bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MARKET SIZE AS A DETERMINANT OF THE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INFLOWS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS COUNTRIES
Authors: Petrović-Ranđelović Marija , Janković-Milić Vesna , Kostadinović Ivana
Published: December 2017

Numerous empirical studies confirm that market size is one of the key determinants of foreign direct investment inflows, particularly market-oriented projects of foreign direct investment. Basically, the dominant view is that a larger market of the host country attracts a greater quantum of foreign direct investment. This paper examines the influence of market size, as well as the impact of market growth, trade openness, and population size on the foreign direct investment inflows into the six countries of the Western Balkans region in the period 2007-2015. Multiple regression analysis was applied in examining the impact of these variables on foreign direct investment inflows. The obtained results show that market size, market growth and population size had a significant positive impact, while trade openness had a negative impact on foreign direct investment inflows in the observed countries. Thus, the main findings of this research confirm that market size is an important determinant of the foreign direct investment inflows in the Western Balkans countries.
STRUCTURAL REFORMS OF THE BANKING SECTOR - REGULATORY APPROACHES AND IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Radojičić Jelena , Krstić Borko
Published: December 2017

This paper analyzes alternative regulatory approaches for structural reforms of the banking sector, triggered by the global financial crisis. The structural bank regulation measures proposed or adopted in several jurisdictions are based on the Volcker Rule in the United States, Vickers Commission's proposals in the United Kingdom and Liikanen Report in the EU. Despite the different approaches by legislaturess, structural reforms have the same goal – a more resilient financial system. Their common element is to draw a line between commercial banking and  certain investment banking activities,, whose combination is seen as a source of systemic risk. Structural reforms are designed to reduce the implicit government guarantees and moral hazard of banks.
THE MICROECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL MEASUREMENT
Authors: Radjenović Tamara , Krstić Bojan
Published: December 2017

Intellectual capital has become a widely studied issue among researchers in the knowledge economy. This is due to the fact that intellectual resources are the main driver of growth and competitiveness in the globalized environment. However, measuring intellectual capital, as intangible resource, is not an easy task. Researchers have been trying for decades to put in place measurement system that can provide useful information for managers. Definitely, there are numerous measuring methodologies available, but the list is non-exclusive. Appropriate usage of intellectual capital measuring methodologies enables adequate management of intellectual capital and thus lead to the creation of competitive advantage and value for enterprises and wealth for nations. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to examine various microeconomic measurement methodologies of intellectual capital focusing on the level of organizational. The authors critically evaluate numerous noteworthy methods of the intellectual capital appraisal, as well as the indicators used in order to capture the performances of intellectual capital, thus contributing to the improved management of invisible, valuable non-material resources in the process of value creation for various stakeholders and enhancing competitiveness of an enterprise.
UTICAJ PORESKE POLITIKE NA KONKURENTNOST TURIZMA U SRBIJI I NEKIM ZEMLJAMA U OKRUŽENJU I EVROPSKE UNIJE
Authors: Jovanović Sonja , Božilović Maja
Published: December 2017

Tax policy has a significant impact on the tourism sector, its development, employment, and the decision of tourists to visit a destination. The impact of tax policy on the price of tourism services also reflects on the tourism and travel sector’s competitiveness level. The subject of this paper is tax policy in the area of tourism in Serbia and some neighboring and European Union countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania). The aim of the paper is the analysis of tax rates in the tourism sector in the countries under consideration, and the level of tourism sector’s competitiveness in terms of the impact of tax policy on business and investment. Methodological basis in this paper relies on the World Economic Forum data (WEF) on Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI). Research has shown unfavorable position of Serbia, as well as most countries in the region, in terms of effects of tax policy on business and investment.
ALTERNATIVE CRIMINAL SANCTIONS IN THE CRIMINAL LEGISLATION OF MONTENEGRO
Authors: Radulović Darko
Published: December 2017

The author first discusses various issues concerning the punishment of imprisonment (deprivation of liberty), especially short-term sentences of imprisonment, and cites the criminal law theories on the issue. Then, the author explains the importance of alternatives to the punishment of imprisonment and their place in the Criminal Code of Montenegro. In the context of alternative criminal sanctions, the author focuses on fines, community service order and cautionary measures (suspended sentence and judicial admonition). It is stressed that alternative criminal sanctions have a significant place in the system of criminal sanctions and may be a relevant tool for replacing short-term imprisonment sentences. The author concludes that despite a wide registry of alternative criminal sanctions, imprisonment can never be completely abolished. Yet, for some criminal offenses and some offenders, the punishment of imprisonment is inadequate and, in specific circumstances, it should better be replaced with other criminal sanctions.
PREVENTION OF HARASSMENT AT WORK
Authors: Todorović Milica
Published: December 2017

In this paper, the author discusses the phenomenon of mobbing, or harassment at the workplace, by focusing on the concept, phenomenological characteristics and types of mobbing, the etiological factors leading to its emergence, and the consequences sustained by victims. Considering the need to have mobbing recognized and legally sanctioned as a form of harassment, the author underscores that the social response to mobbing must be conceived as a comprehensive system of preventive measures. This paper aims to provide an insight into this negative social phenomenon as a prerequisite for building an effective system of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. In particular, the author provides an overview of the Serbian legislation on this matter and points to the role of the non-governmental sector in the prevention of mobbing.
THE LINK BETWEEN ORGANIZED CRIME AND TERRORISM
Authors: Prokić Ana
Published: December 2017

