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TRADE AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN RUSSIA AND EGYPT
Authors: Lyubetskiy Vladimir , Zhuravleva Alina , Bondarenko Ekaterina 
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the dynamics and structure of trade between the Russian Federation and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The authors note the positive dynamics of trade turnover between the two countries over a period of more than twenty years, highlighting trends and stages in the development of mutual trade in 2002-2023. Such a long period of time allows us to draw reasonable conclusions. The novelty of the author's approach lies in the fact that in addition to the absolute indicators of Russian-Egyptian trade relations, the article considers relative indicators, such as the share of mutual trade in the foreign trade turnover of the Russian Federation and Egypt, as well as the comparative dynamics of Russian exports to Egypt, imports from Egypt and GDP of our country. The authors show that if the absolute indicators of trade turnover between the two countries are characterized by positive dynamics, then when considering the relative indicators of trade between the two countries, such a trend is not so clearly manifested. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the dynamics of the structure of Russian exports to Egypt and imports from Egypt.
As a result of the study, the authors conclude that there are quite big problems in the development of Russian-Egyptian trade cooperation. These include the unidirectional nature of these relations and the low level of investment cooperation. In addition, Russian exports prevail in mutual trade, and grain supplies have a significant share in it. The weak diversification of the structure of Russian-Egyptian trade hinders the development of mutual trade between the Russian Federation and Egypt. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that the Arab Republic of Egypt pursues a multi-vector foreign trade policy, in which Russia is far from being the highest priority.
ON FEEBLY OPEN SET AND ITS PROPERTIES
Authors: Saadoun  Shuwaie Jassim , Khalaf Hussain Ali 
Published: April 2024

This work aims to present new types of sets named feebly open sets that were studied and identified some of their properties and found relationships with other sets where we obtained some results that show the relationship between sets that were obtained using the set from types (f-open).
THE EFFECT OF THE ADDITION OF GRAPHENE ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXY
Authors: Abd Alaly Zahraa , Abdulhassan .M. Ali Muayad 
Published: April 2024

Graphene nanoplatelets were added to epoxy to show the extent of change in mechanical properties of the compound, where three different weight ratios of graphene were used, namely (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%) and all percentages gave an improvement in ultimate stress, the absorbed energy and impact strength, while the best result is at 0.5% at all auditions, where the value of stress and modulus of elasticity were 34.2 Mpa, 1243 Mpa respectively, and the value of the absorbed energy and the impact strength of the formed compound was 1.33 Joules, 22,2 kJ \ m2 respectively, with an improvement rate of 432.4%.
Capacidad y nivel de respuesta de las personas con discapacidad visual ante eventos emergentes
Authors: Barros Cristian , Figueroa Pablo , García Jhonatan , Piña Marialex , Cevallos Eddy 
Published: April 2024

