bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Problem of “Nationality” in Dostoevsky's Concept of "Pochvennichestvo"
Authors: YANG JINGHONG
Published: November 2023

This article is devoted to the study of the problem of nationality in the concept of "pochvennichestvo" by F. M. Dostoevsky. The object of the study was the writer’s views on the people and their role in the formation of culture, the subject was the category “nationality”, presented in the journalistic and artistic works of F. M. Dostoevsky. The purpose of the article is to identify the historical context in which the writer’s ideas about nationality were formed and developed, and to highlight various aspects of the problem of nationality in the works of F. M. Dostoevsky. The scientific novelty of this study lies in the fact that the author is the first to consider the problem of nationality in the aspect of Dostoevsky’s attitude to utilitarianism and the formula “the environment is stuck.” The work, along with general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis and generalization, uses descriptive, biographical and cultural-historical research methods. As a result of the scientific research, the author points out the inevitability of the emergence of pochvennichestvo in Russian social life of the second half of the 19th century and analyzes the writer’s position in the dispute between Westerners and Slavophiles, coming to the conclusion that F. M. Dostoevsky did not oppose Western, essentially material, civilization, but resolutely rejected its inevitable by-product - spiritual degeneration. The writer asserted the power inherent in Russian Orthodox culture to resist the erosion of Western culture and called on the Russian people to take upon themselves the mission of the messiah. Dostoevsky’s ideas about nationality, like his pochvenism, prove the writer’s confidence of Russian people and Russian culture. The results of the research work can be used in further study of the work of F.M. Dostoevsky, as well as in teaching the history of Russian literature at school.
About the problem of wordplay transmission (based on the material of English and Russian advertising texts)
Authors: Pavlenko Elena Aleksandrovna , Kuraleva Tatiana , Vyunova Ekaterina Kirillovna
Published: November 2023

The object of the study is examples of the use of wordplay in the advertising texts translated from English into Russian. The subject of the study is the translation techniques used by translators to preserve the communicative orientation and impact on the reader. The choice of the research object is due to the prevalence of advertising text in the modern world, which implies the need to develop common translation standards and examples of solutions to emerging difficulties. The problem of translating different types of wordplay has been little studied in modern linguistics, which determines the need for further research. Even less studied is the problem of translating wordplay in advertising slogans in a comparative aspect. The analysis of the collected material allowed us to identify three main translation strategies: the transmission of wordplay, in which the method of wordplay formation is preserved; transmission, in which the preservation of the method of wordplay formation is impossible or undesirable; transmission, in which the preservation of wordplay itself is impossible. In the latter case, translators often have to sacrifice the communicative effect, which is not desirable from the standpoint of modern translation studies. The article concludes that the linguistic features of slogans and, in particular, the use of wordplay in them must be taken into account when translating in order to ensure maximum preservation of communicative intent and communicative effect.
The Chekhov Digital project: tasks and problems of implementing semantic markup of texts (on the example of A. P. Chekhov's story "The Death of an Official")
Authors: Severina Elena Mikhailovna , Larionova Marina Chengarovna
Published: November 2023

The article considers a model of preparation of machine-readable (semantic) markup of texts for the Chekhov Digital project on the example of philological interpretation of individual significant elements of A. P. Chekhov's story "Death of an Official" and presentation of this information explicitly based on the standards of digital publication Text Encoding Initiative (TEI/XML). Based on the work of literary researchers, significant entities have been identified for marking up the corpus of the writer's texts, but the question of their representation in the text remains quite complex. A philological examination of such aspects as "properties, states and events; character features" in an excerpt from the story of A.P. Chekhov was carried out from the point of view of the TEI markup capabilities for preserving philological knowledge in a machine-readable format. One of the objectives of the Chekhov Digital project is to go beyond a simple digitized text and provide useful digital tools for the researcher. The elements of machine-readable markup are presented, which make it possible to mark up significant entities in Chekhov's texts for organizing semantic search through the corpus of the writer's texts, the problems and research tasks arising in the process of implementing such interdisciplinary projects due to the need to combine the efforts of specialists from different fields of knowledge are considered. The project implements the principle of Open research data, the most important task of which is to create scientific communities around data. The work on the project led to the development of scientific cooperation between researchers of the Higher School of Economics, the UNC RAS and the SFU.
Association between baseline characteristics of carpal tunnel syndrome and its relation to psychometric properties of the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire
Authors: Gobishangar Sreekanthan , Sarma Sundaramoorthy Iyer T. , Thiruvarangan Suwaminathan
Published: November 2023

Objectives:

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) generally causes functional disabilities and consequently develops socioeconomic burdens for individuals and our community in the long run. The negative consequences are more recorded in developing nations. Therefore, early addressing the disorder is essential to eliminate the negative impacts on any health-care system.

