bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intention as a determinant of Islamic work culture in Indonesia based on the modified theory of planned behavior
Authors: Arfiansyah Moehammad Reza , Ushuluddin Achmad , Affan Mohammad , Riyanto Waryani Fajar
Published: February 2023

Orientation: This article describes the new work culture values in Indonesia using the modified theory of planned behaviour (TPB).Research purpose: The researcher modifies the TPB by replacing the variables of perceived behavioural control with organisational culture, subjective norms with peer references and attitude with spirituality. The modification is then used to predict the work behaviour of religious organisations based on work culture values in the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.Motivation for the study: The TPB has been considerably modified and expanded to predict various types of organizational behaviour in different fields. However, the modifications did not reduce or change the substance and have not yet been applied to religious organizations. In contrast to previous studies, this article modifies the TPB from its original form and applies it to religious organizations in Indonesia.Research approach/design and method: This article employs a quantitative method. Primary data include samples collected from all Regional Offices of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in 34 provinces in Indonesia, while data analysis uses structural equation modelling and structural models.Main findings: This article finds that the most decisive work culture value in the organisation of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia is spirituality (intention).Implications: Results of this study have extended the implementation of the TPB by modifying perceived behaviour control (PBC) with organisational culture, subjective norm with peer reference and attitude with spirituality to predict organisational values (Nilai Budaya Kerja – NBK)-based work behaviour at the Regional Offices of the Ministry of Religious Affairs with compliance intention as a mediating/intervening variable, which acquired positive and significant results.Contribution: Theoretically speaking, the findings in this study provide empirical evidence that modifying TPB reinforces TPB’s applicability to predict compliance intention and work behaviour. Practically speaking, this research provides recommendations for improving the implementation of the five organisational values to the Ministry of Religious Affairs in three aspects. First, enhance Civil Servants’ (Pegawai Negeri Sipil – PNS) spirituality by providing substantial understanding of religious values. Second, intensify the role and support of structural leaders, particularly echelon 1, 2 and 3 officials so they provide good examples in the implementation of NBK. Third, strengthen organisational culture at the Ministry of Religious Affairs by creating result/impact-oriented programme planning (result/impact oriented government).
Towards a postmissionary review of mission station names in the Church of Christ in Zimbabwe
Authors: Masengwe Gift , Dube Bekithemba
Published: February 2023

Christian missions are historically captured in the construction of mission stations that facilitated religious instruction to advance the gospel with unintended consequences, such as an extension of missionary-colonial ideologies and attitudes. This article discusses how these were captured in mission station naming, inclusive of erroneous or misspelt names. This makes it necessary for the Church of Christ in Zimbabwe’s (COCZ) rural membership, commonly around mission stations, to rename these centres. The distortion of history on mission stations like Dadaya calls for the renaming of the station so as to recover lost values and culture, and the significance of the ecology to Africans. Our discovery of Dadaya macrops, an Asiatic marine species of water flea found in freshwater in this study, denies the assumption that Dadaya was a misspelling of Dayataya. This makes us assume that Dadaya was an idolatrous symbol for missionaries that rhymed with local isotopes to mentally drawn local communities. Norming the mission station, missionaries named Dadaya to transmit images, symbols and meanings known to New Zealand supporting churches. Dayataya Hills has been used as a scapegoat to validate their Dadaya macrops symbol. This study probes into the need to correct and guide people in renaming the mission station. Renaming transforms Dadaya into an African mission station. The article used critical discourse analysis (CDA) from purposive snowball interview results and a hermeneutic of suspicion to probe into naming the mission station.Contribution: The article is interdisciplinary involving missionary history, humanity, socialisation, missiology, literature and education. it contributes to knowledge through decentering on African discourses, contextualisation, christianisation and decolonised church of christ positioned for healing and transformation where church names are not used for perpetuate Westernisation in African context.
Neo-Pentecostal political activism vis-a-vis good governance in Nigeria: A theological analysis
Authors: Orogun Daniel O. , Pillay Jerry G.
Published: February 2023

This article presented the Nigerian neo-Pentecostal political activism (NNPA) in the last two decades and its impact on good governance. A brief historical analysis shows that pulpit political activism (PPA) may have catalysed some civil actions by civil society, socio-cultural groups, adherents, and the masses; however, the resistance from the government may imply that the struggle is counterproductive. Subsequently, the situation calls for a theological examination of the activists’ praxis through the lens of three sub-theological disciplines, namely social gospel, political and public theologies. It is argued that the NNPA is neither based on any of the three theological sub-disciplines nor any other specific theology. Thus, this article upheld that where a struggle for good governance from a Christian perspective lacks a solid theological foundation, its approach may be counterproductive. The article then recommended the need for NNPA to evolve through a constructive theology with the adoption of some concepts from the three theological sub-disciplines, especially public theology.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article aligns with the scope of Verbum et Ecclesia as it created a conversation around dogmatic and historical theologies, socio-political interaction and African neo-Pentecostalism.
Syncope and QT Prolongation Associated with the Use of Herbal Product and m-RNA Vaccination in a Young Woman
Authors: Pirhan Osman , Yildiz Cennet
Published: February 2023

