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THE INFLUENCE OF THE COMPETITIVE MODEL OF ELECTIONS ON THE PERSONNEL COMPOSITION OF HEADS OF MUNICIPALITIES OF THE CHELYABINSK REGION
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Maksimov Vasily P. , Ivanov Vitaly N. ,   Chelyabinsk State University
Published: January 2024

This article is devoted to the practice of using the «competitive model» of replacing the head of local self-government. The authors examine the advantages and disadvantages of the use of competitive selection in the election of heads of municipalities. It is noted that the introduction of a «competitive model» of elections has significantly increased the influence of governors on the selection of heads of municipalities. Based on the conducted research, the results of its application and the nature of its influence on the formation of the personnel of the heads of urban districts and municipal districts of the Chelyabinsk region are studied. The assessment of the corps of heads of local self-government is given according to such parameters as: gender, age, type of education and experience in leadership work. A comparative analysis of the personnel composition of the heads of municipalities formed by the results of the municipal elections of 2015 and 2020 was carried out. The analysis of the parameters of the elected heads of municipalities made it possible to identify the selection criteria that guided the regional state authorities in the selection of candidates. The new competitive selection mechanism made it possible to nominate persons with work experience in municipalities, most of whom received legal and economic education, to the post of head, which had a positive impact on the renewal of the staff. Based on statistical and biographical data of the elected heads of local self-government, a collective portrait of the head of the municipality of the Chelyabinsk region was compiled.
ECOLOGICAL TAXATION IN RUSSIA: PROBLEMS OF IMPLEMENTATION
Authors:   Vologda Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Palkina Darya S. 
Published: January 2024

At present, «green» initiatives, which are aimed at the environmental safety of countries, are gaining popularity. Ecological taxation is becoming more and more popular in foreign countries as a mechanism to stimulate enterprises to greening. In Russia, there are a number of problems that prevent the full implementation of this tool, so the aim of this work was to systematize these problems.
Nonlinear Responses and Optical Limitation of Copper Nanoparticles by Z-scan Method
Authors: Eslamifar Mina , Eghbali Mohammad 
Published: January 2024

Recently, copper particles in nano dimensions have been gaining attention because they have advanced features and potential applications in various fields. This work studies the nonlinear optical performance of copper nanoparticles. We utilized laser ablation to create copper nanoparticles. In this technique, a piece of copper in distilled water is irradiated using the laser beam. Laser ablation was done for 30 min. The optical nonlinearities are measured by means of the Z-scan technology. The open-aperture Z-scan experiments showed that Cu nanoparticles have strong nonlinear absorption. Through a closed aperture Z-scan experiment, we could analyze the nonlinear refraction of sample. We analyze the optical limiting effect of copper nanoparticles. A theoretical model is presented and shows that at high laser light intensity, nonlinear light scattering occurs. By analyzing the experimental data with the presented model, the values of optical nonlinearities of copper particles were found to be n2=0.8×10-19m2w-1 and γ=1.46×10-13m/W, respectively. Our work confirmed that Cu nanoparticles show outstanding nonlinear optical features, which can cause the development of nonlinear optics.

Received: 8 September 2023 | Revised: 2 January 2024 | Accepted: 3 January 2024

Conflicts of InterestThe authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
The Smile of Misery
Authors: AL-Akl Khouri Loulou 
Published: January 2024

I looked at my favorite chocolate and offered it. Lifetime hardwork was swallowed by usurpers, seeds have volatile prices, meat is out of question. Lebanese are jobless, but Syrians are subsidised. Water is scarce,and some go to the spring to fill reservoirs if fule there is, and schools need fresh money. Yet, few worry about finding "foi gras", but others sleep early to avoid dinner. Winter freezes us. Torn clothes and worn shoes are burned for warmth. When hunger creeps, luxury becones meaningless.
INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN CONTEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS: A REVIEW: ANALYZING THE EVOLUTION AND IMPACT OF MODERN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Omamode Henry Orieno  , Chioma Ann Udeh  , Osato Itohan Oriekhoe  , Beryl Odonkor  , Ndubuisi Leonard Ndubuisi  
Published: January 2024