Methods:

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with CTS attending the professorial surgical clinics at Teaching Hospital Jaffna. The demographic and clinical presentation while a self-reported Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) was used to assess the severity of symptoms and functional status of the wrist and hand.

Results:

This study involved 63 respondents whose mean age and body mass index were 55.4 ± 12.4 years and 25.6 ± 3.1, respectively. The larger proportion was female (74.6%) and the majority’s civil status was married (90.5%). Menial and skilled jobs were 46.6% and 31.7%, respectively, whereas the remaining were professionals. The right-hand dominance was 93.7%, although 57.1% had the right hand affected. There was a significant association (r = 0.739 and P = 0.0001) between the clinical tests and the severity of symptoms score.

Conclusion:

This study outcomes of CTSs severity and functional status with the BCTQ recommend that this tool and its scales indicate the association between CTSs baseline characteristics and impairments resulting from CTS in the clinical context.
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the impact of nail length in treating intertrochanteric fractures
Authors: Hantouly Ashraf T. , Alzobi Osama , Toubasi Ahmad A. , Kayali Hammam , Salman Loay A. , Derbas Jawad , Abuhejleh Hasan , Ahmed Ghalib
Published: November 2023

The management of intertrochanteric hip fractures remains a subject of ongoing debate, particularly regarding the ideal nail length for treatment. To address this, a systematic review and meta-analysis, based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), were conducted to assess the outcomes associated with using short and long nails to fix intertrochanteric femur fractures. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines for comprehensive reporting, a thorough search was conducted across four databases (Cochrane, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed) from inception until March 07, 2022. The study encompassed all RCTs comparing the outcomes of short and long nail fixation for intertrochanteric hip fractures. A total of 620 patients with intertrochanteric fractures from six RCTs were included in this analysis. Short nails were used in 50.3% of the patients (312 out of 620). The utilization of short nails was significantly associated with a reduction in operative time (weighted mean difference [WMD] = −20.33; 95% confidence interval [CI]: −29.90–−10.76) and decreased blood loss (WMD = −106.31; 95% CI: −155.43–−57.19). However, no substantial differences were observed between the two types of implants in terms of length of hospital stay, Harris hip score, reoperation rate, complication rate, and 1-year mortality rate. The length of nails used to treat intertrochanteric hip fractures does not have a notable impact on factors such as functional recovery, blood transfusion frequency, reoperation likelihood, complications, or 1-year mortality rates. Nonetheless, when comparing the fixation of intertrochanteric fractures, it is worth noting that short nails result in shorter surgery duration and reduced blood loss compared to long nails.
Analysis of Added Value of Patchouli Leaves into Patchouli Oil in Mowila District, South Konawe Regency
Authors: Ramadan Sahrul , Surni Surni , Zani Munirwan
Published: November 2023

Patchouli is a source of income for the people of Mowila District, Konawe Selatan Regency, but it still faces various obstacles. Processing its value into essential oil is one of the efforts to increase the added value of patchouli. This research was conducted in Mowila District, South Konawe Regency. The population in this study is the farming community that processes patchouli oil, totaling 20 people with a sample of 20 people because all populations are used as samples. The variables in this study were the identity of the respondents including the farmer's age, education level, farming experience, and number of family dependents. The results show the process of processing patchouli oil through dry leaf raw materials then distillation, filtering, separation, and after that cooling, and the final stage of packaging patchouli oil. And the amount of added value obtained is Rp. 18,245/Kg or 33.70%/production in the category (Medium Ratio) and a profit of Rp. 29.005 or a ratio of 15.90%.
Green Economy Based Agriculture Extension in Klaten Regency: A Literature Study on Evaluation and Strategy
Authors: Efendi Lukman , Suharsih Sri
Published: November 2023

The agricultural sector has become a potential sector in Klaten Regency. This cannot be separated from the role of agricultural extension workers. Nonetheless, the environment has become a major issue in the development of the agricultural sector  and it makes a tradeoff. The aim of this study to provide recommendations for agricultural extension strategies through a green economy approach. This study uses a qualitative approach and supported quantitatiely through weighting and scoring. Data analysis techniques using literature review (library) with SWOT analysis. The agricultural extension program in Klaten Regency has been running in accordance with statutory regulations and technical instructions from the local government. However, the problem that occurs at this time, most of the agricultural extension pay less attention and do not include environmental elements in the agricultural extension process.The agricultural extension model through a green economy-based curriculum is one of the solutions offered in this study. The results of the SWOT analysis in the development of green economy-based agricultural extension agents through the empowerment curriculum is in quadrant I (progressive). In its implementation, a four-actor collaboration model (quadruple helix) is recommended in this study.
THE EFFECT OF MARKET ORIENTATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING ON MARKET PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY OF BAG CRAFT MSMES
Authors: Putranto Eko Aji , Sarma Ma'mun , Munandar Jono Mintarto
Published: November 2023

