bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE SOURCES AND THE STAGES OF SUPRARENAL GLANDS DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, A. Artishevski , T. Studenikina ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: May 2022

The lecture contains the short historical background about the creation of the Belorussian embryology institution studying of suprarenal gland's development. The main part of the lecture is concerned with the basic data about the sources and periods of primordia's forming of the suprarenal gland: joining and mutual influence between epithelial and nerve tissues; about the main processes of its cortex and medulla differentiation, about the structure of adrenal gland of the newborn and child's early years. At the end of the lecture some complex issues concerning the gestation of a structure and function of the suprarenal gland are discussed: repeated migration of the cells of the permanent cortex; the reasons of the conflicting timescales of housing and differentiation cells of the medulla; the role of the "medullary balls"; the importance of the fetal cortex and its involution; the reasons of the abundant housing of the cortex by the sympatogonia and slight development medullar in human suprarenal gland.
SYNDROME OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM DEADAPTATION IN NEWBORN CHILDREN BORN OF MOTHER WITH NEW CORONAVIRAL INFECTION, SARS-COV-2(COVID-19)
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, E. Alferovich , I. Loginova ,   Belarusian State Medical University, I. Seredich ,   5th City Clinical Hospital, E. Sarzhevskaya ,   6th City Clinical Hospital
Published: May 2022

The cause of the maladjustment syndrome of the cardiovascular system of the newborn (SDSSS), which is a functional disorder of the CVS during this period, is predominantly postponed chronic antenatal and intrapartum hypoxia. Factors contributing to the delay in the formation of mature cardiomyocytes, impaired neurohumoral regulation of vascular tone, including in the coronary bed, congenital viral and bacterial infections, and congenital heart defects make a significant contribution to the occurrence of SDSS. The problem of coronavirus infection has worried the whole world since 2019. At the same time, the issues of infection of newborn children remain unclear, the issue of vertical transmission of the virus from mother to child is being discussed. The aim of our study was to analyze all cases of SDSS in children born to mothers with confirmed COVID-19 infection and from mothers not sick with COVID-19 on the eve of childbirth, as well as to identify the factors that influenced the development of this syndrome and to establish options for its course. It was revealed that in newborns whose mothers contracted coronavirus infection COVID-19 immediately before childbirth, SDCCS manifested itself as a violation of cardiac conduction, and in children from mothers uninfected with coronavirus infection, SDCCS was expressed as a disturbance of arousal. Laboratory methods of research in newborns of both groups reflected the indirect effect of a damaging factor on the cells of the heart muscle.
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS WITH COVID-19
Authors:   Brest Regional Clinical Hospital, E.S. Panko , S.V. Zhavoronok ,   Belarusian State Medical University, S.V Panko ,   Brest State University A.S. Pushkin
Published: May 2022

Introduction. During the global pandemic, several studies have been published examining various functional parameters of the respiratory system in COVID-19 patients at different stages of recovery. However, there is no evidence of respiratory dysfunction in the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2. Aim. We aimed to study impaired respiratory function in patients with SARS-CoV-2 at the hospital stage of treatment. Material and method. The study cohort consisted of 103 patients with COVID-19, aged 62 ± 13 years, who were treated in the infectious diseases department from December 2020 to May 2021. All of the patients, in addition to standard clinical, laboratory and instrumental examinations to determine the subgroups with severe and moderate severity of the infectious process, underwent a study of the respiratory function with МАС2-БМ (BY) spirometer. Statistical analysis was performed using the t-test or chi-square test, and the Pearson correlation test was used to determine whether there was a relationship between variables at a statistically significant level of p < 0.05. Results. Pathological changes in the function of external respiration were detected in 73 patients (71 %), mainly with a restrictive type of pulmonary dysfunction (46 %) and less often with obstructive (15 %) and mixed (10 %) types. The incidence of functional impairment (89 %) was significantly higher (p = 0.0048) in the subgroup of patients with severe COVID-19 compared with the subgroup of moderate severity (62 %). Moreover, a statistically significant negative correlation (r = – 0.305411, p > 0.05) was established between the percentage of parenchymal lung lesions according to computed tomography and the % of predicted values of lung vital capacity by spirometry. Conclusion. Dysfunctions of external respiration, predominantly restrictive nature, were identified in more than two-thirds of the COVID-19 patients in the acute phase, and an increase in the percentage of damage to the lung parenchyma was associated with a decrease in the vital capacity of the lungs.
Comparing climate time series – Part 3: Discriminant analysis
Authors: DelSole Timothy , Tippett Michael K.
Published: May 2022

