bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Storytelling as Playful Practice toward Social Cohesion and Overcoming the Fear of Death
Authors: Somerville Matt
Published: September 2022

Approaching Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s 2015 film, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl through an evolutionary literary perspective draws attention to the adaptive advantages of fictional storytelling with respect to the film’s treatment of three key universals of human evolution: the propensity toward social integration; overcoming one’s fear of death and dealing with grief; and transcending the emotional anxiety that accompanies the incomprehensible meaninglessness of a life that ends, inevitably, in death.
Transitando desde las Fases de Cambio de Comportamiento hacia el Automanejo de Personas con Condiciones Crónicas.
Authors: Rimassa Carla , Lagos Maria Elena
Published: September 2022

Introducción: A nivel mundial existe una constante preocupación debido a que cada día proliferan más personas con enfermedades crónicas. Para su abordaje, se han propuesto una serie de medidas que enfatizan el rol preponderante que tiene la persona en el logro del automanejo de su salud y enfermedad. El objetivo de este trabajo fue reflexionar acerca de elementos que favorecen el avance desde las etapas de cambio hacia el automanejo de personas con condiciones crónicas.

Desarrollo: Para lograr el automanejo, resulta trascendental considerar en la atención a la persona con enfermedades crónicas, entre otros aspectos, el proceso de cambio de comportamiento y el grado de autoeficacia percibida. Asimismo, el personal profesional de la atención primaria de salud y enfermería requieren desarrollar habilidades específicas y de alta idoneidad para una atención integral, oportuna y continuada. Todos estos aspectos se interrelacionan para converger juntos en un plan de atención de salud colaborativo, consensuado y centrado en la persona.

Conclusión: Para favorecer el avance del automanejo existen elementos tanto de la persona con enfermedad crónica como de la profesional que se articulan. Entre estas personas se dan relaciones de bidireccionalidad, que han de ser vistas como un proceso funcional continuo y no como elementos discretos en el cuidado en salud.
Nível de Conhecimento de Adolescentes Sobre a Infecção Pelo HIV: Uma Relação Com Autocuidado e Comportamentos de Risco.
Authors: Silva Natanias Macson da , Rego Thiago Luis de Holanda , Mendonça Letícia De Lima , Costa Mademerson Leandro da , Nascimento Ellany Gurgel Cosme Do , Maia Allyssandra Maria Lima Rodrigues
Published: September 2022

Introdução: A adolescência é marcada por mudanças biopsicossociais e comportamentais, as quais são importantes para a construção da autonomia durante novas experiências. Porém, alguns hábitos nessa fase podem conferir riscos à infecção pelo HIV.

Objetivo: Avaliar práticas de adolescentes escolares que conferem risco à infecção pelo HIV, contrastando aspectos comportamentais com o nível de conhecimento prévio sobre esta infecção.

Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com abordagens descritiva, quantitativa e correlacional com 273 adolescentes de instituições públicas de ensino situadas em seis municípios brasileiros. Os dados foram coletados através de dois questionários, com foco no autocuidado e no nível de conhecimento sobre anatomia, fisiopatologia e fatores de risco da infecção pelo HIV. Foram utilizadas medidas de frequência absoluta e relativa, bem como testes de correlação de Pearson (p valor < 0,05).

Resultados: Ocorreu maior representatividade dos adolescentes escolares com faixa etária entre 16 e 17 anos e sexo feminino. Os resultados mostram comportamentos de risco de exposição ao HIV, como atividade sexual precoce (38,4%), uso de drogas (21,8%), múltiplos parceiros sexuais (40,4%) e sexo desprotegido (54,5%), cenário que não esteve relacionado necessariamente com déficit de conhecimento. Ainda, o estudo aponta que quanto mais precoce a sexarca ou uso de drogas, maior o número de parceiros sexuais durante a adolescência, sugerindo alto risco de infecção pelo HIV. Acerca do uso de metodologias interativas, estas se apresentaram como potenciais ferramentas na educação permanente em saúde.

