bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
СІЛЬСЬКОГОСПОДАРСЬКИЙ ЕКСПОРТ УКРАЇНИ В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ І ШЛЯХИ ЙОГО ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ
Authors: ОСТАШКО Тамара
Published: June 2022

Оцінено втрати і визначено ризики для українського сільськогосподарського експорту, що виникли внаслідок блокування українських морських портів збройними силами РФ, обґрунтовано шляхи часткового відновлення сільськогосподарського експорту в умовах воєнних дій і повоєнного відродження експортних ринків. Визначено наслідки війни для зернового ринку. Встановлено, що Україна втратила можливість експортувати майже чверть обсягів зерна, призначених на експорт у 2021/22 маркетинговому році. Така ситуація тисне на світові ціни на продовольство в бік їх підвищення і несе загрозу для продовольчої безпеки країн з низькими доходами населення, залежних від імпорту продовольства. Протягом перших двох місяців воєнного вторгнення РФ уже розпочалися процеси релокації торговельних потоків на світових сільськогосподарських ринках, що в разі довготривалих воєнних дій можуть призвести до часткової втрати Україною експортних ринків. Найбільш очевидним частковим рішенням цієї проблеми є організація за допомогою країн ЄС спеціальних «зелених коридорів»,  які  дозволять Україні експортувати продовольство через порти Балтійського моря.
З метою відновлення вітчизняного експорту доцільно: 1) провести переговори щодо подальшої лібералізації торгівлі з торговельними партнерами, насамперед з ЄС та Великою Британією, з метою закріплення тимчасових торговельних преференцій, які були або, ймовірно, будуть надані українському експорту; 2) спростити процедури торгівлі з країнами ЄС і Молдовою для збільшення експорту сільгосппродукції залізничним й автомобільним транспортом; 3) підтримати діяльність Експортно-кредитного агентства в напрямі кредитування і страхування експорту переробленої сільськогосподарської продукції. Разом з тим ситуація з блокуванням сільськогосподарського експорту наочно продемонструвала вразливість сировинної експортоорієнтованої моделі сільського господарства України і зумовила необхідність її заміни на модель, спроможну забезпечити сталий розвиток сільського господарства і сільський розвиток.
УКРАЇНА У ВИМІРАХ ІНКЛЮЗИВНОСТІ ТА ІНСТИТУЦІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ
Authors: БОБУХ Ірина
Published: June 2022

Розглянуто аналітичні виміри традиційного та інклюзивного економічного зростання, розвитку і функціонування інститутів у процесі актуалізації ціннісного зсуву в суспільстві й трансформації мети економічних перетворень від економічного зростання як такого до якісних змін структури нового спектра економічних процесів, які відіграють визначальну, а сьогодні навіть життєво важливу роль. Визначено місце України в даній системі координат, що дозволило виявити наявність високого незадіяного потенціалу інклюзивного розвитку для нашої держави. Цілком можливо в Україні переструктурувати, навіть за існуючого рівня ВВП, економічні й соціальні процеси так, щоб забезпечити істотно вищі темпи структурних змін щодо інклюзивності.
Окреслено засоби консервування переважно екстрактивної структури економіки. Обґрунтовано, що все гострішою стає проблема нерівності,  яка з економічної (за доходами і багатством) перетікає в освітню, охорони здоров’я і т. д. При цьому просте підвищення середнього рівня ВВП на одну особу ці питання автоматично не вирішить, адже це структурні проблеми, які потребують висвітлення і уваги під зовсім іншим кутом зору.
Аргументовано пріоритетність здійснення структурних реформ у сфері підвищення рівня інклюзивності інститутів за ключовими напрямами на довгострокову перспективу. Найбільший потенціал для формування інклюзивного суспільства як підґрунтя забезпечення нової якості економічного зростання в Україні міститься в Цілях сталого розвитку 8 і 5, комбінація яких створює синергетичний ефект. Для підвищення рівня інклюзивності інститутів у першу чергу потрібні певні зміни в законодавстві щодо антикорупційних інститутів, Податкового кодексу України, гендерних питань, підходів до розподілу ренти, олігархічних корпорацій, діяльності Big Tech на території нашої країни і багатьох інших питань. Однак головною проблемою в Україні є не стільки закони, скільки їх виконання, адже мають діяти правила, а не рекомендації.
The VAT gap in relation to the quality of governance in selected CEE countries
Authors: Olexová Cecília , Sudzina František , Cakoci Karin
Published: June 2022

The objective of this paper is to examine the value-added tax gap in relation to the quality of governance in selected Central and Eastern European countries. The tax gap is caused mainly by tax evasion and tax avoidance of the value-added tax (VAT) and is calculated as a share, in percent, of VAT total tax liability. The Worldwide Governance Indicators are used to represent quality of governance, and all six comprehensive dimensions of governance have been used: a) voice, accountability; b) political stability, absence of violence or terrorism; c) effectiveness of government; d) quality of regulation; e) the rule of law; and f) control of corruption. The results section shows the proven relationships between the VAT gap and the WGI indicators in the analyzed countries using statistical application methods (correlations) and data from 2000 to 2019. The most significant factor related to the VAT gap is the control of corruption, thus encouraging governments to enhance the anti-corruption measures.
Evaluating the operating efficiency of joint-stock commercial banks in Viet Nam through the restructuring period
Authors: Nguyen Hang Thi Hai , Nguyen Minh Vu Thao
Published: June 2022

