bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cytokine Genetic Polymorphism of Interleukin-4 and Risk of Asthma in Some Iraqi Patients
Authors: Naif Alaa Jawad , Ibraheam Israa Adnan
Published: July 2024

Background:

Asthma, a chronic inflammatory respiratory disorder, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Allergic asthma is becoming more common because of higher levels of air pollution. Interleukin-4 (IL-4) plays an important role in allergic inflammation and causes the expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1.

Objective:

The present study aims to shed light on the association between cytokine genetic polymorphisms and asthma in Iraqi patients, and to determine their impact on the risk of disease, under the scope of the following: (1) IL-4 cytokines, in terms of their serum level. (2) Assessment of the polymorphisms in the promoter regions of the IL-4, genes in asthma disease patients was carried out, and then their impact on the profile of investigated cytokines was evaluated. Such a collective evaluation may aid in a better understanding of etiopathogenesis in the asthma disease.

Materials and Methods:

A case-control study was conducted that included 100 participants divided into a patient group (n = 50) with bronchial asthma and a healthy group as a control (n = 50) without asthma. Blood specimens were collected from participants at Marjan Hospital, Babylon Governorate. Serum levels of IL-4 were estimated by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. IL4-590 gene polymorphism was detected using amplification refractory mutation system polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with specific primer sequences.

Results:

The mean concentrations of serum IL-4 were significantly higher in patients having asthma compared to the healthy group (149.84 vs. 53.50, P < 0.0001). In terms of allele and genotype frequencies, the TT genotype was shown to be less common in asthma group compared to controls (4% vs. 22%), whereas the CT genotype was more common in asthma patients (34% vs. 16%). The CC genotype was similar between the two groups. The T allele was more frequent in healthy (39%) compared to asthmatic group (12%), whereas the C allele frequency was higher in asthma patients (61%) compared to controls (88%).

Conclusion:

This study suggests that gene polymorphism of IL4-590 is associated with risk of developing asthma. Asthma patients have elevated levels of IL-4 and a lower frequency of the TT genotype, indicating an increased likelihood of developing asthma when carrying the T allele and TT genotype. Conversely, the C allele may have a protective influence against asthma development.
Radiological Evaluation of Uterine Tubes in Infertile Women with Previous Pelvic Surgery
Authors: Ahmed Rasha Nadeem
Published: July 2024

Background:

Infertility is a disease that affects 8%–12% of couples at their reproductive age. Tubal factors account for 20%–30% of infertility cases. Tubal infertility can be caused by infections, endometriosis, and complications from previous abdominopelvic surgery.

Objectives:

The objective of the study is to determine the impact of pelvic surgery on future fertility by examining the fallopian tubes for any potential damage using a hysterosalpingography (HSG) examination.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted at Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, in two clinics from March 2022 to September 2022 by examining 317 infertile females using HSG. The exam was done as part of an infertility workup.

Results:

The results revealed that the study included 317 infertile women patients with a mean age of 28.82 ± 6.9 years (range 17–49 years), of these, 184 patients (58.04%) with primary infertility, and 133 patients (41.95%) with secondary infertility. The years of infertility ranged between 1 and 20 years and a median of 4 years. The history of one or more previous pelvic interventions was recorded in 39 cases (12.3%). The prevalence of tubal abnormalities was noted in 23.1% of cases with previous pelvic intervention and 13.3% in other patients, with an odds ratio of 1.95 at a 95% confidence interval. Tubal abnormalities do not differ significantly according to the type of infertility, and the mean age of infertile women with tubal abnormalities is not statistically different from those with normal tubes.

Conclusion:

This study concludes that pelvic surgeries, particularly cesarean operations increase the risk of developing subsequent fallopian tube abnormalities and pelvic adhesions, which can lead to infertility.
Postpartum Pelvic floor disorder in Primiparous women - A prospective observational study
Authors: Singh Anuradha , Prateeksha B. S. , Puri Manju , Saran Brijesh , Thariani Karishma
Published: July 2024

Purpose:

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) describes clinical conditions related to changes in the pelvic floor causing voiding and defecation problems, pelvic organ prolapse (POP), sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain. The postpartum period being associated with the onset or aggravation of PFD gives us an opportunity for identification and intervention. The evidence implicating vaginal delivery as a cause of PFD is controversial. This study will increase the understanding of the effect of vaginal birth on PFD, especially in the South Asian population.

Methodology:

A prospective observational study using pelvic floor disability index (PFDI 20) questionnaire (Hindi Version) was conducted. Two hundred primiparous women with term singleton fetuses who were admitted for planned delivery at term were enrolled and PFDI 20 questionnaire was filled. These women were followed till delivery and divided into two groups normal vaginal delivery (NVD) and LSCS. Enrolled women were followed up at 3 months postpartum and assessed using the PFDI 20 questionnaire.

Results:

Most common PFD symptom was POP in both groups followed by fecal incontinence and urinary incontinence symptoms. The percentage prevalence of any PFD symptoms was more in LSCS 67% as compared to 63% in the NVD group. The women with body mass index >28, prolonged labor >18 h, and instrumental delivery women with birth weight >3 kg had a higher prevalence of any PFD symptoms at 3 months postpartum irrespective of mode of delivery.

