bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Терапия ковидных осложнений с помощью терагерцевого излучения
Authors: Баграев Н.Т. , Головин П.А. , Клячкин Л.Е. , Маляренко А.М. , Преснухина А.П. , Реуков А.С. , Хромов В.С.
Published: May 2022

The results of the use of terahertz (THz) irradiation generated by a silicon nanosandwich under conditions of a stabilized source-drain current in the treatment of covid complications are presented. THz irradiation was used in addition to drug therapy for the treatment of patients with COVID-19, which made it possible to reduce the patient's stay in the intensive care unit, reduce the time of patient intubation and stay on mechanical ventilation, and reduce the radiological and pharmacological burden on the patient. An idea was obtained about the resonant response of a living biological tissue to THz irradiation, which made it possible to formulate requirements for irradiation parameters depending on the characteristics of the biological tissue under study. The characteristics of resonant frequencies for the pulmonary alveoli were determined, which made it possible to develop and use the proposed treatment method for the treatment of pneumonia caused by COVID-19.
Масс-спектрометрические исследования состава газовыделения живых организмов
Authors: Кузьмин А.Г. , Титов Ю.А. , Митина Г.В.
Published: May 2022

The quantitative and qualitative composition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of human exhaled air, the air environment of various types of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) of the genus Lecanicillium, used as an alternative to chemical pesticides to protect plants from pests, cabbage moth caterpillars, as well as spined soldier bug from the shield family, was studied using a quadrupole mass spectrometer. The main components found were acetone, acetic acid, and isoprene. These components in human exhalation are significant indicators for non-invasive disease diagnosis. For the first time, sulfur dioxide was found in the composition of VOC EPF, as one of the possible repellents. The caterpillars of cabbage moth secrete exclusively acetic acid.
Алгоритмы обработки изображений в секвенаторе ДНК Нанофор СПС"
Authors: Манойлов В.В. , Бородинов А.Г. , Сараев А.С. , Петров А.И. , Заруцкий И.В. , Курочкин В.Е.
Published: May 2022

The success of genomic sequencing is impossible without the development of information technologies and mathematical methods for data processing to establish various features in the analyzed objects (nucleic acids) and trends in their changes. The volume of experimental data in the research of the genome has grown significantly, and new methods and algorithms are required for their processing.
The primary stage of processing the data of devices for genomic parallel sequencing is the evaluation of the parameters of images obtained from video cameras in the form of electrical signals. The next stage of processing is the construction of a sequence of nucleotides according to algorithms that depend on the principle of operation of the device for sequencing nucleic acids. When performing this stage, algorithms for evaluating quality indicators for all individual readings (reads) are important. One of the ways to assess quality is to use algorithms based on the k-measure analysis methodology. The calculation of the number of occurrences of k-measures during the experiment on the parallel sequencing system makes it possible to assess the reliability of the analysis. In this article, algorithms for processing genetic analyzer data are considered.
Мониторинг естественного выведения апконверсионных наночастиц YVO-=SUB=-4-=/SUB=- : Yb, Er из организма виноградной улитки
Authors: Шмелев А.Г. , Никифоров В.Г. , Жарков Д.K. , Андрианов В.В. , Муранова Л.Н. , Леонтьев А.В. , Гайнутдинов Х.Л. , Лобков В.С. , Алькатани М.Х. , Хеммер Ф.Р.
Published: May 2022

We report on a method for detection of upconversion nanoparticles (UNPs) in biological preparations by using confocal microscopy technique. Approbation of the method was carried out by monitoring the natural excretion of an injected colloidal solution of YVO4: Yb, Er nanoparticles (0.2 ml, containing 15 mg ANP, dosage 600 mg/kg) with sizes from 10 nm to 700 nm into the snail. The experiments showed that the animal naturally eliminated the nanoparticles from the body within three days, while the excretion rate decreased over time. The threshold of sensitivity in the experiments was equal to one nanoparticle in 1 µl.
Исследование термоэлектрического эффекта в крови животных
Authors: Зайцев А.А. , Грабов В.М. , Сидоров А.В. , Кузнецов Д.В.
Published: May 2022

The paper presents the results of experimental measurements of thermoelectromotive force and electrical conductivity of animal blood samples and Ringer's medical solution, which are similar in their properties and chemical composition to human blood. The influence of the contributions of the ionic component and the contribution of blood corpuscles on the value of the thermoelectromotive force coefficient is analyzed. The effect of dilution with distilled water on thermoelectric properties and electrical conductivity of blood has been studied. The influence of the ionic composition of a model medical Ringer's solution on the coefficient of thermoelectromotive force is analyzed. The experimental results show that the coefficient of thermoelectromotive force of the blood samples under study is determined to a greater extent by the colloidal component of the shaped elements than by the contribution of the ionic subsystem. The results obtained indicate that thermoelectric phenomena in biological fluids can affect the activation of biochemical processes in the body of animals.
Кинетика формирования фотонного излучения при деформации и разрушении компактной костной ткани
Authors: Махмудов Х.Ф. , Махмудов А.Х.
Published: May 2022

