bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for Nonmetastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus
Authors: Master Viraj A. , Schmeusser Benjamin N. , Osunkoya Adeboye O. , Palacios Arnold R. , Midenberg Eric , Yantorni Lauren , Ogan Kenneth , Bilen Mehmet A.
Published: November 2022

Renal cell carcinoma with level IV tumor thrombus is a condition necessitating aggressive surgical management. Many solid organ malignancies often benefit from neoadjuvant treatments for tumor debulking and improvement of surgical outcomes. However, neoadjuvant treatments for renal cell carcinoma have been limited by its resistance to traditional chemotherapy and radiation. Emerging treatment modalities, such as immunotherapies, are exciting new options that may be therapeutically effective. The combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab has exhibited success in managing metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Limited data exist for its use in nonmetastatic renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus. This case illustrates the use of nivolumab and ipilimumab combination therapy in delaying tumor growth, producing observable tumor thrombus histologic and radiologic treatment changes, and, most importantly, facilitating a less invasive surgical approach of a level IV renal cell carcinoma tumor thrombus.
КОНЦЕПЦИЯ ПРОЕКТНОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ В ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ СИСТЕМАХ РАЗЛИЧНОГО УРОВНЯ
Authors: Мойсяк Г.Ю. , Довтаев С.-А.Ш.
Published: November 2022

Предметом рассмотрения в данной статье выступает современная система управления проектами
в экономических системах различного уровня. В статье обосновано, что проектное управление возникает как новый подход к планированию, организации и внедрению мероприятий в области строительства новых активов и развития организационно-управленческих инноваций. Применение системы проектного управления в деятельности хозяйствующих субъектов обеспечивает необходимую гибкость в планировании, четкость и прозрачность целей и инструментов их достижения и поз-
воляет учитывать все ключевые факторы, которые играют важную роль на каждом из этапов реализации проекта. В отдельных отраслях промышленности проектное управление играет очень важную роль, поскольку значительная часть мероприятий носит временный характер. Также проекты характеризуются сложностью, значительным объемом инвестирования и высоким уровнем включенности государства в процессы мониторинга, контроля и методической поддержки реализуемых проектов.
OPTIMASI GIS: PEMETAAN AKUMULASI AIR PADA LOW WALL PIT A, PT BUKIT ASAM, TBK.
Authors: Surbakti` A. F. H. , Hastuti E. W. D. , Rochmana Y. Z. , Utamaputra R. G. , Ersyari J. , Chen R. D.
Published: November 2022

Aktivitas penambangan batubara terutama pada sistem tambang open pit dan open cut kerap kali menimbulkan masalah pada akumulasi air yang terbentuk di permukaan. Genangan air menjadikan lereng tanah jenuh dan sering menjadi pemicu lorotan material dari dinding tambang terutama pada bagian low wall. Pemetaan dioptimalkan guna mengidentifikasi akumulasi dan jalur air yang terbentuk pada low wall Pit A. Sehingga dapat dilakukan pemodelan aliran air dalam rekomendasi geoteknik dan pengendaliannya agar tidak terjadi penjenuhan (saturated). Pemetaan dilaksanakan berdasarkan hasil survei dengan akurasi satu meter dengan Geographic Information System (GIS) dengan hydrogeology tools, pengecekan kondisi aktual, perhitungan volume air hujan infiltrasi serta run-off berdasarkan curah air hujan dan material properties di Pit A. Data curah hujan sejak Januari hingga Desember 2021 menampikan angka dengan interval 83,0 hingga 507,5 mm. Analisis laboratorium menunjukkan nilai void ratio batuan low wall berupa lempung pasiran sebesar 0,53 sedangkan nilai porositas 34,14% di Pit A. Berdasarkan kajian GIS merepresentasikan volume akumulasi air total pada low wall adalah 764.348,41 m3 yang terdiri dari 404.705,544 m3 air infiltrasi sedangkan 359.642,875 m3 merupakan aliran run off. Hasil ekstraksi dengan GIS terbukti lewat keadaan aktual yang ditemukan di low wall Pit A dengan ditemukannya akumulasi serta aliran air. Pengamatan akumulasi air pada low wall Pit A ini diharapkan mengurangi potensi lereng yang jenuh sehingga muaranya adalah kestabilan lereng saat proses optimasi batubara.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE TEAM GAMES TOURNAMENT (TGT) PADA PELATIHAN PETANQUE PERWOSI KABUPATEN NGAWI
Authors: Imron Fatkhul , Prayoga Aba , Santosa Teguh
Published: November 2022

