bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Just like me: Effects of value congruence on work-family enrichment
Authors:   Department of Clinical, Health and Applied Sciences, College of Human Sciences and Humanities, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, U.S.A., Sublett Lisa W. , Rhodes Dena ,   D. Hilton Associates, Houston, U.S.A., Penney Lisa M. ,   Department of Management, College of Business, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee, U.S.A., Bok Cody ,   JPMorgan Chase & Co., New York, U.S.A.
Published: July 2021

Work-family enrichment (WFE), also known as positive spillover between work and family, often improves employees’ well-being, physical health, and performance. Our study explores a process through which employees experience higher WFE when maintaining congruent values with the organization and supervisor based on segmentation-integration boundary management strategies. Using a sample of 287 employees from diverse industries and employment settings across the U.S., the results indicated that value congruence between subordinates and their organization/supervisor both positively predicted work-to-family enrichment. Family-supportive supervisor behaviors significantly mediated the relationship. Supervisor/subordinate gender matching did not significantly moderate the value congruence-FSSB relationship. In studying these effects with PROCESS mediation analysis, we merge and extend three major bodies of literature on spillover theory, person-environment fit theory, and boundary theory to explicate the process through which WFE develops when having congruent segmentation styles at work.
Modern View on the Problem of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with and without Comorbid Lesions of the Circulatory System (Literature Review, Clinical Case Description) (first notice)
Authors:   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Kobak L. , Abrahamovych O. ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Abrahamovych U. ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Chemes V. ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University
Published: July 2021

Context. The prevalence and incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the world is significant. In recent years, there has been a tendency of the SLE prevalence increase. despite the undoubted progress in understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of SLE, its diagnosis and treatment, the mortality of patients, including ones at young and working age, is higher than in the general population, and circulatory system lesions are ones of its main reasons in these cases. Objective. To analyze the literature, dedicated to the modern view on the problem of systemic lupus erythematosus with and without comorbid lesions of the circulatory system, describe the clinical case. Materials and methods. Content analysis, method of system and comparative analysis, bibliosemantic method of studying the current scientific investigations on modern principles of diagnosis and treatment of patients with SLE are used. A clinical case is described. Results. The article presents modern ideas about the etiological factors and pathogenesis of the disease. The clinical manifestations of SLE are very diverse. The problem of comorbidity and syntropy of lesions is relevant. Lesions of the cardiovascular system in the case of SLE can manifest itself in the form of pericarditis, myocarditis, endocarditis, lesions of the heart valves, coronary arteries, aorta, conduction system, pulmonary hypertension occurrence. The basic principles of drug therapy are also briefly considered. Conclusions. The results of the literature review indicate the importance of the problem of systemic lupus erythematosus, due to its widespread prevalence among the young and people of working age, lack of accurate knowledge about the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease, comorbid lesions of many organs and systems, including circulatory system, the development of severe and often life-threatening manifestations, the lack of clear recommendations that would predict the differentiated use of drugs taking into account comorbid syntropic lesions, which is also demonstrated in the described clinical case. Given this, systemic lupus erythematosus needs further in-depth study.
MODULATION OF MELOXICAM-INDUCED CHANGES IN GASTROINTESTINAL AND MOTOR ACTIVITY OF THE STOMACH BY APPLYING PLACENTA CRYOEXTRACT
Authors:   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. State Organization «Grigoriev Institute for medical Radiology and Oncology National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine», Hladkykh Fedir , Chyzh Mykola ,   Institute for Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Current approaches to reducing the ulcerogenicity of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are aimed primarily at eliminating the damaging effect on the gastric mucosa, and according to the literature, the use of proton pump inhibitors can even worsen the course of enteropathy. Objectives. To characterize the influence of cryopreserved placenta extract on the state of secretory and motor-evacuation activity of the stomach under the conditions of experimental meloxicam-induced gastropathy and enteropathy. Methods. Serial randomized placebo-controlled studies were performed on nonlinear rats and mice using a model of small intestine-induced gastrointestinal lesions. Gastric secretion in rats, gastric evacuation function and intestinal motor function in mice were studied with the help of standard methods. Results. The administration of meloxicam leads to a statistically significant increase (p <0.05) in the volume of gastric secretion by 31.6±7.3%, an increase in total acidity (p=0.002) by 7.7 [7.7; 16.6]% and a statistically significant increase (p<0.05) in peristaltic activity by 18.9% relative to intact animals. The administration of cryopreserved placenta extract led to a statistically significant (p=0.002) decrease in the ratio of free and total acidity by 2.3 times, with a statistically significant decrease (p<0.05) by 14.5% in peristaltic activity relative to intact animals. The combined threaded administration of meloxicam and cryopreserved placenta extract was accompanied by a decrease in the ratio of free and total acidity by 43.0±3.0%. Conclusion. The combined application of placental cryoextract and meloxicam eliminates meloxicam-induced hypersecretion of gastric juice and gastric hypermobility. The cryoextract has also proved to reduce the aggressiveness of gastric juice by reducing its free and increasing combined acidity.
OPTIC NERVE SHEATH DIAMETER, MEAN FLOW RATE, PULSATILITY INDEX AND PREECLAMPSIA
Authors:   “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz” Maternal Perinatal Hospital (HMPMPS), Paseo Tollocan Pte. 201. Col. Universidad, C.P. 50180, Toluca, México, Pérez Cruz Jorge Tonatiuh , González León Claudia ,   “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz” Maternal Perinatal Hospital (HMPMPS), Paseo Tollocan Pte. 201. Col. Universidad, C.P. 50180, Toluca, México, Mendieta Zerón Hugo ,   “Mónica Pretelini Sáenz” Maternal Perinatal Hospital (HMPMPS), Paseo Tollocan Pte. 201. Col. Universidad, C.P. 50180, Toluca, México Faculty of Medicine and Autonomous University of the State of Mexico. Paseo Tollocan s/n. Col. Universidad, C.P. 50120, Toluca, México
Published: July 2021

