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ЭТАПЫ ПРОЦЕССА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЕБИТОРСКОЙ ЗАДОЛЖЕННОСТЬЮ: ЭФФЕКТИВНОЕ БАНКРОТСТВО ДОЛЖНИКА
Authors: Бестаева Л.И. , Аркаути В.В.
Published: September 2024

Взыскание долга в большинстве случаев процесс непростой и не всегда приводит к ожидаемому результату. Для юридического лица не взыскание дебиторской задолженности оборачивается не только потерей средств, но потерей стабильности финансового состояния. Контроль и анализ дебиторской задолженности является наиболее важной задачей финансовой службы предприятия. Кроме этого, в процедуре банкротства должника необходимо предпринять ряд эффективных шагов, которые не позволят    привести к серьезным последствиям – утрате финансовой устойчивости. О некоторых важных особенностях взыскания дебиторской задолженности в процедурах несостоятельности идет речь в данной статье.
ОТРАСЛЕВЫЕ РИСКИ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ ТРУБНОЙ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОСТИ РОССИИ: УПРАВЛЕНИЕ В УСЛОВИЯХ САНКЦИЙ
Authors: Бойко О.К. , Езангина И.А. , Хрысева А.А.
Published: September 2024

Трубная металлургия отличается высоким техническим уровнем оборудования и качеством ресурсов, а также постоянным совершенствованием используемых в производстве технологий, что обуславливает большую зависимость от экономического состояния отрасли. В текущем году трубную отрасль, как и большинство других, затронули изменения, возникшие вследствие неблагоприятной геополитической обстановки. Исходя из этого, чтобы не допустить принятия неэффективных решений на основе недостоверной информации, а управление рисками было грамотным, возникает необходимость исследования отраслевых рисков предприятий трубной промышленности. В данной статье охарактеризованы ключевые отраслевые риски, характерные для трубных предприятий, а также степень влияния этих рисков на деятельность трубных компаний. Помимо этого, рассмотрены различные возможности управления отраслевыми рисками, позволяющие повысить эффективность деятельности трубных предприятий. В заключении, в контексте вышеотмеченного, определены направления развития российской трубной металлургии.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ АНАЛИЗА НЕФИНАНСОВЫХ АКТИВОВ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ ВЫСШЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ
Authors: Саранцева Е.Г. , Челмакина Л.А.
Published: September 2024

В статье рассмотрены особенности анализа нефинансовых активов организаций высшего образования. Определено понятие нефинансовых активов, раскрыта методика анализа нефинансовых активов, предусматривающая исследование динамики и структуры активов, эффективности их использования.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ В УСЛОВИЯХ ПЕРЕХОДА К ЦИФРОВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКЕ
Authors: Соменкова Н.С.
Published: September 2024

В статье проведен анализ развития предприятий обрабатывающей промышленности Нижегородской области. Особое внимание уделяется исследованию основных направлений цифровой трансформации деятельности предприятий. Построены прогнозы объема отгрузки продукции обрабатывающих производств и затрат на внедрение цифровых технологий предприятий обрабатывающей промышленности Нижегородской области. Представлена оценка обеспеченности потребностей бизнеса в IT-специалистах. Определены преимущества для предпринимателей от внедрения цифровых технологий. Статья отражает существующие проблемы развития предприятий обрабатывающей промышленности в условиях перехода к цифровой экономике. Результатом исследования является анализ и систематизация мер государственной поддержки, направленных на ускорение процесса цифровизации обрабатывающей промышленности и решение проблемы импортозамещения программного обеспечения и комплектующих деталей. Представлены перспективные направления развития промышленных предприятий в условиях цифровой трансформации. Все это доказывает высокую практическую значимость новых положений, отраженных в статье.
КОРПОРАТИВНАЯ СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬ (КСО): СУЩНОСТЬ, РАЗРАБОТКА СИСТЕМЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НА ПРИНЦИПАХ КСО
Authors: Ахмадуллина З.З.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена изучению корпоративной социальной ответственности, ее роли в достижении поставленных целей предприятия. В статье рассмотрены также основополагающие принципы корпоративной социальной ответственности. Корпоративная социальная ответственность выступает элементом эффективной бизнес-стратегии развития экономических субъектов, а также повышает конкурентоспособность. В свою очередь, современные условия функционирования организации предъявляют новые требования к ним, в связи с чем, необходимо совершенствовать используемые инструменты управления организацией.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ КОРПОРАТИВНОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НА РАЗНЫХ СТАДИЯХ ЖИЗНЕННОГО ЦИКЛА КОМПАНИИ
Authors: Тадтаева В.В. , Симонян Е.М. , Келехсаева М.В.
Published: September 2024

