bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Periodontal status and salivary flow rate among diagnostic radiology department workers
Authors: Alhusaini Ghadah  N. , Mohammed Ahlam   T
Published: May 2020

Background: diagnostic radiology field workers are at elevated risk level for systemic and oral diseases like periodontal diseases. This study was aimed to estimate the periodontal condition and salivary flow rate among diagnostic radiology workers. Material and method: The sample for this study consisted of a study group radiographers (forty subjects) working for 5 years at least and control group consisted of nurses and laboratory workers away from radiation (forty subjects) in Baghdad hospitals. All the 80 subjects aged 30-40 year-old and looking healthy without systemic diseases. Plaque, gingival, periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss indices were used for recording the periodontal conditions. Under standardized conditions, collection of unstimulated salivary samples was done and salivary flow rate was measured. Results: Although not significant statistically (p>0.01), analysis of the present study data showed that plaque and gingival indices were higher among radiographers. While periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss were higher among radiographers than control group with statistically highly significant difference (p<0.01). On the other hand salivary flow rate was lower among radiographers than control group with statistically highly significant difference (p<0.01). Conclusions: Ionizing radiation affects salivary flow rate and this in turn will affect periodontal status.
The Efficiency Of Physics Forceps In Comparison To The Conventional Dental Extraction Forceps: A randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Hasan Ali   M
Published: May 2020

Background: Tooth extraction is one of the most commonly performed procedures in dentistry. It is usually a traumatic process often resulting in immediate destruction and loss of alveolar bone and surrounding soft tissues. Various instruments have been described to perform atraumatic extractions which can prevent damage to the paradental structures. The physics forceps is one of those innovations in dental extraction technologies that claim to provide an efficient means for atraumatic dental extractions. Materials and method: A randomized clinical trial was conducted to compare the physics forceps with the conventional forceps for the removal of 28 mandibular single rooted teeth under the following parameters: incidence of crown, root, buccal alveolar bone fracture, the incidence of gingival tear and time needed for extraction. The samples were assigned randomly into two groups according to the computer based randomization software, into a control group (A) and study group (B). The control group was subjected to the surgical extraction procedure using the conventional forceps while the study group was subjected to the surgical extraction procedure using the physics forceps. Results: results showed that the time required for extraction using the physics forceps was (mean 0.385 min.), which was significantly lesser as compared with that of conventional forceps (mean 3.971 min.) (P=0.011), buccal bone fracture occurred in 4 out of 14 cases (28.57%) using the conventional forceps while it did not occur with the use of the physics forceps (0.00%), crown fracture occurred in 3 cases using the conventional forceps (21.43%), while it did not occur with the use of the physics forceps (0.00%), root fracture occurred in 1 case using the physics forceps (3.57%), while it did not occur with the use of the conventional forceps (0.00%). As for the gingival tear, it occurred in 7 cases using the conventional forceps (50.00%), while it did not occur with the use of the physics forceps (0.00%) which was highly significant (P=0.006). Conclusions: the use of physics forceps maintains the integrity of gingiva and surrounding periodontium. So extractions using physics forceps are less invasive over conventional forceps and can be considered as a reliable method for extraction requiring significantly less comparative intraoperative time.
Periodontal status and salivary flow rate among diagnostic radiology department workers
Authors: Alhusaini Ghadah   N. , Mohammed Ahlam   T
Published: May 2020

Background: diagnostic radiology field workers are at elevated risk level for systemic and oral diseases like periodontal diseases. This study was aimed to estimate the periodontal condition and salivary flow rate among diagnostic radiology workers. Material and method: The sample for this study consisted of a study group radiographers (forty subjects) working for 5 years at least and control group consisted of nurses and laboratory workers away from radiation (forty subjects) in Baghdad hospitals. All the 80 subjects aged 30-40 year-old and looking healthy without systemic diseases. Plaque, gingival, periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss indices were used for recording the periodontal conditions. Under standardized conditions, collection of unstimulated salivary samples was done and salivary flow rate was measured. Results: Although not significant statistically (p>0.01), analysis of the present study data showed that plaque and gingival indices were higher among radiographers. While periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss were higher among radiographers than control group with statistically highly significant difference (p<0.01). On the other hand salivary flow rate was lower among radiographers than control group with statistically highly significant difference (p<0.01). Conclusions: Ionizing radiation affects salivary flow rate and this in turn will affect periodontal status.
The Impact of Chronic Periodontitis on Mother-Infant Bonding Status in Relation to Salivary Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha and Interleukin-6
Authors: Hassan Liqa S , Diab Ban S
Published: May 2020