The heightened control of financial transactions in the post 9/11 society significantly curbed the fund-raising activities aimed at financing terrorism. Terrorist groups were forced to evolve and find new ways of financing their activities, while transnational criminal organizations adapted to the new circumstances by turning into powerful hybrid criminal-terrorist entities. These traditionally separate phenomena have begun to reveal many operational and organizational similarities. Globalization of the economy has created favorable conditions for terrorist organizations and criminal groups to coordinate their activities, to cooperate and share their resources, whereas both national and international legislation have unfortunately failed to keep pace with the evolving development of crime and terrorism. This article aims to examine the individual characteristics of organized crime and terrorism by pointing out to their similarities and differences, and to analyze the complexity of the crime-terror nexus. Adequate anti-terrorist and anti-criminal policy at the national level as well as globally rests on understanding each problem separately as well as their versatile correlations. Otherwise, there is a risk of a theoretical "fusion" of one problem into another which may generate problems in combating organized crime and terrorism. The author highlights the importance of acknowledging and understanding the link between crime and terror groups as the first step towards formulating an effective state response to this evolving threat.
HEARING LOSS IN RHEUMATOID ARHRITIS
Authors: Milisavljević Dušan , Stanković Ivona , Jovanović Jelena , Živković Marinkov Emilija , Krstić Marija , Stanković Tamara
Published: December 2017

The incidence of hearing loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the treatment have been differently reported. The aims of this study were to establish the presence and to differentiate the type of hearing loss in patients with RA, and to investigate the results of corticosteroid and methotrexate treatment on hearing loss in RA. Longitudinal, prospective study included 87 patients aged between 18 and 70 years diagnosed with RA. Disease Activity Score (DAS 28 Se) and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) were measured. 38 Patients were treated with prednisone; intratympanic appliction was used in 11 persons, and in case of weak or absent improvement after steroids methotrexate was applied for further treatment. Predominantly sensorineural hearing loss was present in 56.3% of the patients, without correlation with the duration of disease and clinical activity of RA. Corticosteroid therapy, both peroral or intratympanic contributed to hearing improvement in 60.0%. Audiometric tests are recommended in patients who suffer from RA in order to control hearing in rheumatoid arthritis and analyze the effect of proposed therapeutic procedures.
BLASTOCYSTIS HOMINIS: A MYSTERIOUS AND COMMONLY DISREGARDED PARASITE
Authors: Tasić Nataša , Milenković Tatjana , Bujić Vera , Zdravković Dragan , Tasić Aleksandar
Published: December 2017

Blastocystis hominis (B. hominis) is an anaerobic, single-cell protozoan, commonly present in human and animal stool samples. It can be found in healthy people as well and it still has not been elucidated whether it is a commensal organism or a pathogen. Blastocystosis is a disease caused by the protozoan in humans. The prevalence of the parasitosis varies both between the countries, and between certain population groups within individual countries. Due to poor hygienic conditions, common exposure to animals and intake of contaminated water and food, people in the developing countries have got a higher prevalence of blastocystosis, but economically developed countries have not been spared either. The taxonomy of B. hominis is still a matter of debates. For the reasons of genetic diversity, it has been suggested that the name B. hominis should be replaced with „Blastocystis species‟. Seventeen subtypes of the species have been so far identified, and a definitive characterization of Blastocystis spp. is possible at the molecular level only. The parasite is transferred by the fecal-oral route. A variety of hosts have been identified, and animal-to-human and vice versa transfers have been documented. The most common manifestations of the infection with the organism are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and bloating. This infection has also been associated with the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), non-specific colitis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease (CIBD), and urticaria. The diagnosis can be made using the methods of conventional microscopy (CVM), phase-contrast and electron microscopy, cultivation, serodiagnosis, and by using molecular methods. The infection caused by the parasite does not always require treatment. In symptomatic patients, the first line medical treatment is metronidazole. Further studies are required to resolve all dilemmas regarding the parasite.
STRESS, D -TYPE PERSONALITY AND CORONARY DISEASE
Authors: Milić Jana
Published: December 2017

Stress is a non-specific state of a body caused by stressors. Stressor is a stimulus which, with its activity, produces a certain response which may be: physiological, emotional, cognitive and behavioural. The purpose of the research was to determine the connection and differences between personality traits (negative affectivity, social inhibition and psychosomatic inclination) of healthy people and patients with coronary disease, as well as their role in the development of the disease. The research was conducted on the sample of 43 respondents, with and without a coronary disease. It was found that there is a link between negative affectivity and social inhibition so that these two traits can be observable with part of the sample with a coronary disease. Dimensions of A type behaviour (achievement motivation), although it cannot be claimed for sure, have a significant role in the development of a coronary disease, that is, they are more noticeable. This was confirmed by our initial assumption, where this dimension is more dominant with women who have coronary problems.
Aplicación de los árboles de decisión en la identificación de patrones de lesiones fatales por causa externa en el municipio de Pasto, Colombia
Authors: Timaran-Pereira Ricardo , Calderón-Romero Andrés , Hidalgo-Troya Arsenio
Published: December 2017

