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Energy Policy of the Baltic States in the Post-Soviet Period
Authors: Mudriievska I. 
Published: February 2022

The energy policy of the Baltic States in the post-Soviet period, which aims to reduce energy dependence on Russia with an emphasis on promoting national interests is studied at the article.It is noted that the process of the energy sector’ modernizationof Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is aimed at strengthening energy security and creating conditions for energy independence, increasing the energy efficiency of economies of these countries. The main directions of the energy policy’ implementation of the Baltic States are outlined.Attention is paid to the fact that modernization programs of the energy sector include the widespread introduction of energy saving technologies, in particular, the use of renewable energy sources.
The conditions of functioning of the Baltic States’ energy systems at the time of independence are considered. We are talking about energy, raw materials, infrastructure dependence on a single energy supplier – the Russian Federation.
It is noted about the Baltic energy market interconnection plan (BEMIP).The importance of commissioning the LNG terminal in Klaipeda (Lithuania) and the construction of new projects for the transportation of natural gas – GIPL, Balticconnector іs emphasid.Peculiarities of synchronization of electric networks of the Baltic States with the Continental European Network (CEN) are analyzed.A brief description of the energy sector of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in the conditions of independence has been made.
It is noted about the EU’s position on the development of the Baltic States’energy sector.It is emphasized that the Baltic States have managed to get the support of the EU in their efforts to strengthen energy security.It is concluded that due to the stable position of the Baltic States and the EU in the direction of implementing new projects for energy supply and energy sources, the Baltic States are partially getting rid of energy dependence from Russia.Thanks to EU assistance, the implementation of a common energy policy, the involvement of new partners, the renewal of energy supply routes, and the diversification of energy supply sources, the Baltic States are gradually moving away from energy isolation.
Integration Processes in the States of the South Caucasus and the Impact of Military Conflicts on their Course in Post-Soviet time
Authors: Tkachenko I. 
Published: February 2022

The study examines the key aspects of the integration processes taking place in the states of the South Caucasus after the collapse of the USSR, primarily military conflicts as a result of the unbalanced ethnic policy of the former metropolis. And it is they that largely determine the course and direction of the integration policy of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. The methodology of the work is in the use of a comparative-historical and problem-research method of research combined with a critical analysis of researches related to the process of the post-Soviet transformation of the South Caucasus. The scientific novelty of the research lies in expanding the scientific understanding of the peculiarities of the existence of the newly independent states of the South Caucasus, determining the degree of influence of military conflicts on the integration prospects of the countries of the region. Analysis of studies, publications in the media, speeches and statements of the leaders of states allows us to determine how the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian-Georgian confrontations in Abkhazia and South Ossetia are reflected in the foreign policy course and the search for allies to resolve them.
It has been established that the course of integration processes in the South Caucasus is still under the influence and serious pressure from the Russian Federation, which actively hinders the integration intentions of the countries of the region. The search for its place in the new realities of the era of independence has become the reason for such a phenomenon as a multi-vector foreign policy. At the same time, it is obvious that as a result of military conflicts, the vector of Georgia's integration is aimed at the state’s entry into NATO as a guarantor of security against Russia's neo-imperial aggression. Armenia, as an aggressor in the Karabakh conflict, chose a generally pro-Russian integration vector, while Azerbaijan focused on an alliance with Turkey.
Cardiac myotropes as a novel inotropic treatment for patients of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Authors: Khanzada Mikail , Hassan Muhammad Faateh , Muzaffar Muhammad Ali 
Published: February 2022

