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An application of gravity models to freight data in Malaysia
Authors: Abdullah Aidawani , Zamzuri Zamira H. , Miswan Nor Hamizah 
Published: September 2024

Background: Freight transport services and international trade are among important factors in pushing economies’ transition forward. Malaysia’s strategic location along key maritime routes positions it as a vital hub for international shipping and logistics, facilitating efficient trade between Asia, Europe and the Middle East.Objectives: Despite extensive global studies on freight and trade, little specific research exists from Malaysia’s perspective. Thus, this study aims to evaluate how factors such as economic size of trade partners and distance impact Malaysia’s freight transport in international trade, using the gravity model, a tool for analysing bilateral trade flows.Method: Three types of gravity models are employed to assess the impact of economic scale, infrastructure and demographic factors on freight transport. Then the validity of these relationships is further evaluated.Results: The random effect model (REM) is found to be the best fitted model. The study identifies infrastructure and economic scale as pivotal factors influencing both freight export and import. The result showed the volume of container handled in ports is the main determinant in both export and import of freight, whereas air freight has significant impact to boost the export of freight. Distance is statistically significant, however, with marginally small impact.Conclusion: Based on the analysis, we can conclude that the robust port infrastructure and efficient logistical facilities are important in reducing freight costs and enhancing Malaysia’s international trade competitiveness.Contribution: This study mainly contributes on providing empirical evidence and in-depth insight on Malaysia freight transport services through the application of gravity models.
Anatomical and Developmental Abnormalities of Ureters and Renal Pelvis Existing with Accessory Renal Arteries: Cadaveric Study
Authors: Chakravarthi Kosuri Kalyan , Reghunadhan Deepthynadh 
Published: September 2024

Background:
Anatomical and developmental variations of ureters and renal pelvis have been observed frequently during routine human cadaveric dissection and surgical practice; however, their coexistence with accessory or aberrant renal arteries is exceptionally rare. Accordingly, this study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of anatomical and developmental abnormalities of ureters and renal pelvis existing with accessory renal arteries in human cadavers.

Materials and Methods:
This study was carried out on 50 human cadavers including dissected specimens (25 males and 25 females) the kidneys, renal pelvis, and ureters along with their arteries were exposed and the anomalous abnormalities of the renal pelvis and ureters existing with accessory renal arteries were observed. Photographs of the anomalous and developmental variations were taken for proper documentation.

Results:
Among the 50 cadavers studied, unilateral double ureters were found in 5 cadavers (10%), rare bilateral “S-”shaped loop of ureter with quadruple uretic constrictors in the abdominal segment of the ureter was observed in one female cadaver (2%), accessory or aberrant renal arteries were found in 15 cadavers (30%), hydronephrosis involving the renal pelvis and ureters was observed in 9 cadavers (18%). Interestingly, this prevalence was higher among males (28%) compared to females (8%). Moreover, the occurrence of bilateral hydronephrosis of the kidneys, renal pelvis, and ureters was identified in a single male cadaver, representing 2% of the sample. Notably, the prevalence of double ureter, hydronephrosis accompanied by congenital double and triple accessory renal arteries was documented in nine cadavers, accounting for 18% of the cohort.

Conclusion:
Anatomical and developmental variations of the ureters, renal pelvis, and renal vasculature, as well as their relationships to surrounding structures, hold clinical significance due to their impact on various surgical procedures, including kidney transplantation, abdominal aorta reconstruction, interventional radiology, and urologic operations. Therefore, identifying these potential developmental variations is essential for effective surgical management to preserve renal function and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
A Case Report of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in the Era of Social Media
Authors: Andrade Kinjal , Palsetia Delnaz , Kadiani Adnan , Sonavane Sushma 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) has increased in recent times. Studies show links between increased social media use with higher BDD rates. There are several associations as to how social media impacts body dissatisfaction and is one of the factors in BDD. We present the case report of a 16-year-old female, which showed social media as one of the factors for BDD as patient would spend excessive amount of time watching Instagram reels.
Rectus Muscle Flap-augmented Closures in Wide-gap Exstrophy Bladder
Authors: Fahiem-Ul-Hassan Mir , Jadhav Vinay , Hamid Raashid , Mufti Gowhar , Munianjanappa Narendrababu , Saroja Murali 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
Wound dehiscence is one of the main complications in complete primary repair of exstrophy (CPRE). In our pediatric urology unit, we have switched to the use of inferior epigastric artery based rectus abdominis flap cover for abdominal wall closure in addition to measures like osteotomy and postoperative hip spica.

