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ПРАВОВИЙ СТАТУС АДВОКАТА: ТЕОРІЯ ТА ПРАКТИКА
Authors: Приходько О. І.
Published: January 2025

У науковій статті розглядається місце і роль адвокатури в правовій системі України, що є недержавним самоврядним інститутом, який характеризується як об'єкт юридичної практики в системі правозахисних гарантій реалізації прав, свобод та обов'язків людини і громадянина, що здійснює свою діяльність відповідно до визначеної законом форми - адвокатської діяльності, що координується принципом верховенства права і потребами громадянського суспільства. Водночас місце і роль адвокатури в правовій системі України відповідає нормативним регулюванням неурядової діяльності з організації захисту прав, свобод і законних інтересів людини і громадянина, що реалізовується шляхом представництво інтересів в державних і недержавних установах, а також надання інших видів юридичних послуг клієнтам. Визначено, що під узагальненою адвокатською діяльністю в правовій системі України слід розуміти адвокатську практику. Своєю чергою адвокатська практика є процесом накопичення юридичного досвіду у процесі адвокатської діяльності і прийняття на його основі цього відповідних рішень, що є комплексним результатом адвокатської діяльності щодо захисту прав людини і громадянина, свобод і законних інтересів людини та громадянина, представництва на міжнародному та національному рівнях, а також надання інших видів юридичної допомоги клієнтам. Як наслідок рекомендації, запропоновані в межах наукового дослідження, сприятимуть вдосконаленню діяльності адвокатури в правовій системі України.
Should the Banking Sector be Exempted from the Enforcement of Competition Law due to Concerns about Instability?
Authors: Çelen Aydın
Published: January 2025

One of the most controversial topics in banking literature is the relationship between competitionand stability in the banking sector. The preliminary studies suggest that banks are more vulnerablethan the firms operating in other sectors, thus intense banking competition can cause fragility.However, other studies in a more recent strand of literature oppose it and argue that fiercercompetition will not necessarily destabilize the banking sector. In 2013, Turkish CompetitionBoard decided that the largest banks operating in the sector set interest rates together in the formof cartel, and thus imposed its record fine on them. Using the invaluable findings of the Board inits decision on the exact timing of the violation, we have empirically examined the relationshipbetween competition and stability in the Turkish loan market. To this end, the study utilized thepopular Difference-in-Differences (DiD) approach, which is used in the social sciences to estimatethe differential effects of a factor/event called “treatment” on a “treatment group” compared to a“control group”. The results show strong evidence in favor of the competition-stability hypothesis:With the formation of the cartel between deposit banks, non-performing loan rates of almost alldeposit bank segments increased very significantly. This means that Turkish deposit banks do notdistribute loans to more risky customers during periods of intense competition, or alternativelythat severe competition does not result in more defaults by borrowers. In conclusion, one mayconfidently claim that the banking sector does not have a special privilege from the perspectiveof stability, and thus recommend that the Competition Board apply competition rules to thebanking sector without any hesitation and limitation.
APPLYING DEEP LEARNING MODELS FOR WEAPON DETECTION IN PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Authors: Nguyen Dung , Hoang Van-Dung , Le Van-Tuong-Lan
Published: January 2025

In the context of public security, the ability to detect weapons in real time through surveillance cameras is of utmost importance. This study focuses on applying fine-tuning techniques and data augmentation strategies to a Transformer-based model to enhance the capability of identifying weapons in public environments. The fine-tuning process optimized the model parameters, along with these augmentations, to improve weapon detection performance. Experimental results show that after fine-tuning, the model achieved an mAP@0.5 score of up to 96.5%, representing a significant improvement in accuracy compared to previous object detection models. These results demonstrate the great potential for applying the model to real-time security surveillance systems, effectively detecting and addressing threats.
Agglomeration challenges among the municipalities of Győr
Authors: Porhajas Gábor László
Published: January 2025

This paper presents the results of my research in the urban area of Győr. My research is based on semi-structured interviews with decision-makers (mayors, deputy mayors) and professional leaders (e.g. chief architects, notaries) of more than 10 municipalities.
The aim of the research was to typify, collect and analyse the challenges that municipalities face due to suburbanisation in a comparative analysis.  Another important objective was to identify good practices, in particular to capture the specific challenges of different agglomeration municipalities.
In most cases, health, education and transport services are the most affected by growing population demand, while more affluent neighbourhoods are looking for better leisure, cultural and sports facilities. The integrated, vision-driven development of these emerging agglomeration areas is hampered by the funding structures and 'project mentality' of the municipalities studied. The main finding of my research is that medium-sized agglomeration municipalities face the main challenges in the study area, where everyday municipal management also poses significant challenges in everyday life.
Fostering cultural sensitivity among university students through engagement in international projects¬presenting various methods to enhance the cultural intelligence of university students
Authors: Horváth-Csikós Gabriella
Published: January 2025

