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The Interaction of Law and Morality in the Process of Their Transformation
Authors: Antonchenko Vadim
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to the main regulators of social interaction in the states of the past and present: morality and law. The first, having receded into the background in the process of social development and giving way to law, continues to significantly influence the development of social relations. The analysis of the interrelation of these most important elements of human culture in the process of regulating social relations, their impact on each other and on society, testifies to the ambiguity of such influence. The law, which does not adequately take into account the requirements of morality and ethics, leads to the formation of undemocratic political regimes and arbitrary power, incompatible with modern ideas about the well-being and stability of society and the state. At the same time, the maintenance by law of ideological values masquerading as moral imperatives is a way of managing society based on the manipulation of mass consciousness. The fundamental values that guide society in its development are formed not only under the influence of factors of economic and cultural reality, but also under political concepts and ideological paradigms. Unfair use of the dialectical connection between law and morality serves, as a rule, the narrow-group interests of a few social strata that play key roles in states. The social purpose of the law is not limited to the regulation and protection of certain social relations. The law mediating the interest of citizens is obliged to protect society from the impact on it of various ideological, moral and other interpretations of reality that do not correspond to universal ideas about personality, freedom, justice, equality and other phenomena of the surrounding reality inherent in a modern developed state.
Problems of Criminal Law Regulation and Qualification of Acts Committed Using Electronic Means of Payment
Authors: Khristyuk Anna , Asatryan Khachatur
Published: February 2024

The article presents an analysis of the provisions of the criminal law providing for responsibility for the theft of funds in a bank account and electronic money. Special attention is paid to the problems of qualifying deception as a method of committing fraud using electronic means of payment, its difference from deception, which can be used to secretly steal electronic funds. The article reveals the need to formulate the concept of deception in a crime under Art. 159.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The topical issues of qualification of fraud using electronic means of payment are investigated, taking into account changes in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the wording of the resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. The analysis of judicial practice of various subjects of the Russian Federation on the qualification of crimes using payment cards is carried out. The main problems of qualification of thefts, special elements of fraud, other related elements of crimes, for which electronic means of payment are used, are considered. It is concluded that there is no consensus among lawyers and law enforcers on the qualification of theft using payment bank cards, which leads to disparate judicial practice on the crimes in question. Proposals are put forward to solve the identified problems. A forecast is made about an increase in the number of crimes using electronic means of payment. The legislator is invited to develop a unified approach in describing the signs of crimes committed with the help of modern computer technologies, and law enforcement agencies to develop relevant methods for preventing, detecting and counteracting them, as well as to develop a unified approach to the qualification of these crimes.
Protecting the Rights of a Deceased Crime Victim Through Criminal Prosedure Means
Authors: Andreeva Olga , Rukavishnikova Anastasiya , Gertsen Polina
Published: February 2024

The authors examine the problems of protecting the rights of crime victims in cases of their death. The analysis of court practice allowed the authors to identify two typical situations in which the necessity of ensuring the protection of rights arises: firstly, if the victim dies as a result of the crime and secondly, if the affected person, recognized as the victim, dies due to reasons unconnected with the crime. The authors note the insufficiency of the legal regulation in the first typical situation and the lack of normative regulation in the second one, which results in the diversity of court practice and hinders the protection of the rights of a deceased victim. Based on the conducted research, the authors developed a number of suggestions aimed at resolving the identified problems of protecting the rights of a deceased crime victim.
Innovative Approaches to the Digitalization of the Accounting
Authors: Popov Alexey , Rezaeva Aleksandra
Published: February 2024

Modern economic conditions dictate new requirements for the organization of economic activities of enterprises and organizations, including the business processes automation, and in particular — accounting and the formation of financial and management reporting. The digital technologies development requires timely updating and the new solutions proposal in this area, which determines this work relevance and its purpose: disclosure of issues of the use of digital methods of data generation for making tactical and strategic management decisions. The scientific work raises the issue of modern technologies introduction — robotics, artificial intelligence and blockchain, describes the functioning methodology of the technologies and their implementation ways, proposes the use in economic entities. The result in the form of simplified accounting, reduced costs and increased information processing speed is especially useful for companies, since such a digital transformation will lead the organization to a completely different level of development. The above model of digital accounting indicates that the role of financial analysts and accounting professionals will increase, as new technologies will replace routine work.
On the Issue of Business Property Taxation
Authors: Komarova Galina , Zmanovskaya Olga
Published: February 2024

The article explores changes in the definition of taxable objects, the tax base, and the dates when property taxes from legal entities are due. There is a brief overview of the history of origin of property taxes, their formation and development. The authors looked into the order of accounting of taxation objects related to the property of organizations, including real estate and vehicles; analyzed property tax revenues to the budget system of the Russian Federation; and considered some issues of identifying objects of taxation and transitioning to calculation of the business property tax based on the cadastral value of real estate, as well as difficulties of determining whether certain property could be attributed to real estate objects. Real estate becomes subject to taxation only if it is registered in the Unified State Register of Real Estate (EGRN). In practice, however, organizations could own property that is not required by law to be registered in the EGRND, thus the taxpayer could be at risk of failing to pay a true tax liability. In this regard, it is mandatory to take into account taxation of not only real estate, but also movable property. This practice was used in the Soviet Union, when calculating fees for production assets, and in the Russian Federation as well. Such a change will increase revenues to the regional and local budgets and solve the problem of taxation of real estate objects that do not have cadastral value.
Sodium hypochlorite as an endodontic irrigant and its effect on dentine: a review of literature
Authors: Ahmed Suwayda
Published: February 2024

