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Promoting inclusive, patient-oriented research: A rare disease patient perspective
Authors: Stutz Steiger Therese , Menzel Olivier
Published: October 2022

Patients and members of the public contribute valuable information and perspectives to research projects because they have experienced a disease themselves or are close to someone affected by an illness. Patients with rare diseases are incredibly motivated to participate in research projects. Any advancement of scientific or medical knowledge or favourable political decisions can increase the possibility of a cure – or at least a treatment – that can stop or slow the progression of their disease and improve their quality of life. Patients’ lived experience may help researchers fill gaps in understanding conditions that they know mainly from theory. In this article, the authors address the need for more focus on patient-oriented clinical and public health research, the importance of bringing patients’ perspectives into research, issues around patient involvement, and areas for future research on the topic.
The valuable insights of patients: Two case studies
Authors: Bonde Hansen Marie Mi
Published: October 2022

Because of their lived experience, patients provide unique insights and perspectives on clinical research studies. This article presents two case studies from the University Hospital Basel that illustrate how researchers and patients can collaborate to shape research priorities and study design as well as assess study feasibility.
Involving patients in academic clinical research: It’s time to walk the talk
Authors: Landgraf Cordula
Published: October 2022

Involving patients in academic clinical research ensures that research questions and clinical research outcomes are addressed and implemented in a manner relevant to patients. As one of our key strategic goals in the new 2021–2024 performance period, the Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation (SCTO) and its Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) Network are placing greater emphasis on the implementation of patient and public involvement (PPI) in academic clinical research. In pursuit of this strategic goal, the SCTO sent out a survey to relevant stakeholders in order to identify and characterise all PPI initiatives and projects in Switzerland and thereby establish the status quo. As a next step, the SCTO envisions establishing a central coordination and contact point that is pathology-independent and spans organisations. We aim for a sustainable, inclusive PPI approach in academic clinical research that is established in close collaboration with our partners and stakeholders.
The evolving practice of patient and public involvement in Europe and the United States
Authors: Haerry David , Brooke Nicholas , Dutarte Maria , Geissler Jan
Published: October 2022

Patient and public involvement (PPI) in academic human research has been evolving in the United States and Europe since the early 1980s, when it was jump-started by activists responding to the HIV pandemic. This article provides a brief look at the development of PPI in academic human research in the US and Europe, highlights the PPI initiatives of several US and European organisations, discusses how PPI is gaining momentum in health technology assessment bodies, and provides recommendations for various stakeholders on how to incorporate more PPI into academic human research.
TESTE TITULO 1
Authors: Santana da Rocha Cardoso João Victor , Marques de Paula Douglas , Souza Penna Carollina , Sarto Piccolo Mônica
Published: October 2022

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Authors: Santana da Rocha Cardoso João Alfredo , Marques de Paula Douglas , Souza Penna Carollina
Published: October 2022

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Influence of Age on Relationship with Websites
Authors: Santo Pedro Espírito , Cardoso Patrícia Azinheira , Augusto Luísa , Santos Sara , Oliveira Adriana
Published: October 2022

E-commerce has grown quickly, and companies seek to attract their target audiences to their websites. The differences in behavior between young people, as users of websites and other older people is real. Thus, this investigation aimed to present an investigation model in order to analyze the determinants of loyalty to the sites and test the influence of age in this relationship. Through a sample of 250 website users, we tested an investigation model, tested through PLS-SEM, which supports the hypothesis that age produces effects in the relationship with the websites. This study is relevant for website managers, since it identifies the need for differentiated users. As impediment and limitations of the study discussed throughout this work.
Estimated the Willingness to Pay Levels for the Adoption of the Internet of Things-IoTs Technology: An Empirical Study in Swiftlet Farming in Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam
Authors: Minh Dao Duy , Tai Nguyen Duy , Quang Le Ngoc Luu , Quan Truong Tan
Published: October 2022

Imported into Vietnam since 2005, domestic swiftlet farming has been being received, noticed, and invested by various stakeholders and multi-local government levels. Entering the digital era, digital technologies are amending the farming of swiftlet and the application of the Internet of Things-IoT technology along with Artificial Intelligence-AI is expanding rapidly. IoTs and Artificial Intelligent positively support farmers in order to collect, synthesize and analyze statistics of data, to be able to self-control, adjust the behavior of the farming activities based on precisely dosed indicators to limit the potential risks due to the enemies of the swiftlet or the bad guys stealing bird's nest. This study investigated 120 producers in Phan Thiet, Ham Thuan Bac, and Bac Binh where the highest population of swiftlet activity in Binh Thuan province, Vietnam. The study applies the Willingness to Pay method in combining with the Linear Regression Model (LRS) to estimate the level of the Willingness to Pay (WTP) and its determinants for the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoTs) technology. The findings indicated that producers agreed to pay 380 million VND (nearly 30% of total investment in equipment and technology) but the level of the WTP showed a large variation: 55 million of lowest group and while more than 1200 million of the highest one. The LRS model with 12 explanatory variables allowed to explain 51% of the factors' influence on the WTP. The findings indicated that should be taken into account the multi-aspects of solutions from producers, enterprises and local government achieve sustainable development in swiftlet farming.
Territorial Development at the Crossroads of Attractiveness and Sustainability
Authors: Jamoussi Hanene Ben Ouada , Hichri Salma Mhamed , Nijkamp Peter , Keraani Walid
Published: October 2022

