bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development and Initial Validation of the Transportation Support Scale
Authors: Fossum Shauna , Mazmanian Dwight , Møller Helle , Bédard Michel
Published: August 2023

Importance: Driving cessation affects older drivers and, possibly, also care partners (most of whom tend to be women). Although tools exist to assess the effects on family and friends of providing informal care to someone who needs assistance, no tool is available to clinicians that specifically focuses on the effects of driving cessation.

Objective: To develop the Transportation Support Scale (TSS) to measure care partners’ responses—both negative and positive—to driving cessation and assuming transportation responsibilities.

Design: We developed a list of 98 items to capture the impact on care partners of providing transportation to older adults who have stopped driving. In Phase 1, we pretested the items qualitatively with a small sample of care partners. In Phase 2, we reduced the number of items and examined several psychometric properties of the TSS with a larger sample.

Setting: Community.

Participants: Two convenience samples of care partners who provide transportation (Phase 1, n = 11; Phase 2, n = 66).

Results: The initial pool of items was reduced from 98 to 22. The final TSS has an internal consistency of .88 (Cronbach’s α). Thirty-five percent of care partners’ scores fell above the middle possible score; these care partners were likely experiencing a high negative impact related to providing transportation after driving cessation.

Conclusions and Relevance: The TSS demonstrated adequate preliminary psychometric properties. We need additional research to further evaluate the psychometric properties of the TSS (e.g., test–retest reliability). A fully validated TSS may be useful to clinicians and researchers.

What This Article Adds: The TSS has the potential to help clarify the perspective of care partners as well as inform the development and evaluation of services for care partners who are providing transportation to former drivers.
Identifying Research Gaps in Literature related to studies of Strategic Planning on Competitive Advantage: A Systematic Review of Literature
Authors: Yangailo Tryson , Mpundu Mubanga
Published: August 2023

This study presents a systematic literature review to identify the major research gaps in the literature related to the studies of strategic planning on competitive advantage. The study employed a systematic review of the literature contained in three databases, Google-Scholar, ERIC and Semantic-Scholar. The analysis of the literature in this study revealed that there is an increase in the number of studies focusing on the relationship between strategic planning and competitive advantage. The systematic review of the literature indicates a wider gap in the existing research in that: there are very few studies that include continuous variables to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between strategic planning and competitive advantage; there are very few countries that have conducted these studies in relation to the relationship between strategic planning and competitive advantage; the research methodologies employed in the studies reviewed were mainly quantitative; and there are other sectors that have received little or no attention in the focus area. The study included only peer-reviewed, English-language literature. A key contribution of this study is that the steps, methodology and analysis used can be replicated and applied by scholars to conduct similar or even different studies to identify gaps in the literature review.
DIFICULDADES PARA A REALIZAÇÃO DE TRANSPLANTES DURANTE A PANDEMIA DO COVID-19
Authors: Marrocos Bárbara Tenório , Ragnini Camila Marchet , Hubner Maria Luísa Ribeiro de Paiva , Breancini Natiéli
Published: August 2023

Introdução: O SARS-CoV-19 é um vírus que teve seu epicentro em Wuhan, China, apresentando desde sintomas leves como tosse e mialgia até casos graves com dispneia severa. Desse modo, a pandemia do COVID-19 teve amplo impacto nos sistemas de saúde do mundo, essencialmente nos procedimentos de transplante, observando-se a sua redução. Objetivo: Entender os impactos da pandemia da COVID-19 nos procedimentos mundiais de transplantes de órgãos. Material e Métodos: Uma revisão integrativa da literatura foi realizada, utilizando a base de dados PubMed, utilizando os descritores “Organ Transplantation”; “COVID-19”, unidos pelo operador booleano “AND”. Os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos originais publicados entre 2020 e 2023. Os critérios de exclusão foram estudos não relacionados ao tema, revisões de literatura, meta análises, resumos de congresso e capítulos de livro. 14 artigos foram elegíveis. Resultados e Discussão: Houve uma redução mundial no índice de transplantes, sendo este decorrente da menor disponibilização de espaço em UTI, escassez de recursos e equipe médica reduzida. Assim, na maioria dos países houve redução no transplante renal, enquanto no Brasil o órgão mais afetado foi o pulmão, apresentando-se como consequência o aumento do tempo na fila de espera e da mortalidade dos inscritos. Ademais, outras questões observadas durante a pandemia do SARS-CoV-2 foram a redução da aceitação de doadores vivos, não imunizados e fora da região dos respectivos centros de transplantes, contribuindo para o decréscimo na taxa global, bem como a aplicação de testagem em receptores, doadores e profissionais de saúde, colaborando para o melhor manejo da situação pandêmica. Assim sendo, foi observado que as medidas de biossegurança implementadas foram essenciais para a retomada segura da realização de transplantes, observando-se também que países desenvolvidos tiveram maior sucesso nessa recuperação. Conclusão: Foi observado a necessidade de criação de protocolos de biossegurança em situações pandêmicas, ensejando que não ocorra novamente a redução nas taxas de transplante mundial e o aumento da mortalidade de pacientes em lista de espera para transplantes.
DESIGNING A HOSPITAL SIGNAGE GUIDANCE SYSTEM USING ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENTS
Authors: Jasni Dolah  , Cao YeeFang  , Lilian Lee Shiau Gee
Published: August 2023

