bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Histological characteristics of a giant cell tumor of the tendon sheaths associated with palmar fascial fibromatosis (case report)
Authors:   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Shchudlo N.A. , Stupina T.A. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Migalkin N.S. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Varsegova T.N. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Chirkova I.V. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Ostanina D.A. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation
Published: August 2022

Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheaths and palmar fascial fibromatosis are both fibrohistiocytic diseases. There is no information about their combination in the available literature. Aim To analyze the histological characteristics of a giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath associated with palmar fascial fibromatosis. Materials and methods Case history and pathomorphological examination of the surgical material of patient M with recurrent palmar fascial fibromatosis and Dupuytren's contracture of the 5th ray of the right hand in grade 3 and a neoplasm of the 2nd finger of the right hand Results A neoplasm with a thin fibrous capsule, permeated with blood vessels, many of them had abnormally thickened fibrous walls and completely obliterated lumens. The cellular composition of the tumor is mixed: fibroblast-like cells, small histiocytes, siderophages, osteoclast-like giant multinucleated cells, xanthoma and plasma cells. The frequency of mitoses is less than one per 10 fields of view, apoptotic bodies from zero to several per field of view. In the composition of fibromatous cords in the projection of the V beam, giant multinucleated cells (possibly cells of foreign bodies) were found. Conclusion For the first time, a clinical case of a giant cell tumor of the tendon sheaths, which developed against the background of a long-term recurrent palmar fascial fibromatosis, is presented. Taking into account the pathomorphological characteristics of the surgical material, the risk of its recurrence and malignancy in patient M. is low. However, the unpredictability of the histogenesis of this tumor known from the literature is an indication for active clinical observation.
The prevalence of hyperlipidemia and features of lipid-lowering therapy in patients with myocardial infarction according to the Russian register of acute myocardial infarction REGION-MI
Authors: Boytsov S. A. , Shakhnovich R. M. , Tereschenko S. N. , Erlikh A. D. , Kukava N. G. , Pevsner D. V. , Rytova Y. K.
Published: August 2022

Aim     To study the prevalence of hyperlipidemia in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) in the Russian Federation; to assess the compliance with clinical practice guidelines of the lipid-lowering therapy prescribed upon discharge from the hospital; and to determine the number of patients who are indicated for the combination lipid-lowering therapy to achieve the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal.

Material and methods REGION-MI is Russian rEGIstry Of acute myocardial iNfarction, a multicenter, retrospective and prospective observational study. The observation period was divided into 3 stages: observation during the stay in the hospital and at 6 and 12 months after the inclusion in the registry. Plasma total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-C were measured in all patients on admission. Evaluation of the prescribed lipid-lowering therapy included the intensity of the treatment.

ResultsThe study included 3 620 patients; 62.4 of them had hyperlipidemia on admission. Mean TC on admission was 5.29 mmol/l and LDl-C level was 3.35 mmol/l. Upon discharge, 95.4% of patients after myocardial infarction continued on or were prescribed statin therapy; ezetimibe was prescribed to 1.22% of patients. Patients with an extremely high level of LDL-C >5 mmol/l accounted for 10.7% of patients with hyperlipidemia. The target level of LDL-C ≤1.4 mmol/l cannot be achieved with the statin and ezetimibe combination therapy in these patients; drugs from the group of PCSK9 inhibitors are indicated for them.

Conclusion     According to the data of the Russian registry of acute myocardial infarction, REGION-MI, a high incidence of hyperlipidemia is observed in patients with acute MI. Despite multiple studies that have proven the importance of achieving a low LDL-C level and good tolerance and safety of ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors, the prescription frequency of combination therapy remains unreasonably low. Results of a simulation study that was conducted in Sweden and the data of the REGION-MI registry showed that PCSK9 inhibitors as a part of the combination therapy are indicated for many patients. The combination therapy is presently the most powerful type of lipid-lowering treatment that allows, in most cases, achievement of the LDL-C goal.
Irreducibility of A Formal Power Series with Integer Coefficients
Authors: Dutta Mriganka S. , Saikia Helen K.
Published: August 2022

In this article, we have established a relation between total number of partitions of a positive integer n and all possible factorizations of a power series with constant term prime power pn, into irreducible power series. Finally we try to develop an irreducibility criterion for power series whose constant term is a prime power.
On a Generalization of Incomplete Fibonacci Quaternions
Authors: Kumar Patel Bijan , Behera Narmada
Published: August 2022

The aim of this article is to introduce a new class of quater- nions, namely, incomplete Horadam quaternions that are based on in- complete Horadam numbers which generalize the previously introduced incomplete Fibonacci and Lucas quaternions. Further, some identities including summation formulas and generating functions concerning these quaternions are also established.
An Estimate of the Growth of Cohomology with Coefficients
Authors: Ambi Chaitanya
Published: August 2022