Актуальность работы заключается в том, что за последнее десятилетие российские компании продемонстрировали довольно высокие темпы развития. Крупные российские корпорации становятся субъектами внутренней и международной политики, решая серьезные вопросы в таких сферах общественной жизни, как образование, наука, социальная стабильность и т.д. И весь этот процесс масштабен: более двух третей стоимости, которая создается в мире в год, приходится на корпорации. Каждая компания подобна живому организму: она также рождается, проходит стадию развития, достигает некоторых успехов, а после слабеет и как итог может прекратить свое существование. Совершенно не так много компаний, которые существуют на рынке очень долго, и нет такой организации, которая в процессе своего жизненного цикла полностью обошлась бы без каких-либо изменений: свой собственный жизненный путь, так или иначе, проходит каждая из организаций. Если говорить в целом, то цикл представляет собой общее понятие, которое используется достаточно широко в различных сферах человеческой деятельности. При анализе этапов жизненного цикла компании важно сосредоточиться на постановке задач, соответствующих определенному этапу, а также на разработке рекомендаций по совершенствованию механизма управления организацией.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ДИНАМИКИ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ РФ В АСПЕКТЕ ИХ ВЛИЯНИЯ НА УРОВЕНЬ БЕДНОСТИ
Authors: Пияльцев А.И. , Рыкунова В.Л.
Published: September 2024

В современных социально-экономических условиях вопросы исследования влияния происходящих на макро и микроуровнях изменений на уровень бедности в обществе приобретают особую актуальность и значимость в аспекте обеспечения национальной и экономической безопасности. Целью данного исследования выявление факторов снижения уровня бедности в современных условиях развития Российской Федерации на основе анализа социально-экономических показателей за 2017–2021 годы. Авторами рассматриваются показатели, отражающие состояние социально-экономической сферы, уровень доходов населения, изменение уровня цен на товары и услуги, распределение численности малоимущих домашних хозяйств в зависимости от наличия детей, по видам экономической активности за 2017–2021 годы. В ходе исследования выявлены такие изменения как: старение населения, сокращение коэффициента рождаемости, высокая дифференциация доходов населения. Предлагается рассматривать в качестве индикатора бедности размер медианной заработной платы: между данным показателем и уровнем бедности выявлена обратно пропорциональная связь, а коэффициент корреляции составил -0,977.
НАЛИЧИЕ КОМПЕТЕНЦИИ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ ЛЕГКОЙ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОСТИ НА ТЕРРИТОРИИ Г. САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГА
Authors: Сидоренко Ю.А.
Published: September 2024

В статье рассматривается наличие компетенции развития легкой промышленности в городе Санкт-Петербурга. На основе изучения и исследования материалов Центрального городского архива г. Санкт-Петербурга о легкой промышленности за период с 1800 по 1997 гг., автором производится систематизация и выделение особенностей поэтапного развития легкой промышленности г. Санкт-Петербурга (г. Ленинграда) в царское, советское и постсоветское время. Проводится анализ современного состояние отрасли легкой промышленности г. Санкт-Петербурга, обосновываются предпосылки и перспективы развития легкой промышленности с учетом скоординированных действий государства, предприятий промышленности, инвесторов и межрегионального сотрудничества с Ивановской областью. Рассматривается институциональное обеспечение легкой промышленности г. Санкт-Петербурга. Предлагается перечень целевых показателей оценки гармонизации в области производства и продажи товаров легкой промышленности г. Санкт-Петербурга.
АНАЛИЗ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ПСИХОЛОГИИ В ТУРИЗМЕ
Authors: Гайдарова Л.И. , Магомедова П.А. , Гасанова П.А.
Published: September 2024

Целью данной статьи является описание важности применения психологических и социологических ноу-хау в туристической практике. В первую очередь, это понимание мотивации клиентов посетить то или иное направление, воспользоваться доступными услугами, потребности клиентов и удовлетворение. В статье описаны отношения между отдельными уровнями потребностей человека (с использованием иерархии потребностей Маслоу). В конце статьи авторы отмечают, что, несмотря на всю пользу психологии для туризма, на практике она используется преимущественно крупными компаниями или региональными учреждениями. Предприниматели, которые составляют большинство субъектов бизнеса в туризме, отдают предпочтение практичности информации и инструкции.
СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ АУДИТ И УПРАВЛЕНЧЕСКИЙ УЧЕТ: СИНЕРГИЯ В РАМКАХ КОНЦЕПЦИИ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ КОМПАНИЙ
Authors: Нагуманова Р.В. , Ерина Т.В.
Published: September 2024

В современных условиях развития экономики корпорации укрепляют свою приверженность соблюдению прав человека, социальной и экологической ответственности, этическому контролю и содействию устойчивому развитию посредством своих услуг, процессов, продуктов и взаимоотношений. Эффективное устойчивое развитие невозможно без интеграции данных внутренней управленческой политики в области учета в структуру нефинасовых отчетов, которая должна быть подвергнута независимой верификации. Играя ключевую роль в социальном контроле, аудит или верификация нефинансовой отчетности исправляет ошибки людей, включая мошенничество, оплошности и незаконные действия, направляя их в правильном направлении. Это также укрепляет и расширяет отношения между корпорациями и заинтересованными сторонами, которые обладают гораздо меньшими знаниями и возможностями, чем корпорации.
НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ СФЕРЫ УСЛУГ В ИЗМЕНЯЮЩЕЙСЯ КОНКУРЕНТНОЙ СРЕДЕ
Authors: Кулешов Д.К.
Published: September 2024

