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The impact of working capital on the profitability and liquidity risk of Greek companies
Authors: Pazarskis Michail , Kourtesi Sofia , Lazos Grigorios , Ntagia Elena
Published: September 2024

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate whether working capital management (WCM) has a significant impact on the profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study intends to contribute to the existing literature by examining further whether there is a linear and a no-linear relationship (concave) between WCM and the profitability of Greek SMEs and by focusing on the economic crisis period that has a significant effect on the financial data of the Greek SMEs. The sample consists of 101 Greek SMEs from various industries (e.g., consumer goods, industrials, and healthcare) for the period between 2014 and 2020. The results led to the conclusion that the fixed effects model was appropriate for our data. Regarding the utilized indicators, the cash conversion cycle (CCC) is used as a proper indicator for the WCM while return on asset (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and return on capital employed (ROCE) are considered for profitability. Furthermore, this paper innovates, since each working capital factor was examined separately to identify to what extent they can affect profitability indicators on a stand-alone basis. According to the empirical results considering ROA there exists a concave relationship between profitability and WCM.
Perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes com hiperparatireoidismo secundário acompanhados em um ambulatório de referência de Salvador, BA, Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Moreira Yara , Lara Neves Carolina , Pereira de Lima David Juceni
Published: September 2024

Introdução: o hiperparatireoidismo secundário (HPTS) é uma das complicações frequentes nos pacientes em diálise e caracteriza-se por hiperplasia das glândulas paratireoides, elevados níveis séricos de paratormônio e uma doença óssea de alto remanejamento. Objetivo: devido à importância da patologia e o grande impacto sobre a morbimortalidade desses pacientes, o presente estudo objetiva descrever o perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes com HPTS em um ambulatório de referência em distúrbio mineral e ósseo (DMO). Método: estudo epidemiológico observacional descritivo com desenho transversal retrospectivo de toda população de pacientes em diálise, encaminhados para primeiro atendimento em um ambulatório de referência em DMO do Estado da Bahia no período 1º de janeiro de 2013 a 31 de dezembro de 2014. Resultados: dos 182 pacientes eleitos, 58,24% dos indivíduos eram do sexo masculino; a idade média foi de 46 (± 12 anos) anos; 28% tinham a hipertensão arterial sistêmica como causa da doença renal crônica; o tempo médio de diálise foi de 84,79 (±52,16) meses; 60,77% realizavam diálise em Salvador e 50,55% eram assintomáticos. O cloridrato de sevelâmer foi o medicamento mais utilizado pelos pacientes, representando 75,82% de prevalência. A hiperfosfatemia foi verificada em 54,6% da população; 75,29% estavam com valores de fosfatase alcalina (FA) iguais e/ou acima de 300U/L e 90,66% com paratormônio (PTH) acima de 600 pg/ml. Conclusão: evidenciou-se uma população com HPTS grave, que requer uma necessidade de promover educação continuada dos médicos, melhor divulgação dos protocolos clínicos e disponibilização e fluxos de dispensação das novas terapêuticas.
Impact of Technological Advancements on Tax Compliance Among Individuals in Southern West Malaysia
Authors: Sapari Afidah binti , Abu Bakar Siti Anis Nadia binti , Tanggamani Vani
Published: September 2024

This conceptual research paper aims to examine the effects of technological innovation and tax management on the compliance of income tax among individual taxpayers in the southwest of Malaysia. In light of the e-tax and other related technologies, the paper discusses how tax administration and technologies, which are the independent variables, influence tax compliance which is the dependent variable. While digitalization has led to increases in efficiency and transparency, issues such as the digital divide, inadequate infrastructure, and data privacy concerns remain a barrier to widespread use, especially in rural regions. Based on the theoretical frameworks of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), this paper proposes a mixed-method research design for future empirical study. The qualitative component is through interviews with officers from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) while the quantitative is through administering questionnaires to individual taxpayers in some of the urban, suburban and rural regions of Southern West Malaysia. Thus, the objective of this research is to understand the challenges to the implementation of digital tax platforms and provide recommendations to improve compliance among taxpayers, which will help in the development of a fair and effective tax system.
On a fractal RLC-parallel resonant circuit modeled within the local fractional derivative
Authors: Tian Yu , Geng Wen-Bo , Wang Shao-Hui , Wang Kang-Jia
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the theory of local fractional calculus has been widely used
in the description of the fractional circuits. This paper presents a fractal
RLC-paral?lel resonant circuit (FRLC-PRC) using the local fractional
derivative (LFD). The FRLC-PRC is modeled by studying the non-differentiable
(ND) lumped elements, then the ND conductance is obtained with the help of
the local fractional Laplace transform (LFLT) and the ND parallel-resonant
angular frequency (ND PRAF) is analyzed. It is found that the FRLC-PRC
becomes the ordinary one when the frac?tional order ? = 1. The obtained
results show that the LFD is a powerful tool in the description of fractal
circuit systems.
Experimental study of self-supporting properties of supercritical CO2-induced fractures
Authors: Li Jie , Zhou Peiyao , Dong Jingfeng , Wang Haizhu , Wang Bin , Li Gensheng , Tian Ganghua , Zhang Guoxin
Published: September 2024

