bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Positivism Paradigm in Internal Audit Research: A Perspective of Contemporary Accounting Research
Authors: Cahyono Suham , Daniel Debby Ratna
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACTThis study aims to investigate the dominance of research with the paradigm of positivism in accounting, especially research related to the internal function of audit. The dominant paradigm in accounting research to date is the positivist paradigm. In internal audit, all things are not only seen from the facts that are on the surface and concluded directly from the existing data, but also must understand the meaning contained on it. Therefore, it is necessary to have another paradigm that contradicts positivism and covers its limitations. Anti-positivist paradigms, that are interpretivism, radical humanist, radical structuralist, critical, and postmodernist paradigm, should be widely used in internal audit research. The anti-positivism paradigm raises the heterogeneity of the mainstream paradigm which has a positive impact on the development of internal audit research.Keyword: Paradigma Positivism, Internal Audit, Qualitative Research Method
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Institusional, Komite Audit, dan Kinerja Lingkungan Terhadap Pengungkapan Emisi Karbon
Authors: Angelina Angelina , Handoko Jesica
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan secara empiris pengaruh kepemilikan institusional, komite audit, dan kinerja lingkungan terhadap pengungkapan emisi karbon pada perusahaan manufaktur. Untuk mengukur seluas apa pengungkapan emisi karbon pada tiap perusahaan, digunakan checklist yang telah dikembangkan berdasarkan lembar permintaan informasi yang diberikan oleh proyek pengungkapan emisi karbon (CDP). Jenis penelitian ini digolongkan pada penelitian kuantitatif dengan pengujian hipotesis. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kuantitatif dan kualitatif berupa laporan tahunan yang diperoleh dari www.idx.co.id. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI selama 4 tahun berturut-turut yakni dari tahun 2017 sampai dengan tahun 2020. Sedangkan sampel penelitian ditentukan dengan metode purposive sampling, total 148 sampel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel kepemilikan institusional dan komite audit berpengaruh positif terhadap pengungkapan emisi karbon. Variabel kinerja lingkungan berpengaruh negatif terhadap pengungkapan emisi karbon.
Uterine leiomyosarcoma and bilateral ovarian cysts subsequent to mammary tumor in a guinea pig (cavia porcellus)
Authors: GÜNAY UÇMAK Zeynep , MAHZUNLAR Egemen , BAYKAL Aslihan , KIRŞAN İsmail , ERDOĞAN BAMAÇ Özge , ÖZTÜRK Necati
Published: September 2023

A five year old, intact, a female guinea pig was brought to the clinic with a huge mass on the right mammary lobe. According to ultrasonography, the mass was capsulated, 8.1 cm in diameter, it had polycystic structure, mixed echogenicity and mix vascularization. Lobectomy was performed. Simple solid carcinoma (Grade-III) was histologically diagnosed. Abdominal swelling occurred 2.5 months after the mastectomy. Cysts in both ovaries and a capsulated mass on corpus uteri which was diagnosed as leiomyosarcoma, were determined. In conclusion, guinea pigs with history of mammary tumors should also be evaluated clinically in terms of internal genital tract pathologies. Surgical method is essential in the treatment of gynecological pathologies in guinea pigs and it is thought to be necessary to ensure the life welfare of these females.
High-Q litz wire NQR sensor for medical applications
Authors: Khusnutdinov R. R. , Mozzhukhin G. V. , Khusnutdinova N. R. , Salakhutdinov B. M.
Published: September 2023

RELEVANCE. The design and development of radio frequency (RF) coil sensors is an important engineering and, at the same time, fundamental task for those radio spectroscopic instruments that require an increase in sensitivity, measured as a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Radio spectroscopy of nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR), especially in nitrogen compounds, in which the resonant frequency is very low and ranges from a few megahertz or lower to hundreds of kilohertz, requires the use of special solutions to increase the sensitivity. PURPOSE. Theoretical substantiation and search for a technical solution that allows achieving high sensitivity on standard equipment through the use of a high-quality sensor. METHODS. Methods for optimizing the design of sensors for NQR/NMR spectrometers are considered. The design of the sensor for the NQR spectrometer, which contains an inductance coil wound with a Litz wire, has been calculated and designed. RESULTS. A high-quality coil for the spectrometer sensor was made, which gives an increase in the quality factor by about 1.5 times. The use of a spectrometer with this coil made it possible to confidently record weak noisy signals of paracetamol at a low duty cycle. The sensitivity of the sensor made it possible to distinguish preparations from different manufacturers by their spectral characteristics. CONCLUSIONS. A solenoid sensor has been developed, modeled and manufactured, which has a high quality factor and allows recording quadrupole resonance signals of drugs (paracetamol) by a non-destructive method directly through the package. The possibility of using such a sensor for quality control of medicines, detection of falsified and counterfeit medicines is shown.
Prediction of electricity generation from res by machine learning methods
Authors: Zacarinnaya Yu. N. , Reutin G. V. , Kurilov S. S. , Isaeva O. V. , Kovalev G. S.
Published: September 2023

RELEVANCE. Today, the degree of integration of renewable energy sources into the energy system is an indicator of the technological and industrial development of the state. Renewable energy is a driver for the development of the economy, science and education. In Russia, the largest technical potential from renewable energy sources in the Sun (in million tons of standard fuel) is 2.3 * 103, the second place is occupied by wind energy - 2 * 103. However, the use of solar energy is associated with great difficulties in predicting the generation of electricity due to its dependence on meteorological conditions, and there is an acute issue of forecasting the generation.