A pesar de que las personas con discapacidad visual pueden ser un grupo que represente un bajo porcentaje en la sociedad, sigue siendo un grupo existente y vulnerable, sobre todo al momento de existir algún tipo de emergencia, en donde el obviar sus necesidades y requerimientos pueden desembocar en resultados negativos al momento de suscitarse un evento emergente de tipo natural o antrópico. Dicha investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar factores que contribuyen a mejorar la capacidad de respuesta de personas con discapacidad visual ante eventos emergentes, además de, los elementos que pueden afectar su desempeño; para esto se realizó un estudio de campo, de tipo cuantitativo, no experimental, correlacional y de corte transversal sobre una muestra de 40 personas con discapacidad visual, elegidos por muestreo por conveniencia en donde se aplicó el instrumento Test de Emergencia, además de, recolectar datos de forma sistemática y organizada a través de los simulacros planteados y valorados con la fórmula de K Togawa para medir el tiempo de evacuación de las instalaciones de la asociación para personas con discapacidad visual. En base a los resultados obtenidos se identificó que la participación en simulacros previos y el conocimiento de las instalaciones son factores determinantes para mejorar la capacidad de respuesta en escenarios de evacuación, planteando la necesidad de incluir activamente a personas con discapacidad en los procesos de planeación, participación e inclusión en estas acciones y en la toma de decisiones.
Type 1 diabetes and menopause, what women would like to know: a public and patient involvement exercise
Authors: Forde Rita , King Lisa , Cooper Anne , Winkley Kirsty , Coates Vivien 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Managing the impacts of the menopause can be a tedious experience for many women, and when coupled with diabetes, the challenges are multiplied. Literature searches confirm a dearth of information and support to help women with these dual conditions.
Methods: A Patient Public Involvement exercise involving an online survey disseminated electronically via social media amongst the Type 1 diabetes online community. It comprised five closed questions and one open question to elicit priority needs. The survey was supplemented with a subsequent Twitter chat. The paper conforms to the guidance for reporting of patient and public involvement in health and social care research (GRIPP).
Results: Of the 184 women who completed the survey across the United Kingdom, most were aged between 40 and 59 years (n = 167, 90.8%). Although 137 (72.8%) women reported that menopause had impacted on their diabetes, only a minority (n = 50, 27.2%) indicated that it had ever been discussed with them. The overarching theme from the open question was of an overall Lack of awareness about the impacts of menopause, with the following subthemes: 1) Need for information about menopause, 2) An additional burden, 3) Symptoms of diabetes or menopause? and 4) Communication – expectations of care.
Conclusions: Women need information, support and guidance during this phase of life. This oft overlooked aspect of care is engendering frustration and suboptimal diabetes management and will be a topic raised with increasing frequency in general practice and diabetes specialities. The management of diabetes and menopause deserves more attention across the diabetes community.
A TERMOGRAFIA INFRAVERMELHA COMO ALIADA NA PREVENÇÃO E DIAGNÓSTICO DE LESÕES MUSCULOESQUELÉTICAS NO ESPORTE: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Lacerda Nobre Thatiana , Chagas Caperuto Erico 
Published: April 2024

Os atletas são constantemente expostos à uma série de sobrecargas físicas que ocasionam alterações morfológicas no músculo esquelético. O monitoramento da intensidade de treinamento; de prevenção e de lesões musculares se torna importante no cenário esportivo tanto para atletas de modalidades individuais como coletivas. A detecção das mudanças na temperatura da pele, com o uso da termografia infravermelha, vem se destacando como sendo uma ferramenta de avaliação e diagnóstico seguro, que pode juntamente com outros recursos, identificar e prevenir quadros de lesões musculoesqueléticas. Neste artigo revisamos a importância da utilização da termografia infravermelha como recurso de identificação e prevenção de lesões. Além do recurso de monitoramento das alterações de padrões do fluxo sanguíneo cutâneo durante e após o exercício.
Palavras-chave: Termografia infravermelha, Mapeamento térmico, Imagem termográfica, Atleta, Esporte
Video Games and Adolescents’ Deviant Behaviours in Selected Secondary Schools in the Bamenda Municipality in the North West Region of Cameroon
Authors: Nafogh Dinga Henrieta , Anyi Einstein Moses Egebe , Nji Angu Roland 
Published: April 2024

