bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research Insights: How Do Overconfidence and Other Behavioral Biases Affect Gun Ownership and Safety?
Authors: Cafferata Fernando Gabriel , Domínguez Patricio , Scartascini Carlos
Published: June 2024

This is a correlation between overconfidence and high levels of gun acceptance and carrying. Attitudes towards firearms differ across cultures and regions. Personal behavioral biases like overconfidence can have significant implications for public safety and policy.
Studying electrical activity of the brain within the concept of coordination of rhythmic processes
Authors:   Saratov State University, Pavlov Aleksej
Published: June 2024

Purpose of this work is to study the effects of one-day sleep deprivation using the concept of coordination between brain rhythms as a complex network. The research method is the cross-correlation analysis of non-stationary processes, which is an extension of fluctuation analysis to the case of two signals. Recordings of electrocorticograms of mice in two states are considered: before and after sleep deprivation. As a result of the studies carried out, differences have been established between functional states, the diagnosis and quantitative description of which can be carried out using local scaling exponent. Conclusion. Additional possibilities for analyzing the complex dynamics of electrical activity of the brain within the framework of the concept of rhythm coordination are illustrated.
The Effect of Total Antioxidant Capacity on Periodontal Diseases among Ionizing Radiation Workers
Authors: Waleed Khalid Shams , Taha Mohammed Ahlam
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of total antioxidant capacity on periodontal diseases among ionizing radiation workers. The relationship between oxidative stress and periodontal health in this specific occupational group was assessed to gain insights into potential antioxidant supplementation needs and strategies to promote periodontal well-being.
Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted among ionizing radiation workers (CT scan section) and control group participants. Salivary samples were collected from both groups, and total antioxidant capacity was measured using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) kit. Clinical periodontal parameters were also assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using T-tests to compare the results between the groups.
Results: The study group showed a significantly lower total antioxidant capacity (2.534) compared to the control group (3.806) (p = 0.022). Significant differences were observed in plaque index, probing pocket depth, and clinical attachment loss between the groups. These findings suggest a potential association between radiation exposure, decreased antioxidant capacity, and periodontal tissue damage.
Conclusion: Radiographic workers exposed to ionizing radiation had lower antioxidant capacity and higher rates of periodontal diseases. Maintaining adequate antioxidants is crucial for protecting periodontal tissues. Further research should investigate mechanisms and exposure variations.
Evaluation and Characterization of some Properties of Glass Ionomer Cement Reinforced by Novel Boron Nitride Nanoplatelets
Authors: A. AlNamel Hasanein , M. AlBadr Rafid , Abdul Razzaq Farah
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study characterized and incorporated a novel Boron Nitride Nanoplatelet (BNNP) into conventional cement known as Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) with changed ratios (range from 1%, 3%, 5%, and 7%wt) Subsequently.
Materials and Methods: The study examined the impact of adding BNNP on the mechanical characteristics of GIC, including its Flexural Strength (FS), Diametral Tensile Strength (DTS), water sorption/solubility, and setting times. The BNNP was characterized using Physio-Chemical Characterization, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) testing, and density was also measured. In addition to showing considerably greater DTS (16.34± 1.26MPa) and FS (24.037 ± 0.816 MPa), the results showed that 3% wt. BNNP-modified GIC specimens decreased in water sorption/solubility 19.358±2.40 and 2.979±0.65 µg/mm3, respectively, compared with traditional GIC.
Results: In this work, a novel BNNP containing GIC was created, resulting in a 15% reduction in water sorption. When compared to commercial GIC, the demonstrated GIC can quadruple the DTS and FS.
Conclusion: For water-based cement types, the glass-ionomer formulations including BNNP exhibit equivalent and acceptable working qualities.
Efficacy of a Persian-Based Method of Needling on Clinical Symptoms of Patients with COVID-19: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Ostovar Mohadeseh , Parvizi Mohammad Mahdi , Atarzadeh Fatemeh , Yaghoubi Shoeleh , Jaladat Amir Mohammad , Hashempur Mohammad Hashem
Published: June 2024

COVID-19 is a pandemic viral infection that has become a challenge for health systems worldwide having no definite antiviral treatment yet. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a Persian-based method of needling (Ghamz with needle) on the clinical symptoms of COVID-19 patients as a pilot study. We conducted a single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial involving hospitalized adult patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) by rRT-PCR method using a nasal swab. Nineteen patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated to receive Ghamz with needle in the intervention group and sham treatment group. The procedure was performed in six points (three bilateral), based on traditional Persian medicine (TPM) texts, compatible with LU5, LU7, and SP6 Chinese points with a duration of 20 minutes, every day, till the patients were discharged from the hospital. The clinical symptoms, laboratory data, and radiological findings were evaluated before and after the interventions in both groups. The results revealed that after comparing the values of the change in the study parameters, despite the significant improvement in the dyspnea (p=0.037) and O2 saturation (p=0.044) of the Ghamz group, no statistically significant difference was observed between Ghamz and sham groups using a visual analog scale (dyspnea: MD: -3.66, 95% CI: -6.49 to 0.84 vs MD: -2.20, 95% CI: -4.60 to 0.20, p= 0.217; O2 saturation: (MD: 2.61, 95% CI: -1.97 to 14.02 vs MD:4.50, 95% CI: -0.49 to 9.49, p=0.163). The radiological findings showed a better improvement in the intervention group than in the sham treatment group. In conclusion, Ghamz with needle in the mentioned points was not effective significantly in relieve the symptoms of the patients with COVID-19. However, further studies with larger samples are recommended.
Effects of the Polyherbal Wattana Formula on Food Intake, Intestinal Transit, and Ileum Contraction in Wistar Rats
Authors: Tripatara Pinpat , Chotitham Pruksa , Paraput Tassanee , Akarasereenont Pravit
Published: June 2024

