bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of serum anti-Mullerian hormone in assessment of ovarian function in infertile women in Kirkuk
Authors: M. Marbut Mossa , Omer Ibrahim Razaw , Khedher Ghalib Ayla
Published: September 2023

Antimullerian hormone (AMH) is known as mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS), is produced by granulose cells from 36 week of gestation until menopause. AMH is produced by the ovarian follicles & its levels are used to assess the number of antral follicles in the ovaries. The AMH test is used more & more because the level of AMH do not change significantly throughout the menstrual cycle & can be measured anytime during the menstrual cycle. The aim of the study is to investigate the role of AMH in assessment of ovarian reserve in infertile women in Kirkuk. A cross sectional study was conducted in Kirkuk governorate from first of November to the end of January. This study includes 62 women (20 fertile women as control & 42 infertile women without polycystic ovary). Blood samples were taken at day 2 of menstrual cycle. Serum FSH concentration was measured by using ELISA. While, AMH was measured by using AMH/MIS enzyme linked immunosorbant assay kit (Immunotest material USA). There are no significant differences regarding BMI & age between infertile patients as compared with control fertile women. The serum FSH of infertile women was found significantly higher than that of control fertile women. The concentration of serum AMH of infertile women was significantly lower than that of fertile control women. In the infertile group, there is a significant inverse relationship between serum AMH concentrations & serum FSH concentration, ( r=0.3, p p≤0.05). Also, there is a negative inverse relationship between serum concentration of AMH & age of infertile patients, (r=0.368; p≤0.01). Moreover, there is a positive relationship between serum FSH & age in infertile women (r=0.43; p≤0.01).
Some renal function parameters in individuals with metabolic syndrome
Authors: A. Alkataan Mohammad
Published: September 2023

Metabolic syndrome (MS), a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. This syndrome characterized by: Insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, lipid abnormalities and low grade inflammatory state. There are growing data demonstrated the relation between MS and renal impairment, these data revealed that individual with MS at higher risk to develop chronic kidney disease. (a) To determined the changes in renal function parameters in MS individuals.(b) determine the effect of age, sex and BMI on the measured parameters . This study was conducted during period from January to September 2011. Fifty apparently healthy individual (30 male and 20 female) were included in this work as control with age range 25±6.3 years, BMI range 21± 3.7 Kg/m2 and weight range 55± 3.9 Kg and another fifty individual(30 male and 20 female) were selected to have at least three of the WHO criteria of MS. Data were presented as mean ± SD , 2-sample t-Test was used to show the significance changes between the two groups. The effect of age and BMI on measured parameters were determined using Person - correlation. This study revealed that MS individual shows a significant increase in SFG,TC,TG, B.Urea, S.Cr and U.Sp-G when compared to those of the controls, while HDL-C and e-GFR shows significant reduction when compared to those of control table 1. In both group e-GFR significantly correlated to individual weight ( r =0.02), BMI (r =.0.075).SFG significantly correlated to B.Urea, S.Cr., e-GFR and U.Sp-G in MS individual (r = 0.03) but not in control group. In conclusion: MS individual show significant changes in renal function that may related to higher susaptability of this group to developing renal diseases
Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Depressive Disorders in Kirkuk Governorate
Authors: Dawood Ahmed Al-jiboori Saadoun
Published: September 2023

Depression has been recognized as a major public health evidenced by its ranking of fourth position among the global burden of diseases. The aim of the study was to determine the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of depressive disorders in Kirkuk Governorate. 231 depressed patients included 78 male patients and 153 female patients who were attending psychiatric unit were participating in this study. Diagnosis was made according to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental disorders-IV (Text Revision) (DSM-IVTR). It was observed that a significant number of depressed patients were females 153(66%), unemployed140 (61%), come from rural area142 (61.5%). The highest rate is seen in widowed 70 (30%) and divorced 65 (28%) while the lowest rate is seen in married 40 (17%). The most frequent depression subtypes are major depression 140 (61%) followed by dysthymia 35(15%), while the lowest subtype is bipolar depression 14(6%). The frequency of depression subtypes among patients are major depression 61%, dysthymia 15%, psychotic depression9.5%, postpartum depression 8.6%, bipolar depression 6%.The sociodemographic characteristic factors are consistent with some previous finding.
Frequency of biochemical abnormality in elderly with fracture neck of femur
Authors: K. Mohi aldeen Sura
Published: September 2023

To assess the frequency of abnormal results of bone profile tests including serum calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase and the results of parathyroid hormone in patients with fracture neck of femur. The study includes a group of 100 elderly patients ages 60 years and older with fracture neck of femur, and 100 healthy elderly persons without fracture neck of femur from the same age range, served as a control group .The subjects selected for the study were free from secondary risk of metabolic bone disease apart from age, genetic and menopause. Individual of both groups were referred to the laboratory of Department of Biochemistry/ College of Medicine/ University of Mosul. The study was conducted during the period from 17th February 2008 up to 22nd of December 2008. Measurements of serum parathyroid hormone was conducted by Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay, and serum calcium; phosphate, albumin, total alkaline phosphatase activity was conducted by colorimetric method. A high frequency of combined abnormal biochemical tests 79% among the fractured group was found, compared to 46% in non fractured, which is highly significant (p˂0.001). Combined abnormal biochemical tests (osteomalacia) in elderly person may contribute to risk of fracture
Effect of Pre-Exercise Loading Diet in Different Digital Ratio Subject on Aerobic Level of Exercise Performance
Authors: A-K. Younes Mohammed
Published: September 2023