Установлено, что обеспечение конкурентоспособности предприятия сферы услуг возможно при внедрении целой совокупности направлений, основной целью которых является повышение конкурентоспособности, а задачами – способствующее формированию оптимального функционирования и развития, достижение баланса интересов потребителей и предприятия, следствием чего как раз и являются лучшие возможности предоставления услуги. Определено, что основной процесс обеспечения конкурентоспособности в сфере услуг связан с управлением качеством товаров (услуг) на уровне хозяйствующих субъектов сферы услуг, с экономической и конкурентной политикой на федеральном и региональном уровнях. Вместе с тем, нельзя не учитывать, что  современные предприятия сферы услуг, являются сложными организациями и успехом их деятельности являются усилия всех работников, направленных на достижение общей цели. Определены наиболее эффективные направления повышения конкурентоспособности предприятия сферы сервиса, будут являться: своевременная модернизация оборудования: необходимо следить за тенденциями развития новейшей техники и технологии и обновлять основные производственные фонды; формирование и развитие кадрового потенциала: чем выше квалификация основных рабочих, тем выше производительность труда и выше качество оказываемых услуг; использование маркетинга для увеличения информированности рынка; создание условий для снижения затрат: чем ниже затраты, тем выше запас прочности, больше    возможностей для вариативного ценообразования;     увеличение показателя рентабельности услуг, отражающего долю прибыли в общем объеме выручки; увеличение конкурентоспособности услуги напрямую влияет на конкурентоспособность предприятия; мониторинг финансового положения необходим для изучения возможностей инвестирования активов в наиболее ликвидный объект (валюта, ценные бумаги) или направления на развитие уже существующего бизнеса.
The (Trans)Gender Subjectivity of the Kinaidos: Towards Interpretation of Plato’s Gorgias, 494e
Authors: Галанин Рустам Баевич , Волкова Надежда Павловна
Published: September 2024

Фигура кинеда в последние десятилетия становится все более популярной в рамках той области гуманитаристики, которую можно обозначить как античные гендерные исследования. Гендерная идентичность кинеда, которая смешивает в себе феминные и маскулинные признаки, сильно напоминает современный феномен «трансгендерности». Такая бинарность отчетливо понималась древними греками и римлянами, что нашло свое отражение в соответствующих текстах, принадлежащих самым различным литературным жанрам. Вместе с тем древние люди отчетливо приписывали феномену кинедии ряд нелицеприятных черт, среди которых главную роль занимает неуемная похоть, или чрезмерно высокое либидо, говоря современным языком. В статье предпринят разбор ряда важнейших античных свидетельств о кинедии, на основании которых сделано предположение, что кинед конституирует свою субъективность через перформативные практики (кросдрессинг и проч.), реализующие постоянное ментальное (гендерное) со своим биологическим полом, что напрямую роднит древнего кинеда с перформативным гендерным субъектом современной буржуазной теории. Также в статье поддерживается тезис, что именно повышенное и неуемное либидо, то есть, попросту говоря, похоть, а не пассивная гомосексуальность, как считалось ранее, является основной причиной осуждения кинедии со стороны общественной морали, в частности со стороны философа Платона.

The figure of the has become increasingly popular in recent decades within the field of humanities that can be labeled as ancient gender studies. The gender identity of the , which mixes feminine and masculine features, strongly resembles the modern phenomenon of “transgenderism”. Such binarity, which was reflected in the corresponding texts belonging to various literary genres, was clearly understood by the ancient Greeks and Romans. At the same time, ancient people clearly attributed to the phenomenon of a number of unpleasant features, among which the main role is played by irrepressible lust, or excessively high libido, to put it in modern terms. The article analyzes a number of the most important ancient testimonies about , on the basis of which it is suggested that the constitutes their subjectivity through performative practices (crossdressing, etc.), realizing a permanent mental (gender) with its biological sex, which directly relates the ancient to the performative gender subject of modern bourgeois theory. The article also supports the thesis that it is the heightened and irrepressible libido, i.e., simply put, lust, rather than passive homosexuality, that is the main reason for the condemnation of by popular morality, in particular, by the philosopher Plato.
Pengaruh Kuantitas Korpus Terhadap Akurasi Mesin Penerjemah Statistik Bahasa Indonesia ke Bahasa Jawa Ngoko
Authors: Perwitasari Anggi , Sujaini Herry
Published: September 2024

Bahasa memungkinkan seseorang untuk menyampaikan perasaan, pikiran, gagasan, atau konsep mereka. Sosiologi menganggap bahasa sebagai sistem lambang yang terdiri dari bunyi. Bahasa manusiawi, dapat dipilih, berkembang, beragam, dan dinamis. Bentuknya yang sangat beragam dapat menjadi hambatan ketika bahasa digunakan untuk berkomunikasi dengan orang-orang di seluruh dunia. Namun, saat ini ada teknologi mesin penerjemah yang dapat membantu orang memahami berbagai jenis bahasa. Teknik mesin penerjemah statistik adalah metode teknologi mesin penerjemah yang menggunakan model statistik berdasarkan hasil analisis korpus paralel. Korpus paralel berisi salinan teks dari bahasa sumber dan bahasa target yang diinginkan. Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh kuantitas korpus terhadap nilai akurasi mesin penerjemah statistik Bahasa Indonesia ke Bahasa Jawa Ngoko. Penelitian dimulai dengan pengumpulan data, pembuatan 3000 pasang kalimat teks korpus, penggunaan mesin penerjemah statistik, pengujian dan evaluasi hasil terjemahan, dan analisis hasil. Hasil analisis pengujian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah korpus yang diberikan dapat mempengaruhi nilai akurasi. Pada pengujian pertama, dengan menggunakan korpus pelatihan yang sama dengan korpus uji, penambahan 200 pasangan kalimat menyebabkan penurunan nilai akurasi rata-rata sebesar -0.00221%. Sebaliknya, pada pengujian kedua, dengan menggunakan korpus pelatihan yang berbeda dari korpus uji, penambahan 200 pasangan kalimat menyebabkan peningkatan nilai akurasi rata-rata sebesar 0.00813%. Kesimpulannya, kualitas dan pemisahan korpus pelatihan dari korpus uji sangat mempengaruhi performa mesin penerjemah statistik, dan penambahan data tambahan dapat meningkatkan akurasi jika diterapkan dengan benar.
Implementasi Sistem Celengan Elektronik Menggunakan Metode K-Nearest Neighbor Berbasis Arduino MEGA 2560
Authors: Putri Nabila Adinda Dwi , Nirmala Irma , Rismawan Tedy
Published: September 2024

