bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Epicutaneous and nasal Staphylococcus aureus colonization augments cutaneous inflammation in patients with psoriasis vulgaris
Authors: Omar Salma S. , AboElwafa Reham A.H. , Asser Sara L. , Shawky Nada , Elmulla Khaled F.
Published: August 2023

Background

Skin microbiota may augment psoriatic skin inflammation via induction of interleukin-36 alpha (IL-36α).

Objective

To evaluate the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus colonization in patients with psoriasis vulgaris and its relation to serum expression levels of inflammatory markers IL-36α and IL-17A.

Patients and methods

This study included 24 patients with psoriasis vulgaris and 24 healthy controls. History taking, clinical examination, and psoriasis clinical severity assessment were performed. Expressions of IL-36α and IL-17A were determined by real-time quantitative PCR for all patients. Epicutaneous S. aureus colonization was assessed in patients and controls by routine microbiological techniques.

Results

Psoriatic lesional skin was positive for S. aureus colonization in six (25%) patients versus none of the controls (P=0.022). The nasal mucosa was positive for Staphylococcus colonization in seven (29.2%) psoriatic patients versus only one (4.2%) control (P=0.048). Lesional skin was not different from nonlesional skin regarding S. aureus colonization (P=0.267). Mean IL-36α and IL-17A expression levels were significantly higher in S. aureus-colonized patients versus noncolonized patients (P<0.001). Results of the linear regression analysis revealed that IL-36α was independently affected by lesional skin S. aureus colonization (P=0.009) and that IL-17A expression (P=0.005) was significantly associated with IL-36α expression after controlling for other factors.

Conclusion

Psoriatic skin is more susceptible to S. aureus colonization. S. aureus skin and nasal mucosa colonization may have a possible pathogenetic role in psoriasis via activating IL-36α-IL-17A-associated pathway.
Hepatitis and Community
Authors: Kapoor Suraj , Nagarjuna Pundla
Published: August 2023

Introduction:

Hepatitis is a well-documented public health challenge globally taking a heavy toll on lives, communities, and health systems. However, hepatitis has been largely ignored as a health priority until recently and the action against hepatitis cannot wait any longer. Still, a simplified framework and roadmap that can be applied across the globe against hepatitis are lacking which is highlighted in the present study.

Methodology:

Secondary data from official government sites, press information, latest articles, newspapers, and the WHO website were extracted and discussed in the article. A simplified framework and roadmap that can be applied across the globe against hepatitis are highlighted with the discussion on important factors in the roadmap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal aim of ending the epidemic of hepatitis by 2030.

Results and Discussion:

A Total of 19 articles/government/international websites were assessed. Present study highlights various screening models that can be applied in developing framework in ending epidemic. The present study also highlights a roadmap for the prevention of hepatitis at the community level by 2030. The study elaborates on the important factors that should be incorporated in ending the epidemic of hepatitis by 2030.

Conclusion:

There must be a proper strategy to increase community awareness and knowledge, as well as for using community partnerships to boost community engagement and penetration. Equity, intersectoral action, blood safety, harm reduction strategies, surveillance, injection safety, infection control, environment sanitation, research and training, and health education are some of the strategies suggested for the roadmap to combat hepatitis.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of monitoring early gastric cancer after endoscopic submucosal dissection
Authors: Yang Xiao-Yun , Wang Cong , Hong Yi-Ping , Zhu Ting-Ting , Qian Lu-Jia , Hu Yi-Bing , Teng Li-Hong , Ding Jin
Published: August 2023

Tumour rupture of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) has been considered to be a remarkable risk factor because of its unfavourable impact on the oncological outcome. Although tumour rupture has not yet been included in the current tumor-node-metastasis classification of GISTs as a prognostic factor, it may change the natural history of a low-risk GIST to a high-risk GIST. Originally, tumour rupture was defined as the spillage or fracture of a tumour into a body cavity, but recently, new definitions have been proposed. These definitions distinguished from the prognostic point of view between the major defects of tumour integrity, which are considered tumour rupture, and the minor defects of tumour integrity, which are not considered tumour rupture. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that the risk of disease recurrence in R1 patients is largely modulated by the presence of tumour rupture. Therefore, after excluding tumour rupture, R1 may not be an unfavourable prognostic factor for GISTs. Additionally, after the standard adjuvant treatment of imatinib for GIST with rupture, a high recurrence rate persists. This review highlights the prognostic value of tumour rupture in GISTs and emphasizes the need to carefully take into account and minimize the risk of tumour rupture when choosing surgical strategies for GISTs.
The incidence of selected neoplastic diseases among children and adolescents in the Silesian Voivodeship
Authors: Góra Dariusz
Published: August 2023

Introduction.The causes of malignant neoplasms occurring in both children and adolescents remain unknown, but epidemiological and genetic studies have partially elucidated the origin of these tumors. Brain tumors are most common in children under 5 years of age. Mostly adolescents aged 10-14 years develop lymphomas and bone tumors.

