bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Which Local Government Financial Management is More Qualified, Jakarta or Surabaya?
Authors:   Abdi Negara School of Government, Jakarta, Indonesia, Khair Otti Ilham
Published: September 2022

This study aims to describe and analyze descriptively with a regional financial statement analysis approach. The outline of the purpose of this study is to determine and compare the superiority of regional financial management performance of DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and City Government in terms of 1) regional financial independence ratio, 2) effectiveness ratio, 3) efficiency ratio, 4) harmony ratio and 5) growth ratio. The results of the analysis show that the financial performance for Independence shows a score of 22 while the Regional Government of Surabaya is only 13. The activity ratio shows that the Regional Government of Surabaya is better than the Regional Government of DKI Jakarta with a score of 29 versus 19. For efficiency in using finance, the Regional Government of DKI Jakarta is better than Surabaya with a ratio of 17. comparison 9. Meanwhile, the compatibility ratio shows that the local government of Surabaya is much better than DKI Jakarta with a comparison of 25:13 and from a growth perspective, it shows that the growth in five years of the local government of Surabaya is far above the regional government of DKI Jakarta
Price Book Value Determination Panel Data Model on Property and Real Estate Companies (Compass 100 Stock Index in Indonesia Stock Exchange)
Authors:   Borobudur University, Ratnasih Cicih
Published: September 2022

This research is entitled Panel Data Model: Determining Price Book Value in Property and Real Estate Companies (The Case of the Kompas 100 Stock Index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange). The purpose of this study is to find the Effect of Debt to Equity Ratio, Return On Asset, and Asset Growth on Price Book Value using the panel data analysis method. The panel data estimation technique used in this study is a common effect, fixed effect or random effect model. In the common effect model of parameter estimation using the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique, where as for the fixed effect model of parameter estimation can be done using the Least Square Dummy Variable (LSDV), and for the random effect model of parameter estimation using the Generalized Least Square (GLS) technique. The final model used with the Fixed Effect Model approach from several property and real estate companies. The results showed that the capital structure proxied by debt to equity ratio (DER) had a positive and significant effect on the value of Price Book Value (PBV). This is because the amount of company capital obtained through debt can be used as a measure to see the success of managers' performance in managing the company. Profitability proxied Return on Assets (ROA) has a positive and significant effect on the value of Price Book Value (PBV), because the higher the ROA level, the better the company's ability to manage the assets it has. Meanwhile, the Asset Growth variable proxied by (TAG) is not significant to the Price Book Value (PBV).
Individual and Institutional Determinants of Trainees’ Enrolment in Public Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors:   Student, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, Makato Benard Kyalo
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the individual and institutional determinants of trainee enrolment in public, technical vocational, education and training (TVET) institutions in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study was informed by the large number of secondary school graduates idling in the community and efforts of government of Kenya to raise enrolment in TVETs for skill training to actualise vision 2030. The study sought to investigate whether trainees’ attitude had influence on enrolment in public TVETs in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study was guided by the Social Learning Theory of Career Decision Making (SLTCDM) by John D. Krumboltz (1976). The theory focuses on developing career readiness through implementation of learning theory in school-to-work programs. This study employed descriptive survey research design. The sample size consisted of 12 TVETs, 30 trainers and 331 trainees drawn from the target population of 24 public TVETs, 150 trainers and 2385 trainees from entire Nakuru County. Data was collected by use of interview schedule for the TVET principals, questionnaires for trainers and trainees and document analysis. Data were processed and analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. Descriptive statistics which included frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations were generated and used in presenting research findings. Statistical tests were done using correlation coefficient and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 95% confidence interval of the difference (ά=0.05) to be sure true mean is used. The findings of the correlation between trainees’ attitudes and enrolment in TVETs showed that, P value was 0.3883 > P=0.05, therefore HO4 was accepted and a conclusion made that there was no significant relationship between trainees’ attitudes and enrolment of trainees. Based on the findings, the study concluded that, trainees’ attitudes do not negatively influence enrolment in TVETs since the trainees willingly chose to enroll in TVETs regardless of the negative publicity towards TVETs. The researcher recommended that, these trainees who have experienced the benefits of enrolling in TVET, to be good ambassadors in their communities so as to change the image of TVETs’ negative publicity so that more prospective trainees enroll which could result to increased enrolment.
The Influence Of The Application Of Online Transaction Monitoring On The Compliance Level Of Restaurant Taxpayers In Manado City
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economic and Business, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia, Panay Vinia Agnesita
Published: September 2022