This article assesses the performance of joint-stock commercial banks in Vietnam throughout a two-phase restructuring project according to Decision No. 254 / QD-TTg and No. 1058 / QD-TTg of the Prime Minister. The data is mainly collected from consolidated financial statements and annual reports of 31 joint-stock commercial banks from the period of 2011–2020. The study approaches data envelopment analysis measurement – DEA and Tobit censored regression models - to evaluate operational efficiency. The results illustrate that banks utilize their input resources effectively with an average technical efficiency index of 90.7%. Moreover, considering scale-down efficiency (DRS) is essential, leading to the need to diversify banking services (especially the non-credit segment) to disperse risks in the operation process instead of only concentrating on traditional credit activities.
A stock portfolio strategy in the midst of the COVID-19: Case of Indonesia
Authors: Kristanti Farida Titik , Salim Dwi Fitrizal , Indrasari Arum , Aripin Zaenal
Published: June 2022

Stock price movements are interesting to discuss, because from these price movements investors will get capital gains. Problems arose, however, when Covid-19 hit the world, especially in Indonesia. The purpose of this study, then, is to determine whether there is a relationship and difference in return and risk between Economic Value Added (EVA) and Market Value added (MVA) portfolios in the Indonesian stock market. The sample used is 24 stocks with daily stock return data for the 2015-2020 period. The results of the study found something new, namely that there was a relationship and difference between returns and risks in the EVA and MVA portfolios in Indonesia.  In addition, the research succeeded in forming EVA and MVA portfolios that exceeded market returns in Indonesia. The best strategy that investors can apply in investing is to use an active strategy, especially during conditions, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, which have an impact on high market fluctuation.
Differences of education level and job position in digital transformation adoption in Vietnam’s creative industries
Authors: Van Hai Trieu Tran , Pavelková Drahomíra
Published: June 2022

The aim of this paper is to contribute to understanding the differences in educational level and job titles that affect the adoption of digital transformation in the context of creative industries. The approach is based primarily on the technology-organizational-environment framework, one-way analysis of variance, and multivariate linear regression that were used to test the empirical model. This article describes the difference between the educational level and the job position groups for the adoption of digital transformation in Vietnam’s creative industries, as well as an essential difference between them for the predictor variables. Our research has underlined the importance of demographic variables in relation to the adoption of digital transformation. The current study is limited to some fields of creative industries in Vietnam, such as design, creative services, new media, audiovisuals, publishing and printed media, and selected demographic parameters. More research should be done on certain fields in the creative industries and other demographic characteristics.
Azerbaijan’s foreign policy analysis in the perspective of Neorealist Theory: In the example of the Karabakh problem
Authors: Mammadov Aqil
Published: June 2022

After Azerbaijan gained its independence, the main problem in its foreign policy was the Karabakh conflict with Armenia. Among the different approaches to solve this problem in foreign policy was the view that a cooperation or conflict-based approach could explain interstate relations and the classical theories of international relations can discuss them; this has been the dominant view in the foreign policy of Azerbaijan.

We conducted a literature review in developing the conceptual framework for this study. The effect of the anarchic international system on the foreign policy of Azerbaijan, the attitude of the sovereign states and international political organizations in the system, the strategy of Azerbaijan that started with the balance policy, and the 44-day Armenia-Azerbaijan war will be examined from the perspective of neorealist theory. From this, it will be possible to reveal the importance of the balance policy in Azerbaijan's foreign policy.

This study aims to include the approach to the security problem in the foreign policy of Azerbaijan since its independence, and the strategies it has created to solve the Karabakh problem, using a certain theoretical framework.
The role of loyalty and satisfaction in forming word-of-mouth influence in a B2B environment: EvIdence from the knitting industry of Indonesia
Authors: Saragih Romat , Liu Ran , Putri Clarissa Aulia , Fakhri Mahendra , Pradana Mahir
Published: June 2022

This research aims to find how effective word of mouth in a B2B environment is based on loyalty and customer satisfaction. Word of mouth (WOM) influence among the knitting industry is very important, since it provides sustainability for the business itself.  Using PLS (Partial Least Square) modeling, this study provides additional evidence indicating customer satisfaction has both direct and indirect effects on B2B partners’ positive WOM activities. The B2B samples were collected from knitting industries in Indonesia. The research finding indicates that a high level of customer satisfaction directly increases positive WOM activities; the mediation effect of customer loyalty between customer satisfaction and WOM activities also has a significant effect.
E-Commerce, social media and Social Inclusion: A Typology of Users Over 60 Years of Age in Spain
Authors: Viñarás-Abad Mónica , Pretel-Jiménez Marilé , Quesada-González Carlos
Published: June 2022

