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Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Eucalyptus Tereticornis
Authors: Ebulue M. M.
Published: March 2024

This study evaluated the bioactive compounds present in the ethanol leaf extract of Eucalyptus tereticornis as well as its antioxidant potential using standard biochemical methods. The leaf extract contains rich number of bioactive compounds (Phenol 109.41± 0.10GAE/g, Flavonoids 33.10± 0.01mgCE/g, Beta-carotene 3.16± 0.00mg/g and Lycopene 0.32± 0.00mg/g).   The antioxidant potentials were evaluated using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, iron-reducing power, inhibition of lipid peroxidation, and nitric oxide scavenging antioxidant systems. The antioxidant activities of the plant extract increased with an increase in concentration. The extract showed high potency in DPPH and nitric oxide free radical scavenging activity compared with the known vitamin C antioxidant potentials. A high reducing power indicative of a high proton (H+) donating potential with a high inhibition of lipid peroxidation portrays a high potent antioxidant activity that protects cells from deleterious effects of free radicals which accounts for its medicinal use.  The general results indicated that the plant is rich in bioactive compounds which are believed to have contributed to the high antioxidant activities observed and its medicinal value.
Molecular Evaluation of Soil Respiration in Crude Oil Pollution
Authors: Ebulue Maximus M.
Published: March 2024

Oxygen diffusion into the soil ecosystem is imperative for the sustainability of life in the soil. This study evaluated selected microbial exudates as indices of soil respiration in a crude oil polluted soil ecosystem ex-situ using biochemical and physicochemical tools to determine the following parameters; total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), dehydrogenases, catalase, ATP, and pH. The result of the study at 1.5 – 3.5% contamination across days-zero to -28 following crude oil impact presented an augmented increase in TPH from 0.02 ± 0.00 to 0.10 ± 0.00 with an increase in the activity of soil dehydrogenases from 4.90 ± 0.01 to 8.80 ± 0.04 katal which was significant (p0.05). Conversely, the activity of soil catalase suffered inhibition from 0.20 ± 0.00 to 0.11 ± 0.00 katal. ATP synthesis decreased from control to 0.24 ± 0.00mg/100g on week one and increased to 0.60 ± 0.10mg/100mg significantly (p0.05) on week four with contamination as the pH was reduced from 5.8 ± 0.00 to 4.1 ± 0.00 significantly, thus creating hypoxia and a reducing environment, a demonstration of soil respiration.
Correlation among Construction, Safety, Accident, and the Effectiveness Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Green Card Training Program: An Initial Review
Authors: Wahab Nurhana Abd , Mahmood Nik Hasnaa Nik , Minghat Asnul Dahar
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study was to show the correlation between construction, safety, accident, and the effectiveness Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Green Card Training Program. This paper was based on a literature review to get an explanation. This study can be used for reference for informing the need in taking care of possible risks and safety in the industry.
Barriers in the Foreign Workers in Industry: Investigation during Training
Authors: Wahab Nurhana Abd , Mahmood Nik Hasnaa Nik , Minghat Asnul Dahar
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to review barriers in the foreign workers in Industry. We took data for the industry in Malaysia. This study was conducted based on only 55 workers from the Nadayu site. It is recommended that the study be carried out in a larger sample and involvement of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and the registered CIDB contractor. This study focus on the language barrier, safety knowledge, and background of workers, and these factors contribute to the effectiveness of training. It is proposed to have an in-depth study on the syllabus, methodology of training, motivation, and commitment of the company to improve CIDB training.
A Hybrid Classification Algorithm for Abdomen Disease Prediction
Authors: Vijayarani S. , Sivamathi C. , Tamilarasi P.
Published: March 2024

Data mining is the process of sorting through large data sets to identify patterns and establish relationships to solve problems through data analysis. Data mining holds great potential for the healthcare industry to enable health systems to systematically use data and analytics to identify inefficiencies and best practices that improve care and reduce costs. Data mining techniques consist of detection of Anomaly, learning the Association rules, Classification, Clustering, Regression, Time series analysis, and Summarization. In data mining, classification techniques are much popular in medical diagnosis and predicting diseases. Classification techniques are used to predict various diseases such as heart disease, lung cancer, breast cancer, liver diseases, and kidney diseases. The main objective of this work is to predict abdomen diseases like kidney and liver diseases. The work aims to predict liver diseases such as Cirrhosis, Bile Duct, Chronic Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, and Acute Hepatitis using Classification algorithms. The work also aims to predict kidney diseases such as Acute Nephritic Syndrome, Chronic Kidney disease, Acute Renal Failure, and Chronic Glomerulonephritis using Classification algorithms.  This work proposes a novel hybrid classification algorithm called WRFSVM (Weighted Random Forest Support Vector Machine) for the prediction of liver diseases and kidney diseases.
Techno‐Economic Evaluation of The Production of Resin-Based Brake Pads using Agricultural Wastes: Comparison of Eggshells/Banana Peels Brake Pads and Commercial Asbestos Brake Pads
Authors: Ragadhita Risti , Al Husaeni Dwi Fitria , Nandiyanto Asep Bayu Dani
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze, evaluate, and compare the results of the feasibility analysis of producing egg shells/banana peels brake pads and commercial asbestos brake pads based on engineering and economic perspectives. Mass balance and several economic parameters (i.e., gross profit margin (GPM), payback period (PBP), break-even point (BEP), cumulative net present value (CNPV), and profitability index (PI)) are calculated to analyze the feasibility projects based on engineering and economic perspectives, respectively. The process of analyzing the economic feasibility of the project is assumed to be in ideal conditions. The engineering perspective shows that the project of banana peels/egg shells brake pads and commercial asbestos brake pads are prospective if the fabrication uses simple apparatus on a large scale. Economic evaluations such as GPM, PBP, BEP, CNPV, and PI all returned positive results, indicating that the project has the potential for large-scale production. It is hoped that the research could well demonstrate the project's importance for future development and serve as a model for future production of brake pads made from agricultural waste.
Adsorption of Sodium in an Aqueous Solution in Activated Date Pits
Authors: Rahal Zakaria , Khechekhouche Abderrahmane , Barkat Ayoub , Sergeevna Smolyanichenko Alla , Hamza Chekima
Published: March 2024

