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Perbandingan Pengaruh Laba dan Value Added pada Return Saham
Authors: Wardana Gentha Putri , Wirama Dewa Gede
Published: July 2019

The information of value added is considered to be a better company performance measure and has better association on stock returns compared to earning information that is often used. This study aims to compare the relative information content of earnings and value added in explaining stock returns. This research conducted on all companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2017. 308 samples were taken using random sampling method. The data analysis technique was simple linear regression. It was found that EVA and FVA as proxies of value added outperformed earnings. EVA is also found to be more associated with stock returns compared to FVA. The theoretical implication is in addition to references to further research regarding company performance measurement and stock returns. The practical implications is a matter of consideration for investors to make investment decisions and reference for corporate in financial decision making according to preferences of shareholders.

Keywords: Earning, economic value added, financial value added, stock return, relative information content
Pengaruh Pengendalian Internal, Moralitas Individu Dan Budaya Etis Organisasi Pada Kecenderungan Kecurangan Akuntansi
Authors: Chandrayatna I Dewa Gede Praditya , Ratna Sari Maria Mediatrix
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of internal control, individual morality and organizational ethical culture on accounting fraud tendencies. This research is located at PT. Regional Development Bank (BPD) Bali. The population in this study were 236 employees of PT. BPD Bali. The number of samples used was 172 employees using the nonprobability sampling method specifically purposive sampling. Data was collected through survey methods with questionnaire instruments. The results of this research questionnaire were measured using a modified Likert scale. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis techniques. Based on the results of multiple linear regression analysis, it is shown that internal control, individual morality and organizational ethical culture negatively influence accounting fraud tendencies. The implication of this research theoretically is supporting the theory of fraud triangle and the theory of moral development.

Keywords: internal control, individual morality, organizational ethical culture, accounting fraud tendency
Analisis Reaksi Pasar Atas Peristiwa Pilkada Serentak Tahun 2018
Authors: Wahyu Suryani Ni Nyoman , Rasmini Ni Ketut
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine market reaction in the event of simultaneous regional elections in 2018. This research is an event study with a period of observation for 7 days. The study was conducted on companies classified as LQ45 from February to July 2018. The population in this study was 45 companies. The method of determining the sample used is a non probability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. The sample obtained was 37 companies. The market reaction to the 2018 simultaneous regional elections was measured using abnormal return and trading volume activity. The data analysis technique used is paired-sample t-test. The test results show that there is no difference in average abnormal return and trading volume activity before and after the events of simultaneous regional elections. This shows that simultaneous regional elections in 2018 did not cause market reaction because there was no information content on the event.

Keywords: Event study, abnormal return, politics
Pengaruh Independensi Keahlian Profesi Motivasi Kerja Pengalaman Kerja Dan Tingkat Pendidikan Terhadap Kinerja Pengawas Koperasi
Authors: Kodyawati Putu , Dewi Luh Gede Krisna
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study was to obtain empirical evidence of the effect of independence, professional expertise, work motivation, work experience and level of education on the performance of cooperative supervisors in Klungkung District. This research was carried out in all cooperatives in Klungkung District. The population is 126 supervisors. The number of samples taken was 66 supervisors with a purposive sampling method. Data collection is done through surveys and questionnaires. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. Based on the results of the analysis it was found that independence, professional expertise, work motivation, work experience and education level simultaneously had a positive effect on supervisor performance. Partially that independence, professional expertise, work motivation, work experience and level of education also influence the performance of supervisors.

Keywords: Independence, professional proficiency, motivation
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Manajerial dan Komisaris Independen Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Dengan CSR sebagai Variabel Mediasi
Authors: Ardianti Yunita , Akram Akram , Surasni Surasni
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of managerial ownership and independent commissioners on corporate value through CSR. This research was conducted at mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2017. The population in this study were 82 companies and 36 research samples using purposive sampling method. This study uses path analysis with SPSS 23. Analysis tools. The results of this study indicate that managerial ownership and independent commissions influence CSR simultaneously. Managerial ownership, independent commissioners and CSR have no effect on company value simultaneously. Managerial ownership does not partially affect CSR and companyvalue. Independent commissioners do not partially influence CSR and company value.