This study aims to investigate the effect of market orientation and entrepreneurial marketing on market performance, as well as the effect of entrepreneurial marketing and market performance on business sustainability of bag craft micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This study was conducted using a descriptive-quantitative method, with eighty bag craft entrepreneurs serving as research participants. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the research participants over a period of thirty days. The data was analyzed using descriptive analysis and the structural equation modeling-partial least square (SEM-PLS). The results show that the market orientation and entrepreneurial marketing have a significant effect on the market performance, and so does the market performance on the business sustainability. However, the entrepreneurial marketing has no significant effect on the business sustainability. These findings imply that both market orientation and entrepreneurial marketing are essential determinants of the market orientation. Thus, the bag craft entrepreneurs must address these issues.JEL: M30, M31.
THE INDONESIA-MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS CYCLE SYNCHRONIZATION
Authors: Agustiar Memet
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze the business cycle synchronization (BCS) between Indonesia and 14 Middle Eastern countries and its determinants. The BCS was measured using BCS Index. The panel data was analysed using Feasible General Least Square with estimated coefficients. The results show that the Indonesia-Middle East BCS is strong in terms of index and trend. Trade openness positively and significantly affects the BCS. This study provides evidence for the endogeneity of trade relations and the BCS. Price factors, such as inflation and exchange rates, are more difficult to forecast. This information allows stakeholders to promote Indonesia’s open trade policies and liberalization in the Middle East. This study proposes an update for how Indonesia and Middle East have benefited from the openness of trade and investment that exists between them. The BCS indices and trends in the two regions are important sources for expanding their economic partnership.JEL: E32, F13, N95, C33.
MODEL ARSITEKTUR POHON FAMILI DIPTEROCARPACEAE DI KEBUN RAYA SAMBAS KABUPATEN SAMBAS
Authors: Erlin Erlin , Sisillia Lolyta , Manurung Togar Fernando
Published: November 2023

Sambas Botanical Garden functions as a conservation area that has a fairly high diversity of plants with vegetation that is dominated by Dipterocarpaceae family. Research on architectural models of the Dipterocarpaceae family in the Sambas Botanical Garden needs to be carried out to obtain a database of the diversity of architectural models of the Dipterocarpaceae trees that grow in the Sambas Botanical Garden. It was also to provide complete data related to the architectural model which is expected to be used as a reference in the management of the Sambas Botanical Garden. The purpose of this study was to determine the architectural model of the Dipterocarpaceae family tree. The benefit of the research was to provide a source of information regarding the description of the architectural model of the Dipterocarpaceae family tree that grows in the Sambas Botanical Garden. This research was conducted using survey methods, data collection was carried out by roaming, namely by exploring every corner of the location in the Sambas Botanical Gardens. The results of this study found 5 architectural models of 28 species of trees in the Dipterocarpaceae family, namely the Roux model, Massart model, Scarrone model, Rauh model, and Attims model. The Roux model is the most common tree architectural model, with 14 species.Keywords: Dipterocarpaceae, Sambas Botanical Garden, Tree architecture.AbstrakKebun Raya Sambas difungsikan sebagai kawasan konservasi yang memiliki keanekaragaman tumbuhan yang cukup tinggi dengan vegetasi yang mendominasi yaitu dari famili Dipterocarpaceae. Penelitian tentang model arsitektur pohon famili Dipterocarpaceae di Kebun Raya Sambas perlu dilakukan untuk mendapatkan database keanekaragaman model arsitektur pohon famili Dipterocarpaceae yang tumbuh di Kebun Raya Sambas. Selain itu memberikan data secara lengkap terkait model arsitektur yang diharapkan dapat dijadikan sebagai acuan dalam pengelolaan Kebun Raya Sambas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menentukan model arsitektur pohon famili Dipterocarpaceae. Manfaat penelitian yaitu dapat memberikan sumber informasi deskripsi model arsitektur pohon famili Dipterocarpaceae yang tumbuh di Kebun Raya Sambas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara jelajah, yaitu dengan menjelajahi setiap sudut lokasi di Kebun Raya Sambas. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan 5 model arsitektur dari 28 spesies pohon famili Dipterocarpaceae yaitu model Roux, model Massart, model Scarrone, model Rauh, dan model Attims. Model Roux merupakan model arsitektur pohon yang paling banyak dijumpai yaitu sebanyak 14 spesies.Kata kunci: Dipterocarpaceae, Kebun Raya Sambas, Arsitektur Pohon.
ETNOBOTANI UPACARA ADAT GALUNGAN MASYARAKAT HINDU DI DESA SEDAHAN JAYA KECAMATAN SUKADANA KABUPATEN KAYONG UTARA
Authors: Kartikawati Siti Masitoh , Liantar Sari Lenny Kusbar , Rifanjani Slamet
Published: November 2023