The use of acid-activated local date pits from Algeria's Oued Souf region for reducing water salinity by removing sodium. The raw and activated date pits were characterized using XRD, FTIR, SEM, and BET. The study used these materials to adsorb sodium from aqueous water, with the effects of activation time, initial sodium concentration, adsorption time, and pH of the solution on sodium removal being investigated. The specific surface area of natural date pits was found to be 645.46 m2/g, while activated date pits had a maximum of 825.03 m2/g. The maximum sodium adsorption capacity was observed at an adsorption time of 90 min, Na+ concentration of 600 mg/L, solution pH of 9.0, and adsorbent dosage of 0.1 g. The equilibrium data obtained from the experiment were analyzed using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. The findings revealed that among the isotherm models examined, the Freundlich isotherm model demonstrated the strongest fit, exhibiting a high correlation coefficient of 0.999. Furthermore, the adsorption kinetics were investigated through the analysis of the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models, and the results indicated that the pseudo-second-order model provided the most suitable fit, with a correlation coefficient of 0.996.
Step-by-Step Fabrication of PVDF-TiO2 Hollow Fiber Membrane and Its Application Desalination of Wetland Saline Water via Pervaporation
Authors: Mahmud M. , Elma Muthia , Rahma Aulia , Huda Nurul , Lestari Riani Ayu , Harivram Awali S. K. , Rampun Erdina L. A. , Othman Mohd H. D. , Bilad Muhammad Roil
Published: March 2024

Wetland water is opted as the source of domestic water supply when the availability of clean fresh water is scarce. Wetland water requires proper treatment due to the high concentration of organic matter and high salinity, particularly in the dry season. This research aims to synthesize, characterize, and investigate the performance of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-TiO2 hollow fiber membrane for wetland saline water desalination via pervaporation. The PVDF-TiO2 hollow fiber membranes were fabricated through the dry wet spinning method under various air gaps (10, 15, and 20 cm). Then, the resulting membranes were tested in a pervaporation process at temperatures of 25, 40, and 60°C. Results show that the incorporation of TiO2 into the PVDF matrix imparted hydrophilicity properties into the resultant membranes. The presence of TiO2 was confirmed by the TiO2 stretching vibration at 1640 cm-1 (FTIR) and the TiO2 phase at diffraction peaks at 25.5 and 37°. The membranes exhibited the highest water flux (7.48 kg/m2.h) and salt rejection ( 99.5%) at 40°C. Overall, the developed PVDF-TiO2 hollow fiber membranes showed encouraging results and demonstrated their effectiveness for the desalination of wetland saline water.
Measurement Enhancement of Ultrasonic Sensor using Pelican Optimization Algorithm for Robotic Application
Authors: Khaleel Hind Zuhair , Ahmed Attarid Khudhair , Al-Obaidi Abdulkareem Sh. Mahdi , Luckyardi Senny , Al Husaeni Dwi Fitria , Mahmod Rawnaq Adnan , Humaidi Amjad J.
Published: March 2024

HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor is one of the famous low-cost sensors. It is measured distance from 2 to 400 cm. It depends on ultrasonic sound waves that are sent by an electronic device to determine the distance of the object, and the reflected sound is converted into an electronic signal. This paper proposed a flowchart of the modern optimization method Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA) to enhance the distance measurement of ultrasonic sensor kind HC-SR04. In addition, the experimental system designed and interfacing between MATLAB with Ardunio is implemented to easily save the measured and desired distances and enter these distances into the POA as pelicans. The error comparison between two methods implemented, one method called the classical method, and another method is proposed named POA. The results show the minimum distance error between ultrasonic and object in POA is less than the error without POA. The best-measured distance results were achieved and approximately equal to the desired distances. The proposed method of POA for ultrasonic distance sensor enhanced by 99.97%.  This sensor accurately detects objects from 2 to 400 cm which can be used in a robotic application.
A Configurational Approach to Maturity Model Development – Using fsQCA to Build a Multiple-Pathway Maturity Model
Authors:   TU Dresden, Germany & Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Bley Katja , Pappas Ilias ,   University of Agder, Strahringer Susanne ,   TU Dresden
Published: March 2024

