bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scopoletin a potential phytochemical therapy for antitubercular treatment drug induced liver injury (ATT-DILI) model in Wistar rats
Authors: Sharma Swati , Sharma Vishal , Taneja Sunil , Alka bhatia  , Anand Aishwarya , Patil Amol N. , Banerjee Dibyajyoti
Published: September 2023

Objectives

The hepatoprotective properties of scopoletin have been explored in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver injury but not in drug-induced liver injury (DILI) scenarios. Only N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) has proven efficacy in DILI treatment. Accordingly, we conducted a study to assess the hepatoprotective action of scopoletin in the anti-tubercular treatment (ATT)-DILI model in Wistar rats, if any.

Methods

A total of 36 rats were evaluated, with six in each group. A 36-day ATT at 100 mg/kg dose for isoniazid, 300 mg/kg for rifampicin and 700 mg/kg for pyrazinamide were fed to induce hepatotoxicity in rats. Group I and II–VI received normal saline and ATT, respectively. Oral scopoletin (1,5 and 10 mg/kg) and NAC 150 mg/kg were administered in groups III, IV, V and VI, respectively, once daily for the last 15 days of the experiment. LFT monitoring was performed at baseline, days 21, 28, and 36. Rats were sacrificed for the histopathology examination.

Results

Aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin levels were significantly increased in group II (receiving ATT) compared to normal control on day 28 and day 36 (p<0.05). All three doses of scopoletin and NAC groups led to the resolution of AST, ALT, ALP, and bilirubin changes induced by ATT medications effect beginning by day 28 and persisting on day 36 (p<0.01). An insignificant effect was observed on albumin and total protein levels. The effect was confirmed with antioxidants and histopathology analysis.

Conclusions

The study confirms the hepatoprotective efficacy of scopoletin in a more robust commonly encountered liver injury etiology.
The Lineage of Spiritual Succession of the First Bogd Gegen of Mongolia Zanabazar (1634–1723) in His Secret Namtar and on the Thangka
Authors: Syrtypova Surun-Khanda D.
Published: September 2023

The author compares the data of written and pictorial sources related to the most intimate aspect of the life and work of the great Buddhist master Jebzun Damba Khutukhta Undur Gegen Zanabazar. This is the text of his secret namtar, which in Mongolian is usually called “Prayer for the Links of Rebirth” (Mong.: töröl üye-yin jarbiral). The example of this xylograph is kept in the National Library of Mongolia. The basic source for its creation, obviously, was “Jataka mala sugitikatha”, the Tibetan text on the successive line of Tarantha (1575–1634). And the rarest example of Buddhist Mongolian painting of the 17th century is thangka by Zanabazar “The Perfection of Trikaya”, which was kindly provided to the author by the owner of a private collection, B. Amarsana. The thangka is describing for the first time. A detailed analysis of the characters on the painting with the ritual tradition of the Vajrayana reveals the mysterious details of the spiritual practice of Undur Gegen and sets before us new horizons and questions for an in-depth study of Mongolian Buddhism. A comparative study of visual and verbal sources allows us to speak about the Practice of Long Life by the method of the White Chakrasamvara in the tradition of yogini Niguma by Undur Gegen Zanabazar along with the practice of long life by the method of Buddha Amitayus.
Princesses of the Central Plains Married into the Turkish Khaganate
Authors: Urgunbuyan Baatar
Published: September 2023

This article discusses queens and princesses such as “Princess Yi Cheng”, “Princess Chanle”, “Queen of the Xiang Khatun”, “Princess Yixin”, “Princess Huainan”, “Princess Qianjin”, “Princess Anyi” of Western Wei, Northern Zhou, and Sui who married the Turkish Khaganate. During the rule of the First Turkish Khaganate (552–630), the countries of the Middle Khaganate

The princesses in the story are related to Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui and Tang. Also, most of these princesses were the daughters of the Xianbei clan. Therefore, it was not possible to name it after a country or a Chinese princess, so the people of the area were given the title because they are Middle Countries or Southern countries.

gave their daughters to the Turkish kings and nobles and wanted to continue their domination by getting support from the Turkish state even so, their rule couldn’t last for a long time, and their state was not stable, eventually, a new state was established in a short period. Furthermore, the historical and political context of the two countries before and after the arrival of the princesses in the Turkish Khaganate will be briefly described. I wrote extensively about two princesses, Qianjing of Northern Zhou and Yi Cheng of Sui, whose dynasty was destroyed and whose descendants were killed just after they arrived in the Turkish Khaganate. They actively participated in politics to take revenge on the newly established state and to rebuild their old ancestral state. My argument is to clarify how it negatively affected the unity and foreign policy of the Turkish Khaganate.
Dual channel transformation of scalar and vector terahertz beams along the optical path based on dielectric metasurface
Authors: Luo Li , Liu Xiao , Duan Shouxin , Li Hui , Xu Hang , Peng Sui , Liu Bo , Wang Yuting , Wang Lingzhi , Zou Yuxin , Li Jie , Shen Yun , Yao Jianquan
Published: September 2023

