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Methanolic seed extract of Swietenia mahagoni: Evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and in-vivo toxicity assessment in the brine shrimp model
Authors:   P.G. Institute of Medical Sciences, Dhamkuria, India, Pal Sourav , Mandal Subhajit ,   P.G. Institute of Medical Sciences, Dhamkuria, India, Aktar Sk Anabul ,   Calcutta Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and AHS, Howrah, India, Kar Arpan ,   P.G. Institute of Medical Sciences, Dhamkuria, India, Adhikari Nilanjan ,   P.G. Institute of Medical Sciences, Dhamkuria, India, Roy Samyadip Singha ,   P.G. Institute of Medical Sciences, Dhamkuria, India
Published: January 2024

In light of the availability of phytochemicals with medicinal properties, herbal remedies are a valuable natural resource. Sweetenia mahagoni has been used for centuries in tropical places for a variety of medical purposes. Preclinical studies are essential; therefore, it is important to confirm their safety and answer any lingering doubts about their efficacy before they enter human trials. Methanol was employed to macerate the plant and get out its phytochemical constituents. The presence of antimicrobial properties of the extract was demonstrated through in vitro studies of antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella abony. It’s possible that the extract can neutralize reactive oxygen species. Bioactive phytochemicals (limonoids, flavonoids, and terpenoids) have been linked to both antibacterial and antioxidant capabilities, according to trials testing their efficacy. The extract was found to be nontoxic to brine shrimp at concentrations up to 300 µg/mL in an in vivo lethality test.
Challenges and Opportunities of Digital Transformation in Strategy Management
Authors: Suharto
Published: January 2024

Digital transformation has become a fundamental phenomenon in the business world, triggering major changes in the way companies manage their strategies. This research aims to investigate the challenges and opportunities faced by companies during the digital transformation process in the context of strategic management. This research method uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Overall, digital transformation in corporate strategic management brings a number of challenges involving change resistance, information security, technological uncertainty, costs and investments, regulatory compliance, dependence on data, skills gaps, as well as opportunities involving increased operational efficiency, better access to data, increased innovation, more personalized customer interactions, increased information security, operational cost savings, provision of better UI/UX interfaces, flexibility and adaptability, increased competitiveness, and expansion of markets and business models. To overcome these challenges, companies need to take proactive steps such as effective communication, investment in cybersecurity, employee training, and wise cost management. Meanwhile, taking advantage of these opportunities requires a focus on innovation, developing employee skills, and strategies that are adaptive to market changes. Digital transformation, if managed well, can be a key driver for growth, competitive advantage and business sustainability in this digital era.
What is radical?: Silent and noisy intersections in Abidjan’s struggles against housing precarity
Authors: Guida Andrea
Published: January 2024

Is it time to reconsider radical housing struggles? This is the main question animating the article, in the light of telling evidence from Abidjan’s contemporary evictions, where dwellers put in place a plethora of practices against their displacement, from collective to individual ones. The study builds on Abidjan’s eviction programs under the SDUGA (Schéma Directeur d’Urbanisme Grand Abidjan) to pick up three urban scenarios of neighbourhoods’ reaction to precarity, considering data from scientific and administrative papers, press review, and interviews and participant observations. Conventional and non-conventional forms of reaction to eviction in the three case studies inform a more dynamic reading of the concept of radicality. A radicality referred to the aim and not to the outcome of a struggle, a subjective concept belonging to the perception of those who struggle, an objective feature that shares a semantic familiarity with the essential core of the oppressive force.
Book review: The Commonist Horizon. Futures Beyond Capitalist Urbanization. Edited by Mary N. Taylor and Noah Brehmer, 2023.
Authors: Sebály Bernadett
Published: January 2024

Mary N. Taylor and Noah Brehmer's latest edited book takes us on a journey to reflect on the political possibilities of commoning, a social practice that aims to take institutions and resources under direct community control. Taylor and Brehmer facilitate a dialogue about the reality of commoning across polities and cultures and pose hard questions relevant for those who strive to disentangle housing and home from market-based logics. The reflections in the five chapters of the book trace some of the crucial inflection points determining whether commoning remains a defensive tactic or becomes a transformative alternative to capital's organization of our lived environment. The authors, who research and do some forms of commoning in Serbia, the U.K., Hungary, the U.S., and Lithuania, reflect on the questions of groundedness in local history, autonomy, scalability, and inclusiveness. Taylor and Brehmer do not undertake the task of assessing the social or political impact of commoning. They encourage us to look boldly into the horizon and embrace the vision that another world—with another housing economy—is possible.
Dismantling rentier logic: Tenants struggles in Argentina
Authors: Vilenica Ana , Quiroz Moisés , Munoz Garvazio
Published: January 2024

In the conversation "Dismantling Rentier Logic: Tenants Struggles in Argentina," Ana Vilenica and Moisés Quiroz engage with Garvazio Munoz from Inquilinos Agrupados (IA), delving into Argentina's housing crisis and its effects on renters. Garvazio Munoz provides a historical perspective on tenant organising in Argentina, starting with Juana Rouco Buela's leadership in the 1907 tenants' strike against steep rent increases and the Movimiento de Inquilinos Peronistas of 1973. The conversation pivots to contemporary challenges, with Munoz describing the harsh reality of Argentina's housing market – a sector plagued by dollarization, deregulation, and speculative practices that exacerbate accessibility issues for ordinary Argentinians. Munoz critiques the cultural norm of homeownership, pointing to the growing necessity and practicality of renting in today's economic landscape. The dialogue delves into the government's recent shock measures, with Munoz expressing concerns about a looming social crisis. Munoz also highlights the practical operations of Inquilinos Agrupados, emphasizing their grassroots approach and significant political and media presence.
Tracing a long history of the Habitat International Coalition and the social production of habitat
Authors: Ortiz Enrique , Emanuelli Maria Silvia , Vilenica Ana
Published: January 2024

