bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Effecting Intention to Leave at Fajar Surya
Authors: Rifai Amirudin Lukmansyah Rifai Amirudin , Madhakomala  , Wibowo
Published: October 2023

Turnover is a level of employee exit in a company. This research aims to develop an impact strategy model of job insecurity, career development opportunity, work involvement and work engagement on turnover intention. Quantitative methods are used ini this research. The sample consists of 150 employees with a managerial level. The sample criteria in this research are permanent employees and have worked for at least 3 years. Data collection techniques by distribution questionnaires directly to all samples. The data analysis used is  SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Square). The results showed that job insecurity, career development opportunity and work engagement have significant influence on turnover intention. Career development opportunity and work engagement have negative and significant impact on turnover intention, while job insecurity has negative and significant impact on turnover intention. Job insecurity and career development opportunity mediated by work engagement have significant influence on turnover intention. Meanwhile, work engagement as mediating variable has no significant impact on turnover intention.
The Influences of Asset Structure and Asset Growth Toward Capital Structure
Authors: Hanifa Nur Fadhilla
Published: October 2023

This research is aimed to investigate the influence of asset structure and asset growth toward capital structure. This study examines the factors influencing capital structure in real estate and property companies. This study used samples of 21 companies in its sector listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 2018-2020. The hypotheses are examined using two models to support the factors influencing capital structure. The result of this research expressed that from two independent variables, there is independent variable in particularly asset structure that have positive significance influence toward capital structure. Hypothesis of asset structure is accepted. However, another independent variable specifically asset growth does not influence capital structure. Thus, the hypotheses are rejected. This research result derives from t-test statistics.
The Effect of Product Quality and Service Quality on Repurchase Intention with Customer Satisfaction as a Mediation Variables (Case Study on CV. Prima Anugerah Sejati)
Authors: Sukaeri Fath Arif Mukti , Santoso Budi , Buchdadi Agung Dharmawan
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of product quality and service quality on repurchase intention with customer satisfaction as a mediating variable. population of customers Printing CV. Prima Anugerah Sejati as many as 372 in December 2020. This study used 36 indicators, so that using an estimate based on the number of indicators obtained a sample size of around 180 respondents. Interval data in this study were generated using the Agree-Disagree Scale technique by developing statements that produce agree-disagree answers in various ranges of values ​​(Ferdinand, 2014: 160).The testing of the hypothesis in this study uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method based on Partial Least Square (PLS).The research results indicate that 1)product qualityhas a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, indicating that if the quality of the product offered is getting better, customer satisfaction will increase.2) quality of servicehas a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, indicating that if the quality of service provided is getting better, customer satisfaction will increase. 3) customer satisfaction is able to significantly mediate the effect of product quality on repurchase intention, indicating that customer satisfaction is a factor that can significantly increase the effect of product quality on repurchase intention. 4) customer satisfaction is able to significantly mediate the effect of service quality on repurchase intention, customer satisfaction is a factor that can significantly increase the effect of service quality on repurchase intention.
WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE DURING THE LATE QUATERNARY USING SMALL-MAMMAL ASSEMBLAGES
Authors: Manuel López-García Juan
Published: October 2023

The knowledge of palaeoenvironment and palaeoclimate during the late Pleistocene and the beginning of the Holocene is one of the main studied topics of the last decades by multitude of disciplines, including the research on small mammals. Moreover, the environmental and climatic data obtained using the small-mammal assemblages allow us to observe how our ancestors lived, showing for example that independently of climatic fluctuations Neanderthals and Anatomic Modern Humans (AMH) inhabited, in general, in landscapes surrounded by forest formations.
Phase I geothermal opportunities assessment of the Delta Junction area, Alaska
Authors: Gisladottir Viktoria , Kolker Amanda , Zody Zachary , Warren Ian
Published: October 2023

To enhance energy resilience at military installations in Interior Alaska, we are exploring geothermal energy, which harvests Earth’s heat to provide thermal energy, electricity, or both. Parts of Interior Alaska have high subsurface heat flow, likely related to high-heat-producing granites. While electric load is usually the focus of energy resilience; in cold regions, the thermal load dominates energy demand, and operations can be sensitive to it. A local geothermal energy source enhances energy resilience by providing baseload energy and lessening supply chain demand. Geothermal energy technology is mature and often economical, but resource location and assessment remain challenging. We present exploration methods for a geothermal feasibility study for Interior Alaska and Phase I prefeasibility study results assessing opportunities to develop geothermal at Fort Greely, Alaska. We present possible geothermal resource types, their potential uses, likelihood of existence, and development risk. We also present custom methodology for locating the resources, associated uncertainty, and the impact of finding each re-source. Phase I shows geothermal at Fort Greely survives the elimination test. Investment into a Phase II field study to address knowledge gaps should consider the higher risk in comparison to other geothermal plays due to new methodology and sparse existing data.
Folded calcite cracks in noncalcareous shales: a window into shale diagenesis and hydrothermal influence
Authors: Sun Bin , Yang Wan
Published: October 2023