For a connected reductive algebraic group over an arbitrary number eld, we consider a nite dimensional algebraic, irreducible representation of the group of its real points. Each adelic locally symmetric space corresponding to a level structure constructed using the group has an associated sheaf induced by this representation. The purpose of this note is to estimate the rate of growth of the total dimension of the pertinent cohomology with coecients as either of the level structure or the associated sheaf varies. We obtain an upper bound on this total dimension. We also obtain a lower bound under certain topological conditions. Both the bounds are consistent with several classical dimension formulae as well as other known results.
Growth Properties of Solutions of Complex Linear Differential-difference Equations with Coefficients having the Same Logarithmic Order in the Unit Disc
Authors: Biswas Nityagopal , Kumar Datta Sanjib , Chakraborty Gorachand
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we investigate the relations between the growth of meromorphic coefficients and that of meromorphic solutions of complex linear differential-difference equations with meromorphic cofficients of finite logarithmic order in the unit disc. Our results can be viewed as the generalization for both the cases of complex linear differential equations and complex linear difference equations.
A Lusternik-Schnirelmann Type Theorem for C1-Frechet Manifolds
Authors: Eftekharinasab Kaveh , Lastivka Ivan
Published: August 2022

We prove a Lusternik-Schnirelmann type theorem for a C1- function Ï† : M â†’ R, where M is a connected infinite dimensional Frechet manifold of class C1. To this end, in this context we prove the so-called Deformation Lemma and by using it we derive the result generalizing the Minimax Principle.
Power of a Meromorphic Function Sharing A Set with Least Cardinality and Weight with its Derivative
Authors: Sarkar Arindam
Published: August 2022

In this paper we deal with the uniqueness problem of the power of a meromorphic function when it shares a set with its derivative. We also relax the nature of sharing of the set and reduce the cardinality of the shared set in some cases.
Ternary codes from primitive representations of the group PSL2(9) and a new 2-(15,7,36) design
Authors: Darafsheh Mohammad Reza , Kahkeshani Reza
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we construct, using computations withMagma, a ternary code C from a primitive permutation representation of degree 15 of the group PSL2(9) by Key-Moori Method 1. The code C is an optimal code invariant under the group S6. We consider the action of the automorphism group S6 on C and its dual. By taking the support of any codeword ? of weight l and orbiting it under S6, 1-(15, l, kl) designs are obtained, where kl = l|?S6 |/15. For any codeword, the structure of the stabilizer in S6 is determined and primitivity of S6 on each design is examined. It is shown that the complement of one of these designs is actually a new design D with parameters 2-(15, 7, 36). Moreover, Aut(D) ? S6.
A Convolution Approach on Partial Sums of Certain Harmonic Multivalent Functions
Authors: Patel Ruchi , Porwal Saurabh
Published: August 2022

The main object of this paper is to obtain sharp lower bounds for the ratio of convolution of harmonic multivalent function to its sequences of partial sums. Relevant connections of the results presented here with various known results are briefly indicated.
Periodic Indefinite Sturm-Liouville Problems With One Turning Point
Authors: Thakar Sarita , Demanna Pratiksha
Published: August 2022

Multiplicity of eigenvalues of the regular indefinite Sturm- Liouville problem ?y"" + qy = ?wy on [a, b] subject to periodic boundary conditions is discussed. A necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of non-simple real eigenvalues is proved. Eigenfunctions corresponding to non-simple real eigenvalues are obtained. In this article, we discuss the interlacing property in one turning point case with periodic boundary conditions.
Module Basis for Generalized Spline Modules
Authors: Madhavi Duggaraju Radha , Mazumdar Lipika
Published: August 2022

Let G = (V,E) be a graph of order n. Let R be a commutative ring and I denote the set of all ideals of R. Let ? : E ? I be an edge labeling. A generalized spline of (G, ?) is a vertex labeling F : V ? R such that for each edge uv, F(u) ? F(v) ? ?(uv). The set R(G,) of all generalized splines of (G, ?) is an R-module. In this paper we determine conditions for a subset of R(G,?) to form a basis of R(G,?) for some classes of graphs.
Generalized Fusion Frame in A Tensor Product of Hilbert Space
Authors: Ghosh Prasenjit , Samanta T. K.
Published: August 2022

Generalized fusion frames and some of their properties in a tensor product of Hilbert spaces are studied. Also, the canonical dual g-fusion frame in a tensor product of Hilbert spaces is considered. The frame operator for a pair of g-fusion Bessel sequences in a tensor product of Hilbert spaces is presented.
Solvability of the Sequence Spaces Equations With Operators Ca+Cx = (Cb)B(r,s) And Ca+Cx = (Cb)G(α,α)
Authors: Malafosse Bruno De
Published: August 2022

Given any sequence a = (an)n?1 of positive real numbers and any set E of complex sequences, we write Ea for the set of all sequences y = (yn)n?1 such that y/a = (yn/an)n?1 ? E; in particular, ca, (or s(c) a ) denotes the set of all sequences y such that y/a converges. In this paper, we solve sequence spaces equations of the form (Ex)B(r,s) = Ea, where E 2 {c0, c, `1}. Then we apply these results to the solvability of each of the (SSE) with operators ca + cx = (cb)B(r,s) and ca + cx = (cb)G(,), where B (r, s) is a double band matrix, and G(, ) is the factorable matrix with positive sequences and , that is, the triangle whose the nonzero entries are defined by [G(, )]nk = nk.
On K-regular Additive Ternary Semirings
Authors: Julal Ingale Kunal , Premraj Bendale Hemant , Ravindra Bonde Dipak , Ninu Chaudhari Jayprakash
Published: August 2022

