bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing the role of serum Pentraxin-3 (PTX3) levels in hypothyroidism patients as risk marker of insulin resistance
Authors: Jafar Israa , Ali Hanaa Addai , Ali Rawaa Adday , Al-Rufaie Mohauman Mohammed
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The diagnosis and monitoring of this condition often rely on thyroid hormone levels, which can be limited in their accuracy. Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is a protein family that is involved in the innate immune response and is distinguished by its distinct pentameric structure.

Aim. To evaluate the utility of serum PTX3 levels in detecting and monitoring hypothyroidism.

Materials and Methods. A case-control design of the study included 90 participants between the ages of 20 and 50 years. These participants were divided into three groups: overt hypothyroidism (OH), subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), and a control group of healthy individuals. Anthropometric data, including age, sex, weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and hormonal parameters were measured and recorded for each participant.

Results. Our work demonstrates that serum PTX3 levels were significantly elevated in individuals with hypothyroidism, compared to those with normal thyroid function (p<0.001). Furthermore, PTX3 levels correlated positively with TSH levels (r=0.62, p<0.001) and negatively with T4 levels (r= -0.53, p<0.001).

Conclusion. The findings suggest that serum PTX3 levels can be a useful biomarker for detecting and monitoring hypothyroidism, particularly in cases of SCH. The study’s exclusion criteria made sure that no other systemic illnesses or medication use could have tainted the findings. Therefore, the use of plasma PTX3 levels in hypothyroidism detection and monitoring may prove to be a valuable clinical tool in the future.
Determination of the Expression of Bone Morphogen Protein 15 and its Receptors in Laying Hens’ Ovary
Authors: Abadjieva Desislava Vasileva , Grigorova Svetlana Jordanova
Published: September 2023

The objective of the current research was to determine expression, function and regulation of bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) during follicular development in laying hens. A trial was conducted with 40 layers from Lohman Klassik Brown breed (40 weeks old). At the end of the study fifteen layers were humanely killed and their ovaries were then dissected. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) expression of BMP15 was analyzed in the ooplasm and in granulosa cells. It was significantly higher in the ooplasm (p<0.01). BPM15 expression was not found in the granulosa cells from 6-8 mm and >9 mm follicles. The expression for bone morphogenetic protein 15 receptors (BMPR1B and BMPR2) in the granulosa cells was in significant positive correlation with the follicle size (p<0.05). The results obtained in this study demonstrate the possible role of BMP15 in developing oocytes. BMP15 expression is important for the growth regulation and signaling in the follicular cells in the preovulatory phase.
Managing energy performance through heat pumps. Success drivers and barriers in residential sector
Authors: Păunescu Carmen , Dincă Violeta-Mihaela , Bogdan Anca , Goia Agoston Simona I. , Stamule Stere , Stamule Tănase , Tanțău Adrian
Published: September 2023

Despite the increasing interest in modern solutions for energy performance improvement in residential sector, a gap persists between literature development and current implementation practices on domestic heating and cooling through heat pumps technology. Homeowners are encouraged to manage their energy-related issues in a systematic manner to ensure continual improvement of energy efficiency. This paper attempts to explore the drivers and obstacles to the use of heat pumps system for domestic heating, cooling, and hot water production in the residential sector, in order to improve dwellings’ energy performance and reduce the carbon footprint. The study uses a regression model with a sample of 389 participants from Romania and shows that the availability of energy plans, voluntary association in an energy community, and mixed funding exert a positive influence, whereas bureaucracy, poor energy efficiency-related information, and fiscal incentives exert a negative influence on the intention of adopting heat pumps technology by homeowners.
Determinants of digital wallet adoption and super app: A review and research model
Authors: Sutticherchart Juthatip , Rakthin Sirisuhk
Published: September 2023

As many companies are transforming through digitalisation to increase efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, financial technology firms innovated the digital wallet as an omnichannel payment to facilitate the digital payments. This review aims to explore the conceptual structure of the digital wallet knowledge base in business and management literature and the determinants that influence the consumer adoption decision of a digital wallet. A bibliometric approach is used to analyse 156 Scopus-indexed documents in this study field. Author co-citation reveals four key schools of thought: digital marketing and consumer behaviour, management and business analytics, mobile commerce and technology, and information and communication technology. The temporal overlay keyword cooccurrence map shows the topical focus changes of research from mobile payment technology, business uses, and determinants of digital wallet adoption. The top cited empirical documents also show that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, trust or perceived ability, perceived risk, and perceived value are consumers’ key considerations in choosing digital wallets for payments. This review seeks to contribute to both scientific knowledge and the model of research practice that could provide insights into digital wallet payment. The comprehensive research framework proposes the facilitators and inhibitors which employ the status quo bias theory and presents the mediating effects of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology constructs on behavioural intention to use a digital wallet, positive word of mouth, and user satisfaction. Four additional determinants augment the existing theories, including perceived trust, perceived security and privacy, promotion, and super app for novelty.
Country Logotype Visual Attractiveness: Eye-Tracking-Based Model
Authors: Grigaliūnaitė Viktorija , Pilelienė Lina
Published: September 2023