A comprehensive study of deformation and destruction of compact bone tissue was carried out. Deformation of cylindrical samples was carried out in the mode of constant feed rate of the press plunger. During the experiments, deformation, changes in photon radiation on the surface of the samples and acoustic emission were recorded. It is shown that the initial accumulation of stresses on the relative axis of deformation for the occurrence of a crack on the lateral surface of the sample is the first link in the chain of formation of the micro-cut plane and an indicator of its orientation relative to the axis of the cylinder. The incipient plane of a macro-crack is a zone of increased local stresses, which stimulates the appearance of new microcracks in it. In this case, the exit of the microcrack to the lateral surface of the sample of compact bone tissue (human tibia) coincides in time with the registration of photoluminescence.
Decision-making Factors Toward the Adoption of Smart Home Sensors by Older Adults in Singapore: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Cao Yuanyuan , Erdt Mojisola , Robert Caroline , Naharudin Nurhazimah Binte , Lee Shan Qi , Theng Yin-Leng
Published: May 2022

Background

An increasing aging population has become a pressing problem in many countries. Smart systems and intelligent technologies support aging in place, thereby alleviating the strain on health care systems.

Objective

This study aims to identify decision-making factors involved in the adoption of smart home sensors (SHS) by older adults in Singapore.

Methods

The study involved 3 phases: as an intervention, SHS were installed in older adults’ homes (N=42) for 4 to 5 weeks; in-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 18 older adults, 2 center managers, 1 family caregiver, and 1 volunteer to understand the factors involved in the decision-making process toward adoption of SHS; and follow-up feedback was collected from 42 older adult participants to understand the reasons for adopting or not adopting SHS.

Results

Of the 42 participants, 31 (74%) adopted SHS after the intervention, whereas 11 (26%) did not adopt SHS. The reasons for not adopting SHS ranged from privacy concerns to a lack of family support. Some participants did not fully understand SHS functionality and did not perceive the benefits of using SHS. From the interviews, we found that the decision-making process toward the adoption of SHS technology involved intrinsic factors, such as understanding the technology and perceiving its usefulness and benefits, and more extrinsic factors, such as considering affordability and care support from the community.

Conclusions

We found that training and a strong support ecosystem could empower older adults in their decision to adopt technology. We advise the consideration of human values and involvement of older adults in the design process to build user-centric assistive technology.
Planificación ambiental y el reciclaje de desechos sólidos urbanos
Authors: Raza-Carrillo Diego , Acosta Jhosselyn
Published: May 2022

Se utilizaron datos de la base “What a Waste Global Database” del Banco Mundial, para comparar el porcentaje de residuos que se reciclan en las ciudades que cuentan con un plan de gestión ambiental con el de las ciudades que no cuentan con él. El resultado fue que la 86 ciudades que reportaron tener implementado un plan de manejo ambiental tuvieron un porcentaje de desechos sólidos reciclados (Me=17%) mayor que el de 30 ciudades que reportaron no contar con un plan (Me=4%); esta diferencia, además, resultó estadísticamente significativa.
Діагностика остеомаляції й остеопорозу в жінок у постменопаузі
Authors: Ignatiev O.M. , Turchin M.I. , Ermolenko T.O. , Kichmarenko O.D.
Published: May 2022

Незважаючи на подібний клінічний результат (переломи), морфоструктурні, етіологічні та патогенетичні характеристики остеопорозу й остеомаляції якісно відрізняються, і схеми лікування при даних станах будуть різними. Для виключення діагностичної помилки перед призначенням лікування пацієнту необхідно провести диференціально-діагностичні заходи, що визначають причину зниження мінеральної щільності кісткової тканини (МЩКТ). Під нашим спостереженням перебували 65 жінок у постменопаузі, середній вік яких становив 62,30 ± 2,74 року, зі зниженою МЩКТ, яким провели морфологічне дослідження кісткової тканини (КТ) під час ендопротезування з приводу перелому шийки стегнової кістки. Проведена рентгенівська денситометрія (остеоденситометр «Hologic Discovery» (СШA)). Функціональну оцінку стану кістково-м’язової системи проводили за допомогою апарату «InsightTM». Визначали рівень вітаміну D (25(ОН)D) у сироватці крові, остеопротегерину (ОПГ), маркер резорбції КТ С-термінальний телопептид колагену 1-го типу (СТх). Створено математичну модель, що дозволяє прогнозувати значення морфологічного показника «висока функціональна активність клітин КТ» при остеомаляції та остеопорозі через інші — найбільш прості та доступні — лабораторні показники (25(ОН)D, СТх, ОПГ), за даними рентгенівської денситометрії та обстеження на апараті «InsightTM» (альгометрія й інклінометрія).
Indelible Memory Clots: Child Abuse in Select Plays of Mahesh Dattani
Authors: Roy Debartha
Published: May 2022

