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Determinants of Export Performance in Uganda (1989-2020)
Authors: Awolusi Olawumi Dele , Osman Abdihakim Mohamed
Published: November 2023

The study is set to investigate the factors determining export performance in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study are to examine the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment net inflows, inflation, Real Exchange Rate and export performance from 1989 to 2020. The study adopted a longitudinal design and the analysis was based on stationarity tests, co-integration tests, ordinary least squares tests and finally diagnostic tests. The study results show that there is a significant relationship between foreign direct investments and export performance. Secondly, it was found that there was a relationship between inflation and export performance. The study also observed a significant relationship between inflation and export performance. Finally, it was found that the real exchange rate affects export performance. The study concludes that the development of foreign direct investments induces export performance; hence export performance can be generated through foreign direct investments. The study also concludes that the state of inflation reduction can be a general development of the export performance for the countries, while the real exchange rate is a key determinant for the export performance in Uganda from 1989 to 2020. The study recommends that there is a need for regulations and monitoring to ensure the proper form of foreign businesses in the country together with enhancing the management situation for the management of the business. Secondly, the policies intended to reduce inflation are needed to increase the capacity of businesses to operate and attain mechanisms for the reduction of inflation. Finally, the government should also embark on strong fiscal policy to reduce unnecessary money supply which can lead to inflation that negatively impacts on economy & reduces economic growth.
Assessing the Organizational Communication Style and Its Effect on Employees' Performance in the Case of Wachemo University
Authors: Desta Endalkachew , Chamiso Zemede
Published: November 2023

In the case of Wachemo University, this paper looks into evaluating organizational communication style and how it affects employee performance. 261 sample respondents were given a standardized questionnaire as part of the study's survey methodology. The study's aims were achieved by combining the dependent variable, employee performance in the organization, with the independent variables completeness, correctness, consideration, clarity, conciseness, courtesy, and concreteness. Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, Research and Community Service, and Administrative and Development are all involved in this investigation. The sample was chosen purposefully within each office: from the academic vice-president's office, the colleges of business and economics, social science, and agricultural science were chosen; from the research and community service vice-president office, the following institutions were chosen: Community service directorate office, Research publication office, and Research directorate office. The finance office and Student service office were chosen from the administrative and development vice-president office. Following collection, the data was analyzed using tables and graphs that use descriptive statistics. Additionally, a multiple linear regression model was employed to investigate how changes in each of the study's independent factors affected how well the employees performed. The results demonstrate that every independent variable has a favorable and significant impact on how well an organization's employees perform. Affective commitment and the communication surrounding work and organization were both favorably impacted by social and emotional subjects that were discussed between superiors and subordinates. The organization should build a fluid communication style between different departments for them to better coordinate and cooperate to achieve the overall organizational goals, according to the results and recommendations.
Telecommuting and Normative Commitment of Employees in a Technology Firm: After Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sholesi Olayinka Yusuf , Kolawole Awotunde Olusegun Matthew , Olorunisola Ibukun
Published: November 2023

The recent trend in the world of work has made it expedient for organizations to adopt various flexible work practices such as telecommuting and this is affecting the normative commitment of employees. The study examined telecommuting and the normative commitment of employees in a technology firm. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study is (160) one hundred and sixty and using the Krecjie and Morgan sample size determination formula the sample size of (113) one hundred and thirteen was arrived at. One hundred and thirteen copies of the questionnaire were distributed, purposive sampling techniques were used and three hypotheses were tested using person-product moment correlation and multiple regression using S.P.S.S 27.0 version. The findings revealed that there is a 39.1% weak relationship between remote work and normative commitment and a 97.8% strong relationship between telework and normative commitment. The study further revealed that remote work and telework account for 95.6% of normative commitment. The study concluded that telework is the most significant variable driving normative commitment. However the study recommended among others that management should make it expedient for their telecommuter employees to report to their agency worksite frequently to prevent physical and psychological isolation and there should be constant engagement between the telecommuter employees by putting in place effective online tracking mechanisms to monitor them, also management should give them a sense of belonging, this will help discourage moonlighting.
Capital Structure and Profitability of Firms in Agricultural Sector in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Owonifari Victor Olufemi , Ogungbade Isaiah Oluyinka
Published: November 2023

This research study investigates the effect of capital structure on the profitability of some selected firms in Agriculture sector in Nigeria using secondary data collected from their annual accounts and reports from 2011 to 2021. The aim of the study is to gain insights into the relationship between the capital and financial performance of the selected companies proxied by net profit margin. The research employs panel data regression analysis to analyze the data and determine the statistical significance of the relationships. The findings of the regression analysis reveal a positive effect of total liabilities in relation to equity, share capital and total asset on the profitability of the selected firms in Agricultural sector. The p-values associated with these relationships are found to be statistically insignificant. Despite the lack of statistical significance, the positive direction of the coefficients suggests that these financial indicators may still have some influence on the performance of Agricultural firms in this sector. The results emphasize the need for further investigation into other factors that could potentially explain the performance of Agricultural firms in Agricultural sector beyond the selected financial indicators of capital structure. Keywords: Net Profit Margin, Total Liabilities Regression Analysis, Agricultural Firms Journal Reference Format: Owonifari, V.O. & Ogungbade, I.O. (2023): Capital Structure and Profitability of Firms in Agricultural Sector in Nigeria. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 11. No. 4, Pp 11-24. www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V11N4P2
Prediction of frequent acute respiratory infections in the first year of life in children with cerebral ischemia, survivors of cytomegalovirus infection in the neonatal period
Authors: Kravchenko L. V. , Levkovich M. A. , Berezhanskaya S. B. , Afonin A. A. , Krukier I. I. , Puzikova O. Z. , Panova I. V. , Sozaeva D. I. , Popova V. A. , Moskovkina A. V. , Drukker N. A.
Published: November 2023