This project analyses hospital signage and navigation systems utilising the collaborative design. It's a new "human-centered" design theory. Community design provides equal, safe, and easy access to the medical environment for all, especially for hospital patients with special needs. In medical facilities, the communal design lets us build passenger flow-directing systems and better signs and guides. Design thinking drives medical signage and counseling. Second, it provides a framework for constructing medical institution signage and orientation systems based on audience needs, signage placement, and environmental design. Applying this design theory and approach to medical institution signs and guiding systems increases audience, sign recognition, patient guidance, treatment flow optimisation, and efficiency. A case study examined the Second People's Hospital of Henan Province's signage and guiding system, patients' physiological and psychological qualities, and their needs and expectations. This project studies and implements signage and guidance system design guidelines. This new initiative aims to encourage researchers and professionals to utilise the common design and present more effective design examples.
MENINJAU KONSEP TERJEMAHAN SEMULA: KAJIAN KES PUTERA CILIK (2015) DAN PUTERA KECIL (2021)
Authors: HAROON HASLINA
Published: August 2023

Terjemahan semula (retranslation) sebagai satu produk merujuk terjemahan baharu atau terjemahan terkemudian, yang dihasilkan daripada teks sumber yang sama dan dalam bahasa sasaran yang sama dengan terjemahan yang pertama. Kewujudan beberapa buah teks terjemahan daripada satu teks yang sama menyebabkan andaian sering dibuat bahawa teks terjemahan yang terkemudian merupakan satu bentuk terjemahan semula. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan ketepatan andaian ini, dengan memberikan fokus pada dua teks terjemahan dalam bahasa Melayu, iaitu Putera Cilik (2015) dan Putera Kecil (2021). Untuk melaksanakan kajian ini, analisis periteks dan epiteks kedua-dua terjemahan ini dilakukan, dan temu bual bersama penerbit dan penterjemah dijalankan. Berdasarkan analisis yang dilakukan dan maklum balas yang diperoleh, dapat disimpulkan bahawa teks terjemahan Putera Kecil (2021) bukan satu bentuk terjemahan semula. Hal ini demikian kerana walaupun Putera Cilik (2015) dan Putera Kecil (2021) berasal daripada karya bahasa Perancis yang sama, iaitu Le Petit Prince, kedua-duanya tidak berkongsi teks sumber yang sama. Kajian ini mempunyai implikasi dari segi pentakrifan dan pemahaman konsep seperti ‘teks asal’, ‘teks sumber’ dan ‘terjemahan semula’ dalam kajian bidang terjemahan. Kajian ini juga menekankan kepentingan untuk menentukan dengan tepat teks sumber dalam kajian dalam bidang terjemahan. Hal ini demikian kerana kesimpulan yang tepat hanya dapat dibuat jika teks sumber yang tepat digunakan dalam perbandingan dan analisis.
Determination of Dry Matter Yields and Quality Characters of Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) Genotypes
Authors: AKÇA PELEN Melek
Published: August 2023

This study was carried out to determine yield and quality values of various annual ryegrass varieties genotypes. Five annual ryegrass and four genotypes improved at Aegean Agricultural Research Institute were used. Experiments were conducted at Institute’s trial fields in 2020 and 2021. According to data combined over-years, differences between dry matter yields of genotypes were found to be statistically important. Dry matter yields ranged between 15 500-18 930 kg/ha. In terms of quality parameters, differences were also significant. The values were 16.1- 19.5% for protein contents, 31.7-34.7% for ADF and 47.8-51.9% for NDF. It was determined that annual ryegrass genotypes showed good performances at Aegean conditions.
The XSO framework (v0.1) and Phydra library (v0.1) for a flexible, reproducible and integrated plankton community modeling environment in Python
Authors: Post Benjamin , Acevedo-Trejos Esteban , Barton Andrew D. , Merico Agostino
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Plankton community modeling is a critical tool for understanding the processes that shape marine ecosystems and their impacts on global biogeochemical cycles. These models can be of variable ecological, physiological and physical complexity. Many published models are either not publicly available or implemented in monolithic and inflexible code, thus hampering adoption, collaboration, and reproducibility of results. Here we present Phydra, an open-source library for plankton community modelling, and Xarray-simlab-ODE (XSO), a modular framework for efficient, flexible, and reproducible model development based on ordinary differential equations. Both tools are written in Python. Phydra provides pre-built models and model components that can be modified and assembled to develop plankton community models of various levels of ecological complexity. The components can be created, adapted and modified using standard variable types provided by the XSO framework. XSO is embedded in the Python scientific ecosystem and is integrated with tools for data analysis and visualization. To demonstrate the range of applicability and how Phydra and XSO can be used to develop and execute models, we present three applications: (1) a highly simplified nutrient-phytoplankton (NP) model in a chemostat setting, (2) a nutrient-phytoplankton-zooplankton-detritus (NPZD) model in a zero-dimensional pelagic ocean setting, and (3) a size-structured plankton community model that resolves 50 phytoplankton and 50 zooplankton size classes with functional traits determined by allometric relationships. The applications presented here are available as interactive Jupyter notebooks and can be used by the scientific community to build, modify, and run plankton community models based on differential equations for a diverse range of scientific pursuits.
Monsoon Asia Rice Calendar: a gridded rice calendar in monsoon Asia based on Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images
Authors: Zhao Xin , Nishina Kazuya , Izumisawa Haruka , Masutomi Yuji , Osako Seima , Yamamoto Shuhei
Published: August 2023

