bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uncertainties and Dynamic Connectedness Among Sectors: A Case of the USA, India, France, Germany and Russia
Authors: Mishra Ashok Kumar , Panda Pradiptarathi , Pradhan Subhendu Kumar , Panda Ajaya Kumar , Smark Ciorstan
Published: May 2024

This study examines the connectedness among the sectoral indices for the USA, India, France, Germany and Russia stock markets pre and post-COVID-19. We use the Diebold and Yilmaz spillover index to examine the study's objectives. This study finds that volatility spillover is higher during COVID-19 than before COVID-19. In addition, the volatility transmission across the sectors demonstrated mixed results regarding net volatility receivers and transmitters. However, the degree of transmission is higher for the net volatility receivers than for the net volatility transmitters. This study will help policymakers draft related policies to immunise their economy and market from spillover contagions of international markets during varying pandemic scenarios. This study would also help potential investors, including foreign institutional investors, diversify their portfolios based on the sectors with net volatility transmitters and receivers.
The Impact of Economic Policy Uncertainty on Investment - Cash Flow Sensitivity: Does ESG Make Any Difference?
Authors: Dash Sakti Ranjan , Sethi Maheswar
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates the impact of Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) on Investment-Cash Flow Sensitivity (ICFS). Further, this study examines whether ESG moderates the impact of such uncertainty on the ICFS of the manufacturing firms in India. The study has applied system-GMM regression with a sample of 222 firms from 2012 to 2022. It reveals that EPU dampens corporate investment and magnifies the role of cash flow in corporate investment. Further, firms' Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance decelerates the adverse impact of EPU on ICFS and makes the investment-cash flow less sensitive. Furthermore, the study highlights that ESG helps to access external funds easily. Overall, this paper contributes new insights to the present literature, and the outcomes of this study are of greater interest to economists, firms, managers, and investors.
Deaths and diseases: The impact of Covid-19 in Indonesian stock return
Authors: Abiprayu Kris Brantas , Rafinda Ascariena , Wiratama Bayu
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine whether COVID-19 can have an impact on the stock market returns in the Indonesia Stock Exchange, especially on the LQ45 Index. This study uses secondary data, spesifically confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and cases of death due to COVID-19 during the period 1 April to 30 June 2020 obtained from the official website of the Komite Penanganan COVID-19 dan Pemulihan Ekonomi Nasional - SATGAS Penanganan COVID-19. This study uses a panel data regression method to test the hypothesis. Our findings show that confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and cases of death due to COVID-19 have a positive effect on stock market returns on the LQ45 Index.
The relationship between self-control and return investment: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Suwono Priyo , Giovanni Axel , Verawati Dian Marlina
Published: May 2024

Self-control in behavioral economics is a matter of intertemporal choice, namely, consumption time. Human behavior in making economic decisions is determined by wealth and the mental accounting one owns. The number of capital market investors in Indonesia has increased in recent years. In addition to conducting fundamental analysis, investors also need to be able to control themselves to reduce the risk of exposure to bias. This study aims to provide evidence of the role of self-control quality on investment returns. The population of this study was capital market investors on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), with a sample of 51 investors obtained using a purposive sampling method. The research data is primary data obtained from the questionnaire method and analyzed using cluster analysis and an independent samples t-test. The software tool used for data analysis is SPSS 26. The results of this study provide empirical evidence that the quality of self-control plays a role in the investment returns of capital market investors on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).
ASEAN banking industry performance analysis
Authors: Laili Nindya Nuriswati , Prasetyo Dinar Ari , Winarno Winarno
Published: May 2024

This research focuses on the banking industry in ASEAN. The ASEAN economy is one of the economic forces that needs to be considered. This is due to the fast and significant economic growth of ASEAN even in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis. In this study, we will look at the specific influence of banks, industry, macroeconomics and Country Governance Indicators in determining banking performance in ASEAN. The research period was taken during the post-crisis period, namely 2011 to 2019. The dependent variable used was bank performance as proxied by EARTA, while the independent variables were divided into 4 main categories, specific banks, industry, macroeconomics, and Country Governance Indicators. Country Governance Indicator variable using Corruption Index. The data used is sourced from the Osiris Database for all banks in ASEAN. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results showed that the bank-specific variables; there are 4 variables that have a significant effect on banking performance, industry indicators have no effect on bank performance, macroeconomic specific variables have a significant effect on bank performance, while the Country Governance Indicator proxied by the Corruption Index has an effect on bank performance.
Implementation of Smart City Development Policy in Gedebage, Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Darmawansyah Dimas , Pradoto Wisnu
Published: May 2024

The smart city concept aims to help the people by enhancing information to the community or institutions to carry out activities or anticipate unexpected events to manage resources more efficiently ultimately. Within the smart city field, the Technopolis sub-concept aims for developing a safe and comfortable city life technology supported by accessible, fast, smooth, and productive city management. This project is expected to provide main activities of trade and services, creative and high technology industries, tourism, and transportation. The case study of Gedebage district was chosen because of its power as a fast-growing economic potential by optimizing existing potential, both in the form of physical possibility, resources, and cooperation between the government and the private sector. This type of research is field research, which uses the object of research regarding a symptom or event in community groups. Therefore, this research can also be a case study with a descriptive-quantitative approach. Quantitative analysis shows an actual sign, can be studied epistemologically, and the research that will be carried out aims to find explanations between indicators.  Based on the findings of the analysis and research, it has been determined that the implementation of Bandung city government policies has a significant effect on community participation in planning the Gedebage Sub-region as the new city center of Bandung through the concept of technopolis.
Ekodesign
Authors: Dlouhá Jana
Published: May 2024

