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Diagenesis of Hunton Group Carbonates (Silurian) West Carney Field, Logan and Lincoln Counties, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Authors: Silva Cesar , Smith Brian J. , Ray Jordan T. , Derby James R. , Gregg Jay M.
Published: October 2021

The West Carney Hunton Field (WCHF) is an important oil field in central Oklahoma. Deposited during a series of sea-level rises and falls on a shallow shelf, the Cochrane and Clarita Formations (Hunton Group) have undergone a complex series of diagenetic events. The Hunton section of the WCHF comprises dolomitized crinoidal packstones, brachiopod “reefs” and grainstones, thin intervals of fine-grained crinoidal wackestones, and infrequent mudstones that were diagenetically affected by repeated sea-level change. Widespread karst is evidenced by multiple generations of solution-enlarged fractures, vugs, and breccias, which extend through the entire thickness of the Hunton. Karst development likely occurred during sea-level lowstands. Partial to complete dolomitization of Hunton limestones is interpreted to have occurred as a result of convective circulation of normal seawater during sea-level highstands. Open-space-filling calcite cements postdate dolomitization and predate deposition of the overlying siliciclastic section, which comprises the Misener Sandstone and Woodford Shale. Petrographic evaluation and carbon and oxygen isotope values of the calcite cements suggest precipitation by Silurian seawater and mixed seawater and meteoric water. Carbon and oxygen isotopic signatures of dolomite may have been partially reset by dedolomitization that was concurrent with calcite cementation. Fluid inclusions in late diagenetic celestite crystals observed in the Clarita Formation indicate that the WCHF was invaded by saline basinal fluids and petroleum after burial, during later stages of diagenesis. The timing of late diagenetic fluid flow and petroleum generation likely was during the Ouachita orogeny, which was occurring to the south. There is no evidence that late diagenetic fluids significantly altered the dolomite reservoir that formed earlier. The WCHF provides an ancient example of early diagenetic dolomitization by seawater that remains relatively unaltered by later diagenetic events.
Overlap & Gibson ligation v1
Authors: Guo Shuning
Published: October 2021

This protocol is used to lagate two pieces of DNA together without digesting the fragment with restriction endonucleases.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) v6
Authors: Guo Shuning
Published: October 2021

This protocol is used to amplify target DNA fragment for plasmid construction or other use.
Presence of Chlamydia abortus in colostrum, milk and vaginal discharge samples of sheep
Authors: Martínez-Serrano María Guadalupe , Díaz-Aparicio Efrén , Palomares-Reséndiz Gabriela , Tórtora-Pérez Jorge Luis , Ramírez-Álvarez Hugo , Ortega-Hernández Nieves , Salinas-Lorente Jesús , Morales-Alvarez José Francisco , Cervantes-Morali Juan Julio César
Published: October 2021

Background: The main transmission route of Chlamydia abortus is by ingesting the microorganism that has been eliminated in vaginal secretions, placental membranes or abortions that contaminate the environment and, possibly, through milk and colostrum. Elimination through vaginal secretions is well documented. However, there are no reports about isolation and identification of C. abortus in the colostrum or milk of infected sheep, so it is important to determine whether or not C. abortus may be present in these secretions, which are the only food of lambs. Objective: To detect C. abortus in colostrum, milk, and vaginal secretions of sheep with a history of reproductive disorders. Methods: Colostrum, milk, and vaginal exudates were collected from 66 sheep. The samples were inoculated in mouse fibroblast cell cultures and the presence of C. abortus determined by direct immunofluorescence. Results: 19 out of 66 colostrum samples (28.7%), 14 out of 66 milk samples (21.2%) and 17 out of 66 vaginal swabs (25.7%) were positive for C. abortus. The 50 samples positive for isolation and detected by immunofluorescence, together with 42 negative samples were subjected to qPCR to amplify a fragment of the ompA gene from C. abortus. Thirty-eight of the 92 samples processed by this technique were positive for C. abortus. Conclusion: The results demonstrated the presence of C. abortus in a high proportion in colostrum, milk and vaginal secretions of infected sheep. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first field study confirming the presence of C. abortus in colostrum, which shows that excretion of Chlamydia by lactogenesis could occur in the first hours after birth.
Scalable Architecture and Structure of Modules for Distributed Process Control System in Industrial Greenhouse Comp
Authors: Krestovnikov K. D. , Erashov A. A. , Bykov A. N.
Published: October 2021