Celengan merupakan wadah yang digunakan untuk menyimpan uang sebagai sarana menabung. Pada celengan tradisional, satu-satunya cara untuk mengambil uang yang ditabung adalah dengan memecahkan celengan tersebut. Sedangkan celengan modern umumnya sudah dilengkapi dengan kunci atau kode pin sehingga lebih mudah mengambil uang. Namun, jika pengguna tidak dapat mengendalikan pengeluaran, celengan ini memerlukan waktu lebih lama untuk terisi sampai penuh. Selain itu, kedua celengan ini tidak dapat menghitung total uang yang terkumpul secara otomatis. Pada penelitian ini, dibangun sistem celengan elektronik yang dapat mengatur target uang tabungan serta dapat mengetahui total uang dalam tabungan. Untuk mengetahui nominal uang yang dimasukkan ke dalam celengan, diterapkan klasifikasi nominal uang dengan metode K-NN (K-Nearest Neighbor). Sensor yang digunakan ialah sensor warna TCS3200 guna membaca nilai RGB uang dan dua sensor infrared untuk mendeteksi uang yang masuk dan jika celengan sudah penuh. Data dari sensor TCS3200 digunakan sebagai data uji untuk klasifikasi K-NN. Uang yang digunakan yaitu pecahan 10.000, 20.000, 50.000 dan 100.000 dari tahun emisi 2016 dan 2022. Berdasarkan hasil uji terhadap 40 data menggunakan confusion matrix, diperoleh tingkat akurasi tertinggi sistem senilai 95% pada data latih campuran dengan nilai K=5.
Deoxygenative Z-selective olefination of aliphatic alcohols
Authors: Kolusu Sai Rohini Narayanan , Sánchez-Sordo Irene , Aira-Rodríguez Carla , Azzi Emanuele , Nappi Manuel
Published: September 2024

Alcohols are one of the most abundant functional groups in commercially available materials and biologically active compounds. Herein, we report a mild photocatalytic method for the unprecedent deoxygenative Z-selective olefination of aliphatic alcohols. Key to this methodology is the dual role of a phenothiazine photocatalyst, which enables the desired cross-coupling and promotes in-situ E to Z isomerization of the cross-coupled olefin product. This protocol is distin-guished by its wide substrate scope and broad applicability, even in the context of pharmaceuticals and saccharides. Given the mild and water-compatible conditions, our chemistry can also be utilized to functionalize DNA headpieces with saccharides for DELs applications.
Molecular conductance calculations on single-molecule junctions using projection-based density functional embedding
Authors: Jelenfi Dávid P. , Tajti Attila , Szalay Péter G.
Published: September 2024

Single-Molecule Junctions (SMJs) are key platforms for the exploration of electron transport at the molecular scale. In this work, we present a method that employs different exchange-correlation density functionals for the molecule and the electrode domains in an SMJ, allowing us to choose the optimal one for each part. This is accomplished using an exact projection-based DFT-in-DFT embedding technique combined with the non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF) method to predict the zero-bias conductance. The effectiveness of the approach is illustrated through transport calculations on an SMJ with benzene-1,4-diamine (BDA), using the CAM-B3LYP range-separated hybrid functional for the embedded molecule and the PBE functional for the electrodes. The findings indicate a substantial improvement in the accuracy of the predicted zero-bias conductance compared to traditional modeling using the PBE functional across the entire system. The causes for the noted improvement are demonstrated through the examination of alterations in the energy levels of the embedded molecule, along with the variations in the electrode-molecule interactions.
Use of Supplementary Medicines/Nutrients and Disease Behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Küçük Uçar , Demirbağ Birsel Canan
Published: September 2024

Objective: The study was conducted to reveal which type of supplementary people used against COVID-19 disease and determine their behaviours/ideas related to the disease.
Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional was conducted between April and May 2021. It was limited to people over the age of 18, and the snowball sampling method was used along with a questionnaire form.
Results: Of the individuals participating in the study, 74.4% were in the 18-33 age group, 72.6% were female, 64.6% were single, 65.8% had bachelor's degrees and associate degrees, 49.5% were actively working, and 63.13% had 1-10 years of work experience. Of the participants, 72.1% did not catch COVID-19. Medicines or supplementary nutrients are used mainly by individuals in the 34-49 age group (51.7%).
Conclusion: The most used supplementary medicines and nutrients were antiviral and anti-flu medicines and paracetamol, vitamins C, D, B, iron, omega-3, green tea, honey, thyme, ginger, lemon, spicy teas, turmeric, and fruit tea. The use of non-medicine complementary methods has increased while studies on the treatment of COVID-19 are ongoing. Among these methods, there is a tendency to mostly use supplementary medicines, nutrients, vitamins, and herbal products, respectively.
Neuroendocrine Tumor Developing in the Rectal Mesentery: A Case Who Had Surgery Due to Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Tumor 13 Years Ago
Authors: Gökçe Kağan , Doğan Demet , Üner Murat
Published: September 2024

