bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research and Construction of Ideological and Political Education Resource Base of General English Curriculum in Higher Vocational Colleges
Authors: Wang Qiongyu
Published: June 2023

Through the investigation on textbooks of general English curriculum in Zhejiang Province and vocational colleges in Wenzhou City, this paper finds that there is a serious lack of ideological and political education resource especially excellent traditional Chinese culture in the textbooks, which is not conducive to the development of ideological and political education in the curriculum. By clarifying the ideas for the construction of ideological and political resource database of general English courses in higher vocational colleges, and by investigating the contents of general English textbooks used by many vocational colleges in Zhejiang Province, this paper sorts out the four main lines of ideological and political infiltration teaching, and integrates these elements with the contents of current general English courses in many vocational colleges in Zhejiang Province in scientific and clever ways, so as to conduct exploration and research. The result will be greatly improving the integration of both ideological-political elements and curriculum.
Mentalitás és vallás összekapcsolódásának aspektusai és lehetséges modelljei
Authors: Brandt Juliane
Published: June 2023

A cikk „vallás” és „mentalitás” egymáshoz való viszonyát viszgálja a „felekezeti mentalitás” fogalma esetében. Azon elmélkedik, mennyire alkalmas a fogalom egyes társadalmi jelenségek megjelölésére, illetve milyen tényezőket érdemes latba venni egy ilyen történetileg megfigyelhető konkrét felekezeti mentalitás magyarázatára. Erre a célra több lehetőséget fogalmaz, amit történeti példák esetében tekint át. Vajon a felekezeti mentalitás olyan mentalitás, amely a felekezeti hitvallásból, egy adott felekezet teológiai dogmatikai tételeiből következik? Ha igen, akkor ez a mentalitás vajon a hívek széles körében, tömegében is megvan és nemcsak a vallás tanult képviselőinek körében? Vagy pedig a felekezeti mentalitás az a mentalitás, amelyik éppen az adott felekezet híveinél, a felekezethez annak saját szabályai szerint tartozó tömegben felfedezhető? Szerző amellett érvel, hogy felekezeti mentalitásnak tanácsos tekinteni azt a mentalitást, ami egy felekezeten belül figyelhető meg. Leíró fogalomnak tekinti. Hátterében hordozói társadalmi pozíciója, (hajdani) rendi helyzete, gazdálkodási formák, iskolázottság, csoporttapasztalat, a nemzedéken túl továbbadott hagyományok szerepelnek. Ugyanabból az okból, ugyane hatások miatt, felekezeten belül számolni lehet rétegbeli (csoport‑)mentalitásokkal is.
Review of ways to improve the working efficiency of solar cells
Authors: Wang Yanru
Published: June 2023

Since the fossil energy is depleting day by day, the development of renewable energy is urgent. Solar energy is one of the most potential clean energy sources, and the efficiency of solar cells still has a lot of room to improve, which leads to their application scope not being wide. This paper aims to summarize the views of different scholars on ways to improve the efficiency of solar cells. Through experiments and numerical simulations, people try to overcome this problem, and they find that the material selection and surface treatment of solar cells can be optimized so that the efficiency of solar cells can be improved.
Evaluation of different types of alternative energy sources in China using hybrid methods
Authors: Cho Purich
Published: June 2023

In recent years, alternative energy sources(AES) including hydropower, wind power, nuclear energy, solar power, and biomass are becoming increasingly popular in China. Comprehensive evaluation of each AES is of vital importance for the further development of energy production and utilization. This study combines the Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) with Multi-Criteria Decision-Making(MCDM) methods and assesses AES in China comprehensively. The results show that hydropower is the best AES in China. However, the study cannot rank the rest of the AES because different evaluation criteria weights and different MCDM methods lead to different results for the AES ranking. By analyzing Chinas policies, the technical aspect should be considered first, following environmental factors, economic feasibility, and social sustainability. There are several limitations of evaluation methods and more studies need to be done.
A Study on the Significance of the Impact of Atmospheric and Water Management on Sustainable Development Strategies
Authors: Wang Siyuan
Published: June 2023

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), of which the availability of safe, sustainable and clean water and air is central to multiple goals, are achieved as a nation and a humanity together. The planned timing and pathways to achieve the SDGs are usually long-term and therefore likely to be mostly unaffected. In these newer times, it is important to understand the real priorities for clean water and air supplies, which have been highlighted globally and in India due to a variety of natural and human-influenced triggers. It is a rare opportunity for scientists to demonstrate to decision makers, through real-time examples, the effectiveness of potential climate change mitigation, water and air pollution strategies, and the importance of sustained investment in environmental causes and resulting benefits to ensure the health and development of our future generations. Based on the qulititive and quantitive method, we develop and use economic, legal, investigative, planning, informational, and institutional tools to promote socio-economic change and bring us closer to a world where sustainable development and ecological justice prevail.
Causes and Measures of Soil Erosion in Loess Plateau, China
Authors: Guo Xinli
Published: June 2023

