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Sprawozdawczość finansowa w globalnym kryzysie finansowym - analiza podjętych działań naprawczych
Authors: Staszel Anna 
Published: September 2024

The article is an attempt to evaluate the role that the system of accounting, financial reporting and chartered accountants played in starting the financial crisis. Some of the solutions that were subsequently applied to improve the quality of information provided by accounting departments are presented and evaluated. The following topics are discussed: deceitful financial reporting and the beginnings of the financial crisis, proposals for improving the system of accounting in response to the financial crisis, including global accounting standards and MSSF for small and medium-size enterprises, a new EU directive for accounting and conclusions for chartered accountants drawn from the crisis. The final conclusion arrived at is that the financial crisis will never be caused by a faulty system but rather by people misusing it. Nevertheless, creating good principles of financial supervision could have prevented the financial crisis from occurring on such a large scale.
Performance management jako holistyczna koncepcja zarządzania organizacją
Authors: Ziębicki Bernard 
Published: September 2024

The article presents the concept of performance management as a new, complex approach to organisation management based on the results of an evaluation. The origin and evolution of performance management are described, as are the differences between Business Intelligence and Business Performance Management, and the benefits of using the latter of these two. The newest concept for applying performance management as a part of the decision-making process, described as Business Performance Management, is shown.
PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN KHERSON REGION
Authors: TARASIUK A.V. 
Published: September 2024

