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Economic evaluation of outsourcing: information and logistics services
Authors:   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Pererva Petro , Nazarenko Stanislav ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute»
Published: June 2022

The aim of the article. The main purpose of the study is to develop scientific, methodological and practical provisions for the formation of organizational and economic dominants, which become one of the main factors in ensuring the rational logistics and information support of production activities of enterprises and organizations. Analyses results. Theoretical and methodological issues of outsourcing as an economic category are considered. A system of indicators has been developed, the use of which largely determines the value of the economic effect when using information and logistics technologies in the production and commercial activities of industrial enterprises. These include indicators of direct action (the effect of using outsourcing, which is directly related to a particular function or business process) and indicators of indirect action (the effect of using outsourcing is not directly related to this function). To calculate the factors of economic effect, which determines the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of outsourcing of logistics services and information technology, a method of synthesis of economic efficiency factors is proposed. This approach significantly expands the possibilities of economic evaluation of the rational use of outsourcing services in production and commercial activities and allows you to more accurately and objectively assess its benefits in the use of outsourcing services and information technology. The methodological approach to evaluating the effectiveness of outsourcing management information systems in real business enterprises is quite universal, as it takes into account the conceptual principles of outsourcing, on the one hand, and allows to adapt the structure of efficiency evaluation depending on the complexity and cost of work. technologies used in business. enterprise, goals and scope of outsourcing. Conclusions and directions for further research. The use of the proposed guidelines in the practice of production and commercial activities of industrial enterprises allows ensuring an important link between the processes of development, distribution and use of information and logistics technologies and their required quality. Studies conducted at enterprises in the Kharkiv industrial region showed that only three of the eight surveyed enterprises have economic grounds for the use of outsourcing. Other enterprises are more expedient from the economic point of view to carry out information (logistical) support of the activity by own forces. Based on this, we consider as a direction of further development and research to develop guidelines for detailing these indicators in order to identify their components, to which the outsourcing company needs to pay special attention.
Strategies for choosing Internet marketing tools depending on the business models of the enterprise
Authors:   Odessa Polytechnic National University, Saveliev Mykyta
Published: June 2022

The aim of the article is to classify and form strategies of the commercial companies’ and non-commercial organisations’ promotion on the web. The results of analyses. During the analyses of the business models on the web, there were distinguished next possible strategies of the Use of Internet-Marketing instruments: Narrow specialization strategy is appropriate for the companies, that want drive narrow specialized traffic to the web-resource. Narrow specialized clicks on the web-resource are specified requests of the user, that could contain professional terms. This kind of user-transitions belong to the people, who understand the subject deeply and can easily form necessary request, using search-engine. Narrow specialization strategy with the elements of reputation instruments is appropriate for the companies, that want drive narrow specialized traffic to the web-resource. The main feature of the companies, that use narrow specialization strategy with the elements of reputation instruments, is that they have to have positive reputation, to wake up the interest of the user. Another main feature is that the companies sell the product, that could be freely scaled in a short period of time in comparison with a companies, that have got big productions. It is an element of publicity, that allows to reach first places in new segments. Wide specialization strategy is appropriate for the companies, that want to drive more traffic to the web-resource, because this traffic is a source of companies’ income. The aim of the web-site is to answer to the information requests of the users, to encourage them to visit the web-resource and to reach the needed information through the watching of the advertising. Mixed specialization strategy is appropriate for the companies, that have to use the large amount of the Internet-Marketing instruments due to the high level of the competition on the market. This type of the strategy requires larger amount of variable-costs, that’s why the level of the profit margin is low or middle. In this case, companies do want to increase their profit, selling their product to the big amount of consumers. This segment has a high level of competition. The synergy of reputation and publicity strategy is appropriate for the non-commercial organisations, that have got an aim to educate their target audience or to collect the narrow- specialized information on their web-resource. The costs of the organisation are covered by the donation or by the month-fee. The administration of the organization is interested to support and expand their reputation, to wake up an interest in the larger amount of potential users. Conclusions and perspectives for further research. The classification of the business-models strategies on the web lets commercial companies and non-commercial organisations optimize their marketing processes, save resources, maximize the effectivity of the communication with their audience, in accordance with their aims
Marketing strategy for promotion of innovative products
Authors:   National Aviation University, Smerichevskyi Sergii , Zatsarynin Sergii ,   National Aviation University
Published: June 2022

