scholarly journals Application of a dynamic model for the coordination of general and private interests of sustainable development at the regional level

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Olga Ivanovna Gorbaneva ◽  
Anton Dmitrievich Murzin ◽  
Tat'yana Yur'evna Anopchenko
Keyword(s):  
Regional Economy ◽  
Federal District ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private Interests ◽  
Production Activity ◽  
Near Term ◽  
One Year ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Term Data

The article presents the results of approbation of the previously presented dynamic socio-ecological-economic model of the synergetic development of individual entities within the South Russian macro-region, which allows to harmonize the general and private interests of each region. The model is investigated on the materials of the Southern Federal District. The identification of the model for the macro-region of the Southern Federal District was carried out on the basis of the data of the website of the State Statistics Committee, which are in the public domain. For identification, the time series of 2005, 2010, 2015-2017 were taken. This choice is explained by both theoretical reasons (a step of five years was chosen for the long-term data and one year for the near-term data), and empirical (the data of the crisis periods of 2008 and 2012, as well as the years nearest to them, were not taken). As a result of the study, several controversial conclusions were drawn regarding the strategies of the subjects' behavior. Calculations show, in particular, that in the current conditions it is not profitable for any of the regions to develop its own production sphere; the optimal strategy for each of them is only to increase consumption in the hope of the production activity of neighboring regions. In view of the choice of this rational strategy by all regions at the same time, a general degradation of the production sphere and stagnation of the regional economy are predicted. At the same time, it was revealed that a further reduction in production becomes unprofitable for almost all lagging regions (the republics of the Southern Federal District), while the leading regions (the regions of the Southern Federal District) remain profitable for production inaction.

Designing for Psychogeriatric Care

1989 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Douglas H. Rapelje
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
The Public ◽  
Overall Design ◽  
Near Term ◽  
Dining Room ◽  
Term Objective

After two years of design research, the near-term goal of the Senior Citizens Department, Regional Niagara, was to build innovative homes to address the issues and programs the studies revealed. The long-term objective was to build homes that would start to change the public perception of long-term care facilities. Featuringa “Town Square”, the home comprises five houses of 20 beds, each providing a different level of care. Corridors are a unique design, and each house has its own dining room facilities and activity room. A central Day Care lounge features dining room facilities for family and friends. The Department hopes the overall design will help to break down the stereotype image of long-term care design, an d provide a suitable environment for the mentally and physically frail, as well as ambulatory residents.

Between the Waves: Building Power for a Public Option

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob S. Hacker
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Public Health Insurance ◽  
The Political ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Landscape ◽  
Near Term ◽  
Key Steps ◽  
The Waves

Abstract Given the close division of power in D.C., how might health reformers pursue their bolder aims? In particular, how might they pursue the robust public option that is a centerpiece of Joe Biden’s reform proposal? This ambitious plan, which would allow all Americans to enroll in subsidized public health insurance, is not in the cards right now. However, I argue for conceiving of it as an inspiring vision that can structure immediate initiatives designed to make its achievement more feasible. First, I explain just how far-reaching the mainstream vision of the public option now is. Second, I describe a self-reinforcing path to that endpoint that involves what I call “building power through policy”—using the openings that are likely to exist in the near term to reshape the political landscape for the long term. This path has three key steps: (1) pursuing immediate improvements in the ACA that are tangible and traceable yet do not work against the eventual creation of a public option; (2) building the necessary policy foundations for a public option, while encouraging progressive states to experiment with state public plan models; and (3) seeding and strengthening movements to press for more fundamental reform.

Policing of Movie and Music Piracy

2013 ◽  
pp. 1144-1161
Author(s):  
Johnny Nhan ◽  
Alesandra Garbagnati
Keyword(s):  
File Sharing ◽  
Law Firms ◽  
Cultural Conflicts ◽  
The Public ◽  
Security Models ◽  
P2p File Sharing ◽  
Long Run ◽  
One Year ◽  
Pirate Bay

Ongoing skirmishes between mainstream Hollywood entertainment conglomerates and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing networks recently reached a crescendo when a Swedish court convicted members of the world’s largest BitTorrent, The Pirate Bay, and handed out the stiffest sentence to date.1 Four operators of The Pirate Bay received one year imprisonments and fines totaling $30 million, including confiscation of equipment. While this verdict sent shockwaves amongst P2P networks, piracy remains rampant, and this incident further exacerbated relations between file sharers and Hollywood. In retaliation, supporters of P2P file-sharing attacked websites of the law firms representing the Hollywood studios (Johnson, 2009). This victory by Hollywood studios may be a Pyrrhic defeat in the long run if the studios do not soften their antagonistic relations with the public. This chapter explores structural and cultural conflicts amongst security actors that make fighting piracy extremely difficult. In addition, it considers the role of law enforcement, government, industries, and the general public in creating long-term security models.