Background: Ultrasound has led to non-invasive neuromonitoring for surveillance and decision-making of aspects affecting the central nervous system. The aim was to determine the correlation between mean blood pressure and bilateral optic nerve sheath diameter, pulsatility index and mean flow rate of the middle cerebral artery in cases of preeclampsia/eclampsia. Methods: It was a prospective cohort study, including pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia/eclampsia who received medical attention in an Intensive Care Unit. The registered ultrasonographic measurements (optic nerve sheath diameter, pulsatility index and mean flow rate) were correlated against mean blood pressure at admission and after 24 and 72 hours. The recorded data were entered in an Excel sheet with subsequent use of the Social Science Statistics online web page. Results: The correlation analysis indicated that at admission, mean blood pressure had a significant negative correlation with mean flow rate (right: R2 = -0.52547, p = 0.04426 and left: R2 = -0.63628, p = 0.01077). In relation to optic nerve sheath diameter, the only positive and significant correlation was the one observed with mean blood pressure after 24 hours following admission (R2 = 0.56980, p = 02659). Conclusion: Mean flow rate measurements give more consistent and useful information than optic nerve sheath diameter in the hemodynamic evaluation of the preeclamptic women in the first 24 hours.
TOWARD A COHESIVE CLINICAL INTERPRETATION OF MENTAL DISORDERS IN SARS-COV-2 PANDEMIC: AN EXPERT OPINION
Authors:   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine, Filts Oleksandr , Fitkalo Oleh ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine, Lyzak Oksana ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine, Berezyuk Oleh ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine, Myshakivska Olha ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine, Samsonova Lyudmyla ,   Municipal Non-profit Enterprise of Lviv Regional Council "Lviv Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Dispensary", Lviv, Ukraine, Pritz Alfred ,   Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
Published: July 2021

Аbstract. As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, the observed increase in mental health issues requires more and more clinical attention. Mental disorders have become a major cause for disturbances in social adjustment, primarily due to disorders that fall into three clusters: prolonged fatigue (asthenia) with cognitive impairment; anxiety disorders with sleep disorders; and depression. The last two are also found in individuals who have not contracted SARS-CoV-2; they are seen as a result of their exposure to the stress of the pandemic. Therefore, to successfully manage the consequences of the pandemic, it is necessary to develop a cohesive clinical interpretation of mental disorders related to COVID-19 infection. Our proposed model would encompass all the above manifestations as follows: а) for the general population – by the triad of ‘nosogenic reactions’ with excessive (hyper-), normal (normo-) or ignoring (hyponosognostic) psychological responses to stress related to the semantics and individual significance of the SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis (nosos); b) for long COVID – by the biopsychosocial model as a typical combination of neurotoxic asthenia with cognitive impairment (Bonhoeffer’s neurobiological factor) that exacerbates ‘nosogenic’ anxiety and sleep disorders (psychological factor) and thus provokes a depressive response (as a social maladaptive factor)
Impacto del plan de vigilancia comunitaria por cuadrantes en la seguridad ciudadana del barrio Chapinero Central en Bogotá 2015-2018
Authors: Torres Reyes César Emilio
Published: July 2021

El Plan Nacional de Vigilancia Comunitaria por Cuadrantes implementado desde el año 2010 en Bogotá, ha sido una estrategia operativa para mejorar el plan de acción policial ante amenazas distribuidas en zonas relativamente pequeñas. Ahora bien, la evaluación de esta política no se ha medido en términos de eficacia en la disminución del crimen en barrios. Por esta razón, se decidió hacer un análisis para evaluar el impacto de dicho plan en Chapinero Central al ser el barrio con más denuncias de hurto de Bogotá. Los resultados de esta investigación otorgan luces para entender que el plan es eficaz pero el objetivo del mismo es el que parece ceñirse a una política que no tiene en cuenta la situación que se presenta en el barrio y por ende, los resultados no son los deseados.
La dispersión indígena y su presencia en el territorio de blancos y mestizos en el nororiente del Nuevo Reino de Granada siglos XVII Y XVIII
Authors: Pita Pico Roger
Published: July 2021