Child abuse is rampant in any society, regardless of its socio-economic or religious background. The purpose of this paper is to summarize how Mahesh Dattani addresses indecent treatment of children and incest abuse in some of his plays - a trauma that victims are often unable to open up to and are forced to cope with throughout their lives. It also presents the mental and physical ordeals faced by several of the characters due to their bitter childhood experiences: how Mala and her mother Shanta never recovers from their painful encounters with incest abuse (“Thirty Days in September”), taunts that disabled children get habituated to (“Tara”) and the way Jiten and Nitin’s abusive father will shape their character for the worse in future (“Bravely Fought the Queen”). Findings from this present study will demonstrate that different human beings react to childhood trauma differently, regardless of whether they disclose their past traumatic incidents to others or not.
Impact of clinical pathways on treatment patterns and outcomes for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer: real-world evidence from a community oncology practice
Authors: Dickson Natalie R , Beauchamp Karen D , Perry Toni S , Roush Ashley , Goldschmidt Deborah , Edwards Marie Louise , Blakely Laura J
Published: May 2022

Introduction:
The evolving treatment landscape for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and complexities of regulations and reimbursement present challenges to community oncologists. Clinical pathways are tools to optimize care, but information on their value in the real world is limited. This retrospective study assessed treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in patients with stage I–III NSCLC pre- and post-pathways implementation at Tennessee Oncology, a large, community-based oncology practice in the USA.
Methods & Materials:
Chart data were abstracted for adults diagnosed with stage I–III NSCLC who received systemic treatment. Patients were divided into pre-pathways (treatment initiation 2014–2015) and post-pathways (treatment initiation 2016–2018) cohorts. Patient characteristics, treatment patterns and outcomes were summarized descriptively. Kaplan–Meier curves were used to assess time-dependent outcomes, and log-rank test was used to compare the cohorts.
Results:
291 patients were included (stage I–II: 38 pre-pathways, 55 post-pathways; stage III: 105 pre-pathways, 93 post-pathways). Duration on first-line (1L) therapy was similar for stage I–II patients pre- and post-pathways (median 1.9 months vs 2.1 months; p = 0.75), but increased for stage III patients post-pathways (2.1 months vs 1.4 months pre-pathways; p < 0.01). Achievement of a complete or partial response with 1L therapy was similar post-pathways among stage I–stage –IIII patients (60.0% vs 55.2% pre-pathways), but increased for stage III patients (56.0% vs 35.2% pre-pathways).
Conclusion:
Given that improvements in rates of treatment response post-pathways occurred only for patients diagnosed with stage III NSCLC, among whom immunotherapy uptake increased post-pathways, such improvements may be attributable to evolving practices in cancer care, including advances in treatment and care delivery, rather than clinical pathways implementation. Further research is warranted to assess the impact of clinical pathways in the current treatment era, given that immunotherapy has now become the standard of care in NSCLC.
Smart Parking Solution for Smart Cities Using Arduino
Authors: Khandait Dr. Mrs. S. P. , Basak Bidisha , Kaste Manjiri , Waghmare Ashwini , Dhole Siddhi , Burade Kajal
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Today’s world peoples are focusing more on internet. People are becoming dependent on internet as it makes our life easier and faster. In order to maximize the performance and accuracy of the urban area economic-development constant efforts are made in the field of IoT. With the help of IoT platforms we can connect the sensors with the internet. Therefore by using IoT we can implement many applications. The smart parking system is one of this IoT application. There are many problems regarding unplanned parking not only in India but also in many other countries of the world. Hence, we have Introduced IoT based parking system to reduce the issue of unplanned parking and also to reduced the traffic congestion. This project allow the user to find the vacant parking space in a given area. We have developed mobile application using which the user can easily check the availability of parking slot. Keywords: Arduino UNO, IoT, Ultrasonic Sensors, Wifi, Android Application
Comparison of Plantar Pressure in Patient with Hallux Valgus and Healthy Control and Effect of Demographic Characteristic on it: A Pixel Based Approach
Authors: Gupta Gauri , Bhatnagar Vibha , Mandloi Priyal
Published: May 2022