Country logotype is always considered as a visual part of country branding. This research addresses the country logotype elaboration problem while answering the question: how to attract consumer attention to a country logotype using different combinations of its elements. The aim of the article is to develop an eye-tracking based model of country logotype visual attractiveness. The paper presents experimental research using an eye-tracking system; visual attention to logotypes of European countries was assessed to determine the specific eye-catching elements of a logotype. The analysis revealed that in order to attract consumer visual attention, no visual association with a country is necessary; also, the logotype is preferred to be colorful, having high complexity, and shaped letters must be used. The analysis of the research results enabled elaborating a model of country logotype visual attractiveness, which might be used to facilitate the creation of country logotype.
Does Transition to IFRS 16 Affect Companies Financial Performance: The Case of Baltic Listed Companies
Authors: Legenzova Renata , Žilaitytė Liveta
Published: September 2023

The paper assesses the effect of transitioning to IFRS 16 on Baltic listed companies’ financial performance. The results revealed that 74.63% of sample companies were affected with an average 8.68% increase in total assets and 13.03% increase in total liabilities. Return on assets and assets turnover ratios of the affected companies decreased by an average of 8.33%, the quick ratio and current ratio decreased by 7.84%, while the debt-to-equity ratio increased by 28.63%. The sectors most heavily impacted by transitioning to IFRS 16 were communication services and basic materials sectors.
Assessment of Health Care Professionals’ Perspectives on Personalized Psychosocial Support Development in Routine Cancer Care
Authors: Šamrejienė Samanta , Šimanskienė Ligita
Published: September 2023

The article assesses health care professionals’ perspectives on personalized psychosocial support (PPS) development in routine cancer care. Using the methodology of an explanatory longitudinal research design, the factors that condition the development of PPS in the organization are identified from a retrospective and prospective point of view. The results of the research support the evidence regarding the implementation of a person-centered approach in different cancer care settings around the globe and identifies the gaps in developing PPS in cancer care that may be applied to PPS development elsewhere in the country.
Statistical analysis of the information and communication infrastructure of the knowledge economy at the macro-level
Authors: TRESHCHEVSKII Yurii I. , LYUBUSHIN Nikolai P. , PRACHENKO Anton A. , BORODKINA Ekaterina V.
Published: September 2023

Subject. The article addresses the infrastructure of information and communication support of the knowledge economy at the macro level.
Objectives. The study focuses on identification of trends and prospects for the development of the element base of the infrastructure of information and communication support to create Russia’s knowledge economy at the macro level.
Methods. We employ methods of statistical, correlation-regression and logical analysis of basic parameters of the infrastructure of information and communication support of the knowledge economy at the macro level.
Results. The paper presents results of statistical analysis of trends in basic parameters of Russia’s information and communication infrastructure at the macro level for 2010–2021. We calculated forecast scenarios of these parameters for the medium-term period (until 2026).
Conclusions. The statistical analysis enabled to detect contradictory trends during 2010–2021 and suggest options for forecasting their values over the medium term (until 2026). The study defines positive trends and favorable forecast scenarios for availability of cellular communication among the population, broadband Internet access, local telephone network digitalization. Negative trends and unfavorable forecast are identified for the use of fixed telephony, digital terrestrial television and cable television programs. Problematic is the situation of high variability of the forecast in terms of dynamics of several analyzed indicators.
Studying the effectiveness and efficiency of industrial policy: The electronic industry case
Authors: KOGDENKO Vera G.
Published: September 2023

Subject. The article investigates the issues of industrial policy formation and implementation.
Objectives. The focus is on the analysis of tools, effectiveness and efficiency of industrial policy, using the electronic industry case.
Methods. The methodology rests on general scientific principles and research methods, like abstraction, generalization of approaches of domestic and foreign authors on economic policy and industry analysis.
Results. I investigated an algorithm for development and implementation of industrial policy, containing four stages. The algorithm was tested on the data of electronic industry enterprises. The paper analyzed the currently used tools of industrial policy, evaluated their effectiveness and efficiency, according to the data of 967 enterprises of the electronic industry.
Conclusions. The calculations performed according to Spark-Interfax data showed certain effectiveness of industrial policy instruments aimed at demand promotion. The study recorded an increase in revenue, labor productivity, and return on capital of industry enterprises. However, the instruments designed to stimulate supply and support innovation and investment have not yet produced the expected results, since the innovation and investment activity of enterprises remains low, there is no additional inflow of external capital into the industry, and enterprises increase the reinvestment of profits to finance production growth.
Neural network modeling of motivation of key executives of regional government institutions as a regression problem
Authors: YASHIN Sergei N. , YASHINA Nadezhda I. , KOSHELEV Egor V.
Published: September 2023

Subject. This article deals with modeling of the motivation of top managers of regional government entities to bring the interests of the population and the State into line.
Objectives. The article aims to create a neural network model of motivation of key executives of regional government institutions for the regression problem.
Methods. To simulate the criteria of intangible and material motivation of the top managers of regional government institutions, as well as the criteria for the region's strategic potential, we used neural networks.
Results. The article presents the results of neural network modeling of the motivation of top managers of regional government institutions, which in the case of the regression problem are more accurate than the classification task.
Relevance. The results obtained can be useful to regional government entities to develop a rational system of financial and non-financial incentives of their senior leadership.
The role of the behavioral factor in the formation of deposit cash flow volatility
Authors: MASLENNIKOV Vladimir V. , LARIONOV Aleksandr V.
Published: September 2023

