Main Positive Effects Research Articles

대학생의 스트레스, 자아탄력성 및 학교생활적응의 관계

This study was conducted using a survey method among college students in Region K to verify the relationship between perceived stress, ego-resilience, and school adaptation. Specifically, the data was collected using the university stress, ego-resilience, and school adaptations scale, and a total of 350 copies were analyzed. The data were analyzed using correlational analysis and multiple regression analysis. Results of the study were as follows: First, ego-resilience and social adaptations showed significant positive correlation. but interpersonal relationship stress and ego-resilience showed significant negative correlation. By looking at these results, university students experience more ego-resilience as they have high more social adaptations and more interpersonal relationship stress as they have low ego-resilience. Second, women were showed significant different among stress, ego-resilience and school adaptations of university students Third, as a result of regression analysis on relation of stress, ego-resilience and school adaptations, interpersonal relationship stress and task stress variable were the main predictor and positive effects. Therefore, this study has theoretical and practical implications in that it specifically examined the perceived stress of university students and identified key variables that affect adjustment to school life.

Social Diversity on Corporate Boards in a Country Torn by Civil War

AbstractWe examine how social diversity and inclusiveness on corporate boards affect corporate performance and monitoring in Sri Lanka, a country subject to decades of polarization, civil war, and even genocide. Barely more than a decade after the civil war, we find that board social diversity on the basis of ethnicity, religion, language, gender, and nationality of the board members is positively related to corporate performance, both in terms of stock market performance and accounting returns, and to corporate financial stability. The main positive effects of social diversity derive from ethno-linguistic inclusiveness. The results are confirmed by an instrumental variable approach that addresses endogeneity issues. We find no evidence that inter-personal and moral conflicts or communication problems among board members negatively affect firm performance.

Promoting temporary reuse of brownfield sites for triggering urban transformation

The last economic crisis imposed structural changes on many former industrial areas, leading public and private stakeholders to reconsider the urgency of issues related to the environmental remediation and requalification of areas. Nevertheless, while the remediation and reuse of industrial brownfield sites present an important opportunity for the improvement of urban quality, sustaining the costs of these operations is currently an economic burden for owners or local authorities. For this reason, temporary uses and temporary activities could be a successful way of finding opportunities in periods of uncertainty and crisis, financial market volatility, deindustrialisation and political change. This paper explores the possibility of pursuing temporary reuse in a specific brownfield site in Italy, where urban redevelopment has been halted for far too long. The main positive effects attributed in the literature to temporary reuse are: economic benefits to the owner, users and the broader urban context; social and economic benefits to the local community; increased democratic participation in urban development; adaptability and innovation in the process of urban change; and low costs of implementation.

Selection of the End-Expiratory Pressure for Mechanical Respiratory Support (Review)

End-expiratory pressure remains one of the few parameters of mechanical respiratory support whose values have not been strictly regulated using the evidence-based approach. The absence of «gold standard» for end-expiratory pressure optimization together with its obvious significant contribution to the efficiency and safety of respiratory support has driven the search for the optimal method of choosing its values for several decades.Aim of the review: to identify the optimal methods for determining the values of end-expiratory pressure based on the analysis of its positive and negative effects in the used strategies of mechanical respiratory support.Material and methods. We analyzed 165 papers from the PubMed, Scopus, and RSCI databases of medical and biological publications. Among them we selected 86 sources that most completely covered the following subjects: respiratory support, end-expiratory pressure, recruitment, ventilation-perfusion relationships, metabolography, and gas analysis.Results. We outlined the main positive and negative effects of the end-expiratory pressure with regard to both lung biomechanical characteristics and pulmonary perfusion. The evolution of views on the methods of determining optimal values of the end-expiratory pressure was reviewed with the emphasis on a certain «fixation» of the scientific community in recent decades concerning the opening of the alveoli. The promising techniques based on the analysis of the diffusion capacity of the lungs were presented.Conclusion. Focusing on mechanical lung opening prevents the scientific community from advancing in the optimization of the end-expiratory pressure. Dynamic assessment of pulmonary diffusion efficiency provides a new perspective on the issue, offering additional ways to the development of «gold standard».

