bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How Polling Place Changes Reduce Turnout: Evidence from Administrative Data in North Carolina
Authors: Yoder Jesse
Published: May 2020

How do changes to voting procedures affect participation in elections? Looking within the state of North Carolina, I estimate the causal effect of Election Day polling place changes on voter participation using detailed voter file information on nearly 4 million individual voters linked with a panel of polling place locations. Implementing a series of difference-in-differences designs, I find that changing a voter’s polling place location causes a 1 to 2 percentage point decline in general election turnout likelihood. The majority of the turnout decline can be attributed to the search costs associated with finding one’s new polling place location rather than the distance costs of traveling to the polling place on Election Day. This, along with a series of mechanism tests, suggests that providing information to voters is important to help mitigate the voting costs associated with election changes.
How fear of violence drives intergroup conflict: Evidence from a panel survey in India
Authors: Schutte Sebastian , Ruhe Constantin , Sahoo Niranjan
Published: May 2020

Earlier research on ethnic and religious conflict has identified fear as an important motivation. While theoretically sound, this expectation has never been tested at larger scales in ongoing episodes of political violence. Instead, conceptual progress has been made in lab experiments. Combining insights from observational research and stylized experiments, we predict that fear for personal safety due to witnessed violence causes prejudice against out-groups, enhanced internal cohesion, and support for extremist actors. To test these predictions, we conducted surveys in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh over three waves involving the same 783 respondents starting in January 2017. the surveys continued during the tense Legislative Assembly elections in the Spring. The results largely corroborate the theoretical expectations and present a hard in-vivo test of long-standing conjectures.
Launching for Success: The Effects of Psychological Distance and Mental Simulation on Funding Decisions and Crowdfunding Performance
Authors: Rose Stefan , Wentzel Daniel , Hopp Christian , Kaminski Jermain
Published: May 2020

This research examines how potential backers form mental representations of products in reward- based crowdfunding campaigns, and how these representations affect funding decisions and campaign performance. To test our framework, we conducted four experiments and also drew on a sample of 961 Kickstarter campaigns. Our results show that two campaign characteristics – the product’s development stage and the indicated time to product delivery – determine the psychological distance that supporters experience in response to a campaign, and that psychological distance, in turn, inhibits individual campaign contributions and cumulative campaign success. Furthermore, we find that encouraging supporters to imagine the benefits of product usage is an effective means to increase support for campaigns that elicit high psychological distance.
COVID-19 and suicide of an army soldier in India: perspectives on psychosocial epidemiology of suicidal behavior
Authors: Hossain Md Mahbub , Tasnim Samia , Sultana Abida , McKyer E. Lisako J. , Ma Ping
Published: May 2020

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is critically impacting health and wellbeing around the world. In addition to physical health problems, COVID-19 is increasingly reported to be associated with mental health problems across populations. Evidence from the current pandemic and earlier infectious disease outbreaks suggests that several psychosocial factors, including fear and susceptibility of infection, stigma, lack of awareness, pre-existing health problems, and poor social support affect the mental health status among the vulnerable individuals and populations. Moreover, social determinants of mental health are disproportionately distributed across populations, which also affect coping with adverse psychosocial conditions. During COVID-19 pandemic, many psychological challenges are aggravating globally, including suicidal behavior. In this correspondence, we discuss a case of suicide of an army soldier in India and the psychosocial epidemiology of suicidal behavior in the context of COVID-19.
Does Property Ownership Lead to Participation in Local Politics? Evidence from Property Records and Meeting Minutes
Authors: Yoder Jesse
Published: May 2020

Homeowners and renters have participated in politics at different rates throughout American history, but does becoming a property owner motivate an individual to par- ticipate in local politics? I combine deed-level property records in California and Texas with an original dataset on individual comments in local city council meetings to study the role of property ownership in shaping costly forms of political behavior, and I document large inequalities in who participates at city council meetings. I also link property records to individual-level contribution records and administrative voter files and find that becoming a property owner increases an individual’s political activity. Over and above voting in local elections, property ownership motivates individuals to participate in local city council meetings and donate to candidates. These findings illustrate how the experience of homeownership leads property owners to become much more active in local politics.
Do Government Benefits Affect Officeholders’ Electoral Fortunes? Evidence from State Earned Income Tax Credits
Authors: Rendleman Hunter , Yoder Jesse
Published: May 2020

Whether and how individuals link benefits they receive from the government to their voting behavior is a central question in political economy. We study this question using one of the largest social provision programs in the United States: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). We exploit the staggered roll-out of state-level EITC programs to estimate the causal effect of the program on elections, voter behavior, and attitudes about the government. Contrary to predictions from the policy feedback literature, we show that the credit leads to higher vote shares and approval ratings for the implementing governor. These effects are temporally limited to the first years of the credit’s availability, and dissipate over time. Taken together, our results suggest that voters are responsive to the benefit.
The effects of exercise on Bone Mineral Density in Men: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Authors: Hamilton Blair Ross , Staines Katherine , Kelley George , Kelley Kristi , Kohrt Wendy , Pitsiladis Yannis , Guppy Fergus Michael
Published: May 2020

