bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How anxious were Quebec healthcare professionals during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic? A web-based cross-sectional survey
Authors: Cléophat Jude Emmanuel , Simon Philippe , Chiniara Gilles , St-Pierre Liette , Ahossi Eusèbe , Dogba Maman Joyce , Chénier Christophe , Dubuc Éric , Landry Caroline , Vonarx Nicolas , Pilote Bruno
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may cause significant anxiety among healthcare professionals (HCPs). COVID-19-related psychological impacts on HCPs in Western countries have received relatively little attention. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the levels of anxiety in HCPs working in the province of Quebec (Canada) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and identify factors associated with changes in anxiety scores. METHODS: An exploratory online cross-sectional survey was conducted among Quebec HCPs from April to July 2020. The Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to measure state anxiety among HCPs. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS: A total of 426 HCPs completed the survey. Anxiety scores ranged from 20 to 75 points, with 80 being the highest possible value on the STAI scale. Being a female HCP [B = 5.89, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.49–9.3] and declaring having the intention to avoid caring for patients with COVID-19 (B = 3.75, 95% CI: 1.29–6.22) were associated with increased anxiety scores. Having more years of experience was associated with decreased anxiety scores [B = –0.2, 95% CI: –0.32–(–0.08)]. CONCLUSION: Organizational strategies aimed at preventing and relieving anxiety should target junior female HCPs who express the intention to avoid caring for patients with COVID-19. Seniority could become an important criterion in selecting frontline HCPs during pandemics. Further studies are needed to comprehensively examine the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian HCPs and identify evidence-based coping strategies.
Impact of COVID-19 online classes on morningness-eveningness personality among adult college students: A survey study
Authors: Srinivasan Vignesh , Vishnuram Surya , Suganthirababu Prathap , Kumaresan A. , Divyalaxmi P. , Saranya Devi M. , Alagesan Jagatheesan
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 emerged as a serious pandemic in 2019 and billions of people were infected. Various precautionary methods were taken to contain the spread of virus such as social distancing, public lockdown, sanitation, and closure of schools and colleges. Many colleges started online classes to resume their syllabus and to complete the course curriculum. These evening online sessions resulted in late night sleep, long term mobile/computer exposure, and disturbed sleep pattern. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 online classes on morningness- eveningness personality and to compare it with different age groups, gender, and body mass index. METHODS: The cluster sampling method was used to collect the subjects from the total of 1153 adult college students, 897 subjects were selected based on the selection criteria and instructed to submit an online survey consists of the Morningness-eveningness Questionnaire and demographic and anthropometric data through mail, social media, or through a researcher by direct interview. RESULTS: The mean score for the 897 participants is 56.7, indicating intermediate morningness-eveningness personality type. On comparing the different groups, the youngest group (18–20 years) scored 4.23%(mean = 46.7), female subjects scored 6.13%(mean = 58.1), the underweight 2.67%(mean = 59.2) and overweight groups scored 2.89%(mean = 59.7) indicating definite eveningness. Among the 897 collected samples of the population 8.13%of the subjects experienced definite eveningness, 14.93%has moderate eveningness, 17.38%are under intermediate category, 22.4%have moderate morningness, and 37.11%have definite morningness. CONCLUSIONS: Subjects with eveningness personality have high risk of developing mental illness, thus it’s important to determine the eveningness personality among student population to avoid serious complications in later age.
Mapping the occupational therapy workforce research worldwide: Study protocol for a scoping review
Authors: Jesus Tiago S. ,   World Federation of Occupational Therapists, von Zweck Claudia , Mani Karthik , Kamalakannan Suresh , Bhattacharjya Sutanuka , Ledgerd Ritchard
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Human Resources for Health (HRH) research informs the development of evidence-based, population-centered HRH policies and practices. Occupational therapists are key human resources for meeting the health, rehabilitation, and occupational needs of the population worldwide. Yet, the global status of the occupational therapy workforce research remains unchartered. OBJECTIVES: This study protocol depicts the methods to map out and synthesize the occupational therapy workforce research worldwide. METHODS: Six scientific-literature databases and key international institutional websites will be systematically searched, complemented by snowballing searches and recommendations from key global, regional, or national representatives of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Two independent reviewers will screen titles-and-abstracts and then full-texts against the eligibility criteria, e.g., 10 categories of workforce research. Educational research, non-empirical papers, and papers (or their summaries) not available in English, Spanish or Portuguese are excluded. Data extraction (e.g., methods, geographies, aims, key findings) will be conducted by one author and fully verified by another. The extracted data will be computed as well as subject to content analysis to provide quantitative map of the literature and of the contents addressed, e.g., per inclusion category. CONCLUSION: The results of this review can inform wide consultation processes and strategic, concerted local and global developments of the occupational therapy workforce.
Designing for unpredictable uses: A case study on cargo handling
Authors: Abraçado Mateus Pereira , Duarte Francisco José de Castro Moura , Béguin Pascal Daniel , Fontainha Tharcisio Cotta , Oggioni Barbara Passos , de Almeida William Silva Santana
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Activity ergonomics aims to include work variability into design process to enable various dimensions of use in projects. As design evolves with use, understanding its characteristics is essential to decipher real working requirements. However, situated design can be pluralistic and may lead to different interpretations than initially intended. OBJECTIVE: This paper aims at understanding the relationship between the designing phase of work systems and the situated task design in high uncertainty operations. METHODS: In an ergonomic work analysis, cargo handling operations were observed at offshore platforms, followed by discussions with workers. Two case studies were selected for the intervention process to demonstrate how workers dealt with high uncertainty tasks on site. RESULTS: Situated task design exhibited three main characteristics: (1) the project emerges from the situation; (2) it has an intentional and original character; and (3) it is situated in time and space to solve local problems. CONCLUSIONS: This combination is the essence of a microproject, which is a concept proposed in this paper. The design must provide resources not only to execute work but also to redesign the task on site.
Understanding the Pesticide Label for Citrus Grove Workers
Authors: Boman Brian , Cole Darren , Futch Steve , Gunter Ward , Hebb Jack , Wilson P. Chris
Published: October 2021

