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Mind the Gap: An Evaluation of Indicator Discrepancies between Sustainability Standards and Certifications in the Built Asset Industry
Authors: Jaberi Meisam , Poirier Erik
Published: June 2024

The built asset industry impacts our global environment significantly, contributing notably to environmental degradation. Various sustainability standards and certifications, such as LEED, DGNB, BREEAM, ISO 14001, and GRI 200 series, have been established to guide the industry toward sustainable practices. Despite their intended purpose, the diversity of these systems has led to a complex and inconsistent landscape. This paper undertakes a review of 25 certifications and 26 standards in the built asset industry, identifying and analyzing gaps and discrepancies in their measuring indicators. Using a rigorous process, we consolidated the diverse measuring indicators from each scheme into a list of 189 specific indicators, for comparative analysis. This analysis revealed notable gaps and inconsistencies within these schemes, illuminating differences in their emphasis and coverage of sustainability indicators. These findings highlight the need for increased standardization and inclusiveness in sustainability assessments within the industry. This study contributes to the discourse on industry standardization, policy decisions, sector transparency, and further research, marking a crucial step towards a more integrated approach to sustainability in the built asset industry.
 
Keywords: Sustainability, built asset industry, Sustainability standards, Green Building Certification
International Business Strategy: Ensuring Enterprise Stability Amidst Turmoil
Authors: Tanasiichuk Alona , Kovalchuk Svitlana , Sokoliuk Serhii , Kovtun Eduard , Dodon Oksana , Sakun Hanna , Serednytska Liudmila
Published: June 2024

The study determined stages of the formation of international marketing strategies in modern conditions of globalization were considered, and the classification of the goals of entering international markets by Ukrainian enterprises in the conditions of war was carried out. Approaches to forming international marketing strategies for Ukrainian enterprises, which carry out economic activities in war conditions, have been developed. The advantages and disadvantages of various international marketing strategies, which should be taken into account by domestic enterprises when choosing strategic directions for the development of international activities, are determined. The procedure for choosing an international marketing strategy for the business development of domestic enterprises is substantiated, and a graph-analytical model of the process of making a management decision on choosing a strategic direction for the development of international activities of Ukrainian enterprises is proposed. To demonstrate approaches to the selection of international markets for assessing their convergence, the following indicators have been defined: GDP per capita, purchasing power parity, inflation rate, corruption rate, rule of law index, carbon dioxide emissions, natural resource income, agricultural value added, food production index, business freedom index, and industrial value added. The results of a comprehensive study have led to the conclusion that the markets of Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Luxembourg, and France have favorable conditions for the strategic development of international activities of Ukrainian enterprises in them. It has been determined that the markets of Slovenia, Malta, Czech Republic, Portugal, Italy, Lithuania, Cyprus, and Spain may become promising for the strategic development of international activities of Ukrainian enterprises, provided that a significant gap in their main indicators is overcome, namely: "Control of Corruption" and "Rule of Law Index". 
Keywords: strategic directions of international activity development, business sustainability, international marketing strategies, model of the management decision-making process, new offers in world markets, integration into the world economy, assessment of market convergence, business freedom index, industrial value added
Insolvency Proceedings in Post-Pandemic Period, Through the Governance Sustainability Prism
Authors: Savickis Valdis
Published: June 2024

Nevertheless, COVID-19 Pandemic situation calm down in Latvia and in whole world, diffracted, common legal order and procedural norms came back in so called “normal functioning”. Authors aim is to examine the legal regime in post-pandemic period and conclude the impact of specific legal regulation on the procedural and material legal norms. The study uses analytical and descriptive methods, evaluating normative acts and political decisions. Comparative method is used to compare the scope of legal instruments of national level, in the sphere of civil procedures and insolvency proceedings. Historical method is used to compare and analyze legal norms. As a result of the study, author concluded, that: 1) scope of applicable legal instruments used during the emergency situation there not even prolonged, but remained unchanged in legal norms of the special normative acts, regulating suppression of consequences of the spread and management of the spread of COVID-19 Infection; 2) state, in order to reach governance sustainability aims, invented digital and technological solutions, in order to reach the improvement of the economic situation of society and to promote the stability of the national economy.
Keywords: Insolvency proceedings, civil procedures, business environment, governance sustainability, legal entities.
Regional Policies for Sustainable Attractivity of the Euregio
Authors: Klotz Renate
Published: June 2024

