bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing the Economic Security of Ukraine Using the Construct Approach
Authors:   National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kozachenko G. V. , Pohorelov Y. S. ,   Accounts Chamber of Ukraine, Gerasymenko L. V. ,   National Academy of Internal Affairs
Published: November 2020

Assessments of the economic security of the State along with other components (for example, resources) are the basis for its provision, which determines the relevance of the assessment of the security of the country’s economy. In assessing the economic security of the State, the starting position is to understand the content of this category, which provides an answer to the question of what constitutes the economic security of the State. Further operationalization of the constructs of the selected approach to the interpretation of the content of the category of «economic security of the State» directly lays the foundations of the methodical base of its assessment. The most common in assessing the economic security of the State is the functional approach, which provides for the allocation of a number of components of economic security of the State, which, as a rule, is not specified in the attributes of determining the category of «economic security of the State». According to the analysis of the application of the functional approach in the assessment of the economic security of the State, contradictory aspects have been found, which are caused by the inconsistency of the main directions of assessment of the constructs of the category of «economic security of the State» (as a rule, the main directions of evaluation coincide with the results of the functioning of the national economy system). In order to overcome the identified contradictory aspects, the definition of the category «economic security of the State», consisting of three constructs, is suggested; in each case 5-6 primary quantitative indicators are selected for the operationalization of them. The assessment of the economic security of the State used temporal form of indicators, which has several undoubted advantages, which, in particular, include the receipt of assessments of changes in the economic security of the State during the analyzed period. The operationalization of the proposed construct approach to the assessment of the economic security of the State allows to obtain a quantitative dynamic assessment for each of its constructs, which are adequate to (correspond to) the selected definition of the content of the category «economic security of the State». The proposed construct approach to assessing the economic security of the State and its operationalization allow to avoid the primary indicators, necessary in the use of functional approach of rationing of the different in nature and dimension, their multiple convolution, which inevitably affects the quality of assessments of economic security of the State, because to some extent distorts and impersonates them.
The Conceptual Bases of the Strategy for the Advancing of Technology-Oriented Startups in the Interests of Innovative Development of Ukrainian Economy
Authors:   Institute for Economics and Forecasting of NAS of Ukraine, Salikhova O. B. , Kurchenko O. O. ,   Institute for Economics and Forecasting of NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2020

The purpose of the article is to define the conceptual bases of the Strategy for the advancing of technology-oriented startups (TOS) in the interests of innovative development of Ukrainian economy, based on modern challenges and threats, as well as global tendencies in the development of technologies. In view of the findings of an analysis and on generalization of scientific achievements of Ukrainian scholars and practitioners, as well as taking into consideration the preliminary results and conclusions of the authors’ own researches, the article provides both the endogenous and the exogenous barriers that prevent the development of TOS in Ukraine. It is substantiated for the first time that a startup is not only a human institution that creates new products or services in the face of extreme uncertainty, but a multi-device mechanism that provides technology transfer from the academic, educational and scientific spheres to the business environment through the establishment of an economic entity; accelerates the commercialization of technology and the introduction of the new product, process, service to the market; ensures the international technology transfer through the involvement of foreign pioneering entrepreneurs to commence and develop a startup in another country, as well as through the acquisition of a current startup by a foreign company (mergers and acquisitions, foreign investments); provides access to foreign technologies, infrastructure, databases. It is shown how technology-oriented startups are able to turn the limited opportunities of a novice company into advantages in a competitive struggle with leaders and lead to structural changes in the economy. The goals, priorities, key tasks of TOS development in Ukraine, as well as ways of their implementation are defined, aimed at: formation of personnel and scientific-technological resources; encouraging the commencement of TOS; launching corporate incubators and accelerators; ensuring stable sources of funding for the establishment and development of TOS; promoting technological innovations and facilitating the TOS’s access to the public procurement market and foreign markets; protection of TOS from «unfriendly» investors; introduction of monitoring of TOS activities and popularization of innovative entrepreneurship.
BREAD PRODUCED FROM COMPOSITE FLOURS USING Saccharomyces cerevisiae ISOLATED FROM LOCAL FERMENTED BEVERAGE (BURKUTU)
Authors: Ayoade Rukayat Biodun , MOHAMMED S.S.D , AUTA RICHARD Z
Published: November 2020

Composite flour/bread technology is an important area to be properly harnessed in food industries to help reduce the cost of wheat importation in Nigeria. In this study, bread produced from composite flours using Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from local fermented beverage (Burkutu) was investigated. Sugar fermentation, carbohydrate utilization and ethanol tolerance tests were carried out in identifying and characterizing the yeast isolates. Composite breads were produced from Wheat Flour (WF) (100%) and its blends with Rice Flour (RF) (40%), Plantain Flour (PF) (40%) and Cassava Flour (CF) (40%) using the straight dough method. The yeast survived in 25% glucose and 15% ethanol, suggesting its usefulness in industrial application. Loaf weights and loaf volumes of the composite bread samples ranged from 318.4 - 355.7 g, and 420.6 - 457.3 mL respectively, with 100% Wheat Bread ranking highest while Composite rice bread the least, using a significant difference of P<0.05. The total yeast count recorded after 4 days showed 0.25 x 10-3 CFU/mL (100% W bread), 0.40 x 10-3 CFU/mL (W/R (bread), 0.21 x 10-3CFU/mL (W/P bread) and 0.32 x 10-3CFU/mL for W/C bread. Sensory assessment revealed that there was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the bread samples analysed. Shelf life assessment of the bread samples at room temperature (26±1oC) within the first three days revealed no microbial growth/cell count. Bread produced from the incorporation of cassava with wheat flour was found to be acceptable, with insignificant variation when compared to bread made with 100% wheat flour.
Desain dan Komparasi Kontrol Kecepatan Motor DC
Authors: Aprilyani Safah Tasya , Irianto Irianto , Sunarno Epyk
Published: November 2020

