bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Tapioca Flour and Bogor Taro Flour (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) Formulations on the Chemical, Physical, and Sensory Characteristics of Catfish Sausage (Pangasius hypophtalmus)
Authors: Amelia Leona , Astuti Sussi , Fadhallah Esa Ghanim , Koesoemawardani Dyah
Published: October 2024

This study was aimed to determine the effect of tapioca flour and Bogor taro flour formulation on the chemical, physical, and sensory characteristics of catfish sausage and to determine the best formulation. This study was arranged in a Randomized Complete Group Design (RCGD) with a single factor of tapioca flour and Bogor taro flour formulation with 6 treatments P1 (100%:0%), P2 (80%:20%), P3 (60%:40%), P4 (40%:60%), P5 (20%:80%), and P6 (0%:100%) with 4 replications. Data were tested for equality of variance with Barlett's test and data saturation with Tuckey's test. The data were analyzed for variance to determine the effect between treatments, then further analyzed using the HSD test at the 5% level. The results showed that the formulation of tapioca flour and Bogor taro flour had a very significant on water content, ash content, hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, appearance, and overall acceptance but no effect on the taste and aroma of catfish sausage. P5 was the best treatment with a water content of 52.08%, ash content of 1.55%, hardness of 270.75 gf, springiness of 10.03 mm, cohesiveness of 0.83, appearance of 2.93 (slightly dull), taste of 3.87 (typical of fish), aroma of 3.87 (typical of fish), overall acceptance of 3.88 (like), protein content of 15.61%, and fat content of 4.29%.
Effect of Justicia insularis Leaf Extract and Fractions on Oxidative Stress Markers, Liver Function Parameters and Liver Histology of Plasmodium berghei -Infected Mice
Authors: Enyiekere Veronica James , Anagboso Martin Osita , Ise Uduak Peter , Essien Grace Emmanuel , Okokon Jude Efiom , Ebong Nwakaego Omonigho
Published: October 2024

Justicia insularis (Family-Acanthaceae) is used in Ibibio ethnomedicine to treat malaria. The leaf extract and fractions of J. insularis were investigated for antioxidative stress and hepatoprotective activities in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice. The leaf extract (100-300 mg/kg, p.o.) exerted significant (p<0.05) antimalarial activity against P. berghei infection in curative test with ethyl acetate fraction demonstrating the highest activity.  The extract/fractions treatment caused significant (p<0.05) reductions in liver enzymes (ALT, AST and ALP), total and conjugated bilirubin of the treated infected mice and also decreased significantly (p<0.05) total protein and albumin levels of the treated mice relative to control. The leaf extract and fractions further improved significantly (p<0.05) the levels of oxidative stress markers enzymes and molecules (CAT, GPx, GST, SOD) of the treated infected mice with no significant (p>0.05) effect on GSH. The MDA levels in the livers of the treated infected mice were significantly (p<0.05) reduced relative to control. Histology of liver sections revealed absence or significant reductions in pathological features in infected mice treated with leaf extract (100 mg/kg), DCM and ethyl acetate fractions compared to untreated infected mice. These results suggest that the leaf extract/fractions of Justicia insularis possess antioxidative stress and hepatoprotective potentials, which is an added advantage to its antimalarial property.
Emprender con criterio. La guía para emprendedores
Authors: Gallart Masvidal Martín
Published: October 2024

Vivimos en una época de cambio sin precedentes en la historia de la humanidad que lleva implícita nuevas formas de relación, nuevos modelos organizacionales, nuevas tecnologías, la consolidación del comercio electrónico, la aparición del dinero digital, el inicio de la era de la inteligencia artificial, además de una mayor longevidad del ser humano. Las naciones que sean capaces de adaptarse a los cambios de nuestra época y avancen en campos como la ciencia y la innovación, darán un salto cuantitativo en generación de riqueza y verán incrementado el bienestar general de su población. Alentar la capacidad para emprender y enseñar a emprender son dos de los retos prioritarios que debemos afrontar en esta nueva era de revolución tecnológica. El inicio de cualquier actividad empresarial, para que resulte exitosa, ha de seguir unas pautas que la hagan viable, las cuales serán de mayor o menor complejidad según sea el proyecto, el ámbito geográfico en el que se vaya a desarrollar, y el producto o servicio que se desee ofrecer. A lo largo de mi carrera profesional he podido constatar que únicamente subsisten a lo largo del tiempo, e independientemente de los ciclos económicos, las empresas gestionadas con sólidos criterios, plenamente orientadas al cliente y con una estructura financiera adecuada. Este libro es una guía para emprendedores. En cada uno de los capítulos se van desgranando los pasos que se han de seguir para iniciar un negocio con independencia de su alcance, así como los conceptos financieros fundamentales para gestionarlo. Emprender con criterio es la única vía para alcanzar el éxito.
Pengaruh Angkatan Kerja, Upah, PDRB, dan Pendidikan Terhadap Tingkat Pengangguran di Provinsi Banten Tahun 2002-2019
Authors: Filiasari Amgi , Setiawan Achma Hendra
Published: October 2024

