bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Surgical Repair of Mid-penile to Distal Hypospadias in Children; Report of 93 Cases
Authors: Mumtaz H. Khan  , Naila Yaqub  , Fahim Ahmad  , Amna H Khan  
Published: January 2024

Objective: To present the single surgeon’s experience in surgical repair of mid-penile to distal hypospadias in a series of 93 cases.
Methodology: This is a retrospective study of management of patients of mid penile to sub coronal hypospadias at a median age of 24 months between June 2011 to August 2021. All the children were followed up for 6 months. Eighty-three children were between the age of 1 to 4 years and 10 children were from the age of 5 to 8 years. All the patients underwent physical examination to confirm the diagnosis and to exclude associated anomalies. All the children having mid penile to sub coronal hypospadias were included. All children with glanular hypospadias were excluded from the study. The repair was done under general anesthesia while using tubularized incised plate (TIP) technique.
At completion of surgery compression dressing with transparent Tagaderm was used for one week in all the patients.
Results: All of 90 patients had excellent cosmetic and functional outcome. Only 3 patients developed fistula which needed surgical intervention.
Conclusion: Surgical repair of mid penile to sub coronal hypospadias by tubularized incised plate (TIP) technique is safe and effective. Compression dressing with transparent Tegaderm prevents complications of hematoma formation and wound infection.
Utilizing iPad in TEYL: Some Benefits and Barriers
Authors: Sari Preti Maha 
Published: January 2024

At present, tablet devices are used in teaching in the schools across the nation, the most popular device is iPad and the role of
teachers in using technology especially iPad is very crucial to serve the learners in order to make them learn better in a fun
way. The objective of this study was to investigate the use of the iPad for teaching and learning in terms of benefits and the
barriers through the experiences of classroom teachers and students in one of Primary School in Palembang, Indonesia.
Qualitative methods, including teacher and student-participant interviews, classroom observations, and document review
were utilized in this study. The purposefully selected sample consisted of three primary English teachers and two students
grade 6 who were used iPad for teaching and learning. The research revealed that the use of iPad for teaching English for
young learners was good. It had some advantages that support student learning and teacher teaching. However, despite the
positive sides of using iPad, teachers and students faced numerous barriers, such as technical problem, lack of proper skill,
and others.
Financial performance determinants of Ukrainian agricultural companies in the pre-war period
Authors: Lehenchuk Serhii , Raboshuk Alina , Zhyhlei Iryna , Zakharov Dmytro , Fedoryshyna Lidiia 
Published: January 2024

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to identify the determinants of the financial performance of agricultural companies in Ukraine in the pre-war period.
Methodology / approach. Panel data regression analysis, carried out using the GRETL software, was used as a research method. The financial statements of thirty Ukrainian agricultural companies over the defined period 2015–2021 were selected to be data for analysis. Three models were constructed in the article based on the use of three different dependent variables (Return on Assets, Return on Equity, Return on Sales) and seven independent variables (Current Ratio, Capital Intensity, Export Intensity, Leverage, Size, Dummy variable for agricultural sub-sectors, Dummy variable for location). The selection of the mentioned independent variables was logically substantiated by the structure of the financial reports of the Ukrainian agricultural companies and analytical system “You Control”.
Results. The study of the determinants of financial performance of the agricultural companies is a widespread area of research among academicians, however, is characterized by quite controversial results. Some of these conclusions were refuted, but certain results were confirmed on the example of Ukrainian enterprises. The results of the panel regression analysis with respect to Models 1-3, partially are in contradiction with the conclusions of other studies regarding the impact of the determinants on the financial performance of agricultural companies. None of the chosen independent variables has a significant effect on all the dependent variables as investigated in the article, namely ROA, ROE, and ROS. This confirms the formulated in the study hypothesis regarding the availability of a unique set of financial performance determinants for agricultural enterprises for each individual country. The independent variables used in the study have the most significant impact on ROA. Primarily, ROA is significantly affected by CAPI (5 % level), EXPI (10 % level), and DVL (5 % level). The results obtained confirm a need for improving regional support and ensuring an access to capital for agricultural enterprises in Ukraine.
Originality / scientific novelty. The originality of the conducted research lies in the study of a set of factors that influenced the financial condition of Ukrainian agrarian companies in the pre-war period, considering the peculiarities of the Ukrainian agrarian sector of the economy.
Practical value / implications. Investors and financial institutions can benefit from the research results. By recognizing which factors have the most significant impact on financial performance, they can make more informed decisions when considering investments in Ukrainian agricultural companies. Understanding which factors influence financial performance can help in risk management for both agricultural companies and financial institutions.
Інтегрована звітність провідних компаній у сфері корпоративної соціальної відповідальності у ЄС та Україні: кейс-стаді та бенчмарк-аналіз
Authors: Makarenko Inna , Serpeninova Yulia , Oleksich Zhanna , Kostenko Olena , Pugovkina Yulia 
Published: January 2024