Objective: to develop prognostic criteria for frequent respiratory diseases in the first year of life in children with cerebral ischemia who had a cytomegalovirus infection in the neonatal period. Research methods: 73 children of the first year of life with cerebral ischemia, who underwent cytomegalovirus infection in the neonatal period, were deployed. All observed patients at the age of three months underwent a study of the population composition of peripheral blood T-lymphocytes using flow cytometry for the expression of membrane markers, taking into account the results on a Beckman Coulter Epics XL II laser flow cytometer. Typing of lymphocytes was carried out using monoclonal antibodies to differentiation clusters CD3+, CD3+CD69+, CD3+CD71+, CD3+CD95+ from Immunotech (France). The observation groups consisted of 30 children (41.1%) with frequent acute respiratory infections (4—5 episodes per year) in the first year of life and 43 people (58.9%) — children with no acute respiratory infection’sepisodes in the first-year life. Results. From the set of studied T-lymphocytes, statistically significant for the prognosis of frequent acute respiratory infections in the first year of life in children with cerebral ischemia who underwent cytomegalovirus infection in the neonatal period were found: CD3+ CD71+, CD3+ CD95+. It was revealed that in children with a reduced level of CD3+ CD71+ and an increased level of CD3+ CD95+ in blood serum at the age of 3 months, frequent acute respiratory infections occurred in the first year of life.
Etiology of severe acute respiratory infections in children hospitalized in hospitals of Ekaterinburg in the epidemic season of 2022 — 2023
Authors: Lelenkova E. V. , Korotkova I. A. , Markaryan A. Yu. , Bolgarova E. V. , Chernysheva A. E. , Filatova P. I. , Semenov A. V.
Published: November 2023

Objective. Study of the viral etiology of severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) in children hospitalized in a hospital in Yekaterinburg during the epidemic season of 2022—2023. Materials and methods. 267 clinical samples (nasopharyngeal swab) obtained from children hospitalized with symptoms of acute respiratory disease were studied. The etiology of the disease was deciphered by RT-PCR, using standard sets of reagents. The material was examined for the presence of influenza A and B viruses, as well as for viruses of non-influenza etiology. 267 individual patient records were analyzed. Results. As a result, it was found that cases of SARI were more often registered among younger children, the structure of SARI of influenza etiology was represented by influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus — 29.9% and influenza B virus — 20.7%, while it was found that most children were not vaccinated against influenza. The proportion of viruses of non-influenza etiology was represented by RS viruses (23.0%), rhinoviruses (9.2%) and bokaviruses (6.3%).
Clinical, laboratory and virological aspects in infectious mononucleosis of EBV- and HHV-6 etiology in children
Authors: Tian N. S. , Babachenko I. V. , Goleva O. V. , Orlova E. D. , Bezverkhaya N. S. , Kalinin R. S. , Tsay V. V. , Pinkovskaya E. V. , Krylov A. V. , Kusakin A. V. , Eismont Y. A. , Mukomolova A. L. , Baziian E. V.
Published: November 2023

Purpose: To characterize clinical and laboratory features of infectious mononucleosis (IM) of EBV and HHV-6 etiology among children. Material and methods. A single-center prospective study was performed at Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases in 2021 — 2022, which included 84 patients with IM EBV (n = 40), HHV-6 (n = 11), EBV + HHV-6 (n = 33). Methods of laboratory diagnostics were clinical, biochemical blood tests, qualitative and quantitative PCR of blood (whole blood, plasma) to herpesvirus 4—6 types. Results. Patients with EBV IM were significantly older than children with HHV-6 IM and EBV + + HHV-6 IM (р ≤ 0,004). The main complaint of patients was fever (median 39,0°С, Q1—Q3 38,5—39,3°С). Nasal stuffiness (93%), tonsillitis (86%), peripheral cervical lymphadenopathy (100%) dominated among clinical manifestations in all groups. Splenomegaly was noted more rarely than hepatomegaly in children. There were no significant differences in the level of leukocytes among patients (р > 0,05). Increased values of lymphocytes, atypical mononuclear cells, hepatic cytolysis syndrome were characteristic of EBV-monoinfection (р ≤ 0,007). On the contrary, level of neutrophils was significantly higher in the HHV-6 IM group. Genotype HHV-6B was detected in 100% of cases. Assay of EBV viral load showed following: this indicator in plasma (р = 0,0008) and whole blood (р = 0,028) in EBV patients was significantly higher than among EBV + HHV-6 IM. A direct moderate correlation was found between viral loads in different human fluids (r = 0,413, р < 0,05). Conclusions. The results emphasize the importance of clinical and etiological diagnosis, including HHV-6 determination, for the well-timed registration of children with IM and their coverage with regular medical check-up.
THE DEPENDENCE OF THERMAL PROCESSES IN NON-METALLIC HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS ON MECHANICAL VIBRATION LOADS
Authors:   Department of Information technology of engineering and design, Tonkonogyi Volodymyr , Holofieieva Maryna ,   Department of Digital Technologies in Engineering, Odesa Polytechnic National University, Levynskyi Oleksandr ,   Department of Digital Technologies in Engineering, Odesa Polytechnic National University, Klimov Sergii ,   Department of Information technology of engineering and design, Odesa Polytechnic National University, Dasic Predrag ,   Academy of Professional Studies Sumadija
Published: November 2023