Introduction: Exercise is a cost-effective, widely available intervention that has been reported to help maintain optimal bone mineral density (BMD) in men, however, consideration of exercise modality is needed if the aim is to promote skeletal health. A previous meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials observed a moderate benefit on femoral neck (FN) but no benefit on lumbar spine (LS) BMD. However, since that analysis more randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been published and updated methods of meta-analysis have been developed and therefore an updated systematic review and meta-analysis is required. Methods and analysis: RCTs of >24 weeks and published in English up to 01/05/20 will be retrieved by searching 3 electronic databases, cross referencing and expert review. The primary outcome measures will be changes in FN and LS BMD and lower limb BMD. Risk of bias for each study will be assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias instrument for RCTs, while the strength of evidence for each outcome will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) instrument. Standardised effect sizes will be calculated from each study and pooled using the inverse heterogeneity (IVhet) model. Trial Registration number: CRD42020180441.
STATE AND PERSPECTIVE OF TRANSPORT GEORGIA
Authors: G. Tkeshelashvili  , G. Zangurashvili
Published: May 2020

Georgia belongs to an economically backward state. GDP per capita per capita is just a little over $ 4000, while the world average is more than $ 10000. It is natural that all possible resources for the economic development of the country should be utilized. One of the assemblies is transport due to the favorable geographical location of Georgia. Despite this, the contribution of the transport to the country's GDP is very low.The dynamics of recent years decrease in volume of cargo transported to all types of transport, as well as circulating turnover. This can be solved by implementing macroeconomic events such as development of market infrastructure; Introduction of modern software packages; Perfection of taxation system in its direction and liberalization, improvement of credit and financial system; By establishing a flexible system of business regulation and dispute settlement.
RESEARCH AFFECT ECOLOGICAL-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON LAND USE OF AVIATION TRANSPORT
Authors: Iryna Novakovskaya  , Liliia Skrypnyk
Published: May 2020

The article has been considered the influence of ecological and economic factors on ecologically safe, rational, economically efficient landing of aviation transport. The analysis of the harmful influence of aviation transport on the adjacent land use, as well as vital activity and health of people in the area of maximum, critical activity of the industry has been carried out. The methods of environmental management of the airport activity have been presented in order to prevent the occurrence and reduction of pollution of the environment by applying the Ecological Management System - the system of ecological management. Possible algorithm of ecological-economic estimation of design decisions in the context of interconnected operation of infrastructure of airline, aerodrome territory and adjacent land uses has been suggested.
STATE SUPPORT IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATING OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Authors: Marenich T.  , Zaika S.  , Lutsenko O.  , Polyvana L.  , Birchenko N.
Published: May 2020

The basic constituents of state support of technical update of agriculture of Ukraine are considered in the article. The dynamics of expenses of the state budget on agriculture and the structure of basic market levers of state support of physical infrastructure of agricultural enterprises: financial leasing, partial indemnification of domestic agricultural machinery and reduction of prices for credits has been analyzed. Monitoring of current problems of granting and the ways of improvement of mechanism of state support have been offered. No doubt that the proper support from the side of the state is the motive force in activation of the process of technical update of agricultural enterprises.
PECULIARITIES OF INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT IN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES
Authors: Zarmik Melikyan
Published: May 2020

Investment policy has its peculiarities in agro-industrial complexes. The article analyzes the factors to formation of a favorable investment environment in the food industry, considering combined interests of agricultural, industrial and service organizations, stimulating the investing activity and providing efficiency of investment policy in agro-industrial complexes.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ЕКОЛОГІЧНОЇ СКЛАДОВОЇ В СТРУКТУРІ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЗЕМЕЛЬ АВТОМОБІЛЬНОГО ТРАНСПОРТУ
Authors: І. Новаковська  , Н. Іщенко
Published: May 2020

The article has considered the ecological component land use of the automobile transport. The main reasons for the negative impact of land use of automobile transport on the environment have been indicated. Their tendency, sources and nature of influence on the use of automobile transport lands have been investigated. The analysis of the harmful in fluence of automobile transport on the vital activity and health of people has been carried out, as well as the data of emissions of harmful substances into the environment have been generated. The dynamics of electric vehicle sales in Ukraine has been presented. A comparative an alysis of economic and environmental efficiency from the use of electric cars and cars on traditional types of fuel, on the example of the brand KIA Soul (Electric) and KIA Soul has been carried out. The pay back period of the use of "green transport" has been calculated. Priority directions for increasing the economic and environmental components of the use of road vehicles has been proposed.
УГОДА ПРО РОЗПОДІЛ ПРОДУКЦІЇ: УКРАЇНСЬКІ РЕАЛІЇ ТА ЗАКОРДОННИЙ ДОСВІД
Authors: Чукаєва І. К.
Published: May 2020