Abstrak. Berdasarkan analisis situasi yang terjadi di Wilayah Kabupaten Ngawi pada awal masa pandemi covid-19, menunjukkan adanya permasalahan di bidang olahraga yaitu belum dikenalnya secara luas olahraga petanque di wilayah Kabupaten Ngawi. Adanya kebijakan pemerintah Kabupaten Ngawi tentang Kejadian Luar Biasa (KLB) berakibat pada larangan untuk melakukan aktivitas sehingga perluasan sosialisasi kepada berbagai pihak khususnya sekolah-sekolah di Kabupaten Ngawi menjadi tertunda karena aktivitas belajar di sekolah pun dialihkan ke rumah masing-masing. Oleh karena itu dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini peneliti memberikan solusi alternatif dengan bekerja sama dengan pihak Federasi Olahraga Petanque Indonesia (FOPI) Kabupaten Ngawi yaitu Impelementasi metode Team Games Tournament (TGT) pada Pelatihan Petanque Perwosi Kabupaten Ngawi, dengan tujuan perluasan pengetahuan tentang olahraga petanque dapat diberikan kepada masyarakat melalui Persatuan Wanita Olahraga Seluruh Indonesia (Perwosi) Kabupaten Ngawi. Dengan metode TGT ini peserta dapat melaksanakan praktik latihan terprogram dengan interaksi peserta secara terbatas karena adanya kondisi pandemic covid-19 yang harus tetap melaksanakan protokol kesehatan dengan ketat. Dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini peneliti memberikan materi tentang peraturan dan juga teknik pointing dan shooting untuk bermain petanque. Selanjutnya peserta yang sudah dalam bentuk kelompok mempraktikkan dalam kelompoknya dan berkompetisi dengan kelompok lain. Implementasi metode TGT ini dapat membantu peserta mempermudah latihan keterampilan shooting dan pointing dalam permainan petanque dan juga peraturan permainan. Dari hasil pelaksanaan pengabdian ini  dapat diperoleh kesimpulan: 1) kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menjadi solusi bagi Federasi Olahraga Petanque Indonesia Kabupaten Ngawi dalam menjalankan program perluasan pelatihan petanque bagi masyarakat Ngawi selama masa pandemi covid 19, 2) Implementasi metode Team Games Tournament pada pelatihan bagi Perwosi Kabupaten Ngawi memberi kontribusi nyata bagi peserta dan juga pengurus FOPI Kabupaten Ngawi sehingga hasil akhir dari kegiatan pelatihan diketahui efektif meskipun dalam kondisi pandemi covid-19, 3) menjadi sarana komunikasi antara pihak pengurus FOPI Kabupaten Ngawi, Perwosi Kabupaten Ngawi, pelatih, atlet dan peneliti sebagai bentuk pengabdian insan perguruan tinggi dalam kehidupan masyarakat khususnya bidang olahraga.

Kata Kunci: Petanque, Team Games Tournament, Covid-19
IMPLEMENTASI PENERAPAN POWER OTOT UNGKAI, KEKUATAN OTOT LENGAN DAN KELENTUKAN DENGAN KEMAMPUAN LONCAT KATAK KIDS ATHLETIC PADA SISWA PUTRA KELAS 4 DAN 5 SD IT ABU JAFAR TAHUN AJARAN 2020/2021
Authors: Jasmani Jasmani , Kusuma Iwan Arya
Published: November 2022

Abstrak

Dalam penelitian ini variabel bebas disebut juga sebagai prediktor dan variabel terikat yang disebut juga sebagai kriterium. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah  menggunakan teknik tes dan pengukuran. Adapun jenis tes yang digunakan adalah: 1) Power otot tungkai diukur dengan Standing Broad Jump (Johnson Barry L. dan Nelson Jack K., 1986 : 212). 2) Pengumpulan data kekuatan otot lengan dilakukan dengan tes push ups dari Johnson, B.L. & Nelson, J.K. (1987:140). 3) Pengumpulan data kelentukan togok dilakukan dengan Duduk Berlujur dan Meraih (Baryy L. Johson and Jack K. Nelson, 1986 : 89). 4) Kemampuan loncat katak diukur dengan tes loncat katak. IAAF Kids At,hletics (2002). Petunjuk peleksanaan masing-masing tes terlampir.Berdasarkan analisis data dan pengujian hipotesis yang telah dilakukan, maka simpulan yang dapat diperoleh adalah: (1) Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara Power Otot Tungkai  dengan Lompat katak , rhitung = 0,473 > rtabel 5% = 0,361. (2) Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara Kekuatan Otot Lengan  dengan Lompat katak , rhitung = 0,441 > rtabel 5% = 0,361. (3) Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara Kelentukan  dengan Lompat katak , rhitung = 0.469 > rtabel 5% = 0,361. (4) Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara Power Otot Tungkai , Kekuatan Otot Lengan  dan Kelentukan   dengan Lompat katak , R2y(123) sebesar 0.407 > rtabel5 % pada taraf signifikansi 5% sebesar 0.361 dan F0  sebesar 7.5284 > ftabel pada taraf signifikansi 5% sebesar 2,89.

Kata Kunci : Power Otot Tunai, Kekuatan Otot Lengan, Dan Kelentukan Lompak Katak
PENYULUHAN KONDISI FISIK PADA PEMAIN PETANQUE PEMULA KABUPATEN WONOGIRI (Pengabdian Masyarakat Tahun 2021)
Authors: Andibowo Teguh , Mahardika Wisnu
Published: November 2022

Abstrak

 

Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 26 - 27 April 2021 pukul 10.00-16.00 WIB bertempat di lapangan petanque kabupaten wonogiri. Peserta berjumlah 21 atlit. Peserta sangat antusias untuk mengikuti materi pelatihan. Sebelum praktek diberikan, secara singkat peserta diberikan materi tentang sejarah perkembangan olahraga petanque yang sudah sangat bermasyarakat, selain itu teknik dasar permainan olahraga petanque dan latihan Komponen fisik petanque dapat meningkat. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan bentuk kegiatan dalam pelatihan olahraga petanque ini dengan menggunakan pendekatan langsung, demontrasi, diskusi, praktek dan evaluasi terhadap serapan dari atlit yang ikut langsung di lokasi yaitu di lapangan petanque kabupaten wonogiri, dengan teori dan langsung praktek di dilapangan. Pelatihan ini diberikan supaya peserta mengetahui dan memahami tentang penerapan latihan fisik dalam peningkatan keterampilan petanque dengan benar, sehinga dapat menunjang pencapaian prestasi petanque yang optimal. Materi yang saya sampaikan pada kegiatan ini adalah mengenai teknik dasar permainan olahraga petanque dan program latihan komponen fisik untuk penunjang kemampuan petanque.
PENYULUHAN TEKNIK PERMAINAN BOLA VOLI PADA PEMAIN PEMULA KLUB VITA SOLO (Pengabdian Masyarakat Tahun 2021)
Authors: Widagdo Widagdo , Kusuma Iwan Arya
Published: November 2022

Abstrak

 Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 19 - 20 Maret 2021 pukul 10.00-16.00 WIB bertempat di lapangan Bolavoli Manahan Surakarta. Peserta berjumlah 30 atlit. Peserta sangat antusias untuk mengikuti materi penyuluhan. Sebelum praktek diberikan, secara singkat peserta diberikan materi tentang teknik permainan bolavoli dasar yang sangat bermanfaat bagi masyarakat selain itu teknik dasar permainan bolavoli dan juga latihan Komponen teknik dasar permainan bolavoli dapat meningkat. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan bentuk kegiatan dalam pelatihan olahraga petanque ini dengan menggunakan pendekatan langsung, demontrasi, diskusi, praktek dan evaluasi terhadap serapan dari atlit yang ikut langsung di lokasi yaitu di lapangan bolavoli, dengan teori dan langsung praktek di dilapangan. Pelatihan ini diberikan supaya peserta mengetahui dan memahami tentang penerapan latihan teknik dasar permainan bolavoli dalam peningkatan permainan bolavoli dengan benar, sehinga dapat menunjang pencapaian prestasi bolavoli yang optimal. Materi yang saya sampaikan pada kegiatan ini adalah mengenai teknik dasar permainan olahraga bolavoli dan program latihan praktek teknik dasar untuk penunjang kemampuan permainan bolavoli.
IMPLEMENTASI GERAKAN 5M SAAT BEROLAHRAGA PADA SITUASI PANDEMI COVID 19 di SURAKARTA
Authors: Sunjoyo  , Sakti Rumpoko Satrio
Published: November 2022

Abstrak

Kasus Covid-19 di Indonesia secara grafik masih belum terkendali. Mengurangi dari penyebaran virus covid 19, penerapan protokol kesehatan menjadi salah satu carayang digunakan untuk melindungi diri dari virus covid 19. Langkah yang telah digunakan pemerintah Indonesia salah satunya yaitu sosialisasi gerakan 3M yakni menjaga jarak, memakai masker, mencuci tangan.

Pengabdian ini mempunyai tujuan: 1) Menerapkan protokol kesehatan gerakan 5M saat berolahraga (Memakai masker, Mencuci tangan, Menjaga jarak, Menjauhi kerumunan, dan Mengurangi mobilitas), 2) memberikan pengetahuan kepada masayarakat manfaat gerakan 5M saat berolahraga, 3)Meningkatkan kesehatan tubuh melalui aktivitas olahraga.

Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini dengan penyuluhan pada masyarakat yang melakukan aktivitas olahraga. Pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret 2021. Dari hasil pengabdian ini, masyarakat menjadi paham tentang fungsi dan manfaat dari Gerakan 5 M ini. Meskipun dalam aktivitas berolahraga, masyarakat juga tetap melaksanakan protokol kesehatan dengan Gerakan 5 M.
Aspek Feminist Legal Theory dalam Peraturan Perundang-undangan di Indonesia
Authors: Rakia A. Sakti R.S. , Hidaya Wahab Aznul
Published: November 2022

The study of the feminist paradigm which substantially discusses equality between men and women, in law raises a school of thought in feminist legal theory. In general, the discourse on feminist legal theory focuses on the discussion that the dominance of men has resulted in the formation of legal norms with a masculine nuance so that the role of women is still subordinated to men. This study aims to explore the extent to which aspects of Feminist Legal Theory are reflected in the laws and regulations in Indonesia. This research is a normative-juridical research with a conceptual approach and a theoretical approach. The results of this study indicate that the issue of feminism is spread in a number of laws and regulations in Indonesia, but with still overlapping regulations when analyzed based on feminist legal theory.
ESSENCE AND CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSUMER COOPERATION ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   Odintsovo branch MGIMO MFA of Russia, Odintsovo, Moscow region, Russia, Stepanov Alexander A. , Solodkov Alexey A. ,   LLC “Don-stroy”, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

The article reveals the theoretical and methodological problems of evaluating the effectiveness of consumer cooperation in modern conditions as a specific form of organizing a socio-economic model of economic activity aimed at satisfying the interests and needs of members-shareholders of consumer societies. Conceptual approaches to the development of a system of criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of consumer cooperation based on a systematic accounting of its main strategic goals, objectives and performance results based on the socio-economic, organizational, economic and socio-legal concepts of consumer cooperation are proposed.
ISSUES OF ADAPTATION OF AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN A SEGMENTED ECONOMY
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Teuk Irina G.
Published: November 2022