Conclusão: Constatou-se importantes comportamentos de risco referentes à infecção pelo HIV, por escolares, e que essas práticas não estão necessariamente ligadas ao déficit de conhecimento sobre este agravo. As implicações deste estudo são direcionadas ao fomento de mudanças em práticas de profissionais da saúde e educação, bem como desenvolvimento de políticas públicas que visem à redução do comportamento de risco pelos adolescentes.
Repercussões do câncer na qualidade de vida de homens em tratamento quimioterápico
Authors: Muniz Iara Fonteles , Cavalcante Francisco Marcelo Leandro , Frota Natasha Marques , Galindo Neto Nelson Miguel , Caetano Joselany Áfio , Barros Lívia Moreira
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: Esse estudo objetivou avaliar o nível de qualidade de vida entre pacientes do sexo masculino em tratamento quimioterápico.
Metodologia: Trata-se de estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa, realizado de abril a junho de 2019, no serviço de quimioterapia de um hospital escola da região norte do Ceará. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de questionário sociodemográfico e de instrumento para avaliação da qualidade de vida.
Resultados: Participaram do estudo 61 pacientes, com média de idade de 60,29 anos, casados e com baixa escolaridade, cujos domínios de qualidade de vida que apresentaram menores médias de escores foram o físico e autoavaliação da qualidade de vida. Já os domínios melhores avaliados foram o psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente.
Conclusão: A autoavaliação da qualidade de vida geral dos participantes obteve avaliação relativamente satisfatória, evidenciando-se que os impactos do câncer na qualidade de vida dos pacientes do sexo masculino em tratamento quimioterápico afetam principalmente os aspectos relacionados ao domínio físico, o que demanda a prestação de assistência multiprofissional e de enfermagem integral e holística, que busque mitigar as implicações dessa patologia e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos sujeitos.
Vulnerabilidade clínico funcional masculina entre idosos institucionalizados
Authors: Araújo Jeferson , Chaves Elaina Ferreira , Salgado Juliana , Quemel Glenda , Silva Silvio , Sousa Fabianne
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: Analisar a vulnerabilidade clínico funcional masculina entre idosos institucionalizados em duas unidades de longa permanência por meio do instrumento Índice de Vulnerabilidade Clínico Funcional (IVCF-20).
Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal e comparativo, no qual se utilizou uma amostra por conveniência em que participaram 31 homens idosos institucionalizados em duas Instituições de Longa Permanência localizadas no município de Marabá-PA, no período de janeiro a maio de 2019. Para a vulnerabilidade, utilizou-se o instrumento IVCF-20 e para a análise estatística foi aplicado o Teste G considerando o nível de significância de p≤0,05. Todos os preceitos éticos em pesquisa foram assegurados.
Resultados: Nos grupos predominaram a faixa etária entre 60-74 anos, solteiros, aposentados e com grau de escolaridade baixo. Os idosos institucionalizados apresentavam algumas doenças prévias como Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (50%) seguido de Hiperplasia da Próstata (36,8%). Quanto a vulnerabilidade, os grupos apresentaram comprometimento nas atividades de vida diária básicas e instrumentais; na cognição; no humor; na mobilidade no que tange ao alcance e/ou preensão de objetos, na capacidade aeróbica e muscular, durante a marcha e na perda urinária e fecal. Os idosos pertencentes a instituição A apresentaram vulnerabilidade clínica funcional mais comprometida do que idosos pertencentes a instituição B.
Conclusão: Os resultados evidenciam alto grau de vulnerabilidade dos idosos institucionalizados ampliando discussões sobre as políticas públicas direcionadas à população idosa masculina
Qualidade de vida, perfil sociodemografico e laboral da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital universitário
Authors: Silveira Renata Cristina da Penha , Ribeiro Isabely Karoline da Silva , Mininel Vivian Aline
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade de vida de trabalhadores de enfermagem hospitalar e sua relação com características sociodemográficas e laborais.
Metodologia: O estudo foi realizado com 68 trabalhadores de enfermagem. Um questionário com perfil sociodemográfico e laboral e a Escala Whoqol-bref foram utilizados como instrumentos de coleta de dados.
Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que 80,6% eram do sexo feminino, 54,4% eram casados, 47,8% enfermeiros, 56,1% brancos, 89,7% tinham carga horária semanal de trabalho de 36 horas e 36,8% atuavam no período noturno. O domínio relações sociais apresentou a maior média de percepção de qualidade de vida para os técnicos de enfermagem e entre os enfermeiros foi o domínio físico. Os resultados evidenciaram que os técnicos de enfermagem e os enfermeiros possuíam qualidade de vida regular.
Conclusão: Concluiu-se que é necessário fortalecer ações de promoção à saúde destes trabalhadores para potencializar a melhoria da percepção da qualidade de vida.
On the mean and variance of the estimated tangency portfolio weights for small samples
Authors: Alfelt Gustav , Mazur Stepan
Published: September 2022

In this paper, a sample estimator of the tangency portfolio (TP) weights is considered. The focus is on the situation where the number of observations is smaller than the number of assets in the portfolio and the returns are i.i.d. normally distributed. Under these assumptions, the sample covariance matrix follows a singular Wishart distribution and, therefore, the regular inverse cannot be taken. In the paper, bounds and approximations for the first two moments of the estimated TP weights are derived, as well as exact results are obtained when the population covariance matrix is equal to the identity matrix, employing the Moore–Penrose inverse. Moreover, exact moments based on the reflexive generalized inverse are provided. The properties of the bounds are investigated in a simulation study, where they are compared to the sample moments. The difference between the moments based on the reflexive generalized inverse and the sample moments based on the Moore–Penrose inverse is also studied.
Development of a farm-specific real-time quantitative RT-PCR assay for the detection and discrimination of wild-type porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus and the vaccine strain in a farm under eradication
Authors: Fornyos Kinga , Szabó István , Lebhardt Károly , Bálint Ádám
Published: September 2022

