bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The geotechnical modeling of interaction between a large-sized lowered structure and heterogeneous soil environment in the process of embedment
Authors: Perminov Nikolay A.
Published: March 2022

Introduction. The use of extremely deep and large underground spaces in case of complex geoengineering and hydrogeological conditions is a challenging geotechnical task. The accumulated experience of using the embedment method, that entails the construction of a geotechnical and hydrotechnical enclosure, which is at the same time a reliable bearing structure, has proven a strong technical and economic potential and good prospects for expanding the scope of its application. The study of interaction between large-sized reinforced concrete shells at the stages of their construction in heterogeneous soil environments allowed expanding the scope of their rational use in the subterranean construction that deals with transport and engineering infrastructure facilities. The defect-free construction of a subterranean structure of this type requires a consolidated solution for complex nonlinear design and geotechnical problems.

Materials and methods. The non-stationarity of processes of interaction between a massive structure and the soil environment, as well as the heterogeneity of the environment itself necessitate the development of methods of adaptive control over the stress-strain state of the system that encompasses “a large gravitational body and the heterogeneous environment”. The consolidated geotechnical and structural analysis allows simulating processes of interaction between the shell and the soil environment and prognosticating the parameters of adaptive control over the stress-strain state of the system.

Results. The application of adaptive stress-strain control methods lays the groundwork for a defect-free lifecycle of a structure at the stages of its construction and operation in problematic soils under man-induced impacts.

Conclusions. Unlike the traditional approach, the method, proposed by the author, encompasses the fundamentals of a new concept for assessing the interaction between large-sized structures, embedded in variable strength soils, taking into account the irregularity of the embedment mode and results of its practical implementation focused on the geotechnical support of a defect-free life cycle of unique large-sized subterranean structures at the construction stage.
Wastewater sediment treatment facilities in a large region as a multi-component system
Authors: Chertes Konstantin L. , Tupitsyna Olga V. , Pystin Vitaliy N. , Shestakov Nikolay I. , Seyanko Artem P. , Bykov Dmitry E.
Published: March 2022

Introduction. The development of a sludge management technology requires the understanding of treatment facilities as complex multi-parameter systems having explicit correlations between the composition of wastewater and concentrated pollution. In this regard, the article discusses the establishment of environmentally friendly systems for the disposal of sewage sludge, taking into account the process features of treatment facilities.

Materials and methods. The authors study the largest treatment facilities located in the Samara region, as well as various new and previously accumulated batches of sewage sludge in the area of their influence. The method of principal components is applied to solve the pre-set tasks.

Results. Parametric criteria, used to evaluate the treatment facilities and the sludge they accumulate, are addressed in the article. The project also encompasses the calculation of environmental and resource parameters. Data centering and scaling were applied to the information obtained in the course of the project implementation, and the obtained data were further analyzed using the method of principal components. The results obtained with the help of the model, constructed using the method of principal components, are displayed in the graphs of accounts and loads, characterizing the relationship between the fields and parameters used to evaluate them.

Conclusions. Following the analysis of 20 pre-selected sites of treatment facilities, 6 facilities were considered as rational, since they are characterized by the well-developed engineering infrastructure. The conditionally rational area includes 8 facilities. Sediment processing and disposal plants are to be established there upon completion of preliminary environmental surveys. The remaining 6 facilities are considered irrational, since their resource capacity is insufficient for efficient production processes. A systematic approach allows (1) arranging sewage sludge treatment facilities at wastewater treatment plants located in the rational and conditionally rational areas of development and (2) drafting process flow diagrams to ensure a higher involvement of sludge in reclamation processes.
PENGARUH PERIKLANAN TOKOPEDIA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA MAHASISWA MERCU BUANA JAKARTA
Authors: Ningrum Ogrivia Ratih Puspa , Atmodjo Juwono Tri
Published: March 2022

Internet users are increasing every year and the current pandemic conditions indicate an increase in online shopping transactions. Indonesian consumers remain the most active online shoppers, and around 14% of them shop online using smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. One of the e-commerce is Tokopedia, in increasing its transactions, it carries out advertising activities with the aim that people are interested in opening the Tokopedia application and making transactions on the application. Waktu Indonesia Belanja program using the K-POP model that is currently in demand by the public has become an advertising program carried out by Tokopedia. The approach to Tokopedia's advertising research is to use the Heuristic Systematic Model for purchasing decisions. This study aims to determine the effect of Tokopedia advertising on purchasing decisions for students at Mercu Buana University Jakarta using the Heuristic Systematic Model. Data analysis in this study was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 384 respondents who became the sample of this study where the sampling technique was proportional stratified random sampling, then further analysis was carried out with multiple linear regression models using the SPSS program. The results showed that there was a positive and significant influence between advertising processing carried out heuristically on purchasing decisions, as well as advertising processing carried out systematically which showed a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. The magnitude of the effect of systematic processing on purchasing decisions is greater than that of heuristic processing. Simultaneously, advertising processing which is carried out heuristically and systematically shows a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions.
STUDYING STUDENT STATISTICAL LITERACY IN STATISTICS LECTURES ON HIGHER EDUCATION USING GROUNDED THEORY APPROACH
Authors: Lukman Lukman , Wahyudin Wahyudin , Suryadi Didi , Dasari Dadan , Prabawanto Sufyani
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview of the student's Statistical Literacy model in Statistics learning in Higher Education. Researchers conducted an in-depth study of student statistical literacy, how they understand and apply statistics, how statistics are used as a tool for reliable data that can be trusted as scientific works. The research method uses qualitative research methods with a Grounded Theory approach. Participants involved in this study were 114 participants from several universities in West Java, Indonesia. The results of this study found a student statistical literacy model consisting of 2 dimensions and 5 elements. Dimensions of Statistical Knowledge: Descriptive Statistics, Inference Statistics, Statistical Communication and Statistical Reasoning. Attitude Dimensions: Confidence and Critical Attitude.
Is sustainability challenging in Indonesia’s energy provision? Fuel type vs. externalities in electricity cost analysis
Authors: Asri Novena Damar , Yusgiantoro Purnomo
Published: March 2022

