bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Late Pleistocene paleoenvironmental changes of the Kathmandu Basin-fill sediments revealed by the minerals composition
Authors: Paudel Mukunda Raj
Published: January 2021

The amounts and their variation of minerals in the present river sediments (PR) and basement rocks (BR) of the Kathmandu Valley were estimated by using the X-ray diffraction (XRD) method, in order to estimate the source of the Kathmandu Basin sediments and to interpret paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic condition of the past Kathamdu Valley. XRD result of the BR and PR samples roughly correspond along respective parts of the Kathmandu Valley, except calcite (carbonate rocks in the eastern, southern, and western parts). The non-clay minerals are quartz, K-feldspar, plagioclase, mic a, chlorite, calcite, and illite, chlorite, kaolinite, smectite, mixed layer illite-chlorite are detected within the clay fraction of the PR sediments. The clay fraction is < 5 wt % within the PR-sediments. Among non-clay fraction, BR and PR from the north contains more or less equal amount of mica, feldspars and quartz, while those from south, east and west are rich in quartz. Therefore, the amount of silicate minerals in the sediments within the Kathmandu Basin is the key to grasping the provenance of the sediments about northern and the other origin. Chlorite in the PR-North is likely a weathering product of mica because chlorite was not included in the BR-North samples. The chlorite and mica were greater in the lower course of the river from the north than in the upper course of the river. Plagioclase is tends to be poor and K-feldspar is rich in the PR-samples, while the amount of the two feldspar are similar to each other in the BR-samples. This tendency may be due to the difference in stability to weathering between the two feldspars. Calcite was probably dissolved during weathering, erosion, and transportation processes, because calcite included in the BR samples was hardly detected in the PR samples. This mineralogical information is applied to the mineralogical studies in the past basin-fill sediments of the Kathmandu Basin (RB-drill core) and to estimate the source of the sediments and paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic information on this region. Calcite detected in the past basin-fill sediments of the Kathmandu Basin is an important key mineral showing cold and dry climate within the RB drill core. It can also be used to correlate the strata.
Paleoclimatic studies from the tree-ring of Himalayan birch from Langtang National park, central Nepal
Authors: Dawadi Binod
Published: January 2021

Himalayan birch (Betula utilis D Don) is a long live, broadleaf species native to the Himalayas.  However, this species has received limited attention for dendroclimatic studies world widely. In order to investigate the dendrochronolgical potential of this species in the central Himalayas, we analyzed 26 cores from 22 trees collected from Langtang National park, central Nepal, in May 2010. Based on these samples, we developed 371-year chronology extending back to 1639 AD. The chronological statistics, such as mean sensitivity and correlation between tree-ring series showed its high potentiality for the dendroclimatological study. In addition, the radial growth of Himalayan birch records clear climatic signals. Precipitation in May and early summer (March-May) plays a significant role (p<0.001) for the growth of this species. However, temperature of the month May have significant (p<0.05) inverse relations with the radial growth. The tree-growth climate relationship indicates the cool and moist condition in the early summer is a favorable condition for the growth of Himalayan birch in the central Himalayan region. In addition, tree ring of Himalayan birch clearly records the local and regional paleoclimatic drought events in 1999, 2000, 1960s, 1950s, 1790s and 1760s.
Physical, mechanical and petrographic properties of Lesser Himalayan rocks from Kavre area: An assessment of quality for concrete aggregate
Authors: Paudel Prem Nath , Tamrakar Naresh Kazi
Published: January 2021

With rapidly growing population, development of human civilization and increasing construction of infrastructures, the demand of aggregate is increasing day by day. The quarries of naturally occurring sand and gravel are not sufficient to fulfill the demand, and are disturbing the river environments. Therefore, the crushed-rock aggregates should be used to meet the requirements. The accessible resources, quality and quantity for aggregates play an important role in the durability of roads, buildings, projects, many other infrastructures and sustainable development. Negligence of quality of aggregates would lead to rapid degradation of concrete structures. Therefore, being aware of these things, quality of aggregates should be prioritized. The exploration of outcrops from which suitable aggregates can be exploited is essential. This study aims to explore and evaluate the resources and quality of crushed-rock aggregates from the Lesser Himalayan rocks in the Kavre area.

