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STABILIZATION OF THE GRAIN MARKET IN UKRAINE DURING THE POST-WAR PERIOD
Authors: Ilchuk Mykola , Konoval Ivan , Vodnitskyi Mykola
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the article is to assess the current state of the grain market in Ukraine and to justify approaches to choosing effective areas for its stabilization and increasing the competitiveness of grain on the world market in the post-war period. The following methods were used in the research: factor analysis to identify the influence of various factors on the level of grain competitiveness; the statistical method when determining the variation in the volume of grain production; the calculation and construction method for calculating the areas of implementation of climate technologies and the scope of investment required; forecasting when determining the amount of greenhouse gas emissions for grain crops; the abstract logical method when formulating conclusions.

It was established that the strategic orientation of further grain market development in Ukraine should contribute to its stabilization and increase in the grain competitiveness on the world market in the post-war period, subject to compliance with the requirements of the European Green Deal on the transition to a climate-neutral circular economy by 2050. The stabilization of the volume of grain production in Ukraine at the level of 65-70 million tons and the restoration of soil fertility will be facilitated by the wider use of climate technologies (minimum tillage, organic farming, irrigation systems, etc.) in combination with the reduction of plowing-up of agricultural lands. The forecast of greenhouse gas emissions for grain crops for 2030 was performed in accordance with the indicators of the Updated Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement, and the amount of required funding was determined. The proposed system of measures to stabilize the grain market in Ukraine in the post-war period will ensure market balance between supply and demand, coordination of the interests of players on this market, and increase the competitiveness of products on the world market without deteriorating the quality of land resources.
DANGER, THREAT, RISK: ESSENCE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ECOLOGICAL SAFETY SYSTEM OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Lepetan Inna
Published: October 2022

An integral condition for the sustainable development of Ukraine is the rational use of natural resources, protection of the natural environment and ensuring the ecological safety of human life. Environmental security is receiving increasing attention due to the deepening environmental crisis and the exacerbation of other global problems. Therefore, there is a need for research and other concepts that also to some extent characterize the possibility of loss and the occurrence of negative conditions - these are threats, risks and dangers.

The purpose of the study is to clarify the main categories of environmental nature and their relationship, such as “environmental safety”, “danger”, “threat” and “risk”.

During the research, the method of scientific knowledge, the analysis of scientific approaches to the definition of the main categories of security theory, and the methods of comparison, systematization, generalization, and synthesis were applied in the formulation and scientific justification of the research results.

The article examines the views of scientists on the concepts of “safety”, “environmental safety”, “risk”, “danger”, “threat” and their relationship.

The internal and external threats to the ecological safety of the enterprise are determined, and the author's vision of the interrelation of the given economic categories is offered.

The main characteristics that distinguish environmental risk from other forms of risk are revealed: anthropocentric orientation of ecological risk; polyvariance of forms of origin of ecological risk; limited possibility of absolute determination of environmental risk; cumulative; subinstitutionality of environmental risk.

The article outlines the impact of agricultural production on environmental pollution (air pollution, depletion and degradation of land resources, depletion of forest and water resources) and presents the criteria for classification of environmental risk for agriculture.

The causes of the ecological crisis in the agricultural sector are, first of all, extensive development of agricultural production, lack of regulatory and technical documentation on environmentally friendly technologies of agricultural production, as well as the lack of an effective mechanism for environmental protection. At the micro and macro levels, there are no objective and reliable data on the impact of pollution from agricultural activities on the environment in all areas - air, land, water and forest resources. Therefore, in order to assess with the maximum degree of reliability of the cause of the environmental crisis both at a particular agricultural enterprise and at the state level, as well as effective management decisions to reduce anthropogenic impact on the environment, it is necessary to study certain components of environmental safety and environmental accounting
PRIORITY DIRECTIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT FOR THE AGRICULTURAL LAND
Authors: Lemishko Olena , Davydenko Nadiia , Shevchenko Anatoly
Published: October 2022

The article presents a study on the justification of priority areas of organizational and economic support for the circulation of agricultural land. It is determined that the problem of ensuring the circulation of land in the agricultural sector of the economy in its relevance is one of the most serious issues at the state level. It is justified that the aggravation of this problem is due to the increase of interrelated environmental, social and economic risks related to the use of land resources of Ukraine.

The following methods were used: a systematic approach to the study of organizational, economic and legal principles of agricultural land circulation; method of economic and statistical analysis and synthesis (for collecting and processing information on regulatory and monetary evaluation of agricultural land and rent by region of Ukraine, determining their relationships); graphic method and method of scientific comparison (for the analysis of the specified statistical data in the movement of indicators of dynamics); method of theoretical generalization (to substantiate the results of research and the formation of conclusions and proposals).

The legal basis of land valuation is generalized and the methodological bases of normative monetary evaluation (NME) of land plots are worked out. The ranking according to the normative monetary assessment of agricultural lands and the amount of rent for land shares (units) by regions of Ukraine was carried out.

