bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Statin Use and Venous Thromboembolism Incidence: A Case-Control Study in Patients Aged 75 Years and Older
Authors:   Université de Bordeaux, UFR de Médecine, Bordeaux, France, Guénard Lisa , Lafargue Auréli ,   CHU de Bordeaux, Pole de gérontologie clinique, Bordeaux, France, Ouattara Eric ,   CHU de Bordeaux, Service d’information médicale, UCAIM-DIM, Bordeaux, France, Bonnet Fabrice ,   CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Médecine Interne et Maladies Infectieuses, hôpital Saint-André, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France, Bourdel-Marchasson Isabelle ,   CHU de Bordeaux, Pole de gérontologie clinique, Bordeaux, France
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Although previous observational and controlled studies have reported a lower rate of venous thromboembolism in statin users, such studies were conducted in selected patients and their results may not be extended to an older multi-morbid population. This study aimed to investigate the influence of statin use on the risk of Venous Thromboembolic Events (VTE) in older patients. Methods: We conducted a case-control study on patients aged 75 and older, hospitalized in the Medicine or Geriatric Departments from 2009 to 2019. Cases with a documented episode of VTE were included and compared with random controls matched for age, gender, year of hospitalization, and previous statin use. Patients under long-term anticoagulation therapy before admission were excluded. Results: Of the 177 cases, 31 (17.5%) reported statin use, as well as 36 (20.3%) controls. Statin use was not significantly associated with a lower rate of VTE (Odds Ratio [OR] 0.8 95% Confidence Interval [CI] [0.5-1.4], p=0.5). Adjustments for age, sex, atherosclerotic disease, major risk factors for VTE, and use of antiplatelet agents did not alter the results. Neither aspirin (OR 1.0 95% CI 0.6-1.6], p=1.0) nor other antiplatelet therapies (OR 0.6 95% CI [0.3-1.3], p=0.2) were associated with a reduced rate of VTE. Statin users had significantly more comorbidities, such as atherosclerotic disease, hypertension, and diabetes than non-users. Conclusion: This case-control study does not support a protective effect of statins on VTE risk in older inpatients.
Symmetric electron transfer coordinates are intrinsic to bridged systems: an ab initio treatment of the Creutz--Taube ion
Authors: Šrut Adam , Lear Benjamin , Krewald Vera
Published: March 2024

A long-standing question in electron transfer research concerns the number and identity of collective nuclear motions that drive electron transfer or localisation. It is well established that these nuclear motions are commonly gathered into a so-called electron transfer coordinate. In this theoretical study, we demonstrate that both anti-symmetric and symmetric vibrational motions are intrinsic to bridged systems, and that both are required to explain the characteristic shape of their intervalence charge transfer bands. Using the properties of a two-state Marcus–Hush model, we identify and quantify these two coordinates as linear combinations of normal modes from ab initio calculations. This quantification gives access to the potential coupling, reorganization energy and curvature of the potential energy surfaces involved in electron transfer, independent of any prior assumptions about the system of interest. We showcase these claims with the Creutz–Taube ion, a prototypical Class III mixed valence complex. We find that the symmetric dimension is responsible for the asymmetric band shape, and trace this back to the offset of the ground and excited state potentials in this dimension. The significance of the symmetric dimension originates from geometry dependent coupling, which in turn is a natural consequence of the well-established superexchange mechanism. The conceptual connection between the symmetric and antisymmetric motions and the superexchange mechanism appears as a general result for bridged systems.
Estimation of the rate constants for the radical addition of trifluoromethyl radical to vinyl triflates
Authors: Kawamoto Takuji , Hisayuki Mai , Kamimura Akio
Published: March 2024

The rate constants for the radical addition of trifluoromethyl radical have been determined by applying competition kinetics at a single concentration point. The rate constants range from 4.1 × 106 to 5.6 × 106 M−1 s−1 and depend on the electronic properties of the benzene rings.
Acute Effect of Kinesiology Taping Applied to Adductor Muscle Group on Endurance, Strenght and Agility in Volleyball Players
Authors: ÖZCAN Nadir Tayfun , ALTINDAL Feyza , BÜKER Nihal , BAŞKURT Zeliha
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the acute effect of kinesiology taping (KT) to the hip adductor muscle group (AMG) on endurance, strength and agility in female volleyball players (VP).
Materials and Methods: Thirty female VP, with an average age of 17.53±2.55 years, who played licensed volleyball for at least two years were included in our study. KT was applied longitudinally to the athletes between the pubis and lower border of the tuberositas tibia, including the AMG using the facilitation technique (25% stretching). Evaluations were repeated before taping and 20 minutes after taping. The athletes' Adductor muscle endurance was evaluated using the Copenhagen adduction exercise, vertical jump test for lower extremity strength, and Edgren side step test for agility.
Results: When the results of the study were evaluated, it was found that there was a statistically significant increase in the endurance (p<0.001), strength (p<0.001) and agility (p<0.001) values of the athletes after KT application.
Conclusions: KT applied to the adductor area can be used by physiotherapists during competitions or training due to its positive effects on the performance of VP.
The Relationship Between Fear of Death and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Individuals Having Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Authors: OKUTAN Şerafettin , ÖNEN Cihan , GÖKTAŞ Ahmet , HUYUT Mehmet Tahir
Published: March 2024

Objective: The study aims to investigate the relationship between fear of death and healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Materials and Methods: The sample number was determined to be 109. The study was carried out in the angiography unit and cardiology clinics of a hospital. Data were collected using the Thorson-Powell Death Anxiety and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors II Scales.