An abundant literature in spatial planning, economic geography and regional science has focused on territorial attractiveness. However, most literature does not sufficiently integrate recent research challenges induced by sustainable development. The latter issue is likely to modify profoundly the locational determinants of economic activities and the mechanisms that explain the ability of territories to attract economic activities. Consequently, a novel approach articulating the necessity of integrating the concept of sustainable development and territorial attractiveness is pertinent. The purpose of this study is to show to what extent an evidence-based analysis of sustainable development goals affects the classification of countries according to their level of development and their potential to move to a higher ranking of their performance. On the basis of panel data on 52 countries, monitored over the last ten years, and through the explicit consideration of "proxy" variables of sustainability, attractiveness, and economic growth associated with measurable indicators, the paper seeks to assess the main basic trends, to develop a typology according to the main new strategic orientation, and to analyse rank order changes in different homogeneous groups of countries. The results confirm the idea of a general two-dimensional and dichotomic trend towards (or against) sustainability and attractiveness and employment prospects. Our study confirms the widening divide between countries in terms of their socio-economic and environmental policies.
Evaluation of the Antibiotic Resistance Pattern at the Medical Services Administration Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan, 2021
Authors: O. Abdellatif Ashraf , N. Ali Inas , A. Mohamed Maha , A. Ibrahim Maisoon , A. Mohamed Wlaa
Published: October 2022

The number of antibiotics available is limited and does not cover the growing antibiotic resistance challenge. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics act as factors that help in improving and increasing the problem of resistance to those currently being prescribed by doctors. The study was carried out at the Medical Services Administration Hospital (MSAH) in Khartoum, Sudan to investigate the antibiotic resistance pattern for the period between Dec. 2020 and Jan. 2022. The results showed that, in a total of different clinical samples that were collected and processed, a total number of 980 organisms were isolated. The result indicated that 345 out of the total isolates (35.20%) were Klebsiella pneumonia, 326 (33.27%) Escherichia coli, 154 (15.71%) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 130 (13.27%) Proteus mirabilis, and 25 (2.55%) Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that K. pneumonia was quite resistant to piperacillin, cefuroxime, and azithromycin. The amikacin, imipenem, and meropenem antibiotics showed significant activity against K. pneumonia. The isolates of E. coli showed significant resistance to azithromycin and were more sensitive to imipenem and meropenem. P. aeruginosa was resistant to penicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, and azithromycin in a big way, but it was very sensitive to cefuroxime, the drug used to treat strep throat infections. P. mirabilis was found to be resistant to nalidixic acid, nitrofurantoin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, and azithromycin. It showed good sensitivity to amikacin, imipenem, and meropenem. It was clear that S. aureus was resistant to cefuroxime, ceftriaxone, nitrofurantoin, and norfloxacin, while tests showed that it was sensitive to imipenem.
Clinicopathology & Molecular Analysis of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) in Children - Insights from Past, Present, and Future Directions
Authors: Biswas Arupam
Published: October 2022

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or DIPG, is a rare, highly aggressive, heterogeneous group of brainstem tumors. Around 10-20% of primary brain tumors are considered pediatric brain tumors, of which 10-15% are diffuse brainstem tumors. It is considered untreatable and surgically unremovable due to its intrinsic position within the brain. Over the years, applying radiotherapy and chemotherapy has not shown a better outcome. However, gene-targeted therapy has proven successful, but it is still in the developing phase. This article covers the various aspects of DIPG, from clinical and molecular definitions to a vision for a universally accepted novel approach to beat this severe condition by joining fundamental science and translational research.
A review of studies on the negative destination image
Authors: Hanafy Mohamed
Published: October 2022

Tourism is a vital part of the economy in many countries and its importance is probably going to grow in the very near future. Destination image is one of the key factors affecting tourists’ travel decisions. It has been the subject of numerous studies over the last few decades. The aim of this study is to analyze and summarize the literature on the negative image published in journals listed in JCR in the period of 1983-2021. We found that the number of articles on negative destination image published in JCR journals increased in 2017, 2019 and 2021. The biggest group of articles focus on destinations located in Europe, followed by Asia and Africa.
Unlocking the potential of domestic tourism in uncertain times: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
Authors: Caroline Mzobe Siphathisiwe , Makoni Logistic , Nyikana Siyabulela
Published: October 2022

