bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Early Post-Stroke Seizures: A Comparison Between Acute Ischemic and Haemorrhagic Stroke Patients
Authors: Khan Imran , Khan Zubair Waheed , Khattak Abdul Latif , Anwar Javed , Ibrahim Tahir , Hassan Fayyaz
Published: November 2023

Objective: To compare the frequency of post-stroke seizure between acute ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke patients.
Study Design: Comparative, prospective study.
Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Oct 2021 to Oct 2022.
Methodology: A total of 180 patients with acute stroke, were included in the study. CT brain and/or MRI brain were performed to diagnose all patients. Patients were divided into haemorrhagic and ischemic stroke groups. Patients were followed for four weeks.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 48.92±7.80 years. The majority were males 127(70.5%),125(69.4%) patients had an ischemic stroke, while 55(30.6%) had haemorrhagic. Post-stroke seizures were seen in 12(7.07%). In haemorrhagic stroke patients, the frequency was 5/55(9.09%), while 7/125(5.6%) in ischemic ones. The difference in frequencies was 4.03%. There was no significant difference in seizure frequencies between the two groups (p=0.298).
Conclusion: This study concluded that there is no significant statistical difference in frequencies of post-stroke seizure in haemorrhagic stroke compared to ischemic stroke patients.
La responsabilidad tributaria del administrador concursal pendente de concurso. Especial referencia a los actos convalidados por el juez de lo mercantil
Authors: Fraile Fernández Rosa
Published: November 2023

La conflictividad de la responsabilidad tributaria se acentúa cuando esta ha de derivarse en el marco del concurso de acreedores, generando aún mayores controversias cuando el sujeto sobre el que pretende derivarse la responsabilidad tributaria es el administrador concursal.
En el ejercicio de sus funciones, el administrador concursal puede incurrir en supuestos de hecho configuradores de alguno de los tipos de responsabilidad tributaria previstos en la Ley general tributaria, lo que supone la posibilidad de que la Administración inicie el procedimiento tributario de derivación de responsabilidad. Este procedimiento es diverso de la acción civil por daños individuales que prevé la legislación concursal y que atiende al instituto de la responsabilidad civil por daños que difiere del instituto de la responsabilidad tributaria.
En el presente texto se abordará la competencia de la Administración tributaria para conocer de la derivación de responsabilidad tributaria hacia el administrador concursal tanto en caso de que el concurso ya haya concluido como durante la tramitación de este. Se observará la posibilidad de la concurrencia de culpas como elemento limitador de la responsabilidad en caso de que la Administración, personada en el concurso, no impugne en tiempo y forma los actos del administrador concursal que puedan ser controvertidos. Otro de los elementos fundamentales de este trabajo es la valoración de si la actuación del juez del concurso en la validación de una u otra forma de los actos del administrador concursal puede ser considerada causa de exoneración de la responsabilidad del administrador concursal.
S.R.F Syndicate : Penggambaran White Collar Crime dalam Video Game L.A. Noire
Authors: Fitrian Genta Ridzky
Published: November 2023