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most important diseases of swine causing severe economic losses worldwide, therefore intensive efforts are taken to eliminate PRRS virus (PRRSV) from infected herds for complete eradication. The most efficient, fastest but at the same time the most expensive eradication method is depopulation-repopulation. In order to reduce costs, a number of farms prefer to perform their eradication process with continuous production using modified live vaccine (MLV) immunisation. However, the commercial PRRSV RT-PCR kits do not have the capacity to discriminate infected from vaccinated animals. In this paper, we describe a simple discriminatory duplex TaqMan RT-PCR assay based on common forward and reverse primers, as well as two differently labelled MLV- and wild-type PRRSV-specific probes. The discriminatory PCR test we designed is a fast and efficacious method for processing large quantities of samples. The assay is cheap, flexible, easy to apply in different herds using different MLVs, but should be checked, and can be modified based on the sequence data obtained during the permanent monitoring examinations. Owing to its simplicity the test can serve as a significant complementary assay for PRRS control and elimination/eradication.
The Effect of Extraction Method on the Extract Yield in the Carotenoid Pigment Encapsulation for Halal Natural Pigment
Authors: Fajriati Imelda , Ikhsani Atika Yahdiyani , Monitasari Annisa , Zamhari Muhammad , Kartika Betania , Subba Jas Raj
Published: September 2022

The Soxhlet and maceration methods were used to determine the extract yield in the carotenoid pigment encapsulation for halal natural pigment production. This study aims to obtain halal natural pigment by determining the highest extract yield from the encapsulation of β-carotene in carrots. The carrot was extracted using Soxhlet and maceration method and then continued by oven drying. The n-hexane was selected because of its better volatility than ethanol and provided less solvent residue after extraction. UV-Vis spectroscopy and Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) were used to characterize the n-hexane yield extract. Encapsulation of the pigment was investigated by adding five grams of maltodextrin to extract n-hexane weights of 0.05, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.0 grams. The maceration method yielded a much higher yield than the Soxhlet extraction method, with 2.24% (w/w) and 0.88% (w/w), respectively. The n-hexane extract absorbed a maximum wavelength of 450 nm with a retention factor (Rf) of 0.62. These values are confirmed by comparing the band's Rf values and absorption spectra with the standard’s. Light absorption spectra at wavelengths 350-500 nm confirmed an intense color expression for encapsulation containing the highest pigment concentration.
Richard Ovenden, Burning the Books: A History of Knowledge Under Attack. London: John Murray (2020)
Authors: Brown Katherine E
Published: September 2022

Richard Ovenden, Burning the Books: A History of Knowledge Under Attack. London: John Murray (2020)
“Corrida do Conhecimento”, “Brainstorming” e “Biochemistry Quest’: o papel da ludicidade no ensino-aprendizagem de Bioquímica no contexto da educação médica
Authors: Alves Sthéfany Costa , Brandão Bruno Carvalho , Dias Letícia Silva Carvalho , De Matos Luana Fernandes , Da Silva José Matheus Lima Gomes , Baroneza José Eduardo , Zucchi Fabíola Cristina Ribeiro
Published: September 2022

Avanços científicos e mudanças socioculturais sofridas pela sociedade moderna requerem profissionais com habilidades para resolução de problemas. Assim, o uso de métodos lúdicos de ensino (MLE) está cada vez mais presente em currículos acadêmicos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a percepção do aprendizado dos estudantes da disciplina de Bioquímica e Biofísica Médica (BBM) após a inserção de MLE. Foram aplicados três métodos alternativos: um jogo de tabuleiro (Corrida do Conhecimento) contendo questões, discussões organizadas (Brainstorming) e um jogo para celular (Biochemistry Quest), todos eles contendo os principais temas da disciplina foram comparados com aulas expositivas. A percepção do aprendizado dos alunos foi avaliada por meio de um questionário previamente validado. Resultados quantitativos demonstraram a preferência dos alunos por aulas expositivas. No entanto, a análise qualitativa dos questionários ressaltou a importância da ludicidade como estratégia no ensino de BBM.
Reality Denied? – On Progress, Identity, Just Government, and Textual Authority in Zac Thompson’s Relay (2019)
Authors: Schallegger René Reinhold
Published: September 2022

In Zac Thompsons Graphic Novel Relay (2018) sendet das scheinbar aufgeklärte galaktische Imperium der Menschheit das Angebot, sich durch die Einpflanzung eines gigantischen Monolithen, der homogenisierend auf Kulturen einwirkt, an neu entdeckte Planeten anzuschließen. Planeten, die ablehnen, werden zerstört. Die Konformität, die dieses System erzeugt, schafft oberflächlich betrachtet eine stabile Welt für die, die sich unterwerfen, zum Preis der gewaltsamen Auslöschung derer, die sich der Monokultur verweigern.Der Artikel untersucht Thompsons Text und die ethischen Fragen, die er stellt, aus der Perspektive des Empire nach Michael Hardt und Antonio Negri, Nick Dyer-Witheford, sowie Greig de Peuter, postkolonialer Theorien, wie Phil Ryans Multicultiphobia, und kantianischer Ethik. Dabei wird klar, wie Relay das Konzept des Fortschritts hinterfragt, die Komplexitäten von Identität und Zugehörigkeit, Einheit und universaler Werte auslotet, die Ethik gerechten Regierens und die soziopolitische Balance zwischen Stabilität und Dynamik problematisiert, und schließlich sogar die Stabilität und Autorität von Texten an sich dekonstruiert.
From vegetation ecology to vegetation science: current trends and perspectives
Authors: Ibarra-Manriquez Guillermo , González-Espinosa Mario , Martínez-Ramos Miguel , Meave Jorge A.
Published: September 2022