In this article, the authors propose a solution to the urgent problem of predicting energy generation from solar power plants using machine learning systems. TARGET. The purpose of this work is to study the performance of modern artificial intelligence methods to create a platform for predicting the power generated from a solar station to an existing network. Develop the architecture of the information and communication system of the distribution network and the model for predicting the photovoltaic power of the power plant based on machine learning methods. METHODS. One approach to solving this problem is to use machine learning algorithms. Such algorithms, with a correctly chosen training model, are capable of predicting the volume of electricity generation a day ahead with a high accuracy of up to 95%. RESULTS. The values of real generation and predicted generation were compared by five machine learning algorithms, such as neural networks, linear regression, decision tree, random forest, adaptive boosting. The random forest algorithm has the smallest mean square error on the test data. The problem of optimization of the radial topology of the network, which minimizes the total loss of active power, is solved. CONCLUSION. An analysis of the construction of a working machine learning model showed that in order to build an optimal model, only the history of the power generation of this plant, compared with the calculated and measured weather data, is needed. The stability of the model was tested by applying the cross-validation method under various training and testing conditions. The results obtained showed that the model works reliably, since the root-mean-square error of the most accurate model is in the region of 600 kWh (4%).
Development of algorithm for determination of location of cable line damage using its amplitude-phase coordinate characteristics
Authors: Logunov A. V. , Shlyk Yu. K.
Published: September 2023

RELEVANCE. The task of prompt and accurate determination of the fault location in cable transmission lines is one of the key in the process of ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity to consumers. The development of a new algorithm for solving this problem, which will minimize the time and resources spent on finding damage, is an urgent area of modern research. THE PURPOSE. Consider the main shortcomings and limitations of the existing methods of determining fault location to cable lines. Develop an algorithm for the determining fault location to cable line based on the theory of long lines using the original amplitude-phase coordinate characteristics. Implement an algorithm for obtaining theoretical characteristics of the dependence of the input current parameters on the line fault coordinate using a specific numerical example. METHODS. When solving the tasks set, the methods of the theory of long lines and the classical theory of electrical circuits were used, implemented by means of the Wolfram Mathematica software package. RESULTS. The article describes the relevance of the topic, considers the main shortcomings of the existing methods of determining fault location to cable lines. An algorithm for determining the fault location for a single-phase cable line has been developed and implemented on a specific numerical example, based on the joint use of a special type of duplicated coordinate-dependent (ACC) and (FCC) characteristics calculated using the Wolfram Mathematica software package. The corresponding graphic constructions are given and a variant of the practical implementation of the proposed algorithm is described. CONCLUSION. According to the results of theoretical calculations, the proposed algorithm for determining the location of damage to a single-phase cable power transmission line allows, with a given accuracy, to determine the coordinate of damage for cases of breakage and short circuit in the entire range of line length. The obtained theoretical calculations need appropriate experimental testing in the next stage of research.
Educational Background Problem in Motivation to Learn Arabic in Students Majoring in Arabic Education at The State Islamic University of Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
Authors: Salma Madian Fitri , Fitriani Laily , Jamhuri Wirawan
Published: September 2023

يناقش هذا البحث عن الاختلافات خلفية الطلاب في القسم اللغة العربية و أدابها قبل مواصلة دراستهم في التعليم العالي، لأن ذلك يشكل عائقاً أمامهم أثناء عملية التدريس والتعلم في مقرر مهارة القراءة. خاصة أولئك الذين لا أساس لهم في النحو و الصرف، وهم مطالبون باتباع هذا الدرس. تبحث هذه الدراسة في المشكلات التي تحدث لدى طلاب جامعة في جامعة مولانا مالك إبراهيم الإسلامية الحكومية مالانج، وتحديداً في كلية العلوم الإنسانية، في القسم اللغة العربية وآدابها. هذا البحث وصفي نوعي. وطرق جمع البيانات باستخدام المقابلات والملاحظة والتوثيق. مصدر بيانات هذا البحث من طلاب قسم اللغة العربية وآدابها. وأظهرت النتائج أن إجمالي 22 طالبًا في القسم اللغة و وآدابها ، وكان هناك (73٪) من متخرج المعهد، و (18٪) من متخرج المدرسة الثانوية الإسلامية، و (9٪) من متخرجة المدرسة الثانوية الحكومية. من بيانات تعرض الباحثين ، تعد الخلفية التعليمية عاملاً يؤثر بشكل كبير على الدافع لتعلم اللغات الأجنبية، خاصة هنا في مهارة القرعة.  هناك خمس مشاكل تنشأ بسبب الاختلافات في الخلفيات التعليمية ، وثلاث خطوات يتخذها الطلاب في اللحاق بالمعرفة ومهارات اللغة العربية في مهارة القراءة.الكلمات المفتاحية: المشكلات، خلفية تعليمية، الدافع لتعلم اللغة العربية
Improving Arabic Vocabulary Memorizing Skills for Grade VII Students of MTs Qamarul Huda Bagu 2022/2023
Authors: Zaki Mohammad
Published: September 2023