With the growth of the population, the issue of food supply of cities with high-quality agricultural crops becomes urgent. Supply problems arising from this can be solved with the use of industrial greenhouse complexes with artificial lighting and groundless technologies. The development of these complexes makes the task of developing a control system to automate the cultivation processes urgent. Real industrial greenhouse complexes have a significant number of operations with the direct participation of personnel, which can be automated: control of the greenhouse microclimate, lighting, watering and preparation of the nutrient solution composition. This paper presents the architecture of a distributed control system for industrial greenhouse complexes. The system is built on a modular basis and is divided into three levels. The developed architecture is based on the use of standard modules, which makes the control system flexible and scalable. The paper also presents the basic design ratios, with the help of which it is possible to determine the required number of modules for the three levels of the proposed architecture. The use of wireless data transmission between modules based on LoRa technology allows you to abandon the laying of an information bus and at the same time deploy the system over large areas. Control of the system and its parameters is possible through direct human interaction with the interface of the control module or through remote interaction through the cloud. The architecture includes 3 types of executive modules, one combined sensor module and a control module. Each of the executive modules functions according to a given algorithm, and its parameters are controlled by a control module, based on a given growing program and information from sensors. This feature allows you to increase the reliability of the system and continue working in the event of a loss of communication with the cloud, as well as to exclude emergencies in the event of a loss of communication between the modules. The developed solutions make it possible to adapt the proposed control system for greenhouse complexes of various configurations and growing principles.
Counselors’ Experience of Work and Family Roles During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Eckart Emeline C. , Hermann Mary A. , Neale-McFall Cheryl
Published: October 2021

In this study, the researchers used quantitative analysis to examine the relationship between counselors’ work–family conflict, work–family enrichment, work variables, and family variables during the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors that predicted counselors’ experience of conflict between work and family roles included lacking work-place flexibility, having a child under the age of 6, spending a high number of hours caring for others, and experiencing a change in location of the work setting due to COVID-19. Workplace flexibility and a low number of hours spent caring for others predicted counselors’ experience of enrichment. Participants’ mean responses to the Work–Family Conflict Scale and Work–Family Enrichment Scale indicated they experienced higher levels of enrichment than conflict during the pandemic.
The Mental Health of U.S. Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Lamar Margaret R. , Speciale Megan , Forbes Lisa K. , Donovan Courtney
Published: October 2021

Evidence suggests parents experience unique pandemic-related stressors related to isolation, food insecurity, school closures, and unemployment. This study examined 1,048 U.S. parents’ depression, anxiety, stress, and alcohol and substance use behaviors during March and April 2020 to better understand the impact of pandemic-related conditions on parents’ mental health. Mean scores indicated severe levels of depression and stress and extremely severe anxiety. Nearly two thirds (74.7%) indicated alcohol use in the past month, with 26.5% scoring in the range for problem alcohol use. Almost half of the sample reported using at least one substance in the previous 2 weeks. Men had significantly higher alcohol consumption and substance use than women. Depression, anxiety, and stress were higher for parents who consumed alcohol or substances and had a history of depression or anxiety. The long-term impact of COVID-19 is unknown, and mental health care is likely to be in high demand moving forward.
Fatmisia and Clinical Counseling Decision-Making in Master’s-Level Counselor Trainees
Authors: Forristal Kaitlyn M. , Laux John M. , Clark Madeline , Reynolds Jennifer L. , Nelson Taylor M.
Published: October 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have documented an increase in fat people in recent decades, which is being met with a backlash of anti-fat biases, or fatmisia. Fatmisia is prevalent in most aspects of society, especially among fat people who have internalized fatmisia. Utilizing a diagnostic questionnaire in combination with the Fat Phobia Scale–Short Form and the Weight Bias Internalization Scale, this study explored the relationship between client body size, the presence of a major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis, and if applicable, the severity of MDD symptoms assigned by counselor trainees (N = 113). Results were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and covariance. This sample (N = 113) significantly differed in diagnoses assigned to obese clients by assigning more severe MDD. Study limitations and implications are discussed.
Features and relationships of metabolic syndrome components in men with androgen deficiency. Part 1. Are body composition parameters, sex hormone levels and blood pressure interrelated?
Authors: Pavlova Z. Sh. , Grevina V. Yu.
Published: October 2021

Introduction. Currently, a shortage of studies demonstrating the relationship between body composition disorders in men with excess adipose tissue and metabolic syndrome (MS), depending on the level of testosterone, estradiol, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), anthropometric parameters, or blood pressure (BP) has been noted.

Aim: to examine a relationship between disturbed anthropometric parameters, level of sex hormones and BP in men with MS.

Materials and Methods. There were enrolled 64 overweight men to the study. The patients were divided into 3 groups based on the body mass index (BMI): group 1 – with overweight (n = 24), group 2 – with the first degree of obesity (n = 21), group 3 – with the second and third degree of obesity (n = 19). A correlation analysis was carried out between the data of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) and laboratory data, as well as additionally assessing the level of inter-group difference.

Results. Our study allowed to find the relationship between the parameters of body composition in men with overdeveloped adipose tissue and MS that was coupled to the level of testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, anthropometric parameters as well as blood pressure indicators. A moderate negative correlation was observed across entire patient sample between the testosterone level and several anthropometric parameters: waist circumference (WC), WC/hip circumference and BMI (p < 0.05). A weak negative correlation was found between the level of testosterone, fat mass (FM) and the proportion of FM in the general sample. A weak negative correlation between systolic BP and testosterone level throughout the patient sample was found, but a moderate negative correlation was observed solely in group 3. A positive weak correlation was found between testosterone and estradiol level in the general sample as well as in group 2, whereas in group 1 it was moderate. In contrast, in group 3 such a correlation was negative and weak. A positive correlation can be also traced between testosterone and SHBG level particularly being moderate in the entire sample as well as in groups 1 and 2, and noticeable in group 3.

