bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ebeveynlerin Dijital Ebeveynlik Rollerini Üstlenme Süreçlerinin Çocukların Bilinçli Medya Tüketimine Yansıması
Authors: Zinderen Aslıhan , Aslan Dilan
Published: November 2024

Dijital çağ, ebeveynlik pratiklerini dönüştürmüş ve ebeveynlerin rollerini genişletmiştir. Bugün
ebeveynlerden, çocuklarını dijital araçların risklerinden korumanın yanı sıra, dijital dünyanın sunduğu
fırsatları değerlendirme konusunda da onlara rehberlik etmeleri beklenmektedir. Bu çalışma, mevcut
ebeveynlerin dijital ebeveynlik rollerini nasıl yerine getirdiklerini, bu süreçte hangi zorluklarla
karşılaştıklarını veya hangi fırsatları değerlendirdiklerini araştırmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda
30 ebeveyn ile görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturan ebeveynlerden 15’i
ilkokul çağındaki çocuklara ve 15’i lise çağındaki çocuklara sahiptir. Bu ebeveynler, yarı yapılandırılmış
çevrim içi görüşme yöntemi ile çalışmaya katılmayı kabul etmiştir. Katılımcılardan, demografik bilgi
formu ile görüşme formundaki soruları yanıtlamaları istenmiştir. Araştırmada elde edilen bulgular dijital
ebeveynlik rolleri çerçevesinde beş farklı temada incelenmiş ve değerlendirilmiştir. Bulguların betimsel
analizi sonucunda, çocukların bilinçli medya tüketicisi olmalarında dijital ebeveynlerin önemli bir rol
oynadığı görülmüştür. Her iki ebeveyn grubunun dijital farkındalık düzeyinin farklı olduğu ve dijital
ebeveynlik rollerinin bu faktörlere bağlı olarak değişkenlik gösterdiği belirlenmiştir.
Implementation of International Arbitration Awards in Indonesia from the Perspective of Legal Value Theory
Authors: Sari Niken Junika , Zulfikar Ahmad Arif , Dorlah Sulaiman
Published: November 2024

Establishing an arbitral institution aims to resolve business disputes swiftly and conclusively, with arbitration's finality and binding nature being key principles. However, Indonesian arbitration law requires exequatur from the Central Jakarta District Court to enforce an international arbitration award, leading to delays and complications. A notable instance involved the annulment of an international arbitration award due to ambiguous norms. This study employs a normative research methodology with a theoretical approach to highlight the misalignment between international arbitration awards in Indonesia and Gustav Radbruch's Theory. The findings indicate that the lack of a balanced approach to justice, conflicting norms resulting in legal uncertainty, and the failure to provide benefits to all parties contribute to this misalignment. According to Radbruch, law aims to achieve justice, legal certainty, and expediency, with clear and logical provisions necessary for legal certainty and laws serving the diverse interests of all parties for expediency. The issuance of the Republic of Indonesia Supreme Court Regulation No. 3 of 2023 represents an effort to improve Indonesia's arbitration law. Revising Indonesian arbitration law is essential to align it with Radbruch's Theory, ensuring justice, legal certainty, and expediency in international arbitration awards.
Heavy Parliamentary v. Heavy Executive: Ambiguity of Power in Indonesian Constitutional Practices
Authors: Mukhlis Muhammad Mutawalli , Wahab Harlida Abdul , Paidi Zulhilmi , Sastrawaty Nila , Hasan Haslinda
Published: November 2024

The history of the Indonesian constitution has implemented Parliamentary and Presidential systems at different times. However, in practice it creates ambiguity in system implementation. The presidential system currently implemented is experiencing a dilemma due to regulation and separation of powers which tends to still have a parliamentary nuance. This research is library research that examines and explores regulatory documents, books, journals and other scientific works that are relevant to the topic of discussion. The results of data collection were analyzed in depth and then presented descriptively analytically. This article aims to provide ideas for building a concrete government system based on the shift in power functions that has occurred. This article concludes the need to issue a Law on the Presidential Institution which contains concrete limits on the powers of the President and the DPR. The President's capacity as head of government is limited by the party coalition in parliament. Therefore, it is necessary to redefine the roles and relationships between the President, DPR and political parties, clarify the checks and balances mechanism, and support the effectiveness of concrete and proportional government.
Investigation Methods of Combating Smuggling and Suspicious Trade Through Transport Routes: Ukrainian Case
Authors: Kniaziev Sergii , Verbytskyi Vitalii , Chernysh Maryna , Dziubynskyi Andrii , Kyslyi Anatolii
Published: November 2024

