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The Impact of Green Consumerism on The Chinese Commodity Market
Authors: Shi Jingtian
Published: January 2024

Recently, the idea of sustainable products has gained popularity all around the world. The market for environmental protection products is expanding as a result of the weakening of the economy, the worsening of global environmental issues, and the increase in public awareness of environmental protection. Environmental consciousness is growing in China, and the government has boosted the promotion of green products. The commodity markets in China are being impacted by green consumerism. This report, based on literature research, evaluates the influences of green consumerism on consumer behavior, the second-hand market, and individual firms in China. The findings indicate that China's commodity market has undergone a significant transformation as a result of eco-friendly consumerism. The second-hand market has grown a lot; the green management of companies has accelerated; social media and government policies have played a huge role in promoting the concept of environmentally friendly consumption among individuals and companies. However, the market for sustainable consumption in China is still in its infancy. There are still numerous issues that need to be resolved, such as green premiums and false environmental propaganda. In the future, as environmental consumerism intensifies, the commodity market in China will experience more significant adjustments.
Marketing And Promotional Effectiveness in Social E-Commerce: How Key Opinion Leaders Can Stimulate Consumers' Desire to Buy
Authors: Wang Ming
Published: January 2024

Social e-commerce (SEC) promotes and sells products or services on social media platforms, building customer relationships through social interaction. It achieves "People Bring Goods" marketing through the influence of individuals or communities. Key opinion leaders (KOLs) play an important role in social e-commerce, and their influence can stimulate consumers' purchasing behavior. Use the Social Network Analysis (SNA) perspective to design a questionnaire, which focuses on the connection between brokerage and subgroups or communities. Based on a questionnaire survey, this paper examines how KOLs stimulate consumers' desire to buy and prompt their purchasing behavior. The study used ELM model to analyze the data collected from the questionnaire and proposed three hypotheses, by analyzing the results of the questionnaire, hypothesis one and two were confirmed, but hypothesis three was unconfirmed. Therefore, the results of the study suggest that KOLs stimulate consumers' purchase desire and purchase behavior by providing detailed information and showing their expertise.
The Analysis of Large High-tech Corporations' Governance: Taking Microsoft as an Example
Authors: Wang Jinghan , Yang Jinlin , Zhao Zhen
Published: January 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an impact on the world, including economic development, transportation and productivity, and corporate management. This article is mainly based on the American multinational technology company Microsoft Corporation. The company's management, policy, salary, technological innovation, etc. have been studied. Through relevant investigation and research, the influence and development of artificial intelligence on enterprise management have been carried out in depth. For example, companies can promote the public interest by hiring professionals in various fields. The indirect impact of AI on the labor force has changed the development prospects of enterprises. In addition, the construction of artificial intelligence has found new social markets and opportunities for Microsoft. Microsoft hopes that artificial intelligence can solve some profit problems, but whether artificial intelligence can play a long-term value, there are doubts about whether there are bad factors. Why Microsoft hasn't been affected during COVID-19. The company has used special corporate governance during COVID-19.
Performance Analysis Based on Desert Rescue UAV Power Battery in High Temperature Environment
Authors: Kou Xinyu
Published: January 2024

The main purpose of this paper is to analyze and discuss the performance of the lithium iron phosphate battery and the new lithium titanate battery commonly used in UAV that affect the endurance in high temperature environment. This paper first introduces the functions of desert rescue UAV and the development status of UAV power battery technology. This paper first points out the main factors that affect their endurance at high temperature, expounds the reasons for the failure of lithium-ion batteries and high-temperature polymer batteries at high temperature, and introduces the materials and general performance characteristics of the two types of batteries, and then reviews the methods and results of various studies on the performance of lithium-ion batteries and lithium polymer batteries at high temperature. Finally, this paper points out the shortcomings of the existing research and points out the direction for the future development. By comparing the working performance of the two batteries at high temperature and combining with the practical problems that need to be considered in production and use, this paper puts forward selection suggestions according to the existing conditions, so that later workers can choose the type of UAV power battery according to different working environments.
The Impact of The Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine on China's Crude Oil Market
Authors: Tan Yuning
Published: January 2024