Background: Chronic periodontitis is a bacterial infection that result in bone destruction associated with the increasing level of salivary tumor necrosis alpha and interleukin6 that affect Mother-infant bonding status. The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between the Mother-infant bonding status in mothers with chronic periodontitis in relation to Salivary Tumor necrosis factor alpha and Salivary Interleukin6. Materials and Methods: The selected sample consisted of mothers with chronic periodontitis compared with mothers with healthy periodontium in postpartum period, their age ranged between 30-40 years. Both groups were subjected to postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ). Periodontal health status was assessed for control group like plaque index and gingival index in order to obtain control group with healthy periodontium, while measuring probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level in addition to plaque and gingival index for study group. Salivary Tumor necrosis factor alpha and Interleukin6 measure in saliva by enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA). Results: The mean values of Salivary Tumor necrosis factor alpha and Interleukin 6 were found to be higher among mothers with chronic periodontitis than mothers with normal bonding relationship, and the percentage of disorder mother-infant bonding relation was higher in study group than in control group. Conclusion: Mother-infant bondings affected by chronic periodontitis as the patient have higher Salivary Tumor necrosis factor alpha and Salivary Interleukin6 than mothers with healthy periodontal condition.
Oxidative status among a group of pregnant women in relation to gingival health condition
Authors: Al Najjar Sarar   N , Hussein Baydaa
Published: May 2020

Background: pregnancy as a systemic condition causes changes in the functioning of human body as a whole and specifically in the oral cavity and it also is considered as a stressful condition. These changes may favor the increase of oxidative stress. Aim: The aim of this study was to estimate the level of marker of oxidative stress (malondialdehyde) and antioxidant (uric acid) in saliva of pregnant compared to non-pregnant women and to assess the gingival health condition in both groups. Additionally, unstimulated salivary flow rate was determined in both groups. Subjects, materials and methods: The study group consisted of sixty pregnant women, they were divided into three equal groups according to trimester (20 pregnant women for each trimester), and they were selected randomly from the Maternal and Child Health Care Centers in Baghdad city, their age range was 20-25 years. In addition to 60 newly married non-pregnant women as a control group and matched with age. Collection of unstimulated salivary samples was carried out under standardized conditions. Dental plaque and gingival indices were used for recording the oral hygiene and gingival health respectively. Salivary flow rate was measured then salivary samples were analyzed to determine the level of salivary antioxidant (uric acid) and lipid peroxidation biomarker of oxidative stress (malondialdehyde). Result: The data analysis of the present study found that the level of salivary malondialdehyde was higher among pregnant women compared to non-pregnant controls with statistically significant difference (p<0.05), while salivary uric acid was statistically significantly lower among the pregnant women compared to non-pregnant controls (p<0.05). Salivary analysis demonstrated that the salivary flow rate was statistically significantly lower among the pregnant women compared to non-pregnant controls (p<0.05). The values of plaque and gingival indices were higher among pregnant women compared to non-pregnant controls with statistically significant difference (p<0.05). The correlation of gingival index with plaque index in study and control group was significant (p<0.05), while with others variables were non-significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: The current study showed an increase in oxidative status in saliva during pregnancy that could affect gingival health which was also affected by oral hygiene.
Evaluation of effect of local exogenous application of Myrrh oil on healing of wound incisions of facial skin (Histochemical, Histological and Histomorphometrical study in rabbits)
Authors: Kamil Nawar   Bahjet , Al-Ghaban Nada   M.
Published: May 2020

Aim of the study: Is to evaluate the effect of myrrh oil local application on the healing process of skin wounds histologically , histomorphometrically and , histochemically. Materials and methods:Twenty male white New Zealand rabbits were used in this study. An incisional wounds with full thickness depth and of 2 cm length were done on both sides of the cheek skin of each rabbit. The left sided incisions (the control group) were irrigated with distilled water (10µL). The right sided incisions (the experimental groups) were treated with myrrh oil (10µL). Each group was subdivided into 4 subgroups according to the healing interval into 1,3,7 and 14 days(5 rabbits for each group). Results: Histological findings of our current study showed a highly significant difference between the experimental and the control groups in count of the inflammatory cells which showed that mean values increased with time for the control and the experimental groups. The histomorphometrical findings had shown that the thickness of the epithelium was nearly completed at about 7 days for the experimental groups and at about 14 days for the control. The blood vessels count was recorded to have a highly significant difference between the groups at days 1 and 3 only. The histochemical findings had shown that the collagen fibers remodeling had recorded a highly significant difference between the control and the experimental groups at days 7 and 14. Conclusion: The current study had revealed that myrrh oil accelerates wounds healing in rabbits. Key word:Wound healing , Myrrh oil, Masson’s Trichrome staining.
Oxidative stress status in hypertensive patients on amlodipine treatment
Authors: Madhloom Bahaa N , Diajil Ameena R
Published: May 2020

Background: Oxidative stress may contribute to the etiology of hypertension in humans. Oxidative stress is an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defense mechanisms, causing damage to biological macromolecules and dysregulation of normal metabolism and physiology. Amlodipine as an antihypertensive agent is a long-acting calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. The aim of this study was to assess the oxidative stress in hypertensive patients on Amlodipine treatment through the assessment of salivary Malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) as a marker of oxidative stress.

Material and method: 60 individuals were included in this study, divided into two groups; the first group composed of 30 hypertensive patients on Amlodipine antihypertensive agent. The second group, the control group, composed of 30 healthy subjects without any systemic disease and with almost healthy oral hygiene. Intraoral examination was done for each individual and salivary samples were collected with the salivary flow rate (F/R) which was calculated in ml per minute and pH was measured by pH meter. Salivary MDA and SOD were analyzed by using ELISA kit based on the principle of competitive enzyme immunoassay technique; the concentrations of markers were measured by spectrophotometer at 450nm in a microplate reader.

