bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
İstanbul Orman Bölge Müdürlüğündeki işletme ve fidanlıkların ekonomik katma değerleri
Authors: Kaya Güven , Ok Kenan , Porsuk Tuncay
Published: June 2024

Orman işletmeleri, tamamen kâr amaçlı olmamaları yanında, sermayesinin işletmeden işletmeye çok farklılaşması, çalışmalarının çok yıllık niteliği vb. nedenlerle kolayca değerlendirilebilen kurumlar değildir. Türkiye’de orman işletmelerinde rasyonellik temelli çok sayıda araştırma yapılmış fakat bu alandaki arayışlarda bir uzlaşı sağlanamamıştır. Temel mali tablolardan üretilen ve dönem net kârına dayanan analizler, işletmelerin çok yıllık yatırım harcamalarıyla üretilen değerleri ölçmekte başarısız olmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, ormancılık dışı sektörlerde firmaların gerçek kârlılığını hesaplamak üzere kullanılan ölçütlerden biri ekonomik katma değerdir (EVA). Bu çalışmanın amacı; İstanbul Orman Bölge Müdürlüğünün on orman işletme ve iki fidanlık müdürlüğünün, 2018-2022 yılları için EVA’sını hesaplayarak, farklılıkları analiz etmek, işletmelerin durumunu değerlendirmek için bu ölçütün uygunluğunu tartışmak şeklinde belirlenmiştir. Bölge müdürlüğü genelinde hesaplanan ortalama EVA değerleri, ortalama dönem net kârlarından genelde daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Araştırma dönemi içerisinde, neredeyse her yıl dönem net zararı veren fidanlıklar için, pozitif EVA değerlerinin hesaplanabildiği görülmüştür. Demirköy işletmesi, yıllık ortalama net kâr ve EVA değeri en yüksek işletme olurken, İstanbul işletmesi sürekli zarar ve eksi EVA değeriyle öne çıkmıştır. İşletmenin sahip olduğu orman alanı ve ağaç servetinin hesaplanan net kâr ve EVA değerlerini etkilediği görülmüştür. Demirköy, İstanbul ve Kırklareli işletmelerinin dönem net kârı ve EVA değeri arasında %99 güven aralığında anlamlı fark saptanmıştır. Dönem net kârı değişkeni açısından Demirköy işletmesi, tüm işletme ve fidanlıklardan 0,05 anlamlılık düzeyinde farklıdır. EVA değişkeni açısından ise Demirköy ile birlikte, İstanbul işletmesinin de diğer işletme ve fidanlıkların çoğu ile arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, EVA değişkeninin dönem net kârından farklı bir değişken olduğu işletme bazında kanıtlanmış, orman işletmelerinin çok yıllık yatırımlarının cari yıl kâr veya zararına etkisini daha iyi gösterebildiği anlaşılmıştır.
Evaluating Task Variety in an EFL Module: “Easy English for Package B (SMP)” from PKBM Bandung
Authors: Hitimala Hardianto , Wirza Yanty
Published: June 2024

English Textbook is a widely used source for teaching English in Indonesia, but studies showed that many textbook tasks are unsuitable for students’ needs. Therefore, the objective of this study was to find out the task types presented in the EFL Textbook, Easy English for Package B (Junior High School level), used by an Institution, focused on Module 1, Getting Acquaintance. The research design was a content analysis under a descriptive qualitative study. The data were collected from the EFL Module 1, and 1 teacher was recruited as a participant. The study used the task types rubric by Nunan (1999; 2004). Besides the content analysis, an interview was conducted to identify tasks found in the textbook and the teacher's perspective regarding the module. The finding showed that the module does not meet the standards of a good textbook, predominantly because it centered around linguistic tasks, comprising 97.66% of all tasks; another type of task is creative tasks, constituting only 2.32%. In other words, the module lacks diversity in task types, as there are no cognitive, interpersonal, or affective tasks. In the interview, the teacher shows a negative attitude towards the tasks in module 1, which is that the tasks ignore many other important aspects of learning. To improve, textbook makers should include various tasks from Nunan’s framework that apply to real life. Teachers should use these materials creatively, and schools should offer textbooks that provide comprehensive language tasks.
Representasi Wajah Perempuan Berhijab Ideal dalam Iklan Wardah Versi “NEW!! Wardah Acnederm Serum! Kita dan Jerawat, End!”
Authors: Novia Diyanti Mitha , Martasya  , Zelviona Jenia
Published: June 2024

Dalam dunia periklanan, perempuan selalu mendominasi segala jenis iklan yang mencakup produk kecantikan dan menyoroti keindahan serta perawatan kulit. Hal ini membuat terjadinya pergeseran makna mengenai kecantikan ideal seorang perempuan. Dapat dikatakan bahwa kecantikan ideal seorang perempuan pada saat ini selalu dilihat dari bentuk badan, warna kulit, kulit wajah, dan sebagainya. Karena adanya fenomena tersebut, banyak sekali perempuan yang merasa insecure akan penampilannya. Banyak sekali produk kecantikan yang berlomba-lomba memasarkan produknya agar perempuan bisa memiliki kecantikan ideal, salah satunya adalah produk Wardah. Penelitian ini berusaha untuk mengetahui representasi kecantikan perempuan berhijab ideal dalam iklan Wardah versi “NEW!! Wardah Acnederm Serum! Kita dan Jerawat, End!”. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah semiotika dan teori yang digunakan adalah teori representasi. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa iklan Wardah Acnederm Serum merepresentasikan kecantikan perempuan sebagai perempuan yang berhijab, memiliki muka mulus tanpa jerawat, kulit wajah yang cerah, hidung mancung, dan alis tebal. Iklan ini juga menggambarkan bahwa perempuan merasa insecure apabila memiliki kulit wajah yang berjerawat.
Pelanggaran Etika dan Hukum Penyiaran dalam Sinetron Magic 5
Authors: Nabila Eka Nadia Salim  , Nafariska Nur Rachmania  , Auliya Amdya Ulinuha
Published: June 2024

