bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cooperative societies loan facilities and employment generation of small-scale businesses in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Elizade University, Ilara, Ondo State, Nigeria. P.O. Box 1774, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria., ARIBABA Foluso Olugbenga , AHMODU Olamide Lateef ,   Department of Management Sciences, College of Social and Management Sciences, Wesley University, Ondo. Nigeria. PMB 507. Ondo Town, Ondo State. Nigeria., YUSUF A. S. ,   Department of Business Administration, College of Social and Management Sciences, Wesley University, Ondo. Nigeria. PMB 507. Ondo Town, Ondo State. Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

The study examined the effect of funding given to small-scale business by cooperative societies on employment generation in Ondo State. Primary data were employed using questionnaires while secondary data were obtained from unpublished book of accounts and old receipts of selected small-scale business entrepreneurs from selected town in Ondo State. A total of 142 small-scale businesses registered with the National Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Ondo State chapter were selected. Data collected were analyzed using inferential statistical techniques. The results revealed that there was an increase in loan facilities percentage from cooperative societies resulted to about 30% increase in employment generation within the sector. The adjusted R2 of 0.52 shows that 52% of the variations in employment within the sector was explained by the loan facilities from the cooperative societies. The study therefore recommend that cooperative societies should seek long term capital from the pensions and insurance companies in the country to enable them grant more loans to small-scale business owners thereby generating more employment opportunities.
The significance of entrepreneurial culture in Zimbabwean universities: A case study of Chinhoyi University of Technology
Authors:   Graduate Business School, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe., Munyoro Gerald , Phiri Abigirl ,   Graduate Business School, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to establish the significance of entrepreneurial attitude in Zimbabwean universities focusing on Chinhoyi University of Technology. Thus, the study adopted a phenomenological research philosophy and a case study research design. A sample was made up of 200 respondents. Semi-structured questionnaires and focus groups were used to collect data. The data was analysed using a Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) and SPSS analytical tables were used to present data. Accordingly, the findings show that entrepreneurial attitude is significant to Zimbabwean universities and that it also exists in universities as they are seen as seedbeds for entrepreneurial activities. Additionally, entrepreneurial attitude helps students to foster creative attitude and behaviour towards creation of innovation resulting in new businesses that leads to economic development. For that reason, the study recommends that modules in entrepreneurship and one in entrepreneurial creativity and innovation be introduced in all the universities in Zimbabwe and be compulsory to every student. Furthermore, the study recommends that universities introduce business hubs for nurturing students as this will help them to be self-reliant and, in the process, reducing unemployment and promoting economic development.
Level of awareness of corporate social responsibility by host community: A case of Bowen University
Authors:   Accounting Programme, College of Social and Management Sciences Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria., Afrogha Olufolakemi Oludami , Aderonmu Deborah Ogooluwa ,   Accounting Programme, College of Social and Management Sciences Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

This study examined the level of awareness of Bowen University’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by its host community in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. The objective of this study was to determine the level of awareness of the host community of Bowen University’s CSR activities. The study employed the survey research design through the use of questionnaires to obtain data from respondents within the community on the university’s CSR activities. A sample of 150 questionnaires were distributed and 127 returned. The data obtained from the questionnaire was analysed using Chi-square statistical technique. Findings revealed that residents of the host community are aware of Bowen’s CSR activities and that the university engages in CSR activities that benefit the community. Thus, the study concluded there is a level of awareness of the host community about Bowen University’s CSR; Bowen University carries out Corporate Social Responsibility activities within its host community.
Financial inclusion and tax revenue in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Finance & Taxation, College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences, Caleb University,  Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria., Omojola Oreoluwa , Adebogun Opeyemi ,   Department of Economics, College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria., Audu Solomon ,   Department of Accounting, Finance & Taxation, College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences, Caleb University,  Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

Tax to GDP ratio in Nigeria is low when compared to her contemporaries in Africa. While financial inclusion tries to widen the participants in the formal financial system. Hence, this study was designed to examine the effect of financial inclusion on tax revenue in Nigeria. The study employed the ex-post facto research design and secondary data was gathered over a timeframe spanning from 2010 to 2019. The data was analyzed using the multiple regression and the result revealed that Automated Teller Machine and Mobile pay have an inverse effect (-0.174, -2.166) on the level of direct tax revenue in Nigeria while Point of Sale (POS) and Web pay have a positive effect (3.454 and 1.564) on the level of direct tax revenue in Nigeria. On the other hand, the result showed that POS has an inverse effect on the level of indirect tax revenue in Nigeria. Based on the results, it was concluded from the study that financial inclusion has a significant effect on the level of tax revenue in Nigeria. It was recommended that revenue authorities in Nigeria should collaborate with the existing financial institutions in promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria.
Effects of thermal processing on the nutritional and antinutritional properties of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) seed flours
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria., Okoye J. I. , Igbokwe Q. N. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria., Okechukwu C. O. ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