The research on terahertz wave manipulation based on metasurfaces has gradually deepened, and the number of functions or electromagnetic control dimensions in a single device is constantly increasing. For the spatial dimension of terahertz field regulation, its design degrees of freedom have been expanded from a single transverse plane to the propagation path. In this paper, we propose a novel circularly polarization multiplexed metasurface for dual channel terahertz wave transmission control. Based on the spatial integration of two heterogeneous meta-atoms, which are spin-decoupled and isotropic, respectively, there are four phase channels that can be used at the same time, thus achieving different switching between vector and scalar beams in different circularly polarization channels along the optical path. For linearly polarized wave incidence, the device exhibits conversion between different vector beams longitudinally. To control more electric field components, we combine focused wavefront design with vector or scalar fields and utilize the focusing induced spin–orbit coupling effect, then complex amplitude switching of longitudinal electric field components is obtained. This article extends the manipulation of terahertz waves along the propagation trajectory based on metasurface from single to dual channel for the first time, providing a reference for the design of multifunctional meta-device in terahertz band.
The crystal structure of 18-crown-6 ― tetraaqua-dichlorido-di-μ2-chloridodicopper(II) (2/1), C12H32O10Cu2Cl4
Authors: Liu Zhaolong , Jin Shifeng
Published: September 2023

C12H32O10Cu2Cl4, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 9.0202(4) Å, b = 9.5791(4) Å, c = 13.6994(6) Å, β = 92.555(1)°, V = 1182.53(9) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0308, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0800, T = 293(2) K.
Online news platforms still matter: generational news consumption patterns during the 2020 presidential election
Authors: Ray Rik
Published: September 2023

Purpose

Gen Z or younger news audiences are believed to contribute to declining news consumption as a result of decreased news interest and reduced trust, particularly in political news. It can have adverse consequences for democratic processes. This study offers a more nuanced perspective by qualifying the role of context, and generational differences and similarities in online political news consumption patterns before and after the 2020 US presidential election, which witnessed a series of unprecedented events in the country’s history.

Design/methodology/approach

To investigate these patterns, I use US aggregated website visitation data from Comscore in a quasi-experimental interrupted time series design, leveraging the 2020 election as a natural experimental condition.

Findings

While Gen Z are indeed consuming considerably less news, contrary to assumptions, there was significantly increased engagement with news websites following the election. Additionally, media audiences across generations are likely to reduce social media use during such events.

Implications

Major political events can significantly influence media use patterns such as the extent of news consumption in general and political news in particular, something not often considered in media effects-oriented research. There is also an urgent need to review and reassess our definitions of news, news sources, and its audience.

Originality/value

By using observational data in a quasi-experimental design, this study offers a more precise and refined perspective of generational patterns of online political news consumption in the context of a major political event that both corroborates as well as challenges some our existing notions of media use.
Experimental measurements of X-rays emission cross sections induced by photons
Authors: Taïbouni Nabila , Amokrane Arezki , Azli Tarek , Mohammed Larbi Ben Amor , Belouadah Naima , Boukeffoussa Khelifa , Medour Camelia Yasmine , Zouad Hamza , Messaoudi Mohammed
Published: September 2023

The energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) technique has been used for measurements of K

α
, K

β
, and total K X-rays emission cross sections induced by photons, as well as K-shell fluorescence yields for pure elements with 22 ⩽ Z ⩽ 49. These metals have been irradiated at 59.54 KeV excitation energy from an 241Am annular radioactive source. The characteristic K X-rays emitted by the targets have been detected with a Silicon drift detector (SDD); the net areas of the K

α
and K

β
spectral peaks have been determined using the fitting process of PYMCA software. The obtained experimental values of the K X-ray fluorescence cross sections and the K-shell fluorescence yields were compared to the theoretical calculated ones and also to the experimental results obtained from a different experimental setup using a point source. The obtained values were between (6.84 ± 0.55 b/at.) and (891.0 ± 67.5 b/at.) for pure metals form Scandium to Indium. Experimental values were in good agreement with theoretical values within limits of uncertainty, as well as with the data reported in the literature. Moreover, the experimental determination of K X-ray fluorescence cross-section of scandium (Sc) at 59.54 KeV has not been preceded as far as we know. The value obtained is (6.84 ± 0.55 b/at). This new result obtained maybe contribute to the enrichment of the available databases.
Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with a low serum level of mitochondrial-derived peptide-MOTS-C
Authors: Özer Serdar , Alkan Baylan Filiz , Tok Abdullah
Published: September 2023

Objectives

Although MOTS-C has been reported to have a role in diabetes mellitus, no human studies have evaluated the serum level of MOTS-C in GDM. It was aimed to investigate serum levels of MOTS-C in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods

Comparisons were made of 44 pregnant patients diagnosed with GDM and a control group of 44 healthy pregnant women in respect of serum MOTS-C, insulin, and glucose levels, and serum lipid profile.

Results

A significantly higher level of fasting serum glucose and significantly lower serum levels of MOTS-C and high density lipoprotein were determined in the GDM group compared to the control group (p<0.05 for all). A cut-off value of 173.5 ng/mL for serum MOTS-C level had sensitivity of 81.8 % and specificity of 61.4 % for GDM diagnosis (p<0.001). A significant correlation was determined between the serum MOTS-C and serum glucose levels (r=−0.239, p=0.025).