Sinetron Magic 5 merupakan sinetron yang ditayangkan setiap hari pada pukul 17.00 WIB di stasiun televisi SCTV. Sinetron Magic 5 ini membawakan cerita tentang kehidupan pelajar sekolah menengah atas yang meliputi pertemanan, kekeluargaan juga percintaan dibangku sekolah. Namun sinetron ini terkadang menampilkan adegan yang dirasa kurang mendidik untuk para penonton dengan klasifikasi umur untuk remaja, seperti contohnya adegan mencium lawan jenis dan juga perkelahian. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bentuk pelanggaran penyiaran televisi yang melanggar Undang-undang No. 32 tahun 2002 dan Pedoman Perilaku Penyiaran dan Standar Program Siaran di dalam sinetron Magic 5 ini. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif di mana penelitian ini akan menggunakan pengumpulan dokumentasi untuk mengidentifikasi masalah pelanggaran, penelitian literatur menggunakan teori, pengumpulan data lalu evaluasi data. Dan hasil dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui bahwa di dalam Sinetron Magic 5 terdapat pelanggaran etika dan hukum yang ada di Undang-undang No. 32 tahun 2002 dan Pedoman Perilaku Penyiaran dan Standar Program Siaran ditemukan beberapa adegan seperti mencium lawan jenis dan berkelahi.
A study of fetomaternal outcome in pregnancy beyond expected date of delivery in obstetrics and gynaecology department of a tertiary health care center of South Gujarat
Authors: Pipaliya Jay B. , Bhatia Saral G. , Udhnawala Parul
Published: June 2024

Background:  Post-dated pregnancy is that extends beyond 40 weeks plus one or more days (anytime past the estimated due date). Mother and the foetus are at increased risk of adverse events when the pregnancy continues beyond the expected date of delivery (EDD).
Method: This prospective observational study was conducted at obstetrics and gynaecology department of tertiary care centre of South Gujarat for 1 year period after official approval from human research ethical committee.
Results: In our study total 200 postdated pregnant women included. Majority i.e. 134 (67%) patients had delivered as normal vaginally, whereas 68 (34%) patients required caesarean section. The most common indication for cesarean section was meconium-stained liquor (42.6%, n=68) follow by fetal distress, 2nd stage CPD, non-progress of labor, failure of induction etc. Altogether 19 newborn need NICU admission for different complication of which the most common neonate’s complication was perinatal asphyxia followed by meconium aspiration syndrome and RDS and only one neonate had early neonate death (END) due to RDS.  
Conclusions: In pregnancies beyond 40 weeks, timely confirmed of postdated pregnancy, effective fetal monitoring and timely induction and with proper intervention could preclude the adverse feto-maternal outcome.
Prediction of preeclampsia by HDP gestosis score
Authors: Upadhyay Anupma , Chaurasia Amrita
Published: June 2024

Background: Preeclampsia is a complex obstetrical syndrome and an important contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. A large number of predictive tests and scoring systems have been proposed but ni low resource settings a cheap, quick and reliable scoring system is desirable to adequately predict the risk for all women. This study aimed to study the role of HDP gestosis score in prediction of preeclampsia.
Methods: The study was done on 400 antenatal women attending Obstetrics and Gynecology outpatient department of SRN hospital, MLNMC Prayagraj. All enrolled participants were assigned a gestosis score calculated by the ANDROID AP at first visit (<18 weeks of gestation). All women were divided in three groups according to gestosis score of 1, 2 and 3 or more. The participants were then followed throughout pregnancy and development of preeclampsia was noted.
Results: Preeclampsia developed in 13.7% of women. THE sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and predictive accuracy of HDP gestosis score were 72.2%, 94.6%, 68.4%, 95.5% and 91.6% respectively.
Conclusions: The HDP gestosis score is a simple, cheap, mobile app. Based scoring system which allows provider to quickly assess individual woman risk-for future development of preeclampsia in busy OPD setting. HDP gestosis score is an effective tool to predict at risk women and initiate pharmacological intervention or intensive maternofetal surveillance.
Diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes by estimation of prolactin in vaginal washing fluid
Authors: Jain Nikita , Kaur Namdeep , Pant Reena , Gupta Bhumika , Kumari Kamlesh
Published: June 2024

Background: Premature rupture of membranes is defined as the rupture of foetal membranes which may occur at any time before the onset of labour. The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of cervico-vaginal fluid prolactin level for.
Methods: A total of 80 pregnant women were included, of which, 40 pregnant women between 20 to 41 weeks of gestation, complaining of leaking PV with amniotic fluid pooling +, nitrazine test +, and fern test +, were included in the study group and 40 pregnant women with no complaints were included in control group. All patients underwent USG for AFI calculation and vaginal washing fluid sampling for prolactin assay.
Results: For PROM 34.35 µIU/ml [area under the curve (AUC) = 0.953] was the optimal cut-off value of vaginal prolactin, with a sensitivity of 92.5% and a specificity of 87.5%. It had PPV of 88.09%, NPV of 92.11% and accuracy of 90%. The standard error was 0.024.
Conclusions: Vaginal washing fluid prolactin is a suitable marker for the diagnosis of PROM which can be used as an adjunctive test particularly in ambiguous cases of PROM.
Menopausal problems and related health promotion behaviours among post-menopausal women
Authors: Cyriac Salini Lisa , Viswanath Lekha , Thurkkada Anju Philip
Published: June 2024

