bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisión bibliográfica para el análisis y comparación de conectores de corte en estructuras compuestas.
Authors: Naranjo Cuesta Jamil Fernando , Barbecho Chuisaca Juan
Published: September 2022

Ecuador es un país de alta vulnerabilidad sísmica, su ubicación en el Cinturón de Fuego del Pacífico y la existencia de zonas de subducción donde se libera el 85% de la energía sísmica, a través de terremotos y erupciones volcánicas, hace que existan consideraciones especiales al momento de diseñar y construir diferentes sistemas de estructuras. En particular, en los sistemas de estructuras compuestas, los conectores de corte asumen un papel importante al momento de transferir la carga entre el acero y el hormigón y es en este caso donde se desarrollan varios tipos de conectores de corte de acuerdo con la distribución de las fuerzas de corte y la dependencia funcional entre la resistencia y la deformación. En el presente artículo se realiza una revisión bibliográfica de estos tipos de conectores, se detallan expresiones que permiten estimar la resistencia en algunos de los casos y en otros, se revisan conectores que se encuentran en estudio.
Impact of Political Annexation on Urban Primacy: A natural experiment on Mexico City testing the institutional origins of primacy
Authors: Wilkinson George , Haslam McKenzie Fiona , Bolleter Julian
Published: September 2022

Institutional theories of urban primacy suggest centralized urbanization can be decentralized through political reform. Despite this potential, rectifying primacy and its attendant inefficiencies attracts sporadic interest. Perhaps this is because the disruption of primacy is rarely observed, rendering the potential of decentralization a nebulous concept. Missing cities are a defining feature of primacy yet rarely figure in empirical cost-benefit analyses. To explore this dimension, we examine the history of urbanization in a large country renowned for primacy before and after it was invaded and divided into two countries. In the invaded part of the country, we observe the disruption of primacy following the transformation of political institutions, highlighting the importance of addressing institutions in the redress of urban primacy.
Pengaruh Kesadaran Wajib Pajak, Kualitas PeLayanan Perpajakan Terhadap Penerimaan Pajak Penghasilan Orang Pribadi di KPP Pratama Cibitung
Authors: Jarkoni Jarkoni , Hariansyah Irene Septy
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine and analyze whether the effect of taxpayer awareness, tax service quality, on individual tax income receipts. Respondents in this study were individual taxpayers at KPP Pratama Cibitung. The number of taxpayers who became the sample of this study were 235 taxpayers at KPP Pratama Cibitung. The sampling method used in this research is random sampling. The data analysis technique used is instrument test (validity test and reliability test), and classical assumption test (normality test, multicollinearity test, and heteroscedasticity test). While the hypothesis test is a partial test (t test), simultaneous test (F test) and the Coefficient of Determination test.

The results showed that taxpayer awareness, tax service quality proved to have a significant positive effect on individual income tax receipts simultaneously. Partially, the taxpayer awareness variable has an effect on income tax receipts with a significance of 0.000 for income tax revenues. Meanwhile, the quality of tax services has a significant effect on income tax revenues with a significance value of 0.167 which has the most significant effect. The coefficient of determination is 68.8%.
Vrouevertalers en -tolke van Khoesan-tale in die Suid-Afrikaanse koloniale geskiedenis: ’n morfogenetiese perspektief
Authors:   Noordwes-Universiteit, Botha Maricel
Published: September 2022

Vrouevertalers is hoogs atipies in Suid-Afrikaanse koloniale geskiedenis. Tog tree vier belangrike vrouevertalers op die toneel wat interessant genoeg almal in of uit Khoesan-tale vertaal of getolk het en dus afgesien van hul gemarginaliseerde posisie as vroue ook gekoppel is aan gemarginaliseerde tale. Hierdie vertalers is Krotoa, ’n Khoe-tolk in diens van Jan van Riebeeck, Zara Schmelen, ’n Nama-sendingsassistent en Bybelvertaler, en Lucy Lloyd en Dorothea Bleek, Boesman-navorsers en familielede van die bekende filoloog Wilhelm Bleek. Hierdie navorsingsartikel stel belang in die maniere waarop die werk van hierdie vroeë vrouevertalers sosiale kondisionering uitgedruk het en in die eienskappe van hul agentskap binne ’n beperkende sosiale ruimte. Daar word bepaal watter hinderlike en bevorderende faktore betrokke was by hierdie vertalers se beoefening van vertaling en tolking en aandag word veral aan die ideologiese eienskappe van hul werk geskenk. Om hierdie sosiale eienskappe van vertaling te ontleed, word Margaret Archer se morfogenetiese benadering gebruik. Hierdie benadering behels ’n bestudering van struktuur, kultuur en agente en die wyses waarop hulle tot siklusse van sosiale verandering (morfogenese) of instandhouding (morfostase) bydra. Ten opsigte van agentskap word die ontleding gerig deur Archer se begrippe primêre agentskap (primary agency), wat uit sosiale rang voortspruit, korporatiewe agentskap (corporate agency), wat uit sosiale organisasie voortspruit) en sosiale akteurskap (wat uit die vereenselwiging van persoonlike identiteit en sosiale rolle voortspruit). Die navorsing bevind dat toeval en manlike sanksionering teenwoordig was in hierdie vroue se betrokkenheid in vertaling, maar dat ’n sterk beoefening van agentskap teenwoordig was wat veral persoonlik gemotiveer was. Agentskap het egter geen organisasie behels nie, en was passief ten opsigte van sosiale verandering. Tog kon drie van die vrouevertalers sosiale akteurskap bereik, waardeur hul rol as vertalers met hul persoonlike identiteit verenig is.
“Raak getref én tog onaangetas gelaat.” Parodiërende toonsetting in Roelof Temmingh se Met apologie
Authors:   Universiteit Stellenbosch, Holder Alene , Lüdemann Winfried
Published: September 2022

