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A Study on Skincare Behavior According to the Perception of Aging Among Middle-aged Women in Their 40s and 50s
Authors: Song A-Ram , Kim Hyeon-Gyeong , Choi Mee-Ok
Published: April 2024

The paper aimed to investigate the perception of aging and corresponding skincare behaviors among women in their 40s and 50s. A survey was conducted from September 1, 2023, to October 10, 2023, involving 221 women aged 40 to 50. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS WIN 25.0. Frequency analysis was conducted to understand the general characteristics of the respondents and their perception of skin aging symptoms. Cross-analysis was performed to determine if there were differences in skincare behaviors based on the perception of skin aging symptoms. The results indicated that the onset of skin aging was generally perceived to begin in the late 30s, with particular concern about eye wrinkles. The initial recognition of skin aging was primarily through the appearance of eye wrinkles, with 47.5% of respondents identifying increased fine lines as the main symptom. Participants generally perceived their skin aging rate as slow compared to others. Analysis of preferred skincare methods to delay skin aging revealed statistically significant differences based on the perception of skin aging symptoms (p<.05). Regarding self-care methods for the skin, statistically significant differences were observed based on the perception of skin aging rate (p<.05). However, no statistically significant differences were found in the frequency of skincare investment based on the perception of skin aging symptoms (p>.05). The study also identified a desire among participants to hide or improve aging through professional skincare. Thus, it is suggested that promotional strategies for skincare tailored to middle-aged women and educational initiatives based on professional expertise should be implemented to enhance opportunities for healthy aging among this demographic.
Approximation and analysis regarding the structure of a multiple variable mapping
Authors: Bodaghi Abasalt , Mosleh Maryam , Dutta Hemen
Published: April 2024

The article introduces a several variables mapping as the multimixed quadratic-cubic mapping in order to characterize such mappings. It reduces a system of equations defining the multimixed quadratic-cubic mappings to obtain a single functional equation. It is shown that under some mild conditions, every multimixed quadratic-cubic mapping can be multi-quadratic, multi-cubic and multiquadratic-cubic. Further, the generalized Hyers-Ulam stability and hyperstabilty for multimixed quadratic-cubic functional equations in quasi-$\beta$ normed spaces have been investigated.
Existence of solutions for an approximation of the Paneitz problem on spheres
Authors: Bouh Kamal Ould
Published: April 2024

This paper is devoted to studying the nonlinear problem with subcritical exponent $(S_{\varepsilon}) : \Delta^{2}u-c_n\Delta u+d_nu = Ku^{\frac{n+4}{n-4}-\varepsilon}$, $u$ on $ S^n$, where $n\geq5$, $ \varepsilon$ is a small positive parameter and $K$ is a a smooth positive function on $S^n$. We construct some solutions which blow up at $q$ different critical points of $K$.
Fractional order iterative boundary value problem
Authors: Menchih Manal , Hilal Khalid , Elomari M'hamed , Kajouni Ahmed
Published: April 2024

In the present paper, we establish the existence and uniqueness solution for an iterative differential equation involving caputo fractional derivative of order $1\alpha2$. The existence results is proved by using Schauder fixed point. To prove the extremal solution, we demonstrate some fractional inequalities. As application, we conclude this paper by giving an illustrative example to demonstrate the applicability of the obtained result.
Electrochemical Measurement of the Electronic Structure of Low-Dimensional Materials
Authors: Bueno Paulo Roberto
Published: April 2024

The quantum-rate theory defines a quantum mechanical rate that complies with the Planck–Einstein relationship, permitting the study of relativistic quantum electrodynamics phenomena intrinsically related to the perturbation of the density-of-states. The electronic structure of graphene and inorganic quantum dots (within colloidal sizes) embedded in an electrolyte environment can be measured on this basis. The electronic structure measured using quantum-rate spectroscopy (QRS) is in good agreement with that measured through angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) or calculated via computational density-functional theory (DFT) methods for the case of graphene and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy (STM/STS) in the case of inorganic quantum dots. Electrochemical QRS has evident experimental advantages over ARPES or STM/STS methods. For instance, QRS enables obtaining the electronic structure of graphene at room temperature and in an electrolyte environment, whereas ARPES requires low temperature and ultrahigh-vacuum conditions. Furthermore, QRS can operate in situ using a hand-held, inexpensive piece of equipment, whereas ARPES necessarily requires expensive and cumbersome apparatus.
Örgütlerde Toksik Liderlik ve Bununla Baş Etme Stratejileri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Şişman Selman
Published: April 2024

