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CONSOB and the Administrative and Inspection Supervision of Securities Markets. A Case Study on the Interaction between European and Italian Law
Authors: Ferraro Vincenzo
Published: January 2024

This article examines the question of the constitutional legitimacy of independent administrative authorities. This legitimacy is studied in its internal and supranational dimension and is analysed with a main reference to the legislation and experience of CONSOB, which is a particular Italian administrative structure, which represents an important example of the main characteristics and constitutional problems related to the administrative authorities independent. Through this examination, the same analysis seems to demonstrate that the aforementioned constitutional legitimacy must be identified fundamentally in European law, even if the peculiarities of those administrative structures seem to require a stronger verification of this legitimacy through recourse to a full and broad application of the discipline Italian and European legislation on the administrative procedure, with particular reference to the participation of interested subjects, which can make a useful contribution to the completion and implementation of the legitimacy indicated above, allowing for the correction of a tendential democratic deficit, which can be found in the same administrative structures.
Facilitations for Trust & Check Operators
Authors: Fruscione Alessandro
Published: January 2024

The figure of the ‘Trust and Check Trader’ identified by the reform proposal of the Union Customs Code presented by the European Commission sets as basic requirements those of the current Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), providing, however, for a more transparent relationship between the former and the customs authorities, with the latter being able to access the information systems of this new category of trusted subjects, in exchange for a significant series of facilitations in customs operations.

If the applicants for the new status are willing to submit to the necessary verifications and to allow access to their information systems, the draft Regulation provides for many advantages, some currently provided for AEOs and others introduced exclusively for Trust and Check Traders.

AEO, Benefits, Facilitations, Controls, Trust, Check, Traders, Information
Recent Customs Reforms in Brazil
Authors: Junqueira Carla Amaral de Andrade
Published: January 2024

Brazil has been actively addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of e-commerce within its customs framework, focusing on enhancing efficiency while maintaining control over trade flows. Two notable strategies employed by Brazil is the utilization of cutting-edge technology of artificial intelligence (AI) and a Trusted Trader Scheme, known as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. This scheme acknowledges compliant and reliable economic operators, granting them a status that comes with various benefits, particularly in the realm of customs procedures. In addition, the application of automated risk analysis, often integrated with AI, has also revolutionized customs procedures in Brazil.

Customs, Reforms, Brasil, Artificial Intelligence, Trusted Trade Program
Towards a Sustainable Social Law: What Role for Legal Scholars?
Authors: Dermine Elise
Published: January 2024

This article outlines an initial research agenda for legal researchers who intend to contribute to the shaping of a ‘sustainable social law’. This notion refers to a social law system that continues to meet the challenges of social justice, without transgressing planetary boundaries and endangering ecosystems. The development of the research agenda is based on two observations. First, the transformation of social law into a sustainable discipline will require its emancipation from the productivist ideology according to which human well-being depends on constant increase in production. Second, social law is pluralist and therefore contains, at its margins, mechanisms that deviate from productivism and can help frame a sustainable future. On this basis, the proposed research agenda is centred on the comparison and classification of non-productivist time-spaces that are already protected by social law, or could become so, through the unfolding of creative legal interpretations. Social law is also approached as a category for analysing equality issues in times of ecological transition, according to the distribution of non-productivist time-spaces it institutes between individuals. Finally, legal scholars could investigate, in empirical studies, whether resistance to the productivist imperative could explain the uses, illegal or not, and non-uses of social law measures by individuals.

Sustainable Social Law, Productivism, Non-productivist Time-Spaces, Non-Take-Up of Social Rights; Welfare Fraud; Global Warming, Ecological Transition, ; Eco-social Policies
The Hybrid Approach to the Free Flow of Skilled Labour in ASEAN: Analysis and Implications
Authors: Bui Thi Ngoc Lan , Tran Thuy Hang
Published: January 2024

The free flow of skilled labour, business persons, and talents (referred to as skilled labour) is considered as one of the elements contributing to the foundation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Economic Community (AEC). The facilitation of ASEAN’s free flow of skilled labour is arguably unsuccessful because ASEAN members have preserved many constraints on the mobility of skilled workers. This research aims to analyse the hybrid approach to the free flow of skilled labour in ASEAN, which combines the liberalization of the movement of natural persons and qualification harmonization in accordance with the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS), ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement, ASEAN Agreement on Natural Persons, Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs), and ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework). The authors conceptualize the hybrid approach to the free flow of skilled labour in ASEAN to more effectively implement the regional provisions on the free flow of skilled and analyse its appropriateness and limitations. The research concludes that, for the long-term goal of upgrading the skills of ASEAN’s workforce, the hybrid approach is appropriate to ASEAN’s regional labour integration, under the principle of non-interference and the status of shortage of skilled labour. The authors propose several implications for ASEAN’s Member States to take advantage of the hybrid approach, maximize opportunities and reduce impediments from the impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the ‘job polarization’ phenomenon.

