bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characteristics of distance education interventions and related outcomes in primary school children during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review
Authors: Kosiyaporn Hathairat , Phaiyarom Mathudara , Uansri Sonvanee , Kunpeuk Watinee , Julchoo Sataporn , Sinam Pigunkaew , Pudpong Nareerut , Suphanchaimat Rapeepong
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic containment measures such as school closures remarkably disrupt the educational system, from in-person learning to remote or distance education with different interventions. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of interventions in remote or distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate the outcomes of each intervention. A systematic review was conducted between October 2021 and May 2022 using four databases. Finally, 22 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included for data analysis. Most of the interventions were synchronous student-centered approaches followed by asynchronous student-centered approaches and mixed-learning through online channels such as desktop- and web-based modality. Remote or distance education is effective in academic development in any learning approach while having mixed effects in student attitudes and perceptions. Academic-related behaviors were most engaged by students in synchronous student-centered approaches. Finally, difficulties or burdens, and mental health or social interaction were similar for all learning approaches in technological problems and support systems from families and teachers. Synchronous student-centered approaches should be the main method of education, but other approaches can be used to complement based on the students’ needs. Finally, educational infrastructure and support from teachers and parents are also necessary in remote or distance education. Further studies are needed to focus on primary school students, especially in low-income regions, and apply a randomized study design.
Gastrointestinal tract disorders classification using ensemble of InceptionNet and proposed GITNet based deep feature with ant colony optimization
Authors: Ramzan Muhammad , Raza Mudassar , Sharif Muhammad Irfan , Azam Faisal , Kim Jungeun , Kadry Seifedine
Published: October 2023

Computer-aided classification of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) has become a crucial area of research. Medical science and artificial intelligence have helped medical experts find GIT diseases through endoscopic procedures. Wired endoscopy is a controlled procedure that helps the medical expert in disease diagnosis. Manual screening of the endoscopic frames is a challenging and time taking task for medical experts that also increases the missed rate of the GIT disease. An early diagnosis of GIT disease can save human beings from fatal diseases. An automatic deep feature learning-based system is proposed for GIT disease classification. The adaptive gamma correction and weighting distribution (AGCWD) preprocessing procedure is the first stage of the proposed work that is used for enhancing the intensity of the frames. The deep features are extracted from the frames by deep learning models including InceptionNetV3 and GITNet. Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) procedure is employed for feature optimization. Optimized features are fused serially. The classification operation is performed by variants of support vector machine (SVM) classifiers, including the Cubic SVM (CSVM), Coarse Gaussian SVM (CGSVM), Quadratic SVM (QSVM), and Linear SVM (LSVM) classifiers. The intended model is assessed on two challenging datasets including KVASIR and NERTHUS that consist of eight and four classes respectively. The intended model outperforms as compared with existing methods by achieving an accuracy of 99.32% over the KVASIR dataset and 99.89% accuracy using the NERTHUS dataset.
Inequality of opportunity in selection procedures limits diversity in higher education: An intersectional study of Dutch selective higher education programs
Authors: Mulder Lianne , Akwiwu Eddymurphy U. , Twisk Jos W. R. , Koster Andries S. , Ravesloot Jan Hindrik , Croiset Gerda , Kusurkar Rashmi A. , Wouters Anouk
Published: October 2023

Selection for higher education (HE) programs may hinder equal opportunities for applicants and thereby reduce student diversity and representativeness. However, variables which could play a role in inequality of opportunity are often studied separately from each other. Therefore, this retrospective cohort study conducts an innovative intersectional analysis of the inequality of opportunity in admissions to selective HE programs. Using a combination of multivariable logistic regression analyses and descriptive statistics, we aimed to investigate 1) the representativeness of student populations of selective HE programs, as compared to both the applicant pool and the demographics of the age cohort; 2) the demographic background variables which are associated with an applicant’s odds of admission; and 3) the intersectional acceptance rates of applicants with all, some or none of the background characteristics positively associated with odds of admission. The study focused on all selective HE programs (n = 96) in The Netherlands in 2019 and 2020, using Studielink applicant data (N = 85,839) and Statistics Netherlands microdata of ten background characteristics. The results show that student diversity in selective HE programs is limited, partly due to the widespread inequality of opportunity in the selection procedures, and partly due to self-selection. Out of all ten variables, migration background was most often (negatively) associated with the odds of receiving an offer of admission. The intersectional analyses provide detailed insight into how (dis)advantage has different effects for different groups. We therefore recommend the implementation of equitable admissions procedures which take intersectionality into account.
Implementing circularity measurements in industry 4.0-based manufacturing metrology using MQTT protocol and Open CV: A case study
Authors: Saif Yazid , Yusof Yusri , Rus Anika Zafiah M. , Ghaleb Atef M. , Mejjaouli Sobhi , Al-Alimi Sami , Didane Djamal Hissein , Latif Kamran , Abdul Kadir Aini Zuhra , Alshalabi Hamood , Sadeq Safwan
Published: October 2023

