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Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Inflammatory Markers in Non-Obese Lebanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: El Hajj Cynthia , Walrand Stéphane , Helou Mariana , Yammine Kaissar
Published: July 2020

Background: A low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH) D) concentration has been associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), especially in older people. Our aim in this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of vitamin D treatment on inflammatory markers in non-obese Lebanese patients with T2DM, living in Beirut, Lebanon. Methods: Non-Obese patients with T2DM (n = 88), deficient/insufficient in vitamin D, were randomly assigned into one of two groups—a treatment group receiving 30,000 IU cholecalciferol/week for a period of six months, and a placebo group. Serum concentrations of TNF-α, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) were the primary outcomes. A homeostatic model of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was assessed, in addition to serum concentrations of fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1C, (25(OH) D), and PTH. Results: The vitamin D group showed higher blood levels of (25(OH) D) (p < 0.0001), and a significant reduction in hs-CRP and TNF-α concentrations (p < 0.0001) compared to placebo. The decrease perceived in IL-6 concentrations was not significant (p = 0.1). No significant changes were seen in FBG (p = 0.9) and HbA1c levels (p = 0.85). Conclusion: Six months of vitamin D supplementation led to a decrease in some inflammatory markers in patients with T2DM. Additional studies with a larger sample and a longer period are advised in this regard. This trial was registered at ClinicalTrial.gov; Identifier number: NCT 03782805.
Allelic Variation and Selection in Effector Genes of Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary
Authors: Morales Juan G. , Gaviria Astrid E. , Gilchrist Elizabeth
Published: July 2020

Phytophthora infestans is a devastating plant pathogen in several crops such as potato (Solanum tuberosum), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Andean fruits such as tree tomato (Solanum betaceum), lulo (Solanum quitoense), uchuva (Physalis peruviana) and wild species in the genus Solanum sp. Despite intense research performed around the world, P. infestans populations from Colombia, South America, are poorly understood. Of particular importance is knowledge about pathogen effector proteins, which are responsible for virulence. The present work was performed with the objective to analyze gene sequences coding for effector proteins of P. infestans from isolates collected from different hosts and geographical regions. Several genetic parameters, phylogenetic analyses and neutrality tests for non-synonymous and synonymous substitutions were calculated. Non-synonymous substitutions were identified for all genes that exhibited polymorphisms at the DNA level. Significant negative selection values were found for two genes (PITG_08994 and PITG_12737) suggesting active coevolution with the corresponding host resistance proteins. Implications for pathogen virulence mechanisms and disease management are discussed.
Global Forum on Quality Assurance in CE/CPD: Assuring Quality across Boundaries
Authors: Baumgartner Jennifer , Bradley Catriona , Clark Bronwyn , Janes Colleen , Johnstone Elizabeth , Rouse Michael , Whetstone Arthur
Published: July 2020

As a result of the globalization of access and provision of continuing education and continuing professional development (CE/CPD), the national CE/CPD accreditation organizations of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States formed the Global Forum on Quality Assurance of Continuing Education and Continuing Professional Development (GFQACE) to investigate and develop means of recognizing CE/CPD across boundaries. Two priorities were identified at their first meeting in 2016: (1) the development of an accreditation framework and (2) the identification of models and approaches to mutual recognition. The GFQACE approved an accreditation framework and facilitated review approach to mutual recognition in 2018 and is currently working on implementation guides. As background to the work of the GFQACE, this article provides a brief history of continuing education (CE) and continuing professional development (CPD) and discusses the value and benefits of CE/CPD to professional development of pharmacy professionals, innovation of pharmacy practice and the provision of quality patient care. Due to the essential role of CE/CPD accreditation in enabling recognition across boundaries, the nature and role of accreditation in defining, assuring and driving quality CE/CPD is described. Four conclusions regarding the broad sharing of perceptions of quality CE/CPD, the potential for expansion of the GFQACE and the benefits to pharmacy professionals, providers and pharmacy practice are discussed.
Addressing the Opioid Crisis through an Interdisciplinary Task Force in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Authors: MacKinnon Neil J , Privitera Ellena
Published: July 2020

Opioid use has been a topic of concern in recent years in the United States, causing thousands of deaths each year. Ohio is one of the states hit hardest by the epidemic, and its state and local governments have responded with comprehensive health policies. Cincinnati, located in the southwest region of Ohio, is one of the epicenters of the state’s opioid crisis. Responding to the needs of their community, the University of Cincinnati (UC) and its affiliate health system, UC Health, have brought together leaders in research, clinical practice, and education to form the UC/UC Health Opioid Task Force. By encouraging interdisciplinary partnerships, the Task Force is pioneering new ways to understand, prevent, and treat opioid use disorder, while preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Additionally, collaboration across departments in UC Health has improved access to treatment and recovery resources for hundreds of patients. Leading educational events, supporting local agencies, and participating in government initiatives have further solidified UC and UC Health’s role as a stakeholder in this crisis, showcasing how academic health centers are critical to promoting public health.
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Authors: Ho Manh-Toan , Vuong Thu-Trang , Pham Thanh-Hang , Luong Anh-Phuong , Nguyen Thanh-Nhan , Vuong Quan-Hoang
Published: July 2020