Vegetation is a key biosphere component to supporting biodiversity on Earth, and its maintenance and proper functioning are essential to guarantee the well-being of humankind. From a broad perspective, a fundamental goal of vegetation ecology is to understand the roles of abiotic and biotic factors that affect vegetation structure, distribution, diversity, and functioning, considering the relevant spatial and temporal scales. In this contribution, we reflect on the difficulties and opportunities to accomplish this grand objective by reviewing recent advances in the main areas of vegetation ecology. We highlight theoretical and methodological challenges and point to alternatives to overcome them. Our hope is that this contribution will motivate the development of future research efforts that will strengthen the field of vegetation ecology. Ultimately, vegetation science will continue to provide a strong knowledge basis and multiple theoretical and technological tools to better face the current global environmental crisis and to address the urgent need to sustainably conserve the vegetation cover of our planet in the Anthropocene.
The importance of context-relative knowledge for illustrating wordless picture books
Authors: Ellmann Maria Magdalena , Costandius Elmarie , Alexander Neeske , de Villiers Gera , Haese Adrie
Published: September 2022

This study investigated the role of signs in wordless picture books and their influence on meaning making. The article's main aim is to highlight the importance of using culturally appropriate signs to foster narrative comprehension in wordless picture books. This genre of books can be a useful method and tool for translating cultural knowledge into images, but their production can be a difficult process because skilful execution is required for successful communication. Wordless picture books can serve as a medium that encourages storytelling and fosters a love of reading. This research involved the creation and semiotic analysis - through participant reactions - of three wordless picture books whose stories are situated within the Xhosa culture. Theoretical perspectives of social semiotics and narratology were used as lenses through which to inform the research. The findings include evidence of the importance of understanding context-relative knowledge and of using appropriate signs, symbols, and signifiers when translating and portraying narratives in wordless picture books.
Государственные реформы в России: от Петра до Путина
Authors: Кирин Анатолий
Published: September 2022

Представляемая вниманию читателей книга является мультидисциплинарным синтетическим правовым научным исследованием. В ней на основе исторических фактов, событий, а также государственных правовых актов в хронологическом порядке анализируются и получают авторскую оценку решения и действия руководителей и высших должностных лиц российского государства при проведении ими государственно-устроительных, административных, территориальных, законодательных, судебных и иных государственных реформ в период от Петра I до действующего Президента России Владимира Путина. Книга предназначена для студентов, аспирантов, преподавателей, научных сотрудников, специализирующихся в юриспруденции, политологии, социологии и истории. Она также может быть полезна практикующим юристам, судьям, адвокатам, парламентариям, сотрудникам органов исполнительной власти и всем интересующимся историей государственных реформ в России. Книга содержит 40 страниц цветных вклеек.
Surgical management of rectal prolapse in ostrich chicks (Struthio camelus)
Authors: Bishnu Prasad Adhikari , B Pratima , K Kedar
Published: September 2022

Out of 300 ostrich chicks imported from South Africa, five chicks of age two months faced rectal prolapse problems at once in the Ostrich Farm Private Limited Rupandehi, Nepal. The feather around the red protruded mass was removed and the protruded mass was cleaned with normal saline. The protruded mass was pushed with gentle pressure and corrected through surgical correction. A blood sample was taken for the analysis of the Hematological profile and the fecal sample was observed under the microscope through floatation and sedimentation techniques. On the fecal examination, no parasites were found. Feed management was done for the first day and Calcium with vitamins and other minerals was given. On the next day, two birds having small protruded masses were recovered. The protruded mass of the next three chicks was restored. Local anesthesia was given with 2ml 2%xylocaine solution around the vent region. Purse string suture is done with silk thread around the anal orifice. Blood serum examination reveals that severe low level of calcium i.e. 6.7,7.1,6.5,6.8,6.9 respectively in all 5 ostrich chicks which should be in the normal range of 9-24. As per my case study, the main cause of this prolapse is the low calcium level, the low fiber in the diet and cold stress due to the winter season.
Tissue NET-seq (native elongating transcript sequencing) v1
Authors: Bozukova Mihaela
Published: September 2022