Herein, we report a case of a 31-year-old woman with syncope due to QT prolongation 36 h after the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination. During her comprehensive history taking, she admitted the use of herbal preparation. Her initial electrocardiogram showed a QTc interval of 690 ms, and she was interned to the intensive care unit (ICU). Her biochemical findings revealed no evidence of electrolyte abnormalities, and oral propranolol was started. During ICU monitorization, she developed polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, which subsequently degenerated into ventricular fibrillation. Genetic investigation identified KCNQ1 mutation, and ICD implantation was performed. The patient was discharged with mexiletine and propranolol treatment, and the outpatient clinic follow-up was recommended.
Epidemiological, Clinical, and Histopathological Characteristics of Patients with Sporotrichoid Lymphocutaneous Infection in Southern Thailand: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Authors: Wongrat Tanapong , Aiempanakit Kumpol , Kanchanasuwan Siripen
Published: February 2023

Sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection is caused by a variety of pathogens. However, in most cases, the causative pathogen cannot be identified on the basis of clinical and histopathological features. We examined the clinical manifestations, histopathologic findings, causative pathogens, treatment, and prognostic factors of sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection, specifically in the context of Thailand. The electronic medical records of patients with sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection who visited Songklanagarind Hospital from January 2000 to December 2010 were reviewed. A total of 53 patients were included; 41 (77.4%) were female, 12 (22.6%) were male, and the mean (SD) age was 52.9 (± 15.9) years. Nodules, plaques, and papules were the most commonly observed morphologies. Upper extremities were the most commonly infected sites. Mammal-caused injuries were associated with fungal infection but not at a statistically significant level. The most common histopathologic finding was suppurative granuloma. The identified causative pathogens were mainly dematiaceous fungus and occasionally nontuberculous Mycobacterium. Itraconazole was the medication of choice for empiric and specific treatment of the patients with confirmed fungal infection. Dematiaceous fungi were the most common identified pathogens causing sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection in southern Thailand. Empirical itraconazole is useful, especially in patients who report contact injury caused by pets at the primary lesion site. Skin biopsy for tissue histopathology and culture is essential.
The Impact of Antenatal Azithromycin and Monthly Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine on Maternal Malaria during Pregnancy and Fetal Growth: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Hallamaa Lotta , Ashorn Per , Cheung Yin Bun , Luntamo Mari , Ashorn Ulla , Kulmala Teija , Maleta Kenneth , Mangani Charles , Fan Yue-Mei
Published: February 2023

Maternal malaria and infections during pregnancy are risk factors for fetal growth restriction. We assessed the impact of preventive treatment in pregnancy on maternal malaria and fetal growth. Between 2003 and 2006, we enrolled 1,320 pregnant Malawian women, 14–26 gestation weeks, in a randomized trial and treated them with two doses of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP, control) at enrollment and between 28–34 gestation weeks; with monthly SP from enrollment until 37 gestation weeks; or with monthly SP and azithromycin twice, at enrollment and between 28 and 34 gestation weeks (AZI-SP). Participants were seen at 4-week intervals until 36 completed gestation weeks and weekly thereafter. At each visit, we collected dried blood spots for real-time polymerase chain reaction diagnosing of malaria parasitemia and, in a random subgroup of 341 women, we measured fetal biparietal diameter and femur length with ultrasound. For the monthly SP versus the control group, the odds ratios (OR) (95% CI) of malaria parasitemia during the second, third, and both trimesters combined were 0.79 (0.46–1.37), 0.58 (0.37–0.92), and 0.64 (0.42–0.98), respectively. The corresponding ORs for the AZI-SP versus control group were 0.47 (0.26–0.84), 0.51 (0.32–0.81), and 0.50 (0.32–0.76), respectively. Differences between the AZI-SP and the monthly SP groups were not statistically significant. The interventions did not affect fetal biparietal diameter and femur length growth velocity. The results suggest that preventive maternal treatment with monthly SP reduced malaria parasitemia during pregnancy in Malawi and that the addition of azithromycin did not provide much additional antimalarial effect.
Modeling and Forecasting CPI in Serbia Using the SARIMA Model
Authors: Nikolić Katarina , Radojičić Dragana
Published: February 2023