This study derives its foundation from the outcomes of a Virtual Exchange initiative, involving 73 students from three distinct universities: Budapest Business University, Hungary; University of Sfax, Tunisia and Ismir Democracy University, Turkey. The project provided an in-depth exploration of the three countries from diverse angles, including cultural, social, historical, sociological, gastronomic, and various other perspectives, as observed, and presented by university students. In 8-month research the author examined the cognitive, behavioural, motivational, and cultural aspects of cultural intelligence of university students before and after the 6-week long Virtual Exchange project and compared the pre-and post-project results. The paper summarizes the results of a research carried out in 2024. In this research, the author scrutinized the levels of sensitivity among students both prior to and following collaborative work within a cross-cultural project with their international counterparts. The study aimed to ascertain whether engagement and collaboration within a multinational environment yield supplementary values, as well as identifying the specific soft skills cultivated through such collaborative endeavours. The results indicate that engagement in collaborative international projects with foreign peers can significantly enhance cultural sensitivity.
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY FOR LAND REGISTRATION IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW OF OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Okoli Franklin U. , Oludiji S. M. , Ofoegbunam E. I. , Oyesiji A. O. , Akindiya O. M.
Published: January 2025

Land registration is critical for ensuring legal certainty and economic stability, yet Nigeria's system is plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and inadequate technical infrastructure. These challenges result in prolonged processing times, high registration costs, insufficient technical skills, unqualified staff, excessive land charges, and an unclear legal framework. Additionally, institutional inefficiencies, ignorance among landowners regarding the importance of registration, multiple sales, unofficial charges, and lack of transparency exacerbate the problem. This study examines the potential of blockchain technology to address these systemic issues. Blockchain's decentralized and secure framework offers transformative potential by enhancing transparency, reducing fraud, and streamlining land registration processes. Drawing from global applications, the paper highlights blockchain's ability to create tamper-proof records, minimize human errors, and build public trust in land transactions. However, significant challenges to adoption in Nigeria include technical and infrastructural limitations, regulatory challenges, political resistance, and the need to train stakeholders. The study proposes a strategic framework focused on private permissioned blockchains, smart contracts, and integration with existing land records to ensure gradual implementation. Adopting blockchain could significantly reduce registration timelines, lower costs, improve transparency, and foster economic growth through a reliable and secure land tenure system. This research highlights blockchain's potential to modernize land administration in Nigeria while addressing critical challenges and enabling equitable access to land rights.
MULTIMODAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING TEXTBOOK IN INDONESIA
Authors: Kaamilah Tafrijiyah  , Merry Andriani
Published: January 2025

This investigation scrutinizes linguistic and non-linguistic modes, through a multimodal discourse analysis, on the English textbook, entitled “Bahasa Inggris English for Change” (2022). This research delves into how social and cultural values applied in the English textbook have fulfilled the vision of the Indonesian education curriculum, which is to create Pancasila students (pelajar Pancasila), and also to appraise social and cultural components introduced in the textbook. The observed data are collected by using documentation technique and purposive sampling. Four analysis stages, involving a verbal analysis, visual analysis, spatial analysis, and gesture analysis, are carried out. The findings indicate that the English learning textbook strongly emphasizes local social and cultural principles, especially in its visuals. Furthermore, the literary texts and visual images in the English textbook have not been able to reflect the values of Pancasila specifically. The findings suggest Indonesian English teachers creatively strengthen the Pancasila values and global knowledge to learners through assignments outside the materials in the textbook.
The Role of Social Support in Preventing Self-Harm Behavior in Depressed Adolescents
Authors: Rif'ah Erwin Nur , Arridlo Alfia Qumara
Published: January 2025

Adolescents aged 20-24 must have maturity in thinking and acting to be vulnerable to psychological problems. If adolescents cannot control this condition, it results in depression, which tends to commit self-harm. Efforts to prevent self-harm cannot be separated from the support of other individuals so that the perpetrator is consistent in avoiding it so that he does not commit self-harm repeatedly. Social support significantly increases adolescents' positive attitudes and reduces their psychological burden. This study aimed to analyze the role of social support in preventing self-harm behavior in depressed adolescents. This type of research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The research informants came from Jember Regency, Ponorogo Regency, and the City of Surabaya, namely five depressed teenagers who had repeated self-harm behaviors—data collection techniques using in-depth interviews. This study found that the main informant did self-harm to divert psychological pain into physical pain. Types of self-harm include pulling hair, slashing hands with a razor or knife, banging your head against a wall, and consuming drugs excessively. This study's results suggested that adolescents be more courageous in facing problems, seek mental health assistance from psychologists or psychiatrists, and build emotional closeness with their parents, peers, and the surrounding environment.
Keywords: Depression, self-harm, sosial support
Correlation of Professional Nursing Practice Model on Motivation and Organizational Culture for Students at Blambangan Hospital
Authors: Ulumi Bahrul , Hanik Endang Nihayati  , Ilya Krisnana
Published: January 2025