Objective. The aim of the article is to discuss the incidence of selected neoplastic diseases in children and adolescents from the Silesian Voivodeship in 2010-2019. The article includes: lymphocytic leukemia (C 91), myeloid leukemia (C 92), cancer of the brain and central nervous system (D 43) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (C82-85).

Materials and methdos.In March 2022, data on the incidence (absolute numbers) of selected neoplastic diseases among children and adolescents from 0 to 19 years of age (divided into age groups: under 1, 1 to 4, 5 to 14 and 15 to 19) life) from the Silesian Voivodeship.Then, appropriate tables illustrating the incidence of the diseases in question were drawn up.

Results.In the age group between 5 and 14 years of age, the incidence of lymphocytic leukemia increased between 2010 and 2013 and amounted to 30 in 2010 and 39 in 2013, respectively. tumors of the brain and central nervous system in 2011, in the years 2012-2014 the incidence was 7 cases per year, and from 2015 to 2019 the nature of the incidence increased and amounted to 8 in 2015 and 19 in 2019, respectively.

Conclusions.One of the reasons adversely affecting the diagnostic and therapeutic process is the rarity of these diseases in the pediatric population, which makes it difficult for GPs to acquire their own professional experience in a short time. The second diagnostic difficulty is the different histological structure of tumors in children and adolescents.
Monitoring wizyjny w podmiotach leczniczych – aspekty prawne i praktyczne
Authors: Lipowski Paweł
Published: August 2023

The article presents current legal regulations in Poland that define the conditions for monitoring by medical care providers. The issue is presented both from the legal perspective and from the perspective of health care management, while referring to author’s own observations, resulting from his scientific work and professional experience. On this basis, an attempt was made to formulate the legal and practical implications of the issue of the legal use of monitoring when providing health services to patients.
Stymulanty jako leki nootropowe w społeczności studenckiej
Authors: Grześkowiak Aleksandra , Czernikiewicz Krystian , Jarmużek Ewa , Jeleń Anita , Nowak Michał , Podolska Anna , Skalski Piotr
Published: August 2023

Modern pharmacology is used not only in therapy, but also in many areas of everyday life, such as sports or science. Just as doping agents increase efficiency and strength, nootropic drugs affect the ability to concentrate and memorize, and therefore enjoy growing interest of the academic community. Most commonly used are stimulants, including amphetamine, methylphenidate, modafinil, caffeine and nicotine. Many substances commonly considered to be so-called smart drugs improve cognitive abilities, but their pro-health value is questionable. The aim of the study is to analyze various aspects of the phenomenon of using stimulants by students during studying, i.e. mechanisms of action and effectiveness, side effects and users’ awareness of the potential threats.
Professional burnout syndrome among nurses and midwives depending on the place of work
Authors: Filipiak Katarzyna , Martynowska Kinga , Szczypta Karolina , Ostrogórska-Gonszewska Patrycja
Published: August 2023

Professional burnout is a common problem occurring among employees whose job is related to other people, and additionally involves providing them with assistance. Therefore, one of such risk groups is the medical personnel, especially nurses and midwives. Scientific research shows that various factors have a different effect on the occurrence of professional burnout. The aim of the study was to review Polish and foreign scientific literature on the syndrome of professional burnout among nurses and midwives. On the basis of the literature review, it has been shown that the occurrence of professional burnout depends not only on education, seniority and salary, but also on human interactions at the workplace, level of social competence, and methods of coping with stress. It would not be possible to identify these factors if it wasn’t for the use of research tools in form of various types of questionnaires, e.g. Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). It is extremely important to undertake preventive and prophylactic activities to protect the medical personnel against this phenomenon.
(Un)deliberate ignorance. Discreet charm and adaptive functions of motivated ignorance
Authors: Mudyń Krzysztof
Published: August 2023

First, the author cites several of wilful ignorance and analyzes the concept in relation to related terms such as “voluntary blindness”, “information avoidance” and “negative knowledge”. Then he presents the six groups of motives distinguished by Engel and Hartwig, which may lead to the phenomenon of deliberate ignorance. The author proposes to reduce The author proposes to reduce this taxonomy to three more general motives, i.e. emotional, pragmatic and moral category, and characterizes their specificity. Referring to psychoanalytic tradition and the role attributed by the modern experimental psychology to unconscious processes, he notes that not every type of motivated ignorance is preceded by a “deliberate”, conscious decision. Many manifestations of ignorance are spontaneous (but not accidental) products of the activity of unconscious processes. More or less “deliberate” ignorance is a frequent reason for potential patients to avoid or delay medical examination. The practical problem is how to counteract this unfavorable tendency.
Antycypacja i wyobraźnia. Tekstowa „przyszła Polska”
Authors: Tabaszewska Justyna
Published: August 2023