Successful endodontic treatment is achieved by a combination of factors which include acceptable instrumentation, optimal irrigation and disinfection of the root canal system. It is vital that a suitable antimicrobial agent be used during irrigation and sodium hypochlorite emerges as the optimal agent to be used as it complies with most of the criteria of an ideal irrigant. Sodium hypochlorite is a popular choice as an endodontic irrigant due to its solvent activity as well as its antimicrobial action. The tissue dissolving ability of sodium hypochlorite depends on its concentration, volume, contact time of solution with tissue remnants, refreshment and/or activation cycles of solution, as well as the surface area of exposed tissue
Reporting rates and presence of dental pathology on CT brain examinations at a tertiary hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors: Ndou-Van Zyl Evidence , Prince Daniel Nicholas , Rajan Suma
Published: February 2024

South Africa is burdened by a high prevalence of dental pathology. It is common to encounter this dental pathology on computed tomography (CT) brain scans. Aims and objectivesTo determine the presence of dental pathology on CT brain scans performed in a tertiary hospital and to assess whether radiologists reported on the encountered pathology. The study aimed to raise awareness among radiologists on reporting dental pathology and highlight the impact this has on oral and general health.DesignA retrospective observational study.MethodsReports of CT brain scans performed between September 2019 and October 2019 were reviewed for dental findings. Two radiologists, Reader 1 and Reader 2, blinded to the reports’ findings, reevaluated the corresponding CT images. Their findings were compared with the findings of the reports.ResultsNone of the 160 reports reviewed had dental findings. Reader 1 and Reader 2, respectively, reported dental pathology in 92% and 79% of the CT scans. The most common dental findings were dental caries (79% and 53%), followed by missing teeth (66% and 53%), periodontal disease (59% and 38%), periapical disease (54% and 29%), odontogenic sinusitis (19% and 3%), restorations (11% and 9%) and dental injuries (4% and 4%).ConclusionsRadiologists do not report on dental pathology encountered on CT brain scans. Recognition of dental findings may alter patient management and reduce related morbidity and mortality.
¿Cómo podría penetrar el mercado ecuatoriano un nuevo producto derivado del cacao? Lanzamiento del producto Chocostevit
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Gómez Ceballos Gliceria , Mejía Mejía Fernando ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Vallejo Bojorque Adriana
Published: February 2024

La adaptación, cultivo y consumo del cacao fueron realizados por los toltecas, aztecas y mayas hace unos 4000 años, sin embargo, se afirma que al menos una variedad del cacao fino tiene su origen en la Amazonía. El cacao ha tenido un peso significativo en la época colonial republicana y contemporánea del país, no solo por su representatividad económica, sino, además, cultural; poco a poco y al paso de la concentración de capital para su explotación, Guayaquil se convierte en centro de intercambio del cacao de la región, por el beneficio que le ofrece su posición de puerto como centro de conexión con mercados interesados en el consumo del producto, El primer boom cacaotero se dio entre 1770 y 1842. Desde entonces la producción cacaotera ecuatoriana se caracterizó por una exportación primaria (Abad et al., 2020).
Kunuk-Yaku: fuente termal y spa
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Mejía Mejía Fernando , Vallejo Bojorque Adriana ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Gómez Ceballos Gliceria ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador)
Published: February 2024

El turismo hace referencia a los viajes que realizan las personas a distintos lugares de destino por un período consecutivo inferior a un año con fines de ocio, por negocios y otros. El turismo en el Ecuador inició su desarrollo moderno en los años 40 del siglo XX, pero principalmente en las tres últimas décadas empieza a consolidarse como actividad económica y sociocultural de gran importancia (Ruiz Ballesteros y Solís Carrión, 2007). Esta actividad tiene un peso económico significativo en la ciudad de Cuenca que se ve favorecido por el crecimiento turístico en el mundo y por los recursos naturales y culturales que posee la ciudad.
Análisis financiero en empresas del sector de consumo masivo: posición actual frente a la competencia
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Issa Morales Ericka , Espinoza Rosero Gloria ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador)
Published: February 2024

Usted es analista financiero experto en el sector empresarial. Una revista especializada en el sector de retail lo contrata para que realice un análisis sobre la situación financiera y operacional de las empresas de supermercados La Mar Cía. Ltd. y Azul S. A. en los años 2019 y 2020. Esto le permitirá evaluar las decisiones tomadas dentro de cada empresa, compararlas y aprender de ellas. Este análisis servirá como referente para otros supermercados del país. Estas empresas pertenecen al sector de comercio al por menor, de consumo masivo y comercializan lo mismo: productos de supermercado, alimenticios, bebidas, productos de primera necesidad, prendas de vestir, muebles, aparatos, artículos de ferretería y cosméticos.
Distribuidora salesianitos: problemática para elaborar la planificación presupuestaria
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Proaño Chacha Sonnia , Jara Molina Miriam ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador), Moran Chanalata Ronald ,   Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador)
Published: February 2024

