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Factors affecting the market of household bank deposits in Ukraine
Authors:   Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Ivanov Serhii , Yudina Svitlana ,   Dniprovsky State Technical University, Hanziuk Svitlana ,   Dniprovsky State Technical University, Gurzhiy Tamara ,   Dniprovsky State Technical University, Lysa Olena ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Published: January 2022

Ukraine currently needs additional investment resources in order to revitalize and develop the economy. The main objective of the study is to determine the regularities, peculiarities behind the formation of organized population’s savings and assess the factors influencing the development of this market in order to improve the quality of its management and use of the potential of domestic investment resources for economic recovery and growth in Ukraine. In order to compare the trends as for the accumulation of savings through deposit investment, the authors analyzed the impact of major factors on these processes in Ukraine and Czech Republic. The main results of the study encompass improved approaches to determining the impact of the system of factors on household deposits based on correlation-regression analysis. This makes it possible to optimize the choice of tools for effective management of deposit resources; further elaborate the approaches to assessing the level of domestic household deposits as well as allows substantiating the directions of implementation of the state policy in the context of ensuring the further development on the market of bank deposit services.
Examining the effectiveness of fundamental analysis in a long-term stock portfolio
Authors:   Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Csesznik Zoltán , Gáspár Sándor ,   Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Thalmeiner Gergő ,   Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Zéman Zoltán ,   Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Published: January 2022

Over the past decade, a number of modern and sophisticated methods have been developed to optimize the composition of equity portfolios. Most of these methods are based on complex mathematical or financial modelling. Less emphasis has been placed on companies’ internal data, while in recent years external data have become increasingly important. However, for long-term investments, the dominance of external data is not necessarily an efficient way to construct an appropriate portfolio. In this paper, we highlight the phenomenon that complex mathematical models, the based on simpler fundamental indicators can also be an efficient investment tool for in making investment decisions. Our results show that our hypothesis has been confirmed that some basic-based indicators can achieve alpha returns. Our analysis is based on financial reporting data in the form of various financial indicators. We used the S&P500 index as benchmark. A comparative analysis of the stock portfolio created illustrates that basic analysis can be more effective than a chosen market-based stock index. By the end of the period under review, the portfolio based on the selected five core financial indicators had a market capitalization 1.68% higher than the benchmark. The alpha return achieved also demonstrates that even simpler models can be efficient and effective in creating an equity portfolio.
Pemodelan Data Kemiskinan di Provinsi Jawa Barat Menggunakan Regresi Spasial Data Panel
Authors: Nabilah Ninda Nur Azizah  , Siti Rohmah Rohimah  , Bagus Sumargo
Published: January 2022

Persentase kemiskinan di Provinsi Jawa Barat masih tergolong cukup tinggi dan masih menjadi fokus perhatian pemerintah. Faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi kemiskinan penting untuk diketahui agar pemerintah mampu membuat suatu kebijakan yang tepat untuk menekan angka kemiskinan. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini, dilakukan suatu analisis untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi tingkat kemiskinan di Provinsi Jawa Barat. Analisis pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode regresi spasial data panel karena diduga pada data kemiskinan di Provinsi Jawa Barat terdapat efek spasial dan unit amatan diamati pada jangka waktu tertentu. Model yang terbentuk dari analisis ini adalah Fixed Effect Spatial Error Model karena interaksi spasial yang terbentuk pada data kemiskinan di Provinsi Jawa Barat nyata pada error. Model ini juga berhasil menjadi model terbaik dibandingkan model lainnya berdasarkan kriteria nilai R-square terbesar. Analisis data kemiskinan di Provinsi Jawa Barat menggunakan metode regresi spasial data panel memperoleh hasil bahwa usia harapan hidup, pengeluaran per kapita disesuaikan, dan rata-rata lama sekolah berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap persentase penduduk miskin di Provinsi Jawa Barat.
Perbandingan Model Hybrid ARIMA-NN dan Hybrid ARIMA-GARCH untuk Peramalan Data Nilai Tukar Petani di Provinsi Gorontalo
Authors: Hasan Isran K. , Ismail Djakaria
Published: January 2022