Background: Menopause is a natural biological process that ends a woman's reproductive years. The typical age range is 45 to 55 years old, with an average age of approximately 51. In addition to symptoms including mood swings, hot flashes, nocturnal sweats, dry vagina, and disrupted sleep, women can face a variety of issues, including irregular menstrual periods. The purpose of the study was to identify the menopause-related health promotion behaviours among post-menopausal women.
Methods: Descriptive survey design was used for this study. One-stage cluster probability sampling was used for the selection of 108 post-menopausal women. After getting consent from the participants data was collected through an interview schedule and a health promotion behaviour assessment tool. The Institutional Ethics Committee granted ethical clearance before the study began. Before data was collected, each participant gave their written informed consent.
Results: Out of 108 participants, 51.8% of them followed good dietary habits, 26.8% engaged in exercises daily and those who practiced stress reduction measures like yoga, and meditation were 23.1%.
Conclusions: The study results show that menopausal women are unaware of the health promotion behaviours that should be adopted in managing menopausal problems. This provides evidence for giving importance to menopausal problems and related health promotion behaviours.
Surgical management of torsion of ovarian fibroma: a case report
Authors: Fatima Umber , Ajayi Ifeoluwa , Fayed Menatalla , Ahmed Mustafa , Charitou Thekla
Published: June 2024

Ovarian fibromas are solid tumors that belong to sex-cord stromal cell tumors of the ovary and are composed of fibrous tissue. They are the most common benign solid tumors of the ovary. The clinical presentation is variable and can include abdominal pain, bloating and menstrual irregularities. In some cases, the first presentation can be that of torsion. This case report presents a case of a 28-year-old who presented with features suggestive of ovarian torsion. Diagnostic difficulty was faced due to the complex appearance of the mass and presenting age of the patient. However, the Computed Tomography (CT) reported a large 12cm multiloculated cystic lesion likely ovarian in origin. Our patient underwent a laparotomy successfully. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology.
Ovarian torsion in second trimester of pregnancy: a case report
Authors: Ganvir Priti Pralhad , Bambole
Published: June 2024

Torsion of the ovary is the total or partial rotation of the adnexa around its vascular axis or pedicle. Although the exact etiology is unknown, common predisposing factors include moderate size cyst, free mobility and long pedicle. Torsion of ovarian tumors occurred predominantly in the reproductive age group. The majority of the cases presented in pregnant (22.7%) than in non-pregnant (6.1%) women. Here, we report a case of ovarian torsion in second trimester of pregnancy. Ovarian torsion is an urgent gynecological surgery and can occur during pregnancy. Surgical techniques should be considered in the development of the adnexal torsion regardless of the gestational age.
Laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy: PSOAS hitch following ureteral injury during hysterectomy
Authors: Lakshmanan Priya , Rajaraman Sowbarnika , Durairaj Madhumitha , Sandhiya  , Poovizhi
Published: June 2024

Injury to ureter is a known complication of pelvic or abdominal surgery, including laparoscopy and ureteroscopy. The incidence of iatrogenic ureteral injury during vaginal hysterectomy is 0.02 to 0.5% and after abdominal hysterectomy is 0.03 to 2%. Patient with ureteric injury should be evaluated and intervened at the earliest. The laparoscopic technique of ureteral reimplantation for the repair of ureteral obstruction due to hysterectomy injury may be challenging, but is feasible. vesicopsoas hitch is done to relieve tension after ureteroneocystostomy. A complete exposure and a good knowledge regarding the course of the ureter is necessary to avoid iatrogenic ureteral injury. JJ stenting can be done in cases with high risk of ureteric injury.
Uterine rudimentary horn and ovarian endometriosis with a special emphasis on VACTERL association: a report of two cases
Authors: Bhadwal Arushi , Sharma Sonam , Ranga Sunil
Published: June 2024

Mullerian duct anomalies are a wide and complex spectrum of congenital abnormalities that are often associated with renal as well as axial skeletal anomalies or can be a part of multiple malformation syndrome and may cause numerous other gynecological complications. We herein describe two young girls who presented with a common complaint of abdominal pain and had normal secondary sexual characteristics.The first case had a history of imperforate anus, and urinary incontinence due to renal anomalies including ectopic kidney, renal agenesis, duplex ureter along with sacral agenesis which were confirmed on imaging. VACTERL (V-vertebral anomalies, A-anorectal malformations, C-cardiovascular anomalies, T- tracheoesophageal fistula, E-esophageal atresia, R-renal anomalies, and L-limb defects) association was considered. To the best of our knowledge, this is the fourth such case with concomitant VACTERL association. Surgical resections were performed in both cases, after clinical-radiological correlation. Histopathological examination of specimens revealed a unicornuate uterus with a rudimentary horn and ovarian endometriosis. In conclusion, early identification and prompt intervention through a multidisciplinary approach are paramount for managing such anomalies as they can have many detrimental implications.
Dilated cardiomyopathy in pregnancy: a case report
Authors: Jagadeesan Nithya , Peruvankuzhiyil Thasneem
Published: June 2024

The prevalence of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is 1:2500 among the women of childbearing age. DCM often develops during second trimester or may be present prior pregnancy. We report a successful pregnancy outcome in a young pre-eclamptic woman with DCM who presented with cardiac failure. Multidisciplinary team involved. Anti-failure drugs, antihypertensives and thromboprophylaxis administered. Caesarean section was performed at 30 weeks because of spontaneous onset of labour to avoid undue stress on failing heart. Intra operative and post-operative recovery was uneventful. Follow up showed improvement in ejection fraction. Counselling prior pregnancy, stable cardiac status, regular monitoring, personalised care ensures safe maternal and foetal outcome.
Navigating the maze of polycystic ovarian syndrome enquiries with ChatGPT
Authors: Nayak Anurupa
Published: June 2024

