bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CORPORATE UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Khilukha Oksana
Published: October 2019

Introduction. Corporate University is an educational entity which helps to advance organizational and individual knowledge. It has been widely discussed and adopted by many organizations. We investigate the development of corporate learning within the context of corporate universities. We determine that the corporate university meets business needs in training and manager performance.
A corporate university can help regulate behaviours with strategic company goals and result in employee responsibility, promote corporate values and organizational culture.
Purpose. The article aims to analyse the development of corporate universities.
Method (methodology). The article is based on methods such as method of synthesis (to define the essential characteristics of corporate universities), method of structural and comparative analysis (to determine the place of corporate universities in the system of employees training).
Results. The paper explores whether a corporate university is providing actual value to the organization from the perspective of employees training. The article argues that if corporate universities do not use pedagogical preferences aspects into their practice in e-learning, this will devalue the training system. The task of the corporate university is identified as training and development of employees, their knowledge evaluation, the common corporate standards establishment. We investigate how e-learning is received, managed and whether there is an influence on learner performance. The article introduces that corporate university can be a non-profit educational organization that has a more central role in training, retraining, and performance of employees than ever before. It is a company which is controlled by parent company but has a separate legal entity or a corporation department.
RESEARCH OF OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS OF USE OF LAND RESOURCES OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Authors: Berezhnytska Galyna
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The factors of the environment of the functioning of agricultural enterprises and their specific impact on the management of the use of land resources of agricultural enterprises have become the subject of the study.
Purpose. The article aims to highlight theoretical and methodological aspects of the study of opportunities and threats in managing the use of land resources of agricultural enterprises and the practical implementation of the proposed approach. While achieving the goal of the research the following tasks should be fulfilled: to define the main factors of the external and internal environment that influence the effective use of land resources of agricultural enterprises; to determine the nature and extent of the influence of such factors on the management of the use of agricultural enterprises; to determine the relationship between the investigated factors; to define prospects for strategic management of land use of agricultural enterprises.
Method (methodology). The methods of theoretical substantiation, method of questionnaire survey, method of comparison, graphical and tabular method have been used in this research. The use of the SWOT analysis method allowed investigating the influence of the main characteristics of the considered factors of the external and internal environment of the functioning of agricultural enterprises on the management of the use of land resources of such enterprises.
Results. The complex of factors of external (macro-, micro-level) and internal environment of functioning of agricultural enterprises has been determined. Using the questionnaire survey of agricultural enterprises, the degree of influence of the investigated factors on the management of the use of land resources of agricultural enterprises has been determined. The most important positive and negative characteristics of the investigated factors have been determined. It allowed carrying out a SWOT analysis of the activities of agricultural enterprises and the use of their land resources. Based on the SWOT analysis, a comparison of strengths, capabilities, weaknesses and capabilities, as well as weaknesses and threats has been done. It made it possible to identify comparative advantages, challenges and risks of agricultural enterprises in general, and, in particular, management of the use of land resources of agricultural enterprises. Such results are the basis for determining possible scenarios for land management, making the best decision on further management of land use of agricultural enterprises, aimed at increasing the efficiency of such use. It will provide the implementation of strategic management of land use in the general strategy of agricultural enterprises development.
DETERMINATION OF REGULARITY OF CHANGES IN INDICATORS OF INNOVATION ACTIVITY ON DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OF AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX OF UKRAINE
Authors: Kushnir Svitlana
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this article is to investigate the current state and dynamics of technical, energy capacities, labor resources and wages in Ukrainian agricultural enterprises, the impact of these indicators on efficiency of agricultural production, indicators of development and competitiveness of products on the domestic and foreign markets. The moral and physical deterioration of the equipment available at the farms is determined, which does not contribute to the increase of labor productivity and to obtaining consistently high economic results. On the basis of the dynamics of the analyzed statistical data, the problem of providing agricultural producers with labor resources was confirmed against the background of deepening of depopulation processes in the countryside, which led to the deterioration of quantitative and qualitative characteristics of human resources. Indicators of development and production rates of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine have been investigated, that showed a low level of innovation implementation. Mathematical formalization of the relationship between the dynamics of changes in the gross value added indicators and the volume of sales of agricultural products is carried out. Based on the analysis of innovative activity indicators in the agricultural sector of Ukraine and the consistent assessment of the adequacy of linear and nonlinear pair equations, the model specification is presented, which is presented in the form of linear pair regression, which confirms the existence of a direct link between changes in the volume of sales in the agrarian sector.
ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF UKRAINE SEA PORTS IN CONDITIONS OF REALIZATION OF INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Hab Oleksii
Published: October 2019

