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Changes in the rehabilitation status of irrigated lands in the Volgograd Oblast during 2001–2018
Authors: Gorokhova I. N. , Pankova E. I. 
Published: July 2022

A comparative assessment of the rehabilitation status of irrigated lands, which are located in different natural areas of the Volgograd Oblast, is presented for 2001–2018. It was found that during the specified period there were recorded significant changes in the condition of irrigated lands: the total irrigation area has dramatically decreased since 2001 (-31%), especially at local runoff (-44.5%), the groundwater level has decreased (the level >5 m remains on 78% of the area). Also on this background, the areas of secondary salinized soils were also decreased (-3.9%). The main problems at the present are: the presence of fallow lands and rain-fed lands initially cultivated for irrigation, the lack of drainage on the most of irrigation systems and significant areas of saline soils requiring rehabilitation. Differences in natural conditions have largely determined the current rehabilitation state of irrigated soils and the intensity of their changes. Thus, the largest areas of secondary saline soils are preserved on irrigation systems located on the initially highly saline, poorly drained soils of the Khvalyn clay plain (Pallasovka, Svetloyarsk irrigation systems). Reconstruction of a number of irrigation systems with areas of secondary saline soils gave a positive result, after which secondary saline soils on reclaimed lands were not detected (Large Volgograd, Tyazhin irrigation systems). Significant areas of saline soils can be found on irrigated lands in the distribution areas of natural saline soils and chestnut, light chestnut saline soils – in the south of the Volga Upland, in the area of the Northern Yergeni and on the Khvalyn clay plain (Gorodishуsche, Generalovskoye, Pallasovka, etc. irrigation systems). Inherent research on the Volga-Don irrigation system with the involvement of remote sensing data has shown that this system reflects the general features of the modern rehabilitation condition of irrigated lands of the Volgograd Oblast – fallow lands, lack of drainage, and widespread saline soils are specific for this area. The use of high-resolution multispectral satellite images (Landsat-8, Sentinel-2) for the purposes of detection of fallow and irrigated lands in the current season demonstrates the possibility of clarifying information on this category of land. The determination of the distribution of salinized and solonetzic soils on irrigated lands of the Volgograd Oblast by remote methods can be carried out indirectly, i. e. according to the state of vegetation: when areas of sparse vegetation cover are being identified on images, targeted routes for soil surveys and soil sampling are selected.
Library’s role in communication of science and society
Authors: Pleshakova M. A. 
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the article is to reveal the communicative component of library’s activities within the framework of its participation in science and society communication (CSS) in Russian realities. The experience of popularizing science available in the practice of libraries does not allow us to declare its involvementin the processes of CSS. It needs critical refl tion and adaptation to the modern information and communication environment; an assessment of the effectiveness of the library as a participant is required.The article presents theoretical aspectsof library’sfunctions as CSS participants.Institutional characteristics are considered andanalyzed from the point of view of communicativefunction and communication processesoccurring in various social fields; and communicativepractices implemented by the library –with the provisions of the types of social communication(verbal, documentary, electronic).The library has obvious opportunities for implementationas a member of CSS, first of all, beingan element of documentary communications, itcan create an information environment, providingreaders with the high-quality reliablecontent; participate in forming the cognitiveactivity of readers and encourage and supporttheir self-education activities, including throughoral and hybrid forms of interaction, andinclusion in the electronic environment significantlyexpands the communication capabilities of libraries. The prospects for the participation of libraries in CSS as an intermediary are justified by the fact that they have their own contingent, platforms and specific technologies of communication impact. Hypothetically, libraries can use all existing forms and formats of CSS events,combining, expanding and supplementing them with their own (traditional and innovative), where a specialist – scientist, writer, scientifi journalist, scientifi communicator – will actas a popularizer. Thus, optimal conditions canbe establishing to satisfy people`s cognitive interest that forms the modern scientifi state and stimulate them to receive new scientific knowledge throughout their lives.
Microbialites of modern siliciclastic rock coasts
Authors: Cooper Andrew , Smith Alan , Rishworth Gavin , Dodd Carla , Forbes Matt , Cawthra Hayley , Anderson Callum 
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT
Contemporary microbialite formation has been documented on rock coasts in a variety of geomorphic, oceanographic, and climatic settings. Based on a synthesis of these diverse occurrences plus new observations, a generalized model is presented. At each locality microbialite development is associated with discharge of mineralized freshwater in the coastal zone. Microbialite formation in the high intertidal and supratidal zones of rock coasts occurs in a variety of sub-environments (cliff face, shore platform surface, platform surface pools, boulder beach, and sand beach) and forms a variety of laminated rock encrustations and oncoids. Allochthonous microbialites occur on the backshore as breccias of reworked microbialite clasts, oncoids transported from rock pools, and partly encrusted boulders. The microbialite-influenced rock coast is a distinct type of siliciclastic environment that offers potential comparison for ancient microbialite occurrences. It has preservation potential in both transgressive and regressive settings. Potential ancient examples are suggested.
