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Ethics and Efficiency of Communication during COVID-19 Pandemic; Role of Public Administration Digitalization
Authors:   University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania, Borţea Andra-Nicoleta
Published: September 2021

In the age of technology, communication seems to be much easier for public institutions. Citizens' access to the necessary information is much easier, by accessing official websites or by e-mail. The pandemic has limited people's access to interaction with public institutions, which has increased the need to use online digital tools. Thus, the process of digitalization and the process of modernization of the public administration were hastened. This has led to the emergence of new types of social behaviours that have had negative effects on the use of digital tools by public entities. Until now, several approaches to public administration ethics have existed, and they have mostly centered on the civil servant's behaviour in his interaction with citizens and his respect for the workplace. As the online environment has become a necessity for public services in the digital age, ethics in the public system meets new challenges. Today, there is a need for a modernized digital system for civil servants to use. It should facilitate applicants' access to information and protect the confidentiality of certain information in an ethical and professional manner for all parties involved, in order to reduce misinformation. Misinformation in a pandemic can have serious consequences: it can lead to ignoring official health advice and risky behaviour, or it can have a negative impact on our democratic institutions and societies, as well as on the economic and financial situation. Therefore, there is a need for new protection measures, that can protect people, not only for medical safety in a public institution, but for ethic means in the online environment.
The „One Health” Concept, the Result of the Application of Bio - Economic and Ethical Management in the Development of a Business in the Fisheries Sector
Authors:   Valahia University of Târgoviste, Târgoviste, Romania, Şonea Cristinel Gigi , Isar Petre‐Adrian ,   Ministry of Agriculture, Bucharest, Romania, Şonea Andra Cristina ,   Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health, Bucharest, Romania, Munteanu Alice ,   Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: September 2021

Bio-economic and ethical management in the development of a business in the fisheries sector in the context of a “One Health” aims to implement the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy in terms of exploiting the potential of aquaculture in Romania and the European Union. Aquaculture plays an important role both in Romania and in the European Union in terms of developing a business in this sector, taking into account the ethical component but also the potential of food resources. In order to ensure an adequate level of health in the sector, it is necessary to ensure an adequate management that uses the potential of fishery resources in accordance with the objectives of food security and sustainable development of the European strategy.
Financial Inclusion in ASEAN Countries – A Gender Gap Perspective and Policy Prescriptions
Authors: Raimi Lukman , Panait Mirela ,   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti & Institute of National Economy, Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania, Hysa Eglantina ,   Epoka University, Tirana, Albania
Published: September 2021

Financial inclusion is an increasingly intense issue that is of concern to the credit institutions and the public authorities. It has become topical and gained new value during this period of Covid-19 crisis. Although financial exclusion cuts across demographic categories, but certain categories of financial consumers such as women, young people, people with disabilities and those residing in rural areas have a low presence in the financial services sector. Previous studies attribute the incidence of financial exclusion of some segment of the society to low income, low level of financial education or difficult access to financial products and services generated by poor development of physical infrastructure. Is this true in the case of ASEAN region? A quantitative research approach was adopted in this study, while relying on the secondary data of the World Bank spanning 2011-2017, the UN Women ASEAN Gender Outlook report (2020 -2021), and enriched by scholarly works. The article focuses on the dimensions of the phenomenon of financial inclusion in ASEAN countries, with emphasis on the gender gap financial inclusion. The analysis of the extracted data reveals multiple differences among the countries in the region, a fact that can be explained by the different levels of financial technology development and the governmental interventions implemented to improve financial inclusion. On the strength of the findings, this paper argues that digitalization and financial innovation can also be solutions through which new consumers can be attracted to the financial system, but with these solutions come new challenges related to the protection of personal data and cyber security. For this reason, we believe that increasing financial inclusion must be approached at several levels and must involve joint efforts by public authorities, credit institutions and other categories of stakeholders.
Implementing Quality Management Systems in Preschool Education
Authors:   Valahia University of Targoviste, Targoviste, Romania, Angelescu (Demirci) Violeta Mihaela
Published: September 2021

This paper aims to highlight essential contributions in terms of management development in preschool institutions, the facts that leads to increasing quality of the entire educational process. Approaching this topic and bending with particular interest in the field of formal education in Romania, we dive into the essence of educational management so that we can offer important constructive suggestions for optimizing analysis activities and implicitly increasing performance in terms of specific management of the network of kindergartens. Preschool education is the cornerstone of the formation of human personality, as well as the first gateway to knowledge. To ensure high quality in education, a complex process is needed, very well organized and structured, which must be integrated into the institutional culture of the organization. Talking about quality management while focusing on quality in education represents in fact an analysis and careful research on management actions aimed directly at increasing the satisfaction of the needs of the beneficiaries of the educational system.
Non-Financial Reporting In Emerging Economies Central and South-East Europe
Authors:   University “1 Decembrie 1918” of Alba Iulia, Romania, Lupu Aurel , Ivan Raluca ,   University “1 Decembrie 1918” of Alba Iulia, Romania
Published: September 2021

