bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wettbewerbsrechtliche Grenzen kantonaler Spitalsubventionen für gemein-wirtschaftliche Leistungen
Authors: Rütsche Bernhard
Published: September 2023

Um das wirtschaftliche Überleben ihrer Spitäler zu sichern, gewähren die Kantone unter dem Titel «gemeinwirtschaftliche Leistungen (GWL)» in grossem Umfang Subventionen ausserhalb der obligatorischen Krankenpflegeversicherung. Solche Spitalsubventionen sind dann problematisch, wenn sie nicht allen öffentlichen und privaten Spitälern mit Versorgungsaufträgen in vergleichbarer Weise offenstehen. Der vorliegende Beitrag fragt danach, inwiefern kantonalen Spitalsubventionen durch rechtsstaatliche Gebote und wettbewerbsrechtliche Vorgaben, insbesondere den Grundsatz der Wettbewerbsneutralität, Grenzen gesetzt sind.

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Afin d'assurer la survie économique de leurs hôpitaux, les cantons allouent à grande échelle des subventions nommées « prestations d'intérêt général (PIG) ». Versées en dehors de l'assurance obligatoire des soins, de telles subventions s'avèrent problématiques lorsqu'elles ne sont pas octroyées de manière comparable à tous les hôpitaux, publics ou privés, assumant des mandats de soins. Le présent article examine dans quelles mesures les subventions hospitalières canton­ ales sont limitées par les impératifs de l'État de droit et les prescriptions du droit de la concurrence, en particulier par le principe de la neutralité concurrentielle.
Research on classification and navigational risk factors of intelligent ship
Authors:   Navigation College, Dalian Maritime University, Zhang Wenjun , Zhang Yingjun
Published: September 2023

Based on combing the concept and development of intelligent ship, this paper brings forward the summary and classification of intelligent ships proposed by different institutions, and the main classification schemes are compared accordingly. Then one of these classification schemes is selected to study what are the key navigational risks under each grading level, with a detailed analysis of these risk factors. Finally, the index system of navigational risk factors for intelligent ships under different classification standards is constructed to lay a foundation for a further study of intelligent ship safe navigation, and at the same time avoid some risk factors in advance for the maritime management department, ship management companies, and ship design and research institutes.
Predictive power of economic-based performance indicators on shareholder value: Evidence from South African listed firms
Authors: P. Maculuve Dinis , A. Obalade Adefemi
Published: September 2023

Financial statements are often number intensive, and determining the importance and relevance of these numbers from the perspective of investors and equity holders is paramount. However, empirical studies concerning the correlation between several accounting and economic-based indicators with shareholder returns have yielded contradictory results. Additionally, considering the relatively limited studies on economic-based indicators such as refined economic value-added and economic value-added momentum, this study evaluated the predictive power of refined economic value added, economic value-added momentum, and economic value added (economic-based indicators), along with traditional accounting-based indicators such as return on equity and earnings per share on the shareholders' returns. The study employed fixed-effect instrumental variable regression and panel quantile regression techniques to examine 49 non-financial companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from 2007 to 2021. Overall, the results showed that economic value added is a significant negative predictor of shareholder returns, while refined economic value-added is a positive determinant. In addition, the refined economic value-added coefficient remains positive, with the impact increasing across the conditional quantiles. This study concludes that refined economic value-added provides a superior and realistic determinant of shareholder value on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange compared to other measures.
NEGATIVE TREND IN THE POSITIONING OF WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS
Authors:   University “Haxhi Zeka’’, Pec/Pejë, Kosovo, A. Dzogovic Suada , Cucovic Anita ,   University “Haxhi Zeka’’, Pec/Pejë, Kosovo
Published: September 2023

Over the past decade, many studies have been conducted on the ethical aspects of gender equality in international business negotiations. Research shows that, despite women’s success in solving global negotiation challenges, their participation is still limited. And while this influence may not be direct, it should be noted that women are generally considered less good negotiators than their male counterparts. In this sense, through analyzing theoretical discourse, this article examines the contemporary practice of business negotiation. The goal is to point out the (un)ethical continuity of the gender division of labor, whereby gender should not prejudge the individual, but rather his negotiation abilities. As the existing scientific literature requires further multidisciplinary research, we believe this article will contribute to a better understanding of the importance of ethical harmony of gender equality as the best strategy and practice for negotiating parties in international business negotiations.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ENSURING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS: A STUDY ON THE INTERSECTION OF COMMUNICATION AND CHILD RIGHTS
Authors:   Faculty of Applied Media, Fujairah Women’s Campus, Higher Colleges of Technology, Fujairah, UAE, Tankosic Mirjana , Grbic Ana ,   College of Social Work, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: September 2023