Indonesia is even in confrontation with lower tax revenues. This can be confirmed by the average tax ratio in 2014-2021, just 11%, compared to countries in the Asia Pacific, which contain a tax ratio of 21%. The low compliance of the taxpayer chooses the tax revenue. One of the ways the government can enhance taxpayer compliance is by executing online transaction monitoring. This study aims to assess the influence of online transaction monitoring applications on restaurant taxpayer compliance. This study uses a quantitative method. We achieved this research in restaurants recorded with the Manado City Revenue Agency. The sample in this study is a restaurant that has been installed with online transaction monitoring. The sample used in this study has as many as 30 respondents using a purposive sampling method. The data analysis is simple linear regression. The results of this study show that online transaction monitoring applications significantly affect restaurant taxpayer compliance.
The Effect of Service Quality and Trust on Online Purchasing Decisions at Shopee
Authors:   STIE Malangkucecwara Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine: 1) Service quality affects trust, 2) Trust affects purchasing decisions, 3) Service quality affects purchasing decisions, and 4) There is an indirect influence between service quality and purchase decisions through trust in Shopee online shopping application users. The researcher used a quantitative approach with his analysis tool PLS in this study. This study used data collection techniques through questionnaires. The population of this study is employees of Lombok Astoria Hotel with a total of 110 employees. The study sample was 86 employees using the random sample method. The results of this study show that: 1) Service quality has a positive and significant effect on trust, 2) Trust has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, 3) Service quality has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, 4) Positive and significant influences on service quality on purchasing decisions through trust. These results show that the quality of service and trust can influence consumers in making purchasing decisions.
Chapter 2: Chemistry of enzyme catalysis
Authors: Kent Stephen B. H.
Published: September 2022

2 Chemistry of enzyme catalysis 2.1 Role of hydrogen bonds in catalysis 2.2 Structure of the tetrahedral intermediate 2.3 Site-specific labeling 2.4 An artificial catalytic apparatus
Cambios y tendencias en la limnología de un sistema de embalses andino: 10 años de estudio de los ecosistemas del complejo Punchiná-San Lorenzo-Calderas
Authors: Ríos-Pulgarín María Isabel , Benjumea-Hoyos Carlos Augusto , Villabona-González Silvia Lucía , Giraldo Carlos Eduardo , Londoño-Valencia James , Henao-Lopera Valeria , Henao-Henao María Andrea , Cardoso-Gaviria Ana María
Published: September 2022

Este libro es resultado de 10 años de trabajo del Grupo de Investigación en Limnología y Recursos Hídricos de la Universidad Católica de Oriente. Un grupo interdisciplinar que ha dedicado 22 años al entendimiento de los proceso químicos, físicos y biológicos que rigen los ecosistemas acuáticos tropicales, en particular, en los ríos y embalses de la región andina. La calidad académica de sus investigadores y una alianza exitosa con la empresa generadora de energía Isagén han permitido hacer una exploración sin precedentes de la evolución ecológica de un sistema de tres embalses interconectados y sus ríos afluentes, profundizando así en la estructura de las comunidades planctónicas, bentónicas e ícticas y sus respuestas a largo plazo frente a la variabilidad ambiental del sistema.
Technology Mediated Education in Sri Lanka: Expectations, Challenges and Strategies
Authors:   University of Colombo, de Silva DGNT , Amaradasa Ranasinghe ,   University of Fiji
Published: September 2022

The integration of technology into education aims at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of education in its organization, implementation and achievements. This remains valid for all countries across the globe irrespective of stratifications and hierarchies. The mediation of technology functions on the assumption that it leads to positive developments to education. Sri Lanka as a developing country in the South Asian region can be considered as one of the few countries that have always prioritized education in its national agenda. The development of technology in education is a key objective of the Sri Lankan development plan to cater to the local and global economy and its advancement. This chapter attempts to emphasize the aims and objectives for technology mediated education in Sri Lanka by the state, the challenges faced by various stakeholders in the field of education in planning, implementing and sustaining a technology mediated education system in the primary, secondary and tertiary tiers of education in Sri Lanka and the strategies used to overcome the key challenges in schools and universities through the implementation of local and international projects. A cross sectional study was conducted to investigate the technology mediated educational landscape in the country. A mixed method approach was used where both primary and secondary data was utilized. Secondary data was gathered under the thematic orientation of the chapter. In selecting the primary data, a stratified purposive sample was selected to gather data from key stakeholders involved in education in Sri Lanka including parents, school students, school teachers, university teachers, university students, planners through structured interviews. The findings reveal that while there has been a considerable development in technology mediated education in Sri Lanka, there are many challenges on the grass-root level that has to be tackled for an equitable system of technology education
Work Performance Influence on Employee Motivation and Business Productivity in the Accommodation Industry of Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Authors: Orpia Cherie B.
Published: September 2022

Employees are vital in delivering the products and services of the accommodation industry businesses in Ilocos Norte. The study aimed to analyze the influence of the work motivation of Ilocos Norte employees on their motivation and business productivity. Survey questionnaires were given to 401 employees. The survey inquired level of extrinsic and intrinsic types of work motivation types, level of work performance, and level of impact on business productivity and their interactions. This study used a descriptive-correlational design to interpret the variables' relationships. Multiple linear regression was used to find out predictors that influence work motivation. The result showed workers overall have high and very high levels of extrinsic and intrinsic work motivation, respectively. The level of employee work performance and the level of impact of employee's work performance on business productivity is high. The level of employee work performance is significantly influenced by the level of work motivation of the employees.
A Study on the Effect of Customer Contact Service in Dessert Café on Customer Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Kim Da-Som , Kim Hyeong-il
Published: September 2022

