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The effectiveness of non­hormonal cream Solivin™ in combination with selective phototherapy in treatment of chronic skin dermatoses
Authors: Kadyhrob I.V. , Khytryna N.V. , Gutsu N.V. , Chirva V.B. 
Published: June 2022

Objective — determining the therapeutic efficacy of a six-week use of Solivin™ cream among patients with plaque psoriasis and eczema.
Materials and methods. 60 patients aged 18 to 60 years were monitored. There were 30 people with plaque psoriasis including 10 men and 20 women, and 30 people — with chronic eczema including 12 men and 18 women.
Results and discussions. The PASI index decreased from moderate to mild severity in 100 % of patients with psoriasis when using Solivin™ cream (monotherapy), residual effects in the form of erythema were observed in 42 % of patients. The PASI index decreased to mild severity in 100% of patients when using Solivin™ cream in combination with selective phototherapy (SFT 311 nm), and residual erythema was observed in 28 % of patients. The eczema area and severity index (EASI) decreased to moderate severity in 62 % of patients with eczema after using Solivin™ cream (monotherapy) and in 5 % of patients decreased to mild. 33 % of patients had no clinical manifestations. Residual effects expressed as erythema were observed in 24% of patients. The EASI index significantly decreased to mild in 44 % of patients when using Solivin™ cream in combination with SFT (311 nm), and to moderate in 56 % of patients. No side effects were observed. All patients tolerated the treatment well.
Conclusions. High efficiency of Solivin™ cream for problematic skin was observed. The balanced combination of organic active ingredients allows long-term use of the cream without restrictions on the size of the area and the amount of application of the product. When used both as monotherapy and in combination with SFT, a significant decrease in PASI and EASI indices as well as all indicators of clinical manifestations of chronic skin diseases were revealed.
Utilization of Waste Banana Pseudostem for Paper Production via Organosolv Pulping
Authors: Pannala N.M.  , Karunarathne P.K.D.M.C.  
Published: June 2022

Banana (Musa sapientum) is a predominant fruit crop grown in Sri Lanka which occupies nearly 60,000 ha of land, accounting for 54% of the total fruit cultivation land utilization in the country. The banana tree has a ten months cycle to bear fruits and after its harvesting, the stems are thrown away and left to decay and rot. The waste produced by a single banana plant can make up to 80% of the total plant mass and it is estimated that 220 tons of post-harvest biomass wastes are produced per hectare annually. This has led to waste disposal problems and serious environmental issues. Management of such a vast amount of agricultural waste promotes the use of this biomass for value addition processes. In this research work, an organosolv process based on a mixture of formic acid, acetic acid, and water was adapted and optimized to pulp banana pseudostem fiber and investigate its potential, as a raw material for pulp and paper production through chemical, morphological and mechanical characterization. The global consumption of paper totals more than 400 million tons, cutting down about 7.2 billion trees each year to meet its demand for printing, packaging, and writing purposes. Therefore, the initiative in utilizing available banana waste as an alternative raw material for paper production could further offer a great potential in reducing the dependence on natural timbers, which in turn reduces the demand for global deforestation in the long run. Banana pseudostem fiber is characterized by a high cellulose content and a low lignin content, which is desirable for better pulp yield and papermaking properties. However, it has a high ash content and its interference in the recovery of black liquor was overcome with the selected pulping method. It resulted in a high pulp yield (48.2%) with a kappa number of 32.4. A shorter fiber length (1.12 mm) contributed to a highly uniform paper structure with a smooth surface. Furthermore, the pulp fibers showed an increased crystallinity and a higher slenderness ratio, which is favorable for paper making. The papers produced were heavier weight boards with a grammage of 272 g/m2 and showed higher tensile index (43.16 Nm/g) and tear index (2.08 mNm2/g) compared to other published non-wood fibers.
Keywords: Banana pseudostem, Organosolv, Cellulose, Pulp, Lignin
A Study on the Relationship between Economic Growth and CO2 Emission: A Comparative Study on Selective Countries
Authors: Kumari I.G.S.  , Ganeshmoorthy M.  
Published: June 2022