The purpose. The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of the application of social entrepreneurship in the conditions of the post-war recovery of the economic environment of the Kherson region, and the study of its impact on the socio-economic development of the region. Determination of effective areas of support and development of social entrepreneurial initiatives. Methods. Abstract-logical generalization was used, in the course of the research. The results. The conducted research made it possible to establish the peculiarities of the application of social entrepreneurship in the Kherson region in the conditions of post-war recovery and development of the economic environment. Based on the analysis, the possibility of solving social problems of society by applying innovative approaches to business in social entrepreneurship is indicated. The study made it possible to establish the expediency of using social entrepreneurship as a comprehensive solution to the socio-economic problems of the region, the possibility of additional attraction of direct investments. Scientific novelty. It consists in the use of social entrepreneurship for the comprehensive solution of specific socio-economic problems of the post-war reconstruction of the Kherson region. The practical significance. The results and conclusions of the study can be used in the preparation of state programs for post-war reconstruction and regional development.
Age-related features of some plasminogen activation system components content and activity in the blood of benign and malignant uterine body tumors
Authors: Kaplieva I. V. , Zhukova G. V. , Zakharchenko V. R. , Frantsiyants E. M. , Verenikina E. V. , Pogorelova Yu. A. , Kachesova P. S. , Kozel Yu. Yu. , Maximova N. A. , Ilchenko M. G. , Agarkova E. I. , Egorova A. S. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose of the study. Is to determine the features in the content and activity of some components of the plasminogen activation system in the blood of patients of different ages with leiomyomas (LM) and uterine corpus endometrial cancer (UCEC). Patients and methods. The study was carried out in patients with LM (n = 35) and UCEC T1a-2N0M0 (n = 56) of reproductive, perimenopausal and postmenopausal ages. Using ELISA methods, the content and activity of urokinase (u-PA), tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), their inhibitor PAI-1, as well as the content of the soluble form of the u-PA receptor (su-PAR) were determined in the blood of patients. The Student´s test was used for statistical processing. Results. Regardless of the nature of the uterus tumor, it has been noted a significant increase in the activity and blood level of PAI-1 (up to 8 times, p < 0.01), especially pronounced in patients with UCEC of reproductive age. It was combined with the absence of changes or with a decreasing in blood level of su-PAR by more than 40 % (p < 0.05). We observed a rise of u-PA blood level without changes in one´s activity in patients with LM of perimenopausal age. And in patients with LM and UCEC of postmenopausal age an increase in u-PA blood level as well as elevation of u-PA activity (up to 3.9 times, p < 0.01–0.05) were noted. There was an increase in the calculated t-PA index (activity per unit mass) by 1.4–2.8 times (p < 0.05) in the most patients. The indicators of LM patients were characterized by the minimum value of the ratio “t-PA activity/u-PA activity in the blood” among all studied subgroups of patients. Age-related features of the researched parameters were observed more often in the cases of LM than in the cases of UCEC. The most pronounced differences between LM and UCEC were observed in patients of reproductive and postmenopausal age, characterized by stable hormonal levels. Conclusion. The participation of the plasminogen activation system in the pathogenesis of tumor lesions of the uterine body has been shown. The system’s “response” to the development of tumors in the uterus has both general characteristics and features that depend on the nature of the tumors and on the age-specific hormonal regulation of the body, which are most pronounced in postmenopausal women. The results obtained can be used in research aimed at clarifying the targets of targeted therapy for LM and UCEC in accordance with the age of patients.
Predictors of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma recurrence after surgical treatment
Authors: Kondratyev E. V. , Smirnova A. D. , Karmazanovsky G. G. , Tyan A. S. , Britskaya N. N. , Efanov M. G. , Gurmikov B. N. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose of the study. To study the CT semiotics of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) to determine the prognostic markers of recurrence. To analyze the association between CT characteristics of ICC and mutations in IDH1/2, MET, KRAS, BRAF, ERBB2, EGFR, FGFR genes. Materials and methods. We analyzed databases and diagnostic images of Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery and Loginov Moscow Clinical Research Center for the period from April 2016 to January 2022 using the key queries «intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma», «liver», «hepatocellular carcinoma», «metastases», «radio genomics». 142 patients with liver neoplasms were identified, including 90 cases of ICC, 31 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma and 21 cases of metastatic liver lesions, all morphologically verified (histologic and immunohistochemical analysis of biopsy material). Results. Associations between CT features and mutations of MET and IDH1/2 genes were determined. According to the results of statistical analysis all four CT-signs, such as bile duct dilatation, capsule retraction, presence of dropout foci and tissue volume changes, are correlated with the probability of recurrence (death) in patients with ICC. Conclusion. In a retrospective study, our results emphasize the potential prognostic significance of CT signs of ICC. We identified CT signs that allow differential diagnosis of ICC with hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal cancer metastases. We also identified associations between CT signs of ICC and mutations of IDH1/2 and MET genes, which may allow us to non-invasively obtain data on clinically significant molecular markers of tumors to apply a personalized approach to patient treatment.
Comparing the clinical efficacy of prostate enucleation by the Millin method and enucleation performed using a holmium laser (HoLEP) with a prostate volume more than 80 cm3
Authors: Volkov S. N. , Stepanchenko V. S. , Tereshchenko V. I. , Dzharimok A. R. , Grigoryan O. R. , Mikheev R. K. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose of the study was to compare of the average long-term results of classical prostate enucleation using the Millin method and enucleation performed using a holmium laser (HoLEP). Patients and methods. This study, conducted on the basis of the Endocrinology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, included 100 patients operated on for obstruction of the prostatic part of the urethra over the period 2020–2023. The main indication for surgery was benign prostatic hyperplasia. The selection criterion for patients was a prostate volume of more than 80 cm3. The patients were divided into 2 groups depending on the intervention performed: in the 1st group Millin surgery was performed (n = 50), in group 2n laser enucleation of the prostate was done (n = 50). The data obtained during the operation in the early postoperative period, as well as the results of postoperative follow-up of patients were analyzed. Results. In the mid-term period, 4–6 months after surgery, patients from both groups were observed to improve their condition and reduce complaints of dysuric phenomena. The results were obtained illustrating a shorter inpatient stay for patients who underwent HoLEP (4.3 ± 0.6 days versus 10.0 ± 2.4 during Millin surgery), which is correspondingly associated with a faster recovery after this intervention compared with the classic one. A statistically significant (p-value < 0.05) problem of patients from the HoLEP group was urethral stricture, which occurred in 6 % of the subjects from this group and did not occur in the Millin surgery group. In fact, scarring of the bladder neck was more commonly obserbed (10 % vs. 8 %) in the Millin surgery group. However, these complications were not more than 10 %. As a result of the study, there was no statistically significant effect of using HoLEP on erectile dysfunction in patients, which suggests the potential of this technique for a lower incidence of worsening erectile dysfunction compared with open intervention. Conclusions. HoLEP is a safe method of prostate enucleation, applicable for its large volume, in particular, up to 80 cm3. This procedure is an alternative to classical open surgery, and can be recommended for patients with polymorbidity to reduce the risk of perioperative complications and reduce rehabilitation time. Millin surgery is also a reliable treatment method with high sensitivity to the detection of cellular atypia and a large volume of cytoreduction. The decision on the surgical procedure used must be made individually for each patient.
Redesign of an indigenous rice thresher for small farms in Córdoba, Colombia.
Authors: Cabello Juan , Durando Álavrez Demóstenes José , Lancheros Suarez Valery José 
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Colombian agriculture still has a low level of mechanization, which is primarily a result of the lack of financing, especially for small-scale farming. This has led to the artisanal manufacturing of agricultural machinery using local resources by copying other designs. This machinery generally has low efficiency and reliability. In the paper, the redesign of an indigenous rice thresher which was out of use due to its low efficiency and the significant rice losses during its operation is carried out.
Goal: The research is aimed at redesigning a homemade rice thresher, significantly improving its performance, with a low manufacturing cost through the maximum utilization of its components and reconstruction using local resources and infrastructure.
Methodology: For the redesign, the five-step methodology proposed by Mullineux was applied. All the machine's mechanisms were analyzed and redesigned, and completely re-engineered.
Results: A new design for threshing teeth called "comb threshing teeth" was introduced, very simple to produce, assemble and replace. The redesigned thresher was implemented and evaluated, achieving the same productivity as the original thresher, reducing rice losses by two-thirds. Also, the field assessment results were coherent with the results of the former research works.
Conclussions: The results show that it is beneficial for small-scale agriculture in Colombia to manufacture agricultural machinery adapted to its specific needs, manufactured locally with its resources, but applying appropriate engineering methods to ensure that the performance of the machines is satisfactory.
AÇÕES DO MUSEU DA INFÂNCIA EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DE MEDIAÇÃO ON-LINE COM CRIANÇAS DO COLÉGIO UNESC
Authors: Reddig Amalhene Baesso 
Published: September 2024