During the period of rapid development of the information society, many socio-economic processes are subject to constant change and often pressure from artificially created means of information exchange and redistribution. Analyzing the role and influence of information technologies on economic and technological processes, we can talk about the constant expansion of the powers of automated information systems. As a result, some economic processes remain without control, and most importantly, at certain stages and as a result, they do not imply proper responsibility of specific persons. Methods of adaptation of information systems should be applied taking into account the uniqueness of the automated object.
FORMATION OF A BALANCED SYSTEM OF KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Economics, St. Petersburg, Russia, Kolomiychuk Ivan I.
Published: November 2022

The article investigates the process of forming a balanced system of key indicators that reflect the efficiency of industrial enterprises. At the same time, special attention is paid to those indicators that reflect the stability and objectivity of the assessment. In the work, the performance indicators of the enterprise are considered precisely as elements of a balanced system reflecting the various activities of industrial enterprises. In the context of the study, the author defines the content of the process of forming the system of indicators of the enterprise, as well as their quantitative and qualitative characteristics.
ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF HEALTHCARE IN RUSSIA AT THE PRESENT STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Russian State Social University, Moscow, Russia, Parasotskaya Nataliya N. , Lutovinova Nataliya V. ,   Russian State Social University, Moscow, Russia, Ilyin Viktor A. ,   College of the Russian State Social University, Moscow, Russia, Chizhikova Vera V. ,   College of the Russian State Social University, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

The article analyzes the state of healthcare at the present stage of development of the Russian economy. This is the branch of the economy responsible for maintaining the health of the population. The task of medicine as a public service is to provide qualified assistance in case of deterioration of health. The population is served in specialized institutions.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE USE OF THE LAND FUND IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Institute of Public Administration and Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (IPAM RANEPA), Moscow, Russia, Eskiev Ibragim B.
Published: November 2022

The article is devoted to some aspects of land use and state policy in the field of resource management.
FORESIGHT TECHNOLOGIES IN LIFE CYCLE ARCHITECTURE
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Budagov Arthur S. , Molchanova Regina V. ,   Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: November 2022

In the article, the authors consider issues related to the introduction of foresight technologies through the integration of digital capabilities and corporate architecture, where information and communication platforms are not only a technological tool to improve the efficiency of internal processes, but are part of value creation to increase competitive advantage. The article highlights the strategic shifts covering big data sharing with cost minimization, increased personalized customer focus and value relationships between suppliers, buyers and employees in the process of digital foresight transformation. It is noted that foresight technologies should be consistent with the educational strategy, and their effective use should be built into the institutional environment of society. The essence of the restructuring of business processes in ecosystems based on radical evolutionary changes in the economic system as a whole is revealed. The authors give examples of the implementation of foresight technologies in some industries, the advantages and disadvantages identified in the course of the study. The existence of a life cycle between strategic forecasting and knowledge management for realizing positive results aimed at commercialization and scaling is summarized.
NETWORK APPROACH IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERACTION “BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT – SOCIETY”: RESULTS OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Savelev Igor I. , Turabaeva Aizhana M. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the essence of the network approach through the prism of the new institutional economy, analyzes the benefits and costs of participating in network interaction and self-organization based “business – government – society”. Explicit and implicit manifestations of such self-organization within the framework of the Russian institutional environment are considered. The theoretical provisions were tested using an empirical study conducted by questioning entrepreneurs in March – April 2022. The survey involved 115 people from 30 regions of Russia – owners and founders of small and medium-sized businesses. The article presents the main results and conclusions about the attitude of entrepreneurs to the interaction of business, government and society. The results obtained are of great theoretical importance for further research, as well as practical meaning in the development of the economic policy of the state in the development of clusters and other types of interaction between business, government and society.
MODERNIZATION OF TAX CONTROL UNDER THE CURRENT TRENDS OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Authors:   North Caucasian Federal University Stavropol, Russia, Denikaeva Razela N. , Nikitin Maksim A. ,   North Caucasian Federal University Stavropol, Russia
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the importance of tax control, its specification, as well as analytical intraorganizational approaches. The logical stages of development and features of modernization of tax control under the influence of digitalization are derived. A study of the development of law enforcement activities of tax authorities has been conducted. The actual problems of tax administration and tax control are identified, as well as ways to solve them are proposed.
THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL OF THE CONTRACTOR AS A RISK FACTOR IN THE INSURANCE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Makarenko Evgeniy A. ,   St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: November 2022

The article deals with the problem of including the size of the authorized capital in the criteria system for assessing the probability of bankruptcy of the insurer as the executor of the state contract. The trends in reducing the number of insurers in Russia are analyzed and a forecast is made for the list of those players in the insurance market that will not be able to increase the authorized capital to the standards stipulated by the instructions of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. A proposal has been made on the need to introduce a minimum amount of the authorized capital as a mandatory requirement for contractors under contracts within the framework of the state contract system. The analysis of the geographic concentration of insurers was carried out and the need for the development of a regional insurance system based on the presence of local insurance organizations that take into account the risk characteristics of the regions is substantiated.
НОВЫЕ ИЗМЕРИТЕЛИ ПРОГНОЗА ПРОЦЕССОВ ФИНАНСОВОЙ ДЕПРИВАЦИИ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ
Authors:   Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia, Gudakova Lyudmila V. , Grebennikova Elena D. ,   Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia
Published: November 2022