Smuggling poses a threat both to individuals and to national security. The problem of smuggling is complicated by the constant transformation of criminal schemes, thereby urging the search for appropriate investigation methods of this offense. The aim of the research is to improve the methods of investigation of smuggling through the integration of legislative, international, human, and technical resources. The research employed a doctrinal approach, a statistical method, and a descriptive method. As a result of the research, the Ukrainian legislation on combating smuggling was analysed in the context of European integration. It is noted that the criminalization of smuggling of goods is a welcome innovation, but the legislative framework needs further improvement. The legal basis of Ukraine's international cooperation in the investigation and countering of smuggling has been disclosed. The priority forms of cooperation were determined and directions for further improvement were revealed using the experience of several international initiatives. The value of human capital in combination with the latest technologies in the process of investigating crimes related to smuggling is noted. The obtained conclusions can be useful for regulatory bodies in the context of developing anti-smuggling policies based on identified priority areas.
Digitalization of Islamic Banking in Indonesia: Justification and Compliance to Sharia Principles
Authors: Ichsan Muchammad , Fitriyanti Fadia , Setiorini Kusumaningdiah Retno , Al-Qudah Adam Ma'abdeh
Published: November 2024

Technological sophistication is observed to be increasing the necessity for digitalization of Islamic banks in Indonesia to avoid being abandoned by their customers, as conventional banks rapidly advance their digital offerings and set higher expectations for financial services. However, these banks are required to comply with Sharia principles for their products and services. This study was conducted to analyze the justification of digitalization of Islamic banking system and compliance of the digital services implemented to Sharia principles. It employed doctrinal legal study methods. Data were retrieved from literature references and were analysed qualitatively using a conceptual and statutory approach. The results showed several reasons to justify digitalization of Islamic banking system and these include the current demand for digital products and services, the prevalence of the millennial generation, and the legal backing provided for the advancement in Indonesia. These principles mandate that Islamic banks must avoid practices involving maisir (gambling), gharar (obscurity), haram (prohibited activities), riba (usury), and zalim (injustice). This study is novel in its comprehensive analysis of how digitalization can be harmonized with Sharia principles in the Indonesian context, providing a unique legal and practical framework for Islamic banks aiming to modernize their services while maintaining religious compliance.
An update on incisional hernias
Authors: Rico Omar González , Solís Luis Fernando Pérez , Rodríguez Jesús Eduardo Trujillo , García Elias John , Páez María Fernanda Vázquez , Castro Karen Alicia Hernández , Cambrón Mayel Ortega , Hidalgo José Alejandro Cano
Published: November 2024

After abdominal surgery, incisional hernias are a common occurrence that may occur, and the frequency of these hernias may vary considerably depending on a number of different circumstances. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of incisional hernias, including their occurrence, causes, potential complications, and treatment options. Therefore, it is essential for healthcare providers to have a comprehensive understanding of these aspects in order to provide effective treatment and reduce the negative effects of this condition on patients.
Deberes fiduciarios personalizados como medio para facilitar inversiones sofisticadas en Latinoamérica
Authors: Quintero Bencomo Rodrigo
Published: November 2024

El fiduciary tailoring consiste en la personalización de los deberes y obligaciones fiduciarias de los oficiales de gobierno corporativo a través de contratos entre accionistas existentes, inversionistas y la compañía, usualmente siguiendo intereses comunes de inversionistas sofisticados y la compañía. Esta tendencia es ampliamente aceptada y discutida en Delaware, en donde se creó un marco funcional para su utilización. Para América Latina, sin embargo, el tema continúa siendo un campo con escasos estudios. En el presente trabajo, demostramos que, en realidad, los Derechos Societarios de América Latina admiten el fiduciary tailoring y explicamos su utilidad para inversionistas sofisticados en el continente consistente en el acuerdo de garantías ex ante que procuran un ambiente jurídico y financiero adecuado para la inversión, con particular énfasis en su aplicación ante estructuras sofisticadas de capital, activismo accionarial, salida (exit) o venta de la compañía, e insolvencia y dificultad financiera. Concluimos que la mayoría de las legislaciones de América Latina, como Delaware, derivarían beneficios importantes de adoptarse un esquema de validez y eficacia de pactos parasociales que permita la introducción de mecanismos de fiduciary tailoring y su uso por parte de inversionistas sofisticados.
Thermal Performance Analysis of Electronic Components on Different Substrate Materials
Authors: Kurhade Anant Sidhappa , Gadekar Tushar , Siraskar Gulab Dattrao , Jawalkar Swapna Swapnil , Biradar Ramdas , Kadam Arjun Arun , Yadav Rahul Shivaji , Dalvi Sagar Arjun , Waware Shital Yashwant , Mali Chaitalee Naresh
Published: November 2024

This study numerically analyzed different substrate board materials, including FR4, silicon, and copper, for electronic component cooling. Ten diverse components were mounted on these boards and subjected to uneven heat distribution. Both natural and forced air cooling were tested at various speeds. Copper cladding significantly lowered component temperatures by 34-54 degrees Celsius compared to FR4 or silicon at 7 m/s. Moreover, copper allowed for lower fan speeds (5 m/s) while keeping component temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius, reducing energy consumption. These results offer valuable guidance for thermal engineers in selecting optimal substrate boards for efficient electronic cooling.
A Review on Alternative Fuels Use in Internal Combustion Engines
Authors: Deshpande Ravindra , Patil Prashant , Kardekar Nitin , Rathod Shrinivas , Aswalekar Uday , Silaskar Satish M. , Thipse S. S.
Published: November 2024