In the context of Industry 4.0, manufacturing metrology is crucial for inspecting and measuring machines. The Internet of Things (IoT) technology enables seamless communication between advanced industrial devices through local and cloud computing servers. This study investigates the use of the MQTT protocol to enhance the performance of circularity measurement data transmission between cloud servers and round-hole data sources through Open CV. Accurate inspection of circular characteristics, particularly roundness errors, is vital for lubricant distribution, assemblies, and rotational force innovation. Circularity measurement techniques employ algorithms like the minimal zone circle tolerance algorithm. Vision inspection systems, utilizing image processing techniques, can promptly and accurately detect quality concerns by analyzing the model’s surface through circular dimension analysis. This involves sending the model’s image to a computer, which employs techniques such as Hough Transform, Edge Detection, and Contour Analysis to identify circular features and extract relevant parameters. This method is utilized in the camera industry and component assembly. To assess the performance, a comparative experiment was conducted between the non-contact-based 3SMVI system and the contact-based CMM system widely used in various industries for roundness evaluation. The CMM technique is known for its high precision but is time-consuming. Experimental results indicated a variation of 5 to 9.6 micrometers between the two methods. It is suggested that using a high-resolution camera and appropriate lighting conditions can further enhance result precision.
A population-based cross-sectional study examining homicides among community-dwelling older adults in Victoria, Australia: A study protocol
Authors: Kennedy Briohny , Bugeja Lyndal , Olivier Jake , Koppel Sjaan , Dwyer Jeremy , Ibrahim Joseph
Published: October 2023

Background

There is a need for both descriptive and analytical evidence on the factors associated with older adult homicide. The current landscape is insufficient because most published research is confined to the United States, and contains insufficient data about the homicide context. This study protocol describes the proposed method for examining the characteristics and factors associated with older adult homicide in the Australian state of Victoria, using data generated for the criminal and coronial investigation into these deaths stored in the Victorian Homicide Register (VHR). Outcomes will support practitioners, policy makers and other key stakeholders to strengthen prevention strategies to reduce the risk of future homicides among older Victorians.

Methods

This study will comprise a single-jurisdiction population-based cross-sectional design to analyse consecutive cases of homicide among community-dwelling older adults in Victoria, Australia for the period 2001 to 2015. All homicides of adults aged 18 years and older, and where the Coroner’s investigation is completed at data extraction will be included. Variables will be selected in accordance with elements of the social-ecological model (i.e., individual, interpersonal, incident, and community). This will include: socio-demographic characteristics; presence of mental or physical illness; deceased-offender relationship; nature of any abuse between the deceased and offender; incident location and weapon used; the presence of alcohol or drugs; and criminal justice outcomes. Homicide rates per 100,000 population will be calculated for older adults (aged 65 years and older) and younger adults (aged 18–64 years), and compared as rate ratios using Poisson regression. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation will be generated for factors associated with homicide for older compared to younger adults. Homicide typologies based on deceased-offender relationship and motive will be explored within group and family homicides will be compared between older and younger adults.
Diagnostic Performance of the ICD-10 Code K76.82 for Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis
Authors: Ozturk Nazli Begum , Jamil Laith H. , Tapper Elliot B.
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION:

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is prevalent and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality among patients with cirrhosis. On October 1, 2022, a new, specific International Classification of Diseases-10 code for HE, K76.82, was introduced. We aimed to analyze the diagnostic accuracy of K76.82.

METHODS:

Diagnostic performance of K76.82 for HE (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive ratio, and negative predictive ratio) was evaluated in 2 large health systems compared with lactulose, rifaximin, and K72.90.

RESULTS:

A total of 2,483 patients were analyzed. The combination term “lactulose or rifaximin” showed the highest sensitivity of >98% while K76.82 demonstrated a specificity of >87% in all cohorts.

DISCUSSION:

Although K76.82 is promising, the combination term “lactulose or rifaximin” identified patients with HE more accurately.
Unexpected benefits: reflections on virtual relationship building within public involvement during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: McGrath Carmel , Baker Katherine , McGavin John , Bahrami-Hessari Michael , Jones William Barney , Welch Lindsay , Barker Caroline
Published: October 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic reduced research collaborations with public contributors and prevented face-to-face interaction. The formation of Researcher Coffee Mornings within the Wessex region aimed to continue relationships between the research community and public through the pandemic. Researcher Coffee Mornings were regular Zoom meetings run by public involvement staff at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, UK. They were created to provide pastoral support and ‘check-ins’ between staff and public contributors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reorganisation, implemented by public involvement staff but led by public contributors, meant that the events evolved over time. The Researcher Coffee Mornings were a means to share updates about research with the public. They were a safe space for involvement staff, researchers and the public to exchange knowledge and share experiences. This article highlights the intended and unexpected benefits of investing in relationships. We reflect on these benefits through the perspectives of the public involvement staff, public contributors and researchers. Investing in relationships has brought value to everyone involved. By demonstrating the benefits of providing regular, inclusive spaces for relationship building between the research community and public contributors, we hope to encourage others to invest in relationship building in their settings, to improve public involvement practices.
On the topological gradient method for an inverse problem resolution
Authors: Abdelwahed Mohamed , Chorfi Nejmeddine
Published: October 2023

In this work, we consider the topological gradient method to deal with an inverse problem associated with three-dimensional Stokes equations. The problem consists in detecting unknown point forces acting on fluid from measurements on the boundary of the domain. We present an asymptotic expansion of the considered cost function using the topological sensitivity analysis method. A detection algorithm is then presented using the developed formula. Some numerical tests are presented to show the efficiency of the presented algorithm.
MiR-100-5p transfected MSCs-derived exosomes can suppress NSCLC progression via PI3K-AKT-mTOR
Authors: Wei Jing , Chen Tianyu , Feng Ganzhu
Published: October 2023

Objectives

Exosomes are highly implicated in lung cancer and are capable of transferring therapeutic miRNAs.