Unemployment is a problem faced by every country. It has been recorded that from 2002 to 2019 the unemployment rate in Banten Province was always above the average national unemployment rate. This study aims to analyze the influence of the labor force, wages, Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), and education on the unemployment rate in Banten Province in 2002-2019. This study uses secondary data in the form of time series data from 2002 to 2019 obtained from BPS and BPS Banten Province. The method of analysis in this study is multiple linear regression analysis with the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression method. The analysis tool used is E-views 9. The results of this study indicate that the variables of labor force, wages, and Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) have a negative and significant effect on the unemployment rate in Banten Province while the education variable has a positive and significant effect on the unemployment rate in Banten Province. The dominant variable affecting on the unemployement rate in Banten Province in 2002-2019 is education.
Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Institusi, Keterbukaan Perdagangan, Inflasi, Ukuran Pasar dan Infrastruktur Terhadap Foreign Direct Investment di Negara-Negara ASEAN
Authors: Purwono Purwono
Published: October 2024

The main problem for any country, especially in developing countries in the process of economic development, is the level of output produced is low as a result of limited capital flows. To be able to increase economic development, one way that can be done is by attracting foreign direct investment. This study aims to analyze the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in terms of institutional and macroeconomic factors in ASEAN countries in the period 2003-2019. This research uses panel data regression analysis method with Fixed Effect Model (FEM) approach.The results of this study show that institutional quality variables such as political stability and the absence of violence/terrorism, government effectiveness have a positive and significant influence on FDI inflows. Then, the control of corruption has a negative and significant effect on FDI inflows. Meanwhile, macroeconomic variables such as trade openness, market size, infrastructure have a positive and significant influence on FDI inflows in ASEAN countries. On the other hand, inflation has a negative and significant effect on FDI inflows. With these results, the quality of institutions and macroeconomic conditions in the ASEAN region plays an important role in attracting FDI inflows.
PENGARUH INVESTASI, JUMLAH PENDUDUK, DAN INFLASI TERHADAP PRODUK DOMESTIK REGIONAL BRUTO DI PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH PERIODE 2014-2018
Authors: Widiyarto Teges
Published: October 2024

Gross Regional Domestic Product is a variable to see developments inCentral Java Province, which is a province that has the potential for a high levelof economic growth. Investment plays an important role as a driving factor foreconomic growth, both investment in the form of fixed capital and human capital.In addition, the population as an economic actor plays an important role. Inflationplays an important role is there any effect of high inflation on GRDP.This study aims to analyze the effect of investment, population, andinflation on Gross Regional Domestic Product in Central Java Province in 2014-2018. The research data used is the value of the Regional Gross Domestic Product(GRDP), the Gross Fixed Capital Formation (PMTB), the total population, andinflation. The data was processed by regression analysis of the Eviews12 paneldata using the Random Effect Model (REM) approach.The results of the study show that increasing investment from year to yearwill significantly increase the GRDP in Central Java Province. increasingpopulation increases the GRDP of Central Java Province significantly, stableinflation has not significantly affected the GRDP of Central Java Province.
Pengaruh Aglomerasi, Tenaga Kerja, Pertumbuhan Penduduk, dan Investasi Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Provinsi Sumatera Utara Tahun 2015-2020
Authors: Sasmita Batubara Mei Sun Rain Anju
Published: October 2024

The ability of a region to grow rapidly and sustainably is largely determined by various economic factors which are interrelated with each other. GRDP can be used as an indicator to measure economic growth in a region. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of agglomeration, labor, population growth, and investment partially or simultaneously on economic growth in North Sumatra Province in 2015-2020. The analytical method used in this study is the regression method Ordinary Least Square (OLS) using secondary data sourced from BPS, DPMPTSP, DISNAKER North Sumatra with a total of 198 observations. The data time series used are 2015-2020 and the data cross section used are 33 districts/cities in North Sumatra Province. This study uses the unbalanced panel data method with a Random Effect Model. The results in this study indicate agglomeration variables and population growth have a positive and significant effect on economic growth in North Sumatra. Meanwhile, labor and investment variables have a negative effect on economic growth in North Sumatra. Agglomeration variables, labor, population growth, and investment together have a positive and significant impact on the economic growth of North Sumatra Province in 2015-2020.
The Effect of Structural Transformation, Population, Labor Force Participation Rate, and Human Development Index Among Inequality in Kedungsepur Area in 2010-2019
Authors: Cahyani Nurindra , Robertus Mulyo Hendarto
Published: October 2024

A faster development of secondary and tertiary sectors than primary sector indicates a structural transformation in KEDUNGSEPUR area. However, the diversity characteristic across regions in KEDUNGSEPUR area can causes inter-regions inequality. This study aims to determine the effect of structural transformation, population, labor force participation rate, and human development index among inequality in KEDUNGSEPUR area in 2010-2019. Analysis data on this study using panel data regression analysis with a fixed effect model. Result shows that the population variable significantly affects inequality in KEDUNGSEPUR area, while the structural transformation, labor force participation rate and human development index do not affect inequality in KEDUNGSEPUR area. However, the variables of structural transformation, population size, labor force participation rate and the human development index equally affect inequality in KEDUNGSEPUR area. Keywords:Structural Transformation, Population, Labor Force Participation Rate, Human Development Index, and Regional Inequality.
Pengaruh Jumlah Penduduk, Tenaga Kerja, Belanja Modal, dan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Kabupaten Semarang Tahun 2010-2020
Authors: Jati Salisna , Robertus Mulyo Hendarto
Published: October 2024

