bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bovine necropsy v1
Authors: Dorso Laetitia
Published: May 2024

A necropsy is the final medical diagnostic procedure performed on a deceased animal to determine the cause of death. The aim of a necropsy is to investigate and define as precisely as possible the cause of death of the animal, or to identify and confirm the suspected pathological process. It is a medical examination. It consists of several stages, and must be carried out in premises dedicated to this activity, in accordance with the regulations. A summary report must be drawn up and signed by the pathologist to record the observations made. The samples and analyses, if needed, must be taken as soon as possible after the body'arrival at the laboratory.
Sarıçiçek ve Sarıhan plütonlarının petrofiziksel karakterleri: Yerinde jeofiziksel ölçümlerle manyetik suseptibilite ve radyojenik ısı üretimi ilişkisinin irdelenmesi
Authors: Altundaş Suna , Çınar Hakan
Published: May 2024

Granit kökenli farklı litolojik birimler içeren Eosen yaşlı Sarıçiçek (Gümüşhane) ve Sarıhan (Bayburt) Plütonları üzerinde 532 noktada yerinde radyoaktivite ve manyetik suseptibilite ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Her iki plüton ve çevresindeki kayaçlardan numuneler alınarak laboratuvar ortamında bu kayaçların yoğunlukları belirlenmiştir. Yapılan çalışmada hem granitik kayaçların ısı üretimine olan katkıları ile ısı değerine bağlı kabuk sınıflaması hem de kayaçların radyojenik ısı üretimi ve manyetik suseptibiliteleri arasında bir ilişkinin olup olmadığı araştırılmıştır. Radyojenik ısı üretim değerine göre yapılan kabuk sınıflamasında; üst-alt kıtasal kabuk kökenli kayaçlardan oluşan Eosen yaşlı Sarıhan Plütonunun ortalama radyojenik ısı değeri (2.03 µW/m3), üst-orta kıtasal kabuk kökenli kayaçlardan oluşan Eosen yaşlı Sarıçiçek Plütonunun değerinden (1.9 µW/m3) yüksektir. Plüton, Melanj kuşağı ve Hozbirikyayla formasyonları için ortalama suseptibilite değerleri sırasıyla 1.08×10-3 SI, 0.132×10-3 SI ve 0.059×10-3 SI olarak hesaplanmıştır. Ortalama suseptibilite değerleri Sarıçiçek Plütonu için 1.518×10-3 SI ve Alibaba formasyonu için 2.5012×10-3 SI olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışma alanındaki radyoaktif ölçümlere göre Sarıçiçek Plütonunda radyojenik ısı üretimine en büyük katkı potasyumdan (K) gelirken, Sarıhan Plütonunda ise en büyük katkıyı toryum (Th) radyonüklidi sağlamıştır. Sarıçiçek ve Sarıhan Plütonunları ve çevre formasyonların radyojenik ısı üretim değerleri ile manyetik suseptibilite değerleri arasında genel olarak bir uyum söz konusu iken, kayaçların içerdiği mineral ve element içeriklerine bağlı olarak uyumsuzluklar da gözlenmiştir. Uyumsuzluklar, magmatizma ve sonrasındaki süreçlerden dolayı radyonüklid miktarlarında ve mineral içeriklerinde meydana gelen düzensiz değişimlerle ilişkilendirilmiştir.
Cognitive decline and affective alterations in SCA2-58Q mice
Authors: Marinina K. S. , Bezprozvanny I. B. , Egorova P. A.
Published: May 2024

The cerebellum is traditionally recognized as a brain region dedicated to motor control and movement coordination. Yet, the growing body of research has recently highlighted the cerebellar role in cognitive processes, learning, and emotional states. Patients with damage to this particular region of the brain exhibit deficiencies in verbal communication, impaired speech, executive functions, and memory, along with various affective disorders [1]. In the field of neurodegeneration research, the cerebellum is primarily recognized for its role in the onset of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs). SCA2 is an autosomal dominant polyglutamine-related neurological disorder resulting from a notable escalation in the number of CAG triplet repeats that encode the amino acid glutamine in the ATXN2 gene. The mutated protein ataxin-2 fails to perform its molecular functions, disrupting calcium homeostasis and cellular activity, ultimately resulting in widespread Purkinje neuron death in the cerebellar cortex [2]. In our research, we used SCA2-58Q transgenic mice that express the mutant human ataxin-2 gene under the action of the Purkinje-specific promoter (PCP2/L7). Each of these tests were aimed at evaluating specific aspects of the mice’s behavior. This model enabled to investigate the direct involvement of Purkinje cells in the cognitive and affective symptoms associated with SCA2. Our team conducted three behavioral tests to determine the anxiolytic behavior: the open field test, the novelty suppressed feeding test, and the light-dark place preference test. The novel object recognition and fear conditioning tests were used to assess recognition and contextual memory, respectively. The Morris water maze test was conducted to evaluate spatial learning and memory. The researchers assessed depression and anhedonia levels using the forced swimming, tail suspension, and sucrose preference tests. The study revealed anxiety, spatial memory impairment, and affective decline in 7–8-month-old SCA2 mice. Previous results of the beam walk test [3, 4] indicated a delay in motor skill development in SCA2-58Q mice, which began at 8–10 months of age. This indicates that cognitive decline and affective changes occur before the primary motor impairment in spinocerebellar ataxia type 2. Currently, there is no disease-modifying treatment for SCA2, and patients are typically given supportive therapy and treatment for individual symptoms. In conclusion, our research provides a more comprehensive clinical picture and takes a step towards optimizing the diagnosis and selecting more effective therapy options for SCA2.
Possibilities of developing digital competencies in the study of biochemistry
Authors: Kretser Tatiana Yu. , Volkhina Irina V.
Published: May 2024