Following the commencement of hostilities in Ukraine in 2022, western nations decided to take the measure of imposing a number of sanctions on Russia. The sanctions placed on Russian companies that export crude oil have, among other things, had a significant impact on the crude oil market in China. China is significantly dependent on the exportation of crude oil by Russia because China is an oil importer. As a result, the investigation into how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine affected China's crude oil market has a significant bearing on the growth of China's manufacturing sector as well as the economy overall. By examining both policy and academic literature on the topic of export limitations of Russian crude oil in a variety of countries, this piece of writing performs an analysis of the influence that the start of war in Ukraine has had on the global crude oil market as well as the changes that are expected to take place in the Chinese crude oil market. In conclusion, it has been discovered that China's price of crude oil would rise in tandem with the price of crude oil on the world market in the near future. It is anticipated that China would, over the course of time, become less reliant on crude oil imported from Russia and other nations, gradually shifting its energy market in the direction of more environmentally friendly practices.
Research on the Current Development and Optimization of Amazon’s Digital Marketing Strategy
Authors: Wang Jingchao
Published: January 2024

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary commerce, the evolution and optimization of digital marketing strategies have become pivotal for businesses to stay competitive and engage with a global audience. This research delves into Amazon’s dominance in the e-commerce industry to unravel the trajectory of its digital marketing strategies. Amazon’s journey offers insights into the interplay between innovation, consumer behavior, and technological advancements. This paper mentions the evolution of Amazon’s marketing strategies from an online bookstore to its current status as a global e-commerce behemoth. The research discusses the challenges Amazon faces during its evolution and its current digital marketing strategies. The study also acknowledges the limitations inherent in its approach, such as reliance on secondary data. In conclusion, this research analyzes Amazon’s digital marketing journey as a testament to its adaptability, innovation, and foresight. By scrutinizing its path, this paper presents potential improvements that can be used across industries, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the intersection of technology, marketing, and consumer engagement.
Research on Gold Price Changes and Factors Under the Background of Fed Interest Rate Hike
Authors: Xu Yijie
Published: January 2024

With the change of international form, the gold market is changing rapidly. In 2021, the U.S. stagflation was serious, so in 2022, the Federal Reserve adopted a series of interest rate hikes, coupled with the impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As a safe haven product, the price of gold fluctuated greatly in the short term. As an important commodity, gold is crucial to judge its price change trend. This paper mainly analyzes the U.S. monetary policy from 2022 to 2023. By studying the reasons and background of the promulgation of monetary policy, it judges the causes of the Federal Reserve's interest rate increase, and judges the background of joint inflation and regional conflict according to the international form in 2022. Combined with the change trend of gold price, it makes a joint analysis, and gets the impact trend of the Federal Reserve's interest rate increase on gold price from 2022 to 2023. Finally, it comes to the conclusion that the increase of interest rate will lead to the decline of gold price. In the early stage of interest rate increase and a large number of interest rate increases, the gold price is more affected by the increase of interest rate, so it is suitable to short gold at this time, while in the late stage of interest rate increase and the slowdown of interest rate increase policy, the gold price is more affected by other factors, so it is suitable to long gold at this time.
Research on Factors Affecting the Birth Rate in China
Authors: Hu Shiyue
Published: January 2024

The quantity and quality of the population are crucial to the prosperity of a country and a nation. The birth rate is a key indicator that affects future fertility levels. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the number of births in 2022 reached the lowest level in 60 years, ranking China among countries with a low fertility rate. So far, many scholars have studied the micro-influencing factors of the population birth rate in China. However, the mechanism of population birth rates is complex. There is a certain research gap in the current research on population birth rates by using multiple variable selection methods. Based on this, this paper attempts to use the variable selection method to make a comprehensive study of the macro factors affecting the birth rate in China and draws a conclusion. In the early days of the founding of New China, the natural environment and population factors were the main factors affecting fertility levels. Since the reform and opening up, social environment factors have become the main factors affecting the fertility level of the population. To predict the future birth rate of China, the influence of fertility policy will be further reduced, and economic and social factors will become the main factors affecting population fertility.
Analysis And Forecast of The Development of E-Commerce Based on R Language.
Authors: Zhang Xiaoming
Published: January 2024

Since E-commerce’s very start in the 1960s and through multiple eras of evolution, it has transformed the retail industry by offering a convenient and accessible platform for businesses and customers to conduct transactions without the need for physical shops. The COVID-19 pandemic was a pivotal point in the development of e-commerce, pushing it to the very top of retail. The paper reviews the development of e-commerce retail sales from the start of the 21st century based on two quarterly seasonally adjusted time series, mainly focusing on E-commerce’s sales growth and its industry proportion. Subsequent works center around conducting forecasts and data analysis using various methods in R. However, many other factors play a significant role in the development of the industry. For example, no one might be able to predict its surge during the pandemic. The paper focuses on the potential influence of consumer behavior, environmental issues, and the market.
Comparison And Analysis of The Photovoltaic Industry Between China and the US
Authors: Han Yuzhe , Teng Yuting , Xiao Zilin
Published: January 2024