Keywords: Corporate Value, CSR, Managerial Ownership, Independent    Commissioner
Pengaruh Corporate Social Responsibility, Sales Growth, dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Tax Avoidance
Authors: Januari Desak Made Dwi , Suardikha I Made Sadha
Published: July 2019

Effective Tax Rate (ETR) is used in the measurement of tax avoidance which shows the income tax expense paid by the company from the total income before tax obtained by the company. The population used in this study were all manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2014-2017 with a total of 159 companies. The method of determining the sample in this study is a non-probability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. The number of samples in this study is 36 annual report observations from 9 manufacturing sector companies that have been listed on the Stock Exchange in 2014-2017. The technique analysis used in this study is multiple linear regression. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that CSR has a negative effect on tax avoidance, sales growth has positive effect on tax avoidance, and profitability does not affect tax avoidance.Keywords: Tax avoidance, corporate social responsibility, sales growth, dan profitability
Pengaruh Kemampuan Teknik Personal, Keterlibatan Pemakai, Pelatihan Dan Pendidikan Pada Kinerja Sistem Informasi Akuntansi
Authors: Putu Ardiwinata I Gusti Ngurah , Sujana I Ketut
Published: July 2019

Information systems are the basis for the running of business today. Organizations need information systems to maintain competitiveness. The purpose of this study was to find out and obtain empirical evidence regarding the influence of personal technical skills, user involvement, training and education on the performance of accounting information systems. The population of this research is all LPD employees in the city of Denpasar. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, so that the number of respondents obtained as many as 99 employees. Respondents in this study were the chairman, administration, cashier / admin and employees in the LPD who had used computer-based SIA directly. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that personal technical abilities, user involvement, and training and education have a positive and significant effect on the performance of accounting information systems in LPD in Denpasar City.

Keywords: Personal technical skills, user involvement, training and education, SIA performance
Analisis Reaksi Pasar Atas Pengumuman Stock Split
Authors: Paramitha Dyah
Published: July 2019

This study reexamines market reaction on stock split announcement. The reexamination was triggered by the increase in the number of investors and occurrence of stock splits recently. The study was conducted in the Indonesia Stock Exchange with the number of samples taken using the non-participant observation method with a purposive sampling technique of 56 companies. Data was collected from the Indonesia Stock Exchange and Yahoo Finance websites. This study uses a 7-day event window. Expected return iscalculated by the market- adjusted model. The analysis technique used is one sample t-test on the cumulative abnormal return. Based on the results of the analysis it is found that there is a positive abnormal return around the announcement of stock split. It shows that stock split has information content.Keywords: Stock split, market reaction, abnormal return.
Pengaruh Budgetary Goal Characteristics, Komitmen Organisasi, Dan Motivasi Pada Kinerja Manajerial dengan Gaya Kepemimpinan Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Misdiantari Aristiani Ida Ayu , Sri Harta Mimba Ni Putu
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of budgetary goal characteristics, organizational commitment, and motivation on managerial performance using transformational leadership style as a moderating variable. This research was conducted on the Denpasar City Government. The data analysis technique used is Test Moderated Regression Analysis. The population in this study amounted to 31 SKPD and the number of samples in this study were 93 people. This  study concluded that 1)budgetary goal characteristics negatively affected managerial performance (significance 0.375); 2)organizational commitment has a positive effect on managerial performance (significance 0.081); 3)motivation has a positive effect on managerial performance (significance 0,000); 4)transformational leadership style can moderate (strengthen) the influence of budgetary goal characteristics on managerial performance (significance 0.034); 5)transformational leadership style cannot moderate (weaken) the influence of organizational commitment on managerial performance (significance 0.769); 6)leadership style was able to moderate (strengthen) the effect of motivation on managerial performance (significance 0.003).

Keywords: Budgetary goal characteristics, organizational commitment, motivation, managerial performance, transformational leadership style
Pengaruh Profitabilitas Dan Kompleksitas Operasi Pada Audit Delay Dengan Ukuran Perusahaan Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Putra Adhika Candra , Wiratmaja I Dewa Nyoman
Published: July 2019

This study aims to examine the effect of profitability and operational complexity on audit delay and test the effect of size of the company as moderating variable. This research was conducted at mining companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2017 which were accessed through www.idx.co.id. The sampling method used was purposive sampling with a total sample of 50. The analysis technique used in this study was Multiple Linear Regression to examine the direct effect of profitability and operational complexity on audit delay and Moderated Regression Analysis to test firm size as moderating influence profitability and operational complexity in audit delay. The results showed that profitability had negative effect on audit delay. The operational complexity has no effect on audit delay. The size of the company strengthens the negative effect of audit delay on profitability. Firm size is not able to moderate the influence of operational complexity on audit delay.

