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Economia circular em serviços: intenção de adoção de embalagens sustentáveis no delivery de alimentos
Authors:   , Pedro Samara de Carvalho
Published: December 2023

The production and consumption of packaging, although inevitable in modern life, is predominantly unsustainable and inefficient. It is estimated that a considerable part of the waste comes from food packaging, especially with the considerable increase of users in delivery apps. Thus, the food sector plays an important role in combating pollution by packaging waste, however, research on the adoption and transition to sustainable packaging by this sector remains limited. It is known that the responsibility of the business community regarding packaging is growing, however, most companies are doing very little to reduce packaging waste, especially in regions that lack waste management infrastructure, such as emerging economies. The objective of this research is to measure the factors that influence the intention to adopt sustainable packaging to adapt to the principles of the circular economy in the food delivery service. For this, the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was used, which in the business context enables the understanding of the elements that influence the decision-making process. By understanding the forces that shape business choices, companies can implement more effective actions to promote sustainability, encouraging practices that reduce the environmental impact of packaging, and driving a more circular and responsible model in services. For this, structural equation modeling (SEM) is used, as it offers an approach that considers several types of statistical procedures to evaluate the relationships between observed variables, and to allow the performance of quantitative analyses on theoretical models hypothesized by the researcher. The survey was conducted with a sample of 315 respondents, consisting of owners or managers of food trade with delivery service. The results obtained revealed valuable insights into the factors that influence the intention to adopt sustainable packaging in the context of the delivery service for the food trade. Among these factors, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, attitude, awareness of consequences, perceived benefit, environmental knowledge, and environmental concern stand out, all of which play significant roles in this intention
Economia circular: um modelo de governança florestal para conservação da Amazônia Legal Brasileira
Authors:   , Souza Débora Oliveira de
Published: December 2023

This research aimed to develop a circular economy analysis model applied to the conservation of the native forests in the Legal Brazilian Amazon. The study employed a qualitative and descriptive approach, conducted through a single-case study with embedded units of analysis, involving 36 interviews with key forest governance actors in the nine states of the ALB. Documentary research and observation were used to construct the research findings. The results underscore the importance of forest peoples in forest conservation through their traditional practices of sustainable management, playing a fundamental role in forest preservation. Additionally, the research indicates that circular economy practices are already occurring in the ALB, offering growing opportunities for adopting this model, as forests provide a wide variety of non-timber forest products that are sustainably harvested by some communities in the region. This has contributed to the creation of new technical and biological cycles that ensure the continuous availability of these resources, while also contributing to job creation for forest peoples, income for local families, and a more balanced and sustainable economy. However, several barriers to forest conservation have been identified, such as the lack of effective forest governance establishment, unilateral decision-making without the participation of key actors, especially forest peoples, lack of support from lawmakers, discontinuity of projects with changes in government, absence of public policies to strengthen non-timber forest product value chains, logistical difficulties in accessing communities, particularly for handling non-timber forest products extracted from forests, and inadequate basic infrastructure in communities. Additionally, it was noted that monitoring of deforestation and forest fires is not continuous due to a lack of financial resources, human resources, and technologies to support constant surveillance. The research highlights the need to promote integration among various forest governance actors, especially among the nine states of the ALB, for the development of comprehensive and effective public policies and strategies against deforestation and forest fires. Investments in research are proposed to enhance conservation strategies in the ALB, including the development of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced monitoring
Determinanty razvitiia regional'nogo rynka nedvizhimosti i ego strukturnoi transformatsii
Authors: Akoeva Madina Ailarovna
Published: December 2023

The regional real estate market has a significant multiplier effect, influencing not only the potential and dynamics of the socio-economic system of the region, but also the national economy as a whole. This makes it an effective regulatory tool at various levels of the functioning of the economy. Therefore, the study of the current state and promising trends in the development of the regional real estate market is becoming highly relevant. It allows us to consider the internal patterns of its development, determine its place in the broader structure of the regional economy, understand the mutual influence between them and identify effective regulatory tools, which helps to determine strategic priorities for the development of the regional real estate market.
Indicators of protein exchange in dogs with different types of higher nervous activity
Authors: Levchenko Anna , Korynevska Tetiana , Grigoriev Vadimir , Danchuk Oleksiі , Karpovskyi Valentyn
Published: December 2023

