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ANALISIS REKRUTMEN DAN SELEKSI TERHADAP KINERJA CREW DI KAPAL BENDERA KOREA SELATAN
Authors: SIDJABAT SONYA , PARDEDE RUDI JOHANNES TARNAMA
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis bagaimana rekrutmen dan seleksi crew PT Java Marina Indoensia terhadap kinerja crew di kapal bendera Korea Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif verifikatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah hasil dari kuesioner crew PT Java Marina Indonesia tahun 2022, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 38 crew. Metode kuantitatif ini dilakukan melalui alat analisis regresi linier berganda. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa analisis rekrutmen memiliki nilai signifikan 0,002 < 0,05 dan nilai thitung > ttabel (3,423 > 2,028) maka H0 ditolak Ha diterima, yang diartikan rekrutmen bepengaruh terhadap kinerja crew. Sedangkan seleksi memiliki nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05 dan nilai thitung > ttabel (3,886 > 2,028) maka H0 ditolak Ha diterima, yang diartikan bahwa seleksi bepengaruh terhadap kinerja crew. Dilihat dari nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 58,3% yang artinya variabel Rekrutmen (X1) dan Seleksi (X2) terhadap Kinerja Crew (Y) sebesar 58,3% dan sisanya 41,7% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lainnya.
La inversión de la carga de la prueba en materia laboral.
Authors: Tapia Rivera Enma Teresita
Published: September 2023

Obtener la prueba para que un trabajador pueda demostrar un hecho en un proceso laboral siempre ha sido un desafío. El presente trabajo busca ofrecer soluciones a estos hechos que se han transformado en un problema para la parte más débil de la relación laboral. Se destacaron las principales dificultades que tienen los trabajadores al probar los hechos alegados. Luego, se analizaron un grupo de sentencias de la Corte Nacional del Ecuador que han permitido que muchos hechos que antes quedaban sin indemnización hoy puedan ser efectivamente probados. A través de este análisis, se planteó la solución que se cree más adecuada al caso, la cual permite de alguna manera eliminar la relación asimétrica entre empleador y trabajador. Aplicando la filosofía social del derecho del trabajo, se ha presentado la opinión de que parte de la respuesta para abordar este problema, es invertir la carga de la prueba al empleador.
Análisis y comentarios de la Sentencia dictada en el Proceso Penal Nº- 02281-2016-00074.
Authors: Caicedo Aldaz Mercedes Johanna
Published: September 2023

En este artículo se aborda la facultad que tiene la Corte Nacional de Justicia para revisar sentencias de condena ejecutoriadas que posean un error de hecho, incluso de aquellas que provengan de procesos en los que el inculpado hubiere aceptado un acuerdo de pena, aceptando su responsabilidad, tomando como punto de partida la sentencia 02281-2016-00074 emitida por la Corte Nacional de Justicia. Y para ello: en primer lugar, se analizará la naturaleza de los mecanismos que ponen fin a un proceso de manera anticipada. En segundo lugar, la naturaleza del recurso de revisión sus límites y alcances. En tercer lugar, los antecedentes de la sentencia 02281-2016-00074 y los motivos por los que se arribó a la decisión hoy estudiada. Y en cuarto lugar las salidas que puede tener un órgano colegiado cada vez que se presenten situaciones injustas.
Estabilidad laboral del trabajador que tiene a su cargo la manutención de persona con discapacidad
Authors: Muñoz Subía Katerine
Published: September 2023

En el presente artículo se procedió a analizar la sentencia número dictada por la Sala Especializada de lo Laboral de la Corte Nacional de Justicia, en el juicio No. 09359-202-00162. Dentro del análisis realizado a la resolución de casación, se evidencia que, en esta, se reconoce los legítimos derechos de una trabajadora que tiene a su cargo la manutención de una persona con discapacidad, los cuales no pueden verse afectados por falta del trámite para acreditar tal condición, dado que ello no implica inexistencia de la situación de discapacidad, si tal condición es evidente. Así mismo, con base en la resolución anteriormente mencionada, se ha realizado una reflexión sustentada en la argumentación jurídica y en la interpretación del derecho al trabajo. Por ello el objetivo investigación ha sido desarrollar el análisis doctrinal y jurisprudencial de la sentencia de referencia.
El Delito de Lavado de Activos sometido al conocimiento de la Corte Nacional de Justicia.
Authors: Córdova Ochoa Felipe Esteban
Published: September 2023

Bajo la estructura típica del delito de lavado de activos, la ley penal representa el conjunto de operaciones destinadas a incorporar los fondos provenientes de actividades ilícitas, al flujo monetario de la economía nacional o internacional. Se denomina “lavado”, porque las operaciones comprendidas en la descripción de este delito, tienen por finalidad ocultar el origen de los activos, para permitir que ellos sean aprovechados. Dada la estructura compleja de este tipo penal, se han generado debates en torno al alcance de los elementos que configuran su tipicidad, sobre todo, en el aspecto objetivo; por esa razón, este trabajo tiene como objetivo principal, delimitar el alcance de este tipo penal, para tal efecto, se utilizará como método, el análisis de una sentencia emitida dentro de un caso  emblemático, sustanciado ante el más alto Tribunal de justicia ordinaria del Ecuador, que involucró de manera directa a un ex funcionario de alto rango del gobierno nacional. A la luz de este estudio, se podrá acceder a una mejor comprensión a lo que se refiere al lavado de activos como un delito autónomo, y su aportación en el crimen organizado, conllevando a graves consecuencias en la economía nacional y transnacional.
La naturaleza jurídica del sustituto del contribuyente
Authors: Aguilera Quezada Jorge Fernando
Published: September 2023