ABE-367, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, and Chris Wilson, instructs citrus grove workers in reading pesticide labels. Includes a quiz and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2007.
ABE367/AE243: Understanding the Pesticide Label for Citrus Grove Workers (ufl.edu)
Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Poisonous Plant.
Authors: Sellers Brent A. , Langeland Kenneth A. , Ferrell Jason A. , Meisenberg Michael , Walter Joseph
Published: October 2021

SS-AGR-276, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by B. A. Sellers, K. A. Langeland, J. A. Ferrell, Michael Meisenberg, and J. Walter, describes this escaped ornamental plant also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat, it's identification, toxicity, and control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2007.
SS AGR 276/AG281: Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Poisonous Plant. (ufl.edu)
Total Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle III: Match the Diet to the Cattle Requirements
Authors: Hersom Matt , Carter Jeffrey N.
Published: October 2021

Revised! AN188, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, provides realistic examples from different productive states to demonstrate the function of rumen microorganisms and the differences in the nutrient profile of feedstuffs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
'UF Multi-flora Peach' and 'UF Multi-flora Pink Frost' Gerberas - University of Florida Cultivars for Landscapes and Large Pots
Authors: Deng Zhanao , Harbaugh Brent K.
Published: October 2021

ENH-1043, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Zhanao Deng and Brent K. Harbaugh, describes two gerbera cultivars developed at UF specifically for landscape use, their origin, container and garden performance, and availability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture.
Fish Slaughter, Killing, and Euthanasia: A Review of Major Published U.S. Guidance Documents and General Considerations of Methods
Authors: Yanong Roy P. , Hartman Kathleen H. , Watson Craig A. , Hill Jeffrey E. , Petty B. Denise , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2021

Circular 1525, a 6-page fact sheet by Roy P.E. Yanong, Kathleen H. Hartman, Craig A. Watson, Jeffrey E. Hill, B. Denise Petty, and Ruth Francis-Floyd, provides a discussion of terminology used to describe the deliberate ending of life of a fish, reviews of four major guidance documents with the limitations of each, and a discussion of general considerations. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, June 2007.
Economic Impact of Zebra Mussels in Florida
Authors: Lee Donna J. , Adams Damian C. , Rossi Frederick J.
Published: October 2021

FE-693, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Donna J. Lee, Damian C. Adams, and Frederick J. Rossi, reports results from a 20-year simulation model on the economic impacts of public investment in prevention and eradication of this bio-fouling organism which is expected to reach Florida in the near future, with particular attention to the effect on Lake Okeechobee. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2007.
Healthy Eating: Folate
Authors: Bobroff Linda B.
Published: October 2021

Revised! FCS8567, a two-page fact sheet by Linda Bobroff, explains what folate is, what foods it can be found in, and why it is an essential nutrient. Revised to include updated nutritional information. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.
FCS8567/FY066: Healthy Eating: Folate (ufl.edu)
Trauma and Adolescents
Authors: Eckes Ashley , Radunovich Heidi Liss
Published: October 2021

FCS2280, a 5-page fact sheet by Ashley Eckes and Heidi Liss Radunovich, explores the special needs of adolescents coping with trauma, tragedy, and disaster. It explains why teens may be especially vulnerable to trauma and its effects and gives tips to help teens cope with and process trauma. Includes a section on PTSD. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.
FCS2280/FY1004: Trauma and Adolescents (ufl.edu)
Understanding Sustainable Workforce Housing: Creating a Local Needs Assessment
Authors: Gellermann Jeffrey P. , Lenfesty Karla , Brennan Mark A.
Published: October 2021