This study aims to reveal the challenging sustainability within Indonesia’s energy provision by studying the electricity generating cost (GC) formation, externalities’ effect, and current Indonesia’s electricity and budget condition. In studying GC formation, two variables thought to have remarkable influence are fuel price (represented by Fuel Cost/FC) and operating time, which indicates the power plant’s type (represented by Capacity Factor/CF). The regression results indicate that CF has a greater impact on GC than FC; GC increases as FC increases but decreases as CF increases. FC contributes by 10%-86% of GC, subject to fuel prices and CF. Since coal is the cheapest, GCCoal < GCGas < GCDiesel, but internalizing the externalities triples the GCCoal and doubles the GCDiesel. However, its internalization is challenging as it affects the producers’ and consumers’ welfare. Sustainable energy provision is challenging due to two factors. First, there is a dilemma between applying sustainability principles and providing energy immediately. The fastest route, which is the lowest price orientation, is preferable, indicated by coal domination in the electricity mix. Second, sustainability is not the priority yet, indicated by the environment programs is outside the top ten priority development programs.
Heavy metal accumulation and risk assessment of lead and cadmium in cultured oysters (Crassostrea iredalei) of Cañacao Bay, Philippines
Authors: Valencia Hazell B. , Caballar Earl Jhun M. , Dioneda Sjerlive Clare C. , Gomez Jose Antonio E. , Obanan Steve Puapo
Published: March 2022

This study analyzed the lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) concentrations in the water and cultured oysters (Crassostrea iredalei) of Cañacao Bay, Philippines and assessed the health risks associated with these heavy metal contaminations. Oyster and water samples from three sampling stations were collected from October 2016 to January 2017 for heavy metal analysis using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Results showed low Pb and Cd concentrations in water and C. iredalei, which were within the maximum limits set by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Pb concentrations in oysters ranged from < 0.1 to 0.4 ± 0.1 mg/kg while Cd ranged from 0.027 ± 0.006 to 0.083 ± 0.006 mg/kg. Pb and Cd bioaccumulated in oyster tissues, but only Pb exhibited seasonal variation in concentration. The Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) and Total Target Hazard Quotient (TTHQ) were used to estimate noncarcinogenic health risks for Pb and Cd through oyster consumption. All THQs were below 1.0 indicating that there was no appreciable risk to the general population for developing noncarcinogenic effects caused by Pb and Cd in cultured oysters. Continuous monitoring of heavy metals in aquaculture areas and seafood is warranted to ensure food safety among consuming public.
Detection and quantification of microplastics from cultured green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines
Authors: Bilugan Quennie Morales , Limbago Jomel Saraza , Gutierrez Redel L.
Published: March 2022

Microplastic contamination in the aquatic environment is a worldwide problem endangering aquatic organisms and human health. However, few reports were published in the Philippines especially in different edible fishery products. Hence, an investigation to report its prevalence in edible fishery products, especially in a fishery-dependent country, is necessary. This study was conducted to detect, characterize, and quantify microplastics from cultured Green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines. Samples (n=63) were collected from the inner, middle, and outer parts of Bacoor Bay. Isolation and characterization were conducted using wet peroxide oxidation-assisted density separation and stereomicroscopy, respectively. Results show a low concentration of microplastics from P. viridis cultured in Bacoor Bay. The highest microplastic count was observed from the inner bay (0.41 particle/gwet weight) followed by the middle bay (0.40 particle/gwet weight), then the outer bay (0.27 particle/gwet weight). The majority of microplastics in all sites were fibers (61%), color red (29%), and were dominated with > 10 to 50 µm length. This study revealed that microplastic is prevalent in Bacoor bay. Further study on confirming the microplastic polymers from P. viridis cultured in Bacoor bay is recommended.
SOSIALISASI MENGENALI IMUNITAS TUBUH DAN PERLINDUNGAN PENULARAN COVID-19 MELALUI PANDUAN GIZI SEIMBANG SELAMA PANDEMI
Authors: Anggrella Dita Purwinda , Siwi Amining Rahma
Published: March 2022