The study was carried out to evaluate the effects of thermal processing treatments on nutrient and antinutrient contents of African yam bean seed flours. The African yam bean seeds were sorted, cleaned and divided into five equal lots of one kilogram each. Four lots were processed into boiled, blanched, roasted and autoclaved African yam bean flours, while the last lot was processed raw and used as control. The flour samples obtained were analysed for proximate, mineral, vitamin and antinutrient contents using standard methods. The proximate composition of the samples revealed that the flours had a range of 6.14-11.24% moisture, 8.18-14.37% crude protein, 3.06-4.61% fat, 2.04–3.32% ash, 3.18–3.56% crude fibre, 62.90–76.98% carbohydrate and 350.57–368.50 kJ/100g energy, respectively. The mineral composition of the samples showed that the flours contained 128.81–174.16 mg/100g calcium, 88.86–212.20 mg/100g, potassium, 134.71–166.77 mg/100g phosphorus, 89.17 – 122.76 mg/100g, magnesium, 14.28–18-11 mg/100g iron and 3.24–5.59 mg/100g zinc, respectively. The vitamin composition of the flours were 1.15–1.37 mg/100g ascorbic acid, 1.15–135 mg/100g thiamine, 1.19–1.55 mg/100g niacin, 1.34–1.85 mg/100g riboflavin, 1.09–1.29 mg/100g folic acid, 1.37–1.95 mg /100g vitamin A and 1.27–1.66 mg/100g vitamin E, respectively. The results showed that the roasted and autoclaved African yam bean flours generally had higher crude protein, fat, ash, crude fibre, mineral and vitamin contents than the boiled and blanched flour samples compared to the raw sample. The antinutrient composition of the flours also showed that the levels of trypsin inhibitor activity, tannin, phytate, oxalate, saponin and haemagglutinin of the samples were significantly (p<0.05) reduced by boiling, autoclaving roasting and blanching treatments compared to the raw sample. However, the study revealed that the processed African yam bean flours have the potentials to be used as nutrient dense ingredients in the preparation of a wide range of food products than the raw sample especially in both underdeveloped and developing countries where the problems of protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrients deficiencies are prevalent.
Balancing nitrogen at the farm gate
Authors: Stirling Sofía , Lussich Facundo , Ortega Gastón , La Manna Alejandro , Pedemonte Ana , Artagaveytia Jorge , Giudice Gabriel , Fariña Santiago , Chilibroste Pablo , Lattanzi Fernando Alfredo
Published: May 2024

Uruguay's dairy can potentially enhance milk productivity competitively, but intensification risks elevating nitrogen (N) surplus, heightening environmental concerns. This study quantified farm-gate N inputs and outputs, calculating N surplus (input-output) and N use efficiency (NUE=output/input) for 17 commercial modal dairy systems identified in the 2014 and 2019 national surveys and 6 prospective intensified systems based on experimental pastoral farmlets achieving near-maximal rainfed productivity. Current dairy systems maintained N surplus at 71 kg N ha-1 between 2014 and 2019 (range: 44-97 kg N ha-1) while improving NUE from 28.3 to 30.5% (range: 20-35%). Intensification increased N surplus without necessarily reducing NUE. Our analyses highlight three aspects: (i) comparatively low N surplus of current Uruguayan dairy, (ii) nonlinear links between N surplus and stocking rate, feed intake, milk productivity and operating profit, and (iii) inequality between dairy systems in their contribution to national dairy N surplus reflects mainly disparity in farm size. These insights underscore the crucial need for understanding the actual fate of N surpluses: nitrate leaching, ammonia volatilisation, N2 denitrification, or N accumulation in soil organic matter. This is an unavoidable requisite for designing management practices and policies able to effectively optimise the economic and environmental sustainability of Uruguayan dairy.
Populismo, sociedad civil y espacio público
Authors: Olvera Alberto J.
Published: May 2024

Los estudios sobre el populismo contemporáneo o neopopulismo han proliferado en las dos últimas décadas. Como este libro demuestra, la investigación ha avanzado en el sentido de dar al concepto de populismo un uso empírico más restringido y concreto, en un esfuerzo colectivo por controlar la vaguedad conceptual implícita en la masificación de su uso.
Los estudios universitarios de Periodismo. Diez propuestas de la investigación científica para el futuro profesional
Authors:   Universidad de Sevilla, Cartes-Barroso Manuel J. , Ufarte-Ruiz María-José ,   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia-Verdú Francisco-José ,   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Published: May 2024

