bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Copyright Literacy of Library and Information Science Professionals in India: A Survey
Authors: Naheem K. T.
Published: November 2020

This paper presents the results of an online survey of Indian Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals’ knowledge and awareness about copyright-related issues. Results of the study unveil the copyright literacy level of Indian LIS professionals. Only a small proportion of respondents are familiar with copyright related issues. It is concluded that the level of familiarity of Indian LIS professionals with issues concerning copyright is inadequate as compared to the significance of the topic.
Vernacular Language Collection in the National Digital Library: A Study of Gujarati Collection
Authors: Zala Lavji N.
Published: November 2020

This study aims at examining the Gujarati collection in the National Digital Library (NDL) in India. The NDL contains 8 broad categories of material such as Text, Audio, Image, Video, Presentation, Animation, Simulation and Application in 197 languages of the globe. This study is limited to an analysis of textual documents in Gujarati language within NDL.
Pattern of Referencing in Open Access Journals: An Analytical Study of Two Journals Indexed in SJR
Authors: Badhai Diptimayee , Maharana Bulu
Published: November 2020

Internet has brought about revolutionary changes in scholarly publishing. Open access to research is believed to improving the quality of research. This paper is based on different patterns of referencing in two open access journals.
How KOHA OPAC can be Designed and used as Library Website: A Practical Approach
Authors: Duragappa  , Sheshadri K. N.
Published: November 2020

This work is intended to provide HTML and CSS Codes to design the effective OPAC page to use as Library OPAC as well as Library website. The main objective of the study was to define easy to adopt steps to design OPAC. Authors have tried to demonstrate design of Library website by using KOHA OPAC page with help of HTML and CSS code (Annexure 1).
MOOCs for Professional Development of Teachers through E-Learning System: The Indian Scenario
Authors: Kayal Soumen , Kayal Baisakhi Das
Published: November 2020

E-learning is an innovative approach to utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to provide learning opportunities to a wide audience. It allows interaction between learners and teachers. In recent years, in order to adapt to the changing role of the teachers to accommodate 21st century learning practices, E-learning has changed teaching-learning in the higher education system of India. The Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) is one of the gateways of E-learning system for in-service teachers of college and university in India. Academic libraries also play vital role in the changing method of teaching and learning process for MOOCs development. The purpose of this paper is to present changes in the use of the technology in online learning and universal access to knowledge through Swayam, the platform for offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in India. The findings revealed that the online refresher course has different parameters or factors which provide information about distinct aspects of MOOCs for professional development and engagement of in-service teachers
Job Satisfaction of School Library Professionals: A Case Study of Asansol Sub-division
Authors: Mondal Debdas
Published: November 2020

A school library caters to the young minds. The level of job satisfaction among school librarians is an important issue. The present study seeks to examine the level of job satisfaction of school librarians. The sub-divisional area of Asansol in West Bengal has been selected for this case study. This study shows a significant link between satisfaction and dissatisfaction of school librarians in the mentioned area.
Myocardial Infarction in Women of Reproductive age: Risk Factors, Clinical Picture, Prognosis
Authors: Seliverstova D. V. , Yakushin S. S.
Published: November 2020

Aim        To study risk factors (RF) and clinical and anamnestic features of the course and prediction in women with a preserved menstrual cycle and postmenopausal women after ST segment elevation (STEMI) and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).

Material and methods        This study included 121 women aged 32 to 55 years diagnosed with MI. The patients were divided into two groups, group 1 (study group) consisting of 60 women with preserved menstrual function (1А, STEMI; n=38; age, 48.3±5.7 years and 1B, NSTEMI; n=22; age. 49.0±4.8 years), and group 2 (control) consisting of 61 postmenopausal women (2А, STEMI; n=43; age, 49.05±4.9 years; 2B, NSTEMI; n=18; age, 49.9±3.5 years). Beside the analysis of RF and clinical features, a prediction was produced for each subgroup at one year after discharge from the hospital based on the following indexes: hospitalization for unstable angina, non-fatal MI, revascularization, cardiovascular (CV) death, and major adverse cardiac events (MACE), which included all these outcomes.

Results   In all subgroups, the most frequent RFs were arterial hypertension (AH), overweight and obesity, family history, smoking, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). Among patients with STEMI, smoking was significantly more frequently observed in the group with preserved menstrual function. Oral contraceptives were used by 3 and 6 women of reproductive age in the STEMI and NSTEMI subgroups, respectively. Incidence of STEMI as the onset of ischemic heart disease (IHD, 46.7%) was higher than in subgroup 2A (27.9 %; р=0.003). Early postinfarction angina was a more frequent complication of MI in subgroup 1A than in 2A (р=0.02).