Aim:
to assess the efficacy of Recus abdominis flap in prevenion of wound dehisence.

Methods:
This study was conducted from June 2014 to June 2021 comparing two groups of the patients; group I consisted of thirty patients of CPRE with rectus flap repair of abdominal wall (CPRE-RF) and group II consisted of thirty patients with CPRE without rectus flap. Clinical and surgical details, including the outcome with regards to wound dehiscence and continence, were recorded.

Results:
The mean age of the patients in CPRE-RF was 5 months and that with only CPRE was 4.6 months. Mean pubic diastasis in Group l was 4.8± 1.07 cm and that of Group II was 4.6±1.3 cm. None of the patients in CPRE-RF had wound dehiscence or bladder prolapse while as 6 patients in CPRE alone had wound dehiscence and 1 had bladder prolapse. This difference was statistically significant. Primary bladder continence was achieved in 4 patients in CPRE-RF and 3 patients in CPRE group. Hypospadias had almost similar occurrence in the two groups. One patient in each group had bladder neck fistula.

Conclusion:
Use of rectus muscle flap in complete Primary Repair ofExtrophy bladder helps in prevention of wound dehiscence and contributes in achievement of final goal of continence in wide gap pubic diatasis.
Presacral Keratinous and Dermoid Cyst Masquerading as Meningocele – A Rare Case Report
Authors: Gupta Lucky 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Presacral tumours are rare developmental tumours associated with midline closure defects. A fifteen-month-old girl presented with pain in the lower abdomen and dysuria. After examination, the child underwent investigations and was diagnosed as a presacral mass with intergluteal extension and caudal mass in the subcutaneous tissue of the left gluteal region. Complete excision of mass along with coccygectomy was done. Histopathology showed presacral as a keratinous cyst and gluteal as a dermoid cyst. Later on, the child also developed a left facial dermoid cyst which was also excised.
Risk of Glans Dehiscence Associated with Vascular Flap Coverage of the Glanular Neourethra during Primary Urethroplasty: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Narahari Janjala , Manekar Aditya Arvind , Tripathy Bikasha Bihary , Sahoo Subrat Kumar , Mohanty Manoj Kumar 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
Hypospadias is one of the common congenital anomalies of male genitalia. Although over 300 different operative techniques have been described, post-operative complications are still common, of which glans dehiscence (GD) is the most severe complication requiring redo urethroplasty. Some surgeons use the vascular flap to cover the glanular part of the neourethra to prevent GD, but there are controversies regarding its usefulness. There is a paucity in the literature, about articles evaluating the risk of GD associated with vascular flap coverage of the glanular neourethra during primary urethroplasty.

Materials and Methods:
We planned a single-blinded, parallel-design, randomised controlled trial involving 56 cases of hypospadias treated with single-stage urethroplasty amongst the admitted cases of hypospadias for primary urethroplasty in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, from November 2017 to December 2019 as an M.Ch. thesis project. This was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee and enrolled in the national registry of clinical trial. 28 patients were randomised into Group A (without flap coverage of the glanular part of the neourethra) and 28 patients were randomised into Group B (with flap coverage of the glanular neourethra).

Results:
Only 2 (7.1%) cases amongst the Group A patients developed GD, while 9 (32.1%) cases of Group B had GD (P = 0.013).

Conclusions:
Extending the vascular flap coverage up to the glanular part of the neourethra till the neo-meatus during primary urethroplasty is significantly associated with GD.
The effectiveness of a low implant density in Scheurmann kyphosis in correcting the lumbar lordosis -pelvic incidence mismatch
Authors: Abousayed Mahmoud , Elmiligui Yasser , Elhawary Youssry , ElNagar Ahmed , Elbromboly Yehia 
Published: September 2024

Purpose
To evaluate the effectiveness of using a low implant density in surgical treatment of Scheurmann Kyphosis (SK) in correcting the lumbar lordosis (LL)- Pelvic incidence (PI) mismatch.

Methods
Patients that were surgically treated for SK by a low screw density with multiple Ponte osteotomies at two institutions from January 2021 to January 2022 were identified and included in the study. Preoperative/postoperative/1- and 2-year follow-up measurements were analyzed from full-spine standing radiographs.

Results
Thirty patients were enrolled in our study, mean age 20.5 (13–37) years, mean preoperative kyphosis was 85.9 (75–108), a mean preoperative lumbar lordosis-pelvic LL-PI mismatch was 25.9 (23–28). The maximum kyphosis was corrected to 46.2 (37–63) and the LL-PI mismatch was reduced to 7.7. The correction was maintained at 1- and 2-years follow-up with no statistical change in the sagittal angles.