Artikel ini menjelaskan mengenai penggambaran kejahatan kerah putih atau white collar crime dalam video game L.A. Noire dalam perspektif kriminologi. Kejahatan Kerah Putih adalah kejahatan yang dilakukan oleh pejabat pemerintah atau pemangku kekuasaan di perusahaan atau lembaga-lembaga swasta (non-pemerintah) yang memanfaatkan wewenang mereka demi kepentingan sendiri dan merugikan khalayak banyak. Temuan menemukan bahwa video game L.A. Noire banyak menunjukan penggambaran kejahatan-kejahatan. Salah satu kejahatan yang ditujukan adalah kejahatan kerah putih. L.A. Noire menggambarkan tentang kinerja sebuah sindikat kejahatan kerah putih bernama S.R.F. atau Suburban Redevelopment Fund. Sindikat tersebut banyak melibatkan pejabat setempat juga para konglomerat perusahaan serta para profesional yang memanfaatkan posisi profesi mereka demi meraup keuntungan dari proyek palsu yang ditujukan untuk menipu pemerintah Federal Amerika Serikat demi meraup keuntungan sebanyak mungkin.
Injection strategy – a driver of atmospheric circulation and ozone response to stratospheric aerosol geoengineering
Authors: Bednarz Ewa M. , Butler Amy H. , Visioni Daniele , Zhang Yan , Kravitz Ben , MacMartin Douglas G.
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Despite offsetting global mean surface temperature, various studies demonstrated that stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) could influence the recovery of stratospheric ozone and have important impacts on stratospheric and tropospheric circulation, thereby potentially playing an important role in modulating regional and seasonal climate variability. However, so far, most of the assessments of such an approach have come from climate model simulations in which SO2 is injected only in a single location or a set of locations. Here we use CESM2-WACCM6 SAI simulations under a comprehensive set of SAI strategies achieving the same global mean surface temperature with different locations and/or timing of injections, namely an equatorial injection, an annual injection of equal amounts of SO2 at 15∘ N and 15∘ S, an annual injection of equal amounts of SO2 at 30∘ N and 30∘ S, and a polar strategy injecting SO2 at 60∘ N and 60∘ S only in spring in each hemisphere. We demonstrate that despite achieving the same global mean surface temperature, the different strategies result in contrastingly different magnitudes of the aerosol-induced lower stratospheric warming, stratospheric moistening, strengthening of stratospheric polar jets in both hemispheres, and changes in the speed of the residual circulation. These impacts tend to maximise under the equatorial injection strategy and become smaller as the aerosols are injected away from the Equator into the subtropics and higher latitudes. In conjunction with the differences in direct radiative impacts at the surface, these different stratospheric changes drive different impacts on the extratropical modes of variability (Northern and Southern Annular modes), including important consequences on the northern winter surface climate, and on the intensity of tropical tropospheric Walker and Hadley circulations, which drive tropical precipitation patterns. Finally, we demonstrate that the choice of injection strategy also plays a first-order role in the future evolution of stratospheric ozone under SAI throughout the globe. Overall, our results contribute to an increased understanding of the fine interplay of various radiative, dynamical, and chemical processes driving the atmospheric circulation and ozone response to SAI and lay the foundation for designing an optimal SAI strategy that could form a basis of future multi-model intercomparisons.
On Formation of Carbonaceous Impurities in Flame Spray Synthesis of Maghemite Nanoparticles
Authors: Tischendorf Ricardo , Duschik Kristina , Dupont Sophie , Fröde Fabian , Pitsch Heinz , Kneer Reinhold , Schaper Mirko , Schmid Hans-Joachim
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Particles generated by spray flame synthesis (SFS) can exhibit impurities, with surface adsorbates and soot being the best-known examples. Unfortunately, the extent to which the formation of these impurities can be characterized, and how their formation can be avoided is not fully understood yet. In order to contribute to the understanding of the formation of carbonaceous impurities, we investigated their formation using a standardized burner type (SpraySyn burner) while synthesizing maghemite by the gas-to-particle conversion. Two approaches were followed to characterize the formation of soot and surface adsorbates in this paper. Firstly, fabricated powders were analyzed by complementary powder analysis. In this term, the detection of soot was negative, but powders contained carboxylates and carbonates, which were bound to particle surfaces. The methodological procedure used allowed a reliable quantification of those adsorbates, and it was possible to normalize their relative mass fractions (up to ~16 %) to the powders' respective specific surface areas. The normalization approach yielded a surface loading values of 0.84–0.85 mg m-2. The methodical procedure and the data provided can be used in the future to denote/compare SFS materials in sensitivity studies. Secondly, particles were thermophoretically extracted from the process in situ and subsequently characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TS-TEM). Interestingly, particles extracted at 5 cm height above the burner (HAB) (representing the center of the visible flame) showed amorphous core-shell structures and amorphous aggregates, indicating a coexistence of soot alongside maghemite particles. Via reducing the sampling time of the TS system to 1.5 ms samples were taken either from flame pulses (a state of high flame activity) or from flame flickering (lower flame activity). A comparison of these samples showed that heterogeneous particle structures formed predominantly in flame pulses. As samples extracted at 15 cm HAB neither showed amorphous coating nor amorphous aggregates, it was indicated that soot fractions oxidize between 5 and 15 cm HAB.
Impact of ice multiplication on the cloud electrification of a cold-season thunderstorm: a numerical case study
Authors: Yang Jing , Huang Shiye , Zhang Qilin , Jing Xiaoqin , Deng Yuting , Liu Yubao
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Ice microphysics controls cloud electrification in thunderstorms, and the various secondary ice production (SIP) processes are vital in generating high ice concentration. However, the role of SIP in cold-season thunderstorms is not well understood. In this study, the impacts of SIP on the electrification in a thunderstorm occurred in late November is investigated using model simulations. The parameterizations of three SIP processes are implemented in the model, including the rime-splintering, ice-ice collisional breakup, and shattering of freezing drops. In addition, a noninductive and an inductive charging parametrization, as well as a bulk discharging model are coupled with the spectral bin microphysics scheme. The results show the simulated storm intensity and temporal variation of flash rate are improved after SIP parametrizations are implemented in the model. Among the three SIP processes, the rime-splintering and shattering of freezing drops have stronger impacts on the storm than the ice-ice collisional breakup. The graupel and snow concentration are enhanced while their sizes are suppressed due to the SIP. The changes in the ice microphysics result in substantial changes in the charge structure. The total charge density changes from an inverted tripole structure to a dipole structure (tripole structure at some locations) after SIP is considered in the model, mainly due to the enhanced collision between graupel and ice, and riming at temperatures warmer than -20 °C. These changes lead to an enhancement of vertical electric field, especially in the mature stage, which explains the improved modelling of flash rate. The results highlight that the cold-season cloud electrification is very sensitive to the SIP.
Enhancing LSTM-based streamflow prediction with a spatially distributed approach
Authors: Yu Qiutong , Tolson Bryan A. , Shen Hongren , Han Ming , Mai Juliane , Lin Jimmy
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Deep learning (DL) algorithms have previously demonstrated their effectiveness in streamflow prediction. However, in hydrological time series modelling, the performance of existing DL methods is often bound by limited spatial information, as these data-driven models are typically trained with lumped (spatially-aggregated) input data. In this study, we propose a hybrid approach, namely the Spatially Recursive (SR) model, that integrates a lumped long short-term memory (LSTM) network with a physics-based hydrological routing simulation for enhanced streamflow prediction. The lumped LSTM was trained on the basin-averaged meteorological and hydrological variables derived from 141 gauged basins located in the Great Lakes region of North America. The SR model involves applying the trained LSTM at the subbasin scale for local streamflow predictions which are then translated to the basin outlet by the hydrological routing model. We evaluated the efficacy of the SR model on predicting streamflow at 224 gauged stations across the Great Lakes region and compared its performance to that of the standalone lumped LSTM model. The results indicate that the SR model achieved performance levels on par with the lumped LSTM in basins used for training the LSTM. Additionally, the SR model was able to predict streamflow more accurately on large basins (e.g., drainage area greater than 1000 km2), underscoring the substantial information loss associated with basin-wise feature aggregation. Furthermore, the SR model outperformed the lumped LSTM when applied to basins that were not part of the LSTM training (i.e., pseudo-ungauged basins). The implication of this study is that the lumped LSTM predictions, especially in large basins and ungauged basins, can be reliably improved by considering spatial heterogeneity at finer resolution via the SR model.
Statistical characteristics of raindrop size distribution during rainy seasons in complicated mountain terrain
Authors: Mao Wenqian , Zhang Wenyu , Kou Menggang
Published: November 2023