This study based on a random sample from a Prospective Cohort study including one hundred healthy young untrained male volunteers, with mean age ± standard deviation (SD) of 22.820 ± 2.271 years. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of pre-exercise carbohydrate diet for untrained subjects on exercise performance. The parameters that have been measured were: Index and ring fingers length of both right and left hand, body weight, height, waist and hip circumferences, body composition (including: fat, muscle and water) and exercise performance (including: time, distance, calories and calculated calories expenditure). Participants were divided into three subgroups according to their digit ratio; 36 subject with (high D2:D4 1.036-0.980), 37 subject with (moderate D2:D4 0.979-0.954) and 27 subject with (Low D2:D4 0.950-0.912). The result showed that distance, time, calorie expenditure and calculated calorie expenditure were significantly higher after diet intake (150gm and 250gm respectively) in comparison with fasting state among participant during briskly walking on treadmill. As well as, the effect appear more obviously among low digit ratio group in comparison with that of moderate and high digit ratio group respectively.
Yönetici Davranışlarının Akış Deneyimine Etkisi: Beyaz Yakalı Çalışanlar Üzerinde Bir Araştırma
Authors: KILIÇ Kemal Can , BİÇER Mehmet
Published: September 2023

Yönetici davranışları ile akış deneyimi kavramları arasındaki ilişkinin incelendiği araştırma modeli kapsamında gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmanın temel amacı, çalışanların yönetici davranışları algılarının akış deneyimleri üzerindeki etkilerini ortaya koymaktır. Araştırmanın evrenini Ankara, Osmaniye ve İskenderun’da eğitim, sağlık, bankacılık, sigorta, inşaat ve turizm sektörlerinde faaliyet gösteren kurumsal firmaların tüm beyaz yaka çalışanları oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada kolayda örnekleme yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Veriler, araştırma evreninde yer alan beyaz yakalı çalışanların 387’sinden yüzyüze anket yolu ile toplanmıştır. Çalışmada yapılan hipotez testleri çalışanların algıladıkları yönetici davranışları boyutlarının (müşteri odaklılık ve iletişim, katılım ve adalet, takım ve tutarlılık, yetkilendirme, kariyer koçluğu, esneklik ve iş yaşam dengesi) akış deneyimi boyutları (işe dalma, işten zevk alma/içsel motivasyon) üzerinde anlamlı ve pozitif etkilere sahip olduklarını göstermiştir. Bu çalışma ile hizmet sektöründe farklı kurumsal işletmelerde çalışan beyaz yakalı çalışanların algıladıkları yönetici davranışlarının onların akış deneyimleri üzerinde anlamlı ve pozitif etkilerinin olduğu belirlenmiştir. Daha sonraki araştırmacılar yönetici davranışlarının akış deneyimi üzerindeki etkisinin diğer sektörlerde de anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını inceleyebilirler.
Suriye Politikasının Türkiye Siyaseti Üzerine Etkileri: 2000 Sonrası Dönem
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Şaban , SEVİNÇ Hüseyin
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışma, bir ülke için dış politikanın önemini, Türkiye’nin yürütmüş olduğu dış politikanın zorluklarını ve komşu ülkelerle yürütülen ilişkilerin iç ve dış siyasete etkilerini, Suriye politikası üzerinden ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada geniş anlamda dış politika, Türk dış politikası ve özellikle Türkiye’nin 2000’li yıllarda yürütmüş olduğu dış politikası incelenmiştir. Türk dış politikasının önemli bir alanı olmakla birlikte Batı ve diğer Ortadoğu ülkelerine de yansımalarının olduğu düşünülen Türkiye’nin Suriye politikaları 2000 sonrasındaki gelişmeler kapsamında ele alınmıştır. Çalışmada Türkiye’nin dış politika alanında bulunduğu konum nedeniyle uzun süre Batıcı ve statükocu anlayışı benimsediği ve söz konusu anlayışın Ortadoğu ve komşularıyla ilişkilerine olumsuz yansımalarının olduğu düşüncesi teyit edilmiştir. Ancak 2000’li yıllarda dış politika alanında meydana gelen değişimin Suriye politikalarına da yansıdığı dolayısıyla olumlu ilişkilerin özellikle ekonomi alanında görünür olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, Arap Baharı ile tekrar kopan iki ülke ilişkilerinin son dönemde tekrar düzelme yoluna gitmesi ekonomik kaygıların dış politikadaki etkisi olarak düşünülmektedir. Bununla birlikte, Türkiye’nin diğer komşu ülkelere nazaran Suriye ile ilişkilerinin iç ve dış siyasetine önemli etkilerinin olduğu gözlenmiştir.
Aquagenic Wrinkling and Pain of The Fingertips: A Case Report and Review of Aquagenic Palmoplantar Keratoderma
Authors: Baig Imran , Tabata Mika , Jambusaria-Pahlajani Anokhi
Published: September 2023

Aquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma (APPK) classically presents as exaggerated wrinkling of the palms after brief immersion in water that lasts 10 minutes to a few hours. We present a case report of a 19-year-old female who presented with peeling, sensitivity, and pain on her palmar hands, most prominently on her fingertips, that persists for several minutes to an hour after touching water. This case highlights a unique presentation of APPK predominantly involving the patient’s palmar fingertips, a distribution not described in the literature. Current therapies are unsatisfactory and better therapies are needed to improve the quality of life for patients with APPK.
Functional Aphonia in a 3.5-year-old Child
Authors: Medhi Deepanjali , Sharma Priyam
Published: September 2023

Functional Aphonia is rare in children below 14 years old. We report a case of a 3 years 6 months old male child who presented with the complaint of not speaking for 15 days. The patient was managed with benzodiazepines, reassurance and supportive approach. This case is a rare case of conversion disorder which can be of great value in future studies.
Burnout in Healthcare Staff due to COVID Pandemic in a Tertiary Care Dedicated COVID Hospital
Authors: Guroo Abrar M. , Suhaff Ajaz Ahmad , Teli Bilal Ahmad , Majid Abdul
Published: September 2023

Objectives

To evaluate the socio-demographic profile and burnout among frontline doctors, paramedical, and other supporting staff in dedicated tertiary COVID hospitals.

Materials and Methods

The samples taken were divided into three groups as follows: Doctors, paramedical staff, and other supporting staff working in a tertiary hospital dedicated to handling the COVID-19 pandemic at SKIMS-MCH Bemina Hospital.

Results

In this study, a total of 185 participants took part out of which 388 individuals were employed across the medical departments of this hospital. This was an overall response rate of 47.6%. Most participants were in the age group of 31–50 years (48.6%). Males comprised 53.5%, married 66.4%, living with family 82.7%, and as per job description, most responses were from paramedical staff (53.51%). On analysis of the mean ± SD score of burnout across individual socio-demographic variables predominant burnout was seen in paramedical staff (45 ± 5.2) followed by those living with family (42 ± 3.7), married (43 ± 1.2), and those older than 50 years (40 ± 3.9).

Conclusion

Our study showed that the high prevalence of burnout was among healthcare professionals in the tertiary hospital who were exposed to working and catering large population with serious healthcare and emergency issues caring for patients during the new pandemic. Factors such as female gender, living with family, and older age of healthcare professionals were associated with significant burnout. These findings can help to improve the preparedness for the future.
Substance Use Disorder and Prison: Special Focus on Opioid Dependence
Authors: Mukherjee Diptadhi , Mahintamani Tathagata
Published: September 2023

Incarceration and substance use disorder (SUD) are closely related. SUDs are associated with almost all the steps of incarceration, and also with recidivism. In this narrative review, we will evaluate the existing evidence regarding the prevalence of substance use, and the efficacy of comprehensive management of SUD in prison settings. The prevalence of substance use is significantly higher in the prison population around the world. The criminalization of substance use aggravates the situation and also limits treatment access. There is a dearth of research on SUD s in low- and medium-income countries including India. Evidence suggests effective management of SUD in prison settings can improve quality of life, reduce high-risk behavior, and minimize post-discharge overdose deaths in patients with opioid dependence. Effective withdrawal management and maintenance therapy including opioid substitution treatment should be available in a prison setting. Comprehensive management of SUD in the prison population will ascertain the right of health for the prison population in particular and improve the well-being of society as a whole.
Allergic rhinitis
Authors: A N Sowmya , Harsha N. S.
Published: September 2023

Asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory disorder, with variable severity. The mainstay of asthma management is to control symptoms. Sometimes, asthma symptoms will not be controlled in spite of optimal treatment. Many associated conditions such as allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea, and psychological disturbances are among a few conditions seen concomitantly in patients with asthma, which can directly/indirectly have an impact on the disease process. Influences of comorbid conditions are variable and still uncertain, but many a time alters asthma responses to treatment. Evaluation and appropriate treatment of these comorbidities should be part of asthma management.
Microsurgical and endoscopic-assisted supraorbital keyhole approach for intra-suprasellar cysticercosis
Authors: Burgos-Sosa Erik , Bergna-Vazquez Patricia , Mendizabal-Guerra Rafael , Ayala-Arcipreste Arturo
Published: September 2023

Background:

Treatment for intra/suprasellar cysticercosis can be challenging and may result in visual disturbances if not managed properly. Despite its limited knowledge, an effective surgical option exists to treat this condition. This article presents three cases of sellar cysticercosis, comprising one female and two male patients, managed with microsurgical supraorbital keyhole approach (mSKA) and endoscopic-assisted supraorbital keyhole approach (eaSKA).

Case Description:

The first patient is a 35-year-old man with no prior medical history who suffered from memory deficits and visual disturbances due to a sellar cyst pushing the orbitofrontal gyrus treated with mSKA. The second case involved a 52-year-old man who experienced visual deficits caused by a rostral sellar cyst with posterior displacement of the pituitary gland treated with eaSKA. The third case was a 46-year-old woman who experienced decreased visual acuity and memory loss due to multifocal neurocysticercosis (NCC) with sellarsuprasellar cyst extension treated with mSKA. All case diagnoses were confirmed by neuropathology department.