To develop the most appropriate economic strategies in a country, policymakers need to have a reliable forecast of the rate of inflation. This is achieved is by using the appropriate model that possesses high predictive accuracy. This paper analyzes the efficacy of Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) models to anticipate the CPI rates in Serbia. The model is developed using the monthly CPI (2010=100) in Serbia in the period 1995- first half of 2022 obtained from the International Monetary Fund. The paper aims to demonstrate the importance of modeling seasonal series, the structure of the SARIMA model, and possibilities of application in the field of economics, specifically related to the analysis of CPI, but also the importance of seasonal influences in general. The qualities, as well as shortcomings of the model, serve to provide breadth in the observation of economic phenomena.
Formy promowania czytelnictwa w kontekście kulturalno-społecznych funkcji biblioteki na przykładzie Przemyskiej Biblioteki Publicznej im. Ignacego Krasickiego
Authors: Bednarz-Soja Katarzyna
Published: February 2023

Forms of promoting reading in the context of cultural and social functions Of a library on the example of the Ignacy Krasicki Public Library in Przemyśl

Contemporary public libraries are centers of social life, places of meeting and exchanging thoughts, which contribute to consolidating social bonds. In recent years, the changes in culture and education made librarians face new challenges and the development of information society brought changes to the image of library institutions. Libraries are changing, influenced by the environment and the needs of their users; they eliminate barriers, add alternative forms of cultural and educational activity to their offer, as well as performing communication and entertainment functions. In order to promote readership and develop reading culture they get involved in carrying out social and culture-making tasks. Also the Public Library in Przemyśl is following contemporary changes and development tendencies, contributing to the rich cultural and social history of Przemyśl. It cooperates with the local community, observes the needs of the users, creates information, educational and cultural offer, extending and diversifying it depending on the readers’ needs. The Library in Przemyśl consciously creates its image. It is an open institution which plays an important role in the cultural and social sphere of the town and region
Spaces of Diversity? Polish Music Festivals in a Changing Society
Authors: Golemo Karolina , Kupis Marta
Published: February 2023

Music festivals are unique events in the Polish cultural landscape. Organized for fans of various genres of music, they make space for any and all preferences. They perform an integrating function, by helping the participants to collectively experience joy. Are they an echo of already forgotten traditions or a phenomenon that is substantially new? Do they belong to the carnivalization of culture or to the culture of consumption? The answers are worth looking for. And the book Spaces of Diversity? Polish music festivals in a changing society fits into the interdisciplinary research approach, the aim of which is to capture many different aspects and contexts of the discussed cultural phenomena—festivals: their permanent and fleeting elements, their importance for local communities, but also for development of global trends, including those promoting multiculturalism in an authentic, culturally rooted version. From the review by Prof. Urszula Jarecka Music festivals offer a chance to experience musical and cultural diversity, much needed in a country which, for a long time, had been separated from much of global culture. As such, they also serve as an opportunity to appreciate the musical traditions and productions from different groups, both those originating from foreign lands, and those situated locally, often created by ethnic minorities. The relatively easy-going atmosphere of music festivals and their focus on art allow for circumstances where conflict is not very likely, thus fostering mutual appreciation among people of various walks of life. All of the essays in this volume refer to and aim to answer two fundamental questions: can music festivals serve as spaces of diversity, that is places where people can get to know other cultures and groups of people; and if so, how? Can music festivals also be a factor of socio-cultural changes?
Military Grade FPV Drone for Enemy Recognition
Authors: Kumari Jyoti , M Ravishankar , Jatkar Mandar , Kumar Prajjwal , Arya Poornima , Garg Ankit
Published: February 2023

The drone is self-made using raspberry pi and different drone components like a flight controller, gold plated motors, jio-fi Router, battery, camera, and much more equipment. The raspberry-pi present in the drone is equipped with ML-Algos which uses the camera to detect and recognize enemies and the operator using an android application which remotely controls all these. It will render real-time video from the Raspberry-pi with the help of a jio-fi router and will show which enemies are detected. Moreover, due to the first-person view, the operator will be able to know the expected position of the enemies too far planning his/her prior approaches. Moreover, the drone is equipped with a modern Network Jammer, made using the knowledge of cybersecurity, which will disable all the networks in the area so that there cannot be any reinforcement from the target enemy side. Drone helps in the surveillance process by rendering over an area and providing us with information about the place. The use of CNN and some more algorithms of machine learning helps the drone to function well in regards to recognizing any object and especially the faces of the person. Rendering of the video will be done through the android base application which will provide the rendering of the environment. The drone can be controlled in two ways. One of which is through manual use and the other way is by being fully controlled by the application that is the software. In this process, the control is given in the hand of the software where it would be controlled by the android-based application. Drones are of two types civil drones and Military drones and both them can be different in their usage as well as the manufacturing process in civil drones the payload will be less because it is not used for the officials' purpose, in the military grade FPV drone, the payload should be of the few measurements so that it can be used for the officials' purposes and others.
Legitimization of Terrorism
Authors: García-Arrizabalaga Iñaki , Rodríguez Pérez María Pilar , Ubani Cristina
Published: February 2023

