bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analyzing The Mediating Role of Green Creativity Climate on Green Product Performance: Evidence Form Industrial Manufacturing Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Nasir Ali
Published: February 2024

This paper aimed to explore the effects of EIP dimensions' success factors, in particular, environmental management, climate creativity, creative sustainability, and the environmental effects of products. innovation on organizational success of Pakistani manufacturers at different levels of execution, including environmental performance, economic performance, and operational performance. It also highlights the need for further research on EIP practices in developing nations such as Pakistan. Using a Convenient sample technique, survey questionnaires were used to gather data for this study, from the management of 185 companies in Pakistan. PLS-SEM was used to examine data related to the intended target market. which was managerial staff members (business experts & executives) from private business firms. Our results demonstrate that EIP, with its creative climate and green technology, has a favorable effect on the performance of green product development. We also learn that consumers with low standards for the environment and little desire to purchase goods can be found in manufacturing enterprises. According to our research, which supports the organizational innovation theory, raw art is the most crucial component of an organization that encourages the creation of a green manufacturing product. One finding from the research is that the presence of a green creative atmosphere is a crucial component in explaining the beneficial effects of EIP on the efficiency of green product development. Second, the EIP encourages the growth of organizational qualities in addition to raw material development. but additionally offers the advantages of organizational performance. Researchers may be able to gain a better understanding of the intermediary mechanisms linking green creativity, raw product innovation, and EIP with the use of these studies.
Corporate Governance and Profitability of Insurance Companies: Empirical Insights from Pakistan
Authors: Shahzad Shakeel , Luqman Muhammad , Khan Muhammad Anees , Asim Muhammad
Published: February 2024

This research seeks to explore how corporate governance affects the profitability of insurance companies in Pakistan. The empirical analysis utilizes data from a panel of 35 insurance firms covering the period from 2004 to 2022, employing the random effect technique for model estimation. Profitability, measured by Return on Assets (ROA), is the primary metric. The findings reveal that leverage, liquidity, premium growth, risk, and corporate governance significantly influence the profitability of insurance companies in Pakistan. However, age, tangibility, and inflation exhibit an insignificant relationship with performance in the insurance sector. Notably, corporate governance emerges as a pivotal variable with a broad impact on these companies. The study suggests that improving corporate governance practices is crucial for insurance companies to enhance profitability and overall performance.
Pak-US Relations: An Overview in Historical Perspective (1947-2021)
Authors: Ali Ishfaq , Anwar Muhammad Fiaz
Published: February 2024

This comprehensive analysis explores the history of relations between the United States and Pakistan from the country's founding in 1947 to the year 2021, providing valuable context for understanding the complex nature of this diplomatic alliance. Through the use of a historical lens, the study investigates the major occasions, turning moments, and thematic developments that have influenced the bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US over time. Starting with the early years of diplomatic engagement, the examination looks at how Cold War dynamics affected Pakistan and the United States' alignment of interests in the early post-independence era. It explores the significance of Pakistan's role in enabling the U.S. and China to establish diplomatic relations in the 1970s and how it affected world geopolitics. The research also examines times of conflict and divergence, such as the 1960s military aid embargo, the 1980s nuclear proliferation worries, and the difficulties brought on by regional conflicts. A particular focus is placed on the period following 9/11, elucidating the intricacies of the strategic alliance established within the framework of the fight against terrorism and the consequent realignment of objectives. In addition, the abstract evaluates the relationship's economic aspects by looking at trade agreements, foreign aid, and how economic assistance shapes bilateral ties. It also takes into account how the internal political climates of both nations affect the ebb and flow of their interactions. This overview attempts to offer a comprehensive understanding of the persistent trends, difficulties, and opportunities that have shaped Pakistan-U.S. relations by utilizing a historical perspective. The study adds to a thorough examination of the diplomatic, geopolitical, economic, and sociocultural factors that have influenced the development of this important relationship over more than seven decades by using a multidimensional analysis.
Sociology and Education: A Study on Higher Education in Pakistan
Authors: Naich Moula Bux , Otho Wakeel Ahmed , Ali Zuhaib , Salman Muhammad
Published: February 2024

The research paper studied higher education in Pakistan from a sociological perspective. It examines how social factors affect higher education, with a focus on how higher education can either promote social mobility or lead to social reproduction. The study addresses how sociological theories may help us comprehend higher education challenges such as access to quality and efficiency, the importance of education, insufficient research activities, and discrepancies in educational attainment and retention based on class, race, and gender. This study aims to analyze the education system in Pakistan and identify the challenges that hinder the achievement of higher education opportunities. It investigates the historical, cultural, and institutional contexts that shape these fields and their interrelationships. This study draws material from the literature that has already been published. This research aims to emphasize how sociology and education can complement each other in advancing our understanding of human behavior and society.
Design and Development of Onion Grader
Authors: M. N. Dabhi  , N. C. Patel
Published: February 2024

Onion is an important vegetable crop, grown almost all over India. It is seasonal in production, but the demand is round the year. Grading is important for good market price. Generally onion bulbs are graded manually on size basis. One person can grade 1500 kg of onion bulb in one day in three different grades. In order to increase the output of onion bulb grading and save time and labour, a power driven onion grader based on divergent-type principle was designed and developed. The best combination of roller speed and roller inclination was found to be 13 rpm and 8o, respectively, for efficiency of 79.95% at capacity of 598.58 kg.h-1. The machine cost of grader was Rs. 40680/-(without electric motor).
Moisture Dependent Physical Properties of Dill
Authors: R.K. Singh  , R.K. Vishwakarma  , M.K. Vishal  , Deepika Goswami  , R.S. Mehta
Published: February 2024