We introduce the concepts of a k-regular and a k-invertible additive ternary semiring. We show that (i) If I is a k-regular ideal of an additive ternary semiring S and J is any ideal of S, then I ? J is a k-regular ideal of S; (ii) If S is an additively idempotent, commutative additive ternary semiring and x ? S, then M (x) is a commutative additive ternary monoid of (S, +); (iii) An additively idempotent additive ternary semiring S is k-regular if and only if S is k-invertible; (iv) Let S be an additively and lateral cancellative additive ternary semiring. If a, b ? S, then V (a) and V (b) are either disjoint or equal.
Three-way Combinatorial Interpretations of Rogers–Ramanujan Identities
Authors: Sharma S. , Rana M.
Published: August 2022

Combinatorial interpretations of the Rogers–Ramanujan identities are provided in terms of n–color partitions. Further interpretations in terms of ordinary partitions are obtained by using bijective maps. These results lead to the interpretations of two fifth order mock theta functions by attaching weights.
Certain Member States of the European Union Do Not Seem Eager to Adopt the Euro. Why? An Example of Arguments vs. Facts
Authors: Lukovic Vesna
Published: August 2022

Economic analysis may be threatened by politics and there has been plenty of politics in regard to the euro. Certain Central and Eastern European countries, after they became members of the European Union in 2004, started the process to join the euro area. There seemed to be broad political consensus and enthusiasm for the common currency and the European Monetary Union in those countries at the time. Prior to the global financial crisis that started in 2008, institutional research and academic and other arguments for adopting the euro focused on cost-benefit analyses emphasizing positive effects of the euro. Twenty years after the introduction of the euro, certain EU member states do not seem enthusiastic to give up their national currency. The key reason seems to be that the financial crisis revealed the incomplete monetary architecture of the euro area. This research reviews key arguments for the adoption of the euro before the crisis and compares them to the evidence before and after the crisis. The analytical framework used includes an example of a country with the euro (Greece) in comparison with its two neighboring countries without the euro (Bulgaria and Romania) in the region of southeastern Europe and the Western Balkans. The analysis finds that good times benefit all, while bad times can bring disproportionate harm to the country with the euro.
Keywords: monetary policy, euro, southeastern Europe, European Monetary Union
Application of Graph Theory to Entrepreneurship Research: New Findings and a New Methodology Framework
Authors: Spyropoulos Theocharis Stylianos , Andras Christos , Dimkou Aristotelis
Published: August 2022

This study used Graph Theory to examine relationships within the Greek ICT start-up ecosystem, analyzing founders’ views, strategies, and current perceptions regarding their ICT start-ups. The sample consisted of more than 90 founders of Greek IT start ups who participated in exhibitions as start-up companies during 2018 and 2019 and had completed at least one accelerator program. The study analyzed the dataset of a previous research project, using Graph Theory and R as the main tools for statistical analysis, in order to re-examine relationships between the key variables. The study highlighted a set of critical relationships and facts that were not revealed in past research. The dataset was first analyzed with the use of SPSS software for Pearson correlation, but using Graph Theory revealed a different picture. A literature review was also conducted to examine the key issues of entrepreneurship and Graph Theory and their applications to success factors for start-ups. The research findings provided a more precise understanding of the dynamics of Greek ICT start-ups, as well as the importance of Graph Theory for analyzing complex phenomena and business ecosystems. The findings may be useful for entrepreneurs, as they strive to increase the success rates of current and future projects, as well as for academics, since Graph Theory reveals a new, likely more effective and accurate way of analyzing data and estimating relationships in complex environments.
Keywords: innovation management, marketing, start-ups, founders, business models, entrepreneurship, strategy, Greek, Graph Theory
Implementation of an Interactive Crowd-Enhanced Content Management System for Tourism Development
Authors: Paliokas Ioannis , Mitsopoulou Eirini E. , Patenidis Athanasios T. , Stathopoulos Evangelos A. , Kokkalas Alexandros , Diplaris Sotiris , Karyati Elli , Tsafaras Spyros , Tasiopoulou Eleana , Riggas Christodoulos , Meditskos Georgios , Vrochidis Stefanos , Votis Konstantinos , Kompatsiaris Ioannis , Tzovaras Dimitrios
Published: August 2022

This paper investigated the role of interactive tourist mobile apps in tourism development. The researchers presented the e-Tracer application, which was developed taking into consideration the recent advantages in mobile computing, the importance of user-generated content and the needs of northern Greece and the lower Balkan countries. Apart from crowd-based content creation, a new generation of apps for tourism development may include additional components like serious games for tourists, map-based navigation systems and augmented/virtual reality applications, in order to offer memorable user experiences for tourists. An agile content management system design methodology was followed by taking into account the needs of alternative tourist destinations, small to medium sized real-world museums and driver rest areas located around highways which connect cross-country destinations in the lower Balkan countries and Turkey. This work positioned the role of interactive crowd-enhanced platforms for content management of tourist-related information in tourism development, economic growth and sustainability of the Egnatia motorway surrounding areas in Greece.
Keywords: mobile computing, content management systems, recommender systems, serious games, virtual/augmented reality, tourism development
Nutritional Assessment and Proximate Analysis of Selected Vegetables Grown in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: MALGHANİ Niaz , MAHESAR Sarfaraz , BAİG Jameel , TALPUR Farah , SHERAZİ Syed Tufail Hussain , JUNAİD Mirza
Published: August 2022