This study attempted to present practical measures and development directions for profit increase, profit generation, and marketing strategies of dessert cafes by grasping the influence relationship between customer contact service, customer satisfaction, and behavioral intention at the moment when various types of dessert cafes are exploding. Theoretical considerations, research models, and hypotheses were based on previous studies, and for empirical analysis, a survey was conducted on restaurant consumers who had experience using and visiting dessert cafes from July 1, 2020 to August 15, 2020. For the data analysis, SPSS 21.0 was used, and demographic characteristics, factor analysis, reliability analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted, and the validity and reliability verification results of the factors were verified to be suitable for the significance level. As a result of the study, it was found that the interaction factor of the customer contact service did not affect customer satisfaction, and currently, restaurant consumers tend not to value face-to-face interaction according to social changes and tendencies. Customer satisfaction was found to have a significant effect on behavioral intention, and customer contact service was found to have a significant effect on behavioral intention. This study aims to present service quality improvement and marketing strategies by using various service contacts, identifying consumers' needs through trend analysis, creating service scalps, and strengthening employees' work performance skills
Fundamentals of UX/UI (An Approach to Design Principles)
Authors:   S. A. College of Arts and Science, Thiruverkadu,  Chennai, India, Rajesh P , Selvadurai M , Saranya Selvamani V , Chandrasekar P
Published: September 2022

Usability and accessibility are necessary today as our day-to-day lives depend on technologies and software. Here is where user experience and user interface come into play. We will investigate how they function and how to take advantage of them. When developing websites and apps, user interface design (UI design) and user experience design (UX design) are the fundamental components that make a product user-friendly and approachable. However, UI and UX design is not restricted to producing applications and websites; it is also necessary for designing computers, household appliances, and other electronic devices. If you already work in the technology or digital business, you may be familiar with user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). You may have even heard the phrases in passing while strolling through the streets of one of the world's major IT hubs. However, as we will see in the next section, they are not the same, although they are often used interchangeably or jointly. They are, nevertheless, both essential components to the achievement of the other's goals. There are 5 chapters in all in this book. The section's primary topic is the explanation of the Design Principles and the Introduction to Setting the Stage for UI/UX in Section 1. It explains the distinctions between traditional design and the new approach, which covers the incredible efforts that a wide variety has made by designers worldwide. Section 2, "Planning", is broken down into "Knowing the Users." One of the most difficult challenges is determining who the end customers will be, but every company needs to do so in order to create designs that will be successful. Section 3 covers the Methods of Effective User Experience Design Approaches, which explain how to comprehend the factors contributing to successful designs. An incredible amount of work went into developing a novel strategy for implementing the different strategies. Section 4 provides further insight into subsequent Growth Designs and the Fusion of Business and UI/UX. The focus of Section 5 is on optimising the user experience via the use of processes and techniques. The objective of the authors is to provide a concise explanation of the fundamentals and rudimentary approach of UI/UX design to the academic community in order for them to comprehend the contemporary approaches and the significance of UI/UX design to the upcoming learners in order to establish the seriousness and involvement in making any novel design that is aimed towards the community with the utmost usefulness and the right approach for creating a viable product and services that are promising for the humanity as a whole. Keywords: UX/UI, Design Principles, Planning, Techniques, Growth Designs, Design Optimisation
Museu de História Natural de Mato Grosso Casa Dom Aquino: Espaço de Educação Patrimonial e Museal
Authors: Silva Jocenaide Maria Rossetto , Almeida Jonilken da Silva , Nora Giseli Dalla
Published: September 2022

Este artigo trata da Educação Patrimonial e Museal realizada de janeiro a setembro de 2018  no Museu de História Natural Casa Dom Aquino, localizado em Cuiabá – MT. Funciona com gestão compartilhada entre o sistema público e privado, ou seja, a Secretaria do Estado de Cultura de Mato Grosso e o Instituto Ecossistema e Populações Tradicionais.  O objetivo é refletir sobre as estratégias educativas de palestras sobre temas de Paleontologia e Arqueologia, exposição museológica permanente e itinerante e oficinas realizadas nos projetos:  Encontro Indígena; Semana de Museus; Projeto Kamalupe; Oficina Dzongo e Primavera dos Museus. Para tanto, na metodologia empregou-se registros fotográficos, textos e filmagens que compõem o acervo documental do Museu e são objetos de nossas análises.  Este artigo torna-se, desta forma, um instrumento da práxis educativa patrimonial e museal e poderá contribuir para qualificar e garantir eficiência ao setor educativo
Operacionalização do planejamento estratégico através do Balanced Scorecard
Authors: Souza Claudiomir Leal de , Marinho Sidnei Vieira , Sartori Simone
Published: September 2022