Heart failure with reduced ejection (HFrEF) fraction is a common affliction of heart failure patients. It is defined as an ejection fraction of less or equal to 35% caused by a decrease in systolic function5 (1). Causes include coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congenital heart defects, high blood pressure and diabetes. Heart failure is a common condition in Pakistan estimated by some studies to have 2.8 million patients in the country (2). As heart transplants are to date not performed in Pakistan, physicians rely on treatments such as mechanical circulatory assist devices such as left ventricular assist devices, drugs such as inotropes, diuretics and beta blockers for patient’s treatment. Among the medical treatments, a new class of inotropes, cardiac myotrope, omecamtive mecarbil is pending US FDA approval.
Omecamtiv mecarbil promotes increased interaction between myosin and actin, increasing the force, efficiency and duration of cardiac muscle contraction without affecting cytosolic calcium thereby having no negative outcomes such as arrhythmias or ischemia(3). Whereas traditional inotropic agents such as catecholamines, phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitors, sodium-potassium adenosine triphosphatase inhibitors have shown- through their calcium-based mechanisms- to have negative side effects such as arrhythmias, increased oxygen demand and mortality(4). Long-term use of catecholamines and phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitors such been shown through both observational cohort and randomized clinical trials to increase mortality in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (3). Conventional inotropes are widely used in heart failure patients experiencing cardiogenic shock (3) thereby increasing the likelihood of long-term negative effects. The recent GALACTIC-HF double blind trial has shown omecamtiv mecarbil to improve cardiac function, ventricular wall stress and reverse ventricular remodeling without any negative effects on renal function, blood pressure or heart rate shown by current heart failure therapies (1).
While continued research and drug development is needed, myotropes such as omecamtiv mecarbil seem to be a promising, less dangerous alternative to traditional inotropic treatments for HFrEF patients. Further drug development may produce even more effective drugs of the same class. More detailed analysis of the GALACTIC-HF trial as well as subsequent trials are still needed to cement the effectiveness and safety of myotropes. The large number of chronic heart failure patients in the country will need a safe, long term treatment for the foreseeable future, this need can easily be filled by current and future mytotropic drugs for improved heart function.
Assessing the senior management support and approach to business digitisation. The case of top Finish and Spanish companies
Authors: Garcia-Ortega Beatriz , Galan-Cubillo Javier , De-Miguel-Molina Blanca 
Published: February 2022

Busines digitisation represents a milestone for companies’ prospects, and senior management support is one of the key aspects for its successful implementation. However, this support through their discourse has been underexplored. This paper contributes in this direction, by taking the cases of the top Finish and Spanish companies listed in the OMXH 25 and IBEX 35 respectively, with Finland at the top of the list of European Union countries in terms of business digitisation and Spain in the average, as benchmarks for examining the letters of top managers in annual reports in relation to their support and drivers approach. The results show that yet in both countries a relevant part of top managers does not show this support, more pronounced in Spanish companies. In addition, the weight of each block of drivers to support business digitisation identified in the literature also differs between the two countries, with the top managers of Finish companies showing a more customer-driven approach, and in the case of Spain a more business-driven approach, whereas sustainability is the least mentioned driver in both cases, as an aspect to improve.
Far- and Near Range Measurements with a Synthetic Aperture Radar for Educational Purposes and Comparison of Two Different Signal Processing Algorithms
Authors: Berg Jonas , Müller Simon , Diewald Andreas R. 
Published: February 2022

Abstract. In this paper two simple synthetic aperture radar (SAR) methods are applied on data from a 24 GHz FMCW radar implemented on a linear drive for educational purposes.
The data of near and far range measurements are evaluated using two different SAR signal processing algorithms featuring 2D-FFT and frequency back projection (FBP) method (Moreira et al., 2013).
A comparison of these two algorithms is performed concerning runtime, image pixel size, azimuth and range resolution.
The far range measurements are executed in a range of 60 to 135 m by monitoring cars in a parking lot.
The near range measurement from 0 to 5 m are realised in a measuring chamber equipped with absorber foam and nearly ideal targets like corner reflectors.
The comparison of 2D-FFT and FBP algorithm shows that both deliver good and similar results for the far range measurements but the runtime of the FBP algorithm is up to 150 times longer as the 2D-FFT runtime.
In the near range measurements the FBP algorithm displays a very good azimuth resolution and targets which are very close to each other can be separated easily.
In contrast to that the 2D-FFT algorithm has a lower azimuth resolution in the near range, thus targets which are very close to each other, merge together and cannot be separated.
ANALISIS KINERJA LALU LINTAS PADA PEMBANGUNAN JEMBATAN CIPAMURUYAN
Authors: Rahman Muhamad Agung , Nugraha Nunu 
Published: February 2022

