bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation between quantitative in vivo and in vitro responses in nickel-allergic patients
Authors: Al-Tawil NG , Berggren G , Emtestam L , Fransson J , Jernselius R , Marcusson JA.
Published: August 2023

Forty-three nickel-allergic patients (40 females and 3 males) participated in this study which was designed to elucidate the correlation between quantitative in vivo and in vitro responses. All were patch-tested with various concentrations of nickel-sulphate serial-diluted in water. The lowest concentration eliciting a cutaneous reaction (indicating the severity of the allergy) was recorded for each individual and compared with the in vitro lymphocyte response, using the lymphocyte transformation test. The best correlation coefficients obtained were 0.42 and 0.46, tested for linear and logarithmic correlation respectively. However, there were individuals who showed a weak cutaneous response and high lymphocyte reactivity. The converse situation was also found, however, indicating that other mechanisms than those mediated via lymphocytes may be of significance in the patch test response.
Immunophenotyping of the dermal cell infiltrate in lichen planus treated with PUVA
Authors: Naukkarinen A , Väätäinen N , Syrjänen KJ , Horsmanheimo M.
Published: August 2023

To evaluate the immunoregulatory mechanisms in lichen planus (LP) responding to PUVA therapy, the LP skin lesions of eight patients were biopsied before and after treatment with trioxsalen baths and UVA. The percentages of B, T, and MPS (monocyte-macrophage) cells as well as OKT-4+ (helper) and OKT-8+ (suppressor) T cells were calculated. OKT-8+ T cells were the dominating cell type in untreated LP lesions. Following PUVA therapy, the percentage of OKT-8+ T cells decreased very significantly (p less than 0.001) as did also the number of MPS cells. These results suggest that cell-mediated immune mechanisms are involved in the pathogenesis of LP, and T suppressor cells most probably participate in evolvement of the typical LP lesions. T suppressor cells in the LP lesions are reduced after local PUVA therapy, occurring simultaneously with complete healing of the affected skin.
Protein content of comedones from patients with acne vulgaris
Authors: Bladon PT , Cooper NF , Cunliffe WJ , Wood EJ.
Published: August 2023

Characteristic early lesions in acne vulgaris are the open and closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) which are well known to contain a "plug" of cornified material. Histological analysis of these lesions has indicated that their protein content, presumed in part to be keratin, may be degraded, possibly by bacterial action, though this has never been adequately demonstrated biochemically. We have analysed the keratin content in a pool of material taken from a number of open comedones (approximately 200-500 mg by weight). Using a highly sensitive silver stain technique which can detect minute quantities of protein we have also been able to analyse individual lesions. In normal keratin extracted from human stratum corneum using a Tris-urea-mercaptoethanol buffer, SDS/polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis reveals the presence of a group of polypeptides with molecular weights in the range 66 000-44 000. Comedonal material contained bands of the same molecular weight but in addition to these undegraded keratin polypeptides, showed bands corresponding to molecular weights in the region of 15 000-10 000 and 30 000-25 000 indicating that the keratins in this material are partially degraded. Similar groups of low molecular weight polypeptides were observed when keratin was digested with purified V8 protease from Staphylococcus aureus. It is possible that inflammation around the follicle could involve the leakage of keratin digestion products into the dermis.
Dry hands in scleroderma. Including studies of sweat gland function in healthy individuals
Authors: Serup J , Rasmussen I.
Published: August 2023

Complaints of dry hands were evaluated in 68 patients with generalized scleroderma (GS) and 66 healthy individuals (HI) for comparison. Studies included evaporimetry of the hands and forearms as performed under physiological conditions indicating sweat gland function. Complaints of dry hands were more frequent (p less than 0.001) in GS (71%) than in HI (32%) as was the use of emollients (68% and 32% respectively). Evaporimetry at eight different locations (flexor and extensor aspects of middle phalanx, proximal phalanx, hand and forearm) showed decreased evaporation (p less than 0.01 and p less than 0.001) in GS. However, there was no difference in evaporation between patients complaining of dry hands and patients without complaints. In a few locations the evaporation was negatively correlated (r from -0.287 to -0.376, p less than 0.05 and p less than 0.01) to the duration of GS and positively correlated to parameters of cutaneous thickening (ultrasound measurement skin thickness r = 0.252, p less than 0.05; ring size r = 0.294, p less than 0.05). In the group of healthy individuals complaints of dryness was more frequent (p less than 0.05) in females (39%) than in males (7%), and females also used emollients more frequently (p less than 0.01). HI complaining of dryness had similar evaporation as HI with no complaints. Physiological evaporation was negatively correlated to age, in particular in the palm and volar side of fingers (r from -0.424 to -0.454, p less than 0.01 and p less than 0.001).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Linear IgA disease and chronic active hepatitis--a coincidence or not?
Authors: Oranje AP , Vuzevski VD , Bouquet J , Sinaasappel M , Van Joost T , Stolz E.
Published: August 2023