RESUMO
Pequenas empresas são a espinha dorsal para o desenvolvimento econômico e social. A maioria delas enfrentam uma responsabilidade pela pequenez em relação à recursos e base de clientes, mudanças tecnológicas na produção e fornecimento, entre outros, mais vulneráveis a riscos. Frente a isso, a presente pesquisa analisa a operacionalização do Planejamento Estratégico em uma pequena empresa por meio do sistema de medição de desempenho BSC. Trata-se de um estudo de caso único, realizado em uma indústria de transformação localizada em Santa Catarina. Os dados primários foram coletados na empresa e o Planejamento Estratégico foi desenvolvido em conjunto com um grupo de trabalho da organização. A partir da base estratégica da empresa, por meio da análise da missão, visão, valores, análise SWOT, desdobrou-se essa estratégia em objetivos, indicadores e ações, com ampla divulgação interna para os colaboradores. Na prática, os resultados demonstram que modelos voltados para pequenas empresas tem efeito na implementação da estratégia e sua operacionalização, principalmente quando há o envolvimento de todos os colaboradores.
Palavras-chave: Planejamento Estratégico; Balanced Scorecard; Avaliação Desempenho; Pequenas Empresas; Indústria de Transformação.
A adoção de metodologias qualitativas em pesquisas sobre empreendedorismo: revisão de estudos internacionais publicados de 2010 a 2019
Authors: Lopes Carla Cristine Silva , Fortes Gustavo Passos , Teixeira Rivanda Meira
Published: September 2022

Resumo
Esta pesquisa busca mapear as metodologias qualitativas das pesquisas em empreendedorismo publicadas em dois dos principais periódicos internacionais de maior impacto da área, o Journal of Business Venturing e o Entreprenuership Theory & Practices, no período de 2010 a 2019. O método adotado foi a revisão sistemática da literatura que é apropriada especialmente quando o volume de evidências é grande. Após pré-seleção e classificação, foram identificados cento e oito estudos qualitativos, ou predominantemente qualitativos, em ambos os periódicos, no período considerado. Verificou-se que, a abordagem qualitativa, no campo do empreendedorismo ainda é inexpressiva, mas, em contrapartida, foi identificado diversidade de métodos, instrumentos de coleta e análise de dados, assim como a utilização de triangulação de fontes e dados, que configuraram a busca por rigor metodológico. Este estudo pretende contribuir com a identificação de enfoques metodológicos de pesquisas qualitativas que possam ser explorados nos estudos sobre empreendedorismo e que podem inspirar futuros pesquisadores no desenvolvimento conceitual do campo, além da geração de teorias.

Palavras-chave: Empreendedorismo. Pesquisas em empreendedorismo. Metodologias qualitativas.
Modelo de Gestión Tecnológica del Conocimiento para el proceso de mejora de la generación del conocimiento en unidades de información
Authors: Montoya García Carmen Vanessa , La Serna Palomino Nora Bertha
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: La investigación que se presenta en este artículo propone un modelo de Gestión Tecnológica del Conocimiento, que se basa en diversos modelos de gestión del conocimiento, y en el uso de recursos tecnológicos para gestionar de manera eficiente el conocimiento de una organización. El modelo consta de tres componentes: a) actividades de gestión del conocimiento, b) plataforma tecnológica, y c) conocimiento organizacional.
Método: Para la validación del modelo se seleccionó una Unidad de Información de una universidad peruana, en donde se aplicó al personal que labora en esa dependencia, un cuestionario con preguntas asociadas a cada componente del modelo.
Resultado: Los resultados permitieron conocer el estado actual del manejo de la gestión tecnológica del conocimiento en la Unidad aplicada, y en general se puede inferir que fueron bastante satisfactorios. En el bloque gestión del conocimiento, se concluye que los que laboran en la Unidad, conocen y aplican un 75% de las actividades de este componente del modelo; mientras que, en el segundo bloque, el empleo de las herramientas tecnológicas como soporte a la gestión del conocimiento aplican un 80% del segundo componente. Y en el tercer bloque, acerca del conocimiento organizacional relacionado con tareas de innovación tecnológica, las respuestas muestran un 71% de aplicación del tercer componente. Sin embargo, se puede observar que en algunos temas preguntados muestran niveles medios en las respuestas que se podrían mejorar.
Conclusiones: El modelo Gestión Tecnológica del Conocimiento permitió reconocer el proceso de generación del conocimiento y la identificación de las herramientas tecnológicas idóneas que den soporte al know how originado en las organizaciones e integrarlas a través del componente de una plataforma tecnológica para relacionar adecuadamente las actividades de socialización, exteriorización, combinación e interiorización; involucrando tecnologías e innovación en el proceso.
INGOs in Afghanistan: Impact of Activities and Attributes on Attack
Authors: Lambert Kathryn M
Published: September 2022

