bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Analysis of the Probability of Bankruptcy of PJSC «Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo»
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia National University, Cherep Alla V. , Chekhovska Valeriia S. ,   Zaporizhzhia National University
Published: January 2025

PJSC «Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo» is one of the four largest energy distribution companies in Ukraine. The purpose of the distribution system operator in question is to ensure reliable and uninterrupted provision of electricity distribution services in the territory of Zaporizhzhia region, which is the main activity of the enterprise. The aim of the present study is to conduct a financial analysis, due to the need to assess the financial condition of the enterprise, its business activities in order to timely identify and eliminate violations in the activities of the economic entity, which will further help to increase solvency and identify the main factors influencing the state of the enterprise, along with predicting the main trends and assessing the market value of the enterprise as a whole. The analysis of the probability of bankruptcy of PJSC «Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo» was carried out using multifactorial models, such as: Altman five-factor model, four-factor model by R. Tafler, Lis model, Springate model, and Tereshchenko universal discriminant model. The assessment of business activity was carried out using profitability indicators. According to the results of the analysis, it is found that the enterprise PJSC «Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo» in the analyzed 2020-2023 is not threatened with bankruptcy under most models. Most profitability indicators in 2022 had negative values, since the company had a loss on the results of activities at the end of the year. The analysis of the liquidity of the enterprise indicates lack of current assets and monetary means to cover the current liabilities of the enterprise. The main factors influencing the financial condition of the enterprise, which are caused by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the russian federation at the beginning of 2022, have been identified. Recommendations for improving financial performance indicators are developed, based on the works to reduce receivables and payables at the enterprise. The presented results of the analysis can be used in the future to form the financial strategy of the enterprise.
Accounting of Finished Products and Problematic Aspects of Its Assessment
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia National University, Gorohovets Juliya A. , Dzherina Karolina S. ,   FS «Rassvet»
Published: January 2025

In today’s conditions, the key aspect of the activity of a manufacturing enterprise is the establishment of efficient production and sale of manufactured finished products. A significant importance in solving these points is given to accounting, the main task of which is to reliably and timely reflect economic transactions at all stages of production and sale of finished products. Accounting for finished products at enterprises provides control over the quantity, quality and movement of products, helps to avoid losses during storage and transportation, ensures the timely sale of stocks and optimization of warehouse processes, which helps to reduce the risks of overproduction or shortage of products, allows enterprises to better respond to market demand and ensures stable profits. The article considers the essence of finished products as an economic category – from the point of view of scientists and legislation. As a result of the study, the definition of the concept of «finished products» as the final result of the production activity of the enterprise, which has passed all stages of processing, meets the established technical conditions and standards, is completed by testing, accepted into the warehouse, transferred to the customer, has the appropriate quality certificates. The accounts used for accounting of finished products and the accounts on which income and expenses are recorded in the manufacture and sale of finished products are considered, and accounting correspondence is shown. In particular, account 26 «Finished products», 361 «Settlements with domestic buyers and customers», 901 «Cost of finished products sold», 701 «Income from the sale of finished products». The peculiarities of the movement of finished products at the actual production cost and the reflection of these operations in accounting are presented. Methods for determining the cost of products sold are disclosed. Examples of reflecting in accounting operations for shipment of finished products on the terms of deferred payment and prepayment are provided. The primary documents on the basis of which accounting for the shipment of finished products is carried out on the terms of deferred payment and prepayment are specified.
Financial Aspects of the Development of Public-Private Partnership in Ukraine
Authors:   National University «Chernihiv Polytechnic», Yevtushenko Yurii V. , Lomonos Ruslan I. ,   National University «Chernihiv Polytechnic», Bessarab Ruslan F. ,   National University «Chernihiv Polytechnic»
Published: January 2025

The article studies the conceptual foundations and practical aspects of building financial relations for the development of public-private partnership in Ukraine. Both the theoretical approaches and practical experience of the functioning of the mechanism for financing joint projects of the State and business are considered. The leading role of public-private partnership in the infrastructural development of the national economy, stimulation of its real sector is substantiated. An analysis of the features of the organization of public-private partnership in Ukraine has been carried out, the components and institutional environment of the financial mechanism of its development have been analyzed. It is emphasized that the institutional environment provides a basis for the interaction of financial and legal institutions that regulate, coordinate, control and stimulate participants in public-private partnerships. It is accentuated that the existing number of public-private partnership projects in Ukraine is insufficient, taking into account the potential areas of their application, as well as the existing need of the national economy. The expediency of using one of the key forms of public-private partnership – concession, the wide practical application of which will increase the efficiency of the functioning of the national economy, is underlined. The presence of a systemic negative impact of the ongoing full-scale military aggression against our country on the state and prospects for the development of public-private partnership is substantiated. It is proved that an important direction in the development of financial relations of the public-private partnership mechanism in modern conditions is the development and implementation of an efficient risk management system, which can be carried out with the help of insurance, hedging, diversification, etc. mechanisms. Attention is paid to modern aspects of the rational use of various financial instruments in the structure of the financial mechanism for the development of public-private partnership. Possible ways to improve the organization of financial relations for the development of public-private partnership in Ukraine are suggested, taking into account the latest challenges and needs of the national economy.
The Fiscal Role of Direct Taxes in the Formation of Budget Revenues
Authors:   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, Krykhivska Nataliia О. , Oryshchyn Tetiana M. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas
Published: January 2025

