bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Field Behaviour Study of Dosimetric Beta Radiation Sources at AT200 Facility
Authors: Fedina Svetlana , Trenkin Valeriy , Guzov Vladimir , Titkov Ruslan
Published: November 2022

Results of research of absorbed dose rate dependence on distance and on positioning accuracy of standard dosimetric beta-radiation sources at the new AT200 calibration facility (by ATOMTEX SPE) are presented. The non-uniform profile of beta-radiation fields created by sources with strontium-90 + yttrium-90, krypton-85 and promethium-147 radionuclides under conditions as specified in ISO/DIS 6980-2:2021(E) international standard was investigated.
new era for the rights of the child: the new “Rome strategy” (2022-2027)
Authors: Espino García Soraya
Published: November 2022

The significant increase in the existence and exploitation of self-generated sexual images and videos by boys and girls, is the focus of the new monitoring Report presented by the Council of Europe´s Lanzarote Committee in Rome. In 2017, exploitation of boy and girls self-generated sexual material was already perceived as a potentially serious risk. Later, in 2019-2020, a large increase in the existence of sexual material generated by minors was observed. The pandemic situation derived from Covid-19 exacerbated this reality. The Report examines 43 European States Parties to The Lanzarote Convention, with special mention to the fact of preventing this particular form of sexual exploitation of boys and girls, investigating and prosecuting it, improving the identification and protection of victims and and likewise, an improvement of the framework law in this matter with the consequent guidelines to the respective governments.
Orígenes de la normativa de honores y distinciones
Authors: Parrilla Amador Margarita , Pulido Polo Marta
Published: November 2022

El uso del protocolo está presente en la historia en las Administraciones. El objetivo principal de este trabajo trata de dar a conocer como emana la legislación que regula los galardones y que sustenta el reconocimiento público.Para responder a esta premisa recurriremos al estudio de casos con la transcripción de “circulares” para conocer la evolución histórica de la normativa durante el periodo de 1950 a 1975 en la provincia de Cádiz.El análisis de los textos demostrará como las indicaciones de la Dirección General de la Administración Local fomentarán la creación de reglamentos especiales por parte de los municipios.
importancia de la oferta económica en la licitación de publicidad institucional
Authors: Pérez-Seoane Jesús , Corbacho-Valencia Juan Manuel , Abuín-Penas Javier
Published: November 2022

Con más de 5.000 contratos anuales y un presupuesto total estimado de 738,3 millones de euros invertidos en publicidad institucional, el sector público es el principal anunciante en España. En sus licitaciones, uno de los aspectos con mayor incidencia en la adjudicación es la oferta económica. Se analiza la aplicación de la normativa vigente a diez licitaciones con especial atención a las bajas anormales. Los resultados demuestran que las licitaciones favorecen las ofertas económicas agresivas. No siempre gana la mejor oferta técnica, sino que se impone la más barata, siendo reducido el impacto de las bajas temerarias como tal.
Industria audiovisual en España: análisis de las transiciones hacia la sostenibilidad
Authors: Roger-Monzó Vanessa
Published: November 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación es examinar y valorar las iniciativas sostenibles que se están divulgando y llevando a cabo desde 2020 en el sector audiovisual español. Asimismo, se comprueba a qué ámbitos de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la Agenda 2030 se circunscriben. Se exploran las diferentes colaboraciones en producciones audiovisuales que se están realizando con diversas entidades. Los resultados revelan que la sostenibilidad se asocia mayoritariamente a aspectos medioambientales. Se identifican diversas iniciativas para incentivar la presencia femenina en el sector audiovisual español y fomentar la igualdad de género, aunque todavía son minoritarias.
plagio en estudiantes de pregrado: un abordaje desde las representaciones sociales
Authors: Strocchi Santos María Verónica , Boysen Sánchez Paulina , Barros Iverson Verónica , Castillo Rabanal Isidora Francisca
Published: November 2022

Este estudio busca dar cuenta del significado que los estudiantes asignan al plagio, mediante el abordaje de las representaciones sociales. El diseño de investigación respondió a un estudio mixto, centrándose este artículo en el análisis de datos cualitativos, efectuado a través del procedimiento de la Teoría Fundamentada. Los resultados permitieron identificar las diferentes categorías que conforman la representación de plagio que poseen los estudiantes. Cabe destacar, que predomina una valoración negativa de este fenómeno, que lo configura como un obstaculizador del desarrollo académico y profesional. No obstante, los alumnos reconocen que no siempre cuentan con los mecanismos para evitarlo.
Normas de Buen Gobierno Corporativo
Authors: Vaudo Liliana
Published: November 2022

El tema investigado se enfoca en la evaluación de los mecanismos normativos de derecho blando y normas de cumplimiento destinados a garantizar la seguridad, la confianza empresarial y la prevención de violaciones del derecho positivo, contrarrestar sus efectos, proteger la reputación organizacional. Mediante una revisión documental de textos y normas desarrolladas por el ordenamiento jurídico venezolano, se obtiene como resultado, que además de contar con la regulación, es indispensable la efectiva implementación en la práctica de ambas exigencias normativas; sólo así se puede lograr la elevación de los estándares de operatividad, la calidad, la transparencia y la buena imagen corporativa.
Functionalization of imidazole N-oxide: a recent discovery in organic transformations
Authors: Singha Koustav , Habib Imran , Hossain Mossaraf
Published: November 2022

