bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Abordaje laparoscópico simultáneo del cáncer de colon con metástasis hepáticas
Authors:   Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires. Argentina, Maurette Rafael J. , García Ejarque Marcos D. , Ruiz Hernán , Bregante Mariano L. , Bogetti Diego J. , Cillo Mariano , Estefanía Diego , Bugallo Fernando , Patrón Uriburu Juan C. , Tyrrell Carlos R. , Salomón Mario C. , Pirchi Daniel E.
Published: November 2020

Background: In patients with colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases (CLM), complete resection of the primary tumor with the metastases is the only option for curative treatment. Several case series have been reported but no randomized controlled trials have been published. Objective: The aim was to evaluate if the simultaneous laparoscopic resection of the primary colon tumor and liver metastases is feasible and safe. Material and methods: A retrospective study was conducted with patients with suspected CLM sche- duled for simultaneous laparoscopic resection of the primary tumor of the colon and liver metastases. The preoperative and operative variables, short- and long-term outcomes and pathological variables were analyzed. Results: A total of 89 laparoscopic liver resections (LLR) were performed during the study period. In 28 patients, LLR was simultaneous with other procedures, 21 of which corresponded to laparoscopic colon resection. Mean surgical time for both procedures was 407 minutes. Mean hospital length of stay was 8 days. None of the patients died and overall morbidity rate was 71% with only one major complication. Overall survival and relapse-free survival at three years was 55.2% and 16.3%, respectively. Conclusion: This is the first publication analyzing this approach in our country. In well selected cases, the simultaneous laparoscopic approach is feasible, with low morbidity and mortality and acceptable oncological results.
Neumatosis intestinal. Rara presentación de abdomen agudo
Authors:   Servicio de Cirugía General. Hospital Interzonal Dr. Prof. Ramon Carrillo. Ciudadela, Buenos Aires. Argentina., Mazzei Fabiana B. , Mazzei Nicolás F. , Magraht Carolina , Fusco Diego M. , Herrera Diego G.
Published: November 2020

Pneumatosis intestinalis is a rare condition characterized by the presence of gas in the submucosa or subserosa of the intestinal wall. We report two cases associated with generalized abdominal pain and rebound tenderness. The computed tomography (CT) scans in both cases showed bowel distention, pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas. Both patients underwent emergency surgery which demonstrated bowel necrosis with mesenteric ischemia, consistent with the CT images. Both patients died (one during surgery and the other in the immediate postoperative period).
National Human Rights Institutions and Sustainable Development with Specific Reference to Selected African Examples
Authors: Mubangizi John
Published: November 2020

That National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play an important role in the protection and promotion of human rights is a well-known fact. This has been widely acknowledged by the United Nations (UN). Also well-known is the fact that several African countries have enacted new constitutions during the last two to three decades. One of the most salient features of those new constitutions is that they establish NHRIs, among other things. Given their unique role and mandate, these NHRIs can and do play an important role in the realisation of the sustainable development goals contained in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Adopting a case study approach, this article explores the role NHRIs have played in the promotion and protection of human rights in selected African countries and implications for sustainable development in those countries. The main argument is that there are several lessons African countries can learn from each other on how their NHRIs can more meaningfully play that role. Accordingly, best practice and comparative lessons are identified and it is recommended that NHRIs can contribute to sustainable development more meaningfully if they can make themselves more relevant, credible, legitimate, efficient and effective.
Editorial
Authors: Abioye Funmi
Published: November 2020

Editorial
THE DELICATE OF THE LETTER «I» OR AGAIN ABOUT THE ESSENCE OF CULTURE
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Medvedev А.V.
Published: November 2020

Culturology is a young science, however, it claims to be integrative in the system of humanitarian knowledge. One of the reasons for this is the development of our own conceptual framework, creation of its own thesaurus. The central concept of science is the concept of «culture». Today, there are several hundreds of culture definitions, which is a consequence of the variety of research methods. The term «culture» is widely used both as a word of everyday speech, and as a scientific concept. The article analyzes the practice of using the word «culture» in everyday speech, in journalism, which makes it possible to understand how the term is perceived by the public consciousness, which in turn acts as an empirical basis for a theoretical understanding of the essence of culture. For the extra-scientific practice of using the word «culture», two fundamental meanings are characteristic. Firstly, culture is understood as a certain individual integrity (national culture, art culture, religious culture, etc.); secondly, the word culture expresses the level of development of something (a culture of behavior, a culture of thinking, etc.). Moreover, the first meaning, as a rule, is limited to the field of art. The purpose of the article is to characterize the phenomenon of culture as a border separating natural being and social being. Culture is the essence of human, not natural being, it is the noumenon of society, which is a system of phenomena, each of which is a specific side of its own human being. In light of this, to consider culture only the level of positive values seems incorrect, since negative values also apply to society. Culture as a border separating the two spheres of being is the interior and exterior sides, but these are sides of a single whole, which allows us to see the unity of the natural and social in culture, and this allows us to abandon the opposition «nature — culture».
PHILOSOPHY OF POSTMODERNISM ABOUT PLURALIZATION AND POLITIZATION AS BASIC TENDENCIES OF RELIGION TRANSFORMATION IN MODERN SOCIETY
Authors:   Pacific Higher Naval School named after S.O. Makarov of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Vladivostok, Russia, Kuleshov V.E. , Tsareva N.A. ,   Pacific Higher Naval School named after S.O. Makarov of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Vladivostok, Russia
Published: November 2020