Soil erosion is one of the key research topics in the world today, and it is a serious hazard to the natural environment and economic and social development. The researcher has found that soil erosion in China is regional, widespread and high-intensity. Of all the erosion areas, the Loess plateau is the most severe and the most representative. Therefore, this paper investigates the current situation of soil erosion in China and focuses on the erosion on the Loess Plateau, for its causes and remediation measures. Loess plateau has an inferior erosion-carrying capability, so the gully slopes and hilly areas of the Loess Plateau are prone to landslides and crumbling phenomena. Other erosion reasons include the fragmented high loess terrain with a lot of gorges and ravines, heavy rainfall, and low vegetation coverage. This study also proposes remediation measures by analyzing the different natural characteristics that cause soil erosion on the Loess Plateau. It is found that soil erosion control has a regional dimension and control measures should be closely related to the regional environment and the causes of soil erosion. Practice shows that the erosion control measures proposed in this paper greatly improve erosion in the Loess Plateau region, but the current state of soil erosion on the Loess plateau remains bleak.
Introduction to the environmental impact of engineering construction and measures to solve it
Authors: Xie Bin
Published: June 2023

Since economic development requires the support of infrastructure construction, in recent years, engineering construction has become a part of the strategic layout of most countries, such as water conservancy and bridges. However, the shortening of construction speed has a serious impact on people's normal production and life and the environment. With the improvement of environmental protection awareness, solving environmental problems during the construction of projects has gradually been put on the agenda, such as water pollution, air pollution, solid waste, etc. This paper analyzes the pollution caused by different engineering constructions through a review, and proposes corresponding solutions.
Analysis on the status of carbon utilization
Authors: Chen Yulin
Published: June 2023

Although a number of new types of clean energy are appearing gradually, it cannot be denied that fossil fuels are still the main source of energy at present, and they will remain their status in the following decades. As the most common product of fossil fuel combustion, abundant CO2 is produced and emitted into the atmosphere every year. Among them, only little is utilized. Others that stay in the atmosphere and can pass through the sun's short-wave radiation, and absorb the ground's long-wave radiation, so that the lower atmosphere can maintain a suitable temperature, this is the so-called "greenhouse effect". However, because of the excessive fossil fuel combustion, the content of CO2 in the atmosphere gets higher than the normal value, causing global warming. To solve this problem, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) has been considered one of the key technologies to combat global warming. This paper summarizes some alternative ways of carbon utilization. To be more specific, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), CO2 conversion and Supercritical CO2. The paper may provide a reference for those who first hear about CCUS.
Analysis of hydropower development in China
Authors: Yang Dongpeng
Published: June 2023

With the environmental destruction becoming more and more serious, all the countries on earth pool their minds to solve the environmental problems. The use of carbon is one of the most serious problems causing environmental pollution. The country's rapid development leads to excessive carbon emissions. To solve this problem, the country is researching and developing new energy sources. For China, water resources are part of the solution. If reasonable development and good use of water resources, can properly relieve the pressure brought by environmental pollution. This paper summarizes China's previous hydropower generation, and puts forward some suggestions in order to improve China's hydropower technology and reduce the damage to the environment.
Updated Blocking Techniques for Lower Extremity Medullary Nailing: Beyond the Concavity of Deformity
Authors: DeBaun Malcolm R. , Barei David P. , Ricci William M. , Campbell Sean T.
Published: June 2023

Modern blocking techniques are useful to achieve anatomic alignment and stable fixation during end-segment nailing. Whether with screws or drill bits, blocking implants can correct both angular and translational deformities. Understanding the biomechanics of blocking implants allows the surgeon to properly plan their placement based on principles rather than dogma. We use case examples to highlight updates in blocking techniques during acute surgical fixation and chronic deformity correction.
PENERAPAN PENDIDIKAN BERBASIS MULTIKULTURAL
Authors: Kumalasari Nimas , Ubab Ubabuddin
Published: June 2023

School is an educational institution that prepares students to become generations who have knowledge, insight or attitudes and actions in the life of the nation and state that pay attention to multiculturalism. The diversity of the Indonesian nation which has differences in culture, ethnicity, race, religion can be used as a synergistic source of strength in building the progress of the nation and state.This study uses qualitative research. This means that the data collected is not in the form of numbers, but the data comes from interview transcripts, field notes, personal documents, memo notes, and official documents.. The results of the research stated that in developing multicultural education in schools, several good strategies could be used in teaching and learning activities. Multicultural education is a progressive approach to transforming education which holistically provides criticism and points out weaknesses, failures and discrimination in the world of education. Multicultural education encourages schools to play a role in instilling awareness in a multicultural society and developing an attitude of tolerance and tolerance to realize needs and the ability to work together with all the differences that exist.
PENERAPAN METODE YANBU’A DALAM PENINGKATAN KEFASIHAN BACA AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Indana Nurul , Febrianti Anggita
Published: June 2023