Introducción: La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) desde el año 1993 y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) en 1996, aceptaron que la violencia es un problema de salud pública, situación que se corrobora en el Informe de Violencia y Salud, en el cual América Latina presentó una tasa de homicidios de 18 por cada 100.000 personas, y es considerada como una de las regiones más violentas del mundo. Objetivo: Detectar patrones delictivos con técnicas de minería de datos en el Observatorio del Delito del municipio de Pasto (Colombia). Materiales y métodos: Se aplicó Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM), una de las metodologías utilizadas en el desarrollo de proyectos de minería de datos en los ambientes académico e industrial. La fuente de información fue el Observatorio del Delito del municipio de Pasto, donde está almacenadas las cifras históricas, limpias y transformadas sobre las lesiones de causa externa (fatales y no fatales), registrados en 11 años. Resultados: Se construyó un modelo de clasificación basado en árboles de decisión que permitió descubrir patrones de muertes por causa externa. Para el caso de homicidios, estos sucedieron en su mayoría en la Comuna 5 de Pasto, los fines de semana, en la madrugada, en el segundo semestre del año, en la vía pública y las víctimas fueron hombres adultos, de oficios varios, la causa de los homicidios fueron riñas y se produjeron con arma de fuego. Conclusión: El conocimiento generado ayudará a los organismos gubernamentales y de seguridad a tomar decisiones eficaces en lo relacionado a la implementación de planes de prevención de delitos y seguridad ciudadana.
Factores predisponentes para ictericia neonatal en los pacientes egresados de la UCI neonatal, Hospital Infantil los Ángeles de Pasto
Authors: Galíndez-González Angie Lizeth , Carrera-Benavides Sara Raquel , Díaz-Jiménez Angely Alejandra , Martínez-Burbano Mavir Bibiana
Published: December 2017

Introducción: La ictericia neonatal es una de las condiciones más frecuentes en los recién nacidos, a pesar de ser benigna, un tratamiento inadecuado puede llegar a ser nocivo para el paciente. Objetivo: Determinar los factores predisponentes de ictericia neonatal en los pacientes egresados de la UCI neonatal del Hospital Infantil Los Ángeles de la ciudad de Pasto (Nariño) en el periodo enero de 2007 – agosto de 2011. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo y cuantitativo. Se estudiaron 608 historias clínicas de neonatos egresados con diagnóstico de ictericia neonatal; las variables estudiadas se analizaron con el complemento de Excel, XLSTAT-Pro 7.5.2. Resultados: Los principales factores predisponentes encontrados en la población, fueron la lactancia materna exclusiva y el género masculino en un 87%, y 57,40% respectivamente, además 90,79% fueron recién nacidos a término, 92,93% tuvieron peso adecuado para la edad gestacional y 54,93% presentaron ictericia neonatal entre los 2 y 7 días de vida extrauterina. Conclusiones: La ictericia neonatal está asociada a factores maternos y neonatales, tanto modificables como no modificables, que pueden ser abordados con estrategias adecuadas para reducir la carga de enfermedad.
Efecto de la asistencia a tutorías en una asignatura del Diplomado en Administración de Empresas de la UNED
Authors: Sánchez Godínez Elisa
Published: December 2017

Conocer el efecto de la asistencia a las tutorías presenciales en la aprobación de asignaturas es uninsumo importe para los centros educativos a distancia, sobre todo para establecer políticas institucionalesen beneficio de los estudiantes. El trabajo pretende mostrar el resultado analizando unamuestra de 265 estudiantes matriculados en el primer periodo académico del año 2016, en una asignaturadel diplomado en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad Estatal a Distancia de CostaRica. Los resultados de la aplicación de una regresión logística muestran que las variables: nota de laasignatura requisito, años en la carrera y la asistencia a tutorías presenciales influyen de forma positivaen la aprobación de las asignaturas matriculadas.
La desnutrición y el estrés van a la escuela: pobreza infantil y neurodesarrollo en América Latina
Authors: Meléndez Rodríguez Lady , Solano Monge Vivian
Published: December 2017

La pobreza en la niñez impacta al neurodesarrollo con consecuencias prolongadas, que la escuelainclusiva puede prevenir y atender. El trabajo vislumbra una dimensión de la pobreza poco tratadaen nuestra región, enfocada en qué se entiende por pobreza infantil y por qué merece distinguirseentre la pobreza general, así como por qué la niñez es protagonista en la transmisión generacionalde la pobreza y cómo una escuela distinta puede cortar el ciclo perverso de la exclusión social. Laintención de la presente revisión documental y su análisis es aportar conocimiento para promoveracciones efectivas desde la formación y práctica docente, las cuales nos lleven a retomar la senda de laeducación en tanto agente indiscutible de movilidad social; que se estaría gestando desde la infanciatemprana y durante la educación primaria básica si doblegamos, oportunamente, al largo brazo de ladesnutrición y el estrés infantil.
Preparative separation of three isoquinoline alkaloids from Berberidis radix by pH-zone-refining countercurrent chromatography
Authors: Sun Changlei , Zhao Wei , Duan Wenjuan , Yang Peng , Yang Bingtian , Jiang Jiaojiao , Li Jia , Wang Xiao
Published: December 2017