The relevance of the article lies in the need to analyze and evaluate the role of religion in post-postmodern society. The problems of the global technogenic society require not only scientific solutions, but also their moral assessment. The strengthening of the role of religion and its relevance in society is due to its ethical content and focus on the spiritual life of a person. The purpose of this article is to examine the features of understanding religion in the philosophy of postmodernism, in order to understand the processes in the sphere of religion at the beginning of the XXI century. Representatives of European postmodernism carried out a reflection of the postmodern era, including the state of religion. The scientific novelty of the research consists in considering two aspects of postmodernism’s view of religion. First, philosophers foresaw the wide spread of non-confessional religion, the coexistence of various religious forms. The transformation of the forms, status and role of religion in postmodernism was explained by the pluralism of postmodern society (the complexity of modern societies, processes, different worldviews, beliefs). The essence of religion is not connected with traditional religious dogmas, but with the possibility of spiritual transformation of a person. Religious experience can be translated through art (J. Deleuze), self-awareness (M. Foucault). Second, postmodern philosophers reveal the socio-political role of religion. Traditional religious teachings are considered as constructions of the human mind created by the power structures of society. individuals are Managed in society through religious discourse (M. Foucault). The main function of religion is to compel people, so we should be freed from the authoritarian power of traditional religion. In modern society religion continues to be the most important element. As a result of the development of the features of postmodern society, the «pluralization of the religious situation» occurs and the tendency to politicize it increases. Non-traditional religious movements and various forms of religion are widely spread. Reflections on the religion of representatives of postmodernism remain relevant, since they allow us to focus on the spiritual component of religion, to understand the status and position of religion in modern society.
ACTIVATION OF MECHANISMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Orenburg State University, Orenburg, Russia / Institute of Economics, Ural branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yekaterinburg, Russia, Doroshenko S.V. , Eroshenko E.P. ,   Institute of Economics, Ural branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yekaterinburg, Russia
Published: November 2020

The national project «Small and medium-sized entrepreneurship and support for individual entrepreneurial initiative» has identified very ambitious targets for achieving by 2024, including: the number of people employed in the field of small and medium-sized businesses — 25 million people. It is impossible to solve the tasks set, taking into account the demographic problems of Russia, as well as to ensure the implementation of the priorities of scientific and technical development of the country, without the active involvement of young people in business activities. The formation of an appropriate environment in universities is one of the mechanisms for the development of young people entrepreneurial activity. The purpose of the research is to substantiate the activation directions of mechanisms for the development of youth entrepreneurship in Russian universities. The ecosystem approach was the theoretical basis. The methodological basis was general scientific methods: comparative analysis, content analysis, grouping method. An analysis of the supporting and developing entrepreneurial initiatives experience of in the foreign educational institutions — Stanford University, Catholic University of Leuven and Pohang University of science and technology — showed that success is largely determined by the presence of an effective partnerships system, primarily with business representatives. In this regard, 10 Russian universities that occupy leading positions in the QS 2019 international ranking were analyzed using the author’s previously developed methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of a comprehensive mechanism for developing youth entrepreneurship based on interaction with partners. The scientific novelty of the presented research results consists in the selection based on the results of the assessment of four universities groups: 1) with a relatively uniform development of various areas (education, infrastructure, popularization), 2) with a priority on the practical component, 3) with an emphasis on educational content and popularization, 4) with the implementation of individual entrepreneurial initiatives of young people. The directions of mechanisms activation of the youth entrepreneurship development are formed taking into account the selected universities groups. At the same time, for each of them, the emphasis is on the need to attract more partners for the development of youth entrepreneurial initiatives, especially given the limited University resources.
VALUE-BASED MANAGEMENT IN THE AGE OF DIGITIZATION
Authors:   Kaliningrad State Technical University, Kaliningrad, Russia, Mnatsakanyan A.G. , Kharin A.G. ,   Kaliningrad State Technical University, Kaliningrad, Russia
Published: November 2020

