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Effects of the eradication of the rule of male primogeniture on the customary law of succession
Authors: Maunatlala Kgopotso
Published: November 2023

This article discusses the consequences of the abolition of the rule of male primogeniture by closely and critically discussing the outcome of the Bhe v Magistrate Khayelitsha case. Therefore, exposing the effect of implementing and extending common law solutions as a means of bringing customary law in line with the Constitution to achieve the right of equality. Thus, the author advises that courts and the legislature should have employed a different method rather than one of extending the application of the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987, which subsequently led to the promulgation of the Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act11 of 2009, to customary law of succession. Summarily, this article cautions against imposing common law solutions, directly or indirectly, on customary law challenges and advises on utilising customary law institutions, mechanisms and/or remedies to bring customary law in line with the Constitution.
"Before Him Went Pestilence" (Hab 3:5): Biblical Lexis and Semantic Field of Epidemics
Authors: Jancovic Jozef
Published: November 2023

This article examines the various biblical terms for epidemics and their etymologies in order to define their meanings in their literary and theological contexts. It considers the possible divine or demonic background of the lexemes for epidemics, from the triad of Hebrew terms deber, qeteb and resep, which are used in some of the mythological passages of Bible. Major works on the subject proceed from the assumption that these terms were demons in the ancient Near East or that they were deities who became demonised by the authors of the Hebrew Bible. Close attention is paid to the linguistic and semantic aspects of the texts in their immediate contexts in order to determine the function of each term. The study shows a clear difference in meaning between the terms, although in some cases their semantic contents overlap. However, their function as God's negative agents prevail regardless of their original meaning and this is a consistent phenomenon with other Hebrew concepts of mythological origins in the Bible.
The Wisdom Shaping of the Psalter: From Wisdom Psalms to a Wisdom Framework
Authors: Dunham Kyle C.
Published: November 2023

Much debate surrounds the alleged presence of wisdom in the Psalter. Many studies focus on the identity and nature of wisdom psalms. This approach remains controversial in that few interpreters agree on which psalms constitute wisdom psalms. This article argues that a preferable approach concentrates on the function of wisdom persons, terms and themes in shaping the Psalter. Key markers suggest that the final editors of the Psalter intended the book to be read and mastered as a wisdom writing by their placement of wisdom vocabulary, paragons and motifs as mnemonic benchmarks. These features include the governing position of Pss 1-2 as the twin introduction to the Psalter, the distribution of the 'ashre' formula, lexical and thematic ties to Proverbs, the use of the term 'maskil ' in connection to David's wisdom, the recurring presence of sages and the wisdom framing of Book V. These factors hint that wisdom carried a decisive, functional influence in shaping the Psalter.
Data of bioaccumulation and biomagnification from soil in biota nettle-snail (Urtica dioica, L and Helix pomatia,L) of heavy metal (Pb, Zn, Ni) pollution of mining activity in Mitrovica.
Authors: Bici Mentor , Bislimi Kemajl
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

In this research project, we measured the impact and distribution of the activity of minning Trepça Complex in Mitrovica on the concentrations of heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Ni)  in soil, plant (Urtica dioica,L) and shell of snail (Helix pomatia).

Introdiction: Large quantities of these metals come from natural and anthropogenic sources including mining activity, agriculture, pesticide use, industrialization, and inadequate disposal of mineral waste and artificial fertilizers. These inorganic pollutants are deposited in the soil, water, and atmosphere in various forms of complexes and are thus transmitted from plants, animals to humans. Climatic factors such as winds, rains, and temperatures are believed to be major contributors to the spread over time and space of heavy metals in the environment.

Materials and methods: Soil samples, nettle plant (Urtica dioica, L), and snail (Helix pomatia, L), were collected from the selected pollution source of mine Trepça complex at distances of 1km, 2km, and 5km in the radius circles divided into four geographical areas. Also the control samples are collected in unpolluted site Opoja-Dragash municipalty. The samples were digested in microwave at 2000C for 45 min and have been read in flame absorber Analyticjena Contra AAA.

Results: Higher concentrations of Pb, Zn, and Ni were recorded in the southern parts of the country compared to that control with significant differences (p<0.01). Bioaccumulation and biomagnification levels of these heavy metals have also been recorded in the roots, stalks, and leaves of the stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica, L) as well as in snail shells (Helix pomatia, L.).

Conclusions: The results show that the stinging nettle plant has translocated larger amounts of these heavy metals especially Pb along with the vegetative organs wherefrom these they are carried in the snail shell, which is fed on the stinging nettle plant.