Al-Qur'an learning today is still classical. Where in particular reading fluency and fluency is learning that is still classical in nature where learning is still centered on the teacher and students still do not play an active role in learning The success or failure of a lesson is determined by the learning method which is an integral part of the learning system. One of the methods used is the Yanbu'a method. This study aims to determine the application of the Yanbu'a method in fluency and fluency in reading the Koran. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The results of this study indicate that in the process of implementing the learning implementation or learning method of the Yanbu'a method at TPQ Al-Ihsan, Sanur Kaja Village, Denpasar, Bali, this is in accordance with the Yanbu'a book guide. Santri are able to read the Qur'an slowly, properly and correctly according to tajwid which is called tartil. Mastery of the science of recitation, in this case students are able to pronounce letters according to the correct pronunciation or better known as makhrojul letters and in accordance with the rules.
PENERAPAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER MELALUI STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN PAI DI SMK IHYAUL DUKUN GRESIK
Authors: Safiqo Tatik
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the application of character education through teaching strategies for Islamic religious education teachers, Supporting and Inhibiting Factors for the Implementation of Character Education Through Teaching Strategies for Islamic Religious Education Teachers at SMK Ihyaul Ulum Dukun Gresik. The two questions above were answered through a literature review. Various literature related to the research problem was collected and then selected and then presented along with the analysis. This type of research is a non-statistical qualitative research. Informant subjects in this study consisted of school principals and teachers. This study uses data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. To analyze the research data used qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of the research show: Implementation of character education must be in line with educational orientation. The pattern of learning is carried out by instilling certain moral values ??in children that are beneficial for their personal development as individual as well as social beings. Character education carried out at Ihyaul Ulum Vocational High School had actually been implemented before the character education discourse proclaimed by this nation emerged, since the establishment of Ihyaul Ulum Vocational School as a school that "breathes" Islam, of course in practice the learning has already implemented an ahklaq (character) education program in accordance with Islamic guidance itself. The supporting factors in the formation of students' religious character include: Habits or traditions that exist in Ihyaul Ulum Vocational School, namely habits in daily life, Student awareness is the most important and main thing of the supporting factors is student self-awareness that grows from students to always carry out actions commendable in his life, motivation and support from both parents, and also the community around the school who also support the learning process.
THE INFLUENCE OF LAL DED'S POETRY ON KASHMIRI CULTURE AND LITERATURE
Authors: Zubair Farooq  , Dr. Premchandar P
Published: June 2023

This research article delves into the profound influence of Lal Ded's poetry on Kashmiri culture and literature. Lal Ded, a renowned 14th-century Kashmiri poet and mystic, holds a significant place in the literary and spiritual traditions of the region. Her verses, known as vatsun, have not only enriched the Kashmiri literary landscape but also left an indelible mark on the cultural ethos of the Kashmiri people. This study aims to explore the multifaceted impact of Lal Ded's poetry by analyzing its role in shaping Kashmiri language, spirituality, social dynamics, and artistic expression. Drawing upon a range of scholarly works, literary analysis, and historical context, this article sheds light on the transformative power of Lal Ded's poetry and its enduring legacy in Kashmiri culture
THE REATIONSHIP OF MOMPRENEUR OPTIMISM AS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT THROUGH SUPPORT OF INNOVATION AND MARKET ORIENTATION
Authors: Aisyah  , Fivi Rahmatus Sofiyah
Published: June 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way of ife in work, schoo, sociaizing, and any activities carried out outside the housethat wi contact other peope.  Especiay with the impementation of partia ockdown, PSBB, work from home (WFH), stay at home, isoation, socia distancing, and even regiona quarantine.  Where a peope are advised not to do activities outside their house, incuding work.  The habit of working ike this wi have a positive impact. For exampe, if women experience a chaenging task, they will become more independent and robust.  Nowadays,married women can not ony act as housewives but aso have gender equaity to do business from their homes to support their needs.  Being a mompreneur has many advantages, one of which is the fexibe working hoursadapted to your family.  Mompreneurs can sti do househod chores that go hand in hand with running their business.This study aimed to anayze the effect of sef-efficacy and sef-esteem on mompreneur performance through market orientation and innovation orientation.  This study used accidenta samping with a tota sampe of 215 mompreneurs in the city of Medan.  The data anaysis method used partia east squares anaysis with SmartPS software.  The resuts showed that directy sef-efficacy, sef-esteem, market orientation, and innovation orientation had a positive and significant effect on mompreneur performance, and indirecty, it was known that sef-efficacy and sef-esteem had a positive and significant impact on mompreneur performance through market orientation and innovation orientation.
Prospective case–control study on prevalence of anxiety disorders in chronically transfused hemophilia patients of age group 8–15 years and their parents
Authors: Sharma Hanish , Sodhi Manmeet , Aggarwal Sandeep , Verma Richa
Published: June 2023

Background: Hemophilia is a hemoglobinopathy with significant impact on mental health of the patients as well as their families.

Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives are to assess the prevalence of anxiety disorders in chronically transfused hemophilia patients and their parents.

Materials and Methods: 100 dyads of hemophilia patients of age group 8–15 years who are on regular transfusion of clotting factors and their parents were compared with 100 age and sex-matched controls who are pediatric patients from the outpatient department or ward but not suffering from hemophilia or any other chronic disorder. Pre-validated Hamilton Anxiety Score was used to evaluate anxiety level among the participants.

Results: Participants suffering from hemophilia had anxiety prevalence of 32% while among the controls, anxiety prevalence of 16% was observed. Among parents of adolescents suffering from hemophilia, 45% showed anxiety as compared to 24% prevalence in the parents of control group. It was observed that anxiety was significantly more in elderly patients and in those patients who had lesser gap in transfusion of clotting factors.

Conclusion: Hemophilia patients as well as their parents are at risk of developing anxiety disorders more than the normal counterparts. Therefore, identification followed by treatment at earlier stages warrants better prognosis of the patient.
LOJİSTİK SEKTÖRÜNÜN REKABET GÜCÜ YÖNÜYLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ: ANTALYA SERBEST BÖLGE ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: TÜRKOĞLU Musa , DURAN Gülhan
Published: June 2023

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Lojistik sektörü tüm dünya da olduğu gibi Türkiye ekonomisinde de gelişmeler kat ederek, son yıllarda e- ticaretin de artması ile firmalar için rekabet edilebilirlik noktasında avantaj elde edilmesinde en önemli faktör konumuna yükselmektedir. Birçok sektör firmaları rekabet gücünü ortaya koymak ve mikro düzeyde gelişimini inceleyebilmek için araştırmacılarca Michael E. Porter’ın geliştirdiği Elmas/Karo Model’ini ele almakta ve kabul gören bir yaklaşım olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Çalışmanın temel amacı; Antalya Serbest Bölgesi’nde yer alan firmaların sahip olduğu lojistik altyapılarının firmaya sağladığı rekabet avantaj düzeyini belirlemektir. Çalışma kapsamında gerçekleştirilen saha araştırmasında anket yöntemi kullanılarak hazırlanan anket formu Antalya Serbest Bölgesi faaliyet gösteren 78 firmaya uygulanmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın temel bulgusu, rekabetçi avantaj bulunduğu ve aynı zamanda rekabet edilebilirlik noktasında yat firmalarının kümelenme derecelerinin yüksek olduğu belirtilebilir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Lojistik Sektörü, Rekabet Gücü, Porter Modeli
Jel Kod: M40, F10, L19
Preface: 2nd International Conference on Financial Market and Enterprises Management Engineering (FMEME 2023)
Authors: Coleridge Nydia , Zhang Baosan
Published: June 2023

2023 2nd International Conference on Financial Market and Enterprises Management Engineering (FMEME 2023) was held during 06-07 May, 2023 in Qingdao, China. This conference is an important forum for researchers to exchange information regarding advancements in the state of art and practice of financial market, economic policy, investment, corporate finance, consumer behavior, enterprises management engineering, and its application services, as well as to identify emerging research topics and define the future directions.

The conference program includes keynote presentations, workshops, invited speakers, and parallel presentation sessions. FMEME 2023 aims to increase collaboration between researchers from various universities and countries. FMEME 2023 had 4 invited speakers and 55 presenters. The time spent delivering the talks by each invited speaker was 25-30 minutes following by a question answer session for 20 minutes and 8-10 minutes for each contribution talk. Around 70 participants attended the conference.

On behalf of the committee, we would like to deliver our highest appreciation to the keynote speakers, and all invited speakers who have been willing to spend their time to share their knowledge to all the participants of FMEME 2023. We would like to thank the sponsors and all the organizing committees for their hard work and effort in the accomplishment of this event. Finally, we would like also to thank the reviewers for their valuable advice and support.

Warm Regards,

FMEME Organizing Committees

Qingdao, China
Financial Analysis and Operation Analysis of Pinduoduo Based on SWOT
Authors: Gong Xicheng
Published: June 2023

With the rapid development of the income level and e-commerce in China, the low-consumption population is gradually being overlooked by merchants. Nevertheless, founded in 2015, Pinduoduo (PDD) has made a spectacular achievement, precisely noticing and targeting the sinking market, reaching a huge success. Thus, in this paper, the author mainly focused on the reason why PDD could thrive in the competitive Chinese e-commerce market and PDD’s successful marketing strategies. In addition, based on SWOT analysis, the author investigates the main strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that are related to PDD. The author also collects and analyzes data from its financial reports. Based on these analyses, the author will correspondingly give suggestions that will be beneficial for PDD’s future development. Consequently, the author finds that even though PDD is successful in operating, it has a large number of problems, for which needed to transform itself from mid-to-high tier by providing better services.
Comparison of US Quantitative Easing Monetary Policy Between 2020 and 2008
Authors: Wang Haichuan
Published: June 2023