Nowadays heterocyclic compounds are widely used in medicinal chemistry and industry to develop life-saving drugs and medicines. Imidazole is one of the pharmacologically important heterocyclic motifs found in widely used and well-known medicines and bioactive molecules. The applications of imidazole derivatives displaying various biological activities, motivated researchers for the development of more potent and significant drugs containing imidazole moieties. The formation of imidazole derivatives can be achieved using imidazole N-oxide as starting material. In this review, the scope of substrates and reaction mechanisms of various synthetic approaches using imidazole N-oxides as substrates are summarized so that the chemists, researchers, and pharmaceutical industries find its effectiveness in near future for the synthesis of potent, novel, and non-toxic drug molecules.
Factors Affect Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies During Covid 19 Pandemic in Dodoma Region
Authors: Juma Mary Leonard , Maseko Fadhili Ephraim
Published: November 2022

The objective of the study was to assess factors affect the financial performance of the Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies operating in Dodoma Tanzania. The quantitative method was used to analyse data. The descriptive survey was used whereas systematic and purposive sampling techniques were used to secure 63 respondents. Survey, and documentary review were used to collect data meanwhile descriptive and regressions analysis were used in data analysis. There study was guided by Resource Dependence Theory (RDT), and Cash Conversion Cycle Theory. The results revealed that the overall model was statistically significant since (Prob > chi2=0.000). The model's independent variables explained almost 63.8% of the variation in the return on asset of SACCOS in Dodoma. The following explanatory variables (such like interest rate, loan default and drop out of the members) were statistically significant influencing the return on asset for SACCOS selected from Dodoma Tanzania. Researcher recommended SACCOS should put more emphasis on online supervision and self-regulation in periods of pandemic, and considered it as one of the strategies to help the viability of the sector. Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation should opt to use off-site audit under hygienic environment to curb the spread of the virus.
Markov Chain and Inventory Management of Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Ajibade T . A. , Odunayo J. , Osunusi A. K. , Aguguom T. A.
Published: November 2022

The inability to adapt and accept the deployment of new technologies in solving inventory-related problems have been some of the challenges manufacturing companies face in Nigeria. Some studies have suggested that the use of the Markov chain is capable of improving inventory management, however, the capabilities and effectiveness of the Markov chain in enhancing inventory management in manufacturing companies remain quite unclear. This study reviewed the Markov chain and inventory management of manufacturing companies as used in prior studies. The study adopted an exploratory research design in reviewing prior studies using relevant materials from journals, periodicals and relevant documented materials. The study through the review observed that the Markov chain has the ability to improve inventory management in manufacturing companies. The study also recommended that managers in manufacturing companies should improve their inventory management and manufacturing operations by adopting quantitative and scientifically aided decision-making modelling for their inventory management systems, such as linear programming, stochastic programming, mixed integer programming, genetic algorithms and the Markov chain decision-making processes.
Responsiveness of Biological Assets to Board size, Firm size, and Firms’ age of Agricultural Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Nnajieze Elizabeth Ifeyinwa , Igwe Alex Onyeji , Nwabuisi Anthony Okorie
Published: November 2022

This study examined the responsiveness of biological assets to board size, firm size and firm age of quoted Agricultural firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of board size, firm size, and firm age on the biological assets of quoted Agricultural firms in Nigeria. An ex-post facto research design was used which made use of secondary panel data drawn from annual reports and accounts of the sampled firms for a period of ten (10) years, 2011-2020. Panel least squares were applied in the test of hypotheses. The result of the analysis showed that board size, firm size and firm age have an insignificant effect on biological assets. The implication is that none of the three variables can predict the increase or decrease in biological assets of agricultural firms in Nigeria. The study recommends that agricultural firms should maintain a robust board size so that they can continue to reap the benefits of the two good heads theory. Efforts should be made to ensure continuous firm growth because of the positive link it has with biological assets. Firms are encouraged to continuously effect changes in both assets and other activities that may be affected by the age of the firm. Management should maintain current innovations in the industry to attract new investors, boost productivity and enhance shareholders’ funds.
Fairness of Tax Laws and Regulations Influence on Tax Compliance in Tanzania: Lessons from SMEs in Arusha Tanzania
Authors: Maseko Fadhili Ephraim , Sawe Ibrahim E.
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of fairness of tax laws and regulations on tax compliance in Tanzania taking SMES in Arusha city as a case study. Mixed approach and survey design were employed to conduct this study, where systematic and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 100 respondents to take part in the study. It was revealed that there is positive and significant influence on tax compliance. An adjusted R2 =59.6% while F(8, 87) =28.86 P < 0.000 were revealed, implied that fairness of tax laws and regulations had positive and significant influence on tax compliance in Tanzania. It was recommended that tax legal framework in Tanzania should be improved; to include making assessment basing on reality of business in Tanzania and eliminates complexity in tax payment processes.
Effects of Working Capital Management On Profitability of Manufacturing Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
Authors: Nyaga Dishon Murimi , Aluoch Moses Odhiambo
Published: November 2022