Abstract. An accurate and spatially explicit large-scale rice calendar can enhance understanding of agricultural practices and their ecological services, particularly in monsoon Asia. However, currently available global- or continental-scale rice calendars suffer from coarse resolution, poor recording, and outdated information, which do not provide detailed and consistent information on rice phenology. To address this limitation, this study mapped a new (2019 to 2020) gridded (0.5° × 0.5° resolution) rice calendar for monsoon Asia based on Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images. The novelty of this rice calendar lies in the development of a consistent optimal methodological framework that allows spatially explicit characterization of the rice transplanting date, harvest date, and number of rice croppings. The methodological framework incorporates two steps: (1) detection of rice phenological dates and number of rice croppings through combination of a feature-based algorithm and the fitted Weibull function, and (2) spatio-temporal integration of the detected transplanting and harvest dates using von Mises maximum likelihood estimates. Results revealed that the proposed rice calendar can accurately identify the rice phenological dates for three croppings in monsoon Asia. When compared with single rice data from the census-based RiceAtlas rice calendar, the proposed rice calendar outperformed the MODIS-based RICA rice calendar. It exhibited bias of 4 and −6 days for transplanting and harvest dates, respectively, with marked improvement in MAE by 10 and 15 days, and in RMSE by 6 and 15 days for transplanting and harvest dates, respectively. In total, the proposed rice calendar can detect single, double, and triple rice cropping with area of 5.3 × 106, 4.5 × 106, and 0.9 × 106 km2, respectively. This novel gridded rice calendar fills the gaps in finer-resolution rice calendars across major global rice production areas, facilitating research on rice phenology that is relevant to the climate change.
GPEP v1.0: a Geospatial Probabilistic Estimation Package to support Earth Science applications
Authors: Tang Guoqiang , Wood Andrew W. , Newman Andrew J. , Clark Martyn P. , Papalexiou Simon Michael
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Ensemble geophysical datasets are foundational for research to understand the Earth System in an uncertainty-aware context, and to drive applications that require quantification of uncertainties, such as probabilistic hydro-meteorological estimation or prediction. Yet ensemble estimation is more challenging than single-value spatial interpolation, and open-access routines and tools are limited in this area, hindering the generation and application of ensemble geophysical datasets. A notable exception in the last decade has been the Gridded Meteorological Ensemble Tool (GMET), which is implemented in FORTRAN and has typically been configured for ensemble estimation of precipitation, mean air temperature, and daily temperature range, based on station observations. GMET has been used to generate a variety of local, regional, national and global meteorological datasets, which in turn have driven multiple retrospective and real-time hydrological applications. Motivated by an interest in expanding GMET flexibility, application scope and range of methods, we have developed a Python-based Geospatial Probabilistic Estimation Package (GPEP) that offers GMET functionality along with additional methodological and usability improvements, including variable independence and flexibility, an efficient alternative cross-validation strategy, internal parallelization, and the availability of the scikit-learn machine learning library for both local and global regression. This paper describes GPEP and illustrates some of its capabilities using several demonstration experiments, including the estimation of precipitation, temperature, and snow water equivalent ensemble analyses on various scales.
Assimilation of Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Lightning Imager (LI) pseudo-observations in AROME-France – proof of concept
Authors: Erdmann Felix , Caumont Olivier , Defer Eric
Published: August 2023

