bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some problems of international cooperation in combating crime in modern conditions
Authors: Бастрыкин А.А.
Published: December 2023

В статье рассматривается международное сотрудничество в сфере борьбы с преступностью. Анализируя деформацию международной системы нормативного правового регулирования сферы борьбы с преступностью, автор отмечает развитие международного сотрудничества с союзниками Российской Федерации, национального законодательства и самостоятельных национальных инструментов противодействия преступности, освещает изменения российских законов, в том числе позволяющие максимально эффективно применять правила международных договоров. В статье подробно рассматривается Концепция внешней политики Российской Федерации 2023 года как средство построения новой системы международных отношений.

The article deals with international cooperation in combating crime. Analyzing the deformation of the international system of normative legal regulation of fight against crime, the author notes the development of international cooperation with the allies of the Russian Federation, national legislation and independent national instruments for combating crime, and discusses changes in Russian laws, including those that allow the most effective application of the rules of international treaties. The article examines in detail the Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation in 2023 as a means of building a new system of international relations.
Some issues of forensic study of a person in the highest position in the criminal hierarchy
Authors: Калимуллин Д.И.
Published: December 2023

Криминалистическое изучение лица, занимающего высшее положение в преступной иерархии, занимает особое место в процессе уголовного преследования такого лица. Знание его личностных качеств, биографии, умственных и деловых способностей способствует установлению обстоятельств, необходимых для доказывания его непосредственного обладания высоким статусом в криминальном мире. В данной статье проанализированы некоторые вопросы изучения личности, а также методы и средства сбора криминалистически значимой информации о лице, занимающем высшее положение в преступной иерархии.

The forensic study of a person in the highest position in the criminal hierarchy occupies a special place in the process of criminal prosecution of such a person. Knowledge of his personal qualities, biography, mental and business abilities helps to establish the circumstances necessary to prove his high status in the criminal world. This article analyzes some issues of personality study, as well as methods and means of collecting criminally significant information about a person in the highest position in the criminal hierarchy.
Research progress in colon cancer surgery
Authors: Sileng Aer , Yu Yueli
Published: December 2023

Colon cancer is one of the top three malignant tumors in the world, in recent years, the incidence and mortality of this disease are increasing, which seriously threatens human life and health. At present, surgery is still the main treatment for colon cancer, combined with chemotherapy and other measures can effectively improve the survival of patients. Different surgical methods have different prognostic effects on patients. In terms of intraoperative lymph node dissection for colon cancer, lymph node dissection during total mesocolic resection and D3 radical resection has significantly improved prognosis for colon cancer. Lymph node metastasis of colon cancer is common, with the presence of skip metastasis, lymph node dissection is important for the prognosis of patients, tumor recurrence and tumor metastasis. Therefore, it is necessary to make clear the diagnosis and lymph node metastasis before surgery, determine the surgical procedure and the scope of lymph node dissection, so as to avoid postoperative complications caused by inadequate tumor recurrence or excessive clearance.
Estudio sobre el nivel de conocimiento del accidente cerebrovascular en personal de atención prehospitalaria en Costa Rica, grupo EIPRE-CR.
Authors: Cairol Barquero Andrés , Morún Vargas Wendy , Loaiza Sáenz Luis Felipe , Segura Pérez Edward , Berrocal Patiño1 Miguel , Mora Sánchez Carlos , Álvarez González Alonso , Mora Barrantes Sergio
Published: December 2023

