bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Marketing Through Instagram Social Media on Jiniso Product Purchasing Decision
Authors: Rahayu Dian , Harsoyo Titik Desi
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of advertising appeal, influencer marketing, and online customer reviews on purchasing decisions of Jiniso.id products on Instagram. The sample in this study consists of 100 respondents who have purchased Jiniso.id products online. The data collection technique used is a survey, with the research instrument being a questionnaire. The instrument test results indicate that the data in this study is proven to be valid and reliable. The classical assumption test states that the data in this study is normally distributed and produces a regression model free from multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity. The results of this study prove that advertising appeal has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions of Jiniso.id products on Instagram. Influencer marketing also has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions of Jiniso.id products on Instagram. However, online customer reviews do not have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions of Jiniso.id products on Instagram. These findings imply that further research should delve deeper into online customer reviews as an independent variable to achieve significant influence. The implications of this study for companies are to maintain and manage good online customer reviews to enhance consumer purchasing decisions.
Late Modernity and the Privatization of Spirituality
Authors: Hristov Todor
Published: June 2024

The review summarizes the main points of the first monograph on holistic spirituality in Bulgarian sociology. The study is based on twenty-three in-depth autobiographical interviews, mostly with yoga practitioners and followers of Petyr Dynov. One of the notable advantages of the book is that Teodora Karamelska convincingly and produc-tively recalibrates concepts developed Max Weber, Georg Simmel and Ernst Troelch so as to adapt them to the new religious movements.
King Ferdinand in Slovakia: through the Eyes of Historical Facts and Fiction
Authors: Dobrikova Maria
Published: June 2024

The article presents less known information from the life of Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. It also points out the differences in the perception of his person in the Bulgarian and Slovak environment. In the introduction, the author mentions the noble family of the Coburgs, from which Ferdinand came, and in the context of the socio-political situation traces his life path from his accession to the Bulgarian throne to his abdication. The work is based on the publications of renowned historians Roman Holec and Jan Rychlík, on the memoirs of Dobri Ganchev Spomeni za knjazheskoto vreme (Memories of princely times), Jaroslav Chudík and Klára Jarunková Horehronský talizman (The Talisman of Horehron), as well as on the historical novel by Anton Hykisch Spomeň si na cára (Remember the Tsar), which has also been translated into Bulgarian.
Some Issues of the “Great terror” Problem in Azerbaijan Historiography
Authors: Jafarova Raisa
Published: June 2024

The main purpose of writing this article is to assess, from the point of view of Azerbaijani historiography, the event known as the “Great Terror” that occurred in the Soviet Union in 1937–1938. The article, using the example of the Republic of Azerbaijan, examines this wave of repression carried out by the head of the USSR, Joseph Stalin, which entailed the murder of a large number of innocent people in all Soviet republics. In the course of the study, a number of questions are posed and attempted to be resolved. First of all, attention is paid to why and when repression occurs and how it begins. At the same time, the role played by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan, Mir Jafar Bagirov, during the repressions is revealed, as his influence on the events, how many people became victims of repressions, and so on. The answers to these questions allow us to fully understand the nature of the Great Terror event and get an idea of the current situation. The materials collected during the study were analyzed, and the results obtained were synthesized, taking into account cause-and-effect relationships. During the study, to obtain more objective results, the opinions of individual researchers are critically evaluated, and, if necessary, the inductive method is used. In particular, the use of the inductive method allows us to obtain a general conclusion from individual facts and fully determine the position of Azerbaijani historiography on this issue. To obtain an overall result, the work of researchers studying repression was classified as research conducted by historians, philologists, journalists, archivists, and relatives of the repressed. Since our scientific direction is in the historical aspect, preference was given to the works of historians, but works written in other directions, depending on the topic, were also involved in the research.
El juego como Estrategia Lúdico Pedagógica para Fortalecer las Habilidades Sociales en Niños de Preescolar
Authors: López Jimenez Luis Miguel , Fuentes Garces Cristian Fabian , Diaz Bernal Jorge Andrés
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo surge de la investigación sobre Las habilidades sociales, estas son el punto de partida de esta investigación que tiene como interés primordial lograr implementar en el aula de clases del grado jardín de la sede Santo Domingo Sabio del colegio Lacides C Bersal. Con este proyecto se busca identificar  cuáles son las estrategias  lúdico Pedagógicas que puedan ser útiles para fortalecer las habilidades sociales en niños de primera infancia. Metodológicamente se define como una investigación cualitativa de tipo fenomenológica, ya que tiene como principio comprender los fenómenos tal como son experimentados por las personas.  La población está representada por 17 niños de grado preescolar y una docente del colegio Santo domingo Sabio.  Los resultados preliminares muestran que los niños a través del juego fortalecen sus habilidades, que su aprendizaje es mucho más asertivo, este refuerza la escucha, toma de decisiones y mejora su autocontrol,  ya que logran comprender mejor las instrucciones, colaborar con sus compañeros y resolver los problemas que se les presenten de una manera más eficaz.
Job Stress Evaluation of Private Banking Employees in Indonesia through the Job Demand-Control Support Model and the Effort-Reward Imbalance Model
Authors: Mahachandra Manik , Nur Hidayah Wahyu Indah
Published: June 2024