Results: The patients' death anxiety scale score was 55.17±11.52 and their healthy lifestyle behavior scale score was 123.51±14.56. A negative relationship (r = -0.683, p = 0.003) was found between death anxiety and healthy lifestyle behavior scales. As death anxiety increased, healthy lifestyle behaviors decreased. A negative correlation was found between death anxiety level and physical activity (r = -0.720, p=0.002). As physical activity decreased, death anxiety level increased.

Conclusions: In order for patients to experience less death anxiety, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, spiritual development, stress management, and a healthy social life, should be known. Healthy lifestyle education programs should be applied to patients. To ensure permanence, patients should be supported with visuals and brochures, and training should be repeated.
Investigation of the Effect of Vaccination Status on the Prognosis of Covid-19 Patients Hospitalized in Pandemic Service
Authors: ÇALIŞKAN Derviş , AYDIN Muhammet Raşit , AYDIN Abdülkadir , EKERBİÇER Hasan Çetin
Published: March 2024

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effect of vaccination status on the prognosis of COVID-19 patients with varying vaccine combinations during hospitalization

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with the data of 854 COVID-19 patients, of which 457 were female. The dependent variable in the comparisons was the need for intensive care, and the independent variables were gender, risk score, severity score, and vaccination status.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 57.7±15.71 with standard deviation (SD); 49.2% had never been vaccinated, and 18.3% needed intensive care. Three logistic regression models were developed using different vaccine combinations. Three doses of CoronaVac or two doses of CoronaVac and one dose of Comirnaty vaccine in the first model, three doses of CoronaVac vaccine in the second model, and receiving the vaccine solely (at least one dose in the 6 months before the disease) in the last model were found to reduce the risk of intensive care unit (ICU) admission by 82%, 77%, and 42%, respectively.

Conclusion: The effectiveness of vaccination in preventing the need for intensive care in inpatients was once again demonstrated, and it was observed that this effectiveness increased even more with booster vaccine doses.
COX-mediated Regulation of Multiple Organ Damage by Betulin Treatment in Okadaic Acid-induced Alzheimer Rat Model
Authors: BOZKURT Ahmet Sarper , GÖRÜCÜ YILMAZ Şenay
Published: March 2024

Objective: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Cyclooxygenases (COXs) are essential in the inflammatory and regenerative processes of AD. This study aims to show that Betulin, a natural phytochemical (triterpene), is a candidate for COX-mediated correction of multiple organ damage of AD.

Materials and Methods: In this study, the effects and treatment potential of Betulin were investigated in the kidney, heart, and small intestine tissue in genetic, and histological contexts in an okadaic acid-induced rat AD model. A total of 36 Wistar albino male rats were included in the study. Cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) and Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) gene expressions were investigated by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) in kidney, heart, and small intestine tissues. COX-1 and COX-2 proteins in tissues were analyzed by immunohistochemistry.

Results: COX-1 and COX-2 genes were detected to be overexpressed in the AD model. The expression of both genes was increased in the AD model and decreased after betulin treatment. Histological scores showed a strong positive effect of Betulin on the kidney, while it was relatively less effective on the heart and small intestine tissue.

Conclusion: In treating organ damage in AD, COXs can be inhibited by Betulin and may be effective in functional recovery.
Switching Behavior of Banks' Customers: Does It Exist?
Authors: Utami Rizky , Arif Hermita , Habbe Abdul Hamid , Abdullah Faisal
Published: March 2024

Ideally, Indonesia with the largest Muslim population in the world is able to optimize its potential to become the prominent global player in Islamic finance industry. Unexpectedly, Indonesia is ranked at 9th position of global Islamic banking market. Despite the strong support from both government and society, it is ironic that the market share of Islamic bank in Indonesia has just reached 7.09% in 2022, far below its conventional counterpart, in its three decades of age. Employing descriptive quantitative approach, this study examines the presence of switching behavior of society in Indonesia by addressing why the impact of switching behavior has small impact on the market share improvement in the context of Indonesia. A total of 128 respondents were filling the questionnaire based on purposive random sampling fulfilling the criteria of being customer of both Islamic and conventional bank as well as currently working.
Specific Activities of Public Authority Bodies in Emergency and Crisis Situations
Authors: Velichko Larisa , Kashchenko Dmytro
Published: March 2024