Shale diagenesis is not well understood, and cracks in shale contain important information about diagenetic conditions. The way these cracks open reveals physical changes in the sediment, and the infilling minerals provide insight into the chemical conditions of the formation water. Typically, the authigenic minerals filling the folded cracks are consistent with the chemical composition of the host rocks. For example, folded calcite cracks are found in limestone. This paper, however, focuses on a set of folded calcite cracks in noncalcareous black shales. The goal is to improve our understanding of shale diagenesis by deciphering the origins of these cracks. The cracks are sinuously to ptygmatically folded in a vertical view and weakly sinuous on the bedding plane. They are filled with calcite, bitumen, pyrite, or a combination of them. Evidence of bioturbation and low redox-sensitive trace-element ratios suggest suboxic to oxic depositional conditions of the shale. The cracks were likely opened by gas expansion in unconsolidated mud. The main mineral filling the cracks, calcite, was sourced from hydrothermal fluid that passed through the underlying dolomite. Hydrothermal influences are indicated by the presence of bornite and microcrystalline pyrite in the cracks, as well as Fe and Mn enrichment in the host sediments. Hydrothermal activity can also explain the presence of buddingtonite, an ammonium feldspar in the shale. The results of this study suggest that folded cracks filled by minerals, gradually narrowing towards the top, and lacking internal detrital matrix are likely formed during early diagenesis. The inconsistency between the chemical compositions of the infilling material and the host sediment requires further exploration to identify the source. Hydrothermal fluid passing through the underlying dolomite may be the source of folded calcite cracks in noncalcareous sedimentary rocks. These cracks resemble molar-tooth structures (MTS), which are sinuous cracks filled with microcrystalline calcite mostly found in Precambrian limestone and calcareous shales. If these cracks are indeed MTS, they may be an exception to the age and host-rock lithology constraints of MTS.
Association between the changes in socialsecurity continuity condition and mortality: MHAS 2001-2018 analysis
Authors: García-Hernández Héctor , García-Chanes Rosa Estela , Pérez-Zepeda Mario Ulises , García-Peña Carmen
Published: October 2023

Objective. To analyze the association of changes in social security (SS) continuity and mortality, using the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS) in people aged 60 years and more. Materials and methods. Retrospective cohort. We analyzed the SS continuity condition -classified as stable, unstable with SS, unstable without SS, and without SS- and its relation with mortality; a probit regression model was utilized to obtain marginal effects, taking into consideration covariates related to mortality. Results. Unstable continuity with and without SS and multimorbidity (two or more diseases) increased the probability of dying by 52.9% (p = 0.000, 95%CI: 0.508,0.551), 50.3% (p = 0.000, 95%CI: 0.474,0.531) and 13.3% (p = 0.000, 95%CI: 0.108,0.159), respectively. Meanwhile, being woman, at least one year of formal education, and marriage reduced it in 8.8% (p = 0.000, 95%CI: -0.106,-0.071), 7% (p = 0.000, 95%CI: -0.091,-0.050) and 7.8% (p = 0.000, 95%CI: -0.096,-0.061), respectively. Conclusion. Belonging to SS was associated with higher mortality, compared to other social health determinants, like education.
Cognitive life expectancy by educational attainment in Mexican adults aged 60 and older
Authors: Cabrero-Castro José Eduardo , Mehta Neil , Wong Rebeca , Downer Brian
Published: October 2023

Objective. To estimate cognitively healthy life expectancy (CHLE), cognitive impairment life expectancy (CILE), and dementia life expectancy (DLE) in Mexican adults aged 60 and older stratified by educational attainment. Materials and methods. The data were obtained from Waves 1 (2001) to 5 (2018) of the Mexican Health and Aging Study. The life expectancy was estimated using a multistate life table analysis. Results. CHLE at age 60 increased with higher educational attainment and ranged from 17.9 to 24.4 years in female participants, and 17.2 to 21.3 in male participants. The CILE and DLE decreased with greater educational attainment. The CILE ranged from 0.7 to 2.8 years in female participants and 0.7 to 2.6 in male participants. Conclusions. Older adults in Mexico with higher education live more years with good cognitive health and fewer years with cognitive impairment and dementia. Education has a stronger effect on the length of cognitively healthy life expectancies than on total life expectancies.
Identification of self- and pathogen-targeted miRNAs from resistant and susceptible Theobroma cacao variety to black pod disease
Authors: Septiani Popi , Pramesti Yonadita , Ningsih Devi Ulfa , Pancaningtyas Sulistyani , Meitha Karlia
Published: October 2023

Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is a highly valuable crop with growing demands in the global market. However, cacao farmers often face challenges posed by black pod disease caused by Phytophthora spp. with P. palmivora as the most dominant. Regulations of various gene expression influence plant resistance to pathogens. One mechanism involves targeting mRNA of virulence genes in the invading pathogens, suppressing their infection. However, resistance also could be suppressed by plant-derived miRNAs that target their own defense genes. The objective of this study is to identify differentially expressed miRNAs in black pod resistant and susceptible cacao varieties and to predict their targets in T. cacao and P. palmivora transcripts. In total, 54 known miRNAs from 40 miRNA families and 67 Novel miRNAs were identified. 17 miRNAs were differentially expressed in susceptible variety compared to resistant one, with 9 miRNAs were upregulated and 8 miRNAs downregulated. In T. cacao transcripts, the upregulated miRNAs were predicted to target several genes, including defense genes. The suppression of these defense genes can lead to a reduction in plant resistance against pathogen infection. While in P. palmivora transcripts, the upregulated miRNAs were predicted to target several genes, including P. palmivora effector genes. In the future, limiting expression of miRNAs that target T. cacao's defense genes and applying miRNAs that target P. palmivora effector genes hold promise for enhancing cacao plant resistance against P. palmivora infection.
Clinical importance of serum miRNA levels in breast cancer patients
Authors: TURKOGLU Fatih , CALISIR Akin
Published: October 2023