Employees of BPR Mekar Nugraha have reported several work-related complaints, including the implementation of additional working hours at the end of the month to complete financial statements, unclear job descriptions, poor workstation arrangements, and high employee turnover. This research aimed to measure the levels of work stress experienced by employees in the banking services sector. The most comprehensive tools for assessing macro-level employee issues across physical, psychological, and social support dimensions are the Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) model and the Job Demand-Control Support (JDCS) model (Karasek Model). These models were utilized through questionnaires to determine the work stress experienced by employees. Both tools yielded similar conclusions. Employees in the Departments of Funding Marketing and Credit Marketing were identified as experiencing the highest levels of stress. The JDCS model categorizes employees under high stress conditions as those exhibiting high strain and isolation. According to the JDCS model, employees without a college degree and those over the age of 30 experience higher job stress. The ERI model identifies employees in the Credit Marketing, Funding Marketing, Cashier, and Customer Service departments as being under high stress, particularly those feeling a sense of despair. Recommendations were then proposed to minimize the work pressure.
Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Herbal (Nelumbo nucifera) Anti-inflammatory Gel for Topical Application
Authors: Keshri Priyanka , Kumar Shivam , Tiwari Pradyumn , Bhargav Gaurav
Published: June 2024

The gels have the safest, easily applicable and most effective due to its directly applicable to the infected part of the skin with minimal adverse effect. This research explores the development and characterisation of an anti-inflammatory gel using lotus stem, a plant that has long been valued for its therapeutic qualities, especially its ability to reduce inflammation. Dried ethanolic extract of lotus stem was carefully blended with essential components like Carbopol 934, propylene glycol 400, methylparaben, propylparaben, and distilled water in precisely the right amounts to create the gel formulation. Triethanolamine was gradually added in order to maintain the ideal pH range (6.8–7.0) for skin compatibility. The developed product was subjected to extensive testing, which included analyses of its physical characteristics, pH, spreadability, viscosity, homogeneity, and potential for skin irritation in animal models. The results highlighted the gel's positive qualities, such as visually-pleasing look, even dispersion, and effective spreadability, indicating bright futures for its use in anti-inflammatory treatment.
Effectiveness of Three-Dimensional Myofascial Release on Lumbar Lordosis in Individuals with Asymptomatic Hyperlordosis: A Placebo Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Welling Aarti , Patil Ashwin , Gunjal Pragati , Naik Priyanka , Hubli Rani
Published: June 2024

Background: Lumbar hyperlordosis is the most prevalent musculoskeletal postural deformity. Maintenance of normal limits of lumbar lordosis is necessary for obtaining an ideal posture. Literature suggests that poor posture results in fascial restriction in which the fascia reorganizes in response to tension. Gross myofascial release (MFR) combined with posterior pelvic tilting exercises proved to be beneficial in improving the lumbar range of motion. Three-dimensional (3D) MFR is a novel approach toward reducing fascial restrictions. However, the literature determining the effects of 3D MFR is still emerging.
Aim: To determine the effect of 3D MFR on a lumbar lordosis angle and lumbar range of motion, in individuals with asymptomatic hyperlordosis.
Method: Participants (n = 30) with hyperlordosis were randomly assigned to either the experimental group receiving 3D MFR (n = 15) or the control group (n = 15) that received sham 3D MFR for six sessions (3 alternate days for 2 weeks). The outcomes were assessed at day 1 and day 6. Lumbar range of motion was assessed using modified-modified Schober’s test and the lumbar lordosis angle was measured using x-ray and flexicurve.
Results: There was significant decrease (p = 0.0001) in the lumbar lordosis angle, increase in the lumbar flexion (p = 0.0001), and decrease in the extension (p = 0.0011) range of motion in the experimental group when compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Lumbar lordosis decreased and the lumbar range of motion increased in the experimental group only with 3D MFR and not with sham 3D MFR. Hence, 3D MFR is an effective method in the correction of lumbar hyperlordosis and improving the lumbar range.
Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) trial number CTRI/2023/03/050340.
Case study of Lithuania: investigation of GHG emissions reduction from municipal solid waste management practices
Authors: Varapnickaitė Ernesta , Vasarevičius Saulius
Published: June 2024

This upcoming article will present a comprehensive case study conducted in Lithuania, focusing on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through innovative municipal solid waste management practices. The research methodically analyze various waste management strategies implemented across Lithuania and their effectiveness in lowering GHG emissions. A significant portion of the study will be devoted to exploring the policy implications of the findings. It will propose actionable recommendations for policymakers, aimed at enhancing the efficacy of waste management systems in reducing environmental footprints. The outcome of this research is a set of data-driven insights that can inform future waste management policies.
Evaluation of environmentally friendly sound absorption materials made from agricultural waste fibers
Authors: Gboe Nuushuun Archie , Grubliauskas Raimondas
Published: June 2024