Nowadays, the world is increasingly recognizing the limitations of non-renewable energy resources such as oil and fossil fuels. The continued reliance on these finite resources poses a significant risk of energy shortage in the future. As a result, there is a growing emphasis on promoting renewable energy sources like wind energy, solar energy, and other non-polluting alternatives. In this article, the focus is on the development of the photovoltaic (PV) industry in China and the United States, with a specific emphasis on photovoltaic energy. The aim of this study is to analyze and compare the current state of the PV industry in both countries, taking into account various factors such as PV power generation, installed PV capacity, and policy support. By conducting a comprehensive assessment of these aspects, the research findings reveal that the PV industry in China has experienced remarkable growth and has surpassed the United States in terms of competitiveness. China has emerged as a global leader in the PV industry, with significant advancements in technology and manufacturing capabilities. The country's PV power generation has witnessed substantial expansion, contributing significantly to its renewable energy targets. Moreover, China's installed PV capacity has experienced rapid growth, supported by favorable government policies and incentives that have stimulated investment and innovation in the sector. In contrast, the United States, while still a prominent player in the PV industry, has faced certain challenges in keeping pace with China's progress.
Research on multi-beam survey line based on multi-dimensional structure analysis
Authors: Zhan Hao , Ma Yiming
Published: January 2024

In this paper, study the optimization problem of multibeam sounding, firstly, simplify the working principle of multibeam sounding, establish the coordinate system with the horizontal plane and the center point of the sea area, and use trigonometry and triangle similarity to establish a model of the coverage width and overlap rate of multibeam sounding. The coverage width, seawater depth and overlap rate are obtained at different line spacing, and the seawater depth is about 64.763m and the coverage width is about 224.345m with an overlap rate of about 10.85% at a line spacing of 200m. Secondly, a coverage width model is established to solve the coverage width at different distances from the center of the survey vessel and at different line direction angles. The mathematical model of coverage width and overlap rate was upgraded from two-dimensional to three-dimensional to establish a coverage width model. The results of the coverage width in each case were obtained, and finally it was found that excluding 0° and 180°, there was a positive correlation between the angle of the survey line direction and the coverage width. Finally, choose 12% coverage as the target value to solve the problem, and establish a model of the shortest survey line, and then according to the data of coverage width, survey spacing and seabed slope, finally solve the problem to get 23 survey lines that meet the conditions, and find the coverage width of 381.05 m, and the spacing of 353.33 m.
Analysis on Green Building and Sustainable Development of Urban Economy
Authors: Wang Yucheng
Published: January 2024

Worldwide, with the acceleration of urbanization and the increasing pressure on resources and environment, the waste of resources and the destruction of environment caused by the traditional building mode have become an important problem faced by urban development. Therefore, as a resource-saving and environment-friendly new building form, green building has been highly concerned by the government, enterprises and all sectors of society. Green building, with its environmental protection, resource saving and energy efficient characteristics, has a positive impact on the sustainable growth of urban economy. This paper will discuss the close relationship between green building and urban economy, and analyze the mechanism of their mutual promotion. The advantages of green buildings in reducing energy consumption, reducing carbon emissions and improving indoor air quality not only help to improve the quality of life of residents, but also minimize the impact on the ecological environment. This paper aims to discuss the relationship between green building and sustainable development of urban economy and its significance to urban development by analyzing the way and ability of green building to save energy and resources.
The Impact of the US-China Trade War on Import and Consumer Prices in The US And Their Economic Consequences.
Authors: Hua Tianyue
Published: January 2024

This article examines the impact of the US-China trade war on import and consumer prices in the US and the economic consequences it brings. The analysis will first take an overview of the chronology of established tariffs before reviewing their effects on prices. By sourcing from data websites and analysing past articles, the author has concluded that the establishment of these protectionist tariffs has had a negative impact on inflation, driving up import and consumer prices. This is because of the rise in price upon import due to tariffs. The article then takes a turn to analyse how the rise in prices will affect the economy. The author will consider the economic impacts based on four main factors: inflation, employment, incentive, and wage. After thorough analysis, it is concluded that the US has ‘sabotaged’ its own economy with its tariffs, and it is highly encouraged for the US to take back tariffs to normalise trade.
Optimization Study of Non-motorized left Turn at Intersections based on Webster's Timing Method
Authors: Yao Qiyan , Li Kaijun , Wang Zhiqiang , Yang Wumeng , Bin Hong
Published: January 2024