Different kinds of rocks were identified from the outcrop in the study area: quartzite, psammitic schist, calc­quartzite, metasandstone and metasiltstone. Thirteen representative samples were taken from different lithological formations. The water absorption value (WAY) of samples ranges from 0.302 to 2.393%. Dry density varies from2.308 to 2.743gm/cm3 and the uniaxial compressive strength value ranges from 23.62 to 217.92 MPa. In general, these values indicate that the aggregates are compact and strong. The aggregate crushing value (ACY) ranges from 19.56 to 35.4% and the aggregate impact value (AIV) ranges from 11.02 to 23.84%showing that the aggregates are resistant against compressive load and strong against impact load. The sodium sulphate soundness value (SSSV) lies between 5.95 to 16.66% and methylene blue absorption values (MBAV) in all samples are <1% indicating that the samples are durable and chemically sound. The alkali silica reactive features, swelling and expanding clay minerals like chert, opal, high-quartz, extremely deformed fractured quartz, smectite, and kaolinite are absent. Though some quartz grains are undulosed and fractured, they are mega and low-quartz. Only the clay mineral illite, IM type is present in very small proportion. All these parameters show that the samples of the Lesser Himalayan rocks from the Kavre area are suitable and acceptable for concrete aggregates of general.
Statistical study on physico-chemical properties of groundwater in and around urban stretches of Delhi, India
Authors: Kaur Biba Jasmine , George M. P. , Mishra Sandeep
Published: January 2021

Groundwater samples collected at different locations in and around Delhi City were analysed for their physico­chemical characteristics. Sampling locations were selected covering all the zones and samples were collected. The present investigation is focused on the determination of physicochemical parameters such as pH, total dissolved solids, total hardness, calcium hardness, turbidity, chlorides, sulphate, nitrate and fluoride. To assess the quality of groundwater, each parameter was compared with the standard desirable limit of that parameter in drinking water as prescribed by different agencies. The parameters were determined according to procedures outlined in the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water APHA. A systematic calculation was made to determine the correlation coefficient 'r' amongst the parameters and the significant values of the observed correlation coefficient between the parameters was worked out. Suggestions were made to improve the quality of groundwater of Delhi area. The study of physico-chemic al characteristics of these groundwater samples suggest that the evaluation of water quality parameters as well as water quality management practices should be carried out periodically to protect the water resources.
Vom Gottesdienst zum „Lebensdienst“1. Gottesvorstellungen zwischen Frömmigkeit und Lebensreform in Lou Andreas-Salomés religionstheoretischen Schriften und ihrer Erzählung Ródinka. Russische Erinnerung
Authors: Wellnitz Katrin
Published: January 2021

Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit ausgewählten religionstheoretischen, autobiographischen und literarischen Texten von Lou Andreas-Salomé und veranschaulicht, dass das darin vertretene Gedankengut, aber auch die Lebensführung der Autorin, im Spannungsfeld zwischen heutzutage als archaisch geltenden Frömmigkeitskonzepten und frühmodernen Lebensreformbestrebungen entstanden. Lou Andreas-Salomés religionstheoretische Essays, aber auch Briefe und autobiographische Aufzeichnungen werden herangezogen, um ihr Gottesbild und gleichsam ihre selbstbestimmte und eigenwillige Lebensform nachzuzeichnen. Es wird eine Bewegung zwischen der ‚alten‘ Größe Gott und der neuen metaphysischen Größe des ‚Lebens‘ aufgezeigt, die kennzeichnend ist für die Literatur und das Denken der Lebensreformbewegung.

In einem weiteren Schritt wird Andreas-Salomés Erzählung Ródinka. Russsische Erinnerung von 1923 als die literarische Realisation ihrer theoretischen Reflexionen in den Blick genommen und es wird nachvollzogen, wie darin Frömmigkeitsideale und Lebensreformgedanken aufeinanderprallen. Es wird aufgezeigt, inwiefern die Autorin diese thematischen Bewegungen in ihrer Erzählung auch narratologisch fundiert.
Bericht über die internationale Tagung Emotionen in Sprache und Sprechen (= Linguistische Treffen in Wrocław VII) (Wrocław, 26.-28. September 2019)
Authors: Raszewska Paulina
Published: January 2021

Bericht über die internationale Tagung Emotionen in Sprache und Sprechen (= Linguistische Treffen in Wrocław VII) (Wrocław, 26.-28. September 2019)
Sistem Informasi Jasa Travel (SIJAVEL) Menggunakan Metode Waterfall
Authors: Buani Duwi Cahya Putri , Suryani Indah
Published: January 2021

Perkembangan Teknologi Informasi saat ini sangat pesat sehingga semua sektor perekonomian membutuhkan sebuah sistem informasi, agar pelayanan berjalan efektif dan efesien. Dalam penelitian ini penulis membuat sebuah sistem informasu jasa travel (SIJAVEL) dimana sistem ini mencatat semua transaksi pemesanan paket wisata. Perancangan SIJAVEL menggunakan metode Waterfall, metode waterfall merupakan metode yang sangat mudah untuk di ikuti langkahnya oleh perancang sistem, metode waterfall juga memiliki tahapan yang jelas dari tahap analisa, disain sampai dengan implementasi, sehingga dokumen perancangan sistem terdokumentasi dengan baik.
Market performance and corporate governance in banking sector Indonesia stock exchange
Authors: Amelia Dwi Fitri , Adam Mohamad , Isnurhadi Isnurhadi , Widiyanti Marlina
Published: January 2021