Kabupaten Semarang merupakan salah satu wilayah kabupaten di Jawa Tengah. Secara lokasi Kabupaten Semarang berdekatan dengan Ibu Kota Jawa Tengah yaitu Kota Semarang. Pembangunan ekonomi di Kabupaten Semarang yang dapat mendorong perkembangan ekonomi daerah semakin maju diperlukan adanya terobosan yang mampu meningkatkan produksi, pendapatan, dan permintaan suatu daerah dengan beberapa faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi laju pertumbuhan ekonomi.Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh jumlah penduduk, tenaga kerja, belanja modal, dan indeks pembangunan manusia terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kabupaten Semarang tahun 2010-2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan model regresi linear berganda dengan metode Ordinary Least Square (OLS) untuk mengetahui besarnya pengaruh variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat.Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel jumlah penduduk dan belanja modal memberikan pengaruh positif dan signifikan. Selain itu, variabel tenaga kerja dan indeks pembangunan manusia memberikan pengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kabupaten Semarang.  Kata kunci: jumlah penduduk, tenaga kerja, belanja modal, indeks pembangunan manusia, dan pertumbuhan ekonomi.
Pengaruh Anggaran Pendidikan, Anggaran Kesehatan, dan PDRB Terhadap Indeks Pembangunan Manusia di Provinsi Jawa Tengah Tahun 2015 - 2019
Authors: Alif Muhammad Naufal , SBM Nugroho
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the education budget, health budget, and GRDP on the Human Development Index in Central Java province in 2015 - 2019. The dependent variable used in this study is the Human Development Index in Central Java Province 2015 - 2019. The independent variable used in this study is the education budget, health budget, and GRDP. This study uses panel data which is a combination of time series data and cross-section data with secondary data obtained from reports published by BPS and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. The analysis model used in this research is a log model that is completed with the help of Eviews 11. To see the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable, the best estimation model is selected from the three types of models and the best estimation model is the fixed effect model (FEM). Partially, the education budget variable has a negative and not significant effect on the Human Development Index. The health budget variable has a positive but not significant effect on the Human Development Index. The GRDP variable has a positive and significant effect on the Human Development Index. The results showed that the education budget, health budget, and GRDP simultaneously had a significant effect on the Human Development Index in Central Java Province in 2015 – 2019.
Marriage Parties, Rules, and Contract Expressions in Qur’an Translations: A Critical Analysis
Authors: AbuAlkheir Haneen , Farghal Mohammed , Haider Ahmad S.
Published: October 2024

Marriage is one of many important topics discussed in the Qur’an and is a vital component of the customs and traditions of every community. This study aims to qualitatively investigate the procedures employed by classical and recent translators in rendering Qur’anic marriage expressions into English and see whether there has been improvement in tackling them. The collected data consists of a set of marriage expressions that are critically analyzed from a translational perspective. Eight famed English translations from 1930 to 2015, which are trustworthy and easily accessible, are examined, along with three exegesis. They are unlike other earlier translations of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that were done by non-Muslims who had little knowledge or no background Islam and were often criticized for biased and erroneous content. The results reveal that both classical and recent translators offer successful renditions in some cases, but they fail to do so in several cases due to hurdles involving lexical and cultural gaps, as well as figurative usage. Although workable formal equivalence should remain a priority, paraphrase, transliteration, footnoting, or combinations of them need to be considered when formal equivalence falters. Further, the results show that there has not been any noticeable improvement in this area from classical to recent translations. The differences between them mainly involve lexical variation only, apart from conceptual emendations. The study recommends that Qur’an translation be conducted by an expert team, rather than one individual, whose members must have high language and cultural competence in both languages, have solid religious and cultural background in Qur’anic discourse, consult authoritative exegeses, and have adequate knowledge of translation strategies and procedures.
Effect of diatomaceous earth on diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), larval feeding and survival on cabbage
Authors: Furuya Amanda M. , Beuzelin Julien , Turechek William W. , Smith Hugh A.
Published: October 2024

