bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Home-based rehabilitation in patients over 60 with stabilized ankylosing spondylitis during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Cho Kyunghwan , Kang Austin
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has become a significant healthcare issue, particularly challenging for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), because immune-related diseases and their treatments could adversely affect the susceptibility to or severity of a viral infection. OBJECTIVE: This study is conducted to present an exercise rehabilitation program that patients older than 60 years with AS can do at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Three Delphi surveys were conducted to reach a consensus on home-based rehabilitation programs. This study recruited ten experts and performed three Delphi rounds for a month. RESULTS: The expert panel suggested that home-based rehabilitation for the patients should be carried out with a clear rehabilitation goal. Their final recommendations are to institute a program aimed to ease symptoms, such as pain and stiffness; encourage patients to consult with experts regularly to ensure that they perform exercise rehabilitation properly at home; add fast walking and stretching to the rehabilitation program; and see if indoor cycling, Pilates, or yoga could be appropriate. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that patients with AS over 60 should repeat low-intensity exercises, such as stretching, for an hour a day, four to six times a week during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for assessing lower limb muscle strength
Authors: Lipovšek Tjaša , Kacin Alan , Puh Urška
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Hand-held dynamometry (HHD) is used to assess muscle strength in various patient populations, but many variations in protocols exist. OBJECTIVE: First, to systematically develop a protocol of HHD for all lower limb muscle groups and evaluate intra-rater reliability; second, to validate HHD with fixed dynamometry for the knee flexor and extensor muscles. METHODS: Thirty healthy young adults (women: men – 15:15) participated in two testing sessions. HHD of 12 lower limb muscle groups was performed in both sessions, while fixed dynamometry of knee muscle groups was performed only in the second session. RESULTS: The intra-rater reliability of HHD was good for five muscle groups and excellent for seven muscle groups (ICC3, k= 0.80–0.96). The criterion validity of HHD ranged from very good to excellent for the knee flexors (r= 0.77–0.89) and from good to very good for the knee extensors (r= 0.65–0.78). However, peak moment values for the knee extensor muscles were underestimated by 32% (p< 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The proposed HHD protocol provides reliable and valid measurements of lower limb muscle isometric strength in healthy adults, which may also be used to test patients with mild muscle strength deficits. However, possible underestimation of absolute strength must be considered when interpreting the results of knee extensors or other large muscles.
Remembering “Andy” Aines: A look back at his call for a national STI policy
Authors: Penniman W. David
Published: November 2021

A commemoration is presented of the passing 25 years ago of Andrew A. Aines, a pioneer and staunch advocate for a rational national information policy and approach to the dissemination of scientific and technical information. Included in this recognition of his efforts is information on an unfinished manuscript of major proportions covering the post-World War II efforts to create such a national policy. This manuscript includes a detailed history of the establishment and evolution of the Committee on Scientific and Technical Information (COSATI) and is available on the Internet Archive.
CPU runtime optimization in data damage tracking quarantine and recovery (DTQR) scheme based on customized ANN
Authors: Somasundara Rao M. , Venkata Rao Koduganti , Krishna Prasad M.H.M.
Published: November 2021

Database Management Systems (DBMS) are regularly used to store and process touchy endeavour information. In any case, it is beyond the realm of imagination to expect to verify the information by depending on the entrance control and security instruments of such frameworks alone; clients may handle their benefits or go around security systems to malevolently adjust and get to the information. Hence, we have developed a reliable, secure, and real-time data damage tracking Quarantine and recovery scheme using Customized ANN approach. The proposed DTQR scheme recovers the accurate data from any newer data and eliminates the fraudulent data. The approach also provides a solution for runtime problems occurring in the DBMS. Moreover, the proposed technique implemented in the working platform of JAVA and the results are analyzed with existing techniques to prove the efficiency of the proposed system.
SDG progress assessment; comparing apples with what?
Authors: Bidarbakhtnia Arman
Published: November 2021

