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Pelatihan Efikasi diri untuk Menurunkan Burnout pada Guru SMA X di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman
Authors: Suminda Ichram , Astuti Kamsih
Published: December 2024

Guru sebagai fasilitator utama pembelajaran di sekolah rentan mendapati kondisi burnout dalam menghadapi setiap keterbaruan dalam sistem pendidikan sehingga penting bagi para guru memiliki efikasi diri yang baik dalam menghadapi persoalan dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan efikasi diri untuk menurunkan burnout pada guru. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 20 orang guru pada SMA X di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman yang memeliki tingkat burnout pada kategori sedang sampai tinggi dan tingkat efikasi diri pada kategori sedang sampai rendah. Desain penelitian ini adalah quasi experimental design dengan alternative pretest-posttest and follow-up control grup design, sedangkan alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah skala burnout dan skala efikasi diri. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan tingkat burnout guru setelah diberikan pelatihan efikasi diri lebih rendah dibandikan sebelum diberikan pelatihan efikasi diri sehingga disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan tingkat burnout pada guru sebelum dan setelah mendapatkan pelatihan efikasi diri. Hasil lain pada penelitian ini juga menunjukan tingkat burnout lebih rendah pada kelompok yang diberikan pelatihan efikasi diri dibandingkan kelompok yang tidak diberikan pelatihan efikasi diri sehingga disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan tingkat burnout antara kelompok guru yang diberikan pelatihan efikasi diri dengan kelompok guru yang tidak diberikan pelatihan efikasi diri. Pelatihan dalam penelitian ini dapat dijadikan rekomendasi kegiatan rutin bagi sekolah guna mereduksi burnout guru-guru yang mengajar di SMA.
Interpretation of Water Level Fluctuations in the Groundwater Observation Network around Seoraksan National Park
Authors:   Korea National Park Service National Park Research Institute, Mok Jong-Koo , Shin I-Chan , Jang Ji-Eun , Kim Jeong-Eun , Woo Seong-Min , Kim Geon-Woo , Park Young-yun
Published: December 2024

To understand the water level fluctuation characteristics at the groundwater observation network installed and operated in the area around Seoraksan National Park, a time series analysis of long-term data of groundwater levels observed in the network from 2012 to 2021 was performed. The observation network comprises three locations, all installed in the bedrock aquifer, and periodic inspections and management are carried out by the relevant operating agency. According to the linear analysis results, the groundwater level decreased by -89.7 cm/yr at the Goseong-Inheung Observatory, whereas it rose by 3.7 cm/yr at the Goseong-Toseong Observatory. A strong autocorrelation was observed among the three observatories. In particular, at the Goseong-Inheung Observatory, the time delay was found to be approximately 8 times longer than that at the Goseong- Toseong and Sokcho-Nohak observatories, whereas the time delay of precipitation was similar to the time delay of Goseong-Toseong and Sokcho-Nohak. These results were judged to have strong linearity and memory effects with the groundwater level data. Analysis of the cross-correlation function between rainfall and groundwater levels showed that Goseong-Inheung had a certain degree of cross-correlation with rainfall, with a delay of 12 days. If the discharge in major rivers of Seoraksan National Park is continuously monitored, researches on water resources using river discharge and groundwater levels are expected to be actively conducted.
Analysis of the Fish Community in the Chiaksan National Park Region, Korea
Authors:   Korea National Park Service National Park Research Institute, Ko Myung-Hun , Hong Gil-Su , Won Jong-Seo , Park Seung-Chul
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted to survey the fish community in the Chiaksan National Park region in Korea over three different seasons (from April to October 2022) and to analyze its characteristics. Using GIS program, 15 fixed stations and nine random stations that were considered likely to have high fish species diversity were selected for study. Most environments at the surveyed stations were first- to fourth-order streams, corresponding to mountainous or upper-middle streams. Additionally, the composition of the stream substrates varied depending on the altitude, stream width, and water depth, as revealed by principal component analysis of the physical environmental factors at each station. In total, 3,053 individuals from 26 species across 11 families were identified in the survey. The dominant species was Zacco koreanus (30.9%), followed by the subdominant species Rhynchocypris oxycephalus (24.1%). Four legally protected species were identified; namely, Acheilognathus signifer, Hemibarbus mylodon, Brachymystax lenok tsinlingensis, and Cottus koreanus. Additionally, 16 species endemic to Korea were identified, including Coreoleuciscus splendidus, Squalidus gracilis majimae, and Microphysogobio yaluensis. Cluster analysis based on the number of individuals per species at each station classified the stations into two large groups, which were further subdivided according to the number of dominant and key species determining the characteristics of each station. Rank abundance curve model analysis of the fish clusters within and outside the national park area resulted in the ‘Preemption’ model being adopted for the park area and the ‘Mandelbrot’ model for the area outside the park. Thus, on the basis of this survey and previous studies, 32 fish species have been identified in Chiaksan National Park. Principal coordinate analysis of the presence or absence of fish species by period divided the fish community into two groups. Therefore, the fish community in the Chiaksan National Park region has very high biodiversity and protection values, including four legally protected species and 16 species endemic to Korea. Hence, continuous monitoring and preservation measures are needed.
Thực trạng kiến thức và thực hành về thay băng rửa vết thương sau phẫu thuật của Điều dưỡng tại Bệnh viện Trường Đại học Y-Dược Huế
Authors: Nguyễn Trường Sơn , Trần Doãn Hiếu , Phan Văn Lợi , Nguyễn Thị Hiền , Trần Đình Bình
Published: December 2024