Keywords: Profitability, complexity of company operation, firm size, audit delay
Adição de farinha de resíduos de guavira em barra de cereais: caracterização físico-química e aceitabilidade sensorial entre crianças
Authors: Novello Daiana , Cain Jessica Patrícia , Silva Ana Carolina Gaspar da , Soares Jaqueline Machado , Santos Mirelly Marques Romeiro , Amaral Luane Aparecida do , Santos Elisvânia Freitas dos
Published: July 2019

Introdução: A guavira é uma fruta nativa do cerrado brasileiro. Geralmente, a polpa é utilizada pela indústria na elaboração de produtos alimentícios, contudo seus resíduos são descartados. O uso de subprodutos pode ser uma estratégia para melhorar o aporte nutricional de alimentos normalmente consumidos, além de reduzir o lixo orgânico depositado no meio ambiente. Objetivo: Avaliar a aceitabilidade sensorial de barra de cereais adicionada de diferentes níveis de farinha de resíduos de guavira (FRG) entre crianças. Também, determinar a composição físico-química do produto padrão e daquele com maior teor de FRG e aceitação semelhante ao produto tradicional. Metodologia: Foram elaboradas 6 formulações de barra de cereais: F1: padrão (0% de FRG) e as demais adicionadas de 2% (F2), 4% (F3), 6% (F4), 8% (F5) e 10% (F6) de FRG. Participaram da avaliação sensorial 62 julgadores não treinados, com idade entre 7 a 10 anos. Resultados: Maiores notas para os atributos de aparência, aroma, sabor, cor e para a aceitação global e intenção de compra foram verificadas para a formulação padrão quando comparada a F6. As demais amostras não apresentaram diferença significativa (p>0,05). A textura não foi influenciada pela adição de FRG. Assim, a formulação F5 foi considerada aquela com maior teor de FRG (8%) e com aceitação sensorial similar ao produto tradicional. Maiores teores de cinzas, lipídio, carboidrato, energia e fibras foram verificados para F5 quando comparada à formulação padrão. Conclusão: Um nível de adição de até 8% de FRG em barra de cereais é bem aceito pelas crianças e melhora o perfil nutricional do produto.
PROSPECTS OF THE APPLICATION OF SUPRAMOLECULAR GELS IN EXPERIMENTAL SURGERY
Authors: Valiev Timur M. , Petrova Margarita B. , Mokhov Evgeny M.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To analyse the effect of supramolecular gels on the healing of experimental wounds using the approaches of problem-critical analysis. Materials. 29 Russian and foreign publications indexed in RSCI (E-library, “Advanced Search” mode), Scopus (“Article title, abstracts, keywords”), Web of Science (basic mode), PubMed (basic search mode), Cochrane (“Article title, abstracts, keywords” mode) databases were analysed. Results. Generalization of literature data published on the application of supramolecular gels under analysis for wound regeneration and repair was carried out. Conclusion. Damage to the skin and deeper tissues is an urgent medical problem, which leads to a constant search for means to stimulate the regeneration of wounds. Supramolecular gels are promising compounds, which can be different in terms of chemical composition. These compounds can form and break down under the inﬂuence of various chemical and physical factors. Important properties of supramolecular gels involve the ability to perform the transport function for the delivery of biologically active substances to the tissues, as well as their antibacterial effect and wound-healing properties.
THE ENCEPHALOMYOCARDITIS VIRUS (EMCV) AND ITS ZOONOTIC POTENTIAL (A LITERATURE REVIEW). PART II. PATHOGENESIS. THE CIRCLE OF SUSCEPTIBLE ORGANISMS
Authors: Kalajdzhjan Akop A. , Kade Azamat Kh. , Polyakov Pavel P. , Gudmanova Alla I.
Published: July 2019