This paper looks at a selected number of metrics developed by different international organizations for measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aims to shed light on differences and highlight where harmonization is most necessary. It shows that inconsistency in results is more likely to be driven by different interpretations of concepts not methodologies, emphasizing that this has to be a priority in order for any harmonization to be successful. The paper provides a set of principles for orchestrating SDG progress assessment efforts across international organizations.
Biomechanical analysis of the right elevated glenohumeral joint in violinists during legato-playing
Authors: Saffert Anne-Sophie , Melzner Maximilian , Dendorfer Sebastian
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Many statistics reveal that violin players suffer most often from musculoskeletal disorders compared to musicians of other instrument groups. A common phenomenon, especially observed in violin beginners, is the tendency to elevate the right shoulder during playing the violin. This can probably lead to serious disorders in long-term practice with repetitive movements. OBJECTIVE: For this reason, this study investigated the relationship between the right shoulder elevation and the force in the right glenohumeral joint during violin playing. It was hypothesized that the forces in the right glenohumeral joint are higher during playing with the right shoulder raised compared to playing in normal posture. METHODS: Motion capture data from four experienced violinists was recorded and processed by means of musculoskeletal simulation to get the force and elevation angle while playing with raised shoulder and in normal position. RESULTS: The results indicate that the absolute values of the resulting force, as well as the forces in the mediolateral, inferosuperior, and anteroposterior directions, are higher in playing the violin with the shoulder raised than in a normal posture. CONCLUSIONS: Elevating the right shoulder while playing the violin may pose a potential problem.
Computational analysis of aortic haemodynamics in the presence of ascending aortic aneurysm
Authors: Petuchova Aleksandra , Maknickas Algirdas
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: The usefulness of numerical modelling of a patient’s cardiovascular system is growing in clinical treatment. Understanding blood flow mechanics can be crucial in identifying connections between haemodynamic factors and aortic wall pathologies. OBJECTIVE: This work investigates the haemodynamic parameters of an ascending aorta and ascending aortic aneurysm in humans. METHODS: Two aortic models were constructed from medical images using the SimVascular software. FEM blood flow modelling of cardiac cycle was performed using CFD and CMM-FSI at different vascular wall parameters. RESULTS: The results showed that highest blood velocity was 1.18 m/s in aorta with the aneurysm and 1.9 m/s in healthy aorta model. The largest displacements ware in the aorta with the aneurysm (0.73 mm). In the aorta with the aneurysm, time averaged WSS values throughout the artery range from 0 Pa to 1 Pa. In the healthy aorta, distribution of WSS values changes from 0.3 Pa to 0.6 Pa. CONCLUSIONS: In the case of an ascending aortic aneurysm, the maximum blood velocity was found to be 1.6 times lower than in the healthy aorta. The aneurysm-based model demonstrates a 45% greater wall displacement, while the oscillatory shear index decreased by 30% compared to healthy aortic results.
Classification and action rules in identification and self-care assessment problems
Authors: Zdrodowska Małgorzata , Dardzińska-Głȩbocka Agnieszka
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Disability, especially in children, is a very important and current problem. Lack of proper diagnosis and care increases the difficulty for children to adapt to disabilities. Disabled children have many problems with basic activities of daily living. Therefore, it is very important to support diagnosticians and physiotherapists in recognizing self-care problems in children. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to extract classification and action rules, useful for those who work with children with disabilities. METHODS: First, features and their impact on the accuracy of classification are determined. Then, two models are built: one with all features and one with selected ones. For these models the classification rules are extracted. Finally, action rules are mined and the next step in treatment process is predicted. RESULTS: Seventeen features with the greatest impact on classifying a child into a particular group of self-care problems were identified. Based on the implemented algorithms, decision and action rules were obtained. CONCLUSIONS: The obtained model, selected attributes and extracted classification and action rules can support the work of therapists and direct their work to those areas of disability where even a minimal reduction of features would be of great benefit to the children.
Trends in web data extraction using machine learning
Authors: Patnaik Sudhir Kumar , Narendra Babu C.
Published: November 2021

Web data extraction has seen significant development in the last decade since its inception in the early nineties. It has evolved from a simple manual way of extracting data from web page and documents to automated extraction to an intelligent extraction using machine learning algorithms, tools and techniques. Data extraction is one of the key components of end-to-end life cycle in web data extraction process that includes navigation, extraction, data enrichment and visualization. This paper presents the journey of web data extraction over the last many years highlighting evolution of tools, techniques, frameworks and algorithms for building intelligent web data extraction systems. The paper also throws light into challenges, opportunities for future research and emerging trends over the years in web data extraction with specific focus on machine learning techniques. Both traditional and machine learning approaches to manual and automated web data extraction are experimented and results published with few use cases demonstrating the challenges in web data extraction in the event of changes in the website layout. This paper introduces novel ideas such as self-healing capability in web data extraction and proactive error detection in the event of changes in website layout as an area of future research. This unique perspective will help readers to get deeper insights in to the present and future of web data extraction.
Time Series Data Inversion and Monitoring Method for Cross-Hole ERT Based on an Improved Extended Kalman Filter
Authors: Liu Zhengyu , Zhang Yongheng , Zhang Xinxin , Wang Huaihong , Nie Lichao , Xu Xinji , Wang Ning , Li Ningbo
Published: November 2021

In recent decades, the DC resistivity method has been applied to geophysical monitoring because of its sensitivity to hydrogeological properties. However, existing inversion algorithms cannot give a reasonable image if fluid migration is sudden and unpredictable. Additionally, systematic or measurement errors can severely interfere with accurate object location. To address these issues, we propose an improved time series inversion method for cross-hole electrical resistivity tomography (cross-hole ERT) based on the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). Traditional EKF includes two steps to obtain the current model state: prediction and correction. We improved the prediction step by introducing the grey time series prediction method to create a new regular model sequence that can infer the potential trend of underground resistivity changes and provide a prior estimation state for reference during the next moment. To include more current information in the prior estimation state and decrease the non-uniqueness, the prediction model needs to be further updated by the least-squares method. For the correction step, we used single time-step multiple filtering to better deal with the case of sudden and rapid changes. We designed three different numerical tests simulating rapid changes in a fluid to validate the proposed method. The proposed method can capture rapid changes in the groundwater transport rate and direction of the groundwater movement for real-time imaging. Model and field experiments were performed. The inversion results of the model experiment were generally consistent with the results of dye tracing, and the groundwater behavior in the field experiment was consistent with the predicted groundwater evolution process.
Orden jurídico. El mito de la unidad y jerarquía normativas
Authors: Schonfeld Leonardo
Published: November 2021

