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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES: EDUCATION QUALITY ASPECT
Authors: Lamanauskas Vincentas
Published: May 2021

Information and communication technologies are changing so rapidly, that it is hardly possible to react properly to all changes. First of all, the speech is about technological changes. This inevitably touches education system as well. A certain technological “overloading” is felt in all levels of the system. It is especially felt in comprehensive education sector. On the one hand, a big demand remains for teachers’ qualification in ICT field, on the other hand, the pressure increases for the younger generation to possibly master technologies earlier. In Lithuania, as in the other Baltic region countries, a lot of attention is paid to ICT implementation at schools. For example, in Estonia, even primary class children are already learning programming; the state also devotes much attention to this, first of all, financially. One of priority fields in Lithuania, declared in education policy since 2000, has been information and communication technology application in education system.
A very important moment is that technology progress rapidity is and it is likely to be much more rapid than society’s technological (and computer as well) literacy level. It is obvious, that every country’s social – economical development and competitiveness strongly depend on information and communication technology level. However, the ability of a concrete person to use the possibilities provided by information and communication technologies, is another thing.
The opinion, that prevails in Lithuania is, that part of the problems related to ICT are determined by technical resources, computer literacy, lack of methodics and methodology, wrong attitude to the usage of technologies in general. Speaking about teachers (they are central part of education process), it is important to form an understanding, that ICT is not a thing in itself, i.e., it is necessary to use, because the others do this and do somewhere else and finally, that it is fashionable. ICT, first of all, is a didactic support seeking better education results.
Key words: computer literacy, education system, education policy, ICT.
COOPERATION, EDUCATION AND FAIR TRADE: INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES TO PROMOTE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL EQUITY
Authors: Gordillo Alejandra María , Salerno Mariano
Published: May 2021

The work presented here shows the results of a case study that describes the impact on local development of a pre-university educational project that was carried out with Fair Trade premium funds. Qualitative research, descriptive type. The case of the National Agrotechnical School “Ing. Julio C. Martínez” located in the Tilimuqui district, Chilecito department, province of La Rioja, Argentina, describes from the institutional analysis and the perspective of the social economy and development the founding conditions and the main changes in the institutional environment ten years after its creation. The objectives are to analyze the inter-institutional linkages between La Riojana Vitivinifrutícola de La Rioja Ltda. Cooperative, the National University of Chilecito and the Fair Trade Association, three social actors that together made possible an agro-technical educational offer and reflected on the benefits of cooperativism, fair trade and education. Ten years after its creation, it is possible to see the socioeconomic impact produced by the National Agrotechnical School “Ing. Julio C. Martínez” which includes among others: new sources of work, greater possibility of communication and transfer of the environments of the area and access to the local population to agro-technical secondary education. These aspects contribute to reduce the existing social inequality in the area.
Assessment of the quality and safety of textile materials treated with a biocidal preparation
Authors: Alibekova M. A. , Burkitbay A.
Published: May 2021

The article presents research on the development of a biocidal preparation for the appret of cotton textile materials. The appret developed by the authors on the basis of salicylic acid and liquid glass provides high rates of biostability of cotton fabric, does not reduce quality indicators and meets the environmental requirements for appret compositions. The coefficient of resistance to microbiological destruction in cotton textile materials treated with a biocidal preparation in all cases was above 80%. The work also assessed the safety and quality of cotton materials treated with a new biocide.
Equidad y responsabilidad social como bien común. Desafíos para la educación superior en México
Authors:   Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Moreno Elizalde María Leticia
Published: May 2021

La educación superior es un bien común para todos los países pues establece una relación sólida entre el desarrollo de capital humano altamente capacitado y la producción y difusión de conocimientos que promueven la conformación de sociedades más justas, y economías más competitivas. Por ello, todas las naciones deben realizar importantes esfuerzos para contar con una educación superior para todos, que beneficie al máximo el desarrollo, aprendizaje y participación de cada persona y asegure el principio de igualdad de oportunidades; es decir, proporcionar a cada quien en igualdad de condiciones el aprovechar las oportunidades educativas.
La educación superior on line: beneficios, desafíos y pertinencia
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Machala, Cruz Naranjo Sara Gabriela , Arboleda Barrezueta Marcos David ,   Universidad Técnica de Machala
Published: May 2021