Physical properties of dill (Anethum sowa Roxb) seeds were investigated as a function of moisture contents in the range of 4.85% to 24.81% (d.b.). Seed geometric parameters such as average length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, volume and seed surface area increased with increase in seed moisture; whereas sphericity remained unchanged. The 1000-seed mass increased linearly with increase in moisture. Bulk density and true density of dill seeds decreased with increase in seed moisture content from 4.85 to 24.81% (d.b). Porosity of seeds showed a decreasing trend with the increase in moisture content. The angle of repose, coefficients of static friction against different surfaces (plywood, mild steel, galvanized iron and glass) and terminal velocity increased with seed moisture.
Development of Animal Drawn Peg Planker for Secondary Tillage in Hill Agriculture
Authors: S.N. Yadav  , Malsawmdawnzuala
Published: February 2024

Indigenous wooden log with peg type harrow, locally known as dante in Sikkim, is used for secondary tillage. Several designs of improved peg type harrow for the plains are not suitable for the narrow terraces of less than 3.0 m width on steep hills. An animal drawn peg planker of 800 mm working width made of mild steel sheet was developed to suit the topographical conditions of the North Eastern Hill Region of India, and serve as a substitute to the local wooden peg type harrow. The animal drawn peg planker was field tested by determining the soil particle size distribution curve. The average post-operation large size clod was of 112.55 × 81.25 mm in control plot and 71.82 × 54.70 mm in field operated by the peg planker. The local wooden peg harrow and the developed peg planker had work rate of 0.035 and 0.047 ha.h-1; and draft requirement of 52.0 kgf and 48.0 kgf, respectively. The effective size, uniformity coefficient and coefficient of gradation were 0.17, 20.0, 0.97 and 0.25, 40.0,1.91, respectively, for the local wooden peg harrow and the developed peg planker. These values suggested that the soil was finer, well and uniformly graded by use of the developed peg planker as compared to the local wooden peg harrow. The total energy input required was 2077.96 MJ.ha-1 and 1546.97 MJ.ha-1 for local wooden peg harrow and developed peg planker, respectively. The saving in energy input by use of the developed planker was 25.55 per cent.
Kinetic Binding Analysis of Biomolecular Interactions Using Surface Plasmon Resonance System
Authors: K. Narsaiah  , S.N. Jha  , Pranita Jaiswal  , Ashish Kumar Singh  , Poonam Preet Kaur  , Rajiv Sharma  , Ramesh Kumar
Published: February 2024

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology is a versatile and sensitive tool widely used for kinetic studies of interactions between unlabelled biomolecules in real time. The interactions of 4-carboxy benzene sulfonamide (4-CBS) inhibitor, with the enzyme carbonic anhydrase II (CA II) and Interleukin 2 with its antibody (IL 2 antibody) were determined at different concentrations by injecting at a flow rate of 100 μl.min-1 for 60s (100 μl) for a 1 min association phase, which was followed by a 2 min dissociation phase. Langmuir model yielded the rate constants ka and kd , which were of the order of 1.58E+3 M-1. s-1 and 0.04 s-1, respectively, and equilibrium dissociation constant was 2.45E-7 M. Automatic artifact removal, using software options and double referencing (by injection of running buffer to nullify non-specific interactions), further improved the quality of response. Langmuir model yielded the rate constants ka and kd , which were of the order of 2.79E+5 M-1.s-1 and 1.43E-4 s-1, respectively, and equilibrium dissociation constant was 5.17E-7 M. The results illustrate the potential of such kinetic analysis in disease management, drug discovery and for detection of pathogens, toxins, pesticides and antibiotic residues based on either enzyme inhibition or antigen-antibody binding
Groundwater Level Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Network for Devasugur Nala Watershed in Raichur District, Karnataka
Authors: Anandakumar  , B. Maheshwara Babu  , U. Satish Kumar  , G.V. Srinivasa Reddy
Published: February 2024

Accurate forecasting of groundwater level is important for sustainable utilization and management of groundwater resources. The performances of Feed Forward Neural Network (FNN), Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBF) and Elman or Fully Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in groundwater level forecasting were examined in order to identify an optimal ANN model for groundwater level forecast. Bayesian Regularization (BR), Levenberg-Marquardt (LM) and Gradient Descent with Momentum and Adaptive Learning Rate Back Propagation (GDX) training algorithms were used to train each ANN. Devasugurnala watershed located at northern part of Raichur district, Karnataka, under middle Krishna river basin was selected for the study. The results revealed that FFN-LM model with 3-10-1 architecture with least RMSE and highest correlation coefficient values was most efficient for monthly groundwater level forecasting for the study area, and was a promising tool for the forecasting of groundwater level.
Evaluation of Environmental Management System for Small and Medium Enterprises in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Malick Joseph , M. Matindana Juma
Published: February 2024