This research paper examines the relationship between communication and child rights. Effective communication is crucial for ensuring that children’s rights are protected and promoted. Through communication, children are able to express their views and needs, which is key to realizing their right to freedom of expression and participation. Communication also plays a critical role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. When children are able to communicate with trusted individuals, they can report any illegal actions and protect themselves from further harm. In education, communication is essential for realizing children’s right to education. When children have the opportunity to communicate with their teachers and other school community members, they can learn in a better environment and actively engage in the learning process. The paper is realized in accordance with the communication which is essential for realizing children’s rights in various areas and it is important to provide children with opportunities to communicate and express themselves.
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE ON THEIR FINANCIAL PLANNING BEHAVIOUR
Authors:   Department of Business Management, Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka” Peja, Kosovo, Morina Fisnik , Ahmeti Besfort ,   Department of Business Management, Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka” Peja, Kosovo, Nikqi Liridona ,   Department of Business Management, Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka” Peja, Kosovo
Published: September 2023

This study analyses financial education and its impact on the behavior of young people in Kosovo during their financial planning. It also provides a theoretical overview of financial education, financial planning, and financial experiences. The study was conducted using quantitative methods, with primary data collected through an online questionnaire. The statistical tests used are MANOVA, ANOVA, Paired T-Test, the Chi-square test for goodnessof-fit, and factorial and reliability analysis. We find that the level of education has a positive effect on money management and the creation of a personal financial plan; employment status and sources of income have an essential impact on controlling the financial situation; financial experience has a positive effect on making personal financial decisions. All empirical analyses are original and based on the authors’ calculations through econometric models and other research methods. We highlight the importance of financial education in schools.
A CASE STUDY ON TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE THROUGH MOVIES TO STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Faculty of Philology, University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren, Jusufi Jasmin , Jusufi Senad ,   Ph.D. student at the Department of Languages and Cultures, New Bulgarian University, Montevideo Str. Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: September 2023

Learning English is a must nowadays, especially for students pursuing higher education and aspiring for a presence on the international stage. There are many methods of teaching English as a foreign language. This case study focuses on the use of audiovisual material in particular movies and photographs as a method to master English language communication skills. In the current world, students must develop appreciable English language comprehension and communication skills to peruse international literature and find ways to express their opinions at the academic level. This study is conducted with the first year bachelor students of three different faculties at the University of Prizren using quantitative and qualitative methods. A carefully designed online questionnaire, as well as interviews, are the main research methods. Findings prove that using videos and photos as teaching materials during English communication classes sparked students’ interest to engage in discussion and as the matter of fact they have improved their overall English skills, especially improved their confidence in expressing their ideas in English.
ADDICTION AND RECOVERY: DIGITAL GAMES AS DEVICES FOR COGNITIVE REPAIRMENT
Authors:   Department of English, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India, Darvenkumar T. , Rajasekaran W. Christopher ,   Department of English, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
Published: September 2023

In recent years, digital games have evolved into a worldwide form of entertainment that captivates individuals of all ages. This game addiction has made people less active and less social, which could be harmful to both their mental and physical health. Paradoxically, the very innovation that involves addiction has also emerged as a powerful tool for cognitive repair and recovery. In this research, qualitative methods were used. The qualitative study results came from a wide range of secondary sources, such as medical research articles, academic psychology journal articles, medical blogs, and previous theses. This study looks into the reasons for game addiction as well as the role of digital games in cognitive repair and addiction recovery. The study’s findings indicate that gaming addiction has a damaging effect on people’s mental and physical health. Integrating digital games as a supporting tool for cognitive repair during addiction recovery will be a promising approach to produce effective results.
Developing a real-time self-organizing algorithm for irrigation planning of rapeseed cultivation
Authors: Dai Yunzhong , Chen Kuan-yu
Published: September 2023

Sustainable planning of water allocation in the agricultural sector requires attention to soil, plant, climate and their limitations. This study was conducted in order to develop a real-time framework for simulating soil–water balance in the root zone, crop growth curve and irrigation planning of rapeseed cultivation in Henan Province, China during a cropping season from March to October 2022. Simulation of production functions with field information calibration at daily time step was developed to accurately estimate the simulation of crop growth and soil water balance. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is incorporated as an efficient tool to evaluate the water productivity as objective function in a self-organizing framework. Choosing the appropriate planting date for rapeseed cultivation at the beginning of the growing season was evaluated to increase the use of precipitation for canopy cover growth and thus reduce irrigation water consumption. The results showed that the proposed model increased water productivity by 23% as the objective function, and evaporation from the soil surface decreased by 16%. The maximum difference between the irrigation depth in the optimal and existing strategies was 41 mm in the germination stages until the seed-filling stage, which caused a decrease in final biomass and plant transpiration.
Facile fabrication of organic superhydrophobic corn silk-derived cellulose acetate nanofiber for the effective sequestration of oil from oil–water mixture
Authors: R Sivashankar , K Anand Kishore
Published: September 2023