Nilai Tukar Petani (NTP) adalah salah satu penanda tingkat kesejahteraan petani. NTP yang tinggi akan mendorong kegairahan petani dalam berusaha tani sehingga dibutuhkan suatu peramalan dari NTP yang akan memberikan manfaat buat pemerintah daerah Provinsi Gorontalo. Pada penelitian ini akan dilakukan peramalan NTP dengan menggunakan hybrid model yaitu hybrid ARIMA-GARCH dan hybrid ARIMA-NN. Masing – masing model tersebut ditentukan model terbaik. Untuk model hybrid ARIMA-GARCH terbaik adalah model ARIMA (2,0,0)-GARCH (1,1). Sedangkan untuk model ARIMA-NN Terbaik adalah model ARIMA (2,0,0) dengan arsitektur NN (2-4-1). Dari Kedua model tersebut, diperoleh model ARIMA (2,0,0) - NN(2-4-1) merupakan model paling baik dengan nilai MAPE dan RMSE berturut-turut adalah untuk peramalan data NTP adalah 0.043831dan 4.651419.
Klasifikasi Antusiasme Mahasiswa terhadap Perkuliahan Daring Menggunakan Metode Chaid
Authors: Afifi Indrasari  , Riefyal Arshyzha Mustain  , Muhammad Tanaka  , Muhammad Sukriansyah  , Edy Widodo
Published: January 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 adalah alasan diadakannya perkuliahan daring dari berbagai kampus maupun sekolah di Indonesia, begitupun dengan kampus Universitas Islam Indonesia yang terletak di Yogyakarta. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah mengetahui apakah media-media yang digunakan dalam perkuliahan daring dapat menunjang kebutuhan pembelajaran baik bagi pengajar maupun bagi mahasiswa atau justru menyebabkan antusiasme mahasiswa menjadi menurun terhadap perkuliahan dengan metode yang digunakan. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode CHAID yang merupakan salah satu bagian dari metode klasifikasi. Teknik pengumpulan data dilaksanakan menggunakan angket google form lalu melanjutkan ke analisis data deskriptif dan analisis CHAID. Terdapat 1 variabel dependen yaitu variabel tingkat antusiasme mahasiswa dan 8 variabel independen yang akan digunakan yaitu variabel jenis media sosial, tingkat kehadiran mahasiswa, kegiatan persiapan mengajar dosen, metode pembelajaran, lama waktu kuliah dan intensitas pemberian tugas. Pada kasus FMIPA UII, didapatkan 6 segmen rekomendasi dari 13 segmen untuk meminimumkan antusiasme biasa saja dan tidak baik dengan tingkat akurasi sebesar 61.25%.
Penerapan Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) Model: Pengaruh Perdagangan Internasional dan Penanaman Modal Asing (PMA) terhadap PDB Indonesia
Authors: Haryono
Published: January 2022

Indonesia menganut sistem perekonomian terbuka. Dalam menjalankan ekonominya, Indonesia menjalin interaksi dengan negara lain melalui transaksi perdagangan internasional dan aliran modal. Penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh perdagangan luar negeri dan Penanaman Modal Asing (PMA) terhadap Produk Domestik Bruto (PDB) Indonesia selama periode triwulan I 2015 hingga triwulan II 2021. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Error Corection Mechanism (ECM). Hasil analisis ECM menunjukkan bahwa dalam jangka waktu pendek dan panjang, variabel ekspor dan impor berpengaruh signifikan terhadap PDB sedangkan PMA tidak berpengaruh signifikan. Ekspor memberikan dampak positif terhadap PDB, sebaliknya impor berdampak negatif. Implementasi strategi peningkatan ekspor dan pemilihan kebijakan impor yang efektif dan efisien sangat penting dalam meningkatkan PDB. Selain itu, kapasitas sumber daya manusia perlu didorong untuk meningkatkan penyerapan transfer modal dan teknologi dari luar negeri.
Analisis Triple Exponential Smoothing untuk Peramalan Kredit yang Diberikan Bank Umum Konvensional dan Syariah
Authors: Afrilia Astri
Published: January 2022

Kredit yang diberikan bank merupakan pos keuangan penting yang perlu diprediksikan jumlahnya. Hal ini dikarenakan pendapatan utama sebagian besar bank di Indonesia masih bersumber dari kredit. Salah satu teknik analisis yang dapat digunakan adalah metode triple exponential smoothing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh hasil ramalan (prediksi) kredit yang diberikan pada periode mendatang bagi Bank Umum Konvensional dan Syariah. Dari hasil pengolahan data diperoleh bahwa nilai alpha sebesar 0,3 memberikan hasil ramalan sebesar Rp 8.195.603 miliar dengan akurasi tertinggi atau error terkecil berdasarkan nilai MAD dan MAPE yakni sebesar Rp 59.199 Miliar dan 0.78%. Sehingga, dapat dikatakan bahwa metode Triple Exponential Smoothing merupakan metode yang efektif dan efisien untuk meramalkan jumlah KYD Bank Umum Konvensional dan Syariah.
Peramalan Indeks Saham LQ45 pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19 Menggunakan Analisis Intervensi
Authors: Zukrianto Sherina Arthariani , Widyanti Rahayu  , Siregar Dania
Published: January 2022

Analisis intervensi merupakan metode pemodelan deret waktu yang dipengaruhi oleh suatu peristiwa yang menyebabkan data deret waktu mengalami fluktuatif. Metode analisis intervensi memiliki tujuan untuk mengukur besar dan lamanya efek dari suatu intervensi pada data deret waktu. Terdapat dua jenis variabel analisis intervensi, yaitu fungsi step dan fungsi pulse. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memodelkan dan meramalkan model intervensi fungsi step pada indeks saham LQ45 dengan waktu intervensi yang diketahui. Deret waktu LQ45 dipengaruhi oleh suatu intervensi, yaitu pandemi COVID-19. Prosedur dalam melakukan metode analisis intervensi diawali dengan mengelompokkan data menjadi dua kelompok, yaitu data sebelum intervensi dan data saat intervensi sampai data terakhir. Data sebelum intervensi digunakan untuk pemodelan ARIMA. Model ARIMA yang didapatkan dari data sebelum terjadinya intervensi digunakan sebagai informasi untuk melakukan identifikasi orde intervensi. Selanjutnya dilakukan estimasi parameter dan pemeriksaan uji asumsi white noise serta uji asumsi berdistribusi normal. Model intervensi yang telah memenuhi kedua asumsi tersebut dapat digunakan untuk peramalan. Peramalan dari indeks saham LQ45 menghasilkan nilai indeks saham LQ45 yang cenderung konstan dan berkisar pada level indeks saham sebesar 883 – 884. Hasil peramalan indeks saham LQ45 sudah sangat baik dengan nilai galat sebesar 7%.
30 years of rubberized concrete investigations (1990-2020). A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Zarhri Zakaryaa , Rosado Martinez William , Dominguez Lepe Jose Antonio , Vega Azamar Ricardo Enrique , Chan Juarez Maritza , Pamplona Solis Blandy Berenice
Published: January 2022