1990 yıllarından itibaren gündeme gelen bir liderlik kavramlaştırması olarak toksik liderlikle ilgi çalışmalarının kapsamı giderek genişlemekte olup halen liderlikle ilgili bir araştırma konusu olarak yerini korumaktadır. Konuya ilişkin yapılan çalışmalar, toksik liderliğin örgütlerde azımsanmayacak yoğunlukta olduğunu göstermektedir. Örgütlerin öngörülen kurumsal hedefleri gerçekleştirebilmeleri konusunda çalışanların yeterliklerini, motivasyonlarını ve ruhi yönlerini geliştirme konusundaki beceriler, günümüzde etkili liderlerden aranan başlıca nitelikler arasında yer almaktadır. Toksik liderlik ise liderliğin karanlık yönü (dark side) olarak betimlenmektedir. Toksik liderlerin takipçileri, hatta meslektaşları üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri, örgüt üyelerinin yukarıda söz edilen yönlerden yıkıma ve hayal kırıklığına uğramasına yol açabilmektedir. Bu yönüyle toksik liderliğin yayılmasının önüne geçilmesi, bu konuda bir takım strateji ve yöntemlerin belirlenerek hayata geçirilmesi ihtiyacı vardır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, literatür taramasına dayalı olarak toksik liderliğin temel boyutlarını ortaya koyarak, Jean Lipman-Blueman’ın belirlemiş olduğu toksik liderlerle baş etme stratejileri doğrultusunda birtakım değerlendirmeler yaparak araştırma ve uygulamaya yönelik bazı öneriler geliştirmektir.
Homicide in Australia 2021–22
Authors: Miles Hannah , Faulconbridge Emily , Bricknell Samantha
Published: April 2024

The National Homicide Monitoring Program is Australia’s only national data collection on homicide incidents, victims and offenders. This report describes the 218 homicide incidents recorded by Australian state and territory police between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022. During this 12-month period there were 234 victims of homicide and 279 identified offenders.
U.S. Public Confidence in Higher Education: What It Is and What It Should Be
Authors: Ponton Michael K.
Published: April 2024

In the United States of America, negative public sentiments toward higher education by adults is an emerging phenomenon. Unfortunately, this concern seems to be in contrast to the benefits due to higher education that an overwhelming majority of the population enjoys. The purpose of this brief commentary is to highlight some of the pervasive benefits due to higher education experienced by the adult population that are enjoyed by many U.S. inhabitants—young or old, with or without a college education—that should serve as a foundation to furthering the premise that higher education continues to be an essential catalyst and facilitator of the high standard of living experienced by the U.S. citizenry. In light of these benefits, public confidence in higher education should be at an all-time high due to these myriad, pervasive benefits; thus, proponents of higher education should do a better job educating the general public in this regard in order to improve public sentiment, increase political support, and decrease both public and political interference.
A Comparative Study of Effective Implementation Strategies for an Accounting Experiential Learning Program (AELP)
Authors: Yaacob Najihah Marha , Ali Roziani , Nasir Noor Emilina Mohd
Published: April 2024

This study attempts to comprehensively address the formulated framework and the intricacies of the implementation of the Accounting Experiential Learning Program (AELP) in the specific context of the Diploma in Accountancy program. The AELP is based on an experimental design and uses three methods of implementation: on-campus classroom instruction, sessions in a practitioner’s office, and sessions in an on-campus office. The collaboration involves accounting students, faculty, practitioners, and university leadership. Real documents and Sage UBS accounting software are key components, with data collected through observation. AELP-M3, conducted in an on-campus office, proves to be the most suitable as it requires minimal supervision and provides a realistic environment. The results emphasise the active engagement of students in sorting documents, entering transactions and preparing financial statements. The research emphasises the importance of experiential learning to bridge the gap between theory and application in accounting education. Implications extend to increasing motivation, preparing graduates for the labour market and recommending the adoption of the AELP, with particular emphasis on the AELP-M3. This study introduces the novel AELP tailored to the Diploma of Accountancy program and contributes to the literature with a comprehensive review of experiential learning. Three different implementation methods are presented, of which AELP-M3 emerged as the most appropriate. The wide-ranging benefits of experiential learning for students, professionals, organisations and the university make AELP a valuable initiative in accounting education.
The Effectiveness of Professional Certification National Agency’s Competency Certificate in Supporting A Successful Work World
Authors: Muslim Azis , Sabarudin Sabarudin , Sriharini Sriharini , Faradis Jauhar
Published: April 2024

Tight competition for entering work world requires the prospective workers to master or to have certain skill. The recognition of skill includes not only skill mastered and explained to the prospective service users in the interview, but it needs strong evidence issued by an official institution, in this case National Agency for Professional Certification (Indonesian: Badan Nasional Sertifikasi Profesi or BNSP). This research aims to reveal the recognition and appreciation given by employers or industrial business to BNSP’s competency certificate. In addition, it also aims to reveal the experience of certificate holders and the advantage of BNSP’s competency certificate in entering work world. Data mining was carried out using interview, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using an interactive method. The result of research shows that the employers and the Industrial World recognize and appreciate well the BNSP’s competency certificate. The companies pay substantial attention to the competency certificate the job applicants have and their placements. However, for certain reason, some companies have not considered competency certificate in personnel placement. In addition, the experience the holders of certificate have related to the advantage of BNSP’s competency certificate in entering into work world indicates varying treatments given by the companies. Some companies perceive that it is necessary to consider competency certificate owned in admitting and placing their employees. Meanwhile, some others have not considered it yet. Even they place the employees not according to their specialty, so that they should attend training first before placement
Diseño de un prototipo de jaula flotante con colector de residuos orgánicos (restos de alimento y excretas), producido por cultivo de truchas en el lago Titicaca, Perú
Authors: Amaru Chambilla Glicerio Reyes , Amaro Chambilla Guido , Yucra Quispe Miguel Ángel , Orna Rivas Edwin Federico
Published: April 2024