There is limited data on the relationship of miRNAs with parameters that may affect surgical management or reflect tumour prognosis. It was aimed to evaluate serum miRNA levels in breast carcinoma cases and reveal the relationship between these levels and prognosis-related factors such as the histological type of the tumour, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, Ki-67 index, HER-2neu, E-cadherin, tumour size, CK5/6, CA15.3 levels, number of tumour foci, number of metastatic lymph nodes, and status of receiving neoadjuvant therapy. Thirty-five patients with a histopathologically confirmed breast carcinoma diagnosis in the case group and 35 healthy individuals in the control group were examined. miR-206, miR-17-5p, miR-125a, miR-125b, miR-200a, Let-7a, miR-34a, miR-31, miR-21, miR-155, miR-10b, miR-373, miR-520c, miR-210, miR-145, miR-139-5p, miR-195, miR-99a, miR-497 and miR-205 expression levels in the serum of participants were determined using the Polymerase Chain Reaction method. While serum miR-125b and Let-7a expression levels were significantly higher in breast cancer patients, miR-17-5p, miR-125a, miR-200a, miR-34a, miR-21, miR-99a and miR-497 levels were significantly lower in them. The Let-7a expression level had a statistically significant relationship with breast cancer histological type and HER-2neu parameters, miR-17-5p, miR-125b, Let-7a, miR-34a, miR-21 and miR-99a levels with E-cadherin, miR-34a, miR-99a and miR-497 with CA15.3, miR-125b, miR-200a and miR-34a with the number of metastatic lymph nodes, miR-125a with the number of tumour foci and miR-200a with the status of having the neoadjuvant therapy. Serum miR-17-5p, miR-125a, miR-125b, miR-200a, Let-7a, miR-34a, miR-21, miR-99a and miR-497 expression levels were determined to have predictive and prognostic importance in breast cancer.
Mesoscale columnar-like organization of face and body areas
Authors: Vanduffel Wim , Li Xiaolian , Zhu Qi , Popivanov Ivo , Vogels Rufin
Published: October 2023

Segregated networks of columnar-like functional units convey highly specific functional signals within and across early visual areas. It is unknown, however, whether higher-order category-selective areas exhibit a similar mesoscale functional organization, nor whether mesoscale functional units are aggregated in functional networks spanning large distances (e.g. across hemispheres). Using sub-millimeter fMRI and single-cell recordings, we found that neurons with functionally similar tuning properties within face-and body-selective areas are spatially grouped into columnar-like mesoscale functional units, which also show segregated interhemispheric connectivity patterns. Hence, mesoscale functional networks may constitute fundamental architectural features of primate cortex.
Quality of Life after Obstetric Fistula among Women in Developed Countries
Authors: Neville Casey W.
Published: October 2023

This research aimed to evaluate the correlation between the experience of obstetric fistula and quality of life. Extensive research exists explaining obstetric fistula and the associated effects among women in underdeveloped countries; however, there is a lack of research pertaining to women who have experienced this condition in developed countries. We surveyed women who experienced obstetric fistula in developed countries. Participants were identified by their association with a social media support group for women affected by obstetric fistula (n= 68). Participants completed the Ferrans & Powers Quality of Life Index to provide data relating to their perceived quality of life after experiencing obstetric fistula. An overall score calculated from four subscales determined total quality of life scores. Each scale evaluated the participants’ perception of their satisfaction and the importance of particular items and assigned a score from 0-30 based on participant response. Quality of life scores ranged from 4.27 to 29.58, with an average score of 19.4. The results revealed a significant correlation between obstetric fistula and diminished quality of life. The subscale with the lowest scores was the Health and Functioning subscale with a minimum score of 1.12 and maximum score of 29.54.
Identification of Immune-related Core Genes Based on Immune Signatures of Age-related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Ge Panpan , Cao Guoping , Zhou Kun
Published: October 2023

Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects the retina and choroid and is the leading cause of blindness in older adults. Despite the prevalence of this disease, its etiology and pathogenesis are unknown, and many studies have shown that the immune system plays an important role in the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration. Here, we aimed to explore the immune profile of different stages of age-related retinopathy and to identify immune-related biomarkers that could improve the treatment of patients with age-related retinopathy.
Methods: Publicly available gene expression profiles of AMD samples at different stages of the disease were downloaded from the GEO database (GSE115828 dataset). The activity of 19 immune signatures in AMD retinal samples was assessed using ssGSEA, and the changes in immune levels at different stages of AMD were compared. Differential expression analysis was performed on advanced AMD samples, and the screened immune-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were used as a candidate gene set. We constructed an AMD-related model based on AMD immune-related DEGs by logistic regression and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), which was also verified by ROC curve. Finally, protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were mapped using STRING and further analyzed using Cytoscape software.
Acute Toxicity Profile of Crude Methanolic Stem Bark Extract of Parkia Biglobosa in West African Dwarf (Wad) Goats
Authors: Josiah James Gana , Adama John Yisa , Obi Okechukwu Anthony , Etta Hannah Edim
Published: October 2023