The system of MPKP is a framework that explains four elements: standards, process of nursing, education of nursing, and the system of MPKP. Hospital organizations aim to provide good quality service to the patients.Patient satisfaction is directly influenced by the quality of services provided, especially matters related to the facilities and process of resource services in the hospital. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the Professional Nursing Practice Model (MPKP) and motivation and culture for nursing education students at Blambangan Hospital Banyuwangi. The type of research used was quantitative with a cross-sectional design. Hypothesis test was carried out using product moment correlation and multiple correlation analysis tests. This study’s results stated a significant correlation between the types of Professional Nursing Practice Model (MPKP) with a value of 0.842 ≥ 0.334. In addition, there was a significant correlation between motivations on the motivation of nursing education students with a value of 0.842 ≥ 0.334, and there was a significant correlation between the Professional Nursing Practice Model (MPKP) on organizational culture for nursing education students with a value of 0.862 ≥ 0.334. The results showed that there is a significant correlation between the type of Professional Nursing Practice Model (MPKP) on motivation and organizational culture for nursing education students at Blambangan Hospital.
 Keywords: Professional Nursing Practice Model (MPKP), motivation, organizational culture
Regional Cluster Analysis in East Java Province Based on Non-Communicable Disease Using Fuzzy C-Means
Authors: Handayani Dwi , Fasya Abdul Hakim Zakkiy , Ibad Mursyidul , Budiarti Tamara Nur
Published: January 2025

East Java has a prevalence of NCD exceeding the national average. Limited information on the disease clustering makes less optimal policy-making for preventing and controlling. This study aims to cluster areas and identify NCD risk factors. The study used secondary data from Basic Health Research in 2018. The data was analyzed using FCM. There were 3 clusters resulting from this research. In Cluster 1, the average proportion of all NCD's and 33.33% of the NCD's risk factors exceeds the average proportion of the province. In Cluster 2, the average proportion of 1 NCD and 77.78% of the NCD's risk factors exceeds the average proportion of the province. In Cluster 3, all NCD's have an average proportion less than the average proportion in the province and 22.22% of the NCD's risk factors have an average proportion exceeding the average proportion in the province. Cluster 1 is the cluster with the average proportion of NCD's exceeding the average proportion of NCD's in the province and the highest among the other clusters. Cluster 2 is a cluster with an area with risk factors for NCD's with the highest average proportion of the different clusters.
 Keywords: NCDs, analysis cluster, fuzzy c-means
Prevalences and Determinants Analysis of Scabies Incidence in Rumak Village
Authors: Halid Idham , Halid Musparlin , Budi Susilo Beny Binarto
Published: January 2025

Scabies are a global health problem that affects millions of people around the world, especially those living in densely populated and underprivileged areas. Rumak Village, located in a rural area, is no exception to this problem. Where people often live in crowded conditions, making the transmission of scabies easier. This study aims to analyze the determinants of scabies transmission. This study employed a cross-sectional design to examine the prevention behaviors employed by individuals in Rumak Village to avoid the transmission of scabies, totaling 483 families conducted from January to July 2023. Data collection was done using questionnaires, and data analysis was done using Chi-Square, with a p-value of 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval. The results showed a significant association between hand washing practices, home environmental hygiene, sharing items, and bathing practices with the incidence of scabies in the community, with a p-value of 0.000. Families who do not regularly wash their hands, have less clean environmental conditions, often practice sharing personal items, and bathe 1 time/day have a risk of suffering from scabies in Rumak Village.
 Keywords: Determinants, prevalence, scabies
Analysis of Work Fatigue Based on Dhikr Behaviour among Administration Workers in Higher Education
Authors: Aisy Rahmania  , Eka Rosanti  , Imroatul Istiqomah
Published: January 2025

Administrative workers have the potential to experience work fatigue. Fatigue conditions among workers can affect work productivity and can even cause health problems. Work fatigue can be characterized by decreased reaction time. The longer the reaction time indicates that a worker is getting higher fatigue level. Dhikr is a religious activity that can create peace of mind and encourage the muscles in the body to relax. A relaxed body condition will help workers not experience excessive fatigue. This research is a descriptive analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was taken using simple random sampling as many as 70 administrative workers in higher educational institution. The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of the dhikr behaviour intensity on the level of work fatigue. The results of the research show that the intensity of the dhikr behaviour does not affect the level of work fatigue among administrative workers in higher education.
ASSESSMENT OF PERSONNEL NEEDS FOR INPATIENT NURSES AT RSI A.YANI SURABAYA USING THE WISN METHOD
Authors: Sari Dini Kharisma , Budhi Setianto  , Chalidyanto Djazuli
Published: January 2025

Nursing staff is a priority in providing services to patients. If the number of nurses and patients is not balanced, this will result in workload problems and the lack of staff will result in less than optimal service to patients. In this study, the method used to calculate staffing needs was WISN (Workload Indicators of Staffing Need) for Mekkah inpatient nurses (adult inpatients). The WISN method has five stages: finding available work time, finding work units and human resources categories, making work load standards, making allowance standards, and calculating labor requirements for each work unit. The aim is to analyze the need for nursing staff based on the workload in the Mekkah inpatient unit (adult inpatient unit). The time motion study method is to be able to understand more deeply the phenomena that occur and are felt by the informants through observations and interviews. The results of research on staff requirements using the WISN method were 35 nurses with real conditions of 20 nurses so there was a shortage of 10 nurses.
Kuzey Karia’dan Eros Desmios Yontuları
Authors: Kapuci Umut
Published: January 2025