The digital economy has a growing role in the processes of socio-economic development. To support this trend and the growing contribution of the digital economy to the growth of private and public welfare, it is necessary to improve corporate governance methods and practices. Among modern business management methods, an important place belongs to value-based management. However, in the case of companies in the digital economy, the application of this management model is difficult. There are two types of digital business value-based management issues. They are due to the imperfection of the measurement methodology, as well as to the inaccessibility and incompatibility of information. The purpose of this paper is to formulate approaches to value-based management of digital economy companies. We analyze the key problems that arise in the process of managing a digital business, consider various methods for measuring the value of digital companies, and suggest ways to improve their value-based management. The scientific basis of our work is empirical and theoretical research methods. This paper uses the results of similar topics and the authors’ own developments. Analysis and generalization of this material made it possible to synthesize new approaches to solving the problem of digital business management. We conclude that value-based management changes significantly at the digitalization stage. The role of the determinants of value goes to factors that have an intangible form. Therefore, the key source of value creation, wealth growth is the ability of companies to use the capabilities of digital technology, while not forgetting the sustainability of the business. We think that the best solution to this problem is to create a management system that, on the one hand, covers the main operational, financial and social aspects of the company, and on the other, takes into account the features of digital business. A system that is designed to meet these requirements will provide managers with an effective tool for managing the company, which will ensure its sustainable development.
WORLD PRACTICE OF ORGANIZING CORPORATE STARTUP STUDIOS
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Popov A.N.
Published: November 2020

The relevance of this study is determined by the need to find effective models for the development of corporate innovations due to the low level of digitalization of Russian business, the negative dynamics of the share of innovative goods and services in the total volume of goods / services sold. Also, the need to introduce new forms of open innovation is confirmed by the presence of such negatively influencing factors as multi-stage corporate business processes and the difference between corporate and startup cultures. The purpose of this study is to identify the advantages and limitations of the corporate startup studio model as a new form of corporate innovation. The author’s classification of the types of corporate startup studios, as well as the identification of the advantages and potential limitations of this model, constitutes the scientific novelty of this review. As the methodological base of the study, methods based on a systematic approach were used, methods of synthesis, induction and classification techniques were applied. Based on the study of the organization and activities of 15 corporate start-up studios from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Norway, Denmark, the USA, Mexico and Russia, a classification of organizational forms of corporate startup studios was formed depending on the structure of ownership of capital and the features of each were revealed. Further in the work, the resource base necessary for the creation and development of innovative projects within corporate startup studios was analyzed. Based on the above review, analysis and classification of the practices of organizing and operating foreign corporate startup studios, the author identifies and justifies the advantages and limitations of this model of corporate innovation development. The results of this study can be used as a guide when introducing new models of corporate innovation. Further research in this area may be directed to the development of applied models of business processes for corporate startup studios adapted to Russian business realities.
Transporte de pacientes críticos: a visão do enfermeiro
Authors: Filho José Petrucio da Silva , Dos Reis Rosane Pereira , Barbosa Douglas Ferreira Rocha , Lima Adriana Leal , Gomes Marcelle Perdigão , Bezerra Daniele Gonçalves , Jacob Layanne Ramalho , Martins Alaine dos Santos Silva , Da Silva Janieide Ferreira , Dos Santos Michelâyne Raniely
Published: November 2020

O objetivo desse estudo é descrever a visão do enfermeiro frente ao transporte de pacientes crítico. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, em que foram consultadas junto à Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS) acessando as bases de dados: Medical Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e Base de Dados em Enfermagem (BDENF), totalizando 11 artigos. Para que aconteça um transporte garantido, é indispensável um bom planejamento, uma equipe habilitada e, quando necessário for, o uso de equipamentos confiáveis, para submissão de um paciente ao transporte. Neste estudo ficou claro que em virtude da variedade da área de intervenções e fatores que intervêm e, em alguns casos, limitam as intervenções, o transporte do paciente crítico é uma circunstância complicada que envolve aspectos proeminentes, especialmente no que se refere à atuação dos profissionais durante o seu processo, percebe-se que ações de melhorias para um transporte seguro de todos os pacientes críticos precisam ser criadas, padronizando ações e processos através de protocolos para que todos os profissionais sigam a mesma linha de cuidado.
OXYGEN TRANSPORT FUNCTION AND GAS TRANSMITTERS OF THE BLOOD DURING CHRONIC ATHEROSCLEROTIC OCCLUSION OF THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY AND AFTER LOOP ENDATERECTOM
Authors:   Brest Regional Clinical Hospital, Brest, Belarus, Zasimovich V. N. , Zinchuk V. V. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Ioskevich N. N. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
Published: November 2020