Conclusions

For the first time in literature, the results of this study showed that patients with GDM had a decreased serum level of MOTS-C and that increasing serum MOTS-C levels were associated with a decrease in serum glucose levels, thereby supporting the view that mitochondrial dysfunction plays a role in GDM pathogenesis. Therefore, MOTS-C could be a promising diagnostic biomarker for GDM cases.
Crystal structures and luminescence properties of Li6
MN4:Ce3+ (M = Mo, W)
Authors: Klotz Martin , Seibald Markus , Baumann Dominik , Wurst Klaus , Heymann Gunter , Huppertz Hubert
Published: September 2023

The compounds Li6MoN4 and Li6WN4 were prepared from the reactants M (M = Mo, W) and Li3N in a radiofrequency furnace at 1000 °C. The lithonitridometallates crystallize in the tetragonal system with the lattice parameters: a = 6.6844(1), c = 4.9294(1) Å for Li6WN4 based on single-crystal X-ray diffraction data and a = 6.6611(3), c = 4.9338(3) Å for Li6MoN4 taken from powder X-ray diffraction data. Colorless to slightly reddish single-crystals of the tungsten compound were isolated and the crystal structure was refined in the space group P42/nmc (no. 137) with Z = 2 and the powder X-ray data of the molybdenum compound were analyzed by a Rietveld refinement. Both structures belong to the Li6[ZnO4] type published by Hoppe et al. in 1987 (Untenecker H., Hoppe R. Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 1987, 551, 147–150) and could be doped with Ce3+ for the first time. The investigated compounds show a reddish color impression upon UV to blue irradiation and exhibit a broad emission band with a maximum at λ
max = 693 nm (fwhm 97 nm) for Li6MoN4 and at λ
max = 653 nm (fwhm 133 nm) for Li6WN4.
MAYALARDA SAFRA TUZU TOLERANSININ BELİRLENMESİNDE FARKLI SICAKLIK VE BESİYERİ KULLANIMININ ETKİSİ
Authors: ÇETİN Bülent , BAZU ÇIRPICI Burcu
Published: September 2023

Mikrobiyel karakterizasyonda deney şartları, sonuca etki eden önemli bir parametre olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada 50 maya izolatının, safra tuzuna toleransları 3 farklı sıcaklık (26°C, 30°C ve 37°C) ve 2 farklı besiyeri (Sabouraud-2% dekstroz broth, SDB ve Yeast Peptone Dextrose Broth, YPD) koşullarında araştırılmıştır. Genel olarak 26 ve 30 °C’de her iki besiyerinde de benzer gelişim gözlenmiştir. Fakat 37 °C’de suşların gelişimlerinde SDB besiyerinde %0.3, %0.5 ve %1 safra tuzunda sırasıyla dört, üç ve üç suş gelişirken, YPD besiyerinde dokuzar suşun geliştiği belirlenmiştir. YPD ve SDB besiyerleri maya gelişimi açısından karşılaştırıldığında, YPD'nin farklı sıcaklık ve safra oranlarında daha fazla suşun gelişimini destekleyebildiği tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmada Kazachstania unispora’nın deney koşullarından en çok etkilenen tür olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Constructive correction
Authors: Pulverer Bernd
Published: September 2023

A fundamental tenet of the scientific process is that science is self‐correcting. Efficient correction of the scientific literature requires a more nuanced set of policies and tools that lower the bar to author self‐correction. The community has to embrace correction as a signal of scholarly quality.
Antioxidative effects of vitamin D in muscle dysfunction
Authors: Russo Cristina , Valle Maria Stella , Malaguarnera Lucia
Published: September 2023

Graphical abstract

Pathological conditions characterized by systemic inflammation and oxidative stress can often impair the muscle cells efficiency. The gradual decline of muscle mass and tone drastically reduces the motor skills of the patient affecting the simplest daily activities. Muscle dysfunction, resulting in the deterioration of muscle tissue, can lead to a serious situation of muscle wasting that can evolve into sarcopenia. In addition, muscle dysfunction causing metabolic disorders impairs the quality of life. The function of skeletal muscle is deeply conditioned by environmental, nutritional, physical, and genetic factors. Proper nutrition with balanced protein and vitamins intake and an active lifestyle helps to strengthen tissues and counteract pathological conditions and generalized weakness. Vitamin D performs antioxidant actions, indispensable in skeletal muscle. Epidemiological data indicate that vitamin D deficiency is a widespread status in the world. Vitamin D deficiency induces mitochondrial failure, reduced production of adenosine triphosphate, oxidative injury, and compromised muscle function. Among the different types of antioxidants, vitamin D has been identified as the main compound that can improve the effectiveness of the treatment for muscle weakness and improve conditions related to sarcopenia. The purpose of this review is to analyze molecular processes used by vitamin D against oxidative stress and how it can affect muscle function in order to assess whether its use as a supplement in inflammatory pathologies and oxidative stress can be useful to prevent deterioration and improve/maintain muscle function.
Influence of humidity and temperature on mechanical properties of corrugated board - Numerical investigation
Authors: Cornaggia Aram , Gajewski Tomasz , Knitter-Piątkowska Anna , Garbowski Tomasz
Published: September 2023

