bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Learning Environment Indices and Students‟ Academic Achievement in Civic Education in Public Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Ekanem Udo, Esuabanga , Ekpenyong Udo, David , Emmanuel Odu, Doris
Published: July 2024

This study was undertaken to determine the influence of social environment indices on students‟ academic achievement in Civic Education in public secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. In line with the specific objectives of the study, four research questions were set and four null hypotheses were accordingly formulated to guide the study. The ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The study population comprised all the 9,696 Senior Secondary-Two Students in the 193 public secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria in the 2023/2024 academic session. 969 Students (10%) of the study population were selected as the sample size for the study. An instrument entitled “Social Environment Indices and Academic Achievement Questionnaire (SEIAAQ)” was used to collect data for the study. The instrument was given a face validation by experts in Test and Measurement. While, the reliability estimate of the instrument was determined using the Cronbach‟s Alpha Correlation Coefficient statistics. Data collected were first described using Mean and Standard Deviation statistics before they were analysed using the One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and „Z‟-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings were that family structure, peer-group and social media usage have significant influence on students‟ academic achievement in Civic Education, while school location does not have any significant statistical influence on academic achievement in Civic Education. Based on the findings, it was recommended among other things that there is a need for the school authority and parents to checkmate students‟ social media usage to avoid addiction, so that students' academic achievement in Civic Education in Cross River State will not continue to be a mirage.
Effects of Cultural Factors on Cost Performance of Multinational Construction Organizations
Authors: Anthony C. ANUMUDU , Jude C. IGWE , Lazarus C. NWANKWO
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study examines the effects of cultural factors on cost performance of multinational construction project organisations with a view towards identifying the most effective cost performance variables affected by the influence of cultural practices. Purposive sampling technique was adopted in deterring the number of construction professionals identified in construction companies with international market experience involved in the delivery of building, civil, and heavy engineering construction projects within the south-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Outline: A well-structured questionnaire was used to sample respondent’s opinion. Data analysis was through frequencies, percentile, and Mean Item Score (MIS). Findings: Research findings proved that irrespective of the positive effects of educational culture which improves cost performance by ensuring that projects are executed at estimated cost and within client’s budget (Mean = 4.34) and the result of effective communication culture which ensures value for money and return of customer as project is designed to suite client’s budget while maintaining standard quality delivery (Mean = 4.16), political culture tends to have mixed effect on cost performance as project design cost, labour, material and equipment cost, profit and overhead cost, etc. (Mean = 4.30) is found to be responsible for cost overruns of construction projects. Research Implication: The study recommends among others that multinational construction organisations pay great attention to the political style practiced in the host community / country in which they operate.
Efficiency Evaluation of Series Connected DC/DC Converters in On-Grid Solar PV System
Authors: ABID Slim , Ben Hmida Ghazi
Published: July 2024

The grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system is an important technology for renewable energy applications. It usually consists of three main stages: a PV module, a DC/DC converter and a DC/AC inverter. In these PV systems, Power Conditioning System should have high efficiency and low cost. In this paper, a classification of possible power converter topologies for PV panel integration is introduced. Out of different topologies of DC/DC converter, series connection of boost converters is more suitable converter for PV applications. In order to simulate the steady state efficiencies of the series connection of boost converters and the inverter non-ideal averaged model of these power converters is developed. Then the different elements and control of the (PV) system are implemented in Matlab/Simulink. Using loss analysis, the benefits and drawbacks of series connection of boost converters are shown. This analysis allowed the conception of an optimized architecture constituted by serialized power converters.
Kendala dalam Implementasi Penjenjangan Kinerja Organisasi Perangkat Daerah (OPD) di Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman
Authors: Putri Yunita Indra , Malau Hasbullah
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor penghambat (kendala) dalam mengimplementasikan penjenjangan kinerja di Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah pelaksanaan penjenjangan kinerja di Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman masih belum bisa diwujudkan karena tidak berjalan secara selaras dari kinerja individu, kinerja unit sampai dengan kinerja organisasi. Penelitian ini, menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik yang teknik purpoosive sampling. Dalam pengumpulan data menggunakan intrumen penelitian berupa wawancara kepada informan yaitu Kepala Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman, Sekretaris Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman, Kepala Bidang Pemberdayaan Sosial dan Penanganan Fakir Miskin Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman, Kepala Bidang Rehabilitasi Perlindungan dan Jaminan Sosial Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman, Kepala Sub Bagian Umum dan Program Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman dan Pegawai ASN (staff). Selanjutnya, menggunakan studi dokumentasi dan teknik  keabsahan data yaitu dengan triangulasi. Serta teknik analisis menggunakan reduksi , menarik kesimpulan dari penelitian yang sudah dilaksanakan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan penjenjangan kinerja di Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman belum bisa diterapkan secara maksimal karena pegawai ASN masih harus dikembangkan lagi skill dan pengalaman dalam mengimplementasikan kinerja, hal ini menyebabkan sasaran starategis Dinas Sosial Kota Pariaman belum mencapai target yang maksimal sesuai tujuan organisasi yang telah ditetapkan. Selanjutnya, Kendalanya yaitu kekurangan Sumber Daya Manusia atau Sumber Daya Aparatur dan kurangnya pelatihan/diklat pegawai ASN.
Strategi Perusahaan Umum Daerah Padang Sejahtera Mandiri (Perumda PSM) Dalam Pengelolaan Aspek Keselamatan Wisatawan Di Objek Wisata Pantai Air Manis Kota Padang
Authors: Aulia Oktavia Tasya , Khaidir Afriva
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi yang dilaksanakan Perumda PSM dalam mengatasi permasalahan keselamatan kunjungan wisatawan ke destinasi wisata Pantai Air Manis beserta kendala dalam pelaksanaannya. Penyebab penelitian ini adalah banyaknya wisatawan yang berkunjung ke Pantai Air Manis, sehingga menyebabkan keputusan pengelola objek wisata untuk meningkatkan aspek keselamatan pariwisata. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif di Pantai Air Manis Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat. Pemilihan informan dalam penelitian ini didasarkan pada keterlibatannya terhadap permasalahan yang diteliti. Data yang diperoleh melalui wawancara dan dokumen tertulis kemudian diolah dengan menggunakan metode triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan keselamatan wisatawan yang dilaksanakan oleh Perumda PSM masih kurang dalam pelaksanaannya. Kondisi ini terlihat dari kawasan pantai, tidak tersedianya rambu keselamatan sebagai peringatan bagi pengunjung, dan kurangnya pos kesehatan di dekat pantai serta kotak P3K di sekitar pantai menyebabkan beberapa wisatawan yang terluka tidak memiliki perbekalan yang diperlukan.
DISEÑO IN SILICO DE PÉPTIDOS ANTIMICROBIANOS DERIVADOS DE FAGOS PARA LA ERRADICACIÓN DE ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM
Authors: Astudillo Skliarova Igor Eduardo
Published: July 2024