In the gastrointestinal tract, Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) are most observed in the appendix. This study aims to present a 51-year-old male patient diagnosed with NET in rectal mesentery. In 2009, appendiceal NET was diagnosed after appendectomy. Then, a total mesocolonic right hemicolectomy was performed. In the examination conducted in June 2022, a mass lesion was detected on the right side of the pelvis, posterior to the seminal vesicle and anterolateral to the rectum, within the rectal mesentery. Diagnosis of NET was made with a transabdominal biopsy, and then an operation decision was made. The perioperative frozen section confirmed that the mass lesion was a NET with clean surgical margins. In patients with large tumor sizes or high-grade NET, postoperative treatment is continued with chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. The patient was administered chemotherapy after surgery and was followed up in the outpatient clinic.
The Role of Troponin Measured on Admission to the Emergency Department in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke to Predict Stroke Severity and Neurological Outcome
Authors: Yılmaz Seda , Çıkrıkçı Işık Gülşah , Karaarslan Fatmanur , Çorbacıoğlu Şeref Kerem , Korucu Osman , Çevik Yunsur
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the prognostic value of cardiac troponin levels measured at admission to the emergency department (ED) for stroke severity assessed by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and neurological outcomes determined by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores in patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
Materials and Methods: Patients presenting to ED with a diagnosis of AIS confirmed by neuroimaging findings were included. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on troponin-I levels: elevated and normal. NIHSS during admission, 30-day all-cause mortality data, and 30-day mRS were examined. In comparisons between groups, categorical variables were evaluated with Chi-square and continuous variables were evaluated with the Mann-Whitney-U test. To determine the prognostic value of troponin with poor outcomes in stroke patients, diagnostic 2x2 tables were made.
Results: The study was conducted with 200 patients. Troponin elevation was detected in 37, and mortality was significantly higher in this group. The sensitivity of troponin to predict mortality was 88.89%, and PLR (positive likelihood ratio) was 5.85 (3.89–8.79). The 30-day mRS scores were significantly higher in the elevated troponin group. NIHSS scores didn’t show a significant difference between groups.
Conclusions: Troponin levels assessed at admission in AIS patients may be a prognostic marker for mortality and adverse neurological outcomes.
Evaluation of Cold Conization Indications and Results
Authors: Tekin Sinem
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the efficiency and indications of cold knife conization in the treatment of high-grade cervical lesions.
Materials and Methods: This study included patients with high-grade cervical lesions treated with cold knife conization (CKC) within 9 years. Histopathological correlation analyses were carried out among the smear, colposcopic biopsy (CBx), CKC results, and total hysterectomy specimens available.
Results: One hundred thirty-one cold knife cone biopsy cases were analyzed for this study. The most common pathology was cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) II–III, with a frequency of 64 (48.9%). Other conization results in order of frequency were as follows: CIN I at a rate of 29 (22.1%), Carcinoma (Ca) at 19 (14.5%), cervicitis at 14 (10.7%), and negative results at 5 (3.8%).
Conclusions: CKC remains an acceptable option in the treatment of CIN and microinvasive carcinoma of the cervix, and the excellent diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of CKC is well-known and confirmed. When properly performed, the procedure has a low risk of complications and provides an accurate histological representation of the disease process. It is also curative in most cases. Of course, excellent clinical results still require careful, long-term, and attentive follow-up.
Turkish Validity and Reliability of The Mini Service User Recovery Evaluation Scale
Authors: Danış Şule , Günaydın Nevin
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is to adapt the MiniService User Recovery Evaluation (MiniSeRvE) Scale to Turkish culture and establish its psychometric properties.
Materials and Methods: This methodological study included 150 patients who applied to psychiatry outpatient clinics between March 2020 and January 2021. "The Personal Information Form," "The MiniService User Recovery Evaluation (MiniSeRvE) Scale," "The Subjective Recovery Assessment Scale," and "The Spiritual Well-Being Scale" were used to collect the data.
Results: The CFA of the MiniSeRvE Scale determined that the three sub-dimensions and factor loadings were between 0.50 and 0.91, consistent with the original scale. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.864 for the total scale and between 0.77 and 0.95 for the sub-dimensions.
Conclusions: The MiniSeRvE Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool.
Catheter Selection in Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients and Noteworthy Definitions in The Diagnosis of Catheter Infections
Authors: Tamer Ali , Zengin Tunahan , Karabay Oğuz
Published: September 2024