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Assessing Spatial Limits of Sentinel-2 Data on Arable Crops in the Context of Checks by Monitoring
Authors: Vajsová Blanka , Fasbender Dominique , Wirnhardt Csaba , Lemajic Slavko , Devos Wim
Published: July 2020

The availability of large amounts of Sentinel-2 data has been a trigger for its increasing exploitation in various types of applications. It is, therefore, of importance to understand the limits above which these data still guarantee a meaningful outcome. This paper proposes a new method to quantify and specify restrictions of the Sentinel-2 imagery in the context of checks by monitoring, a newly introduced control approach within the European Common Agriculture Policy framework. The method consists of a comparison of normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) time series constructed from data of different spatial resolution to estimate the performance and limits of the coarser one. Using similarity assessment of Sentinel-2 (10 m pixel size) and PlanetScope (3 m pixel size) NDVI time series, it was estimated that for 10% out of 867 fields less than 0.5 ha in size, Sentinel-2 data did not provide reliable evidence of the activity or state of the agriculture field over a given timeframe. Statistical analysis revealed that the number of clean or full pixels and the proportion of pixels lost after an application of a 5-m (1/2 pixel) negative buffer are the geospatial parameters of the field that have the highest influence on the ability of the Sentinel-2 data to qualify the field’s state in time. We specified the following limiting criteria: at least 8 full pixels inside a border and less than 60% of pixels lost. It was concluded that compliance with the criteria still assures a high level of extracted information reliability. Our research proved the promising potential, which was higher than anticipated, of Sentinel-2 data for the continuous state assessment of small fields. The method could be applied to other sensors and indicators.
Mechanical Properties of Treadmill Surfaces Compared to Other Overground Sport Surfaces
Authors: Colino Enrique , Felipe Jose Luis , Van Hooren Bas , Gallardo Leonor , Meijer Kenneth , Lucia Alejandro , Lopez-Fernandez Jorge , Garcia-Unanue Jorge
Published: July 2020

The mechanical properties of the surfaces used for exercising can affect sports performance and injury risk. However, the mechanical properties of treadmill surfaces remain largely unknown. The aim of this study was, therefore, to assess the shock absorption (SA), vertical deformation (VD) and energy restitution (ER) of different treadmill models and to compare them with those of other sport surfaces. A total of 77 treadmills, 30 artificial turf pitches and 30 athletics tracks were assessed using an advanced artificial athlete device. Differences in the mechanical properties between the surfaces and treadmill models were evaluated using a repeated-measures ANOVA. The treadmills were found to exhibit the highest SA of all the surfaces (64.2 ± 2; p < 0.01; effect size (ES) = 0.96), while their VD (7.6 ± 1.3; p < 0.01; ES = 0.87) and ER (45 ± 11; p < 0.01; ES = 0.51) were between the VDs of the artificial turf and track. The SA (p < 0.01; ES = 0.69), VD (p < 0.01; ES = 0.90) and ER (p < 0.01; ES = 0.89) were also shown to differ between treadmill models. The differences between the treadmills commonly used in fitness centers were much lower than differences between the treadmills and track surfaces, but they were sometimes larger than the differences with artificial turf. The treadmills used in clinical practice and research were shown to exhibit widely varying mechanical properties. The results of this study demonstrate that the mechanical properties (SA, VD and ER) of treadmill surfaces differ significantly from those of overground sport surfaces such as artificial turf and athletics track surfaces but also asphalt or concrete. These different mechanical properties of treadmills may affect treadmill running performance, injury risk and the generalizability of research performed on treadmills to overground locomotion.
Nonlinear Changes in Dryland Vegetation Greenness over East Inner Mongolia, China, in Recent Years from Satellite Time Series
Authors: Ding Chao , Huang Wenjiang , Li Yao , Zhao Shuang , Huang Fang
Published: July 2020

Knowledge of the dynamics of dryland vegetation in recent years is essential for combating desertification. Here, we aimed to characterize nonlinear changes in dryland vegetation greenness over East Inner Mongolia, an ecotone of forest–grassland–cropland in northern China, with time series of Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) enhanced vegetation index (EVI) and GEOV2 leaf area index (LAI) values during 2000 to 2016. Changes in the growing season EVI and LAI were detected with the polynomial change fitting method. This method characterizes nonlinear changes in time series by polynomial fitting with the highest polynomial order of three, and simultaneously provides an estimation of monotonic trends over the time series by linear fitting. The relative contribution of climatic factors (precipitation and temperature) to changes in the EVI and LAI were analyzed using linear regression. In general, we observed similar patterns of change in the EVI and LAI. Nonlinear changes in the EVI were detected for about 21% of the region, and for the LAI, the percentage of nonlinear changes was about 16%. The major types of nonlinear changes include decrease–increase, decrease–increase–decrease, and increase–decrease–increase changes. For the overall monotonic trends, very small percentages of decrease (less than 1%) and widespread increases in the EVI and LAI were detected. Furthermore, large areas where the effects of climate variation on vegetation changes were not significant were observed for all major types of change in the grasslands and rainfed croplands. Changes with an increase–decrease–increase process had large percentages of non-significant effects of climate. The further analysis of increase–decrease–increase changes in different regions suggest that the increasing phases were likely to be mainly driven by human activities, and droughts induced the decreasing phase. In particular, some increase–decrease changes were observed around the large patch of bare areas. This may be an early signal of degradation, to which more attention needs to be paid to combat desertification.
Single-Bit, Self-Powered Digital Counter Using a Wiegand Sensor for Rotary Applications
Authors: Chotai Janki , Thakker Manish , Takemura Yasushi
Published: July 2020