The article examines the concept of “financial deprivation” and presents scenario forecasts of the country’s economic development, compares optimistic and pessimistic scenarios created according to Rosstat using Python software, and also suggests the author’s model for analyzing financial deprivation for making decisions on stabilization and economic growth. It is possible to use this model in Russia’s monetary policy to develop targeted measures to level the financial exclusion (isolation) of the population. Based on the conducted research, it is concluded that it is necessary to carry out strategic planning that will help restore the economy, improve the standard of living of the population and stop the manifestations of financial and economic crises. Economic indicators and indicators that reveal the presence of financial deprivation of the population in the Russian Federation during the pandemic are determined.
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF SHORT-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL RISK INSURANCE
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Sukhorukova Irina V. , Chistyakova Natal'ya A. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2022

The article proposes a procedure that allows economic and mathematical methods to justify the calculation of environmental insurance rates. The development of an appropriate algorithm makes it possible to take into account compensation for environmental damage. The calculation of the monetary component of the negative impact will allow an adequate assessment of environmental actions, will optimize environmental damage, prevent environmental accidents. A mathematical model of short-term (for a year) calculation of environmental risk insurance is presented. Material and financial resources were initially fixed in an amount that fully covers possible losses associated with the elimination of negative environmental conditions. Insurance of such risks is carried out by independent insurance contracts with different values of average losses and variances of possible damage.
SPECIFICITIES OF IMPLEMENTING CLEARING ARRANGEMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN THE 1930s – 1980s
Authors:   Institute for Competitiveness and Integration (RICI), Moscow, Russia, Pilipenko Igor V.
Published: November 2022

The implementation of clearing arrangements in international settlements of the Russian Federation is one of the systemic solutions that allow developing external trade under toughened anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the Western states. This article analyzes the international experience of the 1930 s – 1980 s when clearing trade was used particularly intensively. We consider features of bilateral clearing in Western and Southern Europe as well as in USSR in the 1930 s, the proposition of J. M. Keynes in 1941–1944 to create the International Clearing Union and the proliferation of bilateral clearing agreements after World War II during the period of the 1940 s – 1960 s including those concluded between market and centrally planned economies. Particular attention is paid to the functioning of the European Payments Union (EPU) in the 1950 s, to the development of bilateral, trilateral and multilateral clearing within the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA) in the 1940 s – 1980 s, including the use of transferable ruble through the International Bank for Economic Co-operation (IBEC) as well as to the 40-year long Soviet-Finnish bilateral clearing trade experience.
Can strength exercise affect the muscle oxygen saturation response?
Authors: Miranda-Fuentes Claudia , Chirosa-Rios Luis , Guisado-Requena Isabel , García-Pinillos Felipe , Del-Cuerpo Indya , López-Fuenzalida Antonio , Ibacache-Saavedra Paulina , Jerez-Mayorga Daniel
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The objective of the study was to describe and compare the acute response of muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) and hemoglobin concentration (Hgb) in the vastus lateralis (VL) during resistance exercise protocols until failure. Methods: Sixteen males were considered (mean ± SD, age = 36.12 ± 6.40 years). Two familiarization sessions and one evaluation session were carried out where three force protocols were executed in the VL, one of them was isometric load (P1) and two of dynamic load (P2 and P3). SmO2 [%] and Hgb [g/dL] were measured before and after each of these protocols. For P1, three series of 8 s of maximum isometric strength with the rest of 60 s between each set, the average isometric strength (AIS), and the isometric peak strength (IPS) were also recorded. After five minutes, P2 was performed, with an initial load of 40% of AIS. Then, at 30 minutes, P3 was performed considering an initial load of 40% of IPS. Results: The results suggest (I) minimum levels of SmO2 (66.31 ± 9.38%) and Hgb (12.22 ± 0.55 g/dL) during P2, (II) no significant differences were observed between the average loads of the respective protocols for SmO2 and (III) muscle Hgb differed significantly between rest with P1 and P3. Conclusions: Exercises of increasing intensity and of short duration do not significantly modify SmO2. However, Hgb increases substantially compared baseline values.
Influence of the base of support widths on postural control and feet loading symmetry during squat – preliminary study
Authors: Kędziorek Justyna , Błażkiewicz Michalina
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The symmetry of feet loading and adequate postural control are crucial aspects of proper squat performance. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of various stance widths during squat on postural control and symmetry of feet loading. Methods: Thirty healthy individuals participated in this study. Each participant performed one type of squat with a narrow stance (NS), hip stance (HS) and wide stance (WS). Results: A significantly higher value of CoP path length, the velocity of sways and Area95 were obtained for the WS squat compared to NS and HS. In addition, the wide feet setting significantly affected not only the feet loading symmetry but also the strategy (high LyE), the amount of irregularities (high SampEn) and the CoP time-series roughness complexity (high FD). It has been shown that as the base of support grew, the asymmetry index grew. Conclusions: The wide squat is less stable, requiring more complex postural control behavior and more flexibility. Performing this squat significantly shifts the pressure to the dominant limb.
Hip joint mobility in relation to measurement position, gender and limb dominance
Authors: Bobowik Patrycja Żaneta , Mańka Jacek , Jaskulski Karol , Kaczmarczyk Katarzyna
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether three different measurement position yield divergent results in ROM using a goniometer, and how is it affected by anthropometrical factors. Methods: We measured the range of rotation in the hip joint in healthy participants aged 21.6 ± 1.88, seeking to determine how the distribution of internal vs. external rotation (RI) within the total range of mobility (TR) was influenced by the measurement position used, the gender of the participant, and the dominant lower limb. Results: We found that not only gender and limb dominance, but also the body position in which hip joint’s range of motion is measured significantly affects the values of TR and RI. We found that TR achieves the highest values in the prone position – PrP (males: 95.35 ± 12.44 and 93.15 ± 12.49; females: 103.75 ± 14.87 and 106.25 ± 15.56) and the lowest values in supine position – SuP (male: 62.65 ± 8.51 and 57.85 ± 9.60; female: 59.5 ± 12.27 and 55.85 ± 8.54). The analysis shows that CERD occurs 1.72 RI in women (StP), and >2.08 RI in men (PrP). Conclusions: Due to the similarities between asymmetry of internal/external rotation in the hip joint and asymmetry in the rotation of the shoulder found in Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD), we propose the concepts of Coxal Internal Rotation Deficit (CIRD) and Coxal External Rotation Deficit (CERD) as tools to indicate the possibility for injury to the hip joint, and propose threshold rotation index values serving as indicators of these deficits.
Kinematic evaluation of contrary body movement in sport ballroom dancing
Authors: Kuliś Szymon , Gajewski Jan
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyse the contrary body movement in Viennese waltz performed by dancesport athletes and to determine its relationship on scores awarded by the adjudicators. Methods: Six high-level and six intermediate dance couples took part in the study. Each couple performed three identical series of three natural turns figure in the Viennese waltz. All of them were recorded on camera while performing to music. All the trials of each couple were evaluated by 6 international adjudicators as to the technical quality component from the Absolute Judging System. A device for measuring triaxial rotational angular velocities was mounted on the dorsal part of the pelvic girdle and on the back of the chest of each athlete. Results: An analysis of covariance revealed that the mean squares of the difference in angular rotation velocity of the pelvic girdle and thoracic spine of the tested dancers were strongly associated with scores given by the adjudicators (F1.9 = 11.5, p = 0.0240, p 2 = 0.449) independently of the assignment to the given group. Conclusions: The analysis and comparison of top level and intermediate athletes showed that the suggested method of measurement, presentation and analysis of the profile motion of pelvic girdle and chest motion may become a good tool for a general evaluation of the movement technique as well as a quick and effective qualitative and quantitative biomechanical assessment of selected components of movement technique in dancesport.
Investigation of lower limb injury under different contact stiffness for drivers during frontal crash
Authors: Sen Xiao  , Siqi You  , Tengfei Tian  , Jindong Wu  , Hao Zhang
Published: November 2022