This work presents a bibliometric study of the literature on the use of caucho in the construction to promote the interest of using rubber as a prime material to reduce pollution at a global level. Published papers in the period 1999-2020 in both databases, Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), are taken into account using the Methodi Ordinatio and the VOSviewer software. A total of 967 documents on the use of rubber in structural and non-structural concrete have been published in this period and 1182 authors have contributed on the subject. Since 2010, the interest of researchers in introducing rubber in construction has increased. China, USA and Australia are the countries with the greatest interest in investigating about rubber-concrete.
Previsão da vida útil de estruturas de concreto com base em modelos para avanço da frente de carbonatação
Authors: Pinto Costa Rayara , Simas Franchetto Alessandro , Smolinski Gouveia Ana Júlia , Ziegler Fabiana , Queiros Pessoa Kennedy , Garcez Mônica Regina
Published: January 2022

Este artigo busca avaliar a variabilidade na previsão da vida útil de estruturas de concreto através de quatro modelos que estimam o avanço natural da frente de carbonatação. Os resultados mostram que há variabilidade na frente de carbonatação estimada. Os modelos de Possan (2010) e Ekolu (2018) apresentam valores estimados próximos aos medidos, enquanto Ho e Lewis (1987) e Bob e Affana (1993) tendem, respectivamente, a subestimar e superestimar a frente natural de carbonatação. Somente concretos sem adição de materiais cimentícios suplementares foram considerados, por limitações dos modelos. A resistência à compressão, concentração de CO2 e umidade relativa do ar têm influência significativa nos resultados e a variabilidade depende de quais parâmetros são considerados nos modelos
Performance analysis of gravity chemical blockers in the treatment of rising damp in masonry walls
Authors: Hoffmann Malaquias Ronei , Bruschi Giovani Jordi , De Senna Brisotto Daiane
Published: January 2022

The objective of this work is the performance analysis of the rising damp treatment in walls, through the use of chemical blockers (i.e., crystallizing and water repellant) available in the Brazilian market, with their introduction by gravity. As there are no standardized tests for such a study, experiments conducted by other researchers were used as a reference. The evaluation of the rising damp was achieved by the calculation of the water absorption rate in the specimens, allied with the images obtained by the thermographic camera. From the results, it was concluded that the treatment did not completely reduce the pathological manifestation in the walls, but both products performed well and managed to reduce the water absorption rate considerably.
Uso práctico del factor de seguridad en la estrategia de reparación de columnas de un edificio de concreto con valor histórico
Authors: Briceño Mena Jorge Alberto , Castro Borges Pedro
Published: January 2022

En este trabajo se presenta el uso práctico del factor de seguridad (FS) en la estrategia de reparación de columnas en un edificio de concreto reforzado con valor histórico (casi 70 años). Se llevó a cabo la reparación del 80% de un edificio ubicado en el centro histórico de la ciudad de Campeche, México, declarado patrimonio de la humanidad por la UNESCO. Se utilizaron estrategias para una mejor utilización de los recursos materiales, equipamiento y mano de obra en la reparación de muros, columnas, losas y trabes. Una de las estrategias fue usar el FS teórico para calcular la profundidad de reparación sin consecuencias estructurales, pero cumpliendo la finalidad de controlar la carbonatación del concreto, y manteniendo la predicción deseada de vida de servicio.
Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Anterior Uveitis: a Prospective Study
Authors: Chiang Wei-Yu , Chen Shih-Chou , Sheu Shwu-Jiuan , Kuo Hsi-Kung
Published: January 2022

Purpose: To report the pattern, epidemiology, and clinical features of anterior uveitis (AU) in southern TaiwanMethods: A prospective case series was performed to recruit patients with AU at two medical centers (Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital) in southern Taiwan from December 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020. These patients enrolled were reviewed for clinical diagnoses, ocular presentations, and laboratory data, including aqueous polymerase chain reaction tests.Results: A total of 112 patients were included. The most common clinical diagnoses were idiopathic AU (37.5%), HLA-B27-associated acute AU (25.0%), and herpetic AU (18.8%); among herpetic etiology, cytomegalovirus (CMV) was the most common pathogen. Hypertensive AU was associated with older age, more males, and greater numbers of corneal edema, and fewer iris posterior synechiae. Compared with HLA-B27-associated acute AU, CMV AU was associated with older age, high intraocular pressure, more keratic precipitates, greater iris atrophy, more pseudophakia, and fewer pupil posterior synechiae. Conclusion: This prospective study identified the epidemiological and clinical features of AU in southern Taiwan. The most common etiologies were idiopathic AU, HLA-B27-associated acute AU, and herpetic (most CMV) AU.
Downregulation of MTHFD2 Inhibits the Progression of Bladder Cancer Through PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathways
Authors: Deng Xinxi , Liu Xiaoqiang , Hu Bing , Liu Jianyun , Zhang Wensheng , Fu Bin
Published: January 2022