A system that manages environmental issues of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from the time of acquisition of raw materials up to disposal of the product is not well clear, especially in Tanzania. Most of the studies have been conducted in the field of environment management but few of them address the evaluation of the management of SMEs activities with respect to the environment. Although the nature of activities of SMEs has little noticeable environmental implications at the individual level but the impact is large due to diversification and labour intensity of these SMEs. SMEs employ about 20% of the total labour force in Tanzania. Thus, the consequences on the environment are therefore very high. In this study both quantitative and qualitative research methods have been used to evaluate the awareness on Environmental Management Systems (EMS), the extent of implementation of EMS, tools used in EMS and Factors that hinder effective EMS. Descriptive and Factor analysis have been used as techniques for analyzing data. The study found a low level of awareness, whereby about 59% of respondents were slightly aware, on EMS, tools used for EMS were found to be more reactive tools than proactive tools. Whereas about 60% of SMEs are inappropriately and inadequately implementing elements of EMS according to ISO 14001. The study found critical factors with high influence on hindering the implementation of EMS including inadequate environmental consciousness of top leaders. It is recommended that more efforts should be invested in creating awareness, impacting the knowledge and skills of implementing the EMS as per ISO 14001 requirements at all levels of SMEs.
Two-Stage Based Life Cycle and Principal Component Analysis for Decision Support of Potential Municipal Solid Wastes Management Scenarios, Case study Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Richard Edwin , Kimwaga Richard
Published: February 2024

In most of the urban areas of Tanzania, poor and inadequate solid waste management is a growing environmental and public health concern. Despite an array of solid waste management options, choosing an appropriate one remains a challenge. This study applied a novel two-stage-based approach to assess the environmental impacts and sustainability performance of the 27 scenarios for municipal solid wastes (MSW) management of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania. In the first stage, the study utilized a life cycle analysis (LCA) to quantify the environmental impacts of MSW scenarios. In the second stage, the study used the principal component analysis (PCA) to assess the sustainability performance of the same. The LCA results indicated that no scenario performed better in all environmental impacts. The current SWM option, which involves landfilling most of the wastes at the Pugu landfill, leads to adverse environmental impacts and therefore poses an environmental and public health risks potential. The PCA results indicated that the scenario that involves the composting of organic wastes, recycling of the recyclable materials and landfilling the rest of the waste is the more sustainable option with a score of -1.7105. Based on the sensitivity analysis, the transportation process is responsible for the higher environmental burdens in most scenarios. Thus, promoting resource recovery at the premises of the waste generation would be crucial for minimizing the environmental impacts. This study demonstrated that the decision-makers could potentially use a combined LCA-PCA methodology to select the optimal MSW scenario.
EFEKTIVITAS INSTAGRAM @ngajilagi.id DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR MENGAJI PADA FOLLOWERS
Authors: Fitriana Padang  , Kamalia Kamalia
Published: February 2024

Akun instagram @ngajilagi.id merupakan akun dakwah yang dikhususkan untuk memotivasi followersnya agar belajar mengaji. Banyak umat islam saat ini  belum fasih membaca Al-Qur’an dan belum sepenuhnya memahami tajwid serta hukum bacaan. Akun ini membantu followersnya untuk belajar Al-Qur’an. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektivitasan instagram @ngajilagi.id dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar mengaji pada followers. Metodologi penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kualititatif dengan melakukan observasi mengamati konten-konten yang diposting oleh akun @ngajilagi.id, dan mengumpulkan data dengan melakukan wawancara mendalam dengan beberapa followers akun @ngajilagi.id, serta  dokumentasi seperti artikel, naskah ataupun dokumen yang berkaitan dengan penelitian, selanjutnya data akan dianalisis dengan cara reduksi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa akun @ngajilagi.id berhasil membuat followersnya termotivasi untuk belajar mengaji dengan alasan konten-konten yang diposting dan kuis-kuis menarik yang dibuat sangat unik dan kekinian. Komunikasi yang dibangun juga baik, bahasa mudah dipahami sehingga ajaran yang disampaikan masuk dan diterima baik oleh followersnya.
How Does Optimize Peer to Peer Lending Investment
Authors: Mulyadi Wahyu , Purwanto Budi , Kusumaningrum Fadhilah Nurhidayah
Published: February 2024

This research uses general data about loans in 5 Credit Grades A, B, C, D and E which can be obtained from the KoinWorks P2PL factsheet platform. The research results show that there are 4 combinations of funding assets in the calculation of the optimal portfolio of the Markowitz Model with the lowest risk preferences consisting of funding assets in Credit Grades A, B, D and E with an expected portfolio return of 24.29% for the year and 2.02. % for monthly and the best risk level in a year of 1.39% for annual and 0.11% for monthly. Meanwhile, in the optimal portfolio planning of the Markowitz model with sharpe ratio, there are 3 combinations of funding assets consisting of Credit Grades A, B and D which obtain an expected portfolio return of 18.29% in the current year and 1.52% in that month. and the level of risk. best in a year of 1.39% for this year and 0.48% for this month, and portfolio performance of 13.1.
Anti-inflammatory activity of Codium elongatum on Carrageenan-induced paw edema in Wistar male rats
Authors: Himanshi Himanshi , S Gupta Pushpraj
Published: February 2024

Inflammation is the physiological defence system of the body to initiate the healing mechanism for tissue and eliminate injurious stimuli. In the present study, the anti-inflammatory activity of Codium elongatum was evaluated. Water extract (250 mg/kg, b.w.) and isolated polysaccharide (500 mg/kg, b.w.) are investigated in the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model using phenylbutazone as a standard drug. Both water extract and isolated polysaccharide showed significant anti-inflammatory activity by blocking the cyclooxygenase 2 pathway. This is the first report to demonstrate the in-vivo anti-inflammatory activity of Codium elongatum.
Empowering Agricultural Ecosystems: Leveraging 5G IoT for Enhanced Product Integrity and Sustainable Ecological Environments
Authors: Dr. Pankaj Mudholkar Dr. Megha Mudholkar,
Published: February 2024