The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is a key pest of Brassicaceae. Chemical insecticides are the main method used for P. xylostella management, however, the moth has developed resistance to many insecticides, including biological agents such as Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner (Bacillales: Bacillaceae) (Bt) products. Alternative methods need to be adopted to reduce reliance on insecticides. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a silica powder that kills arthropods by damaging the lipid layer of the epicuticle and causing water loss. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of DE alone and in combination with Bt insecticides by recording mortality and feeding of P. xylostella larvae to determine if the addition of DE to Bt products improved Bt performance. Seven P. xylostella populations (a susceptible laboratory colony and six field colonies) were subjected to seven treatments: DE alone, B.t. kurstaki Berliner and B.t. aizawai Luthy alone and in combination with DE, emamectin benzoate 5G (commercial standard), and untreated control. Two types of bioassays were conducted. A leaf dip method was used to evaluate the effect of exposure to the treatments once the material had dried on the leaf substrate, and the Potter spray tower method was used to evaluate the effect of direct contact of treatments on P. xylostella larvae. DE alone increased P. xylostella mortality compared to untreated controls in four out of seven populations in leaf dip bioassays. DE did not significantly reduce leaf consumption when used alone or in combination with Bt treatments. There was no evidence of DE improving Bt performance. DE showed moderate effectiveness in increasing mortality of some Florida populations of P. xylostella under laboratory conditions. This suggests that its impact under field circumstances may be worthy of further investigation.
Secrecy and performance analysis of dual hop FSO-RF system using differential chaos shift keying
Authors: Narang Ghanishtha , Aggarwal Mona
Published: October 2024

Free space optical (FSO) communication system is a promising candidate for day-to-day progressing networks because of its potential advantages such as, large bandwidth, line-of-sight communication, non-licensed spectrum, high data rates and many more. Relay-assisted communication provides an additional hike to the system’s performance by expanding its coverage range, enhancing data rates, capacity and mitigating the effect of turbulence. In this manuscript, FSO-radio frequency (RF) dual hop system is considered using decode and forward (DF) relaying protocol. Furthermore, chaotic signals are incorporated in the proposed system to enhance their confidentiality using differential chaos shift keying (DCSK). This is demonstrated by performing secrecy analysis of the proposed system. Here, it is assumed that FSO link experiences Gamma-Gamma turbulence along with pointing errors while RF link experiences Nakagami-m fading. The probability of error of the proposed system is analyzed, and the results indicated huge gain in the SNR requirements in FSO-RF-DCSK system. Also, secrecy analysis is performed using secrecy outage probability (SOP) as a metric for the proposed system. The findings are noteworthy as FSO-RF-DCSK system presents superior performance in terms of secrecy.
Noteworthy records of survival, longevity, and recruitment in a key area for jaguars in Western Mexico
Authors: Monterrubio-Rico Tiberio C. , López-Ortiz Eduardo I. , Núñez-Landa Leticia , Soto Gerardo , Charre-Medellín Juan F.
Published: October 2024

The information such as survival, longevity, or recruitment is relatively unknown for most jaguar populations. Herein, we present results from an assessment performed from March through May 2023 in a region where jaguars were assessed during the 2010–2016 period. Jaguars persisted, and a female registered during 2014 survived for nine years with a free-living longevity estimated at 11–12 years. This evidence indicates the region as important for habitat restoration and the establishment of a jaguar sanctuary in Michoacan.
Genossenschaftliche Gaststätten – Ergebnisse einer Gründer*innenbefragung
Authors: Moldenhauer Joschka
Published: October 2024

Dieser Beitrag präsentiert die Ergebnisse einer Umfrage unter Gründer*innen genossenschaftlicher Gaststätten. Die Studie gewährt detaillierte Einblicke in die Beweggründe für die Gründung sowie in die Eignung der genossenschaftlichen Rechtsform für solche Betriebe. Darüber hinaus werden Probleme, Hürden und fördernde Faktoren während des Gründungsprozesses beleuchtet. Die genossenschaftliche Rechtsform zeigt sich dabei als geeignetes Instrument für eine engagierte Zivilgesellschaft, um einerseits traditionelle Gaststättenbetriebe vor der Schließung zu retten und andererseits gelebte Demokratie und ein gelingendes Miteinander zu fördern. Die erfolgreiche Umsetzung erfordert jedoch bestimmte Voraussetzungen, darunter ein gut aufeinander abgestimmtes Team, die Integration in bestehende Netzwerke, spezifische Eigenschaften der Gründungspersonen sowie ein durchdachtes Unternehmenskonzept.
Morphologie und Typologie kulturgenossenschaftlicher Geschäftsmodelle
Authors: Blome-Drees Johannes , Beideck Julia , Thimm Philipp
Published: October 2024

Kulturgenossenschaftliche Geschäftsmodelle gestalten sich in der Praxis unterschiedlich aus. Unter Anwendung der morphologisch-typologischen Methode wird diese Vielfalt im vorliegenden Beitrag zunächst morphologisch ausdifferenziert, sodann typologisiert und anhand von real existierenden kulturgenossenschaftlichen Geschäftsmodellen beispielhaft dargestellt. Auf diese Weise liefert der Beitrag neue Erkenntnisse im Rahmen der Forschung zu Kulturgenossenschaften und adressiert zugleich die kulturgenossenschaftliche Praxis, indem die Ergebnisse die Adaption bestehender oder die Gestaltung zukünftiger kulturgenossenschaftlicher Geschäftsmodelle unterstützen können.
Anteproyecto para el Jardín Botánico Universitario de la Universidad de Guanajuato
Authors: Almaguer Roldán Paloma , Ramos Rios Irvin Said , Rabadán Villalpando María Eugenia
Published: October 2024