Despite the high demand for herbal medicines for treatment of health disorder, there are still concerns associated with not only their use, but their safety. This study aimed at providing information on the potential toxicity profile of the stem bark extracts of P. biglobosa in goats. For this purpose, the stem bark parts of P. biglobosa were collected and processed. The acute toxicity, biochemical and histopathological analysis in goats were determined. The results of phytochemical constituents revealed the presence of alkaloids, anthraquinones, cardiac glycosides, glycosides, oils, phlobatannins, reducing sugar, saponins and tannins (condensed and hydrolysable). The results of acute toxicity studies showed no mortality with up to 5000 mg/ kg of the body weight. The blood collected revealed that, CMSBE, have no significant (P>0.05) effect on biochemical parameters of WAD goats . However, there were slight changes in glucose concentration, cholesterol and triglyceride level, though they were no statistically significant (P>0.05). The extracts did not also have deleterious effect on morphology of the tissues observed during histopathology. The study has scientifically demontrated that, stem bark extract of P. biglobosa have LD50 that is greater than 5,000 mg/kg and it can be inferred that the plant might have a wide margin of safety typical of treatment of some diseases. It is therefore recommended that despite the non-toxicity as demonstrated in this present study, detailed toxic and pharmacological effects of the extracts of P. biglobosa stem bark in other animals should be investigated.
Mean-field Libor market model and valuation of long term guarantees
Authors: Gach Florian , Hochgerner Simon , Kienbacher Eva , Schachinger Gabriel
Published: October 2023

Existence and uniqueness of solutions to the multi-dimensional mean-field Libor market model (introduced by [7]) is shown. This is used as the basis for a numerical asset-liability management (ALM) model capable of calculating future discretionary benefits in accordance with Solvency~II regulation. This ALM model is complimented with aggregated life insurance data to perform a realistic numerical study. This yields numerical evidence for heuristic assumptions which allow to derive estimators of lower and upper bounds for future discretionary benefits. These estimators are applied to publicly available life insurance data.
Hydraulic conductivity and particle size of soils: model and prediction
Authors: Liu Jinyang , Ren Xingwei
Published: October 2023

This paper presents an analysis of the relationship between the saturated hydraulic conductivity and the particle size of soils ranging from the coarse- to fine-grained ones. Based on the most widely used Kozeny-Carman (KC) model, a concept of equivalent particle size (or equivalent particle radius) considering adsorbed water film is introduced to derive a new simple hydraulic conductivity prediction model. This model is evaluated by using experimental data from this study and existing literature, and demonstrates satisfactory predictive capability for a wide range of soils. Moreover, this article discusses the reasons why the KC model is not applicable for predicting the hydraulic conductivity of fine-grained soil, and proposes a criteria in terms of critical particle size for determining the applicability of the KC model. The critical particle size is 1.0 × 10-3 mm determined by both the numerous experimental data and the comparison between the KC model and the proposed model. It further provides a threshold particle size of 1.0 × 10-5 mm as the minimum particle size for pore water flowing among soil particles.
A pulsed hollow cathode discharge operated in an Ar/N2/O2 gas mixture and the formation of nitric oxide.
Authors: Hippler Rainer , Cada Martin , Knizek Antonin , Ferus Martin , Hubicka Zdenek
Published: October 2023

A hollow cathode discharge with a CuNi (Cu50Ni50) cathode was operated in an Ar/N2/O2 gas mixture. The energy distribution of plasma ions is investigated with the help of energy-resolved mass spectrometry. Formation of singly ionised Ar+ and of Cu+ and Ni+ ions is observed in pure argon. With the addition of N2 or O2 gas the additional formation of molecular N2+ or O2+ ions is observed. The intensity of these ions is reduced in the Ar+N2+O2 gas mixture and molecular NO+ ion becomes the most abundant ionic species. The formation of neutral NO molecules is confirmed by optical emission spectroscopy. Gas samples collected at the exhaust of the vacuum chamber confirm the formation of NO and, additionally, of NO2 molecules.
Italian Evaluation and Excellence in REMS (ITAL-EE-REMS): Appropriate placement of forensic patients in REMS forensic facilities
Authors: Parente Lia , Carabellese Fulvio , Felthous Alan , Tegola Donatella La , Davoren Mary , Kennedy Harry G , Carabellese Felice F.
Published: October 2023