Free flow of skilled labour, ASEAN, hybrid approach, brain circulation, job polarization, MNP, MRA, AQRF
EU Public Intervention in the Energy Market: A Stroke of Good Luck or Misfortune?
Authors: Brederode Tim van , Casano Federica
Published: January 2024

This contribution focuses on the legal analysis of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 and on the implementation of the windfall profits tax in the Netherlands. The analysis takes into consideration constitutional and principle-based issues from levying this tax and potential litigation issues in the EU and in the Netherlands. The authors conclude by admitting the legality of the EU and Dutch measure.

surplus profits, windfall profits tax, Dutch Mining Act, qualified majority voting, Article 122 TFEU, EU emergency law, EU tax policy
Are the Windfall Profit Taxes Introduced by Regulation 2022/1854 Compatible with the Objectives of the European Green Deal?
Authors: Antón Antón Álvaro
Published: January 2024

To alleviate the pressure on households and businesses in the European Union (EU) caused by the recent energy crisis, EU institutions and Member States have implemented exceptional measures aimed at reducing electricity costs for consumers, and redistributing excess revenue from the energy sector to end customers. At the EU level, these measures have been implemented through European Council Regulation 2022/1854 that establishes a temporary income cap for ‘inframarginal’ electricity producers and a temporary solidarity contribution on windfall profits in the oil, gas, coal, and refining sectors. This goal of this article is to analyse these measures in terms of their impact and alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal. Specifically, it will examine whether the ‘windfall profit tax for energy providers’ can be considered an environmental tax. Since this does not appear to be the case, the study will also evaluate whether the remaining measures outlined in the regulation can compensate for or mitigate the lack of a true environmental component in the ‘temporary solidarity contribution’. It will assess whether the compensation mechanisms provided by the EU Regulation are sufficient for reconciling the social and redistributive objectives with the environmental objectives of the European Green Deal.

Windfall profit tax, regulation 2022/1854, European Green Deal, temporary solidarity contribution, excess profit tax, environmental taxation.
The Solidarity Contribution on Excess Profits of Regulation 2022/1584: German Implementation and Constitutionality
Authors: Valta Matthias
Published: January 2024

This article gives an overview over the solidarity contribution of Regulation 2022/1584 with a focus on its implementation in Germany and provides economic background on the taxation of excess profits. In a second part, the competence of the EU is critically assessed, especially the applicability of Article 122 TFEU with its limited role of the European Parliament. Alternative competence norms are explored. Additionally, the competence under German law is explored. The third part scrutinizes, whether the solidarity contribution or similar excess profits taxes infringe the freedom of enterprise or occupation or equal treatment rights, both under European and German law. Finally, the retroactive application of the solidarity contribution is examined under EU and German constitutional law.

Excess profits, windfall profits, merit order, EU competences, freedom of enterprise, equal taxation, retroactivity.
Text Reader
Authors: Kumar Dr. M Upendra , khan Imtiyaz , Nishath Juveriya , Rakshan Afrah , Unsa Fabiha Fathima
Published: January 2024

The historical and theoretical bases of contemporary high-performance text-to-speech (TTS) systems and their current designs are discussed. The major elements of TTS system are described, with particular reference to vocal tract models. The stages involved in the process of converting text into speech parameters are examined, covering text normalization, word pronunciation, prosodies, phonetic rules, voice tables, and hardware implementation. It is an image to text and speech conversion system developed for visually impaired as well as physically challenging people to be able to get information from the images easily. Core idea for image to text and speech conversion is to overcome the challenges faced by a visually impaired person in real life. The system goes through various phases such as image processing, text extraction, text-to-speech (TTS) conversion. This device opens the camera using the app into it out to the text and you get the audio. The primary motivation is to provide a visually impaired person with a friendly speech interface with computer and to allow such people who are physically and visually challenged to use the system to read printed text on the go.
Forensic face sketch recognition
Authors: Kumar Dr. M. Upendra
Published: January 2024

Crime has taken a drastic revolution, and so does the demand for enhancing the security of the forensic files and records. Nowadays, there is an increased requirement to use technological measures in the field of crime as well for identification, detection and recognition of the suspects. To deal with safety and security biometric recognition is necessary. One of the most common biometric techniques is face recognition, as the face is one of the most convenient and reliable way of identification. On the contrary, hand-drawn sketches and sketchers are limited in number although sketches are drawn in almost every criminal case. To come to the rescue, face recognition using a biometric mechanism using computer vision helps in solving the case in special circumstances where the suspects use masks to hide his face or some features. Suspect can conveniently hide the face like nose, eyes, lips, face colour, etc. but the outliner features of face cannot be duplicated. Face sketches have essential information about the face structure and topology and to deal with such precision, there is a requirement of intervention with some assisted computer mechanisms like Deep Convolutional Neural Network which helps in recognizing specific features.
EFEITOS DA ROMÃ (PUNICA GRANATUM) NA REDUÇÃO DOS SINTOMAS DA ARTRITE REUMATÓIDE: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Nora Ludmylla Prates , Dos Santos Raquel Marinho , Gomes Luis Filipe Oliveira , Pereira Joquebede Rodrigues
Published: January 2024