The construction of Cipamuruyan Bridge will result in increase in the traffic load. The traffic load due to the construction of the Cipamuruyan Bridge will have an impact on the performance of road network services around the construction area. Traffic performance analysis is prepared to anticipate traffic impacts that arise around the Cipamuruyan Bridge construction area.
This research was carried out at the location of the planned Cipamuruyan Bridge construction on the Bogor – Sukabumi road. The data used is the volume of traffic on the Bogor - Sukabumi road which was surveyed on weekends and weekdays.
The results of traffic performance analysis show that the value of the Degree of Saturation (DS) is almost the same between the current condition and the condition at the time of construction with the service level of the degree of saturation being D and E for weekends and weekdays. Meanwhile, the value of the Degree of Saturation (DS) for the current condition compared to the condition when the bridge was operational decreased by 0.481 for weekends and 0.519 for weekdays with the level of service level of saturation being B.
From Tropical Flora to Neotropical Flora: José Cuatrecasas and his botanical works
Authors: López-Sánchez José María 
Published: February 2022

The aim of this article is to present the life and professional trajectory of José Cuatrecasas Arumí (1903-1996), one of the 20th century's most important Spanish botanists. Therefore, this is a historical study that intends to link the historical circumstances Cuatrecasas experienced with his training as a botanist. This Catalan botanist developed his work in various settings (Barcelona, Madrid, Geneva, Berlin) from his early studies to his doctorate and postdoctoral training, but he began to take an interest in tropical flora from the late 1920s and, more importantly, from the 1930s onwards, when he obtained a chair of botany at the Facultad de Farmacia of the Universidad de Madrid and also became part of the Real Jardín Botánico of Madrid by directing its Tropical Flora Section. The Civil War permanently disrupted the development of his scientific career in Spain, as his Republican militancy forced him into exile. Initially in Colombia and later in the United States, Cuatrecasas continued his lines of research on tropical flora, completing them in the 1960s with an ambitious project in the field of Neotropical Flora. This is how the life and scientific curriculum of one of the best Spanish botanists of the 20th century was forged.
THEODICY : MENGGUGAT KEADILAN ALLAH?
Authors: Latumahina Dina Elisabeth 
Published: February 2022

Melihat kondisi-kondisi di atas, sangatlah penting bagi Gereja-gereja Tuhan dan hamba-hamba Tuhan di Indonesia memikirkan secara serius untuk memberikan pemahaman yang benar kepada setiap orang Kristen mengenai cara dan sikap yang benar ketika menghadapi masalah. Martyn Lloyd dalam bukunya Ketika Iman Diadili, mengatakan bahwa untuk menjawab pertanyaan dan kebingungan sekitar theodicy, harus ada pendekatan yang benar karena sebagian besar masalah dan kebingungan dalam kehidupan orang Kristen adalah cara pendekatan yang tidak benar. Yang dimaksud dengan pendekatan yang benar adalah cara berpikir rohani bukan rasional. Cara berpikir yang sesuai dengan cara Tuhan melalui firmanNya dan bukan cara manusia yang dianggap logis yang sesuai dengan rasio atau otaknya. Misalnya: manusia sering ingin mendapatkan jawaban yang gamblang dan cepat terhadap masalah tertentu,namun Alkitab tidak selalu mengajarkan manusia tentang satu cara. Manusia juga sering panik dan cepat mengambil kesimpulan salah bila hal-hal yang tidak diharapkan terjadi atau jika menurutnya Allah memperlakukannya dengan cara yang ‘aneh.’ Dalam setiap keadaan, kita harus mengetahui cara bertindak yang tepat. Berpikir secara rohani juga artinya bahwa orang Kristen harus melihat keadilan Allah dari perspektif-Nya sendiri karena KedaulatanNya dan bukan dari perspektif manusiawinya yang bagaimanapun sangat terbatas. Jika orang Kristen mempunyai perspektif yang benar tentang keadilan Allah seperti yang dinyatakan dalam firman-Nya, mereka mampu menghadapi kesulitan apapun yang Allah izinkan tanpa meragukan keadilan dan kasih-Nya. Yang pasti adalah: Hati Allah sungguh-sungguh remuk ketika umat-Nya sedang mengalami penderitaan yang dalam karena kita sangat berharga bagi-Nya (Yes 43:4; Mzm 8:5). Dia mengasihi kita dengan kasih yang tak terbatas. Dia ada di sana, di tempat kita di siksa, dipenjara, di rumah kita yang terbakar atau hanyut atau yang tinggal puing-puing, atau di antara keluarga kita yang hilang. Bagaimana kita dapat memahami Allah dengan keadaan seperti ini? Tidak lain, harus berpegang dan percaya akan sifat-sifat-Nya yang tidak berubah bahkan ketika Dia tidak dapat dipahami. Sebagai orang beriman, kita perlu mempercayai ada waktunya Allah, bahkan ketika segala sesuatunya terlihat begitu terlambat. Masalah bisa datang silih berganti baik terhadap pribadi maupun kelompok, persekutuan atau gereja, anggota atau masyarakat dan lain-lain. Tetapi Allah tidak pernah mengingkari firman dan janji-Nya sendiri. Pada waktu dan cara-Nya-lah, Dia pasti menunjukkan keadilan-Nya bagi orang yang terus berharap kepada-Nya. Oleh karena itu : Let’s God to be God ! Amin !
Pertimbangan variabel kesadaran stakeholder pada tingkat pengembalian produk dalam kerangka kerja sistem dinamik untuk rantai pasok terbalik terintegrasi
Authors: Ambarwati Laksmi , Rusmiati Emi 
Published: February 2022

