bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENSURING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF PUBLIC FINANCES IN THE CONDITIONS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INSTABILITY
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi National University, KHRUSHCH Nila , NIANKO Lіudmila ,   University of Economics and Entrepreneurship
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the article is research and assessment of the stability of public finances as a component of the financial system of the state in conditions of instability. Early detection of threats to the stability of economic development and timely prevention of crisis situations is one of the most important long-term goals of the economic policy of the government of any country. The theoretical aspects of the public finance system are considered, namely: their essence, functions and structure, as well as the modern public finance system of Ukraine, its structure and component links. Public finance is a key component of the financial system of Ukraine, which owns more than half of all financial resources and includes various financial institutions that implement the functions of the state. Ensuring public finances is an institutional process, which consists in the implementation of structural transformations of their components to ensure the effective accumulation and distribution of public financial resources in accordance with the priorities of the country’s socio-economic development. The practical aspects of the application of modern tools for assessing the sustainability of public finances in the conditions of Ukraine are revealed. The evolution of approaches to defining the concept of “sustainability” is presented. The multi-functionality of public finances determines their extensive structure, the main component of which is the State budget. The article analyzes the implementation of the State Budget of Ukraine for nine years (2013-2021), as a key component of public finances and one of the criteria for their sustainability, and determines the level of the budget deficit and its share in GDP. It is shown that the budget indicators almost correspond to the European criteria for the sustainability of the public finance system. A manifestation of the instability of the state’s financial position is, as a rule, an unlimited increase in the relative value of the state debt (no more than 60% of GDP). An inevitable consequence of the instability of public finances is hyperinflation and/or the state’s refusal to service its obligations (default). Based on calculations, it was found that the level of the state debt met these requirements only in 2019 and 2021. The need to maintain the ratio of public debt to GDP at a constant level to ensure financial stability is argued by the fact that the amount of public debt, which is constantly growing, may soon reach a certain limit, which will be perceived as the solvency threshold.
The Effect of Schools Principal Supervision and Moderated Work Motivation Online Learning Methods on the Performance of Teachers of SMAN 25 Tangerang Regency
Authors: Cepih Cepih , Sawitri Peni
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze (1) Principal's supervision of teacher performance at Sman 25 Tangerang Regency (2) teacher performance motivation on teacher performance results at Sman 25 Tangerang Regency (3) Online learning on teacher performance results at SMAN 25 Tangerang Regency. This study uses quantitative methods and uses a questionnaire as a research instrument. The data were collected from 56 respondents from teachers at 25 district of Tangerang. The collected data were then analyzed using simple linear regression analysis methods and multiple linear regression analysis using a quantitative approach. The results of the analysis show that (1) the principal's supervision variable (X1) has a partial significant effect on teacher performance. This is indicated by the value of the regression coefficient (X1) of 0.000 <0.05 (2) The variable of teacher work motivation (X2) has a significant effect on teacher performance. This is shown by the regression coefficient value of X2 of 0.036 <0.05 and ( 3) The online learning variable (X3) has a significant effect on performance, as can be seen from the regression coefficient (X3) of 0.000 <0.05, which has a positive effect on teacher performance results. The principal's supervision variable, work motivation, online learning is obtained a calculated F value of 57.819 with a significant number (P value) of 0.000 meaning that the principal's supervision variable, work motivation, online learning has a significant influence simultaneously on the teacher performance variable.
The Effect of Knowledge, Work Experience, and Work Spirit on Performance of Employees PT. Adira Dinamika Multifinance Pasuruan
Authors: Luluk Maliyah Parmei , Setiadi Pompong B. , Rahayu Sri
Published: May 2023

As the relationship management perspective has been criticized and contradicting for focusing too much on individual entities, two parallel research tracks encourage business practices to view relational exchanges from a systems perspective. These two literary streams exist across the performance domain, sales force customization, sales force management, and sales to domain. The sales process can be seen as an episodic and non-linear exchange involving a large number of stakeholders. Our systematic review of the sales literature reveals a rich science that parallels the above characteristics. At the same time, this research fails to integrate management school perspectives or to identify links that illustrate the foundations of neoliberalism and improved the welfare states. We aim to develop a middle-class theory of the well-being of the sales ecosystem by combining the sales performance and performance of the sales ecosystem that can be targeted to this emerging of increasing the sales insurance product
Does The Owner Characteristic Affect Sustainability Disclosure And Firm’s Performace? (Empirical Evidence From The Indonesia Stock Exchange)
Authors: Andesto Ronny , Maftuh Ahnan Zuhal , Saebani Akhmad
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the characteristics of ownership (institutional, foreign, and government) on the sustainability disclosure level and its implications for firm performance. The population of this study is all companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2016-2020. Purposive sampling was used to determine the sample. Data from 35 companies were obtained for hypothesis testing. Path analysis with SPSS v. 25 is used to data processing. The results show that the institutional ownership has a significant and positive effect on the level of sustainability disclosure. Meanwhile, the foreign and government ownership have significant and negative effect on the level of sustainability disclosure. Furthermore, the institutional, foreign, government ownership and sustainability disclosure level have no significant effect on firm performance.
Impact of the Work Environment and Workload During the Covid-19 Pandemic on Teacher Performance (Case Study at SMA Negeri Kab. Tangerang)
Authors: Sunayah Sunayah , Akhirson Armaini
Published: May 2023

