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FEATURES OF AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING WITH DIFFERENT BLOOD PRESSURE PROFILES IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION DISEASE OF MIDDLE AND ELDERLY AGE
Authors: Pasko V.S.
Published: May 2023

Background. Insufficient night-time reduction of blood pressure (BP) and night hypertension are associated with an increased risk of death regardless of the average daily BP. The study of daily BP profiles is very relevant in patients with hypertension of different age categories due to the high risk of thrombotic complications.

Aim: of the study was to determine the peculiarities of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) indices in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients depending on the daily BP profile.

Materials and methods. ABPM indicators were determined in 125 patients who were divided into 2 groups. 1st group (n=82) – middle-aged hypertensive patients (45-59 years old); 2nd group (n=43) – elderly hypertensive patients (60-74 years old). In the groups of middle-aged and elderly subjects 2 groups of daily BP profiles were distinguished: "dipper" and "non-dipper".

Indices of ABPM were determined using a portable recorder ABPM-04 (company "Meditech", Hungary). Measurements of BP were performed every 15 minutes during the day (from 6 to 22 hours) and every 30 minutes at night (from 22 to 6 hours). We determined the following indices: the average daily systolic BP (SBP) (mm Hg), the average daly diastolic BP (DBP) (mm Hg), the average BP (mm Hg); the maximal daily SBP (mm Hg), the maximal daily DBP (mm Hg). The daily index (DI) was also calculated − the percentage of BP decrease at night compared to daytime BP calculated in % DI of SBP, DI of DBP, DI of average BP.

Results. The baseline BP level in the average daily SBP and DBP in middle-aged patients of dipper group was significantly higher by 49,6% and corresponded to 155,9±12,0 mm Hg (p<0,001) and 50,4% and was 97,3±6,1 mm Hg (p<0,01). Similar results are observed in the average BP and the maximal daily SBP and the maximal daily DBP values which were significantly higher than the control group by 21,5% (p<0,05) and equaled 110,0±3,6 mm Hg and 21,3% and amounted to 176,3±23,5 mm Hg (p<0,05) and 23,6% and amounted to 117,0±19,2 mm Hg (p<0,05). The baseline BP level in the average daily and maximal SBP, the average daily DBP and the average BP in patients of non-dipper group was significantly higher by 50,8% (p<0,01) and corresponded to 157,1±12,9 mm Hg and 27,4% and equal to 176,9±24,0 mm Hg (p<0,05), 63,8% and amounted to 106,0±1,0 mm Hg (p<0,05) and 44% and was 124,3±6,8 mm Hg (p<0,05) too. In the surveyed elderly patients only the average daily DBP was significantly different from the corresponding control indicator and was lower by 21,4% (p<0,05) and amounted to 91,5±0,7 mm Hg in dipper and 23,1% (p<0,01) and was 93,5±0,7 mm Hg in non-dipper group.

Conclusion. Non-dipper group predominates in the structure of daily BP rhythm in elderly hypertensive patients (62,8% versus 37,2%). The average BP decreases in elderly patients of non-dipper group by 11,1% (p<0,05) reliably to patients of middle age.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF PHOTOCOMPOSITE DENTAL ENAMEL SEALANTS
Authors: Noenko I.V. , Pavlenko O.V. , Mochalov I.O.
Published: May 2023

Background. Dental caries is a widespread worldwide disease of multifactorial genesis. The leading mechanism of its development is a long-term imbalance of the physiological balance between the inorganic component of the teeth hard tissues and the liquid biofilm formed on their surface, the predominance of the demineralization processes in hard tissues over the processes of remineralization. The use of dental enamel sealants has proven to be effective in preventing and reducing the intensity of dental caries. Modern bioactive polymer sealants for enamel contain such remineralizing agents as sodium fluoride, nanoamorphous calcium phosphate, beta-tricalcium phosphate, and particles of bioactive glass. For all dental composite filling materials, mechanical stability is one of the prerequisites for the long-term clinical success of restorations and fillings, and accordingly, temporary protective structures made of sealants.

Aim: to compare the flexural strength and modulus of elasticity of three modern photocomposite enamel sealants.

Materials and methods. In laboratory conditions for three modern photocomposite dental materials for sealing fissures and pits of enamel "Fissurit FX" (VOCO), "Clinpro™ Sealant" (3M™ ESPE™) and "Jen-Fissufil" (Jendental-Ukraine LLC) a flexural strength (three-point test) and elastic modulus were determined in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 4049:2019. 6 samples of each material, polymerized and kept for a day in humid conditions, were examined.