This research aimed to determine the effect of market performance and corporate governance on the banking sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The sample used as many as 20 companies during the 2015-2019 period using a purposive sampling technique. The data analysis technique used is linear regression analysis. The results obtained from the research are that Earnings per Share and Price Earnings Ratio influences stock returns in the banking sector and Good Corporate Governance can moderate Earnings per Share and Price Earnings Ratio on stock returns.
Legal regulations of the consumer protection in Ukraine with regard to Ukraine’s obligation of adaptation to the EU legislation
Authors: Holovko-Havrysheva Oksana
Published: January 2021

Since 2014 Ukraine has been implementing the EU–Ukraine Association Agreement in its domestic legal system and facing a lot of challenges introducing European rules and practices into the country’s daily life. The area of consumer protection is one of the most challenging fields due to the cross-cutting nature of consumer protection and its high relevance for all stakeholders: the state, businesses, and consumers. Reforming the Ukrainian consumer protection system and policy is one of the key tasks for the Government of Ukraine. These changes will affect almost the entire population of the country, but – as presented in this article analysis demonstrates – the progress in adjusting Ukrainian legislation in this field to the level needed to correspond to the European standards is moving rather slowly. The author concludes that a comprehensive and well-balanced consumer protection policy model instead of constant amendments to the consumer rights legislation needs to be developed in Ukraine with the proper consideration of the interests of businesses, the state and, first of all, the consumers. Amending the consumer rights legislation does not mean automatically the improvement of the consumer protection level in the country, especially in the situation, when the efficiency of the developed remedies and protection mechanisms depends on wider reforms in judiciary and executive branches in the state.
The voting rights and political culture in North Macedonia and Albania
Authors: Agushi Muaz
Published: January 2021

Political culture is a set of attitudes and practices of people that shape their political behaviour. It includes moral judgments, political myths, beliefs, and ideas about what makes a good society while language of politics is the way of using language and words in the political arena. Words are the “currency” of power in elections. Voter turnout is an indicator of the level of interest and civic participation in political decision making, competitive party offerings, and civic trust in political actors. Extensive participation, when it comes to a competitive system, significantly increases the responsibility of political actors for civic demands and concerns. The aim of the article is to analyze the political culture and electoral behaviour in North Macedonia and Albania. The author makes conclusion based on the analysis presented in the article, that the process of applying democracy in these countries would face extraordinary challenges, caused by the lack of democratic traditions, as well as by established values and attitudes unfavorable for the democracy development. Important aspects of the political culture includes mutual respect, contra voting, the constant and productive political dialogue, political and parliamentary collaboration, stable institutions instead of strong leaders, high level of participation in elections, and expanding the political decision-making area. All of these aspects are considered to be a fragile occurrence in all countries of Southeastern Europe and especially in Albania and North Macedonia.
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF GRANULAR BIOFUEL OBTAINED BY DIFFERENT METHODS OF ACTIVATION
Authors: Korinchevska T.V. , Mykhailyk V.A.
Published: January 2021

The article considers the effect of the granulometric composition of pine wood sawdust and granulation modes on the thermal decomposition of biofuel. Mechanical activation and thermal activation of raw materials before pressing were used in the study. Thermal decomposition of granular fuel was carried out by the methods of thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis. The temperature ranges of dehydration, thermal decomposition of organic and mineral substances, moisture and ash content of the fuel have been determined. The rates of thermal decomposition of organic substances in granular fuel were also determined. The thermal effects of thermal decomposition of the granule samples were compared. It is registered that the equilibrium moisture content of granules obtained after thermal activation of the raw material is lower than that for granules made by cold pressing. This is indirect evidence of their increased density. It has been determined that most of the heat of thermal decomposition of organic substances in granular fuels is released in the high-temperature period at a decomposition rate of 1,12 to 1,37 % dry matter per minute. It was revealed that the thermal effect of thermal decomposition of granules depends on the fractional composition of the ground raw materials. This may be due to the difference in the chemical composition of the fractions. The analysis of obtained results made it possible to determine that the mechanical activation of raw materials increases the average rate of granule decomposition, and thermal activation reduces it. That is, the mechanical activation of raw materials has a positive effect on the thermal decomposition process. Grinding wood sawdust to particles smaller than 0,2 mm can lead to partial destruction of complex macromolecular compounds (hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin). Thus, this leads to a decrease in the degree of intermolecular interaction and intensification of the decomposition process.
ANALYSIS OF WAYS FOR ACHIEVING 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD (REVIEW)
Authors: Zheliezna T.A.
Published: January 2021