This study examines how during the Covid-19 pandemic, changes in the work environment and workload have an impact on teacher performance. The scope of the research was conducted on teachers of physics, chemistry, and biology at SMA Negeri Kab. Tangerang, which was accredited A with a population of 123 and obtained 94 samples through the random sampling technique. The data used is primary data through the distribution of questionnaires to respondents after testing the quality of the instrument, namely the validity and reliability test. Test the quality of the data using the classical assumption test and hypothesis testing with multiple linear regression. The results showed that the work environment 39.7% had a significant impact, the workload 62.7% had a significant impact, as well as the work environment and workload simultaneously 80.9% had a significant impact.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome among Iraqi Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.
Authors: Al-Rawi Ziad S. , Gorial Faiq I. , Ali Wafi H.
Published: May 2023

Back ground: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common chronic musculo-skeletal disorder resulting in chronic widespread pain impacting on quality life.Objectives: To assess the relationship between FMS and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and to evaluate the predictors of this relationship if present.Patients and Methods: One hundred Iraqi KOA patients and 100 healthy controls were included in this cross-sectional study. Full history was taken and complete clinical examination was done for all patients. Baseline characteristics [age, sex, duration, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, family history (Hx) of KOA, smoking history, and drug history.] were also documented. Laboratory analysis included complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), thyroid stimulation hormone, serum calcium, serum alkaline phosphatase, serum phosphate, and anti-nuclear antibody were done for all patients. X-rays of both Knees was taken for patients and was graded according Kellgren and Lawrence scale. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for classification and reporting osteoarthritis of the knees were applied on both groups. Individuals in both groups were assessed for FMS and the American College of Rheumatology 1990 Criteria for fibromyalgia were applied for both groups. Comparative statistics were done using Chi square test for categorical variables and students' independent 2 samples (t) test for continuous variables.Results: FMS was present in 26 of 100(26%) KOA patients compared to 7(75%) of 100 of controls [odd ratio (OR)=4.6(95% CI(1.92-11.35),p=0.001]. Frequencies of associated features (headache, sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and parasthesia) were significantly more in patients than that of controls (P<0.05). Longer duration of KOA, higher waist circumference, and positive family Hx of FMS were significant associates with FMS in the patient group (P<0.05). However no significant association was found with age, sex, BMI, grade of KOA, drugs taken marital status, and increased ESR.Conclusions: FMS was significantly increased in Iraqi patients with KOA compared to controls. Longer disease duration of KOA, large waist circumference and family history of FMS were significant predictors.
Phantom Limb and pain after traumatic lower extremity amputation.
Authors: Hnoosh Adnan H.
Published: May 2023

Background: Pain after amputation is a common squeal, patients often have a phantom limb sensation too, which can be painful or painless.Objectives: This study describes the sensations and pain reported by patients after traumatic amputation of unilateral lower limb as well as the incidence and epidemiology of those sensations.Patients and methods: A retrospective study of 118 patients who underwent lower limb amputation due to trauma. Patients scheduled for interview by means of a standard questionnaire and examined, days, weeks, months, years, after surgery about limb pain, phantom limb sensations, stump pain, back and shoulder pain .Results: Statistical analysis revealed that the incidence of non-painful sensation was the commonest and more frequent than phantom limb pain. Back pain disturbing the amputee more than phantom limb pain. Phantom pain was significantly less common in patients with below knee amputation than above it.Conclusion: Phantom limb pain and shoulder and back pain problems warranting further clinical attention and analysis.
Professorinnen an Kunst- und Musikhochschulen im Spannungsfeld zwischen Theorie und Praxis: Der Einfluss informeller Praktiken und künstlerischer Feldlogiken
Authors: Kramer Ricarda , Leser Julia , Paulitz Tanja , Wagner Leonie
Published: May 2023

Kunst- und Musikhochschulen sind noch immer eine Leerstelle in der empirischen Hochschulforschung. Dieser Beitrag stellt wesentliche Ergebnisse in Bezug zu Fragen von Anerkennung und Marginalisierung von Frauen auf Professuren an deutschen Kunst- und Musikhochschulen auf Basis einer qualitativen Interviewstudie vor, in der Professorinnen künstlerischer Hochschulen in Deutschland zu ihren Erfahrungen befragt wurden. Im Zentrum der Analyse stehen dabei der Einfluss des Spannungsfeldes von Theorie und Praxis und der Einfluss künstlerischer Feldlogiken und informeller Praktiken auf Anerkennungs- bzw. Marginalisierungsmechanismen. Auf theoretischer Ebene knüpft der Beitrag an die praxistheoretisch orientierte wissenschaftssoziologische Geschlechterforschung an und erweitert die Analyse der kulturellen Praxis des doing gender while doing science. Die vorliegenden Ergebnisse können dabei als wissenschaftliche Basis für eine Sensibilisierung für die hochschultypspezifischen Kulturen und Mechanismen der Marginalisierung von Professorinnen dienen.
The Future of Malaysian SMEs in the Digital Economy
Authors: Abd Shukor Rijal , Mooi Wah Kian , Ibrahim Jafni Azhan
Published: May 2023

Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are advancing towards the reception of the Industry Revolution (IR4.0), where the digital economy is part of its elements. The critical concern is the absence of innovative abilities just like the intelligence of the SMEs, which prompts confusion and lack of understanding on how the reception of such advancements could upgrade organisations' activities and advantage SMEs in the end. The impact of digitalisation on the economy worldwide has been tremendous and unbalanced. This paper discusses methodologies, not whether SMEs should acknowledge digitalisation but how digital economies can enhance their practicality while immediately resolving the issues. It outlines the digital economy in its current stage, overviews the high-level scene in Malaysia and draws out key game plan ideas for SMEs to take on digitalisation as a fundamental piece of their business continuity structure. It is an attempt to see the importance of the digital economy, which is still without conviction characterised by confirming the digital economy's impacts that benefit SMEs and investigating how the digital economy might have tackled the performing multiple tasks vortex, notwithstanding the absence of financial resources. Based on past research and analysis of several publications, this paper will permit a more insightful understanding of the significance of Malaysian SMEs to be modernised through an organised deployment of the economic digitalisation exercises that ensure business sustainability and endure the unpredictability of pandemic consequences.
A method to reduce false positives in a patent query
Authors: Van Der Pol Johannes , Rameshkoumar Jean-Paul
Published: May 2023

The aim of this paper is to present a method that allows researchers and analysts to reduce the number of false positives in a patent query. Patents are not only used for prior art searches but increasingly for competitive analyses and the analysis of the evolution of technology. When these cases focus on specific technological domains, non-experts will aim to identify patents related to their focus technology. In certain cases, this can require complex queries to contain thousands of patents. It then becomes difficult to identify false positives. We present a method that allows researchers and analysts to refine their queries on large datasets.
TINJAUAN PENGGUNAAN SUPLEMEN MULTIVITAMIN-MINERAL DAN HERBAL PADA ALOPESIA AREATA: LAPORAN KASUS
Authors: Rumawas Marina Astrid , Angelia Ferina
Published: May 2023

Alopesia areata telah dikenal sejak 20 abad yang lalu, namun sampai saat ini penyebab pasti belum diketahui. Pengobatan terhadap alopesia areataAA banyak macamnya, baik pengobatan topikal, injeksi intralesi atau , sistemik, dll. Setiap dokter berusaha memberikan pengobatan sesuai dengan teori-teori etiologi yang dianutnya. Tujuan dari laporan kasus ini untuk menelaah penggunaan suplemen multivitamin dan mineral serta herbal pada kasus alopesia areataAA. Seorang laki-laki berusia 18 tahun datang ke rumah sakit (RS) untuk kontrol berkala atas keluhan kebotakan yang dialaminya. Pasien terdiagnosis alopesia areata (AA) sejak 3 tahun yang lalu. Selama rawat jalan, pasien pernah mendapatkan terapi injeksi kortikosteroid intralesi (KIL) dan topikal, laser diode, minoksidil 2% topical solusio, methisoprinol oral, antivirus oral, serta berbagai supplemen multivitamin dan mineral per oral. Meskipun pengetahuan terkait peran mikronutrien dan herbal pada alopesia areataAA terus berkembang, tetapi bukti ilmiah belum cukup untuk dapat dijadikan suatu rekomendasi klinis definitif seperti anjuran pemeriksaan kadar nutrien dalam darah secara rutin atau suplementasi sebagai terapi alopesia areata AA. Oleh karena itu, klinisi perlu memberikan edukasi yang baik kepada pasien terkait penggunaan suplemen dan bahan herbal untuk terapi alopesia areatapenyakit kulit.
Síndrome de Meigs: Relato de Caso
Authors: Santos Pedro Hugo Gouveia Azevedo dos , Nunes Paulo Henrique Silva , Lima Letícia Raabe Mota de , Dias Vinicius Quintanilha Gomes , Matos Mariana Ferreira , Matos Leandro Rodrigo Pereira de , Assunção Robson Caetano Guedes , Castro Neto Heládio Feitosa e
Published: May 2023