: A escrita reflete sobre ações educativas desenvolvidas pelo Museu da Infância – MI (Criciúma-SC) em tempos da pandemia da COVID-19. Pensar as possibilidades de fazer chegar aos lares e escolas materiais desenvolvidos para o ambiente on-line que pudessem contribuir com a formação educacional de estudantes foi o ponto focal. Compreendendo que estar em isolamento social é diferente de ficar isolado, foram elaborados vídeos, jogos e uma mediação on-line. O artigo caracteriza o processo da pandemia e descreve momentos vividos pela equipe do MI para a elaboração de vídeos e relata a concepção de brincadeiras com interação on-line. Ao final, expõe a experiência de mediação on-line com crianças do 2.º ano do Ensino Fundamental, na faixa etária de seis anos de idade, a partir de dispositivos de tecnologia digital em rede. No todo, o corpo da escrita tece uma compreensão sobre o processo de execução das ações museais, permeadas pelo episódio da pandemia, fundamentada em autores como Barros (2022), Dunker (2020), Marti (2021), Peixoto (2020), Salgado (2016), Souza, Tamini e Santos (2020) e Torrezan (2020).
A CULTURA HIP-HOP NA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA
Authors: Manfroni Cabral Jeferson Leonardo , Kemel Zanella Andrisa , Ribeiro Silva Ana Cristina 
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho propõe relatar as experiências vividas na Educação Infantil durante a realização do Estágio em Dança I do Curso de Dança Licenciatura da XXXXX. Neste componente curricular, em que o estudante vivencia atividades docentes na educação infantil e/ou anos iniciais do ensino fundamental, realizei minha prática em uma turma de maternal de uma escola municipal de Educação Infantil da cidade de XXXXX. Minha proposta pedagógica foi levar a Cultura Hip-Hop no contexto da Dança na primeira infância, fazendo relação com o Grafitti, o Hip-Hop Dance e o Tutting. Este relato vai descrever como construí as atividades que desenvolvi com as crianças, bem como minhas descobertas.
WITHDRAWN: Short-term Charging Load Forecasting for Electric Vehicles with a Multilayer LSTM Model Considering Sliding Windows and Online Learning
Authors: Yang Ye , Wang Wen , Li PeiJun , Qin Jian , Yang XinQiao , Li YaNan 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors as it was submitted and made public without the full consent of all the authors. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
A Convolutional Neural Network Model and Algorithm Driven Prototype for Sustainable Tilling and Fertilizer Optimization
Authors: Magesh Sajeev 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Tilling, a common agricultural practice, is being done excessively on farms leading to about 2.35 billion tons of soil erosion from US croplands annually. This causes soil erosion, soil infertility, carbon release, nutrient runoff, and fertilizer over-usage. This paper evaluates whether optimizing tillage intensity, timing, and fertilizer quantity will address these problems. A convolutional neural network based machine learning model utilizes a camera-captured field image to determine existing tilling intensity on a 7-point scale. This machine learning output, along with soil sensor and external forecast data, flows into a 10-parameter algorithm that determines optimal tilling and fertilizer levels. A fully functional tractor prototype demonstrates the above. A 30-year simulation comparing conventionally-tilled and algorithm-tilled farms showed a reduction in carbon emission by 57%, fertilizer usage by 43%, and runoff by 86% demonstrating the transformative potential of this algorithm. Additionally, a stationary prototype was deployed in 155 farms across 5 countries.
Swallowing virtual reality as a novel diagnostic tool for severe dysphagia after deep neck infection: a case report
Authors: Katsuno Takahiro , Ueha Rumi , Nanjyo Kana , Matsuda Kazuaki , Miura Cathrine , Sato Taku , Goto Takao , Kondo Kenji 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Introduction