Lhasa tourism drives Lhasa's economic development and also brings a considerable burden to Lhasa's transportation, so solving the problem of traffic congestion caused by the increase of non-motorized traffic flow at the intersection in Lhasa is of great significance to the development of Lhasa's transportation. In order to solve the problem of non-motorized vehicles turning left at the intersection and alleviate the traffic pressure in Lhasa, this paper constructs a multi-phase signal timing optimization scheme based on the Webster timing method model, and takes the intersection of Dangre Middle Road and Niangre Middle Road in Lhasa as an example, and through the simulation of Vissim simulation and delay calculation analysis, it is concluded that the multi-phase signal timing model constructed in this paper is better than the traditional four-phase signal timing in terms of the traffic organization behavior of the left-turning of non-motorized vehicles. Traditional four-phase signal timing, this paper on the six-phase signal timing scheme research on the future intersection of non-motorized traffic capacity and the intersection of the level of service to improve the multi-phase signal timing scheme to provide a multi-phase signal timing scheme optimization ideas.
The Inspiration and Path Forward of Pan-Entertainment Industry Research Based on Global Vision for China
Authors: Liu Simin
Published: January 2024

In recent years, with the rapid development of the Internet and fan economy, the pan-entertainment industry with IP development as the core (the full name of IP is intellectual property) has become an important way out for the development of the industry. This paper aims to systematically analyze the potential and possibility of the pan-entertainment industry through the study of the whole industrial chain of the upper, middle and lower reaches of the pan-entertainment industry. At present, China is still in the development stage of pan-entertainment industry, but pan-entertainment companies such as Alpha Group, Nanpai Pan-Entertainment and China Literature Group have been developing well in China in recent years, with comprehensive development of high-quality IP, attracting a certain scale of fans across the country and gaining high popularity in China. This paper mainly includes the research on the current situation of China's pan-entertainment industry chain, aiming to achieve the research on the current situation and future development feasibility of the domestic pan-entertainment industry; It also includes the case analysis of Alpha Group Entertainment Company, aiming to draw the experience of the development of domestic pan-entertainment industry through the research of domestic leading enterprises, and provide successful case experience for other pan-entertainment companies in China.
The Impact of Quantitative Easing on The U.S. Economy
Authors: Duan Tao
Published: January 2024

Quantitative easing has had a profound impact on various aspects of the US economy, including social welfare and wealth disparities, education reforms, changes in government fiscal strategies and financial regulation, alterations in consumption savings and investment patterns, as well as corporate strategy adjustments. Additionally, this policy has significantly influenced academia, policymaking, and public discourse. The recession was not limited to the financial markets but affected all sectors of society. In a low-interest-rate environment, capital seeking higher returns flooded into the stock and real estate markets leading to soaring prices. While excessive borrowing and spending may stimulate short-term economic growth; it could trigger a credit crunch that would further depress growth in the long run. In the current global low-interest rate environment, higher education institutions have the option of obtaining funds through debt financing; however, they must remain vigilant to fluctuations in tuition and educational burden. Collaboration between governments, educational institutions, employers and students is crucial for mitigating this crisis. Vocational education has become a more cost-effective and adaptable alternative due to its lower tuition fees. Furthermore, quantitative easing may impose constraints on future government policymaking regarding debt-related issues. The government should closely monitor changes in inflationary pressures, take measures to contain the threat of high inflation to economic stability, and prevent long-term debt accumulation from leading to fiscal deficits and cuts in public services.
Value Co-Creation: Transitioning From “Binary Interactions” To “Networked Systems”
Authors: Chen Qinyang , Wang Zhihan , Wu Chenran
Published: January 2024

The study viewpoint on value co-creation has gradually changed over the past few years from one that solely considers value creation between customers and businesses to one that also takes into account the value creation processes of numerous participants in a socio-economic network system. This shift reflects the essence of value co-creation, i.e., all parties' joint participation and collaborative value creation. This paper follows this research trend and explores the bilateral interactions between firm-firm, customer-customer and firm-customer, and the multiple interactions among all participants in the socio-economic network system. This study compiles domestic and international research results related to value co-creation. ln the meantime, it provides an outlook on future research directions. It is anticipated that a thorough examination of these interactions will help better understand the various participants' responsibilities in the value co-creation process and offer insightful advice for future value creation and business model innovation. This research will provide insights for companies and academics to help them achieve continuous innovation and success in the ever-changing business environment.
Analysis of the Influencing Factors of China's Birth Rate
Authors: Wang Yiqian
Published: January 2024

The increasingly serious problem, population aging, in China has made people focus more on the factors affecting the fertility rate which plays a key role in affecting population aging. An increasing number of scholars have started to analyze various influencing factors in detail, but since most of them only focus on one or two specific factors, this paper tries to merge the key factors together and conduct the analysis. This paper separates the key factors into three levels: population, social and policy. The conclusion is yielded that people’s unwillingness to have children, unbalanced sex ratio, advanced social security level, high income, high house price, and large education expenditure all contribute to the decrease in social fertility rate. However, the two-child policy and the growing education popularizing rate can help increase the birth rate. In particular, the average schooling year affects the birth rate with a U-shaped relationship, with a relatively low or high schooling year resulting in a high birth rate.
Design of Motor Condition Monitoring System for Belt Conveyor in Coal Mine
Authors: Li Tongzhe , Zhang Hongkui
Published: January 2024

