bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRIMARY TILLAGE FOR WINTER DURUM WHEAT
Authors: Popov A. S.
Published: November 2019

The primary tillage in crop cultivation determines the conditions for their growth and development. This is especially important for winter durum wheat, which has an underdeveloped root system and it requires a better approach to creating favorable conditions through tillage. There have been studied three methods of tillage: moldboard plowing on 22–25 cm (PN is 5-35); beardless plowing on 22–25 cm (PCh is2.5); disk plowing on 0–12 cm (AG is 2.4). The study was carried out in the southern area of the Rostov region in the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution FSBSI “Agricultural Research Center “Donskoy” (2011–2015). The trial was carried out by generally accepted methods, which made it possible to establish the advantages of the moldboard and beardless plowing of black fallow on 22–25 cm compared to disk plowing on 10-12 cm when cultivating winter durum wheat. Tillage contributed to a lower density in the arable horizon (1.08 and 1.09 g/cm3 ), to a greater microbiological soil activity (up to 37%), and to better moisture supply during the growing season. Moldboard plowing contributed to an availability increase of such nutrients as potassium and nitrogen, and disk plowing contributed to accumulation of available phosphorus. The improved physical soil properties contributed to greater productivity. At disk plowing, winter durum wheat productivity was on average 4.93 t/ha through the years of study. At boardless and moldboard plowing wheat productivity was 5.38 and 5.55 t/ha for non-plow and dump plowing, respectively. Soil treatment did not affect the quality indicators.
Internal electromagnetic stirring method for preparing a large-sized aluminum alloy billet
Authors: Qiu Yang , Zhang Zhifeng , Zhao Haodong
Published: November 2019

The study proposes internal electromagnetic stirring as a new electromagnetic stirring method. The structural features of the internal electromagnetic stirrer and traditional electromagnetic stirrer have been compared. Further, the effects of the internal electromagnetic stirring on the direct chill casting of a large-sized 2219 aluminum alloy billet have been investigated. The results demonstrate that the internal electromagnetic stirring can refine and homogenize the microstructure more significantly than the traditional electromagnetic stirring; grain sizes of 124 – 135 μm and 137 – 157 μm are obtained using the former and latter methods, respectively. Moreover, compared with the traditional electromagnetic stirring, the internal electromagnetic stirring is more efficient.
THE ROLE AND PRESENCE OF INTERGENERATIONAL SYNERGY IN MEDIUM AND LARGE SLOVENIAN COMPANIES
Authors: Rožman Maja , Tominc Polona
Published: November 2019

Intergenerational synergy and thus the exchange of knowledge, is the key element in the implementation of various tasks, finding solutions, obtaining and exchanging important information. The main aim of the paper is to present intergenerational synergy and to determine the impact of intergenerational synergy on the work engagement of employees in large and medium-sized companies in Slovenia. In the empirical research 407 companies and 814 employees were included by random sampling. Research results revealed that employers on general pay attention to intergenerational synergy in companies in Slovenia, but there are still opportunities to raise awareness among employers about intergenerational synergy and their emphasis on intergenerational synergy for better performance of business operations, such as sales activities to customers of different age profiles, and similar. Results also suggest that intergenerational synergy in companies has a statistically significant positive impact on the work engagement of employees in large and medium-sized companies in Slovenia. In this context, an appropriate environment should be created to respect the diversity of the workforce.
ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Vorina Anton , Ojsteršek Tina
Published: November 2019

This paper examines the correlation between leadership styles and employee engagement. For the purpose of our research, we have used a random sample of 594 respondents who are employed in both the public and the private sector in Slovenia. The main goal of the research is to contribute to the understanding of how one independent variable (X1- a Dummy variable for Leadership style; X1= 0 mostly or over 50% of the leaders use the autocratic style of leadership; X1= 1 otherwise) impacts the Y variable (employee engagement). Online surveys combined with face-to-face as well as online interviews were carried out from 4 January to 14 March 2016. For statistical analysis, IBM SPSS 20 has been used and linear regression analysis applied. Based on the linear regression F (1, 586) =1.786, p-value = 0.182, R-square = 0.003), we have found out that there is not any statistically significant (at the 5% significance level) correlation between leadership style and employee engagement. We have also come to a conclusion that autocratic style is mainly used in employee management by Slovenian leaders. Moreover, there is no statistically significant difference at the 5% significance level in leadership styles that are used between genders.
ANALYSIS OF ENERGY FLOWS IN POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS WITH NON-LINEAR LOAD
Authors: Grabchuk B. L. , Romaniuk Yu. F.
Published: November 2019