Se aborda en este artículo una crítica al concepto de orden jurídico como se entiende desde el normativismo iuspositivista, dada su incapacidad para explicar los sistemas de gobierno federales y la convivencia de distintos órdenes regulatorios no estatales. Se propone una visión del orden jurídico a la luz del Principio de Subsidiariedad como sustituto del concepto de unidad de orden normativo y al de competencias como sustitutos del concepto de jerarquía.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PERITONITIS ASSOCIATED HYPERLACTAMIA FOR EVALUATING MORTALITY IN SECONDARY PERITONITIS
Authors: Jain Amit , Singhal Shubham , Choudhary Sanjeev Singh
Published: November 2021

Lactate levels are normally maintained at less than 1.5 mmol/L using a delicate balance between production and clearance (by liver and kidneys). Hyperlactemia has shown correlation with higher mortality. In our study on 30 indoor patients of perforation peritonitis in SMS medical college, Jaipur – we found that higher lactate level (> 4) is associated with higher ventilator need (80%) and hence higher mortality (60%).

Keywords: Hyperlactemia.
The Investigation of Sports Injuries in Iranian Handball Premier League
Authors: Piri Hashem , Alizadeh Mohamad Hossein , Nasiri Khosrow
Published: November 2021

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the mechanism and incidence of sports injuries in male handball players of the Iran premier league. Materials and Methods: The study data were collected by an injury report form filled out based on the video analysis. A total of 46 out of 90 videos of matches were analyzed. The statistical population of this study consisted 120 players of ten teams. Concerning this point that data were non-parametric, the Chi-squared test (P<0.05) was used to analyze the gathered data.Results: Mean±SD height, weight, and age of the handball players were 184.3±6.5 cm, 85.2±8.5 kg, 23.4±4.2 years, respectively. A total of 105 injuries were recorded; this rate is equal to 164.5 injuries per 1000 h of competition. Most injuries occurred in lower extremities (39.2%), especially in the knee (21%), (χ2=26.92, P=0.001). The injury rate among back players (54.1%) was higher compared to other players (χ2=26.95, P=0.001). The difference in the type of contact that resulted in injury was statistically significant (χ2=60.40, P=0.001). The main mechanisms of injury in different playing positions were blocking (23.8%), being blocked (21%), and face hitting with hand (18.1%) (χ2=1.05, P=0.001). The rate of injury in the dominant side (70.4%) was significantly higher than the non-dominant side (29.6%), (χ2=8.96, P=0.003).Conclusion: Among handball players of the Iranian premier league, most of the injuries occurred in the knee and ankle regions. Back players suffered more injuries in comparison with other players. Also, blocking was the dominant mechanism of injury.
The Effect of Visual and Tennis Training on Perceptual-Motor Skill and Learning of Forehand Drive in Table Tennis Players
Authors: Basiri Fahimeh , Farsi Alireza , Abdoli Behrooz , Kavyani Maryam
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The present study was designed to investigate the effect of visual and skill training on learning forehand drive in table tennis and motor-perceptual abilities (reaction time, coincidence-anticipation timing, eye-hand coordination, and depth perception).Materials and Methods: Forty volunteer female students (Mean±SD age: 21.50±0.78 years) were selected and randomly assigned to one of four groups (each group had 10 participants): visual and tennis training group, visual training group, tennis training group, and control group. Motor perceptual abilities (reaction time, coincidence-anticipation timing, eye-hand coordination, and depth perception) and forehand drive performance were measured before and after the training period, and also after 24 h retention period. After the pretest, including the accuracy of the kicks test for assessment of forehand drive in table tennis and motor-perceptual test, the experimental groups underwent four weeks (three sessions per week) of visual training, table tennis forehand training, or both. The control group followed their normal daily life for the whole study period. Then, they participated in the posttest and 24 h later in the retention test of kick accuracy.Results: The results revealed that visual and table tennis training, visual training, and table tennis training had a significant effect on the reaction time (P=0.001), coincidence-anticipation timing (P=0.001) and eye-hand coordination (error time) (P=0.01). Moreover, visual and tennis training and table tennis training had a significant effect on the acquisition (P=0.001) and retention of forehand drive (P=0.005). Besides, the post hoc LSD (Least Significant Difference) test showed that visual and tennis training had a more significant impact on the learning forehand drive. Visual training and tennis training had a significant effect on eye-hand coordination (number of errors). The three types of training programs were not effective in the depth of perception.Conclusion: Visual training can be used as a supplementary program in the athletes’ training schedule.
A Comparison of Language Features Between Patients With Alzheimer Disease and Their Healthy Counterparts
Authors: Shokri Emad , Safaeyan Sediqe , Ghaemi Hamide , Alimoradi Simin , Tavakoli Ruhollah , Sobhani-Rad Davood
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Alzheimer Disease (AD) is a neurological disorder associated with the progressive damage of memory and problems in communication and language skills. The examination of language in AD was less studied; therefore, this research aimed to compare linguistic characteristics between AD patients and their healthy counterparts.Materials and Methods: A total of 32 patients with AD (16 women and 16 men) with an Mean±SD age of 77±7.41 years, and their healthy peers (19 women and 13 men) with an Mean±SD age of 81.34±6.04 years participated in this study. Both groups were evaluated with the Persian bedside version of western aphasia battery. The results were assessed by the Independent t test. The significance level was set at less than 0.05.Results: The mean scores of each test and the general criterion for the adversity quotient index were significant between the two groups (P<0.001). The highest difference was in continuous and naming indices, and the least difference was seen in the repeat index.Conclusion: The AD considerably affects all oral language skills; therefore, patients are significantly weaker than healthy individuals.
The Immediate Effect of High Power Laser on Quadriceps Muscle Performance in Male Football Players: A Single-Group, Pretest-Posttest Trial
Authors: Gorji Elham , Mir Seyed Mohsen , Bashardoust Tajali Siamak , Malmir Kazem
Published: November 2021