With the increase of the number of mines and the depth of mining coal in China, it is more and more important for the safety performance of underground equipment. On the basis of analyzing the coal mine safety production and transportation system, we design the motor condition monitoring system of coal mine belt conveyor, choose high-precision sensors to collect the signals of voltage, current, temperature, torque and speed of the coal mine belt conveyor motor, and use the CAN communication circuit to transfer the collected data to the computer, so as to realize the condition monitoring of the coal mine belt conveyor motor.
Analysis of Yang Guoyu’s Domestic and Overseas Business
Authors: Chen Xijin
Published: January 2024

Yang Guofu, the leading enterprise of Spicy Hot Pot in China has been receiving attention from consumers all along. But people's evaluations of this company are mixed. In China, analysts mainly analyze Yang Guofu from the perspectives of expansion methods, competitive strategies, and business environment. Besides, Foreign literature analyzing Yang Guofu is scarce.Yijuan Li has pointed out in the China’s Largest Spicy Hot Pot Chain Yangguofu Files for Hong Kong IPO hat although Yangguofu led China’s spicy hot pot scene, it is no stranger to controversies[1]. The exponential growth of restaurants operating under its brand is often accompanied by a slew of food safety incidents, sparking concerns about the firm’s management and its leverage over franchised merchants.
Analysis of the Change of Accounting Firms by Listed Companies- -Take New Asia Manufacturing Process (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. as an Example
Authors: Wei Tiankai
Published: January 2024

In the current market economic environment, the phenomenon of frequent replacement of accounting firms in China has attracted wide attention inside and outside the industry. On the one hand, this trend reflects the change of market competition and corporate business needs. On the other hand, it may also affect investors 'decisions and the public's trust in listed companies. Therefore, it is obviously necessary to study the motivation behind the replacement of accounting firms in listed companies. This paper aims to explore the motivation of Chinese listed companies to change accounting firms and their potential influence. Firstly, through large-scale data collection and analysis, this paper described the basic status of changing accounting firms by listed companies in China in recent years.Then, we discussed the various possible reasons for listed companies to replace their accounting firms. After in-depth research and analysis, we find that although the replacement of accounting firms can enhance the credibility of the financial reports. Therefore, this paper put forward a series of regulatory countermeasures. The main significance of this study lies in the in-depth discussion of the phenomenon of listed companies changing accounting firms, which provides more detailed market data and rich empirical analysis framework for future research.
ECOHUMAN IN NEW MATERIALIST HUMANISM: “ENERGY AND CHANGE” BY CLAYTON CROCKETT
Authors: KING ROBERT DRURY
Published: January 2024

This commentary to Clayton Crockett’s Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmology details his use of systems concepts as it extends his energy framework to conceive of the ecohuman, a new concept that broadens anthropocentric and humanist traditions’ forms of thinking the human being. A review of Crockett’s book gives way to speculations about what the ecohuman is, and how it might be thought across discourses in posthumanism, new materialism, systems theory, and philosophy.
Cardioprotective and Hypolipidemic Effect of Cardamom Oil-Loaded Lipid Carrier Nanoparticles in a Rat Model of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes
Authors: Ahmed Van Abdulqader , Ahmed Basima Sadq , Aziz Tavga Ahmed
Published: January 2024

Background: Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious complication of poorly managed diabetes. Inflammation, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, hyperlipidemia, and other factors all play a role in DCM pathogenesis. Objective: To investigate the cardioprotective effects of cardamom oil-loaded lipid carrier nanoparticles (CEO-LC NPs) on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in rats. Methods: Twenty-four male rats were randomly divided into four groups of six each. STZ (50 mg/kg) caused diabetes in all groups but the negative control. The diabetic control group (G1) received a normal saline solution. For 28 days, group G2 received CEO-LC NPs (600 mg/kg), group G3 received empagliflozin (10 mg/kg), and group G4 (no diabetes) received normal saline as a negative control. On day 29, blood samples were taken to determine blood glucose, cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels, as well as oxidative stress markers. Additionally, atherogenic indices were calculated. Heart tissue was sent for histopathological examination. Results: In diabetic rats treated with CEO-LC NPs, serum glucose, cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels were significantly reduced, while HDL levels increased. The CEO-LC NP treatment also reduced oxidative stress by increasing total antioxidant capacity while decreasing malondialdehyde (MDA). Furthermore, diabetic rats treated with CEO-LC NP had significantly lower AIP, CRI-I, and CRI-II ratios. Conclusions: CEO-LC NPs improve cardioprotection in STZ-induced diabetic rats by lowering plasma lipid levels and oxidative stress.
Implementation of activities for the development of urban infrastructure and the creation of decent jobs for young people in the cities of Maroua and Bamenda to strengthen peace and socio-economic resilience
Authors:   International Labour Organization. Employment Intensive Investment Programme,   International Labour Organization
Published: January 2024