Introdução: A síndrome de Meigs é uma condição clínica rara, definida como a associação de derrame pleural, ascite e fibroma ovariano, com resolução dos sintomas após a ressecção do tumor. Relato do caso: Paciente, sexo feminino, 56 anos, com tosse seca, associada à hiporexia, perda de peso e dispneia progressiva durante um mês. Radiografia de tórax e posteriormente tomografia de tórax mostraram derrame pleural volumoso à direita, sendo realizada toracocentese com drenagem de 2.500 ml de líquido seroso, sugestivo de exsudato. Ao exame, observou-se massa palpável em hipogástrio, com limite superior em cicatriz umbilical. Exames de imagem mostram formação expansiva sólida de possível origem ovariana esquerda e presença de líquido ascítico. A paciente foi submetida à histerectomia total com salpingo-ooforectomia bilateral e ressecção da massa pélvica. No intraoperatório, o exame por congelação foi sugestivo de fibroma ovariano. O histopatológico da peça cirúrgica confirmou fibroma ovariano medindo 13,0 x 12,5 x 7,5 cm e o exame citopatológico do líquido ascítico foi negativo para células neoplásicas. A paciente evoluiu em bom estado geral com resolução do derrame pleural e da ascite e segue sem recorrência dos sintomas. Conclusão: O diagnóstico definitivo é feito pela confirmação histológica de fibroma ovariano e resolução dos sintomas após a remoção da tumoração. A dispneia pode ser o sintoma inicial e o marcador tumoral CA-125 pode estar elevado. O prognóstico costuma ser bom e as chances de recidiva são mínimas.
HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PELAJARAN BIOLOGI MELALUI METODE PEMBELAJARAN DEMONSTRASI
Authors: Serasi Br. Ginting
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk: meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada pelajaran Biologidi kelas X MIA – 2 melalui Metode Pembelajaran Demonstrasi di SMA Negeri 1 Kutalimbaru Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah Metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan menggunakan 2 siklus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMA Negeri 1 Kutalimbaru  sebanyak 34 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk memperoleh data adalah menggunakan test, angket  dan observasi. Rentang nilai untuk tes  adalah 1-100. Instrumen yang di gunakan untuk pengelolaan data adalah menggunakan perhitungan jumlah rata-rata siswa yang tuntas, persentase jumlah siswa yang belum tuntas dan persentase jumlah siswa yang sudah tuntas. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan hasil belajar dengan menerapkan Metode pembelajaran demonstrasi dengan hasil sebagai berikut: (1) terdapat peningkatan rata-rata hasil belajar siswa, dimana pada test awal rata-rata hasil belajar siswa adalah 43,23, pada siklus I meningkatkan menjadi 66,18 kemudian pada siklus II meningkat lagi menjadi 77,65, terdapat peningkatan jumlah siswa yang tuntas, dimana pada test awal jumlah siswa yang tuntas hanya 0%, meningkat menjadi 64,71% pada siklus I kemudian meningkat lagi menjadi 88,24% pada siklus II, terdapat penurunan jumlah siswa yang tidak tuntas, dimana pada test awal jumlah siswa yang tidak tuntas mencapai 100%, pada siklus I menjadi 35,29% kemudian pada siklus II menurun lagi menjadi 11,76% dengan kata lain hanya 4 siswa saja yang memperoleh nilai 60 dan selebihnya (30) siswa memperoleh nilai 70 dan di atas 70.
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM (IPA) MELALUI STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH
Authors: Mangala Simanjuntak
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk: Meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) di Kelas IX-B melalui strategi pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah di SMP Negeri 42 Medan Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah Metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan menggunakan 2 siklus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas   IX-B  SMP Negeri 42 Medan sebanyak 32 orang. Teknik yang digunakan untuk memperoleh data adalah menggunakan test, angket  dan observasi. Rentang nilai untuk tes  adalah 1-100. Teknik analisa data yang digunakan adalah menggunakan perhitungan jumlah nilai rata-rata siswa, persentase jumlah siswa yang tuntas dan persentse jumlah siswa yang belum tuntas. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan hasil belajar dengan menerapkan strategi pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah dengan hasil sebagai berikut: (1) terdapat peningkatan rata-rata hasil belajar siswa, dimana pada tes awal rata-rata hasil belajar siswa adalah 30,63, pada siklus I meningkatkan menjadi 64,69 kemudian pada siklus II meningkat lagi menjadi 75,63 (2) terdapat peningkatan jumlah siswa yang tuntas, dimana pada tes awal jumlah siswa yang tuntas hanya 0%, meningkat menjadi 53,13% pada siklus I kemudian meningkat lagi menjadi 87,5% pada siklus II, (3) terdapat penurunan jumlah siswa yang tidak tuntas, dimana pada tes awal jumlah siswa yang tidak tuntas mencapai 100%, pada siklus I menjadi 46,87% kemudian pada siklus II menurun lagi menjadi 12,5% dengan kata lain hanya 4 siswa yang memperoleh nilai di bawah 70 dan selebihnya (28) siswa memperoleh di atas 70.
АНАЛІЗ СТРУКТУРИ ЕКСПОРТНО-ІМПОРТНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ УКРАЇНИ ЗА 2022 Р. У ПОРІВНЯННІ ДО МИНУЛИХ ПЕРІОДІВ ТА ШЛЯХИ ЇЇ ВІДНОВЛЕННЯ
Authors: Максимук А.О. , Мрочко С.Я.
Published: May 2023

Проаналізовано структуру та динаміку змін експортно-імпортної діяльності України за 2013 р. - довоєнний період, 2021 р. – період тихої війни та 2022 р. - період повномасштабного вторгнення. Виявлено основні причини падіння показників експорту і імпорту у 2022 р. у розрізі структури товарів, валову частку цих причин сформовано військовими чинниками: географічним обмеженням, відсутністю виробничих потужностей, падінням платоспроможності та залежністю у зовнішньоекономічному секторі від агресора Російської Федерації. Всі ці причини проаналізовані на базі фактичних даних із аналізом торговельного балансу та за допомогою коефіцієнту покриття імпорту експортом. Детально досліджено структуру товарного експорту та імпорту у розрізі галузей. Розроблено пропозиції щодо відновлення та стабілізації зовнішньоекономічної ситуації України у воєнний період.
A Perspective on Conservation and Development
Authors: Mishra Charudutt , Murali Ranjini , Agvaantseren Bayarjargal , Alexander Justine , Fiechter Matthias , Jumabay Kubanych , Kabaeva Benazir , Nawaz Muhammad , Shahzad Tayyab , Suryawanshi Kulbushansingh , Tursunkulova Bermet , Uulu Ulukbek , Sharma Koustubh
Published: May 2023