Abstract. This study develops a lightning data assimilation (LDA) scheme for the regional, convection-permitting numerical weather prediction (NWP) model AROME-France. The LDA scheme intends to assimilate total lightning, i.e., cloud-to-ground (CG) and inter- and intra-cloud (IC), of the future Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Lightning Imager (LI; MTG-LI). MTG-LI proxy data are created, and flash extent density (FED) fields are derived.
An FED forward observation operator (FFO) is trained based on modeled, column-integrated graupel mass from 24 storm days in 2018. The FFO is successfully verified for 2 independent storm days.
With the FFO, the LDA adapts a 1-dimensional Bayesian (1DBay) retrieval followed by a 3-dimensional variational (3DVar) assimilation approach that is currently run operationally in AROME-France for radar reflectivity data. The 1DBay retrieval derives relative humidity profiles from the background by comparing the FED observations to the FED inferred from the background. Retrieved relative humidity profiles are assimilated as sounding data.
The evaluation of the LDA comprises different LDA experiments and four case studies. It is found that all LDA experiments can increase the background integrated water vapor (IWV) in regions where the observed FED exceeds the FED inferred from AROME-France outputs. In addition, IWV can be reduced where spurious FED is modeled. A qualitative analysis of 6 h accumulated rainfall fields reveals that the LDA is capable of locating and initiating some local precipitation fields better than a radar data assimilation (RDA) experiment. However, the LDA also leads to rainfall accumulations that are too high at some locations. Fractions skill scores (FSSs) of 6 h accumulated rainfall are overall similar for the developed LDA and RDA experiments. An approach aiming at mitigating effects due to differences in the optical extents of lightning flashes and the area of the corresponding cloud was developed and included in the LDA; however, it does not always improve the FSS.
A importância do investimento de venture capital para startups e a liberdade contratual no ecossistema empreendedor
Authors: Oliveira Agustinho Eduardo , Portugal De Oliveira Furquim Gregório
Published: August 2023

The importance of startups in the world economy is increasing. Brazil, to align itself with this trend, instituted the Legal Framework for Startups, defining the appropriate mechanisms for investing in these companies. The importance of the topic stems from the startups’ need for external resources to be able to consolidate in the market. In this sense, the role of serial investors is of great relevance since they usually have experience in this ecosystem. Thus, to encourage investment in startups, the Legal Framework protected the personal assets of investors until the investor becomes partner of the company’s corporate structure, prohibiting, however, interference by these investors in investee companies, going against the practice of market, which aims to define some matters on which the affirmative vote of these investors is required. Thus, based on the understanding that a change in this logic could lead to a decrease in the volume of financial resources contributed to Brazilian startups, this article sought to demonstrate that the Legal Framework does not aim to prevent the influence of investors in the investees, since the vote affirmative granted to these third parties is not about management or voting in the company, but only a mere external control.
Registro empresarial: Política de desenvolvimento econômico e adaptação institucional
Authors: Pereira Ribeiro Marcia Carla , Atilio Godri João Paulo
Published: August 2023

The Federal Constitution of 1988 raised private business activity as an indispensable element for achieving the primacy established by the economic and social order. In turn, the participation of the State in the economy, especially through the legal regulation of economic activity, gained new contours from the middle of the first quarter of the 20th century, so that a market economy system averse to state regulation is no longer conceived. In this conformation, the analysis of the business register – a necessary act for the regular and formal exercise of business activity by the private agent - is proposed as a mechanism to induce development and, therefore, able to integrate the political agenda of the Brazilian State, through the tool of institutional adaptation. The article uses the deductive method to conclude that business register must be an element of attraction and encouragement to the private agent, and not an entry barrier to entrepreneurship. Through the institutional adaptation policy, the rules of business registration also need to reflect the State’s commitment to create conditions for the free exercise of business activity, since it is determinant to the country’s economic and social development, as indicated by the recent legislative changes promoted, like the Law 13.874/2019 – Economic Freedom Act – and Law 14.195/2021 – Business Environment Law.
Inaplicabilidade da clássica doutrina de serviços públicos à disciplina do transporte aéreo de passageiros mesmo com o enquadramento da atividade como serviço essencial
Authors: Rocha Da Silva Alice , Barbosa Bastos Costa Fernando
Published: August 2023

In numerous actions submitted to the Judiciary, the legal nature of passenger air transport is placed at the center of the discussion. Would it be a public service or a private activity? This is the case, for example, among many others, of the thesis defended by the MPF and the DPU, which tried, in various processes, to extend the gratuity for people with special needs granted by law in land and waterway transport to air transport. From the lessons of Leon Duguit, Gaston Jèze and Maurice Hauriou, it is intended to extract the main characteristics of public services listed by the classical doctrine, as an exercise to verify the adequacy of air passenger transport to a classical conception of public services. Starting from the analysis of the constitutional text, and also exposing a doctrinal and jurisprudential divergence in the acts of granting these services, it is intended to face the questioning of how these activities would also be framed within a more modern conception of Administrative Law. The purpose of this analysis is to demonstrate that even if air passenger transport is removed from an outdated conception of public services, means must be given to protect the provision of an undeniably essential activity
Homelessness Service Systems Responses to COVID-19
Authors: Seeley Molly
Published: August 2023