This work explores energy harvesting from rotary motion using a Wiegand sensor, which is a magnetic sensor that induces a voltage pulse when the magnetization is reversed. The main feature of the Wiegand sensor is that a pulse is generated regardless of how slowly magnetism reversal occurs. Self-sustained sensors play major roles in advancing the Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless sensor networks (WSN). In this study, we identified a linear relationship between rotational motion, magnetic field reversal, and the rotational frequency generated by the Wiegand sensor. In addition, the maximum energy per pulse and its dependence were derived analytically. A maximum energy of 130 nJ per pulse was reported for the sensor used. We developed a single-bit, self-powered digital counter that was sufficiently driven with 38 nJ of energy. In this study, single rotations were measured without the need for external power.
The Relation between Sustainable Development Trends and Customer Value Management
Authors: Spychalska-Wojtkiewicz Monika
Published: July 2020

The sustainable development movement is an essential trend that can resist the excessive consumption and over-exploitation of resources. There have been considerable changes in the perception of the term “sustainable development” over the last 30 years. Difficulties in implementing the principles of rational use of natural resources have resulted from a general conflict between the objectives of economic development and the increasing dynamics of industrial production, the quality of the environment and the objectives of environmental protection. This research goal was to describe ways of linking sustainable development trends and the customer value management process. Research also aimed to indicate what this relationship drives. In order to process the collected individual in-depth interview (IDI) material, the author applied a qualitative analysis. As a result of the exploratory research, it was found that there is no complete agreement on who is responsible for implementing the sustainable development assumptions: producers or customers. However, the process of linking sustainable development trends and customer value management can be pointed out. According to this study, as those who make purchasing decisions, customers are the axis of this relationship. On the basis of the results of this research, as long as customers buy particular products, they will be offered by producers.
How the Belt and Road Initiative Informs Language Planning Policies in China and among the Countries along the Road
Authors: Gao Yang
Published: July 2020

Given that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has penetrated most, if not all, fields in China and the countries along the road, this paper attempts to join the existing literature by providing a unique perspective (language planning) to understand the BRI and its impacts. The article presents the way in which the BRI has informed language planning policies among China and approximately 65 countries along the road. From an ecological standpoint, it proposes how BRI language planning aims at promoting and constructing a language-and-discourse ecosystem. Taking an interpretive policy analysis method, it analyzes policy documents and the existing literature by elaborating upon the planners, purposes and principles involved in designing the language planning initiative. Specifically, different ministries, departments and committees have worked together to propose a systemic, sustainable language plan for BRI; BRI language planning then serves communication, discourse power, global governance and socioeconomics purposes. Under the overarching ecosystem planning, specific planning principles, including Chinese language status planning, foreign language planning, language structure planning, language-in-education planning and language service planning, co-evolve to sustain the system. Instead of simply depicting the language-and-discourse ecosystem, this article also discusses challenges that BRI language planning initiative might meet along the way of its implementation, including the avoidance of making language unity the same as language imperialism, and continued efforts to balance language internationalization and language localization.
Ecological Risk Assessment, Interpolation, and Pollution Source Identification of Toxic Elements in Soils and Leaves of the Vineyard of Malayer County
Authors: Parsi Mehr Mohamad , Mortazavi Samar
Published: July 2020

Grape is a strategic product in the county of Malayer. Despite the great importance and existence of polluted resources in the vicinity of vineyards in Malayer, there are few studies conducted in this regard. To evaluate the pollution level of toxic elements in these vineyards, 20 sampling stations were selected randomly and samples of garden soil and leaves of grapevine species were collected. After the acidic digestion of the samples, the concentrations of the heavy metals were measured using atomic absorption spectrometer. Then, the indices of contamination factor (Cf), geoaccumulation index (Igeo), biological accumulation coefficient (BAC), and ecological risk index (RI) were calculated. According to the results obtained for Igeo and Cf indices, the soil in the study region was moderately contaminated with copper. However, the ecological risk index and BAC of the studied region were low. To investigate the spatial distribution of copper in the studied region, the spatial distribution map was prepared. To locate the source of copper contamination and investigate the effect of various land uses on the amount of contamination, land use map (LUM) of vineyards was generated. To this end, images were downloaded from Landsat Satellite, and after the exertion of various corrections on the images based on the supervised classification method, the LUM with agricultural, residential, vineyard, brick furnace and pasture classes was prepared. The comparison of the LUM and the copper contamination map illustrated that the copper contamination was higher in the places with urban and adobe furnace land-use types.
The Potential Effectiveness of Probiotic-Based Sanitation Procedures in Nosocomial Infection Control: A Review Article
Authors: Moghaddam Arjmand Masoumeh
Published: July 2020