FCS3258, a 5-page fact sheet by J. P. Gellermann, Karla Lenfesty, and M. A. Brennan, discusses the growing need for affordable housing in many areas of Florida and explains how readers can go about conducting a needs assessment to evaluate the demand for affordable/workforce housing in their areas. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2007.
Entrenamiento Para El Uso Del Baño
Authors: Ferrer-Chancy Millie , McCrea Sara
Published: October 2021

FCS2152-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Millie Ferrer and Sara McCrea, is the Spanish version of "Toilet Training" (FSC2152) and will help parents understand when children are ready to start toilet-training, how to get the process started, and what to expect. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, June 2007.
Asperger's Disorder
Authors: Radunovich Heidi Liss , Gouin Keith
Published: October 2021

FCS2276, a 4-page factsheet by Heidi Liss Radunovich and Keith Gouin, describes Asperger's Disorder, a disorder on the autism spectrum that affects social behavior and interaction. It gives information on how the disorder typically presents and lets parents knows what to do if they think their child may have the disorder. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2007.
Guidelines for Enrolling in Florida's BMP Program for Vegetable Crops
Authors: Gazula Aparna , Simonne Eric , Boman Brian
Published: October 2021

HS-1114, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Aparna Gazula, Eric Simonne, and Brian Boman, describes this voluntary program for vegetable producers, how to sign up, human and online resources for participants, how to select appropriate best management practices, and the free mobile irrigation labs that are available for making customized recommendations. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2007.
Little Metalmark, Calephelis virginiensis (Guérin-Ménéville) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Riodinidae)
Authors: Hall Donald W. , Minno Marc , Butler Jerry F.
Published: October 2021

EENY-407, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall, Marc Minno, and Jerry F. Butler, is part of Featured Creatures collection. It provides information about this tiny orange butterfly with metallic silver lines on the wings. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.
EENY-407/IN734: Little Metalmark, Calephelis virginiensis (Guérin-Ménéville) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Riodinidae) (ufl.edu)
Luna Moth, Actias (=Tropaea) luna (Linneaus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae)
Authors: Hall Donald W.
Published: October 2021

EENY-411, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It provides information about this beautiful moth with moon-like spots. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2007.
EENY-411/IN737: Luna Moth, Actias (=Tropaea) luna (Linneaus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae) (ufl.edu)
Ciguatera
Authors: Rey Jorge R.
Published: October 2021

ENY-741S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, is the Spanish language version of ENY-741, Ciguatera. It describes this form of food poisoning caused by ingestion of saltwater fish and invertebrates that have accumulated in their tissues a certain amount of the toxins produced by dinoflagellates. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.
2007 Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Authors: Momol Timur , Ritchie Laura , Dankers Hank
Published: October 2021

PP 240, a 13-page illustrated fact sheets, describes diseases common to apples in Florida, their symptoms, causal organisms, disease cycles and epidemiology, and management. Includes references and a table of fungicides approved for disease management of apple in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, October 2007.
Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2002
Authors: Glaz B. , Vonderwell J. , Gilbert Robert A.
Published: October 2021

Part of the Florida Sugarcane Handbook, published by the UF Agronomy Department, June - October 2007.
Sugar and the World Trade Organization (WTO): Progress To-Date
Authors: Alvarez José
Published: October 2021

Part of the Florida Sugarcane Handbook, published by the UF Agronomy Department, June - October 2007.
Cleaning Up Petroleum Releases to Soil
Authors: Racine Diane K. , Silveira Maria L. , Jawitz James W.
Published: October 2021

SL-251, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Diane Racine, Maria L. Silveira, and James W. Jawitz, provides basic guidelines for timely cleanup of petroleum spills or releases. It discusses categories of petroleum, reporting requirements, cleanup operations, soil removal, and land farming. Includes a flow chart and references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2007.
The Florida Environment: An Overview
Authors: Main Martin B. , Allen Ginger M.
Published: October 2021

The Florida Environment series, by Martin B. Main and Ginger M. Allen is published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2007.
Florida's Environment - Central Region
Authors: Main Martin B. , Allen Ginger M.
Published: October 2021

The Florida Environment series, by Martin B. Main and Ginger M. Allen is published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2007.
Presenting Workshops to Adults
Authors: Myers Brian E.
Published: October 2021

AEC-385, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Brian E. Myers, provides workshop presenters with key characteristics of correctly designed workshops for adult learners. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2007.
AEC 385/WC066: Presenting Workshops to Adults (ufl.edu)
Weed Control in Strawberry
Authors: Stall William M.
Published: October 2021

Revised! HS-196, a 3-page fact sheet by William M. Stall, provides pesticide recommendations for strawberry production. Includes a table listing chemical weed controls for strawberry in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, November 2007.
HS196/WG037: Weed Management in Strawberry (ufl.edu)
Weed Control in Tomato
Authors: Stall William M.
Published: October 2021