The relevance of the study is due to the current lack of data on cortical mechanisms of protein metabolism regulation in dogs, which is important to consider when developing methods of corrective action on metabolism. The aim of the study was to determine the peculiarities of protein metabolism in dogs with different types of higher nervous activity, and to establish the relationship between the main characteristics of nervous processes and indicators of protein metabolism in the blood. The leading method in the study of this issue was a new method for determining the typological features of the nervous system in dogs, and the obtained scores of strength, balance, and mobility of nervous processes helped to identify the degree of their influence on protein metabolism. A significant effect of short-term nutritional deprivation on the content of certain indicators of protein metabolism in the blood of dogs, depending on their temperament, was established. Under the action of the stimulus during the day, a decrease in the level of albumin and changes in the ratio of globulins were observed in the blood of dogs, in particular, an increase in the relative content of α- and β-globulins and a decrease in γ-globulins. It was determined that the type of higher nervous activity has a significant effect on the content of total protein, albumin, globulins, β-globulins, γ-globulins and the value of the albumin-globulin ratio (F=3.02-14.6>FU=2.90; P<0.05-0.001) in the blood plasma of dogs. A direct relationship between the strength of nervous processes and the content of total protein and albumin, γ-globulins (r=0.62-0.73; P<0.01) and an inverse relationship between the content of αand β-globulins (r=-0.51-0.56; P<0.01) was found three days after the onset of short-term nutritional deprivation. The balance of nervous processes was inversely related to the content of β-globulins (r=-0.44; P<0.05). The fundamental knowledge gained is of practical value for the development of new, modern methods of metabolic correction taking into account the temperament of animals
The effect of transfusion of erythrocyte mass on clinical and haematological indicators of dogs with hemolytic anaemia caused by babesiosis
Authors: Maliuk Mykola , Kulida Mariia , Klymchuk Vadim , Dovbnya Yulia , Honchar Vitaliy
Published: December 2023

The relevance of the research is due to the spread of protozoal diseases of animals, which, in the absence of the necessary veterinary care, lead to death. In this regard, the aim of the study was to investigate changes in clinical and haematological parameters in dogs under complex treatment of babesiosis with simultaneous red blood cell transfusion. Transfusions were performed in five animals infected with Babesia canis by intravenous injection of red blood cells, the volume of which was calculated using the Sackmen formula. The diagnosis of babesiosis was made based on anamnesis, clinical symptoms (weakness, refusal to food, pallor of visible mucous membranes, fever up to 40°C), and confirmed by microscopic detection of babesiae in blood smears. Before transfusion, rapid tests were performed to exclude heartworm disease in donor dogs. The compatibility of the blood of the donor and recipient animal was determined using a large cross-test. The condition of the abdominal organs of the patients was assessed using ultrasound diagnostics. Clinical examination of the dogs’ blood before treatment indicated the development of anaemia. The results of biochemical blood tests indicated an increase in the activity of alanine aminotransferase and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, which indicates a load on the hepatobiliary system. There were no contraindications to blood transfusion. After haemotransfusion, the clinical condition of the dogs was monitored based on the results of the examination of the animals, taking into account the anamnesis and haematological studies on the second, fifth, and tenth days of treatment. During the second and fifth days, a gradual increase in blood haemoglobin content and haematocrit value was noted. On the tenth day, there was a significant positive trend in the number of red blood cells, haemoglobin content and haematocrit to the reference values. It was established that the use of red blood cell transfusion in dogs with babesiosis as part of therapy contributed to the fastest recovery of the general condition of the animal. The material of the article is of practical value for the use of red blood cell transfusion in the treatment of dogs with babesiosis
Problems of motor activity in cows with orthopaedic pathology
Authors: Puzyrevska Arina , Klymas Anastasiia
Published: December 2023

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the fact that diseases that manifest various degrees of lameness in cows are widespread (50-70%) among livestock. Milk productivity and body weight gain decrease in sick animals, which causes their culling. It is important to establish nosological forms of such pathologies and determine the effectiveness of their treatment. The purpose of the study is to analyse the problems of motor activity in cows with orthopaedic pathology. The study included an assessment of herd mobility before entering the milking parlour, which allowed comprehensively considering the rhythm and length of steps and the load on the cows’ limbs. It was found that the development of purulent-necrotic processes is accompanied by severe lameness in 66.6% of animals. A smaller number of animals (16.6%) were diagnosed with mild lameness. It was found that in 100% of cases, pathological processes were localised in the pelvic extremities. In the vast majority of animals, more than 3/4 of the lateral hooves were affected. There were no differences in the development of pathological processes on the right or left pelvic limb. The results of the examination of cows proved that the surgical pathology was accompanied by the development of local purulent inflammation. The most common pathology of the distal limbs in cows was purulent pododermatitis, which accounted for 66.6% of surgical diseases. Phlegmon in the area of the corolla and interdigital ulcers were diagnosed less frequently, with their respective shares in the pathology structure being 16.6%. It is proved that for the treatment of lame cows with the use of Levomekol ointment, clinical recovery was established with the disappearance of symptoms of lameness for purulent pododermatitis up to 24 days, and for phlegmonic processes in the corolla area and lesions of the finger arch – up to 22 days. The proposed therapy regimens will help to reduce the duration of treatment of purulent pododermatitis, phlegmon in the corolla area and lesions of the finger arch compared to conventional methods
Emergency Department Length of Stay and in-Hospital Mortality of Non-Traumatic Patients in a University Hospital
Authors: Sookmee Wainik , Liabsuetrakul Tippawan , Tantarattanapong Siriwimon , Wuthisuthimethawee Prasit
Published: December 2023