Background. The restoration of arterial blood flow does not guarantee the restoration of adequate oxygenation of the tissues of the lower extremity after chronic ischemia.Purpose. To study the patterns of changes in oxygen transport function (OTF) and blood gas transmitters in patients who underwent loop endaterectomy (LEAE) from the superficial femoral artery (SFA).Material and methods. We examined 103 patients with occlusion of SFA, which was eliminated by the method of LEAE. The OTF indices, the content of nitrogen monoxide and hydrogen sulfide were determined before the operation as well as on the third and eighth day of the postoperative period.Results. The obtained data suggested an increase in the saturation of venous blood with oxygen and concentration of gas transmitters in сhronic ischemia and after LEAE.Conclusions. The revealed patterns substantiate the effectiveness of LEAE for chronic lower limb ischemia.
AUTOLOGOUS BONE MARROW ASPIRATES IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC WOUNDS
Authors:   Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, Vitebsk, Belarus, Fedzianin S. D.
Published: November 2020

Background: The problem of treating chronic wounds remains topical.Aim: To develop a method for the treatment of chronic wounds, which is based on the use of autoaspirates of the red bone marrow. Material and methods: The sternum was punctured by the needle of I.A. Kassirsky and red bone marrow was collected. The wound surface was treated with a Folkman spoon. An automyeloaspirate was introduced into the edges of the wound and applied to the surface of the wound.The 47 patients with chronic wounds were examined. The main group consisted of 24 patients. The area of the wounds is 87.75+11.51 cm2.The control group consisted of 23 patients. The area of the wounds is 88.52+13.71 cm2.Results: The duration of the phase of formation and maturation of granulation tissue in the main group was 5 (4.75; 7.0) days, and in the control group it was 12 (9.0; 16.0) (p <0.05).Conclusions: The developed method enables to significantly reduce the duration of phase 2 of the wound healing process by 7 days.
THE EFFECT OF SINGLE COMPLEX INTOXICATION WITH MORPHINE AND ALCOHOL ON THE CONTENT OF NEUROACTIVE AMINO ACIDS IN THE BRAIN OF RATS
Authors:   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Velichko I. M. , Lelevich S. V. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Lelevich V. V. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus
Published: November 2020

Background. Cases of combined consumption of surfactants (alcohol and opiates) in both the adult population and adolescents are quite common at present. An important role in the functional activity of the central nervous system is played by neuroactive amino acids, the level of which changes under the influence of psychotropic substances.Purpose. To study the content of neuroactive amino acids in the cerebral cortex, striatum, hypothalamus, midbrain and cerebellum in acute alcohol and morphine intoxication, as well as the complex administration of these substances.Material and methods. The experiments were carried out on white outbred male rats. Using the HPLC method in different parts of the brain, the levels of neurogenic amino acids were determined in acute alcohol and morphine intoxication, as well as their complex administration in different sections.Results. Acute complex morphine-alcohol intoxication is accompanied by manifestation of excitation processes in the striatum and hypothalamus, as well as inhibition in the midbrain. Alcohol-morphine intoxication leads to an increase in the content of GABA in all brain regions studied except the hypothalamus.Conclusion. Morphine-alcohol intoxication is accompanied by a decrease in the glycine content in the striatum, as well as an increase in its concentration in the midbrain and the level of glutamate in the hypothalamus. Alcohol-morphine intoxication leads to an increase in GABA levels in the cerebral cortex, striatum, midbrain and cerebellum.
CONGENITAL TOXOPLASMOSIS. CLINICAL OBSERVATION
Authors:   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Paltseva A. I. , Zverko V. L. ,   Grodno Regional Clinical Perinatal Center, Grodno, Belarus, Sinitsa L. N. ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Belarus, Ponomarenko S. M. ,   Grodno Regional Clinical Perinatal Center, Grodno, Belarus, Denisik N. I. ,   Grodno Regional Children's Clinical Hospital, Grodno, Belarus, Kukharchik J. V. ,   Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernоvtsy, Ukraine, Krautsevich-Miakishava V. G. ,   City Clinical Emergency Hospital of Grodno, Grodno, Belarus, Bozer A. P. ,   Grodno Regional Clinical Perinatal Center, Grodno, Belarus
Published: November 2020

The article presents a review of the literature and clinical observation of a newborn with congenital toxoplasmosis. The difficulties of diagnosing the asymptomatic form of congenital toxoplasmosis in the early neonatal period in one of the twins of a newborn are discussed. The authors note that a careful collection of antenatal history (nutritional culture, contact with a feline), analysis of the patient’s physical development, correct interpretation of the clinical manifestation, data from laboratory research methods and clinical alertness for congenital TORCH complex infection will contribute to the early diagnosis of the disease. Timely etiopathogenetic therapy will allow for effective treatment and early prevention of disabling complications in a patient.
Foreign banks management in the context of a pandemic: problems and solutions
Authors: Niyazbekova Sh. U.
Published: November 2020

The article discusses the problems encountered by enterprises in the financial sector in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper gives examples of management actions of the largest banks in Italy, Brazil, South Korea, China, Portugal, Singapore, the USA, the Philippines and Russia. World Health Organization has advised the population to use contactless payments and reduce the turnover of banknotes to a minimum. The coronavirus has increased the desire of customers to use digital services, making it an urgent need. In fact, the pandemic has led to the fact that Bank customers, who are increasingly afraid to spend time in public places, should be able to conduct banking operations without physical interaction with Bank offices. By implementing fully digital remote customer service, banks must ensure that both routine and unique (one-time, specific) banking processes will be performed without loss or disruption. Under these circumstances, financial institutions will be required to disclose information about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their operations in financial statements based on the relevant disclosure standards (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP and United States Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC). Disclosure of financial statements may include risk factors such as Fund depreciation, reduced liquidity, and other aspects.