Oil spills and subsequent cleanup by oil–water separation remain a global concern. For the first time, corn silk-derived cellulose acetate (CSCA) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) composite nanofiber are reported to create a superhydrophobic oil–water sequestration membrane. CA : PAN solutions with various PAN concentrations were evaluated for viscosity and conductivity. A CSCA nanofiber membrane was fabricated through electrospinning, which was superhydrophobic and oleophilic in water. Scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis/differential scanning calorimetry were used to analyze the membrane's morphological features. CSCA nanofibers formed a highly spherical bead with a maximum contact angle of 156° (>120°) in pure water solutions, demonstrating their superhydrophobicity. This study found that membranes can remove oil from oil–water mixtures and emulsions, as gravity is the only force required for propelling the system. Mineral oil had the highest oil sorption capability (908%), while toluene had the lowest (664%). For mineral oil–water mixtures, the CSCA membrane has the greatest separation flux at a maximum of 442 L/m2/h and the best separation efficiency at up to 99.67%. These findings provide strong support for using an as-prepared CSCA nanofiber membrane as a viable reusable oil sorbent in oil spill cleaning.
El emprendimiento universitario desde un enfoque sistémico
Authors: Orozco-Castillo Elvis , Jiménez-Sierra Devinso , Acuña-Ortigoza Marianella
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación es desarrollada en las universidades del departamento del Magdalena, Colombia, con el propósito de conocer las características del sistema emprendedor universitario. La episteme es sistémica, con un tipo de investigación descriptivo, con el que se hizo trabajo de campo de corte transversal al realizar 25 entrevistas a docentes de emprendimiento de las diferentes universidades de la ciudad. El método sistémico apoyado por los componentes hermenéuticos arroja que los ecosistemas de emprendimiento universitarios en Santa Marta son abiertos, determinísticos, simples, con poca interacción entre sus elementos y con apariencia de entropía no relacionada con el desgaste del sistema, sino con los sistemas de emprendimiento incipientes. En cuanto a la homeostasis, de los ecosistemas universitarios del departamento del Magdalena, a excepción del Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA), son pocos los que presentan esta condición y no logran ponerse al servicio de los emprendedores del departamento. Por último, la autopoyesis de los sistemas de emprendimiento universitarios no generan los ingresos necesarios para ser autosostenibles y reproducibles.
Los tres roles de la mujer rural en el desarrollo de los territorios; productivo, reproductivo y comunitario
Authors: Zabala-Murillo María Alejandra , Lobo-Anaya Keila Paola , Vargas-Prieto Amanda
Published: September 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar el rol de la mujer rural en el departamento del Magdalena. Para tal fin, se adoptó la metodología cualitativa con un diseño de tipo narrativo y se realizó triangulación a través de los diarios de campo, los talleres en los grupos focales y las historias de vida. Como resultado, se encontró que las mujeres participantes ejercen los tres roles de la mujer rural. El nivel educativo se relacionó con la forma en que las mujeres ejercieron su maternidad. A nivel socioeconómico, el ejercicio del rol reproductivo se dificulta cuando las mujeres son jefas de hogar, en cuyo caso el rol inicia como una necesidad y no como una proyección de vida. En cuanto a las condiciones laborales, se detectó discriminación basada en género, una baja representación de las mujeres en los procesos de toma de decisiones dentro del proceso productivo y una creciente vinculación de mujeres dentro del sector bananero del departamento del Magdalena.
Crecimiento económico y mortalidad infantil: un análisis espacio – temporal en Colombia
Authors: Barrios-Bueno Paula Andrea , Polo-Carrillo Emilia María Polo-Carrillo , Arias-Aragonés Francisco José , Marrugo-Arnedo Carlos Alberto
Published: September 2023

Este documento explora la relación entre la mortalidad de niños de 1 y 5 años y el producto interno bruto (PIB) por habitante en Colombia entre 2007 y 2018. Se usaron mapas coropléticos bivariados, con el fin de representar la asociación entre las variables en cuestión a nivel espacial. Se encontró que la interacción entre las variables de salud infantil y crecimiento económico es heterogénea, pero que existen brechas regionales e interdepartamentales que deben ser atendidas. Además, se observó que estas disparidades persisten durante el periodo estudiado, aunque hay una reducción generalizada de la mortalidad infantil. Se recomienda dirigir políticas públicas a aumentar el equipamiento de las instalaciones hospitalarias para la atención materno infantil de las poblaciones que más lo requieren, ampliar el acceso a hospitales en los territorios en donde se necesite atención y garantizar la calidad del servicio sanitario para las personas adscritas al régimen subsidiado de salud, sobre todo en los departamentos rezagados del país.
Influence of Military Logistics to the Environment of Military Areas: Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects. Case Study from the Czech Republic
Authors: Lípa Jan , Rozenský Ladislav , Camara Aly Hawa
Published: September 2023