Berberidis radix, as a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, is well known as the main source of berberine. This herbal medicine has been used for the treatment of many diseases and alkaloids including jatrorrhizine, palmatine, and berberine are major bioactive constituents. Few literatures report the preparative separation of these alkaloids from Berberidis radix. In the present study, the combinative application of ultrasonic extraction and pH-zone-refining countercurrent chromatography was used to extract and purify these alkaloids. The PZRCCC separation was performed in a two-phase solvent system composed of chloroform? methanol?water (4:3:3 volume ratio), where 40 mM HCl was added in the upper aqueous stationary phase as a retainer and 10 mM triethylamine was added in the lower organic mobile phase as an eluter. From a crude sample of 1.5 g, palmatine (251.6 mg), berberine (392.5 mg), and jatrorrhizine (412.6 mg) were obtained in a single run with purities of all being over 93.0%, analyzed by HPLC. The chemical structures of the separated alkaloids were identified by electrospray ionization?mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR.
Relationship among weather effects, investors' moods and stock market risk: An analysis of bull and bear markets in Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong
Authors: Wang Yi-Hsien , Shih Kuang-Hsun , Jang Je-Wei
Published: December 2017

Literature shows that weather encourages people to engage in certain behaviors and that three factors, particularly sunshine, temperature, and humidity, have the greatest psychological impact on investors (Edgar Howarth and Michael S. Hoffman 1984). On the contrary, some results indicate that the weather has insignificant effect on investors (Ben Jacobsen and Wessel Marquering 2008; Jing Lu and Robin K. Chou 2012). Hence, our research used three weather variables, namely temperature, humidity, and cloud cover, to detect the effects of extreme weather conditions on stock returns. The sample data used in this study consisted of the intraday data, with thirty minutes stock price, of Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong from 2012 to 2015. By taking into consideration the effects of asymmetric volatility, we employed the GJR-GARCH model to capture stock market returns. In addition, as the volatility of the stock market is affected by a number of economic factors, this study included the market situation, whether a bear or bull market type, as an additional condition to explore whether market condition renders the weather effects more significant. The results of this research support relevant literatures and can be used as a reference for investors.
Turvetta tupaan: faktat, valheet ja affektiivinen vastaanotto Turveinfo-mainoskampanjassa
Authors: Arjoranta Jonne , Hirsjärvi Irma , Kovala Urpo , Saresma Tuija , Ruotsalainen Maria
Published: December 2017

Turpeen energiakäyttöä lobannut Turveinfo-kampanja näkyi laajasti eri medioissa alkuvuodesta 2017. Se herätti kiivaan ja tunnepitoisen vastareaktion. Kampanjan väitteitä pidettiin yksinkertaistavina, valheellisina ja joiltain osin myös loukkaavina. Tässä artikkelissa analysoimme mainoskampanjan sisältöä ja vastaanottoa sekä sen aiheuttamia reaktioita. Tarkastelemme erityisesti affektiivisuuden ja faktuaalisuuden suhdetta kampanjassa. Miten nykykulttuurissa käyty keskustelu vaihtoehtoisista totuuksista näkyy median moninaista kenttää hyväkseen käyttävän, lobbaajien tilaaman mainoskampanjan tulkinnoissa ja ehkä laajemminkin median tulkitsemisessa? Analyysimme viitekehyksenä toimivat affektiteoriat ja käsitys mediasta hybridisinä systeemeinä. Tarkastelemme kampanjaa lopuksi myös laajemmassa energiapoliittisessa kontekstissa.
Strategi Pengelolaan Kawasan Kota Cina, Medan, Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Purnawibowo Stanov , Koestoro Lucas Partanda
Published: December 2017

Kota Cina area is one of the areas along the east coast of North Sumatra, which is closely related to trade network in Southeast Asia since at least 12th to 14th centuries CE. Previous researchers have proven that the area had once been a thriving city of commerce, port, and settlement during the period. This research is aimed at fabricating a strategy to manage Kota Cina area. The strategy is oriented toward preservation and utilization for the sake of the community. The method used is retracing its management history, which can then be used as the basis for determining the management strategy in the future. The research has generated four strategies, namely to: assign Kota Cina as a cultural heritage area, establish a management institution, include active participation of local community members in developing this area as a tourist destination, and develop thorough research.
Kontribusi Arkeologi Dalam Penanganan Sengketa Tanah: Kasus Pada Masyarakat Pollung
Authors: Wiradnyana Ketut , Koestoro Lucas Partanda
Published: December 2017

Archaeology, as a science, has to be able to provide welfare to the communities, which includes not only material things but also knowledge and explanation regarding problems among the communities in cultural context. In relation to a land dispute between the traditional community of Pollung and Toba Pulp Lestari Ltd. Co., regarding the Pollung’s village and traditional land, archaeology can be used to answer whether or not there were once settlement activities in the disputed piece of an area. The methods used in relation to the purpose are excavation, interviews, and library research (bibliographical research). The entire data was studied using inductive scheme of thought in descriptive qualitative format. The resulted archaeological data can prove that there were activities in the past as well as the period (date) when the activities were carried out, while anthropological data will support the knowledge about the functions and systems of land ownership among the Batak community at Pollung, Humbang Hasundutan, in North Sumatra.
Situs Kota Rebah Di Tanjung Pinang, Kepulauan Riau: Pertapakan Istana Atau Bangunan Lain
Authors: Koestoro Lucas Partanda
Published: December 2017