Transitioning out of illegalization: Cross-border mobility experiences

It is known that opportunities to cross borders legally, acquired through regularization programs, are acknowledged by previously illegalized migrants as one of the main positive effects of obtaining a residence permit. However, the impact of these policies has rarely been investigated through the “mobility lens.” To fulfill this gap, this study aims, through a case study, (1) to assess how obtaining a residence permit after having endured years of illegalization affects migrants' cross-border mobility and (2) to identify the direct and indirect transformative effects triggered by these changes in cross-border mobility. Our analysis considers regularization policies as a transformation of mobility regimes in which individual mobility trajectories are embedded. Thirty-nine migrants transitioning out of illegalization through an extraordinary regularization program implemented between 2017 and 2018 in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, were interviewed twice at a time interval of more than 1.5 years. Changes in actual mobility and perceived potential mobility (“motility”) were identified in the narratives. Inductive thematic analysis was used to identify related transformative effects. As a complement, descriptive statistics using two-wave panel data collected among a broader sample of migrants in the same context provided measures of cross-border mobility. Our findings highlight the importance of considering changes related to cross-border mobility when studying the impact of regularization programs on migrants' wellbeing, as they are a crucial ingredient of deeper adjustments occurring in their lives. We emphasize the importance of considering not only the subjective and objective effects triggered by increased actual mobility but also the subjective effects triggered by perceived increased potential mobility. Indeed, becoming aware of the new opportunities to cross borders leads to transforming imagined futures, subjectivities, identities, concerns, and perceived sources of stress, and it affects emotional wellbeing. The findings underline the relevance of a processual approach for two reasons: first, having experienced a long-lasting illegalization and forced immobility continues to affect individuals' experience of cross-border (im)mobility even after regularization; second, the triggered transformative effects take time to develop and observations at different times provide a richer picture.

Perceptions and Experiences of Adolescents with Mental Disorders and Their Parents about Psychotropic Medications in Turkey: A Qualitative Study.

This descriptive phenomenological study aimed to evaluate the perception and experiences of adolescents with mental disorders and their parents about the use of and adherence to psychotropic medications. A total of 12 semi-structured interviews with adolescents between the ages of 12 to 18 who were attending an outpatient psychiatric clinic for children and adolescents and 12 interviews with parents were conducted between October 2021 and January 2022 in Manisa, Turkey. Colaizzi’s phenomenological interpretation method was used for the analysis of the participants’ statements. Our study highlights the main positive effects of psychotropic medication and barriers to medication intake and adherence. Positive effects included symptom management and health improvement. Barriers varied from those directly linked to medication effects (e.g., negative side effects or lack of perceived effect) to personal barriers (e.g., forgetting to take medication or feelings of not being oneself due to medication intake) and societal barriers. In general, the barriers were reflected in concerns related to long-term consequences, such as medication dependence, and in concerns about diminished life prospects. Possible recommendations to improve the use of and adherence to psychotropic medication among adolescents include educating adolescents and parents not only about treatment options but also about mental disorders.

Evaluation of phytohormones and hydrogen peroxide in the corn crop (Zea mays L.)

The use of environmentally friendly growth promoters and chemical agents in agricultural production is an important and favorable challenge, since it would reduce the use of agrochemicals and therefore less pollution for the field. The main objectives of this study were to make treatments on corn crops with auxins, gibberellins and hydrogen peroxide; as well as determining what the main positive or negative effects are. A factorial experiment design was carried out with five experiments which were: 1) auxins, 2) gibberellins, 3) Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), 4) auxins-gibberellins and 5) control; the crop was corn, soil and plant samplings were made every 20 days, the variables analyzed in the plant were stem diameter, stem size, number of leaves and root size; the soil was analyzed for nitrites, nitrates, pH, EC and Eh; a statistical analysis was performed with these (ANOVA and Tukey's test). The five experiments were carried out and according to the results obtained, it can be said that the best treatments are those in which H2O2 and auxins were used, since these were in which the crop presented the highest values ​​of the variables analyzed in the plant. These results suggest that in subsequent studies experiments using phytohormones and H2O2 together.