Background
We set out to assess the appropriateness of current placement of mentally disordered offenders allocated by the courts in Italy to REMS or to forensic community residences. We hypothesised that as in other countries, the match between a standardised assessment and the decision of the court would be imperfect.
Methods
The DUNDRUM Toolkit was translated into Italian. The translation had good psychometric properties. In order to compare the current level of therapeutic security with a calculated safest current placement, we compared the DUNDRUM-1 triage security assessment of need for therapeutic security prior to treatment, with evidence for progress made in treatment (DUNDRUM-3) and forensic recovery (DUNDRUM-4). The more conservative of these two would be taken as the safe current level of need for therapeutic security
Results
The Italian translation of the DUNDRUM Toolkit had good internal consistency and mean scores had a Reliable Change Index less than one unit. 3.7% of those in REMS (medium security0 were assessed as needing high security and 38% were ready to move to a less secure place. In low secure places, 56% were assessed as needing a higher level of therapeutic security and 6% could have moved to open non-secure places.
Conclusions
The Italian translation of the DUNDRUM Toolkit allows an assessment of the current working of the model of care for forensic psychiatry following the reforms of 2015. Most patients are safely placed. A small but important proportion needed high secure places that are not currently available. (3.7% of 604 nationally, 95% Confidence Interval 1.2–8.4%, 7 to 50). A greater use of such measures would enable better health gains and safer outcomes.
Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06018298 Unique Protocol ID: ITAL-EE-REMS
Brief Title: Evaluation of Excellence in Italy's Residence for Execution of Security Measure
(ITAL-EE-REMS). 31st August 2023.
On an objective, geometrically exact coupling element for a director-based multi-body finite element framework
Authors: Märtins David , Schuster Daniel , Hente Christian , Gebhardt Cristian Guillermo , Rolfes Raimund
Published: October 2023

In multi-body systems, flexible components as well as couplings between them can be subject to large displacements and rotations. This contribution presents a general objective and geometrically exact node-to-node coupling element pursuing two innovations.Firstly, the coupling element represents a consistent contribution to an existing nonlinear mechanical framework. The coupling element intends to preserve its attributes of objectivity, path-independence, and adherence to the energy-conserving or energy-dissipative time integration method. Secondly, besides elasticity also inertia and damping properties are considered.For this purpose, a director-based formulation is employed within a total Lagrangian description. The avoidance of an angle-based representation, along with the additive update of state variables, results not only in path-independence but also in the avoidance of accumulating errors during extended simulations. An objective deformation measure is chosen based on the Green-Lagrange strain tensor. The inertia forces are considered by an arbitrarily shaped continuum located at the centre of the coupled nodes. Damping is considered by two different objective first order dissipation functions, which further ensure energy conservation or dissipation.We successfully demonstrate the coupling element within the mechanical framework on exemplary applications. Firstly, the geometrically exact behaviour is shown compared to a linear deformation measure. Secondly, we numerically indicate the path-independence of the formulation. The dynamic behaviour is demonstrated in a transient analysis of a damped structure. Finally, the modal analysis of a wind turbine shows the application of the coupling element to model the soil-structure interaction.
Band-limited interactions between mask and target in continuous flash suppression
Authors: Drewes Jan , Zhu Weina
Published: October 2023

Continuous Flash Suppression (CFS) has become a widely-used technique in the study of visual perception without conscious awareness, even though key aspects of the underlying neural mechanisms are not well known. Here we analyze the effect of overlapping and non-overlapping spatial frequencies between systematically aligned masks and targets, showing strong interactions exist in both cases. These interactions may significantly prolong CFS response times (up to several hundred milliseconds, or more than twice the suppression duration compared to baseline) but are attenuated in case of absence of overlap, even completely absent in certain cases. Our results provide insights for the design of bias-free masks in CFS experiments and will be useful to avoid mask-induced biases in CFS studies, which might otherwise be misinterpreted as differences in unconscious processing of visual stimuli.
Carbon and water vapor exchanges coupling in irrigated and rainfed Andean potato (Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigenum) agroecosystems
Authors: Martínez-Maldonado Fabio Ernesto , Castaño-Marín Angela María , Góez-Vinasco Gerardo Antonio , Marin Fabio Ricardo
Published: October 2023

We studied the response of net ecosystem carbon exchange (NEE) to water availability conditions by detailing the dynamics of H2O and CO2 exchanges between the canopy and atmosphere of three different potato water regimes cropping systems [full irrigation (FI), deficit irrigation (DI) and rainfed (RF)]. Through the eddy covariance method, we measured carbon and water fluxes and determined the inherent water use efficiency (IWUE) as a conceptual frame for comparing diurnal cycles of carbon and water and quantifying their coupling/decoupling degree. Surface resistances and the omega (Ω) factor were computed to know the degree of canopy control over carbon and water fluxes. Additionally, leaf area index (LAI) and specific leaf area (SLA) were measured over the cropping systems. The highest sink activity at the FI site (NEE= −311.96 ± 12.82 g C m−2) was due to the larger canopy, with high autotrophic activity and low internal resistance which supported a highly coupled and synchronized ET – GPP exchange represented in the higher IWUE (4.7 mg C kPa s-1 kg-1 H2O). The lower sink capacity at the DI site (NEE= −17.3 ± 4.6 g C m−2) and the net carbon source activity from the RF (NEE = 187.21 ± 3.84 g C m−2) are consequences of a smaller area for water and carbon exchange, and a low IWUE (2.3 and 1.01 mg C kPa s-1 kg-1 H2O, respectively) from decoupled and desynchronized carbon and water exchange caused by unbalanced restrictions on ET and GPP fluxes.
Controlling liquid landscape with 3D-printed spines:
A tool for micromanipulation
Authors: Delens Megan , Franckart Axel , Vandewalle Nicolas
Published: October 2023