Este capítulo está orientado a diseñar un prototipo para estudios online en la Universidad Técnica de Machala con base en buenas prácticas aplicadas a esta modalidad; así como determinar los factores que favorecen la implementación de la modalidad de estudios online en la Universidad Técnica de Machala (UTMach). Se establece, además, los beneficios y desafíos de la enseñanza aprendizaje on line, aborda la flexibilidad que brindan estas propuestas y menciona otras ventajas para garantizar el acceso a la educación y fortalecer los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje que se desarrollan en educación superior. Las condiciones para la innovación educativa han mejorado en los últimos años, con soportes y medios que existen actualmente, no sólo las han hecho visibles, sino que han permitido su desarrollo y difusión de manera exponencial.
Estimation of Write Noise Margin for 6t SRAM Cell in CMOS 45nm technology.
Authors:   Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur, A.P, India., Bindu Katikala Hima , Murthy G. Ramana ,   Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur, A.P, India., Rajeswari P. Raja ,   Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur, A.P, India., Charan P. Sai ,   Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur, A.P, India., Irfan Sd. Kashif ,   Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur, A.P, India.
Published: May 2021

For high speed application the static random access memory is mostly demandable. Such kind of device should possess additive parameters that can withstand during transistor scaling process. Their exist static noise margin (SNM) which degrades the device performance of memory architectures, majorly observed at write and read operation create write noise margin (WNM) and read noise margin (RNM). In this paper we discuss about the basic design of 6 transistor SRAM (6T SRAM) using 180nm and 45nm CMOS technology in Cadence Virtuoso with write noise margin analysis. The propagation delay, power dissipation, WNM are measured for both the technologies and observed that WNM is relatively low in 45nm.
Comparative Study of the Impact of Oil Rent on Healthcare in Nigeria and Cameroon: A Three Stage Methodical Approach
Authors: Dennis Brown EWUBARE, , Elizabeth Lizzy OBAYORI,
Published: May 2021

The study comparatively examined the impact of oil rent on healthcare in Nigeria and Cameroon from 1995 to 2015. The objectives of the study are to; study the trend of oil rents and healthcare in Nigeria and Cameroon; examine the relationship between oil rent and healthcare of Nigerians and Cameroonians and determine the impact of mineral rent on the healthcare of Nigeria and Cameroon. To achieve these objectives panel data were collected on health, oil rent and mineral rent and analyzed using the econometric techniques of panel unit root test and panel cointegration test as well as graphical method. The panel unit root and cointegration test showed that all the series are indeed stationary and have long run equilibrium relationship. Comparatively, the graph showed that the rents from oil in Nigeria are lower than that of Cameroon. Also, Cameroon performs better in rents from minerals than Nigeria. Thus, Cameroon capital expenditure on health has steadily increased since 1995 up to 2015 while Nigeria seems not to take healthcare expenditure serious hence the dismal performance in the infant mortality rates. Based on the findings, it is recommended that revenue from oil should be towards inclusive growth, thereby impacting significantly on the healthcare and welfare of the citizens. Thus, there should be investment in primary as well as maternal health in the rural areas for the disadvantaged in society.
Halal Foods Purchase Intension among Indonesian Non-Muslim Consumers: An Exploratory Case Study Approach
Authors: Purwanto Agus , Asbari Masduki , Santoso Priyono Budi , Wijayanti Laksmi Mayesti , Hyun Choi Chi , Pramono Rudy
Published: May 2021

The aim of this research was to identify and investigate the awareness of non moslem consumers as respondents in Indonesia to buy halal-labeled food products. Research on consumer awareness of intention to purchase halal-labeled food products is still inadequate in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative method that is an explorative case study. Primary data collection uses a semi-structured interview with 10 (ten) of non-Muslim consumers in Indoenesia who have been determined using purposive sampling method. The results of this research show that majority of respondents have a positive awareness of halal labeled foods, including their benefits and food processing production process. This study can be concluded that the majority of non-Muslim consumer respondents already have good knowledge, understanding and perception of halal food packaging that is safe, hygienic, clean, is produced in a clean and guaranteed quality. Most non-Muslim consumer respondents also have a high interest in buying and consuming packaged food products labeled as halal.
Household’s Willingness to Pay for the Expansion of Mataasna Bayan and Sinisian East Marine Protected Area in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines
Authors: Mark Joseph J. Buncag, , Mary Joy D. Capunitan, , Angela M. De Guzman, , Ma. Patricia B. Ilagan, , Angelica T Magpantay, , Pauline Cielo P. Palma, , Lea-Jim A. Villanueva,
Published: May 2021

The study was conducted primarily to 1) identify the socio-economic and the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) factors that affect the WTP of the households; 2) determine the socio-economic factors affecting the KAP of households; and 3) determine the mean willingness to pay (WTP) of households of four barangays of Lemery, Batangas: Mataasna Bayan and Sinisian East as on-site barangays and Balanga and Sinisian West as off-site barangays of the Marine Protected Area (MPA). A total of 316 respondents were surveyed following the contingent valuation method (CVM). Results showed that the mean WTP of the respondents amounts to PhP 46.47 per month. Among factors influencing their WTP are KAP variables such as knowledge on MPA, knowledge on MPA as fish habitat, perception on the need of MPA protection led by the Barangay, perception if there is anything to be changed in MPA management, and socio-economic variables like gender, income-expenses ratio and distance from the MPA. Using the mean WTP, the computed social benefit derived by the on-site and off-site MPA communities from coral reef conservation-based from their WTP amounted to PhP 999,215.734 per year.
Criteria on Sanitary Landfill Suitability Analysis in the Ifugao Province, Philippines
Authors: J. Buncag Mark Joseph
Published: May 2021