The article is aimed at studying the role of direct taxes in the formation of budget revenues of Ukraine, analyzing the ratio of direct and indirect taxes in the structure of tax revenues, as well as developing recommendations for improving tax policy to ensure stable economic development of the country. The article analyzes the dynamics of tax revenues in the context of direct and indirect taxes over the past 5 years, which shows that a significant impact on the decrease in the volume of aggregate tax payments for 2022 is the decrease in indirect taxes for the same period. Furthermore, the established ratio of direct and indirect taxes in the structure of tax revenues emphasizes the need to improve the direct taxation system, because due to the decline in economic activity and trade restrictions caused by the war, revenues from indirect taxes decreased significantly, while direct taxes continued to grow despite the imposition of martial law. The analysis of the dynamics and structure of direct tax payments in the context of their components, namely personal income tax, income tax, single tax, rent and other taxes and fees, has also been carried out. Based on the analysis, it is found that the largest share in the structure of tax revenues is occupied by revenues from personal income tax, in addition, the volume of personal income tax is characterized by stable growing dynamics for the entire analyzed period. A gradual increase shows the volume of the single tax paid, the increase of which for the period under study is more than 58%. With regard to income tax, ambiguous dynamics has been determined, because in the first year of the full-scale military invasion, the amount of tax paid decreased by 20% compared to the pre-war year of 2021. Thus, on the basis of the analysis, it is found that the system of direct taxation is important for ensuring stable economic development of the State, however, taking into account the identified shortcomings, it needs some further improvement.
The Main Changes in the Theory of Process-Oriented Management and Their Factors
Authors:   Odesa Polytechnic National University, Brahina Olha S.
Published: January 2025

The article is aimed at determining the essence of the process-oriented approach and its founders, identifying the factors and substantiating the main stages of the evolution of the process-oriented approach to management. The article identifies the founders of the process approach to management and reveals the prerequisites for its emergence. Of great importance in the article is the study of the factors of evolution of process-oriented management, among which the major factors are the need to increase efficiency and competitiveness, the development of information technologies, customer focus, globalization and integration of markets, the growth of requirements for quality and standards, organizational flexibility and adaptability. The main place in the article is occupied by the developed scheme of evolution and main changes in the theory of process-oriented management. Seven stages of the process approach are formed, among which it is worth highlighting such as the classical management approach, the emergence of the theory of process management, the Japanese management model and quality methods, business process reengineering, the development of information technology and process automation, digital transformation and agile methodologies, Industry 4.0 and process-oriented management in the future. In accordance with the prerequisites for the emergence and development of a process-oriented approach to enterprise management, the main advantages of its implementation are determined. The main advantages are the following: optimization and improvement of the organizational structure of the enterprise, approval of social responsibility and change of approaches to personnel motivation, minimization and optimization of resources and time spent on operations, minimization of controlled functions. The methodological and informational basis for the study of the main changes in the theory of process-oriented management and their factors is special and methodological literature of both foreign and domestic authors, periodicals and reference issues.
Formation and Implementation of Anti-Crisis Management Strategies of Transport Enterprises
Authors:   Izmail State Humanitarian University, Koval Viktor V. , Soloviova Olha M. ,   Izmail State Humanitarian University, Iordanov Oleksandr M. ,   Izmail State Humanitarian University, Papizh Nazar P. ,   Izmail State Humanitarian University, Prokopenko Yaroslav P. ,   Izmail State Humanitarian University
Published: January 2025