Subject. The article investigates the volatility of deposit cash flow. The presented study reveals the relationship between the actions of actors with different types of behavior and the volatility of deposit cash flow.
Objectives. The aim is to develop an approach to identify volatility caused by behavioral reactions of economic actors.
Methods. The study employs a methodological approach to the analysis of the volatility of cash flows, which involves fractal and regression analyses, the construction of Shewhart charts. The latter enabled to determine turbulent values of the deposit cash flow.
Results. The volatility of deposit cash flows depends on institutional and behavioral factors. Based on fractal analysis, we determined preservation of structural conditions for deposit cash flow for 32 months. Simultaneous panic actions of actors lead to the formation of a turbulent deposit cash flow, creating shocks for the banking system. It is empirically estimated that an increase in the key rate by 1% leads to an increase in the probability of a turbulent cash flow by 1.9%. Any improvement in the news background reduces the probability of turbulent deposit cash flow. The greatest impact on the likelihood of a turbulent cash flow has a news background with a lag of two months.
Conclusions. Regulation of the volatility of cash flows is advisable in a situation of panic actions on the part of economic actors. The Bank of Russia, through applying the data of the Bank of Russia Payment System, can contribute to the implementation of the policy of regulating the volatility of cash flows caused by behavioral reactions of economic actors.
Building a pension portfolio based on modeling the structure of pension savings
Authors: YUZVOVICH Larisa I. , L’VOVA Maiya I. , YARIN Vyacheslav Yu.
Published: September 2023

Subject. The study investigates the process of building a pension portfolio based on modeling the structure of pension savings.
Objectives. The aim is to develop a science-based approach to the formation of an investment portfolio of pension savings of private investors by modeling the structure of pension savings, taking into account risk-orientation tools and profitability in a changing financial market environment to obtain substantial retirement income through self-accumulation.
Methods. The study applies general scientific methods of cognition, economic and statistical methods of information processing, methods of systems, comparative, functional, and factor analysis with the construction of analytical models based on the synthesis of modern scientific methods of cognition of economic processes. The study also employs graphic methods and modeling technique.
Results. The paper presents the dependence of investment indicators, considering the term of investment and investment contributions, demonstrating the major trends that the higher the desired pension level, the earlier it is necessary to start forming an investment portfolio. As part of pension savings modeling, the paper also proposes the dependence of investment indicators that include tax benefits, enabling to determine the investment returns due to the tax deduction.
Conclusions. The proposed approach will increase the efficiency of placement of pension savings that will lead to the growth of people’s prosperity. Moreover, finding the optimal balance between these criteria would not only preserve, but also increase pension capital.
Problems and a mechanism for improving the efficiency of property taxation of metallurgical plants
Authors: KALYUZHNAYA Yuliya I.
Published: September 2023

Subject. This article discusses the issues of improving the instruments of property taxation of the metallurgical sector of the Russian economy.
Objectives. The article aims to analyze the problems of property taxation of the metallurgical sector of the Russian economy, the latest developments in this area, as well as mechanisms to improve the property taxation efficiency.
Methods. For the study, I used the comprehensive and systems approaches, observation, and comparison.
Results. The article describes the main problems in tax accrual faced by enterprises in metallurgy, as well as ways to solve them and regulatory tools, as part of the economic policy of the State and regional authorities aimed at stimulating the development of enterprises in the industry. It also proposes mechanisms to improve the efficiency of metallurgical plant property taxation.
Conclusions. The system of taxation of property of enterprises in Russia is undergoing changes, a differentiated approach to enterprises is used, as indicated by different levels of taxes or their abolition. At the same time, there is a need for improvement to stimulate enterprises to develop and re-equip.
Sosyal Harcamaların OECD Ülkelerindeki Belirleyicilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ÇAĞAN Semih
Published: September 2023

Ülkelerin yaşadıkları ekonomik krizler devamında devletin ekonomi içerisindeki rolünü gündeme getirmektedir. Yaşanan krizler çok boyutlu olarak ekonomiyi etkiler. Ancak temel gösterge olarak işsizlik, gelir dağılımı bozukluğu ve büyüme oranlarındaki düşüş dikkat çekmektedir. Bu ekonomik ve sosyal sorunların önlenmesi için maliye politikası aracı olan sosyal transfer harcamaları kullanılmaktadır. Sosyal transfer harcaması devletin dar gelirli ve savunmasız hanelere yaptığı ayni ve nakdi ödemelerden oluşmaktadır. Bu çalışmada amaç sosyal transfer harcama politikalarının belirleyicilerinin üzerinden etkin bir ekonomi politikası önerisi sunmaktır. Çalışma panel veri ekonometrisi yöntem olarak kullanılmıştır. Çalışma 2007-2017 yılları arasını kapsamaktadır. İktisadi İşbirliği ve Gelişme Teşkilatı (OECD) üye ülkeleri analize dahil edilmiştir. Sosyal transfer harcamalarının GSYH içerisindeki payı, nüfus, işsizlik, büyüme, bağımlılık oranı ve eğitim seviyesi değişken olarak alınmıştır. Çalışmanın önemli özelliği literatürde boşluk olarak görülen makro değişkenlerin sosyal transfer harcamaları üzerine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışma sonucunda eğitim seviyesindeki artış ve ekonomik büyümenin sosyal transfer harcamalarını azaltıcı etkisi ortaya çıkarken, bağımlılık oranı ve işsizlikteki artışın sosyal transfer harcamalarını artırıcı yönde etkisi ortaya çıkmıştır.
Applying Vietnamese Memes in Teaching Some Contents of Philology General Education Curriculum
Authors: Thi Hien Luong , Hien Trinh Khanh
Published: September 2023