Background: Methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 2 (MTHFD2) is related to the pathogenesis of many human malignant tumors, but its role in bladder cancer remains poorly understood. We aimed to determine the effect of downregulation of MTHFD2 on the progression of bladder cancer. First, the relationship between MTHFD2 expression and survival time in patients with bladder cancer was analyzed by GEPIA and the UALCAN online database. The expression of MTHFD2 in bladder cancer and adjacent tissues was detected by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-PCR), Western blot (WB), and tissue microarray. Second, the effects of low expression of MTHFD2 on the proliferation of bladder cancer cell lines were evaluated by CCK-8, Transwell, cell wound scratch, cell cloning, and flow cytometry assays. In vivo, the effect of MTHFD2 silencing on tumorigenicity was determined in nude mice. Furthermore, the phosphoinositide 3‑kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway was confirmed by western blotting after RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). Results: The expression of MTHFD2 in bladder cancer tissues was significantly higher and positively correlated with tumor stage and negatively correlated with overall survival. The expression of MTHFD2 in bladder cancer lines was significantly higher and the proliferation, migration, and clone formation ability of bladder cancer cells with low expression of MTHFD2 were significantly decreased in vitro and in vivo. RNA-seq showed that the differential genes were enriched in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. WB revealed that the expression of PI3K/AKT protein was downregulated. Conclusions: Our findings indicated that downregulation of MTHFD2 can reduce the progression of bladder cancer through inhibited PI3K-AKT signal pathway and may be provided a new approach for the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
Intratracheal Nodular Fasciitis: a Rare Lesion Case Report
Authors: Zhang Ying , Cao Mengshu , Liu Xiaoqin , Meng Fanqing , Zhang Xin , Chen Lulu
Published: January 2022

Nodular fasciitis is a benign proliferation of myofibroblasts that usually arises in subcutaneous tissues of the trunk, neck, head, and upper extremities of young to middle-aged adults. It is not reported to arise in the intratracheal. We present a patient with chest tightness and asthma for three months. Chest computed tomography showed no displayed of left bronchus. The trachea of the left main bronchus was blocked by organisms under bronchoscope. The organisms were extracted and pathologically diagnosed as a rare, benign, intratracheal nodular fasciitis. One month later, the patient relapsed again and underwent resection.
Explaining Challenges Experienced and Evaluation of the Working Condition of Midwives: A Mixed-method Study Protocol
Authors: kazemi azita Fathnezhad , Sharifi Nasibeh
Published: January 2022

BackgroundMidwifery is one of the most important jobs in maintaining community health. Various factors can reduce job productivity and cause physical and psychological complications in midwives. The present study aims to: a) explain challenges experienced by midwives; b) evaluate the working condition in midwifery working settings. MethodsThis mixed-methods study consists of three phases. The first phase is a qualitative study explaining challenges experienced by midwives. In this phase, the subjects will be selected through purposive sampling; moreover, in-depth individual interviewing will be used for data collection. Then, the conventional content analysis approach will be employed for data analysis. The second phase will be used a cross-sectional approach for evaluating the working condition in midwifery working settings. In this regard, a multistage cluster sampling method will be used to select 293 subjects who work in the hospital and health care centers. Finally, using findings of the qualitative and quantitative phases and nominal group technique some strategies will be given to reduce challenges of the midwifery working settings.DiscussionThe present research is the first study to investigate the challenges experienced and working conditions among midwives in working settings. For the purposes of the study, a mixed-methods approach will be used which aims to develop strategies for creating suitable working conditions. It is hoped that the strategy proposed in the current study could lead to improvements in midwife’s satisfaction and health care services.Ethical codeIR.TBZMED.REC.1400.113.
Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Authors: Polushin Yu. S. , Sokolov D. V. , Molchan N. S. , Аkmalova R. V. , Galkina O. V.
Published: January 2022

Changes in classification criteria and active introduction of biomarkers of acute kidney injury (KDIGO, 2012) are changing approaches to diagnosis and treatment of postoperative renal dysfunction including cardiac surgery patients operated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The objective: to compare the detection rate of AKI after surgery with CPB with the use of biomarkers and kidney disease improving global outcomes criteria, as well as to evaluate the cause and localization of structural changes of the nephron.Subjects and Methods. A monocenter observational study among elective cardiac surgery patients (n = 97) was conducted. Inclusion criteria: age over 18 years, duration of surgery (coronary bypass surgery, prosthetic heart valves) from 90 to 180 minutes, no signs of end stage kidney disease. AKI was diagnosed based on changes in serum creatinine and biomarkers (NGAL, IgG, albumin in urine). The studied parameters were recorded 15 minutes after the start and end of anesthesia, as well as 24 and 48 hours after surgery. Retrospectively, the group was divided into three subgroups: 1) patients without AKI after surgery; 2) patients in whom signs of AKI were detected after 24 hours but regressed by the 48th hour; 3) patients in whom AKI persisted during all 48 hours of follow-up.Results. 24 hours after surgery, AKI based on KDIGO criteria was recorded in 56.3% of patients. Using biomarkers, signs of tubular damage (NGAL) at the end of anesthesia were detected in 95.9% of patients; after 24 hours, they were registered in 73.2% of cases. In a subgroup where AKI persisted for more than 24 hours, glomeruli were damaged in addition to tubules which was manifested not only by selective but also by non-selective proteinuria. The duration of CPB, hemodilution (Hb < 90 g/l), the release of free hemoglobin in the blood (> 1.5 mg/l) at low (< 1 g/l) values of haptoglobin were significantly associated with AKI development.Conclusion. The KDIGO criteria do not allow detecting a subclinical form of renal dysfunction which may occur in about 40% of patients after surgery with CPB. AKI can be caused by damage to both the tubular part of the nephron and glomeruli in cases of prolonged CPB with the development of hemolysis, the release of free hemoglobin in the blood, and persisting anemia at the end of the surgery. The NGAL assessment makes it possible to detect subclinical kidney injury in the absence of elevated serum creatinine levels.
Hemorrhagic Risks of Percutaneous Dilated Tracheotomy in Thrombocytopenia
Authors: Dolgov O. I. , Gerasin А. V. , Shcherbakov А. А. , Pavlov V. E. , Karpishchenko S. А. , Moiseev I. S.
Published: January 2022