The rising number of patients in need of long-term parenteral nutrition has necessitated home parenteral nutrition. Extended usage of central venous catheters and parenteral nutrition has given rise to its own complications. Among them, catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are linked to life-threatening complications, especially sepsis, septic shock, and metastatic infections. The principal objective of this review is to define diagnostic methods, notable clinical and laboratory findings, and catheter salvage strategies towards preventing CRBSI, which include defining and interpreting blood culture and its results, its confounding variables and common shortcomings in routine practice. We will discuss the types and relative advantages and disadvantages of differing methods of central venous access and compare the common diagnostic definitions used by existing guidelines. CRBSI remains a serious complication, and we aim to debate when timely intervention will be necessary in light of the existing literature.
Investigating the Impact of Hibiscus Extracts on Paraoxonase and Antioxidant Activities in Diabetic Rats
Authors: Ziyanok Demirtaş Sedef
Published: September 2024

Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) accelerates oxidative stress beyond its broad effects on metabolic function, which has been linked to various chronic complications. This study investigated the antioxidative and therapeutic potential of Hibiscus syriacus (HSE) and Hibiscus trionum extracts (HTE), focusing on their effects on paraoxonase (PON) and arylesterase enzymes activity in diabetic rat models.
Material and Methods: This study evaluated PON and ARE activities in 36 Wistar albino rats divided into the following groups: control (C), C+HSE, C+HTE, Diabetes (D), D+HSE, and D+HTE. The total phenolic content of HSE and HTE was determined using the Folin- Ciocalteu method, and their antioxidant activities were assessed using DPPH and CUPRAC tests.
Results: HSE and HTE extracts have demonstrated significant increases in paraoxonase and arylesterase activities, which are crucial for cardiovascular protection and reducing oxidative stress in diabetes.
Conclusions: This study highlights the potential of natural extracts in managing oxidative stress-related complications associated with diabetes and underscores the need to integrate such phytotherapeutic agents into broader diabetes care strategies. Future research should focus on confirming these findings in clinical settings and investigating the molecular processes responsible for the observed effects, potentially paving the way for innovative interventions for diabetes management.
Propofol's Neuroprotective Effect Against Cisplatin-Induced Oxidative Neurotoxicity Via Suppression of the TRPM2 Cation Channel
Authors: Osmanlıoğlu Hacı Ömer
Published: September 2024

Objective: Cisplatin (CSP) exhibits strong oxidant and apoptotic effects in tumors, but it also causes adverse neurodegenerative effects by stimulating the TRPM2 cation channel. By regulating mitochondrial reactive free oxygen species (ROS) and excessive Ca2+ entry-mediated apoptosis, propofol (PRPF) exhibits antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. However, the action of the TRPM2 in these productions in human SH-SY5Y neuronal cells has not yet been determined. In SH-SY5Y, I investigated the protective effects of PRPF by modifying TRPM2, which affects CSP-induced neuronal mitochondrial function and death.
Materials and Methods: I generated five main groups in the SH-SY5Y as control, PRPF (200 mM for 24h), CSP (25 mM for 24h), CSP + PRPF, and CSP + TRPM2 channel antagonists (25 mM ACA and 100 mM 2APB).
Results: Through TRPM2 stimulation, the incubation with CSP increased the amounts of apoptosis, caspase -3, caspase -9, cell death percentage, ROS, mitochondrial hyperpolarization, TRPM2 current densities, and intracellular free Ca2+. However, the incubation of PRPF through the inhibition of TRPM2 decreased the amounts of these processes.
Conclusions: PRPF treatment via TRPM2 suppression decreased the levels of mitochondrial oxidative stress and neuronal death caused by CSP. One effective therapy option for CSP-induced mitochondrial oxidative neuronal damage is the PRPF.
A produção do espaço urbano verticalizado: considerações sobre a dinâmica socioespacial de Imperatriz/MA
Authors: Macêdo Oliveira Helbaneth
Published: September 2024

Este ensaio consiste no esforço direcionado à compreensão do processo de verticalização do espaço urbano em Imperatriz/MA. Buscou-se identifi car as principais bases teóricas referentes à verticalização urbana, para posteriormente apresentar este processo no bojo da urbanização imperatrizense, evidenciando a atuação de agentes sociais como os promotores imobiliários e a ação governamental no contexto das mudanças socioespaciais pelas quais a cidade passou. Imperatriz está localizada no sudoeste do Maranhão, sendo a segunda maior cidade do estado. A partir da década de 1950 destacou-se no sul do estado amparada em sua dinâmica econômica, na construção da rodovia Belém Brasília (BR-010) além de sua excelente posição geográfi ca, o que contribuiu para a consolidação das atividades comerciais entre o sudeste e sul do Pará, o norte do Tocantins e todo o centro-sul do Maranhão, contribuindo para o vertiginoso crescimento urbano de Imperatriz. Dessa forma, logo a área central tornou-se preenchida, favorecendo a expansão horizontal e, na contemporaneidade o crescimento vertical. A grande movimentação de pessoas, serviços e capitais incentivaram os comerciantes a se instalarem em Imperatriz, onde tem destaque a expansão do comércio e a prestação de serviços como elementos decisivos para a expansão da malha urbana à confi guração atual. Esse entendimento nos remete a importância de discutir a dinâmica da cidade e sua (re)produção via verticalização do espaço urbano. Neste sentido, o objetivo central do estudo é compreender o processo de verticalização de Imperatriz e, em segundo lugar, se engaja na tarefa de identifi car a expansão deste processo no tecido urbano, observando o crescimento da cidade, a localização espacial da verticalização e os atores intervenientes para a construção deste cenário urbano. O estudo da verticalização imperatrizense é entendido como um dos caminhos para se entender a cidade, uma vez que este processo tem sua parcela de contribuição para o processo de restruturação urbana pelo qual a cidade tem passado.
O processo de lugarização a partir das práticas de permacultura na Eco Aldeia Flecha da Mata (Aracati/CE)
Authors: Cunha Paiva Raquel , Dias Gutemberg Henrique , Silva e Souza Carlos Daniel , Rocha Bezerra Marisa
Published: September 2024