Sentiment Analysis based on Feature Selection Classification model
Authors: D Elangovan , V Subedha 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
As the use of social media and other online forums for exchanging ideas and exchanging opinions has grown, so has the field of sentiment analysis. Many people use social media like Twitter and Facebook to share their thoughts and ideas with the rest of the world. Opinion mining or sentiment analysis focuses on classifying and predicting a target's opinion. Text documents or sentences can be categorized based on whether they represent a favorable or negative view on a certain subject. Text categorization may seem like an easy process compared to sentiment analysis, but numerous difficulties have prompted many studies into this area. The use of Firefly with Levy and Multilayer Perceptron approaches combined with a feature selection-based classification model to automate sentiment analysis has been proposed. Online product reviews can be improved by incorporating feature selection and classification into the SA model presented in this research. Feature extraction from online product evaluations was accomplished using the firefly (FF) algorithm, while sentiment classification was accomplished using a multi-layer perceptron (MLP). Four datasets are used in the experiment, and the outcomes are evaluated according to various criteria. As a result of these tests, it can be concluded that the FF-MLP model provided here has the best classification performance over the whole dataset tested.
A Four-Year Survey of Error Reports in a Radiotherapy Department
Authors: Esmati Ebrahim , Hasoomi Nafise , Khodadadi Asma , Andish Neda Maal , Ghalehtaki Reza , Kazemian Ali 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Purpose: Patient safety is a fundamental concept in radiotherapy due to the delivery of large radiation doses in a single fraction. Radiotherapy is a highly complex procedure with many steps, which confers a high risk of errors. This study aimed to investigate radiotherapy errors and their effects on patients to provide a framework for increasing our knowledge of radiotherapy, quality of treatment and patient safety . Materials and Methods: The total number of error reports was 648 during four years of this survey (2017-2020), 51% of which were attributed to near-misses, and the patients were not affected by the errors. Also, 40% of the errors were incident errors, while the rest were non-conformity errors. Meanwhile, the number of treatment courses was 12,755, 32,118, 34,052, and 39,784 throughout the survey during 2017-2020, respectively. Results: The annual error ratio was 2.2 in 100 treatment courses. Use of a collaborative interprofessional approach led to a decrease in the incident errors by 20% and an increase in near-misses by 24% during the survey( P =.002). Conclusion: Our outcomes indicated that analyzing radiotherapy errors and their effects on patients can help radiotherapy teams, including radiation oncologists, physicists, and radiation therapists, to provide the best services for the patients; it also improves teamwork and increases the quality of treatment.
Physicochemical Properties of Imported and Locally Produced Honey did not translate into its Microbial Quality and Antibacterial Activity
Authors: Nzeh Joseph , Quansah Lydia , Dufailu Osman Adamu 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Honey is often considered a good substitute for sugar. However, concerns about the poor quality of locally produced honey have necessitated the importation of honey to meet the domestic demand in spite of Ghana’s good climatic conditions suitable for honey production. Due to the increasing level of demand for honey both locally and internationally, we highlighted here the need for an assessment of the physicochemical, microbiological quality and antibiotics resistance of microbes isolated from the imported and locally produced honey vis-à-vis international standards. Thirty honey samples which comprise 7 imported and 23 locally produced were randomly sampled from retail outlets consisting of supermarkets, marts, shops, and open markets as well as from production sites within the northern region for physicochemical analysis, microbial analysis and antibiogram. Results of the physicochemical quality analysis showed that sampled honey (both imported and locally produced) was within acceptable set standards. However, microbial quality was poor as a high incidence of bacterial contamination and resistance was recorded in the study. The High incidence of bacterial contamination and antibiotic resistance recorded in this study gives an indication that all is not well in the honey industry and therefore the need for serious concern to avert possible health issues associated with the consumption of honey found within the region.
Prevention of DDoS Attack in Cloud Computing using Fuzzy Q – Learning Algorithm
Authors: Kumar Animesh , Dutta Sandip , Pranav Prashant 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Cloud computing technology created a revolution in IT Industry that provides on-demand resources, flexibility, scalability, and lower maintenance to infrastructure costs. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack blocks the services by flooding high or low volume of malicious traffic to exhaust the servers, resources, etc of cloud. In today’s era, they are even difficult to detect because of low rate traffic and its hidden approach in cloud. The study of all DDoS attack with their possible solution is essential to protect cloud computing environment. In this paper, we have proposed a Fuzzy Q Learning algorithm and Chebyshev’s Inequality principle to counter the problem of DDoS attacks. The Proposed framework follows the inclusion of Chebyshew’s inequality for work load prediction in cloud in the analysis phase and fuzzy QLearning in planning phase .Experimental results proves that in our proposed FQBDDA model, prevent DDoS attack.