InLake Titicaca, Peru, trout farming in floating cages has been a valuable opportunity for Andean residents, offering food and self-employment. However, this method has generated environmental problems by contaminating the bottom of the lake with large amounts of organic waste, such as excreta and remains of balanced feed. To address this challenge, a floating cage prototype was designed with an integrated organic waste collector, along with a vertical static settler and pump system. The objective of the research work was to mitigate the pollution of Lake Titicaca caused by the consumption of balanced feed in trout farming. A collecting cage model was built that trapped a significant amount of organic waste. 7 600 rainbow trout weighing an average of 800 g were used, fed with 300kg day-1of balanced feed ad libitum for 30 days. After 16 hours from the feed supply, an average accumulation of organic waste of 6.9 ± 0.98 kg day-1was observed, which was transported to the settler using an electric pump. A water quality analysis was carried out, finding values of total phosphorus (TP) of 1.316 ± 0.059 mg L-1, total nitrogen (TN) of 0.013 ± 0.001 mg L-1 and total organic matter (MOT) of 55.60 ± 0.30 mg L-1. L in the water column in the growing area. In conclusion, the design of the collecting cage proved to be an effective alternative to avoid the accumulation of organic waste at the bottom of the lake, and the recovered waste can be used as agricultural fertilizer, adding value to the process.
Análisis fisicoquímico y géneros de mohos en ecotipos cultivados de maíz morado (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Orizano-Ponce Eva , Chamorro-Gómez Ruth E. , Briceño-Yen Henry , Cueto-Rosales Cesar R. , Zevallos-García J.
Published: April 2024

Purple corn native to the Andes of South America is a starchy variety that has sustained demand and consumption due to the bioactive principles it contains. The objective was to determine the physicochemical characteristics and molds in purple cornvarieties. Samples M1 and M2 were collected in the Huánuco-Peru region. The morphological characteristics of the corn were evaluated; color (CIE L*, a* and b*); physicochemical analysis (water activity, humidity, ash, fat, fiber, protein and carbohydrates); and anthocyanins with the differential pH method (cyanidin-3-glucoside); molds were also counted by colony forming units (CFUs), isolation and identification. The evaluations determined that the humidity of M1 was greater than M2, therefore, the dry matter content was inversely proportional. The highest water activity (0.71) was from M1. Anthocyanins reached 17.92 (mg of cyanidin-3-glucoside g-1of sample) in the crown of M1. The presence of molds was evident, however, a greater number of colonies was reported in M1 (1.43 x 107 UFCg-1), the same number that is related to the isolated genus, such as Aspergillus,Cladosporium,Fusarium,Penicilliumand Rhizopus. The samples evaluated are an important source of nutrients and the contribution of antioxidant substances such as anthocyanins stands out, with the content being higher at the crown level. The presence of molds is influenced by humidity and inadequate storage considering that among the isolated genera it could be associated with the formation of mycotoxins. Corn grains are susceptible to molds and their secondary metabolites, representing a problem for food safety.
impacto de las herramientas tecnológicas en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas
Authors: Narváez-Pinango Miguel , Pozo-Revelo Diego , Álvarez-Tinajero Nevy
Published: April 2024

El uso de las TIC ha demostrado tener un impacto positivo en las experiencias de aprendizaje de los estudiantes, proporcionando acceso a diversas fuentes de conocimiento, facilitando la interacción con conceptos matemáticos y promoviendo la participación en el proceso de aprendizaje. El objetivo del presente estudio es determinar la relación entre el uso de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) por parte de los estudiantes de bachillerato en el proceso de aprendizaje de las matemáticas. La investigación es no experimental, de tipo descriptivo y correlacional; se obtuvo en el instrumento un Alfa de Cronbach de 0,8 el cual se aplicó a 1822 estudiantes de bachillerato del cantón Ibarra; para el análisis estadístico se aplicó la prueba U de Mann-Whitney y la prueba H de Kruskal-Wallis. Se encontraron correlaciones significativas con un 95% de confiabilidad entre el uso de TIC por parte de los estudiantes para el aprendizaje de las matemáticas. Las relaciones significativas entre el uso de las TIC para el aprendizaje de las matemáticas y el género, la autoidentificación étnica y el gusto por las matemáticas ponen de relieve la necesidad de enfoques inclusivos y específicos para la integración de las TIC en la educación matemática.
Comparative analysis of water cooler for different working fluids: Energy and exergy approach
Authors: AMIN MAJDI T.
Published: April 2024