Manipulation of floating objects, whether solid or liquid, spanning from microscopic to mesoscopic sizes, is crucial in various microfluidics and microfabrication applications. While capillary menisci naturally self-assemble and transport floating particles, their shapes and sizes are limited by the properties of the fluid and the objects involved. We herein introduce an innovative and versatile method that harnesses the superposition of capillary menisci to curve liquid interfaces without size limit. By using 3D-printed spines piercing the interface, we can finely adjust height gradients across the liquid surface to create any liquid topography at low cost. Thus, our method becomes a powerful tool for manipulating floating objects of all sizes. Combining experimental demonstrations and theoretical modeling, we study the liquid elevation created by specific spine dispositions and the three-dimensional manipulation of submillimetric particles. Multiple examples showcase the method's potential applications, including sorting and capturing particles, which could pave the way for cleaning fluid interfaces.
Study of the prognostic relationship between the value of C-reactive protein and mortality in patients with pneumonia.
Authors: Al-Shalati Mohammed Abdulrahman , Bardan Housam
Published: October 2023

Objective
To determine the prognostic relationship between the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) and mortality among patients visiting Damascus Hospital between the years 1/1/2022 and 1/1/2023 AD.
Methods and materials:
A cross-sectional study on 100 patients from Damascus Hospital. A paper questionnaire was used through which patient information was collected. The data was entered into the Excel program and analyzed by the researchers in order to reach the goal of the study.
Results
The percentage of males was 64% and the percentage of females was 36%. The average age of patients was 34,788 ± 31,966 years. The percentage of smokers was 20%, most of whom were heavy smokers. Asthma is the most common hereditary disease (28%), followed by high blood pressure (13%). The most common medical history of patients was high blood pressure and asthma, with the same percentage (24%), followed by type 2 diabetes. The simple image was used in more than two-thirds of patients (70%), and the most common findings in the chest image were alveolar density in the lower lobe of the left lung (42). %), followed by alveolar density at the base of the lungs (38%), the average C-reactive protein in patients was 56.894 ± 60.9 mg/L, the average length of stay was 8.74 ± 6.581 days, and two-thirds of the patients were treated with ciprofloxacin, clindamycin and ceftriaxone, and the mortality rate was 17%.
Conclusion
There are significant differences in the average ages of patients depending on the prognosis (improvement, death, recovery), there are no significant differences in the average values of protein C according to the prognosis (improvement, death, recovery), there is no statistically significant relationship between gender and prognosis, and there are no differences. There are significant differences in the average length of stay in the hospital depending on prognosis, there are significant differences in the age of patients according to gender, and there are no significant differences in the average length of stay and C-reactive protein according to gender.
The Effects of Experiential Marketing and Store Atmosphere on Customer Loyalty of MSMEs in West Java
Authors: Madiawati Putu Nina
Published: October 2023

Experiential marketing and store atmosphere are two key factors that can greatly influence customer loyalty through customer satisfaction as a mediating factor. These factors can impact a customer’s perception of a brand and their likelihood of returning to make additional purchases. The research explored the relationship between experiential marketing, store atmosphere, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty, as well as the strategies that businesses could use to enhance these factors and improve customer loyalty. The research focused on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in West Java, Indonesia, which owned physical stores. The research applied causal quantitative methodology. Through a thorough analysis of existing research and empirical research of 384 respondents using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) methodology, the research provided valuable insights for MSMEs looking to increase customer loyalty and build a loyal customer base. The results show various contributions analyzing how customer loyalty is affected by experiential marketing and store atmosphere. It also implies how customer satisfaction mediates the relationships between those antecedents and customer loyalty. Providing recommendations and implications shows that the research can be a useful contribution to marketing and entrepreneurship topics. The research offers practical recommendations and implications for businesses, emphasizing the importance of implementing effective experiential marketing strategies and creating a welcoming store atmosphere to foster customer satisfaction and loyalty. By understanding the impact of these factors on customer loyalty, MSMEs can develop targeted strategies to improve customer experiences and build long-term customer relationships.
Hatay’ın Kurtuluş Mücadelesini Anlatan Roman: Asi’nin Çocukları
Authors: POLAT Ali
Published: October 2023

Türk edebiyatında millî bilincin oluşumunda tarihî roman mühim bir rol oynar. Böylece tarihte yaşanmış olayları hatırlatarak ulusal birlik ve beraberliği perçinler. Hatay Türklerinin maddi imkânsızlığa rağmen Fransızlara karşı vermiş oldukları savaş dikkat çekicidir. Hatay, Misak-ı Millî sınırları içerisinde bulunmasına rağmen Fransa ile yapılan 1921 Ankara Antlaşması’yla Fransa’nın yönetimine bırakılan Türk yurdunun adıdır. Burada yaşayan insanlar, anavatana katılmanın yollarını ararken bir yandan da çete savaşı vererek kaderlerini tayin etmeye çalışırlar. Bu çabaları destekleyen en önemli kişi Gazi Paşa’dır. O, uzun seneler Türk yurdu olarak bilinen Hatay’ın düşman işgali altında kalmaması için her türlü çabayı gerek masada gerekse sahada gösterir. Ulu Önder’in en büyük emellerinden biri olan Hatay’ın anavatana katılması o yaşarken değil de vefatından sonra gerçekleşir. Emine Özgenç’in beşinci romanı olan Asi’nin Çocukları adlı tarihî romanda yazar, Hatay’ın farklı mekânlarında yaşanan kahramanlık hikâyelerini vermeye çalışır. 1918 yılında düşman işgaliyle başlayan roman, Hatay’ın Fransız işgalinden 1938 yılında kurtulmasına kadar geçen süre zarfında, vatanseverlerin bağımsızlık ve hürriyet için verdikleri mücadeleyi konu alır. Romanın başkişisi Aybars olup roman onun etrafında şekillenir. Eserin ana izleği kahramanlıktır. Romanda yer alan kişiler her türlü olumsuzluğa rağmen memleketlerinin özgürlüğü için kahramanca mücadele ederler. Buna ek olarak çalışmada aşk, hasret ve yabancılaşma izlekleri üzerinde de durulur. Asi’nin Çocukları adlı tarihî roman yapı ve izlek yönlerinden incelenecektir.
The Impact of Supply Chain Strategies on Logistics Performance: A Study in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic Period
Authors: KULLUK ABDAN Evrim Burcu , ÇETİNDAŞ Ahmet
Published: October 2023

