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Laser catheter ablation of atrial zones with ganglionated plexi: impact on atrial fibrillation inducibility and the risk of esophageal damage in experimental settings
Authors: Vakhrushev A. D. , Condori Leandro E. I. , Korobchenko L. E. , Mitrofanova L. B. , Lebedev D. S. , Mikhailov E. N. 
Published: June 2024

Aim. To study the potential applicability of transcatheter laser ablation for the destruction of atrial ganglionated plexi (GP) zones and the safety of this technique in relation to inadvertent esophageal damage.Methods. This was a two-stage investigation: (1) ex vivo experiments: the risk of esophageal damage during ablation on the dorsal (posterior) left atrial (LA) wall was assessed; three swine organ complexes were used, which included the heart, lungs and esophagus; (2) in vivo experiments assessing the effects of laser catheter ablation of GP zones on the inducibility of atrial fibrillation (AF) and changes in atrial effective refractory period - included 13 landrace pigs (average weight 38.8±1.2 kg).Ex vivo: laser catheter ablations were performed from the endocardial surface of the LA towards the esophagus with a power of 15 watts of varying duration; ablation was performed under thermal scanning of the LA and esophagus; then a macroscopic examination of the myocardial and esophageal walls was performed.In vivo: before and after catheter laser ablation (15 W) of the GP zones in the right atrium and atrial septum, atrial ERP was assessed with programmed stimulation, and AF induction with high-frequency (33 Hz, 2 min) stimulation was evaluated. At the end of the experiment, the animals were euthanized, and the heart and lungs were collected in a single unit.Results. Ex vivo experiments: in two cases, damage to the endocardium of the LA was detected at an exposure time of 30 s. Damage to the esophagus was observed with a longer exposure time (> 30 seconds) with a 11.3-15.4°C increase in temperature. In the in vivo experiments, 78 laser applications (6±1 in one swine) were delivered to the posterior wall of the right atrium and atrial septum. Atrial effective refractory period was not altered after ablation (183±20 ms vs 186±18 ms, P=0.99). At the baseline, AF was induced in 12 out of 13 animals (92%). After ablation, AF was induced in 7 animals (54%) (P=0.03). There was a trend toward a decrease in the duration of AF after laser ablation of GP zones (18 [5; 141] vs. 2 [0; 14] s after ablation, P=0.06). Transmural damage was observed in 46% of the hearts. No damage to extra-cardiac structures was detected.Conclusion. Ex vivo, laser ablation on the dorsal (posterior) wall of the LA with a power of 15 W and duration <30 s does not lead to visible damage to the esophagus. Laser ablation of atrial GP zones is feasible and reduces the inducibility of AF. No change in atrial effective refractory period is detected following GP zones ablation, when performed from the right atrium.
Effects of accessory pathway catheter ablation on left ventricular function in patients with dyssynchrony-induced cardiomyopathy associated with pre-excitation syndrome
Authors: Kartofeleva E. O. , Svintsova L. I. , Dzhaffarova O. Yu. , Smorgon A. V. , Krivolapov S. N. 
Published: June 2024