The relationship between economic growth and CO2 emission has been a widely researched topic in the global context. This paper intends to shed light on the relationship between economic growth and CO2 emission in selected group of countries with special comparison between Sri Lanka and each country since it is the research gap identified by the researchers. The objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between economic growth and CO2 emission in Sri Lanka in comparison with the reference countries. Examining the impact of the size of urban/rural population, GDP growth rate and electric power consumption on CO2 emission are specific objectives. The group of countries selected for this study are Sri Lanka, India, Norway, and the United States of America. This study uses secondary data for each country collected from the World Bank database for the period of 1994-2018. A period of 25 years with 20 cross sections draws 500 total observations. The Fixed Effect Panel Regression (FEPR) method is applied by using SPSS software as the analytical tool of the study. As expected, the p values of the study showed that there is a high impact of economic growth on CO2 emission in Sri Lanka and USA. Further, the study found that the economic growth of India and Norway have less effect on CO2 emission compared to Sri Lanka and USA. The study also found that the size of urban and rural population has a direct impact on CO2 emission in selected countries while GDP growth rate and electric power consumption has no impact into CO2 emission. The study concludes that the overall population of selected countries has significant impact on CO2 emissions since the increase in both urban and rural population has led to higher CO2 emission. Further, the research confirms the Environmental Kuznets Curve analysis since the results show that the countries with higher GDP growth rate and electric power consumption are contributing to lower CO2 emission. Finally, the research suggests that the Sri Lankan policy makers to implement a suitable program to lower the environmental degradation within the country. Developing or importing appropriate and advanced technology can minimize the environmental impact on developing process.
Keywords: Economic growth, CO2 emission, Urban/rural population, GDP growth rate, Electric power consumption
Antimicrobial activity of moringa peregrina seed oil: chemical composition and effect of extraction procedure
Authors: Mariod Abdalbasit Adam , Osmana Nahla Abd Elrhman Elsayed , Ahmad Essa Esmail Mohammad 
Published: June 2022

Background and objective: The importance of new sources of oils has recently emerged, one such source being Moringa. There is an urgent need to choose the most appropriate extraction method regarding its impact on the properties and stability of the extracted oil.The objective of this research work is to study the impact of two extraction methods on the chemical and thermal properties as well as the antimicrobial activity of Moringa peregrina seed oil.Methods: Moringa peregrina seeds were collected from their original growing locations in Sudan. Cold pressing (CP) and maceration inn-hexane (MH) was used to extract the oil, and their yields were found to be 9.12% and 21.87%, respectively. Chemical properties of the oil were studied and in each case triplicate analyses were completed. The mean and the standard deviation were then determined (mean±SD).Results: Besides the peroxide value, the chemical properties of the oil extracted by the two methods remained relatively unchanged. Additionally, the results revealed a higher activity of the cold pressed oil against all tested organisms (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans) compared to the one obtained by maceration method. Furthermore, the thermogravimetric analysis and derivative thermogravimetric analysis (TGA and DTGA) demonstrated significant variations in the onset of degradation between the oil samples extracted by the two methods: 200◦C (cold pressing) against 274◦C (maceration). The maximum mass loss for the oil extracted by the two methods does not differ significantly, and the final degradation temperature was similar. Conclusion: The differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) thermograms for the oil extracted by the two methods showed somewhat similar characteristics regarding the heating curves, while the cooling curves differed considerably. Keywords: Antimicrobial activity; Cold press; Maceration; Moringa peregrina; Thermal properties.
Association Between Parkinson’s Disease and Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Chua Shaun Kai Kiat , Saffari Seyed Ehsan , Lee Selene Joon Yan , Tan Eng-King 
Published: June 2022

Background: The relationship between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and coronary artery disease (CAD) is unclear. Objective: This study aims to investigate whether PD and CAD are associated through systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Methods: Electronic database search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science for observational studies published from 1 January 2010 to 1 August 2021 was conducted using terms related to PD and CAD. Unadjusted risk ratios (RR) and odds ratios (OR) of included cohort and case-control studies respectively were used to ascertain the association between PD and CAD. Study heterogeneity was evaluated using the I2 test. Results: Forty-one full-text studies were initially retrieved for eligibility assessment. Five studies that satisfied the inclusion criteria, consisting of three cohort and two case-control studies, were eventually included in this meta-analysis. The five studies enrolled 35,237 PD patients and 650,866 non-PD patients. PD and CAD were found to be significantly associated in cohort studies (RR = 2.23, 95% CI = 1.08–4.59, p = 0.03; Fig. 2), which held after sensitivity analysis (RR = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.31–1.60, p < 0.001; Fig. 3). Case-control studies found a trend towards association of PD and CAD approaching significance (OR = 1.47, 95% CI = 0.84–2.56, p = 0.18; Fig. 2). Conclusion: Overall, this meta-analysis suggests that PD is associated with CAD. The underlying mechanisms, as well as the role of ethnicity and other comorbidities on the relationship between PD and CAD should be further explored.
AN APPLIED RELEVANCE OF THE CROSS SYMBOL IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH ARCHITECTURE
Authors: Khaidukov Vladyslav 
Published: June 2022