Results: Salivary MDA was significantly higher in hypertensive patients compared to control, while salivary SOD was significantly lower in patients than control group. Salivary flow rate and pH was significantly lower in patients as compared to the control group.

Conclusions: There is a relation between oxidative stress and hypertension. Salivary MDA and SOD can be used as potential marker for monitoring patients with Hypertension.

Keywords: hypertension, Oxidative stress, Amlodipine, MDA and SOD
Influence of smoking on salivary interleukin-8 levels in chronic periodontitis
Authors: Nanakaly Haween T , Ismail Aveen E , Othmn Daldar A
Published: May 2020

Background: Smoking is the major environmental risk factor that has been associated with the pathogenesis and progression of periodontal diseases. Interleukin-8 (IL-8), has been associated with the immunopathology of periodontitis. Objectives: To determine the influence of smoking on salivary Interleukin-8 level from smokers and non-smokers with periodontitis and periodontally healthy control subjects.

Materials and Methods: Un-stimulated saliva samples were collected of 90 participants: 30 smokers and 30 non-smokers with chronic periodontitis, as well as 30 periodontally healthy control subjects. The clinical parameters such as the pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, plaque index, and gingival index were measured. IL-8 level in the saliva was measured by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) kit.

Results: It was found that the mean value of salivary IL-8 levels was significantly higher in smokers (461.76 Â± 329.66 ng/L) than in non-smokers periodontitis (257.83 Â± 247.19 ng/L) and the controls (96.55 Â± 62.35 ng/L) (p < 0.001). Moreover, salivary IL-8 levels were significantly higher in smokers compared with non-smokers periodontitis (p< 0.001).

Conclusion: Smoking subjects showed increased level of salivary IL-8 and a worse periodontal condition than non-smoking subjects. Our results suggest that smoking alters an immune response which may contribute to an increased susceptibility to periodontal disease among smokers

Keywords: Smoking; Chronic periodontitis; Saliva; Interleukine-8
The impact of dental environment stress on caries experience, salivary flow rate and uric acid
Authors: Kadhum Raghad I , Qasim Alhan A
Published: May 2020

Background: Several pathologies of the oral cavity have been associated with stress. Dental students need to gain assorted proficiencies as theoretical knowledge, clinical proficiencies, and interpersonal dexterity which is accompanied with high level of stress. Uric acid is the major antioxidant in saliva. The aim of this study is to assess the dental caries experience among dental students with different levels of dental environment stress in relation to physicochemical characteristics of whole unstimulated saliva.

Materials and Methods: the total sample is composed of 300 dental students (73 males, 227 female) aged 22-23 years old, from collage of dentistry / university of Baghdad, from the 4th and 5th grade. The total sample was classified into three categories (mild stress, moderate stress and severe stress) according to Dental environment stress questionnaire (DESQ); Diagnosis and recording of dental caries were assessed according to Decay, Missed, Filled surface and teeth index (DMFS, DMFT) of WHO criteria in 1987. Unstimulated salivary samples were collected from the 95 dental students from the mild stress group (27 male, 28 female) and from the severe stress group (11 male, 29 female). Then, salivary flow rate was measured and chemically analyzed to determine salivary uric acid concentration. All data were analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21.

Results: The mean value of the DMFT and DS fraction was higher among severe stress group of dental environment stress scale with no significant differences (Pâ‰¥ 0.05), while DMFS, FS and MS fractions were higher among moderate stress group of dental environment stress scale with no significant differences (Pâ‰¥ 0.05). The data from salivary analysis showed that the mean value of salivary flow rate was lower among severe dental environment stress category than mild dental environment stress category but the difference was statistically not significant, while the mean value of uric acid was higher among students with severe dental environment stress than students with mild dental environment stress with statistically significant difference. The flow rate was negatively correlated with caries experience among both mild and severe stress groups except for the DS was positively correlated with flow rate among students with mild stress. The correlation of uric acid with DMFT was negative among students with mild stress while among severe stress group was positive; however all these correlations were not statistically significant.

Conclusion: Dental environment stress appears to affect oral health, shown by higher caries prevalence among dental students with moderate and severe dental environment stress level by affecting the normal level of salivary flow rate and uric acid.