Aim. To evaluate the effect of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of accessory pathways on left ventricle (LV) function in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome and preexitation-induced dyssynchrony cardiomyopathy.Methods. The study included 22 patients with registered preexitation on the ECG and signs of dyssynchronous cardiomyopathy according to echocardiography (Echo): asynchronous movement of interventricular septum, ejection fraction (EF) decrease and/or global longitudinal strain of the left ventricle (GLS LV), heart chamber increase. The average age of patients at the time of RFA of the accessory pathways - 11 years [8;14].Results. A regular normalization of the QRS complex width was observed after RFA (p = 0.0002). To assess reverse LV remodeling, all patients underwent Echo on day 3 after RFA. In patients with an initially reduced LVEF, its increase was noted. In patients with initial dilatation and an increase in LV volume, normalization of these indicators was noted. However, dynamics of LVEF and its volume was not statistically significant in the early postoperative period. According to Speckle-tracking Echo during medical check-up, complete normalization of longitudinal deformation was observed in 13 patients (59%), this indicator improvement - in 7 patients (31.8%). The average GLS LV before RFA was -17.25 [-16.4; -19], after RFA - -21.5 [-19; -24] (p = 0.0001).Conclusion. Reverse remodeling and restoration of LV function after RFA of accessory pathways indicates a cause- and-effect relationship between the accessory pathways functioning and dyssynchronous cardiomyopathy development. Therefore, patients with signs of preexitation-induced dyssynchronous cardiomyopathy are indicated for RFA of accessory pathways, regardless of age and tachycardia paroxysms.
MEDICAL TOURISM IN THAILAND: QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE OR JUST AN OTHER BUSINESS STRATEGY AND MARKETING
Authors: Davtyan Anna , Rayamajhi Ojal , Lama Tenzin Sonam , Shrestha Abhilasha , Soe Han No No 
Published: June 2024

This research paper examines the growing popularity of the medical tourism industry in Thailand, analyzing whether it is an affordable, world-class healthcare system or just another business strategy to attract tourists. This study, by focusing on various areas of Thai healthcare, including their cost structure, quality, overall professionalism, infrastructure, sheds light on the findings collected from primary and secondary sources about healthcare services in Thailand. This study has used a mixed method of data analysis with a combination of qualitative information obtained from healthcare professionals with quantitative data collected through surveying domestic and foreign tourists who have already used the healthcare services in Thailand. The results show that medical tourism in Thailand is not just affordable, but also meets international accreditation standards and has been able to establish a reputation in specific medical areas with complexities for example Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS). The research also reveals the challenges faced by medical tourists due to language barriers, causing major concerns and serious misconceptions. While Thailand has established itself as a prominent medical tourism destination for individuals seeking medical treatment from nearby countries as well as patients from other distant continents. The research recognizes the need for collaboration between healthcare providers, policymakers, and the tourism sector to improve the overall medical tourism experience, finding better marketing strategies and working on existing issues, which can improve the sector and create a better experience.
DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL TO FOSTER SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT GUANGXI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, LIUZHOU, CHINA
Authors: Huang Tao , Asavisanu Poonpilas 
Published: June 2024

The current study aimed to develop a model of socially responsible leadership for science and engineering students at a university in China. The objectives of the study were: 1) to determine the strategies that influence the development of socially responsible leadership in university students; 2) to find the current levels of socially responsible leadership for science and engineering students at the target university; 3) to find the significant strategies that influence the development of socially responsible leadership for science and engineering students; and 4) to develop a model for the enhancement of socially responsible leadership for science and engineering students at the target university. The study employed an exploratory mixed-methods instrument development design. Qualitative analysis revealed six strategies that influence the development of socially responsible leadership: mentoring, goal-setting, participation in extracurricular activities, effective communication, self-awareness, and participation in leadership education. The study sample consisted of 528 science and engineering students. The results showed high levels of socially responsible leadership in the target group. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the six strategies were significant. The level of socially responsible leadership is 1.070 + 0.101* mentoring + 0.136* goal setting + 0.129* participation in extracurricular and volunteer activities + 0.072* effective communication + 0.133* self-awareness + 0.135* participation in leadership education. A model was developed based on the study's findings.
A STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK ENTHUSIASM OF THAI EMPLOYEES OF CHINESE ENTERPRISES IN THAILAND (THE CASE STUDY OF Z RUBBER COMPANY)
Authors: Dong Zilin 
Published: June 2024