Addressing unavoidable climate change loss and damage: A case study from Fiji’s sugar industry
Authors: Nand Moleen , Bardsley Douglas K. , Suh Jungho 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Climate change loss and damage (L&D) presents an existential threat to vulnerable countries. This case study describes an example of vulnerable communities facing challenges in minimising, averting, and addressing L&D. Through a grounded theoretical lens, qualitative research was used to gain in-depth insights into climate change L&D from cyclones in Fiji's sugar industry. In-depth semi-structured interviews (n=68) were conducted, in two Indo-Fijian sugarcane communities, Barotu and Toko settlements in Western Viti Levu, Fiji, and with key stakeholders from government ministries, academia, and climate change response services. Key findings from this research reveal that despite implementing climate change adaptation measures, Fiji’s sugar industry faces devastating L&D from regular, severe cyclones. Much of that climate change L&D is irreversible and could be categorised as unavoidable L&D, including loss of property, crops, and income. Non-economic loss and damage (NELD) was also documented in both field sites, such as losses of homes and places of worship, cascading and flow-on effects, and also the heightening of uncertainty, fear, and trauma. The systematic documentation of L&D within vulnerable communities would improve understanding of L&D, including NELD, and assist to facilitate the mobilisation of urgent support and action to address L&D in countries that lack the capacities to respond independently. Key policy interventions are recommended such as livelihood diversification, integration of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, and the operationalisation of the Santiago Network for Loss and Damage.
Methylene blue dosing strategies in critically ill adults with shock – a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Sari-Yavuz Sibel , Heck-Swain Ka-Lin , Keller Marius , Magunia Harry , Feng You-Shan , Haeberle Helene A. , Wied Petra , Schlensak Christian , Rosenberger Peter , Koeppen Michael 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Background: Shock increases mortality in the critically ill and the mainstay of therapy is the administration of vasopressor agents to achieve hemodynamic targets. In the past, studies have found that the NO-pathway antagonist methylene blue improves hemodynamics. However, the optimal dosing strategy remains elusive. Therefore, we investigated the hemodynamic and ICU outcome parameters of three different dosing strategies for methylene blue. Methods: We performed retrospective cohort study of patients in shock treated with methylene blue. Shock was defined as norepinephrine dose > 0.1 µg/kg/min and serum lactate level > 2 mmol/l at the start of methylene blue administration. Different demographic variables, ICU treatment, and outcome parameters were evaluated. To compare the differences in the administration of vasopressors or inotropes, the vasoactive inotropic score (VIS) was calculated at different time points after starting the administration of methylene blue. Response to methylene blue or mortality at 28 days were assessed. Results: 262 patients from July 2014 to October 2019 received methylene blue. 209 patients met the inclusion criteria. Three different dosing strategies were identified: bolus injection followed by continuous infusion (n=111), bolus injection only (no continuous infusion; n=59) or continuous infusion only (no bolus prior; n=39). The groups did not differ in demographics, ICU scoring system, or comorbidities. In all groups, VIS decreased over time, indicating improved hemodynamics. Cardiogenic shock and higher doses of norepinephrine increased the chance of responding to methylene blue, while bolus only decreased the chance of responding to methylene blue treatment. 28-day mortality increased with higher SAPSII scores and higher serum lactate levels, while bolus injection followed by continuous infusion decreased 28-day mortality. No severe side effects were notedConclusions: Methylene blue as a bolus injection followed by continuous infusion decreases 28-day mortality in patients with shock. Clinicians should consider the administration of methylene blue in patients with refractory shock, regardless of the cause.
Augmenting protein biofortification in maize using teosinte (Zea mays ssp. parviglumis)
Authors: Varalakshmi S , Singh Narendra Kumar , Pareek Navneet , Senthilkumar V 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Maize underwent domestication from the wild species Teosinte (Zea mays ssp. parviglumis) in the Balsas River valley of Mexico. While domestication and selective breeding of maize lost major alleles for kernel size and composition, Teosintes have a huge repository of novel and diverse alleles for protein content; have doubled protein content and higher levels of methionine-rich zeins than cultivated maize. To address the issue of protein in maize, we developed and investigated BC1F2:3 population derived from crossing between maize inbred line CML-451 and teosinte (Zea mays ssp. parviglumis). The data on ear traits and protein content were recorded on 126 BC1F2:3 individual cobs and parental lines. The protein content of among the BC1F2:3 lines had highly significant variation which varied from 9.53–16.49% for MP51 and MP6 lines, respectively. The results stipulated that protein content of teosinte introgressed maize lines is improved by 41.42% over CML-451. The introgressed population also exhibited significant variation for all ear traits investigated. Principal component analysis and cluster analysis have applied for estimation of genetic diversity among introgressed lines. Proteins content, ear length (cm), ear width (cm), kernel rows/ear and test weight (g) are all significant contributors to maximum diversity among teosinte introgressed maize lines. Cluster analysis highlighted the diversity among lines based on protein content and test weight and grouped them into six clusters. Cluster II lines were characterized by higher protein content and test weight values and were considered for wider use in breeding programmes. The results of the investigation highlight the substantial increase in the protein content of the teosinte derived maize lines and therefore indicates critical role of Zea mays ssp. parviglumis in protein biofortification of maize kernels.