In sy toonsetting van D.J. Opperman se “Met apologie” maak Roelof Temmingh van verskeie tegnieke gebruik om die reeks parodiërende gedigte musikaal te vertolk. Hierdie artikel ondersoek die verhouding tussen teks en musiek in Met apologie deur die siklus aan die hand van stilistiese kenmerke en musikale intertekstuele verwysings te bestudeer. Temmingh se vermoë om in uiteenlopende style te komponeer is ’n belangrike faktor in hierdie bespreking. Hy verwys byvoorbeeld na die musiek van Claude Debussy, Anton Webern, Paul Hindemith en Dmitri Sjostakowitsj, asook na kabaretstyl om die stemming en parodiërende (of selfs satiriese) kommentaar van Opperman se teks te verklank. Temmingh se toonsetting vertolk egter nie net die strekking van Opperman se teks nie, maar resoneer ook met wyer aspekte van die oeuvres van digters wat nageboots word. Die liedsiklus bied verskeie vertolkings van die sentrale karakter: die weduwee Viljee. Sy word soms as tragies, soms as komies, soms as eroties en soms as kranksinnig uitgebeeld.
Ludwig Wittgenstein en Karel Schoeman: ’n verkenning van die verbande tussen Wittgenstein se taalfilosofie en Schoeman se woordkuns
Authors:   Universiteit van die Vrystaat, Winters Ria
Published: September 2022

Hierdie artikel toon die verband tussen die idees van Ludwig Wittgenstein oor taalkommunikasie en Karel Schoeman se woordkuns. Dele van wat Wittgenstein as filosofiese stellings in die Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus en die Philosophische Untersuchungen / Philosophical investigations geopenbaar het, is as kreatiewe neerslag in die fiksie en niefiksie van Schoeman herkenbaar, naamlik in die romans van die Stemme-drieluik (Verliesfontein, Hierdie lewe, Die uur van die engel), die roman Verkenning, die reisboek Afskeid van Europa en die sterwensepos Slot van die dag. Die doel van hierdie artikel is om aan die hand van Wittgenstein se idees ’n hermeneutiese proses vir Schoeman se skryfwêreld op gang te bring. Schoeman het kennis gedra van die essensie van Wittgenstein se denke. Ek wil dit stel dat dié kennis deel uitgemaak het van Schoeman se metafiksionele bewussyn, wat via sy kreatiewe talige uitinge geopenbaar is. Eerstens word daar in die inleiding ’n verduideliking aangebied van Wittgenstein se sentrale gedagtes soos dit in sy twee bekendste publikasies, die Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921/22) en die postume Philosophische Untersuchungen / Philosophical investigations (1953) kenbaar gemaak is. Aanvullend verwys die inleiding na Wittgenstein se eweneens postuum gepubliseerde Remarks on colour / Bemerkungen über die Farben (1977). Tweedens word in die inleiding kortliks die verbande tussen Wittgenstein se filosofieë en Schoeman se literêre werk uitgelig. Derdens word dié verbande daarna verder in vier afdelings uitgewerk. Die afdelings behandel die verskille en ooreenkomste tussen Wittgenstein en Schoeman se lewens, die rol van visuele beelde en kleure in taal en hoedat hulle aan die onsegbare aspekte van taal vorm gee. Die bevinding is dat Karel Schoeman in die laat-1980’s en 1990’s belangstelling vir Wittgenstein se denkbeelde getoon het en die gevolgtrekking is dat dié voorkennis in wisselwerking met Schoeman se kreatiewe skryfkundige prosesse getree het.
Om verby skoolgeweld te kyk – die rol van geïntegreerde helende onderwys in die verandering van skoolkultuur as ’n antwoord op skoolgeweld
Authors:   Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, Kloppers Danie , Postma Dirk ,   Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Published: September 2022