According to literature data, both the direct action of (B2 *, L, 2A) viral proteins and the inﬂammatory response of the body are distinguished among the Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) virulence factors. Depending on the EMCV strain and the type of the infected animal, the severity and nature of the disease is shown to be characterized by specific clinical manifestations. Differences in the pathogenetic mechanisms of tissue lesions depending on the magnitude of the virus infectious dose are established, e.g., in the development of EMCV-induced diabetes. The EMCV action was studied in vivo on such experimental animals as pigs, rodents and monkeys. The range of affected animals is extremely wide, with the infection being common almost everywhere. Thus, numerous works describe a fairly high immunological stratum among people, as well as disease outbreaks among the population. It is concluded that EMCV is dangerous not only for zoos and primatological centres, but also has a clear zoonotic potential.
BARDET — BIEDL SYNDROME WITH CONGENITAL KIDNEY MALFORMATION IN A 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Authors: Burlutskaya Anna V. , Savelyeva Natalia V.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To show the variety and severity of the clinical symptoms of a rare hereditary disease — Вardet — Biedle syndrome — in a14-year-old girl. Materials and methods. We carried out a retrospective analysis of anamnestic data, the course of the disease, laboratory and instrumental data, as well as the therapy of a 14-year-old patient with Вardet-Вiedlе syndrome. Results. A 14-year-old patient with hereditary Вardet — Вiedlе syndrome (polydactyly, mental retardation, progressive obesity, pigment retinopathy) was found to have a congenital abnormality of kidney development — hypoplasia and dysplasia of the only right kidney complicated by chronic secondary pyelonephritis with the development of chronic kidney disease. Urine tests revealed leukocyturia, bacteriuria and proteinuria. The echo-signs of diffuse changes in the parenchyma of the right kidney were found during the ultrasound kidney examination. The left kidney was not determined. The conclusion of dynamic renal scintigraphy: the image of the left kidney is not reliably visualized (a sharp decrease in the function or absence of the kidney), the preserved filtration function and a moderate decrease in the excretory function of the right kidney. Intoxication syndrome, leukocyturia, bacteriuria and proteinuria were relieved against the background of antibacterial (Ceftriaxone) and symptomatic therapy. Conclusion. We have described a clinical case of the Вardet — Вiedlе syndrome with congenital kidney malformation (impaired function), but with the normal structure of the internal reproductive organs and sexual development. In the future, due to the development of chronic kidney disease, the patient should receive specialized nephrological care, as well as be observed by endocrinologist due to a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
MANAGEMENT OF PREGNANCY AND LABOUR AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: CLINICAL CASE
Authors: Kutsenko Irina I. , Batmen Saida K. , Kade Setenay R. , Tkhatl Marieta M.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To present a clinical case of pregnancy and childbirth in a woman with a kidney transplant with a favourable outcome for the mother and the fetus. Materials and methods. We studied all medical documents — the pregnancy record, observations and delivery record — of a woman with a transplanted kidney. Clinical case. The article describes the clinical observation of a pregnant woman, who is intended for continuous immunosuppressive therapy after the operation on cadaveric kidney allotransplantation. Conclusion. Pregnancy management in patients with a transplanted kidney should be carried out under the supervision of an obstetrician-gynecologist, nephrologist and urologist, as well as under the permanent clinical and laboratory monitoring of all indicators of the mother’s body (blood and urine tests, blood pressure control) and the fetus (ultrasound, Doppler). This category of patients belongs to a high-risk group in terms of complications for the mother and fetus.
AUTOIMMUNE BRAINSTEM ENCEPHALITIS (CLIPPERS-SYNDROM): A CASE REPORT
Authors: Barabanova Marianna A. , Krivomlina Elena V. , Berezhnaya Maria A. , Teplyakova Elizaveta A.
Published: July 2019

Aim. In this paper, we aim to analyse our own clinical observation of a patient with CLIPPERS syndrome on the basis of available literature data. Materials and methods. The medical record of a patient treated at the Neurology Unit of the S.V. Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 (Kradnodarsy Krai) was investigated, along with available national and foreign literary sources. Results. The patient was diagnosed with autoimmune brainstem encephalitis (CLIPPERS syndrome) on the basis of the diagnostic CLIPPERS syndrome criteria modified and adapted by W. Tobin and co-authors in 2017. Among them are: 1) subacute development of symptoms for the pons and cerebellum lesions along with other signs of CNS damage (onset is characterised by diplopia and ataxia); 2) good response to glucocorticosteroid (GCS) therapy; 3) lack of involvement of the peripheral nervous system; 4) enhanced MRI lesions homogeneously accumulating contrast agents without a mass effect; 5) a significant decrease in the accumulation of contrast material during GCS therapy; 6) absence of myelin loss. Conclusion. Considering that the GCS therapy produces a rapid and significant effect, it is important to focus on early detection and treatment of this disease through the development of more accurate markers and evaluation criteria for its diagnosis.
COMPARISON OF EJECTION FRACTION AND END VOLUMES OF THE LEFT VENTRICLE AS INDICATORS OF THE SEVERITY OF HEART FAILURE
Authors: Gazizova Dinara Sh.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To demonstrate that the end volumes are indicative of the severity of the left ventricle pathological condition not only under preserved, but also under reduced ejection fraction. Material and methods. 32 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure, as well as with complete monitor and computer and echocardiographic control were examined. Results. The sensitivity of the ejection fraction and end volumes to the severity of heart failure (stroke index from 15.3 to 57.2, average 29.5±1.6; ejection fraction from 16.5 to 48.0, average 27.4±127; heart rate from 52 tо 113, average 81.8±2.4) was established. It is shown that the percentage change (sensitivity) of the ejection fraction (55%) is much lower than that of the end diastolic volume index (190%) and that of the end systolic volume index (438%) to the severity of heart failure. Conclusion. Indices of end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes of critical patients with dilated cardiomyopathy are more sensitive to the severity of heart failure than the ejection fraction. It is advisable to use end volumes as indicators of heart failure. An adequate quantitative assessment of the severity of heart failure should include the heart rate (duration of the cardiac cycle T).
SPECIFICS OF PSYCHOMOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT OUTCOMES OF PERINATAL HYPOXIC BRAIN INJURY
Authors: Kleshchenko Elena I. , Shimshenko Elena V.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To analyse the psychomotor development of children with different outcomes of perinatal hypoxic brain injury and to assess the effectiveness of nootropic therapy in terms of formation of speech skills and cognitive activity. Materials and methods. The study included 136 children having suffered from asphyxia during labour and/or intrauterine hypoxia. The analysis of the neurological pathology and psychomotor development in the children was carried out during the first two years of their life. Neurological deficit was formed in 55 (40.4%) children; the remaining children exhibited functional disorders of the nervous system. The evaluation of the children’s psychomotor development was carried out using the Clinical Adaptive Test/Clinical Linguistic and Auditory Milestone Scale (CAT/ CLAMS). The level of motor development in the children with cerebral palsy was determined using the System for Assessing Global Motor Functions. Results. Functional disorders of the nervous system were manifested in the hyperactivity syndrome, tempo-retarded development and dissociation of speech, cognitive and motor functions. The global nature of hypoxic brain damage in children with neurological deficit determined the predominance of severe disorders in motor functions, cognitive activity and speech development. According to the study, neurological deficit was more often formed in premature babies, but severe impairments in motor functions due to pronounced destructive changes in the brain prevailed in mature babies. The study showed the effectiveness of nootropic drugs in children with functional disorders of the nervous system, as well as in children with neurological deficit without pronounced structural changes in the brain. Conclusion. An analysis of psychomotor development and assessment of the effectiveness of nootropic therapy in young children with perinatal hypoxic brain damage allows the adequacy of the rehabilitation for correction of the revealed violations to be determined.
SEX-SPECIFIC DIFFERENCES IN RISK FACTORS AND THEIR CORRELATION IN PATIENTS WITH ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION (STAGE III)
Authors: Korichkina Lyubov N. , Borodina Viktoria N. , Poselyugina Olga B.
Published: July 2019