The aim of the article. New technological opportunities and individualized demand have given rise to a new marketing paradigm in healthcare based on a broad alliance of medical services with consumers. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the marketing strategy of sales innovative products in the medical equipment market. Analyses results. In recent years, there has been a tendency for manufacturers to use ancillary services as their main competitive advantage. Businesses that manufacture medical diagnostic equipment receive several times more profit from the provision of related services on the product than from new sales of this product. Separated products cease to exist, and the production company should move to meet customer needs in the form of a comprehensive offer. Based on the study of world experience and literature, it was proved that the most relevant strategy for promoting products in the medical equipment market should be a service strategy. The concept of servitization is related to combining the production of goods and services for it in one offer. To determine the readiness of the enterprise to implement the service strategy, an economic and mathematical model based on fuzzy logic has been developed, which allows taking into account a number of factors that determine the level of service. As a result of the implementation of a computer model for the initial data obtained from the evaluation of the three target groups of factors of Siemens Healthineers Ukraine, the company's readiness to implement a service strategy was determined. It was proved that the level of customer trust has the biggest impact on the effectiveness of its implementation. Conclusions and directions for further research. Thus, in order to promote medical products, Siemens Healthineers Ukraine must invest in the development of relationships between market participants. The process of implementing servitization should be structured in the following areas: service strategy, service design, service operation, continuous service provision.
Analysis of digital indicators of the convergence of behavioral and informational trends of society management in the framework of the societal concept of influencer marketing
Authors:   Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University, Chaikovska Maryna , Shkeda Oleksandr ,   Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to the analysis of features, factors and indicators of behavioral and informational tendencies within the societal concept of influencer marketing in the conditions of digitalization of society. The problem of methodological substantiation of adaptive choice of tools of influence and identifiers of consumer attitudes from the point of view of globalization is considered. It is proved, that since modern concepts of marketing management are based on societal principles, influencer marketing should exist in the rhetoric of social and ethical interests of society. It was found that the indicator of these interests could be social events that reflect real social values. One of these events, which was conducted on the Reddit platform as a social experiment called "r/place", was analyzed. The analysis of the experiment revealed behavioral and informational trends that could be used to build a marketing strategy of influence in the context of the societal concept of marketing management. Based on behavioral factors, a model of brand influence on society and the societal system as a whole is built, information objects with the potential of influencers are identified.
PCSK9 inhibitors and treatment targets: an audit-based evaluation of a specialist lipid clinic
Authors: Suresh Anirudh , Theodoraki Aikaterini , Ward Emily , Feher Michael
Published: June 2022

Background: Trial evidence for lower LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) treatment targets for cardiovascular benefit were incorporated into recent European Society of Cardiology/European Atherosclerosis Society and NICE guidelines. Treatment targets are LDL-C <1.4mmol/L, LDL-C <1.8mmol/L and ≥50% LDL-C reduction for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and/or Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). There is limited real-world evidence of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9is), with enhanced LDL-C lowering, achieving these targets.
Aims: To assess attainment of guideline LDL-C targets using PCSK9is ± oral lipid-lowering therapies (LLT) in ASCVD and/or FH.
Methods: Clinic-based audit using retrospective case-note review of adults prescribed PCSK9is. Anonymised data were collected before and after PCSK9i initiation. Standards were attainment of LDL-C <1.8mmol/L, LDL-C <1.4mmol/L and ≥50% LDL-C reduction.
Results: Fifty-five patients (mean age 60.8 years) receiving PCSK9is (35% monotherapy; median treatment duration 1.5 years) were identified (ASCVD, n=50; FH, n=18). Target attainment was 80% for ≥50% LDL-C reduction, 46% for LDL-C <1.8mmol/L and 24% for LDL-C <1.4mmol/L. Greater attainment of these targets occurred with ≥2 additional LLTs versus one additional LLT or PCSK9i monotherapy.
Conclusion: Most ASCVD and/or FH patients achieved ≥50% LDL-C reductions with PCSK9is. Fewer achieved LDL-C <1.8mmol/L and <1.4mmol/L targets. PCSK9is in combination with other LLT achieved targets more often compared to PCSK9i monotherapy. Achievement of recommended lipid targets may require greater use of PCSK9i combination therapies.
Financial Inclusion, Poverty, Inequality: Empirical Evidence from Provincial in Indonesia
Authors: Fitriatinnisa Dipta , Khoirunurrofik Khoirunurrofik
Published: June 2022

Current financial inclusion studies generally use partial indicators from access and use dimensions and are still limited in using multi-dimensional indicators. This study investigates the nexus between financial inclusion, poverty, and inequality by looking at empirical evidence from 33 provinces in Indonesia during 2009 - 2019. The Financial Inclusion Index (FII) for each province is constructed following Wang & Guan (2017) approach, which is more objective in weight assignment and avoids correlations between dimensions, namely access dimension, and usage dimension. The results show that financial inclusion has a significant effect on reducing poverty in Indonesia. There is evidence that FII supports the existence of an inverted U-curve relationship between financial inclusion and inequality. If we dispart the FII, the result shows that the only access dimension has a significant effect on reducing poverty levels in Indonesia and supports an inverted U-curve relationship with inequality. To make financial inclusion a tool for combat poverty and inequality, Indonesia needs to provide broad and greater financial access, engage unbanked people to make an account, and use financial services, especially for poor people. Alongside that, Indonesia also needs to make usage dimension has an impact on financial inclusion. Financial institutions need to design the right products so that they can provide based on people's needs.
Analysis of Foreign Investment Determinants in Indonesia
Authors: Fathia Nadilla , Silvia Vivi , Gunawan Eddy
Published: June 2022

