bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Langerhans´ cells in patients with psoriasis: effect of treatment with PUVA, PUVA bath, etretinate and anthralin
Authors: Czernielewski J , Juhlin L , Shroot S , Brun P.
Published: August 2023

Suction blisters were raised in lesions and normal appearing skin of patients with psoriasis. The blister roof which contains the epidermis separated at the dermal-epidermal junction was stained with ATPase, OKT-6 and anti-HLA-DR monoclonal antibodies. The technique permits the counting of the Langerhans´ cells per mm2. Their mean number varied between 888-987 cells per mm2 in control subjects with the three staining procedures. In patients with psoriasis, the number of cells before treatment was between 1110-1179 in uninvolved skin and 521-1001 per mm2 in the lesions as measured using both monoclonal antibodies and ATPase. However, the latter technique seemed to be inappropriate for lesional skin. After treatment with PUVA bath or oral PUVA with or without etretinate, fewer Langerhans´ cells were seen in both lesions and normal appearing skin with the appearance of giant Langerhans´ cells with long dendrites. In patients healed with anthralin + UV-B the Langerhans´ cells appeared normal in number and size.
Promising Directions for Continuing the Study of N. Witsen’s List of Mordovian Words
Authors: Valerevich Belenov Nikolay
Published: August 2023

The article theses the promising directions of continuing the research of N. Witsen’s “List of Mordovian Words”, published by him in 1692. The following directions were chosen: the circumstances of collecting materials for the source; the place of collecting materials for the source; the ethnolanguage definition of informants; the method of collecting materials from the source; the semantics of some Mordovian lexemes in the second half of the XVII century and its significance for modern Mordovian lexicology. The author’s own field materials are also used.
Venous Hemodynamics for GSV sparing graft and improved varicose treatment
Authors: Franceschi Claude
Published: August 2023

Since the XIX century, evidence of the hemodynamic causes and efficacy of conservative hemodynamic treatments for varicose disease has been provided by B Brodie, G Perthes and F Trendelenburg, among others. Current studies confirm their prevalence over destructive and ablative approaches in terms of results and preservation of GSV.
Sumner’s Hemodynamic Guide to Venous Diagnosis and Intervention
Authors: Lee Byung Boong
Published: August 2023

The 2nd Edition of ‘Strandness & Sumner’s hemodynamics for Surgeons’ for the venous section.
Editors: Seshadri Raju, Jose Almeida, Ghassan Kassab, and Fedor Lurie.
Home bias in the global portfolio investment of selected OIC countries
Authors:   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia, Md Elias Nura Lina , Al-Habshi Syed Musa ,   Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia, Haron Razali ,   Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: August 2023

Home bias reflects the propensity of investors to allocate their portfolio substantially in domestic market. The existence of home bias offers a new discovery that enables for a comprehensive and robust investigation of such phenomenon. Therefore, the main agenda of this research is to examine the determinants of home bias in the global portfolio investment of selected OIC countries. An unbalanced bilateral panel data of 12 OIC countries’ outward equity investment in 74 host countries from year 2001 to 2016 was analysed. System Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator was employed to determine the factors influencing home bias. The findings show that home bias can be explained by factors related to institutional quality, familiarity, and global financial crisis. The relative factors introduced in the current study significantly explained the existence of home bias phenomenon. Summative findings indicate that home bias may discourage global portfolio investment, but there is a tendency of over-investment in MENA region based on geographical preferences. This study has a significant implication to investors, fund managers and regulators of the OIC countries. Investors and fund managers in OIC countries should be aware of the existence of home bias in their global portfolio that may potentially reduce the benefits of optimal diversification. It is a call for policy makers in the OIC countries to convince their local investors that international portfolio diversifications are able to minimize portfolio’s risk and eventually increase the investment returns.
Fostering work engagement through Islamic work ethic and quality of work-life: The mediating role of psychological capital
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, Azman Mohd Azrul , Shahruddin Shafiq ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, Arifin Muhammad Aiman ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis
Published: August 2023

In the twenty-first century, there is a lack of work involvement among employees, and issue after issue is increasing especially ethical misconduct in the workplace where there is a need to stimulate discussion about the role of work ethic through psychological capital. The objective and purpose of the current study are to expand the literature on work ethic by examining the role of Islamic work ethic in enhancing employee work engagement through psychological mediators. The current study suggests that psychological capital mediates the relationship between Islamic work ethic and work engagement because the organizational approach needs to be broader in approaching the new framework according to the passage of time. Therefore, the presented model has been proposed for all private and government sectors based on the need and importance of work engagement to emerge the economic sustainability of the country.
Enhancing waqf management through fintech in Malaysia A Conceptual Framework on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Authors:   IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, Malaysia., Zakariyah Habeebullah , Salaudeen Adnan Opeyemi ,   IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, Malaysia., Othman Anwar Hasan Abdullah ,   Arab Monetary Fund U.A.E, Rosman Romzie ,   IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, Malaysia
Published: August 2023