Paper is a material whose mechanical properties are highly dependent on humidity and temperature, naturally building the relationship between the stiffness and strength of corrugated board and changing weather conditions. In this paper, attention is focused on the dependence of the physical properties of the cardboard on changes in humidity and temperature, which undergo dynamic fluctuations both during the production of corrugated board and during its storage. Two techniques were used to test this effect, namely numerical homogenization and global sensitivity analysis. Both methods were implemented to determine the theoretical relationships between the change in humidity and/or temperature in each layer of corrugated board and its global bending, compression, and shear stiffness. The procedure was used to analyze different types of 5-ply and 3-ply cardboard. The obtained results allowed the authors to build a complete map of the relationship between the change in humidity of selected layers and the strength characteristics of the full assembly.
Experimental Investigation on Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Linseed Biodiesel Blends
Authors: Rajab Mugdad Hamid , Timoumi Youssef
Published: September 2023

The core object of this study is to examine the suitability of linseeds for biodiesel production. Engine performance and emissions at different proportions of linseed-diesel blends were investigated. Linseed biodiesel was produced through transesterification process and mixed with petro-diesel fuel (D100) at volumetric ratios of 5% (LB5), 10% (LB10), and 15% (LB15). The properties of linseed biodiesel and its blends were measured according to ASTM standards and compared with petro-diesel as a threshold for comparison. The results showed that fuel properties of produced biodiesel are within ASTM permissible limits. Engine test shows lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) for LB5 blend compared to LB10 and LB15 with slightly higher value compared to that of D100. The higher brake thermal efficiency (BTE) was observed for LB15 among the other investigated fuel samples. The heat dissipation rate in all linseed blends was found to have been less than that of D100. Carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrocarbons (HC) emissions of linseed blends are mostly lower in comparison with D100’s. Among all blends, LB5 was found more suitable alternative fuel for diesel engines and can be blended with petro diesel without engine modifications. It can be concluded that cultivation and production of linseed in Iraq is very promising, therefore, it is recommended that proper exploitation and use of linseed for energy production may be encouraged through pertinent agencies of Iraq.
Przedsiębiorca w dynamice paradygmatu „homo agens” w świetle nauki Tomasza z Akwinu i myśli Ludwiga von Misesa
Authors: Niepsuj Łukasz
Published: September 2023

Obserwacja procesów rynkowych pokazuje, że zjawiska ekonomiczne same w sobie są czymś więcej niż tylko zwykłą wymianą towarów i usług. Należą do przestrzeni ludzkiego działania i są rzeczywistością, która wpisuje się w dynamikę paradygmatu homo agens. Paradygmat ten stanowi o istocie działania przedsiębiorczego, więcej, ludzkiego działania w gospodarce wolnorynkowej. W naszych rozważaniach chcemy pokazać, że tym, co wzbogaca ten paradygmat, jest refleksja św. Tomasza z Akwinu na temat ludzkiego działania oraz myśl ekonomiczna i teoria prakseologiczna Ludwiga von Misesa (1881–1973), założyciela austriackiej szkoły ekonomii.
How to strengthen a child's health in summer
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: September 2023

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Conceptual and conceptual foundations of outsourcing in the context of a modern market economy
Authors: Struzhevsky Vadim , Grachev Artem , Akhmetov Minnegaley
Published: September 2023

The author of a scientific publication analyzes the concept of "outsourcing" and the chronology of its development. The author clarifies that this concept appeared in the literature only in the late 1980s. of the 20th century, however, the outsourcing technology itself appeared earlier — in the 20s of the 20th century. Currently, there are many approaches to defining the essence of outsourcing. Many foreign and Russian scientists have studied this phenomenon and gave their own characteristics of the term "outsourcing". The author distinguishes 2 forms of outsourcing: internal and external, but it is impossible to answer the question, external or internal outsourcing is more effective: in some cases, maintaining control over non-core business processes is the only guarantee of quality. This is typical for countries and industries with a low level of outsourcing development. The author notes that in order to determine the role of outsourcing in the economy as a whole, it is necessary to understand in which areas of management it is used. The author points out that the variety of forms and scopes of outsourcing allows us to say that at the moment it is a common management tool used almost all over the world and significant for the modern economy. The author concludes that outsourcing in Russia began to develop later than in the whole world, due to the late transition from a directive economy to a market one. Currently, the most developed types of outsourcing in Russia are: IT outsourcing, outsourcing of auxiliary processes, accounting and accounting, logistics and transport outsourcing. The transfer of direct production functions to third parties is less common.
Investigating the Effects of Climate Policy Uncertainty on the Volatility of the U.S. Real Estate Markets
Authors: HAMAD AMEEN Mustafa , AFŞAR Aslı
Published: September 2023