The polyherbal Wattana formula (WNF) has been used in traditional practice for over 30 years to promote health and prevent age-related issues. However, no scientific evidence supports its efficacy, including its impact on the gastrointestinal system in older individuals. This study examined the effects of WNF on intestinal transit, body weight, and food intake in Wistar rats that received oral WNF at doses of 100, 300, or 1000 mg/kg for 14 days. Following treatment, the small intestine was isolated, and intestinal transit was assessed via charcoal meal travel distance. Compared to the vehicle, 1000 mg/kg WNF significantly reduced intestinal transit in the charcoal meal test and decreased body weight. Additionally, 600 µg/mL WNF extract impeded acetylcholine-induced ileum smooth muscle contraction ex vivo. WNF at all doses demonstrated no effects on food intake. Our findings suggest that WNF may have potential antidiarrheal effects and benefits in weight management and abdominal spasm reduction.
The Effect of HCL Concentration on Gelatin Yield, Moisture, and ASH Content from Rabbit’s (Lepus Nigri Collis) Skin
Authors: Gumilar Jajang , Himina Ashafa Maida , Suryaningsih Lilis
Published: June 2024

Rabbits are slaughtered to get meat, while local rabbit skins are not used because the quality of the skin is poor, therefore local rabbit skins become waste. Rabbit skin contains collagen which is a potential source of gelatin.  Gelatin can be obtained from the denaturation of collagen in rabbit skin.  HCl is a strong acid with many hydrogen ions so it can hydrolyze collagen fibers into gelatin.  This research aimed to examine the influence of HCl concentrations on yield,  moisture content, and ash content in gelatin from rabbit skin. This study uses an experimental method with a Completely Randomized Design followed by Tukey’s test.  There were five concentrations of HCl (T1=1%, T2=2%, T3=3%, T4=4% and T5=5%) with three replications.  Statistical analysis showed that HCl treatment had a significant effect (P <0,05) on yield, water content, and ash content in rabbit skin gelatin.  The best gelatin in the treatment is 1% HCl which produces gelatin with 3,02% yield, 14,10% moisture content, and 1,32% ash content
PARTICIPATION OF COLLECTIVE FARMS IN THE RUSSIAN AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX: HISTORY AND THE CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Legal Disciplines of the Volgograd Institute of Management, Usanova Viktoria A. , Kayl Yanina Ya. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Legal Disciplines of the Volgograd Institute of Management
Published: June 2024

The article considers the agricultural co-operative as a historically established form of collective farming in the agro-industrial complex of Russia. Attention is paid to different forms of agricultural activity. Legislative regulation of collective farms’ activity is studied. The authors have analysed and summarised the practice of courts of general jurisdiction regarding issues related to disputes over the rights to land plots as part of the shares of their members. The analysis of law enforcement practice shows that the protection of property rights depends on the correct substantive legal qualification of relations and, accordingly, the formulation of claims. Statistical data were used to cover the topic of the study. The study contains proposals to amend the current legislation in order to resolve the controversial issues raised by the authors.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE ROLE OF BANKS IN THE CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE GIG ECONOMY
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Theory of Law and State Legal Disciplines of the Volgograd Institute of Management - a branch of the RANEPA, Mironova Svetlana M , Ponomareva Karina A ,   Leading Researcher at the Tax Policy Center of the Financial Research Institute under the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation
Published: June 2024

The role of banks in the gig economy in Russia and foreign countries is considered in the article. It is noted that the growth of the number of people employed in the gig economy indicates the need for legal regulation of both the status of such workers and their interaction with other market participants, including banks, which act as intermediaries between the employee (contractor), on the one hand, and his consumers and customers, on the other. The importance of legalizing the legal status of self-employed persons is noted, due to the public interests of the state, as well as the fact that their legal status is regulated in different ways in different countries. In the context of the development of the gig economy, banks offer gig workers and freelancers new banking and related services using financial technologies, which predetermines the development of banking ecosystems as a whole.
Property Consequences of Marriage Termination in View of Gender Reassignment by One of the Spouses
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Notaries, Family and Housing Law of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Chashkova Svetlana Yu.
Published: June 2024