Introduction. The task of efficient utilization of the potential of maritime navigation is a priority, since it is one of the levers of development of the Ukrainian economy. The highest rates of economic growth were achieved by those countries which, in the first phase, without even having such a cargo base in Ukraine, concentrated their efforts on the development of seaports and related economic spheres, including transport service.
The purpose of the article is to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the economic potential of Ukrainian seaports in terms of innovative opportunities.
Results. According to the results of the research, it is determined that the national system of seaports of Ukraine is formed by 18 production units located on the whole coast of the country. The author analyzes the structure of cargo maritime transport, identifies key factors of success of seaports, examines the structure of the maritime trade market, evaluates the design capacity and utilization of domestic seaports for the period 2014-2018, identifies priority areas for innovative development of seaports of Ukraine: attracting more capital investments in new facilities and equipment in order to expand cargo handling capacities, in particular in concession; ensuring the creation of new competitive positions in the context of integrating innovation in the use of smart technologies; active participation in international organizations in order to create conditions for transboundary movements of cargoes and to bring standards of operation of seaports in compliance with European requirements.
GLOBAL CRYPTOCURRENCY AS PROSPECTS FOR WORLD MONETARY SYSTEM
Authors: Sharov Oleksandr
Published: October 2019

The cryptocurrency is a phenomenon of a modern payment system, however it is still unclear whether it is a new kind of currency at all. Most often, there are claims that this is just a financial pyramid. However, such statements do not explain the nature of cryptocurrency. In fact, from technical point of view, the cryptocurrency is simply a data chain, in which the first link contains information about its origin («mining»), and all subsequent ones - on the transition from one owner to another. This means that in the economic sense the cryptocurrency is the «bill of exchange», which is accompanied by a number of «transfer inscriptions» - «endorsements.» Nevertheless, banknotes are simple banker’s bills of exchange too. Therefore, cryptocurrency could become a new global currency if several specific requirements were fulfilled.
FORMATION OF THE ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA PRODUCT PERCEPTION MODEL BASED ON CONVERGENCE OF FACE-TO-FACE AND SCREEN-TO-SCREEN APPROACHES
Authors: Pushkar Oleksandr
Published: October 2019

The article deals with the approach to developing an advertising multimedia product for the promotion or sale of goods or services. Under the advertising product is an advertising video, an interactive commercial, 3-D advertising, virtual and augmented reality, an online store. Based on the analogy method, a diagram of the process of perceiving the advertising multimedia product by the user is presented. The use of the hybrid approach of customer development for updating the multimedia product and taking into account the virtual values of users is substantiated. Developed scenarios for the development of a multimedia product, depending on the results of achieving the planned goals. The sequence of multimedia product development is proposed based on the convergence of face-to-face and screen-to-screen approaches.
Management in the corporate governance system
Authors: Shkilniak Mykhailo
Published: October 2019

The article points out that the process of introducing market relations in Ukraine and the growing role and importance of joint-stock companies in the economic development of the country and well-being of its citizens have created the need of corporate governance that emerged due to changing ownership structures and transition to market relations.The study shows that the corporate form of business organization is a new and complex phenomenon in Ukraine. Corporations (joint-stock companies) are the most widespread and significant form of business organization in the current conditions. It is emphasized that the defining feature of a corporation is that it is owned by shareholders who bought stock. This requires a completely different approach to management and control. The nature, role and principles of corporate governance framework are described. It is reasoned that since management and ownership are separated, there is a need to balance interests of shareholders and management.It is stressed that corporate governance is an important factor in the company’s activity and development, the primary purpose of which is to provide owners with the opportunity to organize and exercise effective control over management. The essence of corporate governance is to achieve a balance of interests for participants of corporate governance, namely: shareholders, managers, supervisory board and other groups and individuals (suppliers, consumers, creditors, government authorities, etc). The role and place of management in corporate governance, their interests and powers are highlighted.The following responsibilities are associated with executive bodies, or management: solving currents problems related to the corporation’s activities, ensuring decision-making by general meeting of shareholders and supervisory board, planning, organizing, motivating, coordinating, and monitoring.It is substantiated that management and corporate governance are different concepts. The key difference is that corporate governance is a wider concept, and management is an integral part of it. The effectiveness of corporate governance rests on the organization of the work of management.
Ukraine’s position in international investment ratings
Authors: Churuta Ivan
Published: October 2019

