bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Psychological Job Demand and the Subjective Well-being among Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii Central Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya
Authors: omariba Sr. Jackline mokeira , Egunjobi Joyzy Pius , Elizabeth Gichimu Wangari
Published: September 2024

The study investigated the relationship between psychological job demand and the subjective well-being among teachers in Kisii central sub-county, Kenya. The study was grounded on the self-determination theory of motivation and the demand-control-support theories, it adopted a correlational research design. A total sample of 194 participants was selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. quantitative data were collected using the 17-item demand-control-support questionnaire and a 24-subjective well-being questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study established a weak positive relationship between psychological job demands and subjective well-being. This suggests that as psychological job demand increases, subjective well-being also tends to increase slightly. The positive correlation psychological aspect may indicate that individuals who thrive under pressure or find fulfillment in challenging work environments might report higher subjective well-being. The study implies the need to increase teamwork in the working environment in schools to continue fostering the subjective well-being of teachers. The study recommends a suitable teacher-to-student ratio, to reduce the demand strain and hence increase the subjective well-being of teachers.
Relationship between Life Skills Training and Retrogressive Cultural Practices among Adolescent Girls in Marie Adelaide Rescue Center, Ewuasso Oonkidong Ward, Kajiado County, Kenya
Authors: Kariuki Mallystella , Egunjobi Joyzy Pius , Ntarangwe Maria
Published: September 2024

Retrogressive cultural practises are social norms that are practiced in different communities that are out dated in modern time and detrimental to the well –being of an individual. They are found among both men/boys and women/girls. In digital era retrogressive cultural practices are still existing particularly among adolescent girls/ boys in some cultures. They impact the lives negatively. This study seeks to find out the relationship between life skills training and retrogressive cultural practices especially among the adolescent girls of Ewuasso Oonkiidong, Ward, Kajiado County. The study adopted embedded concurrent mixed research design. The study equally used census to collect data from125 adolescent girls from Marie Adelaide Rescue center and purposive sampling technique to collect data from10 key informants. The study was guided by Social Cognitive Theory Bandura, (1977) complemented by Rational Emotive Behavioural theory by Ellis Beck Corey, (2013). Questionnaires and in depth interview were used as data collection instrument. The data were analyzed using correlation and themes to measure the influence of life skills on retrogressive cultural practice. The findings demonstrated that there was an inverse correlation and a significant relationship between life skills training and retrogressive cultural practices r=-116, -0.58, .595 respectively and p>0.05. The study recommends that the local government should continue with the fight against retrogressive cultural practices, schools should provide platform into different cultural practices and provide adequate time to teaching life skills to the adolescents to help them in transformation process. Community should get involved in fight against retrogressive cultural practices to enable adolescents achieve attitudinal, transformational and behavioral changes. Education policy makers to integrating transformative life skills training as compulsory in education sector.
From Fragmentation to Integration: Developing a Coherent Insurance Regulatory Framework for AfCFTA
Authors: Marangwanda Agripah
Published: September 2024

This study delivers a comprehensive analysis of insurance regulatory harmonization by examining the European Union’s Solvency II framework alongside the regional models of CIMA, EAC, and SADC. Employing a rigorous comparative case study approach, this research dissects the institutional frameworks, regulatory mechanisms, and policy strategies of these models to extract actionable insights for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Data were meticulously gathered from policy documents, academic literature, and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including regulators and industry leaders. The analysis reveals that AfCFTA stands to gain significantly from a regulatory framework that marries central oversight with local adaptability, akin to the EU model but nuanced for the African context. The study underscores the strategic value of integrating digital tools and fortifying regional bodies to enhance cross-border insurance activities. This research provides a critical foundation for developing a robust and cohesive regulatory framework under AfCFTA, addressing the complexities of regulatory fragmentation and advancing the creation of a resilient and integrated African insurance market
Использование искусственного интеллекта в бизнес-аналитике
Authors: Карцан И. Н. , Нуриев С. А.
Published: September 2024

Искусственный интеллект быстро преобразует область бизнес-аналитики, изменяя способ извлечения данных, принятия решений и управления затратами. Используя искусственный интеллект для анализа огромного количества информации, определения моделей и создания прогнозов, компании могут получить более глубокое понимание своих операций и принимать более точные решения. Эта статья исследует растущее влияние искусственного интеллекта в сфере бизнес-аналитики, сосредоточивая внимание на его преимуществах, основных приложениях и возникающих тенденциях. Исторически, бизнес-аналитика сильно зависела от статистических методов и ручной интерпретации данных для получения практичных выводов. Однако, рост искусственного интеллекта привел к значительному сдвигу в этом процессе, переходя от базового описательного анализа, который сосредоточен на обобщении прошлых событий, к прогностическому и предписывающему анализу. Этот передовой подход позволяет компаниям не только прогнозировать будущие результаты, но и рекомендовать наилучший вариант действий для достижения желаемых целей. По мере развития искусственного интеллекта, роль таких подходов в бизнес-аналитике должен расти, что позволит организациям повысить эффективность, улучшить процесс принятия решений и сохранить конкурентное преимущество на быстро развивающемся рынке.
Olmsted Syndrome in a 12-year-old Filipino Male: A Case Report and Future Directions
Authors: Pandapatan, MD Aznaida T. , Tan, MD Cindy J. , Tan, MD Joyce Anne S.
Published: September 2024