Linear IgA disease (granular type) associated with chronic active hepatitis in a sixteen-year-old male patient is described. The diagnosis was established by clinical and histopathological findings supported by immunofluorescence studies. The immunofluorescence pattern (granular IgA deposits along the basement membrane, more pronounced at tips of papillae) showed much transition in dermatitis herpetiformis and also to a lesser extent in pemphigoid (linear IgG and IgM deposits along the basement membrane). Chronic active hepatitis as linear IgA disease are significantly correlated with HLA B8. This is the first report of the association of linear IgA disease and chronic active hepatitis.
Kveim test reactivity in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (cheilitis granulomatosa)
Authors: Lindelöf B , Eklund A , Lidén S.
Published: August 2023

The relation between the Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) and sarcoidosis is unclear. The Kveim test, a test for sarcoidosis, was performed in seven patients, two with complete and five with abortive forms of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. All were found to be negative. Serum levels of angiotensin converting enzyme and calcium were normal. These facts make it unlikely that MRS is a type of sarcoidosis.
Ultraviolet light therapy in chronic urticaria
Authors: Hannuksela M , Kokkonen EL.
Published: August 2023

Fifteen patients with chronic urticaria were treated with ultraviolet light B (UVB) for 1-3 months during the spring 1984 and a follow-up study was performed in November 1984-January 1985. Patients with cold urticaria, cholinergic urticaria and dermographism became clearly better or got rid of their symptoms more often than those with "non-specific" chronic urticaria. The good results achieved during the phototherapy held during the summer but in the autumn urticaria became worse in one third of the cases. The result suggests that UV-therapy might be worth trying in many patients with chronic urticaria.
Lichen amyloidosus: a new therapeutic approach
Authors: Monfrecola G , Iandoli R , Bruno G , Martellotta D.
Published: August 2023

The result of topical treatment by dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) in a patient with lichen amyloidosus is reported. Itching improved within five days of therapy. Remarkable flattening of the papules was obtained within two weeks. The clinical result was confirmed by histological examination which revealed partially disappearance of amyloid deposits.
The influence of locally administered ultraviolet light (UVB) on the allergic contact dermatitis in the mouse
Authors: Sjövall P , Möller H.
Published: August 2023

A quantitative model of contact allergy to picryl chloride in the mouse was used to evaluate the influence of locally administered ultraviolet light (UVB) on sensitization and challenge. UVB was given in three different doses immediately before and 24 h before sensitization and challenge, respectively. A suppressive effect was demonstrated on the afferent as well as on the efferent limb of the allergic reaction.
Heparin action in pemphigus vulgaris: clinical and immunologic studies
Authors: Mashkilleyson NA.
Published: August 2023

Heparin administration to 34 patients with pemphigus vulgaris before the beginning of steroid treatment or in combination with it proved to be therapeutically useful. Its suppressive effect on T- and B-lymphocytes in vitro and in vivo was revealed in the examined patients by the test of rosette-formation.
Sex-linked differences in acne vulgaris
Authors: Holland DB , Gowland G , Cunliffe WJ.
Published: August 2023

Sub-populations of leucocytes, complement C3, CRP, alpha 2 macroglobulin and immunoglobulin levels were measured in the peripheral blood of 28 (14 male, 14 female) normal control subjects and 108 (53 male, 55 female) acne patients. Significantly increased levels of inflammatory mediators were found much earlier in female than in male acne patients. The female defence system would seem to be more competent at responding to the acne assault; may account for the milder forms of acne found in young women; and have relevance both in treatment and the design and interpretation of clinical trials.
Necrobiosis lipoidica treated with ticlopidine
Authors: Rhodes EL.
Published: August 2023

No abstract available.
The influence of secondary resection using NeuroSAFE-technique on sexual function in unilateral nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomies
Authors: Mohr Mirjam Naomi , Uhlig Annemarie , Ploeger Hannah Maria , Hahn Oliver , Trojan Lutz , Reichert Mathias
Published: August 2023