Revised! HS-200, a 5-page fact sheet by William M. Stall, explains the increased importance of weed management in tomato production due to the introduction of the sweet potato whitefly. It discusses management in all areas of the farm, as well as post-harvest vine desiccation. Includes a table listing chemical weed controls for tomatoes in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, November 2007.
HS200/WG040: Weed Management in Tomato (ufl.edu)
Penerapan play therapy dalam mengembangkan interaksi sosial siswa di SMPN 8 Kota Jambi
Authors: Yusra Affan , Rasimin Rasimin
Published: October 2021

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk melihat peranan play therapy dalam mengembangkan interaksi siswa pada SMP 8 kota jambi. Pada kegiatan pelaksanaan PKM ini  menggunakan  setting klasikal dengan menggunakan play therapy dalam mengembangkan interaksi sosial siswa melalui metode berikut: 1) Metode Sosialisasi: Melalui metode ini dilakukan proses penanaman atau transfer kebiasaan pada satu generasi kepada generasi berikutnya  bisa melalui bentuk individual, kelompok dan masyarakat. Metode ini digunakan untuk memberi beberapa penjelasan tentang interaksi sosial dan panduan play therapy, serta jejak pendapat. 2) Metode play therapy: Metode ini dikembangkan dengan dasar konsep yang telah matang,. Melalui metode ini siswa dilatih untuk berkomunikasi dengan menggunakan bahasa yang baik dalam melakukan kerja sama dan melatih kontak sosial antar siswa. Adapun hasil dalam PKM dan hasil  dari  kegiatan  PKM  ini  juga  terlihat  dalam  praktik  dan  workshop   siswa  sangat tertarik dengan metode ini karena dalam metode ini tidak hanya menekankan pada pembentukan  dinamika  interaksi  sosial     namun  juga  menekankan  pada  membangun dinamika  anggota kelas  sehingga dalam  pelaksanaan peserta layanan memperoleh kemampuan dinamika dalam mengembangkan interaksi sosial. Adapun kesimpulan dari PKM ini dapat meningkatkan Interaksi sosial siswa melalui metode play therapy.
Pelatihan pidato bahasa inggris menggunakan metode CLT pada siswa SMP/MTS Desa Ciakar
Authors: Inayah Shinta Nurul , Albar Mawi Khusni
Published: October 2021

Pidato dalam bahasa Inggris merupakan salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa dalam bahasa Inggris. Pelatihan ini dilaksanakan sebagai bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat dalam bidang pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam berbahasa Inggris, mempersiapkan siswa untuk menghadapi perkembangan bahasa Inggris di era globalisasi, melatih kepercayaan diri siswa saat berbicara bahasa Inggris, dan mempersiapkan siswa untuk mengikuti lomba-lomba pidato (speech) bahasa Inggris untuk meningkatkan reputasi sekolah dan prestasi dalam kemampuan penguasaan bahasa Inggris yang di miliki oleh siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah investigasi yang menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode PAR (Participatory Action Research) dan metode deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan menggunakan metode Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa dalam bahasa Inggris khususnya dalam pidato bahasa Inggris, kemudian juga meningkatkan motivasi dan minat siswa dalam belajar pidato bahasa Inggris, serta meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang pentingnya peranan pidato bahasa Inggris dan juga meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam memahami makna kata dalam bahasa Inggris.
Valoración de las loncheras de los niños y niñas que acuden al centro de educación inicial Gabriela Mistral de la ciudad de Tulcán, relacionado con su estado nutricional, en el período de septiembre a diciembre 2012.
Authors: Fuertes López Jhon Harol
Published: October 2021

En el centro de educación inicial Gabriela Mistral de la ciudad de Tulcán asisten niños de 3 a 5 años, de un nivel económico bajo- medio, por medio de la investigación se logró identificar que la mayoría de los niños/as que asisten a esta institución llevan en sus lancheras alimentos artificiales, para la obtención de la información se utilizó diferentes técnicas e instrumentos como: fichas de observación, aplicación de cuestionarios a padres de familia y docentes de la institución.

Los resultados obtenidos por medio de la investigación indican que un 75% de los niños/as que asisten a esta institución consumen alimentos artificiales, pero que a pesar de esto un 42% de los padres piensan que las loncheras que envían a sus hijos están adecuadamente preparadas, a la vez los alimentos artificiales de sus loncheras están afectando su estado de salud ya que un 10% de los niños/as presentan sobrepeso, por lo que se evidencia un desconocimiento en su elaboración e importancia que tiene esta para el desarrollo y crecimiento de sus hijos, por lo que se ejecutó un plan de intervención que ayudo a concienciar a los padres de familia y docentes sobre la elaboración e importancia de las loncheras saludables.
Promoción y educación en planificación familiar
Authors: Mora Cuastusa Damaris Elizabeth
Published: October 2021

La falta de educación es la principal causa para la adquisición de diferentes enfermedades la prevención en este caso queda a un lado sin obtener resultados. Â¡La educación para la salud es un proceso que aborda no solamente la transmisión de la información en salud, sino también el fomento de la motivación a la utilización de métodos anticonceptivos, a la vez prevenir embarazos no deseados, la autoestima es necesario para adoptar medidas destinadas a mejorar la salud, en ello se incluye to información que se refiere a los factores de comportamiento de riesgo, as! coma su contraparte. La promoción de la salud es el proceso que permite a las personas incrementar su control sobre los determinantes de la salud en consciencia mejorarla, cabe resaltar la falta de sentido de pertenencia de cada persona sabiendo que alga en particular les causa daño y a pesar de eso no toman conciencia de los efectos.