The article reasons that foreign direct investments play a crucial role in the economy of every world country, since they ensure the effective functioning of economy and economic growth. It is found that the volume of foreign direct investments into the economy of a certain country depends on the investment climate, whose main indicator is the position of countries in international investment ratings that allows us to evaluate the investment climate, possible investment risks and the degree of investment safety.The subject of the study is the investment climate in Ukraine and its position in the main international investment ratings. The research methods used in the study include theoretical generalization, comparison, abstraction, analysis and synthesis.The paper presents a list of the main international investment ratings that should be taken into account by potential investors while analyzing the investment climate and investment image of the country and considering the practicality of investing into the economy.The current position and dynamics of Ukraine’s rankings in these ratings are analyzed: according to Global Competitiveness index – 81st position among 137 countries; according to index of Economic Freedom – 150th position among 180 countries; according to Ease of Doing Business index – 76th position among 190 countries; according to Investment Attractiveness index – 134th out of 174 countries. Based on the analysis of Ukraine’s position in the main international investment ratings, it is concluded that the investment climate in Ukraine is not favorable; therefore, Ukraine needs to take measures to improve its investment climate and its positions in these ratings in order to attract foreign investment to the required extent.
Building pricing strategies for enterprises of the organic sector with a view to pursue marketing goals
Authors: Dudar Volodymyr
Published: October 2019

The paper reveals the essence of price in the market system and the role of pricing / marketing strategies in organic agricultural production. It is pointed out that a price is a key measure of social spending, because it manages the economy through the redistribution of values between economic entities. It is also noted that the dynamics of price movements in the organic sector relates to changes in quality and volume of production, promotion on the market, consumer solvency, product-consumption level, inventory levels and the overall economic situation of enterprises.The research paper presents an analysis of factors and competitive pricing strategies that affect prices of organic agro-food products. Competitive pricing strategies in the price management system are derived on the basis of two criteria: competitive advantages based on price and non-price factors, and the volume of the target market.It is found that in setting prices of organic agro-food products, both internal and external factors should be taken into account. Internal factors include cost price, innovativeness and uniqueness of production, life-cycle stage, and simultaneity between prices and expectations of buyers. External factors are price sensitivity of buyers, price levels of competitors, and macroeconomic conditions, such as inflation, taxes, excise duties, state price policy.Concerning price-quality indicators, a model of marketing strategy for organic agro industrial enterprises is suggested. A certified organic business that holds a leading position in the market often has to pursue a strategy of high quality in which high prices are motivated by quality and safety of organic products. It is concluded that pricing in the organic agro-food market is determined by high cost of production, and high quality and specific product properties play a crucial role for consumers.
Methodological aspects of evaluating the efficiency of innovation projects
Authors: Paraniuk Yaroslav
Published: October 2019

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The genesis of the “goodwill” concept in financial and managerial accounting
Authors: Sudyn Yuliia
Published: October 2019

The paper provides an analysis of the evolution of the “goodwill” concept from 1982 up to now on the basis of definitions found in foreign and national literature. The study focuses on conceptual foundations for accounting goodwill at an enterprise.Within the study the following general and special research methods for describing economic phenomena and processes are applied: historical and logical – to identify evolutionary approaches to defining the concept of “goodwill”; generalization, grouping and comparison – to study the essence of economic concepts and reinforce their definitions; analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction – to describe the main features of goodwill which reflect the economic nature of the concept.Based on foreign and national research literature, a review of definitions for the concept of “goodwill” is presented in the chronological order. In the article, a reinforced definition is formulated, which is tailored to the current environment of doing business and requesting for information. The evolution of conceptual foundations for accounting goodwill which complies with international and national standards is described. The structure of goodwill is graphically de- picted in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard 3 Business Combinations. It is found that goodwill at an enterprise is not always economically justified and does not indicate the existence of non-economic amenities.A significant difference is found between the interpretation of the concept of “goodwill” in accounting and economic interdisciplinary aspects. Speculative reasons for the positive variance in the implementation of integration agreements are described, which confirm the discrepancy between economic and accounting definitions of goodwill. It is pointed out that there is a need for the convergence of existing approaches in order to unify the conceptual foundations of goodwill as an accounting concept. It is proposed to record the internal goodwill on accounts as an economic embodiment of non-economic amenities that the enterprise owns.
Cost and managerial accounting of joint activities related to the use of fixed assets
Authors: Zadorozhnyi Zenovii , Orlova Valentyna , Kafka Sofiia
Published: October 2019