In this paper, CO2 fracturing experiments were carried out in a conglomerate
to analyze the fracture morphology, and fracture surface characteristics,
and discuss the fracture self-support mechanism. Results indicate that
compared to supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) fracturing, SC-CO2 shock fracturing
can break through the limitations of in situ stress to develop more complex
fractures. The SC-CO2 shock fracturing induced rougher fracture surfaces.
As a direct result, rougher fractures with larger apertures have greater
permeability and conductivity, approximately three times that of SC-CO2
fracturing. This is because, under the influence of impact, shear
misalignment allows rough fracture surfaces to self-support and exfoliated
particles to act as proppant, allowing SC-CO2 fracturing to form
self-supported fractures with greater aperture and permeability.
CRTC1 in Mc4r-Expressing Cells Is Required for Peripheral Metabolism and Systemic Energy Homeostasis
Authors: Miyamori Haruka , Yokokawa Takumi , Miyakita Motoki , Ozaki Kazuki , Goto Tsuyoshi , Inoue Kazuo , Matsumura Shigenobu
Published: September 2024

Melanocortin-4 receptor (Mc4r) is a G protein–coupled receptor that controls systemic energy balance by regulating food intake and energy expenditure. Although the detailed molecular mechanism remains unclear, the activation of cAMP signaling in Mc4r-expressing cells reportedly suppresses food intake and increases energy expenditure. CREBP-regulated transcriptional coactivator-1 (CRTC1) is selectively expressed in neuronal cells and participates in transcriptional control, thereby contributing to neuronal plasticity and energy homeostasis. Considering the cAMP-dependent regulation of CRTC1 activity, CRTC1 in Mc4r-expressing cells may contribute to energy balance regulation through the melanocortin pathway. In this context, we examined the physiological contribution of CRTC1 in Mc4r-expressing cells to energy metabolism. In this study, mice with CRTC1 deficiency in Mc4r-expressing cells exhibited 1) modest obesity, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperlipidemia; 2) decreased systemic energy expenditure and thermogenesis; 3) suppression of melanocortin agonist–induced adaptation of energy expenditure and food intake; 4) impaired thermogenic programs and oxidative pathway in brown adipose tissue and skeletal muscle; and 5) enhanced lipogenic programs in the liver and white adipose tissue. These results provide novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of energy balance by the melanocortin system.

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Single Dose of Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase Inhibitor Alpelisib Induces Insulin Resistance in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Feasibility Study
Authors: Cook Joshua R. , Bedeir Nur , Sone Zachary D. , Wattacheril Julia , Ginsberg Henry N. , Laferrère Blandine
Published: September 2024

Our objective was to test a single dose of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor alpelisib as a tool for acute modeling of insulin resistance in healthy volunteers. This single-center double-blind phase 1 clinical trial randomly assigned healthy adults to a single oral dose of 300 mg alpelisib (n = 5) or placebo (n = 6) at bedtime, followed by measurement of glucose, insulin, and C-peptide levels after an overnight fast and during a 3-h 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Fasting plasma glucose trended higher with alpelisib (mean ± SD 93 ± 11 mg/dL) versus placebo (84 ± 5 mg/dL); mean fasting serum insulin increased nearly fivefold (23 ± 12 vs. 5 ± 3 μU/mL, respectively), and HOMA of insulin resistance (IR) scores were 5.4 ± 3.1 for alpelisib and 1.1 ± 0.6 for placebo. During OGTT, incremental area under the curve (AUC) for insulin was more than fourfold greater with alpelisib (22 ± 15 mU/mL × min) than with placebo (5 ± 2 mU/mL × min); glucose AUC trended higher with alpelisib. Single-dose alpelisib was well tolerated and produced metabolic alterations consistent with acute induction of IR, validating its use for mechanistic study of insulin action in humans.

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Effect of Weight Loss on Skeletal Muscle Bioactive Lipids in People with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: C. Petersen Max , Yoshino Mihoko , I. Smith Gordon , C. Gaspar Rafael , Kahn Mario , Samovski Dmitri , I. Shulman Gerald , Klein Samuel
Published: September 2024

Muscle sn-1,2-diacylglycerol (DAG) and C18:0 ceramide accumulation in sarcolemmal and mitochondrial compartments have been proposed to regulate muscle insulin sensitivity. Here, we evaluated whether weight loss-induced improvements in insulin sensitivity were associated with changes in muscle sn-1,2-DAG and ceramide content in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. We measured skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity, assessed by using the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp procedure in conjunction with stable isotopically labeled glucose tracer infusion, and skeletal muscle sn-1,2-DAG and ceramide contents by using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry after subcellular fractionation and DAG isomer separation in 14 adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes before and after marked (18.6 ± 2.1%) weight loss. Whole-body insulin sensitivity doubled after weight loss. Sarcolemmal sn-1,2-DAG and C18:0 ceramide contents after weight loss were not different than values before weight loss. In contrast, mitochondrial/ER C18:0 ceramide content decreased by ~20% after weight loss (from 2.16 ± 0.08 to 1.71 ± 0.13 nmol/g, P<0.005). These results suggest a decrease in muscle mitochondrial/ER C18:0 ceramide content could contribute to the beneficial effect of weight loss on skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity.
Informative indicators of the ecological state of soil exposed to low stress factors: pollution, drought, acidity
Authors: Олькова А.С. , Товстик Е.В.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена проблеме выбора информативных показателей экологического состояния почвы с низкоуровневым стресс-фактором. Цель данной работы – сравнение токсикологических (ex situ) и биоиндикационных показателей (in situ) почвы, находящейся в условиях загрязнения, засухи, повышенной кислотности. В образцах почвы определяли численность зимо- генной и олиготрофной микрофлоры, активность экзоферментов каталазы и уреазы, острую ток- сичность почвенных вытяжек в тестах на Paramecium caudatum и Escherichia coli. Большинство реакций, проявившихся ex situ и in situ, были горметическими или равными контролю. Увеличение численности по сравнению с контролем наблюдали у олигокарбофилов в среднекислой почве (в 13 раз), у олиготрофов в почве, испытавшей засуху (в 22 раза), у амилолитиков в загрязненной и кислой почве (в 6 раз), а также в засушливой (в 1.6 раза). Достоверно уменьшались в условиях приложенных факторов значения следующих показателей: численность аммонификаторов при кадмиевом стрессе низкого уровня (в 3 раза) и средней кислотности почвы (в 5 раз), целлюлозо- литиков в ответ на кислотность почвы (в 2.5 раза) и при засухе (в 1.7 раза), активность уреазы в среднекислой почве (в 1.7 раза). Кроме того, в 1.4 раза возрастал индекс токсичности для среднекислой почвыв тесте на P. caudatum.