We report a case of a Filipino child who presented with yellowish hyperkeratotic plaques on the palms and soles with palmar transgredient extension to the wrists, a yellowish hyperkeratotic plaque over the coccygeal area, and brownish-black hyperkeratotic perianal plaques. Patient had delayed physical development and short stature, but no intellectual disability. Histopathologic examination showed palmoplantar keratoderma. These clinical findings of symmetrical palmoplantar keratoderma with periorificial keratotic plaques were consistent with Olmsted Syndrome.
Oral retinoids with topical keratolytics afforded significant improvement with increased hand mobility. Although there is no curative management for these patients, current experimental therapies like epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors and Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid-3 (TRPV3) antagonists are promising.
Olmsted Syndrome is a rare genodermatosis with 73 cases officially reported as of this writing. This is the first case to be reported from the Philippines.
Web reference decay: Passing the HTTP errors instead of quality information
Authors: Dundannanavar Akshaykumar , Hadagali Gururaj S.
Published: September 2024

Web resource links routinely fail, and the content of links might change suddenly and without notice. When referrals to online sites offer proof or supporting data, these web dynamics are harmful. Any hyperlink’s final content is susceptible to two phenomena: the link breaks (link rot) and the content changes from its original state (content drift). The combination of both effects is referred to as reference rot. This paper aims to determine the application of online citations, the number of lost web citations, and the process of recovering missing web citations through the application of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. According to the analysis, the Webology journal published 428 research articles between 2004 and 2020 that had 2,273 online citations. There are 1,260 (55.43%) accessible web citations out of the mentioned ones, whereas 1,013 (44.57%) are missing. There are 1,856 (81.65%) active web citations, up from 1,260 (55.43%) after an effort was made to retrieve 596 lost web citations using the Wayback Machine tool. That meant that the overall increase of the active URLs was 26.22%. The article presents a method for creating specific collections for online archiving in the future, even though web-archiving tools now take snapshots of websites in real time. The paper recommends that future curation standards for real-time web archiving shall include platform dynamics and cultural variations in link-sharing habits.
Crises and Stock Market Integration: Evidence from BRICS Countries
Authors: Suri Ritu , Gauba Sucheta , Chandran A Porchelvi
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the stock market integration in BRICS (a group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)  countries and explores the effect of two major events; COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine war on the stock market linkages of these countries. The study is based on weekly observations of BSE SENSEX (India), Bovespa Index (Brazil), MOEX Index (Russia), Shanghai Composite Index (China), and JSE All Share Index (South Africa) collected from Yahoo Finance and Wallstreet Journal from January 2016 to December 2023. We utilize multivariate DCC GARCH (dynamic conditional correlation) model to discern the time varying conditional correlations (TVCCs) between these equity markets. Thereafter, these TVCCs are regressed on the dummy variables to capture the existence of contagion effects among the stock markets of BRICS countries during these major events. The findings of this study indicate the existence of co-movement in the stock markets prices of BRICS countries during the sample period. We find existence of significant contagion effects among the BRICS countries during the COVID period. Results show a significant downfall in the TVCCs between BRICS stock market returns following the beginning of Russia - Ukraine war.
A relação entre crenças e práticas de leitura acadêmica dos alunos de Secretariado Executivo da Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Authors: Bispo dos Santos Maria Madalena , Gadioli Cavalcante Igor , Regina Paverchi Silvia
Published: September 2024

O tema deste estudo foi as crenças e as práticas de leitura acadêmica, a vista disso investigou-se: qual a relação entre as crenças e as práticas de leitura acadêmica dos discentes de Secretariado Executivo da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS)? Dessa forma, o objetivo geral consistiu em investigar a relação entre as crenças e as práticas de leitura acadêmica desses alunos. O estudo partiu de um levantamento teórico sobre crenças e práticas de leitura, possui uma abordagem qualitativa com natureza descritiva. Realizou-se entrevista semiestruturada com três discentes da turma de 2018 do curso de Secretariado Executivo pelo Google Meet. Observou-se que os entrevistados acreditavam que foram incentivados a ler durante a graduação pelos professores, porém havia outros fatores os quais frustravam e desmotivavam os acadêmicos que não conseguiam compreender a leitura, como excesso de formalidade, jargões, linguagem rebuscada, leitura densa, bem como a falta de tempo. Concluiu-se, ainda, que as práticas de leitura acadêmica são predominantemente influenciadas pelas crenças.
Análise dos setenta anos do "Dia da Secretária": um estudo das publicações na internet
Authors: De Fátima Paganini Juliana , Althaus Pereira Poliana , Camargo Mabia , Rocha Carla Marlana , Oliveira de Alencar Venan Lucas
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho realiza análises da construção identitária referente ao profissional de Secretariado Executivo a partir de oito imagens publicadas na internet, ao longo de setenta anos, em comemoração oficial da profissão. Os estudos foram realizados por meio da investigação netnográfica, com enfoque em imagens coletadas na internet a partir da década de 1950, data de início às comemorações do que ficou conhecido como o “Dia da Secretária”, e foi construído com apoio bibliográfico de autores que discutem os temas Performatividade (Butler, 1990), Interseccionalidade (Crewshaw, 2002) e Identidade (Moita Lopes, 2010) na era da internet e das Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação (TIDCs), destacando, também, a discussão sobre as relações de gênero e sexualidade intrínsecas à profissão de secretariado — o que despertou uma reflexão crítica sobre a percepção da sociedade acerca dessa profissão e contribuiu para a análise sobre a imagem do profissional em publicações nos meios de comunicação digital. Como resultados, ficaram evidenciados os processos de mudanças históricas no perfil profissional de Secretariado Executivo.
Atlantyk Północny a klimat Europy. Mechanizmy wpływu. Część 1
Authors: Marsz Andrzej , Styszyńska Anna
Published: September 2024