Keywords: Dental environment stress, stress, dental caries, flow rate, uric acid.
The effects of extrusion conditions on the properties of Amplang, a traditional fish snack in Borneo
Authors: M.N. Nor Qhairul Izzreen , C.G. Siti Amirah , A.W. Noorakmar
Published: May 2020

The effects of extrusion process parameters on Amplang fish snack production are
investigated in this study using a single-screw extrusion machine. The extrusion
parameters are based on two factors, namely the barrel temperature (100 - 140oC) and
screw speed (146 - 208 rpm). The central composite design (CCD) is used to produce
thirteen experimental combinations and the effects of the extrusion parameters on the
physical and functional characteristics (hardness, bulk density, expansion ratio, and water
absorption and solubility indexes) of the Amplang fish extrudate were assessed as
responses. The fish extrudates investigated in this study varied between 45.57 - 246.33 N
(hardness), 0.09 - 0.21 g/cm3
(bulk density), 1.00 - 2.67 (expansion ratio), 2.58 - 4.01 g/g
(water absorption index), and 19.25 - 29.8% (water solubility index). The bulk density,
expansion ratio, water absorption index, and water solubility index were shown to be
significantly (P < 0.05) affected by the barrel temperature and screw speed. In conclusion,
barrel temperature and screw speed can influence the physical and functional properties of
extruded fish snacks and the extrusion technique demonstrated in this study can be utilised
to produce Amplang fish snacks in Sabah.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN DOSIS RAGI TAPE (Kapang Amilolitik) TERHADAP PEMBUATAN TAPE PISANG KEPOK
Authors: N Fauziah K , K Kurnia , A Nita
Published: May 2020

Indonesia is known as an agrarian country with the majority of its population living as farmers. One of the results of abundant and diverse agriculture is fruits, including bananas. In this study, the banana used was Kepok banana with the aim of finding the best dose of yeast, using the organoleptic test and alcohol test. The method used in the form of a Completely Randomized Design with different yeast doses (0.5;1;1,5;2;2.5 grams) and carried out organoleptic test and alkohol test. The results showed that the tape with a dose of 2.5 grams of yeast had the highest alcohol content and the most favored organoleptic test respondents were treatment 4 with a dose of 2 grams of yeast. The conclusion from this study is that the more yeast doses given the faster the alcohol metabolism.
SIFAT FISIK, SIFAT ORGANOLEPTIK DAN AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN SUSU BUBUK KEDELAI HITAM BERDASARKAN KONSENTRASI TWEEN 80
Authors: Ciptasari Riska , Nurrahman Nurrahman
Published: May 2020

Soy milk is one alternative to cow's milk for lactusa intolerance patients. The utilization of black soy less is attention and not as popular as yellow soybean because of the color that is less interesting. Another alternative in the processing of milk is the manufacture of milk powder. Processing of instant soy milk powder using foam-mat drying method required addition of filler material ie maltodextrin and Tween 80. With the addition of proper Tween 80 concentration expected to produce more stable milk powder. The general purpose of this research is to know the effect of Tween 80 concentration variation on physical properties, organoleptic properties and antioxidant activity of black soybean milk powder. Experimental method of experimental type using Completely Randomized Design (RAL) monofactor with Factor addition of Tween 80 concentration (0, 0,25, 0,5, 0,75 and 1 percent). The product analyzed physical properties (water absorption, moisture content, solubility and settling rate), organoleptic properties and antioxidant activity. The best result of antioxidant activity was 33,70% RSA at concentration 0,25%, water absorption 2,77 ml / g at concentration 0,25%, water content, 8,98% at concentration 0,25%, solubility 84,435% at a concentration of 0.75% and a precipitation rate of 10 s at a concentration of 0.25%. While the best organoleptic test is at concentration 0.25%. The conclusions of the research on black soybean milk powder with the addition of Tween 80 concentration showed a real difference for each test conducted where black soybean milk powder with the addition of Tween 80 0.25% concentration was the best treatment.
SIFAT KIMIA DAN SENSORI SERBUK BERAS HITAM DENGAN VARIASI METODE PEMASAKAN DAN PENAMBAHAN BUBUK KEDELAI
Authors: Amorta Diksy Zeta , Nurhidajah Nurhidajah
Published: May 2020

Black rice is one of the world's rice varieties, in addition to white rice, brown rice, and brown rice. The content of anthocyanin and its antioxidant activity is greater than other types of rice. Therefore, this research done as one effort to exploit black rice. The general purpose of this study was to determine the levels of anthocyanin, antioxidant activity, sensory properties and determine the best treatment. Cooking methods (roasting and oven) and the addition of soy powder (0, 10gr, 20gr, 30gr, 40gr). This study used a Factorial Completely Randomized Design with anthocyanin and DPPH antioxidant activity. The result of statistical test shows hat cooking method and addition of soybean powder have an effect on anthocyanin content, antioxidant activity and sensory properties. The best treatment was roasting and 10 gr from 10 gr weight of black rice with anthocyanin content 4,67 ppm, antioxidant activity 29,80%, sensory value 2,77 (close to likes) and protein value 14,68% . The value of water content in powdered black rice powder also in accordance with standard water content in powder powder ranges from 3% to 5%.
متطلبات تعزيز الأمن الفكري لدى الطالبة الجامعية من منظور طريقة العمل مع الجماعات: دراسة وصفية من وجهة نظر الطالبات وأعضاء هيئة التدريس
Authors: Alqahtani Awatef  Y.
Published: May 2020