Abstract: There is no detailed information available about the differences in plantar pressure distribution between hallux valgus and healthy feet. The goal of this study was to evaluate the plantar pressure of the left and right feet in hallux valgus patients against healthy controls. The current research also looks at the impact of demographic factors on plantar pressure distribution. Furthermore, a correlation between the hallux valgus foot and radiographic measures such as the hallux valgus angle and intermetatarsal angle is investigated. There were 50 patients with hallux valgus (HV group) and 55 healthy matched controls (C group) who did not have hallux valgus in the research. Age, height, weight, and body mass index did not differ significantly between the HV and C groups. The CAD WALK open access database is used to obtain dynamic plantar pressure measurements. Using manual masking, the plantar region of the foot was divided into eight sections. When compared to healthy controls, the hallux valgus foot has three abnormal pressure patterns in the left foot and two abnormal plantar pressure patterns in the right foot in various regions. The comparison is done using the region of interest's peak pixel intensity. According to our findings, when the hallux valgus angle increases, plantar pressure characteristics change from the medial to lateral side of the forefoot. Demographic characteristics like age, height, and shoe size were discovered to be important considerations during a plantar pressure study. We may conclude from our findings that manual masking on 2D plantar pressure footprints is quite reliable. Keywords: hallux valgus deformity, hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, peak plantar pressure, plantar pressure distribution
Stock Market Analysis and Prediction
Authors: Shrikhande Paresh , Ramani Raghu , Bhalerao Rushi
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Stock price Analysis & Prediction is a one of the sought after and popular topic throughout the last decade. By using machine learning and deep learning (RNN & LSTM) methods to make stock price prediction using real time data. While using Deep learning functions to predict and analyze stock prices are becoming more prevalent in these recent days. Its observed and assumed that machine learning as well as deep learning methods with RNN and LSTM could produce accurate results in stock price prediction. That is why we would like to try our own methods for this project. We have used a number of stocks from the S&P 500 namely as inputs and target. The data will contain open, high, and low, close, adjacent close and volume as its 6 variables. The adjacent close of each stock will become the target, and rest of the variable for a particular stock as well as all the other variables of other respective stocks will become as inputs. Index Terms: RNN: Recurrent Neural Network, S&P 500: Standard and Poor’s 500, LSTM Long short-term memory, DSP: Digital Signal Processing.
A Review on Microhydel Canal Based Hydroelectrical Energy Generation Plant
Authors: Nagare Dipak , Jadhav Nayan , Jadhav Dayanand , Shinde Yash , Suryawanshi S. R.
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Energy generated by the force of water in hydropower can provide a more sustainable, nonpolluting alternative to fossil fuels, along with other renewable sources of energy, such as wind, solar and tidal power and geothermal energy. Among all the renewable energy sources, small hydropower is considered to be one of the most promising. Much of small hydro potential is in the hilly and remote, inaccessible areas of India, where generation from other sources or transmission of power over long distance would not be feasible. In the present paper, a brief description of small hydro potential and the methodology for developing small hydropower project has been discussed Based on the literature survey various environmental problems has been discussed
Improving the Engineering Properties of Soil Using Sisal Fibre with Rice Husk Ash
Authors: Rana Vishal , Sonthwal Prof. Vinod Kumar
Published: May 2022

Abstract: In the field of civil engineering, stabilization of soil is a procedure to improve and enhance the engineering properties of soil in such a manner that it can withstand heavy loads without any failure. In current work, the behaviour of soil after adding the rice husk ash (fixed proportion 10%) and sisal fibre (varying proportion 0.5%, 0.75% and 1%; varying length 20 mm and 40mm) was studied at different proportions and then different soil properties like, OMC, MDD, CBR value and UCS values were determined. To conclude the present experimental research work, it is suggested to use the combination of Rice husk Ash and Sisal fibre to improve the various engineering properties of soil. Keywords: Soil Stabilization, Rice Husk Ash, Sisal Fibre, and Soil Engineering Properties.
Comparison of Personality of Male Players Participating in Individual and Team Games
Authors: Nayek Kalyan Kumar , Bauri Ganesh Chandra , Patra Dr. Bipin Kumar , Mishra Prof. Sakti Ranjan
Published: May 2022

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare Personality of male players participating in individual and team games. The sample of the study was selected through purposive sampling technique. In total 200 subjects were selected which included 50 Volleyball players, 50 Football players 50 Badminton players, and 50 Athletes (N-200). All these sports persons played different inter-college and inter-district championships. Descriptive statistics and ‘t’ test was employed to interpret the data collected. It was found that there was no significant differences exist in personality between the players of individual and team games. Keywords: Personality, Individual sports activities and team sports.
Deeper United States-Canada Economic Integration: Is it Desirable? Is it Inevitable?
Authors: McKinney Joseph A.
Published: May 2022

Deeper United States-Canada Economic Integration: Is it Desirable? Is it Inevitable?
Canada, The Caribbean, and Multiculturalism; Dialectical Reasoning and Common Ground
Authors: Trott Elizabeth
Published: May 2022

Canada, The Caribbean, and Multiculturalism; Dialectical Reasoning and Common Ground
In Armageddon's Shadow: The Civil War and Canada's Maritime Provinces by Greg Marquis
Authors: Parker Richard D.
Published: May 2022

Book Review: In Armageddon's Shadow: The Civil War and Canada's Maritime Provinces by Greg Marquis, McGill-Queen's University Press, 1998, 2000 389 pages ISBN 0-7735-2079-1
Editor's Message
Authors: Nimijean Richard
Published: May 2022

Editor's Message
The Concept of Collective Rights in Quebec
Authors: McHugh James T.
Published: May 2022

Aspects of Quebec's political and legal system that have been characterized in terms of "collective rights" often rely upon a mischaracterization of that concept, especially in terms of strict definitions of that concept. One result of that mischaracterization is the tendency to perceive the relationship between Quebec and Canada in terms of a conflict between individual and collective rights claims, particularly in relation to language. Those perceptions have resulted in a tendency to identify Quebec as non-liberal and anti-individualist. However, understanding the distinction between group interests (which all liberal societies seek to manage and promote), claims to sovereignty, and a meaningful definition of rights and liberties may reveal a Quebec that is much more liberal and individualist than popular claims and misplaced judicial semantics might, otherwise, indicate.
"Other/ed" Kinds of Blackness: An Afrodiasporic Versioning of Black Canada
Authors: Campbell Mark V.
Published: May 2022