Also, results shown that the nettle plant Urtica dioica can be used in phytoremediation process whereas snail Helix pomatia can be used like bioindicator of heavy metal pollution.
Halquinol and nanoencapsulated essential oils: A comparative study on growth performance, intestinal morphology and meat quality in broiler chickens
Authors: Mendoza-Ordoñez Gilmar , Loyaga-Cortéz Bruno , Asunción-Alvarez Daniel , Paucar-Chanca Rufino , Ybañez-Julca Roberto O. , Valverde-Tamariz Joel , Lozano-Sullon Paolo , Figueroa-Avalos Haley , Olusegun Debola Oshibanjo
Published: November 2023

Diets supplemented with halquinol and/or nanoencapsulated essential oils (N-EOs) have shown positive effects on the productive parameters of broiler chickens. However, there is limited comparative evidence between these two products. This study aimed to investigate and compare the efficacy of N-EOs blends with halquinol as dietary supplements for broiler chickens. A total of 500 male Cobb 500 broiler chickens were randomly assigned to five dietary groups. The control group received a conventional diet supplemented with halquinol (60%), while the experimental groups received supplementation with N-EOs blends derived from soursop (S), lemon (L), and eucalyptus (E) in different proportions: T1 (S:33.33%, L:33.33%, E:33.33%), T2 (S:50%, L:25%, E:25%), T3 (S:25%, L:50%, E:25%), and T4 (S:25%, L:25%, E:50%). The trial lasted for 42 days. The results showed that the T1 and T4 groups obtained the highest values (p < 0.05) for average daily growth rate and breast yield. The feed conversion ratio was significantly lower in groups T1 and T4 (p < 0.05). All N-EOs supplemented groups exhibited higher carcass yield (p < 0.05). At day 42, the T1 group displayed increased villus height and villus height/crypt depth ratio in the duodenum (p < 0.01), while all experimental groups showed increased villus width in the jejunum and ileum (p < 0.05). Texture analysis revealed that N-EOs-treated groups had texture values similar to halquinol, except for the T1 group, which significantly increased hardness (p < 0.05). Bromatological analysis showed that the T4 group significantly improved the percentage of crude protein, fat, and ash compared to the halquinol-supplemented group (p < 0.05). Additionally, the T1 and T4 groups exhibited lower levels of lipid peroxidation (p < 0.05). In conclusion, dietary supplementation with N-EOs holds promise as a potential alternative to halquinol, with the added advantage of improved oxidative stability.
Nuclei extraction for 10x Genomics Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression from frozen tissue using Singulator™ 100 or 200 (S2 Genomics) V2.0 v1
Authors: Masilionis Ignas , Chaudhary Ojasvi , Meskauskaite Urben Brigita , Chaligne Ronan
Published: November 2023

This protocol describes nuclei extraction from snap frozen tissue using Singulator, including washing nuclei suspension in buffer supplemented with sucrose, and nuclei FACS sorting. The resulting nuclei suspension is suitable for Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression using 10x Chromium platform. The protocol has been validated on various healthy and cancer snap frozen human and mouse tissues (lung, brain, prostate, core needle biopsies etc) .
Corrosion behavior of fiber laser welded Ti-6Al-4V alloy rods with different pH and temperature in 0.9 wt% NaCl medium
Authors:   Department Mechanical and Metal Technologies, Ondokuz Mayis University, Yontar Arife Kübra , Çevik Sinem ,   Department Mechanical and Metal Technologies, Ondokuz Mayis University
Published: November 2023

The corrosion resistance of laser welded samples was carried out in a shaken incubator in body-simulated liquid environments and kept at pH3-5 and 25-50˚C conditions for 24 hours. It was determined that acicular α' martensite structures were formed in the fusion regions and these structures increased the hardness of the alloy by 20% compared to the base metal. The welded samples had the highest tensile strength of 144 MPa. Weight changes after the corrosion test were calculated and the highest weight loss was found to be 0.0025 g for the sample with an initial weight of 4.1394 g. TiO2 oxides and {1 0 0} and {1 1 1} chamber-shaped salt crystals were formed larger and more intensely in the fusion zones than the base metal. Dental metallic implant welding with fiber laser will have higher corrosion resistance in oral use with different temperature and pH environments compared to screw joints.
Zeitenwende: German Foreign Policy Change in the Wake of Russia's War Against Ukraine
Authors: Mello Patrick A.
Published: November 2023

Russia’s war against Ukraine has severely damaged the European security architecture. This article examines the consequences of this rupture for German foreign and security policy. Just a few months before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany saw the transition to an unprecedented three-party coalition government of Social Democrats, Greens, and Liberals. In a special address to the Bundestag three days after the invasion, Chancellor Olaf Scholz described Russia’s war initiation as a historical Zeitenwende (“watershed”) that called into question long-held beliefs about European security. In the wake of this, Scholz proclaimed far-reaching changes, including the announcement that military expenditure would be drastically increased, additional military capabilities would be procured, and new deployments would be committed to NATO’s eastern flank. This article argues that the Zeitenwende amounts to an international orientation change in German foreign and security policy. Apart from identifying areas of significant change, the article also documents political contestation over the Zeitenwende’s nature and extent as well as gaps between proclaimed changes and actual implementation.
Europe’s Global Gateway: A New Instrument of Geopolitics
Authors: Heldt Eugénia C.
Published: November 2023