In the literature, quality of life is increasingly emphasised as a determinant for the location choice of highly qualified individuals. There is no doubt that the Euregio, which is ecologically, economically, and culturally rich, offers great potential for the settlement of highly qualified professionals. Statistical data show an increasing rate of migration from the Trentino-South Tyrol region in the last 10 years. In this research, causal factors are identified that encourage highly qualified professionals to move out of or settle in the Euregio. The importance of sustainable, attractive communities for their decision-making is identified.
Methods of the research mixed methods in exploratory design starting with open interviews with out-migrants, in-migrants, and return migrants.
Results of the qualitative data collection: High quality of life is not the primary determinant for staying in the Euregio1. The economic aspect has no clear primary relevance in the decision to leave, but it does in the decision to migrate and return. Closed mentality and cultural realities have a notable influence on the emigration of highly qualified professionals. A series of sustainable recommendations for action can be presented. Their implementation is necessary on a political and primarily a societal or community level.
 Keywords: 'quality of life and migration'; 'Euregio migration data'; 'professional workers in the Euregio'; 'sustainable attractivity in Alpine area'
Do young sustainable tourists build better relationships with destinations?
Authors: Sato Mitsuru , Onbhuddha Ruethai , Ma Bingying , Ogata Seiichi
Published: June 2024

Sustainable tourists play a crucial role in achieving sustainable tourism in destinations. Previous studies have identified a segment of sustainability-friendly tourists. In recent years, some studies have focused on the youth generation as sustainable tourists. It is a useful strategy for destinations to build better relationships with sustainable youth tourists in order to construct a competitive advantage in the long term. However, it remains unclear that the characteristics and behaviors of young sustainable tourists and how they relate to destinations. The aim of this study is to examine sustainable young generation tourists who contribute to a destination’s sustainability. The study was based on data from a web-based survey of Japanese respondents aged between 20 and 39 years, who had experienced domestic travel. We conducted exploratory factor analysis and cluster analysis and identified a segment of sustainable youth tourists. The intention to build relationships with destinations was analyzed using the chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. The results confirmed that young sustainable tourists were highly loyal to the destinations they visited and intended to involve the destination after their trip. They are actors who actively seek to increase the sustainability of their destinations.
 Keywords: sustainable tourism, destination management, sustainable tourist, youth tourism, tourist loyalty
From Hearts to Carts: Understanding the Impact of Comments, Likes, and Share Functions on Consumer Purchase Intentions in a Social Media Landscape
Authors: Rosli Nadzirah , Johar Elaina Rose , Bin Mad Lazim Muhammad Luqman Hannan , Hashim Sharizal , Juhari Noor Faezah
Published: June 2024

In recent years, considerable attention has been devoted to studying how social media engagement, encompassing actions such as likes, comments, and shares, shapes consumer purchasing decisions. While previous research acknowledges the significance of social media engagement, there remains a dearth of thorough analysis regarding the explicit effects of likes, comments, and shares on consumer behaviour, particularly in terms of examining how these engagements affect diverse consumer groups. Thus, this study aims to enhance our comprehension of how activities on social networking platforms, such as comments, likes, and shares, impact consumer purchasing decisions. Employing a cross-sectional approach, the study utilized purposive sampling to collect data from Malaysian university students who had previously made purchases through social media platforms like Instagram. A total of 134 valid responses were analyzed. The research outcomes significantly contribute to the existing literature in several respects. Firstly, the study constructed a research framework based on signalling theory to explore how social network activities, such as comments, likes, and shares, influence consumer purchasing decisions. The findings revealed insightful observations, indicating that likes and shares exert a substantial direct influence on purchase decisions within the Instagram ecosystem. However, contrary to expectations, the study found no significant association between comments and consumers' purchasing decisions on Instagram. These discoveries offer valuable insights into the specific impact of different social media engagement metrics on consumer behaviour, particularly within the context of Instagram. 
Keywords: social media, like, share, comment, consumer behaviour, purchase decision, Instagram
Fostering Sustainable Packaging Industry: Global Trends and Challenges
Authors: Petrenko Liudmyla , Puzko Sergii , Lavrenenko Valentyna , Gernego Iuliia
Published: June 2024

The article is focused on the examination of market dynamics of eco-friendly packaging both in Ukraine, the European Union and globally. This involves a comprehensive analysis of companies operating within the eco-friendly packaging sector with a focus on understanding their methodologies and tactics for introducing new products into the market. It investigates the prevailing trends and primary catalysts shaping the regulation, consumption, and production patterns of eco-friendly packaging on a global scale. This considers a broad spectrum of factors, including the rising trend of on-the-go food consumption, concerns environmental sustainability and human health, governmental initiatives, and strategic collaborations across various industries. These factors collectively contribute to the expansion of the eco-friendly packaging industry, enhancing its efficacy and allure for investment. The research provides overview of important trends and main challenges, causing discussions in the context of fostering sustainable packaging industry. In particular, there are discussion about the long-term environmental effect of certain materials and eco technologies. There is a complexity in understanding the diversified legislative basis for sustainable packaging industry development in different countries. There is also an area for discussions on the issue of consumer’s understanding of eco-friendly packaging advantages. Additionally, the research explores shifts in consumer preferences, the integration of novel technologies in packaging material manufacturing, and the establishment of standards and regulations governing eco-friendly packaging. It focuses on evaluating the growth trajectory of the eco-packaging sector and the operational strategies adopted by companies within this domain specifically in Ukraine. This analysis encompasses an assessment of financial metrics, innovative methodologies, market competition dynamics, and other pertinent variables influencing the performance and viability of companies operating in this sector within the Ukrainian market context.
Keywords: sustainable development, sustainable finance, ecological packaging, environmental polution.
Inconsistency of Special Relativity
Authors: Balaci Octavian
Published: June 2024