The work discusses the mechanisms operating within the climate system leading to variability and changes in the atmospheric climate over Europe. The first part discusses the operation of the main factor regulating the variability of atmospheric circulation, which is the North Atlantic thermohaline circulation (NA THC). The variability of NA THC, through its influence on the shaping of the mid-tropospheric circulation and the distribution of geopotential heights, determines the variability of the lower circulation, and thus the variability of climatic elements over Poland and Europe. The analysis showed that the variability of NA THC largely explains the variability of sunshine duration, air temperature and relative humidity, but does not satisfactorily explain the variability of other climatic elements.
The Arrival of the Tramway in Algeria: What Impacts on the City? Case Studies of the Oran and Constantine Tramways
Authors: Boudjeriou Mehdi , Kebiche Abdelhakim
Published: September 2024

With the introduction of tramway systems in major cities, the Algerian government aims to promote the urban transport sector and foster opportunities for development within the urban fabric through the transitions and effects of tramway projects. Oran and Constantine, the capital cities of Western and Eastern Algeria respectively, are two regional metropolises that catalyze dynamic growth in their surrounding territories by providing employment opportunities and essential services. The implementation of tramway lines in Oran and Constantine has led to several significant changes: an enhancement of the transportation network, a revitalization of neighborhoods traversed by the tramway, and shifts in mobility behaviors, particularly towards sustainability. By adopting a comparative approach and referring to fieldwork, this article attempts to identify the effects of the tramways on the cities of Oran and Constantine. The objective is to identify the transitions induced by the arrival of this new infrastructure, including socio-ecological, urban, and economic impacts, as well as impacts on urban transportation.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: A New Way of Seeing the World
Authors: Asst. Prof. Sonali Sagar Gholve  , Patil Pragati Prashant
Published: September 2024

Technologies such as (AR) Augmented Reality &(VR) Virtual Reality, which provide immersive digital experiences, interactive environments, simulation, and engagement, have completely changed how we approach learning. However, in order to meet the huge demand in education, these technologies which are still in the emerging stage need to be heavily customized and heavily invested in. This thorough analysis seeks to contextualize the last few years of development of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Education. For additional study, a total one thousand five hundred and thirty-six articles are chosen using text mining and theme analysis techniques. Based on earlier research on AR and VR in education, hypotheses were developed and are currently being processed and analysed to reveal the current development in literature via Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, applications, benefits, and future directions. The findings show that wearable technology has contributed significantly to the exponential expansion in the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality in education in recent years. Results also highlight the need for faster adoption and customization of these technologies in educational institutions, based on secondary data. An increasing number of educational applications for the learning process are emerging as Virtual and Augmented Realityexp and quickly. It is advised that researchers stay up to date on the gaps in AR and VR’s Changeover to education &develop practical adaptation strategies to maximize the benefits of these technological development with significant developments in high-speed transmission and processing, AR &VR are developing as Display Platforms for Next Generation for more intimate human-digital interactions. Nonetheless, matching the extraordinary Human Vision Performance while keeping Near the Eye Display module tiny and lightweight presents unprecedented hurdles for optical engineering. Fortunately, new advances in Holographic Optical Elements HOEs and Lithography Enable Devices present novel approaches to overcoming these challenges in Virtual and Augmented Reality which would otherwise be problematic with traditional optics
Design, Development and Evaluation of Smart Lighting System for Physically Challenged Person
Authors: Jerlou B. Sal
Published: September 2024