In March 2020, in response to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US economy and financial markets, the Federal Reserve resumed "unlimited" quantitative easing and launched a new monetary policy tool. This paper compares the difference between this round of QE and the last three rounds of QE in 2008 from the aspects of the current balance sheet of the Federal Reserve, the US fiscal stimulus policy and the Fed's monetary policy tools. Using the VAR model to estimate and compare the effects of the monetary policy tools in the financial market and the previous three rounds of QE. First, The Fed's balance sheet will shrink much bigger and faster than the previous cycle. Second, the Fed will act more urgently than the previous cycle to control inflation quickly to a reasonable range. Third, MBS purchases are positive for the USDX and the DJIA but are negative for the VIX.
2008 Financial Crisis: Cause, Consequence & Response
Authors: Zhuang Xun
Published: June 2023

The US real estate bubble's deflation marked the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008. On September 15, 2008, the investment bank Lehman Brothers went bankrupt, sparking a widespread global banking crisis. With several financial institutions failing and financial assets sharply declining, the crisis swiftly extended to the whole financial system. The US financial crisis quickly turned into a global economic disaster that affected Europe and the rest of the globe. The global financial crisis was directly brought on by the American subprime crisis. Beneath the credit crisis, the US financial crisis was brought on by a buildup of long-term excessive spending, an abundance of loans without an economic foundation, exorbitant salaries paid to bank white-collar staff, a severe shortage of developing businesses, an imbalance in fintech, the absence of financial regulation, and other ingrained causes. By analyzing the causes of the financial crisis, people can prepare for a rainy day. However, the investors should not be too optimistic. It also realizes that there are still a lot of unfinished business. Investors need to seize the favorable opportunity, in the favorable time is easier to solve these problems.
The Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on Banking Risk Management
Authors: Zheng Yudie
Published: June 2023

This paper explores the significance of researching the financial collapse in light of the present pandemic and the uncertain economic climate of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. This paper examines the causes, methods, and repercussions of the most significant financial crisis of 2008 as the focus of our study. This raises the question of whether there is a need for more regulation of the banking industry in order to enhance its ability to respond to future financial crises. Unrestricted lending policies and blind economic expansion strategies have been found to expose financial institutions to larger dangers. The examination of the three regulatory agreements demonstrates that the importance of a robust regulatory framework to increase the financial system's stability cannot be overstated. While the global onset of a financial crisis is a low-probability event, it is of the utmost importance that the regulation of financial institutions constantly adapts to new difficulties and uncertainties in light of shifting economic and geopolitical conditions.
ESG and Firm Performance: A Literature Review
Authors: Shen Yating
Published: June 2023

With the slowdown of global economy and the transformation of China economy, the application of ESG is becoming more and more important for the future development of enterprises all around the world. How enterprises influence short-term and long-term performance through ESG has become the focus of academic attention. ESG refers to Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is an investment concept and enterprise evaluation standard that focuses on corporate environmental, social and corporate governance performance. This paper summarizes the relationship between ESG and enterprise performance. Secondly, it analyzes the studies on ESG disclosure and its quality and performance. Finally, it summarizes some literatures related to ESG performance and enterprise comprehensive performance and makes comments.
A Critical Exploration of Fear and Loathing in Selected Romantic Fiction
Authors: Khan Farkhanda Shahid
Published: June 2023

Gothic is a twisting lens, an amplifying mirror; however, the pictures it shows to us have authenticity, and cannot be grasped in ordinary forms. At the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries, this genre was the only truthful alternative for psychology and the historical sciences, the only method to reach and understand those fierce territories where penetration of knowledge was restricted or late. Romantic writers broadened the range of gothic positively whilst providing a greater understanding of the connections between terror and other aspects, violence, spectatorship, the body, imagination, and cultural politics of emotions. Including Graveyard Poetry, the subtle and the sublime, and sentimentalism, the origin of the Gothic goes parallel to the origins of the novel. Furthermore, the research also unveils that my selected writers, by using the elements of fear and loathing have manifested people’s double standards, who want to rule the world by not giving space to other creatures; nonetheless, want to use other creatures for their benefit and ease. Keeping in a trial the scholarship on gothic theory given by David Punter and Aristotle’s view of tragedy this qualitative study critically examines the selected Romantic texts to trace the elements of fear and loathing bringing horror for some and tragedy for others.
Transcontinental Coming-of-Age: An Analysis of the Psychosocial Development of Feroza Ginwalla in Sidhwa’s An American Brat
Authors: Baloch Hadia , Rao Hira Rafique
Published: June 2023