The research currently presented is related to non-financial reporting and the prevailing reporting practices employed by enterprises posing risks to the environment. The worldwide economy is in a continuous change and the companies must face all the new challenges to assure a good development of their business. One of the most pressing challenge is related to the reporting of information in an integrate form. It is considered that the traditional model of financial reporting does not represent a comprehensive image to assess the previous and future performance of a company. According to the Directive 2014/95/EU regulations, reporting of non-financial information encompasses three major areas: environmental, social, and labour. Each is equally important, though environmental issues seem of particular significance in enterprises posing risks to the environment. The natural environment and its protection are important from the viewpoint of future generations. The transition from voluntary disclosure of non-financial information to mandatory regulation in the EU has taken place due to continuous increasing needs to have more transparency and rigor of information disclosed by companies. Indeed, voluntary reporting of CSR has many aspects of weakness, it is difficult to compare the information of different companies; it is a tool to avoid regulation; lack of execution and accountability; and leads to rhetoric, as corporations continue to create many problems for society.
Deposit Guarantee Systems in Russia and the USA
Authors: Florczak Tomasz , Paduszyńska Marta
Published: September 2021

The purpose of the article/hypothesis: The purpose of the article is to indicate the results of operations of deposit guarantee systems in Russia and the USA. The research hypothesis was that the deposit guarantee system in Russia during the 2004–2018 research period was more heavily burdened with guarantee activities.
Methodology: The article is largely based on a review, analysis and synthesis of selected publications and available statistical data. Additionally, it is expanded by the authors’ conclusions and the results of their research.
Results of the research: They clearly indicate a high burden on the institution guaranteeing deposits in Russia (DIS). This is primarily the result of actions aimed at stabilizing the Russian banking sector.
State Policy of Consumer Protection in the Digital Financial Services Market in Ukraine
Authors: Lobozynska Sophia , Skomorovych Iryna , Vladychyn Ulyana
Published: September 2021

The rapid development of digital financial technologies in Ukraine leads to the emergence of new risks and to significant consumers’ losses in the financial market. The aim of the study is to develop strategic directions of state policy of consumer protection in the digital financial services market considering the best world practices and features of the financial system of Ukraine.

System scientific analysis was used to study the possibilities of implementing international quality standards for digital financial services in Ukrainian legislation. The method of statistical analysis of data was used to form the imperial basis of the study.

Based on the global experience and taking into account the peculiarities of Ukrainian fintech market the state policy should consist of three strategic directions: 1) create a system of legal regulation of the mechanism of protection of consumers’ rights of digital financial services; 2) introducing a risk-oriented approach to regulating the digital financial services delivery process to consumers; 3) strengthening of digital financial literacy and public awareness. Such state policy will form a reliable system of consumer protection in the digital services market in Ukraine.
Arquitectura & investigación. Arte, tipología, política
Authors: Martuccelli Casanova Elio Miguel , Mejía Ticona Víctor Ramiro
Published: September 2021

Este libro presenta una selección de doce trabajos desarrollados en el lapso de un ciclo académico - entre los años 2017 y 2020. Los textos fueron elegidos por su rigurosidad investigativa, la pertinencia de sus enfoques y el cuidado en su redacción. Ya con el corpus de artículos definido, el agrupamiento temático se fue decantando en las tres secciones que organizan el libro: Arquitectura y arte, Arquitectura y tipología, Arquitectura y política. Estos no son los únicos campos que se investiga en el taller, pero pueden definir algunos intereses nítidos de nuestros estudiantes. El arte como una extensión del carácter creativo e interdisciplinar de la arquitectura; la política como un enfoque para identificar las vertientes sociales y discursivas de los edificios; y ya desde una mirada crítica con la misma disciplina, la revisión de algunas tipologías arquitectónicas en su complejidad proyectual, histórica y cultural. De cierta forma, éste libro es un reconocimiento al esfuerzo y talento de nuestros mejores alumnos, y esperamos que sea también un incentivo adicional para nuestros futuros estudiantes. El formato digital responde al anhelo de lograr la mayor difusión de sus trabajos. Las dinámicas editoriales contemporáneas están cambiando rápidamente, y esperamos así responder a la velocidad de esas transformaciones. De cara al futuro, nuestro compromiso es mantener la periodicidad de estas ediciones, en un ciclo que esperamos poder repetir cada tres años. Asimismo, nos esforzaremos en mantener la calidad de los contenidos para ofrecer un aporte a nuestro ámbito académico.
Effects of Methylmethionine Sulfonium Chloride on Activity and Tight Junction Protein Expression of Intestinal Porcine Jejunum Epithelial Cells (IPEC-J2)
Authors: Yang Jianping , Li Xinfeng , Wang Xinlei , Wen Xin , Zhang Tongtong , Xu Wenjie
Published: September 2021

