bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Arbitragem e Justiça
Authors: Pretti Gleibe , Veras Neto Francisco Quintanilha , Silva Roberta Candido da
Published: September 2023

Não necessita ser especialista na área jurídica, para ter o conhecimento de que existe uma enorme demanda de processos, assim como uma demora absurda para o julgamento dos mesmos. Pois bem, para que possa encontrar a melhor maneira e saída para esse entrave, necessário se faz analisar o judiciário, seus obstáculos para que se encontre a melhor maneira de resolver os conflitos. Do ponto de vista prático, a arbitragem é o meio que existe, de forma legal, como uma forma de resolver os problemas apresentados pelos demandantes, por se tratar de um pacto, entre os mesmos, a fim de evitar o acesso do Poder Judiciário. Um trabalho prévio sobre os conceitos de cidadania e justiça para melhor compreender como se dá e quais obstáculos para um acesso efetivo à justiça. Com isto, saber como encontrar meios alternativos de solução de conflito, podendo chegar, assim, ao cerne da questão aqui discutida que é a arbitragem. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, realizando o levantamento bibliográfico, sobretudo de obras de renomados autores do campo jurídico clássico e de autores cujas obras dedicam-se a explanar os conceitos abordados pelos clássicos.
Fetal Umbilical Artery Velocimetry Indices and Pregnancy Outcome Among Preeclamptic Women at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria
Authors: MAMAH JOHNBOSCO , ONOH ROBISON , ORJI MICHEAL , DARLINTON-PETER CHIBUZOR UGOJI , OTU Chichetaram , Umeora Odidika
Published: September 2023

An accurate tool to identify fetuses at risk of in-utero compromise in women with Preeclampsia is unknown. We studied the hemodynamic changes in the fetal umbilical and middle cerebral arteries and their association with pregnancy outcomes. This was a cross-sectional study among eligible pregnant women with Preeclampsia. We conducted a Doppler evaluation of the fetal umbilical and middle cerebral artery indices. The neonatal APGAR scores, birth weight, NICU admission and perinatal deaths were documented. Maternal complications were documented. Data analysis was undertaken with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM-SPSS, version 22, Chicago II, USA). Means were compared using the Z-test for continuous variables, while categorical variables were compared with Chi-square. Relationships were assessed using Pearson's correlation, with significance at P< 0.05. The accuracy of Doppler indices was calculated using contingency tables. There was a statistically significant association between fetal complications and Doppler indices but not with maternal complications. The Sensitivity of Doppler indices was higher with fetal umbilical artery Doppler indices, while the middle cerebral artery indices were more specific. Accuracy is better when Doppler indices are combined with the cerebro-placental ratio. In women with normal Doppler indices, the indices decreased with advancing gestational age, but values were higher when compared with nomograms. In conclusion, we found an association between fetal Doppler indices of the umbilical artery and adverse fetal outcomes. Abnormal umbilical artery Doppler indices suggest fetal compromise, while normal middle cerebral artery Doppler is reassuring.
Pendampingan Pelaku UMKM dalam Mengakses Pembiayaan Kur di Padukuhan Jati, Kapanewon Imogiri, Bantul
Authors: Ramadhan Rifqi Andika , Labaika Sindi , Setyawan Rai Rake
Published: September 2023

AbstrakProgram PRODAMAT (Program Pemberdayaan Umat) sebagai kegiatan wajib yang harus dilakukan oleh mahasiswa Magister Manajemen UAD, mengadakan kegiatan sosialisasi permodalan bagi pelaku usaha mikro di Padukuhan Jati Kalurahan Srihario, Kapanewon Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul melalui program Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) yang bekerjasama dengan Bank BPD DIY Syariah yang dilakukan pada hari Ahad 16 April 2023. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membantu para pelaku UMKM mendapatkan edukasi cara mudah dalam mengakses pembiayaan KUR di Bank BPD DIY Syariah, dikarenakan masih banyaknya para pelaku UMKM yang mendapat pinjaman modal dari rentenir serta sebagai upaya untuk menguranginya dengan target < 50 % dari jumlah sebelumnya. Metode dalam kegiatan PRODAMAT ini menggunakan Forum Group Discussion (FGD) dengan berbagai sesi yang diikuti oleh banyak kalangan UMKM yang ada di Padukuhan Jati Kalurahan Srihario, Kapanewon Imogiri, Kabupaten Bantul. Kata kunci: Pelaku UMKM, Edukasi, Pembiayaan KUR Abstract            The PRODAMAT Program (Community Empowerment Program) as a mandatory activity that must be carried out by UAD Masters of Management students, holds capital outreach activities for micro business actors in Padukuhan Jati, Kalurahan Sriharjo, Kapanewon Imogiri, Bantul Regency through the People's Business Credit (KUR) program in collaboration with the Bank BPD DIY Syariah which was held on Sunday 16 April 2023. This activity aims to help MSME actors get education on easy ways to access KUR financing at Bank BPD DIY Syariah, because there are still many MSME actors who receive capital loans from moneylenders and as an effort to reduce it with a target of <50% from the previous amount. The method in this PRODAMAT activity uses a Forum Group Discussion (FGD) with various sessions attended by many MSMEs in Padukuhan Jati Kalurahan Srihario, Kapanewon Imogiri, Bantul Regency.TRANSLATE with x EnglishArabicHebrewPolishBulgarianHindiPortugueseCatalanHmong DawRomanianChinese SimplifiedHungarianRussianChinese TraditionalIndonesianSlovakCzechItalianSlovenianDanishJapaneseSpanishDutchKlingonSwedishEnglishKoreanThaiEstonianLatvianTurkishFinnishLithuanianUkrainianFrenchMalayUrduGermanMalteseVietnameseGreekNorwegianWelshHaitian CreolePersian //  TRANSLATE with COPY THE URL BELOW Back EMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE Enable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster PortalBack//
Involvement of Stakeholders in Establishment of Infrastructure Projects in Schools
Authors: Njeri Simon N. , Smith James A. , Ayaka Paul G.
Published: September 2023