The downward trend in interest rates as required by governments and national banking regulators may affect the profitability of banks. Along with a General decline in business activity, this will lead to a decrease in Bank profits. Analysts’ concerns have already resulted in a sharp drop in the share prices of many firms, which creates another problem because some deferred tax assets, such as net operating losses (NOL), are not fully accounted for in the Bank’s regulatory capital requirements. National governments impose industry-specific tax requirements on capital market enterprises, but the challenges they will face when filing and paying direct and indirect taxes are likely to be similar to those faced by other industries.
http://izvestiapolit.isu.ru/en/article?id=1853
Authors:   Herzen State Pedagogical University, Den A.
Published: November 2020

The paper is concerned with the cooperation of Russia and The Republic of Korea in education area, particularly education on Korean language and culture. It presents the analysis of the treaty and legal basis of bilateral cooperation in education. The author identified the factors contributing to promotion of the Korean language in Russia. Special attention has been given to cooperation agreements between Russian Federation and The Republic of Korea in culture and education.
The Evolution of Relations between Russia and the Republic of Korea: to Mark the 30th Anniversary of Mutual Recognition
Authors:   Institute of Far Eastern Studies RAS, Kim En Un ,   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”
Published: November 2020

After the establishment of diplomatic relations, Russia and South Korea have passed a difficult way of developing mutual understanding and a certain degree of mutual trust and practical actions. Their relationships have evolved from great optimism to pragmatic and balanced development and the current state characterized in the anniversary year by the slogan “Be friends. Trust. Act”. The republic of Korea has achieved almost all the goals set during the normalization of relations and received huge profits from the cooperation with Russia. Conversely, Russia has not achieved most of the goals and objectives set 30 years ago.
The Development of the Information and Communication Space of Russia and Republic of Korea during the Period of Diplomatic Cooperation (1990–2020s)
Authors:   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, Vishnyakova V. V.
Published: November 2020

The article is devoted to the history of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea. The formation of information and communication space (ICS) in the process of developing bilateral relations has been described. The author described the tools for the development of the ICS by the Republic of Korea and assessed their effectiveness. The analysis of strengths of the ICS of the Korean Republic aimed at forming an external image has been given. Shortcomings of the ICS of Russia have been considered.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Was Halted on the Korean Peninsula
Authors:   Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, Vorontsov A. V. ,   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Published: November 2020

The purpose of the article is to reveal the most effective ways that helped the people of the Korean Peninsula quickly halter COVID-19 in the early 2020. To put it simply, to the author’s mind, the Koreans were saved from this terrible pandemic not only by the efficient state measures but also by long and deeply rooted Confucian self-consciousness. This philosophical and ethical teaching is accumulated verified experience of survival of a fairly small Korean nation surrounded by powerful and not always peaceful neighbors rather than pressure from above. Koreans are accustomed to think that they are able to survive only on the basis of conscious collectivist interaction, and they often have to sacrifice personal benefit to advance the common good.
The First Korean Migrants in the Far East and Inaccurate Korean Names: a Linguistic Analysis
Authors:   Moscow State University, Kondratyeva E. N. ,   National Research University “Higher School of Economics”
Published: November 2020

In this article the so-called “traditional” Russian transliteration of names of the first Korean migrants in Russian Far East is explained. The linguistic analysis revealed some patterns dating back to the Middle Korean language which were preserved in some dialects and implemented in the Russian spellings of Korean names.
Emerging mental health challenges, strategies, and opportunities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: Perspectives from South American decision-makers
Authors: Antiporta Daniel A. , Bruni Andrea
Published: November 2020

Objective. To identify emerging mental health problems, strategies to address them, and opportunities to reform mental health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic in South America.

Methods. An online questionnaire was sent to mental health decision-makers of ministries of health in 10 South American countries in mid-April 2020. The semi-structured questionnaire had 12 questions clustered into three main sections: emerging challenges in mental health, current and potential strategies to face the pandemic, and key elements for mental health reform. We identified keywords and themes for each section through summative content analysis.

Results. Increasing mental health burden and needs were reported as direct and indirect consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. National lockdowns challenge the delivery and access to mental health treatment and care. Strategies to meet mental health needs rely heavily on timely and adequate responses by strengthened mental health governance and systems, availability of services, virtual platforms, and appropriate capacity-building for service providers. Short- and medium-term strategies focused on bolstering community-based mental health networks and telemedicine for high-risk populations. Opportunities for long-term mental health reform entail strengthening legal frameworks, redistribution of financial resources, and collaboration with local and international partners.