Sedahan Jaya Village is one of the villages in North Kayong Regency whose people embrace Hinduism. This community is a transmigration from Bali in 1968. Traditionally, the Hindu community in Sedahan Jaya Village still carries out Hindu religious traditions as is done in Bali. One of them is commemorating the Galungan ceremony which is commemorated as the day of the victory of Dharma (truth) against Adharma (evil). The purpose of this study was to examine the ethnobotany of plant species used in the traditional Galungan ceremony of the Hindu community of Sedahan Jaya Village. The research was conducted using a survey method with data collection techniques by interview and observation. Interviews were conducted with key respondents (key persons), namely the village head, 6 (six) traditional leaders or traditional stakeholders, and figures from each caste. The results of this study indicated that there are 14 families and 19 plant species with the largest shrub habitus. All types of plants have been cultivated except bamboo. Plants have their meaning, namely, leaves mean sacred thoughts, flowers mean sincerity, fruits mean prosperity and seeds mean the initial seeds of life that come from God. Flowers with various colors have their meanings, including the yellow color representing Mahadeva, black representing Vishnu, white representing Shiva, and red representing Brahma.Keywords: Ethnobotany, Galungan, Hindu Religion, Sedahan Jaya village, Traditional CeremoniesAbstrakDesa Sedahan Jaya merupakan salah satu Desa di Kabupaten Kayong Utara yang masyarakatnya memeluk agama Hindu. Masyarakat Desa Sedahan Jaya merupakan transmigran asal dari Bali pada tahun 1968. Secara tradisi, masyarakat Hindu di Desa Sedahan Jaya masih melakukan tradisi agama Hindu seperti yang dilakukan di Bali. Salah satunya adalah memperingati upacara Galungan yang diperingati sebagai hari kemenangan Dharma (kebenaran) melawan Adharma (kejahatan). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengkaji etnobotani dalam upacara adat Galungan masyarakat Hindu di Desa Sedahan Jaya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode survey dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan observasi. Wawancara dilakukan pada responden kunci (key person) yaitu kepala desa, 6 (enam) ketua adat atau pemangku adat serta tokoh setiap kasta. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 14 famili dan 19 jenis tumbuhan dengan habitus terbanyak perdu. Semua jenis tumbuhan tersebut sudah di budidayak kecuali bambu. Tumbuhan memiliki maknanya masing-masing yaitu daun bermakna pikiran yang suci, bunga bermakna ketulusan, buah bermakna kemakmuran dan biji bermakna benih awal kehidupan yang bersumber dari Tuhan. Bunga dengan berbagai macam warna memiliki makna tersendiri diantaranya warna kuning melambangkan Dewa Mahadewa, hitam melambangkan Dewa Wisnu, putih melambangkan Dewa Shiwa, dan merah melambangkan Dewa Brahma.Kata kunci: Agama Hindu, Etnobotani, Galungan, Desa Sedahan Jaya, Upacara Adat
Selective Recognition of Quaternary Ammonium Cations
Authors: Begg Callum , Walsh Mark , Phelps Joseph , Wolpert Emma , Fiandra Emanuella , Winful Emma , Haworth Abby , Yufit Dmitry , Johnston Karen , Mahon Clare , Jelfs Kim , Kitching Matthew
Published: November 2023

Selective recognition of ammonium cations fundamentally relies on their degree of substitution. In biological systems, proteins can preferentially bind more substituted ammonium cations over less substituted homologues. To date, a general methodology to mimic this behavior remains elusive as synthetic hosts principally observe the inverse order (i.e., 1°>2°>3°>4°). Here we show that, through combining supramolecular recognition with solid-phase abstraction, we can overturn the canonical order of synthetic receptor selectivity across a diverse range of ammonium cation scaffolds. Quaternary ammonium cations access a lower energy solid-state than tertiary counterparts through multipoint binding to an adaptive array of isostructural BINOL·counterion networks. The preferential abstraction of quaternary ammonium cations from mixtures of homologous cations proceeds under thermodynamic control with excellent selectivity and remains operative even under aqueous conditions.
Exploring the Mechanism of the Envelope Protein of SARS-CoV-2: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Authors: Dolas Sanika , Sharma Gaurav
Published: November 2023

According to the World Health Organization, the number of people infected with COVID-19 continues to increase globally, highlighting the urgent need for effective treatments. Research has shown that certain antibodies targeting the envelope (E) protein of the virus can prevent viral entry. This study aimed to investigate the ion transport process mechanism in the E protein of COVID-19 and to identify potential inhibitors using virtual screening. The study utilized molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations to understand the ion transport mechanism and proposed possible inhibitors that can bind strongly to the opening of the ion channel. The simulations revealed significant conformational changes during the ion transport process. These findings demonstrate the potential of simulation techniques for understanding the structural dynamics in developing inhibitors that can bind to the E protein of COVID-19.
MXene-induced nonradiative energy transfer
Authors: Manzanares Palenzuela Carmen Lorena , Spurling Dahnan , Szalai Alan , Schröder Tim , Nicolosi Valeria , Tinnefeld Philip
Published: November 2023