Bu makale içeriğini Aydın Arkeoloji Müzesi’nde korunan iki Eros yontusu oluşturmaktadır. Söz konusu eserler müzeye 1972 ve 1977 yıllarında satın alma yoluyla kazandırılmıştır. Buluntu yeri, dolayısıyla buluntu durumu belirsiz olan Eros yontuları; çalışma kapsamında tipoloji, stil ve ikonografi bağlamında ele alınmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda söz konusu Eros heykelleri için atölye, ekol ve tarihleme önerileri sunulmaktadır. Çalışma içeriğinde incelenen yontuların arkeolojik kazı buluntusu olmaması dolayısıyla buluntu durumları ile ilgili herhangi bir bilgi bulunmamaktadır. Bu bağlamda anılan heykeltıraşlık eserleri Batı Anadolu özelinde Karia Bölgesi ve yakın coğrafyada yer alan yerleşimlere ait Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi plastik eserlerle analoji yöntemi kullanılarak tarihlendirilmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında ele alınan Eros yontularının Attis ikonografisine benzer biçimde Desmios tipinde betimlendiği belirlenmiştir. Söz konusu yontularda Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi içerisinde İS 2. yüzyıl dönem özellikleri görülmektedir. Dolayısıyla E.1 Eros yontusu için Geç Hadrianus-Erken Antoninuslar, E.2 örneği için ise Geç Antoninuslar-Erken Severuslar Dönemi önerilmektedir. Analojik değerlendirmeler sonucunda; stilistik açıdan her iki yontunun da Aphrodisias antik kenti heykeltıraşlık ekolü özelliklerini yansıttığı anlaşılmıştır.
The synthesis of new biotechnological selenium nanohybrids and risk assessment of bacteria with multi-resistance
Authors: Tsekhmistrenko O.
Published: January 2025

The prevalence of antibiotic resistance is a significant medical and veterinary problem, as bacteria rapidly develop adaptive mechanisms to counteract the effects of conventional drugs. Excessive exposure to antibiotics and the development of resistance mechanisms to antibacterial agents have provoked the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Significant efforts are currently being made to counteract the proliferation of resistant strains by identifying bacteria capable of synthesising antibiotics, discovering new chemical variations in their formulations, and combining natural antibiotics with previously unknown natural sources of antibiotics. Bacteriocins of lactic acid bacteria, peptides or proteins with antibacterial properties, are attracting considerable attention. Selenium is a vital trace element for maintaining health and promoting growth that can be used synergistically with oral antibiotic therapy and as an important component of the diet, and selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have antioxidant, antitumor, antibacterial properties and significant antibacterial efficacy. Thus, the aim of the study was to investigate the literature data on methods of extraction and purification of enterocin, chemical synthesis of selenium nanohybrids, their characterization using various methods, and assessment of their biological activity. The analysis of literature data confirmed the production of selenium in its chemically pure state. The negative value of the zeta potential of Se nanoparticles was demonstrated, which contributes to their electrical stability and ability to be uniformly distributed in solutions without the formation of aggregates or precipitates. The formation of nanohybrids after the addition of protein shows a tendency to positive values, indicating a significant effect of protein on the surface characteristics of SeNPs. The antibacterial activity of enterocin was studied. It was established that the effectiveness of synthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNP) against the studied bacteria was lower than that of the synthesized nanohybrid. The study of the antioxidant activity of nanohybrids showed that nanohybrids can absorb free radicals in a larger range than enterocin alone. Thus, the literature data illustrate the enhanced antioxidant activity of the nanohybrid in vitro and better antibacterial activity against MDR bacteria compared to enterocin alone, which indicates the possibility of its use in various industries, in particular in the food and medical industries. The article studied publications only on the in vitro antibacterial and antioxidant effects of enterocin and nanohybrids. At the same time, there is a need for research to study additional effects of the bioactivity of nanohybrids as antifungal and antitumor agents.
Key words: Selenium nanoparticles, bacteria, antibacterial activity, antioxidant, bacteriocins.
Structural, mechanical and electronic properties of Zr2SeB MAX phase through DFT approach at ambient and elevated pressures
Authors: Ahmed I , Kashem Md Abul , Islam M S , Babi K N
Published: January 2025

The DFT approach has been used in the pressure range of 0 - 50 GPa to examine the physical characteristics of the synthesized MAX phases Zr2SeB for the first time. The calculated lattice parameters agree with previous findings at ambient pressure. The density of states and band structure exhibit that within the studied pressure range, Zr2SeB is metallic. Under various pressures, partial DOS is also taken into consideration. The investigated compound maintains their mechanical stability up to 50 GPa.  Zr2SeB is elastically anisotropic up to 50 GPa, and brittle up to 20 GPa pressure. The brittleness of the material decreases with increasing pressure. At 30, 40 and 50 GPa, however, Zr2SeB exhibit a ductile behavior. The MAX phase research community is anticipated to be inspired by this discovery to further investigate the properties of this material under various pressures.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 59(3), 129-138, 2024
Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: Hope for the Preterm Low Birth Weight Babies with Respiratory Distress
Authors: Ashith Chandra Das
Published: January 2025