The advantages of the new Methodology of normative monetary valuation of land plots have been established, the leading ones of which are: three separate methodological approaches to conducting normative monetary valuation of lands to a single unified form have been rationally systematized; the inconsistency of interpretations and disparities in the indicators of monetary valuation of land within communities has been eliminated; the procedure for drawing up technical documentation on NMEs has been simplified and the costs for its implementation have been optimized.

It is proposed to take into account the qualitative characteristics of land and, accordingly, to introduce an additional adjustment indicator to the standardized capitalized rental income per unit area for agricultural land. It is emphasized that ensuring comprehensive openness of the results of regulatory monetary evaluation of land, strengthening control of the state and communities over the use and circulation of land in the agricultural sector of Ukraine will avoid violations and abuses in the agricultural land market.
EFFECTIVE TRAP FOR BLACK BEETLE (COLEOPTERA, TENEBRIONIDAE) AND OTHER INSECTS THAT CAUSE DAMAGE TO POULTRY
Authors: Cherney L. , Babytsky A. , Likar S.
Published: October 2022

Darkling beetles Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer, 1796) and A. laevigatus (Fabricius, 1781) (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae) are the main pests of young chicks in poultry industry. A. diaperinus had already been recorded causing damage to the poultry industry in Crimea. Its larvae and adults attack chicks in the mass. Significant cannibalism is recorded for A. laevigatus in laboratory conditions. We suppose that complex of harmful insects in poultries will include species Ulomoides dermestoides (Chevrolat, 1878) which was introduced recently to Ukraine. Properties of these introduced harmful beetles, providing their survival and invulnerability to full liquidation in poultry houses, are firstly shown, namely: mass rearing of A. diaperinus due to their predaceous feeding on living birds, ability of females of U. dermestoides to oviposit eggs during 1,5 months after the single copulation, and prolongation of duration of the larval stages up to 96–110 days (usually 30 days long) due to a cannibalism only. The features of development and behavior of U. dermestoides are shown resembling these of A. diaperinus. New data on behavior, duration and peculiarities of life cycle were carried out during 2012–2019 under the laboratory conditions and received for the first time. The practical role of A. diaperinus, A. laevigatus and U. dermestoides is discussed. The forecast regarding the negative impact of U. dermestoides on the aviculture and poultry industry development in the Southern Ukraine is presented. Present contribution is beneficial not only for specialists in fundamental research, but also for practitioners, in particular, for the personnel of State Veterinary and Plant Health as well as the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service. The structure and model of effective trap for collecting of larvae and adults of harmful darkling beetles at the presence of living birds in poultry houses is presented and recommended here for production and application in poultry industry.
Relationship of challenge and hindrance stressors with turnover intention and employee’s creativity: The moderating role of emotional intelligence
Authors: Hayat Khunsa , Tabasam Aftab Hussain , Ali Anita , Ashiq Anam , Shabbir Malik Shahzad , Rawoof Hira Abdul
Published: October 2022

The present research aimed to explore the direct relationship of challenge and hindrance stressors with turnover intention and employee creativity, moderated by emotional intelligence. This study has collected the data through questionnaires from two hundred and fifty (250) telecom sector employees of Islamabad. The data has been analyzed by regression and Cronbach’s Alpha. The findings demonstrated a significant negative relationship of challenge stressors with turnover intention and positive relationship of hindrance stressors with turnover intention. In addition, emotional intelligence moderated the direct relationship between challenge stressors and turnover intention. The study contributes to improving the work system by providing better understanding of emotional intelligence role in controlling the turnover intention.
An Updated Review on the Treatment Strategy for Spinal Metastasis from the Spine Surgeon’s Perspective
Authors: Hong Seong Hwa , Chang Bong-Soon , Kim Hyoungmin , Kang Dong-Ho , Chang Sam Yeol
Published: October 2022

Spinal metastasis is a common issue causing significant pain and disability in cancer patients. A multidisciplinary approach consisting of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical treatment is used for treating patients with metastatic spinal tumors. Due to recent advancements in medical and radiation oncology, like tumor genetics and stereotactic radiotherapy, this treatment strategy would change inevitably. Therefore, the decision-making systems developed for assisting physicians and surgeons to choose the most appropriate treatment for each patient with spinal metastasis need to evolve. In this review, the recent developments, validations, and modifications of these systems, as well as suggestions for future systems have been discussed. Recently, separation surgery combined with stereotactic radiotherapy (hybrid therapy) has gained popularity. Additionally, the evidence for hybrid therapy presented in the literature has been reviewed.
Supporting Ukraine’s Democracy After the War: Key Issues, Comparative Experience and Best Practices
Authors:   International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Published: October 2022