ChatGPT is a form of generative AI, a tool created by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. It lets users enter prompts to receive human-like texts or images, that are created by AI. ChatGPT is trained with reinforcement learning through human feedback and reward models that rank the best responses. ChatGPT works through its Generative Pre-trained Transformer, which uses specialized algorithms to find patterns within data sequences. Users can ask ChatGPT a variety of questions, including simple or more complex ones, such as, “What is the meaning of life?” or “What is the history behind the invention of the telephone?”. However, ChatGPT uses data up to the year 2021, so it has no knowledge of events and data past that year.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbidly obese children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Kashha Ahmad M. , Mirza Abdurrahman F. , Alzebedi Hassan H. , Kashha Salim M. , Assiri Ali M. , Alghamdi Hashim A.
Published: June 2024

Background: In this study, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy results for pediatric and adolescent patients with morbid obesity over a 4-year period at Maternal and Children Hospital in Abha, kingdom of Saudi Arabia were reported.
Methods: A study reviewed data on 15-year-old or younger Patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy to manage morbid obesity. Demographics, clinical characteristics, complications, BMI, and symptom resolution were collected from medical records from 2017-2020. Data was obtained from patients' medical records.
Results: Our study showed Postoperative complications occurred in one patient (2.6%), and gallbladder stones were observed in three patients (7.9%), while gastritis was reported in two patients (5.3%). The BMI changes at 6, 12, and 24 months were -7.49, -14.00, and -20.20 kg/m2, respectively, and the percentage changes in BMI were -16%, -30.69%, and -44.28%. The resolution of symptoms and comorbid diseases was 100% for respiratory symptoms and obstructive sleep apnea, 71.4% for musculoskeletal symptoms, 50% for bronchial asthma and diabetes mellitus, and 25% for hypothyroidism.
Conclusions: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a safe and effective method for treating morbidly obese children and adolescents. It achieves considerable weight loss and comorbidity resolution with a low risk of consequences.
Surgical outcomes of mechanical intestinal obstruction due to neoplasms at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
Authors: Kisilu Nicholas , Ndiwa Dan , Tabu Simiyu
Published: June 2024

Background: Mechanical intestinal obstruction (IO)c due to neoplasms is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. High rates of advanced stage cancers upon presentation in a resource-limited settings result in increased rates of IO, but the outcomes following surgical management are unknown. There was need to assess the surgical outcomes in our set up. Objective of the study was to assess the surgical outcomes of mechanical intestinal obstruction due to neoplasms in adults.
Methods: We conducted a prospective, mixed-methods study utilizing data forms and patient interviews. We enrolled patients through census sampling from January to December 2023. Categorical data was summarized as frequencies and their corresponding percentages while the numerical data was summarized as means and standard deviation. Bivariate analysis was used to determine variable associations.
Results: 59 patients were enrolled in the study, with an average age of 51 years and 64.4% being male. The tumor size (T) of T4 was the most common presentation (83%, n=49) with nodal involvement (77.9%, n=46) and metastatic (57.6%, n=34). The most common surgical intervention offered was creation of a diversion stoma (57.6%, n=34). The commonest postoperative complication was the surgical site infection (28.7%, n=29). The median length of hospital stay was 10 days. Moderately differentiated malignant neoplasms and large bowel obstruction were associated with higher risk of developing complications (p<0.001). The 30-day postoperative mortality rate was 10.8%.
Conclusions: Majority of the neoplasms causing acute mechanical intestinal obstruction in adults were large bowel adenocarcinomas presenting at advanced stages.
Diagnostic evaluation and management of obscure overt haemorrhage in a Jehovah’s witness patient: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Menon Rahul
Published: June 2024

Metastasis of cutaneous malignancies to the small intestine is rare with only up to 4.7% found in antemortem patients. The most common presenting symptoms is obstruction or intussusception whilst obscure overt haemorrhage is rare. Acute haemorrhage progressing to hypovolaemic shock is a serious and preventable issue and can be prevented by addressing the underlying cause and with the judicious use of blood products. However, in certain populations such as Jehovah’s witnesses, the administration of blood products is forbidden. In the acute surgical patient who was in acute haemorrhagic hypovolaemic shock, blood-less transfusion methods included early identification of wishes, diagnosis and treatment, intraoperative cell salvage and normovolaemic haemodilution, antifibrinolytics, intraoperative sealants, and optimal surgical technique. This report described the diagnosis and management of the case of a 62-year-old male patient who presented with severe obscure overt haemorrhage and a haemoglobin nadir of 3.7 g/dl who declined blood products. This patient had unremarkable imaging findings on CT and no embolization target despite a jejunal mass with active arterial blush. Diagnostic laparoscopy with on-table push enteroscopy identified an ulcerated jejunal lesion that was subsequently resected. Histopathological assessment of the specimen revealed a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma. The patient ultimately received palliative chemotherapy and immunotherapy. To improve early diagnosis of small-bowel metastases, a combination of imaging techniques is recommended for patients with a history of cutaneous melanoma who have obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, anaemia, and other non-specific abdominal symptoms.
Cyclopia syndrome in a 34-week foetus
Authors: Razali Renardy Reza , Harahap Muhammad Ilham
Published: June 2024