The aim of the work is to analyze targets on the transition to 100% renewable energy sources (RES) existing in different countries of the world as well as strategies for their achievement. The task of the work is to identify the most promising directions and develop appropriate recommendations for Ukraine. The global trend is setting targets for the transition to 100% RES, at least in some energy sectors, developing appropriate strategies and their implementation. Over the last decade, the cost of renewable energy has been steadily declining, making RES more competitive with fossil fuels in many parts of the world. Today, more than 50 countries, hundreds of cities and regions in one form or another have committed to switching to 100% RES. Most often it is about achieving 100% of renewable electricity. So far, at least 52 cities and regions have achieved their targets for the transition to 100% RES. Of these, 41 are located in Europe and 9 are located in the United States. About 2/3 of these targets relate only to renewable electricity. In Ukraine, the official targets for the development of RES are set out in the National Renewable Energy Action Plan until 2020 and in the Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2035. Recently, a draft Concept of the “green” energy transition of Ukraine until 2050 was developed, which sets the goal of achieving a climate-neutral economy by 2070. One of the main directions of decarbonization of the economy is the development of RES in combination with increasing energy efficiency and energy saving. It is necessary to resume completing the document with the inclusion of reasonable long-term goals to achieve 100% RES in certain energy sectors and in the whole energy balance of Ukraine.
Bronchial Asthma in Children Amidst the Novel Coronavirus Infection
Authors:   Perm State Medical University named after Academician E. A. Vagner of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Furman E.G. ,   Perm, Russian Federation, Khuzina E.A. ,   Perm State Medical University named after Academician E. A. Vagner of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation; Perm, Russian Federation, Repetskaya M.N. ,   Perm State Medical University named after Academician E. A. Vagner of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation; Perm, Russian Federation
Published: January 2021

Objective of the Review: to present current information on monitoring and therapy of bronchial asthma (BA) in children amidst the novel coronavirus infection COVID-19. Key Points. There is no evidence that controlled BA increases the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or leads to more severe COVID-19. Inhaled glucocorticosteroids (IGCS) to manage BA inhibit gene expression of major SARS-CoV-2 target receptors. Anti-inflammatory BA therapy, primarily IGCS, should not be discontinued until BA is controlled, thus mitigating the risk of unfavourable course of COVID-19. Nebuliser therapy at home remains the preferred treatment in pre-school children with BA. Conclusion. Amidst the novel coronavirus infection COVID-19, children with BA should receive individualised therapy depending on disease severity and rate of disease control. Keywords: bronchial asthma, children, novel coronavirus infection COVID-19.
Hypersensitivity Reaction to Insulin Detemir in a Paediatric Patient Taking Basal-Bolus Therapy
Authors:   Surgut State University (a Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District–Yugra Government-funded Institution of Higher Education), Girsh Ya.V. ,   Surgut, Russian Federation, Akhmedova Z.A. ,   Surgut State University (a Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District–Yugra Government-funded Institution of Higher Education); Surgut, Russian Federation
Published: January 2021

Objective: To present a case study demonstrating an atypic side effect of insulin — hepersensitivity reaction to insulin detemir, a long-term human insulin analogues. Key Points. At the inpatient paediatric unit, we had an 11-year old girl with symptoms and clinical signs of diabetes mellitus (DM). Following physical examination, the patient was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (manifestation). She was prescribed intensified basal-bolus therapy with insulin analogues: insulin detemir and insulin aspart. On day 5, the patient developed a hypersensitivity reaction in the site of insulin detemir injections. Replacement of insulin detemir with insulin degludec resolved the allergic reaction. Conclusion. We described a case of a hypersensitivity reaction to intensified insulin therapy with basal insulin analogue detemir. Hypersensitivity reactions to insulin analogues are rare; however they can be life-threatening. The primary management is the use of another insulin analogue. Keywords: diabetes mellitus, allergy, insulin detemir, insulin degludec.
Pregnancy and Anemia of Various Origin: Effectiveness of a Differentiated Approach
Authors:   Dagestan State Medical University (a Federal Government-funded Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Gasanova B.M. ,   Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala, Russian Federation,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education); Moscow, Russian Federation, Polina M.L. ,   Medical Center for Women’s Health; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2021

Study Objective: To assess the impact of ferrokinetics and serum cytokine profiles on pregnancy outcomes in patients with anemia of various origin. Study Design: This was a prospective study. Materials and Methods: A complete blood count was done and levels of serum iron, C-reactive protein (CRP), total protein, and ferritin, as well as cytokine profiles (interleukin [IL]-1β, -4, -8, -10, tumor necrosis factor [TNF]-α, and interferon [IFN]-γ), were assessed in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) (n = 34) and infection-related anemia (n = 28). Study Results: In patients with IDA, hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell (RBC) count, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were significantly lower (p<0.05) than in patients with infection-related anemia. Markers of infection-related anemia—increased levels of ferritin (in 82.2% of the women) and CRP—suggested the need for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant treatment. Women with infection-related anemia had higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines than women with IDA (p<0.05): IL-1β levels were 1.7 times higher; those of IL-8 and IFN-γ were 1.4 and 1.8 times higher, respectively, and those of TNF-α and IL-10 were 2.3 and 2.0 times higher, respectively. The study revealed a relationship between infection-related anemia and various gestational complications (OR = 1.1–3.5) and placental insufficiency (100.0% vs. 63.8% in IDA). Conclusion: To reduce the frequency of unfavorable perinatal outcomes, differentiated management is required for pregnant women with IDA and infection-related anemia. An optimal approach for women with anemia of any origin includes improvement of the woman’s general health before conception and preventive measures against obstetric complications starting in the early stages of pregnancy. Keywords: iron deficiency anemia, infection-related anemia, ferritin.
The diagnostic Value of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Women with Growth-Restricted Fetuses
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University (a Federal Government-funded Educational Institution of Higher Education), Russian Federation Ministry of Health, Fatkullin I.F. ,   Kazan, Russian Federation, Akhmadeev N.R. ,   Republican Clinical Hospital, Republic of Tatarstan Ministry of Health (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution); Kazan, Russian Federation, Ulyanina E.V. ,   City Clinical Hospital No. 7 (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution), Kazan, Russian Federation, Islamova L.Kh. ,   City Clinical Hospital No. 7 (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution), Kazan, Russian Federation, Fatkullina L.S. ,   Republican Clinical Hospital, Republic of Tatarstan Ministry of Health (a State Autonomous Healthcare Institution); Kazan, Russian Federation
Published: January 2021