Artrite reumatoide é uma doença crônica das articulações, cuja inflamação é provocada por alterações no sistema imunológico. O tratamento é medicamentoso e varia de acordo com o estágio da doença, sua atividade e gravidade. O uso de plantas medicinais como alternativa terapêutica tem ganhado destaque nos últimos anos, sendo a romã (Punica granatum L.) uma das plantas mais estudadas para o tratamento da doença. Assim, o objetivo do estudo é averiguar as principais evidências científicas atuais em modelo animal e em humanos sobre os benefícios da romã como alternativa terapêutica na artrite reumatoide. Foram selecionados estudos pré-clínicos e clínicos associados ao tema em questão. Os dados indicam que o extrato da romã possui atividade antioxidante e anti-inflamatória, além de  melhorar os sinais clínicos-inflamatórios da artrite reumatoide. Dessa forma, o presente artigo fornece evidências sobre a eficácia da romã na AR e justifica a importância de estudos clínicos adicionais.
ABORDAGENS DE APRENDIZAGEM AUTOGERIDA: PERSPECTIVAS E MÉTODOS PARA EDUCADORES
Authors: Loures Débora Alves Morra , Valim Eliangela Nascimento , Da Silva Francisco Benilson Soares , Demuner Jocelino Antonio , De Souza Murilo Monteiro , Rosa Wendy Castro , De Oliveira Zenayre Mendes , Costa Vitória Régia Feitosa Gonçalves
Published: January 2024

Este estudo aborda a intersecção entre o design instrucional e a aprendizagem autogerida, com foco em contextos de educação a distância e formação de professores. O problema central identificado foi entender como o design instrucional pode facilitar e otimizar a aprendizagem autogerida em ambientes educacionais variados. O objetivo geral foi investigar as estratégias eficazes e os desafios na interação entre essas duas áreas. Utilizando uma revisão sistemática de literatura como metodologia, conforme descrito por Fink (2014), foram selecionados e analisados seis estudos relevantes. Esta abordagem permitiu uma avaliação criteriosa e compreensiva dos dados, alinhando-se às recomendações de Higgins e Green (2011) e Petticrew e Roberts (2006). Os resultados revelaram a importância da aprendizagem autogerida em cursos de educação a distância e na formação de professores, destacando a necessidade de abordagens de design instrucional que promovam flexibilidade, autonomia e personalização. A análise indicou que um design instrucional eficaz pode enriquecer significativamente a experiência de aprendizagem autogerida, oferecendo maior eficácia no processo educativo. Em conclusão, este estudo demonstrou que a integração entre aprendizagem autogerida e design instrucional eficiente resulta em experiências educacionais mais ricas e engajadoras. Esses achados são importantes para educadores e designers instrucionais, enfatizando a importância de estratégias de ensino que valorizem a iniciativa e a responsabilidade individual dos aprendizes em seu processo educacional.
Cobertura vegetal, capital humano y crecimiento económico: Evidencia empírica a nivel global y grupos de países usando datos de panel de 77 países en los años de 1990-2015.
Authors: Loaiza-Godoy Verónica , Camacho-Criollo Alejandra
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del presente proyecto es explorar el efecto que produce la cobertura vegetal y el capital humano sobre el  crecimiento económico en 77 países utilizando la técnica de datos de panel durante el periodo 1990-2015. Usando los datos del World Development Indicators del Banco Mundial. Para poder capturar la heterogeneidad entre los países se los dividió por el nivel de ingreso, catalogamos a los países en dos grupos: ingreso medio-bajo e ingreso bajo. Descubrimos evidencia empírica fuerte que sugiere que la principal causa de deforestación en estos grupos de países  son los daños de suelos que se viene realizando debido a las actividades de agricultura, tala de árboles, etc. Entonces para evitar esta situación en los países debe existir un capital humano capacitado que al largo plazo tendrán más conocimientos sobre la importancia de poseer grandes extensiones de cobertura vegetal para el medio ambiente en donde vive. Los resultados encontrados en nuestra investigación sugieren que mientras mejor capacitado sea el capital humano de un país, la cobertura vegetal de dicho país se conservara de mejor manera y luego a largo plazo todo esto se verá reflejado en un incremento del crecimiento económico.
Impacto del desempeño innovador sobre el crecimiento económico para América Latina
Authors: Pinzón Yajaira , Rodriguez-Crespo Ernesto
Published: January 2024

América Latina se caracteriza por la provisión de recursos naturales a nivel mundial, su patrón de especialización comercial se basa en exportaciones de productos primarios de bajo valor añadido. Su infraestructura no le ha permitido adoptar tecnologías de última generación para la especialización técnica de su producción y alcanzar mayores niveles de eficiencia. Por tal motivo, esta investigación pretende examinar el efecto de la eficiencia del desempeño innovador en el desarrollo económico para 12 economías latinoamericanas, durante el periodo 2000-2021. Se considera que la innovación tecnológica jugará un papel vital en el desarrollo económico y el progreso social humano de la región. Mediante el uso de técnicas econométricas de datos de panel realizamos las estimaciones necesarias. Los datos fueron obtenidos de estadísticas oficiales, como son: los World Development Indicators (2023) del Banco Mundial, los Worldwide Governance Indicators (2022) y el Índice de Rugosidad del Terreno de Nunn y Puga (2012). Los resultados revelan que la innovación tecnológica, medida por las solitudes de patentes residentes y no residentes tiene un impacto positivo en el Producto Interior Bruto per cápita. Estos resultados van acordes con la evidencia empírica que muestra que el cambio tecnológico es real y desempeña un papel efectivo en el impulso de la producción económica y en la mejora de la calidad de vida de la población. Se recomienda que la región promueva la innovación tecnológica para que se convierta en el foco de la competencia internacional.
GAMBARAN HIPOGLIKEMIA PADA BAYI BARU LAHIR
Authors: Dewi Adinda Paramita  , Purwanti Indri Astuti , Nuke Devi Indrawati  , Siti Nurjanah
Published: January 2024