Conclusion:

Vaginal delivery should always remain as the first and best choice for delivery.
Tobacco Free Educational Institutions in India: TOWS Analysis
Authors: Gurung Deepak , Bhardwaj Vinay Kumar , Fotedar Shailee
Published: July 2024

Younger age has a greater likelihood of neurological vulnerability to nicotine initiation and addiction. Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI), guidelines are essential to promote a healthy learning environment for educational institutes. Better compliance with ToFEI guidelines leads to better implementation and enforcement for creating more positive and safe learning environment for student and staff. The need arises on identifying the potential areas of realistic engagement and action on tobacco use prevention among children using TWOS analysis of ToFEI guidelines in educational institutes. Moderate compliance has been achieved as far as ToFEI. TOWS analysis further enhances compliance in ToFEI by overcoming external factors (opportunity and threat) through its inherent internal factors (weakness and strength). Thus, clarity in strength and weakness of ToFEI guidelines will reduce vulnerability and susceptibility to threats by enhancing opportunities in ToFEI.
Association of genetic polymorphism in orthodontically induced external apical root resorption- “A Narrative Review”
Authors: Chauhan Jyoti , Ahluwalia Rajiv , Chugh Tina
Published: July 2024

Orthodontically induced external apical root resorption (OIEARR) is a common complication associated with orthodontic treatment, with genetic factors playing a significant role in its etiology. This article aimed to review the available literature on OIEARR and it is association with genetic polymorphisms. Various electronic databases were searched for cross-sectional, prospective, and retrospective longitudinal studies, randomized controlled trials, and reviews and meta-analyses to determine the impact of genetic polymorphism and OIEAAR only the articles available in English-language were included in the study. In conclusion, this narrative review provides evidence supporting the role of genetic polymorphisms in the susceptibility to OIEARR during orthodontic treatment, highlighting the importance of personalized treatment approaches and genetic screening in orthodontic practice. This revealed a significant association with specific genetic polymorphisms and the susceptibility to OIEARR. Further studies incorporating larger sample sizes and diverse populations are warranted to validate these findings and facilitate the development of targeted interventions for preventing or minimizing OIEARR in orthodontic patients.
Treatment of periodontal abscess
Authors: Dedha Kajal , Nautiyal Aruna , Bali Shweta , Aggarwal Priyanka , Garg Amit , Kumar V. Pradeep
Published: July 2024

A periodontal abscess is a localized, purulent infection involving a greater dimension of the gum tissue, extending apically and adjacent to a periodontal pocket. Representing 6%–14% of all dental emergencies, the third-most common dental emergency is the periodontal abscess. Classification of periodontal abscesses depends on their course, location, number, and etiological criteria. The etiology of the periodontal abscess has been directly associated with periodontitis or sites without the previous existence of periodontitis. The presence of local and systemic factors makes the patient vulnerable to a periodontal abscess. It has been reported that microorganisms, primarily Gram-negative anaerobic rods, colonize the periodontal abscess. The usual clinical features of the periodontal abscess are the presence of generalized periodontal disease with pocket and bone loss, commonly related to the vital tooth, swollen and tender, sinus opening, or pus discharge through the periodontal pocket. The periodontal abscess should be ruled out from similar conditions and lesions as periapical abscess, gingival abscess, endo-perio lesion, perio-endo lesion, root fracture, and cracked tooth syndrome. The periodontal abscess diagnosis is based on the chief complaint and the history of the present illness, clinical findings, and investigations. Periodontal abscess management is a combination of three stages: immediate management, initial management, and definitive therapy. Early diagnosis and immediate treatment are crucially important for periodontal abscess management, to prevent the loss of an involved tooth. In this case report, all aspects of the periodontal abscess are described.
Pyrometry
Authors:   AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
Published: July 2024

This specification covers pyrometric requirements for equipment used for the thermal processing of metallic materials. Specifically, it covers temperature sensors, instrumentation, thermal processing equipment, correction factors and instrument offsets, system accuracy tests, and temperature uniformity surveys. These are necessary to ensure that parts or raw materials are heat treated in accordance with the applicable specification(s).
Statistical characteristics and correlations of morphometric traits of Asparagus officinalis L. fruits in the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine
Authors: Gritsenko Victoria
Published: July 2024

The current research was conducted in 2020–2023 on the botanical-geographical plot “Steppes of Ukraine” at the M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine and was focused on ripe fruits of Asparagus officinalis. This study aimed to find out the main statistical characteristics of morphometric traits of A. officinalis fruits: fruit diameter, number of locules per fruit, number of seeds per fruit, number of seeds per locule, and to confirm or deny the hypothesis of positive pairwise correlations of the first three traits. Eighteen combinations of four morphometric traits were found in the A. officinalis fruits. For each morphometric feature of A. officinalis fruits, ten statistical characteristics were determined: arithmetic mean, median, mode, range of variation, oscillation coefficient, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, standard error of the mean, coefficient of skewness, and coefficient of kurtosis. The coefficient of variation showed that the number of seeds per fruit is the most variable of the studied morphometric traits of A. officinalis fruits, and the fruit diameter is the least variable. According to the comprehensive assessment of the coefficients of skewness and kurtosis, the distributions of the number of seeds per fruit and the diameter of the fruits are closest to the normal distribution. It was established that the correlations between pairs of such traits as fruit diameter and number of locules per fruit, fruit diameter and number of seeds per fruit, number of locules per fruit and number of seeds per fruit are positive, direct, and strong. Thus, considering the economic feasibility, it is more practical to collect A. officinalis fruits of a larger size to obtain a larger number of seeds. The results of this work are of interest for the morphology and biometrics of A. officinalis and its cultivation.
Maria ...von Bosnien: bosanska vojvotkinja – njemačka grofica / Maria …von Bosnien: Bosnian Dutchess – German Countess
Authors: Rabić Nedim
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the origin and life of a mid 14th century Bosnian Duchess who married count Ulrich X von Helfenstein from the German region of Swabia. The author analyses domestic, Hungarian and German data as well as information provided by Oswald Gabelkover, the chronicler of the Helfenstein counts, and also other chroniclers from the 15th and 16th century. Particular attention is devoted to literature material that is to a great extent unknown to the domestic academic community. The author emphasized the attempt to resolve the genealogic problem by linking the origin of Marija to the Bosnian Ban Stjepan II Kotromanić who, according to such arrangement, should be her father. The paper hints at the forgotten significant woman of Bosnian and German Middle Ages who is in numerous German sources mentioned as Maria Gräfin von Helfenstein Herzogin von Bosnien.
O bugarskim princezama na bosanskom dvoru sa posebnim osvrtom na kraljicu Doroteju / Bulgarian Princesses on the Bosnian Court with Special Regard to Queen Doroteja
Authors: Dardagan Amer
Published: July 2024