The Philippines is facing an alarming contemporary environment issue on solid wastes generation, which primarily caused by the increase of population, improvement of living standards, rapid economic growth, and industrialization, especially in urban areas. The establishment of a sanitary landfill is highly needed as a mechanism to manage generated solid wastes. However, it requires thorough suitability analysis to foresee and prevent irreversible adverse impacts on society and the ecological environment. This study determined criteria and sub-criterion in the suitability analysis on the establishment of a sanitary landfill in Ifugao Province. This study utilized secondary analysis GIS analysis of required maps based on landfill siting area requirement using ArcMap GIS software licensed to UPLB. Results show that criteria in the suitability analysis classified into economic, environmental, and physical criteria as well as the identified policy consideration, exclusionary zones, and sub-criterion zones. The implementation of suitability analysis through GIS analysis is highly recommended.
Impact of Budget Deficit on Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Variables: 1980-2012
Authors: L.C Chukwu , K Otiwu , ACIB Okere P.A.
Published: May 2021

This study investigated the impact of budget deficit on macroeconomic variables of Nigeria, covering the period, 1980-2012.The study was informed by the need to solve the problem of ever-increasing huge budget deficit in the face of weak economic growth and macroeconomic performance. Employing the two stage least square, data analyses were carried out to cover the unit root, granger causality and co integration tests to produce five statistically significant models viz-a viz the budget deficit and economic growth model, the budget deficit and real interest rate effect model, the budget deficit and inflation rate effect model, the budget deficit and investment effect model, and the budget deficit and real exchange rate effect model. It was found out that budget deficits have significant negative relationship with gross domestic product growth rate, real private investment, inflation rate, real exchange rate and positive significant relationship with real interest rates. Thus, the study concludes on the basis of these findings that budget deficit financing has not engendered the required growth in the Nigerian economy and therefore should be reduced.
Financial Performance of Ashok Leyland Limited – Du Pont Analysis
Authors: Sunita R. , Siddik Dr. M. Mohamed
Published: May 2021

The present study is mainly based on the secondary data and the data is collected from the annual report of selected company and websites of moneycontrol.com, BSE.com etc for the period ended on 31st March 2007 to 31st March 2019. IGR and SGR under Du Pont analysis were used as modern financial variable instead of other financial variables like operating profit ratio, ROCE etc. (Suwaidan 2004), Adam Lindgreen e al (2008), Jain Neeta et al, Zhi Tang et al (2010) Md Abdur Rouf (2011) and Yaghoub Alavi Matin et al.2011). All the parameters have been analyzed with one sample t test, Karl Pearson’s correlation for its validity. The coefficient of determination has also been tested through linear regression analysis and result of one sample t test proved that IGR, SGR and ROI were significantly different with each other at 1% levels. Annual Sales, PAT, EPS, DPS and Enterprise Value has no significant cause and effect on IGR,SGR and ROI of Ashok Leyland Limited for the study period.
Economic Impact Evaluation and Household Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events in the Municipality of Bay, Laguna, Philippines
Authors: A. Dela Vega Joela Mizchelle , G. Jomao-as Joshua , T. Macalam Francis Jhun , R. Lino Kevin John , R. Ilagan Merry Joy
Published: May 2021

Bay is one of the municipalities in the province of Laguna that is situated along the coast of Laguna de Bay, and is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters including typhoons and flash floods. Among these, Barangay Dila, San Isidro, and Tagumpay located in low-lying elevation of the Municipality of Bay were not spared by the impacts caused by the disaster. Hence, the study site was conducted in these flood-prone areas of the Municipality. In this study, it highlights the impacts and adaptation of the household to extreme weather events. Specifically, the study aims to identify, quantify, and monetized (whenever possible) the household's impacts of extreme floods and typhoons; described the adaptation actions undertaken by the households; and to evaluate the factors that significantly affect the choice of adaptation activities. The data used in this study was collected through a survey of 90 households. In selecting the household, random sampling was employed using the data that was acquired from the municipality. The selected household heads were interviewed using the structured sample questionnaire. Probit regression was employed to test the significant factors of the choices of adaptation activities of the household. The study revealed that the impacts of extreme weather events on the households of Bay, Laguna could be considered to be ranging from moderate to severe cases depending on the geographical location of the households. Also, households of Bay, Laguna considers the height of flood and distance from bodies of water as significant factors for undertaking adaptation actions.
Developing a web based blended learning technique to improve computer programming competence of information technology students
Authors:   , Jackson Priyalushinee
Published: May 2021