Maturity models can be used as tools to depict the developmental trajectories of entity classes in domains and evaluate the relative position of an entity within this framework. However, their development process has been the focus of researchers and practitioners ever since, resulting in different procedures, development approaches, and conceptual models. Thus, a major criticism of maturity models is the often missing conceptual and theoretical grounding when it comes to the interpretation of the concept of maturity. To address this shortcoming, our research approach focuses on the rigorous development of a multiple-pathway maturity model. By following a sequential, theoretically grounded process, the resulting maturity model can be viewed as an instantiation of the predefined conceptual components and characteristics in a predefined domain. We present and discuss the instantiated sector and size-specific maturity model for innovation capability in small industrial firms, which is developed by applying configurational methods on a dataset and thereby offers multiple pathways to maturity. This concept of equifinality is central to our approach. It has rarely been considered in maturity model development research, although it offers the potential to build more realistic models with greater applicability, especially in domains with many interdependencies.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL CONSTRUCTION OF ART. 204 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF UKRAINE AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ITS EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT
Authors:   National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kiev, Ukraine, Herasymenko L. V. , Tykhonova O.V. ,   National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kiev, Ukraine
Published: March 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of offenses related to the illegal manufacture, storage, sale or transportation for the purpose of sale of excise goods: tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, fuel and lubricants, etc. Illegal transactions with excise goods lead to significant non-payment of funds to the State Budget of Ukraine. Failure to fulfill the budget in terms of revenues makes it impossible for the state to fulfill its obligations in full and exacerbates social tension in society, and in the period of martial law also significantly limits the financial capabilities of the state. The purpose of the article is to update the ways of improving the criminal law principles of criminal prosecution for the illegal manufacture, storage, sale or transportation for the purpose of sale of excise goods. The main results of the study were reflected in the analysis of the features of the legal construction of Art. 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine «Illegal manufacture, storage, sale or transportation for the purpose of sale of excise goods.» It has been found that the peculiarities of the legal construction of the specified norm in a certain way complicate law enforcement and reduce the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in the fight against violations of public relations in the field of production and circulation of excise goods. It has been proved that the formulation of the subject of the crimes provided for in part. 1 and 2 Art. 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, such as ethyl alcohol, alcohol distillates, alcoholic beverages, beer, tobacco products, tobacco, industrial tobacco substitutes, fuel or other excise goods. It is proposed to define the subject of criminal offenses, the responsibility for the commission of which is provided for in Art. 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, only as «excise goods». It is emphasized that it is impractical to recognize the goods as the subject of the specified crime only if the excise tax is included in its price, because this does not correspond to the provisions of the industry legislation that regulates transactions with excise goods. It has been proven that the absence of 1 and 2 Art. 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine regarding the size of the subject of criminal offenses does not ensure the humanization of criminal legislation. Separate changes to the disposition of Art. 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which will contribute to increasing the effectiveness of the fight against illegal transactions with excise goods, as well as the prompt restoration of social relations violated as a result of criminal offenses committed, the subject of which are excise goods.
KÜRESEL EKONOMİK, POLİTİK VE JEOPOLİTİK RİSKLERİN BİREYSEL VE KURUMSAL FİNANSAL İŞLEMLERE ETKİSİ
Authors: Demirel Serkan
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada bireysel ve kurumsal finansal işlemler üzerinde küresel ekonomik ve politik risk ile jeopolitik riskin etkileri gözlemlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada bağımsız değişken olarak “Küresel Ekonomik ve Politik Risk Endeksi” ile “Jeopolitik Risk Endeksi” değişkenleri; bağımlı değişken olarak “Bireysel Kredi Borcunu Ödememiş Gerçek Kişi Sayısı”, “Karşılıksız Çek İşlemi Yapılan Kişi Sayısı”, “Bireysel Kredi Kartı Borcunu Ödememiş Gerçek Kişi Sayısı” ve “Protestolu Senet Sayısı” değişkenleri seçilmiştir. Bu anlamda çalışmaya konu olan zaman serileri 2012 yılının 3. çeyreği ile 2023 yılının 1. çeyreği arasındaki 43 çeyreklik dönemi kapsamaktadır. Çalışmada durağanlık sınaması için literatürde sıklıkla kullanılan ADF (Augmented Dickey-Fuller) birim kök testi kullanılmıştır. İlişkilerin incelenmesi için birbirinden ayrı olarak 4 ayrı ARDL modeli Kullanıştır. ARDL modelinde içsel ve dışsal değişkenler için optimal gecikme uzunluğunun belirlenmesi için VAR modeli kullanılmıştır. Sınır testi ile değişkenler arasındaki uzun dönemli ilişkinin tespiti yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre; Bireysel kredi borcunu ödememiş gerçek kişi sayısı hem uzun hem de kısa vadede küresel ekonomik ve politik risk endeksi ve jeopolitik risk endeksinden etkilenmemektedir; karşılıksız çek işlemi yapılan kişi sayısı, küresel ekonomik ve politik risk endeksi ile kısa vadede pozitif, uzun vadede ise negatif ilişkilidir; bireysel kredi kartı borcunu ödememiş gerçek kişi sayısı, jeopolitik risk endeksi ile kısa vadede pozitif, küresel ekonomik ve politik risk endeksi ile uzun vadede negatif ilişkilidir ve protestolu senet sayısı, sadece uzun dönemde küresel ekonomik ve politik risk endeksi ile negatif ilişkilidir.
Disability in Narrative Inquiry: A Case of Methodologically Unusable Data from a Participant with Intellectual Disability
Authors: Flynn Susan
Published: March 2024

