bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Оптимізація технології випалювання трасерів із артилерійських снарядів малих калібрів
Authors: Neklonskyi Ihor , Smyrnov Oleg
Published: February 2023

Розроблений поетапний технологічний процес розряджання 23 мм або 30 мм артилерійських снарядів, який забезпечує ефективну утилізацію трасуючої сполуки із корпусів. Автоматизація процесу утилізації досягається застосуванням спеціальної установки з випалювання трасуючої сполуки, яка сформована у технологічну лінію. Ініціювання загоряння горючої речовини здійснюється за допомогою електромагнітного імпульсу. Економічна доцільність запропонованої технології обумовлена мінімальними трудовими витратами, максимальної продуктивністю, належним рівнем безпеки та екологічністю. Проведено формалізацію задачі оцінювання ефективності процесу утилізації, що дозволило оптимізувати рішення щодо управління таким процесом. Формалізована модель представляє собою адитивну задачу динамічного програмування. Параметризація умов задачі зводиться до того, що під час планування багатоетапної технологічної операції необхідно вибирати управління на кожному етапі з урахуванням усіх наслідків на майбутніх етапах. Запропонований порядок розв’язання задачі оптимізації процесу управління утилізацією артилерійських снарядів для багатоетапної технологічної операції. Розв’язання передбачає вибір раціонального рішення з дотриманням принципу оптимальності, що є основою рішення задач динамічного програмування. Розв’язання задачі динамічного програмування процесу утилізації артилерійських снарядів надано у загальному вигляді. Дослідження обумовлені необхідністю обґрунтування ефективних організаційних рішень щодо удосконалення технологічної політики утилізації боєприпасів. Результати дослідження можуть бути реалізовані як виконавцями робіт з утилізації, так і відповідними органами державного нагляду у сфері техногенної та пожежної безпеки в процесі проведення експертизи утилізації боєприпасів і вибухівки під час здійснення заходів конторолю, погодження нормативних та інших документів з питань утилізації.
Substances explosive properties formation
Authors: Tregubov Dmutro , Minska Natalya , Slepuzhnikov Evgen , Hapon Yuliana , Sokolov Dmitro
Published: February 2023

Formation mechanisms of substances explosive properties based on the supramolecular structure prediction were studied and the appropriate analytical index was developed. The explosiveness index Kр was introduced based on the "melting ease" parameter, taking into account the equivalent length nСeq of the smallest supramolecular structure in the cluster form. The model performance was tested for the simplest explosive – nitromethane and similar compounds. It is shown that for values of the index Kр<1, combustible substances are not capable of the detonation, and for Kр>1, this index is proportional to the explosives detonation velocity. According to the presence of the explosive properties oscillation, using the example of alkanes homologous series, a connection was established with supramolecular structure features of the substance in the solid state. It is explained that such oscillation is the phenomenon consequence of molecules "evenity-oddity" in a homologous series and indicates the transition in the flame front of a substance to a solid state. It is proposed to consider the spread of the defla-gration and detonation combustion as different mechanisms of clustering in the flame front. A model is considered that for combustible substances due to the pressures in the flame front, the condensation or peroxide clustering can occur in a similar way to their clustering during the phase transition to the solid state at the melting temperature, which involves the formation of supramolecular polymer-like structures that are easier to condense under increased pressure in flame front. It has been proven that the difference between the detonation process of combustible mixtures and the detonation of explosive compounds is the need for a phase transition to a condensed state in the substance clusters form or its peroxides.
Підігрівник палива дизельного двигуна внутрішнього згоряння спеціального транспортного засобу
Authors: Kovalenko Roman , Kalynovskyi Andriy , Kryvoshei Boris , Nazarenko Sergey
Published: February 2023

Запропоновано удосконалену конструкцію підігрівника палива дизельного двигуна внутрішнього згоряння, яка забезпечує свою працездатність за умов, коли маршовий двигун спеціального транспортного засобу не запущений. Технічний результат досягається шляхом паралельного приєднання до відомої конструкції підігрівника палива дизельного двигуна внутрішнього згоряння трубопроводу випуску відпрацьованих газів, що з’єднаний з автономним повітряним обігрівачем кабіни транспортного засобу. Відповідно об’єктом дослідження є конструкція спеціальних транспортних засобів, а предметом дослідження – способи удосконалення пускових властивостей дизельних двигунів внутрішнього згоряння в умовах низьких температур навколишнього середовища. Перевірка працездатності запропонованої конструкції підігрівника палива дизельного двигуна внутрішнього згоряння виконувалася шляхом використання загальновідомих методів розрахунку пластинчастих теплообмінних апаратів. Для розрахунків були використані характеристики автономного повітряного обігрівача кабіни транспортного засобу моделі «Планар-8ДМ-24». Встановлено, що температура дизельного палива, яка підтримується в паливному баку поблизу паливозабірника під час роботи автономного повітряного обігрівача кабіни транспортного засобу за умови, коли пуск маршового двигуна не здійснено складає близько 0 °С. Це значення є вище граничної температури фільтрованості літнього дизельного палива, тобто дозволяє стверджувати про працездатність запропонованої конструкції підігрівника палива. Запропонована конструкція підігрівника палива дизельного двигуна внутрішнього згоряння найбільш підходить для спеціальних транспортних засобів, які експлуатуються практичними підрозділами і дозволяє покращити пускові властивості маршових двигунів в умовах низьких температур навколишнього середовища
DEVULCANIZATION PARAMETERS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPDM/GROUND TIRE RUBBER COMPOUNDS
Authors: Rigotti Daniele , Dorigato Andrea , Valentini Francesco , Pegoretti Alessandro
Published: February 2023