A presente pesquisa buscou entender a formação do processo de lugarização na Eco Aldeia Flecha da Mata (Aracati/CE) através da topofi lia desenvolvida com a realização das práticas de permacultura, seguindo seus princípios éticos e de design, calcados na sustentabilidade e bem-estar dos indivíduos que a vivenciam. O estudo foi realizado através de pesquisas bibliográfi cas seguidas de visitações de campo à aldeia, através de conversações e checklist dos princípios, ressaltando o contínuo diálogo com os moradores e voluntários do local. No desenvolvimento da racionalização sobre os dados levantados na pesquisa, foi ressaltado o contexto socioeconômico que direciona os comportamentos socioespaciais da sociedade e a ligação entre sustentabilidade e bem-estar no sentimento topofílico dos indivíduos. A pesquisa considerou que a topofi lia desenvolvida na aldeia desencadeou o processo de lugarização nesse espaço, proporcionada pelas práticas permaculturais e o seguimento dos seus princípios éticos e de design, possibilitando novas perspectivas de organização social e inspirando formas de conexão entre indivíduo e o espaço.
Spiritualist Art in Early Twentieth-Century Aotearoa New Zealand: Minnie Chapman, Sophia Garland Allan and Berta Sinclair Burns
Authors: Osborne Joanna
Published: September 2024

Spirit drawing, as a means of channelling and expressing communications with spirit entities, has been marginalised in definitions of art as well as in art history. This essay contributes to ongoing and historical conversations in which new religious movements are considered in conjunction with histories of feminism and art, exploring the work of three medium artists: Minnie Chapman (1856–1949), Sophia Garland Allan (1867–1959) and Berta Sinclair Burns (1893–1972). This essay shows how the three artists share spiritualist sensibilities and practices and a visual language of abstraction, decorative expression and particular “universal” biomorphic forms, inviting speculation at the intersection of material culture and esoteric thought.
Guy Ngan: His Art, Life and Pacific-Chinese Aesthetics
Authors: Wang Yiyan
Published: September 2024

This article is a study of the art of Guy Ngan 顏國鍇 (1926–2017). A Chinese-New Zealander, Ngan’s work and aesthetic considerations are yet to be adequately understood. I will introduce his background, discuss his major works and elaborate on his approach to art practice. I will also discuss Ngan’s identity, his self-identification and the reception of his art in the context of New Zealand art history. What are the characteristics of Ngan’s work? How has Ngan’s Chinese cultural background informed his art practice? And what constitutes his “Pacific-Chinese aesthetics”? I will argue for a positive case of a Pacific-Chinese aesthetics in New Zealand as proposed and practised by Ngan. The article concludes with a discussion of recent changes in the reception of his oeuvre.
Evaluation of the Clinical Outcome of Laparoscopic Myomectomy in the Management of Patients with Uterine Fibroids
Authors: Liu Feifei , Li Qiumin
Published: September 2024

Objective: This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic myomectomy in managing patients with uterine fibroids. Methods: This time, 78 patients with uterine fibroids were randomly selected from the hospital from January 2023 to December 2023 for analysis and study. The 78 patients were divided into two groups, the control group contained 39 patients who were treated with traditional open myomectomy, while the study group also contained 39 patients who were treated with laparoscopic myomectomy. The two groups were analyzed and studied in terms of treatment effect, surgery-related indexes and complications. Results: The therapeutic effect of the patients in the study group was remarkable, and the incidence of complications in the treatment process was lower. The study group also performed better than the control group in terms of surgical-related indexes, with P < 0.05, which is of research value. Conclusion: For patients with uterine fibroids, treatment with laparoscopic myomectomy is an effective means of intervention. This treatment method can achieve precise clinical results and shows significant advantages in reducing patient trauma, which is worth utilizing.
Visualizing Refugees: Syrian Refugees through the Lens of the Lebanese Fourth Estate
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University -- Chouran Beirut, Monzer Karem
Published: September 2024

The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the major issues affecting Lebanon in the past decade. The media played a huge role in shaping public perception and faced challenges to balance political ownership and objective reporting. The purpose of this study is to get a better understanding about the challenges journalists faced during pre-election periods and their editorial processes in dealing with sensitive topics such as the Refugee crisis. To achieve this, this study conducted a quantitative and qualitative research methodology covering two major newspaper establishments in Lebanon who are considered contradicting their views. After analysis of both newspapers content one month before the 2018 elections, this research concluded that each establishment tackled the topic from a different point of view but both faced similar challenges that ranged from balancing biased views linked to political ownership and backlash from the public due to preconceived concepts.
Economic Growth through Rent Streams, Financial Development and Institutional Quality in Mena
Authors: Sedighi S. , Niftiyev I.
Published: September 2024