One of the promising directions in the development of mechanical engineering is using of new non-metallic heterogeneous materials with high physical and mechanical properties. Such materials consist of two or more components (reinforcing filler and polymer matrix) and have specific physical and mechanical properties that are different from the properties of the constituent components. This is achieved by forming a complex developed structure. Reliable control methods play an important role in ensuring the quality of such structures. The paper considers an acoustic infrared thermometric method of control, which is based on the interaction of structural defects with acoustic waves. At the same time, thermal energy is generated at their boundaries, which is an indicator not only of the presence of cracks but also of their direction and development. a mathematical model has been developed that describes the transformation of the energy of mechanical vibrations into thermal energy, which occurs in non-metallic heterogeneous materials
Green Employee Training—A Remedy for Environmental Behaviour: The Case of Public Universities in Kenya
Authors: Odhiambo Grace Mwamburi , Waiganjo Esther Wangithi , Simiyu Alice Nanjala
Published: November 2023

The global ecosystem is fast deteriorating due to the devastating effects of climate change resulting from humanity’s behaviour towards the environment. Increasing resource scarcity, loss of biodiversity and global warming with disastrous effects have become prevalent. Scientists unanimously blame anthropogenic (human) actions for the crisis and claim that the power to mitigate and preserve the environment lies within human behaviour change. Organizations are under pressure to act since they contribute significantly to climate change through their operations, products and services. By examining the influence of green employee training (GET) on employee pro-environmental behaviour (EPEB), the study sought to investigate whether environmental training could influence eco-friendly behaviour in employees of public universities in Kenya. A measurement model based on the Green Five taxonomy was developed and employed for the study. The model measured an array of employee green behaviours: transforming, conserving, avoiding harm, influencing others and taking initiative. A list of 31 public chartered universities accredited by the Commission for University Education in Kenya constituted the sampling frame, where a sample of 123 respondents was drawn from three purposively selected universities. The study adopted a correlational research design and employed mixed research techniques, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches. An online questionnaire was used to collect primary data from respondents. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Correlational analysis revealed a significant, positive correlation between GET and EPEB, indicating a strong, positive linear relationship between the predictor and response variables. ANOVA results revealed that green employee training significantly and positively predicts employee pro-environmental behaviour.
 
Keywords: Climate Change, Green Employee Training, Green Five taxonomy, Employee Pro-Environmental Behaviour.
Assessment of Domestic Water Resources for Sustainable Utilization Using Geospatial Techniques. The Case of Pune City, India
Authors: MUNDHE Nitin , GAIKWAD Sunil , THAKARE Sunil , UGALE Vilas
Published: November 2023

Water resources have played a crucial role in the growth and development of human civilisation. Increasing demands of water resources to meet the needs of growing population have led to tremendous pressure on water resources. Water resources conservation and management need relevant information regarding the quality and quantity of water bodies, as well as the related driving factors responsible for the deterioration and depletion of water resources. In literature, conventional methods are limited to point locations that have sparse datasets. However, with the advent of geospatial techniques, it has become very easy to explore digital information that can quickly support extensive data analysis and interpretation on a larger scale. The aim of this study is to assess water resources such as water supply, distribution and coverage using geospatial techniques, and also to identify the water stress zones whilst forecasting the water demand in the future, which is indispensable for sustainable urban planning. The results show that water supply and duration per capita are unequal in the study area. The water demand of Pune city has continuously increased from 508 MLD in 2001 to 857 MLD in 2022, and will maintain this trend up to 1421 MLD by 2031. The composite water stress map indicates that Ghole Road, Nagar Road, Dhankawadi and Hadapsar wards have a high level of water stress, whereas Sangamwadi, Kothrud, Dhole Patil Road, Bhawani Peth, Kasba Vishrambagh and Sahakranagar experience low water stress. The values of water scarcity index in the study area have significantly changed, i.e., from 0.68 in 2001, to 0.54 in 2011 and to 0.64 in 2022, which indicates that Pune city falls into the serious water shortage category. This index is expected to be around 1.05 in 2031, demonstrating that Pune will be subjected to major water deficiency, a condition which is clearly reflected in the composite water stress map.
Örgütsel bağlılığın, bireysel iş performansına etkisi: Sağlık çalışanları üzerine bir araştırma
Authors: ÜCEL Menekşe , YILMAZ Serkan
Published: November 2023