Introducción: El ACV tanto el isquémico y hemorrágico sigue siendo la segunda causa principal de muerte en todo el mundo y la tercera causa principal de muerte y discapacidad. En las últimas dos décadas (3). El paciente promedio de ACV con una oclusión de vaso grande pierde 1,9 millones de neuronas por minuto (16)  y cada 30 minutos de retraso en la recanalización disminuye la probabilidad de un buen resultado funcional en aproximadamente un 10%.(17). Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un test escrito sobre el conocimiento básico del accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) que contenía trece preguntas de conocimiento específico, con un total de 96 pruebas de personal prehospitalario, se utilizó Jamovi Ò para el análisis estadístico, mediante estadística descriptiva y pruebas de hipótesis, con un intervalo de confianza al 95 %. Resultados: Se analizaron las pruebas de 96 profesionales en medicina prehospitalaria, de los cuales el 78 % corresponden a personal paramédico, El porcentaje global de respuestas correctas de los participantes corresponde a un 37 % de respuestas acertadas. Según la percepción de cada participante, el 36.5 % percibe su conocimiento como bueno, el 34.4 % regular, lo que muestra que 51.1 % percibe su conocimiento por debajo de regular y sobre las metas y el tratamiento del ACV, la mayoría percibe que su conocimiento es regular con un 43.8 %, adicionalmente el 73 % refiere que su conocimiento es de regular para abajo. Existe diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los profesionales sobre la dosis del tratamiento de alteplasa y del tiempo para realizar un TAC. Discusión: En el estudio realizado por Li T et al, se demostró que la escala más utilizada por los proveedores prehospitalarios es la de Cincinnatti con hasta un 96% (7), y solamente el 11 % de los entrevistados identificó correctamente la ventana de tiempo para administrar el fibrinolítico (5,6,7). Se identificaron factores como capacitación aspectos clave en el personal prehospitalario que maneja este tipo de patologías. Conclusiones: los participantes contestaron correctamente el 37 % de las preguntas relacionadas con el ACV, la clasificación de NIHSS como el tratamiento fibrinolítico corresponden a los tópicos con un porcentaje más bajo, mientras que la escala que se conoce más es la escala de Cincinatti con un 89.6 %.  El 73 % de los participantes considera que su conocimiento sobre este tema es de regular para abajo y el 31.5 % no se siente seguro al manejar este tipo de pacientes.
Análisis de la mortalidad en Costa Rica durante el I semestre del 2023
Authors: Cairol Barquero Andrés , Morún Vargas Wendy , Loaiza Sáenz Luis Felipe
Published: December 2023

Introducción: El análisis de mortalidad en la salud pública es fundamental para lograr analizar   la morbimortalidad en los diferentes lugares y edades y poder impactar de manera positiva con estrategias de salud pública. El cambio en el perfil de la mortalidad de las poblaciones también centró el interés en el estudio de subgrupos poblacionales como los niños, las poblaciones también centró el interés en el estudio de subgrupos poblacionales como los niños, los adolescentes y las mujeres en edad reproductiva, generándose así́ estrategias para mejorar y ampliar la medición de la mortalidad en estos grupos  . Materiales y métodos: Se tomaron los datos sobre mortalidad de base de datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo,  mediante su página  web : https://inec.cr, sobre las causas de mortalidad, por sexo, provincia y cantón del I semestre del 2023.  Para el análisis estadístico se tabuló los datos mediante Excel Ò y se utilizó Jamovi Ò para el análisis estadístico, mediante estadística descriptiva y pruebas de hipótesis, con un intervalo de confianza al 95 %. . Resultados: Actualmente, la tasas de mortalidad general a nivel nacional es de 2,730 por cada 100 000 personas, donde el desglose de la tasa de mortalidad por cada 100 000 personas la poseen las provincias con menor población: Guanacaste, Puntarenas y Limón, donde tiene una tasa x 100 000 habitantes de 588.98, 558,95 y 528,33 respectivamente. Por otra parte, la provincia con la tasa más baja de mortalidad es Heredia con 241.88 x 100 000 habitantes. Posteriormente en este análisis se detallará las principales causas de muerte por sexo, provincia y edad para lograr entender las causas que llevan a la población a morir con mayor frecuencia. Discusión: Dentro de la salud pública se han desarrollado estrategias que han sin duda impactado de manera positiva en la tasa de mortalidad en algunos grupos de edad en mayor proporción. La consideración de la variación geográfica y económica se relacionan con la tasa de mortalidad en niños de 5 años, donde los recursos en salud pública se traducen en reducción de la tasa de mortalidad. 2
“Turnover intention” among foreign lecturers in one of the universities in Malaysia: An investigation into the leading factors
Authors: Vyzul Karnine Seeni Mehraj Begam Binti V.K.S. , Amzat Ismail Hussein , Duncan Preece Abdul Shakour , Kiziltas Ercan , Khandakar Ayesha Sheddika , Muhammad Siti Salmiah Binti
Published: December 2023