Hypoglycemia actually is a natural process in newborn adaptation but can cause damage and delays in the baby's brain development. The incidence of hypoglycemia at Harapan Anda Islamic General Hospital (RSU)  in the January-September 2022 period is  about 153 newborns. Risk factors that can cause hypoglycemia are gestational age and birth weight. This study aims to describe the incidence of hypoglycemia in Harapan Anda Islamic General Hospital and the characteristic of bitrh weigh and gestational age. This study uses a descriptive method with a cross sectional approach. The population of this study is 153 newborn from Januari-September 2022 period. Technical Sampling was using randomized sampling and calcutated using Slovin Formula and has obtained 60 samples. All samples has met the inclusion and exclusion criteria This type of data was using secondary data where the data is obtained from the patient's medical record. The result of this stuy shows that, there were 40 cases (66.67%) of gestational age classified as premature, 42 cases (70%) of low birth weight, and 42 cases of hypoglycemia (70%). Hypoglycemia and Low Birth Weight are the most common problems in newborns at RSU Islam Harapan Anda, followed by premature births.
PENGARUH TEKNIK REBOZO TERHADAP NYERI DAN LAMA PERSALINAN KALA 1 FASE AKTIF
Authors: Ita Ayu Agustin
Published: January 2024

Rebozo technique is a birth technique from Latin America which is a non-invasive practice to reduce pain during labor and length of labor. This study aims to determine the effect of the rebozo technique on pain and duration of labor during the first stage of active phase at TPMB Susiani in Banyuwangi Regency in 2023. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a post test only with control group design approach. The research was conducted in December 2022-January 2023 with a sample size of 20 mothers who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria in each treatment group and control group. Data were collected using a record form which contained the respondents' characteristics and age, gestational age, pre-pregnancy body mass index, parity, education and employment. Research analysis used the Mann Whitney test and unpaired T-test. All respondents in this study have provided informed consent. The research results showed that there was no effect of the rebozo technique on reducing pain (p value=0.931) and length of labor during the first active phase (p value=0.083) for all respondents. This shows that the rebozo technique that has been given to mothers in labor cannot have a significant effect on reducing pain and length of labor during the first stage of active phase.
PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN PADA CALON PENGANTIN (CATIN) USIA MUDA MENDUKUNG PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN ALAT KONTRASEPSI
Authors: Eva Liviana Prince Arisandi  , Purnamasari Desy , Renita Rizkya Danti
Published: January 2024

Early marriage is a marriage carried out by a couple under the age of 17 years. The prevalence of child marriage in 2019 in Indonesia was 10.35%. In East Java province it reached 3.6% and Situbondo Regency 2.4% in 2019. Meanwhile, data on child marriage at the Klampokan Community Health Center in 2019 was 1.5%. Health education regarding contraceptives for prospective brides and grooms is still lacking. This study aims to determine the effect of health education for prospective brides (catin) under 20 years of age on contraceptive decision making at the Klampokan Situbondo Community Health Center. This research is experimental research with a static group comparison design. The total sample was 44 respondents using total sampling which was divided into 2 groups of 22 people each. The intervention group was given health education using a decision-making aid sheet (ABPK) and the control group independently received information about family planning. The instruments used were flip sheets and observation sheets. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test with SPSS. The research results showed that 31 respondents (70.5%) made the decision to get pregnant using contraception and 13 respondents (29.5%) made the decision not to get pregnant. There is an influence of health education for prospective brides and grooms (CATIN) under 20 years of age on contraceptive decision making at the Klampokan Situbondo Community Health Center (p 0.000 < 0.05). It is hoped that women who are under 20 years of age will end the pregnancy because at that age the reproductive organs are still not mature and ready.
Визначення механізмів протидії корупції в податковій та митній сферах України
Authors: Балицький Т. М.
Published: January 2024

Визначено механізми протидії корупції в податковій та митній сферах України. Розкрито сутність поняття «корупція». З’ясовано, що корупція в цілому може визначатися як протиправна діяльність осіб, на яких покладено обов’язок з виконання державних функцій, коли вони неправомірно використовують свої повноваження, щоб одержати переваги, примноживши власні матеріальні блага, отримати незаконні послуги чи пільги. Наведено основні причини, через які працівники податкової та митної сфер вчиняють корупційні протиправні дії. Визначено заходи, які варто реалізувати з метою yсyнення пpичин й фактopів, які обумовили появу кopyпцiї та спpичиняють ïï poзвиток у роботі податкових та митних підрозділів. В цілому, встановлено, що протидіяти корупції – означає застосовувати комплексну систему, в основі якої лежать певні принципи, що відповідають чинному законодавству, зі своїм суб’єктно-об’єктним складом та відповідними інструментами, що є відповідними формами, методами, способами та засобами протистояння корупційним проявам.
Основи запобігання та протидії корупції у сфері містобудівної діяльності
Authors: Дудирич В. М.
Published: January 2024