As climate change worsens, dangerous weather events are becoming more frequent or serve: Even the world's wealthiest nations could not put out large-scale fires, which are raging in the world. The rise of sea levels, the deadly floods, the imbalances between the temperatures, and the uncertainty in climate policy has raised many eyebrows in the last few years. Although climate change influences many sectors including real estate markets, information regarding the impacts of climate policy uncertainty on these markets remains poor. In order to analyze the impacts of climate change uncertainty on the real estate markets in the USA. We use the Climate Policy Uncertainty (CPU) index and the Volatility of the Real Estate Markets (REMV) index based on monthly data which starts in January-2000 and ends in March-2021. This study utilized the VAR model to analyze the collected data. Surprisingly, the results of the Granger causality test show no G-causality between the CPU index and the REMV index. This means that there is no statistically significant causal relationship between these two variables in the dataset used. Further, according to the results of the Impulse response test, the variables react to the shocks which come to themself positively and provide a meaningless result to the reactions between the variables. In other words, the shocks or disturbances within the variables do not lead to predictable or significant effects on the other variable. Lastly, the Variance decomposition test results show that the variables lagged by 99% of their dynamics and lagged by 1% of the other variables' dynamics. Generally, no negative connection can be observed between the two variables in the dataset used.
JUSTIÇA, SABEDORIA PRÁTICA E FORMAÇÃO HUMANA NO PENSAMENTO DE PAUL RICOEUR
Authors: Bregalda Regiano
Published: September 2023

Este artigo busca refletir sobre a fragilidade do agir humano retomando a perspectiva ricoeuriana de justiça na busca de alargar a concepção de formação humana. Seu objetivo é cercar no pensamento de Ricoeur a compreensão acerca da justiça e de justo, uma vez que nestes conceitos, encontra-se um aporte para a constituição de um sujeito capaz. O problema que orienta esta pesquisa é compreender em que medida a categoria de sabedoria prática ricoeuriana, contribui para pensar uma concepção alargada de formação humana. Amparados por uma pesquisa qualitativa, teórico-bibliográfica quanto aos procedimentos e de cunho hermenêutico, assentamos na hipótese de que o senso de justiça, perpassado pela ideia de sabedoria prática, potencializa a compreensão de um sujeito, capaz de bem agir e de atribuir sentido e significado às suas experiências. Para tanto, iniciamos recuperando a tradição teleológica, na sequência a tradição deontológica e, por fim, centramo-nos na ideia ricoeuriana de sabedoria prática, buscando problematizar o conceito de imaginação, que amplia e qualifica a ideia de formação humana. Conclui-se que a perspectiva ricoeuriana de justiça, ancorada na ideia de sabedoria prática, desperta e potencializa a imaginação e a criatividade, e impulsiona o sujeito a torná-lo capaz de fazer a leitura de si mesmo, do outro e do mundo.
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF HEAT TRANSFER AND THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PARABOLIC TYPE SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH RIBBED SURFACE TEXTURE FOR CLEAN ENERGY EXTRACTION
Authors: Arun M. , Barik Debabrata
Published: September 2023

This paper examines the performance of a parabolic type solar collector (PTSC) that uses both plain tube and ribbed surface textured tube channels for elevating the water temperature used for various applications. The performance of a solar water heater is evaluated experimentally. During the experiment, the solar radiation intensity and the feed water flow rate of 1.0 kg/min to 5.0 kg/min in steps of
1 kg/min are taken into consideration for analyzing the effect of ribbed textured tubes on the thermal
effectiveness, frictional factor, convective transfer of heat, Reynolds number, and the Nusselt number
of the PTSC. Furthermore, the overall performance of the PTSC is analyzed considering the above thermo-physical parameters. Based on the result of this study, at a flow rate of 3.0 kg/min, the thermal efficiency is found to be enhanced by about 28.25%, the friction factor is augmented by about 0.23%, the convective heat transfer coefficient is improved by 24.22%, and the Nusselt number is increased by about 26.32%. On average, an overall improvement in the performance of 8.25% is observed for the ribbed textured tube than that of the plain tube. The experimental error analysis shows that the
standard deviation for both plain and ribbed textured tubes is in the range of 3.2, which is in the acceptable
limit.
Study on a green degree evaluation model of construction for prefabricated buildings
Authors: Huo Zhipeng
Published: September 2023

To promote new urbanisation and the transformation of the construction industry, a green degree (GD) evaluation model for prefabricated buildings was proposed under the guidance of the industrial green concept. A combined ordered weighted average operator was used to assign weights to each index. On this basis, a GD evaluation model for prefabricated buildings was established by combining normal cloud theory and matter-element theory. The application effect was analysed using the dual-case method. The results indicated that for a steel-frame-supported prefabricated structure, the GDs of energy resource indicators and environmental protection indicators were both in level 2. The GD of construction management indicators, technological innovation indicators and social coordination indicators was in 3. The overall trend was from level 2 to level 3. For prefabricated concrete structures, all indicators had a GD of level 2. In contrast, frame-supported prefabricated structures had more development advantages and had important practical significance in guiding the transformation of the construction industry and the development of new urbanisation. The GD evaluation model could obtain comprehensive evaluation results under different assembly structures, providing assistance for the green development of the construction industry.
ORGANİZASYONDA İŞİN POZİTİF ANLAMINA ETKİ EDEN FAKTÖRLERİN BELİRLENMESİNE YÖNELİK BİR ARAŞTIRMA: DEVLET VE VAKIF ÜNİVERSİTESİ AYRIMI İSTANBUL ÖRNEKLEMİ
Authors: DURMUŞ İbrahim
Published: September 2023