Abstract. In parts I and II of this paper series, rigorous tests for equality of stochastic processes were proposed. These tests provide objective criteria for deciding whether two processes differ, but they provide no information about the nature of those differences. This paper develops a systematic and optimal approach to diagnosing differences between multivariate stochastic processes. Like the tests, the diagnostics are framed in terms of vector autoregressive (VAR) models, which can be viewed as a dynamical system forced by random noise. The tests depend on two statistics, one that measures dissimilarity in dynamical operators and another that measures dissimilarity in noise covariances. Under suitable assumptions, these statistics are independent and can be tested separately for significance. If a term is significant, then the linear combination of variables that maximizes that term is obtained. The resulting indices contain all relevant information about differences between data sets. These techniques are applied to diagnose how the variability of annual-mean North Atlantic sea surface temperature differs between climate models and observations. For most models, differences in both noise processes and dynamics are important. Over 40 % of the differences in noise statistics can be explained by one or two discriminant components, though these components can be model dependent. Maximizing dissimilarity in dynamical operators identifies situations in which some climate models predict large-scale anomalies with the wrong sign.
Medical Students’ Engagement in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic: Remote Monitoring of Home-Quarantined Patients and Vaccination Teams. Reflections on the Experience and the Learning Outcomes
Authors: Gardikioti Angeliki , Touriki Aikaterini Vasiliki , Graidis Spyridon , Mpourtzinakou Aikaterini Antonia , Savvidou Evangelia , Lomvardeas Odysseas , Pourtoulidou Dimitra Foteini , Gavana Magda , Smyrnakis Emmanouil
Published: May 2022

Multiple student initiatives were developed in the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, under the guidance of the Laboratory of Primary Health Care, General Practice, and Health Services Research, as an answer to the increasing needs of the Greek National Health System during the pandemic. In one group, students were responsible for the phone call communication with patients of certain areas to book an appointment for a rapid test, announce the results of the test, monitor the symptoms and the health condition of patients with mild COVID-19 and inform the GPs of the health centers. At around the same time, in another group, senior medical students were enlisted as volunteers, and they were distributed to seven vaccination centers in two different Health Districts of Northern Greece. The vaccination process was significantly facilitated by the support of students in the initial data collection and recording of the personal medical history of the incoming citizens. Supporting the medical staff to accelerate the process, helping to raise public awareness about vaccination, keeping in touch with clinical life and patients, and further training in vaccination and communication skills were cited as critical expectations by the volunteer students, which were largely met. Other schools could implement similar strategies of including medical students in community health projects and promote initiatives that support primary health care.
Relatos sobre Covid-19 de profesionales de la salud en un hospital
Authors: Pedace Mariana L. , Usandivaras Ignacio M. , Gothelf Elizabeth E. , Cortines María Cristina , Tarnofky Diana I. , Ramos Mariana , Barrera Liliana
Published: May 2022

Introducción: la pandemia de COVID-19 impone a los profesionales de la salud: altas exigencias y modificaciones en el modo de vincularse con pacientes, pares y familiares. Estos cambios implican consecuencias emocionales tales como el incremento del nivel de estrés y síntomas de ansiedad y de depresión.

Objetivo: describir un proyecto interdisciplinario creado bajo el modelo de la Medicina Narrativa dirigido a habilitar el relato de la experiencia de profesionales de la salud pertenecientes a un hospital general privado de alta complejidad de la ciudad de Buenos Aires durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Metodología: se creó una lista de correo y se convocó a profesionales del hospital a realizar una producción escrita, oral o gráfica que represente su experiencia durante la pandemia. Luego, el material recibido se envió a la misma lista de distribución con frecuencia semanal. En cada correo se renovó la invitación a narrar lo vivido o comentar los relatos de otros.

Resultados: en el transcurso de siete semanas se recibieron diez producciones individuales: ocho textos, un audio y un gráfico. Los principales temas tratados pudieron agruparse en tres ejes: sala COVID, comunidad y telemedicina. Los autores fueron profesionales de Medicina, Enfermería, Psicología y de Puericultura.

Conclusión: desarrollamos un proyecto bajo el modelo de la Medicina Narrativa que permitió a profesionales narrar su experiencia durante la pandemia de COVID-19, habilitando la posibilidad de poner en palabras lo vivido, reflexionar sobre modelos de actuación y elaborar el desgaste emocional generado por el contacto permanente con el dolor y el sufrimiento.
Диверсификация экономики Казахстана
Authors: Karimbaeva G. , Sabirova R. , Mukanova M. , Kusainova E. , Каримбаева Г.Ж. , Сабирова Р.К. , Муканова М.А. , Кусаинова Э.Б.
Published: May 2022

In the Kazakhstan's development, a vital priority was to stabilize the economy and strengthen the country's fiscal balance and debt-carrying capacity. In these conditions, it was necessary to use the capacity of the raw materials sector, which allowed to achieve macroeconomic stability. However, today the dependence on the extractive industry is becoming a problem, since the influence of the raw material orientation of the economy does not allow the development of new industries.The authors state that Kazakhstan is still heavily dependent on the country's raw materials. The main driving force for maintaining and increasing competitiveness is the production and export of mineral resources. However, it is impossible to compete in the global market without supplying finished products. The dependence of exports on one or more sectors of the economy can lead to such negative consequences as a slowdown in economic growth, loss of competitiveness, increase in technology gap, government budget deficit, decrease in the quality of life, environmental problems and social unrest.In this article, the authors consider the essence of diversification and the need for it in extractive industry-based countries such as Kazakhstan, impact on various indicators of the economy, main methods and tools of state regulation of structural transformations. The article presents an analysis of the sectors that show the potential for moving the country towards economic diversification. The study assessed the challenges and main problems of the manufacturing industry, the oil and gas sector, which can best contribute to the diversification of the economy. The role of the state in developing policies for future strategies and plans of the government in the field of economic diversification is also revealed.
ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIGITALIZATION TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
Authors: Гельманова З.С. , Мажитова С.К. , Gelmanova Z. , Mazhitova S.
Published: May 2022

