bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH MODEL STAD DAN JIGSAW TERHADAP KARAKTER KERJA SAMA, KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS, DAN HASIL BELAJAR KOGNITIF
Authors: Khalistyawati Martha , Muhyadi Muhyadi
Published: September 2022

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan pembelajaran kooperatif model STAD dan Jigsaw terhadap karakter kerja sama, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan hasil belajar kognitif; serta model pembelajaran kooperatif yang lebih berpengaruh antara STAD dan Jigsaw. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan desain nonequivalent control group design. Subjek penelitiannya yaitu seluruh siswa kelas IV SDN pelaksana Kurikulum 2013 di Kecamatan Magelang Utara Kota Magelang yang berjumlah 196 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu pedoman observasi, angket, soal uraian, dan soal isian. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji Hotteling’s Trace MANOVA dan independent sample t-test dengan kriteria Ho ditolak jika nilai signifikansi α (0,05). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan penggunaan pembelajaran kooperatif model STAD dan Jigsaw terhadap karakter kerja sama, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan hasil belajar kognitif; serta penggunaan pembelajaran kooperatif Jigsaw lebih berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan daripada penggunaan pembelajaran kooperatif STAD. Kata kunci:    pembelajaran kooperatif, STAD, Jigsaw, karakter kerja sama, berpikir kritis, hasil belajar kognitif  THE EFFECTS OF STAD AND JIGSAW MODEL ON COOPERATION  CHARACTER,CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND COGNITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS  Abstract: This study aims to reveal the effect of the use of STAD and Jigsaw Model of cooperative learning on cooperation character, critical thinking skills, and cognitive achievements; and cooperative learning model has more effect between STAD and Jigsaw. This study is quasi-experimental research with nonequivalent control group design. The subjects were all grade four students of public primary schools implementing the 2013 Curriculum in the District of North Magelang, Magelang City totaled to 196 students. Data were collected by using an observation guide, quesionnaire, essay test, and closed test. Data were analyzed by using Hotteling’s Trace MANOVA and independent t-test with a significance level of 0.05. The study reveals that: the use of STAD and Jigsaw Model of cooperative learning take positive and significant effect on cooperation character, critical thinking skills, and cognitive achievements; and the use of Jigsaw of cooperative learning has more positive and significant effect than the use of STAD. Keywords:       cooperative learning, STAD, Jigsaw, character of cooperation, critical thinking, cognitive achievements.
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales (CEAS) in the UK General Population
Authors:   School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom, Lindsey Simone , Hiskey Syd ,   The Oaks Hospital, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR, United Kingdom, Irons Chris ,   Balanced Minds, Edinburgh and London, United Kingdom, Andrews Leanne ,   School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
Published: September 2022

Research has shown that compassion – whether to others, from others or to oneself – can be associated with improved well-being and mental health. Most measures to date focus on one of these flows of compassion, with only one recently published scale tracking all three. The primary aim of the current study was to investigate the psychometric properties of The Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales (CEAS) in a UK sample. The secondary aims were to investigate the level of compassion, as measured by the CEAS, in this population and its relationship to psychological distress and positive affect. This study employed a quantitative methodology with a longitudinal design, using an online questionnaire to collect data. 315 participants completed the CEAS alongside a number of self-report questionnaires. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to confirm the factor structure of the CEAS. The CEAS was found to have good psychometric properties as assessed by a number of statistical analyses of validity and reliability. With the removal of four items, a three factor model of compassion towards self, others and receiving compassion was found to be the best fitting model in this sample. In addition, three separate two factor models (to assess the structure of engagement and action) for each flow of compassion were conducted and found to produce good fit. On the whole, the three CEAS subscales were found to have good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Moderate positive correlations between each subscale confirmed convergent validity. Overall, the general population reported higher levels of giving compassion to others than receiving compassion or being self-compassionate. Self-compassion was found to be the strongest predictor of psychological distress and positive affect. The CEAS is a psychometrically robust measure of compassion which can be used in research and clinical practice. Attention is likely needed to a single item relating to distress tolerance, with further study needed to explore the extent to which this construct might differ in clinical and non-clinical populations.
Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Interventions in Patients With Stroke: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Seid Abubeker Alebachew , Moloro Abdulkerim Hassen
Published: September 2022

Background

Stroke is the most common and serious neurological condition, which can lead to death, limited functionality, and reduced quality of life. Studies with conflicting results and various methodological limitations have been conducted to assess the effectiveness of neurodynamic interventions for patients with stroke.

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the pooled effectiveness of different neurodynamic interventions on patients with stroke.

Methods

The PubMed, PEDro, and Google Scholar databases will be searched for studies published with full text in the English language from inception to date. Randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of different neurodynamic techniques on patients with stroke will be included. The primary outcome measures will include pain, disability/function, and quality of life. Secondary outcome measures will include physical performance measures such as balance, range of motion, muscle strength, and specific diagnostic and neurodynamic test outcomes. The screening, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment will be performed by two independent reviewers. The PEDro scale will be used to systematically appraise the methodological quality. Review Manager V.5.4 software will be used for statistical analysis. Weighted mean difference or standardized mean difference with 95% CIs and P values will be used to calculate the treatment effect for each outcome variable.