Bahasa arab merupkan salah satu bahasa asing yang banyak dipelajari oleh masyarakat Indonesia. Oleh karna itu perlu dikaji adanya pembelajaran bahasa yang tepat pembelajar non-Arab. Pembelajaran bhasa asing bisa dilakukan dengan berbagi cara dan metode. Demikian halnya dengan pembelajaran kosa kata (al-mufrodat). Kosa kata merupkan salah satu unsur yang harus dimiliki oleh pembelajar bahasa asing termasuk bahasa Arab. Perbendaharaan bahasa Arab yang memadai dapat menunjang seseorang dalam berkomunikasi dan menulis dengan bahasa tersebut.Untuk itu diperlukan metode dan strategi yang tepat dalam rangka pemelajaran kosakat bahasa Arab tercapai.Mempelajari bahasa tidak terlepas dari pembelajaran mufrodat, pembelajaran mufrodat bukan hanya sekedar mengajarkan kosakata kemudian menyuruh para siswa untuk menghafal, akan tetapi lebih dari itusiswa dianggap mampu menguasai mufrodat jika sudah mencapai indikator-indikator yang ada.Karena kurangnya pemahaman seorang pengajar terhadap  strategi dan cara-cara mengjarkan mufrodat pada siswanya, maka proses pembelajaran mufrodat banyak yang kurang maksimal bahkan mengalami kegagalan.
Local universities promoting the development of folk sports in China minority areas
Authors: Xiaofei Wang , Qinglan Jia
Published: September 2023

Under the promotion of the national fitness campaign, based on the principle of excavating, inheriting and developing traditional folk sports activities, and according to the development trend of public education (PE) under the new situation, this article comprehensively analyzes the developing minority folk sports activities. The purpose is to promote the development of PE teaching reform in local universities, and effectively improve the social practical value of PE teaching.
Development of MCDM-based Frameworks for Proactively Managing the Most Critical Risk Factors for Transport Accidents: A Case Study in Libya
Authors:   Mechanical Engineering Department, Libyan Academy, 2429 Misrata, Libya, Badi Ibrahim , Bouraima Mouhamed Bayane ,   School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiao Tong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031, China
Published: September 2023

Road transport accidents are a major public health concern in Libya, with one of the highest death rates in the world. In this paper, we propose a hybrid approach using the improved fuzzy step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis (IMF-SWARA) method to identify the most critical risk factors for transport accidents, and the combined compromise solution (CoCoSo) method to rank the strategies for mitigating these risks. Our study uses a case study in Libya to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. The IMF-SWARA method is used to weight the risk factors for transport accidents, and our analysis shows that driver-related factors are the most critical risk factors. We then use the CoCoSo method to rank the strategies for mitigating these risks, and our analysis shows that driver training and education is the most important strategy. Our study suggests six strategies in total, which can be used by policymakers to proactively manage the risks associated with transport accidents in Libya. The proposed approach can be applied to other countries to identify critical risk factors and develop effective risk management frameworks.
MCDM Methods for Selection of Handling Equipment in Logistics: A Brief Review
Authors:   Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, Doboj, University of East Sarajevo, Vojvode Mišića 52, 74000 Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jusufbašić Alma
Published: September 2023

This review considers the application of Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods in the evaluation process of handling equipment in logistics. In order to present a current review of research papers, 21 articles, published in the period from 2010 to date, were analyzed. All research papers were searched using the Google scholar web search engine. This paper presents various MCDM methods used to select equipment such as forklifts, cranes, conveyors, AGVs (automatically guided vehicles), AMRs (autonomous mobile robots), reach stackers both in warehouses, ports, city logistics and in intermodal transport. The results of research papers published in various journals related to the application of MCDM methods including AHP, MABAC, SWARA, ARAS, FUCOM, CRITIC, MARCOS and various fuzzy methods were also analyzed. As the studies analyzed in the paper has been published from 2010 to the present, this indicates the importance and relevance of this area of research. The purpose of this paper is to encourage additional research in this area and to provide a brief summary of the most recent studies in this field. The results of the paper showed that the most used handling equipment was the conveyor.
Application of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods in Warehouse: A Brief Review
Authors:   Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, Doboj, University of East Sarajevo, Vojvode Mišića 52, 74000 Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Taletović Medina
Published: September 2023

