Project management of the future energy sources

Global warming, climate change and environmental catastrophes activate unsuspected energy potential to deal with natural disasters and economic crises by generating future for a project management of energy sources. The development of the bio economy, of technologies and energy investments, along with the new thinking and management of people in the energy realities of the time create preconditions for innovations in project management in the market of energy reserves and situational leadership. The aim of the paper is to present some current opportunities for the energy mix of projects and resources to achieve a synergy effect in the use of energy sources of the future

Cultural models of organizational change

The cultural hegemony in the 21st century reflects on the dynamics of Industry 4.0 as a new type of cultural model, supporting the functioning and development of traditional industries, but also entering the field of space industry, which is a real cultural revolution of our time. Organizational change due to the bearers of the cultural hegemony is a key factor for the sustainability and development of business and imposed by circumstances could generate new competitive advantages for companies in the global environment. The aim of the paper is to present cultural models of organizational change and some tendencies on their specific manifestations in the business

CARDIO WORKOUT FOR BEGINNERS ATHLETES – SAMPLE PROGRAM

Cardio workout is an important part of the training plan of any athlete. It is includes stretching exercises, workout on an exercise bike and treadmill. It requires special diet. During cardio workout recommended physical activity of moderate intensity.  Article visualizations

Digitisation in forest industry in Bulgaria - state and perspectives

A main objective of the paper is to present the state, current trends and challenges in front of the enterprises in Bulgarian Forest sector, based on the introduction of digital tools and solutions in business and economy as a whole. A subject of analyses is the degree of digitisation of forest sector enterprises based on the implementation and use of online-based applications and electronic catalogs; specialized information and communication management systems and networks; office and warehouse management software. The indicators under analysis are divided into the following groups - "connectivity and digital skills"; "internal processes" and "relationship with customers, suppliers and third parties". In order to achieve comparability of the results, the selected indicators are the same as those officially used by Eurostat. For the purposes of the analysis, secondary and primary data are used as well as publications in the specialized literature, legislation framework and analyzes of statistical data from national and international databases. The paper presents primary results from in-depth interviews with management representatives from large forest industry enterprises, according to the requirements of the Bulgarian Accountancy Act (AA). Good digital practices in the furniture manufacturers are also presented, and some opportunities for development of the Forest industry entities are suggested

THE EFFECT OF KINESIOTAPE IN THE LOWER LIMB AREA ON IMPROVING LOCOMOTION IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC STROKE

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of Kinesiotape in the lower limb area on improving locomotion in patients with ischemic stroke. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the period 2014-2015 at the General Hospital for Active Treatment in Blagoevgrad. Forty patients were studied, divided into two groups of 20 patients - experimental (EG) and control group (KG). In addition, we have applied а standard kinesitherapy program in the two studied groups, in the experimental group, 3 kinesiotape tapes with a specific application "I" shape and a specialized method of application in the field of the foot and m. gluteus maximuswere placed. The results were compared with the results of the patients from the control group and processed with descriptive statistics, as well as non-parametric tests to prove statistically significant differences. Results: After research and analysis, we obtained faster recovery of locomotion in the experimental group and slowing of locomotor movements in the control group (Wilcoxon, ANOVA). Conclusion: The results of our research show that the application of the author's methodology with kinesiotape creates an opportunity to improve the functions in the damaged lower limb, improves locomotion and quality of life

PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION TREATED WITH THROMBOLYSIS

Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Bulgaria has increased the incidence of this disease and the average age is about 50 years old and suffers mostly males. The latest data [4, 8, 9, 10] rehabilitation of these patients reflects favorably on the quality of life. Numerous studies have shown that early conducting of cardiorehabilitation recovery, prevent future vascular incident, improved control of risk factors and improves the quality of life for patients with cardiovascular diseases [1, 5, 6]. It is generally accepted that the basis of the rehabilitation program in patients with AMI and held the PCI are dosed exercise. It includes training, control of risk factors, psychological and social assistance and exercise of low and moderate intensity [2, 3, 7]. Aim of the study is study the effect of the application of a comprehensive program for physical therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction treated with thrombolysis.  Article visualizations

Modern marketing communications in the forest sector as a factor to increase the added value in terms of COVID-19

