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Non-recurrent right laryngeal nerve identified during endoscopic thyroidectomy via areolar approach: a case report
Authors: Jin Xiaohu , Yuan Ronghua 
Published: October 2023

BackgroundNonrecurrent laryngeal nerve (NRLN) is a rare but significant anatomical variation in thyroid surgery, and lack of awareness of NRLN may lead to intraoperative injury. Here, we report a clinical case of NRLN discovered during endoscopic thyroid surgery via total areola approach in a 23-year-old female patient.Case presentationA 23-year-old female patient presented with bilateral thyroid nodules for three years. She underwent bilateral thyroid nodule fine-needle aspiration biopsy and BRAF gene testing at our hospital, with results indicating bilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma and positive BRAF gene V600E mutation. Neck-enhanced CT revealed bilateral thyroid nodules and the right subclavian artery branching from the aortic arch on the distal side of the left subclavian artery. The patient underwent endoscopic thyroidectomy via total areola approach for radical resection of bilateral thyroid cancer. Intraoperatively, NRLN was found on the right side and RLN on the left side. The surgery was successful, and no postoperative complications were observed. Postoperative pathology confirmed bilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma.ConclusionsAlthough NRLN is a rare occurrence, clinicians should not overlook its presence to prevent serious complications. Preoperative imaging confirmation of the presence or absence of an abnormal subclavian artery course is crucial in preventing the sudden discovery of NRLN during surgery. Endoscopic thyroid surgery via total areola approach is a safe and effective technique but requires a high level of professional skills and an understanding of anatomical variations to prevent nerve injury.
LEGAL COMPETENCE OF THE EDUCATIONAL MANAGER AND ITS FORMATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE MAGISTRATE
Authors: BABENKO I. 
Published: October 2023

The article examines the urgent need for new approaches to the professional training of managers of educational institutions in terms of legal competence, which is emphasized by the current legislation and normative documents of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Ukraine. The advantages of using the situational approach are highlighted, which is organically connected with the activity in the process of pedagogical formation of the legal competence of the future manager in the conditions of the master's degree. The author emphasizes that not only on the basis of the study of classical law disciplines, but also on the basis of new approaches to teaching (for example, situational-activity), it is possible to successfully form the legal competence of future managers of education.
In this way, the legal competence of the manager of the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialty 073 Management "Educational Institution Management" obtained at the university should become the basis for the activities of domestic education managers, which will enable our educational institutions to reach new heights of relations with society. With the help of not only classical educational disciplines in law, but also new approaches to teaching (for example, situational-activity: case study, which is connected with activity), the possibility of active and purposeful formation of legal competence of future managers of Ukrainian education can be ensured. It should be clearly oriented to the requirements of the newest domestic market of all, without exception, educational services, precisely to the legal aspects of the professional competences of education managers, who will possess certain abilities and skills regarding their practical application in daily life, while working in managerial positions in educational institutions.
FORMATION OF COMPETENCIES OF COLLECTIVE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE PROCESS OF USING FREE SOFTWARE
Authors: KLOCHKO O. , SHARYHIN O. 
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the existing systems that provide an opportunity for collective software development by students of information technology and offers recommendations for their use in the educational process. In the authors' opinion, it is advisable to use free versions of the Atlassian stack (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence), which allows forming professional competencies in collaborative software development of future specialists, while the limitations of free versions are not critical for educational purposes.
The concept of the competence of collective software development of an information technology specialist is formulated, by which we mean the integrated ability of an individual to effectively solve software development tasks in the process of teamwork in professional activities.
It has been found that software development requires the implementation of many steps, from defining requirements to testing and releasing a product. In the process of forming a collective software development of an information technology specialist, cloud services and other systems (Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Asana, Basecamp, Mantis, Bugzilla, etc.) are used.
Training future IT professionals in the development process and involvement in real software development projects will help them acquire, develop, and improve their collaborative software development competencies.
PEDAGOGICAL HERITAGE OF ANTON MAKARENKO IN THE CONTENT OF TRAINING OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: LEBEDYK L. 
Published: October 2023

The article reveals the important professional aspects of using the pedagogical heritage of Anton Makarenko in designing the content of the training of teachers of out-of-school education institutions for professional activity. The author singled out the requirements for the design of the content of master's training in the specialty 011 Educational, pedagogical sciences under the educational and professional program "Out-of-School Education". The content of master's training is proposed to be built according to the modular system of education, the advantages of the modular system, effective for the training of teachers of out-of-school education institutions in the master's degree, are indicated.
The basic requirements for the structuring of the content of the training of teachers of out-of-school education institutions in the conditions of the master’s degree are highlighted: systematicity, continuity, mutual subordination, a holistic representation and perception of the entire volume of information from the module of the academic discipline, the possibility of choosing an individual educational trajectory and mastering the content of professional education, updating this content, technology educational process, ensuring productive and creative thinking, development of master's students' skills of reflective culture, activity approach.
FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF HIGER MEDICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS USING INTEGRATED AND BINARY LESSONS IN TEACHING CLINICAL DISCIPLINES
Authors: PINCHUK V. , DELVA M. , GRYN K. , BILKO V. 
Published: October 2023