В статье рассматривается формирование и развитие научных представлений о процессе цифровизации. Сформулирована собственная трактовка определения цифровизации и цифровой экономики. Представлен инструмент повышения эффективности деятельности фирмы. Уточнена сущность понятия «цифровая трансформация» и выявлены различия между автоматизированными и цифровыми процессами. Показана взаимосвязь автоматизации, цифровизации и цифровой трансформации.В работе сформулирована модель элементов цифровой трансформации фирмы, показана блок – схема проведения подготовки к цифровой трансформации, представлена модель цифровой трансформации в виде матрицы, дана их краткая характеристика.Для оценки вклада цифровизации и цифровых компаний в экономический рост, оценки общего уровня развития цифровизации, в настоящий момент, наиболее объективным подходом выступает модель статистического измерения цифровой экономики, предложенной и используемой Национальным исследовательским университетом «Высшая школа экономики» (НИУ ВШЭ). Модель основана на подходах, используемых Евростатом и Организацией экономического сотрудничества и развития (ОЭСР).

The article discusses the formation and development of scientific ideas about the process of digitalization. The author formulates his own interpretation of the definition of digitalization and the digital economy. A tool for improving the efficiency of the company's activities is presented. The essence of the concept of "digital transformation" is clarified and the differences between automated and digital processes are revealed. The relationship between automation, digitalization and digital transformation is shown.The paper formulates a model of the elements of a company's digital transformation, shows a flowchart for preparing for digital transformation, presents a model of digital transformation in the form of a matrix, and gives a brief description of them.To assess the contribution of digitalization and digital companies to economic growth, to assess the overall level of digitalization development at the moment the most objective approach is the model of statistical measurement of the digital economy, proposed and used by the National Research University "High School of Economics" (HSE). The model is based on the approaches used by Eurostat and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The economic corridor concept as an effective form of trade and economic interstate relations balance
Authors: Садыкова Г.Т. , Sadykova G.
Published: May 2022

В современный период развития интеграционных процессов сособой силой актуализируется тенденция отхода от моделей глобализма к моделям регионального и субрегионального объединения стран в условиях появления китайской инициативы экономического коридора «Один пояс - один путь».Анализ теоретико-методологических основ современных мировых интеграционных процессов позволяет сделать вывод о нераскрытом в полной мере потенциале концепции «Экономический коридор».Автором сделан вывод, что до сих пор нет приемлемой теоретико-методологической основы, опираясь на которую, можно было бы принимать обоснованные решения по формированию тех или иных экономических коридоров различных уровней.Также выявлено, что не выработан формализованный научно-методический инструментарий, позволяющий рассчитывать достаточно обоснованные оценки социально-экономической эффективности Экономического коридора, и в первую очередь, для стран, участвующих в их формировании и реализации.Автором показано, что среди авторов нет единства в вопросах определения Экономического коридора. В ракурсе исследуемой темы автора интересует сущность трансграничных или региональных экономических коридоров, которые характеризуются беспрепятственным перемещением товаров и населения через границы и широкими трансграничными торговыми и инвестиционными потоками между двумя или более стран.

In the modern period of the integration processes development, the trend to shift from the globalism models to the models of countries’ regional and subregional unification is becoming more urgent in the context of the Chinese initiative of the economic corridor "One Belt - One Road".The author comes to the conclusion that there is still no acceptable theoretical and methodological basis, serving as foundation for taking balanced decisions on certain economic corridors formation of various levels.An analysis of the theoretical and methodological background of the modern world integration processes allows us to conclude that the potential of the “Economic Corridor” concept is not fully achieved.Furthermore, it was revealed that a formalized scientific and methodological toolkit has not been developed, that allows calculating reasonably validated assessment of the socio-economic efficiency of the Economic Corridor, and first of all, for the countries participating in its formation and implementation.The author shows that there is no consistency among the authors on the Economic Corridor definition. From the perspective of the examined topic, the author is interested in the essence of cross-border or regional economic corridors, which are characterized by the unhindered movement of goods and population across borders and wide cross-border trade and investment flows between two or more countries.
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS OF INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN’S REGIONS
Authors: Сулейменова А.Ш. , Сатпаева З.Т. , Кангалакова Д.М. , Жангалиева К.Н. , Suleimenova A. , Satpayeva Z. , Kangalakova D. , Zhangaliyeva K.
Published: May 2022

