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Leveraging International Law to Strengthen the National Legal Framework on Child Sexual Abuse Material in Namibia
Authors: Witting Sabine Katharina , Angula Markus 
Published: November 2020

With the gazetting of the Regulations of the Child Care and Protection Act 3 of 2015, on 30 January 2019, a crucial regulatory piece of children’s rights in Namibia has finally been operationalised. However, the Act insufficiently addresses new emerging online offences against children such as the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, and hence leaves a considerable gap in the protection of children’s rights. As the Namibian Constitution follows a monist approach to international law, this article argues that the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography can be directly applied to complement the national legal framework to prosecute cases of possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material, while upholding fair-trial principles.
Legal aspects of applying indexes and e-management in evaluating the publication activity of scientists
Authors: Omorov R. O. 
Published: November 2020

Scientometry methods meet the requirements of digitalization and e-management of the science, development due to the widespread use of mathematical methods of information processing. To assess the scientific productivity of scientists and specialists in scientometrics, various indicators are used, the most common of which is the Hirsch index or h-index. The Hirsch index is calculated from the number of citations of the researcher’s works included in a certain database.For CIS countries, an important database of scientific and educational publications is the database of the Russian Scientific Citation Index (RSCI). One of the problems with using the Hirsch index is the compliance of assessments with copyright rules. The Hirsch index shows the comparative effectiveness of the work of a scientist or team of scientists. But as it is not difficult to see, according to the Hirsch index counting indicators for the RSCI databases, for individual scientists their contribution and participation in collective publications and their citations are not taken into account. It is proposed to introduce a modified Hirsch index, called the Hirsch index “plus” or h +, which is calculated on the basis of dividing the usual number of citations of a particular publication by the number of co-authors of the cited publication, which will not cause difficulties in calculating h + indices, using the algorithm for determining the Hirsch index itself. Such an indicator corresponds to copyright rules, takes into account the interests of co-authors from the point of view of copyright and more accurately assesses the effectiveness of the work of a particular author when comparing the work of scientists.Modern scientometrics is a necessary tool for research on the development of science, forecasting and managing its development, some of the indicators of which are citation indices, in particular, the most common in practice is the Hirsch index, and the Hirsch “Plus” index and other modifications to take into account the individual contributions of scientists and specialists. Each of the existing modifications of scientometric indices can be used to investigate the publication activity of scientists and specialists depending on the specifics of the tasks set, taking into account the complexity and convenience of calculating specific indexes.
Modern challenges and prospects for the development of BIM-modeling in Russia in the age of digitalization
Authors: Vozgoment N. V. 
Published: November 2020

The article analyses the general problems of implementing BIM technologies in the construction industry of the Russian Federation. The paper determines the influence of the concept of scientific and technological progress on the development of information modeling in construction. The author reflects the concept of BIM modeling in the economic sphere. The study considers the stages of implementation and problems of adoption of innovative technologies in construction. The author suggests ways out of the current practice of organizing mutual relations between participants in the construction process.The article considers the fundamental and key aspects of the processes of domestic development of information design programs in the construction sector and in the Russian economy as a whole. The paper reflects the influence of foreign initiative and foreign funding in the functionality of information design software utilities. The study reflects the impact of the introduction of information BIM technologies in the construction processes at various stages of the investment project development: from development and design to commissioning, subsequent use and, if necessary, demolition of the object. The author presents arguments that justify the need to develop BIM modeling in the construction processes in Russia.The paper gives a modern interpretation of the concept of information modeling in construction on the territory of the Russian Federation. The author supposes that it is not necessary to introduce information BIM modeling in Russia at all acceptable scales (volumes) of its technological development abroad. The article presents the main activities that contribute to the development of progress in the implementation of BIM technologies on the territory of Russia in the construction sector and in general in the domestic business. The study considers and systematizes the goals and objectives of digitalization of the economy, including in construction. The paper discusses design functions in construction, promising variations of improving the quality of construction projects and reducing the level of risks and costs of the project.
Analysis of international practice in the development and implementation of public administration digital platforms
Authors: Denisova A. I. , Pisareva O. M. , Suyazova S. A. 
Published: November 2020