Objective: To assess the emergency department length of stay (EDLOS) and mortality in each Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage level. In addition to identifying the cut-off point of EDLOS to predict 72-hour in-hospital mortality among adult non-traumatic patients in the ED of a university hospital.Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by retrieving patient data from the hospital information system; from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2018. Patient characteristics, EDLOS, and in-hospital mortality rates were analyzed using the R program. The cut-off values of EDLOS, via the area under the curve for the best prediction of 72-hour in-hospital mortality in patients at different ESI levels, were analyzed by multivariate analysis. Statistical significance was defined as a p-value of ≤0.05.Results: Data from 71,247 patients with 123,356 visits were enrolled. EDLOS significantly decreased across ESI levels and the in-hospital mortality rates were highest in ESI 1, followed by ESI 2 and ESI 3. The predictive ability of EDLOS was the highest for ESI 4, followed by ESI 3. The cut-off point of EDLOS at 3.58 hours showed the best sensitivity, which was a significant risk factor for mortality after adjusting for other significant variables. An EDLOS longer than 4 hours was a significant factor for poor survival in patients with ESI 2 and ESI 3.Conclusion: A practical cut-off point of 4 hours EDLOS can be used to predict 72-hour in-hospital mortality. Healthcare providers in the ED should consider EDLOS as a safety indicator for quality assurance.
PERANCANGAN BUKU TIPOGRAFI UNTUK KEMASAN DENGAN METODE DESIGN THINKING
Authors: Erlyana Yana , Winnie Winnie , Veronica Veronica
Published: December 2023

Menerapkan tipografi yang tepat merupakan aspek penting karena tipografi memengaruhi kesan visual suatu merek. Tipografi mewakili merek secara visual, sehingga karakter setiap huruf mencerminkan citra merek yang diwakilinya. Begitu juga halnya ketika dilakukan pengembangan desain kemasan, tipografi merupakan salah satu aspek terpenting dalam mempertahan identitas merek yang dibawa. Melihat adanya urgensi tersebut maka penelitian ini bertujuan merancang sebuah buku informasi yang berisikan tipografi dalam kemasan yang dikemas dengan visualisasi yang menarik dan menyajiakan studi kasus merek-merek yang sering ditemukan di pasaran Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan metode design thinking, dimana metode ini merupakan metode pengembangan suatu produk yang diawali dari upaya dalam menjawab permasalahan yang ada di masyarakat. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa sebuah buku dengan konten tipografi yang di rancang menggunakan layout yang bersih dengan menekan permainan tipografi pada penjelasan isi buku. Dengan adanya buku ini diharapkan dapat menjadi buku referensi bagi mahasiswa/I DKV Indonesia terutama dalam mata kuliah tipografi dan desain kemasan. Dimana tujuan ini akan berkesinambungan dengan peningkatkan ilmu desain yang menjadi salah satu aspek bernilai dalam pengembangan industri digital economy.
PEMANFAATAN INFOGRAFIS BERBASIS ILUSTRASI UNTUK MELESTARIKAN DAN MENDIDIK SISWA SD TANTANG PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL BETAWI
Authors: Permatasakti Damba , Salsabila Afifah
Published: December 2023

Indonesia memiliki budaya yang beragam; Setiap daerah memiliki permainan tradisional yang khas. Di Jakarta, permainan tradisional sebagian besar melekat pada budaya Betawi. Permainan tradisional Betawi tidak hanya memiliki nilai-nilai budaya yang tersirat untuk dilestarikan, tetapi bermanfaat bagi anak-anak dalam melatih soft skill mereka di kehidupan nyata. Namun, popularitas permainan tersebut di kalangan generasi muda menurun secara signifikan karena orang dewasa cenderung tidak lagi membagikan permainan tradisional melainkan membagikan permainan daring. Hal ini mengakibatkan kepunahan permainan tradisional yang tidak dapat dihindari. Penelitian ini mengadopsi metode Design Thinking dari IDEO dan Stanford d. School: Berempati, Interpretasi, Ideasi, Eksperimen, dan Tes. Hasil dari riset ini adalah buku ilustrasi dengan balutan infografis untuk siswa sekolah dasar tercipta. Metode infografis memberikan gambaran  peralatan yang dibutuhkan dan langkah demi langkah cara bermain menggunakan narasi singkat. Gaya desain yang disesuaikan dengan selera siswa sekolah dasar dan menampilkan situasi permainan dalam adegan jelas dengan menerapkan skema warna Betawi. Umpan balik positif dari target pasar kami dapatkan selama proses pengujian. Dengan demikian, buku tersebut terbukti mampu membangkitkan minat siswa SD untuk mempelajari dan memainkan  permainan tradisional Betawi. Sehingga upaya pelestarian permainan tradisional Betawi tercapai.
Game Asset Design As A Culture Conservation Effort Through New Media
Authors: Rezaldi Muhammad Yudhi , Alhafizi Imam
Published: December 2023