This news brief is to inform on the ILO’s intervention in crisis zones of Cameroon and particularly on how employability and decent works are being promoted and the employment intensive investment programme has been used to address the two key problems of employability and realization of sustainable development projects. This article covers on the implementation of the EIIP project and includes human interest stories of people who have been affected by the socio political crisis of Northwest and Southwest Regions. It shows how they have been able to gain a livelihood through the recruitment programme.
Proceso de desarrollo vocacional en la población adulta mayor: un análisis desde el modelo DOTS
Authors:   Fundación Monge, Durán-Azofeifa Carolina , Gómez-Leiva Melany
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Analizar el proceso de desarrollo vocacional desde la perspectiva de las personas adultas mayores en su etapa del ciclo vital, utilizando el modelo DOTS propuesto por Law y Watts. Metodología: Se fundamentó en el paradigma naturalista y se utilizó un diseño de estudio de caso que involucró a cuatro personas adultas mayores. Se recopilaron datos a través de entrevistas y cuatro técnicas de recolección de información. Para el análisis, se aplicó una triangulación de los resultados recopilados. Resultados: La perspectiva de las personas adultas mayores sobre su etapa del ciclo vital está influenciada por múltiples factores vocacionales intrínsecos y extrínsecos que se han desarrollado a lo largo de sus experiencias personales, emocionales, laborales y familiares. La mayoría de los participantes coincide en que la adultez mayor puede ser una etapa que les permita seguir aprendiendo nuevas actividades y cumplir sueños y metas que antes no habían realizado. El modelo DOTS proporciona una ruta que fomenta la reflexión y la acción en favor de las necesidades personales de cada individuo como un sujeto activo en la sociedad. Conclusiones: Este modelo considera y analiza lo que cada participante hace por sí mismo en función de sus características personales para aprovechar las oportunidades que ofrece su entorno. Esto refleja la importancia de la autodeterminación y el empoderamiento de las personas adultas mayores en su desarrollo vocacional y en la búsqueda de cumplir sus metas y deseos en esta etapa de la vida.
Зависимость сопротивления деформированию и разрушению плоских стандартных и тонкостенных трубчатых элементов из слоистого стеклопластика от изначальной разориентации направления армирования
Authors: Карапетян К. А
Published: January 2024

The question of the initial misorientation influence of reinforcement direction for resistance to deformation and destruction of standard plane and thin-walled tube-like, with recommended measures, tested samples, made of a layered fiberglass, is considered. The obtained experimental data were analized and generalized from the point of view of optimal design of structural plane and thin-walled tube-like elements from a layered fiberglass on the base of plain weave fiberglass with base coating. Քննարկվում է շերտավոր ապակեպլաստե ստանդարտ հարթ և հանձնարարելի չափերով խողովակաձև բարակապատ փորձանմուշների դեֆորմացվելու և քայքայվելու նկատմամբ ունեցած դիմադրողականության վրա ամրանավորման ուղղության սկզբնական ապակողմնորոշման ազդեցության հարցը: Էքսպերիմենտալ եղանակով ստացված արդյունքները վերլուծվել և ընդհանրացվել են` ելնելով հենքային թելիկների ծածկմամբ քաթանային տիպի միահյուսվածքով ապակեթելեգործվածքի հիմքով շերտավոր ապակեպլաստե հարթ և խողովակաձև բարակապատ կոնստրուկցիոն տարրերի ամենանպատակահարմար նախագծման տեսանկյունից: Рассматривается вопрос влияния изначальной разориентации направления армирования на сопротивление деформированию и разрушению стандартных плоских и тонкостенных трубчатых, с рекомендуемыми размерами, опытных образцов, изготовленных из слоистого стеклопластика. Полученные экспериментальные данные были анализированы и обобщены с точки зрения оптимального проектирования конструкционных плоских и тонкостенных трубчатых элементов конструкции из слоистого стеклопластика на основе стеклоткани полотняного переплетения с основным перекрытием.
Echocardiographic Findings of Children with Down Syndrome
Authors: Sel Kutay , Kaya zkan
Published: January 2024