Conclusion            The incidence rate of RFs, including AH, overweight and obesity, dyslipidemia, family history, and DM2, was similar in both STEMI and NSTEMI groups. Incidence rate of smoking was statistically significantly higher in subgroup 1A. One-year prediction for women with STEMI and NSTEMI was comparable irrespective of the presence or absence of the menstrual function.
Metaheuristic Optimization of Ammonia Factor as a Eutrophication Pollution Emission Descriptor for Trophic State Stability
Authors:   the Electronics and Communications Engineering Department of the De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, Concepcion II Ronnie S. , Lauguico Sandy C. , Bandala Argel A. , Alejandrino Jonnel D. , Dadios Elmer P. , Sybingco Edwin
Published: November 2020

Aquaponic toxicity relies on the combinations of its pollution parameters that are dissolved in water and emitted in air. Ammonia is considered as an important indicator affecting aquaculture species, water nutrient imbalance and air pollution. Trophic state of aquatic body is measured by ammonia. In this study, the suitability of metaheuristic models, namely, genetic algorithm, simulated annealing, water cycle algorithm, enhanced vibrating particles system and particle swarm optimization, in determining the optimum condition of ammonia factor for providing minimal toxicity and oligotrophication was determined by varying its corresponding hyperparameters. The parameters that were optimized are water temperature and pH level. These parameters significantly affect ammonia factor that is an essential contributor to eutrophication. The optimized genetic algorithm yielded the practical-ideal fitness function value for ammonia factor as to compare with other optimized metaheuristics based on optimizing time. It selected the 50 fittest individuals based on their fitness score with the rate of 0.2 and proceeds to recombination process to extract characteristics from parent chromosomes with crossover rate of 0.8. The mutation rate of 0.01 was injected to form diversity and to test if the global solution was attained. The tournament size is 4 and the reproduction elite count is 2.5. The best condition of the ammonia factor was extracted when the number of generations has been reached. The GA results showed that the optimum condition for ammonia factor that will prevent eutrophication and provide ecological balance in aquaponic system needs a temperature of 29.254 °C and pH of 7.614.
Statistical Study of the Effect of Particle Properties on the Particle Penetration in the Idealized Trachea
Authors:   Environmental Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand, Piemjaiswang R. , Chalermsinsuwan B.
Published: November 2020

The particulate matter (PM) is one of the harmful pollutants that causing an impact on human health. To study the significance of those small particle properties, the research had been conducted using three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics with the Eulerian-Lagrangian approach. The trajectories of the particles were tracked and recorded. The effect of particle diameter, particle density, and particle sphericity on the escaped particle percentage was investigated and characterized using the statistical analysis of variance. The results showed that the particle diameter, particle density, their interaction, and the quadratic effect of the particle diameter played important roles in the penetration of those injected particles.
Density, Viscosity, and Physical CO2 Diffusivity of Novel Formulated Solvent N-Methyl-4-Piperidinol and 2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol for Carbon Capture
Authors:   the Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand and the Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand, Sema Teerawat , Kiattinirachara Thanthip , Ranong Pipat Na , Posoknistakul Pattaraporn , Jiraratananon Ratana
Published: November 2020

Amine based CO2 capture is considered as one of the most effective technologies for mitigating global warming and climate change problems. The key of this technology is to use as highly effective solvent. In the present work, novel formulated MPDL-AMP solvent has been firstly introduced. Its essential data for determining and investigating the solvent performance as an alternative solvent for capturing CO2 has not yet been reported. Therefore, density, viscosity, and physical CO2 diffusivity of novel formulated MPDL-AMP solvent were determined in this work over ranges of concentrations and temperatures of 25%wt. MPDL/5%wt. AMP to 15%wt. MPDL/15%wt. AMP and 313 K to 333 K, respectively. The physical data reported in the present work are important for determining the optimum hydrodynamics of the fluid flow inside the absorption column as well as designing the height of the column through the kinetics and the mass transfer data. The results observed in the present work showed that the novel formulated MPDL-AMP solvent should be further investigated for its potential to be used as an alternative solvent for capturing CO2.
A prospective randomized comparison of short-term outcome of laparoscopic, totally extra-peritoneal and trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal repairs for inguinal hernia
Authors: Kumar Saurabh , Kaur Manmeet
Published: November 2020