In "Tracing a Long History of International Habitat Coalition Making and Social Production of Housing," Ana Vilenica engages with Enrique Ortiz and Maria Silvia Emanuelli from HIC-AL to explore the evolution of housing justice movements and the role of the Habitat International Coalition (HIC) in advocating for social production of housing. The conversation provides a historical perspective on the coalition's inception. It outlines the foundational moments of HIC, detailing the coalition's growth out of a collective need to address housing as a human right. Enrique shares experiences from the formative years of HIC, where he connected with grassroots movements and organizations across Latin America, fostering a network that would support the social production of habitat. The Conversation highlights the strategic pivot HIC made towards reinforcing a global network that respects regional differences and promotes a common strategy grounded in human rights. It also underscores the need for a collective effort to influence public policy and the necessity of solidarity among various social economy and housing groups.
Стратегічні орієнтири розбудови цифрового суспільства: європейський досвід та уроки для України
Authors: Маркович І. Б.
Published: January 2024

Актуальність теми полягає у необхідності дослідження цифрових компетентностей в умовах стрімкого розвитку інформаційних технологій та формування інформаційного суспільства. Цифрові компетентності є ключовим чинником успішної самореалізації людини в таких умовах. Метою статті є комплексний аналіз провідного європейського досвіду у сфері формування цифрових компетентностей в системі освіти та можливостей адаптації позитивних напрацювань до реалій України. У статті застосовано такі загальнонаукові та спеціальні методи дослідження: аналіз наукової літератури, узагальнення, систематизація даних, порівняння, структурування для комплексного вивчення феномену цифрових компетентностей, а також аналіз стратегічних ініціатив ЄС та окремих європейських країн у сфері їх формування. На основі опрацювання наукових джерел здійснено структурування цифрових компетентностей за рівнями, детально проаналізовано ключові підходи та ініціативи ЄС щодо розвитку цих компетентностей. Теоретичне значення статті полягає у конкретизації та поглибленні наукових знань щодо змісту і структури цифрових компетентностей, а також систематизації провідних підходів ЄС до їх формування. Практичне значення визначається можливістю застосування сформульованих рекомендацій органами державної влади України для розробки та реалізації заходів з розвитку цифрових компетентностей громадян. Стаття має теоретико-прикладний характер. Подальші дослідження можуть бути присвячені більш детальному аналізу досвіду окремих європейських країн та розробці практичних рекомендацій для різних цільових груп в Україні.
Application of augmented reality in the linguistic and literary education of primary school students
Authors: Nezhyva Liudmyla L. , Palamar Svitlana P. , Kotenko Olha V. , Nazarenko Liudmyla A. , Naumenko Maryna S.
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the application of augmented reality (AR) technology in primary school students' linguistic and literary education. A review of current research on AR in education is presented, including studies on AR books for literacy instruction and reading motivation. The benefits of AR for enhancing students' reading comprehension, critical thinking, and imagination are discussed. AR features are analysed in new “Living Alphabet” books used in Ukrainian schools. The development of a mobile AR application for interactive reading lessons on fairy tales is detailed; this app allows students to actively engage with literary characters and settings in an immersive 3D environment. Pedagogical models employing AR applications, games, and theatre activities are proposed to improve literary reading instruction and foster key competencies aligned with the Ukrainian New School curriculum. The paper concludes that when thoughtfully implemented, AR technology can enrich primary students' linguistic and literary learning. Further research is recommended to prepare teachers to integrate AR into language arts instruction.
Integrated use LearningApps.org and information devices in secondary school Biology teaching
Authors: Stepanyuk Alla V. , Mironets Liudmyla P. , Olendr Tetiana M. , Tsidylo Ivan M.
Published: January 2024

This paper explores using the LearningApps.org online resource and information devices such as computers, interactive whiteboards, tablets, smartphones, and websites in teaching Biology in secondary school. An experimental methodology involving LearningApps.org exercises, smartphone apps, interactive whiteboards, and websites was developed and tested. The methodology aims to increase the effectiveness of biology education by leveraging educational technology. Experiments conducted in secondary schools demonstrated increased learning outcomes in plant morphology, anatomy, physiology and systematics topics. The use of multimedia and interactive exercises facilitated the learning process. Results highlight the benefits of integrating online learning tools with traditional classroom teaching. The methodology provides a model for modernising biology instruction through technology.
اتساق كتب علوم المرحلة الابتدائية مع معايير المحتوى في وثيقة معايير مجال تعلُّم العلوم الطبيعية
Authors: المطيري تركي بن غافل , الشايع فهد بن سليمان
Published: January 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة مستوى اتساق كتب العلوم في المرحلة الابتدائية مع معايير المحتوى (محور المعرفة والفهم) في وثيقة معايير مجال تعلُّم العلوم الطبيعية الصادرة عن هيئة تقويم التعليم والتدريب في المملكة العربية السعودية، وذلك من خلال التعرف على مستوى تضمين معايير المحتوى لمستويي التأسيس (الصفوف 3-1) والتعزيز (الصفوف 6-4) في محتوى كتب العلوم للمرحلة الابتدائية، ولتحقيق هذه الأهداف؛ اُتبع المنهج الوصفي التحليلي باستخدام تحليل المحتوى، وذلك من خلال بناء دليل لتحليل المحتوى كأداة لجمع البيانات، وبعد التحقق من الصدق والثبات؛ حُللت جميع كتب العلوم للطالب في المرحلة الابتدائية، وعددها (12) كتابًا (طبعة عام 2021/2022)، ومعايير المحتوى (محور المعرفة والفهم) الواردة في وثيقة معايير مجال تعلُّم العلوم الطبيعية الصادرة عن هيئة تقويم التعليم والتدريب وعددها، (41) معيارًا، أوضحت نتائج الدراسة أن مستوى تضمين معايير المحتوى لمستويي التأسيس والتعزيز في محتوى كتب العلوم في المرحلة الابتدائية جاء بدرجة مرتفعة، حيث ضُمنت معايير المحتوى لمستوى التأسيس في كتب الصفوف الأول والثاني والثالث الابتدائي بنسبة (82.35%)، في حين ضُمنت معايير المحتوى لمستوى التعزيز في كتب الصفوف الرابع والخامس والسادس الابتدائي بنسبة (100%).
"المحددات المعرفية في دراسة الغرب محاولة في تأسيس علم الاستغراب"
Authors: بوالشعير عبد العزيز بن فضيل مسعود
Published: January 2024