Methods

Database analysis was performed to screen the probable miRNA involved in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The levels of miR-100-5p in NSCLC cells and tissues were evaluated. The mechanism by which MSC-derived exosomes mediate the delivery of miR-100-5p in NSCLC cells was explored in vitro. The therapeutic effect and safety of miR-100-5p-containing MSC-derived exosomes in nude mice were assessed.

Results

MiR-100-5p was significantly downregulated in NSCLC. Transfer of miR-100-5p via MSCs-derived exosomes inhibited NSCLC progression by the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway. No obvious toxic effects were observed in mice.

Conclusions

MSCs-derived exosome-transfected miR-100-5p inhibits NSCLC progression via PI3K-AKT-mTOR, providing a promising diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target of NSCLC.
Biyopolitikanın Anonimleşmesi Sürecinde Yeni Medya Teknolojileri
Authors: CAN Yılmaz , ÖZTÜRK Musa
Published: October 2023

M. Foucault’un sosyal bilimler literatürüne kazandırdığı en önemli kavramlardan biri de biyopolitikadır. Biyopolitika, toplumsal yaşamın güvenlik, sağlık, moda, hijyen, sanal yaşam alanları, cinsellik vb. birçok alanında kendini üreten ve bu üretim sürecini de doğal, akışkan ve arzu edile(bile)n bir gönüllülük politikasına dönüştürebilen bir gözetim sistemidir. Biyopolitika olgusu modernleşmeyle birlikte ortaya çıkmış ve toplumun yönetimsel süreçlerinde oldukça radikal etkiler yaratmıştır. Foucault’a göre toplumu kontrol edebilmenin en etkin yolu onu sürekli olarak gözetlemektir. Bu gözetim süreci aynı zamanda toplumsal yapının yeniden şekillenmesi ve üretimi anlamına gelmektedir. Biyopolitika ile ilgili yapılan çalışmalara bakıldığında genel olarak iktidar, tahakküm, beden, disiplin ve kapitalizm gibi teorik konulara odaklandıkları görülmektedir. Bu çalışma, biyopolitikanın kendini yeniden üretmesini yeni medya teknolojileri bağlamında ele almayı ve biyopolitikayı yeni medya teknolojileri üzerinden okumayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma da biyopolitikanın anonimleşmesine giden yolda yeni medya teknolojilerinin rolü, gözetim/gözetleme, mahremiyet kaybı ve rıza gösterme gibi başlıklar üzerinden ele alınacaktır.
TÜRKİYE’NİN VE SEBZE SEKTÖRÜNDE SÖZ SAHİBİ ÜLKELERİN İHRACAT REKABET GÜÇLERİNİN KARŞILAŞTIRMALI ANALİZİ
Authors: YALÇIN Mahsun
Published: October 2023

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’nin ve sebze ihracatında en fazla paya sahip ülkelerin (ABD, Hollanda, İspanya, Çin) sebze sektörü ihracat rekabet uzmanlaşma düzeyini tespit edip karşılaştırmalı perspektiften analiz etmektir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmada, söz konusu ülkelerin 2012-2021 dönemi ihracat ve ithalat değerleri, WITS veri tabanından alınmıştır. Analizler, SITC Rev. 3 gruplandırmasına ait “05- Meyve ve sebzeler” ürün grubu kapsamındaki 5 sebze alt ürün grubu için Açıklanmış Karşılaştırmalı Üstünlükler (AKÜ) metodu kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Net İhracat İndeksi sonucuna göre, Çin ve Hollanda’nın sebze ürün gruplarının tümünün ihracatında uzmanlaştığı (rekabet avantajı elde ettiği) tespit edilmiştir. Balassa İndeksi sonuçları, Hollanda’nın 3, geriye kalan ülkelerin ise 2 sebze ürün grubunda rekabet avantajı elde ettiğini göstermektedir. İhracat Benzerlik İndeksi sonucuna göre, Türkiye ile en fazla rekabet içerisinde olan ülkelerin İspanya ve Çin olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, Türkiye’nin emek ve sermaye yoğun, ABD’nin hammadde yoğun ve zor taklit, Hollanda’nın hammadde yoğun ve kolay taklit, İspanya’nın hammadde, emek ve sermaye yoğun, Çin’in ise emek yoğun ve kolay taklit malların ihracatında uzmanlaşma gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir.

