bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Artificial intelligence and decision problems: The need for an ethical context
Authors: Verdegay José Luis , Lamata M. Teresa , Pelta David , Cruz Carlos
Published: November 2022

Computers process information and make decisions. Until recently, the decisions they made were not complex, but due to the incessant technological advances that are taking place, systems based on artificial intelligence are achieving levels of competence in decision-making that in many contexts equal or surpass those of humans. These are autonomous decision-making systems that, although they can increase the capacity and efficiency of people in their fields of action, they could also replace them, something that is of concern to society as a whole. Avoiding dysfunctions in these systems is a priority social, scientific and technological objective, which requires theoretical models that include all the richness and variety of decision problems, that precisely define the elements that characterize them and that address the ethical principles that should guide their operation. This article describes each of these aspects in separate sections.
Research on object placement method based on trajectory recognition in Metaverse
Authors: Lang Ke , Nie Xiaoying , Huai Yongjian , Chen Yuanyuan
Published: November 2022

Many studies focus on only one aspect while placing objects in virtual reality environment, such as efficiency, accuracy or interactivity. However, striking a balance between these aspects and taking into account multiple indicators is important as it is the key to improving user experience. Therefore, this paper proposes an efficient and interactive object placement method for recognizing controller trajectory in virtual reality environment. For creating user-friendly feedback, we visualize the intersection of the ray and the scene by linking the controller motion information and the ray. The trajectory is abstracted as point-clouds for matching, and the corresponding object is instantiated at the center of the trajectory. To verify the interactive performance and user satisfaction with this method, we carry out a study on user experience. The results show that both the efficiency and interaction interest are improved by applying our new method, which provides a good idea for the interactive design of virtual reality layout applications.
Relationship between collection and NFT and metaverses in education
Authors: Ruiz Mendoza Karla Karina , González García Azucena Yoselin
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this work is to analyze the relationship between the consumption of collective goods and a new digital market. In this case, from the use of blockchain technology (such as cryptocurrency and crypto art) to understanding how education can develop with the rise of digital multiculturalism. Therefore, in the current work, we have analyzed what is the conceptual relationship of collection in history. Now, at the second moment, we have developed the description of cryptocurrency blockchain, and then analyzed NFT. Finally, it reviews metaverse’s education and vision and how to use these new digital technologies in order to put forward typical suggestions and reflections in the field of education.
Metaverse in a virtual education context
Authors: Barráez-Herrera Douglas Pastor
Published: November 2022

An important approach to the use of emerging technologies is the virtual ecosystem in the field of education, which ensures the creation of an interactive and multi-sensor immersive environment connected to multi-user online applications, resulting in events with extraordinary technological developments on the Internet. The purpose of this demonstrative article is to explore the characteristics and influence of 3D tools in the teaching process. The survey is divided into two main formal parts: the first part is the emerging destructive technology trends, including the emergence of technology, mobile devices and innovative digital training scenarios; the second part describes the virtual world as a multi-sensor tool, because the potential provided by the initial scene of virtual reality is used as a training resource in the culture of educational network. Writing is carried out under the explanatory paradigm supported by the viewpoint of qualitative methodology; the technique of calculating reading through heuristics. Similarly, a comprehensive review of printed and digital resources has been carried out, such as books, magazines, dictionaries, papers, online newspapers, web pages, audio-visual document management, illustrations, videos, etc. Finally, the question was raised: to what extent does meta text affect the teaching process based on virtual education background? The development of the whole survey is revealed by combining key words.
Editorial
Authors: Pan Zhigeng
Published: November 2022

The metaverse has been described as the third Internet revolution, a virtual society and social network that mirrors real scenarios through a decentralized architecture. It is a new future form of the Internet that integrates various new technologies, and its combination with the education field has great potential. In the post-epidemic era, the shape of education has undergone significant changes, evolving continuously towards large-scale, digital, virtualized and intelligent.
Psychological Consequences of COVID-19 on Health Care Workers
Authors: Serdarevic Amra , Lepuzanovic Muhamed , Sulejmanpasic Gorana , Hajric Selma , Bajramagic Nermina
Published: November 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression among health care workers, which can negatively affect the health and well-being of individuals. Although the WHO stressed the importance of nurturing mental health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, a more significant response focused on this area was still lacking in most countries. Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the differences in the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in healthcare professionals in relation to exposure to contact with COVID-19 positive patients, as well as to examine the differences and correlation of sociodemographic characteristics of health workers in the experience of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Methods: The research included 266 respondents, and it used a socio-demographic questionnaire and the DASS-21 scale. Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis test and Spearman correlation coefficient were used in data processing. Results: The prevalence of high to extremely high symptoms of depression was reported in 45.49% of employees, anxiety 63.91% and stress 23.22%. Those who have been in continuous contact with COVID-19 positive patients, or 27.07%, report experiencing high or extremely high symptoms of depression, 36.60%, high to extremely high symptoms of anxiety, and 22.18% high to extremely high symptoms of stress. Discussion: The degree of self-care and family care, education level, and work experience were found to be a statistically significant factor in experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Workers who were more in contact with COVID19 patients reported a higher degree of symptom on the DASS-21 scale. Those employees with more work experience had previously encountered similar situations of uncertainty and pressure, had better developed defense mechanisms, and showed less pronounced symptoms. A higher level of education often implies a higher degree of involvement in active treatment around each patient, which results in more responsibility and pressure in a given situation. Conclusion: High levels of stress, anxiety and depression in healthcare workers can lead to repercussions in their work with patients. Therefore, the mental health of health workers should be put in focus, as a very important part of the public health problem during the COVID19 pandemic.
Using light and melatonin in the management of New Zealand White rabbits
Authors: Balabel T
Published: November 2022