Enhancing the performance of traditional vapor compression cooling cycles is an important aspect in the quest to minimize global energy consumption, to own sustainable energy systems soon, and to preserve the environment. This study performed a comparative analysis of the performance of a water cooler with different working fluids to replace R143a and improve system performance. A mathematical model derived from energy and exergy analysis is developed for the evaluation of the effect of operating conditions on the system COP, exergetic losses, and exergetic efficiency. The evaluation has been conducted for evaporation and condensation temperatures ranging between -30°C to 15°C and 25°C to 55°C, respectively. Results showed that the cycle with R510A has the maximum COP. The average system COP with R510A, RE170, and R152a are 19.54%, 13.53%, and 9.36 % higher than that with R134a, respectively. The highest value of exergy loss takes place in the compressor. At different working fluids, exergy losses decrease as evaporation temperatures increase and condensation temperatures decrease. The system with R510A has the minimum exergy losses. The average exergy losses for systems with R510A, RE170, and R152a are 34.62%, 28.33%, and 18.64% lower than that of R134a, respectively. The system with R510A has higher exergy efficiency and R134a has the minimum values of exergy efficiency. Generally, the water cooler provided better performance with R510A and RE170 than with R152a and R134a. Therefore, R510A can be considered as the best replacement for R134a and R152a.
A Comparative Analysis of Various Simulation Software for grid-connected Residential Building: A Case Study at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: AMIN MAJDI T.
Published: April 2024

Saudi Arabia receives significant energy daily from solar radiation, making it one of the best places to use solar energy to meet its energy needs. Grid connected Photovoltaic (PV) systems provide the electrical energy available from the solar radiation into the grid. Different simulation tools are currently available used to assess the performance of solar PV systems. The present study was conducted to design and evaluate the performance of 15 kW grid-connected solar PV system under climatic conditions of in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Two simulation models, Helioscope and PVsyst were used in the analysis and the results were then compared. The annual energy production, specific production, energy injected into grid, and annual performance ratio (PR) are evaluated by the software’s around a whole year at the same climatic conditions. Results showed that the maximum annual solar irradiation in May was 2212 kWh/m2. The PR based on PVsyst simulation (78.04 %) was higher than that of the Helioscope simulation (74.8%) by about 4.15%. The maximum energy production in May was about 6.1 kWh. The energy production from the PVsyst and Helioscope is 28.98 and 25.9 MWh/year with 289.8 and 259.13 MWh/year energy injected into the grid, respectively.
Trends and Current Topics in Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Research: A Bibliometric Analysis and Science Mapping
Authors: Çiçek Korkmaz Ayşe
Published: April 2024

Objective: As AI's role in nursing grows, it is vital to understand its impact and challenges. Using bibliometric analysis, this study aimed to identify and examine the prevailing trends and current topics in artificial intelligence research within nursing. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective bibliometric study. Study data were collected from WoSCC on August 08, 2023. Analyses were made through science mapping, Microsoft Excel, and VOSviewer. Results: The study included 316 publications dated 1984-2023. There was a rapid increase in publications and citations from 2018-2023. Related publications were made by 1148 authors. The journal "CIN-Computers, Informatics, Nursing" emerged as the most frequently published and cited journal. Fifty-three countries contributed to the publications, of which 45.2% were produced in the USA. The current topics were patient safety, depression, ChatGPT, and Chatbot in recent years. Conclusion: This bibliometric study shows a synergy between the general policies of countries on artificial Intelligence in recent years and the increasing number of publications in the last four years. However, this study also reveals that research on artificial intelligence in nursing is a nascent field. Managers and research nurses should lead the use of AI applications in nursing services management and nursing training and should encourage research on the topic.
Key Words: Artificial Intelligence, Nursing, Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends, VOSviewer
Zwingli and the Anabaptists: How Friends Became Enemies
Authors: Leu Urs B.
Published: April 2024

In Zurich, two Reformation churches emerged within a few years, both of which can be traced back to Huldrych Zwingli and his associates: the Reformed Church and a branch of Anabaptism, from which the Amish and Mennonite churches emerged. While Zwingli advocated a Reformed state church, the Anabaptists pleaded for the founding of a free church that would put into practice what was recognized as right from the New Testament, regardless of political sensitivities. The latter was so contrary to the self-image of the Zurich state that it led to serious conflicts with Zwingli and the authorities.
Artificial Neural Networks for Solar Radiation Prediction: Case Study, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
Authors: Al-rubaye Ahmed , M. Al-Khuzaie Marwah
Published: April 2024

For solar energy to develop a clean, renewable alternative to fossil fuels, it is important to be able to correctly predict surface longwave radiation.  To improve cost-efficiency and accuracy in surface longwave radiation (SLR) predictions, forecast systems are increasingly utilizing artificial neural networks (ANNs). This study uses two different procedures for predicting solar radiation in great detail. The first model uses weather statistics from a station in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq. The second model, on the other hand, uses daily statistics from 2022 from NASA's Prediction of Worldwide Energy dataset for the same site. The scaled conjugate gradient technique was used in both models. The goal is to find the best mix of meteorological factors that can be used with an ANN model to achieve accurate predictions. Based on the findings of this study, temperature, relative humidity, and Rainfall all seem to have a big effect on SLR. On the other hand, windy weather doesn't have much of an effect on SLR. ANN models also did very well when trained with data from NASA's Prediction of Worldwide Energy, with an R2-value of 0.823 and an RMSE value of 0.0106. The results show that this mix does better than other models in terms of performance score.
Reinforcement Learning-Driven Decision-Making for Live Virtual Machine Migration in Fog Computing
Authors: Alqam Shahd , Alzeidi Nasser , Touzene Abderrezak , Day Khaled
Published: April 2024