Background: Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia is steadily gaining popularity among general surgeons. Laparoscopically the preperitoneal space can be approached in two different ways, as a result of which two techniques of laparoscopic repair have emerged. We performed this study to compare the two techniques in a randomized setting in order to ascertain, if possible, which of these techniques is preferable when there is a choice.  Methods: This randomized, comparative study was conducted at Shri Mahant Indiresh hospital, Dehradun over a period of three years. Patients with unilateral, uncomplicated, inguinal hernia were randomized into two groups for undergoing surgery using either of these techniques. Patients’ demography and both intraoperative and postoperative variables were compared between the two groups.Results: Mean duration of surgery and mean pain scores in early postoperative period were found to be higher for transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) group as compared to totally extraperitoneal (TEP) group. Intraoperative and postoperative complications as well as hospital stay were not significantly different between the two groups.Conclusions: In this study TEP has been found to have an edge over TAPP in some respect but as per the available evidence both techniques are safe and choice of procedure may be tailored according to individual cases.
Evaluation of epithelial mesenchymal transition markers snail and slug as predictor of nodal metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Arya Suvarcha , Arora Vipin , Taneja Harish Chand , Gogoi Priyanka
Published: November 2020

Background: Presence of regional neck node metastasis in head and neck cancer is a major determinant of overall survival. In patients presenting with neck node metastasis, there is a fifty percent decrease in overall survival, irrespective of the treatment modality. Tumor, nodes, metastases staging system, based on the anatomical extent of disease is used to predict patient prognosis and need for adjuvant treatment. Advent of immune based therapy has led to development of new molecular markers which can predict the disease aggressiveness by predicting lymph node and distal metastasis. Epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) in cancer is thought to convert the stable epithelial cells to mesenchymal cells that acquire properties of invasion with regional and distal metastasis.

Methods: In the current study we evaluated the expression of EMT markers snail and slug in oral squamous cell carcinoma with and without neck node metastasis in 86 patients.

Results: In this study, snail positivity was observed in 72 cases (83.72%), slug positivity was observed in 52 cases (60.46%) and either of the two expressions was observed in 77 cases (89.53%). Found that snail was significantly associated with clinical nodal status (p=0.037) and post-op histopathological nodal status (p=0.003). Also found that slug was significantly associated with clinical nodal status (p<0.001), post-op histopathological nodal status (p=0.001) and perineural invasion (p=0.003).

Conclusions: Snail and slug positivity correlates with clinical and post-op histopathological nodal status and thus can be used as a predictor of nodal metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Analisis Pemasaran Komoditas Cabai Rawit Merah di Desa Brajan, Kecamatan Prambanan, Kabupaten Klaten
Authors: Hastuti Hastuti , Sari Asri Nidya Angga
Published: November 2020

Klaten District is one of the producers of red cayenne pepper in Indonesia. Brajan Village is one of the villages in Prambanan District that produces red cayenne pepper. Brajan Village has a strategic location, which is near the border of Central Java province, so it has a very diverse marketing channel for red cayenne pepper. The number of marketing channels affects the price at the consumer level which affects the marketing margin. This research aims are: to analyze the comparison of member farms with non member farmer groups of red cayenne pepper, to analyze the channels and functions of the red cayenne pepper marketing, and to analyze the efficiency of the red cayenne pepper market in Brajan Village, Prambanan Sub-District, Klaten District. The analysis methods used are income analysis, R/C ratio analysis, analysis of channel and function marketing, marketing margin analysis, farmer's share analysis, B/C ratio analysis, and analysis of price transmission elasticity. The results showed that the income of red cayenne pepper farming at the cash cost of member farmers and non-member farmer groups are profitable. Income on total costs to member farmers is profitable, while non member farmers are losses. There are 12 marketing channels for red cayenne pepper in Brajan Village, and the marketing channels in the form of farmers to sub district collectors to retail traders to final consumers are the most efficient marketing channels.

Keywords: B/C ratio, farmer's share, marketing channel, marketing margin, price transmission elasticity
Keanekaragaman Mikrob Fungsional Rizosfer Nanas dengan Berbagai Tingkat Produktivitas
Authors: Utami Aditya Dyah , Wiyono Suryo , Widyastuti Rahayu , Cahyono Priyo
Published: November 2020

Functional microbes of rhizosphere play important roles in nutrient transformation and controlling disease as well as in supporting plant growth and development. However, there is no study on the role of functional microbes on pineapple productivity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the abundance and diversity of soil functional microbes at different growth phases at two levels of productivity and their correlations to disease incidence. The research process included sampling of pineapple rhizospheric soil from vegetative and generative phases pineapples at low and high plant productivity sites, observations of disease incidence, and isolations of functional microbes. Functional groups of bacteria were Azotobacter, phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, potassium-solubilizing bacteria, antibiotics-producing bacteria, IAA-producing bacteria, and chitinolytic bacteria. The soil sampling method was simple randomized sampling at 6 locations with an area of each location ± 5 ha with a depth of 20 cm. Rhizosphere were taken in plants grown in high productivity area (>60tons/ha) and low productivity area (<60 tons/ha) in vegetative and generative phases. The results showed that potassium-solubilizing bacteria, chitinolytic bacteria, and IAA-producing bacteria were more abundant during the generative phase compared to those during vegetative phase. While Azotobacter, phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, and antibiotic-producing bacteria were more predominant during vegetative phase at various crop productivy. Total density of microbes was higher in soil with high crop productivity than that in soil with low crop productivity. The abundance of chitinolytic bacteria and IAA-producing bacteria had negative correlation with disease caused by Erwinia chrysanthemi and Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Keywords: chitinolytic bacteria, growth phase, IAA, pineapple disease
Pengembangan Butiran Premiks untuk Fortifikasi Zat Besi dalam Beras
Authors: Kusnandar Feri , Setia Budi Faleh , Yustikawati  , Regiyana Yane , Budijanto Slamet
Published: November 2020