Food security and protection are the most crucial concerns worldwide. However, vegetables may significantly contribute to the macro and micro-nutrients for good health compared to dietary supplements. Eight vegetables of the Larkanadivision, namely spinach (Spinacia oleracea), brinjal (Solanum melongina L.), sponge gourd (Luffa acutangula), lotus root (Lelumbo nucifera), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), coriander leave (Coriandrum sativum), fenugreek leave (Trigonella foenum graecum), and cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) were studied for their proximate, macro and micro-mineral contents to estimate their importance in human nutrition. The results showed that almost all vegetables contain appreciable amounts of essential nutrients. All the vegetables showed moisture contents of >70.00%. Lotus and sponge gourd have a maximum level of carbohydrates (>10.00%). Fiber was found in the range of 2.70 – 5.10%, with the highest in the okra. Protein and fat were found at < 4.00%, with maximum protein in spinach and fat in fenugreek leaves. The studied vegetables showed maximum levels of K and Ca, followed by Na, Mg, Fe, Zn, and Cu while Cr and Mn were observed to be < 5.00 µg/g. The macro and micro-minerals in the studied vegetables were within the maximum permissible limits recommended by WHO. Moreover, the eight studied vegetables of the Larkana division can also provide up to 1.00% of the required dietary daily intake of macro and micro-nutrients as recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board.
Uluslar, Metinler ve Mecralar Arasında: Birinci Dünya Savaşı ve İstanbul’un İşgali ile Kurgulanan Sinema Seyirciliği
Authors: BALAN Canan
Published: August 2022

Sinemanın kurumsallaşması, İstanbul’da 1900-1910 arasına rastlayan dönemde, Batı Avrupa ve Kuzey Amerika ile neredeyse eşzamanlı olarak ilk sinema salonlarının açılmasıyla başlamıştır. Kurumsallaşma süreci, yerli film prodüksiyon şirketlerinin kuruluşu, düzenli sinema dergilerinin çıkmaya başlaması ve özellikle film yıldızlarına dair yazıların yaygınlaşmasıyla gerçekleşmiştir. Bu, aynı zamanda, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'ndan ulus-devlete geçiş dönemidir. Ayrıca, Birinci Dünya Savaşı’na, işgal dönemine ve Kurtuluş Savaşına, sinemanın yeni bir teknoloji ve sanat formundan adeta kamusal bir alana dönüşmesi süreci eşlik etmiştir. Bu süreçte, film piyasasının ulus-aşırı dinamikleri İstanbul’un bu dönemdeki çok uluslu ve çok dinli yapısıyla uyumlu ilerlemiş, savaşın kaybı, İstanbul’un işgali ve Milli Bağımsızlık Mücadelesi şehirde gösterilen filmlerin milliyetlerini de etkilemiştir. Bütün bunlar filmlerin alımlanması sürecinde özellikle erkek yazarlarda cinsiyet temelli bir ayrımı tetiklemiş, edebi tahayyülün sinemasal üsluba yakınlaşmasına yardımcı olmuştur. Öte yandan dönemin edebi yazınında sinemaya dair en ayrıksı yaklaşımlardan biri Halide Edip Adıvar’ınkidir. Onun romanlarında, hafıza, hatırlama, hayal kurma gibi bilişsel süreçler ile sinema arasındaki estetik benzerliklere çokça rastlanır. Bu nedenle çalışmada, bilişsel süreçler ile sinema arasındaki fark Halide Edip’in romanlarından, sinema seyircisinin cinsiyetlendirilmesi de dönemin çoğunluğu erkek diğer romancılarının yazınından yola çıkılarak analiz edilmiştir. Analiz yapılırken, sinema seyirciliğinin cinsiyetlendirilmesinde savaşların film dağıtımına etkisi ve dağıtımla bağlantıları da göz önünde bulundurulmuştur. Bu kapsamda makalede, Birinci Dünya Savaşı ve İşgal dönemi İstanbul’unda sinema ve seyirciliğin duygusal ve kültürel tarihine odaklanırken çok boyutlu ve feminist bir bakış açısı ortaya konulmuştur. Analiz kapsamında ilk olarak dönemin gazeteleri, ticari kayıtları ve belgeleri aracılığıyla şehirdeki film dağıtımının ulusal/uluslararası niteliklerine, sonrasında da kurgu yazında dağıtımın etkilerine bakılmıştır.
Preliminary Studies on Bio-efficacy of Different Botanical Extracts against Sclerotium rolfsii (Sacc.) Causing Collar Rot of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors: Singh Karan , Meena C.B. , Gautam Chirag , Meena Meenu Kumari
Published: August 2022