Covid-19 merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh virus corona jenis baru dan dapat menyebabkan penyakit pernapasan akut. Penyakit ini sudah menyebar ke Indonesia pada semua golongan, baik anak-anak, dewasa, lansia, terutama orang yang memiliki daya tahan imun yang rendah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat terkait pengenalan imunitas tubuh dan pencegahan covid-19 dengan meningkatkan daya imun melalui gizi seimbang selama pandemi. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini dilakukan pada tanggal 23 Agustus 2020 kepada ibu-ibu PKK dalam bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Tahapan kegiatan dalam pelaksanan kegiatan pengabdian melalui koordinasi dengan pihak desa dalam penetapan sasaran kegiatan dan lokasi, pemberian materi, tanya jawab dan bertukar pengalaman. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan: 1) belum sepenuhnya masyarakat yang mematuhi protokol kesehatan; 2) masyarakat masih belum memahami tata cara pengolahan makanan dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan gizi untuk peningkatan sistem imun. Diharapkan setelah dilakukannya sosialisasi masyaakat semakin peduli dalam mematuhi protokol kesehatan dan pemenuhan gizi makanan.
PEMANFAATAN LAHAN SEBAGAI PEMBANTU SUMBER PANGAN DAN PENDAPATAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Abdullah Agung , Pratiwi Rahmalia Indah
Published: March 2022

Pandemi covid-19 memberikan dampak yang cukup signifikan pada aktivitas sosial ekonomi pada masyarakat, khususnya pada masyarakat dengan ekonomi menengah ke bawah. Pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan rumah tinggal untuk budidaya sayuran sebagai langkah alternatif untuk membantu pemenuhan sumber pangan dan pendapatan masyarakat pada masa pandemi covid-19 khususnya di dukuh Mojokerto RT 18/08, Dawungan, Masaran, Sragen. Metode pengumpulan data pada pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dengan subjek pengabdian serta penelusuran studi pustaka. Metode pengabdian menggunakan Participatory Action Research (PAR). Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dengan menggali dan memaparkan hasil pengabdian sehingga lebih mudah untuk dipahami dan disimpulkan. Pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan rumah terbukti sangat efektif untuk membantu pemenuhan sumber pangan dan pendapatan warga di dukuh Mojokerto khususnya pada pasa pandemi covid-19. Dampak positif dapat terlihat dalam bidang sosial ekonomi bagi warga dukuh Mojokerto. Optimalisasi potensi produksi dan produktivitas pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan rumah untuk budidaya sayur yaitu dengan memperhatikan teknik pembudidayaan yang terdiri dari teknik pembibitan, teknik pengolahan lahan, teknik penanaman, teknik pemeliharaan, serta teknik panen dan pasca panen.
PELATIHAN CERMAT MAKANAN SEHAT UNTUK ANAK MI DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Rusdan Ilzamha Hadijah , Prasetyo Angga Dwi , Purnasari Nurwulan Purnasari
Published: March 2022

Kondisi pandemi COVID memposisikan guru dan orangtua untuk mulai selektif memilih pangan sehat unutk anak didik guna menjaga imunitas. Tujuan PKM ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan guru sekolah MI di kecamatan Kartasura tentang pemilihan makanan sehat di masa pandemi Covid-19. Peserta pelatihan adalah guru-guru MI di Kecamatan Kartasura. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode ceramah dan pelatihan. Evaluasi hasil pelatihan menunjukan bahwa pelatihan telah meningkatkan ketrampilan memilih dan menyajikan pangan sehat dan bergizi di masa pandemi COVID-19.
Impact of Ethnicity and Race on Outcomes after Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
Authors: Diaz-Castrillon Carlos , Serna-Gallegos Derek , Aranda-Michel Edgar , Brown James , Yousef Sarah , Thoma Floyd , Wang Yisi , Sultan Ibrahim
Published: March 2022

Introduction Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) became
the standard of care for treating type B aortic dissections and
descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. We aimed to describe the
racial/ethnic differences in TEVAR utilization and outcomes.
Methods The National Inpatient Sample was reviewed for all TEVARs
performed between 2010 and 2017 for Type B aortic dissection and
descending thoracic aortic aneurysm (DTAA). We compared groups
stratifying by their racial/ethnicity background in whites, black,
Hispanic, and others. A mixed-effects logistic regression was performed
to assess the relationship between race/ethnicity and the primary
outcome, in-hospital mortality. Results A total of 25,260
admissions for TEVAR during 2010–2017 were identified. Of those,
52.74% (n= 13,322) were performed for aneurysm and 47.2% (n= 11,938)
were performed for type B dissection. 68.1% were white, 19.6% were
black, 5.7% Hispanic, and 6.5% were classified as others. White
patients were the oldest (median age 71 years; <0.001), with
TEVAR being performed electively more often for aortic aneurysm (58.8%
vs. 34% vs. 48.3% vs. 48.2%; p<0.001). In contrast, TEVAR
was more likely urgent or emergent for type B dissection in black
patients (65.6% vs 41.1% vs 51.6% vs 51.7%; p<0.001).
Finally, the black population showed a relative increase in the
incidence rate of TEVAR over time. The adjusted multivariable model
showed that race/ethnicity was not associated with in-hospital
mortality. Conclusion Although there is a differential
distribution of thoracic indication and comorbidities between
race/ethnicity in TEVAR, racial disparities do not appear to be
associated with in-hospital mortality after adjusting for covariates.
Weak solution to a Robin problem of anomalous diffusion equations: uniqueness and stable algorithm for the TPC system
Authors: XU Dinghua , Peng Peng
Published: March 2022