Iron-fortified rice potentially increases iron consumption in order to overcome anemia in Indonesia. Premix kernel can be applied as a fortificant vehicle being formulated into rice. The premix kernel is processed by mixing rice flour and iron source and extruded to yield rice-like extrudate. This research aimed to develop iron premix kernel using a double screw extruder and evaluate the fortificant homogeneity during mixing and stability due to washing as well as overall sensory acceptability of fortified rice. The premix kernel was made by mixing rice flour (1000 g), pyrophosphate ferries (containing 5,000 mg Fe), and GMS (10 g) for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 minutes, added with water (450 mL) and passed into an extruder at 80°C. The dry-mixed for 20 minutes yielded a homogenous premix kernel (6,030±135 mg/kg with RSD of 2.25%). The mixing of premix kernel and Pandanwangi rice (1:100) for 25 minutes using a blade mixer yielded fortified rice with iron content of 39 mg/kg and RSD of 13.56%. The washing process of fortified rice decreased iron content, and the percentage of iron loss was affected by the washing frequency. Raw and cooked fortified rice did not differ organoleptically from those without fortification.

Keywords: anemia, fortified rice, ferric pyrophospate, homogeneity, premix kernel
Исследование решающих правил распознавания объектов в малобазовой поляризационной измерительной системе при субполосной обработке сигналов
Authors: Олейник Иван Иванович
Published: November 2020

Показано, что в малобазовых поляризационных измерительных системах параметры принимаемых сигналов определяются характеристиками объекта при отражении от него зондирующих сигналов различных поляризаций. Показана возможность использования субполосного анализа для формирования векторов признаков распознавания. В качестве признаков распознавания предложено использование поляризационно-субполосного вектора, сформированного из принятых, отраженных от объекта сигналов. Разработаны двухальтернативные и многоальтернативные решающие правила распознавания и определены критерии принятия решений. Исследованы особенности построения решающих правил, определяемые рангом поляризационно-субполосной ковариационной матрицы объекта. Предлагается методика классификации объектов на этапе обучения с использованием оценокпараметров распределения поляризационно-субполосного вектора.
Políticas públicas en América Latina: abordajes a partir de Amartya Sen
Authors: Kujawa Henrique , Zambam Neuro José
Published: November 2020

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo general fundamentar la comprensión de políticas públicas para demostrar su repercusión, sea simbólica, sea en el cotidiano personal, familiar y social como forma de efectivizar la justicia social a través del ejercicio de la libertad, participación social en el poder de decisión y de la mejora de las capacidades (capabilities). La construcción del artículo surgió a partir de la revisión bibliográfica y de entrevistas realizadas con beneficiarios de las políticas públicas analizadas. Del impulso de políticas públicas estructuradas y eficaces, a partir de decisiones políticas adecuadas, dependen la superación de las graves desigualdades, la búsqueda de la equidad social y la renovación de la democracia.
Los retos pedagógicos de enseñar y aprender con TIC en el Nivel Superior
Authors: Merelas Yanina
Published: November 2020

En la actualidad, las TIC se han convertido en una herramienta productora de conocimiento, socialización, educación y de acceso a la información. Con la incorporación de las TIC a la enseñanza en todos sus niveles, se ha promovido un cambio no solo en las formas de enseñar y aprender: se han trasformado todas las prácticas institucionales. La educación tiene la responsabilidad de generar profesionales con capacidad de desenvolverse en entornos complejos y cambiantes que demanda continuamente nuevos aprendizajes debido a la rapidez con la que se desenvuelve la sociedad del conocimiento y la información. La dimensión tecnológica trasciende la existencia humana y es por ello que surge la necesidad de crear nuevas formas de alfabetización que nos permitan poder comprenderla y materializarla, y que promuevan el desarrollo de la capacidad de participar y actuar en forma autónoma y crítica en la sociedad. A partir de esto, es necesario reflexionar sobre la complejidad de las prácticas educativas en el nivel superior y en la construcción de criterios pedagógicos capaces de sustentar su desarrollo, permitiendo dar respuesta a los problemas actuales que el nivel atraviesa.El presente desarrollo pretendemos esclarecer la necesidad de la incorporación de las TIC en la enseñanza dentro todos los niveles educativos (especialmente en el nivel superior) y analizar cuáles son los retos pedagógicos que exigen la incorporación de las mismas en nuestras propuestas didácticas.
Overcoming Poverty in Multidimensional Poverty Interventions through Self-assessment and Mentoring
Authors: Pane Juan , Hammler Katharina
Published: November 2020