Bu araştırma İstanbul Ataşehir ilçesinde bulunan Aile Sağlığı Merkezlerinde çalışan sağlık çalışanlarının, örgütsel bağlılıklarının, bireysel iş performanslarına etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu amaç kapsamında toplam 248 sağlık çalışanına anket uygulanmıştır. Veri toplamak için “Demografik Bilgi Formu”, “Bireysel İş Performansı Ölçeği” ve “Örgütsel Bağlılık Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Toplanan verilerin analiz edilmesinde IBM SPSS 26.0 programından, doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ve yapısal eşitlik modellemesi için IBM AMOS 22.0 programı kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın demografik değişkenleri ve tanımlayıcı istatistikleri için frekans tabloları oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma ölçeklerinin iç tutarlılık analizlerinin yapılmasında Cronbach Alpha katsayısı referans alınmıştır. Ölçeklerin normal dağılım varsayımı için çarpıklık ve basıklık değerleri incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda örgütsel bağlılığın, bağlamsal performans ve görev performansı üzerinde pozitif yönlü ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etkisi bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir.
AKUNTABILITAS KINERJA INSTANSI PEMERINTAH ACEH DAN FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHINYA
Authors: Lestari Putri Ayu , Aliamin Aliamin
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of budget target clarity, accounting control, and reporting systems on performance accountability in Aceh government agencies. The population in the study were state civil servants at the Aceh Financial Management Agency who carried out their activities in the programming or planning subdivision for young experts, the finance subdivision, the revenue sector, the Aceh Budget sector, the Aceh Property Management sector, the treasury sector, the accounting sector, the development sector, and the district city budget evaluation, with a population of 125 respondents. The sample used was simple random sampling with the Slovin formula, with 55 respondents as the research sample. The results showed that the clarity of budget targets and accounting controls partially had no significant effect on performance accountability, while the reporting system affected performance accountability. In addition, the clarity of budget targets, accounting controls, and the reporting system influence performance accountability in Aceh government agencies simultaneously.
ARUS KAS, LABA AKUNTANSI, KARAKTERISTIK KORPORAT, DAN RETURN SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR BASIC MATERIAL
Authors: Valentino Gland William , Surianti Surianti , Destriani Mutiara , Dosinta Nina Febriana , Rusmita Sari
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of cash flow, accounting earnings, firm size, and financing decisions on stock returns. The population in this study was basic material sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2018-2021 periods. The sampling technique used a purposive sampling method with predetermined criteria and obtained a sample of 34 companies with 135 observations. The data of the companies' financial statements are obtained from the official website of IDX. This study analyzes panel data regression using the Random Effect Model with the help of Eviews 12 application. Furthermore, the results show that cash flow from operations, cash flow from investments, cash flow from funding, firm size, and financing decisions do not affect stock returns while accounting earnings positively affect stock returns. The results of this study indicate that investors capture the positive signals that the company has given through accounting earnings.
Education of future geography teachers in Slovenia
Authors: Resnik Planinc Tatjana
Published: November 2023

This paper presents the development of the didactics of geography at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana from its beginnings in the 19th century up to the present day. Important milestones are discussed and the present situation described. The author first discusses how different approaches were developed over the years, then focuses on the current situation through the presentation of some selected ways of educating, equipping and developing a good (future) geography teacher.
Turystyka etniczna w Peru w opinii polskich turystów
Authors: Kamińska Joanna
Published: November 2023

Etnoturystyka jest jednym z tych rodzajów podróżowania, które w ostatnim czasie stają się coraz bardziej popularne wśród turystów pochodzących z całego świata. Peru jest natomiast krajem, gdzie rozwija się ona wyjątkowo szybko, dzięki jego ogromnej różnorodności kulturowej i etnicznej. Mimo iż powszechnie turystyka etniczna utożsamiana jest z alternatywną formą rekreacji, opartą na ideach zrównoważonego rozwoju, to nie da się ukryć, że poza wieloma niewątpliwymi korzyściami, wywołuje ona także mnóstwo szkód, głównie za sprawą tzw. masowych turystów, którzy często nie traktują odwiedzanych grup z należytym szacunkiem, sprowadzając je do poziomu wyłącznie „atrakcji turystycznej”. Bazując na dostępnych materiałach źródłowych oraz danych statystycznych przeanalizowano zarówno pozytywne, jak i negatywne skutki etnoturystyki dla peruwiańskich społeczności indiańskich, takie jak np. asymilacja kulturowa, komercjalizacja, makdonaldyzacja, rozwijanie się tzw. marketingu dzikości, różnego rodzaju patologii i nierówności społecznych, czy utrwalanie błędnych i krzywdzących stereotypów na temat Indian. Okazuje się, że nie jest możliwe jednoznaczne sklasyfikowanie turystyki etnicznej jako „dobrej” bądź „złej” w odniesieniu do ludności recepcyjnej. Postrzeganie tego zagadnienia jest bowiem stosunkowo subiektywne i może zależeć od wielu czynników. W związku z tym zdecydowano się na zapytanie polskich podróżnych co myślą na ten temat. Sprawdzono również, czy posiadają oni wiedzę o negatywnym i pozytywnym wpływie etnoturystyki na ludność miejscową. Ustalono, czy zdają sobie oni sprawę z zagrożeń oraz zalet wynikających z rozwoju tego rodzaju turystyki w Peru oraz czy dostrzegli jego niekorzystny bądź pozytywny wpływ na miejscowych mieszkańców. Analiza zależności pomiędzy stopniem świadomości respondentów, a ich opinią pozwoliła na wyciągnięcie ogólnych wniosków dotyczących rzeczywistej sytuacji wywołanej przez rozwój turystyki etnicznej w Peru.
Założenia rewitalizacji dawnego przyzakładowego osiedla mieszkaniowego Pszczelnik i w Jaworznie
Authors: Sierpińska Natalia , Płaziak Monika
Published: November 2023