The article analyzes the law on production sharing, which allowed determining the pros and cons of the law for its participants. An analysis of the risks and benefits of using a production sharing agreement for the state and investors has been carried out and recommendations have been made for its use in Ukraine.
ПРОБЛЕМИ ІНСТИТУЦІОНАЛЬНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕКОЛОГІЧНО СТІЙКИХ АГРОЛАНДШАФТІВ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Наталія Вікторівна Комарова
Published: May 2020

Increase in the level of anthropogenic loading on agro ecosystem, which is the result of an increase in the amount of production of marketable crop production in violation of the requirements for reproduction and preservation of agro resource potential, leads to negative destructive changes in agro landscapes, what threatens agro ecological and food security. Under the existing organization of commodity production of crop production there are no trends in the implementation of land-use measures, and the priority is to increase profits, increase in yield, extension of arable land within the narrowing of agricultural land provoke the spread of erosion and degradation processes, reduction of humus stock and land fertility level. Implementation of measures for the restoration and preservation of agro resource potential demanding radical changes from scientifically positions. The systematization of agro ecological safety factors will promote the search for optimal organizational and economic decisions, implementation of agricultural land use. The subject of the research is a set of theoretical aspects of improvement organizational and economic conditions of balanced land use and institutional support, which will ensure the formation of environmentally sustainable agricultural landscapes.
ОЦІНКА РОЗВИТКУ ОРГАНІЧНОЇ СИСТЕМИ ВЕДЕННЯ СІЛЬСЬКОГОСПОДАРСЬКОГО ВИРОБНИЦТВА В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Бурляй А. П.  , Бурляй О. Л.  , Непочатенко О. А.  , Нестерчук Я. А.  , Cвітовий О. М.
Published: May 2020

Safety and quality of food is an important problem in many countries today, and environmental safety of agricultural products becomes one of the main factors of its competitiveness on domestic and foreign markets. Organic agriculture provides balanced state of the ecosystem that is the key to sustainable economic and social development of society. Development of the organic products market in Ukraine is essential for the formation of organic products supply on the European Union market. The purpose of the article is to determine the place of Ukraine in the formation of supply of the European market organic products. In the world, organic production began to emerge in the 20s of the twentieth century.Ukraine has significant natural and economic potential, which in perspective will become one of the most important subjects that will form the supply on this market. The purpose of the article is to determine the place of Ukraine in the formation of supply of the European market organic products.
EFFECTS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKING SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Authors: Darovannaia Alla  , Lopotenco Viorica
Published: May 2020

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of the banking system of the Republic of Moldova under the impact of the resources that influence it, focusing on human resources. The assessment of banking efficiency through financial indicators includes some indicators. Analyzing the notion of efficiency it can be seen that it is dependent on several qualitative factors, which gives it a complex character. The study of bank efficiency mainly involves a causal analysis of the factors that determine the decisions in a related risk environment. In the present paper, we intend to analyze in particular the effect of the banking staff management on bank efficiency, as it is mainly dependent on the way the bank employees’ work. One of the essential factors influencing the Moldovan banking system analyzed in the present study is the efficiency of staff management.From the analysis, it can be noticed that there is a link between the banking efficiency and the efficiency of banking staff management. Banks with better indicators of bank management efficiency also have higher banking efficiency.
THE PECULIARITY OF INVESTMENT COOPERATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN WITH PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Authors: Tleulina Aigerim
Published: May 2020

Investment cooperation between Republic of Kazakhstan and People’s Republic of China is, first of all, that, being mutually beneficial, it provides for different in nature economic results for the interacting parties. China, as a result of this cooperation, is pursuing a solution to the problem of maintaining sustainable economic development. For Republic of Kazakhstan, investment cooperation with People’s Republic of China should contribute to further maintaining sustainable economic growth and modernizing the national economy in order to effectively participate in the system of world economic relations.Since 2015, investment flows from China to Kazakhstan have shown positive dynamics, their average annual growth is 22%. At the same time, the largest volume of FDI falls on 2018: $ 1.5 billion - 37.6% more than in 2017, and 78.6% more than in 2015. For the first half of 2019, the gross inflow of investments from China amounted to 362 million US dollars.In the Republic of Kazakhstan from 2015 to 2019, Kazakh-Chinese projects are implemented for a total amount of $ 35 billion. During this period, 10 enterprises were launched.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ФІНАНСОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ВІЙСЬКОВОСЛУЖБОВЦІВ ЗБРОЙНИХ СИЛ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Сизов Алім Іванович  , Цюкало Людмила Вікторівна
Published: May 2020

The efficiency of meeting the needs of the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine directly depends on financial planning, which includes: correct identifying of the needs and ensuring timely and efficient use of the funds specified by law. It is determined that the level of financing of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is insufficient and adversely affects the fulfillment of the tasks assigned to them.The article defines the dynamics of defense expenditures from the State Budget of Ukraine, as well as their share of the volume of domestic gross product. A comparative analysis of the structure of budget expenditures of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and NATO countries is carried out. It was proved that the current structure of the state budget expenditures does not allow to satisfy fully the needs of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and provide military servicemen with their social guarantees.The forecast of financial support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on general and special funds till 2023 is presented. In course of conducted research, the following scientific methods were used: modeling – to determine the projected financial support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine; economic and statistical – to assess the dynamics of defense expenditures; analysis and synthesis – to find out the reasons for the change in the structure of expenditures; tabular and graphical – to represent the results of the study; abstract-logical – in implementation of theoretical and methodological conclusions.
THE FORECASTING BUDGET REVENUES IN ARDL APPROACH: A CASE OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors: Fayziev R. A.  , Khudoykulov S. K.  , Rajapov Sh. Z.  , Axmadjonov A. A.
Published: May 2020