Lower extremity injuries in AIS2+ were the most costly injuries through the statistic analysis of traffic accidents. This study aimed to investigate the response characteristics of the lower limb with different contact stiffness, in which knee cushion and foot cushion were applied. First, a model with a human body and a car was established, and the muscle function was activated in lower extremity of human model. Second, the deceleration pulse with a peak of 186 m/s2 was applied to the car to simulate the frontal crash. Then, four sets of simulations with different contact stiffness are conducted to obtain the lower limb responses. Results indicate that the maximum loading of the left and right legs during the impact was 1.29 and 1.22 kN, respectively. Meanwhile, the maximum moment were 28.82 and 52.17 Nm, respectively. The maximum stress of lower extremity was 87.35 MPa, and the maximum tibia index was 0.230. It was demonstrated that the injury risk of the femur in the groups with equipment of knee cushion and foot cushion was low, but the injury risk of the tibia increased at the same time. This study could provide a reference to the study of lower limb injury in a frontal impact.
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of a novel interzygapophyseal fusion device for lower cervical spine
Authors: Qi Wang  , Hong Yuan  , Mingming Guo  , Lingzhi Meng  , Zuoyao Long  , Yu Long  , Huifeng Yang
Published: November 2022

Purpose: A three-dimensional finite element model of the lower cervical spine was established to evaluate the biomechanical stability and stress distribution of the new lower cervical interzygapophyseal fusion device (IZFD) developed by ourselves under different construct. The aim of this study was to provide theoretical basis for further clinical application. Methods: A normal fresh cadaveric specimen (male, 35 years old) was used to establish an intact three-dimensional finite element model of C3–C6. On this basis, the comparative finite element models of the lateral mass screw rod (LMSR) system and LMSR+IZFD were established. Only C4–C5 is fixed in the lateral mass. The range of motion (ROM) and stress distribution in the flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the C4–C5 segment under the three constructs were analyzed. Results: The ROM and stress distribution of the three-dimensional finite element model under load construct were within a reasonable range, which proved the validity and reliability of the model. The ROM and stress distribution of C4–C5 segment was significantly decreased in both LMSR and LMSR+IZFD constructs than those in the intact construct. The ROM and stresss distribution were even smaller in LMSR+IZFD construct than in LMSR construct. Conclusions: The IZFD combined with LMSR system can provide satisfactory stability for the lower cervical spine, and the IZFD can further improve the fixation effect of the LMSR system.
Influence of measuring process properties on phosphate rock slurry rheology based on Brookfield method
Authors: Chen Aoao , Zhang Qin
Published: November 2022