Araştırmanın amacı akademisyenlerin işlerinin pozitif anlamına etki eden faktörleri belirlemektir. Bu amaçla organizasyonda akademik özgürlük, yetenek, işe odaklanma ve demografik değişkenlerin etkileri incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın kapsamı İstanbul’da devlet ve vakıf üniversitelerinde faaliyette bulunan ve araştırmaya gönüllü katılım sağlayan 1567 akademisyenden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada oluşturulan hipotez modelleri ile hem genel modellere hem de devlet ve vakıf üniversiteleri için spesifik modellere yer verilmiştir. Araştırmanın genel modelinde akademisyenlerin organizasyonlarındaki özgürlükleri işlerinin pozitif anlamına katkıda bulunmuştur. Akademisyenlerin organizasyonlarındaki özgürlüğü yeteneklerinin gelişimine katkı sağlamıştır. Araştırmada akademisyenlerin özgürlüğünün işlerine odaklanmasına ciddi düzeyde katkısı olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Akademisyenlerin işlerine odaklanması işlerinin pozitif anlamına da katkıda bulunmuştur. Akademisyenlerin yeteneği işlerinin pozitif anlamına katkı sağlamıştır. Moderator etkili genel modelde, akademisyenlerin özgürlüğünün yeteneklerinin gelişimi üzerindeki etkisinde işe odaklanmanın düzenleyici etkisi olduğu görülmüştür. Akademisyenlerin yeteneklerinin işlerinin pozitif anlamı üzerindeki etkisinde de işlerine odaklanmaları düzenleyici etkiye sahip olmuştur. Analizde akademisyenlerin yeteneklerinin işlerinin pozitif anlamı üzerindeki etkisinde yaşlarının ve akademik unvanlarının düzenleyici etkileri olduğu sonuçlarına erişilmiştir. Araştırmada devlet ve vakıf üniversitelerine ilişkin farklılıklara içerikte yer verilmiştir.
SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) ADOPTION AS A DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES AND THE OBSTACLES OF NON-SAAS ADOPTERS
Authors: SAYGINER Can
Published: September 2023

Software for a service (SaaS) brings unprecedented benefits to business applications such as cost reduction and productivity. This study aims to understand the behavioral intentions of businesses that are not considering using SaaS, are in the process of evaluating the use of SaaS, are evaluating but not adopting, and planning to evaluate and use SaaS. Data were collected by asking 18 questions from 76 businesses not adopting SaaS and analyzed with One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Fisher's LSD test was used as a post hoc analysis to observe the differences between the groups. The findings showed that those who do not plan to use SaaS and those who evaluate and plan to use SaaS, and those who are in the process of evaluating the use of SaaS and those who plan to use SaaS, differed significantly in their opinions about the perceived advantages and security concerns. On the other hand, it is seen that the decision makers’ support of all non-SaaS adopters and the attitudes of non-SaaS adopters located in different market regions were similar. The research will contribute to informing SaaS providers to ensure business continuity and to produce customized software and applications suitable for the challenges and barriers faced by business operations.
Specific Features of Criminal Liability for Being a Leader in the Criminal Hierarchy
Authors: Namnyaseva Victoriya , Zhukova Sophia
Published: September 2023

It is difficult to overestimate the role of the organizer for ensuring the functioning of organized criminal groups. The authors analyze the specific features and problems of legal regulation of criminal liability for the crime under Art. 210.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - occupying the highest position in the criminal hierarchy. An almost total lack of the practice of enforcing this criminal law norm is having an unfavorable impact on the effectiveness of counteracting organized crime. The authors analyze the opinions presented in the criminal law doctrine regarding the expediency of including this norm in the criminal legislation. They also examine the causes of the high latency of the crime provided for in Art. 210.1 of the CC of the RF. By using the formal-logical, systemic-structural, comparative law and sociological methods, the authors come to the conclusion that it is necessary to introduce some amendments into the disposition of the norm under Art. 210.1 of the CC of the RF. The publications of Russian and foreign scholars on the problems of criminal liability of organized crime leaders were studied; the current criminal legislation of Russia and other countries, the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, draft laws presented for consideration to the State Duma of the of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, as well as the explanatory notes to them, statistical data and published court decisions were also analyzed. Using the analysis of the generalized procedural documents of investigative and court practice, the authors present their recommendations on the application of the norm under consideration, which are primarily connected with establishing the attributes of the objective side and the special subject of crime under Art. 210.1 of the CC of the RF. It is proven that within the framework of Art. 210.1 of the CC of the RF, liability should be based not on the very fact of having the status of a criminal leader, but on committing actions that prove having such a status. When analyzing the functions of the person that testify to their leadership role in the criminal hierarchy, the authors single out several components, including: propaganda of the criminal worlds ideology; management of criminal activities, impact on the criminal community on a specific territory; performance of quasi-judicial and some other functions.
Issues of Proving the Motives for Official Misconduct
Authors: Aivazova Olga
Published: September 2023