Influence of entrepreneurial ecosystems on innovation ecosystems in peripheral regions: the case of the Champagne-Ardenne region

ABSTRACT The relationship between innovation ecosystems (IEs) and entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs), particularly in peripheral regions (PRs), is understudied. Our aim is to explore the attributes of EEs in PRs and their influence on IE outcomes (i.e. synergies, innovations, and value co-creation). Specifically, we established a framework of 16 attributes grouped into cultural, social, and material categories and highlighted some of the strengths and weaknesses of EEs in PRs. We then used this framework for Champagne-Ardenne, a French PR, through a qualitative study of 15 key stakeholders in EEs. Results indicate that of the 16 attributes, 4 have two main positive effects (entrepreneurial success stories and local leadership and governance) and two main negative effects (stakeholder power imbalance and precarious human capital) on IE outcomes. The remaining attributes show mixed effects on IE outcomes. We suggest that entrepreneurs and policymakers improve IE outcomes by considering the specific impact of these attributes.

Environmental impact of Aposelemis dam and tunnel water supply project in NE Crete, Greece

The current investigation concerns the impact observed at natural and human environment, due to the implementation of the Aposelemis water supply project, as additional aqueduct of Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos cities, as well as other important tourist areas, in NE Crete, Greece. Aposelemis project is differentiated from standard water supply dam projects, through a special component of an underground tunnel that diverts uphill surface water from Lasithi Plateau into the reservoir. The study concerns the first years of project’s operation, and focuses at four affected areas, namely the Lasithi Plateau upland area, dam’s region, river estuary and water supplied cities. The investigation was based on various site visits, while a significant aspect involves local stakeholders’ observation, opinion and perception on the environmental impact of the project in everyday life, through four detailed questionnaires posed to the affected areas’ population. The recorded consequences were characterized as positive or negative and evaluated according to their size and importance, estimated for the current period and also for the future. Among the main positive effects are urban areas’ drinking water supply and improved upland plateau’s flood water drainage, while among the negative consequences appear multiple water resources’ impacts and feelings of downstream lakeside residents. The investigation indicates the initial environmental impact and sets the basis for further future research towards sustainability.

THE IMPACT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURIST INDUSTRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT

The article considers the topical issue of the impact of the tourism industry on the environment.
 The main goal is to analyze the current state of the environment and the impact on it of the tourism industry of Ukraine. Informative-analytical methods, comparison methods, etc. were used during the research.
 The quality of the environment, both natural and artificial, is important for the tourism industry. However, the relationship of the tourism industry in Ukraine with the environment is complex. The tourism industry involves many activities that can have a negative impact on the environment. Many of these impacts are related to the construction of general infrastructure objects such as roads and airports, tourist facilities, including resorts, hotels, restaurants, shops, marinas and more. The negative consequences of the development of the tourism industry can gradually destroy the environment, the resources on which it depends.
 On the other hand, the tourism industry has the potential to create a beneficial impact on the environment, contributes to the protection and preservation of the environment. It is a way to raise awareness of environmental values, and it can serve as a tool to finance the protection of natural areas and increase economic value.
 The paper examines the impact of the tourism industry on natural resources, environmental pollution and the physical environment. In addition, the impact of the tourism industry on the environment on a global scale is analyzed.
 The main positive and negative external effects of the development of the tourism industry of Ukraine are analyzed in the article; the essence of environmental problems of the development of the tourism industry; capital investments for environmental protection by types of environmental measures in Ukraine are analyzed; current costs for environmental protection by types of environmental measures in Ukraine and proposed ways to minimize the negative consequences of the processes “tourism industry ‒ environment”.

