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Premature Delivery Under 32 Weeks of Gestation – Case Control Retrospective Study
Authors: Chicea Radu , Lebădă Ioana Codruța , Ognean Maria Livia 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Prematurity is a major health problem and it is an important life-threatening pathology for the children in their perinatal, new-born and infantile period. We have evaluated the epidemiologic factors for prematurity in Obstetrics Clinic of Sibiu city. We have analysed the epidemiology of 649 preterm babies between 2012 and 2019 in a III grade Maternity Clinic concerning general maternal information, pregnancy pathology and delivery. We have found significant differences between single and multiple pregnancies and between natural conceived pregnancies and assisted reproductive techniques conceived pregnancies concerning the maternal age, number of cortisone doses, modality of delivery and significant differences between normal conceived and assisted reproductive technique conceived new born related to maternal age and pregnancy and labor fetal presentations dystocia. As a conclusion, prematurity is induced by high blood pressure, pregnancy bleeding and infectious complications. Prophylactic cortisone is improving fetal outcome and is a routine practice in our clinic.
Recurrence of an Oligodendroglioma in an Anaplastic Form – Case Report and Short Literature Review
Authors: Ionut Orasanu Cristian , Madalina Bosoteanu , Mariana Deacu , Camelia Cozaru Georgeta , Ioana Voda Raluca , Mariana Aschie 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Oligodendrogliomas are a rare diffuse astrocytic tumor, usually present in young adults, which depending on the pathogenic alterations can lead to major disabilities or even death. We present a case of a male patient in the fifth decade of life, who initially presented with an oligodendroglioma, and approximately one year after the first therapeutic intervention the condition recurred in the form of an anaplastic oligodendroglioma. We made a complete histopathological and immunohistochemical panel in order to have a final diagnosis with the greatest accuracy, thus making a comparison with the literature in order to assess the diagnosis and subsequent therapeutic conduct.
Incidence of Infectious Diseases in the Military Went to the Mali Operations Theater
Authors: Oana Stoica Vaduva Izabela , Irina Dumitru Magdalena 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Soldiers on missions are at risk of contracting major infectious diseases. Some of the most common food or water-borne diseases include diarrhea (bacterial and protozoan), hepatitis A, and typhoid fever, all of which pose serious threats to communities.
The studied group consists of 13 people who performed missions in the theater of operations in Mali between December 2020 and June 2021. The analyzes were performed in the medical analysis laboratory of the Military Emergency Hospital. The group consists of males with an average age of 35-45 years, most with hypercholesterolemia
Analyzes were performed in the fields of microbiology, virology and biochemistry. before and after the mission, they left with antimalarial treatment. Pharyngeal, nasal and digestive tract microbiota showed no noticeable changes. Only in 2 cases of coproparasitological examination were positive on return for Blastocyst hominis (which is not an endemic parasite, being found in drinking water from unsafe sources)
Following the analyzes performed, we came to the conclusion that the protection measures taken in the theaters of operations are effective, as there is no contamination on the studied group with endemic germs of the area.
Brain Damage in COVID-19. Case Reports and Summary of Data in Literature
Authors: Florenta Muja Lavinia , Any Docu Axelerad , Eugenia Muja , Claudia Cambrea Simona 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome), rapidly escalated to a pandemic and has a significant impact on the quality of human life and activity, affecting millions of people.
The presentation resumes data regarding the neurological impairment of patients affected by COVID-19; although the data was observational and limited, this examination would help us to broaden our understanding on the association between COVID-19 and the stroke. In order to support such observations I will present two cases of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 that have shown neurological damage, but with different altogether outcomes.
The first case analysed, the age and comorbidities of the patient determined an unfavourable evolution, partly also due to tardiness in getting admitted. The apparition of the stroke after the serological negative bias SARS-CoV-2 denotes the complications recently emerged after the severe infection with COV-2, therefore while the viral infection remitted, the physical and pathological tumult determined the emergence of complications with unfavourable evolution. Although similar in certain ways to the first case, the second patient that also presented multiple unfavourable factors, such as old age, severe comorbidities and beyond that - multiple hospital admissions, recent neurosurgical intervention- clinical, immune-serum and biological evolutions have been favourable.
Cerebrovascular events are somewhat common findings in COVID-19 infected patients and they could bare a multifactorial etiology. In order to better understand the impact of cerebrovascular events in COVID-19 infection, more precise and prospective data are needed.