Effect of lunch with different calorie and nutrient balances on dinner-induced postprandial glucose variability
Authors: Kuwahara Mai , Kim Hyeon-Ki , Furutani Akiko , Mineshita Yui , Nakaoka Takashi , Shibata Shigenobu 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Aim
This study aimed to examine the effect of lunches with different calorie intakes (Study 1) and nutrient balances (Study 2) on dinner-induced postprandial glucose fluctuation.
Methods
Energy trial (Study 1): Thirteen healthy young participants (n = 10 men, n = 3 women) were investigated to determine the effects of different caloric intakes at lunch on glucose level variability. The study comprised four trials (no lunch, low lunch, standard lunch, and high-energy lunch). Energy balance trial (Study 2): Fourteen healthy young adults (n = 8 men, n = 6 women) were investigated to determine the effect of different nutrient balances during lunch on glucose level variability. The study consisted of four trials (standard, protein-rich, fat-rich, and carbohydrate-rich). In Studies 1 and 2, each trial was spaced at least one day apart, and breakfast and dinner were tested as meals. The mealtimes for each trial were then aligned. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was used to assess the blood glucose fluctuations.
Results
Study 1: The no-lunch and low-energy lunch trials had significantly higher values in the incremental area under the curve (iAUC) of postprandial blood glucose at dinner compared to the standard and high-energy lunch trials (P < 0.01, P < 0.05 vs none), (respectively, P < 0.01 vs low-energy trial). Study 2: A significantly higher postprandial blood glucose iAUC for dinner was found in the fat-rich trial than that in the protein-rich and standard trials, respectively (P < 0.05).
Conclusions
Our findings indicate that skipping lunch and low-calorie or high-lipid intake increased postprandial blood glucose levels after dinner.
Neural invasion is an independent prognostic factor in young and lymph node negative gastric cancer patients underwent curative gastrectomy
Authors: Wang Linjun , Xia Yiwen , Jiang Tianlu , Li Ying , Li Fengyuan , Wang Weizhi , Zhang Diancai , Xu Hao , Yang Li , Xu Zekuan 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Background: The prognostic significance of neural invasion (NI) in gastric cancer (GC) has not been established. This study is to investigate the characteristic and prognostic value of NI in GC.Methods: 592 patients who had undergone gastrectomy for GC were retrospectively analyzed. NI was defined when cancer cells infiltrated into the perineurium or neural fascicles by hematoxylin and eosin staining of surgical specimens. NI and the other clinical factors were analyzed.Results: NI was detected in 270 of the 592 patients. NI was associated with tumor size, site, depth of invasion, lymph node metastasis, TNM stage, tumor differentiation, Lauren classification, and blood vessel invasion. NI was associated with the overall survival. Multivariate analysis indicated that NI was not an independent prognostic factor for total patients, while NI independently predicted prognosis for age<60 and lymph node metastasis negative patients by subgroup analysis. Concomitant existence of NI with tumor size ≥3cm, TNM stage III, or diffused Lauren classification independently predicted prognosis.Conclusions: The frequency of NI is high in GC patients and increases with disease progression. NI is related to poor survival in GC patients who underwent curative gastrectomy and provides independent prognostic value for young and lymph node metastasis negative patients.
Effects of dietary omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acid in animal models of experimentally-induced granulomatous inflammation.
Authors: Omale Jamila Audu , Ezeanyika L. U. S. , C. Nwanguma B. , Omale A 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Recent advances have shown how PUFA regulate molecular signaling, especially in the context of inflammation. Nutritional interventions with PUFA in experimental animal models have exhibited anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, chronic inflammation was assayed by Cotton-Pellet Induced Granuloma to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-granuloma effects of Omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acid using experimentally induced inflammatory models in rats. Obtained results indicates that omega-3 oil extract significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the granuloma tissue formation (58.36 ± 3.52, 65.40 ± 1.30, 57.78 ± 3.89, 50.93 ± 0.60 and 42.17 ± 0.70mg representing 33.78, 25.79, 34.44, 42.21 and 52.15% inhibition respectively for the proliferative phase) when compared to the control. This results showed that omega-3 oil extract studied, posses both anti-inflammatory and anti-granuloma properties