Conclusion. The relationship was revealed between the parameters of body composition in men with excessive adipose tissue and MS related to testosterone, estradiol, SHBG level as well as anthropometric parameters and ВР corroborating systematic and multi-layered nature underlying obesity.
Role of genes involved in the regulation of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of genital endometriosis. A literature review
Authors: Andreyeva Nelly Y. , Yarmolinskaya Maria I. , Ivashchenko Tatiana E.
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: The high prevalence, the lack of reliable data on the etiology, as well as the complexity of diagnosis and treatment of genital endometriosis indicate the urgency of the problem.
AIM: The aim of this study was to analyze and summarize scientific publications devoted to the study of single-nucleotide polymorphisms involved in apoptosis and their association with endometriosis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on keyword searches for gene, SNP, apoptosis, and endometriosis, a selection of papers published in open sources (PubMed and Google Scholar) in the period from 2010 to 2020 was performed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: An analysis of the main and auxiliary apoptotic pathways was performed, with the protein regulators and their genes detailed in accordance with the implementation of the programmed cell death cascade in genital endometriosis. The review identified the significance of a number of proteins (TNF-, FADD, CASP3, CASP7, CASP10) in the pathogenesis of hyperproliferative diseases. However, many apoptotic regulators (BCL2, BIK, BMF, HRK, BAD, Survivin) in genital endometriosis were found to have been understudied, which makes future research in this direction promising.
OPTIMIZATION OF THE UNIVERSAL ROTARY MODULE URM THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Authors:   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Machinery and Robotics, HRIVNIAK LUKAS , SVETLIK JOZEF ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Machinery and Robotics, SASALA MICHAL ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Machinery and Robotics, ONDOCKO STEFAN ,   Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Machinery and Robotics
Published: October 2021

The article deals with the ongoing development of the universal rotary module URM 02. The high weight of the components from which the modules are assembled proved to be a significant problem. As well as the weight of the connecting parts that are needed to assemble the manipulator or robotic arm. Design changes have resulted in a reduction in weight compared to older generations of modules, but in order for the manipulator to function properly, further weight reduction is required. The article describes the procedure for lightening components by changing the material and the design changes that result from it. The original aluminium alloy was replaced by a continuous carbon fibres composite produced using CFR (Continuous Fiber Reinforcement) additive technology. Here you should describe the paper idea in short.
STRATEGI REWARD AND PUNISHMENT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEDISIPLINAN GURU PAUD
Authors: Fadlilah Azizah Nurul , Na'imah Na'imah , Suryawidarti Martina Sylviarini , Nyamiatik Nyamiatik
Published: October 2021

Abstract: This research aims to examine the implementation of reward and punishment strategies implemented in KB-TK Rumah Cerdas in an effort to improve teacher discipline. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The subject in this study was teacher of KB-TK Rumah Cerdas Malang. Data collection techniques using interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and inference. The results showed that the implementation of reward and punishment strategies in teacher discipline management in KB-TK Rumah Cerdas is to sanction money fines for late teachers and gold awards for teachers whose discipline comes on time. The implementation of this strategy has been shown to help improve teacher discipline in KB-TK Rumah Cerdas. Keywords: discipline; teacher; reward; punishment Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti implementasi strategi reward and punishment yang diterapkan di KB-TK Rumah Cerdas Kota Malang dalam upaya meningkatkan kedisiplinan guru. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini yaitu guru di KB-TK Rumah Cerdas Kota Malang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk implementasi strategi reward and punishment dalam manajemen kedisiplinan guru di KB-TK Rumah Cerdas adalah dengan pemberian sanksi denda uang bagi guru yang terlambat dan penghargaan berupa emas bagi guru yang disiplin datang tepat waktu. Penerapan strategi tersebut terbukti membantu meningkatkan kedisiplinan guru di KB-TK Rumah Cerdas. Kata kunci: Kedisiplinan; guru; penghargaan; hukuman
Approaches to Interstate Interaction of Circumpolar Countries in the Development of the Arctic
Authors: Didenko N. I. , Skripnuk D. F. , Konakhina N. A.
Published: October 2021

Purpose: is to suggest recommendations on the problems of cooperation of circumpolar countries in the Arctic based on the analysis and accumulates the existing economic concepts of interstate interaction.

Methods: the work used the methods of classification, induction and deduction, generalization, structuring, statistical and logical analysis, system analysis, algorithmization. The research is based on the using the elements of empirical and theoretical methods for economic reality research.