Long-term Uncontrolled Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A Case Report

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilek Şengün ◽  
Hasan Hatipoğlu ◽  
Müjgan Güngör Hatipoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Gingival Hyperplasia ◽  
Gingival Overgrowth ◽  
Mucoperiosteal Flap ◽  
Gingival Fibromatosis ◽  
Mandibular Teeth ◽  
One Year ◽  
Almost All

Abstract Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare condition characterized by varying degrees of gingival hyperplasia. Gingival fibromatosis usually occurs as an isolated disorder or can be associated with a variety of other syndromes. A 33-year-old male patient who had a generalized severe gingival overgrowth covering two thirds of almost all maxillary and mandibular teeth is reported. A mucoperiosteal flap was performed using interdental and crevicular incisions to remove excess gingival tissues and an internal bevel incision to reflect flaps. The patient was treated 15 years ago in the same clinical facility using the same treatment strategy. There was no recurrence one year following the most recent surgery. Citation Şengün D, Hatipoğlu H, Hatipoğlu MG. Long-term Uncontrolled Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 January;(8)1:090-096.

scholarly journals THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN REGIONAL ECONOMY OF RUSSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-5
Author(s):  
Ирина Прядко ◽  
Irina Pryadko ◽  
Татьяна Синицына ◽  
Tatyana Sinicyna
Keyword(s):  
Regional Economy ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Public Infrastructure ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Rostov Region

In this article the relevance and economic goals of public-private partnership (PPP) implementation in Russia are defined. The analysis of the realization of PPP projects for public infrastructure creation is carried out. The regions-leaders by the level of PPP development in Russia and the Southern Federal district are identified. The study of the public-private partnerships sphere in the Rostov region is conducted. The influence factors and the basic directions of increase of PPP mechanisms efficiency in the regional economy are considered.

scholarly journals Developing and evaluating tools to assess the impact of chimpanzee sanctuaries via a unique zoo-sanctuary partnership

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany K Hansen ◽  
Stephen R Ross ◽  
Lydia M Hopper ◽  
Amy Fultz
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
The Public ◽  
Visitor Behavior ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Standardized Protocol ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lincoln Park ◽  
Term Data

Sanctuaries are crucial to the survival and welfare of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). They also play an important role in educating the public about chimpanzee behavior and conservation. However, as many sanctuaries lack the capacity to collect long-term data, there is no standardized protocol for evaluating these aims. To address this, the Lincoln Park Zoo, USA, has partnered with Chimp Haven, Inc., USA. Chimp Haven houses nearly 200 chimpanzees in several enclosure types including traditional indoor-outdoor runs (~20m2 in area), open-top corrals (~300m2), and large forested habitats (up to 24,000m2). By leveraging the expertise from both institutions we will evaluate the aims of the sanctuary considering both the behavior and welfare of the chimpanzees and the impact of the sanctuary’s public education program. To address the first aim, we will use non-invasive focal observations to evaluate whether and how different housing types affect the chimpanzees’ activity budgets, enclosure usage, and social interactions. To inquire about the success of the second aim, we will evaluate education programs at Chimp Haven during which the public can view the chimpanzees. We will investigate whether public viewing opportunities affect the chimpanzees’ behavior through the use of observational data collected on the chimpanzees. Simultaneously, we will evaluate the learning outcomes and attitudes of visitors at Chimp Haven, using questionnaires and observations of visitor behavior. Findings from this research will inform decisions about the care and management of captive chimpanzees. This research will also provide information about how sanctuaries can best engage and educate the public.

scholarly journals Immunotherapies for the Treatment of Uveal Melanoma—History and Future

Cancers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1048 ◽  
Author(s):  
Schank ◽  
Hassel
Keyword(s):  
Rare Disease ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Tumor Control ◽  
Standard Of Care Treatment ◽  
One Year ◽  
Almost All

: Background: Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy among adults. It is, nevertheless, a rare disease, with an incidence of approximately one case per 100,000 individuals per year in Europe. Approximately half of tumors will eventually metastasize, and the liver is the organ usually affected. No standard-of-care treatment exists for metastasized uveal melanoma. Chemotherapies or liver-directed treatments do not usually result in long-term tumor control. Immunotherapies are currently the most promising therapy option available. Methods: We reviewed both relevant recent literature on PubMed concerning the treatment of uveal melanoma with immunotherapies, and currently investigated drugs on ClinicalTrials.gov. Our own experiences with immune checkpoint blockers are included in a case series of 20 patients. Results: Because few clinical trials have been conducted for metastasized uveal melanoma, no definitive treatment strategy exists for this rare disease. The outcomes of most immunotherapies are poor, especially compared with cutaneous melanoma. However, encouraging results have been found for some very recently investigated agents such as the bispecific tebentafusp, for which a remarkably increased one-year overall survival rate, and similarly increased disease control rate, were observed in early phase studies. Conclusions: The treatment of metastatic uveal melanoma remains challenging, and almost all patients still die from the disease. Long-term responses might be achievable by means of new immunological strategies. Patients should therefore be referred to large medical centers where they can take part in controlled clinical studies.