Anahtar Kelime: Sebze ihracatı, Uzmanlaşma, RCA, Balassa indeksi
Rotavirus as a food borne pathogen: a serious global health concern
Authors: Ul Alam Nafis
Published: October 2023

Viral food borne infections are extremely hazardous and often overlooked when instating food safety guidelines. Rotavirus is one of the most common and most deadly food borne viral pathogens. It threatens the life of literally every single individual born in this world. It is a tri-layered retrovirus that invades the cells of the intestinal epithelia. Rotavirus infects primarily mammals and disease transmission takes place through the fecal-oral route. All children under the age of 5 are at risk of contraction and fatality. The infection is primarily manifested by painful gastroenteritis and profuse diarrhea. Dehydration and septic shock that stems from disease progression is generally the cause of death. The standard diagnostic assay for the pathogen is retro-PCR, and the symptoms are treated with progressive rehydration therapy. The risk of rotavirus contraction is prevalent throughout the globe, although third world countries and particularly the countries of South Asia and Africa endure the heaviest burden of disease. Rotarix and RotaTeq are highly efficacious and globally approved vaccines for rotavirus. In the context of Bangladesh, rotavirus is particularly important because the current rotavirus vaccines are quite expensive for the economy of developing nations, and for unknown reasons, display faltered effectiveness in the population. The development of an indiscriminately effective and affordable rotavirus vaccine for developing nations such as Bangladesh is an avenue for much commercial interest. Keywords: Food Borne Pathogen; Rotavirus; Gastroenteritis; Diarrhea; Bangladesh
Plasticity in Preganglionic and Postganglionic Neurons of the Sympathetic Nervous System during Embryonic Development
Authors: Ratliff April , Pekala Dobromila , Wenner Peter
Published: October 2023

Sympathetic preganglionic neurons (SPNs) are the final output neurons from the central arm of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, SPNs represent a crucial component of the sympathetic nervous system for integrating several inputs before driving the postganglionic neurons (PGNs) in the periphery to control end organ function. The mechanisms which establish and regulate baseline sympathetic tone and overall excitability of SPNs and PGNs are poorly understood. The SPNs are also known as the autonomic motoneurons (MNs) as they arise from the same progenitor line as somatic MNs that innervate skeletal muscles. Previously our group has identified a rich repertoire of homeostatic plasticity (HP) mechanisms in somatic MNs of the embryonic chick followingin vivosynaptic blockade. Here, using the same model system, we examined whether SPNs exhibit similar homeostatic capabilities to that of somatic MNs. Indeed, we found that after 2-d reduction of excitatory synaptic input, SPNs showed a significant increase in intracellular chloride levels, the mechanism underlying GABAergic synaptic scaling in this system. This form of HP could therefore play a role in the early establishment of a setpoint of excitability in this part of the sympathetic nervous system. Next, we asked whether homeostatic mechanisms are expressed in the synaptic targets of SPNs, the PGNs. In this case we blocked synaptic input to PGNsin vivo(48-h treatment), or acutelyex vivo, however neither treatment induced homeostatic adjustments in PGN excitability. We discuss differences in the homeostatic capacity between the central and peripheral component of the sympathetic nervous system.
Different Methods to Estimate the Phase of Neural Rhythms Agree But Only During Times of Low Uncertainty
Authors: Wodeyar Anirudh , Marshall François A. , Chu Catherine J. , Eden Uri T. , Kramer Mark A.
Published: October 2023

Rhythms are a common feature of brain activity. Across different types of rhythms, the phase has been proposed to have functional consequences, thus requiring its accurate specification from noisy data. Phase is conventionally specified using techniques that presume a frequency band-limited rhythm. However, in practice, observed brain rhythms are typically nonsinusoidal and amplitude modulated. How these features impact methods to estimate phase remains unclear. To address this, we consider three phase estimation methods, each with different underlying assumptions about the rhythm. We apply these methods to rhythms simulated with different generative mechanisms and demonstrate inconsistency in phase estimates across the different methods. We propose two improvements to the practice of phase estimation: (1) estimating confidence in the phase estimate, and (2) examining the consistency of phase estimates between two (or more) methods.
KATIK KEŞİ ÜRETİMİ İÇİN EN UYGUN KURUMADDE VE YAĞ ORANININ BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: ÖZCAN Kübra , COŞKUN Hayri
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada, geleneksel bir süt ürünü olan Katık Keşi üretimi için en uygun kuru madde ve yağ oranının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmadan elde edilen kurutma süresi ve yağ oranları dikkate alınarak yeniden üretilen Keş örnekleri 90 gün buzdolabı sıcaklığında depolanarak bazı kimyasal, biyokimyasal, fiziksel, mikrobiyolojik ve duyusal özellikleri incelenmiştir. Keş örneklerinde 42 saat kurutma (kuru madde % 74.37) ve %30 yağ oranı ideal parametreler olarak belirlenmiştir. Katık Keşi örneklerinin 90 günlük depolaması sonunda kuru madde %72.81, yağ % 28.50, protein %27.36, tuz %6.67, asitlik % 0.77, pH 4.17 ve su aktivitesi 0.76 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Depolama boyunca örneklerin proteoliz (WSN) ve lipoliz (ADV) değerlerinde önemli bir değişme olmamıştır (P >0.05). Depolama sonunda örneklerde koliform ve maya-küfe rastlanmamıştır. Katık Keşi örneklerinin L* ve a* renk değerlerinde depolama boyunca önemli bir değişim olmazken (P >0.05), b* değeri depolamanın başında yüksek çıkmıştır (P <0.05). Yapılan duyusal değerlendirmelerde genel beğeni puanı 3.94 olarak tespit edilmiştir.
Using Regionalized Air Quality Model Performance and Bayesian Maximum Entropy data fusion to map global surface ozone concentration
Authors: Becker Jacob S. , DeLang Marissa N. , Chang Kai-Lan , Serre Marc L. , Cooper Owen R. , Wang Hantao , Schultz Martin G. , Schröder Sabine , Lu Xiao , Zhang Lin , Deushi Makoto , Josse Beatrice , Keller Christoph A. , Lamarque Jean-François , Lin Meiyun , Liu Junhua , Marécal Virginie , Strode Sarah A. , Sudo Kengo , Tilmes Simone , Zhang Li , Brauer Michael , West J. Jason
Published: October 2023