Penggunaan kontrol sangat diperlukan dalam pengaturan kecepatan motor DC. Dalam pengaturan kecepatan motor DC, salah satu jenis kontrol yang digunakan adalah kontrol Proportional Integral (PI). Untuk 4 jenis metode pada kontrol PI yang digunakan adalah metode Ziegler Nichole, Chien Servo 1, Chien Regulator 1 dan perhitungan secara analitik yang telah diperoleh dari data yang sudah ada.  Namun kontrol dengan PI 4 metode yang digunakan  sebagai pembanding memiliki waktu respon kecepatan saat stabil cenderung lambat baik dari nilai settling time, rise time dan steady state. Maka dari itu dilakukan komparasi antara 4 metode kontrol PI dengan penggunaan kontrol fuzzy. Dalam membandingkan antara 4 metode kontrol PI dan kontrol fuzzy terdapat beberapa parameter sebagai perbandingan yaitu maximum overshoot, steady state, rise time dan settling time. Hasil dari perbandingan tersebut adalah kontrol fuzzy dapat menghasilkan performa lebih baik jika dibandingkan dengan 4 metode pada kontrol PI. Kontrol fuzzy memiliki nilai rise time sebesar 0,015 detik, nilai settling time sebesar 0,025 detik dengan kecepatan sebesar 2900 rpm serta error steady state sebesar 3,33% tanpa adanya overshoot dan osilasi.
Testing the Reliability of the Current Transformer System in Tackling the Illegal Use of Electrical Energy
Authors: Mungkin Moranain , Satria Habib , Bahri Zulkifli , Ridwan Ahmad
Published: November 2020

Meningkatnya kebutuhan dan tarif  energi listrik membuat oknum masyarakat memilih untuk mengambil jalan pintas dengan malakukan pecurian secara ilegal listrik milik Negara. Hal tersebut sangat bertentangan dengan hukum dan sangat beresiko terjadinya konsleting listrik  yang dapat mengakibatkan kebakaran. Oleh sebab itu, dibutuhkan suatu alat untuk mencegah terjadinya pemakaian arus secara ilegal yang efektif tanpa harus melakukan pengukuran secara langsung ke konsumen. Untuk mendeteksi terjadinya pencurian listrik ilegal dilakukan dengan 2 cara yaitu physical detection methode dan customer consumption methode. Penelitian diperoleh bahwa pemasangan sederhana dengan pemanfaatan  transformator arus (current transformer) sangat membantu PLN dalam mencegah penggunaan arus listrik ilegal tanpa harus melakukan pengecekan langsung terhadap konsumen.
Implementasi Aplikasi Styins Home pada Smart Home Security Menggunakan Real-Time Database Firebase
Authors: Andhini Agni , Ibrahim Ibrahim , Saragih Yuliarman
Published: November 2020

Telah dilakukan implementasi sistem aplikasi Styins Home (Security System Interface Smart Home) berbasis IoT. Penelitian ini bertujuan membangun sistem kontrol dan monitoring kondisi keamanan perangkat rumah jarak jauh secara real-time sehingga mencegah kerugian akibat kelalaian dalam penjagaan kondisi keamanan rumah. Fitur aplikasi meliputi streaming kamera, smart light, smart fan dan detection gas dilengkapi peringatan notifikasi. Aplikasi ini memanfaatkan real-time database firebase sebagai layanan pengelola database dan software android studio. Metode penelitian dalam perancangan sistem aplikasi menggunakan model waterfall. Data hasil pengujian nilai delay menurut standarisasi TIPHON termasuk kualitas delay kategori sangat bagus yaitu 7,1 ms pada streaming kamera 240 kbps dan kualitas delay kategori sedang yaitu 425,08 ms pada smart light, smart fan dan detection gas di firebase 32 kbps sedangkan data hasil pengujian nilai persentasi throughput tertinggi dengan kualitas jaringan sedang yaitu 40,80% pada streaming kamera 240 kbps sedangkan nilai persentasi throughput lainnya memiliki kualitas jaringan yang buruk.
Penerapan Kernel Jamak pada Program Berbasis PCA untuk Pengenalan Wajah dengan Variasi Iluminasi
Authors: Saragih Riko , Sunoto Tio Dewantho , Jarden Judea Janoto , Hanif Dzakki Muhammad
Published: November 2020