Undergraduate studies in Journalism have envolved notably in Spain since the creation of the first Faculties of Information Sciences in the 1970's. But not always at the same pace as the journalistic profession and industry. With constant technological innovation, the boom that this sector has experienced in recent years has widened the gap between universities and companies, because Journalism training does not follow in his footsteps with the same speed. It is therefore necessary to update the curricula of Journalism and Communication degrees in order to train journalists, considering all the transformations and new professional profiles that media and news companies need. This contribution synthesises ten proposals from scientific research focusing on technologies, digitalisation and journalistic innovation, whose authors propose adapting the university education in Journalism to the real needs of the labour market. It is a difficult and time-consuming task to achieve, above all.
Metabolic Memory of Type 1 Diabetes Revisited
Authors: Ahmed Al-Madhagi Haitham
Published: May 2024

In 2021, there were 8.4 million cases of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) worldwide which projected to reach 17.4 million cases in 2040. Patients diagnosed with T1DM are on life-long insulin injections in order to regulate their blood glucose levels. The standard insulin therapy and subsequent monitoring HbA1c is no longer sufficient for T1DM patients management. Instead, postprandial hyperglycemia as well as glycemic variations should be minimized to reach near normoglycemic state. To do so, intensive insulin therapy should be introduced so as to restore homeostatic glycemic control.
Creatine Supplementation Unveiled: Revealing the Mechanisms Behind Its Performance-Enhancing and Health-Boosting Effects in People of All Ages
Authors: Machado Marco
Published: May 2024

This review article provides an overview of the mechanisms behind creatine's performance-enhancing and health-boosting effects in people of all ages. Creatine is a widely-used dietary supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts due to its ability to improve high-intensity exercise performance. Recent research has highlighted its potential health benefits, such as improving bone health in older adults and enhancing renal function. The paper concludes by discussing the safety concerns associated with creatine supplementation and emphasizes the need for further research to identify potential applications in various populations.
Bananas Value Chain Analyses the Case of Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Ashu Edilu
Published: May 2024

Banana (Musa spp.) is a multi-purpose crop in terms of food security, income generation, job opportunities, and animal feeding in Ethiopia. On the other hand, not all banana producers can capture the benefits associated with producing and marketing a premium quality banana product. Therefore, this study was conducted and documented to examine the value chain of bananas and to identify existing challenges and opportunities among smallholder banana producers in the case of Wonago district using 176 samples of participants. Structured questionnaires, group discussions, and interviews were applied to collect qualitative and quantitative data types. Descriptive data analysis techniques were used for primary data collected from a sample of the farmers. Necessary secondary data were collected from different published and unpublished documents. The result of the study revealed that the lack of a properly organized market, the occurrence of diseases, and the unavailability of improved varieties were challenges and setbacks banana value chain in the study area. On the other hand, suitable agroecology for the production of bananas is an opportunity for banana producers in the study area. It is therefore recommended that improvement in storage methods and materials needed to be upgraded to reduce product losses. Creating awareness of the fast information flows should be encouraged as the most effective ways performed by all primary and secondary actors involved in the bananas value chain.
Cat’s Claw Nutrients for Medical Treatments
Authors: Arshad Ullah Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Schult.) DC is commonly known as cat’s claw that is derived from the Spanish word Uña de Gato that identifies the small, curved-back thorns on the stem at the leaf junction. It is a tropical medicinal vine of the Rubiaceae family that is widely distributed in the Amazon rainforest and other areas of South and Central America. Cat's claw, which is scientifically known as Uncaria tomentosa, has been historically used to treat and prevent inflammatory disorders, particularly osteoarthritis. Traditionally, it has been used to treat chronic viral infections, bacterial infections, numerous inflammatory and immunological disorders, asthma, dysentery, cancers, arthritis, and as a birth control agent. Nutraceuticals, including food or products containing cat’s claw, can be used to prevent and modify symptoms in osteoarthritis patients. So, cat’s claw is possibly effective in reducing the pain in patient’s joints. U. tomentosa is a potent complimentary herb for treating most parasites. Various chemical constituents are reported from the extracts of U. tomentosa along with their biological activities. It is worth noting that more than 50 phytochemical molecules have been identified and isolated from U. tomentosa, some of them are considered new to that species. It also was used for the treatment of various ailments including abscesses, urinary tract infections, contraception, rheumatism, and weakness. Additionally, it was used as a treatment option for mental disorders (anxiety). The preclinical assessment revealed that the cat’s claw defends towards various oxidative stresses, involving peroxynitrite that has been included in arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases along with inhibiting acute or chronic gastritis caused by high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). U. tomentosa aqueous extract was used to protect against oxidative stress in human erythrocytes and relieve chronic intestinal inflammation. Cat’s claw has antitumor and immunostimulatory effects because of its oxindole alkaloids content. Anti proliferative effect of U. tomentosa against several cancer cell lines, namely cervical carcinoma, osteosarcoma, and breast cancer were documented. U. tomentosa hot water extract prevents inflammatory responses as well as tumor cell proliferation by inhibiting the transcriptional regulator nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-B) activation without interfering with interleukin-2 (IL-2) production or IL-2 receptor signaling. Medical technologists documented the ant proliferative effect of cat’s claw extracts against several cell lines, including glioma, premyelocytic leukemia, MCF7 breast cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, and neuroblastoma.
New, Prospective Cotton Variety "Niyat" In Soil-Climatic Conditions of Khorezm Region and Its Valuable Economic Characters
Authors: P. Rajabov Zakir
Published: May 2024