Opracowanie zawiera uzasadnienie uznania dawnego osiedla przyzakładowego Pszczelnik I w Jaworznie za obszar zdegradowany. Z tego względu powinien dla tego osiedla powstać program rewitalizacji. Autorki na podstawie badań własnych - analizy dostępnych materiałów źródłowych, wywiadów z pracownikami różnych instytucji, obserwacji nieuczestniczącej i uczestniczącej oraz ankietyzacji mieszkańców osiedla - zidentyfikowały jego najważniejsze problemy przestrzenno-funkcjonalne oraz społeczno-ekonomiczne, jak też zaproponowały założenia koncepcji rewitalizacji. W toku badań napotkano na wiele barier natury instytucjonalnej, na które autorki starały się zwrócić szczególną uwagę - rozwiązanie tych barier z pewnością ułatwiłoby proces wyznaczania obszaru zdegradowanego, jak też przeprowadzenie ewentualnej rewitalizacji osiedla Pszczelnik, a wartością dodaną byłoby łatwiejsze prowadzenie w przyszłości porównawczych badań przestrzennych w całym mieście Jaworznie
Letters
Authors: Refuge Editor
Published: November 2023

The International Institute of Humani- tarian Law is an independent, non- governmental institute incorporated under Italian law which seeks to pro- mote international law and co-opera- tion in the prevention of disasters, whether man-made or natural, and in the protection of the victims of such disasters.
Models of Change in Canada's Refugee Status Determination Process
Authors: Jackman Barbara
Published: November 2023

It is not possible here to outline all cri- ticisms of the refugee-status determina- tion process. Many of these criticisms are directed at secondary issues arising from the actual practices followed by the Immigration Commission - prob- lems with work authorizations, wel- fare, settlement assistance and other such matters. Rather, I will attemptonly to outline the primary concerns with the present process and to put into context the proposals for change.
Back Matter
Authors: Refuge Editor
Published: November 2023

ln addition to claims of refugee status on arrival, a significant fraction of claims are made by persons who arrive in Canada and spend time here on legitimate status such as visitor or student. Such persons enter the process at an immigration centre before an immigration officer.
Flexural Behavior of Rectangular Double Hollow Flange Cold-Formed Steel I-beam
Authors: Alsultani Alyaa S. , Al-Shareef Najla'a H.
Published: November 2023

This research experimentally investigates the flexural behavior of rectangular hollow flange cold-formed steel I-beam (RHFCFSIB) under two concentrated loads at the same distance from the support. All specimens were at a constant clear span of (L=1500mm), a constant beam specifications (t=4mm) web, flange thickness (h=300mm) for beam′s depth, and flange width of (bf=150mm). The connecting distance between the bolts, i.e., connects the web to the flanges, was (L/6), and eight stiffeners for each beam were placed under the load bearing points and at the support points on each side. The experimental program included assembling the parts to make beams and testing four specimens under two-point loads. The major parameters adopted in the current research included the flange depth, i.e., hf=30,60,90, and 120mm. The results showed that the beam with a flange depth of 30 mm had a higher ultimate load than other beams; however, it was the highest beam deflection. The beam with a flange depth of 120mm was the best section as a flexural member. The ultimate capacity of this beam increased by 15.34% and 6.4% compared to beams with flange depths of 60mm and 90mm and decreased by 12.9% compared to a beam with a flange depth of 30 mm. The maximum deflection at beam mid-span with a flange depth of 120 mm decreased by 53.8%, 44%, and 19.94% compared to beams with flange depths of 30 mm, 60mm, and 90mm, respectively. Therefore, the flange depth significantly influenced the flexural behavior by increasing the flange depth. Also, the ultimate capacity increased, and the deflection was reduced. The main conclusions drawn from the study were discussed and summarized. The research showed that the Hollow flanged sections gave the best results for flexural behavior.
Prudential exceptions in international trade and investment agreements. Problems of interpretation and enforcement
Authors: Gatina Dilyara Rustemovna
Published: November 2023

This article is devoted to the problems of interpretation of “prudential exception” clauses in international trade and investment agreements. The author examines in what cases the relevant international norms can be applied by states in international disputes, as well as in what cases states can avoid international responsibility if the national measures aimed at preventing financial crisis led to violation of their commitments in the field of trade liberalization and protection of foreign investments. The purpose of the article is to study the scope of rights granted to states by such rules in terms of taking measures aimed at protecting consumers of financial services, ensuring the integrity and stability of the financial system, as well as identifying restrictions on the abuse of such rights. The author makes distinction between “measures taken for prudential reasons” and “prudential measures” and determined procedural and material terms for the application of such exceptions. Author also made recommendations on how to reform the prudential exceptions contained in the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union. The author proposes to improve the procedure of considering investment prudential disputes, by transferring the consideration of such disputes to a special commission, the members of which should be representatives of bodies authorized to introduce prudential measures, both from the state from which the investor originates, and from the state in whose territory the investments are made.
A new method of linear programming
Authors: Ольховский Н.А. , Соколинский Л.Б.
Published: November 2023