Skole is veronderstel om veilige en geweldlose omgewings te wees. Die realiteit is egter dat skole – beide in Suid-Afrika en internasionaal – voortdurend deur skoolgeweld geteister word. Die talryke artikels wat hieroor gepubliseer is, dui egter daarop dat skoolgeweld ’n multidimensionele en ingewikkelde probleem is en dat die metodes wat tans gebruik word om skoolgeweld die hoof te bied, onsuksesvol is. Die doel van hierdie literatuurgebaseerde navorsing was om ’n alternatiewe benadering tot skoolgeweld en onderwys te ontwikkel deur die fokus weg van skoolgeweld te verskuif na ’n benadering van geïntegreerde helende (GHO) wat op agt waardegedrewe beginsels gevestig is. Om hierdie doel te bereik, fokus die analities-konseptuele navorsing wat op ’n transformatiewe paradigma gegrond is, op vier temas. In die eerste tema word die aard en inhoud van skoolgeweld, en die wisselwerking en onderskeid tussen skoolgeweld, mag en dissipline ondersoek. Ons gevolgtrekking is dat (skool)geweld slagoffers verontmenslik en verhinder om hulle potensiaal te bereik, terwyl mag die vermoë is om selfhandhawend op te tree en ander se optrede te beïnvloed. Dissipline is mag wat ekstern en intern (as selfdissipline) beheer. In die tweede tema val die soeklig op ’n aantal onderwysbenaderings wat die verandering in skoolkultuur kan ondersteun, soos herstellende onderwys. Hierdie benaderings kan almal tot ’n waardegedrewe skoolkultuur bydra, maar om die leemtes daarin te ondervang en die benaderings tot ’n eenheid te bind, het ons ons tot Freire se benadering tot onderwys gewend. Die bespreking fokus daarna op agt “onderwys is ...”-stellings wat GHO ten grondslag lê. Dit sluit in dat onderwys bemagtigend, humaniserend, op hoop en liefde gevestig, waardegedrewe en konteksgebonde, leerdergesentreerd, dialoogvoerend, probleemstellend en polities is. In die vierde tema word ’n raamwerk vir die praktiese implementering van GHO ondersoek. Die implementeringsraamwerk bestaan uit implementeringsterreine (die geleerde en geleefde leerplanne) en ’n implementeringsproses wat deur deelnemende aksienavorsing gerig word. Die moontlike knelpunte vir GHO, soos ’n fokus op geweld, koste, tyd, en onderwysers se sienings en houdings, word ook hanteer, maar ons gevolgtrekking is dat GHO wel die moontlikheid skep om ’n skoolgemeenskap tot stand te bring wat minder wreedaardig en onmenslik is. Die artikel sluit af met ’n aantal aanbevelings.
Book Review: Thomas F. McDow. Buying Time: Debt and Mobility in the Western Indian Ocean.
Authors: Sadock Musa
Published: September 2022

The study of the connection of East African coast, the Middle East and India through the Indian Ocean has been attracting great interests from scholars for centuries. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea writings in the 1st century A.D documented the connection so did Ibn Batuta and Portuguese voyage writings in the 14th, and 15th to 17th centuries respectively. Thomas McDow`s book, Buying Time: Debt and Mobility in the Western Indian Ocean (henceforth Buying Time), fits in this Indian Ocean scholarship.
Dividend Policy and the Performance of Firms Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Authors: Udoka Christopher Obot , John John Ime , Orok Akaninyene Billy
Published: September 2022

This study sought to assess the significance of dividend policy and suggest measures that could enhance its effectiveness on firms’ performance in Nigeria. To achieve the objective, some financial and performance indicators were evaluated. The ex-post facto research design was adopted and the data were collated, analyzed and tested using the descriptive statistics and the panel data analysis techniques. Analysis revealed that without the moderating variable (corporate governance index), dividend payout ratio was statistically insignificant both in the short run and long run periods. This implies that without the moderating variable, the relationship between dividend payout ratio and firm performance is a matter of chance. While, with the moderating effect, dividend payout ratio became statistically significant in the short run as well as in the long run indicating that existence of a relationship between dividend payout and firm performance is not caused by chance. Also, without the moderating variable, dividend per share was statistically insignificant in both the short and long run periods. The investigation concluded that amongst the various dividend policy options considered, dividend payout ratio is the most critical dividend policy measure that determines the performance of a firm both in the short and long run periods. The study recommended among others that listed firms that are willing to maximize shareholders wealth and firms value should consistently increase their dividend payout ratio as this signals that the firm is financially healthy.
Suggestions on International Law System to Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Sea-level Rise Caused by Climate Change
Authors: Xiao Han
Published: September 2022

Sea-level rise is closely linked to increasing global temperatures. Even as uncertainties remain about how much sea level may rise this century, it is virtually certain that sea-level rise this century and beyond will pose a growing challenge to coastal communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Sea-level rise has been mentioned as one of serious risks. It means that sea-level rise has become a global phenomenon and thus creates global problems, impacting on the international community as a whole. The legal matters of sea level rise caused by climate change are challenging for humankind, but there are still having blank spaces in legal research and practice closely related to sea level rise. This essay tries to deal with the possible legal effects of sea-level rise on the international law system from three aspects: legal status of maritime features and fixed baselines and outer limits of the maritime spaces measured from the baselines. It also discusses the legal recommendations on international law to mitigate the adverse effects of sea-level rise. Specifically, by analyzing the possible legality of reclamation and fortification activities on maritime features and fixed baselines and to promote international community to improve domestic legislation, cooperate in international and regional organization. Summarily, the suggestions on international law system to mitigate the adverse effects of sea-level rise caused by climate change are following: Firstly, recognizing and admitting evolutionary interpretation and application of existing international treaties and conventions concerning climate change, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and related protocols. Secondly, paying attention to the development of international and regional customary law from the aspect of opinio juris and state practice. Thirdly, Enacting implementation rules on the certain articles of UNCLOS.
Inventory of Plants Used in the Krowe Ethnic Ceremony of Pogon Village
Authors: Erista Natalia
Published: September 2022