Ground tire rubber (GTR) from end-of-life tires was mechanically devulcanized in a lab-made two-roll machine. Parameters such as rolling speed and number of rolling cycles were systematically changed, and their effects on the degree of devulcanization and on the chemical structure of the resulting materials were investigated. Milder devulcanization conditions promoted a selective scission of S–S bonds inside the macromolecular structure of GTR, whereas harsher processing parameters led to a more pronounced and undesired C–C and C–S scission in the rubber main chains. Next, two different amounts of GTR and devulcanized GTR (dGTR) were added through melt compounding to an EPDM. The effect of the devulcanization parameters and of the GTR/dGTR loading on the microstructural and thermomechanical properties of the resulting compounds was systematically investigated. A better interface was found for dGTR than GTR, due to revulcanization in which the restored cross-link sites could form chemical bonds with the EPDM matrix; thus, energy absorption and strain at break increased. The possibility to produce novel environmentally friendly EPDM compounds with tailorable properties with respect to the neat matrix and with a lower cost and raw material amount has thus been demonstrated.
Forensic Audit and Mitigation of Financial Crimes in Nigeria
Authors: E. Appah , C.E. Awuji
Published: February 2023

This study investigated the relationship between forensic audit and mitigation of financial crimes in Rivers and Bayelsa States of Nigeria. The study employed primary and secondary sources of data collection. The primary data were collected with a well-structured questionnaire with an average reliability of 0.87. The data collected were analyzed with statistical packages for social sciences using univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. The multivariate analysis revealed a positive and insignificant relationship between investigative review and safeguarding of assets misappropriation in MDAs in Nigeria; a positive and insignificant relationship between investigative review and control of occupational fraud in MDAs in Nigeria; a positive and insignificant relationship between investigative review and control of payroll fraud in MDAs in Nigeria; a positive and insignificant relationship between litigation support services and safeguarding of assets misappropriation in MDAs in Nigeria; a positive and insignificant relationship between litigation support services and control of occupational fraud in MDAs in Nigeria; and a positive and insignificant relationship between litigation support services and control of payroll fraud in MDAs in Nigeria. The study concluded that forensic audit mitigates financial fraud in Nigeria. On the basis of the conclusion, the following recommendations were made: Ministries, department and agencies should formulate others means of investigating financial crimes rather than proactive forensic audit because this study’s finding indicated proactive forensic audit has negative and insignificant relationship with the measures of financial crimes; forensic audit practitioners in Nigeria should be aware that investigative review as technique of forensic audit has positive association with the measures of financial crimes. Hence, they should employ more investigative review when carrying out the forensic auditing process; forensic auditors should also apply litigation support services as a method of forensic audit in carrying out financial crimes investigation in government establishments because the results showed that litigation support has positive influence in mitigating financial crime amongst others.
Penyuluhan Tentang Manajemen Keuangan Keluarga Di RW 06 Kelurahan Cipayung Jakarta Timur
Authors: Badrunsyah Badrunsyah , Cahyono Sigit
Published: February 2023