En la Parroquia la Concepción existe un alto nivel de pobreza, se toma en cuenta coma factor de riesgo algunas patologías, se hace necesario impartir educación basada en las principales enfermedades encontradas en el sector como hipertensión arterial, diabetes obesidad en sus diferentes tipos.
A study of occurrence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in children with obesity and overweight
Authors: Patil Sharanagouda , Angadi Kumar , Somasundara Meghana
Published: October 2021

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in children and its increasingprevalence is associated with a concomitant rise in obesity. Anthropometric measurements and non-invasive tests (liver function tests and USG abdomen) help in early recognition of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and reduce consequent morbidity and mortality. Aim: This study aims to study the occurrence of NASH in obese and overweight children and to derive the correlation of NASH with clinical and biochemical parameters in overweight and obese children. Methods: This hospital-based prospective study included children (age?18 years) who met the inclusion criteria. Diagnosis of NASH was based on the USG abdomen. Measurements included anthropometry, ultrasonography, fasting glucose, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lipid profile and additional parameters of blood pressure, fasting insulin, and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). The variables were compared between children with and without NASH. Results: A total of 146 patients (female: 51.4%, male: 48.6%) were enrolled in the study. The most common age group affected was 11–18 years (50.7%) followed by 6–10 years (43.2%) and <5 years (6.2%). The occurrence of NASH in the study group was 63% of obese and overweight children. Mean weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, blood pressure (BP), serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), fasting insulin level, and HOMA-IR were significantly higher in children with NASH. There was a significant association between SGPT and NASH. Elevated SGPT of 79.3% and 1.9% were observed among the subjects with and without NASH, respectively. Conclusion: Anthropometric indices and biochemical parameters were more elevated in the NASH group showing its direct correlation with hepatic steatosis.
Multiple urolithiases in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Fujishiro Ayumi , Matsuno Ryosuke , Omachi Taichi , Yamazoe Takashi , Okano Mai , Kaneko Kazunari
Published: October 2021

Current study is a case report of a 5-year-old patient with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and multiple urolithiasis. Complex factors, including glucocorticoid-induced hypercalciuria, fluid restriction for the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone, and long-term bed rest, predispose children with ALL to develop urolithiasis. To prevent urinary urolithiasis formation, urinary calcium excretion should be monitored during chemotherapy and when administering glucocorticoids.
Retinopathy of prematurity: Postnatal weight gain and risk factors profile; a hospital-based study from a tertiary care center
Authors: Subramanya Pooja , Pradeep G C M , Sharanabasavesh M , Krithika M V
Published: October 2021

Background: Premature infants often develop blindness in one or both eyes due to disparity in retinal growth. This condition is termed as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Aim: The aim of the study is to study the postnatal weight gain pattern of preterm infants (Age < 32 weeks) and risk factors of ROP in a tertiary care center and to validate the lower birth weight and gestational age (GA) for ROP. Methods: Hospital-based study on 110 preterm neonates admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) who fulfilled the criteria for ROP screening. On screening, 55 neonates were identified to have ROP and 55 neonates identified to have no ROP. The profiles of ROP and risk factors were documented according to the International Classification for ROP recommendations. The data were analyzed for GA, birth weight, and risk factors predisposing to ROP. Results: A total of 110 preterm neonates were screened, out of which, 55 had ROP. The mean GA (P = 0.002), Apnea (P = 0.001), ventilation (P = 0.001), and surfactant (P = 0.001) were observed a significant difference. Further, a significant difference in weight gain pattern in the two groups (P < 0.05) was also observed. The group without ROP had a better weight gain pattern than the group with ROP. Conclusion: Our study revealed prematurity, low birth weight, and birth weight increasing patterns were found to be strong predictors of ROP. GA, apnea, ventilation, and surfactant were found to be statistically significant factors associated with ROP.
LENDING TO THE ECONOMY OF UKRAINE: CURRENT SITUATION AND DIRECTIONS OF INCENTIVES
Authors: Ilchuk Pavlo , Kots Olha , Karda Alla
Published: October 2021