This study determined the effectiveness of the propose project smart home lighting system for physically disabled person. Specifically, it deals the main usage of the proposed project, its functionality, applicability, durability and safety and how this project works properly in other to help people as a new innovation. The project is tested out of 20 respondents that has knowledge regarding electricity, enough to understand the flow of the project its material used, functions, usage and how it works. The proposed project has a very good application. It helps physically disabled person to use the device even if they are alone without the help of others. Device allow users can customize lighting environment.
The conclusions are drawn based on the findings of the study. Enhanced control smart lighting systems provide individuals with physical disabilities the ability to control their lights using voice commands or mobile applications. Energy efficiency often incorporate energy-saving features, such as LED bulbs and automated scheduling. Physically impaired person this device had a very important usage by providing them with convenient and accessible control over their lighting environment. Future researchers are encouraged to conduct studies similar to the present investigation in their domain school..
Cigüeñas y grullas: un intento de comprender una etología propia mediante el concepto de la filopatría
Authors: Del Junco González Juan José
Published: September 2024

Este artículo analiza la investigación artística desarrollada en el proyecto Algunos esfuerzos por entender el concepto de la filopatría (o aquella cualidad según la cual algunos animales volvemos continuamente nuestro lugar de origen). Dicha investigación se efectúa a través de una metodología de producción transdisciplinaria que fusiona la praxis del proyecto artístico y la ornitología de campo. Teniendo en cuenta que la transdicisplinariedad ofrece el máximo gradiente en las metodologías de cruce, los resultados de la investigación se presentan extremadamente contaminados por ambas disciplinas, generando enunciados altamente miscibles que generan una singular dialéctica arte-ciencia con sus consecuentes citas de cooptación. El proyecto, expuesto en una galería madrileña en 2022, pertenece a un conjunto de trabajos que, de manera sistemática, atiende a unas constantes conceptuales y procedimentales tales como la cita a los modelos representacionales de la ciencia que estudia las aves, la vuelta atrás a los códigos y lenguajes de una ornitología pasada, el acercamiento a los enunciados del arte conceptual de finales de los años 60 y comienzo de los 70, la zona de confluencia entre la ornitología y el conceptual ortodoxo mediante el uso de los signos del producto editorial o la puesta en escena del modelo archivo. En el caso específico del proyecto que analizamos, se exponen unos supuestos estudios científicos sobre dos especies de aves —La cigüeña blanca (Ciconia ciconia) y la grulla común (Grus grus)— alegorizando su comportamiento filopátrico en la nidificación y migración para así, en un trastocamiento controlado, expresar aspectos subjetivos del autor en su vuelta continua a varios temas y constantes de trabajo. De esta manera se podría afirmar que éste, al intentar comprender la etología de las aves, atisba un entendimiento de la suya propia.
Evaluating animal models comprising additive genetic and maternal effects on growth traits in German Angora rabbit
Authors: Rahim Abdul , Rajaravindra K. Sri , Chaudhary Rajni , Chaturvedi Om Hari , Gowane Gopal R.
Published: September 2024

This investigation was carried out to estimate the genetic parameters for German Angora rabbits using most appropriate animal model comprising additive and maternal effects. The pedigree information and data on growth traits were collected from 5221 rabbits, which descended from 699 does and 294 bucks over a period of 21 yr (2001–2021) kept at Northern Temperate Regional Station, Garsa, Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), India. The average daily gain (ADG) and Kleiber ratio (KR) were calculated at different age intervals. Analyses were carried out by restricted maximum likelihood procedure fitting six animal models with various combinations of direct and maternal effects. The best model was evaluated on the basis of a likelihood ratio test. Analysis revealed that the model including both direct and maternal genetic effects along with permanent effect of the dam was most suitable for all traits except for body weight (BW) at 6th wk of age, ADG from 6th to 12th wk of age and KR associated to ADG from 12th to 18th wk of age. The direct heritability estimates from the best model were ranged from, 0.34±0.05 to 0.49±0.05 for BW; 0.19±0.04, to 0.46±0.06 for ADG and 0.21±0.04 to 0.41±0.05 for KR, respectively. Direct heritability estimates were overestimated when maternal effects were ignored. Maternal effects on BW declined from 0.49±0.04 at weaning to 0.06±0.03 at 12th wk of age and 0.09±0.04 at 18th wk of age. Correlations between direct and maternal effects ranged from −0.44±0.15 to−0.52±0.14 for body weights, indicating biological antagonism between these effects. Genetic correlations among various growth traits were positive and high, indicating scope for correlated response in later expressed traits. Analysis revealed that maternal additive influences were only important until weaning, whereas permanent environmental maternal influences were present in all growth traits considered in this study. The moderate estimates of heritability for growth traits and Kleiber ratio of rabbit in this study indicate that rates of genetic progress may be possible for these traits by selection under the standard management system.
Facilitation of lexical form or discourse relation: Evidence from contrastive pairs of discourse markers
Authors: Scholman Merel , Rohde Hannah , Demberg Vera
Published: September 2024