With China's "Belt and Road" and "Going Global" initiatives implemented, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises are investing and establishing operations in Thailand. Among these companies in Thailand, Thai employees constitute the primary human resources. Many Chinese enterprises still rely on management practices based on Chinese experience; however, this approach does not entirely align with the actual situation of Thai employees. This misalignment between management practices and employee realities has a direct impact on Thai employees' work enthusiasm, thereby influencing market competitiveness and sustainable development of Chinese enterprises in Thailand. Taking Z Rubber Thailand Company as an example, this paper aims to explore methods to enhance the work enthusiasm of Thai employees by drawing on previous research on employee work enthusiasm. This study conducted a questionnaire survey of Thai employees at Z Rubber Thailand Company, resulting in 312 valid responses. The analysis revealed that six factors primarily influence the job enthusiasm of Thai employees in Sino-Thai companies: job characteristics, promotion opportunities, work relationships, working conditions and environment, salary policies, and welfare policies.
STUDY OF THE TRANSACTION STRUCTURE DESIGN OF BACKDOOR LISTING, TAKING COMPANY A AS AN EXAMPLE OF BACKDOORING COMPANY B
Authors: Wang Haolin 
Published: June 2024

With China's market economy developing more and more, companies with increasing demand will enter the securities market to seek financial assistance. Due to the cumbersome and time-consuming IPO process, many companies are in a critical period of development. In order not to miss development opportunities, some companies will choose to acquire listed companies and complete their listing through backdoor financing. This article takes company A's successful shell listing of company B as the starting point to explore how home furnishing enterprises can raise funds through shell listing. Company A's backdoor listing is representative and advanced in the home furnishings industry. Company A overcame the equity dispute and landed in the A-share market with the approval of the CSRC within one year, indicating that company A has a bright spot in the transaction structure design. “Transaction structure design” is when the two parties' main companies combine and change their financial, asset, and human resource resources in order to come up with a better and more acceptable solution for a market transaction. This can help both parties finish the delivery quickly during the transaction process.
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CONSUMER PERCEIVED VALUE ON THE PURCHASE INTENTION OF DOMESTIC COSMETICS USING BRAND VALUE AS A MEDIATION
Authors: Wu Jiayu 
Published: June 2024

According to statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the retail sales of cosmetics above the designated size in China reached 402.6 billion yuan in 2021, and the market size of the Chinese cosmetics industry reached 455.3 billion yuan in 2021, marking a year-on-year increase of 15%. Against the backdrop of increasing per capita income and continuously increasing disposable income, as well as an increase in people's aesthetic awareness and high demand for their own appearance, the Chinese cosmetics market will continue to rise. Experts predict that the Chinese cosmetics market will surpass 500 billion yuan in 2023. Perceived value is an important factor in marketing consumer purchase intentions. In order for Chinese cosmetics companies to overcome the dilemma of price competition, they need to find methods affecting consumer perceived value. With the enhancement of consumer perceived value, consumers can generate purchase intention towards the company and enhance brand value to satisfy consumer psychological satisfaction. Empirical analysis concludes that consumer perceived value and brand value positively influence domestic cosmetics consumers' purchase intentions. Brand value has the strongest impact on the purchase intention of domestic cosmetics consumers, indicating that brand value should be given more attention in practical applications.
THE IMPACT MODEL OF INTEREST RATE LIBERALIZATION REFORM ON THE PROFITABILITY OF STATE-OWNED COMMERCIAL BANKS: A CASE STUDY OF BANK C OF CHINA
Authors: Chen Fei 
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the definition and development of interest rate marketization in China and its impact on the profitability of state-owned commercial banks. The reform, characterized by the People's Bank of China's gradual easing of interest rate controls and expansion of the benchmark interest rate's floating range, enhanced financial market flexibility and efficiency but challenged traditional banking profit models based on interest margins.
Through qualitative case studies and thematic analysis of the Bank C (China), the study finds that Bank C effectively mitigated these challenges by optimizing asset-liability management, adjusting asset and liability structures, and employing proactive risk management. These measures improved its investment returns and profitability. Additionally, Bank C’s adoption of countercyclical strategies and advancements in digital transformation and process automation helped sustain its profit model. The research concludes that Bank C's strategic adjustments enhanced its profitability and competitive edge, offering insights for other banks in similar market conditions and aiding predictions of financial market trends.
THE EFFECT OF POPULATION GROWTH AND INFLATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN EAST ASIA
Authors: Steven Nikolas , Wijasari Michelle Susanto , Putera Evan Kaban , Vincenttius Ferry Ferdinand 
Published: June 2024