The starting point of the article is an analysis of the volume PL +50 (2004), edited by Jacek Dukaj and the short stories by Łukasz Orbitowski: Nadchodzi and Popiel Armeńczyk (2017). The interpretation of those alternate stories is used as a point of departure for posing a broader question regarding the social and cultural functions of constructing a coherent imaginations regarding the future. Particular attention is paid to the dominance of negative visions of the future and the dangers of describing what is yet to come in overly optimistic colors. The article combines the methodology arising from the analysis of alternative histories, affect studies and memory studies to indicate that theory of premediation (Richard Grusin, 2010) can be especially useful in order to explain the positive social impact of negative visions of the future. Premediating threatening future can be – as indicated for example by B. Hirst and M. Topcu – the first step towards improving the present.
Osmanlı'da Sipahi ve Köylü Bağlamında Devlet Kapısı
Authors: YILMAZ Savaş
Published: August 2023

16. yüzyılın ikinci yarısı Osmanlı siyasi yapısında; buhranlar ile bidatların zuhur ettiği, saray içi hizipler arası mücadelelerin yoğunlaştığı, liyakatlı devlet adamlarının pasifize edildiği bir buhran dönemi idi. Merkez ve taşra yöneticilerinin; suistimalleri, rüşvet ile yakınlarını koruyup kollamaları, değişik şekillerde kanunda ve defterde olmayan angaryaları ile reâyâya zulüm ve zorbalıkları bu dönemde yoğunluk kazanmıştı. Bu bağlamda yönetimde beliren olumsuzlukların, reâyânın gündelik yaşamında ne gibi rahatsızlıklara neden olduğu ile kır yerleşkelerindeki sipahinin; yönetimdeki otorite boşluğunda yararlanarak, kanuna ve deftere uymayan hallerinin neler olduğunun araştırılması gerekmiştir. Osmanlı hazinesinin doğrudan gelir kalemleri arasında yer alan kır yerleşkelerinde toplanan vergiler önemli bir paya sahipti. Üretim üzerinde birinci derecede etkili olan köylü ile sipahinin etkileşimleri; kır yerleşkelerindeki rekolteye olumlu ya da olumsuz yansımaları olduğu için hazinenin gelirini de doğrudan etkilemekteydi. Son dönemlerde doktora tezleri ile makalelerde sipahi ile köylüye dair yayınlar kısmen yapılmış olsa da kanun-ı kadîmin bozulduğu III. Murat dönemine dair sipahi ile köylü münasebetleri hakkında doğrudan yayınların azlığı dikkat çekmektedir. Bu mecrada üretimin iki önemli sacayağını oluşturan köylü ile sipahinin, yönetim için ne kadar önemli olduğu ile bu iki sınıfa karşı yönetimin bakış açısının araştırılması gerekmiştir. Çalışmamızda köylü ile sipahi anlaşmazlıkları hakkındaki hükümleri ihtiva eden mühimme defterleri, ana kaynak olarak kullanılmıştır.
Determinants of Exchange Rate: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Rafiq Sahar , Rafiq Faizan , Rafiq Rehan , Rafiq Faisal
Published: August 2023

The present research was conducted to study the impact of macro-economic variables on index value of currency. The main objective of this research was to investigate some major factors having their contribution towards influencing exchange rate of Pakistan. For this purpose, time series monthly data on five macro-economic variables, i.e. Inflation rate, KIBOR, Forex Reserves, Exports and Imports of Pakistan was collected for the period of 2001-2015. Correlation and Regression analysis techniques were used to analyze the relationship between criterion and predictor variables. Study divulged that Inflation rate; exports and imports remained significant and have their major contribution towards influencing currency rates in Pakistan. On the other hand, Forex reserves and KIBOR confirmed moderate relationship with exchange rate. Multiple regression analysis confirmed that inflation rate, KIBOR and exports have positive association while imports and Forex reserves demonstrated negative association with exchange rate.
Assessing the Environmental Consequences of Financial Development, Technology Innovation, and Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
Authors: Faheem Muhammad , Farooq Fatima , Umar Muhammad , Yousaf Muhammad
Published: August 2023