The article proposes some ideas for applying Vietnamese memes in teaching some contents of Philology General Education Curriculum, based on studying the characteristics and the effectiveness of using memes in education. Four principles of meme application were established: sticking to the learning objectives; suitable for the students; establishing a close relationship between memes and learning contents; ensuring humor and impression. The meme application process consists of five steps: identifying learning objectives; understanding the students; selecting learning contents; using or designing memes in lessons and evaluating teaching effectiveness. The article proposes some specific methods to apply memes in teaching Vietnamese knowledge as well as practicing language acquisition and creation skills.
PENDAMPINGAN PENGOLAHAN LELE MENJADI BAKSO LELE UNTUK USAHA SKALA RUMAH TANGGA BAGI IBU-IBU DI DESA SAMPORA
Authors: Ghozali Theresia , Indriati Kumala , Prasetya Wibawa
Published: September 2023

Budidaya lele di desa Sampora telah berkembang dan menghasilkan lele yang selain dijual juga dimanfaatkan untuk dijadikan lele asap maupun makanan siap saji. Kami Tim Pengmas Fakultas Teknik melakukan pendampingan Industri bagi ibu-ibu desa Sampora untuk memanfaatkan hasil budidaya lele tersebut. Salah satu olahan Lele adalah bakso lele yang nantinya akan dijual di warung pujasera yang disiapkan oleh BumDes. Pada masa pandemi ini Tim Pengmas mengalami kesulitan dalam hal pengasapan lele karena menghindari adanya kerumunan anak-anak yang sering terjadi saat pengasapan berlangsung. Untuk menghadapi masalah ini, maka kami berusaha tetap melakukan pendampingan kepada ibu-ibu desa Sampora dengan memanfaatkan lele segar yang diolah menjadi Bakso. Bakso ini dapat dijadikan bakso panggang maupun bakso kuah yang banyak diminati anak-anak , remaja, maupun orang dewasa. Pengolahan lele menjadi sup bakso lele disajikan dalam bentuk video dan dapat diakses secara online. Sedangkan hasil akhir diberikan kapada ibu ibu agar dapat mencicipi rasa sup bakso tersebut. Setelah pandemi berakhir, diharapkan sup bakso lele dapat dijual di warung Pujasera yang akan dikelola oleh BumDes.
TANGGUNG JAWAB PEMERINTAH PUSAT DALAM MENJAMIN PERLINDUNGAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA WARGA YOGYAKARTA ATAS PEMBERLAKUAN INSTRUKSI WAKIL KEPALA DAERAH NOMOR K.898/I/A/75 TENTANG PENYERAGAMAN POLICY PEMBERIAN HAK ATAS TANAH KEPADA SEORANG WNI NON PRIBUMI DI YOGYAK
Authors: Naufal Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Dalam sistem Otonomi Daerah Indonesia, dikenal adanya sebuah daerah Istimewa yaitu salah satunya adalah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, dalam mengurus jalannya pemerintahan daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta mempunyai beberapa keistimewaan, salah satunya adalah mengurus pertanahan nya sendiri. Dalam perjalanan mengurus urusan pertanahannya sendiri, dikeluarkan Instruksi Wakil Kepala Daerah Nomor K.898/I/A/75 Tentang Penyeragaman Policy Pemberian hak atas tanah kepada seorang WNI non Pribumi atau yang disebut Instruksi 75. Pemberlakuan tersebut akhirnya menyebabkan warga Yogyakarta etnis tionghoa tidak dapat memiliki tanah dengan status hak milik karena dianggap bukan merupakan WNI pribumi. Dalam penulisan hukum ini penulis menggunakan metode normatif yuridis. Yang berarti pendekatan yang dilakukan berdasarkan bahan hukum utama dengan cara menelaah teori-teori, konsep-konsep, asas-asas hukum serta peraturan perundang-undangan yang berhubungan dengan Instruksi 75, sehingga ditemukan status keabsahan instruksi 75 dan terkait kenyataan empiris yang terjadi, Karena pemberlakuan diskriminatif tersebut, telah dilakukan berbagai upaya hukum namun tidak menghasilkan perubahan substansial, ditambah sebuah fakta bahwa Pemerintah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta tidak memiliki itikad baik dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan, karena itu berdasarkan ketentuan UUD NRI 1945 , maka yang bertanggung jawab dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan Instruksi 75 adalah Pemerintah Pusat. Dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan instruksi 75, Pemerintah Pusat yang dikepalai oleh Presiden dapat mencabut Instruksi 75 dengan mengeluarkan sebuah Keputusan Presiden (Keppres) dan membentuk sebuah Badan Legislasi Nasional yang bertugas untuk mengharmonisasikan peraturan perundang-undangan sampai ketingkat paling bawah.