This article provides information on the valuable economic characters of the new and prospective variety of cotton "Niyat", which is fast-ripening, fertile, resistant to diseases and pests, with fiber type of IV and V, and adapted to various extreme conditions of the Khorezm region. The weight of cotton in one bale was found to be an average of 6.2–6.4 grams over the years of observation, an average of 0.4–0.7 grams higher than that of the control navigator. The weight of 1,000 seeds averaged 122–126 grams over the years of the study, which was found to be 8–11 grams higher than the control navigation. Fiber lengths ranged from 33.3 and 35.1 mm, with an average of 34.0 mm. During the years of the study, it was found that the fiber yield of the Niyat variety averaged 40.5%, which is 2.1% higher than the control variety. In the future, it has been proved that the Niyat cotton variety can be used as a starting material for future research on the creation of new ridges and varieties of cotton that are suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of Khorezm region and suitable for double sowing.
Prevalence of Bacterial Keratitis in Contact Lens Wearing Female Medical Students in Sana'a, Yemen
Authors: Kaid Al-Mohani Sadiq
Published: May 2024

Bacterial keratitis is bacterial infection of the cornea of eye and it is the fifth leading cause of blindness. Contact lens wearing is the most critical risk factor for microbial keratitis in developed countries and developing countries.In Yemen, females wear contact lens mainly for cosmetic purposes and there are no reliable statistics documenting the prevalence of Bacterial keratitis among contact lens wear especially among females. Amis: To find the prevalence of Bacterial keratitis and associated risk factors among female medical students at the National University who wear Contact Lenses in Sana'a city, Yemen. Methods: A cross-sectional structured questionnaire survey of 50 elements conducted to evaluate the behavioral and socio-demographic data.Corneal specimens were collected and cultured to isolate bacteria that cause keratitis. Results: the results revealed that, the prevalence rate of bacterial keratitis among participants was 72%. Staphylococcus aurous and coagulase negative staphylococci were the most common agents of bacterial keratitis.There were statistically significant differences between bacterial keratitis and age, extended wear contact lens wear, sharing contact lens with others, cleaning of contact lens and use eye drops. Conclusion: The major risk factors for bacterial keratitis include prolonged wear of contact lenses, sharing of lenses with others and poor hygiene practices when handling contact lenses. Female students aged 38–42 are the most at-risk group. Bacterial keratitis is preventable diseases.
Industrialization of Indigenous Food (Kurkufa and Qitta) Preparation
Authors: Tarle Tarse Dagne
Published: May 2024

This project can cover some of the basic principles needed for a successful food processing implementations, as well as some of the most important features of industrialization of indigenous kurkufa and qitta processing operations. It includes both the physical facility, that is, the structure and supporting utilities, as well as the process. In light of the variety found in the food processing industry, it is necessary to consider the general principles that might apply across the potential range of applications. The instruments for the product industrialization which can be implemented in phases, depending on the experience of trained professionals, are the means for putting these concepts into practice. The focus of the industrialization of indigenous kurkufa & qitta manufacturing is mostly on sanitary sanitation design because it has consumer drive power, environmental petition control mechanisms & production equipment & procedures that are feasible. Once a process has been designed, it is frequently mathematically & physically simulated to study parameters & define operating conditions. The capacity to effectively replicate a process indicates that it is well understood, which is especially comforting when implementing a new or current process at a larger scale. Kurkufa & qitta processes must always be carefully monitored & documented, even if it is not mandated by law. Computer automation is now commonly used to support HACCP programs & to combine manufacturing with quality controls. The processing, industrialization & distribution of indigenous kurkufa & qitta via the OHS management system is another key working principle option of safety & quality controls. Kurkufa & qitta are indigenous products both made from maize flour which is binded with cassava root flour during dough development, were being popular traditional dishes among the Alle people of Ethiopia's Southern region's Alle zone. Moreover, qitta which is a traditional Ethiopian bread, is a basic nutritional item that dates back to the Ethiopian people's history & is created by baking on a clay pan. It is one of the most widely consumed foods in human history & for some, it is sole source of nutrition. However, the boost & control of kurkufa & qitta production & distribution via tracking & traceability mechanism has not been employed as a tool in food manufacturing systems. Therefore, kurkufa & qitta are among Ethiopia's traditional foods that should be upgraded to industrialization in order to increase supply in response to rising food demand owing to population growth.
Biotechnological Advancements in Streptokinase Production
Authors: Asim Muhammad , Mushtaq Faiza , Qadeer Minahil , Sarwar Sidra , Ali Areej , Ahmad Maryam
Published: May 2024