Penerapan fungsi kernel dapat dilakukan untuk memecahkan masalah pada suatu data citra yang bersifat non-linier sehingga data tersebut dapat dipisahkan secara linier oleh sebuah hyperplane dengan cara melakukan pemetaan dari input space terhadap feature space untuk menaikkan dimensinya. Dalam artikel ini akan dibahas peningkatan akurasi pengenalan yang didapat dengan melakukan penerapan kernel jamak pada program berbasis PCA dengan menggunakan jenis kernel linear, polynomial, dan gaussian untuk pengenalan wajah yang diberi variasi pencahayaan. Proses pencocokan atau pengenalan identitas dilakukan dengan metode SVM. Peningkatan yang didapat dari hasil penerapan kernel jamak akan dibandingkan dengan penerapan kernel tunggal dan dilihat seberapa besar pengingkatan akurasi pengenalannya. Berdasarkan hasil penerapan kernel jamak yang dilakukan, rata-rata peningkatan akurasi yang didapatkan dari hasil pengenalan wajah dengan variasi pencahayaan adalah sebesar 10,5% dibandingkan dengan kernel tunggal.
Imperatives of innovation policy implementation in the concept of digital transformation
Authors:   Market Economy Institute of RAS, Yuryeva A.A. , Stepanov A.A. ,   Odintsovo Branch of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (Odintsovo), Pshekhotska I. ,   Commercial-technical University. H. Chodkowski, Sobon' Ya. ,   The Academy. Jakub of Paradise in Gorzow Wielkopolski, Rogozinskaya-Mitrud I. ,   The Academy. Jakub of Paradise in Gorzow Wielkopolski, Stasyak Ya. ,   Varna free University. Chernorizets Brave, Sobon' D. ,   The Academy. Jakub of Paradise in Gorzow Wielkopolski
Published: November 2020

Монография посвящена исследованию проблемы современных императивов реализации инновационной политики в условиях цифровизации как установки на эффективное управление и активизацию инновационного поведения и деятельности. Особое внимание уделено организационно-управленческим, гуманистическим, культурно-историческим, профессионально-кадровым и иным императивам, формирующим потенциальные возможности, открывающие новые перспективы эффективного инновационного развития на основе перехода к новой модели построения и функционирования организации. Императивы нацелены на освоение приемов стандартов взаимодействия субъектов-участников в процессе реализации инновационной политики, которые позволяют эффективно и организованно справляться с возникающими проблемами. Монография рассчитана на профессорско-преподавательский состав университетов, других высших учебных заведений, докторантов, аспирантов, магистрантов, студентов, изучающих проблемы управления реализацией инновационной политики в цифровой экономике.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE: AN INEVITABLE CHOICE
Authors: GAISER LARIS
Published: November 2020

Povzetek
Od padca berlinskega zidu se je mednarodno okolje močno spremenilo. Globaliziran trg, v katerem so politična zavezništva vedno bolj krhka, je države prisil v stalno gospodarsko vojno, v kateri pa prevladujejo le tiste, ki so v zadnjih letih oblikovale primeren sistem za izmenjavo informacij med javnim in zasebnim sektorjem. Gospodarska obveščevalna dejavnost je najbolj napredna teorija državnega upravljanja in predstavlja najprimernejši okvir za zasebno-javno sodelovanje v gospodarstvu. Namen članka je definirati pojem gospodarske obveščevalne dejavnosti ter z analizo nekaterih tujih primerov dokazati, da so lahko države konkurenčne in varne le, če sprejmejo primerno gospodarsko-obveščevalno strategijo. Znotraj takšnega scenarija - kljub temu da predvideva zaščito gospodarskih interesov v Zakonu o Slovenski Obveščevalno-Varnostni Agenciji - Slovenija nima celovite strategije za obrambo oz. razvoj lastnih gospodarski interesov preko strukturiranega sistema gospodarske obveščevalne dejavnosti. Oblikovalci politike bodo morali v prihodnosti upoštevati potrebo po reformi, ki bi zagotovila učinkovito in varno prihodnost slovenskemu gospodarstvu ter stabilnost državnega sistema.

Ključne besede: gospodarska obveščevalna dejavnost, tajne službe, varnost,
razvoj.

Abstract
In a post-Cold War environment countries live in a state of permanent economic warfare. Political alliances are more and more fragile, and while countries have compete every day on the global market in order to survive, only those with a structured system can prevail. Economic intelligence is the most advanced political and economic theory of state management, which also offers the framework for private-public cooperation. In defining economic intelligence and analyzing some examples of structured foreign systems, this article aims to show that in a globalized world countries can be competitive and safe only by adopting an economic intelligence strategy. Within such a scenario Slovenia, despite contemplating the defence of national economic interests through the Law on Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency, has no comprehensive strategy to defend or promote its economic interests by a structured economic intelligence system. Policy makers must take into consideration reforms that could guarantee the country’s future economic efficiency and security.