Headteachers’ involvement of stakeholders is crucial in enabling them to develop and implement infrastructure projects in public primary schools. This formed the basis of the proposed study to assess headteachers’ planning skills and their influence on the implementation of infrastructure projects in public primary schools in Kisii South Sub-county, Kisii County, Kenya. Using the mixed methodology and concurrent triangulation research design, the study target population of 773 consisted of 59 headteachers and 714 teachers in public primary schools in Kisii South Sub-county. Yamane’s Formula was used to determine a sample size of 264 respondents. Through stratified random sampling, the population was categorized into wards with Kisii South Sub-county. The study then used purposive sampling to select two primary headteachers from each ward. 31 teachers were selected from each of the zones using simple random sampling. Qualitative data was collected from headteachers using interviews, while quantitative data was collected from the teachers using questionnaires. Qualitative data was categorized according to various themes, analyzed thematically, and presented using verbatims. On the other hand, the quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and means. This was accompanied by correlation analysis to examine the degree of association between the independent variables and the dependent variablehe study findings are hoped to assist the headteachers in improving their planning skills by bringing forth quality educational concerns and useful recommendations. The Ministry of Education may benefit from this study in evaluating and strengthening the processes of implementation of projects in primary schools.
Asymptomatic Candiduria in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: Hssaine Youssef , Jahdaoui Adil , El Hakkouni Awatif , Chettati Mariam , Fadili Wafaa , Laouad Inass
Published: September 2023

Infections remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in kidney transplant patients and can be prevented by regular screening after transplantation.
Candidiasis is common after renal transplantation and candida albicans is the most isolated species. The clinical presentation isn’t specific and sometimes asymptomatic.
The etiological investigation is guided by epidemiological data specific to this population and by an analysis of individual risk factors as well as a mycological study which constitutes the key examination for positive diagnosis and resistance to antifungal agents.
In this study, we report the results of a screening program for asymptomatic candiduria in renal transplant patients at the Mohammed VI University Hospital of Marrakech (Morocco).
Preliminary study for development electronic student worksheet in biology
Authors: Hiola St Fatmah , Saleh Andi Rahmat , Rusli Anisa
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the needs of the development of electronic student worksheet on kingdom plantae material. The subjects in this study were 3 biology teachers and 29 students of class X SMA Negeri 1 Wonomulyo. This type of research is descriptive. Data collection techniques used are interviews and questionnaires. The results of the study showed that students received material using lecture, question and answer, demonstration methods and were assisted by learning media, there was already a presentation of the student worksheet given but only on certain material. Student worksheet is impressed as a tool for writing and copying, and looks less attractive. In addition, the use of gadgets and laptops during learning is still not optimal. Students experience difficulties in understanding the differences in each division and class in kingdom plantae. Teachers and students are interested in using electronic student worksheet. Therefore, the solution that can be done is to develop an electronic student worksheet on kingdom plantae material.
Carbon Reserves in The Forest Stand In The Maninjau Natural Reserve Area, Silayang-Malabur Rehabilitation Block, Agam District
Authors: Lubis Novia Sherina A. , Putri Irma Leilani Eka
Published: September 2023

The Maninjau Nature Reserve is a conservation forest area located in Agam Regency and Padang Pariaman Regency. Based on its management, the Maninjau Nature Reserve is divided into protection blocks, rehabilitation blocks and special blocks. Meanwhile, Silayang-Malabur is included in the rehabilitation block where this block has suffered damage caused by illegal logging and conversion of forests into fields which have an impact on reducing carbon stocks. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct this research to determine stored carbon stocks. This research was conducted in the Maninjau Nature Reserve area, Silayang-Malabur Rehabilitation Block, Agam Regency, which was carried out from December 2022 - January 2023. This type of research was descriptive research by collecting data on plants in forest stands. Data collection used purposive random sampling which was divided into 2 research areas, namely natural forest and disturbed natural forest. The sample plots used were a single plot of 3 randomly distributed plots in each study area. Based on the results of research on carbon stocks in forest stands in the Maninjau Nature Reserve area of ​​Silayang-Malabur Rehabilitation Block, Agam Regency of 182,812 tons C/ha where carbon stocks in natural forest areas are 148,415 tons C/ha while carbon stocks in disturbed natural forest areas are 34,397 tons C/ha. According to the Ministry of Forestry's Bappenas criteria, it was concluded that the total carbon stock in the Maninjau CA area is in the high category.
Characterization of Pig, Cow and Goat Raw Skin Using E-Nose for Visual Data Comparison of Characteristics of Halal Skin-Processed Products
Authors: Putra Yogi , Darvina Yenni , Yulkifli
Published: September 2023