The inventory of plants used in the traditional ceremony of the ethnic Krowe of Pogon Village. This study aims to find out about the types of plants, the function of plants and the meaning of plants used in the ethnic traditional ceremony of Krowe Pogon Village. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method. Determination of respondents using a random or random purposive method. The types of plants used in traditional ceremonies are done by describing the morphology of these plants. The results showed that the plants used in traditional ceremonies in Pogon plants Village consisted of 9 species grouped in 6 families namely Musaceae, Arecaceae, Piperaceae, Arecaceae, Moraceae, Moraceae, Apocynaceae, Poaceae, Graminea. These types of plants have their own functions and meanings in every traditional ceremony such as Mu’u / Pisang, and Wua / Pinang function as a sign to propose a girl,  Kabor / coconut for the cooling of the grave that has been, built, Huler / Aware cooling the two couples when returning from the church, Bao / Bayan or Rita / Pulai serves to hang the umbilical cord, Peli / Bamboo to close the body in the grave before being piled up on the ground and the Pare Weran / Rice to feed ancestral spirits. The meaning of plants used in traditional ceremonies is the purity of love and loyalty (traditional marriage ceremonies), cooling (death and marriage), as a protective tree and gives coolness to a baby (traditional ceremony of birth), calm (traditional ceremony of death)
The Influence of the Two Stay Type Cooperative Learning Model Two Stray on Mathematics Learning Outcomes Students of MTS PAB 1 Helvetia
Authors: Syahputri Novita , Elfrianto Elfrianto
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of the Two Stay Two Stray type of cooperative learning model on students' mathematics learning outcomes. The research was carried out at MTs PAB 1 Helvetia with 32 students in class VIII-B as the experimental class. This research is a quantitative research with experimental method using one group pretest posttest design. Students are given a test to measure learning outcomes and an observation sheet to measure student activity. From the results of the study, the average pretest value was 49.6875 and the posttest average value was 8.0938. The results of the hypothesis test carried out show that the value of t_count is , with the value of t_table at a significant level of 0.05, which is 1.694, then t_count ( ) > t_table (1.694). The gain index value of 0.71678 is interpreted into the criteria for the value of g>0.7, the results indicate that the gain index is in the high category. The conclusion of this study explains that there is an effect of the Two Stay Two Stray type of cooperative learning model on students' mathematics learning outcomes where there is an increase in the average value of learning outcomes after being taught using the Two Stay Two Stray type of cooperative learning model, and student activities are quite active during the process. learning using the type of cooperative learning model Two Stay Two Stray
Effect of pharmacist-led intervention on predictors of diabetic neuropathy at two different hospitals of Malaysia
Authors: Hayat Khan Amer , Iqbal Muhammad Zahid , Sulaiman Syed Azhar Syed , Ibrahim Aznita , Azmi Nor Shaffinaz Binti Yusoff , Iqbal Muhammad Shahid
Published: September 2022

Context: Diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease. In poor glycemic control, it can cause severe and non-reversible complications. A proper educational intervention from health care providers is needed for patients to decrease the progression of diabetes and its complications. Aims: To evaluate the effect of pharmacist-led educational intervention on predictors of diabetic neuropathy in patients. Methods: From two tertiary care hospitals, diabetic patients were randomly selected and divided into the control and intervention groups. The control group contained 200 patients who were getting traditional treatment from hospitals. In contrast, the intervention group included 200 patients who were receiving conventional treatment together with separate counseling sessions with pharmacists. The study continued for one year, and four follow up visits for both groups. A pre-validated data collection form was used to collect data for the signs and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 24 was used to analyze the data. Results: The average HbA1c values decreased by up to 1.96% in the control group and 3.41% in the intervention group from baseline data. A statistically significant (p<0.05) difference in HbA1c among both of the study groups at every follow-up. The results of univariate and multivariate regression analysis showed that a statistically significant difference was observed in the improvement of signs and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy among both of the study groups. Conclusions: Statistically significant reduction in the sign and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy was observed in the intervention group at the end of one year.
The effect of Mentha piperita L. on the mental health issues of university students: A pilot study
Authors: Abdelhalim Abeer R.
Published: September 2022

Context: Stress, sleep disorders, and anxiety are common mental health problems affecting many university students. Peppermint, as a traditional herb, may be used as an alternative to stimulant drugs with less adverse effects to deal with mental health problems of the students. Aims: To evaluate the impact of oral Mentha piperita (peppermint) on self-reported memory performance, anxiety, stress, and the quality of sleep in science students at Taibah University. Methods: Eligible participating students were allocated either to the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group was asked to drink either an infusion of fresh aerial parts of peppermint once a day for four weeks, and the control group asked not to drink any peppermint or any other herbs during the study (no treatment). Anxiety, stress, memory performance, and sleep quality of the participating student were assessed by self-reported questionnaires before and after the peppermint treatment. Anxiety in the students was assessed by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, memory performance was evaluated using the Prospective and Retrospective Memory questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to assess the sleep quality and patterns in students. Results: The scores of all the scales and subscales of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Prospective and Retrospective Memory, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were significantly decreased in the peppermint group in comparison with the control group after four weeks. Conclusions: Peppermint appears to significantly enhance memory, reduce anxiety and stress, and improve the sleep quality of university students.
Complementary application of the ozonized saline solution in mild and severe patients with pneumonia COVID-19: A non-randomized pilot study
Authors: Schwartz Adriana , Martínez-Sánchez Gregorio , de Lucía Alejandra M. , Viana Sergio M. , Constanta Alina M.
Published: September 2022