Since the industrial revolution, the predominant model of economic development hasinvolved economies of scale and unsustainable exploitation of natural resources,leading to environmental degradation and the ongoing mass extinction of species. The environmental impacts of this development-for(the sake of)-development model led to biodiversity conservation efforts that can be described as conservation-for (the sake of)-conservation approach involving protected areas maintained free of humans. This approach subsequently expanded to include development-for-conservation efforts that integrated local community welfare into conservation programs. These conservation approaches helped make socio-ecological gains, but have failed to address planetary environmental degradation. Here, we outline a development approach for the earth’s last-remaining biodiversity rich areas, focusing on economies of value rather than scale, and relying on conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of ecosystem services. This conservation-for-development model is an attempt to bring humanity and nature closer, and move away from nature–people dualism that has characterized economic development and biodiversity conservation so far.
Column Chromatography Fractionation and Antioxidant Activity of Passiflora foetida Leaves
Authors: Triadisti Nita , Zamzani Irfan
Published: May 2023

Available synthetic antioxidants have been reported to have mutagenic and toxic effects. On the other hand, natural antioxidants show their superiority as they are not or less toxic. Passiflora foetida has the potential as an antioxidant, but the investigation of the antioxidant activity of the P. foetida chromatography column fraction has not been reported. This studied aims to investigate the antioxidant activity of the column chromatographic fractions of P. foetida leaves. An antioxidant assay using the DPPH and FRAP methods. The extraction was carried out by graded maceration, then fractionation using column chromatography. The antioxidant activity test was carried out using the DPPH and FRAP methods. Thin Layer Chromatography analysis was performed to determine the chromatogram pattern. The EC50 using DPPH method from n-hexane extract: 129.035 µg/mL, ethyl acetate extract: 206.398 µg/mL, methanol extract: 97.453 µg/mL, while the EC50 using FRAP method from n-hexane extract: 67.851 µg/mL, ethyl acetate extract : 68.981 µg/mL, and methanol extract: 58.787 µg/mL. Column chromatography fractions have antioxidant activity, with FMetPF6 as the fraction with the best activity, with percent inhibition 41.85±1.96 at concentration 25 µg/mL (DPPH), and with percent antioxidant activity 26.03±0.84 at concentration 9 µg/mL (FRAP). Passiflora foetida leaves have great potential as an antioxidant; both the extract and its fractions have antioxidant activity. The FMetPF6 has the best activity compare to other extracts and fractions. Further analysis to determine the various compounds in FMetPF6 using LC-MS/MS will facilitate the active compound's isolation.
Acute Toxicity of Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System of Ipomoea reptans Poir Leaves Extract on Female Wistar Rats
Authors: Putri Cynthia Astiti , Hayati Farida , Chabib Lutfi , Pangestu Muhammad Iqbal
Published: May 2023

Ipomoea reptans Poir has many health benefits, such as decreasing blood glucose and as an antioxidant. Self-nano emulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) are an innovation in pharmaceutical technology that minimizes drug molecules and maximizes surface area, thus increasing drug absorption. This study aimed to investigate SNEDDS of I. reptans acute toxicity in female Wistar rats. An acute toxicity test was done using a limit test of OECD 423. Female Wistar rats were divided into control and treatment groups, with three animals for each group being used per step. No animals died after they were given SNEDDS of I. reptans leaves extract at a dose of 2000 mg/kg. No toxic effect was detected at clinical examination and histopathology of the organ. SNEDDS of I. reptans leaves extract had an LD50 cut-off value of 5000 mg/kg.
Upaya Pengembangan Produk Unggulan Desa melalui Pelatihan Pengolahan Susu di Desa Ciporeat
Authors: Ritonga Utan Sahiro , Faturochman Hadi Yusuf , Triputra Sutadi
Published: May 2023

Mozzarella cheese and yogurt are dairy products that are popular in the community. However, not many people know how to make these products, so training is needed to improve community skills in making mozzarella cheese and yogurt for business opportunities for the community. The training was conducted on PKK member in Ciporeat Village, Cilengkrang District, Bandung Region. The method of implementing the activity includes pre-test, presenting material, practice of making mozzarella and yogurt and posttest. Participants were very enthusiastic in participating in the training activities and gave positive responses to these activities. The activity can increase the knowledge and skills of the community in training milk into mozzarella cheese and yogurt. At the time of the pre-test, people's knowledge of products, tools and materials and how to process mozzarella cheese and yogurt products was very low, after training there was an increase in knowledge of products, tools and materials, as well as how to process mozzarella cheese and yogurt products to reach 100%.
Corporate Tax Avoidance and the Cost of Debt Capital of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Baba Halima Abdullahi , Muhammad Muhammad Liman
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The study “Tax Avoidance and Cost of Debt Capital in Nigerian Manufacturing Companies” is empirical research that investigates the relationship between tax avoidance and cost of debt capital in Nigerian manufacturing companies.Design/Methodology: The study uses a quantitative research design, which involves the collection of numerical data to test hypotheses. Specifically, the study uses a correlational design to establish the relationship between tax avoidance and cost of debt capital in Nigerian manufacturing companies. The study uses a purposive sampling technique to select 42 Nigerian manufacturing companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The study collected secondary data from the annual reports and financial statements of the selected companies for the period 2011–2020.Findings: The results of the empirical analysis include the fact that the cost of debt capital was found to have a strong and positive link with tax avoidance. As a result, tax avoidance is regarded as a symptom of rising information risk in Nigerian manufacturing firms, prompting investors to demand a high rate of return. Total accruals also showed a positive and significant relationship between tax avoidance and cost of debt.Practical Implications: The findings of the study indicate that policymakers may need to implement measures to improve tax enforcement and increase transparency in financial reporting. This could involve increasing resources for tax authorities, strengthening legal frameworks for tax compliance, and promoting better corporate governance practices among companies.
Valorization of Agricultural Waste into Ecological Coal in the Region of Vakinankaratra
Authors: Ranaivoson S. L. O.  , Rakotomamonjy P.  , Razafindramanga A. W  , Razafimahefa M.V  , Razafindrakoto N.R.F.  , Letsara R.  , Andriatsilavo M.H.  , Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua  , Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina B.
Published: May 2023