Objective: To demonstrate the surgical influence of secondary resection on sexual function in finally unilateral nerve-sparing robot- assisted laparoscopic prostatectomies (RALPs) performed with the ‘neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen-section examination’ (NeuroSAFE) technique by prospectively collecting EPIC-26-questionnaires.Material & methods: Sexual function status measured by the sexual-symptom-score (SexSS) in the EPIC-26-questionnaires was collected preoperatively and 12 months after RALP from 378 patients between 09/2019 and 04/2021. Cohorts of interest were defined as those patients undergoing unilateral nerve-sparing by secondary resection of the other neurovascular bundle (NVB), and as those patients undergoing primarily planned and successful unilateral nerve-sparing (unilateral nerve-sparing without secondary resection) in ≤cT2 prostate cancer. NeuroSAFE frozen section technique was performed in all nerve-sparing RALPs, and in case of cancer-positive surgical margins, the complete NVB was resected. Results: In 109 RALPs with unilateral nerve-sparing (48 primarily vs. 61 by secondary resection), analyses showed a significant difference in postoperative SexSS for ‘unilateral nerve-sparing by secondary resection’ compared with ‘unilateral nerve-sparing without secondary resection’ (43 [interquartile range (IQR): 14;50] vs. 26 [IQR: 22;62], P = 0.04). In multivariable analyses, the preoperative SexSS was predictive for postoperative erectile dysfunction (OR = 0.96, 95% confidence interval: 0.93–0.98, P < 0.001). Oncological safety was not compromised by secondary resection (prostate-specific antigen after 12 months 0.01 ng/mL vs. 0.01 ng/mL [P = 0.3] for unilateral nerve-sparing by secondary resection vs. unilateral nerve-sparing without secondary resection).Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that nerve-sparing attempts applying the NeuroSAFEtechnique should be generously performed since a unilateral complete secondary resection leading to a unilateral nerve-sparing RALP did not seem to have a negative influence on sexual function and did not seem to compromise oncological safety compared with primarily performed and successful unilateral nerve-sparing RALP.
Wind Energy on Trial in Saepmie: Epistemic Controversies and Strategic Ignorance in Norway’s Green Energy Transition
Authors: Fjellheim Eva Maria
Published: August 2023

Climate change policies and the green energy transition have renewed colonial structures and injustices for Indigenous peoples in land-use conflicts, but not without resistance. This article explores epistemic controversies in a legal struggle concerning impacts from wind energy infrastructure on Southern Saami reindeer herding and culture in Norway. The article draws on courtroom ethnography and diverse written material concerning a court case between the wind energy company Fosen Vind DA and the Southern Saami reindeer herders in Fovsen Njaarke Sïjte. The findings show that the parties’ competing claims to truth rely on different knowledge systems and worldviews concerning what Southern Saami reindeer herding is an ought to be. However, beyond onto-epistemological struggles between the “Indigenous” and the “Western”, Fosen Vind DA and the Norwegian state strategically ignored all knowledges that threatened capitalist and green colonial interests. The Fosen case illustrates how Indigenous peoples can contest dominant knowledge regimes and colonial presumptions about their livelihoods, culture, and rights through the legal system. However, the Norwegian state’s reluctancy to respect the outcome of the Supreme Court verdict reveals that asymmetric power relations continue to pave the way for colonial dispossession of Saami landscapes, epistemes, and human rights in the green energy transition.
Implementing UNDRIP in British Columbia in a Post-Yahey Context: What to Expect After the Yahey v. BC Litigation (S151727) and the Agreement on Industrial Development and Cumulative Effects Management
Authors: Amatulli Giuseppe
Published: August 2023

Almost two years after the ground-breaking verdict that the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued in the context of the Yahey v. BC litigation, on January 18, 2023, the Province of British Columbia signed a historic agreement with Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) to address the cumulative effects of industrial development on the meaningful exercise of Treaty 8 rights in the Nation’s traditional territory while establishing collaborative approaches to land and resource planning. At the same time, the Province concluded agreements with other Treaty 8 First Nations (Doig River, Fort Nelson, McLeod Lake, Prophet River, Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations) concerning cumulative effects management, land planning and resource exploitation. These agreements have been praised as ground-breaking steps towards a new relationship that Government and Industry are eager to build with First Nations while healing the land and ensuring certainty for Industry to carry on resource development in British Columbia. This happens as the Province and the Federal Government move forward with their action plans to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (hereafter UNDRIP) at the provincial and federal levels. It also comes at a time of significant challenges British Columbia must face, between new First Nations development projects (i.e., the Cedar LNG project) that the Province is actively supporting and recent litigations initiated by some First Nations to see UNDRIP adequately implemented in the BC legal framework (i.e., the trial initiated by Gitxaala and Ehattesaht First Nations concerning the lack of consultation regarding how BC grants mineral claims).
The Social Contract in Situations of Conflict and Fragility in Northeastern Part of East Wallaga
Authors: Tolera Megersa
Published: August 2023