This article deals with the influence of military logistics on the environment in the districts of the Czech Republic. There were ten military districts on the territory of the Czech Republic, i.e., areas that served exclusively the needs of the defenseof the state. Currently, six of them areabolished. Other military districts, on the other hand, are still active - these are the areas of Boletice, Březina, HradištěandLibavá. Using the example of Boletice, this article shows the positive and negative effects on the environment and also considers some social and ethical questions from the perspective of the social aspect of ethics, in relation to social needs and environmentalism. In its discussion, this thesis also reflects on the need for social dialogue and environmental education of the population. Similar conditions as in Boletice, with preserved biodiversity and environment, also have other active districts. As a result, a number of protected areas and localities could be created within them. This work shows that, as a result of the past steps of the Czech policy, the districts are islands of biodiversity, and the negative effects of the training activities did not affect them to a greater extent, and that the civil workers of the districts and the residents who are adjacent to them, thanks to environmental education, have voluntarily adopted an ethical and social consensus and accepted some of the limitations that life in this place brings.
Are Polish Kindergartens Ready for The Outdoors? The State of (Im)maturity of the Polish Educational System and its Selected Members for Outdoor Education
Authors: Łoboda Hanna
Published: September 2023

As human beings, we are moving dramatically away from nature, which results in negative consequences for both mental and physical health. Highly developed countries see a special need to restore contact with nature as early as possible (Simonienko 2021, 74). Are Polish kindergartens also ready to provide children with education in nature? This article aims to describe the regulations of the educational law related to outdoor education in Polish kindergartens and to present the offer of educating teachers of early childhood education in the field of outdoor education at universities in Poland. Outdoor education is a term that does not have a clear equivalent in Polish. Depending on the translation and understanding, we can attribute different origins and meanings to it. The article presents terminological inaccuracies regarding outdoor education in Poland. The functioning of the education system is based on the activities performed by teachers, working both with the students and (indirectly) with parents. The last part of the text presents a description of selected attitudes of parents and children attending a forest kindergarten towards outdoor education.
Recent Advances in the Light-assisted Synthesis of Ring Junction Nitrogen
Heterocycles
Authors: Kumar Periasamy Vinoth , Aravindraj Kumar , Madhumitha Gunabalan , Roopan Selvaraj Mohana
Published: September 2023

Nitrogen ring junction heterocycles play a crucial role in synthetic organic chemistry
due to their remarkable activity. The fused nitrogen ring junction compounds are abundant in
nature; they have excellent biological activity and are used against various health issues. To
make selective nitrogen ring junction products from the nitrogen ring junction heterocycles, expensive
chemicals and catalysts, like expensive transition metal complexes and metal composites,
are required. To neglect the drawbacks of conventional synthesis methods like long reaction
times, by-product formation, lower selectivity, and low yields, an alternative of nonconventional
light-mediated techniques can be opted for. The light source uses a radical mechanism
that reduces by-product formation, provides a regio-selective product, increases yield, decreases
reaction time, is cost-effective, and does not require special catalysts or chemicals. There are a variety of
light sources, viz., UV, visible, IR, laser, and X-ray. The UV, visible light, white, green, and blue LED light sources
are widely used in the photochemical method. This review emphasizes the light-mediated synthesis of nitrogen-ring
junction heterocyclic compounds.
Clinical Analysis of Bacterial Infection Characteristics in Lymphoma
Patients with High-dose Chemotherapy Combined with Autologous Hematopoietic
Stem Cell Transplantation-A Single-Centered Retrospective Study
Authors: Sun Dan-Hui , Mei Di , Yao Xiao-Qin , Rong Yi-Hui , Wang Gui-Qiang
Published: September 2023

Background:

High-dose chemotherapy combined with autologous hematopoietic stem
cell transplantation (HDT/AHSCT) is used to treat lymphoma. Although AHSCT has made considerable
strides and become safer, HDT-AHSCT infection continues to be a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality associated with transplantation.

Objective:

To characterise pathogenic bacterial infections in HDT/AHSCT-treated lymphoma patients.
The prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms and the timing of foci after transplantation,
along with bloodstream infection (BSI) risk factors, can help determine the need for empirical antibiotics
after AHSCT.

Methods:

We retrospectively analyzed 133 lymphoma patients treated by HDT/AHSCT from April
2017 to October 2021 at Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China. We analyzed their
clinical characteristics, microbiological distribution characteristics, and BSI risk factors in detail.