Virtualization is an essential mechanism in fog computing that enables elasticity and isolation, which in turn helps achieve resource efficiency. To bring high flexibility in a fog environment, migration of virtual machines from one node to another is required. This can be achieved by live virtual machine migration to reduce downtime and delays. Multiple existing studies have discussed live virtual machine migration in a fog environment. However, these studies have some limitations, such as pre-migrating the virtual machines based on mobility prediction only or based on the load only, which causes an issue of late and early handover. Due to the dynamic nature of fog environments, VM migration decisions require consideration of multiple factors. Hence, there is a need to develop a system that considers multiple factors to decide to migrate a virtual machine or not to solve the issue of early and late handover. This study proposes a novel approach to live virtual machine migration that applies reinforcement learning for decision-making. Experiments show that the proposed approach significantly reduces the latency of time-critical applications. The proposed system, outperforms the existing systems in terms of total average reward. The system  outperformed the mobility-only-based system by 97% when tested with two fog nodes and by 80% when tested with sixteen fog nodes in terms of average reward. Further, the proposed system outperforms the load-based system by 50% and 75% when the environment consists of two fog nodes and sixteen fog nodes, respectively. This proved that considering multiple factors in deciding virtual machine migration in a fog environment can be effectively applied in time-critical applications to reduce latency.
Price Distortions and Competitiveness of Cotton Production in Pakistan
Authors: Waqar Akhtar  , Muhammad Qasim  , Abid Hussain  , Nadeem Akmal  , Hassnain Shah  , Muhammad Ather Mahmood  , Rashid Saeed
Published: April 2024

The research is conducted to determine the cotton price distortions, as well as competitiveness at national and international levels. National competitiveness has been measured by using the nominal protection coefficient (NPC) and benefit-cost ratios for the period 2008-09 to 2018-19. To gauge international competitiveness, trade base indices under the revealed comparative advantage approach are used. A comparison of the international competitiveness of Pakistan with major cotton-exporting countries has also been made. The results of this research revealed that at the national level cotton producers in Pakistan faced implicit taxation for most of the years during the study period, as NPCi averaged at 0.87 as an import substitution crop. Export parity prices were slightly less or equal to the domestic prices by varying degrees as NPCe averaged at 1.06. The production cost grew at the rate of 12.3% per annum, while cotton output prices grew at the rate of 8.4 percent per annum. Consequently, a decrease was registered in the benefit-cost ratio during the study period. Pakistan has experienced comparative and competitive advantage for cotton as indicated by results of revealed comparative advantage (RCA) indices. A comparison of Pakistan’s indices with main exporters/competitors demonstrated that Pakistan has a relatively higher comparative and competitive advantage for cotton. However, Pakistan’s international competitiveness exhibited a declining pattern since 2011-12. This result is consistent with the national level scenarios as the benefit-cost ratio has declined over this period.  It can be concluded that productivity growth and a reduction in input costs are needed to improve overall competitiveness in cotton production and trade.
Macromoths (Erebidae: Lepidoptera) and Geometer Moths (Geometridae: Lepidoptera) Species Diversity in Central Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Zaryab Gul  , Mansoor Ali Shah  , Naheed Baloach
Published: April 2024

Moths are primarily nocturnal, phytophagous, pests of agriculture, night pollinators, and potential bioindicators. The current study is the first to provide information on the diversity, richness, and abundance of moth species in central Sindh, Pakistan. Moths were collected by light traps, light sheets, and insect nets. A total of 517 specimens were collected during four seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn) and sorted out into 2 families. Moreover, Family Erebidae was sorted out into 3 subfamilies (Arctinae, Calpinae, and Erebinae) of 5 genera (Utethesia, Chalciope, Creatonotus, Grammodes, and Eudocima) with 8 species (Utethesia pulchella Linnaeusn1758, Utethesia lotrix Cramer 1789, Chalciope mygdone Cramer 1775, Creatonotus transiens Walker 1855, Grammodes geometrica Fabricius 1775, Grammodes stolida Fabricius 1775, Eudocima phalonia Linnaeus 1763, and Eudocima maternal Linnaeus 1767) while family Geometridae was sorted out into 3 subfamilies (Sterrhinae, Ennominae, and Geometrinae) of 3 genera (Scopula, Isturgia, and Microloxia) with 5 species (Scopula pulchella Fabricius 1794, Scopula minorata Boisduval 1833, Isturgia disputaria Guenee 1858, Isturgia Pulinda Walker 1860, and Microloxia herbaria Hubner 1800). However, the family Erebidae was found to be the most prevalent with 8 species while the family Geometridae was found to be the least prevalent with 5 species. However, the family Geometridae was found to be highest in abundance with 305 specimens while the family Erebidae was found to be lowest in abundance with 212 specimens. According to the localities, the highest value (0.91) of Simpson's index (D) was recorded for Matiari; while the lowest value (0.86) was recorded for Jamshoro. The survey locations featured varied moth fauna, as evidenced by the fact that Matiari was recorded as the highest value (2.394) Shannon index (H) while Jamshoro was recorded as the lowest value (2.034).
Szent Gellért és Petrus Damiani
Authors: Nemerkényi Előd
Published: April 2024