The author analyzes the flexibility of the lawmakers attitude to the regulation of the subjective side of public office offences in the corresponding Articles of the Special Part of the RF Criminal Code when determining internal incentives - motives driving the criminal behavior of people: in some cases, their attitude is neutral, in others there are various degrees of specification, and sometimes they use concepts that are similar in their meanings. In both legal theory and the practice of law enforcement, this results in different approaches to understanding the significance of this element in the system of criminal activitys mechanism, and its role not only for crime qualification, but also to proving. As a result, such controversy leads to a lack of a unified position regarding the interpretation and application of norms, and contributes to conflicts in the practice of judicial investigation. The author presents arguments to criticize the position according to which motives or other internal incentives should be eliminated from the necessary elements of the analyzed crimes and believes that the existing approach makes proving harder. The author points out that if the lawmakers do not consider it necessary to include motives or other similar concepts (goals, interests, incentives) necessary for qualification in the criminal law norm, it does not relieve the law enforcement bodies from the obligation to establish this element in illicit activities, since the necessity of proving the subjective side of an action is directly provided for in the norm of Art. 73 of the RF Criminal Procedure Code which regulates the universal facts to be proven. Moreover, regardless of how the criminal law determines motives and goals of the person with managerial functions, even if they are not relevant for qualification, the identification of precise criminal motivation is always key to incriminating a person and establishing all the circumstances of the infringement, including measures undertaken to conceal criminal activities, group and (or) multi-episode activities, etc. At the same time, the analysis of empirical sources allowed the author to conclude that persons responsible for proving proof do not pay sufficient attention to establishing the motives of criminal actions, especially if they are not obvious. The author presents recommendations on filling the existing gaps, including a more precise psychological description of people guilty of official misconduct using the possibilities presented by modern forensic psychological examination that could help determine the motives of the people who use their official powers against the interests of their service.
Response of Food Barley (Hordeum vulgare L) to NPS and Nitrogen (N) under limed conditions of acid soils at highland of Guji, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Seyoum Alemu , Yared Tesfaye , Aliyi Kedir
Published: September 2023

Barley is one of the major crops produced in Ethiopia in general and in specific in the study area. Even though it is such an important and major crop in the study area, its yield is very low due to many production constraints which include a lack of improved varieties, poor agronomic practice, Soil acidity problems, diseases, weeds, and low soil fertility in many parts of Ethiopia including Guji zone. The activity was conducted during the 2019-2021 main cropping season at Bore with the objective of determining the effect of NPS and N fertilizer rates on yield components and yield of Food Barley under limed conditions of acidic soil for highlands. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications using the HB1307 Food Barley variety as a test crop. Four levels of NPS (0, 50, 100, and 150 kg ha-1) and four levels of N (0, 23, 46, and 69 kg ha-1) was used for these treatments which make a total of 16 treatment under limed and unlimed conditions. Analysis of the results revealed that all parameters were significantly (p < 0.05) affected by the interaction of the factors (NPS, N, and liming) as well as the main effects except date to 50% heading and days to maturity which did not significantly (p < 0.05) affected. The highest grain yield (3862 kg/ha) was obtained from the combination of 100 kg/ha NPS and 23 kg/ha. Therefore, the use of 100 kg ha-1 NPS and 23 kg ha-1 N is recommended for food barley production in the study area and other areas with similar agroecologies.
Effect of a hospital-based maternal counseling guide on exclusive breastfeeding practices in Anambra State, Nigeria: A protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial (HOME Trial)
Authors: Maureen Ugonwa Anetoh , Chisom God’swill Chigbo , Chinazom Cynthia Agujiobi , Benjamin Maduabuchukwu Aniugbo , Rita Oluebubechukwu Atakulu , Amarachi Triumph Nwabanne , Ifeoma Blessing Umeh , Chijioke Maxwell Ofomata , Noreen Ebelechukwu Agbapuonwu Noreen Ebelechukwu , Lydia Ijeoma Eleje , Brian Onyebuchi Ogbonna , Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu , George Uchenna Eleje , Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife , Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie
Published: September 2023

Background: Optimal breastfeeding is so critical that it could save the lives of over 820,000 children under the age of five years each year. For optimal growth, development, and health, the WHO recommends Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) in the first six months. To ensure nursing mothers breastfeed their children exclusively, they should also have access to skilled practical help to build mothers’ confidence and prevent or resolve breastfeeding problems. Interventions promoting optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding practices could prevent 19% of under-five deaths, and such intervention could improve nursing mothers’ understanding and practice of EBF. Objective: This trial is designed to formulate a hospital-based counseling guide on EBF, implement it, and determine its effect on improving EBF practice in Anambra State, Nigeria. Methods: The study is a cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in selected hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria. Based on inclusion criteria, 12 hospitals that offer comprehensive ante-natal and post-natal clinic services and have a higher population of women assessing care in the ante- and post-natal clinics were selected for the study. Six hospitals each were randomized to either the intervention or the control arm. The intervention hospitals received the formulated hospital-based counseling guide and the hospital’s usual care, while the control hospitals received only the hospital’s usual care. Statistical analysis will be conducted using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 25). Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize and present demographic and clinical characteristics. Categorical variables will be expressed as frequencies or percentages and quantitative variables as means, standard deviations, median, and interquartile ranges. An intention-to-treat analysis will be conducted.
Janelia Atalanta series plasmid cloning v2
Authors: Stern David
Published: September 2023

