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ФОРМУВАННЯ СТРАТЕГІЇ РЕСТРУКТУРИЗАЦІЇ БАНКІВ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Мамедов Сергій
Published: October 2019

Висвітлено авторський підхід до формування та реалізації стратегії реструктуризації банків в Україні з позицій характеристики її ключових елементів: обґрунтування необхідності розроблення стратегії; визначення мети й цілей стратегії; розроблення та відбір варіантів стратегії; оцінка ефективності та вибір пріоритетних напрямів реалізації стратегії; визначення ресурсної забезпеченості ухвалених рішень; удосконалення механізмів та інструментів регулювання реструктуризаційних процесів у банківському сек торі загалом та для його складових; моніторинг реструктуризаційних процесів у банківському секторі економіки країни. Розроблений підхід дає змогу одночасно вирішувати два взаємопов’язані завдання: безпосе реднє розроблення стратегії; управління процесами розроблення й реалізації стратегії.
УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ПУБЛІЧНИХ ЗАКУПІВЕЛЬ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Жук Артем
Published: October 2019

Досліджено та узагальнено теоретичні і практичні аспекти, нормативно-правові особливості публічних закупівель в Україні з використанням електронної системи «ProZorro». Надано пропозиції щодо удосконалення інформаційного забезпечення процесу роботи в системі «ProZorro», зокрема формування річного плану закупівель.
БАНКІВСЬКЕ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ I БАНКІВСЬКИЙ НАГЛЯД ЯК СКЛАДОВІ СИСТЕМИ ДЕРЖАВНОГО РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ БАНКІВСЬКОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ
Authors: Вовчак Ольга , Бедненко Владислав
Published: October 2019

Досліджуються питання сутності банківського регулювання, банківського нагляду, державного регулювання банківської діяльності та їх застосування в теоретичному i практичному аспектах, а також висвітлюються питання банківського регулювання i банківського нагляду як складових системи державного регулювання банківської діяльності.
ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНА ПРИВАБЛИВІСТЬ УКРАЇНИ: ОСНОВНІ ПРОБЛЕМИ І ШЛЯХИ ЇХ РОЗВ’ЯЗАННЯ
Authors: Новікова Тетяна , Гайдар Ірина
Published: October 2019

Досліджено такі поняття, як «інвестиційний клімат», «інвестиційна привабливість», а також суть цих дефініцій та їх відмінність. Також представлено показники інвестиційної привабливості, звернено увагу на основні проблеми і шляхи їх розв’язання. Вивчено та проаналізовано суть факторів, які безпосередньо впливають на розвиток інвестиційного середовища держави. Окреслено перспективи зростання інвестицій до країни.
ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ СТУДЕНТІВ: МІЖНАРОДНИЙ I ВІТЧИЗНЯНИЙ ДОСВІД
Authors: Кліпа Юлія
Published: October 2019

Досліджено теоретичні та практичні аспекти дистанційного навчання в Україні та у світі. Проаналізовано переваги і недоліки дистанційного навчання і масових відкритих онлайн курсів. Визначено певні ресурси для підвищення ефективності навчання студентів економічних спеціальностей. Надано інформацію про онлайн ресурси для дистанційного навчання, де студенти економічних спеціальностей можуть підвищити рівень своїх професійних знань.
ВПЛИВ ВАЛЮТНОЇ ЛІБЕРАЛІЗАЦІЇ НА ВОЛАТИЛЬНІСТЬ ВАЛЮТНОГО КУРСУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Кліщук Ольга
Published: October 2019

Розглянуто питання впливу валютної лібералізації в Україні, що посилилася за останній рік, на волатильність курсоутворення гривні. Такі дії регулятора були одними з кроків реалізації політики інфляційного таргетування і заходом, який сприяв досягненню цілей цінової стабільності, у тому числі й валютної. Наведено аргументи стосовно позитивного і негативного впливу валютної лібералізації за допомогою векторно-авторегресійного моделювання монетарного трансмісійного механізму для двох модифікацій моделей, одна з яких ураховує вплив інтервенцій на валютний курс та облікову ставку.
ЕКОНОМІЧНИЙ РОЗВИТОК І ДЕРЖАВНА ФІНАНСОВА ПОЛІТИКА ЯК ВЗАЄМОЗУМОВЛЕНІ КАТЕГОРІЇ: ЗМІСТ ТА ОСНОВНІ КОНЦЕПЦІЇ
Authors: Романчукевич Віталій
Published: October 2019

Розглянуто наукові підходи до трактування поняття «фінансова політика». Виявлено, що вдосконалення і модернізація фінансової політики держави, від якої залежить формування та розподіл фінансових ресурсів усіх суб’єктів економічних відносин, повинні проводитися з урахуванням особливостей взаємодії цих суб’єктів. Доведено, що в умовах сьогодення існування держави категорії «державна фінансова політика» та «економічний розвиток» є взаємозумовленими і взаємопов’язаними. Зауважено, що закордонні наука і практика роблять акцент на фінансовій політиці суб’єктів господарювання, у той час як в Україні — на державній фінансовій політиці. Виявлено, що більшість наукових підходів до трактування поняття «фінансова політика» здійснюють посил на досягненні певного рівня економічного розвитку. Досліджено підходи до розуміння науковцями дефініції «економічний розвиток» і виявлено, що попри відсутність єдиного підходу до розуміння поняття «економічний розвиток» і наявність немалої кількості різних авторських підходів, усі вони (як українські, так і іноземні джерела) в основі містять два основні чинники: якісне поліпшення процесу створення економічного блага і спрямованість усього процесу на підвищення рівня життя населення, його добробуту. Висвітлено погляди провідних науковців Заходу ХХ століття на державне втручання в економіку. Розглянуто основні завдання фінансової політики і види фінансової політики залежно від завдань, що вирішуються в суспільстві. Розкрито основні види і типи фінансової політики. Узагальнено, що фінансова політика є складним суспільно-економічним явищем, що являє собою сукупність різноманітних заходів, які спрямовані на оптимальні формування, розподіл і використання фінансових ресурсів з метою досягнення певного рівня економічного розвитку. Характер, тип і вид фінансової політики залежать від умов, у яких вона реалізовується (у тому числі обсягів фінансових ресурсів у державі), та рівня економічного розвитку, що планується досягти.
РЕЙТИНГОВЕ ОЦІНЮВАННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ БАНКІВ УКРАЇНИ НА СУЧАСНОМУ ЕТАПІ
Authors: Грудзевич Уляна
Published: October 2019