The international community broadly accepts the necessity of providing significant financial and technical assistance for reconstruction in Ukraine, but equally vital is the provision of concomitant support for Ukraine’s work to preserve and reconstruct its democracy and democratic institutions on its own terms. Grounded in the political history of independent Ukraine, international comparative experience, and expert input from Ukrainian partners and other specialists, this GSoD In Focus lays out the key questions Ukrainians will face as they restart the regular work of their democratic institutions in the aftermath of the war—or, depending on future circumstances, a significant stepdown of hostilities—taking into account the country’s European Union candidate status.
“Sunset” of Imperial and “Rise” of Soviet Policy in Xinjiang Province: Diplomats of the Former Russian Empire and “Soviet Consuls” in 1917-1920
Authors: Nazemtseva Elena
Published: October 2022

The article reveals the peculiarities of diplomatic relations between Russia and China in East Turkestan (Xinjiang) in 1917-1920. After the collapse of the Russian Empire and the outbreak of the Civil War in Russia, diplomats representing the interests of the former Russian state remained in their posts and continued to perform their duties. So did the Russian consuls in the Chinese province of Xinjiang — A.A. Dyakov, V.V. Dolbezhev, V.F. Luba, A.I. Uspensky. After the October revolution of 1917 the leadership of Soviet Russia sent its representatives to China, demanding the resignation of the consuls of the former Russian Empire. The Chinese authorities at the official level did not recognize the government of Soviet Russia and refused to establish relations with the representatives who arrived, at the same time allowing the leadership of the border provinces of China, in particular, Xinjiang province, to carry out informal contacts with them. The representatives of Soviet Russia who arrived in Xinjiang demanded not only the termination of the powers of the former tsarist consuls, but also their extradition, but were refused. The instability of the situation in Russia and the threat of the introduction of Red Army units into the territory of the province forced its authorities to continue contacts with Soviet representatives, while maintaining relations with former consuls. The events on the fronts of the Civil War led to the fact that the authorities of Xinjiang finally refocused on establishing relations with representatives of Soviet Russia, and the former tsarist consuls, except A.A. Dyakov, left Xinjiang, and then China.
Media Petualangan Aljabar Berbasis Permainan Edukasi untuk Siswa SMP
Authors: Sarji Nastiti Anugrahing , Mampouw Helti Lygia
Published: October 2022

Revolusi industri 4.0 di bidang pendidikan ditandai dengan dihasilkannya media pembelajaran digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan media pembelajaran Petualangan Aljabar untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi Bentuk Aljabar. Penelitian menggunakan model analisis, desain, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Petualanagn Aljabar adalah media permainan edukasi interaktif berbasis android dan windows. Petualangan Aljabar terdiri dari materi dan soal berbentuk permainan yang dikemas dalam 3 level kesulitan yaitu mudah, sedang, dan sulit. Materi Bentuk Aljabar meliputi unsur-unsur dan penyederhanaannya, operasi hitung dan soal cerita bentuk aljabar. Validitas media mencapai 90% kemudian diimplementasikan kepada 61 peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Ampel, Boyolali. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah media Petualangan Aljabar memenuhi aspek praktis 97% dan aspek efektif 88%. Berdasarkan LKPD yang dikerjakan diperoleh rata-rata pemahaman peserta didik adalah 84 dan mencapai KKM sebesar 84%. Hasil ini menunjukkan media Petualangan Aljabar dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi Bentuk Aljabar.The industrial revolution 4.0 in the field of education is marked by the production of digital learning media. This study aims to develop an Algebra Adventure learning media to improve student learning outcomes in the Algebraic Forms material. The research uses analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation models. Algebra Adventure is interactive educational game media based on android and windows. Algebra Adventure consists of material and questions in the form of games that are packaged in 3 levels of difficulty namely easy, medium, and difficult. Algebraic Form Material includes elements and their simplifications, arithmetic operations, and the algebraic form of the story. The media validity reached 90% and then it was implemented on 61 seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Ampel, Boyolali. The results obtained are that the Algebra Adventure media fulfills the practical aspect of 97% and the effective aspect of 88%. Based on the LKPD that was done, the average understanding of students was 84 and reached the KKM of 84%. These results indicate that Algebra Adventure media can be used to improve student learning outcomes on Algebraic Forms material.
Agave syrup as a replacement for sucrose: An exploratory review
Authors: Yargatti Rizwan , Muley Arti
Published: October 2022