An excavation at the site of Kota Rebah (also known as Kota Lama) in the city of Tanjung Pinang, Kepulauan Riau (Riau Islands) Province in October 2014, which was carried out by the Cultural Office of Kepulauan Riau Province, in cooperation with the Medan Archaeological Centre and the Cultural Heritage Conservation Office of Batusangkar, is an attempt to explore remains of the cultural history of Kepulauan Riau community, including to understand about their types and functions. This is in relation to the site and remains of a building that is believed by some local inhabitants to be a site and remains of the palace of the Melayu kings in the past. The data collected using survey and excavation method indicate that the site and building remains are more likely to be remains of a loji (fort with warehouses) than the site and remains of a palace.
Membaca Dan Menafsirkan Temuan Gambar Prasejarah Di Pulau Misool Raja Ampat, Papua Barat
Authors: Nasrudin Nasrudin
Published: December 2017

Traces and evidence of prehistoric civilization in the Indonesian Archipelago have been found, and one of the archaeological types of remains that was the hot topic for researchers nowadays is rock paintings on the walls of karst caves (known as limestone area). We found that karst has the function of conveying historical messages through paintings as a form of communications of Homo sapiens. Based on results of surveys among the karst island of Misool in Raja Ampat islands, we can identify five categories of rock paintings, which are: hands, fauna, anthropomorphic, symbolical (non-figure), circles that resemble wheels/the sun, and square lines. The main and dominant characteristics of Misool rock paintings, particularly in paintings of fish, are their various sizes and rich variations. The prehistoric artworks are very interesting to be investigated more thoroughly to study and understand better the human life in the past. The archaeological survey has yielded new evidence and traces of human life in the past, such as habitation, migration, and modes of living hundreds or maybe even tens of thousand years ago, or during the prehistoric period. This research is the initial step and was carried out using documentation and descriptive methods to be analyzed afterward by various approaches that are being developed nowadays, as well as visual communication through form and non-form analyses.
Perbandingan Data Geologi, Paleontologi Dan Arkeologi Situs Patiayam Dan Semedo
Authors: Siswanto Siswanto , Noerwidi Sofwan
Published: December 2017

Java has plenty of Pleistocene sites that have recorded the development and changes of environment, as well as human beings and their cultures since more than a million years ago. The distribution of most of those sites is around the Solo Basin and along the Bengawan Solo River. However, there are also some sites, which are physiographically solitary, namely Patiayam at the feet of Mount Muria and Semedo at the east end of a mountain range in Bogor – North Serayu Zone. This article will present the current development and comparison of geological, paleontological, and archaeological data from Patiayam and Semedo, which is very valuable because they will increase our understanding of quaternary prehistory in Java, which thus far has always been dominated by data from the sites around the Solo Basin and along the Bengawan Solo River.
In Search of Development: Zimbabwe Exemplar From 2000 to 2015
Authors: Kabonga Itai , Marime Rodwell
Published: December 2017

The period 2000 to 2015 epitomised Zimbabwe’s relentless search for development as patronised by major policies that were meant to spur socio-economic development. Using a synthesis of qualitative collection methods – such as key informant interviews, in depth interviews and documentary analysis, the article interrogates and evaluate the impact of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP), Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) quasifiscal activities, Indigenization and Economic Empowerment drive, as well as the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET) on the trajectory of development. This period portrayed Zimbabwe as a country of contradictions, ambivalence and contestations. The article unequivocally argues that development policies in Zimbabwe were formulated by government as a reaction to political threats – and that for Zimbabwe to achieve its development goals, policies should not be a reaction to political threats; but genuine action by government to improve the living conditions of the people.
Usability testing on intelligent mobile web pre-fetching of cloud storage scheme
Authors: Hussien Nur Syahela , Sulaiman Sarina , Shamsuddin Siti Mariyam
Published: December 2017

Mobile device and Cloud Storage (CS) represent the trends of technology usage of the last few years. However, the difficulty in managing the data when there are too many simultaneous uses of cloud storage services at the same time that can cause latency or delayed time. This paper evaluates mobile cloud storage services using usability testing, which is intended to access by multiple of Cloud Storage Services (CSS) with the proposed Intelligent Mobile Web Pre-fetching of Cloud Storage Scheme (MOBICS). The results show most of the respondents with 95.65% agreeing that MOBICS system was very practical and has enhanced the speed in accessing and storing data by Mobile Cloud Storage (MCS). Besides, MOBICS reduces time of interaction up to 19.28% for the local pre-fetching and 18.80% for the intelligent pre-fetching.
REFLEKSI PEREMPUAN SUNDA DALAM NOVEL SUNDA SUNDA
Authors: Meithawati Rieza Utami
Published: December 2017