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Jalalabad Med J 22; 19(1): 3-5
Reflections on Students’ Synchronous Learning to Engage Autonomous Learning
Authors: Khulaifiyah Khulaifiyah , Prabowo Andri Eko , Idayani Andi , Nawir Erna
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to describe students’ autonomous learning after students experienced synchronous learning. This research used a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. The study’s instrument is questionnaire through Google Form. The questionnaires consist of 15 items about students autonomous learning during synchronous learning and 10 items about students’ opinion of implementation of autonomous learning during synchronous learning. The data is described from 100 respondents to by descriptive analysis approach. The finding of this study reveals that there were four activities among other which students get, namely getting information about learning objectives for each new topic in synchronous learning, having different learning strategies for each different subject, looking for supporting materials that suit their needs, getting motivation during the class and students carried out learning activities as stated in the course outline from the lecturer's lesson plan. In addition, students' synchronous learning has become one of the factors that has assisted them in encouraging individual learning or keeping them autonomous with the assistance of lecturers' instruction and learning sources.
Analysis of the Quality of Assessment Questions of Standardized Regional Assessment (ASPD) of Junior High School Reading Literacy : A Review Based on Barret's Taxonomy Cognitive Levels
Authors: Himawan Riswanda , Rahayu Triwati , Alfian Muhammad Afnani , Hermawan Muhammad Alfian
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the quality of practice questions of Asessemen Standarisasi Penilaian Daerah (ASPD) Indonesian language junior high school in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta in terms of the cognitive level of Barret's taxonomy. This research employed qualitative research.  The data source of this research was the question document of Package A, which was adopted from MGMP Indonesian language junior high school in Bantul Regency. The theory used to analyze these questions was the theory of Barret's Taxonomy. The results of the analysis stated that there were 14 questions with literal comprehension taxonomy, 6 items included in reorganization comprehension, 6 implied comprehension, 1 question included in the evaluation comprehension category and 1 question included in evaluation comprehension. This research is expected to contribute to providing references to teachers, especially Indonesian language teachers in Bantul to develop questions, practice reading comprehension questions for students to improve the DIY ASPD program which will later lead to PISA with the hope of increasing the PISA scores and rankings of Indonesian students.
Developing Interactive Learning Worksheets (LKPD) with Google Slides for Elementary School Teachers
Authors: Ningsih Endah Rahayu , Mawardi Mawardi , Dwikurnaningsih Yari
Published: January 2025

This study aims to develop a training module that equips elementary school teachers with the skills to create interactive Learning Worksheets (LKPDs) using Google Slides, aligning with the demands of 21st-century education. A Research and Development method, following the Borg and Gall model, was employed. The research process involved seven stages: 1) a comprehensive needs assessment and literature review, 2) detailed research planning, 3) development of an initial module draft, 4) small-scale field testing to gather feedback, 5) revision of the module based on initial findings, 6) large-scale field testing to evaluate the module's effectiveness, and 7) final revisions based on the overall results. This study focused on 18 elementary school teachers at SD Kristen 04 Eben Haezer Salatiga. Data was collected through interviews and questionnaires. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were employed to examine the data. The findings revealed that the Google Slides-based LKPD training module was successfully implemented and significantly enhanced teachers' pedagogical competencies in designing interactive learning materials using this digital tool. The validity of the training module was confirmed by expert evaluations. The module received a very high validity rating of 88% from instructional design experts and a high rating of 62% from content experts. Furthermore, the module was highly effective in improving teachers' skills, as evidenced by the positive feedback and high scores obtained from the teacher participants. The post-training survey revealed an average satisfaction rating of 93%, indicating a very high level of acceptance among the teachers.
Individual Leaders and the State: The Case of Israel as a Complex Adaptive System
Authors: Walker Stephen G. , Schafer Mark , Lambert Joshua
Published: January 2025

This paper focuses on foreign policy processes of states as social entities, which are made manifest as the “psychology of the state” and specified as learning effects due to external causes (object appraisal); steering effects due to internal causes (ego defense); and social interaction effects from learning and steering processes (self-other mediation).The cases under investigation are the manifest psychology of the state of Israel across three individual Israeli leaders: Prime Ministers Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert, and Benjamin Netanyahu. The dependent variables are their beliefs about the nature of the political universe (friendly/hostile), the most effective strategies for exercising power (cooperation/conflict), and historical control (low/high). The independent variables are the personality processes of object appraisal (terrorist attacks and fatalities), ego defense (mistrust and self-confidence), and mediation of self-other relations (task v. process orientation and belief in ability to control events. They are analyzed within the context of game theory models of complex adaptive systems.
The Role of Correctional Institutions in the Development of Prisoners to Prevent Recidivism of Crimes in Sorong City
Authors: Rahul Pieter S. Yapen  , Hidaya Wahab Aznul , Muharuddin Muharuddin
Published: January 2025