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng kiến thức và thực hành thay băng rửa vết thương sau phẫu thuật của điều dưỡng tại Bệnh viện Trường Đại học Y-Dược Huế năm 2023 và tìm hiểu một số yếu tố liên quan.
Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 63 điều dưỡng tại các khoa Ngoại Chấn thương chỉnh hình-Lồng ngực, Ngoại Tiêu hoá và Ngoại Thần kinh-Tiết niệu, Ung bướu, khoa Sản, khoa Cấp cứu đang làm việc tại Bệnh viện Trường Đại học Y- Dược Huế bằng bộ câu hỏi đã được thiết kế sẵn.
Kết quả: Điểm trung bình kiến thức là 114,3 ± 6,9, với tỷ lệ 93,7% điều dưỡng có kiến thức đạt và 4 người (6,3%) không đạt. Năng lực thực hành về chăm sóc vết thương của điều dưỡng Bệnh viện Đại học Y Dược Huế có tổng điểm trung bình cho tất cả các kỹ năng là 56,52 ± 2,69, với 96,8% đối tượng đạt năng lực, chỉ có 3,2% không đạt. Có mối liên quan giữa kiến thức chăm sóc vết mổ với đơn vị làm việc của điều dưỡng trong nhóm nghiên cứu, với sự khác biệt rõ rệt giữa các đơn vị. Kiến thức và năng lực thực hành chăm sóc vết thương không có liên quan với đặc điểm của điều dưỡng như giới tính, trình độ chuyên môn, số năm làm việc.
Kết luận: Kiến thức và năng lực thực hành chăm sóc vết thương của điều dưỡng tại Bệnh viện Trường Đại học Y-Dược Huế khá tốt, tuy nhiên còn một số nội dung cần đào tạo thêm.
The Nature of the Positive Obligations of States Regarding the Protection of Migrants in the Light of the Universal International
Authors: Cauia Alexandr , Puiu Tatiana
Published: December 2024

The protection and guarantee of the rights of migrant workers have been a constant concern within the UN system. The foundation of the United Nations and the adoption of the UN Charter laid the foundation for a new phase in interstate relations in the field of human rights protection. The UN Charter represents the first multilateral international treaty that initiated the development of interstate cooperation around human rights protection. Even though during the process of drafting the relevant international legal framework, states with different political and social systems deliberately avoided specifying the content of many of the developed concepts and provided general definitions, a wide range of international instruments have been adopted at the universal level. These instruments establish a general legal framework for regulating international migration and set standards regarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights of migrant worker.
Considerations regarding the legal report in business law
Authors: Ghica Elena Doina
Published: December 2024

The objectives of this research paper are to understand, from a theoretical and practical perspective, the content of legal relations in business law. Business law aims to meet practical needs in the field of business, being constantly adapted to new economic challenges, a particularity that determines the modification, in full agreement and the legal relationship underlying it, in the dynamics of economic life. Business law is an interdisciplinary science that has a wide scope, including norms of other branches of law.
Newly graduate nurses' experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic process and factors affecting their experiences: A mixed method study
Authors: Ozan Yeter , Cicek Ozlem , Topdemir Esra
Published: December 2024

Nurses who started their professional lives during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have been exposed to significant levels of stress both in terms of being in a health chaos and in terms of their profession. This study aims to examine newly graduated nurses’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and explain the factors affecting their experiences. Mixed method design was used in the research. In the first stage of collecting quantitative data from 146 newly graduate nurses who started working during the pandemic. In the second stage, in which qualitative data were obtained, individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 newly graduate nurses using a semi-structured interview form over the Whatsapp application. Data collection took place from February to May 2021. The sources of stress were found to be; 88.4% fear of losing colleagues, 87.0% not being able to spend enough time with patients, 85.6% feeling inadequate, 85.6% increasing workload and fear of making mistakes, 81.5% colleagues getting sick, fear of losing and fear of infecting loved ones. Evaluation of quantitative data, number, percentage and mean test, thematic analysis method was used in the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of seven themes emerged from the thematic analysis: psychological impact, impact of heavy workload, effect of professional ambivalence feelings, social insensitivity, expectations that management was unable to meet, expectations from nursing educators, and positive profession-boosting effects of the pandemic. Findings demonstrate that newly graduate nurses who began their careers during a challenging time like the pandemic need to be strengthened, and their managers need to adapt and assist them in unusual circumstances. This study has yielded more robust evidence for the literature, thereby enriching the theoretical and practical discourse with more refined and comprehensive insights. It has provided lucidity on the uncertain experiences and their impacts on novice nurses.
Turkish suicide patterns: Longitudinal analysis of suicide trends in Türkiye (2000 -2022)
Authors: Tabur Ayhan , Sonmez Feruza
Published: December 2024