Рейтингове оцінювання діяльності банків є одним із напрямів оцінки фінансової стійкості та значною мірою впливає на сприйняття банку інвесторами, вкладниками, кредиторами. В Україні рейтингове оцінювання ведеться за декількома напрямами: рейтингова оцінка банків Національним банком України, рейтинговими агентствами, Міністерством фінансів України та інформаційними агентствами, які мають власні методики, проте, зазвичай, використовують досить типовий перелік показників. Досліджено сучасний стан і проблеми рейтингової оцінки банків Національним банком України за системою CAMELSO. Система є закритою, недоступною для широкого кола користувачів, проте дає змогу НБУ досить точно оцінювати фінансовий стан банку за стандартизованою системою показників. Досліджено визначення кредитного рейтингу міжнародними і національними уповноваженими рейтинговими агентствами та рейтингу фінансової стійкості банків за методикою Міністерства фінансів України. Порівняно методологію та ефективність рейтингового оцінювання вказаних суб’єктів рейтингування. Про-аналізовано кредитні рейтинги і рейтинги надійності депозитів, присвоєні національними і міжнародними агентствами вітчизняним банкам. Визначено перспективи рейтингового оцінювання банків на сучасному етапі, серед яких отримання рейтингових оцінок банками від кількох рейтингових агентств, що дасть змогу підтвердити їхню достовірність; удосконалення законодавчо-нормативної бази, у тому числі ухвалення Закону «Про рейтингування».
ОЦІНКА ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ІНСТРУМЕНТАРІЮ АНТИКРИЗОВОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ АТ КБ «ПРИВАТБАНК»
Authors: Малафєєв Тимур , Жигунов Олексій
Published: October 2019

Визначено, що сучасний стан банківського сектору України вимагає від банківської діяльності зосередження уваги на антикризовому управлінні, за допомогою якого можна вчасно визначати й успішно розв’язувати проблеми. Зазначено, що в банків є значні проблеми, які пов’язані з управлінням їхніми проблемними активами. Антикризове управління є невід’ємною частиною банківського менеджменту і повинно здійснюватися на постійній основі. Ураховуючи, що відкрита стадія кризи настає за збігу низки ряду факторів і причин, які отримали достатній розвиток, дуже важливо бути готовими своєчасно виявляти проблеми і вчасно вживати адекватних заходів, щоб не допустити банкрутства. Розглянуто вплив окремих антикризових інструментів на поліпшення фінансового стану банку на прикладі АТ КБ «ПриватБанк». З’ясовано, що фінансовий стан АТ КБ «ПриватБанк» оцінюють як нестійкий, тобто його фінансова стійкість недостатньо забезпечена капіталом, який може захищати банк від імовірних ризикованих втрат у його діяльності. При цьому банк здатний своєчасно і в повному обсязі виконувати свої зобов’язання перед потенційними клієнтами, а також забезпечує йому стабільність на ринку банківських продуктів.
СУТНІСТЬ І ВИДИ ФІНАНСОВОГО ОЗДОРОВЛЕННЯ БАНКІВ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНИЙ АСПЕКТ
Authors: Стаднійчук Роман
Published: October 2019

Розкрито сутність фінансового оздоровлення банків, його роль у посиленні їхньої стійкості та виходу з кризових ситуацій. Обґрунтовано заходи, спрямовані на поліпшення фінансового стану банків. З’ясовано підходи до визначення поняття «фінансове оздоровлення» саме банківської установи, що трапляються в економічній літературі. Запропоновано трактувати фінансове оздоровлення банку в широкому і вузькому розумінні. У першому варіанті фінансове оздоровлення характеризується стабілізацією фінансового стану банку шляхом зміни його політики управління активами і пасивами банку. У другому варіанті фінансове оздоровлення — це стратегічне бачення, стратегічний комплекс заходів, спрямованих не тільки на усунення безпосередніх причин виникнення кризи на тій чи іншій стадії життєвого циклу банківської установи, а й на нейтралізацію чинників, які погіршують фінансово-економічний і господарський стан банку. Запропоновано під фінансовим оздоровленням банку розуміти поліпшення фінансово-економічних показників, збільшення ринкової вартості банківської установи, зростання рівня її капіталізації. Охарактеризовано три основні види фінансового оздоровлення банків, до яких віднесено профілактичне фінансове оздоровлення, фінансове оздоровлення в умовах кризи, посткризове фінансове оздоровлення. Розроблено основні заходи фінансового оздоровлення банку.
MODELING THE LEVEL OF COMPETITIVENESS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES
Authors: Головко Олена , Гнип Наталія , Бакланов Ерік
Published: October 2019