Foreign investment is an activity of investing capital from one country to another. In essence, investment is an initial step in economic development activities. Foreign investment can be influenced by several factors, such as inflation, Bank Indonesia interest rates, labor, gross domestic product, and exchange rates. From the theory and actual conditions, the researchers found a gap. From this gap, the problem in this study was how inflation, Bank Indonesia interest rates, labor, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exchange rates, and export value affected foreign investment in Indonesia in the short and long run. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of inflation, Bank Indonesia interest rates, labor, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exchange rates, and export value on foreign investment in Indonesia in the short run and long run. The analytical method used in this research was Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL). Based on the findings, this study concludes that in the short run, the variable of inflation, Bank Indonesia interest rates, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and exports value have significant and positive effects on foreign investment in Indonesia. Meanwhile, labor and exchange rate variables have significant and negative effects on foreign investment in Indonesia. In the long run, inflation and export value variables have significant and positive effects on foreign investment in Indonesia. In addition, interest rates of Indonesia's Bank and exchange rates have significant and negative effects on foreign investment in Indonesia. However, the variables of labor and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have no effect on foreign investment in Indonesia.
Strategic Planning Analysis of Grand Design of Population Development
Authors: Prasetyo Andjar , Gartika Dewi
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze population data based on population structure and five population aspects, as well as regional areas in Kebumen Regency in 2020. Then prepare recommendations and plans to integrate population problems into development planning mechanisms and develop a 2020 Population Grand Design Model. The method of analysis used quantitative and qualitative descriptions with a locular in Kebumen Regency. The research was conducted using secondary data sources from the Central Bureau of Statistics of Kebumen Regency, the Department of Social Affairs and Population Control and Family Planning in Kebumen, the Ministry of Education and Culture. Primary data comes from the results of discussions with the Head of Service and structural officials at the Department of Social Affairs and Population Control and Family Planning in Kebumen, the results of the discussion become one of the qualitative indicators for analysis. The analysis was mainly carried out using SWOT and to complement the ARIMA method. The results are based on an administrative and substantive approach with the integration of five population aspects, namely Population Quantity Control, Population Quality Improvement, Population Mobility Direction, Family Development and Population Database Development, which are expected in the form of regional regulations.
Consumer Preferences of Packaged Cooking Oil in Bandar Lampung City
Authors: Abidin Zainal , Maharani Marsha Dinda , Prasmatiwi Fembriarti Erry
Published: June 2022

Packaged cooking oil is a food product that is needed by every households. In the market, packaged oil products have various brands and packaging forms such as refillable plastic packaging, plastic bottles, and plastic jerrycans. The purpose of this study is to determine the combination of attributes packaged cooking oil that are most preferred by consumers and attribute that have the highest importance value for consumers of packaged cooking oil. The research method uses survey methods and the analytical method used is conjoint analysis to determine consumer preferences for packaged cooking oil. research reveals more detailed results. Most research consumers are between 38-52 years old, with 4-6 family members, total family income between Rp 8,000,000-Rp 15,000,000 per month, and the last education of housewives is high school. The most widely used brand of packaged cooking oil is Bimoli with the type of plastic packaging and the size of 2 liters, with an average household consumption of 3.714 liters per month. Based on conjoint analysis, it is concluded that consumers prefers price combination of Rp 11,000-Rp 13,000 per l, 2 liters packaging size, clear, and the bottled packaging.  The most important attribute is the clarity of packaged cooking oil  with value of 29,693.
Energy Poverty and Education: Empirical Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Oktaviani Hilma , Hartono Djoni
Published: June 2022

Energy poverty in Indonesia has brought negative impacts on various sectors, including education which is the fourth target in the Sustainable Development Goals. This study explores how energy poverty, which is proxied by the percentage of households consuming <32.4 kwh per month in district or cities in Indonesia in 2015 and 2017, affects education, which is proxied by average years of schooling in district or cities in Indonesia in 2019.  By applying the 2SLS method, the instrument variable approach used is the geographical characteristics of an area which is the mean elevation value approach in districts or cities to accurately predict the impact of energy poverty on average years of schooling. The results show a negatively significant impact on education for both energy-poor condition. The results for the first condition (2015) shows that 0.993 year of average years of schooling will be lost due to energy poverty. Whereas in the second condition (2017), 0.164 year of average years of schooling will be lost. This research also serves as an empirical evidence that energy poverty does not directly affect the average years of schooling in districts and cities in Indonesia.
Second-line treatment and prognostic factors in neuroendocrine carcinoma: the RBNEC study
Authors: Hadoux Julien , Walter Thomas , Kanaan Christina , Hescot Ségolène , Hautefeuille Vincent , Perrier Marine , Tauveron Igor , Laboureau Sandrine , Do Cao Christine , Petorin Caroline , Blanchet Odile , Faron Matthieu , Leteurtre Emmanuelle , Rousselet Marie-Christine , Joubert Zakeyh Juliette , Marchal Aude , Chatelain Denis , Beaulaton Clément , Hervieu Valérie , Lombard-Bohas Catherine , Ducreux Michel , Scoazec Jean-Yves , Baudin Eric , _ _ , _ _
Published: June 2022

Neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) are aggressive malignant diseases. Etoposide-based rechallenge (EBR) and the prognostic role of RB transcriptional corepressor 1 (RB1) status in second-line chemotherapy (2L) have not been studied. The objectives of this study were to report the results of 2L including EBR as well as prognostic factors in a national retrospective multicentre study. NEC patients treated with 2L and further, with tissue samples available, were included. RB1 status and morphological classification were reviewed centrally. Among the 121 NEC patients (40% female, median age 61 years) included, there were 73 small-cell NEC (60%), 34 large-cell NEC (28%) and 14 NEC (not otherwise specified, 12%). Primary sites were lung (39%), gastroenteropancreatic (36%), other (13%) and unknown (12%). Median Ki-67 index was 80%. Median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) under 2L were 2.1 and 6.2 months, respectively. No difference was observed between patients who received an ‘adenocarcinoma-like’ or a ‘neuroendocrine-like’ 2L or according to the RB1 status. Thoracic NEC primary was the only adverse prognostic factor for OS. EBR, administered to 31 patients, resulted in a 62% disease control rate with a median PFS and OS of 3.2 and 11.7 months, respectively. In the 94 patients with a relapse-free interval of ≥3 months after first-line platinum–etoposide chemotherapy, the median OS was 12 months in patients who received EBR as compared to 5.9 months in patients who did not (P = 0.043). EBR could be the best 2L option for patient with initial response to first-line platinum–etoposide lasting at least 3 months. RB1 status does not provide prognostic information in this setting.
Prognostic factors to predict the efficacy of surgical interventions against brain metastasis secondary to thyroid cancer
Authors: Yoo Jihwan , Kim Hee Jun , Kim Seok Mo , Park Hun Ho
Published: June 2022

Introduction

Brain metastasis in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is rare (frequency < 1%) and has a poor prognosis. Treatment strategies for brain metastasis are not well established.

Objectives

We conducted a retrospective analysis to identify predictive factors for patient outcomes and verify surgical indications for patients with brain metastasis and DTC.

Methods

The study included 34 patients with pathologically confirmed DTC with brain metastasis from March 2008 to November 2020. The associations between overall survival (OS) and clinical factors were evaluated. Cox regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between clinical factors and OS. To assess the survival benefit of craniotomy, Kaplan–Meier survival analysis was performed for each variable whose statistical significance was determined by Cox regression analysis.

Results

The median OS of the entire patient sample was 11.4 months. Survival was affected by the presence of lung metastasis (P = 0.033) and the number of brain metastases (n  > 3) (P = 0.039). Only the subgroup with the number of brain metastases ≤3 showed statistical significance in the subgroup analysis of survival benefit following craniotomy (P = 0.048).

Conclusions

The number of brain metastases and the existence of lung metastasis were regarded more essential than other clinical factors in patients with DTC in this study. Furthermore, craniotomies indicated a survival benefit only when the number of brain metastases was ≤3. This finding could be beneficial in determining surgical indications in thyroid cancer with brain metastasis.
A Six-Minute Walk Test: Oxygen Uptake and Distance Predicted
Authors: Vásquez-Gómez Jaime , Faundez-Casanova Cesar , Souza de Carvalho Ricardo , Chaverri Diego , Castillo-Retamal Marcelo
Published: June 2022

