bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A note on direct product of complex intuitionistic fuzzy subfield
Authors: Khamis Adela , Ahmad Abd Ghafur
Published: May 2023

This paper presents the concepts of a complex intuitionistic fuzzy subfield (CIFSF) and the direct product of a complex intuitionistic fuzzy subfield which is generalized from the concept of a complex fuzzy subfield by adding the notion of intuitionistic fuzzy into a complex fuzzy subfield. The main contribution and originality of this research are adding the non-membership term to the definition of a complex fuzzy subfield that assigns for any element a complex-valued grade. We expand the complex fuzzy subfield and obtain a new structure called CIFSF. This new concept is innovative in that it may attain a wider range of values for both membership and non-membership functions where these functions are expanded to the unit disc in the complex plane. Furthermore, we discuss that the direct product of two CIFSFs is CIFSF, and some related properties are investigated. In addition, we present the definition of necessity and possibility operators on the direct product of CIFSF, and some associated theorems are given. Finally, we propose the level subsets of the direct product of two complex intuitionistic fuzzy subsets of a field and prove that the level subset of the direct product of two CIFSFs is a subfield and discuss some related results.
Bilateral fuzzy sets and their three-way decisions: a new perspective of fuzzy logic
Authors: Gao Yu , Zhang Qinghua , Zhao Fan , Gao Man
Published: May 2023

Fuzzy sets provide an effective method for dealing with uncertain and imprecise problems. For data of intermediate fuzzy distribution, membership degrees of objects whose attribute values are larger or smaller than the normal value would be the same and carried out the same decision. However, objects with different values mean that the information they contain is different for the decision-making problem. The decision process of calculating membership degrees in fuzzy set will lose the information of data itself. Therefore, bilateral fuzzy sets and their three-way decisions are proposed. First, the deviation degree is proposed in order to distinguish these objects. Compared with the membership degree, the deviation degree extends the mapping range from [0, 1] to [- 1, 1]. For six typical membership functions, their corresponding deviation functions are discussed and deduced. Second, the concept of bilateral fuzzy sets is proposed and the corresponding operation rules are analyzed and proved. Then, three-way decisions and approximations based on bilateral fuzzy sets are constructed. Next, for the optimization of threshold, principle of least cost is extended to the three-way decisions model based on bilateral fuzzy sets, and theoretical derivation is carried out. Finally, based on probability statistics, the principle based on confidence interval is proposed, which provides a new perspective for threshold calculation.
General introduction to the special issue: Governance Statistics and the UN Praia City Group
Authors: Calvo Thomas , Cling Jean-Pierre , Razafindrakoto Mireille , Roubaud François , Sougané Arouna
Published: May 2023

International organisations recently brought good governance and peace in the forefront of the development agenda. The measurement of related indicators, which differ by their nature, their sources and the institutions in charge of their collection, with National Statistics Institutes in the frontline, as well as their analyses keep growing. This paper introduces the special issue of nine articles on the measurement and analyses of Governance, Peace and Security statistics in four continents. It presents initiatives for some led by the only UN city group on statistical methodologies based in Africa, the Praia Group. Members of the latter group describe the advances and challenges such data collection implies particularly in time of pandemics. Following articles focus on the state of the art of statistics about transparency in Brazil, criminal violence in France and conflict more broadly. A set of articles in four African countries interrogate the relationship between perceptions and experiences and analyse their determinants. The issue ends with the works of international leaders in governance data collection, Mali and Peru. This special issue shows how statistical data on governance make a twofold contribution to achieving the principles of SDG 16 by providing reliable indicators and voicing public opinion to governments.
Compiling an inclusive growth index: Methodological challenges, considerations and conclusions
Authors: Barnat Nour , MacFeely Steve , Cantu Fernando , Peltola Anu , Khazhgerieva Anastasia , Panteleev Andrey , Ryabtsev Nikolay
Published: May 2023

In recent years there has been much debate about the need to supplement existing economic indicators, most notably gross domestic product (GDP), with a more rounded and balanced set of indicators that better reflect the complexity of today’s economic, societal and environmental needs. To address this need, the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) developed a first prototype composite index measuring inclusive growth tailored to that region. This paper summarises the conceptual objectives and some of key methodological challenges and considerations faced in compiling such an index. Many of the challenges and methodological considerations are universal and not specific to EEC. A brief outline of results and future work is also detailed.
Self-management interventions for people with physical disabilities who have chronic conditions: A scoping review
Authors: Zengul Ayse , Evans Eric J. , Cherrington Andrea , Mehta Tapan , Thirumalai Mohanraj
Published: May 2023

Self-management interventions help improve health behaviors and outcomes. People with physical disabilities are more prone to various chronic conditions. A better understanding of the disability-focused self-management interventions is needed. This study aims to review the impact of self-management interventions on adult individuals with physical disabilities and chronic conditions. A scoping review of the literature was conducted on August 19th, 2021, through a search in the PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases to synthesize results from original studies regarding the impact of self-management interventions on adult individuals with physical disabilities and chronic conditions. The review was undertaken in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Synthesis without meta-analysis (Swim) guideline. Seventy-nine records were extracted from 3069 individual articles retrieved from the search strategy. We summarized the evidence on the content and behavior change skills, technology use, disease adjustment skills, and frequently used outcomes, including various physical, behavioral, and emotional symptoms. The results demonstrate promising evidence that self-management interventions are effective at improving health outcomes in people with physical disabilities and chronic conditions. By addressing the research gaps, the findings specify the essential contours for future research and disability-inclusive self-management programs.
Assessing the accessibility of healthcare websites for disabled users: A case study of COVID-19 pandemic websites
Authors: Dani Diksha , Agrawal Gaurav
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND:

The recent COVID-19 pandemic like situation has killed a large numbers of people and caused havoc across the world. With the aim of providing the COVID-19 related updated information about facilities, availability, utilization of COVID-19 related resources like vaccines, hospitals, beds, oxygen to the people and preventing its surge, many websites were developed for health guidance to the general masses.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this paper is to investigate the accessibility and usability of websites providing COVID-19 information in India.