International NGOs (INGOs) operate in insecure environments where they provide life-saving services to the world's neediest populations. This study examines the impact of organizational attributes and activities on INGO vulnerability to insurgent attacks in Afghanistan. The study operationalizes three organizational attributes: 1)sustainability, measured by the organization’s longevity; 2)perceived independence from the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), measured by whether the INGO operated in Afghanistan before or after September 11, 2001; and 3)religiosity coded as secular, faith-inspired, or faith-based. In addition, the study operationalizes three INGO activities: 1)type of gender-focused activities and programs of each organization; 2)transformational advocacy, measured as promoting democracy, women empowerment, or women’s rights in Afghanistan; and 3)level of exposure to violence in Afghanistan, measured by the number of provinces in which the organization operated. The study uses a matched sample design with a 1:2 ratio. Each victim INGO is matched with two non-victim INGOs by year and province. Matching INGOs on these two factors lessens the impact of structural and environmental factors, such as insurgent control of territory, in the analysis. Binomial logistic regression identified one organizational activity, level of exposure, and one organizational attribute, sustainability, as predictors of attacks against INGOs.
Characterizing fibromyalgia flares: a prospective observational study
Authors: Gomez-Arguelles Jose , Moreno-Zazo Marco , Maestu Ceferino
Published: September 2022

Introduction

Although most patients with fibromyalgia describe periods of exacerbation of their symptomatology, there are very few studies describing its characteristics.

Material and methods

We recruited a total of 124 patients from our outpatient clinics who agreed to a follow-up of at least 6 months. All of them were asked to note and describe whether they had had any worsening of their symptoms during that time.

Results

Sixty-nine patients (75%) reported at least one flare, with a mean of 2 flares per patient. The mean duration of flares was 11 weeks. The most frequent triggers were: continuous stress (56%), intense stress (39%), physical overexertion (37%) and climatic changes (36%). The most common actions taken by patients were rest and medication.

Conclusions

Two-thirds of fibromyalgia patients experienced flares within 6 months. The symptoms and measures taken are similar to those patients usually take when they notice a worsening of symptoms.
Clinical and autoantibody phenotypes of juvenile dermatomyositis
Authors: Boyarchuk Oksana , Kuka Anna , Yuryk Iryna
Published: September 2022

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a heterogeneous autoimmune inflammatory myositis with symmetrical proximal muscle weakness and a characteristic rash. Juvenile dermatomyositis is characterized by variable presentation and phenotypes. Detection of myositis autoantibodies is useful in improving JDM diagnosis and predicting the prognosis.

In this literature review based on case series we analyze clinical and autoantibody phenotypes of JDM in four patients who were hospitalized in one regional center in Ukraine during the last 3 years and three of them presented in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reviewed literature showed the last updates for the JDM diagnosis and the role of myositis autoantibodies in the prediction of disease course, systemic involvement, and malignancy risk.

The presence of anti-synthetase syndrome in all presented patients, mainly due to anti-PL-7 autoantibodies, encourages further study with more patients and with detection of other myositis-specific autoantibodies to identify or refute certain regional features.
EFEITOS ADVERSOS ASSOCIADOS AO USO DE CIGARRO ELETRÔNICO
Authors: Miranda Isabela de Almeida , Sobrinho Weberton Dorásio , Vieira Ítallo Carneiro Araújo Pereira , Silva Neto Antonio Muniz da , De Oliveira Marília Kárita , Sousa Maria Clara da Cunha , E Silva Danylo Augusto Caixeta , Oliveira Maria Aurea Soares de , Pereira Vandbergue dos Santos
Published: September 2022

O artigo abordará, de início, a origem do cigarro eletrônico e sua constituição, os distúrbios sistêmicos causados pelos efeitos adversos do uso prolongado dos cigarros eletrônicos, bem como seus riscos e particularidades. Somado a isso, foi estabelecido critérios a fim de visualizar evidências científicas sobre os danos à saúde a longo prazo nos sistemas que compõem o organismo humano, baseadas na análise de artigos entre 2012 e 2022. Tais danos podem advir da fumaça e da nicotina, porém há também sintomas relacionados aos sabores implantados nesse tipo de cigarro. Na análise citada, cabe também ressaltar que alguns estudos foram contra o propósito do trabalho. Por fim, é importante salientar que os danos à saúde oriundos do cigarro eletrônico são semelhantes aos causados por tabacos convencionais, originando principalmente sintomas respiratórios e cardiovasculares. Além disso, existem outros estudos que defendem a substituição do tabaco convencional pelos cigarros eletrônicos. A ausência de pesquisas que discutam detalhadamente os efeitos a longo prazo do uso desses dispositivos impede o cálculo preciso da nocividade à saúde humana, tornando-se evidente  a continuação e ampliação de estudos.
Valor económico del almacén de carbono en biomasa aérea de manglares de Sonora, México
Authors: Mendoza-Cariño Mayra , Bautista-Olivas Ana L. , Duarte-Tagles Héctor F. , Celaya-Michel Hernán
Published: September 2022