Distribuidora Salesianitos es una microempresa perteneciente al sector comercial que se encarga de la compra y venta de artículos plásticos, y brinda atención directa al público mayorista y minorista. La misma se encuentra ubicada en la provincia del Guayas. El representante legal de la empresa ha contado con Alexandra Proaño, encargada de la aprobación de la planificación presupuestaria.
Policy Framing Through Policy Branding: International Maritime Organization, Climate Change, and Twitter/X
Authors: Dikaios George
Published: February 2024

Climate change, which nowadays is frequently framed as climate crisis in order to highlight the urgent need to take action to tackle it, has been studied extensively both in communication and political science disciplines. This contribution uses as an example the International Maritime Organization to highlight the utilization of its social media, and in particular its Twitter/X account, to frame that it supports climate action in the shipping sector and to brand itself as a green organization. The article offers an analytical framework which illustrates that policy branding is one of the most accurate tools to perform policy framing. It continues by showcasing that this is a procedure that governance institutions use to promote a deliberate message, even if this is not on track with what the institution is expected to do. The empirical data gathered, and processed through content analysis, paints a clear image of how this happens in the era of social media and leads to the conclusion that it is necessary to study policy framing and policy branding within the context they take place; otherwise, wrong conclusions might be drawn.
Familistère in Guise – a century and a half of utopia
Authors: Filippov Vasily
Published: February 2024

The history of one of the few successful examples of the construction and operation of a family phalanstere (Familistere) in Giza (France), which existed for more than 100 years on the basic principles of Fourier, as well as the current state of this residential complex, is described. The influence of experiments begun on the initiative of Napoleon III to create social infrastructure for the working class on modern housing architecture of the 20th century is noted.
Renovation of blocks of typical low-rise buildings 1940-1950 in Samara in the paradigm of contextual design
Authors: Vologdina Nataliya , Ivanova Lyubov
Published: February 2024

The prospects for the renovation of residential blocks of the 1940-1950s in the paradigm of contextual design are determined. For this purpose, the structure and morphology of neighborhoods was studied, the main types and characteristic features of the existing urban fabric were identified. An analysis was carried out of the quality of the existing environment of the territories, their provision with transport and social infrastructure. A judgment is given about the nature and specificity of renovation, taking into account the existing urban planning context, the historical memory of people, and the richness of the environment. The thesis about the historical value of typical low-rise buildings and the uniqueness of the urban morphology of the research object is substantiated. The boundaries of the renovation areas have been determined. A list of areas for proposed renovation is given. Principles for the renovation of built-up areas of the 1940-1950s have been developed, as well as models illustrating an operational approach to solving the problem.
Principles of revitalization of peripheral urban areas
Authors: Zaslavskaya Anna , Evstratova Elena
Published: February 2024

The article examines the principles of revitalization of peripheral urban areas, problems and potential for their development. An overview of European and Russian experience in the renovation of industrial zones is presented. It explores ways to transform and revitalize areas that often suffer from decline and lack of socio-economic development, and examines various methods and strategies that can be used to attract investment and improve the quality of life in peripheral areas. The article draws on research conducted in various countries and cities to identify common principles and best practices.
The concept of reconstructing the spatial-planning structure of historical quarters using small-sized block sections
Authors: Pastushenko Valentin , Lazarenko Elizaveta
Published: February 2024

The method of reconstruction of historical quarters of the city of Samara is considered. The proposed approach is based on the method of permanent reconstruction of block buildings using small-sized block sections. To substantiate the proposed approach, a number of objects from world practice are analyzed. The features of the architectural and planning structure of Samara's historical quarters and the sociocultural conditions for the formation of the modern architectural appearance of the Samara courtyard are revealed. An experimental model for the reconstruction of the Samara quarter is proposed.
Revealing the Secrets of the Western Mediterranean: A Deep Earthquake and the Overturned Slab
Authors: Sun Daoyuan , Miller Meghan S.
Published: February 2024

The Rif–Betics–Alboran region has been vital in the tectonic evolution of the western Mediterranean. Seismic images support the idea of continuous slab rollback being a prominent force in this region. However, the detailed slab structure and the physical mechanisms generating local deep (> 600 km) earthquakes remain unclear. Here, we analyze waveforms recorded from dense seismic networks above the deep earthquake beneath Granada in 2010 to study the slab structure. We discover a thin low-velocity layer (LVL) at the base of the slab to explain both the long codas observed in Morocco and the secondary arrivals observed in Spain. This LVL indicates the presence of hydrous magnesium silicates extending to ∼600 km depth, which suggests that dehydration embrittlement promotes the occurrence of deep-focus earthquakes. Our findings contradict the traditional slab model with the LVL sitting on the top of the slab, suggesting that the Alboran slab has been overturned.
Características clínicas de pacientes con Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico, al debut y en recaídas
Authors: Montiel Jarolin Dora , Samudio Margarita
Published: February 2024