Introducción: Enterococcus faecium ha generado creciente preocupación debido a su asociación con infecciones nosocomiales y resistencia a antibióticos, siendo responsable de la mayoría de las infecciones por enterococos resistentes a la vancomicina (VRE) y formando biofilms que confieren resistencia a antibióticos como linezolid y tigeciclina. Materiales y Métodos: Se diseñaron péptidos derivados de fagos vB_Efm_LG62 y vB_EfKS5 para E. faecium. Se utilizó el servidor AMP Scanner vr.2 para identificar candidatos a péptidos antimicrobianos (PAMs), y luego los servidores CellPPD, dPABB y ToxinPred para evaluar la penetración en células bacterianas, la erradicación de biofilms y la toxicidad, respectivamente. Resultados: Se identificaron proteínas con actividad antibacteriana que sirvieron como base para la identificación de PAMs, los cuales mostraron buena penetración celular, capacidad para erradicar biofilms y baja toxicidad. Discusión: Los PAMs derivados de los fagos presentan dominios HNH y metaloproteasas dependientes de ATP, además de actividades putativas de factor sigma y NAMLAA asociadas con la lisis bacteriana o la replicación de fagos. Conclusión: El diseño in silico de péptidos de fagos ofrece una solución prometedora para tratar infecciones por E. faecium y otras bacterias, resaltando el potencial de los PAMs para avanzar en la terapia antimicrobiana ante la resistencia a los antibióticos.
TIROIDITIS DE HASHIMOTO: REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Peralvo Alulema Jorge Leonardo , Núñez Romero Bianca Michelle , Lema Yaule Jocelyn Tatiana , Pazmiño Armijos Adrián Arturo , Maldonado Montoya Gabriela Belén , Heredia Aguirre Susana Isabel
Published: July 2024

Introducción: La Tiroiditis de Hashimoto (TH) es una enfermedad tiroidea autoinmune caracterizada por el aumento del volumen tiroideo, la infiltración linfocitaria del parénquima y la presencia de anticuerpos específicos contra antígenos tiroideos. Objetivo: Proporcionar una síntesis actualizada y exhaustiva de la literatura disponible sobre la Tiroiditis de Hashimoto, incluyendo aspectos como su definición, epidemiología, etiología, patogenia, histología, histopatología, clínica, diagnóstico, tratamiento y recomendaciones, para difundir conocimiento y generar entendimiento con respecto a la Tiroiditis de Hashimoto entre la población. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica no sistemática de tipo narrativa con el empleo de recursos bibliográficos seleccionados de bases de datos como; Elsevier, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scielo y Google Académico, aplicando a su vez tanto criterios de inclusión como de exclusión. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 80 fuentes de información, de las cuales, se descartaron 49 por no satisfacer con los criterios de inclusión, por consiguiente, se obtuvieron 31 fuentes para la elaboración de esta investigación. Discusión: La Tiroiditis de Hashimoto se caracteriza por el aumento del volumen tiroideo y la infiltración linfocitaria del parénquima. Posee mayor incidencia en pacientes femeninos sobre los masculinos. Los síntomas evolucionan progresivamente y su tratamiento puede ser farmacológico o quirúrgico en dependencia del grado de la enfermedad. Conclusiones: Los efectos de esta patología incluyen afectaciones tanto a nivel estructural (aumento de tamaño de la glándula) como afectaciones funcionales, tal como ocurren en las células foliculares, por consiguiente, la disminución en la secreción de hormonas tiroideas genera una sintomatología relacionada con el hipotiroidismo.
FACTORES DE RIESGO DE ACOSO SEXUAL EN INSTITUCIONES DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR
Authors: Maldonado Montoya Gabriela Belén , Saeteros Hernández Rosa Del Carmen , Mejía Paredes Martha Cecilia , Ochoa Saeteros Diana Ximena
Published: July 2024