Research has shown that people anticipate upcoming linguistic content, but evidence regarding expectations of specific lexical markers is mixed. We use the Dutch pair of discourse markers "Aan de ene kant...Aan de andere kant" (“On the one hand...On the other hand”) and "Enerzijds...Anderzijds" (also equivalent to “On the one hand...On the other hand”) to test whether readers generate predictions of an upcoming upcoming contrast dependency based on the lexical marker for the first contrastive perspective, and whether such predictions focus on a lexical form or rather on a discourse relation. In a self-paced reading, we show that readers do generate expectations for upcoming discourse markers, but that these expectations are not specific to a lexical form. In an eye-tracking study, we replicate the facilitative effect of the first marker of a lexical pair on the processing of the second marker, and show that this effect occurs in immediate processing. These results establish expectation-driven effects at the discourse level in the earliest possible reading time measures, showing comprehenders’ awareness of the discourse dependency established by a discourse marker along with their flexibility in identifying and integrating discourse relations with different markers.
Deep learning and AI in reducing magnetic resonance imaging scanning time: advantages and pitfalls in clinical practice
Authors: Foti Giovanni , Longo Chiara
Published: September 2024

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful imaging modality, but one of its drawbacks is its relatively long scanning time to acquire high-resolution images. Reducing the scanning time has become a critical area of focus in MRI, aiming to enhance patient comfort, reduce motion artifacts, and increase MRI throughput. In the past 5 years, artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms, particularly deep learning models, have been developed to reconstruct high-resolution images from significantly fewer data points. These new techniques significantly enhance MRI efficiency, improve patient comfort and lower patient motion artifacts. Improving MRI throughput with lower scanning duration increases accessibility, potentially reducing the need for additional MRI machines and associated costs.
Several fields can benefit from shortened protocols, especially for routine exams. In oncologic imaging, faster MRI scans can facilitate more regular monitoring of cancer patients. In patients suffering from neurological disorders, rapid brain imaging can aid in the quick assessment of conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy, improving patient outcomes. In chronic inflammatory disease, faster imaging may help in reducing the interval between imaging to better check therapy outcomes. Additionally, reducing scanning time could effectively help MRI to play a role in emergency medicine and acute conditions such as trauma or acute ischaemic stroke.
The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of introducing deep learning reconstruction techniques to reduce MRI scanning times in clinical practice.
Tanggung Jawab Yuridis Atas Pengambilalihan Akun Instagram Oleh Pihak Lain Dalam Perspektif Hak Cipta
Authors: Ramadani Ahmad Ilkham , Budiarti Dwi , Humiati Humiati
Published: September 2024

Akun Instagram termasuk salah satu ciptaan seseorang atas dasar kemampuan berpikir kreativitasnya yang bersifat pribadi, akun Instagram termasuk salah satu program komputer dimana program komputer termasuk karya cipta yang dilindungi sesuai dalam Pasal 40 Ayat (1) Huruf s Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 28 Tahun 2014 Tentang Hak Cipta. Meskipun media sosial memberikan platform bagi pengguna untuk berinteraksi dan berbagi konten kepada pengikutnya namun media sosial tidak selamanya menjadi tempat yang aman untuk menyimpan informasi pribadi. Adanya bentuk pengambilalihan akun Instagram melibatkan satu pengguna untuk mengambil kendali, sementara atas akun Instagram pengguna lain dengan mengambil alih konten seperti postingan Instagram cerita, atau kehidupan, dan berinteraksi dengan pengikut akun asli. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk mengetahui bentuk tanggung jawab yuridis terhadap  pengambilalihan akun oleh pihak lain dan akibat hukum yang timbul terhadap pengambilalihan akun oleh pihak lain berdasarkan pasal 7 ayat (3) Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 28 Tahun 2014 tentang Hak Cipta. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian yuridis normatif, dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan kasus. Menurut hasil penelitian, yang diperoleh terkait tanggung jawab yuridis atas pengambilalihan akun instagram oleh pihak lain dalam perspektif hak cipta, terdapat hak eksklusif yang berarti bahwa orang lain tidak dapat menggunakan, menjual, atau mendistribusikan program komputer tersebut tanpa izin dari pemegang hak cipta. Akibat hukum yang ditimbulkan dari pengambilalihan akun Instagram yakni terjadi penipuan, penyebaran berita bohong dan sebagainya, yang intinya pada perbuatan pengambilalihan akun oleh pihak lain itu banyak merugikan bagi pemilik akun Instagram sendiri dan juga pada pengikutnya.
Consideraciones en relación al marco de Esquipulas II
Authors: FENAPES
Published: September 2024

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 42, No. 469-470, 1987: 817-818.
Evaluaciones de Esquipulas II ; La segunda fase de la reforma agraria ; Convergencia democrática ; Derechos humanos: comparecencia de un testigo del asesinato de Mons. Oscar A. Romero ; Amenazas contra el arzobispo de San Salvador
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: September 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 42, No. 469-470, 1987: 911-945.
Synthesis and characterization of a novel eight-membered cyclo-1,3,3,5,7,7-hexaphenyl-1,5-dibora-3,7-disiloxane and 4,4ˈ-bipyridine, 1D adduct
Authors: Bull Okpara Sergeant , Don-Lawson Chioma , Nweke-Maraizu Ugo
Published: September 2024