Modern society requires the adoption and use of digital programmes and technologies in all spheres of activity, including health care and education. Healthcare professionals need to adapt to the digital age in order to provide quality professional care. In order to develop digital competences in the process of studying biological chemistry, there is a need to add new additional knowledge, skills and abilities to the basic mandatory requirements, which causes the need for a special level of teacher training in this field, as well as the availability of modern technologies. This article considers possible ways and methods of incorporating digital technologies into the processes of lecturing, conducting laboratory and practical classes, selecting literature, performing independent work and controlling the knowledge obtained by students. Available digital tools and services for adapting students’ learning in the discipline of “Biological Chemistry” within the framework of digital transformation are proposed. Thus, the use of digital technologies and special equipment in education changes the ways of learning, search, collection, analysis and transfer of educational, professional and scientific information, the nature of students’ independent work, as well as the control of knowledge and skills.
Predictors of early-onset neonatal infections (review)
Authors: Alexandrovich Yurii S. , Ivanov Dmitry O. , Pavlovskaya Ekaterina Yu. , Pshenisnov Konstantin V.
Published: May 2024

Infections of the early neonatal period and neonatal sepsis are the most common cause of critical condition, various complications and unfavorable outcome of the disease, both in the early and distant periods, but there are currently no reliable criteria for diagnosis, which makes it difficult to recognize the infectious process early. Based on the results of numerous studies, it was found that the clinical blood test has extremely low clinical value for the diagnosis of infections and early neonatal sepsis. It was found that the concentration of C-reactive protein in the blood rises 10–12 hours after the appearance of the first clinical manifestations of infection and peaks 48 hours later. An increase in C-reactive protein to 20 mg/L 48 hours after birth is possible even in newborns without infection, so its use as a marker of infections of the early neonatal period is very difficult. The threshold for C-reactive protein concentration in the first days of life is 10 mg/L. Premature babies have lower C-reactive protein values compared to full-term newborns. Increasing the concentration of procalcitonin, as well as C-reactive protein, immediately after birth is physiological, which limits their diagnostic value in the first 2–4 days of life. The procalcitonin concentration study is more justified for making an informed decision to discontinue antibacterial therapy. Presepsin is one of the earliest markers of a severe course of infections in newborns, since its concentration does not depend on the term of gestation. The level of N-terminal pro-BNP can be used as a marker of cardiovascular dysfunction, an increase in its level is associated with the severity of the infectious process and fatal outcome. A universal marker of infections of the early neonatal period and sepsis in newborns is currently absent, which indicates the need for a thorough assessment of all available clinical and laboratory tests over time.
Conceptual differences about willingness of body donation among southern, eastern, central and northern population of India: Single centered approach
Authors: Aricatt Divia Paul , Khan Diwan Mahmood , Saxena Varsha , Ghaffar Abdul , Chandy Dane
Published: May 2024

: Cadaveric dissection cannot be compensated by virtue table concepts or computerized learning aids. The present study was aimed to evaluate the conceptual differences and perceptional clarity about willingness of body donation relevant to regional practice among four inter-state population of India. The study objectives focused to assess the understanding level about general and special concepts and attitudes about body donation in Southern, Eastern, Central as well Northern parts of India and to compare differences about the concepts of understanding and willingness about body donation between four inter-state populations.

A cross-sectional single center study with a differential rating scale questionnaire was conducted. Four hundred participants equally divided among four medical colleges of Southern, Eastern, Central and Northern India were the samples. All ethical principles for human research were followed. Completing a special course of ethical training and non-willingness to participate in the study were regarded as the criteria of a subject to get excluded from the study.

The given questionnaire was completed by various participants from different zones: eastern, western, central and southern. We found significant difference in the educational level of the participants across various zones. Unsurprisingly, most likely due to the literacy rate, participants from the south are much more familiar with ‘body donation’ for research and education compared to participants from other three zones. Provisions to improve the body donation should concentrate on multi-directional tasks.
Radiological study of carrying angle among male and female and its clinical importance
Authors: Prabhakar T , Gurram Vinodkumar
Published: May 2024

: The long axes of the ulna and humerus form an acute angle when the upper limb is in its anatomical position and the elbow is fully extended is known as the carrying angle. It is typically larger in females than in males Anthropologists use the carrying angle to predict a person's sex; orthopaedic surgeons use it to surgically treat a variety of elbow disorders; and total elbow prosthetics.

The study aimed to assess the carrying angle in an attempt to determine its value in both sexes, proposing a simple and reliable method for measuring it.