It is difficult to overstate the degree of uncertainty during the early days of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, as government advice largely emphasized self-quarantine and isolation, stringent hygienic and sanitation practices, implementation of regulations around face masks and shields, and closure of congregate public spaces. This uncertainty was especially true for homelessness service providers, as homelessness is a phenomenon which has historically taken place primarily in public and communal spaces. It is important to consider that data collection among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) has always been a complex endeavor, as these populations can be transient, hard-to-reach, and reluctant to engage with researchers. COVID-19 testing was also severely limited throughout 2020, prior to the development of readily available self-administered tests. Understanding the complete picture of COVID-19 transmission within homeless populations during the early days of the outbreak, is therefore immensely challenging. For these reasons, this study, undertaken in August 2020, seeks to record the impact of the early pandemic period on homelessness service systems from a policy perspective. The value of this perspective is twofold: first, it documents how systems in a wide array of contexts responded to a critical public health crisis and can stand as a record of how systems operated prior to and immediately after the outbreak occurred, providing important historical context for future research; and second, it helps contextualize new and emerging data around the experience of PEH during COVID-19 and its lingering impacts.
Predicting Injury and Illness with Machine Learning in Elite Youth Soccer: A Comprehensive Monitoring Approach over 3 Months
Authors: Haller Nils , Kranzinger Stefan , Kranzinger Christina , Blumkaitis Julia C. , Strepp Tilmann , Simon Perikles , Tomaskovic Aleksandar , O’Brien James , Düring Manfred , Stöggl Thomas
Published: August 2023

The search for monitoring tools that provide early indication of injury and illness could contribute to better player protection. The aim of the present study was to i) determine the feasibility of and adherence to our monitoring approach, and ii) identify variables associated with up-coming illness and injury. We incorporated a comprehensive set of monitoring tools consisting of external load and physical fitness data, questionnaires, blood, neuromuscular-, hamstring, hip abductor and hip adductor performance tests performed over a three-month period in elite under-18 academy soccer players. Twenty-five players (age: 16.6 ± 0.9 years, height: 178 ± 7 cm, weight: 74 ± 7 kg, VO2max: 59 ± 4 ml/min/kg) took part in the study. In addition to evaluating adherence to the monitoring approach, data were analyzed using a linear support vector machine (SVM) to predict illness and injuries. The approach was feasible, with no injuries or dropouts due to the monitoring process. Questionnaire adherence was high at the beginning and decreased steadily towards the end of the study. An SVM resulted in the best classification results for three classification tasks, i.e., illness prediction, illness determination and injury prediction. For injury prediction, one of four injuries present in the test data set was detected, with 96.3% of all data points (i.e., injuries and non-injuries) correctly detected. For both illness prediction and determination, there was only one illness in the test data set that was detected by the linear SVM. However, the model showed low precision for injury and illness prediction with a considerable number of false-positives. The results demonstrate the feasibility of a holistic monitoring approach with the possibility of predicting illness and injury. Additional data points are needed to improve the prediction models. In practical application, this may lead to overcautious recommendations on when players should be protected from injury and illness.
política de inovação e o impasse do desenvolvimento no Brasil
Authors: Ruduit Garcia Sandro , Wolffenbüttel Rodrigo
Published: August 2023

A pesquisa internacional, de modo geral, registra uma variedade de estratégias de inovação dos países, tais como a Alemanha e os Estados Unidos, em razão das características das relações e da estrutura produtiva que marcam os sistemas de inovação, das imposições dos quadros institucionais, e das conjunturas das lutas e alianças de atores na defesa de seus interesses. Este artigo discute essa conjectura, analisando centralmente as mudanças na política de inovação brasileira em resposta ao impasse do processo de desenvolvimento que se deflagra em meados dos anos 2010 no País. Os dados foram obtidos em diferentes normas legais, bases estatísticas oficiais do País em consulta a rankingsinternacionais, acompanhando o desempenho ao longo dos anos 2010. A passagem de uma política orientada às interações para outra, com acento em redução de custos, relaciona-se, pois, tanto com os traços tendenciais de fortalecimento de setores convencionais quanto com um jogo de posições em defesa de interesses entre ganhadores e perdedores na crise.
En las fronteras del silencio, se agitan las palabras: saberes, afectos y política en las memorias de la infancia en el exilio
Authors: Chmiel Fira
Published: August 2023

El texto que sigue explora, desde una perspectiva biográfica, las memorias de quienes tuvieron la experiencia de haber sido niños y niñas durante el exilio forzado de las últimas dictaduras en Uruguay y en Argentina. Indago aquí en el vínculo entre las formas de saber, la política y los afectos, que configuraron las experiencias de infancia y con ellas, un rasgo particular en las narrativas biográficas. Con esta premisa me pregunto por las lecturas y diversos sentidos que guardó el silencio en las escenas rememoradas. Estas modalidades entre el silencio y la palabra han labrado un modo posible de construir un relato y una historia propia sobre la experiencia del exilio.
Day 1 Panel 1: Addressing Inequity and Injustice In the Family Law System
Authors: Judy Harris Kluger  , Betty Weinberg Ellerin  , Troy K. Webber  , Jennifer Friedman  , William C. Silverman
Published: August 2023

Day 1 – October 13, 2022 Keynote Panel 1: Addressing Inequity and Injustice In the Family Law System
Day 1 Panel 3: Aligning the Law With Today's Conceptions of Domestic Violence: Coercive Control, Lethality, and Femicide
Authors: Jennifer Friedman  , Chitra Raghavan  , Tanya Selvaratnam  , Paula Cohen  , Anna Maria Diamanti
Published: August 2023