This review paper investigates the application of various multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods in the context of warehouse management, considering papers published from 2010 to date. Warehouses often face many challenges, including efficient inventory management, space optimization, proper resource allocation, and optimal supplier selection. This paper focuses on several well-known MCDM methods that are often used in the context of warehouse management. Full consistency method (FUCOM), analytic hierarchy process (AHP), the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS), criteria importance through intercriteria correlation (CRITIC), measurement of alternatives and ranking according to the compromise solution (MARCOS), best worst method (BMW), evaluation based on distance from average solution (EDAS), correlation coefficient and the standard deviation (CCSD), indifference threshold-based attribute ratio analysis (ITARA), and simple additive weighting (SAW) are some of the methods reviewed in the paper, as well as certain fuzzy versions of the methods. This review paper provides a brief comprehensive overview of the application of these methods in the context of warehouse management. Data collection leads to results that tell us that the methods are mainly used in solving problems during the selection of warehouse location, the selection of warehouse equipment, and also in the management of the warehouse itself and the performance of its management. It has also been seen that the methods are useful even in "green" logistics, as well as in inventory management.
Prestige, Language Politics, and The Walled City: An Exploratory Study of the Linguistic Landscape of Intramuros, Manila
Authors: Manalastas Nicko Enrique L.
Published: September 2023

Tupas and Lorente (2014) contented that “the politics of language in the Philippines always featured the tension between English on the one hand and the vernacular languages on the other.” But how exactly does this language dynamic manifest it-self in the linguistic landscapes (LL) of the Philippines? To explore this question, this paper conducted an exploratory LL analysis of Intramuros, the famed “Walled City” of Manila, using Scollon and Scollon’s (2003) place semiotics and Ben-Rafael et al.’s (2006) top-down and bottom-up sign classification. It found that the communicative functions of English and Filipino vis-à-vis their sign makers and intended sign readers reveal that English-based signs are used to accommodate a global audience, i.e., foreign tourists, whereas Filipino-based signs are used to police and regulate the behavior of residents and, to a certain extent, local tourists. To end, it argued for the introduction of more linguistic heterogeneity in the LL of Intramuros, in essence creating a precedent for future multilingual appreciation and, ideally, normalization in its tourism geography.
Economic Analysis of Coffee Subsector in Nepal
Authors: Paudel Indra Hari
Published: September 2023

Coffee being one of the emerging crops with high potential to export to earn foreign currency, has been given due importance by the Government of Nepal. Among different agricultural goods produced in and exported from Nepal, the competitiveness of coffee has quickly increased in recent years, thus contributing to the improvement of rural livelihoods. This study was based on review of literature and analysis of secondary data/information. Statistical tools such as correlation analysis was also used to analyze data. According to the official records coffee production area has expanded from around 135.7 ha in fiscal year 1994/95 to 3052 ha in 2020/21 and the production has increased from 12.95 Mt. of dry cherry to 315 Mt. of green beans during the same period. Nepal’s coffee subsector is characterized by low productivity, low production and poor quality. Inter alia, it was mainly due to incidence of insect pests, production done by smallholder farmers in a widely scattered area creating problems in quality control and collection leading to higher cost. The good price, high demand and overwhelmingly organic system of production are the encouraging factors but the formidable challenge remains on fighting with white stem borer and providing incentives for small holder farmers throughout the relatively long gestation period of coffee crop. Apart from low production level, organic certification and quarantine requirements pose serious challenges to export. Coffee produced in Nepal is Organic & Fair-trade and is readily accepted as a Specialty Coffee in specific international markets.
Evaluation of Different Weed Management Practices on the Yield of Spring Maize in Gauradaha, Jhapa
Authors: Sanwa Rumita Limbu , Khanal Karishma , Baral Shwastika , Dhital Goma
Published: September 2023

Maize is more likely to have weed infestations due to its steady early growth rate and extensive row spacing, which favor weed development even before crop emergence. As a result, there prevails strong correlation between weed density and maize yield. An experiment was conducted at the Gauradaha Agriculture Campus, Jhapa, in the spring of 2022 to assess the effect of various weed control methods on maize yield. The experiment had three replications and eight treatments (control, cover crops, hand weeding at intervals of 15 days, botanical weedicides, inorganic weedicides, black plastic mulch, straw mulch, and small inter-row spacing). The number of cobs per hectare, sterility%, and shelling% were not significantly affected by various treatments. The use of black plastic mulching for weed management achieved significantly higher numbers of grain/cob (427.83), row/cob (13.40), weight of grain/cob (153.33gm), test weight, and yield (8.46t/ha). Similarly, the lowest test weight was recorded in T8 (111), i.e., the small inter-row spacing plot. While the lowest yield was observed in T4, i.e., botanical weedicides (3.20). This study found that plastic mulching had a positive impact on the majority of yield and yield-attributing indicators in spring maize, which could be helpful in weed-control strategies.
Evaluation of Trichoderma spp. against Wirestem Disease of Cauliflower Caused by Rhizoctonia solani
Authors: Budha Chandra Bahadur , Shrestha Sundar Man , Manandhar Hira Kaji , Baidya Suraj
Published: September 2023