This article is devoted to consideration of the peculiarities of the activities of public authorities in emergency and crisis situations. It was determined that crisis and emergency management is a cyclical process. The various stages include assessment, planning, preparation, mitigation, response, transition to recovery and final assessment; and careful evaluation and consideration of lessons learned can increase sustainability in the future. It is noted that there is no zero risk in any activity. No matter how marginal it may be, there is always some degree of risk involved. Every activity we do in life involves risk, and the difference is that we accept those risks after a cost-benefit or rational choice analysis and assign them relative priorities.
It is emphasized that as soon as a threat manifests itself or a critical incident exceeds the capabilities or resources of the organization, there is a need to respond. The guiding principles of this process are developed at the planning and preparation stage of the crisis and disaster management cycle. This includes public-private partnerships as well as working with alternative stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations, charities, voluntary groups and the public. Effective provision of such interaction is possible through the use of the so-called C7 Doctrine.
The elements of an effective response to the crisis were identified: maintaining reputational integrity; smart planning and preparedness; strong leadership; effective and timely communications; strategic, well-organized interdepartmental cooperation; strategic allocation of resources; successful operational tactics; post-crisis assessment and learning to improve on any mistakes made along the way. It has also been established that during a critical incident or crisis event, there are two main requirements for their resolution: an organization that must respond adequately, and a leader who directs the efforts of this organization.
INTERNET-BASED HOTEL MARKETING STRATEGY IN INDONESIA: EMPIRICAL STUDY WITH VECTOR AUTOREGRESSION MODEL
Authors: Supriadi Bambang , Mustofa Endri , Wolok Tineke
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine how the Indonesian hotel sector may use the internet as a productive and successful marketing tool.
 
Theoretical Framework: The opportunities offered by the internet include ease of accessing and disseminating information about hotel products and services, the ability to reach a wider and more diverse market, and the opportunity to improve the quality and efficiency of services (Kapoor & Kapoor, 2021). However, the internet also poses challenges, such as increasingly fierce competition, changes in consumer preferences and behavior, and threats to data security and privacy (Bandara, Fernando, & Akter, 2020).
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research uses secondary data from the World Bank and UNWTO regarding Internet users, Number of hotel rooms, Total guests, and Tourism arrivals from 2000 to 2022. This research applies a vector autoregression (VAR) model with two lags to test the relationship between five time variables. series, namely Total Guests, Tourism Arrivals, Room Rate, Number Of Rooms, and Internet Users. The VAR model was chosen because it has the lowest information criteria values, namely AIC, SC, and HQ, which shows a high fit to the data.
 
Findings: Number of Rooms is the variable that has the most influence on other variables, which indicate the capacity and quality of hotel accommodation. Therefore, hotels are advised to increase the Number Of Rooms in order to attract more tourists and increase revenue. Apart from that, Total Guests, Tourism Arrivals, and Room Rate also have a significant effect on several other variables, which reflect the dynamics of market demand and supply, as well as hotel competitiveness. Therefore, hotels are advised to maintain and improve these variables with appropriate marketing strategies, such as promotions, distribution channels and social networks. Meanwhile, Internet User is the weakest variable in the VAR model, which has a negative relationship with Total Guests, Tourism Arrivals, and Room Rate, which reflects the influence of information technology on consumer behavior.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implications: This research makes a practical contribution by providing solutions for the hotel industry in Indonesia to increase performance and income by utilizing the internet as an effective and efficient marketing medium.
 
Originality/Value: This research provides a theoretical contribution by examining the influence of the internet as an effective and efficient marketing medium for the hotel industry in Indonesia, which is a topic that has rarely been researched before.
EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA'S FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE: AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF COMMUNICATION AS METRIC FOR JOB SATISFACTION
Authors: Rabiu Musa Mohammed , Adewale Bakare Akeem , Lamino Abubakar Hauwa , Olalekan Akinbode James , Oluseun Oyelude Opeyemi
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The study examined the effect of employee job satisfaction on employee productivity, assessing the impact of communication as an indicator of job satisfaction in the Nigerian federal civil service. A part of efforts to achieve the eight Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth by 2030.
 
Theoretical Framework: Low performance and high turnover rates can result from job dissatisfaction which has been peculiar case in the public and private sector, attempt to deal with it has not been yielding positive result in the civil service in Nigeria (Rinny et al., 2020; Sadiq et al. 2020). Therefore, there is need to empirically investigate the impact of communication on employee productivity in Nigerian federal civil service which lacks sufficient research.
 
Methodology: The study used a survey research design and purposive non-probability sampling where the data are collected through the distribution of 2,836 questionnaires to the staff of 10 Nigerian federal civil services. In order to gather data for the study, Demographic data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistical methods like mean, percentages, and standard deviations, while inferential statistics were analyzed using econometric methods like multiple and logistic regression, as well as Karl Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficients.
 