Computer-programming dexterity is an essential skill for students of computer science, information technology and engineering who are intrinsically expected to be able to do programming. However, teaching and learning computer-programming concepts and skills have been recognised as a great challenge for both teachers and students, for many reasons. Computer-programming requires new ideas in thinking and conceptualising practical solutions. It requires creative skills in solving practical, but often difficult problems. Moreover, computer-programming students, generally lack problem-solving skills and self-efficacy. They typically find it difficult to use artificial programming languages to solve challenging problems. There is the problem of poor background in science and mathematics that would help students to rapidly understand the intricacies of computer-programming. Students are not motivated to overcome the fear of the bizarre syntax of computer-programming codes. These challenges, coupled with the huge potential of computing applications in the society have made the development of effective pedagogies and environments for computer-programming courses, an important issue. To address this issue in a unique way, this study proposes to explore a web-based, blended learning technique with minimal instructor intervention, to improve the computer-programming competence of information technology students. These students are expected to have developed an acceptable level of computer-programming competence at university to be job ready and to be self-reliant in their future careers. The technique being proposed in this study was implemented in a blackboard ™/®/© web-based environment. The effectiveness of the technique was demonstrated using experimentation coupled with the data analysis method that is based on the three-parameter item response theory and retrospective pretest. The method used in this study to evaluate computer- programming competence of students reflects the perspective of the students in the evaluation process. The results of the study indeed show that using the proposed technique, information technology students dynamically collaborate with their peers with minimal instructor intervention towards improving their computer-programming competence.
Development of a frugal crop planning decision support system for subsistence farmers
Authors:   , Friedland Adam
Published: May 2021

This dissertation reports on the original study that undertakes the development of a frugal information system to support subsistence farmers through the use of the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) as a support tool to assist them in optimal strategic decisions making. The field of agriculture is vast and in-depth and a number of critical factors like soil type, rainfall and temperature are involved that farmers have to take into account. Farmers persistently face the challenges of increasing and sustaining yields to meet with the populaces demand with often limited resources, which makes strategic decisions on what to plant, when to plant, where to plant and how to plant in a particular season imperative. The way in which this study attempts to solve this agricultural decision making problem is with the use of the APSIM. This technology platform provides an advanced simulation of agricultural systems that can enable subsistence farmers to simulate a number of variables ranging from plant types, soil, climate and even management interactions. This research presents a frugal web-based crop planning decision support system that subsistence farmers can take advantage with the use of the APSIM. The APSIM platform was used to run simulations for various regions with the results containing the expected level of success along with other useful information for a specified crop in the vicinity, using state of the art software platforms and tools ranging from Google Maps application programming interfaces, Microsoft’s model view controller framework, JavaScript and others. The validity of this system was tested through a number of design science methods including structural testing and illustrative scenarios, show capability of the information system. The results obtained from this evaluation show a small but powerful tool that has the capability of servicing a multitude of farmers with crop management decisions.
Recent advances in the approach to hepatopulmonary syndrome and portopulmonary hypertension
Authors: Raevens S , Geerts A , Devisscher L , Van Vlierberghe H , Van Steenkiste C , Colle I
Published: May 2021

Liver disease, cirrhosis and portal hypertension can be complicated by pulmonary vascular disease, which may affect prognosis and influence liver transplantation (LT) candidacy. Pulmonary vascular complications comprise hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) and portopulmonary hypertension (POPH). Although these two conditions develop on a same background and share a common trigger, pulmonary responses are distinct and occur at different anatomical sites of the pulmonary circulation. HPS affects 10-30% of patients referred for LT, and is characterized by gas exchange abnormalities due to pulmonary vasodilation and right-to-left shunting. POPH occurs in 5%, and is defined by pulmonary arterial hypertension due to increased pulmonary vascular resistance, which leads to hemodynamic failure. Even though HPS and POPH may have a substantial negative impact on survival, both entities are clinically underrecognized and frequently misdiagnosed. Without intervention, the 5-year survival rate is 23% in HPS and 14% in POPH. Their presence should be actively sought by organized screening in patients presenting with dyspnea and in all patients on the waitlist for LT, also because clinical symptoms are commonly non-specific or even absent. LT may lead to resolution, however, advanced stages of either HPS or POPH may jeopardize safe and successful LT. This implicates the need of proper identification of HPS and POPH cases, as well as the need to be able to successfully ‘bridge’ patients to LT by medical intervention. A review article on this topic has been published in this journal in 2007 (1). This updated review focuses on recent advances in the diagnosis and management of these 2 liver-induced pulmonary vascular disorders and incorporates results from our recent work.
Infected hepatic cyst complicating urinary sepsis
Authors: Coulon A , Ould-Nana I , Wilputte J-Y
Published: May 2021