This study examined effect of working capital management on profitability containing twenty manufacturing firms listed in Nairobi securities exchange. Kenya's manufacturing sector has been hit by poor working capital management leading to unstable profits. Despite various scholars conducting studies concerning Kenyan manufacturing firms’ working capital, lack of consistence revenues require further examination on what causes these deviations. Current study was piloted by following specific objectives; Influence of inventories, receivable, payable, and cash managements on profitability of manufacturing firms. Theories that guided this study were: agency, transaction cost, and cash conversion cycle. Descriptive statistics was used on analysis especially, minimum, maximum, mean and standard deviation. Mathematical data evaluation involved inferential statistics. In addition, study model quantitative data was presented in tables. The study accepted census sampling method for collecting secondary data from population of 20 companies listed for five years from 2016 to 2020. Secondary details were found in financial statements of manufacturing firms and Nairobi Securities Exchange. Data was collected using checklist. The study recommended that manufacturing companies should estimate desirable quantity of working capital and concluded that increased working capital should match increased expenses, sales and revenue.
The Effects of the Budgetary Process on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Tanzania: A Case of CRDB, NMB AND NBC
Authors: Mligo Halima Edmud , Maseko Fadhili Ephraim
Published: November 2022

The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of budgetary process on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks which were NBC, NMB and CRDB in Dodoma Tanzania. The mixed method was used as both qualitative and quantitative data were used. The descriptive survey was used whereas randomly sampling was used to secure 95 respondents. Survey, interview and documentary review were used to collect data meanwhile descriptive and multiple regressions were used in data analysis. There was grounded on Resources allocation theory and structure efficiency theory. The results showed that budgetary process had positive and significant effect of Financial Performance of Commercial Banks. This is because R2 = 58.6% while at F (8, 87) = 28.86, p < 0.000 implied that budget process had positive and significant effect on FP of CBs in Dodoma Tanzania. Researcher recommended that budgetary process should be enhanced through an increased participation and enhance on internal controls.
Internal Audit Practices and Financial Performance of Construction Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Jacob Martins Sigah , Edheku Ochuko Joy , Obembe Olalekan J.
Published: November 2022

This study was carried out with the aim to examine internal audit practices and financial performance of construction companies in Nigeria. In order to actualize the objectives of the study, various literature and theoretical issues was discussed. The instrument used for the purpose of this research was gathered through primary source. The researcher administered a total of two hundred (200) questionnaires to respondents, out of which one hundred and eighty-eight (188) was retrieved and was used for the presentation and analyses. The hypotheses were tested using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression technique. The findings from analysis revealed among other things that there is a positive and significant relationship between size of the internal audit, experience of the internal audit, qualification of the internal audit and Financial Performance. The study also revealed that there is a positive and insignificant relationship between independence of internal audit and Financial Performance. In line with the findings, we recommend that the internal auditor should have maximum independence from the industry they work in. The internal audit activities must be positioned in such a way that it may obtain cooperation from industry that is being audited that have free, unrestricted access to all functions, records, property and personnel including those charged with governance.
Effect of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on stroke incidence: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:   Yuengnam Univ., Chung Seung Min , Choo Yoo Jin , Chang Min Cheol
Published: November 2022

Review question / Objective: We aimed to investigate the association between exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the occurrence of stroke. Eligibility criteria: We applied the following inclusion criteria for selection of the studies: (1) an observational studies including cohort, cross-sectional, or case-control studies; (2) exposure to at least one PFAS observed; (3) assessment of odds ratio (OR), relative risk (RR), or incidence rate of stroke per 1-log unit increase of PFAS. The exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) case reports and reviews; (2) duplicate publications of the same cohort; and (3) no data on the OR, RR, or incidence of stroke.
The Relationship between Spiritual Intelligence and Happiness: Research on Hockey Players
Authors: ÖZSARI Arif , ÇETİN M. Çağrı
Published: November 2022

