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Urban Quality of Life: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Wesz Josana Gabriele Bolzan , Miron Luciana Inês Gomes , Delsante Ioanni , Tzortzopoulos Patricia
Published: May 2023

The built environment has great influence over the sustainability of societies as well as over people’s quality of life. Quality of life (QoL) is a broad concept that has different definitions across diverse bodies of knowledge. The social–cultural environment and the characteristics of the built environment influence people’s perception of QoL. This study aims to identify and analyse the factors that impact QoL and sustainable development in the urban context. A systematic literature review was developed to understand QoL concepts and to identify urban indicators that contribute to the multidimensional evaluation of urban QoL. The results include (1) a holistic overview of QoL concepts and indicators; (2) the proposal of a holistic urban QoL concept; (3) the identification of urban QoL dimensions and indicators that contribute to urban QoL evaluation. The main contribution of this study is its discussion of the multidimensional nature of QoL, including objective and subjective dimensions.
Identification and Profiling of a Novel Bombyx mori latent virus Variant Acutely Infecting Helicoverpa armigera and Trichoplusia ni
Authors: Verdonckt Thomas-Wolf , Bilsen Anton , Van Nieuwerburgh Filip , De Troij Loes , Santos Dulce , Vanden Broeck Jozef
Published: May 2023

Insect cell expression systems are increasingly being used in the medical industry to develop vaccines against diseases such as COVID-19. However, viral infections are common in these systems, making it necessary to thoroughly characterize the viruses present. One such virus is Bombyx mori latent virus (BmLV), which is known to be specific to Bombyx mori and to have low pathogenicity. However, there has been little research on the tropism and virulence of BmLV. In this study, we examined the genomic diversity of BmLV and identified a variant that persistently infects Trichoplusia ni-derived High Five cells. We also assessed the pathogenicity of this variant and its effects on host responses using both in vivo and in vitro systems. Our results showed that this BmLV variant causes acute infections with strong cytopathic effects in both systems. Furthermore, we characterized the RNAi-based immune response in the T. ni cell line and in Helicoverpa armigera animals by assessing the regulation of RNAi-related genes and profiling the generated viral small RNAs. Overall, our findings shed light on the prevalence and infectious properties of BmLV. We also discuss the potential impact of virus genomic diversity on experimental outcomes, which can help interpret past and future research results.
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Terrestrial Animals in Southern Nigeria: Potential Cases of Reverse Zoonosis
Authors: Happi Anise N. , Ayinla Akeemat O. , Ogunsanya Olusola A. , Sijuwola Ayotunde E. , Saibu Femi M. , Akano Kazeem , George Uwem E. , Sopeju Adebayo E. , Rabinowitz Peter M. , Ojo Kayode K. , Barrett Lynn K. , Van Voorhis Wesley C. , Happi Christian T.
Published: May 2023

Since SARS-CoV-2 caused the COVID-19 pandemic, records have suggested the occurrence of reverse zoonosis of pets and farm animals in contact with SARS-CoV-2-positive humans in the Occident. However, there is little information on the spread of the virus among animals in contact with humans in Africa. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 in various animals in Nigeria. Overall, 791 animals from Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo, and Oyo States, Nigeria were screened for SARS-CoV-2 using RT-qPCR (n = 364) and IgG ELISA (n = 654). SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates were 45.9% (RT-qPCR) and 1.4% (ELISA). SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in almost all animal taxa and sampling locations except Oyo State. SARS-CoV-2 IgGs were detected only in goats from Ebonyi and pigs from Ogun States. Overall, SARS-CoV-2 infectivity rates were higher in 2021 than in 2022. Our study highlights the ability of the virus to infect various animals. It presents the first report of natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in poultry, pigs, domestic ruminants, and lizards. The close human–animal interactions in these settings suggest ongoing reverse zoonosis, highlighting the role of behavioral factors of transmission and the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to spread among animals. These underscore the importance of continuous monitoring to detect and intervene in any eventual upsurge.
Correction: Gladkikh et al. Epidemiological Features of COVID-19 in Northwest Russia in 2021. Viruses 2022, 14, 931
Authors: Gladkikh Anna , Dedkov Vladimir , Sharova Alena , Klyuchnikova Ekaterina , Sbarzaglia Valeriya , Kanaeva Olga , Arbuzova Tatyana , Tsyganova Nadezhda , Popova Anna , Ramsay Edward , Totolian Areg
Published: May 2023

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Micro-CT Features of Lung Consolidation, Collagen Deposition and Inflammation in Experimental RSV Infection Are Aggravated in the Absence of Nrf2
Authors: Ivanciuc Teodora , Patrikeev Igor , Qu Yue , Motamedi Massoud , Jones-Hall Yava , Casola Antonella , Garofalo Roberto P.
Published: May 2023

Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in early life have been linked to the development of chronic airway disease. RSV triggers the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which contributes to inflammation and enhanced clinical disease. NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is an important redox-responsive protein that helps to protect cells and whole organisms from oxidative stress and injury. The role of Nrf2 in the context of viral-mediated chronic lung injury is not known. Herein, we show that RSV experimental infection of adult Nrf2-deficient BALB/c mice (Nrf2−/−; Nrf2 KO) is characterized by enhanced disease, increased inflammatory cell recruitment to the bronchoalveolar compartment and a more robust upregulation of innate and inflammatory genes and proteins, compared to wild-type Nrf2+/+ competent mice (WT). These events that occur at very early time points lead to increased peak RSV replication in Nrf2 KO compared to WT mice (day 5). To evaluate longitudinal changes in the lung architecture, mice were scanned weekly via high-resolution micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) imaging up to 28 days after initial viral inoculation. Based on micro-CT qualitative 2D imaging and quantitative reconstructed histogram-based analysis of lung volume and density, we found that RSV-infected Nrf2 KO mice developed significantly greater and prolonged fibrosis compared to WT mice. The results of this study underscore the critical role of Nrf2-mediated protection from oxidative injury, not only in the acute pathogenesis of RSV infection but also in the long-term consequences of chronic airway injury.
Feasibility Study of Wheel Torque Prediction with a Recurrent Neural Network Using Vehicle Data
Authors: Weinkath Miriam , Nett Simon , Kim Chong Dae
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we present a feasibility study on predicting the torque signal of a passenger car with the help of a neural network. In addition, we analyze the possibility of using the proposed model structure for temperature prediction. This was carried out with a neural network, specifically a three-layer long short-term memory (LSTM) network. The data used were real road load data from a Jaguar Land Rover Evoque with a Twinster gearbox from GKN. The torque prediction generated good results with an accuracy of 55% and a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 49 Nm, considering that the data were not generated under laboratory conditions. However, the performance of predicting the temperature signal was not satisfying with a coefficient of determination (R2) score of −1.396 and an RMSE score of 69.4 °C. The prediction of the torque signal with the three-layer LSTM network was successful but the transferability of the network to another signal (temperature) was not proven. The knowledge gained from this investigation can be of importance for the development of virtual sensor technology.
Piecewise: A Non-Isomorphic 3D Manipulation Technique That Factors Upper-Limb Ergonomics
Authors: Kartick Priya , Uribe-Quevedo Alvaro , Rojas David
Published: May 2023

Virtual reality (VR) is gaining popularity as an educational, training, and healthcare tool due to its decreasing cost. Because of the high user variability in terms of ergonomics, 3D manipulation techniques (3DMTs) for 3D user interfaces (3DUIs) must be adjustable for comfort and usability, hence avoiding interactions that only function for the typical user. Given the role of the upper limb (i.e., arm, forearm, and hands) in interacting with virtual objects, research has led to the development of 3DMTs for facilitating isomorphic (i.e., an equal translation of controller movement) and non-isomorphic (i.e., adjusted controller visuals in VR) interactions. Although advances in 3DMTs have been proven to facilitate VR interactions, user variability has not been addressed in terms of ergonomics. This work introduces Piecewise, an upper-limb-customized non-isomorphic 3DMT for 3DUIs that accounts for user variability by incorporating upper-limb ergonomics and comfort range of motion. Our research investigates the effects of upper-limb ergonomics on time completion, skipped objects, percentage of reach, upper-body lean, engagement, and presence levels in comparison to common 3DMTs, such as normal (physical reach), object translation, and reach-bounded non-linear input amplification (RBNLIA). A 20-person within-subjects study revealed that upper-limb ergonomics influence the execution and perception of tasks in virtual reality. The proposed Piecewise approach ranked second behind the RBNLIA method, although all 3DMTs were evaluated as usable, engaging, and favorable in general. The implications of our research are significant because upper-limb ergonomics can affect VR performance for a broader range of users as the technology becomes widely available and adopted for accessibility and inclusive design, providing opportunities to provide additional customizations that can affect the VR user experience.
A Tale of Two Sophias: A Proposal for Critical Posthuman Youth Work, and Why We Need It
Authors: Pisani Maria
Published: May 2023

This paper begins by recounting a tale of two Sophias: a humanoid robot and an ‘illegal’ baby immigrant. The tale of two Sophias locates my initial ideas for reflecting on how critical posthumanism might contribute to youth work theory and practice. In this paper I position youth work as a philosophical encounter, whilst also questioning the humanist legacy that lies at the heart of youth work theory. Drawing on the work of Rosi Braidotti and other critical posthuman feminists, I consider how youth work might respond to the posthuman predicament marked by the intersecting forces of advanced capitalism and growing inequalities, the fourth industrial revolution, the digital divide, and advances in Artificial Intelligence, climate change, and environmental destruction. I conclude by providing some reflections on how critical posthuman theory may provide a lens through which young people might consider what it means to be human in the technologically mediated Anthropocene, and also as a paradigm for embracing new possibilities and a praxis of hope.
Features of dental care provision for the child population in subjects of the Russian Federation in 2020 and 2021
Authors: Yanushevich O. O. , Kiselnikova L. P. , Zueva T. E. , Zolotnitsky I. V. , Ogareva A. A.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. Dental care is one of the most common and socially significant types of medical care to the population of the Russian Federation. The types of outpatient pediatric dental care are pre-medical primary dental care for children provided by dental therapists; specialized primary pediatric dental care provided by dentists and pediatric dentists. Dental care availability is a dental care effectiveness criterium involving the population presentation, including the children's population, to the medical institutions providing dental assistance.