Conclusions. Mental health and psychosocial support have been identified as a priority area by South American countries in the COVID-19 response. The pandemic has generated specific needs that require appropriate actions, including implementing virtual interventions, orienting capacity-building toward protecting users and health providers, strengthening evidence-driven decision-making, and integrating mental health and psychosocial support in high-level mechanisms guiding the response to COVID-19.
The HIV epidemic in Jamaica: a need to strengthen the National HIV Program
Authors: Figueroa J. Peter , Duncan Jacqueline P. , Bailey Althea , Skyers Nicola
Published: November 2020

Objectives. To assess the status of the HIV epidemic and programmatic implementation in Jamaica while identifying strategies for achieving effective HIV control.

Methods. The assessment included a review of the core indicators of the UNAIDS Global Monitoring Framework, a desk review of program reports, and unstructured interviews of stakeholders.

Results. HIV prevalence among adults in Jamaica was 1.5% in 2018 with an estimated 32 617 persons living with HIV (PLHIV) and 27 324 persons (83.8%) diagnosed with HIV; 12 711 (39.0% of all PLHIV or 46.5% aware of their status) were on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in the public health sector and 61.8% PLHIV on ART were virally suppressed. HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men remains high (31.4% in 2011, 29.6% in 2017) but has declined among female sex workers (12% in 1990, 2% in 2017). HIV prevalence among public sexually transmitted infection clinic attendees, prison inmates and the homeless has increased in recent years. During 2018 approximately 200 000 persons (14% of the population 15-49 years) were tested with 1 165 newly diagnosed PLHIV, indicating that many of the estimated 1 600 newly infected persons in 2018 were unaware of their status.

Conclusions. Critical policy initiatives are needed to reduce barriers to HIV services, ensure young persons have access to condoms and contraceptives, affirm the rights of the marginalized, reduce stigma and discrimination, and introduce pre-exposure prophylaxis. While HIV spread in Jamaica has slowed, the UNAIDS Fast Track goals are lagging. The HIV program must be strengthened to effectively control the epidemic.
Ambient air pollutants and their effect on COVID-19 mortality in the United States of America
Authors: Liu Samuel , Li Meng
Published: November 2020

Objective. To examine the impact of four ambient air pollutants on the COVID-19 mortality rate in the United States of America.

Methods. Using publicly accessible data collected by the United States Census Bureau, Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies, county-level mortality rates were regressed on concentration values of ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. Four confounder variables were included in the regression analysis: median household income, rate of hospital beds, population density, and days since first confirmed case.

Results. Regression analysis showed that ground-level ozone is positively correlated with county-level mortality rates regardless of whether confounders are controlled for. Nitrogen dioxide is also shown to have a direct relationship with county-level mortality rates, except when all confounders are included in the analysis.

Conclusions. High ground-level ozone and nitrogen dioxide concentrations contribute to a greater COVID-19 mortality rate. To limit further losses, it is important to reflect research findings in public policies. In the case of air pollution, environmental restrictions should be reinforced, and extra precautions should be taken as facilities start reopening.
When Coincidence has Meaning: Understanding Emergence Through Networks of Information Token Recurrence
Authors: Luczak-Roesch Markus
Published: November 2020

In this paper I conceptualise a novel approach for capturing coincidences
between events that have not necessarily an observed causal relationship.
Building on the Transcendental Information Cascades approach I outline a tensor
theory of the interaction between rare micro-level events and macro-level
system changes. Afterwards, I discuss a number of application areas that are
promising candidates for the validation of the theoretical assumptions outlined
here in practice. This is preliminary work that is sought to lay the foundation
to discover universal mathematical properties of coincidences that have a
measurable impact on the macroscopic state of a complex system and are
therefore to be considered meaningful.
The Application of Booklet as The Effort to Prepare Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient in Facing New Normal Era During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Fata Ulfa Husnul , Arsa Sandi Alfa Wega , Nurmawati Thatit , Wibisono Wahyu , Trijayanti Lury , Wiratama Danang Candra , Kuswidyarti Yulia
Published: November 2020

The corona virus disease pandemic has caused public health emergencies around the world. The risk, severity and mortality of this disease have been associated with chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus. This community service activity was carried out in September 2020. The activities were taken place in the patient's house directly (door to door). The activities were done by providing health education to people with diabetes both with and without wound complications. The respondent was 10 people. The media used booklet. Since the activity was done during the Covid-19 pandemic, both the implementing activities and the targets complied the health protocols to prevent Covid-19 transmission. The data obtained showed that the knowledge of the respondents about Covid-19 and the New Normal Era before being given health education using the booklet method was only 1 respondent had good knowledge (10%). After being given health education using the booklet method, the respondent's knowledge data about Covid-19 and the New Normal Era increased into 6 respondents (60%) had good knowledge. Booklet is one of model or media to convey health messages in the form of a book, either in writing or in pictures. Booklet has many advantages such as easy to make, can be simply made at a relatively low cost, and clients can study independently
FEATURES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHINA-INDIAN TRADE RELATIONS
Authors:   Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Sadibekova Bibisora , Turdieva Muqaddas
Published: November 2020