This study seeks to investigate the capacity of domestic tourism to revive the tourism industry in South Africa during uncertain times using the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that domestic tourism should be promoted as a way of offsetting losses experienced when international tourism is in decline. The purpose of the empirical study was to assess perceptions and attitudes regarding domestic tourism in South Africa. A self-selected sample of 350 respondents living in South Africa were asked about their travel behaviour and tourism practices in 2019 and 2020 as well as their post-pandemic travel plans. The authors believe that domestic tourism has the capacity to stimulate tourism growth in uncertain times after the recent pandemic, as most of the respondents indicated their willingness to travel more domestically after the pandemic and to engage in different types of local tourism. However, they emphasized the need to reduce prices in order to ensure that domestic customers could afford domestic tourism products offered the during times of external shocks.
Determination of the real training load based on monitoring of K1 kickboxing bouts
Authors: Rydzik Łukasz
Published: October 2022

Background: Kickboxing is a combat sport in which scientific observations are regularly made to improve the quality of the training process. Heart rate monitoring is the basic form of the evaluation of training load and diagnosing the athlete's capabilities. The purpose of this study was to determine training load based on heart rate measurements in K1 kickboxers. Methods: The study was conducted on 18 kickboxers, with HR recorded over a 3-round kickboxing fight. HRmax level was calculated for each athlete according to the most recent formula. Based on these data, the percentage training load was determined according to the needs arising from the training periodization. Results: The results of the study showed that training of K1 kickboxers is based primarily on submaximal heart rates, which increase with each round of the bout (p<0.001). Conclusions: The training load for a K1 kickboxing bout based on maximum heart rate should be 95.44% HRmax in the first round, 96.23% HRmax in the second, and 97.01% HRmax in the round..
Gastos operativos y su influencia en la toma de decisiones de la Cooperativa de transporte de carga pesada TRANSPICHINCHA S.A
Authors: Tuarez Tuarez Mayra Auxiliadora , Ponce Álvarez Cruz Verónica
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo expone una revisión literaria sobre los gastos operativos, que pueden afectar el despliegue operacional y financiero de la Cooperativa de Transporte de carga pesada TRANSPICHINCHA S.A. del cual a través de una revisión absoluta en sus rubros la rentabilidad de la cooperativa pueda a futuro presentar riesgos de índole financiero. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el control de gastos operativos y su influencia en la toma de decisiones de la cooperativa de transporte. El diseño metodológico se basó en un enfoque documental cuantitativo, con un estudio de diseño no experimental, y la aplicación de métodos, analítico, descriptivo, bibliográfico. La técnica aplicada fue la observación, primero para mediante análisis conocer como documentan los procesos contables (ingresos y gastos) de las cooperativas, en relación a los gastos operativos, sobre cuales se presentaron mayor cantidad de rubros y movimientos económicos considerados innecesarios que no representan un crecimiento para la gestión institucional. Los resultados permitieron identificar los procesos financieros y contables de la cooperativa, por lo que es necesario proponer un examen de control interno, para monitorear mediante esta herramienta y logren desarrollar algunas técnicas de gestión contables para mantener razonables gastos.
Estudio de las causas del colapso de puentes en Ecuador (2000-2022).
Authors: Marín Guzmán Christopher Rodolfo , Maldonado Noboa Juan Sebastián
Published: October 2022

En este artículo se estudiaron 72 casos de fallas de puentes en Ecuador reportadas desde el año 2000 hasta 2022. Para identificar las principales causas del colapso parcial o total de los puentes en estudio, se realizó un análisis y evaluación del daño de la estructura, mediante información divulgada públicamente. El 47% de los casos estudiados corresponde a puentes de hormigón, el 40% corresponde a estructuras de acero y el 13% restante comprenden puentes de madera. Las causas más frecuentes de fallas de puentes se atribuyeron a crecientes de ríos, sobrecargas e impactos. Las inundaciones y la socavación, contribuyeron al pico de frecuencia de fallas con un 46% de todas las fallas. La sobrecarga del puente y las fuerzas de impacto lateral de camiones y barcos constituyen el 25% de las fallas totales. Otras causas principales frecuentes son el diseño, los detalles, la construcción, el mantenimiento y eventos sísmicos. Basados en los resultados obtenidos, se evidencia la  necesidad que tiene el país y la región en el área de conservación de las obras de Infraestructura vial. Por lo tanto, se recomienda crear un programa riguroso de administración, control y mantenimiento de los puentes en el país para evitar que se sigan presentando este tipo de desastres en el futuro.
Influencia de la corrosión en varillas de acero de refuerzo, y sus efectos en la resistencia estructural de edificaciones.
Authors: Chiriboga Chiriboga Cristian , Maldonado Noboa Juan , Chiriboga Zuñiga Brayan
Published: October 2022