Kata Kunci: Instruksi, Hak Asasi Manusia, Pemerintah Pusat.
PENYEDIAAN AIR BERSIH MELALUI PROGRAM RAINWATER HARVESTING (RWH) DI SDN KAPUK MUARA 03, PENJARINGAN, JAKARTA UTARA
Authors: Widjanarko Nicolas Daniel , Ali Soegianto , Pudjilestari Liling
Published: September 2023

Mencuci tangan merupakan bagian penting dari perilaku hidup bersih sehat dan telah diketahui merupakan salah satu upaya yang paling efektif dan murah dalam mencegah penularan berbagai penyakit. Penerapaan PHBS, terutama dalam kegiatan mencuci tangan membutuhkan sumber air bersih yang memadai.
Beberapa daerah di Indonesia seringkali mengalami kesulitan mendapatkan akses air bersih akibat tingginya penggunaan air tanah, pencemaran, dan intrusi air laut. Namun, mengingat curah hujan yang cukup tinggi di DKI Jakarta dan sekitarnya, alternatif pemenuhan air bersih untuk mencuci tangan melalui teknik pemanenan air hujan (Rainwater Harvesting System atau RWH) dirasa cukup menjanjikan. Saat ini, Sistem RWH yang diinisiasi sejak tahun 2010 oleh FKIK UAJ telah dijalankan di 10 sekolah (7 SDN dan 3 SMPN) dengan dukungan penuh oleh Pemerintah Propinsi DKI Jakarta dan dana Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Salah satu sekolah yang berhasil mempertahankan dan mengembangkan RWH sebagai komponen sekolah sehat ialah SDN Kapuk Muara 03, melalui berbagai pelatihan, lokakarya, dan sosialisasi oleh pihak sekolah. Keberadaan RWH ini berdampak pada peningkatan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) siswa-siswi sekolah yang bersangkutan dan menjadi contoh implementasi sekolah sehat bagi dunia pendidikan di propinsi DKI Jakarta.
Artikel ini ditulis untuk membagi pengalaman FKIK UAJ dalam membangun sistem RWH bagi sekolah untuk mendukung gerakan PHBS, serta proses perawatan dan evaluasinya. Diharapkan sistem RWH ini dapat terus dikembangkan di berbagai daerah lainnya untuk mendukung pendidikan PHBS di sekolah-sekolah, sehingga dapat meningkatkan kesehatan para siswa di Indonesia.
Daily life of deported Kalmyks in the Ishim district of Omsk (Tyumen) regions
Authors: Frolova A. A.
Published: September 2023

The article examines the features of the daily life of Kalmyks in the conditions of special settlement on the territory of the Ishim district of the Omsk/Tyumen regions. On the basis of the office documentation of state authorities and special services, materials of oral history, the daily practices and everyday organization of the life of the deported Kalmyk population are considered. The authors conclude that regional specificity is a significant factor determining the patterns of the deported population’s exit from crisis situations.
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Authors: Silva Giselda Brito , Batsîkama Patrício
Published: September 2023

O presente Dossiê, intitulado “Do Colonialismo à Descolonização Consciencial”, organizado pela Profa. Dra. Giselda Brito da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE, Recife-Brasil) e pelo Prof. Dr. Patrício Batsîkama do Instituto Superior Politécnico Tocoísta (ISPT, Luanda-Angola), reúne trabalhos resultados de estudos e pesquisas históricas que tratam de questões em torno de espaços africanos de língua oficial portuguesa, que estiveram sob a dominação colonial e de seus processos de libertação e construção dos nacionalismos.
Polymer brush bilayer under non-equilibrium shear inversion: An MD simulation approach
Authors: Edwards Mike
Published: September 2023

The polymer brush bilayer under non-equilibrium shear inversion is studied by means of MD simulations with Langevin and DPD thermostats. The temporal evo- lution of the shear stress reveals that there is an overshoot during shear inversion only with hydrodynamic interactions i.e. DPD. The overshoot in the shear stress takes place moments after the chains stretch in the opposite shear direction and before the new stationary shear is established. Nature suppresses this overshoot by an unknown mechanism which is an open problem for the future researches.
Prospects for the development of gastro tourism in Ukraine in the post-war period
Authors: Haponenko Hanna , Yevtushenko Olena , Shamara Irina , Boloto Karina
Published: September 2023

Gastronomic tourism is an introduction to the traditional cuisine of a particular area, available to any tourist, not just the fate of the chosen ones. The article highlights the main features, trends, problems and prospects of the development of gastronomic tourism in Ukraine in modern conditions. The purpose of the study is to develop theoretical and methodological provisions for the improvement of the gastronomic tourism market of Ukraine, taking into account the realities of the post-war recovery of the industry. The subject of the study is the prospects for the development of gastrotourism in Ukraine in the post-war period. During the writing of the article, official statistical data on the development of gastronomic tourism in Ukraine, analytical data on the state of tourist industry facilities, and current legal documents were used. The conducted research was based mainly on the use of methods of theoretical analysis, analysis of statistical data, expert assessments and comparative analysis. The following results were obtained. The paper analyzes the state and prospects of the development of gastrotourism in Ukraine, examines the resource gastronomic potential of the country, and proposes a strategy for the development of gastronomic tourism in Ukraine in the post-war period, which is currently very relevant in the context of the restoration of tourism in the country. The areas of strategic development of gastronomic tourism are presented, each of which has its own strategic goals and tasks that must be completed to achieve the set goal. Conclusions. Based on the conducted research, for the further development of gastronomic tourism in Ukraine as part of the implementation of the domestic and inbound tourism development program, it is necessary to: develop new gastronomic tourism routes and update the existing ones; develop a program to support small and medium-sized enterprises that participate in the creation and operation of gastronomic tours; to improve the state of the tourist infrastructure, primarily in the places of hostilities; engage in the development of gastronomic brands and their promotion at the national and international levels; ensure the training of highly qualified personnel in the field of service; to develop partnerships with international organizations on matters of tourism and cultural heritage support, etc. Thanks to the proposed measures, it will be possible to ensure the competitiveness of tourist destinations and enterprises, increase the number and quality of jobs, the quality of life of the local population, including by expanding the capabilities of local communities and interested parties in planning and decision-making regarding the management and development of tourism.
Restaurant revenue management and analytical assessment of its effectiveness
Authors: Kalaitan Tetyana , Hrymak Oleh , Kushnir Lesya , Shurpenkova Ruslana , Sarakhman Oksana
Published: September 2023