Study Objective: To assess delivery outcomes in women with slow fetal growth (ICD-10 code P05) and study serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its diagnostic value in patients with growth-restricted fetuses that have constitutional low weight, in order to choose an approach to pregnancy management. Study Design: This was a prospective and retrospective comparative study. Materials and Methods: The medical charts of 782 women who had given birth to low-weight babies in 2013 and 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. The prospective part of the study involved measuring serum levels of VEGF in 150 pregnant women: 50 women with growthrestricted fetuses (Group I), 50 women with low-weight fetuses without hemodynamic disruptions or placental abnormalities (Group II), and 50 women with healthy pregnancies (Group III). Based on the babies’ gestational term at birth, the women in each group were divided into two subgroups: between 22 weeks and 0 days and 31 weeks and 6 days (subgroup 1) and ≥32 weeks and 0 days (subgroup 2). The data obtained were processed using descriptive statistics and compared with data obtained through other fetal assessments. Study Results: The pregnant women with growth-restricted fetuses had higher VEGF levels by a statistically significant margin (p<0.00001) than the women in groups II and III: median levels were 310 (Q1–Q3: 270–508), 33 (Q1–Q3: 31–38), and 36 (Q1–Q3: 32–40) pg/mL, respectively, in subgroups 1 and 174 (Q1–Q3: 100–214), 78 (Q1–Q3: 73–86), and 82 (Q1–Q3: 78–88) pg/mL, respectively, in subgroups 2. VEGF levels ≥100 pg/mL were associated with fetal growth restriction (FGR) (p = 0.0001) and levels ≥200 pg/mL with a high risk of antenatal fetal death (p = 0.026) or early neonatal death (p = 0.03). Conclusion: For women with growth-restricted fetuses, VEGF serum levels ≥200 pg/mL are an additional risk factor for unfavorable perinatal outcomes, which helps to optimize obstetrical management for these patients. Keywords: low-weight fetus, fetal growth retardation, vascular endothelial growth factor.
The Efficacy of Physical Therapy in Treatment of Pelvic Floor Distress in Women of Reproductive Age
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education), Orazov M.R. ,   Moscow, Russian Federation, Silantieva E.S. ,   Lapino Clinical Hospital, Mother and Child Group of Companies; Moscow Region, Russian Federation, Soldatskaya R.A. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (a Federal Government Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education); Moscow, Russian Federation,   Lapino Clinical Hospital, Mother and Child Group of Companies; Moscow Region, Russian Federation, Belkovskaya M.E. ,   Lapino Clinical Hospital, Mother and Child Group of Companies; Moscow Region, Russian Federation
Published: January 2021

Study Objective: To compare the efficacy of two physical therapy techniques in the treatment of pelvic floor distress (PFD). Study Design: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study. Materials and Methods: Health information about ninety-five women who had had vaginal delivery and suffered from PFD was reviewed in the study. In Group I (n = 50) patients were treated using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology, and in Group II (n = 45) electrical stimulation therapy was delivered via an intracavity sensor. Assessments in the study included physical examination, instrumental investigations, and a discussion with patients (completion of a questionnaire and a scale-based assessment). To establish reference values for the parameters used in the study, a control group was made up of 30 apparently healthy women who had had a vaginal delivery. Study Results: Ultrasound of the pelvic floor showed that in Groups I and II the anteroposterior diameter of the levator hiatus (LH) decreased by 3.12 mm and 1.16 mm, respectively (2.7-fold difference), and the transverse diameter of the LH decreased by 3.04 mm and 1.04 mm (2.9-fold difference). The area of the LH decreased by 1.38 cm2 in Group I and 0.08 cm2 in Group II. After treatment the mean Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) score was 1.9 times lower (p<0.001) in Group I and the number of women who reported a feeling of looseness in the vagina and urinary incontinence using a bimodal scale for complaint assessment was 1.5 and 1.9 times lower, respectively, than in Group II. Conclusion: Electromagnetic stimulation demonstrated higher efficacy than stimulation via an intracavitary sensor in the treatment of PFD. Keywords: pelvic floor distress, genital prolapse, high-intensity focused electromagnetic stimulation.
A Scripture-Specific Religious Orientation Scale: Development and Validation
Authors: Khodadady Ebrahim
Published: January 2021