The study explores the change-making potential of 5G IoT technology in improving the security of agro-products and contributing to conservation of environments in the ecological field. Through the process of a series conducted in expression using the real agricultural settings, the study gives a visible proof that food traceability, quality assurance, resource management and environment conservation all gain the significant improvements. By relying on IoT sensors utilizing the latest 5G connectivity, stakeholders can have real-time data analytics and communication to take well-informed decisions, optimize resource usage, and manage the environmental risks. The analytics showed a noticeable boost in product traceability with real-time tracking, temperature monitoring during transportation, and automatic data logging rendering success rates above 95%. Resource management benefits are demonstrated in H2O and fertilizer reduction, reaching 30%, and up to 20% higher yields of crops than is traditional. Ecological conservation results exhibit the improved ecosystem health and the possibility to detect environmental pollution in real-time allows operational conservation measures. The research emphasizes on the prospect of 5G IoT whose benefits might transform agricultural practices and guarantee the authenticity and sustainability of food in the face of fast-changing environmental conditions.
Uwarunkowania rozwoju polskiego rolnictwa – Ogólnopolska Konferencja Naukowa z okazji 55-lecia Wydziału Nauk Ekonomicznych SGGW w Warszawie
Authors: Maciejczak Mariusz
Published: February 2024

Uwarunkowania rozwoju polskiego rolnictwa – Ogólnopolska Konferencja Naukowa z okazji 55-lecia Wydziału Nauk Ekonomicznych SGGW w Warszawie.
Konsekwencje regionalizacji systemu płatności bezpośrednich – wyniki badań francuskich ośrodków naukowych
Authors: Bryła Paweł
Published: February 2024

Artykuł ma na celu ukazanie implikacji różnych scenariuszy modyfikacji systemu płatności bezpośrednich na podstawie wyników badań wiodących ośrodków naukowych we Francji. Punktem wyjścia jest krótka charakterystyka sektora rolnego w tym kraju. Następnie przedstawiono finansowe aspekty aktualnego systemu wsparcia francuskich rolników ze środków europejskich i krajowych. W dalszej części podjęto problematykę utraty legitymizacji systemu płatności bezpośrednich w jego obecnym kształcie (model historyczny, częściowo rozdzielony od produkcji). Następnie przytoczono wyniki trzech symulacji reform wspólnej polityki rolnej, zakładających zastąpienie obecnego systemu wsparcia różnymi wariantami regionalizacji dopłat bezpośrednich we Francji. W konkluzji omówiono zasady ewentualnych zmian polityki rolnej, które są szczególnie istotne z punktu widzenia Francji.
Эволюция бурханизма в Горном Алтае
Authors: Алексеев-Апраксин А.М.
Published: February 2024

Рассмотрена самобытная религия Горного Алтая известная как бурханизм или ­Ак-янг (белая, чистая вера) от момента зарождения этого этнософско-религиозного народного движения до наших дней. Представленный материал основывается на анализе научной литературы по теме и материалах культурологической экспедиции 2023 г. (включенные наблюдения, неструктурированные интервью), сопровожденных компаративным анализом и соблюдением общего культурологического подхода. В соответствии с исторической хронологией автором выявляется три основных этапа развития бурханизма: возникновение новой веры, латентный (советский) и современный (реформированный) периоды. Проведенное изучение современных форм бурханизма на Алтае указывает на его неоднородность, поскольку он существует в двух ипостасях: тенгрианско-шаманском и буддийском. Первое направление отражает попытки алтай-кижи адаптировать древнейшие формы культуры к современной жизни. Духовное наследие воспринимается здесь как фактор этнической консолидации и культурной идентичности. Второе направление, также опираясь на историю региона, демонстрирует пути возрождения алтайского буддизма, добившись включения Горного Алтая в число традиционных буддийских регионов России. Объединившись в текущем году в Центральное духовное управление буддистов Алтая, а в содержательном плане представляя собой национальную версию тибетской традиции Гелук, эта организация вносит заметный вклад в устойчивое развитие республики и ее этнокультурного своеобразия.
О теолого-психологической концепции профилактики экстремизма с учетом особенностей русской культуры
Authors: Прилуцкий А.М. , Богачев А.М.
Published: February 2024

На основе долговременной, теоретической и практической работы авторов на стыке философии, психологии, религиоведения, теологии и социологии представлена, с одной стороны, напрашивающаяся, а, с другой стороны, обладающая признаками новизны и эксклюзивности концепция профилактики экстремизма, которая направлена, прежде всего, на работу в подростково-молодежной среде. Междисциплинарный подход, «конденсирующийся», прежде всего, в области глубинной социальной психологии, позволяет объемно рассмотреть соответствующую проблематику и предложить конкретные методы и направления соответствующей работы. Очевидно, что актуальность такой работы повышается постоянно и будет повышаться в обозримом будущем. Таким образом, сформулированные авторами тезисы могут помочь как специалистам в сфере помогающих профессий, так и лицам, администрирующим деятельность в данной сфере.
Концепция Евклида построения физических полей Земли и системы измерений в пространстве
Authors: Гузевич С.Н.
Published: February 2024