Background: Maximum oxygen consumption is an indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness. Aim: The purpose was, first, to relate and compare the V̇O2max as the dependent variable with the estimated distance in the six-minute walk test (SMWT) as the independent variable in university students and, secondly, to relate the distance (dependent) with demographic and anthropometric variables (independents). Methodology: A correlational, descriptive, and quantitative study with a non-experimental design was conducted on 110 university students. In the study, basic anthropometry and vital signs were measured. A direct method of V̇O2max (Bruce test) on a treadmill was applied. Then, the distance covered in the SMWT was evaluated with two equations available in the scientific literature. Differences between men and women were measured in the tests, the correlation between the distances estimated with V̇O2max and anthropometric variables, and repeated ANOVA measurement tests between V̇O2max and estimated distance were analyzed with the SPSS v.22 program (p<0.05). Results: Significant correlations were found between V̇O2max and estimated distances (p<0.05) in the total sample, men and women, and in some cases, the distance correlated with gender, age, weight, height, and BMI (p<0.05). However, there were differences between V̇O2max and distances estimated in the SMWT (p<0.001). Conclusions: The V̇O2max measurement method is different from the distance prediction equations, although they have a significant relationship.
Efecto de la intervención “escuelas activas móviles” en tiempos de pandemia sobre la percepción de la autoeficacia, disfrute y el nivel de actividad física en la niñez costarricense y panameña
Authors: Villalobos Víquez Grettel , Álvarez Bogantes Carlos , Araya Vargas Gerardo A. , Ambulo Arosemena Graciela
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: El propósito de esta investigación fue examinar el efecto de la intervención escuelas activas móviles sobre la autoeficacia, el disfrute y la percepción del nivel de actividad física, en la niñez costarricense y panameña en tiempos de pandemia por COVID-19. Metodología: La población estudiada en esta investigación fueron 55 niñas y niños de primer ciclo de dos escuelas públicas de Panamá y Costa Rica, de edades entre 7 y 9 años. Resultados: Los principales hallazgos de este estudio fueron que la intervención afectó positivamente (mejoras pre-post) a las tres variables dependientes, pero solo en la autoeficacia el efecto fue estadísticamente significativo (con magnitud moderada). En el disfrute y en el nivel de actividad física el efecto fue pequeño. No se presentaron diferencias entre países, pero sí se encontró una tendencia de un deterioro de los sujetos participantes de los grupos control, en las tres variables, especialmente en los participantes panameños. Conclusiones: Se concluye con este estudio que esta intervención mostró que utilizando un modelo multinivel en tiempos de pandemia se logró mejorar la percepción de autoeficacia, y mantener los niveles de disfrute y actividad física en la población participante; al contrario del grupo control, que mostró un deterioro de las tres variables en los infantes.
Conductas alimentarias y actividad física asociadas a estrés, ansiedad y depresión durante la pandemia COVID-19
Authors: Medina-Guillen Leonardo Flavio , Cáceres Enamorado Cristhel Rachell , Medina Guillen Mónica Fernanda
Published: June 2022

Introducción. Como medida preventiva para limitar el contagio ante la pandemia por COVID-19, se implementó el confinamiento. Este evento limitó la disponibilidad de alimentos y favoreció el consumo de alimentos procesados y no perecederos, menos saludables; estas conductas que se pueden ver relacionadas con trastornos de la salud mental como estrés, ansiedad y depresión. Métodos. Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal, con muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia realizado entre agosto-octubre, 2020, con una participación de 1657 personas latinoamericanas de población general. Se aplicó el cuestionario Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales-21 y el de conductas alimentarias asociadas a estrés, ansiedad y depresión-17. Se empleó regresión logística ordinal para valorar la asociación entre variables. Resultados. El 62 % presentó algún grado de depresión, 55.9 % ansiedad y 55.2 % estrés. Se encontró asociación entre estrés con actividad física (p 0.048), consumo de pescado (p 0.041), agua (p 0.003), panes/postres (p 0.005), comidas rápidas (p <0.001), bebidas azucaradas (p 0.035), té e infusiones (p 0.023) y cacao y sus derivados (p 0.018). Ansiedad con actividad física (p 0.006), ingesta de verduras (p 0.022), pescado (p 0.031), aceites (p 0.008), panes/postres (p 0.026), comidas rápidas (p <0.001), té e infusiones (p 0.018), cacao y derivados (p 0.038) y suplementos vitamínicos (p 0.016). Depresión con la actividad física (p 0.037), consumo de frutas (p 0.012), agua (p 0.012), café (p 0.045), panes/postres (p 0.003), comidas rápidas (p <0.001). Conclusiones. Se encontró asociación entre el consumo de ciertos alimentos y los elevados niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión.
Cuentas de pasta vítrea y fayenza en contextos postalayóticos (s. VII- II a.n.e): El conjunto de So na Caçana (Alaior, Menorca)
Authors: García González Julia , Dorado Alejos Alberto , Cobos Rodríguez Luis María , López López Víctor
Published: June 2022