The growth of e-commerce and the ageing of the world population converges in a situation which represents significant challenges for the economy: a large population of over 65year-olds with major limitations for online shopping. The digital division, although reduced in certain sectors, in others, such as e-commerce persists. This research involves the study of 405 subjects, Spanish seniors aged between 60 and 79, to discover and analyse the barriers, motivators and behaviour with regards to shopping online. Using a telephone survey and a random sample, a typology of users was established as per their behaviour and perception of e-commerce. The main finding is the segmentation in eleven typologies of users, identified through cluster analysis. The major conclusions confirm the barriers related to data security or levels of confidence. Furthermore, with basic digital skills, seniors consider themselves capable of completing purchases on the Internet. Online shoppers feel empowered being digitally self-sufficient, while non-shoppers desiring to be independent, require the implementation of measures to aid the process on commercial websites.
Social Support for Minors in the First Period of Great Patriotic War
Authors: Serebryaniy Roman S. , Kamelskikh Denis V. , Yaremchuk Oksana V.
Published: June 2022

This article presents a narrative that reveals the state of life and health of children in the first months of the Great Patriotic War. Special place goes to the analysis of archival documents indicating the distressful situation of evacuated children, faced unsanitary conditions, lack of food, and difficulties with settling in new places of residence. The activity of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR, the People's Commissariat of Health of the USSR and the RSFSR on carrying out measures of social support for minors in the first period of the Great Patriotic War is presented. The maximum possible conditions for the protection of minors’ health were implemented as consequence of the execution of orders on places. Difficulties with the implementation of measures for the arrangement of evacuated children in various regions of the country are described depending on local resources and taken measures efficacy (Tula, Ryazan, Yaroslavl, Kuibyshev regions). The ongoing activities are clearly illustrated by the example of the work of the Middle Volga Institute for the Protection of Motherhood and Infancy.
Dynamics of sleep duration (2003-2018) and the risk of myocardial infarction in an open population aged 45-64 years in Russia/Siberia
Authors: Gafarov V. V. , Gromova E. A. , Panov D. O. , Gagulin I. V. , Gafarova A. V.
Published: June 2022

Aim. To determine the dynamics and impact of sleep duration in 2003-2018 on the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in an open population aged 45-64 years in Novosibirsk.

Material and methods. The study included representative samples of the population aged 45-64 years, obtained as part of the screening IV in 2003-2005 (men, 576; mean age, 54,23±0,2 years; response rate, 61%; women, 1074; mean age, 54,27+0,2 years; response rate, 72%) and screening VI in 2015-2018 (men, n=275; mean age, 49±0,4 years; response, 72%; women, n=390; mean age, 45±0,4 years; response rate, 75%). Screenings were carried out according to the standard protocol of the WHO MONICA-psychosocial Program (MOPSY). The Jenkins Questionnaire was used to assess sleep duration and disturbances.

Results. For the period from 2003-2005 to 2015-2018, we revealed decrease in the number of following people: with 7 hours of sleep at night from 44,9% to 31,9%; with 8 hours of sleep from 28,5% to 24,4%. In addition, the number of participants with ≤5 hours of sleep increased from 4,9% to 9,9%, while those with ≤6 hours — from 16,2% to 27,2%, as well as the number of people sleeping 9 hours a day (from 3,7% to 5,4%). In 2003-2005, among the population in the age group of 55- 64 years, 7-hour sleep was observed more often (45б1%); 6-hour sleep prevailed in the group of people aged 45-54 (18,9%). There were no significant differences between the duration of sleep and the age group according to screening VI in 2015- 2018. Among men, 6-hour sleep were observed more often (38.4%), and among women — 7 hours (37,3%). Those who sleep 7 hours a night were more likely to consider their sleep “good” (35,3%) in 2015-2018. In a population of 45-64 years old, over a 14-year period, the risk of MI was higher as follows: 1. in men with 5-6 hours of sleep than with 7-8 hours of sleep at night by 1,689 times (95% confidence interval (CI), 1,124-2,537 p<0,012); in men aged 45-54 years by 2,416 times (95% CI, 1,311-4,452; p<0,005), respectively; 2. in women with 5-6 hours of sleep by 1,591 times (95% CI, 1,058-2,392; p<0,026) compared with 7-8-hour duration of sleep. In the 45-54 year group, the risk of MI was higher among women with 9-10 hours of sleep a night by 4,44 times (95% CI, 2,726-20,309; p<0,0001) compared with women who had 7-8 hours of sleep at night.

Conclusion. We revealed that over the period of 2003-2018, the duration of night sleep of 7-8 hours among the population aged 45-64 years (without cardiovascular diseases) decreased both among men and women. At the same time, the “good” quality of sleep was more often found in people with 7-hour sleep. It was determined that short sleep duration was associated with MI among men and women, and long sleep duration turned out to be a risk factor for MI for women in the group of 45-54 years.
Relationship of depressive disorders with hypertension, its control and other metabolic risk factors in the Tyumen Oblast population of men and women. Data from the study “Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases and their Risk Factors in Regions of Russian Federation” (ESSE-RF)
Authors: Efanov A. Yu. , Shalaev S. V. , Petrov I. M. , Vasilkova T. N. , Efanova S. A. , Isakova D. N. , Sholomov I. F. , Stogniy N. Yu. , Dorodneva E. F. , Troshina I. A. , Volkova S. Yu. , Abaturova O. V. , Safiullina Z. M.
Published: June 2022

Aim. To study the association between depression and metabolic cardiovascular risk factors, hypertension (HTN) and its control in a random sample of Tyumen Oblast population of men and women aged 25-64 years.