Рассмотрены общие вопросы формирования пространственной структуры материи и взаимодействия в природе с позиции концепции Евклида, построенной на ­принципе парности и сравнения, учитывающей влияние противоположных факторов, ­например, ­излучения и поглощения. Показано, что использование концепции позволяет исключить основные противоречия физики и математики при описании природных явлений, где не учитывались законы гносеологии при описании пространства. Это ­обеспечивает рациональное использование законов природы, исключая не оправдываемое использование математических операций, в том числе понятий, связанных с неопределенностью и случайностью измерений.
Chaucer’s Fortune: A Necessary Invention
Authors: Murton Megan
Published: February 2024

Chaucer’s Boethian lyrics repay a critical approach that views them not only as court poetry but also as sophisticated responses to their source, The Consolation of Philosophy. This article demonstrates how the lyric Fortune engages ambitiously with Boethius’s central arguments about randomness, providence, and human moral action. Spoken by two voices, the poem dramatizes a conflict not between its speakers, but between rational knowledge and emotional experience, building to a climax in which Fortune declares herself nonexistent. This paradoxical moment captures the Boethian insight that although Fortune is not real, it is necessary for humans to invent her. Chaucer’s approach in this poem is to heighten the subtle tensions he found in the Consolation between the rational apprehension of higher truth and the emotional experience of life in a contingent world. Fortune thus illustrates Chaucer’s approach to Boethius as a source not of otherworldly consolation but of this-worldly wisdom.
Prevalence of viral infections in MS and ALS
Authors: AISWARYA LAKSHMI A G  , ATHIRADHA SB  , FIDHA AV  , ANJU PAUL  , MAHSHU MOOSA AP
Published: February 2024

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are neurological diseases with complex etiologies, involving both genetic and environmental factors. Evidence suggests that viral infections may play a role in pathogenesis of these diseases. This review aims to summarize the current understanding of the prevalence of viral infections in MS and ALS. In MS, several viruses have been implicated, including Epstein-Barr virus, human herpesvirus 6, and varicella-zoster virus. Studies have reported elevated antibody titers against these viruses in MS patients compared to controls, suggesting a potential association between viral infections and MS risk. viral infections have been linked to MS relapses and disease progression, indicating a possible role in disease activation. In ALS, viral infections as enteroviruses and retroviruses have been investigated as potential triggers or contributors to disease pathogenesis. While the evidence linking viral infections to ALS is less robust than in MS, studies have reported associations between specific viral infections and ALS progression. Understanding the prevalence of viral infections in MS and ALS is crucial for unraveling the complex interplay between viruses and the immune system in these diseases. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms by which viral infections may influence disease development and progression in MS and ALS, which could lead to the development of novel therapeutic strategies targeting viral pathways in these neurological disorders. This review briefly discusses the epidemiology and pathophysiology related alterations of Multiple sclerosis and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and their immune responses highlighting the viral infections associated with these diseases.
İklim Değişikliğini Kadın, Barış ve Güvenlik Bağlamında Ele Almak
Authors: GÖKALP KUTLU Ayşegül
Published: February 2024

İklim değişikliği, konuyla ilgili ilk ve tek belge olan 2242 sayılı Birleşmiş Milletler Güvenlik Konseyi kararının 2015 yılında kabul edilmesine kadar Kadın, Barış ve Güvenlik (KBG) gündeminin bir önceliği olarak görülmemiştir. Oysa iklim değişikliği, hem silahlı çatışmalar ve savaşlar yoluyla devlet güvenliği üzerinde doğrudan etkiler doğuran hem de geçim kaynaklarının kaybına, siyasi istikrarsızlığa, zorla yerinden edilmeye ve yoksulluğa neden olan bir insan güvenliği sorunudur. Bu tehditler eşitsiz toplumsal cinsiyet rolleriyle birleştiğinde, pek çok toplumda kadınlar üzerinde halihazırda var olan sosyoekonomik yük ve toplumsal cinsiyete dayalı şiddet daha da artmaktadır. Bu makale, son yıllarda iklim değişikliği ve KBG gündemi arasında uluslararası literatürde kurulmaya başlayan ilişkiyi Türkçe literatüre kazandırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Makale, metodolojik olarak, mevcut araştırmalar ve uluslararası raporların bulgularından yola çıkarak iklim değişikliğini KBG gündeminin “koruma” ve “katılım” sütunları ile ilişkilendirmektedir. Bu amaçla makalede öncelikle uluslararası ilişkiler disiplininde bir güvenlik tehdidi olarak iklim değişikliğinin yeri sorgulanmaktadır. İkinci bölümde, ilk olarak kadınların iklim değişikliği nedeniyle algıladıkları güvensizlik ele alınmakta, daha sonra iklim barışı ile KBG gündeminin ortak noktası olan barış inşasına değinilmektir. Makale, ister geleneksel güvenliğe ister insan güvenliğine bir tehdit olarak ele alınsın, iklim değişikliğinin etkilerinin üstesinden gelmeyi sağlayacak çözümün KBG gündeminin içinde, kadınların dahil edildiği ve toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliğinin etkilerinin hafifletildiği bir barış inşasında olduğunu vurgulamaktadır.
Soğuk Savaşçı Hegemonik Erkeklik: Demokrat Parti ve Menderes Örneği
Authors: ALBAYRAK DÖNMEZ Burcu
Published: February 2024