Sidhwa’s An American Brat is an account of the story of Feroza Ginwalla, as she learns and unlearns lessons that shape her identity after her move from Pakistan to America. This paper analyses her coming-of-age process in a transcultural setting, tracing it through the lens of Erik Erikson’s theory of Psychosocial Development and by extension, James Marcia’s Identity Status Model. It does so, keeping in view her hybrid identity, in light of Bhabha’s theory of Cultural Hybridity. As the novel progresses, her character develops, achieving and then shedding the diffusion, foreclosure and moratorium identity statuses. This research shows that growing up in two different cultures opened up her identity exploration to go beyond issues of class and gender, bringing considerable changes in her social, religious and sexual beliefs. Having to face things that an adolescent growing up in one culture alone would not get the chance to, Feroza struggles to find her identity, and as a result, finds herself to be too foreign for both Pakistan and the States.
Antibiotic Sensitivity on Isolates from Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Population Based In Pattoki Punjab
Authors: Batool Aatika , Ansari Farheen , Gondal Sidra , Mahmood Mahreen , Asmat Kainat , Arif Muhammad Maaz
Published: June 2023

Objectives: To isolate and characterizing microorganisms from diabetic and non-diabetic patients and assessing the antimicrobial activity of isolate extracts from Citrus sinensis and Psidium guajava. Methodology: Experimental study of one year and six month duration from May 2016 to May 2018 conducted in Microbiology Laboratory University of Lahore, Pakistan. Convenient sampling was done by collecting the urine sample at random from 250 persons in the Pattoki community. All the urine samples from diabetic and non-diabetics were cultured separately and after biochemical confirmation of microorganisms, the disc diffusion method was used for carrying out an antimicrobial activity.Results: A total of 105 samples, were found to have positive urine cultures. Among these positive urine culture samples, 75 were diabetic and 30 were non-diabetics. The bacterial isolate most commonly found among diabetics was E.coli followed by the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae,Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris respectively. Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of different parts of plant extracts against isolated bacteria from diabetics showed that the highest sensitivity was shown against peel, leaves and seed extracts of Citrus sinensis and Psidium guajava while the least sensitivity was shown against the stem and root extracts of these plants. Moreover, antibiotic sensitivity tests of isolated microbes showed that the highest resistance is found against Augmentin and Tetracycline while the most sensitive drug for isolates was found to be Chloramphenicol.Conclusion: From the results, it is concluded that leave extract of Psidium guajava and peel extracts of Citrus sinensis showed effective results against bacterial pathogens and could serve as a good alternate source of antibacterial agents
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Nephropathy
Authors: Faheem Ur Rahman  , Sumayya Rahman  , Iqbal Haider  , Nayab Munib  , Wazir Mohammad Khan
Published: June 2023

Objective: To find out the frequency of hypoglycemia in Type-2 Diabetics having nephropathyMethodology: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out in Medical Teaching Institute Khyber Teaching Hospital. Department of Medicine, from August 21, 2020, to January 21, 2021. Two-hundred and eighty-one (281) patients with Type 2 diabetic nephropathy were observed in due course and were subjected to detailed history and examination. A sample of 5 ml venous blood was obtained from the patients to measure blood glucose levels to detect hypoglycemia. Experienced pathologists analyzed all investigations.Results: The mean ± Standard deviation (SD) of age in this study was 60± 10.26 years. Female patients outnumbered males in this study. Hypoglycemia was reported in 21% of patients while 79% did not have hypoglycemia.Conclusion: Type-2 diabetics having nephropathy are prone to hypoglycemia. These patients should be carefully observed for clinical and biochemical features of hypoglycemia .
Rare Complication of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Nephrostomy Tube in Renal Vein and Inferior Vena Cava
Authors: Malik Muhammad Akram , Akram Adeen , Anwar Marraym , Jamshed Farhan , Ramzan Asad
Published: June 2023

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered as the gold standard treatment for renal stones > 2cm. We encountered a patient who underwent PCNL and inadvertently placement ofpercutaneous nephrostomy tube in the inferior vena cava through the left renal vein from the left Kidney.There was profuse bleeding during the procedure (PCNL), and the procedure was abandoned by placing a nephrostomy tube. PNT was removed after 04 days in two steps without any bleeding.
Never waste a good complaint
Authors: de Graaf Esther , Dumortier Els
Published: June 2023

Never waste a good complaint. An empirical children's rights perspective on the Flemish complaint law in juvenile institutions.

How children’s rights and more specifically the right to complain functions in youth institutions remains fairly unexplored territory. Nevertheless, insight into the role of the right to complain in practice is of the utmost importance. Children and young people do have certain rights, following international treaties and also often national regulations, but whether and how those rights ultimately improve the participation and legal/power position of children remains underexposed. Therefore, in this contribution the authors argue for an ‘empirical children’s rights perspective’, in which children’s rights are not mere legal-theoretical touchstones, but tools that actors (both professionals and minors) mobilize (or not) in a given context. From such an empirical children’s rights perspective, understanding the practice and context in which children’s rights (should) be applied is very important. Indeed, an empirical children’s rights perspective starts from the premise that it is the context that determines how professionals and minors mobilize (or not) children’s rights. The Flemish complaint law in juvenile institutions is, from an empirical children’s rights perspective, a unique case, because it has only had a formal basis since 2017. Thanks to the empirical research that the authors have conducted (observations and interviews), this contribution offers, on the one hand and foremost, important insights into the functioning of the right to complain in a Flemish youth institution. On the other hand, this contribution also sheds light on the changes and problems the authors observe in the transition from an informal to a formal right to complain in Flemish youth institutions. Furthermore, the unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the introduction of formal complaint law is also discussed in this contribution. In their conclusion, the authors emphasize the importance and implications of an ‘empirical children’s rights perspective’ both in terms of research and the idea and theory of children’s rights themselves.
Over de grenzen van de wet: het spanningsveld tussen de bestuurlijke aanpak van ‘outlaw motorcycle gangs’ en fundamentele rechten
Authors: van Ruitenburg Teun , Koornstra Joep
Published: June 2023