Abstract . This study delves into the longstanding debate surrounding the impact of population growth and inflation on economic growth, particularly focusing on East Asia. Past studies on the impact of population growth and inflation on economic growth have yielded contradictory results, with some indicating positive effects, others suggesting negative effects, and some find no significant impact at all. This study aims to find whether population growth and inflation affects the economic growth of East Asia using panel data regression. The data are taken from sample of East Asian countries from 2001-2022 annually. The findings reveal that when population growth and inflation are considered together, they have a significant effect on the economic growth of East Asia. Specifically, it was found that population growth has a significant positive relationship on the economic growth of East Asia. Conversely, inflation does not have a significant effect on the economic growth of East Asia.

Abstrak. Studi ini menyelidiki perdebatan lama seputar dampak pertumbuhan penduduk dan inflasi terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi, khususnya dengan fokus di Asia Timur. Penelitian-penelitian terdahulu mengenai dampak pertumbuhan penduduk dan inflasi terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi memberikan hasil yang kontradiktif, ada yang menunjukkan dampak positif, ada pula yang menunjukkan dampak negatif, dan ada pula yang tidak menunjukkan dampak signifikan sama sekali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah pertumbuhan penduduk dan inflasi berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Asia Timur dengan menggunakan regresi data panel. Data diambil dari sampel negara-negara Asia Timur dari tahun 2001-2022 setiap tahunnya. Temuan mengungkapkan bahwa jika pertumbuhan penduduk dan inflasi digabungkan, keduanya mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Asia Timur. Secara khusus ditemukan bahwa pertumbuhan penduduk memiliki hubungan positif yang signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Asia Timur. Sebaliknya inflasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Asia Timur.
Technological scheme and biotechnical indices of industrial cultivation of Australian redclaw crayfish juveniles in aquaculture
Authors: Kovatcheva N. P. , Borisov R. R. , Nikonova I. N. , Kryakhova N. V. , Zhigin A. V. 
Published: June 2024

The aim of the work: forming technological scheme and biotechnical indices of industrial cultivation of Australian redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus juveniles under controlled conditions based on a generalization of available research investigations.Used methods: the study was carried out on the basis of the aquarium room of Invertebrate Aquaculture Department of VNIRO on Australian redclaw crayfish juveniles and adults in the period from 2010 till 2023. Standard methods were used to determine hydrochemical parameters and fish-cultural and biological indicators of individuals. Studies were carried out on the characteristics of the life cycle, early stages of development, physiology and nutrition. The data was processed using statistical methods.Novelty: A technological scheme and biotechnical indicators of industrial rearing under RAS conditions have been formulated for Australian redclaw crayfish juveniles.Results: A technological scheme and biotechnical indicators for cultivation of Australian redclaw crayfish juveniles have been developed for a modular basin complex. The technological scheme includes six stages: “Selection and housing of brood stock” (1); “Mating and obtaining gravid females” (2); “Maintenance of females with eggs and early juveniles” (3); “Ongrowing of juveniles to 0.2–0.8 g” (4); “Ongrowing of juveniles from 0.2–0.8 g to 2–5 g” (5); “Ongrowing of juveniles for broodstock remount” (6). The success of stages 1 and 2 depends on the spawners’ physiological state, which is determined by the housing conditions during the preparation of crayfish for mating. Stages 3–6 require the use of single-type basins, specialization of which is achieved through the installation of sedimentation tanks for holding females with eggs, shelters and volume-structuring substrates of different types.Practical significance: application of the proposed biotechnical methods and approaches to the production and cultivation of juvenile Australian redclaw crayfish will optimize the cultivation of the species, which will be beneficial for the development of its cultivation in fish farms.
Dynamics of hydrometeorological conditions in the North Atlantic and West Arctic in the age of global climate changes
Authors: Sentyabov E. V. , Trofimov A. G. 
Published: June 2024