Na konci roku 2023 vznikly níže popsané Metodické listy pro učitele základních škol (ML), a v březnu 2024 proběhla beseda s aktéry, kteří znají (často teprve vznikající) předpisy a/nebo mají zkušenosti z praxe. Pokud vás téma zajímá, rozhodně si – kromě přečtení následujících řádků a případně i celého souboru ML – poslechněte nebo prohlédněte jednotlivé prezentace. Ukazují totiž ne tak vzdálenou budoucnosti, která nás (snad, pokud nedojde k něčemu nepředvídanému) čeká.
The Joint Effect of Competitive Strategies, Competitive Advantage, Ethical Values, and Corporate Reputation on Performance of Accredited Universities in Kenya
Authors: Gathitu Cecilia Wacuka , K’Obonyo Peter , Machuki Vincent N. , Njihia James M.
Published: May 2024

The broad objective of the study was to determine the joint effect of competitive strategies, competitive advantage, ethical values and corporate reputation on performance of accredited universities in Kenya. The corresponding null hypothesis stated that the joint effect of competitive strategies, competitive advantage, ethical values and corporate reputation on performance of accredited universities in Kenya is not significantly different from the independent effects of predictor variables. This study was anchored on Industrial organization theory, Stakeholders’ theory, Resource-based theory and Virtue’s ethics theory. Descriptive cross-sectional survey was used. The population of the study comprised 53 accredited universities.  To collect data, semi structured questionnaires were administered online while a few were dropped and picked later. Data was analyzed using regression models. Findings from the test of hypotheses showed that the joint effect of competitive strategies, competitive advantage, ethical values and corporate reputation on performance was significantly different from the independent effects of predictor variables and thus the null hypothesis was rejected. The study outcomes contributed to theory, policy, and management practice where policy makers in higher education and university managers were recommended to establish a policy framework that observes ethical practices; quality programs, reliable training, research and adoption of competitive strategies such as market penetration, strategic alliances, product development focus, differentiation and cost leadership. A single respondent was deemed to introduce bias in choosing responses and was a limitation to the study. However, use of questionnaires reduced subjectivism in responses. For generalizability of results Longitudinal design was suggested for future studies.
A study of Horn matrix functions and Horn confluent matrix functions
Authors: Dwivedi Ravi , Verma Ashish
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we give the matrix version of Horn’s hypergeometric function and their confluent cases. We also discuss the regions of convergence, system of matrix differential equations of bilateral type, differential formulae and infinite summation formulae satisfied by these hypergeometric matrix functions. With the study of these 23 matrix functions, matrix generalization of Horn’s list of 34 hypergeometric series will be completed.
Association between first-trimester uterine artery Doppler and crown-rump length with growth discordance: does it make a difference
Authors: Antunes Maria , Matias Alexandra
Published: May 2024

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between first-trimester uterine artery pulsatility index (UtA-PI) and crown-rump length discordance (CRLD) with growth discordance (GD) in twins and analyze the influence of chorionicity in these parameters.

Methods

This retrospective analysis integrated data from the twin pregnancy database of Centro Hospitalar São João (2019–2023), including 184 fetuses, with 19 monochorionic and 73 dichorionic gestations. To determine the association between UtA-PI and CRLD with GD, correlation analyses were computed and linear regression models were carried out. Separate analyses were conducted for each type of placentation. Logistic regression analysis was carried out to determine the association of mean UtA-PI and CRLD with severe GD, defined as discordance ≥25 %.

Results

GD≥25 % was detected in 9.80 % of pregnancies. A statistically significant difference between monochorionic and dichorionic gestations was found in crown-rump length (p=0.009), CRLD (p<0.001) and birth weight (p=0.025), but not in mean UtA-PI (p=0.853) or GD (p=0.556). Mean UtA-PI was significantly higher in discordant than in concordant pairs (p<0.001), but that association was not seen in CRLD (p=0.931). Mean UtA-PI and GD were correlated by the regression line “GD=3.844 × UtA-PI + 6.638”, with R2 0.027. CRLD and GD were correlated by the regression line “GD=0.280 × CRLD + 10.79”, with R2 0.010. Mean UtA-PI, but not CRLD, was significantly associated with severe GD (odds ratio, 22.753; p=0.002).