Abstract. In order to improve our understanding of the characteristics of raindrop size distribution (DSD) over complex mountainous terrain, the differences in DSD over the southern slopes, northern slopes, and interior of the Qilian Mountains were analyzed using 6 months of observations. For all rainfall events, the number concentrations of small and large raindrops in the interior and on the southern slopes were greater than on the northern slopes, but midsize raindrops were less. The DSD spectrum of the interior was more variable and differed significantly from that of the northern slopes. The differences in the normalized intercept parameters of the DSD for stratiform and convective rainfall were 8.3 % and 10.4 %, respectively, and those of the mass-weighted mean diameters were 10.0 % and 23.4 %, respectively, while the standard deviations of DSD parameters at interior sites were larger. The differences in the coefficient and exponent of the Z–R relationship were 2.5 % and 10.7 %, respectively, with an increasing value of the coefficient from the southern to the northern slopes for stratiform rainfall but the opposite for convective rainfall. In addition, the DSD characteristics and Z–R relationships were more similar at the ipsilateral sites and had smaller differences between the southern slopes and interior of the mountains.
The impacts of anomalies in atmospheric circulations on Arctic sea ice outflow and sea ice conditions in the Barents and Greenland seas: case study in 2020
Authors: Zhang Fanyi , Lei Ruibo , Zhai Mengxi , Pang Xiaoping , Li Na
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Arctic sea ice outflow to the Atlantic Ocean is essential to the Arctic sea ice mass budget and the marine environments in the Barents and Greenland seas (BGS). With the extremely positive Arctic Oscillation (AO) in winter (JFM) 2020, the feedback mechanisms of anomalies in Arctic sea ice outflow and their impacts on winter–spring sea ice and other marine environmental conditions in the subsequent months until early summer in the BGS were investigated. The results reveal that the total sea ice area flux (SIAF) through the Fram Strait, the Svalbard–Franz Josef Land passageway, and the Franz Josef Land–Novaya Zemlya passageway in winter and June 2020 was higher than the 1988–2020 climatology. The relatively large total SIAF, which was dominated by that through the Fram Strait (77.6 %), can be significantly related to atmospheric circulation anomalies, especially with the positive phases of the winter AO and the winter–spring relatively high air pressure gradient across the western and eastern Arctic Ocean. Such abnormal winter atmospheric circulation patterns have induced wind speeds anomalies that accelerate sea ice motion (SIM) in the Atlantic sector of Transpolar Drift, subsequently contributing to the variability in the SIAF (R=+0.86, P<0.001). The abnormally large Arctic sea ice outflow led to increased sea ice area (SIA) and thickness in the BGS, which has been observed since March 2020, especially in May–June. The increased SIA impeded the warming of the sea surface temperature (SST), with a significant negative correlation between April SIA and synchronous SST as well as the lagging SST of 1–3 months based on the historic data from 1982–2020. Therefore, this study suggests that winter–spring Arctic sea ice outflow can be considered a predictor of changes in sea ice and other marine environmental conditions in the BGS in the subsequent months, at least until early summer. The results promote our understanding of the physical connection between the central Arctic Ocean and the BGS.
Charakter prawny biskupów Jordana i Ungera. Studium historyczne
Authors: Banaszak Marian
Published: November 2023