ДІДЖИТАЛ-ІНСТРУМЕНТИ УПРАВЛІННЯ КОРПОРАТИВНОЮ КУЛЬТУРОЮ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

The article considers the issue of digitalization of modern enterprises, as well as the relationship between digital tools that are implemented and the corporate culture of the enterprise. Corporate culture plays an important role in the development and implementation of innovative tools to optimize all business processes, as it improves the relationship between management and staff, strengthens staff adaptability to any changes in the organization, makes these processes more manageable and predictable. Digitalization and corporate culture organically intersect in three planes - the external environment, organization and strategy. Accordingly, each level is based on the use of certain digital instruments that are allocated in the study. The mechanism of adaptation of the enterprise to new challenges of digitalization in the conditions of the world pandemic with the use of digital tools and reorganization of the corporate culture management system of the enterprise is also analyzed on the example of the domestic business entity of the NGO "Conditioner". The main directions of digitalization of the enterprise were to adapt corporate values to the format of remote work, increase confidence in the enterprise and stability of its work, understanding the importance of enterprise staff in implementing new digital formats, reasonable work / life balance and implementation of certain elements of biohacking to improve quality of life and work of employees of the organization. A survey of the company's employees was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of digital tools and determine the degree of influence on this process of the updated corporate culture of the enterprise. Among the main positive effects are the generally positive perception of all personnel changes in the company, strengthening relationships with management, more coordinated activities of the whole team in quarantine, reducing staff turnover, more active involvement in improving business processes, increasing motivation of employees at all levels. The main corporate value of the enterprise in the conditions of digitalization of business processes is outlined, it is readiness and fast adaptation to changes, desire to learn new and to master the newest technologies.

Genistein: An Integrative Overview of Its Mode of Action, Pharmacological Properties, and Health Benefits.

Genistein is an isoflavone first isolated from the brooming plant Dyer's Genista tinctoria L. and is widely distributed in the Fabaceae family. As an isoflavone, mammalian genistein exerts estrogen-like functions. Several biological effects of genistein have been reported in preclinical studies, such as the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral activities, the effects of angiogenesis and estrogen, and the pharmacological activities on diabetes and lipid metabolism. The purpose of this review is to provide up-to-date evidence of preclinical pharmacological activities with mechanisms of action, bioavailability, and clinical evidence of genistein. The literature was researched using the most important keyword “genistein” from the PubMed, Science, and Google Scholar databases, and the taxonomy was validated using The Plant List. Data were also collected from specialized books and other online resources. The main positive effects of genistein refer to the protection against cardiovascular diseases and to the decrease of the incidence of some types of cancer, especially breast cancer. Although the mechanism of protection against cancer involves several aspects of genistein metabolism, the researchers attribute this effect to the similarity between the structure of soy genistein and that of estrogen. This structural similarity allows genistein to displace estrogen from cellular receptors, thus blocking their hormonal activity. The pharmacological activities resulting from the experimental studies of this review support the traditional uses of genistein, but in the future, further investigations are needed on the efficacy, safety, and use of nanotechnologies to increase bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.

ОСВІТА ДОРОСЛИХ В УМОВАХ ПАНДЕМІЇ COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed almost all aspects of human existence and it is no longer possible to return to the «norm». The impact of the pandemic is particularly pronounced in the field of education, which has undergone the most comprehensive changes and transformations at this time. Approaches, forms, teaching methods and even the educational environment itself have changed. Adult education as a component of the overall holistic system is also influenced by global effects: not only the requirements for learning of adults have changed, but also the conditions to obtain it. The share of online programs and educational offers in the Internet has grown significantly. The pandemic has increased the importance of basic skills and competencies in modern society, including digital literacy, lifelong learning, critical thinking and others. The analysis revealed the potential of online learning in the field of adult education, which is able to respond quickly to societal changes and acquire a qualitatively new format. According to the results of the analysis, five main positive effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on adult education have been identified: 1) a significant increase in the number of adults studying online; 2) improving the digital competencies of adults; 3) the emergence of new educational platforms and the improvement of existing ones; 4) changing the role of the teacher - tutor, coach, mentor, training consultant; 5) equalization of social inequality in society. The available cases for the creation of educational programs have revealed the need to develop high-quality digital content for teachers and students, innovative methods and techniques for working with it in a pandemic.