The research paper reveals the essence of the concepts of joint activity, joint operation, and joint venture. A set of key features for classification of joint activities is identified and their impact on accounting of joint activities is assessed. The article also reviews the essential elements of accounting of joint activities in the light of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and characterizes the process of recording accounting entries related to basic operations, which depend on organizational forms of joint activities (a joint venture or a joint operation, with or without a separate entity). The paper provides a detailed description of three options for accounting of joint activities classified as joint operations, namely: joint operations without a separate entity; joint operations with a separate entity but without legal personality; a legal unit. Besides, a number of particular characteristics of measuring financial results from selling and purchasing assets within joint operations are identified. It is pointed out that one of the ways of effective use of fixed assets is promoting the implementation of managerial ac- counting of joint activities and internal reporting procedures of the results achieved. It is suggested that domestic enterprises of oil and gas industry should expand the practice of joint activities in order to effectively use fixed assets for oil and gas extraction and transportation. Before conducting joint activities, it is recommended that oil and gas industry enterprises compile initial calculations of their profitability at the level of managerial accounting.In the study, the following general and specific scientific methods of obtaining knowledge on economic phenomena are used: generalization, grouping and comparison, analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction, etc.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP TINGKAT KEPUASAN PASIEN RAWAT INAP DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM Dr. ABDUL RIVAI
Authors: Zulkifli Zulkifli
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of each dimension of service quality on the level of satisfaction of inpatients which dimensions of service quality are more dominant in influencing the level of satisfaction of inpatients The analytical tool in question is: validity test and reliability test, multiple linear regression analysis, coef icient of determination, t test and F test. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be seen that the dimensions of direct evidence (tangibles) have a significant ef ect on the level of satisfaction of inpatients at Dr. Abdul Rivai General Hospital, while reliability, responsiveness, assurance and attention have no significant ef ect. Tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and attention can provide a positive and significant influence together or simultaneously on patient satisfaction at Dr. Abdul Rivai General Hospital. The most dominant dimension of influence on the satisfaction of hospitalized patients at Dr. Abdul Rivai General Hospital is a dimension of direct evidence (tangibles), with a regression coef icient of 0.965 or 96.5%. The coef icient of determination or R Square is 97.4%, while the remaining 2.6% is influenced by other factors besides the five dimensions of service quality
Strategic Leadership and Organizational Performance of Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Bose Eswari Njoki , Ndegwa Priscillah
Published: October 2019

Performance of an organization relies on the strategic moves and direction that it makes. For all strategies formulated to work, the leadership itself must be strategic. The security sector in Kenya has been faced with a myriad of challenges ranging from low public confidence, poor leadership, incompetence, poor housing and other facilities, limited funding and above all poor strategy formulation and implementation. Strategic leadership is the leader's ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, and empower others to create strategic change as necessary. This general objective of this study was to establish the influence of strategic leadership on the organizational performance of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives of this study were to establish the influence of management competencies on organizational performance of the DCI, to examine the effect of corporate culture on organizational performance of the DCI, to establish the influence of shareholder involvement on organizational performance of the DCI and to determine the effect of ethical practices on performance of the DCI. The study was anchored on trait leadership theory, path-goal leadership theory and the transformation leadership theory. The study used descriptive research design. The target population of this study comprised the senior officers from the 10 units in the DCI in Nairobi City County who total to 141. Stratified random sampling was used to select the sample size of 42 which is 30 percent of the total study population. The study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire to be administered to the officers through drop and pick later method. Secondary data was obtained from the DCI strategic plans, records, annual reports and human resource data base. Data collected was analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics by the use of SPSS. Findings were presented by use of tables, frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. The study found that given the significance of significance of the variance (p-Value < 0.05) and F-Value is 44.283 and further supported by R-Square = 0.76, it was concluded that management competencies, corporate culture, stakeholder involvement, and ethical practices are all essential strategic leadership aspect that require complete adoption if performance of an organization has to improve to the desired level. Of particular importance to achieve this performance include professional trainings, staff capacity building, possession of exemplary skills and ability, service without fear or favour, and believing in delivery of quality service. The findings of the study will be useful to the security organs in the National Police Service and other security organs within the Republic of Kenya.
UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN SEDIAAN SIRUP DAUN SEREH (Cymbopogon citratus)
Authors: Febrina Dina
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT

Antioxidants are compounds that can inhibit reactive oxygen species and also free radicals so that antioxidants can prevent diseases associated with free radicals such as carcinogenesis, cardiovascular, and aging. The emergence of a negative response to the use of synthetic antioxidants is thought to have the potential to cause cancer. So that natural antioxidants are increasingly in demand because they are believed to be safer for health. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is one of the plants commonly used as spices by the people of Indonesia. Determination of antioxidant activity of lemongrass syrup was carried out by DPPH method. the results showed an IC50 value of lemongrass syrup preparations of 50.68 ppm.
Perbandingan randemen minyak atsiri sereh (cymbopogon citratus) yang umur panennya 6 bulan Dan 9 bulan dengan metode destilasi air)
Authors: Prabandari Rani
Published: October 2019

AbstractIndonesian nature is very rich in plants containing essential oils. Essential oils can be produced from various parts of plants such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or fruit. There are 50-200 species of essential oil producing plants. In Indonesia there are around 40 types of essential oils producing plants. One of the essential oils producing plants is lemongrass (Taufiq, Tuhana, 2008 p: 2). This study aims to determine the comparison of essential oils in Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) which are harvested at 6 months and 9 months with a water distillation method. The procedure for selecting samples and research samples, directly with the object of research, is the citronella plant whose harvest age is 6 months taken from 1 clump and 9 months taken from 1 clump. The results of this study indicate that lemongrass plants with a harvest age of 6 months produce more essential oils compared to lemongrass plants with a harvest age of 9 months. This is influenced by several factors, including climate, harvest age. Lemongrass plants aged 6 months are the optimal age to be harvested, so that they get a higher yield of essential oils, besides that the factors of soil fertility and the intensity of sunlight also affect the content of essential oils of lemongrass.From the results of the research that has been done on the test sample, it can be concluded that the results of the essential oil ration on citronella (Cymbopogon citratus), which has 6 months of harvest age, obtained an average yield of 0.46% v / b and 9 months. 0.35% v / b with the results of the t-test obtained by the price t-count (2.984)> t-table (2.776). So that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted and it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between lemongrass with 6 months and 9 months of harvest. Keywords: lemongrass, essential oil, age of harvest, water distillation
EKSTRAK AIR TANAMAN SELEDRI (APIUM GRAVEOLENS) TERHADAP PENINGKATAN VOLUME URIN TIKUS PUTIH
Authors: Fitriana Adita Silvia
Published: October 2019

ABSTRACT

Processing of celery as diuretic is done by society in various ways. So far, the most effective preparation process of celery extract has not been known. This research aims to examine the diuretic effect of various celery extract preparation.  This research was conducted using celery water extract which is made in accordance with the people’s habit, using aquades as a negative control and HCT as a positive control. The effectiveness test of celery water extract as diuretic was done on white male rat by measuring the urine volume every hour for six hours. The results showed that the largest urine volume is obtained from the boiling celery extract.

 

Keywords: celery, diuretic, rat
Unresolved Subjects in the Cinema of Statelessness
Authors: Viernes Noah
Published: October 2019

Cinematic projections of refugees, exiles, and forced migration depart from the conventions of documentary fact to expand the experience of statelessness. For instance, Pierre-Yeves Vandeweerd’s post-ethnographic work configures voices and bodies onscreen to communicate political subjectivities lost to names, dates, and macropolitical events. These films thereby return existing questions about the unresolved sovereignties of states.
María Cegarra y Miguel Hernández. Bajo la luna y el cielo de La Unión
Authors: Larrabide Achútegi Aitor Luis
Published: October 2019

En la primera parte del trabajo se rastrea la relación intelectual y de amistad de Miguel Hernández con María Cegarra, que se inició en Orihuela con un homenaje a Gabriel Miró, el maestro literario de ambos. Después continuó con varias actividades organizadas por la
Universidad Popular de Cartagena, como el homenaje a Lope de Vega. También se contrastan dos obras primerizas de ambos: Perito en lunas (1933), de Hernández, y Cristales míos (1935), de Cegarra. En la segunda parte, se pasa revista a la crítica especializada que ha estudiado la relación de Miguel Hernández y María Cegarra.
Effects of Antipsychotic Treatment on S100B and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Schizophrenia
Authors: Wang Xuan , Bian Yun , Liu Lei , Wu Yaxue , Yang Fude , Li Xianyun , Han Xiaole , Tian Li , Luo Xingguang , Chen Song , Wang Zhiren , Tan Yunlong , Li Yanli
Published: October 2019