Context: Currently, there is no effective antiviral therapy recommended for novel coronavirus pneumonia 2019 (COVID-19). Aims: To assess the safety of ozonized saline solution (O3SS) used as a complementary therapy in adult COVID-19 patients. Methods: Twenty-five adult patients hospitalized with mild to severe symptoms of COVID-19, who met the inclusion criteria and were treated from April 18 to April 26, 2020, at Virgen De La Paloma Hospital, Madrid, Spain were included in this study. Patients were assigned to receive standard care consisting ceftriaxone (250 mg – 2 g twice daily for 7 days) plus azithromycin (500 mg once daily for 5 days), of 200 – 400 mg hydroxychloroquine twice daily for 5-7 days plus tocilizumab 400 mg twice daily for 5 days, low molecular weight heparin and 40 to 60 mg metil-prednisone plus O3SS, 200 mL, 3-5 µg/mL per day for 10 days. No control group was included, the data was compared to clinical trials in this subject. Secondary endpoints assessed included the clinical status of participants, laboratory examinations, and duration of viral shedding. Results: Patients with COVID-19 with mild to severe symptoms who received intravenous O3SS as an adjunct treatment experienced no side effects. The main results of O3SS treatment were a tendency to improve clinical symptoms without side effects. None of the patients treated died. Conclusions: Early evidence of efficacy shown improvements in symptoms such as dyspnea, weakness, and reduction in body temperature were observed and corresponded to improvements in laboratory results including D-dimer, fibrinogen, lactate dehydrogenase, and C-reactive protein. These preliminary data will serve as the basis for a future study of the effectiveness of this therapy.
Insulin secretion and repairing pancreatic tissue damage on diabetic mice treated with the extract and active fraction of Hibiscus surattensis L. leaves
Authors: Yuliet Yuliet , Sukandar Elin Yulinah , Atik Nur , Adnyana I Ketut
Published: September 2022

Context: Diabetes is a chronic health condition with insulin disturbance. Hibiscus surattensis L. is a medicinal plant and plays a pivotal role in diabetes. Aims: To evaluate the effect of H. surattensis leaves extract to increase insulin secretion and repair pancreatic tissue damage in streptozotocin (STZ)‑induced diabetic mice. Methods: This research used male mice (Swiss Webster) administrated by STZ 100 mg/kg BW to induce diabetes. Animals were divided into eight groups (n = 6) consisting of normal control, diabetic control, glibenclamide, ethanol extract 50, ethyl acetate fraction, and water fraction with doses of 25 and 50 mg/kg BW, respectively. Treatment was given for 28 days. The evaluation was carried out on blood glucose levels, insulin levels, HOMA-β, and the pancreatic islets by the morphometric analysis were evaluated. All data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0. Results: Extract and active fraction of H. surattensis leaves, especially ethyl acetate fractions (25 and 50 mg/kg BW) significantly (p<0.05) reduced fasting blood glucose levels, insulin levels, and the strength of pancreatic β cells (HOMA-β) increased in STZ induced diabetic mice. Histopathological results in pancreatic confirmed the effect of H. surattensis to increase the number of islets significantly in Langerhans and pancreatic β-cells compared to the diabetic control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: Extract, and active fraction of H. surattensis leaves affect the insulin secretion and repairing the pancreatic tissue damage on diabetic mice, the most optimal therapy on the administration of ethyl acetate fraction.
Ethnobotanical and toxicology study of medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the High Atlas Central of Morocco
Authors: Belhaj Souad , Chaachouay Noureddine , Zidane Lahcen
Published: September 2022

Context: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in the world for several years. Aims: To evaluate, identify and preserve the experiences gained over the centuries. It is about therapeutic use of medicinal plants exploited for the treatment of diabetes, and to clarify its toxicities, in order to sensitize the population of the High Atlas Central (HAC) of Morocco not only on the risk but also the benefit of the use of phytotherapy. Methods: The surveys ethnopharmacological were conducted 834 the interviewees, using semi-structured survey, by application of quantitative indices such as Consensus index (CI %), Use value (UVi), family UV (FUV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), plant part value (PPV), and informant consensus factor (ICF) to assess the exact value of medicinal plants (MP). Results: We found that 144 medicinal plants in 121 genera and 52 plant families were traditionally used to treat diabetes, of which seven species were endemic to the study area, and 32 were being cited first ever to treating diabetes. In addition, we collected toxicological information on 99 antidiabetic plants, of which 41 species showed no toxic activity and 43 were toxic and sometimes lethal in high doses. The Ranunculaceae family showed the highest use value (FUV =0.139). Leaves were the most used plant parts (PPV =0.282) and infusion was the dominant method of preparation. The frequently used species were Olea europaea L. (UVi =0.172), Salvia officinalis L. (UVi =0.156) and Euphorbia resinifera Berg (UVi =0.150). Conclusions: These results are a rich source of information. They contribute to the knowledge of the antidiabetic medicinal flora of our study area, and to the preservation of the local popular know-how of the word that tends to disappear. They may also represent a database that consists of purifying and identifying the characterization of active compounds of herbal extracts with antidiabetic activity.
The effect of fresh goat’s milk on anthropometric overview in healthy women
Authors: Yusni Yusni , Maryatun Maryatun
Published: September 2022