Results

Search terms and search databases have been identified. The data extraction sheet has also been developed. This study is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

Conclusions

This study will provide up-to-date evidence on the effectiveness and use of neurodynamic interventions for patients with stroke in clinical practice.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO CRD42022319972; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=319972

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/38956
Multi-escalaridad y neoliberalización.
Authors: Garcia Ariel Oscar
Published: September 2022

Esta investigación aborda la construcción de política de escalas que se despliega en la intersección entre las demandas de empleo y crédito de los sujetos subalternos y la gestión estatal-local a principios del siglo XXI. Desde una aproximación multiescalar, se recurre a una metodología cualitativa a partir de la cual se presentan casos de estudio en Argentina (Fondo de Financiamiento Solidario) y Brasil (Banco Comunitario Popular). Se concluye que las iniciativas estatales locales que atienden tales demandas deben considerar las macropolíticas que fomentan la neoliberalización de los vínculos sociales, así como su reproducción entre los sujetos subalternos.
Mecanismos de desigualdad territorial y condicionamientos sobre la primera inserción ocupacional en AMBA, Argentina
Authors: Estévez Leston Bárbara
Published: September 2022

Este estudio aborda los efectos del territorio en la inserción ocupacional en el primer empleo de quienes habitan, en su adultez, en el Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Los datos provienen de una encuesta probabilística desde un enfoque de curso de vida, desarrollada por el Programa de Investigación sobre Análisis de Clases Sociales (IIGG-UBA) en 2015-2016, con una estrategia de análisis estadístico en dos etapas (descriptiva e inferencial); se concluye que la dimensión territorial influye en los procesos de estratificación, al condicionar el acceso y modificar las brechas de acceso al primer empleo, según la clase social de origen.
Vulnerabilidad sociohidrológica y capacidad adaptativa en la Alcaldía Cuajimalpa en la Ciudad de México
Authors: Alfie-Cohen Miriam , García-Becerra Flor Yunuen , Salinas-Toledano Mario Alberto , Reyes-Pérez Javier
Published: September 2022

La Ciudad de México (CDMX) enfrenta una situación de vulnerabilidad sociohidrológica (SHV) debido a la creciente escasez de agua. Este estudio evalúa la SHV de la Alcaldía de Cuajimalpa con base en la construcción social del espacio. El estrés hídrico y la capacidad adaptativa son elementos clave para comprender las condiciones materiales, ambientales y sociales de un territorio. Se propone una metodología mixta como eje de acción. El artículo enfatiza la importancia del conocimiento de la vulnerabilidad socio-hidrológica en zonas específicas como herramienta para comprender la dinámica espacial y la particularidad territorial.
Análisis del rendimiento académico con una perspectiva de justicia espacial, Ocoyoacac-Estado de México
Authors: Carranza Rubí , Jiménez López Eduardo
Published: September 2022

Este trabajo analiza a la influencia de la distribución de los servicios públicos (i.e. educativos, de acceso a la información y recreativos) en los centros educativos medidos a través del rendimiento académico de los alumnos de educación pública básica del municipio de Ocoyoacac (2012-2013). Se propone un modelode evaluación geográfica de los centros educativos. Se busca describir la distribución espacial de los centros educativos desde una perspectiva de justicia espacial, cuestionando si el espacio es creador o sustento de desigualdad justainjusta del acceso a la educación y el impacto en la calidad con la que se distribuye.
Optimum Sizing and Performance Assessment of Modified Energy Efficient Jaggery Unit for Economic Self Sufficiency of Farmers in India
Authors: Hasarmani Totappa , Holmukhe Rajesh
Published: September 2022

The complete lockdown experienced in India since March 2020 has brought the nation’s economy to a halt, severely impacting the destitute and the most vulnerable, including farmers and migrant laborers. However, the country envisaged the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” (Self-reliant India Movement) on May 12, 2020, that focuses on the importance of promoting local products and encourages manufacturing industries including the agricultural sector. The awareness campaign includes reforms to encourage businesses, attract investments, and strengthen production processes. Agriculture businesses are playing a major role in boosting the economy, such as Jaggery manufacturing, which is one of the most popular food processing enterprises that promotes job openings in rural India. Though, the country is the leading exporter of jaggery to the world, most of the production units, situated in remote places are designed without any scientific base and are seriously facing energy inefficiency problems. This research aims to design and develop a modified energy-efficient jaggery unit for the farmer producer groups, to achieve a “Self-reliant India”. The proposed cost effective “Energy Efficient Jaggery Unit” is self reliant to meet all the requirements of the production process,such as combined heat and power (CHP) with the generation of biofuel, termed as Tri-Generation System.
Mathematical Modeling and Review of Pine Wilt Disease
Authors: Ghaffar Khan Abdul , - Imran , Zada Hayat , Hussain Ansar , Mahmood Tariq
Published: September 2022