The whole world passed a pandemic that affected working conditions and so lead to uncertainities and disruptions in supply chains. Nowadays during the post pandemic period (2021-2022), some industries slowed down significantly, while some sectors moved up. In this period, logistics performance gains more importance and the implemented supply chain strategy plays a significant role for companies. Therefore, the study's objective is to determine the impact of supply chain strategies on logistics performance in production companies operating in Gaziantep industrial zone. The covid-19 pandemic brought a lot of uncertainties to all industries which caused supply chain disruptions. These disruptions could be controlled with lean supply chain (LSC) and agile supply chain (ASC) strategies which are also considered as independent variables of this study. Logistics performances that are expected to be affected by these two supply chain strategies are considered in four dimensions such as quality, flexibility, cost, and speed and reliability. Data were collected from 154 businesses by surveys and analyzes were made. The results of the analysis showed that an ASC strategy affects all logistics performance dimensions (quality, flexibility, cost, and speed and reliability). But the LSC strategy did not affect any of these dimensions. It has been concluded that manufacturers should adopt an ASC strategy, which aims to respond more quickly to environmental changes, instead of a LSC strategy, in order to achieve higher logistics performance during periods of intense supply chain disruptions and uncertainties, such as after the post Covid-19 pandemic.
Rus İlhakı Sonrasında Kırım Tatarlarına Yönelik İnsan Hakları İhlalleri: Toplanma ve Örgütlenme Hakları Üzerine Kapsamlı Bir Analiz
Authors: ERCAN Osman , KOLÇAK Hakan
Published: October 2023

Kırım Tatarlarının çokkültürlü Kırım Yarımadası’ndaki yaşamları, 18. yüzyılın ikinci yarısından itibaren Rus hâkimiyeti dolayısıyla siyasi ve sosyal açılardan sorunlu bir süreç olarak ilerlemiştir. İkinci Dünya Savaşı sırasında yaşadıkları büyük sürgün nedeniyle ağır hak ihlallerine maruz kalan Kırım Tatarlarının talihi, Sovyet dönemi boyunca da birçok hak yönünden mahrumiyetler içerisinde geçmiştir. Sovyetler Birliği’nin dağılmasının ardından Ukrayna bünyesinde bazı hakları teslim edilen Tatarlar, 1996 Anayasası’nda tanınan ve düzenlenen özerklik haklarından istifade etmiştir. İnsan hakları açısından bazı sınırlılıklar içeriyor olsa da görece olumlu bu anayasal düzen, Rusya Federasyonu’nun 2014 yılının mart ayında Kırım’ı ilhak etmesi akabinde tekrardan sekteye uğramış ve Kırım Tatarları birtakım insan hakları ihlalleri ile karşı karşıya kalmıştır. Bahse konu ihlalleri; mülkiyet hakkı, ifade hürriyeti, din hürriyeti ve çeşitli kolektif haklar yönünden irdeleyen çalışmalar yayımlanmıştır. Rus ilhakı sonrasında toplanma ve örgütlenme hakları bakımından kayıtlara geçen ihlallerin analizine yönelik olarak ise öğretide genel bir ihmalin varlığı söz konusudur. Çalışmamız, bu ihmalin ortadan kaldırılmasını hedeflemektedir. Bu bağlamda, Rus ilhakı sonrasında gerek sivil toplum kuruluşları gerek devlet kurumları tarafından düzenli bir şekilde yayımlanan insan hakları temalı raporlar irdelenmekte; toplanma ve örgütlenme haklarına yönelik Kırım’daki Rus yönetiminin ihlallere sebebiyet veren uygulamaları tespit edilmektedir. Söz konusu ihlallerin tespiti ile Tatar Türklerinin mevcut sorunlarına ilişkin bölgesel ve uluslararası farkındalığın artırılabileceği de çalışmamızda ayrıca ileri sürülmektedir.
Bibliometric Analysis of Academic Studies in the Field of Internal Audit and Determination of Factors Affecting their Citations
Authors: GÜNGÖR KARYAĞDI Nazan , ÇAKALI Kaan Ramazan , BALOĞLU Gürol , GÖKOĞLAN Kadir
Published: October 2023