Transport enterprises provide interconnections between industries, enterprises, interregional and interstate economic formations, serve production processes. Threats of various origins can have different consequences for the further development of transport enterprises, which form the basis for research in the direction of the development of effective anti-crisis management. The aim of the article is to study the formation and implementation of anti-crisis management strategies of transport enterprises. The article examines the relevance of the development of the transport industry, due to its significant contribution to the development of the State economy, and indicates the complexity of its development, which is under the influence of the constant transformation of modern trends. Risks and their accumulation can cause significant damage to the development of transport enterprises. The main current risks of the transport sector were studied and possible ways of their negative impact on other sectors of the economy were traced. The relevance of the development of anti-crisis management in transport enterprises has been revealed, the consequences of its implementation can be both positive (recovery and development of the industry) and negative (suspension of business existence, development of the crisis), which prompts the rationalization of managerial decision-making. It is concluded that anti-crisis management in transport enterprises should be carried out continuously and include a direct assessment of a possible or existing crisis situation, detailed development of a crisis plan, development of internal and external communications. Constant updating of anti-crisis plans is of great importance, which should be based on the discussion of ways to overcome possible crisis phenomena and adapt solutions to the crises that have already occurred with similar types of enterprises. The efficiency of anti-crisis management of transport enterprises should be based on complex and system approaches adapted directly for a specific enterprise.
Optimization of Enterprise Development Management in an Unstable Market Environment
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Kuriacha Natalia V. , Bilichenko Yuliia Ye. ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Published: January 2025

The article surveyed the peculiarities of managing the development of the enterprise in the conditions of an unstable market environment. Theoretical and methodological approaches were formed, taking into account the adaptability of the enterprise to changes and the introduction of modern technologies to ensure stability and competitiveness. In particular, the impact of market uncertainties, such as economic fluctuations, political risks, competition, technological changes, changes in consumer preferences and regulatory changes, on the company's operations was assessed. The results of the study showed that managing the development of the enterprise requires the implementation of crisis plans and risk management strategies to minimize risks and maintain financial stability. Approaches to the introduction of digital technologies, such as ERP systems and Big Data analytics, have been developed, which contribute to increasing the efficiency of managerial processes, optimizing resources and improving the forecasting of market trends. Analytical tools allow enterprises to quickly adjust strategies, which is especially important in conditions of instability. The article analyzes innovative approaches to development management, which include reengineering of business processes, automation of production and managerial functions, as well as the development of a corporate culture focused on continuous improvement. The economic effect of the introduction of innovative technologies was estimated, in particular, the reduction of costs and the increase of productivity, which provides enterprises with the opportunity to quickly adapt to changes in the market. The study confirms that the use of modern approaches and tools allows enterprises to maintain competitiveness and ensure sustainable development even in changing economic conditions. It is proved that the integration of adaptive management, innovative approaches and modern technologies is a necessary condition for ensuring the sustainable development of the enterprise in the conditions of a dynamic and unstable market environment, which allows the enterprise to maintain competitiveness, respond promptly to changes and effectively implement development strategies.
Strategic Planning as a Tool for Increasing the Competitiveness and Efficiency of Economic Entities
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Protsenko Valentyna M. , Yanchak Yuliia O. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Sobina Yuliia V. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Slieptsov Oleksandr V. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: January 2025

In the conditions of a modern market economy, characterized by high competition, rapid changes in the external environment and globalization, strategic planning acquires special importance. Enterprises are faced with the need not only to use internal resources efficiently, but also to adapt to the dynamics of external factors, such as technological innovations, changes in consumer behavior, economic and political challenges. Strategic planning allows economic entities to form long-term goals, determine ways to achieve them and ensure sustainable development. Strategic planning appears to be an important tool for increasing the level of competitiveness, as it helps to minimize risks and create stable competitive advantages. The article is aimed at studying strategic planning as a tool for increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of economic entities. The article considers strategic planning as a key factor in increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of economic entities. The analysis of the essence of strategic planning, its role in management and its impact on the formation of competitive advantages is carried out. The main methods and tools of strategic analysis, in particular SWOT, PEST and GAP analysis, their application in the conditions of a dynamic external environment are considered. Therefore, strategic planning allows for optimizing business processes, improving resource allocation, and strengthening internal coordination. The implementation of a strategic approach helps to increase the adaptability of an economic entity, ensuring its readiness for change and
A System Approach to Assessing Employee Adaptation: From Methods to Implementation Strategy
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Varis Iryna O. , Kravchuk Oksana I. ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Yana O. Savchuk ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
Published: January 2025

The article is aimed at studying modern methods for assessing staff adaptation and developing a strategy for their application based on the analysis of practices of Ukrainian organizations. In a dynamic business environment, efficient adaptation of employees becomes a key factor in the success of companies. However, without a proper assessment of the adaptation process, it is impossible to ensure its optimization and increase in efficiency. The article systematizes and classifies methods for assessing staff adaptation, namely psychological, sociological, managerial, pedagogical, informational, physiological, culturological approaches and approaches to career development. An empirical study of adaptation assessment practices in Ukrainian companies was conducted, which covered 125 respondents from different industries and regions of the country, making it possible to identify the most popular methods of adaptation assessment, including questionnaires, interviews, observation of behavior and analysis of professional efficiency. Based on the carried out survey, recommendations were formulated to improve the assessment of the adaptation process, in particular, the use of an integrated approach with different methods, the correspondence of the choice of methods to the size of the company and the corporate culture, the introduction of the latest technologies to monitor the mood of employees, as well as the involvement of HR experts and psychologists in more complex methods. A strategy for assessing employee adaptation has also been developed, covering all stages – from planning to the use of results, taking into account the specifics of the Ukrainian business environment, this strategy can be adapted to the needs of organizations of different sizes and industry affiliations. The results of the study are of both theoretical and practical value. From a theoretical point of view, they expand the understanding of the process of adaptation of staff and methods of its assessment in the context of modern organizational challenges. From a practical perspective, the proposed strategy and recommendations can be used by HR specialists and heads of organizations to optimize the process of adaptation of staff, increase the efficiency of human resource management and, as a result, improve the overall productivity of the organization.
Improving the Approaches to Assessing the Efficiency of the Implementation of Communication Strategies of the Enterprise
Authors:   State University of Information and Communication Technology, Rubel Kostiantyn V.
Published: January 2025