Introducción. Las formas clínicas de presentación del lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) son variadas, así como las recaídas que ocurren en el curso de la enfermedad. Objetivo. Describir las formas de presentación del debut y las recaídas de pacientes con LES. Metodología. Estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal, de pacientes con LES, que acudieron al Hospital Nacional, durante el periodo 2022 a 2023. Las variables analizadas fueron las variables sociodemográficas, clínicas y de laboratorio, al debut y durante las recaídas. Resultados. Se incluyeron 47 pacientes, entre 14 y 68 años de edad (media: 29,6 ±12 años), 91,5% del sexo femenino, 59,5% del interior del país, con educación secundaria (68,1%) y ocupación ama de casa (55,3%). El tiempo de enfermedad fue en promedio 48,7 ±37.1 meses. La forma más frecuente de debut fue la poli-artralgia (55,3%), seguido de nefritis (27,7%). En la recaída, la nefritis fue más frecuente (44,7%), seguida de dolor poliarticular (40,4%). La causa de recaída más frecuente fue el abandono del tratamiento (34,0%). Conclusión. La mayoría de las pacientes eran mujeres jóvenes que debutaron la enfermedad con artralgias, seguida de la afectación renal. Las recaídas se presentaron con nefritis. La causa principal de las recaídas fue el abandono del tratamiento.
Hipertensión arterial pulmonar en pacientes con dermatomiositis juvenil y esclerosis sistémica en un centro pediátrico de tercer nivel
Authors: Velázquez-Ortíz José Osmar , Pérez-Pérez Linda Fabiola , Aparicio-Vera Luis Alberto
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCCIÓN: La hipertensión arterial pulmonar puede estar asociada secundariamente a enfermedades del tejido conectivo. Entre estas enfermedades, predominan la esclerosis sistémica y la dermatomiositis juvenil. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y transversal. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes con diagnóstico de dermatomiositis juvenil y esclerosis sistémica que acudieron a nuestro hospital. Posteriormente se verificaron los niveles de presión arterial pulmonar mediante ecocardiografía. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 58 pacientes, de los cuales sólo 17 pacientes tuvieron ecocardiografía diagnóstica. Entre ellos, dos pacientes presentaron hipertensión arterial pulmonar. CONCLUSIÓN: La detección oportuna de la hipertensión arterial pulmonar en las enfermedades del tejido conectivo es esencial. Generalmente es asintomático. Es necesario adherirse al protocolo internacional que sugiere realizar ecocardiografía en todos los pacientes con dermatomiositis juvenil y esclerosis sistémica.
Linfadenopatías generalizadas como manifestación inicial de lupus eritematoso sistémico: a propósito de un caso clínico
Authors: Raad-Sarabia María , Beltran-Hoyo Gabriel , Hernandez-Pino Kewin , Acosta-Buelva Jorge , Chamorro-Acevedo Katty , Rico-Fontalvo Jorge , Vasquez-Jimenez Lourdes Carolina
Published: February 2024

La presencia de linfadenopatías generalizadas se ha asociado de forma usual con lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES), sin embargo, no es usual encontrar este hallazgo como manifestación inicial de la enfermedad. Existen múltiples diagnósticos diferenciales que incluyen la linfadenitis necrotizante histiocítica de Kikuchi, la enfermedad de Castleman, infecciones y el linfoma cuando se presenta este hallazgo como síntoma inicial de LES. Presentamos el caso de un hombre de 56 años que se presentó con 2 meses de linfadenopatía generalizada sin datos al examen o antecedentes que sugirieran diagnóstico de LES; se sospechó inicialmente linfoma o enfermedad infecciosa y se realizó un estudio exhaustivo incluido biopsia de ganglio cervical. La investigación de laboratorio finalmente reveló leucopenia, proteinuria significativa, ANA y anti-dsDNA positivos e hipocomplementemia, lo que confirma el diagnóstico de enfermedad autoinmune tipo LES. Este caso ilustra la importancia de reconocer esta forma de presentación inusual, dado que se trata de una enfermedad potencialmente fatal.
Intramedullary osteosynthesis for ankle fractures and distal tibiofibular syndesmotic disruption
Authors: Gafurov F. A. , Khodzhanov I. Yu. , Mansurov D. Sh. , Eranov Sh. N.
Published: February 2024

Introduction The optimal surgical approach for malleolar fractures and distal tibiofibular syndesmotic (DTFS) disruption remains controversial. There is no uniform treatment protocol for this type of injury.

The objective was to review modern surgical treatments of the pathology and determine the optimal option.

Material and methods Articles of French, English, Uzbek, Kazakh, German, Danish, Japanese and Chinese authors were retrospectively reviewed. An internet search of MedLine; PubMed; Scopus; Web of Science, CINAHL, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases was performed.

Results Comparative studies of dynamic fixation and static fixation of the DTFS showed advantages of the dynamic methods enabling precise, anatomical syndesmotic fixation and faster healing. Dynamic fixation methods would require no implant removal, while syndesmotic screw woul be taken off to reduce compression in the ankle joint and minimize a risk of malreduction facilitating mobility of the ankle joint. Dynamic methods are associated with greater stability and less complication rate. However, static methods have the advantages of being more accessible and less expensive, which can be an important factor choosing a treatment method. Static methods are a wide application and can be used in a wide range of clinical cases. Long-term results show no statistically significant differences between dynamic fixation and static fixation.