The presence of questionable halal claims for various products in the market presents concerns among consumers, particularly Muslims. As a result, the need to accurately identify halal skin products has become crucial. This study focuses on differentiating pig skin from other commonly used raw materials such as cow skin and goat skin by utilizing visual characteristic data. The data was obtained through the analysis of samples using a chemometric-based electronic nose instrument, which detected volatile organic compounds (VOCs) through metal oxide semiconductor sensors (TGS 26xx and TGS8xx). The samples consisted of pig skin, cow skin, and goat skin, and their specific odors were measured and represented in line graphs, revealing distinct odor patterns detected by the sensors. The analysis revealed that pig skin exhibited the highest and increasing trend line, indicating a higher concentration of VOCs and an intense odor. Cow skin displayed a moderate trend line with lower concentrations of VOCs, while goat skin showed a lower trend line compared to cow skin but possessed strong odor properties. The analysis employed the linear discriminant analysis (LDA) method, which further confirmed these characteristics by generating line graphs that demonstrated significant differences, particularly in pig skin. The LDA plot graphs presented clear groupings of the original pig skin, cow skin, and goat skin data. Discriminant function 1 accounted for 89.13% of the grouping, while discriminant function 2 accounted for 10.87%, resulting in a total value of 100% for the discriminant function. In conclusion, this research establishes a clear distinction between pig skin and cow/goat skin based on their odor characteristics and sensor data. The LDA plot graphs serve as a valuable visual tool for identifying the characteristics of halal products. By utilizing this approach, consumers, especially those seeking halal-certified skin products, can make informed choices and have greater confidence in their purchasing decisions.
Neinvazivnoe preimplantacionnoe geneticheskoe testirovanie na aneuploidii
Authors: Лисицына О. И. , Екимов А. Н. , Атапина Е. Е. , Сыркашева А. Г. , Горяйнова Е. Г. , Макарова Н. П. , Трофимов Д. Ю. , Долгушина Н. В.
Published: September 2023

V nastoyashchee vremya v mire idet aktivnaya rabota po optimizacii primeneniya podhodov k opredeleniyu hromosomnoj patologii embrionov. Cel'yu issledovaniya bylo ocenit' vozmozhnost' ispol'zovaniya neinvazivnogo preimplantacionnogo geneticheskogo testirovaniya na aneuploidii (niPGT-A) putem analiza vnekletochnoj DNK v otrabotannoj kul'tural'noj srede (OKS). Provedeno niPGT-A aneuploidnyh embrionov putem analiza vnekletochnoj DNK v OKS. Vse blastocisty byli aneuploidnymi po rezul'tatam predshestvuyushchego preimplantacionnogo geneticheskogo testirovaniya na aneuploidii (PGT-A) s biopsiej trofektodermy (TFE). V issledovanie bylo vklyucheno 11 embrionov ot semi supruzheskih par. Vse embriony razmorazhivali i kul'tivirovali v kaplyah po 10 mkl v techenie 9 ch. Ves' ob"em OKS sobirali i analizirovali putem niPGT-A. Poluchennye rezul'taty sravnivali na sootvetstvie s predshestvuyushchimi dannymi po PGT-A. Summarno vypolnili analiz 12 obrazcov OKS: 11 obrazcov, v kotoryh byli kul'tivirovany embriony, i odin kontrol'nyj obrazec. V odnom sluchae (9,1%) iz 11 byli polucheny haotichnye rezul'taty po dannym niPGT-A, ne pozvolyayushchie provesti diagnostiku sostoyaniya kariotipa. Polnoe sootvetstvie rezul'tatov PGT-A i niPGT-A polucheno v semi sluchayah iz 10 (70%), klinicheskoe sootvetstvie rezul'tatov — v devyati sluchayah iz 10 (90%). V odnom sluchae (10%) po dannym niPGT-A kariotip blastocisty byl diagnostirovan kak euploidnyj. Vyvod: niPGT-A mozhet byt' perspektivnym, ne trebuyushchim biopsii, metodom diagnostiki hromosomnogo statusa preimplantacionnyh embrionov.
An Exploration of Students' Engagement in EFL Asynchronous Class
Authors: Emiliasari Raynesa Noor , Nurhidayah Yayah , Putri Sopiah Jamaliah Supriadi
Published: September 2023