Indonesia has a very rich culture, but not much is known by the wider National community, even though some are known but are slowly being forgotten because they have been defeated by technological developments. The purpose of this research is to conserve culture in Toba Batak through new media packaged in digital game technology. Through this method, it is hoped that it can indirectly introduce regional culture to its target audience, namely youth people from the millennial generation. The methods Narrative Literature Review (NLR) that used are collecting data, analyzing data, determining assets, illustrating assets (sketching, coloring), assisting with asset illustrations, revising, and finalizing 2D asset designs. This design asset is succeeded creating 6 (six) game assets design in the form of 2D illustrations of the Batak Toba culture. That is, legendary figures, traditional clothing (men and women), traditional houses, traditional weapons, traditional food, and landscapes. In the future, this asset design will be made into a 3D model to be implemented into the game engine.
O informativnosti polaznih tekstova na primjeru tekstne vrste jelovnik
Authors: Begonja Helga
Published: December 2023

Jela sa sastavnicom jadranska riba ili jadranski školjkaš tipična su jela dalmatinske kuhinje i time se ubrajaju u skupinu hrvatskih gastronomskih kulturema, koje u tekstnoj vrsti jelovnik treba prevoditi s osobitom pozornošću s obzirom na značaj koji imaju u hrvatskoj gastroturističkoj ponudi. Analiza zadarskih hrvatsko-njemačkih jelovnika pokazuje da su polazni tekstovi upravo u ovoj skupini autohtonih jela vrlo manjkavi jer potencijalnom prevoditelju ne daju ni najmanju informaciju o tradicionalnom načinu pripreme. Sa stanovišta funkcionalističkih prijevodnih teorija ni njihovi prijevodi na njemački jezik nisu funkcionalni ni u skladu s očekivanjima primatelja u odnosu na tekstnu vrstu. Polazeći od spoznaja funkcionalističkih teorija, teorije skoposa Reiß i Vermeera (1984) i teorije prijevodnoga djelovanja Holz-Mänttäri (1984) te modela dizajniranja teksta Holz-Mänttäri (1993, 2009), u radu se rekonstruiraju nedostaci polaznih tekstova sa sastavnicom jadranska riba ili jadranski školjkaš u odnosu na funkcionalne i prikladno dizajnirane tekstove. Ciljni tekstovi na njemačkom jeziku u kojima se daju jasni nazivi hrvatskih autohtonih jela i način njihove pripreme time ispunjavaju svrhu i dobivaju zasluženi potencijal, koji im pripada u gastronomskoj promidžbi naše zemlje.
Kult archaniołów w późnej starożytności – wybrane zagadnienia
Authors: Adamiak Stanisław
Published: December 2023

Artykuł przedstawia wybrane świadectwa kultu archaniołów w późnej starożytności. Analiza dotyczy opisów męczeństwa oraz różnych inskrypcji, przede wszystkim z terenów Afryki Północnej, Azji Mniejszej, Egiptu i Nubii. Zostały zaczerpnięte przede wszystkim z bazy danych „Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity”. Pokazane zostały zarówno przykłady ortodoksyjnej, jak i synkretystycznej pobożności przyzywającej wstawiennictwa archaniołów. Podkreślone specjalną rolę Archanioła Michała. Przedstawiono też rozważania na temat dopuszczalności wyobrażeń aniołów w sztuce chrześcijańskiej późnej starożytności.
Aniołowie w pierwszym łacińskim komentarzu do Apokalipsy Wiktoryna z Petowium
Authors: Budzanowska-Weglenda Dominika Łucja
Published: December 2023

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zbadanie, jak Wiktoryn z Petowium w Commentarius in Apocalypsim komentuje fragmenty Apokalipsy św. Jana, w których występuje termin ‘anioł’ – angelus, i jak interpretuje to pojęcie. Najpierw wspomniano częste występowanie aniołów w Piśmie Świętym, zwłaszcza w ostatniej księdze Biblii. Przypomniano za Augustynem z Hippony, że określenie angelus oznacza misję, a nie naturę istot tak określanych. Podkreślono również, że dla Ojców Kościoła angelologia nie była najistotniejszym zagadnieniem poruszanym przez nich w pismach, podobnie dość rzadko naukowcy zajmują się patrystyczną nauką o aniołach. Przedstawiono krótko biskupa Wiktoryna jako pierwszego egzegetę łacińskiego i styl jego interpretacji, szczególnie znaczenie alegorezy i typologii. Omówiono wszystkie objaśnienia dotyczące terminu angelus w zachowanych fragmentach komentarza Wiktoryna do Apokalipsy: najpierw przeanalizowane zostały te, w których anioł oznaczać ma Eliasza czy samego Chrystusa, następnie dobre anioły niebiańskie, a wreszcie złe anioły – diabła, Antychrysta. Przytoczono krótko też wyniki badań innego tekstu biskupa Petawium – De fabrica mundi, w którym to traktacie o stworzeniu świata pojawiają się ciekawe koncepcje autora o aniołach, dotyczące np. dwudziestu czterech aniołów pierwotnych stworzonych pierwszego dnia.
Angelologia w "Listach" św. Ambrożego z Mediolanu
Authors: Czyżewski Bogdan Stanisław
Published: December 2023