Deep neck infection (DNI) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Dysphagia after DNI can be a consequence of substantial cervical soft tissue fibrosis, with severe cases requiring surgical intervention. Accurate evaluation of swallowing is necessary to understand the underlying pathology and to select the appropriate surgery. We present a case of severe dysphagia occurring after treatment for DNI, and dynamic swallowing virtual reality (VR) imaging and high-resolution pharyngeal manometry (HRM) were effective in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Case Presentation

A 52-year-old man previously underwent incision and drainage of deep neck and mediastinal abscesses secondary to dental caries. Six months after treatment, he suffered from severe dysphagia. Swallowing VR revealed extensive neck scarring and adhesions between the reactive cervical bony outgrowth and thyroid cartilage. HRM demonstrated that the pharyngeal contraction pressure from the upper to the lower regions was preserved, with the upper esophageal sphincter normally opening during swallowing. Based on these findings, the patient was diagnosed with severe dysphagia caused by extensive neck scarring and adhesions between the cervical osteoproliferation and thyroid cartilage. To address this, cervical scar resection, cervical proliferative bone reduction, laryngeal elevation, and tracheostoma reconstruction were performed, with an eventual improvement in swallowing function.

Conclusions

Given the complex pathophysiology of dysphagia after DNI, a comprehensive evaluation using HRM and swallowing VR is useful for evaluating these patients and is anticipated to be integrated into clinical practice in the future.
NutritionDay: effective strategy for understanding nutritional risk factors and facilitating the implementation of nutritional care protocols - an analysis over the years
Authors: de Andrade Grasiela Konkolisc Pina , Rodrigues Ana Lucia Chalhoub Chediac , Suiter Erika , Yamashita Luciana Miyuki , Madeira Jessica , Carvalho Juliana Bonfleur , Yamaguti Adriana , Boilesen Sabine Nunes , Severine Ariane Nadolskis , Machado Silmara Rodrigues 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background
Hospital malnutrition is a global debilitating problem; therefore, the implementation of nutritional monitoring protocols is essential for its early diagnosis and translates into better care. NutritionDay emerged from the need to document the global malnutrition scenario to improve patient safety and the quality of nutritional care. Our objective was to analyze nutritional care data from a high-complexity hospital obtained through the NutritionDay and to compare these data between years and with the results of other institutions in order to identify areas for nutritional care improvement.
Methods
A one-day cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at the NutritionDay global data collection date. The data were analyzed by comparing the nutritional care provided at the hospital in 2019 with national and global scenarios. Additionally, data on nutritional care in our hospital from 2017 to 2020 was compared. Quantitative variable groups were compared by the Student’s t-test. Relationships were analyzed using the Pearson’s chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test for categorical data. The significance level was set at 10.
Results
Weighing on admission is a point of improvement for all groups. In our hospital it led to the creation of an institutional indicator for its monitoring. From 2017 to 2020, nutritional screening and assessment used the body mass index (BMI) and a non-validated tool until 2018. After 2019, we adopted nutritional risk screening (NRS2002) and a tool based on the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) to improve nutritional care. We found a trend towards improvement in satisfaction with the diet provided, which was associated with a significant increase in meal consumption and which is due to the monthly monitoring of meal satisfaction that generate action plans. We notice an increase in dietary restrictions reported by patients associated with adhering to a healthier diet. Thus, the composition of the meals changed over the years, with a decreased use of processed products.
Conclusion
The analysis of NutritionDay data is an effective strategy for better understanding nutritional risk factors, enabling comparisons with other services and facilitating the implementation of enhanced nutritional care protocols.
Effects of multi-frequency acoustic waves on the agglomeration of fog droplets
Authors: Ibrahim M. Y. , El-Khazali Reyad , Francis Diana , Nelli Narendra 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

This work focuses on using multi-frequency sound waves to dissipate fog. It is a promising fog-dissipation technique due to its ease of control, flexibility, environmental friendliness, and no interference with traffic flow. This study introduces a novel approach to dissipate artificial fog generated inside an experimental setup utilizing harmonically related multi-frequency acoustic waves. Fundamental frequencies of 300 Hz, 400 Hz, and 500 Hz, along with their 9th, 11th, and 40th harmonics were tested at a maintained Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 112 dB. Many combinations were found to increase fragmentation of large droplets, which reduces the condensation efficiency. The main mechanism for acoustic condensation seems to be the collision and merging of fog droplets. Most harmonics tested did not improve agglomeration, with the notable exception of the 400 Hz paired with its 9th-harmonic. This combination resulted in a 61.06% reduction in Liquid Water Content (LWC) for large droplets and a 90% condensation effect achieved quicker than all the other cases. These findings highlight the potential of using harmonics for acoustic fog dissipation.