In Malaysia, academic studies on the mobilisation of cash waqf and enhancing its role as a mechanism for socio-economic development through the adoption of fintech (financial technology) is highly abound. Additionally, there are calls from stakeholders to adopt best practices fintech solutions in waqf practice to drive efficiency in waqf transactions management, ranging from fund mobilisation, investment and disbursement and connecting donors to fundraisers. This study aims to fill a knowledge gap by explaining the factors regarding the deployment of fintech related to the 4th Industrial Revolution to improve the collection and investment of cash waqf. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for expanding cash waqf collection and performance through fintech in response to the fourth industrial revolution wave study predicting computer technology adoption behaviour. The proposed model is based on a modified framework of Davis's technology acceptance model (TAM) method, which Wallace and Sheetz (2014) adopted in their study titled 'The Adoption of Software Measures: A Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Perspective'. The model seeks to propose measurement for the independent variable of fintech awareness and knowledge, ease and usefulness of fintech, attitude towards fintech and finally, trust and confidence toward the adoption of fintech. Finally, this study will serve as a valuable guide and provide future research insights to explore this avenue further.
Chlorella vulgaris Türü Mikroalglerde B Vitamini İçeriklerinin Uzun Süreli Pişirme Koşulunda Değişimi
Authors: HAZNEDAROĞLU Berat Zeki
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmada besleyici öğeler açısından zengin, farklı fonksiyonel gıdalarda kullanımı giderek yaygınlaşan Chlorella vulgaris türü mikroalglerde bulunan B vitamini içeriklerinin 125°C sıcaklıkta ve 35 dakikalık pişirme koşulları altında değişimi incelenmiştir. Ultra yüksek performanslı sıvı kromatografisi-yüksek çözünürlüklü kütle spektrometresi (UHPLC-HR/MS) kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen ölçümlerde 35 dakikalık pişirme süresi sonrası B1 (tiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niasin), ve B6 (piridoksin) vitaminlerinin pişirme işlemine maruz bırakılmayan kontrol grubuna kıyasla istatistiki olarak anlamlı şekilde (p0.05) gözlenmiştir. Otuz beş dakikalık uzun ısıl işlemlerinin, kalın bir hücre çeperine sahip Chlorella vulgaris mikroalg türünde daha fazla B vitamini açığa çıkmasına yardımcı olabileceği; böylelikle ısıl işlemlere karşı hassas olan ve pişirme sonrası bozunduğu bilinen B vitaminlerinin, Chlorella vulgaris türü mikroalglerde pişirme sırasında korunarak fonksiyonel gıda ürünlerinde kullanılabileceği değerlendirilmiştir.
PERANCANGAN BUKU ILUSTRASI INTERAKTIF "BELAJAR KOSAKATA ARAB" UNTUK ANAK USIA 6-8 TAHUN
Authors: Sumantri Eline Kusuma , Rahayu Hesti , Rochman M. Faizal
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAKSebagai negara yang mempunyai mayoritas penduduk beragama Islam, penguasaan bahasa Arab penduduk Indonesia masih rendah. Pendidikan bahasa Arab ini sangat penting dimulai sejak anak-anak karena erat hubungannya dengan menjalankan syariat agama sejak dini. Anggapan bahwa bahasa Arab susah karena orang tua juga tidak menguasainya. Karena itu perlu dibuat strategi pembelajaran melalui perancangan buku ilustrasi interaktif yang tepat untuk membantu orang tua dalam mengenalkan kosakata bahasa Arab kepada anak usia 6-8 tahun. Tujuan kreatif perancangan adalah mengenalkan kosakata Arab dengan membuat buku ilustrasi interaktif sehingga mempermudah orang tua mengajarkannya dan menarik minat anak untuk mempelajarinya. Interaktifitas dalam buku berupa pop up, lift a flap, dan participation. Buku ilustrasi interaktif dibuat berdasarkan hasil analisis data dengan metode 5W+1H yang didapat melalui kuisioner, studi pustaka, dan wawancara untuk menjawab rumusan masalah. Hasil perancangan berupa dua buku berisi empat cerita dengan 44 kata benda dalam bahasa Arab. Warna pastel dan gaya ilustrasi kartun digunakan dalam perancangan. Gaya penulisan naskah menggunakan gaya naratif dan deskriptif. Sedangkan, jenis huruf sans serif diaplikasikan pada naskah berdasarkan penilaian anak bahwa jenis huruf tersebut mudah dibaca.Kata kunci : Ilustrasi, Buku Ilustrasi, Interaktif, Kosakata Bahasa Arab, Anak ABSTRACTAs a country with a majority Muslim population, the Indonesian population's mastery of Arabic is still low. Arabic language education is very important starting from childhood because it is closely related to practicing religious law from an early age. The assumption is that Arabic is difficult because parents also do not master it. Because of this, it is necessary to develop a learning strategy by designing appropriate interactive illustrated books to help parents introduce Arabic vocabulary to children aged 6-8 years. The creative design objective is to introduce Arabic vocabulary by creating interactive illustrated books so that it is easier for parents to teach and attract children's interest in learning it. Interactivity in the book is in the form of pop-ups, lift a flap, and participation. The interactive illustration book was created based on the results of data analysis using the 5W+1H method obtained through questionnaires, literature studies, and interviews to answer the problem formulation. The results of the design are two books containing four stories with 44 nouns in Arabic. Pastel colors and cartoon illustration style are used in the design. The scriptwriting style uses narrative and descriptive styles. Meanwhile, the sans serif typeface is applied to the script based on the child's assessment that the typeface is easy to read.Keywords : Illustration, Illustrattion Book, Interactive, Vocabulary Arabic, Children
Regulasi emosi sebagai mediator antara ketakutan dan kepatuhan pada protokol kesehatan selama pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Harahap Tiara Maharani , Kendhawati Lenny , Moeliono Marisa Fransiska
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui peran strategi regulasi emosi adaptif pada hubungan antara ketakutan terhadap COVID-19 dengan kepatuhan pada protokol kesehatan di Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Sebanyak 374 siswa SMA (Musia=16.64; SD=.792) berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Pengukuran variabel pada pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan skala FCQ-19, Skala CERQ, dan CDC Guideline Adherence. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan model mediasi Hayes pada program SPSS makro PROCESS. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa strategi regulasi emosi adaptif (terutama acceptance dan positive reappraisal) memediasi hubungan antara ketakutan dan kepatuhan pada protokol kesehatan. Hasil studi ini menekankan pada pentingnya mempromosikan strategi koping remaja dengan menggunakan regulasi emosi adaptif. Strategi koping ini dapat diperkuat, dengan menekankan kepada penerimaan dan penghargaan positif, yang akan membantu mereka untuk dapat menaklukkan perasaan takutnya dan bertindak sesuai dengan peraturan yang berlaku saat ini. Studi ini juga memberi informasi yang dapat bermanfaat dalam mengembangkan strategi meningkatkan kepatuhan pada remaja, yang menekankan pada regulasi emosi.
Determination of Helicobacter heilmannii in cats by real time polymerase chain reaction and histopathology
Authors: TUZCU Nevin , ÇELİK Zeynep , AKÇAKAVAK Gökhan , BULUT Ayşegül , SALİK Rabia , ÖNER Muhammed , KAYA Vedat , TUZCU Mehmet
Published: August 2023