Przedmiotem artykułu są studia nad początkami organizacji Kościoła w Polsce. Autor pochylając się nad zagadnieniem prawnego charakteru pierwszych biskupów w Polsce po chrzcie księcia Mieszka próbuje w niniejszym opracowaniu odpowiedzieć na pytanie: czy Jordan i Unger byli biskupami misyjnymi, czy diecezjalnymi?
The Histopathological and macroscopical considerations of induced experimental periodontitis in rats
Authors: Muresan Stefana , Dreanca Alexandra , Nagy Andras , Repciuc Calin , Purdoiu Robert Cristian , Pop Alexandru Raul , Pantea Stelian , Oana Liviu
Published: November 2023

Ten Wistar males rats were used to induce experimental periodontitis by placing a 5-0 cotton thread ligature at the base of the first superior molar on the left side. Before this phase, the molar went through the process of scaling, rooting and planning. Soft movements of the molar were realized for creating an accumulation of plaque by flattening and by resulting the displacement of the gingival tissue, thus provoking an inflammatory response. After 7 days the ligatures were removed in all ten rats. After 14 days, results obtained showed gross aspects of periodontitis and microscopical lesions as well, installed in the periodontium. Microscopically, an inflammatory response with bone necrosis and alveolar bone loss was observed. The aim of this study is to test an experimental protocol of periodontitis confirming the presence of this pathology by gross aspects and also histopathological aspects. In conclusion, the tested procedure is able to provide all the key biological elements present in periodontal disease, whereas representing the adequate features for biomaterial testing domain.
Decoding the Polyphenol Impact on the Cardiovascular System: A Journey from the French Paradox to Restenosis
Authors: Craciun Ioana , Florinel Brudasca
Published: November 2023

Resveratrol and quercetin, two natural polyphenolic compounds, exhibit potential in veterinary and human medicine for cardiovascular benefits, particularly for the prevention and management of restenosis, a complex process involving blood vessel re-narrowing. This review investigates the impact of these compounds on restenosis in animal models, explaining their modes of action, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative capabilities. Additional insights are provided by the intriguing "French Paradox," in which the Southern French population's low heart disease incidence is associated with red wine and polyphenol-rich diet consumption. Through animal models, we gain essential knowledge about the therapeutic potential, safety, and dosing of resveratrol and quercetin in both veterinary and human clinical settings. Understanding their precise molecular pathways is essential in enhancing their effectiveness in reducing restenosis. The "French Paradox" draws attention to the potential cardiovascular benefits of polyphenols in restenosis. Novel approaches to minimize restenosis in veterinary and human medicine may result from bridging the gap between animal models and human trials.
Effect of Sensorimotor Training on Pain, Balance and Functional Ability in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: . . Anjali , Sharma Mukesh
Published: November 2023

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic debilitating disease that causes several functional health status problems. Sensorimotor abilities such as proprioception, balance, and neuromuscular control are known to deteriorate as osteoarthritis progresses due to pain avoidance and progressive inactivity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the effect of sensorimotor training on pain and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis and whether these changes were associated with impairment of functional performance.
Study Design: Experimental Design
Source of Data Collection: DAV Institute of Physiotherapy, Yamuna Nagar.
Methodology: 30 Subjects were included in the study on the basis of inclusion criteria and were randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental group received sensorimotor training in addition to the conventional OA knee exercises and the control group received the conventional OA knee exercise program. Treatment was given for 6 weeks. Pain, balance, and functional disability were measured as outcome measure on the 1st, 21st, and 42th day using the VAS scale, the berg balance test and the WOMAC scale, respectively.
Result: The result of the present study found that the sensorimotor group produced significantly better improvement in comparison to the conventional group in all the measured parameters. Conclusion: The study provides evidence that the inclusion of sensorimotor training in the treatment of OA knee patients could produce a more positive effect on pain, balance, and functional activity levels. The association between pain, balance, and functional activity should be considered when treating knee OA.