Розкрито основи запобігання та протидії корупції у сфері містобудівної діяльності. Визначено, що встановлення корупційних правопорушень у сфері будівництва є запорукою запобігання кримінальним правопорушенням, котрі відповідно до підсумків розгляду статистичної інформації досягли не знаних до цього обсягів. З’ясовано, що дану проблему можна вирішити шляхом законодавчого врегулювання головних вимог стосовно дозвільних процедур; запровадження документообігу винятково в електронному форматі; надання містобудівних умов і обмежень як витяг із містобудівного кадастру в межах автоматизованої системи; обрання експертної організації автоматизованою системою у випадковому порядку; регулювання доступу до професійної діяльності у будівництві за допомогою професійної атестації фізичних осіб; оприлюднення як публічної інформації усієї документації, яка подається заявниками з метою одержання дозвільних і/або реєстраційних послуг, а також всіх документів, що формуються за підсумками надання відповідних послуг.
Simon P. Hullihen (1810-1857): The pioneer Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Authors: Lazaridis Nikolaos
Published: January 2024

Dr. Simon P. Hullihen (December 10, 1810 – March 27, 1857) an American physician and dentist is rightly regarded today as the “Father of Oral Surgery”, nevertheless during his short life he fought against skepticism, scorn and prejudice, before finally being recognized for his pioneering, inventive and at the same time daring work. He helped develop many modern techniques of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and contributed the most to establishing it as a surgical specialty, performing more than 1000 surgeries in the maxillofacial area.
TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE GINGIVAL RECESSION AND TREATMENT MODALITIES. A CASE REPORT
Authors: Savva Vasiliki , Katsoni Andrea Simoni , Mpalantina Dimitra , Goumenos Giorgos
Published: January 2024

Σκοπός: Σκοπός της εργασίας είναι ορθή διάγνωση των υφιζήσεων και η γνώση των τεχνικών αντιμετώπισης τους. Μέθοδος - Υλικά: Παρουσίαση περιστατικών με πολλαπές υφιζήσεις στην άνω και κάτω γνάθο με την τεχνική του μυλικά μετατοπιζόμενου κρημνού (CAF) και την τεχνική tunneling (TUN). Αποτελέσματα: CASE 1. Ασθενής 44 ετών προσήλθε στο ιατρείο με αιτία προσέλευσης την ευαισθησία στα πρόσθια δόντια της κάτω γνάθου και την υποχώρηση των ούλων. Κλινικά παρατηρήθηκαν υφιζήσεις στα πρόσθια δόντια #41-32 τάξη Ι κατά Μiller. Πραγματοποιήθηκε λήψη μοσχεύματος από την υπερώα, τοποθέτηση του με την τεχνική (ΤUN) και συρραφή του τραύματος. Δόθηκαν οδηγίες στοματικής υγιεινής και περιποίησης του τραύματος. Δύο εβδομάδες μετά η ασθενής προσήλθε για κοπή ραμμάτων. Η επανεξέταση προγραμματίστηκε σε 2 μήνες. CASE 2 Ασθενής 36 ετών με ελεύθερο ιατρικό ιστορικό προσήλθε στο ιατρείο με αιτία προσέλευσης την υποχώρηση των ούλων. Κλινικά παρατηρήθηκαν υφιζήσεις στην περιοχή της άνω γνάθου #22-26 τάξη Ι κατά Μiller. Πραγματοποιήθηκε αποτρύγωση και 2 μήνες μετά προγραμματίστηκε η επέμβαση. Κατά την επέμβαση λήφθηκε μόσχευμα από την υπερώα και αναπέταση μυλικά μετατοπιζόμενου κρημνού και συρραφή. Μετά από 2 εβδομάδες πραγματοποιήθηκε κοπή ραμμάτων. Συμπεράσματα: Η αντιμετώπιση των υφιζήσεων βελτιώνει τόσο την αισθητική του χαμόγελου όσο και την ποιότητα της ζωής του ασθενούς.
Tree Plantation Management in Agriculture Sector
Authors:   Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management. Mogra, Hooghly, West Bengal, India., Journal IJSREM
Published: January 2024

Mahogany stands as a valuable hardwood species with significant ecological and commercial importance. The Mahogany Agro Management system aims to streamline agricultural processes through an integrated platform. This project endeavors to address the imperative for advanced Agro-management practices through the development of an Android app integrated with satellite technology. The app accommodates diverse user roles, ranging from Super Admins to Farmers, and incorporates essential CRUD functionalities. Our primary objectives include optimizing Mahogany tree growth conditions, leveraging real-time satellite data for insights, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and promoting sustainability in cultivation. The study emphasizes transparency, innovation, and long-term impact. Through a detailed examination of methodologies and results, this project aims to contribute valuable insights to the field of Agroforestry, advocating for the enduring sustainability of Mahogany cultivation. Key Words Integrated Agro Management, Precision Farming, Communication Tools, Agricultural Technology, Soil Testing, Sustainable Agriculture, Nursery Operations, Agronomist Support, Flutter Framework, MySQL Database
EARLY PREDICTION OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE USING MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES: A REVIEW
Authors: Suguna T , Sumathi L
Published: January 2024

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major public health problem, affecting more than 10% of the world’s population. Early diagnosis and treatment of CKD is essential to reduce the burden of the disease and improve patient outcomes. Machine Learning has been attracting many researchers, and it has been successfully applied in many fields such as banking, e-commerce, and healthcare etc. In recent years, machine learning (ML) techniques have been used to develop predictive models for CKD. This survey paper reviews the current state of the art of ML based CKD prediction, focusing on the most relevant papers published in the last decade. The survey paper discussesthe data sets used fortraining and testing, challenges, and limitations of existing CKD prediction models, and provides recommendations for future research. Additionally, this survey paper provides a comprehensive comparison of the performance of the various machine learning algorithms and techniques used for CKD prediction. Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease, Deep Belief Network, Machine Learning, Early Prediction, SVM
Determination of coffee extract level in saliva Orthodontic patient
Authors: Al Qassar Sarmad S. Salih , Taqa Ghada A. , Al Kasso Israa R.
Published: January 2024