Estimates of ground-level ozone concentrations have been improved through data fusion of observations and atmospheric chemistry models. Our previous global ozone estimates for the Global Burden of Disease study corrected for bias uniformly across continents and then corrected near monitoring stations using the Bayesian Maximum Entropy (BME) framework for data fusion. Here, we use the Regionalized Air Quality Model Performance (RAMP) framework to correct model bias over a much larger spatial range than BME can, accounting for the spatial inhomogeneity of bias and nonlinearity as a function of modeled ozone. RAMP bias correction is applied to a composite of 9 global chemistry-climate models, based on the nearest set of monitors. These estimates are then fused with observations using BME, which matches observations at measurement stations, with the influence of observations declining with distance in space and time. We create global ozone maps for each year from 1990 to 2017 at fine spatial resolution. RAMP is shown to create unrealistic discontinuities due to the spatial clustering of ozone monitors, which we overcome by applying a weighting for RAMP based on the number of monitors nearby. Incorporating RAMP before BME has little effect on model performance near stations, but strongly increases R2 by 0.15 at locations farther from stations, shown through a checkerboard cross-validation. Corrections to estimates differ based on location in space and time, confirming heterogeneity. We quantify the likelihood of exceeding selected ozone levels, finding that parts of the Middle East, India, and China are most likely to exceed 55 parts per billion (ppb) in 2017. About 96% of the global population was exposed to ozone levels above the World Health Organization guideline of 60 µg m−3 (30 ppb) in 2017. Our annual fine-resolution ozone estimates may be useful for several applications including epidemiology and assessments of impacts on health, agriculture, and ecosystems.
The Role of Ownership Structure in Moderating The Relationship Between Tax Avoidance, Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure, and Firm Value
Authors: Ardillah Kenny , Breliastiti Ririn , Setiawan Temy , Machdar Nera Marinda
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The company’s existence can be maintained by increasing the firms value every period, which will affect the welfare of investors. This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of tax avoidance, corporate social responsibility disclosure on firm value with managerial ownership as a moderating variable.

Method: This study uses a sample of mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2016-2019. In this study, tax avoidance uses the Effective Tax Rate proxy, and corporate social responsibility disclosure uses the Corporate Social Responsibility Index. Firm value is measured using Tobin’s Q, and ownership structure as a moderating variable is measured by managerial and institutional ownership proxies.

Findings: The results showed that tax avoidance and corporate social responsibility disclosure had no effect on firm value with firm size and capital intensity as control variables. Managerial ownership and institutional ownership significantly impact the relationship between tax avoidance and firm value with firm size and capital intensity as control variables. Managerial ownership and institutional ownership have no significant effect in moderating the relationship between corporate social responsibility disclosure and firm value with firm size and capital intensity as control variables.

Novelty: The research used institutional ownership and managerial ownership as part of ownership structures to moderate the relationship between tax avoidance, corporate social responsibility disclosure, and firm value.

Keywords: Tax Avoidance; Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure; Firm Value; Ownership Structure; Managerial Ownership; Institutional Ownership
The Moderating Effect of Abusive Supervision on Religiosity and Whistleblowing Relationship: An Experimental Investigation
Authors: Jannah Khusnul , Rohma Frida Fanani , Faisol Imam Agus
Published: October 2023

Purpose: This study examines the causal relationship between religiosity on whistleblowing. Besides, this study also identifies the moderating role of abusive supervision on the relationship between those two variables.

Method: This study used a 2 × 2 between-subjects laboratory experiment with accounting undergraduate students as the subjects. The religiosity is categorized into two levels (high and low). The variable of abusive supervision is manipulated into two levels (high and low).

Findings: High religiosity increase whistleblowing. Also, abusive supervision negatively influences whistleblowing. However, abusive supervision moderates the causal relationship between religiosity and whistleblowing. The study demonstrates the significant impact of abusive supervision on an unwillingness to blow the whistle, although the individual is embedded in religious values.

Novelty: This study fills a gap in the literature by showing that the tune of the top with a higher hierarchical structure can make an individual's values mingle with the organizational environment and impact his decision to blow the whistle. Furthermore, this research contributes to the conservation of resource theory by providing evidence that superiors have an essential role in molding the behavior of human resources in organizations.

