Prognostication of the asymmetry of population incomes in Ukrainian regions

The article presents the results of the medium-term forecast of income asymmetry of the population of Ukraine. Of the set of special research methods, statistical analysis was used. The initial information for the forecast was the official statistical data, namely: the income of the population of Ukraine in the dynamics by the type of economic activity and in the regional section over the past ten years. Construction of the forecast of the income and the definition of asymmetry was carried out based on the generalization of homogeneous phenomenons (million UAH and ten years). The average values were used to compare the obtained results, summarizing the characteristics of mass, qualitatively homogeneous socio-economic phenomenons, which scientifically predicted the main prospects. The results show a steady trend in the asymmetry of income asymmetry in Ukraine (both by type of economic activity and region), which will remain until 2024. In addition, it is found that Luhansk and Donetsk regions and the indicator (property income received) require additional research by surveying to establish the key risk factors.

Management of patients with severe asthma: results from a survey among allergists and clinical immunologists of the Central Italy Inter-Regional Section of SIAAIC

Background Asthma, and severe asthma in particular, is often managed within a specialized field with allergists and clinical immunologists playing a leading role. In this respect, the National Scientific Society SIAAIC (Società Italiana di Allergologia, Asma ed Immunologia Clinica), structured in Regional and Inter-Regional sections, interviewed a large number of specialists involved in the management of this respiratory disease. Methods A survey entitled “Management of patients with asthma and severe asthma” based on 17 questions was conducted through the SIAAIC newsletter in 2019 thanks to the collaboration between GlaxoSmithKline S.p.A. and the Inter-Regional Section of SIAAIC of Central Italy. Results Fifty-nine allergists and clinical immunologists participated to the survey, and 40 of them completed the entire questionnaire. Almost all of the specialists (88%) reported that asthma control was achieved in above 50% of their patients, even if only one third (32%) actually used validated clinical tools such as asthma control test (ACT). Poor adherence to inhaled therapy was recognized as the main cause of asthma control failure by 60% of respondents, and 2–5 min on average is dedicated to the patient inhaler technique training by two-thirds of the experts (65%). Maintenance and as-needed therapy (SMART/MART) is considered an appropriate approach in only a minority of the patients (25%) by one half of the respondents (52%). A high number of exacerbations despite the maximum inhalation therapy were recognized as highly suspicious of severe asthma. Patients eligible for biological therapies are 3–5% of the patients, and almost all the responders (95%) agreed that patients affected by severe asthma need to be managed in specialized centers with dedicated settings. Biological drugs are generally prescribed after 3–6 months from the initial access to the center, and once started, the follow-up is initially programmed monthly, and then every 3–6 months after the first year of treatment (96% of responders). After phenotyping and severity assessment, comorbidities (urticaria, chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps, vasculitis, etc.) are the drivers of choice among the different biological drugs. In the management of severe asthma, general practitioners (GPs) should play a central role in selecting patients and referring them to specialized centers while Scientific Societies should train GPs to appropriately recognize difficult asthma and promote public disease awareness campaigns. Conclusions This survey which collects the point of view of allergists and clinical immunologists from Central Italy highlights that asthma control is still not measured with validated instruments. There is a general consensus that severe asthma should be managed only in dedicated centers and to this aim it is essential to encourage patient selection from a primary care setting and develop disease awareness campaigns for patients.

Transformational processes of clustering in digital economy

Within the article, information on the current state of clustering is systematized, for which the data on the cluster formations functioning in the world are analyzed, on the basis of which seven world models of clusters are singled out, their main and characteristic features are outlined. The orientation of Ukrainian clusters is clarified, special features are revealed and their characteristics are given. It is proved that modern manifestations of digital economy significantly influence the process of clustering and cluster formation. The analysis of digitalization of Ukraine in the regional section is carried out, grouping of regions on digital development of regions is conducted. The influence of digitalization on the development of socio-economic relations is revealed and outlined. The main transformational changes of modern clustering in the conditions of digitalization are formulated, it is proved that its change led to the appearance of such cluster formations as clusters of digital economy, their concepts, essence, features and advantages are clarified.

O PLANALTO PAULISTA E A OPÇÃO PELA REGIONALIZAÇÃO DA GAZETA MERCANTIL: Tempos de auge e de crise

Este artigo tem como objetivo contextualizar e narrar a história do encarte regional Planalto Paulista, produzido e publicado pelo jornal Gazeta Mercantil. Pensado para consolidar a marca do jornal durante seu período de expansão, o Planalto Paulista fez parte de um conjunto de outros encartes regionais lançados durante o final da década de 90 e fechados no início dos anos 2000. Para tanto, este trabalho parte de uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o jornalismo econômico brasileiro, sobre o jornal Gazeta Mercantil e, mais especificamente, sobre a criação do Planalto Paulista em 1998 e seu fechamento, em 2002. O conteúdo é complementado com entrevistas realizadas com jornalistas que trabalharam para o encarte na época. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Gazeta Mercantil; Planalto Paulista; jornalismo econômico brasileiro; Campinas; encartes regionais. ABSTRACT This article intends to contextualize and tell the history of Planalto Paulista, the regional insert produced and published by former newspaper Gazeta Mercantil. Planalto Paulista was intended to consolidate the newspaper brand during its expansion period and was part of a series of other regional inserts launched during the late 1990s and closed in the early 2000s. For this purpose, this work is based on a literature review on brazilian economic journalism, on Gazeta Mercantil, and more specifically on the creation of Planalto Paulista in 1998 and its closure in 2002. The content is complemented by interviews with journalists who have worked for the project at the time. KEYWORDS: Gazeta Mercantil; Planalto Paulista; brazilian economic journalism; Campinas; regional section. RESUMEN En este artículo se pretende contextualizar y narrar la historia de la insercione regional Planalto Paulista, producido y publicado por el diario Gazeta Mercantil. Planeado para fortalecer la marca del periódico durante su período de expansión, el Planalto Paulista fue parte de un conjunto de otros insertos regionales lanzados a finales de los años 90 y que se cerró a principios de 2000. Por lo tanto, este trabajo parte de una revisión bibliográfica en el periodismo económico de Brasil en la Gazeta Mercantil, y más específicamente en la creación del Planalto Paulista en 1998 y su cierre en 2002. El contenido se complementa con entrevistas a periodistas que trabajaban para el folleto en el momento. PALABRAS CLAVE: Gazeta Mercantil; Planalto Paulista; periodismo económico de Brasil; Campinas; inserciones regionales.