Introducción: Los manglares proporcionan bienes y servicios ambientales que mitigan el cambio climático.Objetivo: Estimar el valor económico de la reserva de carbono en la biomasa aérea de los manglares de Bahía del Tóbari (BT) y El Sargento en Sonora.Materiales y métodos: Los trabajos de campo se efectuaron en 2014 y 2015 en 16 parcelas (10 x 10 m). La biomasa de Laguncularia racemosa (L.) Gaertn, Rhizophora mangle L. y Avicennia germinans (L.) L. se determinó con ecuaciones alométricas específicas. Las reservas de carbono y las emisiones de CO2 e evitadas se estimaron con los factores de conversión 0.5 y 3.7, respectivamente; estos datos constituyeron la línea base 2015. Las estimaciones del 2020 incluyeron las modificaciones en la cobertura del manglar. El valor económico se determinó con el método costo marginal de reducción del carbono. Resultados y discusión: La línea base 2015 indicó reservas de 52.1 MgC∙ha-1 y 191.2 tCO2 e∙ha-1 para BT, y 71.7 MgC∙ha-1 y 263.2 tCO2 e∙ha-1 para El Sargento. Para 2020 se estimaron emisiones evitadas de 69368.2 tCO2 e∙AT-1 (AT = 362.79 ha) en BT y 116696 tCO2 e∙AT-1 (AT = 468.32 ha) en El Sargento. Los valores económicos de dichas emisiones fueron 131799.5 USD (Banco Mundial) y 180 357.2 USD (mercado voluntario) en BT y 221722.2 USD (Banco Mundial) y 303409.4 USD (mercado voluntario) en El Sargento. Conclusiones: Las mayores estimaciones de reservas de C y valor económico se registraron en El Sargento. Con respecto a otros estudios de la región, ambos sitios tuvieron emisiones evitadas de CO2 e superiores.
SEVERE LUNG DISORDERS IN PATIENTS WITH SPONDYLOARTHRITЕS OR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: LUNG FUNCTION TESTS, DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTI-RHEUMATIC DRUGS IMPACT
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, S. E. Fedorovich , T. I. Mikulchik ,   Belarusian State Medical University, N. F. Soroka ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: September 2022

The presence of lung involvement in patients with spondyloarthritеs or rheumatoid arthritis always causes concern with regard to the choice of disease­modifying anti­rheumatic drugs. Objective. To determine clinical and instrumental peculiarities of severe lung disorders and to assess the disease­modifying anti­rheumatic drugs (methotrexate) impact on the respiratory system in patients with spondyloarthritеs and rheumatoid arthritis in the presence of severe lung disorders. Material and methods. The research involved 172 patients with spondyloarthritеs and rheumatoid arthritis. The patients were interviewed and examined. The nature of the current medication was specified. The multispiral computer tomography of thorax was performed in order to determine the presence of lung affection. Lung function was tested by means of spirometry and body plethysmography. In order to process the data Statistica 10 software package was used. Results. Lung disorders were found in 77,5 % of patients with spondyloarthritеs and 90,0 % of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Out of all disorders severe lung disorders were found in 48,4 % of patients with spondyloarthritеs and 70,0 % of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The patients with severe lung disorders had dyspnea, they also showed a decrease in lung function parameters. The patients with severe lung disorders who were taking methotrexate showed higher parameters of forced vital capacity and vital capacity than the patients with similar lung disorders who were not taking methotrexate. Conclusion. Severe lung disorders in patients with spondyloarthritеs and rheumatoid arthritis can be manifested by respiratory complaints and a decrease in lung function parameters. Methotrexate shows a beneficial effect on the lung function in patients with spondyloarthritеs and rheumatoid arthritis who have severe lung disorders.
SURGICAL CORRECTION OF CENTRAL METATARSALGIA AND MIDDLE HAMMER TOES DEFORMITY USING RESECTION ARTHROPLASTY OF THE METAPROOPHALANGEAL JOINTS
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, E. Mikhnovich ,   Belarusian State Medical University, M. A. Alqatawneh ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: September 2022

Aim of the study. To evaluate the effectiveness of resection arthroplasty of the metatarsophalangeal joints (MTP joints) in the surgical treatment of hammer toe deformity of the II­III­IV toes, accompanied by severe overload metatarsalgia. The results of surgical treatment of hammertoe deformity of 102 toes on 50 feet in 36 patients (32 women and 4 men) aged 39 to 79 years (median age 58 [54; 64] years) were studied. Long­term results were followed­up from 8 to 50 months (median – 30 [25; 38] months). Treatment outcomes were assessed by determining the placement of hammer toes in the joints, measuring the passive range of motion (PROM) in the MTP joint, calculating the forefoot X­ray parameters, using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Lesser Toe Scale (AOFAS­II­V). The measurement the PROM in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th MTP joints showed a decrease in their amplitude by 20.3–22.8 % in the long­term period after surgery. The pain assessment according to the VAS scale showed a decrease in the median value from 6 [6; 7] points before surgery up to 2 [1; 4] – after the surgical procedure, and the median score on the AOFAS­II­V scale increased from 35 [30; 45] to 79 [65; 85] points. Positive outcomes were achieved in 88 % of cases. The results of the study indicate the effectiveness of resection arthroplasty of the MTP joints in the treatment of overload metatarsalgia with hammer toe deformity of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th toes. Shortening of the middle metatarsals easily correct hammer toe deformity and eliminate pain. At the same time, the disadvantage of the technique is a decrease range of motion (ROM) in the resected MTP joints, therefore, early and active development of movements in the postoperative period is necessary.
ANALYSIS OF MICROBIOLOGICAL MONITORING OF EXCITATION OF HOSPITAL INFECTIONS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OF SURGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC
Authors:   Grodno State Medical University, R. E. Yakubcevich , A. V. Lemesh ,   Grodno State Medical University, N. N. Chernova ,   Grodno University Clinic, A. A. Balla ,   Grodno University Clinic, D. E. Arutyunyan ,   Grodno University Clinic, A. A. Kazukevich ,   Grodno University Clinic
Published: September 2022