Abstract : Correctional Institution Class II B Sorong is very functional in fostering recidive inmates where in the system of implementing correctional guidance is very necessary participation or participation of the Community, both by cooperating in fostering and being willing to accept back recidive inmates who have completed serving their sentences. This research is an empirical-normative research that prioritizes the results of interviews. The types of data used by the author are primary data and secondary data. The data collection techniques used are literature and field research in the form of interviews. Data analysis used in this research is descriptive-qualitative analysis, namely describing the juridical review of the coaching of recidive prisoners. The coaching of recidive prisoners at the Class II B Sorong Correctional Institution has 3 stages, namely, the initial stage includes the admission stage, orientation and independence coaching stage, from the coaching stage carried out by the Class II B Sorong Correctional Institution is in accordance with Law Number 12 of 1995 concerning Corrections or renewal of Law Number 22 of 2022 concerning Corrections. It's just that the implementation has not been carried out optimally due to several things, among others: lack of correctional officers in the field of religion, lack of health workers, and no surveillance cameras (CCTV), as well as inadequate facilities and infrastructure at the Class II B Sorong Correctional Institution. To the Correctional Institution Class II B Sorong to add Correctional officers and increase cooperation with agencies that can assist in carrying out the guidance of recidive prisoners so that in the future it will be even better.
Islamic Law Approach to Mitigate the Impact of Early Marriage: A Case Study in Sapeken district, Sumenep, Madura
Authors: Al Manar Irwansyah , Thabrani Abdul Mukhti , Zahroh Fathimatuz
Published: January 2025

The study analyzed the impact of early marriage in Sapeken district, Sumenep, Madura, from the perspective of Islamic law, with a special emphasis on reproductive health, education, and the well-being of young women. This study investigates the social, cultural, and religious factors that drive the practice of early marriage as well as its negative effects. This research was conducted using a qualitative case study method. The results of the study showed that early marriage worsened physical and mental health, limited educational and employment opportunities, and increased women's economic dependence. Reproductive health education, premarital counselling, and economic empowerment programs are suggestions to address this problem. Following the principles of Maqasid Sharia which emphasizes the protection of individual life and welfare, religious leaders and community leaders have an important role in educating the public about the importance of physical and mental readiness before marriage. This method is expected to change the perspective of society and reduce the prevalence of early marriage. In addition, the study provides policy advice based on Islamic law that can improve the welfare of young women through the incorporation of social, educational, and health reforms in the island community
Two proofs of the Riemann hypothesis
Authors: Abe Yukitaka
Published: January 2025

We prove the Riemann hypothesis by a new analytic approach. We first give a new zero-free region of $\zeta (s)$. Using this region, we prove the Riemann hypothesis by two ways. We use a lemma on Dirichlet series and the theorem of de la Vall\'ee Poussin in the first proof. The second one depends on numerical results.
Análisis bibliométrico de estudios econométricos en sostenibilidad
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Lara Haro Diego Marcelo , Aldás Castro Alexis Ariel ,   Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Sánchez Sarzosa María José ,   Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Gaibor González Israel David ,   Instituto Tecnológico Edupraxis Ambato
Published: January 2025

Los estudios de sostenibilidad en econometría analizan cómo las decisiones económicas impactan el medio ambiente y la sociedad a través de métodos estadísticos y matemáticos. El estudio presenta los documentos más relevantes en esta temática, lo cual se desarrolló con el objetivo de identificar patrones en la producción científica. Se seleccionaron documentos publicados entre 2000 y 2024 que están disponibles en acceso abierto, lo cual dio un total de 207 escritos. La metodología empleada fue el análisis bibliométrico a través de la biblioteca Bibliometrix en el lenguaje R, lo que facilitó el análisis de redes de colaboración y las principales áreas temáticas. Los resultados indican un crecimiento anual del 15.48% en la producción científica, donde destacan temas como el crecimiento económico, el desarrollo sostenible y la econometría espacial. Además, China se posiciona como el principal productor de investigaciones en este campo. El estudio ofrece una visión integral del estado actual de la investigación en econometría y sostenibilidad, además proporciona una base sólida para futuras investigaciones y fomenta el estudio interdisciplinario en esta área.
El derecho al servicio público de calidad, eficiente y calidez en el Municipio de Latacunga
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Molina Molina Ligia Enriqueta , Chicaiza Herrera Mayra Alexandra ,   Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio evalúa el cumplimiento del derecho constitucional a servicios públicos de calidad, eficientes y con calidez en el municipio de Latacunga. El objetivo principal es analizar la situación actual de los servicios públicos provistos por el Municipio, considerando la cobertura, continuidad, calidad técnica y trato al usuario, y formular recomendaciones para garantizar este derecho a los ciudadanos. La investigación se llevó a cabo mediante una metodología cuantitativa, utilizando un muestreo probabilístico estratificado en una muestra de 381 hogares, divididos entre zonas rurales y urbanas. A través de encuestas, se recopiló información sobre la percepción ciudadana en relación a servicios esenciales como agua potable, electricidad, gestión de desechos y seguridad ciudadana. Los resultados muestran disparidades significativas entre las zonas rurales y urbanas, revelando mayores deficiencias en las áreas rurales, particularmente en la frecuencia de interrupciones del servicio de agua y en la calidad de la infraestructura. Además, se identificaron factores normativos y de gestión que inciden negativamente en la calidad de los servicios públicos. A partir de estos hallazgos, se proponen recomendaciones específicas como la inversión en infraestructura para mejorar la continuidad de los servicios, la capacitación del personal de atención al usuario, y la implementación de sistemas de monitoreo continuo para garantizar la calidad y eficiencia en la provisión de servicios
Lateral flow assay as radiological prognosis factor of pulmonary cryptococcosis: a single center retrospective study in China
Authors: Shi Jiejun , Chen Jianhua , Ding Qianjiang , Qian Guoqing , Zhang Zeqin , Song Qifa
Published: January 2025