The article is devoted to the problem of choosing informative indicators of the ecological state of soil with a low stress factor. The purpose of this work is to compare toxicological (ex situ) and bioindic- ative indicators (in situ) of soil under conditions of pollution, drought, and increased acidity. The number of zymogenic and oligotrophic microflora, the activity of catalase and urease exoenzymes, including the acute toxicity of soil extracts in tests for Paramecium caudatum and Escherichia coli were determined in soil samples. Most of the reactions observed ex situ and in situ were hormetic or equal to the control. As compared to the control, an increase in the number was noted in oligocarbophiles in moderately acidic soil (by 13 times), in oligotrophs in drought-exposed soil (by 22 times), in amylolytics in contaminated and acidic soil (by 6 times), as well as in arid soil (by 1.6 times). The values of the following parameters sig- nificantly decreased in the conditions of the applied factors: the number of ammonifiers under low-level cadmium stress (by 3 times) and moderate soil acidity (by 5 times), cellulolytics in response to soil acidity (by 2.5 times) and under drought (by 1.7 times), urease activity in moderately acidic soil (by 1.7 times). In addition, the toxicity index for moderately acidic soil in the test for P. caudatum increased by 1.4 times.
Clear-cutting effects on components of the carbon balance in a bilberry-type pine forest in southern Karelia
Authors: Придача В.Б. , Семин Д.Е.
Published: September 2024

Поглощение растениями СО из атмосферы в процессе фотосинтеза и дыхание почвы в наибольшей степени определяют углеродный баланс наземных экосистем. На основе 3-летних наблюдений в теплый период года (июль–август2017–2019 гг.) проведена оценка составляющих углеродного обмена древесных растений и почвенного покрова на сплошной вырубке 10-летней давности среднетаежного сосняка черничного в условиях Южной Карелии. Контролем послужили одновозрастные деревья (10–15 лет) и естественные почвы под пологом спелого сосняка черничного. Сопоставление показателей СО2 -газообмена сосны обыкновенной (Pinus sylvestris L.), березы повислой (Betula pendula Roth), ольхи серой (Alnus incana (L.) Moench)и осины (Populustremula L.) выявило в условиях сплошной вырубки более интенсивное связывание СО2 в процессе фотосинтеза относительно его выделения листом при темновом дыхании у всех видов (в 6–10 раз) по сравнению с таковыми у деревьев под пологом спелого древостоя (в 3–6 раз). Наибольшая интенсивность фотосинтеза для одновозрастных деревьев отмечена у лиственных видов относительно сосны как в антропогенно трансформированном биоценозе (16.6–17.6 и 7.4 мкмоль/м2 с), так и под пологом сосняка черничного (11.2–12.3 и 5.5 мкмоль/м2 с). Показан вклад почвенной эмиссии в атмосферный поток СО2 на сплошной вырубке (4.6 мкмоль/м2 с) и под пологом древостоя (5.9 мкмоль/м2 с).Отмечено преобладание внутрисезонной вариабельности на фоне схожих среднемноголетних величин показателей углеродного обмена древесных растений и почвы на обоих экспериментальных участках.

Photosynthetic carbon flux and soil respiration are major determinants of the carbon balance of terrestrial ecosystems. Components of the carbon exchange of woody plants and soils were esti- mated in a 10-year-old clear-cut site of mid-boreal bilberry-type pine forest in southern Karelia during the warm season (July–August) in 2017–2019. The control was trees of the same age (10–15 years) and natural soils under the canopy of a mature bilberry pine forest. A comparison of the parameters of CO2 gas exchange in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), silver birch (Betula pendula Roth), gray alder (Alnus incana (L.) Moench), and aspen (Populus tremula L.) revealed that photosynthetic uptake of CO2 exceeded its release by foliage during dark respiration in all the species more significantly in the regenerating clear-cutting (6–10-fold) than under mature stand canopy (3–6-fold). The rate of photosyn- thesis in trees of the same age was higher in deciduous species compared to pine both in the clear-cut site (16.6–17.6 and 7.4 µmol/m2·s) and under pine forest canopy (11.2–12.3 and 5.5 µmol/m2·s). The contributions of soil emission to the atmospheric СО2 flux in the regenerating clear-cutting (4.6 µmol/m2 s) and under the stand canopy (5.9 µmol/m2·s) are reported. Intra-seasonal variability of the parameters of carbon exchange in woody plants and soil was high as opposed to the relatively low variation among years in both sample plots.
A find of Argulus coregoni (Crustacea: Branchiura) on brook trout in the Western Dvina basin
Authors: Турбанов И.С. , Жохов А.Е.
Published: September 2024