This article is devoted to the analysis of the provisions of the current legislation regulating the property relations of spouses in the event of termination of marriage due to changes in the record of the civil status act on gender change by one of the spouses. The emergence of a new basis for the termination of marriage, while maintaining the legal personality of both former spouses and the property rights and obligations between them that arose before the termination of the marriage, requires its understanding as a legal fact that affects the family and legal property status of these persons.
On the Legal Status of Tenants of Residential Premises Located in Former Departmental Dormitories
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal and Legal Disciplines of the Irkutsk Law Institute (Branch) of the University of Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation, PhD (Law), Senotrusova Evgenia M.
Published: June 2024

The article analyzes changes in housing legislation regarding the regulation of the legal status of tenants of residential premises in former departmental dormitories, in violation of the law transferred to private ownership of organizations. The position is expressed on the arbitrary differentiation of citizens living in such dormitories into two categories, depending on the legality of the actions of state and municipal enterprises and institutions. The necessity of recognizing the right of employers to apply to the court with a demand for recognition of ownership of occupied residential premises during the pre-trial period established for its implementation is substantiated.
Oral and Electronic Forms of a State Contract for Performance of Contractual Works for the Needs of the System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Authors:   Junior Scientific Assistant of the Postgraduate Military Course of the Saint Petersburg University of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation, Abdullaev Rustam R.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the conflict of laws provisions of the Russian legislation regulating the form of a state contract for the performance of contractual works for the needs of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs system. In the course of the analysis the author comes to the conclusion that, in general, the oral form of the transaction is inapplicable to the said state contract, but only can be an exception in connection with certain life circumstances (legal facts) established in regulatory legal acts. At the same time, the use of the electronic form of the state contract in modern times prevails over the written and oral forms of transactions. The development of social relations in the field of digitalization is the main determinant factor in the allocation and legislative consolidation of the third form of transactions — electronic, which has its own specific and unique characteristics.
Types of Income-Generating Activities of Non-Profit Institutions
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Entrepreneurial, Labor and Corporate Law of the Law Faculty of M.M. Speransky of the Institute of Law and National Security of the Russian Presidential Academy, Selyunin Pavel S.
Published: June 2024

The article is dedicated to the study of income-generating activities of non-profit institutions (hereinafter referred to as NPIs). The author analyzes the existing legal regulation of the opportunity to carry out income-generating activities by NPIs. The article reviews conditions under which such activities are allowed and discusses limitations related to the conformance to the goals declared by such institutions. The author offers a comprehensive survey of practical and legal aspects of income-generating activities of NPIs to ensure deeper understanding of problems associated with such activities.
Preservation of Cultural Heritage. Creation of a Project Aimed at the Development of Patriotic Qualities of the Younger Generation
Authors:   Senior Lecturer of the Central Russian Humanitarian and Technological Institute, Zakharov Vyacheslav A.
Published: June 2024

This article presents the developed passports of projects aimed at patriotic education of primary school students. The use of the proposed projects by primary school teachers will allow achieving the educational goal aimed at forming the qualities of a patriot among younger schoolchildren.
Animal Experiments and Laboratory Safety within the Scope of Occupational Health and Biosafety
Authors: Uçak Münir
Published: June 2024

Occupational health and biosecurity terms include scientific approaches regarding ethical values, reliable methods, and a series of precautions to be taken against risks and hazards for employees and the living material being studied. Research and development activities carried out within the scope of biotechnology involve many risks under laboratory conditions, which are their own physical area. Many precautions and practices have been defined to analyze these risks and take precautions before they occur, and laboratory guides have been created in line with these definitions. During studies carried out with experimental animals under laboratory conditions, safe working rules may be violated due to physical conditions, equipment and materials, treatments applied to the subjects, negligence, or faulty practices caused by the researcher or expert. Biosafety in animal experiments consists of a set of ethical conditions and practices declared in the guidelines of specialized laboratories at their own level, protecting employees, subjects, and life outside the laboratory. In this review, possible risks and dangers that may arise at different biosafety levels and the precautions and practices that can be taken against them are evaluated. In this way, it was aimed to contribute to the development of laboratory and biosafety criteria in animal experiments.
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala) Leaf Powder as Feed Additive on Growth Performance and Haemato-biochemical Parameters of Broilers
Authors: Chaudhary S. , Shende K.A. , Kumari Mamta , Meel M.S. , Joshi M. , Waiz H.
Published: June 2024