Sucrose in its various forms has become an important part of our daily intake. Apart from sweetness, it also provides structure, and stability and plays important role in the appearance of the final product. Sucrose is widely used in the production of sweets, desserts, and beverages, however, the various effects of high consumption of sucrose, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiometabolic disorders are of concern. Thus, in the present review, we have tried to summarize the usability of an alternative to sucrose. We explore the possibility of Agave, a native plant from Mexico, and its by-products (Agumiel, Agave syrup, etc) as a healthy alternative to sucrose in the food industry in this paper. This study uses Google scholar to review the history, properties, production, regulations, studies, and commercial adaptation of Agave in different food products. Chemical, physical, and biological properties are explored of the two most widely used varieties (Agave Tequilana & Agave Salmiana). The findings indicate that Agave has a long consumption history. Though the production is being regulated by the Mexican government, adulteration and fake labels are a concern. Recent animal studies have proved its safety, while long-term human benefits could be the scope of future studies. The authors conclude that Agave has good potential to replace sucrose shortly although long-term health benefits need acute exploration for it to be a suitable substitute for sucrose in order to reduce the risk of diet-related disorders.Keywords: Agave; Natural sweeteners; Sucrose replacement; commercialization; New product development.
Unraveling Parkinson’s Disease Neurodegeneration: Does Aging Hold the Clues?
Authors: Coleman Colin , Martin Ian
Published: October 2022

Aging is the greatest risk factor for Parkinson’s disease (PD), suggesting that mechanisms driving the aging process promote PD neurodegeneration. Several lines of evidence support a role for aging in PD. First, hallmarks of brain aging such as mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress, loss of protein homeostasis, and neuroinflammation are centrally implicated in PD development. Second, mutations that cause monogenic PD are present from conception, yet typically only cause disease following a period of aging. Third, lifespan-extending genetic, dietary, or pharmacological interventions frequently attenuate PD-related neurodegeneration. These observations support a central role for aging in disease development and suggest that new discoveries in the biology of aging could be leveraged to elucidate novel mechanisms of PD pathophysiology. A recent rapid growth in our understanding of conserved molecular pathways that govern model organism lifespan and healthspan has highlighted a key role for metabolism and nutrient sensing pathways. Uncovering how metabolic pathways involving NAD+ consumption, insulin, and mTOR signaling link to the development of PD is underway and implicates metabolism in disease etiology. Here, we assess areas of convergence between nervous system aging and PD, evaluate the link between metabolism, aging, and PD and address the potential of metabolic interventions to slow or halt the onset of PD-related neurodegeneration drawing on evidence from cellular and animal models.
Effect of Lower Limb vs. Abdominal Compression on Mobility in Orthostatic Hypotension: A Single-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled, Cross-Over Pilot Study in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Paschen Steffen , Hansen Clint , Welzel Julius , Albrecht Judith , Atrsaei Arash , Aminian Kamiar , Zeuner Kirsten E. , Romijnders Robbin , Warmerdam Elke , Urban Paul Peter , Berg Daniela , Maetzler Walter
Published: October 2022

Background: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is frequent and associated with impairments in quality of life and reduced activities of daily living. Abdominal binders (AB) and compression stockings (CS) have been shown to be effective non-pharmacological treatment options. Objective: Here, we investigate the effect of AB versus CS on physical activity using a digital mobility outcome (sit to stand [STS] frequency) collected in the usual environment as a primary endpoint. Methods: We enrolled 16 PD patients with at least moderate symptomatic OH. In a randomized, single-blinded, controlled, crossover design, participants were assessed without OH treatment over 1 week (baseline), then were given AB or CS for 1 week and subsequently switched to the other treatment arm. The primary outcome was the number of real-life STS movements per hour as assessed with a lower back sensor. Secondary outcomes included real-life STS duration, mean/systolic/diastolic blood pressure drop (BPD), orthostatic hypotension questionnaire (OHQ), PD quality of life (PDQ-39), autonomic symptoms (SCOPA-AUT), non-motor symptoms (NMSS), MDS-UPDRS, and activities of daily living (ADL/iADL). Results: Real-life STS frequency on CS was 4.4±4.1 per hour compared with 3.6±2.2 on AB and 3.6±1.8 without treatment (p = 1.0). Concerning the secondary outcomes, NMSS showed significant improvement with CS and AB. OHQ and SCOPA-AUT improved significantly with AB but not CS, and mean BPD drop worsened with CS but not AB. Mean STS duration, PDQ-39, MDS-UPDRS, ADL, and iADL did not significantly change. Conclusion: Both AB and CS therapies do not lead to a significant change of physical activity in PD patients with at least moderate symptomatic OH. Secondary results speak for an effect of both therapies concerning non-motor symptoms, with superiority of AB therapy over CS therapy.
ResNet-SVM: Fusion based glioblastoma tumor segmentation and classification
Authors: Sahli Hanene , Ben Slama Amine , Zeraii Abderrazek , Labidi Salam , Sayadi Mounir
Published: October 2022