El acero es un material de alta importancia en la construcción en los últimos dos siglos, ya que el avance en la fabricación del acero es de alta calidad y de bajo costo de producción; sin embargo, este metal presenta una alta susceptibilidad a la corrosión. En las varillas la corrosión provoca que la sección geométrica se reduzca, ocasionando una pérdida de las propiedades mecánicas; habitualmente la corrosión se produce por la acción de agentes externos como las lluvias, cloruros sales, las emisiones provenientes del tráfico vehicular y la industria. En Ecuador, se observa que habitualmente las obras civiles son suspendidas o paralizadas debido a diferentes circunstancias, generando que el acero quede expuesto a la corrosión. En tal virtud, el presente estudio se ha planteado como objetivo general determinar cómo actúan las varillas de refuerzo que presentan corrosión, por medio de ensayos de tracción de diferentes probetas; además, se ejecutó un análisis de los criterios de los profesionales de la ciudad respecto a los métodos de protección y prevención de la corrosión del acero. Se encontró que todas las muestras presentarían problemas de cumplimiento con el marco regulatorio de las construcciones en el Ecuador, como la Norma Ecuatoriana de la Construcción NEC-SE-HM, en este sentido, se identificó que las muestras A, B, E y F presentan una deformación unitaria por debajo del 6% y el límite de fluencia en 5 de las 6 muestras obtenidas presentan valores de límite de fluencia por debajo de 400 MPa. Entonces, pese a que, no se encontró un vínculo directo entre los tiempos de paralización y resistencia del acero; la menor resistencia fué la muestra de construcciones paralizadas por un tiempo superior a los 5 años. Finalmente, se reportó que más de la mitad de los encuestados no tenía conocimiento de tratamientos de prevención y control de la corrosión en varillas de acero.
Effect of early morning awakening in major depressive disorder
Authors:   Nanhai Public Health Hospital of Foshan, Chancheng District, Foshan528253, Wu Xiaoxia
Published: October 2022

Patients with the major depressive disorder usually manifest with sleep disturbance. Early morning awakening is more closely related to major depressive disorder than other sleep disturbances. This study aimed to assess the effect of early morning awakening in treating patients with major depressive disorder. The eligible patients were divided into two groups according to whether they woke up at 2-4 a.m: early morning awakening and non-early morning awakening group. All patients were assessed using the Hamilton Depression Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Scale, and Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status scores at baseline and the fourth week. Twenty-one men and 31 women (mean age 25.13 ±10.67 years) were enrolled. There was a significant main effect of early morning awakening in the Hamilton Depression Scale (P = 0.04) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (P = 0.01) at the fourth week after treatment. But there was no significant difference in cognitive changes between the two groups. In conclusion, a major depressive disorder with early morning awakening may result in statistically and clinically significant delay in recovery.
Evaluación de apoyo gubernamental y tecnificación de riego en Querétaro
Authors: Ibarra Aguillón María Dolores
Published: October 2022

En la administración pública de los programas y apoyos gubernamentales es necesaria la evaluación de las directrices, operación, ejecución y resultados del “Apoyo a Productores para el desarrollo del Proyecto Sustentabilidad Hídrica en el Campo”, programa destinado a la tecnificación de los sistemas de riego implementados en el acuífero del valle de San Juan del Río, Querétaro. Tal evaluación permite la mejora en la eficiencia del servicio que gobierno estatal, a través de las dependencias, otorga a los productores agrícolas. Mediante la teoría de colas, la comparación y análisis de los ejercicios del 2019 y la inversión 2015-2021, se analiza qué sistemas de riego son más solicitados, el ahorro de agua y las aportaciones de gobierno federal y estatal y de qué manera se pueden trazar líneas de acción para plantear soluciones. Los métodos deductivo y comparativo, el diseño no experimental y las técnicas de análisis cuantitativo de contenido y datos secundarios, favorecen el análisis para mejorar un programa funcionalmente exitoso y proponer políticas públicas pertinentes.
Jerarquización de Impactos Ambientales en Proyectos Hidroeléctricos Establecidos en Ecosistemas de Montaña
Authors: Fernández Ríos Luz Sucy
Published: October 2022