Quantifying crucial steps in gene regulation during transcription elongation, such as promoter-proximal pausing, requires high resolution methods to map the transcription machinery across the genome. Native Elongating Transcript sequencing (NET-seq) interrogates the 3' ends of nascent RNA through sequencing, providing a direct visualization of RNA Polymerase II (Pol II) positions genome-wide with strand specificity and single nucleotide resolution. As NET-seq does not require previous labeling of mRNA, it is ideally-suited for measuring nascent transcription in tissues. In brief, actively transcribing Pol II together with the nascent RNA is quantitatively purified from cells by cellular fractionation. To prevent run-on transcription, fractionation is performed in the presence of the potent Pol II inhibitor α-amanitin, which prevents NTP recognition and catalysis by the Pol II trigger loop. Then, the isolated nascent RNA is fragmented, converted into cDNA and processed into a sequencing library employing a minimal number of PCR cycles. The library preparation method is designed in a way that upon random fragmentation of the nascent transcripts, only the 3’ ends of nascent transcripts carrying a free hydroxy-group are sequenced. This reveals the position of transcriptionally engaged Pol II at nucleotide resolution. We modified the original NET-seq protocol (Mayer & Churchman, 2016) for application in murine liver tissue and named this new adaptation of the protocol tissue NET-seq (tNET-seq). The main change in the protocol pertains to the nuclei isolation. Fresh liver tissue were placed in ice-cold PBS, cut into small pieces and homogenized in nuclei isolation buffer (Sigma, NUC101) using a Dounce tissue homogenizer. A published analysis pipeline for NET-seq can be found at the Churchman lab Github.
Polycode Essence of Postmodern Comic Literary Text
Authors: Samokhina Viktoriia , Kuznietsova Olha , Pasynok Valentyna
Published: September 2022

The present paper aims at the analysis of the postmodern comic literary texts and their peculiar features. In the focus of the attention is polycode organization of the texts, which is based on polystylistic and polysemiotic techniques. Application of these techniques proves that the comic depends on the carnival type of consciousness of the author, who is a creative personality – Homo Ludens. The author of the postmodern comic literary text has a specific vision of the world which is expressed through the use of carnival plots, images, themes and devises. It has been demonstrated that most commonly used are intertextual inclusions, sarcasm, irony, combination of verbal and non-verbal elements, game with fronts.
Pragmalinguistics Politeness in the Balinese Language
Authors: Arnawa Nengah , Ariawati Ni Wayan , Erawati Ni Ketut Ratna , Sulibra I Ketut Ngurah
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the linguistic patterns of politeness in the Balinese language. The pragmalinguistic approach was used because the linguistic patterns and politeness of the Balinese language are related to descriptive and pragmatic aspects. Data were collected through closed questionnaires distributed to informants consisting of lecturers, teachers, and Balinese language practitioners. The respondents were asked to give a politeness score for each proposed sentence pattern using a Likert scale, where 1 = very impolite, 2 = impolite, 3 = polite, 4 = more polite, and 5 = very polite. The analysis results showed that (1) passive sentences (score 3.64 – 4.29) were perceived as more polite than active sentences (score 2.76 – 3.14), (2) modality phrase forwarding (score 4.00 – 4.79) were perceived as more polite than sentences without modalities (score 2.64 – 2.71), (3) the use of institutional personification (score 4.07 – 4.76) was perceived as more polite than using the position as the subject of the sentence (score 2.88 – 3.00), and (4) the use of indirect speech (score 4.14 – 4.79) was perceived as more polite than using direct (score 2.76 – 3.00). Furthermore, the use of these linguistic instruments to determine politeness in the Balinese language is motivated by the speaker's desire to focus on information, soften and weaken the impositivity, as well as efforts to save a positive face.
Chinese EFL Learners' Attitudes Towards Smartphone-Based Reading
Authors: Tian Xiufeng , Samat Norhanim Abdul , Zainal Zaidah
Published: September 2022

Reading through mobile phones is increasingly popularized worldwide, particularly among young adults. However, few researchers investigate EFL learners' attitudes towards smartphone-based reading. The present research conducted a questionnaire survey to explore EFL learners' perceptions and beliefs by integrating the reading attitude model with the technology acceptance model UTAUT2. One hundred ninety-two participants responded to the questionnaire. The statistical data analysis, including t-tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA), indicated that Chinese EFL learners were generally positive in smartphone-based reading. Although they did not show keen feelings about it or form a habit of using the smartphone for EFL reading, they could perceive its usefulness and ease of use and positively believed in its future use in EFL reading. Additionally, gender differences did not impact EFL learners' overall attitudes. Still, participants' interest in English and experiences in mobile reading did suggest positive influences on their attitudes towards reading through the phone. Finally, the implications of the results and pedagogical practice of smartphone use in EFL reading are discussed.
Temporal Awareness in Urban Place: Al-Mutanabbi Street- Case Study
Authors: Almousawi Nawfal H. , Al-Hinkawi Wahda S.H. , Al-Askary Abd Al-Hussein A.
Published: September 2022

Previous urban studies, which started from the twentieth century until now, have unanimously agreed to displace the human dimensions of the traditional city and replace them with inhuman dimensions in the modern city. Consequently, there were various calls for returning human dimensions to urban space via urban design theories. This research concentrated on the human temporal awareness as one of the dimensions that distinguish the human race and the connection of the connection between this dimension with urban place. The lack of urban principles resulting from human temporal awareness has created the knowledge gap. In addition, the objective of this research was to build an urban model with spatial indicators. In order to achieve this objective, a comprehensive theoretical framework was built by adopting a descriptive- analytical approach. The novelty of the research is to find an urban model with spatial indicators that works to enhance human temporal awareness and verify this model and give it a local character by applying it to urban space in Baghdad. The research faced significant limitations represented in the theoretical framework and the practical application of the research model. As for future research, the research recommends conducting studies to find a model with spatial indicators for the humanization of urban space, including all human dimensions.
Valuing Cultural Landscape Heritage in Historic Areas: Proposed Assessment Criteria from Thailand
Authors: Thinnakorn Wirut , Anurak Tanakorn
Published: September 2022