Material and methods. The study object was a random sample of the population of the Tyumen and the Tyumen Oblast aged 25-64 years, examined as part of the ESSE-RF epidemiological study. The study included 1658 participants. Among them, 30,3% (n=503) were men, while 69,7% (n=1155) — women. Mean age was 48,9±11,4 years. The prevalence of metabolic risk factors (hyperlipidemia, carbohydrate metabolism disorder, obesity), hypertension and the likelihood of its control in men and women with different levels of depressive disorders diagnosed using the HADS scale were assessed.

Results. Compared with participants without depression, persons with psychological disorders were significantly more likely to have HTN (55,5% vs 47,6%, p<0,01), elevated levels of total cholesterol (TC) (63,9% vs 54,0%, p<0,01) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) (66,7% vs 60,3%, p<0,05), carbohydrate metabolism disorders (8,3% vs 5,2% p<0,05), obesity (49,2% vs 37,7%, p<0,01). Significantly more often hypertensive subjects without depression took antihypertensive drugs effectively (odds ratio (OR) — 1,747, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1,001-3,053) and controlled blood pressure (OR — 1,533, 95% CI, 1,05-2,36). There was no association between the use of antihypertensives and the level of depressive disorders. Among women with depression (HADS>7), dyslipidemia (65,5% vs 57,4% for TC, p<0,05; 71,0% vs 62,9% for LDL, p<0,05), carbohydrate metabolism disorders (10,1% vs 5,2%, p<0,01), obesity (53,3% vs 43,2%, p<0,01), HTN (60,6% vs 45,6%, p<0,01) were more common. Men with clinical depression were more likely to have HTN (69,0% vs 47,7%, p<0,05), with a high level of depression — hyperlipidemia (58,9% vs 46,7% for TC, p<0,05; 67,1% vs 53,9% for LDL, p<0,05). Women with elevated depression levels were less likely to take antihypertensive drugs (30% vs 49,4%, p<0,01) and control hypertension (13,8% vs 21,2%, p<0,05).

Conclusion. The data obtained confirm the association of depressive disorders with metabolic risk factors and the likelihood of HTN control, which is especially significant among women.
Effectiveness of training primary care physicians about the principles of smoking treatment
Authors: Maksimova Zh. V. , Maksimov D. M.
Published: June 2022

Aim. To evaluate the impact of training primary care physicians about the principles of smoking treatment on the rate of successful quitting among their patients.

Material and methods. Within the regional program on cardiovascular prevention among men aged 45-55 years, a study was made on the effectiveness of an educational seminar for primary care physicians (clustered quasi-experimental study). The main group consisted of 70 physicians (subjects of intervention) who underwent face-to-face training at a 3-hour interactive seminar on the principles of behavioral and drug treatment of smoking patients. In the following year, they consulted 423 smokers (subjects of analysis). The comparison group was represented by 174 doctors trained with extramural program who consulted 654 smokers. The doctors of both groups were provided with methodological and informational support in the form of short guides and brochures for patients. The main outcome studied was smoking cessation in patients one year after physician training. The comparison of outcomes was carried out taking into account the cluster structure of data using hierarchical regression. The initial imbalance of comparison groups in history of smoking, quit attempts, as well as level of alcohol consumption was corrected at the analysis stage.

Results. In total, 12,6% of patients in the observed cohort quit smoking after one year, which was significantly higher than the common successful self-quit rate (3-5%). The likelihood of quitting smoking was strongly influenced by a particular doctor (ICC=0,326). Face-to-face interactive training of physicians significantly increased the probability of successful refusal in patients compared with distance learning (adjusted hazard ratio (HR) =4,8; odds ratio (OR) =5,3, 95% confidence interval (CI), 2,7-10,6, p<0,001). The likelihood of successful withdrawals among patients among primary care physicians was much higher than among health center patients (adjusted HR=4,5; adjusted OR, 5, 95% CI, 1,2-20,6, p=0,027).

Conclusion. Education of primary care physicians in the principles of smoking treatment, combined with the provision of information materials for patients, significantly increases the success rate among motivated smokers. At the same time, a face-to-face interactive seminar is much more effective than distance learning. General practitioners demonstrate the best professional productivity, regardless of the training form.
Appointment of lipid-lowering therapy in the Russian population: comparison of SCORE and SCORE2 (according to the ESSE-RF study)
Authors: Erina A. M. , Usoltsev D. A. , Boyarinova M. A. , Kolesova E. P. , Moguchaya E. V. , Tolkunova K. M. , Alieva A. S. , Rotar O. P. , Artemov N. N. , Shalnova S. A. , Konradi A. O. , Drapkina O. M. , Boytsov S. A. , Shlyakhto E. V.
Published: June 2022

Aim. In 2021, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) were published, where a new SCORE2 CVD risk assessment model was introduced. In our work, we compared approaches to determine the indications for initiating lipid-lowering therapy in the Russian population aged 25-64 years according to the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of lipid metabolism disorders of the Russian National Atherosclerosis Society (2020) and ESC guidelines for CVD prevention (2021).