This review focuses on the importance of the social contract in addressing conflict and fragility in East Wallaga, Ethiopia. In situations of conflict and fragility, the social contract is often weakened or broken, leading to a breakdown in trust and legitimacy between citizens and the state. This review utilized a qualitative approach. Data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions with individuals such as teachers, local health workers, and community leaders who were selected for their knowledge, access, and credibility. In addition Rapid Response Assessment was conducted on a monthly basis to gather real-time data on displacement and the host community. The study finds challenges, it is crucial to understand the specific dynamics of the region, including ethnic tensions and lack of basic public services and infrastructure. The study recommends implementing a social contract can promote inter-ethnic cooperation and reconciliation, provide a framework for the provision of public goods and services, and encourage democratic participation and accountability. Engagement of a range of actors in the peacebuilding process and addressing underlying causes of conflict are necessary for the success of the social contract
Nutritional Status of Primary School Going Children of Charkhole Village Kalimgpong West Bengal
Authors: Dasgupta Monimekhala
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Nutritional status in children is an indicator of health and well-being at both theindividual and the population level. Screening for children health status is an integral part of social wellbeing. Nutritional intervention requires repeated measurement of nutritional status to assess severity and to track progress over time. Aims: To assess nutritional status of the participants with reference to their diet habits. To have a comparative analysis of the socio economic background and growth status of the children. Methodology: Methodological issues in the assessment of nutritional status are reviewed with emphasis on anthropometric measurement, body composition, and dietary pattern of children at risk for malnutrition, overnutrition and obesity. Standard anthropometric variables are measured like height weight circumference and skinfold measurement. Results: The findings of the study reveal obesity-1 and overweight children of both sexes in their pre puberty age group. Marginal variations in skinfold and other variables were noticed in the lower age group children among both sexes. Conclusion: Malnourishment among the participants was not found. Age specific height differences were lesser than the weight differences. Obesity among higher age group children indicated dietary significance among the pre adolescents.
The Travesti (Travesti (Transvestite)) Body in the Anthropocene Cultural Intersections
Authors: dos Anjos Neto Joao Dantas
Published: August 2023

When we consider it as a cultural element, the body assumes a myriad of new social and political meanings in contemporary times. The progressive destruction of the planet, the deep inequalities and the complex class relations are inscribed in the body, by the body and with the body. We see these intersections in an especially relevant way when we consider the existence of travesti (Travesti (Transvestite)) s, people aligned with the feminine whose body exists at the border of the cultural constructions of sex and gender, and more specifically travesti (Transvestite) sex workers in Brazil. It is intended to theoretically elaborate some of the ramifications of this chaotic scenario and its links with the cultural production of the body, with emphasis on the travesti (Transvestite) body. For this, we will articulate the cyborg theory, by Haraway (2009); of rubble and contamination, by Tsing (2019) and the ethnography of Anjos Neto (2019).
Homogenization of the Helmholtz problem in the presence of a row of viscoelastic inclusions
Authors:   University Hassan II, Ens, Belemou R. , Sbitti A. ,   University Mohammed V, Ensam, Jaouahri M. ,   University Hassan II, Ens, Marigo J.-J. ,   Solid Mechanics Laboratory, Ecole Polytechnique
Published: August 2023

We propose a homogenization method based on a matched asymptotic expansion technique to obtain the effective behavior of a periodic array of linear viscoelastic inclusions embedded in a linear viscoelastic matrix. The problem is considered for shear waves and the wave equation in the harmonic regime is considered. The obtained effective behavior is that of an equivalent interface associated to jump conditions, for the displacement and the normal stress at the interface. The transmission coefficients and the displacement fields are obtained in closed forms and their validity is inspected by comparison with direct numerics in the case of a rectangular inclusions.
The effect of virtual reality glasses on reducing pain during chest tube removal
Authors: Özkan Zeynep Kızılcık , Gökçe Işıklı Ayşe , Yanık Fazlı
Published: August 2023

Background: The studies that generally investigate the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods in reducing chest tube removal related pain are remarkable. However, new studies need to expand the use of virtual reality glasses and evaluate its effectiveness.

Aim: This study aims to determine the effect of distraction with virtual reality glasses on pain during chest tube removal in patients undergoing tube thoracostomy.

Material and methods: This quasi-experimental study with a pre-test post-test control group design was performed with the participation of 40 patients. The patients in the intervention group (n=20) watched the video with virtual reality glasses throughout procedure. Pain measurements were evaluated before, during, and after chest tube removal. The patients in the control group (n=20) received standard care.

Results: In the intervention group, it was revealed that the pre-procedure pain score decreased compared to the pain score obtained during the procedure (p=0.002). After the chest tube removal procedure, a statistically significant decrease was observed in pain score in favor of the intervention group. In the intervention group, the pre-procedure pain score was found to decrease statistically significantly in the measurement at the 10th min of the procedure (p=0.000). The pain score of the intervention group 10 min after the chest tube removal procedure was lower than that of the control group (1.80 vs 2.95 and p=0.028).