Рачки Argulus coregoni Thorell, 1864 обнаружены на поверхности тела ручьевой фо- рели Salmo trutta m. fario L., 1758 в р. Велесе (приток р. Западная Двина, Тверская обл., Россия). Это первая находка A. coregoni в бассейне Западной Двины, которая показывает, что данный вид может паразитировать на специфичных хозяевах в самом верхнем течении малых рек.

The crustaceans Argulus coregoni Thorell, 1864 were found on the body surface of brook trout Salmo trutta m. fario L., 1758 in the Velesa River (tributary of the Western Dvina River, Tver Oblast, Russia). This is the first finding of A. coregoni in the Western Dvina basin, which shows that this species can parasitize on specific hosts in the upper reaches of small rivers.
Fauna and ecological features of pyritic cinder reservoir insects (using the example of the Vologda Region)
Authors: Белова Ю.Н. , Колесова Н.С.
Published: September 2024

В июне–июле 2021 г. исследована энтомофауна хранилища пиритных огарков в окрестностях г. Череповец. Всего обнаружен 161 вид насекомых из 64 семейств и 8 отрядов. Наибольшее видовое разнообразие свойственно для отрядов Coleoptera, Hymenoptera и Diptera. В основном представлены виды, широко распространенные в области, однако отмечены редкие, в том числе охраняемые виды. Наиболее богат видовой состав насекомых вершин и склонов шламонакопителя. В составе фауны многочисленны виды-хортобионты, питающиеся цветками, пыльцой и нектаром, обладающие хорошими миграционными способностями. Отмечена низкая численность насекомых-филлофагов. На вершине и склонах шламонакопителя доминантами являются муравьи. Всего в районе исследования было встречено 5 видов муравьев.

In June–July 2021, the entomofauna of a storage facility for pyrite cinders in the vicinity of Cherepovets was studied. A total of 161 species of insects from 64 families and 8 orders were found. The orders with the greatest species diversity were Coleoptera, Hymenoptera and Diptera. Most of the species reported are widespread in the region, but rare, including protected, species are also found. The richest species composition of insects is on the tops and slopes of the sludge reservoir. The fauna includes numerous hortobiont species that feed on flowers, pollen and nectar and have good dispersal abilities. A small number of phyllophagous insects was found. At the top and slopes of the sludge reservoir, ants are dominant. A totalof 5 species of ants werefound in the study area.
Exterminadores do além contra a loira do banheiro (2018)
Authors: Hoefel Diego
Published: September 2024

Na trama de Exterminadores do Além contra a Loira do Banheiro (2018), um grupo de caçadores de fantasmas (todos homens brancos e cisgênero) enfrenta a assombração perigosa de uma menina, retratada como um monstro manipulador. Assim como ela, todas as outras personagens femininas do filme são sistematicamente ridicularizadas e eventualmente mortas. A obra combina humor sexista e horror alegórico para normalizar os ataques de seus personagens às mulheres. Neste artigo, investigo até que ponto essa narrativa reflete as guerras culturais do Brasil contemporâneo, convertendo a retórica misógina da ultradireita nacional em batalhas fictícias contra as mulheres. Também discuto como as construções cômicas do filme alinham-se a discursos conservadores que tentam equiparar a luta feminista com uma cultura de vitimização. Por fim, considero como seus usos do humor e do horror relacionam-se com a esfera pública brasileira, também permeada de forma massiva por essas qualidades tonais.
Determinan Probabilitas Obesitas pada Anak di Indonesia: Pendekatan Ekonomi Kesehatan
Authors: Hariyani Fitri , Riani Novya Zulva
Published: September 2024

The phenomenon of obesity is a serious problem in various countries, especially in Indonesia. Based on (Riskesdas, 2018) the proportion of central obesity at the age of ≥15 years by province in Indonesia, shows that the Indonesian average is 31 percent. One of the factors causing overweight and obesity is socioeconomic factors. This study aims to determine the determinants of the probability of obesity in children. The data used is cross section derived from Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2018 on samples aged 5 to 15 years, with binary logistic regression method. The results of this study indicate that 4.76 percent of children aged 5-15 years are obese, statistically there is an influence between socioeconomic status on the probability of childhood obesity in Indonesia.
Pengaruh Polusi Udara dan Pendidikan Terhadap Tingkat Kesehatan Penduduk di Kawasan Asia Tenggara
Authors: Ramdhani Riyes , Akbar Urmatul Uska
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of air pollution and education on the level of population health in the Southeast Asian Region. This study uses secondary data sourced from the World Development Indicator, World Bank and Global Data Lab Institute for Management Research Redboud University. With research variables, namely, the dependent variable uses the level of health with indicators of life expectancy and infant mortality. The independent variables consist of air pollution with PM2.5 particulate pollution indicator and education with average years of schooling indicator. The control variables are income per capita, access to proper sanitation, and health expenditure. This study uses panel data regression analysis method with the selected model is Random Effect Model (REM) with cross section 11 countries in Southeast Asia region and time series 2010-2019. The results showed that air pollution has a negative and insignificant relationship with health level (life expectancy model 1). Air pollution has a positive and insignificant relationship with health (infant mortality rate model 2). Meanwhile, education has a positive and significant relationship with health (life expectancy model 1). Education has a negative and significant relationship with health (infant mortality model 2).
Dampak Kondisi Perumahan Terhadap Umur Harapan Hidup Saat Lahir Di Indonesia
Authors: Desvira Tetri , Lusiani Gustina , Kamarni Neng , Purwasutrisno Purwasutrisno
Published: September 2024