The current article scrutinizes the interplay amid financial development, technological innovation, foreign direct investment (FDI), GDP growth, and their collective impact on the environment within the context of Pakistan. Employing the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) methodology, the study spans the time frame of 1990 to 2021. Notably, the research simultaneously employs three distinct proxies for measuring financial development and uncovers a consistent negative correlation between each proxy and environment. Moreover, the findings underscore the adverse environmental repercussions of foreign direct investment and economic expansion. In contrast, the influence of technological innovation exhibits a contrasting trend, displaying a negative relationship with environmental degradation. This study contributes to a nuanced understanding of the intricate relationships between economic factors and environmental health in Pakistan, offering insights that could inform future policy decisions in pursuit of sustainable development.
Warehouse Location Optimization with Clustering Analysis to Minimize Shipping Costs in Indonesia’s E-Commerce Case
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, 40132, West Java, Indonesia, Atmojo Alvin Trianto , Siallagan Manahan ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, 40132, West Java, Indonesia, Fanhas Riezan Syauqi ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung, 40132, West Java, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Due to the growth of the Internet economy, the popularity of online shopping has escalated in recent years. One of the largest e-commerce enterprises in Indonesia, PT. S, is the subject of the research in this article. Instead of typical e-commerce, where anybody may start a store, PT. S is concentrating on social commerce, which makes use of several resellers to offer hand-picked SME brand partners. PT. S must expand the market for inter-island or non-java-to-non-java transactions to fulfill its vision. However, PT. S will have logistical difficulty completing this job. The business used performance indicators to keep track of the logistics process’ vision and mission. Gross merchandise value, pickup time service level, and shipping time service level are a few of the performance indicators that pertain to logistics. The process of managing the supply chain will become more complex as a result of the opening of the new warehouse, and the business will need to maximize its use of various selling channels, logistical services, and supply chain management. With the aid of clustering analysis, which assesses demand similarity and proximity, the enterprise can locate a new warehouse. Durairaj and Kasinathan developed the framework template for this study in 2015. Based on the case study, literature review, and clustering method framework, the framework will be modified in several ways, particularly clustering analysis. The alteration concerns framework-integrated theories as an input and as a data source. According to the simulation’s findings, shipping costs per kilogram decreased by about 35% for five clusters. But if the corporation does not have a problem with the number of warehouses, according to the simulation’s findings, because the cost of transportation will go down as the number of clusters increases, the number of warehouses can be expanded to more than five.
Schools Leadership in Improving Islamic Education Teachers’ Professionalism in Poso Regency
Authors:   Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu,Indonesia, Mahfuddin Muh. , Pettalongi Sagaf S. ,   Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu,Indonesia, Askar Askar ,   Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu,Indonesia, Mursidin Mursidin ,   Department of Islamic Education, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu,Indonesia, Riskiana Rizkiana ,   Department of Education Management, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Palu, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

In educational institutions, schools are led by a principal with the authority to lead the school with a leadership style. Leadership is how a leader influences subordinates' behavior so they want to work together and work productively to achieve organizational goals. A leadership style that does not involve assistants in making decisions will result in disharmony in the relationship between the leader and the led. Therefore leadership is one of the factors that determine a manager's success. This study aims to determine the leadership role of high school principals in Poso in increasing the professionalism of Islamic religious education teachers. This study uses a qualitative method. Data was collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and written document analysis. The results of this study indicate three types of leadership owned and implemented by schools in Poso, namely democratic leadership, Laisses Faire, and Transformative. Then there are several efforts made by school principals to improve the professionalism of Islamic religious education teachers, namely empowering the competencies possessed by teachers, involving teachers in Islamic religious education teacher organizations, conducting training, workshops, and supervision, and providing opportunities for teachers to continue their education.
The Effectiveness of Regulations on Waste Reduction Road Map by Manufacturers
Authors:   Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Tarumanagara University, Letjen S. Parman St, Grogol, West Jakarta,Indonesia, Sitabuana Tundjung Herning , Ruchimat Tatang ,   Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Tarumanagara University, Letjen S. Parman St, Grogol, West Jakarta,Indonesia, Sanjaya Dixon ,   Student, Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, Kenari Raya IV St, Senen, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

A good and healthy environment in a sustainable manner is part of human rights that need to be fought for, especially regarding plastic waste. Today, plastic waste has polluted land and water areas, due to limited management and the slow handling of waste management so that it affects climate change due to carbon gas emissions produced. Based on this awareness, the Government issued the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry Number 75 of 2019 concerning Roadmaps for Reducing Waste by Manufacturer. In fact, there are still very few Manufacturers who voluntarily create and implement a waste reduction roadmap. Therefore, this study examines the effectiveness of Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation Number 75 of 2019 concerning Roadmaps for Reducing Waste by Manufacturer from the normative aspect (with a statute approach) and sociological (with a qualitative approach). This research used secondary data that obtained through literature study, and primary data obtained through observation. All the data analysed qualitatively with content analysis. The results of the study show that Regulation of Minister of Environment and Forestry Number 75 of 2019 concerning Roadmaps for Reducing Waste by Manufacturer has stipulated an obligation to manufacturers to create a roadmap for waste reduction. Problems occur in implementation due to lack of manufacturer participation which is influenced by 2 (two) factors, namely (1) economic factors because the transition to environmentally friendly materials will affect production costs; and (2) regulatory factors due to lack of socialization, lack of transparency in supervision, and the absence of sanctions for manufacturers who are negligent or intentionally not making and implementing a waste reduction roadmap.
Saudi Population Perceives Communication Barriers in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia
Authors:   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia., mqbel alobaid Maroog Mohammad , Garammah Alahmari Abdulaziz Abdullah ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia., Mohammed Alshehri Sami Salman ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia., Ali Hatem Anas Hasan ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, almatrafi Afnan khalaf ahmed ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia., Agel Almutari Kholoud Khaled ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia., Alwathnani Rana nasha abdullah ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia., Ahmed Alahmari Dalal Mushabbab ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia., Alotiby Amal Awad F ,   Riyadh Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Effective communication is one of the most essential aspects of nursing care in the emergency room. In Saudi Arabia, the emergency department must exert considerable effort to surmount communication barriers. Due to the fact that the majority of emergency department personnel in different regions of the United Kingdom are immigrants from other countries who speak other languages, there is a communication barrier that must be surmounted in order to overcome the communication risks in ER. Aims: To determine the perceived communication barrier in Saudi emergency departments. Methods: Samples were extracted from each individual's inter-emergency department for a descriptive community-based survey. Between August and November of 2022, 1507 samples were collected from participants over the age of 18 for the study. The data was collected using a standard, closed-ended questionnaire. Results: According to emergency nurses, environmental factors are the primary barrier to effective nurse-patient communication. The following were elements related to knowledge and psychology. As with younger nurses versus elder nurses, male nurses viewed knowledge-related variables as a greater communication barrier. The influence of languages and educational attainment on environmental factors was also substantial. Conclusion: Language, culture, and educational differences between Saudi patients and foreign nurses have created communication barriers between them. We recommend that nurses participate in ongoing training to enhance their communication abilities.
Sustainable Development as a Strategy for Enhancing Competitiveness in Tourism Business in Indonesia
Authors:   School of Business, IPB University, Bogor, Wibisono Hari , Arkeman Yandra ,   School of Business, IPB University, Bogor, Djohar Setiadi ,   PPM School of Management, Jakarta, Maulida Mira ,   Faculty of Business & Communication, Swiss German University, Tangerang
Published: August 2023