Aim.This paper is aimed at identifying risk factors (RFs) and assessing their correlation in men and women with essential hypertension (stage III) under medical treatment.Materials and methods.Ninety-eight patients (45 men and 53 women) with essential hypertension (stage III) were examined. All of them were divided into two groups by sex. Both groups were studied for risk factors (age, disease duration, body mass index), as well as the following indicators: blood lipids; blood glucose; total bilirubin and its fractions; alanine aminotransferase (ALT); aspartate aminotransferase (AST); blood creatinine with the calculation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) using MDRD and CKD-EPI equations.Results.Sex-specific differences in RFs and their correlation in patients with essential hypertension (stage III) are presented. The frequency of comorbid pathology and associated conditions, as well as the amount of medication used by men and women is shown.Conclusion.Women are diagnosed with essential hypertension 4 years earlier; BMI values correspond to Class 1 obesity; GFR level corresponds to Stage 3 of chronic kidney disease; whereas men have higher levels of direct bilirubin, ALT and blood creatinine. Comorbid pathology is significantly more common in women, with diabetes mellitus being the most commonly detected such a pathology. The risk factor correlation in men and women is different, having a statistically significant multidirectional correlative relationship. All of the considered issues require further systematic study, as well as a rational approach to the prescription of medical therapy and the risk factor correction, taking the patient’s sex into account.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAMME IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND OBESITY
Authors: Ovsyannikov Evgeny S. , Budnevsky Andrey V. , Shkatova Yanina S.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation programme in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obesity. Materials and methods. The study included two groups of patients. The first group consisted of 44 patients with COPD and obesity (23 men and 21 women; median age — 57.47±0.76 years; average body mass index (BMI) — 34.1±1.24 kg/m2) who were receiving only standard medical treatment for COPD. The second group consisted of 44 patients (22 men, 22 women; median age — 56.07±0.83 years, average BMI — 33.4±1.62 kg/m2) who were undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation along with the standard medical treatment for COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation programme involved group training of COPD patients including dietary recommendations, graduated exercise, as well as recommendations on smoking cessation. At the initial stage and 12 months after the study, the severity of COPD symptoms was assessed using a visual analogue scale, the frequency of exacerbations and hospitalisations, spirometry parameters, as well as quality of life data obtained via the SF-36 questionnaire. Results. At 12 months into the study, patients from the second group showed a significant decrease in the number of COPD exacerbations and related hospitalisations; a decrease in the shortness of breath, cough, sputum production; as well as an improvement of the SF-36 questionnaire with respect to a number of points. At the same time, spirometry parameters did not improve significantly. Conclusion. Inclusion of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes in the standard treatment of patients with COPD and obesity contributes to providing higher effcacy of medical treatment, decreasing the load of main COPD clinical symptoms, as well as to reducing their impact on the patients’ health status and improving life quality.
COMPLEX MICROBIAL-ZOOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSTMORTEM PERIOD DURING THE PRODUCTION OF FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Authors: Lavrukova Olga S. , Sidorova Natalia A. , Tolmachev Igor A. , Prikhodko Andrey N. , Shigeev Sergey V.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To provide a complex microbial-zoological characteristics of the postmortem period. Materials and methods: Microbiological studies: material for examination was isolated from three species of animals, including domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) weighing 50-100 kg, domestic chickens (burnt and unburnt) (Gallus gallus) weighing 1.5–2 kg and house mice (Mus musculus) weighing 80 g. In addition, human corpses, bone remains and over 1000 microorganism isolates were investigated. Entomological studies: material for examination was isolated from human corpses and their bone remains (17), pigs (10), chickens (32), representatives of the mammalian class (20), 79 objects in total. 32394 insects were investigated. Studies of injuries caused by certain vertebrates: 34 human corpses and their bone remains were examined. Results. Main trends in the microbial decomposition of dead bodies have been determined, which are of great practical significance for the diagnosis of the remoteness of death during the course of forensic medical examination. General characteristics of the process of corpse decomposition by necrophilous insects are given. The effect of the thermal factor (high temperature) on the microbiological and entomological features of corpse decomposition has been established. Anatomical, topographical and morphological features of injuries caused by some vertebrates have been determined. Conclusion. Our results prove the existence of a close relationship between the objects of forensic medical examination and the microbial processes that occur during the decomposition of corpses and under the action of insects and scavengers.
HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF INTERMITTENT NORMOBARIC HYPOXIA UNDER THE RADIATION THERAPY OF THE RAT LIVER
Authors: Stryukov Dmitry A.
Published: July 2019