Results. The highest elastic modulus and flexural strength were in "Fissurit FX" – 5.17±0.80 GPa (M=5.00 GPa) and 130.07±7.75 MPa (M=127.81 MPa), respectively. In "Clinpro™ Sealant" the elastic modulus was 2.97±0.12 GPa (М=3.00 GPa), the flexural strength was 100.01±14.33 (М=96.73) MPa. In "Jen-Fissufil" the elastic modulus was 3.47±0.52 GPa (M=3.17 GPa), the flexural strength was 90.91±6.66 MPa (M=93.02 MPa). The studied indicators of all three materials exceeded the requirements of the international standard ISO 4049:2019.

Conclusion. The performed studies showed high mechanical properties of all three dental sealants for enamel and that they have the potential to withstand long-term periodic masticatory load when functioning on the surface of teeth.
FEATURES OF EXTERNAL RESPIRATION OF ADOLESCENTS OF DIFFERENT MEDICAL GROUPS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Authors: Usova O. V. , Sologub O.V. , Ulianytska N.Y. , Yakobson O.O. , Ushko Ia.A. , Sitovskyi A.М. , Haiduchyk P.D.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. One of the human systems, which is particularly acutely affected by external environmental factors is the respiratory system. These disorders in adolescence are especially noticeable when intense and dramatic changes in the child's body on the path  to biological maturity occur.

Goal. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the functional indexes of the external respiration of adolescents of different medical groups of physical training.

Materials and methods. The functionality of the respiratory system was evaluated by the results of pneumothography and respiratory retention. They were evaluated using mathematical statistics using the Medstat program (Yu.E.E., 2006). 76 middle school age pupils (38 boys and 38 girls) were surveyed, which belong to the preparatory group of physical training and 40 peers (20 boys and 20 girls) who attend the main physical education group. For comparison,  normal indexes were used according to computer conclusions and scientific literature data

Results. The normal performance of the VC according to the results of computer conclusions, registered in 42 % of pupils of the preparatory group of physical education, higher than the norm have 21 % of adolescents, 36 % of adolescents have significant violations of this index. According to the computer's conclusion, 52% of the subjects are characterized by extremely significant changes of FVC. A similar pattern is also noted for the index in the boys of this group. According to the results of computer findings 69% of pupils of the preparatory group  have normal indexes of PEF, 21% have a higher then norm, 10% a slight decrease. The results of the functional test of Shtanger (delay in inhalation) showed  that in the preparatory group this index is lower than the norm

Volumetric indicators of the external respiration of pupils of the preparatory group in more than half of adolescents are significant changes. The volumetric indexes of such adolescents are significantly lower than the norm, by almost 1 liter. The rates of the respiratory system of the MEF 25, 50, 75% are lower than the norm by 1.5 - 2 times, and PEF does not differ from the norm.

Conclusions. Indexes of external respiration in more than half of the examined pupils of the preparatory group were changed. The volumetric and flow rates of the respiratory system were significantly lower than the norm. A similar trend was followed by functional respiratory tests.
ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF FILTERING FIBROUS MATERIALS IMPREGNATED BY AMINOMETHANESULPHONIC ACIDS
Authors: Hrydina T.L. , Khoma R.E. , Fedchuk A.S. , Hruzevskyi O.A. , Shevchuk H.Yu. , Ishkov Yu.V.
Published: May 2023

Background. The spread of a new strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic that caused it has led to huge changes around the world. So, it reminded us again about the importance of developing measures for the prevention of infections that transmitted by air droplets.

Aim: investigation of the antimicrobial activity of aminomethanesulfonic acid (AMSA) and its derivatives (N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-(HEAMSA), N-benzyl-(BnAMSA) and N-(tert-butyl)-(t-BuAMSA)) which impregnated on filtering fibrous material and can be used for the manufacture of anti-aerosol elements of individual respiratory protection against strains of Staphylococcus aureus with different level of antibiotics resistance.