En la intervención arqueológica realizada en el verano de 2016 en el yacimiento arqueológico de So na Caçana (Alaior, Menorca) registramos un conjunto de cuentas de pasta vítrea y de fayenza que, pese a ser presentado junto al resto de materiales hallados en otras publicaciones, merecen especial atención, sobre todo para ser insertados en el contexto de este tipo de piezas en el Mediterráneo en general, en la isla de Menorca en particular y compendiar el conjunto de cuentas halladas en el yacimiento. El presente artículo se articula mediante seis apartados que parten de la contextualización del hallazgo, continúan con la inserción de las piezas en el espacio cronocultural al que se asocian, la presentación y análisis de las mismas, hasta discutir sobre cuestiones como la creación tipológica a partir de los datos aportados por la macroscopía, la interpretación sobre la simbología de estos artefactos, o el paralelismo simbólico con otros. Todo ello con objeto de poder establecer unas consideraciones finales centradas en la entrada del mundo balear en las rutas comerciales del mediterráneo Occidental, el contexto en el que se hallan, el proceso de transculturación y la vinculación de las mismas a un sector de la sociedad.
Un documento inédito de Andrés Fernández Truyols sobre la arqueología bíblica
Authors: Vidal Palomino Jordi
Published: June 2022

El objetivo del presente trabajo es el de analizar un carta inédita escrita por el biblista Andrés Fernández Truyols en 1946. Dicha carta contiene un resumen de las excavaciones realizadas hasta la fecha en los yacimientos de Teleilat el-Ghassul, Laquish, Jericó, Ai, Megiddo y Jerusalén. Asimismo, Fernández Truyols exponía las características principales que en su opinión debía tener la arqueología bíblica: (1) era una ciencia auxiliar de los estudios bíblicos que carecía de entidad autónoma; (2) su principal función era la de confirmar la veracidad histórico-religiosa de la Biblia; (3) era una disciplina nueva, por lo que cualquier posible discrepancia entre arqueología y Biblia debía atribuirse a su escaso desarrollo. El texto, en definitiva, ofrece una definición radicalmente conservadora y apologética de la arqueología bíblica
Variables que Afectan el Aprendizaje del Inglés: Modelo con Ecuaciones Estructurales
Authors: Gómez Juan Fernando , Restrepo Jorge Emiro , Díaz Larenas Claudio
Published: June 2022

Existen variables que inciden en el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera y mucho más, al alcanzar el desarrollo de la competencia comunicativa. En esta investigación se propuso determinar si las Estrategias de Comunicación Oral (ECO) y el Temor a la Evaluación Negativa (TEN) tienen efectos estadísticamente significativos sobre la Disposición para Comunicarse (DPC) y de qué forma lo hacen. Mediante un modelo con ecuaciones estructurales (MEE), se realizó una investigación ex post facto, no experimental, de corte transversal, de nivel explicativo con una muestra de 843 estudiantes universitarios. Se administraron el Inventario de Estrategias de Comunicación Oral, la versión reducida de la Escala de Temor a la Evaluación Negativa y el Cuestionario sobre Disposición para Comunicarse para recolectar los datos. El MEE demostró que las estrategias orientadas hacia la fluidez y la exactitud influyen positivamente sobre la DPC; las socioafectivas inciden negativamente sobre el TEN, mientras que las estrategias de abandono del mensaje lo hacen positivamente; el TEN ejerce un efecto negativo sobre la DPC. La DPC es un factor importante en el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera puesto que permite alcanzar la competencia comunicativa e identificar las variables que la afectan positiva y negativamente es fundamental para su intervención.
Figuras retóricas en la Rhetorica ad Herennium y en el Natyasastra: Figuras de dicción y tropos (II)
Authors: Morales Harley Roberto
Published: June 2022

El artículo constituye la continuación de “Figuras retóricas en la Rhetorica ad Herennium y en el Natyasastra: Figuras de pensamiento”. Desarrolla una comparación en torno a los planteamientos de estos tratados, los más antiguos en las tradiciones retóricas latina e india en donde se brinda una lista de figuras retóricas, acerca de las figuras de dicción (uerborum exortationes / sabdalamkaras). Se estudian, a partir de la terminología en lengua original, las definiciones de los respectivos tratados y algunos ejemplos extraídos de textos literarios, tres figuras: zeugma, paronomasia y anáfora. Se incorporan, como complemento, tres tropos (tropi / vakroktayas): metáfora, perífrasis e hipérbole. Como conclusión, se postula una clasificación de las figuras retóricas susceptible de ser aplicada a ambas tradiciones: para las figuras de dicción, 1. Figuras de repetición; para los tropos, 1. Figuras de comparación, 2. Figuras de causa, 3. Figuras de exageración.
EL SERVICIO EN TENIS PROFESIONAL FEMENINO: INFLUENCIA DEL RANKING Y LA LATERALIDAD
Authors: Sánchez-Pay A. , Ortega-Soto J.A. , Courel-Ibáñez J. , Sánchez-Alcaraz B.J.
Published: June 2022