Implementation of the task of creating a digital platform for a full-featured system of information and analytical support for public administration at the federal, regional and municipal levels, requires a lot of resources and serious expertise.In this regard, the subject of the study was the experience and trends in the construction and operation of digital platforms for state and public administration. The aim of the paper was to summarize the international practice of creating, operating and developing digital public administration platforms. As part of the study, the authors carry out a systematic, content and comparative analysis of various sources: regulatory documents, scientific papers, analytical materials of a number of international organizations, etc.The article presents the results of a study of world experience in the application of various tools to support e-government and support digital governance platforms. The authors describe global trends in the use of information and communication technologies to support public administration. The paper presents a list of general principles for the operation of digital platforms, gives the results of the analysis on the compliance with these principles of the state digital platform of the European Union, highlights its distinctive properties.The article forms proposals and development directions, based on the results and available studies on the development and promotion of digital management platforms, that can help accelerate the spread of digital transformation of public administration in the Russian Federation. The results of the study can be applied to identify the potential of the existing platform, its strengths and weaknesses, including in the context of the possibilities of developing the process of digital transformation of governance, as well as effectively moving towards the formation of the digital platform of public administration in the Russian Federation.
Digitalization of the economy: Russia on the way to technological primacy
Authors: Kuznetsov N. V. , Lesnykh Yu. G. , Prokhorova T. A. 
Published: November 2020

The article analyses the current state and trends of the processes of digitalization of the economy in the Russian Federation, and also collates the levels of penetration of digital technologies in the structure of the economy of Russia and foreign countries-competitors. As a basis, the set task of achieving technological superiority in key sectors of the digital economy has been adopted. The paper shows that although the Russian Federation occupies a prominent position in the world in terms of the introduction of digital technologies, it is not included in the group of leading countries in the digitalization process. As of the end of 2019, it can be stated that Russia, if the current course continues, will remain among the countries of “catching up development”. The authors show that the lag in the Russian Federation is observed in almost all components of digitalization processes. The efforts made by the government of the country in recent years to accelerate the digitalization processes have not been sufficient. Although they produced results, the main opponents of Russia on the world stage pursued a more intensive policy in the same direction, which ensured their current separation.To achieve technological superiority, a cardinal change of policy is necessary, which should reorient to new, more productive than the current mechanisms for the development and implementation of new digital technologies with the simultaneous intensification of both state and private efforts. Deepening the industry specification of digitalization policies will also have a positive effect. In addition, it is necessary to actively engage in digitalization processes and strengthen the role of scientific organizations (both academic and other).
A construção da identidade docente na formação inicial dos professores de Ciências Naturais
Authors: Souza Juliana Brandão de , Dias Viviane Borges 
Published: November 2020

A construção da identidade docente está associada à compreensão de saberes necessários para a atuação da prática em sala de aula. Diante da necessidade de fundamentar práticas pedagógicas condizentes com a realidade dos alunos, é fundamental compreender qual o papel da formação inicial na construção da identidade de futuros professores. O artigo tem como objetivo compreender quais os saberes necessários para a construção da identidade dos professores de Ciências Naturais durante o processo de formação inicial. A pesquisa é de natureza qualitativa, do tipo revisão bibliográfica, e a coleta de dados foi baseada na busca de artigos que tratam sobre a formação da identidade docente durante o curso de formação inicial de professores de Ciências, publicados em periódicos nacionais, classificados nos estratos A1 a B1, no período de 2009 a 2019. A partir dos resultados obtidos, foi possível identificar que a formação inicial, quando proporciona a relação entre teoria e prática, visando favorecer a reflexão do que se deve saber para ministrar uma docência de qualidade, contribui de forma significativa na formação de saberes necessários para que o futuro professor possa conduzir de forma autônoma e crítica a função social de ensinar.
The Potential of Mechanic Vibration for Generating Electric Energy
Authors: Hakim Muhammad Afta Dzikril , Amiruddin Muhammad , Hasto Ken , Margono Margono , Harjanto Imadudin , Carsoni Carsoni , Farikhah Irna , Setyoadi Yuris , Nuroso Harto , Kaltsum Ummi 
Published: November 2020

The purpose for this study is to convert mechanical vibration into electrical Power. Our target is to provide enough power for 1.2 V rechargeable battery having 160 . The investigation was conducted experimentally in electrical mechanical engineering laboratory. Four piezoelectric was connected to circuits in series mode called 1 module. In order to recharge the battery having voltage 1.2 volt, the measurement of the intensity of the loudspeaker was verified. According to table 1, it was found that at 2 of vibration is best because the value is 1.4 V nearest to 1.2 V. It was found that the mechanical vibration can be converted into electric power. It was found that to recharge 160 having 1.2 V, the 20 modules are needed.
Comparison of Antioxidant Activity of Ethanolic, Methanolic, n-Hexan, and Aqueous Extract of Parkia speciosa Peel based on Half -Maximal Inhibitory Concentration Through Free Radical Inhibition
Authors: Nurdyansyah Fafa , Widyastuti Dyah Ayu 
Published: November 2020