The problem of the non-sinusoidal modes analysis of the power supply system with non-linear elements and their influence on the efficiency of the power transmission are considered. It is carried out numerical analysis of electric energy flows for three phase power supply system with sinusoidal electromotive force source, linear active load and non-linear elements (diodes). Power transfer is considered as distribution of the primary power flow from source. The part of this flow is converted by non-linear elements and return into the network like secondary power stream of zero sequence and high harmonics which is consumed by resistance elements and causes additional power losses. As a result transporting efficiency and power factor are reduced and energy quality becomes worse. In order to improve the quality of electricity, it is proposed to normalize the relative value of the reactive power of distortion for non-linear electric collectors and to oblige manufacturers of electrical products to complete them with filters of higher harmonics. With the purpose of correct selection of the type and power of compensating devices and monitoring the parameters of the electric network mode, it is proposed to expand the functionality of electronic meters by dividing the reactive power into two components - shear power and distortion power, and for the objective analysis of energy flows, it is proposed to standardize the reactive power of distortion. It is shown that in such system current in neutral line increases due to overlaying of zero sequence harmonics currents. This should be taking into account during neutral line cross-section choice and power losses calculation.
CALCULATION OF CURRENT LOADING OF THREE-PHASE BRIDGE RADIATION IN NON-SUPERMEAL MODES UNDER THE FILTRATION AVAILABILITY
Authors: Sabat M. B. , Maltseva N. G. , Oliinyk M. Y. , Fedishin V. G.
Published: November 2019

The curves of the rectified voltage of the non-ventilated modes of the three-phase bridge rectifier circuit have in their composition a number of non-canonical higher harmonics, which results in significant pulsations of the load current. Hence the problem of choosing the optimal composition of filters in order to prove the load current pulsation coefficient to allowable values. The analysis of the current state of the problem is carried out by studying the latest publications.

The analytical expressions and forms of load current curves are obtained based on the results of mathematical modeling of the resonant and inductive filters higher harmonics influence    on the outputs and rectifier loads, respectively, on the leads and in the rectifier load cell. The value of the current ripple coefficient in the load cell for the individual cases of the non-ventilated mode of the three-phase bridge rectifier is calculated. The curves of the currents given in this article are valid for those forms of rectified voltage that arises in non-blunt modes of the three-phase bridge rectifier scheme, and can be obtained under the condition of a known composition of higher harmonics of the output voltage of the rectifier. It is shown that the establishment of a resonance filter at the frequency of the largest harmonic significantly reduces the current pulsation coefficient in the load cell.

In the case of a real resonance filter at the output of the rectifier in the current of the load circuit there will be a harmonic, which will proceed under the action of a voltage drop on the active resistance of the filter. However, its effect will be negligible, since the active resistance of the filters is usually small. The level of harmonic components in the load current will also diminish somewhat as a result of the branching of a certain value of these currents through the branches of the resonant filters.

The proposed method allows to calculate the current in the recirculation load cell in non-ventilated modes, taking into account a certain composition of resonant parallel and inductive serial filters to achieve the desired level of current pulsations.
Feasibility of Using Fat Degeneration of Lumbar Extensor Muscle as an Alternative Diagnostic Criterion for Sarcopenia in Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Authors: Heo Ju-Yeong , Park Ji-Hun , Lim Sung-An , Shim Seung-Woo , Choi Yong-Soo
Published: November 2019

Study Design: Feasibility study.Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of using fat degeneration of lumbar extensor muscle (LEM) as an alternative diagnostic criterion for sarcopenia in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures.Overview of Literature: Although sarcopenia has been gaining increased attention among researchers and healthcare practitioners, there is uncertainty about the association between sarcopenia and fat degeneration of LEM.Methods: In this study, 33 patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures (group 1) and 29 patients without such fractures (group 2) were enrolled. Sarcopenia was diagnosed in accordance with the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) criteria, including assessment of extremity muscle mass using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, grip strength, and gait speed. The bone mineral density and fat degeneration of LEM were investigated using magnetic resonance imaging.Results: The mean rates of fat degeneration of LEM and the skeletal muscle index were 38.3% and 5.5 kg/m2 in group 1 and 28.9% and 6.3 kg/m2 in group 2, respectively. The fat degeneration of LEM was negatively correlated with gait speed (r=−0.44, p=0.01) and handgrip strength (r=−0.37, p=0.01). The fat degeneration of LEM also demonstrated a significant relationship with osteoporotic vertebral fractures (p=0.01). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis between fat degeneration of LEM and osteoporotic vertebral fractures showed that the cut-off value of fat degeneration was 31.9% (sensitivity=0.67, specificity=0.66). There was a positive correlation between sarcopenia defined by the AWGS and that defined by the 31.90% cut-off value of fat degeneration of LEM instead of extremity muscle mass (r=0.46, p=0.01).Conclusions: These results suggest the feasibility of using fat degeneration of LEM as an alternative diagnostic criterion for sarcopenia in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures. A cut-off value of fat degeneration of LEM of 31.9% was shown to be useful for diagnosing osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
Big Data of Source of Statistical Information: On the Example of the Book Publishing Industry
Authors: Horobets O. O.
Published: November 2019