En Bolivia, los proyectos hidroeléctricos van tomando relevancia como fuente de energía renovable, motivo por el cual, existe un escaso registro de experiencias concretas sobre la implementación de proyectos hidroeléctricos en zonas de montaña que incluyan un análisis del medio ambiente en el marco de la sustentabilidad energética. El presente estudio toma como unidad de análisis un proyecto hidroeléctrico de embalse establecido en ecosistema de montaña, para demostrar que una jerarquización de los impactos ambientales, responde con mayor precisión a la dimensión ambiental, conforme a sus características técnicas y ecosistémicas. El desarrollo del trabajo, parte del análisis de la información registrada en el Estudio de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental – EEIA y en base a esta información se realiza un procedimiento para jerarquizar los impactos ambientales con el uso de métodos matriciales, cualitativos y cuantitativos además de emplear software especializado.Finalmente, se concluye que no hay evaluaciones estándares, y se afirma que la EIA de todo proyecto hidro energético esté establecido o no, en un ecosistema de montaña, es un problema complejo y único, por lo que, una jerarquización de impactos ambientales de manera inicial y particular al área de emplazamiento del proyecto contribuye de manera real y efectiva a una Sustentabilidad ambiental del ecosistema intervenido, en el marco del Desarrollo Energético Sostenible.
The Role of Culture in Managing Open Innovation Projects within Regional Clusters
Authors:   Faculté des Sciences Juridiques, Économiques et Sociales à l’Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Morocco, Galiulina Asiya , Touate Samira ,   Faculté des Sciences Juridiques, Économiques et Sociales à l’Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Morocco
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this research paper is to investigate the cultural barriers to open innovation projects within Moroccan clusters. Based on a qualitative approach, 22 semi-structured interviews with the representatives of four categories of open innovation project members within the three Moroccan clusters were conducted. The results demonstrate how certain aspects of national culture influence partners’ behaviour in open innovation projects within innovation clusters, and what dimensions of the organisational culture of the members involved in these projects should be modified to match better with an open innovation paradigm. The findings confirm that only organizations with strong dynamic capabilities will be able to take full advantage of open innovation practices and that one of the three high-level dynamic capabilities is transformation capability that is about transforming organizational culture by promoting the open innovation culture.
The Research of Behavioral Project Management Competencies
Authors:   Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia, Stojiljković Sara
Published: October 2022

One of the key advantages of every employee is the possession of adequate competencies. Knowledge, accurate, comprehensible, relevant and correct information, as well as consistent communication with other employees, are of crucial importance. The improvement of any competence, whether behavioral, technical or contextual, directly affects the personal development of employees, and has an impact at the individual and at the organizational level. Behavioral competence in project management implies the behavior of employees when achieving individual and group goals. This article refers to behavioral competencies in project management in particular. Data were collected through empirical research, to investigate the presence of behavioral project management competencies of individuals and its application in certain situations. The findings showed that the behavioral competencies that are present the most are: communication, teamwork, leadership, openness, and ethics.
Interdependence of tourism competitiveness and development of Southern European countries
Authors: Stanišić Tanja , Radivojević Vladimir , Dimovski Jelena
Published: October 2022

The importance of tourism sector in modern conditions and its significant participation in the macroeconomic indicators of countries, determine it as one of the key factors of competitiveness and development of national economies. Tourism contribution of tourism to competitiveness and economic development, as well as the economic effects of tourism, may vary from country to country. The purpose of the paper is to examine the interdependence between tourism competitiveness and the economic effects of tourism, as well as between tourism competitiveness and development of the Southern European countries. The methods applied in the paper are comparative analysis, descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The results of the research indicate that there is no significant positive relationship between the tourism competitiveness and economic effects of tourism in the analysed group of countries, while the relationship between tourism competitiveness and development of these countries is characterized by a high level of positive correlation. This conclusion can be useful for economic and tourism development policy makers and the creator of the policy of improving the competitiveness of tourism.
The practice of financial participation in corporations in the CEE countries
Authors: Gašić Dimitrije , Berber Nemanja
Published: October 2022

The application of financial participation, as a way of rewarding employees, is one of the most important topics in the modern practice of rewarding employees because it directly affects employees' attitudes and behaviour. The subject of the paper is the analysis of the application of the employee share scheme, profit sharing, and stock options in rewarding managers, professionals, and clericals in the corporations of nine Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, members of the Cranet academic network, related to the policy and practice of human resource management in their country. The data, which were analyzed through the SPSS statistical program, were taken from the official Cranet database from 2016. This paper aims to determine the level of application of the three most important types of financial participation in rewarding employees. Various studies have pointed out the importance of applying financial participation to the satisfaction, motivation, and productivity of employees. Based on the theoretical development and empirical data, it has been found that companies in the CEE use a wide range of financial participation schemes and that financial participation is used mostly for managers and professionals.
Green supply chains and global competitiveness of companies
Authors: Veljković Jelena , Milovanović Goran , Talić Miljana
Published: October 2022