Keywords: Abusive Supervision, Decision-Making, Religiosity, Whistleblowing
Effect of tree age on the properties of Himalayan birch (Betula alnoides Buch.-H.ex D.Don) wood
Authors: Uyup Mohd Khairun Anwar , Zhang Jinfeng , Feng Xian , Chen Zhonghua , Li Zhengtao , Siam Nordahlia Abdullah
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of four different age groups on wood properties, i.e., anatomical, physical, and mechanical, of Himalayan birch (Betula alnoides Buch.-H.ex D.Don). The correlation between the properties was also discussed. The results indicated age influences the anatomical, physical, and mechanical properties of Himalayan birch. Results were comparable with other plantation species. Moreover, mechanical properties were highly correlated with the fibre morphology in Himalayan birch. Results from this present study indicate that the 15-, 20-, and 25-year-old Himalayan birch are suitable to be used for parquet, furniture, and other products. Generally, plantation-grown Himalayan birch has the potential to be a raw material to fulfill the demand for the timber industry.
Optimization design of key parameters of forming parts of an involute plunger type biomass ring die pelletizing machine by DEM-FEM coupled modeling
Authors: Zhao Akang , Liu Tao , De Xuehong , Zhang Bowen , Lv Xingchen
Published: October 2023

Due to the complex motion state of biomass raw materials in the granulation process of involute plunger biomass ring mold granulator, it is difficult to analyze by use of a linear mechanical model. Accordingly, a granulation simulation model of molded parts was established by coupling discrete element (DEM) and finite element (FEM) analyses. The stress and strain results of ring die and involute plunger pressure roller were analyzed. On this basis, it can be predicted that for wood pellet materials, when the pressure angle of the involute plunger involute profile is 20°, the ring mold forming hole length-diameter ratio is 4.5, the forming hole diameter is 8 mm, and the hole cone angle is 90°, the compression force on the wood pellet will be maximized at 7.89 KN, the maximum equivalent force at the ring mold forming hole and the root of the involute plunger pressure roller will be 64.2 and 84.5 MPa, respectively, and the maximum deformation will be 0.000327 and 0.000424 mm, which is within permissible limits. The involute plunger roller is more susceptible to fatigue damage compared with the ring die. By contrast, the ring part is more prone to fatigue damage in the case of a ring die.
Czech Student´s Interest in Studying Abroad and Non-European Mobility
Authors: Prášilová Marie , Varvažovská Pavla , Hubalová Pavla
Published: October 2023

The publication is focused on the evaluation of the interest and experiences of students of the Faculty of Economics and Management of students from the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (CULS) with international mobility during their studies. The publication evaluates the current development of the number of incoming and outgoing students within the Erasmus+ program and in study programs outside Europe in the years 2008-2019. Based on time series models, the expected development of indicators in the following years were predicted. In the interpretation of the results, factors related to the global epidemiological situation in 2020 and 2021 are taken into account. The solution uses the results of a questionnaire survey carried among outgoing students of the Faculty of Economics and Management. The survey showed that students perceive international mobility as a unique benefit that will make it easier for them to find adequate employment in the labor market in the future. International mobility is highly valued for improving language skills, learning about new cultures and creating foreign social ties.
Challenges of Distance Learning in the Context of Music Studies: the Case of Lithuania
Authors: Bizeviciene Giedre Gabnyte , Bizeviciute Barbora
Published: October 2023

The paper presents some of the data from an empirical study conducted at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants of the study - first and second cycle students of different specialisations (N=135) from the Music faculty of LAMT - revealed their experiences during the global distance learning that replaced contact studies. The chosen object of the study - the challenges of distance learning in terms of students' experience - allowed to explore and summarise the advantages and disadvantages of distance music studies, as well as to assess the students' emotional well-being during COVID – 19 pandemic. The questionnaire survey showed that the absolute majority of the participants experienced a clear predominance of anxiety and stressful situations during distance learning, and that their motivation to learn dropped significantly during the pandemic. The respondents' answers to open-ended questions, analysed by qualitative content analysis, revealed that studying only at a distance distorts the fundamental idea of music studies - to create and learn from a natural and authentic environment. However, according to the participants, distance learning can also have positive aspects if it is used only in group and non-musicianship/non-musical activities, or if it is combined with contact learning.
Experimental evaluation of analgesic activity of Naga Parpam: An Siddha formulation
Authors: V Shalini , A Mariappan , G Senthilvel , R Meenakumari
Published: October 2023