The sanitation of the hospital environment for the purpose of preventing the transmission of nosocomial infections has a major role in reducing the infection of hospitalized patients with the bacteria living on hospital surfaces. The excessive use of chemical detergents in recent decades has led to microbial resistance in nosocomial infectious bacteria. Researchers’ attention has therefore been drawn to the use of probiotics for disinfecting hospital surfaces. The present study was conducted to assess the potential effectiveness of probiotic products in controlling the contamination of inert surfaces in the environment and medical instruments in health centers and investigate the claim that the antagonistic property of probiotic microorganisms offers an effective method for controlling nosocomial infections and a suitable alternative to conventional disinfection methods. A search was carried out for relevant articles published from 2000 to 2018 in databases including ISI, PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, using the keywords "nosocomial infections", "disinfection", "sanitation", "probiotics" and "infected surfaces". The articles published from 2000 to 2018 confirmed the greater effectiveness of probiotic disinfection (by up to 90%) compared to conventional chemical disinfection in controlling nosocomial infections. Nevertheless, more extensive studies are needed on probiotics to determine the possibility of replacing good bacteria with bad bacteria in future decades.
REFLECTION OF THE EVENTS OF THE CAUCASIAN WAR IN WOMEN’S LETTERS (IN TERMS OF DAGESTAN)
Authors: Mutiyeva Oksana S.
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this article is to interpret some of the events of the Caucasian War through the analysis of women’s letters. The letters refl ected some of the key events of the Caucasian War, as well as the characteristics of political fi gures. The author
analyses letters from Khatun Bahu Bike, Khatun Nukh Bike, Imam Shamil’s wife Shuanet and daughter-in-law Karimat to representatives of the military and administration in the Caucasus, as well as to relatives. The research materials showed that due to various circumstances, women were forced to send letters to the Russian authorities. The author identifi es and describes the characteristic features of female letters, reveals the motives for contacting recipients. The main sources of research were materials from the pre-revolutionary periodicals «Historical Bulletin», «Caucasian Collection», «Russian Antiquity», where the texts of the above-mentioned letters were published. In the work, methods of feminist ethnology, psychoanalysis and interpretation, typical of gender anthropology, are applied. This approach makes it possible to hear the personal voice of the participants of the described events, to analyse the motives of behaviour, ways of experiencing the surrounding reality. It is concluded that letters as a means of women’s self-expression were a kind of marker of the relationship of women with the
authorities and relatives. It is obvious that the source study potential of existing female letters has not yet been realised and is not in demand by researchers.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CRIMINAL SANCTIONS AND SINGULARITY OF CRIMINAL LAW
Authors: Khlystova Nadezhda B.
Published: July 2020

The article describes the phenomenon of singularity in criminal law, as well as its impact on the effectiveness of criminal sanctions. It is noted that the crisis of criminal law policy has led to the emergence of extremely dangerous trends. One of these is the singularity of criminal law. The article defi nes this as a modern phenomenon in criminal law that refl ects its crisis. It is pointed out that the term «singularity», which is widely used in physics, philosophy, and mathematics, can be used in criminal law to generalise the boundaries beyond which it seems poorly possible or impossible to describe phenomena in terms of current representation and understanding. Attention is drawn to the position of scientists who point to the absorption of positive criminal law by the anti-law within the framework of the singularity state. Emphasis is placed on leveling traditional criminal law institutions such as sanctions, punishment, and their preventive, protective, and punitive effects. The infl uence of the singularity on the effectiveness of criminal sanctions is shown. It is emphasised that globalisation in social networks generates a new phenomenon of parallel criminal law impact.
TOPICAL ISSUES OF IMPROVING THE CONTRACT SYSTEM OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Authors: Mel’nikov Ivan N. , Klimova Anastasiya Yu.
Published: July 2020

Public procurement today is one of the key processes that meets the needs of the state, so they need constant improvement. This article discusses the issues of increasing the effi ciency of the public procurement system and removing administrative and legal barriers to the implementation of this institution. Modern science and practice fi xes a signifi cant number of shortcomings in the work of the public procurement contract system. In the presented article, only a few of them are considered, such as: long-term accreditation for bidding, the availability of security for the application and contract, as well as the lack of quality personnel potential of customers due to the lack of qualifi cation requirements. Based on a study of law enforcement and enforcement practices in the fi eld of public procurement, topical problems have been identifi ed that impede the achievement of planned performance indicators of the public procurement system and the achievement of strategic government objectives in the fi ght against corruption and the effi cient spending of budget funds. Based on the reviewed experience of improvement in the fi eld of public procurement, the existing problems and shortcomings of participation in public procurement by both participants and customers of purchases were identifi ed. Further, ways to solve them were proposed. As a result of the study, it was possible to formulate proposals for improving legislation aimed at regulating public procurement.
EL GRECO IN RUSSIAN POETRY
Authors: Markov Aleksandr V.
Published: July 2020