In the article reviewed the necessity of assessing the level of competitiveness of insurance companies. Identified factors that aff ect competitiveness and insurers activity taking into account them in econometric models. By means of coefficients of regression of fictitious variables factors that have a signifi cant impact on the insurance company's competitiveness: payments, gross premiums are determined. We combine all insurance companies in a single set and estimate the regression with diff erentiated coefficients, respectively, forming the fictitious variables of the slope and intersection. According to the position of the insurance company in the rating, we introduce the following fictitious variables: 1 — for an insurance company with a high level of insurance payments; 0 — for insurance companies with insufficient level of insurance payments. A multi-factor regression model and a variance analysis and their comparison are constructed that are statistically significant and adequate. The model is checked for absence of autocorrelation, and can be used as predicted and to assess the state of the insurance company in the insurance market.
Successful Management of a Complicated Mirror Syndrome: A Case Presentation
Authors: Rahimi-Sharbaff Fatemeh , Saedi Nafiseh
Published: October 2019

Mirror syndrome is a rare but serious condition of pregnancy characterized by fetal hydrops of any cause and maternal edema that has severe maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. In most cases, the pregnancy should be terminated to resolve the symptoms. Some cases with mirror syndrome resolve spontaneously due to the demise of the hydropic fetus or fetal infection with parvovirus. This case is a rare complicated mirror syndrome that managed conservatively up to 34 weeks and 3 days of gestation. This case was a unique Dichorionic Diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancy with mirror syndrome, that feticide of the hydropic fetus has resolved symptoms of mirror syndrome. Although the mother’s liver enzyme increased after 3 weeks of feticide, we managed to save pregnancy by conservative treatment until 34 weeks and 3 days of gestation. Finally, the mother had a cesarean section delivery. The baby is now 6 months old with normal neurodevelopmental parameters. This case suggests that preeclampsia can happen after feticide due to twin pregnancy and the retained placenta. If we consider this event, we can manage pregnancy conservatively as a preeclamptic patient.
Granulomatous Mastitis and Sarcoidosis Differential Diagnosis: A Case Report
Authors: Sahraiyan Sepehr , Abbaszadeh Mahsa , Khajavi Rad Nasim , Karimpour Reyhan Sahar , Afshari Ali
Published: October 2019

Granulomatous mastitis is a pathological diagnosis with a variety of causes, and its treatment depends on the underlying cause. We report a case of granulomatous mastitis in a 25-year-old woman admitted with erythema nodosum and an unresponded acute inflammatory mastitis to treatment. It was challenging for us to make a definite diagnosis between sarcoidosis and idiopathic lobular granulomatous mastitis for her. In the end, our diagnosis was sarcoidosis because of dactylitis we found in her physical examination which responded dramatically to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatment. We started therapy with corticosteroids and immunosuppressant drugs and offered her continuous follow-up.
Schowannoma in an Uncommon Site, Upper Lip: A Case Report
Authors: Nazar Elham , Saffar Hiva
Published: October 2019

Schwannoma is one of the most common benign intracranial tumors which originates from the Schwann cells of neural sheaths in the upper part of vestibular branch of the eighth nerve, especially in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2. Schwannoma in the other parts of head and neck region is, however, relatively uncommon.The present report describes a rare case of schwannoma that was accidentally discovered in the upper lip in asymptomatic patient lasting for more than 10 years with recently size enlargement. Schwannoma could be seen in a variety of anatomic sites. Thus, this diagnosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue tumor in any location.
Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase II deficiency, a Rare Cause of Rhabdomyolysis: A Case Report
Authors: Farshchi Parisa , Karimpour Reyhan Sahar , Abbaszadeh Mahsa , Shiva Shadi
Published: October 2019

Introduction: Muscle weakness and rhabdomyolysis have a wide range of differential diagnosis. In many situations, they are induced by seizure, trauma, drugs, and toxins. They could also be due to inflammatory or metabolic myopathies. Identifying the exact cause is crucial and sometimes challenging. Case Presentation: A 23-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with muscle weakness, fatigue, dyspnea, and dark urine, all preceded by flu-like symptoms, myalgia, and fever. Due to reduced muscle strength, dark urine, elevated serum creatine kinase, and serum creatinine, he was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury. Muscle biopsy was performed three years before for the patient, due to a history of similar episodes and exercise intolerance. Because of recurrent episodes of muscle weakness and rhabdomyolysis along with the negative muscle biopsy for inflammatory myopathies, we suspected metabolic myopathy as a cause. Therefore, metabolic screening was performed for the patient, and he was diagnosed with metabolic myopathy known as Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase II (CPT II) deficiency. Conclusion: In patients with recurrent rhabdomyolysis, we should consider inherited myopathies, especially carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency and glycogen storage disease type V (McArdle disease) as likely causes. CPT II deficiency is regarded as a preventable cause of recurrent rhabdomyolysis. Therefore, by early diagnosis of this disorder we could prevent recurrent episodes of rhabdomyolysis and ultimately avoid life-threatening complications like acute kidney injury
Lichenoid Dermatitis After Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Breast Cance
Authors: Hama Yukihiro , Tate Etsuko
Published: October 2019