A historic area is a valuable cultural heritage site. A historic community’s landscape is no less valuable than the historic buildings. In Thailand, conservation organisations only preserve and value buildings with high archaeological importance. The appreciation of surrounding landscapes is still lacking. This study aimed to establish criteria for valuing cultural landscape in Thailand. The methodology was by reviewing concepts of cultural heritage, historic area, cultural landscape, and evaluation criteria created by UNESCO and Thai organisations so as to build the new criteria. We then proposed the criteria in four areas: aesthetics, history, science and education, and society, which would correspond to current guidelines to cover cultural landscapes comprehensively.
Neural network application for semantic segmentation of fundus
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Paringer R.A. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Mukhin A.V. ,   Samara National Research University, Ilyasova N.Y. ,   Samara National Research University,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Demin N.S. ,   Samara National Research University,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS
Published: September 2022

Advances in the neural networks have brought revolution in many areas, especially those related to image processing and analysis. The most complex is a task of analyzing biomedical data due to a limited number of samples, imbalanced classes, and low-quality labelling. In this paper, we look into the possibility of using neural networks when solving a task of semantic segmentation of fundus. The applicability of the neural networks is evaluated through a comparison of image segmentation results with those obtained using textural features. The neural networks are found to be more accurate than the textural features both in terms of precision (~25%) and recall (~50%). Neural networks can be applied in biomedical image segmentation in combination with data balancing algorithms and data augmentation techniques.
A method for generating training data for a protective face mask detection system
Authors:   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the RAS (SPC RAS), Ryumina E.V. , Ryumin D.A. ,   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the RAS (SPC RAS), Markitantov M.V. ,   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the RAS (SPC RAS), Karpov A.A. ,   St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the RAS (SPC RAS)
Published: September 2022

Monitoring and evaluation of the safety level of individuals is one of the most important problems of the modern world, which was forced to change due to the emergence of the COVID-19 virus. To increase the safety level of individuals, new information technologies are needed that can stop the spread of infection by minimizing the threat of outbreaks and monitor compliance with recommended measures. These technologies, in particular, include intelligent tracking systems of the presence of protective face masks. For these systems, this article proposes a new method for generating training data that combines data augmentation techniques, such as Mixup and Insert. The proposed method is tested on two datasets, namely, the MAsked FAce dataset and the Real-World Masked Face Recognition Dataset. For these datasets, values of the unweighted average recalls of 98.51% and 98.50% are obtained. In addition, the effectiveness of the proposed method is tested on images with face mask imitation on people's faces, and an automated technique is proposed for reducing type I and II errors. Using the proposed automated technique, it is possible to reduce the number of type II errors from 174 to 32 for the Real-World Masked Face Recognition Dataset, and from 40 to 14 for images with painted protective face masks.
Detection of presentation attacks on facial authentication systems using special devices
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Denisova A.Y. , Fedoseev V.V. ,   Samara National Research University,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS
Published: September 2022

The article proposes a feature system designed to detect presentation attacks on facial authentication systems. In this type of attack, an attacker disguises as an authorized user using his image. The feature system assumes the possibility of using one or more special imaging sensors in addition to the basic RGB camera (thermal cameras, depth cameras, infrared cameras). The method has demonstrated a low error rate on the WMCA dataset, while experiments have shown its ability to remain effective in the case of the lack of training data. The comparative experiments carried out showed that the proposed method surpassed the RDWT-Haralick-SVM algorithm, and also approached the results of the MC-CNN algorithm, based on deep learning, which requires a significantly larger amount of training data.
High-speed recursive-separable image processing filters
Authors:   FSBEO HE «Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics», Kamenskiy A.V.
Published: September 2022

The development of modern technologies in the field of image formation leads to an increase in the size of the generated images, as a result the question of reducing the processing computational costs arises, and this is an important factor in the creation of real-time systems. The study provides a description of high-speed recursive-separable filters for improving the quality of images, which, due to the peculiarities of their implementation, can reduce the number of computational operations required for the image processing process. This type of filters is obtained from two-dimensional linear digital filters, which are modified by applying recursive and separable properties to them. The MATLAB environment computing method for implementation of these filters is described. An extensive performance research of the developed filters has been carried out at various sizes of the test image and on various experimental installations. The comparison with the classical two-dimensional convolution method of the developed filters is demonstrated, and it shows the time gain required for the image processing. The results obtained can be applied in biomedical image processing systems or in vision systems working in heavy weather conditions.
Comparison of the shape of focal spots in terms of intensity and energy flux for a high-aperture zone plate and a spiral zone plate
Authors:   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Savelyeva A.A. ,   Samara National Research University, Kozlova E.S. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: September 2022