W listach św. Ambrożego z Mediolanu odnaleźć można wiele ciekawych tematów teologicznych, między innymi wątki związane z angelologią. Biskup wierzy, że aniołowie zostali posłani przez Boga, służą Jemu ale też i ludziom, chociażby z tego powodu, że człowiek jest najważniejszym dziełem Stwórcy. Aniołowie, zdaniem Ambrożego, pełnią ważną rolę stróżów i opiekunów względem ludzi. Chociaż zawarta w listach biskupa Mediolanu angelologia nie należy do tematów wiodących, to jednak w oparciu o zawarte w nich wypowiedzi można odczytać, w jaki sposób postrzegał on świat aniołów.
Hormone secretion in serum of bactrian camels during breeding and nonbreeding seasons: Insights into reproductive physiology
Authors: Sodnompil Tserennadmid , Ji Musi , Zhang Xinna , Fu Lin , Zhang Rui , Hasi Gaowa , Dagiimaa Jambatsadimad , Liu Hejie , Na Haya , Xie Wangwei , Shi Huijie , Nasenochir Narenhua , Zhang Yongchang
Published: December 2023

To enhance Bactrian camel population through reproductive technologies, 12 female camels (FC) aged 8-12 years underwent reproductive experiments involving synchronized estrus, superovulation, and artificial insemination. Using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), we examined the secretion patterns of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen (E2), and progesterone (PROG) in reproductive and non-reproductive seasons of FC. Exogenous hormones GnRH+GnRH, GnRH+PGF2α, and PMSG were given to synchronize estrus in FC. Comparing peak times and secretion levels of reproductive hormones determined the optimal protocol for synchronized estrus. The study found a positive correlation between FSH and LH secretion in FC, with LH higher. Female camels exhibited an increase in E2 secretion during the transition from non-reproductive to reproductive seasons. Conversely, the concentration of PROG in plasma was higher during the Non-reproductive season compared to the reproductive season. A positive correlation was observed between E2 and PROG levels in FC during reproductive and non-reproductive seasons. Exogenous hormones induce LH and E2 peaks in 2-4 hours and 2-8 hours, respectively, for synchronized estrus. The GnRH+PGF2α hormone superior for estrus synchronization. Our study reveals distinct hormone secretion patterns in female camels during reproductive and non-reproductive seasons. Our findings have significant implications for novel breeding technologies.
Reactive oxygen species and its effect on germination of seeds
Authors: Sarangi Ansul , Samal Nibedita , Das Manoja , Nayak Guru Charan
Published: December 2023

Within the realm of plant biology, a sophisticated and intricate antioxidative system (AOS) exists to combat detrimental reactive species (RS), with a primary focus on reactive oxygen species (ROS). This intricate network functions to preserve cellular homeostasis. Originally, reactive oxygen species (ROS) were identified as harmful byproducts of aerobic metabolic processes. It is a review paper that descries ROS in brief along with its production, source, reactivity, functions and many more. At first it describes about peroxisomes that helps in production of H2O2 & O2- & Production of ROS in vivo & in vitro. Secondly it describes about its Source or origin i.e. from Mitochondria, Transition Metal Ions, ER etc and it also describes about its chemical properties & reactivity of different ROS i.e. H2O2, HO , O2- & HO2 in different ways including Haber- Weiss Reaction which are mentioned in details . We also report about the role of ROS in germination process and its functions. To conclude we have reviewed ROS and compiled in a manner which will altogether shed a new light on the roles of ROS in a plant species.
Bibliometric analysis of organizational commitment on intention to leave in the banking sector
Authors: Dewi Purnamaningtyas Kusuma , Tjahjono Heru Kurnianto , Nuryakin
Published: December 2023

The author conducted this research to know trend analysis of organizational commitment" on intention to leave in the banking sector. This research was conducted by searching the Scopus database, using the keyword "Organizational Commitment", “Intention to Leave” and “Bank”. From the search results, a descriptive analysis was carried out based on the year of publication, number of publications, document sources, country of publication, type of document, and field of research. In the next step, the data that has been obtained is exported in RIS format. The exported data was then processed and analyzed using VOSviewer software to determine the bibliometric map "Organizational Commitment" on “Intention to Leave” in “Bank”. The development of the "Organizational Commitment" on “Intention to Leave” in “Bank” research in 1999-2020 shows that the trend of research results tends to fluctuate. The country that publishes the most oganizational commitment, intention to leave, and bank is the Indonesia. Judging from the subject area, dominated by Business, Management and Accounting with 6 articels. Through network visualization, it is shown that the relationship between nodes (edges) is shown by lines between nodes. The more relationship lines between nodes, the closer the relationship between documents. Meanwhile, with density visualization, it is shown that, if the visualized color is getting yellower then the topic has been studied a lot, and if it is greener then the topic is rarely researched.
10 effective steps to write good literature review for an academic dissertation
Authors: Ibrahim Mohd Yusri , Jusoh Mohd Hazlami
Published: December 2023