Simple adducts of cyclo-diboradisiloxanes (Lewis acid) and amines (Lewis base) have been reported in the literature. However, the method for the synthesis of an 8-membered cyclo-diboratetrasiloxane, as well as its adducts, was modified in this report to save cost and achieve new results. In the literature, the synthesis of cyclo-1,3,3,5,7,7-hexaphenyl-1,5-dibora-3,7-disiloxane (Ph6B2Si2O4) (3) has been reported using diphenylsilanediol and phenylboronic acid and a Dean-Stark apparatus for the removal of water. However, in this study, molecular sieves were used for the facile removal of water, and the crude product recrystallized from diethyl ether and petroleum ether (3:1 ratio) to give compound 3. Compound 3 was reacted with 4,4’-bipyridine in a mixture of diethyl ether and petroleum ether solvents at reflux to give a 1D polymer [Ph6B2Si2O4]·L1 (4). Furthermore, compound 4 was characterized with various characterization methods such as single-crystal XRD, nuclear magnetic resonance, and FT-IR spectroscopy. The single crystal X-ray diffraction studies shows that the title compound crystalizes in the triclinic crystal system in the centrosymmetric space group P-1, a = 10.9372(4) Å, b = 18.4221(6) Å, c = 19.4697(6) Å, α = 70.533(3)°, β = 86.476(3)°, γ = 88.517(3)°, V = 3691.6(2) Å3, Z = 2, T = 173.0 K, μ(MoKα) = 0.122 mm-1, Dcalc = 1.204 g/cm3, 21463 reflections measured (5.196° ≤ 2Θ ≤ 56.45°), 14525 unique (Rint = 0.0185, Rsigma = 0.0483) which were used in all calculations, the final R1 was 0.0721 (I > 2σ(I)) and wR2 was 0.2143 (all data)  with the 8-membered cyclo-1,3,3,5,7,7-hexaphenyl-1,5-dibora-3,7-disiloxane (Ph6B2Si2O4) (3) configuration.
Aqueous hydrotropes: An efficient and reusable catalyst for the synthesis of 3-carboxy-coumarin motifs at room temperature
Authors: Baviskar Pavan Devidas , Kale Arun Dinkar , Mahire Vilas Nana , Gosavi Swati Dnyaneshwarpuri , Dalal Dipak Sharadrao , Mahulikar Pramod Pandurang
Published: September 2024

The coumarin moiety plays an important role in the large number of natural products possessing different kinds of biological diversity. Coumarin carboxylic acids show a wide range of biological activities in the pharmaceutical and agricultural fields. Knoevenagel condensation is one of the important reaction pathways for synthesizing coumarin derivatives, and many methodologies have been developed to synthesize this class of compounds. A more environmentally friendly method of synthesizing 3-carboxy coumarins has been successfully carried out using 50% aqueous NaPTS hydrotropes at room temperature, along with various substituted 2-hydroxy benzaldehydes and Meldrum’s acid. This process involves Knoevenagel condensation followed by intramolecular cyclization, providing better product yields (78-95%).
Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of tetrazole containing 1,5-benzothiazepines as new anticancer, antitubercular, antibacterial, and antifungal agents
Authors: Suman Ashok Kumar , Anu Anu , Singh Bhawani
Published: September 2024

Heterocyclic scaffolds have attracted great attention of organic chemists and medicinal chemists, also because of their wide range of synthetic applicability and broad spectrum of biological profile. Therefore, in the present research work, a series of tetrazole containing 1,5-benzothiazepines have been synthesized for evaluation of their biological activities to determine the potential therapeutic profile of these compounds across various medicinal domains. Of the synthesized compounds, five compounds (6f, 8e, 8f, 8g, and 8h) have been screened for anticancer, antitubercular, antibacterial, and antifungal activities. After evaluation of these biological activities, it was found that these compounds possess very limited anticancer activity, moderate antibacterial and antifungal activity, and very strong antitubercular activity, which indicate their great pharmacological applications as subjects for future investigations of novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of tuberculosis.
IgG neutralization potential of COVISHIELD™ vaccinated individual’s sera after booster vaccination: Longitudinal and prospective cohort study
Authors: Jagadeesan Naveena , Kumar Praveen , Gowda Nandini Puttamasthi , Karur Kavitha , Nanjappa Manjunath Cholenalli , Kumari Prapulla , Kumar Harsha Tumkur
Published: September 2024