Aim: This study aimed at investigating the effects of video games on adolescents’ deviant behaviours in selected secondary schools in Bamenda municipality, in Mezam Division of the North West Region of Cameroon. The specific objective was to examine how video games affect adolescents’ deviant behaviors.
Methods: The theoretical underpinnings of this study was informed by Albert Bandura’s (1997) Social learning theory, Hirschi's Social Control Theory (2002) and Roggers’ Innovation-diffusion theory (1995). The study employed the concurrent mixed method design whereby both qualitative and quantitative data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. A sample of 384 were randomly selected from five high schools located within the Bamenda Municipality in the North West Region of Cameroon. These schools were GBHS Bamendankwe, GBHS Downtown, GBTHS Bamenda, PCHS Mankon and SMASA Nkwen. A structured questionnaire and an interview guide were the main data collection instruments. Linear regression analysis was used to verify the effect of video games on adolescents’ deviant behaviours. The hypothesis was tested at the significance level of 0.05. The qualitative data obtained were analyzed using the technique of content thematic analysis.
Results: Regression analysis shows that when video games increase by one unit, adolescents’ deviant behavior increases by 0. 572 unit.
Conclusion: Given that this increase is significant with a p-value of 0.000, it is evident from the study that video games significantly affect adolescents’ deviant behavior.
Recommendation: Adolescents should not spend most of their time using their ICTs gadgets to play video games rather they should use them to engage in more productive activities like personal research and to study. The government can equally put restrictions on/or block the download of game apps that are not beneficial to adolescents within its borders.
Measuring Panic as a Facet of Anxiety on Students’ Oral and Written Assessment in The University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Authors: Wiysahnyuy Lilian F , Nyamnyor Ndi Joel 
Published: April 2024

Aim: The growing concern about the declining academic performance of students in Cameroon schools and colleges provokes varied reflections on the possible factors. One, but less obvious issue is anxiety, manifested in forms like agitation, excessive worrying, restlessness, and panic. While these variants are all critical in appreciating the connections with classroom assessment, this paper primarily isolates and focuses on panic, given its common visible expression among students. Specifically, the paper centers on how panic affects the performance of students in oral and written classroom assessments at the University of Bamenda.
Methods: Systematic random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 327 second-year students from the Faculty of Arts, Higher Teacher Training College, and the Faculty of Science to participate in the study. A sequential explanatory research design aided by a structured questionnaire, interview, and observation was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while the likelihood ratio test was used to test the hypothesis.
Results: The findings showed that panic has a high significant effect on students’ performance in assessment (Chi-square = 232.054, df = 60, P = 0.000, far <0.05).
Conclusion: The findings indicated, among others, that when students exhibit panic during assessments, they lose concentration, forget what they studied, easily make errors, and experience disorganized speech, especially during oral assessments.
Recommendation: To reduce this type of anxiety during assessment, there is a need for intensive rehearsals before assessment, the avoidance of panic triggers, especially from invigilators, and fairness in time allocation for both oral and written assessments.
Analysis of the Wider Potential for Heat Pump and Geothermal Energy Integration in Traditional Systems and Grids
Authors: Valančius Rokas , Černeckienė Jurgita , Jurelionis Andrius , Aresti Lazaros , Rman Nina , Singh Rao Martand 
Published: April 2024

The current energy security crisis is primarily a heating crisis. Space and water heating accounts for almost one-third of the EU’s final energy consumption, and unfortunately, around 62% of this demand is still met by fossil fuels. In this context, heat pumps, geothermal energy, and other renewable energy sources emerge as crucial technologies offering effective solutions to enhance energy efficiency and decrease dependence on fossil fuels as well as to achieve the EU energy and climate goals.
This article focuses on the analysis of the potential and opportunities of using heat pumps and geothermal energy in conventional heating systems and district heating networks. This topic requires an in-depth analysis of the current state, challenges, benefits, and prospects of these technologies in the EU market. By examining the possibilities for wider adoption and discussing the associated factors, the article aims to provide valuable insights into and recommendations for the advancement of heat pumps and geothermal energy in the EU, along with the presentation of some case studies in this field.
Sustainability of Medtronic Surgical Devices
Authors: Pille Mallory 
Published: April 2024

Background
Medical devices used in surgery have the potential to impact the environment. While it is essential for medical devices to be accessible, of quality design & manufacture, and cost effective, they must also aim at inducing the lowest environmental impact. Industry partners have a role in advising on end-of-life pathways and designing devices that lessen their impact on the environment.

Methods
Medtronic has multiple initiatives underway to reduce the environmental impact of its devices from design pathways to commercial programs. We summarize a few of the key surgical programs.