The article is aimed at studying the features of methodological foundations and approaches that can be applied to the evaluation of not single communication actions, but communication strategies. Analyzing, systematizing and summarizing the scientific works of many scholars, taking into account the large number of types of assessment proposed in scientific schools, designed for different situations and with different purposes, it is proved that evaluation is an important tool for understanding the effectiveness of a program or initiative. As a result of the study, the importance of the implementation of international assessment standards in the practice of enterprise management (administration) in the context of European integration is emphasized. Unsolved aspects of the problem of evaluating the effectiveness of communications are allocated. Parallels are drawn between the strategizing of communication tasks in the documents of the security sector of Ukraine and the possibilities of their application in management practices at the enterprise level. The proposed simplicative approach is relevant to the capabilities of each communication project manager at each stage of planning and implementation of the program and allows making adjustments to them in accordance with the recommendations of international organizations that deal with the related issues. Analysis of the assessment results allows you to better understand the needs and reactions of the audience to certain communication messages and events. The need to distinguish between methods for assessing the effectiveness of communications and methods for evaluating their efficiency has been substantiated. A simplicative approach to evaluating the implementation of communication projects of enterprises is proposed. Prospects for further research in this direction are to solve the problems of the basic principle of distributed understanding and evaluation of the result and efficiency of the enterprise, which can become the basis for evaluating complex communication strategies of large and medium-sized enterprises in the industry. The solution of this aspect of the topic requires further analysis, and in the conditions of wartime – a methodological study of the impact of delayed effects, factors, unpredictable risks, taking into account the parameters of the enterprise’s resilience to them.
Customary Land Ownership and Women’s Land Rights in Nigeria: Extending the Frontiers of Feminist Environmental Justice
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Delta State University, Oleh Campus, Nigeria.  Email: beumukoro@delsu.edu.ng, Umukoro Brown Etareri , Kore-Okiti Ejiro Tessy ,   Faculty of Law, Delta State University, Oleh Campus, Nigeria.  Email: agwhefadatessy@gmail.com, Megbele Ogechi Jessica ,   International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria.  Email: jolomi30@gmail.com
Published: January 2025

Nigerian women are subject to deprivation in many ramifications despite the Constitutional safeguard protecting their rights against discrimination. Women in some Nigerian societies are still not recognized as having tangible entitlement in communal and family lands. They are mostly decorated with the rights of users even though they constitute the larger population of farmers in rural areas. The article is an investigation into the nature of women’s land rights in Nigeria and the disproportionate distribution of social and economic benefits flowing from the exploitation of the environment. This enquiry is prompted by the fact that oil mining and exploration activities adversely impact the environment, leaving women as the most affected. Notwithstanding, women are not substantially involved in the negotiations leading to reparation, remediation and the payment of compensation or the distribution of other social and economic benefits. The study finds that discriminatory customary inheritance laws impair women’s land rights in Nigeria including participatory environmental rights. Users of native lands deal with heads of communities and family heads who are mostly male thereby promoting unfair treatment and denial of women’s rights to share in the benefits of the environment even though women are more vulnerable to environmental harm, occasioning wider gender economic disparity and greater social and cultural inequality.
Penambahan Effective Microorganisme-4 (EM4) Sebagai Agen Peningkatan Kualitas Air Pada Sungai Dinoyo Lamongan
Authors: Khasanah Nurul Dwi , Sulistiono Eko , Wicaksono Rizky Rahadian , Prasidya Denaya Andrya
Published: January 2025