Background: The intestinal mucosal epithelium acts as a physical and biochemical barrier and plays an important role in regulating of barrier function and immune homeostasis. Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (MMSC) is a multifaceted amino acid that is critical to the normal physiology of the gastrointestinal tract. The present study investigated the effects of extracellular MMSC on intestinal epithelial cell line (IPEC-J2). Methods: IPEC-J2 cells were treated with 0.1, 0.5 and 1 mM MMSC, respectively for an additional 24 h. CCK-8 assay was used to evaluate cell proliferation. The cell Annexin V-FITC/PI apoptosis were analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM) method. The mRNA transcript and protein expression levels of tight junction proteins in IPEC-J2 cells were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blotting (WB). Result: The results showed that MMSC could stimulate IPEC-J2 cells proliferation and inhibit cell apoptosis. In addition, the RT-qPCR and WB results indicated that 0.5 mM MMSC significantly increased the mRNA and protein expression of tight junction proteins, including occludin, claudin-1 and zonula occludin-1 (Zo-1). These findings may provide valuable information to investigate further the possible mechanism and function of MMCS on the intestinal barrier function.
Establishment and Preliminary Application of Multiplex Fluorescent Quantitative PCR for Simultaneous Detection of BVDV, BRV and BCV
Authors: Chang Liyun , Liu Zhiyong , Zhao Yuelan , Li Yan , Qin Jianhua
Published: September 2021

Background: In this study, we aimed to establish a multiplex fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method for the identification and detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), bovine rotavirus (BRV) and bovine coronavirus (BCV). Methods: Based on the highly conserved sequences of BVDV E2 gene, BRV VP6 gene and BCV N gene in GenBank, specific primers were designed to amplify the target gene fragments of each virus and the reaction conditions and system were optimized. Multiple fluorescence quantitative methods were established by fluorescence quantitative PCR. Result: The minimum detection limits of plasmid standards for BVDV, BRV and BCV by multiplex fluorescence quantitative PCR were 1.19×102 copies/μL, 3.89×101 copies/μL and 3.74×101 copies/μL, respectively. The lowest sensitivity of the established method was 100 times higher than that of conventional PCR and had high sensitivity. Furthermore, BVDV, BRV and BCV were amplified specifically, with no cross-reactivity with Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus (IBRV). The intra-and inter-group coefficients of variation were less than 1%, showing good assay repeatability. Using the established method and ordinary multiplex PCR to simultaneously detect 150 clinical diarrheal disease material samples, the coincidence rate of samples with mixed infection of the three viruses was 83.3%. The results showed that the multiplex fluorescent quantitative PCR detection method established in this study provides a rapid, sensitive and specific technique for clinical diagnosis and epidemiological monitoring of BVDV, BRV and BCV.
Análise da associação entre adesão terapêutica e letramento em saúde em hipertensos
Authors: Girão Aline Castelo , Magalhães Moreira Thereza Maria , Da Silva Juliana Rodrigues , Gomes Emiliana Bezerra , Da Silva Gilliane Ferreira , Pereira Maria Lúcia Duarte , Santiago Jênifa Cavalcante Dos Santos
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre adesão ao tratamento e letramento funcional em saúde em hipertensos. Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo, realizado na atenção primária em saúde, com 242 hipertensos. Na coleta de dados, foram utilizados o Questionário de adesão ao tratamento da hipertensão arterial e o Morisky Medication Adherence Scale ambos sobre adesão terapêutica e o Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Portuguese-Speaking Adults sobre letramento em saúde. Para a análise descritiva e inferencial, foi usado o software IBM SPSS®, com significância estatística de 5%. Resultados: Os níveis de adesão dos questionários foram diferentes e o letramento em saúde inadequado, sem associação significativa. Conclusão: O letramento funcional em saúde demonstrou alguma influência na adesão, mesmo sem associação significativa, devendo ser considerada na promoção da adesão e na redução de riscos a hipertensos na atenção primária à saúde.
Las palabras compuestas en la lengua aimara
Authors: Vílchez Jiménez Elsa
Published: September 2021

El libro contiene, fundamentalmente, siete capítulos de los cuales el más relevante es el capítulo cinco porque trata sobre la caracterización de las palabras compuestas en aimara, estrictamente como composición nominal. En ciertas áreas léxicas o campos semánticos la composición es un fenómeno productivo. Se considera pertinente abordar los procedimientos morfológicos muy pocos estudiados. Se reconoce la importancia de los factores semánticos, fonológicos y sintácticos. Los compuestos en la lengua aimara dependen de la interpretación del significado convencional atribuido y reconocido por la comunidad aimara. Gracias al proceso de composición los aimaras pueden nombrar su entorno circundante.
FLEXIBLE AND BIODEGRADABLE SENSORS: MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AND DEVICES ON ITS BASIS
Authors: Lapshuda Vladyslav A. , Koval Viktoriia M.
Published: September 2021