يندرج موضوع البحث ضمن الدراسات الفلسفية التي تتناول موضوع علم الاستغراب بالبحث في محدداته المعرفية الفلسفية والعلمية ودورهما في تشكيل الغرب وبناء حضارته، تناول مباحثه تناولًا تحليليًا نقديًا، وتركز الإشكال الرئيسي في البحث كالآتي: ماهي المحدّدات المعرفية في دراسة الغرب؟ وكيف ساهمت في تشكّله وتطوره؟ وما هي انعكاساتها في الواقع الغربي المعاصر؟ وجاء البحث مقسّمًا إلى ثلاثة مباحث كبرى هدفنا من خلالها إلى التعرّف على المحدّدات المعرفية الفلسفية والعلمية التي شكّلت الغرب وحضارته مع نقدها ومناقشتها وبيان انعكاساتهما في واقع الحضارة الغربية، وقد توسلنا في بحثنا هذا البحث بالمناهج الآتية: المنهج الاستقصائي والمنهج التحليلي والمنهج النقدي، للكشف عن قصور هذه المحدّدات ومحدودية نموذجها المعرفي والحضاري.

وقد خلص البحث إلى النتائج الآتية:

الحاجة في دراستنا للغرب إلى ضبط المحدّدات المعرفية والمنهجية التي شكلت الغرب وحضارته، بغية فهم الغرب وتفسير ممارساته وتوجهاته والانتقال إلى نقده وتقويمه وتصويب أخطائه والكشف عن زلاته.

كشف البحث عن امتزج العلم الحديث والمعاصر في الغرب بالرؤى الفلسفية المادية منها بالخصوص، حيث صارت معظم نظرياته تصب في هذا الاتجاه بالتمركز حول الإنسان ورغباته، وتم توظيف العلم خصوصًا في تطبيقاته وممارساته ضمن هذا الفهم والنموذج المعرفي.
أساليب التحفيز من منظور إسلامي ودورها في تحسين أداء العاملين في المؤسسات التربوية
Authors: السالم أحمدنا محمد محمود اعمر
Published: January 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على أساليب التحفيز من منظور إسلامي ودورها في تحسين أداء العاملين في المؤسسات التربوية، ولتحقيق هذا الهدف استخدم الباحث المنهج التحليلي الاستقرائي، كما قام بتقسيم البحث إلى مقدمة ومبحثين حيث تناول في المبحث الأول: التحفيز في الفكر الإداري الإسلامي من خلال إبراز بعض أساليب التحفيز في القرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية، بينما تناول في المبحث الثاني: مفهوم التحفيز الإداري، وأهميته، وأنواعه، وشروطه، ونظريات التحفيز، ودور المؤسسات التربوية في تحسين أداء العاملين من خلال التحفيز، ومعوقات تحفيز العاملين في المؤسسات التربوية، وخلص الباحث إلى النتائج التالية: أن التحفيز من أهم العوامل التي تؤثر على أداء العاملين في المؤسسات التربوية، حيث يساعد على رفع مستوى الدافعية لديهم، ويدفعهم لبذل أقصى ما لديهم من جهد لتحقيق الأهداف التربوية، وأن الإسلام سبق النظريات الحديثة في الدعوة إلى ممارسة التحفيز مع العاملين لخلق بيئة عمل إيجابية من خلال الحث على المثابرة، والإخلاص في العمل، وتجويده، وتعزيز روح التعاون بين العاملين.
مكانة الإمام الجصَّاص (ت: 370هـ) وتأثره وتأثيره
Authors: العسبلي منصور بن محمد بن عبد الرحمن
Published: January 2024

يهدف البحث إلى بيان مكانة الإمام الجصَّاص في المذهب الحنفي، مع مناقشة التصنيف الذي يحط من منزلته بين علماء المذهب، كما يهدف البحث لبناء الملكة الفقهية للقارئ من خلال تتبع المنهج الفقهي للإمام الجصَّاص في تأثره بغيره، وتأثيره في غيره داخل المذهب الحنفي وخارجه.

وقد تضمنت الدراسة مقدمة وتمهيداً وثلاثة مباحث وخاتمة، جاء في المقدمة بيان لمشكلة البحث وأهدافه، والدراسات السابقة، وخطة البحث، وجاء في التمهيد التعريف بالإمام الجصَّاص، وفي المبحث الأول: إمامته ومرتبته في الاجتهاد وأهم معالم فقهه، وفي المبحث الثاني: تأثره بغيره، وفي المبحث الثالث: تأثيره في غيره، وقد اعتمدت في هذا البحث على المنهج الاستقرائي الوصفي.