Lichenoid dermatitis is a rare complication after radiation therapy and is often considered as a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. It is different from lichen planus and is characterized by fine white scale (Wickham’s striae). Here, we report a case of lichenoid dermatitis developed after hypofractionated whole-breast radiation therapy followed by breast-conserving surgery. A 60-year-old female patient underwent hypofractionated whole-breast radiation therapy followed by a boost to the tumor bed. Post-radiation course was uneventful, but violaceous, polyangular, and pruritic papules accompanied by the eruption were noted at the boost site. Clinical findings were consistent with lichenoid dermatitis, so steroid ointment and oral antihistamines were administered. Her lichenoid dermatitis was completely relieved in 2 weeks, and there was no sign of relapse during the 5 years follow-up. There are some reports of lichen planus induced after radiotherapy; however, this is the first report that shows lichenoid dermatitis as a possible complication after hypofractionated radiation therapy for breast cancer.
Conceptual Design along with Mechanical Analysis of Neural Microelectrode
Authors: Amiri Hossein , Nadafi Reza
Published: October 2019

Purpose: Several studies were carried out in the field of neural microelectrode that caused the different generation of neural electrode appeared. Neural microelectrode has an important effect on the BCI interference and also is used in medical applications such as the detection and treatment process of different diseased. Therefore, achieving the structure of the electrode that has the high ability at recording and stimulating is so essential. This article aims at studying the different structure of Microelectrode, according to MEMS technology, and comparing their properties. Materials and Methods: In this research, we introduce 7 designs for microelectrode fabrication that 3 designs are according to research that has been carried out so far and 4 designs have been proposed by authors and their fabricated process described. The microelectrode performance was determined by cost, biocompatibility, mechanical and electrical properties. Results: The mechanical analysis was carried out using software and displacement, stress, and critical load factor calculated. Conclusion: At last, the performance of the designed electrode was compared according to those parameters and the application of each design on the practical experiment described.
Shielding in Dental Radiography: Is It Applied Properly?
Authors: Vaezzadeh Vahid , Pak Farideh
Published: October 2019

Purpose: Lead shielding in the forms of thyroid straps and apron are known as protection devices in medical imaging. Recent data and guidelines do not recommend the routine use of lead shielding in dentistry imaging even for pregnant women. This study was conducted to investigate whether the application of these shielding is appropriate in our dental radiography. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in five dental radiography centers that performed panoramic and intra oral imaging. A questionnaire consisting of five items was developed and technicians were asked to fill it out for a period of one month. Results: The results of this study showed that 72% of children and 70.3% of adults received protection by thyroid shielding. For 24% of children and 24.7% of adults no shielding was reported. In panoramic imaging of 55.5% children and 14.4% adult, thyroid shielding was used. Apron was applied for 33.3% of children and 54.4% of adults. No shielding was used for 11.1% of children and 30% of adults. Apron shielding in panoramic imaging for children was 33.3% and for adults 54.4% Conclusion: The results of this survey showed, in general, a routine behavior exists in shielding application for dental radiography which has not been updated. Then, it seems that there is a need for updating knowledge regarding appropriate use of thyroid and apron shielding for this imaging modality.
Introducing a Dedicated Cardiac SPECT Imaging System: ProSPECT
Authors: Teimourian Fard Behnoosh , Amirmozaffari Sabet Kiarash , Ay Mohammadreza
Published: October 2019

Purpose: Cardiac SPECT imaging is widely used for many clinical practices such as the diagnostic of coronary artery diseases (CAD) and Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI). In this work, we introduced the ProSPECT system, a dedicated cardiac SPECT system with open-gantry design. Materials and Methods: In this study we assessed the performance of the system based on NEMA-NU1-2007 standards. The ProSPECT system was characterized by measurement of planar, tomographic and clinical parameters. Results: Planar measurements showed 7.6 mm and 8.9% of spatial resolution and energy resolution at 140 keV, respectively. The tomographic resolution at 250 mm radius of rotation was 12.3 mm. Also, the maximum LOR and COR error for the tomographic imaging are obtained 1.1 mm and 1.8 mm, respectively. The clinical images that obtained using the system were confirmed by nuclear medicine physician expert. Conclusion: It concluded that the ProSPECT imaging is qualified for cardiac SPECT imaging.
Prevalence of Anemia According to Some Hematological Parameters among Reproductive-Age Females in Kermanshah, Western Iran
Authors: Abiri Behnaz , Vafa Mohammadreza , Azizi-Soleiman Fatemeh
Published: October 2019

Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem in the developing countries. Anemia decreases physical capacity and adversely affects performance in women. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of anemia based on some hematological parameters among women of reproductive age in Kermanshah, Western Iran. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Kermanshah in May 2015. A total of 515 females aged 15-45 years agreed to participate in the study. Blood samples were collected from all participants. The analyzed hematological parameters from the participants' blood samples included the hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, hematocrit, mean cell volume (MCV), mean hemoglobin concentration (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). Results: The total prevalence of anemia was 15.1%. Mean concentration of Hb was 13.86 ± 1.08 mg/dL in ages 15 to 25 years, 13.83 ± 1.08 mg/dl in 26 to 35 years, and 13.58 ± 1.27 mg/dl in the age range of 36-45 years. These results showed that the mean concentration of Hb decreased with increase of age. The prevalence of microcytosis and hypochromia were higher in women aged 36-45 years. The hypochromic-microcytic anemia was observed in 81.3% of those with Hb < 12.7 mg/dl. Conclusions: The prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age is not a health concern in Kermanshah City. However, this does not mean that the importance of prevention programs should be neglected.
Correlation between Religiosity and Nutritional Behavior in Students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd
Authors: Marzban Ameneh , Nadjarzadeh Azadeh , Karimi-Nazari Elham , Barzegaran Mehran
Published: October 2019