Интеллектуальная нация - является одной из стратегических целей развития Казахстана. Существенное влияние на развитие интеллектуального потенциала страны в целом, так и в регионах в частности, оказывают институциональные факторы. Важным из которых является государство и государственная политика. Цель данного исследования заключалась в анализе институциональных факторов, которые способствуют повышению интеллектуального потенциала регионов на примере Казахстана. Был использован институциональный подход на базе статистических данных Бюро национальной статистики Агентства по стратегическому планированию и реформам Республики Казахстан, данных акиматов областей, а также государственных программ и стратегий.В ходе анализа институциональных факторов развития интеллектуального потенциала в регионах республики была подтверждена гипотеза о том, что республике и регионах сформирована благоприятная институциональная среда для повышения интеллектуального потенциала. Было выявлено, что несмотря на то, что вопросам интеллектуального потенциала в государственной системе уделяется достаточное внимание, в настоящее время отсутствует утвержденная государственная программа или концепция интеллектуального потенциала на национальном и региональном уровне с четким описанием задач и критериями оценки. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы в ходе реализации государственной политики в области развития интеллектуального капитала страны.

Intellectual nation - is one of the strategic goals of development of Kazakhstan. Institutional factors have a significant impact on the development of the intellectual potential of the country as a whole, and in the regions in particular. The most important of which is the state and public policy. The purpose of this study was to analyze the institutional factors that contribute to increasing the intellectual potential of the regions on the example of Kazakhstan. There are used an institutional approach based on statistical data from the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, data from regional akimats, as well as government programs and strategies.During the analysis of institutional factors of intellectual potential development in the regions of the republic, the hypothesis was confirmed that the republic and the regions have formed a favorable institutional environment for increasing intellectual potential. It was revealed that despite the fact that sufficient attention is paid to intellectual potential issues in state system, there is currently no approved state program or concept of intellectual potential at the national and regional levels with a clear description of tasks and evaluation criteria. The results of the study can be used in the implementation of the state policy in the field of intellectual capital development of the country.
PECULIARITIES AND PROBLEMS OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN AKMOLA OBLAST
Authors: Абдильдинова Н.Е. , Абауова Г.М. , Мухамеджанова А.А. , Замбинова Г.К. , Abdildinova N. , Abauova G. , Mukhamejanova A. , Zambinova G.
Published: May 2022

Қазақстанның қазіргі агроөнеркәсіптік кешені экономиканың аса маңызды стратегиялық және дамушы секторларының бірі болып табылады.Ауыл шаруашылығындағы жұмыспен қамту және жұмыссыздық, еңбек нарығының мәселелері қазіргі кезеңде АӨК-нің маңызды әлеуметтік экономикалық мәселелерінің бірі болып табылады. АӨК еңбек нарығының негізгі айырмашылықтарына жұмыс күшіне сұраныс пен ұсыныстың өзіндік ерекшеліктері және оның баланссыздығын, кәсіби дайындық пен ұтқырлық, инновациялық процестерді енгізудің төмен деңгейі жатады. АӨК нарықтық қатынастар жүйесінде ауыл халқын жұмыспен қамтудың маңызы зор екенін атап өткен жөн. Қазіргі уақытта материалдық өндіріс саласынан қызмет көрсету саласына қайта бөлінген кезде жұмыс күшінің азаюымен сипатталады.Мақалада еңбек нарығының маңызды индикаторы болып табылатын Ақмола облысындағы қазіргі жұмыссыздықтың негізгі үрдістері қарастырылып, оның негізгі себептері анықталған. Ауыл халқының жұмыссыздығын төмендетудің басым бағыттары айқындалды, олардың ішіндегі маңыздылары ауыл тұрғындарының өмір сүру сапасын арттыру, әлеуметтік саланы жақсарту, ауылда шағын және орта кәсіпкерлікті қолдау, агротуризмді дамыту, білім беру қызметтерін ұсыну сапасы мен қолжетімділігін арттыру болып табылады, АӨК нарығының әлеуетін арттыруға бағытталған бірқатар шаралар ұсынылды.

The modern agro-industrial complex is one of the most important strategic and developing sectors of the economy in Kazakhstan. Employment and unemployment in agriculture are the most important socio-economic problems of agroindustrial complex, problems of labour market at the present stage. The main differences in the labour market in the agro-industrial complex include specific features of supply and demand for labour and its imbalance, vocational training and mobility, and a low degree of implementation of innovation processes. It should be noted that rural employment is of great importance in the system of market relations in the agroindustrial complex. Now, the number of the labour force is decreasing with the redistribution from the sphere of material production to the sphere of services.The main tendencies of the modern unemployment in Akmola region, which is an important indicator of the labour market are considered in the article. The priority directions of decreasing the unemployment of the rural population are determined, the most significant of which are improvement of the life quality, improvement of the social sphere, support of small and medium enterprises in the countryside, development of agro-tourism, increase of the availability and quality of educational services and some measures aimed at increasing the potential of the agro-food market.
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Айтжанова Г.О. , Садыкова А.К. , Касымова Б.Т. , Aizhanova G. , Sadykova A. , Kasymova B.
Published: May 2022