Hasil survey awal terhadap beberapa orang warga dan aparat rukun warga 06 Cipayung yang berkeiginan mengetahui lebih lanjut berbagai informasi tentang manfaat dan tata cara manajemen keuangan keluarga.  Meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentangcara meningkatkan penghasilan dan menurunkan pengeluaran dengan menyiapkan rencana keuangan keluarga. Manfaatnya adalah menambah pengetahuan ibu-ibu tentang tip-tip mengatur keuangan keluarga, memberikan pengetahuan tentang hal-hal yang harus dilakukan di awal tahun dalam mengatur keuangan keluarga, memberikan pengetahuan tentang membagi tujuan keuangan ke dalam tujuan keuangan saat ini, tujuan keuangan jangka pendek, tujuan keuangan jangka menengah dan tujuan keuangan jangka panjang, terealisasikannya program Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi sehingga terjalin komunikasi ilmiah antara Universitas Respati Indonesia dan masyarakat khususnya masyarakat kelurahan Susukan Jakarta Timur.Kata Kunci: Manajemen Keuangan, Keluarga
Predisposing factors for surgical complication in chronic prostatitis and fibrosis of prostate
Authors: Colta Artur , Ghicavii Vitalii
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Prostatitis is an inflammatory process of the prostate, which continues to be considered one of the most common urological diseases in men under 45. Predisposing factors such as trophic, microcirculatory, and congestive disorders contribute to the onset and development of the inflammatory process in the prostate, as do risk factors such as the urethral catheter, urethrocystoscopy, endoscopic surgery for infection, and deterioration of the integrity of the urethral epithelium. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the prostate on urodynamics and local prostatic microcirculation and to evaluate the efficacy of conservative treatment. Material and methods. The study included 58 patients (with pronounced clinical symptoms such as dysuria, stranguria, nocturnal frequent micturition 2-4 times per night, and residual urine greater than 50 mL) who received Adenosprosine ® 250 mg treatment. Results. A comparative study of the obtained data was performed on the pre- and post- treatment investigations with Adenoprosine® 250 mg suppositories, thus determining the correlation between urodynamic and microcirculation disorders depending on the degree of inflammation and prostate fibrosis. Conclusion. According to the study results, we can outline that the level of microcirculation and urodynamic impairment indicates the level of prostate fibrosis. This process is reversible in chronic prostatitis with antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory therapy supplemented with Adenoprosine ® 250 mg.
Contemporary surgical options in large benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment
Authors: Plesacov Alexei , Vladanov Ivan , Ghicavii Vitalii
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Specialists are currently interested in the method of choice for surgical treatment in patients with enlarged benign prostate hyperplasia (> 80 cm3). The introduction of laser and bipolar technologies for benign prostate hyperplasia surgery has allowed effective treatment regardless of the size of the prostate gland. Material and methods. During 2020-2021, 65 patients underwent surgical treatment for large benign prostate hyperplasia. Depending on the type of surgical treatment performed, 3 study groups were identified: 22 patients underwent transurethral Thulium: YAG laser prostate vapoenucleation; 21 patients underwent transurethral bipolar prostate enucleation; and 21 patients underwent a simple prostatectomy. All patients were examined before and after surgery (at 3 and 6 months) using the International Prostate Symptom Score, Quality of Life Score, prostate-specific antigen assessment, transrectal prostate ultrasound examination, and uroflowmetry to assess residual urine volume. Postoperative complications were recorded in accordance with the 2004 Clavien-Dindo classification. Results. There was a significant difference in the mean operative time ranging from 72±19 min (ThuVEP group) vs. 56±10 min (SP group) and 70±15 min (TUEB group), as well as a decrease in hemoglobin levels, viz. 1.2±0.4 g/dl vs. 2.6±1.1 g/dl vs. 1.6±0.5 g/dl (ThuVEP vs. SP vs. TUEB). The catheterization lasted for 2±1 days (ThuVEP) vs. 10±1 days (SP) vs. 3±1 days (TUEB). A significant improvement in Qmax was registered in the ThuVEP group (122.9%) and in the TUEB group (111.7%). However, patients after a simple prostatectomy showed an increase in Qmax of only 94%. The PVR values were reported to be the same. ThuVEP is an effective surgical technique for large BPH patients. The reduced trauma and lower complication rate of ThuVEP, as well as its effectiveness, have confirmed the need for widespread implementation of minimally invasive laser interventions.
Impact of drainage technique on surgical treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in adults
Authors: Piterschi Alexandru
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Urinary drainage is a key part of ureteropelvic junction obstruction treatment. Both external and internal drainage methods have been widely used for many years, but there is now relevant research comparing these methods and their impact on surgical outcomes in adults. The aim of the current research was to assess the efficacy and safety of two different types of urinary drainage on adult pyeloplasty. Material and methods. We conducted a retrospective and prospective clinical controlled study in the Department of Urology at the Republican Clinical Hospital from Chisinau. We reviewed 118 consecutive adult pyeloplasties for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. In 62 (52.54%) patients, we used double-J ureteral stent insertion (DJ); in another 56 (47.46%) patients, we used different types of external drainage (ED): uretero-pyelo-nephrostomy, nephrostomy, or a combination of both. Operative time, hospital stay, use of analgesics, overall complications, type of complications, and success rates were compared between the two groups. Results. The mean operative time in the DJ group was 93.52±18.10 min. vs. 95.77±20.48 min. in the ED group (p = 0.001). The average postoperative hospital stay in the DJ group was 8.45±2.02 days vs. 14.71±3.45 days in the ED group (p=0.000). The DJ group used 7.77±3.48 analgesics on average, while the ED group used 9.86±4.64 (p = 0.006). Overall complication rate was 9.68% in the DJ group and 32.14% in the ED group (p = 0.002). The most frequent complication for all patients was acute pyelonephritis (12.71%): 4.84% in the DJ group vs. 21.43% in the ED group (p = 0.007). The success rate was 96.77% in the DJ group and 92.86% in the ED group. Conclusions. Both urinary drainage methods appear equivalent concerning overall success rates, but double-J ureteral stents are associated with a shorter operating time, fewer postoperative pain medications, a shorter postoperative hospital stay, and a lower number of postoperative complications compared with external urinary drainage methods.
Risk management -component part of the quality assurance system of pharmaceutical care
Authors: Cheptanari Nicoleta , Adauji Stela , Brumarel Mihail
Published: February 2023