Background. Currently, there is a significant number of technologies and materials in the world that are used to manufacture flexible electronics devices. Therefore, a review of various technologies and materials for the manufacture of flexible sensors, which would not be inferior in terms of sensitivity to their solid-state counterparts, is in demand. In addition, most modern flexible electronics technologies are based on the use of artificial polymers, the production of which pollutes the environment and which need to be disposed of at the end of its service life. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find an alternative to artificial polymers, environmentally friendly material.
Objective. The purpose of the paper is to determine design and technological features of manufacturing and application of flexible and biodegradable electronic sensors.
Methods. The article analyses, classifies and compares different technologies and materials for the manufacture of flexible sensors, which would not be inferior to their solid-state counterparts in terms of sensitivity. The technological features of synthesis and the main characteristics of flexible sensors made on the basis of artificial and biodegradable materials were also compared in the paper.
Results. The design and technological features of manufacturing as well as application of flexible electronic sensors in comparison with their solid-state analogues were determined in the paper. Three groups of substrate materials that can be used for the synthesis of flexible sensors have been identified and their performance characteristics analysed. A comparison of different production techniques for flexible electronic sensors in terms of environmental friendliness, cost and manufacturability is carried out.
Conclusions. The most promising biodegradable material, on the surface of which one can create a flexible sensor, is nanocellulose. Different types of printing are the most promising production technique for the manufacture of such devices, because they are cheap and can provide high productivity. Based on the obtained results, it is possible to improve the existing and develop new methods of creating flexible electronics devices that do not require recycling.
NANOCELLULOSE FROM REED STALKS TO IMPROVE THE PROPERTIES OF PAPER FOR PACKAGING FOOD PRODUCTS
Authors: Barbash Valerii A. , Yashchenko Olha V. , Gondovska Anna S. , Yakymenko Olga S.
Published: September 2021

Background. The development of technologies for obtaining materials from plant raw materials, the use of which improves the consumer properties of cardboard and paper products and does not pollute the environment with harmful substances from synthetic polymers, is an urgent problem of our time.
Objective. The purpose of the paper is to obtain pulp and nanocellulose from reed stalks by environmentally friendly methods and apply nanocellulose to improve the quality parameters of paper for packaging food products on automatic machines.
Methods. To obtain pulp from reed stalks with a minimum residual content of lignin and minerals, two processing stages were used: alkaline extraction and organosolv cooking at a temperature of 97 ± 2 °C. Nanocellulose was obtained by the oxidation of organosolv reed pulp with 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO) in the TEMPO / NaBr / NaClO system, which is more environmentally friendly than acid hydrolysis. The resulting nanocellulose was applied to paper samples from waste paper and sulphate unbleached pulp at a consumption from 1 to 3 g/m2.
Results. Organosolv pulp was obtained from reed stalks with a residual lignin content of 0.53 % and an ash content of 0.045 %, which was used to obtain nanocellulose. The resulting nanocellulose particles have a transverse size in the range of 5–20 nm, a length of up to several micrometers, and the tensile strength of nanocellulose films is up to 60 MPa. It is shown that the application of nanocellulose to the surface of the samples increases the breaking strength and breaking length, and reduces the surface absorbency of paper. It was determined that with a nanocellulose consumption of up to 3 g/m2, paper samples have indicators that meet the requirements of the standard for paper for packaging food products on automatic machines.
Conclusions. The use of nanocellulose from reed stalks as a hardening substance for paper production will allow replacing environmentally harmful polymer additives and up to 50 % of more expensive softwood pulp with waste paper, while maintaining paper quality indicators at the level of standard requirements.
DETERMINATION OF “WEAK” BY POWER TRANSFORMERS RELIABILITY OF POWER SYSTEMS ACCORDING TO THE RESULTS OF FAILURE RISK ASSESSMENT UNDER EXTERNAL SHORT CIRCUITS
Authors: Bardik Eugeniy I. , Bolotniy Mykola P. , Koval Yaroslav S.
Published: September 2021