Cyclopia is a rare genetic birth defect with an incidence of approximately 1 in 13,000 to 20,000 newborns. This condition is marked by the failure of the eye orbits to properly divide, resulting in a single eye field or closely positioned eye fields. Additional features include a missing or dysfunctional nose and malformed ears. Most embryos with this condition are aborted, stillborn, or die shortly after birth. This case report discusses the 34-week pregnancy of a 36-year-old woman referred to Arifin Achmad Hospital. Ultrasound revealed midline fusion of the foetal head and thalamus, leading to an elective caesarean section. The newborn, a girl weighing 1800 g with an APGAR score of 3/4, had a single eye, no nose, and was polydactyly, and she died one day later due to respiratory failure. Holoprosencephaly, a related brain defect, results in severe craniofacial abnormalities and is categorised into alobar, semi-lobar, and lobar subtypes. Mutations in the SHH and PAX6 genes are linked to these conditions. Early diagnosis via ultrasonography and proper management are crucial to preventing harm. However, in developing countries, many cases remain undiagnosed due to the lack of regular prenatal care. Palliative care is essential for newborns with this lethal malformation, focusing on pain relief and family support.
YÜKSELEN PİYASA EKONOMİLERİNİN İŞ ÇEVRİM ÖZELLİKLERİ: KARŞILAŞTIRILMALI BİR ANALİZ
Authors: Aşık Bekir
Published: June 2024

Yükselen piyasa ekonomileri iş çevrimlerinin istatistiki özelliklerini belirlemek, modellerin tahmininde kritik öneme sahiptir. İlgili literatürde iş çevrimlerinin özelliklerini hesaplamak için yapılan araştırmalarda küçük örneklemler kullanıldığı için elde edilen sonuçlar seçilen ülkelere bağlı olmaktadır. Bu problemden kurtulmak için oluşturduğumuz örneklemde çok sayıda ülkeye yer verilmiştir. Bir başka sorun da seçilen ülkelerin heterojen bir yapı sergilemesidir. Bu heterojendik probleminden sakınmak için, çalışmamızda, birbirine yakın özelliklere sahip yükselen piyasa ekonomilerinin seçildiği bir örneklem oluşturulmuştur. Gelişmekte olan ülke örnekleminde 16 ülkeye yer verilmiştir. Bu ekonomilerin iktisadi dalgalanmalarının istatistiki özelliklerini karşılaştırabilmek için gelişmiş ülkelerden oluşan bir başka örneklem daha oluşturulmuştur. Gelişmiş ülke örnekleminde de 17 ülke seçilmiştir. Her iki ülke grubunun iş çevrimlerinin istatistiki özellikleri, klasik ve büyüme çevrimleri incelenerek, tespit edilmiştir. Bu amaçla ülkelerin ortalama daralma/genişleme süreleri, daralma/genişleme dönemlerindeki genlik ve kümülatif değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Ayrıca ülkelerin oynaklık, göreli oynaklık, değişkenlerin çıktıyla olan korelasyon değerleri ve GSYİH, tüketici fiyatları endeksi ve reel döviz kurunun otokorelasyon değerleri de hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar ülke gruplarının kendi içerisinde ve ülke grupları arasında karşılaştırılmıştır.
Research Insights: How Do Laws and Nudges Affect Compliance with Disability Employment Quotas?
Authors: Martínez Claudia , Duryea Suzanne , Smith Raimundo
Published: June 2024

Chiles Law 21.015, enforcing a 1% employment quota for people with disabilities (PwD) in larger firms, led to a 15.8% increase in PwD employment and 3.6% more eligible firms employing PwD. Informational letters sent to eligible firms increased PwD employment by 0.13 worker. This cost-effective approach has a significant impact with minimal implementation costs. The results are hindered by the fact that a large fraction of the increase is explained by the reclassification of incumbent workers, thus not representing true labor inclusion. This is particularly the case when firms are nudged to comply.
Asociaciones público-privadas inclusivas: una guía para América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Arciniegas Andrea , Shepherd Christine , Donadi Elisa , Martinelli Roxana , Naidu Vidya , Dominguez Enrique , Lembo Carolina , Suárez-Alemán Ancor , Pacheco Eduardo
Published: June 2024

Los países de América Latina y el Caribe encuentran una oportunidad única para promover la inclusión y cerrar brechas en materia de género y diversidad a través de sus Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Este modelo contractual basado en el desempeño, el enfoque de riesgo compartido, el énfasis en atraer la innovación del sector privado y los requisitos en torno a la participación de la comunidad y la transparencia representa un enfoque catalizador del progreso y desarrollo inclusivo en la región. Ante este reto, el Grupo BID a través de su Ventanilla Única de Asociaciones Público-Privadas (VUAPP), junto con Rebel, han desarrollado una Guía de Asociaciones Público-Privadas Inclusivas para brindar orientación práctica sobre cómo promover la planificación, desarrollo, ejecución, y supervisión y monitoreo de proyectos bajo este modelo de contratación, incluyendo, a lo largo de todo su ciclo de vida, componentes de género y diversidad.
Research Insights: Can Governance Factors Explain Persistent Inequality in Latin America?
Authors: Vlaicu Razvan
Published: June 2024

Governance factors on both the demand side (e.g., low voter trust) and supply side (e.g., vote buying) have limited the extent of redistributive policies in Latin America. Countries with stronger democracies have adopted more redistributive policies, even though post-tax inequality remains high in all the regions democracies. Electoral participation has risen in the more democratic countries, while economically motivated protests have increased in weakly institutionalized settings.
Stanisława Judyckiego filozofia metafizycznego optymizmu
Authors: Łukasiewicz Dariusz
Published: June 2024

W artykule przedstawiam główne przesłanki metafizycznego optymizmu obecne w filozofii Stanisława Judyckiego. Należą do nich: argument causa totalis za istnieniem bytu najwyższego, który nazywam modalnym, argument za osobową naturą bytu najwyższego, argumenty za doskonałą dobrocią bytu najwyższego oraz uniwersalistyczna (inkluzyjna) eschatologia. Wszystkie te przesłanki metafizycznego optymizmu uważam za zasadniczo trafne. Inaczej, mocniej niż Stanisław Judycki rozumiem wszechmoc Bożą. W zasięgu wszechmocnej woli Bożej leżą wszystkie Boże przymioty w tym doskonała dobroć, która została wyrażona działaniem Boga takim, jak Wcielenie i zniszczenie wszelkiego zła.
Bóg a wiedza moralna. W odpowiedzi Profesorowi Stanisławowi Judyckiemu
Authors: Szutta Artur
Published: June 2024