This paper considers methodological and ethical implications of qualitative interview data deemed unusable for research analytic purposes because the interviewee had an intellectual disability. Critical disability studies theory is used to reimagine the utility of one case of so-called unusable qualitative data. Excerpts from this qualitative data that came from a pilot study interview of a PhD project are full of possibility for learning. Yet, among conclusions drawn, rhetoric about disability inclusion appears undermined by ableist normativity. Specifically, the problems associated with valuing abled ways of speaking within wider narrative research and scholarship will be the focus of this article.
Becoming Mermaid: Exploring Human and More-Than-Human Relationality
Authors: Currans Elizabeth
Published: March 2024

The mermaid is a hybrid being, a product of human imagination that has dual potentiality; she can either uphold or challenge heteropatriarchal and able-bodied norms. She also has the potential to highlight human relations with more-than-human life. This paper explores the process of becoming mermaid in four performances that reinforce and/or challenge normate embodiment to varying degrees. One, at Weeki Wachee Springs, remains firmly tied to normate white heteropatriarchal values. Another, the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, is a multivalent performance that both affirms and challenges dominant norms of embodiment. The others, solo performances by Amber DiPietra and Hanna Cormick, highlight the humanity of disabled people and the kinship among human animals and our more-than-human kin.
Copying not Diagnosing: The Case of Hugh Blair of Borgue
Authors: Seymour Laura
Published: March 2024

This article re-evaluates the case of Hugh Blair of Borgue (1747-8) from the standpoint of neurodiversity pride. This case was brought by John Blair against his older brother the laird Hugh Blair of Borgue. John successfully argued that Hugh was an Idiot incapable of marriage. As a result, Hugh’s marriage to Nickie Mitchell was annulled and their children disinherited; John and his descendants now stood to inherit Hugh’s estates. Some modern criticism has suggested that Hugh was autistic. During the court case, Hugh’s life and way of behaving and communicating, were often painfully critiqued. Exploring an autistic reading of Hugh that emphasises his creativity and love of imitation, I argue that attempting to “diagnose” him with autism using modern diagnostic criteria can replicate some of the harsh judgements that the court made against him. I end by suggesting that, as Hugh loved to copy, we might spend some time in our lives imitating Hugh.
Designing is Imagining: What Futures and Identities Do Activists With Developmental Disabilities Imagine When Designing For Learners With Developmental Disabilities?
Authors: Sedgwick Marrok , Fuller Stephanie
Published: March 2024

As learners engage in learning environments, they constantly co-develop ideas about who they are (their identities), and who they can become (their futures). Designers of learning activities make assumptions about what learner identities and imagined futures learners will ultimately take up. Learning activity designers with developmental disabilities who identify as activists may make assumptions about learners with developmental disabilities that other designers would not.  Working from a critical disability praxis orientation, the research was led by a person with a developmental disability. This study utilized a grounded theory approach to discourse analysis to analyze the design talk between two adult activists with developmental disabilities while they engaged in a co-design process to create a learning activity intended for learners with developmental disabilities who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The activity was a game that explores inductive logic. Discourse was analyzed to understand what imagined futures and learner identities these activists assumed learners with developmental disabilities might take up. These activists imagined learners with developmental disabilities who use AAC as being inquisitive, interdependent, and ableism literate, and capable of achieving futures that were validating, inquisitive, accessible, and ableism-literate. These futures and identities suggest that future participatory design research with adults and youth with developmental disabilities might yield innovative curriculum designs.
Editors’ Introduction
Authors: Brune Jeffrey A. , Grushkin Donald A.
Published: March 2024

No abstract available.
Learning from the Cultural Community of Service Dog Teams: Culturally Congruent Healthcare for Individuals Teamed with Service Dogs
Authors: Singleton Joanne
Published: March 2024

Background: Individuals with disabilities have the right to be teamed with service dogs for support. Healthcare professionals must be prepared to provide culturally congruent care to service dog teams. To provide culturally congruent care attributes that describe a culture must be known. Little to date is known about the perspectives of individuals teamed with service dogs. Purpose: This study examined characteristics of individuals teamed with service dogs, their perspectives on service dogs, benefits of their service dog, and experiences of receiving healthcare. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with individuals teamed with service dogs in the United States (N =270). Discussion: While there is great diversity among individuals with disabilities within this culture is a community of individuals teamed with service dogs. Individuals teamed with service dogs, including those for vision and hearing, share attributes that describe them as a cultural community. This understanding is fundamental to culturally congruent care for service dog teams.
Undergraduate Student Adaptation to Unplanned and Unexpected Online Learning in Post-Secondary Education
Authors: Lawanto Oenardi , Goodridge Wade , Minichiello Angela , Sneed Aniyah , Galindo-Guerrero Cynthia
Published: March 2024