Background: Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the world’s third most important pulse crop. Collar rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. is an important devasting disease of chickpea in areas where seedling is exposed to high temperature and high moisture in the soil, affected seedlings turn yellow, which can be easily pulled out, which causes considerable damage to the plant stand. Botanical’s control is very important aspects to minimize cost of cultivation and also to avoid environment pollution and health hazards. Thus, botanicals extracts were tested for their efficacy against S. rolfsii for manage the disease. Methods: Present investigation was undertaken for bio-efficacy of aqueous botanical extracts of different non-host plants viz., neem seeds kernel extract (NSKE), neem leaves extract (NLE), tulsi leaves extract (TLE), datura leaves extract (DLE), aak leaves extract (ALE), lantana leaves extract (LLE), kaner leaves extract (KLE) and gajargass leaves extract (GLE) were evaluated in vitro at three concentrations viz., 5, 10 and 15% against S. rolfsii causing collar rot of chickpea, by using poisoned food technique. Most effective in vitro evaluate botanical extracts further tested for their efficacy against management of the disease under pot experiment in net house. Result: The result revealed that all the botanical extracts are significantly inhibited the growth of test organism at all the concentrations tested after 96 h of inoculation. The NSKE recorded significantly superior in inhibiting mycelial growth up to 47.22 and 59.44% at 10 and 15% concentration, respectively with a mean of 46.85%, followed by tulsi leaves extract with 43.61 and 56.11% at 10 and 15% concentration respectively with a mean of 43.61%. While, at 5% concentration both extracts at par statistically to each other. Lantana leaves extract is found statistically at par with tulsi leaf extract at all concentrations least inhibition was observed in kaner leaves extract under in vitro condition. Under pot experiments all the treatments proved significantly superior when compared with inoculated control. NSKE @ 15% concentration was found significantly superior to control the disease, when applied through seed treatment and integration of seed treatment and post emergence seedling drenching at 7 DAG.
Alleviation of Calcium Toxicity in Arabidopsis thaliana by Overexpressing GmHsp90s from Soybean
Authors: Jinyan Xu , Na Guo , Jinming Zhao , Han Xing , Chenchen Xue
Published: August 2022

Background: In agriculture, supplemental calcium was applied to alleviate plant growth and development inhibition causing by various stresses. However, calcium overload is toxic to plants, which may prevent the germination of seeds and reduce plant growth rates. Hsp90 is an important molecular chaperone distributing in all living organisms and a series of studies have shown that Hsp90 and Ca2+ have closely relationship. To better understanding the relationship between GmHsp90s and calcium stress, we conducted a series of experiments and reported in this research article. Methods: The study was performed by three techniques: 1) Quantitative RT-PCR with five GmHsp90 genes viz., GmHsp90A2, GmHsp90A4, GmHsp90B1, GmHsp90C1.1 and GmHsp90C2.1, 2) MDA, O2- and chlorophyll content assay of transgenic plants after calcium stress and 3) Phenotype analysis of transgenic plants in pod setting period after three days treatment of water or 80 mM CaCl2. Result: Quantitative RT-PCR with the five genes showed that they were all CaCl2 inducible. MDA, O2- and chlorophyll content assay showed that GmHsp90A2 and GmHsp90A4 transgenic lines significantly relieved the damage caused by CaCl2 and oxidative stress. The secondary stress damage, including the effect on plant height and pod setting rate, was also reduced in transgenic lines, especially GmHsp90B1 and GmHsp90C1.1 transgenic lines. Collectively, this study reveals the response of GmHsp90s to calcium and their potential function in coping with calcium stress.
Analyzing Impact of Aesthetic Visual Design on Usability of E-Learning: An Emerging Economy Perspective
Authors: Ghai Akanksha , Tandon Urvashi
Published: August 2022

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to examine various dimensions of aesthetic visual design and their role in predicting usability in e-learning in higher education institutions of northern India. Using quantitative means of data collection, this research identified, ways and means to make learning content effectively usable, that is, attractive, interesting, motivating, and engaging for the learners. Method: A survey questionnaire was developed through focused group discussions with field experts. Data were collected through online as well as offline modes. A Google form was created and its weblink was shared with the students pursuing degree courses in various state universities in northern India. Several visits and revisits were also undertaken to various universities to approach the respondents Results: Results confirmed consistency, typography, graphics, grid, and layout as factors responsible for predicting usability of e-learning. Surprisingly, color and compositional guidelines emerged insignificant. Implications: The study has implications for teaching and learning activities that promote effective learning. The findings are beneficial for course-design faculty who develop modules by considering visual design elements that can facilitate interaction with and understanding of content by students learning in an online modality.
What is Environmental Degradation, What Are Its Causes, and How to Respond?
Authors:   Institute of Development Studies, Scoones Ian
Published: August 2022

This short paper explores the question: what is environmental degradation and what are its causes? It seems an obvious question, but it is not. The paper explores definitions of environmental degradation (and restoration), challenging simplistic perspectives centred on ‘carrying capacity’. Five explanations of the root causes of environmental degradation widely applied in policy debates and promoted by different actors are identified.
Improving Resilience, Adaptation and Mitigation to Cimate Change Through Education in Low- and Lower-middle Income Countries
Authors: Fitzpatrick Rachael , West Helen
Published: August 2022