Lighting system is a stimulant for reproduction in some species (Horses) and an inhibitor for others (Sheep). This study started on September 1st and planned to study the effects of different lighting regimes and melatonin treatment on the receptivity and performance of 78 (60-does and 18-bucks) New Zealand White rabbits, which were reared in a private Rabbitary in Menuofia Governorate, Egypt. These rabbits were randomly assigned to six treatment groups of 10 does and three bucks for each (8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 hours light (HL) and melatonin- treated). Ejaculate traits, sexual activity of bucks, sexual receptivity and reproductive performance of does were recorded. Results revealed that exposure of rabbits to long photoperiods (14 and 16HL) or treatment with melatonin improved the quantity and quality of ejaculate traits and buck sexual activity. Moreover, does sexual receptivity, feed intake, litter size and weight at birth and weaning were increased by long photoperiods (14 and 16HL) or treatment with melatonin. On the other hand, gestation period and pre-weaning mortality rate were decreased. It can be concluded that application of long photoperiods is beneficial to rabbit producers and 14 HL : 10 hours dark is optimal for satisfying the biological requirements of the rabbits. Finally, the light schedules can be used for biostimulation instead of melatonin.
Caesarean of Lion (Panthera leo) at Dulahajra Safari Park, Bangladesh
Authors: Khan S , No author No author , No author No author , Hassan M , Uddin M , Rahman Z , Epstein G
Published: November 2022

A six years eight months pregnant lioness at the Dulahajara Safari Park, Chakoria, Cox�s Bazar, Bangladesh, was presented with dystocia. This paper described the pre-, intra- and postoperative procedures including anesthetic protocol carried out and performing a caesarean section to remove dead fetuses and the successful recovery of the lioness without complications.
Physical and morphometric characterization of indigenous cattle of Assam
Authors: Kayastha R , No author No author , Zaman G , Haque R
Published: November 2022

The present investigation was undertaken to study the physical and morphometric characteristics in indigenous cattle of Assam. The data pertain to 339 indigenous cattle of different categories. The physical characteristics included colour pattern of body coat, muzzle, tail switch, hoof and horn. Body length, height at wither, heart girth, pouch girth, length of tail, switch, neck, ear and head were taken up for morphometric characterization. The main body coat colour of indigenous cattle was brown (31.18%) followed by white (28.53%), fawn (15.29%), grey (13.53%), black (4.41%) and mixed (7.06%). The prominent colour of tail switch was black (74.53%). Most of animals had black muzzle (86.47%), black hooves (84.71%) and black horn (100%). Morphometric characteristics data obtained were classified according to location, age group and sex of the animal. The means for body length, height at wither, heart girth, pouch girth, length of tail, switch, neck, ear and head were 83.668�0.590, 91.942�0.55, 113.146�0.738, 121.181�0.761, 54.196�0.527, 26.098�0.186, 32.705�0.166, 18.131�0.111 and 35.035�0.195 cm respectively. Age and sex had significant effect on all the morphometric characters however, location effect was non significant. The indigenous cattle of Assam are comparatively smaller in size than most of the recognized breeds of cattle however coat colour showed sizeable variation. The data generated for indigenous cattle of Assam would be useful to characterize them.
Surgical replacement of iatrogenically prolapsed penis in a dromedary camel
Authors: Siddiqui M , Qubati M
Published: November 2022

Prolapse of the penis through an iatrogenic incision on the right side of the preputial base in a five year old dromedary camel was handled surgically and the organ was successfully replaced into the preputial cavity. The condition occurred as a result of draining an abscess at the base of the prepuce by a quack about eight months earlier. The reason to report this case lies in its peculiarity that although the penis remained outside the preputial cavity for about eight months exposed to the external environment, yet no complications pertaining to its fragile tissue and urination occurred during this long period as seen in cases of paraphimosis.
Inter relationship between some routine semen evaluation parameters in Jersey X local hill cattle crossbred bulls
Authors: Sharma M , Singh M , No author No author , Jasial S
Published: November 2022

The present study was conducted with an objective of establishing a relationship between various routine semen evaluation parameters. Work was conducted at Sperm Station Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, on the semen from five Jersey X local hill cattle crossbred breeding bulls. A total of 40 ejaculates (8 from each bull), were analysed at five different stages of processing namely post dilution, post equilibration, post thaw and after 1 and 2 hours incubation post thaw at 37°C for progressive motility, live dead count, reaction to hypo-osmotic solution, acrosomal integrity and gross morphological abnormalities. The results of the study revealed a highly significant (P<0.01) correlation between the various semen evaluation parameters except for the gross morphological abnormalities where there was a significant (P<0.05) negative correlation between the acrosomal integrity and gross morphological abnormalities.
Efficacy of different methanolic plant extracts on anti-methanogenesis, rumen fermentation and gas production kinetics in vitro
Authors: Sirohi S , Pandey N
Published: November 2022