The article examines the problem of analysing the symbolism in the architecture of Orthodox churches. Scientific works were analysed in the study of the cross symbol in material culture, including architectural objects located on the territory of Ukraine. It was determined the interrelation of the form and meaning of the symbol. The perception diversity of the cross symbol was described depending on its functional purpose and popular culture interpretation of Christian images. The semantic difference has been revealed between the notions "sign" and "symbol". The philosophical aspect of the symbol meaning and its influence on the temple sacred core formation has been analysed. Three main periods in the development of the auxiliary historical discipline of staurography have been determined which were characterised by the gradual increase of scientific content in the studies. The article reveals the lack of studies of the cross symbol in architectural theory, despite its wide use in the Orthodox sacred architecture. Proposed to study the applied meaning of the symbol in the architectural staurography framework, as part of architectural theory. Scientific literature was analysed in relating to the field of architecture to identify the process of formation of architectural staurography. Author's findings were implemented in the educational process of the fifth year during the design of the Orthodox Church complex. Architectural and constructive component, volumetric and spatial decision was modernised for a sacral building. The image and semantic perception of the cross symbol was analysed as a part of the architectural sacral space of the temple. The process of enhancing the visual component of the temple complex architecture was described in the ensemble and temple-dominant relationship. Examples of architectural and restoration aspects and visual harmonization of Orthodox churches were demonstrated within the Christian traditions.
IMPROVEMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WOOD AT THE ACCOUNT OF THEIR ADHESIVE
Authors: Homon Sviatoslav , Gomon Svyatoslav , Matviiuk Oleksandr , Chornomaz Nataliya 
Published: June 2022

High-quality solid wood of deciduous and coniferous species in Ukraine is becoming less and less every year. Therefore it is necessary to use that wood which is available. Various methods and techniques are used to improve the mechanical properties of wood. One of them is gluing wood boards of different thickness. In this article we present the following studies taking into account the actual work of the material.
The method of researches of glued wood of different breeds by axial compression along fibers by short-term loading at standard humidity (by increase of displacements) is given. Complete deformation diagrams “stress σc - deformations uc” are constructed and the main parameters are established: maximum disturbances, critical deformations, initial modulus of elasticity. The strength of glued wood increases in comparison with the indicators of continuous humidity of 12% at the age of 60 by 13-25%; critical deformations slightly increase or decrease in one direction or another; the initial modulus of elasticity increases by 13–31%.
This improvement is due to the ingress of glue into the body of wood, ie due to gluing is the modification of wood and the formation of composite material. The strength of such a composition is directly affected by the thickness of the board. The smaller the thickness of the board, the stronger the product.
It is established that the deformation diagrams of glued wood have two branches: ascending and descending. That is, the work of such composite materials is observed, both in the subcritical stage and in the supercritical stage. Therefore, the samples have a certain residual strength after passing the maximum stress values.
It has been established that gluing wood increases the strength and initial modulus of elasticity of the composite material and depends on the thickness of the board.
Energy-efficient microclimate formation in a historical religious monument building with wall paintings
Authors: Vakhula V. 
Published: June 2022

In order to preserve complex historical objects with unique architectural, engineering solutions and monumental art that are of cultural and historical value, the task of maintaining the microclimate parameters determined by museum specialists is relevant. The object of the study is St. Sophia Cathedral – a monument of architecture, history and monumental painting of national importance, which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The location of it in the city centre determines the influence of adverse outdoor conditions, in particular, high air pollution, and the attraction of the site – a high level of attendance and, as a result, dynamic changes in the indoor parameters of the air environment. The existing regime of heat, moisture and gases in the St. Sophia Cathedral is periodic with characteristic maxima of temperature and relative humidity values in different areas of the building when people visit it. Three series of natural studies of the air environment parameters in the Cathedral were carried out. The first series was held on 02 October 2019 at an outdoor temperature of plus 18.9 °C and a relative humidity of 47.5 % with the ventilation system turned off and on before the start of the heating season. The second series of measurements was carried out on 12-14 November 2019 at an outside air temperature of plus 8.9 °C and a relative humidity of 73 % with the ventilation turned off and the heating turned on. The third series of measurements was carried out on 08 February 2020 at an outside air temperature of minus 3.2 °C and a relative humidity of 56.2 % with ventilation off and heating on. An analysis of the results indicates the need for reconstruction and modernization of the engineering microclimate systems and heat supply of the Cathedral. Currently, the physical deterioration of heating and ventilation systems is 75-85%. They need immediate reconstruction and change of operating mode. Taking into account the performed field studies, a project for the modernization of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems was developed.
Importancia de la evaluación del Saber Ser en la Educación Basada en Competencias en las UT's
Authors: Guerrero Rodríguez R. , Ramos Betancourt I. 
Published: June 2022