The name El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos) is rarely found in Russian poetry, although French romanticism included him in the canon of world classics. This article assumes that El Greco’s reception in Russian poetry is due not so much to the infl uence of French romanticism or Spanish surrealism as to the stylistic features of the artist himself, who inherited Cretan icon painting, while in his mature period he followed the Renaissance principles of life-like and rivalry. As a result, El Greco is perceived in Russian culture as a classic imitating nature, and stylistic features are then interpreted as existentially signifi cant rather than a strange and bizarre artist. El Greco is then compared with the characters of his paintings, such as the apostles and evangelists, and is considered to be an artist, communicating something existentially signifi cant about fate. His landscape style was then interpreted as the transformation of artistic conventions into ontologically signifi cant constructions. A close reading of poetic texts dedicated to El Greco (Konstantin Balmont, Anna Akhmatova, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Viktor Krivulin, Bella Akhmadulina, Svetlana Kekova), and taking into account the theoretical statements about El Greco (Alexandre Benois, Dmitry Likhachov) allows us to show that El Greco was not perceived within the framework of expressionism or surrealism, but in the key of icon-painting ontologism. The techniques of El Greco were then understood in Russian poetry as plotsignifi cant: chiaroscuro and colour turned out to be symbols of life’s upheavals, and the mission of the apostle and Orpheus
was then identifi ed as a model for a poetic attitude to everyday life.
PEDAGOGIC SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ADAPTATION OF YOUNG OFFICERS: DIRECTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF ORGANISATION
Authors: Zhukovskiy Sergey V.
Published: July 2020

The article deals with issues related to the study of the problem space of the phenomenon of «professional adaptation of young offi cers», the study of the possibilities of pedagogic support for military specialists in the adaptation process in
the conditions of its organisation in the military unit. Topicality of this direction is determined by the high social signifi cance of military work, the special nature of its organisation and implementation, which requires increasing the effi ciency of the process and the result of professional adaptation of young military specialists who are able to quickly «enter» a new professional environment, updating their personal and professional competences and qualities necessary to ensure the success of professional activities in the military environment in the framework of the implementation of functions for offi cial purpose in accordance with the requirements. Theoretical analysis of scientifi c works devoted to the problem of professional adaptation of the individual is carried out, the content and procedural characteristics of this phenomenon are determined, and its signifi cance for increasing the effi ciency of professional activity of military specialists is updated. On the basis of the conducted research, the spectrum of diffi culties that arise in young offi cers during the adaptation period, located within the boundaries of the problem fi elds of service-organisational, psychophysiological, communicative, social and household components of professional work, is revealed. It is established that increasing the effectiveness of professional adaptation of young offi cers and minimising the diffi culties that arise is possible with the use of mechanisms of pedagogic support of the individual in the adaptation process, implemented at various levels of management of the military unit with the involvement of its resource potential. A set of conditions aimed at providing pedagogic support to young offi cers during the adaptation period, which contribute to improving its effectiveness, is identifi ed. The results of the study established
that the organisation of systematic work on the pedagogic support of professional adaptation of young military specialists, implemented at various levels of military control in the framework of the indicated conditions is an important factor in achieving personal and professional success of young offi cers, their development in space military environment.
FEATURES OF SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGIC WORK WITH GIFTED CHILDREN IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Grushetskaya Irina N. , Shcherbinina Ol’ga S. , Lepeshyov Dmitriy V.
Published: July 2020

In science and practice, there is an increased interest in considering the organisation of work with gifted children. Serious attention is paid to the identifi cation of gifted and talented children and the content of the work on the development of their abilities at different levels of education. Many countries have accumulated their own unique experience in working with such a non-standard category. It is interesting to compare the content and features of social and pedagogical work with gifted children in Russia and in the former republics of the Soviet Union. The Republic of Kazakhstan over the years of post-Soviet existence has accumulated serious experience with this non-standard categories of children, both in school and additional education. This circumstance allowed us to conduct a comparative analysis of the experience of socio-pedagogic work with gifted pupils in Russia and Kazakhstan and try to identify the features of socio-pedagogic work with gifted pupils in this direction. In the course of the empirical study, a survey was conducted of pedagogues of General education organisations of the Russian Federation (n=132), pedagogues of additional education organisations (n=66), pedagogues and specialists of SIRIUS educational centre in Sochi (n=27); educational organisations of Kazakhstan (n=200). On the basis of the conducted research we have identifi ed the features of social and pedagogic work with gifted children in educational institutions of various types in the territory of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
UNDERSTANDING OF MENTORSHIP BY MODERN YOUTH AT THE INITIAL STAGE OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Authors: Petrash Marina D. , Strizhitskaya Ol’ga Yu. , Polyakova Mariya K. , Kharitonova Tat’yana S.
Published: July 2020

Present paper describes research data on the understanding of mentorship by modern youth at the initial stage of professional training. The process of collecting and analysing the results of the test of unfinished sentences to determine the definitions of «mentor» and «mentorship» is described. Sample includes 80 students of medical and economic profiles, aged 18–20. Data processing was carried out using content analysis and crosstabs. 11 categories were selected (5 for mentorship, 6 for the description of the mentor) and 35 subcategories. The concepts of «mentor» and «mentorship» are given. Results showed the important role of the institution of mentorship in the educational process. It is noted that the value of mentorship for modern youth lies in the possibility of obtaining support, gaining experience and knowledge, building constructive relationships. Differences in the understanding of the functions of mentorship between students of different educational profiles in four categories were identified: «Basis for defining the concept of mentorship», «The role of mentorship», «Mentor`s Functions» and «Mentor`s Roles». Medical students associate mentorship with an adaptive function, and economists with a developing one. Our study showed that successful mentorship is based on building and maintaining constructive interaction, building favourable relationships.
Penerapan E-Learning untuk Meningkatkan Inovasi Creativepreneur Mahasiswa
Authors: Alwiyah Alwiyah , Sayyida Sayyida
Published: July 2020