La investigación se enfoca en desentrañar la verdadera naturaleza del sustituto del contribuyente, con énfasis en el modelo ecuatoriano, para ayudar a esclarecer los efectos que produce su presencia dentro de la relación jurídico tributaria. La metodología utilizada es de tipo descriptiva-inductiva, la cual facilitará, mediante el estudio de las particularidades de esta figura, la determinación de su real esencia. La investigación arroja como principal resultado que el sustituto representa una categoría independiente dentro de la sujeción pasiva de la relación jurídico tributaria, que no debe ser confundida con los agentes de retención y percepción, quienes, en unos casos son responsables y, en otros, son sustitutos del contribuyente. Como conclusión, se propone una reforma de la parte general del Código Tributario, que defina acertadamente la sustitución tributaria.
La Constitución como limite al ius puniendi en un Estado Constitucional de Derecho
Authors: Saquicela Rodas Iván Patricio , Chica Mejía Karen Nina
Published: September 2023

El objetivo principal del presente ensayo consiste en efectuar un análisis del derecho a punir, como potestad sancionadora y forma concreta de castigo que ejercita el Estado hacia los ciudadanos que atentan contra el orden normativo establecido, análisis que se realiza tomando como elemento limitador, la Constitución de la República, concebida como el mecanismo que permite garantizar la efectiva vigencia del Estado de Derechos y Justicia Social, tanto más que por imperativo de la ley, todo sistema estatal penal necesariamente debe contar con un medio de control y organización social apegado a los preceptos que la norma suprema promueve y que permitan restringir una potencial sobreutilización o transgresión del Ius Puniendi.

Dentro del presente trabajo se utilizarán métodos netamente teóricos que consisten en la revisión de libros, textos legales y fallos de la jurisprudencia comparada. Se emplearán citas doctrinarias de autores de amplio reconocimiento y trayectoria en el campo de estudio que constituyen un aporte al objeto de la investigación.
Importancia de la academia en la función judicial
Authors: Morales Ordoñez Gilda Rosana
Published: September 2023

La relación entre la Función Judicial y la Academia es crucial para tener un sistema legal y de justicia efectivo y eficaz.  Ambas instituciones desempeñan roles distintos pero interconectados en la búsqueda de la justicia, el desarrollo del derecho y la mejora del sistema legal en su conjunto.
Penerapan Algoritma Sollin Pada Jaringan Kabel Telkom Tanjung Selor Berbantu Maple
Authors: Syahdan St , Efendy Ahyar , Pornawasari Tias
Published: September 2023

Teori graf merupakan salah satu cabang matematika sebenarnya sudah ada sejak lebih dari dua ratus tahun yang silam. Terdapat beberapa algoritma untuk menyelesaikan masalah pohon merentang minimum. Pada penelitian ini akan menggunakan Algoritma Sollin. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana penerapan algoritma sollin pada jaringan kabel Telkom Tanjung Selor berbantu matlab. Adapun tujuan yang diharapkan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Penerapan algoritma sollin pada jaringan kabel Telkom Tanjung Selor berbantu matlab. Algoritma Sollin merupakan suatu metode yang digunakan untuk mencari dan membentuk pohon merentang minimum.  Dari data yang diperoleh dibuat dalam bentuk tabel, kemudian dari tabel tersebut akan dibuat gambar jalur dengan titik sumber PT. Telkom sampai ke semua ujung titik. Dari gambar jaringan kabel Telkom tersebut diketahui adanya 17 titik dan 16 sisi yang menghubungkan setiap titik. Berdasarkan dari gambar jaringan kabel Telkom tersebut akan dicari pohon rentang minimum menggunakan Algoritma Sollin. Hasil dari perhitungan menggunakan Algoritma Sollin berbantu Maple menghasilkan nilai minimum yang sama dengan bobot 5.731 m dengan kata lain pengujian ini telah menghemat kabel sepanjang  m dari total jarak yaitu  m.
ASAL-USUL, UNSUR-UNSUR DAN PROSES PENCIPTAAN ALAM SEMESTA SERTA KETERATURAN YANG MENGATURNYA DALAM PERSPEKTIF PARADIGMA PARĀVIDYĀ-APARĀVIDYĀ
Authors: Prasanthy Devi Maheswari
Published: September 2023

Banyak sarjana mendefinisikan bahwa “ilmu adalah pengetahuan sistematis tentang fisika atau dunia material yang diperoleh melalui pengamatan dan percobaan”. Sehingga di luar definisi itu dipandang bukan ilmu. Belakangan ini disadari definisi seperti itu tidak dapat memenuhi semua kebutuhan manusia akan ilmu pengetahuan yang meliputi kebutuhan lahiriah dan rohaniah. Mānava Dharmaśastra V.109; “Tubuh dibersihkan dengan air, pikiran disucikan dengan kebenaran, dan jiwa manusia dengan pelajaran suci dan tapa brata, serta kecerdasan dengan pengetahuan yang benar”.