This article presents the results of a survey carried out in December 2020 in which a questionnaire was answered by Basque university youth on the topic of the legitimization of ETA terrorist violence. Contrary to previous surveys, this study was carried out after the official dissolution of ETA in 2018. 1,067 valid responses were obtained from young women and men between 18 and 25 years old residing in the Basque Country. The results confirm that most of the answers reject the use of violence as a political tool, but the youngest generations and those who identify themselves as only Basque express less forcefulness and less determination in the delegitimization of the existence of ETA.
Revisión Ontológica del Liberalismo y Anticlericalismo en América Latina en el siglo XIX
Authors: Naranjo Navas Christian
Published: February 2023

El escrito realiza una revisión ontológica de los principios del liberalismo clásico para acercarse a las tres vertientes que influyeron América Latina en el siglo XIX, a decir se revisa los aspectos más importantes del liberalismo española (Constitución de Cádiz), francés (Carta de Derechos del Hombre y el Ciudadano), y norteamericano (Declaración de Independencia y la Carta de Derechos). El resultado en gran parte de Iberoamérica fue la aplicación de una versión del liberalismo doctrinario de Cádiz, sin monarquía, pero con una religión oficial. Este evento motivó la aparición de ciertos movimientos anticlericales, liderados de forma ideológica por José María Luis Mora, en el caso de México, o de forma pragmática como en el caso del General Eloy Alfaro en Ecuador. Se concluye que los liberales anticlericales no estuvieron basados ideológicamente en el liberalismo sino en la Masonería.
Cuba y la nueva “marea rosa”
Authors: Mongan Marco Matías
Published: February 2023

En los últimos cinco años América Latina ha evidenciado un paulatino giro a la izquierda, lo que ha llevado a que algunos analistas como Jorge Castañeda (2021) y  Andrés Oppenheimer (2022) ya hablen sobre una nueva “marea rosa” en la región. El nuevo contexto político regional ha llevado a que el gobierno de Miguel Díaz-Canel se ilusione con la posibilidad de que Cuba recupere los niveles de autonomía que disfrutó durante el denominado “regionalismo post-liberal” (2003-2015). En este marco, el presente artículo se propone: 1) identificar las nuevas oportunidades de inserción internacional que se abren para Cuba en esta nueva etapa y 2) analizar en qué medida la nueva “marea rosa” puede contribuir a que el país recupere los niveles de autonomía que disfrutó durante el “regionalismo post-liberal” y fortalezca así su maltrecha viabilidad nacional.
Inteligencia artificial y los derechos de los humanos
Authors: Martínez de Pisón Cavero José
Published: February 2023

En este texto se hace un breve resumen de las cuestiones que han sido objeto de estudio y análisis de los filósofos del Derecho y se anticipa algunos de los importantes temas que están siendo y serán tratados en el futuro. En particular, se pone de manifiesto la proyección del desarrollo de la ciencia y de la tecnología en las categorías jurídico-políticas y la emergencia de dos nuevas cuestiones: los derechos de los humanos como especie y el retorno de la falacia naturalista.
aporías de una representación desencantada
Authors: Gómez Solano Lorién
Published: February 2023

Desde Hobbes, la teorización del soberano se ha mostrado conflictiva en tanto que instancia representativa desencantada. En este estudio se pretende abordar ese problema en la obra de Max Weber y de Carl Schmitt, quienes, partiendo del diagnóstico de la modernidad como desencantamiento del mundo, despliegan dos modelos contrapuestos de la representación política y de la democracia que otorgan un papel central al soberano como última ratio del orden ante la democratización del Estado. A la luz de dos concepciones histórico-antropológicas de la dominación, se detectan tres aporías en esa transición propositiva cruciales para entender la relación entre los dos autores: cómo personificar la dominación impersonal del Estado moderno, cómo acomodar la pluralidad en un orden político desencantado y cómo afrontar la relación ética entre medios y fines en política. Mientras que Weber propondrá una forma republicana en la cual el Presidente, apoyado plebiscitariamente en las masas, actúa consolidando la legitimidad legal-racional del régimen democrático a través de su carisma; Schmitt teorizará una forma inspirada en la Iglesia católica, en la que el soberano actúa como decisor de lo político en la excepcionalidad y como catalizador de la identificación total del pueblo con el Estado bajo la distinción amigo-enemigo.
mundo jurídico ante los desafíos de la sociedad digital
Authors: Gil Ruiz Juana María
Published: February 2023