Conclusion: The virtual reality glasses assisted chest tube removal procedure can help reduce pain. Surgical nurses should benefit from the use of virtual reality glasses for pain control.
The role of artificial intelligence in colonoscopy imaging and colonic diseases: A scientometrics analysis and visualization study
Authors: Erürker Öztürk Tuba
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) has made a big difference and is used in many different sectors also in medicine. We sought to identify the areas of interest and potential future directions for AI in the field of colonoscopy imaging and colonic diseases by utilizing bibliometrics to analyze the previous 50 years' worth of changes on this topic.
 Material and methods: Using the Web of Knowledge (WOS) database, we searched for articles published from 1970 to 2021 using the keywords related to colonoscopy imaging/colonic diseases and AI.  The retrieved articles were analysed with bibliometric methods.
 Results: A total of 278 documents were analyzed in this study. The earliest article was published in 1997 and the vast majority of the documents were published in 2021 (n=81). There was a growth in publications number in the last 5 years. The documents were cited 3054 times in total and had 10.99 citations per document. The main Hirsch (H) index of the documents was 27. A total of 41 countries contributed to the literature. The United States of America (USA), the People’s Republic of China, and England were the leading countries on this topic. Also, England had the highest number of citations (total of 974 citations, 31.42 per document) and the USA publications had the highest H index.
 Discussion: Artificial intelligence facilitates diagnosis and treatment possibilities, especially in the field of health. Especially the use of artificial intelligence in colonoscopic imaging reduces the risk of missing a possible polyp or a mucosal pathology. The integration of artificial intelligence into imaging methods has been the most in the last 5 years. Most studies on this subject have been done in the USA.
 Conclusion: Our research may offer a historical perspective on the development of AI in colorectal diseases. The documents were limited to some developing countries.
Assessment of an Occupational Disease of the Employees Using a Set of Possible Symptoms and a Line of Outcomes «Injury — Mutilation — Lethal Outcome» Using the Example of Vibration Impact
Authors:   Don State Technical University, Kireev V.E. , Esipov Yu.V. ,   Don State Technical University, Budovsky A.V. ,   Don State Technical University
Published: August 2023

Within the framework of the «factors — protection — employee» system, using the example of the action of vibration, the following line of possible outcomes «injury — mutilation — lethal outcome «was considered and tested according to the degree of hazard. As susceptibility parameters, the values taken on the basis of the amplitude-frequency characteristic of the vibration impact are proposed, which, with a known level of confidence, determine the possibility of the occurrence of outcomes in the declared line. One or more values of the frequency and amplitude of oscillations are taken as parameters of influence in a particular system. Based on the introduced parametric model and the initial data, a set of probabilities of outcomes of the declared line was calculated, with the help of which the risk of employee diseases can be predicted in a particular system or production environment. In addition, it is shown that in the resulting assessment of the probable lethal outcome, both injury and mutilation to the employee are also considered. An analysis of the effect of vibration was conducted and an assessment of its hazard was made using the probabilities of one of the adverse outcomes. It is shown that for the given impact parameters: an injury will occur with a probability of 0.7611; the onset of an occupational disease is possible with a probability of 0.8023; the lethal outcome will occur with a probability of 0.8339. Also, the logical models of the event of possible outcomes were built, considering the complex of symptoms and the line of outcomes. With a probability of 9922 %, an accident will occur, which includes three outcomes — injury (deterioration in condition), disease (disability) and lethal outcome. With a probability of 93.53 %, an occupational disease will occur, including an injury. With a probability of 50.92 % in this particular case, the lethal outcome will occur, respectively, mutilation and injury. Thus, the dependence is shown related to the frequency and amplitude of oscillations with the level of industrial injuries, the probability of mutilation or lethal outcome.
Accounting for Seasonality and Navigation Routes to Ensure Rescue Operations in the Waters of the Northern Sea Route
Authors:   The Institute of World Economy andInternational Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO), Grigoryev M.N. ,   LLC Gecon
Published: August 2023

Development of the navigation in the Arctic basin in the changed geopolitical conditions is a national task, the solution of which ensures an uncomplicated, and in some cases, more economical access of the Russian products to the Asian markets. The transition to year-round navigation determines the development of new routes in the eastern sector of the Northern Sea Route, as well as the expansion of the navigation window. The condition for the development of navigation, both seasonal and year-round, is to ensure its safety. This applies both to the own navigation of ships and the ability of emergency rescue teams to provide their vessels with easy access to all the sections of shipping routes. The analysis was carried out concerning the ice classes of the existing and under construction emergency rescue fleet of the Federal State Budgetary Institution «Morspassluzhba» of the ice classes Arc5, Icebreaker6 and Icebreaker7. It was concluded that in accordance with the current Rules for navigation in the waters of the Northern Sea Route they have significant restrictions on independent work. Emergency rescue vessels of the Arctic ice class Arc5 cannot conduct independent operations in the winter-spring period in the eastern sector of the Northern Sea Route in the medium type of ice conditions (in the heavy type of ice conditions, their navigation is completely prohibited), requiring icebreaking support. Ice class vessels Icebreaker6 (as well as the most powerful multifunctional emergency rescue vessel of the project IBSV02 of ice class Icebreaker7) cannot perform independent operations in case of heavy type of ice conditions. To carry out rescue operations, they will need the support of nuclear-powered icebreakers of ice class Icebreaker8 and Icebreaker9 or diesel icebreakers Icebreaker8, for which there are no restrictions on navigation in the waters of the Northern Sea Route. During the period of the most difficult navigation conditions (winter-spring period), it is proposed to place emergency rescue teams on the linear icebreakers, not only nuclear, but also diesel icebreakers of the Icebreaker8 of ice class, as well as their use as jumping helicopter platforms for conducting emergency rescue operations.
К ВОПРОСУ О ДЕНЕЖНОМ ОБРАЩЕНИИ В КАБИНДЕ
Authors: Андреев Антон
Published: August 2023