وتوصلت الدراسة إلى نتائج أهمها: أن الإمام الجصَّاص كان له دور بارز في تطور المذهب الحنفي، وقدم راسخة في الاجتهاد، بشهادة كبار العلماء الذين شهدوا له بالإمامة والرئاسة في المذهب، فآراؤه ذات قيمة واعتبار عند كبار علماء الحنفية.
Psychometric Properties of the Arabic DASS-21 Scale
Authors: Alharbi Fatimah Sayer , Osman Mugtaba
Published: January 2024

The current study aims to investigate the psychometric properties of the Arabic DASS-21 questionnaire. A large-scale cross-sectional study of the Arabic adaptation of the DASS-21 scores. The participants (n= 1235) came from a variety of backgrounds. Overall, the reliability coefficient, Cronbach’s alpha, for the gross DASS- 21 score, was 0.94 (95% confidence interval CI between 0.93 and 0.94), indicative of excellent internal consistency. The three- factor model fitted acceptably for the full 21- item dataset. Nonetheless, some items were noted to load onto different factors to their original structure.

Our study gives evidence of the excellent reliability, internal consistency, and convergent validity of the Arabic adaptation of DASS- 21. We also confirm the acceptability of the current three- factor composition for the DASS- 21 in its Arabic version. We may conclude that, in its current format, Arabic DASS- 21 can be used in many public and secondary health settings to detect depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms.
Legal Protection for BPJS Kesehatan Patients in Healthcare Services at the Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya
Authors: Toyib Muchammad , Yustianti Surti , Kurnia Sinarianda , Andriyanto  , Nuri Herachwati
Published: January 2024

This study explores the implementation of healthcare services for BPJS Kesehatan patients at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia. The research objectives were to investigate patients' perceptions of the services provided, their understanding of rights and obligations, and the legal remedies available. Employing a juridical-empirical approach, the study surveyed 50 patients using qualitative data analysis. Findings revealed that 78% of patients considered the hospital's services good, despite some shortcomings such as inadequate drug information and attention from medical staff. Additionally, only 24% of patients were aware of their rights and obligations. Legal remedies within the hospital, handled by the Public Service Complaints Section, addressed patient complaints effectively, with approximately 12% of patients expressing dissatisfaction. However, non-litigation efforts through external organizations like the Indonesian Consumers Foundation were not reported. This study highlights the need for enhanced patient education and awareness, efficient complaint mechanisms, and further exploration of external legal recourse avenues to ensure comprehensive legal protection for BPJS Kesehatan patients.
Doctors' Legal Protection of Midwives And Nurses Professionals In Medical Actions In Hospitals
Authors: Yeni Vitrianingsih  , Slamet Suhartono  , Yovita Arie Mangesti  , Budiarsih
Published: January 2024

The lack of legal understanding by the parties concerned and the lack of legal protection for both patients and health workers. So the results of the nurses' hard work in providing health services if they are not successful will be faced with the law and even categorized as malpractice with criminal sanctions. Focus problems, namely: Doctors' legal protection of midwives and nurses professionals in medical actions in hospitals.The method used in this study is normative juridical research, which is a study using legislation that includes three layers of legal science consisting of the study of legal science, legal theory and legal philosophy. The results of the discussion found that the delegation of Doctor's authority to the nurse profession in medical action from a legal perspective. Nurses are someone who plays a role in caring for and helping someone by protecting them from pain, injury and the process of aging. It is not in accordance with the regulations of Law No. 38 of 2014 concerning Nursing Article 32 Paragraph (1) and Minister of Health Regulation No. 2052 of 2011 Article 23 Paragraph (1). The nature of the act of giving a medical diagnosis and the determination of medical therapy should not be delegated to nurses of Law No. 17 of 2023. The authority of nurses is as follows: Article 30 paragraph 1 and 2. The two legal umbrellas can certainly make nurses' understanding and protection in carrying out medical duties.
Ekskluzywizm doświadczenia artystycznego
Authors: Borkowski Michał
Published: January 2024

Sztuka, gdyby stała otworem dla ogółu, powodowałaby niepowetowane straty – można stwierdzić, parafrazując słowa jednego z najważniejszych filologów nowożytnych, Fryderyka Nietzschego. Charakter sztuki — na wskroś eksperymentatorski i oscylujący wokół niepewności i bezcelowości — skutecznie uniemożliwia dostęp do niej dla każdego. Popularyzacja dzieła sztuki pozostaje założeniem szkodliwym społecznie, ponieważ doprowadza do autodestrukcji „natury przeciętne”. Ekskluzywizm doświadczenia artystycznego poręcza tożsamość dzielnych osobowości gotowych na liczne poświęcenia i niebezpieczeństwa. Granica między obłędem a stanem natchnienia jest bardzo cienka. Jej przekraczanie wymaga niezwykłego wyczucia i subtelności. Stendhal w dziele O miłości w duchu szowinizmu arystokratycznego stwierdza: „pomimo wielu starań nie mogę dać uszu głuchym i oczu ślepym”. Zatem psychagogia artyzmu jest paradoksalnym przedsięwzięciem i wynikiem nieporozumień wynikłych z forsowania modelu edukacji ufundowanej na absolutyzmie egalitaryzmu. Jednocześnie doświadczenie artystyczne nikogo i niczego nie wyklucza, gdyż jest rodzajem najwykwintniejszej apologii Życia. W akcie twórczym, szczególnym rodzaju aktywności, na wskroś sporadycznej i rzadkiej, gotowość na Nowe zajmuje centralne miejsce. Nieprzewidywalność, która przeraża większość, jest najwyższym rodzajem inspiracji dla tworzącego. By coś powstało par excellence, nie może wcześniej istnieć, nawet w nadprzyrodzonej rzeczywistości. Nie może być też uprzednio pomyślane, jeśli ma być niepowtarzalne. A to już wymyka się wszelkim regułom. Człowiek wierzy w prawdę, artysta w świat — siedlisko tajemniczości.
Erialsr makeup artist service business development strategy
Authors: Ultimarchya Debra , Jahroh Siti , Hannan Sufrin
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the study is to identify core competencies through internal and external factors, analyze internal and exterior environmental factors that affect the business model of Erialsr Makeup Artist services, and formulate priority strategies for Erial's make-up artist service business. The research used a qualitative descriptive approach method. The primary data were obtained from questionnaires and in-depth interviews selected by purposive sampling. The results of this study show a number of factors of the internal environment of management, namely, market penetration, market development, and product development. The key factors in the form of (6) strengths and (6) weaknesses and (5) opportunities and threats, are obtained. The strategies that can be applied by the internal management are market penetration (PT), market development (PD), product development (SP), and market development strategies. The main strategies are making a PT, diversifying online makeup course programs that can reach various market segments in various cities in Indonesia and diversifying offline makeup course program materials that have not yet appeared on the market, registering HAKI for products owned, and obtaining professional certification to increase customer confidence in services and teaching.
Toward the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals: The Impact of Transformative Service Research on Financial Inclusion
Authors: Soetan Taiwo O. , Umukoro Omonigho S. , Hassan Adedoyin R.
Published: January 2024