The current research aims to investigate the internal and external factors influencing faculty turnover intention, with attention to foreign lecturers, among faculty members in one of the universities in Malaysia. The intention of a person to leave their current employment can be referred to as turnover intention. Previous analyses have revealed these ideas to be an employee’s desired strategy for quitting their current job and looking for another one. Job security, supervisor support, remuneration satisfaction, job autonomy, key performance indicators (KPI) achievability, and job satisfaction are the different factors that influence employees’ intentions to leave their jobs. The finding indicates that structural factors including job autonomy, remuneration satisfaction, and KPI achievability contributed to the explanation of turnover intention. These variables play a more significant part in influencing foreign lecturers’ decisions to quit and move to a better job opportunity.
Military spending and spillover effect on social welfare
Authors: Kassim Zarina , Suhaimi Zakiah Syamra' , Subramaniam S. Ananthan , Zahari Haliza Mohd , Yahaya Mohd Nor
Published: December 2023

The Malaysian Ministry of Finance primarily aims to implement fiscal and financial policies for perpetual economic progress. It is vital to ensure the equitable distribution of national wealth to improve Malaysian citizens’ well-being. Based on this study, the Malaysian government’s strategy in defence allocation and spending demonstrates spillover effects on social welfare. Notwithstanding, this financial strategy must be self-sufficient in terms of resources to achieve economic scale through increased job creation and income generation. The current work utilised panel data to examine the defence spending effects on social welfare. A key finding was derived by applying the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to fiscal time series data for 15 years (2008–2022). Specifically, defence allocations and expenditures reflected a spillover effect on social welfare. The empirical outcomes potentially catalyse the development of the National Defense White Paper in defence allocation and spending strategies and establish a novel independent paradigm in the National Defense Industry (NDI).
Paediatric Risk of Mortality (PRISM) III Score and Serum Lactate Levels as Predictor of Outcome in Children Admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Balasubramanian Jayabanu , Palanisamy Venkateshwaran
Published: December 2023

Objective − To evaluate prognostic indicators of mortality in children admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and to correlate blood lactate levels with Pediatric Risk of Mortality (PRISM) III scores.Methods − A cross sectional study was conducted between March 2021 and October 2022 in the PICU of the P S Govindasamy (PSG) Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. On the basis of the laboratory and clinical parameters, the PRISM III score was calculated at admission. Lactate levels were measured at admission and 24 hours after admission.Results − The study included 107 patients of whom the majority (54.2%) were female. The median patient age was 3 years and the median duration of PICU stay was 4 days. Among the hospitalized patients, 90.7% were survivors, with female patients having an 8.8-fold higher risk of mortality compared to males (P=0.05). The serum lactate value in survivors (2.95 mmol/L) was much lower in comparison to non-survivors (3.11 mmol/L). The PRISM III value measured at the time of admission in survivors (8) was low when compared to non-survivors (16.50). The area under the curve (AUC) for PRISM III was 0.884 compared to lactate levels (0.831).Conclusion − A significant positive correlation was seen between the PRISM III score and lactate levels. The study indicates that monitoring patients admitted to the PICU in relation to their PRISM III score and lactate levels can improve their overall prognosis and facilitate early resuscitation.
Fructose Metabolism Defects in Indian Children - Uncommon or Under-reported? - a Case Series
Authors: Mirza Nida , Maheshwari Ankita
Published: December 2023

Objective − The objective of this case series is to report the varied manifestations of fructose metabolic defects across various age groups in Indian children.Case Series − We report 3 cases of fructose intolerance (1 male, 2 female) presenting at 17 months, 3.3 years and 10 months, with hypoglycaemia, recurrent metabolic acidosis, and abdominal distension with hepatomegaly, respectively. Weight was more affected than height in all of them: 1 child had hypoglycaemia and 2 of them had metabolic acidosis. Genetic tests confirmed the diagnosis with 2 patients having mutations in the FBP-1 gene and 1 mutation in the ALDO-B gene. Catch up growth was documented with resolution of symptoms in all with a fructose free diet.Conclusion − Fructose metabolic defect is a wide spectrum disorder which should be kept in mind in children with failure to thrive, recurrent hypoglycaemia and/or metabolic acidosis.
Roma Hukukunda Nişanlanma, Evlenme ve Evliliğin Sona Ermesi
Authors: SÜTKEN Elvan
Published: December 2023