Pine Wilt Disease (PWD), caused by the pinewood nematode (PWN) Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, causes significant losses in coniferous forests in eastern Asia, including Japan, China, and South Korea, as well as western Europe, including Portugal. The results of the research papers given at the International Symposium on Pine Wilt Disease (IUFRO Working Party Meeting 4.04.03) in Nanjing, China, in July 2009 are summarized in this article. The basic themes discussed included pine wilt disease (PWD), the pinewood nematode (PWN) Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, and other PWN-associated microorganisms that play a significant role in PWD, such as bacteria (e.g., Pseudomonas fluorescens). The majority of the papers are based on PWD-PWN research in East Asia and Russia. The following are some of the specific topics covered: 1) fundamental concepts of PWD development, 2) pathogenicity, 3) host-parasite relationships, including histopathology of diseased conifers and the role of toxins from bacteria-nematode ecto-symbionts, 4) PWN life cycle and transmission, 5) B. xylophilus dissemination models, 6) associations (with other nematodes), 7) diagnostics, 8) quarantine and control of the PWN and 9) biocontrol of the PWN.
Home and Belonging in Chibundu Onuzo’s Welcome to Lagos
Authors: E. Nyasulu Glory
Published: September 2022

Home and belonging have mostly been slippery in urban spaces especially for the poor. This is because it is difficult for the urban poor who due to unemployment and dwarfed wages fail to afford a habitable home. This issue has escalated in many African cities due to the rural-urban migrations in search for a better life. This essay explores these thematic issues of home and belonging in Chibundu Onuzo’s Welcome to Lagos. The essay argues that that urban life and experience renders home-making slippery and problematic in some of its inhabitants, especially the urban poor, hence instilling a feeling of alienation in them.
60 ЛЕТ НА ПЕРЕДОВЫХ РУБЕЖАХ РАЗВИТИЯ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОГО СТО ДЛЯ РОССИЙСКОЙ МИКРОЭЛЕКТРОНИКИ
Authors: Бирюков М.Г.
Published: September 2022

8 августа 1962 года вышло Постановление Совета Министров СССР № 831-358 "Об организации Центра микроэлектроники "Научного центра" (НЦ) и комплекса НИИ и КБ в союзных республиках". В НИИ-350, ныне Научно-исследовательском институте точного машиностроения, с открытия которого в Зеленограде начал создаваться Всесоюзный центр микро­электроники, эту дату отмечают как день рождения. Так что в этом году НИИТМ празднует свое 60-летие.

Юбилей – это повод и для чествования коллег, стоявших у истоков советского электронного машиностроения, и для воспоминаний о достижениях коллектива института в разработке специального технологического оборудования для производства микроэлектронных компонентов, а также для сверки планов на будущее с реалиями рыночной ситуа­ции. Об этом Михаил Георгиевич Бирюков, генеральный директор АО "НИИТМ", рассказал в интервью нашему журналу.
МЕТОД ПЕРЕНОРМИРОВКИ СЛУЧАЙНОЙ ТРЕХКОМПОНЕНТНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ: ДИНАМИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ ЭФФЕКТИВНОЙ ФУНКЦИИ ВОСПРИИМЧИВОСТИ
Authors: Познанский О.П.
Published: September 2022

В данной работе мы исследовали динамические характеристики эффективной восприимчивости случайной трехкомпонентной системы. Мы показали, что в случае большого расхождения статических локальных восприимчивостей эффективные динамические свойства аналогичны двухкомпонентной системе. Если же статические коэффициенты локальных динамических восприимчивостей компонентов приближаются друг к другу, сохраняя различие релаксационных частей, то проявляются особенности трехкомпонентной системы. В этом случае эффективная активная часть восприимчивости имеет два плато, а релаксирующая часть демонстрирует два максимума. Амплитуды максимумов для релаксирующей части зависят от доминирующей компоненты. Также мы исследовали случай двойной перколяции, показав, что эффективные свойства могут существенно меняться два раза при вариации доли одного из компонентов. В первом случае изменение связано с созданием перколяционного кластера, построенного из компонента (2), второе изменение связано с выдавливанием компонентов (2) и (3) компонентом (1), который строит вторичный перколяционный кластер.
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ТОНКИХ ПЛЕНОК КАРБИДА БОРА, ОБОГАЩЕННОГО ИЗОТОПОМ 10B, ПРИ НИЗКИХ ТЕМПЕРАТУРАХ
Authors: Колесников А.Г. , Крюков Ю.А. , Горбунов Н.В. , Абдуев А.Х. , Асваров А.Ш. , Ахмедов А.К. , Куликов С.А. , Чураков А.В. , Шадрин А.В.
Published: September 2022