Adopting approaches of Transformative Service Research (TSR), the study explored rural and urban perspectives of Financial Inclusion, an enabler of the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, in an emerging economy. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in one of the largest cities in Africa with specific emphasis on an urban and a rural population. The urban sample was obtained from a major urban setting in the city while the rural sample was obtained from the outskirts of the city. Non-probability sampling methods were used to derive the study sample, which included a combination of purposive and convenient sampling. The study sample was made up of 453 participants with 46.8% of them being rural residents and 53.2% being urban residents. A structured questionnaire was utilized in eliciting relevant information from the study participants. Outcomes as depicted by an empirical framework showed that residential status had a significant main effect on access to financial inclusion services, such that rural residents had limited access to financial inclusion services; while perceived cost of financial inclusion had a significant main effect on usage of financial inclusion services, such that perceptions of high cost of perceived inclusion resulted in less usage of financial inclusion services. Based on the study outcomes, financial institutions may consider rural-urban differentials in ascribing service charges for financial inclusion services to encourage usage.
Optimal Energy Management Strategy for Microgrids in Developing Countries: A Focus on Battery Energy Storage System
Authors: Molu Reagan Jean Jacques , Naoussi Dzonde Serge Raoul , Wira Patrice , Mbasso Fendzi Wulfran , Tsobze Saatong Kenfack
Published: January 2024

Microgrid failure is a significant concern in developing countries and rural areas, necessitating effective energy management strategies to enhance post-failure reliability. The battery energy storage system plays a crucial role in microgrids by managing imbalances, mitigating voltages, and improving system reliability. This paper presents a method for optimizing the energy storage system in a photovoltaic-connected microgrid. The method controls battery discharge and charge operations based on load requirements, considering fluctuations in demand over a day. Simulations using MATLAB R2022a employed state flow analysis and linear programming to minimize variable electricity prices before and after islanding events. The results demonstrate significant improvements in energy management by reducing total variable electricity costs. The proposed method enhances the performance and resilience of microgrid systems, addressing challenges associated with intermittent renewable energy and potential system failures. Effective energy storage management enables risk mitigation, improved reliability, and enhanced utilization of renewable resources, ultimately contributing to sustainable and resilient energy systems.
Perspectives of Using Load Balancing for Supporting Devices in Reconfigurable Ubiquitous Environments
Authors: Sellami Lynda , Sellami Khaled , Tiako Pierre
Published: January 2024

The user can access data and services anytime and from any location, thanks to ubiquitous computing. As a result, device collaboration is essential. The devices and networks become overloaded as a result. As a result, the network becomes unstable, and network activity is suspended. By addressing these load-balancing issues with the new necessity of ubiquitous environments, these systems may be able to move toward greater user/device collaboration and mobility in the future. For various types of devices, this position paper shows how reconfiguration is one of the critical solutions for reducing energy usage in ubiquitous surroundings. We suggest a new way to adjust the distribution of device components as soon as high energy consumption is detected to lower and/or balance the energy consumption.
Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence in Subsahara Industrialization
Authors: Tiako Irene , Nguekeng Bernard , Tiako Pierre
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the effects of the digital economy and artificial intelligence on the industrialization of sub-Saharan African economies.
De zin en onzin van ‘preventief herstructureren’
Authors: Nadels J. , Pool J.M.W.
Published: January 2024

De zin en onzin van ‘preventief herstructureren’

De WHOA beoogt het reorganiserend vermogen van levensvatbare ondernemingen in de pre-insolventietoestand te vergroten. Deze juridische pre-insolventietoestand laat mogelijk onvoldoende ruimte voor (bestendig) herstructureren vanuit bedrijfskundig perspectief. Tussen beide perspectieven lijkt een discrepantie te zitten, waarbij het bestendige succes vanuit bedrijfskundig perspectief in de pre-insolventietoestand mogelijk onvoldoende kan worden gewaarborgd.
De geschillenregeling 3.0
Authors: Unval G.M. , Unval-Minkjan N.
Published: January 2024

De geschillenregeling 3.0. Is en blijft het gras groener aan de overkant?