Background: Tejpatta leaves are well known for their use as spice in food for taste and aromatic purposes. It is mainly used for flavoring food and widely used in pharmaceutical preparation because of its hypoglycemic, stimulant, carminative, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-ulcer and antimicrobial properties. Keeping the aforementioned properties in view, the present study was to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation of Tejpatta leaf powder on growth performance and haemato-biochemical parameters of broilers for boosting poultry industry production. Methods: Two hundred and twenty five day-old chicks were randomly assigned into five dietary treatment groups (T1-T5) using CRD, each consisting of 45 chicks with roughly equal average body weights. Each group of 45 chicks was subdivided into three replicates (R1, R2 and R3) having 15 chicks per replicate. The T1 group fed basal diet only, while T2, T3, T4 and T5 groups were fed Tejpatta leaf powder @ 0.25%, 0.75%, 1.25% and 1.75%, respectively, along with basal diet. Result: Significant (P less than 0.01) effect on growth characteristics was noticed in broiler chicks due to dietary supplementation of Tejpatta leaf powder. Significantly (P less than 0.01) higher body weight, weekly body weight gain, average daily body weight gain and performance index was noticed in T4 group and lowest was observed in T1 group. Significantly (P less than 0.01) higher feed intake was observed in T5 group and lowest was in T1 group. Lowest feed conversion ratio was observed in T4 group and highest in T1 group. Non-significant effect on hemoglobin, packed cell volume, red blood corpuscle count, serum glucose, total protein and cholesterol and creatinine levels was observed in various treatment groups. It was concluded that supplementing broiler diet with Tejpatta leaf powder @ 1.25% could be beneficial for improving broiler chick growth performance and hemato-biochemical parameters while having no adverse effects on broiler chicks.
Quantitative Variables Analysis, Growth and Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) under Different Weed Management Practices
Authors: Ravi S. , Rangasami S.R. Shri , Ajaykumar R. , Sathiya K. , Rajanbabu V. , Kumar D. Ramesh , Sabarivasan R. , Infanta S. Christianal
Published: June 2024

Background: The Groundnut or Goober peas (Arachis hypogaea L.) hold a prominent position as one of India’s most crucial food and cash crops. One of the serious bottlenecks that limit the productivity of groundnut is the weed menace. Methods: A field experiment was conducted at Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Puducherry during 2021 to 2023 to investigate the effects of integrated weed management practices on groundnut cultivation. The experimental setup followed a randomized block design with nine treatments, each replicated three times. The treatments comprised a range of weed management practices, including the pre-emergence herbicide pendimethalin and post-emergence herbicides like imazethapyr and quizalofop-ethyl. These herbicides were administered either individually or in conjunction with hand weeding once. In addition, hand weedings twice at 20 and 40 DAS were tested with unweeded check. Result: The experiment results of the two years study revealed that the application of Pendimethalin 30% EC + Imazethapyr 2% EC with quizalofop - p- ethyl at 15-20 DAS has gave the maximum plant height (74.7 cm), dry matter production (57.9 g /plant), higher pod yield (3922 kg/ha), haulm yield (5919 kg/ha), highest net return (Rs. 91763 ha-1) and B: C ratio (2.75). The strong positive correlations are plant height (0.96 and 0.97), shelling % (0.98 and 0.99), no. of pods plant-1 (0.98 and 0.99), dry matter production (0.98 and 0.99) and weed control efficiency (0.85 and 0.88). These variables had a positive impact on groundnut yield.
Etapas de la historia de la enseñanza del español como segunda lengua en Costa Rica
Authors: Amador Solano María Gabriela
Published: June 2024

El siglo XXI nos compromete a mejorar la calidad de la formación del profesorado de Español como Lengua Extranjera (ELE), debido al aumento en la demanda de la enseñanza del español para extranjeros en el contexto de la globalización tecnológica. Este compromiso implica investigar sobre el panorama histórico que ha tenido la enseñanza del español como segunda lengua en Costa Rica, porque no había publicaciones al respecto. Se espera que esta sea un referente importante para la investigación en este campo de estudio en el país. La metodología empleada ha sido investigación evaluativa, la cual persigue el estudio sistemáticode problemas concretos en un contexto de cambio social. Los participantes fueron seleccionados por muestreo estratificado: educadores y coordinadores de los programas curriculares, para un total de 14 entrevistados. La información del panoramahistórico se obtuvo de las respuestas de los entrevistados y de la investigación bibliográfica minuciosa. De ahí surgió la propuesta de tres etapas importantes de la historia: Etapa 1 (década de 1880 en adelante): caracterizada por el orden religioso; Etapa 2 (década de 1940 en adelante): cuando se dio el impulso del desarrollo económico, social y cultural; y Etapa 3 (década de 1990 en adelante): la cual se asocia al turismo educacional. El registro de cada periodo refleja cómo se crearon y se fueron desarrollando los centros de enseñanza del español como segunda lengua.
Las canciones de poder en la obra de J.R.R. Tolkien
Authors: Celis Martha
Published: June 2024

Tolkien concede una importancia preponderante a la música y a las canciones en las novelas y narraciones que constituyen su obra. Dicha relevancia no solo se representa como un elemento más en la cultura y la sociedad del mundo “subcreado” por Tolkien, la Tierra Media, sino es más bien el motor de la creación misma del universo tolkieniano, el catalizador en nudos narrativos y en los momentos de mayor trascendencia para el desarrollo de la trama. En la obra de Tolkien, la música es un agente predominante en la evolución del héroe, así como en la dualidad creación-destrucción y en la consecuente sucesión de ciclos.
Praktik Pembagian Waris "Bagi Rusa" Perspektif Teori Keadilan Distributif Aristoteles
Authors: Rubbani Muhammad , Mahmudi Zaenul
Published: June 2024