The article’s objective is to review domestic and foreign sources related with big data, in order to determine the potentials for their practical applications at industry level, with emphasis on book publishing. The main components of big data are highlighted, which form the reference model for big data management. An all-purpose model for big data processing is constructed by use of the analyzed information sources. A brief review of Hadoop big data analysis program is carried out. Applications of big data to improve business processes are analyzed with reference to renowned international companies, Internet platforms engaged in electronic commerce, and social networks. A brief review of Ukrainian cases of successful electronic commerce is made. As regards big data applications in book publishing, reference is made to the practices of Jellybooks company. The algorithm of big data collection by use of electronic book is constructed and illustrated. It is concluded that any industry is capable to adapt the successful practices of electronic commerce leaders after leaning them. As far as book publishing is concerned, a well-organized system for on-line data collection will open up opportunities for quick production of statistical information, extension of the range of statistical data, monitoring of the current book publishing performance and prediction of its future developments.
Improving the Definition of the Notion “Goods” for Accounting Purposes of Trade Enterprises
Authors: Olshanska M. V. , Fal Yu. Ya.
Published: November 2019

Trade as a type of activity is carried out by the majority of enterprises, both in Ukraine and abroad. Trade in Ukraine was rapidly growing in 2012–2017, with re-orienting to EU markets, which modifies the requirements to goods, approaches to their management and accounting. This raises the importance of theoretical studies associated with interpretation of the notion “goods”. The article aims to propose an optimized definition of “goods” for accounting purposes of trade enterprises by making a review of the existing approaches to this category definition, found in theoretical studies and normative documents.

A review of theoretical and normative sources shows the lack of agreement in the interpretation of “goods” that tend to be addressed by researchers from broader (economic) and narrower (accounting) perspective. The definition of “goods” for accounting purposes of trade enterprises is, therefore, optimized by summing up theoretical definitions of “goods” and interpretations of the notions “sales”, “distribution”, “exchange”, and “profit”. It is justified that to be recognized as a good, an asset must be reliably measured. It is also proposed to use a more comprehensive notion “exchange” in place of “sales” or “distribution”, and “obtain an economic benefit” in place of “obtain a profit”. The resulting definition of “goods” is: “Assets (excluding money), which value is reliably defined, which are supposed to be used for further exchange in order to obtain an economic benefit, and which main purpose is to meet consumer demand”.
Organization and Standardization of Sustainability Reporting
Authors: Dorosh N. I. , Horobets I. V.
Published: November 2019

The objective of the studyis to highlightthe content, purposes, standards and applications of sustainability reporting, to present a comparative analysisof the sustainability reporting framework from the point of view of internal and external users, to analyze government regulations and best practices of development and presentation of sustainability reporting.Main components of sustainability, definitions of sustainability, content of sustainability reporting, the International Reporting Framework, the reporting content under Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), numbers of companies preparing report by GRI are illustrated. One of the most important tasks of this article is to clarify the position of the Ukrainian business entities with respect to sustainability reporting and outline the ways to improve it by use of world’s best practices.A review of sustainability reporting practices at Ukrainian companies is made. It shows that Ukrainian enterprises developing and presenting sustainability reporting based on GRI framework can be divided into groups: large multinational companies with divisions in Ukraine (Coca-Cola, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, British American Tobacco, Nestle, etc.); Ukrainian nature companies (Arcelor, VEON, Energoatom (first state company in Ukraine adopted GRI) companies of SKM group: DTEK, Ukrtelecom, UMG, etc.). The numbers of Ukrainian companies who develop, present and disclose information on sustainability remain to be low due to economic, geo-politic, socio-cultural factors. Recommendations on further development of sustainability reporting in Ukraine are given.
Ways to Improve Regulation of Audit Activities in the Context of Global Change
Authors: SHULGA S.
Published: November 2019

Regulation of audit in Ukraine has long been a subject to debate between various stakeholder groups, which is caused by reforms of auditing procedures in Ukraine. The article’s objective is to assess the sufficiency of this regulation, to highlight the role and significance of professional organizations of Ukrainian auditors in evaluation and continuing training of auditors, in the development of their interactions and collaboration, in order to enhance their professional competencies.  Problems of audit regulation in Ukraine are explored in the context of the European integration processes and global change.
The authorities of professional organizations of auditors and accountants are analyzed in the context of the Law of Ukraine “On Audit of Financial Statements and Auditing”. The analysis of legally fixed authorities of these professional organizations shows their enhanced role and contribution in the professional training of auditors. Yet, large numbers of professional organizations of auditors and accountants in Ukraine, lack of well-established mechanism for the continuing professional training of auditors, a wide range of professional development programs produced by various professional organizations without proper control of their quality and relevance to the current requirements are factors that may trigger conflict situations related with various approaches to problem solutions. Therefore, government regulation and oversight of professional organizations of auditors and accountants cannot be effectively integrated without a clear algorithm of institutional interactions in the process of harmonization on the auditing market. In focus of the article is the need to develop regulatory support for their interactions aimed at the implementation of existing legislation in the field of auditing. It is proposed to create a coordination council on interactions and cooperation of professional auditor organizations of Ukraine, to avoid monopolism or unfair competition between professional organizations. In order to form the necessary prerequisites for its effective activities, it is proposed to develop the appropriate regulatory framework; an improved model for regulation of auditing in Ukraine is designed.
Comparative evaluation of the effect of pore size and temperature on gas transport in nano-structured ceramic membranes for biogas upgrading
Authors: Ogunlude Priscilla , Abunumah Ofasa , Orakwe Ifeyinwa , Shehu Habiba , Muhammad-Sukki Firdaus , Gobina Edward
Published: November 2019