METHODS:

This study evaluates the 38 websites providing COVID-19 information in India using automated tools.

RESULTS:

It was found that digital healthcare information is far from accessibility conformance and none of the websites conformed to web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 completely. The website adhered to understandability with average errors of 2.8 while less compliant to perceivability with average errors of 30.5. It was also found that most of the websites were mobile friendly.
Effect evaluation of new dressing URGOTULRANGE in the treatment of pressure injury
Authors: Zhang Mengmeng , Du Hongxia , Ma Xiaoxia , Zhao Wenxing
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: Pressure injury (PI) is a local injury of the skin and/or soft tissue located at the bone caused by medical or other equipment and is common in long-term bedridden patients. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical effect of Urgotul foam dressing in the treatment of stage 3 ∼ 4 PI and deep tissue PI. METHODS: A total of 38 patients with stage 3 ∼ 4 PI and deep tissue PI admitted to Jinan Central Hospital from January 2016 to December 2018 were selected and randomly divided into a control group (dressing change plus silver ion cream dressing) and an observation group (dressing change plus Urgotul Absorb non-border foam dressing), with 19 cases in each group. After 4 weeks of treatment, the pain intensity during dressing change and the treatment efficacy for PI wounds were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: There were no differences in gender (P= 0.740), age (P= 0.130), single wound area (P= 0.673), consultation department (P= 0.972), stage (P= 0.740), presence of undermining (P= 0.721), deep tissue PI (P= 0.721), and systemic antibiotic therapy (P= 1.000) between the two groups, which were comparable. The treatment effect of the observation group was better than that of the control group (P= 0.003), and the pain score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group (P< 0.001). CONCLUSION: Urgotul Absorb non-border foam dressing has a good effect in the treatment of stage 3 ∼ 4 PI and deep tissue PI and can relieve patients’ pain, and is thus worth promoting.
Knowledge, attitude and practices related to pesticide usage among farmers: Findings from a hospital based cross-sectional study
Authors: Pandiyan Arun , Lari Summaiya , Vanka Janardhan , Gavaravarapu SubbaRao M. , Jee Babban , Jonnalagadda Padmaja R.
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: In India, where agriculture is the prime occupation among the rural population, farmers are extensively using pesticides in crop production without taking adequate precautions. OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to examine pesticide usage patterns, usage of personal protective equipment (PPE), knowledge on pesticide toxicity, and attitude towards occupational safety among farmers diagnosed with leukaemia (n = 60), lymphoma (n = 33), and breast cancer (n = 30) visiting a tertiary cancer care hospital in Hyderabad, India. METHODS: Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a pre-tested questionnaire and the data collected were analysed with statistical software SPSS 23. RESULTS: The survey revealed that the participants had an average of 19.6 years of farming experience and women were predominantly involved in the mixing of pesticides and other agricultural work apart from spraying. All of them were not using any PPE and the majority of them did not have any knowledge on the route of exposure, toxicity symbols, and safe handling of pesticides. Statistical analysis showed no significant association between educational status and knowledge, attitude and practices (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Even though the majority of the farmers were educated, their lack of adequate knowledge on pesticides had enabled them to adopt risky behaviours in handling and storage of pesticides. There is a need for continuous training programs for farmers to promote awareness and minimize the hazards of occupational exposure.
Sustaining Gender Parity in Corporate Leadership Roles by Means of Random Selection
Authors: Wright Robert
Published: May 2023

A sustainable way to increase the percentage of females (or others) in corporate board roles is to announce that they will be drawn randomly from pools of qualified candidates. That will induce more women (or members of other groups) to acquire the qualifications because it will increase their expectation of being selected for a board role even when not a member of the “in group.” Random selection will also increase board intellectual diversity.
Supply Chain and Digital Transformation of the Automotive Manufacturing Company during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of PT. X
Authors: Handojo Putro Andre Susilo , Santoso Adhi Setyo
Published: May 2023

As COVID-19 has been on the rise since 2020, numerous aspects of our lives have been changed and impacted, including the economic conditions that have been completely upended. Governments and health officials worldwide have implemented mandatory preventive measures to combat COVID-19, such as the use of hand sanitizers, gloves, and masks to protect people. The entire world is experiencing more severe consequences compared to previous pandemics, such as the Spanish Flu in 1918 and Ebola in 2014. The automotive manufacturing sector, as one of the business practices, is also facing similar challenges, as evident from the decline in production and sales volume. Many companies have had to reduce or halt their production and retail sales during lockdowns, resulting in a loss of income. This research aims to analyze and propose solutions by adopting supply chain and digital transformation for business continuity, thus helping these companies survive amidst the uncertainties. The transformation is expected to change the way businesses interact with customers, aligning with the health protocols for everyone involved.
ABC Group's Business Continuity Based on Uncertainty Analysis
Authors: Tantono William , Santoso Adhi Setyo
Published: May 2023