Ecological charcoal is coal produced from biodegradable residues rich in carbon, mainly from agricultural residues. This charcoal has been obtained with different operations such as carbonization, molding and compacting to obtain briquettes. To ensure the quality of the coal, several analyses were carried out in the laboratories. The physicochemical characteristics such as moisture content, ash content, fixed carbon content; volatile matter index and lower calorific value are analyzed to better exploit their uses. Its exploitation has many advantages especially in the field of health and environment, especially for the reduction of deforestation and air pollution. This research gives 5 varieties of ecological coal obtained by the valorization of agricultural waste in the region of Vakinankaratra, a region located in the highlands of Madagascar and known for its high potentiality in agriculture and livestock. It is about the valorization of rice straw, rice husk, corn straw, banana peelings, and soybean stalks.
Studies of the comparative efficacy of alcoholic extracts of Bironja, Turmeric, and Veranda leaves with that of patent drug Nilzan against Nematodiasis in sheep
Authors: Begum Tahmina , Rahman Bayzer , Saha Sukumar , Mostofa Mahbub , Awal Md Abdul
Published: May 2023

The objectives of this study was to determine the comparative efficacy of some indigenous plants (Bironja, Turmeric and Verenda leaves) with that of patent drug Nilzan against Nematodiasis in sheep. Out of 85 sheep of indigenous breed 75 sheep which were suspected to be suffering from nematode, aged 2- 3 years and weighing about 10-12 kg were used for this study. The sheep were divided into 15 equal groups (Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N and O). The collected Bironja, Turmeric and Verenda leaves were cut into small pieces and sun dried for 7 days followed by drying separately in a hot air woven at 45°C for 6 hours. Then alcoholic extracts of selected medicinal plants were prepared by mixing 100 gm of each grinded powdered sample with 250 ml of alcohol and kept in separate air tight bottle and labeled for further study. Administration of three different doses of powdered Bironja (3, 6 & 9 ml /kg body wt), Turmeric  (2, 4 & 6 ml /kg body wt) and Verenda leaves (2, 4 & 6 ml /kg body wt) showed 13-40% , 11-15% and 4-7% efficacy respectively against nematodes in sheep. Administration of Nilzan (30 mg/kg body wt) orally was highly effective (73-89%) against all the species of nematodes in sheep. Among medicinal plants Bironja was found to be most effective followed by turmeric. Veranda leaves were found to be totally ineffective against nematodes in sheep. No significant change was observed following treatment with Bironja seeds, Turmeric, Verenda leaves and Nilzan on serum glucose and SGPT in sheep. Haematological parameters were not significantly altered following any of the doses of three medicinal plants and Nilzan in sheep.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2017, 2 (1), 29-36
Present status of traditional fish drying activities and women participation in Chalan Beel area of Natore and Pabna district in Bangladesh
Authors: Rhaman Mahbuba , Hossain Md Rayhan , Flowra Fawzia Adib , Dey Shishir Kumar , Sultana Sayeeda
Published: May 2023

This study focuses mainly on the traditional fish drying activities and role of women in fish drying sector in Chalanbeel area of northern part of Bangladesh. The study covers three different drying spots of Natore and Pabna districts. A total of 13 dried fish producer, 18 male worker and 27 female workers were selected for the study. The study was conducted over a period of six month from September to February 2014. In these study areas, sun drying of fish is generally carried out on bamboo made rack. Total 21 species were gradually used for drying selected from the local fish market and directly from the fishermen of Chalanbeel. The amount of salt used in fish drying ranges 2-4kg/40 kg fish. The dried fishes were bagged into a plastic and jute bags. The dried fish producers usually sell their products weekly from their storage.   The lowest price of dried fish is 300-400 Tk./ kg for Punti and highest is 800 Tk./kg for Boal. The monthly production of the study areas ranges 1.8-4.00 mt.  However, women play a significant role in dry fish processing. The paper points out that the sample women are involved in different income generating activities like drying, sorting and grading, cleaning and salting and monthly income derived from those activities vary in peak and lean season. The paper also identifies that the highest 51.85% women were found in 25-40 years age groups and the lowest 7.41% was found in 50-70 years age group and also 40.74% was found in 10-25 years age group which were (children) involved in drying activities instead of spending time in school. In the study areas 55.56% women were married, 40.74% were unmarried and 3.70% were widow. The highest percentage of family type (59.26%) was found as nuclear and the joint family was 40.74%. The educational status of women in drying point was 40.74% illiterate, 37.04% had education up to primary level 11.11% capable of sign only and 11.11% reach up to secondary level. Most of the respondents live in kacha house.59.26% of housing condition were kacha, 22.22% were semi-pucca and 18.52% were pucca. 33.33% people used own-tube well and 59.26% people used others-tube well for drinking water and household purposes while 7.41% used kua. From the study, it was found that 70.37% respondents had electricity connection and 29.63% had no electricity connection. In study areas, 59.26% respondents use defected semipucca, 29.63% respondents use kacha and 11.11% respondents use pucca sanitary latrine. In both study area, 100% of interviewed respondents were Muslim with no other religious person.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2017, 2 (1), 89-99
Attitude of farmers towards Pangas farming for their livelihood improvement
Authors: Razeim Md Abu , Farouque Md Golam , Sarker Md Asaduzzaman , Abdulla-Al-Asif - , Ahmed Meraz
Published: May 2023