Conclusion:

The authors confidently suggest that the SKA is an effective surgical option and could be considered for removing sellar cystic lesions with suprasellar extension. With endoscopic assistance, it improves adequate neurovascular structure visualization.
TECHNOLOGIES FOR LEACHING OF NON-FERROUS METALS FROM ORES
Authors: Очеретяна С.О.
Published: September 2023

Первичные сульфиды составляют большую часть мировых запасов различных цветных металлов, которые обрабатывают методами плавки и рафинирования. Выщелачивание цветных металлов из этих руд является трудной задачей. В основном, разработанные технологии основываются на химическом выщелачивании. В статье рассматривается текущее состояние технологических решений в области выщелачивания цветных металлов с учетом совмещения технологий при выщелачивании металлов из руд и отвалов. Показаны новые введения позволяющие получить более продуктивный эффект в процессе выщелачивания.

Primary sulfides make up the majority of the world’s reserves of various non-ferrous metals, which are processed by smelting and refining methods. Leaching base metals from these ores is a difficult task. The developed technologies are mainly based on chemical leaching. The article considers the current state of technological solutions in the field of leaching of non-ferrous metals taking into account the combination of technologies for leaching of metals from ores and dumps. New introductions allowing to get more productive effect in the leaching process are shown.
ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPACT OF RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY SOURCES ON THE QUALITY OF POWER SUPPLY
Authors: Тетеревлева Е.В. , Отев К.С.
Published: September 2023

В статье рассмотрена проблематика вопроса развития методологии, позволяющей сформировать сочетание качественных и количественных оценок разнообразных факторов риска и дальнейшей выработки интегрального решения в процессе присоединения возобновляемых источников энергии к системе электроснабжения. Через интеграцию качественно представленных знаний и количественной информации путем формирования соответствующих алгоритмов возможно существенное расширение возможности проведения анализа риска функционирования объектов возобновляемых источников энергии и образованных энергетических систем и объективного обоснования мер по управлению ими.

The article deals with the issue of developing a methodology that allows to form a combination of qualitative and quantitative assessments of various risk factors and further develop an integral solution in the process of connecting renewable energy sources to the power supply system. Through the integration of qualitatively presented knowledge and quantitative information through the formation of appropriate algorithms, it is possible to significantly expand the possibility of conducting a risk analysis of the operation of renewable energy sources and formed energy systems and an objective justification of measures to manage them.
Kinetic Fractionation of Antimony Isotopes during Reduction by Sulfide
Authors: Veldhuizen Hannah J. , MacKinney Joel S. , Johnson Thomas M.
Published: September 2023

Stable isotope ratios of antimony (Sb) in the environment can provide valuable information on sources and processes such as redox transformations. To investigate the fractionation when Sb(V) is chemically reduced by sulfide to Sb(III), experiments with 0.008 to 0.01 mM Sb(V) and 0.009 to 6 mM sulfide at a pH of 1 to 8 were performed. Experiments at pH 1 to 6 precipitated Sb2S3, while at pH 7 to 8 Sb(III) remained in solution. The Sb(III) product was enriched in the lighter isotope. The isotopic fractionation (ε ≈ δinstantaneous product – δreactant) for the pH 1 experiment was -1.42 ± 0.04‰ while the pH 5 to 8 experiments ranged from -0.46 ± 0.04‰ to -0.62 ± 0.04‰. The small magnitude of fractionation observed in experiments at circumneutral pH may decrease the utility of Sb isotope measurement as reduction indicators in natural systems, as adsorption of Sb has been shown to fractionate isotopes in the same direction and similar magnitude (up to 1.14‰) (Wasserman, 2020; Zhou et al., 2023).
Gas Evolution as a Tool to study Reaction Kinetics under Biomimetic Conditions
Authors: Meeus Eva , Laan Pieter , Ham Rens , de Bruin Bas , Reek Joost
Published: September 2023

The rational development of transition metal-based catalysts requires detailed kinetic analysis of catalytic reactions to aid catalyst design. Whereas kinetic data is relatively easy to obtain for catalysts used in synthetic applications, it is more challenging to study catalytic reactions for potential use in living systems, a rapidly growing field. In such applications, substantial concentrations of salts and biomolecules are present in the reaction medium, hampering the use of typically employed solution-phase analytical techniques. In this study, we explored the suitability of gas evolution as a probe to study kinetics under biomimetic conditions. As proof of concept, we demonstrate that the progress of two transition metal catalyzed bioorthogonal chemical reactions can be accurately monitored, regardless of the complexity of the medium. As such, we introduce a protocol to gain more insight into the performance of a catalytic system under biologically relevant conditions to progress iterative catalyst development for in vivo applications.
An Explainable Classification Framework for Determining and Understanding the Extraction Suitability
Authors: Li Jianping , Van Lehn Reid C. , Maravelias Christos T.
Published: September 2023

Liquid-liquid extraction is a separation method that relies on a solvent to transfer a product of interest from one phase (e.g., an aqueous phase) to the solvent-rich phase. To reduce solvent consumption, liquid-liquid extraction needs to be combined with another separation method (e.g., distillation) to recycle the solvent. Limited research has focused on determining and understanding the suitability of combined extraction and distillation (i.e., when combined extraction and distillation is feasible and more economical than distillation alone). In this work, we present a classification framework to predict if combined extraction and distillation is feasible and more economical than distillation based on the values of input features that include feed composition, liquid-liquid equilibrium constants, relative volatilities, and solvent price. The trained classifiers show good prediction accuracy. We further understand how specific features influence the prediction of classifiers and apply the framework to analyze the separation of acetic acid from water.
Why non-heme iron halogenases do not fluorinate C-H bonds: a computational investigation
Authors: Vennelakanti Vyshnavi , Li Grace , Kulik Heather
Published: September 2023

