Key Indicators for Your Major Gift Donor Identification Strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 5-5
Keyword(s):  
Donor Identification ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Identification Strategy

scholarly journals Implementing of Active Brain-Dead Donor Identification Strategy in a Single Donor Center: One Year Experience

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 366
Author(s):  
Akvilina Trilikauskienė ◽  
Irena Maraulaitė ◽  
Diana Damanskytė ◽  
Dovilė Lukminaitė ◽  
Neringa Balčiūnienė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Death ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Organ Donor ◽  
Donor Center ◽  
Donor Pool ◽  
Donor Identification ◽  
Brain Dead ◽  
One Year ◽  
Brain Dead Donor ◽  
Identification Strategy

Background and objectives: Organ shortage is considered to be a major limitation for increasing transplantation rates. Brain-dead donors (DBDs) are an important source of organs, but up to 50% of potential DBDs might not be identified. An active brain-dead donor search could potentially increase a deceased donor pool. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an active potential DBD identification program and to evaluate one year impact on the potential organ donor pool in Lithuania‘s biggest medical institution. Materials and Methods: An organ donor coordinator service was established and active DBD search strategy was implemented in the hospital of LSMU Kauno Klinikos, and retrospective data analysis was performed between December 2016 and December 2017. Collected data was compared to the available data of the previous year in the same center and to the donation dynamics of the whole country. Results: A total of 6734 patients were treated in all intensive care units (ICU), and 234 (3.5%) of them were identified as possible donors. No increase in potential donor’s number was observed in study year (n = 34) compared to remote year (n = 37). No significant difference in potential donor’s demographic data, cause of death, family refusals and medical contraindication rates. Cerebral angiography (CA) repeated in 20% of potential donors in order to confirm brain death diagnosis. More potential donors for whom CA was repeated had decompressive craniectomy done (66.7% vs. 33.3%, p = 0.018). Decompressive craniectomy statistically significantly increases the rate of repeated CA (OR 12.7; 95% CI, 1.42–113.37; p = 0.023). Active search strategy increased length of hospital stay of potential donors comparing to previous year (3.97 ± 4.73 vs. 2.51 ± 2.63, p = 0.003). An optimal time of the first four days of hospitalization to identify a potential donor was observed during our study (OR 10.42; 95% CI, 4.29–25.34; p = 0.001). Conclusions: We were not able to demonstrate active donor identification strategy superiority over the passive strategy during a short one year period; nevertheless, valuable knowledge was gained in brain death diagnostics, new terminology was implemented, and the stability of actual donor numbers was observed in the experimental donor center in the light of decreasing national results. Long-term strategy is required to achieve sustainable results in organ donation.

Non-observed Economy in the CIS Countries

2009 ◽  
pp. 86-95
Author(s):  
Yu. Ivanov
Keyword(s):  
International Standards ◽  
General Level ◽  
National Accounts ◽  
System Of National Accounts ◽  
The World ◽  
Cis Countries ◽  
Key Indicators

The article contains a review of underlying concepts and definitions of non-observed economy which are formulated in the international standards on this topic and used by the CIS countries for computation of GDP and other key indicators of the System of National Accounts. The article considers the methods used for measuring non-observed economy and some figures on the share of non-observed economy in GDP of the CIS countries and other selected countries of the world. Perfection of methods of measuring non-observed economy and raising reliability of its estimates requires improvement of general level of work on compilation of national accounts.

Blood Flow Pattern and Anastomotic Compliance for Interrupted versus Continuous Coronary Bypass Grafts

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Gerdisch ◽  
Thomas Hinkamp ◽  
Stephen D. Ainsworth
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Vessel Wall ◽  
Coronary Bypass ◽  
Bypass Grafts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coronary Bypass Grafts ◽  
Geometric Consistency ◽  
Suturing Technique ◽  
Suturing Techniques ◽  
Key Indicators

<P>Background: Use of the interrupted coronary anastomosis has largely been abandoned in favor of the more rapid continuous suturing technique. The Coalescent U-CLIP anastomotic device allows the surgeon to create an interrupted distal anastomosis in the same amount of time that it would take to create a continuous anastomosis. This acute bovine study examined the effect of the anastomotic technique on blood flow and vessel wall function. </P><P>Methods: End-to-side coronary anastomoses were created in an open chest bovine model using the left and right internal thoracic arteries and the left anterior descending coronary artery. All other variables except suturing technique were carefully controlled. In each animal, one anastomosis was completed using a continuous suturing technique and the other was performed in an interrupted fashion using the Coalescent U-CLIP anastomotic device. Volumetric flow curves through each graft were analyzed using key indicators of anastomotic quality, and anastomotic compliance was evaluated using intravascular ultrasound. Luminal castings were created of each vessel to examine the interior surface of each anastomosis for constrictions and deformities. </P><P>Results: The interrupted anastomoses created with the Coalescent U-CLIP anastomotic device showed significant differences with respect to anastomotic compliance, pulsatility index, peak flow, and percentage of diastolic flow. The cross-sectional area and degree of luminal deformity were also different for the two suturing techniques. </P><P>Conclusions: In this acute bovine model, interrupted coronary anastomoses demonstrated superior geometric consistency and greater physiologic compliance than did continuously sutured anastomoses. The interrupted anastomosis also caused fewer disturbances to the flow waveform, behaving similarly to a normal vessel wall. The combination of these effects may influence both acute and long-term patency of the coronary bypass grafts.</P>