Results: the study presents the development of theoretical approaches to issues of interstate interaction in existing economic schools. The authors studied the experience of interstate cooperation in sphere of Arctic territory exploration and development. Based on basic theories, the existing theoretical and practical approaches of interstate interaction of circumpolar countries are summarized. Taking into account the dynamics of foreign trade turnover of circumpolar countries, the authors suggested the model of interstate interaction.

Conclusions and Relevance: the development of conceptual provisions for interstate interaction for Arctic development allows us to take into account the main arising risks of the development process. It should be noted, that the main basic conceptual point of interstate interaction of countries in sphere of the Arctic development is the factor of "economic person" behavior within the neoclassical theory. This approach allows us to take into account the possibilities of interstate interaction, both from the point of view of openness of economic systems, and from the point of view of conflicts of interests of participants and the consequences of climate change. The suggested dynamic model of circumpolar countries interaction is based on the factors of multi-sided cooperation of various stakeholders as the main institution for the development of Arctic policy of circumpolar countries. It allows to consider the main risks arising during the of Arctic territories development.
Improving methods for assessing economic security at the micro level in the context of digitalization
Authors: Vyakina I. V.
Published: October 2021

Purpose: the article aims at using additional functionalities of the digital economy and modern information systems to develop new analytical tools for monitoring economic security and identifying company risks. Methods: the article uses traditional methods of scientific analysis, economic and mathematical statistics. Moreover, the author proposes the new approaches, which develop a methodology for diagnosing economic security factors at the region level and micro level using additional functional capabilities of digital economy and modern information systems.

Results: based on the analysis of existing methods for assessing economic security at the micro level, urgent methodological problems of assessing the economic security have identified. New approaches have developed for diagnosing the economic security of a company. They base on the use of search capabilities and functionality of modern information systems. The paper presents the author's methodology for assessing possible strategic advantages due to integration processes and cooperation, and it has tested on the example of the Tver region.

Conclusions and Relevance: new methods for diagnosing the qualitative characteristics of the development potential and risks of a company consider as a management tool that provides the administration of an economic entity with the opportunity to conduct diagnostics in the system: potential-risk and identify competitive advantages and the most significant risks and threats to development. Such a presentation of opportunities and threats helps to substantiate a set of targeted management decisions aimed at using competitive advantages and eliminating or neutralizing threats and risks. In this case, modern information technologies make it possible to provide an information-empirical basis for research, achieve the set goals and solve the problem of the results reliability.
Morphological analysis of mosaic shapes with directed relationships based on attribute and relational model representations
Authors:   State Research Institute of Aviation Systems (GosNIIAS), Vizilter Yu.V. , Vygolov O.V. ,   State Research Institute of Aviation Systems (GosNIIAS), Zheltov S.Yu. ,   State Research Institute of Aviation Systems (GosNIIAS)
Published: October 2021

We introduce attribute and relational representations of mosaic image models with directed relationships between regions. Attribute representations of asymmetric relational models based on stacking, ranking and integral descriptions are considered. We propose some morphological shape similarity measures based on relational models. We show that using the same oriented relational model, various morphological operators can be constructed, in particular, of Serra- or Pyt’ev type. Some constructive methods for the design of such morphological operators in an attribute and relational domains are proposed. From this consideration we also extract a new morophlogical scheme for two-stage mutual adaptive image-and-shape joint filtering: at the first step, the shape is simplified (projected) with regard to the image to be projected, and at the second step, the image is simplified (projected) with regard to the simplified (projected) shape.
Neural network classification system for pigmented skin neoplasms with preliminary hair removal in photographs
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Lyakhov P.A. , Lyakhova U.A. ,   North-Caucasus Federal University
Published: October 2021

The article proposes a neural network classification system for pigmented skin neoplasms with a preliminary processing stage to remove hair from the images. The main difference of the proposed system is the use of the stage of preliminary image processing to identify the location of the hair and their further removal. This stage allows you to prepare dermatoscopic images for further analysis in order to carry out automated classification and diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions. Modeling was carried out using the MatLAB R2020b software package on clinical dermatoscopic images from the international open archive ISIC Melanoma Project. The proposed system made it possible to increase the recognition accuracy of pigmented skin lesion images in 10 diagnostically important categories up to 80.81%. The use of the proposed system for the recognition and classification of images of dermatoscopic pigmented lesions by specialists will make it possible to increase the diagnostic efficiency in comparison with methods of visual diagnosis, and will also allow starting treatment at an earlier stage of the disease, which directly affects the survival and recovery rates for patients.
Optical phase singularities and superluminal motion in unbounded space
Authors:   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kotlyar V.V. ,   Samara National Research University, Kovalev A.A. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Nalimov A.G. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: October 2021