Pendidikan sebagai tempat pembentukan  mental peserta didik, didesain agar sejalur atau sesuai dengan perkembangan kebutuhan industri dan kebutuhan masyarakat saat ini. Globalisasi sebagai era perkembangan teknologi dan informasi membuat perguruan tinggi tidak luput dari keharusan untuk beradaptasi dalam hal pelayanan dan pengajaran terhadap mahasiswa. Dengan dikeluarkannya UU No. 20 tahun 2003 mengenai pembelajaran jarak jauh, perlu digunakannya sistem e-learning. E-learning berbasis creativepreneur bertujuan untuk mengembangkan mutu lulusan perguruan tinggi, dan melengkapi kualifikasi daya saing dan kompetensi, serta inovasi yang dapat digunakan sebagai ketentuan untuk kehidupan sosial melalui entrepreneur. Adanya e-learning juga mampu meningkatkan efisien serta efektivitas perkuliahan, sehingga lahirnya creativepreneur dalam suatu universitas. Hal ini sebagaimana tertulis dalam Rencana Strategi (Renstra) Pendidikan Nasional, yaitu (1) Pemerataan akses pendidikan, (2) mutu, relevansi dan daya saing lulusan, dan (3) tata kelola atau governance, akuntabilitas dan citra publik terhadap pendidikan. Penelitian ini membahas perlunya e-learning agar mahasiswa tetap bisa menjalankan perkuliahan, terutama menjadi sistem yang efektif untuk menciptakan creativepreneur. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini bersifat studi literatur, dan metode yang digunakan adalah secara deskriptif yaitu mendeskripsikan fenomena yang ada pada lingkungan secara akurat.
Prototyping ITSDI Journal Center Menggunakan Tools Invision Untuk Mewujudkan Creative Innovation Soft Skill Di Era Industri 4.0
Authors: Sukmana Husni Teja
Published: July 2020

Berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi Republik Indonesia Nomor 20 Tahun 2017, Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi adalah kewajiban perguruan tinggi untuk menyelenggarakan pendidikan, penelitian, dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Kegiatan penelitian ilmiah ini merupakan pencapaian hasil riset yang secara rutin dilaksanakan oleh Direktorat Jenderal Penguatan Riset dan Pengembangan yang dipublikasikan oleh pengelola jurnal ilmiah. penulisan sebuah karya ilmiah adalah salah satu hal yang sangat berpengaruh untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia. Namun, didalam penerapannya kelemahan utama pada penulisan karya ilmiah disebabkan oleh kurang nya motivasi dosen untuk meneliti dan minimnya pengetahuan penulisan sesuai dengan standar yang telah telah ditetapkan. Selain itu, Sivitas akademika merupakan sumber daya yang dituntut untuk memiliki kemampuan yang lebih dari masyarakat biasa karena kapasitasnya yang lebih intens berinteraksi dengan ilmu pengetahuan. Hal tersebut sudah sepatutnya mampu mengaktualisasikan kompetensinya bukan sekedar kegiatan penelitian, tetapi mampu untuk menulis hasil penelitian tersebut dalam media publikasi baik yang bertaraf nasional, regional, maupun internasional. Dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas, kuantitas penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat serta sebagai langkah untuk mendukung program PERMENRISTEKDIKTI Nomor 20 Tahun 2017, penulis berupaya memberikan hasil penelitian untuk mendorong pengembangan inovasi dengan mengedepankan teknologi berupa Penerapan ITSDI Journal Center sebagai platform penyedia layanan pelatihan dan materi penulisan karya ilmiah secara online. Pemanfaatan teknologi pembelajaran iLearning ini akan dipadukan dengan unsur entertainment yang diharapkan mampu membantu masyarakat dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pelatihan peningkatan keterampilan soft skill penulisan secara menyenangkan yang dapat diakses kapanpun dan dimanapun. Pada penelitian ini ditemukan 3 (tiga) permasalahan dan didukung dengan 3 (tiga) metode penelitian yaitu metode waterfall, studi pustaka, dan Analisis SWOT. Hasil akhir penelitian ini ialah adanya implementasi terhadap prototyping ITSDI Journal Center sebagai media pelatihan penulisan karya ilmiah secara online guna mewujudkan creative innovation di Era 4.0.
Analisis Berpikir Kritis Kimia dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Two-Tier Berdasarkan Level Kemampuan Mahasiswa
Authors: Manik Alusti Cundo , Suryaningsih Siti , Muslim Buchori
Published: July 2020