Key words: economic intelligence, secret services, security, development
PRISPEVKI ZA ANALIZO IZZIVOV IN PRIHODNJEGA RAZVOJA TER OBSEGA VOJSKE V SLOVENIJI
Authors: ŠTEINER ALOJZ
Published: November 2020

Povzetek V prispevku predstavljam razmišljanja in ugotovitve iz preučevanja tranzicije in transformacije Slovenske vojske glede na prihodnje izzive in razvoj. Konec leta 2016 je vlada sprejele sklepe Strateškega pregleda obrambe, ob tem pa so bile izvedene še druge analize in študije. Strokovna javnost je svoj pogled na vzdržljivosti obrambno-vojaškega in varnostnega sistema ter vlogo rezerve pri tem predstavila v posebnem zborniku in tako prispevala k analizi stanja in pogleda na prihodnji razvoj. Leta 2017 so bili sprejeti zavezniški cilji zmogljivosti za Republiko Slovenijo in njeno vojsko. Poleg tega v Sloveniji že drugo leto poteka posodabljanje normativne ureditve. Letos poteka intenzivno dopolnjevanje strateških in razvojnih dokumentov obrambnega resorja, vključno s študijami in razpravami ter programiranjem prihodnje strukture in obsega Slovenske vojske. Vsi ti procesi so usmerjeni v nadaljnje preoblikovanje, vendar v trenutnih okvirih in brez sistemskih sprememb. Pri tem je pojav transformacije vojske skoraj v celoti izginil iz razprav o prihodnjih izzivih. V politični in strokovni javnosti je zaslediti tudi razmišljanja o nujnosti nove vizije in razvojni poti, z bolj radikalnim spreminjanjem in posegi v sistemske, normativne in tudi strukturne rešitve. Čeprav smo v Sloveniji sredi procesov projektiranja in programiranja ter normativnega urejanja obrambno-vojaškega sistema, menim, da je potrebna ponovna oziroma vmesna analiza. Opozarjam na nujnost premisleka o še vedno odprtih vprašanjih in dodajam poglede na to, kateri so ti izzivi. Ključne besede: analiza izzivov in prihodnjega razvoja, vizija sprememb, obseg in struktura Slovenske vojske, preživetje, tranzicija, transformacija.
VOJAŠKA STRATEŠKA REZERVA IN TRANSFORMACIJA SODOBNIH OBOROŽENIH SIL
Authors: VEGIČ VINKO
Published: November 2020

Povzetek V Sloveniji od sredine prejšnjega desetletja razvijamo koncept vojaške strateške rezerve, vendar se postavlja vprašanje glede njegove skladnosti s procesom transformacije sodobnih vojsk in glede izvedljivosti ter uporabnosti. Zaslediti je mogoče številne težave z vidika demografskega in širšega socialnega konteksta ter organizacijskega vidika. Zamisel o vojaški strateški rezervi ne sledi trendom količinskega in funkcionalnega preoblikovanja rezervnih sil, ki jih zasledimo v okviru širše transformacije sodobnih zahodnih vojsk. Z vidika značilnosti sodobnih konfliktov je učinkovitost zagotavljanja vojaške varnosti s konceptom vojaške strateške rezerve, ki temelji na naboru in mobilizaciji, vprašljiva. Nujna bi bila temeljita presoja ustreznosti koncepta vojaške strateške rezerve z vojaškega vidika. V nasprotnem lahko pride do večanja razlik med deklariranimi in v resnici dosegljivimi cilji. Ključne besede: rezervne sile, strateška rezerva, transformacija, Slovenska vojska, obrambno načrtovanje. Abstract The development of the concept of Military Strategic Reserve in Slovenia can be traced back into the middle of the past decade. However, a question arises about its consistency with the transformation process in the modern armed forces as well as about its feasibility and efficiency. There are several problems from the viewpoint of demographic and broader social context as well as from the organisational viewpoint. The idea of military strategic reserve does not follow the trends of quantitative and functional restructuring of reserve forces present in the broader transformation of modern western armed forces. As far as the characteristics of contemporary conflicts are concerned, the effectiveness of providing military security with the concept of a conscription- and mobilisation-based military reserve is questionable. In order to prevent the widening of the gap between declared and attainable goals, it would be necessary to thoroughly assess the appropriateness of the military strategic reserve concept from a military point of view. Key words: Reserve forces, strategic reserve, transformation, Slovenia Armed Forces, defence planning.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis and Management with an Osteopathic Component
Authors: Theodore B. Flaum, DO, FACOFP  , Ravi Chinsky, OMS-III  , Sheldon C. Yao, DO
Published: November 2020

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder that affects about one in 40 American adults and one in 100 American children. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the patient must have the presence of obsessions, compulsions or both. OCD can be covert in presentation and therefore requires physician vigilance with the diagnosis. The efficacy of the physician’s interviewing style is extremely important in OCD treatment because typically, long delays in diagnosis often occur and the shame associated with the disorder may inhibit discussion of the symptoms and treatment plans. In addition to serotonin-regulating medications, deciphering the etiology of the patient’s obsessions or compulsions is important. Thus, cognitive behavioral therapy supplemented with SSRIs is the true first-line therapy for OCD because it provides a synergistic approach of life discussions, habit training and medication.

Because of the inseparability of physical and mental health, osteopathic medicine offers an effective model for treatment through osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). In the holistic view of OMT, somatic, visceral and psychological dysfunctions are united. Thus, physicians who incorporate OMT into their practice can aid in the treatment of psychopathology, such as OCD.