Memahami kebutuhan manusia terhadap ilmu pengetahuan yang holisik inilah, maka Veda menyediakan fasilitas keduanya yang dinyatakan oleh Mundaka Upaniśad sebagai paradigma Parāvidyā dan Aparāvidyā. Keunggulan paradigma Parāvidyā dan Aparāvidyā adalah tingkat ketelitiannya dan keunggulan aksiologinya. Jika dunia ilmu pengetahuan sepakat menggunakan paradigma Parāvidyā dan Aparāvidyā, maka dunia tidak akan dieksploitasi liar. Sehingga ada jaminan aksiologis atas keselamatan manusia dari bencana egoisme dalam mengeksploitasi dunia.

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif, objek studinya adalah studi pustaka atas pandangan para ilmuan terhadap proses terciptanya alam semesta dan hubungannya dengan manusia. Data-data diperoleh melalui berbagai pustaka yang relevan dengan penelitian ini. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori-teori Advaita Vedānta, dan teknik analisa data digunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa para ilmuwan di era post-modern sekarang ini perlu mempertimbangkan satu paradigma baru yang mana di dalam Veda disebut paradigma Parāvidyā dan Aparāvidyā. Paradigma inilah yang digadang-gadang menjadi paradigma holistik oleh para ilmuwan post-modern. Walaupun paradigma ini adalah paradigma purba dalam Veda, namun dibutuhkan oleh dunia modern.
READING BHAGAVAD-GῙTĀ BUILDING RESILIENCE AND ABILITY TO GET OUT OF SUFFERING
Authors: Istriyanti Ni Luh Arick
Published: September 2023

Literacy of the Hindu scriptures, namely Bhagavad-gῑtā, is proven to be able to build resilience and the ability to get out of suffering. This study measures the Resilience and Coping Strategy of Bhagavad-gῑtā readers in Bali. The results showed that the motive and frequency in reading Bhagavad Gita together played a role in resilience. The results showed that the the Bhagavad-gῑtā readers’ resilience was influenced by 41.5% by the motive (the inner desire to read Bhagavad-gῑtā) and the frequency of reading Bhagavad-gῑtā. Apart from that, the coping strategy are also valuable for Bhagavad-gῑtā readers. The Resilient and Coping strategy together have a massive role for individuals to survive and even find a way out during difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This notion also proves that literacy has real impacts on its readers, such as building strength, endurance and ability to get out of crisis. In addition, suicide is not an option in a crisis, as many people do.
ĪŚVARA TATTWA: PROLEGOMENA ANTARAREALITASABSOLUTDANPERSONALITIBRAHMAN
Authors: Ida Bagus Putu Adnyana  , I Gede Suwantana
Published: September 2023

The understanding of Īśvara which is still ambiguous among Hindus makes researchersfeel the need to conduct research on these religion issues. The urgency in this research is toexamine in depth the conception of Īśvara so that it can contribute to Hindus as a whole inunderstanding the concept of Īśvara. This research is a qualitative research with an interpretivedescriptive approach that refers to the Hermeneutic theory. This theory is used because most ofthe discussion in this research seeks to interpret the arguments in the sacred literature to supportthe findings in this research. There are two major discussions in this research, namely related totheconceptof ĪśvaraasabsoluterealityandtheconceptofĪśvaraasthepersonalityofBrahman.The conception of Īśvara in the Brahman perspective as absolute reality means that Īśvara is thesupreme entity itself which does not have any attributes and is not affected by guna or maya. Sothat the quality is in the transcendent esoteric dimension. In contrast to Īśvara as an absolutereality,intheperspectiveofĪśvaraasthepersonalityofBrahmanitisexplainedthatĪśvaraispartof Brahman which is equipped with attributes, tasks, functions, and attributes. So that its levelcannot be equated with Brahman as an absolute reality. This is due to the influence of use andmaya.So itsposition isintheexotericdimensionwhich isimmanent.
TEO-EDUKASI AJARAN VEDA DALAM GEGURITAN SUCITA
Authors: I Ketut Donder  , Prasanthy Devi Maheswari
Published: September 2023

Beberapa tahun lalu seseorang dianggap sukses oleh masyarakat jika orang itu memiliki pedidikan yang tinggi.Tetapi, belakangan masyarakat tidak lagi menilai bahwa orang yang memiliki pendidikan tinggi dianggap sukses.Jadi, pendidikan tinggi bukan ukuran kesuksesan bagi masyarakat sekarang.Sebagian besar masyarakat menilai kesuksesan seseorang ber-dasarkan jumlah kekayaan yang dimiliki.Realitas ini benar-benar bukti dari kebenaran ajaran Veda terutama tentang ajaran Catur Yuga (empat era waktu yang bersifat berputar secara berulang).Sesuai dengan Catur Yuga saat ini disebut dengan Kaliyuga, yaitu zaman material-listis; uang, artha, kekayaan adalah kreteria kesuksesan dan kemuliaan seseorang.Era Kaliyuga sesungguhnya tidak jelek jika dilaksanakan oleh manusia secara baik dan benar.Sesungguhnya era Kaliyuga adalah implementasi ajaran agama dan praktik teologi-teologi setiap agama direalisasikan dalam nilai-nilai kemanusiaan.