Comprehensive, critical and constructive literature review are very important to produce a good academic dissertation. This article suggests 10 effective steps to write a high-quality literature review for an academic dissertation. The suggested steps are (i) define scope, (ii) conduct comprehensive search, (iii) organize sources, (iv) read and analyze, (v) identify key themes and arguments, (vi) develop logical structure, (vii) write clearly and critically, (viii) provide coherence and synthesis, (ix) revise and refine, and (x) seek feedback. It is recommended for researchers who are working on an academic dissertation to take advantage of this strategy in their writing, in order to produce a high-quality literature review presentation.
Future research directions of mergers and acquisitions in the banking sector: A review based on bibliometric analysis
Authors: Maani Jasmine , Rajkumar A. Dunstan
Published: December 2023

The banking sector plays an indispensable role in the global economy by facilitating economic growth, providing financial services, and ensuring the stability of the financial system. The banking industry is one of the most dynamic sectors, where financial institutions are constantly striving to achieve a strategic advantage over their peers. One such effective strategy is mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where banks consolidate their operations through either a merger or an acquisition to achieve strategic objectives. The purpose of this paper is to undertake a review of mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry using bibliometric analysis to identify their technical reasons, significance, and effects and to offer thematic and methodological directions for further studies to move forward on the topic. Bibliometric analysis, including citation, bibliographic coupling, coauthorship, and co-occurrence analysis, was utilized to discover trends in and conduct descriptive analysis of articles. The study used keyword and reference search methods to discover 616 research articles from the Scopus database between 1994 and 2022. Publication trends, highly influential authors, leading nations, and top journals are addressed. Hence, the systematic review of the most cited articles has been performed significantly. The study summarizes the significance, effects, and performance evaluation of mergers and acquisitions in the banking sector using both bibliometric and systematic analysis, which will enable academicians and researchers to make significant contributions to future research directions on mergers and acquisitions in the banking sector.
Bibliometric analysis of groupthink in organization: Cases study in the world
Authors: Rhayu Syopyani , Nuryakin  , Udin
Published: December 2023

A phenomenon that often occurs in an organization is groupthink. Groupthink is a concept that describes the habit of seeking consensus in organizations or groups; most of the results of this process are a terrible final decision and fatal to the organization. Research Objective To analyze groupthink in the organization. The method used in this study is qualitative research with a literature study approach. The data source in this study was taken from the Scopus database by entering the keyword "Groupthink AND organization" with the number of articles, namely, 63 documents. This study found that the global groupthink study from 1982 to 2022 was only 63 articles; this shows that groupthink studies within the organization have not been studied much. At the same time, groupthink is often found in an organization. The group think tank began to be widely studied from 2005 to 2022, although it is understood that it is not significantly experiencing a development trend. Next, during the time bracket from 1982 to 2022, groupthink was studied in terms of behavior, political group dynamics in organizations, decision-making, communication and legal cases in an organization and was widely encountered in the United States of America.
A historical review on Halal industry in the world: Challenge and improvement opportunities
Authors: Aulia Vira , Azizah Nur
Published: December 2023

The expanding growth rate of the global Muslim population indicates a rise in halal product consumption. Numerous stakeholders, including academics and researchers, accord the halal market with a great deal of importance. Several scholars have conducted research on halal-related topics. However, these studies encompass a wide range of topics, including ICT potential in the halal sector, the halal supply chain, Islamic law, and other natural science-related halal studies. This article aims to determine and map research related to the development of halal industry research trends published by leading journals worldwide. A qualitative method approach was used with descriptive statistics literature study from 214 publications on the topic of Halal Industry and VOS viewer software to study information about journals, articles, authors, citations, keywords, and countries. According to the findings, the number of publications on the development of halal industry research increased dramatically. The greatest number of document types are journal articles, in accordance with the results. Malaysia participated the most in halal industry research, while several non-Muslim countries were also represented. The most prominent keyword topics were halal industry, halal, halal logistics, and halal food. This study also exposes gaps in halal research and provides suggestions for future studies.
Simulation study of mobile phone radiation thermal effect in human heart tissue
Authors: Elwasife Khitam , Radwan Eqbal , Yasin Ghadir
Published: December 2023