For centuries Canada has been home to several overlapping diasporas partially consisting of African Americans refugees, exiled Maroons, Black Loyalists, and many others migrant groups from various African diasporas. Accordingly, the possibility of 'a' Black Canadian identity remains illusive, due in part to continual influxes of members of the African diaspora into Canada. The rigidity of a single unifying identity and the seemingly porous nature of national boundaries urges us to move towards a conceptual shift that refuses to seek a unifying discursive identity position. Importantly, black identity politics in Canada have benefited from the rise of Continental African voices in Canadian hip hop music. One of the goals of this paper is to expand the conceptual terrain of overlapping African diasporas illuminated by Continental African hip hoppers in Canada. Thus, both the lyrical innovations and geopolitical orientations of artists like Shad and K'Naan highlight the overlapping nature African diasporas in Canada, opening new ways to think more expansively about Black Canadian identity as Afrodiasporic identity. Importantly, the main contribution of this paper is to mobilize versioning as a conceptual tool that remixes our contemporary notions of Black Canada to highlight some of the ways in which we might trouble (or update) blackness in Canada, particularly paying attention to the kinds of identity interventions made possible by newcomer East African populations within Canada's diaspora space.
For Us by Us (FUBU): The Politicized Space of Black Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada
Authors: Knight Melanie
Published: May 2022

The Black presence in Canada is most commonly described as a homogeneous foreign presence that emerged during the 1960s. In this paper, I explore how Afro-Caribbean women entrepreneurs in creative industries deploy a counter-discourse against hegemonic racist white discourses of blackness in Canada. The counter-narrative they deploy, that I call For Us by Us discourse, challenges the official national story of Blacks in Canada. Black women rearticulate, through their business activities, a Canadian blackness that is defined by them. This articulation is described in both local, as rooted in Canada and global, Black diaspora, ways. The notion of the Black diaspora allows for great malleability and fluidity of notions of identity and belonging. This powerful political counter-discourse can, however, also be exclusionary when it too homogenizes identity. This counter-discourse, however contested, is made possible through entrepreneurship. Participation in this status of work is very strategic, in that, it allows for the creation of political spaces, aimed at developing community, that are often denied to Blacks.
Teaching Supply Chain Management: A Proposal for Future Research on Using Real World Sports and Other Analogies
Authors: Rightmer Jeff A
Published: May 2022

Teaching supply chain management (SCM) to undergraduates that are not Supply Chain Management majors can be difficult. This often is the case when teaching a business school core course that all majors must take. The motivation of these non-SCM students is sometimes just to pass and move on to their major course of study. Using a number of cases and examples from the real world that the students can relate to may help increase attention and learning. The increased interest level may give students a better understanding of supply chains. This article discusses approaches to teaching the core course with real world applicability, and suggests future research to examine the possible benefits.
Legal Subjectivity and Absolute Rights of Nature
Authors:   University of Naples Federico II, Cicoria Massimiliano
Published: May 2022

The anthropocentric approach that characterizes all human knowledge has led to a distortion of the relationship with Nature and a view of it as a mere object of law. This approach, presumably originating with Socrates, had solid support in Plato, Aristotle, Ptolemy, and finally, in Catholic patristics, hinging on all disciplines starting from philosophy, psychology, economics, up to law. Dwelling on the latter, examples of legislation that qualify Nature as an object of law are, increasingly over time, the Forest Charter of 1217, the Italian Law No. 1766 of 1927 on civic uses, and furthermore – Art. 812 of the Italian Civil Code, and finally – the cd. Consolidated Environmental Law. This view is, however, changing in some states such as Bolivia, New Zealand, India, Ecuador, Uganda, – the states that through either legislative acts or rulings of supreme courts have begun the process of granting both to Mother Earth in general, and rivers in particular, the status of juridical persons which are endowed with series of very personal rights, which are recognized. This is not the case in Europe, where the relevant legislation continues to consider Nature (or, better, the Environment) as an object of law, therefore as a “thing” from which to draw, albeit within certain limits, utilities of all kinds. By analysing legal instruments potentially useful for a Copernican revolution on this point – in particular, the Kelsenian concept of “legal person”, the meaning of “company” and the European provisions on Artificial Intelligence – the first conclusion is reached: in a relationship that is not only theoretical, but also practical and utilitarian, it would be opportune to start considering, also through acknowledgments in constitutional sources, the Nature as a subject and no longer an object of rights. In this regard, following the general theories of people’s rights, it could be granted certain absolute rights, of which the right to water, restoration and biodiversity are examined in the current article. Hence, we come to the second conclusion, namely, the contrasts that, in Western law, such an approach could suffer, analysing in particular the problems of neo-naturalism and representation.
How May COVID-19 Be (Mis)used as a Justification for Uncompetitive Tendering? Case Study of Slovakia
Authors:   Comenius University in Bratislava, Kovacikova Hana
Published: May 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic caused disaster in every area of life, public procurement notwithstanding. This article considers the problem of possible misuse of COVID-19 pandemic as a cover to justify uncompetitive tendering of public contracts. It contains the analysis of general conditions set by the EU law and also by national legislation, which must be met while using the method of direct awarding of contracts by contracting authorities, as well as specific conditions clarified by the European Commission in its 2020 Guidance for emergency situation procurement related to COVID-19. It also deals with the Slovak law applicable in this area, and the real practice of Slovak contracting authorities. In this regard, a quantitative analysis was realised to answer the question, whether Slovakia complies with the Union’s rules in both levels – legislative, as well as in practical.
Alternative Sanctions in the Republic of Serbia, Contemporary Challenges and Recommendations for Improvement
Authors:   Institute of Comparative Law, Belgrade, Kostic Jelena , Matic Boskovic Marina ,   Institute for Criminological and Sociological Research
Published: May 2022