The worldwide issues include rising fuel prices, air pollution, and global warming. As mineral fuels deplete, alternative fuels become increasingly significant in internal combustion engines. This article discusses liter-ature analysis to demonstrate the different types of renewable energy used worldwide. Alternative fuels can replace fossil fuels if their availability is limited by worldwide geopolitical issues. Its main objective is to review and identify the various types of alternative fuels which can be used for internal combustion en-gines to reduce emissions of CO2 into the atmosphere. Alcohols, LPG, biodiesel, natural gas, DME, fuel cells, hydrogen, and electricity are some alternative energy sources. Alternative fuels for both CI and SI engines are becoming more popular due to socioeconomic and environmental reasons. It involves transition-ing society from its dependence on petroleum and increasing concerns about sustainability. Natural gas, alcohol, hydrogen, fuel cells, and electricity are some alternative fuels that are getting much attention. These alternative fuels can minimize harmful emissions as well as operating costs.
Pharmacognostical Study and Analytical Standardization of Bhringaraja Taila: An Ayurvedic Oleaginous Medicine
Authors: Kumar Pranav , Singh Saurabh , Kumar Bimlesh , Sudhakar Kalvatala , Kumar Pandey Narendra , Choudhary Anand Kumar , Mazumder Rupa , Das Saumya , Pokhrel Pramod , Baghel Dileep Singh
Published: November 2024

Background: Bhringaraja Taila is an Ayurvedic classical formulation. The formulation is indicated as keshaya. The present study is structured around validating the fact of preparing the formulation with and without the addition of mineral (Gairika). Aim: The objectives of this study were to prepare and analyze Bhringaraja Taila. Method: After performing the murchanna samsakara, a specified amount of Drava, Kalka and Sneha dravyas were taken and subjected to moderate heating till the watery portion evaporated Bhringraja Taila prepared with and without Gairika. Results: The refractive index of Bhringraja Taila with and without the addition of Gairika was found to be decreased in both samples. The specific gravity and saponification values of both samples were found to be within the limit but slightly increased in the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika. The iodine value of both samples was found to be less than the limit. A decreased iodine value signifies less tendency toward rancidity. The acid value of both samples was found to be within the limit but more in the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika. The peroxide value of the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika was higher than the sample prepared without Gairika. Higher peroxide value indication of rancidity. The pH of the sample prepared with the addition of Gairika was found to be acidic and the sample prepared without the addition of Gairika was found to be basic. Conclusion: Thus considering the above fact it can be concluded that the formulation was prepared without mineral (Gairika) can be more stable but the therapeutic efficacy between the two formulation cannot be confirmed until and unless there is clinical validation.
Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of Indigofera prostrate on Normal and Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats
Authors: Kuchi Manjeera , Sundararajan Raja
Published: November 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus is an ailment that affects majority of individuals in the world. The objective of the current study is to estimate the antidiabetic effect of methanol extract of Indigofera prostrata whole plant, which is cultivated extensively in India’s arid and also desert regions. Aim: The aim of the current investigation is to estimate the efficacy of methanol extract of I. prostrata (MEIP) to prevent streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus in albino wistar strain rats. Methods: In current examination, methanol extracts of the whole plant of I. prostrata with the doses of 250 and 500mg/kg/b.wt (body weight) are administered through oral route to the streptozotocin made diabetic animals where n=6. We evaluated the differences in water intake, intake of food, glucose in fasting, weight of body and also the oral glucose tolerance test. When extract of I. prostrata was used for evaluating the (OGTT) Oral Glucose Tolerance Test for diabetic animals, levels of glucose were found to be pointedly lower when administered with 500 mg/kg b.wt as associated to the control group. I. prostrata had specifically reduced the elevated levels of glucose in diabetic rats. I. prostrata is a vital alternative source for managing blood glucose levels in diabetes mellitus that have increased during the condition and need to be further reduced by oral medications that cause hypoglycemia. Biochemical parameters were estimated as a part of the investigation. Results: The results demonstrated that the dried methanol extract of I. prostrata (250 mg/kg/bwt and 500 mg/kg/bwt) considerably declined the levels of blood glucose during the treatment period when compared to glibenclamide (10mg/kg), enhanced the metabolism, improved the health of animals and also enhanced the oral glucose tolerance test. Conclusion: As a result, we can conclude that the whole plant of I. prostrata methanol extract contains antidiabetic activity.
Assessing the Role of Capital Structure and Promoters’ Holding on Performance
Authors: Ghosh Samadrita , Sinha Abhijit
Published: November 2024

Understanding the role of capital structure and ownership structure on performance has raised interest among researchers in corporate finance. The present examination delves into identifying the effect of capital structure and Indian promoters’ holding on performance based on a sample of selected large-cap firms in India. This study considers a period from 2015 to 2022 covering companies listed in the BSE-Sensex. The research uses accounting-based performance as the performance parameter and share of long-term debt for capital structure. Indian promoters’ holding is considered a proxy for ownership structure. The results demonstrate that though there exists a significantly negative effect of debt on performance, promoters’ holding has an insignificant effect on return on assets. The study implies that firms should be careful about resorting to long-term debt and thereby call on managers to control debt levels. The absence of a noticeable effect of Indian promoters’ ownership shifts the focus on foreign and institutional ownership.
Evaluación del proyecto institucional: un diagnóstico para su comprensión y mejora
Authors: Castro Salgado José William , Santamaria Ariza Liliana
Published: November 2024