This scholarly paper delves into the evolving landscape of innovative management strategies in contemporary organizations, focusing on the pivotal roles of leadership, organizational culture, and change management. The study's background is rooted in the dynamic interplay between these elements, which are crucial in shaping the modern business environment. The aim of the paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolution and impact of modern management practices, with a particular emphasis on how leadership styles, organizational culture, and change management strategies contribute to organizational success. The scope of the paper encompasses a detailed examination of these aspects, integrating insights from various industries and global contexts to offer a balanced perspective. The methodology employed in the study involves a systematic approach to literature synthesis, utilizing qualitative analysis frameworks to gather and interpret data from peer-reviewed articles, books, and case studies. This approach ensures a thorough understanding of the complexities and nuances of contemporary management strategies. The main findings reveal that effective leadership is increasingly characterized by adaptability, vision, and ethical decision-making. Organizational culture emerges as a critical driver of innovation and continuous improvement, while effective change management is identified as essential for navigating organizational transformations. The study also highlights the growing significance of technology in shaping management strategies, emphasizing its role in driving efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. In conclusion, the paper recommends that modern organizations embrace dynamic, integrated, and technology-driven management approaches. It underscores the importance of fostering inclusive and collaborative cultures, leveraging technology for innovation, and implementing ethical and sustainable management practices. The study contributes valuable insights for practitioners and scholars, offering guidance for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape.
Keywords: Innovative Management, Leadership Styles, Organizational Culture, Change Management, Technology in Management, Contemporary Organizations.
INTERFACES DO PREJUÍZO PSÍQUICO E A ARTE DE UMA PACIENTE COM TRANSTORNO BIPOLAR: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Alcantara Diego Gardenal , Polesi Ludmila Marin , Marim Juliana , Paulin Luiz Fernando Ribeiro da Silva 
Published: January 2024

Introdução: O transtorno bipolar (TB) apresenta prevalência de 1 a 2%. Pode trazer repercussões cognitivas, sociais e afetivas importantes, principalmente na ausência de tratamento. Objetivo: Descrever a evolução da doença e os prejuízos decorrentes do TB por meio da avaliação psíquica e da produção artística. Método: Estudo observacional descritivo e longitudinal do prontuário e da produção artística de uma paciente com transtorno bipolar durante o período de 23 anos, realizado no Hospital Universitário São Francisco, em Bragança Paulista, São Paulo. Resultado: A expressão artística foi capaz de melhorar a qualidade de vida e reduzir sintomas de ansiedade e depressão na paciente com transtorno bipolar. E auxiliar na avaliação longitudinal da paciente. Conclusão: Destaca-se a importância da arte como ferramenta terapêutica complementar no tratamento do TB. Já que pode ser útil para o tratamento complementar de pacientes com transtorno bipolar, auxiliando na adesão ao tratamento farmacológico e na manifestação de emoções de forma mais profunda. A produção artística dos pacientes pode ser usada para avaliar a gravidade dos sintomas e observar a evolução da doença.
Technical note: An autonomous flow-through salinity and temperature perturbation mesocosm system for multi-stressor experiments
Authors: Miller Cale A. , Urrutti Pierre , Gattuso Jean-Pierre , Comeau Steeve , Lebrun Anaïs , Alliouane Samir , Schlegel Robert W. , Gazeau Frédéric 
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The rapid environmental changes in aquatic systems as a result of anthropogenic forcings are creating a multitude of challenging conditions for organisms and communities. The need to better understand the interaction of environmental stressors now, and in the future, is fundamental to determining the response of ecosystems to these perturbations. This work describes an automated ex situ mesocosm perturbation system that can manipulate several variables of aquatic media in a controlled setting. This perturbation system was deployed in Kongsfjorden (Svalbard); within this system, ambient water from the fjord was heated and mixed with freshwater in a multifactorial design to investigate the response of mixed-kelp communities in mesocosms to projected future Arctic conditions. The system employed an automated dynamic offset scenario in which a nominal temperature increase was programmed as a set value above real-time ambient conditions in order to simulate future warming. A freshening component was applied in a similar manner: a decrease in salinity was coupled to track the temperature offset based on a temperature–salinity relationship in the fjord. The system functioned as an automated mixing manifold that adjusted flow rates of warmed and chilled ambient seawater, with unmanipulated ambient seawater and freshwater delivered as a single source of mixed media to individual mesocosms. These conditions were maintained via continuously measured temperature and salinity in 12 mesocosms (1 control and 3 treatments, all in triplicate) for 54 d. System regulation was robust, as median deviations from nominal conditions were < 0.15 for both temperature (∘C) and salinity across the three replicates per treatment. Regulation further improved during a second deployment that mimicked three marine heat wave scenarios in which a dynamic temperature regulation held median deviations to < 0.036 ∘C from the nominal value for all treatment conditions and replicates. This perturbation system has the potential to be implemented across a wide range of conditions to test single or multi-stressor drivers (e.g., increased temperature, freshening, and high CO2) while maintaining natural variability. The automated and independent control for each experimental unit (if desired) provides a large breadth of versatility with respect to experimental design.
Spatial accessibility of emergency medical services under inclement weather: a case study in Beijing, China
Authors: Zhang Yuting , Liu Kai , Ni Xiaoyong , Wang Ming , Zheng Jianchun , Liu Mengting , Yu Dapeng 
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The accessibility of emergency medical services (EMSs) is not only determined by the distribution of emergency medical facilities but is also influenced by weather conditions. Inclement weather could affect the efficiency of the city's traffic network and further affect the response time of EMSs, which could therefore be an essential impact factor on the safety of human lives. This study proposes an EMSs-accessibility quantification method based on selected indicators, explores the influence of inclement weather on EMSs accessibility, and identifies the hotspots that have difficulty accessing timely EMSs. A case study was implemented in Beijing, which is a typical megacity in China, based on the ground-truth traffic data of the whole city in 2019. The results show that inclement weather has a general negative impact on EMSs accessibility. Under an inclement weather scenario, the area in the city that could get EMSs within 15 min would decrease by 13 % compared with a normal scenario (the average state of weekdays without precipitation), while in some suburban townships, the population that could get 15 min EMSs would decrease by 40 %. We found that snowfall has a greater impact on the accessibility of EMSs than rainfall. Although on the whole, the urban area would have more traffic speed reduction, towns in suburban areas with lower baseline EMSs accessibility are more vulnerable to inclement weather. Under the worst scenario in 2019, 12.6 % of the population (about 3.5 million people) could not get EMSs within 15 min, compared with 7.5 % with normal weather conditions. This study could provide a scientific reference for city planning departments to optimize traffic under inclement weather and the site selection of emergency medical facilities.
Psychological and neuropsychological clinical impact in brain cancer patients and evidence-based psychological intervention: a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Caponnetto Pasquale , Schilirò Giulia , Maglia Marilena , Prezzavento Graziella Chiara , Baeken Chris , Quattropani Maria Catena 
Published: January 2024