Sungai Dinoyo merupakan salah satu sungai penting di Kabupaten Lamongan yang mengalir di tengah keramaian kota dan melintasi kawasan pemukiman, pasar dan pertanian di sepanjang sungai.  Sehingga berdampak terhadap penurunan mutu kualitas lingkungan baik dari segi fisik, kimia, dan mikrobiologi. Salah satu solusi untuk meningkatkan kualitas air dan menurunkan beban pencemar pada air yaitu penambahan EM4. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui efektivitas penambahan EM4 sebagai agen dalam peningkatan air pada Sungai Dinoyo Lamongan termasuk Penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian yaitu rancangan penelitian eksperimen. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan pada dua titik lokasi Sungai Dinoyo dan pengujian di laboratorium, Analisis data menggunakan pengujian statistic secara Uji Normalitas Shapiro-Wilk dan Anova one way. Penambahan (EM4) yang paling efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas air pada sungai Dinoyo Lamongan untuk parameter TDS yakni penambahan EM4 50%, parameter TSS yaitu penambahan EM4 75% , dan parameter BOD yaitu penambahan EM4 75%. Uji parameter fisika  TDS menunjukan sig= 0,000, TSS menunjukan sig= 0,01, Parameter Kimia BOD sig= 0,001 nilai tersebut < 0,05 maka hasil uji tersebut bebeda secara signifikan.
ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ КОНЦЕПЦІЇ НАВЧАННЯ ЧЕРЕЗ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ В ОСВІТНЮ ПРОГРАМУ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ СТРАТЕГІЧНОГО РІВНЯ ДЛЯ СЕКТОРУ БЕЗПЕКИ І ОБОРОНИ
Authors: Лобанов Анатолій , Луцик Юлія
Published: January 2025

У статті запропоновано впровадження концепції навчання через дослідження в освітню програму підготовки фахівців стратегічного рівня для сектору безпеки і оборони; наведено авторське бачення на структуру освітньо-наукової програми за спеціальністю 256 – Національна безпека. Запропонована структура освітньої програми дозволяє виконати усі кваліфікаційні вимоги, що пред’являються до випускників з боку замовника та глибоко оволодіти інтегральною компетентністю – здатність розв’язувати складні задачі дослідницького та/або інноваційного характеру у сфері воєнної безпеки.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ СИСТЕМИ ВІЙСЬКОВОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ГРОМАДЯН УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Зельницький Андрій , Заболотний Олег , Шабатіна Надія , Вавілов Сергій
Published: January 2025

У статті на основі аналізу вітчизняних та закордонних наукових досліджень розглянуто певні теоретичні аспекти моделювання та підходи до розроблення структурно-функціональної моделі системи військової підготовки (далі – СВП) різних категорій громадян України відповідно до сучасних потреб сил безпеки і оборони з врахуванням впливу на функціонування СВП постійно змінюваних у часі й просторі зовнішніх та внутрішніх чинників.
МУЗЕЙНА ПЕДАГОГІКА ЯК ВАЖЛИВИЙ ЧИННИК РОЗВИТКУ ІСТОРИЧНИХ ЗНАНЬ КУРСАНТІВ В УМОВАХ РОСІЙСЬКО- УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ВІЙНИ
Authors: Бураков Юрій , Проховник Павло
Published: January 2025

Статтю присвячено дослідженню проблематики актуалізації педагогічної спрямованості діяльності музеїв Збройних Сил України з військово-патріотичного виховання курсантів вищих військових навчальних закладів. На прикладі музею Національної академії сухопутних військ імені гетьмана Петра Сагайдачного пропонуються шляхи впровадження музейної педагогіки у військово-освітній процес під час викладання окремих фахових навчальних дисциплін. Зазначається, що з початком російської агресії проти України діяльність військових музеїв набула особливої ваги, вони стали одними з центрів інформування військовиків та громадян про події російсько-української війни, а також їх національно-патріотичного виховання.
LAPORAN KASUS ASMA EKSASERBASI SEDANG PADA PASIEN ASMA PERSISTEN BERAT TIDAK TERKONTROL DENGAN OBESITAS DAN ANEMIA
Authors: Mustofa Syazili , Ramadhan Muhammad Alif , Putri Giska Tri , Carolia Novita , Wisnugroho Cahyo
Published: January 2025