Results:

In order, intestinal infection (56 cases), BSI (17 cases), pulmonary (12 cases), upper respiratory
tract (5 cases), and perianal (4 cases) were the most common locations of infection after
HDT/AHSCT. The infection sites yielded 92 putative pathogenic pathogens, with bacteria predominating
(61.96%), fungi (28.26%), viruses (5.43%), and mycoplasma (4.35%). Gram-negative bacteria
(GNB) strains outnumbered gram-positive bacteria (GPB) strains (73.68%). Two strains of Escherichia
coli produced extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and one strain of carbapenem-resistant
enterobacteriaceae (CRE). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) had one strain.
BSI was caused by Escherichia coli (82.35%), Intestinal mucositis (23.52%), and catheter-associated
infections (11.76%). Age, CD34, pretreatment regimen, antibiotic regimen, and past chemotherapeutic
agent lung damage were BSI risk variables in univariate analysis. CD34 and past chemotherapeutic
drug lung damage were the primary causes of BSI after HDT/AHSCT for lymphoma.

Conclusion:

High-dose chemotherapy combined with autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
(HDT/AHSCT) is used to treat lymphoma. Although AHSCT has made considerable
strides and become safer, HDT-AHSCT infection continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality associated with transplantation.
ARL15 and its Multiple Disease Association: Emerging Functions and
Potential Therapeutic Application
Authors: Saini Manisha , Anand Varnita , Sharma Aditya , Pandey Anuj , Thelma Bittianda Kuttapa , Kundu Suman
Published: September 2023

ARL15 is a member of the RAS superfamily of small GTPases and is associated with several
metabolic traits, including increased risk of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and lipid metabolism
disorders. The ARL15 gene encodes for an uncharacterized small GTP binding protein. Its precise
role in human physiology remains unknown, but several genetic association studies have recognized
different variants in this gene to be statistically associated with numerous traits and complex diseases.
Here, we provided the unique features of ARL15 small G protein, its association with varied metabolic
and lifestyle diseases, its function in vesicular and lipid trafficking, and its binding partners. We
outlined this protein as a promising and emerging therapeutic target to combat metabolic disorders
like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. The review provides a comprehensive
description of the current advancements in ARL15 research with a perspective that focused research
will position this small GTPase as a viable target for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Inflammatory Cytokines in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnostic Challenges,
Pathogenic Mechanisms and their Role in Depression and Management
Authors: Sharma Ayushi , Goel Anjana
Published: September 2023

Depression being a common comorbidity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is found to be responsible
for the reduction in the lifespan of the sufferer along with the compromised quality of
life. The study quoted below highlights the pathogenic pathways, the frequency of RA along with
its impact on patients, thus, raising awareness about the concerned topic. It is found that the
chances and frequency of developing depression are 2-3 times higher in patients with RA in comparison
to the general population. For such studies, self-reported questionnaires along with proper
screening of inclusion and exclusion criteria have been employed which helped in a better comparative
study of the topic. As per a report from a meta-analysis, 16.8% of patients with RA have been
observed to develop severe depression. According to recent research in the related field, the hypothesis
of the role of immune-mediated processes and their role in brain networks and inflammation
has been found to be engaged in the progression and pathophysiology of depression in patients
with RA. Autoimmune mechanisms and cytokines are found to play an essential role in coordination
for initiating and sustaining the disorder. Involvement of IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-α has been
studied and analysed widely. A number of studies have shown a connection between depression
and RA-related physical impairment, fatigue, and increased pain. Higher mortality, reduced treatment
compliance, and more comorbidities effects increased suicide risk. It is also found that depression
along with RA leads to hospitalizations, which in turn increase the cost of care for the patient.
Hence, it could be stated that the study of depression in RA can be an important marker for the progression
of RA and its prognosis. The latest treatment strategies for RA include management of
symptoms and early disorder treatment The current review aims to investigate and bring the links
between RA and its symptoms into the limelight, including the psycho-social, physiological, and
neurological aspects along with their molecular mechanism, for a better discernment of the topic
for the readers.
Recent Patents on Particle Wettability Measurement and Improvement
Authors: Jin Fanbo , Wang Songquan , Yang Daolong , Yu Lu , Wang Kaijun , Xia Youtao
Published: September 2023

Background:

As the coal mining industry becomes more mechanized, it leads to a large number of coal dust particles suspended in the air, polluting the surrounding environment, accompanied by an increase in fine-grained low-rank coal particles and a low recovery rate of a large amount of organic matter in the particles, wasting resources.

Objective:

The study of particle wettability can have an impact on spray dust reduction and particle flotation efficiency. By adjusting the hydrophilicity of coal powder particles, the generation of suspended coal dust can be effectively suppressed. By adding surfactants, the flotation separation efficiency of coal particles can be improved.

Method:

This article introduces the measurement method of particle wetting properties and methods to improve the wetting properties of particles, providing a reference for studying the wetting properties of particles

Results:

The measurement of particle wetting properties is more accurate, simple, and convenient. Improving the wetting properties of particles by adding additives has significant implications for later dust reduction and particle flotation.