Teknologi membawa disrupsi dalam berbagai hal, mulai dari kecepatan dari produksi barang, perubahan pola permintaan dan membawa konsekuensi ke lingkungan dan menyebabkan masalah serius limbah elektronik Rantai pasok terbalik sebagai bagian dari ekonomi sirkular menjadi salah satu cara untuk mengurangi dampak lingkungan dari perubahan teknologi yang begitu pesat. Penelitian kerangka kerja sistem dinamik lebih banyak terfokus pada forward logistics dan belum banyak penelitian pada reverse logistics karena kompleksitas alami yang dimilikinya. Namun demikian kerangka kerja sistem dinamik yang dijadikan model dasar untuk pengembangan sudah cukup komprehensif memasukkan kompleksitas faktor-faktor yang penting dan berpengaruh dalam modelnya. Salah satu faktor penting dalam reverse logistics pada rantai pasok terbalik adalah adanya pengembalian produk, dalam penelitian ini merupakan telepon seluler. Untuk itu pada penelitian ini, penulis berusaha memasukkan variabel tambahan yaitu variabel kesadaran pengembalian produk dari stakeholder utama dalam rantai pasok terbalik, yaitu konsumen, retailer dan pemanufaktur untuk membantu meningkatkan tingkat pengembalian produk pada model eksisting dengan skenario pengembalian produk ke manufatur sebagai alternatif produksi tambahan selain opsi produksi. Penelitian ini melakukan simulasis sistem dinamik dan melihat seberapa besar pengaruh dari variabel yang ditambahkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel kesadaran meningkatkan pengembalian produk bahkan ketika tidak ada faktor-faktor lain yang berpengaruh. Penelitian lanjutan dapat dilakukan untuk melihat pengaruh variabel tambahan pada 2 skenario lain pada model dasar.
RAGAM BAHASA DALAM KOMUNIKASI VIRTUAL KELOMPOK PEMAIN GAME ONLINE POINT BLANK MELALUI MEDIA SOSIAL DISCORD UNTUK MENCAPAI KEMENANGAN
Authors: Ramadhan Ihsan , Puspita Ratna , Nurhaliza Wa Ode Sitti 
Published: February 2022

Game online yang terhubung melalui jaringan internet mempertemukan para pemain yang berada di lokasi berbeda. Namun, para pemain ini bertemu untuk hobi dan tujuan yang sama, yakni menang. Karena itu, para pemain game online yang berada di lokasi berbeda ini pun kemudian membentuk kelompok untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut. Penelitian ini akan memfokuskan pada komunikasi para pemain game dalam sebuah kelompok yang sama melalui aplikasi tambahan Discord. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian pendekatan kualitatif, dengan metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Etnografi virtual. Penelitian ini dibuat dengan maksud mengetahui bagaimana penggunaan ragam bahasa kelompok pemain game online sebagai komunikasi dalam ruang virtual menggunakan aplikasi ketiga seperti Discord dalam mencapai tujuan untuk menang. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan Komunikasi virtual yang terjadi di dalam Discord pada komunitas pemain game online Point Blank terjadi pada ruang publik, sehingga semua anggota bisa melihat pesan yang dikirim oleh anggota lainnya. Komunikasi virtual antaranggota yang terjadi kerap memuat bahasa-bahasa yang mengandung unsur ejekan ke sesama anggota lainnya, namun bahasa-bahasa ejekan yang digunakan tidak menggunakan bahasa yang vulgar atau frontal yang bisa mengarah pada tindakan cyberbullying ataupun penghinaan, lebih kepada bahasa ejekan yang halus tanpa mengandung unsur SARA dan hanya sekedar lelucon kepada sesama anggota komunitas.
Expediente, Ficha Catalográfica e Sumário
Authors: SAMU 192 Regional Fortaleza NEP 
Published: February 2022