Suicide is a major global public health issue and a growing concern in Türkiye, driven by demographic and societal changes. This study aimed to examine suicide trends in Türkiye from 2000 to 2022, focusing on sociodemographic changes, gender differences, and public health implications, particularly in emergency medicine. A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) and other national databases. Between 1975 and 2022, suicide rates in Türkiye increased by 81%, rising from 2.75/100,000 in 1975 to 4.98/100,000 in 2021. A total of 145,200 suicides were recorded, with most occurring between 2000 and 2022. Men accounted for 71.6% of suicides, with an average rate of 6.12/100,000, compared to 2.35/100,000 for women. The most notable increase in female suicide rates occurred in the last decade, with a 45% rise from 2012 to 2021, peaking at 3.65/100,000 in 2021. In contrast, the male suicide rate peaked at 6.94/100,000 during the same year. The highest suicide rates were observed in the 20–24 age group, with a peak of 7.43/100,000 in 2020. While the overall rate among individuals aged 65 and older was lower (2.9/100,000), a significant increase was noted in recent years, peaking at 4.2/100,000 in 2019. From 2010 to 2021, total suicide rates increased by 35%, with female suicides rising by 45% and male suicides by 27%. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted public health interventions in Türkiye, particularly for young adults and women. Emergency departments play a pivotal role in identifying at-risk individuals, emphasizing the importance of enhanced screening protocols and mental health assessments. Addressing broader socioeconomic and cultural factors is essential for effective suicide prevention strategies.
Evaluation of physicians' screening practices and knowledge levels regarding atrial fibrillation in patients over 65 years of age: A prospective study
Authors: Bulbul Emre , Simsek Erhan , Kizmaz Muhammet
Published: December 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, particularly among patients aged ≥65 years. Despite the significant morbidity and mortality, AF often remains undiagnosed, particularly in asymptomatic or subclinical cases. Early detection and management are essential to mitigate severe complications such as stroke and heart failure. These efforts are crucial in primary care, where family medicine practitioners are key. Timely recognition and control of AF can substantially decrease the burden on emergency services by preventing AF-related complications. This study aimed to evaluate the screening practices and knowledge levels of physicians regarding AF among patients aged ≥65 years. This study aimed to identify gaps in knowledge and practices that may hinder the effective detection and management of AF. A prospective survey was conducted among 123 physicians working in various healthcare settings across Turkey, from May 2022 to June 2022.The survey assessed demographic information, AF screening practices, familiarity with clinical guidelines, and knowledge of the AF risk factors. The majority of respondents were family medicine specialists (48.4%) and assistants (44.4%), with a mean age of 33.45 years and an average of 8.53 years of professional experience. The survey revealed that 77.4% of physicians did not routinely screen patients aged >65 years for AF using any method and only 30.6% performed ECG screening. However, 73.4% of the patients were familiar with the CHA₂DS₂-VASc score, which is essential for assessing stroke risk in patients with AF. Logistic regression analysis indicated that specialists were 2.85 times more likely to screen for AF than general practitioners, and those with prior training in AF were 3.10 times more likely to conduct AF screening. This study highlights significant gaps in AF screening practices among physicians despite a relatively high awareness of AF-related guidelines. These findings emphasize the need for ongoing education and targeted training to improve AF detection and management in primary care and potentially reduce the burden of AF-related complications.
Correlation of lipid profiles with coronary artery plaque levels in patients undergoing coronary angiography
Authors: Yayla Sedanur , Akca Ayse , Cakir Mustafa , Turmus Gozde , Yayla Abdulkerim , l Sema , Soran Tugba
Published: December 2024