In December 2021, the EU member states agreed on the Global Gateway strategy to mobilize public and private funds of up to €300 billion between 2021 and 2027, to invest in digital, climate and energy, transport, health, education, and research fields. With a geographical focus on Africa, Global Gateway links infrastructure investment projects with condition principles—including democratic values, good governance, and transparency—and catalyzes private investment into EU development financing. Against this backdrop, this study explores why EU member states agreed on this new geopolitical instrument. This piece posits that the confluence of three factors enabled the creation of Global Gateway. First, the EU established this new instrument to counter China’s role as a global infrastructure lender in Africa. Second, Global Gateway was possible through the shift to private investment in multilateral development financing. Equally important for the establishment of Global Gateway was the European Commission’s transformational leadership as an entrepreneurial agent in designing this geopolitical strategy of the EU’s power projection. The conclusion outlines future research avenues and enables readers to consider the wider prospects and caveats of the Global Gateway strategy.
ESTOPPEL PRINCIPLE OR VENIRE CONTRA FACTUM PROPRIUM: THEIR CO-EXISTENCE AND PRIORITY
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Rabovska Svitlana
Published: November 2023

This scholarly piece aims to analyze the cases of procedure and material estoppel doctrine application in Ukrainian legal practice, as well as to theoretically overthink the grounds (including legal) of this English common law of equity institute reception into Ukrainian law without proper statutory provisions. Methods. Theoretical provisions and conclusions made as the result of this research, as well as the validity of its results are based on the following methods. Dialectical method, being of the universal nature and covering the highest abstraction levels in methodology, provides possibility to achieve the main goal – creation of major streams and the relevant software (regulations) in creating the research algorithm. This research has applied the following principles: objectivity, generality, systemic character, unity, deduction and induction, as well as historism. Comparative and formal juridical methods provided possibility to analyze estoppel doctrine in English law, as well as its analogue in civil law states. General scientific methods of abstraction and modelling were also applied. Considering the object of the research, historic and legal, as well as systemic and structural and formal juridical methods were applied. Results. The paper covers the history of estoppel rule as the product of English law of equity, its characteristics, types and grounds for application. The cases of Ukrainian courts directly applying this doctrine, led to the conclusion on the absence of statutory regulation of this norm application, as well as incorrect approach to directly apply its English analogue. In order to counter the abuse of rights, the paper recommends to return to historically adopted doctrine venire contra factum proprium, considering the Western civil law tradition to view interaction as an agreement, and applying estoppel for cases which may not be viewed as an agreement. The paper stipulates that estoppel doctrine application requires its inclusion in relevant legislation. Conclusions. The implementation of English law institutes is an important step in enriching the instrument set of Ukrainian practice regarding the abuse of law. However, the implementation should be legislatively normed, be doctrinally grounded and should not evade historically set constructions capable to perform similar functions.
Toxicity Profile Study of Antihypertensive Drug Prazosin in Pregnant Wistar Rats
Authors: Kumar Yamjala Ganesh , Dharmamoorthy G. , Devhare Lalchand D , Gunjal Sachinkumar D , Deshpande Mangirish , Ritika Ritika
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to investigate and assess the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of Prazosin HCL in pregnant rats. Prazosin (PZ) was administered to the animals intraperitoneally (IP) at dosages of 5, 15, and 25 mg/kg/body weight for single dose (14-day) toxicity tests. The following parameters have been examined for evaluating genotoxicity: bone marrow micronucleus assay, peripheral blood micronucleus assay, DNA damage is measured using the metaphase chromosomal analysis, DNA damage is measured using the DNA fragmentation test, and cytotoxicity is measured using a histological analysis. The results obtained clearly demonstrate that PZ induced hazardous responses at the higher dose in the hepatocytes, as evidenced by DNA damage, and increased DNA fragmentation in pregnant rats. Observing that PZ significantly increased DNA strand breakage and structural chromosomal aberrations in bone marrow cell lines is also fascinating. As a result, it is thought to be genotoxic to bone marrow and mouse hepatocyte cells. The current study showed that Prazosin had significant genotoxic effects in pregnant rats at the matching hepatotoxic dose level.
Actual problems of legal regulation of the development of the aviation industry in the context of the transformation of global markets
Authors: Frolova E. K.
Published: November 2023

The article highlights the problems of legal regulation of the aviation industry in Russia, caused by both external (critical dependence on imported technologies and components, damage from sanctions imposed by unfriendly foreign states and their unions) and internal factors (long time for aircraft production, outdated production infrastructure, lack of an aftersales service system). The author comes to the conclusion that the further development of the Russian aircraft industry depends on a balanced state policy, the effectiveness of the state support measures aimed at import substitution and localization of production, as well as on the use of legal instruments that meet the goals of state regulation to attract private investment, including foreign ones.
Entrepreneurial activity in the form of rendering services
Authors: Otnykova G. D.
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the main types of services as a subject of entrepreneurial activity. The literature discusses the ratio of works and services. The article gives the author’s definition of services. The features of the provision of services, a non-exhaustive list of which is listed in Article 779 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, are noted. The differences between consulting and information services are noted. The subjects of the provision of services and the requirements imposed on them (license, membership in a self-regulating organization) are indicated. Professional training is required for the provision of services, where appropriate. Examples of documentary confirmation of the qualifications of a person providing services are considered. Services are provided on the basis of contracts. The characteristic of contracts is given, as well as such conditions as confidentiality, quality of services, quantitative characteristics of services, ways of fixing the identified shortcomings of the quality of services are considered.
Legal forms of state assistance to the conscientious behavior of business entities
Authors: Andreeva L. V.
Published: November 2023