Este é o primeiro número da Revista Chronos Urgência. Com o tema "Vidas e Tempos" esperamos fornecer ao leitor referências sobre o "tempo na vida" e sobre a "vida no tempo", com foco nas urgências e emergências. A vida, em seu contínuo processo autopoiético, nos solicita uma constante capacidade adaptativa e criativa para manter a sua organização. São contínuas as situações em que urgem ações capazes de conservá-la, permitindo sua emergência a cada instante. Urgência e emergência como fundamentos capazes de conservar a vida, a tempo para manter o seu devir, no tempo, são os fundamentos da Revista Chronos Urgência. Esperamos histórias ainda não contadas, narrativas, experiências e resultados que possam contribuir, cada vez mais, com a qualidade da atuação de profissionais e pessoas que se dedicam à vida de outras. Em fluxo contínuo, os artigos serão publicados à medida que forem aprovados pela Equipe Editorial. Retorne para ver as novidades ou faça o seu cadastro como leitor para ser avisado de novas publicações. Gratidão é a palavra que nos representa nesse momento!
Pengenalan dan Pencegahan Hipertensi Serta Pengecekan Tekanan Darah
Authors: Sartika Dasopang Eva , Febrika Zebua Nilsya , Nadia Syarifah , Ginting Ernawaty , Natalia Siahaan Dessy , Saputri Muharni , Julianti Tambunan Ika , Fujiko Muflihah , Rahmi Ningrum Siti , Anggraini Dea , Hasanah Fenny , Juniar Anna 
Published: February 2022

Hipertensi merupakan kondisi medis dengan prevalensi tinggi, dimana merupakan suatu sindrom atau kumpulan gejala kardiovaskuler yang progresif sebagai akibat dari kondisi lain yang kompleks dan saling berhubungan. Banyak masyarakat yang belum menyadari pemicu hipertensi adalah dari pola hidup sehari-hari yang salah. Maka perlu di berikan informasi dan edukasi sehingga masyarakat dapat mengenal dan mencegah penyakit hipertensi sejak dini. Sehingga prevalensi terhadap hipertensi akan menurun. Metode penyampaian informasi dan edukasi yang disampaikan yaitu dengan cara persentase. Hasil kegiatan ini meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat terhadap penyakit hipertensi
Relating Innovativeness to Customer’s Satisfaction in Public-Sector Banks: Moderating Role of Top-Management Support
Authors: Sultan Muhammad Faisal , Khoso Javed Nabi , Mahesar Shuja Ahmed , Husnain Baqir 
Published: February 2022

In recent years, business organizations have been compelled to compete in the competitive environment and to advance innovativeness, provide improved product and service quality and respond effectively to dynamic demands and preferences. Studies on corporate entrepreneurship are now common in Pakistan. Although most of the studies tend to explore the link between corporate entrepreneurship & a firm’s growth, however, there is also a need to check the relationship of corporate entrepreneurship with other elements of growth. Therefore, this study tries to explore the effect of innovation as a part of corporate entrepreneurship on customer’s satisfaction with the reference of middle-level management of public sector banks. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire which was analyzed through SMART-PLS. The results indicate that there is a definite relationship between corporate entrepreneurship and customer satisfaction, whereas the support of top management is also a potent variable in the context of public sector banks. This study, therefore, will be beneficial for increasing understanding and theory building criteria. The empirical findings of the study also reflected that innovation is a significant predictor of customer satisfaction and moderation of top management support is significant to foster customer satisfaction. The study offers managerial implications and future research recommendations on the basis of the findings.