Conclusion
Surgical correction of SK using low-density implants and multiple Ponte osteotomies is an effective method of correcting the kyphotic deformity and reducing the LL-PI mismatch to normal physiological values.
Comparative Evaluation of Autologous Fibrin Glue and Conventional Sutures in the Treatment of Gingival Recession Using Connective Tissue Graft - A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Rao Thottempudi Haswitha , Johnson Juliet Josephine , Malgikar Suryakanth , Palaparthy Raja Babu , Basavaraju Mounika , Gooty Jagadish Reddy 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
The combination of the coronally positioned flap with connective tissue grafting in treating gingival recession defects has been shown to demonstrate the highest success rate.

Aim:
The aim of the present study was to compare and evaluate the efficiency between autologous fibrin glue (AFG) and conventional absorbable sutures in the treatment of marginal tissue recessions using connective tissue grafts (CTGs) and the coronally advanced flap (CAF) technique.

Methods:
Twenty Miller’s class I and II recession sites in maxillary or mandibular areas in chronic periodontitis patients were treated as group I (test): CTG + CAF + AFG; and group II (control): CTG + CAF with conventional absorbable sutures. Clinical parameters in both groups were recorded at baseline (t0) and six months (t1) postoperatively in terms of gingival recession height (RH), root coverage esthetic score (RCES), visual analogue scale (VAS), and healing index (HI).

Results:
The RH, RCES, VAS, and HI were significantly reduced at the end of six months compared to baseline (P < 0.005) in both groups; however, there was no statistical difference between the groups, indicating the equivalent efficacy of AFG and conventional sutures in healing.

Conclusion:
All the treated sites were found to have appreciable root coverage with satisfactory post-operative healing. Hence, it may be suggested that both AFG and absorbable sutures are equally efficient in post-surgical soft tissue healing.
Resilience of the BUDS Community-based Rehabilitation Institutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Supporting Role of Local Governments
Authors: Chandru B. Aravind , Baby Betsy , Jose Prinu , Varma Ravi Prasad 
Published: September 2024

Background:
BUDS (not an acronym) institutions are free and open special institutions established by Kudumbashree in Kerala for children from low-income households with intellectual or psychosocial impairments. We explored the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on BUDS beneficiaries and the organizational adaptation for continued operations during the period.

Methods:
We conducted telephonic in-depth interviews with eight BUDS teachers, three beneficiaries’ parents, and two local government (LG) representatives. We did a deductive analysis to describe two major themes: one pertained to the physical, mental, and social challenges faced by beneficiaries and families of BUDS institutions and other on organizational adaptation to the situation in terms of sustaining classes for children and continued support for meeting basic needs.

Results:
Beneficiaries lost some therapeutic gains, while parents faced financial hardships. Trainers and LGs made active efforts for sustaining contact with children and parents, distribution of necessities for children, and home visits. Some trainers displayed an exemplary level of dedication. LGs facilitated service provision by continuing remuneration to trainers, and collaborating with various stakeholders like education and health, and initiating locally suitable measures. The Thenkoodu app for continued training was deemed not very useful by trainers and parents.

Conclusion:
Committed human resources, acceptance of ground realities, quick decision–making, and collaboration across stakeholders were important aspects of the response of LGs for continued service provision to BUDS beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings suggest that decentralized space where BUDS institutions emerged and expanded is beneficial for organizational resilience of community-based rehabilitation institutions.
Methods of increasing the competitiveness of enterprises in the field of transport services using information technology
Authors: Ильин К.А. 
Published: September 2024

В статье проведен анализ конкурентоспособности предприятий сферы транспортных услуг, а также факторов, оказывающих прямое влияние на нее. Анализ данных факторов предоставляет возможность выявить те, которые оказывают прямое влияние непосредственно на качество предоставляемых услуг и, соответственно, причины их возникновения. Описанный в работе подход к анализу рынка и выбору конкурентных преимуществ позволяет выявить наиболее подходящие к данной сфере методы и внедрить их в работу предприятия. Отмечено, что в современных условиях развития предприятий маркетинг играет решающую роль. В частности, в сфере транспортных услуг решающее значение отводится непосредственно процессам в области разработки и внедрения маркетинговых стратегий с целью повышения общего уровня конкурентоспособности. За счет активного маркетингового продвижения и использования разного рода информационных технологий транспортная компания будет позиционировать себя на рынке с сильной стороны и, соответственно, привлекать больше клиентов и быть более эффективной в сравнении с конкурентами.
The article contains an analysis of the competitive ability of enterprises in the provision of transport services, as well as factors that have a direct impact on it. Analysis of these factors ensures the emergence of such an opportunity, which directly affects the quality of the services provided and, accordingly, explains their occurrence. The approach to market analysis and selection of competitive advantages described in the work allows us to identify the most suitable methods for a given area and implement them in the work of the enterprise. It is also worth noting that in modern conditions of enterprise development, marketing plays a decisive role. Particularly in the field of transport services, critical importance is given to the processes in the field of development and implementation of marketing strategies in order to increase the overall level of competitiveness. Through active marketing promotion and the use of various types of information technologies, the transport company will position itself in the market from a strong point of view and, accordingly, attract more customers and be more effective in comparison with competitors.
Strategic planning of the socio-economic development of the Zaporozhye region: conditions, opportunities, prospects
Authors: Додонов И.Ю. , Помазанова Е.В. 
Published: September 2024