In this paper, we summarize a remarkable result obtained by Soskin et al. in Phys Rev A 56, 4064 (1997). We show that for an on-axis superposition of two different-waist Laguerre-Gauss beams with numbers (0, n) and (0, m), the topological charge equals TC=m up to a plane where the waist radii become the same, given that the beam (0, m) has a greater waist radius, changing to TC=n after this plane. This occurs because in the initial plane the superposition has an on-axis op-tical vortex with TC=m and on different axis-centered circles there are (n – m) vortices with TC= +1 and (n – m) vortices with TC= –1. On approaching the above-specified plane, the vortices with TC= -1 "depart" to infinity with a higher-than-light speed, with the TC of the total beam becoming equal to TC=n. If, on the contrary, the beam (0, m) has a smaller waist, then the total TC equals n on a path from the initial plane up to a plane where the waist radii become the same, changing to TC=m after the said plane. This occurs because after the said plane, n–m vortices with TC= –1 "arrive" from infinity with a higher-than-light speed.
Methods for image noise level estimation
Authors:   Ryazan State Radio Engineering University named after V.F. Utkin, Novikov A.I. , Pronkin A.V. ,   Ryazan State Radio Engineering University named after V.F. Utkin
Published: October 2021

The article presents a method for estimating the level of discrete white noise in an image, based on the use of linear difference operators with a vector mask. Two variants of a new method for estimating the noise level are proposed, which differ in the accuracy of the obtained estimates and computational complexity. The first version of the method can be attributed to the class of block methods, whereas the second one is intended for the rapid image analysis and is based on processing a small number of rows or columns of an image.
Twitch the Corporate Green Tale - An Empirical Study on the Learning Styles to Enhance Green Supply Chain Practices
Authors: VenkatesaNarayanan Padmalalitha Thennal , Thirunavukkarasu Rajeswari
Published: October 2021

With an increasing awareness of environmental impacts, corporates are migrating from traditional supply chain operations to green supply chain operations. In this endeavor of corporate greening, employees’ roles and functions are transformed to become extensions of learning roles to enhance green practices. The employees, through their job roles, are receptive to learning about green supply chain practices in different ways through different learning styles. Understanding which learning style enhances green supply chain practices in the organization will be beneficial to structure appropriate learning interventions. For this study, 12 manufacturing companies were selected based on convenience sampling. In total, 270 respondents were chosen based on disproportionate stratified random sampling from 12 manufacturing companies through questionnaire. Bayesian Linear Regression was performed on the data collected. This empirical study establishes that employees’ learning styles can play a pertinent role in enhancing green practices in organizations. The learning styles drive, support and exploit the full-fledged potential of Green Procurement and Green Manufacturing practices but no significant impact on Green Distribution and Reverse Logistics. The understanding derived from the analysis is depicted as ‘Learn and Act’ Cycle of green supply chain practices.
Editorial
Authors: B. Venkatraja
Published: October 2021

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Intramedullary Nailing with Blocking Screws in the Treatment of Fractures of Proximal and Distal Ends of Tibia - A Prospective Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Kannur, Kerala
Authors: P. Adnan Siddique , M. Prateek Chandak , Sasidharan Sasikumar
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND Fractures of both proximal and distal metaphyses with small distal fragment of tibia are not uncommon. Internal fixation using intramedullary nails alone could lead to misalignment. Using blocking screws (Poller screws) in addition to intramedullary nails would help in narrowing the medullary cavity and decreases the degree of misalignment and chances of displacement. The present study was conducted to evaluate functional and radiological outcome of blocking screws with intramedullary nail in the treatment of proximal and distal metaphyses fractures of tibia with short distal fragment. METHODS A prospective observational study of 34 patients with proximal and distal tibial metaphyses fractures was treated with statically locked intramedullary nailing with supplementary blocking screws. The study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2020 with a maximum follow up of 18 months. Medullary canal diameter was measured at the levels of fracture and isthmus. RESULTS Among the 34 patients, 29 (85.29 %) were males and 05 (14.70 %) were females with a male to female ratio of 5.8 : 1. The mean age was 34.97 ± 3.10 years. The mean healing period was 20 ± 1.45 weeks. 25/34 (73.52 %) of the patients showed Karlstrom and Olerud functional grading score of excellent. The fracture varus/valgus alignment was 1.9 ± 0.3 degrees. The mean antecurvatum/recurvatum alignment was 0.3 degrees. CONCLUSIONS Blocking screws act as reduction tools, help in reducing the medullary lumen of distal metaphyses and prevent failures in initial reduction. They extend the indication of intramedullary nailing to the distal segment of tibia and minimize the misalignment in terms of varus /valgus and/or antecurvatum/recurvatum. KEYWORDS Tibia, Intramedullary, Blocking Screws, Internal Fixation and Misalignment
Возможности проектирования автомобильных дорог на склонах, подверженных эрозионно-оползневым процессам
Authors: Малянова Л.И. , Петров И.И. , Егоров А.В.
Published: October 2021