Aim. To study the effect of intermittent normobaric hypoxia (INH) during local irradiation of the rat liver in therapeutic doses (total focal dose 30 Gy for 10 fractions) on the biochemical parameters of blood serum characterizing liver function. Materials and methods. Blood sampling in the animals of the control group and in three tested groups was performed prior to the experiment and following the experiment (after 20 days), respectively. The following criteria of hepatocyte toxicity were investigated: the level of the general and direct bilirubin, general cholesterol and triglycerides, high- and low-density lipoproteins, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activity. Blood tests were performed using a Sapphire-400 (Tokyo Boeki ltd, Japan) automatic clinical analyzer with the standard Cormay (Poland) sets of reactants. Results. The experiment showed that the local radiation therapy on the liver region led to a growth in the indicators of pigment exchange, total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, triglycerides zdﬂ and transaminase activity. At the same time, the high-density lipoprotein level decreased. In the tested animals, INH application caused an increase in the bilirubin level and a change in lipid exchange indicators of the opposite direction in comparison with the animals receiving radiation therapy. INH did not change the transaminase activity. Liver radiation against the INH background led to less pronounced changes in blood biochemical indicators than in the group of animals having received exclusively radiation therapy. Such changes in blood indicators can be explained by a radioprotective effect of intermittent normobaric hypoxia. Conclusion. Intermittent normobaric hypoxia has a normalizing effect on the blood biochemical indices when performing local radiation therapy on the liver region.
AGE/SEX-SPECIFIC MORTALITY RATES FROM CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DISEASES AMONG OUTPATIENTS OF A KRASNODAR POLYCLINIC
Authors: Bolotova Elena V. , Kontsevaya Anna V. , Kovrigina Irina V. , Lyuberitskaya Larisa P.
Published: July 2019

Aim.In this work, we undertook a study of age/sex-specific mortality rates from circulatory system diseases and certain nosological forms in 2015 and 2018 among outpatients of Research Institute — Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 delivering primary healthcare services.Materials and methods.We studied age/sex-specific mortality rates from circulatory system diseases among adult population using the data from the medical records of deceased outpatients (Form 025/u), extracts from autopsy reports, as well as medical certificates of death for 2015 and 2018. Non-standardised and standardised mortality rates were calculated.Results.In 2015, all-cause mortality rate by the medical organisation reached 6.2 per 1,000 population, with the total number of deaths from circulatory system diseases amounting to 49.6%. The non-standardised mortality rates from the circulatory system diseases totalled 307.81 per 100,000 population, including the non-standardised mortality rates from cerebrovascular diseases (44.68), ischemic heart disease (129.08) and myocardial infarction (4.96). Standardised mortality rates from circulatory system diseases amounted to 201.96 (men — 70.58, women — 131.38). In 2015, chronic ischemic heart disease (41.94%) ranked first as the cause of mortality among circulatory system diseases followed by diagnoses requiring additional interpretation and examination of primary medical documentation (35.48%), i.e. not clearly defined causes of death; and cerebrovascular diseases (14.52%). In 2018, chronic ischemic heart disease also ranked first (47.54%) followed by cerebrovascular (36.21%) and other diseases (16.39%) (ICD codes I26, I71.1, R00.8).