Helicobacter species such as Helicobacter heilmannii, Helicobacter pylori, Helicobacter felis, Helicobacter bizzozeronii, Helicobacter salomonis have been identified in cats and dogs, and research suggesting that these species may be zoonotic agents have increased in recent years. The aim of this study is to reveal the presence of H. heilmannii in stomach and liver tissues taken during necropsies of domestic, stray and shelter cats by real-time PCR and histopathology and to compare histopathological findings and real-time PCR results. The material of the study consisted of stomach and liver tissues taken from 41 cats who died from different causes and were necropsied. DNA of H. heilmannii was determined in the stomach tissues of 36 cats and the liver tissues of 24 cats in the study conducted with real-time PCR using specific primers of H. heilmannii. Epithelial degeneration in the stomach, fibrosis and oedema in the lamina propria and lymphoplasmacytic cell infiltration were detected histopathologically in the cats diagnosed with gastritis. Eight cats were positive in Hematoxylin-Eosin staining and nineteen cats were positive in the staining with Warthin Starry of the sections, in terms of Helicobacter-like microorganisms. Microscopically, dissociation of the remark cords and hydropic degeneration in hepatocytes and mononuclear cell infiltrations in some sections were determined in the livers. In conclusion, with this study, it was understood that real-time PCR analyses are very useful in determining H. heilmannii in cats. However, histopathological examinations are necessary to associate the presence of bacteria with the development of the disease.
ANÁLISE DOS FATORES DETERMINANTES DA DECISÃO DE COMPRA DE ALIMENTOS ORGÂNICOS
Authors: De Oliveira Ferreira Larice Simone , Lanna Franco da Silveira Rodrigo
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho teve o objetivo de verificar os fatores determinantes que influenciam o consumo de alimentos orgânicos. Para atingir tal objetivo, foi conduzida uma pesquisa online com 434 consumidores, avaliando as características socioeconômicas e os aspectos relativos à demanda de produtos orgânicos. Os aspectos metodológicos utilizados nessa pesquisa foram os seguintes: revisão bibliométrica, estatística descritiva e análise econométrica. Os resultados mostraram que as variáveis renda, nível de escolaridade, acesso à informação sobre a produção orgânica, preocupação ambiental, preocupação com a saúde e percepção positiva dos consumidores frente aos produtos orgânicos (nutrição, sabor, qualidade e aspecto natural) e ao sistema orgânico de produção influenciaram a demanda por alimentos orgânicos.
Perbandingan Rendemen Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) di Perkebunan Rakyat dan Perkebunan PT Tidar Kerinci Agung
Authors: Sari Wulan Kumala , Rusmanida Rusmanida
Published: August 2023