Развивающаяся экономика активно влияет не только на экономику страны, но также и на объекты инфраструктуры, в частности автомобильные дороги. Городская транспортная сеть городов Советского Союза не предполагала такого большого потока транзитного транспорта и требует строительства объездных городов. Трудности встречаются везде, проектирование и строительство автомобильных дорог на набухающих грунтах имеет относительно узкую направленность, однако расширение знаний в данном направлении затрагивает сопутствующие методы проектирования. Расширение знаний в данном направлении повысит не только теоретическую базу, но и даст толчок развитию практических знаний.
Research and analysis of emotional intelligence in primary school children
Authors: Demina M.L. , Pokrovskaya I.A.
Published: October 2021

The article presents the results of an empirical study of emotional intelligence in primary school children. The data obtained can be used in the system of psychological and pedagogical support of educational and upbringing processes in primary school.
Биржевая торговля деривативами в эпоху пандемии
Authors: Дегтярева О.И.
Published: October 2021

В данной статье рассматриваются тенденции развития мировой биржевой торговли производными финансовыми инструментами в последние два десятилетия с акцентом на кризисные периоды первого десятилетия и последних лет. Во введении обосновывается актуальность указанной проблемы с учетом того фактора, что макроэкономическая ситуация последних двух лет и разразившаяся в мире пандемия явились ярким примером «черного лебедя» в мировой экономике. С этой точки зрения научный интерес представляет сравнение реакции участников данного сегмента мирового финансового рынка на происходившие изменения внешней среды и выявление сходств и различий в качественных и количественных показателях биржевой торговли глобального кризиса 2008-2009 гг. и пандемийного периода. В основной части статьи представлен сравнительный анализ двух десятилетий нашего века биржевой торговли и дана оценка сдвигов в географии, категориях торгуемых инструментов и соотношении сил ведущих биржевых центров. В результатах исследования автор дает оценку достигнутых результатов и определяет возможные перспективы.
Устойчивые единицы и их роль в характеристике героев произведений (на материале повести Т.М. Керашева «Месть табунщика»)
Authors: Бгуашева З.Б. , Хамерзокова Н.А. , Хейшхо Ф.И.
Published: October 2021

В современной лингвистике исследование функционирования и стилистической роли устойчивых единиц в художественных произведениях остается актуальной. Язык произведений, индивидуальный стиль автора вызывают огромный интерес для лингвистического исследования и в наше время. Цель авторов заключалась в установлении устойчивых единиц и их функций в тексте, определении их роли в характеристике героев произведений.
Hygienic and Sanitary Practices of Vendors of Street Foods in Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Muinde Onesmus K , Kuria Elizabeth
Published: October 2021

The street food industry has an important role in the cities and towns of many developing countries in meeting the food demands of the urban dwellers. It feeds millions of people daily with a wide variety of foods that are relatively cheap and easily accessible. Street food sector symbolizes the street life in Africa and it operates in an unstable and precarious state because the sector lacks legal recognition. There have been noticeable increases of food vendors in Nairobi, who sell both raw and cooked food items. There are not regulated, they operate haphazardly without any monitoring of what they prepare and how they do it. A study to determine hygienic and sanitary practices of vendors of street foods in Nairobi was carried out using a descriptive survey design. A sample size of 80 street food vendors selling commonly consumed foods was selected. Data was collected using in-depth interview schedules and observation checklists. Information from the study shows that vendors lacked training on food preparation. About 62% obtained food preparation skills through observation while 33% were taught by their parents in non-formal settings. The preparation surfaces used for the preparation of raw foods were not washed regularly. Cooked foods were stored at ambient temperature in cupboards, plastic bowls, jugs and buckets were just left in the open uncovered. Eighty-five per cent of the vendors had garbage and waste bins beside the food stalls. Personal hygiene was not also observed, as the vendors never covered their heads, handled money and food at the same time and they did not wear overcoats/aprons and handled food with bare hand. Street food vendors were not aware of hygienic and sanitary practice. Th e food is sold to unsuspecting clients who are likely to get food-borne diseases. This study recommends the establishment of street food centres by the city council, the training of street food vendors on hygiene, sanitation and the establishment of code of practice for the street food industry and the empowerment of Public Health Officers.
Efekty obciążeń regulacyjnych i fiskalnych sektora bankowego dla akcji kredytowej banków przed pandemią COVID-19 i w trakcie jej trwania
Authors: Czechowska Iwona Dorota , Lipiński Czesław , Sikorski Jacek , Stawska Joanna , Zatoń Wojciech
Published: October 2021