Companies are increasingly incorporating both social and environmental sustainability into their business activities. Ethical issues along with environmental and labor protection issues are integral components of the supply chain strategy. By implementing the concept of green supply chain, the level of sustainability, supply continuity and long-term business efficiency are improved. Positioning modern supply chains in the context of a green economy and a dynamic business environment is a matter of work. The key goal of this paper is to identify the business implications of the relationship between green supply chains, the environment and economic, social and environmental performance, based on the analysis for the field of research of relevant scientific sources, and to propose a model of "greening" of classic supply chains. of benefit to researchers and company managers. The research contribution of this paper is reflected in the achieved level of development and degree of implementation of sustainability practices in global supply chain management practices, overview of concepts, paradigms and research in the field of green supply chains over a period of twenty years, as well as in examining the impact of leading global supply chains on three main aspects of the environment-climate, water resources and forests. The paper is structured according to the IMRAD principle. The first part points out the different theoretical coverage of the concept of green supply chain. Then a green supply chain model is proposed. Analysis of the development perspective and discussion on the impacts of green chains on the environment is a key topic of the next part of the paper.
Selection of variables in the function of improving the bankruptcy prediction model
Authors: Vlaović-Begović Sanja , Tomašević Stevan , Ercegovac Dajana
Published: October 2022

The significance of early disclosure of the probability of launching a bankruptcy proceeding leads the authors to develop a model of high prediction power. In this way, the authors use different variables and statistical tools, and techniques. The impact of the economic environment and data availability limits the introduction of certain variables in bankruptcy prediction models. The paper aims to explore attitudes in existing literature regarding the selection of variables used to develop models for predicting bankruptcy, their characteristics, limitations, and impact on the power of predictions. The labor findings show that the historical character of the data and the conservative approach to financial reporting have turned authors to the use of non-financial and market variables. For the most part, efficient markets absorb all external and internal information and future predictions, which are read through market prices. However, this assumption does not apply to less developed markets, and the use of market variables is questionable. In conditions of increased systemic risk, macroeconomic variables can be good indicators for predicting the likelihood of bankruptcy. Developing a model for predicting bankruptcy requires looking at the economic environment and choosing variables that correspond to existing business conditions. With the changing economic environment, adjustment of the model needs to be made so that the accuracy of the forecast does not decrease.
AHP multicriteria decision-making methodin green procurement
Authors: Mitić Nina , Janjušić Dragan , Beslać Milan
Published: October 2022

The aim of this article is to research and demonstrates effectiveness of the proposed a multicriteria decision-making methodology, applied for a case of the meat processing industry for cans as a packaging material supplier selection supported by an environmental approach. There are 7 criteria of supplier selection with green dimensions identified, examined and ranked by evaluation factors, the financial, qualitative and environmental management system criteria. The results of this study will support the introduction of the environmental management system and a quality of the suppliers. Sustainable packaging in a food industry is a relatively new addition to the environmental considerations for packaging and could have a pivotal role in a green supply chain of food production, in sustainable partnerships development and a buyer's corporate green image and competencies.
Raspberry production, trade and market in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Kljaić Nataša , Vuković Predrag , Arsić Slavica
Published: October 2022

Fruit production has great importance for the Serbian economy, especially the production of berries, where the production of raspberries can be highlighted. Investments in raising raspberry plantations are relatively high, but the invested funds return quickly, given that raspberry fruits have a high market value in both domestic and foreign markets, so the economic risk that accompanies production is much lower than for large fruits. Due to the high value of production on a small area and due to the high position that raspberries have in the total market value, the interest of producers to raise larger areas under raspberry plantations is increasingly pronounced, and therefore its production is constantly increasing. Accordingly, the paper presents the volume of raspberry production in our country for the last ten years (period 2011-2020), trade and foreign trade with other countries, sales and purchase, as well as problems in the market of raspberry purchase in our country.
Active geomorphic hazards in the Sâmbăta Valley, Făgăraș Mountains (Romania): A tree-ring based approach
Authors: Chiroiu Patrick , Onaca Alexandru , Matica Andrei , Lopătiţă Iosif-Otniel , Berzescu Oana
Published: October 2022

The present study addresses, for the first time, the problem of spatio-temporal reconstruction of geomorphic processes using tree-rings in the Sâmbăta Valley (Romanian Carpathians). The dendrogeomorphic analysis was conducted in two different sites, one affected by snow avalanches and the other by rockfall. A total number of 130 Picea Abies were sampled in the two sites. The results yield 13 major snow avalanches between 1950 and 2020 and a return period of 3.3 years. The winters with the highest activity index were 1988, 1997 and 2012. The rockfall reconstruction highlights several years of intense activity: 1952, 1955, 2003 and 2012. Thus, the results of the present study provide evidence of active geomorphic processes in the studied area, indicating that tourists are highly exposed to geomorphic hazards, as both sites interfere with popular hiking trails. (Because Sâmbăta Valley is one of the most intensely frequented by tourists in the Făgăraș Mountains, it is a need for warning signs to be installed on the exposed trails.
Pixel and object-based land cover mapping and change detection from 1986 to 2020 for Hungary using histogram-based gradient boosting classification tree classifier
Authors: Gudmann András , Mucsi László
Published: October 2022