Artykuł stanowi odpowiedź na Stanisława Judyckiego argument z odwróconego spektrum aksjologicznego za koniecznością odwołania się do Bożych nakazów dla uzasadnienia naszych przekonań moralnych. Tekst składa się z trzech części. W pierwszej prezentuję Judyckiego argument z odwróconego spektrum aksjologicznego oraz odwołanie się do Bożych nakazów dla uzasadnienia naszych moralnych przekonań. Na potrzeby tego tekstu uznaję potrzebę odwołania się do teizmu dla pokonania sceptycyzmu moralnego. W części drugiej wysuwam zarzut, że stanowisko Judyckiego popada w błędne koło. W części trzeciej proponuję alternatywną wersję teistycznego uzasadnienia wiedzy moralnej, zgodnie z którą możemy odwołać się do Boga jako tego, który stworzył ludzi w taki sposób, aby dysponowali zdolnością wiarygodnego poznania moralnego.
Expiring, Eternal or Simply Monstrous? Identity of Bereaved Mothers: A Preliminary Insight
Authors: Rosochacka-Gmitrzak Magdalena
Published: June 2024

The paper aims to investigate transitions of maternal identity after child loss and provide insight into how maternal identity reshapes itself. Prior to this, the notion of identity is examined, including maternal identity. Historical and statistical background of parental loss caused by child death is provided. The paper attempts to go beyond the existing body of knowledge and descriptions of maternal bereavement identity and proposes a different lens which appears purposeful for further intended research – namely, the monstrous identity of a bereaved mother. Methodologically, the paper applies an integrative review, aspiring to overview the scientific body of research in maternal loss, review it, and finally elaborate on it.
Modernizmin Yerel Yansımalarını Alevi İnanç Pratikleri ve Toplumsal Kurumları Üzerinden Okumak: Tuzluçayır Cemevi Örneği
Authors: Şahin Osman
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmada öncelikle modernizmin tarihsel süreç içerisinde ortaya çıkışı ve nasıl bir yapısal dönüşüm geçirdiğine ilişkin bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Daha sonra bu paradigmanın küresel bazda etkilerine, yansımalarına ve modernizme yönelik özellikle Batı merkezli eleştirilere yer verilerek, modernizmin küresel çaptaki toplumsal, siyasal ve kültürel sonuçları genel hatlarıyla ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Bir sonraki aşamada modernizmin küresel ve yerel etkileri bağlamında, Anadolu’nun tarihsel derinliğe sahip önemli inanç sistemlerinden biri olan Aleviliğin bu süreçten nasıl etkilendiği, nasıl bir değişim geçirdiği ve bu değişim ve dönüşüme yönelik direnç noktalarının neler olduğu vb. sorulara yanıtlar aranmıştır. Bu çerçevede hem toplumsal alanda hem de cem ritüelleri temelinde oluşan değişimler modernizm ve kentleşme ekseninde değerlendirilmiş, bu değişimlerdeki küresel modernite etkisinin ne ölçüde olduğu belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu çalışmayla günümüzün en tartışmalı kavramlarından birisi olan modernizm ve kentleşme paradigmaları sorgulanmaya ve bu çerçevede Alevi inanç geleneğinde nasıl bir değişim ve dönüşümü tetiklediği sosyolojik sebepleriyle birlikte ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında Tuzluçayır Cemevinde gerçekleştirilen Birlik ve Hızır Cemi canlı olarak izlenmiş ve cemevi mensuplarıyla görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak Anadolu coğrafyasının kadim heterodoks yapılanmasının tarihsel süreç içerisinde geçirdiği değişim ve dönüşümün büyük bir fotoğrafı ortaya konulmaya ve olması muhtemel bazı değişimlerin bu çalışma çerçevesinde izleri sürülmeye ve ipuçları aranmaya çalışılmıştır.
Comparison of Random Forest, SVR and KNN Based Models in Sea Level Prediction for Erdemli Coast of Mersin
Authors: Karsavran Yavuz
Published: June 2024

Seawater level prediction is very important in terms of future planning of human living conditions, flood prevention and coastal construction. Nevertheless, it is hard to correctly predict the daily future of sea water level because of the atmospheric conditions and effects. Therefore, Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Regression (SVR) and K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) methods were used for the prediction of seawater level on Erdemli coast of Mersin in this study. In this paper, root mean square error (RMSE) and coefficient of determination (R2) were applied as model evaluation criteria. In addition, 15-minute sea water level data of Erdemli Station for approximately 18 months were obtained and used as is. The results depict that Random Forest model can predict the seawater level for 1st and 2nd days with R2 of 0.80, 0.63, respectively, KNN model can predict for 1st and 2nd days with R2 of 0.80, 0.64, respectively, and SVR model can predict for 1st and 2nd days with R2 of 0.77, 0.60, respectively.
The Importance of Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cell Therapy for Cancer
Authors: A. Kaliyev Asset , M. Mussin Nadiar , Tamadon Amin
Published: June 2024