The study aimed to conduct an analysis of the changes in the volume and types of pediatric dental care in 84 regions of the Russian Federation in 2020 and 2021.

Material and methods. Within the framework of the activities of the National Medical Research Center of the Moscow State Medical University, named after A.I. Evdokimov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation on the profile "Dentistry", the study analyzed the reporting documentation of 84 regions of the Russian Federation on the main sections of the dental service for 2020 and 2021. The article presents an analysis of the types of dental care provided to children, the number of child population visits for dental care in the regions of the Russian Federation in 2020 and 2021 and the pattern of changes in the studied indicators.

Results. In 2021, the number of regions where a child had less than one annual visit to a dental care provider increased by 27.66%. In 2021de, compared with 2020, there was a decrease in the number of child visits to dental care facilities by 15.78%. In general, in 84 regions of the Russian Federation in 2021, there is a decrease in the volume of pre-medical primary dental care provided by dental therapists and specialized primary dental care provided by pediatric dentists and oral surgeons and an increase in the specialized primary dental care volume to the child population by dentists (general practice dentists).
Mangrompo Tondok Toraja Traditional Rituals Facing Covid-19 In The Tallu Kalo'na Traditional Region Lembang Gasing Mengkendek District
Authors: Sumiaty Sumiaty , Samara Deltiana Saputri
Published: May 2023

This study aims to (1) determine the series of ritual processions and (2) find out the symbolic meaning contained in theritual Mangrompo Tondok. Mangrompo Tondok is a ritual of worship or a request for protection to Puang Matua. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Research informants were determined by non-probability sampling. The primary data is done through observation(observation)and interviews with parties related to the research and secondary data is done through library(libraryresearch)by reviewing some of the literature that is closely related to the issues to be discussed. The data that has been collected is then presented in the form of anarrative realism and analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that (1) the procession of theritual Mangrompo Tondok consisted of the rituals of Ma'kapuran Panggan, Mangkaro Bubun, Ma'bugi, and Mangrompo Tondok (2) the meaning of Mangrompo Tondok for the indigenous peoples of the Tallu Kalo'na Lembang Gasing area is hope for Puang Matua to protect the indigenous people of Tallu Kalo'na Lembang Gasing from the threat of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Character Discrimination Analysis in the Novel Maryam by Okky Madasari
Authors: Sosrohadi Somadi , Wulandari Diana
Published: May 2023

This study analyzes the types of discrimination that occur in the main character Maryam who was born as an Ahmadiyah adherent in the novel Okky Madasari. The formulation of the problem from this research is, what are the elements that cause discrimination against the character Maryam and what are the types of discrimination. The method that the researcher considers qualified to assist this research is the descriptive-qualitative method. This type of discrimination analysis uses Fulthoni's theory, which explains the types of discrimination from ethnicity, race, and religion/belief to gender and gender issues (social roles due to gender), and reveals the elements of discrimination that the author uses. new structural theory. Talking about the scope of social life, we will be carried away in various complex behaviors in society, which are formed in the dimensions of life and can be observed and traced to capture human existence. In Okky Madasari's novel Maryam, the main character Maryam experiences various life conflicts in the form of discrimination. The emergence of this discrimination is the result of the birth of Maryam's character as Ahmadiyah which is seen as a deviant sect by the community.
The Study of Japanese Women in the Facial Treatment Advertisement: A Semiotics Perspective of Pierce’s Theory
Authors: Andini Citra , Sosrohadi Somadi , Fairuz Fairuz , Dalyan M. , Fathu Rahman Fakhriawan , Hasnia Hasnia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to reveal the beauty standards of Japanese women in the Facial Treatment Essence SK II advertisement and to describe the slogan “Rasakan kekuatan PITERA untuk kulit tampak sebening kristal” in the Facial Treatment Essence SK II advertisement so that it can influence consumers. Meanwhile, the beauty of cosmetic users is always physically visible, even the model to introduce this product is Imma, a virtual model girl created by CGI (Computer-generated Imagery). Some of the advantages in this product are visualized by Imma, namely bright and glowing white skin. Imma has become an icon for this product because the advantages that it offers are all seen in Imma, and the standard of beauty described by Japan and the way to be beautiful like this virtual model girl is to apply the Facial Treatment Essence SK II product. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to analyze data which maps which include icons, indexes and symbols. The result of this research indicates that the Japanese beauty standards shown by this ad are like Imma and to have skin like her, the right skincare is Facial Treatment Essence SK II and according to its slogan, "Feel the power of PITERA for crystal clear skin".
Avaliação dos efeitos neurobiológicos e psicológicos dos procedimentos estéticos
Authors: Lira Francisco Kelton Araújo , Silveira Mariana Rocha , Dos Santos Bianca Lemos Macedo , Linhares Filho Antonio Helder Farias , Cavalcante Mírian Carolina da Silva , De Sá Costa Ana Valéria Brandão , De Pinho Roberta Aguiar , Pordeus Clara Benevides , Pinheiro Ana Carolina Sampaio , De Abreu Mariana Beatriz Gomes , Mesquita Renato Catunda , De Oliveira Odamir Victoria Pereira , Alves Renan Fortes , Rego Vitória Helena Lacerda Cronemberger de Ferraz , Aguiar Afif Rieth Nery , Franco Mariana Escabin de Mello , Sampaio Ruan Ferreira , Leitão Filho Ilton de Sousa , Cardoso Ingrid Lima , Santos Celina Rodrigues Maia , De Britto Filipe Augusto Lopes Cajubá , Da Costa José Eduardo Rocha Siqueira , Fontenele Lívia Dias , Mororó Filho Hilário Oliveira , Ibiapina Antônio Félix Carneiro , Filomeno Angelita Heloina Fonteles Castro Lima , Rodrigues Filho Renato Jorge , Coradi Ryan Carvalho , Freire Iann Gabriel André , Arruda Filho Francisco Demontiez Prado , Lira Filho Francisco de Assis , De Deus Leord Holanda Rebouças , De Freitas Diego Macêdo , Borges Wilvyhenne Pereira , Luz Camila Santos , Vidal Murilo Silveira
Published: May 2023