As a result of rising economies and environmental constraints, the demand for clean and renewable sources of energy is fast increasing. Biogas is a renewable form of energy that fits all expectations in terms of delivery, cost, and greenhouse emissions reduction. Biogas utilization is advantageous because it is a means of creating wealth from daily human, agricultural, household and municipal waste that could otherwise be polluting the environment as waste is deposited on a daily basis which are potential biogas sources; it is not dependent on weather conditions as other renewable forms (solar and wind). Biogas can also be compressed, stored and transported, and therefore easily responds to changes in demand. This paper entails the use of nano-structured membranes to upgrade biogas (which contains primarily methane and carbon dioxide). The benefits of membranes include their compact structure and ease of usage with low maintenance, their low running costs and minimal loss of the upgraded gas. 15nm, 200nm and 6000nm membranes were used to ascertain the flux of the model biogas mixture passing through it under various operating conditions. In each case, the exit flowrate of methane was higher than that of carbon dioxide and this is attributed to the pore sizes of the membrane and its ability to filter the heavier gases. The results show that the molecular weight of the gases also play a role in their permeation rate as it follows the Knudsen regime.
Aplikasi Herbisida Ramah Lingkungan pada Kelompok Tani Desa Kungkai Baru Kecamatan Air Periukan Kabupaten Seluma
Authors: Anwar Risvan , Djatmiko Djatmiko
Published: November 2019

The Application of Environmentally Friendly Herbicide in Farmers Group of Kungkai Baru Village, Air Periukan Subdistrict, Seluma Regency
This service program aimed to overcome the problem of aquatic weeds that disrupt the drainage canal and ponds of farmers without killing non-target organisms. The ultimate goal was that farmers wanted to apply weed control techniques using an effective and environmentally friendly herbicide of Unihaz formulation. The method implemented was a demonstration plot. The location of spraying herbicides was chosen on the drainage channel which was already filled with floating aquatic weeds. The number of plots prepared was 3 plots. Two plots were applied with the Unihaz herbicide formula, while one more was applied with synthetic herbicides made from glyphosate. The dosage used for the herbicide Unihaz formulation is 50 l ha-1, while the synthetic herbicide is 6 l ha-1. The dedication program concluded that the farmer group understood about herbicides that were effective and environmentally friendly. The farmer group has also proven that the herbicide of Unihaz formulation was able to control floating weeds in the drainage channel equivalent to the herbicide containing active ingredients glyphosate.
Nutrient Uptake and Fiber Yield of Abaca (Musa textilis var. Laylay) as Affected by Shade, Irrigation and Fertilizer Application
Authors: Bande Marlito , Grenz Jan , Asio Victor , Sauerborn Joachim
Published: November 2019

Abaca, being a shallow rooted plant and a gross feeder, is able to exploit a limited zone soil. Hence, a careful evaluation of its nutrient uptake is needed, particularly under reduced light condition, irrigation, and NPK fertilization. These field trials were performed to investigate the effect of different shade conditions, irrigation, and fertilizer application on NPK plant uptake and fiber yield of abaca. Light infiltration was reduced by 30%, 40%, and 50% of full sunlight using polypropylene shade nets. Irrigation was applied at a rate of 5 liters plant” application” day”. Placement application of N, P2O5 , K2O using complete fertilizer was done at 14 grams plant-1 quarter-1 for the first six months and was increased to 40 grams plant-1 quarter-1 for the next six months after planting. Results showed that shade (p ≤ 0.01) and irrigation- fertilization (p ≤ 0.05) significantly influenced NPK plant uptake, root and leaf uptake rates of abaca from seedling stage until flagleaf stage. The amount of NPK absorbed was proportional to the amount of growth made as influenced by shade and irrigation- fertilization at different stages of plant growth. The abaca grown in 0% shade was negatively affected by high radiation causing photoinhibition and photooxidative damage of the crop at seedling and early vegetative stages that significantly affected NPK uptake rates and fiber yield. The combination of irrigation and fertilization could further enhance fiber yield to as much as 41% but this was not enough to offset the effects of shade on the growth performance and NPK plant uptake of abaca which significantly (p < 0.01) increased fiber yield to as much as 165%.
Response of in vitro Cultured Palm Oil Seedling Under Saline Condition to Elevated Carbon Dioxide and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density
Authors: Pascual Pet Roey , Mosaleeyanon Krienkai , Romyanon Kanokwan , Kirdmanee Chalermpol
Published: November 2019