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif, pendekatan dan sekaligus teori yang diguna-kan adalah Fenomenologi serta teori Terjemahan.Lokus penelitian bersifat global meliputi semua fenomena yang terkait dan dapat dikaitkan dengan pendidikan di dunia dan terutama di Indonesia.Data kualitatif yang diperoleh dengan analisis kualitatif.Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa kompe-tensi ilmu dan skill yang dimiliki oleh setiap peserta didik harus seimbang dengan kompe-tensi spiritualnya. Jika tidak, akan banyak sarjana yang durjana yang tidak peduli sama sekali dengan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan.
GLOBALISASI DAN ANCAMANNYA BAGI KETAHANAN NASIONAL DALAM ASPEK IDEOLOGI
Authors: Gunawijaya Titra , Gami Sandi Untara I Made
Published: September 2023

Globalization as a phase of change carried out by people in various parts of the world, in which countries, regions, and communities are connected to each other in various fields. The blurring of geographical boundaries is the hallmark of globalization, this encourages wider information exchange. This paper discusses the threat of globalization that affects national resilience on ideological aspects using the Ethnography Content Analysis (ECA) method. The ease of access to information was also used by terrorist groups to spread radical ideologies using the pretext of the struggle to defend religion. They recruit their Muslims and make religion a protective shield. At this level, terrorist groups have become a threat to national resilience, because its existence can threaten the safety of the community through bombing actions carried out in various places. Besides, this group has also infused people with a radical ideology that has disrupted the country’s sovereignty with their desire to uphold Islamic law in Indonesia.
GURU BHAKTI DALAM TAITTRIYA UPANISAD
Authors: Ni Luh Ratna Sari  , I Gede Suwantana
Published: September 2023

Guru is a central position in the spiritual world. Spiritual learning without teacher guidance will have no impact. In the Upanishads, the teacher is the key to the success of a student. Those who learn from a teacher, spiritual development can be known stages. One of the texts that discusses the importance of the teacher's presence in the spiritual tradition is the Taittiriya Upanisad. This work descriptively describes how devotion to the teacher is good and right so that it has a direct impact on spiritual success. The teacher is a god who has the form of an id on the face of the earth. From the teacher spiritual lessons can be transferred and transformed into students. Gurus are those who understand the teachings of the Vedas (srotriya) and who have experienced self-realization/merge with Brahman (brahmanistha). The teacher becomes a guide because he has directly experienced the highest consciousness. Likewise, the teacher is able to teach it in accordance with the development of students' awareness. On that basis the teacher deserves respect, and with the respect given, the spiritual process can run optimally.
Pengaruh Penerapan E-Kinerja dan Tunjangan Kinerja terhadap Kinerja di Mediasi Motivasi Kerja
Authors: Karrang Yohanis T. , Tuhumena Ruben , Syauta Jack
Published: September 2023

This study aims at the effect of implementing e-performance and performance allowances on performance in the mediation of work motivation in employees at the Agricultural Technology Assessment Center (BPTP) Papua. Research Objectives: 1. Effect of e-performance on work motivation, 2. Effect of performance allowances on employee motivation, 3. Effect of work motivation on employee performance, 4. Direct and indirect effects of e-performance through intervening work motivation on employee performance, 5. The direct and indirect effects of performance allowances through intervening work motivation on the performance of employees of the Papua Agricultural Technology Study Center. The number of samples is 41 people, the sampling technique uses saturated samples. Test the direct effect hypothesis and the Sobel test with SPSS 23. The results of the study: 1. E-performance has a positive and significant effect on employee motivation at AIAT Papua. 2 Performance Allowances have a positive and significant effect on employee motivation at BPTP Papua. 3 Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. 4 E-Performance directly has no significant positive effect on employee performance, while indirectly e-Performance through Work Motivation has a significant effect on employee performance at AIAT Papua. 5 Performance Allowances directly have a significant positive effect on BPTP Papua employee performance, while indirectly Performance Allowances through work motivation have a significant effect on BPTP Papua employee performance.
Analisis Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai
Authors: Pasaribu Lisbeth Vrike , Arfusau Wilhelmina A. I.
Published: September 2023

The study aims to (1) determine the effect of simultaneous significant level of organizational culture, motivation for Employee Performance BPKB Papua. (2) To know abaut which variables that have a dominant influence among variables level of organizational culture, employee motivation to Performance BPKB Papua Provice.The research method using sampling survey with random sampling technique using 32 employees BPKB Papua Province. Analysis of the data used by using multiple regression statistics. The hypothesis is (1) The suspect there is a significant effect simultaneously between the culture of the organizational, the motivation for Employee Performance BPKB Papua Province. (2) Allegedly level of organizational culture has a dominant effect compared with the motivation, the Employee Performance BPKB Papua Province.The results showed that: (1) the independent variables include organizational culture, motivation, have significant impact to the Employee Performance BPKB Papua Province. It is evident from the magnitude of the coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.667 means that the contribution of organizational culture, motivation for Employee Performance BPKB Papua Province of 0.667 % and the remaining 32,3 % is influenced by other variables outsite the model study. And Strengthened by the results obtained by ANOVA test count F-30.451>F table is 2.53 then the first hypothesis is accepted (2) In partial variable organization culture has the most dominant influence test results t count 4.432 and partial regression coefficient of 0.717 (71.7 %), for the variable t = 2.577 and partial regression coefficient of 0.353 (35.3%) so that the second hiotesis unsubstantiated.
Antioxidant-Mediated Modulation of Bacterial Antibiotic Susceptibility
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra State, India, Patil Dr. Santosh Shankar , Patil Dr Vaishali Santosh ,   Professor, Department of Biochemistry, D Y Patil Medical College, Kolhapur, Maharashtra State, India, Naik Dr. Nilima Sanjay ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Dental College, Sangli, Maharashtra State, India, Gadgil Dr. Mrs. Shubhangi ,   Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra State, India
Published: September 2023