This study aims to observe the effect of lipid profiles (total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), triglyceride (TG)) on coronary artery plaque rates of patients undergoing coronary angiography at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (ZBEUN) Health Practice and Research Hospital. A total of 500 patients who underwent coronary angiography (CAG) between January 2019 and December 2020 at ZBEUN Health Practice and Research Hospital participated in this retrospective study. The sample of this study consists of 250 patients with a stenosis level below 50% and 250 patients with stenosis level of 50% and above according to CAG results. Information and data about the patients were accessed through the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS). The mean age of the individuals participating in the study was 63 years, the mean age of women was 65±12.3, and the mean age of men was 62±11.8. The majority of patients are men (74.2%). When we categorized the lipid profiles as low, optimal and high, LDL, triglyceride and total cholesterol values were found to be significantly higher and HDL values were found to be significantly lower in those with a stenosis degree of 50% and above (p<0.001). While the rate of those with a stenosis degree of 50% and above was found to be higher in the age groups of 55-64 and over 80 years (60.1% and 57.8%, respectively), the rate of those with a stenosis degree below 50% was found to be higher in other age groups. No significant difference was detected between lipid profiles according to gender and age. It is well known that dyslipidemia increases coronary artery risk and its treatment reduces cardiovascular events and mortality in patients at high risk for cardiovascular diseases. The increase in LDL, TG, total cholesterol levels and the decrease in HDL levels caused an increase in the level of coronary artery plaque.
Biological rhythm, sleep quality and functionality in the euthymic period in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Authors: oglu Mehmet , Pusuroglu Meltem
Published: December 2024

In our study, sleep quality, biological rhythm disorders and functionality were examined in euthymic patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. 60 patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and 50 healthy controls were included in the study. All participants were administered the Biological Rhythm Assessment Interview (BRAI), Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). No statistically significant difference was found between the patient and control groups in the BRAI scores (p=0.063). The patient group's FAST total score (p<0.001), FAST-autonomy score (p<0.001), FAST-Occupational functioning score (p<0.001), FAST-Cognitive Functioning score (p<0.001), FAST-Financial Issues score (p<0.001), FAST-Free Time Activities score (p=0.001), FAST-Interpersonal Relationships score (p<0.001), and PSQI total score (p<0.001) were found to be statistically significantly higher than the control group. In the patient group, a negative significant correlation was found between the total score of the BRAI and FAST-Cognitive Functioning (r=-0.339, p=0.008) and FAST-Free Time Activities (r=-0.329, p=0.010). Even in the euthymic phase, patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder may experience sleep disturbances, disruption of biological rhythms, and decreased functionality. Continuing the treatment and follow-up of patients during this phase, detailed evaluation and treatment arrangement for symptoms are important for the positive prognosis of the disease.
The frequency of diseases and awareness of the patients about medicines at a faculty of dentistry
Authors: Yasa Yasin , Yilmaz Busra , Tuna Tunahan , Ozbey Furkan , Coban Dilek , Erzurumlu Zerrin , Sadik Elif
Published: December 2024

The presence of systemic diseases and the medications used by patients presenting to the dentist have a significant impact on oral health and the dental treatment plan. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of systemic diseases in patients attending the Faculty of Dentistry and to investigate the awareness of the medications used by patients. A total of 635 patients with systemic diseases who applied to the Ordu University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology between November 2021 and May 2022 were included in the study. In addition to demographic information, a questionnaire consisting of 2 questions was applied to patients with at least one systemic disease. 63.1% of the patients were female and 36.9% were male. The most common systemic diseases were hypertension (41.2%), diabetes (22.4%), thyroid disorders (11.3%) and cardiac diseases (8.9%) respectively. According to the patients' answers, 45.1% knew their systemic disease and the medicine they were taking, 53.7% knew their systemic disease but did not know the medicine they were taking, and 1.2% did not know their systemic disease but knew the medicine they were taking. It is important for individuals who apply to the dentist to have knowledge and awareness about their systemic diseases and the medicine used, in order to prevent possible complications related to oral health and dental treatments.
Rehabilitation of a patient with late motor neuron syndrome after electric shock
Authors: Koca Tuba , Koca Nurhayat
Published: December 2024

The development of motor neuron disease has been reported in a small number of cases after electric shock trauma. Our case is a 61-year-old male telecomunication worker who presents with complaints of progressive loss of strength in his right upper and lower extremities 22 years after an electric shock. It is accompanied by unsteadiness in walking, difficulty in speaking and swallowing. In electroneurophysiological examination; chronic changes compatible with preganglionic involvement were observed in the lower and upper extremities. On physical examination, the patient speaks dysarthric. Mobilized with walker, functional ambulation scale (FAS) is stage 2. There is 3/5 strength in the right upper extremity and 2-2+/5 strength in the right lower extremity. Although rare, neurological complications may occur decades later after electric shock. There are a limited number of case reports and observational meta-analytic studies in this field in the literature.
The effect of anti mullerian hormone and follicle stimulating hormone discordance on oocyte quality and live birth rates
Authors: Kaya Seray , Genc Murat , Bulut Bensu , Oz Medine , Ozturk Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Evaluating ovarian reserve is crucial in infertility treatment to determine the appropriate approach and predict success rates. Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) are key parameters commonly used for this purpose, and they usually yield consistent results. A good ovarian reserve is typically indicated when FSH is below 10 IU/ml and AMH is 1 ng/ml or higher. However, in clinical practice, these parameters often conflict, with one suggesting a good ovarian reserve while the other indicates a diminished one. AMH is known to predict oocyte count effectively, but its ability to predict live births is weaker. This study aimed to investigate which parameter is more useful in predicting oocyte count, quality, and live birth outcomes in cases of discordance. This retrospective study was conducted on 82 patients who sought infertility treatment at Assisted Reproductive Techniques Center of Gülhane Training and Research Hospital between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2020. Data collected included age, AMH and FSH levels, number of retrieved oocytes, mature (M2) oocytes, pregnancy outcomes, and embryos obtained. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0. Normal distribution was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and graphical methods. Independent t-tests and One-Way ANOVA were used for normally distributed data, with a significance level set at p=0.05. Patients were divided into two groups: AMH <1 ng/ml & FSH ≥10 IU/ml, and AMH ≥1 ng/ml & FSH <10 IU/ml. Patients with AMH <1 ng/ml were older and shorter (p<0.05). This group also had fewer retrieved oocytes and M2 oocytes (p<0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between the groups regarding live births, miscarriages, or embryo counts(p>0.05). In cases of discordance, AMH is more reliable for predicting oocyte quantity and quality, while neither AMH nor FSH is superior in predicting live birth outcomes. Both markers have limitations in estimating live birth probabilities.
Impact of seismic demand on construction costs for buildings up to 8 storeys high
Authors: Del Rey Castillo Enrique , Clifton Charles , Gonzalez Vicente , Adafin Johnson
Published: December 2024