A Riemann-Liouville fractional Robin boundary-value problem is proposed
to describe the fast heat transfer law both within isotropic materials
and through the boundary of the materials in high temperature
environment. The variational formulation of the fractional model is
given, and further the energy estimation of the weak solution is
deduced. The uniqueness theorem of weak solution is proved. A valid
finite difference scheme is developed for the fractional model and
numerical experiment is implemented. Numerical results indicate that the
fractional model is applicable to discover the thermal superdiffusion in
the thermal protective clothing(TPC) system and numerical algorithms are
effective to improve the intelligence of TPC design.
Potencialidad del cultivo de bocachico Prochilodus magdalenae con tecnología biofloc
Authors: Mendoza Luís C. , Pertuz-Buelvas Vicente , Espinosa-Araujo José , Atencio-García Víctor J , Prieto- Guevara Martha J
Published: March 2022

Prochilodus magdalenae es una especie endémica de Colombia, se le considera la principal especie de la pesquería continental colombiana por sus volúmenes de captura y relevancia para la economía de los pescadores. Se le considera una especie de importancia para la piscicultura de seguridad alimentaria, sin embargo, por su hábito alimenticio (iliófagos detritívoro) el cultivo se realiza a bajas densidades (<1pez/m2) en grandes espejos de agua y con bajo desempeño productivo. Es común su cultivo asociado con especies omnívoras como cachamas (Colossoma macropomum, Piaractus brachypomus y Piaractusorinoquensis) y tilapias (Oreochromis niloticus y Oreochromis spp). En un intento por su intensificación se evaluó su cultivo con la tecnología biofloc (BFT); para lo cual se evaluaron tres densidades de siembra (5, 10, 20 peces/m3) durante diez meses. Los resultados sugieren que la densidad de siembra influyó en su crecimiento, mientras que la sobrevivencia estuvo por encima del 80% en todos los tratamientos. El P. magdalenae durante el cultivo se mantuvo en el fondo del tanque de cultivo donde se identificó materia orgánica e inorgánica de color oscuro parecido al lodo que se genera en los estanques de cultivos entierra; lo cual sugiere que el comportamiento alimenticio de la especie pudo incidir en la baja formación de los flóculos, cuyos valores fueron inferiores a los usualmente reportados en BFT. Se concluye que el cultivo de P. magdalenae es posible en BFT, pero se requieren más investigaciones para ajustar la especie a este sistema intensivo de cultivo.
Pneumonia caused by coagulase - positive methicillin - resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Lazovic Biljana , Dmitrovic Radmila , Simonovic Isidora , Jovicic Nevena , Sarac Sanja , Milic Rade , Aleksic Vuk
Published: March 2022

Introduction. Staphylococcus (S.) aureus is one of the most omnipresent and dangerous human pathogens, whose main characteristic is the production of the enzyme coagulase. This characteristic serves to identify and assess the pathogenicity of the bacteria. In addition to skin infections, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and infectious arthritis, it is a common cause of pneumonia both in children and adults. Case report. We described a case of a 65-year-old woman with a dry cough and malaise with patchy areas of consolidation on the chest X-ray and ?ground-glass? opacity with bronchial wall thickening and unilateral mediastinal lymphadenopathy on chest computed tomography imaging. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus was isolated from the bronchoalveolar aspirate taken during bronchoscopy. The woman was empirically treated with azithromycin, and later, based on the antibiogram findings, azithromycin was replaced with meropenem, after which her health improved. Conclusion. We presented a rare case of pneumonia with unconvincing symptomatology and laboratory and radiological findings. Paying more attention to such cases in the future is crucial, especially to the use of antibiotics to which staphylococci are increasingly developing resistance.
Root resorption of adjacent teeth due to maxillary impacted canines – comparative analysis of the findings on cone beam computed tomography and panoramic imaging
Authors: Simic Sanja , Nikolic Predrag , Pavlovic Jasna , Vukicevic Vladanka , Vujacic Amila
Published: March 2022

Background/Aim. A frequently reported phenomenon associated with impacted maxillary canines is root resorption (RR) of the adjacent teeth. The reported incidence of RR also depends on the radiographic imaging method used. The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation between two radiographic methods: panoramic imaging (orthopantomogram ? OPT) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), in diagnosing contact between the impacted canine with the adjacent teeth and the existence of their resorption. Methods. The study included 64 subjects aged 12 to 33 years, with 80 impacted maxillary canines not orthodontically treated previously. Positions of impacted maxillary ca-nines and possible RR of adjacent teeth were firstly estimated on the OPT and then on the CBCT. Results. The estimated prevalence of RR of permanent teeth was significantly different concerning the estimation of OPT and CBCT imaging. RR of the adjacent teeth was found in 25% of the OPT but i n 6 6.25% of the CBCT. The lateral incisor was the tooth most commonly affected by RR. It is especially important to emphasize that premolar resorption was not detected at all using OPT. Conclusion. There was a highly significant difference between OPT and CBCT analysis concerning the relationship between the impacted canine and adjacent teeth and their possible resorptions. CBCT is a more accurate and precise examination method compared to OPT for determining the localization of impacted teeth and the possible presence of RR in the adjacent teeth.
Transobturator tape surgery experience: Urodynamic evaluation of 220 patients in a single tertiary center in Turkey
Authors: Inal Hasan , Inal Zeynep
Published: March 2022