The biological effectiveness of twenty-eight native isolates of Trichoderma along with two known species (Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum) were tested against Rhizoctonia solani using dual culture technique. Of them, seven isolates and the two species of Trichoderma were tested in pot culture under net-house conditions against wirestem disease of cauliflower caused by R. solani. Inhibitory effects on dual culture were statistically very significant for all tested Trichoderma. Thirteen Trichoderma isolates exhibited more than 90% bio-control index and twenty-three isolates had more or at par with T. viride and T. harzianum. In an in-vitro trial, isolate from Dhankuta (Pakhribas) was most effective against R. solani as evident by the highest bio-control index at 6 days after incubation. Similar to this, in an in-vivo experiment, tested isolates of Trichoderma contributed more or less in the plant canopy area, root length and shoot circumference attributes. Trichoderma isolates significantly contributed to root dry matter and biomass while there was a highly significant difference in reduction of disease severity. T. harzianum and the isolate from Dhankuta (Pakhribas) were most effective for the control of wirestem disease
Screenhouse Evaluation of the Fungicides and Bio-Control Agents for the Management of Fusarium Wilt (Foc Race 1) of Banana in Nepal
Authors: Pant Bimala , Magar Prem Bahadur , Manandhar Chetana , Manandhar Shrinkhala , Khadka Ram Bahadur , Sharma Pratiksha , G.C. Ganga , Baidya Suraj
Published: September 2023

Banana is affected by a wide number of diseases, of which, Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense has played a major role in devastating Malbhog (Silk) banana plantations in Nepal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the commonly available fungicides (Carbendazim 50%, Fenamidone 10%+ Mancozeb 50%, Chlorothalonil and biocontrol agents (Trichoderma sps., Bacillus thuringiensis and Pseudomonas species) for their efficacy against Foc. The effectiveness of fungicides and biocontrol agents to Foc was examined in screenhouse. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with three replications and eight treatments. Among the chemicals, the most effective fungicide to reduce Fusarium wilt severity (root disease) was Bavistin with an efficacy of 55.33% followed by Sectin 46.33% and Chlorothalonil 35%. Similarly, maximum efficacy over control was recorded in Trichoderma harzianum with 41% and lowest was 32% in Pseudomonas sp. In the case of leaf disease, the lowest severity was 21.33% recorded in Bavistin and highest was 40.33% in Chlorothalonil. Similarly, among biocontrol agents, the lowest severity was found in Bacillus thuringiensis whereas highest was found in Trichoderma viride. A Suppression of disease by biocontrol agents might be due to their fungicidal activity, which means they produce a variety of antifungal compounds. These compounds induce plant defense mechanisms. Further field evaluations of the fungicides and biocontrol agents are required to determine if the effect observed in the screenhouse can be integrated into field management of Fusarium wilt.
Inequality and Education: A Critical Analysis of Class Theories in the Present Context
Authors: Chalaune Bhawan Singh
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article is to analyze how education works in Nepal based on theories related to class inequality. The paper argues that the unequal distribution of wealth and power, prestige, social discrimination and cultural hegemony creates social inequality. Karl Marx and Max Weber made significant contributions to the study of social inequality arguing that the education system is controlled by the class that has the most wealth and power. As a result, the ruling class of Nepal has not paid much attention to improving the quality of government schools to be studied by children of lower economic classes. However, the class structure is in the changing process at present. The service sector is becoming wider than the manufacturing sector. The role of the manager is stronger than that of the owner. The education system is closely related to the new class structure. Therefore, the present educational inequality cannot be understood only from the viewpoint of the traditional class system. It is necessary to understand and find solutions to the new class structure created on the basis of economic as well as cultural hegemony and administrative status in the present context of the world including Nepal. And equality and quality should be sought in education to reduce class inequality in Nepali society. For this, it is necessary to make structural changes from national policy to classroom teaching and learning.
Walker’s The Color Purple: Portrayal of Celie’s Struggle from Servitude to Sovereignty
Authors: Bhatt Rajendra Prasad
Published: September 2023

This paper attempts to explore Celie’s struggle for independence in a male dominated African American society as depicted in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple (1982). Focusing on the lives of African-American women in the Southern United states during 1930s, it unfolds the events of black male brutality towards black women. It exposes the ways that the central character, Celie, pursues, when she proceeds to her long journey to freedom. Celie passes through a difficult path of racial/patriarchal oppression before she gets sovereignty. She accepts the solidarity of the female community to accomplish her quest for identity. Applying textual inquiry approach, the present paper highlights the role of deep female relationships in the life of Celie, a poor black girl. Celie becomes stronger when she gets support from other women, which helps her to emancipate herself from the evils of patriarchy and sexism. Celie’s freedom goes through physical, then spiritual, and finally economic phases, specifically, when she establishes her own business. Narrating the accounts of under privileged black community, Walker clarifies that ‘womanism’ is the only medium that helps to liberate inconspicuous southern black women from patriarchy and structural racism and sexism. The harsh circumstances are the key factors which make African American community captive and black women’s lives miserable.
Factors Shaping the Landslide Trend in Nepal and their Impact on Human Lives and the Economy
Authors: Thapa Aashish
Published: September 2023