Тонкопленочные конвертеры нейтронов на основе карбида бора B4C, обогащенного изотопом 10В, наносимые на подложки из алюминия, алюминиевой фольги и полимерных пленок большой площади, являются перспективным материалом для создания новых детекторов нейтронов. Нанесение пленок B4C методом магнетронного распыления на такие основания сильно осложняется необходимостью нагрева подложек до температуры 400 °С и более, что может приводить к их деформации. В работе показано, что применение ионного ассистирования в процессе магнетронного осаждения B4C приводит к формированию пленок нанокристаллической структуры, обладающих высокой прочностью и гибкостью, даже при понижении температуры подложки до 50 °С, а использование подслоя алюминия повышает адгезию. Получены тонкие пленки B4C на подложках из алюминия 0,5 × 100 × 100 мм2 и 0,5 × 280 × 400 мм2 в атмосфере аргона при температуре 400, 200 и 50 °С. Исследованы структура, состав и показатель преломления по пленкам на пластинах из кремния. Гибкость получаемых пленок и низкая температура формирования дают возможность нанесения конвертера нейтронов из 10B4C на тонкие полимерные основания.
РАЗРАБОТКА ВАКУУМНОГО ТРИБОМЕТРИЧЕСКОГО СТЕНДА ДЛЯ ВЫСОКОТЕМПЕРАТУРНЫХ ИСПЫТАНИЙ И ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ТВЕРДОСМАЗОЧНЫХ MoS2-ПОКРЫТИЙ
Authors: Беликов А.И. , Колесник Л.Л. , Алиханов О.Э. , Бражников В.Е.
Published: September 2022

Представлены результаты разработки вакуумного трибометрического стенда для высокотемпературных трибологических испытаний материалов и покрытий в условиях высокого вакуума при температурах до 300 °С. В стенде реализован стандартный метод трибологических испытаний при возвратно-поступательном скольжении шара по плоскости (ASTM G133-05). Приведены результаты ресурсных испытаний твердосмазочных покрытий на основе дисульфида молибдена, осажденных методом магнетронного распыления MoS2-мишени при различных режимах.
Determining GMO awareness among students of agricultural engineering in Turkiye
Authors: Yılmaz Sevil Sağlam , Kutlu Songül
Published: September 2022

Courses on GMOs in Agricultural Faculties are included in the curriculum of the departments under different names. It was aimed to determine the knowledge level of 273 agricultural engineering students from Faculty of Agriculture studying at Kırsehir Ahi Evran University, Turkiye in this study. The questionnaire consisted of a test on Personal Information Scale to measure their knowledge about GMO Foods. The data obtained showed that the students in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology had the highest level of awareness about GMOs and GMO based foods. It was concluded that awareness and knowledge of the students was related to their subject of the study, grade and gender. It was understood that male students had a higher GMO awareness compared to the female students. The results of the study revealed that it was appropriate and necessary to include more detailed courses about GMOs in the curricula of the departments in faculties of agriculture. The findings obtained from this study can be used as a source to prepare or rearrange curricula of the departments in agricultural faculties.
An Evaluation of Multiple Intelligence Theory on Architecture Students
Authors: Khan Shameen
Published: September 2022

Abstract: The term intelligence defines the intellectual capacity of any human being. The point here is that if a person has high intelligent quotient (IQ) it does not mean he/she will excel in other fields as well. Every individual is different and has its own interest of area where that person applies his/her full knowledge and hard work. Therefore, the discussion starts with every person is different and has its own sets of interest. The design tasks are complex in nature which in today scenario requires every individual with a wide range of skills– such as spatial visualization and creation, problem solving skills, communication skills which involves both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, verbal and non-verbal skills, and so on. Identifying and recognizing these multiple intelligences becomes essential and an important factor for architects and researchers to deal and nurture diversity in architecture field, empathize with the variety of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and implementing divergent tools which will help to evaluate different design thinking skills. The study deals with the comparative analysis of existing theories on Intelligence by numerous psychologists. This paper, furthermore explores and evaluates the multiple intelligence theory by psychologist Howard Gardner (1983) in his book “Frames of Mind” which states about the theory of intelligence and also types of intelligence at large. The use of this theory in architectural design studio could be relevant in the ways to think as a diverse set of intelligences and to understand individual differences among all. The paper investigates about what type of intelligences are more in Architecture Students. A MIDAS test consists of 80 questions were carried out on 750 students of Architecture, 150 students from each year of B.Arch. program for examining the study. The hypothesis of this research is based on inspecting the existing multiple intelligence that Architectural students have spatial visualization intelligence more than other intelligence. The research concludes with a notion that intelligence in design or any other field cannot be restricted to only one set of variables but rather should be considered as a flexible framework that can be adopted for a desired learning outcome.
A Review on Drowsy Driver Detection in Digital Image Processing
Authors: Ahirwar Hemant , Saxena Minal
Published: September 2022