«Roses» and «thorns» of the international division of labor: dialogue with history and modernity

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-221
Author(s):  
E. A. Ponuzhdaev ◽  
Tatiana A. Shpilkina
Keyword(s):  
Division Of Labor ◽  
Social Structures ◽  
The European Union ◽  
International Division ◽  
National Division ◽  
World Markets ◽  
European Union Countries ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Trade Wars ◽  
International Division Of Labor

The authors considered historical and topical issues of the international division of labor (MRT). The analysis and parallel of MRI data by ancient scientists, researchers, scientists and experts of the XVIII, XIX, and XXI centuries. On the example of the European Union countries Greece, Spain and Portugal, the analysis of GDP, wages and unemployment as key indicators that characterize the economy of countries is carried out. The historical «cycle» of social structures is given and the dynamics of the ratio of the upper (B), middle (C) and lower (H) classes is shown. It shows the current problems of world markets, taking into account sanctions, trade wars and the consequences of the pandemic. Prospects for the national division of labor (NDT) are defined.

Analyzing the accuracy of bank reliability assessment based on official reporting

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-348
Author(s):  
O.I. Razumova
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Reliability Assessment ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Rating Agencies ◽  
Short Term Forecasting ◽  
One Year ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Correct Forecast

Subject. The article considers ratings of banks' reliability. Objectives. The aim is to evaluate the accuracy of existing methodology for bank reliability assessment based on official reporting, to identify patterns between indicators and factors that can affect the financial sustainability of a bank. Methods. The study draws on the comparative analysis of key indicators of bank's financial statements one year prior to the introduction of provisional administration, and evaluates the results of existing methods for analyzing the financial standing of banks. Results. The findings show that those methods that use only official reporting to assess the reliability of banks are not sufficient for short-term forecasting of financial stability. Ratings of the majority of agencies that rest on official reporting have a high percentage of erroneous results, therefore, rating agencies are not able to predict the regulator's decisions regarding a credit institution. Conclusions. Currently, there are no universal methods to determine reliability, which would provide a correct forecast of deteriorated financial position of the bank. It is important to use a systems approach, where financial reporting is not a key component.

Key indicators for mental disorders in officers of the Armed Forces of Russia (2003–2015)

2017 ◽  
pp. 66-76
Author(s):  
Vladislav Kazimirovich Shamrey ◽  
Vladimir Ivanovich Evdokimov ◽  
Pavel Pavlovich Sivashchenko ◽  
Alexander Vasilievich Lobachev
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Key Indicators

Technological Change in Turkish Manufacturing Industry: The Case of Gaziantep City

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ragıp KALELİOGLU
Keyword(s):  
Technological Change ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Technological Transformation ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Technological Level ◽  
Considerable Work ◽  
Key Indicators

:Ensuring competition in global economy, the production of high value products within the country and the reduction of current budget deficit; in other words, increasing the output of industries manufacturing intermediate goods and end products, which have high import dependency, are major targets of Turkey. The state of technological infrastructure of manufacturing industry in the country as well as the process of change that the industry undergoes are essential for the realization of these targets. New technologies play an important role in the competitiveness and economic development of cities, region and the country in the international market. In particular, the use of new technologies in manufacturing industry and companies’ capacity for innovation are prerequisites for businesses to enter a tougher competition in the global economy as well as for cities and countries to persevere on the larger scale. In this respect, the main purpose of this study is to examine the technological transformation of the manufacturing industry in Gaziantep, which is positioned in the top five among Turkey's exports and employs a considerable work force, in comparison to the technological change experienced by the manufacturing industry in Turkey. In the study, the technological level of manufacturing industry in Turkey and the technological change process of manufacturing industry in Gaziantep are presented between 2009-2016 with key indicators. The findings of this study reveal that the current level of technology the city of Gaziantep manufacturing industry has had is far behind the level Turkish manufacturing industry has reached.

Processes of import substitution in the market of meat and dairy products in the context of economic policy

2019 ◽  
pp. 60-74
Author(s):  
T.N. Belova ◽  
V.S. Konkina
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Import Substitution ◽  
Foreign Market ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Complex Dynamic ◽  
Dairy Markets ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Key Indicators

In article the complex assessment of modern policy of import substitution in the sphere of the agrofood market based on balance of its positive and negative effects is given. According to Rosstat and the Federal Customs Service the complex dynamic analysis of the meat and dairy markets in the context of key indicators — the price, import, export is carried out. Relationships of cause and effect of change of a condition of the food market in connection with introduction of economic sanctions are revealed. The conclusion that the policy of import substitution has to consider the potential risks and threats connected as with the possible accompanying growth of the food prices and deterioration of the food status of the least provided groups of the population, and with technical and technological dependence of domestic agricultural production on a foreign market is drawn. The main directions in which programs of support and stimulation are necessary are formulated.

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