Мета. Метою цього дослідження є порівняння підходів до складання і подання інтегрованої звітності європейських та українських компаній – лідерів з корпоративної соціальної відповідальності на основі методів кейс-стаді та бенчмарк-аналізу, а також розроблення напрямів гармонізації таких підходів.
Результати. У статті систематизовано історичні аспекти подання інтегрованої та кліматично орієнтованої звітності у ЄС та Україні, існуючі стандарти та рекомендації й досвід її подання на основі методів компаративного аналізу. Доведено, що європейське законодавство у сфері обліку, сталого розвитку та розкриття нефінансової інформації виступає бенчмарком для зближення облікових систем України та ЄС. На основі методу кейс-стаді узагальнено практику розкриття інформації зі сталого розвитку глобальних корпорацій, таких як Microsoft, Apple, представлених на європейському ринку. Узагальнено досвід провідних українських компаній у сфері корпоративної соціальної відповідальності щодо розкриття нефінансової інформації та забезпечення прогресу за Цілями сталого розвитку. Розглянуто систему факторів, що стримують розвиток інтегрованої звітності та процесів розкриття інформації щодо змін клімату і сталого розвитку. Установлено, що відсутність запобіжних заходів щодо цих факторів може мати негативний накопичувальний ефект для гармонізації європейської та української облікових систем.
Наукова новизна. Новизна отриманих результатів полягає в обґрунтуванні євроінтеграційних трендів у реформуванні національної системи обліку компаній, зорієнтованої на висвітлення кліматично орієнтованих аспектів, Цілей сталого розвитку в інтегрований спосіб.
Практична цінність. Одержані практичні результати бенчмарк-аналізу можуть бути використані регуляторами під час формування напрямів гармонізації інтегрованої звітності українських компаній відповідно до європейських підходів, а також самими компаніями для удосконалення підходів щодо звітування за кліматичними таргетами та Цілями сталого розвитку.
Міжнародні відносини Україна – НАТО: сучасний стан і шляхи розвитку
Authors: Shyshkin Ivan , Voronova Olena , Datso Taras 
Published: January 2024