Background: The study aimed to examine the antipsychotic treatment effect on the serum S100B and oxidative stress in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: Subjects consisted of patients with schizophrenia of first-episode drug-naive and drug-free acute phases, and met the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia. All patients were treated with risperidone for eight weeks. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) was evaluated, and serum levels of S100B and parameters of oxidative stress including total oxidative status (TOS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured before and after antipsychotic treatment. A general linear random-effect model was used for data analysis. Results: Antipsychotic treatment with risperidone reduced the levels of S100B significantly in the first episode drug-naive patients with schizophrenia (Beta=24.89; p=0.0087) and marginally in the drug-free acute phase (Beta=15.65; p=0.093), no significant difference in the effect on S100B between patient groups (p=0.4785). In contrast, antipsychotic treatment increased the levels of MDA in drug-free acute phase schizophrenia (Beta=-6.55; p<0.0001) but not in the first episode drug-naive patients (beta=-0.57; p=0.6631); the effects on MDA were significantly different between two patient groups (p=0.0020). We found that the levels of S100B were only associated with the PANSS negative score in the drug-free acute phase patients who were treated with antipsychotics. Conclusion: Antipsychotic treatment with risperidone reduced the levels of S100B in first-episode, drug-naive patients with schizophrenia, but may increase the levels of MDA in drug-free acute phase schizophrenia.
Analysis of suicidal patients admitted to the emergency rooms and their intensive care requirements: A double-center study in Turkey
Authors: Şimşek Betül Kocamer , Şahin Şengül Kocamer
Published: October 2019

Objective: In the present study, the clinical and socio-demographic data of the patients who admitted to the emergency department due to suicide attempt, the duration at the emergency department, and hospitalizations are examined. Requirement of intensive care and duration of hospitalization are investigated in the patients with suicide attempt.

Materials and Methods: Patients who were admitted to the emergency department of the hospitals after suicide attempts between 2015 and 2017 and per 2018 were included in the retrospective study. Reason for suicide, suicide modality, duration between the suicide attempt and arrival to the emergency department, suicide time, first treatment at the emergency department, hospitalization, mortality, and the levels at the intensive care unit (ICU) were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Data obtained from the archives of the hospitals. SPSS 25.0 (IBM Corporation, Armonk, New York, United States) program was used to analyze the variables.

Results: In the present study, 428 patients were included. Ratio of the female to male patients was 319/109. The mean age of the patients was 29.18±10.48. 205 patients were single. 136 patients were unemployed. Ninety-four (22.87%) patients were diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. Four hundred twenty-two (98.59%) of the patients were attempted suicide with drugs/toxics. One hundred ninety-seven patients (49.75%) reported domestic violence and family issues reasons for suicide. Mean duration between the time of suicide and the time to arrive to the emergency department was 100.53±91.82 minutes. One hundred thirty (30.5%) patients were transferred to ICU, and 45 (10.5%) patients were followed in clinical departments. One hundred twenty (92.3%) patients hospitalized in the first-level ICU, 4 (3%) in the second-level ICU, and 6 (4.6%) in the third-level ICU. The mean ICU stay was 2.37±1.48 days.

Conclusion: The suicide attempts were prominent in acute poisoning cases. Majority of the patients stated domestic violence and family issues as a reason of suicide. They were discharged mostly from the emergency department and 10.5% of the patients were kept under surveillance in the departments. When the suicide attempts were evaluated in terms of their time, they were observed during day time at a higher rate.
Determining knowledge and administration of nurses in preventing surgical site infections
Authors: Dönmez Yelda Candan , Sarı Pelin
Published: October 2019

Objective: This study was conducted to define the knowledge and administrations of nurses working in surgical clinics for the prevention of surgical site infections.

Material and Methods: The research sample consisted of 199 nurses who were working in surgical clinics and operating rooms of a university hospital between 02 October and 29 December 2017 and who were volunteers to participate in the study and met the limitations of the study. Data were collected by the researchers through face to face interviews with the nurses included in the study. Data collection tools were developed by the researchers in line with the literature. Sociodemographic characteristics information form, SSI Information Questionnaire and Practice Evaluation Form of Nurses in Preventing SSI were used as data collection tools.

Results: The mean age of nurses participating in the study was 35.2 ± 6.2 years, 97.5% of them were women, 89.4% of them were graduate's degree, 36.2% of them were working in surgical units between 13-60 months, 58.3% in the last two years, 48.7% of them have received training in the site of surgical site infections in the last two years. It was found that 62.3% of the nurses' knowledge status was “moderate”. The average score of the practice statements answered by the clinical nurses participated in the research was found out to be 65,16±6,11, by the operating room nurses participated in the research was found out to be 64,09±6,93. It was found that there was a statistically significant relationship between the training status of the operating room nurses participating in the study and their administration scores (p <0.05).