Background. The increase of technological violation intensity and its consequences severity is caused mainly by objectively existing aging and service life depletion of electrical equipment. The power industry liberalization exacerbates the reliable operation problem of the power system and requires identification of power system operation accompanied by the maximum emergency risk with possible cascade accidents development. Therefore, the model development task for assessment of the equipment failure risk based on the diagnostic results of technical condition in particular under short circuit in the external network is relevant today.
Objective. The aim of the work is to develop a fuzzy mathematical model for probability assessment of power transformer failure in the presence of a windings defect, short circuit in external network and emergency risk assessment under power transformers out of service.
Methods. The fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic were used for developing a mathematical model of risk assessment of power trans- former failure. The problems of determining the “weak” in terms of power transformers reliability of power systems based on the results of failure risk assessment due to external short circuits were solved by methods of fuzzy logic and probabilistic-statistical simulation of electric power system modes.
Results. The necessity of complex simulation of electric power system modes is substantiated for probability assessment of power transformer failure under electrical network disturbances. The simulation of technical condition of power transformer windings was carried out. The short circuit influence on operability level of power transformers of electric power system was investigated. The quantitative indicators of operational risk of electric power system were determined under power transformers out of service.
Conclusions. The linguistic mathematical model for estimating the failure probability of power transformer windings in the presence of defect and short circuit in electrical network has been developed to determine the quantitative indicators of emergency risk in power system.
TUNABLE POLARIZERS FOR X-BAND RADAR AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Bulashenko Andrew V. , Piltyay Stepan I. , Kalinichenko Yelyzaveta I. , Bulashenko Oleksandr V.
Published: September 2021

Background. Nowadays processing of signal polarizations is widely applied in modern information and telecommunication radio engineering systems for different purposes. Commonly polarization processing is carried out in polarization adaptive antenna systems. The essential elements of such systems are transformation devices for polarization processing. They perform the transformation of the types of polarization and separate the different types to isolated channels. The most simple, effective, technological and actual for analysis are polarizers based on square waveguides with irises and posts.
Objective. The purpose of this work is to improve the electromagnetic characteristics of an adjustable polarizer by creating a mathematical model of such device. The device must provide optimized polarization and matching characteristics.
Methods. The article presents a mathematical model of a waveguide polarizer with irises and posts by the decomposition method using wave transmission and scattering matrices. The developed model takes into account the influence of the polarizer design parameters on its characteristics.
Results. The article contains the results of calculations based on the developed mathematical model of the polarizer. In addition, the results of modelling of the device using the finite element method are presented for comparison. For the developed waveguide polarizer we have compared the polarization characteristics and the matching.
Conclusions. The created mathematical model allows us to effectively analyse the characteristics when the design parameters change. These parameters include the size of the wall of the square waveguide, the heights of the irises and posts, the distance between them, the thickness of the irises and posts. The developed polarizer is recommended for the application in modern telecommunication and radar systems.
PECULIARITIES OF USAGE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES IN THE TRAINING OF A MODERN SPECIALIST
Authors: Oleinik Tatyana
Published: September 2021

The article examines the problematic issues of a broader understanding of inclusive education, in particular, the social dimension, emphasizing the openness and accessibility of education for all as a basis for addressing societal challenges. The peculiarities of the implementation of Europeana digital cultural heritage resources into the educational process are considered, the educational potential of which in the formation of digital competence of educators determines the search for innovative approaches and resources. It is proposed to introduce courses for first-year students on the peculiarities of the use of digital, which increases the level of the formation of their critical thinking and creativity in the open education circumstance.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF DIAGNOSTICS TA SHLYAKHIV FORMUVANNYA VIDPOVIDALNOSTI SPECIFICATIONS MAYBUTNIKH FAKHIVTSIV
Authors: Bogdan Zhanna , Pidbutska Nina , Sereda Nataliia , Solodovnyk Tatyana
Published: September 2021

A theoretical and methodological analysis of the definition of “visibility” was carried out in the statti; the analysis of the specific structure of the specificity of the specificity, which includes cognitive, motivational, behavioral-volitional, moral and spiritual components. On the basis of the given structure, which allows to investigate the levels of formation of personal responsibility from over-responsibility to irresponsibility for all components, the diagnosis of the level of personal responsibility of the applicants of the second educational level was carried out. “Master” in three specialties 053 “Psychology”, 011 “Educational, pedagogical sciences”, 281 “Public administration and administration”. It has been stated that there is no sufficient developmental evidence for all the components, but that there is a need to make a sound box and the necessary development process for the development of such solutions. On the basis of irrelevant results, a psycho-pedagogical program is pro-proponated, which consists of three blocks - informational, operational-operational and reflexive - for a comprehensive development of the level of development of students of specialties.
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES OF EMOTIONAL READINESS FOR SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Khavina Iryna , Chebakova Yulia
Published: September 2021

The emotional component of professional competence of the future is investigated specialists. The focus is on the level of emotional readiness of first-year students to successful educational activities in higher education institutions. Described methods allow you to identify first-year students’ of higher education institutions levels of learning motivation, interest and emotional states to successful educational activities. The results of research formed conclusions about the significance of emotions for first-year students during their studying in higher education institutions.
EFFICIENCY OF MANAGEMENT DECISIONSIN THE SYSTEM OF PERSONAL QUALITIES OF A LEADER
Authors: Romanovskiy Olexandr , Ponomarev Olexandr , Hura Tatyana
Published: September 2021