Background: Fluoroquinolones like Ciprofloxacin are broad-spectrum antibiotics. They act on targeted bacteria by interfering with DNA replication, leading to the generation of free radicals which ultimately contribute to bacterial death. Conversely, dietary antioxidant supplements are commonly prescribed during the course of infection treatment. Co-administration of a multivitamin preparation alongside fluoroquinolones might play a role in fluoroquinolone treatment failure. Objectives: Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of antioxidants like vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin B12 on the action of ciprofloxacin against various standard bacterial strains and ciprofloxacin-sensitive clinical isolates. Methods: The antibacterial activity of ciprofloxacin in the absence and presence of these antioxidants was assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method and by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration. Results: All strains tested in the study demonstrated sensitivity to ciprofloxacin alone. However, when vitamin C, E, or B12 was incorporated into the test medium, all strains exhibited significantly smaller zones of inhibition and elevated MIC ranges compared to ciprofloxacin alone. Conclusion: The generation of reactive oxygen species during the antibacterial action of ciprofloxacin on bacterial cells was either diminished or attenuated after supplementing the media with vitamin C, E, or B12. These antioxidants acted as free radical scavengers, protecting bacterial cells from the effects of generated free radicals. As the presence of antioxidants in the environment modulates the action of ciprofloxacin, the ingestion of these antioxidants should be closely monitored during the treatment course.
Correlation between Diabetes Mellitus and Dyslipidemia Incidence in Center of Iraq
Authors:   College of Education for Pure Sciences, Section of Postgraduation Studies, University of Karbala, Iraq, Abbas Saly Naser , Alwan Tahreer Shannan ,   College of Education for Pure Sciences, Section of Postgraduation Studies, University of Karbala, Iraq, Hassan Saif M. ,   College of Education for Pure Sciences, Section of Postgraduation Studies, University of Karbala, Iraq
Published: September 2023

Background: Dyslipidemia is more common in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), increasing their susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This study aims to investigate the association between serum lipid profile and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and the significance of HbA1c as a marker of dyslipidemia in T2DM. Method: A retrospective cross-sectional study enrolled 500 patients from the Center of Diabetes and Endocrine Glands in Karbala, Iraq. Participants were selected if they had regular visits with their doctors and up-to-date data in the system. Results: Among the participants, 230 (46.0%) were male and 270 (54.01%) were female, with an age range of 40-49 years representing the highest proportion (36.8%). Out of the participants, 278 (55.6%) had severely elevated HbA1c (=10%), and half of them had moderately elevated (250-299 mg/dL) random blood sugar levels. Among the total participants, 98 (42.6%) were males, with 36 (15.7%) of them being 50 years old or older. Among females, a total of 86 (31.9%) were within the age range of 40-49 years. Regarding marital status, 33 (46.5%) were single, out of which 17 (23.9%) were within the age range of 20-29 years. Among the married participants (151 in total, representing 35.5% of the total), the majority (53, 12.5% of the married participants) were aged 50 or older. Conclusion: HbA1c exhibits a direct and significant correlation with total cholesterol within the lipid profile.
Wackenroder’s “Phantasies” about Art as a Manifest of Romantic Aesthetics
Authors: Bychkov Victor
Published: September 2023

Wackenroder is a Romantic author of a metaphysical-religious orientation. For him, the creator of art and its most adequate perceiving subject is God. As for art, he sees it as most tightly connected to religion, for both help the human being to rise from the earthly hassle to the heavenly sphere. The art of all times and nations contains a common essence – the beautiful – which is expressed in a variety of ways. Therefore the human being is capable of learning how to see beauty in any art medium. Wackenroder speaks of two symbolic languages that help the human being grasp heavenly matters: the language of nature and the language of art. Creativity is based on inspiration, which is a divine gift. In creating their art artists must begin with nature and present it in a transformed way. The process of creativity begins in the inner world of the artist, when he or she constructs a future painting in its completeness. The contemplation of a work of art is like prayer. Therefore perception of art requires specific training. Before contact with art, the recipient must initiate in him or herself the ability to perceive the beautiful and sublime. The grasping of a true work of art is inexhaustible. Every act of contemplating an artwork reveals to our soul something new. The process of perception of art is enthusiastic in nature; Wackenroder presents it as a confession of our spirit. In his musical aesthetics the place of honor belongs to the spiritual content of music. In painting Wackenroder most highly esteems the pacifying art of Rafael, the allegorical art of Michelangelo, and the cognitive art of Leonardo Da Vinci.
Remote Learning (Distance Education) is Not New; it Has a Pre-COVID History
Authors: Knipe Sally
Published: September 2023

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic governments across the world closed schools, forcing billions of students to undertake their education remotely. Despite the attention this situation received, learning at a geographical distance from the teacher is not a new form of schooling.
Distance learning, or distance education as it is also known, can be traced back to the introduction of compulsory education. This article examines the development of distance learning in Australia, and the adoption of communication technologies that have assisted this form of schooling to
expand and diversify.
Partial Ankle Arthroplasty: Talus Resurfacing for Mild-to-Moderate Osteoarthritis and Talus Hemiarthroplasty for Complex Osteochondral Lesions
Authors: Žlak Nik , Kolar Matic , Mujanović Nedim , Drobnič Matej
Published: September 2023

Background: We present prospective short-term results of a limited patient series treated with two innovative partial ankle arthroplasties: talar dome resurfacing for mild-to-moderate ankle osteoarthritis and talar shoulder hemiarthroplasty for chronic medial osteochondral lesions of the talus.