Este artigo de revisão de literatura avalia os efeitos neurobiológicos e psicológicos dos procedimentos estéticos. Foram selecionados vinte estudos científicos relevantes nas bases de dados PubMed e Cochrane. Os resultados indicam que os procedimentos estéticos podem melhorar significativamente a autoestima, satisfação com a aparência e bem-estar psicológico dos pacientes. As mudanças neurobiológicas em áreas do cérebro relacionadas à ansiedade e ao estresse sugerem que os efeitos psicológicos dos procedimentos estéticos podem estar relacionados à mudança na atividade cerebral. No entanto, ainda há lacunas no conhecimento em relação aos mecanismos neurobiológicos subjacentes aos efeitos psicológicos dos procedimentos estéticos. Os procedimentos mais comuns, como botox, preenchimentos e cirurgias plásticas, estão relacionados à melhoria na autoestima e na satisfação com a aparência. A prática ética e responsável na medicina estética é fundamental para garantir a segurança dos pacientes. A revisão de literatura contribui para o avanço do conhecimento científico sobre o tema e destaca a importância de orientar pacientes e profissionais de saúde sobre os efeitos neurobiológicos e psicológicos dos procedimentos estéticos. Conclui-se que os procedimentos estéticos podem ser uma opção válida para melhorar a aparência e o bem-estar psicológico, desde que sejam realizados por profissionais qualificados e éticos. Futuras pesquisas devem focar em investigar os mecanismos neurobiológicos subjacentes aos efeitos psicológicos dos procedimentos estéticos e fornecer orientação mais precisa para pacientes e profissionais de saúde.
Cardiac Piezo1 Exacerbates Lethal Ventricular Arrhythmogenesis by Linking Mechanical Stress with Ca
2+
Handling After Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Su Sheng-an , Zhang Yuhao , Li Wudi , Xi Yutao , Lu Yunrui , Shen Jian , Ma Yuankun , Wang Yaping , Shen Yimin , Xie Lan , Ma Hong , Xie Yao , Xiang Meixiang
Published: May 2023

Ventricular arrhythmogenesis is a key cause of sudden cardiac death following myocardial infarction (MI). Accumulating data show that ischemia, sympathetic activation, and inflammation contribute to arrhythmogenesis. However, the role and mechanisms of abnormal mechanical stress in ventricular arrhythmia following MI remain undefined. We aimed to examine the impact of increased mechanical stress and identify the role of the key sensor Piezo1 in ventricular arrhythmogenesis in MI. Concomitant with increased ventricular pressure, Piezo1, as a newly recognized mechano-sensitive cation channel, was the most up-regulated mechanosensor in the myocardium of patients with advanced heart failure. Piezo1 was mainly located at the intercalated discs and T-tubules of cardiomyocytes, which are responsible for intracellular calcium homeostasis and intercellular communication. Cardiomyocyte-conditional Piezo1 knockout mice (Piezo1

Cko

) exhibited preserved cardiac function after MI. Piezo1

Cko

mice also displayed a dramatically decreased mortality in response to the programmed electrical stimulation after MI with a markedly reduced incidence of ventricular tachycardia. In contrast, activation of Piezo1 in mouse myocardium increased the electrical instability as indicated by prolonged QT interval and sagging ST segment. Mechanistically, Piezo1 impaired intracellular calcium cycling dynamics by mediating the intracellular Ca
2+
overload and increasing the activation of Ca
2+
-modulated signaling, CaMKII, and calpain, which led to the enhancement of phosphorylation of RyR2 and further increment of Ca
2+
leaking, finally provoking cardiac arrhythmias. Furthermore, in human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs), Piezo1 activation remarkably triggered cellular arrhythmogenic remodeling by significantly shortening the duration of the action potential, inducing early afterdepolarization, and enhancing triggered activity.This study uncovered a proarrhythmic role of Piezo1 during cardiac remodeling, which is achieved by regulating Ca
2+
handling, implying a promising therapeutic target in sudden cardiac death and heart failure.
Scanning capillary microscopy in the study of neurons
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Akhmetova A.I. , Sovetnikov T.O. , Yaminsky I.V.
Published: May 2023

The article deals with current issues of neurobiology in the direction of scanning capillary microscopy of neurons. The study of living neurons by the means of probe microscopy makes it possible not only to obtain 3D images, but also to carry out continuous measurements, evaluate axon and dendrite growth parameters, and determine the mechanical properties of networks of living neurons. A separate important task is local controlled delivery of reagents, determination of chemical reagents concentrations, for example, of neurotransmitters.
Las consonantes laterales en las lenguas paleohispánicas
Authors: Pérez Orozco Santiago
Published: May 2023