Day 1 – October 13, 2022 Keynote Panel 3: Aligning the Law With Today's Conceptions of Domestic Violence: Coercive Control, Lethality, and Femicide
Day 2 Panel 2: Promoting Equity From the Bench: Judicial Selection, Oversight, and Training
Authors: Shahabuddeen Ally  , Savina Playter  , Tamra Walker  , Robert Tembeckjian  , Juanita Bing Newton
Published: August 2023

Day 2 – October 14, 2022 Panel 2: Promoting Equity From the Bench: Judicial Selection, Oversight, and Training
Day 2 Panel 4: Advocacy Planning and Closing Remarks
Authors: Maya Grosz  , Lisa Vara  , Hamra Ahmad  , Karla George  , Christine Perumal  , Shani Adess  , Anna Maria Diamanti
Published: August 2023

Day 2 – October 14, 2022 Panel 4: Advocacy Planning and Closing Remarks
Performa Mesin Silinder Tunggal dengan Variasi Kompresi dan Bahan Bakar
Authors: Rahmat Bahtiar , Wijaya Mohammad Burhan Rubai
Published: August 2023

Saat ini, produsen otomotif seperti mobil dan sepeda motor memproduksi mesin yang lebih bertenaga dan efisien. Mesin yang diproduksi ini biasanya memiliki tekanan kompresi yang tinggi untuk mencapai performa yang tinggi dan konsumsi bahan bakar yang ekonomis. Sayangnya, hanya sedikit pengguna yang mengetahui bahwa mesin kompresi tinggi membutuhkan bahan bakar dengan angka oktan tinggi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan keluaran daya & torsi mesin pembakaran dalam satu silinder yang diberikan beberapa variasi tekanan kompresi dengan menggunakan bahan bakar Pertamax Plus & Pertamax Racing. Uji dynamometer telah dilakukan untuk mengetahui perbedaan unjuk kerja mesin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mesin dengan tekanan kompresi tertinggi (11,8 Kg/cm2) dengan bahan bakar Pertamax Racing (RON 100) menghasilkan keluaran daya tertinggi sebesar 7,8 KW dengan keluaran torsi tertinggi sebesar 10 Nm. Sedangkan mesin dengan tekanan kompresi terendah (10 Kg/cm2) mengunakan bahan bakar Pertamax Plus (RON 95) menghasilkan keluaran tenaga terendah sebesar 4,6 KW dengan keluaran torsi terendah sebesar 4,1 Nm.
Hugo Schmeisser's Bergmann Sub-machine Guns: M.P.18,I to M.P.18,IV & the SIG Bergmann M.P.
Authors: Vortisch Hans-Christian
Published: August 2023

In this article, the author examines previous attempts at explaining the unusual nomenclature of the famous German Bergmann M.P.18,I sub-machine gun and its variants, designed by Hugo Schmeisser during and shortly after the First World War. Based on a re-examination of the single known example of the M.P.18,III, the author offers his own theories as to the origin of the nomenclature, suggesting that the model name originates with the designer and/or manufacturer, rather than the military. The various estimates of the exact production numbers of these weapons are also considered, and these are compared with the author’s own serial number database. The available serial numbers suggest that, not only were more guns produced than commonly thought, there were possibly additional examples manufactured for end users other than the German military.
A Clinical Study to Appraise the Efficacy of Astacus Fluviatilis in the Management of Urticaria by Using Chronic Urticaria -Quality of Life (CU-QoL)
Authors: Pavithran Perumalla
Published: August 2023

People often experience urticaria, sometimes referred to as hives, which is characterised by erythematous, edematous, itchy, and transitory plaques that affect the skin and mucous membranes. Acute spontaneous urticaria, chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic inducible urticaria, and episodic chronic urticaria are the different classifications. Many causes are blamed for the aetiology, but sometimes they are idiopathic. These include infections, medications, diet, psychogenic factors, and respiratory allergies. Clinically, there are irritable, swollen, and red plaques. Homoeopathy effectively cures acute, chronic, and recurrent urticaria by addressing the underlying immune system imbalance and takes on the illness head-on. Numerous effective homoeopathic therapies exist to treat urticaria. One of the significant remedies is Astacus fluviatilis that is very helpful in cases of urticaria. This study was done on 20 patients, where 10 patients were given Astacus fluviatilis and 10 patients were given a placebo. The statistical results showed that Astacus fluviatilis gave better results compared to the control group.

Keywords: Urticaria, Treatment, Astacus fluviatilis, Homoeopathy.
Utility of Staphysagria in Treating a Stye - A Case Report
Authors: Reddy Tummala Aarathi
Published: August 2023

Stye is a painful swelling near the edge of the eyelid. It resembles like a pimple. It is an acute infectious condition. It is an inflamed oil gland either on the upper eyelid or lower eyelid. In this case report a 35years old female presented with complaint of Stye, treated with Staphysagria 30, in relation to the totality of symptoms for a duration of 1month.It is an evidenced based study that homoeopathy when prescribed based on symptom similarity gives good relief.