Conclusions

Mean UtA-PI, but not CRLD, is associated with GD. The prevalence of severe GD increases significantly with increasing mean UtA-PI.
Exploring the Impact of Adjusting the Basic Pension on Lower-Income Groups in the German Pension System
Authors: Fechter Charlotte , Sesselmeier Werner
Published: May 2024

This article explores the impact of adjustments to the basic pension (Grundrente) on lower income groups in the German pension system. This is done by hypothesizing that the basic pension reform is weakening status maintenance in the German welfare state for lower-income groups. We analyse monetary gains from the basic pension across different groups. We then adjust the eligibility criteria for the basic pension regarding the length of contribution periods and earning points threshold. From these findings, the paper develops a systematization for what needs to be considered in future pension reforms if the equivalence principle for lower-income groups is to be weakened.
Smallholder participation in zero-deforestation supply chain initiatives in the Indonesian palm oil sector: Challenges, opportunities, and limitations
Authors: Eggen Michael , Heilmayr Robert , Anderson Patrick , Armson Rebecca , Austin Kemen , Azmi Reza , Bayliss Peter , Burns David , Erbaugh J. T. , Ekaputri Andini Desita , Gaveau David L. A. , Grabs Janina , Greenbury Aida , Gulagnar Ibrahim , Hanu Mansuetus Alsy , Hill Tony , Leegwater Marieke , Limberg Godwin , Opal Charlotte , Putri Violace , Rodrigues Judy , Rosoman Grant , Satar Musnanda , Sheun Su Sin , Rafik Rukaiyah , Walen Sarah , Carlson Kimberly M.
Published: May 2024

As actors in tropical agricultural commodity supply chains implement commitments to end deforestation, they risk exacerbating social inequities by excluding smallholder farmers, who are important producers of many tropical commodity crops. Here, we explore the potential for independent oil palm smallholders in Indonesia to participate in zero-deforestation supply chains. We find that these smallholders are underrepresented in the share of zero-deforestation compliant oil palm production. We then synthesize perspectives from key actors in the oil palm industry including smallholders and their representatives, palm oil producing and consulting companies, nongovernmental organizations, and academic researchers. Based on these perspectives, we find that challenges to smallholder supply chain participation include limitations in knowledge (e.g., smallholders may not know the location of protected forests), institutional issues (e.g., absence of trust between oil palm growing companies and smallholder farmers), and financial constraints (e.g., the opportunity cost of not clearing forest). To address these shortcomings, we encourage oil palm growing and milling companies to take the lead on incentivizing, supporting, and facilitating smallholder participation in zero-deforestation initiatives. Specifically, these companies could build and use their technical and political resources to identify and map all forests in their entire supply shed and ensure small producers have land rights that enable participation in zero-deforestation supply chains. These policy levers would need to be combined with economic incentives such as access to improved inputs or price premia for their products. However, we caution that smallholder integration into existing zero-deforestation supply chains alone is unlikely to result in significant additional forest conservation at scale in Indonesia due to selection bias, leakage, and existing land tenure norms. Community-led and jurisdictional or landscape-scale supply chain initiatives that acknowledge multi-commodity production are more likely to provide equitable and just avenues for Indonesian smallholder farmers to steward forest resources.
A new initiative in the field of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology
Authors: Misra Dr. Ramnath
Published: May 2024

It is a pleasure to write a forward for the launch of Internet Journal of rheumatology and clinical immunology, a new initiative to fill in the gap of open access journals in India. It will be dedicated to clinicians and researchers to publish and share their data in the field of rheumatic diseases. As the number of rheumatologists and clinical immunologists with varied experiences are growing, an open access journal with a multidisciplinary focus will be an ideal platform to further our knowledge.
A study of clinical profile in female spondyloarthropathy
Authors: Patil LN  , Oak JL
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess the clinical features of SpA including BATH indices and to compare clinical data of male and female spondyloarthropathy patients.
 
Methods: The study included male and female patients (60 each) fulfilling the European Spondyloarthropathy Study Group (ESSG) or assessment of ankylosing spondylitis (ASAS) criteria for SpA and the CASPER criteria for PsA or the modified New York criteria for AS. The subjects completed initial clinical evaluation and radiological and laboratory assessment.
 
Results: The mean age of presentation was found to be higher in females (34.6± 9.6 years). Backache was the most common features identified in both the groups. Peripheral arthritis was present in 51.7% of total patients (56.7% males and 46.7% females). Asymmetrical lower limb arthritis was found to be more predominant; however, 10% of the patients reported involvement of wrist. Psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease, and uveitis were noted in 13 (7 males and 6 females), three (1 male and 2 females) and 14 patients (9 males and 5 females) respectively. Dorsal and neck pain were frequently prevalent among the patients.
Effectiveness and safety of mycophenolate mofetil in connective tissue disorder associated interstitial lung disease: A real-life experience from India
Authors: Santhanam Sham , Rahulan Vijil , Jindal Apar
Published: May 2024

Aim: To study the effectiveness and safety of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in patients with connective tissue disease (CTD) associated interstitial lung disease (ILD).
 
Methods: The retrospective observational study was carried out from Jan 2015 to Feb 2019. Symptomatic CTD-LD patients with (HRCT chest) documented ILD and abnormal pulmonary function test (forced vital capacity, FVC< 70%), who were treated with MMF were included. The treatment response was assessed clinically by pulmonary function test and radiology. Clinical assessment and PFT were done at baseline, 6, 12 and 24 months. HRCT chest was done at baseline and 24 months.
 