Aim: this study was aimed to find out the pharmacokinetic of caffeine (the active compound in coffee) to determine the elimination half-life, area under the curve and other pharmacokinetic parameters for caffeine after excretion in saliva. Materials and Methods: data were collected from twenty orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliance treated in AL Noor center for at least 2 months. Each patient took one cup of coffee (100 ml), then salivary sample was collected at 0, 10, 20, 30, 45 min, 1, 2 and 3 hr. then the concentration of caffeine was detected in every sample. Results: The pharmacokinetic results for caffeine were, elimination rate constant was (0.69hr-1) by NCOMP and (0.69013hr-1) by equation, elimination half-life (1.00hr) and (1.0041hr), volume of distribution (18.17L\kg) and (17.5265L\kg), rate of clearness (10.32 L-1\hr\kg) and (12.0957 L-1\hr\kg), maximum concentration was (15.52 mg) and (15.521 mg). Conclusion: Caffeine pharmacokinetic study shows that caffeine excretes in saliva and has short half-life equal to one hr.
Oral hygiene condition in orthodontic patients treated with fixed appliance
Authors: Ali A. Jassim  , Alrubayee Mahdi , Kazmi Shakeel
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT: The foundation of excellent oral health is proper oral hygiene, especially in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances (devices) where regular oral hygiene may be difficult to maintain due to the device. The objective of this study was to assess oral hygiene and gingival health in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment at four different time points, with repeated oral hygiene guidance provided during each visit. In this prospective study, 41 patients between the ages of 18 and 22 were divided into two groups, one of which had just begun fixed orthodontic treatment (New) and the other have passed five months from the beginning of the treatment (Old). All patients got traditional oral hygiene training with oral hygiene kit and (SENSODYNE) toothpaste. The plaque index (PI) and Marginal bleeding index (MBI) were measured. Both groups showed increase in plaque values without statistical differences. Whereas MBI showed statistical differences (P=0.010) at new group only after 4 weeks. We think that oral hygiene enforcement at each visit not enough to improve oral hygiene status and need to seek for other strategies to enhance oral health like using software reminders.
Aladağlar Milli Parkı (Kayseri- Yahyalı) ve Çevresinde Doğal Olarak Yayılış Gösteren Bazı Bitki Türlerinin Süs Bitkisi Potansiyellerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Dalda Şekerci Akife , Öztürk Yaşar , Bulut Fatma
Published: January 2024

Süs bitkileri, estetik amaçlar için kullanılan bitkilerdir ve tarih boyunca insanlar tarafından ilgi görmüştür. Günümüzde, kentsel alanlarda yaşayan bireyler, doğal güzelliklere olan taleplerini artırmışlardır. Bu nedenle, mevsimlik çiçekler, ağaç ve çalılar, yer örtücüler gibi dış mekân süs bitkileri, refüjler, yol kenarları, parklar, bahçeler gibi birçok farklı kontekste kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, Kayseri ili Yahyalı ilçesi sınırlarında bulunan Aladağlar Milli Parkı ve Hacer Ormanları'nda doğal olarak bulunan bitkilerin süs bitkisi olarak kullanım potansiyelini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu bağlamda, bölgedeki farklı bitki türlerinin süs bitkisi potansiyeli analiz edilmiş ve bu türlerin fotoğrafları çekilerek, taksonomik ve agronomik özellikleri literatüre bağlı olarak tespit edilmiştir. Özellikle bazı bitki türleri, doğal yaşam alanları göz önüne alındığında, dış mekân süs bitkileri olarak kayalık bahçe dekorasyonlarında kullanılabileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu çalışma, yüksek rakıma ve karasal iklim koşullarına uyum sağlayabilen süs bitkilerinin belirlenmesini ve bu bitkilerin süs bitkileri endüstrisine katkı sağlamasını amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca, kuraklık ve düşük sıcaklık koşullarına dayanıklı türlerin tanımlanması da önemlidir. Doğal olarak bulunan süs bitkisi türlerinin ıslah edilerek, süs bitkileri endüstrisine kazandırılması, bu alandaki önemli bir adımdır.
Analisis Hadits Ahkam Muamalah dalam Fatwa DSN-MUI No 137/DSN-MUI/IX/2020 tentang Sukuk (Kajian Takhrij dan Telaah Makna Hadits)
Authors: Hakiki Mohammad Ichsan , Fauzi Moh. Ihsan
Published: January 2024

Abstract: Sukuk is one of the Islamic financial instruments carried out by the state to finance national infrastructure development and is also one of the investment models of several Government Securities products. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) as the holder of fatwa authority has given fatwas related to Sukuk as stated in fatwa No. 137/DSN-MUI/IX/2020 in which there are ahkam hadiths as the legal basis. This study aims to analyze takhrij studies and study the meaning of hadith on ahkam muamalah hadiths contained in DSN-MUI fatwas on Sukuk. This research uses qualitative methods with a literature review approach. The results of this study show that the ahkam muamalah hadith contained in the DSN-MUI fatwa on sukuk generally explains the principle of sharia agreement  in the form of 'an taradhin classified as dhoif  hadith in the category of majhul hadith.