This study examines the relationships between natural rent streams, financial development, institutional quality, and economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and is the development of fixed effects panel models during 1990–2020. The analysis of the MENA region sheds light on the complex, dynamic nature of the region’s economies and societies, as this region is an interesting case study where economic, political and cultural dynamics are diverse. The region faces economic diversification needs, conflicts, migration, and climate change, making this study timely and relevant. To this end, fixed effects regressions and scenario approaches were applied to the collected panel data. The findings reveal natural resource rents as the primary driver of economic growth, their effectiveness dependent on financial development and institutional quality levels. A well-developed financial sector facilitates efficient channeling of rents into productive investments, while strong institutions mitigate resource curse effects. In contrast, while remittances and foreign aid do not directly impact growth, their effectiveness is enhanced by financial development and institutional frameworks. The results highlight the critical roles of financial sector development, institutional quality, and robust governance in shaping the impacts of resource rents in this resource-rich region. The policy recommendations emphasize strategies for managing resource wealth, strengthening financial systems, promoting inclusion, improving institutions, and fostering an enabling environment for remittances and foreign aid to promote sustainable economic growth.
Rethinking Assessment: Community-Engaged Experiential Learning and Complex Environments in Business from a Student Perspective
Authors: Bonoff Jennifer , Kennedy Bonnie , Sacco Sam , Varao Melissa
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the academic landscape profoundly, prompting a shift toward new learning environments and evolving pedagogy, including a notable increase in experiential community-engaged learning (CEL) projects within business curricula. Despite these innovations, traditional assessment practices often neglect the development of critical skills, focusing instead on outdated knowledge certification. This study examines the integration of student voice in assessment practices, particularly within CEL projects. It aims to explore student perceptions of the opportunities provided by CEL, offering insights into specific elements that should be assessed to measure student success, accomplishment, and growth. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through end-of-term reflections, focus groups, and interviews with 52 undergraduate business students engaged in CEL projects. Thematic analysis revealed three key themes that can impact the design, selection, implementation, and interpretation of assessment methods: Adaptation, Balancing Teamwork with Individual Accountability, and Creativity and Innovative Problem-Solving. Students emphasized the importance of flexibility and proactive problem-solving in dynamic project environments. They also valued effective collaboration and personal accountability, preferring individual assessments within team projects. Creativity and innovative solutions were highlighted as essential competencies, suggesting the need for assessment tools that recognize these skills. The research indicates that incorporating student voice in the assessment process enhances engagement and relevance, aligning evaluations with students' actual experiences while fostering essential life skills. The study recommends the development of assessment rubrics that measure these competencies along with longitudinal studies to examine the impact of revised assessment processes on student experience and satisfaction over time.
Transformative Impact: Dramatic Arts for Grade 12 Academic Excellence
Authors: Sincuba Limkani , Boateng Sakyiwaa
Published: September 2024

The study investigated the influence of dramatic arts on academic performance among Grade 12 students. The study was framed within the social constructivism theory, which posits that learning is an active, social process where students construct knowledge through interaction with their environment and peers. The study employed an interpretivist qualitative research methods to explore the transformative potential of dramatic arts, emphasising the impact on critical thinking, problem-solving, and proficient communication. Data from 117 students in Grade 12 who were part of a purposive sample were gathered using open-ended questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. The data was analysed through thematic analysis. The findings highlighted the positive impact of dramatic arts integration on academic performance, student engagement, empathy development, and communication skills. Participants reported enhanced critical thinking skills, deeper subject understanding, and a more meaningful relationship with academic subjects. The study also offered recommendations for educational institutions, including developing comprehensive programs incorporating dramatic arts, continual professional development for teachers, building robust assessment and evaluation systems, and collaboration with local theatre organisations and cultural institutions to enhance students’ understanding of dramatic arts.
Challenges and Needs in Implementing Sexual Education for Deaf Students: A Case Study from Indonesia
Authors: Nur Chamidah Atien , Pamungkas Bayu , Yusuf Sitihardiyanti , Ariyanti Sukma Yuli , Mumpuniarti Mumpuniarti
Published: September 2024

The primary aim of sex education is to provide accurate information on handling risky sexual behavior. For deaf students, who may struggle with complex concepts, effective sex education is crucial to safeguard them against sexual assault and risky sexual behavior. This study examined the implementation of sex education in special schools for the deaf in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, focusing on the challenges faced by educators in delivering this sensitive content. Utilizing a case study and qualitative methodologies, this research gathered insights from school principals and teachers who took part in group discussions. Findings reveal that deaf students face significant challenges with sexual conduct, both individually and in their interactions with others. Despite incorporating sex education into science, religion, and self-development classes, teachers encounter difficulties in addressing sensitive topics and preventing age-inappropriate behaviors. Educators require specialized educational materials to address key topics such as body awareness, physical changes, reproductive health, relationships, pregnancy, and sensitive content. Such materials must be designed with clear visual aids and simple language to effectively meet the learning needs of deaf students. There is a pressing need for resources that facilitate understanding while preventing the imitation of inappropriate behaviors. To enhance sex education for deaf students, it is essential to develop and implement tailored educational resources that use visual aids and straightforward language. By addressing the unique needs of these students, educators can more effectively convey critical information, thereby reducing the risk of inappropriate behavior.