Results
Surgical staplers and energy devices are critical in many commonly performed surgeries. Medtronic’s Signia™ powered stapler has a reusable battery and can be used for 300 procedures, whereas the competitor’s powered stapler is used for one procedure. Similarly, Medtronic developed stapler reloads such as Tri-Staple™ reinforced reload with pre-loaded buttress material that not only reduces the clinical workflow demands but also reduces packaging waste compared to competitor buttress products that are sold separately. Medtronic’s Sonicision™ 7 cordless ultrasonic dissection device features a reusable generator and battery pack, whereas the competitors’ is single use with a large, bulky generator. Medtronic offers a LigaSure™ vessel sealing device collections program to ensure appropriate end-of-life pathway for the device.

Conclusion
Medtronic is playing a critical role in reducing the environmental impact of its devices while meeting customers’ needs and quality expectations.
Acute Appendicitis in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Clarke DL , Naidoo M , KONG VY 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The Lancet commission on Global Surgery identified a huge global burden of surgical illness which is not adequately treated, as the resources needed to effectively treat these many common surgical conditions are not readily available in many regions. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, management, and outcomes of acute appendicitis in South Africa.
Methods
A scoping search was conducted across major electronic databases to identify relevant studies published between January 2000 and December 2023. Articles reporting on the incidence, presentation, diagnostic methods, surgical interventions, and outcomes of acute appendicitis in South Africa were included.
Results
The literature review revealed an increasing incidence of acute appendicitis among African patients in South Africa, potentially linked to dietary changes accompanying urbanization. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, open appendectomy remains the primary approach, particularly in public healthcare facilities, indicating disparities in access to laparoscopic surgery. Complications such as wound infections and hospital-acquired pneumonia contribute to prolonged hospital stays, high morbidity, and high mortality. However, outcomes in private healthcare settings demonstrate higher rates of laparoscopic procedures and lower complication rates compared to public institutions.
Conclusion
Acute appendicitis in South Africa presents unique challenges, including disparities in surgical access and outcomes between public and private healthcare sectors. Addressing these challenges requires efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, enhance surgical training, and promote equitable access to laparoscopic techniques. Collaborative research endeavors and evidence-based interventions are essential for optimizing the management and outcomes of acute appendicitis across diverse socio-economic contexts in South Africa.
Bergen, Tuskegee, Guatemala. Experimentación (in)humana con humanos: una mirada desde la Antropología Filosófica y Bioética en la era de la Medicina-basada en Valores
Authors: Martí-Carvajal Arturo 
Published: April 2024

El objetivo es describir los experimentos humanos —sin consentimiento de los pacientes— en las ciudades de Bergen (Noruega), Tuskegee (Alabama, EE.UU.) y Ciudad de Guatemala, como un imperativo categórico rescatarlos de la oscuridad bibliográfica. Se relatan con una mirada desde la era de la Medicina-basada en Valores. Se interrelacionan los deleznables acontecimientos con la bioética y la antropología filosófica para intentar la prevención de que hechos como los narrados puedan volver a suceder. ¡Primero, no hacer daño!
The ideologization of pedagogical education of parents in the USSR (1930s – mid-1950s): historical and pedagogical analysis.
Authors: Chik Sergey 
Published: April 2024