Soğuk Savaşçı erkeklik, İkinci Dünya Savaşı sonrasındaki iki kutuplu dünya sisteminin antagonistik siyaset anlayışıyla şekillenmiştir. Nükleer silahlanma yarışlarının, rekabetin, ideolojik kamplaşmanın yarattığı kaos ortamı güç ve güvenliğe olan ihtiyacı daha da arttırmış ve bu konjonktürde zamanın erkeklik biçimini militarist öğeler oluşturmuştur. Bu bağlamda, bu çalışma Soğuk Savaş döneminde erkekliğin iç ve dış politikada nasıl üretildiğini ve Türkiye’de Demokrat Partili yıllarda siyasal alana nasıl yansıdığını incelemektedir. Bu amaçla çalışma üç bölümden oluşmaktadır. İlk bölümde erken Soğuk Savaş döneminde erkekliği şekillendiren unsurlar ve dönemin hegemonik erkekliği “eril koruma mantığı” kavramı çerçevesinde tartışılacaktır. Çalışmanın ikinci bölümünde erken dönem Soğuk Savaş erkekliğinin Türkiye’nin Demokrat Partili yıllarını kapsayan (1950-1960) döneme yansımasına odaklanacaktır. Son bölümde ise, Soğuk Savaş dönemi liderlerinden biri olarak Adnan Menderes üzerinden erkeklik okuması yapılacaktır.
1962-1980 Arasında Anayasa Mahkemesi ve Siyasal Aktörlerin İlişkisi: Hegemonik Koruma Tezi’ne Eleştirel Bir Yaklaşım
Authors: TARHAN ÇELEBİ Gülce
Published: February 2024

Anayasa Mahkemesi kurulduğu 1962 yılından bu yana, sadece TBMM kararlarını iptal etmekle kalmayıp, aynı zamanda en tartışmalı siyasi konularda da konum alan önemli bir aktör olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu nedenle, Mahkeme’nin rolünü ve diğer siyasi aktörlerle ilişkilerini açıklayan geniş bir literatür oluşmuştur. Bu makalenin iki temel amacı vardır: (i) 1962-1980 yılları arasında Mahkeme ile diğer siyasi aktörler arasındaki ilişkileri analiz etmek ve (ii) bu ilişkinin gelişimini ve doğasını açıklayan alternatif bir teorik çerçeve önermek. Makalede Ran Hirschl'ün Hegemonik Koruma Tezi aracılığıyla Anayasa Mahkemesinin rolünü açıklayan baskın görüş eleştirilecek ve Joel Migdal’ın Toplum-içinde-Devlet yaklaşımına dayanarak alternatif ve daha nüanslı bir açıklama önerilecektir.
PENGARUH SUASANA TOKO, PROMOSI, DAN LOKASI TERHADAP MINAT BELI (STUDI KASUS PADA KONSUMEN TOKO BUSANA DI KLOJEN MALANG)
Authors: Djoko Prasetyo Meinarto
Published: February 2024

Kegiatan usaha pada dasarnya untuk memperoleh keuntungan yang maksimal. Para pemlik usaha dituntut memaksimalkan potensi yang ada agar bisa bertahan dalam persaingan usaha yang semakin ketat. Hasil observasi menunjukkan suasana toko kurang asyik, jarang ada promo dan lokasi terjangkau namun tempat parkir sempit. Penelitaian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengruh variabel dependen terhadapa variabel independen dengan populasi konsumen toko yang pernah melalukan pembelian lebih 2kali. Teknik sampel menggunakan non probabiliyi sampling dengan metode purposive samping. Pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner dan diolah dengan SPSS. Hasil menunjukkan antar variabel berpengaruh secara simultan tetapi secara parsial hanya ada dua variabel yaitu suasana toko dan Lokasi yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen. Sedangkan satu variabel yaitu promosi berpengaruh namun tidak signifikan terhadap minat beli konsumen. Disimpulkan bahwa variabel suasana toko berpengaruh secara dominan terhadap minat beli konsumen, untuk meningkatkan minat beli pengusaha harus memperhatikan suasana toko dengan melakukan inovasi terhadap ruangan toko.
La elusión tributaria y la recaudación fiscal en el sector minero del Perú
Authors: Urrutia Flores Manuel , Terrones Pérez Erwin Harold , Tufiño Blas Emma Gladis
Published: February 2024

La existencia de mecanismos de elusión relacionados con los precios de transferencia en el sector minero impacta millonariamente la recaudación fiscal, debido al aprovechamiento de vacíos en las normas por parte de las empresas mineras y sus relacionadas para no tributar. El presente estudio tiene el propósito de proporcionar soluciones que ayuden a incrementar la recaudación sin afectar las inversiones. Con la presente investigación de tipo aplicada y de diseño correlacional, se demuestra, mediante datos estadísticos obtenidos de fuentes confiables, que el pago del impuesto a la renta por parte de las empresas que pertenecen al sector minero es injustificablemente bajo, pese a los beneficios tributarios otorgados por el gobierno central. Por otro lado, los empresarios en el sector manufacturero, a pesar de que las actuales políticas indiscriminadas de apertura comercial los ha llevado a afrontar una competencia desigual con los productos que ingresan del extranjero, aportan tres veces más al fisco. En ese sentido, surge la necesidad de que el gobierno peruano negocie con los empresarios mineros y promueva tasas de regalías que se gradúen progresivamente conforme a sus rentabilidades con el fin de reducir la incertidumbre en sus inversiones a cambio de que opten por una economía legal durante su planificación fiscal.
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Authors: Díaz Becerra Oscar Alfredo
Published: February 2024