Publikacja ma charakter monografii opisującej kompleksowo kwestię obciążeń regulacyjnych i fiskalnych sektora bankowego i ich konsekwencje dla poziomu kredytowania w perspektywie czasowej – przed pandemią COVID-19 i w trakcie jej trwania. Stanowi kompendium wiedzy z dziedziny szeroko pojętych finansów, o istocie i mechanizmach funkcjonowania zewnętrznych obciążeń sektora bankowego oraz wiążących się z nimi problemach. Autorzy podejmują próbę ukazania tego typu regulacji w kontekście bezpieczeństwa i stabilności finansowej systemu bankowego, a także w szerszym ujęciu systemu finansowego. Przedstawiają aktualny (na 2021 rok) stan obciążeń, zwracając uwagę na określone instrumenty polityki fiskalnej i regulacyjnej. Za pomocą modelu ekonometrycznego dokonują operacjonalizacji głównego celu opracowania, którym jest określenie i analiza wpływu obciążeń zewnętrznych na potencjał udzielania kredytów przez sektor bankowy, a także próba wskazania scenariuszy bazowych.
W dotychczasowych badaniach rzadko podejmowano próby łączenia wymagań regulacyjnych i fiskalnych w kontekście m.in. pogłębionej analizy wymagań w zakresie należności nieobsługiwanych – Non-Performing Loans. Przeważały publikacje monotematyczne, skoncentrowane na wąskim ujęciu tego typu obciążeń zewnętrznych. Oryginalne w tej publikacji jest zebranie informacji na temat wymagań regulacyjnych i fiskalnych wobec sektora bankowego, a zwłaszcza przedstawienie tego zagadnienia w czasie pandemii COVID-19. Jest to jedna z pierwszych pozycji ujmujących w sposób tak kompleksowy i wieloaspektowy tego typu problematykę.
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„Recenzowane opracowanie jest napisane poprawnie, bez jakichkolwiek błędów, co potwierdza gruntowną wiedzę i rozpoznanie Autorów w podjętej tematyce. Jest wzorcowym przykładem połączenia teorii i empirii w odniesieniu do oceny zachowań instytucji finansowych w obliczu nietypowych warunków występujących na rynku, a spowodowanych pandemią COVID-19.
Do głównych zalet monografii należy zaliczyć:
– bardzo dobre rozpoznanie literatury w zakresie bankowości i regulacji finansowych,
– umiejętność korzystania z publikowanych zasobów informacyjnych,
– stworzenie modelu ekonometrycznego oraz przeprowadzenie badań empirycznych i prognozowania przyszłych zachowań w postaci scenariuszy,
– ocena opracowanych scenariuszy pod względem ich potencjalnego wystąpienia w praktyce,
– poprawność formalna opracowania, w praktyce,
– dobry styl, właściwa terminologia, solidne przygotowanie tekstu.
Podsumowując, jest to wartościowa, aktualna pozycja potwierdzająca dobre przygotowanie merytoryczne badaczy oraz ich wrażliwość na zmianę warunków i czynników na rynku”.
Z recenzji prof. K. Brzozowskiej
 
Monografia finansowana ze środków Dziekana Wydziału Ekonomiczno-Socjologicznego. Praca powstała w wyniku realizacji projektu badawczego nr UMO-2017/26 / D / HS4 / 00954 finansowanego ze środków Narodowego Centrum Nauki.
Distribution of Soil Microorganisms in Field under Potatoes due to Fertilizer and Organics
Authors: Shilev Stefan , Mitova I. , Kuncheva V. , Dinev N. , Kabaivanova Lyudmila
Published: October 2021

Background: Using organic manure derived from animal or vegetable matter is often associated with balanced crop production. The influence of organics and fertilizers on soil sustainability during cultivation of potatoes in field was studied. Methods: Vegetable experiment comprising 10 years (2011-2021), having a control variant (no fertilization), independent mineral, organics (compost) and their combination (50:50%). Changes in the amount and distribution of microbial groups in experimental variants and associated untreated controls were evaluated. Total bacterial number, spore-forming bacteria, fungi, nitrogen-utilizing bacteria and actinomycetes were assessed. Result: Applied organics and fertilizers had statistically proven a positive effect on growth parameters of potatoes. Organics and fertilizers supplied with mineral and foliar feeding registered taller plants with increased number of branches, number and mass of leaves and stem and root masses, compared to potatoes with organic and organic-mineral combination. Application of compost led to a significant increase in populations of all physiological groups of microorganisms excluding spore-forming bacteria and bacteria utilizing mineral nitrogen, which is a good indicator of increased soil microbial activity in respective treatments. Mineral fertilization had a positive effect on total number of bacteria and on absorption of mineral nitrogen. The treatment in variant (50:50 %) at rhizosphere soil was associated with organic manure application and at non-rhizosphere soil with mineral fertilizer.
La Mercadotecnia en la Red Social “Facebook”
Authors: Fuentes Frías Fred Alexander , García Rodríguez José Félix
Published: October 2021