The author considers the sense and significance of efficiency as an extremely important, but still insufficiently studied quality of a leader’s personality. Shows the professional and personal importance of the promptness of the timely adoption of adequate management decisions by the leader, especially in difficult problem situations. The conditions and pedagogical technologies for the formation and development of efficiency as an integral component of leadership potential are presented and analyzed. The need to include efficiency in the system of necessary personal qualities of a leader has been substantiated.
STRESS RESISTANCE AND COPY STRATEGIES OF STUDENTS ’BEHAVIOR DURING THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Cherkashyn Andrii
Published: September 2021

The article considers the main approaches to the problem of stress resistance of students in higher education institutions of Ukraine. It is determined that a number of scientists consider stress resistance as a property of the individual that determines its effective activity, and others as cognitively conditioned mechanisms for overcoming stress. It is noted that in psychological science there are other views on the stress resistance of the individual, but when studying the stress resistance of students in the educational process of higher education, it is advisable to use the above approaches. Studies suggest that most students have low levels of psychological stress, mental stress and medium, high levels of resilience. The main coping strategies of students’ behavior in stressful situations are “confrontational coping”, “avoidance”, “self-control” and “problem solving planning”.
THE INFLUENCE OF MASS AND INERTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ADDITIONAL VISCOELASTIC SUPPORT IN THE NONSTATIONARY DEFORMING OF A RECTANGULAR PLATE
Authors: Voropay Alexey , Yegorov Pavel
Published: September 2021

The nonstationary loading of a mechanical system consisting of a rectangular elastic isotropic plate and an additional viscoelastic support is investigated. The main attention is devoted to taking into account the mass and inertial characteristics of the additional viscoelastic support during modeling. As the main object, to which an additional support is attached, a plate of medium thickness within the framework of Timoshenko's hypotheses is considered. Since the focus of the paper is on the influence of the additional support, the plate itself is assumed to be hinged for simplicity of its model. We point out that the results presented are applicable to other objects that have additional supports (beams, plates and shells, which can have different supports along the contour and different shapes in plan). Nonstationary deformation is caused by the application of an external transverse disturbing load to the plate. The influence of the additional support on the deformation of the plate is replaced by the application of an unknown additional variable concentrated force, which, in fact, is the reaction of interaction between the plate and the additional support. The determination of this unknown reaction is reduced to solving the first kind Volterra integral equation. In this work, the main analytical relations for obtaining integral equations or their systems are derived, and an algorithm for their solving is presented. The results of calculations for specific numerical values are described. Moreover, the effect of an additional viscoelastic support on the plate is considered, both with and without taking into account the mass and inertial characteristics of the support. It is shown that for small masses the effect is practically absent, which can serve as an indirect proof of the correctness of the model obtained. As the main conclusion, it can be pointed out that the mass and inertial characteristics of the additional viscoelastic support have a noticeable effect on the vibration process, on both the amplitude and phase characteristics.
Relevance of Sleep Disturbances to Orthopaedic Surgery
Authors: Beetz Gabrielle , Herrero Babiloni Alberto , Jodoin Marianne , Charlebois-Plante Camille , Lavigne Gilles J. , De Beaumont Louis , Rouleau Dominique M.
Published: September 2021

➤ Sleep disturbances can increase the risk of falls and motor vehicle accidents and may reduce bone density.

➤ Poor sleep can lead to worse outcomes after fracture, such as chronic pain and delayed recovery.

➤ Orthopaedic surgeons can play an important role in the screening of sleep disorders among their patients.
Snapping Hamstring Tendons Case Report
Authors: Patel Nimit , Weekes Danielle G. , Hadley Christopher J. , Weick Madison , Tjoumakaris Fotios P. , Tucker Bradford S.
Published: September 2021

Case:

A 14-year-old girl with a hypermobility syndrome presented with bilateral snapping semimembranosus (SM) and semitendinosus (ST) tendons. After failure of conservative treatment, she was treated with tenotomy of SM and later tendon transposition of her ST to her gracilis.

Conclusions:

Surgical treatment of snapping hamstring tendons has historically consisted of the release of the tendon insertions (tenotomy) or tendon harvest. This new surgical technique describes an alternative technique for definitive management with tenotomy and tendon transposition where the snapping ST is transposed to the gracilis tendon to maintain hamstring muscle length, strength, and function.
Use of an Intramedullary Nail to Guide Distal Femoral Resection in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Keshen Sam , Lee Jong Min , Khoshbin Amir , Atrey Amit
Published: September 2021

Case:

A 67-year-old female patient presented for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) 4 years after receiving an antegrade femoral nail for bisphosphonate-induced femur fracture. She underwent a single-stage procedure with retention of femoral hardware. The femoral nail was used as a surrogate guide to reference the anatomical axis of the femur to position the distal femoral cutting block with good results.