Computerized segmentation of brain tumor based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data presents an important challenging act in computer vision. In image segmentation, numerous studies have explored the feasibility and advantages of employing deep neural network methods to automatically detect and segment brain tumors depicting on MRI. For training the deeper neural network, the procedure usually requires extensive computational power and it is also very time-consuming due to the complexity and the gradient diffusion difficulty. In order to address and help solve this challenge, we in this study present an automatic approach for Glioblastoma brain tumor segmentation based on deep Residual Learning Network (ResNet) to get over the gradient problem of deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). Using the extra layers added to a deep neural network, ResNet algorithm can effectively improve the accuracy and the performance, which is useful in solving complex problems with a much rapid training process. An additional method is then proposed to fully automatically classify different brain tumor categories (necrosis, edema, and enhancing regions). Results confirm that the proposed fusion method (ResNet-SVM) has an increased classification results of accuracy (AC = 89.36%), specificity (SP = 92.52%) and precision (PR = 90.12%) using 260 MRI data for the training and 112 data used for testing and validation of Glioblastoma tumor cases. Compared to the state-of-the art methods, the proposed scheme provides a higher performance by identifying Glioblastoma tumor type.
Higher Sales of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) in the US Are Associated with Cigarette Sales Declines, according to a Trend Break Analysis
Authors: Selya Arielle , Wissmann Rasmus , Shiffman Saul , Chandra Siddharth , Sembower Mark , Joselow Jonah , Kim Sooyong
Published: October 2022

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are a potentially lower-risk tobacco product that could help smokers switch completely away from cigarettes. However, the lack of strong evidence to date of a measurable, population-level effect on reducing smoking has generated skepticism about ENDS’ potential benefits. This study examines whether increased US ENDS sales have been associated with reduced cigarette sales. Retail data on weekly per-capita cigarette and ENDS purchases in the US during 2014-19 were obtained from a national sample of brick-and-mortar retail outlets. Trends in cigarette sales were modeled before (2014-2016) ENDS had a substantial market share, and, after adjusting for macroeconomic factors, projected into the post-period (2017-19). Actual cigarette sales were lower than projected sales (by up to 16% across the post-period), indicating a substantial ‘cigarette shortfall’ in the post-period. To explore whether general (i.e., inclusive of potentially many mechanisms) substitution by ENDS can explain the cigarette shortfall, its association with per-capita ENDS volume sales was examined. Higher ENDS sales were significantly associated with a greater cigarette shortfall: for every additional per-capita ENDS unit, cigarette sales were 1.4 packs-per-capita lower than expected (B=1.4, _p_<.0001). Error correction models which account for spurious correlation yielded similar results. These findings support ENDS serving as a substitute for cigarettes (through potentially many mechanisms including cigarette price), causing cigarette consumption to decline. Since ENDS potentially pose a lower risk than cigarettes, this general substitution effect suggests that risk-proportionate tobacco regulation could mitigate the tobacco-related health burden.
Cognitive Evolution of the “Human” Concept and Its Adaptation to Piaget’s Theory
Authors:   Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, Qorbanpoor Lafmejani Amir
Published: October 2022

Background: Cognitions and attitudes, especially anthropological attitudes, are influential in human behavior. Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the cognitive evolution of the human concept in elementary school female students and its adaptation to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Materials & Methods: The present research method is qualitative of deductive-inductive type. Participants were first (n=12), second (n=13), and third-grade (n=12) elementary female students selected through the available sampling method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with them to the point of theoretical saturation. Consistent with the research method, the findings were analyzed by theme analysis. Results: The findings showed that regarding human nature, students of all three grades have concrete thinking. Regarding the distinction between humans and animals, first and second grade students have concrete thinking, and third-grade students have concrete-abstract thinking. Regarding the purpose of life, students of all three grades have concrete thinking. Regarding the end of life, students of all three grades have abstract thinking. Regarding the beginning of human life, first-grade students have abstract thinking, and second- and third-grade students have concreteabstract thinking. Conclusion: Research findings consistent with some studies have shown that students can achieve abstract cognitive growth at younger ages than what Piaget stated, which can be a function of cultural, religious, and social factors.
Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis through Strength and Range of Motion of Shoulder Joint Rotation in Competitive Boxers
Authors:   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Momenpour Soroush , Hoseini Seyed Hosein ,   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Daneshmandi Hasan ,   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
Published: October 2022

Background and Aims This study investigated the relationship between shoulder rotation Range of Motion (ROM), shoulder rotation strength, and sports history with scapular dyskinesia in competitive boxers. Methods The present study was a descriptive correlational study performed on 60 male boxers (age: 24/01±3/90 years; weight: 74/61±6/73 kg; height: 176/97±6/06 cm; and sports history: 5/16±1/84 years) in Guilan. Scapular dyskinesia by lateral scapular slide test, shoulder rotation ROM using a manual goniometer, and shoulder rotation strength using a manual dynamometer were measured. Data were analyzed by Pearson and Spearman correlations and multiple regression analysis. Results There were significant correlations between sports history (p= 0.001; r=0.589), shoulder internal rotation ROM (p=0.040; r=-0.255), shoulder external rotation ROM (p=0.001; r=0.486), shoulder internal rotation strength (p= 0.009; r=0.334), and shoulder external rotation strength (p=0.001; r=-0.620) and scapular dyskinesia. Regression analysis showed that 63.1% of scapular dyskinesia changes were related to the independent variables mentioned in this study. Conclusion It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between shoulder rotation ROM, shoulder rotation strength, sports history, and scapular dyskinesia. Therefore, by strengthening and improving the scapular stabilizing muscles and consequently improving the shoulder rotation strength and shoulder rotation ROM in boxers, scapular dyskinesia or its intensification can be prevented.
MNC Subsidiaries’ Charitable Donations in Korea: An Exploratory Empirical Analysis
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Hong Sungjin
Published: October 2022