Agriculture, the world’s largest industry, significantly contributes to the GDP of many developing countries, employing over a billion people and producing 1.3 trillion dollars’ worth of food annually. Despite its economic impact, agriculture generates a substantial 140 billion metric tons of waste globally, necessitating sustainable waste management to reduce CO2 emissions. Natural agricultural waste fibers like coconut fiber, groundnut shell, and sugarcane fiber are explored as eco-friendly alternatives for sound insulation to combat noise pollution. The research investigates their application as sustainable sound-absorbing materials, determining sound absorption coefficients based on the ISO 10534-2 standard. Results indicate coefficients ranging from 0.55 to 0.95 within the 160 Hz to 5000 Hz frequency range. Sugarcane fiber exhibited the most favorable coefficients, reaching 0.95 at 1600 Hz and 0.46 at 800 Hz, followed by coconut fiber with a range of 0.84 at 4000 Hz to 0.57 at 160 Hz. This research highlights the potential of agricultural waste fibers in addressing environmental concerns associated with agricultural waste while providing sustainable solutions for sound absorption.
SPECTRAL METHOD FOR ONE DIMENSIONAL BENJAMIN-BONA-MAHONY-BURGERS EQUATION USING THE TRANSFORMED GENERALIZED JACOBI POLYNOMIAL
Authors: Zhou Yu , Jiao Yujian
Published: June 2024

The Benjamin-Bona-Mahony-Burgers equation (BBMBE) plays a fundemental role in many application scenarios. In this paper, we study a spectral method for the BBMBE with homogeneous boundary conditions. We propose a spectral scheme using the transformed generalized Jacobi polynomial in combination of the explicit fourth-order Runge-Kutta method in time. The boundedness, the generalized stability and the convergence of the proposed scheme are proved. The extensive numerical examples show the efficiency of the new proposed scheme and coincide well with the theoretical analysis. The advantages of our new approach are as follows: (i) the use of the transformed generalized Jacobi polynomial simplifies the theoretical analysis and brings a sparse discrete system; (ii) the numerical solution is spectral accuracy in space.
Computable species descriptions and nanopublications: applying ontology-based technologies to dung beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeinae)
Authors: Montanaro Giulio , Balhoff James , Girón Jennifer , Söderholm Max , Tarasov Sergei
Published: June 2024

Taxonomy has long struggled with analysing vast amounts of phenotypic data due to computational and accessibility challenges. Ontology-based technologies provide a framework for modelling semantic phenotypes that are understandable by computers and compliant with FAIR principles. In this paper, we explore the use of Phenoscript, an emerging language designed for creating semantic phenotypes, to produce computable species descriptions. Our case study centers on the application of this approach to dung beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeinae).

We illustrate the effectiveness of Phenoscript for creating semantic phenotypes. We also demonstrate the ability of the Phenospy python package to automatically translate Phenoscript descriptions into natural language (NL), which eliminates the need for writing traditional NL descriptions. We introduce a computational pipeline that streamlines the generation of semantic descriptions and their conversion to NL. To demonstrate the power of the semantic approach, we apply simple semantic queries to the generated phenotypic descriptions. This paper addresses the current challenges in crafting semantic species descriptions and outlines the path towards future improvements. Furthermore, we discuss the promising integration of semantic phenotypes and nanopublications, as emerging methods for sharing scientific information. Overall, our study highlights the pivotal role of ontology-based technologies in modernising taxonomy and aligning it with the evolving landscape of big data analysis and FAIR principles.
Coproduire un transnationalisme d’État
Authors: Benhaim Yohanan
Published: June 2024

À partir de la guerre du Golfe et ses répercussions en 1990-1991, la présence de populations turkmènes en Irak commence à être perçue comme une ressource pour l’État turc qui y voit un outil de légitimation et de mise en œuvre de sa politique en Irak, et notamment vis-à-vis de la région kurde. L’État turc met alors progressivement en place un « transnationalisme d’État » [Waterbury, 2010], s’appuyant sur la communauté turkmène en Irak pour développer sa politique étrangère. Cet article vise à mettre en évidence comment cette politique est le fruit d’une convergence d’agendas entre acteurs bureaucratiques turcs, réseaux diasporiques turkmènes d’Irak en Turquie et partis politiques turkmènes en Irak. Cette coproduction transnationale de la politique étrangère, au croisement de dynamiques migratoires, diplomatiques et partisanes, favorise l’émergence d’un écosystème institutionnel dédié à la politique turque vis-à-vis de la communauté turkmène d’Irak.
(Dé)politisations patronales, connexions transnationales et politique de naturalisation par entrepreneuriat en Turquie
Authors: Yankaya Dilek
Published: June 2024