Berpikir kritis merupakan salah satu tujuan penting dalam pendidikan untuk menghadapi pembelajaran kimia abad ke-21 namun pada umumnya kemampuan tersebut masih rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan setiap soal two-tier berdasarkan indikator kemampuan berpikir kritis kimia dan level akademik mahasiswa. Metode penelitiannya deskriptif kualitatif pada 31 mahasiswa semester 2 tahun ajaran 2018/2019 Program Studi Pendidikan Kimia. Subjek dibagi atas tiga kelompok yaitu level kemampuan tinggi (14 orang), sedang (10 orang), dan rendah (7 orang). Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tes soal two-tier. Pengolahan keabsahan data menggunakan teknik triangulasi (mereduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa baik secara keseluruhan maupun berdasarkan level kemampuan kimia (tinggi, sedang, rendah) sudah memiliki kemampuan menjelaskan suatu konsep kimia (grafik titrasi) namun masih rendah dalam mambandingkan kekuatan asam basa berdasarkan ikatan O-H dan keelektronegatifan. Sehingga kemampuan berpikir kritis kimia yang dimiliki mahasiswa mampu mendorong dalam memahami konsep-konsep dasar kimia lebih mendalam agar dapat memberikan pemahaman pada tingkat makroskopis maupun mikroskopis.
POBLACIONES EXÓTICAS ORIGINALES Y ADAPTADAS DE MAÍZ. I: VARIEDADES LOCALES DE CLIMA TEMPLADO x VARIEDADES TROPICALES
Authors: Gómez-Espejo Ana L. , Molina-Galán José D. , García-Zavala J. Jesús , Mendoza-Castillo Ma. del Carmen , De-la-Rosa-Loera Alfredo
Published: July 2020

En México son pocos los programas de mejoramiento genético de maíz (Zea mays L.) que han adaptado e incorporado germoplasma exótico para ampliar la base genética de sus materiales e incorporarles genes favorables. En este trabajo se consideró al rendimiento de grano de los materiales evaluados como indicador de su adaptación a Valles Altos Centrales de México, bajo el postulado de que los genes de adaptación aumentan su frecuencia por efecto de la selección y tienen dominancia sobre los genes de inadaptación. Se evaluaron ocho progenitores y 15 de sus 28 cruzas F1. De esas cruzas, 12 resultaron del apareamiento entre una variedad de la raza Chalqueño (en versión original y mejorada) con tres variedades exóticas originales y con tres seleccionadas (adaptadas) de las razas tropicales Tabloncillo, Tepecintle y Comiteco, y tres provinieron del apareamiento entre la versión original y la seleccionada (adaptada) de las razas exóticas. Así, las cruzas fueron de los tipos: variedad local original por variedad exótica original y por adaptada, variedad local mejorada por variedad exótica original y por adaptada, y variedad exótica original por su versión adaptada. Se midió tres características: rendimiento de grano, altura de planta, y días a floración masculina. Las poblaciones exóticas adaptadas superaron en rendimiento a sus respectivas versiones originales y también fueron más precoces y más altas. La mayoría de los contrastes entre los promedios del rendimiento de las cruzas resultaron significativos y presentaron valores en favor de las poblaciones exóticas adaptadas, lo que evidenció que en las cruzas F1 los genes favorables de los progenitores adaptados tuvieron una mayor frecuencia y dominaron sobre los genes de progenitores originales. Las cruzas de la raza Chalqueño con Tepecintle manifestaron los valores más altos de heterosis, lo que muestra un nuevo patrón heterótico.
CALIDAD DEL NIXTAMAL Y SU RELACIÓN CON EL AMBIENTE DE CULTIVO DEL MAÍZ
Authors: Salazar-Martínez José , Rivera-Figueroa César H. , Arévalo-Gallegos Sigifredo , Guevara-Escobar Aurelio , Malda-Barrera Guadalupe , Rascón-Cruz Quintín
Published: July 2020

La producción de nixtamal en México demanda grano de maíz (Zea mays L.) de alta calidad. Para lograr la calidad deseada, es necesario conocer la influencia del ambiente de cultivo en las propiedades biométricas del grano. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar las características de calidad del nixtamal del híbrido de maíz ‘Puma’ propiedad de la empresa Monsanto, cultivado durante el ciclo primavera-verano 2004 en cinco condiciones de fertilización e irrigación (50-50 %, 50-75%, 75-50 %, 75-75 % y 100-100 %, de una lámina de riego de 80 cm y 200 kg de nitrógeno ha-1. El diseño estadístico fue bloques al azar con cinco repeticiones. Se consideró como 100 % una lámina de riego de 80 cm y 200 kg de nitrógeno por hectárea. Se observó que la reducción de 25 % de la lámina de agua y del nitrógeno aplicado (tratamiento 75-75 %, 60 cm de agua y 150 kg de nitrógeno), incrementó significativamente el rendimiento de grano y mejoró el proceso de nixtamalización.
UCV7, PORTAINJERTO DE AGUACATE TOLERANTE A SALINIDAD
Authors: Castro Mónica , Fassio Claudia , Cautin Ricardo , Ampuero Jimena
Published: July 2020