Climate resilience is the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to hazardous events, trends, or disturbances related to climate (C2ES, 2022). Mitigation focuses on reducing the human impacts contributing to climate change (Burton, 2007, cited in Rousell & Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, 2020). Adaptation is about increasing people’s adaptive capacity, reducing the vulnerability of communities and managing risks (Anderson, 2012). Anderson further defines adaptation as not just being able to adapt from one stable climate to another but having the skills to adapt to uncertainty and make informed decisions in a changing environment. While ‘climate change’ is the term used throughout these briefs, it should be read as a shorthand for a more inclusive approach, which also captures associated environmental degradation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned, in their latest report, that global surface temperatures will continue to increase until 2050 (IPCC, 2021, p. 17). This will take place regardless of human intervention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report also warns that the traditional technocratic approaches are insufficient to tackle the challenge of climate change, and that greater focus on the structural causes is needed. High- and upper-middle-income countries have been persistently shown to be the biggest contributors to the global carbon dioxide emissions, with lower income countries facing the most disruptive climate hazards, with Africa countries particularly vulnerable (CDP, 2020; IPCC, 2021). The vulnerability of low-income contexts exacerbates this risk, as there is often insufficient infrastructure and resources to ensure resilience to climate hazards (IPCC, 2021). For decades, advocates of climate change education have been highlighting the potential of education to help mitigate against climate change, and support adaptation efforts. However, implementation has been patchy, with inconsistent approaches and a lack of evidence to help determine the most effective way forward.This paper is divided into three sections, drawing together evidence on the key aspects of system reform,green and resilient infrastructure and Curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and teacher development.
Education system in the Conditions of the Post-Coronavirus State of Society: Risk assessments and Development directions
Authors:   Institute of Childhood, Family and Upbringing Studies, RAO, Bolshakova Yulia M. , Bolshakov Sergei N. ,   Pushkin Leningrad State University
Published: August 2022

The article analyzes the strategic tasks of the higher education system in a pandemic. The limited conditions of development of the system of professional and higher education are revealed, the factors influencing the decision of students to choose the place of study are revealed. The influence of the coronavirus pandemic on the choice of the form of education and the active use of online learning technologies is analyzed. On the example of the countries of Northern Europe and the Baltic sociological data on the influence of distance learning technologies on the quality are given.
Digital Distance learning in the representations of students (Based on the materials of the Yaroslavl Region)
Authors:   Yaroslavl Higher Military School of Air Defense, Koryakovtsev Sergei P.
Published: August 2022

The article analyzes students’ ideas about the distance learning format. The author conducted a sociological study among full–time students. Three universities of the Yaroslavl region were selected for the study: pedagogical, medical and technical. It was important to assess the perception of distance learning by students of these universities, since these universities have different resources for mastering the material being studied. It has been established that after the decline in the incidence of COVID-19, distance learning is more practiced in a pedagogical university than in a medical and technical one, but also not in significant volumes. The survey revealed that students of a pedagogical university are more satisfied with the distance learning format than students of medical and technical universities. In addition, an interesting fact was established: the higher the material well–being of a student’s family, the lower the satisfaction with distance learning. In addition, an interesting fact was established: the higher the material well–being of a student's family, the lower the satisfaction with distance learning. Nonresident students and students with low academic performance are more satisfied with online learning. And there is an obvious pattern in this: the first are happy to study at home, and the second are happy with the weakening of control and the opportunity to find answers on the Internet or to write off from classmates. A gender imbalance has also been revealed: girls, unlike boys, find more advantages in distance learning. The main advantage of distance education, according to the girls, is that you don't have to get up “early”, have more free time, you don’t need to get ready for a long time and go to university. Students of a pedagogical university, to a greater extent than students of medical and technical universities, are convinced that their university, if necessary, is ready to conduct classes in a distance format. Most students of the medical university believe that it is not necessary to replace offline education with online, distance learning is advisable only as an additional one. The author of the article suggests measures aimed at improving the effectiveness of teaching in the distance learning format.
Role of the Curator in the Educational process of University Students
Authors:   Southwest State University, Prelikova Elena A. , Trifonov Andrey P.
Published: August 2022

The work is devoted to the study of the role of the curator of an academic group in the educational process of students of a higher educational institution. The author’s sociological research was carried out, which made it possible to evaluate the activities of the curator in organizing the interaction of students within the study group, with teachers, structural units of the university. The issues of the curator’s assistance in solving students’ problems are considered. The satisfaction of students with the work of the curator is analyzed.
Tools of Linguistic adaptation of International students in Russian University
Authors:   Siberian Institute of Management — branch of RANEPA, Beregovaya Oksana A. , Yurchenko Margarita A.
Published: August 2022