هدف الدراسة الحالية إلى بحث أساليب تعزيز الوسطية والمفاهيم المعتدلة لدى الطالبات، وتحديد أنماط الفكر المنحرف والسلوكيات المنبثقة عنه التي تهدد أمن المجتمعات عامة ومجتمع الجامعة خاصة، كما تهدف إلى تحديد معوقات تعزيز الأمن الفكري بمجتمع الجامعة، وتحديد المتطلبات المعرفية والسلوكية اللازمة لذلك لدى الطالبة الجامعية، وتنتمي الدراسة الحالية إلى نمط الدراسات الوصفية باستخدام منهج المسح الاجتماعي بالعينة، وقد استخدمت الدراسة استبانةً موجهة إلى عينة من طالبات جامعة الأميرة نورة، واستبانةً موجهة إلى بعض أعضاء هيئة التدريس، وقد خرجت الدراسة بمجموعة من التوصيات، منها: عقد دورات تدريبية وورش عمل لتصحيح المفاهيم السلبية ومعالجة أنماط الفكر المنحرف التي عبرت عنها عينة الدراسة، الاهتمام بالتوعية الإعلامية داخل مجتمع الجامعة للتغلب على معوقات تعزيز الأمن الفكري، إضافة مقررات وموضوعات بالمقررات الدراسية تحوي مفهوم الأمن الفكري وأهميته وأساليب تعزيزه وتوجيه الطالبات للدور الوطني المنتظر منهن ضمن برامج الإعداد الأكاديمي.
Crecimiento económico inclusivo y sostenible en la Agenda 2030: un análisis crítico desde la perspectiva de la soberanía alimentaria y los derechos de la naturaleza
Authors: Isabella Giunta  , Javier Dávalos
Published: May 2020

En el artículo, se reflexiona sobre el objetivo «Crecimiento Económico y Trabajo Decente» (ODS 8) de la Agenda 2030, donde se asocia el crecimiento con inclusión y sostenibilidad ambiental, en su intersección con el ODS 2 (erradicación del hambre) y el ODS 13 (acción climática). El análisis se realiza desde dos horizontes transformadores del desarrollo planteados por movimientos sociales en Ecuador —soberanía alimentaria y derechos de la naturaleza— preguntándose: ¿cómo se conceptualizan inclusión y sostenibilidad ambiental?; ¿se adoptan acciones oficiales para romper con la discriminación, la desposesión y la sobreexplotación producidas metabólicamente por el sistema capitalista? El objetivo es analizar en qué medida las acciones reportadas por Ecuador en cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030, relativas a «crecimiento inclusivo y sostenible», «hambre cero» y «acción climática», toman distancia de las lógicas de acumulación y extractivismo y cómo la acción colectiva podría contribuir a una orientación crítica y transformadora de la territorialización de los ODS.
The Introduction and Effect of SAFE in Equity-Based Crowdfunding
Authors: Jung Joo Young , Oh Ji Yeol Jimmy
Published: May 2020

This study analyzes the valuation problems surrounding equity-based crowdfunding issuers and examines the introduction of the simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) as a means of solving them. We first analyze four stocks with crowdfunding experience listed on KONEX and K-OTC. In all instances, market capitalization consistently fell below the level at the time of the crowdfunding application. We therefore suggest the introduction of SAFE in crowdfunding as a potential solution. SAFE ameliorates the over-valuation problem by setting only minimum requirements such as valuation caps and by delaying the evaluation of corporate value until a follow-up investment is made. However, investor protection should be considered when introducing SAFE in Korea. First, the definition of “subsequent investments” should be clarified to prevent the issuer from intentionally delaying the transfer of shares. Second, the inclusion of financial performance in SAFE's share conversion conditions would prevent the firm from delaying share conversion while receiving favorable cash flows. Third, the scope of companies that can issue SAFE should be clearly defined to prevent firms from misusing them to avoid managerial interference. This study contributes as the first study within the Korean academia on the introduction and effectiveness of SAFE in crowdfunding.
Calculation of Site Attenuation for Calculable Dipole Antennas
Authors: Kim Ki-Chai , Seo Hyuk-Jun , Kang Tae-Weon , Kwon Jae-Yong , Kim Jeong-Hwan
Published: May 2020

This paper presents a method for calculating the site attenuation (SA) of an open-area test site (OATS) for a pair of calculable dipole antennas with a 3-dB hybrid balun in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 1 GHz. The SA was directly derived using the concept of power mismatch and dissipative loss from the SA measurement system instead of the concept of substitution loss. Two types of SA formulas using the power loss concept on the treatment of the OATS are presented. The first is the SA formula related to knowing only the value of the SA. The other is the SA formula that analyzed the effects of each part of the SA. Additionally, the constituent losses of the SA measurement system are discussed using the derived SA formula. The analysis of the results showed that the SA could be successfully characterized individually from the loss of the OATS. It also showed that SA is expressed as two kinds of losses: the balanced portmismatch losses of transmit and receive baluns and the half-space dissipative loss. The resultant SA showed good agreement with the results calculated from the S-parameters as well as with the measured results.
Existence of High Frequency Electricity at Acupoints and Meridian Flow Observations via the Frequency Spectrum
Authors: Son Taeho , Lee Moonhee , Rhee Choolhyeong , Kim Namsoo
Published: May 2020