The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between spiritual intelligence and happiness. The universe of the research consists of 7 women's clubs, 8 men's clubs and a total of 180 athletes, 84 women and 96 men, from 15 clubs, participating in the women's-men's open field 1st league competitions of the Turkish Hockey Federation 2020-2021 season. Ethics committee approval was obtained for the research. CFA was performed for the research scales. In addition to descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyzes were applied within the context of the relational model. According to the results of the correlation analysis, a significant, positive and moderate correlation was found between existential thinking, personal meaning production, awareness and conscious state expansion, which are the sub-dimensions of spiritual intelligence, and happiness. According to the results of the multiple regression analysis, it can be said that awareness and conscious state expansion, which are sub-dimensions of spiritual intelligence, have a significant positive contribution in explaining the effect of spiritual intelligence on happiness, and that the happiness of the athletes will increase with the increase in their awareness and conscious state expansion depending on their spiritual intelligence.
KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOW UTARA
Authors: Wantu Sastro M , Kamuli Sukarman , Wantu Asmun , Paulus Ikra
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana Kualitas Pelayanan Publik di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara dan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana kulitas dalam setiap pelaksanaan Kualitas Pelayanan Publik di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kualitatif yaitu dengan mendeskripsikan data penelitian ini dalam bentuk penjelasan atau kalimat yang menerangkan beberapa pernyataan dari informan berdasarkan realita yang terjadi dilapangan melalui proses observasi,wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukan bagaimana dengan kualitas pelayanan publik di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara. Kualitas pelayanan Publik di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara berusaha untuk memaksimalkan pelayanan publiknya. Sebagaimana kewajiban Instansi pemerintahan untuk bisa mewujudkan suatu Pelayanan Publik yang baik sesuai dengan Tugas Pokok dan Fungsi seperti yang diharapkan oleh penerima pelayanan Publik serta sesuai dengan asas-asas pelayanan publik. Sehingga dengan demikian kualitas pelayanan yang belum maksimal dapat menjadi perbaikan guna kepentingan bersama dan peningkatan kualitas pelayanan publik.
IMPLEMENTASI NILAI-NILAI DEMOKRASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN KEWARGANEGARAAN DI KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 4 KOTA TERNATE
Authors: Ramadani Wa Ode Desti , Noe Wahyudin , Rajaloa Nani
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini berangkat dari kepedulian peneliti terhadap nilai-nilai demokrasi sebagai salah satu sarana dalam membangun karakter demokratis peserta didik yang diselenggarakan melalui proses pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKn) di kelas VIII SMP Negeri 4 Kota Ternate. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis lebih jauh terkait: (1) Implementasi nilai-nilai demokrasi dalam pembelajaran PKn; (2) Faktor pendukung dan penghambat implementasi nilai-nilai demokrasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif dimana teknik pengumpulan datanya melalui observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi, sedangkan teknik analisis data melalui reduksi data, display data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa : (1) Implementasi nilai-nilai demokrasi dalam pembelajaran PKn, diantaranya: a) membiasakan peserta didik untuk bermusyawarah dalam menyelesaikan setiap tugas kelompok,  b) melalui diskusi kelompok, peserta didik diberi ruang untuk mengekspresikan kebebasan berpendapat, berpikir kritis, berani, terbuka, dan percaya diri, saling menghargai pendapat atau keberagaman, serta menjunjung tinggi harkat dan martabat manusia, c) mendorong dan menjamin kebebasan peserta didik untuk ikut berpartisipasi dalam pengambilan keputusan politik, seperti pemilihan ketua kelas, ketua OSIS, ketua PMR, ketua Pramuka, dan lain sebagainya; (2) Faktor pendukung implementasi nilai-nilai demokrasi, yaitu: a) adanya pendidik yang memiliki kompetensi baik kompetensi pedagogik, profesional, kepribadian, maupun sosial.; b) anak didik yang memiliki keseriusan untuk pengembangan kompetensinya; c) sarana dan prasarana yang dapat mendukung proses pembelajaran PKn, seperti ruang kelas yang memadai, tersedianya buku  referensi yang cukup, adanya Laptop, LCD, dan lain-lain; serta d) program sekolah yang dapat menjamin jalannya nilai-nilai demokrasi, seperti pemilihan OSIS dan kegiatan ekstrakulikuler (Pramuka, PMI, dan Sanggar Budaya), dimana keseluruhan program tersebut dapat membentuk karakter demokratis peserta didik. Adapun yang menjadi faktor penghambat dalam menanamkan dan menerapkan nilai-nilai demokrasi adalah kurangnya dukungan dari keluarga dan masyarakat, serta adanya perbedaan individual peserta didik dalam mengembangkan dirinya untuk memiliki karakter demokratis
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN DARING PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Yunus Rasid , Ngiu Zulaecha , Adhani Yuli
Published: November 2022