Les migrations arabes postrévolutionnaires en Turquie ont provoqué la repolitisation de la politique de nationalité. Le patronat islamique du Müsiad (Association d’industriels et d’hommes d’affaires indépendants) plaide pour la naturalisation de ces migrants par l’entrepreneuriat. Cet article, grâce à l’ethnographie d’un forum patronal, montre comment la coordination transnationale conduite par ce patronat dans un club d’élites depuis des décennies lui permet d’intervenir aujourd’hui dans l’action publique destinée à intégrer ces hommes d’affaires arabes ou musulmans. Si le développement d’un réseau patronal transnational est un prolongement de la politisation locale des hommes d’affaires, la coordination de celui-ci est tributaire d’un travail de dépolitisation de ces connexions usant des portées universalisantes des croyances économiques et religieuses.
Une deuxième vie politique en Turquie
Authors: Naji Aljabzi Mustafa
Published: June 2024

La guerre au Yémen, qui débute à l’été 2014 par la prise de pouvoir des Houthis et s’intensifie en 2015 par une intervention militaire régionale menée par l’Arabie saoudite et les Émirats arabes unis en faveur du gouvernement yéménite internationalement reconnu, a contraint de nombreuses élites yéménites à l’exil. Dans ce contexte, certains membres du parti islamiste Al-Islah ont choisi la Turquie comme lieu d’exil, motivés par des considérations idéologiques, après avoir transité principalement par l’Arabie saoudite. Depuis, une diaspora politiquement et socialement active s’est formée en Turquie. Il convient de noter que le statut de réfugié n’est pas accordé aux Yéménites en Turquie qui y résident légalement au moyen d’autres types de documents : visa de tourisme, d’étudiant, de séjour permanent ou carte humanitaire. Cette communauté, composée d’exilés politiques, d’hommes d’affaires ou d’étudiants et organisée grâce à la capacité organisationnelle du parti Al-Islah bénéficiant de bonnes relations avec les autorités turques, entreprend un militantisme transnational soutenu par un réseau associatif comprenant des organisations solidaires, des médias influents tels que trois chaînes de télévision et des centres d’études, des unions étudiantes, et surtout une structure communautaire appelée jālīah , qui facilite l’action transnationale des Yéménites. Bien que cette communauté englobe des Yéménites de divers horizons politiques et sociaux, les Islahis parviennent à dominer, utilisant l’action diasporique yéménite pour promouvoir leurs objectifs politiques et idéologiques. Ainsi, Al-Islah cherche à se réinventer politiquement en exil.
Aristote et le paradoxe zénonien « à partir de la dichotomie »
Authors: Santoro Alessio
Published: June 2024

Cet article reconstruit la réception d’un paradoxe zénonien formulé « à partir de la dichotomie » dans la Physique et dans la Métaphysique d’Aristote. Dans la Physique , Aristote remarque que ce paradoxe a conduit certains philosophes à poser l’existence de grandeurs indivisibles ( Physique  I, 3) et découvre le présupposé erroné qui produit l’absurdité (VIII, 8). Après avoir montré que ce groupe de philosophes inclut Platon, l’article démontre que, dans la Métaphysique , Aristote invoque explicitement le raisonnement à la base du paradoxe dans le cadre de sa critique de la conception platonicienne et pythagoricienne de l’unité comme substance ( Métaphysique  III, 4). Plus précisément, Aristote retourne contre Platon un « axiome de Zénon » qu’il extrait du paradoxe « à partir de la dichotomie ».
Characterization of solitons in a pseudo-quasi-conformally flat and pseudo- $ W_8 $ flat Lorentzian Kähler space-time manifolds
Authors: Chaturvedi B. B. , Kaushik Kunj Bihari , Bhagat Prabhawati , Khan Mohammad Nazrul Islam
Published: June 2024

The present paper dealt with the study of solitons of Lorentzian Kähler space-time manifolds. In this paper, we have discussed different conditions for solitons to be steady, expanding, or shrinking in terms of isotropic pressure, the cosmological constant, energy density, nonlinear equations, and gravitational constant in pseudo-quasi-conformally flat and pseudo-$ W_8 $ flat Lorentzian Kähler space-time manifolds.
Sobre los epígrafes de La hija del mar (1859). Cartografía intertextual, circulación literaria e «imagen de autora» de la joven Rosalía de Castro
Authors: García Candeira Margarita
Published: June 2024

En 1859 veía la luz, en la imprenta Compañel de Vigo, La hija del mar, la novela de tintes sentimentales con la que Rosalía de Castro se estrenaba en el terreno de la prosa de ficción. La obra constaba de veinte capítulos, todos ellos precedidos por citas extraídas de distintos escritores, en su mayoría extranjeros, plasmadas en castellano o en francés. Este trabajo trata de proponer una identificación razonada de las versiones exactas que manejó Castro, para reflexionar sobre la circulación literaria en la Europa de la segunda mitad del siglo XIX e iluminar hábitos lectores e intervenciones traductoras de la autora que permitan acercarnos a la imagen de autora específica con la que la joven escritora trataba de presentarse en el campo literario de la época.
Hagamos un archivo
Authors: Camusso Mariángeles
Published: June 2024