Background

Lateral flow assay (LFA) has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing cryptococcosis. However, its role in predicting therapeutic efficacy for pulmonary cryptococcosis (PC) remains underexplored.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of HIV-negative patients with PC to describe the clinical profile and identify potential predictors of radiological prognosis.

Results

All the 168 participants received antifungal therapy with a triazole agent. Of these, 84.5% experienced partial or complete absorption of pulmonary lesions. The results of the gamma test, chi-square trend test, and ordinal logistic regression all indicated that both baseline LFA and changes in LFA after treatment were significant predictors of imaging prognosis. The degree of radiological improvement was inversely associated with the baseline LFA positive grade(P for linear-by-linear association: 0.011, Spearman correlation coefficient = -0.17; γ= -0.368, P = 0.045). Patients with a decrease in LFA after therapy had significantly better radiological outcomes compared to those with equal or increased LFA(linear-by-linear association, P = 0.014, Spearman correlation coefficient = 0.188; γ = 0.371, P = 0.012). Additionally, favorable outcomes were more likely in patients with lesions confined to the right lung.

Conclusions

LFA shows potential of monitoring radiological outcomes in pulmonary cryptococcosis.
Research on the influence of anchor characteristics on consumer purchase intention—a case study of selected anchors on Dong Yuhui’s “With Hui” Live-stream account
Authors: Li Ruiqiang , Cui Yaoyuan , Mei Xue
Published: January 2025

Based on previous research and combined with the S-O-R theoretical model, this study examines the characteristics of anchors on Dong Yuhui’s “With Hui” Live-stream account as independent variables. The characteristics, measured by professionalism, high interactivity, fame, and attractiveness, are analyzed to determine their impact on consumer purchase intention. Perceived trust is set as a mediating variable, anticipated regret as a moderating variable, and purchase intention as the dependent variable to construct a model for reference by anchors on Dong Yuhui’s “With Hui” Live-stream account. Results show that anchor characteristics significantly and positively influence purchase intention; professionalism, high interactivity, fame, and attractiveness all have a notable positive impact on purchase intention. And anchor characteristics significantly and positively impact perceived trust, with professionalism, high interactivity, fame, and attractiveness positively influencing perceived trust. Perceived trust positively affects purchase intention and perceived trust partially mediates the relationship between anchor characteristics and purchase intention, with partial mediation observed between professionalism, high interactivity, fame, and attractiveness on purchase intention. Anticipated regret moderates the relationship between perceived trust and purchase intention, with upward anticipated regret showing a negative moderating effect, while downward anticipated regret shows a positive moderating effect on the perceived trust-purchase intention relationship.
Non-parathyroid hypercalcemia in a patient with new-onset hyperthyroidism and silicone-induced granulomas: case report
Authors: Montefusco Laura , Rossi Giada , Petria Iulia , Pastore Ida , Fiorina Paolo
Published: January 2025

Background

Hypercalcemia is a frequent occurrence in hospitalized patients. It can vary in presentation and severity, and appropriate treatment requires targeting of the underlying condition. Rarer causes of hypercalcemia, such as hyperthyroidism and granulomatous diseases, need to be addressed after excluding the more prevalent etiologies, namely primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancies. We report a case of moderate hypercalcemia in a patient with HIV-positivity with new-onset autoimmune hyperthyroidism as well as concomitant chronic granulomas due to silicone injections.

Case summary

A 61-year-old patient presented with generalized malaise, asthenia, dyspnea and dysphagia associated with rapid weight loss and recurrent panic attacks. Biochemical work-up revealed moderate hypercalcemia and overt hyperthyroidism with positive anti-TSH-receptor antibodies. Hydration, loop diuretics and methimazole were initiated immediately. Suppressed parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels excluded PTH-mediated hypercalcemia (e.g., primary hyperparathyroidism) and among causes of non-PTH-mediated hypercalcemia, malignancies were excluded. Granulomas secondary to past silicone injections were also found in our patient, however normal 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 levels. Treatment of hyperthyroidism with normalization of thyroid function tests was simultaneously followed by improvement of calcium and PTH levels supporting the diagnosis of hypercalcemia secondary to Graves’ disease.