Purpose - The main purpose of this study is to test two competing hypotheses on the relationship between foreignness and corporate philanthropy drawing on the resource dependence theory. Design/methodology/approach - This study used Korean Enterprsie Survey data constructed by Korean Statistical Information Service. This study employed both OLS and Tobit models to test the hypotheses. Findings - A conventional wisdom can argue that MNC subsidiaries are more willing to give charitable donations than local firms do because they may perceive philanthropy in the host country is a good opportunity to reduce liabilities of foreignness (H1-1). On the other hand, one can argue that MNC subsidiaries are less willing to give charitable donations than local firms do because they have operational flexibility when they are coerced to engage in corporate philanthropy by host country government stakeholders (H1-2). Empirical results support the prediction that MNC subsidiaries are less likely to give charitable donations than local firms do in Korea. Research implications or Originality - Our findings can provide useful insights to researchers and managers in the sense that MNC managers can increase or decrease their charitable donations depending on the institutional contingencies in different host countries. These institutional contingencies are particularly important within a transforming context such as Korea.
The Impact of Pandemic Crises on the Synchronization of the World Capital Markets
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Lee Dong Soo , Won Chaehwan
Published: October 2022

Purpose - The main purpose of this study is to widely investigate the impact of recent pandemic crises on the synchronization of the world capital markets through 25 stock indices from major developed countries. Design/methodology/approach - This study collects 25 stock indices from major developed countries and the time period is between January 5, 2001 and February 24, 2022. The data sets used in the study include finance.yahoo.com and Investing.com.. The Granger causality analysis, unit-root test, VAR analysis, and forecasting error variance decomposition were hired in order to analyze the data. Findings - First, there are significant inter-relations among 25 countries around recent major pandemic crises(such as SARS, A(H1N1), MERS, and COVID19), which is consistent result with previous literature. Second, COVID19 shows much stronger impact on the world-wide synchronization than other pandemics. Third, the return volatility of each stock market varies, unit root tests show that daily stock index data are unstable while daily stock index returns are stable, and VAR(Vector Auto Regression) analyses presents significant inter-relations among 25 capital markets. Fourth, from the impulse response function analyses, we find that each market affects the other markets for short term periods, about 2~4 days, and no long term effect was not found. Fifth, Granger causality tests show one-side or two-sides synchronization between capital markets and we estimate, through forecasting error variance decomposition method, that the explanatory portions of each capital market on other markets vary from 10 to 80%. Research implications or Originality - The above results all together show that pandemic crises have strong effects on the synchronization of world capital markets and imply that these synchronizations should be carefully considered both in the investment decisions by individual investors and in the financial and economic policies by governments.
An Analysis Of The Importance Of The Evaluation Criteria Of The Real Estate Financial Consumer Protection System: Utilizing The AHP Technique
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Lee Yeon-Jae , Shin Seung-Woo
Published: October 2022

Purpose - This study surveyed real estate financial consumers and financial company staff regarding the components of the financial consumer protection system to seek detailed improvement plans for the Financial Consumer Protection Act. Design/methodology/approach - The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique is applied. Findings - Both consumers and staff highly evaluated the importance of the preventive measures in the main classification factors. Regarding the sub-classification factors of preventive measures, consumers emphasized the responsible management of investment staff and financial institutions; however, the staff stressed the principle of effectiveness and efficiency. Regarding the elements of ex-post remedies, consumers answered that fast remedy would have a significant effect. At the same time, staff believed that punitive measures hinder free trading and investment activities. Regarding the sub-sub classification factors of prevention measures, the consumers value responsible management of staff and financial companies, while the staff tend to prefer the importance of the self-regulatory governance. Research implications or Originality - Based on the above results, financial regulatory authorities should find a balance between preventive and ex-post components once focusing on preventative measures. Our paper is one of the first research findings in this field of financial consumer protection system in Korea.
The Effects of Regulatory Focus on Proactive Behavior: A Moderated Mediation Model of Work Hope and Interpersonal Justice
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Park Ji-Hwan , Jeon Moo-Kyeong
Published: October 2022