E. PREVELAKIS AND K. KALLIATAKI MERTICOPOULOU, ED., Epirus, Ali Pasha and the Greek Revolution: Consular Reports of William Meyer from Preveza, 2 vols. Monuments of Greek History No. 12 (Athens: Academy of Athens, 1996). Pp. 636 for vol. 1, 389 for vol. 2.

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-300
Author(s):  
Molly Greene
Keyword(s):  
Research Centre ◽  
The Public ◽  
Archival Material ◽  
Modern Greek ◽  
Greek History ◽  
Foreign Office ◽  
History Of ◽  
Public Record ◽  
One Year

This lengthy two-volume work is part of a long-term Greek project to make foreign archives concerning modern Greek history more accessible to researchers in Greece. Professor Eleutherios Prevelakis, who passed away one year before the publication of these volumes, became the director of the Research Centre for the Study of Modern Greek History of the Academy of Athens in 1963. This position allowed him to conceive and carry through his program of collecting in microfilm form British archival material of relevance to modern Greece. The two volumes under review grew out of the work that he and Professor Merticopoulou conducted over many years in the archives of the Foreign Office and the Colonial Office, which are stored in the Public Record Office.

scholarly journals Long-Term Symptoms among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients 48 Weeks after Discharge—A Prospective Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 5298
Author(s):  
Martin Mølhave ◽  
Steffen Leth ◽  
Jesper Damsgaard Gunst ◽  
Søren Jensen-Fangel ◽  
Lars Østergaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Follow Up Studies ◽  
One Year ◽  
Term Data

Follow-up studies of COVID-19 survivors have been performed to characterize persistence of long-term symptoms, but data are scarce on one year of follow-up. This study provides data from 48 weeks of follow-up after discharge. All patients discharged from the Department of Infectious Diseases at Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark between 1 March and 1 July 2020 were followed for 48 weeks. In total, 45 of 66 eligible patients were interviewed after 48 weeks. The median age was 57 (IQR 51–70) years, the majority were female (53%) and Caucasian (87%). Median BMI was 28.1 (IQR 24.8–32.6) kg/m2. One or more comorbidities were registered among 62% of the patients. In total, 39 out of 45 (87%) interviewed patients reported persistence of at least one symptom 48 weeks after hospitalization with COVID-19. Most frequently reported symptoms were fatigue, dyspnea, and concentration difficulties. This study provides new long-term data following COVID-19, contributing to the accumulating data of COVID-19 sequelae. Many patients suffer long-term sequelae and further research is urgently needed to gain further knowledge of the duration and therapeutic options.

scholarly journals Public Willingness and Hesitancy to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine in Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Nemat ◽  
Ayesha Bahez ◽  
Mohibullah Salih ◽  
Nahid Raufi ◽  
Noor Ahmad Shah Noor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Vaccine Production ◽  
The Public ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
One Year ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Vaccine Availability ◽  
Low Coverage

COVID-19 has been causing a global threat to almost all countries for more than one year. Vaccination of the majority of any country’s population is considered to be an effective way of controlling the spread and mortality of this infection. Therefore, it is important to assess the public’s willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In this study, we evaluated the public willingness and hesitancy to take the vaccine in Afghanistan, during December 2020 and January 2021. Sociodemographic data, awareness on vaccine production, vaccine availability, willingness and hesitancy to take the COVID-19 vaccine were collected. The Statistical Package for Social Studies (SPSS) version 25 was used for data analysis. A total of 806 complete responses were received. Majority of the respondents were ≤ 40 years old (89.8%) and male (72.7%). Less than two-thirds (509; 63%) of the participants reported willingness to take the vaccine when it becomes available, whereas almost one-third (297; 37%) of them were hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine. More female than male respondents were willing to take the vaccine (χ2 = 13.176, P value = 0.001). A significant portion of the public were not willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. In a country like Afghanistan, which already has a low coverage of vaccination, this could pose a challenge for the vaccination program against COVID-19 to be effective. The Ministry of Public Health should work on public trust and change people’s mindset about vaccine reality and efficacy to prevent the rejection of this health intervention.

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