We revealed the existence of high frequency (HF) electricity flowing through the meridians known to oriental medicine by observing these signals at various acupoints on the human body. This was clearly and scientifically demonstrated by recording the frequency spectrum at these acupoints using a spectrum analyzer. The analysis of the measured spectrum found in 5 particular acupoints of each of the 12 meridians showed that a flow exists in these acupoints that could be measured with a spectrum frequency between 1 MHz and 80 MHz and an intensity of –70 to –60 dBm. Since the presence of these spectrums can be equated with the presence of electricity, we can emphatically conclude that high frequency electricity exists in humans and flows through the acupoints used in oriental medicine. The same characteristic frequency spectrums were found at all the acupoints along the same meridian and were shown to have the same type of HF current flow. In this way, we were able to confirm the existence of meridian flow in a scientific manner. In addition, it was found that as the distance from the organ increased, the intensities of the spectrum measured on that meridian decreased, which is exactly the behavior electrical transmission line theory would predict.
UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES IN 2019 PUBLICATION ACTIVITY RANKINGS
Authors: Opryshko Tetiana , Tymofieieva Halyna
Published: May 2020

The article deals with publication activity as a part of the set of scientometric indicators used to assess national scientific potential. The international and national ratings of the publishing activity, in which the Ukrainian universities are involved, have been presented and analyzed, as well as with the help of some analytical and search tools of the scientific platform Web of Science, the publishing activity of the leading universities of the country have been studied. The dynamics of inclusion of Ukrainian higher education institutions in SCImago Institutional Ranking has been monitored and their most significant achievements have been determined by major groups of rating indicators – “Innovation”, “Social Impact” and “Research”. Identity of SCImago rating and all-Ukrainian Osvita.ua rating has been demonstrated for Ukrainian universities. The methodology and principles of CWTS Leiden Ranking and National Taiwan University Ranking, which are based on Web of Science, have been reviewed. With input from the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) Web of Science tool the publication activity of Ukrainian scientific organizations on the whole has been identified, and by means of “Result Analysis” tools the 2019 scientific periodicals have been identified where the researchers from four largest educational institutions in our country were published. It has been concluded that among Ukrainian scientists the trend towards increasing the total number of publications in periodicals with a low level of scientific influence and citation, as well as with their general misunderstanding of the importance of scientific and publication collaborations with researchers from foreign universities is still prevailing. Suggestions have been formulated to increase publication activity and to represent better the university's scientific results in international citation indices.
USING THE WEB-TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROCESS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors: Kulimova Yuliia
Published: May 2020

The article deals with the problems of professional and pedagogical education, in particular the question of using web-technologies in the process of psychological and pedagogical preparation of future primary school teachers. The author describes a number of topical problems that can be solved by introducing elements of a blended learning system using cloud technologies (providing access to various educational resources; intensifying the system of professional and pedagogical education; developing the student's creative and intellectual abilities by means of cloud technologies; communicative activities based on common educational and professional interests etc.). The article presents the results of an online questionnaire of students in the specialty "Primary education" to determine the degree of using the web-applications in the process of psychological and pedagogical training and their dimension of interest in using cloud technologies in future professional activity. The basic directions of improvement in psychological and pedagogical preparation of future primary school teachers with using web-technologies (combination of traditional and online learning; using the web-quests, Google-services, E-textbooks, multimedia presentations, etc. ; development of critical and creative thinking, cognitive motivation; optimization of independent work at the expense of mobility, flexibility and availability of cloud services; constant professional growth of academic in order to master high the level of digital literacy) were characterized. The ways of introduction the cloud services in the educational process of high school (Google Sites, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Charts, Canva, Piktochart, Scratch) were highlighted. The system of principles of effective organization the psychological and pedagogical training of future primary school teachers with help of web-technologies were considered.
Нацистская пропаганда на Восточном фронте в 1942 – 1943 гг.
Authors: Аникеев А.А.
Published: May 2020

Статья посвящена анализу особенностей нацистской идеологической пропаганды и динамики эффективности ее воздействия как дополнительного способа борьбы с СССР в годы Великой Отечественной войны. Во время Второй мировой войны важную роль играла нацистская пропаганда, гитлеровцы показали миру пример беспримерного по масштабам манипулирования общественным сознанием.
Мощность воздействия национал-социалистической пропаганды во многом была была связана с тем, что в XX веке возрос доступ к информации, совершенствовались методы подачи материала, тематика и стиль передач и статей. По числу газет Германия в 30-е годы занимала одно из первых мест в мире. Кроме того, важнейшее значение имели исторические характеристики самой эпохи первой половины ХХ века: мера психологического воздействия, порожденная высокой степенью доверия к информации, получаемой посредством СМИ, была беспрецедентно высока.
Монополия НСДАП на информацию давала гитлеровской пропагандистской машине возможность для концентрированного внедрения идей и образов, а также делала пропаганду динамичной, способной приспосабливаться к различным условиям и резко менять свои установки. Особенность нацистской пропаганды определялась еще и тем, что она четко разделяла этот мир по принципу “своих” и “чужих”, тем самым воспитывала враждебность и ненависть к другим народам и странам.
Каковы были цели пропаганды? В какой форме и при помощи каких инструментов она осуществлялась? На какую целевую аудиторию была рассчитана и в какие сроки проводилась? Насколько действенной она была и от чего зависела степень ее эффективности? Каков был ее характер? На эти и ряд иных вопросов призвана ответить настоящая статья.
Использование экономико-математического моделирования в исследовании величины валового регионального продукта
Authors: Невьянцева Л.С. , Радковская Е.В.
Published: May 2020