In this article, we will discuss the epidemiology of OCD, the DSM-5 criteria for OCD, the current OCD treatments, the osteopathic approach and how it pertains to OCD treatment, and lastly, OMT and its possible role in treating OCD. Due to a lack of research on osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) treatments in OCD, we will also propose a possible study design for further investigation.
SURROGACY IN GERMANY
Authors: Тулупова Елена
Published: November 2020

It's no secret that even with the growing demand the institution of surrogacy has not yet found support and development in German legislation. The need to change attitudes towards this problem is dictated by the time and aspirations of people, who face not only with health problems that don’t give them the possibility to become parents, but with unresolved legal conflicts that do not allow children born from a surrogate mother on the territory of other states to be recognized in Germany
ON THE INSTITUTION OF STATES AND GOVERNMENTS RECOGNITION
Authors: Шонин Николай
Published: November 2020

The recognition of states and governments nowadays when the disintegration processes became more vigorous in international affairs (especially after the breakup of the Soviet Union), has become an urgent problem that seriously complicates the states collaboration and puts their national security and the international security system to the very stern test. An intensive need to remove doubts in understanding this phenomenon and to identify the specifics of states and governments recognition as political means of establishing relations with new states has appeared. The author supposes that that the recognition of states and governments is neither a legal institution, nor an institution in general, as it is not regulated by any international convention and the legal consequences of recognition do not change its political entity. In this case it is more correct to use the expression "international recognition".
Microbiological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern in Blood stream infections in patients with Acute Cholangitis: A prospective observational study
Authors: Saqeb Khan Md Nazmus
Published: November 2020

Background: I analyzed the organisms isolated from the blood of patients with acute cholangitis and determined their antibiotic resistance characteristics. In addition, I evaluated risk factors associated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their impact on clinical outcomes.

Methods: 113 consecutive cases of acute cholangitis who met the diagnostic criteria were included in the study. Acute cholangitis was defined by TG18 criteria. Blood culture was obtained from every patient. The microbiological results of blood cultures & the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the organisms were analyzed by SPSSv22.0. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify risk factors associated with antibiotic resistance & mortality.

Result: Among 113 patients, 71(62.8%) were male & the median age was 51 years. Choledocholithiasis was the most common underlying biliary disease followed by malignant and benign strictures. Severe cholangitis occurred in 17(15%) cases. 32(28.3%) cases had nosocomial infection. Causative organisms were isolated from 55(48.7%) of 113 blood cultures. Escherichia coli was the most common bacterium isolated (36.36%) from blood, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (23.64%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (7.27%) & Enterococcus (7.27%). Anaerobic bacteria were isolated from 5(9.09%) specimens. Multiple organisms were isolated in 6(10.91%) specimens. Most organisms were susceptible to meropenem (86.7%), imipenem (83.1%), colistin (89.1%), amikacin (76.1%), piperacillin-tazobactam (79.6%) & polymyxin-B (83.3%). Multidrug resistant bacteria comprised 30.91% of blood isolates. Risk factors associated with antibiotic resistance were presence of an indwelling biliary device (OR:7.7), prior biliary intervention (OR:6.167) and a nosocomial source of infection (OR:9.09). Thirteen (11.5%) patients died from acute cholangitis. Risk factors associated with mortality were severe cholangitis (OR:6.9), malignant biliary obstruction (OR:8.4), nosocomial infection (OR:7.5) and isolation of multidrug resistant organisms in blood (OR:6.9).

Conclusion: E. coli was the most common organism isolated, followed by Klebsiella, Pseudomonas & Enterococcus. Colistin, meropenem, polymyxin-B, imipenem, amikacin & piperacillin-tazobactam were the most effective of all antibiotics. Risk factors associated with isolation of multidrug resistant bacteria from blood were presence of an indwelling biliary device, prior biliary intervention and a nosocomial source of infection. Risk factors associated with mortality were severe cholangitis, malignant biliary obstruction, nosocomial infection and isolation of multidrug resistant organisms in blood.

Bangladesh Crit Care J September 2020; 8(2): 68-75
Severity of hepatitis & it's correlation with dengue hemorrhagic fever: Experience from a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Islam Ariful , Bashar Jinan , Rahim Muhmmad Abdur , Uddin Khwaja Nazim
Published: November 2020

Background: Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever is one of the most frequent febrile viral infections in our community as well as among patients admitted in Internal Medicine Department. This study examined the extent of hepatic involvement in dengue hemorrhagic fever

Objectives: To evaluate the incidence of hepatic involvement and its correlation in dengue syndromes.

Design: This Cross-sectional observational study done in Internal Medicine Department of BIRDEM General Hospital.

Method: A total 50 patients were included in this study who was serologically positive dengue fever patients (IgM ± IgG). These patients were admitted to Internal Medicine Department of BIRDEM General Hospital from July, 2011 to December 2011. Hepatic transaminases (AST and ALT) of these patients were measured and correlation was seen by standard methods. Informed written consent was taken from patients.

Results: Total number of patients was 50; their mean age was 45.98±18.37 years. Male: Female ratio was 1:1.85. Common co-morbidities were DM (48%) and hypertension (26%), CKD (8%) and bronchial asthma (6%). Among the 50 patients 23 had CD (Classical Dengue), 20 had DHF (Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever) grade 1, six had DHF grade 2 and one had DHF grade 3. Mean AST among CD and Grade 1, 2, 3 DHF were 58.48±8.99, 96.65±9.06, 217±31.82, 296.00 respectively. Mean ALT among CD and grade 1, 2, 3 DHF were 52.39±9.08, 88.10±13.14, 181.67±12.11 respectively. There was significant difference between AST (P value ˂0.001) and ALT (P value ˂0.001) in each group of patients. It was observed that rise of AST and ALT was significantly higher in grade 1, 2 and 3 when compared with CD. AST and ALT was higher in grade 2 then grade 1 DHF patients.