A microfinance organization in Paraguay has developed the “Poverty Stoplight” (PS), an innovative technological tool that allows families to self-assess their level of multidimensional poverty and start an integrated mentoring process whose goal is to empower families to eliminate multidimensional poverty based on what the participants value the most. During the program, a mentor works with participants to design a customized family plan to identify their most significant challenges in order to overcome their deprivations. The PS places human development and poverty elimination as the main objectives for the intervention. This paper has three elements. First, it presents the methodology for poverty intervention and the detailed tool (i.e. a multidimensional metric) used to encourage reflecting and promoting agency. Second, it uses the Capability Approach to explore the potential of the PS intervention to increase agency and decrease multidimensional deprivations. Third, it presents results from an ongoing research project that evaluates the program’s effectiveness in helping participants overcome poverty. This empirical part is based on data collected between August 2015 and June 2017 from over 9,000 microfinance clients and analyzed using the technique of OLS regressions. The results indicate that participation in the program is indeed associated with a higher probability of overcoming multidimensional poverty.
Impact of organic substance on growth attributes of mat type rice seedlings in the trays for machine transplanting
Authors: Shahed A. B. M. , Hossen M. A. , M. R. Al Mamun , Tamanna T. A. , Mizanur M.
Published: November 2020

Rice seedling for mechanical transplanting must fulfill the prerequisites of guideline seedling block with uniform density of seedlings and between bending pulls for rolling. The present study was carried out at the Farm Power and Machinery Department, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet during Boro season/2018-19 with the objective to assess the impact of organic substance on agronomic attributes of mat type rice seedling. The seedling was raised on plastic rigid tray utilizing sandy clay loam (SCL) and sandy clay (SC) soil blending with the organic fertilizer of cow-dung (CD), rice bran (RB), rice husk (RH) and tea wastage (TW) at the rate of 0.0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%, respectively. Averaged across the rate of soil mixture, 5 to 15% of CD and RB with the both types of soil gave higher seedling height, leaf length and stem length while 20% of CD and TW also showed better result for number of leaves and stem thickness. Considering all parameters, 15 to 20% rice husk and tea wastage mixed with the sandy clay loam soil and 10 to 15% with the sandy loam soil gave good result. Be that as it may, seedling quality differed among the natural composts with the two kinds of soil more or less like CD > RB > TW > RH. Water requirement in the SC soil was more compared to SCL soil. It was observed that crack was formed on the sandy clay soil in tray. For both types of soil, the density of seeds in the mat at the rate of 6-7 seeds cm-2 was found at 80% of soil mixture along with rice bran. The findings of the study could be promoted widely in farmer’s field to raise better quality of mat type seedling for better performance of the mechanical rice transplanter which ultimately leads to getting better rice yield.
The effect of applying 4-stages on learning analysis and design of algorithms
Authors: Ülker Ezgi Deniz
Published: November 2020

The ability of analysing and designing an algorithm is quite essential for computer science education. The students in the Analysis and Design of Algorithms (ADA) course are expected to be able to solve problems by choosing one of the proper design methods and to analyse the algorithm’s performance in terms of various aspects. Instead of using traditional teaching approaches, a new 4-stage method is proposed to improve the concept of learning and teaching of algorithms. The instructor applied 4 consecutive stages during the tutorials and practical implementations. The students were asked a series of questions for evaluating not only themselves but also the new method and the instructor capability of handling the course by applying the 4-stages. According to the evaluations, the 4-stage method met the course objectives with noticeable rates and the course learning outcomes were achieved with high success rates when compared with the previous semester. In order to attain a sustainable achievement in teaching ADA, it is recommended to apply the 4-stage method every academic year. The application of 4-stages allows the instructor to be more efficient in programming teaching and the student more confident in programming, therefore it can be suggested for other programming related courses.