Reassert the twin paradox in a new light, leading to the conclusion that the theory of relativity is inconsistent with the physical reality. Symmetric clocks paradox using two clocks in a special setup, in which both clocks are in inertial movement on the entire duration of experiment.
Neighborhood Perception and the Impact on Academic Achievement in Housing Choice Voucher Participants
Authors: Kelly Damien
Published: June 2024

Housing Choice Vouchers have expanded housing opportunities for millions of low-income households throughout the United States. Vouchers provide low-income households the opportunity to move to different neighborhoods. A growing body of research has shown where a household resides has a large impact on both economic outcomes, and the quality of their children’s education. This is the third of a three-part research project which explored the effect neighborhood choice has on the academic achievement of Housing Choice Voucher participant’s high school aged children. Using survey data, this study explored the impact perceived neighborhood characteristics had on passing STAAR reading and mathematics exam. Of the 4,884 flyers mailed to households utilizing the Housing Choice Voucher, 77 participants used the QR code to access the questionnaire with 51 participants completing the questionnaire with the required information. The perceived characteristics explored in this study were increased neighborhood safety, increased neighborhood satisfaction, more educated residents, and lower single parent households. Findings were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequencies, and percentages.Of the four characteristics included in the questionnaire, the perceived characteristics of neighborhood safety, more educated residents, and lower single parent households scored the highest level of agreement among questionnaire participants.
Self-Reported Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity in Italian Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. A Dietary Fad?
Authors: Brindicci Viviana Fara , Franceschini Simone , Gnasso Ilaria , Alcini Paride , Tassi Emanuele Abondio , Santarelli Lorenzo , Cristofori Fernanda , Dargenio Vanessa Nadia , Castellaneta Stefania ,   the NCGS study group*, Francavilla Ruggiero
Published: June 2024

INTRODUCTION:

In different countries, the exact prevalence of people that refer symptoms after gluten ingestion is increasing and the unavailability of reliable laboratory tests to diagnose the condition known as nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) has opened the door to the spread of survey-based studies to hypothesize a prevalence of this condition with highly discordant results. We aim to describe the attitude toward gluten consumption in a large population of young adults in Italy.

METHODS:

A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 13 Italian cities to investigate the dietary attitudes of more than 9,400 people distributed throughout the country about gluten consumption. Only those referring to gluten-related symptoms with a frequency equal to “always” or “most of the time” were considered self-reported NCGS (SR-NCGS) patients.

RESULTS:

Five thousand two hundred thirty-four of 9,432 eligible participants (55.5%) fully completed the questionnaire. Excluding those with previous gastrointestinal diagnoses of celiac disease and wheat allergy, we have finally analyzed 4,987 questionnaires. Four hundred eighty-seven participants indicated gluten-related symptoms always or most of the time (SR-NCGS subjects), while 121 already had a medical diagnosis of NCGS. The minimum prevalence figure of SR-NCGS is 6.4% (95% confidence interval 6.0–6.9), with a higher prevalence in women (79.9%). The most frequent gluten-related symptoms were bloating, abdominal pain, and tiredness.

DISCUSSION:

The high prevalence of people reporting symptoms after gluten ingestion requires that the diagnosis of NCGS should be ascertained with a double-blind controlled study to limit the number of people who improperly approach a gluten-free diet.
Sirolimus Use in Refractory Crohn's Disease
Authors: Siu Rex K. , Karime Christian , Hashash Jana G. , Kinnucan Jami , Picco Michael F. , Farraye Francis A.
Published: June 2024

Treatment options for patients with inflammatory bowel disease are constantly evolving; however, medication-refractory disease remains an issue. Pediatric case series show the potential benefit of sirolimus therapy in refractory Crohn's disease (CD); however, limited data exist in adult patients. As such, we retrospectively identified and report clinical outcomes for 4 patients prescribed sirolimus for treatment of refractory CD. Despite a median sirolimus therapy duration of 524 days and some therapeutic benefits, all patients discontinued therapy due to adverse effects. Our findings suggest that while sirolimus may have clinical utility, its role may be limited by treatment-derived adverse effects.
Therapy-Associated Polyposis, Late Presentation of a Childhood-Treated Disease
Authors: McGarrity Thomas J. , Aynardi Jason , Peiffer Laurie , Ashktorab Hassan , Razjouyan Hadie
Published: June 2024