The elbow radiographs taken in the normal anteroposterior and lateral views were assessed independently and uniformly by anatomists. A total of 70 adult radiographs between the ages of 18 to 76 years, 35 males and 35 females were gathered. To measure the angle, two lines were drawn: one along the mid-axis of the upper limb of the forearm, passing between the radius and ulna through the superior radioulnar joint, and the other along the mid-axis of the lower third of the humerus, where the angle is measured.

The carrying angle is statistically more significant in females than in males among 70 radiographs. The p-value was 0.000 and the mean and SD for males were 14.3±2.740, while the mean and SD for females were 21.92±3.170.

The current study concludes that there is a significant gender difference between females and males; carrying angle influences secondary sexual characteristics.
Barreras para identificar intentos de suicidio y factores de riesgo en adolescentes: análisis de un caso clínico
Authors: Casas Muñoz Abigail , Agatón-Peralta Victoria Abril , Velasco-Rojano Ángel Eduardo , Rodríguez-Caballero Aarón
Published: May 2024

Antecedentes. Los intentos de suicidio no son explícitos en todos los casos, así como tampoco los posibles factores de riesgos y/o desencadenantes de estas conductas, sobre todo en la población adolescente. Identificarlos es crucial para brindar una atención integral y prevenir desenlaces fatales.
Caso clínico. Paciente masculino de 14 años, que acudió al servicio de urgencias por la ingestión de 40 pastillas, refiriendo de manera inicial que fue con fines recreativos. Se ingresó para manejo de intoxicación por paracetamol. Se reportan las valoraciones: médica, de trabajo social, de salud mental y mediante un tamizaje de factores de riesgo. Se analizaron las barreras para la identificación de los factores de riesgo y de la conducta suicida.
Conclusiones. A través del análisis de este caso clínico se identificaron cuatro principales barreras para la identificación de adolescentes con intentos de suicidio y sus principales factores de riesgo. Las cuales estuvieron relacionadas con a) el conocimiento y habilidades para la identificación y registro del intento de suicidio; b) las limitaciones para identificar los posibles factores de riesgo de la conducta suicida; c) la falta de sistematización para la evaluación de niñas, niños y adolescentes con intento de suicidio y d) la necesidad de colaboración y comunicación multi e interdisciplinarios, en ocasiones interinstitucional y/o intersectorial, para la atención integral de pacientes con intentos de suicidio. Además, se identificaron las ventajas de contar con instrumentos de tamizaje para la valoración de adolescentes con intentos de suicidio y para la sistematización del proceso.
LISTA DE ALIMENTOS, PREPARACIONES Y BEBIDAS QUE SE CONSUMEN EN ECUADOR SEGÚN LA CLASIFICACIÓN NOVA 2O17
Authors: Freire Wilma
Published: May 2024

LISTA DE ALIMENTOS, PREPARACIONES Y BEBIDAS QUE SE CONSUMEN EN ECUADOR SEGÚN LA CLASIFICACIÓN NOVA 2O17
Mine Active Internal Dump Susceptible Zone Identification using MMO Technique
Authors: Chand Kapoor , Koner Radhakanta
Published: May 2024

In open-cast mines, a dump stability analysis is tedious for engineers. In the past, dump slope disasters have caused a loss of human resources and mining machinery. Sometimes, the machinery is stuck in a debris flow. Therefore, Susceptible Zone Identification (SZI) and its treatment are essential for the mining industry. This study aims to identify multiple failure zones in a large dump using a Multi Model Optimization (MMO) technique. Realistic 3D modelling is essential for accurate stability evaluation. Researchers have used 2D numerical modelling for dump slope stability analysis in many studies. However, the geometry of mine dumps is irregular because of unplanned Overburden (OB) material deposition. If the real 3D geometry of the dump is not considered, the slope stability results may confound researchers. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the stability of the Sonepur Bazari mine dump with multiple failure zones using realistic 3D modelling. The Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) and Finite Difference Method (FDM) were employed for slope stability analysis. This study investigated different critical zones in the entire dump. The advantage of this combined approach is that large internal and external dump failure zones can be quickly identified, and decisions can be made for mitigation.
Analysing Slope Stability in Response to Blast-Induced Dynamic Loading by Pseudo-Static Approach
Authors: Ramana Ch. Venkat , Thote N. R. , Singh Arun Kumar
Published: May 2024