Вопрос развития и финансирования агропромышленных комплексов является приоритетным во многих странах мира. Его важность обоснована не только удовлетворяет потребности населения в продовольствии, но и оказывает существенное влияние на повышение производственной эффективности страны. В данной статье анализируется развитие агропромышленного комплекса в Казахстане и поддержка, оказываемая государством фермерским хозяйствам для производства продукции растениеводства и животноводства. На основе данных Статистического комитета Министерства национальной экономики Республики Казахстан была использована трендовая модель для анализа влияния различных факторов на валовое производство (услуги) сельского хозяйства в Казахстане и определения прогноза на 2021-2023 годы. Результаты показывают, что модель предназначена для научного обоснования специализации сельскохозяйственного производства в области растениеводства и животноводства в Казахстане, для государственного регулирования и тенденций развития данной отрасли, а также для осуществления необходимых агротехнических мероприятий. Анализ состояния агропромышленного комплекса в Республике Казахстан также выявил ряд важных проблем, связанных с финансовыми отношениями в этом секторе, необходимостью финансирования и рационального планирования использования инвестиций, привлекаемых в сельское хозяйство, и рационального регулирования сельскохозяйственного производства.

The issue of development and financing of agro-industrial complexes is a priority in many countries of the world. Its importance is justified not only to meet the needs of the population in food, but also has a significant impact on improving the production efficiency of the country. This article analyzes the development of agro-industrial complex in Kazakhstan and the support provided by the state to farms for crop and livestock production. Based on data from the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a trend model was used to analyze the impact of various factors on gross production (services) of agriculture in Kazakhstan and determine the forecast for 2021-2023. The results show that the model is designed for scientific substantiation of the specialization of agricultural production in crop and livestock production in Kazakhstan, for state regulation and trends in the development of this industry, as well as for the implementation of necessary agro-technical measures. Analysis of the state of agro-industrial complex in the Republic of Kazakhstan also revealed a number of important problems related to financial relations in this sector, the need for financing and rational planning of the use of investments attracted in agriculture, and the rational regulation of agricultural production.
ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF RURAL RESIDENTS WITH INTEGRATED INDICATORS METHOD
Authors: Асанова Г.А. , Сагинбаева М.Б. , Айтхожин С.К. , Нурпеисов Н.Д. , Assanova G. , Saginbayeva M. , Aitkhozhin S. , Nurpeisov D.
Published: May 2022

Статья посвящена разработке методического инструментария интегральной оценке деловой активности поселка. В качестве объектов исследования выступил поселок Научный Акмолинской области. На примере данного поселка был проведен анализ структуры занятости поселка, с выделением доли предпринимательской составляющей; количества реализованных кредитов; выявлено наличие предпринимательского мышления и наличие личных подсобных хозяйств.В работе были исследованы методики оценки количественного и качественного аспектов деловой активности сельской среды и формирование методических инструментов, предназначенных для интегральной оценки состояния деловой активности в регионах РК.Актуализируются методы количественных оценок качественных данных, таких как деловая активность. Рассматриваются основные факторы, влияющие на деловую активность. И в этой связи приводятся методики определения индексов деловой активности. Использованы статистические методы, метод ранжирования, методбалльных оценок.Так же разработана система опросников для опроса населения поселка на предмет деловой активности владельцев личных подсобных хозяйств.Данная статья написана по результатам двух лет исследования в ходе реализации проекта Грантового финансирования Министерства образования Республики Казахстан № АР08053217 «Разработка модели эффективного функционирования личных подсобных хозяйств на примере производства мяса птицы», 2020-2022 г.г.

The article describes the development of methods for integral indicators of business activity in the rural population. The object of the study was focused on the residents of the village of Nauchny, Akmola region.On the example of this village, an analysis of the employment structure of the village was carried out, with the allocation of the share of the entrepreneurial component; the number of loans sold; the presence of entrepreneurial thinking and the presence of personal subsidiary farms were revealed.The study of methods for assessing quantitative and qualitative indicators of business activity in the rural environment and methodological toolkit designed for integral assessment of business activity in the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Methods of quantitative assessments of qualitative data, such as business activity, take on increasing importance. The main factors influencing business activity are considered. In this regard, methods for determining business activity indices are given. Statistical methods, ranking method, and scoring method were utilized.The proposed methodological toolkit makes it possible to assess business activity in the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as to analyze the effectiveness of implemented measures. The results obtained can be used for designing state programs for the development of rural areas.
Petroleum-contaminated soil extent recorded by δ15N and δ13C of plants and soils
Authors: Wang Zhoufeng , Hao Ruijuan , Wang Juan , Shen Yuanyuan , Li Xiangzhong ,   Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, School of Water and Environment, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710054, China,   School of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Xi’an University, Xi’an 710065, China,   Environmental Monitoring Station of Lanshan Branch, Rizhao Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Rizhao 276800, China,   Yunnan Key Laboratory of Earth System Science, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, China
Published: May 2022