The subject of the research is the study of the ideologization of pedagogical education of parents in the USSR (1930s – mid – 1950s). It is argued that family life was subordinated to the institutions of power: education of children in the spirit of communism. Ideologization led to the saturation of the transmitted information with certain material showing the advantage of the Soviet government: a new happy world, a Soviet family, the upbringing of a new person, Soviet pedagogy. The historical and pedagogical analysis makes it possible to identify the peculiarities of the education of parents in the conditions of totalitarianism, to highlight the dangers of the ideologization of education. The author analyzes in detail the books for parents by A.S. Makarenko, M.V. Sarycheva, K.A. Arkin and others. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the nature of work with the family. The following forms of pedagogical education of parents are highlighted: work at school, at the place of residence, parent universities. The main research methods are the study and analysis of normative legal acts in the field of education, upbringing, development of family relations, the works of teachers, psychologists, the magazine "Family and School", books for parents. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that the education of parents is considered in the context of ideological influence. It is shown that in the conditions of a totalitarian regime, in the absence of empirical studies of parenthood, the isolation of the country, the education of parents was ideologized. The ideal family was represented by an economic team with a regime, order, and unquestioning discipline. The forms of work with the family were at the same time the control over the behavior of the family. Ideologization assumed the upbringing of conscious discipline in children and was supposed to develop "correct" parenting techniques from parents and stimulate the ideological growth of the parents themselves, allowing them to counteract Western influences and educate children with the highest qualities necessary in the construction of communism. The result of the ideologization of parents' education was the spread of disrespect for the child, increased authoritarianism of parents, ignoring feelings, and disruption of communication between parents and children.
The Effect of Social Media Usage and Electronic Word of Mouth on Conviction and Its Impact on Purchase Intention and Customer Loyalty: The Role of Brand Reputation as A Moderator
Authors: Elvin Elvin , Hidayat Aussie Dian , Tanti Patricia Hilda , Yuniarty Yuniarty 
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose the concept of conviction in online environment. It examines the vital role of conviction and brand reputation while understanding the impact of social media usage and E-WOM on purchase intentions on e-commerce platforms. Collecting data from respondents from DKI Jakarta using convenience sampling and questionnaires. Analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and empirically tested using Partial Least Square (PLS). The findings show that E-WOM and conviction have a positive effect on purchase intention and consumer loyalty. The results also revealed that social media usage does not have a positive effect on purchase intention. Furthermore, brand reputation (perceived by the customer) moderates the relationship between E-WOM and purchase intention in a manner that this relationship is significantly stronger if there is more positive brand reputation.
Evaluation of the Impact of Feed Types on Reproductive Performance and Growth of Clarias gariepinus under different Culture Systems
Authors: Ekanem I. E. . , Nlewadim A. A . , Uka A. . 
Published: April 2024

The study evaluated the impact of farm-made and commercial feed types on reproductive performance and growth of Clarias gariepinus under different culture systems (tarpaulin, concrete, metal and earthen pond). The research was conducted for 56 weeks in a newly constructed 1m3 (4ft by 4ft by 4ft) stocked with 20 juveniles each and it was established that fecundity was significantly different (P<0.05), with the highest value (320,366.67 ± 14359.01eggs) obtained in fish fed Commercial feed C in Concrete tank C and the lowest value in the Earthen pond fed farm-made feed (153,533.33 ± 6053.1900 eggs). The results obtained in this study showed fertilisation was significantly different, with the highest value in Metal tank B fed Commercial feed B (83.52 ± 0.76 %), whereas earthen pond A fed farm-made feed recorded the lowest value (63.73 ± 2.27 %). The growth rate showed that the Highest mean weight gain of 3824.23±373.69 was recorded in Con B and the lowest of 2035.57±252.04 in Tarp A. The highest specific growth rate of 2.85±0.19 was in fish fed commercial feed C in Meta tank C and the lowest of 2.45±0.11 in fish fed farm-made feed in Tarp A. Growth parameters including length gain (cm), weight gain (g), specific growth rate (%/day), and percentage weight gain (%), were significantly better (P<0.05) in fish fed commercial feed B in the concrete tank although fish fed farm made feed and commercial feed A in other tanks showed some impressive competition. Therefore, feeding fish with commercial feed C in concrete pond C and metal tank B with Commercial feed B is recommended for better reproductive performance while the use of commercial feed B in Concrete pond is recommended for fish growth although fish fed farm-made feed and commercial feed A in other tanks showed some impressive competition.