Regular blasting in opencast coal mines generates significant ground vibrations, impacting mine slope stability and posing risks to life and property. This study focuses on monitoring ground vibrations in an opencast coal mine through near-field monitoring and investigating the impact of blast-induced seismic loading on slope stability. The approach involves a pseudostatic method utilising Strength Reduction Factor (SRF), based on Finite Element (FE) numerical modelling software. The study examines a pit slope with a tension crack under seismic loading, varying the intensity of seismic coefficients (Ks) from 0 to 0.5. These coefficients are determined through field vibration monitoring during production blasts. In numerical modelling, seismic loading is considered in both horizontal (outward of slope face) and vertically downward (in-line with gravity). Numerical modelling incorporates dimensionless horizontal seismic coefficient (Kh) and vertical seismic coefficient (Kv), and both directions which is expressed as Seismic Coefficient Ratio (SCR) which is the ratio of Kv and Kh for interpretation of results. Although SCR induces changes in the Factor of Safety (FoS), its impact is minimal compared to seismic loading solely in the horizontal direction. Consequently, increasing SCR leads to a decrease in FoS. The study observes that Peak Ground acceleration (PGA) in the longitudinal direction has greater dominance than in the transverse direction. Additionally, the seismic wave in the horizontal direction destabilises the slope more than the corresponding vertical seismic wave. These findings are elucidated in the context of the Critical Slip Surface (CSS).
Optimization of Process Parameters of Wire Electric Discharge Machining Process for Machining AISI A2 Tool Steel
Authors: Srinivasan V. R. , Girishkumar G. S. , Kamesh M. R. , Vasu Vikram Kedambadi , Raja P. , Sagar T. M. , Prathap P. , Pavan S. , Manjunath H. , Ruvel D. , Hugar Manjunath , Mounesh H. , Surya M.
Published: May 2024

In this investigation, AISI A2 tool steel is considered as the workpiece material, which is typically used to manufacture blanking tools, punches die etc., due to its good toughness and wear resistance. In this work, the effect of controlling parameters of the Wire Electric Discharge Machining (WEDM) process is investigated. Molybdenum tool electrodes of 0.18mm diameter and de-ionized water dielectric medium are utilized. Peak current, on-time, off-time and voltage are considered as the controlling parameters. Surface roughness average and material erosion rate are considered as the response parameters. The type of design of experiments considered for this work is Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array. Analysis of variance indicates the percentage contribution of each machining parameter on response parameters. The optimum combination of machining parameters yields a minimum surface roughness of 2.87 μm and the highest material removal rate obtained in this work is 774 mm3/hr.
NOMINA AGENTIS AND NOMINA ACTORIS IN THE ODESSA COPY OF THE “SMALL CATECHISM” BY THEODOR THE STUDITE FROM THE XVIII CENTURY
Authors: Stoianova Daryna F.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this article is to determine the word-formation and lexico-semantic features of the designations nomina agentis and nomina actoris registered in Theodore Studite’s «Small Catechism» and to consider these linguistic units as a means of archaization or modernization (approximation to colloquial language) of the text. The subject of the study is the word-formation and lexico-semantic features of the nouns nomina agentis and nomina actoris. The Odesa copy of the «Small Catechism» is included in collection No. 1/154, kept in the Odesa National Scientific Library. All recorded nouns of nomina agentis and nomina actoris divide by origin into two groups: native Slavic language units and borrowed ones; indigenous Slavic lexemes in each nominative series distribute into groups according to word-formation types. Within word-formation types, lexico-semantic groups are distinguished. The separation of two lexico-semantic groups — names of individuals by type of activity, nature of occupation, profession, and names of individuals by their characteristic principles of behavior — is possible for each word-formation type. The separation of other lexico-semantic groups is optional. It has been established that for Slavic designations of nomina agentis, the most productive wordformation formants are -тел, -ник, -ец, unproductive ones are -ица, *-jь, and singular -ач; for the formation of designations of nomina actoris the affix -ник is most often used, very rarely -ар. The known stylistic differentiation between the literary affix -тел and the affixes -ник, -ец, which could participate in the creation of both literary and colloquial elements, does not implement in the «Small Catechism». The results of the study allow us to conclude about a number of factors that could cause this phenomenon. The main of them are features of the content of sermons, individual perception of the language norm by the scribe working on the text, his approach to the selection of vocabulary, and orientation to the specificity of the audience — well-prepared and educated church ministers, monks. Borrowings are represented only by Hellenisms, most of which were assimilated in ancient times. Prospects for further research we see in specifying the role of the Church Slavonic language of the Eastern edition in the productivity of these word-formation types.
ESSAY ON THE LANGUAGE SITUATION IN THE UKRAINIAN DANUBE REGION
Authors: Novak Olga M.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the study is to outline the current language situation in one of the multiethnic, and, accordingly, multilingual and multicultural regions of Ukraine — Budzhak. The Research objectives are: a) to identify the main differential features of the language situation in the region; b) to identify the components of the language situation — idioms that interact in the studied region; c) to identify the functional load of idioms in everyday and official communication; d) to study the influence of standard (literary) languages on dialect systems. The object of the study is the language situation in one of the region of Ukraine; the subject of the study is the structure and peculiarities of the modern language situation in the multiethnic region of the Ukrainian Danube. Conclusions. In the studied region the language situation is complex, exoglossic (idioms (dialects) of different languages interact: Bulgarian, Gagauz, Albanian, Moldovan (Romanian), Ukrainian, Russian, etc.); endoglossic (dialects and standard languages compete); unbalanced (components are functionally unequal and are distributed by spheres of use). Ukrainian serves as a language of official communication and education, while Russian serves as a lingua franca and informal communication. We see the prospect of further research in the study of interlingual interaction, mixed dialects and regionalisms. We consider it necessary and urgent to draw up a programme of comprehensive sociolinguistic research of the region as a model that can be used in other multiethnic regions in order to improve language planning and language policy of the state in general.
Ocena stopnje škodljivosti in razširjenosti nekaterih tujerodnih rastlinskih vrst v kmetijski pridelavi Slovenije za obdobje 2000-2022
Authors: Lešnik Mario , Paušič Andrej
Published: May 2024