This paper aims to ensure the business continuity of ABC Group by proposing a concept for changing the business model based on uncertainty analysis. The study suggests making changes in technology security and environmental product research and development to support the success of new business model designs. To ensure business continuity, the project proposes the following changes: diversifying greener product offerings, strengthening cybersecurity measures, developing disaster recovery plans, monitoring and managing reputation, adapting to changing business environments, and more. A project plan is proposed to implement these changes, including phases such as scoping, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and completion. By implementing these changes, ABC Group will be able to become more resilient to external uncertainties and ensure long-term business continuity.
ЕСХАТОЛОГІЯ ЕКОНОМІКИ ЧИ ОНТОЛОГІЯ НООЕКОНОМІКИ: СОЦІОКУЛЬТУРНИЙ ДИСКУРС
Authors: Куцик П. О. , Шевчик Б. М.
Published: May 2023

Досліджується аксіологічний детермінізм економічних систем індустріального виробництва і нооекономіки. Аналізуються часові та просторові модуси економічної вартості матеріального та інтелектуального виробництва. Нооекономіка трактується як онтологічний проект ідеаційної культури. Для підтвердження цієї тези систематизуються гіпотези: 1) технологічного проекту нульових граничних витрат; 2) емансипації трудового вмісту вартості від часового детермінізму в інтелектуальному виробництві; 3) соціокультурної динаміки послідовної зміни циклів домінуючої культури; 4) реанімації континуальності сакрального часу символічного обміну в умовах нооекономіки понад профанний час ринкового еквівалентного обміну; 5) сублімації патерна культури провини в нооекономіці завдяки поширенню онтологічної новизни вартості інтелектуального продукту, що можливо в умовах ідеаційної, а не чуттєвої культури; 6) економіка послуг і її сучасна фаза – економіка вражень, пояснюється як інкубативний період становлення нооекономіки ідеаційної культури у ментальному та інституціональному просторі пасивної та цинічної фаз чуттєвої культури, тобто в обскураційному періоді домінування чуттєвої культури. Відстежено тренд емансипації ринкової вартості від детермінізму часу як умови дохідності (згідно з трудовою теорією вартості) до детермінізму простору як джерела доходу в економіці вражень. У просторі негентропійну функцію буття реалізують об’єкти, а не часові події, що безповоротно минають. В економіці враження ефект “дарунку-у-відповідь” у структурі символічного обміну реалізується синергетично завдяки постійній сублімації аксіологічної континуальності, інспірованій онтологічною новизною вартості інтелектуального продукту, здатною об’явлювати екзистенційні та есенціальні сенси духовної досконалості буття. Не до кінця дослідженою залишається інтерпретація тріалектичної структури символічного обміну (на відміну від біполярної структури ринкового обміну) та інституалізація способів когнітивної інклюзивності та механізму розподілу в умовах нооекономіки ідеаційної культури.
ОРІЄНТИРИ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНОЇ ПРИВАБЛИВОСТІ СФЕРИ ТОРГІВЛІ ТА ВНУТРІШНЬОГО РИНКУ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Рущишин Н. М. , Талах Ю. В.
Published: May 2023

Інвестиційна привабливість слугує одним із провідних чинників якісних структурних змін та інституційних реформ, оскільки її високий рівень сприяє залученню інвестиційного ресурсу, без якого неможливо реалізувати процеси техніко-технологічної модернізації виробництва, створення і впровадження всіх видів інновацій, забезпечення ефективізації торгово-технологічних процесів. Метою статті є аналіз стану та обґрунтування орієнтирів державної політики стимулювання покращення інвестиційної привабливості сфери торгівлі в Україні. На основі даних офіційної статистики України (обсяги капітальних інвестицій в економіці та торгівлі України, ступінь зносу основних засобів в економіці та торгівлі, оптовий та роздрібний товарооборот в Україні, структура капітальних інвестицій за регіонами України та за джерелами інвестиційних вкладень у торгівлі України) обґрунтовано, що інвестиційна привабливість сфери торгівлі та внутрішнього ринку України не достатня і це слугує ключовим чинником низького рівня фінансово-інвестиційного забезпечення інноваційно-технологічної модернізації та підвищення ефективності в сфері товарного обігу. Визначено стратегічні пріоритети державної політики покращення інвестиційної привабливості економіки назагал та торгівлі і внутрішнього ринку України, які орієнтовані на створення сприятливого інвестиційного середовища, забезпечення високого рівня захисту інтересів та прав інвестора, збільшення обсягів капітальних інвестицій та покращення їх структури, підвищення ефективності інвестиційного процесу та використання інвестицій, розвиток співробітництва у сфері інвестиційної, науково-дослідної та інноваційної діяльності, забезпечення реалізації соціально-економічних функцій інвестування, скерування інвестиційних процесів на вирівнювання дисбалансів та диспропорцій просторово-структурного розвитку внутрішнього ринку України. Визначено інструментарій державного регулювання, реалізація якого дозволяє досягти вказаних стратегічних пріоритетів.
КУЛЬТУРНА ДИПЛОМАТІЯ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ МІЖНАРОДНОЇ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ
Authors: Полякова Ю. В. , Шайда О. Є. , Степанов А. В.
Published: May 2023