Introducción: El acoso sexual es un problema prevalente en las instituciones de educación superior a nivel mundial con serias consecuencias en la salud mental de las víctimas por lo que es urgente un abordaje oportuno que permita su detección y su prevención.  Objetivo: Proporcionar una síntesis actualizada sobre la prevalencia, principales factores de riesgo y las consecuencias del acoso sexual en estudiantes de educación superior a nivel regional y local. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sistemática cualitativa de artículos científicos observacionales a nivel regional y local publicados en los últimos 5 años sobre la prevalencia de acoso sexual y en los últimos 15 años sobre las consecuencias del acoso sexual en estudiantes de educación superior disponibles en los motores de búsqueda: PubMed y Scielo. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 241 resultados asociados de los cuales únicamente 30 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión para la elaboración de esta revisión. Discusión: El sexo femenino, las minorías de género (GLBTI), lugar de residencia rural y edad temprana son los principales factores de riesgo para sufrir acoso sexual en instituciones de educación superior con consecuencias graves en la salud mental de las víctimas, tales como: ansiedad, depresión, bajo rendimiento académico, trastornos alimentarios entre otros. Conclusiones: El acoso sexual en instituciones de educación superior en Ecuador requiere más estudios en nuestra localidad, con un enfoque multidisciplinario que permita un abordaje eficaz y modelos de prevención.
Control The Child’s Motor Movements through Traditional Games
Authors: Anshory Ahmad Muflih ,   Faculty of Sport and Health Center, Yogyakarta State University, Sumarjo Sumarjo ,   Faculty of Sport and Health Center, Yogyakarta State University
Published: July 2024

Motor motion control is the control of motor motion that needs to be trained from an early age. Motion is basically often done by humans from infancy, namely by crawling. When the child's motor movements are not trained since childhood, there will be delays that prevent the child from moving at the right age. This research aims to determine the influence of traditional games on children's motor motion control. This type of research is literature review research or literature research. The data obtained by the researcher is the result of research that has been researched by previous researchers and this research was obtained from Google Scholar. The result of this literature review is that traditional games have a good influence on children's motor control movements
Analysis of Factors Influencing Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods in Hainan Province, China
Authors: Jiasheng Zhang ,   Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
Published: July 2024

The total retail sales of social consumer goods is a comprehensive reflection of a country's consumption capacity, consumption structure and living standard, which is of great significance for evaluating a country's economic vitality and social development level. In recent years, with the continuous expansion of the consumer market and the improvement of consumers' purchasing power, the total retail sales of social consumer goods has continued to grow, and its role in the national economy has gradually increased. However, there are many factors that affect the total retail sales of social consumer goods, including economic environment, policies and regulations, consumer behavior and so on. Under this background, this paper takes Hainan Province as the empirical research object, and selects per capita disposable income, rural residents' per capita disposable income, gross domestic product, resident population at the end of the year and local government's general budget expenditure as explanatory variables to analyze the factors affecting the total retail sales of social consumer goods. The results show that the average disposable income of rural residents and the general budget expenditure of local governments are significant factors affecting the total retail sales of social consumer goods in Hainan Province. Finally, the model is analyzed economically, and some conclusions are drawn, and some policy suggestions are put forward.
Baru almond flour (dipteryx alata vog.) improves hepatic glutathione system in a high-fat diet murine model
Authors: Medeiros de Freitas Carvalho Mayara , Lelis Teixeira Reis Larissa , Márcia Macedo Lopes Juliana , Nunes Lage Nara , Ferreira da Costa Guerra Joyce , Geraldo de Lima Wanderson , Pedrosa Maria Lúcia , Eustáquio Silva Marcelo , De Freitas Bonomo Larissa
Published: July 2024

A doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica (DHGNA) afeta indivíduos em todo o mundo e é caracterizada por esteatose, estresse oxidativo, lipotoxicidade e inflamação. Nesse contexto, os antioxidantes dietéticos são importantes para a defesa eficiente contra os danos oxidativos. Nossa hipótese é que a amêndoa de baru (Dipteryx Alata Vog.) pode ser um agente terapêutico promissor para o tratamento da DHGNA. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito da farinha de amêndoa de baru (BAF) no perfil lipídico e nas defesas antioxidantes em ratos alimentados com dieta hiperlipídica. Quarenta ratos Fisher foram divididos no grupo controle (C) (dieta AIN-93M); controle de baru (CB) (AIN-93M com 2% de BAF); alto teor de gordura (H) (AIN-93M com 2% de colesterol e 25% de óleo de soja); e baru com alto teor de gordura (HB) (dieta hiperlipídica com 2% de BAF) por 12 semanas. A dieta hiperlipídica reduziu o HDL-colesterol, aumentou os níveis séricos da fração não-HDL, colesterol total. Além disso, induziu esteatose hepática, dano hepático e estresse oxidativo, como demonstrado pela presença de ALT elevadas e níveis de GSSG. A amêndoa de baru demonstrou alto teor de compostos fenólicos e atividade antioxidante. O tratamento com BAF atenuou os níveis séricos de colesterol. Além disso, BAF melhorou o sistema de glutationa hepática, aumentando o conteúdo de glutationa. Esses resultados mostram que o BAF é uma fonte promissora de antioxidantes alimentares naturais e tem efeitos benéficos no estado redox in vivo. Mais estudos para elucidar suas propriedades funcionais e mecanismos subjacentes são, portanto, necessários.
Palavras-chave: Dipteryx Alata Vog. Dieta hiperlipídica. Antioxidante. Fígado.
Combining BIM and Strategic Management for Efficient Planning and Execution of Construction Projects
Authors: Kenneth O Ogirri ,   American Electrical Power –POS, 212 E 6th St Tulsa, OK 74102, Oklahoma, USA
Published: July 2024

Construction projects are faced with a range of challenges. These can be addressed significantly by combining Building Information Modeling (BIM) and strategic management (SM) right from planning to execution phases of construction projects. This study argues that these two problem-solving mechanisms can be leveraged in combination for the attainment of efficient planning and execution of construction projects. It draws evidence from secondary data, sourced from the internet and subjected to systematic review and thematic and content analyses. The descriptive analysis done proves BIM and SM to be indeed capable of ensuring efficient planning and execution of construction projects, when duly deployed and the constraints to their application tackled sufficiently. The study concludes that the combination of BIM and SM produces more results and guarantees efficient planning and execution of construction projects much more than when either of them is used alone. Organizations and institutions are charged to resort to combining these strategies as well as others in finding solutions to problems such as those confronting construction projects.
Enhancing Dispute Resolution Performance: Integrating Pega with Power BI for Advanced Reporting and Analytics
Authors: Nandipati Sai Kiran ,   USA, Gunda Praveen Kumar ,   USA
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the impact of integrating Pega Systems, a leading Business Process Management (BPM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, with Power BI, a powerful data visualization and analytics tool, on the performance and effectiveness of dispute resolution processes in organizations. Traditional dispute resolution methods often suffer from inefficiencies due to manual processes and lack of real-time data visibility. By leveraging Pega's robust process management capabilities and Power BI's advanced reporting features, this integration aims to enhance real-time analytics, improve decision-making, and ultimately optimize dispute resolution outcomes. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, to comprehensively evaluate the impact of this integration. Key findings include a significant reduction in average resolution time, increased customer satisfaction scores, and enhanced real-time visibility into dispute resolution processes. The results demonstrate that the integration not only improves efficiency but also enhances the quality of dispute management. This research contributes valuable insights for organizations seeking to optimize their dispute resolution processes through advanced technological solutions.
Automating Test Reporting: Integrating Allure Reports with GitHub Workflows for Enhanced Software Testing
Authors: Peddireddy Abhiram Reddy ,   Devops Engineer, USA
Published: July 2024

Allure Reports, an open-source framework, significantly enhance the visualization and comprehensibility of test results in software testing. This paper explores the integration of Allure Reports with GitHub Workflows to automate the generation, publication, and management of detailed and interactive test reports. The primary focus is on improving communication, debugging processes, and overall testing efficiency through auto- mated, real-time reporting solutions. Key features of Allure Re- ports include interactive visualizations, comprehensive overviews, detailed test case information, customizable reports, and seamless integration with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Additionally, the paper discusses the role of GitHub Pages and GitHub Artifacts in making test results accessible and supporting continuous integration and delivery processes. The implementation of this integration resulted in enhanced transparency, collaboration, and efficiency within development teams, as well as improved test result visibility and debugging capabilities. Empirical studies support our findings, highlighting improvements in task efficiency and reduced debugging time through the use of automated reporting and continuous integration practices [1- 3].
Directions of International Cooperation of Law Enforcement Agencies in the Fight against the Legalization of Criminal Proceeds
Authors: Voronin Yuriy A. , Dmitrieva Anna A. , Kukhtina Tatyana V.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of international legal acts defining the areas of cooperation of law enforcement services of the countries of the world community in the fight against the legalization of criminal proceeds . Special attention is paid to the UN conventions containing relevant legal norms and recommendations, regulating the mechanisms of detection, seizure, confiscation of criminal proceeds that have become the object of legalization (laundering) . The article also discusses a number of aspects of interstate law enforcement cooperation in connection with the prosecution of perpetrates and the specifics of the procedure for their extradition . In conclusion, an assessment of the degree of effectiveness of international cooperation of law enforcement services in solving these complex tasks is given
Characteristics of Victimological Problems Caused by the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies that Contribute to the Growth of Victims of Unfavorable Socialization Conditions
Authors: Kobets Petr N.
Published: July 2024

