainfall intensities at the Telgárt climatological station and the subsequent use of these predicted rainfall intensities for estimating design floods. The area of interest selected is the upper Hnilec River basin in Slovakia. The research is divided into two parts: In the first part, the authors have focused on analyzing future seasonal changes and the trend of shortterm rainfall intensities and estimating the scaling exponents of short-term rainfall. In the second part, the observed and predicted short-term rainfall intensities have been applied to estimate the design floods in the study area, using the Soil Conservation Service – Curve Number method (SCS CN). The results indicate that for the future periods, there will be a shift in the rainfall maxima of about one week to an earlier period in July compared to the historical period. The changes in the short-term rainfall trends were detected in the 60-, 120- and 180-minute rainfall durations at the 90% significance level. The results of the design discharges predict higher values in the near future in the case of the 10- and 20-year return periods and higher values in the 50- and 100-year return periods for the remote future.
Impact of Ethical Training on Auditors’ Ethical Decision Making in Morocco
Authors: Arrami Nawfel , QingXiang Yang
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the moderating role that can play ethical training in increasing auditors’ level of ethics. Therefore, this research will test any significant differences between the two groups through a multi-group moderation analysis. The first group represents auditors who took an ethics course before, and the other group represents auditors who did not previously take any course. This comparison will be performed based on the relationships between the variables in our model, namely ethical judgment, ethical intention, moral identity centrality, and perceived moral intensity. The sample of this study is mainly external senior auditors operating in audit firms in Morocco. We could obtain 125 usable responses, and we processed data with SmartPLS software. The results show that auditors’ moral identity impacts their ethical judgment positively and significantly, and the effect is more substantial for the group of auditors who took an ethics course before. Moreover, taking an ethics course seems to moderate also the positive and significant relationship between auditors’ ethical judgment and their ethical intention. However, the results were opposite to what we expected concerning the relationship between perceived moral intensity and auditors’ ethical judgment. Thus, ethical training seemed to moderate the positive relationship negatively.
Emergency Arbitrator – An Efficient Mechanism for Commercial Arbitration Development?
Authors: Thuan Huynh Quang
Published: April 2022

The emergency arbitrator mechanism, despite its recent establishment, has made certain contributions to the development of international commerical arbitration. However, this mechanism has not been recognized and recorded in the national arbitration laws as well as the rules of procedure of arbitration institutions in Vietnam. In this article, the author aims to describe the operating mechanism and to discuss the benefits and limitations of the emergency arbitrator mechanism. Accordingly, the author will draw some conclusions regarding the recognition of this mechanism into Vietnam arbitration laws with the goal of developing the commercial arbitration arena in Vietnam.
Loopholes in Forestland Conversion Policy and Traditional Consumption of Endangered Timber as Driving Factors of Illegal Logging – The Case in Vietnam
Authors: Anh Cao Ngoc
Published: April 2022

It is observed worldwide that forestland conversion policies have created serious loopholes enabling illegal logging, especially large-scale illegal logging. Research has also addressed the crime’s various driving factors but little attention has been paid to cultural facets. By conducting secondary data analysis and examining numerous reports, legal documents and newspapers articles, this paper examines two factors driving illegal logging in Vietnam: loopholes in forestland conversion policies, and traditional consumption of rare and endangered timber. It is revealed in this paper that commercial companies or timber barons have sophisticatedly abused forestland conversion policies and flouted relevant legal requirements to harvest large volumes of timber. It also documented that one of the key factors driving illegal logging in Vietnam is the traditional consumption of rare and endangered timber. The consumers are rich Vietnamese who are passionate about products made from endangered timber and are willing to pay enormous amounts of money to purchase these products.
«ЦВЕТУЩАЯ СЛОЖНОСТЬ» И «ПУСТЬ РАСЦВЕТАЮТ СТО ЦВЕТОВ»: ЕСТЬ ЛИ РАЗНИЦА?
Authors: Фетисенко О.Л.
Published: April 2022

В первой части этого небольшого эссе в сжатом виде, с опорой на фрагменты статей К.Н. Леонтьева, которые главным образом относятся к его позднему творчеству, сравнительно редко привлекающему внимание исследователей, характеризуется суть взгляда мыслителя на проблему культурного своеобразия, в котором он видел залог самого бытия наций и государств. Во второй части автор отвечает на вопрос, вынесенный в заглавие статьи, показывая глубину расхождений мировоззрения Леонтьева и современной массовой культуры, избравшей для себя одним из девизов китайский лозунг о «ста цветах» и при этом значительно трансформировавшей его смысл. Ключевые слова: К.Н. Леонтьев, культурное своеобразие, «цветущая сложность»
К.Н. ЛЕОНТЬЕВ О «ХРИСТИАНСКОМ ИДЕАЛИЗМЕ» Ф.М. ДОСТОЕВСКОГО
Authors: Ли Пин
Published: April 2022

В статье представлена оценка русским философом-консерватором К.Н. Леонтьевым стремления Ф.М. Достоевского дать «общечеловеческую» трактовку христианства. Автор видит сходство позиций Достоевского и Леонтьева в неприятии радикально-утопических и либеральных проектов преобразования России. По мнению автора, причиной критики «христианского гуманизма» Достоевского с его апологией ценности человеческой жизни как таковой стал эстетизм Леонтьева, настаивавшего на определении жизни как средства для достижения абсолютного эстетического совершенства. Ключевые слова: К.Н. Леонтьев, Ф.М. Достоевский, христианский гуманизм, консерватизм, эстетизм
Сравнительный анализ эффективности российской и китайской научной дипломатии по вопросам освоения Арктики
Authors: Сабитова Фариза Фархатовна
Published: April 2022

Данная статья посвящена анализу феномена научной дипломатии в развитии отношений Китая и России в Арктике. На основе сбора информации об исследовательских экспедициях, международных арктических собраниях и открытия международного арктического обмена, проводится сравнение взаимодействия китайской и российской сторон во внесении вклада в исследования, а также результаты двустороннего взаимодействия во благо устойчивого развития арктического региона. Была предпринята попытка анализа типа научной дипломатии отдельных международных арктических организаций и научных институтов. Ключевые слова: научная дипломатия, научное сотрудничество, Арктика, Китай, Россия