Housing is a major health resource and an important environmental influence on health. One indicator of health can be seen in life expectancy at birth. Although life expectancy at birth in Indonesia has increased from year to year, globally, life expectancy at birth in Indonesia is still relatively low. This research aims to analyze the influence of the relationship between housing conditions and life expectancy at birth (UHH) in Indonesia. The data used is secondary data sourced from BPS covering 34 provinces from 2017-2022. The research approach is a quantitative approach with a panel data regression method. The research results show that residential area has a negative and significant influence on UHH at birth, while drinking water, proper sanitation, and ASI together have a positive and significant influence on UHH at birth. From this research, it is hoped that the government will pay more attention to the facilities and conditions of people's homes and identify what housing interventions are needed for public health policies. Then, with good housing facilities and conditions, it will improve the health level of the population.
Integrating Reflective Teaching with Dynamic Assessment to Enhance EFL Teachers’ Autonomy, Self-assessment, and Communication Skills
Authors: Abdullah Alshaye Rasha
Published: September 2024

This article reports on an empirical study investigating the impact of using a reflective teaching model supported by dynamic assessment in English teaching sessions, and how it enhanced primary English language teachers’ autonomy, self-assessment, and linguistic communication skills. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures and a control group. The participants were 40 English language teachers working at primary government schools during the 1st semester of the academic year 2023/24 in Saudi Arabia. The experimental group completed 12 sessions of teaching, guided by a reflective teaching model that incorporated dynamic assessment principles, while the control group followed the traditional teaching approach. The data collection instruments included a teacher autonomy questionnaire, a self-assessment checklist, and a linguistic communication test. This was done to determine The results revealed that the experimental group showed significant improvement in their autonomy, self-assessment and linguistic communication skills compared to the control group. The study concluded that using a reflective teaching model supported by dynamic assessment in teaching sessions can foster primary English language teachers’ professional development and enhance their language teaching outcomes.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Quantum Teaching Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pembelajaran Tematik Di SD Budi Murni Kuta Tengah
Authors: Sipayung Yolenta , Gaol Rumiris Lumban , Tanjung Darinda Sofia , Mahulahe Saut , Julinda Ester
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran Quantum Teaching terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada tema daerah tempat tinggalku kelas IV SD Budi Murni Kuta Tengah Tahun Pembelajaran 2022/2023. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode Deskriptif Analitik. Populasi penelitian ini seluruh siswa kelas IV SD Budi Murni Kuta Tengah dengan jumlah 213 siswa. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan sampel purposive dan diperoleh sampel sebanyak 35 siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa dengan menggunakan model Quantum Teaching termasuk kategori baik dengan rata-rata 80,54. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil hasil pengujian korelasi dapat dilihat pada nilai koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,605 artinya  (0,605)   (0,334) maka Ha diterima. Maka terdapat pengaruh yang kuat antara model Quantum Teaching terhadap hasil belajar pada tema tema daerah tempat tinggalku kelas IV SD Budi Murni Kuta Tengah. Dapat juga dilihat dari hasil pengujian uji-t dimana    yaitu 4,368  1,690 sehingga menyatakan bahwa Ha diterima. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh positif yang signifikan dari penggunaan model pembelajaran Quantum Teaching terhadap hasil belajar pada tema daerah tempat tinggalku kelas IV SD Budi Murni Kuta Tengah Kecamatan Lawe sigala-gala tahun pembelajaran 2022/2023.Keywords: Quantum Teaching, Hasil Belajar Siswa
Strategi Guided Note Taking (GNT) Berbantuan Media Wordwall Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Permulaan Siswa Kelas 1 SD
Authors: Novianti Ika , Sudikan Setya Yuwana , Hendratno Hendratno
Published: September 2024

Strategi guided note taking berbantuan media wordwall adalah strategi belajar yang dapat digunakan untuk kegiatan menulis dengan didukung pengolahan huruf dan kata melalui permainan berbasis digital yang diaplikasikan pada media wordwall. Dengan bermain, anak-anak dapat berkembang secara optimal. Salah satu bukti pentingnya bermain terhadap pembelajaran pada anak adalah memiliki lingkungan belajar di mana anak-anak dapat secara efektif bermain dan belajar. Selain itu strategi guided note taking memiliki langkah-langkah yang sederhana dalam penerapannya sehingga cocok digunakan untuk kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas rendah pada hampir semua materi pelajaran. Penulisan artikel ini menggunakan metode kualitatif menggunakan literatur review atau studi kepustakaan. Teknik analisis datanya diperoleh dari literatur bacaan yang terkait dengan objek penelitian. Hasil penulisan artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa strategi Guided Note Taking  berbantuan media wordwall dapat diterapkan dalam kegiatan menulis permulaan pada siswa kelas 1 Sekolah Dasar. Keywords: Strategi, menulis, digital.
Parrhesia as therapy in ‘fragile times’
Authors: Olivier Bert
Published: September 2024