El Derecho, en las sociedades contemporáneas, se presenta con especiales características que reclaman –desde el mercado- un nuevo profesional del Derecho y, en consecuencia una formación específica para cubrir tales necesidades. Asimismo, la revolución científico-tecnológica, también llamada la Tercera Revolución Industrial, obliga a revisar los paradigmas tradicionales de la ciencia jurídica, ahora al albur de esta nueva realidad. Las posibilidades para un nuevo tipo de gobernanza, las modulaciones de la legitimidad y del principio democrático, en buena medida por los riesgos de abandonarse a las plataformas digitales, y la degeneración, por incontrolada, de discriminaciones alimentadas por los entrenamientos sesgados de los algoritmos, obligan, entre otras razones de peso, a la Filosofía del Derecho a responder de manera indubitada frente a la desprotección de los derechos más elementales. En todo este entramado, el principio vinculante del gender mainstreaming, marca, a su vez, una nueva manera de hacer Derecho, apostando por un instrumento transformador de un satus quo subordinatorio entre los seres humanos y la salvaguarda de sus derechos.
Desacuerdos en Derecho, Derrotabilidad y Principios
Authors: Iturralde Victoria
Published: February 2023

El objeto de estas páginas es poner de relieve que buena parte de los desacuerdos decisorios no son tales, sino desacuerdos profundos que tienen que ver con uno de los pilares los fundamentos de los Estados de Derecho contemporáneos (democráticos y constitucionales), como son el sometimiento a la ley de los órganos de aplicación, independientemente de la justicia de la norma o de su aplicación al caso concreto. En primer lugar, analizaré el concepto de desacuerdos en derecho, distinguiendo entre desacuerdos teóricos, interpretativos, decisorios y axiológicos. En segundo lugar, me centraré en los desacuerdos decisorios para mostrar que algunos de ellos no son tales. Se trata de aquellos basados en diferentes argumentos como son: a) la existencia de un desacuerdo interpretativo espurio, b) el argumento basado en los principios y c) el argumento de la derrotabilidad de las normas. Estos argumentos son un intento de justificar la discrepancia del juez sobre la justicia de la norma o de su aplicación al caso concreto, lo que excede la tarea encomendada a los jueces y cuestiona uno de los pilares de los Estados constitucionales: el sometimiento de las decisiones judiciales a las fuentes del derecho.
Sobre la Crítica de Raz a las Teorías Constitutivistas
Authors: Alarcón Cabrera Carlos
Published: February 2023

Esta nota analiza la crítica de Raz a Searle consistente en poner de manifiesto que la teoría de las reglas constitutivas de Searle nos conduce inevitablemente a considerar que todas las normas son realmente constitutivas. Podría decirse que incluso las normas primarias constituyen nuevas realidades, y los hechos que regulan son per se institucionales.
CREDIBILIDAD DE LOS INFLUENCIADORES DE INSTAGRAM Y SU IMPACTO EN LA INTENCIÓN DE COMPRA DE PRODUCTOS COSMÉTICOS.
Authors: Velesaca Parrales Alejandra Mishelle , Palacios Jiménez Rocío Nicole
Published: February 2023

Las empresas cosméticas están apostando por los influenciadores para conectar con sus consumidores por redes sociales, debido a que poseen productos de compra comparada. No obstante, las ganancias en Marketing de Influenciadores se redujeron, siendo importante evaluar la credibilidad de los influenciadores de Instagram y su impacto en la intención de compra. En la primera etapa de la investigación, estudio de casos, se seleccionaron 4 influenciadoras de maquillaje en Instagram. Luego, se categorizaron 23 publicaciones y sus comentarios con ayuda los modelos Brand Posts Categories Model y AIDA + SC. En segundo lugar, se realizó un grupo focal. Se encontró que, los videos reels se utilizan para enseñar el uso de un producto, generando mayor Interés los educacionales y de resonancia. Sin embargo, todo depende del objetivo publicitario. Si se busca Atención, se debe destacar en las categorías de resonancia y educacional, mientras que, para producir Interés, también deben ser de relación con clientes y personales.
A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF RETIREMENT PLANNING BEHAVIOUR: EVIDENCE FROM EAST-COAST MALAYSIA
Authors: MOHD FADIL NUR AIMI SHAHIRAH , JAMALUDIN NURASYIKIN , WAN ABDULLAH WAN ZALANI @ ZANANI
Published: February 2023

This paper investigates factors influencing retirement planning behaviours among Malaysians. A non-probability judgmental sampling technique was utilised to obtain primary data for this study’s preliminary findings. A questionnaire was adopted by previous research and disseminated via email, WhatsApp and Telegram. Thus, 344 working individuals from the public and private sectors participated in this study. Results indicated that financial literacy, risk tolerance and healthcare concerns positively affect retirement planning behaviour. Employees who have a better understanding of the factors that influence their retirement planning behaviour should be able to start planning for retirement earlier. This study may be helpful to the employees, government, policymakers, financial advisors and financial institutions to improve their understanding and policies to the greatest extent possible.
EMPLOYEE ECOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR AS MEDIATOR IN THE EFFECT OF GREEN CULTURE ON EMPLOYEES’ GREEN SATISFACTION
Authors: JUHARI NOOR FAEZAH , MOHD YUSOFF YUSLIZA
Published: February 2023