The objective: to assess the incidence and influence of platelets level on the hemorrhagic complications during percutaneous dilated tracheotomy (PDT) in patients with thrombocytopenia.Subjects and Methods. The study included 85 consecutive patients with varying degrees of thrombocytopenia at the stages of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The control group included 56 patients who underwent classical tracheotomy. The study group included 29 patients who underwent PDT (Griggs method). The operations were performed for prolonged artificial pulmonary ventilation. When the platelets level was below 20 × 109/L, platelet concentrate transfusion was performed before the operation.Results. The incidence of hemorrhagic complications in patients with thrombocytopenia during PDT was 13.8% (95% CI 9.13–18.45%). In open tracheotomy, the bleeding rate was 3.8% (95% CI 2.65–4.49%). These results are comparable to the incidence of hemorrhagic complications in patients with normal platelet counts. The influence of the platelet level on the presence of hemorrhagic complications in both groups was not established.Conclusion. Thrombocytopenia is not a contraindication to performing PDT. However, platelet concentrate transfusion should be performed in patients with platelet counts less than 20 × 109/L. An experienced team of anesthesiologists and endoscopists can reduce the incidence of other complications.
Comparative Evaluation of Vibratory Physiotherapy Methods in the Early Period after Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Eremenko А. А. , Zyulyaeva T. P. , Ryabova D. V., , Аlferova А. P.
Published: January 2022

Postoperative respiratory complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery occur in 20‒30% cases, and the most of them can be associated with ineffective cough and bronchial mucus evacuation.The objective. Comparative assessment of effectiveness and safety of methods for stimulating the evacuation of bronchial secretions using oscillatory PEP-therapy (Acapella Duet), oscillatory chest compression insufflator-aspirator “Comfort Cough Plus”, and the traditional method of manual chest percussion in the early period after cardiac surgery.Subjects and Methods. The prospective study included 120 cardiac surgery patients. They were divided into 3 groups (40 in each), depending on the type of the applied respiratory procedure. Distribution into groups was carried out by random selection. All procedures were performed 10‒12 hours after tracheal extubation. Before the procedure and 20 minutes after it, the efficiency of sputum discharge was assessed, gas exchange indices on room air breathing and maximum inspiratory lung capacity (MILC) were measured.Results. Ineffective bronchial mucus evacuating in the early period after tracheal extubation was observed in 86.7% of the patients. A single procedure of both PEP-therapy (Group 1) and mechanical cough stimulation (Group 2) led to improved sputum passage, as evidenced by an increase in the number of patients with productive cough by 4.25 times (p < 0.0009) and 5.3 times (p < 0.0007), respectively. In patients of Groups 1 and 2, an increase in MILC was observed (by 42.2% and 60.0%, respectively, p = 0.000001), the difference between the groups was statistically significant. In Control Group 3, with manual physiotherapy, the average increase in MILC was only 11.6%. Mechanical respiratory therapy procedures led to significant improvement in gas exchange variables, as evidenced by an increase in SpO2 in Groups 1 and 2 (p = 0.000009 and 0.000001, respectively) and a decrease in the proportion of patients with impaired oxygenating lung function (SpO2 below 92%) by 11 and 12 times, respectively (p < 0.01). The most significant changes were revealed in case of mechanical stimulation with aspirator-insufflator due to combination of two methods (oscillatory chest compression and lung inflation). In Control Group, no significant changes of gas exchange variables were observed.Conclusion: Mechanical vibratory methods for stimulating the bronchial secretion evacuation have significant advantages over classical manual chest massage in patients after cardiac surgery. Their positive effect on sputum passage, ventilatory parameters and gas exchange was noted, and the most pronounced effect was observed after oscillatory chest compression with insufflator-aspirator. The procedures were well tolerated and there were no complications associated with them.
Differential Diagnostics of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Lyell’s Syndrome) in ICU: Case Reports
Authors: Molochkova Yu. V. , Philippovskaya Zh. S. , Kupriyanova А. G. , Mitina E. V. , Karzanov O. V. , Sukhova T. E. , Petrova M. S. , Chernyaeva E. V.
Published: January 2022