Salt stress elicits various physiological and growth responses of oil palm. A laboratory experiment was conducted to determine the responses of oil palms cultured in vitro under varying salinity levels (0, 85.5, 171.11, 342.21 and 684.43 mM NaCl) to elevated CO2 (1000 μmol CO2/mol) and PPFD (100±5 μmol m-2s-1) in terms of growth characteristics, pigment contents and photosynthetic abilities. After 14 days of culture, net photosynthetic rate (μmol CO2 m-2s-1) of oil palms across varying salinity levels was 5.33 times higher than those cultured under ambient CO, (380±100 Mmol CO2/mol) and PPFD (50±5 μmol m-2s -1). At increased net photosynthetic rate (elevated CO2 and PPFD), despite having no significant difference in pigment contents (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and carotenoid) between different CO2 and PPFD levels, dry weight and percent dry matter were 0.26 and 0.11 times higher, respectively, as compared to those cultured under ambient CO2 and PPFD. In the same elevated CO2 and PPFD level, across all salinity levels, stomatal conductance was 0.30 times lower than those cultured under ambient CO2 and PPFD. At reduced stomatal conductance (elevated CO2 and PPFD), transpiration rate was also reduced by 0.30 times. Thus with increased net photosynthetic rate and reduced transpiration rate, water use efficiency was increased by 7.22 times, across all salinity levels, than those cultured at ambient CO2 and PPFD. These were considered essential for NaCl produces iso-osmotic stress.
2-bromo-1-(2-hydroxyphenyI)-3,4-dimethyIpentan-1-one: A New Bromo-Compound with Stimulatory Activity Isolated from the Shed Leaves of Teak, (Tectona grandis L.)
Authors: Biswas Suparna Mandal
Published: November 2019

A new Bromo isotopic compound has been isolated and purified from the Methanol Fraction of Teak leaves (MFTk). Chromatographic and spectral analyses (TLC, UV, MS, NMR, and IR) indicated the compound to be 2-bromo-1-(2-hydroxypheny1)-3, 4-dimethylpentan-1-one, in short, BrHPDMP with molecular weights 285 and 287. The whole leaf leachate of teak showed strong inhibitory activity in bioassay. But when fraction-4 (Methanolic fraction of teak leaf) was isolated and purified, it showed concentration dependent stimulatory activity on rice seeds. At 1000 ppm concentration, it showed 12.820% inhibition in shoot and 15.59% stimulation in root length. Below this concentration, it showed stimulatory effects on both shoot and root length. At 500ppm, it revealed 10.040% stimulation in shootlength and 34.16% stimulation in root length. At a concentration of 31.25ppm, it revealed maximum stimulatory effects i.e. 16.260% stimulation in shoot length and 42.78% stimulation in rootlength.
Development of in vitro Slow Growth Culture for Yarn (Dioscoreo alata L.)
Authors: Acedo Villaluz , Arradaza Catherine
Published: November 2019

Germplasm collections, the lifeblood of breeding programs, are traditionally maintained in the field. Field genebanks are expensive, subject to genetic erosion, and require several quarantine measures for safe movement of genetic materials. These problems are more serious in long-duration, non-flowering and vegetatively propagated crops like yarn. This study aimed to develop a tissue culture technique for in vitro conservation of yarn germplasm. ’VU-2’ and ‘Kinampay’ varieties were used in establishing the in vitro conservation technique which was then tested to other genotypes. With the tissue culture protocol for yarn propagation developed earlier, the plantlets became overgrown after 2-3 months, requiring frequent subculturing and increasing the cost of maintenance and the risk of microbial contamination. Slow growth culture was tested using MS medium added with 0-10 mg/L abscisic acid (ABA) or 0-7% mannitol or sorbitol. Expectedly, plantlet growth slowed down. However, ABA at higher levels increased mortality of cultures while sorbitol was less effective than mannitol in retarding growth. Mannitol at 4% was found to be the best slow growth medium to maintain the plantlets for 13 months, thereby saving at least 4 times the maintenance cost using the normal growth medium. Tissue viability, morphological stability and tuber yield were not affected. Other genotypes (VU-1, VU-3, VU-4, VU-5, PR5, PR7, PR10 and PR11) responded similarly to the slow growth culture condition.
Library Computer Workstations for Inclusive College Student Populations
Authors: Cross Brady C.
Published: November 2019

Most academic library computer workstations comply with basic accessibility guidelines; however, very few are designed for all users.  The technology exists which enables the differently-able population to access library materials.  This research explores the reasons why academic libraries do or do not incorporate these technologies into their facilities.  The author created a workstation called the “Universal Access Workstation” (UAW), which incorporates assistive and adaptive technology which enables patrons with and without disabilities equitable access to information.  This study addresses the lack of UAW technology in academic libraries when inclusivity is not only broadly accepted, but enthusiastically embraced by institutions of higher learning.  The review of literature addresses Universal Design and the UAW, and how effectively librarians have progressed from the ADA as a minimal standard to Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework.  Empirical evidence was collected in an online survey with questions that address academic librarians’ attitudes and opinions regarding the UAW and Universal Design in academic libraries.  The study reinforces that the social construct of disability is determined, in part, by the facilities which we design.  The article also reveals evidence which indicates there may be a positive trend toward acceptance of Universal Design in library technology, which should lead toward a paradigm shift away from disability as the social construct.  This research concludes that libraries incorporating a UAW into their facility promote equitable access to information for all users and enable everyone to participate in the learning process.
Dementia Friendly Memory Institutions
Authors: Howarth Lynne C
Published: November 2019