The mission of higher education institution is to support teachers in the development of pedagogical skills. This is especially relevant for the teaching staff of medical educational institutions, where it is necessary to master the method of teaching the discipline and the educational process itself, since the vast majority of teachers do not have special education.
The purpose of the study was to outline the advantages of conducting integrated and binary classes in the teaching of the discipline "Neurology" with the aim of forming the professional competence of students.
Materials and methods. Analysis of scientific and methodical literature and generalization of own practical experience of conducting classes were used in the study.
Results. Topics from the "General Neurology" module include knowledge of topical neurology: the principles of the structure and functioning of all parts of the nervous system, so the built-in interactive anatomical atlas allows students of higher medical education to improve their knowledge of human anatomy online. SECTRA anatomical tables have large interactive screens with an indication system that provides interaction with images of the human body obtained by computer or magnetic resonance imaging. Classes are conducted by two teachers, whose task is to present the studied material from different points of view: anatomical approach and clinical thinking. A significant role is played by the psychological and methodical compatibility of the teachers preparing the binary class. In the process of preparation, teachers analyze the actual material on the topic, determine the motivation of the researched topic, take into account the scope and level of students' knowledge of the disciplines, identify interdisciplinary connections between the studied disciplines, choose the most rational form of the lesson. In our own experience, the inclusion of such technologies in the educational process is an important step that expands the possibilities of assimilation of information for those seeking education. The use of this high-tech equipment in combination with clinical understanding of pathological processes significantly increases the effectiveness of providing educational services to students of higher medical education.
Conclusion. Binary classes held jointly by the teachers of the Department of Nervous Diseases and the Department of Anatomy with Clinical Anatomy and Operative Surgery of the Poltava State Medical University showed that they are of great interest to both students and teachers. Such experience contributes to a deeper and better assimilation of educational material compared to traditional forms.
UPDATE OF THE EXPERIENCE OF ORGANIZING LEGAL EDUCATION OF OFFICERS IN HIGHER MILITARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE: A COMPETENT APPROACH
Authors: CHERNYSH N. , ILCHENKO O. 
Published: October 2023

This article offers a comprehensive analysis of viable tactics for integrating legal education into higher military education in Ukraine in a creative manner. The central objective is to leverage a competency-based methodology to equip officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to execute their legally mandated professional duties competently. The authors posit that this approach is highly efficacious in achieving favorable outcomes. The article emphasizes the importance of utilizing interactive teaching methods, independent work of cadets, and extracurricular activities related to legal education. These approaches contribute to the efficient acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills. In order to enhance the competencies of officers, it is highly recommended to adopt positive practices that are interactive in nature. Some of the most effective methods include incorporating business games, conducting case studies, and utilizing training exercises. Additionally, it is highly beneficial to involve legal professionals in the teaching process, as they can provide valuable insights and expertise. By implementing these strategies, officers can develop their skills and knowledge base, ultimately leading to improved performance and success in their roles. The research findings confirm that the experience of implementing legal education for officers in a higher military school in Ukraine encompasses valuable examples that support the implementation of competency-based principles. These positive practices foster the development of necessary skills and knowledge in the field of military law, equipping officers to address legally regulated situations during their service. In summary, the article explores the potential of the competency-based approach in organizing the legal education of officers in a higher military school in Ukraine. This article provides recommendations for the use of interactive methods and the involvement of legal professionals in the educational process, aiming to enhance the preparation of military experts in the field of military law and ensure their successful performance during service.
FEATURES OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRACTICES IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SYSTEM OF FUTURE ENVIRONMENTALS
Authors: SHKURA T. , DIACHENKO-BOHUN M. , HOMLIA L. , ORLOVSKYI O. , ROKOTIANSKA V. 
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the role of educational and production practices in the system of practical training. Students' practice involves the continuity and sequence of its implementation while obtaining the necessary and sufficient amount of practical knowledge and skills necessary for future work. It was established that mastering modern methods, forms of organization and tools of work in the field of their future profession will highly effectively contribute to the formation of students' professional skills and abilities for making independent decisions during specific work in real market and production conditions, fostering the need to systematically renew their knowledge and creatively apply them in further practical activities.
It is recognized that the implementation of practices in real-time conditions cannot be compared in terms of efficiency and effectiveness with practices implemented using distance learning methods, but taking into account the challenges of today, the use of distance technologies is the optimal way to fully implement the training of a highly professional ecologist.
The presence of local captures of the myocardium of the pulmonary veins after radiofrequency isolation improves the outcome of treatment in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Authors: Bazylev V. V. , Kozlov A. V. , Durmanov S. S. 
Published: October 2023