Philosophia est ancilla theologiae – a filozófia és teológia kapcsolatára vonatkozó közkeletű megállapítás forrása egyesek szerint két középkori latin szerző is lehet: az itáliai származású Szent Gellért (†1046) vagy a szintén itáliai Petrus Damiani (†1072). Bár egyikük sem tekinthető a megállapítás közvetlen forrásának, illetve a két szerző eltérő életkörülményei műveik utóéletét is nagyban befolyásolták, a szakirodalom mindkettejüket az úgynevezett antidialektikus iskola képviselőjének tartja. A középkori latin és a klasszikus hagyomány középkori továbbélésének filológiai vizsgálata alapján jelen áttekintés a két szerző vonatkozó nézetei közötti kapcsolatot elemzi Szent Gellért Deliberatio és Petrus Damiani De sancta simplicitate című munkájában tartalmi (szentírási, liturgikus, patrisztikus források) és nyelvi (szókincs, stílus) szempontból.
Mihelics Vid vallásfilozófiai-vallásszociológai eszméi és művei Keresztény szellemi tájékozódás a XX. században
Authors: Frenyó Zoltán
Published: April 2024

A tanulmány Mihelics Vid (1899–1968) katolikus szociológus, szerkesztő, tanár, politikus vallástudományi munkásságával foglalkozik, pályájának főleg utolsó két évtizedét tartva szem előtt. Mihelics, a hivatásrendi társadalom, majd a kereszténydemokrácia teoretikusa 1945–1948 után, a szocializmus körülményei közepette írásaiban kiemelt módon tárgyalta a kereszténységnek a modern világban elfoglalt helyzetét, a hit nehézségeit a modern ipari, szekularizálódott és elidegenedett világban és az ateista világgal folytatott dialógus kérdését. Ekkori írásaiban kitüntetett helyen szerepelnek a hit és az értelem, a vallás és a tudomány viszonyának kérdései, a keresztény világnézet harca a szekularizáció és az ateizmus ellen, s a nyugati vallástudomány fejlődéséről szóló tudósításai, ezek recepciója és adaptációja. Az írás Mihelicsnek ezekre a kérdésekre vonatkozó munkáit kívánja áttekinteni és elemezni.
Vető Miklós megújító metafizikai szeretetfogalma
Authors: Boros Gábor
Published: April 2024

Tanulmányomban bevezetésként felidézem Vető Miklós életútját, főbb publikációinak ívét. Utalok magyar kollégáival való kapcsolataira is. Az általános bevezetés után közelebbről Vető Miklós Court traité sur l’amour – „Rövid tanulmány a szeretetről” – című könyvének néhány fő gondolatmenetével foglalkozom, amely 2016-ra ugyan már elkészült, ám csupán 2020-ban, immár posztumusz jelent meg. Kifejtem, hogy a karcsú kötetet teljes joggal mondhatjuk az életmű megkoronázásának is, mert fő gondolatait klasszikus érettséggel és határozottsággal, tömören mutatja be, miközben a magasságos Isten dimenziójától kiindulva a legszemélyesebb családi világába is bevezeti az olvasót, noha nincs benne műfajtévesztés, nem merészkedik a tiszta teológia szintjére, de nem kalandozik el az önéletírás felé sem.
Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan
Authors: Kawulur Hisky Ryan , Kala Demar
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Good Corporate Governance (Dewan Komisaris, Dewan Direksi dan Komite Audit) dan Ukuran Perusahaan terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode asosiatif yang bersifat kuantitatif. Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia  Berdasarkan hasil hipotesis dalam penelitian ini, nilai coefficient Dewan Komisaris sebesar -0.016672 dengan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0.6093>0.05 , dengan demikian (H1) diterima, nilai coefficient Dewan Direksi sebesar 0.003368 dengan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0.9276>0,05, dengan demikian (H2) diterima, nilai coefficient Komite Audit sebesar -1.365837 dengan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0.0022<0.05, dengan demikian (H3) ditolak, dan nilai coefficient Ukuran Perusahaan sebesar 0.005752 dengan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0.8732>0.05, dengan demikian (H4) diterima.
Penggunaan anggaran dana desa (Studi Kasus: Desa Taduna Kecamatan Kabaruan Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud)
Authors: Manaroinsong Johny , Miran Michael , Matei Dede Allan
Published: April 2024

Dana Desa menjadi salah satu garda terdepan untuk meningkatkan kualitas desa serta menjadikan desa sejahtera. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pemerintah desa dalam menjalankan penggunaan dana desa yang berfokus pada Transparansi dan pemahaman mengenai permendagri tentang pengelolaan keuangan desa, di desa Taduna kecamatan Kabaruan kabupaten kepulauan Talaud, tahun anggaran 2020. Metode penelitian yang di gunakan adalah Deskriptif dengan pendekatan Kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Dengan kegiatan analisis data kualitatif  yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Pemerintah desa taduna mulai dari Kepala desa selaku pemimpin hingga perangkat desa yang terlibat, hampir sepenuhnya menerapkan atau sejalan dengan Pedoman Permendagri Nomor 20 tahun 2018 pasal 29, tentang Pengelolaan Keuangan dana desa meliputi : Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan, Penatausahaan, Pelaporan, dan Pertanggungjawaban, serta Transparan pada setiap prosesnya.
Analisis Faktor- Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah
Authors: Kawuwung Natasya , Tamboto Henry
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan wajib pajak UMKM : Pengaruh Kesadaran Wajib Pajak terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM, Pengetahuan dan Pemahaman Perpajakan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM dan Pengaruh Tarif Pajak terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM di Kecamatan Tomohon Barat. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 40 sampel. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linear berganda dengan software SPSS 22 untuk melihat pengaruh terhadap variabel penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa: Kesadaran Wajib Pajak berpengaruh terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM, Pengetahuan dan Pemahaman Perpajakan berpengaruh terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM Tarif Pajak berpengaruh terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM di Kecamatan Tomohon Barat
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak
Authors: Rompas Lestari , Pontoh Jones , Bacilius Aprili
Published: April 2024