The article considers a new form of state influence on entrepreneurial activity, stimulating the conscientious behavior of entrepreneurs in various areas of the commodity and financial markets. The state policy aimed at promoting the implementation of the principle of good faith in contractual relations is due both to the emergence and development of new social relations and the introduction of digital technologies, and to sanctions pressure on Russia from unfriendly countries, which led to difficulties in fulfilling contractual obligations. The state supports the development of the institution of self-regulation, capable of ensuring the mutual interest of suppliers and buyers, customers and performers by developing advisory acts that explain the content of unfair and fair business practices. It is concluded that such documents are acts of unofficial explanation of the civil law principle of good faith behavior enshrined in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
Why the real sector of the economy needs digital financial assets: risks and prospects
Authors: Lubyagina D. V.
Published: November 2023

The fourth industrial revolution predetermined the digitalization of all spheres of life from the emergence of the Internet of things and 3-D printing to the creation of a single digital economic space. It is no coincidence that one of the priority areas of the Strategy for the Development of the National Payment System for 2021—2023 is the active introduction of innovative payment technologies and the expansion of the scope of electronic means of payment. Another confirmation of the dynamic development in this direction is the introduction of an additional digital ruble into the Russian economy, along with cash and non-cash forms of the national currency, legalized from August 1, 2023. Pilot projects on the use in the real sector of the economy of a qualitatively new financial instrument — a digital financial asset-turned out to be quite effective. The use of new digital financial instruments inevitably entails the need to form a new vector for the development of law, new legal relations formed under the influence of digital technologies. However, the legal nature of a digital financial asset is still not fully defined, the legal regulation is very contradictory, which significantly slows down the practice of its use and creates additional risks. This article discusses aspects of the positive impact of the use of digital financial assets in the real sector of the economy, prospects, as well as the risks of large-scale use of this financial instrument.
Information support of state control entrepreneurial in the conditions digitalization
Authors: Kuznetsova N. V.
Published: November 2023

The article examines the legal basis for implementation of state control of entrepreneurial activity in the context of the digital transformation of public administration in the Russian Federation, reveals the main elements of information support for the control activities of state bodies provided for by legislation, as well as the features of the infrastructure of information interaction in the field of state control of entrepreneurial activity. The article deals with the formation of the digital ecosystem of state control and its legal regulation.
Taxation of family business: trends in legal regulation
Authors: Apresova N. G.
Published: November 2023

The article considers the legal aspect of the family business, as well as the prospects for its development. The concept of family business taxation is characterized and possible novelties of legislation that will regulate it are highlighted. Attention is drawn to the transformation of the approach to legislation on the tax regime for family businesses. The expediency of applying a special tax regime, as well as the problems of applying the general regime by business entities that carry it out in such a form as a family business, are analyzed.
The origins of the concept of corporate control in foreign and Russian science
Authors: Oborov A. S.
Published: November 2023

The concept of corporate control depends on the scope of application. For instance, an economist may reveal corporate control through the economic power over the corporation, and a lawyer through corporate rights. At the same time, the legal doctrine has not developed a dominant approach to the definition of corporate control. Therefore, it is necessary to establish the origins of the doctrine of corporate control in foreign and Russian science. The author in the article summarizes the key positions of scientists on the issue under discussion and identifies the difference between the domestic approach and Western legal systems
Problematyka niezdolności konsensualnej do zawarcia małżeństwa w pracach Papieskiej Komisji do Rewizji KPK w fazie konsultacji (1975-1978) oraz ponownego rozpatrzenia projektu nowych kanonów (1978-1980)
Authors: Góralski Wojciech
Published: November 2023

Rozpoczęta po zakończeniu Soboru Watykańskiego II reforma prawa kanonicznego objęła m.in. prawo małżeńskie. Szczególnie istotnym obszarem kodyfikacji w tym zakresie była zgoda małżeńska, która jest przyczyną małżeństwa. W szczególności chodziło o skodyfikowanie normy o niezdolności konsensualnej wywodzącej się z prawa naturalnego. Po pierwszym etapie prac kodyfikacyjnych prowadzonych przez Papieską Komisję do Rewizji KPK (przy pomocy Zespołu Konsultorów De matrimonio) kontynuowano prace kodyfikacyjne w kolejnych etapach: konsultacje opracowanych projektów z konsultantami (1975-1978), a następnie ponowne rozpatrzenie tych projektów przez Komisję Papieską i jej konsultorów (1980-1981). W wyniku tych prac kan. 1095, nr. 1-3, został zatwierdzony w 1983 r. przez Jana Pawła II.
Dowodzenie podstępnego wprowadzenia w błąd w wybranych aktach Sądu Metropolitalnego w Lublinie
Authors: Lemieszek Przemysław
Published: November 2023