La elaboración de diagnósticos se posiciona como una herramienta fundamental en el desarrollo de proyectos, al ofrecer una visión integral de las fortalezas y debilidades de una institución. Este proceso no solo permite la identificación de aspectos críticos, sino que también establece una línea base esencial para la formulación de objetivos concretos y la definición de estrategias que guíen el accionar institucional. En este contexto, los diagnósticos participativos han adquirido una relevancia creciente, al proporcionar una perspectiva directa de los beneficiarios, usuarios o clientes, permitiendo así identificar sus necesidades, expectativas y oportunidades con respecto a los productos o servicios ofrecidos. Por ende, su diseño debe integrar variables que faciliten el reconocimiento e intercambio de experiencias, promoviendo la inclusión de la diversidad y la pluralidad de los participantes. En el contexto de la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (UMNG), los diagnósticos se establecen como una herramienta esencial para evaluar el progreso en diversas áreas misionales en relación con la estrategia institucional. En este sentido, resulta crucial llevar a cabo una evaluación del Proyecto Institucional (PI) que permita medir la pertinencia, el impacto, la congruencia y el grado de alineación con otros documentos maestros. Con este propósito, se ha desarrollado el presente diagnóstico, el cual integra una variedad de herramientas destinadas a abordar el análisis documental, la evaluación de capacidades, la apuesta competitiva y la posterior sistematización de la información. Mediante este análisis, se busca determinar la eficiencia y consistencia del modelo de negocio como respuesta a las cambiantes demandas y necesidades del entorno institucional.
Contabilidad nacional: elementos iniciales para su entendimiento
Authors: Cortés Jhon Henry
Published: November 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo central describir analíticamente algunas características fundamentales de la contabilidad nacional y del sistema de cuentas nacionales; adicionalmente, tiene un profundo interés pedagógico, ya que pretende ser un medio a partir del cual la comunidad contable pueda iniciar el conocimiento y estudio de la contabilidad nacional. Para ello el artículo se inicia realizando algunas re­flexiones sobre el significado de la contabilidad nacional y la necesidad de su abordaje por parte de los contadores públicos; luego identifica las distintas versiones que se han construido del sistema de cuentas nacionales; posteriormente realiza una descripción analítica de tres marcos clave para entender la contabilidad nacional y, especialmente, el sistema de cuentas nacionales vigente: 1) las unidades y sectores institucionales; 2) los flujos, stocks y reglas contables, y 3) el sistema de cuentas; por último, elabora algunas conclusiones que tienen un matiz de recomendacio­nes, por el énfasis que realizan en la necesidad de que desde el campo contable se comience un estudio sistemático de la contabilidad nacional. Las principales conclusiones del estudio señalan que: la contabilidad nacional es esencial para la construcción de políticas macroeconómicas; es necesario profundizar el estudio de la relación contabilidad y economía; la contabilidad por partida doble resulta clave para el modelo de representación macroeconómica; y que es necesario incluir la contabilidad nacional en la formación pre y posgradual de los contadores públicos.
Detection of Mucous Retention Cysts Using Deep Learning Methods on Panoramic Radiographs
Authors: Coşgun Baybars Sümeyye , Danacı Çağla , Arslan Tuncer Seda
Published: November 2024

Aim: This study aimed to perform clinical diagnosis and treatment planning of mucous retention cysts with high accuracy and low error using the deep learning-based EfficientNet method. For this purpose, a hybrid approach that distinguishes healthy individuals from individuals with mucous retention cysts using panoramic radiographic images was presented.
Material and Methods: Radiographs of patients who applied to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Fırat University between 2020 and 2022 and had panoramic radiography for various reasons were evaluated retrospectively. A total of 161 radiographs, 82 panoramic radiographs with mucous retention cysts and 79 panoramic radiographs without mucous retention cysts, were included in the study. In the classification process, deep feature representations or feature maps of the images were created using eight different deep learning models of EfficientNet from B0 to B7. The efficient features obtained from these networks were given as input to the support vector machine classifier, and healthy individuals and patients with mucous retention cysts were classified.
Results: As a result of the model training, it was determined that the EfficientNetB6 model performed the best. When all performance parameters of the model were evaluated together, the accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, and F1 score values were obtained 0.878, 0.785, 0.916, 0.857, and 0.846, respectively.
Conclusion: The proposed hybrid artificial intelligence model showed a successful classification performance in the diagnosis of mucous retention cysts. The study will shed light on other future studies that will serve the same purpose.
New drugs for the treatment of resistant hypertension: nonsteroidal mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone and aldosterone synthase inhibitor baxdrostat
Authors: Kuzmin O. B. , Belyanin V. V. , Buchneva N. V. , Zhezha V. V. , Landar L. N. , Stolbova M. V.
Published: November 2024