The application of alternative sanctions has positive effects both on the re-socialization of perpetrators of criminal acts, and on the reduction of pressure on institutions for the enforcement of prison sanctions. The use of alternative sanctions enables the offender to continue working, educating, keeping family connections, and other activities that may have preventive effect on the crime re-commission and prevent stigmatisation that person might have after the prison sanction. The subject of this paper is the analysis of the effectiveness of the application of alternative sanctions in the Republic of Serbia and impact of the implementation of National development strategy for the system of enforcement of criminal sanctions for period 2013–2020. In line with the Strategy, the key national legislative acts were amended to align with international and European standards on alternative sanctions, specifically with the CoE European Probation Rules. Bearing in mind previous experiences, the authors start form the assumption that there are still certain challenges in their application, which can be caused by various factors. In order to give recommendations for reducing the challenges, the authors analyse the compliance of national regulation with international standards, as well as available data on volume and structure of imposed alternative sanctions in period 2015–2020, with the special focus on community work and conditional sanction with oversight.
Application of Coercive Measures to a Legal Person: Law, Theory, Practice
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, Liholaja Valentija , Hamkova Diana
Published: May 2022

The application of coercive measures to a legal person in Latvian criminal law is a relatively new institute of law, which isbecoming increasingly relevant. Although some issues of the application of coercive measures have already been addressed in legal doctrine, there still remains a great deal of uncertainty regarding this institute. The purpose of this article is to address the regulation contained in Section 701 of the Criminal Law, clarifying the content of such features as “in the interests of a legal person”, “for the benefit of a legal person” and “as a result of inadequate supervision or control”, providing an understanding of these features.
Grounds for Compensation in Administrative Procedure for the Damages Caused in Criminal Proceedings – Some Relevant Aspects Observed in Latvia’s Laws and Case Law
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, Meikalisa Arija , Strada-Rozenberga Kristine
Published: May 2022

The article is dedicated to the topic of compensation in administrative procedure for such damages that have been inflicted by unlawful or unjustified infringements on a person’s legal interests in the framework of criminal proceedings in Latvia. Acknowledging that this topic comprises numerous relevant and problematic aspects, this article focuses on those infringements in the case of which compensation for damages is due and on the preconditions for claiming it. The article presents the authors’ opinion on whether the regulation on this matter in Latvia is sufficiently clear, what the relevant issues are in the practice of applying law, and the proposals for improving the regulation and practice.
Определение характеристик изделий из полимолочной кислоты, изготовленных методом моделирования наплавления
Authors:   Institute for Mechanics of Materials, University of Latvia, Зиле Э. , Зеленякене Д. , Анискевич A. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology
Published: May 2022

Работа посвящена изучению механического поведения материала на основе полимолочной кислоты (ПМК), изготовленного методом моделирования наплавления. Влияние мезоструктуры на макромасштабные механические свойства материала характеризовали степенью пористости. Экспериментально установлена зависимость продольных и поперечных механических свойств от пористости. Показано, что в силу кристаллизации после плавления и экструдирования свойства одиночного волокна из ПМК со временем возрастают. Полученные результаты показывают, что классическая теория слоистых композитов и критерий разрушения Цая–Хилла позволяют предсказать модуль упругости и прочность материалов из ПМК, изготовленных с помощью 3D печати.
Статистический контроль целостности композитных конструкций на основе автоматического операционного модального анализа. Oбзор
Authors:   Riga Technical University, Institute of Materials and Structures, Янелюкстис Р. , Мироновс Д. , Сафоновс А.
Published: May 2022

Операционный модальный анализ (ОМА), как пассивный метод, нашел практическое применение в мониторинге состояния конструкций (МСК), подвергающихся динамическому нагружению. О состоянии конструкционной целостности судят, исследуя изменения значений модальных параметров, оцениваемых с помощью ОМА. Однако вся схема выявления повреждений в режиме онлайн и непрерывного мониторинга является сложной и включает несколько ключевых базисных блоков. В настоящей работе рассмотрены основные этапы для достижения функциональности автоматической идентификации повреждений в композитных конструкциях с особым акцентом на лопасти ветряных турбин. Обсуждены измерительная аппаратура, выявление признаков, чувствительных к повреждениям, из измеренных сигналов отклика, устранение влияния окружающей среды, автоматическая классификация физических и ложных мод системы и применение статистического контроля для получения информации о возможных повреждениях конструкции. Представлены преимущества и ограничения подхода МСК на основе ОМА для композитных лопастей ветряных турбин.
Влияние наполнителя на структуру, термостойкость и механические свойства композиций на основе модифицированного полипропилена
Authors:   Национальный университет “Одесская политехника”, Сайтарлы С. В. , Дзюбенко Л. С. , Плаван В. П. , Пушкарёв Ю. Н. , Сапьяненко А. А. , Горбик П. П. ,   Институт химии поверхности Национальной академии наук Украины им. А. А. Чуйко,   Киевский национальный университет технологий и дизайна
Published: May 2022