La acentuada disminución demográfica de la población indígena y la reducción de sus tierras de resguardo en el nororiente del Nuevo Reino de Granada, durante los siglos XVII y XVIII, aceleraron de manera paulatina la desbandada de estas comunidades ancestrales, siendo cada vez mayor el número de indios ausentes y forajidos que pasaban a vivir en las estancias y en las casas de blancos y mestizos o en los núcleos urbanos de las ciudades, villas y parroquias que eran, en su orden, las principales categorías del poblamiento español en auge. En ese contexto, este artículo tiene como propósito examinar las consecuencias de dicha dispersión indígena y su presencia creciente en los territorios ocupados por blancos y mestizos, lo cual a su vez se constituyó en una variable que influyó en la desarticulación y dispersión de aquellas comunidades, así como también en su vertiginoso proceso de miscegenación.
Historiografías en disputa. El caso de la revista Historia en la dictadura militar chilena (1973-1993)
Authors: López Cvitanic Nicolás
Published: July 2021

El presente artículo analiza el desarrollo de la historiografía chilena durante la dictadura militar mediante la producción generada por la revista Historia de la Universidad Católica de Chile. Considerando la cercanía del régimen con esta institución, se propone que en las publicaciones de la revista convivieron dos tendencias historiográficas. En primer lugar, y de forma predominante, una historiografía cercana al relato oficial de la dictadura y que empleaba elementos propios del historicismo decimonónico. En segundo lugar, una suerte de resistencia historiográfica que progresivamente fue incluyendo nuevas perspectivas y metodologías de la disciplina que se encontraban en auge a nivel global.
Evaluation of the effectiveness and satisfaction of the Learning to Forgive Program for the prevention of bullying
Authors: Sánchez-Hernández Óscar , Canales Ana , Peinado Ana , Enright Robert D.
Published: July 2021

Introduction.  Two pioneering studies in Spain are presented on the Learning to Forgive program inspired by the research of Robert Enright and his team, pioneers in the education of forgiveness. Study 1 aims to analyze whether teacher training in the Learning to Forgive Program increases their knowledge of forgiveness and Study 2 evaluates the satisfaction of the program for teenagers. Method.  In Study 1, the sample consisted of 88 primary and secondary school teachers, distributed in an experimental group (n = 63) and a control group (n = 25), belonging to 11 educational centers, and in Study 2 the sample consisted of 153 students belonging to 4 educational centers.  Results. In Study 1, statistically significant improvements were found in the forgiveness group regarding their knowledge of forgiveness and marginally significant in emotional forgiveness compared to the control group. In Study 2 participants noted, among other data, high satisfaction with the program and that it had helped them forgive in a remarkable way. Discussion and Conclusion.  In line with other studies, it is recommended to incorporate education in forgiveness into bullying prevention programs.
Motivación de logro y metas en la vida: Rol mediador de la inteligencia emocional
Authors: Salvador-Ferrer Carmen María
Published: July 2021

Introducción.  Se realiza un estudio ex post facto cuyo objetivo consiste en analizar la relación entre la motivación de logro y la inteligencia emocional en las metas vitales de los estudiantes, para conocer si la inteligencia emocional es una variable mediadora entre la motivación de logro y las metas vitales. Método.  El trabajo se llevó a cabo en una muestra de 311 estudiantes universitarios, en los que se aplicaron las escalas de Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS; Salovey et al., 1995), Escala de motivación de logro (ML; Morales, 2006) y escala de Metas en la vida (Wilding y Andrews, 2006). Se realizó un análisis de mediación, utilizando la macro PROCESS de SPSS, con técnicas brootstrapping (10000 brootstrapping, modelo 4 con un nivel de confianza del 95%). Resultados. Los resultados indican que la motivación de logro influye positivamente y significativamente sobre la inteligencia emocional y las metas vitales. Además, encontramos que la relación entre la motivación de logro y las metas vitales se encuentra mediada positivamente y significativamente por la inteligencia emocional. Discusión y conclusiones. Con estos hallazgos, nuestra investigación podría ofrecer una contribución innovadora ofreciendo un modelo teórico que muestra la relación establecida entre las variables, en el que se aprecia el papel amortiguador que la inteligencia emocional presenta en la influencia de la relación entre la motivación de logro y las metas vitales.
Life satisfaction in adolescents: relationship with parental style, peer attachment and emotional intelligence
Authors: Guijarro Gallego Alba , Martínez Pérez Antonia , Fernández Fernández Visitación , Alcántara-López Mavi , Castro Sáez Maravillas
Published: July 2021