The inclusion of spironolactone in antihypertensive therapy does not provide blood pressure (BP) control in the significant proportion of patients with resistant hypertension (HTN) and is accompanied by an increased risk of developing of hyperkalemia and complications associated with blockade of male and female sex hormone receptors. In this regard, a search is underway for new drugs that are not only capable of effectively controlling BP in this population, but also have a more favorable safety profile than their predecessors. The most promising are new drugs that selectively suppress the activity of aldosterone synthase-aldosterone-mineralcorticoid receptor hormonal system, the excessive activity of which underlies the formation of resistant HTN. The review presents data on the characteristics of pharmacokinetics and the results of the clinical studies obtained in patients with resistant HTN when assessing the effectiveness and safety of the use of the new nonsteroidal mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone and the selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor baxdrostat.
The effectiveness of hypertension screening in the able-bodied population based on data from automated pre-trip medical examinations
Authors: Garanin A. A. , Khasbiev S. A. , Nikolaeva I. E. , Kharasova A. F. , Kamalova V. R. , Enikeeva D. R.
Published: November 2024

Objective. The development of a methodology for the early detection and subsequent treatment of hypertension (HTN) in people of working age using a database of automated pre-shift and pre-trip medical examinations (APTME) indicates the purpose of the article. Design and methods. The study included the results of mandatory daily APTME of 814 male drivers. The average age of the subjects was 46,3 ± 16,6 years. The total number of medical examinations was 107 448. In all subjects the parameters of the medical examination were collected, recorded and remotely transmitted to an automated workplace to a medical worker. Based on the analyzed database of blood pressure (BP) indicators obtained during daily APTME, a risk group for HTN was formed and it comprised 285 people (35 % of the total number of employees). Results. According to the results of the analysis of the database of APTME, the following average BP values were registered in the risk group: systolic — 151 ± 6,27 mmHg, diastolic — 93 ± 3,68 mmHg. HTN of the 1st degree was detected in 82 people (60,3 %), grade 2 — in 48 people (35,3 %), 3 degrees — in 6 people (4,4 %). Only 48 employees (16,8 %) from the risk group with an established diagnosis of HTN (136 people) identified during follow-up had previously been on dispensary registration due to HTN. At the same time, regular indicators of APTME showed that these 48 employees did not achieve target BP figures, despite medical supervision. The analysis of the database of APTME and an organized set of measures made it possible to achieve the target BP in 84,7 % of drivers at risk. Conclusions. The use of APTME contributes to the early detection of elevated BP, timely referral to a doctor, diagnosis of HTN, registration at a dispensary and achievement of target BP in people at risk.
The Blessing
Authors: Spence Doreen
Published: November 2024

Elder Grandmother Doreen Spence's  The Blessing is a prayer which opens this Special Issue. It speaks to the knowledge that Indigenous people gleaned from having survived centuries of persecution is of value for the present day. This prayer, The Blessing can be viewed as a call to action for reconciliation. Elder Spence says that "Life i.s a gift and not a given. Life must be respected.  The concept of respect here implies an active process of interaction with "every living entity upon Mother Earth."
Holding onto Home: A Historical Narrative of the Metis in Alberta
Authors: Webber-Pillwax Cora
Published: November 2024

This article pulls a thick thread around the story of a Metis man who lived his life on disputed territory in Northern Alberta; the thread exteds to bring forward historical events impacting the lives of all Alberta Metis during the early 1900s and into the present. Negative attitudes towards Metis people in the 1930s are described briefly, and shown as being foundational for ensuing documents, actions, and agreements between governments and Metis. The article urges public understanding of Metis histories, experiences, and contributions based on Metis perspectives, rather than reliance upon misinformed/uninformed interpretations. Strained connections between Metis values and government policies undergird a narrative of constant, historical tensions impacting Metis lives. The story of enforced removal of Metis people from their homes provides a metaphoric context that extends the life and being of the Metis man who refused to leave his homeland, shattering government claims of Metis people's limited capacity for self-government. The article calls for deep acknowledgement of Metis stories and experiences as the primary forces holding Metis people together in survival against on-going government supported oppression and dependency.
Conversation of Images: Navigating Truth and Reconciliation Through the Arts and Education
Authors: Alfonso Stacey Marie
Published: November 2024

This article delves into some of the core tenets, aspirations, and objectives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), emphasizing its significance within the educational realm. Exploring the pedagogical inquiry implications for teachers and teacher educators, it exemplifies a teacher’s transformative journey towards embracing and embodying TRC principles. The narrative underscores the potential of arts in exploring TRC’s themes and highlights the pivotal role of education in fostering an understanding of reconciliation.
This case study features a partnership between a high school teacher and an Indigenous artist. They collaborate to inspire youth and embrace community engagement alongside various local and Indigenous artists, knowledge keepers, activists, and other community members. The study showcases the impacts of arts in facilitating meaningful conversations on Truth and Reconciliation. This example underscores one teacher’s cultural and pedagogical inquiry and its importance on reimagining education as a platform for collaboration, community engagement, and social justice learning.
La eficiencia de las aduanas en la región de Asia-Pacífico y la facilitación del comercio: Un análisis de metafrontera
Authors: Zamora-Torres América Ivonne , Navarro-Chávez Cesar Lenin , Paz Castro Irvin Gilberto
Published: November 2024