The growing prevalence of multidrug­resistant pathogens is a huge challenge for modern medicine, and this is especially true for patients in intensive care units (ICU). This article presents the results of monitoring the isolates of microorganisms and their resistance to antibiotics in the ICU of therapeutic and surgical profiles. As a result of the study, the following results were obtained: the greatest sensitivity of Klebsiellapneumoniae in therapeutic resuscitation is shown to colistin (100 %) and tigecycline (100 %), in surgical resuscitation – to extended­spectrum beta­lactamase (ESBL) (93.2 %) and tetracycline (58.9 %); Acinetobacter baumanii: in the therapeutic – to colistin (100 %), in the surgical – to colistin (100 %); Coagulase­negative staphylococci: in the therapeutic – to nitrofurantoin, linezolid, tigecycline, vancomycin (100 %); Staphylococcusaureus: in the therapeutic field – resistance to most of the drugs used, with the exception of benzylpenicillin; Pseudomonas aeruginosa: in the therapeutic – colistin (100 %), in the surgical – to colistin (100 %). This study emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary interaction of hospital doctors, including ICUs with clinical bacteriologists and epidemiologists, as well as the role of timely correction of antibiotic therapy.
NEUROLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF BIOTINIDASE DEFICIENCY (CLINICAL CASE)
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, E. K. Filipovich , O. L. Zobikova ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center "Mother and Child", A. V. Zinovik ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center "Mother and Child", V. A. Prylutskaya ,   Belarusian State Medical University, V. A. Reduto ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Otorhinolaryngology, T. V. Kozorez ,   Republican Scientific and Practical Center "Mother and Child"
Published: September 2022

Congenital deficiency of biotinidase is a rare congenital metabolic disorder that most often occurs in newborns and young children. Since the activity of the enzyme in the nervous tissue is low, it is the most sensitive and vulnerable, which is manifested primarily by muscle hypotension, convulsions, ataxia, and dermal disorders. Clinically, there are two forms of biotinidase deficiency, which are determined by the residual activity of the enzyme: early (deep deficiency), late (partial). The leading laboratory tests are the detection of metabolic acidosis in the patient, the study of urine for organic acids, low enzyme activity, hyperammonemia, and the detection of mutations in the sequencing of the BTD gene. The features of neurological disorders in biotinidase deficiency are analyzed on the example of a clinical case and a review of the literature. Early diagnosis and administration of biotin therapy play an important role in preventing disease progression and clinical signs.
HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION BY THE ANDRAGOGICAL APPROACH POSITION
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, S. P. Rubnikovich , А. I. Volotovski ,   Belarusian State Medical University, M. A. Savchenko ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: September 2022

The requirements for medical university graduates in modern conditions imply a broad mastery of professional competencies, including not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical medical skills. The rapid development of medical science and practice doesn`t allow us to limit ourselves to the traditional «academic» approach to learning, the basis of which is the memorization of large amounts of information, but dictates the necessity to teach students the skills of self­education and self­improvement throughout their lives. Andragogical approach, which requires the introduction of other methods and principles into the educational process, corresponds to the achievement of this goal. An important component of modern learning technology is the motivation of a student to master a future profession, the acquisition of skills in the analysis and synthesis of information, the principles of a scientific approach, the formation of an individual trajectory of the educational process. In this regard, we need to discuss possible ways to increase the motivation of not only the student, but also the teacher to master and implement andragogical models and principles. A graduate of a medical university, starting an independent medical activity, should have the skill of teamwork, quick decision­making, which can be formed only if the principle of joint training of a teacher and a student is observed.
EFFICIENCY OF TREATMENT OF INJURY ON A MODEL OF SOLID AND MOSAIC BURNS IN ANIMALS USING A TISSUE EQUIVALENT OF THE SKIN
Authors:   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, A. Ch. Chastoits , I. B. Vasilevich ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Z. B. Kvacheva ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, A. V. Butenka ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, K. A. Matsiyevski ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, V. M. Basalai ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, T. Е. Vladimirskaya ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, V. N. Podgaiski ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, I. D. Volotovski ,   Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Published: September 2022