The legally binding earthquake performance requirements in New Zealand's Building Act and Building Code emphasise building collapse prevention, allowing for a certain degree of damage to resist the seismic load. However, societal expectations demand that buildings remain operational after an earthquake. This research aims to understand the true cost of up to 8 storeys high building structures that remain operational after an earthquake. Our assumptions are: 1) higher seismic demand is expected to have a limited impact in overall construction costs, and quite minimal impact on total development costs, and 2) the influence of seismic resilience on construction costs is different depending on the structural system. An extensive construction costs database was developed including the most typical structural and foundation systems. The main conclusions are that 1) the effect of location and floor type on construction costs is not critical, 2) the impact of a higher seismic demand on construction costs depends on the structural system, and 3) foundation type has a large influence on construction costs but seismic demand does not. Engineers should prioritise stiff lateral systems because the cost implications of having a stiffer structural system are minimal, especially when considering the development costs. The cost implications of having more resilient buildings that can be readily occupied after an earthquake are negligible, and New Zealand should move towards stiff, damage resisting structures using well understood structural systems like RC walls.  Society expects this from our buildings, our engineers are trained and capable to design them, and the extra cost is minuscule.
Transplanting Absolute Priority in Indian Bankruptcy Law: Part II
Authors: Bose Satyajit
Published: December 2024

In 2016, India revamped its bankruptcy legislation and introduced a new framework for resolution of financially distressed businesses. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was intended to usher in a new era of efficiency and galvanize India’s ailing bankruptcy regime. The results thus far have been mixed. One of the issues that has frequently arisen under the new regime is how to distribute the resolution proceeds amongst different classes of creditors. The doctrine evolved by courts and tribunals has been to leave any question on distribution to the discretion of the Committee of Creditors – an approach developed to insulate bankruptcy proceedings from excessive judicial interference. In this paper, which will be published across two volumes, I endeavour to show that this approach is flawed and contributes to the systemic problems afflicting the Indian bankruptcy regime. Drawing on doctrine developed in transnational bankruptcy law, I argue in favour of adopting the absolute priority rule as a fixed rule for distribution of resolution proceeds in India, which can augment value maximization and enable efficient resolution of distressed debt. In Part I of this paper, which was published in the previous volume, I traced the origins, evolution and migration of the absolute priority rule in transnational bankruptcy law. In Part II, I contextualize rules of priority in India and make the case for transplanting absolute priority in Indian bankruptcy law.
Legal Convergence Through Soft Law? The EU–US Trade and Technology Council (TTC)
Authors: Fahey Elaine
Published: December 2024

An EU–US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) has been a key element of transatlantic cooperation in trade and technology in global challenges against a backdrop of decades of complex disputes, regulatory cooperation failures and minimalistic combined multilateralism. It was by intent seeking to move beyond regulatory cooperation and instead was to focus upon policy and shared global challenges. The TTC has evolved during a US administration prioritizing soft law in international economic law, arguably increasingly influencing the EU. The TTC has a complex and bifurcated approach to law that is explored here, arguably evident of its post-Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) identity in an era of a shift away from trade agreements. This paper argues that its soft law structures, executive to executive set-up and wide-ranging emphasis on international law-making goals contrasts considerably with certain developments in EU–US data and digital trade governance, involving hard law solutions. The TTC aligns well with broader trends in international economic law preferring soft law solutions. The TTC raises questions as to the place of global law-making goals in the complex transatlantic relationship. It examines its overtly legalistic framing yet heavily delegalized outcomes using soft law, grounded in international law references.
Towards a Federal-Type Regulation of Online Public Discourse by the EU?
Authors: Monti Matteo
Published: December 2024