El comercio internacional es cada vez más importante en el mundo de los negocios, por lo tanto, la gestión de cada una de las etapas del proceso para comercializar los bienes a nivel internacional es clave. Dentro de dichas etapas, un momento crucial es el paso de las mercancías por las aduanas, por lo que las oficinas de aduanas juegan un papel fundamental en el tema de la facilitación del comercio, ya que a través de ellas se lleva a cabo el intercambio comercial entre países. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar la eficiencia de las aduanas de las principales economías en la región Asia-Pacífico, a través de un modelo haciendo uso de la metodología DEA con metafrontera, agrupando a las aduanas de las economías consideradas como desarrolladas y economías consideradas como menos avanzadas en esta región. Los resultados muestran que Australia, Canadá, Nueva Zelanda y Singapur son las economías que lideran la eficiencia, de conformidad con los resultados de esta investigación.
Códigos JEL: H0, H3, H8, F0, F2, F5
Recibido: 08/10/2023. Aceptado: 05/09/2024. Publicado: 25/10/2024.
LE FUNZIONI DISCORSIVE E SOCIALI DELLE CONDOGLIANZE E DELLE CONGRATULAZIONI NEL DISCORSO DIPLOMATICO DEL MEDIOEVO
Authors: Lalić Ana
Published: November 2024

In questo contributo ci poniamo come obiettivo di analizzare aspetti dell’espressione delle condoglianze e delle congratulazioni nel discorso diplomatico del Medioevo. Più precisamente, analizziamo la manifestazione di questi due atti linguistici in un corpus epistolare redatto a Ragusa nella prima metà del Quattrocento. Per il contributo prendiamo in considerazione le lettere in cui si manifestano questi due tipi di atti linguistici. L’ipotesi primaria della ricerca è che le espressioni delle condoglianze e delle congratulazioni appartengano a un apparato di schemi di comunicazione diplomatica e che rappresentino un rituale sociale e politico che ha per obiettivo il mantenimento delle relazioni diplomatiche. Per verificare la veridicità dell’ipotesi, abbiamo condotto un’analisi qualitativa dei testi selezionati. Ossia, abbiamo analizzato gli aspetti strutturali e sociali della realizzazione degli atti. A tal scopo, abbiamo adattato la teoria degli atti linguistici di Austin (1962) e di Searle (1969, 1976) unitamente alle teorie sulla cortesia di Leech e di Brown e Levinson (1987). Dall’analisi si evince che le condoglianze e le congratulazioni compiono un ruolo sociale e diplomatico che si manifesta nel mantenimento delle buone relazioni e la cui sincerità è dubbiosa. Future ricerche nel campo concerneranno l’analisi di un corpus più largo e di altri atti linguistici per individuare altre specificità del discorso diplomatico dell’epoca e dell’ambiente.
ПРЕДЛОЗИ У НАСТАВИ СРПСКОГ ЈЕЗИКА КАО СТРАНОГ (ПРИМЕНА МЕТОДЕ РАЗМИШЉАЊА НАГЛАС)
Authors: Мирковић Горица Ђ.
Published: November 2024

У раду се анализирају предлози у настави српског језика као страног помоћу података прикупљених применом методе размишљања наглас (енгл. think-aloud protocol). Усвајање предлогȃ у настави страних језика праћено је бројним потешкоћама, што је случај и у настави српског језика као страног. Неки од разлога за то јесу њихова полисемантичност, фреквентност, али и недовољно посвећивање пажње овим језичким јединицама. У истраживању су учествовала три полазника курса српског језика као страног на средњем нивоу 1 (ниво Б1) учења. Циљ истраживања је утврдити у којој мери долази до грешака у употреби предлогȃ код страних студената, који су могући узроци њиховог настанка те којим се критеријумима студенти служе приликом одабира одговарајућег предлога.
Association between sexual orientation and sexual contact with the incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta
Authors: Imtihani Hajar , Pudjiati Angela Satiti Retno , Luthfiandi Mochammad Rifky , Susetiati Devi Artami
Published: November 2024

Anal intercourse has been known to have a high risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sexual orientation and the mode of sexual contact with the incidence of HIV infection. This was observational analytic study with cross sectional design. Subjects were new male patient who visited sexually transmitted infection (IMS) clinics at Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta during 2016. Data were obtained from medical records. The HIV status was established from HIV rapid test and enzyme-linked fluorescent assay (ELFA). Data were analyzed using descriptive test and Pearson’s chi-squared test with significance level of p< 0.05. Among 167 subjects, 47.91% were in the age group 17 - 25 years old. Forty subjects (24%) had HIV positive status. The majority of subjects were heterosexuals (111 subjects (66.47%)), 43 subjects (25.75%) were homosexuals, and 13 subjects (7.8%) were bisexuals. HIV positive subjects were more common in homosexual groups than were heterosexual and bisexual (p
ADJUSTMENT OF POSITION OF FRACTURE ZONES AND SUBSTANTIATION OF PROBABLE POSITION OF SITES PROMISING FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY IN THE KELVASAY RIVER BASIN (NORTHERN NURATA)
Authors:   Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Abduzhalilova Z. R. , Sergeeva E. V. ,   Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: November 2024