Background: Today, bad and harmful nutritional behavior is one of the most important and common nutritional problems of young people. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between religiosity and nutritional behavior in students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd City, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 310 students in the academic year 2017-2018 by stratified sampling method. Data collection tools were demographic questionnaire, Serajzadeh religiosity measures, and nutritional behavior questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS16 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: The results showed a positive and significant correlation between religious attitude and nutritional behavior of students (P = 0.01, R = 0.78). Furthermore, religious attitude had a significant relationship with educational level and school of study. Moreover, a significant relationship was found between gender and nutritional behavior of students. Conclusion: Regarding the correlation between religiosity and nutritional behavior, the authorities are recommended to hold Islamic nutrition workshops in order to improve nutritional behavior of the students.
The Effect of Endurance Exercise Training on Vaspin, Lipid Profile, and Anthropometric Indices in Young People
Authors: Karajibani Mansour , Montazerifar Farzaneh , Dehghani Karim , Mogharnasi Mehdi , Mousavi Gilani Seyed Reza , Dashipour Alireza
Published: October 2019

Background: Exercise training affects the adipose tissue, which may lead to the secretion of adipokines. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of endurance exercise training on vaspin, lipid profiles, and some anthropometric indices among young people. Methods: The participants included 26 young men selected and categorized into the intervention and control groups randomly. The intervention group underwent the endurance activity (aerobic), while the control group had no exercises during the study. Anthropometric indices and dietary intakes were determined by standard and 48-hr recall methods, respectively. Before and after implementation of the exercise training, the participants' fasting blood samples were collected. Lipid profile (including cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, and HDL) and vaspin levels were determined. Results: A significant difference was observed in body fat percentage of the intervention group after exercise training (P = 0.009). However, no significant differences were observed based on the means of anthropometric indices, lipid profile, and daily energy intake between two groups. With regard to the vaspin levels, a significant difference was observed between the participants' scores before (P = 0.001) and after (P = 0.04) the exercise training in intervention compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Endurance exercise program can lead to appropriate changes in some anthropometric indices, lipid profile, and vaspin adipokine in young people. So, exercise training can affect health promotion of people.
Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Traditional and Industrial Lime Juice Produced in Kashan, Iran
Authors: Arian Ayda , Alizadeh Elahe , Mazroii Navid , Sharafati Chaleshtori Reza
Published: October 2019

Background: Lime juice is a nutritious drink, which is generally consumed for its' refreshing properties, nutritive value, vitamin content, and health benefits. Therefore, the chemical and microbiological quality of the traditional and industrial lime juice produced in Kashan city was assessed. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, a total of 106 samples were collected and screened for total soluble solid (TSS), pH, acidic value, protein content, mold, yeast, and count of acid-tolerant bacteria according to the Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI). Results: Of the total samples, 66 samples (62.26%) were within the Iran’s national standard range. Most samples that did not meet the national standard requirements, were related to traditional samples (70.24%) compared to industrial samples (31.82%, P < 0.001). No significant difference was found between pH and protein of traditional and industrial lime juice samples (P > 0.05), while TSS and acidic values in traditional lime juices were less than those of the industrial lime juice (P < 0.05). Additionally, the mold and yeast contaminations in traditional lime juices were more than industrial lime juices (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In overall, traditional lime juice samples had the most microbial and chemical contaminations. It is necessary to increase the regular monitoring by relevant organizations over quality of the produced lime juices.
Therapeutic Roles of Goji Berry and Ginseng in Traditional Chinese
Authors: Sun Wenli , Shahrajabian Mohamad Hesam , Cheng Qi
Published: October 2019

Background: Goji berries (Lycium barbarum), widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, can be applied as a dietary supplement. They are classified as nutraceutical food due to their long and safe traditional use. Ginseng has been increasingly used in the last decades and has become well known for its significant role in preventing and treating many diseases. Methods: The keywords of Goji berry, Ginseng, Traditional Chinese medicine were searched in Google Scholar, Scopus, Research Gate, and PubMed in both English and Chinese languages. Results: Goji berry significantly inhibited the generation and spread of cancer cells, improved eyesight, and increased reserves of muscle glycogen and liver glycogen, which may increase human energy and has anti-fatigue effect. Usage of Goji berries improved brain function and enhanced learning and memory. It had positive effects on anti-cancer, anti-oxidant activities, retinal function preservation, anti-diabetes, immune function, and anti-fatigue. Pharmacological activities of ginseng extracts affected the central nervous system, antipsychotic action, tranquilizing effects, protection from stress ulcers, increase of gastrointestinal motility, anti-fatigue action, endocrinological effects, enhancement of sexual behavior, acceleration of metabolism, or synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, RNA, and proteins. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginseng helps to maintain a healthy immune system. Conclusions: In this review article we found that Goji berries and Ginseng were sources of compounds with valuable nutritional and bioactive properties. Therefore, they could be incorporated into foods with functional properties. More clinical studies are necessary to uncover the numerous substances and their effects in goji berries and ginseng that contribute to public health.
Impact of Performance Appraisal on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Intention to Stay through Affective Commitment: A Literature Review
Authors: R. K. Ravikumar , Raya Dr. R. P.
Published: October 2019