Findings: Finding of the study showed that employee productivity is strongly and favorably affected by (communication) as proxy for job satisfaction. Nonetheless, in the Nigerian Federal Civil Service, the interaction of work environment moderating between communication had no impact on employee productivity.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implication: The study recommends that organizations should establish transparent and accessible communication channels that involves implementing regular feedback mechanisms to ensure that employees feel heard and valued
 
Originality/Value: It is quite unusual with previous study using communication as proxy for job satisfaction as an independent variable, Also, none of the previous used work environment as mediating variable in the interplay between communication and employee productivity in civil service in Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria.
IMPACT OF DIGITAL FINANCE ON STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA (2012M1-2021M12)
Authors: Babarinde Gbenga Festus , Onyejiaku Chinyere Catherine , Obadire Ayodeji Michael , Ambam Awah Pridy , Onwumere Josaphat Uchechukwu Joe
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The stock market has long played a significant role in fostering economic growth in developing countries by providing equity funds for capital formation. Technological advancements, particularly in digital technology, have significantly influenced financial services, becoming a crucial aspect of financial affairs. Notably, digital payment services have gained prominence in Nigeria, offering potential improvements to the Nigerian stock market. Despite this, there appears to be a perceived gap between digital finance transactions and the performance of the Nigerian stock market.  Therefore, this study centred on the impact of digital finance on stock market performance in Nigeria. The study specifically aimed to assess the influence of Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Point of Sales (POS), mobile payment (mobilepay), and web-based payment (webpay) digital finance transactions on stock market capitalization ratio in Nigeria.
 
Methodology: This study, conducted for the period from January 2012 to December 2021, utilized Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares regression to investigate the impact of digital finance on stock market performance in Nigeria. Monthly secondary data were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria's Statistical Bulletin, Statistics and Monthly Economic Reports.
 
Findings and Conclusion: Empirical findings revealed that ATM, POS, mobile-based, and web-based digital finance transactions had a positive and significant impact on the stock market capitalization ratio in Nigeria. Consequently, the study concluded that digital finance contributes to enhancing stock market performance in the country 
 
Originality/Value: To promote further growth in the stock market, the study recommends expanding the deployment and usage of digital finance channels such as ATM, POS, mobile-based, and web-based channels, encouraging their utilization for stock market transactions by participants.
IMPACTO DE LA APLICACIÓN DEL ENFOQUE BASADO EN COMPETENCIAS EN EL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO DE LOS ALUMNOS DE UNA UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL CHILENA
Authors: Romero Ricardo Méndez , Ulloa María Cristina Donetch , Suazo Claudio Garrido , Pavés Hernán Rocha , Palma José Fernández
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar los efectos de la aplicación del enfoque basado en competencias en el rendimiento universitario, a través tres indicadores, las tasas de retención, titulación y aprobación; realizando un estudio comparativo histórico.

 

Marco Teórico: El enfoque basado en competencias se describe a partir de la Declaración de Bolonia, que plantea un diseño de planes de estudios que permiten modernizar el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, en forma continuo y capaz de responder a un nuevo paradigma educativo basado en el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante.

 

Metodología: Se utilizó un análisis descriptivo, el estudio comprendió una comparación entre las cohortes 2009-2013 y 2014-2018. Además, se calcularon las tendencias lineales y se realizó un análisis de correlación.

 

Resultado: Los resultados evidencian que la tasa de aprobación ha mejorado con la aplicación de los nuevos planes de estudios, pero, no ocurre lo mismo con las tasas de retención y titulación, que están condicionadas, principalmente, por factores distintos al diseño curricular.

 

Investigación, Implicaciones Prácticas y Sociales: Este estudio deja de manifiesto que el rendimiento académico no solo está afectado por el enfoque pedagógico aplicado, también inciden otros factores, como la situación socioeconómica de los alumnos, dualidad trabajo y estudio, las normativas de titulación y la integración social, entre otros.

 

Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio permite visualizar, en forma exploratoria, que la calidad de la docencia no solo se mide en función de los rendimientos académicos y que los diseños curriculares son un medio y no un fin en la formación professional.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM: KUWAIT CASE STUDY
Authors: Alainati Shaikhah , AlKhatib Hala , AlAjmi Modi , Al-Duaij Manal
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Performance appraisal systems have become a crucial tool for organizations in evaluating and maximizing the effectiveness of their employees. It is the main goal of this study to find out how well the employees' performance appraisal system for employees works in Kuwait, paying special attention to how employees and managers feel about it in both private and public sectors.

 

Theoretical Framework: Performance appraisal systems play a critical role in enhancing organizational performance, employee development, and overall job satisfaction. However, the effectiveness of such systems can vary based on organizational cultures, contextual factors, and the alignment of appraisal practices with local norms. A literature review was a vital step, it established a foundation for this study and guides its design, implementation, and interpretation.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather insights from a diverse sample of employees and managers across various institutions in Kuwait in both of its sectors. The research design allows for the collection of both quantitative data, offering statistical trends and patterns, and qualitative data, providing nuanced perspectives and in-depth understanding.

Findings: Findings reveals a moderate level of agreement, satisfaction, or endorsement of the performance appraisal system in their organizations. Results also demonstrate significant differences between respondents from government and private sectors, in favor of private.

Originality/Value: This research also shed lights on the strengths and areas requiring improvement in such systems which is valuable insights for organizations looking to improve their performance management processes, leading to improved employee performance, engagement, and decision-making.
SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT IN DENTISTRY
Authors: Pinto Monique Lustosa , Pinto Adriana Lustosa , Motta Lara Jansiski
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Examine the social and economic functions of companies and their actions, mainly regarding the protection and use of natural resources, minerals and the disposal of contaminated materials.

Theoretical Framework: The government created regulations that thoroughly describe the management, classification and importance of implementing a Health Service Waste Management Plan in all health institutions.