Introduction. Theory and research support the idea that subjective well-being (positive / negative affect and life satisfaction) is a substantial construct in understanding psychological well-being and mental health. The relevance of life satisfaction in variables affecting psychological well-being has been studied. Life satisfaction in adolescents and its association with sex, age, parental educational styles, peer attachment and emotional intelligence was researched. Groups were compared according to degree of life satisfaction and its relationship with these variables. Method. The sample was composed of 285 secondary school students (49.8% male), average age 15.09 years (12 to 19), and self-report measures of variables were applied to be analyzed: Satisfaction with Life Scale-Child (SWLS-C), Parental Educational Style of Adolescents, Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) y Trait Meta-Mood-Scale-48 (TMMS-48). Results. Results showed a significant high level of satisfaction among adolescents. A significant higher score among boys compared to girls was confirmed, as in the younger compared to older. Correlations were statistically significant between life satisfaction and all dimensions from Parental Educational Style analyzed, except Behavioral Control; with Alienation and Confidence of Peer Attachment; and with Emotional Intelligence Clarity and Repair, as well as statistically significant differences among satisfaction groups in 12 of the 19 variables analyzed. Discussion and Conclusion. Promoting life satisfaction in adolescents is increasingly relevant, due to the role it may play in achieving good psychological adjustment, thus contributing to the promotion and prevention of mental health.
Teacher Engagement Mediates Self-Efficacy and Classroom Management: Focus on Indonesian Primary Schools
Authors: Rahmadani Anisa , Kurniawati Farida
Published: July 2021

Introduction.  The numbers of students with special needs studying in regular classes is increasing every year. This increase has consequences for teachers, who must manage classrooms to meet the students’ diverse needs and characteristics. The contributing factor to successful inclusive education is teachers’ self-efficacy in practicing it. Successful implementation of inclusive education, on the other hand, classroom management can be viewed as performance influenced by the extent to which teachers are involved in their work, that is, teachers’ “engagement.” Method.  This quantitative correlational study aimed to determine whether teachers’ engagement mediates self-efficacy in inclusive practice and classroom management. A total of 242 inclusive primary school teachers in DKI Jakarta-Indonesia, completed three self-report questionnaires. Results.  Teachers’ engagement significantly acts as mediator in the correlation between teachers’ self-efficacy and their classroom management. Discussion and Conclusion.  Using motivational process in the job-demand model, results show that teachers’ self-efficacy functions as a personal resource in implementing inclusive education. This means that teachers’ self-efficacy conducted by teachers first raises the condition of the teacher involved in the role of work, before finally influencing the extent to which the teacher managed the classroom. Therefore that overall student, including students with special needs, get the optimal educational benefits.
Connections between Teachers’ Motivational Behaviour and School Student Engagement
Authors: Brandisauskiene Agne , Cesnaviciene Jurate , Bruzgeleviciene Ramute , Nedzinskaite-Maciuniene Rasa
Published: July 2021

Introduction.  Teachers are invited to seek answers to many questions on their professional growth path. This article aims at drawing attention to their motivational behaviour in teaching school students. According to the theory of self-determination, appropriate motivating (that is, autonomy-supportive) behaviour of teachers can respond to a child’s essential psychological needs, and thus enable him or her to engage in the teaching and learning process. Therefore, the goal of this study is to examine the relationship between teachers’ motivational behaviour and student engagement.  Method.  The sample was composed of 687 students. Two measuring instruments were used: Learning Climate Questionnaire (LCQ) (Black & Deci, 2000) and Student Engagement Scale (Lam et al., 2014). Descriptive statistics, t test, ANOVA, correlational analyses, and multiple linear regression analyses were used to analyse the data. Results.  The research results suggest that teachers’ motivational behaviour (students’ perceived level of autonomy-supportive teaching) significantly predicts student engagement. The studied Lithuanian children are characterised by the same engagement as children from all over the world; they see the meaning of their work and focus on it. Discussion and Conclusion.  The conducted research also confirms a universal trend that boys are less involved than girls, although there were no statistically significant differences in the perceived level of teachers’ autonomy-supportive behaviour (for boys and girls).
REVISORES 2020
Authors: Y Metadados Revisores
Published: July 2021

REVISORES 2020
Authors: Hanum Imtihan , Rozefy Rachel Aleyda , Filasta Hilmiyani Taqiyyah , Raihana Yasmin
Published: July 2021

Work From Home is the system chosen by the government in 2020 due to the spread of the Corona virus, with this system it is hoped that it can maintain social distancing, namely reducing people's mobility, maintaining physical distance, and reducing crowds so that it is expected to reduce the risk of corona virus transmission and employee safety. The WFH system has high flexibility, this is to support employee balance between work and life. This work system that changes to WFH in a fast period of time makes workers experience stressful conditions such as feelings of anxiety or prolonged worry, especially when they live under one roof with many people. In implementing WFH, workers need a comfortable and quiet workplace to help focus on work, although currently various activities such as studying and working are carried out from home, ergonomics is still important and cannot be ruled out. Apart from ergonomics, it is also necessary to pay attention to the layout or layout of a good work facility by considering comfort, security and movement so as to provide safety and security for the people who work in it. This study uses an analytical method through a qualitative approach, in this way it is expected to find out the effect of what things can cause stress for workers due to WFH, especially in terms of the interior and its effect on work effectiveness.

