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Credit Rating of Agricultural and Food Companies in Vojvodina
Authors: Milić Dragan , Tekić Dragana , Novaković Tihomir , Zekić Vladislav , Popov Milana , Mihajlov Zlata 
Published: May 2022

Summary
The purpose of this paper is to examine different methods of creditworthiness assessment and bankruptcy prediction in the case of agricultural and food companies in Vojvodina, Serbia. The analysis performed was based on the 2015–2019 financial reports of micro-sized, small-sized and medium-sized agricultural and food companies considered. A total of two models were applied in this study: the Altman’s Z’-score model and the Kralicek’s Quick test. The Altman’s Z’-score model results obtained indicate that the micro-sized agricultural companies were at greater risk of bankruptcy, whereas the small- and medium-sized companies were found stable. However, the Kralicek’s Quick test results obtained show that all the agricultural companies considered had good financial stability and solid businesses. The Altman’s Z’-score model results obtained for the food companies considered indicate that the micro- and small-sized food companies were endangered, whereas the medium-sized food companies were not at risk of bankruptcy. Moreover, the Kralicek’s Quick test results obtained show that all the food companies considered operated successfully with no risk of bankruptcy.
Micronutrient Content, Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stocks in Forested and Deforested Sites
Authors: Ammal Abukari 
Published: May 2022

Summary
The research examines micronutrient contents, soil carbon and nitrogen stocks of forested and deforested sites at Bobiri forest reserve in the Ashanti region, Ghana. Each site had 12 soil profiles excavated, six of which were from natural forest areas and six were from deforested areas. The samples were taken at 0-15 cm, 15-50 cm and 50-80 cm depths and repeated thrice. The contents of DTPA-extractable micronutrients in the forested sites were higher than in the deforested sites at all soil depths. There were significant differences between the forested and deforested sites. The soils at 0-15 cm depth in the forested sites showed improved micronutrient contents, which largely declined with the soil depth. At the same time, there was no consistent pattern of distribution in the deforested soil. According to the findings, all three depths and sites tested had enough extractable Fe, Mn and Cu, however only 15-50 cm depth of forested and deforested sites had sufficient Zn. All the soil depths except 50–80 cm showed significant differences in soil organic carbon and nitrogen stocks in the forested sites compared to the deforested sites. The forested sites had the largest amount of total soil organic carbon stocks (365 Mg ha−1), whereas the deforested sites had the lowest amount (181 Mg ha−1). It was found that micronutrient content and distribution in the soils at the research sites were influenced by organic matter, clay and soil pH.
Incidence of Grapevine Fanleaf Virus (GFLV) and Grapevine Leafroll-Associated Viruses (GLRaV 1−3) in Vojvodina Province
Authors: Bagi Ferenc , Barać Goran , Iličić Renata , Savić Zagorka , Starovlah Milica , Konstantin Đina , Popović Tatjana 
Published: May 2022

Summary
During May and June of 2021, a total of 123 grapevine leaf samples were collected and analyzed for infection by grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV) and three viruses from the grapevine leafroll-associated virus complex -1, -2 and -3 (GRLaV-1, GRLaV-2 and GRLaV-3, respectively). The samples were collected from commercial vineyards, small backyard vineyards and grapevine nurseries located across the entire Vojvodina Province (Bačka, Banat and Srem). OEPP/EPPO sampling protocols were followed during the sampling of leaf tissues showing possible virus infection symptoms. Among the 123 samples, 47 were collected from Bačka region (Bačko Gradište − 11, Bečej − 10, Temerin − 15, Vrbas − 1, Hajdukovo − 10), 50 from Banat region (Srpska Crnja − 10, Vojvode Stepe − 10, Čoka − 10, Uljma −20) and 26 from Srem region (Šid − 6, Banoštor − 10, Sremski Karlovci − 10) and serological ELISA tests were performed for virus detection. GFLV was detected in five samples (4.06%), GLRaV-1 was detected in six samples (4.87%), while GLRaV-2 was not detected in any of the analyzed grapevine samples. GLRaV-3 was present in five samples (4.06%). When infection rates were examined in relation to cultivars, GFLV was detected in Cardinal, Zalagyöngye, Black Muscat, Italian Riesling and Dornfelder. GRLaV-1 was detected in cultivars Cardinal, Black Muscat, Italian Riesling and Merlot, and GRLaV-3 in cultivars Othello and Italian Riesling. Based on these results, it can be concluded that GFLV and GRLaV-1 and GRLaV-3 are present in vineyards across Vojvodina Province and affect different grapevine cultivars. To effectively control virus infections and their spreading, continuous monitoring of these viruses and their vectors is required along with the planting of healthy propagation material.
The Quality of Roe Deer (Capreolus Capreolus) Diet in the Winter and Spring Periods Based on Rumen Contents
Authors: Beuković Dejan , Obranović Igor , Vukadinović Marko , Popović Zoran , Horvatović Miroslava Polovinski , Lavadinović Vukan , Beuković Miloš 
Published: May 2022

Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the specifics of winter and spring diets of the roe deer using rumen content analysis. A chemical analysis was performed on a total of 13 samples of roe deer rumen contents: 7 samples of winter diet rumen contents and 6 samples of spring diet rumen contents. The following parameters were examined in this study: the level of crude protein and the content of fiber (NDF, ADF and ADL). The results obtained were processed by descriptive statistics and compared using F-tests. Consequently, certain deviations in the quality of roe deer nutrition were found in both winter and spring periods of the year. A lack of protein and energy can pose significant problems to roe deer, especially in the cooler periods of the year. Approximately a total of 17MJ/day is the maximum assumed energy required for animals kept in enclosure. The need for crude protein varies from 30.8% to 34.4% DM. This problem can be tackled if roe deer are adequately fed with quality bulky and concentrated feed, despite the fact that the animals adapt metabolically to seasonal variations.
Evolutive Pattern of Major Depressive Disorder among Young Patients
Authors: Sălcudean Andreea , Strete Elena-Gabriela , Kiss Monica , Pașca Maria-Dorina , Bodo Cristina-Raluca , Cozma Maria-Melania , Nan Andreea-Georgiana , Cosma Marius-Cătălin , Teslaru Răzvan-Andrei 
Published: May 2022

Abstract

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) in young patients represents a real public health problem, with a concerning increase in its prevalence. Aim of the study: To observe and to document relevant information regarding the particularities and the evolutive clinical patterns of MDD in young patients (18–50 years). Material and methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study on 68 patients diagnosed with MDD, aged 18–50 years, admitted to the First Department of Psychiatry of the Clinical County Hospital of Târgu Mureș, Romania between January 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. Data regarding the patients’ psychiatric evaluation (primary and secondary diagnosis, relapses, associated personality disorders, autolytic attempts, treatment options, evolution, comorbidities) and psychological evaluation (HAM-D, HAM-A, GAF) were analyzed. Results: The highest prevalence of MDD was found in the 41–50 years age group (66%), followed by the 31–40 years age group (24%). Regarding the GAF and HAM-D scales, 90% of patients had scores in the range of 41–50 and >20 respectively. We found a high prevalence of personality disorders (75%), the most common being borderline personality disorder (27%). Younger patients (18–35 years) tended to recover quicker, with an average of 8.15 hospitalization days compared to older patients (36–50 years) who had an average of 12 days. Relapses were present in 55% of cases, being more frequent in women, and there was a 50% rate of relapse in subjects with no social support network. Autolytic attempts were present in 25% of cases and insomnia in 92%. Conclusions: MDD has a major impact on the patients’ global functionality and their quality of life. In our study, women were more vulnerable to develop MDD, while younger adults were less prone to develop MDD and they recovered more quickly.
The Business Process of Small and Medium Portuguese Family Businesses: A Reindustrialization Case Study
Authors: Romana Fernando , Lopes Albino 
Published: May 2022

Abstract

Objective: To understand, through a concrete case study, the management process of small and medium-sized Portuguese family businesses in the face of the phenomenon of reindustrialization in Europe. In this case study we show how a company can react to the process by adopting a new management model, despite the factory being almost inactive for several years. The final idea is to demonstrate that this is a new reindustrialization movement, which does not perform in the same way as in the past.

Methodology: Considering that we want an innovative and continuously learning organization, we intend to develop from a theoretical point of view the European Foundation for Quality model (EFQM) and then apply the improvement and management actions in each one of its aspects in order to promote and evaluate permanent and continuous improvement. For this proposal we use the change and organizational development method.

Findings: Leadership is a topic with particular importance in this process of transformation, and in this case in particular, through changes in the shareholder body, generational changes and especially by the inclusion of the professional management team, for the improvement of the key performance indicators, including the EFQM score.

Value Added: The implementation of a management model will lead management to a leadership style conducive to value creation and results in terms of quality, and human and financial capital based on effective organizational performance.

Recommendations: Phased implementation, with the creation and development of pilot areas, is particularly beneficial to an organization’s culture, and also for engaging people via the cascading communication process.
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus as a problem of modern medicine
Authors: Todoriko Liliia , Crisan-Dabija Radu , Semianiv Ihor , Shevchenko Olga , Ostrovskyi Mykola , Yeremenchuk Inga , Pidverbetska Olena 
Published: May 2022

Abstract

Aims: To carry out a comprehensive retrospective assessment of the prevalence, features and course of treatment of patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM).