Congenital hepatic cysts are a common disorder. Usually they are asymptomatic and do not have to be treated. However, some serious complications can occur. We report here the case of an 86-year old patient who has been treated by a percutaneous drainage for an infected solitary hepatic cyst due to urinary sepsis. She was admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine for epigastric pain with fever and chills. The patient was treated for a urinary tract infection 3 weeks ago by her General Practitioner. On admission, blood tests showed 21 620 neutrophils per microliter with a C-reactive protein level at 443.7 mg/L, procalcitonin > 200 ng/mL, total bilirubin at 1.43 mg/dL, lactate dehydrogenase at 666 U/L and alanine aminotransferase at 227 U/L. Urinalysis and hemocultures highlighted the presence of Escherichia coli and Streptococcus constellatus. The abdominal tomodensitometry indicated the pre-sence of a left hepatic biliary cyst with banal appearance. She was first treated with intravenous amoxicillin clavulanic acid. After a few days, another abdominal tomodensitometry with contrast pinpointed a large abscess of 11 centimeters in diameter extending to liver segments II and IV with a similar small lesion in segments IV and V. clindamycin per os was added to the treatment because of its good diffusion in tissues. Percutaneous drain was inserted under tomodensitometric control and stayed in place until the follow-up at three weeks. Bacteriologic culture on the fluid sample demonstrated the presence of Escherichia coli and Streptococcus constellatus. The abscess completely regressed after 6 weeks of treatment and the biologic abnormalities resolved at the same time.
Serum biomarkers as an alternative to vibration controlled transient elastography in liver fibrosis staging in chronic hepatitis C
Authors: Debnath P , Nair S , Rathi P , Junare P , Jain S , Chandnani S , Singh A , Contractor Q
Published: May 2021

Background : Assessment of liver disease severity in chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) is essential both in pre-treatment and post-treatment period. We assessed the impact of direct-acting antiviral therapy on liver stiffness regression measured by Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) in patients with CHC and evaluated the diagnostic performance of the APRI and FIB-4 scores compared to VCTE in detecting advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis (F3/F4).

Methodology : Retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with CHC who underwent VCTE before and after DAA therapy was done. APRI and FIB-4 scores were compared to VCTE.

Results : 88 (56.78%) patients-12 (F3) and 76 (F4) according to VCTE, had advanced fibrosis pre-treatment, which reduced to 69 (44.52%) - 10 (F3) and 59 (F4) after 12 weeks DAA therapy. Significant reduction in VCTE value from 14.08 ± 9.05 KPa to 11.84 ± 8.31 KPa (p=0.002) was noted. There is significant reduction in APRI, FIB-4 and GUCI score post-treatment which was not the case with Lok score and Bonacini score. Before therapy, FIB-4 outperformed others to predict advanced fibrosis with score >2.13 (AUC 0.93), having sensitivity 76%, specificity 96% and accuracy 86%. However post-treatment, APRI and GUCI score performed best to predict F3/F4 fibrosis with score >0.63 (AUC 0.97) and >0.64 (AUC 0.96), having sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 85%, 96.6% and 92% ; 85%, 96.6% and 92% respectively.

Conclusion : Before therapy, FIB-4 had the best accuracy in predicting advanced fibrosis whereas APRI and GUCI score were the best indices post-treatment.
Comorbidities and concomitant medications in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection receiving second-generation direct-acting antiviral regimens in Belgium : an observational study
Authors: Bourgeois S , Mulkay JP , Cool M , Verhelst X , Robaeys G , Lasser L , Lefebvre V , Colle I , Van Steenkiste C , Decaestecker J , Coulon S , Venken K , Vanwolleghem T
Published: May 2021

Objective : To describe comorbidities and concomitant medications in patients initiating treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with direct-acting antiviral (DAA) regimens in Belgium. Methods : This was a noninterventional, observational, multi-center study of data from patient charts. Adult patients with HCV infection receiving second-generation DAA therapy were included. Comorbidities were assessed at the time of HCV treatment initiation. Concomitant medications were recorded at the time of diagnosis and at treatment initiation. Potential clinically relevant drug-drug interactions (DDIs) were assessed based on information available at www.hep-druginteractions.org.The primary objective was to describe concomitant medication use ; secondary objectives were to describe modifications in concomitant therapies and comorbidities. Results : 405 patients were included. A total of 956 comorbidities were reported by 362 patients (median, 2 ; range, 0-15). The most common comorbidities were hypertension (27.2%) ; HIV coinfection (22.5%), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (14.3%). Overall, 1455 concomitant medications were being taken by 365 patients (90.1% ; median, 3 ; range 0-16). The most common concomitant medications were psycholeptics (28.6%), antiviral agents (24.2%), and medications for acid-related disorders (21.0%) Overall, 74/365 (20.3%) patients receiving a concomitant medication required an adaptation to their concomitant medication. The medications that most frequently required change were drugs for acid-related disorders (n = 14) and antiviral drugs (n = 5) ; those that were most frequently stopped were lipid-modifying drugs (n = 25) and drugs for acid-related disorders (n = 13). Conclusion : Physicians are aware of the potential for DDIs with DAAs, but improved alignment between clinical practice and theoretical recommendations is required. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2021, 84, 33-41).
DIABETES MTLLITUS AND COVID-19: DEADLY ALLIANCE OF TWO PANDEMICS. STRATEGISE FOR IMPROVING FORECAST (PART 1)
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, Hromava Y.M. , Bova A.A. ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: May 2021