This paper contribute to the forecasted total budget revenues in Uzbekistan. It is aim to investigate long run and short run relationship between number of registered company, total number of taxpayers and forecasted total budget revenues from 1998 and 2017. More specifically, this dynamic relationship using bounds testing approach to co integration and the ARDL model. The main empirical findings indicate the existence of directional relationship between the number of registered company and forecasted total budget revenues in short run and long run. This mean that increase the number of registered company leads to go up forecasted total budget revenues. However, a unidirectional relationship between the total number of taxpayers and forecasted total budget revenues are confirmed in the long run and short run.
ПОСТРОЕНИЕ ШКАЛ ЭКВИВАЛЕНТНОСТИ ДЛЯ ОТДЕЛЬНЫХ ТЕРРИТОРИАЛЬНЫХ ЕДИНИЦ АРМЕНИИ
Authors: Евгения Базинян
Published: May 2020

An important indicator of the welfare and living standards of the population is the level of the poor population in the given country. As practice shows, in economically developed countries the policy in the population income sphere is one of the key elements of economic management. In countries with transforming economies such as Armenia, the problem of population income regulation is extremely topical. In resolving many of social policy issues the need to compare the living standards of families with different structures arises. The work is devoted to the construction of equivalence scales which take into account the actual purchasing power differences of similar incomes in different size households.
THE LAW ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ‒ THE SCOPE AND THE PROCEDURE OF ITS APPLICATION IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Authors: Pulatov Kh. Dilshod
Published: May 2020

This article is devoted to the ongoing reforms in the field of public procurement in the Republic of Uzbekistan, in particular the adoption of the law “On public procurement”, highlights the main concepts of the Law. The system of procurement of goods and services by health care organizations was also studied, emerging problems in the procurement process and methods for their solution were studied. Developed scientific and practical suggestions and recommendations.
СТАТИСТИЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ТОВАРНОЇ СТРУКТУРИ ЗОВНІШНЬОЇ ТОРГІВЛІ УКРАЇНИ З КРАЇНАМИ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО СОЮЗУ У 2018 РОЦІ
Authors: Шемчук М. Ю.
Published: May 2020

The article deals with issues related to the export-import of goods between Ukraine and the EU countries (in general), namely: the general structure of export and import by specific groups of goods, which occupy the largest share in the total volume of export-import goods.The analysis of the main indicators has been carried out: changes in the commodity structure in the reported year compared to the previous period, as well as disrupted problems of the entry of Ukraine into the EU market as a full-fledged exporter.The dependence between efficient use of resources and production of export- oriented products, as well as between the correct interpretation of the regulatory framework and the rational foreign policy of the state, has been proved.
Cholecystocutaneous Fistula Associated with Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Abdominal Wall: A Case Report
Authors: Ribeiro Marcelo , Russowsky Victoria Accioly , Ribeiro Marcelo , Favaro Murillo Lima , Santin Stephanie , Rodrigues Vinicius Cunha
Published: May 2020

Cholecystocutaneous fistula represents an extremely rare complication of calculous cholecystopathy. In the
past 50 years, less than 50 cases have been reported. The most frequent site of spontaneous
cholecystocutaneous fistula is the right hypochondrium, followed by the left hypochondrium, periumbilical,
right lumbar, right iliac fossa and gluteal areas. The association with necrotizing fasciitis that represents a
serious infection, characterized by extensive and rapidly progressive necrosis, affecting the subcutaneous
plane and reaching the muscular fascia provides a high mortality rate and extensive procedures are required.
Herein we present a case of a 64-years-old, female, admitted to the emergency department with complaint
of diffuse, severe abdominal pain, associated with a tense and painful lesion in the abdominal wall with the
diagnose of cholecystocutaneous fistula associated with necrotizing fasciitis that despite an aggressive
surgical approach developed a multisystem failure and died 24 hours after admission.
A Rare Case of Recurrent Phyllodes Tumor of Bilateral Breasts with Metastasis to the Retroperitoneum and Duodenum
Authors: Pourghaderi Poya , Nouri Andrew M. , Pourghaderi Poya , Chapin Sara E. , Nemeth Zoltan , Bamboat Zubin M.
Published: May 2020