Materials and methods. The standard method of Kirby and Bauer disks is used for the investigation of the specific activity of antimicrobial drugs. The 24-hour cultures of microorganisms that contained (1.2+0.2)x109 CFU/ml were diluted according to the turbidity standard. The results were detected after 18-20 hours of incubation at 37°C. The 0.5 cm diameter filter fibrous discs contained the following compounds: AMSA, HEAMSA, BzAMSA, t-BuAMSA and streptocide (sulfanilamide) as a reference with active compound content (Q) at a final concentration of 0.047 and 0.236 mmol/g.

Results. All test samples with aminomethanesulfonic acids at a final concentration of 0.236 mmol/g that were applied to the filter fibrous material had a higher level of inhibition of the growth of the microorganisms than the prototype using streptocide (sulfanilamide) e against the strains of Staphylococcus aureus 2781 and Staphylococcus aureus Kunda.

Conclusions. Samples based on HEAMSA showed the greatest antimicrobial activity against the studied strains of Staphylococcus aureus from all research samples of filter fibrous material with YAMSA. They were characterized by the maximum hydrophilicity and the minimum value of the empirical pKa function lgPow. AMSA and HEAMSA were characterized by the smallest particle sizes on the surface of lavsan fiber according to electron microscopy analysis.  This provides the largest boundary of contact between the phases of these biocides in the composition of the filtering fibrous material with bio aerosols during respiratory air purification.
THE USE OF STEM CELLS IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES
Authors: Cui Yun Kai , Shemet Ya.A. , Ziablitsev S.V.
Published: May 2023

Background. The article is devoted to an analytical review of the methods of using stem cells in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM).

Aim: to analyze, based on the data of the literature, the prospects of using stem cells for the treatment of DM.

Materials and methods. Review of scientific literature in the international electronic scientometric databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science by keywords for the period 20017-2023. The search was carried out by three independent authors. 98 sources were selected for analysis, of which 33 were used that met the search criteria.

Results. DM is a serious problem for the health care system worldwide, which requires the development of new innovative and effective therapeutic approaches. The use of stem cells is one such promising strategy for solving this problem. The ability of stem cells to differentiate into various body cells, including beta cells of the pancreas, was analyzed. Animal studies have demonstrated the ability to improve insulin synthesis and lower blood glucose levels. The use of stem cells in the treatment of DM is not a widespread approach and requires additional clinical studies. General information on the use of stem cells in the treatment of diabetes is presented and the prospects of this method of therapy are outlined.

Conclusions. The use of stem cells in the treatment of diabetes is a promising technology that may open new opportunities for the treatment of this disease. However, more research needs to be done, a number of technical, ethical, and legal issues need to be addressed, as well as regulatory standards for the production and use of stem cells.
Factors Affecting the Environmental Quality: The Role of Renewable Energy Consumption and the Financial Market
Authors: Van Khanh Vo Thi , Phuong Thao Nguyen Le
Published: May 2023

The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of renewable energy and factors such as financial development, foreign direct investment, population size and urbanization rate on CO2 emissions in six typical Southeast Asian country between 2000 and 2020. Using quantitative analysis, the study results confirm that the use of renewable energy has the potential to improve environmental quality due to its ability to reduce energy CO2 emissions. However, increasing urbanization rate has a negative impact on environmental quality because urbanization is associated with labor mobility and increased CO2 emissions. There is no evidence of between population size, financial development, foreign direct investment and CO2 emissions.
The Cultic Motif in Space and Time in the Book of Daniel
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Vogel Winfried
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this dissertation is to study spatio-temporal elements that contribute to a cultic motif in the book of Daniel and to ascertain the impact of that motif on the theology of the book. Chapter 1 investigates the following references and allusions to cult in the realm of space: mountain, sanctuary, temple, throne, and city. All of the texts where these references and allusions occur are examined by linguistic, literary, and contextual analyses, taking into account biblical and non-biblical traditions. Chapter 2 investigates the following references and allusions to cult in the realm of time: time of theevening offering, three times of prayer towards Jerusalem, three weeks of mourning, seventy years and seventy weeks, ten days of non-defilement. All of the texts where these references and allusions occur are examined by linguistic, literary, and contextual analyses, taking into account biblical and non-biblical traditions. The chapter also probes the following cultic and allegedly cultic terms and phrases that belong to therealm of time: mô'ed, 'iddan and ze man, 'ereb boqer . Chapter 3 outlines the contribution of the cultic motif to the theology of the book of Daniel and specifically relates cult to the themes of judgment, eschatology, kingdom, and worship. Finally, a summary and conclusions gather and present the various findings and insights gained from this research. Based on the evidence submitted in this dissertation it is concluded that the references and allusions to cult in space and time play a dominant role in the whole book of Daniel. They speak of the intention of the author to present the issue of the conflict between two cultic systems, the true and the false one, as one of the major concerns of the book. It is further shown that the cultic motif makes a prominent contribution to the main theological themes in Daniel and cannot be ignored by the careful exegete.
Analysis and Evaluation of Vladimir Lossky's Doctrine of Theosis
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Zaitsev Eugene
Published: May 2023