Karya sastra merupakan sebuah media untuk merepresentasikan berbagai bentuk gagasan ataupun persoalan perempuan yang berkembang dalam masyarakat, baik secara ideologis maupun secara praktis. Masalah refleksi perempuan dalam ruang publik dan ruang privat yang didominasi oleh kaun patriarkat terungkap dalam novel Pipisahan. Peranan tokoh perempuan dalam memperjuangkan hidupnya dengan mengais rezeki di ruang publik mendapat banyak hambatan dari kaum laki-laki. Bahkan, kaum laki-laki berusaha untuk menempatkan kembali tokoh perempuan itu ke ruang privat.
ЧАСТОТА ТА КРИТЕРІЇ ДІАГНОСТИКИ НЕДИФЕРЕНЦІЙОВАНОЇ ДИСПЛАЗІЇ СПОЛУЧНОЇ ТКАНИНИ У ХВОРИХ ХІРУРГІЧНОГО СТАЦІОНАРУ
Authors: Usenko О. Yu. , Voytiv Ya. Yu.
Published: December 2017

Обстежені 126 пацієнтів, яких з приводу хірургічних захворювань органів черевної порожнини лікували у відділенні хірургії стравоходу, шлунка та кишечнику у 2016 - 2017 рр. Визначено частоту виявлення фенотипових синдромів ураження сполучної тканини, на основі яких розроблена оцінювальна скринінг-шкала, що дозволяє діагностувати та визначити вираженість недиференційованої дисплазії сполучної тканини (НДСТ), використовуючи загальнодоступні методи обстеження. Розроблений спосіб діагностики НДСТ для оцінки найбільш інформативних фенотипових та вісцеральних ознак ураження сполучної тканини, що необхідно для вибору адекватної та ефективної тактики лікування пацієнтів.
КОГОРТНЕ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ. ЗВ’ЯЗОК МІЖ ЗАХВОРЮВАНІСТЮ НА ГОСТРИЙ АПЕНДИЦИТ І ДЕМОГРАФІЧНИМ СПАДОМ
Authors: Duzhyi І. D. , Dubnytskyi V. Yu. , Duzhyi V. І. , Babych V. О. , Gresko І. Ya. , Gorbasyov V. V. , Sereda N. І. , Shumko V. V. , Kharchenko S. V.
Published: December 2017

Вступ. Гострий апендицит (ГА) є найбільш поширеним хірургічним захворюванням. Деталізація загальної захворюваності, залежно від адміністративно-територіального поділу України та демографічної складової, є актуальним завданням для організації кваліфікованої медичної допомоги.

Мета дослідження. Порівняння захворюваності на ГА населення двох районів України з огляду на демографічний спад та щомісячну статистику.

Матеріали і методи. У дослідження включені хворі, оперовані з приводу ГА з 2012 по 2016 р. Проведено вибірку населення за даними Державної статистичної служби України.

Результати. Достовірно значущий кореляційний зв’язок між кількістю населення та захворюваністю на ГА не встановлений (r = 0,15, p > 0,05). З статистичною вірогідністю у Глухівському районі можливо очікувати коливання захворюваності від 2 до 2,7 на 10 000 населення (р < 0,05), в Охтирському районі – удвічі більше - від 4,4 до 5,5 на 10 000 населення (р < 0,05).

Висновки. Незважаючи на зменшення кількості населення в досліджуваних місцевостях України, захворюваність не пов’язана з цим спадом, що потребує організаційної готовності хірургічної служби. Виявлений епідеміологічний контраст в різних місцевостях дає привід для подальшого дослідження й аналізу.
ТАКТИКА ХИРУРГИЧЕСКОГО ЛЕЧЕНИЯ БОЛЬНЫХ ПО ПОВОДУ МНОЖЕСТВЕННЫХ ГРЫЖ МЕЖПОЗВОНКОВЫХ ДИСКОВ ШЕЙНОГО ОТДЕЛА ПОЗВОНОЧНИКА
Authors: Pedachenko Е. G. , Khyzhnyak М. V. , Pedachenko Yu. Е. , Таnasiychuk А. F. , Кramarenko V. А. , Furman А. N.
Published: December 2017

Цель исследования. Улучшение результатов хирургического лечения больных по поводу множественных грыж межпозвонковых дисков (МПД) шейного отдела позвоночника.
Материалы и методы. Проанализированы результаты хирургического лечения 65 пациентов, в том числе 27 (41,5%) женщин, 38 (58,5%) мужчин, в возрасте в среднем (50 ± 0,56) года, продолжительность заболевания в основном 1 - 3 года.
Результаты. Все пациенты активизированы в ближайшие 24 ч после оперативного вмешательства. Осложнений, рецидива болевого синдрома, прогрессирования неврологических симптомов после операции не отмечали.
Обсуждение. Полученные положительные результаты свидетельствуют об эффективности примененных методов хирургического лечения.
Выводы.
1. Стандартная микродискэктомия с применением переднего доступа в сочетании с пункционной лазерной микродискэктомией (ПЛМ) либо фенестрацией, выполненная у больных по поводу множественных грыж МПД шейного отдела позвоночника, позволяет:

устранить дискогенную компрессию;
минимизировать  хирургическую  травму;
уменьшить продолжительность реабилитации после операции.