Para las Universidades Tecnológicas al tener un modelo Educativo Basado en Competencias (Saber Ser, Saber Hacer, Saber), es prioritario establecer los criterios de evaluación que demuestren que el estudiante ha adquirido las capacidades planteadas en el objetivo de cada asignatura, determinado en los planes de estudio del perfil profesional de egreso. Por lo tanto, el docente tiene que implementar estrategias de evaluación en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje para llevar a cabo una valoración y retroalimentación objetiva en donde se clarifique cuáles son los parámetros a cubrir para desarrollar la competencia profesional esperada por el sector empresarial. La evaluación del Saber Ser es una valoración de manera cualitativa, por ello, es importante que al alumno se le oriente hacia las habilidades personales, las características afectivas y psicológicas a desarrollar al momento de trabajar en equipo, enfocándolo en obtener los resultados planteados.
To the Technological Universities having a Educational model base on competitions (to know how to be, to know how to do, to know how to know), it’s a priority to establishing the evaluation criteria that shows that the student has acquired the skills in every subject, according to the student profile. Therefore the teacher has to implement evaluation strategies during the process of teaching process that has an objective evaluation and feedback in where the parameters are clear to develop a professional competition for the business sector. The evaluation for “To know how to be” is a qualitative assessment, therefore, it’s important that the student is guided towards personal skills, the psychological characteristics to develop while working in teams, focusing on obtaining results.
Kecerdasan Emosional, Motivasi Berprestasi, dan Self-esteem serta Pengaruhnya terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Guru
Authors: Hartini Hartini - , N Normiyati , Wardhana Aditya 
Published: June 2022

<p>This study aims to determine and analyze:1) the effect of emotional intelligence on teaher’s job satisfaction, 2) the effect of achievement motivation on teaher’s job satisfaction. 3) the effect of self-esteem on teaher’s job satisfaction. 4) the effect of simultaneous emotional intelligence, achievement motivation, and self-esteem on teaher’s job satisfaction. This type of research is quantitative research with expost facto approach. This research was conducted at Public Elementary School in Sub-districts Kindang. The population in this study were all teacher totaling 199 people. The sample of the study was 67 teachers. Data collection techniques using questionnaire and documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques are carried out after data from all respondents or other data sources are collected with analytical activities including test prerequisite analysis and hypothesis testing (multiple linear regression). The results of the study show that: 1) emotional intelligence had a positive and significant effect on teaher’s job satisfaction, 2) achievement motivation had a positive and significant effect on teaher’s job satisfaction. 3) self-esteem had a positive and significant effect on teaher’s job satisfaction. 4) overall, emotional intelligence, achievement motivation, and self-esteem had a positive and significant effect on teaher’s job satisfaction.</p>
Analisis Kebutuhan Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Kinerja Karyawan CV Jetindo Niaga Utama Menggunakan Metode 360 Derajat Berbasis Website
Authors: Febriana Suci Wulan , Lestari Wahyu , Supriyadi Supriyadi 
Published: June 2022

<em>Needs analysis is a study whose information serves as the basis for developing a particular product. Researchers will collect information and data related to the development of employee assessment instruments through needs analysis. Employee performance assessment is one of the important indicators of the quality of the human resources department of an organization or company. This research uses descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. The subject of the study is the need for the development of employee assessment instruments CV Jetindo Niaga Utama, Semarang city, while the object of research is all employees from CV Jetindo Niaga Utama. Results from this research is, 1) the need for the development of employee assessment instruments using a website-based 360-degree method, and 2) factors that support and hinder the analysis of the need for the development of employee assessment instruments using a website-based 360-degree method. Based on the results of the needs analysis, almost all employees argue that the need to develop assessment instruments, indicated that 59% of employees answered in dire need of instrument development and 38% chose to require instrument development.. The results of this research will be used as a research basis for the development of CV Jetindo Niaga Utama employee assessment instruments using a website-based 360-degree method</em>
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LOOP MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION ASSAY AND REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION-POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION TECHNIQUE IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF EBOLA VIRUS IN HUMAN BLOOD SAMPLES IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
Authors: OJOMO L. J. , ONIKEPE F. , AJAKAIYE J. J. , EROMON J. P. , BANKOLE B. , OGBOLE M. 
Published: June 2022

The not too distant past outbreak of Ebola viral disease (EVD) in West African countries was reported to be the worst since its emergence in 1976. A major challenge to the management and control of EVD is lack of rapid and accurate diagnosis. Therefore, this study was conducted to compare the Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay to the Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique for the diagnosis of Ebola virus (EBV) in human blood samples. EBV was confirmed in 5 (33%) and 16(12%) human blood samples by LAMP and RT-PCR, respectively. The sensitivity of LAMP assay was 83.3% while the specificity was 100% for LAMP when compared to RT-PCR. Findings from this study indicate that LAMP may be a rapid diagnostic tool that requires minimal expertise in developing countries in the diagnosis of this disease, which compares favourably to the gold standard RT-PCR. Findings from this study indicate that LAMP with necessary diagnostic improvements may be a rapid diagnostic tool that requires minimal expertise in developing countries in the diagnosis of this disease, if it is to compare favourably to the gold standard RT-PCR.