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common comorbidities in patients with COVID-19. The complex bidirectional cross impact of both diseases leads to the severity and an increased risk of mortality in patients with coronavirus infection. The clinical experience of specialists in many countries has led to the development of optimal algorithms for the management of diabetic patients in pandemic conditions.
80 YEARS OF A SIGNIFICANT EVENT DURING THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR OF 1941-1945.
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, Ishutin O.S.
Published: May 2021

The article provides data on the issuance of the order of the People's Commissar of Defense No. 281 on August 23, 1941, which stipulated the possibility of rewarding junior and middle medical personnel for good combat work during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. in connection with the provision of medical assistance to the wounded and sick on the battlefield.
ESTIMATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION OF METHYLETHYLPYRIDINOL HYDROCHLORIDE (EMOXIPIN) ON ELIMINATION OF THE PATHOLOGY OF THE MICROCIRCULATORY BREED IN TRAUMATIC LESIONS OF LIMB MUSCLES
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, Tereshko D.G. , Trukhan A.P. , Letkovskaya T.A. ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: May 2021

In this article, the authors reflect the results of experimental studies devoted to the study of traumatic lesions of limb muscles in laboratory animals. The effect of different routes of administration (intraperitoneal and intramuscular paravulnary) of methylethylpyridinol hydrochloride (emoxypine) on the state of the microvasculature was evaluated. In the course of the experiment, it was found that intramuscular paravulnar administration of emoxipin makes it possible to more effectively eliminate the pathology of the microvasculature in comparison with the intraperitoneal route of administration. Also, as a result of the studies, it was noted that the MSB staining method is the most appropriate in terms of fibrin differentiation and assessment of the state of the microvasculature. The data obtained will make it possible to develop new approaches in the treatment of traumatic lesions of the limb muscles.
Aplicación de algunos conceptos de la teoría de la complejidad a los procesos de salud-enfermedad en atención primaria
Authors: Terrasa Sergio
Published: May 2021

El proceso de atención de un paciente y/o de su familia puede implicar una única consulta o bien una prolongada interacción entre dicho usuario –y/o sistema de usuarios- y al menos, algún profesional de la salud.

Podemos pensar a una persona, su familia, su entorno ampliado y su interacción con el sistema de salud, como un sistema complejo en un punto de su trayectoria.

El autor de este ensayo reflexiona sobre la potencial aplicabilidad de algunos conceptos de la teoría de la complejidad a la comprensión de los procesos de salud-enfermedad en atención primaria y las limitaciones actuales para el desarrollo y la aplicación de las tecnologías que pudieran derivarse de este cuerpo teórico.
EVIDENCIA abre sus puertas a la publicación de estudios originales locales
Authors: Ciapponi Agustin
Published: May 2021

En este artículo, el editor de la revista EVIDENCIA, Actualización en la práctica ambulatoria le da la bienvenida a investigadores de Argentina y otros países que deseen comunicar los hallazgos de sus estudios primarios sobre temas relevantes para la atención primaria de la salud.
El escándalo de la cloroquina
Authors: Ciapponi Agustin
Published: May 2021

El autor aborda el caso de la cloroquina y la hidroxicloroquina en el contexto de la actual pandemia de COVID-19, a través de dos ejes centrales. Por un lado, el escándalo a nivel editorial y de comunicación de la evidencia, y por otro, el de la toma de decisiones en salud pública. Describe flagrantes debilidades en la cadena de generación, difusión y aplicación del nuevo conocimiento. Adicionalmente, explora iniciativas y propuestas que podrían contribuir a solucionar estos problemas.
Evolución de la competencia comunicativa mediante intervención pragmática en retraso del lenguaje: estudio de caso
Authors: Moreno Campos Verónica
Published: May 2021