This paper describes the marital relationships of Bosnian rulers Stjepan II and Tvrtko I with Bulgarian brides which are at the same time reliable indicators of the existing links between the Bosnian and Bulgarian court. Next, we determine the reasons and motives of marriages and the diplomatic activity that has led to them. We attempt to figure out more about the identity of Bulgarian Princesses with a special emphasis on the life of Doroteja of Vidin started from her status of a Bulgarian Princess to her position as the prisoner and hostage on the Hungarian court and finally to the re-elevation of her noble status when she assumed the position of the first Bosnian Queen (1374-1390).
Kćerka i unuk bosanskog vladara? Prilog prosopografiji i heraldici Kotromanića / The Daughter and Grandson of a Bosnian Ruler? A Contribution to the Prosopography and Heraldry of the Kotromanić Dynasty
Authors: Filipović Emir O.
Published: July 2024

Czech historians have long been aware of the information, otherwise unknown to domestic historians, that the testament of Duke Přemek of Opava (1366-1433) refers to his third wife Jelena (Helena) as the “successor of the Bosnian crown”. The title of this woman, formulated in this way, served as a basis for one German historian of art to think that she was a daughter of a Bosnian ruler. According to this, the son that she had with the Czech nobleman would also be the grandson of the Bosnian King who could claim his right to the throne of the Bosnian Kingdom. Since Czech heraldists and historians accepted his thesis, the author uses results of Czech historiography to present details about this story and additionally questions the grounds for some assumptions introduced about the heirs of a Bosnian ruler in the Czech lands.
Portret i nadgrobna ploča bosanske kraljice Katarine Kotromanić (1425-1478) u Rimu / The Portrait and Tombstone of Bosnian Queen Katarina Kotromanić (1425-1478) in Rome
Authors: Mekanović Husein Sejko
Published: July 2024

The author of this article discusses the tombstone of the Bosnian Queen Katarina Kotromanić (1425-1478) in the Roman basilica Santa Maria in Aracoeli and the Queen’s portrait in the Vatican hall of the ancient Roman Emperor Constantine the Great which was mentioned by the Ragusan chronicler Giacomo di Pietro Luccari (1550-1615). He attempts to answer the questions when, how and why the Queen became a member of Constantine’s house and why was she buried in the vicinity of posthumous remains ofConstantine’s mother Saint Helen? Based on Luccari’s words and Queen’s most probably forged testament he searched for it on the fresco “Donation of Constantine to the Roman Pope Sylvester I”. It is possible to connect a hypothesis by a Croatian polyhistor Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski (1816-1889) with this portrait to the Queen’s portrait in the Roman Capitoline gallery.
Krstjanice, bosanske redovnice, u očima suvremenika / Krstjanice, Bosnian Nuns, in the Eyes of Contemporaries
Authors: Ćošković Pejo
Published: July 2024

The paper is conceived as a contribution to the study of a larger topic about the role and position of women in the medieval Bosnian society. Considering that this subject is extremely broad and all encompassing, the author only directed his curiosity towards the members of a distinct group which did not draw much attention of contemporaries despite of their great reputation achieved by their life calling and work in the service. This concerns females in the Church, more specifically Bosnian nuns, those within the Catholic Bosnian bishopric, as well as those which appear later as Krstjanice within the heterodox Bosnian Church. The advantage of male Church members was obvious, females were simply their inevitable followers who “quietly” performed their “female chores” and helped the monks in the fulfilment of their mission. Everyday life placed in front of them various lures, especially in those times when discipline slackened and passions flared, which inflicted great and irreparable damage to the mixed monastic communities, so the Church and monastic authorities ordered the avoidance of suspicious circumstances which were later compared by contemporaries to the difficult scenes of Biblical temptations. The real life was always different in the altruistic dignity but also in the unrepentant sinfulness, piety was a protocol which was strictly adhered to by god-fearing individuals, while others took more care about worldly goods and the comforts of life. The Benedictine motto “ora et labora” divided jobs and daily tasks of the social community of “oratores” and revived the economic life of Western Europe. Bosnian nuns in their old age and sickness were dependent on the goodness and help of others. The question whether they rejected the worldly goods because of their “proverbial” piety or whether this was merely a result of the poverty of their class still remains unanswered.
Mithraism in the Territory of Today’s Herzegovina / Kult Mitre na tlu današnje Hercegovine
Authors: Šačić Amra
Published: July 2024