Мета статті є висвітлення сучасного стану та шляхів розвитку міжнародних відносин Україна – НАТО на основі динаміки розвитку співробітництва за 1991–2023 рр.
Результати. У статті детально досліджено динаміку відносин Україна – НАТО за період 1991–2023 рр. на основі вивчення основних договорів про співпрацю, стратегії та політики Альянсу щодо України та Стратегій національної безпеки, воєнної безпеки України 2021 р. Авторами виділено ключові ознаки та етапи відносин Україна – НАТО. Серед ключових ознак – розвиток інституційно-правових засад взаємодії держав з початку 1991 р. до 2010-х рр. для забезпечення співпраці у різних сферах: у сфері регіональної євроатлантичної безпеки, у врегулюванні конфліктів та виконанні операцій, у політичній, економічній, правовій та оборонній сферах. З початку ескалації конфлікту на сході України та анексії Криму у 2014 р. розпочався новий етап відносин, посилюється прагнення до членства в НАТО. Проте ключова перешкода набуття статусу члена – корупційні ризики в політичній сфері. Із початком повномасштабної війни у 2022 р. співпраця між Україною – НАТО посилюється, зокрема в інституційному вимірі. Аналіз ключових стратегічних документів доводить узгодженість стратегічних орієнтирів НАТО та України відповідно з політикою сприяння безпеці. Стратегічна концепція НАТО акцентує увагу на найбільш надійному, інтегрованому та узгодженому підході до створення національної, регіональної стійкості проти військових і невійськових загроз і викликів безпеці, зокрема РФ як ключовій загрозі міжнародної безпеки. У Стратегіях національної та воєнної безпеки України РФ також визнано ключовою загрозою національним інтересам, а головною метою визначено всебічну всеохоплюючу оборону України на засадах стійкості, інтеграцію України в євроатлантичний безпековий простір і набуття членства в НАТО. Стратегії передбачають, що майбутні відносини України та держав Альянсу будуть базуватися на узгодженні заходів у межах стратегії всеохоплюючої оборони, стійкості для сприяння регіональній безпеці та миру.
Наукова новизна полягає в практичному аналізі стратегічного партнерства Україна – НАТО та політики держав-членів Альянсу щодо України. Авторами здійснено порівняльний аналіз стратегічних орієнтирів Організації Північноатлантичного договору та Стратегій національної та воєнної безпеки України для виділення перспектив розвитку відносин у контексті забезпечення регіональної стабільності.
Практична цінність полягає в детальному аналізі основних договорів про співпрацю, стратегії та політики Альянсу відносно України у 2022 р. та Стратегій національної безпеки, воєнної безпеки України 2021 р.
Trees and shrubs suitable for the construction of agroforestry systems in a temperate climate and their use in economic activities: a study in Bulgaria
Authors: Bozhikin Ivan 
Published: January 2024

Purpose. The study aims to (i) discover the various trees and shrubs appropriate for building agroforestry systems in Bulgaria’s temperate climate and their possible use in various economic activities, (ii) identify the contribution of Bulgarians’ agroforestry systems to the three dimensions of sustainable development.
Results. The contributions of Bulgarians’ agroforestry systems to three pillars of sustainability were pointed out. Regarding the social dimension of sustainability, the respondents highlighted the social benefits of agroforestry (e.g., raising the standard of living and the social status of the population; providing jobs and access to renewable energy; overcoming social inequality in individual regions; providing recreation opportunities for the population; give social, educational, scientific, landscape and recreational benefits to society; generate firewood for society). The contribution of agroforestry in the environmental dimension is unquestionable. Moreover, 46 trees and 15 shrubs have been presented. The use of their products in various economic activities and industries has been discussed. These trees and shrubs are appropriate for the construction of various agroforestry systems such as forest-farming, alley-cropping, and forest-pasture agroforestry systems.
Scientific novelty. A few scientific researches focus on tree species suitable for agroforestry systems in particular counties with different climates. However, there is limited research on various trees and shrubs suitable for constructing agroforestry systems in a temperate climate, especially in Bulgaria. Moreover, the use of the products of these trees and shrubs in various economic sectors and activities, which can bring additional economic value for agroforestry farmers in temperate climates, is not discussed in one paper.
Practical value. The current findings will provide farmers with additional knowledge about trees and shrubs suitable for the construction of agroforestry systems in temperate climates and the possible implementation of their products in various economic activities and industries. This will encourage them to create ecoefficient agroforestry systems using some of the 46 trees and 15 shrubs, based on their regional location and local conditions, to support sustainable development and the environment. What is more, if these tree species are promoted by decision-makers and professional/farmer associations, and adopted by the farmers can support and reinforce agroforestry in Bulgaria and regions with temperate climates.
Quantifying particulate matter optical properties and flow rate in industrial stack plumes from the PRISMA hyperspectral imager
Authors: Calassou Gabriel , Foucher Pierre-Yves , Léon Jean-François 
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Industrial activities such as metallurgy, coal and oil combustion, cement production, and petrochemistry release aerosol particles into the atmosphere. We propose analyzing the aerosol composition of plumes emitted by different industrial stacks using PRISMA (PRecursore IperSpettrale della Missione Applicativa) satellite hyperspectral observations. Three industrial sites have been observed: a coal-fired power plant in Matla, South Africa (imaged on 25 September 2021); a steel plant in Wuhan, China (24 March 2021); and gas flaring at an oil extraction site in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria (9 July 2021). Below-plume surface reflectances are constrained using a combination of PRISMA and Sentinel-2/MSI images. Radiative transfer simulations are performed for each scene including the surface, background atmosphere, and plume optical properties. The plume aerosol optical thickness (AOT), particle radius, volume of coarse-mode aerosol, and soot are then retrieved within the plumes following an optimal estimation framework. The mean plume retrieved AOT at 500 nm ranges between 0.27 and 1.27 and the median radius between 0.10 and 0.12 µm. We found a volume fraction of soot of 3.6 % and 10.4 % in the sinter plant and coal-fired plant plumes, respectively. The mass flow rate of particulate matter at a point source estimated by an integrated mass enhancement method varies from 840 ± 155 g s−1 for the flaring emission to 1348 ± 570 g s−1 at the coal-fired plant.
ҚҰЛЫНДЫ ДАЛАСЫНЫҢ ҰЗАҚ УАҚЫТ БОЙЫ АУЫЛ ШАРУАШЫЛЫҒЫ ҚОЛДАНЫСЫНДАҒЫ ҚАРА-ҚОҢЫР ТОПЫРАҚТАРЫНЫҢ МОРФОЛОГИЯЛЫҚ БЕЛГІЛЕРІНІҢ ЖӘНЕ КЕЙБІР ҚАСИЕТТЕРІНІҢ ӨЗГЕРІСКЕ ҰШЫРАУЫ
Authors: Кенжегулова Саягуль , Алманова Ж. С  
Published: January 2024