Stimulating lending to the economy today is one of the priorities of the National Bank of Ukraine. It will help to bring the economy out of stagnation, ensure GDP growth and increase welfare in the country. The article examines the current state of lending to the economy of Ukraine. A review of the scientific literature focuses on analyzing the proposals of scientists to stimulate lending. During the research, the structure and dynamics of the loan portfolio of Ukrainian banks for 2013–2021 were analyzed and the main reasons for the changes were identified. In Ukraine, the largest share of loans falls on business entities and in 2021 it is 78.04%. In 2016 this share was equal to 82.26%. The dynamics of lending to business entities largely depends on the efficiency of their activities, which is why detailed attention is focused on analyzing the efficiency of enterprises and the share of non-performing loans, which allowed identifying the cyclical nature of these processes. Currently, the problem of unprofitable enterprises is not the only obstacle to the full development of lending, a large proportion of non-performing loans also has a negative impact. Detailed attention was focused on the interest rates dynamics analysis and it was found that for loans to business entities there was a constant decrease in interest rates on all types of loans in accordance with their terms. In order to stimulate lending to the economy, it is necessary to reduce all interest rates, not just interest rates on loans to business entities, as lending to individuals also contributes to economic growth. The main directions of stimulating lending to Ukraine’s economy have also been formed, which, first of all, should take place at the state level through the implementation of monetary policy aimed at keeping inflation within the target, ensuring transparency of the banking system and its regulation, state participation in large investment projects, reducing the tax burden provided that the business entities which implement innovative projects aimed at achieving strategic goals of the state, such as greening and digitalization of public life and business.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE CHANNEL OF THE TRANSMISSION MECHANISM AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE POLICY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Mishchenko Svitlana , Mishchenko Volodymyr , Naumenkova Svitlana
Published: October 2021

The article examines the peculiarities of the functioning of the currency channel of the monetary transmission mechanism of the central bank and its impact on the economic development of Ukraine in 2005-2020.
The study was conducted on the basis of the use of linear regression models and the calculation of relevant indicators that characterize the reliability of the proposed models. The main economic parameters on which the dynamics of the hryvnia exchange rate has the greatest influence are determined and the methods of assessing the efficiency of the monetary channel currency transmission channel are improved.
Based on the analysis and quantitative assessment of the impact of the weighted average exchange rate of hryvnia to the US dollar on the dynamics of the monetary base, monetary aggregates, lending rates, the base interest rate of the National Bank of Ukraine and the yield on short-term domestic government bonds, the main economic tendencies and links in the mechanism of functioning of the currency channel of monetary transmission were defined.
In order to assess the impact of the currency channel on the main macroeconomic indicators, the impact of the dynamics of the hryvnia exchange rate on the growth rate of real GDP, inflation, the level of monetization of the economy and financial dollarization was determined. It is substantiated that the appreciation of the hryvnia exchange rate against leading currencies significantly restrains the growth rate of real GDP and contributes to rising inflation, which requires additional measures by the NBU to improve currency regulation and control.
Based on the generalization of the NBU practice, the main directions are identified and a it was developed the system of measures to improve the efficiency of the monetary channel of the monetary transmission mechanism based on increasing the banking system's resilience to internal and external shocks, maintaining relative exchange rate stability and low volatility, ensuring effective foreign exchange market management, maintaining the balance of payments, as well as improving the efficiency of currency regulation and the implementation by the central bank of a prudent monetary policy that ensures the effective transmission of monetary impulses from the central bank to the real sector of the economy.
RESEARCH AND MODELING OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT IN UKRAINE: CORRELATION-REGRESSION ANALYSIS
Authors: Dovhenko Yana , Khaletska Zoia , Yaremenko Lyudmila
Published: October 2021

The aim of the study is to conduct a statistical analysis of the modern labor market and adapt a multivariate econometric model of unemployment in Ukraine using the principal component analysis. The paper investigated the current state of unemployment in Ukraine for the last two decades. The dynamics of the unemployment rate and employment of the economically active population in Ukraine is analyzed. The analysis of the structure of the unemployed for reasons of dismissal and the tendency of changes in the size of the working age population is carried out. The gender aspect of the number of the unemployed population is investigated.
Comprehensive assessments of the resources of labor potential by regions have been calculated and a rating of regions has been built. The disproportionality behind the Harrington`s desirability function was analyzed taking into account the factors of stimulants and de-stimulants. The rating assessment of unemployment for regional labor markets of Ukraine is given for the gradation of values of the desirability function.
The main macroeconomic factors of influence on the level of unemployment in Ukraine have been determined. Structural and correlation-regression relationships have been analyzed. The identification of the model has been carried out. The multivariate unemployment model was adapted. The factorial database was checked for the presence of multicollinearity behind the Ferrer - Glober algorithm based on the criteria: Fisher, Spearman and Student. With the help of component analysis, the study of the relationship between factor variables was carried out. The factor loading matrix was constructed and analyzed. The matrix of the values of the principal components was calculated. The model of unemployment is constructed by the principal component analysis. The model was tested for adequacy, its economic content was analyzed. The residuals (random variables) are estimated to establish the quality of the constructed multivariate model. Dynamic models of factorial variables were built and their values for the next year were estimated. Through the normalized values of estimates of factor variables for dynamic models, the unemployment rate in Ukraine for the future (2021) was calculated.
THEORETICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGING THE ACTIVITY OF MOTOR TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES
Authors: Boiko Victoriia , Skladanivska Olha
Published: October 2021