A pesar de que el saque es el golpe más determinante en el tenis moderno, existen hasta la fecha pocas investigaciones en tenis profesional femenino. El objetivo del presente estudio fue identificar las diferencias en la dirección y eficacia del saque en función del ranking; así como observar las diferencias según la lateralidad de la jugadora rival (diestra o zurda) en torneos de Grand Slam. Se analizaron un total de 108 partidos femeninos disputados en los torneos del Abierto de los Estados Unidos y Wimbledon. Los resultados mostraron una mayor variabilidad en la táctica del saque en Wimbledon frente al Abierto de Estados Unidos. Además, se identificaron diferencias en la dirección y eficacia del saque de las jugadoras diestras en función de la lateralidad del rival, en especial cuando se sacó a jugadoras zurdas. Estos resultados contribuyen al conocimiento de las dinámicas y rendimiento del saque en las jugadoras de tenis profesionales.
MOTIVACIÓN Y BARRERAS DEL DESPLAZAMIENTO ACTIVO EN LOS PROFESORES: UN ESTUDIO EXPLORATORIO
Authors: Cerro-Herrero D. , Tapia-Serrano M.A. , Vaquero-Solís M. , Prieto Prieto J. , Sánchez-Miguel P.A.
Published: June 2022

El presente trabajo tuvo por objetivo conocer la relación entre la motivación intrínseca y motivación extrínseca con las barreras al desplazamiento activo en docentes. Se reclutaron un total de 156 profesores de 25 y 56 años (37.98 ± 12.28). Se utilizó una adaptación del cuestionario BREQ-3 para medir la motivación hacia el desplazamiento activo. Las barreras percibas se midieron con la escala BATACE. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, correlaciones y modelos de regresiones de las variables de estudio. Los resultados mostraron que la motivación intrínseca estaba asociada negativamente con las barreras de planificación y psicosociales hacia el desplazamiento activo. La motivación extrínseca se asoció positivamente con las barreras ambientales y seguridad y con las barreras de planificación y psicosociales. Las intervenciones futuras, cuyo objetivo sea aumentar la cantidad de desplazamientos al centro educativo del profesorado, deberían aumentar la motivación intrínseca para conseguir resultados positivos en este comportamiento entre los docentes.
Cervical Cancer in the Baltic States: Can Intelligent and Personalised Cancer Screening Change the Situation?
Authors: Stankūnas Mindaugas , Pärna Kersti , Tisler Anna , Ķīvīte-Urtāne Anda , Kojalo Una , Zodzika Jana , Baltzer Nicholas , Nygard Jan , Nygard Mari , Uuskula Anneli
Published: June 2022

The three Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) are among the European Union countries with the highest incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer. In order to tackle this public health challenge, there is an urgent need to implement more advanced and effective methods in cervical cancer prevention in Baltic countries.Nationwide cervical cancer screening programs in the Baltic States commenced in 2004–2009. While the organized screening programs in these countries differ in some relevant details (target age groups, screening interval), the underlying principles and problems, barriers are universal. However, the outcomes of present screening programs are unsatisfactory. In addition, universal screening programs are extremely costly. There is a potential need for more intelligent and personalized cervical cancer screening program. In 2019 the project “Towards elimination of cervical cancer: intelligent and personalized solutions for cancer screening” (2020–2023) was developed with the main objective – to develop improved and personalized cancer screening methods within a sustainable health care system.It is expected, that more sophisticated cervical cancer screening model will be implemented in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and will have a positive impact to epidemiology of cervical cancer and public health in general.
CARDIOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ENKEPHALINS UNDER IMMOBILIZATION STRESS
Authors:   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Shcheniavskyi І. J.
Published: June 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the cardioprotective effect of dalargin, a synthetic leu-enkephalin. Methods: The induction of myocardial infarction in rats, which were kept on a diet with excess fat and calcium/sodium salts for two months, by the use of immobilization stress. The experimental results indicated that the applied model allowed to induce the development of myocardial infarction within one three days, which was confirmed by electrocardiography, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and histological examination. Results: Pre-treatment of rats with dalargin had no prevented myocardial infarction, however, it increased the resistance to immobilization stress and reduced infarction-induced myocardial lesions. Simultaneous administration of naloxone, an opiate receptor antagonist, together with dalargin eliminated its cardioprotective effect in experimental animals. Conclusion: The use of synthetic leu-enkephalin dalargin significantly reduced the risk of myocardial infarction caused by excessive neuromuscular stress. The dalargin effect on the myocardium was mediated by opiate receptors.
Forecasting Straight Line Methodin The Les Monitoring System Read The Great Children (AHE) in Kudus
Authors: Setyorini Aprilia Shanti , Listyorini Tri , Supriyati Endang
Published: June 2022