2. Сочетанное применение методов хирургического лечения позволило предупредить дальнейшее грыжеобразование на измененном смежном уровне позвоночно-двигательного сегмента.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЗИГЗАГОПОДІБНОГО ДОСТУПУ ПРИ МАСТЕКТОМІЇ
Authors: Boyko V. V. , Оvcharenko О. V. , Маkarov V. V. , Bodrova А. Yu.
Published: December 2017

Наведені результати лікування 74 хворих з приводу раку грудної залози (РГЗ), у яких здійснена однобічна радикальна мастектомія. У 38 пацієнток (група порівняння) втручання виконували за класичною методикою, у 36 (основна група) – застосований зигзагоподібний доступ. У пацієнток основної групи перебіг післяопераційного періоду більший сприятливий, ніж в групі порівняння: останній дренаж видаляли на 5,9 доби раніше, тривалість застосування парентеральної знеболювальної терапії на 5,3 доби менша, частота часткової неспроможності швів на 10,4%, виникнення сероми - на 7,6% менша; нагноєння операційної рани не було.
ВПЛИВ ЙОДОДЕФІЦИТУ НА ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ЛІКУВАННЯ ХВОРИХ З ПРИВОДУ ПОСТТРАВМАТИЧНОГО ОСТЕОМІЄЛІТУ З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ ПУНКЦІЙНОЇ ЛАЗЕРНОЇ СЕКВЕСТРОТРИПСІЇ
Authors: Pantyo V. І. , Slyvka R. М. , Pantyo V. V.
Published: December 2017

Проаналізовані результати лікування 74 хворих з приводу посттравматичного остеомієліту нижніх кінцівок (нк), у 28 з яких виявлений йододефіцит. Використовували пролонговану регіонарну внутрішньоартеріальну інфузію, високоінтенсивне лазерне випромінювання та препарати йоду у добовій дозі 200 мкг. Доведена висока ефективність запропонованої методики, що дозволило відмовитися у більшості хворих від виконання інвалідизуючих операцій, зберегти основні функції нк. У хворих за наявності йододефіциту застосування препаратів йоду сприяло покращенню результатів лікування
Treatment of Spent Nuclear Fuel for Separation, Immobilization and Disposal of Heat Generating High Level Fission Products, Caesium and Strontium
Authors: Aziz Md Akhlak Bin , Ahsan Afrin , Khan Md Monsurul Islam , Mahmood Zahid Hasan
Published: December 2017

Separation of heat generating, high level fission product caesium and strontium from spent nuclear fuel boosts the capacity of waste repositories by as much as fifty times. For efficient use of already scarce repositories, separation of such fission products is mandatory. Separations of caesium and strontium using Chlorinated Cobalt Dicarbollide (CCD), PEG (Polyethylene Glycol), UNEX process and by Calixarenes or Fission Product Extraction Process (FPEX) were discussed. The UNEX method was then proposed as the most feasible method option. Following separation, nuclear waste immobilization techniques for such high-level fission product were discussed. The techniques included usage of concrete, glass and synthetic rock. Among them synthetic rock was identified as the most suitable one for immobilization of high-level nuclear waste. Finally, a safe disposal system with necessary required geology was shown for safe disposal of the waste.Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 1, 2017: 37-42
Overview of Major Industries in Bangladesh
Authors: Ahaduzzaman - , Sarkar Prottasha , Anjum Aniqa , Khan Easir A
Published: December 2017

Industrialization is an essential prerequisite for rapid economic growth of a developing country like Bangladesh. This study shows the major industrial growth of the country and their impact on the national economic development, public safety, health and environment. The capacity, productivity and export/import values of industrial products are used to establish the baseline scenario. There are significant numbers of chemical intensive industries such as textile, leather, food, fertilizer and pharmaceutical industry that have direct impact on socio economic development of the country. It is worth noting that Bangladesh is not only importing industrial products from other countries but also exporting a substantial amount of product to over 100 countries of the world and shows an impressive growth in industrial sectors Rapid industrial growth often offers a huge burden of environmental pollution and associated risks. Thus, there are still lots of space for Bangladesh to flourish in this sector. This study presents the prospects, and recommendations for major industrial sectors to achieve safe and sustainable industrial growth in Bangladesh.Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 1, 2017: 51-58
Recent Sensitivity Pattern of Salmonella Typhi in a Private Hospital
Authors: Islam Khairul , Mahmud Reaz , Chowdhury Mostofa Kamal , Hossain Fahima Sharmin , Biswas Prodip Kumar , Sarker Shyamal
Published: December 2017

Introduction: Enteric fever is highly prevalent in Bangladesh. Multidrug resistant salmonella Typhi is emerging throughout the world as well as in Bangladesh. Observing recent sensitivity pattern will help in choosing proper empirical antibiotics in resource limited country like Bangladesh as culture facilities is not available throughout the country.Materials and Methods: The study included 86 S. typhi isolates from blood cultures of patients suffering from suspected typhoid fever who attended the outpatient clinics or were admitted in Islami Bank hospital in Dhaka during January 2015 to July 2017.Results: A total of 86 S. typhi isolates were included in the study. Mean age of the study population was 22.06±17.1 and there was male 44 (51.2%) predominance. All the isolates of S. typhi were sensitive to Meropenem. Highest resistance was observed against Amikacin (62.4%) closely followed by Co-timoxazole (48.4%) and Amoxiclav (46.5%). The S. typhi isolates showed low-level resistance against Ceftriaxone (1.16%), Cefuroxime (4.6%), Azithromycin(13.9%), Levofloxacin (11.6%).Conclusions: According to findings of this study it can be advised that oral form of Cefuroxime, Levofloxacin and Azithromycin can be used as a first line. Then if patient is nonresponsive Ceftriaxone might be used. Meropeman should be reserved for selective cases.J MEDICINE Jan 2018; 19 (1) : 15-17
Requirement of Intravenous Fluid and Insulin in the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis to Overcome the Crisis: Experience in a Specialized Hospital
Authors: Rouf Rozana , Rahim Murad , Latif Zafar Ahmed
Published: December 2017