This article approaches the question of the relation between parrhesia (truth-telling or truth-speaking) and (self-)empowerment from the perspective of Michel Foucault’s resurrection of the ancient Greek concept and practice by that name. This is done to be able to negotiate the present global terrain where there appears to be a dearth of such truth-telling, and an abundance of obfuscation, judging by the available evidence. A distinction is made between ‘truth’ and ‘truth-speaking’, to highlight the fact that parrhesia is not a theory of truth, before a negotiation of Foucault’s text—interspersed with references to other texts and practices—is embarked upon. Foucault took pains to distinguish parrhesia as truth-speaking from instances where one is indeed speaking the truth to an audience or a friend, such as where a lecturer in linguistics is telling her students the truth about linguistic theories. By contrast, parrhesia does not merely instantiate speaking the truth in such a safe, innocuous manner; it involves speaking truth under circumstances where courage in the face of danger is involved—either because one is telling a valued friend the barefaced truth about what is required from them to rescue your mutual friendship (which does not concern me here), or because you are speaking the truth in public and to powerful others, under dangerous circumstances where you take a significant risk by doing so. This, as well as the manifestation of evil, today, is elaborated on before the question is posed: what, if any, therapeutic consequences does such risky truth-telling have for the speaker, and by implication also for the listener(s)? This is pursued in light of Foucault’s observation, that the truth-teller or parrhesiastes takes up a specific relationship to herself—one which is a manifestation of her refusal to be false to herself. This, it is argued, has demonstrable ethical and therapeutic value for the truth-speaker as well as, potentially, for at least some of those who witness the act of truth-telling. In the final analysis it is a practice that cultivates a sense of autonomy and community during ‘fragile times’, such as the present.
Joghatóságok áthidalása: A kapcsolattartási jog érvényesítése a Brüsszel IIb rendelet alapján
Authors: Gönczi Barbara
Published: September 2024

Die Forschungsarbeit befasst sich mit der Aufrechterhaltung des Kontakts zu Kindern im Kontext der neuen Brüssel-IIb-Verordnung. Die Verordnung führt eine Reihe wichtiger Neuerungen ein, die die Lösung internationaler Scheidungsfälle erleichtern und sicherstellen sollen, dass die Rechte und das Wohl des Kindes gewahrt werden. Die Studie hebt die Bestimmungen der Verordnung hervor, wobei besonderes Augenmerk auf die Anerkennung und Vollstreckung ausländischer Urteile im Kontext des nationalen Familienrechts gelegt wird. Schließlich wird eine jüngste Entscheidung der ungarischen Kúria vorgestellt, die ein wichtiges Präzedenzfall im Zusammenhang mit der Durchsetzung des Umgangsrechts darstellt.
processo, o projeto e o senso de lugar em experiências de habitação social espanholas
Authors: Gonsales Célia Helena Castro
Published: September 2024

Este artigo analisa o espaço urbano em seu amplo espectro dentro do campo disciplinar da arquitetura, qual seja: morfologia, utilização, modos de percepção dos habitantes e significados evocados. No entanto, lança mão de conceitos utilizados na geografia humana e social e na psicologia ambiental, com o fim de analisar a importância do planejamento e das características do espaço físico – mais especificamente do espaço físico projetado –, para sua captação por parte dos moradores como um genuíno lugar. Em outras palavras, argumenta-se neste trabalho que o projeto dos espaços, públicos e privados, especialmente os espaços para atividades coletivas, pode ser um fundamental desencadeador do processo de construção do “senso de lugar” e de “apego ao lugar”. Dois conjuntos habitacionais, Entrevías e Caño Roto, concebidosem Madrid, em 1956, constituem-se como objetos de estudo. Através de pesquisa bibliográfica, da análise do projeto, da observação empírica e do relato dos protagonistas, procura-se demonstrar a efetividade dessa relação de “reconhecimento” quando uma proposta espacial se dá a partir de um trabalho cuidadoso no âmbito da história e da cultura.
Forest conservation strategies: Integrating ghost fear as a social conditioning mechanism
Authors: Subair Muh. , Amir Muhammad , Muslim Abu , Syuhudi Muhammad Irfan , Marannu Baso , Azis Muhammad Nur Ichsan , Amiruddin Amiruddin , Syamsurijal Syamsurijal , Mujizatullah Mujizatullah , Arsyad Abd. Rahman , Mansi La , Azis Asman
Published: September 2024