En el presente trabajo se describe la eficacia de la evaluación e intervención pragmática en un caso de retraso del lenguaje secundario a daño cerebral infantil. La intervención logopédica adoptó un marco teórico de psicolingüística cognitiva funcional y se centró en potenciar las habilidades pragmáticas comunicativas mediante la estimulación de las categorías pragmáticas interactivas en contextos conversacionales naturales. Mediante el PREP-R (Protocolo Rápido de Evaluación Pragmática Revisado) se ha hecho un seguimiento de la orientación comunicativa de los turnos, la predictibilidad, la eficacia comunicativa, la habilidad pragmática (general, específica y gramatical) y los elementos que componen el acto comunicativo para establecer el perfil comunicativo específico de la paciente y proponer una intervención funcional ajustada a las necesidades del caso.
Gestos y palabras antes de los 2 años: efecto de la edad y el género
Authors: García Fernández Inaki , Ezeizabarrena Segurola María José , Murciano Aroa
Published: May 2021

Los datos de producción gestual, comprensión y producción de vocabulario de 754 niños y niñas de entre 8 y 24 meses obtenidos con el CDI-1v (adaptación vasca del cuestionario parental CDI-1) confirman la relación existente entre el lenguaje temprano no-verbal y el verbal. Además del efecto de la edad, en todas las escalas, se aprecian algunas diferencias de género en el inventario de Gestos y acciones y en el tamaño del vocabulario (receptivo). Coincidiendo con estudios que muestran diferencias de género entre 8 y 18 meses, a favor de las niñas, en las escalas CDI-1 en otras lenguas, los datos obtenidos con el CDI-1v en una franja de edad más amplia (8-24 meses) evidencian diferencias, que varían en función de las escalas, no solo en grado (mayores en Gestos que en vocabulario), sino que también en direccionalidad (favorables a las niñas en algunos Gestos y acciones, pero a los niños en otros).
Management Knowledge Assets: A Review of the Models Used to Measure and Report Intellectual Capital
Authors:   United International College, Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University, So Michael
Published: May 2021

Contemporary organisations in both public and private sector are often examined not only in terms of their core functional business but also in how they have adapted to a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. As such, knowledge-based assets are considered as a source of sustainable advantage. The magnitude of change in the proportion of value creation by these intangible investments has caused a paradigm shift and the recognition of an increasingly important role for intellectual capital (IC). There is also a growing interest in developing business reporting models that are more comprehensive than that of traditional accounting-based reporting, which has been shown to be inadequate to report the value of intellectual capital. Researchers and academics have attempted to build models for IC reporting. In this paper, eleven IC measurement models are critically reviewed and a framework of IC valuation and reporting based on capabilities is suggested. The capabilities enhanced by IC could be reported in combination with the tangible assets in an IC capability balance sheet. The IC capability model offers a clear starting point for a new thinking in evaluating intangible assets as a firm business resource.
Macromycobiota in Bessarabia
Authors:   ", Manic Stefan ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

The research on the taxonomic diversity of macromycetes, conducted for over three decades (1976-2019) has revealed 836 taxa, in the mycobiota of the Republic of Moldova, which belong to 227 genera, 81 families, 26 orders, 8 classes, included in 3 phyla from 2 kingdoms – Fungi and Protozoa. According to the mode of nutrition, all species are classified into three trophic groups: symbiotrophic, saprotrophic and saproparasitic. The spectrum of macromycetes from the investigated forest areas has revealed a numerical superiority of taxa in pedunculate oak forests. The study on the practical significance of the inventoried macromycobiota has indicated 121 edible species and 57 toxic species.
Butășirea prin metoda tradițională a murului roșu (Rubus loganobaccus L. H. Bailey) versus micropropagarea in vitro
Authors:   ", Mirza Alexandru ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

The rooting rate of lignified and non-lignified hybridberry cuttings was tested. The experiment was conducted both with treated (with growth regulator) and untreated cuttings, at different times of the year, to prove the much higher efficiency of in vitro multiplication of the culture as compared with traditional methods of multiplication by cuttings.
Considerații privind realizările și evoluția cercetării nucului (Juglans regia L.) în Grădina Botanică Națională (Institut) „Alexandru Ciubotaru”
Authors:   ", Agapi Ion ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

The research on walnut crops carried out at the Botanical Garden aimed at conserving genetic resources, analyzing the segregation of morpho-anatomical characters in some walnut selections, to breed and patent new cultivars, to obtain new rootstocks resistant to diseases and pests and to analyze the best combinations of scions and rootstocks. For more than 50 years, Professor Ion Comanici has carried out multiple studies on the biology of walnut, in parallel with the research on vegetative propagation. The study on the variability of populations has highlighted a vast local gene pool, which currently constitutes the genetic basis for the breeding of valuable cultivars.
Colecția genului Clematis L. în Grădina Botanică Națională (Institut) „Alexandru Ciubotaru”
Authors:   ", Beselea Vasile ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

The paper gives the characteristic of the collection of Clematis L. in the”Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute).
Seven decades of research of medicinal and aromatic plants in the National Botanical Garden (Institute ) “Al. Ciubotaru”
Authors:   ", Ciocîrlan Nina ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute), Colţun Maricica ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute), Dombrov Liudmila ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