Background: Among the acute metabolic decompensation states of diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is relatively common. It commonly occurs in diabetic patients who have given up taking insulin or who have got some sort of infection. Treatment consisted of correction of dehydration, hyperglycaemia, electrolyte imbalance, acidosis and antibiotics for the patients who have some sort of infection or treatment of other precipitating cause, if present.Methods: This cross sectional study was performed in BIRDEM Hospital in 2012 on fifty adult diabetic ketoacidosis patients who fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria to find out the total amount of intravenous fluid (normal saline) needed to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.Results: DKA occurred more in previously diagnosed (60%) diabetic patients and frequency was more in poor, village people and there was no significant sex differences. Along with polyuria (24%) and polydipsia (16%), nausea (32%), vomiting (48%), abdominal pain (28%) and feature of infection were common. Infection (38%) and omission of insulin doses (34%) were the main cause. The glycaemic status was poor in most cases. Most patients had mild (32%) to moderate (60%) acidosis and gross electrolyte disturbance was not that much common. Leukocytosis (88%) was invariably present, even without any infection. Outcome (90% survival) was comparable with developing world. In management of DKA 40% patients required 11 liters of fluid, who had increased diuresis. 24% patients required 91-100 units of insulin, and most (32%) patients took 48 hours for correction of acidosisConclusions: Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis is not difficult if recognized early. Adequate fluid replacement is important to prevent the mortality.J MEDICINE Jan 2018; 19 (1) : 18-21
Urinary Tract Infection due to Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Organisms is a Risk Factor for Acute Kidney Injury among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Rahim Muhammad Abdur , Mitra Palash , Haque Ariful , Zaman Shahana , Samad Tabassum , Haque Wasim Md Mohosin Ul , Ananna Meheruba Alam , Chowdhury Tufayel Ahmed , Saha Shudhanshu Kumar , Sarker Shyamal , Iqbal Sarwar , Mansur Mohammad Abul
Published: December 2017

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common and diabetic patients are at increased risk for UTI. UTI may be complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI). This study was designed to evaluate whether UTI due to extend ed-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing organisms should be considered as a risk factor for AKI in type 2 diabetic subjects.Methods: This case-control study was done in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh from April to June 2016. Type 2 diabetic subjects with culture proven UTI were evaluated. Patients with UTI complicated by AKI were cases and those without AKI were taken as controls. ESBL-positivity of the isolated organisms was evaluated as risk factor for AKI.Results: During the study period, a total of 131 (male to female ratio 1:2.6) type 2 diabetic subjects with culture proven UTI were enrolled. Mean age and mean duration of diabetes were 56.1±13.3 and 8.7±5.4 years respectively. Escherichia coli (82, 62.6%) was the commonest aetiological agent followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae(14, 10.7%). Two-thirds (55/82, 67.1%) of E. coli and two-fifths (6/14, 42.9%) of Klebsiellae were ESBL-positive. UTI in 64 (48.9%) patients were due to ESBL-positive organisms. Out of 131 UTI patients, 62 (47.3%) had AKI; 40 (40/64, 62.5%) among ESBL-positive and 22 (22/67, 32.8%) among non-ESBL organisms. There were no significant difference in relation to age (p=0.71), sex (p=0.26), duration of diabetes (p=0.37) and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) (p=0.69) between cases and controls. ESBL-positivity appeared as a significant risk factor for AKI among the study subjects (OR=3.4, 95% CI=1.66-6.99, p=0.008).Conclusions: Almost half of the type 2 diabetic subjects with UTI had ESBL-positive organisms as aetiological agents in this study. UTI due to ESBL-positive organisms was a significant risk factor for AKI.J MEDICINE Jan 2018; 19 (1) : 40-43
Short Review on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Authors: Farooq Rabia
Published: December 2017

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic disease and a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age. Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity can occur in women with PCOS. Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications. Now a days PCOS is also the cause of infertility. India is PCOS capital of the world. PCOS management is necessary to reduce its long time complications.J MEDICINE Jan 2018; 19 (1) : 49-53
Strongyloides Stercolaris Infection: A Case Report for Raising Awareness
Authors: Miah Md Titu , Ayaz KFM , Farhana - , Sultana Shakera
Published: December 2017

Strongyloidiasis is a helminthic disease which is common in the tropics, subtropics and especially prevalent in far east. It is rarely reported in Bangladesh probably due to the low index of suspicion in common practice. We are reporting a case of strongyloidiasis that was found in a middle-aged patient presenting with diarrhoea, weight loss and generalized itching. He was treated in different hospitals and undergone extensive investigation. We diagnosed him as a case of strongyloidiasis on the basis of stool microscopy examination and treated with Ivermectin.J MEDICINE Jan 2018; 19 (1) : 54-57