Plantation of PT. Tidar Kerinci Agung (PT. TKA) is a company engaged in oil palm plantations with an area of 24,000 ha and has been certified by Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO). PT. TKA has a factory for Crude Palm Oil (CPO) processing, therefore the local community can sell their palm oil yield to the factory. However, the purchase of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) from the community was constrained by the fact that many people use random seeds which reduce the quality of CPO, moreover the agronomic factors such as fertilization, rainfall, plant maintenance and harvesting on smallholder plantations which are the factors that can reduce the quality of CPO. The present study was conducted for 3 months, with the objective was to determine the comparison of the palm oil extraction rate between smallholder plantations and large-scale estate (PT. Tidar Kerinci Agung). The research method was a survey by purposive sampling to obtained data on oil palm production, especially in relation with oil extraction rate. The result showed that the oil extraction rate of CPO was 24.51% and it’s on Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) was 4.45% in large-scale estate (PT. TKA). It was higher than the oil extraction rate on smallholder plantations. The oil extraction rate of CPO and PKO in the high yielding, moderate yielding, and low-yielding smallholder plantations were CPO 20.55% and PKO 4.42%, CPO 21.50% and PKO 3.77%, and CPO 18.35% and PKO 4.34%, respectively.
Audible Obstacle Warning System for Visually Impaired Person Based on Image Processing
Authors: Yulianto Andik , Ma'muriyah Ni'matul , Lina Lina
Published: August 2023

To be able to do their daily activities, a visually impaired person needs a guidance device to help him/her walk including to avoid obstacles on their way to the destination. The quick and clear instruction is given to the user is the most challenging problem to be solved. The visually impaired person should have simple guidance about the obstruction in front of him/her. Most guidance devices use simple sounds to give the warning without information about which direction the user should go. In this paper, an obstacle warning system based on image processing methods was developed. A guidance device for visually impaired persons using a single-board computer based on an image-processing algorithm has been designed. The main sensor of the guidance device is a NoIR camera. The distance measurement approximation model was developed with errors up to 4.3%. The test found that the proposed system can detect obstruction in the form of a person, the device also detects the stairs. The best detection obtains when the object position is less than 300 cm in front of the user.  The stair detection was carried out by using the Hough line transform method. The output of the system is the sound of direction that can be heard through the headset.
Performance Comparison of Maximum Power Point Tracking Method of Human Psychology Optimization (HPO), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) and Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) on Flyback Converter Under Partial Shading Condition
Authors: Efendi Moh. Zaenal , Dwirantono Mochammad Rody , Suhariningsih Suhariningsih , Raharja Lucky
Published: August 2023

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a method to track the power point of an energy source with the intention to generate maximum power. The surface of the Solar Panel has the possibility of being blocked when it receives sunlight. The barrier can be in the shape of shadows of objects that are nearby solar panels. The problem causes the power generated to be not optimal and makes more than one MPPT peak on the characteristics of P-V. This paper compares several methods of MPPT such as Human Psychology Optimization (HPO), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), and Fuzzy logic Controller (FLC) under partial shading conditions, the comparison of three method by simulation. This algorithm hooks up to a flyback converter to provide MPP. From the results of MPPT accuracy in partial shading situations, the ABC and HPO approach methods can achieve GMPP with more than 82.22 % accuracy. For convergence, ABC needs extra time to discover GMPP. From the results, the Fuzzy approach can track however nevertheless trapped on LMPP.
The therapeutic effect of Nigel/a sativa seed oil in treatment of chronic urticaria
Authors: E. AI-Snafi Ali , M. AI-Samarai Abdul Ghani , M. AI­ Sabawi Ahmed
Published: August 2023

Urticaria is a common disease which affects an approximately 15-25% of the population at some point during their life time. Chronic urticaria indicates the presence of hives for a protracted period (>6weeks). Antihistamines, steroids and immune suppressants are needed for the treatment of chronic miicaric. This study was designed to investigate the therapeutic effects of Nigella sative oil in the treatment of chronic urticaria. The results showed that 400 mg twice daily of Nigella sativa oil (in gelatin capsule) was significantly increase cure rate. It also significantly decreases log1 o IgE and improves tolerability of patients to exacerbating factors. The effects of Nigella sativa oil in urticaria could be attributed to inhibition of histamine release, blocking of histamine effects and inhibition of ecosanoides formation from arachidonic acid.
Optical microscopy and cross anatomy for the intestinal wall of sheep infected with Tap worm
Authors: Hameed Badar Khatlan
Published: August 2023

Ten intestinal mucosa of sheep intestine were obtained for cross  and microscopy examination, the specimens from those intestinal wall were taken at pieces half cm and washed well by running water, then processed by histological technique according to Bancoft & Steven 1987  including fixation, dehydration, clearing and embedding with paraffin wax also sectioning at six micrometer by microtome, finally stained by Hematoxylin and Eosin  after that mounted with D. P. X and after drying in dry cabinet for 24 hour  examined by light microscope , The intestinal wall was congested and patches of blood hemorrhage were seen.  The histological examination revealed to sloughing of the intestinal villi from the luminal surface with presence of hyper secretion of mucus from the goblet cells and intestinal glands in the lamina properia also infiltration of white blood cells in the lamina properia in between the intestinal glands. In conclusion; the intestinal wall was damages after infection with Tape worm due to its effect on the villi of mucosa which are vital structures for absorption of  nutritional elements in a animals.
Development of trade relations between Russia and India under international sanctions on the basis of the North-South transport corridor
Authors: Osipov Evgenii Anatol'evich
Published: August 2023