This article analyses the federal dimension of the European Union’s (EU) regulation of online public discourse, which is a dimension of the European integration process not extensively explored. In this article, ‘online public discourse’ refers to the regulation of those forms of speech that are functional to the democratic debate, from the dissemination of news to political communication, and that take place on digital platforms. The Digital Services Act (DSA) and other recent regulations have changed the type of regulation applied by the EU. Does this regulation have a federal nature? To address this research question, the EU regulation of online public discourse is compared with the regulation in the United States. Through a comparative law methodology and a comparison with what has occurred in the United States in the regulation of online public discourse, the article argues that this EU regulation of public discourse exhibits the characteristics of a federal regulatory arrangement.
From ‘Crisis’ to ‘Resilience’ in EU Internal Market Law: Foundations, Techniques and Challenges
Authors: Dougan Michael
Published: December 2024

After many years spent tackling multiple crises, the EU institutions now rely extensively on the concept of ‘resilience’ to help inform policymaking across a wide range of activities. This paper examines resilience as it applies to the Internal Market, where important legislative measures have recently been adopted (for example) in relation to critical entities, critical raw materials and semiconductors. First, that ‘resilience agenda’ is located within the longer-term evolution of the Internal Market – which helps explain the focus on taming Member State conduct that may well be perfectly lawful under the Treaties, but is nevertheless considered disruptive to the collective Union interest. Secondly, the Covid-19 pandemic serves as a case study to demonstrate the CJEU’s distinctive contribution to the Union concept of ‘resilience’ – reinforcing the need for Member States to respect their ordinary Treaty obligations even under extraordinary circumstances, yet with untapped potential for the Court to reinforce the Union’s wider focus on ‘lawful yet disruptive’ national measures, e.g., using the duty of sincere cooperation. However, the ‘resilience agenda’ should not be accepted simply at face value as an obvious public good offered by the Union to enhance the longterm security and well-being of its citizens. Important questions arise about the tensions between resilience and protectionism or securitization, as well as issues of transparency, accountability and legitimacy.
Self-Preferencing in Korea and Japan
Authors: Choi Yo Sop , Fuchikawa Kazuhiko
Published: December 2024

The growing influence of big technology companies in the markets has brought multiple competition law cases around the world. At the same time, new theories of harm involving the conduct of big techs have resulted in discussions of new digital regulations or digital competition rules. The competition cases of self-preferencing are the starting point of these discussions. There are numerous antitrust cases dealing with self-preferencing in the European Union (EU) and Asia, particular in Korea and Japan. We have seen notable similarities between the West and the East. However, there are some differences between the competition regimes in the implementation of competition rules. The competition regimes in Korea and Japan have unique provisions on unfair trade practices (UTPs) that can widely deal with unfair conduct, including self-preferencing of algorithmic changes or manipulations that can harm third parties and/or consumers. Given the importance of business models involving algorithms, it is timely to analyse the self-preferencing cases in Korea and Japan and discuss the similarities and differences in the dialogues on digital regulations.
Procedure for Institutional Accreditation in Higher Education
Authors:   St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Kostov Aleksandar
Published: December 2024

This article examines the initiation, course, and conclusion of the procedure for institutional accreditation with an administrative act adopted by the Accreditation Council of the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency. The research is focused on uncovering procedural challenges and identifying potential ways to overcome them.
Formación investigativa y hábitos digitales en los docentes y estudiantes de básica primaria.
Authors: Oyola Palomo Yanilsa Milena , Larreal Bracho Alonso José
Published: December 2024

La producción científica de Latinoamérica refleja una baja participación de los investigadores, además los resultados de PISA 2022 son los más bajos y Colombia no fue la excepción; por ello, el propósito principal es Proponer un modelo didáctico que permita la transversalización de la formación investigativa por medio de los hábitos digitales a los docentes y estudiantes de básica primaria del municipio de Planeta Rica. El tipo de investigación proyectiva, un método IAP. La muestra fue de 4 docentes y 26 estudiantes de grado quinto de 3 I.E. Para la recolección de los datos se utilizó la Guía de observación participante, Guía de sistematización de grupo focal y la Guía de revisión documental. En los resultados se evidenció los desafíos significativos del contexto, también la necesidad de mejorar la formación investigativa. Se concluyó que la adecuación curricular a modelos didácticos y los hábitos digitales son esenciales para desarrollar habilidades investigativas.
Managing cloud-native applications using vSphere with Tanzu and Tanzu Kubernetes grid
Authors: Dakić Vedran , Bubnjek Adriano
Published: December 2024