Introduction. In the pharmaceutical field, the quality management is a priority and the risk management is a valuable component of an effective quality system. It involves anticipating hazards and controlling risk through a process of risk awareness, reduction, and review. The aim of this paper was to reveal the usefulness of modern risk management strategies and to assess the impact of risk management in the provision of quality services by community pharmacies. Material and methods. The causes that can lead to medication errors in community pharmacies were identified by applying the CNAM Method combined with the Delphi Technique, later the risks were categorized by the Ishikawa diagram, analyzed and evaluated by applying the expert analysis method (MAE) in risk assessment, graphically represented by the Matrix risks and ranked, highlighting pharmacy activities during which medication errors may occur. Results. The risk factor was calculated for 56 potential risks that can cause medication errors, of which 8 for the activity of ordering medicines, 8 potential risks for the activity of receiving products, 6 risks for the activity of storing products, 17 risks for the preparation of drugs and 17 risks for drug dispensing activity. Applying the MAE method in risk assessment, risk occurrence probability and outcome impact values were obtained for each risk. The potential risks of error were graphically represented using the Risk Matrix. Thus, the following activities with a major level of risk were highlighted, for which urgent measures to minimize the impact are required: illegible writing in prescriptions (15.5), fatigue of pharmaceutical staff (15.48), overwork/ multitasking (14.99), prescriptions containing errors (14.26), insufficient staff knowledge (13.81), ordering inappropriate quantities of products in pharmacies (13.59), incomplete prescriptions (12.86) and similar packaging of medicines (12.63). Conclusions. The results of this paper provide the basis for further research in order to develop a Risk Management Plan in community pharmacy. The causes that can lead to errors in the pharmacy have been identified, by highlighting pharmaceutical activities, during which risks of errors may occur. The work has practical use, and the research results can be applied by pharmacies, contributing to the improvement of their performance.
Epidemiological data and diagnosis pitfalls in aggressive extranodal non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas: current issues
Authors: Urescu Dumitrita , Musteata Vasile , Sghibneva-Bobeico Nina , Robu Maria , Musteata Larisa , Munteanu Victor
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a group of malignant tumors that develop from hematopoietic cells located outside the medullary. They are one of the most common forms of hemoblastosis. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma develops in people of all ages. Morbidity of non-Hodgkin lymphoma increases with age reaching its highest level in people over 50 years of age. Material and methods. A study was carried out through a narrative review of the literature in the form of a synthesis article. The article summarized and systematized various primary studies, dedicated to the epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of aggressive extranodal NHL. Results. Aggressive extranodal NHL remains a major problem, with a fairly large increase in incidence globally. This trend is observed in several countries of the world, thus morbidity increases by 3% annually for women and by 4% for men. Globally, aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma continues to affect the working-age population. Although patients with primary extranodal NHL tend to report to a medical specialist at a lower stage than those with primary ganglion disease, the number of those addressing in advanced stages continues to be increased. Conclusions. Although diagnosing NHL does not involve great impediments, primary care physicians often detect patients in the late stages of the disease either because of delayed referral to the doctor or because of incorrect diagnosis. Despite the development of new methods of diagnosis and treatment, aggressive extranodal NHL continues to be a current problem of clinical medicine and public health, requiring increased managerial and financial efforts.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Kültürel Zekâ Düzeyleri ile Küresel Vatandaşlığa Yönelik Algılarının İncelenmesi
Authors: BOLATTAŞ GÜRBÜZ Fatma , DENİZ Ümit
Published: February 2023

Küreselleşme sürecinde toplumlarda hem ulusal hem uluslararası etkileşimler artmış ve bu doğrultuda yaşamın her sahasında çok kültürlülük yaygınlaşmaya başlamıştır. Eğitimcilerin çocuklara çok kültürlü ortamlarda farklılıklara saygılı, hoşgörülü, uyumlu olma gibi beceri ve tutumları kazandırabilmeleri ve desteklemeleri, bu konuda bilgi, beceri ve tutumlara sahip olmaları ile de ilişkilidir. Okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının kültürel zekâ düzeyleri ile küresel vatandaşlık algılarını incelemeyi amaçlayan araştırma, ilişkisel tarama modelinde betimsel bir araştırmadır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenmiş olup Türkiye’nin farklı bölgelerinde yer alan devlet üniversitelerinin okul öncesi eğitimi anabilim dalında öğrenim görmekte olan 293 öğretmen adayından oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada, araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Küresel Vatandaşlık Anket Formu” ve “Kültürel Zekâ Ölçeği” veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde t testi ve ANOVA kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, öğretmen adaylarının kültürel zekâ düzeyleri cinsiyet değişkeninde anlamlı fark yaratmazken, STK üyelik durumu ve sınıf düzeyi değişkenine göre motivasyon alt boyutunda anlamlı farklılık göstermiştir. Küresel sorunlara ilgi ve yabancı dil düzeyine göre ise tüm alt boyutlarda kültürel zekâ düzeyleri anlamlı ölçüde farklılaşmaktadır. Küresel vatandaşlık algısı ise cinsiyet, STK üyelik, küresel sorunlara ilgi ve yabancı dil düzeyine göre bazı alt boyutlarda anlamlı farklılık gösterirken, sınıf düzeyi değişkenine göre anlamlı bir farklılık göstermemiştir. Okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının kültürel zekâ düzeyleri ile küresel vatandaşlığa yönelik algıları arasında ise pozitif ve anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. Araştırma sonucu doğrultusunda, okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının kültürel zekâya ve küresel vatandaşlığa ilişkin bilgi, beceri ve tutum açısından desteklenmesine yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.
Determinan Kemiskinan Ditinjau dari Pengaruh Sektor Pertanian Indonesia Tahun 2014-2018
Authors: Aulia Alba Refo , Kurnia Sari Liza
Published: February 2023