On the bounds of the law: the tension between the administrative approach to ‘outlaw motorcycle gangs’ and fundamental rights.

Municipal authorities play an important role in preventing and disrupting (organized) crime. With the administrative approach to outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG), this is reflected, among other things, in the initiation of stop conversations, and in the way in which local catering regulations and the general local ordinance are adjusted to make it more difficult for OMCG-members to visibly participate in society. On the basis of a criminological-legal analysis, the authors show how this approach can interfere with human rights enshrined in the Dutch constitution, in particular the right to freedom of association (art. 8), the right to freedom of assembly (art. 9) and the right to freedom of expression (art. 7, par. 3).
Meisjes in de jeugdstrafrechtspleging: een status aparte?
Authors: van den Brink Yannick , Slotboom Anne-Marie
Published: June 2023

Girls in the youth justice system: a special status? On the principle of equality and the treatment of girls in the Dutch youth justice system

This article provides insights into differences and similarities in characteristics, treatment and punishment of girls compared to boys in the youth justice system. Empirical evidence on this issue is limited, certainly in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, there is some evidence of differences in treatment and punishment between girls and boys. This article reflects on the question to what extent differentiation between girls and boys in the youth justice system is justified from a criminological perspective and how this relates to the principle of equality and non-discrimination, laid down in Article 2 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Bedrijven vangen in een net van regulering
Authors: van Baar Annika , Huisman Wim
Published: June 2023

Catching corporations in a regulatory net. Effective regulation of human rights violations and environmental damage in theory and practice.

Recent court cases illustrate how harmful activities by Western multinational corporations can inflict vast harms on people and planet, mostly in non-Western communities. This article first proposes a model for potentially successful regulation of corporations that compromise human rights and the environment. This model is then applied to the cases of Shell in Nigeria, Soco International in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Veolia and HeidelbergCement in Occupied Palestinian Territories. The analyses show that the net of regulation can be closed in multiple ways. The case studies illustrate how civil society plays crucial roles in closing existing holes.
To Study Importance of Nidanpanchaka in various Ayurvedic Aspects
Authors: Atkari P.S  , RathodS.P  , RathodS.P  , Khanorkar T
Published: June 2023

Ayurveda, the Indian system of medicine has it’s own branch of specialty for understanding the disease process and proper diagnosis of disease. Charaka has stated that the Nidan (diagnosis) is very important and essential before proceeding for treatment. Ayurveda explained 2 basic components for diagnosis namely Rogpariksha and Rogipariksha which refers to Examination of disease and Examinations of patients respectively. Among them Rogapariksha gives us the detailed knowledge about a disease starting from etiological aspects to actual manifestation of disease. Purvrupa refers to premonitory symptoms and represents the 4th stage of disease formation. If physician can recognize them as early as possible and treat accordingly then the further progression of disease is ceased. In the same way, every component of Nidanpanchaka helps the physician for better understanding of the disease at an earliest possible stage. So the study of these Nidanpanchaka is essential in today’s era. The details of Nidanpanchaka and its importance in diagnosis and treatment are explained elaborately in full paper. Aim : To Study Importance of Nidanpanchaka in various Ayurvedic Aspects. Objective: 1.To study importance of Nidanpanchaka. 2. Application of components of Nidanpanchaka in modern science. Discussion: Nidanpanchaka is part of Rogipariksha and it is important to study its component for diagnosing a disease in early stage and for better treatment of disease. Conclusion: It is important to study Nidanpanchaka in today’s era for avoding the prognosis of disease.
La traducción de la poesía contemporánea en castellano y catalán: ausencias y presencias
Authors: Moga Eduardo
Published: June 2023

El autor repasa el estado de la traducción de poesía contemporánea entre el castellano y el catalán. Mientras que considera que los clásicos de la poesía contemporánea catalana han sido razonablemente vertidos al castellano, opina que por motivos sociolingüísticos no sucede lo mismo en la dirección contraria, y defiende las ventajas para la cultura catalana de suplir ese déficit.
«La clôche fêlée» i «Élévation», de Charles Baudelaire. Quatre propostes de traducció al català
Authors: Pasqual i Llorenç Marta
Published: June 2023