Сучасним різновидом дипломатії є культурна дипломатія, яка стає важливим напрямом державної політики і сприяє соціальному, культурному та економічному розвитку країни, поширенню інформації про неї шляхом використання привабливої системи цінностей та культурної спадщини нації. У статті розглядаються аспекти, пов’язані зі становленням культурної дипломатії. Культурна дипломатія як інструмент “м’якої сили” стає актуальним напрямком державної політики через необхідність ефективно вирішувати питання національної безпеки, формування позитивного міжнародного іміджу, стимулювання культурного та економічного розвитку, налагодження глобальних комунікацій. Розглянуто моделі культурної дипломатії, сформовані у світовій практиці: французька, британська та німецька, а також особливості розвитку культурної дипломатії Китаю. Описано приклад успішної культурної дипломатії Італії, яка використовує пропагування культурних цінностей для зміцнення власної конкурентоспроможності на міжнародних ринках, розвитку науково-технологічного та економічного співробітництва. Приділено увагу просуванню національного бренду країни Ukraine Now, що був офіційно схвалений Урядом України і виступає інструментом публічної дипломатії для презентування держави в міжнародному середовищі. Наголошено, що необхідність України позиціонувати себе на світовому рівні через використання низки засобів культурної сфери особливо загострилася через потребу протидіяти агресивній політиці Російської Федерації. Розглянуто зміст Стратегії публічної дипломатії Міністерства закордонних справ України на 2021-2025 роки, яка визначає культурну дипломатію як один із напрямів публічної дипломатії та політики “м’якої сили”, метою якої визначено покращення впізнаваності України та її культурного розмаїття, формування позитивного ставлення громадян інших країн до України. Визначено стратегічні цілі та завдання культурної дипломатії України. Розглянуто функції культурної дипломатії, які виконує Український інститут при Міністерстві закордонних справ України.
"Io ti penso". I gruppi di mutuo aiuto per le famiglie adottive nel contesto dell'associazionismo familiare
Authors: Guerrieri Anna , Centrella Elena
Published: May 2023

In Italia, il sostegno post-adottivo, da tempo vede il volontariato famigliare promuovere la creazione di gruppi di mutuo aiuto, iniziative culturali e azioni di rete. E ipotesi delle autrici che una interessante linea di azione sia l'intervento precoce con le famiglie che si formano, in particolare avvalendosi della risorsa del gruppo di mutuo aiuto vissuto in una dimensione non istituzionale. Tali tipi di interventi precoci si sono gia rivelati efficaci nell'ambito delle famiglie biologiche. Analoga attenzione andrebbe prestata alle famiglie appena formate attraverso l'adozione. Le autrici dopo una preliminare analisi del significato del gruppo di mutuo aiuto in contesto associativo, esplorano, come case-study, l'esperienza di un gruppo specifico, dedicato appunto a famiglie neo-formate, esplicitando alcuni aspetti che possono essere utili nella creazione dei primi legami.
L'attribuzione del cognome nei bambini adottati: un'importante tappa del processo di costruzione identitaria
Authors: Vecchione Guido
Published: May 2023

L'articolo contiene una sintetica ricostruzione della normativa dell'attribuzione del cognome del minore, nelle distinte forme di adozione piena e nei casi particolari e propone, alla luce dell'evoluzione subita dagli istituti, il superamento del tradizionale meccanismo che prevede rigidi automatismi, in funzione del miglior interesse del minore, valutato con riferimento a ciascun caso.
Practice of Pleasure
Authors: Moffatt Ken
Published: May 2023

Do you feel that pleasure and joy are often decentred in helping professions? Join us as we explore this and more with William Gooding and Ricky Varghese.

This event focuses on the principles and expression of pleasure in and as a form of practice. The presenters are steeped in community practice, as well as academic theorizing and clinical work. We discuss the usefulness of psychoanalytic thought for community healing and social justice-focused practice. The presenters discuss what practice looks like that centers on pleasure and why pleasure is dismissed, ignored, or disciplined so often in politics and the helping relationship. 
Evaluate of newborn with jaundice at central teaching hospital of pediatrics in Baghdad : descriptive study
Authors: Sa`ad H. Mohammed  , Manaf Muwafak Ahmed  , Ruaa Allawy Hasan
Published: May 2023

Background: - Neonatal jaundice is a frequent condition at newborns, particularly in the first few days after delivery, and it has to be treated well to prevent complications that might have significant, long-lasting complications.

Objective: - To assess the outcome of newborn jaundice at the central teaching Hospital of pediatrics in Baghdad using different modality of treatments.

Patients and Methods: - A retrospective study is done depending on the medical data of infants have jaundice who were admitted to the neonate units of the central teaching hospital within the period of a year, from May 1st 2020 to May 1st 2021. Blood grouping and total serum bilirubin measurements were taken in each case. Phototherapy, strong phototherapy, and exchange transfusion were utilized to treat the newborn jaundice, depending on its severity.