En este trabajo me propongo reflexionar en clave de ensayo sobre una selección de imágenes viralizadas en redes sociales durante el año 2018, en el contexto de discusión de la Ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo en Argentina. Se inscribe en una serie de indagaciones realizadas sobre diversos corpus de imágenes puestos en circulación en estas redes, inicialmente en Facebook, luego también en Instagram, desde la primera marcha Ni Una Menos, en junio de 2015, en las cuales describimos constantes y transformaciones en los modos de representación hegemónicos de cuerpos, sexualidades y luchas de las mujeres y otras identidades feminizadas. En esta oportunidad pretendo observar ese corpus preguntándome sobre las particularidades de la generación de este archivo y sus inscripciones en las prácticas estético – políticas de los movimientos feministas y de mujeres.
Comparison of National Well-being of Mediterranean Countries in terms of EU: Turkey, Italy, Spain
Authors: Ince Fatma
Published: June 2024

Global developments are leading change by finding answers in various ways for different nations. In addition to technological, economic, and financial developments, psychological and sociological developments also draw attention. While extraordinary situations such as a pandemic, global crises, and famine accelerate change, they inevitably shorten the adaptation process. Considering all developments in terms of different cultures enables us to benefit from the advantages of comparative studies. From this point of view, in this study, the issue of national welfare is discussed in terms of three Mediterranean countries and compared with the EU. In the study, in which the concept of well-being, which is discussed in seven dimensions, is supported by economic indicators, there are statistical differences between countries.
Guidance for the Application of AQAP 2110 within a 9100 Quality Management System
Authors:   G-14 Americas Aerospace Quality Standards Committee (AAQSC)
Published: June 2024

This document has been prepared and issued to provide information and guidance on the application of AQAP 2110 when the Supplier adheres to the provisions of 9100. This document is published as AQAP 2009 Annex F and 9137. It was jointly developed by NATO and industry representatives for use by NATO and industry to facilitate the use and understanding of the relationship between the AQAP 2110 and 9100.
Looking Beyond the Numbers: A Comparison of Operative Self-Efficacy, Supervision, and Case Volume in General Surgery Residency
Authors: Jensen Rachel M. , Anand Ananya , Kearse LaDonna E. , Korndorffer James R.
Published: June 2024

Background A national survey of general surgery residents revealed significant self-assessed deficits in preparation for independent practice, with only 7.7% of graduating postgraduate year 5 residents (n=1145) reporting self-efficacy for all 10 commonly performed operations surveyed.

Objective We sought to understand why this phenomenon occurs. We hypothesized that self-efficacy would be positively correlated with both operative independence and case volume.

Methods We compared 3 independent datasets: case information for the same 10 previously surveyed operations for residents graduating in 2020 (dataset 1), operative independence data obtained through the SIMPL OR app, an operative self-assessment tool (dataset 2), and case volume data obtained through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education National Data Report (dataset 3). Operations were categorized into high, middle (mid), and low self-efficacy tiers; analysis of variance was used to compare operative independence and case volume per tier.

Results There were significant differences in self-efficacy between high (87.7%), mid (68.3%), and low (25.4%) tiers (P=.008 [95% CI 6.2, 32.7] for high vs mid, P<.001 for high vs low [49.1, 75.6], and P<.001 for mid vs low [28.7, 57.1]). The percentage of cases completed with operative independence followed similar trends (high 32.7%, mid 13.8%, low 4.9%, P=.006 [6.4, 31.4] for high vs mid, P<.001 [15.3, 40.3] for high vs low, P=.23 [-4.5, 22.3] for mid vs low). The total volume of cases decreased from high to mid to low self-efficacy tiers (average 91.8 to 20.8 to 11.1) but did not reach statistical significance on post-hoc analysis.

Conclusions In this analysis of US surgical residents, operative independence was strongly correlated with self-efficacy.
Comparing Perceptions of Virtual and In-Person Interviews: Results From a National Survey of Internal Medicine Residents
Authors: Henschen Bruce L , Ratcliffe Temple A. , Alexandraki Irene , Harris Linda , Weinstein Amy R.
Published: June 2024

Background Since 2020, virtual interviews have become the typical way in which applicants assess residency programs. It is unknown whether the change from in-person to virtual interviews has been associated with changes in perceptions of the quality of information gathered by prospective applicants.

Objective To ascertain perspectives on the satisfaction with, quality of, and accuracy of information gathered by internal medicine (IM) residency applicants from virtual and in-person interviews.

Methods Twenty-nine thousand, seven hundred and seventy-six residents from US and Puerto Rico residency programs sitting for the 2022 American College of Physicians Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (IM-ITE) were surveyed. An optional, 5-question survey was administered at the end of the examination. Responses were analyzed based on interview format—virtual (postgraduate year [PGY]-1-2) or in-person (PGY-3)—and PGY.

Results Of 29 776, 23 161 residents responded to the survey (77.8% response rate). Regardless of PGY, respondents reported a high degree of satisfaction with the quality of information gathered from their interview day, though there was a statistically significant difference between virtual and in-person [somewhat/very satisfied: In-person 5938 of 7410 (80.1%); 95% CI [79.2, 81.0] vs virtual 12 070 of 15 751 (76.6%); 95% CI [76.0, 77.3]:P<.001]. Residents in all PGYs reported sessions with residents and one-on-one interviews as the most important factors when creating their rank lists.