Background/Aim. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine after increased intraabdominal pressure, and it causes a significant public health problem by reducing the quality of life, causing sexual dysfunction, and increasing the cost of care due to in-creased morbidity. The aim of the study was to investigate the intra? and postoperative results and complication rates of the transobturator tape (TOT) procedures used for SUI treatments in a tertiary center located in central Turkey. Methods. This prospective study analyzed a total of 220 patients undergoing TOT procedures for SUI. The demo-graphic and clinical characteristics, preoperative and post-operative cystometry values, and operative outcome parameters of the study participants were analyzed. Results. While no significant difference was noted between the preoperative and postoperative periods with respect to residual volume (27.09 ? 8.51 mL vs. 26.01 ? 3.51 mL, p = 0.125), there were significant differences in terms of the first urinary urge (142.61 ? 20.25 mL vs. 145.64 ? 20.91 mL, p < 0.001), maximum bladder capacity (423.70 ? 38.43 mL vs. 402.32 ? 39.46 mL, p < 0.001), the Q-tip angle (45.54 ? 5.330 vs. 43.81 ? 6.150, p = 0.001), the maxi-mum flow rate (37.65 ? 11.54 mL/s vs. 24.38 ? 9.26 mL/s, p < 0.001), average flow rate (19.92 ? 9.64 mL/s vs. 14.77 ? 8.71 mL/s, p < 0.001), the number of urinations in the daytime (7.29 ? 1.35 vs. 6.58 ? 1.29, p < 0.001), and the number of urinations at nighttime (1.48 ? 1.01 vs. 0.92 ? 0.83, p < 0.001). Conclusion. The TOT procedure im-proves the quality of life of SUI patients and can reduce morbidity. Nevertheless, additional studies are needed to corroborate our findings and determine the long-term effects.
Characteristics of atherosclerotic plaque and the thickness of the carotid artery intima-media complex in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Aleksic Ivana , Stojanovic Sonja , Stamenkovic Bojana , Kostic Svetlana , Stojanovic Milovan
Published: March 2022

Background/Aim. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) represents an independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD). Early detection of atherosclerotic changes is of tremendous importance in the prevention of CV events. An increase in the carotid artery intima-media thickness (cIMT) is considered a sensitive marker of early subclinical atherosclerosis. The aim of our investigation was to assess the cIMT, the number and type of carotid plaques (CPs), and the severity of carotid artery stenosis in RA patients. Furthermore, we investigated the correlation between all the above-mentioned parameters and disease duration and activity. Methods. The research included 92 participants, of which 58 were patients with RA, and the remaining 34 participants were healthy individuals (control group). In patients with RA, clinical examination and laboratory findings were used for assessing disease activity. All participants underwent a color Doppler ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries with a linear probe in order to assess cIMT, the number and type of CPs, as well as the se-verity of stenotic lesions. Results. The mean cIMT in RA patients was statistically significantly higher compared to the control group (0.8 ? 0 .2 mm vs. 0.7 ? 0.2 m m; p < 0.01). CPs were found in 34 out of 58 RA patients (58.6%) and 4 out of 34 (11.8%) participants in the control group (p < 0.001). The number of CPs per patient was significantly higher in the RA group compared to the control group (1.4 ? 0.9 vs. 0.2 ? 0.4; p < 0.001). The cIMT, the presence and number of CPs, and the severity of carotid artery stenosis were not statistically significantly related to disease activity. There was a statistically significant direct correlation between the duration of RA and the percent-age of carotid arterial stenosis (r = 0.320, p = 0.034). Conclusion. The cIMT and the presence and number of CPs per patient were significantly higher in RA patients. More-over, there was a positive correlation between RA disease duration and the severity of carotid artery stenosis. This study showed that RA represents an independent risk factor for an increase in cIMT and the development of sub-clinical atherosclerosis.
Efficiency of a 3-week multicomponent rehabilitation on improving the function in a patient with Friedreich’s ataxia: A case report
Authors: Samardzic Vesna
Published: March 2022

Introduction. Friedreich?s ataxia (FA) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease. Ataxia, as the cardinal symptom, affects the trunk, with swaying, imbalance, and falls, as well as the limbs, with increasing difficulty in activities of daily living. Physical therapy has been recognized as a means of managing physical symptoms and maximizing function in affected persons. To our knowledge, there are no studies that have evaluated the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stabilization techniques in the rehabilitation of patients with such a diagnosis. Case report. We present a 26-year-old female with FA who had severe truncal and limb ataxia, speech difficulty, and poor walking ability. During the three-week rehabilitation, an individually tailored physical therapy program based on PNF stabilization techniques was applied. The implemented rehabilitation program resulted in an overall functional improvement. The reduction in ataxia was registered according to the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA). The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) instrument ? a component of locomotion, revealed greater independence in walking. Conclusion. A rehabilitation program based on PNF stabilization techniques may reduce ataxia and improve walking ability in patients with FA.
Noninvasive, Blood-Based Biomarkers as Screening Tools for Hepatic Fibrosis in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Meritsi Angeliki , Latsou Dimitra , Manesis Emanuel , Gatos Ilias , Theotokas Ioannis , Zoumpoulis Pavlos , Rapti Stamatia , Tsitsopoulos Eustathios , Moshoyianni Hariklia , Manolakopoulos Spilios , Pektasides Dimitrios , Thanopoulou Anastasia
Published: March 2022