The large-scale pixel-based land use/land cover classification is a challenging task, which depends on many circumstances. This study aims to create LULC maps with the nomenclature of Coordination of Information on the Environment (CORINE) Land Cover (CLC) for years when the CLC databases are not available. Furthermore, testing the predicted maps for land use changes in the last 30 years in Hungary. Histogram-based gradient boosting classification tree (HGBCT) classifier was tested at classification. According to the results, the classifier, with the use of texture variance and landscape metrics is capable to generate accurate predicted maps, and the comparison of the predicted maps provides a detailed image of the land use changes.
Evaluation of off-site effects of wind-eroded sediments especially the content of pesticides
Authors: Csányi Katalin , Farsang Andrea
Published: October 2022

Wind-eroded sediment, as an environmental transport pathway of toxic elements and pesticids, can result in environmental and human exposure far beyond the agricultural areas where it has been applied. In our research we quantified the pesticide residues moving in the soil near Szeged (Hungary) on the original soil surface of agricultural areas with a portable wind tunnel. Before the experiments, a portion of the sample area was treated with chlorpyrifos and pendimethalin. A control area was also selected. In 2017-2019, a total of 42 wind event experiments were conducted by examining the topsoil samples. During the experiments, moving soil particles were trapped at various heights (5-10 cm, 20-25 cm and 50-55 cm) and the pesticide concentrates by GC-MS were measured. The enrichment ratios (ER) were calculated, and statistical analyzes were also carried out (SPSS). The measurements obtained that the pendimethalin ER is much higher in the rolled fraction (mean: 13.7) than chlorpyrifos (mean: 2.9). Our measurements showed that the enrichment of chlorpyrifos and pendimethalin can be detected in the rolling and suspended soil particles.
Alluvial ridge development and structure: Case study on the Upper Tisza, Hungary
Authors: Kiss Tímea , Sipos György , Vass Róbert
Published: October 2022

The juxtaposition of natural levees results in alluvial ridges with a unique fluvial record. Our aims were to (1) identify the alluvial ridges of the Upper Tisza (Hungary); (2) determine their morphological characteristics; and (3) reconstruct the Late Quaternary fluvial history of the region. The oldest paleo-meander was abandoned ca. 29 ka ago; referring to early avulsion of the Tisza. Five alluvial ridges were identified with intensive fluvial activity at ca. 12-13 ka, 7.7-8.6 ka, 6.1-6.6 ka, 4.8 and 2.9 ka ago. Moderate fluvial activity was indicated by early Atlantic and Subboreal paleosols. The sedimentation rate in the paleo-channels (0.3-0.5 mm/y) and on the alluvial ridges (0.3-0.5 mm/y) was slow, influenced by the reactivation of a paleo-channel.
Human-nature relationship and public perception of environmental hazards along the Maros/Mureş river (Hungary and Romania)
Authors: Sipos György , Blanka-Végi Viktória , Ardelean Florina , Onaca Alexandru , Ladányi Zsuzsanna , Rácz Attila , Urdea Petru
Published: October 2022

Public participation is increasingly important in flood and environmental management planning. Accordingly , understanding the attitude of local society to natural values and their relations with the environment is highly important to realize successful development projects. This study aimed to analyze the human-nature relationship, the public perceptions of environmental hazards and people's engagement with water management related and human interventions at Maros/Mureş River through a public survey. The survey was carried out in 11 Romanian and Hungarian settlements using the random walking method to interview the local public. The results show that people are a little pessimistic concerning the state of the river, and there are misbeliefs about the general problems affecting its present environmental status. Meanwhile, the perception of flood hazard is governed by the fading memory of the last high-risk flood event in 1970. The engagement of residents is mostly affected by socio-demographic parameters. However, the regularity they visit the river is also very important. Consequently, informing people on apparent environmental issues and processes can greatly help the socially inclusive implementation of water management measures along the river.
River ice monitoring of the Danube and Tisza rivers using Sentinel-1 radar data
Authors: van Leeuwen , Sipos György , Lábdy Jenő , Baksa Márta , Tobak Zalán
Published: October 2022

Due to extreme weather, occasionally Hungary's main rivers and lakes grow an ice cover causing severe damage to infrastructure and increased flood hazard. During cold periods in 2017 and 2022, a dangerous layer of ice developed on the main rivers in the country. Since river ice is rare in this region, no permanent ice monitoring system is in operation. Due to their all weather capabilities, active remote sensing instruments provide a good opportunity to monitor ice coverage. ESA's Sentinel-1 radar satellites acquire data with a relatively high spatial and temporal resolution. A method was developed to provide ice coverage information at a regular interval; depending on the satellite revisit, at least once every 5 days, but often also on a daily basis. In 2017, maps were created for sections along the Danube and in 2022 for another section of the Tisza river. The ice coverage was calculated with a spatial resolution of 10 metre and visualised with a spatial density of 100 metre along the rivers. The mapping procedure provides visual information to give a fast overview of the spatial extent of ice coverage and quantitative , tabular information for operational activities to mitigate the damage due to ice packs and ice jams.
The influence of topical antiglaucoma drugs on the reduction of the decrease of visual field sensitivity due to optic nerve head drusen: Case report
Authors: Radenković Marija , Stanković-Babić Gordana , Đorđević-Jocić Jasmina , Trenkić Marija , Cekić Sonja , Vasović Milica
Published: October 2022