The paper refers to the research of medicinal, aromatic and spicy plants in the “Al. Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute) over seven decades. A short history of studies, research directions and the main scientific results, obtained in the last ten years are presented. The most important scientific papers, patents, national and international collaborations, but also future perspective tasks are given.
The role of aromatic plants in phytocosmetics
Authors:   ", Coltun Maricica ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

Along with the industrial production, the popularity of the use of plants in cosmetics has increased in the last decades, because the active compounds extracted from plants and used for the preparation of natural skin care products are not lost or modified during chemical treatments or exposure to high temperatures. The plants used in natural cosmetics are dried naturally and are used as infusion, decoction, tincture, oil or macerated extract, essential oil. In modern cosmetics, natural plant extracts are used a lot and their presence in the ingredient list is a real advantage, since consumers rely on their beneficial effects. In the collection of aromatic plants of the NBGI, several promising species for the cosmetic industry have been introduced and researched, for example: Elsholtzia stauntonii Benth., Rosmarinus officinalis L., Artemisia dracunculus L.
Specii condimentare noi de interes pentru Republica Moldova
Authors:   ", Dombrov Liudmila ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute), Ciocarlan Nina ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

The paper refers to three spicy and medicinal species (Verbena triphylla L. Hér., Physalis ixocarpa Brot. and Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson) cultivated and studied in the National Botanical Garden (Institute) “Al. Ciubotaru”. The information about description, uses, essential oil composition and some aspects of their cultivation are given.
Cercetarea proprietăților fizice ale plantelor de anghinare, (Cynara cardunculus L.) și calității furajului produs în Republica Moldova
Authors:   ", Gadibadi Mihail ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute), Titei Victor ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute), Cerempei Valerian ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute), Covalciuc Dragos ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute), Cosman Sergiu ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute), Cosman Valentina ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute), Gudima Andrei ,   Scientific-Practical Institute of Biotechnologies in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
Published: May 2021

The objective of this research was to evaluate some physical properties of the seeds and chopped green mass from Cynara cardunculus L., the biochemical composition and feed value of silage obtained in the Republic of Moldova.
Particularitățile morfobiologice ale unor specii din genul Hemerocallis L.
Authors:   ", Manole Svetlana ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute), Bulgaru Alexandra ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

In the National Botanical Garden (Institute) “Al. Ciubotaru”, four species from the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae were studied: Hemerocallis citrina Baroni, H. lilioasphodelus L., H. minor Mill, H. Middendofii Trautv.&C.A. Mey. The characteristics of growth, development and ontogenesis were established.
Aspecte ale introducerii unor specii de Lilium L.
Authors:   ", Voineac Ina ,   Alexandru Ciubotaru",   National Botanical Garden (Institute), Mitu Vitalie ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute)
Published: May 2021

The article analyses the results of the study on the biological and ornamental characteristics of some species of the genus Lilium L., introduced in the “Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute). The adaptive capacities of the tested species and cultivars have also been assessed.
MULE TALES: AN EXPLORATION OF MOTIVES AMONG FEMALE DRUG SMUGGLERS
Authors: Sumter Melvina T. , Berger-Hill Dianne , Whitaker Ingrid P. , Wood Frank R.
Published: May 2021

This study is an exploration of motives among female drug smugglers held under custodial control in a Caribbean prison. This exploratory study provided some insight into why women engaged in the risk associated with smuggling drugs. While past research has primarily focused on the economic hardships women tried to address by engaging in drug smuggling, other research has emphasized the glorification of drug culture in some communities, past victimization and abuse, and the need to improve one’s status. This research revealed some additional reasons that are not typically examined in extant research. In particular, some women rather than making a rational choice to smuggle drugs, were simply tricked or bamboozled into schemes to smuggle and that in many instances, women became involved in smuggling because of their desire to please or help a male figure in their lives.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IS AN ECOLOGICAL AFFAIR: EVERY PIECE MATTERS
Authors: Larrier Yvonne , Kelleybrew Vanessa L.
Published: May 2021

In the USA, every 26 seconds a student drops out of high school, 7,000 students a day and over 1.2 million a year. How students experience school influences their level of success. Ecological factors influence students’ engagement and dis-engagement in their academic journey. Dropping out is the result of a long-term process of disengagement and not a reactive, one-time event. Helping students experience school success increases the likelihood of their college and career productivity, while simultaneously decreasing risky behavior. We posit that foundational to student engagement are the five core social emotional competencies (SECs): self-awareness, self-management, relationship management, social awareness and responsible decision making. We believe that students can become behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively engaged when they are equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to recognize, understand, manage, express and reflect on their thoughts, interactions, mindsets and emotions (RUMERTIME™) as it relates to self, others and situations.