Mesenchymal stromal/stem cell (MSC) therapy has emerged as a transformative strategy in cancer treatment, leveraging the unique regenerative and immunomodulatory properties of MSCs to address the limitations of traditional approaches. This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted applications and intricate mechanisms of action underlying MSC therapy for cancer. MSCs exhibit remarkable tumor-targeting capabilities, harnessing their innate homing abilities for selective migration to tumor sites. This property is harnessed for targeted drug delivery, optimizing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing collateral damage to healthy tissues. Moreover, the immunomodulatory prowess of MSCs plays a pivotal role in shaping the tumor microenvironment. Through the suppression of pro-inflammatory signals and the promotion of antitumor immune responses, MSCs create a milieu that inhibits tumor growth. Engineered MSCs further serve as carriers for anticancer drugs, facilitating direct delivery to tumor sites and mitigating systemic toxicity. Additionally, the radioprotective effects of MSCs provide a unique opportunity to enhance the therapeutic window during radiotherapy, safeguarding healthy tissues. However, challenges such as achieving consistent tumor tropism, addressing safety concerns, and standardizing protocols underscore the need for ongoing research. Rigorous clinical trials are imperative to establish the safety profile and efficacy of MSC therapy across diverse cancer types. As we navigate these challenges, the promise of personalized and effective cancer treatments through MSC therapy continues to unfold, offering new hope for improved outcomes in the relentless battle against cancer.
Diagnosing Pneumonia in Real Time: Rapid Diagnostic Tests as Game-Changers in Management Strategies
Authors: Ablakimova Nurgul
Published: June 2024

This review explores the transformative impact of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on pneumonia management. Pneumonia, a global health challenge, often requires swift identification of causative pathogens for effective treatment. Traditional diagnostic methods, while valuable, have limitations, prompting the rise of RDTs. The review highlights the advantages, challenges, and future directions of RDTs, emphasizing their potential to provide real-time pathogen identification, improve treatment strategies, and enhance patient care in the context of pneumonia.
Restatement of financial information: a first approach through the literature
Authors: Tejada Ximénez de Olaso M. Carmen , Navallas Labat Begoña , Camacho Miñano Maria del Mar
Published: June 2024

Restatement is the process of revising a company’s annual accounts to correct errors discovered after financial statements’ formulation. This process often involves a significant breach of management creditability. This study proposes a literature review using the PRISMA 2020 methodology and the VOS viewer software to identify the main lines of previous research. After analysing the results, three areas of study on accounting restatement have been identified: 1) the different proxies used, 2) the determinants or causes of restatement causes, and 3) the consequences and effects of the restatement process. The main conclusion is that, although restatement is not a very common process, it does entail a strong alteration of trust between agents and that it has some notable causes and consequences. Finally, potential future lines of research in this area are outlined.
Búsqueda de la verdad en Dos veces junio: lectura hermenéutica desde la biopolítica.
Authors: Calle Herrera Estalin
Published: June 2024

Estudia la búsqueda de la verdad en la novela Dos veces junio, de Kohan (2011), desde la lectura hermenéutica que emplea la teoría de la biopolítica y anatomopolítica de Foucault, para dar cuenta las relaciones que se establecen entre los personajes.  Indaga los procedimientos narrativos del autor y en las relaciones diegéticas de los personajes que conducen a esa búsqueda de la verdad. Mediante la narratología y la hermenéutica se describen los recursos literarios, en un diálogo con los conceptos de biopoder, biopolítica y anatomopolítica.  En los resultados identifica que los protagonistas buscan la verdad en el discurso verbal; y el mecanismo para obtenerla es la dominación simbólica y física del cuerpo. La forma del texto es fragmentado y enumerado; de esto se concluye que esta exposición en retazos literarios sirve como una representación de la memoria, la cual es un camino a la verdad, pero uno frágil y ficticio.
Globalne in nacionalne zaveze o blaženju podnebnih sprememb ter njihov vpliv na slovenski turizem
Authors: Turnšek Maja , Pogačar Tjaša
Published: June 2024

Za širše razumevanje odnosa med slovenskim turizmom in blaženjem podnebnih sprememb je treba razumeti umeščenost Slovenije v globalne in nacionalne zaveze o razogljičenju in s tem blaženju podnebnih sprememb. Po Pariškem sporazumu (2021) morajo države do leta 2050 uravnotežiti izpuste s ponori. Za Slovenijo imajo osrednji pomen zaveze Evropske unije glede zelenega prehoda in Slovenija vsako leto poroča tako Sekretariatu UNFCCC kot Evropski komisiji o izpustih in ponorih toplogrednih plinov po metodologiji IPCC. Cilj Slovenije je zmanjšanje izpustov iz ESD sektorjev (sektorji, ki niso vključeni v sistem trgovanja z izpusti oz. emisijskimi kuponi) za 20 % do leta 2030 (glede na 2005), kar se upošteva v Celovitem nacionalnem energetskem in podnebnem načrtu Republike Slovenije (NEPN 2020). Od Djerba deklaracije (2004) in Davos deklaracije (2007) do zadnje Glasgowske deklaracije (2021), Svetovna turistična organizacija (UNWTO) progresivno nagovarja turistične deležnike k zmanjševanju ogljičnega odtisa. Na nacionalni ravni je Strategija slovenskega turizma (2022-2028) prva neposredno naslovila vlogo turizma pri blaženju podnebnih sprememb, kar je med drugim tudi vodilo k financiranju raziskave »CRP V7-2128 Podnebne spremembe in trajnostni razvoj turizma v Sloveniji«. Potrebne strateške preusmeritve trajnostnega razvoja turizma v Sloveniji naj sledijo hierarhično razporejenih področjih ukrepov zmanjševanja izpustov.
Ocena ogljičnega odtisa turizma v Sloveniji: rezultati CRP modela 2023 za leto 2019
Authors: Žnidaršič Zala , Pozvek Nejc
Published: June 2024