Keyword: Work From Home, Stress, Effectiveness
Implementation of Roll Control on Mini Remotely Operated Vehicle
Authors: Sugandi Andi , Siregar Simon , Meisaroh Lisda
Published: July 2021

This paper describes the design and manufacture of an underwater explorer robot. The proposed Mini Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is designed to be controlled remotely using a wireless communication module outside the water. ROV stability is needed to support the operation of ROV when do maneuvering in the water. The design of the ROV is aimed to maintain stability using a PID control system. Moreover, the gain PID values, kP gain, kI gain, and kD gain, must be set to perform roll stability. After performing a fine-tuning of the PID gain values, the experiment result shows that the system can maintain an average error of -1.70 degrees.
Android-Based Geolocation Technology on a Blood Donation System (BDS) Using the Dijkstra Algorithm
Authors: Ahdan Syaiful , Setiawansyah Setiawansyah
Published: July 2021

Blood transfusion is an activity that is often carried out in order to save human life. The availability of appropriate bloodstock is crucial for use during special medical conditions. Therefore, the blood collection center must ensure availability; therefore, it needs to recruit active blood donors, difficult patients to find blood stocks, which will be discussed in this study. The contribution of this research is to design an information system that can find blood donors in the Bandar Lampung area with geolocation technology and use the Dijkstra algorithm to determine the closest route, with a system developed on the Android platform. The system can recommend donors to patients who need blood according to the patient's qualifications. Results obtained are an android-based mobile application that can search for geolocation-based blood donors using the Dijkstra algorithm, which can map the location of the nearest blood donor based on the patient's location. Based on data obtained from the results of system testing on functionality and usability, the system can map the location of blood donors and provide blood donor recommendations for patients in need. System testing is carried out using the ISO 9126 standard using the usability aspect, which consists of four test characteristics: the understanding aspect, the learning aspect, the ability aspect, and the operability aspect, and the attractiveness aspect.
The Role of Service Quality on Subjective Well-Being of Students, With Mediators of Satisfaction and Customer Company Identification
Authors: Pradipto Muhamad Singgih , Albari Albari
Published: July 2021

The level of service quality is often a shared measure between providers and users of products for transactions. High quality demands by service users can make service providers to implement an effective work culture. For service users, quality can be used as a basis for assessing satisfaction after receiving service. Using certain services can also arouse the customer's self-perception that he is fit to consume the service produced by providers who are committed to quality. High results from quality, satisfaction, and self-identification of users at service providers become the basis for users to conduct subjective well-being evaluations from time to time. The relationship between these variables was disclosed in this study. This study used a survey method, with a population of students who were still actively studying at 6 universities in DIY. A total of 166 students were selected by convenience sampling method to serve as research samples. By using regression analysis and the SPSS program, it can be proven that there is an indirect effect of service quality on subjective well-being. The results showed that satisfaction and customer-company identification have very important roles, because both variables function as mediators of the influence of service quality on subjective well-being, but satisfaction has a more dominant role than customer identification. From the results of this study it is suggested that universities need to pay attention to the closeness of the relationship with their students, but what is more important is to increase their satisfaction with overall services, such as when they are on campus.
Keywords-- service quality, satisfaction, customer-company identification, subjective well-being
The Use of the Taxonomic Measure in Assessing the Intensity of Border Regions Interaction
Authors: Wróblewski Łukasz
Published: July 2021

This study concerns the analysis of the intensity of regional ties, in particular those between border regions. Given its strictly methodological character, the goal of this study is to delineate the possible uses of numerical taxonomy in assessing the intensity of cross-border ties. The first section of the text recounts the methodological problems resulting from the use of qualitative and quantitative data in regional studies, while also outlining a strategy of measuring cross-border ties within the scope of the taxonomic measure. This is followed by an analysis showcasing the potential of the proposed methodology in assessing ties between border regions.
MINT Ülkelerinde Ara Girdi ve Nihai Talebin İthalat Bağımlılığı: Girdi-Çıktı Analizi
Authors: NAS Şahin
Published: July 2021