This article offers a deep analysis of activating streptokinase which looks into the biotechnological challenges and future perspectives. One of the main problems associated with streptokinase is its short half-life, complex production process, and immunogenicity which hinders patients from getting a successful reperfusion. Yet, the development of biotechnology methods that would not face these drawbacks, such as the strategy of recombinant streptokinase production and enzyme engineering theories, is a promise. This paper aims to provide an overview of biotechnological breakthroughs in the production of streptokinase with a focus on discovering long-lasting formulations exhibiting less immunogenicity and in addition the economic viability and scalability of biotechnological production processes. This article also gives the comping image of known purification methods like chromatography, ultrafiltration, and I-A chromatography for the separation and purification of streptokinase. In addition, the author presents the advantage of such suitable production technologies as cell-free production systems and E. Coli system optimization, such as recombinant streptokinase synthesis in Yeast systems. Biotechnology is turning out to be a new area, having a future boom due to the rising innovation and demand that are associated with the prospects revealed by the market trends.
On the Structural and Semantic Features of Nanai Songs of the Agbaba Historical Region
Authors: Azizova Aysel
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to study the archaic features of the Nanai musical language, which is one of the genres of authentic musical folklore of the Agbaba historical region. Agbaba is one of the ethno-cultural zones of Azerbaijan, distinguished by its diverse genre system of musical folklore. It should be noted that the Agbaba region is now part of the Republic of Armenia and has been called Amasia since 1930. Historically, this region was inhabited by ancient Turkic tribes, which played a significant role in the ethnogenesis of Azerbaijan, and until the end of the twentieth century was famous for its cultural and ethnographic traditions. Research methodology. The article analyses from the semiotic point of view the samples of one of the genres of authentic folklore of the region – Nanai. According to the author, the use of semiotic methods of analysis can help to identify archetypal patterns of samples of the Nanai genre. Based on the analysis of the fretting and metro-rhythmic features of the musical language, the general typological model of the studied genre is determined. The scientific novelty of the research is that for the first time in ethnomusicology, the semantic analysis of samples of the Nanai genre, which was an integral part of the ceremonial culture of ancient Azerbaijanis, is carried out in this article. Conclusions. Based on the collected musical and ethnographic material and the analysis, it was concluded that the peculiarities of the Nanai musical language played an important role in the semantic content of various rites, distinguished by their syncretic nature. Notably, signs of syncretism are also manifested in the peculiarities of the musical language of Nanai samples that have survived to this day. For example, some kinetic musical signs testify to the applied function of Nanai samples. This fact eloquently testifies to the fact that the Nanai genre is of considerable interest from the point of view of modern ethnomusicology.
Imagophony as a Postmodern Concept
Authors: Bondarenko Andrii
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the concept of imagophony within the postmodern perception of the imagological aspects of musical creativity. The research methodology is based on the search and analytical, semantic and musicological methods of intonation, harmony and instrument analysis. The scientific novelty of the study is the introduction of the term imagophony and its definition into the scientific discourse. Conclusions. The article examines the use of the term imagology and its derivatives (imagemes, imagothemes, imagotypes, etc.) from the literary discourse to the multidisciplinary one, shows the transformation of the semantics of the term imagology from a reference to the image of the Other as belonging to a different (concerning the author) national culture to a flexible one that adapts to the intentions of the author of the study. The article analyses the range of musical works that have received imagological coverage in scientific discourse and applies the terminological apparatus to them. Based on the analysis, the author proposes to introduce the term imagophony to denote sound images representing the established ideas in the musical culture of one nation about the musical culture of another nation. The stages of the historical evolution of imagophony are outlined: protoimagophony (some works by G. F. Handel), early imagophony (W. A. Mozart’s Turkish Rondo, L. van Beethoven’s song cycles of European peoples), classical imagophony (G. Puccini’s operas Turandot and Cio-Cio-San and some other Romantic and post-Romantic periods), post-imagophony (works of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century of the neo-folklore tendency), overcoming imago-phony (folk rock at a mature stage of development). The article shows the peculiarities of the imagophonic composer’s approach in interacting with ethnophonisms and modern instrumental techniques. Prospects for further branching and semantic expansion of the imagological terminology are outlined.
The Role of the Tenor in Giacomo Puccini’s Musical Theatre (Interpretive Models of the Rudolf Image in the Opera La Boheme)
Authors: Komarnitskyi Yaroslav
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to identify the defining aspects of the artistic and figurative performance interpretation of the part of Rudolf in the opera La Boheme by G. Puccini – a lyrical hero embodied in the tenor timbre. The research methodology is based on the following methods: analytical (study of art and musicological literature on the subject); method of performance analysis (analysis of Rudolf’s part in the context of identifying genre and style features, characteristic musical and expressive means, and place in the drama of the performance); comparative method (comparison of interpretations of the role of Rudolf performed by prominent singers to determine the common and distinctive features of the image “reading”), empirical method (covering the author’s own experience of rehearsal and stage performance interpretation); method of generalisation (to substantiate the conclusions of the study). The scientific novelty of the publication lies in the proposed research angle: attention is focused on the image embodied in a certain vocal timbre, and an analysis of the panorama of performing interpretations of the tenor part, a landmark in the creative heritage of G. Puccini, is presented. Conclusions. G. Puccini managed to create a theatrical reality where the “individual” prevails over the “typical” and “characteristic”. The composer carefully considered the principles of revealing the inner world of the hero, his interaction with other characters and the surrounding reality. A special place in Puccini’s “musical theatre” is occupied by the role of the tenor, who realises the “lyrical principle” in the male character, which is important for the composer (young men in love, creative natures – people prone to emotional, spontaneous actions). An analysis of the interpretations of the composer’s iconic role of Rudolf performed by outstanding singers reveals the value of a performer’s interpretation based on a deep understanding of the author’s style and proves the importance of the emergence of a syncretic singer-actor who deeply understands the drama of the performance and the place of his or her role in the overall concept of the opera.
Interpretation of Gabriel Faure’s Pavane: Compositional and Performing Aspects
Authors: Solohub Victoriia , Hrynenko Svitlana , Pikhtar Olena
Published: May 2024