Conclusions We found differences in satisfaction and perceptions of the quality of information gathered between IM residents who participated in virtual and in-person interviews. However, regardless of format, most respondents reported satisfaction with their interview experience.
Evaluating the Effectiveness and Adoptability of Mulching Technology to Control Soil Erosion: Case Study of the Nyabugogo Catchment in Rwanda
Authors: Majoro Félicien , Bagaragaza Romuald , Mukamwambali Concilie , Nsengiyumva Philibert , Mutabaruka Jean De Dieu , Buregeya Eric Mbabazi , Uwamahoro Adrien , Nikuze Jacqueline , Twangirimana Athanase
Published: June 2024

This research examines mulching as an effective soil erosion control measure in the Nyabugogo catchment of Rwanda. To assess soil erosion causes, effects, and control, this study made use of literature reviews, interviews, and on-site visits. Findings based on the responses of 96 farmers revealed that intense rainfall (32.4%), soil type (31.7%), and steep slopes (30.7%) are the major contributors to soil erosion, while other factors were found to have a minimal influence of 5.2%. Mulching materials are sourced from crop and vegetative residues and differ in various geographical locations. By using the Universal Soil Erosion Equation (USLE) model to simulate the suggested Soil Erosion Control Measures (SECM), the study observed a significant reduction in soil loss from 35.86 t/ha/y to 17.84 t/ha/y. The use of mulching technology further decreased soil erosion rates to permissible levels, reducing the rate from 17.84 t/ha/y to 9.83 t/ha/y. Based on the results, the study recommends the implementation of the site-specific SECM combined with mulching, drainage channels, and stabilizing grasses on the same farmland to effectively reduce soil erosion to acceptable levels within the Nyabugogo drainage area. The study advocates soil erosion control measures as the optimal choice for enhancing soil productivity while minimizing sedimentation in downstream rivers and lakes
Interrogating the influence of social equity on poverty alleviation in Puntland Somalia
Authors: Jarso Farhiya , Rotich Gladys Chepkirui
Published: June 2024

Eradicating poverty calls for young people being identified as agent of transformation in society. With the prolonged conflict in Somalia since the late 1980s that led to the collapse of the central government in 1991 and the weakening of the political institutions the country has witnessed a complete state of poverty. The study therefore examines the extent to which social equity influences poverty alleviation in Puntland, Somalia. The study adopted the Marxist theory of poverty. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was 28079 households from Puntland, Somalia. A sample size of 394respondents was selected using both stratified and simple random sampling methods to ensure representation of all the age groups in the study sample. Data were collected using questionnaire and in-depth interview. The researchers used both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the data., The mean, standard deviations and skewness were used while for inferential statistics, Pearson’s correlation, analysis of variance and regression coefficient were used. The results shows that there is a significant positive correlation between social equity and poverty alleviation in Puntland Somalia. The results shows that Social Equity has a moderate but statistically significant correlation with poverty alleviation (r = .566**; P < 0.05). Further analysis revealed that a 1% change in social equity would lead to a 31.8% change in poverty alleviation. The study concludes that NGOs should put emphasis on encouraging the youth to engage in social equity activities in order to enhance poverty alleviation in Puntland Somalia. The study recommends that NGOs through the support of the government should embark on social equity programs to empower the youth to actively participate in the development programs especially those focusing on poverty alleviation. The study recommends that those NGOs involved in youth empowerment activities should focus more on the capacity building programs which equips the youth with the relevant skills and knowledge to participate actively in poverty alleviation programs. The study is expected to be beneficial to the youth, the government, the development institutions and the other partners involved with the issues of youth and development.
A CRITICAL REVIEW ON ANTITOXIC FORMULATIONS OF YASHTIMADHU W.S.R TO MAJOR CLASSICS (BRIHATTRAYI) OF AYURVEDA
Authors: Phartyal Mamta , Inchulkar S.R. , Kaushik Yuvraj
Published: June 2024

Ayurveda, an ancient science, relies primarily on natural and organic substances for healthcare. It focuses on the
medicinal properties of plants, metals, minerals, etc., and utilises them to treat the patient. Ayurveda has its
unique treatment principles. Ayurveda consists of 8 branches, one among them is dedicated to the management of
poisons and toxins and is known as Agadtantra. This branch manages all sorts of poisons, whether animal or plant
origin. Today's environment contains many toxic substances, which led to the requirement of various drugs that
can act against these deadly poisons encountered in the daily lives of people in the form of pesticides, pollution,
chemical cosmetics, artificial preservatives and whatnot. Ayurveda has treasures of medicinal plants that have yet
to be fully explored. One such drug is Yashtimadhu or Mulethi. This drug has many pharmacological properties,
and Vishaghna (antitoxic) action is among them. It has been used in various Vishahara formulations by the ancient Acharya. The antitoxic or Vishaghna property of Yashtimadhu is reviewed in this article with the help of
Ayurvedic and modern parameters. The Vishahara formulations of major classics (Brihattrayi), i.e., Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita and Ashtanga Hridya in which Yashtimadhu is used as one of the ingredients has been discussed here.
The Emerging “Metaverse” and Its Implications for International Business
Authors: Stephens Melodena , Mathana  , Morrow Monique Jeanne , McBride Keegan , Mangina Eleni , Havens John C. , Vashishtha Himanshu , Al Hajeri Sumaya
Published: June 2024