The Corona Virus Disease- 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak that occurred during the spring 2020 academic semester forced colleges and universities worldwide to suddenly switch their teaching and learning processes to remotely delivered and online environments. This unexpected and unplanned transition to online course delivery, known as emergency remote teaching (ERT), disrupted normal modes of instruction and learning for students as well as teachers and faculty. Using an inductive qualitative research approach, this study investigated how undergraduate postsecondary students adapted to ERT. Specifically, this study examined the breadth of strategies that students used to adapt to ERT and identified the adaptive strategies students perceived as being effective by helping them to successfully complete their courses. Researchers analyzed qualitative data generated by twelve hundred and thirty-seven (1237) undergraduate student participants studying twenty-seven (27) different undergraduate courses across seven different U.S. institutions of higher education. Data were generated using a self-report, face-validated survey with open-ended questions. Findings revealed that participants exercised their self-regulation in action by focusing more heavily on external induced adjustments than internal induced adjustments. Participants perceived the most effective strategies to be behavioral engagements, followed closely by cognitive and, to a lesser extent, affective engagements.
Perspective: Sepsis Biomarker Research Requires a Move to the Emergency Department and More Collaboration
Authors: Robichaud Alison , Arora Jaskirat
Published: March 2024

Despite years of research and multiple potential candidate biomarkers for sepsis, few have had sufficient sensitivity or specificity to be integrated into routine practice. There have been only 11 observational studies that have collected samples from patients presenting to the emergency department with suspected sepsis. This has resulted in gaps in the ability to accurately diagnose sepsis in patients presenting with infections and give an accurate prognosis for patients or their families. Recent work has shown the importance of immunothrombosis, particularly in the prognosis for patients admitted to the intensive care unit with sepsis. Significantly some of the most impactful markers are actually decreased. In this perspective we summarize the current sepsis biomarker literature, highlight the limitations, particularly in diagnosis, and suggest some strategies for moving this field forward.
Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome following Ticagrelor administration leading to serious complications.
Authors: Das Chandrama , Dharmkare Deepika , Mani Siddhartha , Sen Ranabrata
Published: March 2024

Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is rarely reported with administration of Ticagrelor. We report a case, where such complication developed after 7 days of Ticagrelor administration, leading to acute severe complications requiring hospitalization. There was airway and renal involvement with elevated inflammatory markers. On withdrawing Ticagrelor, there was rapid resolution of symptoms.
Evaluation of calcitonin measurement in fine needle aspirates in the diagnosis of primary and metastatic medullary thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Khelil Nour , Meghelli Sidi
Published: March 2024

Serum CT represents the tumoral marker of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), and is a main diagnostic tool and follow-up after treatment. Nevertheless, calcitonin levels can be elevated in a number of other situations and does not always distinguish MTC from other clinical circumstances, particularly when elevation remains moderate. Fine needle aspiration biopsy is a widely used examination for the investigation of thyroid nodules and lymph nodes, but its sensitivity for the diagnosis of MTC remains low ranging from 45% to 63%. Calcitonin measurement in fine needle aspiration wash out fluid has been reported as reliable, and is recommended by the experts of American Thyroid Association (ATA) in their 2015 consensus for the management of MTC even if its diagnostic is not standardized yet. Material and methods: Twenty patients with 45 lesions (thyroid nodule and lymph node) were included in this study; calcitonin was performed in each of them, the puncture needles were washed with 1ml of saline solution to obtain to measure Calcitonin in fine needle aspiration washout fluid. Results: After surgery 32 MTC were diagnosed on histology. Receiver operating curve (ROC curve) indicated CT in fine needle aspiration >22.99pg/ml as more accurate cut off value with a sensitivity and specificity of 96.87% and 100%. Calcitonin ratio was evaluated too, the cut off value being>0.64 with a sensitivity of 62.5% and specificity of 100%. Conclusion: Calcitonin in fine needle aspiration wash out fluid constitutes an excellent diagnostic tool of MTC with the use of 22.99pg/ml threshold.
Equity for Older Adults and Those in Congregate Sites: Lessons from the First Year of a Local Public Health COVID‐19 Response
Authors: Gullett Heidi
Published: March 2024

This paper presents lessons on the equity of healthcare and health for older people that emerged from the experience of a COVID‐19 incident commander during the pandemic. The lessons include the value of ongoing investment in trustworthy cross‐sector relationships and value‐added roles for learners; the importance of working together for the common good which can provide a deep well to draw upon during a crisis; in such times, the vulnerable often become more vulnerable and need extra attention thus meeting the needs of older people requires consideration of age, disability, and congregate living status; an equity lens and cultural humility foster new opportunities for community health and systems thinking, and when balanced with on‐the‐ground work and relationships, make it possible to take on seemingly intractable problems; in order to advance community health and equity, it is vital to meet both immediate needs and to focus on strategic efforts to simultaneously transform systems and structures; developing new knowledge creates opportunities for broader sharing; interprofessional teams enable collective action in a complex problem; transparency and continuous communication are important always, but vital in a crisis; and proactive investment in public health infrastructure could mitigate a future crisis. While the pandemic produced loss and pain for millions, the transportable lessons about investing in system science, equity‐focused, cross‐sector infrastructure, and relationships can inform the future of public health and health care policy, grounded in lived experience, to inform the re‐emergence of collective efforts to foster health equity for older people and other vulnerable populations.
Diagnosing a Local System for Combating Domestic Violence: The Example of Gmina Skawina, Poland
Authors: Wojtanowicz Katarzyna , Sordyl-Lipnicka Barbara
Published: March 2024