Modern interpretations of Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane demonstrate the artistic potential of the work. The variety of performances (from large orchestral and choral ensembles to chamber ensembles) shows the wide possibilities of the composition. The composer’s and performer’s versions of B. McFerrin’s compositiona and performing versions reveal a tendency to preserve the author’s text, despite the performance of the main melody by voice. The version for guitar and string quartet arranged by Thomas Koenigs and performed by the Accord Quintet, demonstrates a performing interpretation with the composer’s reworking of the work. The purpose of the research is to reveal the expressive possibilities of Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane and to characterise the specifics of his interpretation. Research methodology. The article uses the following methods: theoretical – in analysing the studies of domestic and foreign authors and available information sources; synthesis method – to establish the links between the elements identified during the analysis in order to establish a holistic concept and generalise the information obtained. Scientific novelty. For the first time in national scientific thought, the peculiarities of the performing and composer’s interpretation of G. Fauré’s Pavane are considered, and its expressive means and artistic potential are highlighted. Conclusions. Currently, there are many modern interpretations of G. Fauré’s Pavane. These performing versions are adapted for different performing groups. The modifications that take place with the composition illustrate the extraordinary artistic potential of the work. Despite the changes in the performing cast, tempo and texture, the work has not lost its relevance and popularity in the present day. The components, that are most frequently changed, are tempo, arrangement, and textural and structural modifications.
Specificity of Artemii Vedel’s Performing Interpretation of Liturgical Works on the Example of the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom’s (C-Dur) Artistic Presentation
Authors: Tylyk Ihor , Lysenko Vladyslav
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to highlight the peculiarities of the artistic interpretation of A. Wedel’s liturgical works, on the example of the artistic presentation of the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom (C-dur). The research methodology is based on the universal methods of scientific knowledge: induction, deduction, synthesis, structural and comparative analysis, cultural reconstruction, principles of objectivity and historicism. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the formation of a clear idea of artistic and interpretive approaches to the performance presentation of A. Vedel’s liturgical works and the specifics of the use of the composer’s liturgical works in modern liturgical and concert practice. The article is the first to propose an original artistic concept of a concert and performance interpretation of Artemius Vedel’s Liturgy in C-dur. Conclusions. The research has revealed that sacred musical liturgical imagery was for A. Vedel a source of reflection of his religious sentiments and at the same time a means of expressing an individual attitude to real-life events, actualised through various compositional vocal and choral means. The publication proves the following points: A. Vedel’s liturgical works are based on the traditional principles of Orthodox liturgical practice and are an organic part of the composer’s church music heritage; the interpretive and performing algorithm of choirmaster’s work on A. Vedel’s liturgical works, and in particular, the C-dur liturgy. Vedel’s liturgical works, especially the C-dur liturgy, should aim to reveal semantic subtexts and associations in the composer’s creative intentions, characterising the composer’s psychological personality and clarifying the religious and philosophical content inherent in the score.
Composer Eduard Brylin: Universal Nature of Creative Activity
Authors: Yakymchuk Olena
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to examine the creative path of Eduard Brylin, focusing on the factors that became the foundation for forming his professionalism and ensuring the universal nature of his creative activity. The research methodology is based on the biographical method and the model of a universal creative personality in the aspect of activity universalism (according to O. Komenda). The scientific novelty of the research lies in studying the life chronology of the composer Eduard Brylin as a universal type of musician, namely a universal composer. Conclusions. The basis on which the universal creative figure of E. Brylyn was formed was laid at the initial stage of his life. The musical environment of the family, rooted in national traditions, shaped Eduard’s musical and aesthetic preferences. Hard work, support and assistance from his parents, the professionalism of his teachers and mentors, and his dreams ensured his rapid growth in the piano field. Performing skills enabled the musician to present his work and be a concert performer. His thorough piano training allowed him to create methodical and highly artistic examples of piano pedagogical repertoire for children and youth and to try himself in the piano concerto genre. In the composition E. Brylin continued the traditions of his mentors, choosing to rely on folk song sources, appealing through A. Shtogarenko to the works of M. Lysenko. His intelligence and natural introversion led him to gravitate towards chamber genres, in which the lyrical facets of the composer’s personality were fully revealed. We define the 2000s as an acmeological period of the musician’s creative work because this time was fruitful in the implementation of various types of musical activities, which emphasises the universal nature of the artist’s creative activity. Loyalty to his musical and aesthetic ideals became the starting point for the realisation of Eduard Brylin’s creative potential as a universal composer.
Unknown Manuscript of “Bandura Playing Handbook” From DP Period
Authors: Dutchak Violetta
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to introduce the manuscript of the “Bandura Playing Handbook” by an unknown author (Augsburg, Germany, 1951) into scientific circulation in the context of providing educational and methodological publications on the Ukrainian art of bandura playing abroad. The research methodology is based on the principles of historical, cultural, textual, and axiological approaches. Methods such as historical and typological, analysis and synthesis, music textual method, and musicological analysis were used, which made it possible to identify not only trends in the evolution of teaching and methodological approaches to teaching bandura playing but also the personological aspects of their formation. Particular attention is paid to the need to systematise not only the methods in printed editions of handbooks and self-tutorials on bandura but also manuscript rarities that remain in public and private archives and require proper scientific and methodological understanding. The scientific novelty of the study is determined by the introduction of the analysis of the manuscript “Bandura Playing Handbook” by an unknown author (Augsburg, Germany, 1951), created during the so-called camp period in Germany, where displaced persons (DP – Displaced Persons) were kept. The music manuscript is part of the documentary materials of the Archives of the Ukrainian Free University (Munich, Germany). Conclusions. The study analyses the handbook materials from the methodological and fingering points of view, the sequence of mastering the instrument, the formation of the bandura repertoire, and its comparison with similar examples in Ukrainian musical art. It determines the value of the handbook from the point of view of popularising the Ukrainian national musical instrument in the conditions of emigration and spreading the performing traditions of bandura art.
PENGARUH LEVERAGE, LIKUIDITAS, DAN PERTUMBUHAN PENJUALAN TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUBSEKTOR ROKOK
Authors: Kharismatika Finar Ageng , Utomo Rochmad Bayu
Published: May 2024