Қоғам дамуының тарихи кезеңдерінде адамның өндірістік қызметінің топырақ түзілу және топырақ факторларына әсері әртүрлі. Ауыл шаруашылығы жерлерін пайдаланғанда топырақ құнарлылығына айтарлықтай әсері бар. Ұзақ мерзім бойы әртүрлі ауыл шаруашылығы қолданысындағы топырақтардың кескіндерінің морфологиялық белгілеріне, оның физикалық, физикалық-химиялық қасиеттеріне теріс немесе оңтайлы әсер етуі мүмкін. Егіншілік мәдениетін арттыру, мелиоранттарды, тыңайтқыштарды қолдану дақылдың өсіп-даму жағдайын ғана жақсарта қоймай, топырақтың қасиеттерін де оңтайландыруға мүмкіндік береді.
Ғылыми мақалада ұзақ мерзім (37 жыл) бойы Құлынды даласының қара-қоңыр топырақтарын ауыл шаруашылығына пайдалану барысында оның морфогенетикалық қасиеттерінің, яғни топырақтың қарашірінді қабатының қалыңдылығының, оның кескінінде карбонат деңгейінің және мөлшерінің өзгерісі, сонымен қатар кескін бойында физикалық балшықтың таралуы көрсетілген. Ауыл шаруашылығында түрлі қолдануына байланысты қара-қоңыр топырақтардың қасиеттері өзгеше өзгерген. Ұзақ жылдар бойы көпжылдық шөптер өсірілген қара-қоңыр топырақтың кескінінің морфологиялық белгілерінде үздіксіз сүрі танап, үздіксіз бидай және ауыспалы егістегі сүрі танаптан кейінгі екінші бидай астындағы топырақ нұсқаларына қарағанда оңтайлы әсер еткен, яғни оның қарашірінді қабатының қалыңдылығы қалың екені (38 см) және карбонаттардың терең орналасқаны (77 см) байқалды.
DETERMINATION OF THE CONTENT OF TOXIC ELEMENTS IN THE TROPHIC CHAIN "SOIL - PLANT - BEE BODY - HONEY"
Authors: Сураганов Miras , Сураганова Айжан , Kalin A.K.,  , Sharipov B.O.,  
Published: January 2024