Turizem močno vpliva na emisije toplogrednih plinov zaradi visoke porabe fosilnih goriv, ki so glavni vir energije v tem sektorju. Pri zgorevanju fosilna goriva sproščajo CO2 ter druge dolgotrajne toplogredne pline, kot so metan, dušikov oksid, in fluoroogljikovodiki. Turizem kot sektor v povprečju prispeva 8 % k svetovnim emisijam CO2, pri čemer je letalski promet največji povzročitelj z 40 % emisij, sledijo avtomobili (32 %) in nastanitve (21 %). Križarke predstavljajo 1,5 % emisij. Pomemben del emisij izhaja tudi iz porabe hrane, pijače, gradnje infrastrukture in storitev. Rezultatov različnih modelov ogljičnega odtisa kažejo, da se poraba in emisije med različnimi vrstami potovanj zelo razlikujejo, od zanemarljivih pri kolesarjenju do najvišjih emisij pri letalskih potovanjih in križarjenju. Modeli za izračun ogljičnega odtisa turističnih dejavnosti se med seboj močno razlikujejo tako po obsegu vhodnih podatkov kot tudi po namenu izračuna ogljičnega odtisa, kar otežuje primerjave in natančne ocene. Za prihodnje analize ogljičnega odtisa turizma je pomembno razviti (vsaj na državni ravni) enoten in dostopen model za izračun ogljičnega odtisa v turizmu.
Priporočila za zmanjševanje ogljičnega odtisa turističnih nastanitev
Authors: Špindler Tomi , Turnšek Maja
Published: June 2024

Ogljični odtis je postal ključno merilo za prispevek organizacij k boju proti podnebnim spremembam. Stavbni fond, ki vključuje različne vrste stavb, je prepoznan kot sektor z največjim potencialom za prihranke energije. Nastanitve imajo med vsemi oblikami turističnih aktivnosti največji potencial za najhitrejše spremembe pri zmanjševanju ogljičnega odtisa. Slovenija v Strategiji razvoja slovenskega turizma prepoznava potrebo po zmanjšanju emisij, ki jih povzroča turizem, in sicer z uvajanjem bolj trajnostnih pristopov. Trije scenariji razvoja turizma nakazujejo različne poti, pri čemer je izpostavljeno, da so nastanitve ključne za hitrejše zmanjšanje ogljičnega odtisa. Predlagami ukrepi so investicije v bolj energetsko učinkovito opremo stavb, spodbujanje rabe obnovljivih virov energije, izboljšanje energetske učinkovitosti in ozaveščanje zaposlenih ter gostov o pomenu zmanjšanja ogljičnega odtisa ter drugi. Pri tem je pomembno spremljanje ogljičnega odtisa na ravni ponudnika, na ravni opreme stavb ter spremljanje porabe energije na ravni posameznika. Pomembno je, da se vsak deležnik zaveda svoje vloge pri zmanjševanju ogljičnega odtisa ter se sprejmejo ustrezni ukrepi na vseh nivojih. To lahko vodi v bolj trajnostno in okolju prijazno turistično dejavnost, ki prispeva k ohranjanju okolja za prihodnje generacije.
An Assessment of Financial Monitoring Systems: Ukrainian and Foreign Experience
Authors: Hrytsyshen Dymytrii , Hrabchuk Iryna , Hrabchuk Oleksandr , Ksendzuk Valentyna , Lysak Serhii
Published: June 2024

The study characterizes financial monitoring as part of the system for preventing and counteracting the legalization of income and the financing of terrorism. The purpose of the research is to study the experience of how national financial monitoring systems function (in the UK, USA, China, Georgia, Moldova, Pakistan, Poland and Ukraine) in order to determine development directions and identify implementation opportunities in domestic practice. The research methods include induction, analysis and synthesis, static, comparative and graphical methods. The research methodology is based on the analysis of official static data and information materials from the official websites of international organizations and competent national authorities. The article analyzes the statistical data of the state bodies of Ukraine in terms of their activities in the field of combating the financing of terrorism. It also constructs profiles to assess the effectiveness of anti‑money laundering systems as well as the handling of proceeds of crime and financing of terrorism in a number of countries, following the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) methodology. The results demonstrate that all national financial monitoring systems must comply with the requirements of the FATF. However, it is also necessary to consider the national characteristics of each country. Directions for further improvement of the financial monitoring system in Ukraine have been identified, i.e., enhance international cooperation, prevent the use of legal entities and organizations for criminal purposes, improve investigation and prosecution procedures for money laundering, especially considering international assistance received in the fight against Russian aggression, review investigation procedures and criminal prosecution in financing terrorism, and apply financial sanctions for the financing of terrorism.
A Comparative Study of Capital Structure Determinants: Agricultural Businesses in Central-Eastern vs. Western EU Countries
Authors: Gostkowska‑Drzewicka Magdalena , Koralun‑Bereźnicka Julia
Published: June 2024

This article undertakes a comparative analysis to investigate the distinctive determinants of capital structure in agricultural businesses located in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Western Europe (WE). Given the unique financing characteristics inherent to agricultural enterprises and the substantial economic and historical distinctions between these regions, the exploration of financing strategies within this sector constitutes a crucial research task. The study incorporates financial data from agricultural firms operating in 12 European Union (EU) countries from 2000 to 2020, sourced from the BACH‑ESD database. The primary analytical approach involves the application of panel data regressions, separately conducted for the two specified groups of 12 EU countries. The comparative analysis investigates the consistency of factors that affect the capital structure of agricultural firms between CEE and WE countries. The findings reveal that although there is no significant divergence in capital structure across countries, the influence of individual factors exhibits variability across the two macro‑regions. The comparative analysis provides valuable insights for policymakers, financial institutions, and agricultural businesses in both groups of countries. Understanding the nuances of capital structure determinants specific to each region can aid in the development of more targeted and effective financing policies. Moreover, agricultural businesses should consider region‑specific factors when making financial decisions. This research contributes to the existing literature by shedding light on the differences and similarities in the capital structure determinants of agricultural businesses in CEE and WE. It not only deepens our understanding of how financing strategies vary across regions but also highlights the importance of recognising the unique financial landscape of agricultural enterprises. By doing so, this study adds substantial value to the field of agricultural finance and provides grounds for more informed decision‑making in the sector.