Petroleum contamination in terrestrial environments caused by industrial activities is a significant problem that has received considerable attention. Carbon and nitrogen isotopic compositions (δ13C and δ15N) effectively describe the behavior of plants and soils under petroleum contamination stress. To better understand plant and soil responses to petroleum-contaminated soil, δ13C and δ15N values of the plants (Trifolium repens, Leguminosae with C3 photosynthesis pathway, and Agropyron cristatum with C4 photosynthesis pathway) and the soil samples under one-month exposure to different extents of petroleum contamination were measured. The results showed that petroleum contamination in the soil induced the soil δ15N values to increase and δ13C values to decrease; from 1.9‰ to 3.2‰ and from −23.6‰ to −26.8‰, respectively. However, the δ13C values of Agropyron cristatum decreased from −29.8‰ to −31.6‰, and the δ13C values of Trifolium repens remained relatively stable from −12.6‰ to −13.1‰, indicating that they have different coping strategies under petroleum-contaminated soil conditions. Moreover, the δ15N values of Trifolium repens decreased from 5.6‰ to 0.8‰ near the air δ15N values under petroleum-contaminated soil, which implies that their nitrogen fixation system works to reduce soil petroleum stress. The δ13C and δ15N values of Agropyron cristatum and Trifolium repens reflect changes in the metabolic system when they confront stressful environments. Therefore, stable isotopic compositions are useful proxies for monitoring petroleum-contaminated soil and evaluating the response of plants to petroleum contamination stress.
Are young graduates ready for the job market of the future?
Authors: Crosta Lucilla , Banda Valentina
Published: May 2022

The current paper presents the Italian results of the Project Erasmus + “21st Century Skills: Changing the Approach to Teaching in Higher Education” funded by the European Commission. The paper is aimed at presenting the work of Smarthink Ltd, as project partner, providing definitions, current research, and the best practices for teaching the ‘so-called’ soft skills among university students and fresh graduates in Italy, and to understand the employers’ perception of the owned and desired competencies among young employees. The study design was twofold. Firstly, desk research where major documents, national and international, were collected on the topic in Italy, and secondly, market research where a sample of entrepreneurs was interviewed in order to gather additional information on the level of development of these skills among young graduates and employees. Findings revealed that in Italy 21st Century Skills developed by young graduates are still few and that there are only a few examples of best practices to develop these competencies at the university level. In addition, employers testified that, while young graduates are usually well prepared in terms of the level of knowledge acquired during their studies, on the other side, they regularly lack practical skills and soft skills required by the marketplace. In conclusion, there is a broad and general need in Italy to improve these skills in order to make young people more employable, giving priority to skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and self-direction. For this reason, the role of institutions like universities becomes crucial in order to reach this goal.
Switching to online learning
Authors: Hudson Jolanta
Published: May 2022

This small-scale study investigates how the flipped approach to learning helped a UK university teaching team deliver the Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course remotely during the pandemic. The study draws on the theoretical framework of the flipped approach to learning to explore the use of the approach in the Higher Education (HE) context. The study suggests that the flipped approach to learning may be helpful in the delivery of pre-sessional EAP courses remotely as it offers students opportunities to engage in communicative activities and encourages independent learning and autonomy, both of which are key practices in EAP. However, teachers may find the approach challenging if they cannot monitor students’ work or connect with them while completing the flipped activities. Only a few studies have focused on this issue to date. Further research involving more teachers and students is recommended to provide additional insights on this aspect of teaching remotely.
Construcción de capacidades institucionales y sociales en México
Authors: Martínez Rodríguez María Concepción , García Morales María Isabel , Vera Martínez Martín Cutberto , Marroquín Arreola Juan , Martínez Flores Valeria , Velázquez Valadez Guillermo , Romo Rico Daniel , Sánchez Peralta Archibal Raziel , Marcelino Aranda Mariana , Camacho Alejandro D. , Sánchez Bárcenas Horacio , Martínez García Miguel Ángel , Espinosa Calderón Efrén Fernando , Robles Ortiz David , Ricárdez González Omar
Published: May 2022

El propósito de este libro es estudiar y analizar la manera como se han desarrollado y fortalecido las capacidades y acciones, tanto sociales como institucionales, para el manejo de los problemas públicos de carácter social, económico y político. Es importante valorar si los gobiernos en sus diferentes ámbitos —locales, estatales o federal— cuentan con la capacidad para ejecutar políticas dedicadas a la solución de estos desafíos públicos. La construcción de capacidades se propone promover un “buen gobierno” y alcanzar un desarrollo sostenible a través de individuos, grupos, organizaciones, instituciones y sociedades que busquen mejorar sus habilidades para desempeñar funciones, resolver problemas, alcanzar objetivos, entre otras más actividades. Los artículos que se presentan abordan el tema desde lo teórico, lo social, político y económico en casos generales y específicos. Consideramos que éste es un tema que México requiere trabajar para llegar a ser resiliente ante las amenazas de los contextos internacionales y nacionales.
Ensayos sociohistóricos de cinco notables mujeres mexicanas: Teresa Urrea, Nahui Olin, Frida Kahlo, Leonora Carrington y Elena Poniatowska
Authors: González Mendoza Luis Héctor
Published: May 2022