Roma hukukunda aile (familia), devletin ilk oluşumu aşamasından başlayarak gerek toplumsal açıdan gerek devletin yönetimiyle ilgili olarak özel önem taşımıştır. Roma’da “dar anlamda aile (familia proprio iure)” kavramıyla evlilik kurumu birlikte incelenmiştir. Çalışmamızın konusu, Roma hukukunda nişanlanma, evlenme ve evliliğin sona ermesidir. Çalışmamızda, öncelikle, Roma’da oldukça önem taşıyan, toplumdaki en küçük birlik olan ailenin kurulmasındaki ilk adım olan nişanlanma (sponsalia) anlatılmıştır. Daha sonra başlangıcından sona erme aşamasına kadar evlenme (matrimonium) konusu incelenmiş, dolayısıyla evlenmek için gerekli şartlar, evlenmenin hükümleri, evliliğin sona ermesi, boşanma (divortium), dos konuları sırasıyla ele alınmıştır.
Upper Triassic–to Lower Cretaceous Slovenian Basin successions in the northern margin of the Sava Folds
Authors: Scherman Benjamin , Rožič Boštjan , Görög Ágnes , Kövér Szilvia , Fodor László
Published: December 2023

The evolution of the Slovenian Basin southern margin is currently interpreted based on the successions outcropping in the surroundings of Škofja Loka, on the Ponikve Plateau and in the foothills of the Julian Alps in western Slovenia, as well as from the valley of the Mirna River in south-eastern Slovenia. However, no extensive research on this paleogeographic unit has been carried out in the northern part of the Sava Folds region. Recent field observations permitted the recognition of Upper Triassic to lowermost Cretaceous successions of the Slovenian Basin, including the recently described Middle Jurassic Ponikve Breccia Member of the Tolmin Formation. Based on reambulation-type geological mapping, macroscopic facies observations supported by microfacies analysis and biostratigraphy, three stratigraphic columns were constructed showcasing Slovenian Basin formations on the northern flank of the Trojane Anticline (Sava Folds region). These newly described successions encompass Upper Triassic (Bača Dolomite Formation) and Jurassic–lowermost Cretaceous resedimented limestones and pelagic formations, while the attribution of the Pseudozilian Formation is complex. Based on facies characteristics these successions are similar to those preserved in the Podmelec Nappe (lowermost thrust unit of the Tolmin Nappe) in western Slovenia. The connection between the western and the eastern Slovenian Basin during the Late Triassic-Early Cretaceous interval could be thus recognised.
The Purpose of Small Statutory Agencies: Insights on their Functions, Form, and Practices
Authors: Bushnell Andrew , Brownlee Patrick
Published: December 2023

This original ANZSOG research examines the complex authorising environment of small statutory agencies and demonstrates the importance of them interpreting their formal independence and their practical reliance on larger government departments. It provides practical guidance about the establishment, governance, and operations of this increasingly important part of the machinery of government, and the realities involved in effectively balancing functional relationships. Statutory agencies are established with a particular purpose in mind. They address a specific set of interests or public need, usually with targeted powers to compel, enable, restrict, seek compensation, or advocate. They can be narrowly defined and specialised and therefore are often small, relative to government departments at least. They are established independent of a department and certain ministerial control, and instead self-governed by boards or other separate mechanisms. Nevertheless, they are accountable to the government and a minister as well as to the public they might regulate or represent. A key question is if statutory authority necessarily includes independence, how does this manifest where small agencies have functional and operational dependences and relationships with various government services and systems and stakeholders? Research supporting the governance and administration of small statutory agencies is very limited. This report is based largely on a set of interviews with leaders from ten small statutory agencies across three jurisdictions. It was produced as part of a larger project, commissioned by ANZSOG in partnership with the Public Sector Commission of Queensland and the Public Sector Commission of Western Australia, investigating the governance and operations of small statutory agencies.
Ministers and Officials: How to Get the Relationship Right
Authors: Washington Sally
Published: December 2023