Selective halogenation is necessary for a range of fine chemical applications including the development of therapeutic drugs. While synthetic processes to achieve C–H halogenation require harsh conditions, enzymes such as non-heme iron halogenases carry out some types of C–H halogenation, i.e., chlorination or bromination, with ease while others, i.e., fluorination, have never been observed in natural or engineered non-heme iron enzymes. Using density functional theory and correlated wavefunction theory, we investigate the differences in structural and energetic preferences of the smaller fluoride and the larger chloride or bromide intermediates throughout the catalytic cycle. Although we find that the energetics of rate-limiting hydrogen atom transfer are not strongly impacted by fluoride substitution, the higher barriers observed during the radical rebound reaction for fluoride relative to chloride/bromide contribute to the difficulty of C–H fluorination. We also investigate the possibility of isomerization playing a role in differences in reaction selectivity, and our calculations reveal crucial differences in terms of isomer energetics of the key ferryl intermediate between fluoride and chloride/bromide intermediates. While chloride and bromide intermediates show formation of monodentate isomers believed to be involved in selective catalysis, we find that formation of the fluoride monodentate intermediate is not possible in our calculations that lack additional stabilizing interactions with the greater protein environment. Furthermore, the shorter Fe–F bonds are found to increase isomerization reaction barriers, suggesting that incorporation of residues that form a halogen bond with F and elongate Fe–F bonds could make selective C–H fluorination possible in non-heme iron halogenases. Our work highlights the differences between the fluoride and chloride/bromide intermediates and suggests potential steps towards engineering non-heme iron halogenases to enable selective C–H fluorination.
Gaia Theory
Authors: Berry Thomas
Published: September 2023

Thomas Berry, a Roman Catholic priest and cultural historian, is the Director of the Riverdale Center for Religious Research in New York and former President of the American Teilhard Association. A self-described “geologian,” he is the author of The Dream of the Earth (Sierra Club, 1988), Befriending the Earth (Twenty-Third Publications, 1991), and The Universe Story (HarperCollins, 1992), with Brian Swimme. In this article, Thomas Berry responds to the Gaia Theory of James Lovelock, which suggests that the Earth is a living, self-regulating entity.
Computer Views
Authors: Freud Robert , Hahne Harry , Dugdale Antony , Hayes Richard P.
Published: September 2023

Computer Views:

UniVerse for Windows: Unicode Word Processing by Robert Freud                   103PC Bible-Search Software for Scholarly Research by Harry Hahne                     109Transparent Language: Language Learning Made Easy by Antony Dugdale   127Exploring the Internet: A Review and Commentary by Richard P. Hayes          131
Collected Works of Erasmus. Volume 34, trans. R.A.B. Mynors and Collected Works of Erasmus. Volume 71, edited by J.K. Soward
Authors: Perry Alan T.
Published: September 2023

The author in this one submission offers a review of two different volumes of the Collected Works of Erasmus.

1. Collected Works of Erasmus. Volume 34: Adages II vii 1 to III iii 100. Trans. R.A.B. Mynors. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1992. ISBN 0-8020-2831-4. Pp. x+458 Pp.

2. Collected Works of Erasmus. Volume 71: Controversies. Ed. J.K. Sowards. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1993. ISBN 0-8020-2869-1. Pp. li+190.
ON THE FLORISTIC DIVERSITY OF FOREST-SWAMP AREAS OF THE INYUKHA RIVER VALLEY
Authors: Нотов А.А. , Павлов А.В. , Нотов В.А. , Иванова С.А. , Зуева Л.В.
Published: September 2023

Лесоболотные массивы долины реки Инюхи приурочены к территории национального парка «Государственный комплекс «Завидово». Они характеризуются высоким уровнем флористического разнообразия. К настоящему времени зарегистрировано 610 видов сосудистых растений (среди которых 512 относятся к природной флоре и 49 – к адвентивному компоненту), 162 вида мохообразных (из них 32 вида печеночников, 129 видов мхов) и 240 видов лишайников. Выявлено распространение видов, занесенных в региональные и федеральную Красные книги, индикаторных видов биологически ценных лесов. Среди растений, включенных в Красную книгу Российской Федерации, Dactylorhiza baltica (Klinge) Nevski. Большая часть местообитаний охраняемых и индикаторных видов расположена в старовозрастных черноольшаниках, осинниках, сообществах с участием липы и дуба.