The objectives of this study was to determine the half maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) from four types of Parkia speciosa peel extracts (ethanol, methanol, n-hexane, and aqueous) through DPPH free radical inhibition. First Parkia’s peel extract made by drying the Parkia’s peel that has been sorted, then crushed and mashed with a blender. Parkia’s powder then macerated for 3 replication using each type of solvent and then solvent evaporation was carried out using a rotary vacuum evaporator. The evaporated extract produced then tested for antioxidant activity using the IC50 method and phytochemical screening was performed to analyze the potential content of functional compounds. The results showed that all types of solvents dissolve alkaloid compounds (except water extract), flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and phenols. IC50 values produced from the four types of petai bark extract using methanol, ethanol, water, and n-hexane solvents sequentially were 76.92; 111; 136; and 201 ppm. Methanol extract had the lowest IC50 value of 76.92 ppm which resulted that the methanol extract of petai skin had a strong (active) antioxidant strength compared to others.Keywords: Antioxidant, Exctract, Parkia’s peel, IC50
Postmortem Changes in pH, Color, Drip Loss, and Non-Protein Nitrogen in Beef Liver and Lungs During Storage in Refrigerator
Authors: Lukman Denny , Pisestyani Herwin , Latif Hadri , Sudarnika Etih , Bachrum Mirnawati 
Published: November 2020

Beef offal are consumed by people in some countries specifically in Asia. Beef liver and lungs are favorite food which are used as meat in traditional food. The objective of this study was to determine the postmortem changes in pH, color, drip loss, and non-protein nitrogen (NPN) content in beef liver and lungs during storage in refrigerator (3-4 ºC) until 5 d (120 h) after slaughter. The beef liver and lungs were collected from the abattoir and transported in cool box (<7 ºC) to the laboratory within 3 hours. The samples size of beef liver and lungs were 20 for each observation time. In the laboratory the beef liver and lungs were measured directly for pH value, color (L*, a*, and b*), drip loss, and NPN content at 4 h postmortem (pm) and afterwards every beef liver sample was sliced into 5 pieces of 100-120 g and stored in chiller of 3-4 ºC. The measurement of pH, color (L*, a*, and b* values), drip loss, and NPN content were conducted at 4 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, 96 h, and 120 h postmortem. Data were analyzed descriptively and by comparing the 95% confidence interval of mean of each observation. The results showed that pH, color, drip loss, and NPN content in beef lungs were higher than the values in beef liver. The pH of beef liver and lungs declines until 96 h pm and 48 h pm, respectively. The L*, a*, and b* values of beef liver and lungs increased in general during storage. Drip loss and NPN in beef liver and lungs tended to increase significantly during storage. From this study the pH value and NPN can be used to determine the freshness of beef liver and lungs.
INFLUENCE OF OXYGENATOR EXTRACORPORAL CIRCUIT TREATMENT WITH ADAPTATION COMPOSITION (AdC) ON MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES OF ERYTHROCYTES.
Authors: Cherniy V. І. , Sobanska L. O. , Lazarenko O. M. , Lazarenko G. О. , Alekseeva Т. А. 
Published: November 2020