Since their discovery in 2011, MXenes have risen to prominence for energy storage, electromagnetic shielding, and optoelectronics. Yet, the nonradiative energy transfer properties of this family of 2D materials remain elusive, which may have implications in optoelectronics, photovoltaics and biosensing. Here, we use single-molecule fluorescence confocal microscopy and DNA origami nanopositioners to investigate, for the first time, the distance-dependent energy transfer of an organic emitter (ATTO 542) placed on transparent thin films made of spincast Ti3C2Tx flakes. We propose a specific immobilization chemistry for DNA origami nanostructures based on glycine-MXene interaction, allowing us to precisely control their orientation on the surface. Each DNA origami structure is designed to carry a single dye molecule at predetermined heights. Our findings reveal that when the dye is located at distances of 1 nm < d < 8 nm from the surface, the fluorescence is quenched following a distance dependence of d-3. This is in agreement with the Förster-type mechanism of energy transfer in transparent conductors at the bulk level. 50% of energy transfer efficiency is reached at 2.7 nm (d0). MXenes could therefore be used as short-distance spectroscopic nanorulers, sensitive at a distance regime that common energy transfer tools cannot access.
Pendulum‐like Hemilability in a Ti‐based Frustrated Lewis Trio
Authors: Kounalis Errikos , van Tongeren Dylan , Melnikov Stanislav , Lutz Martin , Broere Daniel L. J.
Published: November 2023

We describe the first experimental example of a theoretically predicted Frustrated Lewis Trio (FLT). A tetradentate PNNP ligand is used to stabilise a highly electrophilic [TiCl3]+ fragment in a way that results in two equally long and frustrated Ti‐P bonds. A combined experimental and computational approach revealed a distinct role of each Lewis basic phosphine in the heterolytic activation of chemical bonds. This dual functionality is characterised by a pendulumlike hemilability, where one of the phosphines acts as a nucleophile while the other serves as a hemilabile ligand that dynamically tunes the Ti‐P distance as a function of the required electron density at the Ti centre.
Mathematical models of a fuzzy random variable: a comparative study
Authors: Солдатенко Илья Сергеевич , Бреслер Игорь Борисович , Рогонов Степан Алексеевич , Язенин Александр Васильевич
Published: November 2023

В статье проведено сравнительное изучение основных подходов к определению нечеткой случайной величины и ее числовых характеристик. Рассматриваются примеры выполнения и невыполнения свойств, характерных для обычных случайных величин при различных определениях нечетких случайных величин. Предлагаются методы идентификации ожидаемого значения нечетких случайных величин.

A comparative study of approaches to the definition of a fuzzy random variable and its numerical characteristics is carried out. Examples of the fulfillment and non-fulfillment of properties characteristic of ordinary random variables with different definitions of fuzzy random variables are given. Methods of identification of the expected value of fuzzy random variables are proposed.
Immunosuppressive low-density neutrophils in the blood of cancer patients display a mature phenotype
Authors: Vanhaver Christophe , Aboubakar Nana Frank , Delhez Nicolas , Luyckx Mathieu , Hirsch Thibault , Bayard Alexandre , Houbion Camille , Dauguet Nicolas , Brochier Alice , van der Bruggen Pierre , Bruger Annika M
Published: November 2023

The presence of human neutrophils in the tumor microenvironment is strongly correlated to poor overall survival. Most previous studies have focused on the immunosuppressive capacities of low-density neutrophils (LDN), also referred to as granulocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells, which are elevated in number in the blood of many cancer patients. We observed two types of LDN in the blood of lung cancer and ovarian carcinoma patients: CD45highLDN, which suppressed T-cell proliferation and displayed mature morphology, and CD45lowLDN, which were immature and non-suppressive. We simultaneously evaluated the classical normal-density neutrophils (NDN) and, when available, tumor-associated neutrophils. We observed that NDN from cancer patients suppressed T-cell proliferation, and NDN from healthy donors did not, despite few transcriptomic differences. Hence, the immunosuppression mediated by neutrophils in the blood of cancer patients is not dependent on the cells’ density but rather on their maturity.
ESYT1 tethers the ER to mitochondria and is required for mitochondrial lipid and calcium homeostasis
Authors: Janer Alexandre , Morris Jordan L , Krols Michiel , Antonicka Hana , Aaltonen Mari J , Lin Zhen-Yuan , Anand Hanish , Gingras Anne-Claude , Prudent Julien , Shoubridge Eric A
Published: November 2023