The existence of the Covid-19 virus has an impact on almost all fields, one of which is in the field of education. With the Covid-19 virus, the learning process has changed to distance learning or online. Online learning requires parents to be able to accompany their children in learning. However, not all parents can accompany their children to study because of their busy schedule at work, or the parents' low level of education. Therefore, the existence of tutoring or tutoring places is sought to assist parents in educating their children in the midst of a pandemic. Les Baca Anak Hebat (AHE) is a special community tutoring for reading and writing. Its development in Indonesia is increasing from village to village. In Kudus City itself there are many villages that have units. With this significant number of students, the number of existing students also affects the continuation of the unit. To avoid a spike in the number of students, we need a system that can monitor or predict the number of students in the future so that no units are closed. To estimate the number of students can use one of the fields of science such as forecasting. One of the forecasting methods is the Straight Line Method. In developing the system the author uses the waterfall method with the PHP programming language and MySQL database. This web-based system is used to monitor AHE units in Kudus.
Development of Color Blindness Test Application Using Ishihara Template at Rumbai Public Health Center
Authors: Akbar Memen , Sikumbang Warnia Nengsih , Styorini Wiwin
Published: June 2022

This research addresses the problem of color blindness testing at Puskesmas Rumbai which serves color blindness checks using printed books. The colors in the book became less clear as time went on. Therefore, this research makes a digital color blindness examination as part of the application for obtaining a certificate of health. The resulting application is named SIP SEHAT which stands for Aplikasi Pelayanan Surat Keterangan Kesehatan. This application was developed using prototyping method approach.  There are 3 categories of users of this application, namely the registration section, doctor or nurse, and administration section. The registration section inputs the identity of the patient who will perform the examination. Meanwhile, doctors or nurses carry out examinations and medical examinations of patients who come. Color blindness test is one of the features found in doctors or nurses. Patients independently answer 24 Ishihara templates that appear on the application. Based on the answers from the patient, the application will display the color blindness test results, whether including total color blindness, partial color blindness, or not color blindness. The administration section prints a certificate of a patient who has performed an examination and gets a recapitulation of health examination reports per month. The application has been tested with 3 types of testing, namely accuracy testing, correctness testing, and usability testing. Based on these three tests, it can be concluded that this application is ready for use by the Puskesmas Rumbai to serve the processing of certificates of health. Based on service process analysis, this application makes the process of managing a health certificate making more efficient by 42.86%.
Trends in Telehealth Antibiotic Prescribing for Children Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Payvandi Lily , Correa Emily Trudell , Hatoun Jonathan , O’Donnell Heather , Vernacchio Louis
Published: June 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Telehealth visits increased significantly during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic without consensus on the appropriate scope of telehealth antibiotic prescribing within pediatric primary care. We describe telehealth antibiotic prescribing patterns within our statewide pediatric primary care network during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

METHODS

In a retrospective observational study of a large statewide pediatric primary care network, we identified and analyzed telehealth and in-person encounters with oral antibiotics prescribed from March 2020 to July 2021. We focused on the top 5 general diagnosis groupings using International Classification of Disease 10 codes.

RESULTS

Of the 55 926 encounters with an oral antibiotic prescribed, 12.5% were conducted via telehealth and 87.5% in person. The proportion of telehealth antibiotic encounters varied significantly according to diagnosis category (P <.001): ear (30.8%), skin and subcutaneous (21.8%), respiratory (18.8%), genitourinary (6.3%), and Lyme disease infections (3.8%). The proportion of telehealth antibiotic encounters for all diagnosis categories peaked in spring of 2020. The greatest proportion of telehealth antibiotic prescribing during the most recent 4weeks of the analysis were Lyme disease infections (11.7%) and for skin and subcutaneous tissue infections (3.1%).

CONCLUSIONS

Telehealth continues to be used to prescribe antibiotics even after the initial stage of the pandemic. Clinicians and patients would benefit from clearer guidelines about the appropriate use of antibiotics prescribed during telehealth encounters.
Association Between Left Atrial Appendage Morphology and Function and the Risk of Ischaemic Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Dudzińska-Szczerba Katarzyna , Kułakowski Piotr , Michałowska Ilona , Baran Jakub
Published: June 2022

AF is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and has been identified as an independent risk factor for stroke. The European Society of Cardiology guidelines recommend a thromboembolic event risk assessment based on the CHA2DS2-VASc score. However, stroke also occurs in some patients with a low CHA2DS2-VASc score. Therefore, it is necessary to find new factors to improve thromboembolic risk stratification in AF patients. Over 90% of embolic strokes are caused by thrombi originating from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Thus, certain anatomical or functional parameters of the LAA could potentially be used to predict cardioembolic stroke. Studies have suggested that some of these factors, such as LAA morphology, number of LAA lobes, LAA dimensions, LAA volume, distance from the LAA ostium to the first bend of LAA, LAA orifice diameter, extent of LAA trabeculations, LAA takeoff, LAA flow velocity and LAA strain rate, are independently associated with a higher risk of stroke in a population of patients with AF and improve the performance of the CHA2DS2-VASc score. However, the results are conflicting and, so far, no new parameter has been added to the CHA2DS2-VASc score.