Abstract: Somnolence or drowsiness is a condition of strong urge for rest, or sleeping at unusual time or instantly while indulging with some task (like hypersomnia). It has unmistakable implications and causes. It can allude to the typical state going before falling asleep or a manifestation of other medical conditions. Drowsiness can be hazardous when performing errands that require steady focus, like driving a vehicle. At the point when an individual is adequately exhausted, microsleeps might be capable. In people denied of rest, somnolence may immediately disperse for short timeframes; this marvel is the revitalizing burst of energy, and results from the normal cycling of the circadian musicality meddling with the cycles the body does to set itself up to rest. Languid driving is a major issue in the India. The danger, risk, and regularly terrible consequences of lazy driving are disturbing. Languid driving is the hazardous blend of driving and languor or weariness. In this paper, a survey has been done about the different identification strategies for driver's drowsiness detection. There are several researches have been done till now but somewhere somehow they suffers due to accuracy especially at real time.
Design of Power and Area Efficient Approximate Multipliers for Edge Detection Algorithm
Authors: V Nanammal. , Gangrade Neha
Published: September 2022

Abstract: In this paper, we present a novel approximate computing scheme suitable for realizing the energy-efficient multiplyaccumulate (MAC) processing. First we design the approximate 4-2 compressors generating errors in the opposite direction while minimizing the computational costs. Based on the probabilistic analysis, positive and negative multipliers are then carefully developed to provide a similar error distance. Simulation results on various practical applications reveal that the proposed MAC processing offers the energy-efficient computing scenario by extending the range of approximate parts. This Design is implemented by Verilog HDL and simulated by Modelsim 6.4 c. The Performance is measured by Xilinx tool Synthesis Process. The proposed Sobel edge detection algorithm uses approximation methods to replace the complex operations; This design is done by Matlab and Modelsim using hdldameon, This proposed multipliers arerpelaced in the sobel operator based image Edge detection.
Racismo e eventos produtores de estresse: narrativas de pessoas idosas negras
Authors: Da Paixão Santos Naylana Rute , Firmino Rabelo Dóris
Published: September 2022

O objetivo foi analisar os eventos considerados estressantes por pessoas idosas negras. Participaram 11 pessoas idosas autodeclaradas negras (9 mulheres e 2 homens), com idades entre 60 a 83 anos. A estratégia metodológica utilizada foi a Entrevista Narrativa e a análise foi realizada segundo método de análise qualitativa, proposto por Schutze. Os eventos vivenciados antes da velhice envolveram conflito e violência no relacionamento conjugal, adoecimento, trabalho, morte e luto, restrições materiais, família e discriminação racial. Na velhice, permearam os temas da saúde e autonomia, descendência, afetividade e suporte social, discriminação e as condições materiais. Observou-se que as vivências ocorridas ao longo da vida apresentaram eventos não normativos marcados pelo contexto social de desenvolvimento da população negra e feminina. Os eventos da velhice abarcaram situações encontradas em outros estudos com a população idosa em geral e eventos relacionados ao racismo vigentes desde a juventude.
“Digital Leviathan”: Scenarios for the Development of the Hobbesian Monster in the 21st Century
Authors: Mamychev Andrey Yu.
Published: September 2022

In the research, the Hobbesian concept of “Leviathan” is used as a metaphor and a “heuristic scheme” describing the change of epochs and the formation of a new universal scale for innovative forms of socio-political organization. The subject of the research is the phenomenon of digitalization, as well as key changes caused by the digital transformation of public policy and power relations. “Digitalization” is considered as an ambiguous and multilevel phenomenon, reflecting a whole series of cardinal transformations in the sociopolitical life of society, which at the ideological, institutional, instrumental, technological and praxiological levels “clears space” for new forms of social organization. Аrgues that currently there is an acute competition to define, legitimize and promote a certain “projective image of the future” corresponding to the latest socio-political order and normative sociotechnological system (“engineering law”). In particular, the author considers contradictory trends, on the one hand, aimed at preserving and reproducing traditional political institutions, and on the other, related to forming new digital era institutions, digital governance structures and practices of public-power interactions. The research pays special attention to the competition of the state and new digital and technological actors in the political space. It discusses various scenarios of digital transformation of society, state, and government and considers such digital effects in the modern political process as “information noise”, “information overload”, “profile reconfigurations” of relations, the formation of alternative digital spaces (metaverses), as well as their influence on the current political order, power relations, socio-political dynamics.
Digital Echo Chambers as Phenomenon of Political Space
Authors: Beznosov Mikhail A. , Golikov Alexander S.
Published: September 2022