Design/Methodology/Approach: It is an exploratory case study, which compared the disposal of Health Service Waste in two dental clinics.

Findings: The clinics' Health Service Waste Management Plan aims to minimize the production of waste, treat it and send it safely to its final destination, which prevents and controls occupational, public health and environmental risks environment.

Research, Practical & Social Implications: We suggest that knowledge of the standards and monitoring of their compliance, together with the education and training of professionals who deal directly or indirectly with Health Service Waste, to create awareness and change habits.

Originality/Value: Taking measures based on saving resources, preserving the environment, ethics and responsibility can guarantee a healthier future for future generations, where dental professionals learn about the correct management of waste and their participation in maintenance the environmental integrity of the planet.
Advancements and Applications of Polyurethane Curing Technology in Railway Track Bed Construction in China
Authors: Li Yizhe
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the application of polyurethane curing technology in the construction of railway track beds, with a specific focus on its implementation in China’s rapidly developing railway infrastructure. The study begins by identifying the limitations of traditional ballasted track beds, especially under the demands of high-speed and heavyload railways. It then methodically analyzes the advantages of polyurethane-cured track beds, highlighting their improved mechanical properties, including enhanced stability and durability. The paper further explores the benefits of transitioning to prefabricated polyurethane track beds, emphasizing significant cost reductions, better construction quality, and enhanced maintainability. Through a detailed review of experimental data and practical applications, the paper demonstrates the efficacy of polyurethane track beds in various railway settings. A critical part of the research involves optimizing the structural parameters of polyurethane track beds to achieve the best balance of mechanical and damping properties. The conclusion of the paper underscores the potential of polyurethane curing technology as a transformative approach to railway track bed construction, offering a solution to the challenges posed by traditional methods and aligning with the evolving needs of modern railways.
Research on Urban Building Parametric Modelling Method Based on CityEngine
Authors: Liu Xinyu
Published: March 2024

With the advancement of technology and the development of cities, urban planning and management methods are also constantly improving. From paper-based assignments to modern digitization, new technologies have enabled more efficient design and management for cities. 3D modeling can used to simulate the urban environment, which can assist in urban planning and management. However, large-scale modeling cannot be achieved through existing modeling methods, and there are still some shortcomings in the maintenance of the model. Therefore, this article proposes a Computer Generated Architecture (CGA) parametric 3D modeling method based on CityEngine. Research on expanding and customizing modeling rules to create indoor and outdoor modeling rule templates for buildings and methods for generating urban 3D models have been carried out. The results have shown that the completed model can be displayed on different platforms thanks to parameterized modeling. The model can be modified easily and directly applied to the analysis and decision-making of urban planning schemes.
An Analysis of Supply Chain Environment in Great Wall Motor Based on Life-Cycle Assessment
Authors: Pan Zhenghui , Li Jian , Wang Zhifang , Sun Yang , Huang Haixing , Kang Xiaoshan , Ma Anqin , Zhang Zhisheng , Qin Ji , Zhong Jiehong
Published: March 2024

Great Wall Motor (GWM), a leading automotive manufacturer, places a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The company focuses on comprehensively evaluating and enhancing its supply chain to align with these objectives. This evaluation spans the entire product life cycle, encompassing design, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, usage, and recycling and disposal processes. Key areas of focus include optimizing raw material selection, improving product recyclability, reducing energy consumption and waste emissions, and minimizing carbon emissions during transportation. Through these endeavors, GWM not only enhances its environmental performance by reducing carbon emissions and resource consumption but also bolsters its brand image and competitiveness in the market. GWM’s dedication to environmental innovation and technological leadership serves as a driving force behind sustainable development and social responsibility within the industry.
Resenha de "Ilegais e Imorais" e "O que fazer com o militar"
Authors: Rezende Lucas Pereira
Published: March 2024

Resumo dos livros:
Brandão, Priscila Carlos; Carvalho, Bernardo Rocha; Teixeira, Carla Drielly dos Santos; Rocha, Igor Tadeu Camilo. Ilegais e Imorais. Autoritarismo, interferência política e corrupção dos militares na história do Brasil. Belo Horizonte: Editora Fino Traço, 2023. ISBN: 978-85-8054-634-7.
 
Domingos Neto, Manuel. O que fazer com o militar. Anotações para uma nova defesa nacional. Parnaíba: Gabinete de Leitura, 2023. ISBN: 978-65-981151-0-4.
Pengaruh Return On Equity dan Earning per Share Terhadap Harga Saham (Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Perbankan LQ45 di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2017-2020)
Authors: Calvin Jhon , Niswaty Risma , Baharuddin Aris
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Return On Equity dan Earning Per Share terhadap harga saham. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dengan metode dokumentasi. Metode pengambilan Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling yaitu sebanyak 5 Bank dari jumlah 46 populasi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2017 - 2020. Data yang diperoleh dari hasil penelitian ini diolah dengan analisis regresi linear berganda dan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Return On Equity secara parsial berpengaruh Positif terhadap harga saham, Earning Per Share secara parsial berpengaruh Positif terhadap harga saham, serta secara bersama-sama ROE dan EPS berpengaruh terhadap harga saham. nilai R Square sebesar 0.828, maka Harga Saham dipengaruhi oleh ROE dan EPS dengan nilai sebesar 82,8% dan sisanya di pengaruhi oleh faktor lain
“THEY DON’T ESCAPE FROM A BESIEGED FORTRESS”. S.S. AVERINTSEV ABOUT RUSSIAN CULTURE
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Kondakov Igor V.
Published: March 2024