This dissertation analyzes and evaluates the doctrine of theosis as it is presented in the work of Vladimir Lossky, one of the leading contemporary spokesmen for Orthodox theology. Two main questions set up the purpose of the study: Is Lossky's soteriological position biblical, and is Lossky's understanding of theosis in agreement with the tradition he belongs to. The method of study is historical-analytical. First, the development of the idea of theosis is traced in the Greek Fathers, in the Byzantine tradition (mainly Gregory Palamas), and in Lossky's immediate antecedents in the Russian religious tradition. This historical background identifies two major deviations in the understanding of salvation against which Lossky holds his position: a juridical view of salvation in Western theology on the one hand, and panentheosis ofRussian sophiological school, on the other. Analysis of Lossky's teaching of theosis reveals that it is a remarkably unified system, where Christian epistemology, Trinitarian theology, Christology, anthropology, soteriology, and ecclesiology are held together by a common theme, which is attaining union with God. Lossky argues the ontological (real, not metaphorical) character of theosis, although he affirms that in his union with God man is not dissolved into an impersonal reabsorption into the divine nature as it is in Neoplatonism. In affirming the ontological character of theosis, Lossky exploits two crucial distinctions that were made in Orthodox theology: essence/energy and person/nature. In evaluating the main biblical and theological (philosophical) presuppositions for Lossky's view of theosis, the criteria of adequacy and internal consistency are used. The weakness of Lossky's system with regard to his dealing with the Scripture is seen in the author's rigorous apophaticism as the only way to the true knowledge of God, in his selective use of the Scripture and interpreting the selected material by means of the philosophical categories, and in excluding the covenantal, sacrificial, and substitutive language of the Bible from his vocabulary. Lossky'semployment of the metaphysical categories, such as essence, energy, and hypostasis, taken from the different historical and philosophical milieus, shows a lack of internal consistency in his system, creating a tension between essence/energy and person/nature distinctions. It seems that in describing a reality of theosis, Lossky fails to integrate two models (essence/energy and person/nature) in a unified system that would demonstrate a close interrelation of the concepts of 'essence', 'energy', and 'person'. However, Lossky's doctrine of theosis with its synthesis of Christology and Pneumatology, his wholistic anthropology, his teaching on the personhood and understanding of reality as being in a relation to God, are very relevant in the experience of the contemporary Church in both East and West.
Quality of Fathering and its Relationship with Family Background, Demographics, and Characteristics of Present Family : a Study of Seventh-day Adventist Fathers and Fathers from a National Sample
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, DePaiva Ruth
Published: May 2023

Problem . Fathers have been assumed to play an important role in the socialization and education of their children. The need to understand the influence and the role of effective fathers becomes especially important in a generation which views fatherlessness as one of the most harmful demographic trends. The Seventh-day Adventist Church considers fatherhood vital for the normal functioning of the family. The present study investigated how selected variables from family background, demographics, and characteristics of present family are related to fathering as measured by self-report of fathering dimensions, practices, and satisfaction. Method . Two groups of fathers participated in this study. The target sample consisted of 192 fathers from the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists and a reference sample from the National Center for Fathering, comprised of 1,509 religious fathers from North America. Data were collected by means of the Personal Fathering Profile questionnaire. To test the hypotheses, t -tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression analysis were used. Results . The results obtained in this study showed that fathers absence during childhood and divorce of parents affect negatively the future quality of fathering of their sons. Religious affiliation, education, time spent in interaction with children, having family worship, and marital interaction showed positive relationships with most of the measures of fathering quality in both samples. The fathering practices associated with the greatest fathering satisfaction were: spiritual development, marital interaction, and showing affection for the SDA sample, and modeling, showing affection, and marital interaction for NCF. The SDA fathers showed slightly higher overall scores in quality of fathering compared to the NCF fathers. Conclusions . Fathering quality is conceptualized as a multidimensional construct consisting of psychological, behavioral, and emotional components. The following variables were identified as positive resources for good fathering: presence of father during childhood, completeness of family, religious affiliation, education, time spent with children, family worship, and marital interaction. Effective fathers are expected to supply love, emotional security, protection, balance, gender model, and spiritual guidance for their children, in order to see them develop to their full human potential. To fulfill this goal, fathers should be involved, consistent, aware of their children's needs, and nurturant.
A Study of Gender-Role Attitudes Among Contemporary White and African American Couples
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Dust Margaret
Published: May 2023