Ensayos sociohistóricos de cinco notables mujeres mexicanas son estudios de mujeres excepcionales, seres individuales y sociales que se formaron y se desenvolvieron en un largo tiempo sociohistórico, al caso: desde el nacimiento de nuestra primera mujer hasta la fecha de vida de la última tenemos 150 años. Tiempo que va del inicio y desenvolvimiento de la Revolución Mexicana, pasando por el Desarrollo Estabilizador y su crisis, hasta la llegada del neoliberalismo y la globalización. Épocas sociohistóricas en las cuales se configuraron no sólo las individualidades de cinco notables mexicanas, sino que se preservaron, a veces, en situaciones adversas no sólo familiares, sino comunitarias e institucionales. Estas narrativas son motivadas por la curiosidad de descubrir situaciones y manifestaciones de vida de las cinco mujeres en cuestión, ante todo, preguntando cómo asumieron el sentido de su existencia en las épocas sociales e históricas que les correspondió, así como cuestionando por qué mantuvieron sus individualidades, a todas luces, singulares. Lo anterior ha sido logrado parcialmente con la identificación y definiciones del educare y exducere, dos antiguas palabras que indican que la formación viene de fuera de uno mismo, y a la vez, procede de la interioridad individual, abriendo una forma de estudio, significativa, para continuar explorando tales condiciones de la identidad humana. En resumen, presentamos escritos a manera de ensayos de investigación social, histórica y educacional, con los cuales se pretende contribuir al conocimiento y comprensión de las formas de ser social e individual.
Synthesis, anticancer and antimicrobial properties of some N-aryl-2-(5-aryltetrazol-2-yl)acetamides
Authors: Chaban Taras , Rotar Diana , Panasenko Nadiya , Skrobala Viktoria , Pokhodylo Nazariy , Matiychuk Vasyl
Published: May 2022

The synthesis, anticancer and antimicrobial properties of novel N-aryl-2-(5-aryltetrazol-2-yl)acetamides were discussed. Novel N-aryl-2H-tetrazoles were synthesized and modified in order to obtain the compounds with a satisfactory pharmacological profile. The structures of target substances were confirmed by using 1H spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. Anticancer activity screening was carried out within the framework of Developmental Therapeutic Program of the National Cancer Institute's (DTP, NCI, Bethesda, Maryland, USA). The compounds with significant levels of anticancer activities have been found that can be used for further optimization. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized substances was evaluated by the value of the MIC and minimum fungicidal and bactericidal concentration. The findings exhibited that the compounds possessed moderate antimicrobial potential.
Plant adaptation, domestication and invasion ecology
Authors: Fernandez Anahí , Oduor Ayub M. O.
Published: May 2022

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Análisis de competitividad en las pequeñas y medianas empresas del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito
Authors: Fernand Desfrancois Pierre , Lescano Cacuango Nancy , Escobar Santamaría Anthony
Published: May 2022

El presente artículo evalúa la competitividad de las pequeñas y medianas empresas ubicadas en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito e identifica las dificultades que afectan su crecimiento productivo. En la actualidad conforman una importante participación en el mercado, con un 99,5% de las empresas registradas en el Ecuador y el 65,5% del empleo en el país. Para el desarrollo de la investigación se utiliza un método cuantitativo que permite identificar los principales factores que inciden sobre la competitividad empresarial. Los resultados de la investigación concluyen que este tipo de empresas presentan algunas problemáticas que afectan su competitividad, en particular, el bajo grado de innovación tecnológica, falta de apoyo financiero, bajo desempeño en talento humano y grado de conocimientos sobre administración. Esto impide su crecimiento ante un mercado cada vez más exigente y en constante actualización a nivel tecnológico.
Contabilidad y mujer
Authors: Suárez Pineda Jesús , González Edwin , González González Johana
Published: May 2022

El artículo presenta dos miradas sobre el tema de contabilidad y mujer, una antropológica y la otra sociológica. En relación con la primera, se estudiará la contabilidad de las “hijas del agua” como se autodenominaron las culturas indígenas de Colombia. Con respecto a la segunda, se analizará la problemática del mercado laboral femenino en nuestro país. La metodología empleada es cualitativa, utilizando un método histórico-hermenéutico para comprender fenómenos sociales, mediante un estudio comparado de dos situaciones problemáticas. Se concluye que lo que vincula estas dos miradas es el concepto de ecocontabilidad como un saber comprometido con el ecosistema y con el patrimonio cultural en el contexto de la equidad de género.
Strategi Penerapan Tata Kelola Smart City Dengan Elemen Smart Readiness
Authors: Saptadi N. Tri Suswanto , Sampe Ferdinandus , Chyan Phie
Published: May 2022

The application of electronification is an important aspect towards  implementing the smart city concept which is expected to improve the performance of district / city government services to produce a more effective and efficient work process. Thus, cities that use ICT in meeting market needs (city residents) require community involvement in a process. The research method used is the Decision Support Systems (DSS) approach with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The results showed that the implementation of governance must be endeavored to fulfill the Smart Readiness Element in an effort to overcome urban problems, readiness of the Ministry of Communication and Information, local government and human resources, infrastructure, integration, public services and budgeting.
Audience Engagement Strategy Sebagai Pendorong Perubahan Industri Media Cetak
Authors: Prihanto Johny Natu , Doringin Ferry
Published: May 2022