The personality and work of Academician S.S. Averintsev never ceases to occupy the imagination of philologists, culturologists, philosophers, theologians, historians and art historians. The humanities scientist, who had a vast outlook and an immense range of scientific interests, left his individual mark in many branches of knowledge. A specialist in ancient and Byzantine cultures, S. Averintsev constantly dealt with the problems of Russian culture, either directly or indirectly referring to its study, paying special attention to the place of Russian culture in world culture, its dialogue with the cultures that preceded it and adjacent to it – the Hebrew and other Middle Eastern cultures, with ancient, and above all ancient Greek, with Byzantine and Western European cultures. It is necessary to note the originality of the scientist’s approach to comprehending and analyzing millennial cultures, which were considered by Averintsev each time as a whole, as giant megatexts, which, in the course of their analysis, can be “folded” by the researcher to several capacious metaphorical formulas that can be compared with each other and trace intertextual connections. between them. The identification of such generalizing “microformulas” of huge megatexts is possible only in the historical context of “great time”, covering centuries and millennia of national and world history. Comparative-historical and typological analysis of cultural megatexts through their formulaic “clots” allowed Averintsev to carry out cultural-philosophical readings of any megatexts and trace in them allegorical allusions to the events of Russian culture and current modernity.
IDEOLOGY AND SPACE IN SOVIET AND USA COLD WAR DOCUMENTARIES
Authors:   All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimova, Kazyuchits Maksim F.
Published: March 2024

The article highlights issues related to the peculiarities of developing the theme of space in Soviet and American documentary (popular science) films of the 1950s-1960s. The article is devoted to the issues related to the peculiarities of the development of the space theme in documentary (popular science) films of the Cold War period. Analyzing materials (movies and TV films, scripts) of Russian and foreign archives, the author identifies key strategies that allowed the USSR and the USA to broadcast in documentaries about space and the universe, near-Earth and interplanetary flights such key ideas for those years, as colonization, technocratism, etc. Special attention is paid to the function of a commentator and visual solutions, which made it possible to implement the tasks of propaganda on documentary film and television material. Space themes in cinema and television of the USSR and the USA during the Cold War were supposed to clearly demonstrate the advantage of each of the rival superpowers. In popular science films about space, the technological rivalry between the two superpowers took the form of an ideological confrontation.
Microplastics in the fresh waters of the coastal oasis of the East Antarctica (on an the example of the Thala Hills, Enderby Land)
Authors: Kakareka S. V. , Kukharchyk T. I. , Rabychyn K. I.
Published: March 2024

The first data on the content of microplastic particles in freshwater reservoirs of the East Antarctica (by the example of the Thala Hills Oasis, Enderby Land) are presented. The studies were made during the 14th BAE in 2022/2023 with the selection and filtration of water from three lakes and one temporary reservoir. Filtration was carried out in two stages: in the field conditions through a plankton network to concentrate a sample and then in the laboratory through White Ribbon filters. Dried filters after delivery to Minsk were analyzed using a microscope, digital camera and consulting software. It was found that microplastic particles were present in all analyzed samples. Fibers dominated in all samples, amounting to 81 % of the total microplastic particles. The particle size, represented by fragments of irregularly shaped plastics, is less than 1 mm in 90 % of cases. The fiber size in 91 % of cases ranges from 1 to 5 mm with a maximum value of 16.4 mm. The importance of developing research and assessing the levels of microplastic pollution in Antarctic fresh water is shown with the consideration of seasonal changes in their condition, morphometric and other features.
Exclusion liquid chromatography of carboxymethylchitin and carboxymethylchitosan from crustacean Artemia Parthenogenetica of the Aral Sea
Authors: Boymirzaev A. S. , Berdimbetova G. E. , Karlybaeva B. P.
Published: March 2024

The article deals with the synthesis of water-soluble derivatives of chitin and chitosan from cysts of crustaceans of the genus Artemia Parthenogenetica of the Aral Sea by carboxymethylation of OH and NH2 groups of their chains. The elution, viscosity and polyelectrolyte properties in size exclusion liquid chromatography of carboxymethylchitin and carboxymethylchitosan were studied. The suppression of electrostatic effects and the implementation of the exclusion mechanism for the separation of these polysaccharides were achieved by using an aqueous solution of sodium nitrate with a concentration of 0.1 mol/l as an eluent, which was recommended for determining molecular weight characteristics.
Efficacy and safety of primary and repeated therapy courses of Parkinson’s disease with autologous mesenchymal stromal cells in the long-term period
Authors: Chуzhуk V. A. , Sialitski М. М. , Ponomarev V. V.
Published: March 2024

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic progressive disease. Currently, PD treatment is symptomatic. One of the promising directions changing the PD therapy course is the use of autologous multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MMSCs). Despite the encouraging results in various preclinical and clinical trials and proven safety, the cell therapy questions remain open, such as the choice of an optimal route of administration, dose, and frequency of treatment courses.