Forest-swamp areas of the Inyukha River Valley are located on the territory of the «State Complex «Zavidovo» National Park. They are characterized by a high level of floristic diversity. To date, 610 species of vascular plants (among which 512 are natural flora and 49 – adventive component), 162 species of bryophytes (of which 32 liverwort, mosses 129), and 240 species of lichen are recorded. We have studied the distribution of vascular plant species, lichens and bryophytes that are listed in the Federal and Regional Red Data Books, as well as indicator species of biologically valuable forests. Among the species listed in the Red Data Book of the Russian Federation are Dactylorhiza baltica (Klinge) Nevski. Most of the habitats of protected and indicator species are located in old-growth black alder forests, aspen forests and communities with linden and oak.
FEM: Mono-implant cement retained crown with two different adhesive materials
Authors: Shakir Shahad M , Muhsin Saja A , Al Marza Raad S
Published: September 2023

Background: The finite element method (FEM) is expected to be one of the most effective computational tools for measuring the stress on implant-supported restorations. This study was designed using the 3D-FEM to evaluate the effect of two adhesive luting types of cement on the occlusal stress and deformation of a hybrid crown cemented to a mono-implant. Materials and Method: The mono-screw STL file was imported into the CAD/CAM system library from a database supported by De-Tech Implant Technology. This was to assist in the accurate reproduction of details and design of a simulated implant abutment. Virtually, a digital crown was designed to be cemented on an abutment screw. A minimum occlusal thickness of 1mm and marginal fitting of 1.2mm was intended. An 80µm cement interface thickness for this study’s purposes was applied using U-Cem Premium and 3M RelyXTm adhesives. The FEA software meshed into tetrahedral elements. Two three-dimensional finite element models were simulated under different loads of 200N, 400N, 600N, 800N, 1000N, 1200N, and 1400N. Results: The results showed that the hybrid ceramic crown attached to a mono-implant with each adhesive cement exhibited comparable stress and strain. However, the amount of distortion was less when RelyX cement was used. Conclusion: Overall, it was advisable to use 3M RelyXTm adhesive cement up to 1400N load.
The gratitude training to enhance the psychological well-being among adolescents with single parents
Authors: Halleyda Nuriah , Japar Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Psychological well-being is an important component for adolescents. This research examined the influence of gratitude training to enhance the psychological well-being of adolescents with single parents at a Junior High School. This research applied a true experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The subjects were taken randomly and consisted of 24 adolescents with single parents. The subjects were then grouped into experimental and control groups, each consisting of 12 individuals. The experimental group received the gratitude training, consisting of 6 sessions. The psychological well-being scale for Indonesian adolescents aged between 12 and 15 was used to collect the data. ANOVA mixed design with SPSS 25 for Windows was applied to analyze the data. The result shows a significant interaction between the group and test, indicating the changes between the experiment and control groups significantly differ from pretest to posttest. Based on post hoc analysis, there is a significant mean difference in psychological well-being in the experimental group, with the mean of the pretest being lower than in the posttest. Therefore, gratitude training enhances the psychological well-being of adolescents with single parents. Adolescents need to apply gratitude to their daily activities to enhance their psychological well-being.
Accounting of expenses for excavation work in the extraction of minerals: normative regulation
Authors: Vygovska N.G. , Ostapchuk T.P. , Chyzhevska L.V.
Published: September 2023

It has been found that one of the methods of reducing the cost of overburden works is to increase the efficiency of fixed assets in all business processes of overburden works, which requires periodic control of their technical condition to ensure the achievement of the expected capacity of mineral extraction and timely identification of the need for repairs to maintain them in working order. The need to take into account when developing the classification of costs for excavation works in the extraction of minerals is substantiated, the order of reflection in the accounting of benefits in the extraction of minerals: capitalized costs (assets of excavation works) and current costs (stocks of minerals), established by the Interpretation of IFRIC 20 «Expenses for excavation works on at the mining stage in the career». It was established that IFRS 6 «Exploration and evaluation of mineral reserves» regulates the following issues regarding the accounting of expenses for exploration and evaluation of mineral reserves: initial evaluation of exploration and evaluation assets at cost; valuation after recognition of exploration assets and valuation under the cost or revaluation model; changes in accounting policies, if such a change makes financial reporting more relevant and no less reliable; classification and reclassification of exploration and evaluation assets into tangible and intangible assets; assessment of impairment of exploration assets, when facts and circumstances suggest that the book value of an exploration and evaluation asset may exceed the amount of its expected recovery; disclosure of amounts recognized in its financial statements as a result of exploration and evaluation of mineral reserves. Interpretation IFRIC 20 «Expenses for excavation work at the extraction stage in the quarry» regulates the procedure for recognizing the asset of excavation work, in particular recognition of expenses for excavation work at the extraction stage as an asset; initial assessment of the asset of excavation works at cost price; further valuation of the overburden asset at cost, or at its revalued cost less depreciation and less impairment losses, in the same manner as the existing asset of which it is a part.
Organization of accounting and internal control of receipt and the use of charity aid in public non-commercial enterprises
Authors: Lehenchuk S.F. , Polishchuk I.R. , Pylypchuk A.O.
Published: September 2023