Conclusion: Results obtained from the study; the knowledge and administration scores of the nurses who were trained in CAE were found to be higher.
Hiatal hernia as a late complication after gastrectomy
Authors: C Svoronos , S Dannenberg , FR Eder , FR Meyer
Published: October 2019

Introduction: Hiatal hernia is an extremely rare complication after total gastrectomy.

Case presentation: An 80-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, and orthopnoea. He had a history of total gastrectomy with a Roux-en-Y reconstruction five years before. An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a right hemithorax herniation with small bowel occlusion. Exploratory laparotomy showed volvulus of the small intestine in the hiatal hernia.

Conclusions: Hiatal hernia is a rare complication after gastrectomy but early detection and treatment are important to avoid dismal outcomes.
Use of infrared as a complementary treatment approach in medicine and aesthetic medicine
Authors: L Cristiano
Published: October 2019

Infrared radiation has wavelengths between 780nm and 1000μm. It is well absorbed by living organisms and is perceived as heat. The mechanisms of action of infrared rays on humans are still little known, however their effects on living tissues are well known, particularly useful in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, in the reduction of wound healing times, in weight loss, in non-surgical body remodelling, in photo-rejuvenation, in muscle recovery, in improving sleep quality, in relaxation and in many other applications in medicine, non-invasive aesthetic medicine, beauty, fitness and wellness. This brief communication aims to provide an overview of the use of infrared and related devices in these fields of application, grouping them according to (1) medical applications, (2) non-invasive aesthetic medicine applications and beauty treatments and (3) for home wellness use.
جودة التعليم العالي في حالة الأزمة وما بعدها
Authors: الرملي فتحي محمد
Published: October 2019

تتناول هذه الورقة بعض المفاهيم الهامة للجودة, ومايتعلق بجودة التعليم العالي. كما تلخص هذه الورقة المشاكل التىي تطرأ علي التعليم العالي بسبب الأزمات و ما ينتج عن هذه المشاكل، و تطرح ثلاث نماذج دولية شهدت أزمات و كيف تعاملت معها. النموذج الأول هو كولومبيا، التي لم تحسن التعامل مع الأزمة و منذ ستينات القرن الماضي و مازالت تعاني حتى الأن. و النموذج الثاني هو اليابان و التي أهتمت بجودة التعليم بشكل عام في المقام الأول فأصبحت دولة في مصاف العالم الأول و منبع الجودة في كل المجالات و النموذج الثالث هو روندا. ثم تقدم الورقة توصيات للخروج من الأزمة بأقل الأثار السلبية المصاحبة لها و التي غالبا ما تتحول إلي صراعات و نزاعات تستمر إلي ما بعد الأزمة لسنوات طويلة.
الكلمات المفتاحية: جودة الخدمة – جودة التعليم العالي- الأزمات و النزاعات.
مدى تطبيق مدخل الإدارة الاستراتيجية في مؤسسات التعليم العالي
(دراسة حالة كلية الاقتصاد بجامعة عُمر المختار- البيضاء)
Authors: اكريم محمد سليمان
Published: October 2019

يهدف هذا البحث لمعرفة مدى تطبيق مدخل الإدارة الاستراتيجية في مؤسسات التعليم العالي. لتحقيق هذا الهدف تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتوزيع استمارات استبانة على عينة عشوائية من أعضاء هيئة تدريس كلية الاقتصاد بجامعة عُمر المختار عددها (63) مفردة، كانت الصالحة منها للتحليل الإحصائي (54) استمارة.
وبعد استخدام الأساليب الإحصائية المناسبة، توصل البحث لعدة نتائج من أهمها؛ أن مدى تطبيق متطلبات مدخل الإدارة الاستراتيجية في كلية الاقتصاد بجامعة عُمر المختار كان في المستوى المتوسط. كما بينت النتائج عدم وجود اختلافات معنوية حول مدى تطبيق متطلبات مدخل الإدارة الاستراتيجية- في المؤسسة قيد الدراسة- حسب نوع الجنس والمؤهلات العلمية. بينما وجدت اختلافات معنوية حول مدى تطبيق مدخل الإدارة الاستراتيجية، حسب مدة الخدمة والتخصصات العلمية.
بناء على النتائج السابقة، يوصي البحث بضرورة تطبيق مدخل الإدارة الاستراتيجية في كلية الاقتصاد بجامعة عُمر المختار، من خلال إعداد وتنفيذخطة استراتيجية، مستمدة من رسالة ورؤية وأهداف الكلية الاستراتيجية، منسجمة مع إمكانياتها ومواردها المتاحة، متفقة مع أهداف جامعة عُمر المختار، ملبية لاحتياجات ومتطلبات المجتمع وسوق العمل، ومتوافقة مع معايير ضمان الجودة المحلية والدولية.
الكلمات المفتاحية: الإدارة، الإدارة الاستراتيجية، مؤسسات، التعليم العالي.
The quantification of gesture–speech synchrony: A tutorial and validation of multimodal data acquisition using device-based and video-based motion tracking
Authors: Pouw Wim , Trujillo James P. , Dixon James A.
Published: October 2019