This paper explores the status of landslide occurrence in Nepal, attributing it to a combination of factors such as geographical features, seismic activity, climate conditions, and anthropogenic factors like unregulated road construction. The landslides pose a serious threat to human lives and economic stability, particularly in high-risk areas like the mid-hills and mountain regions of Nepal. Seasonal variations in landslides have been influenced by monsoon activity, while poorly planned and constructed roads exacerbate the issue. The paper aims to highlight the vulnerability of Nepal's geography to landslides through case studies and existing literature. It concludes that landslides result from a complex interplay of geographical, climatic, and anthropogenic elements. To address the situation, the focus should be on sustainable infrastructure development, especially in mid-hills and mountain regions, by considering proper grading and drainage patterns during road construction. This approach can effectively mitigate anthropogenic factors and bring economic benefits to the nation while promoting a safer and more resilient future.
Surgical treatment and survival of patients with invasive orbital tumors
Authors: Паламар О. І. , Гук А. П. , Давиденко Богдан Олегович , Оконський Д. І. , Усатов О. С.
Published: September 2023

Background: Intraorbital tumor invasion is not uncommon among craniofacial tumors, and is seen in 27% of cases. Craniofacial malignancies account for 3% of all head and neck tumors. Malignant tumors are more common than benign and comprise about 73% of all craniofacial tumors with intraorbital invasion. Their growth is aggressive and invasive, leading to early postoperative recurrence. The survival of patients with malignant craniofacial tumors depends largely on orbital invasion, and patients demonstrating orbital invasion had a 40% survival rate, while patients without had a survival rate of 72%. Patients with total resection of craniofacial tumors (including those with intraorbital extensions) show higher non-recurrence and survival rates than patients without total resection. Orbital exenteration does not provide patients with better survival rates and worsened the quality of life.

Purpose: To assess the outcomes of surgical treatment for, and the survival of patients with, malignant craniofacial tumors growing into the orbit.

Material and Methods: We reviewed the outcomes of surgical treatment for, and the survival of 94 patients with, malignant craniofacial tumors growing into the orbit.

Results: Destruction of the bony orbital wall only (without periorbital adhesion), was seen in 27/94 cases (28.7%), whereas periorbital invasion, in 67/94 cases (71.3%). The tumor was excised completely with visually clear margins in all cases. Patient survival was affected by the degree of orbital invasion. The recurrence rate after surgery for malignant craniofacial tumors growing into the orbit was 44.7% (40/94 patients). Ten patients had a local intraorbital recurrence after surgery for malignant craniofacial tumors growing into the orbit.

Conclusion: Periorbital invasion was seen in 71.3% of patients with malignant craniofacial tumors. There was no significant difference in the survival of patients with malignant craniofacial tumors of different histology. Orbital exenteration does not improve survival and recurrence in patients with malignant craniofacial tumors with orbital invasion. In patients with preoperative periorbital invasion and further intraorbital extension, the recurrence rate was more than three-fold higher than in those showing only destruction of the bony orbital wall preoperatively.
Kidney transplantation in children and young adults: the initial experience of our center
Authors: OZGEN Utku , ÖZBAN Murat , AKBUDAK İlknur Hatice , YUKSEL Selcuk , GİRİŞGEN İlknur , AYKOTA Muhammed Raşid , METE Ergun , YILMAZ Neslihan , YORAN Ezgi Doğa , UZUNLU Osman , ÇERİ Mevlüt , BİRSEN Onur , AYDIN Çağatay
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose: Pediatric kidney transplant (PKTx) is one of the most comfortable renal replacement therapies preferred in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) worldwide.

Methods: This single-center, retrospective study was conducted at Pamukkale University, Faculty of Medicine, Organ Transplantation Center. The PKTx was performed in 11 patients between December 2014 and November 2019.

Results: The mean time from the beginning of the first dialysis session to transplantation was 40.2 months, and two patients were transplanted preemptively. The mean age of LD and DD transplants was 41.6 years and 17.1 years, respectively. This was attributed to the fact that, in the donation of cadaveric organs, donors under the age of 18 years are only registered for the waiting list for the recipients under the age of 18 years in our country.

Conclusion: Our study showed that patients who used basiliximab for induction treatment were more advantageous in terms of infections than patients using ATG.
Sewing Service Order Information Web-Based (a Case Study at Iendandy Modiste)
Authors: Sri Murni  , Mizanul Ahkam  , Devi Mulia Sari  , Ichsan  , Elfisa
Published: September 2023

Ordering sewing services is a crucial fashion industry process requiring efficiency and easy customer access. It aims to make customer easier to place orders and improve operational efficiency for sewing service providers. Through the implementation of this system, customers can easily choose and order sewing services according to their needs through a responsive and easy-to-use web platform. Sewing service providers will also benefit from this system by improving the order process, managing orders more organized, and increasing customer satisfaction. The design of this system is built using PHP and MySQL programming languages as databases. Workflow design on this system uses DFD (Data Flow Diagram) and ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram). With this system, it can help Iendandy Modiste in increasing bookings.
2023 Murray Valley Encephalitis outbreak in Australia
Authors: Quigley Ashley , Honeyman Damian
Published: September 2023