Pada tahun 2017-2022, rata-rata laba bersih perusahaan rokok berfluktuasi dan cenderung turun, meskipun rata-rata penjualan masing-masing perusahaan rokok mengalami peningkatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh leverage, likuiditas, dan pertumbuhan penjualan terhadap profitabilitas. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari situs resmi Laporan Tahunan masing-masing perusahaan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan rokok yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2017-2022. Populasi penelitian ini berjumlah 30 sampel yang terdiri dari lima perusahaan rokok yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dan untuk pengambilan sampel penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel jenuh yaitu sampling jenuh adalah teknik pengambilan sampel yang seluruh populasinya dijadikan sampel. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan beberapa metode antara lain uji statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, dan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rasio leverage dan rasio likuiditas tidak berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas, sedangkan pertumbuhan penjualan berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas.
Kemampuan Berpikir Relasional Abstrak Calon Guru Matematika dalam Menyelesaikan Soal-Soal Non-Rutin pada Topik Geometri Non-Euclid
Authors: Sundawan Mohammad D , Irmawan Wawan , Sulaiman Herri
Published: May 2024

Bagi calon guru matematika, kemampuan berpikir relasional abstrak sangat mutlak diperlukan untuk menunjang kompetensinya sebagai calon guru yang profesional di masa mendatang, sehingga untuk mengetahuinya dapat dilakukan uji dengan memberikan soal-soal non-rutin geometri non Euclid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeteksi kemampuan berpikir relasional abstrak calon guru matematika dalam menyelesaikan soal-soal non-rutin. Metode kualitatif digunakan pada penelitian ini. Subjeknya ialah tiga orang mahasiswa tingkat akhir di Keguruan Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati (UGJ) yang dipilih berdasarkan hasil dari nilai kemampuan akademik tinggi. Teknik untuk menganalisis suatu data dilakukan dengan cara mereduksi data terlebih dahulu, kemudian data disajikan, selanjutnya ditarik sebuah kesimpulan, dan tahap akhir yaitu dapat diverifikasi hasil penelitian tersebut. Penelitian ini dapat mengetahui bahwa subjek telah memenuhi kemampuan berpikir relasional abstrak dengan fungsi kognitifnya. Sehingga secara umum dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir relasional abstrak bagi calon guru matematika program studi pendidikan matematika Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati sudah beberapa yang memiliki dan terdeteksi sesuai dengan fungsi kognitif yang ada.
The beneficial effects of monoglucosyl hesperidin and monoglucosyl rutin on vascular flexibility: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group study
Authors: Hashizume Yushi , Tandia Mahamadou
Published: May 2024

Background: There is mounting evidence that the intake of polyphenols can help prevent cardiovascular complications. Furthermore, multiple intakes of different polyphenol compounds are expected to have a synergistic effect. However, few studies have examined the preventive effect of simultaneous polyphenol intake on cardiovascular complications in healthy adults. 
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of daily intake of 70 mg of monoglucosyl hesperidin (MH) alone, or in combination with 140 mg of monoglucosyl rutin (MR), in improving vascular flexibility.
Methods: This 8-week study was conducted on 66 healthy male and female participants with a relatively high body mass index (BMI) and low vascular flexibility. The participants were randomly assigned to an MH group (MH alone), MHMR group (combination of MH and MR), or placebo group by a computer-generated list (each n = 22). Participants took two tablets per day of either MH, MHMR or placebo during the intervention. Outcomes included vascular function indices, capillary flow, and inflammatory markers. Assessment points were at 4 weeks (4w) and 8 weeks (8w) of the intervention.