Results: Total neonates admitted from 1st may2020 to1st may 2021 in neonate unit were 2508 and 855 [34%] have jaundice. the male: female rati0 is [1.6:1], males 516[60.3%], females 339[39.6%]. The Physiol0gical jaundice is the often-frequent cause 285[33.3%] patients. The Prematurity seen in 171[20%] patient and the ABO incompatibility seen in 128[1.3%] and the Rh incompatibility 17[2%] patient, the sepsis found in 16[2%] case and the other causes of hyperbilirubinemia seen in 238[27.8%] patient.  the Phototherapy is the most frequent kind of management used in 513[55%] and intensive phototherapy is applied for 342[40.3%] patients and just 59[7%] of patients treated with exchange transfusion particularly patients with ABO incompatibility 25 [42%] also Rh incompatibility 34 [57.6%] Good decline in TSB level and not require the exchange transfusion is 812 [95%] of patients. Majority of infants 849 [99.55%] discharge with clinical improvement and only 17 [0.3%] of infant’s patients develops kernicterus and 8 patients is dying [0.1%]

Conclusion: Moderate to severe hyperbilirubinemia is still often treated with phototherapy. Intensive phototherapy is beneficial in lowering T.S.B levels, minimizing the need for exchange transfusions, and shortening hospital stays in patients with newborn hyperbilirubinemia.
Histopathological evaluation of docetaxel effects in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis induced in rat model
Authors: Omar Mustafa Alghulami  , Ghaith A. Jasim  , Suzan Yousif Jasim**
Published: May 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune-mediated condition that affects synovial joints. Synovial tissue, cartilage, bone, and less frequently extra-articular structures which in turn experience

inflammatory changes. Paclitaxel's semi-synthetic equivalent, docetaxel, is an anti-neoplastic drug. Methotrexate is a treatment for early RA and may have a mildly negative impact on peptidyl arginine deiminase type 4 fluorescence test. However, 30% of patients fail to complete treatment within the first year due to resistance or side effects. The synovial membrane of Rheumatoid arthritis patient infiltrated with macrophages and neutrophils that express peptidyl arginine deiminase type 4 which their effect in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis lies in the generation of citrullinated neoepitopes that are Anti cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies-targeted.

The purpose of this study: was to assess the anti-inflammatory effects of docetaxel and methotrexate on the joint structure.

Methods: Five groups of eight rats were formed from the 40 male Wister rats. Complete Freund’s adjuvant was injected subcutaneously into rats to induce the disease. The first group is control group which was the only group consists of (healthy untreated) rats. Second group was received complete Freund’s adjuvant. 0.5ml of ordinary saline was intraperitoneally administered to both the control and induction groups. Based on a preliminary experiment, the third group was given intraperitoneally 1 mg/kg/on alternative day docetaxel. The fourth group was given intraperitoneally 1 mg/kg/week of Methotrexate. Fifth group was given a half dose of both Methotrexate and docetaxel concurrently. Arthritis index was measured and Knee joint was histopathological examined.

Results: significant Arthritis Index decrease in docetaxel group (p≤0.05). Significant lowering Histometric scoring (p≤0.05) in docetaxel, and Methotrexate group (cellular hyperplasia, formation of granulation tissue, infiltration of leukocytes, destroying of cartilage and intensity of erosion & Articular cartilage thickness) level in rats induced arthritis. Conclusion:  This study showed that docetaxel may have anti-arthritic effects through their significant lowering Histometric scoring(p≤0.05).
Biochemical and Histopathological evaluation of prostatic tissue under effect of Pterostilbene in benign prostatic hyperplasia rat model
Authors: Mohammed Ridha Jawad  , Ghaith Ali Jasim
Published: May 2023

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH] is the urologic condition that affects elderly men the most frequently Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Benign prostatic hyperplasia must be distinguished from
lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic enlargement. which refers to an enlarged prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia is a purely histological term the development, maintenance, and secretory activity of the prostate and other sex-accessory tissues are stimulated by the presence of certain hormones and growth factors. the pathophysiology of Benign prostatic hyperplasia is significantly influenced by the activity of the enzyme 5α-reductase. It's important to remember that 5-αreductase is responsible for creating Dihydrotestosterone a stronger androgen. Pterostilbene Mostly found in blueberries and grapes and pterostilbene substance with a number of biological properties including anticancer properties. pterostilbene is a lipid-soluble molecule that exists in both cis and trans forms with the latter being more prevalent. The conventional medication for Benign prostatic hyperplasia utilized in this trial was finasteride which inhibits the 5α-reductase enzyme and lowers the amount of Dihydrotestosterone.
Methods: Forty-eight male rats were divided into six groups; the control group consisted of eight rats who received subcutaneous injections of oil vehicle for a period of 42 days. The induction group consisted of eight rats who received subcutaneous injections of testosterone propionate for a period of fourteen days. The finasteride group consisted of eight rats who received finasteride 0.44 mg/kg by oral gavage for a period of twenty-eight days following the induction of Benign prostatic hyperplasia and Pterostilbene 200 group included 8 rats were given pterostilbene 200mg/kg by oral gavage for 28 days after 14 days of Benign prostatic hyperplasia induction. pterostilbene 100 group included 8 rats were given a pterostilbene 100mg/kg per day kg by oral gavage for 28 days after 14 days of induction Benign prostatic hyperplasia dose and the resveratrol group included 8 rats were given a resveratrol 100mg/kg per day kg by oral gavage for 28 days after 14 days of induction Benign prostatic hyperplasia After twenty-eight days.
Results: Histological section of prostate Pterostilbene 200 were similar those in control negative revealed numerous variable sizes alveoli that filled with homogenous eosinophilic secretion, had normal epithelial and stromal tissue.
Conclusion: Pterostilbene have a potent anti-proliferative effect by decrease the hyperplastic nodules for prostate and return epithelial cell to normal and have a very good scavenging activity for free radical [very good as antioxidant] in compare with Vitamin c and resveratrol.
Aim of study: evaluate the effect of Pterostilbene as Anti proliferative on Benign prostatic hyperplasia and assess the antioxidant activity for Pterostilbene by DPPH Assay.
The predictive power of biphasic dissolution approach using Class IV model drug
Authors: Mohammed Abdulzahra Hussein  , Mohanad Naji Sahib
Published: May 2023