The present study was conducted in the selected Malotipur village of Muktagachha upazila under Mymensingh district during 13 to 28 April, 2014. The sample size of the study was 90 fish farmers (43 percent of population) and it was drown from a population of 209 using simple random sampling technique. Eight (8) selected characteristics of farmers viz.: age, level of education, family size, farm size, annual income, credit received, training experience and cosmopoliteness were considered as the independent variables, while the attitude of the farmers towards Pangas farming was the dependent variable of the study. The focus variable i.e. attitude of farmers towards Pangas farming was measured with a 5 point likert scale such as ‘strongly agree’, ‘agree’, ‘undecided’, ‘disagree’ and ‘strongly disagree’ in Pangas farming and the corresponding scores were 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 respectively. The findings indicated that the majority (50 percent) of the Pangas farmers had moderately favorable attitude towards Pangas farming compared to 31.1 percent having highly favorable and only 18.9 percent had slightly favorable attitude. The finding on problem faced by the farmers related to Pangas farming revealed that about two-third (65.6 percent) of the farmers had high problem followed by 20 percent low problems. Among eight selected characteristics of Pangas farmers five characteristics such as age, level of education; annual income, training experience and cosmopoliteness had significant positive relationships with their attitude towards Pangas farming. On the other hand, the other two characteristics of pangas farmers such as family size and farm size had positive but no significant relationships with their attitude towards Pangas farming.

Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2017, 2 (1), 106-119
Actions of lyotropic anions on the mechanical properties of fast and slow twitch rat muscles at different temperatures.
Authors: Wondmikun Y , Soukup T , Asmussen G
Published: May 2023

The effects of lyotropic (swelling) anions (Cl(-), Br(-), NO(3)(-) and I(-)) on contractile properties of fast-twitch extensor digitorum longus (EDL) and slow-twitch soleus (SOL) muscles were investigated in vitro at 20 degrees C and 35 degrees C. Isolated muscles bathed in anionic Tyrode solution were stimulated directly and isometric single twitches and fused tetanic contractions were recorded. In a Cl(-)Tyrode solution a decrease of the bathing temperature led to a cold potentiation of the twitch tension (P(t)) in EDL muscles, however, to a cold depression in SOL muscles, in both muscles combined with a prolongation of contraction (CT) and half relaxation (HRT) times. The extent and order of the potentiating effect of lyotropic anions on the P(t), CT and HRT in EDL and SOL were quite similar and increased in the order: Cl(-)< Br(-)< NO(3)(-)< I(-). Since the lyotropic anions did not influence tetanic tensions, the twitch-tetanus ratio (TTR) was increased in NO(3)(-) and I(-)solutions. All effects of the anions were rapidly and completely reversed in both muscles when the test solution was replaced by the normal one. The temperature decrease caused no significant alteration in the potentiation capacity of the anions or in the kinetics of their action and reversibility.
A hipertenzív encephalopathia bemutatása egy esetismertetésen keresztül
Authors: Kiss Zoltán , Szegleti Gábor , Pordány-Bagoly Edit , Kerkovits Lóránt , Szupera Zoltán
Published: May 2023

A hirtelen megemelkedő szisztémás magas vérnyomás egyik agyi, akár halállal is végződő szövődménye a hipertenzív encephalopathia (HE), amelynek leíró klinikai nevét 1928-ban javasolták. Közleményünk célja, hogy egy saját eset bemutatásán keresztül felhívjuk a figyelmet a nem mindig jóindulatú HE felismerésének és megfelelő kezelésének fontosságára. A legjellemzőbb tünetei a tudatzavar, a konvulzió és a különböző időtartamig fennálló neurológiai gócjelek, amelyek hátterében a vérnyomás hirtelen emelkedésével járó számos betegség állhat. A múlt század végén írták le, hogy a HE radiológiai megjelenése gyakran megegyezik a más kórképekben is előforduló posterior reverzibilis encephalopathia szindróma (PRES) képével. A betegség kórélettani háttere nem teljesen tisztázott, de a kutatók egyetértenek abban, hogy a tünetek és patológiai elváltozások kialakulásában az agyi autoreguláció felső küszöbértékét hirtelen meghaladó szisztémás vérnyomás emelkedése mellett különösen szekunder hypertoniában az endotheldiszfunkció is fontos szerepet tölthet be. A fentieket jól példázza egy 26 éves nőbetegünk esete, akinek hirtelen kialakult malignus hypertoniával kísért atípusos haemolyticus uraemia szindróma okozta végállapotú veseelégtelensége alakult ki. A típusos HE-tünetek mellett szemfenéki bevérzés és bal felső végtagi gyengeség is megjelent, valamint a koponya képalkotó vizsgálatai PRES képét mutatták, amelyek a vesepótló és plazmaferézis kezelések mellett alkalmazott antihipertenzív és agyödéma-csökkentő terápiák eredményeként fokozatosan mérséklődtek. Összefoglalva, a HE felismerése és gyors kezelése ma is kiemelt fontossággal bír, hiszen a betegség potenciálisan halállal is végződhet, ugyanakkor megfelelő kezelés mellett a kórkép reverzibilis és teljesen meggyógyítható.
Parenting in Risk Society: Vaccine Decision of Parents for Their Children During Covid-19 Pandemics
Authors: DUMAN Tuba
Published: May 2023