The effectiveness of a revenue management system is important for every business, as revenue is a factor that directly affects profit. This issue is especially important for the restaurant business, where the level of costs is much higher than the average in the economy. The subject of the study is modern restaurant revenue management systems used in foreign practice. The goal of the article is to study the theoretical aspects of revenue management and evaluate its effectiveness in the restaurant business. Objectives: (1) to clarify the conceptual apparatus of restaurant revenue management, (2) to study the indicators for assessing the effectiveness of revenue management and their use in the restaurant business, (3) to determine the possibilities of using factor analysis of contribution margin in restaurant revenue management. The study was conducted using the method of a systematic review of scientific literature on this topic. The results of the study showed an ambiguous interpretation of the conceptual apparatus of revenue management and the need to adapt the indicators for assessing the effectiveness of revenue management to the conditions of the restaurant business. Conclusions: yield management, unlike revenue management, is applied to specific conditions and the restaurant business has the corresponding characteristics. Taking into account the specifics of the restaurant business, it is important to analyze the menu in terms of the contribution of each assortment item to profit. For an overall assessment of the restaurant menu, it is advisable to use a multi-criteria ABC-analysis. To quantify the effectiveness of the applied revenue management strategy in the operational order, the indicators CMPASH (Contribution Margin per Available Seat Hour) and CMPASM (Contribution Margin per Available Square Meter) should be used. To study the change in contribution margin as a result of management decisions made based on the results of ABC-analysis, it is advisable to conduct a factor analysis.
Recently arrived migrant women's attachments to urban green spaces - A narrative inquiry
Authors:   , Campbell Kate
Published: September 2023

The migratory experience is characterised by change and disruption and can involve many associated stressors that negatively impact upon migrants’ health; however, place attachment, particularly among restorative places such as urban green spaces, is suggested to serve as a protective factor during this transitional period. This study explored recently arrived migrant women’s attachments to urban green spaces, and aimed to answer the following research question: What meanings do recently arrived migrant women attach to their experiences of urban green space? Participants were nine recently arrived migrant women (aged 22-35 years) who had been residing in the Wellington region of Aotearoa for no less than two months and no more than five years. Qualitative narrative interviews took place in participant-chosen urban green spaces and were conducted using the walking interview method. Interview data was then analysed using a narrative analysis as informed by Murray’s (1997) Levels of narrative analysis. The findings are presented as nine individual narratives and follow an order loosely based on the extent to which participants’ identities were affected by disruptions brought on by their migration experience. The first four stories represent the most disrupted narratives across the data set. Following that, the next three stories represent narratives of subtle or minor disruption. And lastly, the final two stories represent narratives of non-disruption and identity continuity. For participants who experienced major or minor disruptions, attaching to and visiting their chosen urban green space meant having a secure place to both seek refuge in times of disruption and to subsequently deal with these disruptions. Green space was used to eventually bring identity continuity back to their lives or to foster transformative change. For participants who experienced non-disruption, urban green space afforded a sense of personal continuity and was used to connect to home. Findings from the present study have implications for both practice and theory. Firstly, across practice and counselling contexts, green space may be a viable and culturally appropriate health and well-being resource for recent migrants adjusting amidst this period of transition. And secondly, findings from this research contributes to our theoretical understanding of the relationship between new migrants and new places, suggesting that this relationship may be multifaceted, reciprocal and long-lasting.
Analysis of the Effect of Aspirin and Clopidogrel in the Treatment of Cerebral Infarction and the Neurological Function of Patients
Authors: Wang Weidong
Published: September 2023

Objective: To analyze the effective treatment options for cerebral infarction (CI). Methods: A total of 63 CI patients were selected and divided into a research group (32 cases, treated with aspirin combined with clopidogrel) and a control group (31 cases, treated with aspirin) by drawing lots, and the therapeutic effects of the prescription of both groups were compared. Results: After treatment, the functional scores, hemorheology indexes, quality-of-life scores and clinical effective rate of the study group were better than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Aspirin combined with clopidogrel has a significant impact on CI patients, and it can be fully promoted and applied in medical institutions.
İKY’nin eğitim ve gelişim fonksiyonunda bir eğitim yöntem aracı: Metaverse
Authors: Sükan Çağatay Ferhat , Dündar Gönen  İlkar
Published: September 2023