The object of the study is trade relations between Russia and India in the context of modern economic and political conditions, including the impact of the international North-South transport corridor and international sanctions. The subject of the study is a detailed analysis of the dynamics, problems and prospects of these relations, with an emphasis on recent changes in the global political situation and their impact on bilateral trade. The author examines in detail various aspects of trade relations, such as imbalance, diversification and strategic cooperation. Particular attention is paid to the role of the North-South ITC in strengthening economic ties. The study also addresses the issues of parallel imports and the possibility of expanding cooperation in the field of high technologies. The novelty of the study lies in a comprehensive analysis of the existing conditions and prospects for the development of trade between the two countries. This analysis includes exploring opportunities for further strengthening and expanding cooperation, as well as providing valuable insights and strategic recommendations. In conclusion, the study highlights that despite existing obstacles such as infrastructure restrictions and sanctions, there is significant potential for strengthening trade relations between Russia and India, which can contribute to sustainable economic growth and cooperation between the two countries, opening up new horizons for bilateral trade and investment.
Validation of Models for Net Deployment and Capture Simulation with Experimental Data
Authors: Boonrath Achira , Botta Eleonora M.
Published: August 2023

This work validates lumped-parameter models and cable-based models for nets against data from a parabolic flight experiment. The capabilities of a simulator based in Vortex Studio, a multibody dynamics simulation framework, are expanded by introducing i) a lumped-parameter model of the net with lumped masses placed along the threads and ii) a flexible-cable-based model, both of which enable collision detection with thin bodies. An experimental scenario is recreated in simulation, and the deployment and capture phases are analyzed. Good agreement with experiments is observed in both phases, although with differences primarily due to imperfect knowledge of experimental initial conditions. It is demonstrated that both a lumped-parameter model with inner nodes and a cable-based model can enable the detection of collisions between the net and thin geometries of the target. While both models improve notably capture realism compared to a lumped parameter model with no inner nodes, the cable-based model is found to be most computationally efficient. The effect of modeling thread-to-thread collisions (i.e., collisions among parts of the net) is analyzed and determined to be negligible during deployment and initial target wrapping. The results of this work validate the models and increase the confidence in the practicality of this simulator as a tool for research on net-based capture of debris. A cable-based model is validated for the first time in the literature.
Worldwide regulations and policy trends on gas production from gas hydrates
Authors: Merey Sukru , Chen Lin
Published: August 2023

Gas hydrates are considered near-future energy resources with their vast amounts all around the world, especially in permafrost and marine environments. Since the beginning of the 2000s, there have been many gas hydrate exploration, drilling, coring, and production trials in the world. The countries (i.e., Japan, China, India) that need urgent energy resources are in a rush to produce feasible natural gas from gas hydrate reservoirs. However, according to available production trial data, there are many obstacles to reaching the commercial level of gas production. Due to the sensitive nature of gas hydrate reservoirs, the health, safety, and environmental risks of all production trials should be discussed. Moreover, it is crucial to control the risks of these production trials. This study aims to investigate the worldwide regulations and policy trends related to gas hydrate production trials.
Sonhos e emoções na tragédia grega
Authors: De Paoli Beatriz
Published: August 2023

Sabe-se que, convencionalmente, os sonhos na tragédia grega e, de modo geral, na literatura grega antiga, tendem a se realizar. São, por essa razão, percebidos como sinais divinos que o sonhador, no mais das vezes, tem de interpretar, podendo, para tanto, recorrer a um intérprete de sonhos que lhe desvende o sentido. Os sonhos e o ato de sonhar, a despeito de seu caráter exterior e não subjetivo para o homem grego antigo, provocam determinadas emoções em quem sonha. Nosso objetivo é, pois, observar quais e como certas emoções se associam à experiência onírica, mediante a análise de passagens das tragédias de Ésquilo, Sófocles e Eurípides.
“Amedrontado, acordei do sono”: o medo trágico na Exagoge de Ezequiel
Authors: Torres Milton
Published: August 2023

O medo é uma emoção universal que funciona como síntese das atividades mentais que levam a reações de terror, pânico e angústia. O objetivo deste estudo é fazer uma leitura dos fragmentos da Exagoge, de Ezequiel Trágico, dramaturgo judaico que escrevia em grego, a fim de identificar como o drama helenístico trata a experiência estética do medo. Em cada um dos conjecturados cinco atos da Exagoge, o medo se faz presente com uma mesma marca de imponderabilidade. A tese do artigo é a de que a Exagoge demonstra que o medo é também uma reação a um perigo “imponderável” ou ponderável a partir não de experiências pessoais anteriores, mas de elementos externos que interagem com o estado emocional interior. Assim, o artigo pretende caracterizar a emoção do medo, em suas manifestações de caráter negativo e dissociadas do elemento estereotípico e cognitivo de experiências anteriores, a partir do exame da Exagoge, com base em cinco efeitos de amedrontamento: diante do desconhecido, o medo do imponderável; diante das divindades, o medo do sobrenatural; diante da exibição de força bruta, o medo do poderoso; diante da exibição de superioridade numérica, o medo do numeroso; e, diante do desproporcional, o medo do monstruoso.
Kuzbass: Change of Development Paradigm and Structural Transformation
Authors: Fridman Yu. A. , Rechko G. N. , Loginova E. Yu. , Kritskiy D. V.
Published: August 2023