Minimal Effects, Maximum Panic: Social Media and Democracy in Latin America

In face of public discourses about the negative effects that social media might have on democracy in Latin America, this article provides a qualitative assessment of existing scholarship about the uses, actors, and effects of platforms for democratic life. Our findings suggest that, first, campaigning, collective action, and electronic government are the main political uses of platforms. Second, politicians and office holders, social movements, news producers, and citizens are the main actors who utilize them for political purposes. Third, there are two main positive effects of these platforms for the democratic process—enabling social engagement and information diffusion—and two main negative ones—the presence of disinformation, and the spread of extremism and hate speech. A common denominator across positive and negative effects is that platforms appear to have minimal effects that amplify pre-existing patterns rather than create them de novo.

User Experience and Effects of an Individually Tailored Transdiagnostic Internet-Based and Mobile-Supported Intervention for Anxiety Disorders: Mixed-Methods Study.

BackgroundInternet interventions have been shown to be effective in treating anxiety disorders. Most interventions to date focus on single disorders and disregard potential comorbidities.ObjectiveThe aim of this mixed-methods study was to investigate feasibility, user experience, and effects of a newly developed individually tailored transdiagnostic guided internet intervention for anxiety disorders.MethodsThis study is an uncontrolled, within-group, baseline, postintervention pilot trial with an embedded qualitative and quantitative process and effect evaluation. In total, 49 adults with anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder n=20, social phobia n=19, agoraphobia without panic n=12, panic with agoraphobia n=6, panic without agoraphobia n=4, subclinical depression n=41) received access to the 7-session intervention. We examined motivation and expectations, intervention use, user experience, impact, and modification requests. Qualitative data were assessed using semistructured interviews and analyzed by qualitative content analysis. Quantitative outcomes included symptom severity of anxiety and depression (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale [HAM-A], Quick Item Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology clinician rating [QIDS-C]), diagnostic status in clinical interviews (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview [MINI]), and web-based self-reports (Generalized Anxiety Disorder–7 [GAD-7], Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale [CES-D], Beck Anxiety Inventory [BAI], Panic and Agoraphobia Scale [PAS], Social Phobia Scale [SPS], Patient Health Questionnaire–9 [PHQ-9]) at baseline and postassessment. Quantitative data was analyzed by comparing within-group means expressed as Cohen d.ResultsAnxiety symptom severity (HAM-A d=1.19) and depressive symptoms (QIDS-C d=0.42) improved significantly, and 54% (21/39) no longer were diagnosed as having any anxiety disorder. The main positive effects were the general improvement of disease burden and attentiveness to feelings and risk situations while the main negative effects experienced were lack of change in disease burden and symptom deterioration. The most prevalent reasons for participation were the advantages of online treatment, symptom burden, and openness toward online treatment. Helpful factors included support, psychoeducation and practicing strategies in daily life; the main hindering factors were too little individualization and being overwhelmed by the content and pace.ConclusionsThe intervention was found to be feasible and results show preliminary data indicating potential efficacy for improving anxiety and depression. The next step should be the evaluation within a randomized controlled trial. Concerning intervention development, it was found that future interventions should emphasize individualization even more in order to further improve the fit to individual characteristics, preferences, and needs.

Народные музыкальные инструменты в субкультуре детства

The article is concerned with the problematics of resource analysis of folk musical instruments in childhood subculture. The features and main characteristics of the childhood subculture are revealed. The sociocultural experience acquired by a child is classified, the options of musical activity and folk instruments as well as the mechanisms of their application in the childhood subculture are distinguished. The attributes of childhood lifesustaining activity are considered, folk musical instruments as the attributes of childhood life-sustaining activity and the features of their functioning are analyzed. The main diff erences and positive effects of folk musical instruments and playing them within the childhood subculture are distinguished and presented, a comparative analysis of their use in the typology of cultures is carried out. The subcultural forms of children’s interaction when playing folk instruments are presented. The key potentials that actively infl uence the formation and development of the modern childhood subculture with the use of folk instruments are identifi ed and substantiated.