Problem. Limited and conflictual studies have been completed on White and African American marriages and gender-roles. As a result, this study sought to compare perceptions of gender-roles in White and African American married couples. In addition, this study looked at relationships between gender-roles, length of marriage, and level of education in White and African American married couples. Method. A total of 92 couples (26 African American, 33 White interacting married, 33 White non-interacting defacto) participated in this study. The defacto couples served as a control group. The Bem Sex-Role Inventory, Masculine-Feminine Sex-Roles Survey, and a demographics sheet were given to each couple. Statistical analyses included Pearson correlations and t-tests. Five hypotheses were formulated. The first one was the positive association of masculinity and femininity in marriage. The second and third hypotheses dealt with the relationship between level of education and gender-role attitudes, and length of marriage and gender-role attitudes, respectively. The fourth hypothesis dealt with the similarity in gender-role attitudes among White married and White defacto couples. The fifth hypothesis dealt with the similarity in gender-role attitudes among White and African American married couples. Results. (1) White married couples share similar attitudes about gender-roles. White defacto and African American married couples do not share similar attitudes about gender-roles. (2) There was a negative association between level of education and traditional gender-role perception in White married couples. No such relationship was found for White defacto and African American married couples. (3) There was no significant relationship between gender-role attitudes and length of marriage for any of the couples. (4) White and African American married couples do not share similar attitudes about gender-roles. Conclusions. Differences in gender-role attitudes do exist among White and African American married couples. Whites are more traditional than African Americans. Since length of marriage is not a factor, individuals appear to marry partners who already possess the desired gender-role perceptions. Differences in race may be due to other variables such as history, economics, and culture.
A Descriptive Case Study of Staff Development In Two Seventh-day Adventist Districts as They Relate to Potential Change
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, England Michael
Published: May 2023

Problem. Leadership at the superintendent level is paramount in the process of change in Seventh-day Adventist schools. The superintendent/education director of state-sized districts, known as conferences, is responsible for staff development programs. How a superintendent performs his or her duties in the area of staff development is the focus of this study. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to describe staff development programs of two Seventh-day Adventist districts who have a reputation for being "active" in promoting staff development among their teachers. I wanted to know what the superintendents of these districts were doing in this "active" mode of staff development. This study is intended to provide data for other districts to follow similar paths of staff development. Method. Two conferences/districts in North America were identified as being exemplary in terms of their staff development programs. Using a case study approach, the district programs were analyzed utilizing interviews, observations, surveys, documents, and records. A quantitative analysis of existing survey data (Profile '95) was compared with findings from the qualitative portions of the study. Results. Several recurring motifs emerged in the area of staff development within the two exemplary Seventh-day Adventist school districts: (1) the superintendents of these districts have a clear sense of organizational vision and values, (2) the superintendents actively promote innovative practices to be used in staff development, and (3) the superintendents challenge their teachers to assess and revise their own actions in order to improve the likelihood of success for their students. I discovered that these two exemplary school districts incorporate the following characteristics in their staff-development program: (1) a supportive, cooperative climate in the schools and district, (2) adequate resources provided by the superintendents, (3) implementation of the Joyce and Showers Training Model, (4) time during the school day for collaboration, and (5) realistic goals set by the district.
The Relationship Between Treatment Programs and Recidivism With African American Delinquents Under the Age of 14
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Gray Sonya
Published: May 2023