Objectives: to develop a novel religious orientation scale based on the Quran and validate it with pre-university students of secondary education Method: All the Quranic ayat which addressed its believers directly regarding their religious orientation were scrutinized in terms of pre-university students’ characteristics, resulting in the selection of 57 upon which a 60-item Quranic Orientation Scale (QOS) was developed. The scale was administered to 1123 students and their responses were subjected to Principal Axis Factoring and Promax with Kaiser Normalization (PKN). Results: Out of 60 items comprising the QOS, 48 loaded acceptably and exclusively on seven rotated factors called believing in holy scriptures,, remembering and seeking Allah, fulfilling Quranic obligations, following Allah confidently, following Quranic instructions, not befriending disbelievers, and informed Quranic struggle. Both the scale and its underlying factors had internal consistency and correlated significantly with each other. Conclusion: The Quran teaches the domain of religious orientation directly to its readers as a hierarchically and culturally independent schema consisting of specific species and genera. Pre-university student, however, not only reduce the domain as regards the number of its constituting species and genera but also develop their own religious families. Going through this process consciously they render their religious orientation a hierarchically and culturally organized schema.
Psychological-Clinical Overview on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Authors: Abdullah Mohammad
Published: January 2021

Every person agree that health is very important and significant for human well-being. Around the turn of the century, people primarily died from infectious disease and die from lifestyle disease which are related to health damaging personal habits and behavior. Familiar example includes heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Clearly some behaviors and lifestyle promote health whereas other lead to illness and death. As the cartoon character Pogo put it "we have met the enemy and he is us.
Studies of the Logistics Services Market: Information and Analytical Support and a System of Statistical Indicators
Authors: HRYNCHAK N.
Published: January 2021

Information and analytical database for the market support is required to prevent communications of contradictory information to higher levels of management, with adverse effects for the process of taking rational management decisions. The article’s objective is to substantiate the information and analytical support for studies of the logistics services market, with constructing a system of statistical indicators for this market assessment, to be laid as the solid basis for elaborating medium-term and long-term strategies and policies of the logistics services market in Ukraine. 
A definition of information and analytical support for studies of the logistics services market is given; a review of secondary sources of data for this market studies is made. A conceptual model for information and analytical studies of the logistics services market is proposed. The key statistical indicators for studies of this market are identified, with substantiating the feasibility of their use in computing multivariate indicators for the assessment of performance and capacities of the logistics services market in Ukraine. The core criteria to be met by the abovementioned system of statistical indicators are highlighted. A system of statistical indicators for the assessment of the logistics services market is proposed, containing four modules. It allows for diagnosis of this market performance and tendencies, with accounting for the impact of other related markets and activities, and for forecasting. This system, constructed with consideration to the global practice, is designed for comprehensive studies of the logistics services market.
Projections of Environmental Pollution in Ukraine
Authors: CHERENKEVYCH O.
Published: January 2021

The balanced environmentally sustainable economic development of Ukraine can be achieved by increasing the efficiency of the nature protection efforts, which requires the improved methods for assessment, modeling and forecasting of environmental performance and environmental pollution indicators. The article’s objective is to make a statistical forecasting of environmental pollution indicators in Ukraine, to outline the areas of nature protection work in this country. Air pollution, water pollution and hazardous wastes in Ukraine are forecasted considering the main factors of influence, selected with reference to the Strategy of the State Environmental Policy of Ukraine: GDP, the number of implemented resource-saving technologies, energy intensity of GDP, current spending on environmental protection. The project estimates for air pollution, water pollution and hazardous wastes were derived by use of regression models and factors projection. Results of the forecasting show that the emission of pollutants and carbon dioxide in the air, water pollution and pollution with hazardous wastes will be significantly reduced by 2022 if the current trends and patterns of development remain unchanged. Results of the forecasting confirm the need to introduce a series of measures concerned with waste treatment, air pollution and water pollution, to improve the regulatory system in nature protection activities in Ukraine.
Income Tax: Genesis of Definition and Object of Accounting
Authors: BASHYROVA G.
Published: January 2021