The closure of international borders due to COVID-19 has made it difficult to plan the timing of orders along the entire global value chain. This negatively affected the ability to timely produce the desired and ordered customers‘ furniture. As a result, when communicating with customers and suppliers, a shorter period of validity of the price offer was introduced. It required a review and update of the price offer and additional delay in the negotiations. A study of the main marketing strategies of the Bulgarian companies in the furniture industry is needed to outline to what extent they have been able to meet customer expectations. This research presents the role and significance of modern marketing tools for furniture manufacturers and clients in crisis conditions. Hence, the trends in the furniture market compared to consumer desires in the context of the new working and living conditions. The research methodology includes a study of 85 Bulgarian furniture manufacturers. The data were collected using a large-scale questionnaire distributed on the spot during the months March-April 2022. In addition, 80 furniture consumers were questioned regarding the used and preferred marketing communications by furniture manufacturers. The questionnaires were distributed in the period of September-October 2022. The results of the survey show that furniture manufacturers in Bulgaria have not yet met consumer expectations, using mainly traditional marketing methods of communicatio

APPLICATION OF MIRROR THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE

Purpose. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of mirror therapy as a method of restoring damaged upper limb function in patients with ischemic stroke treated with venous thrombolysis. Materials. Mirror therapy was administered to 10 thrombolyzed patients with ischemic stroke. The patients were treated in the neurological ward of the Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment-Blagoevgrad in the period from 2014-2015. After signing a declaration of informed consent of the patients, a Barthel index test was applied before and after hospitalization. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes for 5 days and is part of the general kinesitherapy program. The Prizm statistical package was used for statistical data processing and graphical presentation. Results. The mean age of the studied contingent was 67±2.8 years. Our new and specialized method of kinesitherapy for the recovery of patients treated with venous thrombolysis confirms a significant positive effect (Wilcoxon, ANOVA). Conclusion. The results of our research show that the application of the author's methodology with mirror therapy creates an opportunity to improve the functions in the damaged upper limb and improves the quality of life

Zur wahrgenommenen Intensität adaptiver und maladaptiver Emotionen im Kontext rationaler und irrationaler Kognitionen

In the theoretical foundations of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Albert Ellis distinguishes between irrational (overreaching and rigid) cognitions, which result in maladaptive emotions, and rational cognitions (realistic expectations and preferences), which result in adaptive emotions. Present studies confirm substantial differences between adaptive and maladaptive emotions with regard to numerous relevant variables of emotion theories (in particular: functionality). Perceived intensity of adaptive and maladaptive emotions has not been investigated so far. By using experimental scenario studies (N = 158) possible differences of intensity between adaptive and maladaptive emotions are investigated. It is hypothesized, that maladaptive emotions are more strongly perceived by irrational thinkers than by rational thinkers whereas adaptive emotions should be perceived more intensively by rationally thinking persons. A first study reveals a higher perceived intensity of maladaptive emotions in comparison to adaptive emotions. A second study demonstrates that generally more intense emotions are attributed to people having irrational beliefs. However this tendency is significantly stronger for maladaptive emotions. Possible explanations for this limited support of the hypotheses are discussed.Albert Ellis geht in seiner Rational Emotiven Therapie davon aus, dass irrationale (übersteigerte und rigide) Kognitionen zu maladaptiven Emotionen führen, während rationale Kognitionen (realistische Erwartungen und Präferenzen) adaptive Emotionen zur Folge haben. Bisherige Studien zeigen, dass sich adaptive und maladaptive Emotionen hinsichtlich zahlreicher emotionstheoretisch relevanter Variablen unterscheiden, insbesondere hinsichtlich Funktionalität; die wahrgenommene Intensität adaptiver und maladaptiver Emotionen im Kontext entsprechender Kognitionen wurde bisher nicht untersucht. Anhand experimenteller Szenariostudien (N = 158) soll untersucht werden, ob sich adaptive und maladaptive Emotionen in ihrer Intensität unterscheiden. Zudem wird als Hypothese aufgestellt, dass maladaptive Emotionen von irrational denkenden Personen intensiver erlebt werden als von rational Denkenden. Adaptive Emotionen hingegen sollten von rational denkenden Menschen intensiver wahrgenommen werden. Eine erste Studie zeigt eine generell höhere Intensität maladaptiver Emotionen im Vergleich zu adaptiven Emotionen. Zur Überprüfung der Hypothese wird eine zweite Studie durchgeführt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Personen mit irrationalen Kognitionen generell intensivere Emotionen zugeschrieben werden als rational Denkenden. Dieser Effekt zeigt sich jedoch signifikant stärker für maladaptive Emotionen. Mögliche Erklärungen für die nur partielle Bestätigung der Hypothese werden diskutiert