In January 2023, an outbreak of Murray Valley Encephalitits (MVE) was reported on January 16, 2023.  Cases have subsequently been detected in Victoria (VIC)1, Northern Territory (NT)4, New South Wales (NSW)5, and Western Australia (WA), Australia. with 9 confirmed cases and 3 deaths as of April 6, 2023. This marks the first human case of MVE in Victoria since the last outbreak in 1974 and the first ever reported cases in NSW. Significant weather patterns throughout 2022 are thought to have contributed to the resurgance of MVEV. People of all ages are affected by MVE and those frequenting inland riverine regions, extending up towards the Murray River may be at increased risk of infection. This watching brief serves to inform on the increased transmission of MVE across Australia in 2023.
Blastomycosis outbreak in Escabana, Michigan, United States of America, 2023.
Authors: Sutton Braidy , Quigley Ashley
Published: September 2023

Blastomycosis is a fungal disease, that though endemic to the state of Michigan, has resulted in a large outbreak of potentially unusual scale and transmission. This outbreak is centred on a paper mill, and is reporting 115 cases, 13 hospitalisations, and 1 death. Current identification of how the fungal spore was transmitted is focussed on the ductwork throughout the mill, which would represent an unusual spore-dispersal and transmission method. Additionally, the size of the outbreak is four times larger than annualised data available from Michigan, indicating that this is an outbreak of interest.
EVALUATION OF THE FUNCTIONAL STATE AND MORPHOLOGY OF THE RETINA IN PATIENTS WITH RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT AFTER SUBTOTAL VITRECTOMY
Authors: Olefir I.S. , Ryadnova V. V. , Voskresenskaya L. K.
Published: September 2023

The article examines the functional state and morphology of the retina in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after subtotal vitrectomy. The aim of the research is to evaluate and compare perimetry data of the central retinal zone on postoperative functional results after closed subtotal vitrectomy for retinal detachment. The article presents a retrospective study of 36 patients who underwent closed subtotal vitrectomy for retinal detachment. The average age of the examined patients was 58±2.3 years. Patients were divided into 2 groups depending on changes in the macular zone of the retina. Operative interventions were performed by one surgeon, on one phacomachine (Constellation vision system). When evaluating the morphology of the retina in patients of both groups, it was found that thickening of the macular area occurs in almost all patients after surgical treatment within 1 month after surgery (р ≤ 0.05). A statistically significant thinning of the retina was also noted at the three-month follow-up (p ≤ 0.05). The study found that the dynamics of functional changes in the retina is more significant in patients with macular detachment of the retina. In this group of patients, lower functional results according to Visus indicators, significant thickening of the macular area of the retina in the early postoperative period, significant changes in retinal photosensitivity and more pronounced retinal atrophy were observed, especially of the optic zone after 3 months of observation. It was found that even a successfully performed surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment can have low functional results, involving not only visual acuity.
Stress-inducing Objects like Jack-in-the-box: Adults’ behavior and their reactions to Сhildren’s and other Adults’ reactions
Authors: Poddiakov Aleksandr N.
Published: September 2023

We consider a special class of cultural objects like Jack-in-the-Box. They are scary for many children. Screamers from horror movies and computer video games are phenomena of the same type. We analyze Internet videos in which adults organize children’s encounters with Jack-in-the-Boxes and comments under the videos. Some adults are upset about the children’s fear and cry, but some others enjoy it. In the comments, one can read emotional polemics between those who write that the children’s fear is funny, and Jack-in-the-Boxes do not have negative effects and those who write that it is harmful for children and shameful for the adults doing it for fun and enjoyment. From rational-and-pragmatical point of view of the evolutionary approach, objects like Jack-in-the-Box can be considered stress-inducing means of preparation for the stress of encountering novelty and unpredictability. This does not remove personal moral responsibility from those who seek enjoyment in young children’s fear and cry, and those who organize conditions for them. In the future, an analysis of Jack-in-the-Boxes among other counter-exploratory objects punishing for their exploration and curiosity aimed at them can be of interest. The stress of encountering these objects can be increased by recognition of the premeditation of the provocative situation and the disloyalty or treachery of the person creating it.
Zwischen Fürsorge und Disziplinierung. Handlungsorientierungen in Kinderheimen in der DDR aus professionstheoretischer Perspektive
Authors: Söhner Felicitas
Published: September 2023

Der Beitrag steht im Zusammenhang der Erforschung von Bedingungen und Folgen der Unterbringung in Kinderheimen und Jugendwerkhöfen der DDR; sein Thema sind Handlungsorientierungen in der professionellen Praxis aus Perspektive ehemaliger Mitarbeitender. Über den Zugang der Oral History werden Wahrnehmungsmuster professioneller Handlungsorientierungen und daraus resultierende Spannungsfelder untersucht. Quellenbasis sind leitfadengestützte Interviews mit Mediziner*innen, Psycholog*innen und Pädagog*innen aus dem Untersuchungsfeld. Es wird deutlich, dass manche Interviewsequenzen fürsorgliche, andere wiederum repressive Aspekte enthalten. Im untersuchten Feld standen therapeutische und ordnungsorientierte Handlungsorientierungen in einem Spannungsverhältnis. In den betrachteten Einrichtungen waren – so die abschließende These – sowohl Grenzen der Handlungsorientierung als auch professionelle Grenzen verwischt.
Performative Sozialforschung als Sinnes-Arrangement
Authors: Miko-Schefzig Katharina
Published: September 2023