Conclusion:

This thesis provides an important basis for studying the wettability of particles, modifying the wettability and hydrophilicity of particles, providing specific guidance for improving the wettability of particles for spray dust reduction and particle flotation, and greatly improving industrial production efficiency.
Chromatographic Development and Validation of High-performance Thin
Layer Chromatography Method for Concurrent Estimation of
Azelnidipine and S (-) Metoprolol Succinate in Bulk and Tablets
Authors: Ganorkar Saylee , Bhavsar Aditya , Sakpal Pramod , Khiste Rahul
Published: September 2023

Background:

Azelnidipine a calcium channel blocker belongs to BCS class II and S (-)
Metoprolol Succinate belongs to BCS class I. The ever-increasing number of drugs and their
combinations in the market leads to the need for the development of analytical methods for their
quality control.

Objective:

For the concurrent detection of Azelnidipine (AZEL)and S (-) Metoprolol Succinate
(MTS) in bulk and pharmaceutical combination dosage form, a simple, selective, and accurate
high-performance thin layer chromatographic technique was developed and validated. To
determine the stability of formulation in various conditions force degradation studies were carried
out as per ICH Q1 guidelines.

Method:

The stationary phase for the method was silica gel 60F 254 (10X10) precoated aluminium
plates for HPTLC. Toluene: Ethyl acetate: Methanol: GAA were the solvents of the solvent system
(6:2:2:0.1 v/v/v/v).

Result:

A compact spot for both azelnidipine and metoprolol succinate was detected in the system
(Rf = 0.66 and 0.22, respectively). Utilizing the absorbance mode at 236 nm, densitometric
measurement of Azelnidipine and S (-) Metoprolol Succinate was performed. Linear regression
analysis results for the calibration plots showed good linear relationships with R2 values of 0.9997
and 0.9992 for peak areas in the concentration range 200-1000 ng per spot for Azelnidipine and
with respect to peak areas in the concentration range 200-1000 ng per spot for S (-) Metoprolol
Succinate. Precision, recovery, and robustness of the method were validated as per ICH guidelines.
In alkaline conditions, major degradation of S (-) Metoprolol succinate was observed. Azelnidipine
showed major degradation in acidic conditions.

Conclusion:

A statistical study demonstrated that the method is accurate, precise, and selective for
the estimation of metoprolol and azelnidipine. From the results of forced degradation studies, it is
concluded that formulation has sufficient stability in various stress conditions.
Apologies and Feelings of Guilt for Actual and Nonexistent Sexual
Impropriety
Authors: Drouin Michelle , O’Connor Kimberly W. , Machette Anthony , Poronsky Bradley , Harrison Annalise
Published: September 2023

Aims:

In this study, we examined the prevalence of apologies and predictors (i.e., empathy,
guilt, and psychopathy) of apologies for actual or asserted sexual impropriety in experimental
scenarios.

Background:

Our goal was to determine the extent to which a workplace sexual harassment scenario
differed from an interpersonal (non-workplace) sexual scenario in terms of the extent to which
apologies were elicited and the personal characteristics that predicted apologies in each situational
context.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to better understand the motivations for apologies in scenarios
wherein the actor was or was not at fault.

Method:

Participants (N = 643) responded via text-based responses to one of two vignettes— one
involving workplace sexual harassment and the other involving cheating on an intimate partner. Participants
were recruited from both introductory psychology classes at a Midwestern University (n =
447) and from Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (n = 196).

Result:

This study confirms that many people apologize for alleged sexual impropriety regardless of
fault. However, we also found that people who did not commit sexual acts are less likely to apologize
in a work scenario and more likely to apologize in an intimate partner cheating scenario.

Conclusion:

This study highlights how complex apologies can be regarding both true and false assertions
of sexual impropriety. It also demonstrates the importance of situational and relationship
contexts in predicting apologies and emotional responses.
“Make in India” through PPP for IT Industry:IT Independence of Indian Economy
Authors: Gupta Aditya Kumar , Gupta Chakit
Published: September 2023

Asian Countries are emerging independent countries and are rapidly occupying good share in world economy. India will be second largest economy after China in next one or two decades because of its young population, comparatively low dependency ratio, healthy savings and investment rates. The long term growth prospective of the Indian economy is positive due to adoption of import substitution. Due to favorable scenario of young population and healthy savings; government of India has chosen import based strategies to promote industrialization through “Make in India”. However possibilities for software product development; through “Make in India” is still in infancy and have a small dot on the big canvas. India is a major exporter of ITservices; this is the fastest-growing part of the economy, which is used to maintaining import export balance. The growth in the ITsector is based on specialization, and availability of a large pool of low-cost, highly skilled workers matched by demand from global customers. One advantage is India's service cost; that is, approximately 3-4 times cheaper than other countries, and it is USP(Unique Selling Proposition) in the global market. The efficiency of Indian ITprofessional is limited to software consultancy project or business process management (BPM) services, because the private sector companies are mostly based on the business strategy for revenues generation. They are hiring talented persons from India and providing their services to overseas clients at a relatively cheaper rate. In the entrepreneur point of view, the service providing route would be less risky and quicker to earn profits, than building a software product based company. Aventure capitalists perspective also advocates investing in low risk and better rewarding project and therefore, IT-service sector is more reasonable than software development. The ITindependence in India could be reached by establishing R&D agencies through PPPunder Make in India project. This paper critically discuses factors hindering establishment of R&D labs through PPPfor Software and Hardware Startup in India. The manuscript strongly advocates the need of Research Labs under Public Private Participation
An Analysis of Microfinance in Kashmir
Authors: Shawl Sana
Published: September 2023