The peculiarities of legal regulation of charity activities in Ukraine are characterized. The stages of organizing the receipt and issuance of charity aid by communal non-commercial enterprises are given: 1) conclusion of a contract between the subject of charity activity and the communal non-commercial enterprise; 2) providing and receiving charity assistance in the form of a monetary charity contribution, goods, works, services; 3) evaluation and documentation of charity assistance, preparation of the Act of acceptance and transfer of charity assistance by the Commission for receiving and using charity assistance; 4) establishment by the Commission for receiving and using charity aid of terms, places of storage of non-monetary charity aid and persons financially responsible for their preservation; 5) internal control by the Commission for receiving and using charity aid of the volume and storage conditions of non-monetary charity aid; 6) drawing up and submitting a report on the use of charity assistance by a communal non-commercial enterprise. The structure of the Regulation on receiving and using charity assistance by a communal non-commercial enterprise is proposed: 1) general provisions; 2) the procedure for receiving and documenting charity assistance; 3) the number, rights and duties of the commission for receiving and using charity assistance. The need to create a commission for receiving and issuing charity aid has been clarified, the duties of which will include: assessment of non-monetary charity aid, establishment of materially responsible persons for the storage of gifts, and internal control over compliance with the conditions of their storage. In order to confirm the value of non-monetary charity contributions, i.e. goods, works, services when received by a communal non-commercial enterprise, the procedure for their evaluation is proposed: to use as a basis the supporting documents provided by the benefactor about its origin and value, and in case of absence – the commission for receiving and using charity assistance will conduct an assessment and note it in the Act of acceptance and transfer of charity assistance.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ РАДІОАКТИВНИХ ІЗОТОПІВ У ПОЖЕЖНИХ ДАТЧИКАХ
Authors: Манідіна Євгенія Анатоліївна , Бєлоконь Карина Володимирівна , Румянцев Владислав Ростиславович , Гордиман Олександр Михайлович
Published: September 2023

Деякі роботи у промисловості пов’язані з використанням джерел іонізуючого випромінювання як у вигляді радіоактивних ізотопів кобальту, плутонію, америцію, цезію тощо, так й із застосуванням спеціальних приладів на кшталт рентгенівських трубок або прискорювачів елементарних часток. Хоча частка цих робіт є незначною у загальному обсязі виробництва, само по собі поводження з джерелами іонізуючого випромінювання, радіоактивними речовинами, потребує особливої уваги, ретельного дотримання правил безпеки, використання, за потребою, засобів індивідуального захисту та безпечної утилізації відпрацьованих пристроїв. У статті зі всього комплексі видів діяльності такого типу відокремлено застосування трансуранових ізотопів у пожежних сповіщувачах (датчиках). Наданий порівняльний аналіз з точки зору радіаційної безпеки основних ізотопів, що використовуються у датчиках – плутонію‑239 і америцію‑241. Встановлено, що пробіг альфа-часток у повітрі при розпаді плутонію складає 56 мм, а при розпаді америцію – 61 мм, що порівняно з розмірами сповіщувача 1151Е (діаметр 108 мм, висота 43 мм). Крім того, альфа-проміні мають дуже низьку проникну здібність – кілька десятків мікрометрів у тканинах організму. Активність плутонію у сповіщувачі ИФТП значно більше, ніж америцію 1151Е – у 570 разів. Однак, з точки зору утилізації, довгоживучий Pu‑239 являє проблему, тому його більш доцільно заміняти на Am‑241. Зазначено, що небезпека застосування америцію – його відносна велика розчинність у воді, але потрапляння америцію від пожежного датчика у воду у значній кількості при нормальній експлуатації є мало імовірним. Зроблено висновок, що застосування радіоізотопних пожежних датчиків при правильній експлуатації є цілком безпечним, проте більш доцільно використовувати ізотоп америцію.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ РОБОТИ ЦИКЛОННО ВИХОРОВОЇ КАМЕРИ ЗГОРЯННЯ ГАЗОВОЇ ПЕЧІ
Authors: Ільїн Сергій Віталійович , Саєнко Євген Єдуардович
Published: September 2023

Сучасний стан промисловості та економіки України висуває одним з основних вимог подальший розвиток технічного прогресу в країні, зменшення капітальних витрат і людських ресурсів в процесі виробництва. Останнім часом відзначається поширення циклону-вихрових пристроїв в різних областях техніки, що обумовлено можливістю інтенсифікації робочих процесів. Спеціалізовані дослідження промислових печей показують, що циклон-вихрові пристрої є одними з найбільш перспективних нагрівальних пристроїв. Циклон-вихрові пристрої забезпечують значну інтенсифікацію теплообміну, дозволяють підвищити швидкість і якість нагріву виробів, знизити витрату палива. Переваги циклон-вихрових пристроїв визначаються аеродинамічною структурою і особливою організацією руху потоків, тому механіка газів набуває тут особливого значення. Одним з ефективних енергозберігаючих методів при термообробці довгомірних виробів є застосування місцевого нагріву в термічній печі. Організація місцевого нагріву дозволяє відмовитися від будівництва і експлуатації печей великих розмірів, що дає значну економію палива і матеріальних засобів, а також дозволяє більш раціонально використовувати виробничі площі підприємств для інших технологічних цілей. Найбільш привабливим для цих цілей є застосування циклонних топок, або циклон-вихрових камер згоряння. Для плавлення кольорових металів в електронній та радіотехнічної промисловості використовуються циклонні тигельні печі, застосування яких поліпшило як процес плавлення, так і збільшило коефіцієнт використання тепла палива. Для спалювання мазуту в котельних агрегатах розроблена циклона топка. Для місцевого нагріву довгомірних прутків з тугоплавких металів розроблена і впроваджена прохідна циклонна піч, яка показала задовільні результати. При створенні такої печі необхідно було розглянути ряд питань, що стосуються як конструктивного виконання печі, так і питань теплообміну і аеродинаміки. При виборі конструктивного виконання печі прагнули розробити піч, яка при мінімальних витратах палива забезпечувала б мінімум шумових ефектів. Для інтенсифікації процесів горіння і теплообміну в печі застосована циклон-вихрова камера згоряння.
Factors Influencing Clients’ Satisfaction of Agent Banking: An Empirical Exploration
Authors: Osman Abu Zafar Md Rashed , Ashraf Mohammad Ali , Hoque Shah Md Safiul
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The prime intention of this study is to explore client satisfaction with branchless agent banking services during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The roles of service quality, security, transaction cost, trust, and convenience have been explored to assess the client satisfaction of agent banking in Bangladesh.
 