Conclusion.It is shown that more attention from the cardiological and therapeutic services of primary health care is required in coding death-causing circulatory system diseases.
Building Information Modelling Skills in Construction Related Disciplines: A Social Network and Job Advertisement-Based Comparative Analysis
Authors: Rahimi A. Rahman  , Steven K. Ayer  , Pingbo Tang  , Matthew Eicher
Published: July 2019

Previous research efforts have attempted to identify the necessary Building Information Modelling (BIM) skills for individuals. However, prior works did not explore those needed for entry-level positions, and may be susceptible to respondents’ bias. This study proposes using methods that do not require individual responses to identify those skills that are related to BIM. Specifically, the authors suggest using publicly available data on social networking profiles. This paper presents the results of the authors’ research on identifying skills that are related to BIM and how they might be used in the industry. This study identifies those skills for graduating students by analysing social networking profiles and entry-level job advertisements. Additionally, the job tasks in those advertisements are analysed to illustrate how the skills might be used. This study performs those analyses to answer the following: (1) How do the skills differ between those that are possessed by individuals related to BIM and those that are listed in entry-level job advertisements that require BIM? And (2) How do the job tasks differ between BIM-specialized and nonBIM-specialized positions from the same entry-level job advertisements? The results suggest that there are discrepancies between the skills identified from the profiles and the advertisements. Additionally, while BIM skills may be a standard expectation in all positions in the future, there are BIM tasks that may disappear when BIM reaches maturity in the industry. Identifying and prioritizing the critical skills based on this type of analysis may enable educators to better prepare students for long-term success.
Integrated Design Studios: Education to Overcome Silo-thinking and Enable Full BIM-exploitation in AEC
Authors: Michael Filzmoser  , Iva Kovacic  , Dragos-Cristian Vasilescu
Published: July 2019

Building Information Modeling (BIM) related promises are numerous – reduction of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry fragmentation, construction cost, and delivery time, as well as lifecycle optimization have been advocated in both literature and practice. But so are the challenges of BIM adoption: establishment and standardization of BIM data structures or ensuring the necessary skills and competencies for planning process participants. In this paper we present ongoing research on the integration of BIM in education through student experiments, based on a BIM-supported integrated design studio (IDS). Thereby the various features of BIM technology adopted in multidisciplinary conceptual design stage are explored and evaluated. Quantitative and qualitative research, in form of questionnaires and focus group discussions, addresses the people and process related challenges in such collaborative BIMsupported building projects. The analysis of three cycles of such IDSs has shown that the participants appreciate the collaborative approach, and benefit from working with other disciplines by sharing knowledge; however BIMtechnology has not significantly contributed to the improvement of the design quality.
The Development of Inter-Disciplinary Belief Systems: The Effect of Academic Disciplines
Authors: Michael S. Puddicombe
Published: July 2019

In considering the skill set AECO professionals bring to bear in the realization of the built environment those that address technical issues are usually considered preeminent.  However, when issues move beyond those that can be solved by an individual, interpersonal skill may become equally important. Technical and interpersonal skills have a major impact on the nature of the inter-disciplinary relations that define the AECO industry and these relations are major contributors to the outcome of a project. The foundation for the technical skills is acquired through a set of prescribed courses during a student’s college education.  These skills result from a pedagogical approach that results in explicit knowledge.  We argue that the interpersonal skills and beliefs are also developed during this period.  However, they are predominately a by-product of the pedagogical approach and result in tacit knowledge that prescribes a mode of interaction with other professionals.  In this paper we begin to map this interpersonal skill set. We explore facets of this skill set and how a student’s tacit interpersonal skills change over the course of their college career. Understanding what students perceive as ‘truths’ and how these truths change during their educational experience will help us to develop pedagogical approaches that result in more effective inter-disciplinary relationships and ultimately superior projects.
Emotional Intelligence and Undergraduate Engineering Students
Authors: Charles Skipper  , Lindsay Greenlee  , Jannette Finch  , Kaitlin Marley
Published: July 2019