In the present study, the dynamics of PD motor and non-motor symptoms was assessed after the first and second cell therapy courses using MMSC injections via systemic and tandem methods during a long-term period. A positive therapy effect on the dynamics of motor and non-motor symptoms in patients with PD was revealed for an average of 6 months after one MMSC treatment course. The repeated MMSC treatment course has similar efficacy and safety to the first course and can be used to slow down the PD progression for a longer period.
Theoretical aspects of definition and implementation natural-economic potential of agricultural organizations
Authors: Gorbacheva E. , Zaprudskaya T.
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of theoretical research, as a result of which the author’s definition of the natural-economic potential of agricultural organizations is formulated, its characteristics and structure are given; the connection between the potentials of the external and internal environment is shown; a model for realizing natural and economic potential in the agricultural sector is presented; methodological approaches to assessing the potential of agricultural enterprises are considered, and the principles of its balanced use are substantiated.
OPTIMALISASI PEMANFAATAN PLATFORM MERDEKA MENGAJAR SEBAGAI SARANA PENGUATAN KOMPETENSI GURU DALAM IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA
Authors: Salsinha Cecilia Novianti , Bete Hendrika , Bone Dominifridus , Solo Prudensius Manek Maria Fransiska Venidora , Nifu Martha Marsela , Kasa Andreas Roberto , Timutang Moses
Published: March 2024

Salah satu langkah pemerintah untuk memulihkan pembelajaran akibat pandemi Covid 19 adalah dengan mengeluarkan kebijakan penggunaan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar (KMB). Akan tetapi dalam pelaksanaannya sekolah diberikan kebebasan untuk menerapkan kurikulum sesuai dengan kondisi sekolah. SMP Swasta Katolik St. Aloysius Niki-Niki berada pada kategori IKM Mandiri Belajar.  Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Implementasi KMB belum maksimal. Hal ini disebabkan karena platform ini baru saja dimanfaatkan oleh sekolah sejak Agustus 2022. Selain itu sekolah terkendala dengan pengkategorian yang diberikan yang membatasi ruang gerak sekolah dalam menerapkan KMB. Salah satu cara yang dapat digunakan untuk mempercepat IKM adalah dengan memaksimalkan penggunaan PMM. PMM hadir dengan pendekatan high-tech yang dapat membantu guru dalam memperoleh referensi, inspirasi pemahaman serta pelatihan secara mandiri untuk menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka. Pengabdi melakukan optimalisasi penggunaan PMM kepada para guru dengan memberikan pelatihan penggunaan PMM. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh Kepala Sekolah dan 19 orang guru. Selain memberikan panduan berisi PMM, tim pengabdi juga memberikan angket pada akhir kegiatan sebagai bagian dari umpan balik terhadap kegiatan pengabdian. Kegiatan optimalisasi PMM juga dinilai sangat menarik karena 80% guru ternyata baru mengikuti pelatihan semacam ini, meskipun 60% guru membutuhkan waktu yang lama untuk mengeksplor PMM. Hal ini disebabkan karena jaringan internet yang tidak stabil dan guru belum terbiasa menggunakan platform ini. Namun demikian, hasil rapor Pendidikan SMPS Katolik St. Aloysius Niki-Niki turut memberikan hasil yang menjanjikan terkait partisipasi guru dalam penggunaan PMM dimana angka partisipasi tahun 2022 adalah 10, meningkat sebanyak 622% pada tahun 2023 menjadi 72,2. Hal ini menjadikan sekolah ini berada pada kategori peringkat atas di tingkat Kabupaten/Kota dan berkategori menengah atas secara nasional. Kegiatan pendampingan bagi guru semacam ini sangat diperlukan mengingat para guru juga membutuhkan tambahan wawasan dan sharing pengalaman mengenai IKM. Para guru juga telah berkomitmen untuk terus mengoptimalkan penggunaan PMM dan akan mengubah status  IKM menjadi Mandiri Berubah pada tahun 2024.
PENDAMPINGAN MASYARAKAT DALAM PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM KEKAYAAN INTELEKTUAL KOMUNAL GUNA PELESTARIAN KEARIFAN LOKAL DI DESA BATU BERIGA
Authors: Kusuma Winanda , Permatasari Bunga , Yokotani Yokotani
Published: March 2024