The article presents the results of a laboratory analysis of the trophic chain: "soil-plant-bee body-honey" for the content of toxic elements such as Pb, Cd, As, Hg and the main organoleptic and physico-chemical indicators of honey.
To determine the toxic elements in the trophic chain, sampling was carried out from one experimental site of the Akmola region, Zerendy district, Alekseevka rural district near the largest gold mining company in Kazakhstan "Altyntau Kokshetau".
According to the results of the study, the lead content in the soil was 0.41 mg/kg. In the plant, the lead index was no more than 0.056 mg/kg. Lead content was not observed in the body of the bee. In bee products, it was not more than 0.03 mg/kg. The content of cadmium in the soil amounted to 0.065 mg/kg, which exceeded the standards for regulatory documentation. In the soil, plant, bee body and beekeeping products, the content of arsenic and mercury was not found. Conducted organoleptic and physico-chemical studies to determine the naturalness and quality of honey. We determined the consistency, aroma, taste, mass fraction of water, mass fraction of reducing sugars, mass fraction of sucrose, diastase number of Goethe units, qualitative reaction to guanosine monophosphate, the presence of mechanical impurities, signs of fermentation.
Ground reaction force as a factor responsible for the topography of injuries in professional dance. An analysis of three dance styles: classical dance, modern dance, and folk dance
Authors: Gorwa Joanna , Nowakowska-Lipiec Katarzyna , Michnik Robert 
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to identify the effects of ground reaction forces (GRF) recorded during landing in typical elements of three dance styles, including classical, modern, and folk dance, on injuries` topography.
METHODS: The research involved a survey and measurements of GRF generated during landing after the jump. The survey involved a group of 90 professional dancers. In the questionnaire, the dancers marked areas of the human body that were affected at least once by injuries. Biomechanical tests of the GRF recording were conducted on a group of 15 professional dancers. The analysis focused on the following parameters: a maximum value of the vertical variable of the GRF relative to body weight (maxGRFz), the time between the moment from first foot contact with the ground to the moment of reaching the maxGRFz (tmaxGRFz), and the loading rate of the GRF relative to body weight (LRGRFz).
RESULTS: Regardless of dance style and sex, the lower spine, knee joints, ankle joints and feet were the areas most affected by injuries among professional dancers. The level of maxGRFz, tmaxGRFz and LRGRFz during typical jumps in classical, modern, and folk dance was statistically significantly different (P<0.01*). The highest mean maxGRFz values were recorded for jumps performed by classical dancers. Furthermore, the sum of injury-affected areas differed significantly across various dance styles and was connected with the impact forces transferred by the dancer’s musculoskeletal system.
CONCLUSION: The level of GRF is one of the decisive factors affecting the topography of professional dance injuries.
Training program for tuberculosis (TB) patients to improve referrals of presumptive TB cases and sputum in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Antarina Putu Ayu Merry , Wirawan Dewa Nyoman , Sawitri Anak Agung Sagung 
Published: January 2024

Background and purpose: Tuberculosis (TB) is a global healthproblem and one of the top ten causes of deaths in the world. TB case finding is an important component of TB control. In Indonesia, most case findings were done passively so that the referral coverage for TB sputum was lower than the target. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of training for TB patients as volunteers to increase the active referral of presumptive TB cases.
Methods: The pretest-posttest design intervention study was conducted in five public health centers (PHCs) which had the highest number of TB patients in Denpasar. The intervention was carried out for seven weeks (February May 2020). A total of 35 TB patients, who were currently undergoing treatment at the PHCs, met the study criteria and willing to volunteer, were trained through meetings, discussions and demonstrations about the risk of TB transmission, contact investigations and how to collect sputum samples. Before and after the interventions, data on volunteers’ knowledge, the number of presumptive TB and sputum referrals by volunteers were collected through interviews and daily records. A regular reminder was sent in the form of a WhatsApp message once a week. Bivariate data analysis was performed with Chi-square and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.
Results: Volunteers’ knowledge scores increased significantly after training, with a median score of 13.0 to 15.0 (p<0.001), and there was a significant difference in knowledge improvement amongthose who actively responded to regular reminders compared to those who were less active (p=0.002). A total of 31 presumptive TB cases were successfully referred during the study period (7 weeks). Volunteers managed to refer as many as 30 sputum preparations with good quality, but no positive sputum was found.
Conclusion: Recruitment and training of TB patients as volunteers can increase the knowledge and skills of volunteers to identify and refer presumptive TB cases and quality sputum samples. More TB patients should be trained as volunteers with a longer observation time to increase TB patient detectio