Studentsâ€™ engagement is an ongoing concern for educators because of its positive association with deep learning, educational purpose, and educational outcomes. The purpose of this study is to reveal the studentsâ€™ engagement and to explore the factors of studentsâ€™ engagement in EFL asynchronous classes. This research was qualitative design with a case study approach. The participants of this study were 35 ten-grades students in one of the senior high schools in Majalengka. Survey and interview were used to gain the data from the participants. The survey was conducted to 35 ten-graders which mainly focused on their engagement during the asynchronous class as well as their reasons of being to or not engage with the lessons. Meanwhile, factors influenced their engagement in the asynchronous class were elaborated using the interview. The result showed that students gave positive responses in studentsâ€™ engagement on cognitive and behavioral engagement, most of the students both high and middle achievers always follow the teacher instructions and sometimes give opinions/ideas. The most prominent factors that influence studentsâ€™ engagement is teacher factors, among them are interesting teaching method and teachersâ€™ characteristic This study suggests that teachers need a variety of methods in which to use online platforms and conduct more creative activities in order to get the best learning outcomes.Keywords: Asynchronous Learning, EFL Class, Student Engagement.
PORTRAYING THE USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN EFL READING CLASSES: A STUDY ON STUDENTSâ€™ PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Mayarega Hevin , Rahmawati Henny , Azami Mochamad Imron
Published: September 2023

Using authentic materials in EFL reading classes is essential as a medium to help students practice their reading skills. This study uses mixed methods to determine student perceptions, motivation, and anxiety when using authentic texts in EFL reading classes. The participants of this study were 19 students of a university in Malang in the third semester. The data collection instruments used include questionnaires and interviews. The results of this study indicate that students tend to give positive perceptions. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that some students give negative responses for several reasons. Positive responses indicate that students feel authentic texts have many benefits. In contrast, negative responses indicate that they cannot understand the contents of the reading and do not feel the benefits that can be obtained. The level of student motivation is also higher than student anxiety. Students feel motivated because they can improve their English skills, gain knowledge, and feel challenged. However, they also encounter difficulties that make them anxious when reading authentic texts. The reason is that they find many uncommon words, language, and sentence structures. For future researchers, doing more research on students and conducting more profound interviews is suggested so that the data obtained is more varied than the current one.
Recordar y nombrar Montoneros. Historia, memorias, testimonios
Authors: Garrido Pablo Enrique , Friedemann Sergio
Published: September 2023

A lo largo de este artículo nos proponemos reflexionar acerca de las potencialidades y los recaudos necesarios a la hora de recurrir a los testimonios de los actores en la investigación histórica sobre la izquierda peronista de los años 60 y 70. En particular, nos interrogamos respecto de qué nos aportan estas fuentes sobre el funcionamiento de Montoneros y los límites difusos entre la pertenencia a la organización o los espacios políticos bajo su conducción política. Esta inquietud surge a partir del análisis de entrevistas a exmilitantes montoneros y otros actores políticos que interactuaron con la organización, a través de un enfoque deudor del campo de los estudios sobre memoria. Se observará la aparición de tópicos recurrentes que iluminan dimensiones relevantes para el análisis, la posible triangulación con documentos y prensa, la construcción de memorias comunes o rivales, y la polisemia de significantes cuyos límites se tornan difusos en los testimonios. De ese modo, sostendremos que el uso de estas fuentes, atento a precauciones metodológicas y epistemológicas, permite enriquecer las indagaciones sobre la experiencia de Montoneros.
La apuesta armada: la parábola del PRT-ERP en el frigorífico Swift. (1965-1976)
Authors: Scoppetta Laura , Torres Pablo
Published: September 2023

En este artículo nos proponemos abordar la trayectoria del PRT-ERP en el frigorífico Swift de Rosario, en el periodo transcurrido entre 1965 y 1976. Analizaremos las diferentes estrategias que la organización se fue dando a lo largo del tiempo para poder acercarse a la clase trabajadora de ese establecimiento y convertirse en una referencia político-sindical. Estas incluyeron la proletarización de sectores medios, el acompañamiento de listas opositoras, la creación de una agrupación propia y el impulso a la actividad reivindicativa, los debates en torno a la política militar en relación con la cuestión sindical, las formas de liarse con los barrios obreros por fuera del marco del lugar de trabajo yel intento por “crear el Partido en las fábricas”. Además, prestaremos especial atención a los vínculos y las tensiones entre la política sindical y la cuestión militar.
Analysis of Government Funding Performance on Economic Growth and Human Development Index in Indonesia
Authors: Runtunuwu Prince Charles Heston , Mazelan Norsaidatul Akmar , Rajasekera Jay
Published: September 2023

Economic growth shows the extent to which economic activity will generate additional public income in a certain period, that is, an economy is said to experience growth if the real income of the community in a certain year is greater than the real income of the community in the previous year. Economic growth is the most important factor in development that determines the success of the development of a region/region which is measured based on the high or low levels of economic growth achieved. This study aims to analyze the effect of General Allocation Funds (DAU), Special Allocation Funds (DAK) and Revenue Sharing Funds (DBH) on Economic Growth and Human Development Index (IPM). The object of research was carried out in South Halmahera Regency in 2012-2021 using the multiple linear regression analysis testing method. The results show that the influence of the General Allocation Fund, the Special Allocation Fund and the Profit Sharing Fund simultaneously influence Economic Growth with the Human Development Index in South Halmahera Regency. While the results of partial testing, the influence of General Allocation Funds, Special Allocation Funds and Profit Sharing Funds also affect Economic Growth with the Human Development Index in South Halmahera Regency. This indicates that the greater the regional potential revenue, it will be able to increase the achievement of Economic Growth and the Human Development Index.
Phenylephrine and norepinephrine increase blood pressure through opposing physiologic mechanisms in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs receiving acepromazine
Authors: Cannarozzo Cheyenne J. , Araos Joaquin , Martin-Flores Manuel
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVE

To elucidate the cardiovascular effects of escalating doses of phenylephrine and norepinephrine in dogs receiving acepromazine and isoflurane.