This study was aimed to evaluate biphasic dissolution system and its applicability to discriminate between different formulas. Two different tablet formulas of furosemide were prepared using dry compression (F1) and wet granulation (F2). The prepared formulas were evaluated for hardness,

friability and disintegration. Thereafter, monophasic and biphasic dissolution systems were used to compare the dissolution profiles of the prepared formulas with a commercially available tablet. The results of the physical properties of the prepared tablets were within acceptable values. Moreover, there were insignificant differences (P>0.05) between generic product and the prepared formulations. The similarity and difference factors were > 58 and <10, respectively. On the other hand, the biphasic dissolution system results showed significant difference regarding dissolution profiles for all items under investigation. In conclusion, biphasic dissolution system could be a viable tool in assessment in-vitro drug performance as a result of its good discriminatory power.
Examining the causal factors of banking achievements for Islamic banks in Jordanian Islamic banks: An analytical study
Authors: Khatib Abdullah Yusri AL , Malahim Sari Sulaiman , Khanji Ibrahim Marwan , Jaradat Al’a Ata
Published: May 2023

This study focuses on examining the causal factors and determinants of financial banking achievements and performances for the working Jordanian Islamic Banks, including Safwa Islamic bank, International Islamic Arab Bank (IIAB), and Jordan Islamic Bank (JIB) during (2011 – 2021). The study considered the most popular measurements for financial banking performances, namely Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Assets (ROA), and dividend yield (DY) as dependent variables. Additionally, the factors of independent variables were measured by quick liquidity ratio, investments and cash to the summation of total deposits, shareholders’ equity to facilities of credit, and equity ratios. The findings showed a positive and significant influence and impact of investments and currency to the summation of aggregate deposits and equity ratio on return on equity, and a negative significant impact of shareholders’ equity on return on equity. However, there was a negative but not significant influence of liquidity (quick) ratio on ROE. Furthermore, the findings indicated a positive and significant impact of investments and currency (cash) to aggregate banking deposits and equity ratio on return on assets, but there was a negative but not significant impact for liquidity quick ratio and shareholders’ equity to credit facilities on return on assets. The liquidity (quick) ratio had a significant and negative impact on dividend yield. Although there was a positive but insignificant impact of investments and cash to the summation of total deposits and equity ratios on dividend yield, there was a greater negative and insignificant impact from shareholders’ equity to credit facilities on dividend yield.
The mediating role of common stock's liquidity between ownership structure characteristics and corporation's value: Evidence from emerging markets
Authors: Wagdi Osama , Farouk Mohamed , Abdou Shereen Aly Hussien Aly
Published: May 2023

The study investigated the mediating role of common stock liquidity between ownership structure characteristics and a corporation's value in emerging markets. A quantitative approach was adopted for seventy non-financial listed corporations from seven markets, including Brazil, Egypt, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Turkey. The data was collected annually from 2012 to 2021. After removing the outliers using winnowing at 1% and testing the stationary data, the study discovered that ownership structure characteristics and Common Stock’s Liquidity, under the control variables, determine the corporation's value in emerging markets by 69.35% according to panel data analysis but by 69.1% according to hierarchical regression analysis. Finally, the study found that Common Stock Liquidity played a significant mediating role, resulting in an average increase of 47.7% in interpreting the change in the value of the corporation in emerging markets. Therefore, common stock liquidity has a significant impact on the value of a corporation and should not be overlooked by top management and investors when making investment decisions in the stock exchange. Thus, common stock liquidity is one of the factors that create value for shareholders in emerging markets.
Система протиповітряної оборони України в умовах збройної агресії
Authors: Крикун П. М. , Павленко В. І. , Корендович В. С.
Published: May 2023

У статті розглянуті основні аспекти стійкості системи протиповітряної оборони в протистоянні збройній агресії Росії та основні трансформаційні процеси щодо створення інтегрованої системи протиповітряної та протиракетної оборони України. Визначаються основні напрями розбудови інтегрованої системи протиповітряної та протиракетної оборони.
Особливості підготовки та проведення командно-штабних тренувань в умовах воєнного стану
Authors: Баталюк В. І. , Павлюк О. О. , Тіхонов Г. М.
Published: May 2023