Context: Most people believe that goat milk contains high fat; therefore, regular consumption of goat milk will increase body weight. This assumption needs to be proven to be able to utilize the use of milk to improve public health. Aims: To analyze the effects of fresh goat milk on body weight and body mass index (BMI) in women. Methods: The research was an experiment study (pretest-posttest with control group design). A total of 18 volunteers, female, healthy, and aged 18-19 years have participated in the study. The subjects were divided into two groups: intervention group (treated with fresh goat milk) and control group (untreated with goat milk). Fresh goat milk is given in the morning between 08:00-09:00 a.m with a dose of 1× 250 mg/day and given for 110 days. Subjects for both groups were not given a special diet and without any dietary restrictions during the study as well as treatment. The subjects used had met the inclusion and exclusion criteria as subjects. Results: The results showed that there was a significant decrease of weight (before = 51.22 and after = 48.83; p = 0.001) and BMI (before = 21.18 and after = 20.02; p = 0.001) after goat milk consumption in the trial group. In the control group, there were no difference in weight (before = 53.72 and after = 53.05; p = 0.066) and BMI (before = 22.04 and after = 22.07; p = 0.068) before and after intervention of fresh goat milk. Conclusions: Regular consumption of fresh goat milk decreased weight and BMI; therefore, goat’s milk can be useful for healthy nutrition for women; meanwhile, many factors that influence anthropometry were not analyzed in this study. Further research is needed for its use in reducing body weight in people with overweight/obesity.
Benchmarking clinical pharmacy services in the United Arab Emirates with United States of America and Sweden
Authors: Al Zahawi Rand Haider , Baig Mirza R. , Thomas Dixon , Al Meslamani Ahmad Z.
Published: September 2022

Context: Clinical Pharmacy services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are evolving, mostly with reference to the advancements in the United States of America (USA). American and Swedish healthcare agencies are operating healthcare facilities in the UAE. Benchmarking the advancements from observations of Clinical Pharmacists or Pharmacists in these regions is valuable. Aims: To benchmark key characteristics of clinical pharmacy services in the UAE with the USA and Sweden. Methods: Cross-sectional surveys were carried out, closed-ended questions to assess the association of pharmacist-physician relationship, patients’ demand for the clinical pharmacy services, and the importance of clinical pharmacy with various factors. The pharmacists’ perception and opinions towards clinical pharmacy roles using open-ended questions were investigated. Data were analyzed using SPSS® V26. Results: Out of 250 pharmacists approached, 190 completed the questionnaire (76% response rate); most of them, 88.4%, were clinical pharmacists and had more than 2 years in practice. Pharmacists or Clinical Pharmacists from the UAE did rate clinical pharmacy services lower compared to their counterparts in Sweden and the USA, for example, “do patients demand clinical pharmacy services in your country”; [Sweden: (60/64, 93.75%), vs. UAE (17/63, 27.0%), p<0.005] and [USA: (50/63, 79.4%), vs. UAE (17/63, 27.0%), p<0.005]. In addition, physicians’ support, time efficiency of clinical pharmacy services, value for money to the payers (p<0.05) were other examples that UAE respondents rated low (p<0.05). Conclusions: This study suggests that clinical pharmacy services in the UAE need significant improvements to be on par with practices in the USA and Sweden.
Pengaruh Gaya Hidup, Media Sosial dan Lingkungan Sosial terhadap Perilaku Konsumsi di Masa Pandemi Menurut Ekonomi Islam:
Authors: Hasanah Nurma , Anggraini Tuti , Harahap Rahmat Daim
Published: September 2022

According to Islamic economics, the goal of this research was to establish the influence that a person's lifestyle, social media, and social surroundings have on their purchasing behavior while the epidemic is ongoing. In this research, quantitative methods and associative approaches have been used. For the purpose of data collection, questionnaires have been employed, and both the population and the sample have consisted of 94 individuals. Multiple linear regression was the approach that was utilized to analyze the data. The findings of this research indicate that the Lifestyle Variable (X1) has a significant effect on Consumption Behavior. This is demonstrated by the t count value of 3.422 > t table 1.986 with a significant value of 0.008 0.05. Additionally, the findings of this research indicate that the Social Media Variable (X2) has a significant influence on Consumption Behavior. This consumption behavior is evidenced by the t-count value, which is 4.299 > t table 1.986 with a significant value of 0.007 0.05, the Social Environment Variable (X3) has a significant influence on consumption behavior, this is evidenced by the t-count value, which is 5.919 > t table, and the significance of this influence is shown by the value 0.007 0.05. The variables of Lifestyle, Social Media, and Social Environment all have a simultaneous and substantial impact on Consumption Behavior. The value of 1.986 indicates that this influence is significant, and the significant value is 0.000 0.05. Consumption of 55.8%, as well as the concept of consumption in Islamic Economics for the purpose of fulfilling the many requirements of human existence, meaning that requirements take priority over preferences. When compared to contemporary economics, which places an exclusive emphasis on materialistic pursuits, there is a substantial divergence. The principle in Islam regarding consumption, is governed by five main principles, namely: justice, modesty, morality, cleanliness, and generosity.