The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of methanolic extracts of three plants, mehandi (Lawsonia inermis), jaiphal (Myristica fragrans) and green chili (Capsicum annuum) on methanogenesis, rumen fermentation and fermentation kinetic parameters by in vitro gas production techniques. Single dose of each plant extract (1 ml / 30 ml buffered rumen fluid) and two sorghum fodder containing diets (high and low fiber diets) were used for evaluating the effect on methanogenesis and rumen fermentation pattern, while sequential incubations (0, 1, 2, 3, 6 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 and 96 h) were carried out for gas production kinetics. Results showed that methane production was reduced, ammonia nitrogen was increased significantly, while no significant effect was found on pH and protozoal population following addition of different plant extracts in both diets except mehandi. Green chili significantly reduced digestibility of dry matter, total fatty acid and acetate concentration at incubation with sorghum based high and low fiber diets. Among all treatments, green chili increased potential gas production, while jaiphal decreased the gas production rate constant significantly. The present results demonstrate that methanolic extracts of different plants are promising rumen modifying agents. They have the potential to modulate the methane production, potential gas production, gas production rate constant, dry matter digestibility and microbial biomass synthesis.
Clinical and ultrasonographic findings of some ocular conditions in sheep and goats
Authors: Tookhy O , Tharwat and
Published: November 2022

This study was carried out to describe the ultrasonographic findings in relation to the clinical symptoms of some common ocular conditions in sheep and goats. Fifty animals (32 goats and 18 sheep) with different ocular problems were examined. Ultrasonographic examination was performed using a B-mode ocular ultrasound unit, and the structure of the globe was evaluated at a depth of 4-6 cm. Early cases (n=35, 70%) showed varying ocular conditions; hypopyon, (n=8, 16%), stromal abscesses, (n=4, 8%), and anterior uveitis (n=23, 46%). Hypopyon appeared clinically as a white or yellowish material in the anterior chamber, and ultrasonographically as a hyperechoic mass in the anterior chamber. Severe iridocyclitis was noticed in acute cases of infectious keratoconjunctivitis (IKC) accompanied by blepharospasm, photophobia, excessive tearing and eyelid margin crust formation. Ultrasonographically, the pupil appeared constricted with increased hyperechoic thickening of the ciliary body. In chronic cases of IKC, corneal pigmentation (n=5, 10%) and cataract (n=10, 20%) were seen. Ultrasonographically the type and degree of cataract were diagnosed. The present study provides an inside view of the inner ocular structures during the course of certain eye diseases where ophthalmoscopic examination is not possible. Our findings, although preliminary, are relevant for the more complete diagnosis of certain external ocular conditions in sheep and goat herds.
TRIXcell+, a new long-term boar semen extender containing whey protein with higher preservation capacity and litter size
Authors: Berg B , No author No author , Reesink J
Published: November 2022

It was the aim of the present study to test whey as protective protein for the sperm cell in the long-term boar semen preservation medium TRIXcell. Analyses of sperm cell motility using computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) indicated that the whey protein Porex has a similar protective effect as bovine serum albumin (BSA) in maintaining viability of stored boar sperm. Boar sperm diluted in TRIXcell+ maintains commercially acceptable motility (>60%) for 10 days, while swine sperm diluted in the semen preservation medium Beltsville Thawing Solution (BTS) maintains commercially acceptable motility (>60%) for 3-5 days for most boars. To test the on-farm fertility performance of TRIXcell+ compared to BTS, inseminations were started on 35 commercial pig production farms in the summer of 2006. During the period of July 2006 until July 2012 for each farm and each calendar year the mean farrowing rate and litter size for semen diluted in TRIXcell+ and stored for 3-5 days was found higher than that of semen stored for 1-2 days in BTS. Based on data gained from a total of 583.749 sows inseminated through the years 2006-2012, the mean farrowing rate for semen diluted in TRIXcell+ and BTS was 90.4 ± 4.0 and 87.9 ± 3.6, respectively, which is not significantly different. Based on the same data, the mean total number of piglets born alive for semen diluted in TRIXcell+ and BTS was 14.2 ± 0.7 and 13.6 ± 0.6, respectively, which is significantly different. We conclude that whey protein can effectively be used in the long-term preservation medium TRIXcell resulting in a higher litter size.
Serosurveillance of infectious agents in equines of the Central Valley of Costa Rica
Authors: nez D , Dolz J
Published: November 2022