В статье представлен новый итерационный метод линейного программирования, получивший название “метод поверхностного движения”. Данный метод строит на поверхности многогранника, ограничивающего допустимую область задачи линейного программирования, путь от начальной граничной точки до точки, в которой достигается оптимальное значение целевой функции. Вектор движения строится в направлении максимального увеличения/уменьшения значения целевой функции. Представлено формальное описание алгоритма, реализующего метод поверхностного движения. Доказана теорема сходимости. Описанный метод предполагает использование глубокой нейронной сети прямого распространения для определения направления движения по граням допустимого многогранника. Для этого строится многомер ный локальный образ задачи линейного программирования в точке текущего приближения, который подается на вход нейронной сети. Множество размеченных прецедентов, необходимое для обучения нейронной сети, может быть получено с помощью апекс-метода.

The article presents a new iterative method of linear programming, called the surface movement method. This method builds a path from the initial boundary point to the point at which the optimal value of the objective function is achieved on the surface of a polytope that restricts the feasible region of linear programming problem. The movement vector defines the direction of the maximum increase/decrease in the value of the objective function. A formal description of the algorithm implementing the surface movement method is presented. The convergence theorem is proved. The described method involves the use of a feed forward deep neural network to determine the direction of movement along the edges of a feasible polytope. To do this, a multidimensional local image of the linear programming problem is constructed at the point of the current approximation, which is fed to the input of the neural network. The set of labeled precedents necessary for training a neural network can be obtained using the apex method.
Overpotential-derived thermogenesis in mitochondrial respiratory chain
Authors: Namari Nuning , Yan Mo , Nakamura Junji , Takeyasu Kotaro
Published: November 2023

Thermogenesis, which is associated with intracellular aerobic respiration, is a fundamental function that controls the internal temperatures of living organisms. Proton leakage is considered to be correlated with thermogenesis through aerobic respiration. It is widely known that in electrochemical cells such as fuel cells, overpotentials applied to redox reactions generate heat as energy loss. Even in the electrochemical reaction system of the mitochondrial respiratory chain, a considerable amount of heat is generated by overpotential. However, the physical mechanism of thermogenesis is not yet clear. We propose a thermogenesis model based on the electrochemical overpotential of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. As a result of quantitatively estimating the value of the overpotential applied in each reaction of the mitochondrial respiratory chain, we found that 39-63% of the initial free energy in the respiratory chain was converted into heat, and the rate of thermogenesis changed depending on respiratory activity. Furthermore, that heat was intensively produced in complex IV. The overpotential-derived thermogenesis model is expected to open a research field for electrochemically elucidating mitochondrial functions.
Makna Hidup dan Subjective Well-Being Mahasiswa
Authors: Victoriana Evany , Manurung Rosida Tiurma , Azizah Endeh , Teresa Mia , Gultom Zuster Alvin
Published: November 2023

Subjective well-being, atau kebahagiaan, diperlukan oleh semua individu, termasuk mahasiswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji hubungan antara meaning in life dan subjective well-being pada mahasiswa. Responden penelitian ini adalah 261 mahasiswa universitas Y di kota Bandung.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan penggunaan kuesioner dalam pengambilan datanya. Kuesioner yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) dan PANAS (Positive Affect dan Negative Affect Schedule). Data penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan korelasi Pearson. Hasil pengolahan data menunjukkan terdapat korelasi positif antara meaning in life dan subjective well-being. Dalam penelitian ini juga diperoleh hasil bahwa aspek-aspek dalam meaning in life (presence of meaning in life dan searching for meaning in life) berkorelasi dengan aspek-aspek dalam subjective well-being (life satisfaction, positive affect, dan negative affect). Terkecuali, searching for meaning tidak berkorelasi dengan negative affect. Melalui penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa semakin memiliki makna dalam kehidupan, maka mahasiswa akan semakin dapat mencapai subjective well-being yang tinggi, yang ditandai dengan dimilikinya kepuasan dalam kehidupan, didominasi afek positif dibandingkan afek negatif.
Efektivitas Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) dalam Memoderasi Quarter-Life Crisis pada Lulusan Baru salah satu Perguruan Tinggi Swasta di Bandung
Authors: Natalia Ignatia Ria , Riasnugrahani Missiliana , Rajagukguk Robert Oloan
Published: November 2023