Nos complace presentar un nuevo número de LA JUNTA. Revista de Innovación e Investigación Contable, el primero del segundo quinquenio desde su creación en el año 2018. Es producto de una iniciativa para incentivar y difundir las publicaciones de los miembros de la orden profesional y ha dado resultados que han permitido la publicación ininterrumpida durante todo este periodo, así como la incorporación de esta en algunas bases de datos reconocidas a nivel internacional.
Nuclide identification algorithm for Polyvinyl Toluene scintillation detector based on Deep Neural Network
Authors: Cao Hiep , Dinh Tien Hung , Dinh Kim Chien , Nguyen Thi Thoa , Pham Dinh Khang , Nguyen Xuan Hai
Published: February 2024

Radiation portal monitors (RPMs) are now stationed at strategic areas (airports, ports, etc.) to identify the illegal transportation of radioactive sources and nuclear items. RPMs are typically fitted with a PVT detector with a high recording efficiency. Radioisotope identification from the gamma spectrum acquired on this detector is normally not regarded due to the low resolution. This research describes an artificial neural network-based isotope identification algorithm that was applied to the gamma spectrum collected from the RPM's PVT detector. With excellent precision, this approach can detect one or a mixture of isotopes on the spectrum. The model still recognizes the training isotopes with >89 percent accuracy for spectra with the gain displacement in the range of 20 percent.
Self-characterization of irradiation facility using synthetic multi-element standard for determination of k0-factors of seven radionuclides of interest
Authors: Lathdavong Phonesavanh , DUNG Ho Manh , Doanh Ho Van , Thien Tran Quang , Son Truong Truong
Published: February 2024

In this study, the k0 factors of 7 short and medium-lived radionuclides (i.e. 66Cu, 52V, 38Cl, 134mCs, 128I, 140La and 56Mn) were experimentally determined at the Dalat nuclear research reactor (DNRR). The synthetic multi-element standard (SMELS) samples were irradiated at Channel 7-1 installed at the DNRR. SMELS Type III contains Au and Zr, thus also allowing the self-characterization of the irradiation facility (i.e. the direct determination of f and a with only this material). The k0 factors of 7 short and medium-lived radionuclides obtained in this work are a good agreement with the reference k0 factors. The ratio values between the experimental and reference k0 values were 66Cu of 1.004, 52V of 1.004, 38Cl of 0.961 and 0.976 (1642.7 keV and 2167.4keV, respectively), 134mCs of 0.831, 128I of 1.022, 140La of 0.936, 0.955 and 0.955 (328.8 keV, 487.0 keV and 1596.2keV, respectively), 56Mn of 0.985 and 0.973 (846.8 keV and 1810.7keV, respectively). The radionuclides range of uncertainty values were lower than 7%. The present result indicates that the k0 factors can be determined by using synthetic multi-element standards (SMELS).
Hepatoprotective effect of the ethanol extract of Detarium senegalense stem bark in albino Wistar
Authors: Umoke Chukwunalu Igbudu  , Akuodor Godwin Christian  , Okam Princeston Chukwuemeka  , Okposhi Festus Toochukwu  , Anele Donatus Onyebuchi  , Onwe Kenneth Tochukwu  , Nwokike Matthew Onyemaechi  , Okoli Nnaemeka JC
Published: February 2024

Aim: The hepatoprotective effect of Detarium senegalense ethanol stem bark extract was evaluated against paracetamol induced hepatic damage in albino rats. Material and methods: The ethanol stem bark extract of D. senegalense at doses of 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg were orally administered once daily for 3 days.The liver function tests and biochemical investigation such as asparte transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total bilirubin (TB) and direct bilirubin were carried out against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Phytochemical investigation was performed to find active constituents of the plant extracts by the different phytochemical tests. Results: Pre-treatment with the ethanol stem bark extract significantly prevented the biochemical, histological, and changes induced by paracetamol in the liver. The extract showed significant hepatoprotective effects as evidenced by decreased serum enzyme activities such as AST, ALT,, ALP, TB and DB which was supported by histopatological assessment of the liver.The ethanol stem bark extract exhibited significant hepatoprotective activity comparable with silymarin, the standard drug as well as hepatotoxin agent, paracetamol. The phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, cardiac glycosides, resins and balsam. Conclusion: The results of this study strongly show that ethanol stem bark extract of Detarium senegalense possess a potent hepatotoxicity activity against paracetamol induced hepatic damage in rats.
Anti-oxidant and cytotoxic effect of collagen extracted from local buffalo
Authors: Mohanad Hasan Hussein  , Zina Fawzi Al-Obaidi  , Ahmed Sadoon Hassain  , Zainab Abbas Jaber
Published: February 2024