Therapy-associated polyposis (TAP), an acquired gastrointestinal polyposis in childhood cancer survivors, poses diagnostic challenges resembling hereditary syndromes. Four TAP patients were studied, revealing upper gastrointestinal lesions after radiotherapy in 2 patients, managed by endoscopic resection. Two underwent total colectomy; 1 had adenocarcinoma from a polyp. Next-generation sequencing on diseased tissue revealed no alteration in mismatch repair genes with stable microsatellite status; however, there was somatic mutation in APC gene altering Wnt signaling pathway in all 3 precancerous lesions. Integrating endoscopic and surgical interventions is crucial, although ongoing studies aim to elucidate pathophysiology for potential targeted therapies in TAP management.
PENGENALAN PAKAIAN TRADISIONAL JEPANG YUKATA DI SMU NEGERI 4 SEMARANG
Authors: Hastuti Nur , Nur Ridha Dian Annisa , Agusta Nisia Dwi Nur
Published: June 2024

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini mengenai pengenalan pakaian tradisional Jepang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini  untuk meneliti bagaimana sejarah yukata, bahan yang digunakan dalam yukata dan  lain-lain. Penelitian ini menggunakan media ceramah.  Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif analisis. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah pakaian tradisional Jepang Yukata. Data kemudian dianalisis dan diinterpretasikan, setelah itu data disajikan dalam bentuk uraian kemudian disimpulkan.Kata kunci: budaya tradisional, sejarah yukata, bahan yukata. ABSTRACTThis research is about the introduction of traditional Japanese clothing. The purpose of this research is to examine how the history of yukata, the materials used in yukata and others. This research uses lecture media.  The method used is descriptive analysis. The source of data in this study is traditional Japanese clothing Yukata. The data is then analyzed and interpreted, after which the data is presented in the form of a description and then concluded.Keywords: traditional culture, yukata history, yukata materials.
T-Conference
Authors: Kadrnožková Monika
Published: June 2024

On November 16, 2023, the fi rst annual T-Conference for high school studentstook place, where students presented their professional contributions based on research conducted within their student research and professional activities.
Trends in The Study of Administration
Authors: Ortiz Ayala Ricardo , Valencia Perez Hector Fernando , Espino Rico Gustavo
Published: June 2024

Knowledge and information are two very important components in society, to the extent that the term "knowledge societies" has been coined (UNESCO 2021). As part of the processes in organizations, knowledge leads to improvements in their development and productivity (Muñoz and Riverola, cited by Flores 2005); therefore, they must adapt to the demands of a competitive and changing international world. Year after year, administration, specifically those areas that comprise it, results in different themes being developed considering administrative practice worldwide. Considering this, an essay is carried out as a result of exploring the research trends in administration with the goal of conducting a comparative analysis between the current research trends in the field of administration published in journals and the holographic cultural model proposed by Dr. Antonio Castañeda Ríos, and in the process, verifying if the holographic cultural model is still relevant or alternatively describing the trends that are not included in the aforementioned model. Journals that compile research from all over the world have been consulted to identify predominant themes, and it was found that current trends in the field of administration agree with the general lines of research set out in the Holographic Cultural Model. Regarding the particularities found, such themes arise as a result of the logical evolution of time and change.
Developing Scenarios for Exploring Teacher Agency in Universities: A Multimethod Study
Authors: Kusters Max , De Vetten Arjen , Admiraal Wilfried , Van der Rijst Roeland
Published: June 2024

Lecturers who are actively engaged in shaping their teaching and teaching practices demonstrate agency. Teacher agency has increasingly been described as a key factor in educational development at universities. Lecturers are expected to innovatively develop courses and continuously improve their teaching practices to respond to, for example, student needs and labor market demands. In this multimethod study, we examined the process of developing and validating scenarios for measuring teacher agency in universities. We conducted four studies to create 23 scenarios that capture the complex nature of teacher agency. First, we interviewed university lecturers to identify bumpy moments in their teaching practice, and so found scenarios based on real-life experiences. Then, we employed two expert panels, to evaluate and refine the scenarios, which enhanced their validity. Finally, we used a pilot study to standardize the data collection procedures. Our multimethod study has established reliability by triangulating methods and researchers, involving multiple stakeholders, and providing detailed descriptions of the research process. This project holds implications for research and practice. The scenarios can be used in professional academic development programs for the collection of research data and to promote self-reflection, peer consultation activities, and professional growth and agency among university lecturers.
Stability of steroid hormones in dried blood spots (DBS)
Authors: Olthof Anouk , Hillebrand Jacquelien J. , Wickenhagen Wjera V. , Boelen Anita , Heijboer Annemieke C.
Published: June 2024

Objectives

Steroid hormone levels of patients may be monitored via dried blood spot (DBS) sampling at home. Stability of steroid hormones in DBS samples, however, needs to be established.

Methods

DBS samples from healthy volunteers were collected and stored at various temperatures. Steroid hormone concentrations in DBS were measured directly, at day 2, day 7 and day 14 following storage at 37 °C and after 7 days, 14 days, 3 months and 6 months following storage at −20 °C, 4 °C and room temperature (RT). Cortisol, cortisone, corticosterone, testosterone, androstenedione, and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) were assessed using LC-MS/MS.