The growth of tourism in Indonesia has demonstrated significant progress; however, Indonesia's competitive position in the tourism sector remains below that of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Empirical studies have revealed a crucial fact: the existence of shifting demands in tourism and the emergence of green tourism. The objective of this research is to formulate a strategy for the development of the tourism industry in Indonesia, aimed at achieving competitive advantage. This study adopts a quantitative approach. Primary data were gathered through the use of questionnaires and interviews, and data analysis was conducted using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The research findings indicate that the strategy deemed most essential and viable for achieving Green Competitive Advantage (GCA) within the Hospitality Industry is fostering, enhancing literacy/understanding, and raising GCA awareness among all hotel management personnel. This strategy aims to bolster the commitment and involvement of hotel management in implementing environmentally friendly and sustainable business practices. The most pivotal factors in attaining GCA within the hospitality industry companies are Dynamic Managerial Capabilities, followed by government policies, innovation capabilities, and environmental capabilities. The primary actors contributing to the realization of GCA are the government, community, company leader, and associations.
The Study of Foreign Exchange Exposure of Vietnamese’ Companies
Authors:   Ming Chuan University, Taiwan, Chiang HuiChen , Tsaih YihChing ,   Ming Chuan University, Taiwan, Cong Thuan Mai Nguyen ,   Ming Chuan University, Taiwan
Published: August 2023

Most of previous studies about exchange rate exposure focus on big international and trading companies in developed markets that are proved to exist. This paper uses Vietnam as a developing market and examines a sample of domestic companies to see whether they are influenced by exchange rate risks. As expected, Vietnamese domestic companies are influenced by exchange rate exposure with the fluctuations of USD, EUR and JPY during the period 2011-2018 with significant relationship with EUR, JPY and no relationship with USD. No industry effect is shown in this study. The results have useful implications for individual investors, domestic company managers and policy makers.
Saving Behavior with Self Control as a Moderation Variable in Private Employees in Sidoarjo City
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business UPN ”Veteran” East Java, Dwi Aprilia Leyli , Ichsanudin Nur Dhani ,   Faculty of Economics and Business UPN ”Veteran” East Java
Published: August 2023

Financial literacy is important to be understood by everyone in order to be able to manage personal finances well. The study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy and income on saving behavior with self-control as moderation in private employees in Sidoarjo city. The analysis method used is a moderation test on smart pls with the results of research that financial literacy contributes to saving behavior, then income cannot contribute to saving behavior, and financial literacy moderated by self control of saving behavior cannot contribute, while income moderated by self-control can contribute to saving behavior.
NON- DISSECTING LARGE AORTIC ARCH ANEURYSM LEADING TO CHRONIC AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY PRESENTING AS ACUTE HEART FAILURE REVEALING MARFAN SYNDROME
Authors:   Department of cardiology B, University hospital Souissi, Rabat, Morocco., HARRAK MARIAM EL
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue which has many clinical symptoms and whose prognosis depends on associated cardiovascular complications, dominated by progressive aortic root dilation, which may lead to aortic dissection, rupture or aortic regurgitation. Prevention of these life threatening complications is of major importance. Case presentation: We report here a case of a 42-year-old man, with a history of two retinal detachments in 2015 and 2018, who presented with severe aortic valve regurgitation and severe heart failure secondary to significant aortic root dilatation revealing Marfan syndrome. Unfortunately, before referring the patient to the surgeon, the patient ended up dying from an unrecovered cardiac arrest. Conclusion: It is very important to recognize Marfan syndrome on time and the preventive actions should be undertaken in order to avoid life-threatening consequences of this disorder. Echocardiography and especially the angioscanner represent the main tools used for the diagnosis of gravity and the follow-up of this condition.
The dollar value for a loss of life: the politics of monetization of the terror disaster in Sara Colangelo’s Worth (2020)
Authors: Jehangir Zenab
Published: August 2023