On November 3, 1906, at the 37th Meeting of South-West German Psychiatrists, Dr. Alois Alzheimer, reported on “a peculiar severe disease process of the cerebral cortex”. The disease with which he is associated has continued to elude a cure and is forecast to afflict one in eighty-five persons globally by 2050. Health care providers, researchers, and governments are on notice to explore different ways of understanding and addressing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) as demands for resources and funding escalate. One of those approaches, person-centered care (PCC), puts a focus on the individual, not the disease, emphasizing ability and enablement, and recognizing people with dementia as having rights of choice, personal empowerment, and self-determination. We expand on the concept of “dementia friendly communities,” embodying PCC, to envision how spaces, programs, and services within cultural heritage institutions such as galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM), could be re-thought and designed to enhance the everyday life experience of persons with ADRD. Impetus for such initiatives is provided further through the articulation, acceptance, adoption, and promotion of the rights of those with dementia as the rights of persons with disabilities. This emphasis on rights is important as it has behind it the force of international agreement and legally-binding United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2008). We argue that cultural heritage institutions have a responsibility and a rationale for servicing those who have been marginalized across time by what they have rather than who they are.
Masked by Trust
Authors: Elayyan Mona
Published: November 2019

Book Review
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR EVALUASI PEMBELAJARAN UNTUK PENDIDIKAN GURU SEKOLAH DASAR UNIVERSITAS KUNINGAN
Authors: Purnomo Heru , Wulandari Isnaini
Published: November 2019

Learning Evaluation is one of the compulsory subjects that must be taken by students at PGSD FKIP Kuningan University in order to obtain assessment and evaluation skills. However, there is no teaching evaluation material for PGSD that explicitly discusses the elementary school learning evaluation process. The purpose of this study is to develop instructional evaluation teaching materials on PGSD learning evaluation courses which are expected to equip students to be applied in primary schools when they become teachers. This research method is a research and development study by taking the object of research at the Kuningan University PGSD students (UNIKU). The results of the validation of learning evaluation material experts obtained results with a total score of 74 of the 20 learning indicators assessed with a range of scores 1-5 for the assessment of development products, so that a score of 3.7 from all assessment indicators in the learning evaluation instrument can be said with GOOD category. The results of student responses to the feasibility of developing teaching materials obtained by 90.27% of students on the response Very good and good. Based on the results obtained from the response to the readability of the product development, it was obtained that the response of students was 93.65% in the Very Good and Good categories. Based on the categorization of the gain score analysis in the Hake calculation table, the value of 0.59 is categorized as Medium. Then it can be concluded that the Learning evaluation teaching materials for Kuningan University PGSD students can be declared eligible for use
MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS CAI (COMPUTER ASSITED INSTRUCTION) PADA MATA PELAJARAN PPKn SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Widoyoningrum Sri , Wiryokusomo Iskandar , Sugito Sugito
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this development research is to develop a CAI (Computer Assited Instruction) based learning product for PPKn (Pancasila and Citizenship Education) students in grade 1 and 2 elementary schools. The main discussion of PPKn learning materials includes the Pamcasila symbol and the values contained in Pancasila. This development research method uses the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Learning media development instrument products are in the form of validation results for material experts, validation sheets for media experts, validation sheets for field experts (class teachers) and questionnaires for students. The results of the development research resulted in the PPKn learning product being declared to be very suitable for use. It can be seen the results of the percentage acquisition per validator, the results of the validation of media experts obtained 83.33%, the results of the material expert validator obtained 86.67% and the results of the field expert validator (teacher) gained 87.50%. Based on the results of the trial product development of learning media to students is divided into small groups and large groups. CAI (Computer Assited Instruction) based learning media assessment related to the attractiveness of learning media. In the small group the percentage was 88% and in the large group the percentage was 92.44%. It can be concluded that the CAI (Computer Assited Instruction) learning media based on PPKn subjects are declared suitable to be used to support the learning process in Primary Schools
The antifungal activity of ray fungum against the fusarium wilt causal agent of tomato
Authors: Sidorova Svetlana G.
Published: November 2019

The antifungal activity of genus Streptomyces strains (from collection of department of microbiology, Belarusian State University) against the fusarium wilt causal agent of tomato micromycetes Fusarium oxysporum f. lycopersici (Sacc.) Snyder and Hansen were studied in laboratory model experiments. Dynamic of micromycete colonies growth, morphology, color and fruiting intensity were analyzed. The screening of tested strains of genus Streptomyces for their anti-wilt activity has showed that the strain 10 influences the inhibiting (more than 60 %) effect on all fusaruim isolates: high-pathogenic (Fol 1), middle-pathogenic (Т 2) and low-pathogenic (Т 11). Their colonies growth were blocked from the 4th day of joint cultivation. The strain 11 has been an antagonist for the isolates Fol 1 and T 2, and the strain 20 – for the isolate T 11. Strains 18 and 35 demonstrate no antifungal activity to all F.oxysporum f. lycopercisi isolates under study.
Non-genomic effects of steroid hormones: role of ion channels
Authors: Straltsova Darya Y. , Charnysh Maryia A. , Hryvusevich Palina V. , Demidchik Vadim V.
Published: November 2019