Material and methods. The ESSE-RF epidemiological study was conducted in 12 Russian regions. All participants signed informed consent and completed approved questionnaires. We performed anthropometric and blood pressure (BP) measurements, as well as fasting blood sampling. In total, 20665 people aged 25-64 years were examined. The analysis included data from 19546 respondents (women, 12325 (63,1%)).

Results. Of the 19546 participants, 3828 (19,6%) were classified as high or very high CV risk based on the 9 criteria: BP ≥180/110 mm Hg, total cholesterol >8,0 mmol/l, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) >4,9 mmol/l, lipid-lowering therapy, chronic kidney disease (CKD) with glomerular filtration rate <60 ml/min/1,73 m2, type 2 diabetes, previous stroke and/or myocardial infarction. Of 3828 people, lipidlowering therapy was indicated in 3758 (98%) (criteria for LDL ≥1,8 mmol/l and LDL ≥1,4 mmol/l, respectively, high and very high risk). In addition, 5519 individuals aged <40 years were excluded from further analysis due to the lower age threshold of models. For 10199 participants aged >40 years without established CVD, diabetes, CKD, cardiovascular risk stratification was performed according to the SCORE and SCORE2. Of them, according to the Russian National Atherosclerosis Society (2020) and ESC 2021 guidelines, lipid-lowering therapy was indicated for 701 and 9487 participants, respectively.

Conclusion. Using the new approach proposed by the ESC in 2021, the number of patients aged 40-64 years without CVD, diabetes and CKD with indications for lipidlowering therapy for primary prevention in Russia increases by 14 times compared with the 2020 Russian National Atherosclerosis Society guidelines.
Level and correlations of soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 protein in heart failure and its relationship with clinical and paraclinical characteristics of patients
Authors: Kravchenko A. Ya. , Budnevsky A. V. , Kontsevaya A. V. , Chernik T. A. , Tokmachev R. E.
Published: June 2022

Aim. To establish the correlations of the soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 protein (sST2) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) with some clinical and paraclinical characteristics of patients with heart failure (HF).

Material and methods. The study included 130 patients with HF (men — 54, women — 76, mean age, 64,3±8,3 years) from the regional registry of HF patients in the Voronezh Oblast. All patients underwent echocardiography and general clinical investigations. In addition, the serum levels of sST2 and NT-proBNP were determined and their correlations with other parameters were studied.

Results. The blood level of sST2 in HF patients was 339,8 [266;405] pg/ml. In the study sample of patients with HF, sST2 levels correlated with right atrial (r=0,49) and right ventricular (r=0,32) sizes, left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (r=0,34) and volume (r=0,33), left ventricular early diastolic filling rate (r=-0,35), blood calcium level (r=-0,55) and functional class of exertional angina (r=-0,37).

Conclusion. The data obtained may indicate a pathogenetic relationship between sST2 and systolic and diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle and right heart.
Electromyographic biofeedback and visual feedback in myofunctional therapy: usage profile by speech-language-hearing pathologists
Authors: Corrêa Mariana da Silva , Busanello-Stella Angela Ruviaro
Published: June 2022

ABSTRACT Purpose: to identify the usage profile of mirrors and electromyographic biofeedback to support myofunctional therapy by speech-language-hearing therapists who work with oral-motor function in Brazil. Methods: a quantitative cross-sectional study with an online (SurveyMonkey) questionnaire, which was structured with questions on the use of mirrors and/or electromyographic biofeedback. A descriptive analysis was made, and the Mann-Whitney U test and the chi-square test were applied (p < 0.05). Results: most professionals (23 [82.14%]) used mirrors, whereas only five (17.85%) used electromyographic biofeedback. The electromyographic biofeedback was used at some point with all age groups, to treat mastication and swallowing functions and facial mimics. Dysphagia and facial palsy were regularly or occasionally treated with it. The patients’ perception was significantly associated with the use of either instrument. The electromyographic biofeedback group showed a consensus among patients, while approximately half of the mirror group (12 [52.17%]) were indifferent to its use. Conclusion: the profile showed young adult professionals, who used national equipment. The findings reinforce the need for research on complementary therapeutic procedures in the field of oral-motor functions, particularly, electromyographic biofeedback.
Social justice as a moral and normative framework for social intervention with migrant citizens
Authors: Pulido Julián Samacá
Published: June 2022