De acuerdo a la hipótesis del vasco-iberismo que hemos defendido en anteriores trabajos, intentamos en el presente artículo conjeturar una hipótesis sobre las consonantes laterales en las antiguas lenguas paleohispánicas a partir de las escasas ecuaciones léxicas que de momento somos capaces de establecer.
JOB PERFORMANCE EVALUATION THROUGH AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND JUSTICE PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Sari Derry Permata , Lukito Hendra , Games Donard
Published: May 2023

Employee performance investigation from justice perception is a must in government sector, especially in HR Division, because it is associated with their job function which operates in employee management. This study aims to investigates the effect of interactional justice and procedural justice on job performance, and assess mediating contribution of affective commitment due to it describe emotional attachment of employee. Recorded sample was 48 and then the data analyst with Smart PLS version 4.0.9. Results stated that interactional and procedural justice have not significant effects on performance in the direct manner. Mediating contribution of affective commitment enhance the relationship interactional justice and performance by partial effect, while in the relationship between procedural justice on performance, affective commitment also has a partial contribution but not improve those relationship.
CHANGING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MOTOR OILS IN COMBINE HARVESTER ENGINES DURING OPERATION AND OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute for the Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agriculture, Ostrikov Valery , Koshelev Alexander ,   All-Russian Research Institute for the Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agriculture, Vyazinkin Viktor ,   All-Russian Research Institute for the Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agriculture
Published: May 2023

Motor oils in the course of work in the engines of combine harvesters change their properties. They accumulate pollution, products of oil oxidation and fuel combustion, which requires their timely replacement. Under operating conditions, it is quite difficult to establish the need to replace engine oil based on an analysis of changes in indicators. To develop an oil change technology based not on operating time, but on the actual state, it is necessary to analyze the change in the characteristics of engine oil, which in the end will reduce the cost of operation, maintenance and repair of machine engines. Based on the results of the studies, it was found that the viscosity of the engine oil M-10G2 and M-10DM does not change significantly over the period of operation. As the operating time increased, the base number of oils decreased from 9 mg KOH/g to 3.5-5 mg KOH/g. As a result of determining the change in the contamination of engine oils during the operation of the combines, it was found that the content of mechanical impurities, wear products, to a greater extent depended on the technical condition of the combine, its service life, and compliance with the rules for the maintenance operation. During the research, the well-known regularity of the relationship between the change in the color of engine oil and the content of impurities (resins) was confirmed as the operating time. The flash point in used oils also depends on the technical condition of the internal combustion engine, the correct operation of the fuel equipment. According to the results of the research, it was established that during the period of work performed by the combine harvester, the properties of motor oils changed in accordance with known patterns. It has been established that the service life of the oil before replacement can be increased by periodically removing mechanical impurities and aging products.
NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF THE FLOW OF MOTOR FUEL FLOWS IN AN ULTRASONIC ACTIVATOR CHAMBER
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute for Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agriculture, Meshcheryakova Yulia , Nagornov Stanislav ,   All-Russian Research Institute for Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agriculture, Lozhkina Ekaterina ,   All-Russian Research Institute for Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agriculture
Published: May 2023

To improve the quality of motor fuel, fuel activators with overlapping fields of different physical nature are used. The fuel activator with ultrasonic treatment is considered. The operation of the camera is carried out on the principle of a liquid whistle. The main working element of the ultrasonic is a plate made of corrosion-resistant steel and with a polished surface and a nozzle. The nozzle is positioned so that the flowing jet of motor fuel is symmetrically dissected by the plate. At the intersection of the motor fuel flow, the plate is excited and oscillates at one of the natural frequencies. It plays the role of a mechanical resonator, controls the operation of the system and emits sound. When ultrasonic vibrations are introduced, a secondary phenomenon occurs – cavitation, which affects the course of the processing process and the quality of the final product. Numerical simulation of the flow of motor fuel flows is presented in order to determine the parameters of the radiating surface and the operating pressure at which cavitation will occur. It is established that there are areas with a local decrease in pressure in the fluid flow and an increase in acoustic power, which is a sign of acoustic hydrodynamic cavitation. To create cavitation, the parameters of the plate are set: the thickness of the plate is 1-3 mm, the sharpening angle is 30-40 °, the ratio of the width of the plate to its length is 1 to 2, the distance to the nozzle is 0-0.1 mm, the applied pressure is at least 2 atm. To create an ultrasonic hydrodynamic acoustic developed cavitation, it is necessary to increase the difference in the applied pressure, for example, for a stationary activator, or increase the number of radiating surfaces (plates) or install reflectors (for a built-in activator).
SUBSTANTIATION OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR STRENGTHENING AND RESTORING PARTS OF THE WORKING BODIES OF THE HIGH-SPEED PLOW OF THE PSKU
Authors:   Bryansk State Agrarian University, Mikhalchenkov Alexander , Filin Yuri ,   Bryansk State Agrarian University, Petrakova Natalia ,   Bryansk State Agrarian University
Published: May 2023