The article devoted to study the trade relations between China and India,analyzing the foreign trade policy of two countries and their relationship. China -India relations also called Sino-Indian relations,refers to the bilateral relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India
WORLD PRACTICES OF USING VENTURE CAPITAL IN THE INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Navoi state pedagogy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Cholliyev Suhrob
Published: November 2020

In this article examines the practices of leading countries in the use of venture capital and analyzes their features.The main goal of the scientific article is to study the practice of developed countries in the use of venture capital in the innovative development of the economy
DIGITALIZATION OF LABOR MIGRATION PROCESSES IN UZBEKISTAN. WORLD EXPERIENCE
Authors:   Tashkent state university of economics of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Gazieva Sulkhiya
Published: November 2020

The future of labor market depends upon several factors, long-term innovation and the demographic developments. However, one of the main drivers of technological change in the future is digitalization and central to this development is the production and use of digital logic circuits and its derived technologies, including the computer,the smart phone and the Internet. Especially, smart automation will perhaps not cause e.g.regarding industries, occupations, skills, tasks and duties
THE ROLE OF BANKS IN DEVELOPING THE SMALL BUSINESS AND PRIVATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors:   Tashkent State Financial University of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Xolmatov Farhodjon , Matqurbonov Sardor
Published: November 2020

This article discusses the theoretical aspects of lending to small businesses and private entrepreneurship and summarizes important scientific findings. In addition, the the oretical and critical criticisms of several world-famous economists were compared and critically
SPECIFIC PROVISION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MARKETING COMMUNICATION IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Authors:   Banking and Finance Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Muxsinov Bekzod
Published: November 2020

The article proposes an algorithm for a complex economic analysis of marketing activities with a description of the tasks and methods of analysis at each stage of the sequence of mechanisms. The sources, process and results of marketing activities are analyzed in order to identify trends, behaviors, resources and opportunities to increase the effectiveness of marketing activities
Identifikasi Jenis Font Menggunakan Metode Genetic Modified K-Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Miftahuddin Yusup , Umaroh Sofia , Dwiutama Agistya Anugrah
Published: November 2020

ABSTRAKFont adalah kumpulan karakter lengkap yang memiliki ukuran dan gaya. Saat melihat desain atau aplikasi, desainer grafis dan pengembang front-end terinspirasi untuk menggunakan font yang sama. Namun font telah menjadi gambar atau aplikasi dan sulit untuk mengetahui jenis font yang digunakan. Genetic Modified K-Nearest Neighbor (GMKNN) merupakan metode gabungan dari Modified K-Nearest Neighbor (MKNN) dan Genetic Algorithm (GA) untuk menentukan k Optimal. Dalam penelitian ini, sebuah sistem akan dirancang untuk mengenali jenis font sans-serif menggunakan metode Genetic Modified K-Nearest Neighbor (GMKNN) untuk mengukur akurasi dan waktu komputasi. Kinerja sistem dalam proses mengidentifikasi jenis font mendapat nilai presisi rata-rata 74,6%. Nilai akurasi adalah 72,2% dan nilai recall 72%. Dari hasil presisi dan recall yang diperoleh nilai f-measure sebesar 72,2% dan rata-rata waktu komputasi untuk satu karakter diperoleh adalah 945,04190395673 detikKata kunci: Pengolahan Citra Digital, Identifikasi Font, Pengenalan Pola dan GMKNNABSTRACTFonts is a complete collection of characters that have size and style. When looking at a design or an application, graphic designers and front-end developers are inspired to use the same font. Unfortunately, the font has become an image or an application so it is difficult to identify the font types. Genetic Modified K-Nearest Neighbor (GMKNN) is a hybrid method of Modified K-Nearest Neighbor (MKNN) and Genetic Algorithm (GA) to determine optimal k, it also reduces the complexity of MKNN and improves the classification accuracy. In this research, a system is designed to recognize font sans-serif types using GMKNN method to measure accuracy and time computation. The performance of the system in the process of identifying font types gets an average precision value of 74.6%. The recall and accuracy values are 72% and 72,2%, respectively. Based on the results of precision and recall obtained, the system gets an f-measured value of 72.2% and time obtained for one character is 945,04190395673 seconds.Keywords: Image Proccesing, Font Identify, Pattern Recognition, and GMKNN
Concepções de experimentação de professores de Ciências
Authors: Silva Paulo Sérgio Araújo , Lima Josiel Oliveira de
Published: November 2020