 

Keywords: Computer science education; Concepts of learning and teaching; Course learning outcomes; Programming teaching; Teaching approaches
Trauma effects on students and solutions to remedy behaviour and school achievement
Authors: Moery Alycia , Veitengruber Colleen , Fuller Lindsey , Bataineh Mohamed , Al-Bataineh Adel Tawfig
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effects of implementing trauma-informed practices, such as restorative circles and mindfulness techniques, on academic performance and student behaviour. A mixed methods study was initiated to implement restorative practices and mindfulness techniques in an urban fifth grade class. Research was conducted to determine its effects on building students’ resiliencies and lessening patterns of distress. Teacher self-reflection journals, Daily Behaviour Assessment tools and positive verbiage were logged and utilised over a 6-weeks period. The class consisted of 26 students, with 49% of the students receiving tier II and III instruction and 15% of the students receiving social work services. An enhancement in academic performance, student behaviour and classroom climate was observed by the researchers. It is recommended that the researcher continues monitoring the effects of incorporating restorative and mindfulness practices within the classroom for the remainder of the school year, in addition to initiating school-wide training.
Keywords: Childhood trauma, trauma-informed schools, restorative practices, mindfulness interventions, effects of trauma.
What Kind of Culture Should Teaching Assistants Be Familiar with?
Authors: Laborda Jesus Garcia , Vecan Iulia , Sauciuc Angela
Published: November 2020

Language Assistants have become an important resource for teachers in bilingual schools in Spain especially in the Madrid region. Most Language Assistants come from English speaking countries, especially from the United States. In their role as Language Assistants, they are expected to bring and share their knowledge about cultural aspects and content subjects and, at the same time, they need to share their beliefs and perspectives towards Spain and Spanish schools. Nevertheless, there is sometimes controversy around this topic as there are obvious differences and similarities between both cultures; one of them being the misconception regarding the type of culture the need to teach to students.
Assessment of limiting operational parameters for complicated technological systems of enterprises with common productive resources
Authors:   Omsk State Transport University (OSTU), Smirnov Viktor Alexandrovich
Published: November 2020

The paper presents studies on assessment of limiting operational parameters of systems with common productive resources and operating in conditions of technological, managerial and logistical risks. The author proposes to solve the scientific problem by the method of simulation modeling based on pattern networks.
Means for track availability checkup and rail failures
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Bushuev Sergey Valentinovich , Popov Anton Nikolaevich ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Popova Mariya Leonidovna ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT)
Published: November 2020

The paper provides an overview of means for track availability checkup used on the JSC RZD railway network. It is established that axle counting systems have a limited distribution and widely used track circuits don’t always prevent from train crashes. It means that track circuits don’t provide a complete safety of railway operation. As a result, the authors propose to widen the application of axle counting systems on objects of Russian railways. The authors have also carried out an analysis of fixed failures and determined parameters that have the greatest influence on their appearance, which will exclude the decrease in safety of railway operation at equipment of track section with axle counting systems.
Application of nano-additive to gasoline to increase environmental safety and fuel economy of cars
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin (UrFU), Magaril Elena Romenovna , Magaril Romen Zelikovich ,   Tyumen Industrial University (TIU), Skvortsova Elena Nikolaevna ,   Tyumen Industrial University (TIU), Anisimov Ilya Alexandrovich ,   Tyumen Industrial University (TIU)
Published: November 2020

The aim of the work is to study the possibilities of improving the environmental safety and fuel economy of cars using the developed nano-additive. The results of the influence of the additive application on the individual characteristics of gasoline and engines confirm an effective decrease in the surface tension of gasoline at the interface with air and in the pressure of saturated vapors. As a result, mixture formation in the engine is improved and evaporation losses, and hence air pollution by light hydrocarbons, are reduced. The use of gasoline with the nano-additive significantly reduces fuel consumption and requirements for the octane number, the noise level during the operation of cars and increases the environmental safety of the operation of vehicles.
Assessment of possibility to use KS-400 high-speed catenary suspension for direct current traction systems with increased voltage
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Paranin Alexander Viktorovich , Batrashov Andrey Borisovich ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Shumakov Konstantin Gennadyevich ,   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT)
Published: November 2020

The paper considers the possibility to use KS-400 high-speed catenary suspension for direct current traction systems with increased voltage of 12, 18 and 24 kV. It also presents the temperature of catenary wires at tractive rolling stock passing with maximum possible current. It is established that the passage of a current collector under the worst conditions of heat release is insignificant for catenary wires even at a voltage of 12 kV. According to the results of calculations at voltage of 12 kV and 18 kV, the current collector is the limiting element in the standby and traction modes with maximum current.
Mathematical formalization of indicators for organizational network assessment
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Gorelova Darya Yuryevna
Published: November 2020