Using a finite-difference time-domain method, it has been shown that focal spots generated when tightly focusing a linearly polarized Gaussian beam by a Fresnel zone plate (FZP) and when focusing a Gaussian beam with an embedded optical vortex by a spiral zone plate (SZP) have different patterns of the intensity and energy flux. The most significant differences are observed when the value of the topological charge (TC) is equal to three. The energy flux has an annular distribution when the Gaussian beam is focused by the FZP, while the SZP produces a field whose patterns of intensity and energy flux have three local maxima. The number of local maxima corresponds to the order of the SZP. At a certain distance from the focus, the petal structure of the intensity (and energy flux) changes to a ring distribution.
Amateur Theatre and Its Role in the Language Development of the Military Schools' Cadets. Historic Aspect
Authors:   Academy of Labor and Social Relation, Bondarenko M. A.
Published: September 2022

The article is devoted to amateur theatre as one of the factors that contributed to the high level of linguistic development of the military schools' cadets in Russia. Many of the military education ideologists were convinced that theatre influences on the development and improvement of the speech abilities of an individual expanding the ways of its manifestation and self-realization. Both in the metropolitan and provincial military schools and academies were created conditions for development of amateur theatres. Often cadets wrote plays themselves and some of them later became writers and journalists.
The Basic Directions of Perfecting the System of Education in Russia
Authors:   Saratov State University, Turchin G. D.
Published: September 2022

The article analyses the tendencies of modernization and development of the system of education in Russia in connection to the world experience.
The Problem of the Nature of «Self» in Russian Philosophy
Authors:   Saratov State University, Ivanov E. M.
Published: September 2022

In article the concepts of «self», stated in works of N. Lossky, S. Franc and L. Lopatin are critically considered. Arguments against the idea of transcendence of «self» in relation to the phenomenal content of the consciousness, contained in N. Lossky and S. Frank’s works, are stated. The position of L. Lopatin, assuming immanence of the «self» to consciousness contents, is supported.
Psychological Readiness of High School Students for Strategic Vital Orientation
Authors:   Saratov State University, Pecherskij V. G.
Published: September 2022

Article is devoted to an actual problem of a course of life choice by students of higher education institution. The psychological essence of concept «vital strategy» is specified on the basis of the theoretical analysis of a problem, the attention is focused on the connections between the strategic decisions and the aspiration to vital success. Readiness of students of higher education institution for definition of vital senses, which contains such personal properties as activity, motivation, responsibility, creativity, a goal-setting, goal-achievement, will, is considered on the basis of empirical material.
Identification of a Novel Mutation in the Cathepsin K (CTSK) Gene in Iranian Patients with Pycnodysostosis
Authors: Sarli Abdolazim , Sharbatkhori Sarina , Kowsari Ali
Published: September 2022

Background: Pycnodysostosis is a rare autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia, which is characterized by various skeletal malformations and distinctive facial characteristics. The disorder is caused by mutations in CTSK gene at chromosomal region 1q21, which encodes a lysosomal cysteine protease, cathepsin K.

Purpose: To describe the clinical, radiological, and molecular findings in a consanguineous Iranian family with 2 affected individuals demonstrating pycnodysostosis.

Methods: Whole exome sequencing (WES) was utilized to detect disease-causing variants. To prove the impact of the identified variants, in silico analysis using SIFT and PROVEAN web servers were carried out. The effects of the novel mutation on the protein structure was evaluated by Chimera software using normal and mutated structures derived from SWISS model web server.

Results: We identified the novel homozygous mutation, c.830C>A, in exon 7 of the CTSK gene. This missense mutation leads to the substitution of the amino acid alanine at position 277 by glutamic acid (p.A277E) in cathepsin K protease. Sanger sequencing analysis confirmed this mutation in the affected individuals and revealed that the parents were heterozygous for this gene mutation. Bioinformatics databases and the variant’s protein structure proved the deleterious effect of this novel mutation on the enzymatic activity of cathepsin K protease.
How Does the Violation of Trust Influence Project Management Negotiations?
Authors: Oliveira Dias Dr. Murillo de , Fernandes Bruno Perman , Moura Quintão Heider Cristian , Rocha Coelho Guilherme Dantas , Boros , Claudio Catunda , Vieira Patricia
Published: September 2022

Violation of Trust frequently damages or destroys the relationship. In this work, we addressed the epistemology of Trust amongst negotiators, providing a new perspective on the emerging themes after careful analysis and revision. First, we analyzed how the Violation of Trust somehow influenced project management negotiations through a qualitative inquiry of N=80 project managers. Then, after content and causal chain analyses, the findings pointed out harsh consequences on both substance and relationship, such as disappointment, loss of sales, customers, and no deal in the short term. In the long run, loss of credibility jeopardizes future business opportunities and loss of reputation. As a result, we believe it is possible to pave the way for future research by understanding complex concepts affecting trust and project management negotiations.
Ventricular Septal Defect Post-Myocardial Infarction: About 5 Cases.
Authors: Ahmed Djibril , Bakamel Lamyaa , Benasser Mohamed , Benmessaoud Fatima azzahra , Oukerraj Latifa , Cherti Mohammed
Published: September 2022