Problem statement. African American youth are over-represented in the juvenile justice system, which fails to meet their needs. Research is necessary, therefore, to discover treatment alternatives that effectively address these delinquents' needs. Methodology. This study examined the relationship between treatments and recidivism of 100 African American male delinquents under the age of 14. Recidivism was defined as any arrest, within a 3-year period, for either criminal or misdemeanor offenses, subsequent to the court's referral for the treatment programs named in the study. Only delinquents who were adjudicated for the first time in 1991 through 1994 were included in the study. Data were collected from the delinquents' social files at the Juvenile Justice Court in Kent County, Michigan, and analyzed by the ex post facto research method. Results. Five hypotheses were tested in the study. Hypotheses 1 through 4 were tested with chi-square analysis.The independent variables for hypotheses 1 through 3 were the delinquents' ages, the delinquents' charges, and the offense level. All three hypotheses explored a relationship with the following dependent variables: the counseling-intensity treatments, the delinquents' families' participation in therapy, and the treatment duration.The independent variables for hypothesis 4 were the counseling-intensity treatments, the delinquents' families' participation in therapy, and the treatment duration. The dependent variable for hypothesis 4 was recidivism. Hypothesis 5 used discriminant analysis to discover if a linear combination of the following variables significantly relates to recidivism: age, charge, offense level, counseling intensity, family therapy, and treatment duration. One hypothesis yielded significant findings. Hypothesis 3 results found that a significantly higher percentage ofjuveniles who committed violent crimes received moderate/strong-counseling-intensity treatments than juveniles who committed nonviolent crimes. Also, a significantly higher percentage of juveniles who committed violent crimes had family participation in therapy than did juveniles who committed nonviolent crimes. Conclusions. Too few delinquents who committed violent offenses received treatments that would address both the delinquents' reasons for their first adjudication and ways to prevent duplication of problem behaviors (moderate/strong-counseling-intensity treatment). In addition, many families of juveniles who committed violent offenses were not involved in therapy.
A Study of the Relationship Between Psychological Androgyny and College Adjustment Among Korean American College Students
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Kim Daniel
Published: May 2023

Problem. The process of adjusting to college has been difficult for many Korean-Americans because of the tension that exists between traditional sex roles versus androgynous sex roles. While it has opened doors to new and exciting opportunities in personal growth, complex challenges of academic, emotional, and social adjustments must be made. The traditional views of the subculture have posed unique problems for young Korean Americans who have enrolled in higher education. This descriptive study examined the relationship between androgynous flexibility and the college adjustment of Korean American students. Androgynous flexibility was investigated in terms of college adjustment. Method. The sample population consisted of 153 Korean American college students from six universities from the East and West Coasts of the United States who voluntarily completed two surveys, the Bem Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI), Short Version, measuring psychological androgyny, and the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ), measuring college adjustment. Each subject's Bem score was determined. The score from the Bem indicated if an individual was identified as androgynous, undifferentiated, masculine, or feminine. Then, the adjustment scores for each individual was calculated from the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire. The four sex-role groups' adjustment scores were compared for significant differences at the .05 level by using t-tests. Results. Results indicated that androgynous Korean American subjects adjusted to college significantly better than feminine or undifferentiated Korean American students. However, there were no significant differences in levels of adjustment to college between androgynous Korean American students and masculine Korean American students. Conclusions. Bern's theory of behavioral flexibility was not fully supported by the findings of this research. There was no conclusive evidence of greater flexibility of behavior with androgynous individuals. Bern postulated that Psychological Androgyny allows people to be more flexible in their behaviors. Overall, androgynous individuals reported significantly higher adjustment levels than feminine or undifferentiated subjects, however their adjustment scores were not significantly higher than masculine individuals. Another conclusion which can be made from this study is that masculine traits play a more active role than feminine traits in the adjustment process to college for Korean Americans. Findings suggest that masculine traits are more influential with the adjustment process to college for this population.
Selected Factors Influencing Academic Success of First-Year Students in Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Schools in Rwanda
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Maniraguha Salomon
Published: May 2023