In animals, steroid hormones can act using genomic and non-genomic mechanisms. Plant steroid hormones, brassinosteroids, are capable of inducing the expression of some gene ensembles, however their non-genomic pathways for triggering the physiological effects are still unclear. In this paper, we propose the hypothesis on existence of brassinosteroid non-genomic effects in plant cells. This non-genomic pathway could due to modulation of ion channel activities and modification of membrane receptors.
Morphological changes in the rat’s liver of different age after administration of magnesium chloride
Authors: Yanko Roman V. , Chaka Elena G. , Litovka Irina G. , Levashov Mikhail I.
Published: November 2019

The aim of the work was to study the morphological changes in the rat’s liver of different ages after prolonged administration of magnesium chloride. The experiments were performed on 48 Wistar male rats at 3 and 15 months of age. Experi mental animals, in addition to the standard diet, received magnesium chloride daily for 21 days at a dose of 50 mg / kg of body weight. Histological preparations were made from the liver tissue according to the standard method. The liver morphometry was performed on digital images using the computer program Image J. The content of magnesium cations was determined in the serum and suspension of red blood cells. Based on the results of our studies, it can be assumed that the administration of magnesium chloride activates the processes of physiological regeneration and functional activity of the liver parenchyma in rats of different ages. This is evidenced by an increase in the number of binuclear cells and nucleolus in the nucleus of hepatocytes, an increase in the nuclear-cytoplasmic and nucleolar-nuclear ratio. The relative area of the sinusoid network, the number and density of connective tissue cells were increased in the liver of 3-month-old experimental rats. This may indicate an increase of trophic and protective activity of the stroma in this organ. Experimental rats (15-month-old animals) revealed a moderate increasing in the erythrocyte suspension and blood serum magnesium content. The administration of magnesium chloride has the morphological features indicating an increasing of the physiological regeneration and activity of the liver parenchyma in young (to a greater extent) and adult animals.
Dynamics of course and adherence to treatment in conservative and surgical treatment of chronic coronary artery disease connected with hypertension
Authors: Yakhontov D. A. , Zvonkova A. V.
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical status, miocardial morphofunctional parameters and adherence to treatment on the background of optimal drug therapy (ODT, including agents improve the prognosis and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCf) in combination with ODT in patients with stable coronary artery disease in combination with hypertension grade 1-2 during prospective observation. The study included 125 men aged 50-75 years. The main group (PCf with ODT) included 78 patients aged 61.5 ± 8.5 years; the comparison group (ODT includes 47 patients aged 63.5 ± 7.1 years. Patients did not significantly differ in age and frequency of major cardiovascular risk factors. Both groups’ patients also did not significantly differ in the angina functional class, of ischemic and hypertensive history duration, myocardial infarct frequency and HF functional class. After a year of observation, there were no significant differences in myocardium morphometric and functional parameters in both groups patients against the background of the treatment. 64 (51.2 %) patients, 42 in the main group and 22 in the comparison group, remained fully adherent to treatment. Greatest commitment found in patients younger than 60 years. The main reason of low adherence was a lack of understanding of the need medication taking with good health and normal blood pressure (BP)
5P-medicine: precision diabetes
Authors: Scherbo S. N. , Scherbo D. S. , Bespalova V. A. , Turkina T. I. , Savina M. I. , Kralin M. Yu. , Tishchenko A. L.
Published: November 2019

Thanks to the approaches of precision medicine, great strides have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus, taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient or subgroups for monogenic subtypes of diabetes and newborn diabetes. For monogenic diabetes, molecular genetics can identify discrete etiological subtypes, the manifestation of which has profound implications for treatment, and predict the further development of concomitant clinical signs that allow early prophylaxis or supportive therapy. In contrast, second-type diabetes mellitus has a polygenic nature, which makes it difficult to define discrete clinical subtypes. The implementation of the approaches of precision medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus will allow a targeted selection of drug therapy. This review shows the successful use of precision medicine in monogenic diabetes and the possibilities of this approach to solving problems in diabetes of the second type.
Physical and chemical conditions for longterm functioning of restorations with zirconium-based framework: literature review
Authors: Khabadze Z. S. , Davreshyan G. K. , Terekhov M. S. , Bakaev Yu. A. , Abdulkerimova S. M. , Blokhina A. V. , Mordanov O. S.
Published: November 2019