Dünyada dış ticaret serbestisi ile uluslararası ticarette hızlı gelişmeler meydana gelmiştir. Meydana gelen bu hızlı gelişmeler arasındaki en önemli gelişme, mal ve hizmet üretiminde yoğun bir şekilde ithal ara girdinin kullanılmasıdır. Özellikle gelişmekte olan ekonomiler başta olmak üzere küresel piyasaların karşılıklı bağımlılıkları artış göstermiştir. Gelişmekte olan ekonomiler kategorisinde yer alan MINT ülkeleri de uluslararası ticarete entegre olmuş önemli ekonomilerdir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın temel amacı MINT ülkelerinin mal ve hizmet üretim faaliyetlerinde hem ara girdi hem de nihai talebin ithalat bağımlılığını analiz etmektir. Ayrıca sektörel bağlamda yapılan toplam ihracatın ithalat bağımlılığı da analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada girdi-çıktı modelleri ile ithalat bağımlılığı analiz edilmiştir. Bu amaçla OECD veri tabanında yer alan ulusal girdi-çıktı tabloları kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre MINT ülkelerinde imalat sanayii başta olmak üzere genel olarak sermaye yoğun sektörlerde ithalat bağımlılığının yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Emek yoğun ve düşük teknolojili sektörlerde ise ithalat bağımlılığının düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Aproximações acadêmicas sobre a temática violência contra a mulher na perspectiva do futuro profissional enfermeiro
Authors: Fernandes Edinéia Celestino Coutinho , Panta Carlos Augusto de Oliveira , Barros Marcela Milrea Araújo
Published: July 2021

Objetivo: Descrever as abordagens no ensino sobre a temática violência contra mulher na perspectiva dos acadêmicos e futuros profissionais de enfermagem. Métodos: Estudo com enfoque investigatório-descritivo, sustentado pela abordagem qualitativa realizado em uma Instituição de Ensino Superior no Norte do Brasil. A análise de dados foi realizada a partir da análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 22 acadêmicos de enfermagem do oitavo ao décimo período com predominância do sexo feminino. As práticas educativas referidas são as rodas de conversa, aulas teóricas e palestras. As temáticas violência obstétrica, acolhimento, redes sociais de apoio e abordagem à mulher são as mais discutidas. Como futuro profissional, o acadêmico percebe a necessidade de aprofundamento de conhecimento específico, para uma abordagem qualificada, sobretudo no campo prático. Conclusão: A temática necessita de maior aprofundamento ainda na graduação em enfermagem, com uso de metodologias ativas e estratégias que fortaleçam a integração ensino e serviço, que potencializem de maneira crítica e problematizadora as habilidades e competências do futuro profissional. Estabelece-se à importância da realização de novos estudos voltados para abordagens que relacionem formação acadêmica e prática profissional em enfermagem a fim de contribuir com uma assistência humanizada, protetiva e eficaz à essa mulher.
Severe and persistent coronavirus disease 2019 cough resulting in bone flap displacement and pseudomeningocele
Authors: Pascual Juan Silvestre Grecia , Chan Kevin Ivan Peñaverde , Khu Kathleen Joy Ong-Lopez
Published: July 2021

Background:

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. This relatively benign symptom may lead to serious sequelae, especially in postoperative neurosurgical patients.

Case Description:

Here, we report a case of bone flap displacement, pseudomeningocele formation, and consequent cerebrospinal fluid leak in a patient with COVID-19 infection who recently underwent craniotomy for excision of cerebral metastasis. We highlight the pathophysiologic mechanisms of cough that may cause increased intracranial pressure (ICP), leading to the postoperative morbidity.

Conclusion:

Aside from additional risks to the patient’s health and increased treatment costs, these complications also lead to subsequent delays in the management of the underlying disease. Symptomatic treatment of cough is advised to prevent complications resulting from increased ICP.
“Plants of the Gods” and their hallucinogenic powers in neuropharmacology — A review of two books
Authors: Faria Miguel
Published: July 2021

“Plants of the Gods” is a term referring to the religious meaning members of many primitive cultures worldwide attribute to plants containing hallucinogenic or mind-altering substances. The plants are customarily considered sacred and consumed in religious rituals in an attempt to reach and communicate with gods or revered ancestors. They are frequently used in healing rites. Occasionally, they are used for purely recreational purposes, this being their main use in the modern societies of both industrialized and underdeveloped nations. However, it must be noted that the hallucinogenic or psychedelic experiences, recreational, are not always euphoric. Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers is well-written, fully illustrated with color photographs, and contains a good index. It is an effective compilation of ethnographic, historic, and neuropharmacologic information on the hallucinogenic plants of planet Earth and the psychological and sociological impact they have, particularly in primitive societies. The behavioral side effects and toxic manifestations that may be associated with transient or permanent neurological deficits or psychiatric conditions place them in the realm of neuropsychiatry, when affected individuals present to the emergency room or are referred for medical consultation.
COMPLEX METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING THE OPTIMAL PARAMETERS OF THE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM OF A BOILER PLANT
Authors:   Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Fialko Nataliia , Stepanova Alla ,   Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Navrodskaia Raisa ,   Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Shevchuk Svetlana ,   Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sbrodova Galina ,   Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: July 2021