Introduction: The use of High Power Laser (HPL) has recently been emphasized in physiotherapy. Previous studies suggest that the prophylactic use of laser has ergogenic effects on athletic performance by increasing the contractile function of skeletal muscles. Recently, muscle function improvement is a new research idea in the field of laser therapy. Based on our knowledge, there are only two studies on the effects of HPL on muscle performance although with contradictory results. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of HPL on quadriceps muscle performance in male football players.Materials and Methods: Sixteen healthy male football players (Mean±SD age=18.53±7.2 years, Mean±SD body mass index=22.8±4.4 kg/m2) participated in a pretest-posttest study. The subjects received one session of HPL (808 nm, 80 j, 2 w) on quadriceps muscles. The Isometric Peak Torque (IPT), Single-Leg Hop Test (SLHT), and Y-balance Test (YBT) were measured at baseline and immediately after HPL. For statistical analysis, we used the paired sample t test.Results: Immediately after HPL, the IPT (P=0.001), SLHT (P=0.02), and YBT scores (P=0.001) significantly increased.Conclusion: The results of our study showed that immediate application of one session of HPL can improve IPT as well as functional tests. Although the sessions of laser application and assessment were limited and the sample size was small, it seems that HPL could improve muscle performance. Therefore, further research is warranted with large sample size and follow-up.
Hubungan Sarana Sanitasi Dasar dengan Kejadian Stunting di Puseksmas Loceret, Nganjuk
Authors: Fibrianti Eka Alicia , Thohari Imam , Marlik Marlik
Published: November 2021

Latar Belakang: Stunting merupakan masalah gizi kronik yang mengakibatkan gagal tumbuh pada anak. Salah satu faktor utama penyebab kejadian stunting adalah sarana sanitasi dasar yang dapat mempengaruhi asupan gizi pada anak karena asupan gizi harus didukung dengan dengan hygiene sanitasi dan kondisi lingkungan yang memadai. Tujuan : penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan sanitasi dasar dengan kejadian stunting diwilayah kerja Puskesmas Loceret Kabupaten Nganjuk. Metode: Metode yang digunakan bersifat observasional dengan pendekatan analitik dan desaincase control. Sampel penelitian adalah balita di Puskesmas Loceret berjumlah 98 sampel. Observasi sarana sanitasi dasar rumah dilakukan dengan menggunakan instrumen dan dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil : Hasil penelitian dari 98 sampel diteliti bahwa71,4% sarana penyediaan air bersih, 48% sarana jamban, 15,3% sarana pengelolaan air limbah, 30,6% sarana pengelolaan sampah, 29,6% sarana pengelolaan makanan dan 42,9% sarana sanitasi dasar adalahmemenuhi syarat.Berdasarkan uji statistik,didapatkan hasil bahwa sarana penyediaan air bersih (p=0,180) dan sarana pengelolaan air limbah tidak signifikan (p=0,161). Sarana jamban (p=0,026), sarana pengelolaan sampah (p=0,028), sarana pengelolaan makanan (p=0,000) dan sarana sanitasi dasar signifikan (p=0,001). Kesimpulan :Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwaada hubungan sarana sanitasi dasardengan kejadian stunting.
Perbedaan Efektivitas Antara Pemberian Jus Tomat dengan Jus Jambu Biji Merah terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III di Puskesmas Hilir
Authors: Wijayanti Heni , Ayu Wulandari Dyah , Melyani Mariam
Published: November 2021