Problem. Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools recruit students through a severe entrance examination. However, after 9 months of schooling, more than 20% fail without possibility of repeating the grade or pursuing studies in less academically challenging schools. They are pushed out without means of coping with real life. This situation has multiple negative impacts on families who sell all their belongings in order to send their children to school where they can be prepared for a better life. It is for the interest of the Rwandese to learn which factors may contribute to maintaining these students in school. Method. Data were gathered from 317 students enrolled in the first year of secondary school in three Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools during the 1992/1993 school year. These schools were Gitwe Adventist College, Rwankeri Adventist College, and Mugonero Nursing School. Students responded to a questionnaire. Additional data were collected from files at their respective schools and from the office of Education Director of Rwanda Union Mission. Analysis of data was performed using chi-square and t-test. Results 1. Family-background factors considered were education of parents, father's occupation, and family size. None were found to be related to first-year secondary-school success. 2. School characteristics such as residence patterns, school size, class size, and field of study were not related to first-year success. 3. Among Among student characteristics, only student behavior and academic background factors such as elementary-school grades in math, French, religion, and environmental study, along with elementary-school graduating class grade point average, and entrance examination score, appeared to be related to first-year secondary-school success. Conclusion. From this study, it was concluded that first-year secondary-school success apparently depends primarily on previous academic success.
The Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in COVID-19 Recovered Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors:   Student Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Khadem Hamzeii Elham , Mortazavi Zahra ,   Department of Speech Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Najafivosough Roya ,   Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Haghgoo Hojjat Allah ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, Hearing Disorders Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran., Mortazavi Saideh Sadat ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, Hearing Disorders Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
Published: May 2023

Objective Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the anxiety disorders caused by a specific event, which can be catastrophic events (natural disasters, war, imprisonment in a forced labor camp) or everyday adversities (death of relatives, divorce, carrying bags). Since patients who have recovered from COVID-19 are exposed to such events, this research was conducted to determine the prevalence of PTSD in this group. Materials & Methods This study was cross-sectional. The statistical population included all patients who recovered from COVID-19 between November 2021 and February 2022 in Hamedan City, Iran; based on Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size table, 185 patients were selected by simple random sampling method. The research tool was the demographic questionnaire and the Mississippi post-traumatic stress disorder questionnaire (Mississippi PTSD); the data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results The results showed that the Mean±SD score of PTSD was 80.37±17.37 in the subjects who recovered from COVID-19. The relationship between the demographic variables of gender (P=0.01), education (P=0.039), occupation (P=0.24), marriage (P=0.62), age (P=0.048), weight (P=0.047), height (P=0.023) with PTSD were reported. Conclusion The results showed that 76.2% of people who recovered from COVID-19 were exposed to PTSD with moderate and high severity; therefore, techniques to reduce anxiety from the coronavirus are recommended.
СОЦІАЛЬНИЙ БЮДЖЕТ - ІНСТРУМЕНТ ЕФЕКТИВНОГО ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ КРАЇНИ
Authors: Лозова О. В. , Сосян М. М.
Published: May 2023

Соціальна функція Української держави постійно зазнає трансформації та потребує адаптації до нових економічних та політичних змін. Війна докорінно змінила погляди на природну сутність поняття “соціальний бюджет”. До цих подій вся увага зверталася на короткотермінові соціальні програми, а саме: соціальне забезпечення, що спотворювало фундаментальну функцію держави – соціальну. Європейські цінності передбачають, що основним індикатором держави є його демократичний народ, який функціонує у соціальній системі і має перспективи до свого розвитку. Соціальний бюджет - це не лише про видатки на соціальне забезпечення населення, а й довгостроковий бюджет розвитку країни, враховуючи всі перспективи та загрози навколишнього середовища. Удосконалення напрямів соціальної політики зумовлює необхідність здійснення зважених, цілеспрямованих, ефективних управлінських рішень, які б ґрунтувалися на розумінні загальнонаціональних пріоритетів. Реалізація цих завдань потребує обґрунтування концептуальних підходів до планування соціально-економічних процесів на основі розробки інструментарію соціального бюджетування, оскільки у ринкових відносинах саме воно є основою при обґрунтуванні довгострокового соціально-економічного розвитку національної економіки України. Метою статті є розробка теоретико-методичних засад і практичних рекомендацій щодо процесу формування соціального бюджету для ефективного оцінювання соціально-економічного розвитку національної економіки України. Методологічною основою дослідження є загальнонаукові та спеціальні методи дослідження: діалектичний; системний та історично-логічний; абстрактно-логічний, індукції та дедукції, аналізу і синтезу, порівняння; економіко-математичні та статистичні методи. Для ефективного соціального розвитку та розробки довгострокової програми соціально-економічного розвитку національної економіки пропонуємо впровадити соціальний бюджет.
ПОЗИЦІОНУВАННЯ ТА РЕПОЗИЦІОНУВАННЯ ТОВАРІВ ЯК СУЧАСНИЙ ІНСТРУМЕНТ МАРКЕТИНГУ
Authors: Батьковець Н. О.
Published: May 2023