The aim of the paper is to characterize the features of changes in environmental conditions in various regions of the North Atlantic and West Arctic over the past 40 years.The material for the study was oceanographic data obtained during surveys in the Barents Sea by the Polar branch of VNIRO. In addition, other available information on hydrometeorological conditions of the North Atlantic and West Arctic in 1981–2022 was used.Methods of descriptive statistics as well as comparative, correlation and spectral analyses were applied.Results: In the paper, changes in annual mean air and sea surface temperatures, ice extent, heat content of water masses, and storm activity in the Barents, Norwegian, Irminger, Kara seas, the Rockall Bank, and the Northwest Atlantic are analyzed over the last 40-year period. It is shown that there have been an increasing trend in air and water temperatures and a decreasing trend in ice extent in the North Atlantic and West Arctic since the early 1980s, against the background of increasing storm activity. The trends have been most clearly seen since the beginning of the 21st century. At the same time, variability in air and water temperatures as well as in ice extent and storm activity has a cyclical character. It is noted that there have been a cooling tendency in air and water temperatures and an increasing one in ice extent in the Barents and Norwegian seas since 2016.Practical significance: The obtained results are useful for better understanding the climatic processes occurring in the North Atlantic and West Arctic over the past 40 years and can be used to assess the influence of climate changes on the main objects of Russian fisheries in these regions.
On monitoring the downstream and spawning migrations of Pacific salmon on the Paramushir Island (Northern Kuriles) in 2023
Authors: Uglova T. Yu. 
Published: June 2024

The purpose: The main goal of the work is to study the conditions of migration of juveniles on the control Savushkina River and describe the state of Pacific salmon migrating off the coast of the Paramushir Island in 2023.Methods used: Research work was carried out using standard generally accepted methods.Result: During the research work, data were obtained on the timing and dynamics of migration of juvenile Pacific salmon. The results of monitoring the approaches of Pacific salmon producers are presented. Shown are data on the size-mass characteristics and age composition of chum salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon and pink salmon.Practical significance: The results of the research work carried out will be used in the preparation of materials for the projected volume of production (catch) of Pacific salmon for 2024 and subsequent years for the North Kuril subzone.
Assessment of the current state of the Pacific walrus population based on monitoring work on the coastal rookery «Cape Vankarem» (Chukotka Autonomous District)
Authors: Zagrebelniy S. I. 
Published: June 2024

The goal of the work: to assess the current state of the Pacific walrus population and other marine mammal species in the Chukchi Sea subzone (the area of the Natural sanctuary «Cape Vankarem»).Problems: obtaining new information about the number, sex and age structure, reproduction rates of walruses in the research area; assessment of the timing and intensity of filling the local rookery; assessment of the level of coastal mortality of marine mammals, age and sex composition of fallen animals; assessment of anxiety factors and the level of their impact on animals; collection of meteorological data in the research area during the research period; scientific support of aboriginal fishing; data collection on other marine mammal species in the research area (cetaceans, real seals); accounting of the number of predators (white and brown bears, killer whales) in the vicinity of the rookery and monitoring their relationship with walruses.Scientific work on the coastal walrus rookery was carried out in the area of the Cape Vankarem (the Arctic coast of the Chukchi Sea), from August 15 to October 2, 2023.Practical significance of the research: assessment of the current state of the local grouping of Pacific walruses, the level of natural loss and reproductive ability of the grouping; data for regulating fishing, increasing its efficiency and ensuring the conditions of traditional nature use of the indigenous population of Chukotka.