There is increasing evidence that hand gestures and speech synchronize their activity on multiple dimensions and timescales. For example, gesture’s kinematic peaks (e.g., maximum speed) are coupled with prosodic markers in speech. Such coupling operates on very short timescales at the level of syllables (200 ms), and therefore requires high-resolution measurement of gesture kinematics and speech acoustics. High-resolution speech analysis is common for gesture studies, given that field’s classic ties with (psycho)linguistics. However, the field has lagged behind in the objective study of gesture kinematics (e.g., as compared to research on instrumental action). Often kinematic peaks in gesture are measured by eye, where a “moment of maximum effort” is determined by several raters. In the present article, we provide a tutorial on more efficient methods to quantify the temporal properties of gesture kinematics, in which we focus on common challenges and possible solutions that come with the complexities of studying multimodal language. We further introduce and compare, using an actual gesture dataset (392 gesture events), the performance of two video-based motion-tracking methods (deep learning vs. pixel change) against a high-performance wired motion-tracking system (Polhemus Liberty). We show that the videography methods perform well in the temporal estimation of kinematic peaks, and thus provide a cheap alternative to expensive motion-tracking systems. We hope that the present article incites gesture researchers to embark on the widespread objective study of gesture kinematics and their relation to speech.
Synthesis of highly active ETS-10-based titanosilicate for heterogeneously catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides
Authors: Zaheer Muhammad A , Poppitz David , Feyzullayeva Khavar , Wenzel Marianne , Matysik Jörg , Ljupkovic Radomir , Zarubica Aleksandra , Karavaev Alexander A , Pöppl Andreas , Gläser Roger , Dvoyashkin Muslim
Published: October 2019

In this contribution, the preparation of hierarchically structured ETS-10-based catalysts exhibiting notably higher activity in the conversion of triolein with methanol compared to microporous titanosilicate is presented. Triolein, together with its unsaturated analog trilinolein, represent the most prevalent triglycerides in oils. The introduction of mesopores by post-synthetic treatment with hydrogen peroxide and a subsequent calcination step results in the generation of an additional active surface with Brønsted basic sites becoming accessible for triolein and enhancing the rate of transesterification. The resulting catalyst exhibits a comparable triolein conversion (≈73%) after 4 h of reaction to CaO (≈76%), which is reportedly known to be highly active in the transesterification of triglycerides. In addition, while CaO showed a maximum conversion of 83% after 24 h, the ETS-10-based catalyst reached 100% after 8 h, revealing its higher stability compared to CaO. The following characteristics of the catalysts were experimentally addressed – crystal structure (X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy), crystal shape and size (scanning electron microscopy, laser diffraction), textural properties (N2 sorption, Hg porosimetry), presence of hydroxyl groups and active sites (temperature-programmed desorption of NH3 and CO2, 29Si magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)), mesopore accessibility and diffusion coefficient of adsorbed triolein (pulsed field gradient NMR), pore interconnectivity (variable temperature and exchange spectroscopy experiments using hyperpolarized 129Xe NMR) and oxidation state of Ti atoms (electron paramagnetic resonance). The obtained results enabled the detailed understanding of the impact of the post-synthetic treatment applied to the ETS-10 titanosilicate with respect to the catalytic activity in the heterogeneously catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides.
A NEW THREE-TERM CONJUGATE GRADIENT-BASED PROJECTION METHOD FOR SOLVING LARGE-SCALE NONLINEAR MONOTONE EQUATIONS
Authors: Koorapetse Mompati , Kaelo Professor
Published: October 2019

A new three-term conjugate gradient-based projection method is presented in this paper for solving large-scale nonlinear monotone equations. This method is derivative-free and it is suitable for solving large-scale nonlinear monotone equations due to its lower storage requirements. The method satisfies the sufficient descent condition FTkdk ≤ −τ‖Fk‖2, where τ > 0 is a constant, and its global convergence is also established. Numerical results show that the method is efficient and promising.