Keywords: Homoeopathy, Staphysagria, Stye, Swelling, Eyelid, Lt eye.
Taxation and customs strategies in Jordanian supply chain management: Shaping sustainable design and driving environmental responsibility
Authors: Zobi Mo'taz Kamel Al , Al-Zaqeba Murad Ali Ahmad , Jarah Baker Akram Falah
Published: August 2023

This study explores the role of taxation and customs strategies in promoting sustainable design and environmental responsibility in supply chain management. The research examines their direct effects on sustainable and environmental responsibility in Jordan, as well as the moderating influence of socioeconomic factors. It also investigates the mediating effect of sustainable practices adoption. Quantitative analysis using Smart PLS4 software was conducted. The results highlight the positive influence of taxation strategies on sustainable and environmental responsibility. Effective taxation strategies contribute to a stronger commitment to sustainable practices and environmental concerns within supply chains. Similarly, customs strategies positively influence sustainable and environmental responsibility, demonstrating that efficient customs management aligns with sustainable practices. In addition, socioeconomic factors were identified as significant moderators. The relationship between taxation strategies and sustainable responsibility, as well as environmental responsibility, varied based on the socioeconomic context. This suggests that the effectiveness of these strategies depends on the specific circumstances in which organizations operate. Furthermore, sustainable practices adoption was found to moderate the relationship between taxation and environmental strategies, and sustainable responsibility. This indicates that the successful implementation of sustainable practices enhances the impact of taxation and environmental strategies in promoting sustainability within the supply chain. This paper emphasizes the importance of developing and implementing effective taxation and customs policies that align with sustainable practices. Organizations should consider the influence of socioeconomic factors and prioritize the sustainable practices adoption to maximize the impact of these strategies. The findings provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making and encourage businesses to integrate sustainability into their supply chain management, contributing to environmental conservation and long-term success.
Sustainability of agricultural trade supply chains status, opportunities, and future directions
Authors: Shen Yongtao , Panichakarn Boonsub
Published: August 2023

This study examines the sustainability of Agricultural Trade Supply Chains (ATSC) from the perspective of agricultural sustainable development, with a focus on five key aspects: production, processing and storage, transportation and logistics, trade, and consumer and market. Based on an analysis of 756 academic papers published between 2013 and 2022, scientific metric techniques were used to identify changes in the field's sustainability. The study highlights opportunities for the development of a sustainable agricultural product trade supply chain, including the use of blockchain technology to improve transparency and traceability, increasing consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products, corporate zero-deforestation commitments, bioenergy market expansion, and the role of farm advisors in promoting sustainable production methods. This paper contributes to a structured understanding of the status and future directions of ATSC sustainability, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts across all links of the supply chain to meet the sustainable needs of consumers and promote environmental protection and social-friendly markets.
Driving sustainable supply chains: Blockchain-enabled eco-efficiency for resilient customs ports
Authors: Ababneh Ahmad Moh’D , Almarashdah Manal Ali , Jebril Iqbal , Al-Zaqeba Murad Ali Ahmad , Assaf Nasser
Published: August 2023

This paper investigates the driving factors behind sustainable supply chains in Jordan, focusing on the implementation of blockchain technology, customs ports practices, and technological infrastructure. The primary data for the study was collected through questionnaires distributed to employees working in the Jordanian customs. A random sampling method was employed to select participants, and a total of 184 valid questionnaires were retrieved for analysis. The collected data was analyzed using the statistical software Smartpls PLS4. The results of quantitative research reveal that the implementation of blockchain technology and technological infrastructure positively affects the driving of sustainable supply chains in Jordan, also customs ports practices also have a positive impact on driving sustainable supply chains, emphasizing the significance of efficient and resilient customs operations for sustainability. Additionally, compliance with environmental regulations enhances the effectiveness of blockchain technology in achieving sustainability objectives. Moreover, underscoring the role of robust technological capabilities in supporting sustainable operations within customs ports. The study contributes to the understanding of the key drivers of sustainable supply chains in Jordan, providing valuable insights for policymakers, supply chain managers, and other stakeholders involved in promoting sustainability within the customs ports industry. The findings can guide decision-making and inform strategies aimed at enhancing eco-efficiency and resilience in supply chain operations.
Antecedent and consequences of collective safety behavior on shipping and logistics companies
Authors: Watun Sius Kaya , Suharnomo Suharnomo , Mas’ud Fuad
Published: August 2023