Lulusan baru yang berada pada masa perkembangan dewasa awal rentan mengalami quarter-life crisis. Penelitian ini menggunakan Acceptance and Commitment Therapy dalam menangani quarter-life crisis. Terdapat 3 lulusan baru yang menjadi partisipan dalam penelitian ini. Mereka diberikan alat ukur Quarter-Life Crisis dan alat The Comprehensive Assessment of Acceptance and Commitment Treatment Process sebelum diberikan intervensi Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sebanyak 4 Sesi selama 2 minggu. Hasil dari penelitian ini Acceptance and Commitment Therapy dapat menurunkan skor kebimbangan dalam mengambil keputusan, putus asa, penilaian diri yang negatif, terjebak dalam situasi sulit, rasa cemas, rasa tertekan dan kekuatiran akan relasi interpersonal yang sedang dan akan dibangun dari para lulusan baru. Selain itu intervensi ini juga meningkatkan skor defusion, self as a context, acceptance, values, flexibles at present moment, dan commited action dari para lulusan baru. Kedua hal tersebut menunjukkan adanya dampak dari intervensi yang diberikan, meskipun belum dapat dibuktikan bahwa intervensi yang diberikan signifikan secara analisa kuantitatif.
Penerimaan Diri Orang dengan HIV/AIDS: Literature Review
Authors: Audina Putu Winadia , Tobing David Hizkia
Published: November 2023

HIV/AIDS merupakan salah satu penyakit yang mematikan di seluruh dunia, termasuk di Indonesia. Menurut Ethel (2016), HIV/AIDS menimbulkan banyak dampak negatif khususnya bagi individu yang terinfeksi. Selain penurunan pada aspek kesehatan, ODHA cenderung mendapatkan stigma negatif serta diskriminasi dari masyarakat sekitar. Stigma dan diskriminasi yang didapatkan ODHA secara tidak langsung akan menambah beban psikologis ODHA yang akhirnya akan berakibat pada kesulitan ODHA dalam penerimaan dirinya. Penerimaan diri adalah kemampuan seseorang dalam menerima dirinya sendiri, yang berkaitan dengan kondisi yang sehat secara psikologis, memiliki kesadaran, serta penerimaan secara penuh akan siapa dan apa diri ODHA (Sari, 2018). Penerimaan diri secara positif penting dimiliki oleh setiap orang, termasuk pada ODHA. Individu yang mampu menerima dirinya berarti individu tersebut juga mampu memahami dirinya sendiri, menyesuaikan diri dengan lingkungannya, dan tidak takut memandang dirinya sendiri secara jujur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan telaah literatur terhadap penelitian-penelitian yang meneliti terkait penerimaan diri pada orang dengan HIV/AIDS. Literature review deskriptif dilakukan pada 8 penelitian kualitatif dengan metode sampling yang bervariasi. Hasil literature review menunjukkan bahwa orang dengan HIV/AIDS dari berbagai latar belakang memiliki penerimaan diri yang cukup positif. Penerimaan diri tersebut digambarkan dengan bentuk-bentuk yang beragam oleh tiap ODHA. Selain itu, fase-fase yang dilewati masing-masing ODHA dan faktor-faktor pendukung, serta penghambat ODHA dalam menerima dirinya juga cukup beragam.
Time Well Spent: Manfaat Psikologis dari Volunteering
Authors: Shaleha Rinanda Rizky Amalia , Kurniasari Elita
Published: November 2023

Studi ini merupakan sebuah reviu teoritis yang membahas tentang volunteering dari aspek-aspek psikologi, fisiologi, dan budaya. Kegiatan sukarela atau volunteering merupakan kegiatan apa pun yang mengalokasikan waktu, materi, dan tenaga secara gratis kepada orang lain, kelompok, atau organisasi. Volunteer atau sukarelawan mencurahkan waktu, materi, dan energi mereka melalui banyak cara. Volunteering kemudian menjadi populer di berbagai negara termasuk Indonesia yang menjadi salah satu negara dengan tingkat volunteering tertinggi di dunia. Faktor budaya (kolektivistik vs individualistik) berpengaruh terhadap volunteering meskipun masih terdapat hasil yang inkonsisten. Selain itu, religiusitas dan level kepercayaan sosial berkontribusi terhadap hal ini. Proses fisiologis seperti genetik, hormonal, dan neurobiologis melandasi perilaku prososial. Interaksi dari ketiga hal tersebut berdampak pada aspek psikologis seperti ekspresi emosi positif dan well-being, terlepas dari berbagai rentang usia. Manfaat yang dirasakan oleh volunteer salah satunya adalah memiliki kondisi kesehatan mental dan kondisi kesehatan yang lebih baik daripada non-volunteer. Mengingat banyaknya manfaat dari kegiatan volunteering, diharapkan adanya langkah persuasif dengan melibatkan berbagai stakeholder untuk mengajak lebih banyak orang terlibat dengan segala bentuk kegiatan sukarela, baik yang sifatnya perseorangan maupun kolektif.
Implentasi Perangkat Lunak Attention Distraction Test
Authors: Hangkawidjaja Aan Darmawan , Ratnadewi Ratnadewi , Analya Priska , Adelina Ira
Published: November 2023