Chemical Electricity
Authors: Szydło Zbigniew A. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn 1800 Alessandro Volta published the results of several years’ work on the phenomenon of electric shocks which he experienced from physical contact with the terminals of his newly developed battery. His work was prompted by Luigi Galvani's explanation of involuntary muscle spasms in frog's legs, which he induced and attributed to animal electricity. Volta's paper opened the floodgates for research in the new field of electrochemistry which has resulted in today's worldwide electric battery industry. This essay explains the sequence of natural events and their explanations which led to the publication of Volta's paper, and gives an overview of the scientific research resulting from Volta's work. This research includes attempts to improve batteries, and the development of ideas which led to a better understanding of matter and the way it interacts with energy. Practical details for the teaching of several important chemical concepts are listed in the appendix. The experiments are related to a reaction which has been known for many centuries - that between iron and copper sulphate solution.
A Survey on Automatic Design Methods for Swarm Robotics Systems
Authors: Iskandar Alaa , Kovács Béla 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Swarm robots are a branch of robotics that draws inspiration from biological swarms to mimic their collective behavior. Automatic design methods are part of swarm engineering, depend on artificial intelligence algorithms to produce the collective behavior of robots. In general, they follow two-approach evolutionary algorithms like practical swarm optimization and reinforcement learning. This paper studies these approaches, illustrating the effect of modifications and enhancements of algorithms for both directions, showing important parameters considered for the best performance of the swarm, and explaining the methods and advantages of using deep learning to reinforcement learning.
“Nice Greek Girls Are Supposed to Marry Greek Boys … and Feed Everyone”: Food, Gender, and Ethnicity in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Authors: Iancu Anca-Luminiţa 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) captures the complex life of a Greek-American family and the struggles of the main protagonist, Toula Portokalos, to reconcile her own desires as a second-generation immigrant with those of her ethnic parents, especially in terms of gender roles and expectations. In the movie, Toula's journey towards self-discovery as a confident woman is peppered with food references, as food represents an essential “ingredient” that brings and holds the family together. Therefore, this essay sets out to examine how food practices and choices are both a reflection of ethnic identity and of conflicting generational beliefs about gender roles and expectations in the traditional family portrayed in My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Oxygen and Covid
Authors: Zeana Corneliu 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
In severe cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, death occurs as a result of hypo-oxygenation of peripheral tissues. The lung, severely damaged, can not ensure the transfer of oxygen to the blood. It is necessary to increase the alveolar concentration of oxygen by supplementation, with or without mechanical ventilation. The relatively poor outcomes are related to the fact that the entire chain of oxygen transport to the mitochondria is compromised. The oxygen transport capacity is drastically reduced especially by overproduction of immature red blood cells and hemoglobin damage. The oxygen excess is toxic to the lung, causing characteristic lesions that evolve to fibrosis and that add to the respiratory distress induced by COVID19. The administration of oxygen in a concentration well above the level in the atmosphere causes a real explosion of oxidizing free radicals, which are particularly aggressive.
It is recommended to use oxygen sparingly, at the borderline of coverage of the demand, for a duration as limited as possible, as well as the combination of antioxidants.
Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness is Higher in Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia
Authors: Kahraman Ferdi , Kanat Selcuk , Peker Tezcan , Can Sema , Demir Mehmet 
Published: January 2022

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias, which occur in the absence of structural heart disease, are commonly originating from the outflow tract, and 80% of the them arise from the right ventricle. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), which originates from the splanchnopleuric mesoderm, has been shown to be an important source of inflammatory mediators and plays an important role in cardiac autonomic function by epicardial ganglionated plexuses. EAT may potentially contribute to the pathophysiology of idiopathic right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) tachycardia by different mechanisms. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between EAT thickness and RVOT tachycardia. Methods: This study included 55 patients (32 male, 23 female) with RVOT tachycardia and 60 control subjects (38 male, 22 female). Patients who had more than three consecutive ventricular beats over 100 bpm with specific morphological features on the electrocardiogram (ECG) were diagnosed with RVOT tachycardia. EAT thickness was measured by transthoracic echocardiography. Results: EAT thickness was significantly higher in the RVOT tachycardia group (p <0.05). Ejection fraction (EF), and the thickness of the posterior wall of the left ventricle and of the interventricular septum were significantly lower, and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, left ventricular end-systolic diameter, and left atrial diameter were significantly higher in patients who had RVOT tachycardia compared to normal subjects (p <0.05). Conclusion: Patients who were diagnosed with RVOT tachycardia had increased EAT thickness compared to normal subjects. The underlying mechanism of the condition could be mechanical, metabolic, infiltrative, or autonomic effects of the EAT.