This article presents information on the metaverse as a digital space, highlighting areas for further inquiry by international business researchers. The metaverse is an overarching virtual platform, much like the Internet, but with a few key differences. The metaverse is expected to be a massively-scaled, hyper-connected network with seamless real time 2D and 3D connection to the physical world via virtual, augmented, neural, and traditional interfaces. Early examples of the metaverse exist like digital twins, gaming, education, and social networking spaces. If the metaverse comes to maturity over the next 10-15 years, it can be a US$ 8-13 trillion economy.
EXPLORING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT IN E-COMMERCE
Authors: Nikivorov Aleksei
Published: June 2024

Blockchain technology has fundamentally transformed the landscape of digital transactions and data management, deeply influencing the domain of e-commerce. Its integration across various sectors has revolutionized the access to secure, transparent, and efficient transaction mechanisms, thereby promoting financial inclusivity and advancing contemporary business practices. Moreover, blockchain enables enhanced supply chain management, robust data protection, and the decentralization of marketplaces. The purpose of this article is to examine the multi-faceted impacts of blockchain technology on e-commerce effectiveness and to assess its potential as a cornerstone for digital transformation in commercial operations. Utilizing a case study methodology, the research explores practical applications of blockchain in e-commerce, particularly focusing on systems like the IBM Food Trust for improving supply chain transparency and consumer trust. The study employs a comparative
analysis to delineate the effects of blockchain on operational efficiency and consumer satisfaction. While the findings acknowledge the profound short-term benefits of blockchain implementation, they also highlight significant challenges related to scalability and regulatory frameworks that could affect long-term integration. The article concludes that continued innovation and regulatory evolution are essential for blockchain to become a major driver of economic competitiveness and digital transformation in the global market.
Control concurrente en la ejecución de obras públicas
Authors: Gómez Guillén Vladimir Alexis
Published: June 2024

Objetivo. El estudio busca describir la aplicación del control concurrente en la ejecución de obras públicas. Métodos. Se consideró una revisión de la literatura científica para comprender en la actualidad las implicancias del control concurrente en la ejecución de obras públicas, reflexionando sobre el efecto que este tiene, con fines de mejora a través de la aplicación oportuna de acciones preventivas y correctivas. Resultados. Se evidenció que el control concurrente permite un desarrollo óptimo para el cumplimiento de la finalidad pública en la ejecución de obras.  Conclusiones. El control concurrente es un mecanismo establecido por la Contraloría General de la República (CGR) a fin de gestionar la inclusión de acciones preventivas y acciones correctivas. Por ello, estas acciones se deben realizar con mayor frecuencia, para que las obras públicas sean ejecutadas de manera óptima, evitando así la presencia de situaciones adversas.
Funcionalismo y Mecanicismo
Authors: Avellaneda Nicolás
Published: June 2024

El texto analiza las perspectivas del mecanicismo y el funcionalismo en el marco de la filosofía de las ciencias cognitivas, atendiendo a la multiplicidad de posiciones que se han suscitado a lo largo de los años. Buscaremos reconstruir tres posiciones: la de Bechtel y Mundale (1999), que critica la tesis de la realizabilidad múltiple de lo mental, y la de Weiskopf (2011) y Chirimuuta (2014), que defiende esta tesis, y la de Piccinini y Craver (2011), que busca integrar ambas perspectivas. Piccinini y Craver argumenta que las explicaciones funcionales son, en última instancia, mecanicistas, mientras que Bechtel y Mundale rechaza la idea de la realizabilidad múltiple, basándose en la correlación entre la actividad cerebral y los procesos psicológicos. Por otro lado, Weiskopf y Chirimuuta defienden la tesis de la realizabilidad múltiple de lo mental, mostrando cómo los modelos no-mecanicistas, como los cognitivos, pueden ser explicativos sin necesidad de recurrir a una estructura cerebral detallada.
Analisis Efektivitas Bantuan Sosial (Bansos) dalam mengatasi Kemiskinan di Indonesia
Authors: Salsabila Nanda , Muna Nilna , Pradana Vikko Hilmi , Nurcahya Wirawan Firman
Published: June 2024