Praktik pembagian waris “Bagi Rusa” di Desa Kemuja menuai perbedaan pendapat karena dianggap menggunakan praktik pemabagian waris yang blum ada legitimasi hukumnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana tinjauan teori keadilan distributif Aristoteles terkait pembagian waris bagi rusa. Penelitian ini bersifat yuridis empiris dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Data primer diperoleh dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari hasil wawancara dengan tokoh masyarakat dan juga masyarakat yang ada di Desa tersebut. Sedangkan data sekunder bersumber dari jurnal, buku, skripsi, dan karya ilmiah yang berkaitan dengan penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik bagi rusa merupakan praktik pembagian hewan buruan yang dikonversi ke dalam praktik pembagian waris. Praktik pembagian waris "Bagi Rusa" diterapkan berdasarkan persetujuan dan dibagi berdasarkan strata, dari anak pertama, anak kedua dan seterusnya. praktik pembagian waris model ini berdasarkan terori keadilan Aristoteles dinilai sudah memenuhi unsur-unsur keadilan yang ada. Beberapa unsur tersebut meliputi prinsip proporsionalitas, kesetaraan dan keseimbangan. Lebih dari itu, praktik pembagian waris bagi rusa dinilai tidak bertentangan dengan Kompilasi Hukum Islam pasal 183 yang memuat aturan perdamaian dalam pembagian waris.
Pengelolaan Wakaf Produktif Dalam Mendukung Ketahanan Keluarga di Masa Kedaruratan
Authors: Wahda Maziya Rahma , Ramadhita Ramadhita
Published: June 2024

Permasalahan ekonomi yang terjadi pada masa pandemi Covid-19 menjadi salah satu faktor penyebab perceraian di Indonesia. Sehingga ketidakstabilan ekonomi dalam keluarga menyebabkan terganggunya ketahanan dalam keluarga. Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan dalam mengatasi permasalahan ekonomi adalah melalui lembaga perekonomian islam berupa pengelolaan wakaf yang dikelola secara produktif. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan pengelolaan wakaf produktif di Lembaga Roumah Wakaf Surabaya perspektif Undang-Undang Nomor 41 Tahun 2004 tentang Wakaf. dan mendeskripsikan peran program wakaf produktif di Lembaga Roumah Wakaf dalam mendukung ketahanan keluarga di masa kedaruratan. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam jenis penelitian yuridis empiris dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Sumber data diperoleh dari informan nazhir wakaf, dan diperkuat dengan literatur yang relevan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan wakaf produktif mempunyai kontribusi dalam mendukung ketahanan keluarga pada aspek ekonomi dan memperkuat solidaritas masyarakat di masa kedaruratan.
The Impact of Online Learning Methods on Nursing Students' Motivation During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Method Study
Authors: Yıldız Emre Nihal , Mercan Annak İnci , Öztürk Keziban , Kalkan Nevra , Opak Yücel Burcu , Irmak Burçin , Bulut Hülya , Güler Sevil
Published: June 2024

Objective: Online learning methods and digital tools have become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigated the effect of online learning methods on nursing students' motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This study adopted an explanatory sequential mixed research design involving a quasi-experimental single-group posttest and a qualitative design. The research was conducted in the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year at the department of nursing of a state university in Ankara, Turkey. The sample consisted of 237 students taking the “Surgical Diseases Nursing” course and the sample of the qualitative stage consisted of 20 students. The research had three stages. In the first stage, participants engaged in online interactive activities (Kahoot, Mentimeter, etc.), discussed case videos, and prepared cases based on group counseling throughout the semester. In the second stage, they discussed the group cases and then filled out the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS) and the Achievement-Oriented Motivation Scale (AOMS). In the third stage, the researchers conducted three focus-group interviews to identify participants' experiences with online learning methods. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s correlation coefficient, while the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: Participants had a total mean IMMS and AOMS score of 94.83±15.79 and 142.39±18.80, respectively. The results showed that participants were highly motivated by online learning methods. The focus-group interviews revealed three themes: “learning process,” “learning method,” and “personal development/experience.
Conclusion: Nursing students are highly motivated by online learning methods. Most nursing students believe online learning methods make them more motivated and interested, classes more fun, and new knowledge more permanent. They also think that online learning methods facilitate learning. Therefore, universities should offer nursing students more online learning methods.
Implementasi Konservasi Tanah dan Air berbasis Eco-Habitat di Sekitar Tahura Nipa-Nipa Desa Waworaha Kabupaten Konawe
Authors: Indriyani Lies , Gandri La , Sudia La Baco , Kahirun Kahirun , Siwi La Ode , Teke Junartin , Hidayat Herlan , Lisdayani Mira , Risnawati Risnawati , Tiku Evi Indiriyani
Published: June 2024

Waworaha is one of the village areas in Soropia District, Konawe Regency, where most of the population lives around Tahura Nipa-Nipa and the coastal area. Land use arrangements and soil and water conservation techniques need to be carried out to minimize the impact of climate change, such as flooding, erosion and landslides and ensure the existence of Tahura Nipa-Nipa from anthropogenic damage due to excessive exploitation. The aim of this service is to provide education to the community in efforts to conserve land and water through integrating ecosystems as environmentally friendly and sustainable living spaces. The method used is an educational and participatory approach through socialization activities, distribution and planting of tree seedlings which are carried out jointly. The results of the service implementation that have been carried out are: 1) Identification of problems and coordination with the village government and community; 2) Socialization of the annual role in providing environmental services; 3) Socialization of the role of soil and water conservation in maintaining the sustainability of Taura's environmental services; 4) Providing economically valuable tree seedlings as a medium for soil and water conservation; 5) Joint tree planting action. All of these service activities were welcomed positively by the community of Waworaha Village and took an active role
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT IN INDONESIA
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indrawati Etty
Published: June 2024