Blood samples from 181 equines from the Central Valley of Costa Rica were collected in the year 2012 to determine the presence of antibodies against selected infectious agents in horses and to determine the risk factors associated with these agents. The presence of antibodies against Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV), Equine Herpes Virus 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4), West Nile Virus (WNV), Influenza A Virus (IAV), Equine Viral Arteritis Virus (EVAV), Babesia caballi, Theileria equi, Neospora caninum and Chlamydia abortus was determined using commercial assays, and risk factors associated with seropositivity to the different infectious agents was established. The most seroprevalent agent detected was EHV-4 (96.7%), followed by WNV (44.2%), and IAV (41.8%). Horses >3 years, used for work or sports, and with access to pastures, had significantly increased probability to be seropositive to WNV, whereas horses used for breeding and recreational purposes, being stabled, and without access to pastures, had significantly greater probability to be seropositive to IAV. Seroprevalence to B. caballi (19.9%) was lower than to T. equi (38.1%). For B. caballi, access to pastures was determined as a risk factor, whereas being older than 3 years was established as a risk factor for T. equi. Low seroprevalences were determined for EHV-1 (5.0%), EVAV (5.0%), C. abortus (4.8%), and N. caninum (4.4%). Mares having history of abortion were more likely to be seropositive to EHV-1, whereas horses >3 years, used for work and sports, and mares having multiple parturitions, were more likely to be seropositive to N. caninum. None of the horses were seropositive to EIAV. Earlier, only diseases caused by EIAV, WNV and piroplasmosis were reported in Costa Rica. The present study however, determined the presence of carriers for EHV-1, EHV-4, and EIAV.
Innocuity and immune response to Brucella melitensis Rev.1 vaccine in camels (Camelus dromedarius)
Authors: Benkirane A , Idrissi A , No author No author , Balogh A
Published: November 2022

A field trial was conducted in a camel brucellosis-free herd to evaluate antibody response to the Brucella melitensis Rev.1 vaccine in camels and assess shedding of the vaccine strain in milk. Twenty eight camels were divided into four groups according to their age and vaccination route. Groups A (n=3) and B (n=3) consisted of non-pregnant lactating female camels, vaccinated through subcutaneous and conjunctival routes, respectively. Groups C (n=10) consisted of 8-11 months old calves vaccinated through conjunctival route. The rest of the herd (n=12) composed of female and young camels were not vaccinated and were considered as the control group. Each animal from groups A, B and C was given the recommended dose of 2 x 109 colony forming units of Rev.1 vaccine irrespective of age or route of vaccination. Blood samples were collected from all the animals at the time of vaccination and at weekly, bi-weekly and monthly interval until 32 weeks post vaccination and from controls at weeks 8 and 24. The serological tests used were modified Rose Bengal Test, sero-agglutination test, and an indirect Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Milk samples were collected from all vaccinated female camels and tested for the presence of Rev.1 vaccine strain. Most vaccinated animals started to show an antibody response at week 2 and remained positive until week 16. By week 20 post-vaccination all animals in the three groups were tested negative for Brucella antibodies. Bacteriological analysis of milk samples did not allow any isolation of Brucella melitensis. All samples were found Brucella negative in PCR analysis. The results of this study indicate that the Rev.1 vaccine induces seroconversion in camels. Rev.1 vaccine strain is not excreted in the milk of camels. These findings are promising as to the safe use of the Rev.1 vaccine in camels.
Foreign body-induced changes in the reticular contraction pattern of sheep observed with M-mode ultrasonography
Authors: Morgado A , No author No author , Sucupira M , Hagen G
Published: November 2022

In the pre-experimental period of a clinical trial, an apparently clinically healthy sheep fitted with ruminal and abomasal cannulas showed changes in the reticular contraction pattern visualized in M-mode ultrasonogram. Radiographic examination revealed a blunt metal screw in its reticulum. By the time change in the reticular motility through the ultrasound examination was detected, the animal had still not expressed any behavioral changes. A description of the clinical case, follow-up of the findings and laboratory data, like white blood cell count, serum pepsinogen and fibrinogen concentrations, were presented. The foreign body was removed through the ruminal cannula and reticular contraction tended to normal. An association of the contraction pattern with measured clinical data was possible, leading to the conclusion that use of M-mode ultrasonography has a potential application in similar clinical situations.
Haemangiosarcoma in a captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica)
Authors: Vercammen F , No author No author , Brandt J , Brantegem L , Ducatelle L
Published: November 2022

A 2.7-year-old male captive Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) died unexpectedly without preceding symptoms. Gross necropsy revealed liver and lung tumours, which proved to be haemangiosarcomas by histopathology. Some of the liver tumours were ruptured, leading to massive intra-abdominal haemorrhage and death. Haemangiosarcomas are rare in domestic and exotic felids, occurring in skin, thoracic-abdominal cavity and bones. Although these tumours mainly appear to be occurring in older cats, they are sometimes observed in younger animals, as in the present case. This is the first description of haemangiosarcoma in a young Asiatic lion.
Perceptions of veterinary admissions committee members of undergraduate credits earned from community colleges or online compared to traditional 4-year institutions
Authors: Kogan L , No author No author , Stewart S , Hellyer R
Published: November 2022