The paper considers the possible use of groundwater for the population water supply of mountain and submontane settlements in certain promising areas based on the application of new method of the reference grid of the Earth planetary faults, reflecting the direction of disjunctive dislocations at regional and local levels. Two sites of increased fracturing which can be considered as potentially promising for groundwater prospecting and organization of geological exploration have been identified within the Kelvasay River drainage basin (Northern Nurata) in the zones of intersection of faults of various directions, according to the universal grid.
NEW DATA ON BIOSTRATIGRAPHY AND FORAMINIFERA OF THE APTIAN STAGE OF WEST SIBERIA
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia, Podobina V. M.
Published: November 2024

New complexes of Aptian foraminifera have been studied from two well sections (the Yamal Peninsula) in the northern paleobiogeographic region of West Siberia. These complexes are confined to the Vikulovo Horizon, where three Aptian substages are identified in the section of A well, the second section of B well are characterized by less and insufficiently preserved foraminifera, therefore, the Aptian age of deposits inclosing these organisms has been established as a whole. The new species – the index Gaudryinopsis sibiricus Podobina sp. nov. has been identified in the first section of A well within the lower substage together with the second species known here, which previously became the index species Trochammina reinwateri Cushman et Applin. In the middle substage, previously known species - indices Ammomarginulina obscura (Loeblich) and Pseudoverneuilina aptica Podobina have been traced. The upper substage in the section of A well is determined only by representatives of two generic taxa – Ammomarginulina and Trochammina. The deposits of the lower substage of the Aptian characterized by this complex of foraminifera define its boundary with Lower Cretaceous stages.
DISTRIBUTION NATURE OF MACRO- AND MICROELEMENTS IN ORGANIC RESIDUES FROM MESOZOIC REMAINS OF WEST AND CENTRAL SIBERIA
Authors:   Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Zlobina O. N. ,   Siberian Research Institute of Geology, Geophysics and Mineral Resources, Novosibirsk, Russia, Predtechenskaya E. A. ,   Siberian Research Institute of Geology, Geophysics and Mineral Resources, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: November 2024

Features of biomineralization, fossilization and distribution of chemical elements were revealed in remains of various groups of organisms, and relationship with conditions of accumulation and post-sedimentation transformations of deposits of the Middle–Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous of Siberia was determined. Plates of coccolithophorids, skeletons of radiolaria and acantharia, fragments of hetetoidea frameworks, relics of red algaes, diatoms and/or cyanobacteria were studied among the remains of organisms. The composition of coccoliths from various types of rocks includes essential (calcite, ankerite, siderite) and complementary (silica and hydroxyapatite) components. It is assumed that coccolithophorids could use Fe, Mg and Mn in the form of organomineral compounds in the construction of shells, the remnants of which, after accumulation, formed deposits of the appropriate composition. The absence of pyritized coccolithophorid relics was noted in the studied sections, while the siliceous remains of radiolaria buried with them are often fossilized with FeS2. It is considered that secondary mineralization was preceded by partial or complete bacterial dissolution of siliceous skeletal fragments and some terrigenous grains.S ubsequent pyritization developed due to the vital activity of sulfate reducing bacteria. As a result, there was a transformation of the intracellular content of radiolaria and membrane complexes separating it from the elements of the mineral skeleton. The possibility of preserving acantharia relics in a fossil state was proved.
Neurodynamics-based formation tracking control of leader-follower nonholonomic multiagent systems
Authors: Zhao Xiao-Wen , Li Meng-Ke , Lai Qiang , Liu Zhi-Wei
Published: November 2024

This paper uses a bioinspired neurodynamic (BIN) approach to investigate the formation control problem of leader-follower nonholonomic multiagent systems. In scenarios where not all followers can receive the leader's state, a distributed adaptive estimator is presented to estimate the leader's state. The distributed formation controller, designed using the backstepping technique, utilizes the estimated leader states and neighboring formation tracking error. To address the issue of impractical velocity jumps, a BIN-based approach is integrated into the backstepping controller. Furthermore, considering the practical applications of nonholonomic multiagent systems, a backstepping controller with a saturation velocity constraint is proposed. Rigorous proofs are provided. Finally, the effectiveness of the presented formation control law is illustrated through numerical simulations.
Malignancy risk in diabetes; A population study based on electronic health records
Authors: Ülgü Mustafa Mahir , Emek Mestan , Balcı Mustafa Kemal , Gülkesen Kemal Hakan
Published: November 2024