The relevance of the issue under consideration is due to the fact that the growth of new technologies, on the one hand, gives rise to a number of new opportunities to improve the quality of life, while exposing modern society to serious risks . The manifestation of these risks increases significantly with the use of artificial intelligence technologies, which are rapidly being implemented due to the high technocratization of many spheres of life in modern digital society . In this regard, the subject of the study was the potential risks arising from the introduction of these technologies . The goal was to study the impact of processes associated with the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies on society, to analyze the causal complex that contributes to the transformation of the population in the process of their use into victims of unfavorable conditions of socialization, as well as to make proposals aimed at minimizing the victimization of citizens . The methodological basis lies in the analysis of the most dangerous risks and vulnerabilities in the process of introducing artificial intelligence technologies, their causal complex, followed by extrapolation in the future of the identified negative trends . The results of the study indicate that the potential for harm caused during the implementation of these technologies can give rise to both completely calculated threats and a number of new risks and vulnerabilities, which, according to some experts, are unlikely, but the scale of the harm caused from which may be significant . The author has submitted for wide scientific discussion a completely new problem of an intersectoral nature, which is associated with the victimological aspects of the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies . The main emphasis is on the need to ensure the protection of victims arising after the introduction of new technologies. The author focuses on the fact that in the process of using the technologies under consideration, more and more people will be exposed to various risks and threats; accordingly, their implementation acts as one of the factors in the victimization of society . In this regard, it is necessary to resort to strict legal regulation of social relations related to artificial intelligence technologies . The area of implementation of the results of this research is such that the findings can be used in the development of program measures to counter the threats of the introduction of artificial intelligence, which contribute to the transformation of the population into victims of unfavorable conditions of socialization.
Implementation of Tourism Components to Increase the Tourist Attraction of Fort Kastela in Ternate Tourist Destinations
Authors: Dai Srilian Laxmiwaty
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the application of tourism components which consist of 3 A's, namely attractions, accessibility and amenities with the aim of increasing the historical tourist attraction of Kastela Fort. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. After conducting research, it was concluded that in terms of the fort's attractions, it was good, but maintenance needs to be increased or repaired and maintained periodically. Furthermore, in terms of amenities, there needs to be additional facilities that tourists need while visiting Kastela Fort. The last one is accessibility where this component has been provided very well by the government and with the help of the community who maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the surrounding area so that it can provide a sense of comfort for visiting tourists.
Cerebrale ischemie als oorzaak van verminderd bewustzijn: het Percheron-infarct
Authors: De Bie C. , Tournoy J. , Van Wambeke M. , Couvreur F. , Fockaert N. , Matthyssen P.
Published: July 2024

Artery of Percheron infarction as an unusual cause of a reduced level of consciousness

An acute onset of hemiparesis, aphasia or hemianopsia will promptly lead to the diagnosis of a stroke. However, a thalamic infarction does not always manifest with these classical symptoms due to its crucial role as a relay station between cortical brain structures, subcortical areas and the brainstem.

The case of an 87-year-old woman with an altered state of consciousness due to bilateral thalamic ischemia as a result of an artery of Percheron infarction is reported. This case illustrates the clinical and diagnostic challenges in patients with an altered consciousness. The differential diagnosis is broad. One has to exclude a bilateral thalamic infarction since an early diagnosis of an ischemic stroke is crucial to initiate a proper treatment and thereby prevent morbidity and mortality.
Engaging Traditional Authorities in the Political Process: Traditional Rulers and Decentralisation in Cameroon
Authors: Uchon Fidelis
Published: July 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of traditional authorities in the political process with focus on decentralisation in Cameroon.  Over the years, the role and place of traditional chieftaincy has constantly evolved. As custodian of customs and traditions, traditional authorities also known as chiefs, traditional rulers, Fons or Fos have been involved in several different ways in the political process. With colonisation, they played a collaborative role which, serving as relay between the local population and the foreign administration and in the modern state they still engage in the political process as auxiliaries of the central administration.
Material and Methods: The methodology consists of document analysis and observation. I identify the legal framework of decentralisation, implemented by Law No. 96/06 of 18 January 1996, and show how the status of traditional authorities has been enhanced with an increase visibility in the decentralised local authority setting combined with their role as auxiliary to the administration.
Findings: Findings reveal that bringing in traditional rulers in the decentralisation process does not only enhance their power but also brings them in conflict with other local authorities and their ‘subjects’ particularly when they engage in partisan politics. 
Implication to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends a genuine collaboration and understanding between traditional authorities and other local stakeholders if the local development goal through decentralisation must be achieved.
Analysis of the Contribution of Islamic Social Capital to Increasing MSMEs
Authors: Isna Khairani  , Imsar  , Nasution Muhammad Lathief Ilhamy
Published: July 2024