Key words: Osteoarthritis knee, Sensorimotor training, Pain, Balance, Functional ability.
Understanding mobile payments through the lens of innovation resistance and planned behavior theories
Authors: Rabaai Ahmad A. , Maati Shereef Abu Al , Muhammad Nooh Bany , Eljamal Enas M.
Published: November 2023

Despite the numerous advantages that different mobile payments can provide, their acceptance, and adoption rates are still relatively low. This study aims at investigating mobile payments and demonstrates how drivers and barriers that influence behavioral intentions to use mobile payments interact and support one another by combining the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the innovation resistance theory (IRT). A self-administered online survey was employed to gather data from 341 users of mobile payments in the State of Kuwait. To test the proposed model and its hypotheses, responses were analyzed using a partial least square structural equation modeling approach (PLS-SEM). The results show that usage, value, risk, and tradition resistance-related factors are significant barriers towards behavioral intentions to use mobile payments, while the image barrier is insignificant. The findings also affirmed that perceived behavioral control and attitudes motivate and influence consumers’ behavioral intentions; however, the subjective norm was non-significant. The study’s findings have significant implications for scholars, mobile payments’ service providers, marketers, policymakers, and banks.
Investigating the effect of financial literacy and financial inclusion on operational and sustainable supply chain performance of SMEs
Authors: Toni Nagian , Theng Bestadrian Prawiro , Calen Calen
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of financial literacy on operational performance, financial inclusion on operational performance and the effect of financial literacy on sustainable supply chains and the impact of financial inclusion on sustainable supply chains in SMEs in Indonesia. The research method is quantitative through online surveys with the Google form, data collection by distributing online questionnaires to 590 SMEs owners in Indonesia who were selected by simple random sampling. The online questionnaire was designed using a Likert scale of 5 and distributed via social media. Data analysis used structural equation modeling of partial least squares (SEM-PLS) with data processing tools using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The stages of data analysis are validity-reliability test and hypothesis, or significance test used in this study using a Google form which will be distributed to respondents. This questionnaire measurement method uses a Likert Scale of 5, namely Strongly Disagree (STS), (2) Answers Disagree (TS), (3) Neutral Answers (N), (4) Answers Agree (S), Strongly Agree (SS). The results of this study indicate that financial literacy had a positive and significant effect on operational performance, financial inclusion had a positive and significant effect on operational performance, financial literacy had a positive and significant effect on sustainable supply chains and financial inclusion had a positive and significant effect on sustainable supply chains in SMEs in Indonesia. The novelty of this research is the model relationship between Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion, Operational Performance, SME Sustainable Supply Chain which has never been explained in previous studies.
Utilizing blockchain technology in enhancing supply chain efficiency and export performance, and its implications on the financial performance of SMEs
Authors: Purwaningsih Endang , Muslikh Muslikh , Suhaeri Suhaeri , Basrowi Basrowi
Published: November 2023

This study examines the intricate relationships among Blockchain Technology utilization, Supply Chain Efficiency, Export Performance, and the Financial Performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The research aims to elucidate the impact of technology adoption on various operational and financial aspects within the SME context. Employing a quantitative research design, data was collected from a diverse sample of SMEs across industries. The relationships were analyzed using statistical techniques, and the hypotheses were tested to uncover the implications of Blockchain Technology integration on SMEs' performance dimensions. The findings reveal that the adoption of Blockchain Technology significantly enhances Supply Chain Efficiency, underscoring its potential for optimizing operational workflows. However, the direct impact of technology on SME Financial Performance is not established, suggesting the importance of a holistic approach to financial growth. Moreover, the positive association between Blockchain Technology and Export Performance highlights the pivotal role of technology in fostering international trade success. Theoretical implications underscore the intricate interplay between technology adoption, operational efficiencies, and financial outcomes in SMEs. Managerially, the study advocates for SMEs to strategically integrate technology within their supply chain management practices to achieve enhanced efficiency and market competitiveness. Limitations include the potential for contextual variations and measurement biases. Future research can delve deeper into the moderating factors that influence the relationship between technology and financial performance in SMEs. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive examination of the interrelationships between these factors within the SME context.
The impact of SCM integration on business performance through information sharing, quality integration and innovation system
Authors: Basana Sautma Ronni , Malelak Mariana Ing , Suprapto Widjojo , Siagian Hotlan , Tarigan Zeplin Jiwa Husada
Published: November 2023

Integration with external supply chain partners can reduce the risk of process and product development disruptions. Hence, the companies should anticipate and prepare for any risk that could emerge in the supply chain network. This study aims to analyze the role of supply chain integration, information sharing, supply chain quality integration, and innovation systems in improving business performance in the manufacturing industry. The study surveyed manufacturing companies located in East Java, as many as 258 companies. Data was collected using questionnaires designed with a five-point Likert scale and distributed through Google Forms and company visits. 222 questionnaires were distributed through Google Forms, and 36 were distributed during company visits. The smartPLS software version 4.0 was used for descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing. The results showed that supply chain integration positively impacts information sharing, quality integration, and innovation systems. Information sharing significantly supports the implementation of quality integration and innovation systems. However, quality integration does not affect the innovation system. Likewise, innovation systems have no impact on improving business performance. Many manufacturing companies in East Java had not done innovation systems appropriately after the COVID-19 disruption as the company still focused on current processes and products to maintain company sustainability. Furthermore, information sharing, and supply chain quality integration significantly improve business performance. The results of this study could contribute to managers building close partnerships with external parties to maintain the quality of processes and products. Business owners must also consider using the latest technology for process and product innovation. These findings enrich the current supply chain management theory, particularly with quality integration and innovation systems.
Supply chain risks in the age of big data and artificial intelligence: The role of risk alert tools and managerial apprehensions
Authors: Allahham Mahmoud , Sharabati Abdel-Aziz Ahmad , Al-Sager Maen , Sabra Samar , Awartani Lana , Khraim Ayman Salim Lutfi
Published: November 2023