The cult of Mithras has been present for three centuries in Herzegovina. Its significance for classical history and civilization is reflected through the fact that it continued to exist in the territory of today’s Herzegovina after Roman emperor Theodosius I prohibited any forms of pagan religions in 392. Numismatic findings from the temple of Mithras in Konjic can be used as a proof. In this temple, coins from the reign of the emperor Arcadius (Flavius Theodosius Augustus 395 – 408) were found. Research in this paper is mainly focused on the fact that the cult of Mithras retained longer inside the Roman province of Dalmatia than it was previously assumed in the historiography, and that its specificity can be seen through the typical local iconology and epigraphic orthography.
Obitelj u modernoj Bosni i Hercegovini iz perspektive pedagogije Herberta Spencera / The Family in Modern Bosnia and Herzegovina from the Perspective of the Pedagogy of Herbert Spencer
Authors: Mitsutoshi Inaba
Published: July 2024

Herbert Spencer wrote many works in different fields, i.e. psychology, biology, sociology, ethics and metaphysics. This paper focuses on his views about pedagogy and his influence on pedagogy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, especially on his influence on the opinion about the relationship between parents and children. The reason for defining of the topic and concentrating on this part of his work is down to the fact that his influence on the fields of evolutionary psychology, metaphysics and biology was previously researched.
Prilog proučavanju stradanja Bošnjaka i Hrvata Prijedora 1992. / A Contribution to the Study of the Suffering of Bosniaks and Croats of Prijedor in 1992
Authors: Kliko Amir
Published: July 2024

The Serbian aggression against the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995, was marked with heavy sufferings of the non-Serb population, i.e. with genocide. The intensity and methods of its implementation depended on the demographic image on the field, that is to say on Serb plans towards the possible division of Bosnia and Herzegovina according to the national criterion. The possibility of realization depended on the organization and strength of the aggressor, but also of the defenders. The Bosnian Frontier region (Bosanska Krajina) is a significant example of the Serb genocide committed against Bosniaks and Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the example of Prijedor, the author presents his results in research of sufferings of the Bosniak and Croat population and proves the violent creation of the long term Serb predominance and demographic changes caused by genocide.
Žene iz Bosne na tržištu roblja u Dubrovniku 1279-1301. / Women from Bosnia on the Slave Market in Dubrovnik 1279-1301
Authors: Duranović Elmedina
Published: July 2024

Slave trade in Middle Ages and slavery in general is a phenomenon that can be viewed from many aspects: the economic, social, cultural and even the religious one. On the basis of existing achievements of earlier historiography and following the available source material, we attempted to consider the institution of slavery within the context of economic and social history of medieval Bosnia. Particular attention is devoted to the position and role of women in medieval society considering the fact that more women than men were traded in the slavery business.
Učestalost ženskih imena u srednjovjekovnoj Bosni / Frequency of Female Names in Medieval Bosnia
Authors: Dedić Enes
Published: July 2024

Based on available sources and literature, the author considers the frequency of female names in medieval Bosnia. With further analysis, he answers the question to what extent did the social rank of a person influence the giving of the name and he also compares the frequency of female names in different geographic regions of medieval Bosnia. The paper also reconstructs the question of giving names to women belonging to various religious groups.
Çocuğu Yoğun Bakım Ünitesinde Yatan Ebeveynlerin Depresyon, Anksiyete ve Stres Düzeyleri
Authors: Ayyıldız Duygu , Seki Öz Hilal
Published: July 2024

Amaç: Çocuğun hastalanarak yoğun bakım ünitesine yatması ebeveynlerin çocuğun sağlığıyla ilgili kaygı yaşaması ile birlikte günlük rutinlerini ve rollerini yerine getirmede zorlanmalarına ve bu süreçte duygusal olarak yıpranmalarına yol açabilmektedir. Tanımlayıcı türde yapılan bu araştırma ile çocuğu yoğun bakım ünitesinde yatan ebeveynlerin stres, anksiyete ve depresyon düzeylerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemini bir üniversite hastanesi çocuk yoğun bakım ünitesinde yatan çocukların ebeveynleri oluşturmuştur (n= 152). Veriler, Çocuk ve Ebeveyn Bilgi Formu ve Depresyon-Anksiyete-Stres Ölçeği-21 kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Cronbach Alfa, Kolmogrow Smirnow, Mann Whitney-U, Kruskal Wallis-H ve Pearson Korelasyon testi ile ileri analizler için Bonferroni testi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırma kapsamında yoğun bakımda yatan çocukların yaş ortalaması 6.81 ± 5.57 olarak bulunmuştur. Bu çocukların beveynlerinin stres puan ortalaması 5.78 ± 3.78, anksiyete puan ortalaması 5.56 ± 3.84 ve depresyon puan ortalaması ise 6.64 ± 3.85 puandır. Ebeveynlerin depresyon düzeyinin ise gelir durumu ve hastanede kaldıkları yere göre; anksiyete düzeyinin uğraş ve yakınlık durumuna göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p
Repair of ceramics in antiquity: examples from Myra (Lykia)
Authors: Öz Cüneyt ,   Dicle University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Archaeology
Published: July 2024

The repair of ancient ceramics has become a topic of growing interest to scholars of Greek and Roman ceramics. This study focuses on the ancient ceramic repairs uncovered at the city of Myra in the Lycian region. An analysis is presented regarding the repairs made to the Roman and Byzantine pithos, amphorae and green glazed bowl uncovered in the Myros Valley, the Acropolis and the Agora. The reasons for the ceramic repair in Myra are also discussed.
Curando el vértigo de Hitchcock. Un segundo baile con Rancière
Authors: Hall Joshua M. , Cuellar Leandro
Published: July 2024