High-speed plows of domestic production have been widely used in recent years. The resource of parts of the working bodies and their durability cannot be considered sufficient, although these indicators are comparable with those for plows imported into the country. The aim of the research was the development of technologies for strengthening and restoring parts of the working bodies of highspeed plows of the PSKu series, based on the geometric shape of wear. Structural elements of the working bodies, both in the state of delivery and decommissioned, became prototypes for the creation of restoration and hardening technologies. Electrodes for various purposes, as well as a composite abrasive-resistant material developed at the Bryansk State Agrarian University, were used as materials. The experimental parts were tested in full-scale conditions when plowing loamy soils. 24 products of each name were monitored. The operating time was 25 hectares per case. As a result of the work performed, it is shown that radial wear is eliminated by welding with electrodes that provide an abrasion-resistant coating. If the residual wear thickness is 2 mm and through-wiping is present, their elimination is carried out by surfacing on pre-installed electrodes or by applying an abrasive-resistant epoxy-sand composite. For hardening, it is necessary to carry out surfacing reinforcement of the surfaces of the most likely occurrence of wear and areas that have been subjected to technological influences during restoration, as well as to carry out a strengthening surfacing of the back of the left and vertical knives.
RESULTS OF EXPLORATION STUDIES OF THE TRIERE WITH AUTO-REGULATING SPEED MODE
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute for Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agricultur, Tishaninov Nikolai , Anashkin Alexander ,   All-Russian Research Institute for Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agricultur, Emelyanovich Sergey ,   All-Russian Research Institute for Use of Machinery and Petroleum Products in Agricultur
Published: May 2023

The research methodology for the process of screen cleaning of grain mixtures in an autoregulated mode and the results of exploratory experiments are presented. Favorable conditions for its flow - full loading of the cellular surface with a grain mixture along the length and a minimum of grain yield of the main crop are confirmed by the basic criteria for the quality of the technological process. The average level of residual weediness was 0.0019%, and the average level of technological losses was 0.042%. It has been established that the duration of the experiments of 3.5 minutes is insufficient for an objective assessment of the productivity of the trier (W) and the degree of separation of the impurity component (C). During this time, W amounted to only 91.4% of the supply (Wp) of the grain mixture to the trier, and Sv did not exceed 70% due to the incompleteness of the stage of stabilization of the technological process. The descent variation coefficient was 18%. It is proposed to increase the duration of the experiments up to 20 min due to the multiple circulation of the working medium in a closed circuit when the scraper conveyor is included in the experimental equipment. Calculations confirmed the maximum multiplicity of circulation of the working medium, equal to 4.3, with a distributed mass of grain in a closed technological circuit of 332 kg. Based on the assumption of an increase in the cumulative total of residual contamination (R0) with the circulation of the working medium, the error in reproducing the conditions of experiments in terms of R0 will be 0.0027–0.008% over the entire range of initial contamination Rm = 1–3%. Sampling, according to the estimation of Zo, should be carried out every 120 s, and the estimated duration of sampling increases with a decrease in Wp and Zi in the range of 6-54 s. At the same time, the presence of 2-3 impurity particles in the sample is guaranteed when the trier operates at the optimal speed mode (nopt). The number of impurity particles in samples will increase at high speeds. It is proposed to paint impurity particles in contrasting colors (blue, black) to reduce the complexity of sampling.
RATIONAL TECHNOLOGY OF UTILIZATION OF PIG FARM MANURE EFFLUENTS FOR ORGANIC FERTILIZER WITH BIOGAS PRODUCTION
Authors:   Samara State Agrarian University, Kirov Yuri , Kirov Vladimir ,   Samara State Agrarian University, Kirova Yulia ,   Samara State Agrarian University, Petushkov Alexander ,   Samara State Agrarian University
Published: May 2023

An analysis of the methods and engineering and technical support for the disposal of manure waste (NW) of pig farms was carried out. The most effective for disposal is the method of separating NW into solid and liquid fractions and using each separately as valuable organic fertilizers. The emphasis on the utilization of the separated solid fraction by processing it into biogas, which can also be used for the needs of farms, is made in the work. The general system of utilization of the NW of pig complexes, as by-products of animal husbandry, is substantiated and presented as their phase transformation, from the feedstock to the final product.. It contains a sequence of subsystems that determine the production of a dispersed medium by averaging manure, 3 stages of separation into solid and liquid phases with disinfection, and storage of separation products. obtaining organic fertilizers and biogas, applying liquid and solid organic fertilizers to the soil. Improving the efficiency of the process of recycling pig waste into organic fertilizers and biogas is provided by adding brewer's grains to the dehydrated manure mass, which makes it possible to increase the intensity of the methanogenesis process in the digester of the biogas plant. The volume of released biogas in thermophilic mode increases by 9- 12%. The conducted experimental studies made it possible to obtain graphic dependences of the influence of the processing time of two types of substrates: "manure" and "manure + brewer's grains" on the volume of biogas output.
Variasi Metode Dan Media Pembelajaran Dalam Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar
Authors: RimahDani Dita Elha
Published: May 2023