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a critical life-threating condition developing as the total detachment of epidermidis and characterized by severe pathological reactions of all body systems. The current article describes two cases of TEN with similar clinical and laboratory signs. In one case the diagnosis of TEN was subsequently refused.The objective: analysis of methods of clinical and differential diagnostics of conditions accompanied with massive epidermidis detachment in ICU patients.Results. The immunomorphological evaluation of skin specimen obtained from the patient with a torpid form of TEN showed linear IgG fixation in the intercellular space of stratum basale, stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum and C3 fixation in the intercellular space of stratum basale.Conclusion. The complex of anamnesis data and pathomorphological evaluation of skin are crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with atypical TEN.
Butadiene Rubber in the Petrochemical Industry
Authors: Bubshait Abdulaziz K
Published: January 2022

The Butadiene is a raw material used in the petrochemical industry. The use of Butadiene has risen with petrochemical market growth. The Global market is forecasting a demand growth for butadiene applications, especially for rubber materials. The estimated synthetic rubber market is $19.1 billion in 2021 and forecasted to reach $23.2 billion in five years. The dynamic growth in butadiene applications will introduce new products used in many things from the food industry to sports and goods. Also, the rubber materials have different applications in the automotive industry, oil and gas, medical products, and plastics. Companies’ strategic planning to increase the production of synthetic rubber for the global market. The demand increased as new applications were introduced to the market. The stability of oil prices will have the rubber market steady which always leads to optimal pricing. The diver for Butadiene rubber applications is to maximize production by having different kind of materials that applied for several products. The global business development indicated the ability to increases the synthetic rubber market rubber and capacities, which will enhance the chemical process techniques, new technology design, and efficiency that will maximize production and minimize product cost. Looking into the price difference between synthetic and natural rubber, many fluctuation variables were introduced in the price of each type. For example, synthetic rubber price is high, depending on crude oil, natural gasoline and naphtha prices, since those feedstocks are fed to the cracking units, as C4 is one of the cracking products. Therefore, any change in the oil prices will influence the butadiene price, which is the feed for most rubber plants. In addition, the utilities required for those plants to operate have a major impact on overall price. On the other hand, Natural rubber is an agricultural product and dependent on soil type and weather.
Change of business models of Ukrainian insurance companies in the conditions of COVID-19
Authors: Polinkevych Oksana , Glonti Vladimer , Baranova Viktoriya , Levchenko Valentyna , Yermoshenko Anastasiya
Published: January 2022

Insurance companies form their own business models based on the interests of stakeholders. Changes in business models are due to the impact of COVID-19, deepening digitalization and customer orientation. Accordingly, the aim of the study is to systematize the approaches to business models of insurance companies using emerging market country (Ukraine) as an example, and to show the change in a business model according to the CANVAS approach under the influence pandemic. In accordance with the purpose of the study, business models of insurance companies were systematized and grouped into blocks: value-based, structural, complex, and strategic. The strategic block identifies strategic changes in the activities of insurance companies and reflects trends on the insurance market. With this in mind, business models of insurance companies should reflect the set of strategic decisions, their architecture, structure and facilitate the management of value creation operations on the insurance market. Business models have changed from traditional to innovative, hybrid and digital-oriented. The main changes in the business models of insurance companies are omnichannel communications, the launch of chatbots, Big Data, Mobile ID, Bank ID, online access to registers, Blockchain. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in business models towards socially responsible business and adherence to sustainable development goals.
Appreciative Learning for Immersive Reward System in Education Game Development
Authors: Haryanto Hanny , Harisa Ardiawan Bagus , Gamayanto Indra
Published: January 2022

Game replayability is very important in serious game to maximize the understanding for the learning content. The replayability is the result from the gameplay experience. Games have the advantage of providing a fun experience, and immersion is a vital element in game design to produce the experience. However, the design of immersion in games is often not well conceptualized so that it does not produce the expected experience. This study uses Appreciative Learning based reward system, which focuses on positive things such as peak achievements, opportunities, exploration of potential and optimism for the future. The reward activity consists of four stages, namely Discovery, Dream, Design and Destiny. Reward personalization is done by regulating reward behavior using artificial intelligence which runs in all four stages. Appreciative Learning will be used to design immersive experiences consisting of sensory, imaginary and challenge-based immersion, which are the three main elements of immersive games. Intelligent agent behavior is modeled using the Finite State Machine. This study produces an immersive reward design that is applied to the concept of Appreciative Learning in designing a serious game.
Gyroscope Implementation in Arcade Shooter Game “Full Metal Parabellum”
Authors: Haris Darius Andana , Pragantha Jeanny , Fabrian Husen Carmello
Published: January 2022

“Full Metal Parabellum” is a three-dimensional rail shooter game for smartphone with an Android Operating System. This game was created using Unity 3D game engine for Android platform. In this game, player will have to defeat all enemies in every stages. Player can move the in-game camera and aim by moving the smartphone around. This game is tested by black box testing, alpha testing, and beta testing with a survey distributed to 30 respondents. The survey shows that Full Metal Parabellum is a fun game that easy to play, and the gyroscope feature that was implemented in this game is working as planned.
Supreme Audit Institution of Indonesia: Interference in it’s Independence
Authors: Basri Aidel
Published: January 2022

Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) is the Supreme Audit Institutionof Indonesia. As afull member ofInternational Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), BPK is expected to abideby INTOSAI Framework of Professional Pronouncements (IFPP). IFPPcontains three categories of professional pronouncements which are principle, standard and guidance. All of themserve as a formal and authoritative announcement of the INTOSAI members. One of the most important and fundamental IFPP’s principle is the independence of SAI. SAI can only accomplish their tasks effectively and objectively if they are independent of the audited entity and are protected against anyinterference. This study discusses the implementation of IFPP’s principle ofthe independence of SAI byBPK, particularly on the aspect of independence to manage its own resources. The results of the study found that BPKhas not yet fully independent to manage itsown budget and audit staff.
Implementation of Regulatory and Supervisory Policy Authority in the Establishment of Internal SOP Against Credit Fraud in Indonesian Banking
Authors: Kusumawati Mustika Prabaningrum , Rahman Ari Nur , Rahman Panzi Aulia
Published: January 2022

Banking is one of the drivers and centers of a country's economy. Based on the authority they have, it is not surprising that the risk held by banks is very high. Therefore, banking is one of the business sectors that have very strict supervision. This paper discusses how the implementation of regulatory policy authorities applicable in Indonesia related to the establishment of internal banking Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in minimizing the potential for credit fraud and how internal and external supervisory authorities can become benchmarks in supporting the creation of anti-fraud policies, especially in credit fraud. There are two main factors that can create a potential credit fraud chain that leads to financial statement fraud: first, delays in updating regulatory policies; and second, ineffective and insensitive internal and external banking supervision. In addition, there needs to be a certain regulatory policy that deals with credit fraud, whether issued by the government, Bank Indonesia, OJK or internal Banking SOP itself.
Analysis of Policy, Supervision and Control Functions Through the Level of Efficiency, Effectiveness and Activity of the Village Budget (Case Study in Dawuan Tengah Village, Karawang for the Period 2017-2019)
Authors: Sari Eko Gumaya , Khoerunnisa Widya
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this research is to determine the function of policy, supervision and control through the ratio of effectiveness level, efficiency level and activity level of Village Budget in Dawuan Tengah Village. The Village Budget Report was obtained from the Secretary of Dawuan Tengah Village. This research uses quantitative and qualitative approaches. Processing the data analysis is done by means of the likert scale method and quantitative method by calculating the ratio of effectiveness level, efficiency level and activity level. Overall, it can be concluded that during a period of 3 years (2017-2019) the results and achievements of the village budget management have been very effective, very efficient and very maximal. The performance of the village government in allocating village fund budget is excellent. Village funds are able to make a better changes for Dawuan Tengah Village. The implementation of policy, supervision and control of the village budget is quite effective and efficient and all activities run very optimally so that there is no potential for fraud.
Integrity, Religiosity, Gender: Factors Preventing on Academic Fraud
Authors: Novianti Nurlita
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to explain and predict the effect of respondent integrity and religiosity in relation to the possibility of academic fraud, which is mostly done by students. The study was also supposed to look at the effect of gender on students’ academic fraud behavior. This study involved 102 accounting students from public universities in Malang, Indonesia. Researchers used survey methods to collect data, and data were analyzed by SPSS software using multiple linear regression and moderated regression analysis. The findings of this study indicate that a lack of integrity and religion has a negative impact on the likelihood of academic fraud. This shows that students with higher levels of honesty and religion are less likely to commit academic fraud. While gender did not appear to have a substantial impact on the effect between integrity, religiosity, and the likelihood of academic cheating, both male and female students had similar levels of integrity and religiosity. The findings of this study will be useful for universities in formulating academic policies related to academic fraud prevention measures.
EMİNE IŞINSU’NUN ANKARA’SI YAHUT ANKARA’NIN DAR ZAMANLARI
Authors: KOÇAKOĞLU Bedia
Published: January 2022

Türk edebiyatında şiir, hikâye, tiyatro, deneme türlerinde de eserleri olmasına rağmen romancılığı ile tanınan Emine Işınsu (1938-2021), sanatını ağırlıklı olarak ideolojisi için kullanan isimlerden biridir. Bu bağlamda kaleme aldığı romanlarında sıklıkla düşünce dünyasının izleri görülür. Onun romanlarında mekânlar da fikirlerin sahneleri olarak işlenir. Sanatçının Tutsak (1975), Canbaz (1982), Cumhuriyet Türküsü (1993), Nisan Yağmuru (1997) ve Hacı Bayram (2005) adlı eserlerinde kurguya hizmet eden ana mekânlardan biri de Ankara’dır. Şehir, Işınsu’nun eserlerine mekânları, yaşam alanları, doğası, tarihî, demografik yapısı, ekonomisi, sosyal hayatı ile girer. Ancak bu nesnel görüntülerinin dışında sembolik karşılıklar bağlamında Işınsu’nun Ankara’sı tam olarak dar zamanlara işaret eder. Toplumun içinde bulunduğu varlık mücadelesi, daralan zamanı Türk milleti lehine genişletmeye çalışır gibidir. Örneğin Augustus Tapınağı’nın yanına yaptırılan Hacı Bayram Veli Camii ve Türbesi, Asya’dan Anadolu’ya göç eden Türklerin varlıklarını kanıtlamak için imza atmaları anlamına gelir. Cumhuriyet Türküsü’nde dikkati çeken Ankara-İstanbul mukayesesi merkez-taşra çatışması bağlamında medeniyet tartışmasına işaret eder. Gazi Eğitim Enstitüsünde yaşanan sağ-sol çatışmalarının ele alındığı Canbaz’da Ankara, Millî Mücadele’den sonra başka bir var oluşun hikâyesini anlatır. Tüm olumlu olumsuz yansımaların nihayetinde daralan Ankara zamanları, “muzaffer Türk Milleti’ni” özgürce yaşamaya davet eden bir umut gibi durmaktadır. Çalışmada Emine Işınsu’nun anılan romanları üzerinden çizdiği Ankara panoraması sunulmaya çalışılacaktır. Şehrin farklı tarihlerde romana yansıyan nesnel görüntülerinin yanı sıra yazarın dünyasındaki sembolik karşılıkları da aktarılacaktır. Bu noktada Işınsu’nun Ankara’sının bir milletin hem fiili hem de fikri açıdan var olma davası üzerinden nasıl şekillendiği ele alınacaktır.
Language, Ecology and the Stories We Live By: The Ecolinguistics of Tholkappiyam
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT, Vellore., Vaishali V Shri , Rukmini S. ,   Sr. Assistant Professor, Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT, Vellore
Published: January 2022