In deze bijdrage vergelijken de auteurs de huidige Nederlandse geschillenregeling met de (op de Nederlandse geschillenregeling gebaseerde) Belgische geschillenregeling en gaan zij in op het Nederlandse wetsvoorstel tot aanpassing van de geschillenregeling en verduidelijking van de ontvankelijkheidseisen voor de enquêteprocedure.
Impact of Islamic Civilization on the European Intellectual Awakening: An Analytical Study
Authors: Haqparast Habibullah , Salangi Mohammad Mollah
Published: January 2024

Islam, a religion originating with the command 'Iqra' (Read), places a significant emphasis on learning and the pursuit of various sciences, considering it a duty for all Muslims from infancy to old age. Consequently, the cultivation of science and knowledge assumed a central role in all aspects of Muslim affairs. In stark contrast to the ignorance and darkness prevailing in Europe during the Middle Ages, where matters were viewed through the ecclesiastical lens, the flourishing Islamic civilization emerged. The relentless endeavours of Muslim scholars propelled a range of sciences, including natural sciences, mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, history, literature, and geology, to unprecedented heights. Witnessing the advancements of Muslims in diverse scientific domains, Europeans, mired in their own scientific stagnation, regarded Muslims as apostates, accusing them of prioritizing materialistic and worldly pursuits, hindering salvation. The scientific accomplishments of Muslims profoundly influenced the Renaissance and the awakening of Europe. At a time when reason and knowledge were confined by the Church, it was Muslim scientists who not only translated the science and philosophy of the Greeks into Arabic but also preserved, developed, and expanded these intellectual pursuits. Following the Crusades, Muslim knowledge and technology permeated the Western world through interactions in Spain, Sicily, and Italy involving merchants, soldiers, and translators, laying the groundwork for the European Renaissance and intellectual awakening.
The Nassar Scale as an Instrument for Predicting Conversionof Laparoscopic to Open Cholecystectomy
Authors: Hodžić Edin , Pušina Sadat , Mulabdić Adi , Kulo Adnan , Bajramagić Salem , Salibašić Mirhan , Halilović Emsad , Feto Amila , Delibegović Samir
Published: January 2024

Background: Difficult cholecystectomy, often associated with a heightened risk of complications, poses a significant surgical dilemma. Risk factors, such as patient age, increased body weight, the presence of gallstones, acute cholecystitis, and prior abdominal surgeries, can complicate laparoscopic cholecystectomy and necessitate conver- sion to an open procedure for safety. The aim of our study was to assess the applicability of the Nassar scale in predicting the need for conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy.Material and methods: In our prospective cohort study, we included 85 patients who underwent either emergency or elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy between December 2021 and October 2023. The Nassar scale was used to assess the complexity of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, incorporating parameters such as ‘Gallbladder,’ ‘Cystic pedicle,’and ‘Adhesions’ to determine a final score ranging from 1 to 5. Statistical analysis involved descriptive and analytical methods, with the significance threshold set at p < 0.05.Results: ANOVA analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in the duration of operative procedures with different Nassar grades (p < 0.001). An increase in the Nassar grade by 1 was associated with a statistically significant6.23-fold increase in the odds of conversion to an open procedure (p < 0.001). Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis demonstrated a highly significant association (p < 0.001) between the Nassar grade and the conversion event, with an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.881 (95% CI 0.79,0.96). The optimal cutoff value, identified as >2.5, struck a balance between sensitivity (0.86) and 1-specificity (0.23). Conclusion: Our study underscores the utility of the Nassar scale in surgical practice. It provides valuable insights into assessing the severity of operations, facilitating informed decision-making, and optimizing treatment outcomes for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy at our institution.
Acute Care Surgery in the US – A Review and Personal Experience
Authors: Fuchshuber Pascal , Solis Chris
Published: January 2024

Acute care surgery is a new specialty created in response to the erosion of traditional general surgery and trauma surgery models. Multiple surgical societies have successfully developed the definition, designation, and training of an Acute Care Surgeon over many years. These are applicable worldwide. In the US, most larger hospital systems have successfully implemented acute care surgery, but rural and economically challenged areas remain underserved. Acute care surgeons in the US are generally employed either by the Hospital or a medical group. The profession provides a perfect work-life balance and, therefore, has become very attractive for the younger generations and surgeons who want to step down from exhausting full-time practices at the end of their careers. In the US, it is an entirely accepted specialty with dedicated and verified fellowship training.
Impacto do projeto São José na sustentabilidade da apicultura Cearense
Authors: Khan Ahmad Saeed , Nunes Erivelton de Souza , Silva Laura Costa , De Lima Júnior Francisco do O' , Sobreira Diogo Brito
Published: January 2024

No Ceará, o governo através do Subprojeto Apicultura do Projeto São José atua na implantação de ações voltadas ao desenvolvimento rural sustentável dos pequenos apicultores. Neste contexto, o estudo tem por objetivos comparar o nível tecnológico de produção de mel de 125 apicultores (beneficiários e não beneficiários) e verificar o impacto do Subprojeto Apicultura sobre a receita apícola, o nível tecnológico e a produção de mel dos beneficiários, no estado do Ceará, mediante a aplicação do propensity score matching. Os resultados indicam que a maioria dos produtores apresentam valor intermediário para o Índice do Nível Tecnológico (INT), embora o valor médio do INT dos beneficiários seja superior ao dos não beneficiários. Sobre a avaliação do Subprojeto, constatou-se que apresenta impactos positivos sobre o desenvolvimento rural sustentado dos apicultores, mediante a melhoria do nível tecnológico, a elevação da receita apícola e a produção de mel.
Study of superelastic fatigue in Ni-Ti alloy sensors/actuators with shape memory
Authors: Da Silva Karla Carolina Alves , Gonzalez Cezar Henrique , Oliveira Carlos Augusto do Nascimento , Cândido Junior Manoel , Rocha José Orlando Silveira
Published: January 2024