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana guru melakukan variasi metode dan penggunaan media pembelajaran untuk membangkitkan semangat belajar peserta didik. Penelitian ini merupakan studi kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi Adapun analisis data yang dipilih oleh peneliti adalah analisis konten (content analysis). Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa: (1) Seorang guru perlu menggunakan beberapa metode (metode variatif) dan Media Variatif dalam menyampaikan pembelajaran terhadap satu pertemuan. (2) Metode Variatif menjadikan penyajian pembelajaran akan lebih menarik dan jauh lebih hidup, sehingga dapat membangkitkan semangat belajar siswa. (3) Metode variatif perlu ditunjang dengan media pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan metode yang dipilih dan juga materi yang akan diajarkan.
THE IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF TRATAKA ON EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AMONG ADULTS
Authors: Kumai Arvind , PS Vijayakumar , AU Sahana
Published: May 2023

Background: There is evidence to suggest that lack of physical activity, a common experience among adults, can
negatively impact executive functions such as attention, memory, and decision making. Trataka can improve eye
deformity, executive ability, willpower, and relaxation. Trataka may also have a protective effect on the brain, reducing inammation and the risk
of neurodegenerative diseases. The immediate effect of Trataka on executive Aim of the study: Material & methods: function among adults.
Forthy healthy Adults to observe the immediate effects of thirty minute trataka regimen for one day. Participants were recruited through
convenient sampling and were between the ages of 18-40. The study used a single group pre-post design. After single trataka session Results:
showed that 11.59% signicant increase (P< 0.05) in total attempted score on DLST. Similarly, there was 11.48% signicant increase (P = 0.05).
and there was 16.6% increase in (P> 0.05) in wrong attempt scores. After single trataka session it showed that 22.48% signicant increase (P<
0.01) in total attempted score on SLCT. Similarly, there was 22.71% signicant increase (P = 0.01) in NS. However, there was 70.58% reduction
in wrong attempt score which was highly signicant (P = 0.001). the available evi Conclusion: dence suggests that the practice of single session
trataka has a positive on executive function among adults.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PLACENTREX GEL DRESSING'S VS AMORPHOUS HYDROGEL WITH COLLOIDAL SILVER IN CHRONIC CLEAN WOUNDS
Authors: Velakaturi Satish , P. Ilango S. , Gunasekaran Prabhu , Anand Nelson Ashwyn , M Hema
Published: May 2023

Background: The process of cutaneous wound healing is incredibly complex, dependent on an intricate interplay between number of highly
regulated factors working in concert to restore injured skin towards repaired barrier function.Any surgical practice primarily depends upon the
healing of wounds without serious complications and infection occurring ,It accounts for considerable patient morbidity, discomfort and prolonged
hospitalization. Objective :To compare between the use of Placentrex gel dressingvs Amorphous Hydrogel with colloidal silver in Patients who
having chronic clean wounds Methodology:This comparative study was conducted among 140 patients with chronic clean wounds came getting
admitted in the department of General Surgery,AVMC with Informed consent were included in the study. Placentrex gel dressing and Amorphous
Hydrogel with colloidal silver dressing's was done .Patients were monitored daily and Data was calculated and analysed byusing SPSS version
22.0 (IBM SPSS, US) software operating on windows 10 Result:Total of 140 patients included in the study and divided into two groups of 70 based
on the type of dressings done for the Patients .Found signicant lower duration of the hospitalization and cost for the Patients whoreceived
Placentrex gel compared to Amorohous hydrogel with colloidal silver .Number of dressings needed for Patients who received placentrex is less
comparedwith Amorophous hydrogel with colloidal silver . The patients who given placentrex gel were found to have Signicantly fast wound
healing 20 vs 30 days (P<0.005). Conclusion: Placentrex gel is more effective in wound healing than hydrogel and the duration of hospital stay is
decreased for patients who have chronic wounds. This study results found that placentrex gel ismore effective against acute and chronic clean
wounds.
TOPICAL EPINEPHRINE VERSUS INFILTRATIVE EPINEPHRINE -WHAT IS SAFE FOR HEMOSTASIS IN ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY?
Authors: Kolavali Shanti , Chandrakala Tolisaku , Mamatha Devi K. , Venkateswara Rao C. , Kishore K. , Siva Prasad G. , Chandrika C. , Praisy Sharon V.
Published: May 2023

Aim: The study intents to compare the safety & efcacy of topical application versus intranasal injection of epinephrine during endoscopic sinus
surgery(ESS) under general anaesthesia(GA) Materials and Methods: This is a tertiary hospital based ,1 year prospective study conducted in 200
patients randomly divided into 2 groups,with group I receiving topical application of 1:2000 epinephrine and group II receiving intranasal
inltration of 1:1,00,000 epinephrine,within age group of 10-60 years of both sexes who underwent ESS at GGH,Kurnool from January 2022 to
December 2022.Intraoperative hemostatic and hemodynamic parameters following topical application and intranasal injection of epinephrine
were analyzed Results: There were no signicant hemodynamic changes or electrocardiographic abnormalities following topical application of
1:2000 epinephrine.There was increase in heart rate,Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure following intranasal injection
of epinephrine in study population(P<0.001).12% of study population developed electrocardiogram variation in form of sinus tachycardia
following local inltration with 1:1,00,000 epinephrine.Using a standardised scale -Fromme-Boezaart grading to assess hemostasis,no statistical
difference in the 2 groups was observed(P>0.05) Conclusion: Topical application of 1:2000 dilution of epinephrine gives similar hemostatic
effects compared to intranasal inltration of 1: 1,00,000 dilution of adrenaline during ESS,and is safe due to no signicant hemodynamic
abnormalities and thus we can avoid the systemic adverse events such as tachycardia,arrhythmia and mean arterial pressure changes due to
epinephrine inltration
ANALYSIS OF CELL BLOCK VERSUS CONVENTIONAL SMEAR STUDY IN FLUID CYTOLOGY
Authors: Patel Pinkal , Daveshwar Meena , Patel Vishwa , Shah Hiral , Patel Durva
Published: May 2023