The results of optimizing the parameters of the heat recovery system of a boiler plant designed to heat return water are presented. The feasibility of using a technique that combines methods of exergy analysis experimental planning theory and multilevel optimization to optimize plant parameters is analyzed. It is emphasized that the efficiency of heat recovery systems optimized using the above technique is 2-3% higher than the efficiency of systems optimized using other optimization techniques. In addition, the specified method allows to take into account a significant part of the technical losses in the heat recovery system and to optimize a large number of parameters. The main stages of a comprehensive methodology are given. At each stage, the above methods are used to develop mathematical models and obtain dependences of exergy efficiency criteria on the parameters of the heat recovery system. The results of calculating the optimum values of operating and design parameters for the considered heat recovery system of the boiler unit are presented.
A SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR PREDICTING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE BASED ON THE LEVEL OF GENE EXPRESSION
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute», Yefremova Sofiia
Published: July 2021

This article discusses the process of creating a software application that predicts Alzheimer's disease based on gene expression data in healthy and sick patients. The object of the study is the expression samples of genes taken from the study, which used the side of the middle temporal gyrus of the brain of frozen samples.
COVID-19 Pandemic: The Two Sides of the Same Coin
Authors:   Department of Neuroanatomy, Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, S Marinkovic , N Arandelovic ,   Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kallos University, Tuzla, Bosnia and Hercegovina, E Levic ,   Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kallos University, Tuzla, Bosnia and Hercegovina, I Tomic ,   Department of Art History, Academy of Fine Arts and Multimedia, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: July 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic appeared suddenly, spreading all over the globe, making an impact on all aspects of our lives, and astonishing the completely unprepared world governments and the health care systems. The aim of this review is to examine the present and future consequences of the pandemic’s psychological, social, political, economic and cultural impacts. Our lives have changed abruptly and dramatically. The high rates of morbidity and mortality, as well as the unpredictable duration of the pandemic, have caused anxiety and fear in many individuals. Facial masks wearing, distance keeping, the people gathering prohibition, and the introduction of quarantine and lockdowns, have profoundly distressed every single individual - of about 5.3 billion of the adult global population. However, designing and producing vaccines has been a great medical success. On the other hand, vaccine nationalism, the politization of the pandemic crisis, and vaccine hesitancy will continue to undermine the main epidemiological goal: a prompt and extensive vaccination of the global population, in the addition to the natural immunity of the survivors. Without a radical political and social reorganization, and individual behaviors changes regarding this crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic could last for several years.
Childhood Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Paediatrics, Dr DY Patil Medical College, India, K Tripathi , V Pande ,   Department of Paediatrics, Dr DY Patil Medical College, India, S Agarkhedkar ,   Department of Paediatrics, Dr DY Patil Medical College, India
Published: July 2021

Adrenal tumors can arise either from cortex or from medulla; both the regions being structurally and functionally different. They are categorized as functional (hormone-secreting) or silent and as either benign or malignant. Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC) are rare tumors that have a bimodal distribution, although most adult ACC are non-functional, in pediatric age group, nearly 95% are functional Our case report is presented because of its rarity consisting of our patient with virilising signs at the age of one and a half years.
Angiosarcoma of the Nose: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors:   Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia, S Naija , E Jameleddine ,   Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia, S Maamouri ,   Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia, H Brahem ,   Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia, G Akkeri Kh and Chebbi ,   Department of ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
Published: July 2021

Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of neoplasm that develops in the inner lining of blood vessels and lymph nodes. It accounts for less than 0.1% of head and neck malignancies. The treatment is based on surgery followed by wide field radiotherapy. Anyhow, the risk of local failure and recurrence as well as distant relapse remains high for this disease. We present in this paper a 55-year-old male patient case, with no significant medical history, who was referred for the evaluation of an erythematous and indurated plaque of 2.5 cm in the bridge of the nose. The physical exam showed no head or neck lymphadenopathy, and no nasal or oral mucosal involvement were noted. Multiple biopsies of the nose were taken, and the diagnosis of the specimens was angiosarcoma. MRI showed only soft tissues involvement and no distant metastasis were found on the CT scans. The patient was subsequently treated with total rhinectomy followed by total nose reconstruction. Thus, angiosarcoma of the nose is an uncommon pathology and it should be rapidly diagnosed. A delay in the diagnosis could result in significant therapeutic challenges. Surgery and postoperative radiotherapy are the two pillars of treatment.
Exercise Habits of Armenians Before and After the Emergence of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, United States of America, S Dzhugarian , G Charchoghlyan ,   Crossroads North Medical Clinic, Ontario, Canada, JH Shubrook ,   College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, United States of America
Published: July 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a variety of changes in people’s lifestyles, including their exercise habits. This study examined changes in exercise habits in individuals of Armenian descent, before and after the emergence of COVID-19, to determine whether significant changes had occurred. Convenience sampling was used by distributing the study throughout Armenian organizations, culturally-relevant social media pages, websites, and email lists. Subjects were required to be at least 18 years of age and of Armenian descent. Survey data was collected between June and August of 2020 from 502 subjects on exercise history, health history, and anthropometry. Disease scores were assigned based on health status. Subjects with higher disease scores were 2.5 and 3.1 times more likely to not exercise prior to and after the pandemic, respectively, compared to subjects with lower disease scores (p<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in change in exercise frequency after the emergence of the pandemic. Additionally, subjects who only exercised in the gym prior to COVID-19 were more likely to decrease their exercise frequency compared to subjects who did not exercise at the gym or did not solely exercise at the gym (p<0.001). Clinicians should place greater emphasis on encouraging Armenian patients with high disease scores to exercise. Armenian patients should also be encouraged to diversify their exercise spaces beyond the gym in order to reduce the risk of decreasing exercise frequency in the event of gym closures due to unforeseen circumstances.
COVID-19 and Cannabidiol: Results from a Rapid Review
Authors:   Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilian University, Cannabinoid Treatment and Research Group, Germany, M Holst , D Nowak ,   Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilian University, Cannabinoid Treatment and Research Group, Germany, E Hoch ,   Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilian University, Cannabinoid Treatment and Research Group, Germany
Published: July 2021