Teknoloji, insanoğlunu kendi hızından daha da öteye götürerek yeni bir paralel evrene kapı açmıştır. Metaverse olarak adlandırılan bu evren ilk başlarda oyun amaçlı kullanılsa da iş dünyasında ticaret ve ekonomik amaçla ve hatta eğitim alanında kendini göstermeye başlamıştır. Bu çalışmada eğitim ve gelişim sürecinde metaverse evreninin bir eğitim yöntemi olarak kullanılmasının avantajları ve dezavantajlarının ortaya konularak alan yazınına katkı sağlanması amaçlanmaktadır. Makale tanımlayıcı nitelikte olup, alan yazın temelli bir çalışma yapılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda Dünya ve Türkiye’de metaverse ile yapılan eğitim ve gelişim çalışmaları incelenmiş ve uygulamadaki örneklerle açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu çalışma sonucunda eğitim ve geliştirme süreçlerinde metaverse evreninin hem avantajlarının hem de dezavantajlarının olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Ekrem İmamoğlu örneği üzerinden Türkiye’de sol popülizm
Authors: Sertkaya Sema , Aslan Cumhur
Published: September 2023

Dünya siyasetinde farklı tarihsel zamanlarda ve farklı toplumlarda varlık kazanan popülizm, Türkiye’de de etkili olan ve Türk siyasetinin açıklanmasında kilit bir konuma yükselen öncü siyasal kavramlardan biri olmuştur. Popülizm, Osmanlı’da II. Meşrutiyet döneminde, Rusya’daki Narodnik hareketlerin etkisinde kalan Osmanlı aydınlarının öncülüğünde varlık kazanmıştır. Bu tarihten itibaren popülizm Türk siyasetinde belirli aşamalardan ve değişimlerden geçerek günümüze dek ulaşmayı başarmıştır. Özellikle Demokrat Parti’nin kurulmasından sonra sağ partiler ile yakın ilişki kurmayı başaran popülizmin birçok veçhesi Türk siyasetinin öncü liderlerinde görünürlük kazanarak sağ ve sol popülizm varyasyonlarına sahip olmuştur. Sağ popülizm daha çok milliyetçilik, tarih, din gibi sembolik bağlara sahipken sol popülizm eşitlik, özgürlük, adalet gibi kavramlarla yakın ilişki içerisinde olmuştur.
Bu makalede, 31 Mart 2019 Türkiye yerel seçimlerinde İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanlığını kazanan Ekrem İmamoğlu’nun bu başarısında kullanmış olduğu Kemalist, laik, sol popülist kodlara ek olarak muhafazakar, milliyetçi, sağ popülizme ait olan temel popülist kodları etkin ve etkili bir şekilde kullanmış olmasının önemli bir rol oynadığı tezi temel veri olarak alınmıştır. Bu anlamda, Ekrem İmamoğlu’nun seçim sürecinde kullanmış olduğu popülizmin hem Kemalist, laik, sol versiyonları hem de sağ, muhafazakar, milliyetçi versiyonları eleştirel söylem analizi tekniğinden faydalanılarak ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır.
Ekrem İmamoğlu eşitlik, özgürlük, adalet gibi sol popülizmin temel kodlarını etkili bir şekilde kullanarak Kemalist, laik, sol seçmenin desteğini almayı başarmıştır. Buna ek olarak, Ekrem İmamoğlu seçim süresince sağ, muhafazakar, milliyetçi kesimin önem verdiği tarihi, milli ve dini değerleri hem söylemlerinde hem de kamusal alanda sergilemiş olduğu tutum ve davranışlarında sıkça görünür kılmıştır. Bu bağlamda Ekrem İmamoğlu’nun, Türkiye’de var olan muhafazakar, milliyetçi, sağ popülist kodları etkili ve işlevsel bir şekilde kullanarak gerek muhafazakar gerekse milliyetçi seçmen olarak adlandırılan ve tarihsel olarak Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi’ne uzak olan kesimlerin desteğini alması 31 Mart 2019 Türkiye yerel seçimlerinde İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanlığını kazanmasında etkili bir rol oynamıştır.
Determination of Protein Amount in Nanosized Synthetic Liposomes by Surface Effect Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)
Authors: Parlatan Şeyma
Published: September 2023

Accurate characterization of synthetic liposomes is essential since they give information about the vesicu-lar structures in bodily fluids such as extracellular vesicles. The characterization tasks are generally the determination of the sizes of the liposomes and the profiling of the liposomes' content. Optical tweezers and Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) were used to profile the nanosized liposomes. The size distribution of the trapped liposomes (140 nm on average) was found by using Einstein's Brownian motion equation, consistent with the size distribution obtained from dynamic light scattering measure-ments. Besides, Gramicidin-encapsulated liposomes were measured using SERS, and statistically signifi-cant differentiation was found in Raman intensities between liposome populations with altering concentra-tions of proteins. This study uniquely measured size distributions of nano-sized liposomes with conven-tional optical tweezers (without plasmonics) and determined the chemical differences between empty and protein encapsulated liposomes with high accuracy using Raman spectroscopy
Kite excision in complicated pilonidal sinuses: A retrospective cohort study of a tissue-sparing technique
Authors: Ünal Özdemir Zehra
Published: September 2023