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the influence of social assistance in overcoming poverty in Indonesia. The poverty rate in Indonesia has reached an alarming number so that the government has issued various social assistance to ease the burden on the poor, but in reality, many distributions of social assistance are not on target. The method used in this study is a library study with secondary data obtained from various sources including literature, research reports, and official government documents relevant to this topic. The results of this study indicate that social assistance issued by the government is less effective in eradicating poverty in Indonesia, but the government needs to continue the social assistance program so that it can help the burden of poor families and reduce the number of poor people in Indonesia. Of the various social assistance issued by the government, the Family Hope Program (PKH) is one of the social assistance programs that is considered effective in helping to realize community welfare. The main obstacles that make the achievement of this social assistance less than optimal are inaccurate data on prospective recipients, political interests that target the poor, and limited evaluation. The distribution of social assistance needs to be improved, a more comprehensive program is needed, as well as structured synergy and coordination between all officers and stakeholders so that social assistance can help the poor people who should be the target in order to be able to free the poor from poverty.
Investigating the Impact of Professional Training on Senior University Students in Uzbekistan: Kimyo International University Senior Students' Perceptions
Authors:   Lecturer at Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT) Tourism Department, Moustafa Ossama , Isakdjanova Munojat ,   Lecturer at Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT) Tourism Department, Basyoni Ahmed ,   Lecturer at Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT) English Language Department
Published: June 2024

This research aims to examine how senior students at Uzbekistan's Kimyo International University (KIUT) benefit from professional training in terms of their professional development. The study aims to determine how senior university students' professional development is affected by workplace training, and secondly, how professional training affects the development of senior university students' career skills. A qualitative research strategy is used in the study's methodology. The semi-structured interview is the tool used for qualitative research. Eight seniors from Tashkent's Kimyo International University (KIUT) participated in the qualitative method's semi-structured interview. After interviewing eight key participants from Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT), the researchers preferred the reflexive thematic analysis method for analyzing the interview transcripts. Students' training contributes to senior students' professional development, as indicated by the qualitative findings. According to this research, training also helps students hone their interpersonal and professional skills, which are crucial for their future employment. Participants' knowledge, practices, and professional community were positively impacted, and their potential in the training workplaces was enhanced, by the direct impacts of training content emphasis, active learning, and follow-up. Perceived knowledge, practice, professional, and interpersonal skills had a significant influence on students' practice and learning outcomes, which in turn affected the effectiveness of the training programs. Findings from this research have important implications for professional development and the acquiring of practical skills among university seniors. In addition, senior-year students at universities may benefit greatly from internships and other forms of professional training to hone their interpersonal and professional competence. Nevertheless, in order to determine the efficacy of professional training in enhancing career skills and 21st-century skills, longitudinal studies with more representative samples are required.
Healthcare Industries' Capital Structure Determinants: Evident Listed Companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchang
Authors:   Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, The State University of Jakarta, Baroto Yatmoko , Manurung Adler Hayman ,   University of Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya - Indonesia, Buhdadi Agung Darmawan ,   Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, The State University of Jakarta, Yusuf Muhammad ,   Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, The State University of Jakarta
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this paper is to examine the capital structure and its determinants within the Health Industry in Indonesia. Utilizing a panel data model, this study analyzes the financial data of Healthcare Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, covering the period from 2017 to 2023, with data processing conducted using the Evieus Software version 13 application. The findings confirm the dominant role of firm-specific factors, indicating that Company Growth, Profitability, Asset Tangibility, and Revenue Volatility significantly affect Book Leverage (BL), while Company Size has a notable effect of 17%. This research provides a novel contribution by focusing on the capital structure analysis specialized in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Indonesia, an area that has not been extensively explored before
Free Vibration Analysis of Timoshenko Sandwich Beam Tapered Along Thickness and Width Resting on Pasternak Foundation
Authors: Madhusmita Pradhan  , Nabakishor Dang  , Pusparaj Dash  , Prasanta Kumar Pradhan  , Madhumita Mohanty
Published: June 2024

This study delves into the analysis of the free vibration characteristics of a Timoshenko sandwich beam tapered along both width and thickness, subjected to an axially pulsing load on a Pasternak foundation. Integral to this investigation are the comprehensive considerations of energy expressions encompassing bending, axial deformation, kinetic energy, and strain energy induced by transverse shear stress. Subsequently, the differential equations governing the system, along with the associated boundary conditions, are deduced utilizing Hamilton's principle, followed by their non-dimensionalization. Leveraging series solutions from prior research that satisfy these equations and boundary conditions, each coordinate of the system is addressed. In the quest for a deeper understanding, Galerkin’s energy principle is employed to derive matrix expressions for key parameters such as mass and stiffness. Utilizing these matrices, Eigenvalues are computed to ascertain the natural frequencies of the system. The findings are presented through a series of graphical representations, elucidating the influence of various system parameters.
Haçlı Seferlerinde Kuşatma
Authors: Ergin Abdurrahim
Published: June 2024

Haçlı Tarihi aynı zamanda bir savaşlar tarihidir. Haçlıların 1099 yılında bölgeye gelişleriyle başlayan Haçlı Savaşları, bu devletler ayakta olduğu sürece neredeyse aralıksız bir şekilde devam etmiştir. Bu mühim tarihi vakıanın tam olarak anlaşılması için yakın dönemde pek çok çalışma yapılmıştır. Aydın USTA tarafından kaleme alınan Haçlı Seferlerinde Kuşatma isimli eser bunlardan biridir. Çalışma, Haçlı Seferleri süresince yapılan kuşatma savaşlarını ele almaktadır.