Kemiskinan merupakan inti dari masalah pembangunan di Indonesia, dimana target penurunan persentase kemiskinan nasional  pada tahun 2018 belum mencapai target sesuai RPJMN tahun 2015-2019 sebesar 8-9 persen. Angka kemiskinan pada tahun 2018 masih berada pada angka  9,66 persen. Kemampuan penurunan kemiskinan pun semakin menurun dilihat dari lambatnya laju penurunan persentase kemiskinan. Penurunan kemiskinan yang semakin lambat dapat mengakibatkan pembangunan ekonomi suatu  negara menjadi terhambat.Menariknya, jumlah penduduk miskin yang bekerja pada lapangan usaha utama sektor pertanian pada tahun 2018 cukup banyak yaitu sebesar 55,07 persen, angka ini tergolong besar karena lebih dari  separuh penduduk miskin bekerja pada sektor pertanian. Oleh karena itu, penulis ingin meneliti bagaimana pengaruh  sektor pertanian dilihat dari produktivitas tenaga kerja pertanian, pertumbuhan ekonomi sektor pertanian, dan realisasi anggaran pembangunan infrastruktur pertanian daerah terhadap kemiskinan menggunakan metode analisis regresi unbalanced data panel dengan REM. Didapat hasil bahwa dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar lima persen, secara parsial variabel produktivitas tenaga kerja pertanian berpengaruh positif sedangkan pertumbuhan ekonomi sektor pertanian signifikan berpengaruh negatif terhadap kemiskinan. Belanja modal jalan,  irigasi dan jaringan sektor pertanian berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap kemiskinan Indonesia tahun 2014 hingga 2018.
Eliminating Safe Havens for Transnational Cybercrimes in the African Continental Free Trade Area
Authors: Onomrerhinor Flora Alohan
Published: February 2023

The continuous advancement in technology makes cybercrimes effortlessly transnational. Existing literature reveals that the inadequacies of cybercrime-specific legislations, procedural powers, and enforceable mutual legal assistance provisions constitute jurisdictional challenges to the prosecution of transnational cybercrimes (TNCCs). This paper appraises the adequacy of legal responses to jurisdictional challenges of TNCCs in the African region, especially the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (the Malabo Convention). It argues that the presence of states without substantive or procedural laws on cybercrimes, or both, constitutes safe havens that challenge the effectiveness of such laws in states where they are present. It finds that the Malabo Convention has the potential to be a tool for eliminating safe havens in the African region and given the inter-connection between trade and TNCCs, it suggests that it could be made operational through its annexation as one of the protocols to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. The author concludes that purely domestic legal responses to cybercrimes are inadequate and suggests a holistic approach through the operationalization of an effective regional instrument as a way to diminish safe havens for TNCCs in the African region.
Artist Resale Right: Should Botswana Codify?
Authors: Holland Jacob , Motlhaping Tebo
Published: February 2023

The Artist Resale Right (ARR) entitles a visual artist to a certain percentage of income generated from the resale of their artwork in the secondary market. Historically, resale royalty initiatives were motivated by a romantic notion that artists are so poor and in such a weak bargaining position that they deserve special legal protection. Arguments have since advanced from the notion of the ’starving artist’ to now citing the copyright protection deficiency that exists between the protection of multiple copy artists and visual artists. There has been advocacy from artists and politicians albeit not in collective voices for Botswana to codify ARR. This paper evaluates whether Botswana should provide for ARR in its laws and further guides lawmakers in considering such legislation. Specifically, this paper points out that many countries that have codified ARR have not implemented it. It attributes the lack of or delayed implementation of ARR to the information deficit, otherwise referred to as the asymmetry problem, that pervades the ARR practice. This asymmetry problem denies policymakers and other stakeholders a chance to establish the efficiency of ARR. The majority of arguments surveyed in this paper are at loggerheads, with each side raising strong valid points. This paper notes that the insignificant size of the Botswana art market is likely to eclipse the potential benefits promised by ARR. However, the authors conclude that Botswana should codify ARR based on the notion of redressing the copyright protection deficiency faced by visual artists as compared to other categories of copyright owners.
Classification of Low Back Pain according to Treatment Based Classification Algorithm: A Cross Sectional Study at Tertiary Center of Nepal
Authors: Pokharel Mukesh , S Acharya Ranjeeta
Published: February 2023

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) is the commonest musculoskeletal disorder in Nepal. Treatment Based Classification (TBC) categorizes individual with LBP in four different categories. They are manipulation, stabilization, specific and traction subgroup and are evident to have better outcome. LBP patients represent a heterogeneous group consisting of several subgroups. Categorization of TBC subgroups over different countries showed varied range and its use in Nepalese population has not been reported yet.