Discussion Literature review indicates the dynamic method with suture-button, a combined method and titanium cable isotonic annular fixation system as the preferred technique for surgical stabilization of distal syndesmosis associated with ankle fractures with a lower risk of postoperative complications and the possibility of short-term rehabilitation.

Conclusion The choice between dynamic and static methods of distal syndesmosis fixation depends on many factors, including the complexity of the injury, the availability and cost of implants and the experience of the surgeon.
Contraindications to sports participation. Spanish Society of Sports Medicine (SEMED) Consensus Document. Version 2023
Authors: Manonelles Marqueta Pedro , Luengo Fernández Emilio , Franco Bonafonte Luis , Álvarez-Garrido Helena , Archanco Olcese Miguel , Arnaudas Roy Carmen , Arriaza Loureda Rafael , Bellver Vives Montserrat , Blasco Redondo Raquel , Boraita Pérez Araceli , Brotons Cuixart Daniel , Brugada Terradellas Josep , Calatayud Pérez Juan , Cárdenes León Aridane , Correa González Gonzalo María , Chiacchio Sieira Miguel , Del Valle Soto Miguel , Elías Ruiz Vicente , Ferrer López Vicente , Galmés Sureda Bernardo J. , García Zapico Pedro , Gaztañaga Aurrekoetxea Teresa , González Lago Luis , Grazioli Gonzalo , Gutiérrez Ortega Fernando , Jiménez Díaz Fernando , Jiménez Mangas Ricardo , Lizarraga Sainz Kepa , Llorca Garnero Jeroni , Manuz González Begoña , Martínez González-Moro Ignacio , Monserrat Silvia , Montalvo Zenarruzabeitia Zigor , Morillas Martínez Juan Miguel , Muñoz Farjas Elena , Novella María-Fernández Fernando , Ocejo Viñals Concepción , Orizaola Paz José Luis , Palacios Gil de Antuñano Nieves , Pérez Ansón Javier , Rubio Pérez Francisco Javier , Salom Portella Fernando , Sánchez Martínez José , Sánchez Ramos Ángel , Segura Casado Luis , Terrados Cepeda Nicolás , Terreros Blanco José Luis
Published: February 2024

Main purpose of sports medicine is reaching the health care of the athlete, not only from the point of view of treatment, but also from the point of view of prevention. The performance of preparticipation medical sports evaluation, one of the main attributions of this specialty, is aimed at the discovery of pathologies, diseases or alterations that may affect health. They might range from situations that can trigger deadly incidents, to those without putting life at risk, can affect the health or performance of the athlete. Adequate implementation of preparticipation medical sports evaluation implies the diagnosis of medical problems that must be analyzed, from other points of view such as the perspective of fitness for sport practice. In addition, the doctor in charge must have a guide for clearance for sports practice. In case of non-authorization, time for non-sports activities must be recommended in order to decrease injury risks. Cardiovascular pathologies are the best-known contraindications in sport practice, treated extensively in the literature. However, there are also contraindications secondary to problems or issues of the rest of apparatus organs and systems of the organism, knowing that the athlete represents an entity in which physical exercise affects all their sets. This document highlights those contraindications already discussed above and analyzes the legal aspects of sports practice contraindications. Medical professionals are responsible for managing the pre-participation medical sports evaluation as well as the documentary aspects that support it.
An evaluation of effectiveness of Ilizarov external fixation in treating infected non-union tibial fractures: a prospective observational study
Authors: Kumar Ashutosh , Kumar Rishabh , Shankar Anand , Kumar Rakesh
Published: February 2024

Background: Infected non-union tibial fractures pose significant challenges in orthopedic care. Ilizarov external fixation has emerged as a promising treatment option for such complex fractures. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ilizarov fixation in non-union, infected tibial fractures.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 30 patients at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences. Inclusion criteria involved patients aged 20-65 with clinical and radiological signs of infection and non-union of the tibia. Data on patient demographics, injury details, treatment history, and outcomes were collected. Ilizarov fixation was performed, and patients were followed up.
Results: The study cohort, primarily males (80%), with mean age of 35.75 years, displayed a high incidence of type III compound injuries (63.33%). Monofocal and bifocal osteosynthesis effectively reduced limb shortening, with an overall average residual shortening of 1.8 cm. Bony outcomes were favorable, with 16 cases achieving excellence. Functional outcomes were also promising. Complications included stiffness, infections, and deformities.
Conclusions: Ilizarov external fixation demonstrates potential in managing infected non-union tibial fractures, offering favorable bony and functional outcomes. However, post-operative complications require vigilant management. Further research is needed to validate and optimize this approach.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEMOCRACY STUDIES IN TURKIYE: A REVIEW OF POSTGRADUATE THESES
Authors: Akyıldız Nihal Arda
Published: February 2024