Results and analysis: Out of 33 patients, 13 had MCTD, 12 had RA, and remaining 8 belonged to the systemic sclerosis (SSc)-predominant groups (3: diffuse cutaneous SSc, 2: SSc/myositis overlap, and 1 each with Sjogren’s syndrome, SLE/Sjogren’s overlap and interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features). Increased female predominance was noted (90.9%). The mean FVC at baseline noted in MCTD, RA and SSc-predominant groups were 62±6.17, 64±4.17 and 59±6 respectively. Improvement was reported in 4 patients, each in MCTD and RA groups. Eight patients in the MCTD group and 7 each in RA and SSc- predominant groups had a stable lung disease. One patient each in all the groups reported worsening of the disease. There was a positive trend in FEV1 and FVC with treatment. No significant difference in FEV1 and FVC values with treatment was noted across the three groups. Numerical differences in the mean values of FEV1 and FVC between two groups (NSIP and UIP) were noted, but was not statistically significant. All the subjects completed 24 months of follow-up. They were on 2 g/day of MMF for the first 12 months, followed by a maintenance of 1.5- 2 g/day for the next 12 months. None of the subjects discontinued treatment due to intolerance or adverse effects.
Machine Learning and Data Balancing Methods for Bankruptcy Prediction
Authors: Liashenko Olena , Kravets Tetyana , Kostovetskyi Yevhenii
Published: May 2024

The paper examines the use of various machine learning algorithms for the task of forecasting the company’s bankruptcy based on financial indicators. Different approaches to the formation of the data set on which the models are trained are compared, in particular, data balancing methods. Nine machine learning algorithms are implemented, in addition five data balancing methods (random oversampling, SMOTE, ADASYN, random undersampling, and near miss) were applied to classification tasks. It was found that bagging and random forest together with Near-Miss and Random under-sampling showed the best results in terms of the possibility of identifying bankrupt companies in small samples, while artificial neural networks and decision tree methods, together with SMOTE and random resampling, worked better on large samples. With highly unbalanced data accumulation, both small and large training samples can be used to distinguish between bankrupt companies.
A limit theorem for the Lerch zeta-function
Authors: Ignatavičiūtė Jolita
Published: May 2024

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A note on the value-distribution of the periodic zeta-function
Authors: Kačėnas Audrius , Laurinčikas Antanas
Published: May 2024

There is not abstract.
A joint limit theorems for trigonometric polynomials
Authors: Šleževičienė Rasa
Published: May 2024

There is not abstract.
Об одновременном взрыве одной системы уравнений Шредингера
Authors: Puriuškis Gintaras
Published: May 2024

There is not abstract.
Zur Geometrie Tangentbündeln der dritter Ordnung
Authors: Mazėtis Edmundas
Published: May 2024

Diese Arbcit ist der Theorie der lineare und affine Zussanunenhängen in Tangentbündeln der dritter Ordnung gewidmet. Beweisst man, dass linear Zussammenhang drei Objekte affiner Zus­sammenhängen induziert, findet man die strukturische Gleichungen und Krümmungsobjekten die­ser Bündeln.
Dissemination of methodical experience in club activities by teacher of information technologies in Siauliai region
Authors: Kaklauskas Liudvikas , Narkienė Vilma
Published: May 2024

The club was founded in October 1999. Its purpose is to help teachers of Information Tech­nologies using new information technologies at school as well as spreading of teachers advanced experience, presenting innovations in informational technologies, creating possibilities to use specialised materials.
Business intelligence technology in VGTU Distance Education Center
Authors: Šerytė Jurgita , Kulvietis Genadijus
Published: May 2024

There is not abstract.
Development of primary school pupils' cognitive abilities in the activity and cooperative mathematics
Authors: Kiseliovas Arkadijus , Kiseliova Danutė
Published: May 2024

The mathematics set for primary school in the World of Mathematics is treated as activity, com­munication and cooperative mathematics developing pupils' cognitive abilities. The importance of mathematics activity verbalization and its relations with different child orientated educational sys­tems taking into account the pupil's interests, inclinations, wish to communicate and study have been emphasized.
The study of the mathematics, information technology and physics in the faculty of pedagogy: the analysis of attitudes
Authors: Tamošiūnas Teodoras
Published: May 2024

The paper investigates the expert evaluation of four study subjects, provided by 131 primary school teachers, 201 graduate students of the Faculty of Education and 117 tutors of the Faculty of Education. Didactic of Mathematics takes up 6 position, Information Technology – 34, Mat­hematics – 46, Physic – 72 position in the row of 74 study subjects in the Faculty of Pedagogy. Research data analysis has been performed by methods of mathematical statistics. It is presented 4 conclusions.
Optimization problems for construction foundations
Authors: Belevičius Rimantas , Valentinavičius Saulius
Published: May 2024

The mathematical models for optimization of grillage-type foundations are presented. Minimi­sing of maximum in absolute value vertical reactive force, bending moment, and reaction-bending moment together is sought. Solutions of a number of problems demonstrate the validity of proposed algorithms.
Evaluación agrobiológica de la coinoculación micorrizas-rizobacterias en tomate
Authors: Terry Alfonso Elein , Leyva Galán Angel
Published: May 2024