Conclusion:

TKA is possible in patients with femoral intramedullary hardware without the need for hardware removal or extramedullary referencing. This report highlights a technique for the alignment of the femoral component by using the implanted femoral nail as an in situ guide for the placement of the distal femoral cutting block.
Buku Ajar Al-Islam Dan Kemuhammadiyahan - 3 (AIK - 3)
Authors:   Ima Faizah, Handayani Puspita
Published: September 2021

Alhamdulillah dengan memanjatkan rasa syukur kepada Allah SWT, yang atas izin dan pertolonganNya semata, akhirnya buku ajar Al-Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan 3 bisa tersusun. Penyajian buku ajar AIK 3 ini disusun dalam rangka memberikan wawasan kepada mahasiswa tentang materi dasar kemuhammadiyahan, meliputi: sejarah, ideologi, muhammadiyah sebagai gerakanIslam, sosial, pendidikan dan pemberdayaan perempuan, serta pedoman hidup Islami. Bagaimana Muhammadiyah dalam peran kebangsaan
The effect of Kahoot on undergraduate student anxiety and confidence when studying statistics
Authors: Shaker Amanda J , Hurst Pamela S , Marshall Ellen M
Published: September 2021

Many undergraduate students are required to study statistics, but often struggle understanding concepts, lack engagement, lack confidence, or feel anxious about statistics. Kahoot is a game-based learning platform that can be used to increase student engagement and learning through real-time quizzes. This study aimed to evaluate the use of Kahoot on improving students’ experience of studying statistics in an undergraduate (year 2) course. Pre and post Likert scale questionnaires (including Statistical Anxiety Measure - SAM) were used to collect student responses about their statistics study experience. Questions related to anxiety, confidence, and for the post quiz, additional questions on the impact of Kahoot on behavioural engagement. Post survey results indicate positive changes in students’ perceptions towards studying statistics in terms of anxiety and confidence. Kahoot was shown to have a significant and positive effect on student confidence and was also linked to lowered anxiety. Despite limited data, help-seeking anxiety explained over 50% of variation in final exam performance. Further research is recommended on the effect of Kahoot on student anxiety when studying statistics, particularly as it relates to confidence and performance.
Characterizing Multiscale Effects of Climatic Factors on the Temporal Variation of Vegetation in Different Climatic Regions of China
Authors: zhu hongfen , Ding Haoxi , Bi Rutian , Hou Meiting
Published: September 2021

Vegetation dynamic is sensitive to climatic warming, and is affected by individual or combined climatic factors at different temporal scale with different intensity. Previous studies have unraveled the relationships between vegetation condition and individual climatic factors; however, it is unclear whether the effects of single or combined climatic factors on vegetation dynamic was dominant for different temporal scales, vegetation types, and climatic regions. The objective of this study was to explore the scale-specific univariate and multivariate controls on vegetation over the period 1982–2015 using bivariate wavelet coherency (BWC), multiple wavelet coherence (MWC), and multiple empirical model decomposition (MEMD). The results indicated that the significant vegetation dynamics were mainly located at scales of 1, 0.5, and 0.3 years. The combined explanatory power of the seven climatic factors on the vegetation were greater at the short-term and long-term scales, while the individual climatic factor might affect vegetation dynamic in the seasonal and medium-term scales at some climatic regions. The combined effect of climatic factors in grassland of Tibetan Plateau (TP) and Tempera grassland of Inner Mongolia (TGIM) regions were the greatest, which were 65.06% and 59.53%, respectively. The explanatory powers of climate for crop dynamics between temperate humid & subhumid Northeast China (THSNC) and TP, warm-temperate humid & subhumid North China (WHSNC) and subtropical humid Central & South China (SHCSC), and TGIM and temperate & warm-temperate desert of Northwest China (TWDNC) were equivalent, which were around 47%, 45%, and 39%, respectively. Farming practices in cropland could alleviate the spatial variation of the relationships between climate and vegetation, while enhance the temporal difference of their relationships. Additionally, the dominant influencing factor among different regions varied greatly in the medium-term scale. Collectively, the results might provide alternative perspective for understanding vegetation evolution in response to climatic changes in China.
Maternal bleeding complications in pregnancies affected by red blood cell alloimmunization
Authors: Beitl Klara , Holzer Iris , Körmöczi Günther F. , Hein Antonia Valentina , Föster Judit , Seemann Rudolf , Ott Johannes , Ulm Barbara
Published: September 2021