The purpose of this paper is to develop theoretical framework linking performance appraisal, affective commitment, intention to stay, and organizational citizenship behaviour. The social exchange and procedural justice theories applied to link performance appraisal with affective commitment, intention to stay, and organizational citizenship behaviour. Propositions were framed based on the in-depth literature review and tested the propositions based on the previous similar findings. This study will provide platform to conduct empirical study to examine the impact of performance appraisal on affective commitment, intention to stay, and organizational citizenship behaviour.
The Role of Workload and Work Discipline in Improving Job Satisfaction and Performance of Outsourcing Employees
Authors: Sudarsih  , Supriyadi
Published: October 2019

This study examines how to improve outsourcing employees’ performance through workload and work discipline using job satisfaction as intervening variable. As many as 43 outsourcing workers at PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Jember are involved as samples. The sampling techniques used is census because it uses entire population as samples. This study used quantitative data through the distribution of questionnaires. Path analysis is performed for the purpose of this study. The results exhibit significant direct negative impact of workload on employee’s job satisfaction and performance, significant direct positive impact of work discipline on employee’s job satisfaction and performance, and significant direct positive and significant effect of job satisfaction on employees’ performance. The results also found significant indirect effects of workload and discipline on employee performance with job satisfaction as intervening variable but the magnitude is weaker than its direct effect.
Probing Islamic Values of Business Principles and Ethics
Authors: Nur Iffatin , Asiyah Binti , Puspitarini Reni , Umam Syamsul
Published: October 2019

In Islam, business is one of the most important parts of mu’āmalah (worldly transaction) and gets a very serious attention. Islam teaches the values that must be obeyed and followed by its adherents when conducting business. Unfortunately, the present reality shows that there are still many Muslims who prefer opting and practicing business principles and methods that may not contain and display Islamic values in their practices. This paper is aimed to explore what values are taught by Islam in conducting a good and permissible business, principally and ethically. The study was a library research employing the discourse analysis. The results of this study show that Islam teaches a very comprehensive concept of business pertaining to its principles and ethics. They also show that, contrary to conventional business principles, Islamic ones accentuate the aspect of divinity in business. This is so because basic principles and ethics taught by Islam through its maqāṣid sharī'ah in conducting mu’āmalah, in this case doing business, are meant none other than to bring benefits to mankind justly and proportionally as well as resisting any harm from them.
Common Site of Urinary Calculi in Kidney, Ureter and Urinary Bladder Region: Jos Experience
Authors: Danjem Samuel Moses , AJ Salaam , Yunusa HO Kolade- , SI Shuaibu
Published: October 2019

Objective: To determine the common location of calculus along the urinary tract using CT scan. 

Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted using CT from November 2016 to September 2018, in a tertiary hospital in Jos, Nigeria. The CT images acquired from this period were evaluated and 50 patients were positive for urolithiasis. The data was subjected to statistical analysis based on age, gender and calculus location.

Results: Out of the 50 patients with calculi, 34 were males and 16 were females with a male to female ratio of 2.13:1. 137 urinary calculi were documented in which 90 were in males and 47 in the female patients. Highest occurrence of calculi was seen in age group 31-40 years (34.0%). 112(82%) were renal stones, 12(9%) were ureteric stones, 8(6%) were found in pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ), 3(2%) were in the vesico-ureteric junction (VUJ), 2(1%) were in the urinary bladder and none in the urethra.

Conclusion: Kidney stones are the most common followed by the ureter, the pelvi-ureteric junction, the vesico-ureteric junction and the bladder.
ANÁLISE DOS PLANOS DE RECUPERAÇÃO DE ÁREAS DEGRADADAS PELA MINERAÇÃO DE ARGILA NO SUL DE SANTA CATARINA, BRASIL
Authors: Corrêa Patrícia Figueiredo , Elias Guilherme Alves , Pezente Gisele , Santos Robson
Published: October 2019

Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar os Planos de Recuperação de Áreas Degradadas (PRAD) por mineração de argila no município de Içara, Sul de Santa Catarina. A metodologia compreendeu a análise das informações contidas nos PRAD do acervo da Fundação do Meio Ambiente (FATMA), por meio da leitura dos mesmos. Nos 16 processos ambientais analisados, foram propostos cinco tipos de metodologias para a restauração, com indicação total de 66 espécies vegetais. Dentre as 15 espécies herbáceas terrícolas indicadas, oito são exóticas, sendo que destas, quatro possuem restrição de uso por serem exóticas invasoras e entre as espécies arbustivas e arbóreas duas possuem efeito alelopático e três são de ocorrência do Cerrado que não ocorrem na Mata Atlântica. Ficou evidente a falta de planejamento e conhecimento na escolha das espécies indicadas para restauração. Os usos futuros indicados para as áreas são em maior parte para fins econômicos. Os problemas apontados nos PRAD refletem diretamente no sucesso da restauração das áreas degradadas por mineração de argila no sul de Santa Catarina.
CONFLITOS SOCIOECONÔMICOS RELACIONADOS À PESCA DA COMUNIDADE DO FAROL DE SANTA MARTA - SC/ BRASIL
Authors: Luz Carina Da , Biz Luana Dos Santos , Aguiar Luciane De Oliveira , Araújo Viviane Raupp Nunes de Araújo , Menezes Carlyle Torres Bezerra de , Citadini-Zanette Vanilde
Published: October 2019