ANIMALS

8 beagles aged 1 to 2 years (7.4 to 11.2 kg).

METHODS

All dogs received acepromazine 0.01 mg/kg, propofol 4 to 5 mg/kg, and isoflurane and were mechanically ventilated. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) from a femoral artery catheter and continuous electrocardiogram were recorded. Cardiac output (CO) was measured with transpulmonary thermodilution. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR), global end-diastolic volume (GEDV), and global ejection fraction (GEF) were subsequently calculated. Phenylephrine and norepinephrine were infused in random order at 0.07, 0.3, 0.7, and 1.0 μg/kg/min. All variables were measured after 15 minutes of each infusion rate. The effects of dose, agent, and their interaction on the change of each variable were evaluated with mixed-effect models. A P < .05 was used for significance.

RESULTS

Atrial premature complexes occurred in 3 dogs during norepinephrine infusion at doses of 0.3, 0.7, and 1 μg/kg/min; no dysrhythmias were seen with phenylephrine administration. MAP increased during dose escalation (P < .0001) within each agent and did not differ between agents (P = .6). The decrease in HR was greater for phenylephrine (P < .0001). Phenylephrine decreased CO and GEF and increased GEDV and SVR (all P < .03). Norepinephrine decreased the SVR and increased CO, GEDV, and GEF (all P < .03).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Our results confirm that phenylephrine increases arterial pressures mainly through vasoconstriction in acepromazine-premedicated dogs while norepinephrine, historically considered a vasopressor, does so primarily through an increase in inotropism.
A statistical method for massive data based on partial least squares algorithm
Authors: Xu Yan
Published: September 2023

Partial least squares are the most widely used identification algorithm, but the algorithm cannot achieve real-time performance for massive data. To solve this application contradiction, a parallel computing strategy based on NVIDIA CU-DA architecture is proposed to implement the partial least squares algorithm using a graphics processor (GPU) with massively parallel computing features as the computing device and combining the advantages of GPU memory. Research and analysis found that the partial least squares algorithm implemented using CUDA on GPU is 48 times faster than the implementation of the CPU. Therefore, the algorithm has good usability and higher application value, which makes it possible to apply the partial least squares algorithm to massive data statistics.
Research on the innovation of ideological and political education theory and practice in colleges and universities under the background of big data
Authors: Zhang Yurong
Published: September 2023

The advent of the era of big data has had an important impact on the education mode, education management methods, and education thinking paths of college ideology and politics. In this paper, an innovative platform for the theoretical practice of ideological and political education based on the background of big data is constructed by a B/S (browser/server) architecture system, which first accesses the server database and executes the application. Secondly, UML (Unified Modeling Language) modeling is established, and static and dynamic modeling are used to realize the use of distance learning systems. Finally, the important branches of FCM algorithm modeling are applied to optimize the problem using cluster transformation, and the system is examined for data. The results show that the platform constructed in this paper can make students’ awareness of teaching contents reach 75%, attention reach 53%, the overall effect of teaching reach 88%, and the average value of online examination score is 7.2 in the teaching system. Thus, the platform constructed in this paper can help promote the theoretical practice of ideological and political education in colleges and universities and can better propose new ideas and methods for ideological and political education.
A study on the landscape evaluation of sculpture vignettes in residential areas based on SBE
Authors: Liu Shuang , Sun Yudan , Ouyang Haofeng , Ma Xueqin
Published: September 2023

Sculpture landscape in urban residential areas plays an important role in creating an urban landscape and is significant in highlighting the urban taste and strengthening urban temperament. This study is based on SBE and the gray clustering method to evaluate the sculptured landscape in residential areas and mainly selects the aesthetic consistency and aesthetic difference data of the surveyed groups for quantitative analysis. In this paper, the sculptures in the residential area of Chengdu city center were used as the main objects for the current situation research and beauty evaluation, and regression analysis was conducted. The study results show that the surveyed groups rated the randomly selected sculpture landscapes on a scale of -1 to 2. The ratings of the selected six dimensions were mainly positive, indicating that the ratings of the beauty of the sculpture landscapes in residential areas were high. The SBE values were all positive, between 0 and 0.5, indicating that the surveyed groups rated these samples more positively and the beauty ratings were better. However, there are still some shortcomings in the residential sculpture landscape, including insufficient post-management, insufficient culture, artistry, diversity, and science popularization, and insufficient cultural symbolism of residential sculpture. Based on the SBE evaluation results, it is of great significance to focus on the post-management of residential sculpture landscape and the construction of urban cultural symbols to construct spiritual civilization and improve environmental quality in cities.
Treatment and outcome of patients with Graves’ disease and metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer
Authors: Besic Nikola , Vidergar-Kralj Barbara
Published: September 2023

Background

The aim of the study was to report on the experience in a single tertiary cancer center about the treatment and outcome of patients with Graves’ disease (GD) and metastatic thyroid cancer as compared with patients without GD in our country.