The fear of ghosts is a common thing that can be managed as a social condition that turns out to have an impact on the continuity of forest maintenance. Applying a qualitative approach supported by in-depth interview methods, observation, and literature study. This research does not attempt to prove the existence of ghosts or discuss the psychological conditions of people who fear ghosts. The main finding of this research is the reality of the reproduction of stories and experiences of fear of ghosts, as well as the implementation of traditions or rituals related to community activities in the forest. Stories of fear of ghosts with various forms and versions of naming not only enrich the cultural life of the community but also encourage social conditioning in the form of togetherness to agree on the fear of ghosts as a means of creating a social system in order to carry out activities in the forest. The social system is identified in the form of pamali traditions or things that should not be done in the forest, balian rituals to eliminate or treat ghost disturbances, and besoyong rituals to utilize forest products, which then have an impact on the awareness to respect the continuity of these rituals and tradition. So, even though the fear of ghosts can be overcome psychologically and disappear quickly, the reality of respect for the social system related to the forest can still survive. In addition, ghost stories’ reproduction continues to be rolled out and adapted to the times. In turn, ghosts and forest rituals continue to be conditioned into a social system that has implications for forest conservation.
Species composition, relative abundance, and diversity of termites (Blattodea: Insecta: Isoptera) in the Kwara State Univerity Campus, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeoye Abubakar Abdullahi , Ajao Adeyemi Mufutau , Ojo James Adebayo
Published: September 2024

Termites are widely dispersed throughout the tropics and attain the highest diversity and abundance in the rainforests of Africa. Understanding their diversity in areas with human activities can provide insights into the local biodiversity and health of the ecosystem. The present study investigated the abundance and diversity of termite species at the Kwara State University campus. The study area was divided into five zones, and thorough examinations of all microhabitats were conducted to detect termite presence. Random handpicking and transect sampling methods were employed to evaluate termite diversity. There were 353 instances of termites encountered between May 2021 and August 2022. The analysis revealed eight termite species in seven genera and three subfamilies. Among these, Trinervitermes geminatus had the highest relative abundance at 48.7 %, whereas Fulleritermes tenebricus had the lowest at 1.98 %. All identified species belonged to the family Termitidae, with subfamilies Nasutitermitinae accounting for 50.7 %, Macrotermitinae for 37.7 %, and Termitinae for 11.6 % of the species. Grass-feeding Trinervitermes geminatus was the most frequently collected species, followed by fungus-growing Macrotermes subhyalinus; both were found across all five campus zones. The species diversity and richness indices observed in the five zones were moderately high. The considerable abundance of termites within the university campus suggests their significance in the ecosystem. There is a need to document termite species present in an ecosystem with human activities because it helps to monitor biodiversity loss in the environment.
Postovulatory Follicle Degeneration and Atresia in Horse Mackerel Trachurus trachurus from the East Coast of Algeria
Authors: Chikhoune Amirouche , Ichalal Keltoum
Published: September 2024

The present study focuses on the detailed description of postovulatory follicles (POFs) resorption and atresia in horse mackerel from Algerian waters. From February 2013 to February 2014, 155 female horse mackerel were randomly collected. Histological sections of ovaries were analyzed. Few POFs (7.28% of early POFs and 2.91% of old POFs of the total observed oocytes) were detected. Morphological changes of POF resorption were discussed in the current study. No particular shape was observed. Four types of atretic oocytes were determined: α = 34.38%, β = 5.28%, δ = 2.37% and γ = 0.94%, which was reported for the first time in horse mackerel. The incidence of α atresia was higher in the yolked (21.48%) than in the unyolked oocytes (12.89%). α atretic oocytes can be classified into two main types: non-bursting (capsulated, lipoidal and cystic atresia) and bursting (multiple bursts, single bursts, phagocytic bursts and liquified bursts). Further studies are required to better understand the reproductive strategies of fish in relation to postovulatory follicle resorption and atresia.
Genetic Variability of Two Evolutionary Distinct Classes of the Acanthocephala Isolated from European Chub from Rivers of the Adriatic and Black Sea Basins in Croatia
Authors: Radočaj Tena , Smrzlić Irena Vardić , Špelić Ivan , Jug-Dujaković Jurica , Gavrilović Ana
Published: September 2024

The aim of our study was to investigate the genetic variability of two members of two evolutionary different classes of the Acanthocephala, Eoacanthocephala (Neoechinirhynchus sp.) and Palaeacanthocephala (Acanthocephalus sp.) from the same host, Squalius cephalus, from rivers of the Adriatic (rivers in Lika region: Lika, Novčica, Bogdanica and Jadova) and the Black Sea basins (Medsave location on the Sava River) in Croatia. The samples were collected from May 2021 to July 2022. To put the genetic position of the analyzed acanthocephalans in a broader context, the COI sequences of other specimens from the NCBI GenBank were used. BLAST analysis of partial COI sequences of acanthocephalans showed the presence of two different species: Acanthocephalus sp. and Neoechinorhynchus sp. Acanthocephalus sp. specimens did not show different grouping related to geographical origin (Bogdanica, Lika, Jadova) or Black Sea basin (Medsave-Sava River). Acanthocephalus cluster was subdivided into five main subclusters and 13 haplotypes were determined. When we compared our haplotypes with those from the NCBI GenBank, our haplotypes were closer to the A. anguillae specimens from the Kupa River and Dobra River in Croatia, and also to the haplotypes from Austria. For the species Neoechinorhynchus sp. from the Lika River and the specimens from the NCBI GenBank, four haplotypes were found out of five specimens. This genus was recorded for the first time in the Lika River area and for the first time in European chub in Croatia. The closest species Neoechinorhynchus sp. from Austria and Finland were grouped separately. Due to the lack of NCBI GenBank data for this species from other geographical regions, our data could not be compared. This shows that the taxonomy of the genus Neoechinorhynchus from Europe remains a challenge and underlines the need for further DNA sequence data and in-depth morphological study.
Comparative Cognitive Science and Convergent Evolution: Humans and Elephants
Authors: Ross Don
Published: September 2024