Objective: To document the risk of the most common types of malignancies in people with diabetes compared to the people without diabetes. Methods: The data source of this study is the national electronic health records system of Turkey (e-Nabız). We analysed only the data of people over 14 years old in 2019. All the people with ICD-O-3 codes recorded for the first time in 2019 were accepted as new tumour cases. Tumours with /3 behaviour codes were accepted as malignant. Results: We detected 6,775,054 (10.6%) people with diabetes and 57,167,598 people without diabetes in our database. There were 63,696 new malignant cases in the group with diabetes and 123,662 new malignant cases in the group without diabetes. The total number of malignant tumours was 187,358. All types of major tumours seem to have increased risk. Pancreas cancer has the highest OR (odds ratio), 4.02 (3.71-4.36, 95% confidence interval), and larynx cancer has the lowest OR, 1.29 (1.19-1.41). OR for the presence of any malignancy in a person with diabetes is 1.87 (1.85-1.89). Conclusion: All major types of malignant tumours have an increased incidence in people with diabetes. The results confirm the presence of a relationship between diabetes and malignancy.
Analysis of teachers' understanding of epistemic beliefs and implications for learning science based-on SSI
Authors: Safitri Eka , Fadly Wirawan
Published: November 2024

The 21st century is becoming a century of globalization. Still, the 2022 PISA survey states that Indonesian students have low science literacy, ranked 64 out of 81 countries. Hence, it is necessary to develop scientific knowledge and epistemic beliefs not to be left behind by the times. This study aims to analyze the characteristics and level of teacher understanding of epistemic beliefs and implications for learning science based on socio-scientific issues. The research used a qualitative study, and data were collected through interviews, observations, and tests. Eight science teachers responded to be analyzed using the constant comparison method by applying Nvivo media to support data analysis. The results showed relatively few teachers have an epistemic understanding of science learning. Hence, teachers generally believe that scientific inquiry must begin with questions and that the perceptions and biases of researchers strongly influence scientific conclusions. The novelty of this research lies in the research design and efforts that can be applied to improve the epistemic understanding of teachers, namely by presenting programs for pre-service and in-service teachers, providing regular workshops, and offering internships or research experiences to science teachers.
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Physician Assistant/Associate Orthopedics Workforce
Authors: Hooker Roderick S. , Bruza-Augatis Mirela , Puckett Kasey , Kozikowski Andrzej
Published: November 2024

Background:

For over half a century, physician assistants/associates (PAs) in orthopedics have been a source of specialized medical and surgical labor. Given the increasing demand for orthopedic surgeons and the concurrent growth of PAs, we analyzed the characteristics of PAs in orthopedics to understand how they compare with PAs across all other medical and surgical roles in the United States.

Methods:

In this national cross-sectional study, we used 2022 PA workforce data from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. Our investigation included descriptive and bivariate data assessing PAs in orthopedics versus all other medical fields on various factors related to demographics, education/training, practice characteristics, and other important traits.

Results:

In this analysis, 12,599 (10.7%) of 117,748 board certified PAs who responded working in a clinical specialty indicated participating in orthopedics in 2022. The proportion of PAs practicing in orthopedics increased by nearly 39% from 2015 to 2022. Slightly more than half of PAs in orthopedics were female (52.9%), and the average age was 38 years. Most (55.3%) PAs in orthopedics work in offices and clinics, and a third (37.0%) are hospital based. PAs in orthopedics earn about 9% more than all other PAs; over half (50.5%) report working more than a 40-hour week. PAs in orthopedics report less burnout than their counterparts and are less likely to leave their principal clinical position.

Conclusions:

Orthopedics ranks as the third largest specialty for PAs in the United States. Furthermore, the number of PAs selecting to practice in orthopedics has escalated during orthopedic surgeon shortages. The economics and diverse roles emerging among PAs in orthopedics suggest that this specialty may be expanding.
Research on Damage Characterization of Rock-filled Concrete with Defects Using Super Absorbent Polymer
Authors: Liu Yunke , Wang Guoji , Yang Tao , Qiao Haoyang , Yu Lei , Ren Tao
Published: November 2024

Rock-filled concrete (RFC) construction technology is to construct a force-transferring skeleton with large-size rocks, and to use self-compacting concrete (SCC) as the filling and bonding material, in which the defects with different distributions and sizes contained in SCC are often the key factors determining the mechanical properties and damage behaviors of RFC. In this research, by utilizing the excellent properties of super absorbent polymer (SAP), such as water absorption and expansion and dehydration shrinkage, non-introduction of impurities, and not easy suspension or settlement in concrete, RFC and SCC specimens with different numbers and sizes of defects were precisely prepared and subjected to unconfined uniaxial compression physical tests. The effects of porosity and pore aperture on the compressive strength and damage pattern of the specimens were studied. The mechanical behavior of the defective concrete specimens under compressive loading was analyzed from a microscopic perspective by using a combination of physical tests and numerical simulation using the Realistic Failure Process Analysis (RFPA) method to reveal the internal damage phenomenon and damage destabilization mechanism of RFC and SCC. The results show that: SAP material can accurately construct concrete specimens with stable and uniform defects; under the same porosity and aperture, the compressive strength of RFC is greater than that of SCC; the compressive strength of the specimen decreases linearly with the growth of porosity for the same aperture, the compressive strength of the specimen decreases with the increase of aperture for the same porosity and the trend tends to be flat, and the sensitivity of the compressive strength to porosity is higher than that of aperture. In addition, it was found that the internal penetrating shear damage during the fracturing process of SCC was the core cause of the overall damage. For RFC, the tensile fracture that penetrated through the force transmission skeleton of the stacked rock was the key factor causing the overall instability.