Abstract Theoretical analysis of Fraser's and Honneth's critical perspectives on social justice is made, presenting their relationship with migration as a current social phenomenon; also, the different social problems faced by migrants, which require normative and moral frameworks that promote social recognition through social participation in the spaces of daily life. At the same time, the different types of justice (distributive and recognition) are presented as the theoretical basis for the design of intervention devices to reduce the social gaps that originate from social injustices: discrimination, xenophobia, and racism experienced by migrants in the social contexts of arrival and which are exacerbated by the lack of distribution, political participation, and recognition. It is concluded that it is necessary to incorporate the framework of social justice in social intervention practices from a perspective centered on the subjects and the context in which they carry out their daily lives and occupations.
Development of an evidence-informed education package for occupational therapists for palliative and end of life care: promoting occupational justice
Authors: Kessner Karen , Hitch Danielle
Published: June 2022

Abstract Introduction Death is inevitable, yet hospitals and health services continue to focus on life-sustaining practices despite clients presenting with clear decline related to life-limiting illness. Social and occupational injustice is common for clients receiving palliative or end-of-life care, as they experience increased occupational disengagement and disempowerment. A gap was identified in the Occupational Therapy department of a metropolitan Australian hospital regarding clinician skills, knowledge and confidence in working with these clients. Objective To describe the development of an evidence informed education package designed to support occupational therapists to provide the best possible quality of care and promote occupational justice for clients receiving palliative or end-of-life care. Method Consultation with key stakeholders and a review of existing resources including a skills audit, was conducted to identify current practice. A review of professional and grey literature was completed, and benchmarking with similar organisations provided a wider perspective on current Australian practice. Review of widely available educational resources were evaluated. Results Baseline data collection confirmed that promoting occupational and social justice for people requiring palliative or end-of-life care was under-recognised across the health service. Benchmarking identified significant variation in educational practices across similar Australian health services. The structure and content of a face-to-face clinical education session was formulated using evidence from the literature review and relevant available resources. There are plans to transfer this education package to an e-learning platform with evaluation built into the package to allow content to remain up to date. Conclusion Occupational Therapy clinicians are well placed to promote occupational and social justice for people requiring palliative or end-of-life care but require additional occupationally focused education to optimise their practice in this area.
Arcuate Foramen: An Anatomical Variation in the Atlas Vertebrae
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Katihar Medical College, Katihar, India., Ghosh Buddhadeb , Akhtaruzzaman  ,   Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Jalpaiguri Government Medical college & Hospital, West Bengal, India., Dilkash Md Naushad Alam ,   Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Katihar Medical College, Katihar, India.
Published: June 2022

Background: Arcuate foramen is a variation in the posterior arch of atlas vertebrae. It is commonly called as Kimmerle’s anomaly, also known as Ponticulus Posticus. It is the product of the complete or incomplete ossification of the posterior atlantooccipital membrane over the vertebral artery groove resulting in the formation of arcuate foramen containing the vertebral artery and the posterior branch of the first cervical spinal nerve. Aims: The aim of the present study was to identify the percentage of incidence of arcuate foramen in the atlas and its clinical important. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, Katihar Medical College, Katihar, India with 32 adult dried atlas vertebrae. Results: We found four (12.5%) atlas with arcuate foramen. One atlas having complete arcuate foramen and three having partial complete arcuate foramen. Conclusion: Awareness of this type of variation is very important for neurosurgeons and radiologist during their clinical practice. The presence of the arcuate foramen would also complicate screw placement during surgery. Clinical prescreening for signs of vertebrobasilar insufficiency is important for chiropractic and manual therapies. KEYWORDS: Atlas, Variation, Arcuate foramen, Vertebral artery, Atlantooccipital membrane.
Study of Dimensions of Head and Neck of Human Femur and its Clinical Significance
Authors:   Associate professor, Department of Anatomy, Narayan Medical College, Sasaram, Bihar, India., Sinha Sanjeev Kumar , Suman Swati ,   Assistant professor, Department of Anatomy, Narayan Medical College, Sasaram, Bihar, India., Prasad Shambhu ,   Professor, Department of Anatomy, Narayan Medical college, Sasaram, Bihar, India., Hayat S. M. Badar ,   Tutor, Department of Anatomy, Narayan Medical College, Sasaram, Bihar, India.
Published: June 2022

Introduction: The Study of dimensions of head and neck of femur is important for making of appropriate prosthesis in hip replacement surgery. Different size of dimensions of head and neck of femur can affect the hip joint movement. The dimensions of head and neck of femur is varies according to age, race, heredity, ethnicity and geographical factor. Length of femur and stature of an individual can be determined even if only a fragment of proximal end of femur is available. Objective: To determine the functional implication of variation in dimension of head and neck of femur, which may be helpful for orthopaedic surgeons and forensic experts. Materials and Methods: Fifty human femur bones (25 of each side) were used for the study. Measurement of dimensions of head and neck of femur was done to know the average length of femur, vertical and transverse diameter of head, head circumference, anterior and posterior neck length and neck shaft angle of femur. All the measurement were taken with the help of Osteometric board, Circumference measuring tape, Digital vernier calliper and Goniometer. Results: The following mean values of dimensions of total 50 bones: Length of femur were 435.1±26.0 mm.Vertical and Transverse diameter of head of femur were 40.97±3.46 mm and 41.74 ± 2.76 mm respectively. Head circumference were 133.25±11.57 mm. Anterior and Posterior Neck length were 29.75±5.30 mm and 35.03±4.87 mm respectively. Neck shaft angle were 125.96±6.10 degree . Conclusion: Appropriate prosthesis for orthopaedic surgeries can be designed from the result of this study. KEYWORDS: Femur, head and neck dimensions, hip replacement.
Study of Branching Pattern of External Carotid Artery
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India., Shivaprakash S  , Ashok K R  ,   Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Published: June 2022