Se evaluó la efectividad de la coinoculación micorrizas-rizobacterias en el crecimiento, desarrollo, rendimiento y colonización del tomate. Los experimentos se llevaron a cabo en el Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas, Cuba, en un suelo Ferralítico Rojo lixiviado (Udic Rhodustalfs); los tratamientos consistieron en inoculación y/o coinoculación de la micorriza y la rizobacteria, bajo diferentes dosis de fertilización nitrogenada. Los resultados mostraron un efecto positivo de la coinoculación en el crecimiento de las plántulas, siendo la altura superior en un 23%; también se logró una eficiencia del 40% respecto a la fertilización nitrogenada, lo cual no afectó el estado nutricional de las plantas ni el rendimiento agrícola. La coinoculación potenció además la población de ambos microorganismos en la rizosfera del cultivo.
Aplicación del proceso de jerarquía analítica en la selección de tecnología agrícola
Authors: García Jorge Luís , Noriega Salvador A. , Díaz Juan José , De la Riva Jorge
Published: May 2024

Se presenta la aplicación de un modelo multicriterio para la toma de decisiones en inversión de tecnología avanzada en agricultura (tractores), el cual está basado en la técnica denominada Proceso de Jerarquía Analítica (AHP, Analytic Hierarchy Process) e integra en el análisis 5 criterios de evaluación, los cuales son el costo, la potencia, la flexibilidad, la comodidad y la seguridad; mismos que se integran en una estructura jerárquica para evaluar 3 alternativas de solución. Para el análisis de la información se contó con la colaboración de un campesino del Estado de Colima, México, quien adquirió la nueva maquinaria en abril del 2005. Al final de la evaluación se logró formular un modelo multicriterio que integra criterios tangibles e intangibles, superando las críticas realizadas a las técnicas económicas de flujo descontado.
Análisis beneficio-costo y cuantificación de la energía invertida en sistemas de caficultura campesina en Puriscal, Costa Rica
Authors: Mora-Delgado Jairo , Ramírez Carlos , Quirós Olman
Published: May 2024

Tres modelos de sistemas de producción de caficultura campesina en el Cantón de Puriscal, Costa Rica, fueron estudiados para determinar la relación beneficio-costo y estimar la energía invertida por producto obtenido. Los 3 modelos hipotéticos fueron el resultado del agrupamiento de 39 fincas, realizado mediante un análisis de conglomerados (cluster analysis), del cual resultaron 3 grupos. El primero fue denominado fincas de tecnología orgánica (TO), caracterizadas por utilizar recursos endógenos en su sistema de producción, principalmente tecnologías orgánicas. El segundo se caracterizó por ser fincas convencionales, donde se distinguieron 2 subgrupos: fincas de tecnología mixta (TM) y fincas de tecnología convencional (TC). Las segundas usan tecnologías y recursos convencionales; las primeras funcionan bajo un esquema de caficultura convencional, pero han incorporado algunas prácticas y recursos de la agricultura orgánica. Se realizó un análisis beneficio-costo en 3 modelos hipotéticos, que representan a cada uno de los grupos de fincas definidos. Mediante el método de procesos, para evaluar la productividad de la energía, se estimó la cantidad de energía invertida en insumos y mano de obra en los 3 modelos; para ello se empleó factores de conversión reportados en diferentes estudios, y dichos valores fueron convertidos a valores de energía. Los beneficios financieros más altos, en el corto plazo, se obtuvieron en el modelo TC, comparado con los sistemas TO y TM. Sin embargo, desde el punto de vista de la productividad de la energía, el modelo de caficultura orgánica es el que presenta una mayor eficiencia energética, en la medida en que para producir 1 kg de café en cereza se invirtió 0,51 MJ kg-1, que es 50% de la energía requerida para producir el mismo kg en los modelos TC (1,06 MJ kg-1) y TM (0,97 MJ kg-1).
Caracterización química, física y microbiológica de vermicompostes producidos a partir de cinco sustratos orgánicos
Authors: Durán Lolita , Henríquez Carlos
Published: May 2024

Se tomaron separadamente volúmenes de 0,03 m3 de desechos domésticos, estiércol de vacuno, residuo de banano, follaje de ornamentales y broza de café. Estos materiales fueron colocados en cajas individuales e inoculados con 600 lombrices del tipo "roja californiana" (Eisenia foetida). Luego de 3 meses, la variabilidad en las propiedades de los vermicompostes fue alta. Tanto el tratamiento con residuo de banano como el doméstico presentaron los mayores contenidos de K (7 y 3%, respectivamente); el de doméstico fue el mayor en N (3,1%). Ambos presentaron los mayores valores de pH y contenido de sales. El valor de P mayor se encontró en el tratamiento de estiércol, con un 2%. El doméstico mostró el mayor porcentaje de espacio aéreo y el menor porcentaje de retención de agua, lo cual se relacionó con una mayor proporción de macroporos. Todos los materiales tuvieron densidades diferentes entre sí. La disminución del volumen inicial al final fue 80% para doméstico y ornamental, 83% para banano, 53% para estiércol y 67% para broza. La mayor abundancia de microorganismos se encontró en los vermicompostes provenientes de residuos de banano y doméstico, con las poblaciones mayores de actinomicetes y hongos. En conclusión, las características finales de los vermicompostes pueden ser muy diferentes y están determinadas en buena parte por la naturaleza de las fuentes orgánicas utilizadas para su elaboración.
Manejo de Cholus pilicauda (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) en flores de ginger (Alpinia purpurata)
Authors: Blanco-Metzler Helga
Published: May 2024