Income tax in many countries is one of the main sources of filling the public budget and levers of influence on the development of economic processes at the macro level. The income tax ensures the balance of economic interests of the state, legal entities and individuals and the avoidance of excessive tax pressure. The impact of European integration processes on the Ukrainian accounting system increases the relevance of the development of the organization and methods of accounting for income tax. The purpose of the article is to establish the main phases of the evolution of the concept of “income tax”, clarify its economic content and identify the characteristics as an object of accounting.
The article examines the historical phases of the income tax evolution, taking into account amendments in the tax law in Ukraine. A review of interpretations of the concept of “income tax” by foreign and domestic scholars was made, to establish the three main approaches to its interpretation: as a direct tax paid by a business entity from the received profit; as an item of the company financial statement, informing concerned parties on the amount of the assessed and paid tax; as a company’s payment to the state for utilization of economic infrastructure and resources. The author’s definition of the concept of “income tax” is proposed, which contributes to the clarification of the accounting terminology. It is argued that income tax should be considered through the prism of the tax law and accounting standards. A comparison of treatment to income tax as an accounting object in the National Accounting Standard 17 “Tax Income” and International Accounting Standards 12 “Income Taxes” is made. Based on a study of the legal framework for the accounting of income tax, its main components are identified as an object of accounting.
Valuation and Recording the Value of Innovation Objects in the Accounting System
Authors: OVSIUK N.
Published: January 2021

The problems of valuating and recording the value of innovation objects in the system of accounting and reporting are investigated. It is argued that one of the factors hindering the development of innovation is insufficient information support covering a set of primary and consolidated data, the organization of storage of accumulated information and methods of its presentation and transformation. The main valuation models used by business entities to include the value of innovation objects in the economic transactions are identified. It is established that the commercial use of innovation objects requires calculation of market or other value. The main methodological approaches to valuation of innovation objects  and their impact on the formation of the value of innovation objects are proposed, taking into account these objects’ characteristics, specifics of the economic activities in which they are exploited, and availability of information on a group of objects, which determines the choice of appropriate valuation approach. The ways of valuating innovation objects at company level are highlighted. Methodological approaches to recording business transactions with innovation objects in the accounting and reporting system are elaborated, which will contribute in the sound assessment of innovation objects and their correct recording in the accounting system of a business entity and ensure effective management of innovation.
Organization and Methodological Support of Financial Monitoring in an Auditing Firm: New Requirements
Authors: LUBENCHENKO О.
Published: January 2021

The requirements to implementation of financial monitoring by auditing entities, as specified by the Law of Ukraine “On prevention and counteraction to legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime, financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction” from 06.12.2019 No 361-ІХ, enforced on 28.04.2020, are analyzed. The existence of unclear interpretations of some notions in the this Law of Ukraine or heavy financial sanctions that may be imposed on auditing entities call for elaboration and introduction of internal firm documents concerned with financial monitoring. While in the previous edition of the above Law of Ukraine the features of financial monitoring organization were specified for auditing entities in case of rendering certain categories of services to a client (realty transactions; asset management; raising funds to establish legal entities, support to their operation and management, buying and selling of corporate rights), they are not found in the updated edition of this Law of Ukraine. Therefore, auditing entities need to rely upon general norms of the Law of Ukraine in organizing financial monitoring. A series of administrative documents were elaborated for this purpose: the order on assignment of a person responsible for carrying out financial monitoring; the conclusion of business character test for the candidate on the position of the responsible person, the Rules for financial monitoring of an auditing entity, and the monthly fact sheet of the responsible person about the results of carried out measures on financial monitoring.   
The developed Rules of financial monitoring cover all the regulatory requirements for the implementation of financial monitoring, with the possibility of making change in case of need. The Rules must be informed to the staff of an auditing entity, engaged in rendering auditing and non-auditing services, through the involvement in internal training on financial monitoring issues. Apart from the Rules, it is proposed to supplement the working documents supporting the financial monitoring procedures by the following sections: (i) “Documentary support to financial monitoring of auditing entities”; (ii) “Personnel and personnel training on financial monitoring issues”; (iii) “Documentary support to interactions with the State Service of Financial Monitoring of Ukraine, ministries and administrative departments”, which are supposed to help auditing entities to fully observe the regulatory requirements and avoid heavy financial sanctions on the part of controlling and regulatory bodies.
The Yanus-Like Quality of the Ukrainian Audit
Authors: REDKO О.
Published: January 2021

The external control over the quality of audit is exercised in Ukraine due to the requirement of the specialized law, in spite of the missing definition of the quality of audit and its criteria in domestic and international normative documents. The article’s objective is to draw attention to the issue of the quality of audit by elaborating on its dual nature, terms and principles for organization of control over business results of auditing entities and user expectations concerning these results. For this purpose, the quality of audit is addressed from two dimensions: external and internal. The external dimension of the quality of audit is analyzed in terms of expectations concerning the quality of audit, held by users of audit results (official regulatory bodies of bank, financial and corporate relations; official fiscal bodies and controlling bodies of public supervision over auditors; actual owners of businesses; hired management) and the coincidence between these expectations and actual results of audit. The internal dimension of the quality of audit is analyzed in terms of auditing entities and their expectations from the categories of entities such as customers, owners of customers, controlling bodies, personnel of auditing entities or invited external auditors or experts. Distinctive features of the Ukrainian market of audit services are highlighted, prevalence of supply over demand in the first place. Questions are posed which need to be responded for proper organization of control over the quality of audit:     

Is control over the quality of audit is necessary? If “yes”, then to whom?
Do formalized expectations of users of audit results concerning the quality of its result really exist?
If audit is a type of control over the quality of reporting and management on the whole, would it be expedient to set up control over the controller?
What is the essential meaning of effectiveness and performance of control over the quality of audit, especially external one?
Can positive results of the external inspection of auditing entities to the effect of the quality of audit be regarded as “indulgence” for a certain period, or the permanent external control is needed after all?
Should control over the quality of audit be obligatory only for the auditing entities involved in inspections of entities of public interest, or should it cover all the auditing entities without exception?