W pierwszej połowie XX w. sformułowano postulat dodania nowego tytułu nieważności małżeństwa, w którym zwrócono uwagę na podstępne działanie, czego skutkiem był powstały u ofiary błąd odnośnie do istotnego przymiotu kontrahenta. Przyczyniła się do tego jurysprudencja sądów kościelnych, a szczególnie Trybunału Roty Rzymskiej. Dostrzegając potrzebę dostosowania norm prawa kanonicznego, zgodnie ze wskazaniami Soboru Watykańskiego II, dodano także do Kodeksu z 1983 r. nowy kanon – 1098. Na podstawie kan. 1098 w trakcie procesu o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa należy udowodnić elementy przepisu podstępnego wprowadzenia w błąd. W artykule skupiono uwagę na przedmiocie podstępu, którym jest ciąża, na postawie jurysprudencji Sądu Metropolitalnego w Lublinie. Podstęp, dokonany zwykle przez kobietę, może dotyczyć podstępnego wprowadzenia w błąd odnośnie do faktu bycia w ciąży lub ojcostwa dziecka.
Publica utilitas praeferetur privatae: on the Inadequacy of Dividing Canon Law into Public and Private Law
Authors: Michowicz Przemysław
Published: November 2023

The author undertakes the issue of the dichotomous division of law into public and private in the canonical legal system, which is an issue commonly known to many, including legal theorists. He does not try to distinguish the public and private dimensions in the applicable provisions of the Code of Canon Law, thus following other researchers, but rather demonstrates that the use of the public/private binomial is neither adequate nor sufficient, while describing the community of believers of the Catholic Church, whose differences from the lay communities (especially societies) are the hermeneutic starting point for some relevant conclusions. Moreover, the author supports the legislator’s definition of what is “public” and “private” in terms of the faithful functions (christifedeles) depending on their respective systemic position.
We Will Never be Safe from Cigarette Smoke: The Danger of Third Hand Smoke
Authors: Karimiankakolaki Zohreh
Published: November 2023

The Article Abstract is not available.
Development of an Emotional Divorce Model in Women Using Happiness, Religious Attitude, and Marital Satisfaction
Authors: Shakeri Samaneh , Moarefi Gholam Reza , Farahani Samaneh , Khaksari Zahra
Published: November 2023

Background: This study aimed to elucidate a model of emotional divorce in Iranian Muslim women, based on factors such as happiness, religious attitude, and marital satisfaction.
Methods: This research employed an applied approach with a descriptive-correlational design. The research sample comprised 337 married Muslim women of Yazd in 2021, selected using convenience sampling. In the model developed, the variables included happiness and religious attitude (exogenous variables), marital satisfaction (endogenous mediator variable), and emotional divorce (endogenous variable). Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI), Gutman's Emotional Divorce Questionnaire (GEDQ), the Religion Assessment Questionnaire (RAQ), and the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMSS). Data analysis was performed using SPSS-21 and LISREL-8.80 software. The Sobel test was also utilized to explore the mediating role of marital satisfaction.
Results: The findings revealed that happiness has a direct and significant impact on marital satisfaction. Happiness, religious attitude, and marital satisfaction all exhibited significant and direct effects on emotional divorce (p < 0.05). Additionally, happiness, through its influence on marital satisfaction, was found to affect the emotional divorce of women.
Conclusion: It can be inferred that higher levels of happiness in women are associated with increased marital satisfaction. Moreover, greater happiness and marital satisfaction in women correspond to a reduced likelihood of experiencing emotional divorce in the future.
The Relationship between Organizational Happiness and Job Motivation with Turnover Intention of Health Centers Staff
Authors: Sadeghi Ali , Alavi Azam
Published: November 2023

Background: Understanding the factors affecting turnover intention as one of the challenges of health care organizations is vital to retain employees. This study aims to investigate the relationship between organizational happiness and job motivation with turnover intention of health centers staff.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical correlational study was conducted on 148 employees of health centers according to Cochran formula by convenience sampling method in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in the first half of 2020. Data were collected using three standard questionnaires including organizational happiness, Herzberg's job motivation questionnaire (1959), and turnover intention. Statistical analyses were done by descriptive and analytical statistics using SPSS v.24.
Results: There was a significant relationship between the mean score of organizational happiness and job motivation with turnover intention (P < 0.001). A significant relationship was also found between the mean score of employees' organizational happiness and turnover intention (r = 0.506 ،p > 0.001). The results showed a significant relationship between the mean score of employees' job motivation with turnover intention (r = 0.506 ، p > 0.001).
Conclusion: Organizational happiness and job motivation are directly and positively related to turnover intention. It is suggested that relevant authorities strengthen the areas of fostering organizational happiness and job motivation of health workers to provide a stronger basis to reduce their turnover intention.
Chemical pretreatment in lignocellulosic biomass, anaerobic digestion, and biomethanation
Authors: Auma Omondi Erick , Aluda Kegode Arnold
Published: November 2023