Se estudió el efecto de 3 condiciones de luz (completa-548,63 W m-2, media luz-280,02 W m-2, sombra-76,38 W m-2), el uso de repelentes (ajo más chile, neem y pichichío) y el uso de bolsas de exclusión, en el daño de Cholus pilicauda a las flores de ginger rosado (Alpinia purpurata) en una plantación asociada con poró (Erythrina poeppigiana). El embolse de las flores redujo significativamente el número de flores dañadas, independientemente de la intensidad lumínica. No se encontró diferencias entre el número de flores dañadas con el uso de Azatina® < Harbri tt® < Pichichío, pero sí con el testigo (agua) que presentó el mayor número de flores dañadas. La sombra densa resultó en un mayor número de flores dañadas, seguida por luz completa y la media.
Intuitive eating, diet quality, and nutritional status of vulnerable children living separated from their families: A pilot study
Authors: Semiz Z. , Kabali S. , Ertaş Öztürk Y.
Published: May 2024

Nutritional problems can be seen in children living separated from their families. This cross-sectional pilot study aimed to evaluate intuitive eating, diet quality, and nutritional status of children living separated from their families. A total of 55 adolescent girls aged 12–18 years participated in the study. Anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, and 24-h dietary recall data were collected. The Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2) and the Turkish version of the Healthy Lifestyle-Diet (HLD-TR) index were used. Participants were divided into two groups according to their scores on the diet quality index using the 50th percentile. Group 1 consisted of participants with a score of 25 points or less, and Group 2 consisted of participants with a score above 25 points. Waist circumference (72.0 (66–83), 65.0 (60–77)) was significantly higher in Group 1 (P < 0.05). IES–2 score (3.05 (2.85–3.40), 3.30 (3.12–3.90)) and two sub–factors; reliance in hunger and satiety cues (2.80 (1.80–3.40), 4.00 (2.60–4.60)) and body–food choice congruence (2.50 (2.00–3.50), 3.50 (3.00–4.50)) were higher in Group 2 (P < 0.05). After adjustment for body mass index, age, and energy intake, there was a significant positive correlation between IES-2 and HLD-TR scores (P = 0.029). In conclusion, it may be advantageous to resort to strategies that promote intuitive eating to reduce obesity and associated problems in this vulnerable group.
A Comparison of Ryu and Pox Controllers: A Parallel Implementation
Authors: Rizaldi Muhammad Ikhwananda , Yusuf Elsa Annas Sonia , Akbi Denar Regata , Suharso Wildan
Published: May 2024

Software Defined Network (SDN) network controllers have limitations in handling large volumes of data generated by switches, which can slow down their performance. Using parallel programming methods such as threading, multiprocessing, and MPI aims to improve the performance of the controller in handling a large number of switches. By considering factors such as memory usage, CPU consumption, and execution time. The test results show that although RYU outperforms POX in terms of faster execution time and lower CPU utilization rate, POX shows its prowess by exhibiting less memory usage despite higher CPU utilization rate than RYU. The use of the parallel approach proves advantageous as both controllers exhibit enhanced efficiency levels. Ultimately, RYU's impressive speed and superior resource optimization capabilities may prove to be more strategic than POX over time. Taking into account the specific needs and prerequisites of a given system, this research provides insights in selecting the most suitable controller to handle large-scale switches with optimal efficiency.
Tau Symbol in Adyg (Circassian) Archaic Religion and Its Globalism in the Context of Ancient Religious Cultures
Authors:   Scientific and Innovation Center “Natural Scientific Methods in Archaeology, Anthropology and Archeography, Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kagazezhev Zhiraslan
Published: May 2024

Introduction. The genesis of the traditional religion of the Adygs is inextricably linked with the phenomenon of the sacredness of symbolism and attributes. The main attribute of the traditional religion of the Adygs was the Tau symbol. He was a sacred symbol, an object for the worship of the one Great God (adyg., Thye/Theshue). The origin of the cult of the Tau symbol connects the traditional religious worldview of the Adygs with ancient religious cultures. Methods. The author used research methods of comparative historical analysis and analogy. The author compares the meaning and significance of the Tau symbol cult among the Adygs and ancient religious cultures in the Middle East and Europe. The comparison of archaeological and genetic data with narrative sources supports the thesis about the unity of the origin of the population and elements of culture in the ancient Near East and Europe. Analysis. A study and comparison of sources about the cult of the Tau symbol, an attempt to explain its genesis among the peoples of Asia, Africa and Europe, is being carried out. The emergence of the Tau symbol is associated with the emergence of the oldest proto-monotheistic religion in the area of the “Fertile Crescent” and its spread with the diffusion of the first agricultural tribes. Results. European authors of the 17th – 19th centuries attest to the massive spread of the cult of the Tau symbol among the Adygs, which was an archaic sacred attribute of the worship of the Great God. There is a significant spread of the Tau symbol in the ancient religious cultures of the Middle East, with the population of which the Adygs have a paleogenetic relationship. Based on the analysis of a wide range of historical data, the conclusion is made about a single source of global archaic religious culture, the center of which was in the Middle East.
Anti-Russian Sanctions: History and Modernity
Authors:   Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov, Moiseev Vladimir , Trut Vladimir ,   Don State Technical University, Sivachenko Leonid ,   Belarusian-Russian University
Published: May 2024