The analysis gave grounds to the author to ask if it would be more expedient in the Ukrainian realities that the term “quality of auditing” was abandoned and replaced by the term “compliance with the standards”.
VERİ ODAKLI HATA TEŞHİS SİSTEMİ GELİŞTİRİLMESİ
Authors: YILMAZ Metin , YAZİCİ Ahmet , ÇINAR Eyüp
Published: January 2021

Bu çalışmada, Veri Odaklı Hata Teşhis Sistemi Geliştirilmesi konusunda, üretimdeki CNC tezgâhları ve rulmanları hedefleyen bir uygulamanın detayları, uygulama çıktıları, analizleri ve sonuçları paylaşılmıştır. Üretim ve bilgisayar teknolojilerinin birleşimi ile verimliliği üst düzeye çıkarmak, yapay zekâ yaklaşımları ile insan hatalarını en aza indirmek ve makine öğrenmesi ile oluşabilecek hataları önceden tahmin edebilme konusunda yapılmış bir çalışmadan ortaya çıkan analizler sunulmuştur. Önerilen ve uygulanan yöntem ışığında aynı özellikte makinelerin izlenmesini sağlamak amacıyla filo tabanlı bir izleme sisteminin kurulması hedeflenmiştir. Yapılan çalışma sonucunda; motor ve rulman arızaları için prognostik yaklaşımları test etmek amacıyla rulman arızalarını içeren deneyler olmak üzere dört farklı veri seti üzerinde önerilen yöntemin testleri yapılmış ve anomali puanları gösterilmiştir.
Literature review of genes responsible for intramusculat fat content and its methodology in swine
Authors: Grünvald Petra , Halas Veronika , Tossenberger János , Jócsák Ildikó
Published: January 2021

The organoleptic value of pork, e.g. its taste and tenderness, as well as overall acceptability is positively influenced by fat content, including both inter- and intramuscular fat (IMF) content up to a certain threshold. Recently, a number of research dealt with studying the genetic background of IMF incorporation. Many genes have been identified that are involved in fat metabolism and in development of marbling in muscle tissue. The aim of this work is to review the current literaure written about the most important genes and gene families that play role in IMF metabolism. The most studied genes are FABP3 and FABP4, which are part of the FABP family. They have a key role in the transport and intermediate metabolism of lipids. Number of studies have recently been published discussing the role of SCD (stearoyl-CoA desaturase) encoding gene in IMF content. Since multiple genes have been already identified playing a key role in fat metabolism and in fat deposition in muscle tissue, its gene expression studies are crucial in genetic programmes as well as in nutrigenomical research.
Campaign Design About Oxybenzone and Octinoxate-Based Sunblock Hazards for Survival of Coral Reefs in Bali
Authors: Lukas Joscelind , Rizkavirwan Darfi
Published: January 2021

The condition of coral reefs in several locations in Indonesia is indeed in critical condition and the impact of damage continues to grow every year. Sunscreen, which is one of the mandatory requirements used for skin protection to prevent sunburn, has dangerous substances oxybenzone and octinoxate, causing unconscious damage. Substances in sunscreens make coral reefs lose their adaptability to climate change which also damages coral reefs and prevents the growth of coral reefs. This topic is important because coral reefs have many ecological, social and economic influences and benefits that are very useful for life. Therefore, it is necessary to design a campaign that is made with the aim that this topic can increase awareness of campaign targets and readers with information that can be accounted for so that the risks of damage to coral reefs can be reduced. This design is carried out through the process of collecting data, formulating strategies, thinking ideas, designing visuals, and applying them to campaigns.
Brand Rejuvenation Design of Kecap Banteng
Authors: Audrey Vincentia , Alfian Erwin
Published: January 2021

Nowadays in this growing era, every company try to create innovative and creative things to attract millennials generation. Today situation makes business people try to reach millennials generation as their target market. Kecap Banteng is one of local product located in Cirebon, Indonesia. They had long history and still survive, even the rapid competition makes them almost collapsed in a few past years. Brand rejuvenation is one of branding activity to refresh old brand which is sick and almost die. The first strategy of brand rejuvenation is to refresh the brand identity to increase omset and income also refresh the brand equity of Kecap Banteng. Writer lift up this phenomenon and choose this topic with titled “Brand Rejuvenation Design of Kecap Banteng”. Writer hopes this brand rejuvenation could lift brand equity of Kecap Banteng in this era, compete with competitor and be the top-of-mind brand in Cirebon.