The fatigue behavior of Ni-Ti springs with shape memory effect, applied in the activation of flow valves was studied. Employing an unconventional method, the structural and phenomenological aspects of the shape memory effect were analyzed. The Ni-Ti alloy was characterized by: Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Eletron Dispersion Spectroscopy. Subsequently, for the analysis of structural and functional fatigue in shape memory, sensors/actuators in the form of helical springs were submitted to the superelastic fatigue test. The test routine created was performed interspersing slow and fast cycles, controlling temperature, stress and deflection variables. Thus, it was possible to investigate the evolution of critical temperatures, thermoelastic deformations and thermal hysteresis, in specific stages of thermomechanical cycling, to identify a possible degradation of structural and functional properties. It was possible to verify the effectiveness of the proposed methodology in characterizing the Ni-Ti sensor/actuator under the studied conditions.
Sintomas musculoesqueléticos em estudantes estagiários de fisioterapia
Authors: Nogaroto Henrique , Bertolini Sonia Maria Marques Gomes , Massuda Ely Mitie , De Toledo Karine Franciele Toldo
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar a presença de sintomas musculoesqueléticos em estudantes de graduação em fisioterapia durante o período de estágio. A pesquisa contou com 33 estudantes, matriculados no último período do curso e em prática de estágio supervisionado. Os participantes responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e ao Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire – NMQ de forma online. Dentre os 27 participantes da amostra final, a maior parcela apresentou-se na faixa etária dos 20 aos 29 anos (81,5%), além de serem do sexo feminino (81,5%) e da cor/raça branca (81,5%). Destes, independente do período de queixa (12 meses ou 7 dias), todos referiram apresentar sintomas musculoesqueléticos. Os segmentos corporais com maior frequência de sintomas musculoesqueléticos nos últimos 12 meses foram pescoço (84,6% - 22 queixas), parte superior das costas em (76% - 19 queixas) e inferior em (54% - 14 queixas) e ombros em (46,1% - 12 queixas). Quando considerado o sexo, no pescoço, continuou sendo registrado o maior número de queixas. A comparação entre a frequência dos sintomas em relação ao sexo ainda revelou um predomínio no sexo masculino. O elevado percentual de queixas no pescoço e costas (parte superior e inferior), em ambos os sexos, pode sugerir padrões posturais específicos adotados pelos estudantes durante o estágio e ambientes de atividades. Assim, sugere-se que medidas preventivas e de promoção da saúde eficazes sejam implementadas, incluindo ações e programas que visem a melhoria do ambiente de estágio em fisioterapia no contexto da saúde universitária.
Prognostic factors of the overall survival and disease progression in advanced non small cell lung cancer patients in India Mini review
Authors:   Department of Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India., Kumar Arjun
Published: January 2024

Lung cancer is the most prevalent cancer among females and males, carrying the highest cancer-related mortality rates worldwide. Nearly two-thirds of patients present in the advanced stage at diagnosis requiring palliative therapy with chemotherapy and often radiotherapy, giving a variable response, too. Knowledge of prognostic factors might guide in tailoring the therapy in resource-limited countries. Hence, we reviewed the prognostic factors affecting overall survival and disease progression in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients.
Psychological treatment of an adolescent who was prone to non suicidal self injury A case report
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kragujevac, Serbia., Safiye Teodora
Published: January 2024

This paper, which is one of the few in the world dealing with this topic, presented the psychologist's work based on the concepts of mentalization and internal working models (IWMs) of attachment, with an adolescent girl who was prone to nonsuicidal self-injury.
Dermoscopy of vulvar bowen disease
Authors:   Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Ibn Rochd University Hospital Casablanca, Morocco., Bennouna Nada
Published: January 2024

A 26-year-old-women, with a history of cutaneous Rosai Dorfman disease treated with oral corticosteroids and methotrexate, presented with a 5 months history of multiple gray-brown papules and small well-defined patches located symmetrically on her vulval labia and around the anus (Figure 1).
Taxonomic status and genetic variation in Primula mazurenkoae (Primulaceae): evidence from ISSR-analysis and ITS sequencing
Authors: Kovtonyuk Nataliya K. , Yudanova Sofia S. , Nuzhdina Natalia S.
Published: January 2024

The study aiming to clarify the taxonomic status of Primula mazurenkoae (Aleuritia section, Primulaceae) and determining the level of its genetic divergence in relation to the morphologically close P. farinosa was carried out. To study the genetic relationships between the closely related species, ISSR analysis was performed using five primers; 23 nucleotide sequences of nrITS region were obtained; 20 of them were revealed in the present study. Genetic analyses revealed a high level of variability in natural populations of P. mazurenkoae. Here we can conclude that the level of morphological similarity between P. mazurenkoae and P. farinosa correlates with the results of ISSR analysis and ITS nucleotide data obtained in the study.
Investigation of the impact of porosity of elements made using DMLS 3D printing technology and various printing angles on the mechanical properties and microstructure of 17-4 PH stainless steel
Authors: Deroszewska M.
Published: January 2024

The research aimed to determine the impact of the degree of surface porosity of elements made using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D printing technology on the mechanical properties and structure of the elements by comparing the obtained test results with the standards and properties of elements manufactured using conventional methods.
Uso y aplicación de levadura Kveik en fermentación de cerveza artesanal
Authors: Sánchez-Palacios Kevin Joel , Alcívar-Cedeño Ulbio , Munizaga-Párraga Diego
Published: January 2024

La fermentación es un proceso crucial en la producción de cerveza artesanal y la selección de levaduras es un factor determinante en su calidad final. Aunque levaduras tradicionales como Safale US-05 y Saccharomyces Cerevisiae son ampliamente usadas, la levadura Kveik ofrece considerables ventajas en términos de tiempo y calidad del producto. El objetivo del estudio es evaluar la influencia de la levadura Kveik en comparación con levaduras tradicionales en la fermentación de cerveza artesanal, enfocándose en variables como pH (medida de acidez y alcalinidad de una solución acuosa), % Alcohol por volumen o ABV y tiempo de fermentación. Se preparó un mosto con un extracto potencial de 16 °P, grado plato (unidad que mide la densidad del mosto o cerveza), y se fermentó en condiciones controladas.