Asma merupakan penyakit heterogen yang disebabkan oleh inflamasi kronis saluran pernafasan. Pada tahun 2019, prevalensi asma di Indonesia berjumlah 4,5%. Provinsi Lampung tercatat memiliki prevalensi asma sejumlah 1,6% di tahun 2018. Kasus seorang wanita, usia 42 tahun, mengeluhkan sesak nafas 30 menit Sebelum Masuk Rumah Sakit (SMRS). Sesak nafas terakhir muncul 2 bulan yang lalu dan sesak nafas saat malam hari muncul 2 bulan yang lalu. Sesak nafas muncul ketika dipicu oleh debu, asap, dan cuaca dingin. Sesak nafas memberat ketika malam dan pagi hari. Keluhan penyerta berupa batuk tidak berdahak dan riwayat alergi terhadap debu, asap, dan cuaca dingin. Pemeriksaan fisik didapatkan pasien bernafas cepat, wheezing, dan obesitas grade II. Pada pemeriksaan penunjang, pasien mengalami anemia, eusinophilia, dan indikasi penyakit paru kronis pada gambaran rontgen thorax. Diagnosis pasien berupa asma eksaserbasi sedang persisten berat tidak terkontrol dengan obesitas dan anemia. Pasien diberikan tatalaksana farmakologi berupa nebulisasi Short Acting Beta Agonist (SABA) dan nebulisasi kortikosteroid. Setelah 3 hari rawat inap, pasien mengalami perbaikan klinis dan diperbolehkan pulang
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTOR OF LOW BACK PAIN IN FISHERMAN IN BENGKULU CITY: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: - Rizkianti Anggraini , Fitria Salsa , Nasution Ahmad Azmi , Zainuddin Zayadi , Sudjatmoko Azhar Firman
Published: January 2025

Background: Low back pain (pain or discomfort below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal fold accompanied by leg pain or not) is considered one of the work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Aims and scope of paper:Identifying the prevalence and risk factors for lower back pain in fishermen in Bengkulu City.
Methods: A total of 93 fishermen were included in the study, selected using a simple random sampling technique. An observational analytical method with a cross-sectional approach was employed in this study, and data analysis was performed using the Kolmogorov Smirnov for normality test and the Pearson test for bivariate analysis.
Result: In Bengkulu City, low back pain was experienced by a total of 68 fishermen (73.12%) and disability was experienced by 39 fishermen (41.9%). The dominant age group in this study was 20 – 39 years with 42 fishermen (45.16%). Normal BMI dominated with 50 fishermen (53.76%). Work duration of more than 7 hours was reported by 70 fishermen (75.26%). Consumption of 1-20 cigarettes per day was reported by 68 fishermen (73.12%). Awkward postures with a high risk level were experienced by 41 fishermen (44.08%).
Conclusion: The risk factors potentially involved in this case are age and BMI. Meanwhile, the incidence of low back pain was found to have no significant relationship with work duration (p = 0.635), smoking habit (p = 0.58), or work posture (p = 0.063).
Correlation between Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Nutritional Status of Adolescents Schooling in Yaoundé
Authors: Isabelle Mekone Nkwele , Monono Naiza , Ashely Sefor Achelengwa , Audrey Meguieze Claude , Selangai Kamo Hélène , Jeannette Epee Ngoué , Evelyn Mah Mungyeh
Published: January 2025

Background: Adolescence, a critical stage where many physiological and developmental changes occur in the body. Poor dietary habits and inadequate physical activity leads to poor nutritional status. This study aimed to explore the correlation between dietary habits, physical activity, and nutritional status among adolescents schooling in Yaoundé.

Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive and analytical study with adolescents aged 10 to 19 years was carried out. The 8 health districts of Yaoundé were used, and 2 schools were randomly selected per health district and for each school we randomly selected students using research randomiser 4.0. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection and anthropometric measurements registered. The data was analysed using SPSS PASW (version 18). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was done to determine the association with odds ratio, with CI at 95% and p value ?0.05.

Results: Out of 1118 adolescents, females were 60.4% with a sex ratio of 0.66 and average age of 14.81+/-2.63. Prevalence of malnutrition was 3.8% for underweight, 14.8% for overweight and 7.0% for obesity. Associated factors to overweight/obesity were the feminine gender (OR = 1.75 [1.22-2.51]), snacking on chocolates (OR = 1.51 [1.08-2.10]) and eating at least four groups of food a day (OR = 2.51 [1.42-4.45]). Protective factors were snacking on biscuits (OR = 0.67 [0.47-0.93]), and a moderate to vigorous physical activity at least thrice a week (OR = 0.60 [0.43-0.87]).

Conclusion: Overweight/obesity is significantly high among adolescents aged 10 to 19years schooling in Yaounde with identified factors: female gender, nibbling on chocolate and eating at least 4 different food groups in 24 hours. Whereas vigorous physical activity at least thrice a week was a protective factor.
Prevalence and Parental Psychological Burden of Cerebral Palsy in the Paediatric Population Consulting at the Buea and Limbe Regional Hospitals
Authors: Monono Naiza , Oumarou Asta , Cyrille Nkouonlack , Sissi Verla
Published: January 2025

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability of childhood, and the resulting disability varies from mild to total dependence. It is a lifelong condition that affects the individual, family and
immediate community and requires time, energy and extensive resources which is a burden not only to the care givers but to the society.

Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted. The study took place at the Buea and Limbe Regional hospitals where medical records of children who are followed up were reviewed. The number of children who presented with cerebral palsy during the study period was obtained. Parents/caregiver of children with CP who have lived >3 months with their children were invited to come with their children to the hospital. Clinical and basic characteristics of the caregivers and patients were collected. The Zarit-Caregiver-Burden- Scale (Zarit-CBS), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Patient Depression Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the GAD (GAD-7) Score were used to measure outcome variables. Data were then analysed using SPSS software version 29.