Materials and Methods: Our study is based on a retrospective analysis of statistical data obtained from 762 current and former MDR-TB patients (74% of patients with resistance only to first-line drugs – isoniazid (H) and rifampin (R); 36% with resistance to H, R and second-line drugs) included in the register of tuberculosis (TB) patients from different regions of Ukraine and the Grodno region of the Republic of Belarus between 2015 and 2019.

Results and Discussion: In both groups of the study recurrent TB prevailed: 49 cases (55.7%) of relapse TB compared to 39 cases (44.3%) of primary TB in the main group; 363 cases (53.9%) of relapse TB compared to 311 (46.1%) primary TB in the control group (P < 0.05). The rate of successful treatment in the control group is higher than in the main group (64.7% vs. 61.4%; P < 0.05). A significant difference between the two groups was observed owing to the difference in frequency of treatment, which in the main group has recorded 27.3%, as against 40.3% in the control group (almost two times lower; P < 0.05).

Conclusions: The association between TB and DM increases the morbidity, chemoresistance and proportion of recurrences. Pulmonary TB developed significantly more often in middle-aged patients with type 2 DM with moderate and severe states, with subcompensated form and with a complicated course.
COVID-19 complicated by multiple germs infection -case report and short literature review
Authors: Pohrib Ionela , Stanciu Ionuț Valentin , Cernat Roxana Carmen , Danteș Elena , Arghir Oana Cristina , Fildan Ariadna Petronela , Tofolean Doina Ecaterina 
Published: May 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is characterised by a varied clinical picture. In some cases the evolution may be unfavourable, progressing to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Clinical case: A 70-years-old woman, with multiple comorbidities, was admitted for low-grade fever, dry cough and loss of appetite, symptoms that started 4 days prior to hospitalisation. She was initially diagnosed with mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). On the 18th day of illness, there was an increase in inflammatory markers, progression of radiological lesions and SpO2 dropped to 88% room air. Treatment with tocilizumab, remdesivir and high-flow oxygen therapy was initiated. Chest Computed tomography with pulmonary artery angiography ruled out suspected pulmonary embolism, but revealed a new pneumonic process and right pleural effusion, therefore antibiotic therapy was started. Imaging reassessment revealed excavation of the pneumonic process and persistence of pleural effusion. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) retesting for SARSCOV2 was negative and the patient was transferred to another hospital to undergo bronchoscopy and continue the treatment. Bacteriological examination of the induced sputum revealed the presence of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, and in the bronchial aspirate was isolated Legionella pneumophilla; whereas the pharyngeal exudate highlighed the presence of Candida glabrata. Finally, the evolution was favorable. The patient was discharged with the recommendation to continue antibiotic therapy at home.