В статье рассматривается использование экономико-математического аппарата в целях исследования величины и динамики ВРП. Инструментом анализа выступают модели множественной линейной регрессии, описывающие зависимость ВРП от ряда макроэкономических факторов: инвестиций в основной капитал, сальдированного финансового результата организаций, расходов консолидированных бюджетов, поступивших иностранных инвестиций, стоимости основных фондов, внутренних затрат на НИОКР, затрат на технологические инновации и среднегодовой численности занятых. В исследовании приводятся основные этапы регрессионного анализа, представляется экономическая интерпретация полученных результатов, анализируются признаки качества построенных моделей. В целях повышения достоверности прогнозных свойств модели осуществляется ее оптимизация посредством удаления статистических выбросов (удалено шесть аномальных наблюдений) и исключением из модели незначимых факторов (исключено два фактора). После признания модели качественной проведена оценка ожидаемых значений ВРП в лучшем и худшем случаях, описываются условия практической применимости итоговой построенной модели для прогнозирования величины ВРП. Кроме того, для подтверждения качества модели и возможности применения её на практике проанализировано выполнение условий Гаусса – Маркова (предпосылок МНК), а именно: проверка величины математического ожидания, установление постоянства дисперсии остатков для всего числа наблюдений, проверка отсутствия автокорреляции и мультиколлинеарности. По результатам исследования установлено, что сильнее всего в рамках данной модели на величину ВРП влияют численность занятых в экономике и прямые иностранные инвестиции, а слабее всего ощутимо влияние на ВРП стоимости основных производственных фондов. В завершении делается вывод, что прогнозирование с помощью построенной модели может дать основания для выработки управленческих решений, направленных на устойчивый рост экономики регионов России.
Английские квакеры и взаимоотношения церкви и государства в XVII веке
Authors: Галкина Е.В.
Published: May 2020

Статья посвящена квакерскому движению в рамках протестантской доктрины в Англии в XVII столетии. Своей целью автор статьи поставил проанализировать специфику развития квакерского движения в Англии XVII века с учетом сложных взаимоотношений государственной власти и церкви в то время. Квакеров (самоназвание «Общество Друзей») как религиозных сектантов жестоко преследовали на родине за радикальные религиозные взгляды (в том числе за оппозиционные взгляды в отношении англиканской церкви). ключевым для этого учения было убеждение о пребывании божественного озарения, или, как они говорили, света Христова в каждом человеке. «Общество Друзей» отвергало всякое внешнее выражение религиозности, церковные обряды, таинства (даже крещение) и институт священников, в молитвенных домах квакеров отсутствовали какие-либо религиозные символы, не допускались пение и музыка. Квакеры известны своей пацифистской доктриной и не изменяли ей в ходе исторического развития, несмотря на сложности в построении диалога с властями.
В статье представлен анализ произведений лидеров квакерского движения – Дж. Фокса, Дж. Вулмана, М. Фелл, Р. Баркли, Дж. Беллерса, У. Пенна и др.
На основе исследуемых документов делаются выводы, что квакеры были одной из радикальных сект Английской революции XVII века, подвергались многочисленным гонениям за их религиозные и социально-политические взгляды. Однако они выжили, хотя многие из них сбежали в американские колонии Северной Америки и обосновали секты, а затем ряд колоний, в том числе Пенсильванию (по имени основателя квакера У. Пенна), Род-Айленд (1657 г.), Нью-Джерси (1675 г.) и др.
Семантический синкретизм осязательных прилагательных (на материале русского, английского и испанского языков)
Authors: Кобякова И.А. , Гарамян А.В. , Филатова Н.И.
Published: May 2020

Данная статья посвящена исследованию производных значений русских, английских и испанских осязательных прилагательных, сформировавшихся в результате синестетического переноса. Лексико-семантическая группа прилагательных сферы осязания представляет собой продуктивный источник для образования синестетических словосочетаний. Они активно используются для дифференцированного описания зрительных, вкусовых, звуковых, температурных и обонятельных ощущений. Цель исследования состоит в установлении основных моделей синестетического употребления осязательных прилагательных в русском, английском и испанском языках. Материалы исследования позволили определить, что перенос значения осязательных прилагательных охватывает все сферы чувств. А именно, основными векторами являются тактильно-зрительная синестезия, тактильно-вкусовая, тактильно-звуковая, тактильно-ольфакторная. Сравнение осязательных прилагательных, которые имеют синестетический перенос из сферы осязания в другие сферы чувственного восприятия, собранных на основе Национального корпуса русского языка, Британского национального корпуса «BNC» и Корпуса современного испанского языка «CREA» позволило обнаружить существенные совпадения в исследуемых языках, что говорит о сходстве характера семантических процессов.
О концентрации фразеологических единиц как идиостилистическом приёме (на материале прозы М.А. Шолохова)
Authors: Внуковская А.В.
Published: May 2020