The Bangka Belitung Islands Province has a lot of communal intellectual property. One form of communal wealth is in the form of sea taber ritual ceremonies and sea alms which are part of traditional cultural expressions. The ritual ceremony of sea taber and almsgiving is owned by Batu Beriga Village, located in Central Bangka Regency. The sea taber and sea alms ritual activities are always carried out every year by the Village Government and attended by the local community and people on Bangka Island. Unfortunately, village communities do not yet know the importance of protecting communal intellectual property, even though the Copyright Law has provided protection for communal intellectual property. The aim of this community service is to raise awareness in the Batu Beriga Village community of the importance of legal protection for communal intellectual property and to preserve local wisdom, especially the village's traditional cultural expression in the form of the sea taber ritual. The implementation of this community service activity uses several stages. The first stage is outreach to village officials about the importance of legal protection of village communal intellectual property. The second stage is documentation of the implementation of sea taber and sea alms activities. The third stage involved compiling a book about the ritual of sea taber and sea alms in Batu Beriga Village. The results of community service activities are an increase in the understanding of the Batu Beriga village community about the forms of communal intellectual property. The public knows that regulations regarding EBT are regulated in Government Regulation Number 56 of 2002 concerning Communal Intellectual Property. Based on this PP, forms of Communal Intellectual Property include traditional cultural expressions, traditional knowledge, genetic resources, indications of origin, and potential geographical indications. Furthermore, there has been an increase in village community awareness to legally protect village-owned communal intellectual property. This effort can be carried out by the community by submitting an application to the local government to be registered as EBT. Carrying out activities to increase awareness of village officials, community leaders and also the community to protect the communal intellectual property owned by Batu Beriga, and compiling a book about sea taber.
PENDAYAGUNAAN LUMPUR GAMBUT DAN KOTORAN SAPI UNTUK MEMPERCEPAT COMPOSTING PADA SAMPAH RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Ihsan Bagus Muhammad , Khayan Khayan , Sucipto Cecep Dani , Puspita Widyana Lakshmi
Published: March 2024

Penyakit berbasis pencemaran lingkungan, secara nasional seperti ISPA, kecacingan, diare dan thypus masih tinggi. Penyakit tersebut diantaranya dapat disebarkan melalui pembuangan sampah pada rumah tangga dan peternakan setempat yang dibuang secara alami (tradisonal) tidak sehat, misalnya pembuangan secara open dumping, bahan urugan dan pembuangan di selokan (parit). Untuk pengendalian parasite seperti kecacingan (Helmint) dan vector penyakit tersebut maka, diperlukan pemanfaatan sampah rumah tangga dan feces kotoran sapi setempat tersebut untuk pembuatan composting. Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat diharapkan para kader dan masyarakat bisa  mendayagunakan  lumpur gambut dan feces (kotoran) hewan sapi untuk membuat pupuk kompos. Metode Penelitian menggunakan Observasional dan Sosialisasi terhadap variabel yang dikaji. Hasil dari pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini Peningkatkan Pengetahuan Tentang Lumpur Gambut Dan Kotoran Sapi Untuk Mempercepat Composting Pada Sampah Rumah serta memperoleh pupuk kompos untuk masyarakat.  Terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan  masyarakat tentang TTG pembuatan pupuk Kompos dan limbah dari kotoran Hewan ternak menjadi peluang bagi peternak untuk meningkatkan  pendapatan  secara  ekonomi.
PENGEMBANGAN BUDIDAYA IKAN HIAS DI DESA TONJONG KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Panggabean Donwill , Sapuriningsih Chikita Lestari , Hotman Jan , Saleha Eha
Published: March 2024

Ekonomi masyarakat lokal dapat ditingkatkan melalui keterlibatan masyarakat itu sendiri. Usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) salah satu contohnya, yang berfungsi sebagai wadah dan sarana pembangunan setiap anggota masyarakat, tumbuh menurut rasa tanggung jawab sosial dari, untuk, dan oleh masyarakat. Agro Garuda Sakti Jaya (AGSJ) adalah UMKM di Desa Tonjong Kecamatan Tajur Halang Kabupaten Bogor, budidaya ikan hias air tawar Neon Tetra, Rasbora Harlequin, dan Rainbow Fish merupakan usaha mereka. Tujuan kegiatan pemberdayaan kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini untuk meningkatkan keterampilan partisipan melalui pelatihan budidaya ikan hias, pelatihan kultur pakan alami, pelatihan cara pengukuran kualitas air, dan pelatihan digital marketing. Participatory Action Research (PAR) adalah metode parsipatif masyarakat untuk mendorong aksi transformatif terhadap perubahan kondisi menjadi lebih baik, dimana partisipan (AGSJ dan pembudidaya ikan hias lainnya) berpartisipasi mengikuti pelatihan, selanjutnya mempraktikkannya dalam usaha mereka. Peran pastisipan sangat menentukan keberhasilan kegiatan. Kegiatan yang dilakukan kepada AGSJI dan pembudidaya ikan hias lainnya di sekitar lokasi kegiatan PKM memberikan hal yang positif dan membantu mereka dalam usaha budidaya ikan hias, hal ini dapat dilihat dari: 1) terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan mitra yaitu AGSJ tentang teknologi bioflok dan keterampilan membuat kolam bioflok; 2) terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan mitra dalam melakukan budidaya ikan hias yang baik; 3) terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan mitra dalam melakukan kultur pakan alami yang baik; dan 4) terjadi peningkatan produksi ikan hias sebesar 40% dari sebelum pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM. PKM ini berdampak posisitif, AGSJ mampu mengadopsi teknologi bioflok, mampu melakukan budidaya ikan hias dan kultur pakan alami dengan baik.