As supply networks become more complex and international, the task of controlling associated risks becomes more difficult. This article investigates the usefulness of risk alert technologies in supply chain management, with a focus on Big Data Analytics (BDA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The study investigates the impact of BDA capabilities, solid IT infrastructure, managerial views, and AI-apprehensions on the effectiveness of risk alert tools using a questionnaire-based survey of 420 managerial personnel and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via SMART PLS. The work proposes the concept of AI-Apprehensions as a moderating variable, which is a relatively unexplored field. According to the findings, while BDA capabilities and IT infrastructure considerably improve the effectiveness of risk alert tools, AI-apprehensions can negate these advantages. The study provides useful insights for policymakers and practitioners, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical and human components for effective risk management.
Business performance concept development apparel industry MSMEs in Bali
Authors: Nurcaya I Nyoman , Rahyuda I Ketut , Giantari Gusti Ayu Ketut , Ekawati Ni Wayan
Published: November 2023

The apparel industry is one of the business sectors included in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bali Province. These apparel industry MSMEs contribute to employment and economic growth in Bali, so their business sustainability must be maintained. Measuring the business performance of MSMEs in the apparel industry needs to be carried out on an ongoing basis to ensure that these MSMEs can survive in increasingly fierce competition. The objectives of this study are: first, to explain the role of innovation strategy in mediating the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on MSME business performance, and second, to explain the role of technological resources in moderating the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on MSME business performance. The research was conducted on apparel MSMEs in Bali with 220 respondents taken randomly. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) technique. The analysis results show that entrepreneurial orientation has a significant positive effect on the performance of MSMEs. Entrepreneurial orientation has a significant positive effect on innovation strategy, and then innovation strategy has a significant positive effect on MSME business performance. Technological resources strengthen the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on MSME business performance.
Gerard Mannion (1970–2019) and Anselm Kyongsuk Min (1940–2020): A Memorial
Authors: Phan Peter C.
Published: November 2023

Brief eulogies for Professors Gerard Mannion and Anselm Min celebrating their teaching careers, scholarship, and their theological legacies.
The Twain Doctrine
Authors: Seybold Matt
Published: November 2023

During the Cultural Cold War, and specifically during the Armed Thaw of the late 1950s and early 1960s, Mark Twain became an object of propaganda between the United States and USSR. The U.S. state–private network of intelligence agencies, corporations, media conglomerates, lobbies, and other institutions set about a process of indoctrination that converted Twain into an iconography serving national interests. While the Twain Doctrine has long since ceased to dominate Twain Studies scholarship, it still operates upon the general public. This essay surveys its precepts and gives several examples of its implementation.
Pengaruh Tekanan Ketaatan, Pengetahuan Audit Dan Self Efficacy Terhadap Audit Judgment
Authors: Sososutiksno Christina , Gaspersz Alexander Rivan
Published: November 2023

Adanya kasus krisis kegagalan audit yang dilakukan oleh para akuntan publik atau auditor, terjadinya kasus kegagalan audit dalam periode belakangan ini, telah menimbulkan krisis kepercayaan masyarakat mengenai ketidakmampuan profesi akuntan dalam mengaudit laporan keuangan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji secara empiris apakah variabel tekanan ketaatan, pengetahuan audit dan self efficacy berpengaruh terhadap audit judgment. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh auditor di kantor BPKP provinsi maluku dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 40 responden.dengan pengunaan metode kousiner dan mengunakan teknik pengumpulan data yakni spss. Hasil dari penelitian ini tekanan ketaatan tidak berpengaruh terhadap audit judgment, pengetahuan audit dan self efficacy berpengaruh terhadap audit judgment.
Bees of the Pacific Northwest : key to bumble bee species for males (Hymenoptera : Apidae : Bombus)
Authors: Best Lincoln R. , Jackson August S. , Rivers James W. , Williams Paul H.
Published: November 2023

This species key to male bumble bees of the Pacific Northwest provides dichotomous couplets which aid the user in identifying 27 species which occur or have occurred historically, and may still be present in the region. The key architecture is based strongly on the key to species for males found in Williams et al. (2014).
The Effectiveness of Autogenous Dentin Graft as a Biomaterial in Optimizing the Esthetic Outcomes of Immediate Dental Implants: A Prospective Clinical Study
Authors: Dkheel Ikhlas Abd , Al-Quisi Ahmed Fadhil
Published: November 2023