На основі опублікованих джерел, а також особистого досвіду військової служби авторів досліджуються особливості порядку підготовки та проведення командно-штабних тренувань в умовах воєнного стану. Розглянуті варіант заходів, які проводяться під час безпосередньої підготовки до тренування, та варіант методики розіграшу бойових дій у процесі проведення командно-штабних тренувань з урахуванням стандартів НАТО і доктринальних документів, адаптованих до цих стандартів. Проаналізований понятійно-категорійний апарат щодо підготовки та проведення командно-штабних тренувань. Надані рекомендації щодо підготовки та проведення командно-штабних тренувань за умов воєнного стану, які даватимуть змогу в короткі терміни ефективно підготувати органи військового управління та військові частини до виконання поставлених бойових завдань під час воєнного стану.
Keefektifan teams games tournament dan make a macth dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika
Authors: Anita Nurwidia  , Samsi Haryanto  , Mulyoto
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) Untuk mengetahui perbedaan pengaruh penerapan model Teams Games Tournament dan Make A Macth terhadap hasil belajar Matematika; (2) Untuk mengetahui perbedaan pengaruh siswa yang memiliki aktivitas tinggi dengan siswa yang memiliki aktivitas rendah terhadap hasil belajar Matematika; dan (3) Untuk mengetahui interaksi pengaruh model Teams Games Tournament dan Make A Macth dengan aktivitas belajar tinggi dan rendah terhadap hasil belajar Matematika. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian ekspererimen. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan soal tes pilihan ganda. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis varians dua jalan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) Terdapat perbedaan pengaruh model Teams Games Tournament dan Make A Macth terhadap hasil belajar Matematika (2) Terdapat perbedaan pengaruh siswa yang memiliki aktivitas tinggi dan rendah terhadap hasil belajar Matematika. (3) Tidak terdapat interaksi pengaruh model Teams Games Tournament dan Make A Macth dengan aktivitas belajar tinggi dan rendah terhadap hasil belajar Matematika.
A productive exposition for the thermal post buckling problem of orthotropic circular plates by using relevant admissible function for lateral displacement
Authors: Anju V Nair  , Abdul Rahman Mohd Kasim  , Mohd Zuki Salleh
Published: May 2023

A suitable mathematical formulation is used to study the thermal post buckling problem of orthotropic circular plates is presented herein. The total energy equation is reduced by assuming algebraic function for lateral displacement w. The radial tension per unit length is calculated by substituting the value of orthotropic parameter under simply supported and clamped boundary conditions. The thermal post buckling load carrying capacity of the plate is evaluated using integrated average for various values of orthotropic parameter β, and the numerical results obtained from the present investigation are compared with the results obtained from the known literatures. The results obtained for both cases are concurs well with reference values and the numerical results using integrated average shows more accurate values for the post buckling load.
Die Rolle des Deminutivsuffix k in der ungarischen und wogulischen deverbalen Zeitwörterbildung
Authors: Mészöly Gedeon
Published: May 2023

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ANALISIS KEKUATAN STRUKTUR RUMAH PANGGUNG TERHADAP GAYA GEMPA
Authors: Bahri Samsul , Kamil Insannul
Published: May 2023

Abstrak
Hunian vernakular adalah karya masyarakat yang digali dari potensi setempat sesuai dengan daya dukung lingkungannya sehingga menghasilkan kekhasan produk tersendiri antara kelompok masyarakat satu dengan yang lainnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengkaji perilaku struktur hunian vernakular Suku Rejang Desa Gunung Alam dalam merespon gaya gempa. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan tahapan sebagai berikut: survai lapangan dengan melakukan pengukuran secara langsung dan detail terhadap semua elemen penyusun rumah. Membuat model struktur digital. Menganalisis model struktur dengan bantuan perangkat lunak SAP 2000. Membuat simulasi respon model struktur terhadap beberapa jenis beban gempa. Menganalisis kapasitas elemen struktur rumah dan dibandingkan dengan tegangan lentur yang terjadi pada saat terjadi pembebanan ekstrim dan gempa rencana kala ulang 50 tahun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa analisis kapasitas elemen struktur rumah Ibu Kabat mengacu pada SNI 7973-2013 dengan nilai desain acuan dimodifikasi, kapasitas elemen balok kayu lebih besar 12,87% dibandingkan dengan tegangan lentur balok yang terjadi. Elemen struktur kolom kayu, nilai hasil persamaan interaksi lebih rendah 49,880%. Fakta lapangan menunjukkan bahwa rumah panggung di Desa Gunung Alam yang telah berusia lebih dari     50 tahun, sampai saat ini masih kuat dan tetap berdiri kokoh.
ANALISA KOMPETENSI KERJA TUKANG BESI BETON SULAWESI TENGAH (STUDI KASUS PROYEK GEDUNG DI KOTA PALU)
Authors: Asnudin Andi , Kartini Andi
Published: May 2023

Pentingnya pengetahuan dan kompetensi kerja dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan gedung dalam rangka mencapai kualitas sasaran kerja yang telah ditetapkan maka perlu dilakukan uji penerapan standar bagi tenaga kerja yang memiliki peranan penting dalam pembangunan proyek gedung salah satunya yaitu tukang besi beton. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan kompetensi kerja tukang besi beton studi kasus proyek gedung yang ada di Kota Palu dan sekitarnya berdasarkan RSKKNI tukang besi beton tahun 2009. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur, pengumpulan data primer dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap tukang besi beton yang pernah dan sedang menangani proyek gedung. Data diolah dengan metode statistik menggunakan Rank Relative Index (RRI). Hasil penelitian 27 responden pada 6 proyek gedung yang ada di Kota Palu dan sekitarnya menunjukkan bahwa penerapan kompetensi kerja tukang besi beton yang diterapkan oleh tukang besi yaitu perakitan tulangan besi beton sesuai gambar kerja, membaca dan mempelajari gambar dengan teliti, tulangan dipotong panjangnya sesuai dengan gambar dan kebutuhan tulangan, tulangan besi beton disiapkan sesuai dengan gambar kerja. Sedangkan standar kompetensi kerja tukang besi beton yang kurang diterapkan oleh tukang besi beton yaitu penggunaan APD(Alat Pelindung Diri) dan APK(Alat Pengaman Kerja).