Phyllodes tumors are uncommon fibroepithelial tumors of the breast. These tumors are graded based on the
World Health Organization criteria into benign, borderline, and malignant subtypes. While benign phyllodes
tumors are by far the most common presentation, borderline and malignant tumors have important clinical
implications, as they are more likely to locally recur and metastasize. The most common sites of distant
metastasis include the lung, bone, heart, and liver. Rare spread to the small intestines, kidney and pelvis
have also been reported. We report a case of a 71-year-old woman with a history of locally recurrent
phyllodes tumor of the breasts found to have retroperitoneal and intraperitoneal metastases. The
retroperitoneal mass was just below the left kidney, extending into the pelvis, and overlying the psoas and
iliacus muscle. The second mass involved the second portion of the duodenum, the proximal transverse
colon, and the overlying mesentery. This is a rare case of delayed metastatic spread of phyllodes tumor to
two sites, seventeen years after first presentation.
Schwannoma (Neurilemmoma) of the Submandibular Gland
Authors: Ascani Giuliano , Albani Giada , Ascani Giuliano , Romano Michele , Mazzone Noemi , Mancini Paolo , Cargini Pasqualino
Published: May 2020

Schwannomas (neurilemmomas) are infrequent, benign mesenchymal neoplasms that pose considerable
preoperative diagnostic difficulties. Schwannomas of the submaxillary gland are even less common, with
only few cases reported in the literature to date. The present study describes a male with a right submaxillary
tumor for the past 9 years; the histopathological study diagnosed schwannoma - no preoperative evaluation
having been able to establish the diagnosis.
Guidelines for the Discovery of an Intracardiac Foreign Body Through a Case of Metal Tip Migration to the Right Ventricle after Tibia Osteosynthesis
Authors: LEGRAS Antoine , LEGRAS Antoine , J Berhouet , A Bisson , LR Le Nail , GA Odri , Ph Rosset , DJY Yoon
Published: May 2020

Case: We report a case of a metallic foreign body migration from the lower limb to the right ventricle. A
metal tip of 5x3mm was discovered during a cardiac investigation for a ventricular extrasystole. A few
months earlier, the patient had a tibia osteosynthesis for fracture.
Conclusion: We propose guidelines in case of a cardiac foreign body detection. A conservative treatment
or surgical removal can be discussed depending on the clinical features, the anatomical situation and the
shape of the foreign body.
Comparison of X-ray Doses for Child and Adult Patients Undergoing ASD Procedure
Authors: Sasak Krzysztof , Pyszka Ewelina , Milcewicz-Mika Izabela , Sasak Krzysztof , Staniszewska Maria Anna , Gałeczka Michał , Fiszer Roland
Published: May 2020

Objectives: Transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure is a well-established practice and has become
the method of choice, being safe and effective even in small children. Despite the fact that the radiation
exposure during percutaneous closure of ASD is comparatively low and the deterministic effects are rather
impossible, the potential stochastic effects (especially on young organisms) enforce a constant dose
reduction.
Material and Methods: The study compares the radiation exposure during ASD percutaneous closure
procedures performed in one tertiary centre in both children and adults with use of two angiographs: Artis
Zee made by Siemens and Allura Clarity made by Philips. The procedures were performed in a routine
fashion by a single well-experienced team. X-ray doses were evaluated experimentally using
thermoluminescent (TL) dosemeters made by Ladis Laboratory (Krakow, Poland). Patients during exposure
were imitating by the physical antropomorphic phantoms (CIRS, USA) representing adult man and 5-year
old child, respectively.
Results: As the results of measurements the doses absorbed in the volumes corresponding to particular
organs and body parts have been evaluated. Obtaining that, the effective doses (as a measure of future health
effects probability) were also computed according ICRP recommendations. The results were statistically
analyzed using non-parametric Wilcoxon' test sum of rank.
Conclusion: While the whole collection of organ doses from both angiographs do not differ
significantly as well for children as for adult patients, doses absorbed by certain organs differed
visibly from one angiograph to the other : namely, exposure by the Artis Zee in comparison to Allura
caused higher absorbed doses in organs located deeply in the trunk. Although ASD procedure belongs
to low-dose ones among interventional cardiology procedures, the doses to the lungs and the thoracic
spine for small children (ab. 5-years old) are higher than these for adult patients.
A Peculiar Way of Reconstruction for Surgical Defects of the Upper Lip: A Case Report
Authors: D'Astolto Roberto , Zucchi Alfredo , Feliciani Claudio , Pierobon Elena , Dominici Michele Maria , D'Astolto Roberto
Published: May 2020

Cutaneous neoformations of the upper lip, especially non melanoma skin cancers (NMSC), are very
common. The upper lip is composed of multiple cosmetic subunits and it is divided into a philtral subunit
and two lateral ones. For what concerns philtral subunit, Cupid’s bow can be particularly difficult to be
recreated after a surgical excision. The vermillion border, that has the function to separate the inner surface
of the lip (oral mucosa) from the surrounding skin, lies directly on a circumoral band of orbicularis oris.
This is a circumferential muscle with a rich vascular supply that gives the lips their shape, definition and
function. Any surgical wound of the lip can be repaired successfully in a variety of ways and the goal is
always to maintain the integrity of the philtrum and the Cupid’s bow. We present the case of a 63 year-old
woman with a pinkish nodule of the central portion of the upper lip, focusing on surgical reconstruction.
Surgical Management of Keratoconus in a Young Adult with Cognitive and Behavioral Disability
Authors: Motley W. Walker , Cobb Patricia I. , Motley W. Walker
Published: May 2020