The public's concern over potential health risks related to the absorption of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) has been developing due to the prolonged use of cell phones close to the human body, particularly the human heart. To address these issues, this study aims to present a numerical simulation of EMR in the spectral range (900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2400 MHz) on human heart tissue using a Matlab program and the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method in One Dimension (1D). A mathematical analysis of electromagnetic radiation heating equations in a one-dimensional, one-layer model has also been discussed by numerically calculating the transient bioheat transfer equation and Maxwell's equations by using the FDTD to predict the effects of thermal physics properties on the transient temperature of human heart tissue. The results revealed that FDTD is an efficient method to evaluate the thermal effect of EMR due to its perfect boundary condition. It was found that the heart tissue reacts more at 900 MHz compared to 1800 MHz and 2400 MHz, and the tissue absorption is higher at the lower frequency. The effects of various parameters on the temperature increase in the human heart tissue were considered, such as the electric field, magnetic field, thicknesses, and thermal conductivity of the heart tissue. It was found that the frequency most affecting the tissue was 900 MHz. Our study found that the temperature distribution decreases with an increase in tissue thickness. We note that the results are similar for the different frequencies. It turns out that as the thermal conductivity of the heart tissue increases, the temperature distribution decreases slightly, while no change occurs here in the relationship between thermal conductivity and the temperature distribution of tissue with the change in the frequency of a wave.
The role of university social responsibility during Covid-19 outbreaks: Analysis of Indonesia and Malaysia
Authors: Rosilawati Yeni , Bustami Reevany , Fajar Mukti , Khatami Muhammad Iqbal
Published: December 2023

Discussions related to social responsibility became one of the important topics during the pandemic because many people were affected from economic to social aspects. Therefore, the university's contribution to society through the University Social Responsibility program is considered important and significant to reduce the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the USR program's form and benefits for COVID-19-affected communities, examining actions of Indonesian and Malaysian universities. Addressing research gaps, it offers valuable insights, comparative analysis, and practical recommendations for Southeast Asian universities and policymakers, enriching the discourse on University Social Responsibility.This study selected two universities as case studies, namely Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) and Universiti Sains of Malaysia (USM).  During the Covid-19 pandemic, these two universities implemented USR according to the triple bottom line, especially in the social field. The research methodology employed for this article encompasses qualitative techniques, primarily through in-depth interviews and the collection of secondary data, which also encompasses website evaluations and media clippings. The results showed that UMY and USM implemented USR in the form of community empowerment in the fields of education, health, and technological innovation. Both universities created a community empowerment scheme by involving students, lecturers and other stakeholders to show their contribution in dealing with and solving community problems affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. These universities have always been oriented towards innovation, especially in the fields of education, research and community service. Innovation is significant because it can help increase skills and add value to the wider community and have an impact on sustainable development.
The impact of emotional intelligence on the psycholinguistic peculiarities of speech
Authors: Zhylin Mykhailo , Smokovab Liudmyla , Mendelo Viktoriia , Koval Hanna , Zelenko Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

Emotional intelligence is an indicator of students’ development, which affects their psycholinguistic peculiarities and ensures effective professional training. The aim of the research is to identify the impact of the level of emotional intelligence on the psycholinguistic peculiarities of students. The survey and testing method was used, diagnostic techniques: S. L. Bratchenko’s Orientation of the Individual in Communication, V. M. Rusalov’s QFDPI, EQ-test. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were used to analyse the obtained results. It was established that high emotional intelligence has a positive effect on dialogic speech (r=0.832, p≤0.01) and focus on the interlocutor (r=0.835, p≤0.01). Students with developed emotional intelligence have ease in establishing communicative relationships (r=0.867, р≤0.01), a wide range of communicative programmes (r=0.745, р≤0.01), high speech activity (r=0.640, р ≤0.01), emotional stability and confidence in communication (r=0.856, p≤0.01). It was established that emotional intelligence affects the psycholinguistic features of speech. In the process of professional training, developed emotional intelligence ensures the preparation of highly qualified specialists capable of active communicative interaction. The obtained results, which reflect the regularities of the development of emotional intelligence and its influence on the psycholinguistic features of students, provide an opportunity to build professional training programmes, to develop correctional classes for the complex speech development of students by means of emotional intelligence.
Local attitudes toward conservation and tourism around Xuan Son national park
Authors: Khoat Vu Van , Pham Ha Thi Thu , Du Ngo Quang , Thinh Nguyen An
Published: December 2023

It is increasingly viewed that the support of local communities is an essential element of biodiversity conservation, and benefits from protected areas are one of the reasons for their support. It is common to make a prediction that protected areas provide benefits, and the development of tourism is a common means that supplies such benefits.  Although some studies exploring the link between the benefits of tourism and support for conservation have been done recently, their results still need to be argued more. This study, therefore, aimed to examine the ecotourism perception of local communities and the influence of ecotourism benefits on local people’s support for the conservation of Xuan Son National Park, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam. Xuan Son National Park is also a tourism destination, that is not far from Hanoi capital, where eco-tourism is increasingly popular and local attitudes toward conservation and protected area tourism have not been researched. This research was based on a primary survey and secondary data collection. There were two methods that were applied for primary-data collection, and they were household surveys and observations. The results revealed positive attitudes toward tourism and conservation (67.8%), and it is also recognized that the park is essential for local tourism (91%). There was a significant difference between those dependent upon tourism and those not, and those dependent upon tourism were likely to have positive attitudes (t19.348 = -2.425, p<0.05). Overall, this study revealed that benefits from eco-tourism have positive impacts on conservation attitudes.
Summer Pollen Sources to Apis dorsata honeybees collected from Chimur tahsil forest area of Chandrapur District of Maharashtra State (India)
Authors: Borkar Laxmikant , Nakade Ankit , Mate Devendra , Deshmukh Nitin , Meher Abhishek , Dama Ganesh , Tare Harshal
Published: December 2023