ABSTRAK
Tujuan Penelitian ini yakni, Untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh Pengetahuan pajak terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak UMKM di desa Kaweng Kecamatan Kakas Kabupaten Minahasa.Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi sederhana dan dibantu dengan aplikasi SPSS ,Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dari hasil analisis yang dilakukan maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara Pengetahuan Pajak dengan Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM yang ada di desa Kaweng Kecamatan Kakas Kabupaten Minahasa, Hal ini dapat memberikan Implikasi. bahwa dengan adanya Pengetahuan Pajak yang baik dan  tepat, maka akan  dapat meningkatkan Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM.
Pengaruh Informasi Akuntansi Terhadap Harga Saham
Authors: Manengkey James Jaffrio , Kawatu Ferddy Semuel , Rete Ebhiliawaty
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Informasi Akuntansi terhadap Harga Saham pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Sub Sektor Makanan dan Minuman di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Popolasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor makanan dan minuman di Bursa Efek Indonesia yang terdaftar di tahun 2019-2020. Sampel dari survey ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dari tahun 2019 sampai dengan 2020, dan sampel yang diperoleh sebanyak 19 perusahaan, memakai teknik purposive sampling. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Return On Asset tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham, sedangkan Return On Asset juga tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham.
Ketidakjujuran Akademik pada Mahasiswa Akuntansi yang dibantu oleh Artificial Intellgence (AI): Perspektif Fraud Triangle
Authors: Saduk Lispridona Magdalena , Chariri Anis
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami fenomena perilaku kecurangan akademik berbasis Artificial Intelligence (AI) yang dilakukan mahasiswa akuntansi dalam perspektif fraud triangle theory. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner yang didistribusikan melalui Microsoft Form. Data dari 330 mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Kristen Artha Wacana Kupang, menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa yang merasa tertekan atau memiliki alasan untuk membenarkan perilaku tidak jujur mereka cenderung lebih sering menggunakan AI untuk melakukan kecurangan akademik, seperti menyalin tugas, mencontek ujian, atau memalsukan data. Sedangkan mahasiswa yang memiliki kesempatan untuk berlaku tidak jujur, seperti tidak ada pengawasan, tidak ada sanksi, atau tidak ada deteksi, tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kecurangan akademik berbasis AI. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman tentang motivasi ketidakjujuran akademik dan menyarankan langkah-langkah untuk mencegah kecurangan akademik yang didukung Artificial Intelligence.
Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan, Sumber Daya Manusia dan Teknologi Keuangan Terhadap Kinerja UMKM
Authors: Azis Muhammad Aulia Hibatullah , Effendy Lukman
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh literasi keuangan, sumber daya manusia, dan teknologi keuangan terhadap kinerja usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah di Kota Mataram. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Menggunakan metode simple random sampling, dari populasi sebanyak 2.972 UMKM diantaranya 140 UMKM di Kota Mataram terpilih sebagai sampel penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar observasi langsung dan online melalui google form. Analisis data penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan, sumber daya manusia, dan teknologi keuangan memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah di Kota Mataram. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat menjadi gambaran bagi para pelaku usaha dalam upaya meningkatkan kinerja usahanya. Implikasi dari temuan ini bahwa pemahaman yang baik para pelaku usaha mengenai literasi keuangan, sumber daya manusia dan teknologi keuangan dapat membantu para pelaku usaha untuk tepat dalam mengambil keputusan dalam meningkatkan kinerja usahanya.
La Escuela de Música Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi, una institución de economía social, sostenida por el conocimiento, en Margarita, Venezuela
Authors: Gonzales Samuel
Published: April 2024

La Escuela de Música Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi es una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece educación musical a personas de todas las edades en Margarita, Venezuela. La escuela se basa en los principios de la economía social, solidaria y cooperativa, y busca promover el desarrollo socioeconómico y cultural de su comunidad. La escuela valora la cultura regional y los valores como la disciplina, la responsabilidad, la constancia y el respeto. En este artículo se describen las principales características del Grupo Otilca conformado por la Escuela de Música Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi, la Unidad Educativa Johnny Escobar y Otilca Radio: su inicio, contexto, evolución, fundamentaciones y factores que le han permitido ser sostenible en tiempos de crisis.
Althusser: ideología y aparatos ideológicos del Estado (la ideología como constitución de sujetos)
Authors: Fúnez Ruben Antonio
Published: April 2024