Background : Prolonged usage of  NSAIDs  and corticosteroids was associated with serious side effects. Siddha is an ancient system of medicine,  promotes the utilization of herbal anad elemental formulations. Interestingly, certain elements considered toxic in modern medicine, such as Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Iron (Fe), Silver (Ag), Gold (Au), etc., have been employed in Siddha herbo mineral formulation for the treatment of illness, a practice that dates back to ancient times. Introduction Pain is a widely recognized indicator of poor health, the analgesic medications are employed to alleviate it. In Siddha classics, pain is considered a separate disease called Soolai. Naga Parpam is one of the herbo metal preparations with analgesic potential but no scientific evaluation there. Aim: To evaluate the  analgesic activity of Naga parpam in experimental rats using Tail immersion method. Materials and methods : After obtaining permission from the IAEC, the animals were separated into 5 groups of 6 animals Each Group 1 (control) received ghee orally, and Group 2 (standard) received Pentazocine in dose 10 mg/kg intraperitoneally. The test drug Naga parpam was mixed with the adjuvant Ghee and administrated per oral route to three groups (Group 3,4,5), Group 3 (test) received Naga Parpam in low dose 6 mg/kg, Group 4 (test) received mid dose 12 mg/kg, Group 5 (test) received high dose – 24 mg/kg ). Statistical analysis : One-way ANOVA followed by the Dunnett test P < 0.05 was considered to be significant. Results : The test drug Naga parpam has significant analgesic activity in the tail flick method (P <0.01) by increasing the reaction time of the rats. Conclusion : The present study indicates that the test drug Naga parpam possesses significant central analgesic activity in the tail flick method.
Development of Adolescent Well-Being Model in Malaysia: Analysis of Protective Factors in School
Authors: Bakar Azlina Abu , Mohamad Haslina , Kasim Tengku Sarina Aini Tengku , Selamat Taufiqnur , Hassan Anuar Abu , Bakar Noor Insyiraah Abu , Thurasingam Vignes , Nordin Mohammad Hazim Amir
Published: October 2023

Well-being is a multidimensional construct that involves a state where individuals find peace, life needs are met, have a meaningful life, have life goals, autonomy, have a satisfactory quality of life in terms of physical, psychological and social. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed to assess the research model using SmartPLS 4. This study was conducted on 587 teenagers. Among other factors measured in this study are resilience, relationship with school, parental involvement, self-efficacy, religiosity and spirituality. Among the instruments used in this study are Well-Being Scale, Spiritual Well-being, Religiosity Scale, Resiliency Belief Scale, Coppell's Self-Efficacy Scale, Parental Involvement Questionnaire and School Attachment Questionnaire. The items in this instrument are hypothesized as a priori and have non-zero loading for all dimensions in the model. The analysis of the items shows that the measurement model for all instruments is a well-fitting, multidimensional and reflective model. Data is also free of multicollinearity with  good internal validity, convergent and discriminant validity. The results also demonstrate that resilience, school attachment, religiosity, parental involvement, self-efficacy altogether positively affected teenagers’ well-being (? = 0.158, ? = 0.193, ? = 0.154, 0.280, 0.345,p <0.01) respectively, except spirituality. The model explained 68 percent of the variance in well-being (R2=. 675) with AVE 0.70 and composite reliability 0.97. Analysis of the items resulted in a well-fitting model (SRMR<0.08, p<0.01). Therefore, well-being of young generation is significant to bring sustainable development to the mainstream and as protective factors against some of the challenges that may arise so that they have ability for self-regulation in emotions and become resilience. The promotion of well-being in teens can help mitigate the onset of negative effects of mental health.
The Impact of Social Media Use on Chinese Tourists' Intention to Visit an Internet Celebrity City: An Application of Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Wu TANG , Mohamed Ahmad Edwin bin , Hongjun FAN
Published: October 2023

With the rise of social media and online content platforms in China, many cities have become internet celebrities in recent years. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) model will be used to look at the variables that could affect tourists’ visit intention to these cities. Using the TPB model, it also aimed to determine how social media use affected internet celebrity city(ICC) tourism. This research employed partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) for the analysis. From the results, we could see that attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control all had an impact on tourists’ intention, with subjective norm having the biggest impact. Tourists’ use of social media also influenced tourists’ visit intention, while frequency of social media use did not have a significant moderating effect between subjective norm and visit intention. The findings can be used by organization marketers and city governors to help them make better business decisions.
The Effect of Ergonomic Batik Chairs on Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Traditional Batik Makers
Authors: . Sumardiyono , Chahyadhi Bachtiar , Suratna Farhana Syahrotun Nisa , Widjanarti Maria Paskanita , Wijayanti Reni , Ada Yeremia Rante , Fauzi Rachmawati Prihantina
Published: October 2023

In the traditional batik industry, batik makers typically use a small chair known as a "dingklik," which is not ergonomically designed. This often leads to poor posture and discomfort during work. The objective of this study was to develop a chair specifically tailored to the anthropometric measurements of batik makers, ensuring an ergonomic working position. The benefits of this ergonomic chair were assessed by evaluating musculoskeletal disorder scores. This research is categorized as quasi-experimental and involves 60 participants, comprising 30 individuals in the experimental group (using the newly designed chairs) and 30 in the control group (using traditional chairs). Statistical analyses included Paired Samples T-Test, Independent Samples T-Test, and Analysis of Covariance, with a significance level of (?) = 0.05. There were significant differences in musculoskeletal disorders before and after using the customized chair design (p = 0.000). Confounding variables such as age (p = 0.689), years of service (p = 0.407), and body mass index (p = 0.187) did not significantly impact the observed differences in musculoskeletal disorders. In conclusion, ergonomic chairs prove beneficial in reducing musculoskeletal disorders among traditional batik industry workers.
The Role of Primary Care in Bridging Adolescents Awaiting Eating Disorder Treatment
Authors: Partain Paige , Sim Leslie , Fladager Muth Joy , Mattke Angela , Billings Marcie , Jacobson Robert , Le Grange Daniel , Lebow Jocelyn
Published: October 2023