The topic of Employee Ecological Behaviour (EEB) is gaining the attention of academics and practitioners, specifically on factors influencing it and the outcomes it leads. Despite an increasing number of recent studies on various green management practices and the competitive advantage they offer, the number of studies on EEB among academic staff is currently limited. Due to this, this paper aims to assess the effect of Green Culture (GC) on Green Satisfaction (GS) through the mediation of the ecological behaviour of academic staff in Malaysian public research universities. The Social Exchange Theory (SET) describes the association between GC, GS, and EEB. This cross-sectional study investigates how GC affects the GS of academic staff through EEB in Malaysian public research universities. A total of 299 valid responses were gathered and analysed using Smart PLS. The findings prove that green culture influences green satisfaction through the full mediation of EEB. The present study only focuses on academic staff in local public research universities. For future works, it is suggested to consider other factors that could facilitate the relationship between GC and GS. Policymakers can use the findings to understand the importance of green practices and develop a robust pro-environmental policy. It is believed that no prior study has attempted to use EEB as a mediator between GC and GS.
Evaluating the Financial Future of Electric Utilities Using Scenarios Analysis: The Case of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Sundararagavan Sandhya , Anirudh Sripathi , Palani Harish
Published: February 2023

This paper analyzes the impact of multiple scenarios on the utility’s financials using Revenue and Tariff Analysis for Electric Utilities (RATE) model. The RATE modeling tool can provide actionable insights into the impact of various decisions on overall demand–supply scenarios, the energy balance, and revenue gaps. The model was customized for application to Tamil Nadu (TN) by World Resources Institute (WRI) in collaboration with Prayas (Energy Group) as a knowledge partner.
Esclerectomía profunda no perforante (EPNP) en Glaucoma primario de ángulo abierto (GPAA)
Authors: Vázquez Silvia
Published: February 2023

Glaucoma is a multifactorial optic neuropathy whose main risk factor is the increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) that leads to a progressive worsening of the optic nerve, which in turn entails a characteristic alteration of the head of the optic nerve and a deterioration of the visual field. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) or simple chronic glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. This glaucoma treatment’s aim is based on the decrease of IOP, in order to prevent damage to the optic nerve or its progression, initially it takes the form of pharmacological treatment, when pharmacological control is not achieved, surgical treatment is advisable. Trabeculectomy is the technique of perforating antiglaucomatous filtering surgery considered first choice in the treatment of POAG. Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) is proposed as an alternative treatment, suggesting that since it is not necessary to open the anterior ocular chamber, it may result in fewer complications than trabeculectomy. Aims: Assessment and comparison of the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and resource use of surgical treatment of POAG using the NPDS surgical technique with standard treatment (trabeculectomy), while outlining patients’ preferences regarding these POAG treatment options and impact on patients’ quality of life.
State Responsibility for Victims of Domestic Violence
Authors: Sumarno Sumarno , Syahranuddin Syahranuddin
Published: February 2023

The occurrence of violence in the household is still common due to a wrong understanding of gender bias, where a woman must submit to a man. In general, gender bias also places women in a weak position, thus making men more dominant in the family system and society, this is very detrimental to women, so women experience violence more often. Domestic violence is often called a hidden crime, because it is committed within the scope of the household which cannot be known by other people openly, and for victims it is also a separate dilemma considering that the perpetrators of violence are also family members (husband against wife or vice versa) who in fact are still in a marriage bond. the variables causing the wrongdoing of household savagery incorporate envy, financial variables, and a need of information almost existing enactment. Legitimate security for ladies casualties of household viciousness has been controlled in Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Disposal of Household Viciousness.
Financial Performance and Valuation Assessment of PT Gudang Garam Tbk in Comparison to PT. Hm Sampoerna and PT. Wismilak Inti Makmur
Authors:   Institute Technology Bandung, Indonesia, Alfania Septiani , RFA, QWP, CFP. Dr. Subiakto Soekarno MBA, ,   Institute Technology Bandung, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

The Tobacco Products Industry (IHT) remains the primary sector as one of the largest contributors to the national economy through excise. The tobacco or cigarette processing industry amounted to IDR 21.96 trillion in the first quarter of 2022. This value grew 0.98% compared to the same period the previous year (year on year/yoy) of IDR 21.75 trillion. This final task will aim to assess the performance finance PT. Gudang Garam Tbk for the last five years has provided recommendations to PT. Gudang Garam tbk in increasing company profits and sales. Ultimately to achieve management goals and provide optimal returns to investors. Financial ratio analysis carried out in this project includes profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, market ratio, activity ratio, and intrinsic value of GGRM companies using the free cash flow to the firm (FCFF) method. The study results show that GGRM has good performance and the valuation results using the FCC method show that the intrinsic value of the shares is IDR 112,775, while the stock market price is IDR 17,100 (As of January 16, 2023), so the value of the shares is stated to be undervalued.
Application of Immunological Control for Prognosis the Productivity of Karakul Sheep
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Sciences, independent researcher, Scientific Research Institute of Karakul Sheep Breeding and Ecology of Deserts, Ata–Kurbanov A.E. , Norbaev K.N. ,   Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor, Sаmarkand State University of Veterinary Medicine, Livestock and Biotechnology
Published: February 2023