The current impacts of climate change necessitate the promotion and use of renewable energy sources to avert the growing environmental and health concerns emanating from fossil fuels. Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) is a promising, renewable, and sustainable energy source based on its abundance and feedstock properties. Anaerobic digestion (AD) involves a biochemical process that can convert LCB to biogas through hydrolysis and biomethanation processes through the action of microorganisms such as methanogens and sulfate-reducing bacteria. The hydrolysis of LCB releases various reducing sugars, which are essential in the production of biofuels such as bioethanol and biogas, organic acids, phenols, and aldehydes. The resultant biogas can complement energy needs while achieving economic, environmental, and health benefits. Enhancement of the AD process for LCB to bioenergy can be realized through appropriate pretreatment capable of disrupting the complex lignocellulosic structure and freeing cellulose and hemicellulose from the binding lignin for enzymatic saccharification and fermentation. Determining the optimal pretreatment technique for AD is critical for the success of the LCB energy production process. This study evaluated the application of chemical pretreatment to the improvement of LCB digestion for bioenergy production. The study reviews the LCB characteristics, AD processes, and the role of various chemical pretreatment techniques such as acid, alkali, organosolv, ozonolysis, and ionic fluids. The findings of this study create an understanding of the action methods and benefits of different LCB chemical pretreatment techniques while highlighting the outstanding drawbacks that require divergent strategies.
Retos de la seguridad pública en España
Authors: Torrente Diego
Published: November 2023

This issue of the Journal of International Security Studies discusses the current challenges of public security in Spain. It does so from the point of view of threats, but also from the point of view of institutions, particularly the police. Perhaps the main contribution of the monograph is that its contributions, first, look at the European context by offering a comparative perspective and, second, focus on some of the important current debates in the police and criminological literature. Each contribution is signed by renowned scholars in their field of expertise. It is a selection of six articles that start with an initial portrait of what public safety culture is like in Europe. This background overview is followed by contributions on the current challenges posed by three types of complex crime: economically motivated organised crime, terrorism, and cybercrime. These forms of crime are decisive for the immediate future of collective security. The issue concludes with two contributions on the implications of these and other challenges for the legitimacy of the police and, above all, the way in which the police respond to them. Finally, the last contribution analyses the implications for the police from the perspective of their corporate social responsibility.
El control del cumplimiento en la Policía
Authors: Martín Manuel
Published: November 2023

Today's police activity goes beyond the mere application of criminal regulations. The concept of compliance implies having the objectives, mission and ethics that affect the organization in question well defined and regulated. The main difference of compliance with respect to other systems such as transparency, internal affairs, accountability, and the like is that the commitments assumed before society are established by law, responsibilities are assigned, and the consequences of non-compliance are specified. In any Police compliance proposal, the commitment and motivation of all members of the organization is essential. Compliance profiles are a phased or maturity compliance strategy. As part of the compliance profile, the statement of applicability is the set of measures that are applicable to compliance.
Posibilidades de desarrollo local mediante la agrupación empresarial: estudio en Lubrín (Almería, España)
Authors: García-Corral Francisco J. , De Pablo Valenciano Jaime , Uribe-Toril Juan , Carretero-Gómez Anselmo
Published: November 2023

Para la supervivencia y el desarrollo local y empresarial se han creado figuras como los clústeres, los cuales permiten en una misma área geográfica compartir recursos y conocimientos, así como colaborar con el propósito de mejorar la competitividad y el desarrollo económico de la región. En este caso se ha realizado un análisis municipal de Lubrín para conocer las fortalezas y debilidades del municipio, identificar oportunidades y amenazas, y diseñar estrategias con miras al desarrollo local. Se utilizó la metodología ETPO para analizar el contexto actual y se comprobó que no hay un clúster de empresas caprinas, pero sí una figura afín. Este sistema se vería liderado por el Ayuntamiento y contaría con varias empresas que colaborarían en la distribución de productos bajo una marca común. Se recomienda por tanto fortalecer esta colaboración y estudiar otras acciones dirigidas a promover el consumo de productos locales y atraer visitantes al municipio.
Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS): una mirada a mitad de camino. Revisión del Objetivo 8 en México
Authors: Murguía Salas Verónica , Ronzón Hernández Zoraida
Published: November 2023

En septiembre de 2015, la Asamblea General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas aprobó la Agenda 2030. Dicho plan de acción está enfocado en mejorar el planeta y la vida de las personas del mundo a través de diecisiete Objetivos del Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) y 169 metas. Sin embargo, existen factores que propician la divergencia para su cumplimiento. Por ello, el propósito de este documento es analizar el desarrollo del “Objetivo 8: Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico”, con la intención de plantear una reflexión sobre el avance de los ODS en México. Para esto se utilizan documentos publicados por las Naciones Unidas, indicadores que permiten las comparaciones y estudios académicos que aportan al tema. Como una de las principales conclusiones se tiene que, ahora que nos encontramos a mitad de camino, se observa que las políticas y las regulaciones laborales actuales son un obstáculo para el cumplimiento del objetivo, principalmente en época de crisis.
Texto guía en el laboratorio de procesos psicológicos
Authors: Muñoz Olano Juan Francisco , Acevedo Triana Cesar Andres
Published: November 2023