This article considers diagnosing a local system for combating domestic violence as exemplified by Gmina Skawina, Poland. In the theoretical part, the article discusses definitional issues related to domestic violence and presents the characteristics of the Polish system for combating domestic violence. The second part presents the methodological assumptions of the process of diagnosing domestic violence in Gmina Skawina, and discusses selected research results and conclusions from empirical analyses.
Artificial humic substances as sustainable carriers for manganese: Development of a novel bio-based microfertilizer
Authors: Volikov Alexander , Schneider Helen , Tarakina Nadezda V. , Marzban Nader , Antonietti Markus , Filonenko Svitlana
Published: March 2024

This study presents a new strategy for the production of sustainable manganese fertilizer based on artificial humic substances (AHS). AHS with different manganese concentrations (0‒20%) were synthesized from poplar bark under alkaline conditions via hydrothermal treatment. For the 20% manganese formulation, the interaction of manganese with AHS resulted in reduced solubility (from 25.2% to 12.3% organic carbon) and average molecular weight of humic acids (from 11.6 to 3.9 KDa), indicating preferential binding of the high-molecular-weight fraction. The formulation with 5% of manganese achieved optimal manganese loading without compromising the AHS solubility (19.4%). Structural analyses showed only minor changes in AHS in the presence of manganese, indicating that the main structural fragments of the AHS were preserved. Structural, morphological, and spectroscopic characterizations confirmed the formation of amorphous manganese complexes within the AHS matrix, primarily in the plant-available Mn(II) oxidation state. Plant bioassays showed increased manganese uptake with the application of AHS containing 5% Mn compared to MnCl2 alone (64 mg/kg vs. 40 mg/kg in dry cucumber biomass). Interestingly, unmodified AHS at higher concentrations (50 mg/L) further enhanced manganese (67 mg/kg) and iron (up to 209 mg/kg) uptake, highlighting the potential role of AHS in facilitating metal transport.
Лингвистическая сказка как средство формирования любви к родному языку у младших школьников
Authors: Антохина В.А. , Голенева А.А. , Гришина А.Ю.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассматриваются возможности лингвистической сказки как средства воспитания любви к родному языку у обучающихся начальных классов. Для обсуждения представлена самостоятельно разработанная и апробированная в реальной школьной практике во внеурочной деятельности лингвистическая сказка «А ларчик просто открывался», прямо нацеленная на пробуждение интереса и любви к родному языку у младших школьников.
Воспитание любви и интереса к родному языку у младших школьников при проведении внеклассного мероприятия «Путешествие в страну Морфемос»
Authors: Антохина В.А. , Насырова К.Д. , Овсянкина Е.А.
Published: March 2024

В статье обосновывается актуальность проблемы воспитания любви и интереса к родному языку при организации внеурочной деятельности младших школьников на материале предметного содержания в соответствии с требованиями ФГОС НОО. Показывается потенциал лингвистической сказки в воспитании любви к русскому языку во взаимосвязи с активизацией познавательной деятельности обучающихся; определяется еѐ место на уроках русского языка и во внеурочной деятельности. Для обсуждения представлен сценарий внеклассного мероприятия «Путешествие в страну Морфемос».
Химический эксперимент и его роль в формировании основных химических понятий у учащихся
Authors: Анчукова С.Н. , Моргачева Н.В.
Published: March 2024

Важная роль в обучение химии отводится формированию основных химических понятий. Особое значение в этом процессе играет химический эксперимент, поскольку он не только обладает наглядностью, но и служит для связи теории с практикой. В работе мы рассмотрели роль химического эксперимента при формировании химических понятий у обучающихся.
Актуальные проблемы экологической безопасности в Калужской области и пути их разрешения в совместной работе с младшими школьниками
Authors: Будаева М.А. , Ворсобина Н.В. , Хрущева Е.А.
Published: March 2024

В данной статье рассматривается проблемы, которые стали причиной подрыва экологической безопасности и ухудшения состояния окружающей среды Калуги и прилежащих районов Калужской области, а также пути их разрешения в совместной деятельности с детьми младшего школьного возраста. Актуальность рассматриваемой темы обусловлена тем, что воздействие человека на окружающую среду имеет необратимые последствия, которые из года в год усугубляются.
Формирование культуры здорового образа жизни младших школьников на уроках окружающего мира
Authors: Будаева М.А. , Ворсобина Н.В. , Хрущева Е.А.
Published: March 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются возможности здоровьесберегающей технологии, применяемой на уроках окружающего мира в начальной школе с целью формирования культуры здорового образа жизни. В меняющейся системы образования важно уделить особое внимание здоровью подрастающего поколения, а это означает то, что учителям необходимо уделять как можно больше времени тому, чтобы дети осознали ценность ведения здорового образа жизни.
Regarding the Impact of the Russian Far East Special Economic Zone on the Development of Northeast China and the Russian Far East
Authors: Yu X.
Published: March 2024