In this study, it is aimed to examine the postgraduate theses on organisational democracy by content analysis. Forty-one theses from 1993-2023 in the National Thesis Centre of the Council of Higher Education (YOK) were analysed. The most studies in master's theses were conducted in 2022 and in doctoral theses in 2019-2020. It was determined that the most frequently studied variables in master's theses were organisational democracy, democracy, organisation, organisational commitment; in doctoral theses, organisational democracy, democracy, organisational opposition, perception of organisational democracy. It was found that 89,66% of master's theses were quantitative and 6,90% were mixed method; 75% of doctoral theses were quantitative and 25% were mixed method. It is understood that Geçkil and Tikici's (2013) Organisational Democracy and Meyer-Allen's (1993) Organisational Commitment Scales were used to measure organisational democracy in master's theses prepared with quantitative method. In doctoral theses, Geçkil and Tikici (2013)'s Organisational Democracy, Basım and Şeşen (2006)'s Organisational Citizenship Behaviour and Kassing (2000)'s Organisational Opposition Scale were used. Master's theses on organisational democracy (n= 15) were prepared in the public sector and doctoral theses (n= 6) were prepared as mixed. While 34,48% of the master's theses were prepared in the Departments of Educational Sciences and Business Administration, 58,33% of the doctoral theses were prepared in the Department of Business Administration. The study is expected to provide new perspectives to researchers by revealing the developments in the field of organisational democracy in Turkey.
Topographical landmarks for lateral calcaneal artery sensate flap- A cadaveric study
Authors: SSSN Rajasekhar , Prasad S Arun , G Sankaranarayanan , Kaliyamoorthy Kalaivani , K Aravindhan , P Ananthi
Published: February 2024

The lateral calcaneal artery (LCA) flap is used for treating skin defects of the foot. We aim to study the relationship between the LCA and the Sural Nerve (SN) with the lateral malleolus (LM) to delineate the topographical landmarks for identifying LCA and SN while designing the LCA flap.

The foot was dissected to identify LCA and SN in 32 formalin-fixed lower limbs. The LCA and SN were identified and separated from the superficial fascia of the foot. Measurements such as the distance between the LCA and LM, SN and LM, and LCA and SN were taken in (a) horizontal plane, (b) 45º oblique plane passing, (c) vertical plane from the most prominent point on LM, including the luminal diameter of LCA.

In the horizontal plane, the LCA and SN were present at a mean distance of 24.56±5.2 mm and 22.64±6.26 mm from the LM, respectively. In a 45° oblique plane, LCA and SN were present at a mean distance of 29.10±6.12 mm and 22.68±7.05 mm from the LM, respectively. In the vertical plane, the SN was present at a mean distance of 26.59± 8.87 mm from the LM.

LCA was present in the horizontal plane and 45 oblique plane and was absent in the vertical plane in relation to LM; hence, the LCA flap should not extend beyond the 45 oblique plane, and the internal diameter of LCA should not be less than 1.02mm.
Surgical excision of sublingual gland ranula - An ambiguous treatment modality?
Authors: Mitra Priyam , Kurian Denis Jacob
Published: February 2024

The term Ranula is derived from the Latin term rana meaning frog. Rupture of one of the ducts of Rivinus in the sublingual salivary gland results in the extravasation of saliva into the surrounding tissues to form an extravasation cyst which is a form of pseudocyst.

Ranula may present in two forms: a simple (or intraoral) ranula and a plunging (or cervical) ranula. There has been little consensus on the ideal first-line treatment, but currently, definitive treatment involves excision of ranula along with the involved sublingual gland. Minimally invasive surgical alternatives include marsupialisation and micro marsupialisation which is associated with a high rate of recurrence.

In this case report, treatment of oral ranula which was present above the mylohyoid and encompassing the floor of mouth was done by meticulous dissection and surgical excision of the cyst along with the involved sublingual salivary gland.
Unusual foreign bodies in upper aero digestive tract – Our experience at tertiary care centre
Authors: Saroj Sanjay Kumar , Yadav Ramraj , Chaudhary Ashvanee , Gupta Deepak Kumar , Yadav Shishupal , Verma Satya Prakash , Singh Vishwambhar , Kumar Rajesh
Published: February 2024

Foreign bodies ingestion is especially common in the pediatric age group, whereas in adults occur accidently or among those with psychiatric disorders, mental retardation, prisoners and alcoholics, Preexisting GI tract abnormalities, such as previous surgery, strictures, or functional abnormalities, increases the risk of a swallowed foreign body becoming lodged at the site of the abnormality.This retrospective study was conducted in 32 patients with upper aero digestive tract unusual foreign bodies presenting to our department on emergency basis in a duration of one year. This Study was conducted in ENT department tertiary care Centre in duration of 2021-2022, 32 patients presented with unusual FB in upper aero digestive tract were treated in our department on an emergency basis. There were 14 male (43.75%) and 18 female (56.25%) ranging in age from 2 to 62 years. The main symptoms patients complained were difficulty in swallowing and pain. Detailed history with examination of nasal cavity, oral cavity and pharynx by indirect laryngoscopy and finally X-ray or CT scan were the diagnostic tools as required. The location of the FB was in the esophagus, Pyriform sinus, hypopharynx in decreasing order.The treatment consisted of rigid endoscopy and foreign body removal under general anesthesia or sedation. No major complications occurred in procedure except one in with iatrogenic esophageal perforation that was managed conservatively. Endoscopy is a reliable method in the treatment of upper aero digestive tract foreign body (FB) impaction.
Exportaciones y exportadores de aceite de oliva desde el puerto de Sevilla (circa 1870-1935)
Authors: Fernandez-Roca Fco. Javier , López-Manjón Jesús D.
Published: February 2024