Patients and methods

Altogether, 28 patients (8 males, 20 females; 49–85 years of age; median 74 years) were treated because of differentiated thyroid cancer and distant metastasis at the time of diagnosis during a 10-year period (from 2010 to 2019) in the Republic of Slovenia. The subject of our retrospective study were four patients (three men, one female; 64–76 years of age, median 73 years) who had Graves’ disease and metastatic thyroid cancer.

Results

The mean age of patients without GD and with GD was 74 years and 71 years, respectively (p = 0.36). There was a trend for male predominance in patients with GD (p = 0.06). There was no statistical difference in size of primary tumors, pT stage or pN stage between the group of patients without GD and with GD. The median length of follow-up was 3.33 years (range 0.04–7.83) and 5-year disease-specific survival was 51%. One of four patients with GD and 14 of 24 patients without GD died of thyroid cancer. There was no statistical difference in disease-specific survival between patients’ group of without GD and with GD (p = 0.59).

Conclusions

In our country Slovenia, 14% of patients with metastatic differentiated thyroid carcinoma at the time of diagnosis had Graves’ disease. There was no difference in the treatment, outcome or survival of patients with GD in comparison to those without GD.
Historical Origins of the International Law Doctrines in Latin America (XIX-XX centuries)
Authors: Golubeva M. V.
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION: The expansion of the community of states with independence of former European colonies in Latin America was a new historical fact that contributed to the evolution of international law. On the basis of Latin American doctrinal thought and international diplomatic practice the principles enshrined today in universal international legal acts were proclaimed. International law is often viewed from a Eurocentric point of view, with such a position little attention is paid to the influence of Latin American doctrine on the development of international law at the universal level. Therefore, it seems appropriate to highlight the question - in a historical retrospective - about the contribution of Latin American states to the formation of international law and international legal consciousness.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The materials for the study were the international legal norms of universal and regional nature, the works of national and Latin American scientists. When writing the article, general and particular scientific methods were used, namely, deduction and induction, analysis and synthesis, the historical method.

RESEARCH RESULTS: The article reveals the origins of the doctrines of international law developed by Latin American authoritative international lawyers, state and political figures in the XIX-XX centuries. These doctrines had a significant impact on the formation and development of international law not only in the Latin American region, but also in the world as a whole, influenced the development of positions of Latin American states in the international arena.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The article substantiates the conclusion that it is necessary to consider modern international law, taking into account the significant contribution of Latin American states to its evolution at the universal level; reveals the interconnection of the principles in the doctrines of Latin American lawyers and state figures that were included in the system of international law at the universal level.
The Attempt to Universalise Domestic Jurisdictions: International Criminal Justice and Russia
Authors: Guerreiro A.
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION.Over the past two decades, the Western bloc has intensified pressure on Russian Federation through attempts to expand its area of influence as well as to interfere in the domestic affairs of Eastern Europe countries. Russia's response to what it perceives as a threat to its interests has been met with recourse to all available means, including international criminal justice. This paper proposes the identification of legal proceedings brought in the last decade before the International Criminal Court and critically examines the possibility of triggering domestic jurisdictions against Russian or Ukrainian citizens associated with Russia, in order to assess the legality of the ongoing actions and the solutions that international law presents.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. This paper first gives a brief overview of international justice cases started in the last decade against the Russian Federation and persons allegedly associated to Russian interests. It will then go on to focus the analysis exclusively on international criminal justice aspects, which are of interest because of the potential friction they may cause for international peace and security. Highlighting previous international courts decisions as well as the evolution of customary law, the fourth chapter is concerned with the activity of the International Criminal Court worldwide and the attempts made by the Western bloc to expand the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court in order to increase pressure over countries out of Western countries sphere of influence. After an inroad into the particular features and dangers of the principle of universal jurisdiction, the last two sections will explore the peaceful means to settle international disputes as well as the final thoughts on the main focus of this study.