Conclusion: Rise of hepatic transaminases is common in patients with dengue syndromes. There is significant rise in AST then ALT. The rising pattern of these enzymes correlates with severity of dengue syndromes

Bangladesh Crit Care J September 2020; 8(2): 76-80
COVID-19 associated multi organ embolism and critical limb ischaemia followed by limb salvage: A case report
Authors: Kibria SMG , Mohammed Jan , Barua Joyita
Published: November 2020

First reported in Wuhan, China, SARS-COVID 19 infection is now fairly well described but understanding the disease is evolving and is associated with high incidence of fatal pneumonia. However, concomitant vascular thromboembolism is also being recognized as contributing to mortality and severe morbidity. We report limb salvage in a COVID-19 patient despite presenting late with critical limb ischaemia and radiological evidence of embolism in multiple organs.

Bangladesh Crit Care J September 2020; 8(2): 124-125
A case of dermoid: Cyst within a cyst
Authors: Ali Syed Mahbub , Faruq Mohammad Omar , Ahsan Syed Sakibul , Shamarukh Karishma , Sultana Amina
Published: November 2020

Abstract Not Available

Bangladesh Crit Care J September 2020; 8(2): 134-135
Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern in Neck Space infection
Authors: Rahman Md Mukhlesur , Begum Mahmuda , Khan Md Mujibul Hoque , Anwar Mostafa Mahfuzul
Published: November 2020

Background: Infection caused by microorganisms are common and may be serious and life threatening, requires immediate attention and management to get best outcome. The purpose of this study is to assess the anatomical spaces and causative microorganisms responsible for neck infections and evaluate the sensitivity pattern of the isolated microorganisms to antimicrobial agents.

Materials and methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Chittagong Medical College Hospital, from January to December 2018. A total of 70 cases were selected consecutively. All underwent surgical incision & drainage. Pus sample was obtained either by aspiration or by swab stick from the involved spaces and culture and sensitivity tests were performed.

Results: The most common neck space infection were submandibular abscess 27 (38.57%) followed by Ludwig's angina 20 (28.57%). Out of 70 cases, 51(72.86%) cases yielded positive growth and 19(27.14%) cases showed no growth. Predominant microorganisms were Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcuspyogenes, klebsiellaspecies and E coli. Staphylococcus aureus showed sensitivity to vancomycin, clindamycin, gentamycin. Streptococcus pyogenes showed sensitivity to cefuroxime, ceftriaxone and klebsiella species showed sensitivity to amikacin.

Conclusion: Bacteriological examination and culture help to identify the causative microorganisms in neck abscess. It helps to isolate even the rarest of the organism and by knowing there sensitivity pattern, we can direct specific therapy against them. It thus helps in a more effective treatment and fast recovery of patients.

Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.19 (2); July 2020; Page 28-31
ANALYSIS FINANCIAL SERVICES COOPERATION AND THE FACTORS AFFECTING IT VIEWED FROM CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Yurniwati Yurniwati , Folza Zuli Falida , Pissi Yessel
Published: November 2020

Sharia Financial Services Cooperative (KJKS) is a cooperative whose business activities are engaged in financing, investment, and savings under the profit-sharing pattern (sharia). However, the funding provided by KJKS currently has a high risk, thus disrupting the performance of KJKS. The purpose of this study was to analyze the financing of problems in KJKS in the city of Padang. The study was conducted on inefficient KJKS obtained from KJKS which had the lowest increasing return to scale and decreasing return to scale values. The variables studied were non-performing financing (NPF) as the dependent variable and religiosity, financing planning, revenue sharing, initial administration requirements, and KJKS evaluation as an independent variable. The method of analysis uses descriptive analysis and hypothesis test analysis. The results showed the average level of non-performing financing (NPF) KJKS is at high risk, KJKS which has an NPF value above 5% as required by Bank Indonesia. But there are KJKS whose NPF has decreased every year such as the Parak Rumbio and Surau Gadang, Batu Gadang, Ampang, Kurau Pagang domains. Description of the variable of religiosity found the respondents have a good intention to pay the installment financing. The results of hypothesis testing prove that customer religiosity has a significant effect on problem financing. Financing planning does not affect problem financing. Customer income has a significant effect on problem financing. The initial administrative factor does not affect problem financing. The evaluation factor by the KJKS does not affect problem financing. Keyword: Problem Funding; Religiosity; Funding Planning; KJKS
Agri-food Ecosystems and Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study by Italy
Authors: Cipullo Prof. Dr. Nadia
Published: November 2020