Kata Kunci : Tukang Besi Beton,  Kompetensi, RSKKNI
ANALISIS KERENTANAN JARINGAN JALAN KARENA PUTUSNYA RUAS JALAN MAYJEN SUTOYO TANAH PATAH KOTA BENGKULU AKIBAT DAMPAK BENCANA LIKUIFAKSI
Authors: Hardiansyah Hardiansyah , Hadiguna Rika Ampuh
Published: May 2023

Jalan Mayjen Sutoyo, Kelurahan Tanah Patah merupakan salah satu akses utama yang mewadahi aktifitas transportasi warga Kota Bengkulu. Ruas Jalan yang memiliki arus lalu lintas padat ini juga memiliki risiko terjadi likuifaksi. Berdasarkan pengalaman bencana gempa bumi tahun 2007 dengan kekuatan 7,9 SR banyak bangunan disekitar ruas jalan ini yang mengalami keruntuhan akibat likuifaksi, yang bukan tidak mungkin suatu saat akan meruntuhkan ruas jalan tersebut. Maka dalam penelitian ini dilakukan pemodelan lalu lintas untuk memprediksi kemampuan ruas jalan disekitar Jalan Mayjen Sutoyo dalam melayani lalu lintas termasuk untuk kepentingan logistik saat bencana. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui kerentanan jaringan jalan sekitar yang terdampak apabila ruas jalan Mayjen Sutoyo putus akibat bencana likuifaksi melalui pendekatan Indeks Kerentanan INVEF. Menggunakan data survei arus lalu lintas jam puncak ruas jalan wilayah studi selanjutnya dilakukan pemodelan lalu lintas pada kondisi harian dan saat ruas jalan Mayjen Sutoyo putus. Hasil pemodelan kondisi harian divalidasi dan didapatkan nilai R2 sebesar 0,87 atau 87%. Hasil analisis pemodelan jaringan jalan dengan skenario putusnya ruas jalan Mayjen Sutoyo menunjukkan terjadinya peningkatan volume lalu lintas pada beberapa ruas jalan. Hasil dari perhitungan Indeks Kerentanan menunjukkan bahwa ruas jalan yang mengalami kerentanan adalah ruas Jalan Danau, Jalan Merapi Raya, Jalan Flamboyan, Jalan Seruni, Jalan Indragiri dan Jalan Pembangunan.

Kata Kunci: Pemodelan, Indeks Kerentanan, Jalan, Likuifaksi, lalu lintas
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN ABU SEKAM PADI SEBAGAI BAHAN PENGGANTI ABU BATU DALAM CAMPURAN ASPHALT CONCRETE – WEARING COURSE (AC-WC) TERHADAP PARAMETER MARSHALL
Authors: Resy Victoria  , Ade Nurdin  , M.Nuklirullah
Published: May 2023

Asphalt Concrete Wearing Course (AC-WC) is the topmost layer or also known as the wear layer on the pavement which must be designed to be water-resistant, weather-resistant, and strong enough to withstand the weight of the vehicle's wheels. The AC-WC mixture consists of constituent materials, namely coarse aggregate, fine aggregate and filler. In this study, rice husk ash was used as a substitute for stone dust in the AC-WC mixture with variations in the rice husk ash mixture, namely 5%, 10%, 15%, 50%, 75% and 100%. This study aims to determine how much influence and comparison of the use of rice husk ash as a substitute for stone dust in the mixture (AC-WC) on Marshall parameters. The test was carried out with guidelines on the 2018 bina marga specification. From the results of tests carried out in the laboratory, the values ​​of the marshall parameters were obtained, namely: rice husk ash could not increase the flow value, the stability value and the marshall quotient (MQ) increased with the use of rice husk ash in variation of 5%, the variation of 10% and 15% can not meet the VIM value. Variations 50%, 75% and 100% can not be tested marshall.
Цифрові інструменти системи контролю в електронному бізнесі
Authors: Bondarenko Svіtlana , Ivanchenkova Larysa , Minakova Svetlana , Butenko Tatiyna
Published: May 2023

Мета роботи: обговорення переваг та недоліків різних цифрових інструментів системи контролю в Е-бізнесі.

Метод дослідження: використано загальнонаукові та спеціальні методи дослідження, метод експертних оцінок.

Практична цінність дослідження: систематизовані: інструменти моніторингу та аналізу відвідуваності сайту, аналізу змісту сайту, збору та аналізу поведінкових даних користувачів, електронного контролю документообігу та транзакцій, автоматизованого контролю фінансової звітності тощо. Ці інструменти дозволяють контролювати різні аспекти електронного бізнесу та виявляти можливі порушення в роботі бізнесу.

Цінність дослідження: виділяються проблемні питання: (1) яким чином інструментами цифрового контролю можна забезпечувати впровадження інноваційних рішень та стратегій, зокрема, залучати та зберігати клієнтів, аналізувати ринок та конкурентну ситуацію, а також робити більш точні прогнози попиту на товари і послуги; (2) якими інструментами цифрового контролю можна додатково зменшувати витрати на зберігання та управління запасами, що може дозволити підприємствам знизити витрати та підвищити ефективність управління ланцюгом постачання.

Тип статті: теоретична.