In the conditions of empowering higher education internationalization, we observe the increasing number of foreign students, PhD candidates, international «talents» and scientists. When adapting to a different educational system the problem of language barrier is not uncommon; it becomes the reason of foreign students’ low academic performance and on boarding progress. The article is dedicated to the analysis of linguistic adaptation tools for the foreign students. The aim of the article is the analysis of problems and tools of linguistic adaptation encountered by the foreign students in a Russian university. Among the tasks are: to innumerate the problems and reveal the tools of linguistic adaptation for the foreign students; to propose a strategy of their usage. In this research the authors use such methods as the analysis of national and foreign scientific researches’ results, the secondary sociological analysis, the classification method. The authors have analyzed the terms “linguistic adaptation”, “language barrier”. The results of a questionnaire-based students survey regarding the language issues during their period of studies are also reviewed in the article. Subsequent to the results of the research, the main problems were revealed, the main tools of linguistic adaptation were described and classified. As a result of the conducted research and taking into consideration the overviewed practical experience, a scenario to help overcome the difficulties faced by the foreign students, studying not in their native language, is presented.
Motor task as an Object of Theoretical and Methodological Analysis
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Manuylov Sergei I.
Published: August 2022

The article considers a motor task as a system of model representations about the conditions, requirements and means of achieving a goal-oriented result, changing in accordance with the attitude of the subject of the action to the situation-task. The main provisions are highlighted: firstly, the task (unlike the task) exists only in the form of model representations, which are a means of cognition and anticipatory reflection of objective reality; secondly, a motor task, like any other phenomenon of subjective reality, is not only a reflection of an object, but also an attitude towards it. The main components of the motor task are revealed: the situation of the task; the objectives of the task; target settings; target requirements; target funds. The mechanical energy consumption of athletes when running at maximum speed is determined. The experiments involved 8 boys and 9 girls (age 18.8 ± 0.8 years; height 175.7 ± 1.1 cm; weight 58.9 ± 4.8 kg). The author's position is that an athlete solving a motor task is always, to one degree or another, a subject of rulemaking: from studying the conditions and situation of the task, he moves on to analyzing goals and attitudes, and then, in accordance with the requirements for the system of movements, develops solutions. The most important criterion in the development of targeted funds is the creation of a new, the process of developing an unknown, more rational sports equipment.
The efficiency of ErCr:YSGG laser on the debonding of different thicknesses of ceramic veneers
Authors: Al-Araji Sarah Ihsan , Sulaiman Abduladheem Raouf
Published: August 2022

Aims: To verify the efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG laser for debonding of lithium disilicate (LD) reinforced glass ceramic veneers of different thicknesses. Methods: Forty bovine teeth were prepared and randomly divided into four groups (n=10/group) according to the ceramic disc thickness: C0.5 (Control group) and L0.5 (Laser irradiated group) in which LD discs had a thickness of 0.5mm and 5mm diameter; C1 and L1 in which LD discs had a thickness of 1mm and 5mm diameter. The lithium disilcate discs (IPS E.max®, shade HTA2) were fabricated following the manufacturer’s recommendations and cemented to the prepared tooth surface. The Er,Cr:YSGG laser was applied to the laser groups at 2.5W and 25Hz for 60seconds. Universal testing machine was used to evaluate the shear bond strength for all samples at a cross head speed of 1mm/min in an inciso-gingival direction parallel to the sample surface. After debonding, the samples were examined under stereoscope to evaluate the mode of failure according to the adhesive remnant index (ARI). Results: Laser irradiation significantly diminishes the shear bond strength from 10.868 MPa to 3.778 MPa for C0.5 and L0.5 groups respectively (p=0.00) and from 14.711 MPa to 4.992 MPa for C1 and L1 groups respectively (p=0.00). The shear bond strength required for debonding increased with increasing thickness of discs, but without significant difference (p=0.110). Higher ARI scores were seen in the laser groups (more cement remaining adhered to the tooth) when compared to the control groups. Conclusions: The Er,Cr:YSGG laser could be an effective and useful tool in debonding of lithium disilicate ceramic veneers as it decreases the shear bond strength required for veneer debonding.
Penerapan Nilai Hak Asasi Manusia Dalam Perlindungan Demonstran dari Penggunaan Kekerasan oleh Aparat Penegak Hukum
Authors: Alya Nabila
Published: August 2022

AbstractFreedom of association, assembly, and expression is one of the important rights that both national and international legal instruments have guaranteed. This freedom has certain limitations so that it does not conflict with the rights of others and does not interfere with national security. In terms of securing this act of freedom, law enforcement officers are obliged to respect standard human rights principles that should not be violated, including the use of violence against demonstrators. However, in practice, there are still many cases of repressive actions by law enforcement officers against demonstrators which have become the focus of many parties. The rights of victims of human rights violations by law enforcement officers are often forgotten and unresolved. This study aims to provide efforts to protect and recover victims of human rights violations which include restitution, compensation, rehabilitation and guarantees not to happen again.Keywords: Human Rights; Freedom of Association, Assembly, and Expression of Opinion; Apparatus Repressive Measures.
AbstrakKebebasan berserikat, berkumpul dan mengeluarkan pendapat merupakan salah satu hak yang penting yang telah dijamin baik oleh instrument hukum nasional maupun internasional. Kebebasan tersebut memiliki batasan-batasan tertentu sehingga tidak berbenturan dengan hak orang lain dan tidak mengganggu keamanan nasional. Dalam hal pengamanan tindakan kebebasan ini, aparat penegak hukum memiliki kewajiban untuk menghormati prinsip-prinsip standar hak asasi manusia yang tidak boleh dilanggar termasuk dalam penggunaan kekerasan terhadap demonstran. Namun, dalam prakteknya masih banyak kasus tindakan represif aparat penegak hukum terhadap demonstran yang menjadi sorotan banyak pihak. Hak dari korban pelanggaran hak asasi manusia oleh aparat penegak hukum seringkali terlupakan dan tidak terselesaikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan upaya perlindungan serta pemulihan korban pelanggaran hak asasi manusia yang meliputi restitusi, kompensasi, rehabilitasi dan jaminan untuk tidak terulang lagi.Kata Kunci: Hak Asasi Manusia (HAM); Kebebasan Berserikat, Berkumpul, dan Mengeluarkan Pendapat; Tindakan Represif Aparat.
Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Pembeli Dalam Perjanjian Jual Beli Rumah Bersubsidi Terkait Kualitas Rumah Layak Huni
Authors: Berliana Ayu K
Published: August 2022