Mitochondria interact with the ER at structurally and functionally specialized membrane contact sites known as mitochondria–ER contact sites (MERCs). Combining proximity labelling (BioID), co-immunoprecipitation, confocal microscopy and subcellular fractionation, we found that the ER resident SMP-domain protein ESYT1 was enriched at MERCs, where it forms a complex with the outer mitochondrial membrane protein SYNJ2BP. BioID analyses using ER-targeted, outer mitochondrial membrane-targeted, and MERC-targeted baits, confirmed the presence of this complex at MERCs and the specificity of the interaction. Deletion of ESYT1 or SYNJ2BP reduced the number and length of MERCs. Loss of the ESYT1–SYNJ2BP complex impaired ER to mitochondria calcium flux and provoked a significant alteration of the mitochondrial lipidome, most prominently a reduction of cardiolipins and phosphatidylethanolamines. Both phenotypes were rescued by reexpression of WT ESYT1 and an artificial mitochondria–ER tether. Together, these results reveal a novel function for ESYT1 in mitochondrial and cellular homeostasis through its role in the regulation of MERCs.
European standards and legislation of Ukraine on participation of public associations in local decision-making
Authors: Zubenko Hanna
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The article is devoted to the study of the legal regulation of the participation of public associations in making socially important decisions at the local level. Emphasis is placed on the issues of legal regulation of this issue in Ukraine in the aspect of European integration. The purpose of the study is to reveal the features and clarify the problematic issues of legislative consolidation of the participation of public associations in the decision-making process at the local level. Such methods of scientific research as logical-semantic, system-structural, formal-legal, comparative-legal, etc. were used to solve the set goals and tasks.

Summary of the main research results. International norms and standards of public involvement in decision-making processes of national and local character are considered. Some international agreements and acts that set and disclose the above standards are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the norms of the legislation of Ukraine, which enshrine both general principles and certain forms of participation of public associations in making socially important decisions at the local level.

Conclusions. It is emphasized that there are a number of unresolved issues regarding the legal regulation of forms of participation of public associations and other civil society institutions in addressing issues of local importance, which should be resolved by amending current legislation and adopting new laws of Ukraine.
Need for open data on COVID-19 vaccine uptake among pregnant people in the Caribbean: a call to action
Authors: Pinkney Jodian A. , Carroll Kamali N. , Rich Katherine M. , Hurtado Rocio M. , Ciaranello Andrea L. , Bogart Laura M. , Ojikutu Bisola O. , Hyle Emily P.
Published: November 2023

Pregnant people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have a higher risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes compared with pregnant people without COVID-19. In 2021, large increases in maternal mortality were reported in Jamaica, almost half of which were attributable to COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccination has been shown to reduce these risks, but low- and middle-income countries lack free, publicly available data, known as open data, on COVID-19 vaccine uptake for their pregnant populations. The objectives of this paper were to: review how high-income countries use open data to detect trends in COVID-19 vaccine uptake among pregnant people and develop vaccination distribution strategies; outline barriers to making open data available for maternal COVID-19 vaccination in the Caribbean; and propose a multipronged strategy that would increase the availability of open data on maternal COVID-19 vaccination in the Caribbean. A multipronged strategy to fill the data void would involve: (i) utilizing existing Caribbean maternal immunization data collection entities; (ii) adapting digital software tools to establish maternal electronic immunization registries; and (iii) collaborating with local partners skilled in data analytics. Making open data available for COVID-19 vaccine uptake among pregnant people in the Caribbean could offer substantial benefits, including the development of measurable maternal COVID-19 vaccination goals and the facilitation of vaccine decision-making discussions between providers and pregnant people.
Market Analysis on the Presence of Social Responsibility in Companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Štaka Mirjana
Published: November 2023

Corporate social responsibility implies that all transactions in the Company executed with respect to the economic legal and ethical principles. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, a relatively small number of companies expanding their economic objectives of socio - economic and included in solving social problems. Due to technical - technological progress changes occur rapidly and result in a large number of social problems that can return a negative impact on business operations. There is a wide choice of alternatives by which companies can do business socially responsible, and each of these alternatives offers a number of benefits for all involved (company, non-profit organizations and consumers). The subject of this thesis involves, on the one hand corporate social responsibility, and on the other the success of the company. Corporate social responsibility will be examined through economic, social, environmental and ethical dimension. The aim of this thesis is to theoretically position management and social responsibility as part of the management functions in the work of the business entity.

Corporate social responsibility means a commitment the company management to take actions that will improve the welfare of the entire society and the business system. It represents a global business imperative and the idea that it is impossible to ignore. One can say that it is a successful company that simultaniously takes account of its economic, social and environmental impact, and socially responsible business is the business model and management style in which profit is realized in a socially responsible manner.