The article deals with the problem of structural transformation of the economy of the Kemerovo region – Kuzbass in the context of adaptation of this coal mining area to new conditions. The export-oriented coal industry as the core of the Kuzbass economy has recently become a challenge to sustainable development region. The reason is, first of all, the change in the priorities of state energy policies in many countries of the world: now the goals of decarbonization and statements about the rejection of fossil fuels for environmental reasons are paradoxically combined with the need for states to solve the tasks of ensuring their own energy security against the background of the deglobalization of the world economy. All this creates uncertainty about the future of coal and forces Kuzbass to look for new ways of development. But over the past twenty years, attempts to reduce dependence on the coal industry have not bring the desired result. The reason, according to the authors of the article, is, among other things, the region’s lack of a clear structural policy. To date, a whole range of challenges and threats has formed around and within Russia, which radically change the principles of development of Kuzbass in terms of openness to external markets for raw materials, capital, equipment and innovations, prospects for cooperation and creation of value chains, thereby creating prerequisites for destabilizing the economic systems of the Kemerovo region. The authors of the article consider three scenarios for the development of coal mining in Kuzbass and, in order to solve the above problems, they propose to focus on the use of two basic tools for the structural transformation of its economy: restructuring of coal industry and diversification with the predominant development of new economy sectors.
Analysis of Socio-Economic Conditions for the Formation of the Innovative Potential of the Region (Kaluga Region)
Authors: Kuzmina A. A.
Published: August 2023

The study focuses on the current state of the region’s economy, determining the role of its innovative potential in ensuring a high level of sustainability and competitiveness. The article provides a systematic analysis of the main factors shaping the innovation potential of the Kaluga region, justifies limiting trends, including: uncertainty in the economic situation, investment risks, a high percentage of commercial credit and a lack of own financial resources. This paper evaluates the system-forming sectors and industries, the level of investment activity and substantiates their impact on increasing the innovation potential of the Kaluga region. The study reveals the mechanism of providing resources for innovation activities based on the program-targeted approach of the implemented state programs “Innovative development and modernization of the economy”, “Development of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Kaluga region”, contributing to the output, increasing attractiveness for investors, allowing to ensure high values of socio-economic development in the ranking among the regions of the Russian Federation. Based on the component approach, a rating assessment was carried out that characterizes the effectiveness of the implementation of the innovative potential of the Kaluga region. The rating is based on a system of indicators of socio-economic conditions of innovation activity, scientific and technical potential, the level of innovation and export activity, the quality of regional innovation policy.
Spectrum of cervicovaginal Pap smears in newly established tertiary care medical institute
Authors: Sethy Manas Ranjan , Nigam Jitendra Singh , Rath Ashutosh , Sharma Abhimanyu , Prabhala Shailaja , Pradeep Immanuel
Published: August 2023

Objectives:

We undertook this study to find out the spectrum of the cervical smear pattern along with the clinical profiles of patients who underwent cervical Papanicolaou (Pap) smear evaluation in our newly started tertiary care center. We also tried to find the possible clinical cause for unsatisfactory smears and factors for epithelial cell abnormality.

Material and Methods:

The present study was a retrospective observational study. Pap smears cases with their clinical findings mentioned on the requisition form and cytopathology observations were retrieved from the archives of the department of pathology. Fisher’s exact test was used for statistical analysis.

Results:

Five hundred and ninety-four cases were included in the study. The most common age group was 36– 40 years. White discharge per vaginum was the most common clinical presentation. The negative for squamous intraepithelial lesions or malignancy was the most common interpretation (86.87%). Cervical erosion had statistically significant associations with unsatisfactory smears, while bacterial vaginosis had with satisfactory smears. Epithelial cell abnormality was seen in 4.62% patients. We observed a statistically significant association of cervical mucoid discharge, and inflammation with “no epithelial cell abnormality” cases, while postmenopausal bleeding was associated with “epithelial cell abnormality” cases.