Aim. To study how the presence of local capture (LC) after pulmonary vein (PV) isolation affects the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF)Methods. The study was a single-center, observational, prospective study. The total number of 186 patients. All patients underwent RFA PV for paroxysmal AF. During the operation, the activity of PV and the presence of LC were assessed. Patients in whom LC after PV isolation occurred in at least one PV were included in the first group; patients in whom LC were absent - in the second group. The first group - 98 patients, the second group - 88. Patients in the groups did not statistically differ in the main indicators - weight, gender, age, duration of anamnesis, left atrium volume and ejection fraction, as well as in the presence of concomitant pathology. The duration of the operation, the time of RFA and time fluoroscopy between the groups also did not differ statistically.Results. Mean observation time for patients was 374.4±25,.2 days. In the first group, sinus rhythm was maintained in 82 patients out of 98 (83,7%), in the second group 60 patients out of 88 (68.2%). The difference is statistically significant odds ratio 2.392 (95% confidence interval 1.189 - 4.816, p=0.031).Conclusion. The presence of local captures of the myocardium of the pulmonary veins after radiofrequency isolation is associated with an improvement in the results of treatment of patients with paroxysmal AF.
Evaluation of efficacy and identification of predictors of recurrence in patients after pulmonary vein cryoballoon ablation
Authors: Avanesyan G. A. , Filatov A. G. 
Published: October 2023

Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness and identify predictors of recurrence after pulmonary veins (PV) cryoballoon isolation patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).Methods. In total, the study included 100 patients who met the selection criteria. Depending on the form and duration of AF paroxysms documented by ECG and Holter monitoring, patients were divided into two groups. The first group included 57 patients with paroxysmal AF (57%), and the second group included 43 patients with persistent AF (43%).Results. As a result of our study, important achievements of the greatest efficiency during cryoballon ablation were identified: isolation of all PV; achievement of the “input-output” block (elimination of spike activity according to the diagnostic electrode in the PV during appplication), which was recorded at a temperature of -30 and more °C; the minimum appplication time is 180 sec after reaching the entry-exit block. An electroanatomical diagram of the left atrium with a high frequency of left atrium and PV activity in patients with paroxysmal and persistent forms of AF was developed. Nine zones with pronounced activity were identified, more pronounced zones with low-amplitude activity in patients with persistent AF. The multivariate Cox analysis showed predictors, an exceptional effect on the risk of AF recurrence after cryoballoon ablation: the presence of diabetes mellitus led to the risk of AF recurrence by 2.39, incomplete isolation of the PV by 3.98 times, the value of left atrial volume index ≥ 61.9 ml/m2 in 2.91 times, peak atrial longitudinal strain value of left atrium ≤29.3.Conclusion. The results of the study allow us to determine the criteria for high efficiency during cryoballoon ablation, as well as a high-risk group for relapse. When selecting patients for cryoballoon control of PV coronavirus, with the achievement of a greater one, possible factors should be considered: indexed volume of left atrium according to multispiral computed tomography, peak atrial longitudinal strain value of left atrium, absence of diabetes mellitus.
Development of an electron track-structure mode for arbitrary semiconductor materials in PHITS
Authors: Hirata Yuho , Kai Takeshi , Ogawa Tatsuhiko , Matsuya Yusuke , Sato Tatsuhiko 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Optimizing the design of semiconductor detector requires an electron track-structure code that can trace an incident electron motion with energies down to a few eV and simulate the production process of excited electrons in semiconductors. We therefore developed an Electron Track Structure mode applicable to ARbitrary Targets (ETSART) and implemented it into Particle and Heavy Ion Transport code System (PHITS). ETSART can simulate the electrons’ motion in arbitrary semiconductor materials using their bandgap energies. The accuracy of ETSART was validated by comparing the calculated electron path lengths in semiconductor materials with the corresponding data in the ICRU Report 37. Using ETSART, we also computed the mean energy required to produce an electron–hole pair (epsilon value) in various semiconductors and found that the epsilon value varies nonlinearly with the bandgap energy. Thus, ETSART can be useful for initial and mechanistic evaluations of electron–hole pair formation in new materials.
Faktor - Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Produksi Jagung Di Kecamatan Tanah Jawa Kabupaten Simalungun
Authors: Sitohang Imanuel , Saragih Jef Rudiantho , Sihaloho Arvita N , Sihombing Benteng 
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis dan mengkaji secara mendalam serta untuk lebih memahami pengaruh lahan, tenaga kerja, varietas benih, pupuk dan obat-obatan terhadap produksi jagung di Kecamatan Tanah Jawa Kabupaten Simalungun. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei dengan teknik regresi berganda bersifat kuantitatif dan merupakan kausal-komparatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah petani jagung sebanyak 164 orang. Dalam tahapan analisis data, peniliti memanfaatkan bantuan komputer menggunakan program SPSS 21. Untuk melihat bagaimana pengaruh lahan, tenaga kerja, varietas benih, pupuk dan obat-obatan terhadap produksi jagung dipakai persamaan regresi linier ganda. Hasil analisis dengan menggunakan model persamaan regresi menunjukkan angka positif, berarti secara simultan lahan, tenaga kerja, varietas benih, pupuk dan obat-obatan secara positif dan signifikan berpengaruh terhadap produksi jagung di Kecamatan Tanah Jawa Kabupaten Simalungun. Produksi jagung masih dapat ditingkatkan dengan meningkatkan faktor-faktor produksi baik secara bersamaan maupun secara parsial sehingga diharapkan kepada pihak-pihak terkait agar mengolah dan membuat proporsi penggunaan faktor-faktor produksi yang proporsional, dengan demikian usahatani jagung yang dijalankan bisa berada pada constant return to scale, sehingga target swasembada jagung bisa tercapai
On the Size of Subsets of $\mathbb{F}_q^n$ Avoiding Solutions to Linear Systems with Repeated Columns
Authors: Van Dobben de Bruyn Josse , Gijswijt Dion 
Published: October 2023