Conclusions: The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 infection may be unpredictable, the superinfection with other pathogens may influence the prognosis and progression of the disease.
Network of Dedicated Bus Lanes: A Solution to Increase the Accessibility of the Urban Intermodal Transport
Authors: Costescu Dorinela , Stere Armand Șerban , Șerban Alin Marian 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
The public transport system has an essential role in the sustainability of the urban environment. The accessibility is one of the critical functions for the increase of public transport efficiency. In this framework, the paper presents a methodology to enhance the accessibility of the public transport network. The methodology aims to design a network of dedicated bus lanes to operate in areas with low accessibility and improve the connections to metro and tram lines that provide rapid and high-capacity services.
The Decision-Making Analysis on End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Extending Producer Responsibility Policy in the Context of Remanufacturing
Authors: Yu Zhang , Khan Syed Abdul Rehman 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
For ensuring an ideal recycling rate, the extending producer responsibility (Extending Producer Responsibility) has been recognized by more and more governments. And an increasing number of original vehicle manufacturers (Original Vehicle Manufacturers) participated in their End-of-Life vehicles (End-of-Life Vehicles) reusing to fulfil their social responsibility. The Original Vehicle Manufacturers can do well in auto parts remanufacturing due to their knowledge and skills of vehicle manufacturing, and the third-party vehicle recyclers are more capable of recycling the End-of-Life Vehicles due to their skills and facilities of waste recycling. To better improve the End-of-Life Vehicle reusing businesses and improve the efficiency and quality of End-of-Life Vehicle recycling and remanufacturing, this research built a remanufacturing system with dual-cycle End-of-Life Vehicle recycling. Moreover, for the well operation of this system, the researchers established the game model between Original Vehicle Manufacturers and third-party recyclers with the government involved and analyzed this model with evolutionary game theory. This research found that there are two evolutionary stable strategies (ESS) for the two groups. For well operation of remanufacturing system with dual-cycle End-of-Life Vehicle recycling, the government need to use the Extending Producer Responsibility policy to impose strict restrictions on Original Vehicle Manufacturers doing End-of-Life Vehicle recycling through promoting Original Vehicle Manufacturers’ recycling quantity standard and the penalty for insufficient End-of-Life Vehicle recycling. Further, this research also found that the licensing fee that the third-party recycler needs to pay the Original Vehicle Manufacturer for getting the recycling business plays a vital role in the ESS.
Are The Effect of Housing Prices on Bank Performance Different Among Korean Commercial, Regional and Specialized Banks?
Authors: Heonyong Jung 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
This study analyzes the effect of housing prices on banking performance in Korea. The findings of the study reveal that the impact of housing price changes on banking performance was different in the commercial banks, regional banks and specialized banks. This seems to be due to the different characteristics of each bank. The three types of banks in Korea have different functions, and thus the impact of changes in housing prices on their respective banking performance is different. Therefore, it would be desirable for Korea’s financial regulatory authorities to draw up policies and perform its supervisory functions in consideration of these points.
Considerations Upon the Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Romanian Economic Environment
Authors: Diana-Elena Velica Cârciumărescu , Lucian Belascu , Alexandra Horobet 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
The modern economy has faced, over time, several economic crises. They have determined changes in the behaviour of economic agents and a natural evolution towards the current entrepreneurial environment, taking into account the structural, quantitative, and qualitative dynamics of economic activity, general economic development goals, and technological progress. Starting with the first half of year 2020, most of the world was marked by a completely different situation - the health crisis generated by the SARS Cov-2 virus, with powerful and immediate negative effects at the level of both developing economies and stronger countries. The measures imposed by the Romanian government for crisis management during the state of emergency and alert generated the restriction or even suspension of the activity of diverse economic sectors. Limiting the freedom of movement of the population has led to habits change and reorientation of the consumers towards online markets. The markets had a chain reaction that generated a decrease in production capacity within the manufacturing industry, automotive industry and related, interconnected activities. The main objective of the paper is to analyse how the pandemics affected different Romanian sectors and to identify appropriate tools for market correction and orientation, based on a quantitative and qualitative analysis with the use of preliminary data available on the National Institute of Statistics and Trade Register database. The analysis reveals the pandemic’s effect on national accounts, GDP components, and the short-term impact on companies.
Oil Price, Gold Price, and the Equity Market Nexus in South Africa: Evidence from Bootstrap ARDL
Authors: Samour Ahmed , MOYO DELANI , TURSOY TURGUT 
Published: May 2022

This paper aims to give novel evidence by examining the impact of oil price, gold price on the equity market of South Africa (JSE), by employing the newly established bootstrap (B-ARDL) approach as suggested by (McNown et al., 2018). The ARDL, Dynamic OLS (DOLS), Canonical Cointegrating Regression (CCR), and Fully Modified OLS (FMOLS) testing approaches are used in analyzing a long-term linkage among the selected parameters. Furthermore, the Granger causality (GC) testing approach is adopted to test the causality amidst the selected parameters. The outcomes of ARDL, FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR tests discovered that gold price has an inverse influence on the equity market in South Africa. In contrast, oil prices affect positively the South African equity market. The Granger causality revealed a uni-direction from gold price, oil price to equity market ( ln ). The paper suggests that gold is a secure investment asset that should be used to protect against risks and the positive interaction between oil prices and equity market fluctuations implies that oil should not be used as a hedge towards equity market uncertainty in South Africa.
A quasi-experimental study to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills in novice medical students taught by George and Doto’s five-step method compared to those taught by the traditional approach (SODOTO)
Authors: Paralikar Swapnil , Shah Chinmay , Kapoor Anil , Parmar Upesh 
Published: May 2022

Objectives:
The aim of this study was to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills by George and Doto’s five step method compared to the Traditional SODOTO approach, and to ascertain the perception of the students regarding these diverse methods.

Materials and Methods:
Fifty-four 2nd MBBS 1st semester students posted in the Department of Medicine at GMERS, Gotri, were enrolled for the study. After teaching the theory, both groups were taught per abdomen (P/A) examination and respiratory system (R/S) examination – one system by the five-step method and the other by the SODOTO approach. Skill acquisition was tested by pre-validated checklists. Finally, feedback was collected on the perception of students using a pre-validated questionnaire. The data were analysed using GraphPad.

Results:
There was an average 20% improvement (P < 0.001) in the group taught by the five-step method compared to the one taught by the traditional approach (P/A – 45.14/60 [5.64] vs. 57.86/60 [1.83] [Group B vs. Group A]) (R/S examination – 26.17/40 [6.65] vs. 34.79/40 [3.56] [Group A vs. Group B]).

Conclusion:
George and Doto’s five-step method has been found to be more effective than the traditional SODOTO approach.