Partiendo de mi exploración previa sobre el papel de la danza en la obra del filósofo político francés contemporáneo Jacques Rancière en su libro Aisthesis, publicado por primera vez en francés en 2011, el presente ensayo se centra en otro libro publicado originalmente en el mismo año, Las distancias del cine. Después de haber establecido previamente que el núcleo del método filosófico de Rancière implica un análisis de homónimos filosóficos en parejas conceptuales figurativas de baile, comienzo aplicando ese método al primer capítulo de Distancias titulado “El vértigo cinematográfico: Hitchcock-Vertov y vuelta”. Allí identifico dos series de tales parejas de baile de la siguiente manera: la caída vertiginosa capitalista controlada por la imagen de Hitchcock y el baile equilibrado y comunista de Vertov que iguala los movimientos. Luego, critico la marginalización implícita de las mujeres y los cuerpos femeninos en las películas y el capítulo, incluyendo a la mejor amiga y ex prometida del protagonista de Hitchcock, así como a las cosmetólogas y operadoras de centralita de Vertov. Finalmente, ofrezco una corrección basada en la vida protofeminista de mi abuela, una vez cosmetóloga, operadora de centralita y modelo amateur de Glamour Shots, mi abuela Louise Nunnelley o “Mamaw”. Estos son la base material no reconocida de la filosofía democrática radical de Rancière, las bailarinas específicamente encarnadas y posicionadas que siguen perdiéndose en su baile figurativo.
Assessment of Trend for Area, Production, Productivity and Post-harvest losses of Onion and Potato in Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Singh P.K.
Published: July 2024

"Uttar Pradesh is the major producer of horticultural crops, especially vegetables. The study was carried out to evaluate the trends in area, production, and productivity of onion and potato farming. This analysis was based on secondary data collected from 2001-2002 through 2021-2022. The study period was split into two sub-periods: period-I (2001-2010), period-II (2011-2022), and the overall period (2001-2022). The compound growth rate of area, production, and productivity was analysed at the national level as well as for Uttar Pradesh. It was found that in India, the growth rates in area, production, and productivity for onion was 6.84, 9.57, and 2.55 percent respectively and for Potato it was 3.23, 4.85 and 1.57 percent respectively. The CAGR of area, production & productivity of Onion in Uttar Pradesh for onion was 0.83, 2.91, and 2.04 percent respectively and for potato it was 2.29, 2.90 and 0.60 percent respectively. At farm level, total post-harvest loss for potato and onion was 7.84 and 6.98 kg/qt respectively."
Achieving Sustainable Development for Regions where Problems of Political Culturization Exist
Authors: Hololobov Serhii
Published: July 2024

"The article makes an attempt to comprehend the process of achieving sustainable development goals from multi-aspect point of view, taking into account the evident difference in political culturization among regions and countries, capable of influencing the vector of results obtained due to efforts on achieving SDGs. After analysis of theoretical basis, in particular, the case of the least developed countries is considered as example."
Cryptoeconomics: Financial Market Security Aspects and Implications for Managerial Accounting
Authors: Stashchuk Olena
Published: July 2024

"The development of modern information technologies and the processes of globalization are key factors for the emergence and spread of virtual currency. The legal status of cryptocurrency is still uncertain. It is considered both as a modern means of payment and as a speculative tool for illegal activities. However, despite such diametrically opposed interpretations, the fact that economic realities are constantly changing is unconditional. The IFRS reporting system is no exception, which should adapt to new challenges in a timely manner and take into account the need to disclose information about new progressive elements as much as possible. The article aims to analyze the economic and financial essence of cryptocurrencies, assess the phenomenon of the crypto economy and its impact on the financial market and monetary policy, as well as to outline appropriate implications for the corporate level – namely, for management accounting. The methodology is based on a theoretical analysis of cryptographic protocols and tools for investment and macroeconomic analysis, some approaches of economic theory. It is shown that although today cryptocurrency is a speculative, high-risk instrument, cryptoeconomics is increasingly integrating into the global financial market, while the potential risks of this process still outweigh its benefits. Accordingly, at the micro-level, management accountants must understand the related risks and be able to explain the implications to the management team and the board of directors. The originality of research consists of an attempt to combine the analysis of macro- and micro-implications of emerging crypto economics based on an economic theory foundation."
The Evolving Role of Bridging Therapy during CAR-T Therapy
Authors: Bhaskar Shakthi T , Dholaria Bhagirathbhai , Savani Bipin N , Oluwole Olalekan
Published: July 2024

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has gained wide used across an array of hematologic malignancies. Though CAR T therapy has changed outcomes in the treatment of many malignancies its administration can be complicated by delays related to patient-related factors, social barriers, or insurance issues. Because of the lengthy process required to treat a patient with CAR T-cells, bridging therapy (BT), administered after leukapheresis but prior to CAR T infusion, has become an important component of safely administering CAR T therapy. Here we review data supporting the use of BT, factors to consider in patient selection, and types of available BT and rationale for choosing amongst them.
Demiryolu Ulaşım Emniyet Önlemlerinin Resim Bulanık SWARA Yöntemiyle Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Bakioğlu Gözde
Published: July 2024