One of the most important objectives of development planning in India is poverty alleviation. Various approaches to alleviate poverty have been undertaken by the Government of India. The agenda for financial inclusion involves creating specific environment through which the poor across the country have open, safe, secure and affordable access to various financial products. Microfinanceis one such strategy for inclusive growth, which can be explained as provision of financial services such as loans, savings, insurance, financial literacy, etc. Those who promote the concept of microfinance as an inclusive development tool believe that such unrestricted access will help in poverty alleviation and uniform growth. Various steps have been taken in this direction since Independence by Government, Financial Institutions, Microfinance Institutions, and NGOs which include SHG-Bank Linkage Programme as one such initiative.Microfinance in J&K is still in its initial stage; from the formal sources like Public Sector Commercial Banks, District Cooperative Societies, Regional Rural Banks and Private Sector Commercial Banks, which provide microfinance services to few thousand SHGs formed in theState and it is in this direction that the present study has been undertaken in Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir accounts for 1.04 percent of the total population of India but its contribution to the national income is mere 0.7 percent. In this backdrop, micro finance has emerged as one of the tools in Jammu and Kashmir State for poverty mitigation against economic backwardness and political turmoil being witnessed over two decades now. The study attempts to assess the role of microfinance in Kashmir with emphasis on analyzing the performance of Self Help Groups in terms of growth, employment, improvement in living standards and so on. The study shows that microfinance has played a positive role in the valley. In Jammu and Kashmir, microfinance plays an important role in women empowerment of the poor and widows but a lot more needs to be done in this direction
Managing a Multi-Generational workforce: A Review
Authors: Anshul Ankita , Pathak Pramod
Published: September 2023

In the present times, the face of the workplace appears to have changed in a big way. The typical workplace of today witnesses a new form of diversity that is Generational Diversity. It has all the three working generations namely Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y co-existing, each contributing in its own way to the organization. As the attitudes, expectations, aspirations, values and behavioral moorings of these diverse generations are different the difficulties of their working together side by side under one roof is being faced by the organization. With The advent of generation Y and the fast pace of retirement of Baby Boomers the issues of knowledge and skill management has cropped up in the workplace and posing challenges to human resource managers and practitioners. Academic research relating to intergenerational skill and knowledge gap and its implications are rather scanty. In this changing workplace demographics scenario, the employers are finding it difficult to hire employees with relevant skills, knowledge and experience in light of the rapid changes in the technology and workplace practices. There is an urgent need to focus on this issue so that the intergenerational workplace diversities get addressed effectively. The present article is a review paper that seeks to examine the relevant issues arising out of this situation and provide suggestions for bridging the skill gap among the various generations working together
Social Entrepreneurship in India- An Overview
Authors: Singh Chetna
Published: September 2023

Social entrepreneurs are the person who identifies the social problems and try to resolve it with various innovative ways thus trying to bring a social change. Social entrepreneurship is gaining popularity worldwide and attracting interest among academicians and researchers. Social entrepreneurship is generally defined as “an Entrepreneurial activity with an embedded social purpose”. Socialentrepreneurshipisbasicallyanactofrecognisingthesocialproblemandbyusingthe entrepreneurial principles try to manage a social venture so as to achieve a desired social change. Social Entrepreneurship is becoming popular because development of any nation is depends upon how social problems is handled. For developing nations like India it is very important to uplift the condition of bottom ofpyramidandsocialentrepreneurshipislikeavaccinationforthisproblemsinceitinvolves underdeveloped and unprivileged groups of the society.Though, social entrepreneurship is gaining popularity, it has to face various challenges at the same time. The objective of the paper is to study the meaning of social entrepreneurship and the various challenges faced by them while serving for the welfare of the society.
Zakres działań kuratorów sądowych realizowanych w ramach nadzorów jako samoistnych środków wychowawczych nad nieletnimi w świetle przepisów prawnych
Authors: Zaremba Katarzyna
Published: September 2023