Veterinary admission committees are asked to create and implement a fair, reliable, and valid system to select the candidates most likely to succeed in veterinary school from a large pool of applicants. Although numerous studies have explored grade point average (GPA) as a predictive value of later academic success, there has been little attention paid to how and where an applicant acquires his/her undergraduate coursework. Quality of academic program is an important component of applicant files, and it is suggested that the source of a candidate’s coursework might influence admissions committee decisions, perhaps even outside of the committee’s immediate awareness. Options for undergraduate education include taking classes at a traditional four-year institution, a community college, or online. This study provides an overview of the current state of online courses and community colleges in the US as a foundation to explore the views of veterinary admissions committee members pertaining to coursework completed at traditional residential 4-year schools or at community colleges and whether they are delivered on campus or online (at either type of institution). Survey participants reported a pattern of preference for traditional four-year residential coursework compared to online or community college courses. These results are interesting given the exponential growth of students taking online courses and data showing community colleges are providing a successful gateway to obtaining a four-year degree. This also points to the need for admission committees to discuss potential biases since the information about type of school and/or course may not be consistently available for all applicants. Finally, at a time when admitting a diverse class of students is a goal of many programs, it is of special concern that there are potential biases against courses taken online or from community colleges - venues that tend to draw a more diverse population than traditional 4-year universities.
Detection of antibodies against Chlamydophila abortus in Costa Rican sheep flocks
Authors: Blanco R , Dolz G , Caballero D , iga J
Published: November 2022

A total of 359 sheep samples from 15 flocks were analyzed for the presence of antibodies against Chlamydophila abortus using a commercial Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Antibodies were detected in 19 (5.29%) sheep from 12 (80%) flocks. Seropositive animals were found in all analyzed regions (Central, Chorotega, Atlantic Huetar, North Huetar and Central Pacific) determining prevalence between 0.28% and 4.4%, and intra-flock positivity between 3.7% and 25.0%. The survey revealed two risk factors associated with seropositivity; introducing animals (males and females), embryos, or semen from other farms or from abroad without any sanitary certification, and flocks not having quarantine areas or separated boxes for diseased animals. No clinical signs of disease were observed in positive seroreactors. C. abortus seems to be present in Costa Rica in a very low prevalence in sheep flocks. Further studies, to isolate the bacteria are required. Finally, implementation of control measures to prevent the spread of C. abortus is recommended.
Aging effect on plasma metabolites and hormones concentrations in riding horses
Authors: Kawasumi K , Yamamoto M , Koide M , Okada Y , Mori N , Yamamoto I , Arai T
Published: November 2022

Age effects on plasma metabolites, hormone concentrations, and enzyme activities related to energy metabolism were investigated in 20 riding horses. Animals were divided into two groups: young (3-8 years) and aged (11-18 years). They were clinically healthy, and not obese. Plasma adiponectin (ADN) concentrations in aged horses were significantly lower than those in young horses (mean±SE, 6.5±1.3 µg mL-1 vs, 10.9±1.7 µg mL-1, Mann-Whitney U test, respectively; P=0.0233). Plasma non-esterified fatty acid levels and Insulin and malondialdehyde concentrations in aged group tended to increase compared to those in young group although there were not significant differences statistically. In aged group, malate dehydrogenase/lactate dehydrogenase (M/L) ratio, which is considered an energy metabolic indicator, did not change significantly compared to that in young group. Present data suggest that aging may negatively affect nutrition metabolism, but not induce remarkable changes in M/L ratio in riding horses.
Harmonizing Open Licenses among Online Databases of Enthusiast Communities: Challenges for the Legal Integration of Databases in the Japanese Visual Media Graph Project
Authors: Kacsuk Zoltán , Pfeffer Magnus , Schroff Simone , Roth Martin
Published: November 2022

The Japanese Visual Media Graph project has created a knowledge graph for researchers working on popular Japanese visual media by combining data compiled by various enthusiast online communities. In order to open up the knowledge graph to researchers around the globe, the databases needed to be integrated legally. This article discusses the hurdles we encountered in this integration process and the solution we settled on to overcome these problems. We provide a brief look at the complexity of the legal protection afforded to databases, which we found to be an important source of problems even for communities that attempted to apply appropriate open licenses to their data. Finally, we detail how using the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license as a smallest common denominator and asking communities to provide us with a separate tailor-made licensing agreement helped address both the concerns of the communities and the long-term needs of the project.
From Pamphlets to PDFs: The Shadow Histories of Research Publishing
Authors: Lawrence Amanda
Published: November 2022

In this article I undertake an historical analysis exploring how civil society, government, industry, and research sectors have adopted and adapted various publishing technologies over time—including the printing press, typewriters, microfiche, photocopiers, computers, email, pdfs, websites, and databases—to communicate research and ideas. Shining a light on this shadow history reveals the way the centripetal and centrifugal forces of democratization, science, and commercialization have intersected with changing technologies to foster a diverse research publishing economy which features both centralized and decentralized trajectories. While scholarly academic publishing has moved from informal letter exchanges towards formalized standards of production, and eventually to the global business it is today, governments, civil society organisations, research institutions, and industry have continued to operate as small-scale, often ad hoc publishers, producing and distributing research and other publications for various purposes, using and adapting a range of technologies and business models, first in print and continuing in digital formats. The history of organization-based research publishing (grey literature) shows the ways in which a range of new media tools and technologies have, at any given time, been co-opted by groups for public influence and impact, and have continued in various informal and decentralized business models at the same time as other forms of scholarly communication have become increasingly aggregated.
Mengupas Beberapa Permasalahan Pemidanaan Terhadap Rahasia Pertahanan Negara dalam RKUHP
Authors: Narendra Dirgantara
Published: November 2022

Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana yang digunakan dalam hukum positif di Indonesia sampai pada pertangahan tahun 2022 KUHP masih menggunakan Weetboek van Strafrecht Netherlands Indie warisan hukum kolonial Belanda. Pemerintah Indonesia berupaya untuk menrancang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum pidana yang dikenal dengan RKUHP. Proses pembentukan RKUHP ini masih harus didalami lagi terlebih untuk pasal-pasal yang dianggap bermasalah. Salah satu pasal yang dianggap bermasalah adalah pasal mengenai Tindak Pidana Terhadap Pertahanan Negara yang mengandung unsur yang belum memiliki parameter pasti. Permasalahan yang terdapat RKUHP ini akan mengakibatkan ketidakpastian hukum dimana suatu peraturan dibuat seolah-olah semua msyarakat dapat dijerat tanpa melakukan sesuatu yang melanggar norma. Hal ini perlu diperhatikan oleh pembentuk undang-undang. Ditinjau dari pendekatan penelutian yuridis normatif didapatkan beberapa permasalahan dalam RKUHP.

Kata Kunci: RKUHP, Rahasia Negara, Pertahanan Negara
Peran dan Hambatan BAKAMLA Menjaga Laut Natuna Utara di Era Joko Widodo
Authors: Pashya M. Habib , Gozali Gufron , Faqiriah Nurul , Purnama Yeta
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini akan menganalisis mengenai peran dan hambatan Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia (Bakamla) dalam sengketa Laut Natuna Utara. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif, penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang berfokus pada tiga variabel utama yaitu Laut Natuna Utara, Indonesia, dan Bakamla. Di tahun 1970 an, sengketa Laut China Selatan menjadi konflik yang krusial di kawasan Indo-Pasifik. China memberikan penjelasan mengenai klaim sepihak yang disebut dengan sembilan garis putus-putus. Klaim China tersebut berdasarkan kisah sejarah peradaban. Namun, klaim sepihak China tidak sejalan dengan UNCLOS 1982. Klaim tumpang-tindih tersebut membuat sengketa Laut China Selatan menjadi panas hingga kini. Meskipun Indonesia tidak terlibat langsung dalam sengketa, klaim yang dibuat oleh China masuk ke dalam 200 mil teritorial Indonesia yang terletak di Natuna Utara. China kerap melakukan aktivitas ilegal seperti riset dan penangkapan ikan. Insiden ini mengundang peran pemerintah Indonesia bergerak cepat dengan mengerahkan Bakamla. Peran Bakamla di Natuna cukup penting mengingat di era Jokowi, pemerintah beberapa kali membuat Peraturan Presiden (Pepres) untuk meluruskan koordinasi dan kinerja Bakamla. Meskipun memiliki peran yang besar, Bakamla sebagai institusi baru memiliki kendala ataupun hambatan. Masalah yang mendasar adalah mengenai anggaran dari APBN.

 

Kata Kunci: Peran Bakamla, Hambatan, Sengketa Laut Natuna Utara, UNCLOS 1982
Exil, värld och litterärt arbete
Authors: Viktorin Mattias
Published: November 2022

Exile, World, and Literary Work. An Anthropological Reading of Three Swedish Narratives from Siberia

This article is an exploration of exile, world, and literary work. I investigate these themes through a reading of early twentieth century narratives of Siberian exile. Since the publication of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Notes from a Dead House (1861–62), stories of banishment and prison life in Siberia have evolved into a prominent subgenre of Russian literature. My perspective is different. Rather than relating the texts in focus to Russian literature, I approach them instead as parts of an extensive world literature on travel and exile. More specifically, I focus on three texts written in Swedish: Ivar Hasselblatt, Förvisad till Sibirien (1917; ”Banished to Siberia”), an autobiography about arrest, deportation, and exile; Elsa Brändström, Bland krigsfångar i Ryssland och Sibirien 1914–1920 (1921; ”Among Prisoners of War in Russia and Siberia 1914–1920”), an eye witness account from Siberian prison camps during the first world war; and Ester Blenda Nordström, Byn i vulkanens skugga (1930; ”The Village in the Shadow of the Volcano”), a personal ethnography about village life in Kamchatka. In my reading of these narratives, I explore literary representations of exile in relation to the anthropological problem ”of how to translate knowing into telling,” as Hayden White puts it. This is also the point where world literature and anthropology converge: through worldmaking literary work.
Litteraturfestivalen som offentlighet
Authors: Persson Magnus
Published: November 2022

The Literature Festival as a Public Sphere

Literary festivals are becoming increasingly popular. They can, for instance, be dedicated to regional or world literature, a single author  or a genre, literature in general or a specific theme. Despite their growing importance as public spheres, where an intense production  and distribution of literary value take place, little scholarly attention has been paid to them. A common denominator for many festivals  is that they have strong connections to the market, the state, and the broader cultural sphere of society. In this article I approach  literary festivals from the following perspectives: as a residual (Williams) form of an older festival or carnival culture (Lefebvre, Bakhtin); as an example of collective reading, or ”reading beyond the book” (Fuller and Rehberg Sedo); as a mirror of the conflicts and  contradictions that circulate in the wider literary field – e.g. ”high” versus ”low” literature, the book as cultural form and commodity  (Bourdieu). Observations from two festivals support my argument: one politically activist festival in Sweden, and one of the largest  literary festivals in the world (Edinburgh International Book Festival).
The readings attributed to Ayoub Al-Sakhtiani, may God have mercy on him, and directing it from the beginning of Surat Maryam to the end of Surat Al-Nas
Authors: Al-Mishaal Kholoud
Published: November 2022