MSMEs often face various problems that hinder their business growth. MSMEs run by students from the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, North Sumatra State Islamic University (FEBI UINSU) experience limited capital, limited market access and a lack of managerial knowledge. Islamic social capital, which consists of trust (X1), norms (X2), networks (X3), and religiosity (X4), can play an important role in overcoming these challenges. This research aims to discuss the contribution of Islamic social capital to improving MSMEs run by FEBI UINSU students. The method used is multiple linear regression with a questionnaire survey as a data collection instrument. The research sample is students who actively manage MSMEs on the FEBI UINSU campus. The results of data analysis show that Islamic social capital has a significant positive influence on increasing UMKM FEBI UINSU students. These findings show that Islamic social capital plays an important role in building networks, improving service quality, and supporting the growth of MSMEs. This research is expected to provide practical implications in helping students understand the importance of utilizing Islamic social capital to improve the performance and sustainability of their businesses, as well as providing theoretical implications that can enrich understanding of the role of social capital in the context of Islamic economics.
„Războiul îi priveşte pe bărbaţi.” Iliada lui Homer – Troienele lui Euripide – Lysistrata lui Aristofan
Authors: CERNĂUŢI-GORODEŢCHI Mihaela
Published: July 2024

După ce urmăreşte de pe zidul cetăţii ultimele evoluţii ale asedierii
Troiei de către ahei, Andromaha, profund tulburată, îşi întâlneşte soţul la
Poarta Schee. Impresionat de zbuciumul ei, Hector îi spune că „războiul
îi priveşte pe bărbaţi” (πόλεμος δ' ἄνδρεσσι μελήσει, Iliada, VI, 492).
Această afirmaţie este înţeleasă de obicei ca un reproş (destul de blând)
menit să o pună pe soaţa neascultătoare la locul ei (în casă, „la războiul
[de ţesut] şi la furcă”), întrucât femeile nu au a se amesteca în chestiuni
militare. Dar ce îi spune în realitate Hector acum (bărbaţii merită să li se
acorde încredere că îşi vor face datoria, că îşi vor apăra din răsputeri famili-
ile şi ţinutul) devine limpede abia în contextul întregii lor interacţiuni din
Cartea VI. Cu toate acestea, în ce priveşte scena respectivă, receptarea lui
Homer (în vremuri mai vechi sau mai noi) a oscilat între a aproba şi a
dezavua legătura „evidentă” între război şi bărbaţi, care ar implica o
„automată” desconsiderare/excludere a femeilor ca fiind „entităţi nesem-
nificative”, ba chiar o „bătaie de cap”. Figurat vorbind, Euripide şi Aristo-
fan intră şi ei în această dispută, fiecare cu punctul său de vedere şi cu
propriile sale soluţii teatrale. Troienele şi Lysistrata apar astfel ca două
abordări foarte diferite ale aceluiaşi subiect: războiul, bărbaţii şi femeile.
El testimonio intimista de Manuel Álvarez Ortega: los ecos de la guerra civil española en La huella de las cosas (1948)
Authors: FAUSTINELLI Tiziano
Published: July 2024

Manuel Álvarez Ortega (Córdoba, 4 de marzo de 1923 – Madrid, 14
de junio de 2014) está considerado por la crítica como una de las voces
más eclécticas del panorama español de posguerra. En el heterogéneo
panorama literario de la época, logra la génesis de una poesía original con
respecto a las tendencias de su tiempo, matizada por un lenguaje poético
marcado por una inagotable polisemia, una belleza formal muy cuidada y
una peculiar escansión rítmico-musical, y que no se somete a los postula-
dos de las corrientes poéticas hegemónicas. Al centrarse en sus primeros
poemas, publicados por primera vez como colección en 1948 bajo el título
La huella de las cosas, este artículo tiene el propósito de llevar a cabo un
análisis que desvele el carácter comprometido y testimonial de una poesía
que, abogando por la profundidad reflexiva y la filtración de la existencia
a través del yo, no deja de tener sus raíces en la realidad. Los recuerdos
afloran de los versos por las imágenes que el sujeto lírico le proporciona
al lector y lo sitúan en el contexto de desolación y sufrimiento tanto ex-
terior como interior.
Guerra y exilio en dos novelas de Almudena Grandes
Authors: CIOGESCU Iulia-Alexandra
Published: July 2024

El comienzo de la presente centuria trae consigo nuevas inqui-
etudes y tendencias en el ambiente social y literario español. El des-
cubrimiento en el año 2000 de los restos de trece republicanos
asesinados por un grupo falangista en 1936 abre antiguas heridas que
la dictadura y la Transición habían reprimido. Surge entonces un cre-
ciente interés en el campo de la literatura por recuperar y rememorar
la Guerra Civil y la dictadura y cuyo resultado es un número impre-
sionante de novelas dedicadas a este capítulo de la historia reciente
de España. Entre los novelistas más representativos de este boom li -
terario, destaca Almudena Grandes, portavoz de la memoria de los
marginalizados y exiliados tras la Guerra Civil. Grandes asume el
papel de recuperar el pasado y las voces republicanas que la dictadura
había callado con el fin de impulsar a la sociedad española a conocer
su historia más allá de la versión oficial presentada durante décadas.
El propósito de este trabajo es analizar cómo se recupera la memoria
histórica de la guerra y cómo se representa el exilio en dos novelas de
Almudena Grandes.
Phantasmal Crusaders. Decaying Millenarianism and the Trauma of Colonial War in Twentieth-Century Portuguese Literature
Authors: ŁUKASZYK Ewa A.
Published: July 2024