Background Cancer patients may suffer from psychological disorders related to their health condition. Various medical, surgical, and interventional procedures, alongside the distinct tumor localization, have been linked to an elevated predisposition towards psychological disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and cognitive impairments. Objective To systematically review the literature on neurocognitive rehabilitation of patients before and after brain cancer. Methods The systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines for the systematic review of the PRISMA Group. The literature search was conducted from February 2022 to December 2022 in the databases of PubMed, APA PsycNet, and Web of Science. The focus was on cognitive-behavioural treatments, with Goal Management Training (GMT), and also an app on the iPad- ReMind- that includes psychoeducation, strategy training, and retraining, and new technologies such as virtual reality, in patients with cognitive deficits after neurosurgery. Conclusions Overall, neurocognitive rehabilitation had an improvement on cancer patients and a recovery of executive and cognitive functions, a better quality of life, and psychological well-being.
Goal-oriented care through the eyes of people with chronic conditions
Authors: Boeykens Dagje , Decoster Lara , Lenoir Dorine , De Sutter An , Haverals Reini , Lahousse Lies , Pype Peter , Van de Velde Dominique , Boeckxstaens Pauline , De Vriendt Patricia 
Published: January 2024

Background: The healthcare system is faced by an increase in chronic conditions and multimorbidity. People with chronic conditions (i.e., ‘patients’) are often confronted with an overload of tasks (e.g., medication management, control visits) prescribed by multiple providers to manage their conditions. As a result, they are at risk of fragmented care. A strategy to integrate the different processes might be to explicitly focus on the patients’ personal goals. Goal-oriented care (GOC) reorients care from ‘what is the matter with the patient’ to ‘what matters to the patient’ and specifically addresses patients’ personal goals. However, little is known about GOC. Especially about whether and how patients experience GOC during their primary care visits. The aim of this study is to understand the concept of GOC through the patients’ experiences.
Method: Interviews with people with chronic conditions (n=50) were analyzed in two ways. A deductive approach based on the GOC attributes generated in a concept analysis on GOC: goal-elicitation, goal-setting, goal-evaluation, patients’ context, and patients’ needs and preferences. An inductive approach based on a thematic analysis using descriptive phenomenology to identify additional aspects of GOC.
Results: The phase of goal-elicitation was recognized by participants, whereas goal-setting and goal-evaluation were experienced in lesser extent. Regarding the underpinning attributes, mixed feelings were reported concerning the integration of the patients’ context and the presence of their needs and preferences throughout the care process. The inductive analysis revealed specific attention to informing patients about their condition and treatment options and discussing goals in interprofessional collaboration.
Conclusion: Goal-elicitation was already present and seems to be a good foundation for GOC. More attention should be given to goal-setting and goal-evaluation. Developing guidance by means of a workflow, tools, or questions might support people with chronic conditions and providers to underpin the entire care process with the patients’ personal goals.
Becoming Healthier
Authors: Yap Jason 
Published: January 2024