Цель статьи – охарактеризовать социально-экономические процессы, возникающие в региональной экономике, и дать стратегическую оценку. Также рассматриваются основные направления развития Запорожской области, перспективные векторы её социального и экономического развития. Обозначена ценность стратегического планирования. Делается вывод, что стратегическое планирование является ключевым элементом для обеспечения среднесрочного и долгосрочного социально-экономического развития и устойчивого процветания Запорожской области.
The purpose of the article is to characterize the socio–economic processes occurring in the regional economy and to give a strategic assessment. The main directions of the Zaporozhye region's development, promising vectors of its social and economic development are also considered. The value of strategic planning is indicated. It is concluded that strategic planning is a key element for ensuring medium- and long-term socio-economic development and sustainable prosperity of the Zaporozhye region.
Uralkali's economic policy under sanctions pressure
Authors: Валгузов Р.И. 
Published: September 2024

В статье анализируется экономическая политика «Уралкалия» в условиях санкционного давления. Отмечается, что «Уралкалий», базирующийся в Березниках и Соликамске Пермского края, перерабатывающий руду – солевые отложения древнего Пермского моря в калийные удобрения, спрос на которые в мире весьма велик, отличается некоторой нестабильностью, что выражается и в относительно частой смене собственников, и в политике, ориентированной на продажи, выручку. Такое положение предприятия требует в сложившихся условиях особого внимания к его антисанкционным мерам, к оценке показателей деятельности.
The article analyzes the economic policy of Uralkali in the context of sanctions pressure. It is noted that Uralkali, based in Berezniki and Solikamsk in the Perm Territory, which processes ore – salt deposits of the ancient Perm Sea into potash fertilizers, the demand for which is very high in the world, is characterized by some instability, which is expressed in relatively frequent changes of ownership, and in a sales- and revenue-oriented policy. Such a situation of the enterprise requires, in the current conditions, special attention to its anti-sanctions measures, to the assessment of performance indicators.
Women’s Self-Discovery and Empowerment: A Cornerstone towards Sustainable Transformation
Authors: Bazubagira Appoline , Umumararungu Christine 
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the research was to assess the process of self-discovery and empowerment towards sustainable transformation. The study was steered by the following objectives: Evaluate the impact of counseling on self-discovery, find out an appropriate approach to unfold financial sustainability of women doing small scale businesses and develop a theory based on analyzed scenarios.
Methodology: Twenty-six case studies from poor family environment were assessed. Data was collected from mothers living in poverty, abandoned, tortured and abused by their parents and husbands. Women are living with critical physical, social, psychological and emotional wounds from their early age. Victims of all kinds of abuse, women are wounded by those who were supposed to protect and love them. Data were collected through out six years analyzing the progress of change. Counseling, trainings and seed capital have been found to be predictors of social and economic changes. Data collection tools included storytelling, individual interview, field visit- observation, focus group discussions and desk review. Analyzed case studies led to the development of Educational Healing Theory (EHT). It advocates transformative change through a series of interrelated five postulates.
Findings: Firstly, it emphasizes individual counselling to confront past trauma, empowering individuals to reject abuse and envision a better future. Secondly, group or family counselling promotes community healing, laying the foundation for social and economic transformation. Thirdly, training programmes enable communities to address barriers to development and explore new opportunities. Fourthly, providing financial resources supports the process of change. Finally, continuous monitoring ensures that progress is sustained and consolidated over time. EHT has been found to be a suitable approach which creates sustainable social and economic change as evidenced by analyzed scenarios.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Based on the findings, it is advised that stakeholders engaged in community transformation should utilize the five postulates of EHT.