RESEARCH RESULTS.Having in mind customary international law, the inherent nature of treaty law and decisions derived from international judicial bodies, campaigns launched against the Russian Federation before criminal courts, regardless of whether they are national courts or they have an international mandate resulting from international treaties, are more able to aggravate the tension between Russia and the Western bloc than to settle any specific dispute between these two sides.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. The results in this paper indicate that any unilateral attempt developed by a State or a group of States to pursue a campaign against third States and persons outside the UN environment in order to bring any of them to face justice under a specific group of States’ values and principles is deemed unlawful. Therefore, such State or group of States are only able to settle disputes through options that are less likely to increase the level of threat against international peace and security.
Avaliação dos níveis de atividade física, resiliência e depressão em pacientes renais crônicos submetidos à hemodiálise
Authors: Valadares Ywia , Sousa Gisele Aparecida de , Santos Joziel de Souza , Ferreira Fernanda Taís , Valadares de Oliveira Júnior Wander , Ferreira Silva Ana Paula
Published: September 2023

Introdução: No Brasil há cerca de 10 milhões de indivíduos com doença renal crônica, destes mais de 120 mil são submetidos à hemodiálise. O tratamento hemodialítico implica restrições impactantes na vida do indivíduo como, redução do nível de atividade física, limitações nas atividades de vida diária e isolamento social. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar as correlações entre resiliência, depressão e nível de atividade física de pacientes renais crônicos submetidos à hemodiálise em Bom Despacho - MG. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com 64 voluntários em tratamento hemodialitico. Foram utilizados: Escala de resiliência, Inventário de depressão de Beck e Questionário de Baecke para avaliar os escores de resiliência, depressão e atividade física dos voluntários. Resultados: Ao se investigar a correlação entre resiliência, depressão e nível de atividade física, foi observado que quanto maior a idade menor é a resiliência, indivíduos com baixa resiliência apresentam sintomatologia depressiva, quanto maior o tempo de hemodiálise menor é o nível de atividade física dos indivíduos. Não houve correlação com significância estatística entre tempo de hemodiálise e resiliência e tempo de hemodiálise e depressão. Conclusão: Após análise do estudo, concluiu-se que os idosos são menos resilientes, sendo uma possível explicação para a sintomalogia depressiva dessa população. Verificou-se também que quanto maior o tempo de hemodiálise menor é o nível de atividade física. Sendo assim, é importante a criação de programas envolvendo toda equipe de saúde, a fim de melhorar o prognóstico e a qualidade de vida desses pacientes além de reduzir morbidades.
Psilocibina e sua perspectiva no tratamento do transtorno depressivo maior: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Da Costa Joyce Caroline Gomes , Borba Elizabeth Regina de Castro , Vilanova Crisálida Machado
Published: September 2023

Introdução: Transtorno Depressivo Maior (TDM) é um quadro profundo de perda de bem-estar e saúde mental de muitos indivíduos ao redor do mundo, onde o Brasil ocupa a segunda posição em maior número de pessoas depressivas da América. Entretanto, o tratamento de TDM é um desafio para medicina, pois é longo e as drogas utilizadas têm efeitos adversos elevados e custos altos. De forma a contornar essa problemática, as discussões sobre a potencialidade da psilocibina, substância alucinógena extraída de cogumelos do gênero Psilocybe, no tratamento de TDM têm ressurgido. Objetivo: Esse estudo se propôs a avaliar a potencialidade da psilocibina no tratamento de TDM. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura com documentos publicados entre 2012-2022 nas bases PubMed, Web of Science, CAPES e Scielo. Após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram selecionados 29 trabalhos que serviram de base para a discussão das atividades farmacológicas, dos usos terapêuticos, dos efeitos adversos, da toxicidade e do mecanismo de ação da psilocibina quando aplicada para tratamento de TDM. Resultados: A psilocibina melhorou a qualidade de vida dos pacientes a curto e longo prazo, com diminuição dos sintomas depressivos a partir de primeira semana, com doses variando de 0,3 a 30 mg/kg. A eficácia terapêutica da psilocibina mostrou-se mais persistente em comparação com psicodélicos usualmente empregados e sem efeitos danosos por uso prolongado. Conclusão: A psilocibina mostrou-se um agente promissor para tratamento da depressão. Entretanto, é imprescindível a condução de estudos mais robustos quanto a análise de possíveis interações medicamentosas.
Present Status of Pineapple Cultivation in Bangladesh: Case of Madhupur Tract
Authors: Hasan Shahriar , Saha Soumitra , Afrad Md. Safiul Islam , Islam Md. Riazul , S. Sadi Robius , R. Labib Md. Tasmir
Published: September 2023

The main focus of this research was to explore the present status of pineapple cultivation in Madhupur tract of Bangladesh. Primary data were collected using a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire by face-to-face interviews from a sample of 300 pineapple growers and two focus group discussions were also carried out from March to May 2022. According to the study findings majority (51%) of the respondents cultivate pineapple in their own land having medium experience (53.3%), followed mixed cropping pattern (89%) where 25.33 percent respondent cultivate banana as companion crop. ‘Calendar’ is the top most cultivated variety of pineapple in Madhupur tract. Majority of the respondent use balanced pesticide and ripening agent due to increasing demand of chemical free farm fresh pineapple among consumers. Higher profit compared to other crops (82.00 %) was the main reason for producing pineapple in the study area. Majority (26.67%) of the respondent followed (Grower- Faria- Bepari- Aratdar- Wholesaler- Retailer- Consumers) channel among the six dominant marketing channels to market their produced pineapple. The results of SWOT analysis revealed that weakness of pineapple cultivation in Madhupur tract have the potential to improve. If the government and other policy making organizations come forward to solve the problems arising in pineapple cultivation, then the position of pineapple as fruit will be consolidated soon in home and abroad.
An Examination of the Relationship Between Agricultural Value Added and Agricultural Supports with Panel Simultaneous Equation Systems
Authors: Ozsahin Serife , Akbal Emel , Koç Şerife
Published: September 2023