The article argues that Sara Colangelo’s Worth (2020) problematizes the monetization of the terror disaster. It explores the hegemonic politics involved in terming some lives more (un)grievable in monetary terms. The film highlights that the loss of lives and bodily injuries in a terror disaster cannot be converted into tangible monetary value. Instead, it emphasizes that all lives are equally grievable irrespective of their economic loss value. There needs to be democratic mourning that grieves the loss of all lives equally. The article draws on the works of trauma and memory studies theorists to analyze the primary data. The paper explores the social and economic aspects of trauma and the psychological perspective. It argues that mourning requires a democratic approach, particularly one that acknowledges and laments the loss of every life with equal weight. Worth exposes the inequitable treatment of victims and questions the underlying power dynamics in society by questioning the monetization of terrorist events. In the end, this paper promotes a more open-minded and sympathetic attitude to collective and individual trauma and raises an understanding of the intricate and multifaceted nature of mourning.
SOSIALISASI PEMBERDAYAAN APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN PARIWISATA DI DINAS PARIWISATA KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Nurul Ichsan Reza , Setiadi Dedi
Published: August 2023

Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di Dinas Pariwisata Kota Medan. Metode pelaksanaan yang digunakan adalah melalui kegiatan ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab tentang sosialisasi pemberdayaan aparatur sipil negara untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan. Acara sosialisasi ini melibatkan seluruh pegawai di Dinas Pariwisata Kota Medan untuk lebih memahamkan pentingnya peningkatan kualitas pelayanan  di Dinas Pariwisata di Kota Medan.

Adapun hasil diskusi dalam kegiatan Sosialisasi Pemberdayaan Aparatur Sipil Negara Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Pariwisata di Dinas Pariwisata Kota Medan dapat berjalan dengan lancar. Semua peserta terlihat antusias dan merasakan manfaatnya. Keberhasilan ini ditunjukkan antara lain: (1) Pegawai di Dinas Pariwisata Kota Medan yang menjadi peserta kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini memiliki pemahaman yang sama tentang Ímplementasi Pemberdayaan Aparatur Sipil Negara Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Pariwisata. (2) Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat di Dinas Pariwisata Kota Medan ini dapat berjalan dengan baik dan sesuai dengan perencanaan. (3) Akan dilakukan tahapan lanjutan setelah selesainya kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dalam rangka konsistensi berkontribusi memajukan kabupaten/Kota setempat.
The impacts of the 1973 and 1979 oil crisis on Central and Eastern European countries
Authors: Domonkos Endre
Published: August 2023

The 1973 and 1979 oil crisis had profound impacts on the global economy. As a result of the Yom Kippur War in October of 1973, world oil prices quintupled between 1973 and 1974. The crisis was structural in its nature and led to the end of postwar prosperity in Europe. In Western Europe and the United States, economic slowdown was coupled with persistently high inflation and rising unemployment rates. The situation of the world economy was further exacerbated by the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1971, which had widespread negative consequences. Additionally, the 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted in another “oil crisis” and caused a severe recession. Despite the harsh propaganda, based on Marxist-Leninist ideology, the Soviet bloc had to face a permanent economic crisis from the mid-1970s. The socialist countries postponed the introduction of structural reforms in their national economies and preserved their obsolete production and export sectors. Due to the lack of adjustment to the changed circumstances in the world economy, the structural crisis became deeper and prolonged more in Central and Eastern Europe than in the West. This paper aims to highlight the impacts of fundamental changes brought by the oil crisis on the socialist countries. It also evaluates the main reasons of economic slowdown and growing indebtedness of the region.
The Rise of Islamic Populism and Social Alliances of the Muslim Middle-Class in the West Sumatra
Authors: Lestari Yayuk
Published: August 2023

This study explores the manifestation of religious populism through a case study in West Sumatra, highlighting its rise to power and the consequent shift towards religion as a central factor in public policy decisions. In West Sumatra, where the Minangkabau reside, Islamic populism received support from the economically established, middle-class traders. It occurred due to the change within Minangkabau society, where the clan’s traditional role in meeting the needs of its members has been disrupted by modernization. Replacing the clan’s roles, financially stable middle-class Muslims have come to support the needy and community activities, eventually leading to the rise of Islamic populism. This transformation, from clan-based to multi-clan alliances, has provided the consolidated middle class with the impetus to advocate for a conservative Islamic agenda. The research findings also underscore the necessity of considering contextual factors, including urban-rural dynamics and community-specific socio-cultural structures. Data for this research were collected by employing vis-à-vis interviews and active observation from August 2019 to December 2020 in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Análise comparativa de lâmpada bulbo LED dimerizável e lâmpada bulbo LED: Aspecto Regulatório
Authors: Becker Ana Regina Meneses e Silva , França Bruno Wanderley , Fortes Márcio Zamboti
Published: August 2023