The novel SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has caused widespread human turmoil by posing challenges concerning infection prevention, disease diagnosis, and treatment. Several approved vaccines including Sinovac (CoronaVac), COVISHIELD™ (Oxford/AstraZeneca formulation), Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Sputnik V (Gamaleya), Covaxin (Bharat Biotech), Pfizer (BNT162b2), and others are being used to combat COVID-19. It is crucial to evaluate the kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to predict the possibility of reinfection and the longevity of vaccination protection. There is a lack of data on longitudinal humoral antibody dynamics following two and three doses of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination ChAdOx1-nCOV (COVISHIELDTM) in Indians. Thus, concerns about the efficacy of current vaccines have been raised by a sharp rise in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases caused by sub-variants of SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2) in communities that have received massive vaccinations. The relative immunogenicity and safety of various COVID-19 immunizations administered as a third (booster) dose are not well known. We examined the reactogenicity and immunogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccine as a third dose after two doses of COVISHIELDTM to produce data to optimize the selection of booster vaccinations. After three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, we evaluated the sera of COVISHIELDTM vaccine recipients for their ability to neutralize the virus. Primary immunization with two doses of COVISHIELDTM vaccine recipients provided significant protection against symptomatic disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 variants. A COVISHIELDTM vaccine booster vaccine recipient substantially increased protection. The immunization findings showed a significant difference (p ≥ 0.001) between the COVID-19 naive vaccine (n = 438) and the sera of COVID-19-positive recovered subjects (n = 371) who received three doses of COVISHIELDTM. Our findings reveal that anti-RBD antibodies persist over time, which may reduce the probability of reinfection. A three-dose vaccination (n = 53) increases defense against variations by noticeably increasing cross-neutralizing antibody titers. Particularly against variants with antibody escape mutations.
Identification of MSMEs' Decision in Using Digital Payment as Part of the Smart City Concept Implementation in Lhokseumawe City
Authors: Meutia Sri , Sofyan Diana Khairani , Maulana Tresnawan
Published: September 2024

Pada era saat ini yang sudah serba digital banyak masyarakat yang menggunakan berbagai produk digital payment, Digital payment memudahkan masyarakat, khususnya pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM), dalam melakukan transaksi yang lebih cepat, aman, dan efisien. Hal ini menjadi sangat relevan dalam upaya pengembangan konsep smart city yang mengedepankan penggunaan teknologi untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat di perkotaan Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui jenis digital payment yang paling diminati dan faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi keputusan UMKM di kota Lhokseumawe dalam menggunakan digital payment sebagai media transaksi non tunai. Penelitian ini menggunakan quisioner dalam pengambilan data. Sampel penelitian ini adalah UMKM di kota lhokseumawe yang menggunakan digital payment sebagai metode pemabayaran sebanyak 100 sampel dapat diolah dengan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Hasil penelitian ini yaitu dari 100 UMKM yang menjadi responden yang menggunakan digital payment di kota lhokseumawe, jenis digital payment yang paling diminati adalah BSI Mobile (44%), QRIS (38%), DANA (14%) dan Shopepay (4%). Faktor yang mempengaruhi keputusan UMKM dalam menggunakan digital payment dikota lhokseumawe diantaranya persepsi pengaruh sosial, persepsi kemudahan dan persepsi resiko.
The Seasonal Variations in Hydrological Factors in the Activity Zones: An Essential Examination of the Ecosystem in Badagry Creek, Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: B. O. Ayo-Dada  , G.A. Lameed
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The season is a pivotal representative in ascertaining the health status of a coastal ecosystem in a changing climate condition. The physico-chemical parameters of Badagry Creek were spatially and temporally investigated for twelve months (July 2017 to May 2018 for dry and wet seasons). Water samples were collected bi-monthly from nine stations, grouped into five activity zones during the water flow, covering upper, middle and lower courses. Seasonal variations in the physicochemical characteristics of Badgry Creek were found to be significantly different (<0.05) in salinity, phosphate, total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), depth, and dissolved oxygen (DO). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA and Spearman correlation at α₀.₀₅.
The wet season had greater values of conductivity (551.27±79.09µS/cm; 412.77±42.7µS/cm) , pH (7.43±0.39: 7.41±0.41), salinity (5.04±1.11ppt: 1.22±0.40ppt), DO (6.72±0.26: 5.39±0.58mg/l), and chloride (Cl̉ˉ, 684.51±82.50 µmol/L: 674.22±73.44 µmol/L) than the dry season respectively. An increase in salinity during the wet season indicates the seawater intrusion and the waste discharge effluents from domestic and aquaculture processes into the stream from the higher course. Significant differences were observed between the Aquaculture (AQ) and Aquaculture combined Dredging (AQ_DG) zone for Sulphate and Chloride (Clˉ).
The Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) varied significantly between zones; they were 3.12±0.74mg/l in the Aquaculture zone (AQ) to 4.00±0.42 mg/l in the Domestic Waste (DW) zone and 2.10± 0.5 mg/l in the Aquaculture and Dredging (AQ_DG) zone to 19.2±9.44 mg/l in the Domestic Waste (DW) zone, respectively. The Highest value of TOM in DW station indicates anthropogenic effluents from domestic waste in this zone.  The seasons were used to describe variations in Badagry Creek's physicochemical parameter values because the wet season noted higher parameter values, which may be related to an influx of water from the upper to the lower course.
Dissemination of Digital Marketing and Branding Products at Mia Coffee Managers at Ma'had Ihya' Al Ahmadi, Kampung Sungai Kelambu, Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Meylianingrum Kurniawati , Angelica Zahwa , Rahayu Yayuk Sri
Published: September 2024