El siguiente documento presenta un compendio detallado de lo que es el Jardín Botánico Universitario UG, así como los servicios educativos que ofrece. En él se describe en profundidad la manera en que estos servicios se llevarán a cabo y los lugares en los que nos basamos para nuestro departamento de educación. Estos lugares han sido seleccionados minuciosamente, ya que nos han ayudado a conocer y comprender la normatividad pertinente. Además, seguimos los criterios establecidos por los jardines botánicos para asegurar que cumplimos con los estándares más altos de calidad y efectividad en nuestras actividades. Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar una experiencia pedagógica enriquecedora y completa, que esté alineada con las mejores prácticas y normativas en el ámbito de la educación ambiental y botánica. Este enfoque nos permite ofrecer programas educativos que no solo informan, sino que también inspiran a nuestros participantes a valorar y proteger el medio ambiente.
Desarrollo del manual de administración del talento humano en Zoquite
Authors: López Terán Leonel Alejandro , Rocha González Sergio Uriel , Morales Caratachea Alonso , Chávez Valencia Luis Elías
Published: October 2024

En esta investigación se analizó la empresa Zoquite en su faceta de manufactura de elementos constructivos vibrocomprimidos que se emplean en diversos sistemas de edificación por tener mayor rendimiento que redunda en menor tiempo de ejecución y de número de piezas, así como que no requiere la contratación de obra de mano especializada. Pero a la vez, la producción de estas piezas tiene una alta dependencia de los empleados pues la distribución del layout es por proceso del tipo taller, por eso se generó un manual de administración del talento humano a través de un proceso inmersivo mediante la identificación de las funciones, las necesidades y las expectativas de los empleados a través de entrevistas y encuestas a fin de presentar un panorama de los sistemas, controles y operaciones. Los resultados de este estudio fueron integrados en un manual con cuatro módulos, a saber: el primero sobre el entorno laboral de Zoquite, el segundo sobre la integración del personal, el tercero sobre la permanencia del talento humano y en el cuarto sobre la productividad; así mismo, se diseñaron estrategias de mejora y se generó la descripción de perfil de puestos laborales. Así pues, dicho documento será de gran utilidad a la empresa para la administración y gestión de sus trabajadores, pero requiere de un proceso de implementación y seguimiento, que viene a ser un nicho de oportunidad de intervención al personal.
Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain in military personnel: a systematic review
Authors: Xing Wen-Yuan , Zhang Yong-Hui , Yang Qi-Hao , Wang Xue-Qiang
Published: October 2024

Purpose

Low back pain (LBP) has a significant impact on the general population, especially on military personnel. This study aimed to systematically review the relevant literature to determine the prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among military personnel from different military occupational categories.

Methods

For this systematic review, we searched Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane. We performed study selection, data extraction, and assessed the quality of the evidence using the adapted risk of bias assessment tool by Hoy et al. This review process was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. This study is registered on the Center for Open Science, registration DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/HRGE8.

Results

Out of 860 papers, 19 studies met the inclusion criteria. More than 360 000 military people with lumbar pain situation were considered for inclusion in this systematic review. The 1-year prevalence of LBP could be up to 81.7% in the Army, 5.2% in the Marines, and 48.1% in the Air Force. Age (OR = 0.494–2.89), history of LBP (OR = 2.2–8.91), and sedentary position (OR = 0.55–3.63) were the most common physical, sociodemographic, and occupational risk factors, respectively.

Conclusions

Low back pain was prevalent among military personnel. There was heterogeneity in studies and a significant difference in prevalence and incidence across various occupational categories. Physical, sociodemographic, and occupational risk factors were researched more than psychological risk factors in the military.
Recurrence rates with long-term follow-up after hallux valgus surgical treatment using shaft metatarsal osteotomies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Lalevee Matthieu , Saffarini Mo , van Rooij Floris , Nover Luca , Nogier Alexis , Beaudet Philippe
Published: October 2024

Purpose

Recurrence of hallux valgus (HV) following corrective surgery is a frequent concern. A recent systematic review estimated recurrence of HV in only 4.9%, which may be an underestimation, as most included studies had short- to mid-term follow-up. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize and critically appraise the literature on the long-term outcomes of shaft osteotomies of the first metatarsal (M1) to treat HV without inflammatory disease or degenerative arthritis, and to assess the long-term HV recurrence rates of studies with a minimum follow-up of 5 years.

Methods

This systematic review conforms to the PRISMA guidelines. The authors conducted a search using PubMed, Embase®, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Studies that report outcomes of shaft osteotomies of the M1 for non-inflammatory and non-degenerative HV having a minimum follow-up of 5 years were included. We found five eligible studies comprising six datasets, all assessed Scarf osteotomies with a mean follow-up that ranged from 8 to 14 years.

Results

The HV recurrence rate was 40%, considering the threshold of >15° hallux valgus angle (HVA), 30% having >20°, and 2% having >25°.

Conclusion

At a minimum follow-up of 8 years following shaft osteotomies of M1, the HVA was 15.9°, the intermetatarsal angle (IMA) was 7.7°, and the DMAA was 8.3°. Furthermore, the recurrence rates considering the various thresholds of HVA were: 40% having >15°, 20% having >20°, and 2% having >25°.