O presente artigo é resultado de uma prática de campo na comunidade de pescadores do Farol de Santa Marta/SC, como parte integrante da disciplina de Etnobiologia, do Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Ambientais (PPGCA) da Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC). Teve o intuito de relatar os aspectos peculiares do modo de organização da comunidade e dar ênfase nas atividades relacionadas à pesca artesanal e ao turismo comunitário. O texto está divido em três partes, todas diretamente relacionadas à organização e desenvolvimento da região. A primeira teve o objetivo de caracterizar a comunidade em seu processo histórico de origem, a segunda traz a discussão da pesca artesanal e seus conflitos socioeconômicos e, por fim, a terceira aborda os principais conflitos e fatores que afetam a estabilidade dos sistemas pesqueiros.Palavras-chave: Farol de Santa Marta. Pesca artesanal. Turismo Comunitário.
Analisis Faktor Persepsi Nasabah Bank Konvensional dan Switching Barriers Ke Bank Syariah
Authors: Slamet Slamet , Munir Misbahul , Hasan Irmayanti
Published: October 2019

This research is to identify and analyze the factors of conventional bank customers' perception in Pondok Pesantren community in using Islamic banking services and identify and analyze switching barriers factors to become sharia bank customers for the Pondok Pesantren community. The paradigm in this research uses quantitative research with a CFA approach. The results showed that the factors that become conventional bank customers' perceptions in using Islamic banking for the Islamic boarding school community are comprised of three perceptions, namely customer perception variables consisting of a cognitive dimension, affective, and connectively. This means that respondents already have a dominant perception of the Islamic banking system. This is indicated by  that they have an understanding and knowledge of the existence and sharia banking system in Indonesia, although some of them use conventional banking services. There are several factors causing switching barriers to become customers of Islamic banks in the Pondok Pesantren community, from the loading factor value it is known that the dimension of value congruency is the dominant dimension in forming switching barriers variables in conventional banks.
Peningkatan Sadar Investasi Masyarakat melalui Model Penta Helix
Authors: Awwal Muhammad Al Faridho , Rini Dewi Wahyu Setyo
Published: October 2019

In 2017, Indonesia takes the title of worth-invested country, supported by the fact that Indonesia has accredited by United Nation Conference on Trade and Developments (UNCTAD) as one of the countries with prospective investation target. Furthermore, investation also become an important part of Indonesian economy as President Joko Widodo said that investation become the key of improvement for Indonesian economy. Stock market’s growths in Indonesia is actually quite good, although its literacy rate is not so much. This research focused on strategy to grow the literacy rate of stock market in order to increase society’s awareness through the synergies and roles of stackholders. We take one of the government’s program which is Yuk Nabung Saham as the research’s object. Data that are being used here is in the form of primary data of interviews’ results and secondary data then described and interpreted. In the development of the said program, we used penta helix Model that involves five stackholders. Then, we used Laku Pandai program in collaboration with three stackholders. With this program we hoped that it could increase society’s awareness about the importance of investation especially on stock market and we also hoped that it could increase the number of society’s investment in Indonesia that could give good impact to the economy of the country.
ANADOLU SAHASINA AİT TÜRKÇE İLK KUR’AN TERCÜMELERİ ÜZERİNE BİR BİBLİYOGRAFYA DENEMESİ
Authors: YILDIRIM İbrahim Kemal
Published: October 2019

Türklerin İslâmiyet’i kabulüyle birlikte İslâmi eserler de
Türk dili sahasındaki yerini almaya başlamıştır. Bu eserler sırasıyla; Kutadgu Bilig, Divân-ı Lügati’t Türk,
Atabetü’l Hakayık, Divân-ı Hikmet’tir. Bunun yanı sıra Tefsirler, Sûre
tefsirleri ve Satırarası tercümelerden oluşan Kur’an tercümeleri de bu
eserlerdendir. Dinî içerikli, didaktik olması ve dönemin özelliklerini yansıtması
açısından bu eserler oldukça önem taşımaktadır. Satırarası kelime kelime
tercüme olan Kur’an tercümeleri söz varlığı açısından da oldukça önemlidir. İlk
örnekleri Karahanlı-Harezm Türkçesi ile yapılan bu tercümelere XIV. yüzyıldan itibaren
Anadolu sahasında Eski Anadolu Türkçesi ile yapılan tercümeler de eklenmiştir.
Doğu sahasında yapılan Kur’an tercümeleri ile kıyasladığımızda Anadolu
sahasında yapılan tercümeler sayıca fazladır. Bu eserlerin birçoğunun müellifi
ve müstensihi bilinirken birçoğununki de bilinmemektedir. Tercümeler üzerine
birçok akademik çalışma bulunmasına rağmen hâla üzerine çalışma yapılmamış
olanlar da mevcuttur. Bu makalede Anadolu sahasına ait ilk Türkçe Kur’an
tercümeleri üzerine yurt içi ve yurt dışında yapılan  çalışmalar ana hatlarıyla değerlendirilecek ve
bir bibliyografya denemesi yapılacaktır.
Aproveitamento agroindustrial da graviola (Annona muricata L.) para produção de licores: avaliação sensorial
Authors: Oliveira Emanuel Neto Alves de , Santos Dyego da Costa , Santos Yvana Maria Gomes dos , Oliveira Francisco Alexandro Alves de
Published: October 2019