Latar Belakang : Anemia adalah suatu keadaan di mana kadar hemoglobin dalam darah di bawah normal. Sebagian besar anemia adalah anemia defisiensi zat besi (Fe) yang dapat disebabkan oleh konsumsi zat besi yang kurang dari makanan.Tomat dan jambu biji merupakan buah yang mengandung vitamin C dan zat besi tinggi yang bermanfaat jika dikonsumsi ibu hamil. Tujuan : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemberian jus tomat dan jus jambu biji merah terhadap kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester III. Metode : Penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode quasy experimental two group pre-post test design. Sampel sebanyak 32 responden dengan teknik non probalility sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji Independent-T Test. Hasil : Terdapat perbedaan efektivitas antara pemberian jus tomat dan jus jambu biji merah terhadap kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil trimester III. Uji Independent-T Test menunjukkan p-value 0,000 (<0,05) dengan nilai rerata kelompok jus tomat sebelum dan sesudah intervensi sebesar 1,10 sedangkan kelompok jus jambu biji merah juga menunjukkan peningkatan rerata kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil sebelum dan sesudah intervensi sebesar 1,86. Kesimpulan : Peningkatan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester III dengan pemberian jus jambu biji merah lebih efektif dibandingkan dengan pemberian jus tomat
APPLICATION OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGY POSSIBILITIES AS A COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT PLATFORM IN SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION
Authors:   Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Ponomaryova Olena , Ponomaryiov Sergy ,   Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Published: November 2021

The current problem of transition to the use of "Cloud Computing" in the process of assessing possible use has been reflected in this study. Assessments of the capabilities of cloud services have been conducted, which are part of a group study of cloud computing as a platform for creating a communication environment in the scientific activities of the Free Economic Zone. The essence of the concept of cloud computing is to provide end users with remote dynamic access to services, computing resources and applications via the Internet. The main possibilities and functions of the information space of scientific communications have been considered. In the process of evaluating the possible use of cloud solutions, the main properties, capabilities and characteristics have also been considered. Web-services based on cloud computing technology in terms of meeting the goals of the scientific community have been analyzed. The most widely used and widely used cloud storage services today that can be used to build a research communication platform are cloud infrastructure providers Google, Amazon and Microsoft. When using the capabilities of these services, favorable conditions are created for the translation of all necessary functions into cyberspace. Today, no more than 37% of domestic organizations actually use cloud technologies to optimize their IT infrastructures, although the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated this process. Experts claim that Cloud Computing opens access to powerful resources, as well as provides a real opportunity to overcome the technological gap that separates Ukraine from more developed countries. With the successful implementation of such a transition, it is possible to organize a platform of communication environment with new features that meet modern requirements for safety and ease of use in scientific activities. Thus, "cloud computing" is a new approach that reduces the complexity of IT systems, through the use of a wide range of efficient technologies, self-managed and available on demand within the virtual infrastructure, as well as consumed as services.
PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPING THE MARKETING BUSINESS CONSULTING INDUSTRY IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Hubin Kyryl
Published: November 2021

The study of prospects for the development of marketing business consulting in Ukraine is necessary to complement the theoretical and methodological foundations of the analysis of this activity, and to help consulting firms that are working out a strategy for long-term development. The aim of the article is to reveal the prospects of marketing business consulting in Ukraine, taking into account global trends and the specifics of our country. It is noted that marketing business consulting in our state requires increasing the volume and expanding the range of services. The number of companies providing these services should also be increased. It is shown that the implementation in Ukraine of Western experience in the organization of marketing consulting is hindered by the prevalence of non-market competitive advantages and numerous cases of influence of non-market factors on the purchase and sale of goods and services. It is concluded that to overcome these obstacles to the normal development of marketing business consulting, an effective fight against corruption is necessary. In addition to the long-term task – the development of the entire sphere of marketing business consulting on the model of developed countries – medium-term prospects are considered, which are associated with the development of marketing of digital virtual values and environmental marketing. It is justified that marketing consulting for cryptocurrencies and digital objects with non-interchangeable tokens should be considered a promising direction. Revealed the main directions of development of these components of consulting. It is shown that a rather interesting direction is consulting on marketing of gaming virtual assets. The prospects of its development are highlighted. It is noted that consulting on the problems of environmental marketing is advisable to develop, firstly, in the direction of developing products, the production and consumption of which is less harmful to the environment and consumers; secondly, in the direction of the use of environmental products as an external competitive advantage. Features of formation of this type of consulting in Ukraine are disclosed. The problems and challenges that need to be addressed to develop environmental marketing consulting are highlighted.
FEATURES OF FORMATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN TRADE NETWORKS
Authors:   University of Economics and Law KROK, Ushakova Maryna
Published: November 2021