Level of Evidence

Meta-analysis, Level IV
Special issue: Papers from ICEA After the Pandemic Conference Series, Fall 2021
Authors: Konieczny Jerzy (Jurek)
Published: October 2024

Papers in the special issue were presented at five conferences in the After the Pandemic Conference Series, organized by the International Centre for Economic Analysis (ICEA), for which the Review  is the official journal, and held online between October 29, 2021 and December 10, 2021.  The list of the conferences in the series is at the end of the introduction.
Are ESG Female? The Hidden Benefits of Female Presence on Sustainable Finance
Authors: Bosone Constanza , Bogliardi Stefania Maria , Giudici Paolo
Published: October 2024

Though gender equality has been at the centre of debate over the last decades, a number of benefits concerning the impact of female directors on corporate performance are still overlooked. Particularly, the link that seems to exist between female directors and sustainable finance has received limited attention. We investigate the impact of an enhancement in female presence, meant as women in decision-making positions, on a firm’s performance both in financial and sustainability terms. The goal is to contribute to the literature streams on gender economics and on sustainable finance.
Most research on sustainable finance and its impact on corporate governance rely only on aggregate ESG ratings for their results. Such scores are typically a black-box, with financial providers supplying little information about their methodology.  Our analysis not only develops disaggregate scores for each dimension, but also provides motivation for the measurement of gender equality by means of specific indicators, such as the number of female directors, going beyond the bare (S) or (G) rating. ESG ratings and specific indicators of gender equality were retrieved from the well-known Bloomberg provider. Relying on a dataset concerning European companies, we empirically show that an increase in gender equality has a positive effect on a firm’s financial performance and on its share of sustainable investments.
Cultural Integration of First-Generation Immigrants: Evidence from European Union Countries
Authors: Giovanis Eleftherios , Akdede Sacit Hadi
Published: October 2024

In this study, we aim to explore and compare the frequency of attendance and the reasons for non-attendance to cultural activities between natives and first-generation immigrants in thirteen European countries. The empirical analysis relies on data from the special module on cultural participation in the European Union-Income and Living Conditions Survey (EU-SILC) in 2015. We apply the Probit and multinomial Probit models. This study contributes to the literature by exploring the determinants of cultural participation and comparing the frequency of participation in cultural activities between natives and first-generation immigrants. Furthermore, the study explores the reasons for non-participation in cultural activities, highlighting potential differences between countries and between the European Union (EU) and non-EU migrants. The results highlight that social interactions depend on several factors related mainly to the country of destination and employment opportunities and individual factors related to the migrant, including demographic and economic characteristics and the length of residence in the host country. The findings show that the length of residence of immigrants in the host countries is positively correlated with a higher frequency of attendance, indicating that cultural participation can be, by its nature, a long-term process or “experienced” activity. The findings also show that in most cases, migrants do not attend the cultural activities we explore because of financial constraints and not due to lack of interest. Thus, this highlights that the economic integration of migrants could be the primary driver of cultural participation and integration.
Prospects and Limits of Tourism-Led Growth: The International Evidence
Authors: Adamou Adamos , Clerides Sofronis
Published: October 2024

We investigate the relationship between tourism specialization and economic growth. We
deviate from previous studies – which have reported mixed evidence – by allowing the
relationship to take a nonlinear form. We find that tourism specialization is associated with
higher rates of economic growth at relatively low levels of specialization but eventually
diminishing returns set in and tourism’s contribution becomes minimal. The policy lesson
is that there is promise for tourism-led growth in developing countries but other economic
activities must also be developed in order to carry the economy forward once the potential
of tourism-led growth has been exhausted.
Synthesis and study of gradient and diblock copolymers containing phosphorylcholine moieties
Authors:   , Jurkūnas Marijus
Published: October 2024

Gradientinių ir diblokinių kopolimerų, turinčių fosforilcholino fragmentus, sintezė ir tyrimas Prieigos teisės Laisvai prieinamas internete
A discussão cristológica sobre o “Jesus histórico”
Authors: Vicente Jose Armando
Published: October 2024

O que Jesus, de fato, andou fazendo? – eis a questão e a discussão sobre o Jesus histórico. Para responder a essa interrogação, recorre-se à literatura que a historiografia desenvolveu ao longo dos séculos e que, na idade moderna, foi denominada de “crítica histórica”. A figura de Jesus que resulta desta pesquisa chama-se “Jesus histórico”, e os estudos sobre ele limitam-se apenas aos fatos empiricamente verificáveis, através das assim chamadas “evidências” ou provas e indícios histórico-críticos que consistem essencialmente na convergência de diversas fontes. O Jesus histórico, por um lado, é mais restrito que o Jesus “terrestre” da narrativa da fé. Por outro lado, ele é mais amplo, porque eventualmente pode apresentar características que não são referenciadas nos evangelhos ou nos demais escritos da fé cristã primitiva, como seria o caso se fosse encontrada a agenda contando suas andanças entre os 13 e os 30 anos de idade.
Percepções de estudantes negros, do ensino médio, sobre o racismo numa escola militar do interior da Bahia
Authors: Da Conceição Silvano , Santos de Queiroz Paulo Marcio , Rodrigues Vilma Aurea , Almeida de Queiroz Michelle
Published: October 2024