Consider a system of $m$ balanced linear equations in $k$ variables with coefficients in $\mathbb{F}_q$. If $k \geq 2m + 1$, then a routine application of the slice rank method shows that there are constants $\beta,\gamma \geq 1$ with $\gamma < q$ such that, for every subset $S \subseteq \mathbb{F}_q^n$ of size at least $\beta \cdot \gamma^n$, the system has a solution $(x_1,\ldots,x_k) \in S^k$ with $x_1,\ldots,x_k$ not all equal. Building on a series of papers by Mimura and Tokushige and on a paper by Sauermann, this paper investigates the problem of finding a solution of higher non-degeneracy; that is, a solution where $x_1,\ldots,x_k$ are pairwise distinct, or even a solution where $x_1,\ldots,x_k$ do not satisfy any balanced linear equation that is not a linear combination of the equations in the system.
In this paper, we focus on linear systems with repeated columns. For a large class of systems of this type, we prove that there are constants $\beta,\gamma \geq 1$ with $\gamma < q$ such that every subset $S \subseteq \mathbb{F}_q^n$ of size at least $\beta \cdot \gamma^n$ contains a solution that is non-degenerate (in one of the two senses described above). This class is disjoint from the class covered by Sauermann's result, and captures the systems studied by Mimura and Tokushige into a single proof. Moreover, a special case of our results shows that, if $S \subseteq \mathbb{F}_p^n$ is a subset such that $S - S$ does not contain a non-trivial $k$-term arithmetic progression (with $p$ prime and $3 \leq k \leq p$), then $S$ must have exponentially small density.
The Difference of Survival Rate COVID-19 in Patients with Initiated Hemodialysis and Regularly Hemodialysis
Authors: Viotra Deka , Harnavi Harun  , Drajad Priyono  , Fauzar  , Roza Kurniati  , Alexander Kam  , Abdul Alim Rahimi  , Jersivindo Ranazeri  , Zaki Mahmudi Dasril  
Published: October 2023

Background: Since December 2019, a novel coronavirus called SARSCoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus) has caused an international outbreak of respiratory illness described as COVID-19. This study aimed to describe the difference in the survival rate of COVID-19 induced AKI with hemodialysis and COVID-19 in patients with CKD on hemodialysis in Dr. M Djamil General Hospitals. Also, in this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of data on the factors that may be affected by COVID-19 survival rates in patients with COVID-19 induced AKI with hemodialysis and COVID-19 in patients with CKD on hemodialysis. This study was conducted to analyze the survival of COVID-19 with initiated or regular HD patients in Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia.
Methods: This study was conducted from January 2021 to July 2021 in Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia. Data for this study was collected through medical records of patients admitted for COVID-19 with CKD in hemodialysis and acute renal failure induced by COVID-19 to show the demographics, comorbidities, and survival rates of the patients who underwent hemodialysis.
Results: Factors associated with survival in COVID-19 with hemodialysis were COVID-19 severity and abnormal potassium serum level (Table 3). Moderate COVID-19 patients tend to survive than severe COVID-19 patients (OR 60; 95% CI 16.034 – 224.525). There was no significant difference in survival between initiated and regular HD (p = 0.829).
Conclusion: There is no difference in clinical outcome from patients with COVID-19 who initiated hemodialysis or regularly HD to the survival rates.