Conclusion:

In the presence of clinical factors like cervical erosion, which may affect the quality of Pap smear, proper sampling techniques are to be used by health-care providers. The careful evaluation of Pap smears, especially in cases of cervical mucoid discharge, postmenopausal bleeding, and inflammatory smears is required to ensure that epithelial cell abnormalities are not overlooked.
ZONING OF FLOOD PRONE AREAS IN SINGKAWANG CITY DUE TO RAINFALL
Authors: Razi Fahrul , Soeryamassoeka SB , Yulianto Eko
Published: August 2023

Singkawang City is a coastal and hilly city. Flooding incidents have caused considerable material damage, displacement of people, and loss of lives. Floods in Singkawang occur almost yearly. In general, the floods in Singkawang are caused by natural factors, exceptionally high rainfall. Considering the significant impact of floods on the development of Singkawang City, it is necessary to establish flood vulnerability zoning based on rainfall in the city.An analysis is conducted on parameters that influence flood incidents, including the slope of the land, elevation, soil type, land cover, and hydrological analysis of rainfall data to create a flood vulnerability zoning map in Singkawang City. Then, an overlay is performed on the four parameters that affect floods, resulting in a map showing the distribution of inundation due to the maximum planned flood discharge (Q) generated from the hydrological analysis based on rainfall.The flood vulnerability map analysis results based on 4 data parameters that affect flood events obtained that the flood-safe area in Singkawang City covers an area of 14863.97 ha (27.04%). In contrast, areas not prone to floods cover 24571.74 ha (44.70%). Areas vulnerable to floods cover 11476.22 ha (20.87%), and regions highly vulnerable to floods cover 3567.28 ha (6.49%). Based on the results of hydrological analysis based on rainfall, it is obtained that the area of Singkawang City mostly experiences inundation due to the maximum planned flood discharge occurring at a 2-year interval in the Small Semelagi River Zone (353.5 ha), at a 5-year gap in the Small Semelagi River Zone (327.4 hectares), at a 10-year gap in the Selakau River Zone (401.4 ha), at a 20-year interval in the Selakau River Zone (473.1 ha), at a 50-year interval in the Selakau River Zone (545.9 ha), and at a 100-year gap in the Selakau River Zone (617.7 ha).
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Authors: Gurgu Elena
Published: August 2023

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WORK STRESS, RISK-TAKING PROPENSITY, AND RESILIENCE AS DETERMINANTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING IN THE POLICE FORCE
Authors: Adekanmbi Foluso Philip , Ukpere Wilfred Isioma
Published: August 2023

This study evaluates the impacts of work stress, risk-taking propensity, and resilience on psychological wellbeing in Nigeria’s Police Force. Its sample was extracted from four (4) police stations in Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria. They are the Iyaganku, Eleyele, Orita Challenge, and Iwo Road testing ground police stations. This study has adopted a cross-sectional survey method, where the current scholar randomly distributed the study’s questionnaires. Nonetheless, from the 350 questionnaires floated, 319 were suitable for study and analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS version 27). The present study conducted standard and hierarchical multiple regression analysis in testing the stated hypotheses and concludes that work stress and risk-taking propensity significantly reduce psychological wellbeing. In contrast, resilience increases it in Nigeria’s Police Force. It further settles that work stress, risk-taking propensity, and resilience significantly and jointly determine psychological wellbeing. Work stress, however, determines more significantly the psychological wellbeing of police officers than risk-taking propensity, resilience, and their combination matrix. Consequently, this paper advocates the need to reinforce stress management training among police officers to promote healthy lifestyles and improve psychological wellbeing. Also, Nigeria’s Police college should incorporate risk-taking concepts on the job to help them exhibit better risk-taking behaviors and maintain improved psychological wellbeing. Moreover, Nigeria’s Police Force should adopt strategies for promoting resilience levels, raising police officers’ positive emotions to recover from their adverse experiences. Besides, there is a severe need for psychological interventions to prepare police officers for the hurdles ahead. So, it is required that government make provisions for a salary increase, incentives, organizational support programs, and initiatives that can strengthen the coping styles of police officers for better psychological health and wellbeing.
USING BIG DATA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Authors: Gurgu Elena , Iatagan Mariana , Zorzoliu Raluca
Published: August 2023

Digitalization is fundamentally changing companies and other organizations, just as the business world has never seen before. Changes also take place on the financial and accounting side of a company. Future digital advancements are a necessity because providers use this type of systems. The use of new technologies in business management is expected especially in terms of document recognition, data exchange, receipt and payment transactions, communication, excel replacement, text recognition. Big Data is becoming an indispensable resource for many organizations. Digitalization is fundamentally changing companies and other organizations, just as the business world has never seen before. The term Big Data has evolved in a flash to take into account the rapidly expanding quantities of digital information systems that are generated, the hard work of creating that information that can be analyzed, and the actual use of that data as capital to increase efficiency, create and enable innovation, and improve decision-making.
Determinants of Forensic Accounting Techniques and Theories: An Empirical Investigation
Authors: Oyedokun Godwin Emmanuel
Published: August 2023