The aim of the study is to determine the optimal physico-chemical conditions and factors for the long-term perspective of zirconia-based restorations. Materials and methods Information was searched in English without time limits in the PubMed electronic database, a Google search and literature lists of relevant studies and reviews. Full-text articles from 2003 to 2018 were selected, in which studies of frameworks made of zirconium dioxide, a protocol for changing firing temperatures, and a description of the structure are described. Results. Totally 79 articles were identified. After the selection of articles on the inclusion criteria and removal of duplicate articles, the total number was 5. The review of the literature included studies of 3 types of zirconium: 3Y-TZP, ATZ, 12Ce-TZP. In a number of studies, the authors studied experimentally the influence of the oral environment on the long-term functioning of zirconium, and a number of authors conducted a study on the effect of heating and cooling gradients, as well as mechanical processing of zirconium frameworks. Conclusion. This literature review has shown the optimal physicochemical conditions and factors for the long-term prospects for restorations with a zirconia-based framework, starting from its composition, technical and laboratory stages, and pumping over the oral cavity factors. The combination of these factors can reduce the effect of the transition of zirconium dioxide from the tetragonal to the monoclinic phase, as well as reduce the stress outcomes resulting from the processing of zirconia frameworks and their facing layer.
Morphological assessment of osseointegration during replacement of mandible defect with implants that made using additive technologies. Experimental research
Authors: Dolgalev A. A. , Svyatoslavov D. S. , Put V. A. , Rzhepakovsky I. V. , Eldashev D. S. , Rabinovich A. V. , Jafarov E. M. , Chagarov A. A.
Published: November 2019

According to the pre-made patterns of 3D-design and prototyping patterns during the experiment, defects of the lateral portion of the ram's lower jaw were created using the piezosurgical technique. The defects were replaced by plastic implants obtained by the method of layer-by-layer melting of FDM-printing (fusing deposition modeling, FDM) and fixing titanium screws to the jaw body. In the time interval, plastic implants are replaced by titanium ones, obtained using SLS technology -selective laser sintering using a 3D-printer. In order to study the processes of reparative osteogenesis, microsamples of tissues of the periimplantation zone were analyzed. As a result, signs of osteo- and fibro-osseointegration were identified. The data obtained are regarded as a prerequisite for further clinical trials of the developed protocols for the sequential replacement of defects of the jaws using 3D-printing.
Psoriasis and metabolic syndrome: comorbidity mechanisms
Authors: Dontsova E. V. , Olisova O. Yu. , Kruglova L. S.
Published: November 2019

Objectives: to study communications of separate components of the metabolic syndrome (MS) and immune and oxidative characteristics of patients with psoriasis in combination with MS. Methods. The research included 312 patients with psoriasis having diagnostic signs of a metabolic syndrome. Biochemical and immunological researches were conducted by means of immunofermental and immunokhemilyuminestsentny analyses. Results. At patients with psoriasis at a combination to MS abdominal obesity, a giperleptinemiya, insulin resistance, high oxidizing potential and hyperactivity of interleukins (ILS) -1β,-6,-8, a factor of a necrosis of tumors an alpha (FNO-α), interferon scale (INF-γ) are noted. the waist circle’ is characteristic direct weak correlation with the pro-inflammatory tsitokina oxidized by lipoproteins of blood (LDL-ok) and with the general oxidizing ability of blood (OOS), weak negative correlation of an indicator - with the general antioxidant ability of blood (OAS) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). The HOMA-IR index has direct correlation link of moderate force with levels of a leptin of blood, LDL-ok, OOS, pro-inflammatory tsitokin, negative correlation of moderate force - with OAS, SOD. At patients with psoriasis with MS direct strong correlation link of level of a leptin of blood with activity of the studied pro-inflammatory cytokine, LDL-ok, OOS moderated is established with the level of insulin in the blood., the HOMA-IR index, strong negative correlation with OAS, SOD. Conclusion. Presence at patients with psoriasis of signs of a metabolic syndrome is followed by increase in activity of immune and inflammatory mechanisms, development of oxidative stress.
Vulvar scleroatrophic lichen and genitourinary syndrome: issues of diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Ignatovsky A. V. , Agakishizade N. E.
Published: November 2019

The article discusses issues of a differentiated approach to the treatment of genitourinary syndrome in menopause and scleroatrophic lichen of the vulva. There is a lack of awareness of doctors in approaches to the treatment of scleroatrophic lichen. The high efficacy of topical corticosteroids in the treatment of scleroatrophic lichen has been shown, the inexpediency of using it in the treatment of topical preparations of estriol has been emphasized.
Multiple primary skin cancer: case report and literature review
Authors: Sergeev Y. Y. , Mordovtseva V. V. , Katunina O. R. , Sergeev V. Y.
Published: November 2019

Multiple primary form of melanoma is one of the variants of the clinical course of this tumor. Typically two primary lesions are diagnosed and secondary tumor differs much in terms of clinical and pathological characteristics. Besides subsequent melanomas, patients are at higher risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer, tumors of the breast, prostate gland, kidneys and the gastrointestinal tract. The article describes the case of multiple primary skin cancer, manifested by two primary melanomas and basal cell carcinoma, and literature review on this issue.