Safety is part of welfare which is the main goal of the organization seen from a humanistic management perspective. Safety is currently a very important factor for the existence of humans and organizations, so safety science becomes important to examine in depth human existence in activities to achieve prosperity. The method used is the Structure Equation Model (SEM). A total of 226 crew members working for the Indonesian National Shipping Company responded to this research questionnaire. The results show that the existential safety displayed by management who is committed to safety, active leaders facilitate safe work, and training that does not only touch the physical technical aspect but also touches the mental and spiritual aspects of humans to support safer performance. Also, the self-awareness of each crew member influences forming cohesiveness among them to behave in a collective safety manner. The theoretical contribution of this research is to study safety based on humanistic management theory. The managerial implication of this research is that safety is the responsibility of everyone who works in the organization, core management values are brought to life in collective safety behavior and leaders show that safety commitment in real attitudes and behavior. This research is still limited to focus on the philosophy of anthropology, metaphysics, and humanist management theory. Future research is expected to be able to get out of the influence of neo-liberal capitalist management theory and enter into a more humanist safety management based on metaphysical ontology philosophy and humanistic management theory and other social sciences.
The impact of agile strategy on supply chain performance: The mediating role of supply chain practices and customer relationships in the retail sector in Jordan
Authors: Aboalganam Khaled M. , Awad Hussain Ahmad
Published: August 2023

This research examines the influence of an agile supply chain strategy (ASC) on supply chain performance (SCP) within Jordan's retail industry. The study focuses on the intermediary role of SCP. Data was gathered from senior and executive management personnel responsible for supply chain functions in 37 retail companies in Jordan. The collected data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to assess the proposed model. The results indicate that SCP, specifically strategic partnerships with suppliers and customer relationships, act as mediators between the ASC strategy and supply chain performance. The study offers practical recommendations derived from the findings to assist retail sector managers. These findings contribute to the understanding of how an agile strategy can enhance supply chain performance in the Jordan retail sector.
Investigating the relationship between information quality, system quality, service quality, and supply chain performance in the manufacturing sector of Saudi Arabia: An empirical study
Authors: Kanan Mohammad
Published: August 2023

This research investigates the links between information quality, service quality, system quality, and supply chain performance in Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector. The goal is to provide insights into the elements that impact supply chain outcomes and to identify critical performance drivers. Data was acquired from a sample of manufacturing organizations, and the correlations were analyzed using a structural equation modeling technique. Information quality, service quality, and supply chain performance are all shown to have substantial positive correlations. Higher levels of information quality and service quality relate to enhanced supply chain performance in the manufacturing sector. However, system quality was shown to have a comparatively smaller influence on supply chain performance, suggesting that investments in information management systems and service delivery methods may offer higher returns. The reliability and validity of the measuring scales employed in this research were evaluated and determined to be strong, assuring the precision and consistency of the findings. These results add to the current research by identifying the unique elements that influence supply chain performance in Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector. The study has many implications for practitioners in the manufacturing sector as it discusses the significance of investing in information management systems, providing high-quality services, and continually evaluating and improving supply chain performance. Organizations may improve their competitiveness and create better supply chain results by concentrating on these areas. Additional elements and possible moderating or mediating variables may be investigated in future studies to acquire a better knowledge of the dynamics that impact supply chain performance. Overall, this research offers significant insights for practitioners and decision-makers in the manufacturing industry, directing them towards more appropriate methods to maximize supply chain performance and achieve long-term success.
Pricing strategy and marketing distribution channels on customer satisfaction and purchasing decision for green products
Authors: Adam Rosida Panuki , Suardi Suardi , Lahay Mahmud
Published: August 2023

This paper aims to investigate the impact of pricing strategy and distribution channels on the decision-making process of customers when purchasing green products. The focus is on the satisfaction of customers who purchase these products. The study is conducted on the population of all customers who purchase green products from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The sample size is determined using a formula that considers the number of variables or indicators. The study uses Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), which is a method used to test variants-based structural equation models with the support of SmartPLS software. The results show that all seven hypotheses are supported, indicating that pricing strategy and distribution channels play a critical role in customer satisfaction and decision-making processes when purchasing green products. The results have implications for SMEs that sell green products as they need to focus on their pricing strategies and distribution channels to increase customer satisfaction and decision-making. This study provides essential insights into the impact of pricing strategy and distribution channels on customer satisfaction and decision-making when purchasing green products. The findings can guide SMEs in developing effective marketing strategies to persuade more customers to purchase green products and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Halal supply chain and halal tourism industry in forming economic growth
Authors: Suseno Bambang Dwi , Sutisna Sutisna , Hidayat Syamsul , Basrowi Basrowi
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of the halal supply chain on the halal tourism industry and economic growth. The idea was tested using quantitative methodology in this study. The research instrument was a questionnaire filled out by the respondents. The participants in this study were MSME actors in the tourism industry in Banten Province, Indonesia. For this study, 113 participants were selected using purposive sampling, and data were analyzed using a structural equation model (SEM). The findings from this study are that the halal supply chain has a positive and statistically significant effect on the halal tourism industry. In addition, the halal supply chain and the halal tourism industry affect economic growth. These findings contribute as additional literature for further research that the halal supply chain is an essential factor for the halal tourism industry in Indonesia.