Objective: Down syndrome is the most common well-known chromosomal disorder. The incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in these patients is high and it is the most important cause of mortality. In this study, we reviewed the comorbid CHDs and their characteristics in patients with the diagnosis of Down syndrome. We compared our results with the results of studies conducted in different regions of our country in different years.
Materials and Methods: Between January 2020 and December 2022, data from a total of 385 patients (175 females, 210 males) with Down syndrome were evaluated. The age of the mothers at the time of delivery and the availability of prenatal diagnosis information in accessible patients were determined.
Results: Of 385 patients with Down syndrome, 38.2% (n=147) had CHD. Among patients with CHD, 57 patients had atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) (38.7%), 35 patients had perimembranous ventricular septal defect (23.8%), 24 patients had secundum atrial septal defect (16.3%), 8 patients had patent ductus arteriosus (5.4%), and 10 patients without AVSD had CHD with multiple left-to-right shunts (6.8%). The most common cyanotic CHD was tetralogy of Fallot (n=7, 4.7%). Complete AVSD was present in 63.1% of AVSD patients. CHD was present in 36.2% of boys and 40.6% of girls. Among all female patients, 17.1% had AVSD, while this rate was 12.8% among all male patients (p<0.05). The mean maternal age at delivery was 32.59±6.9 (17-48) years. It was found that children with Down syndrome whose mothers had a maternal age of 33.5 years and above had a lower rate of CHD. Of the 170 mothers for whom prenatal diagnosis information was available, 58.2% (n=99) had a prenatal diagnosis.
Conclusion: Prenatal diagnosis opportunities have increased and become widespread over the years. However, no significant change was observed in the rates of CHD, which is most frequently responsible for mortality in children with Down syndrome. It is appropriate for every expectant mother with a prenatal diagnosis to be referred for fetal echocardiography or postnatal transthoracic echocardiography.
Effect of early intravenous calcium replacement after total thyroidectomy
Authors: kdere Osman , nde Bahad
Published: January 2024

Aim: This study was to evaluate the need for postoperative calcium replacement in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy, to evaluate the effect of intravenous calcium therapy given in the early postoperative period regardless of serum calcium level and physical examination on the length of stay of the patients, parathormone levels, and the need for oral calcium after discharge.
Materials and Methods: The files of 73 patients who underwent bilateral total thyroidectomy between January 2018 and July 2023 were retrospectively reviewed, and the demographic characteristics, anti-TG, anti-TPO, postoperative calcium, parathormone, thyroid gland weight of the patients were recorded. The effect of intravenous calcium replacement on calcium requirement, parathormone levels, and length of hospitalization was evaluated independently of calcium levels.
Results: It has been observed that replacement is associated with long-term calcium requirement in patients who underwent bilateral total thyroidectomy and received intravenous calcium in the early period. The length of stay was found to be longer in patients who underwent calcium replacement.
Conclusion: Various treatment methods are used to prevent hypocalcemia. One of these treatment methods is early intravenous calcium replacement. In clinical practice, treatments given to prevent the development of complications and to discharge patients early may sometimes lead to the occurrence of complications that are tried to be prevented. The purpose of calcium replacement is to prevent the development of hypocalcemia, to reduce the complication rate and to provide early discharge. It was evaluated that intravenous calcium replacement therapy, which was applied in the early period to prevent postoperative hypocalcemia, caused patients to need longer-term calcium replacement and prolonged hospitalization. It is important to avoid calcium replacement in the early period and to evaluate the physical examination findings along with the serum calcium level of the patients for replacement.
The clinical characteristics and outcomes of the patients with pyogenic granuloma: A retrospective study of 144 patients
Authors: Erduran Funda
Published: January 2024

Aim: Pyogenic granuloma (PG), also known as lobular capillary hemangioma, is a benign, reactive vascular tumor. We aimed to evaluate the demographic and clinical characteristics, treatments received, and outcomes of patients followed up at our clinic with PG.
Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated all patients followed up at our clinic with PG in the last 4 years.
Results: A total of 144 patients were included in our study. 73 (51%) of the patients were female and 71 (49%) were male. The mean age of the patients was 31.3±8.3 years. When we examined the PG locations in our patients, we observed that it was most commonly found in the arm/hand area (40%), on the face (29%), foot/leg area (19%), and on the trunk (8.3%). The highest number of lesions were respectively in the hand, foot nail edge, and lip locations. Out of the patients where the lesion side was specified, 63 had the lesion on the left while 20 had it on the right (p=0.001). 51% of our patients underwent excisional surgery. Other treatments applied to our patients, in order, were cryotherapy (15.3%), electrocauterization (8.3%), cauterization with silver nitrate, cryotherapy+electrocauterization, topical antibiotic and cryotherapy+timolol drop. When evaluating the outcomes of the patients, we learned from the notes dropped into the system at later controls that 73% had recovered. The remaining patients were lost to follow-up. When comparing the features of patients who were treated with non-excisional methods to those who underwent excision, we observed that there was a higher rate of patients younger than 12 years (p=0.023), a higher incidence of foot nail edge (p=0.016) and lip location (p=0.048), and a higher frequency of pregnancy in this group.
Conclusion: PG is a vascular tumor of importance due to its potential for bleeding and ulceration and its chronic course if left untreated. Since there are malignant lesions in its differential diagnosis, we believe that surgical excision is a more appropriate treatment option when feasible. We think that the data we have obtained needs to be supported by more comprehensive, broader, and prospective studies.
Evaluation of Stent Applications for Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
Authors: KAN AL , YILDIRIM O
Published: January 2024