RESUMO ESTRUTURADO
Nos últimos anos o mercado de lâmpadas LED vem melhorando e amadurecendo nos quesitos de certificação, disponibilizando no mercado produtos em conformidade com padrões específicos de segurança, desempenho e qualidade previstos em normas e portarias. Porém, como todo produto tecnológico, deve haver esforços dos órgãos competentes para garantir a qualidade e estar sempre acompanhando essas melhorias.
Este artigo tem por finalidade analisar comparativamente lâmpadas bulbo LED dimerizáveis e lâmpadas bulbo LED sem o recurso da dimerização e a tratativa delas pelas normas visando analisar a qualidade de energia no que se refere a requisitos de potências, fator de potência e THD. Não foi encontrado divergências que comprometam a qualidade de energia. Após a análise, os modelos estudados não apresentaram discrepâncias nos valores recomendados pela portaria. Contudo, acendeu um alerta para revisão de literatura quanto aos parâmetros utilizados para tensão e potência em tecnologias tais como as lâmpadas dimerizáveis. Esses indicadores, devem ser mais detalhados nas normais vigentes.

Palavras-chave: LED, Sistema de Iluminação, Corrente Harmônica e Qualidade de Energia.
Análise dos impactos financeiros de uma usina de geração de energia fotovoltaica junto à carga com aplicação da lei 14.300
Authors: Brasil Fabiana da Silva , Eira Fernando Marapodi , Nunes Junior Luiz Guilherme Pereira , Costa Marcelle Bastos , Monteiro Paulo Roberto Duailibe
Published: August 2023

RESUMO

A Lei 14.300 de 06 de janeiro de 2022 prevê mudanças a partir de sua implementação, relacionadas ao setor de Micro e Minigeração Distribuída no Brasil. Este estudo tem como objetivo principal investigar as alterações em relação à atual Resolução Normativa ANEEL nº 482 e os impactos aos consumidores. Para isto, foram realizadas análises de bibliografias e literaturas sobre o novo cenário da Lei 14.300, com aplicação de um estudo de caso em uma usina de Minigeração Distribuída. Mediante a aplicação da nova lei, o crédito do consumidor foi desvalorizado já que houve uma redução da tarifa aplicada sobre ele.

Palavras-chave: Geração Distribuída. Sistema Fotovoltaico. REN 482. Lei 14.300. Energia Elétrica.
NEW MEDIA, INTERNET AND DIGITAL MEDIA: A NEW TRENDS IN ADVERTISING INDUSTRY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (STUDY OF OMEL ARTS AND ADVERTISING AGENGY)
Authors:   Department of Business Administration and Marketing National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Nigeria 3Department of Mass Communication, National Open University of Nigeria Abuja, Mande Samaila , Taofeek Olaide ,   Department of Business Administration and Marketing National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Nigeria 3Department of Mass Communication, National Open University of Nigeria Abuja, Oko Francisco ,   Department of Business Administration and Marketing National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Nigeria 3Department of Mass Communication, National Open University of Nigeria Abuja
Published: August 2023

The study investigates the impact of new media, internet, and digital media as a new trend in advertising industry in developing countries. A total of 60 questionnaires were used in collecting data for the study and descriptive methodology was adopted and SPSS and Pearson product moment correlation was used to test the formulated hypotheses. The study’s findings showed that, there is significant impact of new media in advertising industry as it ensures return on investment, creativity and innovations in the industry and effective planning and execution of media campaign. Based on the findings of the study concluded that new media, internet and digital media assist the advertising agencies in innovating good quality advertisements ,ensures companies and customers interaction and conveyed messages fast to the specified target audience ,and is wider reach .The study recommended that ,advertising agencies in developing countries should adopt the use of internet advertising ,new and digital media as one of the marketing communication tools in developing countries and policy on creativity and innovations in new digital media and internet advertising using innovative and sophisticated digital technologies .Also ,world Federation of advertisers must ensure collaboration and co-operation of developed and developing countries advertising regulators so as to tap wealth of knowledge and experiences in new digital media practices and usage regarding new media ,internet advertising and digital media.
INVESTMENT IN EMERGING AND DEVELOPING ECONOMIES: REVERSION TO TREND IS NOT ENOUGH
Authors:   Economist, Prospects Group, World Bank Washington, D.C., United States, Stamm Kersten , Vorisek Dana ,   Senior Economist in the Chief Economist Office of the Equitable Growth,  Finance and Institutions, Global Practice, World Bank Washington, D.C., United States
Published: August 2023