This research deals with the collection of the narrations of Ayyub al-Sakhtiani, may God have mercy on him, in the letters of the Qur’an, in the second half of the Qur’an, and their arrangement according to the surahs, their attribution to those who read it, and directing it. The most prominent objectives of this research are: to collect the narrations of the Galilean Tabi’i, Ayoub Al-Sakhtiani, in the letters of the Qur’an. As a continuation of the tagged research (the readings attributed to Ayoub Al-Sakhtiani, may God have mercy on him, and directing it. from the beginning of Surat Al-Fatihah to the end of Surat Al-Kahf). As for the research method, it is the inductive, descriptive, and analytical method. The research concluded with several results, most notably: The number of readings narrated by Al-Sakhtiani from the beginning of Surat Maryam to the end of Surat Al-Nas, which I stood on: (3) frequent reading, and (10) abnormal reading, and the number of readings of questionable proportion-attributed by the authors to Ayoub Abstract-(4) reading. Ayoub Al-Sakhtiani singled out the silence of distraction and connection in "his son" [Al-Tahrim: 12], with the silence of distraction and connection, where the wasl performed the course of the endowment. And the investigator attributed to him the syntax of the readings of the Ka’bri (Muhammad Al-Sayyid Ahmed Azzouz) Yashaq [Al-Hashr: 4], with the open hamza like the aldaba and alhqah, and I did not stand on it.
Irregular Qira'aat and their explanation in the book: Ghayat Al-Akhtari for Abu Al-Alaa' Al-Hamadhani "collecting and study
Authors: Al-Khayri Abdullah
Published: November 2022

The research aims to collect the irregular qira'at in the book (Ghayat Al-Ikhtisaar) for Al-Hafiz Abo Al-Alaa' Al-Hamadhani, study them, knowing the reasons for its anomalies and clarifying what is difficult for them. This research can be considered a nucleus for collecting abnormal readings in the origins of Qira'aat, especially what was classified in frequent readings, especially if the author is one of the major scholars of Qira'aat such as Abu Al-Ala Al-Hamadhani. In this research, the irregular qira'aat were collected in the book "Ghayat Al-Ikhtisaar" by Abu Al-Alaa' Al-Hamadhani "from Surat Al-Baqarah to the end of the Qur’an", with documenting irregular qira'aat from the most important resources book of Qira'aat, especially those classified in the irregular ones, and attributing them to those who chose them, and explain them to what needs guidance. The research came with results, the most important of which are: the occurrence of some irregular qira'aat in the books of the correct and frequent Qira'aat, and the need to study the reasons for these irregular ones. One of the most important results is that the abnormal readings that were mentioned in this book are confined to some of the ways that were narrated by: Abo Ja'far, Al-Kisa’i, Ibn Kathiir, Asim and Abo Amr, And the most frequent narrated by: Al-Mofadhal (One of the narrators on the authority of Asim bin Abi Al-Najud).
ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED AS A MEASUREMENT TOOL OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Authors: Gopale Omkar
Published: November 2022

The valuation of a company depends upon various factors and is calculated differently depending upon the requirement of the investors. EVA is one of the methods used by the individuals in order to determine whether the company has created any additional value for the shareholders’. This study attempts to show the significance of EVA model and how it efficiently calculates the increase or decrease in the wealth of the shareholders’ for a period of three years from 2020-22. Key words: EVA, shareholders’, wealth and value.
KONTRIBUSI KOMUNIKASI ASERTIF DAN KEPEMIMPINAN DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA: KAJIAN LITERATUR
Authors: Aprilistyan Syifaa Freza , Ikhwan Khairul
Published: November 2022

Productivity is a very important factor for employees to consider in a company. The working conditions experienced by employees have a significant impact on the amount of work produced. Work productivity shows the level of workforce ability in achieving an output. This study aims to determine the contribution of assertive communication and leadership to work productivity. This study uses a literature review method using secondary data. Secondary data in this study were obtained from previous studies published in accredited national journals over the last ten years. Based on the results of the literature review, it is found that assertive communication and leadership in general have a significant effect on increasing work productivity.
Modeling the Customer’s Adaptive Behavior towards Accepting the Technological Change in E-Banking Services: The Moderation Role of Service Accessibility
Authors: Ahmed Hussein Yasser Sayed , Mubarak Hossam , Rayan Adel R. M.
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to investigate the moderation role of technology accessibility (ACC) in the relationship between Performance expectancy (PE), Effort expectancy (EE), Social influence (SI), and Facilitating conditions (FC)as a predictor variables and behavioral intention (BI) to adapt with the technological change on the e-banking services.