Results

All steroids were stable (±15 %) up to 14 days when stored at 37 °C, except for cortisone (only stable until 2 days). All steroids were stable up to 6 months when stored at −20 °C, 4 °C and RT. However, there were some exceptions, for androstenedione at RT (only stable until 7 days), for 17-OHP when stored at −20 °C (only stable until 3 months), for cortisone at RT and 4 °C (only stable until 14 days), and cortisol at RT (only stable until 3 months).

Conclusions

Overall, we demonstrated stability of steroid hormone concentrations in DBS under various conditions which may be encountered during shipping to the diagnostic laboratory and during long-term storage before analysis.
Chlorine-free synthesis of phosphinic derivatives by change in the P-function
Authors: Keglevich György , Harsági Nikoletta , Szöllősi Betti , Drahos László
Published: June 2024

To replace the traditional synthesis of phosphinic amides and phosphinates involving the reaction of phosphinic chlorides with amines and alcohols, respectively, a new chlorine-free approach was aimed at utilizing aminolysis of the phosphinate and alcoholysis of the phosphinic amide. Under microwave conditions, in the presence of [bmim][PF6] catalyst, alkyl diphenylphosphinates were converted to the corresponding phosphinic amides by reaction with primary amines. The reversed transformations involving the alcoholysis of the diphenylphosphinic amides under similar but somewhat more forcing conditions led to phosphinates. The reactivity of the starting phosphinic derivatives, as well as that of the primary amines and alcohols, was evaluated. The work-up included the removal of the excess of the nucleophiles (amine or alcohol) in vacuum followed by flash chromatography. The regenerated nucleophiles could be recycled and reused.
CFD-PBM simulation of power law fluid in a bubble column reactor
Authors: Duan Meng-Qiang , Li Shao-Bai , Bhusal Manju L. , Zhang Wei , Ding Yu-Huan
Published: June 2024

A computational fluid dynamics coupled population balance model (CFD-PBM) was used to numerically simulate the fluid dynamics of bubble swarms in a bubble column containing non-Newtonian fluids. The effects of superficial gas velocity (U

g
), the consistency index (K), and the flow index (n) on bubble size distribution (BSD), gas holdup, and fluid dynamic viscosity in a bubble column were analyzed at both local and overall scales. As U

g
increases, the bubble breakup occurs excessively, the gas holdup increases, and the dynamic viscosity decreases. K and n were used to characterize the rheological properties of power law fluid. As K increases, fluid viscosity increases, bubble breakup rate decreases, gas holdup in the top zone is slightly lower than in the middle zone, and dynamic viscosity increases. Within the range of n from 0.45 to 1.07, when n is smallest, the relative frequency of bubbles smaller than the initial size is relatively large, and the overall and local gas holdup are the highest. When n = 1.07, the fluid exhibits shear-thickening properties, and the dynamic viscosity variations are significant.
Draft genome of a biological control agent against Bipolaris sorokiniana, the causal phytopathogen of spot blotch in wheat (Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum): Bacillus inaquosorum TSO22
Authors: Morales-Sandoval Pamela Helué , Valenzuela-Ruíz Valeria , Santoyo Gustavo , Hyder Sajjad , Mitra Debasis , Zelaya-Molina Lily X. , Ávila-Alistac Norma , Parra-Cota Fannie Isela , Santos-Villalobos Sergio de los
Published: June 2024

Strain TSO22 was isolated from bulk soil associated with wheat crops in the Yaqui Valley, Mexico. The draft genome contained 4,294,671 bp, 43.7% G + C content, 731,759 bp N50, 3 L50, and 29 contigs. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing, the overall genome relatedness index, and phylogenomic relationship, strain TSO22 is highly affiliated with Bacillus inaquosorum. Genome annotation revealed 94 RNAs and 4,465 predicted coding DNA sequences distributed in 336 subsystems, in which genes involved in plant growth promotion and biocontrol were detected, such as colonizing plant system, competitive exclusionist, control of biotic and abiotic stresses, and plant immune response stimulation. Genomic predictions were confirmed through in vitro analysis, which revealed that B. inaquosorum TSO22 has great biological control against Bipolaris sorokiniana, as well as excellent metabolic capabilities to improve plant growth and development.
Bi2Se3/ZnSe heterojunction on flexible Mo metal foil for photo electrolysis water splitting application
Authors: Singh Bheem , Dhiman Vinay Kumar , Chandra Behera Govinda , Gautam Sudhanshu , Kumar Rahul , Senthil Kumar Muthusamy , Roy Somnath C. , Kushvaha Sunil Singh
Published: June 2024