This article attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of the academic literature on the subject, examining the different approaches, their similarities and general differences, advantages and disadvantages, and providing a consolidated and critical perspective that will hopefully be useful for future research in the field. The paper presents the results of a systematic review of Western academic studies on the existence of echo chambers in social media, an initial classification of the literature and the identification of research patterns. The authors show how conceptual and methodological choices influence research findings on the topic. Future research should take into account the potential shortcomings of different approaches and the significant potential of linking data.
Living with COVID-19: Opportunities for the Usual Socio-Political Life in an Unusual Situation
Authors: Pastarmadzhieva Daniela Dobreva , Angelova Mina Nikolaeva
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic stressed national and international systems and relations and demonstrated the vulnerability of modern societies. The governments were forced to implement restrictive measures in order to protect public health. The most challenging aspect was balancing between public health protection and the functioning of the economy. As this wasn’t easy to reach, some of the governments faced challenges in communicating with the society, resulting in protests. Under these brand-new challenges, the protests only made the task of the governments harder and threatened to harm the fragile political stability. Thus, the aim of the current study is to identify the problems related to the communication between the society and the government and to identify the possible solutions for ensuring the dialogue in such situations. The study focuses on EU citizens and their attitudes toward government measures related to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Our materials and methods include review of scientific literature on the topics under considerations. We also performed a secondary processing of quantitative data from Eurobarometer using IBM SPSS v. 26. The results show that the measures limiting civil liberties lead to social tension even if the governments adapt their approach and search for new opportunities. This leads to the conclusion that in order to ensure the normal functioning of the social systems the governments should find ways to include the stakeholders in the decision-making. The latter is possible through digital tools and by developing a system to be implemented in times of crises even if the crisis is not caused by pandemics.
Ideological Acceleration of Schoolchildren as an Effect of New Media: Formulating the Question
Authors: Potseluev Sergey P. , Podshibyakina Tatyana A. , Konstantinov Mikhail S.
Published: September 2022

The early ideological socialization of schoolchildren is manifested in their increasing involvement in political (including protest) activities. In Russia, school students’ involvement in political processes hasn’t been properly studied, despite similar studies being conducted abroad since the middle of the last century. Meanwhile, in the information age, the students’ political participation should be considered in close connection with the younger generation’s digital socialization carried out in online communities and social networks. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to raise the question of the methodology for studying what until recently seemed insignificant in the minds of schoolchildren: fully formed ideological attitudes influenced by the ideological language of new media. To solve this methodological problem, we need to clarify the concepts of political and ideological socialization projected on the school; formulate the problem of ideological acceleration of schoolchildren; methodologically substantiate the concept of ideological socialization and describe the environment of new media as the main “accelerator” of the schoolchildren’s ideological socialization. The authors note the need for a political study of the issue, using the achievements of interdisciplinary research in the fields of linguistics, cognitive science and ideologies. They propose an approach based on the theory of metaphorical framing (J. Lakoff) and the authors’ concept of cognitive ideological matrices. The authors emphasize that new media act as an intermediary in the formation of cognitiveideological matrices in the individual and group consciousness of schoolchildren, as well as a catalyst for earlier ideological socialization.
Metaphors in law: methodological foundations for research
Authors: Yaroshchuk Inna A.
Published: September 2022

Language of law and language of normative legal documents with their specific features represent scientific knowledge, designed to objectively reflect the real world; they act as an independent regulating force. The word as the main structural and semantic unit, which plays a key role in organizing the text of a normative legal act, is realized not only in its direct nominative meaning, but also as a lexical means of secondary designation - metaphor. It is noted that the attitude to metaphor and to its use in normative legal acts is ambiguous. In order to highlight and address the challenge, we analyze the history of the study of this linguistic phenomenon, and trace the shifts in scientific views on metaphor from the perspective of its functional ambiguity. As a result, the nature of metaphor and its status in the process of scientific cognition is determined, the criteria and conditions of admissibility of metaphor in the language of law are systematized. The research confirms the leading role of metaphorical mechanism in modeling the legal space of normative act.
Aproximación a las pictografías de Punta Brava y los registros de mitos diluvianos del Orinoco Medio
Authors: Caputo Jaffe Alessandra
Published: September 2022

En este trabajo se analiza, desde una perspectiva histórico-artística, la pintura rupestre del abrigo de Punta Brava (municipio Cedeño, en el estado Bolívar, Venezuela) en la que se observa una gran cantidad de figuraciones iconográficas. Hasta el momento, esta pared no ha sido estudiada de manera exhaustiva, ni se tienen fechas exactas que ubiquen las pinturas cronológicamente. Nos centraremos en una iconografía específica de este abrigo, la cual pondremos en relación con el mito de Amalivaca, de la cultura tamanaco, que fue registrado a finales del siglo X VIII por Felipe Salvador Gilij y a principios del XIX por Alexander von Humboldt. Intentaremos utilizar esta oportunidad para abrir el debate sobre la posible validez de las conexiones entre mito e iconografía, y así avanzar con el descubrimiento de los eventuales significados y orígenes de estas pinturas.
Biochemical characterization of alkaline phosphatase in midgut of Cry2Ab dosed, pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders)
Authors:   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Chinna Babu Naik V. , Saonerkar T.D. ,   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Chandrashekar N. ,   Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Pusadkar P.P. ,   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Kranthi S. ,   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Verma P. ,   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Kumbhare S.H. ,   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Narkhedkar N.G. ,   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India, Prasad Y.G. ,   Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur-440 010, India
Published: September 2022