Agricultural support is a crucial way to overcome the difficulties of long agricultural production process, lack of capital and low productivity. Moreover, the fact that increasing the supply is not possible in a short while makes agricultural support more important. Different agricultural structures of countries imply different agricultural support values. This paper examines the simultaneous relations between agricultural support and agricultural value added in the six developing countries with the highest agricultural production value. Simultaneous equation systems are estimated by Two-Stage Least Squares method using annual data for the 2002-2018 period. The findings suggest that there is a simultaneous positive and statistically significant relationship between agricultural value added and agricultural supports.
Effects of Coating with Different Doses of Boron Compound on Germination Parameters of Cotton Seeds
Authors: Yaşar Mustafa , Baran Nurettin , Demiray Yusuf Güzel , Ekinci Remzi , Karadağ Yaşar
Published: September 2023

In this study, seeds of cotton plants were coated with different boron concentrations and their effect on seedling growth was investigated. The experiment was carried out at Muş Alparslan University, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Plant Production and Technologies, under laboratory and greenhouse conditions, according to the Randomized Plots Trial Design with 4 in laboratory and 3  in greenhouse replications, respectively. In the study, Di-sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Na2B4O7.10H20) (M=381.37 g mol-1)  with a minimum purity of 99% boron compound have been used in different doses; 0 (control), 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, 2000, 2250 and 2500 mg kg-1. According to the results of the regression analysis, it was determined that as the boron dose in the application increased, the root length was positively correlated and other parameters were negatively correlated. In terms of the parameters examined, 250 mg kg-1 Kaolin+liquid K-Humate (15% HA) 400 ml kg-1 (U3) boron application under laboratory conditions showed better results, and 1000 ml kg-1 Kaolin+liquid boron application under greenhouse conditions. It was determined that the application of K-Humate (15% HA) 400 ml kg-1 (U6) promoted growth. In addition, it was found that the results were confirmed in the grouping of the relationships between applications and parameters with heat map clustering and PCA graphs. As a result, it was determined that the toxic range of boron applications applied to the seed in the cotton plant was very narrow, and that it promoted seedling development and root elongation in the U6 application, but it was concluded that the study should also be studied in field trials in order to make more decisive decisions.
Microbiological Evaluation of Foods for Special Medical Purposes of Children
Authors: Mursalıoğlu Kaynar Pınar , Günaydın Elçin
Published: September 2023

Foods for special medical purposes are specially produced or formulated with the intention of regulating children's diets for specific nutrition applications, and used under medical surveillance. These food should not offer a microbiological risk to human health as well as their compositions. The purpose of this study was the microbiological evaluation of foods for special medical purposes used in children’s diet. For this evaluation, eleven imported foods for special medical purposes that were sold in Ankara-Turkey were analyzed in terms of Salmonella spp., coagulase positive staphylococci, staphylococcal enterotoxin, Escherichia coli, Escherichia coli O157, Enterobacteriaceae, Listeria monocytogenes, and Bacillus cereus. The bacterial examinations were done according to each related EN ISO standart methods. In result of the examination, the microbial growth was not observed on the food samples. In conclusion, the samples investigated have no microbiological risk. Also, consumers should examine their expiration dates during purchase because the expiration dates declared on the foods have showed their microbiological stability.
Korean Laborers in Japan before Japan’s Annexation of Korea
Authors:   The Korean Association For Japanese History, Jang Hyun-Ah
Published: September 2023

In 1876, Joseon(조선) opened the port by signing the Japan-Korea Treaty with Japan. This opened the door of Joseon, which had been tightly closed since its founding. But it was about foreign countries and not domestic. This is because the Joseon government was regulating its citizens' overseas entry as before.
However, as changes occurred after the opening of the port, Koreans began to appear in violation of the Joseon government's policy and moving to Japan in search of jobs. This was possible due to the operation of the liner and the activities of recruiter. However, as a result of Koreans moving to Japan outside the surveillance of the Joseon government, the “people in destitution” occurred. A representative example was the Korean miner of the Joja Coal Mine(長者炭鑛·조자탄광). The Korean miner of the Joja Coal Mine was an illegal departure, and this was already a problem in it from the time of departure from Joseon. Therefore, the reason why the employment of Korean miners in Joja Coal Mine was stopped was not only because of the recession in the coal industry, but also because they were illegal immigrants.
As a result of Japan's expansion of its influence on Joseon through the Sino-Japanese War, the employment of Korean laborers in Japan increased than before. The reason is that the recruiter's activities have become easier than before. As a result, after the annexation of Korea and Japan, the Japanese Government-General of Korea managed recruiters to manage the arrival of Koreans to Japan. This was influenced by the experience of hiring Korean laborers before the annexation of Korea and Japan.