Neste artigo, analisamos como o racismo, o preconceito e a discriminação étnico-racial impacta a vida de jovens negros em uma Escola Militar do interior da Bahia. Para a realização do estudo, optamos pelo emprego da metodologia da pesquisa narrativa. Com a pesquisa narrativa, buscamos compreender a percepção de sete jovens, do primeiro ano do Ensino Médio, sobre as diferentes faces do racismo, do preconceito e da discriminação racial. Como resultado, a pesquisa mostrou que o racismo estrutural se apresenta de forma enraizada na escola pesquisada, que normaliza o racismo e deixa de problematizar e refletir sobre a educação para as relações étnico-raciais. A maioria dos/as estudantes afirmou ter sofrido algum tipo de racismo, carregando as marcas dessa atitude e do não reconhecimento e respeito pela sua cor e cultura nas lembranças. Entretanto, apesar de essa discussão, no espaço escolar em questão, ser tímida, o estudo apontou que os/as estudantes têm notado avanços.
“Cota não é esmola”
Authors: Sousa Lima dos Santos Ingrid , Machado Maria Izabel
Published: October 2024

Neste artigo, objetiva-se compreender o papel da Comissão de Heteroidentificação na Política de Ação Afirmativa da Universidade Federal do Goiás (UFG), analisar a preparação das bancas e contextualizar o percurso de constituição da Comissão de Heteroidentificação. Para tanto, utilizou-se a metodologia qualitativa com a técnica de entrevistas com profissionais da instituição que participaram da Comissão de Heteroidentificação entre 2019 e 2022. Como resultado, foi possível concluir que a Comissão de Heteroidentificação, apesar de ter formação que traz informações e não conhecimento de fato sobre a complexidade que engloba as questões étnico-raciais, busca corrigir os efeitos da discriminação racial fruto do passado colonizador com o objetivo de alcançar o acesso igualitário a direitos básicos, estabelecendo processos políticos de aceitação de corpos subalternizados, proibidos e regulados pelo racismo.
Analysis of inter-state and inter-region beta-convergence of growth rates in India in post-reform period
Authors: Singh Ombir , Kumar Parveen , Radulescu Magdalena
Published: October 2024

There is a long-standing debate among scholars over the convergence versus divergence of the regional growth rate of per capita income in India. The present study tries to resolve this debate in light of the latest available data by using Beta-convergence analysis in a panel data framework. The results indicate the presence of unconditional divergence and conditional convergence in the case of both inter-state and inter-region analysis, which shows that the unconditional divergence may be due to the presence of omitted variable bias. The results also show that the primary sector is associated with the reduction of interstate and inter-region income inequality, while the growth of the tertiary sector is correlated with increasing interstate and inter-region income inequality. Therefore, the findings of the study imply that the phenomenon of service-led growth in the post-reform period was accompanied by the widening gap in the growth of various states and regions of India.
Cognitive abilities and household financial portfolios in association with economic development and national health system: A cross-country analysis based on SHARE data
Authors: Tsendsuren Saruultuya , Wong Wing-Keung , Li Chu-Shiu
Published: October 2024

Cognitive ability is increasingly recognized as a significant factor influencing household portfolio decisions. However, different cognitive abilities, such as numeracy, fluency and recall, may yield different investment results. The aim of this paper is to empirically examine the associations of three cognitive abilities (numeracy, fluency and recall) with household portfolio composition using Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement (SHARE) data across 16 European countries and the multinomial logit model. Our empirical analyses focus on the impacts of differences in country characteristics, specifically the level of economic development and the existence of a national health system (NHS).

The results indicate that numeracy and fluency have positive impacts on the decision to hold safe and relatively risky assets, as well as fully diversified portfolios in developed countries, but have no significant effects in emerging countries. Additionally, all three cognitive abilities positively influence the decision to hold fully diversified portfolios in the countries with NHS, while no significant effects are observed in the countries without NHS.

Our findings reveal a decreased impact of cognitive abilities on portfolio types in the emerging countries and the non-NHS countries. Notably, a significant and positive correlation is found between the holding of no financial assets in both non-NHS countries and advanced countries. One important implication of this study is that marketing strategies of financial advisors should take into account household cognitive abilities, as well as differences in economic development among countries and the presence or absence of NHS.
Determinants of agricultural technology changes: Evidence from rice-cultivating households in Vietnam
Authors: Kien Nguyen Duc
Published: October 2024

We investigated the determinants of changes in agricultural technology in Vietnamese rice-growing households. The double-hurdle estimation developed in this study proved to be an efficient method for determining how and to what extent changes in agricultural technology had been influenced by various factors while also allowing correlation between farmers' choices. We found evidence of a persistent increase in the use of improved seeds and machinery. In contrast, the previous upward trend in the use of fertilisers and pesticides was recently reversed. Farmers' decisions to adopt and use these four agricultural technologies are highly correlated with farm size, input and output prices, and macroeconomic conditions. Our findings also confirm a simultaneous relationship between the decisions to apply agricultural practices. When promoting new agricultural technologies, follow-up policy interventions should account for these characteristics of individual smallholders' decisions.
The evaluation of medium-chain and long-chain saturated fatty acid levels in the milk of various species and their potential in cancer prevention
Authors: Gantner Vesna , Ivetić Aleksandra , Gantner Ranko , Steiner Zvonimir , Gregić Maja , Kuterovac Krešimir , Potočnik Klemen
Published: October 2024