To meet the challenges of an ageing population, increasing chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, Singapore is embarking on a long-term, multi-year strategic reform to shift care to the community, to improve value for resources expended, and to make the prevention of diseases and complications the focus of the health and social care system. Healthier SG will launch in the middle of 2023 for those aged 60 and above.
The reform will enlist, integrate and enhance the mostly-private primary care sector into primary care networks. Residents will enrol to a selected primary care provider for long-term care relationships based on individualised health plans incorporating primary and secondary preventive activities like lifestyle improvements, health screenings and vaccinations. Social prescribing to community partners will enhance the prevention of disease and complications. Corollary enablers will also be enhanced, from health and social information sharing, to manpower development, to financial incentives and support. Digital Health capabilities like the national patient information repositories and personal trackers will be part of the intended new health ecology.
This presentation will describe the health and social care reform, its origins and drivers and currently intended plan and desired outcomes, and discuss its theory of change, implementational challenges and potential enablers and barriers for success. In particular, we will discuss the difficulties in the systematic measurement, monitoring and evaluation of a large-scale multi-year reform, and the governance and leadership challenges to maintaining coherence and shaping trajectories in such complex endeavours.
A hospital care coordination team intervention for patients with multimorbidity
Authors: Verhoeff Marlies , De Groot Janke , Van Kan Erik , Peters-Siskens Hanneke , Vermeeren Yolande , Van Munster Barbara 
Published: January 2024

Objective: To develop and evaluate a hospital care coordination team intervention for patients with multimorbidity and multiple specialists at the outpatient clinic
Study setting: A middle-large teaching hospital (542 beds) in the Netherlands
Study design: Practice-based, participatory pilot study with mixed-methods, using the Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions. The intervention consisted of an intake, a comprehensive review by a dedicated care coordination team, a consultation to discuss results and two follow-up appointments.
Data Collection: We included adult patients who had visited seven or more outpatient specialist clinics in 2018. We excluded patients with less than two scheduled hospital appointments or if the potential participant was already receiving coordinated care. We collected quantitative and qualitative data on patient characteristics, number and type of recommendations from the comprehensive review, experiences and short-term outcomes.
Principal Findings: 250 patients were assessed for eligibility. We excluded 119 patients, 54 of these patients (21,6%) were deceased at the time of assessment and 28 patients (11,2%) had less than two scheduled appointments. Out of 131 invited patients, 28 participants underwent the intake and comprehensive review. The review produced recommendations for at least two out of three categories (medication, involved medical specialists, other) for 21 participants. Patients’ experienced effects of the intervention ranged from very large to no effect. Identified key uncertainties of the intervention were finding the best suited patient population and the minimum of required data that can be collected with feasible effort during regular clinical care.
Conclusions: The developed hospital care coordination team intervention resulted in mixed outputs and short-term outcomes. We learned that recruitment and selection should be refined to include patients with multimorbidity who might benefit most. Outcomes of research and clinical care should align as much as possible and focus on evaluating the result of care coordination first.
From Hospital to Home, following a Lower Limb Amputation: A Focus Group Study of Healthcare Professionals views an experience.
Authors: Abrahamsen Charlotte , Dall-Hansen Dorte , Køber Sarah , Schrøder Katja , Evers Chelina D. , Vase Hanne 
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Major limb amputations is often associated with loss- a loss of a limb but also independence. Patients undergoing lower limb amputations are often patients with multiple comorbidities, requiring care from numerous healthcare professionals (HCP). It is a patient population with complex needs and limited surplus that might benefit from an integrated care model.
Aim: This study aims to explore Health Care Professionals views and experiences during the transition process from Hospital to Home after a lower limb amputation, using the Safe Journey integrated care program.
Patient population: Patients admitted to hospital for a lower limb amputation, and discharged using the Safe Journey integrated care program.
Method: Two focus group interviews were conducted with 13 HCP’s from a Danish Hospital and three surrounding Municipalities. Included in both groups were nurses, occupational therapists and one physiotherapists. The interview was based on the following 5 questions, and the data was analyzed based on Braun and Clarke´s reflexive thematic analysis.
-Which advantages of the systematic cross-sectoral collaboration did you find?
-Which disadvantages of the systematic cross-sectoral collaboration did you find?
-What do you consider to be most important issues regarding patients transfer?
-What do you consider to be most important issues regarding collaboration?
-How can we ensure safety and continuity when working with patient transfer?
Results: Three themes were identified when analyzing the group interviews.
-Becoming a team across sectors
-Continuity of care as a driver of patients safety
-Challenges in achieving safe transitions
The Safe Journey integrated care program facilitated the construction of an interdisciplinary team and cross-sectoral communication and professional relations, increasing care continuity and patient’s safety. However, HCP’s experienced an increased workload, and The Safe Journey integrated care program was time consuming and required coordination and at-home patient’s visits.
Conclusion: HCP’s found the The Safe Journey integrated care model to be valuable for patients undergoing major lower limb amputation and promotive of cross-sectoral professional relations, communication, continuity and patient safety. However, the model was time- and resource consuming compared to conventional models.
Next step: Our next step will be to create a virtual model of the The Safe Journey integrated care program, to explore is the high quality can be maintained in a less time consuming model.