Na pesquisa, investigou-se as diferentes concepções dos docentes de algumas escolas municipais de Paragominas/PA em relação à experimentação no Ensino de Ciências (EC) e seu uso nas práticas educativas no Ensino Fundamental (EF). De cunho qualitativo-descritivo para a coleta de dados a pesquisa utilizou um questionário com perguntas abertas objetivando identificar e compreender estas concepções a partir dos estudos de Educação em Ciências. Identificou-se três perspectivas: experimentação para comprovar a teoria, experimentação para compreensão do conteúdo; experimentação como motivação no EC.
"Quimemizando" a Matemática: o estudo do Cálculo Diferencial e Integral em um curso de Licenciatura em Química
Authors: Carius Ana Carolina , Júnior Ricardo Lopes de Souza , Alegre Lucas Gomes
Published: November 2020

O presente trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa desenvolvida na disciplina de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral para funções de uma variável em um curso de Licenciatura em Química.  Modificações nas práticas pedagógicas do professor de Matemática que atua na disciplina de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral, integrando-a melhor à Química e às aspirações dos estudantes do curso são o objeto deste estudo.  Foi elaborado um material didático interdisciplinar em Cálculo Diferencial e Integral e Química, e este, em conjunto com a Abordagem Baseada em Problemas (ABP), garantiu a oferta de um curso de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral para funções de uma variável diferenciado. Considerando a proposta, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a pertinência desta ao curso de Licenciatura em Química.  A partir de um estudo de caso utilizando as técnicas de pesquisa questionário e entrevista, junto aos estudantes que participaram da disciplina, foram realizadas análise quantitativa e qualitativa dos dados coletados.  Concluiu-se que a aplicação de conceitos matemáticos à Química, ainda no primeiro ano do curso, contribui para minimizar a retenção na disciplina e incentiva o estudo da Matemática, sendo ainda necessárias outras ações para minimizar a evasão dos estudantes.
Abordagem temática freireana do tema-dobradiça “crianças com microcefalia por Zika vírus”: a análise textual discursiva de um fórum online com estudantes do curso de Terapia Ocupacional
Authors: Félix Viviane Patrícia Pereira , Silva Ivanderson Pereira da
Published: November 2020

Esse estudo emergiu de um incômodo epistemológico gestado numa experiência de ensino híbrido no 1º período do curso de Terapia Ocupacional da Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL). A experiência se deu na disciplina de Histologia (2019.1), ofertada na última unidade de ensino na modalidade híbrida, na qual foi explorado o Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem (AVA) Moodle. Dentre as interfaces online utilizadas nessa experiência, destacou-se o fórum de discussão, cujo desenho didático foi estruturado a partir do conceito de tema dobradiça. Em face da forma como o fórum foi construído e dos diálogos estabelecidos, surgiu a seguinte questão de pesquisa que nos mobilizou a essa investigação: Quais as potencialidades dos temas dobradiça para o desenvolvimento de diálogos em fóruns online? Os objetivos pretendidos com essa pesquisa de cunho qualitativo foram: analisar os diálogos dos estudantes no fórum online; descrever as relações das ideias dos educandos com o tema-dobradiça proposto; e, principalmente, avaliar as contribuições do tema-dobradiça na formação profissional do terapeuta ocupacional. Para isso, utilizamos a metodologia da Análise Textual Discursiva (ATD). A partir desta, constatamos que a maior potencialidade do tema dobradiça proposto foi instigar o protagonismo dos estudantes no seu processo de aprendizagem. Ao procurar conectar dialogicamente os educandos e os conteúdos programáticos da última unidade de ensino de Histologia, propiciamos a eles/elas assumirem-se como seres autônomos, ou seja, seres pensantes, comunicantes e potenciais transformadores da realidade que lhes cercam e/ou que lhes cercarão um dia.
Virological surveillance of influenza viruses in the WHO European Region in 2019/20 – impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Melidou Angeliki , Pereyaslov Dmitriy , Hungnes Olav , Prosenc Katarina , Alm Erik , Adlhoch Cornelia , Fielding James , Sneiderman Miriam , Martinuka Oksana , Celentano Lucia Pastore , Pebody Richard ,   WHO European Region influenza surveillance network
Published: November 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the 2019/20 WHO European Region influenza surveillance. Compared with previous 4-year averages, antigenic and genetic characterisations decreased by 17% (3,140 vs 2,601) and 24% (4,474 vs 3,403). Of subtyped influenza A viruses, 56% (26,477/47,357) were A(H1)pdm09, 44% (20,880/47,357) A(H3). Of characterised B viruses, 98% (4,585/4,679) were B/Victoria. Considerable numbers of viruses antigenically differed from northern hemisphere vaccine components. In 2020/21, maintaining influenza virological surveillance, while supporting SARS-CoV-2 surveillance is crucial.