The green hydrogen generation by photoelectrochemical (PEC) process emerged as a viable approach to replace non-renewable energy sources, which is done by using semiconducting materials. Recently ZnSe-based heterostructure/junction promise a suitable approach to enhance the PEC performance of photoelectrode. Here we have grown Bi2Se3/ZnSe heterojunction on flexible Mo metal foil by using magnetron sputtering technique toward PEC water splitting application. The crystallinity, structural, and surface morphology of the deposited films were investigated by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The PEC measurements were performed under 100 mW/cm2 (AM = 1.5 G) simulated solar radiation in 0.5 M Na2SO4 aqueous electrolyte solution. The PEC measurements show that Bi2Se3/ZnSe photoelectrode performs better as a photocatalyst, with a photocurrent density of ∼96.4 μA/cm2 (at 0.4 V vs Ag/AgCl), which was found to be three times higher than pristine ZnSe film (∼32.4 μA/cm2). This work suggests the importance of heterojunction towards efficient photoelectrodes for green hydrogen generation.
Strength and Conditioning for Cricket Wicketkeeping: A Narrative Review
Authors: Wong Sing , Lim Julian , McErlain-Naylor Stuart A. , Scanlan Aaron , Goggins Luke , Ahmun Rob , Comfort Paul , Weldon Anthony
Published: June 2024

A cricket wicketkeeper is a player on the fielding team positioned behind the stumps. They adopt a crouching position upon ball delivery from the bowler to take catches, execute stumpings, and limit extra runs because of byes. Wicketkeepers are advised to conduct a combination of technical and strength and conditioning training to support the dynamic actions required in matches and reduce injury risk. There is evidence on wicketkeepers concerning match-play demands, physical development, and injury risk reduction; however, this research is limited compared with other positions. This research should be consolidated to provide meaningful and informed guidance for planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating strength and conditioning programs. Therefore, this review presents a needs analysis, normative data, and evidence-informed guidance for wicketkeepers. This information can be used by strength and conditioning coaches and the athlete support team to inform decisions regarding training programs. This review recommends that strength and conditioning programs accommodate the demands of specific match formats and individual physical, physiological, and technical needs of wicketkeepers. The key physical characteristics underpinning wicketkeeping performance such as multidirectional speed, change-of-direction ability, lower-limb power, and aerobic fitness should be considered to ensure the specificity of training programs.
Global Routes and Hidden Labor in the American Mathematical Society’s Cold War Chinese Mathematics Translation Program
Authors: Lui Mary Ting Yi , Kim Theodore
Published: June 2024

This article argues that the first important comprehensive efforts by US mathematicians to survey, translate, and disseminate the work of Chinese mathematicians resulted from Cold War geopolitical and scientific competition and economic pressures that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. The success of the American Mathematical Society’s (AMS) translation program and its journal Chinese Mathematics depended less on official diplomatic channels and more on an informal network of Chinese American mathematicians and librarians in the United States, which provided the infrastructure and hidden labor necessary for transnational mathematical exchange and translation. The history of the Chinese translation project demonstrates the importance of moving beyond the biographies and work of established mathematicians to capture the broader transpacific social history of Chinese American mathematical research and technical labor in the early Cold War. Moreover, the article demonstrates the importance of bringing Asian American history and the history of Cold War science together, as the mathematical and linguistic expertise and labor required came from recently immigrated Chinese American mathematicians caught at the nexus of Cold War anticommunist politics and the incomplete repeal of Chinese exclusion. Historians of mathematics have mostly narrated the late 1940s and early 1950s as a time of anti-communist purges that impacted the lives of Chinese scientists and derailed US–China scientific exchange. Meanwhile, the 1960s have remained unexamined. Instead, we see the ways in which the AMS’s translation program generated important mathematical exchanges that widely impacted mathematics and adjacent fields.
CHILDCARE ARRANGEMENTS AMONGST ZIMBABWEAN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES LIVING IN SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Mwedzi Tapuwa , Sobantu Mziwandile
Published: June 2024

Childcare is a pivotal universal right, particularly for immigrant families and their children in helping them to settle in a host country successfully. Underpinned by social exclusion and intersectionality frameworks, this qualitative study explored the childcare arrangements used by Zimbabwean immigrant families living in Soweto, a low-income community in Johannesburg, South Africa. The study used semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion to gather data from the heads of eighteen Zimbabwean immigrant families. Among other findings, the study revealed that immigrant families used various childcare options, and their choices were constrained by levels of vulnerability and forms of exclusion. Some of the recommendations made to enhance the childcare arrangements amongst the group are integrative and inclusive measures such as adequate documentation and improving the income of members of this group. Keywords: childcare, childcare arrangements, immigrants, South Africa, Zimbabwean immigrants
Arheološki pregled lokaliteta u sjeveroistočnom dijelu Zadarske županije
Authors: Ilkić Mato
Published: June 2024

Rad donosi preliminarne rezultate arheološkog rekognosciranja lokaliteta sa šireg područja Benkovca, Gračaca, Novigrada, Obrovca i Posedarja. U tom prostranom dijelu Zadarske županije mnogobrojna su arheološka nalazišta, koja najvećim dijelom do sada nisu bila istraživana. Pripadaju različitim razdobljima, i to od prapovijesti pa sve do ranog novog vijeka.
Arheološka istraživanja na Gradini svetog Ivana na otoku Korčuli
Authors: Borzić Igor
Published: June 2024