This study sought and investigated the determinants of forensic accounting techniques. The data analysed in this study were gathered from both primary and secondary sources. The 120 respondents were purposively selected, which includes forensic accountants, fraud auditors, bankers, forensic investigators, finance enthusiasts, fraud investigators, and those in academia. The data for this study were gathered electronically using an online questionnaire through Google Form. The Google Form analysis was adopted. Secondary data were the existing data, established by seasoned professionals and academics. The data were presented through pie charts, bar chats, and descriptions. The study shows that the nature of fraud under investigation which includes the level of crime perpetrated, how much involved, stages, complexity, and who is involved are the determinant of techniques to be applied to fraud examination. Also, other factors such as criminal evidence, the expertise and experience of the examiner, organisational policies, and the risks involved determine what techniques to be applied to forensic investigations. Data mining emerged as the most appropriate technique for fraud investigation, however, the combination of two or more techniques is advised for forensic accountants, forensic legal practitioners, and all other similar parties. This study recommends the need for stakeholders to engage, recruit, and employ the services of a forensic accountant to review, strengthen, reappraise records and internal control systems on a routine basis; Organisations should train employees on the dynamics and scope of financial crimes, the legal environment, fraud prevention, and ethical issues.
RANKING OF EU COUNTRIES ACCORDING TO INNOVATION POTENTIAL
Authors: Marković Milan
Published: August 2023

In a high-tech society, the main factor of economic development are activities related to research and development (R&D). The purpose of the paper is to rank all 27 countries of the European Union (EU) according to selected indicators of innovation potential. The author singled out five relevant indicators from the Eurostat database (section related to innovation) in the assessment of the conditions for innovation development in the EU using the MOORA (Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of Ratio Analysis) method. Based on the conducted multi-criteria analysis, the author concludes that Germany, Sweden, France and the Netherlands have the best innovation performance, so that these countries are the closest to achieving the goals of a highly competitive economy and sustainable economic development. On the other hand, Romania, Cyprus, Slovakia and Croatia show the weakest innovation potential, followed by other newer EU members.
Grp78 is required for intestinal Kras-dependent glycolysis proliferation and adenomagenesis
Authors: Spaan Claudia N , de Boer Ruben J , Smit Wouter L , van der Meer Jonathan HM , van Roest Manon , Vermeulen Jacqueline LM , Koelink Pim J , Becker Marte AJ , Go Simei , Silva Joana , Faller William J , van den Brink Gijs R , Muncan Vanesa , Heijmans Jarom
Published: August 2023

In development of colorectal cancer, mutations inAPCare often followed by mutations in oncogeneKRAS. The latter changes cellular metabolism and is associated with the Warburg phenomenon. Glucose-regulated protein 78 (Grp78) is an important regulator of the protein-folding machinery, involved in processing and localization of transmembrane proteins. We hypothesize that targetingGrp78inApcandKras(AK)-mutant intestines interferes with the metabolic phenotype imposed byKrasmutations. In mice with intestinal epithelial mutations inApc,KrasG12Dand heterozygosity forGrp78(AK-Grp78HET) adenoma number and size is decreased compared withAK-Grp78WTmice. Organoids fromAK-Grp78WTmice exhibited a glycolysis metabolism which was completely rescued byGrp78heterozygosity. Expression and correct localization of glucose transporter GLUT1 was diminished inAK-Grp78HETcells. GLUT1 inhibition restrained the increased growth observed inAK-mutant organoids, whereasAK-Grp78HETorganoids were unaffected. We identifyGrp78as a critical factor inKras-mutated adenomagenesis. This can be attributed to a critical role forGrp78in GLUT1 expression and localization, targeting glycolysis and the Warburg effect.
The Development Logic of Unbalanced Duality of Digital-Economy Globalization
Authors: 宋 树理
Published: August 2023

数字经济全球化的不平衡发展具有二重性。基于历史唯物主义的分析,这种二重性表现为数字经济的自然属性和社会属性的二重不平衡性。数字经济自然属性的不平衡性关键是各国生产领域的数字技术创新不平衡,及其决定的数字贸易及其发展潜力的不平衡,也就是社会生产力根本变革的不平衡。更重要的是数字经济社会属性的不平衡性,其本质上是数字资本主义全球经济体系结构的不平衡,根本上是由资本形态的时间演化和资本分布的空间结构的不平衡决定的,同样遵循了二重发展逻辑。推论发现,这是资本积累由外向扩散化的量变积累逐渐转向内向集聚化的质变积累的必然结果,也必将进一步扩大数字资本主义全球经济体系的两极分化。
Research on Early Warning Model of Financial Report Fraud in China
Authors: Yubo Y. , Yumeng C.
Published: August 2023

At present, financial report fraud is becoming more frequent with the continuous development of the world economy. How to provide early warning before financial report fraud occurs has become more and more important. The purpose of this paper is to set up a logistic regression model, namely an ex-ante warning model, which can provide early warning before financial report fraud occurs, by comparing the governance of financial report fraudulent companies and non-fraudulent ones. First, this paper uses the “fraud triangle” theory as a framework to find the relevant proxy variables for fraud opportunities, fraud pressure, and fraud rationalization. Second, the study uses T-test, Mann-Whitney test and chi-square test to identify statistically significant differences among these proxy variables. Hypotheses were made about the relationship between the coefficient values and the presence of false behavior in the reports. Finally, an ex-ante fraud warning model is set up from the indicators with statistically significant differences, meanwhile the hypotheses regarding the behavior of the indicators and their impact on the model are tested. The overall accuracy of the ex-ante fraud early warning model developed in this paper is 70.9%. How to further debug the model to make the screening of fraudulent companies more accurate is the difficulty and further research direction of the article.