Demiryolu emniyeti, yolcuların ve çalışanların emniyetini garanti altına almak, seyrüsefer esnasında arıza yaşanma olasılığını azaltmak ve demiryolu işletmelerinin sorunsuz bir şekilde faaliyet göstermesini sağlamak açısından kritik bir öneme sahiptir. Demiryolu ulaşım emniyet önlemlerinin belirlenmesi ve sıralanması, demiryolu sektörünün barındırdığı çeşitli emniyet risklerinin ortaya çıkartılması ve bu risklerin yönetilebilmesi için temel bir adım olacaktır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bir bulanık çok kriterli karar verme yöntemi kullanarak demiryolu emniyet önlemlerini değerlendirmektir. Çalışma kapsamında 8 farklı demiryolu ulaşım emniyet önlemi yazın taraması ve uzman ekibin görüşleri doğrultusunda belirlenmiştir. Değerlendirme için, karar vericilerin öznel değerlendirmelerindeki belirsizliği daha iyi modelleyen ve uzman görüşlerini ağırlıklandırma sürecine doğrudan dâhil eden Resim Bulanık SWARA yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Buna ek olarak, çalışma kapsamında farklı ağırlıklar altında her bir ölçütün karar verme süreci üzerindeki etkisini ölçmek amacıyla duyarlılık analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ayrıca, çalışmada uygulanan Resim Bulanık SWARA yöntemine ait hesaplamaların etkinliğini ve sağlamlığını kontrol etmek amacıyla karşılaştırma analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yazın taraması sonucunda, demiryolu emniyet önlemlerini kapsamlı şekilde ele alan ve bu önlemleri Resim Bulanık SWARA yöntemiyle sıralayan bir çalışmanın bulunmaması, bu çalışmanın literatüre önemli bir katkı sağladığını göstermektedir. Çalışmanın bulguları incelendiğinde; demiryolu ulaşım emniyeti açısından demiryolu altyapı periyodik bakımının ilk sırada, üstyapı bakımının ikinci sırada ve demiryolu taşıt bakımının üçüncü sırada öneme sahip olduğu ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın sonuçları demiryolu sektöründe çalışan karar vericilere ve araştırmacılara bilgi sağlamakta ve teknolojik olarak nerelere yatırım yapılması gerektiğini gözler önüne sermektedir.
Raylı Ulaşım Sistemleri için Sefer Planlama ve Personel Yönetimi Sistemi Geliştirilmesi
Authors: Akca Hülya , Sinan Kübra , Karslı Aleyna , Yıldız Hüsna , Yiğit Hikmet , Karakuş Furkan , Doğan Hüseyin
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma, teknolojik ilerlemeler ve şehirleşme eğilimleri nedeniyle küresel ekonomide önemli bir yere sahip olan ulaşım sektöründeki raylı sistemlerin karşılaştığı operasyonel zorluklara odaklanmaktadır. Şehirlerdeki nüfus artışı ulaşım altyapısını zorlamakta ve raylı sistemler, trafik sıkışıklığını azaltma ve sürdürülebilir kentsel yaşamı destekleme açısından kritik öneme sahip olmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, demiryolu sektöründe karşılaşılan operasyonel sefer planlama yönetimi gibi zorluklar, etkili çözümlerle üstesinden gelinmesi gereken kritik konular arasında yer almaktadır. Çalışmada, raylı sistem işletmeleri için geliştirilen bir sefer planlama sistemine odaklanılmıştır. Çalışmanın temel amacı, yolcu ihtiyaçları ve işletme kapasitelerine uygun biçimde sefer planlarının oluşturulmasını ve vardiyalı personelin görev dağılımlarının dengeli bir şekilde gerçekleştirilmesini sağlamaktır. Geliştirilen sistem, .NET 4.8 framework'ünü destekleyen ve Windows işletim sistemi tabanlı bilgisayarlarda işlev gösterecek şekilde tasarlanmış bir masaüstü yazılımıdır.Yazılımın özellikleri arasında çevrimdışı çalışabilme kapasitesi ve dışa aktarılabilir tarife üretme yeteneği bulunmaktadır. Tarife hazırlık aşamasında farklı tablo çıktıları sunabilme ve personel görevlerini otomatik olarak atayabilme özelliklerine sahip olmaktadır. Yazılım, M1ᴀ (Yenikapı – Atatürk Havalimanı) ve M1ʙ (Yenikapı – Kirazlı) metro hatlarında uygulanmakta, bu süreç işgücü optimizasyonu yoluyla personel maliyetlerinde %3 oranında azalma sağlayarak maliyet tasarrufuna katkıda bulunmaktadır. Aynı zamanda, sefer planlama süreçlerini geleneksel yöntemlere kıyasla önemli ölçüde hızlandırıp ve hata oranlarını azaltmaktadır. İyileştirmeler sonucunda, %97.2 oranında bir zaman tasarrufu elde edilmektedir.
Ankara İlinde Alternatif Kent İçi Raylı Sistem Güzergâh Planlaması: Sincan-Koru Metro Hattı Örneği
Authors: Çölova Ömer , Arslan Oytun , Gülbitti Fevzican
Published: July 2024