Case Presentation: A 25-year-old man with cognitive impairment (CI) and behavioral issues presented for
corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) surgical management of progressive keratoconus.
Results: The conventional CXL technique was modified to avoid complications due to potential postoperative behavioral issues.
Conclusions: Significant post-operative pain and aggressive behaviour can occur following epi-on CXL.
Aggressive behaviour can result in significant complications in relatively low-risk eye surgery. Preoperatively, it is appropriate to devise a multifaceted surgical, medical and behavioural treatment plan
including psychotropic if needed in patients with history of cognitive impairment and aggressive behaviour.
Reconstruction of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract During Lung Transplant
Authors: Javidfar Jeffrey , Javidfar Jeffrey , Daneshmand Mani A. , Hartwig Matthew G.
Published: May 2020

Lung transplant candidates with significant severe pulmonary artery dilation and concomitant pulmonary
valve disease present a unique technical challenge. Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (RVOT) replacement
at the time of double lung transplant is a feasible and safe option in this population. Reconstruction can be
carried out using either the RVOT from the lung donor or a valve homograft conduit.
Mediating and Moderating Role of Organizational Ambidexterity and Innovative Climate among Leadership Styles and Employee Performance
Authors: Qammar Rabia , Abidin Rana Zain Ul
Published: May 2020

This research seeks to examine how transformational leadership and ambidextrous leadership impact on employee performance. The study focuses on the mediating role of organizational ambidexterity and moderating role of innovation climate, in influencing the relationship both directly and indirectly with employee performance. The proposed model will be tested with data collected from a large stratified random sample of 1000 software house’s employees from a population comprising of 3348 information technologies companies in Pakistan. Results, using statistical analysis techniques, are expected to indicate that organizational ambidexterity and innovation climate will mediate and moderate among transformational leadership and ambidextrous leadership, with employee performances.
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS ON LOCAL INSTITUTIONS COPING STRATEGIES TOWARDS NATURAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Authors: Jayabalan Jayamalathi , Malathi Nair Narayana Nair  , Puvaneswari Veloo
Published: May 2020

Recent years, Malaysia had experienced natural disasters such as landslides and flood. Lack of emergency management when dealing with natural disaster will exacerbate the problem and lead to financial, structural and even human losses. This study intends to examine the impact of coping strategies by local institutions on public awareness and preparedness towards natural disaster management. This research involved an exploratory phase and a detailed reflective phase which covered the Klang Valley. In this study, about 1500 copies of self-administered questionnaires were distributed to the respondents. Questionnaires were collected once the respondents completed the survey.  During the reflective phase, in-depth interviews were conducted to measure the level of awareness and preparedness towards natural disaster management of communities. The local residents and residence association representatives were the targeted respondents for the in-depth interviews. The findings of this study are the coping strategies used by local authorities are unsustainable and had not constructed permanent solution in overcoming the growing negative effects of hazards.  This research will help promote a safe and secure urban society in Malaysia through a better understanding of the proactive disaster management activities and the significant role of local institutions.
IMPLEMENTASI TEORI DUALISTIS HUKUM PIDANA DI DALAM RANCANGAN KITAB UNDANG-UNDANG HUKUM PIDANA (RKUHP)
Authors: Hakim Lukman
Published: May 2020

Sistem pemidanaan dalam KUHP didasarkan pada asas legalitas yang mensyaratkan bahwa pidana dapat dijatuhkan apabila terpenuhi syarat adanya perbuatan dan kesalahan, hal mana mengakibatkan pemidanaan dalam KUHP dirasakan sangat kaku dalam menyelesaikan problematika penegakan hukum, sementara dari asas legalitas ini telah bergeser menjadi asas atau teori dualistis yang memisahkan tindak pidana dan pertanggungjawaban pidana. RKUHP secara eksplisit telah mengimplementasikan teori dualistis ini sebagai bagian sistem pemidanaan, sehingga hubungan antara kepastian hukum dan keadilan dapat diwujudkan secara seimbang dalam putusan hakim.
KOMISI KEPOLISIAN DALAM PERBANDINGAN
Authors: Hasibuan Edi Saputra
Published: May 2020