Исследован вопрос денежного обращения на территории Кабинды в XV-XXI веках, систематизирована информация о неофициальных выпусках монетовидных изделий (токенов) и сувенирных билетов под именем Кабинды.
The impact of corporate board size and board composition on corporate social responsibility disclosure in Nigerian non-financial sector: The moderating effect of firm’s financial performance
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Bugaje Shamsuddeen Yusuf , Dalhat Bala Sulaiman ,   ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSTY BAUCHI,DEPT OF ACCOUNTING&FINANCE, Egbuna Mary Adaku ,   Deputy Director Finance, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
Published: August 2023

The number of corporate social responsibility framework and principles has considerably increased both in academics and environments. the applications of corporate social responsibility Disclosure in Nigeria still remains developing form, that this study main focus is to investigate the relationship between corporate board size, board composition and corporate social responsibility disclosure with moderating effects of firm financial performance in the Nigerian listed non-financial companies. A dichotomous was utilized to develop an index based on corporate social responsibility dimension, analyzed and examined using content analysis. The sample data used in this study comprises of 163 companies in listed non –financial companies in Nigeria and for the period of five years (2015-2019). The data were examined by regression models, pooled ordinary least squares model, random and fixed effects models tested. The result of statistical analysis provides some evidence of positive relationship between corporate board size, board composition and corporate social responsibility disclosure and shows strong relationship between the variables. The finding from the study shows that Nigerian non-financial companies are more likely to disclose more information using corporate board size, board composition. However, result of the joint interaction term reveals a strong moderating effect on the relationship between board size, board composition and corporate social responsibility disclosure with positive and statistically significant. It was therefore recommended that further research is need to explore the debt/equity hypothesis in other context or different time periods, that inconsistency of previous results is a common feature of CSR research.
Convenience and risk factors affecting mobile banking adoption behavior: The mediating role of trust
Authors:   Faculty of Business and Law, Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Sandhu Sukjeet , Kai Jin ,   Faculty of Business and Communication, INTI International University Malaysia, Maity Ritwik ,   Faculty of Business and Communication, INTI International University Malaysia, Saad Abidah ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia, Syed Abu Bakar Syarifah Mastura ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia, Singh Harpajan ,   Faculty of Business and Communication, INTI International University Malaysia
Published: August 2023

In this digital age, major financial institutions have given mobile banking a huge amount of publicity and are promoting it aggressively. Previous research has revealed, however, that mobile banking use among young adults is still in its early stages and has yet to gain widespread acceptance. These youths do not have a strong knowledge of mobile banking and are apprehensive about its security. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the factors that affect mobile banking usage intention. We administered a survey to 363 university students and analyzed the collected data using statistical software. The research results show that perceived convenience and perceived risks have a significant impact on intention of mobile banking. In addition, customer trust plays a mediator in this linkage. The results of this study provide a scientific basis for the further development of mobile banking. Besides, the expansion of mobile banking business should strengthen technological innovation, enrich the range of functions of mobile banking, reduce the risks, and improve user experience. Banks and mobile operators should strengthen cooperation to build a safe mobile banking operating system platform, improve service quality, and provide customers with better financial business support.
Nonperforming loans in Malaysia’s commercial banks: Does economic growth matters?
Authors:   UiTM Terengganu, Zulkifli Normah Erra , Ahmad Zuriyati ,   UiTM Terengganu
Published: August 2023

A loan is one of the primary sources of income earned by the banks and either directly or indirectly contributes to the country’s economic growth. Previous studies have shown that economic growth can affect the number of loans given and the changes in nonperforming loans in the banking sector. During the economic downturn, the amount of nonperforming loans tends to increase. Most borrowers were unable to settle down their loans because some businesses went insolvent and left the loans unpaid. Therefore, this paper investigates the impact of economic growth on non-performing loans in Malaysia. Seven commercial banks are selected to be used in the panel data regression, with the data spanning from 1995 to 2020. The result from the fixed-effect model indicates that the changes in economic growth are positively related to nonperforming loans. However, the impact of economic growth does not significantly influence the changes in nonperforming loans in Malaysian commercial banks. While findings also reveal that return on asset, financial crisis and unemployment rate has a significant relationship with the nonperforming loans, with the magnitude of variables being as expected.
The role of internal audit function in strengthening corporate governance: A case on Yemeni commercial banks
Authors:   Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia, Al-Yazidi Abdulrahman Mohammed , Abdullah Md. Faruk ,   Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia, Alhebry Adeeb A. ,   King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Published: August 2023