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is dramatically increasing in parallel with the pandemic of type 2 diabetes. Here, the authors aimed to assess the performance of the most commonly used noninvasive, blood-based biomarkers for liver fibrosis (FibroTest, NAFLD fibrosis score, BARD score, and FIB-4 Index) in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Liver stiffness measurement was estimated by two-dimensional shear wave elastography. Finally, the authors assessed the diagnostic role of ActiTest and NashTest 2 in liver fibrosis in the examined population.
Dasiglucagon Effectively Mitigates Postbariatric Postprandial Hypoglycemia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial
Authors: Nielsen Casper K. , Øhrstrøm Caroline C. , Kielgast Urd L. , Hansen Dorte L. , Hartmann Bolette , Holst Jens J. , Lund Asger , Vilsbøll Tina , Knop Filip K.
Published: March 2022

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the efficacy and safety of dasiglucagon, a novel stable glucagon analog in a liquid formulation, in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)–operated individuals suffering from postbariatric hypoglycemia (PBH).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, 10 RYGB-operated participants with continuous glucose monitoring–verified PBH were randomly assigned to 3 trial days, each consisting of a 240-min standardized liquid mixed-meal test with the subcutaneous injection of placebo or 80 μg or 200 μg dasiglucagon.

RESULTS

Compared with placebo, treatment with both 80 and 200 μg dasiglucagon raised nadir plasma glucose (PG) (placebo: 3.0 ± 0.2 mmol/L [mean ± SEM]; 80 μg dasiglucagon: 3.9 ± 0.3 mmol/L, P = 0.002; 200 μg dasiglucagon: 4.5 ± 0.2 mmol/L, P = 0.0002) and reduced time in hypoglycemia (PG <3.9 mmol/L) by 70.0 min (P = 0.030 and P = 0.008).

CONCLUSIONS

Single-dose administration of dasiglucagon effectively mitigated postprandial hypoglycemia.
EXTRANEOUS DIFFUSION KINETICS OF AMMONIUM IONS ADSORPTION IN THE PRESENCE OF OTHER IONS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Sabadash Vira , Gumnitsky Jaroslaw ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Petrus Roman ,   Pzeszów University of Technology
Published: March 2022

The article presents the results of the study of the kinetics of ions adsorption from multi-component mixtures. The isotherms of sorption of ammonium nitrogen in the presence of phosphates indicate a decrease in the exchange capacity of zeolite due to its competition for active absorption centres. This study was carried out with two ions of inorganic nature. In the presence of the third organic component in the solution (protein substance - albumin), the sorption capacity of zeolite decreases even more in comparison with ammonium ions. It was found that in the presence of phosphates, the equilibrium capacity of zeolite towards ammonium decreases by about 30%; in the three-component system the reduction reaches about 70%.
FRONTLINE CITIES AND TOWNS OF PODILYA DURING THE GREAT WAR: CURRENT STATE OF PRESERVATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BUILDINGS OF THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE SOUTH-WESTERN FRONT IN KAMYANETS-PODILSKYI AND PROSKURIV
Authors: Nahnybida Ruslan
Published: March 2022

The article provides superficial information about the state of frontline towns and cities of Podilya during the First World War. Documents on the destruction of houses in the first days of the capture of Kamyanets-Podilskyi by Austrian troops are given. The plan of the city of Kamyanets-Podilskyi in 1905, on which there were marked the buildings where the headquarters of the divisions of the South-Western Front in 1915-1916 were located, is used in the article. Selected documents from the archives of the Southern Army concerning the events on the Russian-Austrian Front in 1915-1918, preserved in AGAD, are presented in the article, as well as a brief description of them. The main emphasis in the article is on the condition of the two buildings in which the headquarters of the South-Western Front were located, and the commander of the front, O. Brusilov, probably lived there. The historical past of the house at 38 Lesya Ukrainka Street in Kamyanets-Podilskyi is analyzed and its architectural description is given. Local historians suggest that the building under study was built at the expense of the city as a residence for the reception of guests and delegations by the mayor. During his visit to Kamyanets-Podilskyi on March 30, 1916, Russian Emperor Nicholas II spent the night in the house with his adjutant, Count Vladimir Fredericks. Local historians also suggest that it was here that General Alexey Brusilov planned his famous breakthrough with Russian troops on the Austro-German front. In 1917, General Lavr Kornilov had a conversation in the house with the future Hetman of Ukraine, then General of the Russian Army Pavlo Skoropadskyi, about his participation in the coup and the overthrow of the Provisional Government. The same is done for the house at 4 Gagarina Street in Khmelnytskyi (historical name of the city is Proskuriv). The appendices contain secret maps of the Austrian military command, unpublished drawings and forgotten photographs of the 1920s and 1930s, which show the condition of some cultural heritage sites after the Great (First) World War. Of the large number of the listed real estate objects, only two of the above-described monuments, namely the house at 38 Lesya Ukrainka Street in Kamyanets-Podilskyi and the house at 4 Gagarina Street in Khmelnytskyi, monument protection accounting documentation was prepared. Other real estate objects, mentioned in the publication, in the settlements of Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi regions, which were damaged during the Great War, remain unexplored, unpromising and forgotten.
DAMPAK REFORMASI INDONESIA DALAM CERPEN CLARA KARYA SENO GUMIRA AJIDARMA
Authors: Arti Heni Suci
Published: March 2022