Internal audit activities are vital for the continuity of businesses. This situation is carefully followed by the researchers. Therefore, researchers carry out academic studies on the effectiveness, efficiency, etc. of internal audit. This study is carried out in order to make a bibliometric analysis of academic studies in the field of internal audit and to determine the factors that affect the probability of being cited. In the research, 226 articles published on the Dergipark platform in the period of 2013-2022 are included and the citations to the studies are obtained from Google Scholar. In the evaluation of the data, bibliometric analysis and logistic regression analysis methods are used. As a result of the bibliometric analysis, the most studies are carried out in 2019 with 37 articles. 226 studies published in the 2013-2022 period received 1,350 citations in total. 92% of the studies are published in Turkish and 8% in English. It is determined that studies with 3 authors received more citations. When the citations from the published studies are examined, it is determined that the other category is in the first place in terms of total and international citations, and the full professor category is in the first place in terms of national citations. The keywords of 216 (95.6%) of 226 articles within the scope of our study include the phrase "internal audit". In the logistic regression analysis of the citation probabilities of the articles included in the review, it is found that there is a positive and significant relationship between the age of the article, presence of the phrase "internal audit" among its keywords, at least one of the authors being a full professor, the number of downloads from the Dergipark platform and the probability of being cited. On the other hand, it is determined that the language, type, number of authors, number of pages, number of keywords, inclusion of the phrase "internal audit" in the title of the article, indexing of the journal in which it was published in the TR Dizin and the number of references do not affect the citation potential.
Sympathizing with Gen-Z: Reflections of Social Media Culture in TikTok
Authors: SOYUDOĞAN Muhsin , ABDALLİ Rime Hanane
Published: October 2023

Social media, which has become more essential in people's lives over the last two decades, on the one hand, creates a new social condition, a digital society, and on the other, changes people's everyday lives to a large extent. Social media deepens an intergenerational conflict between the young people who grew up with it, commonly referred to as the Z-generation, and the older generations, who are struggling to adapt to this new situation. As a reflection of this situation of conflict, bias towards younger generations occupies an important place in a significant part of the studies on social media. In these studies, young people are often portrayed as actors who, by all means, are permissible to become famous, pragmatists, and corrupt the moral values of society. Emerging as a critique of such approaches, this study tries to comprehend the new social condition created by social media. The study is based on a nethnographic analysis of the 58 highest-rated videos shot under the Buss It Challenge, which became a trend among young people on TikTok in early 2021. The study, on the one hand, reveals young people's perceptions of the ideal life and ideal body; on the other hand, it questions the projections of intercultural and gender differences in such videos. As a result, the study claims that an understanding of fame based on the sexualization of the female body, which is an important component of social media culture, is significantly shaped by neoliberal and patriarchal expectations, and social media alters the perception of time and space, which in turn reshapes the private and the public.
İkinci Dünya Savaşı Sonrasında Almanya Göç Politikalarının Dönüşümü
Authors: ALTAN Hale Nur , BUDAK Muhammet Musa
Published: October 2023

İnsanların çeşitli nedenlere bağlı olarak yer değiştirmesinin bir sonucu olan göç, beraberinde yeni fırsatlar ve sorunları da ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Göçün bir sonucu olarak göç alan ve göç veren yerler de bir takım değişime uğramaktadır. Ayrıca, göç eden insanların düşünce ve davranışları da bu durumdan etkilenmektedir. Göç sürecinin değerlendirilmesinde, göçün sebeplerinin, döneminin, göçmenlerin ve göç alan ülkelerin durumlarının ayrı ayrı değerlendirilmesi önem arz etmektedir. Göçlerin yalnızca ülke içinde değil ulus ötesi etkileri sebebi ile göç alan ve veren ülkelerin farklı politikalar geliştirmesini beraberinde getirmiştir. Almanya tarihinde göç, göç politikaları ve göçmenlere yönelik yasal statü süreçlerinin analiz edildiği çalışmayla, bir Avrupa Birliği (AB) ülkesi olan Almanya’nın geçmişten günümüze karşılaştığı göç ile bu alanda geliştirdiği ve uyguladığı göç politikaları karşılaştırmalı bir yaklaşımla analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma, Almanya’nın ihtiyaçlarına göre göç politikalarını değiştirerek dinamik bir süreç yönetimi benimsediğini göstermektedir. Almanya’nın ekonomik ve sosyal istikrarını sürdürebilmenin göç olmadan mümkün olmayacağı değerlendirilmektedir. Ancak farklı etnik yapılar ve kültürlerden gelen göçmenler ülke içerisinde tartışmalara yol açabilmektedir. Almanya’nın uyguladığı göçmen politikaları göçmen nüfusun istihdamı ve barınmasına önemli imkanlar sağlamaktadır. Bu yaklaşımın Avrupa’da huzurun sağlanmasında büyük rol oynadığı değerlendirilmektedir. Aynı zamanda Almanya’nın göçmen politikaları bazı toplumsal sorunlara neden olmakta ve göçmenlerin entegrasyonunu zorlaştırmaktadır. Bu sorunun çözümüne yönelik olarak Almanya’nın sürdürülebilir bir göç yönetimi politikası oluşturmasına yönelik ulusal ve uluslararası çalışmaları konunun paydaşlarını içerecek şekilde yapması gerekmektedir.