This study examines the relationship between internal audit function (IAF) and the effectiveness of corporate governance (CG) in Yemeni commercial banks. The data were collected by a questionnaire survey distributed to internal auditors, heads of internal audit, chairman and members of audit committees, chief executives, and financial managers of Yemeni commercial banks. After distributing the questionnaire survey to the respondents, 158 valid questionnaires were obtained for analysis. Smart PLS 3 was used to analyse the data and test the hypotheses on the relationship between the attributes of the IAF and the effectiveness of CG. The study findings show a strong association between the efficacy of CG and the IAF's objectivity, independence, professional ethics, and IAF size. The results obtained represent a valuable addition to the literature on the attributes of IAF that affect the effectiveness of CG in developing countries, such as Yemen. Finally, the paper concludes that the attributes of the IAF have a significant and influential role in enhancing the effectiveness of CG.
Investigating the attributes that drives the quality of decision-making process in emerging economies
Authors:   Department of Acounting, University of Ghana, Ninson Patrick , Ninson Comfort ,   Department of Economics, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Published: August 2023

This study examines the attributive factors of decision-making process among selected institutions in emerging economies. The researchers used a survey research design to study accounting information quality and its relationship with decision-making approach. The current work was quantitative in nature where purposive and random sampling methods were employed. The sample consists of thirty-seven (37) respondents with a mix percentage of male and female. Results from the study indicated that the quality of accounting information such as accuracy, timeliness, conciseness, relevancy, and reliability significantly aid and determine the decision-making process. From the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the quality of accounting information had a positive and significant impact on decision-making process in public-sector organizations. It was noted that decision-making and traits of financial information are cyclical in nature. They are described as input and output relationship. The study suggests that new initiatives be implemented to improve the predictive value aimed at improving decision-making using accounting information.
Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Keuangan BUMDes: Sebuah Perspektif Peran Pemerintah
Authors: Puspitasari Mika , Adi Priyo Hari
Published: August 2023

Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) merupakan badan usaha milik desa yang menjadi salah satu strategi pemerintah untuk meningkatkan perekonomian desa. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan pengelolaan keuangan BUMDes yang akuntabel sebagai bentuk pertanggungjawaban. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengeksplorasi peran pemerintah sebagai regulator untuk meningkatkan akuntabilitas pengelolaan keuangan BUMDes. Metode yang digunakan yaitu analisis data kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder melalui proses wawancara semi terstruktur dan observasi partisipan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan, implementasi akuntabilitas pengelolaan keuangan BUMDes Bangun Jaya belum sepenuhnya optimal. Hal ini disebabkan belum adanya standar dan ketentuan secara khusus terkait pengelolaan keuangan BUMDes. Lebih lanjut, hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan akuntabilitas pertanggungjawaban yang dilakukan oleh BUMDes Bangun Jaya hanya sebagai formalitas saja karena adanya tekanan dari pemangku kepentingan sehingga memperoleh legitimasi. Implikasi praktis penelitian ini yaitu pemerintah sebagai regulator diharapkan mengeluarkan regulasi terkait standar dan ketentuan pengelolaan keuangan BUMDes termasuk didalamnya peran masing-masing pengelola, masyarakat dan pemerintah.
Kajian Musikologis Terhadap Komposisi Musik Angklung Toel dan Maqam Hijaz
Authors: Gumilar Teguh , Alhusaini Rendi
Published: August 2023

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menunjukan komposisi musik yang menggunakan konsep musik islam dengan kaya fungky.  Maqam hijaz merupakah salah satu dari tujuh irama seni membaca Al-Qur’an yang terdapat pada sumber yang dikaji. Hijaz dalam irama memiliki makna doa, panggilan, dan mengingat-ingat sesuatu. Metode yang digunakan dalam penciptaan karya ini adalah pengembangan dasar dari tangga nada maqam hijaz ke dalam bentuk karya musik dengan penggabungan antara dua jenis musik, yaitu musik Timur Tengah, dan musik gaya funky. Karya angklung toel dan maqam hijaz, diketahui bahwa karya musik ini dapat menciptakan suatu hal baru dalam pengkolaborasian antara musik Timur Tengah dan musik gaya funky sebagai pengembangannya, dan diwarnai dengan progresi-progresi akornya yang terdapat pada karya ini. Gaya seni membaca Al-Qur’an dapat dikembangkan atau diaplikasikan ke dalam bentuk karya musik bambu.AbstractMusicological Study of Angklung Toel and Maqam Hijaz Music Composition. This study aims to show a musical composition that uses the concept of Islamic music with a funky richness. Maqam Hijaz is one of the seven rhythms of the art of reading the Qur'an found in the sources studied. Hijaz, in rhythm, has the meaning of prayer, calling, and remembering something. The method used in creating this work is the essential development of the Maqam Hijaz scales into the form of musical works by combining two types of music, namely Middle Eastern music and funky style music. The results of the musical works that have been made show that this work can create something new in the collaboration between Middle Eastern music and funky style music as its development, and is coloured by the chord progressions found in this rich. The art style of reading the Qur'an can be developed or applied as bamboo musical works.Keywords: Maqam, Hijaz, Music, Bamboo
Representasi Kisah Perang Bubat Dalam Karya Ensambel Perkusi Oleh Kelompok Studi Perkusi (KESPER)
Authors: Pradana Ridhlo Gusti
Published: August 2023