Günümüzde hızlı nüfus artışı ve kentleşmeye bağlı olarak yetersiz kalan sokak ve cadde yolları ulaşım sorununu artırmakta ve mevcutta kullanılan toplu taşımalar yetersiz kalmaktadır. Özellikle bu problemlerin olduğu bölgelerde ulaşım amaçlı olarak raylı sistemler tercih edilmektedir. Ankara ili, Türkiye’nin başkenti ve nüfus yoğunluğu bakımından en büyük ikinci şehri olması ve konumu itibariyle önemli şehirler arasında yer almaktadır. Kentte hızla artan nüfusu, yoğun iş ve ticaret faaliyetleriyle birlikte giderek artan araç sayısı trafik yoğunluğunu arttırmaktadır. Bu durum, yolların kapasitesini zorlamakta ve trafik sıkışıklığına neden olarak zaman kaybı yaşatmaktadır. Oluşan trafik sıkışıklığı sadece zaman kaybına yol açmakla kalmayıp, ekonomik kayıplara da neden olmaktadır. Bu sebeplerden dolayı toplu ulaşıma yönelim artmaktadır. Nüfus yoğunluğu, kamu kuruluşları ve sanayi kuruluş varlığı, sosyal ve kültürel faaliyet alanları gibi birçok alanların olması Etimesgut ve Sincan’ı Ankara’nın önemli ilçeleri yapmaktadır. Bu bölgelerde son zamanlarda çevresel problemler hızla artmakta ve bu durumlardan dolayı hızlı bir ulaşım alternatifine ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Bu ilçelerin arazi yapısı gereği yollarının dar olması ve toplu taşımaya duyulan yoğun ihtiyaçtan dolayı bölgeye yeni bir metro hattı planlanmaktadır. Bölgenin durumu ve gelecek master planı incelenmiş ve bu doğrultuda Sincan-Koru arasına alternatif hat güzergâhı, istasyonlar ve işletme tablosu sunulmuştur.
ANALISIS KESALAHAN BERBAHASA PADA SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS DALAM PENULISAN KARANGAN ARGUMENTASI
Authors: Oddang  , Muhammad Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kesalahan berbahasa dalam penulisan karangan argumentasi oleh siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA). Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis teks. Data penelitian diperoleh dari 50 karangan argumentasi siswa kelas XI di SMA Negeri 9 Luwu Timur. Analisis dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis kesalahan berbahasa yang ditemukan, yang kemudian diklasifikasikan ke dalam empat kategori utama: kesalahan ejaan, kesalahan gramatikal, kesalahan leksikal, dan kesalahan penggunaan tanda baca. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesalahan ejaan merupakan jenis kesalahan yang paling dominan, diikuti oleh kesalahan gramatikal, kesalahan leksikal, dan kesalahan penggunaan tanda baca. Kesalahan ejaan mencakup penulisan huruf kapital yang tidak tepat dan penulisan kata yang tidak sesuai dengan kaidah ejaan yang disempurnakan (EYD). Kesalahan gramatikal meliputi penggunaan kata depan yang salah, pemilihan kata kerja yang tidak tepat, dan ketidaksesuaian antara subjek dan predikat. Kesalahan leksikal terjadi karena penggunaan kata-kata yang kurang tepat atau tidak sesuai dengan konteks kalimat. Sedangkan kesalahan penggunaan tanda baca meliputi pengabaian tanda koma, titik, tanda tanya, dan tanda seru yang seharusnya digunakan untuk memperjelas makna kalimat.
Pengaruh Citarasa Pada Roti Gembong Gembul Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen
Authors: Agustin Elrica Sopiani , Rahmadhika Alda
Published: July 2024

Gembong Gembul Bread, a typical snack from East Kalimantan, offers a soft texture with a unique appearance and various flavor and topping variants. The research was conducted through field methods with a quantitative approach, using questionnaires and statistical tests. The results showed that the taste of Gembong Gembul Bread has a positive influence on consumer purchasing decisions, although the level of relationship between the two variables is relatively low. The majority of consumers choose this product after seeing it directly in the store or based on recommendations from friends or social media. However, there are other factors that also influence consumer purchasing decisions by 88.9% which were not investigated in this study. Therefore, further research is needed to understand other factors that also influence consumer purchasing decisions more comprehensively
Analisis Budaya Organisasi Karyawan PT. Exedy Manufacturing Indonesia
Authors: Fatimah Wilda Nur , Fadli Uus Mohammad Darul
Published: July 2024

The social relationships created in an organization need a cultural bond to achieve the desired goals. The purpose of this research is to determine the application of organizational culture at PT. Exedy Manufacturing Indonesia. The research design uses quantitative methods with factor analysis. Research location at PT. Exedy Manufacturing Indonesia. Data was collected through observation and questionnaires. The research population was all employees at the company PT. Exedy Manufacturing Indonesia. Samples were taken randomly from various departments with a total of 100 respondents.  The research results show that the three organizational culture factors that exist at PT. Exedy Manufacturing Indonesia namely Team Orientation, Stability, Innovation and risk taking. Component (factor) 1 has a correlation value of 0.799 > 0.5. Component (factor) 2 has a correlation value of 0.738 > 0.5. Component (factor) 3 has a correlation value of 0.739 > 0.5. These three factors include internal and external factors, so they can be used as a reference for PT. Exedy Manufacturing Indonesia to carry out improvements and developments.
Analisis Komitmen Kinerja Karyawan Klinik Pratama Asshofwan
Authors: Awalia Lia , Fadli Uus Mohammad Darul
Published: July 2024

Human resources are a central factor in managing an employee. However, the sophistication of technology used without human support as the implementer of operational activities will not be able to produce outputs in accordance with the expected level of efficiency. Previous or relevant research is fundamental in a research or scientific article. This study aims to analyze: 1) The effect of work commitment applied to the clinic, 2) the effect of work commitment on the performance of clinic employees. Whether or not there is a commitment in employee performance, because it can affect the quality of work and service. The design of this research is qualitative research and is an interview research. The research population of all Klikik Pratama Asshofwan employees and a sample of 5 respondents with interview analysis. The results of the study showed: 1) The work commitment implemented by the clinic leader is good enough in improving employee performance, 2) Work commitment affects employee performance, with proper and good implementation, 3) Work commitment is significant in relation to the responsibility of an employee in completing a job.
Analisis Peluang dan Ancaman Perdagangan Bahan Pangan serta Kebijakan untuk Mengatasinya: Studi Kasus Indonesia dan Thailand
Authors: Wulandari Wulandari , Ibrahim Shandy Akmal , Setia M Abdika , Daspar Daspar
Published: July 2024