El aguacate (Persea americana Mill.) se encuentra entre los 20 frutales de mayor importancia comercial a nivel mundial, pero su cultivo se encuentra limitado para algunas variedades que son muy sensibles a la salinidad. Debido al aumento de esta limitante en el agua de riego en varias zonas de cultivo, la presente investigación tuvo por objetivo evaluar el efecto del riego con agua salina en plantas de la variedad Hass injertadas sobre UCV7 (una nueva selección de portainjerto clonal de raza Antillana), junto a otros portainjertos de actual uso en Chile, como el tradicional de semilla Nabal (raza Guatemalteca) y el clonal Duke 7 (raza Mexicana), a través de indicadores de crecimiento vegetativo aéreo y de raíces, así como indicadores de nutrimentos. Plantas de un año de edad se establecieron en contenedores, bajo condiciones de invernadero con calefacción y fueron sometidas a riego con tres concentraciones de NaCl: 0.66 mM (testigo con concentración salina en el agua común); 6 mM y 12 mM. Los portainjertos presentaron distintas estrategias frente a este estrés. Duke 7 aumentó el crecimiento vegetativo y también la absorción de nutrimentos, lo que provocó mayor daño foliar (mayor área dañada) por Cl y Na. Tanto Nabal como UCV7 no traslocaron Na a la parte aérea, lo que los haría más tolerantes. UCV7 presentó la menor área foliar dañada frente a condiciones de alta salinidad en el agua de riego, lo que es una notable ventaja en comparación con los resultados obtenidos en Nabal.
AUSENCIA DE LATENCIA EN SEMILLA DE GENOTIPOS MEXICANOS DE CEBADA (Hordeum vulgare L.) PARA MALTA
Authors: Pérez-Ruiz Juan A. , Mejía-Contreras José A. , Hernández-Livera Adrián , Zamora-Díaz Mauro
Published: July 2020

La latencia se considera como la nula germinación de semillas viables cuando son colocadas en condiciones óptimas para su germinación; una semilla recién madurada puede no germinar en condiciones favorables pero puede hacerlo después de un periodo de almacenamiento. En la industria cervecera la capacidad de germinación de las semillas de cebada (Hordeum vulgare L.) está relacionada con la calidad de malta obtenida al finalizar el proceso de malteado. En esta investigación se estudió el proceso de germinación de diez genotipos de cebada para malta en muestras de semillas colectadas a partir de la madurez fisiológica, hasta que alcanzaran una germinación superior a 90 %. La prueba de germinación estándar se realizó en una cámara de germinación a temperatura constante de 25 °C, en cuatro repeticiones de 100 semillas por muestreo; además se determinó el contenido de humedad de la semilla antes de cada prueba de germinación. Se empleó un diseño experimental completamente al azar. Los resultados mostraron diferencias (P < 0.05) entre genotipos y entre los muestreos tomados a partir de madurez fisiológica en el porcentaje de germinación. Se infiere que los genotipos de cebada para malta aquí evaluados no presentan latencia, debido a que sus semillas pudieron germinar desde la madurez fisiológica; el tiempo de almacenamiento para obtener más de 90 % de germinación fue de 21 d, con excepción de los genotipos M-173, Alina y Armida que requirieron 28 d.
FENOLOGÍA REPRODUCTIVA EN UN ENSAYO DE PROGENIES DE Pinus greggii var. australis
Authors: Ruiz-Farfán Daniel de G. , López-Upton Javier , Ramírez-Herrera Carlos , Rodríguez-Trejo Dante A.
Published: July 2020

Los huertos semilleros deben proveer semilla a edad temprana, en intervalos regulares, en cantidad suficiente y de calidad genética superior. La falta de sincronía floral disminuye la diversidad genética del lote de semillas y aumenta el porcentaje de óvulos abortivos y semillas vacías. Este trabajo reporta la sincronía y la variación temporal de la fenología floral de un ensayo de progenies de Pinus greggii var. australis establecido en dos sitios en el Centro de México: Cuautepec, Hidalgo y Terrenate, Tlaxcala, que se convierten en huertos semilleros sexuales. Se monitorearon 23 familias de medios hermanos de cinco procedencias durante dos años, con al menos cuatro árboles por familia por sitio. En 2012 se realizaron observaciones cada dos semanas de marzo a junio de la copa del árbol completa y dos veces por semana entre febrero y junio del 2013 a 24 brotes por árbol, en la copa completa, estratos y orientación de rama. Se determinaron las etapas de desarrollo de estróbilos y las fechas de inicio y término de floración femenina y masculina, y su duración. La sincronización de los periodos de floración (PO0) fue de 0.31 en Terrenate en 2012 y de 0.34 en Cuautepec en 2013, niveles normales al considerar el origen sexual del ensayo; en Cuautepec 2012 fue considerablemente alto (0.57). Todas las familias tuvieron algún grado de sincronización entre sí, excepto en Terrenate. La floración fue más precoz y de mayor duración en Cuautepec que en Terrenate 2012. No hubo floración femenina y la masculina fue muy escasa en Terrenate 2013, lo que se asoció con sequía. Únicamente se detectó variación significativa entre familias en Terrenate para la mayoría de variables, y en general hubo gran variación dentro de familias. La dispersión de polen mostró diferencias significativas entre estratos de copa, pero no entre orientaciones de ramas.