Theoretical framework: The research model used in this study is based on the theory of Oliver (1980). In the model, dependent variable (client satisfaction) is measured through the service quality, security, transaction cost, trust, and convenience. Oliver (1980) claims that the customer satisfaction model explains why feelings of satisfaction occur when customers assess how well actual products or services perform in comparison to their expectations.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The self-administered questionnaire was deployed for primary data collection purposes. A partial least square-structural equation model (PLS-SEM) analysis was performed on the 286 useable questionnaires that were returned from a total of 300 questionnaires in order to validate the model and assess the validity of the hypothesis.
 
Findings: The study's conclusions showed that factors including service quality, security, trust, and convenience have a big impact on how satisfied customers are. Transaction costs don't, however, significantly affect how satisfied customers are.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: This study's findings will close the existing empirical gap by educating academics about the relationship between consumer happiness, service quality, security, transaction cost, trust, and convenience in the agent banking sector. Furthermore, it aids in their comprehension of theoretical and practical issues. Certainly, this research will serve as the basis for future research in Bangladesh in this field. The results of this investigation will have a wide range of significant ramifications for the sector.
 
Originality/Value: Agent banking is not a novel concept in Bangladesh, but to the best of our knowledge, there is no literature available that uses PLS-SEM to assess rural consumers' satisfaction. This essay is a wise attempt to close that gap. The research offers some useful practical implications for agent banks to identify appropriate ways to satisfy their consumers, despite some constraints.
Executing Financial Markets Analysis on Prominent Markets: A Case Study of (ASE) Amman Stock Exchange for Islamic Banks Shares in Jordan
Authors: Airout Rula Mustafa , Malahim Sari Sulaiman , Khatib Abdullah Yusri Al
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This research purpose is to test the efficiency of Islamic banks’ shares in the Amman stock exchange (ASE) at the levels of the financial markets efficiency hypothesis, especially of the weak level, by implementing and executing the random walk theory on stock and shares prices and returns of Islamic banks in Amman stock exchange (2018-2022).
 
Theoretical Framework: Through financial analysis of a well-known market, we investigate the effectiveness of the Amman Stock Exchange for Islamic banks' share prices when they are in a weak state. The results of this study will inform financial analysts and numerous banking investors about the best investment strategies and techniques they can use to make investments in Jordan's financial market and generate abnormal returns over time.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: ASE index is used in studying the behavior of shares prices and the monthly changes as percentages in the market index as a representative of returns of shares. Numbers and values test such as time series, cumulative average abnormal return, and other observations were conducted to figure out whether prices in the near future and returns, generally, can be predicted and expected by using and analyzing historical prices and returns.
 
Findings: The findings and results of this research are clarified by prices of shares and returns for Islamic banks not supporting the random walk theory and weak form level of efficiency.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The study's primary goals are to: Analyze and determine whether financial theories and market analysis are appropriate for the Jordanian Amman Stock Exchange, to gauge the levels of financial markets' effectiveness, and to give information on when financial investors can expect a typical or abnormal return from investing in the financial markets.
 
Originality/Value: This research can be a source of help to financial analysts to earn knowledge about Islamic banks' shares and return on shares as well.
Impact of Consumer Buying Behavior on Satisfaction Towards Dairy Products: An Empirical Study
Authors: Rajalakshmi V , Golden Anthony Rahul
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study aims to investigate consumer buying behavior towards government-owned dairy products in India and assess their level of satisfaction.

 

Design/Methodology/Approach: The researcher employed a simple random sampling technique to select 576 consumers from across India. Various data analysis tools were applied to the collected data to draw conclusions.

 

Findings: The research found a significant association between demographic variables and customer satisfaction. Factors like "Product Quality," "Product Value," and "Awareness" were identified as key influencers of customer satisfaction. Additionally, the study revealed a direct negative impact of buying behavior on customer satisfaction, with purchase intention and customer service acting as mediators with positive effects.

 

Research, Practical & Social implications: This study sheds light on the importance of product quality and value in influencing customer buying behavior. It has practical implications for dairy product marketers, emphasizing the need to prioritize quality and value during processing. Socially, it highlights the importance of consumer awareness in ensuring the quality and safety of dairy products.

 

Originality/Value: This research contributes to understanding consumer behavior in the context of government-supplied dairy products in India. It emphasizes the originality and value of considering factors like awareness and customer service in assessing customer satisfaction, offering insights for improving marketing strategies in the dairy industry.