V obdobju 2000-2022 smo izvajali spremljanje kmetijskih površin in nekaterih ob agrarnih habitatov po vsem ozemlju Slovenije glede pojavnosti tujerodnih invazivnih rastlin. Tujerodne rastline smo evidentirali in podali ocene o velikosti populacij. Hkrati smo izvedli oceno škodljivosti invazivnih rastlin za kmetijsko pridelavo. Obravnavali smo invazivne rastlinske vrste, ki jih pogosto omenjajo v mednarodno priznanih bazah invazivnih v geografskih območjih, ki so nam primerljiva po klimatskih in pedoloških značilnostih in po značilnostih kmetijskih pridelovalnih sistemov. V uvodu je predstavljena metodologija ocenjevanja škodljivosti vrst. Za večino vrst je škodljivost možno precej realno oceniti. Velika neznanka so klimatske spremembe, predvsem minimalne zimske temperature, ki odločajo o dolgoročnem ohranjanju tujerodnih večletnih rastlin. Med njimi je veliko takšnih, ki preraščajo vegetacijo, če uspejo preživeti zimo predstavljajo nevarne invazivke z ekosistemsko škodljivostjo. Pomembno vlogo bo imela tudi dostopnost herbicidov. Če se bo zmanjšala, bodo nekatere nove vrste pridobile na pomenu, ker jih ne bomo mogli učinkovito kemično zatirati. Vse več vrst je ekološko problematičnih tudi zato, ker so vmesni gostitelji novih tujerodnih povzročiteljev bolezni in škodljivcev, ki ogrožajo gojene rastline
Subcultural Hierarchy and Policing amongst Incels in Online Forums
Authors: Schlaerth Christian A. I. , Puhrmann Aaron , Bossard Elaine , Setting Rachel
Published: May 2024

While investigations into incels online have increased, most have focused on their potential for violence, their misogyny, extremist ideologies, and their mental health. Very little has been devoted to examining the nuances of that subcultural group. The research in this paper examines the hierarchy that has been established within the incel subculture, online, and how that hierarchy is policed using various mechanisms such as reporting “fakecels” to the moderators to have them banned and insults. Findings show that there are clear hierarchical delineations of incels in general, with “blackpill” incels being the most extreme in their worldview and their use of science (albeit cherry-picked) to justify the incel ideology. The researchers also found that there is a hierarchy specific to the online forum from which data were gathered. The paper concludes that understanding incel subculture is salient in addressing the potential threats of violence and treating those individuals who no longer want to identify as incels. Future directions of research would be to examine why boys and men identify as incels.
The Dark Side of Agency: A Life Course Exploration of Agency among White, Rural, and Impoverished Residents of New York State
Authors: Obernesser Laura , Seale Elizabeth
Published: May 2024

This study examines how people who have been constrained by extreme or chronic poverty, rural location, and adversity in interpersonal relationships make decisions and engage in agency through their narratives and everyday experiences. As a social scientific concept, the agency indicates the intentional behavior of individuals in the context of their environments, relations, and situations. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were collected with sixteen participants in rural south-central New York state who were living in extreme and/or chronic poverty. While exercising agency is viewed as important to the upward mobility of families and individuals in poverty, our participants encountered not only complex contexts for doing so but, at times, engaged in rebellious or counterproductive forms of agency. Furthermore, family ideology, such as traditional family values, shaped the perceived possibilities for forming one’s life course. We find the structure-agency dichotomy less useful than a framework that incorporates additional sources of constraints on agency, such as embodiment and culture. We also encounter difficulty in applying the concept of agency to the experiences of our research participants in ways that point to the necessary reworking of the concept.
Regional endogenous development in Chile: a simulation analysis of two models of allocation of public funds
Authors: Terán Oswaldo , Ravlic-Torres Danko , Romaní Gianni , Soria-Barreto Karla
Published: May 2024

This paper analyses, through simulations, two regional development models to contrast their potential to promote endogenous development in two Chilean regions (Antofagasta and Coquimbo). The models were developed with the SocLab social simulation platform, which is based on the theory of Organized Action Systems. The models' input was generated by interviews with stakeholders closely involved in the allocation of public funds for innovation and productive development. The results show that Antofagasta's decentralised model promotes endogenous development by permitting a high degree of influence and coordination among local actors, while presenting a better state of critical resources for this purpose. For the Coquimbo region, the centralised model presents greater dominance and autonomy of a single actor (central government) over other actors who should respond to the local interest. The models were compared by using a qualitative approach. The novelty of the paper relies on the application of a simulation platform based on the Organized Action System theory to model and simulate two systems of actors responsible for regional endogenous development. The proposed approach helps to better understand and compare different development models which contribute to policy making.
Board leadership in global ventures: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Herrera-Barriga Roberto Andres , Escandon-Barbosa Diana Marcela
Published: May 2024