 

 

Abstrak: Sukuk merupakan salah satu instrumen keuangan syariah yang dilakukan oleh negara untuk membiayai pembangunan infrastruktur nasional dan juga menjadi salah satu model investasi dari beberapa produk Surat Berharga Negara. Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) sebagai pemegang otoritas fatwa telah memberikan fatwa terkait Sukuk sebagaimana tertuang dalam fatwa No 137/DSN-MUI/IX/2020 yang di dalamnya terdapat hadits-hadits ahkam sebagai landasan hukumnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis kajian takhrij dan telaah makna hadits terhadap hadits-hadits ahkam muamalah yang terkandung dalam fatwa DSN-MUI tentang Sukuk. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan (literature review). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hadits ahkam muamalah yang terdapat dalam fatwa DSN-MUI tentang sukuk secara umum menjelaskan asas perjanian syariah berupa ‘an taradhin digolongkan sebagai hadits dhoif dalam kategori hadits majhul.
“And You, Africans, Who Do You Say Jesus Is?”: The Legacy of Laurenti Magesa for the Future of African Theology
Authors: Aihiokhai SimonMary Asese
Published: January 2024

A healthy church is a church not afraid to journey into the new horizon the Spirit invites it to explore. To embark on this journey, such a church needs bold theologians. Theology, at its best, embodies the ability to make relevant God’s enduring word of life for all in the world. This vocation of a theologian is fully embodied in the works and life of Laurenti Magesa, an African priest and theologian from Tanzania. Throughout his adult life, Magesa asked the unsettling questions that spark needed dialogue among theologians and fellow Christians around the world. This article attempts to retrieve key insights from his vast array of works. Finally, the article argues for new horizons theologians from Africa ought to set their gaze on as they attempt to address social and religious issues plaguing the African continent.
Blade Runner’s Replicant Humanity: Self-Discovery and Moral Formation in a World of Simulation
Authors: Fortin Jean-Pierre
Published: January 2024

In the postapocalyptic world of Blade Runner, replicants become the medium and content of a life-changing revelation: human existence has become an enslaving simulation. Humans and replicants are confronted with the challenge of (re)defining the human. The Blade Runner movies enact this (re)definition through the arcs of two key characters: Rachael and Officer K. Transcending externally imposed enslavement, these replicants venture into the indeterminate future, choosing to serve a good that includes and empowers others to struggle for their own liberation. The Blade Runner movies can be interpreted as an apology for moral formation by means of the production of grounding and redefining fictional spaces and content. To combat the global dynamics of dehumanization and ecological destruction they have generated and to which they have themselves become victim, humans must create fictional spaces in which they can remember and imagine authentic living. The desire to become human and act as a genuinely human and humane person forms the necessary precondition for and that which sustains the lifelong self-formation process that is human existence.
Moral Exemplarism in the Key of Christ
Authors: Karger Noah
Published: January 2024

Linda Zagzebski’s exemplarist moral theory (EMT) has much to commend it, but without appeal to a single, paradigmatic exemplar, it remains vulnerable to epistemic issues, such as: How do we reliably distinguish between who is admirable and who is not? In this paper, I argue that a Christocentric version of her theory is capable of addressing this problem. The paper’s aims are: (1) to demonstrate how teleologically rooting EMT in Christ helps address its epistemic issues, as related specifically to the relationship between individuality and universality, and (2) to present in vivid detail the Christian moral exemplar, using Zagzebski’s framework, as a means to both further the first aim and develop its implications. This is achieved through a kind of case study of three (corresponding, I argue) biblical accounts of ascent: Abraham up Moriah, Moses up Sinai, and Christ up Tabor, with special attention given to Kierkegaard’s interpretation of Abraham and Dionysius’s interpretation of Moses. Following this case study, I elucidate the virtue, motive, end, and act specific to the Christian moral exemplar.
Review of Charles C. Camosy, One Church: How to Rekindle Trust, Negotiate Difference, and Reclaim Catholic Unity
Authors: Millies Steven P.
Published: January 2024

Review of Charles C. Camosy, One Church: How to Rekindle Trust, Negotiate Difference, and Reclaim Catholic Unity
Review of Drew Christiansen, SJ, and Carole Sargent, eds., Forbidden: Receiving Pope Francis’s Condemnation of Nuclear Weapons
Authors: Linder Jacques
Published: January 2024

Review of Drew Christiansen, SJ, and Carole Sargent, eds., Forbidden: Receiving Pope Francis’s Condemnation of Nuclear Weapons
Review of Jennifer A. Herdt, Assuming Responsibility: Ecstatic Eudaimonism and the Call to Live Well
Authors: Ogle Nicholas
Published: January 2024

Review of Jennifer A. Herdt, Assuming Responsibility: Ecstatic Eudaimonism and the Call to Live Well
Review of Mary Jo Iozzio, Disability Ethics and Preferential Justice: A Catholic Perspective
Authors: Campbell J. Tyler
Published: January 2024

Review of Mary Jo Iozzio, Disability Ethics and Preferential Justice: A Catholic Perspective
Ad (Synodalem) Theologiam (Moralem) Promovendam
Authors: Lysaught M. Therese
Published: January 2024