The striking rise in adolescent eating disorders since the severe acute respiratory coronavirus syndrome 2 pandemic has amplified demands for specialty eating disorders services and contributed to protracted delays in care. In the context of these delays, patients are at risk for increased weight loss, medical instability, escalating disease progression and poor prognosis. Primary care providers (PCPs) are frequently the first point of contact for young patients with eating disorders and are often left to bridge the gap while families struggle to establish specialty care. Yet, beyond case detection and medical comanagement, there are no evidence-based guidelines that can assist PCPs to prepare families for treatment, halt disease progression, and begin the lengthy process of weight and nutritional restoration in efforts to reduce medical complications and support a favorable prognosis. We present the case of a 13-year-old girl with a restrictive eating disorder to illustrate how PCPs can use intervention principles and strategies derived from evidence-based eating disorder treatment to successfully manage adolescent patients until they can access specialty treatment. We offer concrete guidelines for decision-making, as well as suggested behavioral and medical interventions for the PCP. With evidence-based tools, PCPs are well-positioned to support young patients with restrictive eating disorders and their family members as they begin the process of recovery from an eating disorder.
Rendimiento, características morfológicas y calidad del chile dulce (Capsicum annuum L.) bajo dos densidades de siembra y tipos de podas
Authors: Carrillo-Montoya Kevin , Vargas-Rojas Jorge Claudio
Published: October 2023

Introducción. El chile dulce tipo Bell es uno de los vegetales de mayor consumo, sin embargo, en las zonas de clima cálido se necesita más investigación en prácticas de manejo agronómico para aumentar la producción y calidad de fruta. Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto de dos densidades de siembra y dos tipos de poda sobre el rendimiento, características morfológicas y calidad de frutos del chile dulce tipo Bell. Materiales y métodos. La investigación se realizó en un invernadero en Guanacaste, Costa Rica, entre julio de 2015 a marzo de 2016. Se evaluaron dos densidades de siembra: 20 800 y 41 700 plantas/ha, y dos sistemas de poda (holandesa y española), más un testigo sin poda. Se cuantificó el peso de frutos, los grados brix, la altura de planta, el índice de área foliar, el rendimiento total y por categoría de calidad. Los datos obtenidos de cada variable se estudiaron con un análisis de varianza con estructura factorial de tratamientos. Resultados. La poda no afectó el rendimiento de primera calidad, mientras que la densidad de siembra más alta logró un mayor rendimiento en esta categoría. La poda española generó frutos de mayor longitud de primera calidad, pero no tuvo efecto sobre las demás variables (ancho, peso y grados brix). Al utilizar cualquier sistema de poda y una alta densidad de siembra, se obtuvo el mismo rendimiento total (p>0,05) que las plantas sin poda sembradas en baja densidad. Conclusión. El aumento de la densidad de siembra incrementó el rendimiento de frutos de primera calidad, mientras que la poda no tuvo efecto en el rendimiento.
Effectiveness of environmentally safe products «VetOks-1000», «Sumerian silver» for the prevention of pseudomonosis of poultry embryos associated with bacteriosis
Authors: Berezovskiy Andriy , Fotina Tetiana , Vashchyk Yevheniia , Bobrytska Olga , Seliukova Nataliia , Shtrygol’ Sergiy , Zakhariev Andriy , Dubin Ruslan
Published: October 2023

The aim: study of the effectiveness of environmentally safe means «Vetoks-1000», «Sumerian silver» for the prevention of pseudomonosis of poultry embryos, associated with bacteriosis.
Materials and methods. The effectiveness of the preparations «VetOks-1000», «Sumerian silver» in relation to E. coli, P. aeruginos, S. aureus, S. typhimurium was determined by the method of researching antimicrobial activity on test objects: galvanized iron, wooden bars (painted and unpainted), red brick and plaster cut-outs, 10 x 10 cm, and a hatching egg.
The effectiveness of «VetOks-1000», «Sumerian silver» solutions compared to formaldehyde for disinfection of hatching eggs and incubation cabinets for the purpose of preventing pseudomonosis of poultry embryos was carried out in the production conditions of the hatchery, where P. aeruginosa, E. coli, S. аureus, were periodically isolated from asphyxiated embryos and from the carcasses of chicks of the first 10 days of life by comparing the hatching rate of chicks in the experimental and control groups.
Results. It was established that the «Sumerian silver» had an antimicrobial effect against the causative agents of pseudomonosis and the main bacterioses of poultry in concentrations of 1–3 %, and the drug «VetOx-1000»was effective in concentrations of 0.024 %–0.03 % after exposure for 1-4 hours in depending on the type of surface.
The number of conditioned young birds, obtained with the use of environmentally safe means «VetOks-1000», «Sumerian silver», was higher by (1.1-1.7) % compared to the number of young birds in the control group using formalin.
Conclusions. The proposed method of prevention of associated pseudomonosis of poultry embryos by rotation of environmentally safe means in established bactericidal concentrations (3 % «Sumerian silver» solution and 0.03 % «VetOks 1000» solution) ensures a 1.1–1.7 % higher hatching of young birds compared to control using formalin