Environmental Attitude of Drivers in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Okafor Chinenye Lilian , Wusu Onipede 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
This study examined the environmental attitude of drivers towards vehicle emission. The survey design that employed a five point Likert scale questionnaire and administered to 402 respondents (drivers) generated the data analysed. Data analysis involved descriptive and regression statistical tools. The results suggest that there was significant association between respondents’ sex, occupation, education and their environmental attitudes. A greater percentage (87. 3%) of the respondents was slightly more likely to agree that emissions from cars and trucks have serious impact on air quality. Majority (57.5%) of the respondents who were civil servants appeared to possess positive (favourable) attitudes towards the influence of emissions on the environment. Logistic regression suggest that respondents’ sex, occupation, education and vehicle’s purpose, income, age and social group significantly predicted their environmental attitudes. The study concludes that most of the sample possessed positive (favourable) environmental attitude towards vehicle emissions. This suggests that the environmental attitude of drivers towards emissions is not responsible for poor air quality. The policy implications of the findings include the need for the adoption of the polluter-pay-principle to reduce the volume of vehicles on our road, the necessity of promoting mass public transportation (such as the BRT and LAGBUS) as a way of reducing vehicle emission. Finally, sensitization program through social groups and schools is imperative.
The 150th anniversary of the Hungarian Pharmacopoiea – the role of Transsylvanian-born professionals. The challenges of the third millennium
Authors: Árpád Gyéresi , Mihály Kata , Mária Gyéresi 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Two editions of the epoch-making first Hungarian pharmacopoeia (1871, 1888) were published in the 19th century. In the 20th century, this was followed by five more editions of the National Pharmacopoeia.
There were many prominent Transylvanian specialists among the co-workers of these publications (III. - VII., 1909-1986) Lajos Dávid, senior dr. Béla Issekutz, dr.Zsigmond Jakabházy, junior dr. Miklós Jancsó, László Kovács, Dénes Kőszegi, István Novák, Tibor Széki, Lajos Winkler representing almost all fields of pharmacology and pharmacy. Their role in the field of Hungarian medical and pharmacist training, education and organization of scientific research proved to be perpetual.
On the 150th anniversary of the publication of the first Hungarian pharmacopoeia, with this study we pay tribute to the memory of these outstanding scientists and their endeavour to create lasting values.
The Role Of Social Capital For Slovenian High-Tech Companies’ Internationalization
Authors: Jurak Alenka Pandiloska 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The goal of the paper is to identify the importance and role of social capital accumulated in companies and state diplomacy for companies’ internationalization. The research aims to show the relations between the actors, to contribute to the discourse between the actors, to suggest possible improvements, and thus to contribute to the success in the internationalization of companies. The research approach is interdisciplinary. The paper offers not only a theoretical review and reflection but also new findings resulting from the concretization of the topic based on an inductive approach—the case of the Republic of Slovenia. The research has shown that the most important mechanisms for entering the market were product quality, brand, and personal acquaintances. The results of the interviews showed the importance of personal acquaintances, combined with the implicit knowledge, owned by the employees of the national institutions.
Reducing the Impact of Sars-Cov-2 on the Business Environment - Factors of Change, Strategies and Statistics
Authors: David Costin-Dan , Dragomir Andreea-Nicoleta 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The current umprecedented time that the business environment is going trough, due to the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic, has generated in the last year and a half an economic and social crisis that forced the companies to change the way they operate and even think. An economic crisis and in this case a medical crisis, is also a facilitator for change within a company and by this paper, we aim to understand the factors that generate change, the concepts of crisis and crisis management along with the dimensions of crisis, along side the presentation of Kotler’s Chaotics model, applied on the current crisis. But at the same time, we are presenting some statistics and management strategies and actions that have and must be taken in order tro reduce the impact of the pandemic and also to benefit from the opportunities generated by said crisis, while concluding on the need for change and improving the business strategic objectives trough increased resilience and the implementation of actions that lead to operational and organisational resilience.