A characteristic feature of the modern market is its transformation from the market of the producer to the market of the consumer who by means of modern information technologies gets an opportunity to choose a way of satisfaction of the inquiries, choosing various kinds of production, technologies, brands. The main mesoeconomic chain of such an economy today is a network that is recognized worldwide as an effective means of forming national competitive advantages, increasing production efficiency through vertical and horizontal integration of individual industries and enterprises. Network structures are best known for the concept of economic relations based on institutional and territorial combination. There is now an urgent need for a more accurate conceptualization of what networks are and the phenomena associated with them, which will allow for relevant research on network systems, particularly in trade. Financial resources are a system-forming factor in the functioning and development of the enterprise, form its resource and economic potential, ensure the continuity of production and sales, is a source of funding for socio-economic development and growth of market value of the enterprise. Macroeconomic stability and economic growth in the country on the basis of expanded reproduction, satisfaction of social and other needs of society depend on their effective and rational formation and use at the micro level. Management of financial resources in retail chains is a complex system that synthesizes the processes of making and implementing management decisions aimed at optimal formation, rational placement, efficient use, expanded reproduction and increase of financial potential of the enterprise to achieve its strategic, tactical and operational goals. Its sustainable operation and further development taking into account the influence of changing environmental factors.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALLY ACCESSIBLE HOUSING IN UKRAINE: FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECT
Authors:   Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Popovychenko Iryna
Published: November 2021

The article examines the state and factors of influence on the development of construction (acquisition in the secondary market) of socially affordable housing in Ukraine. The well-known interpretations of the terms "social" and "affordable" housing are considered and the author's understanding of the term "socially accessible housing" through the use of affordable mortgages with the support of the state is proposed, which is a financial and economic tool for solving the social housing problem. The existing regulatory framework and plans of the state leadership to regulate the issue of providing state support and providing citizens with affordable housing are considered. The urgency of the development and implementation of the strategy for the restoration of the mortgage market in Ukraine, which was initiated by the President of Ukraine and the Government, was noted. Using the example of a hypothetical family of 4 people living in the regional center of Ukraine – a millionaire (Dnipro), calculations have been made that demonstrate that the development of socially affordable housing will be relevant for a long time in Ukraine, because now there is a significant gap between the incomes of citizens and the conditions for the provision of state financial support for the acquisition of affordable housing. The article analyzes statistical data on the volume of housing purchases by citizens with the support of the state in 2010-2020 against the background of an analysis of the dynamics of the country's housing stock and the construction of apartments in new buildings for the same period. Objective macroeconomic and political and legal factors, as well as internal, specific for Ukraine, factors of influence on the development of the socially affordable housing market have been identified. Specific impact factors include: administrative and legal improvement of the activities of joint investment institutions and asset management companies in the field of housing construction; settlement of issues of transparent land allocation for construction and implementation of a systematic approach to urban planning based on the principles of development; regulation of the principles of activity and the status of condominiums. The need for a systematic consideration of the entire life cycle of a project for the construction and operation of residential buildings with the aim of integrated implementation of energy efficient technologies, materials, engineering equipment, the concept of a circular economy was emphasized.
PLACE OF THE COURSE "MODERN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES" IN THE SYSTEM OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF DOCTORS OF PHILOSOPHY OF ECONOMIC PROFILE
Authors:   State Higher Education Establishment “Prydniprovs’ka State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture”, Yevseieva Galyna , Lysenko Galyna ,   State Higher Education Establishment “Prydniprovs’ka State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture”, Volkova Svitlana ,   State Higher Education Establishment “Prydniprovs’ka State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture”
Published: November 2021

The article substantiates the importance of proper organization of professional and pedagogical training of candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (in particular, economic profile) as future scientific and pedagogical workers of high qualification; it is also determined the role and place of the course “Modern educational technologies” in the system of professional training of doctors of philosophy of economic profile. In order to understand the peculiarities of scientific and pedagogical activities in the educational program of PhD students it should be normatively provided educational components aimed at providing theoretical and practical training of future scientific and pedagogical workers (by the way, as required by the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education). Analysis of postgraduate curricula suggests that in most of the analyzed institutions, educational programs for doctors of philosophy contain educational components of both theoretical and practical orientation, which is also confirmed by the availability of educational and methodological literature aimed at organizing pedagogical training of future teachers. In general, an integral part of the training of future doctors of philosophy in higher education is the formation of their professional and pedagogical competence, as well as methodological culture, which involves the possession of methodological knowledge (theoretical, methodological, subject methodology, methodology of knowledge of the relevant field of science). Thus, the system of professional and pedagogical training of future teachers of economic disciplines should include the use of modern forms, methods and teaching aids, as well as the latest pedagogical technologies, differentiation and individualization of professional training of future doctors of philosophy, implementation of innovative programs into pedagogical training of potential teachers.
PURCHASE OF SERVICES OF THE POSTAL COMMUNICATIONS AS THE SERVICES RELATING TO THE FIELD OF NATURAL MONOPOLIES
Authors: Максимова Марина , Суфиянова Елена
Published: November 2021