Peran dan tanggung jawab Polisi sebagai penegak hukum tentunya sangat diandalkan, dan tentunya sangat diharapkan implementasinya demi keadilan dan kemanfataan bagi masyarakat. Dalam prakteknya tentu Kepolisian mempunyai berbagai sistem dan standar operasional dalam menjalankan tugasnya, mulai dari sistem keamanan, sistem penyidikan, maupun sistem dalam menangani keluhan dan kritikan dari masyarakat. Melihat pentingnya peran Kepolisian, maka tentunya bukan hanya Indonesia yang memiliki “penegak hukum”, Negara lain pun tentunya memiliki Polisi mereka sendiri. Dalam tulisan kali ini, Amerika dan Kanada menjadi contoh Negara yang juga mempunyai “Penegak Hukum”. Perbandingan ini tentunya bukan untuk mencari Negara mana yang lebih baik dalam sistem dan penanganan masalahnya, namun untuk melihat dan mempelajari cara kerja dari sistem mereka. Mengambil hal yang positif dan mengesampingkan yang tidak perlu. Bagaimana kemudian Polisi Indonesia dapat berkembang semakin maju dengan belajar dari Negara-negara tetangga.
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA TERHADAP ANAK PELAKU PENCABULAN YANG MELANGGAR PASAL 76 UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 35 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG PERLINDUNGAN ANAK DI WILAYAH PENGADILAN NEGERI BEKASI
Authors: Putri Elfirda Ade
Published: May 2020

Penerapan sanksi pidana terhadap pelaku tindak pidana pencabulan tidak hanya terhadap orang dewasa saja, tetapi juga diterapkan terhadap anak pelaku tindak pidana pencabulan. Pengertian tentang anak dapat ditemukan dalam Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 35 Tahun 2014 tentang Perlindungan Anak (disingkat UUPA). Pasal 1 angka 1 UUPA memberikan pengertian atas anak sebagai seseorang yang belum berusia 18 (delapan belas) tahun, termasuk yang masih berada dalam kandungan. Pencabulan kepada anak oleh anak dapat dijerat dengan Pasal 76 D dan E UU No.35 tahun 2014 tentang Perlindungan Anak. Anak yang belum berusia 12 tahun dan melakukan tindak pencabulan tidak dapat dikenai pertanggungjawaban pidana. Anak yang telah berusia 12 tahun tetapi belum berusia 14 tahun tidak dapat dijatuhi sanksi pidana apabila mereka melakukan pencabulan, hanya dapat dikenai tindakan. Pertanggungjawaban apapun yang diterapkan kepada anak yang melakukan pencabulan harus memperhatikan harkat dan martabat anak serta memperhatikan kepentingan terbaik anak. Jangan sampai stigma atau label akibat pertanggungjawaban pidana yang dibebankan kepada anak merusak masa depannya.
A new species of the genus Polychrysia (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Plusiinae) from the Inner Tian-Shan, Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Korb S.K. , Matov A.Yu.
Published: May 2020

Polychrysia iuno sp. nov. is described from the Inner Tian-Shan, Kyrgyzstan (Dzhumgaltoo Range, Sary-Kayky Massif, right bank of Karakol River, 42°11.300′N 74°03.193′E, 2093 m asl). The new species differs from the closely related P. esmeralda (Oberthür, 1880) in the wing pattern and ground colour tone, and by the structure of male genitalia.
First record of Agramma atricapillum (Heteroptera: Tingidae) from the Asian part of Russia
Authors: Golub V.B. , Sergeeva E.V.
Published: May 2020

The lacebug species Agramma atricapillum (Spinola, 1837) (Heteroptera: Tingidae) is recorded in the Asian part of Russia, namely in the south of the Tyumen’ Province, for the first time.
Countries Working to Sustain Population Immunity to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: May 2020

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Hard Fought Gains in Immunization Coverage at Risk without Critical Health Services, Warns WHO
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: May 2020

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European Immunization Week 2020
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: May 2020

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Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction: A Confirmatory Study in the Banking Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Atiatullah  , Ali Nazim , Ali Zahid
Published: May 2020

The main purpose of the study was to identify TL `s effect on employees` JS Crosssectional research design was selected for the study. Study participants were 177 employees from forty-one (41) private banks of district Swat. The instrument used for the study were Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MQL) Form 6 developed by (Avolio & Bass, 1990), TL scale developed by Hartog, De Hoogh, and Kalshoven (2013) and JS scale developed by Spector (1994). A convenience sampling method was applied for data collection. Results of the study revealed a significant positive association between TL `s components (IM, IC, II, IS), and JS IM and IS were the best predictors of JS.
Predicting Corporate Financial Distress: The Case of Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Ilyas , Ali Zahid , Usman Muhammad
Published: May 2020

In view of corporate lifecycle theory, financial distress is one of the fundamental phase in the life of a firm. Despite being unaffected by Global Financial Crises 2008, that time period proved critical for the corporate sector of Pakistan. This study aims to measures the firm-level financial distress in Pakistan by employing the bankruptcy models of Altman-(1968), Ohlson-(1980), Zmijewski-(1984) and JZ-(2016) for all nonfinancial firms for the years, 2002-2014. The major findings show that Z-score is the best bankruptcy forecast model, followed by Zmijewski model. This study has significance and policy implications as it will help to choose best bankruptcy studies for timely prediction of financial distress leading towards bankruptcy and helps firms to trigger corrective measures thus helping firms from entering into failure.
The Relationship between Workplace Ostracism and Job Performance: Role of Psychological Capital as Mediator
Authors: Ali Nazim , Khan Adnan , Ali Zahid
Published: May 2020