This study explores the relationship between administrative advice and international market entry modes. The board of directors has the authority to determine internationalization strategies for both large multinational corporations and small and medium-sized organizations. Existing theoretical frameworks dealing with internationalization provide a strong foundation for understanding the dynamics of entry modes and corporate governance. The study presents a framework consisting of four thematic elements: characteristics, capabilities, behavior, and composition of the advice. This framework is utilized to analyze the complexities of the decision-making processes of boards. Despite acknowledging its limitations, this study provides practical insights for business managers and contributes to the ongoing theoretical debate on this topic, highlighting the need for more comprehensive frameworks that consider psychological and cultural factors in the decision-making process of boards in the context of international business.
CRITICAL IMPRESSIONS ON AMIL PROFESSIONALIZATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CAREER INTENTIONS: A PLS-SEM APPROACH
Authors: Batubara Maryam , Nasution Juliana , Nasution Muhammad Idris , Al Masri Anas Zahir
Published: May 2024

The issue of professionalization of amil (zakat managers) still continues to occur in zakat organizations and has received strong criticism, including from students of the zakat and waqf management study program (MAZAWA). These criticisms include whether amil has become a full-time profession, education, training, and competency development for amil, the legitimacy of amil associations, the existence of a zakat amil code of ethics, as well as legal protection and the role of the state for the amil profession. This research aims to find out whether their critical impressions influence their intention to pursue a career as a professional amil. Conducted at UIN Sunan Ampel of Surabaya and IAIN Langsa, this research involved 95 respondents. Descriptive statistics and SEM-PLS via SmartPLS 4.0 software were used for data analysis. The results of the research showed that students' impressions of the professionalization of amil in Indonesia are in the medium category, which shows that there is still a lot of criticism towards it. But, their intention to pursue a career as amil remains high. Their perceptions significantly influence their career intentions; the better their perception, the higher their intention. By understanding how this professionalization can affect the efficiency, accountability and sustainability of zakat programs. Furthermore, it can increase the positive impact generated from the distribution of zakat funds.
SHARIA MICROFINANCE MODELS: A GRAMEEN BANK APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND WELFARE ENHANCEMENT
Authors: Terminanto Ade Ananto , Hamid Abdul , Amalia Euis
Published: May 2024

This research aims to build a model for strengthening Sharia microfinance through an adapted Grameen Bank replica based on the pillars of leadership, collaboration, spirituality, and women's freedom. This research used a quantitative method to analyze a Grameen Bank replica or build a model for strengthening Sharia microfinance. It provides an early description of the model's independent and dependent variables using Path Investigation and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Data were gathered through participatory observation methods, interview techniques, and the distribution of SEM questionnaires to MFI managers and beneficiary customers. The findings indicate a link between the influence of the Grameen Bank-based Islamic Microfinance Institution system on partners in terms of leadership, cooperation, economy, community, and spirituality, as well as alternative strategies for strengthening Grameen Bank-based MFIs in improving the welfare of women's microbusiness groups. This research encourages more attention and implementation of Islamic microfinance models in an effort to improve social and economic welfare, especially among vulnerable groups such as women micro-entrepreneurs.
El habitus académico de los estudiantes en el sistema de bachillerato mexicano
Authors: Vasquez Feria Alim Getze Mani Eden , Suárez Domínguez José Luis , Jiménez García Silvia
Published: May 2024

En el 2008, el nivel educativo medio superior mexicano fue objeto de una reforma educativa que buscó asentar un modelo curricular basado en competencias. Para lograr lo anterior, se consideró central el cambio de las prácticas de enseñanza de los docentes. Desde una perspectiva estructural constructivista, se usó el concepto de habitus académico para realizar una aproximación sobre los cambios y persistencias en las prácticas de enseñanza comúnmente empleadas por los docentes, y la manera en cómo estas son percibidas por los estudiantes. Por medio del Paquete Estadístico para las Ciencias Sociales (SPSS por sus siglas en inglés), se empleó el cálculo de medias, además de pruebas de correlación para el procesamiento de la información procedente de 1033 estudiantes de recién ingreso —en el 2018— a trece facultades de la Universidad Veracruzana. Se presentan los resultados en dos secciones analíticas, exposición e incorporación. En la primera se detalla que la mayoría de los estudiantes fueron expuestos a prácticas educativas de tipo tradicional. En la segunda se describe la relación de esas prácticas con la forma en que los estudiantes clasifican y jerarquizan las prácticas de enseñanza. Considerando la información expuesta, se discuten los resultados tratando de dar cuenta tanto de los cambios como de las persistencias del habitus en el bachillerato. Se identifica una relación positiva entre el uso frecuente de prácticas de instrucción y de evaluación, con la forma en que los estudiantes clasificaban y jerarquizaban valorativamente las prácticas educativas.
Cómic, traducción y disidencias sexuales: análisis de los personajes Clarice y Toni de The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For/Lo indispensable de unas lesbianas de cuidado
Authors:   , Li Coronel Leydi Lu , Mendoza Rodriguez Guido Alonso
Published: May 2024