Development of the concept emerges as a new way of doing business in global companies that are exposed to risks due to non implementation of environmental policy and employees.  In future many of global companies that apply the concept of corporate social responsibility, because in it they can provide  an effective means for gaining competitive advantage.

The concept of corporate social responsibility is not just a passing fad, but an imperative in the business world all the companies that will sooner or later have to accept if they are to keep their place in the business scene. This business concept brings multiple benefits, not only for companies, but also in world integrity
The role of Balanced Scorecard models in the assessment of Board of Directors performance
Authors: Peković Jelena , Zdravković Stefan , Pavlović Goran
Published: November 2023

There are a number of performance management systems that are used as mechanisms to control corporate operations, and one of the well-known is the Balanced Scorecard. Business control is a fundamental issue, and the Board of Directors is an important internal control mechanism for improving the performance and competitiveness of corporations. The Board of Directors represents the link between the owner and the manager and his task is to constantly monitor the manager and to make sure that they carry out their activities in a way that will maximize profits for the owners of the capital. For the board to perform its role, its members need to have the appropriate competencies. The specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences of board members represent human capital. The subject of the research is to examine the possibility of applying the Balanced Scorecard model in the performance evaluation of the members of the Board of Directors and to examine the impact of the compensations of the board members, which are viewed as a factor of motivation and investment in human capital (HCE), on the financial performance of the company, namely the rate of return on the total invested capital and the total invested assets (ROE and ROA). The results of the research showed that the Balanced Scorecard is an applicable model for evaluating the performance of the members of the Board of Directors, and that the level of compensation of the board members is positively correlated with the financial performance of the company.

Keywords: Balanced Scorecard, Board of Directors, human capital, compensation of board members, financial performance.
Current Trends and Future Progress in the Banking Risk and Capital Management
Authors: Milojević Nenad , Redžepagić Srđan
Published: November 2023

During last three decades banking risk and capital management is intensively, constantly changing and developing. The major reasons are following. Starting from 80s of the last century, world economy and banking business had significant development and changing. Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), central banks, regulators and business banks were searching for the adequate solutions for the risk and capital management. Regulation related to capital adequacy, measuring, methods and management had one of the central places in the attention of the mentioned institutions. These methods had achieved significant improvement and they are today very comprehensive and sophisticated. On the other hand, during the previous years, mentioned institutions were constantly coming to conclusions, that something in the risk and capital management, measuring, methods, should be improved, so that it would be adequate and efficient. During last period we saw the needs for the new Basel III improvement (in some institutions called Basel IV). Since Basel III improvement publications are available, we can perform further analysis. We have also seen the other recommendations for the improvements related to the risk and capital management. In this paper, we will perform comprehensive analysis of the risk and capital management progress, achieved in the previous period. Additionally, we will try to define recommendations for the improvement of the banking risk and capital management. For this purpose we will perform analysis of the actual risk and capital management and all major factors which are dominantly influencing and shaping risk and capital management in the banks.
Does Real Income and Population Matter in Evaluating Domestic Trade Performance? Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Narkoji Musa , Enebeli Emmanuel , Bula Yunah Bulus , Akadiri Seyi
Published: November 2023

Domestic trade has been a key sector in the Nigerian economy in terms of economic sustainability, following its performance and resiliency in both tranquil and turbulent periods. Using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model for the period 2012Q3 to 2022Q3, this study examines the impact of factors driving trade growth in Nigeria. The findings show that growth in the country’s population and per capita income are the major factors driving domestic trade growth in Nigeria in both short-run and long-run periods. Also, changes in exchange rates positively impact domestic trade growth in the long-run period; information technology, in terms of growth in numbers of internet subscriptions, as well as trade openness, do not have a significant impact on trade growth. We suggest that the government expand internet coverage across the country and intentionally deepen the awareness of growing trade globalisation and its benefits to citizens and the nation’s economic growth.
Relevance of Innovation on Survival of Women-owned Business in Nigeria
Authors: Omolekan Olushola Joshua , Alli Busayo
Published: November 2023

The paradigm shift of women involvement in entrepreneurial activities in developing countries has been a source of concern to organizational psychologies and researchers. Women owned businesses form a larger percentage of small businesses in Nigeria in recent times but the continuity and survival of such enterprises posed serious challenge. Most women owned businesses hardly survive beyond few years of incorporation. Thus, this paper examined the influence of innovation on the survival of women owned businesses. Specific objectives are to; determine the effect of product/service innovation on the market share; and examine the effect of process innovation on business reputation. A survey research design was adopted. Multi-stage sampling was employed in deriving the sample size. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the women business owners in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Regression analysis was used to analyze the data and it was found that; product/services innovation has effect on the market share with R2 value of 0.541 and process innovation influences business reputation with R2 value of 0.517. Hence, it was concluded that innovative behaviour has significant effect on the survival of women owned business since all of the variables used in the study are statistically significant. It was therefore recommended among others that innovative behaviour is required by entrepreneurs so has to be able to adapt, grow and survive in their dynamic business environment.
"Glass Ceilings" in the System of Public Administration in the Russian Federation
Authors: Mokhov Viktor
Published: November 2023