The Janelia Atalanta plasmids allows simple cloning of a gRNA and homology arms for CRISPR/Cas9 mediated homology directed repair in Drosophila. Gateway-compatible arms are synthesized with appropriate attL recognition sequences and homology arms required for homology directed repair. One, or two, of the arms also encodes a sgRNA flanked by tRNA sequences, which is expressed at high levels from a U6 promoter. The sgRNA is spliced out of the transcript by endogenous tRNA maturation cellular machinery.
Kahoot! as innovation gamification for examination
Authors: Niza Efrilla , Ardian Aura Salsabilah
Published: September 2023

Kahoot! is a learning innovation with a gamification method in the form of a platform. This study used a literature review method based on various research results that discuss the implementation of learning using web-based media. The data analysis consists of reading the literature review, summarizing, analyzing, and synthesizing it. The results of this study indicate that in carrying out the learning process, educators need to follow technological developments. By using Kahoot! As a medium for conducting exams or tests, students will get a new and fun experience while doing their exams. This is supported by the website's visual appearance, which uses funny and exciting animations. In addition, in its use, There is no charge, and the application is relatively easy to use. However, the downside of using Kahoot! as a learning media, both educators and students need a good internet network and adequate devices. Kahoot! can be used as an alternative media in learning because of its advantages, but it should also be noted that in its use, Kahoot! Requires a good internet connection and adequate devices.
The role of YouTube platform as a learning resource in online learning effectiveness
Authors: Adnan Diva Fikri Harry , Istiqomah Norma
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in teachers using media more creatively in the learning process, one of which is using video-based media via YouTube. This study aims to find out the role and implementation as well as the obstacles that arise in using YouTube as a learning resource in supporting the effectiveness of online learning based on the perceptions or views of students. The research uses quantitative methods with primary data sources and data collection using surveys or questionnaires involving active students as respondents. The study results show that most respondents agree that using YouTube is a practical learning resource or online learning media. However, there are still some obstacles encountered in practice. So, the YouTube platform had a good impact on the effectiveness of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and increased opportunities for using YouTube as a learning media.
Impact of using podcasts on students learning motivation
Authors: Aurelliana Irmadel , Nugraha Syifa Syahfiana
Published: September 2023

A podcast is a media file or digital audio to be specific, which can be published regularly through the internet in a particular format, such as mp3 formats. Podcast is also widely used, and the education field is not an exception. During the pandemic state that is happening right now, the education process is required to continue, so a Distance Learning policy is issued, which requires all people, including students, to stay at home as a way to prevent transmission of the virus through a circular by the Minister of Education and Culture that stated in law number 3 of 2020 regarding the prevention of Covid-19. This distance learning policy requires educators to be able to choose suitable learning media. In this research, the researcher uses an interview method with the Mahad Abu Aziz elementary school teacher. The results showed that podcasts as a learning media received a good response from the students. Podcasts can be effectively used in the learning process only if the educators have good speaking ability, including good intonation, and can create a pleasant situation in their audio presentation. In conclusion, podcast as a learning media receives excellent feedback from students because it is considered easy to use and works better, especially in Language lesson.
Effect of educational content creators on student motivation and learning outcomes in the pandemic COVID-19
Authors: Sya’ro Afni Zahrotulmuna , Dewi Eka Puspa
Published: September 2023

The limitations that exist during the COVID-19 pandemic, it requires all people to connect to the internet. As well as in distance learning, students have to look for learning material from other sources. This research is motivated by the fact that students often watch learning videos from educational content creators to look for subject matter that is not yet understood. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of educational content creators on learning methods, motivation and student learning outcomes. The method used in this research is qualitative and quantitative methods and data collection techniques by distributing questionnaires to target participants, namely junior high school students, high school students and university students. From the research results, it can be seen that the development of instructional video media carried out by educational content creators can increase student motivation and learning outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evaluation of the library management program as a learning resources with Discrepancy Model
Authors: Ardiansah A. , Komara Diemas Arya , Halimah Lien
Published: September 2023

Monitoring and evaluation activities in this study focused on evaluating the school library management program as a learning resource at SMA Sumatra 40 Bandung using the discrepancy model. The research method used is a qualitative approach and a literature review that is processed descriptively. Based on the results of the study, it is known that several aspects evaluated at the Sumatra 40 Bandung High School Library are related to the implementation of the library management program, which has reached high school library standards following Peraturan Kepala Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia Nomor 12 Tahun 2017 tentang Standar Nasional Perpustakaan Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah. However, the aspect of library human resources has not met the standards applied. Recommendations that should be considered by the SMA Sumatra 40 Bandung Library are adding library staff and expanding the library space, and using information and communication technology so that the library management program as a learning resource can be maximized.