Rad donosi rezultate istraživanja brežuljka Gradine s crkvom svetog Ivana, smještenog na krajnjem zapadnom dijelu otoka Korčule koja su umnogome unaprijedila poznavanje dinamike iskorištavanja ove lokacije i omogućila njezino smještanje u već poznate okvire prapovijesne, antičke, srednje i novovjekovne naseljenosti ne samo otoka Korčule već i čitavog okolnog arhipelaga.
Pećina Čelinjak
Authors: Vujević Dario , Bodružić Mario
Published: June 2024

U sklopu projekta EpiC Hrvatske zaklade za znanost (IP-2019-04-6115) tijekom 2022. godine nastavljena su probna istraživanja pećine Čelinjak na Dugom otoku. Pećina se nalazi s istočne strane istoimenog brda na 111 m nadmorske visine, a već na prvi pogled odaje arheološki potencijal. Novim istraživanjima potvrđeni su rezultati iz prve kampanje.
Istraživanje brodoloma iz 1. st. pr. Kr. kod rta Letavice na otoku Pagu
Authors: Radić Rossi Irena , Yamafune Kotaro
Published: June 2024

Mjesto potonuća antičkog broda kod rta Letavice nedaleko od Šimuna na otoku Pagu pronašao je tijekom turističkog ronjenja 2018. godine Vedran Dorušić, vlasnik Ronilačkog centra Foka, smještenog u Kampu Šimuni. Riječ je o oko 400 vinskih amfora tipa Lamboglia 2 iz 1. st. pr. Kr., koje leže na padini morskog dna, ocrtavajući oblik potonulog broda. 2022. provedena je četvrta istraživačka kampanja na lokalitetu. Pristupilo se ponovnom čišćenju sjeveroistočnog kraja nalazišta, kako bi se u potpunosti očistile i dokumentirale dvije prije otkrivene olovne prečke antičkih sidara. Jedna sonda postavljena je nad gornji rub sjeveroistočnog dijela nalazišta, kako bi se provjerilo postoje li pod sedimentom očuvani dijelovi drvene brodske konstrukcije. Druga sonda postavljena je pod donji rub jugozapadnog dijela nalazišta, na kojem se pretpostavljalo postojanje brodske kuhinje. U objema sondama potvrđeni su pretpostavljeni nalazi.
Principios de justicia distributiva en trabajos experimentales con niños
Authors: Angarita Cáceres Rafael Gonzalo
Published: June 2024

Los trabajos experimentales que tienen por objeto examinar principios de justicia distributiva en niños pueden ser leídos como el esfuerzo por presentar metodologías en las que se constata el reconocimiento y la práctica de los principios a edades cada vez más tempranas. La lectura crítica de fuentes implicada por la revisión de la literatura especializada mostró la posibilidad de clasificar los estudios experimentales con niños en cuatro periodos. El primero asiste a las contribuciones efectuadas por Piaget, Kohlberg y Damon. Posteriormente, se examinan los hallazgos en la infancia media. Con respecto a la primera infancia, se ha detectado que los estudios se dividen en los que examinan niños de edad preescolar y los que cuentan con participantes bebés de dos años de vida. El recorrido muestra que la discusión de los estudios experimentales con los trabajos de los precursores está centrado en identificar los principios a edades más tempranas.
presunción de culpa en la responsabilidad civil por el ejercicio de las actividades peligrosas
Authors: Real Castellanos David Fernando
Published: June 2024

La minimización de la técnica jurídica de la presunción de culpa ha disociado la interpretación de los hechos constitutivos de la responsabilidad civil por el ejercicio de las actividades peligrosas, desnaturalizando la actividad probatoria de los extremos procesales, en la medida que la acreditación de la ausencia de culpa no exime de la obligación reparatoria pretendida.
La absoluta determinación de la culpa en el ejercicio de las actividades peligrosas por la interpretación mayoritaria del artículo 2356 del Código Civil debe relativizarse, dado que no se detiene exhaustivamente en la razonabilidad material de que el demandado no se exonere con la ausencia de culpa, sino que se empecina exclusivamente en la necesidad material de que la víctima demandante se beneficie con la culpa presunta.
La reevaluación de las implicaciones probatorias generadas por la presunción de culpa conduce a que se aplique la lógica probatoria necesaria en su composición y función; se identifiquen las equivocaciones técnicas frente a su utilización en el litigio; y se clarifique la finalidad esperada por la jurisprudencia dominante de la Sala de Casación Civil de la Corte Suprema de Justicia (C.S.J.).
MODELLING THE CONTACT OF OIL SYSTEMS WITH NATURAL WATER BODIES
Authors: MUKHORTINA N  A. , SEREBRENNIKOVA O  V. , KRASNOYAROVA N  A.
Published: June 2024

Laboratory modelling of oil pollution of water bodies was carried out using the diesel fuel - water - mineral phase system. The content and composition of organic compounds in each of the parts making up the system were studied using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The trends of changes in the composition of n-alkanes, polycyclic aromatic and naphthenic hydrocarbons, cyclohexanes, alkylbenzenes and trimethylalkylbenzenes present in diesel fuel during the transition from diesel fuel to the aqueous and mineral phases have been revealed.
Severe effect of graphene hydroxide on heart muscle
Authors: Chinchilla Calix Hugo Alfonso , Meras Ulloa Alba Damaris
Published: June 2024