Attention Distraction Test (ADT) adalah alat yang mengukur atensi. ADT berupa beberapa lampu berbentuk kotak yang dapat diatur mengenai berapa jumlah lampu yang akan menyala. Distraksi pada tes ini adalah adanya lampu lain di sekeliling lampu. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah membuat implementasi perangkat lunak dari alat tes atensi dan distraksi. Hal ini penting dilakukan karena masih adanya keterbatasan pada ADT dalam variasi distraksi, dan cara mencatat jawaban.  Perangkat lunak ADT melalui dua tahap, yang pertama yaitu pengujian  untuk memastikan semua perangkat berfungsi dengan baik dan dapat merekam data dengan baik. Yang kedua, rancangan akan diujikan ke responden untuk menganalisa hasilnya. Apabila masih diperlukan penyempurnaan akan dilakukan perbaikan perancangan dan pembuatannya.  Hasil menunjukkan bahwa alat ini dapat digunakan dengan baik untuk mengukur level atensi seseorang karena dapat mencatat waktu reaksi dan respon jawaban responden secara akurat. Apabila responden dapat menjawab dengan benar dan  waktu reaksi semakin cepat maka dapat dikatakan bahwa responden tersebut memiliki level atensi yang lebih baik.  Saran untuk penyempurnaan rancangan adalah dengan menambahkan data latar belakang pribadi dari  responden,  alternatif warna lain dari lampu distraksi dan melengkapi hasil rekapitulasi data dengan jumlah jawaban yang benar dan rata-rata dari waktu reaksi.
Informing Consumers: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis of Pack Nutrition Labelling
Authors: Dwesar Rishi , Rishi Bikramjit
Published: November 2023

Aim/Purpose: The focus on human well-being has attracted the attention of consumers, organizations, and marketers to understand the various facets of Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL). This study examines the overall research trends in the FPONL domain and identifies the new research areas.

Background: FOPNL is becoming increasingly popular and its influence has been widely examined. Different label schemes have been introduced across different regions in the world. Nevertheless, such interventions are limited in developing economies.

Methodology: This study uses bibliometric analysis methods to explore Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) trends using 602 articles published in selected business journals.

Contribution: The paper identifies the new FOPNL research avenues. The study indicates that FOPNL has become a crucial research area, and more research is needed at the organization, managerial, and policy levels.

Findings: The study identifies four themes. The first theme identified is the effect of harmful nutrients on health and the role of FOPNL nutrition in changing eating habits. The second theme focused on the government's policy and implementation of FOPNL nutrition labeling regulations. The third theme is dedicated to the work on attention, perception, understanding, and influence of multiple traffic light schemes. The fourth theme relates to the Health Star Rating, Nutri Score, and Healthier Choice FOPNL nutrition labeling schemes. Overall, the paper informs consumers, manufacturers, and regulators about the recent trends in the FOPNL research.

Recommendation for Researchers: Though FOPNL has been widely examined in the health and nutrition domain, however, limited research has been done in the marketing domain. Research using neuroscientific methods (e.g. eye tracking) should provide more robust findings.

Future Research: There is limited research on FOPNL from emerging economies. Future research can examine how FOPNL may influence people, policy, and private entities.
The Correlation Between Sperm DNA Integrity and Conventional Semen Parameters
Authors:   High Institute for Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Khalaf Narges , Mohammed Amal , Rahim Ali ,   Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
Published: November 2023

The integrity of sperm deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and chromatin is very important for genetic material transmission into offspring. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the correlation between sperm deoxyribonucleic acid integrity and sperm parameters. The current study was conducted on 96 semen samples. This study was done at the High Institute for Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Al-Nahrain University for the period between November 2020 and May 2021. The samples were collected, and seminal fluid analysis was performed according to World Health Organization guidelines. Sperm Chromatin Dispersion test was performed. The results showed that the deoxyribonucleic acid fragmentation of sperms in infertile men in this study was higher than reported in fertile men in previous studies indicating that deoxyribonucleic acid fragmentation (DNA) is actively contributing at least partially to male infertility. In terms of enrolled men, sperm deoxyribonucleic acid fragmentation (SDF) showed significant positive correlation with round cell count
Impact of Reactive Oxygen Species Level in Serum and Culture Media on Pregnancy Rate after Day 3 and Day 5 Embryo Transfer in Iraqi Infertile Females Undergoing ICSI
Authors:   Iraqi Ministry of Health, Al-Anbar Health Directory, Al-Anbar, Iraq., Abdulazeez Hanan , Abbood Muayad ,   High Institute of Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Al Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq., Jwad Mufeda ,   The High Institute for Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Published: November 2023

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are active chemical compounds created by the body's metabolic process and are crucial in human reproduction. Excessive ROS can contribute to oxidative stress, which has been linked to poor fertility. Embryo culture medium plays an essential role in IVF/ICSI cycles. Eighty participants underwent ovarian stimulation and ICSI cycles; ROS levels were measured in blood samples on the ovum pickup (OPU) day and in each embryo culture dish on ET day using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). These values were associated with the quality of generated embryos. Women were divided into two groups, the first had day 3 embryo transfers, whereas the second received blastocyst transfers on day 5. Grades I embryos count was shown to be inversely related to the serum and culture medium ROS levels. Pregnant women had significantly greater levels of GI embryos (p=0.011) and lower levels of GIII embryos (p=0.024). Pregnancy rates for the third- and fifth-days of the embryo transfers were 24% and 50%, respectively, with (p=0.045). Pregnancy success rates were increased after ET day 5, and were strongly influenced by transfer day. Blastocyst-stage embryos with high serum ROS levels were found to be underdeveloped. Culture medium ROS levels can be used as an adjuvant criterion for embryo selection and metabolic marker for developing embryos.