Background: Immediate implant placement in the maxillary anterior region was challenging, especially with the jumping gap and limited primary implant stability. Objective: To assess the autogenous dentin graft biomaterial's ability to improve the esthetic outcomes of an immediately inserted implant. Methods: Twenty patients with non-restorable retained roots in the maxillary non-molar region surrounded by natural sound teeth were included in this study after a complete clinical and radiological examination, including patient health and clinical fitness for the immediate dental implant procedure. A single dental implant was inserted for each patient, and the resulting jump distance was filled with the mineralized dentin graft and covered by gel foam with the figure of eight suturing. The Pink Esthetic Score index of the implant-supported prostheses was evaluated six months after the initial surgery. Results: Twenty eligible patients were included in this study. The assessment of the clinical measurements of the alveolar ridge width and gingival biotype before surgical intervention and after 6 months showed no significant differences between them. The mean Pink Esthetic Score (PES) was 7.75. Only two patients achieved a total esthetic score of 10; another three patients had a score of 8, four with a score of 7, and the rest with a score of 6. Conclusion: An autogenous dentine graft effectively achieves acceptable esthetic results with an isolated immediate dental implant inserted in the anterior maxillary area.
Examining the Vocabulary Knowledge and Idiomatic Structures of EFL Learners in a Culturally - Oriented Learning Context
Authors: Abdulaal Mohammad Awad Al-Dawoody , Alenazi Maryumah Heji
Published: November 2023

This study looked into how cultural background knowledge affected the vocabulary and idiomatic phrases of Saudi pre-intermediate EFL students. Only 60 out of 100 EFL students who conducted the Oxford Quick Placement Test for this reason were chosen. Group 1 (American Culture; AC), Group 2 (Saudi Culture; SC), and Group 3 (Culture-Free; CF) were created by randomly selecting the responses. After that, each group was pre-tested on vocabulary and idioms. The groups' respondents were then given three different treatments. For the treatment, the SC group received instruction on 10 texts related to Saudi traditions and culture; the AC group received instruction on 10 texts containing vocabulary and idiomatic structures pertinent to the American culture; and the CF group received instruction on 10 texts that were culture-free but still contained some phrases and idiomatic structures. The data collected were examined and analyzed employing one-way ANOVA in addition to paired sample t-test following the instruction, which was broken up into 10 sessions of 60 minutes each. According to the findings, the AC and SC groups outperformed the CF group. Further, there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test of the SC, with Sig (.00) < 0.05, suggesting that teaching English vocabulary and idioms from the Saudi culture had a substantial impact. Finally, the results also showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test of the AC group as Sig (.00) < 0.05, suggesting that teaching English vocabulary and idioms from the American culture had an influential impact on the participants. There are several ramifications of this study for instructors, and curriculum designers.
The Role of Interlanguage Practices in Feedback Mechanisms: A Case Study with Saudi EFL Learners
Authors: Hassan Al-Ahdal Arif Ahmed Mohammed , Aljabr Fahad Saleh
Published: November 2023

This study explored the efficacy and role of interlanguage feedback practices to and from EFL learners’ perspective at Qassim University which is a large university with a diverse Arabic speaker learner group. It also gauged the correlation between using interlanguage feedback practise, tolerance of language ambiguity and motivation to learn among the participants. A convenience sample of 48 EFL undergraduates at Qassim University were encouraged to judiciously adopt interlanguage in giving and receiving feedback in the EFL class for a period of eight weeks. Thereafter, a questionnaire was used to gather information on the predictors for interlanguage use in feedback and their outcomes on learning perceptions of the learners. Results indicated that students have moderate perceptions towards practicing interlanguaging feedback. Results also reported positive and moderate direct correlation between practicing interlanguaging feedback, tolerance of ambiguity and learning motivation. This was reflected in foreign language ambiguity tolerance, followed by learning motivation. Results also helped conclude that in the Saudi EFL context, an English-only classroom is not yet suitable to optimize learning, given the learners’ learning style and prevalent pedagogical methods, and as far as interlanguage use in feedback mechanisms is concerned, learners are positive to the idea as it aids in achieving their learning goals.
Autophagy beyond convention : plant-specific mechanisms for cellular recycling
Authors: Holla Sanjana
Published: November 2023

Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved catabolic pathway in eukaryotes, mediated by AuTophaGy related proteins (ATGs). It serves as a housekeeping mechanism by degrading diverse cellular components ranging from protein aggregates to entire organelles. Autophagy can either execute bulk degradation or exhibit high selectivity in targeting its cargo in response to the prevailing environmental conditions. In this thesis, we began by investigating adaptations of autophagy in the autotrophic and heterotrophic organs of plants. Our study revealed organ-specific dynamics of autophagic response in Arabidopsis thaliana under different stress conditions, with roots consistently exhibiting an earlier and more robust activity than shoots. We further identified the spatiotemporal autophagic selectivity towards different organelles under bulk autophagy-inducing conditions. In an effort to uncover distinctions in the autophagy machinery responsible for these plant-specific autophagic responses, we discovered that the ATG4-mediated delipidation of ATG8, previously considered a fundamental step in all eukaryotes, is dispensable in Arabidopsis thaliana. Further investigation into the plant ATG proteins led to the discovery of their potential roles beyond autophagy, as exemplified by the interactome of ATG5 which includes, among others, proteins involved in the endomembrane trafficking system and components of the ubiquitin-proteasome system. We developed two specialized tools to enable the above studies: SPIRO, an automated time-lapse imaging system designed for conducting phenotypical assays, and RoPod, dedicated microscopy chambers that aid in low-stress imaging of Arabidopsis roots.
PROMOVENDO A FITOTERAPIA TRADICIONAL DA AMAZÔNIA BRASILEIRA: O CASO DA FARMÁCIA VERDE DE MANICORÉ
Authors: Macuácua Xadreque Vitorino , Pereira Henrique dos Santos
Published: November 2023

As terapias com plantas medicinais são muitas vezes a única alternativa para populações socioeconomicamente vulneráveis para ​​curar doenças e manterem-se saudáveis. Os estudos sobre a fitoterapia tradicional tornam-se uma ferramenta importante para a valorização desses conhecimentos e práticas. Esse é o propósito da iniciativa brasileira denominada “Farmácia Verde de Manicoré”. Este estudo teve por objetivo principal registrar e descrever os processos de funcionamento deste empreendimento mediante: (a) listagem das espécies manipuladas; (b) averiguação de quais destas constam nas listas dos órgãos oficiais brasileiras; (c) averiguação das principais demandas e doenças tratadas e o perfil do público atendido. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas e observação direta. São descritas e analisadas as sete etapas registradas no funcionamento da Farmácia. Foram identificadas 96 espécies das quais 20 são encontradas no Formulário de Fitoterápicos da Farmacopeia Brasileira, 1ª edição e 9 na segunda edição, totalizando 29. A ansiedade, gastrite, insônia, irritação de pele, má digestão, prisão de ventre, tosse, asma e pedras nos rins são os principais problemas apresentados pelos pacientes com pelo menos 25 ou mais anos de idade. Xaropes e ervas para chá são as formulações mais solicitadas.
EKONOMİK BÜYÜME, İHRACAT VE DOĞRUDAN YABANCI SERMAYE YATIRIMLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ: TÜRKİYE ÖZELİNDE AMPİRİK BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ÇELİK Duygu , AYDIN Atilla
Published: November 2023

Bu araştırmada Türkiye’nin 1980 ile 2021 yılları arasındaki verileri kullanılarak ekonomik büyüme oranı, ihracat ve doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımları değişkenleri arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Çalışmada yöntem olarak Vektör Otoregresif Model (VAR) yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucuna göre gerek doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımları, gerekse de ihracat, büyümenin Granger nedeni değildir. Fakat büyüme ve ihracat birlikte ele alındığında doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımlarının Granger nedeni olduğu görülmektedir. Ayrıca büyüme ihracatın Granger nedenidir. Bir başka ifade ile büyüme ve ihracattan doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımlarına doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik ilişkisi olduğu söylenebilmektedir. Ayrıca büyümeden ihracata doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik ilişkisi tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuç aynı zamanda Türkiye ekonomisi için ihracata dayalı büyüme hipotezinin geçerli olmadığına yönelik bir kanıt olarak değerlendirilebilmektedir.
Rakshak: Post-Disaster Management through an Android Mobile Application
Authors: Roy Ayush , Mehta Devansh
Published: November 2023

In the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster, the most important thing is rescue and reconstruction. Large-scale disasters cause significant damage to lives, livelihood, and infrastructure. The breakdown of existing infrastructure is particularly detrimental since it also hampers rescue efforts and emergency services. From an administrative standpoint, effective logistical management and allocation of resources, as well as getting real-time reports, is highly imperative. Key Words: Disaster Management, Application, GIS, SOS
Survey On “An Agricultural Equipment Rental System”
Authors: Aundhakar Prof. Sarika
Published: November 2023

Agricultural equipment rental platforms are digital platforms revolutionizing modern farming. These online services provide a bridge between farmers and advanced agricultural machinery. Farmers can conveniently rent specialized equipment, sparing themselves the substantial costs and responsibilities of ownership. Firstly, they significantly reduce the financial burden on farmers by offering cost-effective alternatives to owning expensive machinery. This democratizes access to technology and empowers small-scale or financially constrained farmers to boost their productivity. It also provides facility to hire workers on demand. Moreover, these platforms promote sustainability by optimizing machinery use, reducing the environmental impact, and encouraging a more efficient approach to farming. Overall agricultural equipment rental platforms are pivotal in modern agriculture. They make advanced equipment accessible, lower costs, promote sustainability, and contribute to a more productive farming. Key Words: Agriculture, Farmer, Equipment, Rental, Cost Effective.