This study examines VMware cloud-native platforms, emphasizing their orchestration and automated management functionalities for container technologies, which are essential in modern IT infrastructure. The study seeks to comprehensively examine VMware Tanzu's architecture, technical elements, and efficacy in facilitating containerized applications. Case studies were used to gain comprehensive insights into brownfield and greenfield deployment strategies, illustrating practical implementation challenges and advantages for vSphere with Tanzu and Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. These studies emphasize scenarios from gradually incorporating Kubernetes into current VMware environments to developing optimized infrastructures from the ground up. Significant findings encompass strategies for scalable IT infrastructure, innovative applications of persistent storage via VMware Cloud Native Storage, and the function of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid in multi-cloud deployment contexts. The study concludes that Tanzu platforms successfully integrate traditional virtualization with contemporary containerization, providing robust scalability, flexibility, and efficient resource-use solutions. The practical implications emphasize how organizations can utilize these insights to seamlessly integrate Kubernetes workloads, optimize investments in VMware ecosystems, and respond to evolving IT requirements.
Exploring the influence of economic development: A field study on OIC countries
Authors: Al-Isawi Alaa Thabit Jasim
Published: December 2024

The present study explores the influence of economic development on OIC countries. The study analyzes key economic, social, and environmental factors to explore the performance of OIC countries and compare them to other regional and country groupings. Factors such as education, gender equality, health, income, poverty and environmental sustainability are examined. The study tackles the role of Islamic economic principles in development, highlighting the alignment of these principles with modern capitalism while emphasizing justice and ethics in economic activities. The study concludes that the low economic performance of OIC countries is not due to adherence to Islamic principles but to lack of proper implementation. By assessing the “Islamicization” of economic policies and practices, the study aims to provide a holistic view of how Islamic teachings influence economic development and prosperity in OIC countries.
Finding Home Beyond Borders: Sufism and Homelessness in Leila Aboulela’s Writing
Authors: Zorluoğlu Akbey Emel
Published: December 2024

The romantic urge for home, to which one belongs but where one can no longer be, recalling the longing for the lost Garden of Eden, may have different origins for different writers. Yet the impulse to write about one’s homeland is inevitable for immigrant writers, and Sudanese-British writer Leila Aboulela is no exception. While themes of exile, faith, identity, and belonging are central throughout Aboulela’s body of work, this analysis will focus specifically on her novels Minaret (2005), The Kindness of Enemies (2015), and Bird Summons (2019). By engaging in comparative analysis and tracing thematic threads and stylistic shifts across a broader spectrum of Aboulela’s writing, this paper explores how Sufism serves as both a thematic and structural foundation, offering a lens through which homelessness, belonging, and spirituality are reimagined. It examines how Aboulela creates spaces of fresh promise where both her protagonists and Aboulela herself feel at home again, highlighting the progression of Sufi influences across her three novels. The analysis demonstrates how her engagement with Sufi principles deepens over time, culminating in a unique hybrid narrative mode—situated at the intersection of novel and masnavi traditions—that employs magical realism to destabilize Western logic and bridge Eastern and Western literary traditions.
Binding Sale and Purchase Agreement and Power of Attorney Over Land in the Perspective of the Principle of Horizontal Separation
Authors: Napitupulu Diana R. W.
Published: December 2024

This study explores the application of the horizontal separation principle in land ownership and transfer in Indonesia, focusing on the Binding Sale and Purchase Agreement (PPJB) and the power of attorney in land transactions. The horizontal separation principle, derived from customary law, ensures that land ownership does not automatically include ownership of buildings or plants on the land. This research examines how this principle affects legal processes related to land rights transfers and the challenges it poses in the context of sale and purchase agreements. By analyzing legal documents, court rulings, and relevant literature, the study identifies key issues such as ambiguous ownership rights and procedural complications that arise from the separation principle. The findings highlight the need for legal clarity and reform to enhance property rights protection and dispute resolution effectiveness in Indonesia's land law system.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ СОЗДАНИЯ И ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ СПЕЦИАЛЬНЫХ КОНЕЧНЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ВЯЗКОГО ДЕМПФИРОВАНИЯ В ПРОГРАММНОМ КОМПЛЕКСЕ ЛИРА 10
Authors: А.В. Колесников , Е.О. Колесникова
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматриваются особенности реализации специальных конечных элементов вязкого демпфирования, реализованных в но- вой версии программного комплекса ЛИРА 10. Специальные элементы вязкого демпфирования созданы для использования в задачах ДИНАМИКА+ для моделирования сейсмоизоляторов или демпфирующих свойств грунта и опорных конструкций.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 16, No. 10
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: December 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 16, No. 10, 2024.
SYNTHESIS, STUDY OF THE STRUCTURE AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF PD(II) COMPLEX ON AN AMINOETHYLENE CARBONATE DENDRIMER PLATFORM AND AN γ -ALUMINUM OXIDE SUPPORT
Authors:   Kazan National Research Technological University, MUKHAMETOVA N.KH. , MAKSIMOV A.F. , YARULLIN B.R. , BOCHKOV M.A. , KUTYREV G.A. , KARALIN E.A. , KHARLAMPIDI KH.E. ,   Kazan National Research Technological University
Published: December 2024