Methods: Eleven patients underwent talus resurfacing and six patients had talar hemiarthroplasty. The outcome was followed by patient-reported measures and by pursuing serious adverse events or implant failures over a 2-year period. Progression of ankle osteoarthritis, peri-implant bone changes, and implant migration were followed radiographically.

Results: Active dorsiflexion increased from 3° to 10° in resurfacing and from 15° to 22° in hemiarthroplasty. Patient-reported ankle function, quality of life, and activity level tended to improve only slightly after resurfacing (cumulative Foot and Ankle Outcome Score, from 41 to 42; Foot and Ankle Ability Measures for daily activities [FAAM-ADL], from 43 to 46; EQ-5D-3L time trade-off, from 0.38 to 0.39; Tegner activity scale score, from 1.6 to 2.0) but moderately after hemiarthroplasty (cumulative Foot and Ankle Outcome Score, from 58 to 68; FAAM-ADL, from 37 to 71; EQ-5D-3L time trade-off, from 0.53 to 0.72; Tegner activity scale score, from 3.1 to 3.1). No implant-related radiographic changes, implant failures, or implant-related revision surgeries were recorded.

Conclusions: Based on a small and heterogeneous prospective case series, both partial ankle implants investigated were safe and stable over 2-year follow-up, without any radiographic osteoarthritis progression of the remaining joint. However, patient-reported ankle function, quality of life, and activity level showed a tendency toward only minor improvement after resurfacing but a moderate increase after hemiarthroplasty.
Postsynaptic mitochondria are positioned to support functional diversity of dendritic spines
Authors: Thomas Connon I. , Ryan Melissa A. , Kamasawa Naomi , Scholl Benjamin
Published: September 2023

Postsynaptic mitochondria are critical to the development, plasticity, and maintenance of synaptic inputs. However, their relationship to synaptic structure and functional activity is unknown. We examined a correlative dataset from ferret visual cortex with
in vivo
two-photon calcium imaging of dendritic spines during visual stimulation and electron microscopy (EM) reconstructions of spine ultrastructure, investigating mitochondrial abundance near functionally- and structurally-characterized spines. Surprisingly, we found no correlation to structural measures of synaptic strength. Instead, we found that mitochondria are positioned near spines with orientation preferences that are dissimilar to the somatic preference. Additionally, we found that mitochondria are positioned near groups of spines with heterogeneous orientation preferences. For a subset of spines with a mitochondrion in the head or neck, synapses were larger and exhibited greater selectivity to visual stimuli than those without a mitochondrion. Our data suggest mitochondria are not necessarily positioned to support the energy needs of strong spines, but rather support the structurally and functionally diverse inputs innervating the basal dendrites of cortical neurons.
Interactions between the sex of the clinician grader and the sex of the chiropractic student intern on spinal manipulation assessment grade
Authors: Sheppard Michael , Johnson Stephanie , Quiroz Victor , Ward John
Published: September 2023

Objective

The purpose of this project was to determine if there was any relationship between the sex of the clinician grader and the sex of the chiropractic student intern on student spinal manipulation assessment grades.

Methods

Twelve thousand six hundred and thirty-one supervised patient adjustments by student interns were analyzed over a 3-year data collection window. Student interns were assessed by multiple male and female clinicians in a teaching clinic using a modified Dreyfus model scoring system on a 1–4 scale (1 = novice, 4 = proficient). A Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the relationship between grader sex and student grade as well as student sex and student grade.

Results

Sex of the grader had a statistically significant effect on spinal manipulation assessment grade, p < .001, with male clinician graders assigning average scores of 2.81 ± 0.39 (mean ± SD) and female clinician graders scores of 3.01 ± 0.52, r = .18. Sex of the student had a statistically significant but negligible (r = .08) effect on spinal manipulation assessment grade, p < .001, with male students averaging slightly higher scores (2.93 ± 0.47) than females (2.86 ± 0.44) on the modified Dreyfus scale.

Conclusion

Male clinicians tended to assign lower grades on spinal manipulation assessments than female clinicians. Male students on average received slightly higher scores than female students on spinal manipulation assessments.
Effect of Different Spacing and Time of Planting on Growth and Yield of Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa) under Prayagraj Agro Climatic Condition
Authors: Jat Ramswroop , Singh Amit Raj , Sehrawat Rohan , Yadav Shankar Lal
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season in 2022-23 at vegetable research farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj (UP). The experiment consisted of nine treatments combinations with three plants spacing viz. (i) 30 x 45cm, (ii) 45 x 60cm and (iii) 45 x 45cm and three levels of sowing date viz. (i) November 5th 2022, (ii) November 12th 2022, (iii) November 19th 2022, were included in the study in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The growth, yield and quality contributing all characters were significantly influenced by the treatments. The highest plant height, number of leaves, weight of head per plant, chlorophyll content and length of outer leaves (cm) as recorded in T6 (D2S3) (plants sowing November 12th 2022 with spacing 45 x 45cm) followed by T3 (D1S3) and lowest in T7 (D3S1). The maximum weight of head per m2, yield per plot (79.6kg) and yield per hectare (89.1t ha) were recorded -1 in T4 (D2S1) (plants sowing November 12th 2022 with spacing 30 x 45cm) followed by T1 (D1S1) and minimum weight of head per m2, yield per plot (35.6kg) and yield per hectare (199.0 t ha-1) were recorded in T8 (D3S2) of Chinese cabbage.
Morphological Evaluation of the Local Genotypes of Broad Bean (Vicia faba L.) for Yield Attributes under the Nilgiris Condition
Authors: Raja A. Ajay , Karthikeyan S. , Geethanjali S. , Raja P. , Thamaraiselvi S. P.
Published: September 2023