Background: Anatomical information of vasculature is of need for the surgeons and radiologists. Carotid artery and its branches supply most of head, neck, and brain. Injuries to the external carotid artery and its branches is often complex and results in high mortality. Knowledge of types and frequencies of vascular variations of external carotid artery is of help for invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. Materials and methods: 50 external carotid arteries were dissected to study the branching pattern of external carotid artery. Results: Conventional branching pattern was seen in 58% specimens. Superior thyroid artery originated from common carotid artery in 12% specimens. Linguofacial trunk was observed in 16%. Occipital artery and ascending pharyngeal artery rose from a single trunk in 12%. Origin of facial artery from maxillary artery was observed in one specimen. Conclusion: Study of variations in the branching pattern of the external carotid artery adds to the existing anatomical knowledge. Variations in the branching pattern is of definite help for interventional radiologists, vascular, craniofacial and neck surgeons. KEY WORDS: External carotid artery, Facial artery, Linguofacial trunk.
Study of Variations in the Course of Brachial Artery: A Cadaveric Study
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Tumkur, Karnataka, India., Raghavendra  D R  , minz Smita ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Telangana, India., Repalle Sravanthi ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Telangana, India., chaganti Gangadhar ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India., Krishnaiah  M  ,   Professor, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Suryapet, Telangana, India.
Published: June 2022

Background: Brachial artery begins as a continuation of axillary artery at the distal border of teres major, runs downward at first medial to the humerus and then inclines to lie in front of the bone until it appears in the cubital fossa, where it ends at the level of the neck of radius by dividing into radial and ulnar arteries. Objectives: To know the variations in the course of brachial artery. Methods: Dissection was done on 40 upper limbs from embalmed adult human cadavers in the Department of Anatomy, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally. Dissection of Brachial artery was carried out according to Cunningham’s manual of practical anatomy. Results: In all 40 specimens (100%), the brachial artery begins at the inferior border of the teres major muscle as the continuation of the axillary artery. In 37 specimens (92.5%), single brachial artery (BA) was present in the arm. It runs inferiorly on the medial side of the biceps brachii muscle to the cubital fossa. It divides into the radial artery (RA) and ulnar artery (UA) opposite the neck of radius at elbow. In 3 specimens (7.5%), doubling of the brachial artery in its course was observed. In these specimens, the brachial artery was divided into two divisions in the arm. Both divisions runs inferiorly on the medial side of the biceps brachii muscle to the cubital fossa. In these two divisions, one lies superficial to the median nerve and was called the superficial brachial artery (SBA) and other division continues as the brachial artery proper (BAP). In all these 3 specimens (7.5%), the superficial brachial artery (SBA) continued as the radial artery (RA) and brachial artery proper (BAP) continued as the ulnar artery (UA) in the cubital fossa. Interpretation and Conclusion: The present study is important for Surgeons, Orthopedicians, Vascular surgeons, Clinicians and Anatomists as it provides the knowledge of variations in the course of brachial artery in the arm and cubital fossa. KEY WORDS: Brachial artery, Superficial brachial artery, Cubital fossa. Radial artery.
STUDY OF A MODIFIED MELAMINE SPONGE AND ITS LIPOPHILIC AND HYDROPHOBIC PROPERTIES
Authors: Ma Yuan , Li Tao , Jiang Fei , Ma Sheng , Wu Xiaomeng , Wang Weijie , Zi Zhenfa , Chen Wenliang , Na Ping
Published: June 2022

In this study, silicone rubber and silicone oil were used to modify melamine sponge to obtain lipophilic and hydrophobic properties. The result showed that the modification had no effect on the intrinsic properties of sponges such as the structure and elasticity. After modification, the melamine sponge changed from hydrophilic to superhydrophobic, and the contact angle could reach 155.7°. In addition, this sponge also maintained its good oil-absorption performance and showed its excellent selective oil absorption in an oil-water mixture. Using xylene to simulate pollutants, the oil-absorption rate of the modified sponge could reach 44 g/g while the contact angle and oil-absorption rate of the sponge showed no significant changes after 20 cycles of oil-absorption experiments. The sponge showed a reliable and stable oil-absorption effect after repeated extrusion cycle experiments. The above experiments proved that the modification method and modified sponge have broad application prospects in oil-water separation.
Morphometric Evaluation of the Santana River Basin in Itapuranga, Goiás (Brazil)
Authors: Dos Reis de Souza Josimar , Santos Sousa Hamanda , Naiara Gonçalves dos Reis Laís
Published: June 2022