Pembelajaran daring merupakan satu keharusan di era pandemi Covid-19. Pembelajaran daring adalah penggunaan multimedia dengan berbagai aplikasi software dan hardware dan sudah berlangsung sekitar 9 bulan. Banyak permasalahan yang dihadapi di lapangan mulai dari jaringan internet, fasilitas computer, laptop, handphone biaya pulsa sampai dengan kompetensi pengajar terkait penguasaan IT. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan pembelajaran daring di masa pandemi Covid-19 di perguruan tinggi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei pada mahasiswa Prodi PPKn FIS-UNG, Jurusan  MPI FITK IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo dan Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Palangkaraya. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan cara purposive random sampling. Jumlah sampel dari ke tiga perguruan tinggi tersebut sebanyak 650 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan aplikasi google form dan dianalisis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam pembelajaran daring, dosen sering menggunakan berbagai macam model pembelajaran seperti inquiry, penugasan dan pembelajaran pemcahan masalah. Motivasi belajar mahasiswa berada pada level sedang. Permasalahan pembelajaran daring dominan pada ketersediaan jaringan internet. Kelebihan pembelajaran daring dapat mencegah penularan Covid-19 dan banyaknya waktu bersama keluarga. Jenis aplikasi yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran daring yaitu WA group, zoom, google meet/class room dan e-learning. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, perlu pengembangan fasilitas yang merata ke seluruh wilayah Indonesia.
IMPLEMENTASI PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI KANTOR DESA LITO KECAMATAN PAGUYAMAN PANTAI
Authors: Hamim Udin , Mahmud Ramli , Lukum Roni , Nurdin Mais
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memberikan  gambaran tentang Implementasi Pelayanan Publik Di Kantor Desa Lito Kecamatan Paguyaman Pantai. Peneliti menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriftif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Untuk memperoleh data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi berdasarkan permasalahan penelitian. Focus dalam penelitian ini adalah pemahaman masyarakat, penyediaan sarana prasarana, dan proses pelayanan. Hasil penelitian ini bahwa, dari aspek pemahaman masyarakat, Implementasi Pelayanan Publik Di Kantor Desa Lito Kecamatan Paguyaman Pantai belum optimal. Hal ini terlihat masih minimnya pemahaman masyarakat dalam pelayanan public di kantor Desa Lito. sehingga mengakibatkan pelayanan tidak berjalan dengan maksimal. Dari aspek penyediaan sarana prasarana, Implementasi Pelayanan Public Di Kantor Desa Lito Kecamatan Paguyaman Pantai masih sangat rendah. Hal ini terjadi karena masih kurang penyediaan fasilitas untuk menunjang hal tersebut oleh pemerintah desa kepada masyarakat desa lito. Dari aspek proses pelayanan, Implementasi Pelayanan Publik Di Kantor Desa Lito Kecamatan Paguyaman Pantai masih kurang memuaskan. Hal ini terjadi karena ada beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi proses pelayanan serta situasi dan kondisi yang tidak mendukung proses jalannya pelayanan public  oleh Pemerintah Desa kepada masyarakat Desa Lito. Disarankan kepada seluruh pemerintah desa agar lebih memperhatikan pemahaman masayarakat, penyediaan saranan dan prasaranan dalam pelaksanaan pelayana public  serta memperhatikan  proses pelayanan dalam keterlibatan pelaksanaan pelayanan public di kantor desa lito serta memperhatikan implementasinya.  Apabila kondisi ini bisa berjalan dengan baik, maka akan dapat mewujudkan pelayanan yang efektif dan berkualitas
TINJAUAN HUKUM PIDANA DALAM PENERAPAN PASAL 359 KUHP PADA KASUS KECELAKAAN LALU LINTAS OLEH HAKIM PENGADILAN NEGERI GORONTALO
Authors: Mozin Nopiana , Djafar Lucyane , Noho Jasmin
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implemantasi diterapkannya pasal 359 KUHP atas kasus lakalantas oleh hakim pengadilan negeri gorontalo dan bagaimana factor-faktor pertimbangan hakim dalam menerapakan pasl 359 KUHP pada kasus kecelakaan lalu lintas oleh hakim pengadilan negeri gorontalo. Adapaun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode normative empiris yakni dengan menggunakan pendekatan undang-undang serta berdasarkan fakta kasus dilapangan yang dengan ini di analisis secara kualitatif dengan menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder yang ada di lapangan yang berupa gambaran yang lebih jelas mengenai penerapan Pasal 359 Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana Dalam Kasus Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang ditemukan bahwa dalam hal hakim menerapkan pasal 359 KUHP yakni Setiap perbuatan yang karena kelalaiannya menimbulkan kematian orang lain maka dipidana paling lama lima tahun . selanjutanya pada Faktor yang menjadi pertimbangan hakim dalam menerapkan pasal 359 KUHP terbagi atas dua yakni; pertama, factor yang memberatkan (terdakwa sebagai seorang Residivice,  pemberian keterangan yang berbelit-belit, tidak ada rasa penyesalan dari dalam diri terdakwa,tidak ada rasa penyesalan dari dalam diri terdakwa, terdakwa malah mencoba kabur dan melarikan diri, tidak lengkap surat berkendara, tidak adanya permohonan maaf dari terdakwa, terdakwa dalam keadaan mabuk, lost control mengemudi oleh terdakwa). Kedua factor yang meringankan(terdakwa bukan residivice, kooperatif dipersidangan, factor usia, permohonan maaf dari terdakwa)
TÜRKİYE’DE YAŞAYAN GÖÇMENLERE YÖNELİK TUTUMLAR: ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: ŞENGÜL Fatma Nur
Published: November 2022