В настоящем исследовании мы рассматриваем явление концентрированного использования фразеологических единиц (ФЕ) в художественной прозе М.А. Шолохова как стилистический прием, характерный для идиостиля писателя. Каждый контекст обладает возможностями актуализировать определенные стороны фразеологической семантики и создавать смысловые изменения. Однако соположение нескольких ФЕ в русском языке нетипично, что объясняется самой их природой, ограничивающей сочетаемостные потенции: изначальная образность, экспрессивность и целостность значения. Однако М.А. Шолохов часто прибегает к приему окказиональной сочетаемости по модели ФЕ + ФЕ с целью интенсификации образности и усиления экспрессивного эффекта. Писатель сознательно увеличивает протяженность текста за счет «нанизывания» фразеологизмов, их окказиональной сочетаемости между собой, в результате чего достигает усиления эстетической функции в своих произведениях: уточнения, дополнения и расширения образа; дает речевую характеристику персонажей. Различные виды амплификации и включение фразеологических единиц в текстовые парадигмы также способствует интенсификации образно-экспрессивного потенциала повествования. Так как фразеологизмы представляют собой языковые единицы, характеризующиеся изначальной образностью и экспрессивностью, их потенциальные возможности увеличения художественного эффекта посредством организации фразеологизмов по определенной синтаксической модели весьма значительны и перспективны. Анализ художественной прозы М.А. Шолохова позволяет говорить о тщательной работе писателя по развитию концентрации ФЕ как стилистического приема. В ранних произведениях чаще наблюдается более простая по структурно-семантической организации концентрация фразеологических единиц. В более поздних произведениях писателя прослеживается тенденция к ее усложнению.
Цветосимволизм в поэзии Артюра Рембо
Authors: Хараева Л.Х.
Published: May 2020

В статье излагаются актуальные вопросы построения индивидуально-авторской картины на материале цветолексем в поэтическом дискурсе Артюра Рембо. Поэтический дискурс понимается как синтез различных языковых форм, специфических для авторского стиля, из которых складывается коммуникационная система, представляющая собой информацию об авторском альтернативном мире, отраженного в стихотворном тексте, наделенном прагматическим содержанием, представленным индивидуальным набором языковых средств, характерных для данного автора. К наиболее частотным и наделенным особым значением языковым средствам индивидуально-авторского поэтического стиля Артюра Рембо относятся колоронимы, репрезентирующие оценочные и эмоциональные личностные смыслы, обладающие определенным воздействующим потенциалом. Специфика языковых репрезентаций индивидуально-авторской картины мира в поэтическом дискурсе, принимающей активное участие в формировании динамической картины мира и определяющее действие антропогенного фактора, как результата индивидуальной речевой деятельности обусловлены одним из главных компонентов поэтического дискурса, представленного языковой личностью автора. Специфика художественного текста напрямую зависит от его индивидуальных способностей и характеристик, творческих приемов, лежащих в основе созданных литературных произведений. Подобный подход рассматривает автора художественного текста в качестве субъекта, наделенного специфическим набором индивидуальных черт, что позволяет раскрыть языковую личность поэта, получающую свое выражение в творчестве, его воздействие на личность читателя наряду с остальными аспектами поэтического дискурса.
Речевое поведение спикера в научно-популярном медиадискурсе: лингвопрагматический аспект (на примере немецкоязычного материала проекта TED Conference)
Authors: Лесняк М.В. , Товкаленко А.А.
Published: May 2020

изучение речевого поведения представляется сегодня актуальным и целесообразным в условиях стремительного развития и внедрения во все сферы современного общества высоких технологий, поскольку далеко не все технологические новшества воспринимаются позитивно. Таким образом, коммуникативные стратегии, формирующие речевое поведение представителей научного сообщества, вызывают особый интерес. Поэтому целью данной статьи является изучение речевого поведения немецкоязычных спикеров в медиадискурсе на материале одного из наиболее известных мероприятий, направленных на популяризацию актуальных научных достижений, конференции TED-Conference. Речевое поведение предлагается анализировать в русле прагмалингвистического подхода, в рамках которого учитываются разнообразные параметры коммуникативной ситуации. В ходе исследования были выявлены три коммуникативные стратегии, актуализирующие речевое поведение спикеров: стратегии аттракции, стратегии презентации новых знаний и стратегии убеждения. В основе стратегии аттракции лежат две тактики – тактика привлечения и тактика Удержания внимания. Стратегия аттракции в научно-популярном дискурсе неразрывно связана со стратегией презентации новых знаний, состоящей из тактики объяснения и тактики рассмотрения информации под новым углом. Третья стратегия представлена тремя тактиками: тактика указания на благоприятную перспективу, тактика иллюстрирования и тактика контрастивного анализа. Каждая тактика содержит определенный набор коммуникативных ходов, совокупность которых и оказывает прогнозируемое речевое воздействие на участников коммуникации. Таким образом, изучение прагмалингвистического аспекта речевого поведения в научном дискурсе позволяет проанализировать программу коммуникативного взаимодействия и выявить инструменты эффективного речевого воздействия.