Relationships between ministers and officials are fundamental to our system of government. The foundation of those relationships, like any relationship, is trust and mutual respect. It needs to be based on honesty, openness, and an understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities. ANZSOG ran a series of events to explore both the supply and the ‘demand side’ of good policy and good decision making, and the crucial relationships at the political administrative interface. The ANZSOG series of conversations involved politicians and public servants, and were designed to shed light on what both sides can do to ensure the relationship is working at its best
Changing experiences of virtual, physical and hybrid service delivery across the social care (child and family services) sector: a rapid evidence review
Authors: Smyth Clara , Katz Ilan
Published: December 2023

This rapid evidence review was conducted to inform a study on how place-based services evolve in a world of virtual, physical and hybrid service delivery. The review sought to identify innovations and attempted enhancements facilitated by changing technologies, and unplanned changes brought about by COVID-19 and the responses of different agencies and services.
AFETLERDE SOSYAL MEDYA KULLANIMININ ÖLÜM KORKUSU ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: Bekircan Esra , Adıgüzel Vesile , Tan Kübra
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırma afetlerde sosyal medya kullanımının ölüm korkusu üzerine etkisini incelemek amacı ile yapıldı. Tanımlayıcı nitelikte olan bu çalışmanın örneklemini üç farklı devlet üniversitesinin sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulu ve sağlık bilimleri fakültesinde okuyan 427 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri Sosyo-Demografik Veri Formu, Sosyal Medya Kullanım Amaçları Ölçeği (SMKAÖ) ve Ölüm Kaygısı Ölçeği (ÖKÖ) kullanılarak toplandı. Verilerin analizinde frekans, yüzdelik, pearson korelasyon, bağımsız örneklemler t testi ve tek yönlü ANOVA, Tukey testi ve anlamlılık düzeyi olarak p
3DPL: A VIRTUAL REALITY BASED 3D PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE TO TEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors:   Department of Information Science and Technology – College of Engineering Guindy, Porus A Neavil
Published: December 2023

This research paper introduces "3DPL," a Virtual Reality (VR) based 3D programming language designed to address the inherent challenges of teaching computer programming to primary school students. Traditional programming languages often create cognitive barriers for young learners, impeding their understanding of fundamental computational concepts. In response, 3DPL leverages VR technology to provide an immersive and intuitive coding environment. By seamlessly integrating VR with Zero Coded Chatbots and the MIT Scratch Application, 3DPL offers a solution that not only mitigates the learning curve for students but also enhances their overall pedagogical experience. The research employs rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses to measure the computational and programming proficiency of primary school students using 3DPL. The findings highlight how this innovative approach fosters creativity and engagement among students. The results also contribute insights into the strengths and weaknesses of 3DPL, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of its potential shortcomings. Key Words: Virtual Reality, 3D Programming Language, Zero Coded Chatbots, Mixed Reality, Metaverse, Teaching Assistant, Drag and Drop MIT App
DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF WORKFLOW ATTRITION
Authors:   Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mohan Dr K. Madan
Published: December 2023

Any corporation understands the importance of the workforce in attaining and maintaining a competitive advantage. Workflow attrition rates should be recognized as an interfering element in a business's growth. Making decisions can play an important role in administration and may indicate the most vital component in the planning process. Attrition is a well-known issue that necessitates sound management decisions in order to retain highly qualified staff. In order to reduce workflow attrition, organizations today have a strong business interest in understanding the factors that contribute to this occurrence. There are several factors leading to the attrition. Predicting employee attrition and determining the key contributors to at- trition are thus important organizational goals in order to optimize their human resource strategy. Excit- ingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Deep Learning have been actively used, in fore- casting attrition probabilities in advance using an automated technique. The goal of this research is to utilize machine and deep learning models and compare them to bring out the highest possible accuracy. We aspire to use Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN) Algo- rithms to reach accuracy up to 94%, compared to the previous high of 92%. Keywords: Workflow Attrition, Predictive model, Deep Learning and Neural Networks, Dataset enhance- ment
Electrifying the Transportation Sector: Implications for the Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: ALAGOZ Ekrem
Published: December 2023