Investment in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs) is projected to grow at a pace below the average rate of the past two decades through the medium term, after declining in the majority of countries during the pandemic. This outlook for investment is unwelcome news on several counts. Whether the policy priority is bolstering resilience to climate change, improving social conditions, smoothing the transition away from growth driven by natural resources, or supporting long-term per capita income growth, investment (gross fixed capital formation, or buildings, machinery, equipment, and intangible assets used for more than one year) is critical.
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF INFANT AND CHILD MORTALITY
Authors:   Brainspec Educational Research, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Ukpong-Umo R , Frank Inemesit ,   Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Published: August 2023

Infant and child mortality rate are significant phenomenon closely related to the healthy status of a society. They are major indicators of development. The secondary analysis methodology was adopted in this study while the major source of data was NDHS 2013 report. The ex post-facto research design was used in describing the NDHS 2013 qualitative data. The collected data is centered on Nigeria while empirical studies are not limited to Nigeria.to classify various social determinants of infant and child mortality either as individual and community factors or endogenous and exogenous factors. These social determinants were ex-rayed in relationship to their socio-economic implication. At the macro level, high rate of infant and child mortality are clear indices of poor health care facility and system, unhygienic environment, chronic poverty, enduring illiteracy and intense insecurity. At the micro level, it shows skewed income distribution, ignorance, poor exposure and food insufficiency. The study shows that social exclusion of mothers from decision making, inadequate knowledge about care for pregnancies, attitude toward accessibility of quality and affordable health care and insecurity have influence on morality growth. While there was an inverse relationship between income, residence, education, occupation, age of mothers, mother’s experience and infant and child mortality, there was a positive relationship between choice of contraceptives, male preference, mother’s non-freedom of choice, attitude toward place of delivery, inaccessibility of antenatal and post-natal care, perception toward acceptance of anti-tetanus treatment during pregnancies, incompetency of health workers and infant and child mortality. The study also shows that increase in per capital GDP is associated with decrease in infant and child mortality.
TRANSPARENCY, GOVERNANCE AND FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY NEXUS: THE NIGERIA SCENARIO
Authors:   Department of Economics and Development Studies Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, Nigeria, Kyarem Richard , Omotayo Lawal ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, Nigeria
Published: August 2023

The problem of fiscal unsustainability has become pronounced in Nigeria. The role of policy makers and the availability of essential information on the economy seem to be major causes of this ominous predicament. This paper aimed at investigating the causal relationship between transparency, governance and fiscal sustainability in Nigeria from 1996 to 2021, using a vector auto regression framework. The empirical results confirm a cointegration relationship between transparency, governance and fiscal sustainability. The flow of causality between control of corruption and fiscal sustainability appears to be mixed. At 1 lag, control of corruption granger causes fiscal sustainability, while at 2 lags, fiscal sustainability granger causes control of corruption at 5% and 10% significance levels. Results of the impulse response functions suggest that one standard deviation innovation on fiscal sustainability reduces fiscal deficit in the medium and long term, while results of the variance decomposition indicate that a significant variation in Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability is not attributable to changes in the political stability. It is recommended that for fiscal sustainability to be improved and sustained, mechanisms which deliberately seek to enhance improved level of fiscal discipline in the country should be employed. It is also imperative for more institutionalized policies that can improve transparency and promote inclusive governance that can curb fiscal indiscipline like budget deficit in view of stimulating fiscal sustainability in Nigeria.
Interventions to Support Social Participation for Autistic Children and Adolescents in Schools (2013–2021)
Authors: Little Lauren M. , Cohen Samantha R. , Tomchek Scott D. , Baker Alissa , Wallisch Anna , Dean Evan
Published: August 2023

Systematic review briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each systematic review brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This systematic review brief presents findings to support social participation in school contexts for autistic1 children and adolescents (birth to 18 yr).
The Why of the Buy
Authors: Divita Lorynn , Rath Patricia Mink , Bay Stefani , Petrizzi Richard , Gill Penny
Published: August 2023

Even as the fashion industry changes rapidly with new technologies, styles and trendsetters, one thing remains constant: the customer is key. But with more competition than ever before, how do fashion brands reach elusive customers and even more crucially, establish loyalty? This thoroughly updated third edition introduces core concepts of consumer behavior through a unique fashion perspective. Ideal for fashion merchandising and marketing courses, this text explains the motivation behind consumer choice and purchase written in a clear manner with industry examples.  This text will cover updates in technology and social media, which have changed the landscape of the fashion market. Discussion of the pandemic, diversity, sustainability, and ethical practices are also included.  Student activities, mini-projects, and brand new “Just-in-Case” case studies promote application of the text concepts for a complete understanding of The Why of the Buy.

STUDIO Features Include:

- Self-assessment quizzes to test yourself on what you have just read

- Flashcards of key terms and concepts covered in the book

Instructor Resources

- Instructor’s Guide to help incorporate the text into your classroom

- PowerPoint Slides for every chapter