Der Artikel konzeptualisiert „Sinnes-Arrangements“ als zentrale Kategorie performativer Sozialwissenschaft. Dabei wird argumentiert, dass es in der performativen Datenproduktion, -analyse und -darstellung ein zentrales Anliegen ist, die logozentrische Wissenschaftspraxis um vielfältige Sinne zu erweitern. Diese Perspektive immunisiert auch gegen das Argument, dass die performative Wissenschaft weder den Standards der Künste noch der Wissenschaft entspricht. In einem weiteren Schritt wird der Frage nachgegangen, inwieweit es einer Institutionalisierung auf dem Wege der universitären Lehre bedarf. Dazu wird das Beispiel einer Lehrveranstaltung zum sozialwissenschaftlichen Film herangezogen.
Ostdeutsche Mitbestimmung revisited
Authors: Artus Ingrid , Fischer Andreas , Gellenthien Tobias , Holland Judith , Whittall Michael
Published: September 2023

Auch 30 Jahre nach der »Wende« sind die Mitbestimmungskulturen in Ostdeutschland noch immer heterogener, prekärer und weniger gewerkschaftlich verankert als in westdeutschen Betrieben. Die empirisch vorfindbaren Muster variieren dabei stark – zwischen Konsolidierung, krisenhaftem Wandel sowie kontinuierlicher Erosion. Im vorliegenden Beitrag zeigen wir anhand von sechs Betrieben der ostdeutschen Metall- und Elektroindustrie, wie diese drei verschiedenen Muster und die ihnen entsprechenden Gestaltungsräume der Betriebsräte von betrieblichen Entwicklungspfaden abhängen und beeinflusst werden.
Boletín Económico Regional : Costa Caribe, II trimestre de 2023
Authors:   Sección Sucursales Regionales Estudios Económicos
Published: September 2023

Durante el segundo trimestre del año, la economía regional en el Caribe nuevamente registró caída. Con excepción de la industria, las actividades analizadas presentaron contracción anual. El comercio interno disminuyó por el desplome importante en la venta de vehículos y las menores ventas minoritas. A su vez, el transporte cayó por el menor movimiento de pasajeros y carga. La construcción evidenció descenso en el metraje avanzado o construido, así como en la venta de vivienda nueva, mientras que el en el sector agropecuario se redujeron los despachos de productos agrícolas desde la región. El comercio exterior se contrajo tanto en las exportaciones como en las importaciones. En contraste, el buen desempeño de la industria fue jalonado por la producción de minerales no metálicos, alimentos y bebidas, y productos metálicos y de combustibles. Por su parte, cayó la tasa de desempleo en las capitales de la región y la inflación continuó su tendencia alcista.
Boletín Económico Regional: Eje Cafetero, II trimestre de 2023
Authors:   Sección Sucursales Regionales Estudios Económicos
Published: September 2023

La economía del Eje Cafetero descendió en su comparativo anual durante el segundo trimestre de 2023. La mayoría de las estadísticas disponibles reportaron caída, resultado de una fuerte pérdida de dinamismo de la demanda, que afectó la producción industrial y las ventas empresariales, incluyendo vehículos y motocicletas. Sumado a esto, el alto costo del endeudamiento contrajo los desembolsos de crédito para actividades agropecuarias y en especial para adquisición de vivienda nueva, por lo que continuaron reduciéndose las ventas y desestimulando la construcción. La demanda externa cayó, en particular con mayor impacto las de café, y las importaciones descendieron a un ritmo más significativo. En contraste con la dinámica general, el mercado laboral se mantuvo con resultados favorables de alta ocupación y menor desempleo, y la inflación al consumidor se desaceleró ante la moderación de las alzas de precios de algunos alimentos.
Boletín Económico Regional: Suroccidente, II trimestre de 2023
Authors:   Sección Sucursales Regionales Estudios Económicos
Published: September 2023

La economía de Suroccidente acentuó su desaceleración en el segundo trimestre de 2023, al continuar la contracción en varias de las actividades de seguimiento, esto en un escenario de menor demanda interna, persistente inflación, altas tasas de interés y menor confianza del consumidor. Entre las actividades que disminuyeron se encuentra la industria, que redujo inventarios para suplir la menor producción; el comercio, incluidos los vehículos nuevos y sus partes; la construcción de edificaciones y la venta de vivienda nueva; y el transporte en algunas de sus modalidades. En contraste creció la actividad agrícola favorecida por la mayor cosecha de productos y moderación en las lluvias. También aumentaron las exportaciones y las remesas. Por su parte, la tasa de desempleo estuvo a la baja en las ciudades capitales de la región y la inflación, aunque siguió alta, se redujo ante menores precios de los alimentos, pero se limitó por el alza en los precios de los bienes y servicios regulados.