The main theoretical aspects of enterprise performance management are analyzed in the article. The scientific revisions of scientists which are devoted to the questions of effectiveness of enterprise have been analyzed and it has been revealed that there is certain ambiguousness of the approaches of scientists to the term «effectiveness» of activity and functioning of enterprises of market economy. The main approaches to this category are highlighted. The effectiveness is related to the result of a certain process and is determined as a success rate of desirable result achievement for the consumers of economic processes. The meaning of the concept of «effectiveness» of enterprises was clarified. Thus, the «effectiveness» of the enterprise - is the degree of achievement of goals in accordance with the requirements of stakeholders, taking into account external and internal conditions of operation. The essence of the notions of effectiveness of the enterprise's activity is the basis for the formation of a system of quantitative indicators for measuring this category. Internal and external factors that play different roles in its formation were considered. The concept of enterprise performance management as a basis for strategy implementation was substantiated and the types of strategy objectives were indicated. The content of enterprise performance management, which is based on the main functions of management: planning, organization, motivation and control has been clarified. The main approaches to enterprise performance management - functional, process, target and system were highlighted. The indicators that can be used to assess the effectiveness of the transport company was considered. The increasing the economic efficiency of any business entity plays a prominent role in its activities; therefore, there is a need for constant control and the search for ways of its growth.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
Authors: Voronchak Ivan , Vovk Yuriy
Published: October 2021

The paper investigates the theoretical and practical aspects of providing the corporate social responsibility in a digital economy. The digital transformation of economic activity necessitates a business response to fundamental new challenges and threats related to cybersecurity, privacy, copyright protection, blockchain, misinformation, ethical algorithms for artificial intelligence etc. The quantity and complexity of digitalization problems determines the need for a consistent and comprehensive approach to ensuring digital responsibility in economy. Corporate digital responsibility can be defined as a responsible and ethical using of digital technologies; forecasting the social, economic and environmental consequences of decisions made in the digital economy.
The analysis of social reports and web resources of Ukrainian companies indicates that their potential of digital responsibility is limited to the digital skills transfer and partial using in communications with stakeholders. At the same time, there are promising ways of manifesting social responsibility of domestic enterprises: investments in digital infrastructure and education; using digital technologies to monitor the responsibility and business ethics of suppliers and contractors; digitalization of environmental management processes; protection of digital rights and personal data of customers, employees, partners; dialogue with real and potential stakeholders through digital channels.
Foreign experience shows that it is efficient to form public-private partnership platforms in the field of digital responsibility and sustainable development. It is also appropriate for the government to develop and implement a strategy for the digital transformation, programs of economic and advisory support for digital social entrepreneurship; to form standards for assessing and reporting about corporate digital responsibility; to eliminate the institutional and legislative barriers to the digital economy development; to overcome the digital divide in society; to create algorithms for personal data processing and suitable digital platforms.
ПОРІВНЯЛЬНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ТИПІВ РИНКОВИХ СТРУКТУР
Authors: Микуланинець Світлана
Published: October 2021

У статті проведено порівняльний аналіз основних типів ринкових структур. Розглянуто характерні ознаки, на основі яких визначається модель ринкової структури. Охарактеризовано рівень конкуренції, як ключовий фактор визначення моделі ринку. Проаналізовано особливості, переваги та недоліки кожного типу ринкової стуктури. Обгрунтовано економічну ефективність ринку досконалої конкуренції. Визначено ключову перевагу ринку монополістичної конкуренції, яка полягає в диференціації товарів та послуг, а також методів їх просування. Здійснено аналіз основних можливостей та загроз олігополістичного ринку. Охарактеризовано загрози та негативні наслідки монополій, а також необхідність державного контролю за цих умов. Відображено особливості реальних та «ідеальних» ринкових структур. Визначено економічно найефективніші моделі ринку.
ЕКОНОМІЧНИЙ АСПЕКТ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ХМАРНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ У ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ОРГАНІВ ПУБЛІЧНОЇ ВЛАДИ ТА БІЗНЕС-СТРУКТУР
Authors: Шевчук Ірина , Депутат Богдан
Published: October 2021

У статті проаналізовано тенденції розвитку ринку хмарних послуг в Україні та світі. Встановлено, що національний ринок хмарних сервісів все ще перебуває у стадії активного росту і його потенціал є значно більший, ніж наявний. Розглянуто особливості використання хмарних сервісів у діяльності суб’єктів із різних сфер економіки (фінансові установи, аптеки, страхові, туристичні, автомобільні та нафтогазові компанії, підприємства роздрібної торгівлі). Окреслено основні переваги для бізнес-структур від переходу до хмарних рішень та ризики, яким при цьому піддається їхня діяльність. Наведено характеристику економічних ефектів, які буде отримано в результаті впровадження хмарних технологій в державному секторі. Обгрунтовано, що їх впровадження повинне бути нормативно врегульованим, безпечним, економічно ефективним та максимально враховувати індивідуальні потреби суб’єкта хмарної трансформації.
АНАЛІЗ МЕТОДІВ ПРОЦЕДУРНОЇ ГЕНЕРАЦІЇ ТРИВИМІРНОГО ІГРОВОГО КОНТЕНТУ
Authors: МІХАЙЛУЦА О.М. , ПОЖУЄВ А.В. , ВОЛІК С.О.
Published: October 2021