Summary. The study highlights a method of treatment extracorporeal circuit with «adaptation composition» (AdC) for the reduction of negative impact on state of erythrocytes.
Materials and methods. A total of 90 patients were enrolled, they were divided into two groups. The group 1 (45 patients, 39/6 male/female) included patients who underwent surgical procedures without treatment of an extracorporeal circuit with AdC. The group 2 (45 patients, 39/6 male/female) included patients who underwent surgery with the treatment of an extracorporeal circuit with AdC. According to the study protocol, patient blood was sampling for complete blood cell count (CBC) and erythrocyte morphology at 4 stages of surgery: before surgery, at 10 min. CPB-time, at 60 min. CPB-time and after separation from CPB.
Results. The albumin of AdC creates a protective nanolayer on the surface of the oxygenator membrane and tubes. There were no statistically significant differences of parameters in the groups before CPB. Level of Ht 2 (group 2) at 60 min CPB-time and after CPB, were lower than Ht 1 (group 1) (p=0.021 and p=0.035 correspondingly) because MCV1 was higher (р=0.025 and p<0.0001 correspondingly). The increase MCHC in groups at 10 min. CPB-time relatives with the decrease in MCV at 10 min CPB-time. At 60 min, there are changes of RDWa2 76.05 ± 5.46 and RDWa1 72.35 ± 7.26, p<0.000. After CPB higher content of reticulocytes (р <0.0001), echinocytes (р <0.0001) and spherocytes (р <0.0001) is observed in group 1. The lowering of mechanical resistance (р = 0.04) and increasing membrane permeability for urea were in group 1. After CPB the best aсid hemolysis resistance was in group 2 (р = 0.05), erythrocytes were more resistant to hypoosmotic factor (р = 0.01) in group 2.
Conclusion. The treatment of oxygenator with AdC reduces the negative influence СРВ on state of RBC. Membranes of erythrocytes were more resistant to traumatic factors in the group with AdC.
Clinical utility of enhanced recovery after surgery pathways in pediatric spinal deformity surgery: systematic review of the literature
Authors: Pennington Zach , Cottrill Ethan , Lubelski Daniel , Ehresman Jeff , Lehner Kurt , Groves Mari L. , Sponseller Paul , Sciubba Daniel M. 
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVESMore than 7500 children undergo surgery for scoliosis each year, at an estimated annual cost to the health system of $1.1 billion. There is significant interest among patients, parents, providers, and payors in identifying methods for delivering quality outcomes at lower costs. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been suggested as one possible solution. Here the authors conducted a systematic review of the literature describing the clinical and economic benefits of ERAS protocols in pediatric spinal deformity surgery.METHODSThe authors identified all English-language articles on ERAS protocol use in pediatric spinal deformity surgery by using the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Reviews, EMBASE, CINAHL, and OVID MEDLINE. Quantitative analyses of comparative articles using random effects were performed for the following clinical outcomes: 1) length of stay (LOS); 2) complication rate; 3) wound infection rate; 4) 30-day readmission rate; 5) reoperation rate; and 6) postoperative pain scores.RESULTSOf 950 articles reviewed, 7 were included in the qualitative analysis and 6 were included in the quantitative analysis. The most frequently cited benefits of ERAS protocols were shorter LOS, earlier urinary catheter removal, and earlier discontinuation of patient-controlled analgesia pumps. Quantitative analyses showed ERAS protocols to be associated with shorter LOS (mean difference −1.12 days; 95% CI −1.51, −0.74; p < 0.001), fewer postoperative complications (OR 0.37; 95% CI 0.20, 0.68; p = 0.001), and lower pain scores on postoperative day (POD) 0 (mean −0.92; 95% CI −1.29, −0.56; p < 0.001) and POD 2 (−0.61; 95% CI −0.75, −0.47; p < 0.001). There were no differences in reoperation rate or POD 1 pain scores. ERAS-treated patients had a trend toward higher 30-day readmission rates and earlier discontinuation of patient-controlled analgesia (both p = 0.06). Insufficient data existed to reach a conclusion about cost differences.CONCLUSIONSThe results of this systematic review suggest that ERAS protocols may shorten hospitalizations, reduce postoperative complication rates, and reduce postoperative pain scores in children undergoing scoliosis surgery. Publication biases exist, and therefore larger, prospective, multicenter data are needed to validate these results.
Association between nutritional intake and aggressive behaviors in children and adolescents: The CASPIAN-IV study
Authors: Kelishadi Roya , Qorbani Mostafa , Motlagh Mohammad Esmaeil , Heshmat Ramin , Ardalan Gelayol , Bahreynian Maryam 
Published: November 2020

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the association of nutritional intake and aggression among a nationally representative sample of Iranian children and adolescents. METHODS: This nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted on a multi-stage sample of 14880 students, aged 6–18 years, living in 30 provinces in Iran. Parents were asked to report the dietary intake of their children as frequency of food groups and/or items. The validated questionnaire of the World Health Organization-Global School-based Health Survey (WHO-GSHS) was used to measure components related to aggression including physical fight, verbal aggression, and being bullied by other students. RESULTS: Participants consisted of 13486 students (90.6% participation rate) with mean age of 12.47 years (95% CI: 12.40, 12.54); 49.2% were girls, and 75.6% lived in urban areas. Physical fighting was more prevalent among urban boys[(48.63%), CI (46.75, 50.5)] while bulling was the most common aggressive behavior among boys [(29.7%), CI (28.03, 31.42)] and girls [(25.26%), CI (23.66, 26.93)] living in urban areas. Daily consumption of fast foods, sweets, soda, salty snacks and fried foods was higher among those participants who reported frequent experience of physical aggression and bullying. Bullying to others increased significantly with consumption of fast food (Odds ratio: 1.43, CI: 1.07, 1.92) and red meat (Odds ratio: 1.14, CI: 1.02, 1.28). Salty snack consumption showed a significant association with physical fighting (Odds ratio: 1.29, CI: 1.15, 1.44). CONCLUSION: The findings of this study suggest that some unhealthy foods might affect the mental health of children and adolescents. Improving dietary habits should be considered for prevention of violence in the vulnerable pediatric age group.