Abstrak: Krisis ekonomi moneter yang terjadi di Indonesia pada Mei 1998 menyebabkan masyarakat Indonesia mengalami kerapuhan dalam bidang ekonomi dan finansial. Krisis ekonomi ini terjadi pada era Orde Baru yang pada saat itu Soeharto menjabat sebagai Presiden Indonesia. Bermula dari krisis ekonomi, menyebabkan kerusuhan dan kekacauan yang berimbas pada kehidupan masyarakat Indonesia. Pemerkosaan massal dan pemusnahan kaum Tionghoa, penjarahan dan ketidakadilan merupakan bentuk-bentuk kerusuhan yang terjadi. Sehingga, reformasi hadir sebagai dampak dari kerusuhan tersebut. Penelitian ini hadir untuk membahas kerusuhan yang terjadi secara detail dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif mengenai cerpen Clara.Kata Kunci: dampak Reformasi, Indonesia, Orde Baru, cerita pendek Clara Abstract:  The monetary economic crisis that occurred in Indonesia in May 1998 caused Indonesian society to experience vulnerability in the economic sector. This economic crisis occurred during the New Order era, at which time Suharto served as President of Indonesia. Starting from the economic crisis, causing riots and chaos that impacted the lives of the Indonesian people. Mass rape and extermination of Chinese people, looting and injustice were the forms of rioting that occurred. Thus, reform was present as a result of the riots. For this reason, this study is here to discuss the riots that occurred in detail using descriptive qualitative methods regarding the short story of Clara.Keywords: the impact of Reformation, Indonesia, New Order, short stories Clara
URGENSI MEMBANGUN EKSTRAKURIKULER TEATER DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH JAKARTA SELATAN SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN APRESIASI SASTRA
Authors: Urfah Noviyanti
Published: March 2022

Abstrak: Urgensi Membangun Ekstrakurikuler Teater di Sekolah Menengah Jakarta Selatan sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Apresiasi Sastra. Ekstrakurikuler teater sangat berpengaruh dalam meningkatan penilaian dan kemampuan memahami mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Sekolah Menengah se-Jakarta Selatan. Selain itu, ekstrakurikuler teater juga memengaruhi kemampuan siswa dalam keterampilan berbicara yang baik di depan umum, melatih olah rasa dan olah tubuh serta meningkatkan percaya diri. Dalam penelitian ini, menggunakan metode deskriptif-kualitatif, wawancara, dan kajian pustaka. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui urgensi ekstrakurikuler teater dalam upaya meningkatkan apresiasi sastra. Ekstrakurikuler teater terbukti mampu meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia, khususnya apresiasi sastra.Kata kunci: Teater; Sastra; Siswa; Pembelajaran;Abstract: Urgency To Build Theater Extracurricular In Secondary Schools South Jakarta As An Effort To Increase Literature Appreciation. Theater extracurriculars are very influential in increasing assessment and the ability to understand Indonesian language subjects in secondary schools throughout South Jakarta. In addition, theater extracurricular activities also affect the students' ability to speak well in public, train feelings and body exercises, and increase self-confidence. This study, using descriptive-qualitative methods, interviews, and literature review. The purpose of this study was to determine the urgency of the extracurricular theater in an effort to increase literary appreciation. The theater extracurricular has proven to be able to improve students' understanding in learning Indonesian, especially literary appreciation.Keywords : Theater; Literary; Student; Learning;
Challenges of Short Sentence Writing Encountered by First-Year Saudi EFL Uundergraduate Students
Authors: Ibrahim Alsalami Ahmed
Published: March 2022

This paper is set up to outline the most common challenges in writing short sentences encountered by the first-year students at the English language departments at Al-Baha University campuses. The study is considered necessary because it raises the awareness of both students and instructors to improve their sentence writing. A mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative) was used to collect the data using questionnaires and interviews. Approximately122 students who study English as a Foreign Language (EFL), (%50.4 females and %49.6 males), together with 30 EFL instructors (15 males and 15 females) who were randomly selected. The paper addresses three questions. They are: 1) What common challenges do students face when writing short sentences?, 2) What are the most frequent challenging short sentence components among the students?, and 3) What are the differences between male and female students regarding difficulties in writing short sentences?. The study found significant challenges in constructing short sentences, distinguishing between active and passive voice, and using conjunctions, punctuation, quantifiers, and appropriate auxiliary verbs. Additionally, students encountered difficulties in building short sentences. Moreover, the study revealed that a high percentage of students have very low English writing skills practice. To overcome any obstacles and push students forward in their learning later, this study highly recommended that EFL instructors should pay more attention to the development of writing skills. Thus, extra written activities and peer assessment must be granted to students in writing short sentences. Moreover, more research should be done to explore and evaluate the most prevalent problems and barriers that first-year students encounter using written samples and paperwork.
Potencionalita dětí v náhradní rodinné péči: ... od očekávání k autonomii
Authors: Řezáč Karel
Published: March 2022