Przestępczość i demoralizacja nieletnich budzi niepokój społeczny wielu środowisk. Prawnym i czynnościowym remedium na to zjawisko jest instytucja kuratora sądowego. W ostatnim czasie w polskim prawie wprowadzono nowe regulacje postępowania wobec nieletnich. Celem artykułu jest opis zakresu działań kuratorów sądowych wobec nieletnich w świetle obowiązujących przepisów prawnych. Przedstawiono statystyczny obraz demoralizacji i przestępczości nieletnich oraz zakres działań kuratorów. Posłużono się metodą analizy literatury i przepisów prawnych (desk research), oraz analizą danych statystycznych. Okazało się, że skala przestępczości nieletnich ma tendencję malejącą, a zadania kuratorów sądowych charakter komplementarny.
Rola aktywności młodzieży ukraińskiej - uchodźców wojennych w rozwoju ich tożsamości kulturowej. Doświadczenia ukraińskich uczniów szkoły średniej
Authors: Lisowska Kinga
Published: September 2023

W artykule skupiono się na określeniu roli działalności uchodźców ukraińskich – młodzieży w wieku 17-19 lat – na rzecz ukraińskiej tożsamości kulturowej. Za pośrednictwem wywiadów indywidualnych zebrano materiał, który pozwolił na: skategoryzowanie przedsięwzięć podejmowanych przez badanych w środowisku szkolnym, domowym i w grupie rówieśniczej, sprzyjających rozpowszechnianiu świadomości ukraińskiej wspólnoty kulturowej; określenie ich oczekiwań w zakresie rozwoju ich tożsamości. W wyniku badań stwierdzono, że aktywności reprezentowane przez badanych są jednym z głównych determinantów rozwoju tożsamości kulturowej młodych wojennych uchodźców ukraińskich.
An IMEX-based approach for the pricing of equity warrants under fractional Brownian motion models
Authors: Chen Wenting , Jiang Xiaoying
Published: September 2023

In this paper, the pricing of equity warrants under a class of fractional Brownian motion models is investigated numerically. By establishing a new nonlinear partial differential equation (PDE) system governing the price in terms of the observable stock price, we solve the pricing system effectively by a robust implicit-explicit numerical method. This is fundamentally different from the documented methods, which first solve the price with respect to the firm value analytically, by assuming that the volatility of the firm is constant, and then compute the price with respect to the stock price and estimate the firm volatility numerically. It is shown that the proposed method is stable in the maximum-norm sense. Furthermore, a sharp theoretical error estimate for the current method is provided, which is also verified numerically. Numerical examples suggest that the current method is efficient and can produce results that are, overall, closer to real market prices than other existing approaches. A great advantage of the current method is that it can be extended easily to price equity warrants under other complicated models.
 
doi: 10.1017/S1446181123000159
A Series of Personalized Virtual Light Therapy Interventions for Fatigue: Feasibility Randomized Crossover Trial for N-of-1 Treatment (Preprint)
Authors: Butler Mark , D’Angelo Stefani , Ahn Heejoon , Chandereng Thevaa , Miller Danielle , Perrin Alexandra , Romain Anne-Marie N , Scatoni Ava , Friel Ciaran P , Cheung Ying-Kuen , Davidson Karina W
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms treated in primary care and can lead to deficits in mental health and functioning. Light therapy can be an effective treatment for symptoms of fatigue; however, the feasibility, scalability, and individual-level heterogeneity of light therapy for fatigue are unknown.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a series of personalized (N-of-1) interventions for the virtual delivery of bright light (BL) therapy and dim light (DL) therapy versus usual care (UC) treatment for fatigue in 60 participants.

METHODS

Participants completed satisfaction surveys comprising the System Usability Scale (SUS) and items assessing satisfaction with the components of the personalized trial. Symptoms of fatigue were measured using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) daily, PROMIS weekly, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) questionnaires delivered 3 times daily. Comparisons of fatigue between the BL, DL, and UC treatment periods were conducted using generalized linear mixed model analyses between participants and generalized least squares analyses within individual participants.

RESULTS

Participants rated the usability of the personalized trial as acceptable (average SUS score=78.9, SD 15.6), and 92% (49/53) of those who completed satisfaction surveys stated that they would recommend the trial to others. The levels of fatigue symptoms measured using the PROMIS daily fatigue measure were lower or improved in the BL (B=−1.63, 95% CI −2.63 to −0.63) and DL (B=−1.44, 95% CI −2.50 to −0.38) periods relative to UC. The treatment effects of BL and DL on the PROMIS daily measure varied among participants. Similar findings were demonstrated for the PROMIS weekly and EMA measures of fatigue symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS

The participant scores on the SUS and satisfaction surveys suggest that personalized N-of-1 trials of light therapy for fatigue symptoms are both feasible and acceptable. Both interventions produced significant (P<.05) reductions in participant-reported PROMIS and EMA fatigue symptoms relative to UC. However, the heterogeneity of these treatment effects across participants indicated that the effect of light therapy was not uniform. This heterogeneity along with high ratings of usability and satisfaction support the use of personalized N-of-1 research designs in evaluating the effect of light therapy on fatigue for each patient. Furthermore, the results of this trial provide additional support for the use of a series of personalized N-of-1 research trials.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04707846; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04707846