Keywords: Lifestyle, Social Media, Social Environment, Consumption Behavior
Analyzing the Accounting Recognition and Measurement: The Case of NPS
Authors: M. Albaz Maged , M. Melegy Magdy , Z. Metwaly Ahmed
Published: September 2022

The NPS tend to follow social accounting requirements that are based on “Logical and systematic analysis of the organization activities impact on the society and other stakeholders and to show this effect information in the financial statements” Due to the social nature of the NPS’ activities. In this sense the accounting recognition is the start point of the comprehensive accounting function. While the accounting measurement is one of the influencing elements of the accounting function, and its importance increased by moving towards the accounting compatibility for this sector organizations. Therefore, the organizations must be in an accountable position, Not only for the owners or shareholders (traditional concept), but to the society for its overall operations and activities. So, the researchers addressed and analyzed in this paper the following. First, the accounting recognition and measurement in the NPS. Second, the accounting presentation and disclosure in the NPS.
PEMAHAMAN MASYARAKAT TENTANG PERBANKAN SYARIAH (STUDI KASUS DI DESABARU HINAI KABUPATEN LANGKAT)
Authors: Dewi Elvita Sari  , Anjur Perkasa Alam  , Diyan Yusri
Published: September 2022

In terms of development, Islamic banks are currently not behind with progress like conventional banks. Conventional banking that implements the interest system goes hand in hand with Islamic banking that implements a profit-sharing system. The problem faced by Islamic banks is the low level of public knowledge about Islamic banking, especially due to the dominance of conventional banking so that Islamic banking is still considered one eye. The purpose of this study was to find out how the public's understanding of Islamic banking in Baru Hinai Village. This type of research is a field research (Field Research) conducted in the village of Baru Hinai. The nature of this research is a qualitative descriptive method. There are two sources of data in this study, namely primary data sources and secondary data sources. The primary data sources were obtained directly from the community while the secondary data sources that the researchers used were in the form of documents from the Baru Hinai Village and from various books. To obtain valid data, researchers used data collection methods, namely interviews. After the data was collected, the researchers analyzed using qualitative data analysis techniques using inductive methods. The results of research in the field show that the understanding of the community about Islamic banks in Baru Hinai Village is that people only know about Islamic banks but do not understand Islamic banks in detail. Only some people understand about Islamic banks and some even don't know anything about Islamic banks. Most people do not know what products and services are in Islamic banks. The lack of understanding from the public is due to the lack of information obtained from Islamic banks and media such as television, print media and social media which causes people not to know what Islamic banks are and what products are available in Islamic banks
PENGARUH ETIKA BISNIS ISLAM DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELI KONSUMEN DI PASAR TANJUNG PURA
Authors: Halwani Aswida  , Diyan Yusri  , Anjur Perkasa Alam
Published: September 2022

The success of a business requires tips to attract consumers. One of them is business ethics, business ethics is an important part that must be owned by a businessman, because ethics is seen as a requirement in making decisions in business matters. Business ethics include fairness in weighing, honestly explaining the condition of the goods, as well as ihsan/being friendly in serving consumers.

This study aims to determine 1). How much influence the application of the concept of justice has on consumer buying interest, 2). The influence of the application of the concept of honesty and 3). Great influence on the application of the concept of ihsan. This type of research is an explanatory research with a quantitative approach. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis, the method of collecting with questionnaires and observation and data analysis methods, namely classical assumption test and hypothesis testing.

The result obtained is that the variable of justice has an effect of 2,032, meaning that there is a positive or unidirectional relationship between the variable of justice and consumer buying interest. The honesty variable has an effect of -0.513, which means that there is a negative or non-unidirectional relationship between the honesty variable and consumer buying interest. The ihsan/generous variable has an effect of 3.175, meaning that there is a positive or unidirectional relationship between the ihsan/generous variable and consumer buying interest.
Selbstbehauptung, Nutzwerte und Gewinnaussichten. Grundlinien der philosophischen Ökonomik
Authors: Enkelmann Wolf Dieter
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Economy irresistibly pushes to accomplish its own globalization. Some regard this as a success story of reason, others deem it inevitable fate. – Philosophy from the very first has seemingly advised against the unrestricted economization of life. This article shows how the critical debate on the opportunism of the free market economy already in the ancient world did not merely utter ethical provisions but led towards a ‘philosophical economics’. This resource is worth exploring to ensure rationality, freedom and justice in view of the present developments.
Kants angewandte Ethik. Zur Architektonik der Moralphilosophie Kants und ihrer Bedeutung für die zeitgenössische angewandte Ethik
Authors: Heinrichs Bert
Published: September 2022