The article provides recommendations on the use of immunological methods and criteria for assessing the level of natural resistance, in order to select animals with high natural resistance. Karakul sheep of the sur (brown) color having a concentration of common immune proteins of serum blood (CIPSB) with a quantitative method of 32–50 mg/ml and a semi–quantitative method of 1.1–2.0 conventional units, cellular immunity according to the skin reaction (delayed hypersensitivity reaction DHR) of 7.0–9.0 mm are classified as highly resistant; with CIPSB 18–31 mg/ml and 0.71–1.0 conv. units, DHR on a skin test of 5–6 mm to medium–resistant and respectively CIPSB of 13–17 mg/ml and 0.4–0.66 conv. units, DHR on a skin test of 3–4 mm and lower to a low–resistant group of animals. The indexes of common immune proteins of serum blood of 8–12 mg/ml and less according to the quantitative method and 0.25–0.45 conv. units according to the indicator method, T–cell activity according to the skin test of 1.0–2.0 mm characterize the immunodeficiency condition. Studies have shown that the productivity of karakul sheep with a high level of natural resistance was higher than that of low–resistant ones. Karakul lambs with medium and high level of immunological reactivity quickly regained body weight after the stress factors of the weaning period, were better fed and weighed 33.6±0.45 and 34.5±0.35 kg at 8 months of age, the gain during the pasture fattening period was 8.2 ± 0.16 and 8.4± 0.11 kg, respectively, the average daily weight gain 91.1 g and 93.3 g, while animals with low immune reactivity weighed 30.3 ± 0.46 kg, where the gain over the entire period of pasture fattening was 6.7 ± 0.12 kg with an average daily gain of 74.4 g. Body weight of lambs which suffered immunodeficiency conditions in various colostral–milk periods was 28.1 ± 0.75 kg, weight gain 6.2 kg ± 0.08 kg and average daily weight gain 68.8 g. The meat productivity (slaughter weight) of lambs with medium and high immune reactivity was 2.03 kg and 2.71 kg or 14.03 % and 17.9 % higher than in lambs with low natural resistance, and 3.24 kg and 3.92 kg or 22.4 % and 25.9 % higher compared to lambs which had immunodeficiency syndromes.
Determining Legal Parentage and Nationality of a Child Born Through Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Comparative Perspective
Authors:   Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria., Akpambang  Ph.D Enobong Mbang , Rotimi-Aremu Olufunmilayo Esther ,   Rotimi Aremu & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Published: February 2023

While procreation through copulation has remained the conventional means for pregnancy and beginning the human family, advances in medical technology has now demonstrated that coitus is no more the absolute process for childbearing. Individuals like infertile couples, single persons, lesbians and gay partners have now resorted to assisted reproductive technology (ART) and surrogacy arrangements in order to start a family. Transcending the hope and joy it offers to these groups of individuals who may have been incapable of having children of their own, this new procreative technology has stirred up a number of ethical and legal questions. The focal aim of the article was to investigate the state of the law for ascertaining the legal parentage and nationality of a child born through ART. Determination of these sensitive issues is vital because of the possibility of a child conceived through ART having more than two parents, especially where surrogacy, donor sperm and donor eggs are involved. The article adopted desk-based and comparative research methods by relying on both primary and secondary sources of information. The various sources of information were appraised and deductions derived from them were presented descriptively. The article revealed inter alia, that in some of the countries examined, ART practice is regulated and the courts, in a number of instances, have been engaged to resolve controversies pertaining to the legal parentage and nationality of children born through ART procedure. But in Nigeria, the practice is unregulated by law and there is dearth of decided cases on the subject. The authors therefore, recommended that in view of the increasing number of individuals turning to ART in Nigeria, including cross-border surrogacy, to build families, there is need for definite ART legislation in Nigeria so as to assist in resolving these problems and other related ones. Nigerian lawmakers could examine similar laws from other foreign jurisdictions and use them as potential guide to fashion out a domestic legislation in Nigeria. The Nigerian courts could also learn from decisions from other jurisdictions so as to know how to determine related cases as they occur in Nigeria.
A Case of Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma at the High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz, Mexico
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine. High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz SESVER. Veracruz, Mexico, Navarrete Jessica Ariatna Carreto , Calixto Estanislao Antonio ,   Department of Internal Medicine. High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz SESVER. Veracruz, Mexico, Ruiz Pedro Arredondo ,   Department of Oncology. High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz SESVER. Veracruz Mexico, Sánchez David Sandoval ,   Department of Internal Medicine. High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz SESVER. Veracruz, Mexico, García Josué Isaac Olarte ,   Department of Internal Medicine. High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz SESVER. Veracruz, Mexico, Chang Cruz Charit Nayelly ,   Department of Internal Medicine. High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz SESVER. Veracruz, Mexico, de la Cruz Alfredo Bautista ,   Department of Internal Medicine. High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz SESVER. Veracruz, Mexico
Published: February 2023

Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary hepatic malignancy, primarily affecting adolescents and young adults without underlying liver disease. We present the case of a 22-year-old male farmer who presents burning pain in the epigastrium with an intensity of 2/10 on the VAS scale, on palpation with the presence of a tumor in the right hypochondrium with ultrasound of the liver and bile ducts with evidence of liver mass in the segment VIII, in addition to exploratory laparoscopy with the discovery of multiple implants in 70% of the liver surface. In the histopathological analysis with morphological findings compatible with fibrolamellar carcinoma. In the laboratory with AST 356 UI/L, ALT 205 UI/L, GGT 930 U/L, LDH 343 UI/L AF 638 UI/L, for which treatment was started with atezolizumab 1200 mg and bevacizumab 1000 mg. Continuing to follow up. Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma is a variant of hepatocellular carcinoma, which usually presents with non-specific symptoms. The imaging approach is fundamental in the diagnosis, being the anatomopathological confirmation. Despite being low frequency tumors, they should be suspected in all young patients with a palpable mass in the liver.
Informed Consent in Dental Practice: A Qualitative Analysis of Awareness and Apprehensions Among Practitioners in South India
Authors:   Professor, Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College, Kottayam, R M Dr Baiju , Peter Dr Elbe ,   Professor and Head,Department of Orthodontics, Government Dental College, Thrissur, Narayan Dr Vivek ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College, Kottayam, E K Dr Roshna ,   Senior Resident, Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College, Kottayam., Babu, Dr Abhilash ,   Director, School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Omprakash V Dr Nandimath ,   Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Published: February 2023

Context: The push for autonomy and liberalization has transformed the practice of medicine and dentistry from paternalism to a patient cantered model. Patient’s choice to accept or reject the proposed treatment is central to this new paradigm of health care. Informed consent is an essential tool for an ethical dental practice. Aim: The objective of the present study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and prevailing practices among dentists regarding the informed consent process. Materials and methods: A phenomenological approach was undertaken. A semi structured telephonic interview was conducted based on a flexible topic guide and continued until data saturation. Statistical analysis: The data was transcribed verbatim. Coding and categorisation done. Anonymity was ensured in all steps. The data was subjected to a thematic analysis. Results: Participants were apprehensive about the influence of social media on the new paradigm of doctor patient relationship and the increasing utility of specialists as a protection from litigation. Lack of clarity regarding the consent method has prevented its routine application. Conclusions: It can be concluded that a comprehensive understanding regarding informed consent process was lacking among the participants.
Would the Russian - Ukraine War Spark World War 3?
Authors:   Teeside University, Lartey Solomon
Published: February 2023

Diplomatic attempts by international leaders to settle the situation have showed no signs of success, and the surprise conflict between Ukraine and Russia has taken the globe by storm in terms of politics, peace, economics, and global market systems. After the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Ukraine declared its independence. After having been a part of the Russian empire, it became the Soviet Republic and severed relations with Russia in order to become more Westernized. The nation has been struggling with corruption and internal strife since it gained independence. Some parts of the nation, particularly in the west, seek closer ties to the West, while others, particularly in the east, want closer ties to Russia. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych sparked the crisis by rejecting an EU association deal in favour of tighter relations with Moscow. In what has become known as the "Revolution of Dignity," protestors toppled him. Russia's response was to invade the Crimean Peninsula and support a separatist uprising in eastern Ukraine. Donbas, the country's industrial core, was invaded shortly afterwards (Siddiqui, 2022). There were more than 14,000 fatalities in the fighting between Ukrainian troops and rebels supported by Russia. Russia has refuted accusations made by Ukraine and the West that it has sent soldiers to the region and supplied weaponry to the rebels. Russia, meanwhile, has been critical of the United States and NATO for its support to Ukraine in the form of arms and joint military training. Even though Ukraine is not a member of NATO, President Putin is nonetheless concerned about certain NATO states establishing military training camps in Ukraine. The information used in this study was gathered from secondary sources. Two primary conclusions may be drawn from this study. Two major factors contributed to the tragic loss of life and damage of property on both sides of the war: first, Russia does not completely recognise Ukraine's independence as a sovereign nation, and second, superpower nations are playing politics with the situation. According to the study's findings and recommendations, Ukraine's neighbours must acknowledge the country's status as an independent state, and the world's superpowers and other global communities must express concern for and make a significant commitment to ending the war between the nations (Jibrin Ubale Yahaya, 2022).