The paper aims at showing how innovations in agri-food business models influence the corporate sustainability of rural ecosystems, assuring the attainment of specific sustainable development goals. The purpose is achieved through a case study method, using a relevant farmhouse and agritourism “Anna dei Sapori” located in the Cilento Bio-District – rich of bio-cultural diversity and homeland of the Mediterranean Diet, Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO – in Italy. Results show as all corporate processes are managed according to agroecological principles, introducing useful innovations. The goal demonstrates the impact of this thrilling “philosophy”, based on a circular and holistic approach, on environmental, sociocultural, and economic dimensions of sustainability, and the achievement of specific Sustainable Development Goals and targets.
Expression profiling of cultured podocytes exposed to nephrotic plasma reveals intrinsic molecular signatures of
nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Panigrahi Stuti , Pardeshi Varsha Chhotusing , Chandrasekaran Karthikeyan , Neelakandan Karthik , PS Hari , Vasudevan Anil
Published: November 2020

Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a common renal disorder in children attributed to podocyte injury. However, children with the same diagnosis have markedly variable treatment responses, clinical courses, and outcomes, suggesting molecular heterogeneity.Purpose: This study aimed to explore the molecular responses of podocytes to nephrotic plasma to identify specific genes and signaling pathways differentiating various clinical NS groups as well as biological processes that drive injury in normal podocytes. Methods: Transcriptome profiles from immortalized human podocyte cell line exposed to the plasma of 8 subjects (steroidsensitive nephrotic syndrome [SSNS], n=4; steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome [SRNS], n=2; and healthy adult individuals [control], n=2) were generated using microarray analysis. Results: Unsupervised hierarchical clustering of global gene expression data was broadly correlated with the clinical classification of NS. Differential gene expression (DGE) analysis of diseased groups (SSNS or SRNS) versus healthy controls identified 105 genes (58 up-regulated, 47 down-regulated) in SSNS and 139 genes (78 up-regulated, 61 down-regulated) in SRNS with 55 common to SSNS and SRNS, while the rest were unique (50 in SSNS, 84 genes in SRNS). Pathway analysis of the significant (P≤0.05, -1≤ log2 FC ≥1) differentially expressed genes identified the transforming growth factor-β and Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription pathways to be involved in both SSNS and SRNS. DGE analysis of SSNS versus SRNS identified 2,350 genes with values of P≤0.05, and a heatmap of corresponding expression values of these genes in each subject showed clear differences in SSNS and SRNS. Conclusion: Our study observations indicate that, although podocyte injury follows similar pathways in different clinical subgroups, the pathways are modulated differently as evidenced by the heatmap. Such transcriptome profiling with a larger cohort can stratify patients into intrinsic subtypes and provide insight into the molecular mechanisms of podocyte injury.
Peran Manajemen Laba, Kompensasi Direksi, dan Kepemilikan Saham Direksi Terhadap Agresivitas Pajak pada Industri Manufaktur di Indonesia
Authors: Husin Ng , Agustina Rosna , Atichasari Anna Sofia , Pratiwi Chintya Mega
Published: November 2020

This study aims to examine the effect of profit management, directors 'compensation, and directors' share ownership on the tax aggressiveness in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2014-2018 period. The sample technique used in this study is using purposive sampling method. In addition, the regression analysis model used in this study is the multiple regression analysis method using IBM SPSS V.23 software. The results of this study prove that profit management variables measured by discretionary accruals (DA) and directors' share ownership variables (KSD) as measured by the percentage of share ownership owned by directors have no effect on tax aggressiveness as measured by Effective Tax Rates (ETR). However, different from the directors 'compensation variable (KD) measured by the natural logarithm of the amount of directors' compensation given during one period has a negative effect on tax aggressiveness as measured by Effective Tax Rates (ETR).
GENDER COMPARISON STUDY OF ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETER IN YOUNG VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS
Authors: Nurja Anisa
Published: November 2020

An important role in whole performance of volleyballers plays the anthropometric parameters. Anthropometric differences mostly define the position and the role of the players in the court.
The aim of this study was to determine the difference in some anthropometric parameters of young female volleyball players and young male volleyball players. This study assess 22 young boys volleyballer (17.1± 1.8 SD) and 25 young girls volleyballer (16.9 ± 1.9 SD) located in Tirana. Anthropometric measures assessed were: body-height, body-weight, body-waist circumference. Equipment used for measuring were digital scale with height rod (Health O meter professional scales) and flexible metric tape. Independent samples test and t-test were used to analyze quantitative data.
Boys had the mean and SD of body-height (177.95 ± 8.351) while girls showed the mean and SD (165.52 ± 6.593). In terms of body-weight, boys were presented with mean and SD (71.9 ± 8.608) while the girls had the mean and SD (62.39 ± 10.597). Boys displayed a mean value in waist-circumference (81.18 ± 5.413) while girls showed the mean and SD of (73.79 ± 7.475).
This research provided an original comparison of anthropometric measurement between boys and girls on young volleyball players where boys had larger mean of body-weight, body-height and body – waist circumference.
LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: TEACHERS` VIEWS AND ITS CHALLENGES
Authors: Anggeraini Yentri
Published: November 2020

The update technology usage and its changes come and give positive effects to us including the teaching and learning process in school practices. It enjoys, motivates, and facilitates the students in learning English This qualitative research aimed at analyzing the English teachers` views on the use of the digital tools in the classroom practices and the challenges in order to face the digital teaching. The results indicated that the English teacher provided digital teaching tools including laptop, speaker, mobile phones, websites and the teacher used the downloaded materials and videos from You Tube as the digital media. Lack of training for teachers, lack of time, and lack of facilities were the challenges for the English teachers in order to apply the digital teaching efficiently and create their own digital media in the school practices. Findings suggest that English teachers should participate actively on the teacher professional developments such as group discussion, workshop, training, and seminar in order to be familiar with the evolution of the new technology.
Palestinian Lives Matter: Racialising Israeli Settler-Colonialism
Authors: Lentin Ronit
Published: November 2020