Editorial introduction for the volume 13, number 1, January 2024 issue of the Journal of Moral Theology. M. Therese Lysaught revisits the Journal of Moral Theology’s initial rationale as articulated by founding editor David Matzko McCarthy. While that vision has developed over the intervening decade, many of his inaugural insights continue to shape our work. She then turns to documents produced by Pope Francis and the Synod on Synodality in Fall 2023, distilling five key themes and highlighting points of alignment with the Journal of Moral Theology. She closes with an overview of the current issue, suggesting how a dozen years later, the Journal of Moral Theology’s vision has matured and expanded, advancing what we might now call a synodal moral theology.
Integration of a Smart Remote Controlling System with Electrical Appliances in Order to Optimize the Usage and to Develop an Energy Efficient System
Authors: Dwivedi Shradha , Radhakrishnan Venkateswaran , Dwivedi Peeyush , Ambula Yashir
Published: January 2024

Electricity is a powerful tool and must needed recourse of energy of all time in life existence since its invention. Its optimum utilization is a need of the era where various measures are taken on controlling methods by some enforced and imposed ways, we discuss a smart system which works to control unnecessary wastage of resources by keeping a time-to-time check on the system can be collaborated with a smart alert system. The idea is to not to control the usage but to curb the wastage for the optimum and efficient use of the available resources. In this project we proposed a smart system in which a signal will be send to mobile phone first if there is no human presence detected. After getting alert of human absence, electrical appliances can be switched OFF through mobile phone. This Idea is helpful when at the same working time some rooms are in use and some rooms are unused. So, by remote controlled switching of the appliances, electricity can be saved. This control can be done from the 25-20 meters range so in this case no need to approach the room manually to operate the switches. The objective of the project is to model a system to optimize the use of available resources for meeting the energy needs by saving energy while it is not under use. In this way a huge amount of energy can be saved. This will not only reduce the electricity bill but it will promote the optimum utilization of energy sources. Remote controlling of electrical appliances through a smart mobile system also restates the human nature of laziness in switching OFF appliances while they are not in use so it has a wide use in domestic’s field also.
Structural Excellence in Business Management: A Commerce-Centric Approach
Authors: Ramesh Dr. S.
Published: January 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business management, a transformative paradigm is unfolding with the integration of structural excellence through a commercecentric approach. This article explores how the principles of structural excellence, traditionally rooted in engineering, reshape organizational strategies, foster operational efficiency, and navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape. From streamlining operational processes to fortifying organizational resilience, optimizing strategic decision-making, and enhancing supply chain dynamics, the commerce-centric approach to structural excellence emerges as a guiding philosophy. Cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovation, and educational evolution play pivotal roles in shaping a future where businesses operate with the resilience and precision of well-engineered structures.
EFEKTIVITAS MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN LEMARI WAWASAN (LEMAS) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENULIS TEKS DESKRIPSI OLEH SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 3 LAWE ALAS TAHUN PEMBELAJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Yuni Kartika  , James Marudut  , Rekaza Akbar
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas media pembelajaran lemari wawasan (lemas) terhadap kemampuan menulis teks deskripsi oleh siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Lawe Alas Tahun Pembelajaran 2022/2023. Adapun yang menjadi populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII yang berjumlah 38 orang dan sampel berjumlah 38 orang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen dengan rancangan one group pretest and postest design dengan analisis data menggunakan uji “t”. Dari pengelolahan data di peroleh nilai rata-rata tes awal kemampuan menulis teks deskripsi oleh siswa sebesar 47,10 dan termasuk dalam kategori kurang, dengan standar deviasinya sebesar 6,10 dan mengalami peningkatan nilai hasil tes akhirnya dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 75 dan termasuk dalam kategori baik, dengan standard deviasinya sebesar 5,07. Dari pengujian hipotesis diperoleh nilai t hitung = 61,98 dan di konsultasikan dengan nilai t_tabel pada taraf signifikan 5% = 2,026 dengan demikian t_hitung> t_tabel  atau 61,98 > 2,026 maka hipotesis di terima. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa Ada efektivitas Media Pembelajaran Lemari Wawasan (Lemas) Terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Teks Deskripsi Oleh Siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Lawe Alas Tahun Pembelajaran 2022/2023.
THE USE PICTURE WORD INDUCTIVE MODEL (PWIM) TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ DESCRIPTIVE TEXT WRITING CLASS VII SMP NEGERI 3 KUTACANE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022
Authors: WIDYA HASNI  , RAJA FAUZIAH  , ABDUL HALIM
Published: January 2024

Abstract. This study deals with the use picture word inductive model to improve students’ descriptive text writing class VII SMP Negeri 3 Kutacane Academic Year 2021/2022. Its objective is to find out whether the use picture word inductive model has a significance effect in writing descriptive text.Population used in this study of class VII were 87 and samples used in this study were 28 students. The method used in this study is an experimental method with a one group as pretest and posttest design .This study was carried on using quantitave method. The data was analysed by using t-test.The researcher found the pretest mean = 44,64 , deviation standard = 6,37 and experienced an increase in the posttest mean = 78,57 deviation standart = 4,05. From this analysis, writer found that guided picture word inductive model has significane in teaching writing descriptive text. It can be proved by the result of the analysis showed that “ ” observed about 23,73 was higher than “ttable” about 2,052 with the level significance is 0,05% it implies that the teacher of English should use picture word inductive model in teaching writing descriptive text so that the teaching and learning process can be successful.