Optic nerve head drusen are congenital anomalies of the optic nerve, a form of calcium degeneration of axons of the optic nerve head. Initially asymptomatic, drusen may be one of the causes of progressive optic neuropathy. They are clinically presented as acellular, hyaline deposits of globular appearance in prelaminar segment of the optic nerve head. They occure due to: altered axonal transport, small diameter of scleral channel, compression and ischemia. Frequent complications include progressive visual field defects, ischemic optic neuropathy, central retinal artery or vein occlusion, or peripapillar neovascularization. Diagnostic tools: ophthalmoscopy, angiography, computerized perimetry, B-scan ultrasonography, CT, OCT, HRT, GDx, electrophysiological testing. The treatment is medicamentous, laser, or surgery. Most of the pilot studies confirms the benefit of topical hypotensive drugs even when the drusen are not associated with glaucoma. The decrease of intraocular pressure reduces compression of the optic nerve axons and improves reperfusion. This paper presents a young patient with bilateral optic nerve head drusen, progressive scotoma and topical hypotensive medication administered. After six months, scotoma and the loss of sensitivity were reduced. The effect of neuroprotective drugs is researched to reduce potential morbidity.
Depression, anxiety and stress among alcohol addicts
Authors: Barać Stevan , Gutić Medo , Vukčević Branimir , Safiye Teodora , Radmanović Branimir , Đorđić Milan , Sekulić Marija , Stajić Dalibor , Joksimović Stefan , Đoković Danijela , Samardžić Snežana
Published: October 2022

Objective. The aim of the study was to examine the level of depression, anxiety and stress in alcohol addicts, i.e. to determine differences in the level of depression, anxiety and stress between the group of subjects diagnosed with F10.1 and the group of subjects diagnosed with F10.2, as well as to determine differences in sociodemographic characteristics and health status between the groups of subjects diagnosed with F10.1 and F10.2. Methods. Our study was designed as a non-experimental, observational cross-sectional study. It was conducted at the University Clinical Centre Kragujevac in the Clinic for Psychiatry, during January 2021. The sample consisted of 110 respondents of both sexes, aged 18 to 65, divided into two groups. The first group consisted of subjects diagnosed with alcohol dependence (F10.2), and the second group consisted of subjects diagnosed with alcohol abuse (F10.1). Results. Our study has shown that alcohol addicts have clinically significant and severe symptoms of depression, that symptoms were positively correlated with stress levels, and that short-term stress of milder intensity was associated with occasional alcohol abuse, while prolonged stress was a predictor of alcohol dependence. No statistically significant association of alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse with anxiety was found. It was also found that alcohol dependence is associated with certain sociodemographic characteristics such as gender and marital status, education level, employment status, as well as health status and the number of hospitalizations. Conclusion. With this study, we have shown how much stress is present and important in the genesis of alcoholism, as well as the positive correlation of depression and alcohol dependence, and the importance of sociodemographic characteristics in their genesis.
Euthanasia and moral dilemmas
Authors: Arsić Miloš
Published: October 2022

The permissibility of the practice of voluntarily ending the life of a seriously ill person, in order to deprive him of further pain and suffering, is the subject of numerous and heated debates. The attitudes on this complex issue, to put it mildly, are not unanimous. While on one hand, the supporters of euthanasia affirmatively speak about the act in question and advocate for its legalization, its opponents, presenting it as a negation of basic human rights and the right to life, tend to render meaningless any positive effect it could bring. In the shadow of the relationship between the right to life and the right to decide on death, there is the controversy about the justification of euthanasia from the legal standpoint, as well as the moral segment of this act, which must not be neglected. In this regard, the question arises whether it is moral to decide on the end of one's own life, having in mind the fact that no one participated in making the decision to start it. Another important issue is the influence of the circumstances of a specific case, including the type of disease, and the intensity of pain and suffering to which the person is exposed, on the moral assessment of making the decision to end a life or executing this decision. The main task of the theoretical treatment is to get acquainted with the basic features of the act of euthanasia, its perception through the prism of moral norms, both from the point of view of the person who decides to end his own life and from the point of view of the doctor who implements the decision. The choice of the subject of this theoretical treatment is motivated, above all, by its practical significance, as well as by the need for constant moral re-examination of one's own actions, especially in the context of the serious crisis of the value system that characterizes the modern era.