L’objectiu d’aquest article és analitzar i comparar quatre traduccions al català de dos poemes de Les fleurs du mal, de Charles Baudelaire. Es poden traduir, els poemes? Malgrat que alguns autors han manifestat la impossibilitat de traduir poesia, aquest estudi pretén centrar-se en els elements suposadament intraduïbles d’un poema i valorar quines han estat les traduccions més reeixides fins ara.
Reflexión sobre el euskera como lengua minoritaria en videojuegos y estudio de recepción
Authors: Zorrakin-Goikoetxea Itziar
Published: June 2023

Los videojuegos se han convertido en una extendida opción de ocio. En este artículo, se reflexiona sobre las lenguas meta en videojuegos y, en concreto, sobre la presencia del euskera como lengua minoritaria en este medio de entretenimiento, así como sobre su evolución en los últimos años y los retos que afronta. El estudio se complementa con una encuesta de recepción entre jugadores de videojuegos cuya lengua materna es el euskera, el catalán o el español. Buena parte de estos jugadores afirman que preferirían jugar en su lengua materna y que les molesta tener que jugar en otra lengua. Los resultados de este estudio exploratorio apuntan a que las localizaciones a lenguas minoritarias serían bien acogidas e invitan a realizar estudios más amplios que aborden este aspecto sociolingüístico de la localización.
Villarino Pardo, M. Carmen; Galanes Santos, Iolanda; Luna Alonso, Ana (ed.). Promoción cultural y Traducción. Ferias internacionales del libro e invitados de honor
Authors: Jané-Lligé Jordi
Published: June 2023

Villarino Pardo, M. Carmen; Galanes Santos, Iolanda; Luna Alonso, Ana (ed.)Promoción cultural y Traducción. Ferias internacionales del libro e invitados de honorBerna: Peter Lang, 2021, 290 p.ISBN 9783034342100
La traducció en castellà de narrativa catalana als anys setanta (i algunes claus d’una relació intercultural al canvi de segle)
Authors: Julià Jordi
Published: June 2023

Al llarg del segle XX hi va haver una relació rica, però irregular, entre les literatures espanyoles i catalanes, que podem constatar en influències puntuals, en amistats entre autors i en les seves traduccions mútues. Aquest estudi vol descriure les traduccions castellanes de novel·les i contes catalans durant els anys setanta, i intentar comprendre per què aquestes obres van ser interessants per al lector i el mercat espanyols, en aquells anys de canvis polítics i socials a Espanya (i, per descomptat, a Catalunya) que van veure el final d’una dictadura i l’inici de la democràcia.
Artificial intelligence and rights of people with disabilities: The power of algorithms
Authors: Valle Escolano Raquel
Published: June 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized our lives and will continue to transform them dramatically for the decades to come. Its potential is indisputable and its applications can bring important benefits to people with disabilities. However, AI is a clearly ambivalent reality and, along with its positive aspects, it also presents downsides that come with various fundamental risks, many of an ethical nature, capable of creating new types of discrimination that curtail the rights of such groups, always in constant vindication, especially in the face of new realities. This paper will review in a generic sense the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in relation to people with disabilities, with a specific focus on algorithmic biases, a key element with a recognized capability to organize the society and influence policies and institutions through autonomous decision-making, based on a behaviour that may be unfair and discriminatory. Finally, we will present some possible solutions that tend to shape this still incipient phenomenon so it develops in service of every kind of people, including those who present any type of disabilit
Prácticas educativas para promover redes sociales de personas con discapacidad intelectual. Un instrumento para su diseño y evaluación
Authors: Diaz Garolera Gemma , Pallisera Díaz Maria , Fullana Noell Judit , Vilà Suñé Montserrat , Rey Freire Ana , Puyaltó Rovira Carolina , Valls Gabernet Maria Josep , Garcia Iriarte Edurne , Callus Anne-Marie
Published: June 2023

Las personas con discapacidad intelectual presentan, en general, redes sociales reducidas, poco diversificadas y con escasas fuentes de apoyo naturales. Promover la construcción de redes sociales más potentes contribuye a su bienestar personal e inclusión social y a enriquecer la diversidad de la sociedad. Este artículo presenta el proceso llevado a cabo en el diseño y validación de un instrumento que tiene por objeto apoyar la construcción de redes sociales de jóvenes y adultos con discapacidad intelectual. La elaboración de este dispositivo se ha articulado en diversas fases que incluyen un exhaustivo análisis bibliográfico, varias rondas de discusión y revisión interna y la validación por parte de profesionales de servicios dirigidos a personas adultas con discapacidad intelectual, profesorado de centros educativos y personas con discapacidad intelectual. Este proceso de validación se ha llevado a cabo en el ámbito nacional e internacional y se concreta en el Marco de calidad para las buenas prácticas de apoyo a la construcción de redes sociales (MdC-RS). El artículo describe el proceso de validación desarrollado, la versión final y orientaciones para su aplicación.