Learning points

Hyperthyroidism is a rare cause of hypercalcemia, but it has to be considered in suggestive clinical settings. In our case, prompt management of Graves’ disease contributed to the normalization of calcium levels. This, in turn, supported the differential diagnosis of non-PTH-mediated hypercalcemia.
The impact of intrauterine adhesions on endometrial receptivity in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer
Authors: Ouyang Yan , Peng Yangqin , Zheng Mingxiang , Mao Yuyao , Gong Fei , Li Yuan , Chen Hui , Li Xihong
Published: January 2025

Objective

To clarify whether intrauterine adhesions (IUAs) affect endometrial receptivity (ER) on the day of ovulation and to compare patients with mild and moderate-severe adhesions.

Methods

This prospective cohort study included 592 infertile women with IUAs who underwent frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET). Patients were divided into groups with or without IUAs; and pregnant and nonpregnant populations based on whether a clinical pregnancy was achieved. The ultrasound ER parameters on the ovulation day were compared. Patients with IUAs were then divided into mild or moderate-severe IUA subgroups according to IUA degree.

Results

The proportions of patients with Type B plus Type C endometrial morphology (94% vs. 75%, P<0.001), an endometrial thickness≥8mm (97% vs. 81%, P<0.001), an endometrial volume≥2ml (94% vs. 67%, P<0.001), a frequency of endometrial peristalsis≥2 times/min (84% vs. 53%, P<0.001), low subendometrial volume (11.54 ± 2.94 vs. 9.57 ± 2.35, P<0.001) and subendometrial vascularization flow index (VFI) values (2.70 ± 3.10 vs. 2.23 ± 2.23, P=0.033) and a low live birth rate (65% vs. 56%, P=0.039) were significantly higher in the group without IUAs than in the group with IUAs. The group with moderate-severe IUAs had lower proportion of patients with an endometrial thickness≥8mm (73% vs. 89%, P=0.008) and an endometrial volume ≥2ml (58% vs. 78%, P=0.005), a lower frequency of endometrial peristalsis≥2 times/min (42% vs. 65%, P=0.003), and low subendometrial volume (9.22 ± 2.29 vs. 9.97 ± 2.36, P=0.023) and subendometrial flow index (FI) (31.48 ± 3.64 vs. 33.43 ± 4.17, P=0.002) values than the group with mild IUAs; a high antral follicle count (AFC), basal follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels and an endometrial thickness≥8mm were independent predictors of clinical pregnancy.

Conclusion

IUAs can affect ER on the ovulation day and the live birth rate during natural cycles. Moderate-severe IUAs have a greater impact on ER than mild adhesions do; however, if these adhesions are treated properly, they do not have adverse effects on the clinical pregnancy rate. A high AFC, basal FSH and AMH levels and an endometrial thickness ≥8 mm were found to be independent predictors of clinical pregnancy.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and type 1 diabetes: a potential game changer?
Authors: Resnick Ortal , Bril Fernando , Beauchamp Giovanna
Published: January 2025

This mini review explores the increasing prevalence of obesity in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the challenges patients face in achieving optimal glycemic control with current treatments. It discusses the evidence supporting the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) as potential adjunctive therapy in T1D to reduce weight and improve insulin resistance. Potential benefits need to be weighed against the risk of hypoglycemia and lack of long-term data.
Case report: Long-term efficacy and safety of semaglutide in the treatment of syndromic obesity in Prader Willi syndrome - case series and literature review
Authors: Koceva Andrijana , Mlekuš Kozamernik Katarina , Janež Andrej , Herman Rok , Ferjan Simona , Jensterle Mojca
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is the most prevalent cause of syndromic obesity. Obesity development in PWS is driven by dysfunction in neural pathways involved in satiety and reward, dysregulation in hormones regulating satiety and food intake, altered body composition and reduced energy expenditure, as well as the presence of various hormone deficiencies. As hyperphagia, satiety dysfunction and consequent food-seeking behaviors are intrinsic to PWS, obesity management can be challenging.

Case series

We present a long-term follow-up of treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) semaglutide in three patients with PWS without diabetes, one of whom had previously undergone metabolic surgery. Semaglutide treatment at dosages from 0.5 mg to 2 mg weekly demonstrated variable efficacy, from preventing further weight gain in patient 1, to achieving weight loss of up to 14.4% and 11% relative to baseline, in Patient 2 and Patient 3. It was well tolerated, even after metabolic surgery.

Conclusion

Long-term randomized placebo-controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed to provide stronger evidence on the long-term efficacy and safety of semaglutide for obesity treatment in PWS as well as explore the potential synergistic effects of GLP-1 RA treatment combined with other therapeutic interventions.