El texto guía en el laboratorio de Procesos psicológicos es un manual introductorio para psicólogos en formación y demás personas interesadas, que combina una aproximación cognoscitiva al funcionamiento mental, con una orientación práctica en la realización de diez experimentos psicológicos.  Desde lo conceptual y teórico, los procesos psicológicos son abordados como originalmente fueron considerados por el padre del funcionalismo, Wllim Jams; como experiencias sujetivas de la consciencia, con finalidades adaptativas en la historia de la evolución humana.  No obstante en la presente obra los procesos psicológicos también son estudiados como actividades mentales que usan ilusiones y esfuerzo mental, considerando los aportes más contemporáneos de investigadores en el campo, como Edward Smith, Stephen Kosslyn, Daniel Kahneman y Daniel Gilbert.  El presente texto se especializa en brindar herramientas prácticas para la formación de investigadores en psicología.  Es así como incluye una descripción del trabajo propio de la psicología Básica de la clasificación y medición de los fenómenos psicológicos, junto con una orientación en los procesos de deducción e inducción requeridos para probar hpótesis experimentales y presentarlas en un informe de laboratorio.
Exhumación
Authors: García Gil Carlos Eduardo
Published: November 2023

El autor de la presente obra poética pretende un acercamiento a la problemática la la eutanasia y la vejez, bajo el sustento del paso del tiempo, el olvido y la reemplazabilidad, como experiencia propia de la época presente.  Asimismo, como vía probable, el lenguaje poético se ubica, en esta obra, en un plano de reconstrucción de vivencias y emociones, en tanto alternativas de significación y comprensión.
Nutrición animal, lípidos y fitoestrógenos
Authors: Rodríguez Molano Carlos Eduardo , Fonseca López Dania Alejandra
Published: November 2023

En esta obra, se presentan resultados de investigaciones desarrolladas dentro del Grupo de Investigación en Bioquímica y Nutrición Animal (GIBNA) de la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia derivadas del proyecto:  "Efecto de la etapa de lactancia sobre la calidad fisicoquímica de la leche en vacas de raza holstein y normando", trabajos realizados en el departamento de Boyacá, principalmente en lugares entre los 1500 y 2700 msnm, con el objetivo  de reducir dicha brecha.  Así, en esta obra se recopila información relevante de los avances obtenidos con el uso de lípidos, grasa o grasa sobrepasante y alimentos con aporte de fitoestrógenos en relación con algunos parámetros productivos y reproductivos de rumiantes.
Solón y el nacimiento de la racionalidad legislativa
Authors: Patiño Rojas Jorge Enrique
Published: November 2023

En la obra se toman fuentes primarias con la intención de estudiar los poemas y leyendas escritos por Solón, haciendo dentro del mismo  una realizable comprensión de los textos expuestos por él de la misma manera se analizan las de los autores que, sabemos, son fuente indirecta,  pero algunos coetáneos de Solón, por lo que pasan a tener la virtud fundamental de conjugar idéntico mundo de vida.  De manera general, se resalta de la obra de Solón, la introducción de la razón(incluida la razón democrática de los hombres), en la construcción de la disciplina jurídica, antes que en los demás campos de estudio, lo que implica, ni más ni menos, que se puede constituir en el primer germen de la ciencia y no sólo del mero derecho. Se estructura en once breves capítulos.
Aplicaciones de la teoría de colas y línea de espera en contextos específicos de investigación
Authors: Burbano Pantoja Víctor Miguel Ángel , Valdivieso Miranda Margoth Adriana , Burbano Valdivieso Ángela Saray
Published: November 2023

En este libro se describen los procesos investigativos tendientes a indagar y reflexionar en torno a la teoría de colas y líneas de espera centrada en modelos aleatorios.  El estudio tuvo como objetivo averiguar aspectos teóricos sobre algunos modelos estocásticos aplicable a líneas de espera de la forma M/M/1 y, en general, de la forma A/B/C, que especialmente pudieran posibilitar el análisis de algunos casos particulares de colas en determinados contextos.  El proceso metodológico se desarrolla con un enfoque cuantitativo de investigación y centrado en el estudio de tres casos específicos.  En este sentido, se diseñaron los instrumentos para la recogida de información, se efectuó un análisis de la misma, se generaron modelos probabilísticos y se calcularon diversas medidas de desempeño para tres sistemas de colas. El texto permite abordar aspectos conceptuales sobre la teoría de colas y líneas de espera, componentes básicos de un sistema de colas, modelos de líneas de espera con sus respectivas medidas de eficiencia, distribuciones de probabilidad usuales destinadas a modelar tanto los fenómenos de colas como los tiempos de servicio, tales como las Poisson, la Gamma, la de Erlang y la exponencial, y no usuales como la Distribución Lambda Generalizada (DLG).
Políticas y medición en ciencia y tecnología en la universidad colombiana 1992-2014
Authors: Gómez Velasco Nubia Yaneth , Soto Arango Diana Elvira , Jardilino Jose Rubens Lima
Published: November 2023

La investigación involucra componentes de carácter cualitativo y cuantitativo, enfocados en la interpretación de documentos, que permiten generar una trazabilidad en los periodos socio históricos abordados; así como en el análisis de indicadores bibliométricos y uso de técnicas estadísticas que brinda una mirada complementaria al objeto de estudio.  La investigación genera aportes en el enfoque metodológico utilizado, el marco historiográfico asociad a Ciencia y Tecnología y los resultados que podrán servir de referencia a otras investigaciones.
Competencias del diseñador industrial para la industria manufacturera del Corredor Industrial de Boyacá
Authors: Ramírez León Cecilia
Published: November 2023