Medicine changed radically from the plandemic that began in December 2019 and is still ongoing. As we pointed out in an editorial in this prestigious magazine, there is a before and after and that is facilitated by the blindness of 99.9% of doctors in the different disciplines of medicine who no longer see the greatest genocide beyond their noses. of history on our planet since Adam and Jawa his wife appeared. The objective of this research work has been very arduous and meticulous with the objective of detecting in completely healthy people and without any comorbidity that predispose to serious cardiac pathologies, especially involvement of myocardial fibers, ultimately producing a state called cardiomyopathy up to now. dilated terminal, which I have diagnosed by non-routine laboratory (complete blood count with VES, D-dimer, C-reactive protein, Ferritin levels in blood, NTproBNP, Troponin (ultrasensitive) Conventional Chest X-ray, Echocardiogram, blood smear analysis peripheral and fixing it in Wirigh staining Evidencing a breakdown of the formed elements of the blood, especially red blood cells and the evidence in it of graphene hydroxide And after treatment that from this writing I want it to be patented as the only cardiologist who used it for this end worldwide with amazing results that only the same patient who has witnessed can affirm it.
Apoprotein e and lipoprotein (a) genetics as markers for coronary heart disease
Authors: Cerqueira Eneida Marcílio , Saldanha Anita L R , Valera Gasparoto André Luis , Pantoja Margeotto Ana Paula , Daniel Natália Rodrigues , Tibiriçá Raoni Imada , Silva de Oliveira Renato Cesar , Bellincanta Fakhouri Tereza Luiza , da Rocha Martinez Tania Leme
Published: June 2024

This review focuses on two apolipoproteins markers for coronary heart disease; Apoprotein E and lipoprotein (a) with their respective genetic characteristics. The E2E2 genotype determines lower levels of LDL-c than those observed for the other two phenotypes. The mechanism by which the E2 allele would be related to low LDL-c levels seems to be the weak binding that E2 establishes with the receptor protein, which decreases and/or delays the removal of chylomicrons and VLDL-c. Decreased rates of coronary heart disease were not observed in individuals carrying the E2 allele, and it has been suggested that the lack of protection is due to the hypertriglyceridemia associated with it. Plasma lipid levels of diabetics with this gene were not different from those observed in diabetics without E4. The E4 allele also seems to be associated with a type of hypercholesterolemia, determined by a polygenic genetic mechanism, in which those affected have LDL-c levels above 190 mg/dl and do not have xanthomas. Those affected are more often of homo or heterozygous genotype for this allele. Lipoprotein (a) is a genetic marker with an inheritance pattern involving the action of an autosomal gene with the main effect on determining its levels, which also suffer the action of polygens. The interest in this lipoprotein stems from several clinical studies, which have established a significant correlation between its high levels and the development of coronary and cerebrovascular disease. Individuals with levels above 30 mg/dl have a two-fold higher risk of developing coronary atherosclerosis. It has been suggested that Lipoprotein (a) competes with plasminogen in its binding with its endothelial receptor, which is a dependent domain. Such competition would interfere with the mechanism of fibrinolysis, facilitating atherosclerosis.
The Framigham risk score estimation among patients attending referred clinic in Atbara, Sudan: what does it tell?
Authors: Noor Sufian K , Ahmed Noha Salah , lmadhoun Wadie ME , Bushara Sarra O , Mohamed A Tarig
Published: June 2024

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are major healthcare problem worldwide leading to several complications and deaths. Risk assessment is used to estimate the predicted cardiovascular disease risk for asymptomatic individuals in order to offer preventive therapy for individuals at high risk. Objective: This study was designed to determine the risk estimation of cardiovascular diseases in patients attending a referred clinic at Atbara Teaching Hospital. Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, hospital-based survey was conducted in 108 individuals selected based on convenience sampling during the period from November 2016 to January 2017. . The questionnaire was developed using the Framingham Risk Score framework. Data was collected, cleared and analyzed using descriptive and univariate analyses through SPSS v. 21.0 Results: The study found that more than two thirds of respondents (77.6%) were diabetic and (37.9%) were hypertensive, while the overweight patients were (38.3%). Those on prophylactic dose of aspirin were (21.3%). Approximately (53%) of study participants were at low risk, (25%) at moderate risk and (22.2%) at high risk of cardiovascular diseases. The main predictors of the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases were age (p = 0.000), being a male (p = 0.002), having hypertension (p = 0.000), and low HDL level (p = 0.023). The intake of prophylactic aspirin dose for low risk group was (39.1%), for moderate risk group was (26.1%) and for high risk was (34.8%). Conclusion: The10-year CVD risk estimation among patients attending Atbara teaching hospital referred clinic is high and those patients are not receiving optimal treatment.