A sample of 545 users of e-banking services collected randomly from Sohag, Qina, Luxor, and Aswan cities in Egypt. The authors relied on (Goularte and Zilber 2019; Lichtenstein and Williamson 2006; Paim, Delafrooz, and Taleghani 2014) to measure the study variables. 

The study findings referred to a significant relationsp between the customer’s adaptive behavior dimensions and accepting the technological change. Only the facilitating conditions –as one of these dimentions- have no effect on the adapting behavior. The findings ,also, supported the  moderating role of ACC in affecting the model interpretation for the customers' BI.

This study aimed to integrate ACC as one of 4A’s e-banking with the UTAUT on users of e-banking services. The results of the study may help guide the banking mangers in Egypt for improving the level of e-services quality and the readiness to adopt the technological changes of their customers. 

 
How can the victim-offender mediation process contribute to a lower risk of reoffending? A synthesis literature review
Authors: Jonas-van Dijk Jiska , Zebel Sven , Claessen Jacques , Nelen Hans
Published: November 2022

How can the victim-offender mediation process contribute to a lower risk of reoffending? A synthesis literature review

Although it has been shown that participation in victim-offender mediation (VOM) can be associated with a lower risk of reoffending, it remains unclear how the VOM process may explain this relationship. Through a synthesis literature review, which included 53 articles, this article provides an overview of mechanisms in three phases of the VOM process that might contribute to a lower risk of reoffending. These are the preliminary phase (before the VOM encounter), the execution phase (VOM encounter) and the outcome phase (after VOM encounter). The findings of the review indicate that although a possible self-selection bias in the preliminary phase may (partly) account for the negative association with recidivism, multiple fundamental conditions and working mechanisms in the VOM process and encounter can help explain a psychological change within the offender and hence a lower recidivism risk. However, the review reveals remaining knowledge gaps regarding the contribution of VOM to reduced reoffending. To fill these gaps, we offer a number of recommendations for future research, such as examining how the fundamental conditions and working mechanisms of VOM interact with each other and produce a psychological change within the offender. This could help to find best practices that maximise the beneficial outcomes of VOM.
PENGARUH QUICK RATIO, CURRENT RATIO TERHADAP UKURAN PERUSAHAAN STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR INDUSTRI DASAR KIMIA SUB SEKTOR PAKAN TERNAK YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Metta Susanti  , Aldi Samara
Published: November 2022

Terdapat fenomena penelitian ini yaitu : Diluncurkan bank pakan untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan produksi ternak, Impor gandum menjadi opsi alternatif yang diberikan pemerintah untuk menghadapi risiko kenaikan harga pakan, Memastikan dua perusahaan (PT Japfa Comfeed dan PT Charoen Pokphand (CP) Indonesia) menyerap jagung dari petani dan stoknya tercukupi saat panen raya, diharapkan harga jagung tidak anjlok dan berada pada titik keseimbangannya seperti biasanya, dan Pakan ternak diprediksi mengalami kenaikan pada periode kuartal akhir dan menariknya saham JPFA dan MAIN. Dari fenomena diatas, maka peneliti tertarik untuk mendalami aset lancar, total aset, utang lancar, persediaan dari perusahaan pakan ternak yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Rumusan masalah observasi ini ialah bagaimana pengaruh Current Aset, Quick Aset, terhadap ukuran perusahaan studi  empiris pada perusahaan sector industri dasar kimia sub sector pakan ternak yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia secara parsial maupun simultan. Observasi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui, mengetest juga menganalisa pengaruh current aset, quick aset dan ukuran perusahaan apakah saling berpengaruh, atau sejalan dengan fenomena tersebut secara parsial ataupun simultan. Jenis penelitian ini ialah kuantitatif. Dalam observasi ini menghasilkan sampel uji sebanyak 5 perusahaan pakan ternak, peneliti melanggunakan data selama 3tahun dari tahun 2019-2021 sehingga menghasilkan data observasi selama periode penelitian 2019-2021 sebanyak 45 data. Dan diolah menggunakan aplikasi Eviews 12, dalam aplikasi eviews terdapat tiga (3) metode yaitu Common Effect (CE), Fixed Effect (FE), dan Random Effect (RE). Aplikasi Eviews melakukan beberapa test seperti: Chow Test, Hausman Test, Lagrange Multiplier Test, Uji Multikolinearitas, Uji Autokolerasi, Uji Heteroskedastisitas, Uji Normalitas, Panel Least Squares. Variabel Quick Ratio dalam model penelitian ini secara parsial memiliki berpengaruh terhadap variabel ukuran perusahaan dengan nilai Probabilitas 0.02 (< 0.05) sedangkan variabel Current Ratio dalam model penelitian ini secara parsial tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap variabel ukuran perusahaan dengan nilai Probabilitas 0.10 (> 0.05). Variabel Quick Ratio, Current Ratio secara simultan memiliki pengaruh terhadap ukuran perusahaan  dengan nilai Prob(F-statistic) < 0,05  sebesar 0.00. Kelayakan variabel Quick Ratio, Current Ratio  terhadap ukuran perusahaan  sebesar 31,73%, sedangkan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain, berupa utang jangka panjang, asset tetap, modal, penjualan, bunga, pajak, harga saham, dsb.