Abstract. The fission of ethics into two systematically distinct parts has its roots in the architectonics that Kant has developed in his moral philosophy. Despite noticeable differences between “Kant’s applied moral philosophy” (M. Gregor) and contemporary applied ethics this architectonics provides important insights which can contribute to a systematically rigorous and historically mindful self-assurance of contemporary applied ethics.
Die Idee eines Potenzlosen in der Spätphilosophie Schellings und in der Spätphilosophie Heideggers
Authors: Rojas Alejandro
Published: September 2022

Abstract. This paper is divided into two main thematic blocks. First, it expounds the doctrine of the potencies of Schelling, trying to show how this doctrine is based on a Potenzloses. Secondly, I examine the influence of this Potenzlose to Heidegger’s Geviert.
Sprung – Ausnahme – Ursprung. Die Figuren der kontingenten Gründung bei Kierkegaard, Carl Schmitt und Benjamin
Authors: Kim Hyun Kang
Published: September 2022

Abstract. This paper examines Kierkegaard’s concept of the leap, Carl Schmitt’s concept of the exception, Benjamin’s concept of the origin and the extreme and tries to demonstrate that they all derive from a contingent foundation stipulating that the reason can fulfill its founding function only because of its own absence. According to these concepts, not the reason itself but the very absence of the last reason makes the foundation of the multiplicity of reasons possible. They assume a paradox figure of the reason, in which the figure of the foundation coincides with the figure of the withdrawal.
Euroskeptizismus in Österreich
Authors: Decker Philipp
Published: September 2022

This study explores the question of why Euroscepticism is surprisingly widespread in Austria. With the help of theories of nationalism, an analytical framework is developed that can be used to explain the significance of specific constructions of national identity for acceptance of the EU. The findings indicate that the country has a national identity constructed by the political elite. In terms of ideological content, this refers to both its exceptional economic success and its tradition of articulating collective ‘others’. Together, these two elements explain the connectivity of an exclusionary understanding of the nation, which is articulated by rightwing populists such as the FPÖ in the context of Euroscepticism.
Ciudad difusa e inundaciones en el litoral mediterráneo: estudio de casos
Authors: Gallegos Reina Antonio
Published: September 2022

En los últimos años el análisis de las inundaciones ha cambiado su enfoque desde el mero estudio hidráulico hacía un análisis complejo de la relación del río o arroyo con el territorio, donde cada región tiene unas particularidades geográficas que deben tenerse en cuenta. A partir de esta idea inicial, lo que este texto propone es analizar el comportamiento de las áreas periurbanas del litoral mediterráneo español en relación al riesgo de inundación, con un enfoque holístico. Poner el foco de atención en los espacios periurbanos –la ciudad difusa– no solo es una necesidad por su problemática y características propias, sino también una oportunidad por la posibilidad que presentan de actuar mediante la ordenación territorial y el planteamiento de medidas preventivas. De otro lado, nos encontramos en un momento de cambio legislativo y vivo interés por los riesgos naturales, dada la cada vez mayor intensidad y recurrencia de estos a causa del cambio climático y el cambio global. Desde la Unión Europea se incide en la destacada afección de los riesgos naturales en las regiones mediterráneas, resaltando la necesidad de reforzar el conocimiento del modo en que funcionan las inundaciones en este contexto particular. Por todo ello, en este libro se realiza una caracterización morfológica y funcional de dicho ámbito geográfico, identificando sus principales problemáticas y debilidades frente a la inundación, trabajando tanto a escala regional como a escala local, tomando distintas áreas de estudio en la provincia de Málaga que reflejan diversos patrones territoriales periurbanos.
NIST Micronutrients Measurement Quality Assurance Program :
Authors: Duewer David L , Kline Margaret C , May Willie E , Sharpless Katherine E , Thomas Jeanice B
Published: September 2022

From 1984 to 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Micronutrients Measurement Quality Assurance Program (MMQAP) coordinated 79 Round Robin (RR) interlaboratory studies designed to improve measurement comparability among laboratories measuring fat soluble vitamins and carotenoids in human serum and plasma. There were 22 participants in the initial study; participation increased to 58 in 1997 and then declined in stages to 29 by 2017. A total of 138 academic, commercial, governmental, or non-governmental organizations actively participated in at least one RR; two laboratories participated in 77 of the 79 RRs. A total of 350 human serum or plasma samples were distributed in the RRs, typically three to five per RR. One hundred thirty one (131) of these samples were unique materials. While the initial RRs focused on just retinol (vitamin A), ? tocopherol (vitamin E), and ? carotene (provitamin A) over the life of the program 57 vitamin related measurands were reported at least once. Fifteen (15) measurands were reported sufficiently often to enable analysis of measurement performance over time: total retinol, retinyl palmitate, ? tocopherol, ? plus ? tocopherol, total ? carotene, trans ? carotene, total cis ? carotene, total ? carotene, total lycopene, trans lycopene, total ? cryptoxanthin, total lutein, total zeaxanthin, total lutein plus zeaxanthin, and coenzyme Q10. In addition to documenting the number and nature of the MMQAP's participants, measurands, materials, and reported measurements, this report explores the evolution of among-participant concordance and within-participant apparent precision as functions of calendar date documents and the relationships among results reported for materials delivered to participants both as liquid-frozen and lyophilized samples.