La constante evolución de la tecnología y la mayor facilidad con que las personas pueden acceder al internet, han creado el escenario perfecto para la mercadotecnia digital, en esta investigación se expone la situación que se presenta en plataforma Facebook, conocida a nivel mundial y actualmente, una de las redes sociales más influyentes e importantes, ésta misma ha tomado una mayor relevancia en el ámbito de compra, venta y contacto entre vendedor y cliente por lo que su uso como herramienta de marketing es cada vez más indispensable.
OBJETIVO: Conocer el nivel de efectividad del marketing en la plataforma de red social Facebook, para llevar a cabo el proceso de compra y promoción de los productos.
MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: El enfoque fue cualitativo, utilizando las técnicas de recolección en campo mediante una encuesta flash digital a usuarios de esta red social. Además, se desarrolló trabajo de investigación documental.
RESULTADOS: Los usuarios de esta red social son muy perceptibles en forma positiva las diversas publicidades lanzadas en esta plataforma, fundamentándose en la base de datos que cuenta esta red social, que se le hace llegar de acuerdo con sus gustos.
CONCLUSIONES: Los hallazgos de la investigación muestran una alta percepción entre los usuarios ante la publicidad en esta red social, confirmando la investigación documental con los resultados por el sondeo, dando como resultado un gran incremento del marketing en internet.
Diagnóstico de la Situación de las Mipymes del Sector Agropecuario en Yucatán
Authors: Moo Novelo Carlos Antonio , Hernández Cuevas Francisco Iván , Mex Arriaga Fredi Israel
Published: October 2021

El artículo muestra las deficiencias administrativas y organizacionales que presentan las MIPYMES ubicadas en el sector agropecuario del estado de Yucatán, así como también las principales variables que inciden en su posibilidad de crecimiento económico.
OBJETIVO: Identificar la situación administrativa que predomina en las microempresas agropecuarias en nueve municipios del estado de Yucatán, y que permita determinar los principales problemas que se presentan en su administración y organización.
MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: En este caso en particular se realizó la selección de las empresas a través del muestreo no aleatorio y por conveniencia en diversas partes del estado de Yucatán, debido a que se tuvo contacto previo con los dueños de las empresas a los cuales se les aplicó el cuestionario de los municipios donde se realizó el estudio.
RESULTADOS: De los principales resultados obtenidos destaca que el 77% de las empresas son de tamaño micro y el 23% son pequeñas, además el 55.5% de las empresas tienen una estructura orgánica establecida, pero no la siguen, mientras que el 44.5% de ella dijo no tener definido una estructura orgánica para su empresa. 
CONCLUSIONES: Es evidente que la carencia de una estructura organizativa bien establecida genera dificultades a las MIPYMES, para poder potencializar sus actividades, ya que, al evitar el ciclo administrativo en estas empresas, carecen de rumbo y tienen bien planificado hasta donde quieren llegar.
The role of think tanks in integration processes
Authors: Atoyan Vardan
Published: October 2021

The article analyzes the role of think tanks in the development of supranational integration projects. The significance and the international experience of using the potential of think tanks in foreign policy is considered. As a result of the study, some reasons have been identified that hinder the harmonious integration and development of interaction of think tanks within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. The public policy of most of the EAEU countries has not yet developed a tradition related to the financing of thought factories from individuals and organizations, as well as from business structures and special trust funds, as well as tax benefits and mechanisms that facilitate this process. The lack of opportunities to receive a research order or a grant from the public or private sector, including from the supranational structures of the EAEU, which are existentially important for the functioning and development of thought factories. As a rule, this pushes thought factories to participate in grant projects of countries and organizations located outside the EAEU. As a result, in some EAEU countries, the financial flows that support this sector mainly come from other countries. In fact, using numerous grant programs and other soft tools, other external actors often use the potential of the thought factories of the EAEU countries, thereby getting the opportunity to dictate their agenda, lobby their interests and promote their vision in specific policy areas, which undoubtedly sets trends in the expert-analytical environment, affects the ideological orientation of thought factories and the formation of public opinion. There are not enough platforms that promote the interaction of thought factories within the framework of the EAEU, which, along with an insufficient financial component that can create appropriate motivation, significantly hinders the development of integration in this direction.
Ideas and ideologies of the XXI century
Authors: Mchedlova Elena
Published: October 2021

Abstract. The article interprets the modern concept of ideology based on various modernization ideas. It is shown that modern ideas have both a political (often militant), and a spiritual and moral, humanistic orientation. The features of conservatism and neoconservatism are also shown.
The opinion that Russia cannot follow the Western path of development has begun to assert itself in the mass consciousness of Russians, as evidenced by the results of sociological surveys. Currently, the "Asian vector" prevails in Russia, suggesting "conservative" ideas and values - order, family, stability, strengthening the role of the state in all spheres of life, etc. Representatives of neoconservatism put forward the idea of freeing the economic sphere from state regulation. Today's ideological discourse concerns topical issues of the socio-cultural development of the country, forms and methods of social transformations, etc. Modern philosophers, sociologists, political scientists talk about the advent of the era of "modern" and "postmodern", but, at the same time, they often rely on classical ideological approaches.
Religious ideology is considered in detail. Traditional confessions with great social and cultural authority have formulated holistic conceptual approaches in their new social doctrines, on the basis of which religious organizations can broadcast their ideas, carry out a dialogue on socially significant issues, making every possible use of the constructive part of the spiritual heritage of religions. In today's reality, there is a tendency to involve religious denominations and movements in modern forms of social and political participation.