The article focuses on the connection between the early-modern
roots of Portuguese millenarian mythology and the literature dealing
with the trauma of the colonial war that put an end to the Portuguese
empire in 1975. The analyzed texts of José Martins Garcia, Manuel
Alegre, João de Melo, António Lobo Antunes, and Almeida Faria de-
construct the providential vision of Portuguese colonial empire ex-
ploited by the official propaganda of Salazar. They transcribe the
grandiose, mythicized image of the Portuguese past into the cate-
gories of grotesque and phantasmal. Both soldiers and settlers trans-
formed into refugees by the colonial war continue moving in the
oneiric universe as traumatized subjects long after the end of the con-
flict. The literary deconstruction of the national mythology con-
ducted by the writers, many of whom were ex-combatants of the
conflict, may thus be seen as a collective therapy postulated by Ed-
uardo Lourenço, leading to the healing of the trauma.
La guerre contre le terrorisme : entre le sensoriel, l’image et le numérique
Authors: MESTO Fida
Published: July 2024

Suite aux attentats du 11 septembre 2001, émerge une nouvelle
ère géopolitique constituant un tournant dans l’histoire américaine et
moyen-orientale. Dans une lutte acharnée contre le terrorisme, les
États-Unis lancent une offensive contre l’Irak en 2003. C’est dans
cette tourmente que l’écrivain journaliste franco-irakien, Feurat Alani,
témoigne de son vécu dans la guerre. En transcendant, dans son
roman graphique, les frontières du texte littéraire, l’écrivain privilégie
les images sensorielles et recourt à différentes formes d’hybridité,
générique, langagière et numérique, faisant voyager le lecteur entre
l’historique et l’autobiographique, l’individuel et le collectif, l’intime
et le politique. L’originalité du roman réside dans la collecte des tweets
numérotés, orchestrés dans un ordre chronologique, rassemblés dans
un récit cohérent, captivant. Les différents procédés d’écriture em-
ployés par l’écrivain captent les lecteurs à travers une dimension im-
mersive innovante. En outre, elle met en lumière la richesse de la
littérature dans sa capacité à offrir un espace de créativité et d’é-
panouissement dans l’expression du contexte de la guerre.
Representation of Turkey in Yemeni Media: A Case Study of El-Mesira Channel and Aden Independent Channel
Authors: Alowaa Abubakr
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the representation of Türkiye in news and news programs broadcast by private Yemeni television channels, focusing on discourse type, ideological frameworks employed in news coverage and the editorial policies followed by these channels. For this purpose, discourses from news and news programs published on the websites of El-Mesira, affiliated with Ansar Allah (Houthis) and Aden Independent Channel, aligned with the Southern Transitional Council, were analyzed using van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis model for the period from July 1 to December 31, 2020.
The analysis revealed that Aden Independent Channel concentrated on Turkish-Qatari relations accusing both countries of providing financial and military support to the legitimate government forces, which the channel deemed affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood (Al-Islah Party). The channel also asserted that the legitimate government was aligned with Türkiye and Iran, implementing Qatar’s agenda in Yemen. Simultaneously, the channel considered the forces of the Southern Transitional Council as the sole faction fighting against the legitimate government forces and Ansar Allah (Houthis), who aimed to thwart the council’s project of establishing an independent state in southern Yemen. On the other hand, El-Mesira reacted negatively to the presence of Turkish armed forces in Syria. Regarding the Yemeni crisis, the channel viewed Türkiye positively, particularly in light of Türkiye’s criticism of the negative role played by the United Arab Emirates in Yemen, which resulted in the deaths of thousands and the spread of famine among millions of Yemenis.
Employee Health & Safety Cost and Effluent Disclosure on Market Value of Listed Consumer and Industrial Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Victor Oshiole, Blessing , Bemshima Assoc. Prof. Orbunde , Jacob Prof. Ame
Published: July 2024

The Current environmental trends couple the challenges of lack of adequate disclosures among pollution prone companies in Nigeria in their annual reports today is of serious concerned to stakeholders for sound decision making. Therefore, the study examined effect of employee health and safety cost and effluent disclosure on market value of listed consumer and industrial goods firm in Nigeria covering the period of ten (10) years 2013-2022. The study adopted ex-post facto with focus on longitudinal Panel Series design and secondary data were used for analysis which were obtained from Nigerian Exchange Group. While panel regression analysis technique was used to analyse the research data. The result revealed that employee health and safety cost have a positive and significant effect on market value while effluent disclosure has a positive and insignificant effect on market value of listed consumer and industrial goods firm in Nigeria. The study therefore concludes that employee health and safety cost have significant effect on market value of consumer and industrial goods firm in Nigeria. The study recommend that management of consumer and industrial goods firm should continue to increase employee health and safety cost because the wellbeing of employee sustainable optimal productivity that will lead to enhanced market value of the firm
Does Enterprise Risk Management Improve Performance and Create Shareholder Value? Empirical Evidence of Listed Firms on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyet Phan Thi Anh , Bao An Nguyen Phuoc , Thu Hien Nguyen Thi
Published: July 2024