Trademark as part of intellectual property rights is one of the most important elements in the business world. The number of trademark infringements that occurred in Indonesia from 2015 to 2023 shows an increasing trend. The purposes of this research are to explore and analyze the cause of trademark infringement and to investigate how efforts should be made to solve and reduce the number of trademark infringements in Indonesia. This research is normative legal research underpinned by interviews as well as through library research. Interviews were conducted with resource persons using interview guidelines. Then, data were analyzed using qualitative analysis. The result shows that the reason for trademark infringement is economic reasons. The offending party has bad intentions and assumes that the business whose trademark is to be imitated has good potential and person concerned can obtain a reasonable profit (good turnover potential) if using the same or similar trademark. The second is the party whose trademark is used by another party without rights needs to make a complaint about the trademark infringement because the infringement of intellectual property rights (including trademark infringement) is a complaint of violation that must be reported by the injured party to the law enforcer.
TOWARDS LOCATING THE NIGHT OF DECREE IN RAMADAN MONTHS WITH MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS
Authors:   Retired from the Central Bureau of Statistics in Sudan, Association of retired staff from the Central Bureau of Statistics – Sudan, Private Researcher, BSC in Mathematics & Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum-Sudan, and MA in Demography, the Graduate School, Georgetown University-USA, Abuelyamen Salih Hamza
Published: June 2024

The Night of Decree (NOD) is the night when Allah the Glorified and Almighty descended the Holy Quran in Ramadan month; and He (TGAA) weighed this night to be better than thousand months. Muslims used to fast in Ramadan to gain this bounty. However, the location of this night was not explicitly indicated; but according to some narrations from the Prophet Mohammed (BPUH), he said to seek it in some proposed periods and individual nights. The methodology of the research is based on findings from previous research by the author on the construction of the Hijri calendar. The basic information of the previous research was derived from a verse in the Holy Quran from which we hypothesized that each 309 Hijri years equals completely 300 Gregorian years. A standard figure was developed from this equality and accumulated for all months. The monthly accumulated figures were broken down into daily accumulated figures (DAFs) for all Ramadan months in 309 Hijri years, and the NOD was identified from these DAFs. We managed to find the locations of this night, which are not far from what came in the prophetical narrations; moreover we added more information in this respect.
HOW NON-CURRICULAR ARTS ARE USED TO STRENGTHEN THE SOCIAL STATUS OF ENGINEERS
Authors:   Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, P.O. box 344, Rabigh 21911, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, Algarni Dr. Mohammed
Published: June 2024

The paper discusses the concept of using non-curricular arts to strengthen the social status of engineers by expanding skillset and perception, building bridges, and connections. While there's no definitive answer of how non-curricular arts are used to strengthen the social status of engineers, the study presents some artistic ways of engagement that can impact engineers' social standing by demonstrating creativity and innovation, communication and storytelling, collaboration, and empathy. The study shows that the impact of non-curricular arts on engineers' social status depends on individual engagement, societal context, and how the artistic pursuit is perceived. While not a guaranteed formula, actively engaging in diverse artistic mediums can certainly contribute to a more well-rounded, respected, and connected image of engineers within society. Finally, the paper presents a comprehensive overview of how non-curricular arts can potentially influence the social status of engineers.
University Students’ Perceptions of a 30-Minute Break During Class: A Realistic Practice for Wellness?
Authors: Kell Shannon
Published: June 2024

This SoTL study aimed to discover how teacher education students engaged with a 30-minute unstructured break during a weekly three-hour lecture. Cognitive fatigue and resulting stress accumulation have negative effects on wellness. Education students can accumulate significant stress when studying and preparing. This, in turn, affects their career outlook and may affect teacher retention. Pausing a cognitively demanding task and taking a break can reverse the strain reaction and support sustainable, long-term wellness. However, taking an effective break is often difficult because it can be perceived as a waste of time and a loss of productivity. Research shows the opposite effect. If we educate higher education students about the benefits of taking effective breaks and then model this practice in class, can we promote an accessible and realistic stress management strategy? Can student teachers potentially take this strategy with them into their teaching careers and classrooms? Using pre- and post-surveys as well as “Weekly Break Logs” during class (N = 70), followed by a post-course focus group (n = 4), the study found that 100% of participants post-course valued the break. They spent it socializing or going for short walks and did not spend it on their devices. The majority felt refreshed and motivated to return to learning following the break. Focus group findings revealed the value of taking breaks, and participants were motivated to continue this practice in their professional lives.
Cultura e autogestão da vida
Authors: Souza Sandra Elisa Réquia , Trevisan Amarildo Luiz
Published: June 2024