Aim: Gastrointestinal stents are predominantly used for palliating malignant dysphagia in patients with esophageal cancer when surgical intervention is deemed inappropriate. This research aims to elucidate the diagnostic and follow-up processes of patients who underwent stent placement for upper gastrointestinal system pathologies at our clinic.
Method: A retrospective analysis assessed 61 patients who received stents for upper gastrointestinal tract stenosis due to various causes. Patient demographics, including age and gender, underlying pathology, benign-malignant status, location of the pathology, prior surgical or bougie dilation interventions, post-stent survival status, and, if applicable, the duration between the procedure and decease, were evaluated. Patient health records were accessed from the hospital's electronic medical database.
Results: Pre-stent bougie dilation was performed in 26.2% (n=16) of patients, while pre-stent surgery was undertaken in 41% (n=25). Repeat stenting was necessitated in 6.6% (n=4) of cases. Of the patients, 86.9% (n=53) succumbed to their condition, while 13.1% (n=8) survived. Post-stent survival times for deceased patients after stent surgery ranged from 0 to 55 months, with a median survival time of two months. Surviving patients exhibited varied post-stent durations between 65 and 122 months, with a mean stent utilization period of 101 months. A statistically significant correlation was observed between pre-stent surgery and survival status, indicating a higher surgery rate in patients who survived than those who did not (p<0.05).
Evaluation of the optic nerve with MRI histogram analysis in Behçet's disease
Authors: R Elif , BAYKARA MURAT , AN Adil , K Seda
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Aim: The objective of the present study is to analyze whether the optic nerve is affected using histogram analysis on conventional MRI images in patients with Behçet’s disease.
Material and Methods: Gender and age matched patients between the ages of 21 and 75 and a healthy control group were included in the study. Right and left optic nerves of all patients were evaluated by a neuroradiologist using T2-weighted MR images. The optic nerve examination data of the patients were evaluated by histogram analysis. The workstation was a 27 inch iMac computer manufactured by Apple Inc. Cupertino, 88 California, USA.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of age and gender (p: 0.927, p: 0.753, respectively). Histogram analysis mean and median values in Behçet's patients were statistically significantly higher than in the healthy control group (p: 0.015, p: 0.006, respectively) (Table 1).
The histogram analysis values above the 90th percentile were found to be significantly lower in Behçet's patients with visual symptoms compared to those without visual symptoms (Table 2).
Conclusion: As a result, this study shows that non-macroscopic optic nerve changes can be detected with histogram data analysis of MRI in diseases that can affect the optic nerve such as Behçet's disease. Therefore, we recommend evaluating conventional MR images together with histogram analysis in diseases where optic nerve damage is expected.
Is there a correlation between body mass index in children and body mass index in parents?
Authors: Yigit Meltem , Secgin Yusuf , Oner Zulal , Olukman Ozgur
Published: January 2024

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and physical activity among pediatric individuals and their parents.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 434 pediatric individuals aged 3-16 years and their parents. The weight, height, BMI and weekly physical activity of pediatric individuals without insulin resistance were recorded. In addition, parent' attitudes towards sugary and processed foods for children were evaluated.
Results: As a result of the study, it was found that 230 of 434 pediatric individuals were underweight, 146 were normal, 46 were mildly obese, and 12 were obese according to BMI classification. It was found that 190 of the mothers were obese and 110 of the fathers were obese. BMI and weekly physical activity numbers were compared between pediatric individuals and their parents and a significant difference was found (p<0.05). It was found that 112 of the mothers did not pay attention to their children's consumption of sugary and processed foods.
Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was found that there was a relationship between pediatric individuals and their parents in terms of BMI and number of weekly physical activities. In this respect, this study revealed that parents should pay maximum attention to prevent obesity in children.