The paper studies how the RFE Special Economic Zone (SEZ), established in 2005, affects the development of Northeast China (NEC) and the Russian Far East (RFE). The paper uses data and interviews to analyze the trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, and environment aspects of the SEZ. The paper shows that the SEZ has positive impacts on the economic and social ties between NEC and RFE, but also faces some challenges and risks. The paper suggests more coordination and cooperation among the relevant actors to ensure the SEZ‘s sustainability and inclusiveness.
Современные гендерные отношения: проблемы и перспективы
Authors: Новикова Г.А.
Published: March 2024

Гендерные отношения являются важным аспектом социокультурной динамики в современном обществе. С течением времени гендерные роли и стереотипы стали меняться, что привело к изменениям в гендерных отношениях. В данной научной статье мы рассмотрим современные гендерные отношения, их проблемы и перспективы.
Актуальные проблемы связанные с правоприменением трудового стажа в Российской Федерации
Authors: Нестерова Н.В. , Свистельникова К.В.
Published: March 2024

Статья исследует современные проблемы, связанные с применением правил по трудовому стажу в России, с особым вниманием к ограничениям использования свидетельских показаний. Авторы предлагают варианты решения этих проблем, направленные на повышение эффективности системы учета и точности данных о трудовой деятельности граждан.
Роль Петра Первого в становлении Российской науки
Authors: Салдаева Д.С.
Published: March 2024

Роль Петра Первого в истории России невозможно переоценить. Он провел масштабные реформы, которые изменили политическую, социальную и экономическую сферы страны. Одной из областей, на которые оказал огромное влияние Петр I, была наука. Благодаря его решительным действиям Россия начала активно развиваться в этой сфере и занимать достойное место на мировой научной арене.
Дореволюционная историография фаворитизма в России в период правления Екатерины II
Authors: Синекопова И.В.
Published: March 2024

Историческая наука всегда привлекала внимание исследователей к различным аспектам политической жизни страны. В этом контексте особый интерес вызывает дореволюционная историография фаворитизма в России, особенно в период правления Екатерины II. Фаворитизм, как система управления государством через близких советников или любовников монарха, оказал значительное влияние на политическую картину того времени.
Структурные особенности английского газетного стиля
Authors: Алишери М. , Бобоева З.Х.
Published: March 2024

Статья раскрывает особенности структуры английского газетного стиля, а также способы организации информации в печатных изданиях. Газетные статьи представляют собой разновидность публицистического стиля. Поэтому, черты, характерные для публицистического стиля, должны найти отражение в языке газетных статей.
Готовность молодых специалистов к работе в инклюзивном образовании
Authors: Веретенникова Ю.Д. , Никифорова Е.С.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема внедрения инклюзивного образования в общеобразовательные организации. Описывается проведенное исследование готовности молодых специалистов к работе в инклюзивном образовании. Также, представлены результаты исследования и их анализ.
Linguistic features of professional communication of traffic police officers
Authors: Martynova N.A.
Published: March 2024

Police officers use professional vocabulary, which is characterized by some features characteristic of the field of activity in question. The study of the features of non-conflict communication will allow the specialist to use the terminology base in accordance with the profile of his professional activity.
Особенности и тенденции развития туризма на особо охраняемых природных территориях на примере Ошской области Кыргызстана
Authors: Жолдубаева С.Т.
Published: March 2024

Статья посвящена исследованию особенностей и тенденций развития туризма на особо охраняемых природных территориях на примере Ошской области Кыргызстана. В работе рассмотрены основные проблемы и перспективы развития туризма в регионе, а также предложены меры по улучшению инфраструктуры и привлечению туристов.
Валеологическое воспитание младших школьников во внеурочной деятельности
Authors: Ворсобина Н.В. , Габдулина И.О. , Ефремцева П.В.
Published: March 2024

Воспитание здорового ребенка является важнейшей социально-педагогической задачей, стоящей перед системой образования нашей страны. В статье рассматривается возможность формирования валеологического воспитания младших школьников. Продемонстрировано как можно провести воспитательное мероприятие, посвященное здоровому образу жизни, как организовать групповую работу детей.
Статистическое изучение динамики потребления и производства электроэнергии в Республике Татарстан
Authors: Богданова М.С. , Шаяхметов Р.Р. , Филимонова Т.К.
Published: March 2024

В рамках данного исследования проведен статистический анализ динамики потребления и производства электроэнергии в республике Татарстан. Исследование основано на анализе динамических рядов данных о потреблении и производстве электроэнергии, собранных за 10 лет, а именно за 2012-2022 года. Анализ проведен с целью выявления основных тенденций в изменении потребления и производства электроэнергии и оценки устойчивости системы электроснабжения.
История создания банковской системы
Authors: Выдолоб Д.Е.
Published: March 2024

Статья рассматривает эволюцию банковской системы от ее первых шагов до современности. Автор проводит анализ ключевых этапов формирования банковской индустрии, начиная с появления первых банков в Древнем мире и заканчивая современными финансовыми институтами. В статье подчеркивается роль банков в различных исторических контекстах, таких как периоды ренессанса, индустриальной революции и глобализации. Особое внимание уделяется ключевым фигурам, событиям и инновациям, которые сформировали современную банковскую систему. Статья предоставляет читателям полное представление о том, как банковская система развивалась на протяжении времени и какие факторы оказывали влияние на ее структуру и функции.
История создания страховой системы
Authors: Выдолоб Д.Е.
Published: March 2024