En el presente artículo pretendemos dos cosas, la primera es hacer una lectura de la “Ideología y aparatos ideológicos del Estado” de L. ALthusser, evidentemente se trata de una lectura desde la situación en la que leemos dicho texto. En segundo lugar, evidenciamos la conmoción en la que se coloca la categoría de sujeto.
Revista de Museología "Kóot" No.15 2024: 46-64
Reseña del libro Complejidad e incertidumbre en la ciudad actual: Hacia un nuevo modelo conceptual
Authors: Fernández Güell José Miguel
Published: April 2024

Los fenómenos de complejidad e incertidumbre han acompañado de forma indisoluble el devenir de la civilización humana desde la más remota Antigüedad. Sin embargo, los esfuerzos más rigurosos y continuos para conceptualizar dichos fenómenos y abordar los retos que plantean tuvieron lugar durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Ambos conceptos son perfectamente trasladables a las ciudades contemporáneas. Por un lado, la ciudad puede asimilarse a un organismo complejo, fruto de la invención de las sociedades humanas y construida a partir de Múltiples iniciativas singulares a lo largo del tiempo, en las que han intervenido un gran número de protagonistas. Por otro lado, la incertidumbre es una constante propia de las ciudades, que viene generada mayormente por un entorno complejo, que envuelve y perturba la toma de decisiones sobre su futuro.
Revista de Museología "Kóot" No.15 2024: 103-107
Actual problems of chronobiology and chronomedics
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Tuleukhanov S.T. , Kairat B.K. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: April 2024

This paper presents modern views on the current problems of chronobiology and chronomedicine at the present stage of the development of science. The main input and output factors affecting the activity of the biological clock are considered. The results of these studies will make it possible to organize at present and in the future systematic and large-scale studies to identify the mechanisms of generation of biological rhythms.
Biosourced silica / Ag composite materials as a new adsorbent for the removal of mercury ions from water
Authors:   Satbayev University, Azat S. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Zhantikeyev U. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Tauanov U.Z. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Bekseitova K. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: April 2024

In this study, the synthesis of a new composite adsorbent using rice biosourced silica, silver nanoparticles and triethoxysilane as the raw materials for removal aqueous mercury ions from water is presented. The new composite material was synthesised by modification of the surface of rice husk based silica with silane groups and farther decoration with silver nanoparticles. Characterization was carried out through, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra analysis, N2 adsorption-desorption (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Synthetic and real mercury containing water sampled from Balkyldak lake-reservoir, Kazakhstan were tested. The results demonstrated that the affinity of the composite for mercury is high and the removal mechanism is adsorption accompanied by an amalgamation reaction between silver and mercury.
Correlates of Work Engagement among Medical-Surgical Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Shandong, China: Basis for Theoretical Development
Authors: Meng Nan , , PhD EVELYN FELICIANO
Published: April 2024

Because of nurse-researchers bringing theories of organizational behavior to the field of nursing, they have become more increasingly involved in research. As frontline healthcare workers, nurses are critical to the development of the entire healthcare industry. Nurses' work engagement and related influencing factors are conducive to improving the quality of care and promoting the development of nurses' physical and mental health. This study was conducted to determine the current status of medical-surgical nurses' work engagement and to explore the influence of psychological capital, and organizational justice on their work engagement. It provided a theoretical basis for the management and education of medical-surgical nurses.
Ji Desheng Snake Medicine for Herpes Zoster
Authors: Chen Qiuyue , Chen Zhenlin
Published: April 2024

Objective: to evaluate the clinical efficacy and application value of Ji Desheng snake medicine in the treatment of herpes zoster by Meta-analysis. Methods: CNKI, WANFANG, VIP, PubMed, The Cochrane Library and Embase were searched to identify available articles (up to January 2024). The included articles were subjected to data extraction and bias risk evaluation, and ＲevMan5.3 software was used to evaluate the efficacy and safe recovery time. Results: Nine articles involving 459 patients were finally included. Meta-analysis showed that Ji Desheng snake medicine combined with conventional treatment could improve and shorten the disease recovery time of patients [MD = − 3.30, 95%CI (-5.50, -1.1%), P < 0.05]. Ji Desheng snake medicine combined with routine treatment tended to improve the curative effect, and the difference was not statistically significant [RR = 1.11, 95%CI (0.99, 1.24), P = 0.12]. Conclusion: Ji Desheng snake medicine combined with conventional antiviral therapy can shorten the course of herpes zoster, suggesting that the combination of Ji Desheng snake medicine and conventional antiviral drugs should be considered in the clinical treatment of herpes zoster. However, due to the large differences in the included literature, we should treat the research results carefully, and large sample size and high-quality literature are needed to further confirm its clinical efficacy.
The Current Research Status of ICU-Acquired Muscle Weakness
Authors: Xue Yuduo , Jiang Dongxin
Published: April 2024

ICU-acquired weakness is the most common neuromuscular injury in critically ill patients and an important issue that affects their long-term quality of life. Although ICU-acquired weakness has received increasing attention in recent years, there is still no consensus on its pathophysiological mechanisms, and there are knowledge gaps in identifying high-risk patients and subsequent treatment. This article summarizes the research on ICU-acquired weakness in terms of pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic methods, and treatment through a literature review.