This research examines the potential for Indonesian agricultural exports to Thailand in the context of ASEAN trade. The analysis focuses on the comparative advantages of the two countries in key agricultural commodities such as rice, corn, sugar, palm oil and coffee. Production and export data for 2022 shows that Indonesia is ahead in palm oil and coffee production, while Thailand is dominant in rice and sugar exports. The 2021-2023 trade balance of both countries shows a deficit, with Thailand experiencing a much larger deficit. Despite facing challenges such as price fluctuations, climate and trade regulations, Indonesia has the opportunity to increase its agricultural exports to Thailand by improving production efficiency and product quality.
LAWFARE, DEMOCRACIA E A TRANSIÇÃO INACABADA BRASILEIRA
Authors: Lentz Rodrigo
Published: July 2024

O presente ensaio se propõe a analisar o estado de direito como um instrumento de
O presente ensaio se propõe a analisar o Estado de Direito como um instrumento de guerra em tempos de paz – a chamada guerra jurídica (lawfare) - e sua relação com o processo de democratização do país após 1985. Além de breve revisão bibliográfica, a análise utiliza as edições originais do Manual Básico da Escola Superior de Guerra (ESG) de 1976 a 2016 para testar a hipótese de convergência entre a atual doutrina de ação política das forças armadas e a premissa política que atribuiu ao poder judiciário o papel de “centro gravitacional” do sistema político, incluindo o uso do Estado de Direito no período democrático em uma “guerra preventiva” para preservar o legado da ditadura de 1964. A partir da concepção das forças armadas sobre a democracia contemporânea – a poliarquia de segurança nacional - o lawfare se aproxima dos aspectos prescritivos sobre o papel do judiciário no saneamento das “disfuncionalidades” do sistema político que ameaçariam a estabilidade do regime político e, por consequência, a segurança nacional. Por fim, o ensaio esboça algumas consequências dessa formulação para a democracia brasileira e como elas se relacionam com o contexto mais amplo da crise das democracias liberais.
FRAÇÃO DE TROPA COMO VETOR DE INTELIGÊNCIA EM OPERAÇÕES DE GARANTIA DA LEI E DA ORDEM
Authors: Neves Fernando Vitor da Silva , Peterson Doneda Klaus , Lopes Machado Renata
Published: July 2024

As guerras de quarta geração redefinem os conflitos contemporâneos, com atores não estatais que estabelecem micro soberanias dentro do Brasil, adotando uma forma de insurgência motivada por ganhos financeiros, denominada insurgência criminal. Para contrapor isso, as Forças Armadas (FA) são empregadas em operações de Garantia da Lei e da Ordem (OpGLO), enfrentando desafios complexos em cenários urbanos. Isso faz com que os comandantes necessitem de uma ampla gama de informações para tomar decisões. Assim, foi delineada essa pesquisa com o objetivo de analisar como as pequenas frações de tropa, empregadas em missões de Garantia da Lei e da Ordem (GLO), podem contribuir para o assessoramento no processo decisório do comandante. Para atingir esse objetivo, utilizou-se uma pesquisa exploratória, adotando uma abordagem qualitativa, analisando materiais relacionados à guerra irregular, GLO e inteligência. O estudo baseou-se em revisão bibliográfica, que demonstrou que os especialistas destacam a importância das tropas no terreno, próximas da população, visando obter informações. Em seguida, foi realizada uma pesquisa documental, que mostrou que a obtenção de dados é realizada por meio dos escalões superiores de inteligência, sem envolver a tropa convencional. Por último, realizou-se um levantamento de campo por meio da aplicação de questionário a oficiais que participaram de OpGLO, corroborando os autores estudados e demonstrando que a tropa é capaz de fornecer informações do Teatro de Operações (TO). A pesquisa constatou que o emprego de frações de tropa em atividades próximas à população, no TO, fornece informações para auxiliar o comandante da OpGLO na tomada de decisão.
analisar como as pequenas frações de tropa, empregadas em missões de Garantia da Lei e da Ordem (GLO), podem contribuir para o assessoramento no processo decisório do comandante.
Para atingir esse objetivo, utilizou-se uma pesquisa exploratória adotando uma abordagem qualitativa, analisando materiais relacionados à guerra irregular, GLO e inteligência. O estudo baseou-se em revisão bibliográfica, que demonstrou que os especialistas destacam a importância das tropas no terreno, próximas da população, visando obter informações. Em seguida, foi realizada uma pesquisa documental, que mostrou que a obtenção de dados é realizada por meio dos escalões superiores de inteligência, sem envolver a tropa convencional. Por último, realizou-se um levantamento de campo por meio da aplicação de questionário a oficiais que participaram de OpGLO, corroborando os autores estudados e demonstrando que a tropa é capaz de fornecer informações do Teatro de Operações (TO). A pesquisa constatou que o emprego de frações de tropa em atividades próximas à população, no TO, fornece informações para auxiliar o comandante da OPGLO na tomada de decisão.
NOVAS CLIVAGENS DO SISTEMA MUNDIAL
Authors: Visentini Paulo Fagundes
Published: July 2024

A classificação da hierarquia e agrupamento das potências mundiais deve se basear não apenas em indicadores materiais. É necessário considerar o estágio em que se encontra a transformação do sistema internacional pós-Guerra Fria, a posição que uma potência ocupa no mesmo e as tendências históricas gerais e específicas. O presente artigo propõe uma classificação que identifica a existência de quatro eixos de poder mundial: 1) o militar-rentista anglo-saxão, 2) o industrial desenvolvido semissoberano, 3) o industrial emergente semiperiférico e, 4) o agrário, mineral e demográfico periférico. Por fim, analisa a clivagem internacional que emergiu com a Pandemia Covid-19 e com a Guerra Russo-Ucraniana.