El artículo contribuye a paliar dos carencias de la historiografía sobre las exportaciones del aceite de oliva español. Primero, estudia la evolución de las mismas desde el puerto de Sevilla comprobando su creciente importancia desde 1907 hasta los años 20 cuando se consolida como el más importante de España, especialmente en exportaciones bajo marca. Sobre dichas exportaciones, se estudian su evolución cuantitativa, los principales destinos y los tipos de envases utilizados para determinar cuánto se exportaba bajo marca. En segundo lugar, se analizan las empresas que exportaban desde Sevilla, desde finales del XIX, aplicando los planteamientos de las born-global firms. Así se investigan sus procedimientos internacionalizadores, sus estrategias marquistas, el compromiso inversor de las familias propietarias, su capacidad industrial y los procesos de integración que emprendieron. Se han incorporado en la investigación fuentes alternativas a las hasta ahora mayoritariamente usadas en la historia del sector olivarero español.
Особенности создания автоматизированных систем проектирования
Authors: Гученко В.Р. , Чайка М.И. , Гулякин Д.В.
Published: February 2024

В данной статье рассматривается влияние автоматизированных систем на процесс проектирования в строительстве. Выяснено, что САПР оказывают положительное влияние на строительный процесс, путем уменьшения трудовых затрат, повышения эффективности качества работы, экономия времени и уменьшения числа возможных ошибок.
Городские фермы, как важный элемент городской инфраструктуры
Authors: Корнилова А.А. , Докучаев К.И.
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматриваются проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются современные города, и как городское сельское хозяйство может помочь решить эти проблемы; выявление потенциала городских ферм для улучшения питания и увеличения рабочих мест, а также их влияние на экономику города и качество жизни жителей; обсуждены различные подходы и инновации, которые могут быть использованы для реализации городского сельского хозяйства и их преимущества и недостатки; рассматриваются примеры из международной практики и обсуждаются возможные решения для реализации городского сельского хозяйства в разных регионах.
Расчет шпиля высотного здания в г. Москве
Authors: Левашов Е.А.
Published: February 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются вопросы расчеты и конструирования шпиля высотного здания, основной несущей конструкцией которого является стальной цилиндр с переменной толщиной. Здание расположено в I ветровом районе. Представлена конструктивная система шпиля и применяемый метод расчета по первой и второй группам предельных состояний.
Поиск архитектурно-планировочных решений ухудшающих степень комфорта в жилой среде на примере жилых комплексов города Астана.
Authors: Мамедов С.Е. , Абенов Б.С.
Published: February 2024

Данная статья представляет анализ, посвященный архитектурно-планировочным решениям, которые могут оказывать негативное влияние на комфорт и уровень удовлетворения жизни жильцов в многофункциональных жилых комплексах города.
Основание повышенной несущей способности
Authors: Николаев В.И.
Published: February 2024

Возведение фундаментов с повышенными значениями несущей способности является актуальной задачей современного геотехнического строительства. Особенно оно востребовано при строительстве объектов в стесненных условиях и сооружений повышенной этажности. Часты случаи использования буронабивных свай по технико-экономическим соображением не целесообразно. Буроинъекционные сваи ЭРТ с многоместными уширениями в этом случае оказываются максимально востребованы.
Осадки фундаментов при повышеных давлениях
Authors: Соколов Н.С.
Published: February 2024

Актуальными являются вопросы фундирования зданий и сооружений с высокими значениями средних давлений под подошвой фундамента. При , достигающих 680 кПА, средняя осадка сооружений достигает S = При этом резко возрастают вертикальные перемещения после преодоления средних давлений, составляющих . При этом от деформаций оснований происходит за время строительства, а остальные -после окончания монтажа сооружений. При таких высоких значениях средних давлений и осадок немаловажное значение имеют прогнозируемые значения вертикальных перемещений этих сооружений за последующие периоды их эксплуатации. Для этого логарифмическая функция ( ) является удачной математической зависимостью для прогноза осадок фундаментов в любой последующий промежуток времени.
К вопросу о разработке дизайн-проекта квартиры
Authors: Чепурная О.С. , Семенова С.Н.
Published: February 2024

Статья посвящена созданию дизайн-проекта квартиры для семьи, который может быть использован в будущем. Также этот дизайн-проект может быть размещен в Интернете и рассмотрен пользователями в качестве примера дизайна для своей квартиры. Целью данной работы является использование дополнительных интернет-ресурсов для изучения работы программы Planoplan Editor.
Оценка состояния и специфики распределения земельных ресурсов на территории Астраханской области
Authors: Агеев М.В.
Published: February 2024