Aim: The holistic management of pink bollworm is possible only after uncovering the underlying mechanism/s of pink bollworm resistance. The present study was carried out for investigating the effect of Cry2Ab toxin on alkaline phosphatase activity and expression of its isoforms in midgut of Pectinophora gossypiella. Methodology: Resistant and susceptible pink bollworm larval populations were subjected to Cry2Ab bioassays using F1 larvae in a 21 days diet-incorporation method. The total midgut protein was estimated by Bradford method. Alkaline phosphatase activity was estimated in midgut homogenates, Non-denaturing SDS-PAGE and Native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was performed by the following standard procedures. Results: The study showed increased alkaline phosphatase activity in pink bollworm midgut is correlated with insect resistance in response to Cry2Ab. The non-denaturing SDS-PAGE analysis of pink bollworm midgut alkaline phosphatase isozymes had differential banding patterns in resistant and susceptible populations. Yavatmal (R1), Hingoli (R4) and Parbhani (R5) showed similar banding patterns ranging from 65-95 kDa; Guntur (R2) and Hingoli (R3) showed near similar banding patterns ranging from 70-95 kDa; whereas susceptible population showed banding pattern in the range of 50-70 kDa. Interpretation: The expression profiles of alkaline phosphatase isomers in resistant and susceptible populations can be utilized as a biomarker to aid for the screening of PBW infected Bt -cotton fields and development of pink bollworm management strategies. Key words: Alkaline Phosphatase, Cry2Ab, Insect resistance, Pectinophora gossypiella, SDS-PAGE
Genetic stability analysis of bread wheat hybrids and parents under semi-arid eastern plains of Rajasthan
Authors:   Division of Plant Breeding and Genetics, RARI, Durgapura-302 018, India, Kumar P. , Singh H. ,   Division of Plant Breeding and Genetics, RARI, Durgapura-302 018, India, Choudhary M. ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana-141 004, India, Kumar D. ,   Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun-248 195, India, Kumar M. ,   Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Agricultural Research Station Ummedganj, Agriculture University Kota, Ummedganj-325 001, India
Published: September 2022

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate ten wheat cultivars along with 45 F1 under different environments to identify best suited environment for potential expression of grain yield and related traits under terminal heat stress. Methodology: Ten wheat cultivars and 45 F1 were evaluated under three different environments at Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur (SKNAU, Jobner). The experiment was carried out in randomized block design with 3 replications and each plot had 2 rows for F1 and 4 rows for parents with 30×10 cm spacing. The parents of the crosses were selected on basis of their superiority in performance across diverse ecologies. Results: The results of present investigation revealed that first two principal components contributed to nearly 63 % of total variance that is grouped in two clusters. Genotype plus genotype by environment interaction view revealed top cultivars and hybrids under terminal heat stress conditions. AMMI biplot analysis indicated environment 1 and environment 2 as the best suited environments for potential expression of grain yield and related traits. The study identified potential donors, cultivars C306, Raj4079, Raj1482 and PBW396 for earliness and cultivarsCR43, CR20 and PBW590 for grain yield and related traits under terminal heat stress conditions. Interpretation: The grain yield can be improved by selecting for higher grain number, biomass and harvest index as revealed from their positive correlations. The presence of G×E interaction provides the opportunity to select for the stable genotypes for diverse ecologies. On other hand, environment specific genotypes can be targeted in befitting ecologies. AMMI and GGE biplot based stability analysis prove to be an efficient approach in testing the genotypes performance in multi-environment trials for selection of stable heat resilient cultivars. Key words: Genetic stability, Hybrids, Terminal heat stress, Wheat
A numerical method to solve multiterm fractional variable-order differential equation
Authors: Postavaru Octavian , TOMA Antonela
Published: September 2022

In this paper we build the fractional hybrid function of block-pulse
functions and Fibonacci polynomials (FHBPF) to numerically solve a class
of multiterm variable-order fractional differential equations. We
consider fractional derivatives in the Caputo sense and fractional
integrals in the Riemann-Liouville sense. We construct an exact integral
operator attached to the FHBPF, based on the incomplete beta functions.
With the help of the Newton-Cotes collocation procedure, we transform
differential equations into systems of algebraic equations, which can be
solved by traditional methods such as Newton’s iterative method. We also
propose an error investigation method. We conclude the paper with some
numerical examples to demonstrate the applicability of the method, but
also its simplicity and accuracy.
(NHC)3→B+B-←(CO)2: a allotrope of boron in ionic form stabilized by Lewis base
Authors: yang xiaoyong
Published: September 2022