AbstractHouse is a basic need for a society, on the basic of justice the goverment makes a program is called “subsidized housing” that is implemented to low-income society despite the programs have a lots of problem seems like violation of legal norms on the customer of subsidized housing sale and purchase agreements and still important protect the consument from a lots of risk (home quality) with the good regulation of law. The most important thing to do for customer is analyze the good and suitable laws and regulations for the problem (worst home quality) of law and the fact that the developer is breach of contract. Another disadvantage evidence found are the consumer has a minim option product to buy and little information was obtained. When the breach of contract becomes a reality, consumers still have justice and legal protection.Keywords: Subsidized House; Legal Protection; Breach of Contract; Agreement; Violation of Legal Norms.
AbstrakRumah adalah kebutuhan pokok bagi masyarakat, atas dasar keadilan pemerintah mengadakan program rumah subsidi bagi masyarakat berpenghasilan rendah. Namun masih ada pelanggaran pada program tersebut seperti pelanggaran norma hukum pada pembeli serta dibutuhkannya perlindungan hukum bagi pembeli dalam perjanjian jual beli rumah yang bersubsidi pada perjanjian jual beli rumah bersubsidi terkait kualitas rumah layak huni. Untuk menganalisis pelanggaran norma hukum dan bentuk perlindungan hukum pada pembeli terkait perjanjian jual beli rumah bersubsidi terkait kualitas rumah layak huni perlunya menganalisis peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku untuk menjadi acuan penyelesaian permasalahan ini. Hasil yang ditemukan adalah developer melakukan wansprestasi. Fakta lain lemahnya posisi pembeli akan opsi produk pembelian dan kurangnya informasi yang diberikan oleh pihak terkait dalam penjualan. Bicara soal wanprestasi yang terjadi pada jual beli rumah bersubsidi terdalat beberapa bentuk perlindungan hukum yang dapat diberikan untuk pembeli rumah bersubsidi.Kata Kunci: Rumah Bersubdsidi; Perlindungan Hukum; Wanprestasi; Perjanjian; Pelanggaran Norma Hukum.
Instrumen Pengendalian Parkir Swasta di Tepi Jalan Umum di Kota Surabaya
Authors: Claudio Aditya
Published: August 2022

AbstractRegions have the authority to collect local taxes and levies, one of which is parking. The research method used is the normative method with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. Based on the validity of presenting permits related to statutory regulations in the implementation of Regional Regulations in the City of Surabaya, it is not in accordance with what has happened in the field. The instrument of controlling and controlling public road private parking by the Department of Transportation in the City of Surabaya in order to deal with cases of liar parking consists of laws and regulations and the application of sanctions. The Surabaya City Government through the Transportation Agency has stipulated rules regarding the Implementation of Parking in the City of Surabaya which are contained in Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2018.Keywords: Licensing; Authority for Private Parking Control; Management and Control of Private Parking on Public Roads.
AbstrakDaerah memiliki kewenangan untuk melakukan pungutan pajak daerah dan retribusi yang salah satunya perparkiran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode normatif dengan melalui pendekatan undang-undang dan pendekatan konseptual. Berdasarkan keabsahan dalam pemberian izin terkait peraturan undang-undang dalam pelaksanakan Peraturan Daerah yang ada di Kota Surabaya belum sesuai dengan kenyataan yang tejadi dilapangan. Instrumen pengendalian dalam pengelolaan dan pengendalian parkir swasta ditepi jalan umum oleh Dinas Perhubungan di Kota Surabaya dalam rangka mengatasi kasus parkir liar terdiri dari peraturan zonasi, perizinan, insentif/disinsentif dan penerapan sanksi. Pemerintah Kota Surabaya melalui Dinas Perhubungan telah menetapkan aturan tentang Penyelenggaraan Perparkiran di Kota Surabaya yang tertuang dalam Peraturan Daerah Nomor 3 Tahun 2018.Kata Kunci: Perizinan; Kewenangan Pengendalian Parkir Swasta; Pengelolaan dan Pengendalian Parkir Swasta di Tepi Jalan Umum.