Проблеми підтримання життєздатності товарів та послуг на ринку залишаються досить актуальними, оскільки змінюються підходи до управління продажами, моделі філософії бізнесу, технології, які забезпечують утримання конкурентоспроможних позицій товарів. Мінливість ринкового середовища, безперечно, впливає на вибір потенційними споживачами об’єктів купівлі, їх імітації корисності та важливості для покупців. Для утримання стабільності використовуються різні методи позиціонування та репозиціонування товарів, які розглядаються у статті та дають можливість збалансувати основні важелі ринку – попит та пропозицію. Визначено, що можливо впливати на суб’єктивне сприйняття товару, відповідно описані індивідуальні та загальні фактори впливу. В статті наведені основні характеристики бренду, проаналізовано їх вплив на індивідуальне сприйняття покупцем та взаємозалежність від суб’єктивних, набутих характеристик індивідуума. Систематизовано інструменти щодо оптимізації зусиль для результативного позиціонування товарів та послуг. Проаналізовано функції та основні методи репозиціонування товарів та послуг, визначено наслідки застосування таких методів. Систематизовано перелік ефективних важелів впливу на процес позиціонування та репозиціонування товарів, таких як: клієнтоцентричний підхід, аналітичні маркетингові дослідження з поглибленим вивченням явищ та ситуацій, використання в роботі сучасних маркетингових технологій, індивідуальні і специфічні контакти, універсальний контент у соціальних мережах, персоналізовані соціальні мережі, використання девайсів, чат-ботів, позиціонування товарів через іміджовані стратегії розвитку підприємств із виокремленням трендових позицій. Зроблено висновок, що інструменти та технології позиціонування та репозиціонування товарів будуть змінюватися разом із еволюцією суспільства. Однак базовими залишаться основні індикатори врівноваження ринку й індивідуальні, суб’єктивні потреби потенційних споживачів, від яких і буде залежати рівень конкурентоспроможності товарів та послуг.
ОБҐРУНТУВАННЯ ФУНКЦІЙ УПРАВЛІННЯ ТА БІЗНЕС-ПРОЦЕСІВ НА СУЧАСНОМУ ЕТАПІ БЮДЖЕТУВАННЯ ТА МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ
Authors: Іванюта П. В. , Білецька Н. В. , Покровщук Л. М. , Гріщенко І. В.
Published: May 2023

У статті досліджується актуальність застосування на підприємстві функцій і бізнес-процесів. І поряд з тим визначено, що за рахунок застосування бізнес-процесів у діяльність підприємства функції управління, які знаходяться всередині них, мають постійно перетікаючі властивості. Bиявлено, що функції управління на підприємстві застосовуються за умови існування лінійно-функціональної організаційної структури, а бізнес-процеси – дивізіональної організаційної структури. Саме така структура є у великих корпораціях, де структурними підрозділами є підприємства зі значним обсягом виробництва продукції та належним асортиментним рядом продукції чи послуг. А дивізіональна організаційна структура є у високорозвинених країнах світу і виступає як головний чинник розвитку підприємництва. Незважаючи на різноманітність функцій, головна функція керівника – прийняття рішень. Керівник вирішує, що робити, як робити, і несе за це відповідальність. Однак функція прийняття рішень не може виконуватися ефективно, якщо керівник не володіє всіма економічними знаннями (умінням аналізувати, передбачати, планувати, контролювати). І тому функції управління узгоджуються з його процесами, що ґрунтують сферу діяльності підприємства, пов’язаної з використанням ресурсів, перетворювальними і відтворювальними діями і, насамкінець, випуском кінцевого продукту – як головного результату різноманітного управління й прийняття керівником рішень. Тому що під час прийняття рішень застосовують такі управлінські функції: організацію, координацію виконання рішення, і, нарешті, контроль і оцінку його. А до бізнес-процесів управління входять: чітке формулювання цілей із урахуванням всієї сукупності зовнішніх і внутрішніх умов; підготовка і всебічна оцінка варіантів рішень, для того щоб забезпечити найбільш повну інформацію прийняття рішень; встановлення конкретних взаємопов’язаних завдань для кожного об’єкта управління, виходячи з необхідного його вкладу в досягнення спільної мети; узгодження термінів, необхідних і наявних ресурсів для досягнення поставлених цілей.
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Authors: De Camillis Maria Teresa
Published: May 2023

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Published: May 2023

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Published: May 2023

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