Results: A total of 120 children presented with CP during the study duration with an overall prevalence of CP at BRH and LRH of 0.6% (0.59% and 0.62% respectively), and a male predominance of 60%. Out of them, 49 accepted to participate in the study. Birth asphyxia (46.9%), neonatal infection (44.9%) and maternal chronic disease (30.6%), were the main predisposing factors. Bilateral Spastic CP (67.4%) was the predominant clinical presentation and speech delay, (83.3%) the main associated comorbidity. Most of the parents (42.9%) experienced severe burden with respect to care. About half (51.0%) of them had a psychological disorder with the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and up to 10.2% had moderately severe depression with a Patient Depression Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Moderate generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) with GAD – 7 score between 10 and 14 was found in 28.6%.

Conclusion: The prevalence of CP was relatively low at BRH and LRH and caregivers are greatly affected psychologically by the condition of their children and by the act of caring for their children, revealed by the results on depression and anxiety.
Update in the Management of Burns in Children 2024
Authors: Serrano Ana María Navío
Published: January 2025

Findings of publications on burn ?s management from a 2012 study in The Lancet showed that a burn size of more than 60% total body surface area burned (an increase from 40% a decade ago) is associated with risks and mortality. Similar data have been obtained in adults and elderly people who have been severely burned. Here is an update on recent and future developments in burn care in children.
Multidisciplinary Teams and Innovative Inpatient Interventions in Preventive Cardiology: A Transformative Approach to Inpatient Care
Authors: Hassan Muhammad , Frasier Kelly , Lohana Sameer , Alrashed Adnan , Vinagolu-Baur Julia
Published: January 2025

This review examines and analyzes tailored, specific strategies and interdisciplinary collaborations employed within inpatient settings to initiate preventive cardiology efforts. By dissecting the intricate dynamics of hospital based teams, this paper aims to provide targeted insights into innovative practices, emerging trends, and actionable interventions driving preventive cardiology forward from the very onset of patient care. Drawing from empirical research and real-world case studies, it examines the pivotal role of multidisciplinary collaboration in mitigating cardiovascular risks and fostering superior patient outcomes right from the inpatient stage.
New Regulatory roles for Human Serum Amyloid A
Authors: García-Cortés Carlos G , Parés-Matos Elsie I
Published: January 2025

The current study illuminates the multifaceted role of Serum Amyloid A (SAA), an essential acute-phase protein implicated in diverse biological realms, encompassing inflammation, oncogenesis, and stress modulation. With a focus on delineating the intricate protein-protein interactions orchestrated by SAA, this investigation unravels its diverse functions within the human physiological landscape. Utilizing the HepG2 cell line, renowned for its proficiency in facilitating SAA overexpression, we meticulously generated protein extracts after inducing SAA hyperexpression. Integrating Co-Immunoprecipitation techniques with Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) enabled discernment and characterization of the protein complexes intricately associated with SAA. Our data elucidates a pronounced upregulation in SAA expression levels within induced samples compared to controls, substantiating its pivotal role among inflammatory cascades. Specifically, LC/MS/MS profiling delineated interactions with nine distinct proteins, encompassing pivotal players in actin dynamics, neuronal morphogenesis, lipid homeostasis, and immunomodulation. Furthermore, this investigation underscores the plausible ramifications of these molecular interactions in pathologies, including Alzheimer's disease, oncological manifestations, and rheumatoid arthritis. Through comprehensive analyses, this investigation sheds light on the intricate roles of SAA and provides a foundation for future therapeutic modalities targeting SAA pathologies.
Aneurysmal Malformation of the Vein of Galen in Adults in Bamako: A Case Report
Authors: Ousmane Traore , Mamadou Dembélé , Siaka Diakité , Mamadou N’Diaye , Mansa Sidibe Drissa , Lansenou Bagayoko Ousmane , Moussa Konaté , Modibo Coulibaly , Moustapha Tangara , Diaman Keita Adama
Published: January 2025

Aneurysmal malformation of the vein of Galen (AVG) is a rare congenital vascular malformation, characterized by the dilation of an embryonic vein precursor of the vein of Galen. It is more common in boys. We report the case of an observation of AVG collected in the radiology and medical imaging department of the Medical Clinic in Bamako, Mali. CT scan was used to make the diagnosis. It was a 28-year-old young man with epileptic seizures and severe headache whose cerebral CT angiography had shown aneurysmal dilation of the vein of Galen and venous sinuses. In light of this observation, we bring you the contribution of CT angiography in the management of this pathology.
Prostaglandin-Induced Hyperostosis as A Dose-Related Condition
Authors: Marakhouskaya Palina , Bolbas Tamara , Marakhouski Kirill
Published: January 2025