Against the background of recent developments in Israel's racial rule over the Palestinians, the Black Lives Matter protests, and in view of Israel's declared intention to annex occupied Palestinian territories, this article theorises Israel's permanent war against the Palestinians as first, state of exception, second, racial state, and third, settler-colony. The paper critiques the focus on ethnicity as an analytical frame by Israeli scholars and posits race as a key concept in analising Zionist settler-colonialism. It proposes that rather than being a solution to European antisemitism, Zionism adopted discourses of race approximating those expressed by antisemitic regimes. As the Black Lives Matter movement proliferates, the article concludes by proposing that Palestine and the question of Palestine are becoming a truly global issue.
Change Communication Strategy in Media Campaigns and Covid-19 Rising Infections in Nigeria
Authors: Iyorza Stanislaus , Ojorgu Leonard
Published: November 2020

This paper seeks to investigate the relationship between change communication approaches and rising infections in Covid-19 in Nigeria. There are heavily sponsored media campaigns for disease prevention in forms of media advocacy and social mobilization by media organizations, Government and Non-Governmental Organizations, but cases of infections have been on the steady rise. Being correlational research, this study adopts a survey design, using quantitative and qualitative methods to elicit data from the study population. The population of this study included five (5) university Professors and three (3) media practitioners who responded in a personal communication on why media campaign for disease prevention is not as successful as intended, and 334 respondents whose reactions to the change communication approaches in media campaigns in cases of Covid-19 were examined. Findings revealed that most Nigerians were not responding adequately to the change communication strategy and preventive message campaign appeals to wash their hands thoroughly under running water, avoid crowded spaces, and use hand sanitizers. Findings also revealed that the non-availability of the materials and products such as running taps and the high cost of hand sanitizers militated against the people's ability to act. The study recommended that the Federal Government make available all that the people needed to comply with the messages by creating the deserved enabling environment. At the same time, communication strategists should use the appropriate language and appeals that are compatible with the plight of the people.
Covid 19; A Threat to Nigerian Educational System: A Way Out
Authors: Odo Anselm Ikenna , Dodo Maigons Timothy , Fidelis Tiri John
Published: November 2020

This paper posits that the outbreak of COVID 19 pandemic is a threat to the Nigerian educational system. The global lockdown of education institutions as a result of Covid 19 outbreak is causing a major interruption in students’ learning, disruptions in the assessments of student performance, and cancellation/postponement of exams. The researchers adopt the expository method in carrying out this work. The researchers conclude that effort should be made in educating citizens in an intercontinental world. This will make the successful people in the coming decades to understand this interrelatedness and navigate boundaries to leverage their differences and work globally in a collaborative way.
RESEARCH OF TECHNOLOGIES OF GEODESIC MONITORING OF BOTTOM DEFORMATIONS IN THE AREA OF LOCATION OF UNDERWATER TRANSITIONS OF MAIN PIPELINES
Authors:   Omsk State Agrarian University named after P. A. Stolypin, Uvarov Anatoly I. , Pronina Lilia A. ,   Omsk State Agrarian University named after P. A. Stolypin
Published: November 2020

It is noted that as a result of the interaction of the geodynamic complex of the river with the environment, changes in the channel appear, which entail planned and high-altitude deformations of the water artery. Therefore, in the construction and operation of engineering structures, they must be taken into account. The study of channel deformations, mostly high-altitude, in the areas of construction or the location of existing structures is a very urgent task to ensure their stable, trouble-free operation. It is established that for the study of channel deformations, two of the most common technologies are used. The first is the technology of combining plans for channel surveys, and the second is the combination of transverse profiles of the river using hydraulic rams fixed by signs on the shore. The results of a study of the technology for determining channel deformations during their geodetic monitoring are presented. The accuracy of the image of the underwater relief on the plans is estimated. The influence of the errors of combining plans on the accuracy of determining quantitative strain gauges is investigated.
THE CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE FOR THE STUDY OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE URBAN AIR ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies, Nikolaeva Olga N. , Martynov Gennadiy P. ,   Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies, Mogil'nikova Anastasia V. ,   Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies
Published: November 2020

The article deels witn the problem of reducing of oxygen concentration in the urban air environmental. A hypothesis was put forward on the relationship between a decrease in oxygen levels and a reduction of urban green spaces. It was decided to use the cartographic technique to gather more complete information about reducing of urban gardening over a long period of time. The results of a statistical analysis of oxygen concentration in the atmospheric air of Sochi for 50 years are presented. The fact of a steady long-term trend of a decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the atmospheric air of Sochi in comparison with the values in Moscow and on average in Russia is confirmed. The sequence of collection and processing of freeware multi-temporal cartographic data for 50 years is presented. The stages of GIS-analysis of gathered materials are described. Preliminary conclusions are made about the validity of the hypothesis. The lack of modern accurate cartographic data of Sochi is noted. Prospects for further research are outlined.