This research aims to explore how the flotation process conditions influence the rheological properties of phosphate rock slurry. The apparent viscosity of phosphate rock slurry was measured by Brookfield DVNext rheometer. Different mineral types, grinding time, slurry mass concentration and reagent systems were adopted to study the viscosity behavior of phosphate rock slurry. The results showed that under the same conditions, the apparent viscosity of apatite and dolomite slurry was basically the same, and the apparent viscosity of the slurry after mixing the two minerals was basically the same as that of single mineral. For the same slurry concentration, the mineral particle size had a significant effect on the rheological behavior of the slurry, and its apparent viscosity increased exponentially with the decrease of particle size. In addition, phosphate rock slurry showed shear thickening fluids characteristics when the slurry concentration is 20%-40%, but changed to pseudoplastic fluid at high concentration (60%). Sulfuric acid as pH regulator and inhibitor had little effect on the rheology of slurry; when GJBW and NaOL were added as collectors, the rheology of slurry changed, and the effect of GJBW was more obvious.
Impact and control of the COVID pandemic in an elite sports club: Real Madrid
Authors: Mihic Niko , Abascal Jaime , López Chicharro José , Segura Felipe , Huurman Suzanne , Núñez de Aysa Borja , Bouza Emilio ,   , ,,
Published: November 2022

The incidence and risk factors for poor outcome in patients with COVID are well known, as are the protective measures in high-risk populations. In contrast, the epidemiological and clinical behavior of this disease in the population of elite athletes who are the paradigm of good health is poorly understood. Data on COVID in athletes are scarce and have focused preferentially on the consequences on sports performance of confinement measures and on the pathophysiological risks of infected athletes. Real Madrid is a large elite sports institution with facilities in the City of Madrid where 600 athletes train daily. The incidence of COVID during a study period of 671 days of observation in athletes, professional or amateur, working in the institution has been 0,74 per 1,000 days of exposure. The disease has been asymptomatic or oligosymptomatic in all athletes and did not require any hospital admissions. The different teams did not have to suspend any of its sportive commitments for COVID during the study period and there was no evidence of outbreaks of internal transmission between members of the different teams.
The Hindrances to Excellence in Secondary School Education in Puntland State, Somalia
Authors: Farah Abdiqani Ahmed , Fara Dahir Abshir , Farah Abdihakim A.
Published: November 2022

The main intent of this study is to examine if secondary education in Somalia, particularly in Puntland, meets both as a transition between primary and tertiary education and agreed quality indicators such as access/enrolment, retention, and transition. That could be attributed to elements such as funding, teacher preparation programs, student-teacher ratio, class-teacher ratio, or educational facilities, and both direct and indirect costs of secondary education were the main topics of the data gathering. The findings are presented in a logical sequence of tables, numbers, figures, and statistical inferences that address the goals and objectives, discussion, and recommendations. The retention of enrolment and transition into either the workforce or tertiary education has been examined. It was found that only 18% of students were enrolled in secondary school. When comparing the enrolment rates for boys and girls, there is a noticeable difference between the two genders, with 62% for boys and 38% for girls. This may be an indicator of the compromised quality of secondary education in the nation, based on inadequate facilities, ineffective instructional delivery, and maintenance of standards. The above sheds light on the secondary school dropout rate in the nation, and Puntland in particular, as, on average, just 15% of candidates for the Form IV final exam passed the four secondary stages and appeared in the final generalised certificated examination. The average student-classroom ratio and student-teacher ratio are 40±6:1 and 30±7:1, respectively, which subsequently indicates the less one-on-one time with students and teachers and less individualised instruction. The last six years’ trends for secondary teachers and schools have also been tested to determine gender parity and gathered that only 5% have been female instructors. Similarly, the certified teachers are almost four times as many as the qualified ones. In addition, the female pre-service teachers trained were a mere 28%, while the in-service ones were 29% of their male counterparts. Female subject preferences were 8%, 42%, and 35% in math/physics, biology/chemistry, and history/geography, correspondingly. The average cost of fees per month was found to have been $36.4±9.4 per child. The study highlights that the Puntland administration, with the aid of international funders and partner NGOs, to revisit their rule of engagement as far as the secondary school states of enrolment and dropouts are concerned; increase the number of teachers, particularly female teachers; and train school teachers to first lower the high student-teacher and pupil-classroom ratios and bolster the quality of the delivered education in order to lower dropout rates and improve enrolment, retention, and transition into the workforce or tertiary education. Educational reforms are to be formulated periodically to meet the future needs of education financing
Determinants of Commercial Tree Growing Among Smallholder Farmers in Nandi County, Kenya
Authors: Okumu Joyce AKinyi , Langat David Kipkirui , Ojung'a Samson Okoth
Published: November 2022