Corporate Governance Attributes and Accounting Conservatism: Evidence from China
Authors: Pasko Oleh , Chen Fuli , Birchenko Nataliia , Ryzhikova Natalia 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The paper explores the association between corporate governance attributes and the extent of accounting conservatism apparent in Chinese listed companies’ financial reporting. The findings demonstrate that significant positive association exists between board independence, board size and accounting conservatism in Chinese information technology companies. Conversely, CEO duality, management shareholding and the shareholding ratio of the largest shareholder significantly negatively correlated with accounting conservatism. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is one of the first empirical papers revealing the evidence on the relationship between corporate governance attributes and accounting conservatism in China. Overall, the author’s findings match up with the assertion that accounting conservatism assists directors in reducing agency costs of firms.
The Determinants of International Competitiveness
Authors: Ţîmbalari Carolina 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The dynamics of the competitiveness in today’s economic environment has received increasing attention focusing on continuous and consistent consideration, requiring more in-depth scientific research. This topic highlights new challenges for competitiveness, at any level, by identifying and analyzing its own determinants. The present paper aims to develop a proposal model for the international competitiveness, starting from the determinants identified in the literature review. The 8-D model of international competitiveness integrates investment, economic freedom, corruption, global knowledge, culture, business performance, innovation and digital economy, and sustainability at the country level. Considering this conceptual model 8-D, the study aims to present an in-depth analysis of the top 5 most developed countries on each determinant proposed during 2019-2021 according to the international reports and ranks.
Challenges for Romanian SMEs: A Study of the Romanian Central Region SMEs
Authors: Todericiu Ramona 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The 21st century is certainly the century of SMEs which represent, according to the Annual Report on SMEs for the years 2019-2020 prepared by the European Commission, over 99% of non- financial businesses at EU level, and which provide 66% of total jobs and 57% of value added in the EU non-financial businesses sector. SMEs are considered to be” vectors of innovation that contribute significantly to increasing long-term labor productivity and sustainable economic development. ” (CCE, Raport special, 2020). The need for permanent support for the development of the sector is recognized at EU level, especially for newly registered micro-enterprises, the support being decisive for the socio-economic changes that take place in society. The reality has unequivocally demonstrated the interdependent relationship between the activity of SMEs, economic development, and the creation of new jobs. In our country, the size of the sector and its importance are indisputable. Thus: Romania (Vasiliu, 2021) has around 500.000 SMEs, which account to 99% of the total companies in the economy – nonfinancial sectors. The general objective of the research that we present in this paper is to offer an overview of the current state of the regional economic environment of The Central Region (Central Region), the tendencies and external factors that act upon it, providing at the same time an analysis of the impact of de minimis funds on the companies financed through the Start-UP Hub: the Entrepreneurs’ Laboratory, following the interpretation of data collected through questionnaires for identifying the requirements and challenges that the entrepreneurs encountered. A specific objective of this research is to identify the solutions suggested by the entrepreneurs involved in the program Start-Up Hub: the Entrepreneurs’ Laboratory for overcoming the difficult challenges for the start-ups registered in the past two to three years which could apply to the entire SME sector.
A Typology of Shrinking Cities: The Social and Economic Dynamic of Romanian Urban Network 2010-2020
Authors: Petrovici Norbert , Bejinariu Vlad 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The aim of the paper is to open the issue of multiple shrinkage trajectories in a context of extended urbanisation (Keil 2018) by delineating the different trajectories of Romanian cities. We employed principal component analysis to allow for a multi-criterial classification of Romanian cities based on k-means cluster analysis. Beyond the dominant representation of shrinkage as a process that is mainly correlated with population loss and economic decline, this paper calls for bridging together distinct dimensions which have been either under-studied, such as the aspect of human development, or studied separately across the existing literature, such as governance of shrinkage and economic growth. Therefore, the typology developed here accounts for understanding the process of shrinkage as a complex process, having multiple causes, which determine peculiar trajectories. The outcome confirms the existence of distinct and highly localised shrinkage identities (Martinez-Fernandez, Audirac, et al. 2012). We show that regrowth is not strictly related to the urban core, but it has more to do with a process of complexification of the landscape and social relations existing at the periphery of the city. Shrinking core cities coexists with growing peri-urban areas.