Исследовали влияние наполнителя на структуру, термостойкость, прочность, относительное удлинение, ударную вязкость до и после замораживания композиций на основе полипропилена, модифицированного полиолефиновым эластомером. Определено, что введение наполнителя снижает эффективную энергию активации термоокислительной деструкции композитов и технологические характеристики термостойкости, что свидетельствует о снижении структурированности в системе. Установлена тенденция к повышению температур плавления и кристаллизации полипропилена при содержании наполнителя до 20% по массе, а также к некоторому сужению температурного интервала плавления и кристаллизации с увеличением концентрата кальцита, что, вероятно, связано с формированием более однородных по размерам кристаллитов полимера. Выявлено, что при содержании наполнителя до 5% по массе модифицированные частицы кальцита могут служить дополнительными нуклеаторами, что отражается на повышении показателей прочности и ударной вязкости на 5 и 6% соответственно по сравнению с ненаполненной композицией.
Влияние межповерхностной адгезии в гибридном эпоксидном композите углепластик/стеклопластик на вязкость разрушения по моде II
Authors:   Department of Materials and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Engineering, Монтичелли Ф. М. , Орнаги-мл. Х. Л. , Чиоффи М. О. Х. , Ворвальд Х. Дж. К. ,   Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA)
Published: May 2022

Исследовали межповерхностную адгезию гибридного эпоксидного композита с помощью динамического механического анализа и вязкости разрушения по моде II.
Влияние наполнителя силикагель на механические, термические и физические свойства композита на основе льняных волокон и эпоксидной смолы
Authors:   School of Aeronautical Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Чандрасекар М. , Шахрозе Р. М. , Сентмутукумар Т. , Сенткумар К. , Ишак М. Р. , Раджини Н. , Сенгчин С. ,   Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Francis Xavier Engineering College,   Aerospace Malaysia Research Centre (AMRC), Tower block, Level 7, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia,   Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai‑German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
Published: May 2022

Исследовано влияние разного содержания силикагеля Maerogel (МА) на термические, механические и физические свойства эпоксидных композитов, армированных льняными волокнами. Композиты изготовили методом горячего прессования с добавлением МА, разновидности силикагеля, полученного из золы рисовой шелухи.
An Epidemiological Study of Nosocomial Infection in Post-Operative Patients.
Authors: Sebastian Robin , Gopalakrishnan G , Sanil Kumar P , Prasanth Lal
Published: May 2022

A Nosocomial infection-also called” hospital acquired infection” can be defined as “An infection occurring in a patient in a hospital or other health care facility in whom the infection was not present or incubating at the time of admission.” The term Nosocomial infection is applied to any clinical infection that was neither present nor was in its incubation period, when the patient entered the hospital. Nosocomial infections are one of the most common adverse events during healthcare delivery and a major public health issue affecting morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. At any time, up to 7% of patients in developed and 10% in developing countries will acquire at least one Healthcare-associated infection (HAI), causing a considerable economic burden to the society. It is evident that HAIs result in prolonged hospital stays, long-term disability, increased resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobials, additional cost on health systems, high cost for patients and their family, and preventable deaths. The objective of the study was to find out the morbidity pattern in post-surgical wound infections and suggested measures to minimize exogenous and endogenous sources of Nosocomial infections. Out of total 300 patient's details collected, 98 patients were affected by surgical site nosocomial infection. Staphylococcus aureus is found to be the leading pathogens in post-surgical wound infection. In this study, we also found that reducing preoperative stay can reduce the postoperative surgical site infection. In conclusion, we should clearly understand and identify the nosocomial infections and device a system to track, analyse, monitor prevent and treat. Hospital infection control committee should meet regularly and make recommendations at all levels for prevention of Nosocomial infections. Total prevention may not be possible but can be minimized to significant extent by implementing the guidelines developed during the present study.
Awareness about Biomedical Waste Management among Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Mahalakshmi M. , Kalaiselvi V.S. , Vasudevan E. , Nivedhini V.P.
Published: May 2022