Bir bireyin ya da grubun çeşitli sebeplerden ötürü yaşamış olduğu bölgeyi terk ederek farklı bölgelere doğru gerçekleştirmiş olduğu her türlü fiziksel hareket göç kapsamında değerlendirilmektedir. Türkiye, içinde bulunduğu gerek stratejik konumu gerek sosyolojik, kültürel ve dini konumu itibariyle bazen göç sürecinde geçiş ülkesi bazen de göç edilen mekân olma özelliğini taşımaktadır. Son yıllarda ise bu göç hareketleri özellikle dış göç ve düzensiz göçmen şeklinde görülmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında Türkiye’de bulunan vakıf ve devlet üniversitelerinde önlisans ve lisans düzeyinde eğitim gören 386 üniversite öğrencisinin göçmenlere yönelik tutumları ve bu tutumların bazı demografik değişkenlere farklılıkları açıklanmaktadır. Araştırmada metot olarak dokümantasyon ve ilişkisel tarama yöntemleri birlikte kullanılmış ve nicel araştırma yöntemine ait anket tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Covid-19 salgını nedeniyle anket metni üniversite öğrencilerine online iletilmiştir. Kartopu ve kolayda örneklem yöntemleri kullanılarak evreni temsil edebilecek sayıda örneklem grubuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucundan üniversite öğrencilerinin göçmenlerden rahatsız olduğu, en fazla rahatsızlık duydukları göçmenlerin Afgan, Suriye, Irak ve İran’dan gelen göçmenler olduğu ve en az rahatsızlık duydukları göçmenlerin Batı Avrupa’dan gelen göçmenler olduğu sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca cinsiyete göre göçmenlere yönelik tutumlar değişmezken, dini tutumu yüksek olanların, hayatlarının çoğunu köyde geçirenlerin ve devlet üniversitesinde eğitim görenlerin göçmenlere yönelik tutumlarının daha olumlu olduğu görülmüştür.
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE VOLATILITY EFFECT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PROCESS ON NATURAL GAS FUTURE TRANSACTIONS IN TURKEY
Authors: ŞEKER Kudbeddin
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study is to investigate the volatility movements in natural gas returns, which is one of the financial investment instruments in futures markets, before and after the Covid-19 pandemic, using GARCH family models. For this purpose, daily data from 30.08.2017 to 10.03.2020 before the Covid-19 Pandemic, and daily data from 11.03.2020 to 21.09.2021 after the Covid-19 Pandemic were used. The return on natural gas futures before the Covid-19 Pandemic was expressed as RLNPO and the return on natural gas futures after the Covid-19 Pandemic was expressed as RLNPS. For RLNPO, TGARCH was determined as the most suitable volatility model according to Schwarz Information Criteria, and EGARCH was determined as the most suitable volatility model for RLNPS. As a result of these analyzes, it has been seen that natural gas futures returns can be explained by asymmetric volatility models before and after the Covid-19 Pandemic, but there is no leverage effect as a result of asymmetric volatility, and positive shock asymmetries have a greater effect on volatility. The asymmetric effect tends to decrease in the post-Covid-19 Pandemic period.
A Rare Axillary Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Carrijo Costa Pamela , Zafer Merhi Mahmoud , Amantini Messias Bruno , Barão da Silva Diego
Published: November 2022

Background: Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most frequent tumor in Brazil and the world. One of its forms, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) predominantly affects the old white population in areas of high exposure to the sun. Most SCCs are indolent, evolving with a cure rate higher than 90% within five years. Rarely, metastasis occurs mainly in regional lymph nodes, but it can also happen in the lungs, liver, brain, skin, and bones.
There are currently many treatment options; based on the stratification of the neoplasm as high or low risk, an appropriate approach is defined.
Case presentation: This report presents the case of a patient with high-risk squamous cell carcinoma affecting an area not exposed to solar radiation and without any other previous triggering factor, which is quite uncommon for this type of tumor. The rarity of the case stems from the lack of scientific reports on the occurrence of SCC in the axillary region, without a history of local chronic inflammatory lesions. The Portuguese, English, and Spanish languages were used to search the database of the main scientific platforms Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scielo, and Lilacs, with no results similar to the case reported.
Conclusion: Despite the fact that the axillary area is not sun-exposed, squamous cell skin cancer manifested as an extensive lesion that required a complex surgical resection with flap repair. Such findings highlight the importance of a thorough physical exam and work-up to diagnose lesions in their early forms which require simple resection procedures and avoid late diagnoses resulting in complex procedures. Such an approach reduces the risk of various complications like wound infection or dehiscence, flap ischemia, or necrosis, among others.
Analysis of Surgical Resection of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in The Head and Neck of Elderly Population in a Public Hospital of São Paulo
Authors: Marinho Vidigal Maria Luiza , Godoi Ignáciz Nathalia , Zafer Merhi Mahmoud , Carrijo Costa Pamela , Barão da Silva Diego , Bartolomei  de Siqueira Corradi Matheus
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Skin cancer is among the most frequent neoplasms worldwide. It is divided into two major groups: non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and melanoma skin cancer (MSC), with NMSC still classified into several subtypes, with the most prevalent being basal cell carcinoma subtype (BCC), followed by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Although NMSC does not present high mortality rates, it can involve high morbidity on the functional, aesthetic, and emotional levels. There is a divergence in the literature regarding decision-making in the cases of elderly (patients above 65 years of age) and super elderly patients (starting at 80 years of age).
Objectives: This study aims to:
1. Identify the complications of surgical resection of the NMSC of the face and neck in the elderly population.
2. Demonstrate that surgical resection can be used as a therapeutic option in the elderly population without a significantly higher risk of morbidities.
Method: This is a transversal, retrospective single-center study of quantitative nature. After the approval of the Research Ethics Committees, analysis was performed on the electronic records of 34 patients who underwent surgery at the Carapicuíba General Hospital between August 2017 and November 2019. The descriptive analysis of the results was performed employing absolute and relative frequency of the qualitative variables; mean and standard deviation were used for the quantitative variables. Analysis of group differences was done through the Fisher's Exact, Student's, or Mann-Whitney T-tests, to evaluate the factors associated with the complications of the procedure.
Results: The results showed a mean age of 85.1 years; higher prevalence in females (61.8%); higher prevalence of BCC (76.5%); higher involvement in the nasal (23.5%), periauricular (23.5%), and malar regions (17.7%); hypertension (55.9%), and diabetes mellitus (35.3%) as the main comorbidities; 8 (23.5%) patients had post-surgical complications, and 0 patients had intraoperative complications.
Conclusion: It was concluded that surgical resection was a good therapeutic method for the patients approached in the study. It is suggested that the therapeutic choice should be individualized, with the evaluation of the patient as a whole and taking into account aspects other than age group and comorbidities. Moreover, it is necessary to develop new studies and clinical trials with a more significant sample.
La Critique de la raison pure de Kant
Authors: Gueroult Martial
Published: November 2022