Engineers in construction and manufacturing are expected to be able to work with and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Engineering students entering the workforce must be not only technically competent, but also possess skills in working with other people.  These traits are frequently lacking with newly graduated engineering students due to the highly technical focus of their curriculum.  The opportunity to develop Emotional Intelligence skills is limited. This research proposed that Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) undergraduate students may possess a higher level of Emotional Intelligence than Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) undergraduate students.  The research also proposed that if differences were observed, that causal influences could be identified. Undergraduate engineering students at The Citadel completed The TalentSmart Emotional Intelligence Appraisal® along with demographic data and a variety of questions regarding their undergraduate experience. This research included freshman and senior students in Civil and Environmental (CEE) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at The Citadel.  These surveys suggested that undergraduate engineering students increase their EI score as they advance from Freshman to Senior year.  The surveys also suggest that Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) Majors do not advance in their EI scores from Freshman to Senior year as well as Civil and Environmental (CEE) majors.  A positive connection was established between work experience and the impact on higher levels of EI.  A positive correlation for growth in EI score was also demonstrated for students who attended high schools with smaller graduating classes. Based on the results of this research, the paper proposes CEE and ECE faculty place increased emphasis on encouraging students to pursue summer jobs, internships, and similar extracurricular programs.  Both CEE and ECE faculty should evaluate their curriculum with an eye towards inculcating learning opportunities for EI into course work.  Additionally, faculty and admission officials should give at least equal consideration to admitting students who graduate from smaller schools that may offer less college prep courses that may appeal to admissions officials.
Imagining a Sustainable Future: Shaping Emergent Thinking by Reflecting Through Aesthetic Action
Authors: Paul W. Chan  , Christine Räisänen
Published: July 2019

The contested nature of knowledge about sustainable development makes it difficult to embed sustainable development in engineering curricula, which tend to have a deterministic approach to understanding theoretical concepts.  Such an approach does not align well with the emergent thinking of sustainable development, where thinking about the future requires dealing not only with what is known, but also with what is unknown and at times unknowable.  Text-based approaches that privilege explicit and codified knowledge are limited in helping students visualise what a sustainable future might look like.  To facilitate such visualisation would require expansion of the repertoire of tools and artefacts beyond text-based materials.  In this article, we critically reflect on a series of student-centred ‘Open-space’ workshops over the past several years aimed at promoting debate and co-production of knowledge around developing sustainable futures using a range of artefacts such as pictorial illustrations, wiki terms, art materials and chill-out music. Attention is paid on critically appraising the role artefacts play in developing knowledge to empower students to collectively reflect on, imagine and visualise sustainable futures.
Untangling the Complexities of Successful Tendering Practices: Exploring the Factors Leading to Bidding Success from a General Contractor’s Perspective
Authors: Baris Bekdik  , Christian Thuesen
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this paper is to explore the complexity of tendering practices from a contractor perspective by investigating the conditions that lead to successful bid results. To do this, the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) method is used to describe combinations of conditions and their results. Empirical material collected through data mining of previously completed building projects in Denmark (quantitative data) is supported by data obtained from project managers of the same general contractor company (qualitative data) in order to holistically describe the combination of conditions that has resulted in particular tender results. The major finding of the analysis is a solution set explaining the path leading to the winning of project contracts; previous work experience between the client and general contractor, together with either previous work experience between the architect and general contractor for design-bid-build projects, or senior project manager involvement on the contractor’s side in design-build projects. The analysis illustrates how contracting companies whose existence is highly dependent on winning new contracts can learn from patterns abstracted from previous projects. The results will contribute to the development of more predictable project organizations and might thereby be used to help construction organizations allocate valuable resources during the bidding phase in the best way possible.
Factors influencing the post-award governance of PPP projects: A proposed framework
Authors: Venkata Santosh Kumar Delhi  , Ashwin Mahalingam
Published: July 2019

Managing the post-award phase of a PPP project is critical with respect to realizing the project’s intended benefits to society at large. The impact of institutional contexts as well as strategic action by project organizations on post-award project performance have often been studied individually. However, a comprehensive framework that combines these categories, identifies specific factors within each category, as well as outcomes relevant to the post-award phase of PPP projects is missing. This study attempts to develop such a framework through content analysis of 354 peer-reviewed journal articles. The developed framework was then refined and validated using a three round personal interview based Delphi process. In doing so, the study identifies 19 critical dimensions pertaining to institutional environments and project characteristics, and 13 different strategic mechanisms that can impact outcomes in the post-award phase of PPP projects. Further, 7 outcome dimensions - financial sustainability, adaptability, legitimacy, the extent of restructuring, sustained performance, conformance to budget and conformance to schedule - are identified and conceptualized as a seven-dimensional vector that can be taken together to assess post-award project performance. The paper concludes by discussing ways by which this framework can be used to assess and predict the outcomes of PPPs post award, and attempts to contribute to our understanding of how PPPs can be successfully designed for ease of governance across their lifecycle.