Objective: The aim of our study is to classify LBP patient according to TBC and evaluate whether LBP patient fall in one particular subgroup or a combination of subgroup.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dhulikhel hospital, Physiotherapy department using convenience sampling. The study was conducted in 65 (Female/35) patients with acute and sub-acute LBP. Patient information on LBP duration, pain diagram, Numerical Pain Rating Scale, and Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire were obtained. After standardized assessment, patients were categorized according to TBC.

Results: Approximately half of LBP patients fell into one subgroup i.e., 47.7%, 27.7% into combination of two or three subgroups and 20% did not meet any criteria for TBC. Similarly, patients falling in specific, stabilization, manipulation and traction sub-groups were 44.61%, 43.07%, 16.92% and 12.30% respectively. Our study concluded that almost half of the patients categorized into one subgroup. Categorization according to TBC is feasible and can be performed to provide an optimal treatment for patients visiting Dhulikhel Hospital
Primary Breast Augmentation with Silicon Implant
Authors: Jung Basnet Surendra , Kumar Nagarkoti Krishna , Amatya Sudeep , Tripathee Sanjib
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. It is a surgery of breast in order to increase its size by placing breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscles. Silicon implant is used for both cosmetic and reconstructive reasons. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of primary breast augmentation with silicon implant. Methods: A retrospective study was performed in patients who underwent silicon based breast augmentation through inframammary in submuscular dual plane, between February 2017 and January 2019. Surgical outcomes were evaluated and Patient satisfaction was measured using the BREAST-Q Augmentation Module.Result: This study involved a total of 32 patients (i.e. 64 breasts),19 patients were mongoloid and 12 were non mongoloid. The average age was 32.25 years (range: 20-45 years) between a follow up period of 24 months.The size of breast implant ranged from 240-340 cc. Thirty-one patients were satisfied with the outcome. Seroma was noted in two patients. One of the patients was not satisfied and was noted with capsular contracture within follow-up period. Fifteen patients were used with implant size 280 cc. All patients were able to go to normal daily activity after seventh post-operative day. Conclusion: Breast augmentation with silicon implant have potential to produce more satisfactory and aesthetically pleasing results with low revision rates. Eventhough various techniques are existing in breast augmentation but still universal standard technique is controversial.
Attitude of Doctors and Nurses towards Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting at a University Teaching Hospital
Authors: Aryal Sushant , Nath Uprety Bipashwi , Shrestha Ramkrishna , Gupta Mayuri , Upadhaya Akhanda
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reaction (ADR) is the main stay of pharmacovigilance. However the major limitation of this method is underreporting as it depends entirely on the participation of the health care professional. This study aimed to identify factors that discourage ADR reporting and possible ways to improve ADR reporting. Methods: This is a questionnaire based cross-sectional descriptive study employed at a tertiary level teaching hospital from December 2020 to March 2021 after approval from institutional review committee. All the doctors and nurses were included in the study and the data were collected using structured questionnaire. Results: Total numbers of participants were 283. Among them, 260(91.9 %) had encountered a patient/s with ADR and 119(45.6%) had documented ADR. However, there was no reporting to the pharmacovigilance centre/ unit of the hospital.Out of 283 participants, 123 (43.5%) agreed that the major discouraging factor to report ADR was unavailability of reporting form. Similarly decision to report ADR depended on new reaction to an existing product 217(76.7%) followed by seriousness of the reaction 213 (75.2%). The 245(86.7%) participants have recommended to conduct awareness among healthcare professional and 208(73.3%) to train healthcare professional to improve ADR reporting. Conclusion: Even though the large numbers of participants have encountered patient/s with ADR but documentation of ADR is less. Further, none have reported due to limited knowledge regarding“what, how and where to report ADR”? In addition to these, unavailability of ADR reporting form was the major discouraging factor to report ADR.
La pagina gialla
Authors: Alessandro Ventura
Published: February 2023

La SMA dopo lo screening neonatale: alzati e cammina - Epatite autoimmune: il punto della situazione - Più (auto)anticorpi, più malattia? - Dermatite atopica: notizie “quasi” utili - Tourette: avete visto mai? - Le Giornate di Medico e Bambino
L'ossigenoterapia
Authors: Traunero Arianna , Lorenzon Beatrice , Amaddeo Alessandro , Barbi Egidio
Published: February 2023

Oxygen supplementation represents a fundamental therapy in several clinical conditions, both acute and chronic. Starting from some concepts of respiratory physiopathology, this paper discusses the approach to a child with respiratory distress and respiratory failure, focuses on the main signs and symptoms of hypoxia, hypercapnia and increased work of breathing and explains the methods to assess the severity of the clinical status, highlighting the relevance of the SpO2/FiO2 ratio (peripheral oxygen saturation/inspiratory oxygen fraction). Furthermore, this work aims to summarize the main methods of oxygen delivery, their relative indications, by underlining advantages and possible complications such as blow-by oxygen, low flow nasal cannula and face mask (simple, Venturi, rebreathing and non-rebreathing). The focus is on two new oxygen delivery devices, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), which in recent years have more and more been used not only in emergency units but also in paediatric wards.
1993-2023 Universidad Anáhuac Veracruz. 30 Aniversario
Authors:   Universidad Anáhuac Veracruz, Oropeza Chávez Ana Brisa , Rodríguez Gabarrón Hernández Ruy , Delgado Adán , Moreno Morales Magda
Published: February 2023