Martial Gueroult introduit ainsi le cours qu’il donna au Collège de France en 1957-1958 : « La richesse du sujet choisi : Kant, Critique de la raison pure, nous a conduits à le limiter à l’Esthétique transcendantale et à l’Analytique transcendantale et à lui consacrer nos deux conférences hebdomadaires. Notre propos a été double : donner du texte un exposé aussi clair et précis que possible, élucider non tous les problèmes – ils sont innombrables – mais les plus importants d’entre eux, relatifs à la signification et à l’économie structurale du système. »

D’emblée, le cours s’adresse à deux lecteurs : l’étudiant y lit une présentation remarquable des concepts et arguments fondamentaux de la Critique ; le chercheur y trouve une discussion technique de quelques points centraux, dans laquelle Gueroult se confronte à des commentaires magistraux, surtout allemands, et parfois oubliés de nos jours. Cet ouvrage est l’édition de la version finale de ce cours, retravaillé pendant plus de trente ans et resté inédit jusqu’à aujourd’hui. Sa valeur tant philosophique que pédagogique en fait un livre incontournable pour éclairer une lecture de la Critique de la raison pure.
Asian Canadian Representation and Feminism for Middle Grades Students in Embrace the Panda and Turning Red
Authors: Pyles Damiana Gibbons
Published: November 2022

In this chapter, the author explores how transnational feminism is represented in two film texts: Turning Red and Embrace the Panda: The Making of Turning Red. These perspectives highlight the experiences of a Chinese Canadian teen as she comes of age, and how these experiences were created by four key women in the leadership team. Fiction signposts are used for framing the lessons that can be used in the classroom as well as key scenes from both films. Encouraging close reading along with keeping a multimodal journal would help students to develop an awareness of the struggles of specific teens as well as connecting to their own experiences.
Developing Environmental Literacy Through Eco-Documentary-Mediated Climate Change Education
Authors: Wang Tingjia
Published: November 2022

Eco-documentaries have been widely used as effective resources to engage young people in discussion and education about climate change. Despite the increasing interest in climate change, secondary school educators are facing significant challenges in the design and implementation of climate change education due to the lack of a comprehensive, widely-applicable educational approach. Drawing on social semiotics, this chapter aims to develop a metalanguage toolkit for eco-documentary-mediated climate change education. The metalanguage toolkit will provide both educators and students multimodal lenses to understand how a wide range of semiotic modalities (e.g., language, image, music, shot editing, camera angle) are carefully selected and configured into a cohesive filmic text, and how the filmic text effectively serves the climate change activist purpose. Findings will suggest an educational path for the development of environmental literacy through the development of multimodal literacies. This chapter will draw more scholarly attention to the in-depth exploration of eco-documentaries.
A Visual Framework for an IoT-Based Healthcare System Based on Cloud Computing
Authors: Menon Sanjana Chelat , V. R. Umayal , Soni Gulshan , Baig Aymaan , Tyagi Amit Kumar
Published: November 2022

With the support of clinical mobility solutions and other innovative IoT technologies, as well as next-generation healthcare facilities, IoT can automate patient care workflow. Health practitioners can transform the way they notice illness and diseases in patients using connectivity protocols such as Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, as well as other sophisticated protocols. They can also invent novel methods for treating patients across several healthcare professions. As a result, a digital system lowers healthcare costs by reducing unwanted appointments, employing higher-quality resources, and optimising resource allocation and planning. This paper aims to highlight the importance of an IoT-based Cloud-compatible health system not only to illustrate and track health actors but also to improve health services. A cloud-based IoT architecture is proposed where medical data can be securely exchanged with the consent of patients and other healthcare providers.
Effect of bacterial co-culture and organic amendments on the bioremediation of hydrocarbons in a soil contaminated with spent engine oil
Authors: Adeleye Adeniyi Olarewaju , Yerima Mohammed Bello , Nkereuwem Micheal Edem , Onokebhagbe Victor  Odiamehi , Shiaka Gimba Peter , Amoo Afeez Oladeji , Asaju Catherine Iyabo , Yalwaji Babangida , Ishaq Saheed Mohammed
Published: November 2022