Institutional and transport conditions for the development of agricultural exports from the Far East region

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of the state regulation and transport support on the export of agricultural products in the Far East Federal District of Russia. The study identified the two main positive effects the territories of advanced socio-economic development made on the development of the industry: 1) large businesses invested in the crop and livestock sectors, 2) the number of investments in agricultural projects increased. The article also discussed the growing role of China as the Russian Far East trade partner and investor, and the influence of the transportation factor on the growth of the Federal District’s agricultural export potential. The development of the transport infrastructure stimulates the export of agricultural products from the Far East.

ОСНОВНЫЕ ТЕНДЕНЦИИ РАЗВИТИЯ НОВЫХ БАНКОВСКИХ ПРОДУКТОВ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ КАЗАХСТАН

The purpose of the research: to substantiate the main trends in the development of new banking products and offer the most popular new banking product, which contributes to the attractiveness and competitiveness of banks in the Kazakhstan market This article discusses the main trends in the development of new banking products in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was noted that the Kazakhstan market has its own unique characteristics of the development and implementation of financial technologies. It is concluded that one of the priority technological products, which has not yet gained distribution in Kazakhstan at the moment, is online lending. The introduction of such a product into an existing bank will have two main positive effects for its activities: Interest income, the source of which is mainly loans, make up the dominant part of all bank income. Creating the possibility of obtaining this product through remote banking services (hereinafter referred to as RBS) and establishing an automatic “credit” conveyor, that is, a complete integrated process of accepting an application, assessing creditworthiness and issuing a loan, will serve as a driver of the bank's income growth, and lending to the country's economy. The process of transferring registration and issuing a loan to an online form can significantly reduce a part of non-interest expenses.

Impact Analysis of the Young Farmers’ Support Program on Slovenian Dairy Sector Development Using Econometric Modeling Approach

This study analyzes the effects that action 112 of the Rural Development Policy had on the socioeconomic status of Slovenian dairy farms. The data used in this paper were collected from Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN), a database for applicants in action 112 (young farms transferees), from whose applications for participation in this action the data were obtained. Twenty-eight different econometric models were developed during the first stage of the research. The evaluation of the models was subsequently performed by applying valid statistical and econometric criteria. The results reveal the main positive effects that action 112 had on socioeconomic indicators of the dairy farms: number of full-time labor power, number of head of large livestock, total revenue (in euros) and net value added. Statistically significant differences in benefits from action 112 among dairy farms were determined by using two sets of dummy variables: region and level of education. The research in the field of the effect of the rural development policy action support of young farmers on socioeconomics performance of milk farms can make a significant contribution to developing the researchers’ work and policy makers’ decisions. Furthermore, this research is important from the agronomic point of view, since its results support two of the basic goals of Common agricultural policy after 2020: environmental care and conservation of landscape and biodiversity.

Analysis of Low Cost Communication Technologies for V2I Applications

The automated and connected vehicle will be a great technology development and it will change mobility habits. The two main positive effects of its integration are the improvement of road safety and the reduction of pollutant emissions of the vehicles. But first, the technology must be available. With the arrival of 5G (Fifth Generation), it will be a reality. However, the 5G could have some operation failures which could isolate the vehicle from the rest of the infrastructure. So, a solution is required which can improve communication reliability such that, if the 5G would fail, the short/middle range technology integrated will lead the vehicle with V2I communication. This integration would provide a reliable and strong solution. In this work, an analysis of different available communication technologies was carried out with a short/middle range, the selection criteria being lower cost and easy integration with 5G. To contrast the technologies, a validation methodology was developed, which enabled us to evaluate the performance ofV2I applications. We observed a comparatively higher performance of the module nRF24L01+ for V2I communication.