Esta investigación analiza la traducción de las disidencias sexuales de dos personajes del volumen recopilatorio The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For, de Alison Bechdel (2008), y su versión en español, Lo indispensable de unas lesbianas de cuidado (Bechdel, 2014), traducida por Rocío de la Maya. Clarice Clifford y Toni Ortiz son personajes recurrentes, en cuya representación se puede abordar la identidad lesbiana y la dinámica de los roles de género y el deseo sexual en una pareja. El corpus específico construido a partir de las viñetas de estos personajes se estudió mediante el análisis de contenido multimodal para identificar cómo se representaban las disidencias sexuales en el texto fuente; luego, mediante un análisis contrastivo, se evaluaron los efectos de los cambios morfosintácticos, semánticos y pragmáticos en la representación de los personajes del texto meta. Los resultados del análisis sugieren que la representación del texto fuente de la identidad interseccional y de la postura conflictiva frente a los valores hegemónicos de una relación sentimental cambia en dos aspectos en el texto meta: (a) mediante cambios sintácticos, se representa a la maternidad como un vínculo afectivo posesivo y, mediante recursos como la ironía, se remarca la identidad lesbiana como un rasgo identitario determinante para las relaciones de dominación, subordinación e igualdad; y (b) mediante cambios sintácticos y semánticos, se reafirma el deseo sexual conflictuado con la monogamia y la insatisfacción debido a las prioridades que establecen los roles de género tradicionales.
The Effectiveness of the Government Regulation Concerning Franchises in Resolving Franchise Business Disputes in Indonesia
Authors: Setiadi Ario Setra
Published: May 2024

Franchising is a business system that is growing with the current in Indonesia and the legal relationship between the franchiser and the franchisee is regulated in a contract that regulates the rights and obligations of the parties who have a relationship to comply with the contents of the agreement, which if violated can have consequences for the future law according to the agreement in the franchise agreement. Since the enactment of Government Regulation No. 42 of 2007, franchise business disputes still occur in Indonesia, such as abuse of franchisor authority, quality of technical and managerial support provided by franchisors to franchisees, and unfairness in profit sharing between franchisees and franchisees. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Government Regulation No. 42 of 2007 as a legal basis for resolving franchise business dispute cases in Indonesia. The research method used is normative legal research with a literature study approach. The results showed that Government Regulation No. 42 of 2007 is a regulation that regulates the mechanism for resolving business disputes in Indonesia, including in the case of franchise business disputes. This research also identifies several challenges that may be faced in the application of Government Regulation No. 42 of 2007 in resolving franchise business dispute cases, such as the complexity of the dispute resolution process, limited access to dispute resolution institutions, and low awareness and understanding of business people regarding the dispute resolution mechanism regulated in the regulation. Steps are needed such as counseling and persuasive approaches to franchise business actors regarding the importance of resolving business disputes through the mechanisms regulated in the regulation, monitoring, and evaluation of the dispute resolution process carried out by the appointed institution.
THE OBSTRUCTION OF SEA POWER, THE RECOVER OF LAND POWER AND THE POSSIBILITY OF “INTERCONNECT POWER”
Authors: Xianming Pan
Published: May 2024

Maritime versus land transportation, or the race between sea power and land power, is a topic that political scientists have been passionately discussing for centuries. In recent decades, sea power has undoubtedly prevailed. However, With the changes in the international political and economic situation and the frequent occurrence of wars and accidents (for example, the conflict in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the backlog of goods in ports due to the epidemic), maritime transportation has been restricted at the present time. Coupled with the development and application of new technologies (examples include distributed photovoltaics, high-speed rail, ultra-high-voltage transmission technology and thorium-based nuclear power plants) and the rise of new economies, the rise of land power has become a new trend. In other words, “circulating power”, which combines sea power and land power, provides a new development perspective for human society. The interconnectedness of the world will beyond the “national center” perspective, bring about the well-being of mankind, and convert the struggle for power into economic cooperation and prosperity
Risk factors associated with occlusal caries in first permanent molars in a school program
Authors: Guerra Bianca Mattos dos Santos , Reis Patrícia Papoula Gorni dos , Jorge Roberta Costa , Soviero Vera Mendes
Published: May 2024

Aim: Evaluate the longitudinal status of dental caries in the occlusal surface of first permanent molars (FPM) and to identify risk factors for the progression to cavitated caries lesions in a school oral health program. Methods: Children who were enrolled in the program between September 2017 and October 2019, 5 to 10 years-old, presenting the four FPM were included. Four calibrated examiners assessed dental caries according to Nyvad criteria. Descriptive analysis included frequency, mean, and standard deviation calculations. Chi-square test was used in the bivariate analysis and, logistic regression adjusted for cluster effect was used to identify significant risk factors for cavity among the following independent variables: gender, age in the baseline, deft, upper/lower molar, initial caries score, Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH), fluorosis, occlusal sealing. Odds ratio (OR) and respective confidence intervals (CI) are presented. Results: From 174 children enrolled in the program between 2017/2019, 120 were reevaluated in 2022. Eleven (2.6%) FPM in 11 children (9.2%) presented cavitated caries in the follow up examination. Significant risk factors for cavity were caries experience in the primary teeth (OR = 5.59; CI: 1.4 – 22.3) and the presence of MIH (OR = 5.33; CI: 1.6 – 18.1). Most of the active lesions in the follow up were considered active in the baseline examination. Conclusions: The progression to cavity was relatively low, significantly influenced by past caries experience and MIH.
Re-energising the brain: glucose metabolism, Tau protein and memory in ageing and dementia
Authors: Robbins Miranda
Published: May 2024