Persaingan sengit ditambah dengan kecepatan penggunaan internet dan digitalisasi serta penurunan readership dan pendapatan telah membuat pemimpin industri media cetak harus berorientasi pada audience engagement agar kelangsungan hidup industri media cetak tetap terjamin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi dan mampu mengembangkan audience engagement strategy industri media cetak di Indonesia.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi deskriptif dan eksplanatori dengan menyebarkan kuesioner sebanyak 220 kepada responden yaitu para pemimpin industri media cetak. Analisis data menggunakan SEM PLS. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa audience engagement media cetak sangat dipengaruhi oleh sustainable digital transformastion, digital market capability, digital technology capability dan digital leadership capability. Faktor-faktor ini sangat ditentukan oleh berhasilnya industri media cetak dalam melakukan rekonfigursi asset dan sumberdaya yang dimiliki. Kontribusi penelitian ini adalah bahwa para pemimpin perusahaan media dan pengiklan harus melakukan penetrasi dan menarik perhatian konsumen dalam lanskap media baru, baik cetak maupun online.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEPERCAYAAN, NILAI PELANGGAN DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN TRANSPORTASI ONLINE (GO-JEK) DI MASA PANDEMI NEW NORMAL COVID 19
Authors: Kurniawan Johanes
Published: May 2022

Abstrak :  Saat  ini,  sedang  marak  virus  covid  19 . dengan  menerapkan  new normal  maka  layanan  transportasi  onine  melakukan  SOP  baru  yang  protokol  ke  sehatan. Penelitian  ini menjadi hal yang  dilakukan  untuk tahu  pengaruh   pengaruh,layanan,  dan  nilai pelanggan   terhadap  pelanggan  dengan    total 150  tersur,yang  dikejak awal    jenis  dan usia. Penelitian  ini  menggunakan  metode  kuantitif,  dengan  menggunakan  uji  validitas, realibilitas,  regresi  linier  berganda, UjiF, Uji t, dan  koefisensi  determinasi. Kesetaraan  Regresi  Linier  Berganda dalam   hal  ini  penelitianlah  ada  Y= -0,066 + 0,094X1 + 0,036X2 + 0,508X3  e  Berhubungan  hasil  Nilai  konstana lagi = -0.066  artinya  jika  tidak  terjadi  perubahan variabel   nama pelanggan    pelanggan dan nilai  pelanggan  (nilai  X1,X2 dan X3  lagi  0)  maka promo pelanggan    pada  pengguna  aplikasi  dan  jasa  gojek  sebesar  -0.066  satuan. Pada  hasil  F  dalam  hal  ini  penelitian  pada   nilai  Fhasil  sebesar  48.136  dengan  nilai  Ftabel  adalah  3,09  sehingga  nilai  Fhasil >   Ftabel  atau  48.136 > 3,09, dan tingkat   rata    0.000b < 0,05  maka  H0  di  tolak  dan H3  di  terima di  simpulkan,    variabel  Cahaya  Layanan  (X1),  Hidup  (X2) dan Nilai  Pelanggan  (X3) sangat    bersamaan    terencana  terhadap pelanggan  pada pengguna  tranportasi  online (  Gojek  ). nilai    Koefisiensi  Determinasi  pada  nilai    R Square  sebesar  0.497. Yang  artinya  pengaruh  independen  (X) terhadap variabel    dependent (Y)  sebesar  49,7% .
Kata kunci :  Customer  Satisfaction,  Kepercayaan,  Customer  Value,KualitasLayanan
Information Quality Research Within the Project “A State in a Smartphone”
Authors: Oliychenko Igor , Ditkovska Maryna
Published: May 2022

This article aims to explore the quality of the information provided by public authorities to citizens, businesses, and other stakeholders as part of the implementation of e-services of “A State in a Smartphone” in Ukraine. The article presents the structure of the authors’ model of information quality assessment, which includes three levels of characteristics and allows calculating the integral indicator of information quality. The model involves the use of expert research methods. The results of the study indicate that the information provided to users by public authorities has a fairly high level of quality, but there are reserves for improvement.
Cholesterol Granuloma of the Cranial Mediastinum in a Dog
Authors: Davis Anastacia Marie , Lahmers Kevin , Trusiano Brie , Zimmerman Kurt , Romeiser Jake , Tuohy Joanne
Published: May 2022

A 10 yr old female spayed Pomeranian presented with a history of dyspnea and coughing and was diagnosed with a cranial mediastinal mass presumed to be a thymoma. Surgical removal was elected and occurred without intraoperative complications. Histopathology revealed the lesion to be a cholesterol granuloma. The patient developed a brief period of increased respiratory difficulty 3 days postoperatively. Thoracic radiographs showed mild pleural effusion and the patient improved with supportive care. Five months postoperatively, repeat thoracic radiographs revealed no evidence of recurrence or respiratory pathology. This case report describes a cholesterol granuloma in a unique location and reviews the pathogenesis/pathophysiology of this type of mass.