Se dividieron las muestras en dos grupos, uno inoculado con levadura Kveik y otro como grupo control, inoculado con Fermentis SafAle us-05. Se tomaron mediciones diarias de variables dependientes. El análisis de varianza (ANOVA) y la prueba de Tukey revelaron que la levadura Kveik tiene un impacto significativo en la producción de %ABV y en la reducción del tiempo de fermentación. No se observaron diferencias significativas en el pH entre los grupos. Los resultados indican que el uso de levadura Kveik en la fermentación de cerveza artesanal podría ofrecer beneficios en la calidad y eficiencia del proceso, especialmente en términos de producción de alcohol y reducción del tiempo de fermentación.
DETERMINAÇÃO DA CURVA DE ESCOAMENTO DE UMA LIGA DE CUPRONIQUEL (Cu75Ni25) PELO ENSAIO DE COMPRESSÃO EM DISCOS EMPILHADOS: ESTUDO DE CASO NA PRODUÇÃO DE MOEDAS
Authors: Carnaval Hamilton da Cunha , Ferreira Carlos Alberto Martins , Bueno Bruno Morais
Published: January 2024

A produção de moedas é um processo de forjamento a frio que se utiliza de diversos metais e conhecer o comportamento mecânico do material por meio da curva de escoamento é importante para planejar o processo produtivo. Nesse sentido os ensaios de compressão convencionais são notadamente empregados mas ficam restritos a disponibilidade de chapas e placas da matéria prima para a preparação de corpos de prova. O presente artigo analisou a aplicação dos ensaios de compressão em discos empilhados como modo alternativo. Discos de uma liga de cuproniquel (Cu75Ni25) prontos foram separados em 6 conjuntos e 2 geometrias diferentes e submetidos às velocidades de deformação de 0,83 e 0,17 mm/s. Os resultados indicaram ótima correlação com os ensaios convencionais dispendendo algum cuidado no preparo das amostras como a definição da relação altura-diâmetro e da velocidade de deslocamento.
OFTALMOPLEGIA INTERNUCLEAR COM PARALISIA DE RETO LATERAL ESQUERDO COM TUMOR DE CLIVUS
Authors: Domingos Priscilla Baltazar , Cardador Gustavo Gatti , Trovó Natália Ronchi , Bucater Raisa Nalin , Lopes Vitor Mendes Pereira
Published: January 2024

A oftalmoplegia internuclear resulta da lesão no fascículo longitudinal medial das fibras dos nervos que coordenam a movimentação horizontal ocular, acomentendo o 3º, 4º e 6º nervo craniano. Entre as causas encontra se esclerose múltipla (jovens), acidente vascular encefálico (idosos) neurossífilis, doença de Lyme, tumor, traumatismo craniano. O diagnóstico é clínico e a neuroimagem estabelece etiologia. Entre os tumores, o cordoma é uma neoplasia óssea originada de remanescentes embrionários da notocorda primitiva que acomete a base do crânio e o esqueleto axial. Um terço desses tumores são intracranianos, localizados preferencialmente no clivus. O tratamento é direcionado à doença subjacente. Em relação ao tumor de clivus, o tratamento cirúrgico é o de eleição e a radioterapia é indicada como adjuvante.
Recombinant chicken anaemia virus viral protein 1 gene expression in insect cell system
Authors: T KARTHIKA , S MANOHARAN , T JAYALAKSHMI E , K KUMANAN
Published: January 2024

CAV specific PCR positive tissue samples of Namakkal region available in the Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, were used in this study. A multiple host expression vector pTriEx 1.1 Neo was selected to clone the CAV VP1 gene (1353 bp) and transformed into BL21 (DE3) strain of E. coli and confirmed. The CAV VP1 recombinant pTriEx vector was co- transfected to Bacvector triple cut virus DNA with Sf9 insect cells. The plaques formed by CAV VP1 recombinant baculovirus were purified and propagated for protein expression. The recombinant CAV VP1 protein expression was confirmed by indirect FAT and SDS-PAGE analysis followed by western blot analysis using specific serum.
Antibacterial activity of successive extracts of some medicinal plants against field isolates of Pasteurella multocida
Authors: USHA N P , BIBU K J , JOSE SUBIN , NAIR A M C , KRISHNAN NAIR G , NAIR N D
Published: January 2024

The outbreak of duck pasteurellosis caused by avian strains of Pasteurella multocida, which occur during monsoon period, is a serious problem with high mortality and morbidity affecting younger age groups. Medicinal plants reported to have antibacterial action were tested for their efficacy against Pasteurella multocida by in vitro methods. Successive extraction of whole plant materials of Leucas aspera, Vernonia cineria and Ocimum sanctum, leaves of Syzigium cumini, and bark of Polyalthia longifolia were performed with petroleum benzine, choloroform, acetone, methanol and water, and were tested for their antibacterial effect using microtitre plate technique (to estimate the minimum inhibitory concentration, MIC) and disc diffusion method (to estimate the zone of inhibition). The results from the above in vitro assay revealed the efficacy of different plant successive extracts against duck pasteurellosis.