This study about aimed to consider the DPPH radical scavenging recreation and cytotoxicity potentials of collagen extracted from buffalo. The result of antioxidant (DPPH) indicated that collagen possessed the ability to scavenge free in a concentrations dependant manner. They were (67.86±3.65, 54.44± 2.05, 47.92 ±0.53, 44.29±1.80 and 18.02±5.74%) for (200,100,50,25 and 12.5 mg\ml) respectively. the results of cytotoxicity assay match the antioxidant results, the cell viability decrease by concentrations increasing to be 40.20± 3.06, 48.64± 1.48, 61.57± 1.33, 71.14± 0.82 and 83.21± 1.10% for400,200,100,50 and 25 μg/ml respectively within IC50 of 98.54 μg/ml. A little effect on viability of normal cells were observed after collagen treatment (72.33±2.41, 76.27±5.12, 83.17±1.31, 94.56±1.51 and 94.13±0.99 %) for 400,200,100,50 and 25 μg/ml respectively within IC50 of 122 μg/ml.
Contemporary Vocal Repertoire Considerations for the Classical Singer
Authors: Moniz Justin John
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Author Justin John Moniz addresses the exploration of contemporary vocal repertoire for the classical singer. Moniz discusses effective teaching methods rooted in evidence-based practice and advocates for the exploration of student curiosities outside one’s primary area of concentration. Included is a sample list of popular song repertoire for four voice types: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and baritone. These selections are intended to provide even those most unfamiliar with popular song an opportunity to explore a new style with greater probabilities of ease and coordination.
Efficient control of three-phase cascaded multilevel Z-Source inverter using SHEPWM technique
Authors: Kaddour Benyoucef , Henini Noureddine , Tlemçani Abdelhalim , Allali Mohamed
Published: February 2024

This paper presents an enhanced control strategy for three-phase cascaded multilevel Z-source inverters, focusing on the implementation of Selective Harmonic Elimination Pulse Width Modulation (SHEPWM) techniques to improve efficiency. Z-source inverters are gaining prominence in various applications due to their inherent advantages, such as increased voltage boost capability and inherent shoot-through protection. However, achieving optimal control in cascaded multilevel configurations poses challenges that this study seeks to address. The proposed control strategy optimizes the switching patterns of the inverter, thereby enhancing its overall performance. It allows for precise control over the output voltage and reduces harmonic distortion, ensuring the inverter operates efficiently across varying load conditions. The research methodology involves a comprehensive analysis of the proposed technique, including its mathematical modeling and simulation using advanced software tools. Performance metrics such as total harmonic distortion, efficiency, and transient response are evaluated to quantify the improvements achieved. The results obtained demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed control strategy. This method significantly reduces harmonic distortion in the output voltage, leading to improved power quality. Furthermore, the efficiency of the inverter is enhanced, making it suitable for applications demanding high-performance power conversion.
Culinary Tourism as Public Folklore: Heritage in Negotiating Competitiveness and Sustainability
Authors: Long Lucy M.
Published: February 2024

The tourism industry often treats heritage as an objective quality that makes attractions more competitive. This approach would seem to support the sustainability of a culture's culinary heritage, but it oftentimes ossifies, simplifies, invents, and even threatens it. A folklore-based approach to culinary tourism addresses some of these issues. This essay describes three projects that illustrate applications of folklore theory and practice to culinary tourism projects involving heritage.
Folklife, Heritage, and the Environment: A Critique of Natural Capital, Ecosystem Services, and Settler Ecology
Authors: Titon Jeff Todd
Published: February 2024

From a folklife perspective, I address consequences of thinking of the environment as natural capital that provides ecosystem services to people: services that include heritage, both cultural and natural. I examine contemporary environmental policy to reveal advantages and limitations in thinking of folklife and heritage as ecosystem services, and a need to think beyond ecosystem services to ways that folklore studies may contribute to ecojustice. Natural capital and ecosystem services deem the environment to be a commodity, but ecojustice conceives of nature as a community.
Salons 4: Sustainabilities
Authors: Baron Robert , Hufford Mary , Shuman Amy
Published: February 2024

The “Sustainabilities” salons, organized by the Fellows of the American Folklore Society, drew together folklorists from the United States, Europe, and Asia, who were interested in frameworks for the study and stewardship of culture at the nexus of economy, ecology, nature, and the multi-species ethnographic and ontological turn. Conversations highlighted the continuing friction between public environmental policies grounded in Western instrumental, anthropocentric attitudes toward nature, and deeply relational values espoused by Indigenous and environmental justice communities, and by the growing numbers of climate refugees and host communities—urban and rural—with whom folklorists and heritage scholars are increasingly engaged. Exploring what is most needed from folklorists in a time of global environmental instability, participants identified ways to build on solid foundations developed over decades of public folklore's place-based community engagement.
VIKOR-based Method for Assessing the Degree of Development of Film and Television City Tourism Resources in An Intuitively Fuzzy Environment
Authors: Chen Weijie , Hu Yiyang
Published: February 2024

This paper proposes a multi-attribute decision-making method based on VIKOR in an intuitionistic fuzzy environment to evaluate the extent conducted tourism resources development in film and television cities. Firstly, the decision matrix is normalized; secondly, the VIKOR method is introduced into the performance assessment to calculate the individual regret value and group utility value, and the evaluation objects are ranked in a meritocratic way; finally, the effectiveness and scientificity of the method are proved by example analysis.
Navigating Educational Challenges in Cambodia: Insights from China's Vocational Education Assistance Programs
Authors: Cai Yinlu , Sun Yili , Li Qiuhui
Published: February 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of China's pivotal role in supporting Cambodia's vocational education under the ambit of the Belt and Road Initiative, shedding light on the crucial contribution of educational exchanges in fostering economic development. The examination encompasses a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by Cambodia in its pursuit of industrial transformation and workforce skill enhancement. China's substantial aid, manifested through initiatives such as school construction and teacher training, has played a transformative role in fortifying Cambodia's educational infrastructure and facilitating a seamless economic transition. While these initiatives have borne significant fruit, persistent challenges in cultural adaptation, technology transfer, and sustainable development loom large, demanding sustained attention.