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of regulatory focus on proactive behavior and to examine the mediating effect of work hope between superior’s regulatory focus and subordinate’s proactive behavior. In addition, the purpose of this study was to investigate the moderating effect of interpersonal justice between regulatory focus and work hope, and the moderated mediating effect of work hope and interpersonal justice in the relationship between regulatory focus and proactive behavior. Design/methodology/approach - This study used data 255pairs(510people) collected from Public organizations such as gu office and private organizations that perform various tasks such as human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, and R&D. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and the multiple regression analysis were used in order to analyze the data. Findings - The result showed that promotion focus was positively related to proactive behavior. In addition, this study found that the relationship between promotion focus and proactive behavior was mediated by work hope. Regarding the moderating roles of perceived interpersonal justice, the results showed that perceived interpersonal justice significantly interacted with promotion focus in influencing work hope. Finally, the moderated mediation analysis showed that the indirect effect of promotion focus on proactive behavior through work hope was valid only for subordinates with high perceived interpersonal justice. Research implications or Originality - In order to increase proactive behavior, it is necessary to focus on promotion focus and to increase the positive psychology such as hope. In addition, it is necessary to increase perception of interpersonal justice.
A Study on the Relationship between the Strengthen Non Financial Performance and Shareholder Return
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Kim Jong-Hee
Published: October 2022

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between firm’s non financial performance and its shareholder return by analyzing PCA while focusing on the classifying all the variables into three categories such as financial, characteristics, and non financial factors of the firms. Design/methodology/approach - By exploring the pattern of self tender from the 801 firms in KOSPI while focusing on the objective of stock disposal, this paper analyzes the change of shareholder return of the firm. Findings First, the higher major ownership, the lower self tender gets, whereby the higher ownership by foreigners, the ratio of self tender is higher. Secondly, cash dividend has not significant impact on the disposal of self stock, and the high ratio of ownership by foreigners leads to the high probability of retirement rather than the general disposal. In contrast, the major ownership has a negative impact on the general disposal as well as retirement. Thirdly, the score of non financial factors such as Environment(E), Social responsibility(S), and Governance(G) shows the high value in case of the firms with self tender. More specifically, the firms with retirement has the highest value of ESG while it has the lowest value in case of the firms with general disposal. Research implications or Originality - The retirement which means the active shareholder return is strongly affected by the non financial factors. Specifically, the probability of retirement increases in case of the firms with retirement, and even such a tendency is found to the case of the firms with general disposal.
Exploration of Antecedents of Quality of Life and Perceived Healthiness for Senior Citizen at Chungbuk Province
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Song Myungkeun , Lee Won Seok , Moon Joonho
Published: October 2022

Purpose - The purpose of current study is to investigate the determinants of quality of life in Chungbuk province using Korean longitudinal study aging data. Design/methodology/approach - This study used quality of life and perceived healthiness as the dependent variables. This study selected perceived healthiness, economic participation, annual travel frequency, religion, and fellowship as the independent variables to account for quality of life. For the data analysis, this study implemented econometric analysis, which includes ordinary least square, one-way fixed effect, and feasible generalized least square. Findings - Perceived healthiness positively affected quality of life. Also, quality of life is positively influenced by economic participation and annual travel frequency. However, religion and fellowship appeared as non-significant attribute to account for quality of life. The results also present that perceived healthiness is positively influenced by economic participation, annual travel frequency, and fellowship. Research implications or Originality - Given the results, this offers the implication for the senior citizen welfare policy. This study also produced policy implication for local community.
Perfil Etnobotânico e Atividade Antioxidante de Cleome spinosa (Brassicacea) e Pavonia varians (Malvaceae)
Authors: Leal R. de S. , Maciel M. A. M. , Dantas T. N. C. , Melo M. D. , Pissinate K. , Echevarria A.
Published: October 2022