RESUMO
A cultura dos dualismos incentiva e promove a desconexão de indivíduos com a sua autodeterminação e a autogestão da vida. Os lapsos da dissociação entre emoção e razão, inspirada pelo platonismo e pleiteada na modernidade, atinge patamares equivocados nos nossos dias, suscitando sofrimentos. A partir desse entendimento, propõem-se, neste estudo, algumas reflexões acerca da influência da cultura universitária em vigor na autogestão da vida e a participação dessa relação no sofrimento psíquico de docentes universitários. Para tanto, são utilizadas as investigações neurocientíficas de Antonio Damásio sobre os sentimentos de dor e de prazer como forças motivadoras da cultura e das reflexões de Baruch Espinosa (1632-1677) pelas surpreendentes antevisões relativas à teoria dos afetos que predizem os conhecimentos da neurociência dos séculos XX e XXI. Assim, foi empregada a hermenêutica afetiva para interpretar as narrativas de docentes, pois essa abordagem permite o diálogo como mediação intersubjetiva, possibilitando a compreensão do real na sua significação, ou seja, o sentido subjetivo que cada um confere ao que está acontecendo. O enfrentamento dos problemas é possível por meio da formação e desenvolvimento de professores para a autodeterminação e a autogestão da vida, o que exige a busca de um novo horizonte pedagógico que acolha e ampare outras perspectivas orientadoras da cultura. E isso em busca da sustentação de sentidos norteadores de novos saberes que incorporem demandas emocionais, visando a superar as dicotomias e ambiguidades preconizadas pelo paradigma da consciência.
Implementasi Strategic Philanthropy Big Hit Entertainment Melalui Kampanye 'Love Myself' BTS-Unicef Tahun 2017-2012
Authors: Alifia Ramadhanti Hendrina Nur , Purbantina Adiasri Putri
Published: June 2024

Big Hit Entertainment, agensi musik Korea Selatan yang menaungi BTS, telah berhasil menggabungkan filantropi strategis ke dalam praktik bisnis mereka melalui Kampanye BTS-UNICEF ‘Love Myself’ 2017-2022. Tujuan dari kampanye ini untuk menyebarkan pesan cinta diri untuk mencegah kekerasan pada anak muda dan merupakan kampanye sosial global yang dibuat oleh Big Hit Entertainment dan BTS dalam kemitraan dengan UNICEF. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif untuk menganalisis Kampanye ‘Love Myself’ dengan mengevaluasi tiga elemen penting dalam filantropi strategis: tujuan yang jelas berdasarkan bukti, pemantauan dan penilaian program, dan optimalisasi dampak sosial yang diharapkan. Kampanye ‘Love Myself’ yang dijalankan oleh Big Hit Entertainment dan BTS menunjukkan penerapan filantropi strategis yang berhasil bahwa kampanye ini tidak hanya mencapai target visi manajemen hiburan berkelanjutan tetapi juga memberikan dampak sosial signifikan melalui donasi dan inisiatif penggemar. Penyusunan strategi, kolaborasi, dan evaluasi yang efektif dari kampanye ini menjadi contoh yang menginspirasi dalam mengimplementasikan filantropi strategis yang memberi manfaat baik untuk perusahaan maupun masyarakat.
Análisis sobre las vivencias académicas en universitarios: revisión sistemática de QVA y QVA-r
Authors: Correa-Aranguren Iris Gladys
Published: June 2024

El estudio es una revisión sistemática de la literatura con el objetivo de analizar la investigación existente sobre el ajuste académico de estudiantes universitarios, centrándose en la aplicación de los instrumentos QVA y QVA-r. La revisión abarcó estudios publicados entre los años 1995 y 2023, se consultaron bases de datos como Scopus, Redalyc y SciELO. La metodología siguió el Protocolo PRISMA y resultó en la selección y análisis de 39 estudios. Los hallazgos mostraron una concentración significativa de investigaciones en Brasil (69.23%), seguido de Portugal (15.38%). La mayoría de los estudios se realizaron entre el 2015 y 2018 (30.77%). El número de autores varió, la mayoría involucrando a tres autores por publicación (33.33%). La revisión destacó la relación entre expectativas académicas y ajuste universitario, la importancia de la resiliencia en contextos desafiantes, el papel significativo de las actividades extracurriculares, y la conexión intrincada entre el estrés y el ajuste académico. A pesar de la riqueza de la literatura revisada, se observó una escasez de evidencia en estudios psicométricos del QVA y QVA-r, lo que destaca la necesidad de investigaciones futuras para profundizar en la validación y aplicación de estos instrumentos en diferentes contextos culturales y lingüísticos. Este estudio proporciona una visión integral de la investigación existente sobre el ajuste académico identificando temas clave y áreas de oportunidad para futuras investigaciones.
Pneumonia promotes pulmonary metastasis of HCC after transplantation via VEGF regulated PI3K/AKT/Cas-9 signaling and angiogenesis
Authors: Zhuang Runzhou , Lu Di , Zhuo Jianyong , Dong Siyi , Zheng Shusen , Wei Qiang , Xu Xiao
Published: June 2024

Aim: Pneumonia is the most frequent early postoperative complication in liver transplantation (LT) recipients. Inflammation may provide a favorable environment for tumor implantation, so we aimed to evaluate the impact of pneumonia on pulmonary metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and reveal its underlying mechanism.