The article studies the market of postal communications services, including postal service and the reason for purchasing from a sole postal service provider. The authors come to conclusion that there is no one-upmanship in the market of postal services.
Innovative Multifunctional Unit for Alternative Tillage
Authors:   VIM, Lobachevsky Ya.P. , Akhalaia B.Kh. ,   VIM, Shogenov Yu.Kh. ,   RAN, Starovoitov S.I. ,   VIM
Published: November 2021

An alternative project of a tillage device is presented, the main working process of which is implemented through a destructive effect on the soil by directed impulse shocks of compressed air. It is shown that the main cultivation of the soil occurs by means of the main working body consisting of the spokes of the hubs and tips connected with a source of compressed air via a central main system. It is noted that behind the main working body there are auxiliary elements of the milling cutter and rollers using which the finishing of the soil takes place.
Optimization of Technological Processes in Horticulture
Authors:   Rosinformagrotekh, Kondratyeva O.V. , Fedorov A.D. ,   Rosinormagrotekh, Slinko O. V. ,   Rosinformagrotekh
Published: November 2021

The issues of the development of horticulture through the use of modern technologies, including digital ones, are discussed. The results of the analysis of the effectiveness of the intensive type of gardens are presented. It has been found that the technology of artificial neural networks is used to optimize processes in horticulture. Information about smart technologies in agriculture, which can be used in intensive cultivation, is provided.
BODY COMPOSITION PARAMETERS USING BIO-ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS AND ULTRASOUND SCANNING: A RELIABILITY STUDY
Authors: Bondareva E. A. , Parfenteva O. I.
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Body composition assessment is essential in studies in medical, anthropological and sports science. The most commonly used methods are indirect (field) methods including bio-electrical impedance analysis (BIA), caliperometry, and ultrasound scans (US). Aim: To study reliability of body composition estimates using ultrasound scanner and Russian bioimpedance equipment in adults. Methods: A total of 191 adults living in Moscow, aged 18-74 years, were recruited. Among them were 135 women, aged 18-67 years, and 56 men, aged 18-74 years. The examination program included measurement of height and weight, waist and hips circumferences, determination of body composition using the BodyMetrix™ ultrasound scanner (IntelaMetrix, USA) and bioimpedance analyzer (ABC-02 Medass, NTC Medass, Russia). Reliability analysis was performed using Bland-Altman method. Results: More than 37 % of the individuals were overweight and obese. In the group of females, no significant differences in the amount of body fat mass (BIA 19,7 kg, US 18,7 kg) and fat-free mass (BIA 43,9 kg, US 43,6 kg) as well as the percentage of body fat (BIA 30,1 %, US 30,2 %) estimated by these methods were found. Similarly in the group of males, body fat mass (BIA 12,1 kg, US 12,5 kg) and fat-free mass (BIA 61,2 kg, US 61,6 kg) as well as the percentage of body fat (BIA 16,5 %, US 17,3 %). We however revealed a systematic bias, which increases with an increase in the value of the estimated parameters. Conclusion: Our findings suggest moderate reliability of the absolute fat mass in the group of females. For all other estimates the reliability was low suggesting that ABC-02 "Medass" equipment does not seem to produce systematically valid results. Therefore, ultrasound scanners should be preferred in studies requiring high quality assessment of body composition.
Symmetry of Peripapillary-Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Parameters between Dominant and Non-dominant Eyes in Normal Eyes
Authors: Ryu Cheon Kuk , Lim Hyung Bin , Kim Jung Yeul
Published: November 2021

Purpose: To assess whether optical coherence tomography (OCT) measurements and peripapillary microvascular parameters measured via optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) were similar between the dominant and non-dominant eyes of normal subjects.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed spectral domain OCT and OCTA data on healthy Koreans. The “hole-in-the-card” technique was used to determine ocular dominance. The perfusion density (PD) and flux index (FI) of the peripapillary 4.5 × 4.5-mm area were measured via OCTA. Central macular, peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer, and macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer thicknesses were measured with the aid of spectral-domain OCT. The OCT and OCTA data of dominant and non-dominant eyes were compared.Results: A total of 84 eyes of 42 healthy subjects were analyzed. The average age was 27.3 ± 5.63 years. Twenty-eight subjects (66.7%) were right eye-dominant and 14 (33.3%) left eye-dominant. None of the central macular (260.00 ± 14.16 μm, 258.71 ± 15.18 μm, p = 0.183), macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (82.02 ± 5.07 μm, 82.43 ± 5.60 μm, p = 0.460), or peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (99.36 ± 9.27 μm, 97.90 ± 9.46 μm, p = 0.091) differed between the eyes; neither did any OCTA-assessed microvascular parameter.Conclusions: No OCT or OCTA parameter differed between dominant and non-dominant eyes. No parameter identified ocular dominance.
PENDEKATAN SEJARAH DALAM STUDI EKONOMI ISLAM
Authors: Yuslin Hasnidar
Published: November 2021