Bioenhancement of hydrocarbonoclastic microorganisms with suitable nutrients has a huge impact in achieving positive bioremediation of polluted environments. This study was conducted to assess the bio-enhancing effect of some organic amendments on Streptococcus pyogenes and Enterococcus faecalis co-culture with a view to remediating spent engine oil (SEO) contaminated soil. Top soil (1.5 kg) was autoclaved and thereafter contaminated with SEO at three levels. The contaminated soil was inoculated with bacterial co-culture (150 mL) and subsequently bioenhanced with compost, processed cocoa pod husk (CPH) and cow dung. The factorial experiment was laid out in completely randomized design. Concentrations of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) and selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) were estimated on the first day, 5th week and 10th week of incubation. Results obtained show that bacterial co-culture bioenhanced with compost produced the most significant TPH reductions (1318 and 261 mg kg-1) on 10% SEO contaminated soil at the 5th and 10th week respectively (p<0.05). Again, bacterial co-culture bioenhanced with compost produced the most significant PAH reductions (65.9 and 55.8 mg kg-1) on 10% SEO contaminated soil at the 5th and 10th week respectively (p<0.05). The significant bioremediation capabilities exhibited by the bacterial co-culture bioenhanced with organic amendments in this study has made these bioremediation agents potential candidates in remediating soils impacted with petroleum hydrocarbons.
Study of the diagnostic utility of paraoxonase enzyme in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage in patients with lung cancer
Authors: Elseady Samar S. , Sharshar Ragia S. , Abdelnaby Amira Y. , AbdElla Ali M.
Published: November 2022

Backgrounds

PON1 plays a main role in preventing oxidative stress, and also it is important in removal of carcinogenic lipid-soluble radicals caused by lipid peroxidation. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a sampling technique used in flexible bronchoscopy that can detect several biochemical agents that could be used as possible lung cancer biomarkers.

Objectives

To investigate the diagnostic utility of serum and BAL levels of paraoxonase enzyme in patients with lung cancer.

Patients and methods

The study included two groups: group I consisted of 25 patients diagnosed as having lung cancer, and group II consisted of 15 healthy volunteers. Clinical history taking, physical examination, radiological investigations such as chest radiograph and computed tomography, and routine laboratory tests were done for all studied cases. Serum and BAL samples were collected from all studied cases to evaluate PON1 enzyme activity by ELISA test.

Results

Paraoxonase enzyme was significantly lower in serum and BAL fluid samples in lung cancer cases compared with healthy persons. A significant positive correlation between PON1 levels was found in BAL and serum, and also there were significant positive correlations comparing PON1 enzymatic activity and lipid parameters (high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and cholesterol).

Conclusion

Levels of PON1 and its related variables could be used as good biomarkers for assessing patients with lung cancer.
Expression of microRNA-378 in children with bronchial asthma
Authors: Behairy Ola G.A. , El-Shimi Ola S. , Mohammad Osama I. , Labib Asmaa A.
Published: November 2022

Background and aim

Many studies have been conducted on microRNAs (miR) to better understand the mechanisms underlying asthma development and to identify possible biomarkers for asthma. The purpose of this study was to determine the expression and role of miR-378 in children with asthma.

Patients and methods

A total of 90 children with bronchial asthma and 30 healthy controls were included. Medical histories, clinical evaluations, and laboratory investigations including miR-378 by RT-PCR were performed on all children.

Results

Patients had statistically significantly greater eosinophils count, serum immunoglobulin E levels, and miR-378 than controls, being statistically higher in the bronchial asthma group (1.8 ± 1.6, 289.8 ± 57.5, and 8.16 ± 8.8, respectively) than the control group (0.8 ± 0.1, 17.4 ± 9.7, and 0.96 ± 0.22, respectively), with P value less than 0.001. Moreover, miR-378 expression in patients with asthma was statistically significantly increased with increasing asthma severity (mild was 1.67 ± 0.66, moderate was 6.6 ± 1.56, and severe was 21.49 ± 7.65), with P value less than 0.001.

Conclusion

In children with bronchial asthma, the expression of miR-378 is high, and it rises with the severity of the disease. Therefore, miR-378 could be a valuable biomarker for bronchial asthma diagnosis.
Post-coronavirus disease 2019 sequelae on male-reproductive functions
Authors: Mousa Mohamed S. , Elshazly Mostafa , Abd El Salam Mohamed A. , Ahmed Salwa H.
Published: November 2022

Objectives

The corona virus SARS-COV-2 has affected millions of people all over the world with much affection and damage to body systems and organs, and still, its long-term effects are debatable. Up till now, a lot of ongoing researches are being conducted to evaluate the deleterious effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on various systems, including reproduction, however, it is still debatable.

Patients and methods

Our cohort study included a total of 57 male COVID-19 patients, confirmed positive via nasopharyngeal PCR swab. The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation between the severity of COVID-19 infection and post-COVID sequelae on male-reproductive functions as regards semen parameters and male-hormone profile at the first and third month after discharge from the hospital.

Results

Our results have demonstrated highly statistically significant changes in sperm concentration, sperm total, and progressive motility, as well as follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and E2-hormone levels on the first and third month post-COVID infection with P value less than 0.001. In the same context, there was a statistical significance to testosterone-hormone level with P value 0.003. According to COVID-19 severity, there was a highly significant correlation between the degree of severity and affection of sperm concentration, total, and progressive motility with P value less than 0.001. In contrast, there was no significant correlation between the severity of infection and male-hormone profile.

Conclusion

The current study revealed a negative influence of COVID-19 infection on semen parameters as well as male-sex hormones (follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone, and E2) on the first and third month post-COVID infection; however, only semen parameters were affected by the degree of disease severity.