TThe pollen loads from 137 honeycombs of Apis dorsata (Rock Bee) were examined. These honeycombs were collected from the Chimur forest area (Allizanza, Jamni Borgaon of Chandrapur District of Maharashtra State) during the period between May 13 and May 23, 2013. It was determined that 25 loads (18.24%) were unifloral, 23 loads (16.78%) were biforal, and 89 loads (64.96%) were multifloral. Unifloral pollen loads contained pollen from Terminalia sp. In fact, Terminalia sp. pollen was present in 111 loads (81.02%) of the total pollen samples examined. This study establishes that Terminalia sp. (Combretaceae) constitutes the primary source of pollen for honey bees during the summer, with Mangifera indica (Anacardeaceae), Citrus sp. (Rutaceae), Blumea sp. (Asteraceae), and Delonix regia (Caesalpineaceae) following as significant sources.
A call to action: Addressing the mental health disparities of LGBTQIA+ Indians
Authors: Dhankar Charu , Vashishtha Kriti , Tripathi Shraddha , Joshi Ruchi , Tyagi Ayushi , Joshi Meenakshi , Shekhawat Kirti
Published: December 2023

This article reports the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in India and how it affects their mental health. This is of significance as after the commencement of Section 377 people are starting to become more open about their sexual orientation. Every developing nation should make efforts towards augmenting the mental health of its citizens. LGBTQIA+ individuals in India often face discrimination, harassment, and violence due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. They are subjected to prejudice and are often denied equal opportunities in society, including access to mental health services. Discrimination can lead to higher rates of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. Moreover, there is a lack of research and data on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals in India, which makes it challenging to develop effective interventions and policies. This article can contribute towards bridging this gap by shedding light on the unique mental health needs and challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in India. Our report can also promote awareness about LGBTQIA+ issues and help reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems. Increased discourse about mental health among LGBTQIA+ individuals, will lead to more clarity and help identify ways to address the issues and protect the rights of this vulnerable community.
Alpha-lipoic acid protects against hyperlipidemia-induced testicular damage in premature rats
Authors: Alsaad Reem Abdul Raheem , Al-Kufaishi Zainab Hayder Jaber , Karam Khalid Mohammed
Published: December 2023

This study was designed to investigate the effect of hypercholesterolemia on the reproductive performance of premature male rats and to evaluate the influence of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) in conserving their fecundity. Sixty rats were randomly assigned to one of three groups. The control group (CG n=20 rats), cholesterol feeding group 1 (CFG1 n=20 rats) were fed 1.5% cholesterol with diet for one month, and cholesterol feeding group 2 (CFG2 n= 20 rats) were fed 1.5% cholesterol with diet + ALA 100 mg/kg body weight supplied by water for one month. The results revealed that compared to CG and CFG2, CFG1's body weight increased significantly. After consuming cholesterol for one month, CFG1's lipid profile revealed a substantial rise in blood cholesterol and triglycerides when compared to CG and the group that consumed ALA CFG2. In comparison to CGF1 and CG, the results of the sperm parameters in CGF2 demonstrated a large rise in sperm count with sperm live percentage and a considerable decrease in sperm abnormality %. Rats from CFG1 had significantly lower serum testosterone levels than rats from CFG2 and CG, according to the hormonal profile. We conclude that the significance of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) in preserving fertility ALA is a strong antioxidant that may preserve the parameters of the sperm of hyperlipidemic preterm rats, which may improve the capacity of hyperlipidemic rats to conceive.
The evolving financial landscape: analyzing uncertainty, risks, and growth in G7 economies of the 21st century
Authors: Gara Atdhetar , Qehaja-Keka Vesa , Hoti Arber , Qehaja Driton
Published: December 2023

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial markets in the 21'st century; focusing on the G7 countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The justification for this research originates from the significant role these markets plays in the global economy and the need to understand their complexities in relation to risk, uncertainty, and economic growth. The primary objective is to empiricaly investigate the dynamics and correlations of these aspects within the financial markets of the countries selected in this study. The study is based on secondary data spanning 12 years, from 2010 to 2021, covering all 7 countries, and making it a panel data analysis. Methodologically, the research employs various econometric models and techniques, including Ordinary Least Squares, OLS Robust, and fixed and random effects models. The empirical results suggest that the fixed effects model is the most suitable for this study, as confirmed by the Hausman test. According to this model, a 1% increase in stock market capitalization relative to GDP positively impacts GDP growth by 0.06. Furthermore, stock market value trades were found to have a positive correlation with economic growth. In contrast, stock price volatility and pension fund assets negatively impact economic growth. Notably, these findings diverge from some previous studies in the field. In conclusion, the research provides valuable insights into the relationship between financial markets and economic indicators in the G7 countries, thereby offering policy-makers a more nuanced understanding of how to foster economic growth while mitigating risks.