In view of the importance of morphometric studies for the planning and management of watersheds, this study aimed to carry out the morphometric assessment of the Santana River Basin, located in the municipality of Itapuranga, Goiás. The study area was chosen due to the basin is extremely important for the region, as it is responsible for the irrigation of large areas of cultivation. This fact led to the realization of this study, in order to be able to contribute to the planning and management of the hydrographic basin. The methodology consisted of eight steps, using ArcGis 9.2 software. The results showed the hierarchy of drainage channels in the Santana River basin in four orders. The slope mapping in conjunction with the hypsometric mapping showed areas of steep slopes and interfluves that appear as flattened tops, with considerable elevation. The valley bottoms are at an elevation of 540 to 570 meters. The unevenness of the hydrographic basin was 360 meters, 540 meters at the lowest point and 900 meters from the highest point. The Santana River basin can be fragmented into three distinct landscape units: hills, alluvial plains and top areas. Thus, this study showed basic characteristics of the physical environment that can enable, and support studies aimed at the planning and management of that basin, helping to reduce and mitigate the socioeconomic impacts on water sources.
Impact of agriculture on water quality: a brief review
Authors: Santos Marcela Granato Barbosa dos , Rocha Guilherme Araujo , Portella Aline Ramos
Published: June 2022

The rapid growth of Brazilian agricultural production is only possible through the use of agricultural inputs, both mechanical (agricultural machinery and tractors) and chemical (pesticides and fertilizers). Unfortunately, agricultural intensification is accompanied by several potential sources of degradation of aquatic ecosystems. Thus, this work aims to present, in the form of a bibliographic review, the impacts that Brazilian aquatic ecosystems have been suffering in recent years, being extremely important to assist river basin managers in decision-making processes, and producers in the best choice of management, thus preserving the quality of Brazilian waters.
Land Use And Occupation And Socio-Environmental Impacts In The Municipality Of Sandovalina - SP
Authors: Gouveia Isabel Cristina Moroz Caccia , Santos Luciane Maria Dos
Published: June 2022

Given all the transformation that man produces on the environment, the original characteristics of the environments are modified or destroyed, resulting in environmental degradation, especially in places where once existed rich ecosystems and today are characterized by accelerated growth. In this sense, it is considered important to conduct an analysis of the use and occupation of land and its socio-environmental impacts, diagnosing the environmental quality of the watershed of the Taquaruçu stream in the municipality of Sandovalina - SP. In this way the methodology of this work were evidenced through analyses of the hydric behavior of the stream Taquaruçu, analyses of the state of the environmental quality of the spring and of the water and the physical and biotic characteristics of the areas, the identification of the uses and conflicts in relation to the hydric resources, and the transgressions to the environmental legislation.  Finally, it is concluded that after the analyses made and carried out in the Taquaruçu stream and in the municipality of Sandovalina, it was possible to prove that greater supervision and awareness of the entire population about these areas is necessary, since they are in a critical situation, even though they are of total importance for the municipality and the entire region.
Sounds in the urban square: qualitative influences on users' lives
Authors: Machado Cristiane Calzavara , Alberto Klaus Chaves , Barbosa Sabrina Andrade
Published: June 2022

Noise pollution is a worldwide public health problem that directly influences the population's quality of life. The study of the soundscape in public spaces seeks to identify the perceptions of users and how it influences the experience in a given place. Thus, the aim of this study is to characterize the soundscape of Parque Halfeld square in Juiz de Fora, indicating how visitors assess the acoustic quality of this space. From on-site sound pressure levels measurements in the square and application of a questionnaire about the sound perception based on the Swedish SSQP (Swedish Soundscape-Quality Protocol), the results address the noise levels and the relationships between the users’ characteristics and the types of sounds perceived, as well as the related feelings. This study indicates that age, reason, and frequency of visits are some of the factors that most influence the perception of the soundscape and central areas of the square, a region with lower levels of sound pressure, are more pleasant in acoustic aspects. The questionnaire applied is also a contribution of this study to future research in the country. Given the pandemic scenario and the greater use of open spaces, this study can contribute to the planning of squares based on people's perception of the soundscape.
Search for the dispatch schedule optimal configuration for managing releases of the complex “Lake Baikal - Irkutsk Reservoir”
Authors: Alexander Leonidovich Buber , Vladimir Buber
Published: June 2022

The article considers methods for constructing optimal (in the Pareto sense) coordinates of the dispatch schedules for managing releases for the water management complex “Lake Baikal - Irkutsk Reservoir”. Statistical reliability criteria such as the number and depth of violations are used as optimization criteria. The construction of the optimal dispatch schedule is carried out based on water resource calculations for long-term hydrological inflow series from 1903 to 2016 (the number of the periods per year is 24) and modern hierarchically ordered requirements of water users. Since the water users’ requirements, as a rule, conflict with each other, a multi-criteria analysis of various optimal dispatch schedules were used to find the optimal Trade-off solution. To search for the optimal configuration of the dispatcher, the author’s methods of local optimization were developed, which allow solving a complex non-linear programming task in a reasonable time. Software for water resource calculation and optimization was developed with the VBA language in the Excel environment.