Post-myocardial infarction (MI) ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare but potentially catastrophic mechanical complication that occurs in less than 1% of patients following a myocardial infarction and it is associated with a high morbidity and mortality despite improvements in medical and surgical therapies of revascularization. Our article is based on the study of the occurrence of the VSD after a myocardial infarction in 5 patients. With an average age of 60 years, the prognosis was good if the rupture was small and the patient was hemodynamically stable. VSD tends to occur within the first week after acute myocardial infarction. In most cases, there is an immediate decline in hemodynamics which can lead to cardiogenic shock. VSD is a surgical emergency needing immediate treatment in symptomatic patients. The procedure requires the closure of the VSD and coronary artery bypass grafting.
Didactically Relevant Mechanisms of Onym Formation in the Ukrainian Language Today: A Neuropsychological Approach
Authors: Shestakova Svitlana , Zhvava Olga , Popkova Oksana , Berkeshchuk Inna , Knight Nadiia , Klak Oksana
Published: September 2022

The article deals with the multifaceted mechanisms of onym formation in the Ukrainian language today and analyzes them in the context of studying linguistic courses and acquiring practical skills in their use. It proves that motivational connections in the language system are found to be typical, regular, regular, which allows us to distinguish several model varieties of lexical and semantic word formation (hereinafter “LSWF”). Only the transfer of the name, in our opinion, should be discussed in the creation of motivated models of onyms. It is simply impossible to talk about any figurative meaning. If we can talk about any transfer, then only about the transfer of a lexical unit from one denotation to another in the presence of speakers permanent (temporary) ideas, ideas about external, functional, spatial or other similarities and proximity of objects - ideas that reflect the real, desired or completely fantasy state of the sphere of the material and spiritual world to which this object belongs. These mechanisms can be analyzed from both linguistic and psycholinguistic (neurolinguistic) points of view. They also objectify universal ways of comprehending and representing a rapidly changing world verbally. Furthemore, the article confirms that the main and most productive models of LSWF at the present stage are derivational metaphor (hereinafter DMF) and derivational metonymy (hereinafter DMT). We consider it possible to use these terms because with the help of DMF and DMT new words are created, not new meanings of words. The use of phrases as a function of proper names (PN) is one of the traditional ways of nomination. Their activation is due to two intralinguistic factors: the tendency to expressiveness and the tendency to maximum motivation of language units.
Building Time Management Skills through the Teaching Practice Activity
Authors: Rață Bogdan-Constantin , Ciolcă Corina , Butnariu Mihaela , Raţă Gloria , Raţă Marinela , Drăgoi Cristian Corneliu , Robu Viorel , Mihăilescu Liviu
Published: September 2022

Taking into account that time goes by very quickly and the efficiency of an activity depends on how time is used, the purpose of this study is to highlight the formation of students’ ability to properly organize their time through activities related to the design and conduct of teaching practice lessons. The current study is based on the responses given by 181 male and female students aged 21-30 years who were engaged in the organization and conduct of lessons within the professional training practice in school units under the guidance of coordinating teachers. Study participants completed, at the end of the teaching practice that took place between 1.10.2020 and 30.01.2021, a questionnaire where they presented information about how they had organized their time in conducting lessons. The research students attend professional training programs for physical education teachers, physiotherapy, and sports performance carried out in three university centers (“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, National University of Physical Education and Sport in Bucharest, and University of Pitești). The questionnaire included 20 closed-ended questions. The conclusions highlight that during the teaching practice, due to the responsibilities derived from achieving the themes and operational objectives of the lessons, students have become aware of both the passage of time and the importance of making good use of it, which was accompanied by the formation of their time management skills.
School Education Financing in the Context of Decentralization: Cases of Ukraine
Authors: Tereshchenko Hanna , Londar Sergiy , Gapon Valentyna , Lytvynchuk Andrii , Londar Lidia
Published: September 2022

The article explores the issues of school education financing in the context of decentralization in Ukraine. School education in Ukraine is funded from different sources. About a third of the total education budget consists of the education subvention for teachers' salaries, which is an inter-budget transfer from the state budget to local budgets. For the purpose of our research, we selected a network of schools in the Zaporizhia region of Ukraine and its financing for the period of 2014-2021. This region is typical, plain, and without significant geographical features (unlike, for example, areas with mountainous or inaccessible areas). To identify the framework of financing school education in Ukraine within the decentralization process, we utilized methods of empirical analysis of statistical indicators, as well simulation to assess the relationship between a number of indicators such as the number of students in the school, class size and the average costs of education per student using educational subvention. The purpose is to determine opportunities to increase the efficiency of budget expenditures on education. Our analysis of the use of educational subvention funds by the different types of local budgets shows that the schools financed from city budgets use these funds with the most efficiency. The schools funded from regional budgets and district budgets use the funds with the least efficiency. Our research is very valuable for improving theoretical and empirical aspects of the calculation of the projected amount of the educational subvention, as well as for the optimization of the school network.