Background/Aim: Pilonidal sinus (PS) is a benign chronic condition that primarily affects young people and can have a significant impact on their social life and work. Treatment options range from minimally invasive methods to surgical interventions involving wide excision. This study evaluates the outcomes of Kite excision, which aims to preserve healthy tissues, in cases of complicated PS extending along the natal cleft line.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included cases of complicated PS extending along the intergluteal sulcus. Patients with minimally extended PS, sinus openings extending laterally, or patients in whom the defect area was closed using other methods (e.g., rotation flap or Limberg flap) were excluded. Patient data were obtained from medical records and the hospital information system: patient age, gender, body mass index (BMI), length of hospital stay, duration of drainage, follow-up period, presence of flap necrosis or flap edema, wound dehiscence, and presence of seroma, hematoma, or surgical-site infections.
Results: A total of 41 patients were included in the study; five (12%) were female. Twenty-three patients (56%) had recurrent PS; 18 patients (44%) underwent surgery for the first time. The mean age of the cohort was 28.5 years (standard deviation: 5.1 years). The mean BMI of the group was 30.2 kg/m2 (standard deviation: 2.9 kg/m2), and the mean hospital stay was 1.3 days (standard deviation: 0.6 days). Wound dehiscence was observed in two patients (4.9%), and hematoma beneath the flap was observed in one patient (2.4%). Seroma was detected in one patient (2.4%). A surgical-site infection was identified in two patients (4.9%). The overall postoperative complication rate was 14.6%, and recurrence was observed in one patient (2.4%).
Conclusion: Kite excision performed along the natal cleft line in cases of complicated PS is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive procedure that preserves healthy tissues. It is a recommended surgical treatment option in cases of complicated PS with vertical extension, and it will reduce the incidence of recurrence and increase patient comfort.
Modelling the Density of Inflation Using Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity, Skewness, and Kurtosis Models
Authors: Akl Ahmed Doaa
Published: September 2023

The paper aimed at modelling the density of inflation based on time-varying conditional variance, skewness and kurtosis model developed by Leon, Rubio, and Serna (2005) who model higher-order moments as GARCH-type processes by applying a Gram-Charlier series expansion of the normal density function. Additionally, it extended their work by allowing both conditional skewness and kurtosis to have an asymmetry term. The results revealed the significant persistence in conditional variance, skewness and kurtosis which indicate high asymmetry of inflation. Additionally, diagnostic tests reveal that models with nonconstant volatility, skewness and kurtosis are superior to models that keep them invariant. JEL Classification: C13, E31, E37.
Expectativas cambiarias, selección adversa y liquidez
Authors: Melo Jimmy
Published: September 2023

Este artículo evalúa las implicaciones en el corto plazo de las expectativas cambiarias en mercados de crédito, afectados por problemas de selección adversa, y modela un mercado de crédito donde los contratos de deuda son contingentes en el ingreso de los prestatarios. Los activos riesgosos que estos últimos poseen están denominados en moneda extranjera y su valor en libros, estipulado en los contratos de deuda, se traduce usando las expectativas sobre el tipo de cambio basadas en las premisas del análisis técnico. Este artículo muestra que la información pública, generada por la tendencia adversa del tipo de cambio, mueve al mercado de crédito hacia un equilibrio donde la inversión y el crédito se contraen, y definen el espacio para la intervención del gobierno. En este contexto, el gobierno responde a la información generada por la tendencia del tipo de cambio e incrementa el tamaño de programa, a fin de estabilizar las variaciones en la tasa de interés, lo cual evita que la inversión y la liquidez se reduzcan.
Evaluación del cumplimiento de los objetivos de inflación y el papel de las expectativas: evidencia para México, 1995-2012
Authors: Vergara-González Reyna , Gutierrez-Alva Elías Eduardo
Published: September 2023

Después de más de una década de operación de los objetivos de inflación, resulta relevante evaluar sus alcances en relación con las metas inflacionarias establecidas por el Banco de México, y el papel que en dicho proceso han desempeñado las expectativas como ancla nominal de los precios. De manera particular, se contrasta con qué frecuencia el banco se aleja de su objetivo y se investiga sobre la estabilización de las expectativas de inflación en un ambiente de inflación baja y estable, aunque sujeta a choques que generan presiones inflacionarias. La evaluación de estos choques sobre las expectativas de inflación se realiza a través de un modelo VAR. Además, se lleva a cabo un análisis de correlación entre las expectativas inflacionarias y sus valores efectivos, basado en la metodología Rolling Windows. Los resultados sugieren que el grado de asociación entre la inflación efectiva y sus expectativas ha disminuido en el tiempo, y que los efectos de los choques macroeconómicos sobre las expectativas, son menos intensos en el periodo de objetivos de inflación.
Noak helynevek és személynevek
Authors: Dénes György
Published: September 2023

In the 13th–14th-century charters, several settlements or lands called Noah ~ Noach ~ Noak are listed from distinct parts of Hungary, of which the most frequently mentioned one, Noak in Gömör county is discussed in the present paper. Analysis of data appearing in charters and localization of relevant place names taken from inspections of landmarks have proved that this settlement was equivalent to (the territory of) the present-day village of Imola. Noak as a settlement name has its origin in the biblical personal name Noach, which in the Vulgate is given as Noe. In 11th–12th-century Hungary, as Christianity was spread mostly by German missionaries, Noah, the original form of the biblical Hebrew name, still in current use in German and English language areas, had become established. As a result of regular Hungarian sound changes, this finally survived as Noak. This form, not recognized by Hungarian priests educated on the basis of the Vulgate, later acquired an intrusive v and changed into Novák. This happened to be identical with the most frequent Hungarian family name of foreign origin, meaning ‘new man’ in the languages of the Slavic ethnic groups then living in the territory of Hungary.