This review article explores the implications of electrifying the transportation sector for the oil and gas industry. The current state of the transportation sector and the role of oil and gas in it are discussed, followed by an introduction to the concept of electrification and its potential benefits and challenges. The article analyzes the potential impacts of electrification on the oil and gas industry, including changes in demand for oil and gas and opportunities for investing in renewable energy and developing new technologies. Several case studies of companies in the oil and gas industry that are adapting to the transition to electrification are presented, including those investing in renewable energy and developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The role of government policies and regulations in the transition to electrification is also discussed, including incentives for electric vehicles and renewable energy and their potential impact on the oil and gas industry. The article concludes with a summary of the potential implications of electrifying the transportation sector for the oil and gas industry, along with recommendations for how companies in the oil and gas industry can adapt to the transition to electrification. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the electrification of the transportation sector and its impact on the oil and gas industry, offering insights and recommendations for industry stakeholders.
Power Bill Optimization for Grid-tie Solar PV-Battery House
Authors: OUEDRAOGO Kiswendsida Elias , EKİM Pınar Oğuz , DEMİROK Erhan
Published: December 2023

This study focuses on the optimization of power bills for a house equipped with a grid-tie solar PV-battery system. Rather than adhering to conventional load scheduling practices or minimizing grid power usage at each time interval, a novel approach is adopted wherein the optimization is performed for the entire 24-hour period simultaneously. By directly incorporating time-of-use rates into the cost function, an absolute optimal solution is attained. The findings indicate that compared to single time step optimization, the proposed method results in a reduction of the power bill ranging from 6% to 10%, depending on load-generation variations. Furthermore, if the utility or government enforces the summer tariff consistently throughout the year, the savings escalate to a range of 15% to 22%. Introducing a more intelligent tariff structure can thus serve as an effective means to expedite the transition towards renewable energy by incentivizing individual investments in solar PV, battery systems, and smart home energy management.
Flexible R&D Promotion Instruments as a Way to Develop the Space Industry in Brazil
Authors: D. P. Szimanski, , M. C. S. Melo, , A. F. Cabello, , L. H. M. Freitas,
Published: December 2023

The space sector is technology-intensive with high-cost, risky and long-term projects. Encouraging technological development in the sector therefore requires specific policies capable of overcoming the sector’s characteristics. Due to budgetary issues or rules that imposed greater accountability on the public manager in case of failure of technological development projects, the Brazilian space sector could not use the existing instruments for financing R&D. However, with the change in the National Innovation Law and the introduction of the technological ordering instrument (ETEC), this type of instrument began to be used by the Brazilian Space Agency in the contracting of technological projects. ETEC is a milestone, as it allows the public sector to accept that the development project may not be successful, without the public manager being held responsible for the failure. And the release of budgetary resources from the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development allowed the adoption of subsidy notices to encourage innovation directly by private companies, a drastic historical change, since space investments were carried out through the use of public research institutes. The use of new instruments opens up new possibilities for direct incentives for the Brazilian space industry.
Strategic Management in Agricultural Enterprises: Optimizing Animal Production for Global Markets
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: December 2023

This article delves into the strategic management principles applied within agricultural enterprises, with a specific focus on animal production. It explores how effective management strategies, encompassing market analysis, risk management, and innovation, contribute to the success and competitiveness of animal production ventures on the global stage. Through the integration of case studies and real-world examples, the article illustrates the practical applications of strategic management in navigating the complexities of the agricultural context.
Agribusiness Innovations: Navigating Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Production in the Global Marketplace
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: December 2023

This article explores the dynamic landscape of agribusiness innovations and their transformative impact on sustainable agriculture and animal production in the global marketplace. As the agricultural sector undergoes rapid technological advancements, the integration of precision farming, supply chain management, and market-driven approaches plays a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency, promoting environmental sustainability, and ensuring economic viability. Through a comprehensive analysis of these innovations, this article aims to shed light on the evolving strategies that navigate the complexities of international agriculture.
Management Moves to a Different Beat: Bridging Commerce with Music and Dance
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: December 2023