The broad bean (Vicia faba L.) is the predominant and oldest domesticated cool-season food legume in the world next to chickpea and pea. The present study was carried out to evaluate the performance of 20 broad bean accessions (named from Vf 1 to Vf 20) in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India conditions. It was developed in randomized block design with three replications during the year 2022. Observations on quantitative traits viz., plant height (cm), number of branches per plant, days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, pod length (cm), pod width (cm), number of pods per cluster, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, 100 seed weight (g), seed yield per plant (g) and pod yield per plant (g) were recorded fo-r each genotype. Substantial genotypic variations were observed for all attributes under investigation. Based on the mean performance, the genotypes Vf 2 (273.67), Vf 8 (245.83) and Vf 1 (234.67) have recorded the highest green pod yield per plant, outperforming all other genotypes. Their outstanding performance in terms of number of branches per plant, pod length, number of pods per cluster, number of pods per plant, and 100-seed weight was the major factor contributing to their superiority in terms of yield. Since the genotypes show wide range of variation for all the traits taken under study, they can be effectively utilized in breeding programmes for varietal development in broad bean.
Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Food Samples of Oil and Non-Oil Producing Communities in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Iwunze Ezinne C. , Kanu Chukwunenye T.
Published: September 2023

Aim: To compare heavy metal concentrations in locally consumed vegetables and food crops grown in oil and non-oil-producing communities in Rivers State.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Kegbara Dere and Omerelu communities in Gokana and Ikwerre local government areas, Rivers State, Nigeria between November 2021 and January 2022.

Methodology: Heavy metal concentrations (lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) mercury (Hg), and arsenic (Ars) of vegetables, food crops, and sea animals selected from the local markets and rivers of the two communities were determined. Data entry and analysis were done using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)version 21. T-test was used to compare the mean differences in heavy metal concentrations of vegetables and food crops between the two communities.

Results: Mean concentrations of Lead (0.70 vs 0.01) Cadmium (0.09 vs 0.00) and Arsenic (0.18 vs0.00) respectively of vegetables grown in the oil-producing community were higher than that of the non-oil-producing community. The difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Mean concentrations of Lead (1.48 vs 0.00) Cadmium (0.28 vs 0.00), and Arsenic (0.41 vs 0.00) of the food crops in the oil-producing community were higher than that of the non-oil-producing community. However, only the difference in the lead concentrations was significant (P<0.05) The concentrations of Pb, Cd, and Ars in sea creatures collected from the surface waters of the oil-producing community were above WHO-recommended limits.

Conclusion: Food grown in oil-polluted environments has higher heavy metal concentrations compared to non-polluted environments and therefore highlights the need for continued and increased efforts towards complete remediation of the polluted regions of the Niger Delta.
Characterization of Native Fluorescent Pseudomonads against Sclerotinia Blight of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Authors: Sahoo Ritwik , Roshani Zaya , Kumari Munni , A. Srinivasaraghavan , Srivastava J. N. , Managanvi Kalmesh
Published: September 2023

Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is one of the most common and known rich source of vitamin B1 (Thiamin), dietary fibre, manganese, niacin (vitamin B3), copper, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folate (vitamin B9), potassium, Vitamin K. Brinjal cultivation is affected by several pests and diseases. Sclerotinia blight is one of the most destructive diseases of brinjal caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib) de Bary. Under the present investigation two isolates of Fluorescent Pseudomonads (FLPs) viz., FLP-Brinjal 2020-1 and FLP-Brinjal 2020-2, were evaluated against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (SCL)under in vivo and in vitro conditions using dual culture, inverted plate assay. FLP-Brinjal 2020-2 gave maximum inhibition over the control followed by FLP-Brinjal 2020-1 against the pathogen in in vitro condition. Experiments conducted in pluck trays indicated that FLP-Brinjal 2020-2 was superior with least sclerotinia blight incidence (20.53%).The identity and diversity among the FLP isolates were examined by sequence analysis of 16s rRNA gene. The gene was amplified by PCR using primers pair, 27 F/1492 R. Amplified DNA products were sequenced and analysed by BLAST (BLASTn) programme at NCBI database for species identification. Among the 10 FLPs isolates assessed 9 were found to have maximum similarity with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. FLP 2020-2 and FLP 2020-1 were found to be Pseudomonas fluorescence which is in confirmation with the morphological observations. Significant diversity among the isolates was observed when dendrogram of the sequence was plotted using    CLUSTAL W.
Explanatory factors of Zea mays var FBC6 yields in the Anacardium occidentale L. Parklands at Logofourousso in Western Burkina Faso
Authors: Traoré Abdoul Azize , Yaméogo Joséphine , Ouoba Paulin
Published: September 2023