A alta perecibilidade da graviola restringe a comercialização da fruta in natura a mercados mais distantes dos centros produtores, sendo necessário processá-la para estender sua vida útil. Nesse sentido, objetivou-se elaborar licores de graviola mediante utilização de planejamento experimental fatorial 22, com três repetições no ponto central, resultando em 7 tratamentos, variando-se as concentrações de polpa (300, 400 e 500 g) e xarope de sacarose com diferentes teores de sólidos solúveis (50, 60 e 70 °Brix). Após processamento, os licores foram acondicionados em embalagens de polietileno e submetidos aos testes sensoriais de aceitação, com uso de uma escala de nove pontos, com avaliação dos atributos sensoriais de cor, aroma, consistência, aparência, sabor frutal, sabor alcoólico, doçura e impressão global. Paralelamente efetuou-se investigação da intenção de compra, com uso de uma escala de cinco pontos. Na análise da influência das variáveis independentes sobre as variáveis respostas foi realizada análise de regressão para a obtenção de superfícies de resposta, a partir dos dados da avaliação sensorial. Verificou-se elevada aceitabilidade para todos os tratamentos de licores de graviola, com índices de aceitabilidade médios superiores a 70%. Evidenciou-se maior preferência pelas amostras com maiores quantidades de polpa de graviola e menores teores alcoólicos. Os licores processados com as maiores quantidades de polpa apresentaram intenções de compra superiores a 65%, indicando potencial mercadológico.
Classificação climática para o estado de Minas Gerais segundo as zonas de vida de Holdridge
Authors: Ferreira Heitor Renan , Tres Andressa , Tetto Alexandre França , Soares Ronaldo Viana , Wendling William Thomaz , Batista Antonio Carlos
Published: October 2019

O clima exerce notória influência nos processos do planeta, seja no cotidiano das pessoas, na distribuição de espécies vegetais e animais ou nas atividades agroflorestais. Inúmeras classificações foram propostas objetivando determinar o clima de uma região. Em 1947, Holdridge propôs uma classificação utilizando como variáveis a biotemperatura, a precipitação e a altitude, nomeando as suas classes como zonas de vida. Assim, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo classificar o estado de Minas Gerais de acordo com as zonas de vida de Holdridge, bem como comparar com a classificação proposta por Köppen e com a distribuição da vegetação no estado. Para isso utilizou-se uma base de dados meteorológicos, de 25 anos de registros, além da classificação de Köppen e das classes vegetacionais do estado. Foram encontradas nove zonas de vida, sendo as mais representativas: floresta úmida tropical premontana (45,1%), floresta úmida subtropical basal (19,1%) e floresta seca tropical premontana (10,8%). Ao comparar a classificação de Köppen e Holdridge, verificou-se que as classificações que obtiveram o maior valor de relação com a floresta úmida tropical premontana foram as do tipo Cwa (58,2%) e Cwb (50,3%). Na comparação com as classes vegetacionais foi verificado que a zona de vida floresta úmida tropical premontana teve maior relação com savana (67,3%) e savana/floresta estacional (72,3%). Com base nos resultados obtidos observou-se que a classificação de Holdridge apresentou boa relação nas comparações com Köppen e o mapa de vegetação, sendo assim adequado para classificação climática do estado de Minas Gerais.
Avaliação do crescimento inicial das mudas de Tabebuia serratifolia (Ipê Amarelo) sob diferentes regimes hídricos.
Authors: Silva Marcos Cardoso , Maciel Danilo , Coelho Maria Cristina Bueno , Giongo Marcos , Pereira José Fernando , Dos Santos André Ferreira
Published: October 2019

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o crescimento inicial das mudas de Tabebuia serratifolia (ipê amarelo) sob diferentes regimes hídricos, de forma a encontrar o que melhor se adapta para a espécie em fase inicial de crescimento.  Foram utilizados os seguintes equipamentos para a mensuração das variáveis dendrométricas sendo elas: paquímetro digital para medir DAC (Diâmetro Altura do Colo) e régua milimétrica para medir a altura das mudas. O delineamento utilizado foi DIC (Delineamento Inteiramente Casualizado) onde realizou-se 6 repetições com 5 tratamento num total de 30 indivíduos, submetidas a diversos estresse hídrico, e uma testemunha. Concluiu-se que as sementes de Ipê Amarelo apresentam capacidade de adaptação ao estresse hídrico moderado, apresentando potencial para ser utilizada com sucesso em algumas fases da recuperação de áreas degradadas; contudo, o déficit hídrico severo pode afetar o início da germinação e atrasar seu desenvolvimento.
Enhanced lycopene Production in Escherichia coli by Expression of Two MEP Pathway Enzymes from Vibrio sp. dhg
Authors: Kim Min Jae , Noh Myung Hyun , Woo Sunghwa , Lim Hyun Gyu , Jung Gyoo Yeol
Published: October 2019

Microbial production is a promising method that can overcome major limitations in conventional methods of lycopene production, such as low yields and variations in product quality. Significant efforts have been made to improve lycopene production by engineering either the 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway or mevalonate (MVA) pathway in microorganisms. To further improve lycopene production, it is critical to utilize metabolic enzymes with high specific activities. Two enzymes, 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase (Dxs) and farnesyl diphosphate synthase (IspA), are required in lycopene production using MEP pathway. Here, we evaluated the activities of Dxs and IspA of Vibrio sp. dhg, a newly isolated and fast-growing microorganism. Considering that the MEP pathway is closely related to the cell membrane and electron transport chain, the activities of the two enzymes of Vibrio sp. dhg were expected to be higher than the enzymes of E. coli. We found that Dxs and IspA in Vibrio sp. dhg exhibited 1.08-fold and 1.38-fold higher catalytic efficiencies, respectively. Consequently, the heterologous overexpression improved the specific lycopene production by 1.88-fold. Our findings could be widely utilized to enhance production of lycopene and other carotenoids.