Background: SARS-CoV2 has caused over 57 million infections and over 1.3 million deaths within 11 months globally (WHO). Internationally, there is an emerging debate about potential benefits of Cannabidiol (CBD) as treatment of COVID-19. Objective: To assess the beneficial and adverse effects of CBD in the treatment of inflammation from the literature. Methods: We systematically searched Cochrane rCOVID-19 study register, CENTRAL (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO’s International Clinical Trials Registry Platform) for studies testing CBD as inflammation intervention. All types of studies and populations were considered. All pre-clinical, clinical, and pharmacological outcomes were of interest. Results: Of 18 papers found, 9 were included: Five in vivo animal studies, 3 in vitro studies on human tissues and 1 ongoing randomized clinical trial. Outcomes in 4 in vivo animal studies and 3 human tissue studies were immune response markers, which decreased. In 1 in vivo study the outcome of monocytes was enhanced. One human study is ongoing. There was no information on adverse effects or drug-interaction. Conclusion: There is not enough evidence to support or refute CBD as a repurpose drug to treat inflammation and other symptoms of COVID-19. Clinical trials are needed to test its efficacy and adverse effects.
Facing Challenges of Covid-19: The Perspective of China and Ethiopia Educational Institutions
Authors: Chang Chen , Aytenew Getaye
Published: July 2021

Concerning the fast spread of COVID-19, countries all over the world have closed academic institutions to stop the pandemic. It is now apparent that students and teachers require other options that have to be more versatile, easily accessible, and support the current technologies and conditions to face the unpredictable future. From the review, literature disclosed that universities throughout the globe are establishing and implementing electronics learning platforms as a basic need in academic institutions. This manuscript aimed to assess the status of electronics learning in China and Ethiopian educational institutions to counter the challenges of the closure of schools because of the outbreak of the pandemic. The paper highlights concerning e-learning in the sense of China and Ethiopia, e-learning challenges, and successful experiences. This review paper also suggests educators use e-learning and distance learning as a necessity to advance learning, particularly during this pandemic season.
Effect of Oral Supplementation with L-Carnitine on Performance Time in a 5000 m Race and Responses of Free Fatty Acid and Carnitine Concentrations in Trained-Endurance Athletes
Authors:   Yarmouk University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports/Movement Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, AbuMoh'd Mohammad Fayiz , Chia Michael Yong Hwa ,   Yarmouk University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports/Movement Sciences, Irbid, Jordan, Alsababha Walid ,   Yarmouk University, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports/Movement Sciences, Irbid, Jordan
Published: July 2021

This study was designed to determine the effect of oral supplementation with L-carnitine on the performance time in a 5000 m race. In addition, free fatty acid, blood carnitine, lactate, and glucose responses to the race following the supplementation period were measured. Twenty male trained-endurance athletes were randomly divided into two groups (L-carnitine, n = 10 (22.13 ± 2.66 yrs) or placebo, n = 10 (21.63 ± 2.23 yrs)). The study was performed with a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel-group, in which participants ingested an L-carnitine supplement or a placebo 2 × 1.5 g/day for 3 weeks. Athletes completed a 5000 m race before and after the supplementation period. Blood samples were collected from each athlete before and after the race, preand post-supplementation to measure the physiological responses. Data showed that there were no differences in performance time before (p=0.624) and after (p=0.407) supplementation period between groups and within a group (p>0.05). No differences existed in physiological responses between groups after supplementation before beginning the race (p>0.05), except for the blood carnitine level, which was significantly higher in the L-carnitine than the placebo (P=0.001) group. After the finish of the race, however, data showed better physiological responses in response to L-carnitine supplementation compared to the placebo group (p<0.05). In conclusion, although L-carnitine supplementation increases blood carnitine concentration, it has no beneficial effect on performance time of 5000 m race probably due to the short duration of the race; it might also have no ergogenic effect.