Artikel ini fokus membahas pendekatan sejarah dalam studi ekonomi Islam yang awali dengan seputar ekonomi Islam yang telah menjadi kajian menarik banyak kalangan. Ekonomi Islam tidak hanya dipahami secara historis, tetapi juga telah menjadi fenomena kompleks. Ekonomi Islam tidak hanya terdiri dari rangkaian norma bagaimana seseorang mengambil keputusan, akan tetapi ekonomi Islam telah menjadi suatu disiplin ilmu serta bagian sah dari peradaban dunia. Studi ekonomi dalam Islam itu sendiri sebagai salah satu peradaban yang memiliki kontribusi besar, studi tentang ekonomi juga mendapatkan tempat tersendiri dikalangan para cendikiawan muslim dari masa ke masa. Oleh karena itu, untuk mengakaji dan mendekati ekonomi Islam tidak hanya pada satu aspek saja, dibutuhkan metode dan pendekatan interdisipliner yang seiring dengan sejarah Islam itu sendiri.
Freud and the Disenchantment of Telepathy: Thought-Transference Analysed and the History of an Unpublished Paper
Authors: Skues Richard
Published: November 2021

This article discusses Freud’s presentation on telepathy to his close colleagues at the meeting in the Harz mountains in 1921. It considers the fate of his paper and the reasons why he never published it as a single piece. The development of Freud’s ideas about telepathy during the succeeding years and the reasons that prompted him finally to publish his views on thought-transference in 1925 are also considered. The article also discusses the place of the four cases presented in his writings on telepathy over this period, culminating in his new ‘lecture’ on Dreams and Occultism in 1933. It is suggested that Freud’s persuasion that psychoanalysis could credibly account for thought-transference was in part affected by the degree of trust he held in those presenting him with material, but most of all by his own personal experience. Freud held out against opposition from people like Jones on the matter of the worthiness of the subject for investigation, but never succeeded in integrating it more fully into psychoanalysis, and this position is largely unchanged today.
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle-Based Imaging Agents for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Detection
Authors: Peng Xuqi , Lin Gan , Zeng Yun , Lei Zhao , Liu Gang
Published: November 2021

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is characterized by poor prognosis and high mortality. The treatment of HCC is closely related to the stage, and the early-stage of HCC patients usually accompanies a more long-term survival rate after clinical treatment. Hence, there are critical needs to develop effective imaging agents with superior diagnostic precision for HCC detection at an early stage. Recently, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) based imaging agents have gained extensive attentions in HCC detection, which can serve as a multifunctional nanoplatform with controllable size and facile surface functionalization. This perspective summarizes recent advances in MSNs based imaging agents for HCC detection by the incorporation of several clinical imaging modalities. Multi-modal imaging system has been developed for higher spatial resolution and sensitivity. Even though some limitations and challenges need to be overcome, we envision the development of novel MSNs based imaging agents will offer great potential applications in clinical HCC detection.
Identification of m6A-Related lncRNAs Associated With Prognoses and Immune Responses in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Authors: Li Ding , Liang Jiaming , Cheng Cheng , Guo Wenbin , Li Shuolei , Song Wenping , Song Zhenguo , Bai Yongtao , Zhang Yongna , Wu Xuan , Zhang Wenzhou
Published: November 2021

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains the most common type of hematopoietic malignancy in adults and has an unfavorable outcome. Herein, we aimed to construct an N6-methylandenosine (m6A)-related long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) signature to accurately predict the prognosis of patients with AML using the data downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database.

Methods: The RNA-seq and clinical data were obtained from the TCGA AML cohort. First, Pearson correlation analysis was performed to identify the m6A-related lncRNAs. Next, univariate Cox regression analysis was used to determine the candidate lncRNAs with prognostic value. Then, feature selection was carried out by Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) analysis, and seven eligible m6A-related lncRNAs were included to construct the prognostic risk signature. Kaplan–Meier and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed to evaluate the predictive capacity of the risk signature both in the training and testing datasets. A nomogram was used to predict 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year overall survival (OS) of AML patients. Next, the expression levels of lncRNAs in the signature were validated in AML samples by qRT-PCR. Functional enrichment analyses were carried out to identify probable biological processes and cellular pathways. The ceRNA network was developed to explore the downstream targets and mechanisms of m6A-related lncRNAs in AML.

Results: Seven m6A-related lncRNAs were identified as a prognostic signature. The low-risk group hold significantly prolonged OS. The nomogram showed excellent accuracy of the signature for predicting 1-year, 2-year and 3-year OS (AUC = 0.769, 0.820, and 0.800, respectively). Moreover, the risk scores were significantly correlated with enrichment in cancer hallmark- and malignancy-related pathways and immunotherapy response in AML patients.

Conclusion: We developed and validated a novel risk signature with m6A-related lncRNAs which could predict prognosis accurately and reflect the immunotherapy response in AML patients.