Perang Bubat sebagai inspirasi karya ensambel perkusi merupakan aplikasi yang didapatkan dari menelaah informasi, kajian sejarah dan kisah perang bubat dalam setiap bagian yang direpresentasikan kedalam karya musik perkusi oleh KESPER dengan format ensambel modern. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendakatan deskriptif analisis, cara pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan wawancara dari masing-masing sumber yang terkait dengan penelitian ini. Musik perkusi dapat merepresentasikan sebuah suasana yang terjadi dalam kisah perang bubat, dengan memberikan ekspresi sebagai emosi dalam pengkaryaan ensambel perkusi itu sendiri. Rangkaian bagian dalam kisah perang bubat dibuat sedemikian rupa sehingga dapat mawakili isi dari kisah perang bubat itu sendiri. Musik perkusi bukan hanya dapat menciptakan musik yang keras tapi juga dapat memberikan kesan romantis terhadap penikmatnya.AbstractRepresentation of the Bubat War Story in Percussion Ensemble Works by the Percussion Study Group (KESPER). Bubat War as the inspiration for the percussion ensemble work is an application obtained from examining information, historical studies and the story of the Bubat War in each part, represented in percussion music by KESPER with a modern ensemble format. The method used is qualitative with a descriptive-analytical approach, collecting data such as observation and interviews from each source associated with this research. Percussion music can represent an atmosphere that occurs in the war story of Bubat by expressing emotion in the percussion ensemble itself. The series of parts in the war story is made to represent the contents of the report of the war story itself. Percussion music can not only create loud music but can also give a romantic impression to the audience.Keywords: Representation, Bubat War, Percussion Ensemble, KESPER
Pathomorphological examination of hydatid cyst in lungs and livers of cattles Slaughtered in a commerical abattoir in Eskişehir
Authors: ÇELEBİ Ayfer , ORUÇ Ertan
Published: August 2023

Hydatid cyst or Cystic Echinococcosis continues to be an important problem in terms of public health as well as animal health in regions with low socio-cultural level where preventive medicine cannot be fully performed. In this study, it is aimed to make an evaluation about the situation of the cattle slaughtered in the region by examining the lungs and livers of the cattle slaughtered in a private abottoir in Eskişehir in terms of hydatid cyst. For this purpose, 150 cattle slaughtering was observed and tissue samples were taken from 36 lungs and 21 livers due to the suspicious cyst structure in the macroscopic examinations. They were fixed in 10% buffered formalin solution for histopathology. After routine histopathology process, 5 micron sections were taken from paraffin blocks. Each section was stained according to the procedure with HE, MT and PAS stains, respectively. At the end of the research, hydatid cyst was determined in 26 of 150 cattle (17.33 %). At the organ level; The numbers of hydatid cyst seen in the lung is 22 (14.67%), in the liver is 10 (6.67%) and 6 (4%) both in the lung and liver. In microscopic examinations, protoscolex was also observed in 18.18% of hydatid cysts located in the lung and 20% of cysts located in the liver. As a result, 17.33% hydatid cyst was determined in the cattle slaughtered in slaughterhouse in Eskişehir. It is concluded the disease should be considered for public health in this region in terms of its zoonotic character.
Legal Paradox: Protection of Victims Taking the Law into Vigilantism
Authors: Adiyatma Septhian Eka
Published: August 2023

The rise of vigilantism in Indonesia, marked by public violence against alleged criminals that sometimes results in fatalities, reflects a significant misunderstanding of justice and a lack of specific legislation on vigilante actions. This behavior, akin to torture under Indonesian law, is fueled by public distrust in law enforcement. Research employing both the historical and current Criminal Codes, alongside a sociological analysis, highlights the government's crucial role in legally shaping societal behavior. Discussions on vigilantism involve examining its nature, the legal protections and assistance available, and shaping a societal view that considers both perpetrators and victims. These conversations aim to uphold human rights within the Pancasila ideology, striving for public order and justice that require collective understanding and effort. Addressing vigilantism effectively necessitates both preventive measures to discourage such actions and repressive responses to penalize offenders, ensuring that societal actions align with justice and human rights objectives.
Modeling and Simulation of a Double-Stage Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV System
Authors: Srun Channareth , Chrin Phok , Am Sokchea , Kim Bunthern
Published: August 2023

This paper presents the design model and simulation of a double-stage single-phase grid-connected PV system. This system includes an MPPT DC-DC boost power converter and a transformer-less single-phase DC-AC power inverter, which is connected to the power grid with an LCL filter. In the DC-DC boost converter, the Perturb and Observe algorithms are combined. The output voltage of the DC-DC converter is regulated, and the DC/AC output voltage is synchronized with the grid. The MATLAB-Simulink environment is used for the closed-loop simulation of the proposed setup. The simulation results are presented for various solar irradiance conditions and show that photovoltaic current is generated and matches the phase of grid voltage.