Biomedical waste is the biggest challenge faced by healthcare sectors globally. The wastes are generated from all over the area of the hospital, and biomedical waste needs to be handled and discarded properly. The handling of biomedical waste (BMW) differs significantly from household or industrial trash. The collection and proper disposal of biomedical waste (BMW) has become a significant concern for the medical community. Effective Bio-Medical Waste management is both a legal and social responsibility. This study was undertaken to analyse hospital waste management knowledge and practices among healthcare providers in a tertiary care hospital and raise awareness about the management of biomedical waste from waste generation, handling, storage, proper treatment, and transport until the disposal of waste among the healthcare professionals. It was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study conducted in Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital from October 2020 to December 2020. The questionnaires were used to evaluate biomedical waste management knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among doctors, laboratory technicians, non-technical staff, and undergraduate medical students. Pretest and post-test questions were designed. A questionnaire was used to conduct the pretest. A systematic teaching programme was developed following the pre-test, and a post-test was administered. It has been concluded that the health care professionals have a low level of Knowledge and awareness about biomedical waste management. The proper training, development, and implementation in biomedical waste management can improve healthcare sectors from polluting the environment and transmitting diseases. There should be regular, comprehensive BMW management training programmes for all employees, with tight implementation.
Panorama de riesgos por el uso de la tecnología en América Latina
Authors: Rojas-Díaz Jhoeen Sneyder , Yepes-Londoño John Jairo
Published: May 2022

El uso de las tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación ha generado, en décadas recientes, cambios sociales que evidencian bienestar y desarrollo en la sociedad. Pero, paralelamente, también se han manifestado diferentes tipos de problemáticas asociadas al uso tecnológico como las ciberadicciones, los delitos informáticos, la mediatización sexual, uso problemático de internet, entre otras, las cuales, a pesar de su alcance e impacto, carecen de una comprensión amplia y adecuada que permita el diseño de acciones de intervención oportunas y eficaces. Este artículo presenta una revisión sistemática de estudios realizados en América Latina sobre estas problemáticas con el objetivo de contribuir a su caracterización, descripción y construcción de referentes de estudio e intervención. Para esto, se definió inicialmente una caracterización de estas por tipos y clases para seguidamente buscar artículos publicados en Scopus entre el 2010 y 2020 sobre ellas. Luego de analizar 216 artículos, se evidenciaron que estas problemáticas sociales asociadas al uso de las TIC están presentes en el continente, pero con un déficit investigativo en varias de ellas. Otra conclusión importante es la concentración de estudios en la población joven, omitiendo la presencia de estas problemáticas en otros segmentos poblacionales. Finalmente, se reafirma la necesidad de ampliar los estudios en estas problemáticas para equilibrar la balanza entre la apropiación tecnológica y las consecuencias de uso irreflexivo, acrítico e ilimitado de las TIC.
Factores asociados con discapacidad en actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria en residentes de Costa Rica de 60 años y más
Authors: Aguilar Fernández Eduardo , Carballo Alfaro Ana Maricela
Published: May 2022

Introducción: La discapacidad se ha considerado como una dificultad para realizar actividades necesarias para la vida. Objetivo: Identificar los factores asociados a la discapacidad en actividades básicas e instrumentales de la vida diaria en personas de 60 años y más residentes en Costa Rica. Métodos: El estudio incluyó 2238 personas participantes en el proyecto Costa Rica: Estudio de Longevidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CRELES). Se estimaron modelos de regresión logística y se calcularon odds ratios con el fin de identificar los factores asociados a la discapacidad. Resultados: Los factores que influyen en la discapacidad en actividades de la vida diaria combinadas están la presencia de dolor, la no realización de actividad física y la proteína C reactiva. Los factores de mayor impacto en las actividades básicas fueron la presencia de dolor, la no realización de actividad física y la presencia de enfermedad crónica. En el caso de las actividades instrumentales la actividad física, la salud autoevaluada negativa y el dolor tuvieron el mayor impacto. Además, padecimientos como la diabetes afectan tanto las actividades básicas como las instrumentales. Conclusiones: El dolor, la no realización de actividad física, la salud autoevaluada y otros factores sociodemográficos provocan dificultades funcionales que afectan la calidad de vida de las personas de 60 y más.
A digitális gazdaság fejlettségének nemzetközi összehasonlítása,módszertani keretek
Authors: Bánhidi Zoltán , Tokmergenova Madina , Dobos Imre
Published: May 2022

Jelen tanulmányban Oroszország digitális fejlődését hasonlítjuk össze az Európai Unió országaival a Nemzetközi digitális gazdaság és társadalom fejlettségét mérő mutató (I-DESI) öt fő dimenziója alapján. Kutatásunk célja a dimenziók közötti kapcsolatok és redundancia vizsgálata, a 29 vizsgált ország csoportosítása a többváltozós statisztikai elemzés eszközeivel, valamint Oroszország helyzetének részletesebb vizsgálata. Tanulmányunkban az I-DESI öt fő dimenziójából főkomponens-analízis segítségével (PCA) két látens dimenziót (faktort) emelünk ki, illetve a dimenziók közötti oksági kapcsolatokat is feltárjuk parciális korrelációs elemzés révén, amely megmutatja, hogy e dimenziók közül kettő a másik három dimenzió által megmagyarázható. Ezt követően klaszterelemzés segítségével csoportosítjuk a 29 országot, illetve többdimenziós skálázás (MDS) segítségével meghatározzuk az országok és országcsoportok helyzetét a két főkomponens által alkotott térben. Eredményeink alapján Oroszország a digitalizációt tekintve közepesen fejlett országnak tekinthető, de a földrajzi és gazdasági jellemzőit is tükröző egyedi jellegzetességeinek, sajátos fejlődési mintázatának köszönhetően egymagában önálló csoportot alkot a vizsgált országokon belül.