Commercial Forestry sector contributes more than $600 billion to the global economy each year. Farm forestry is expected to contribute immensely to meeting materials needs for this sector and also provide ecosystem services. To support the tree growing by farmers, it is essential to understand the factors that influence commercial tree growing. The findings of a study to assess the current state of on-farm tree planting and the key variables influencing adoption of commercial tree growing on farms are reported in this paper. Cross sectional data on commercial tree growing was collected from two hundred and eighteen (218) households. Using semi-structured questionnaires with closed and open-ended questions, these households were systematically and randomly sampled from a population of 3633 farming households practicing agroforestry. Descriptive statistics, logit and binary logistic regression models, and qualitative analysis were applied. The findings show that socioeconomic factors such as age, education level, and income have a strong influence on commercial tree planting among small holder farmers in Nandi County. Older farmers are more likely than younger farmers to participate in commercial forestry as farmers because their employment opportunities are limited. Farmers with a high level of education are also more likely to practice commercial forestry because they have access to information and training. Farmers with a high off-farm income are more likely to grow commercial trees as a long-term return investment than farmers who rely entirely on their farms. According to the study, the majority of farmers preferred commercially planting exotic tree species, with 70.2 % planting Cupressus lusitanica and 69.7 % planting Eucalyptus saligna. The study recommends that farmers should be educated on species site matching, according to the study, because they were found planting Eucalyptus species even in riparian areas. In conclusion, farmers of various ages can be encouraged to use commercial tree farming and good management practices to generate more income
Pengelolaan bahan baku readymix menggunakan pemilihan alternatif perencanaan untuk meminimalkan biaya penyimpanan
Authors: Yudha Adi Kusuma  , Moh. Roqiqul Azzizi
Published: November 2022

Pengelolaan bahan baku memiliki peran dalam meningkatkan keuntungan PT XYZ. Kondisi saat ini PT XYZ dihadapkan terjadi peningkatan permintaan terhadap readymix pada type K 225 akibat sudah dimulainya pembangunan di wilayah Kabupaten Madiun. Peningkatan permintaan ini perlu adanya perencanaan untuk mengatur kebutuhan baku. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode Material Requirement Planning (MRP) dalam perencanaan bahan baku. Penentuan lot pada MRP menggunakan tiga teknik pendekatan yaitu yaitu Economic Quantity Order (EOQ), Fixed Order Quantity (FOQ) dan Fixed Periode Requirement (FPR). Total biaya dari perhitungan dengan pendekatan EOQ mencapai Rp. 4.052.089.000, metode FOQ mencapai Rp. 3.520.883.400 dan metode FPR mencapai Rp. 2.989.677.800. Teknk pendekatan FPR menghasilkan total biaya minimum dibandingkan dengan menggunakan metode PT XYZ, EOQ dan FOQ. Penggunaan metode MRP dengan teknik pendekatan FPR memungkinkan diterapkan pada PT XYZ untuk memaksimalkan keuntungan yang diterima
Android X-Ray - A system for Malware Detection in Android apps using Dynamic Analysis
Authors: Karthikeyan Dakshinamoorthy , Sivakumar Arun , Arumugam Chamundeswari
Published: November 2022

In recent years, mobile malware takes anywhere between several hours to several days to screen an app for malicious activity. More than 6000 apps are added to the Google Play Store everyday on average. Security analysts face an uphill battle against malware developers as the complexity of malware and code obfuscation techniques are constantly increasing. Currently, most research focuses on the development and application of machine learning techniques for malware detection. However, their success has been limited due to a lack of depth in the data sets available for training models. This paper uses a new method of Dynamic Analysis for Android apps to extract large amounts of information on the behavior of any app which can then be used for training models or to enable security analysts to take an informed decision quickly.
First record of the genus Pleuromya Agassiz (Bivalvia: Anmalodesmata) from the Anaipadi Formation of Trichinopoly Group, Cauvery Basin, South India
Authors: TIWARI DEEP NARAYAN , JAITLY KUMAR , PANDEY BINDHYACHAL , GAUTAM JAI PRAKASH , SINGH ASHISH KUMAR
Published: November 2022

This research article contains the first report of the genus Pleuromya Agassiz (family Pleuromyidae) from the Late Cretaceous Anaipadi Formation of Trichinopoly Group, Cauvery Basin. This genus has been represented here by the record of its three species Pleuromya ligeriensis (d’Orbigny, 1845), Pleuromya servesensis (Choffat, 1902) and Pleuromya robustus n. sp. from Anaipadi Formation. Pleuromya ligeriensis (d’Orbigny, 1845) and Pleuromya servesensis (Choffat, 1902) are yet not known from any of the Late Cretaceous horizons of the Indian sub-continent. However, these have been reported from the other parts of the world (Europe, Africa, Middle East and North America). Their first record from the Cauvery Basin, south India is of utmost importance in global correlation of the strata. The third one, a newspecies, Pleuromya robustus n. sp. is also recorded here in this study.
Structural Characterization of CaF2: Dy Nanoparticles Synthesized by Simple Chemical Co-Precipitation Method
Authors: Devi L. Shantibala , Singh L. Raghumani , Singh Th. Komol
Published: November 2022

In this work, nanoparticles of dysprosium doped calcium fluoride (CaF2:Dy) has been prepared by Simple Chemical Co-Precipitation Method in which 0.05 mol of CaCL2 is used as the calcium ion source and 0.05 mol of NH4F as the fluoride ion source. 1 mol% of Dy2O3was used as the dopant. The synthesized nanoparticle samples was characterized by X- ray diffraction (XRD) and the crystallite size using the dominant (111) peak was found to be 56.09 nm. SEM image shows the presence of spherical shaped nanoparticles. The PL emissions bands are observed at 479 nm (blue emission peak) and 573 nm (yellow emission peak).