A new complex 3 of aminoethylene carbonate dendrimer with Pd(II) ions was synthesized on an ɣ-aluminum oxide support in three stages. At the first stage, γ-aluminum oxide with surface methyl carbonate groups was obtained by reaction of γ-aluminum oxide with dimethyl carbonate. At the second stage, hybrid composite 2 was synthesized by reaction of modified γ-aluminum oxide 1 with aminoethylene carbonate dendrimer. At the third stage, complex 3 was obtained by reaction of hybrid composite 2 with palladium(II) chloride. Using infrared (IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), confocal laser scanning (CLSM) and optical microscopy, the structure and spherical morphology of particles of modified γ-aluminum oxide 1, hybrid ligand 2 and complex 3 were confirmed. Pd(II) ions in complex 3 was reduced to Pd(0) 4 nanoparticles in toluene at a temperature of 53°C and a pressure of 0,11 MPa for 3 hours in a hydrogen flow. Next, the resulting nanosized composite material 4 was used as a catalyst for the reaction of selective hydrogenation of α-methylstyrene to cumene. Palladium catalyst 4 showed high catalytic activity under mild conditions with an activation energy Ea = 43,6 kJ mol-1. Using IR spectroscopy and microscopy, it was established that the structure and spherical morphology of catalyst 4 is preserved even after the hydrogenation of α-methylstyrene. The results obtained indicate the promise of using a new metal-polymer hybrid material as a catalyst for the hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds.
BIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE DELIVERY SYSTEMS BASED ON LYOTROPIC MESOPHASE
Authors:   Kazan National Research Technological University, SELIVANOVA N.M. , RYBAKOVA A.I. ,   Mari State University
Published: December 2024

Delivery systems for bioactive substances based on soft materials are of great interest in pharmacy and medicine. In this regard, lyotropic liquid crystals and structured nanoparticles based on them are promising. Lyotropic mesophases are highly stable, have low interfacial tension at the oil/water interface, and are capable of increasing the solubility of drugs that are insoluble or poorly soluble in water. The use of niosomes, multilayer vesicular structures, as delivery systems leads to a change in the drug release profile and the degree of drug loading, while increasing the stability and solubility of the bioactive drug. The work developed an approach for dispersing lamellar mesophase based on a nonionic surfactant - tetraethylene glycol monododecyl ether and water to niosomes. Liquid crystalline properties were studied by polarization optical microscopy, and the temperatures of phase transitions were estimated. Vancomycin, an antibiotic of the glycopeptide group, was incorporated into these systems in an amount of 3%. A comparative analysis of the in vitro release of vancomycin from the studied systems was carried out using UV spectroscopy. A Franz diffusion cell was used as a transmembrane model of passive diffusion. Analysis of the kinetics of mass transfer of vancomycin showed that the proposed systems demonstrate great potential as systems for transmembrane delivery of bioactive substances. A comparative analysis of the in vitro release of vancomycin from the lyotropic liquid crystal system and niosomes showed that when using the lyotropic mesophase, the release time increases. Thus, the use of different structured systems allows the release time to be varied, which is important for specific therapeutic purposes.
PROMISING POLYMER MATERIALS: SELF-HEALING POLYMERS (REVIEW)
Authors:   Kazan National Research Technological University, SERGIN N.A. , KHAIBULLOVA K.M. , ZAKIROVA L.YU. , SHISHKINA N.N. , SAMUILOV YA.D. ,   Kazan National Research Technological University
Published: December 2024

Self-healing ("smart") materials include those materials that have unique properties that allow them to adapt to various environmental changes without any external interference. These materials have the ability to respond to various external stimuli, such as temperature, radiation, light, electric or magnetic fields. A distinctive feature of self-healing materials is the autonomous repair of damage without external interference. Recovery strategies range from requiring some external intervention (such as heating or pressure) to fully autonomous systems that have the ability to recover without external influence. Over the past twenty years, these materials have evolved from simple systems that supported only one recovery cycle to systems that can support multiple cycles, as well as be activated by sunlight, ultraviolet radiation or temperature, and recover at various (and even at room) temperatures. The review considers three types of polymer reduction, including microcapsular, microvascular and internal approaches. In microcapsule-based systems, healing agents are isolated in microcapsules, which are dispersed in the host matrix. Restoration occurs as a result of damage, in which embedded microcapsules are destroyed, releasing healing substances and contributing to the formation of new material in the damaged area. Microvascular systems isolate healing agents in a network of microchannels, ensuring continuous and/or repeated delivery in case of repeated damage. Internal approaches are based on reversible bonds (for example, hydrogen, ionic) that provide a self-healing function. The study of self-healing polymers shows their potential for wide application in various fields. Further research on self-healing polymers will expand the range of their applications, as well as create new materials with a variety of improved properties, thereby stimulating innovative developments and the promotion of technological processes. The prospects in the direction of development are considered.