El Consejo Privado de Competitividad, como ente articulador entre el sector público, el sector privado, la academia y otras organizaciones interesadas en la promoción de la competitividad y las políticas públicas relacionadas, realiza y publica anualmente el Informe Nacional de Competitividad, (INC). Esta publicación proporciona información sobre el estado de algunas áreas consideradas críticas a efectos de la competitividad en el país, tales como eficiencia del Estado, justicia, corrupción, logística e infraestructura, transporte y facilitación del comercio, energía, educación, salud, mercado laboral, pensiones, comercio exterior, sistema tributario, financiación empresarial, ciencia, tecnología e innovación, economía digital y crecimiento verde. En cada área relaciona un diagnóstico sobre el estado del país e igualmente una serie de recomendaciones específicas, con el propósito de contribuir al avance acelerado en cada tema.Particularmente, con respecto al área de la educación, y más concretamente a la Educación Superior, el INC 2018 revela que únicamente el 13.9% de los programas de pregrado y posgrado de Educación Superior del país cuentan con acreditación de alta calidad (CNA, 2018). Agrega que en Colombia el 42 % de los empresarios, 15 % menos que en el lapso 2014-2018, reporta inconvenientes para llenar sus puestos vacantes debido, entre otras razones, a la falta de competencias y de experiencia de los aspirantes (Manpower Group, 2018). No obstante, es una proporción más alta que en otros países de la región, cuyos empresarios manifiestan tener menores dificultades para el reclutamiento del talento humano requerido.
Una Introducción Concisa a la Inferencia Estadística
Authors: López Adriana , Rojas Alex L.
Published: November 2023

Este libro es una introducción práctica a la inferencia estadística, con abundancia y variedad de ejemplos reales y simulados que le permitirán a quien lee usar fácilmente los conceptos aprendidos. Los ejemplos que requieren cálculos numéricos son implementados en el software libre R y el código usado también está disponible para quien quiera replicar los ejemplos. Además del enfoque clásico de inferencia, se incluye el enfoque bayesiano para resolver problemas de estimación. Dando así herramientas para abordar problemas prácticos desde otra perspectiva.Para entender mejor el material en este libro, nuestros lectores deben tener conocimiento de funciones de probabilidad, unciones de distribución, variables aleatorias y convergencia, que usualmente se abordan en un curso básico de teoría de probabilidad. Igualmente, es aconsejable que nuestros lectores puedan resolver problemas de cálculo diferencial e integral.
El aula virtual Moodle en educación superior
Authors: López López Edgar Nelson , Ortiz Ortiz Mary Luz , Leguizamón González Myriam Cecilia
Published: November 2023

Este libro recoge los resultados del proyecto de investigación denominado; El aula virtual Moodle en la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, práctica e impacto 2010-2014; el cual se desarrolló con el propósito de caracterizar el uso y apropiación del aula virtual en los programas presenciales de la institución en el período en referencia.  la metodología de investigación empleada en el estudio fue mixta con enfoque descriptivo, se analizaron variables y conceptos con el propósito de especificar las propiedades relacionadas con la integración pedagógica del Aula Virtual, uso didáctico y nivel de apropiación por parte de docentes y estudiantes.  A través de los capítulos se presenta información sobre la conceptualización y evolución de Moodle en la UPTC, luego se describen algunas experiencias a nivel nacional e internacional sobre el uso de este sistema en el contexto educativo; a continuación se esboza la fundamentación teórica en relación con la integración y apropiación de las plataformas virtuales y los resultados de su incorporación en la Universidad.  Así mismo, se describen dos experiencias utilizando Moodle en la práctica pedagógica por parte de maestros en formación en instituciones de educación básica y media; finalmente se hace referencia a la mejora realizada a la plataforma para integrarla al Sistema Académico de la Institución, de tal manera que se logró agilizar el proceso de solicitud y creación de los diversos cursos, motivando su uso por parte de los docentes.
Análisis del estado de cosas inconstitucionales en el sistema penitenciario y carcelario en Colombia
Authors: Huertas Díaz Omar , Manrique Molina Filiberto Eduardo R. , Benítez Núñez Christian
Published: November 2023

Esta obra presenta una visión amplia y detallada, pero a la vez crítica y propositiva, sobre los retos que enfrenta el Estado colombiano ante la crisis humanitaria de sus centros carcelarios y penitenciarios.  También destaca los esfuerzos de la Corte Constitucional para enfrentar ciertos problemas estructurales que han causado graves violaciones a los derechos fundamentales de miles de personas privadas de su libertad. Los textos aquí reunidos, escritos por diversos juristas latinoamericanos, proponen un viraje hacia un modelo integral de organización política, social y jurídica; resaltan las obligaciones de todo el sistema de Estado; promueven la construcción de una política criminal de corte humanitario y garantista.  De este modo, se ofrece una herramienta útil para la implementación de un modelo que disminuya las conductas criminales, que no impacte de forma negativa las condiciones de reclusión, y que reduzca el hacinamiento carcelario