Libro conmemorativo por los treinta años de la fundación de la Universidad Anáhuac Xalapa.
Strategi Marketing Dalam Meningkatkan Bibit Tanaman Pada Kelompok Tani Dwi Warna
Authors: Anwar Badrul , Kustini Rini , Kusnasari Sri , Ramadhan Puji Sari , Pranata Ardianto , Khairunisa Tria
Published: February 2023

Indonesia adalah negara agraris dengan penduduk yang hampir bermayoritas mata pencaharian di bidang pertanian. Mayoritas pelaku usaha tani pembibitan di indonesia masih menggunakan teknologi tradisional. Perkembangan teknologi informasi juga berpengaruh memperketat persaingan perusahan sejenis baik perusahaan nasional ataupun perusahaan multinasional. Maka untuk bersaing merebutkan pasar, baik pasar nasinoal maupun internasional, perusahaan harus bijak dalam melihat setiap peluang yang ada dan meminimalisir terjadinya kesalahan yang dapat merugikan perusahaan. Instrumen utama dalam penelitian kualitatif ini adalah peneliti sendiri sebagai instrumen utama. Shopee Salah satu daya tarik masyarakat yang paling utama di E-commerce adalah aplikasi shopee, dimana harga, jarak, dan kualitas lebih bagus dibanding aplikasi lain, maka dari itu dalam penelitian ini menggunakan aplikasi shopee dalam memasarkan bibit tanaman bangun sari. Selain digital marketing, pemasaran melalui offline adalah hal yang sangat penting dimana tidak semua masyarakat memiliki akses berbelanja secara online. Pembuatan spanduk yang akan di paparkan di depan jalan dimaksudkan agar masyarakat luas dapat melihat berbagai bibit tanaman yang dijual.
QUANTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MEDICAL WASTE IN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE FACILITIES WITHIN AKURE METROPOLIS, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Olanrewaju O. O.
Published: February 2023

This study investigated the quantity and rate of medical waste generation in purposely selected public hospitals located within Akure metropolis of Ondo State and determined the characteristics of the waste generated. The quantity of medical waste generated was measured daily in kg per day, kg per bed per day, and kg per patient per day while, the physical and chemical characteristics were determined according to standard methods. This study indicated that the quantity of medical waste generated by Ondo State Specialist Hospital Akure, and Mother and Child Hospital Akure were 124.5 kg/day and 0.44 kg/patient/day. Over two-thirds were general waste while the remainder (30.9%) were considered to be infectious and hazardous wastes. The result obtained from physical characterization of the medical waste revealed that the percentage of moisture content and bulk density of cellulose in the medical waste composition exceed other components of the waste. However, from proximate analysis of the medical waste, cellulose has the highest percentage of fixed carbon, volatile matter and ash while the result obtained from ultimate analysis indicated that the percentage content of hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur, oxygen and carbon is higher than that of other composition of medical waste.
El placer de aprender. Aportes para una pedagogía erótica
Authors: Méndez Mario
Published: February 2023

Este artículo aborda la necesidad de aprender disfrutando y de disfrutar aprendiendo. Señala que las causas de la separación entre placer y escuela están en el origen mismo de la educación moderna, en su articulación con el trabajo y la competitividad, y en el olvido de la dimensión corpórea del aprendizaje. Para recuperar el placer de aprender tendremos que repensar la relación aprendizaje-trabajo y reconocer que el aprendizaje acontece en el cuerpo y en sus relaciones con otros cuerpos y con el mundo.
Plan amanecer: una experiencia de tecnología educativa
Authors: Rodríguez Alonso Rosa Ana
Published: February 2023

A lo largo de este artículo se propone una experiencia exitosa de tecnología educativa puesta en marcha en Ecuador y conocida como “Plan Amanecer”. El Proyecto, dirigido por la Conferencia Episcopal Ecuatoriana y ejecutado por el Grupo Santillana y Eductrade, constituye, hoy en día, una realidad sostenible que posibilita la mejora de la calidad de la educación. A continuación, se presentan los aportes principales relacionados con la tecnología y con los Planes, Programas y Servicios Educativos que conforman el Proyecto.
Ways of improving University and Enterprise Cooperation in B&H
Authors: Šogolj Aldina , Tandir Nataša
Published: February 2023

Today's fast growth has made it difficult for businesses to react to market demand if they depend only on their capabilities; thus, many businesses seek to collaborate with universities to innovate, enhancing their innovation capacity and competitiveness. In addition, the institution will commercialize its scientific research to accomplish the desired win-win partnership. In this paper, university-enterprise cooperation serves as the context for a review of the impact of various factors on the innovation performance of university-enterprise collaboration. The review is divided into three aspects: cooperation network structure, spatial geography, and social factors.