Background: The cytological examination of body uids is routinely accepted, simple and minimally invasive technique. Cell block preparation
along with conventional smear increases sensitivity of detecting malignancies by preservation of tissue architecture and obtaining multiple
sections for special stain and immunohistochemistry. To assess and compa Objectives: re the diagnostic yield of conventional smear (CS) and cell
block (CB) techniques in uid cytology. A total of 62 body uid specimen were simult Materials And Methods: aneously processed and examined
by conventional smear and cell block technique. The morphological details, cellularity, architecture, nuclear and cytoplasmic details were studied
in both CS and CB techniques. Out of 62 uid samples a total of 47 smears and 58 c Results: ell blocks had adequate material. On smears a total of
11 cases were malignant, 3 were suspicious and 33 were benign. On cell block a total of 15 cases were malignant, none was suspicious and 43 were
benign. CB technique is superior to CS technique as it plays a signicant role Conclusion: in resolving the gray zone while determining the nature
of cells on effusion whether reactive, atypical or malignant. Also it provides diagnostic advantage by making residual material available for special
stains and IHC
A study on the utilization of OTT platforms for ‘Sustainable Korean wave’ - Focusing on the Indonesian market
Authors:   Korea Association Of Cultural Economics, Park Young-Eun
Published: May 2023

Korean Wave (also known as Hallyu), which started from cultural content, has become a phenomenon and trend familiar to people worldwide. At the same time, Hallyu content is settling down as a major genre in the global market. In particular, as the ‘Corona-19’ pandemic period that put the world in crisis has passed, Korean Wave content is in the limelight as the most adaptable cultural content in the non-face-to-face era using the OTT platform. At this time, research on utilizing the OTT platform is essential in connection with the sustainability of the Korean wave. In this regard, through a case study, this study investigates how the OTT platform was used in the Indonesian market for the globalization of Korean Wave content and sustainable Korean Wave. In particular, through the two cases of  and , two Korean dramas that achieved the most tremendous success in the Indonesian market, it can compare how the platforms on which dramas were distributed before and after COVID-19 have changed. Therefore, this study suggests important and valuable insights into what kind of global strategies are needed in the areas of entertainment & media companies, governments, and consumption to create a sustainable Hallyu in the future.
Hacia una lógica temporal-epistémica basada en lenguajes híbridos
Authors: Herrera González José Rafael , Vázquez Campos Margarita
Published: May 2023

Nuestro principal objetivo en este trabajo es el de analizar si es posible construir sistemas lógicos temporales-epistémicos lo suficientemente satisfactorios. Sin embargo, las principales dificultades para lograr este propósito provienen del hecho de tener que combinar una perspectiva temporal absoluta con una perspectiva epistémica relativa a cada agente; es decir, por un lado, los instantes de tiempo vienen determinados desde el punto de vista de un observador situado fuera del mundo, y, por otro lado, las alternativas epistémicas de cada agente (en cada instante) son relativas a dicho agente. Pensamos que algunas de estas dificultades podrían ser superadas con la ayuda de las lógicas híbridas, puesto que este tipo de lógicas simplifica la combinación de sistemas temporales y epistémicos, y así podemos evitar tener que construir modelos excesivamente complicados.
Report of the Russian database on adverse drug reactions for COVID-19-related drugs with a focus on favipiravir
Authors: Mishinova S.A. , Syraeva G.I. , Kolbin A.S. , Polushin Yu.S. , Verbickaya E.V.
Published: May 2023

Objective.
The purpose of this study is to systematize and comprehensively evaluate safety data on the drug favipiravir using the national pharmacovigilance database of the Russian Federation.

Materials and Methods.
The report is based on spontaneous reports in the national automated information system of pharmacovigilance of the Russian Federation for the reporting period from 01.01.2020 – 04.07.2022. To identify safety signals we used disproportionality analysis, to estimate consumption of favipiravir – indicator of the number of consumed DDDs, we additionally performed review of concomitant therapy as a risk factor for serious adverse reactions.

Results.
A total of 412 reports of 585 adverse reactions was included in the analytic phase. The largest number of reports referred to liver and biliary tract disorders – 166 (38%), gastrointestinal disorders – 93 (16%), changes in laboratory and instrumental data – 53 (9%), and immune system disorders – 44 (7%). A total consumption of oral favipiravir expressed in the number of maintenance daily doses for 2021 was 46,417,274.87, i.e. 30 times the consumption of remdesivir and 6 times the consumption of hydroxychloroquine. One potential statistical safety signal such as hypercreatininemia was identified.

Conclusions.
Development of hypercreatininemia is a potential statistical safety signal of favipiravir, which requires further validation.