The objective of this research was to investigate not only the relationship among workplace Ostracism (WPO), psychological capital (PC), and job performance (JP) but also to test the mediating role of PC between WPO and JP. Data were gathered from 278 employees of public sector universities. Statistical Package for Social Sciences and Amos was used to test the relationship among all variables. Structure equation modeling was employed to test the developed model. The results showed that WPO had a significant negative relationship with PC and JP while a significant positive relationship between PC and JP was found. Furthermore, the results revealed that PC partially mediated the relationship between WPO and JP.
Impact of Government Total Health Expenditure on the Economic Determinants for the Demand of Healthcare in Nigeria 1990-2015
Authors: Yusuf Patience
Published: May 2020

This study examines the relationship between government total health expenditure and the economic determinants for the demand of healthcare in Nigeria, covering the period 1990-2015. The main source of data utilized is from CBN Statistical Bulletin 2015 and World Development Indicators 2016. By employing the use of the multiple regression model as the main statistical tool of analysis, the study established that there exists a positive relationship between government total health expenditure and the economic determinants for the demand of healthcare in Nigeria except one of the variables which is aged dependency ratio that has a negative relationship with government total health expenditure. Based on the findings, the study recommends that there is need for the inclusion of health care facilities and skilled health personnel in the government health expenditure, to build centres across the country to care for the dependent aged in the society. Also, the enlightenment on health issues needs to be intensified so that the health status of Nigerians is improved and greater attention should be paid to the supply and demand of health inputs in the country.Keywords: health, healthcare, healthcare demand, government healthcare expenditur
Impact of Government Health Expenditure on Economic Growth in Nigeria 1981 - 2016
Authors: Yusuf Patience
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACTThis study empirically examined the relationship between government health expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a proxy to economic growth which is the dependent variable and the independent variables are Capital Expenditure on Health (CAPEXP) and Recurrent Expenditure on Health (RECEXP). The Error Correction Mechanism results showed that the system corrects to equilibrium at a speed of 43.40%. The study also employed the OLS regression analysis to estimate the model and the R2 showed a 94% significant relationship between government health expenditure and economic growth. The regression analysis results showed that the dependent variable (GDP) has; a positive and significant relationship witall the independent variables; every 1% unit increase in CAPEXP and RECEXP will increase economic growth by 140.1217 units and 190.7144 units respectively. Good public health is vital in any country, not only to maintain a healthy populace but also as a matter of national security. Given these findings, to ensure sustainable economic growth, it is recommended that there is the need for the Nigerian government to double its budgetary allocation to the health sector - through the setting up of a good administrative/monitoring team, the utilization of disbursed funds meant for capital projects can be closely monitored, especially in the area of procurement; adequate and equitable distribution of healthcare facilities should involve the interests of all citizens especially those in the rural centres. And to ensure efficient service delivery by the health/medical practitioners or workers, the government should ensure prompt payment of salaries and wages and other benefits of the health workers (doctors, nurses, lab technicians, etc), as this will go a long way in encouraging them to work more efficiently. Thereby, resulting in improved service delivery in the country.
EFEKTIVITAS PERAN DINAS PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DAN PERLINDUNGAN ANAK DALAM MENCEGAH TINDAK KEKERASAN PADA PEREMPUAN DAN ANAK DI KOTA MATARAM PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA BARAT
Authors: Ilham Lalu Ulung
Published: May 2020

Kota Mataram adalah salah satu kota yang ada di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat yang aktif melaksanakan program perlindungan dan pemberdayaan anak. Namun, Berdasarkan hasil observasi ada beberapa permasalahan terkait perlindungan anak yang ada di Kota Mataram yaitu masih adanya berbagai bentuk kekerasan. Mengingat anak adalah generasi penerus bangsa di masa depan, maka sudah selayaknya sebagai negara yang bijak senantiasa berusaha menjaga generasi mudanya dari segala kemungkinan terburuk yang mungkin terjadi. Untuk melihat efektifitas dinas pemberdayaan perempuan dan perlindungan anak dalam pencehagan tindak kekerasan akan dianalisis menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini  adalah data primer dan data skunder. Data primer adalah data yang diperoleh dari hasil wawancara dengan berbagai informen yang dilakukan peneliti. Data skunder adalah data-data berupa dokumen, buku, arsip dan lain-lain yang erat kaitannya dengan penelitian.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan peneliti dapat simpulkan bahwa  jumlah kekerasan terhadap perempuan dan anak sampai dengan Juli 2017 mencapai 68 kasus.  Dengan  rincian kekerasan terhadap perempuan  sebanyak 63 persen dan anak sebesar 25 persen.  Kekerasan ini didominasi oleh kekerasan fisik,  seksual dan juga Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT). Ada berbagai penyebab, salah satunya faktor ekonomi suatu keluarga yang terkategori tidak stabil. Masih adanya beberapa permasalahan yang terjadi menyebabkan Peran Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak dalam mencegah tindak kekerasan pada perempuan dan anak di Kota Mataram belum terlaksana secara efektif.