Methods: A training cohort with 234 LT recipients were recorded and analyzed. Using the propensity-score method, we matched covariates between patients with and without pneumonia. A model for predicting pulmonary metastasis was built and validated in an independent validating cohort containing 179 subjects. A mouse model was built to mimic HCC pulmonary metastasis. The potential pathway was revealed by cytokine array analysis and validated in vitro .

Results: Pneumonia was an independent risk factor for pulmonary metastasis in liver transplant recipients. It promoted pulmonary metastasis in both the clinical setting and the mouse model. In vitro , LPS-stimulated VEGF secretion from macrophages in the lung significantly reduced cell apoptosis and activated PI3K/AKT/cas-9 signaling. Administration of VEGF receptor2 inhibitor Vatalanib could reduce metastasis and improve prognosis in pneumonia mice.

Conclusion: Pneumonia promotes HCC pulmonary metastasis by activating PI3K/AKT/Cas-9 signaling in HCC cells via macrophage-originated VEGF. Vatalanib might be efficient in reducing HCC pulmonary metastasis in liver transplant recipients with pneumonia.
The European joint programme on rare diseases: building the rare diseases research ecosystem
Authors: Mimouni Yanis , Halftermeyer Juliane , Petton Yanna , Adam Pauline , Moreau Clément , Rath Ana , Favresse Roseline , Tumiene Birute , Julkowska Daria
Published: June 2024

The European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases (EJP RD) represents a significant step forward in the rare diseases research ecosystem, integrating over 130 institutions from 35 countries. It focuses on streamlining the process from basic research to clinical application, fostering collaboration at an international scale, and emphasizing patient engagement. The initiative has funded numerous projects across various medical domains, developed the Rare Diseases Virtual Platform, and significantly impacted the rare disease landscape through training, project mentoring, and innovative methodology developments. Expanding beyond, EJP RD collaborates with various initiatives to optimize resource use and is evolving into the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance, aiming to accelerate diagnostics, develop innovative therapies, and assess the rare disease burden to inform policy decisions.
PECULIARITIES OF CREDIT BEHAVIOUR OF THE POPULATION DURING THE WAR
Authors: Кazmirova O.
Published: June 2024

This article focuses on the peculiarities of the credit behaviour of the population during the war. In times of instability, financial issues are particularly acute among the population, which in turn attracts the attention of researchers and the public to address this issue. In the article, the author focuses on the consequences of the impact of the military conflict on the life of the population, the level of optimism and stability of the economic situation, which generally affects the credit behaviour of the population. The features of the credit behaviour of the population in wartime are determined. In particular, credit behaviour is considered as one of the types of financial behaviour of the population aimed at temporary borrowing of external funds to meet personal needs. Credit behaviour in wartime depends on the financial stability of the population. The article shows the relationship between labour employment and credit behaviour of the population, as the number of jobs decreases and the number of job seekers increases. The author notes that declining incomes, unemployment and inflation lead to problems with loan repayment. Late repayment of loans has negative consequences for both credit service providers and borrowers. Indeed, in times of instability, the issue of compliance with previously assumed obligations becomes particularly acute. Economic instability, changes in exchange rates, socio-economic conditions, government policies and personal capabilities of each citizen, and asset impairment can pose a risk to borrowers and lenders. The article presents an analysis of credit behaviour during the war, which allows us to outline the prospects for economic modernisation of Ukraine and improve our understanding of this topic, since the development of practical approaches to understanding credit behaviour will contribute to the development of an effective policy of modernisation of Ukraine, generating new insights into the directions and pace of the dynamics of modernity in general.
GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY RESOURCES: RECONSIDERING SECURITY AT THE GLOBAL LEVEL
Authors: Sychova A.
Published: June 2024

The article analyses the impact of the russian-Ukrainian war on global energy markets as a trigger for rethinking the general context of energy security. Based on the latest scientific research, the author considers energy security issues' shifting from isolated aspects such as supply chain stability to an integrated geoeconomic approach. The article presents the factors that caused the national subjects' volatility regarding energy security depending on the energy market structure, relations between consumers and producers, supply and demand trends, technological changes, and readiness for potential energy supply crises or price shocks. The author's special attention is focused on the ties between energy resources and the military dimension, namely: 1) energy militarization as a cause of military actions; 2) energy resources as a secondary element of war; 3) energy profits as a source of financing armed conflicts. Against the background of increased strategic competition, most countries are leaning towards alternative spaces for developing joint political decisions, such as the friend-shoring concept, which signals a new form of protectionism for geopolitical reasons and the formation of potential chokepoints in supply chains. However, a transnational energy platform can catalyse the synergistic potential of allies, reduce security risks, and minimize supply disruptions due to political and economic influences. The success of a full-fledged launch of a transnational platform on energy security will depend on attractiveness strategies for "resourceful" but politically neutral countries; unification of production standards between participants; and the degree of reducing supply chain vulnerability relative to the participation costs.