Background: Prostaglandin-induced hyperostosis is caused by prolonged infusion of prostaglandin E (PGE). It commonly involves diaphysis of the long bones of the upper and lower limbs, clavicles, ribs, and scapulae. PGE therapy is commonly used to maintain the patency of ductus arteriosus in neonates with ductal-dependent congenital heart defects (CHDs). Reversible cortical hyperostosis of long bones is a side-effect of PGE injections. Some studies suggested that periostitis was more dependent on duration than on dosage of the prostaglandins administered. However, infants with cyanotic CHD, which causes decreased pulmonary blood flow and reduced PGE clearance, may have higher systemic concentration of PGE.

Aim: To determine the minimal injected dose of PGE for risk of developing prostaglandin-induced periostitis in infants with ductal-dependent CHD.

Methods: Forty-eight infants with ductal-dependent CHDs and previous preoperative PGE infusion (> 2 d) who underwent reconstructive cardiac surgery were retrospectively included and separated into two groups. The study group included 20 patients (6 females) meeting the inclusion criteria of PGE-induced hyperostosis of long bones, the diaphysis of upper and/or lower limbs, clavicles, or ribs, which was diagnosed by X-ray. The remaining 28 patients were included in the control group (13 females). Patients with hyperostosis of any other localization were excluded.

Results: Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed to determine the minimal injected dose in which there was a risk of developing prostaglandin-induced periostitis. Periostitis was graded as 1 and its absence as 0. Estimated data showed that if the injected dose had increased to 172.5 ng/kg/min, hyperostosis would likely appear in 90% of patients (area under the curve: 0.918; P < 0.0010), with sensitivity of 90.0% and specificity of 92.9%. The odds ratio of hyperostosis development was 75.0 (P < 0.0001) in the group with a total injected dose ≥ 172.5 ng/kg/min. The relative risk in the same group was 11.6 (P = 0.0004).

Conclusion: Our study showed that prostaglandin-induced hyperostosis is a dose-related condition. The minimum injected dose of 172.5 ng/kg/min was estimated as a risk of hyperostosis development
Phosphatidylcholine and Follistatin Revisited: Unveiling New Indications for These Panaceas in Human Health and Disease
Authors: Alvin Glen , Chan Mike
Published: January 2025

Phosphatidylcholine and follistatin, with their versatile and wide-ranging medical applications, have intrigued for more than 20 years [3]. They account for more than 50% of the total phospholipids in human cell membranes and up to 95% of the total choline pool in most tissues, playing a significant role in the structure and function of these membranes. Phosphatidylcholine, for instance, has made an impact as a lipid-lowering drug [1]. This drug has also effectively detected certain cancers, treated ulcerative colitis recalcitrant to empirical therapy, and steered osteoclast and osteoblast cells to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis [2,3,8]. PC also aids in diagnosing and monitoring the treatment progress of Multiple sclerosis and sculpting the body via local subcutaneous lipolysis [10]. Follistatin, on the other hand, is a celebrated muscle builder and sexual libido enhancement and prevents bone and cartilage degeneration [16,17]. Its primary role is antagonising and neutralising the activity of transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily members [13]. Follistatin administration foils muscle diseases such as sarcopenia, and local subcutaneous follistatin injections decrease body weight and eliminate visceral fat [15,18]. Interestingly, natural plasma follistatin levels are elevated years before the onset of type 2 diabetes [13]. Follistatin maintains vascular health and offers a new treatment option for keloids [20,23].
Indonesian green tides: the problem is also the solution
Authors: Maggs Christine A. , Harries David , Priatna Dolly
Published: January 2025

Green tides are unattached blooms of green macroalgae (seaweeds) that occur globally and can attain vast proportions. The main components of the blooms are species of the sea lettuce genus Ulva, a sheet-like green seaweed, which can form unusual morphs under these conditions (Blomster et al., 2002). In estuaries and shallow coastal embayments drifting or cast-up macroalgae can reach quantities of up to 27 kg wet weight m-2. Green tides have been researched extensively since Fletcher's (1996) review highlighted their importance, but they came to wide public attention at the time of the 2008 Qingdao Summer Olympics when the Yellow Sea blooms endangered the sailing events. In May–July 2008, prior to the Olympics, the Yellow Sea coastline experienced the world’s largest green tide with 1 million tonnes of drifting biomass covering 13,000–30,000 km2 (Leliaert et al., 2008). Enormous quantities were washed into shallow water and onto the beaches. News reports from the time show volunteers working to remove the biomass and save the events. Green tides have increased in frequency and extent globally over the last few decades, with the most significant blooms continuing to be those in the Yellow Sea