The current study is a literature review to analyze the parents' burden in deciding to vaccinate their children against COVID-19, during the pandemic while utilizing Ulrich Beck's risk society term. The definition, perception, and experience of risk in society are all important and developing topics of risk studies in the social sciences. According to Beck's idea of risk society, risk is a human construct that takes many forms due to technological advancement and global influence. Parents are primarily responsible for protecting their children against risks that have been amplified or otherwise attenuated. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased parental obligations by making the heightened risk a reality. These responsibilities include preventing contamination and vaccinating children. As the vaccines are promptly developed for a new disease, it is also seen to be risky. The study concludes that the COVID-19 vaccine decision is a recent and significant parental responsibility because of the risk society, which attributes the protection of individuals against primarily human-made and global threats. Moreover, opinions toward vaccination rely on several variables, including confidence in institutions, the health concerns associated with vaccination, and the influence of the virus on young children.
Searching for diversity: An overview of Italian Cultural Institutes boards of directors
Authors: Castellini Monia , Marzano Marianna , Valentini Nicola
Published: May 2023

The theme of diversity has been debated in the era of globalization in response to affirmations of human and gender rights, and many studies have analysed board diversity within for-profit organizations. However, there is a paucity of studies investigating the role of demographic and non-demographic characteristics (such as educational and occupational background) among cultural organizations and the non-profit sector. Italian cultural institutions have been grouped together in a website by a private association called the Italian Association of Cultural Institutes (AICI). This website was used to collect information about these cultural organizations and to map their boards in terms of visible (demographic) and invisible (non-demographic) variables of diversity. Thus, diversity was explored among the board members of 111 private foundations and associations, studying age, gender, nationality, and educational and professional backgrounds. This article will highlight how Italian cultural organizations have low degrees of diversity within their boards of directors.
The Possibility Spectrum: Increasing Diversity & Inclusion in Arts Organizations
Authors: Yingling M. Crystal
Published: May 2023

Many arts and cultural organizations seek increased diversity and inclusion; however, these ideals can be simpler in concept than conception. Each are different values that must be implemented in tandem for success. The author challenges organizations to look internally and acknowledge that if they are not representative of the communities they claim to serve, then the organization is not serving the communities they claim to represent. Data and analysis from five years of case studies on Intiman Theatre’s programming reveal practical actions organizations can take to improve diversity and increase inclusion. Through research the author outlines a 12-step plan in three phases, awaken, broaden, and commit, enabling organizations to access their Possibility Spectrum. First presented as a workshop at the Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) 36th annual conference hosted by Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, this article updates research, findings, and case studies with the latest available information.
Governance of cultural heritage: towards participatory approaches
Authors: Sokka Sakarias , Badia Francesco , Kangas Anita , Donato Fabio
Published: May 2023

This article analyzes participatory governance in relation to heritage. Based on previous studies on the implementation of participation and theoretical discussions considering the participatory governance of cultural heritage, we found four types of cultural heritage governance, with differing weights with regard to public authorities, civil society, markets, and citizens. Governmental, corporatist, service-led, and co-creative cultural heritage governance types were identified, which reflect the shifts in participatory approaches to governance from state-centered activities to the proliferation of civil society, and from professionally dominated to more citizen-based activities. According to our analysis, culture and heritage can be conceptualized as instruments for the transformation of attributes and competencies, and they work as mediums to cultivate recognition between institutions and citizens. This includes not only seeking consensus in decision making but also respecting the nuances and values of different heritages.
State of the Art Fair Post-Covid: Audience Development Strategies in a Post-Digital Context
Authors: Zagrebelnaia Alexandra
Published: May 2023

This paper presents an overview of the audience-oriented initiatives implemented by art fairs during the confinement. As in other spheres of art and culture, significant growth of digital activities has been offered to the audience of the fairs. However, due to the 'experience nature’ of the event, not all of these strategies were equally successful. Based on the qualitative thematic analysis of the articles written by the representatives of the art world, this paper identifies audience development strategies for the art fairs in a post-digital context. The first section introduces the classification of the strategic areas of audience development covered by the art fairs during confinement. The second section discusses which of these strategies can be implemented in the post-pandemic context. In conclusion, an overview of the audience development strategies and main trends is presented, opening the discussion on the contribution of these strategies to the development of the new art fair’s model.