The inadequacy of engineering students' professional characteristics and technical abilities to match work requirements is a significant issue. For this reason, universities and universities are actively studying and revising the present people training model to discover solutions to an issue in which the university-enterprise partnership model is growing in popularity. University enterprise collaboration method may meet the purpose of staff training, increase the vitality and strength of operating universities, and raise the level and quality of operating universities and education. Simultaneously, it will help satisfy the demands of social and economic growth, supply firms with high-quality resources, and address the issue of engineering student employment in universities.
THE ENDEMIC MARINE FISH FAUNA FROM THE EASTERN PARATETHYS RECONSTRUCTED FROM OTOLITHS FROM THE MIOCENE (MIDDLE SARMATIAN S.L.; BESSARABIAN) OF JURKINE (KERCH PENINSULA, CRIMEA)
Authors: BRATISHKO ANDRIY , SCHWARZHANS WERNER , VERNYHOROVA YULIIA
Published: February 2023

Reconstructing fossil bony fish faunas using otoliths is a well-established method that allows a diverse and dense record in time and space to be assembled. Here we report about a rich otolith-based fish fauna from the middle Sarmatian s.l. (middle Bessarabian) from Jurkine, Kerch Peninsula, Crimea. The study is based on more than 5,000 specimens constituting 36 different species, 24 of which are new and 2 remain in open nomenclature. This assemblage represents the first major otolith association described from the Bessarabian. It also represents a fish fauna from the last continuous restricted marine environment that evolved in the Eastern Paratethys, was recruited from the Badenian/Tarkhanian fauna, and was not affected by the subsequent Khersonian crisis. The association of otoliths is characterized by a high content of endemic fishes that derived from the relatively well-known early Sarmatian s.l. (Volhynian) fish fauna, and it contains certain faunal elements that were trapped in the then-secluded Eastern Paratethys and did not range into younger strata. This forced endemic evolution explains the unusually high percentage of new taxa.

            The fish fauna is dominated by stenohaline marine shelf fishes apparently recruited from the Konkian and earlier Sarmatian s.l. (Volhynian) fauna after the Karaganian crisis. The families Gobiidae and Gadidae benefited most in this restricted marine environment, while deep-water fishes disappeared with the Karaganian crisis. In this study, we discuss the further evolution of Eastern Paratethyan fishes as far as can be reconstructed from the relatively limited data from post-Bessarabian strata, and we also outline targets for future research in the field.

The stratigraphic sequence of the Jurkine section is being revised based on a detailed suite of benthic foraminifera. Implications for the stratigraphy of the middle and upper Sarmatian s.l., their boundary, and the paleoenvironments of this part of the Kerch Peninsula are discussed.
Using Blockchain Technologies to Manage Business in the Digital Economy
Authors:   Samarkand branch of Tashkent State University of Economics, Kubayev Ulugbek ,   Tashkent State University of Economics, Ishnazarov Akram
Published: February 2023

Blockchain is a distributed data storage technology that includes information about all transactions of system participants in the form of a blockchain. Blockchain offers a reliable way to perform processes, ensures stable performance, eliminates the possibility of data duplication, and reduces costs. The promising technology is rapidly gaining popularity and is being implemented in various fields, including business process management. However, even though blockchain technology has been around for several years, many business leaders are still not familiar with it because there is very little information and blockchain technology has not yet been widely used in enterprise infrastructure. Therefore, blockchain technology for business process management remains a hot topic, and the significant advantages of blockchain technology in improving business efficiency cannot be ignored. Thus, this article discusses the main features of using blockchain technology in the management of business processes in the digital economy. Also, the main advantages and disadvantages of technology implementation are presented, problems that business leaders may face are considered. In addition, the important aspects of the use of blockchain technology in the management of business processes in the digital economy are analyzed.
Digital Transformation of University Education in Uzbekistan
Authors:   Department of Business management and Logistics, Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan, Abdurahmanovna Shadibekova D.
Published: February 2023

The essay supports the significance of Uzbekistan's higher education system's digital transition during the fourth industrial revolution. It has been established that a digital transformation strategy for higher education is necessary, as is the development of new information and communication skills. According to the authors, modernizing corporate IT architecture management and implementing it on a cloud-based platform are both necessary components of the university education system's digital transformation strategy. The authors examined the primary potential directions for the transformation of educational services and the related business procedures. The foundation for developing a global cloud-based platform for higher education should be the integration of educational content management modules from various Uzbekistan universities.
Screening and Management of Malnutrition in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Authors: Phillips Jessica L. H. , Ennis Hayley E. , Jennings Jason M. , Dennis Douglas A.
Published: February 2023

Malnutrition is an increasingly prevalent problem in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Increased risks associated with TJA in the setting of malnourishment have been well documented. Standardized scoring systems in addition to laboratory parameters such as albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, and total lymphocyte count have been developed to identify and evaluate malnourished patients. Despite an abundance of recent literature, there is no consensus on the best approach for screening TJA patients from a nutritional standpoint. Although there are a variety of treatment options, including nutritional supplements, nonsurgical weight loss therapies, bariatric surgery, and the involvement of dieticians and nutritionists, the effect of these interventions on TJA outcomes has not been well characterized. This overview of the most current literature aims to provide a clinical framework for approaching nutrition status in arthroplasty patients. A comprehensive understanding of the tools available for managing malnourishment will facilitate improved arthroplasty care.