The effectiveness of the treatment of thermal burns in experimental animals using the developed skin tissue equivalent based on cultured skin fibroblasts and keratinocytes (TES) was studied. The terms of wound healing in experimental and control groups of animals with thermal burns IIIAB­IV degree were studied. An analysis was carried out using morphological methods for studying sections of biopsy specimens of burn wounds of the skin of animals at various periods of healing. The stimulating effect of TES on regenerative processes in wounds was revealed. When using TES in animals with solid and mosaic burns, there was a shortening of the wound healing time by 1.64 times compared with the control group of untreated animals.
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE NEW CORONAVIRUS INFECTION COVID-19
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, G. N Chistenko , I. N. Valchuk ,   Belarusian State Medical University, I. V. Fedorova ,   Belarusian State Medical University, M. I. Bandatskaya ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: September 2022

The most significant epidemiological features of the pandemic with a new coronavirus infection are presented in the article. The mechanisms of penetration of SARS­CoV­2 into the body, ways and factors of transmission, immunological mechanisms of interaction of the virus with the cellular receptor apparatus are indicated. The issues of the formation of population immunity to COVID­19 through specific prevention are considered. Modern biological platforms of vaccines and their comparative characteristics, safety profile, immunological and epidemiological effectiveness of vaccination in the conditions of continuous emergence of SARS­CoV­2 variants of concern are discussed. The predicted epidemiological models of the pandemic development and the main directions of the complex system of prevention of coronavirus infection in Belarus are presented.
ARTHRODESIS AND ARTHROPLASTY OF THE FIRST METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT IN THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE RHEUMATOID FOREFOOT DEFORMITIES
Authors:   6th City Clinical Hospital of Minsk, S. Aliakseichyk , E. Mikhnovich ,   Belarusian State Medical University, N. Zhihar ,   6th City Clinical Hospital of Minsk
Published: September 2022

The aim is to conduct a comparative assessment of the effectiveness of arthrodesis and arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) in combination with the resection of the heads of the II­V metatarsals in the treatment of rheumatoid forefoot. The results of surgical treatment of the forefoot deformities in 36 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been studied, 47 feet were operated on. In group 1 (n = 25 feet), arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint was used (arthrodesis group). In group 2 (n = 22 feet), arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint was performed using the Keller­Brandes method (arthroplasty group). In both groups resection of the heads of the II­V metatarsals was performed. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Hallux Scale (AOFAS­I) was used for clinical evaluation. The Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) and 1–2­Intermetatarsal Angle (1–2­IMA) were measured for radiographic evaluation. The condition of the feet was assessed before surgery and in 6 and 24 months after surgery. We obtained better clinical results according to the AOFAS­I scale at 6 and 24 months after the surgery in group 1 with arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, compared with group 2 with arthroplasty according to the Keller­Brandes method. In contrast to arthroplasty to the Keller­Brandes method, arthrodesis of the first MPJ, allows to achieve stable correction of the Hallux Valgus Angle and reduce the 1–2­Intermetatarsal Angle.
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF INGUINAL HERNIAS IN YOUNG AND MIDDLE AGE MEN: LICHTENSTEIN HERNIOPLASTY OR TEP METHOD
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, A. A. Bezvadzitskaya , S. N. Shubina ,   Belarusian State Medical University, А. М Pozharytski ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: September 2022

The article presents an analysis of the surgical treatment of 106 young and middle­aged male patients who underwent inguinal hernia repair: 64 patients underwent the Liechtenstein operation, 42 – TEP technique. The duration of surgical treatment, the need for the use of analgesics, early and late postoperative complications were analyzed in detail. Patients operated using TEP technique needed less analgesia in the early postoperative period, they had fewer postoperative wound complications, and their ability to work was restored faster. However, TEP surgery can only be performed under endotracheal anesthesia and is longer than the Liechtenstein procedure. The Liechtenstein operation can be performed under local anesthesia, which is important for comorbid middle­aged patients.
FEATURES OF DEVIATING BEHAVIOUR OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH ADHD, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT SOCIAL AND HYGIENIC DIFFERENCES
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, A. V. Kopytov ,   Belarusian State Medical University, K. I. Pavlov ,   Belarusian State Medical University, A. V. Hindziuk ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: September 2022

The peculiarities of the behavior of children and adolescents are the result of the influence on the body not only of hereditary predisposition and actual state of health, in particular mental, but also as a result of the influence of microsocial risk factors (family, in­school). The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the deviating behavior of children and adolescents of two groups raised in residential institutions and raised in families. A larger number of children with ADHD were identified among pupils of residential institutions, including those with a pronounced degree of severity of this pathology, with a higher tendency to implement aggressive and addictive behavior in comparison with children raised in families (37,2 ± 7,4 % and 11,1 ± 4,7 %, respectively; P < 0,05). In each group, children with a tendency to self­injurious and self­destructive behavior, a commitment to commit offenses and control behavioral manifestations of emotional reactions are found with equal frequency.