This study applies Agency Theory, Stakeholder theory, and Modern Portfolio Theory, which revolves around the way enterprises are organized, managed, and controlled and guides the managers’ decisions in ensuring stability and creating value based on satisfying the interests of stakeholders, to analyze the impact of enterprise risk management implementation on the firm’s performance and value creation of 285 listed firms on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, Vietnam, from 2017 to 2022. Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) estimation results show that risk management practices positively affect firm value and business performance. In addition, the study also indicates that the variables of Big 4 auditor, inspection committee presence, sales growth, firm age, firm size, and leverage have affected firm performance and value differently. The findings have several implications for investors, managers, and researchers.
The Importance of Physical Activity in Terms of Mental Health: Investigating the Role of Regular Physical Activity in the Relationships Between Happiness, Mental Well-Being, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Authors: Zekioğlu Aylin , Tatar Arkun , Ayhan Didem
Published: July 2024

Relevant studies indicate that sports increase happiness and helps protect mental health. However, the importance of physical activity in terms of its effects on happiness and mental health needs to be demonstrated. In this study, the purpose was to reveal the effect of doing regular physical activity in investigating the relations between happiness, mental well-being, stress, anxiety, and depression. Data were collected with the Perceived Stress Scale, Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, the short form of Oxford Happiness Scale, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. A total of 1715 people, 854 males, and 861 females, between the ages of 18-78 participated in the present study. When the results were examined in terms of the condition of physical activity, it was determined that the participants who do physical activity regularly had higher happiness and mental well-being scores than those who not doing regular physical activity, and their stress and depression levels were lower. No differences were detected between the anxiety levels in terms of doing regular physical activity conditions. Different squared multiple correlation coefficients were calculated in predicting happiness, in different models having been compared, and in groups that were formed regarding the physical activity participation condition. It was observed that negative emotional structures explained happiness better without mental well-being in the non-sporting group. The opposite result was obtained when mental well-being mediated the relation between negative emotional structures and happiness.
In-Vitro Study of The Effect of Celosia argentea And Boerhaiva diffusa Root Plant Extracts on Calcium Oxalate Crystals
Authors: Kolekar Ankita M
Published: July 2024

Since ancient times, people have used plants to treat illnesses. Urolithiasis has been a problem for people worldwide for thousands of years. Nature has given our country a huge range of plants that can be used as medicine. Medicinal plants have been used for hundreds of years because they are safe, effective, culturally acceptable, and don't have as many bad side effects as manufactured drugs. Crystals in the urinary stream separate from urine and form kidney stones.
A Case Study of Florivory: Rewards for Pollinators of Bombax ceiba (Linn.), In and Around Gondia District (Maharashtra) India
Authors: Sangode Virendra
Published: July 2024

Bombax ceiba is a deciduous tree also known as Red Silk Cotton or Semal or Katesawar. In India it belongs to Bombacaceae (Baobab family). Identification can be easily made when it is in full bloom with most enchantingly beautiful huge blood red flowers in the month of March and April. B.
Biorealm: An Artificial Ecosystem For Sustainable Living
Authors: Nag Miss Ashwika
Published: July 2024

The change in temperature, climate change, ever so increasing population and over use of the renewable and non-renewable resources are the subjects of significant concern in the modern era, as us humans are the pivot of all these problems which are responsible for this imbalance caused in the nature.
Rational Design, Synthesis And Characterization Of Some Novel Isatin Derivatives As Antitubercular Agents
Authors: N Namitha K
Published: July 2024

Drugs are small organic molecules compared to their binding target. They stimulate or inhibit the action of biomolecules, like proteins, providing therapeutic benefits. Drugdesign is the process of developing novel drugs based on understanding biological targets.
Assessment And Co-Relation Of Thyroid Function Parameters In Pregnancy With First Trimester Vaginal Bleeding And Its Outcome In Early Pregnancy
Authors: Siddu Sachin
Published: July 2024

Background: To study the assessment and co-relation of thyroid function parameters in patients with first trimester vaginal bleeding and to study its pregnancy outcome. Method: The prospective observational study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, MRAMC Ambedkar nagar during one year period from march 2023 to march 2024 with the sample size of 151 patients who fit the inclusion criteria were included in the study after obtaining an informed and written consent.
Social networks as a lever for active learning and development of cognitive and technical skills in long jump: a study among Tunisian middle school students
Authors: Adel Ayed
Published: July 2024

The study was conducted on a sample of 112 students divided into two groups; the experimental group (n = 56; age = 15.46 ± 0.50; body mass = 63.03 ± 3.93; height = 166.09 ± 4.79) and the control group (n = 56, age = 15.55 ± 0.56; body mass = 63.87 ± 4.40; height = 165.8 ± 4.92). The experiment examined the integration of ICT in physical education during a cycle of eight sessions of long jump. The objective of the study was to measure the cognitive and motor variables of each group to test the effect of this integration on the students' skills.