Завдяки потужному розвитку сучасної ігрової індустрії створення відеоігор все частіше сприймається авторами і користувачами як окремий вид художньої творчості. Як і будь-яка інша культурна індустрія, відеоігри мають величезний ринок, повний видавців і розробників, які створюють високобюджетні продукти. До існуючих в ігровій індустрії проблем відносять швидкість створення ігрового контенту і якість обробки ігрових об'єктів, тобто відображення ігрового об'єкта в найбільш реалістичному або потрібному вигляді. У світлі цього можна сказати, що процедурна генерація - незамінний інструмент в геймдизайні. У представленій роботі розглядається одна з проблем процедурної генерації - процедурна генерація приміщень. У першому розділі проведено огляд декількох найактуальніших методів процедурної генерації контенту, які можуть бути використані для генерації кімнат і рівнів у відеоіграх, крім того, проаналізовані методи створення планів будівель автоматичним способом. Зокрема, аналізуються відомі алгоритми та підходи використання процедурної генерації споруд. На основі проведеного аналізу методів генерування будинків розроблено інструмент для процедурного генерування планів будинків з їх тривимірним відображенням. В реалізованій програмній системі додана можливість коригувати різні настройки створюваних об'єктів, а також можливість зміни користувачем моделей будинку. Дана особливість системи відкриває можливість генерування будівлі методом конструктора з заздалегідь розроблених частин. Як наслідок, збільшилася варіативність будівель як зовні (форми будівель), так і внутрішньо (плани приміщень), а також значно зменшилися витрачені людино-години на створення більш детального ігрового об'єкта будівлі. Тестування показало, що розроблена програмна система оптимально підходить для застосування в режимі редагування гри. Також в роботі досліджені і проаналізовані різні методи оптимізації відображення будівлі в 3D. У розробленій системі використані такі методи оптимізації, як об'єднання елементів будівлі в єдину меш-сітку, коректне створення ігрових модульних частин будівлі, а також використання патерну проектування Poolobject для багаторазового повторення в побудові будинків. На основі результатів роботи в майбутньому можливе прискорення розробки ігор, наприклад, для генерування процедурно створеного міста або створення моделей міст.
ДЕЯКІ ПІДХОДИ ДО ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ДЕФОРМАЦІЇ ГНУЧКИХ ЦИЛІНДРИЧНИХ ОБОЛОНОК
Authors: ТУМАШОВА О.В.
Published: October 2021

У даній роботі запропонований підхід до чисельного розв’язку двовимірних нелінійних крайових задач, який базується на застосуванні наближеного аналітичного методу Власова-Канторовича, методу лінеарізації одновимірних нелінійних крайових задач та чисельного методу дискретної ортогоналізації розв’язку лінійних крайових задач. Досліджується достовірність результатів розв’язку даного класу задач з метою апробації методу Власова-Канторовича. Запропонований підхід до чисельного розв’язку крайових задач, які описують геометрично нелінійну деформацію пологих циліндричних панелей при силових навантаженнях зі змінними параметрами. Досліджується вплив різних варіантів граничних умов на криволінійних краях панелі і розподілу навантаження вздовж напрямної на її деформацію. З метою апробації методу Власова-Канторовича на базі побудованого точного аналітичного розв'язку нелінійної крайової задачі проведемо співставлення розв’язку методом Власова-Канторовича задачі про деформацію колової нескінченно довгої циліндричної панелі сталої товщини в залежності від числа утримуваних членів ряду в розвиненні. Для цього розглянуто розв’язок задачі про деформацію колової нескінченно довгої циліндричної панелі сталої товщини, яка знаходиться під дією зовнішнього навантаження q вздовж напрямної y. Для порівняння результатів розв’язку задачі при застосуванні методу Власова-Канторовича, отриманих при різному числі членів ряду,що містяться в розвиненні, розглянуто деформацію гнучкої циліндричної панелі скінченних розмірів під дією зовнішнього навантаження q. Наведено таблиці залежності амплітудних значень для прогину w в центрі панелі, на основі нелінійної теорії, від навантаження за різних значень параметра q. Досліджено вплив граничних умов на криволінійних краях колової циліндричної панелі скінченних розмірів і сталої товщини h під дією поверхневого навантаження q. Наведено таблиці залежності амплітудних значень для прогину w в центрі панелі, на основі лінійної і нелінійної теорії, від навантаження за різних значень параметра q і для різних варіантів граничних умов. Наведено таблиці значень напружень на зовнішній і внутрішній поверхнях оболонки в геометрично нелінійній постановці.