The paper considers a group of indicators that characterize a network organizational structure. The author has studied various approaches for mathematical formalization of self-sufficiency (autarchy) of enterprises included in the organizational network. As a result, the author proposes an approach to calculation of self-sufficiency indicator based on 4 coefficients characterizing enterprise operation. Moreover, the paper considers the methods of calculating such indicators characterizing the organizational structure of the enterprise as coefficient of filling the orbits, coefficient of corporativity, coefficient of intraorbital connectivity of orbits, coefficient of connectivity of orbits, coefficient of participation, coefficient of dependence. The author substantiates basic ideas of developing a complex indicator of sustainability and a method for determination of sustainability of organizational network structures for managing a big company.
FORMALIZATION OF SEPARATED INTERESTS OF A CUSTOMER AND PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE PARTICIPANT
Authors:   Ural state university of railway transport (USURT), Gromov I. D. , Tikhonov P. M. ,   STM-Service LLC
Published: November 2020

The relevance of the problem of separated interests of economic subjects in procurement is outlined. The task of enhancement of economic subject procurement efficiency by virtue of reasonable choice of an executor is set. To solve the targeted task, a quantitative approach to assessment of separated interests of a customer and procurement procedure participant was proposed. Within the approach, coefficients of satisfying interests of a customer and procurement procedure participant were introduced and formalized. The foundation of formalization lies in logical development of existing score assessment methods of tender applications as regards separated interests as well as the notion of interaction of economic subjects in network organization structures. The expected result of interaction of a customer and procurement procedure participant is formalized in terms of a relative indicator, also characterizing interaction tenacity. The underlying strength of interaction of a customer and participant is determined. Appropriateness of the proposed quantitative approach is proved by verification results. The method of efficiency enhancement of economic subject procurement is formed on the basis of quantitative approach. Enhancement of efficiency is achieved through making rational managerial decisions, well-grounded by formalized interests of a customer and procurement procedure participant. Feasibility of this method as well as integration convenience of formalized interests into practically frequent automation elements of assessment of tender applications are confirmed by approbation results.
Attitude of residents of Krasnoyarsk Territory to the restriction on alcohol sales
Authors:   Krasnoyarsk Regional Centre for Public Health and Medical Prevention, Pukhova E.P. , Gornyi B.E. ,   National Research Centre for Therapy and Preventive Medicine, Kutumova O.Yu. ,   Krasnoyarsk Regional Centre for Public Health and Medical Prevention
Published: November 2020

The aim of the research. In connection with the adoption of new measures to limit alcohol consumption, from May to June 2020, specialists of health monitoring department of Krasnoyarsk Regional Center for Public Health and Medical Prevention conducted an online survey to study the attitude of both residents of the region and representatives of executive authorities to measures taken by the state to reduce the level of drunkenness in Russia. Material and methods. The article is based on the results of online survey. The survey involved 641 respondents over 18 years old, while 166 were representatives of local government. Results. It turned out that, in general, the population does not have negative attitude towards government restrictions on alcohol sale. However, some peculiarities of respondents’ attitude to government measures for the restriction of alcohol sales were revealed. It related to respondents’ gender and age, the fact of alcohol consumption and the status of the respondents’ influence on society. Conclusion. The study revealed the attitude peculiarities of region residents and representatives of regions territory administrations to restriction of alcohol sale taken by the state authorities. The study also included comparison of respondents’ opinions on restrictive measures depending on gender and age and the fact of alcohol consumption
On the occasion of 90-th anniversary of professor Jean Joseph Rapoport
Authors:   Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical Universit, Taranushenko T.E.
Published: November 2020

The jubilee article presents scientific and medical activities of one of the leading pediatricians of the USSR, the founder of Institute of Peoples of the North in Krasnoyarsk, the head of the Department of Pediatrics at Krasnoyarsk State Medical Institute, Professor Zhan Zhozefovich Rapoport. Professor Rapoport turned 90 on September 20, 2020. He is the patriarch of Soviet pediatric school. He was born in Paris and survived all the tragic moments of the ‘iron’ XX century and became the founder of pediatric school in Krasnoyarsk Territory.
Сognitive rehabilitation of cardiac surgery patients: problems and prospects
Authors:   State Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases, Tarasova I.V. , Trubnikova O.A. ,   State Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases, Kupriyanova D.S. ,   State Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases
Published: November 2020

The paper analyzes modern literature on methods of cognitive functions recovery as dual tasks, implying simultaneous execution of motor and cognitive tasks. There is ambiguity of currently obtained data on the effectiveness of dual tasks in cognitive rehabilitation of elderly people, people with traumatic and neurodegenerative brain damage. It is assumed that the success of dual tasks is associated with the severity of transfer and interference effects. Opportunities and prospects of using dual tasks in cognitive rehabilitation of patients after cardiac surgery are outlined.
Asthenic syndrome in elderly people: diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation trends
Authors:   Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Davidov E.L. , Tihonova N.V. ,   Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Shulmin A.V. ,   Vitebsk State Order of Friendship of Peoples Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus, Glushanko V.S. ,   Vitebsk State Order of Friendship of Peoples Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus, Zakharova A.S. ,   Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University
Published: November 2020