Introduction. The article examines the historical retrospective and the modern application of sanctions by Western countries as political and economic pressure on Russia to achieve geopolitical goals. A historical analysis of the content of the sanctions pressure on our country from unfriendly states will not only reveal its essence and main goals but also help in developing methods to overcome or mitigate the negative effects of sanctions on the economy and socio-political sphere. Methods and materials. The sources of this article are official government documents, published statistical materials, scientific research by domestic and foreign researchers, including works of the modern period, as well as official government decisions of the United States and the European Union on anti-Russian sanctions. The authors consider the consequences of sanctions for the socio-economic development of the Russian Federation. Analysis. As a result of the study, the sanctions imposed by Western countries against our country in various historical periods were analyzed. Special attention is paid in the article to the consideration of the goals and content of the large-scale Western sanctions imposed against the Russian Federation at the present stage, especially after the start of a special military operation in Ukraine. Results. The analysis showed that anti-Russian sanctions have become the main instrument of pressure on the politics and economy of Russia as a sovereign state. Simultaneously with the huge increase in the number of sanctions (about 19 thousand different restrictions and prohibitions), their tightening took place. The banking, energy, manufacturing and some other sectors of the Russian economy suffered certain losses from their impact. Authors’ contributions. V.V. Moiseev prepared material on the history of anti-Russian sanctions; V.P. Trut participated in writing the section of the article devoted to modern anti-Russian sanctions. L.A. Sivachenko presented the author’s content, which expanded the content of the article on the history and modern anti-Russian sanctions. All the authors were directly involved in the development of the concept of the article, its writing, analysis of the proposed issues, justification and formulation of conclusions.
The Determination Mealybug Species and Natural Enemies in Pitaya Greenhouses in the Mediterranean Region
Authors: Yayla Miraç , Kahya Doğancan , Çalışkan Keçe Asime Filiz
Published: May 2024

Pitaya, Hylocereus spp. (Caryophyllales: Cactaceae) has been one of the new species cultivated in Türkiye in recent years. There are many limiting factors, including pests, diseases and weeds, to decrease the yield and fruit quality in pitaya (dragon fruit) areas in Türkiye. In addition, the pests of pitaya is not fully studied therefore this research has been conducted to determine mealybug species in pitaya greenhouses in Türkiye. The present study aimed to determine mealybug species and its natural enemies (parasitoids, and predator insects) in pitaya greenhouses in Adana, Mersin, and Antalya between 2021 and 2022. According to results of this study, 2 different mealybug species was determined; Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley 1898, Phenacoccus madeirensis Green, 1923 (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in pitaya greenhouses. Moreover one parasitoid (Aenasius arizonensis Girault (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), and two different predatory insects from 2 different orders and 2 different families (Chrysoperla carnea Stephens (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), Nephus includens Kirsch (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) were detected within this research. These two invasive mealybug species have wide spectrum host plants and may cause economically important damages to pitaya, if natural enemies cannot work successfully or control strategies do not applied properly in pitaya greenhouses.
Auf der Suche nach der Szene vom Prenzlauer Berg
Authors: Hochmuth Hanno
Published: May 2024

Mein Vater stand auf dem Balkon und blickte bange auf die Straße. Unten auf der Greifswalder Straße zog ein Demonstrationszug Richtung Alexanderplatz. Es war eine der Montagsdemonstrationen im Herbst 1989. Dass der Umbruch als «Friedliche Revolution» in die Geschichte eingehen sollte, konnte mein Vater noch nicht wissen. Der fast sechzigjährige SED-Funktionär und Hochschullehrer sah sein Lebenswerk dahinschwinden. Mehr noch: Er hatte Angst. Nie werde ich vergessen, wie er auf dem Balkon sagte: «Wenn das so weitergeht, kann ich mich aufhängen.» Weinend zog ich mich in mein Kinderzimmer zurück. Ich war zwölf Jahre alt und während ich ein Teenager wurde, veränderte sich um mich herum meine ganze Lebenswelt.
Andrei Plesu und die Komik der Realität
Authors: Lepenies Wolf
Published: May 2024

Vor ein paar Monaten erschien die tausendste Ausgabe von Dilema, einer 1993 von dem Philosophen, Kunsthistoriker und Angelologen («Engelforscher») Andrei Pleșu gegründeten, bis heute von ihm herausgegebenen rumänischen Wochenzeitschrift. Es ist damit eine der langlebigsten Publikationen, die nach dem Revolutionsjahr 1989 in den früheren kommunistischen Regimen entstanden. 1989 vom Ceaușescu-Regime aufs Land verbannt, wurde Pleșu nach der Revolution im gleichen Jahr Kultusminister seines Landes und blieb es bis 1991. 1994 gründete er in Bukarest mit dem New Europe College ein rumänisches Institute for Advanced Study, das 1998 mit dem Hannah-Arendt-Preis ausgezeichnet wurde.
Nichtstun in der CSSR
Authors: Gründler Hana
Published: May 2024