Memory naturally declines as we age, but the rapid loss of memory can be distressing for people living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). How memories are formed and retrieved in the brain is not fully understood; it is thought to require plasticity to the synapses connecting neurons in a network of engram cells. Plasticity may occur either through changes to the volume and location of molecules and organelles within the synapse, or gross structural changes of synapses. Memory naturally declines as we age, as do many of the mechanisms required for learning and memory, such as changes in concentrations of the cytoskeletal structural protein Microtubule-Associated Protein Tau, reduced brain glucose metabolism, and sensitivities to insulin. The biggest risk factor for developing AD is ageing, yet only few studies try to reconcile the natural decline in functions we see with ageing with the dramatic impairment of these pathways in AD, such as Tau protein and energy homeostasis by neurons. This review will therefore explain the changes to metabolism, Tau protein, and memory impairment during ageing, and explore the latest research that links these processes to neurodegeneration seen in AD, and other Tauopathies. Understanding how ageing and dementia diverge may offer an important and underutilised avenue for therapeutic interventions to target metabolism in both “healthy” ageing and disease.
Crafting organizational security policies for critical infrastructures: an architectural approach
Authors: Pavleska Tanja , Sellitto Giovanni Paolo , Aranha Helder
Published: May 2024

Critical infrastructures (CIs) are an essential enabler of a nation's well-being and span a multitude of sectors. It is critical to ensure their resilience and protection against security threats, straight from the design phase. Nowadays, CIs take the form of complex socio-technical systems, which rely heavily on digital technology and off-the-shelf components, introducing challenges due to non-composability of security properties. A comprehensive approach for their protection integrates physical security, cybersecurity, risk management, and collaboration with the stakeholders, as they play a key role in identifying and managing vulnerabilities and in the impact evaluation of potential security breaches. Other key requirements in the context of CIs are interoperability, automation and governance, which are often neglected in the process of crafting security policies, as this takes as input the system as-is and disregards architectural design considerations. In this paper, we propose a methodology that takes care of the inter-dependencies between security goals in a given CI and the relevant countermeasures for its subsystems. Our approach considers the relationships between the CI subsystems, focusing on organizational security objectives and the requisite countermeasures to achieve these objectives. The methodology is supported by a context-independent Reference Model for Information Assurance and Security, which can be applied across diverse critical sectors. To complement the methodology, we propose a formal language that enables the verification of the fulfillment of the security goals in a specific solution architecture. The aim is to enable and support CI security, promoting resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving threats. Leveraging the formal language, the proposed methodology can be integrated into an open-source automated tool-chain for the validation of composite systems. Through these contributions, we effectively address the unique security challenges inherent in CI, facilitating automation and interoperability to enhance security and governance in these crucial domains.
Are market competition, customer concentration and company diversification associated with firm value?
Authors: Firmansyah Amrie , Fauzi Irfan , Hannun Muchamad Izaaz , Prakosa Dani Kharismawan , Purwaka Adhitya Jati
Published: May 2024

Investors can respond to company conditions through share price movements in the capital market. Investors will respond positively if they have confidence in the company's sustainability in the future. The market response is usually related to firm value. This research examines the effect of market competition, customer concentration, and company diversification on firm value. It employs a quantitative approach with data from financial reports and stock prices of manufacturing companies listed on the IDX within the period of 2016 to 2020. Research data was obtained from www.idnfinancial.com and www.finance.yahoo.com. The research sample consisted of 645 observations (firm-year) based on purposive sampling. Multiple linear regression analysis for panel data was conducted to test the research hypothesis. This research concludes that market competition and customer concentration are negatively associated with firm value, while company diversification is positively associated with firm value. The research provides literature on firm value based on company strategy using numbers in financial statements.
Index Card Match Boosts Math Learning by 84.2%
Authors: Tikasari Della Ajeng , Setiyawati Enik
Published: May 2024

This study examines the effectiveness of the Index Card Match (ICM) learning model on fifth-grade mathematics education at SDIT Ainul Yaqin. Using a pre-experimental design, 20 students were selected through purposive sampling. Test sheets were used to measure learning outcomes, and data analysis included testing for normality and calculating N-Gain scores. The results showed a significant 84.2% improvement in mathematics learning outcomes, indicating the positive impact of the ICM model on student achievement. This research contributes to understanding innovative teaching methods' efficacy in enhancing elementary mathematics education.   Highlight: Effective Math Learning: Evaluating Index Card Match model in fifth-grade math education. Pre-Experimental Design: Utilizing purposive sampling to assess teaching model impact. Notable Improvement: 84.2% increase in math learning outcomes observed.   Keyword: Index Card Match, Mathematics Education, Elementary School, Learning Outcomes, Innovative Teaching Methods.