На территории Астраханской области показатели плодородности в настоящее время сильно ухудшилось. В течение многих лет в регионе значительно возрастает площадь пашни, где проводится почвозащитная обработка территории. При этом стоит отметить то, что происходит увеличение объемов вносимых удобрений органического и минерального происхождения. Непосредственно эффективность производства сельского хозяйства обуславливается от плодородия почвы – возможности почвы удовлетворять потребности растений в элементах питания, влаге и воздухе, а кроме того создавать условия их нормальной жизнедеятельности.
Исследование влияния ледяного покрова на гидродинамический и термохалинный режимы в приливном эстуарии Индига на основе математического моделирования
Authors: Дебольская Е.И. , Кузнецов И.С. , Андросов А.А.
Published: February 2024

Для моделирования гидродинамического и термохалинного режимов бухты Индига использовалась модель FESOM-C с добавленным ледовым блоком. В результате рассчитаны трехмерные распределения скоростей, солености, температуры и турбулентных характеристик для различных фаз прилива в случае открытой воды и для периода ледостава. Построены и проанализированы измененения осредненных характеристик во времени и по пространству. Получены выводы о влиянии ледяного покрова на динамические характеристики приливного течения и распространение соленой воды в эстуарии.
Проблемы реализации экологической политики на территории городского округа Лобня Московской области
Authors: Иванова Е.Ю. , Моргунов И.А.
Published: February 2024

Настоящая статья посвящена рассмотрению проблем реализации экологической политики городского округа Лобня. Выделены первостепенные направления экологической политики регионального и муниципального уровней. Представлены приоритетные направления перспективного экологического развития территории, реализуемые муниципальными властями Лобни. Дана оценка состояния г.о. Лобня с акцентом на существующие экологические проблемы рассматриваемой территории.
Оценка современных проблем водных ресурсов аридных регионов на примере Центральной Азии
Authors: Максимов Д.Н.
Published: February 2024

Одной из актуальных и важных проблем окружающей среды и природопользования является проблема дефицита пресной воды. Особенно эта проблема характерна для регионов с аридным климатом. Около 15% поверхности суши заняты территории с аридным климатом, где общее количество осадков в год составляет не более 200 мм. В основном территории аридных областей приходятся на развивающиеся страны. В этих регионах нормы водопользования значительно отличаются от норм в экономически развитых регионах. На состояние водных ресурсов значительно сказывается воздействие как природных факторов, так и антропогенное воздействие, которое выражается в нерациональном природопользовании. Проблема состояния и обеспеченности водными ресурсами характерна для многих регионов Центральной Азии. К регионам где проблема дефицита пресной воды стоит особенно остро относятся: Казахстана, Узбекистан, Туркмения. В работе дается оценка современных проблем водных ресурсов регионов Центральной Азии.
Характеристики содержания растворимого общего фосфора и общего азота в устьях рек острова Вайгач
Authors: Мискевич И.В. , Нецветаева О.П.
Published: February 2024

Показаны результаты исследований распределения растворимых соединений фосфора и азота в лагунных устьях рек острова Вайгач в период летней межени. Выявлено, что медианные значения отношения общего азота к общему фосфору (параметра Nобщ./Робщ.) в устьях рек Красная и Варкуцъяха колебались в диапазоне 47–58, что значительно выше, чем в устьях рек Белого моря. Наименьшие значения этого параметра совпадали с максимумами кислородонасыщения устьевых вод. Предположено, что высокие величины параметра Nобщ./Робщ. связаны с выщелачиванием соединений азота из сланцевых пород на фоне деструкции многолетнемерзлых пород из-за наблюдаемого в последние десятилетия потепления климата.
Крены зданий и сооружений с повышенными на них нагрузками на фундаменты
Authors: Соколов Н.С.
Published: February 2024

Основной схемой расчета оснований большеразмерных фундаментов в настоящее время является схема линейно-деформированного слоя конечной толщины. Расчеты осадок, проведенные по формуле, основанной на этой схеме, до сих пор вполне удовлетворяли практику строительства. Большой опыт эксплуатации и результаты длительных наблюдений за их осадками показывают, что фактические осадки оказались значительно больше расчетных величин, определенных по формуле расчета осадки основанной на теории этой модели. Материал фактических осадок построенных объектов на большеразмерных фундаментах при повышенных нагрузках показывает, что кривые осадок состоят из линейного и нелинейного участков. Линейный участок имеет место для среднесжимаемых грунтов для первой половины расчетного среднего давления PIImt , т.е. при PIImt ≤ 250÷300 кПа. При PIImt больше этих величин начинается возрастание скорости осадки в процессе роста нагрузки до полной ее расчетной величины. Затем скорость осадки убывает и наступает стадия стабилизации. Линейный участок графика осадки характеризует процесс уплотнения грунтов. Возрастание скоростей осадок на нелинейном участке следует объяснить возрастанием роли горизонтальных перемещений в общей деформации основания. То, что горизонтальные перемещения играют значительную роль в общей осадке сооружения, подтверждается многочисленными исследованиями оснований под резервуарами и насыпями, так и в мелкомасштабных экспериментах. Учет горизонтальных перемещении позволяет максимально приблизить фактические осадки к расчетным.