A família Malvaceae, constituída por mais de 100 gêneros, totaliza 2500 espécies. Dentre os gêneros destacam-se: Hibiscus (300), Sida (200) e Pavonia (150). No Brasil, as folhas da espécie Pavonia varians são utilizadas para combater infecções do aparelho digestivo, bem como inflamações de boca e garganta, tendo sido comprovado que este gênero é rico em alcalóides e saponinas. Atualmente, a família Brassicaceae, compreende aproximadamente 4000 espécies distribuídas em 400 gêneros, tendo resultado em função da fusão com a família Capparaceae, em um aumento significativo. Como exemplo, destaca-se a espécie medicinal Cleome spinosa Jacq. (rica em flavonóides) classificada até recentemente, como pertencente à família Capparaceae, tendo sido confirmado que pertence à família Brassicaceae. A atividade antioxidante dos extratos hidroalcoólicos de Pavonia varians (PV) e Cleome spinosa (CS) solubilizados em DMSO e MeOH (respectivamente), bem como em sistemas microemulsionados (SME), foi avaliada frente ao radical livre DPPH. Dois diferentes tipos de sistemas SME foram utilizados contendo uma mistura dos tensoativos Tween 80 e Span 20 (3:1), miristato de isopropila (IPM) como fase orgânica e água bidestilada (sistema SME-4, isento de cotensoativo) e ainda, adição de etanol como cotensoativo, para o sistema SME-1. Comparativamente, evidenciou-se para ambas as espécie Pavonia varians [CE50 = 114 μg/mL (SME-1) e 246 μg/mL (SME-4)] e Cleome spinosa [CE50: 224 μg/mL (SME-1) e CE50: 248 μg/mL (SME-4)], melhor eficácia para o sistema SME-1. A atividade antioxidante do extrato de P. varians foi significativo em ambos os sistemas SME-1 e SME-4, sendo duas vezes melhor para o sistema SME-1. Em relação aos sistemas encapsuladores SME-1 e SME-4 não foi observada interferência significativa destes sistemas, nos resultados observados para a atividade antioxidante de P. varians e C. spinosa.
Кыргыз Мамлекеттүүлүгүнүн Башаты Жана Негизги Өнүгүү Этаптары
Authors: KOCOBEKOV Muratbek
Published: October 2022

Кыргыздардын мамлекеттүүлүк маселеси кыргызтаануу илиминдеги айрыкча татаал да, олууттуу да проблемалардын катарына кирет. Алар качан мамлекет куруп, өз алдынча саясат жүргүзүп, эл аралык мамилелердин субъектисине айлангандыгы туурасында бир жактуу көз караш жок. Мында улам айрым окумуштуулар кыргыз мамлекетинин түптөлүш маселесин алардын Енисей аймагында курулган саясий биримдигин белгилешсе, кээ бир илим адамдары Улуу державалык убакка басым жасап келишет.
Макалада кыргыз мамлекеттүүлүгүнүн генезиси жана өнүгүү этаптары талданат.
Effectiveness of online learning relies on the dynamic between teachers and students
Authors: Chiu Yin Yung
Published: October 2022

Since the outbreak of covid-19 pandemic, schools around the world are forced to switch from traditional face-to-face schooling to online learning. School teachers face immense stress during the process due to lack of online teaching experience and relevant training. Different research has been conducted in reviewing the effectiveness of online learning; factors such as self-efficacy and motivation of students are the two most referenced amongst research. This research argues that the delivery of knowledge online is dynamic and it relies on the efforts of both students and teachers. By integrating the typology of interactions  developed by  Graham (2016) and Tang (2021), this research proposes the ‘teacher-content-students dynamic’ as a tool to comprehend how teachers and students interact in an online learning environment. Using narrative analysis, the online teaching experiences during the pandemic of three secondary school teachers are reviewed. The aim of this research is to identify how the interactions between students and teachers in the virtual classroom play an important role in effective online teaching and learning. Since there lacks unified guidance regarding the implementation of online teaching, the delivery of online teaching is different in the schools where the three informants teach. Owing to this, the difficulties and challenges faced by each individual are unique, yet their narratives have coincidentally pointed to how teacher-student relationships and interactions play an extra important role in online teaching. Symbolic interactionism is used in the analysis.
Factors influencing diabetes self-management among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in China
Authors: Yang Ni , Masingboon Khemaradee , Samartkit Niphawan
Published: October 2022

Background: In China, the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) continues to rise, and Diabetes Self-Management (DSM) is generally suboptimal. Thus, identifying the factors influencing DSM in adults with T2DM is crucial for healthcare providers.

Objectives: This study aimed to 1) describe DSM among adults with T2DM in Wenzhou, China, 2) examine the correlations between diabetes knowledge, perceived self-efficacy, fatalism, social support, and DSM, and 3) determine how much power of the correlated independent variables could predict DSM.

Methods: This study adopted the cross-sectional design and included 108 adults with T2DM who were randomly selected from the outpatient clinic of a hospital in Wenzhou, China. Data were recruited using a demographic questionnaire, and standardized tools were utilized to determine the correlation between DSM, diabetes knowledge, perceived self-efficacy, fatalism, and social support. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis.

Results: 62% of participants had poor blood glucose control (HbA1c ≥8.0%) and suboptimal DSM. Significant factors related to DSM were diabetes knowledge (r = 0.594, p <0.001), perceived self-efficacy (r = 0.447, p <0.001), and social support (r = 0.312, p = 0.001). The regression analysis revealed that all variables significantly explained 38.2% of the variance in DSM among adults with T2DM. However, only diabetes knowledge and perceived self-efficacy significantly predicted DSM (β = 0.468, p <0.001; β = 0.184, p = <0.05, respectively).

Conclusion: The findings indicated that increasing diabetes knowledge and perceived self-efficacy could help improve DSM in T2DM to ascertain the ultimate treatment outcomes. Nurses and healthcare providers should improve the ability of patients and their families to think critically and act autonomously.