Considering the tendency for the increasing number of elderly people, the problem of improving life quality of this category of population become more relevant. Senile asthenia (“frailty”) is one of the key clinical conditions that is currently the most common and age-associated (geriatric syndromes) one leading to loss of autonomy, increased hospitalization, as well as to disability and mortality in elderly people. The article reviews domestic and foreign literature data on issues related to the peculiarities of this condition, tactics of managing patients with SAS, as well as existing measures to prevent the development and progression of “frailty” in elderly patients.
Drug-induced acute tubular necrosis
Authors:   Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Ostroumova O.D. , Klepikova M.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Dzamikhov K.K. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, De V.A. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Litvinova S.N. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
Published: November 2020

Nowadays, there is an increasing necessity to use a lot of medical products (MP) in one patient. This can lead to potential nephrotoxic adverse reactions (ADRs) among drugs. One of drug-induced kidney damage manifestations is acute tubular necrosis (ATN), which causes the development of severe complications associated with the use of hemodialysis and a high risk of mortality. The purpose of this review is to analyze literature data concerning groups of drugs and individual drugs, the intake of which is associated with the development of drug-induced ATN, risk factors, prevention and treatment methods. Among drug-induced ATN development risk factors are both general, associated with the development of drug-induced acute kidney damage (for example, age, history of chronic kidney disease, etc.), and specific ones, typical for certain groups of drugs. Most often, drug-induced ATN develops while taking antibacterial, antiviral and anticancer drugs. The main method of treatment for drug-induced ATN is abolition of nephrotoxic drugs, but if it is impossible, then there are certain patient management schemes. To prevent and to diagnose drug-induced ATN at early stages, that is the key for favorable prognosis, it is necessary to aware of doctors of different specialties about such pharmacotherapy complications.
Prevention of preterm birth. Сurrent state of the problem (literature review)
Authors:   Professor V. F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Konovalov V.N. , Tskhay V.B. ,   Professor V. F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Yametova N.M. ,   Professor V. F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University
Published: November 2020

Currently, despite the successes and progress in medicine, incidence of preterm births (PB) does not decrease in the world. Moreover, there is an increasing tendency in industrialized countries. Modern approach for PB prevention is based on incomplete understanding of its occurrence mechanisms, as well as sequence and timing of preventive measures. Primarily obstetricians and gynecologists focus their attention on identifying PB risk factors, as well as on cervical shortening, while prevention includes prescribing medications of progestogen group and / or methods of mechanical action on obturator cervical function. Effectiveness of the currently existing methods of PR prevention are analyzed in the review.
Tactics features for managing out-patients with cardiovascular comorbidity in Krasnoyarsk city
Authors:   Prof. V. F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Khramchenko M.A. , Karpenkova A.D. ,   Prof. V. F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Petrova M.M. ,   Prof. V. F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Kaskaeva D.S. ,   Prof. V. F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University
Published: November 2020

The aim of the research is to study the structure of cardiovascular continuum within comorbid pathology within outpatient clinic of Krasnoyarsk; to evaluate the quality of out-patients management in accordance with modern clinical guidelines. Material and methods. To conduct a single retrospective analysis, 1928 medical records of Krasnoyarsk cardiovascular out-patients were taken. All the patients consulted local therapists in 2018. Differences were statistically significant at p <0.05. Results. Comorbid pathology is observed in patients with CVD in 87% of cases, and its growth is noted with age. It was revealed that ischemic heart disease (CHD) and obesity are associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2). When using antihypertensive therapy, 43.2% of patients achieved blood pressure (BP) values <140/80 mm Hg. In 46.8% of cases, patients who were prescribed statins had total cholesterol (TC) values <5.0 mmol / L. Only 18.5% of patients with DM-2, following lipid-lowering therapy had a total cholesterol level <4.5 mmol / L, that was also registered only in 15.9% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Heart rate (HR) <80 beats / min was observed in 75% of patients taking drugs of b-blocker group. Conclusion. Cardiovascular comorbidity among patients is widespread and its rates are evidenced to increase with age. Antihypertensive, lipid-lowering and antithrombotic therapy do not fully comply with current clinical guidelines. It is necessary to individualize the approach to patients with combined pathology; to provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and to inform the population on primary and secondary prevention adequately
Humanocentrism in the discourse of lifelong education
Authors:   St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions, Elagina E.R.
Published: November 2020

Given are sets of rationale for implementation of the idea of humancentrism in the educational discourse of lifelong education, taking into account new trends in the openness of modern global digital society. The author argues the possibility of reorienting simulator of lifelong education to the individual and it’s self-realization in the context of improving quality of life of individual and their totality on ideas of philosophy of humancentrism.