Results: The primary outcome was flow-mediated dilation. In an analysis including participants whose left brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) was ≥1232.5 cm/s at baseline in the per-protocol set, the MHMR group showed significant improvement compared with the placebo group in flow-mediated dilation, maximum post-avascularization artery diameter, baPWV (each and average of both legs), and E-selectin at 8w.
Conclusion: These results indicated that MH, in combination with MR, may act on vascular endothelial cells to improve vascular flexibility in healthy adults with a relatively lowvascular flexibility. (UMIN000046054).
Keywords: Monoglucosyl hesperidin; Monoglucosyl rutin; flow-mediated dilation; E-selectin; pulse wave velocity, body mass index, vascular flexibility
Study on Disability and the Right to Emotional and Sexual Life
Authors: Pascucci Tancredi
Published: May 2024

This study presents a group of personal stories regarding disabled people who wish to have a sexual and affective life, most of them considering the explicit consent of the partner. They are handled by their original families and their socio-sanitarian services, which take care of them, but they experience difficulties handling these “delicate matters”. Sexuality is one of the basic needs of people, but there is cultural resistance on the territory, in services, operators and families who take care of fragile people, and does not accept this need or are not sufficiently prepared to consider it. Sexuality is a complex topic in this case; it triggers psycho-social aspects, but also medical and legal challenges which are often too complex for these people and for people who take care of them.
Redefining Office Interactions for a Thriving Work Culture
Authors: Patrício Rui , Nickel Francine
Published: May 2024

While much of the current debate focuses on the hybrid work model, little attention has been given to what type of work tasks and dynamics companies should outline when employees are called to work in the office space. Designing meaningful face-to-face encounters becomes essential to engage employees and make in-person work more meaningful and effective for both parties. Thus, the paper explores how companies can engage employees in the post-pandemic changing office space environment. Building on theories of employee socialization and employee experience co-design, it identifies gaps and opportunities for developing meaningful encounters in the office space and cultivating a positive work culture. A case study was conducted in an aerospace engineering company with a hybrid working model to provide practical insights. The study employed an exploratory research design, incorporating qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, observations, and a co-design session with employees. Content analysis was used to categorize areas of employee experience in the office space that needed to be redesigned positively. The results of the study confirm that the co-design of socialization, adding creativity, and fostering serendipitous encounters in the workspace improves the employee experience, strengthening the ties with the company, connecting with their colleagues, and helping in the well-being and sense of belonging. This translates into positive gains for the organization that wants to define a hybrid work model, giving flexibility to employees without losing the human bond that the face-to-face visit to the workplace provides through meaningful experiences. Involving employees in the collaborative process of redesigning socialization and interaction practices, organizations are committed to valuing individual perspectives and needs, resulting in a more relevant and satisfying employee experience.