Cílem knihy je nalezení odpovědi na hlavní výzkumnou otázku „Jaká očekávání mají dospívající děti v náhradní rodinné péči od sociálních pracovníků z hlediska svých potencialit?“. Publikace se zabývá výzkumným problémem roztříštěnosti moci rozhodovat o životě ohrožených dětí v České republice a s ním související problematikou autonomie a participace těchto dětí na procesu rozhodování. V rámci konceptualizace jsou vymezena teoretická východiska pojmů očekávání, capability approach, dospívající dítě, náhradní rodinná péče a sociální pracovník. Dále kniha zahrnuje metodickou a interpretační část dvoufázového výzkumu smíšené strategie. Součástí výzkumu bylo kvantitativní psychometrické dotazníkové šetření výzkumného vzorku dospívajících dětí v náhradní rodinné péči, které bylo podrobené statistické analýze, a kvalitativní rozhovory s dospívajícími dětmi v náhradní rodinné péči, jejich pěstouny a sociálními pracovníky. Kvalitativní část byla realizována na základě přístupu deduktivně kvalitativní analýzy. Získaná data byla zpracována otevřeným, axiálním a selektivním kódováním, kategorizací a analýzou negativních případů. V interpretační části a závěru jsou představena výsledná zjištění a formulace doporučeních pro praxi, teorii a další výzkum.
Lipid composition of oocytes and tissues of sturgeons depending on conditions of detention
Authors: Bakhareva Anna Aleksandrovna , Grozesku Yulia Nikolaevna , Barinova Victoria Vladimirovna , Miburo Zachary
Published: March 2022

Shortage of sturgeon spawners has led to the need for reservation and long-term detention of spawners, creation of their own brood stocks. The issues of assessing the functional state of producers and the reproductive products and offspring become topical. The wintering conditions of fish in cages at the natural course of temperatures negatively affect their physiological state. During this period, the fish actively move in the cages, but do not feed. The detention of sturgeon spawners in the pools with regulating the parameters of the aquatic environment makes it possible to stabilize the cycle of maturation of the gonads and increase the number of fish-producing females. The lipid composition of caviar affects its fish-breeding quality. The main components of sturgeon caviar fats are triglycerides and lipoid substances, which are represented by phospholipids that are actively involved in generative metabolism during the maturation of gonads. The main fraction of oocyte lipids is represented by triglycerides, whose level in the oocytes of fish from recirculating water installation (RWI) is higher in comparison with cage fish. It was found that sterlet oocyte lipids are mainly represented by triglycerides. Their concentration in the oocytes of fish kept in RWI is higher in comparison with fish kept in cages. Against the higher amount of triglycerides in fish roe from RWI, a decrease in the level of phospholipids and cholesterol was noted. The aging conditions of producers affect the composition of the main lipid fractions. As a result of the research, a relationship was established between the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the tissues of aquatic organ-isms and environmental conditions. The amount of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids in the muscles of fish kept in RWI was higher than in the tissues of fish kept in cages. Increasing proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the eggs of fish kept in cages indicates a fairly high utilization of monounsaturated fatty acids.
Influence of some natural plant additives on the organoleptic and rheological characteristics of minced meat and sausage products from sharptooth catfish
Authors: Korzhavina Yuliya Nikolaevna , Alshevsky Dmitriy Leonidovich , Ustich Vladimir Ivanovich
Published: March 2022

Minced fish manufacturing and producing various products from it are recognized as one of the promising trends, since it is possible to process not only valuable fish species, but also fish with a reduced market value or small size. The technology for the production of minced fish allows using not only minced fish meat, but also fillers of various nature. Developing multicomponent minced fish products is becoming more important every year. Using the aquaculture species in the industrial production of fish products will expand the raw material base, as well as enrich the range of products. The advantages of using clarid catfish meat include: no scales, tasty meat, relatively low cost of the raw material. This object is gaining more and more popularity among Russian fish farmers. This is due, inter alia, to an increase in the volume of aquaculture production. Improving the quality of products obtained from minced fish is possible due to the introduction of various fillers, structure-forming agents, dietary fibers, and various protein fortifiers. All this makes it possible to improve the organoleptic, physicochemical and rheological characteristics of the finished product, as well as to increase the biological value. The use of structure-regulating additives in the production of fish products allows to improve their properties, as well as create a large number of various recipes. There have been shown the results of studies of the effect of natural vegetative fillers, such as wheat flour, corn starch, corn flour, rice flour, flaxseed flour, whole grain spelled flour on the rheological characteristics of raw minced clary catfish and organoleptic characteristics of thermally processed samples. According to the combination of rheological and organoleptic indicators, the recommended samples for further research are samples with the addition of corn starch, flaxseed, corn and rice flour.