Данная статья предлагает обзор эволюции истории страховой системы, начиная с древности и заканчивая современным периодом. Рассматриваются ключевые этапы формирования страхового дела, включая древние общины, где соседи взаимно делили ответственность за убытки, и появление первых коммерческих страховых практик. Автор поднимает вопросы инноваций в сфере страхования, влияния крупных исторических событий на развитие отрасли, а также роли современных страховых компаний в обеспечении финансовой стабильности и защиты от рисков. Исследование призвано предоставить читателям обширное представление о том, как страховая система эволюционировала с течением времени и как она стала неотъемлемой частью современной экономической жизни.
ОСАГО. Интересы и риски стейкходеров
Authors: Выдолоб Д.Е.
Published: March 2024

Статья рассматривает три ключевых стейкхолдера рынка страхования гражданской ответственности владельцев транспортных средств (ОСАГО): страхователя, страховщика и регулятора (государство). Для каждого стейкхолдера анализируются интересы и риски. Страхователь стремится к низкой стоимости полиса, оперативному ремонту, и максимальному возмещению ущерба, но сталкивается с рисками заниженного возмещения и мошенничества. Страховщик стремится увеличить стоимость полисов, расширить клиентскую базу и создать положительный имидж, но сталкивается с риском снижения спроса и мошенничества. Регулятор (государство) должен обеспечивать соблюдение законодательства и регулировать конфликты, но сталкивается с проблемами мошенничества и недовольства участников рынка.
Data-Driven HR: Инновационные подходы в управлении человеческими ресурсами
Authors: Газизова Т.Р.
Published: March 2024

Дефицит кадровых ресурсов и постоянно меняющиеся требования рынка труда ставят перед современными организациями сложные задачи в области управления человеческими ресурсами (HR). В этой статье рассматриваются инновационные подходы в области HR, которые основаны на использовании данных и аналитики, известные как Data-Driven HR. Мы представляем два кейса, основанных на опыте компании Mail.ru Group, которые иллюстрируют успешное применение Data-Driven HR: таргетированную рекламу в процессе найма и психометрическое моделирование.
Оценка эффективности работы организации на основе анализа рентабельности основных показателей
Authors: Гарифуллин Р.Ф. , Миннибаев А.И. , Дыганова Р.Р.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассматривается понятие рентабельности и его взаимосвязи с понятиями прибыли и выручки, а также основных показателей работы организации на примере АО «Торговый Дом ―Перекресток‖». Проанализированы показатели рентабельности по чистой прибыли и по прибыли от продаж за период с 2020 по 2022 годы.
Формирование экологических представлений и понятий на уроках окружающего мира у младших школьников
Authors: Ворсобина Н.В. , Марченко А.И. , Щербачева К.А.
Published: March 2024

В данной статье рассматривается актуальная проблема формирования экологических представлений у обучающихся начальных классов в процессе учебной деятельности на уроках окружающего мира. В основе исследования лежит идея о том, что игры могут оказать значительное влияние на эффективность формирования экологических представлений у детей. Также представлены примеры игр, которые могут быть использованы на уроках окружающего мира для формирования экологических представлений
Девальвация и ревальвация национальной валюты
Authors: Дыбля К.В. , Образцова О.А.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассмотрены важные экономические явления, такие как девальвация и ревальвация национальной валюты, представлены причины их возникновения. Проанализирована ситуация, связанная с данными экономическими явлениями на настоящий момент. Выявлено значение девальвации и ревальвации для экономики страны.
Личные качества предпринимателя, необходимые в бизнесе
Authors: Ерошкина П.А. , Кузяшев А.Н.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассматривается важность личных качеств предпринимателя в тактике ведения бизнеса. Выявлены ключевые качества, которые способствуют успешному созданию и развитию фирмы. Авторы раскрывают сущность предпринимателя и приводят характеристики индивидуальных особенностей предпринимателей. Материал подготовлен c использованием теоретических (анализ) и эмпирических (наблюдение и сравнение) методов исследования.
Рынок ценных бумаг: исторический аспект и современные тенденции развития
Authors: Зиновьева Е.И.
Published: March 2024

В данной статье рассматривается историческая эволюция и будущие императивы российского рынка ценных бумаг, прослеживается его развитие с XVIII века до настоящего времени. Выделяя ключевые исторические эпохи и современную динамику, исследование подчеркивает адаптивность и устойчивость рынка, а также необходимость разработки перспективных стратегий в условиях быстро меняющегося глобального финансового ландшафта.
Рыночная инфраструктура неотъемлемая часть рыночной экономики
Authors: Зиятдинова А.Р. , Хабибуллина И.И. , Салихова Р.Р.
Published: March 2024

Рыночная инфраструктура, такая как биржи, клиринговые палаты и платежные системы, необходима для обеспечения бесперебойного функционирования рыночной экономики, обеспечивая эффективную торговлю, клиринг и расчеты по финансовым инструментам и сделкам.