Cancer has become one of the most common and deadliest diseases worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. As a contribution to finding ways how to combat this problem by well balanced nutrition, the current research compared the levels of medium and long-chain saturated fatty acids in the milk of three distinct domestic animal species, including cattle, goats, and horses, intending to identify their potential anti-cancer properties. The study analysed milk samples from three different animal species in Slovenia and Croatia - the Simmental cows, the Saanen goats, and the Lipizzaner mares. The samples were evaluated for their fatty acid profiles, which included five medium-chain fatty acids (caprylic, pelargonic, capric, undecylic, and lauric) and ten long-chain fatty acids (myristic, pentadecylic, palmitic, margaric, stearic, nonadecylic, arachidic, behenic, tricosylic, and lignoceric). By analysing the fatty acid profiles, the research study aimed to contribute to the development of new nutritional recommendations for cancer and to help improve the lives of those affected by the cancer. The results indicate that milk from different animal species varies in the concentration of medium and long-chain saturated fatty acids. Goat’s milk has a high concentration of caprylic acid that may help prevent certain cancers (colorectal, skin, and breast cancer), whereas cow’s milk has more capric and lauric acid that can have beneficial effects against cancer. All three species have high concentrations of long-chain fatty acids (myristic, palmitic, and stearic acid), with cow’s milk having the highest value. These fatty acids have potential benefits in the prevention of diverse types of cancer (leukemia, prostate cancer, gastric cancer, and breast cancer). Therefore, consumption of milk, especially cows’ milk, may offer some protection against cancer prevalence.
Semi-hard goat cheese ripened in oil
Authors: Levak Stefani , Maslov Bandić Luna , Sopko Stracenski Katarina , Dolenčić Špehar Iva , Kalit Samir , Rako Ante , Tudor Kalit Milna
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to determine the total polyphenol and flavonoid content, antioxidant properties and fatty acid profile of semi-hard goat cheese ripened in an oil mixture (Mljet’s extra virgin olive oil and refined sunflower oil; 50:50) for different time periods. Five batches of cheese were produced, and each batch was divided into three groups: (1) ripening in air (control group), (2) ripening in oil after 10 days of air ripening, (3) ripening in oil after 20 days of air ripening. The cheeses were sampled on days 0, 10, 20, 30, 45 and 60 of ripening. On day 60, the total polyphenol and flavonoid content differed significantly (p<0.05, p<0.01, respectively) between the group 1 (control group) and group 3 as well as between groups 2 and 3. A significant difference (p<0.01) was found in antioxidant activity between the control group and group 3 with two spectrophotometric methods (DPPH - 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl; ABTS - 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)). The ripening treatment significantly (p<0.01) influenced the saturated (SFA) and unsaturated fatty acid (UFA) content between the oil-ripened cheeses. The prolonged air ripening prior to the immersion into oil in group 3 cheeses led to a greater water loss, and the formation of a cheese structure that allowed the oil to penetrate, resulting in a higher polyphenol and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity (DPPH) and UFA content (including oleic and linoleic acid) than in group 2. This indicates that the time of immersion influences the bioactive compounds in the cheese and thus, affects the nutritional value of the cheese.
ON THE REDUCIBILITY OF SOLUTIONS FOR THE GENERALIZED YIELD CRITERION TO SOLUTIONS FOR TRESCA’S YIELD CRITERION UNDER AXIAL SYMMETRY
Authors: Lyamina E. A. , Kalenova N. V. , Pirumov A. R.
Published: October 2024

Many continuum mechanics models are reduced to simpler models at certain parameter values. However, solutions for the general model may not converge to the corresponding solutions for a simpler model. In the mathematical theory of plasticity, the yield criterion completely determines the material's behavior if the associated plastic flow rule is accepted. In this paper, the reducibility of axisymmetric solutions for the generalized yield criterion to the corresponding solutions for Tresca’s criterion is investigated when the generalized yield condition tends to Tresca’s criterion. It is shown that there is no convergence if the maximum friction law is one of the boundary conditions. In this case, the solutions for both yield criteria are singular. In particular, the quadratic invariant of the strain rate tensor tends to infinity near the friction surface. The strain rate intensity factor controls the magnitude of this invariant in the vicinity of the friction surface. The strain rate intensity factor is involved in some constitutive equations for predicting the evolution of material properties near frictional interfaces in metal forming processes. In this paper, using the solution of a specific boundary value problem, the behavior of this factor is investigated when the generalized yield criterion tends to Tresca’s criterion. It is shown that the strain rate intensity factor continuously changes when the generalized yield criterion deviates from Tresca’s yield criterion. This behavior of the strain rate intensity factor justifies its use in the constitutive equations for the evolution of material properties near friction surfaces.