Zwischen Strumpfwerbung und neuen Justizmorden in Russland fand die aufmerksame Leserin in den Lidové Noviny am 27.März 1923 einen kurzen Artikel, der das bürgerliche Publikum dieses in der jungen Tschechoslowakischen Republik beliebten Blattes überrascht haben dürfte. Hinter Karel Čapeks unangestrengt anmutendem Titel «Lob des Nichtstuns»versteckt sich eine zwar verspielt formulierte, aber kühne und politisch riskante Aufforderung: Statt sich dem Müßiggang zu widmen, dem die fleißigen Bürgerinnen und Bürger am Wochenende oder in den Ferien wohlverdient frönen – hier eine Partie Tennis, da ein Ausstellungsbesuch, und dann ein bisschen Faulenzen –, solle man sich dem Nichtstun rund um die Uhr verschreiben.
Identification of the Culprit in the Investigation of Traffic Offences in Cases of the Driver’s Death
Authors: Mandarkhanova Lyudmila
Published: May 2024

The author examines investigative situations in cases of the death of key traffic accident participants — drivers of vehicles, as well as the procedure followed by the law enforcement bodies during the preliminary investigation. Problems arising during the pre-investigation reviews are identified, and recommendations for ensuring a comprehensive investigation and completing its key tasks are given. The author shows why it is necessary to install dashboard cameras on vehicles and to adopt this requirement at the legislative level. Special attention is paid to the traffic accidents when not only the driver, but also other participants receive grave injuries, as the key requirement here is to prove that the dead person was really driving the vehicle. The non-rehabilitating legal decisions regarding the guilty dead drivers that are made by the investigators meet objections from close relatives, and as a result criminal cases are directed to court to be considered in a general procedure.
Issues of Improving the Order of Special Proceedings in Cases of the Consent of the Accused with the Charges
Authors: Pogorelsky Andrey
Published: May 2024

The author analyses some conditions for the application of a special trial procedure in cases when the accused agrees with the charges. The author also criticizes the opinion of those scholars who deny the necessity of including the guilty plea in the list of such conditions. It is argued that the consent with the prosecution as required by law cannot possibly be imagined without a guilty plea. The author examines the opinions of scholars regarding the practical implementation of the duty of the court to verify if the charge is supported by the necessary aggregate of evidence in a criminal case, in connection with which the importance of preparation to a court hearing is stressed. Using the theoretical analysis of doctrinal ideas on the due procedural mechanism of a special order of a court decision, the author makes specific recommendations on its improvement to ensure an objective and substantiated conviction.
The Role of Non-Profit Organizations in Solving the Problem of Homelessness
Authors: Sedykh Olga
Published: May 2024

The relevance of the problem is due to the lack of official statistics on persons without a fixed place of residence, the need to consider the characteristics of social problems in order to find the most effective technologies and methods for effectively providing social assistance, as well as the need to consider factors limiting the effectiveness of social work in providing assistance to this category of citizens. As an object of social work, people without a fixed place of residence represent a complex social group. At the same time, social support and rehabilitation of persons without a fixed place of residence remains one of the most important social problems in our country. Technologies of social work with persons without a fixed place of residence have been systematized, and recommendations have been developed for solving identified problems. A comparative description of social assistance aimed at persons without a fixed place of residence is presented. There is state and non-state assistance to persons without a fixed place of residence. The main technologies of social work with persons without a fixed place of residence are technologies of social prevention and rehabilitation. The role of socially oriented non-profit organizations in solving the problem of homelessness is shown. The theoretical data are supported by the opinion of the leaders of non-profit organizations: with a long history of homelessness, a person’s desire to work becomes dull. It can be concluded that the return of persons without a fixed place of residence to independent life is difficult.
Lucro humanitario, supervivencia y migración en el sur global
Authors:   Universidad Federal de Sao Carlos-Brasil, Álvarez William
Published: May 2024

En 2019 inicié un diario etnovisual para registrar y analizar el fenómeno de la in/migración de población venezolana hacia Colombia. Un año después, esta iniciativa derivó en una investigación etnográfica que me llevó a conocer el nacimiento de un “barrio miseria” (Villa Caracas), en las periferias urbanas de la ciudad de Barranquilla (Álvarez et al., 2021), luego a redimensionar este flujo humano desde múltiples enfoques. Mi observación participativa empezó el mismo año y concluyó a finales de 2022 (Álvarez, 2022). Después de trabajar como etnógrafo independiente, inesperadamente me convertí en el gestor nacional de la estrategia de migración en Cruz Roja colombiana, experiencia que me hizo coordinar proyectos de estabilización humanitaria en las principales fronteras del país, analizando y observando en primera persona la dimensión estructural de la crisis humanitaria originada por la inestabilidad política y económica que produjo la revolución bolivariana post-Hugo Chávez enVenezuela (Álvarez, 2023).
Migración y el sistema de bienestar mínimo en la región Sierra Mariscal, Chiapas (2010-2020)
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa-México, Pintor Sandoval Renato , Sánchez Sánchez Ernesto ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa-México
Published: May 2024

Durante las últimas tres décadas, México ha experimentado diferentes transformaciones en su política social en el marco de las denominadas reformas estructurales, principalmente de índole económica, con el objetivo de “minimizar” la participación del Estado. Las estrategias implementadas han sido la reducción de la deuda externa, la liberalización presupuestaria, la privatización del sector público, así como la instalación de distintas reformas estructurales restrictivas. A pesar de ello, hay una exigua disminución de la pobreza si se compara desde principios de la década de los ochenta, donde su grado de dependencia y vulnerabilidad fueron mayores, aunado a una profundización comercial a raíz del Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) (Esquivel, 2010).