Comparative cognitive science of humans has tended to overwhelmingly emphasize similarities and differences between humans and other living hominids, particularly chimpanzees and bonobos. In thus under-emphasizing convergent evolution, this skew systematically misidentifies several crucial explanatory targets, particularly where cultural evolution is concerned. While concentration within the hominid and wider primate lines can tell us much about genetic constraints on human culture and cognition, at least as much attention should be paid to species in which patterns of evolved social cognition respond to problems faced by ancestral hominins. Elephants furnish a first and closest example.
Assessing Biopolymer Packaging in the EU Market for Sustainable Bioeconomy Development
Authors: Patel Nidhiben , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: September 2024

The bioeconomy provides tremendous potential for high-value products like pharmaceuticals, food and feed additives, and biopolymers. The potential for developing bioeconomy is limited to low-value applications such as bulk chemicals, bioenergy, and biofuels. The economic, environmental, and social benefits of a successful transition facilitated by market innovations must be primarily promoted by businesses, government agencies, and consumers. One of the most critical considerations in promoting bioeconomy is evaluating the market potential of biopolymer packaging materials. Leveraging the GE-McKinsey Nine-Box Matrix, a decision-making process was developed to assess the market attractiveness and competitive advantage of the four biopolymer packaging materials in the EU market: cellulose, PHA, PLA, and starch. The approach incorporates novel elements for competitive advantage, such as product sustainability, to deliver value-added benefits that render a product competitive in the market. The research findings indicate that the packaging material made of PLA biopolymer has the most marketing potential. The methodology for selecting biopolymer packaging materials and advancing the bioeconomy through agricultural waste valorization is well-suited for decision-makers.
Authors: Juwita Bunga Indah , Dewi Adnyani I Gusti Ayu , Wibawa I Made Artha
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to empirically test the influence of organizational climate on organizational commitment with job satisfaction as a mediating variable. This research was conducted at PT. PLN ULP Labuan Bajo with a sample size of 41 employees used a saturated sampling technique. The research results show that organizational climate has a positive and significant effect on employee organizational commitment. Organizational climate has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. Job satisfaction is a mediating variable for the influence of organizational climate on the organizational commitment of PT employees. PLN ULP Labuan Bajo. The data was tested and analyzed using classical assumption tests and path analysis. The theoretical implications of this research are used as theoretical completeness in the field of human resource management, especially in terms of organizational climate, organizational commitment and job satisfaction. The practical implications of this research can be used as material for consideration in making managerial decisions and input for PT companies. PLN ULP Labuan Bajo in increasing employee organizational commitment by paying attention to organizational climate and job satisfaction.
Authors: Pradnyani Ni Putu Dila , Widagda I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Agung , Giantari I Gusti Ayu Ketut
Published: September 2024

Content can lead to consumers' perceptions of being involved in promoting a product or brand, thus giving rise to a purchase intention in potential new consumers. This research aims to analyze the influence of content marketing mediated by customer engagement on purchase intention for Cimory brand packaged beverage products. Questionnaire data was collected via Google Form with a sample size of 168 respondents using the purposive sampling method. The analysis techniques used are path analysis, Sobel test and VAF test. content marketing has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention; content marketing has a positive and significant effect on customer engagement; customer engagement has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention; content marketing and customer engagement as mediating variables partially have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. The implications of this research are input for companies to improve content quality following current trends.
Authors: Anggraini Ni Wayan Shella Jaya , Suasana I Gst. A. Kt. Gd.
Published: September 2024

The retail business that is experiencing development is minimarkets. One of the retail business competitions in Bali is Toko Ceria in Tabanan Regency. This research explain the role of brand image in mediating the influence of product quality and word of mouth on purchasing decisions. This research was conducted on Toko Ceria in Tabanan Regency. The sample size used was 120 respondents, using purposive sampling technique. The data analysis techniques used path analysis and Sobel test. The results of this research show that product quality has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, word of mouth has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, product quality has a positive and significant effect on brand image, word of mouth has a positive and significant effect on brand image, brand image has an effect positive and significant on purchasing decisions, brand image partially mediates the influence of word of mouth on purchasing decisions, and brand image partially mediates the influence of word of mouth on purchasing decisions. The implication to enrich empirical evidence on the role of brand image in mediating the influence of product quality and word of mouth on purchasing decisions at Toko Ceria in Tabanan.
Authors: Budiartha Putu Bagus Andika , Suarjaya Anak Agung Gede
Published: September 2024

The elimination of stock broker code during trading is a policy issued by the Indonesia Stock Market, the purpose of issuing this policy is to prevent the practice of herding behavior and also encourage investors to carry out analysis in investing in the capital market. This research is an empirical study that uses case studies to analyze the market reaction to the announcement of elimination of stock broker code during trading. This study uses a simple random sampling method with slovin technique. This research was conducted at companies included in the KOMPAS100 Index using the slovin technique to get a total sample of 80 companies. The results of the research on the announcement of the deletion of the stock broker code during trading showed that there were no significant abnormal returns, so it can be concluded that the policy does not contain information that causes the market to react.