In this paper, we divide allotropes into two categories,  one is the
zero-oxidation state allotrope and the other is the ionic form
allotrope.  So far, many main group complexes L→M←L( L,
Lewis base  ligands; M, main group element) have been found, which can
be  regarded as zero-oxidation state allotrope of the main group
elements stabilized by Lewis base  ligands. However, few compounds
L→MM←L
containing ionic form allotropes of the main group elements have been
reported. This class of compounds
L→MM←L
is found only in  s-block alkalide salts.  In this work, we have
theoretically confirmed that this class of compound
L→MM←L
can be extended to P-block boron. Rigorous thermodynamic calculations
based on  Born–Haber cycle confirm
that (NHC)→B and
(CO)→Bare a compatible pair of
positive and negative ions, which can form stable
[(NHC)→B][(CO)→B]
crystalline salt. More importantly, the bonding analysis of
(NHC)→B and
(CO)→B based on frontier orbital
analysis and NBO show that (NHC)→B
and (CO)→B can be regarded as
positive monovalent boron B(1) and negative monovalent boron B(-1)
complexes stabilized by Lewis base, respectively. So
[(NHC)→B][(CO)→B]
crystalline salt can be viewed as“B+B-”ionic salts stabilized by Lewis
base ligands: an allotrope of boron in ionic form through asymmetric
coordination of Lewis base.
Ortho-surgical management of Arhinia syndrome: rare case report
Authors: Halimi Abdelali , bahije loubna , Benyahia Hicham , Choumi Faissal , Guerrouani Alae , Zaoui Fatima , EL-OKEILY Mohamed
Published: September 2022

We describe ortho-surgical management of Arhinia syndrome underlining
some key role. A Moroccan male infant, 7-year-old presented a typical
appearance of BAMS, clinically observed and genetically confirmed. He
was treated by a 3-step protocol with a multidisciplinary team. An
acceptable and stable results wase obtained.
Perineal wound breakdown: is it time to change our practice; a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Sein Eleanor , Elshamy Tarek , Sharma Sunita , Domoney Claudine
Published: September 2022

Objective: to identify the incidence of perineal wound breakdown, to
analyse potential risk factors that may contribute to perineal wound
breakdown and review the management of these women in a dedicated pelvic
health clinic. Design: retrospective cohort study Setting: NHS
foundation trust hospital, pelvic health clinic Population: Women who
sustain a perineal wound breakdown following a vaginal birth at our
maternity unit Methods: All women attending the clinic between February
2017 – May 2021 with perineal wound breakdown were included.
Demographics, management and postnatal symptoms were collected. Data was
accessed through electronic patient records and descriptive analysis of
the data were undertaken. Main outcome measures: rate of perineal wound
breakdown in our unit, success of surgical management of perineal wound
breakdown. Results: Over the 4 year period, 231 women attended the
dedicated perineal clinic with perineal wound breakdown, a perineal
dehiscence rate of 1.5% of all perineal trauma. Of these women, 41 had
secondary re-suturing, with the rest managed expectantly. Conclusions:
We found a low incidence of perineal wound breakdown in our unit and of
those women who were re-sutured, the technique appears appropriate as
only one woman had a further perineal wound breakdown. The dedicated
perineal clinic is a positive service for women who deliver at our
maternity unit, as this facilitates a unit to monitor changes in
physical birth trauma and allow timely and patient centred intervention.
Funding: no funding for this study Keywords: perineal wound breakdown,
perineal clinic
Safety and Efficacy of Oral vs Transdermal Estrogen for Endometrial Preparation in Frozen Thawed Embryo Transfer HRT cycles
Authors: Bhoi Nihar , Humadian Peter , Murdia Kshitiz , Chandra Vipin , Suwalka Isha , Gupta Nitasha , Punhani Ritu , Nayak Rohani , Joshi Charu
Published: September 2022

Background and Purpose: Among different routes of estrogen formulations,
the transdermal route has obtained popularity in recent years for
endometrial preparation in HRT FET cycles .However, no clear evidence is
available regarding safety and efficacy of the transdermal route. This
meta-analysis investigated the safety and efficacy of oral (tablets) vs
transdermal (gel/patches) estrogen formulations. Methods: A
comprehensive literature search was performed for all published articles
before May 30, 2022, in electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane
Library, Embase, CINAHL, Trip Database, Worldwide Science and Google
Scholar. Outcomes, including endometrial thickness, implantation rate
(IR), miscarriage rate (MR), clinical pregnancy rate (CPR), and live
birth rate (LBR), were measured using pooled Odds/Risk ratios (OR/RR) or
standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95 % confidence intervals
(CIs). Results: Eight studies involving a total of 1,198 IVF patients
were included in the meta-analysis. In a pooled analysis, a trend for a
higher risk of miscarriage was observed in the transdermal group
compared to the oral estrogen group (RR=1.18; 95% CI= 0.84 to 1.67).
However, no significant association for IR (OR=0.93; 95% CI= 0.67 to
1.29), CPR (OR=0.97; 95% CI= 0.80 to 1.19), LBR (OR=0.77; 95% CI= 0.46
to 1.29) was found between the oral vs. the transdermal estrogen groups.
Conclusions: In HRT-FET cycles using oral or transdermal estrogen, no
significant difference was seen regarding endometrial thickness, IR,
CPR, and LBR rates; however, a trend for a higher MR was noted in the
transdermal group.