The system of public administration in the Russian Federation is predominantly “female” in nature, women dominate as a part of civil servants. But does this fact mean that there are no “glass ceilings” in the public administration system that hinder the advancement of women to senior positions and the realization of their opportunities as managers? Based on the analysis of statistical data, we identified a significant gender asymmetry in the distribution of women and men by main job categories and groups, which indicates the presence of significant gender gaps in the public administration system. "Glass ceilings" appear in the structures of state power and administration at several critical points, which could be called as a kind of boundaries beyond which the representation of women in the system of government drops significantly. "Glass ceilings" are formed both at the local level (in certain job positions) and at the system level (when moving to higher positions in job categories or from civil service positions to public positions), which indicates the institutional nature of the “glass ceilings”.
Importance and Role of Women within the Business Community of Azerbaijan
Authors: Agasalim Aygun Alasgarova
Published: November 2023

Provision of gender equality in the Azerbaijani society and strengthening women’s participation in governance, promoting women as entrepreneurial entities and developing their socio-economic activities are among topical issues. Provided the mentioned issues are settled in correspondence with democratic values​​, and transparency is accomplished in the country, women would be enabled to participate in governance. Within the framework of the study, the opportunity to find a place for women to suit their abilities, as equal members of the society, was explored. Moreover, role of women in entrepreneurial activity in the society have been studied, relationships between women in the postindustrial society, the state policy towards women, the specificity of the spherical factors preventing the development of women entrepreneurship, and the causes of gender problem have been analyzed. Propositions concerning the gender equality at business activity and women entrepreneurs in the country have been put forward as the scientific novelty of research.
Average Matching Levels for Two DigComp Competence Areas of the Female Entrepreneurs in Serbia
Authors: Ivanovic Djina , Simovic Vladimir , Domazet Ivana , Antonijevic Marija
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to analyze the average level of matching the self-assessment and real-life scenario digital competences questions of Serbian female entrepreneurs using an online survey. The authors focused on the questions which belong to the first two areas of the Digital Competence Framework (DigComp). The online survey consisted of four general, and 71 self-assessment and life-scenario combined questions. The survey was distributed and used from 5th February until 5th March 2021. Results showed that the average matching levels of both areas were higher than 50% (medium). On the other side, according to the authors, they were not on a satisfactory level. The females' best performances in matching (above 80%) were in the "Browsing, searching, and filtering data, information and digital content" (segment of the first area) and "Interacting through digital technologies" (segment of the second area). Opposite, respondents' lowest matching level performances were in the "Managing data, information and digital content" (part of the first area) and "Sharing through digital technologies", and "Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies" (part of the second area).

The results of the conducted research show that female entrepreneurs should pay more attention to required competences for organizing data in digital environments and on competences directed to digital society services.
Online Social Networks and Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Study between Iran and Hungary
Authors: Bouzari Parisa , Salamzadeh Aidin , Soleimani Maryam , Ebrahimi Pejman
Published: November 2023

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of online social networks on women’s entrepreneurship in Hungary and Iran in a comparative study. The statistical population of the present study consists of women entrepreneurs active in the field of online businesses in Iran and Hungary. The questionnaire was distributed via online links on social networks (on the online business website, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram), and respondents were asked to answer questions if they were women entrepreneurs. ANOVA test was used to examine the variable of online social networks on different platforms in Iran and Hungary. The results indicate that Facebook media in Hungary in women entrepreneurship is significantly different from other online social networks. Based on the data collected, more than 95% of women entrepreneurs in Hungary use Facebook. Conversely, in Iran, Instagram has a significant difference in women's entrepreneurship from other online social networks and is the most popular media in women’s entrepreneurship. So that more than 92% of female respondents in Iran have a channel related to their online business in Instagram media. These important findings emphasize the importance and impact of social networks as entrepreneurial channels according to the atmosphere of each country.
Women's Ventures Resilience and COVID-19 Crisis
Authors: Mohammadkarimi Yousef , Karimi Hemn , Iranzadeh Solyman
Published: November 2023

We complement this research by addressing the question of how entrepreneurial ventures can resilient in the face of adversity in Times of Crisis. First, we conducted a comprehensive web search to find women's entrepreneurial ventures. Based on web search results, we conducted Online interviews with 190 women entrepreneurs that working in many types of ventures. Second, we surveyed innovative actions that help to women's entrepreneurial ventures resilience. Building on these insights, we identified a variety of innovative actions to help women's entrepreneurial ventures resilience in times of crisis. We suggest key insights on ventures resilience for entrepreneurship Policymakers.