MIA Coffee is a business venture owned by Maahad Ihya Al Ahmadi in Kampung Sungai, Kelambu, Selangor, Malaysia. The management of MIA Coffee comes from staff and teachers at the same school. However, this business wants to be developed so that people outside the Islamic boarding school can enjoy it. Therefore, it is necessary to have skills in digital marketing and branding of Islamic products. The method used in this service uses service learning activities, where students of the International KKM UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang provide training related to courses taught by lecturers who are experts related to this. The result of this service is the understanding of the administrators and the opening of MIA Coffee for the community around the Islamic boarding school. The limitation of this community service is that it has not been included in creating social media and marketplaces to implement the results of digital marketing and Islamic product branding dissemination.
Observatorio MAPFRE de Finanzas Sostenibles: Medición del Impacto Social de las Empresas
Authors: Consejo Académico OMFS
Published: September 2024

At the recent academic council of the MAPFRE Sustainable Finance Observatory, the challenges and strategies for measuring the social impact of companies, aimed at investors, employees and clients, were addressed. The importance of collaboration and social responsibility is underlined, highlighting the essential role that companies play in society, and the growing need to adopt business practices that are transparent and ethical.
Accounting Regulations in Poland: Do They Work or Should They Be Improved? A Survey Among Accountants and Other Professionals
Authors: CIESLAK Marek
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study was to find out the opinions of accountants, people professionally involved in finance, managers of business units and working in other departments of business units on the accounting regulations in force in Poland. A large part of the regulations governing broadly understood accounting is introduced at the international level, and those introduced at the national level are often inspired by international solutions. It is not possible to consult them widely with the community, so getting to know the opinions of the people they concern becomes particularly important. The study was conducted in the form of an anonymous survey. The results of the survey indicate that the majority of those involved directly or indirectly in accounting believe that accounting needs improvement. A very small proportion of respondents felt that accounting does not need improvement. Accounting regulations are perceived as ambiguous, allowing for arbitrary decisions, and unfortunately perceived as not good due to little convergence with tax regulations. Respondents also noted the problem of falsification of financial statements, indicating that they had encountered or heard of falsification of accounts. At the same time, an equally large group of respondents considers financial statements to be as reliable as necessary.
Financial Controlling Tasks in Financing Companies of Various Sizes
Authors: BUETTNER Tobias
Published: September 2024

In today’s business world, local businesses are under constant pressure to reduce costs and streamline operations. As the Chairman of the Board of a medium-sized German company, I experience on a daily basis how important financial controlling has become in the financing of companies of different sizes. In the first part, I will discuss financial control as a part of the company and list its tasks. In the second part of this short paper, I will present the tools that can be used in financial controlling, followed by the different practices in small, medium and large companies, supported by short practical examples.
PELESTARIAN BUDAYA LOKAL MELALUI PEKAN GAWAI DAYAK DI KABUPATEN SINTANG
Authors: Emiliani Nindy Diana Rusega Sim
Published: September 2024

Berkembangnya dunia global secara tidak langsung sudah menggeser makna kebudayaan lokal di dalam masyarakat. Dengan masuknya sistem kerja dan pemikiran yang lebih modern menjadikan sistem hidup masyarakat yang tradisional sudah berganti. Meskipun gaya hidup masyarakat menjadi lebih modern, bukan berarti kebudayaan lokal yang tradisional tidak dilestarikan dan ditinggalkan begitu saja. Kajian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk memahami pelestarian budaya lokal melalui Pekan Gawai Dayak di Kabupaten Sintang. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan studi literasi. Melalui studi literasi, peneliti mengumpulkan informasi-informasi yang relevan dari berbagai sumber, seperti jurnal, portal berita dan media sosial. Hasil kajian menemukan bahwa, Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Sintang bersama Dewan Adat Dayak Kabupaten Sintang melakukan pergelaran budaya berupa Pekan Gawai Dayak sebagai salah satu upaya pelestarian budaya lokal. Dalam pelaksanaannya, Pekan Gawai Dayak menyajikan berbagai kegiatan budaya lokal masyarakat Dayak di Kabupaten Sintang. Upaya pelestarian budaya lokal bukan hal yang tidak mungkin dilakukan, karena antusias masyarakat selalu tinggi setiap Pekan Gawai Dayak dilaksanakan. Maka dari itu, perlu inovasi dan pembenahan lokasi kegiatan guna mendorong partisipasi masyarakat sebagai peserta dan penikmat pergelaran budaya oleh Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Sintang.
PENYELENGGARAAN TATA NASKAH DINAS DI LINGKUNGAN PEMERINTAH KECAMATAN
Authors: Fitriani Aida
Published: September 2024

The Sintang District Government along with the Village Government and Village Government in Sintang District face several problems, especially in the field of official manuscripts. Indications of this can be seen from the way official manuscripts are typed, the use of headers, the installation of signboards, both the District Government and the Village Government and Village Government, have not fully referred to the Sintang Regent Regulation Number 22 of 2006 concerning Guidelines for Official Manuscripts within the Sintang Regency Government.