Initially introduced to orchards in Western Burkina Faso, Anacardium occidentale L. is a woody component in Agroforestry parklands. Its influence on crop performance is a concern for growers. The main objective of the present study is to characterize the interactions between Anacardium occidentale and Zea mays. Specifically, it aims to determine the factors influencing maize development in cashew parklands, and to assess maize yields in these parklands. So, experiments were carried out during two rainy seasons from 2021 to 2022, on plots of Cashew-Maize and Maize alone, with three replications each of them. Some parameters supposed to explain the maize yields were measured on the two systems : Soil physico-chemical compositions have been determined from 0-40 cm under the ground ; parameters were measured in terms of soil humidity from 0 to 60 cm, and plant height growth during the vegetative phases of the crops. The maize photosynthetic assimilation was also measured on maize plants. The root excavations have been done to establish cashew and maize root systems from 0 to 60 cm depth. At last maize yields concerning were evaluated on the two production systems. Data were statistically analyzed using XLSTAT software. The cashew-corn plots showed a C (0.21%), N (0.02%), P (0.91 mg/kg) and K (29.59 mg/kg) content for the 0-20 cm horizon. These values are similar for the maize-only system, and are less than 1%. Soil humidity also increased with depth in both systems. The numbers of maize roots predominate in the 10-15 cm horizons, while cashew roots are concentrated 35-40 cm below the soil surface. Chlorophyll uptake during the crop maturity phase between the systems was not significant (P<0.72), with an average value of 0.009 (±0.004) mg/mm2/day for the cashew-corn system. Grain production was estimated at 0.31±0.16 kg/m2 for the cashew-corn plots. Beyond the socio-economic interests that justified its introduction into the Agrarian landscape, Anacardium occidentale is a species that does not interfere negatively with annual crops.
Time-symmetric quantization of relativistic fields. 2. Electroweak theory. Observable effects of TSQ
Authors:   Centre for Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, Zakir Zahid
Published: September 2023

In the method of time-symmetric quantization (TSQ) of relativistic systems, based on the Stückelberg-Feynman interpretation, the creation-annihilation operators of quanta of complex fields and massless gauge fields, are automatically normally ordered, and there is no vacuum energy and charge (Z. Zakir 2023, article 1). In this second article the application of TSQ to massive bosonic fields of electroweak theory and the observational consequences of TSQ are considered. It is shown that the vacuum of these fields is free of zero-point energy and zero-point charge, and thus a contribution of these fields to the cosmological constant is absent. A direct observational consequence of TSQ is crossing symmetry in particle physics. The observable effects, which were attributed to the zero-point energy of the vacuum, are actually generated by the fields of real charges, and there is no evidence of the existence of zero-point energy of fundamental fields. This fact contradicts the prediction of the standard formulation of quantum field theory, but indirectly confirms TSQ.
Integrated Configuration Design Strategy Via Cathode‐Gel Electrolyte With Forged Solid Electrolyte Interface Toward Advanced Lithium‐Sulfurized Polyacrylonitrile Batteries
Authors: Huang Yangze , Ji Yuxin , Zhang Lixuan , Cai Chenyang , Fu Yu
Published: September 2023

Li‐SPAN batteries are a promising energy storage system, providing remarkable energy density and high Coulomb efficiency. However, the inherent sluggishness of the cathode's electrochemical kinetics and the instability of the Li anode hamper their cycle lifespan. In this study, a novel design of integrated configuration between cathode and electrolyte that addresses the challenges and promises to reshape the landscape of Li‐SPAN, significantly enhancing the cycling stability, is presented. An artificial solid electrolyte interface (ASEI) is forged to simultaneously stabilize the Li anode and improve the interfacial compatibility, enabling an all‐in‐one battery system. A vertically aligned cathode structure is achieved using directional ice templating, enabling efficient Li‐ion diffusion and enhancing electrochemical kinetics. The Li metal anode is coated with a MOF‐on‐COF ASEI, ensuring uniform Li+ deposition and high Li‐ion transference number (0.86). Dual surface engineering further enhances the Li‐SPAN cell, exhibiting a low capacity decay rate of 0.037% per cycle after 1000 cycles and superior C‐rate performance. This study introduces promising strategies for effectively overcoming the challenges associated with the SPAN cathode and Li anode and paves the way for the design of high‐performance Li‐SPAN batteries, unlocking their full potential in the field of advanced energy storage systems.
Versatile Hydrogel Dressings That Dynamically Regulate the Healing of Infected Deep Burn Wounds
Authors: Wang Shihan , Wu Siwen , Yang Yuling , Zhang Jiani , Wang Yusi , Zhang Rui , Yang Li
Published: September 2023

Severe burns threaten patient lives due to pain, inflammation, bacterial infection, and scarring. Most burn dressings that are commonly used perform a single function and are not well suited for the management of deep burns. Therefore, a multifunctional antimicrobial peptide‐ and stem cell‐loaded macroporous hydrogel that can fight bacterial infection and regulate wound healing progression by temporally regulating cytokine production by internal stem cells is developed. The macroporous skeletal hydrogel is manufactured via the cryogenic gelation of hyaluronic acid (cryogel). Based on the oxidative polymerization reaction of dopamine, the antimicrobial peptide DP7 is immobilized on the surface of the cryogel (DA7CG). Placental mesenchymal stem cells (PMSCs) are then packaged inside the macroporous hydrogel (DA7CG@C). According to the results of in vitro and in vivo experiments, during the inflammatory phase, DP7 inhibits infection and modulates inflammation; during the proliferative phase, DA7CG@C accelerates the regeneration of skin, blood vessels, and hair follicles via internal stem cells; and during the remodeling phase, DA7CG@C contributes to extracellular matrix remodeling due to the ability of DP7 to regulate the paracrine secretion of PMSCs, synergistically promoting scar‐free healing. DA7CG@C can participate in all phases of wound healing; therefore, it is a promising dressing for burn treatment.