Purpose
To investigate whether women with red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization are more likely to experience bleeding complications during pregnancy or delivery than women without RBC alloimmunization.
Methods
Retrospective study involving all singleton pregnancies affected by RBC alloimmunization and without pre-existing maternal bleeding disorders or placenta previa, from 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2019 (“cases”). Only bleedings not related to invasive procedures (amnio- or cordocenteses) were included. Cases were compared to controls without RBC alloimmunization, matched for maternal age and body mass index, from the same tertiary referral center in Austria.
Results
130 cases were compared to 130 controls. Cases had significantly more previous pregnancies and miscarriages and their newborns had lower birthweight and were more often transferred to the intensive care unit than newborns of controls. 18/130 (13.8%) cases, compared to 8/130 (6.2%) controls experienced any bleeding during pregnancy or delivery (p = 0.061). Bleeding most often happened during the third trimester (cases: 4.6% vs. controls 0.8%, p = 0.12) and during or after delivery (cases: 7.7% vs. controls: 4.6%, p = 0.168). Binary logistic regression for the prediction of any bleeding complication during pregnancy, delivery or postpartum revealed immunization against RBC antigens as the only independent contributor (p = 0.04). Age, smoking, or previous obstetric history had no influence on the likelihood of maternal bleeding complications. Neither RBC antibody specificity nor titers were predictive of maternal bleeding during pregnancy or delivery.
Conclusion
Pregnancies affected by RBC alloimmunization are at increased risk of maternal bleeding complications during pregnancy and delivery.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Midwifery Survey Into Attitudes Towards the COVID-19 Vaccine
Authors: Odejinmi Funlayo , Mallick Rebecca , Neophytou Christina , Mondeh Kade , Hall Megan , Scrivener Claire , Tibble Katie , Turay-Olusile Mary , Deo Nandita , Oforiwaa Doreen , Osayimwen Rita
Published: September 2021

Background: Ethnic minority populations have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emerging evidence suggests a lower uptake of the vaccine in ethnic minority populations, particularly Black females of reproductive age. Midwives are the principal healthcare professionals responsible for counselling the pregnant population on decisions relating to vaccine uptake. The aim of this study was to explore midwifery uptake of and attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine in two ethnically diverse areas.Methods: A 45-point questionnaire was circulated over a six-week period to midwives employed in two teaching hospitals in England; London (Barts Health NHS Trust) and Sussex (Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH)). A total of 278 out of 868 midwives responded. Results were analysed to determine vaccine uptake as well as factors influencing vaccine hesitancy and decision-making between the two trusts and ethnic groups. Thematic analysis was also undertaken. Results: Midwives of black ethnicity were over 4-times less likely to have received a COVID-19 vaccine compared to white ethnicity midwives (52% vs 85%, OR=0.22, p<0.001). Overall, there were no significant differences between trusts in receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine (p=0.13). Midwives at Barts Health were significantly more likely to have tested positive for COVID-19 compared to midwives at BSUH (OR=2.47, p=0.01). There was no statistical difference between ethnicities in testing positive for COVID-19 (p=0.86). Midwives at Barts Health had a higher occurrence of concerns relating to the vaccine being developed too fast (OR=2.06, p=0.01), allowing the government to track individuals (OR=9.13, p=0.001), interfering with fertility (OR=2.02, p=0.03), or transmitting the virus (OR=7.22, p=0.006), compared to BSUH. Black midwives had a higher occurrence of all concerns examined compared to white midwives; the most pronounced difference was in concerns relating to the long-term effects of the vaccine (adjusted OR=4.97, p<0.001), concerns relating to the speed in which the vaccine was developed (adjusted OR=5.59, p<0.001) and concerns regarding the vaccine containing meat products (adjusted OR=6.31, p<0.001).Conclusion: This study highlights the significantly higher level of vaccine hesitancy amongst black ethnicity midwives and offer insights into midwives’ views and concerns to facilitate future targeted public health interventions for the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Did The First COVID-19 Lockdown Affect Persons With Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Norway? A Qualitative Study
Authors: Leonhardt Marja , Brodahl Morten , Cogan Nicola , Lien Lars
Published: September 2021

Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 with its severe social restrictions touched the daily life of most people. While everyday social life becomes difficult for citizens with economic and cultural capital, it becomes even worse for vulnerable groups such as persons with mental health and substance use disorders, who are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion. The aim of this study is to investigate how the first COVID-19 lockdown affected the everyday life and health of persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.Methods: This qualitative study reports data from 17 individual interviews and one focus group of five participants, all with a self-reported mental health and substance use disorder. Interviews were conducted based on a semi-structured interview guide in September and October 2020 in a medium-sized local authority in Norway. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. A reference group of people with varied knowledge and experiences of the phenomenon were involved in study design, recruitment, data generation and analysis.Results: The analysis identified four interrelated main themes, describing how the first lockdown affected the everyday life and health of persons suffering from a mental health and substance use disorder: 1) The COVID-19 outbreak as a perceived challenge, 2) A decline in mental health and well-being, 3) Increased substance use challenges, and 4) Diverse experiences with health and social services. The results show that people with a co-occurring disorder have challenges with digital tools and/or do not have the appropriate equipment. Further, participants were not concerned about becoming infected themselves, but infecting others.Conclusion:Persons with a mental health and substance use disorder face major challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a need to maintain continuous low-threshold services especially directed towards persons with co-occurring disorders during the pandemic. Furthermore, it is important to improve the digital skills of every service user or offer alternatives to digital consultations and meetings.