The term “ecolinguistics” is relatively a recent discussion with Eliar Haugen (1972) bringing up the concept of “The ecology of Language”. Since then, various methods and approaches to the field have been suggested to study the language-ecology interaction, primarily from the west. As a result, ecolinguistics is conceived as a new-born western discipline. However, Ecolinguistics, as the term suggests is the specialized study of language-ecology interaction. The “feeling” of the existence of the necessary relationship between language and ecology even before makes us ask the question if the concept of ecolinguistics has not been discussed by linguists before 20th Century. The ancient Tamil linguistic treatise called Tholkappiyam (dated between 6th BCE to 8th CE) presents the fundamental nature of the relationship between ecology, language and culture through the theory called Tinai. The paper primarily draws attention to look into the linguistic philosophy of Tholkappiyam through an ecological perspective. From the ecolinguistic perspective, the paper analyses Tinai based on three criteria: Ecosophy, Aspects of Language-ecology-culture interaction and the theoretical framework of Tinai. Having analysed from the aforementioned criteria, the paper advocates that the framework of Tinai can contribute to the ecolinguistic studies parallel to the philosophies of Edward Sapir (1912) and Hagege (1985).
Master Students’ Perceptions of Blended Learning in the Process of Studying English during COVID 19 Pandemic in Ukraine
Authors:   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Ukraine., Bezliudna Vita , Shcherban Iryna , Kolomiyets Olena , Mykolaiko Volodymyr , Bezliudnyi Roman
Published: January 2022

The academic year 2020/2021 in higher education institutions in Ukraine began under the conditions of deteriorating epidemiological situation caused by the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Students’ training was recommended to be carried out in the form of distance learning or blended learning. This research aims to analyse Master students’ perceptions of blended learning in the process of studying English in higher education institutions. The study presents the integrated course “Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (English)” developed for Master students of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University. The experiment involves 84 respondents. The empirical basis of the study is the results obtained during three-months’ work with master students. Theoretical, empirical and statistical methods are used to conduct the study. The study investigates benefits and challenges of blended learning in studying English by Master students. The results of the questionnaire indicate the quality of teaching the course “Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (English)” as moderately positive and point out blended learning as an essential streamlined approach for creating effective learning experiences. The obtained results confirm the favourable Master students’ perceptions of blended learning in studying English during Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the findings of the study, which indicate benefits and challenges of blended learning in studying English, the authors give recommendations to improve the course “Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (English)”.
Inclusive learning strategies to enhance reading skill among the students with reading disability: An Occupation and Participation Approach to Reading Intervention (OPARI) in the rural Indian classroom
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Vinoliya D. Annuncy , Ponniah R. Joseph ,   Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Published: January 2022

Reading is a challenging task for reading disability for which they need comprehensive strategies like sensory and neurocognitive requirements. With this notion, the article aims to find, the appropriate pedagogies and clinical practices used for intervening the reading disability in Indian public schools. To examine, qualitative interviews were conducted with ten high school teachers and four special education teachers, who work in Government schools in India especially in the state of Tamil Nadu. The interview focused the opinions of the teachers on reading disability, facilities and pedagogies provided to the reading disability and from the interview, the study has derived the results in three main themes as, teachers’ views on reading disabilities, inadequate teaching strategies for reading disabilities, special education to the reading disabilities. In the discussion section, the article attempts to resolve the issues raised in the interview by introducing an exclusive approach to intervene reading disability. The article incorporates the principles of the Occupational Participation and Adaptation to Reading Intervention approach (OPARI) to intervene the reading disability and attempts to find a solution to the issues. In addition, the article attempts to justify the neuroscience behind the OPARI by highlighting the dopamine activation in the brain while adapting to reading. In the conclusion section, the article emphasizes therapeutic associative teaching and the need to implement OPARI in Indian classrooms.
Application of Video Based Learning and other digital materials for online classes in Japan
Authors:   Aichi Shukutoku University, Miller Adam L.
Published: January 2022

The paper aims to examine the use of multimedia and Video Based Learning (VBL) in classes in Japanese universities, which may have moved from face-to-face to online platforms. It will also attempt to investigate if there are any tangible benefits to these materials/platforms being used, and if their continued use (after classes return to the classroom) may be advantageous to teachers or their students.