Management Moves to a Different Beat: Bridging Commerce with Music and Dance" explores the transformative potential of integrating music and dance into traditional management practices. The article delves into the vibrant worlds of music and dance, showcasing how businesses can unlock creativity, inspire leadership, and reshape corporate culture. Through real-world examples and case studies, it highlights the strategic use of music and dance as tools for innovation, team building, and the development of a harmonious organizational environment. This exploration goes beyond conventional management paradigms, offering insights into a new dimension where the rhythmic integration of commerce with the arts leads to a symphony of success.
Fortea, Roger (ed.). Las Historias del Mago Setne y otros relatos del Egipto
Authors: Guimerà Martínez Ariadna
Published: December 2023

Fortea, Roger (ed.)Las Historias del Mago Setne y otros relatos del Egipto fantásticoMadrid: Siruela, 2023, 416 p.ISBN 978-84-19419-82-8
Cómo la corrupción amenaza a la seguridad humana
Authors: Escobar Mejía Claudia
Published: December 2023

Este ensayo explora cómo la corrupción representa una amenaza significativa para la seguridad humana en múltiples dimensiones: económica, política, personal y comunitaria. Al corroer la confianza en las instituciones, socavar el estado de derecho y facilitar otras formas de criminalidad, la corrupción impacta negativamente en la calidad de vida de las personas y en la cohesión social. En países donde la corrupción es sistémica, como Guatemala, se observa una conexión directa entre la prevalencia de prácticas corruptas y la vulnerabilidad de los ciudadanos, desde los riesgos que enfrentan en carreteras mal mantenidas hasta la recepción de atención médica inadecuada. La corrupción judicial es un subconjunto insidioso de la corrupción política, ya que socava el último recurso que la gente podría tener para buscar justicia y protección. Combatir la corrupción no es solo una cuestión ética o legal, sino también una necesidad imperante para mejorar la seguridad humana. Requiere un enfoque integral que abarque desde políticas de transparencia y rendición de cuentas hasta la participación activa de la sociedad civil y los medios de comunicación. Solo así se puede empezar a reconstruir la confianza en las instituciones y mejorar la seguridad humana para todos. El ensayo brinda una visión general sobre el impacto de la corrupción en la seguridad económica, política, personal y comunitaria. También analiza niveles y tipos de corrupción, con énfasis en la corrupción sistémica y judicial. Examina el caso de Guatemala para ilustrar los efectos de la corrupción en la seguridad humana. Finalmente, argumenta que la independencia judicial es fundamental para empoderar a los tribunales en la lucha contra la corrupción y la protección de los derechos humanos.
Simon i Tarrés, A.: Els orígens del miracle econòmic català (ca. 1500-ca. 1800) (Barcelona, 2021)
Authors: Gual Vilà Valentí
Published: December 2023

Ressenya de:
Simon i Tarrés, Antoni (2021)
Els orígens del miracle econòmic català (ca. 1500-ca. 1800)
Barcelona: Rafael Dalmau editor, 316 p.
ISBN 978-84-232-0873-9
Junín y Ayacucho "fake news": la prensa ibérica contra la realidad (1824-1825)
Authors: Cuño Bonito Justo
Published: December 2023

Las armas y la pluma en el conflicto bélico forman parte de los recursos y estrategias de combate. En el presente artículo se demuestra cómo los bandos enfrentados en Junín y Ayacucho utilizaron la prensa para apoyar sus tácticas y mover el sentido de la opinión pública para hacerlo coincidir con sus intereses políticos y bélicos. En algunos casos se exageraron las noticias o fueron presentadas en el sentido contrario a cómo había sucedido. En otros casos se omitió alguna parte de la información o, simplemente, se eliminó completamente. Los periódicos y gacetas se posicionaron ante los resultados de los combates siguiendo marcadas líneas estratégicas e ideológicas, acercándose o alejándose de los hechos documentados según el interés propio del momento de los grupos de poder a los que representaban. Comenzamos a apreciar entonces el fenómeno de la utilización de los medios de comunicación y la manipulación de la opinión pública que en nuestras sociedades actuales ha adquirido un enorme grado de sofisticación.
Comparison of Some Properties of Y123 and Gd123 Superconducting Material
Authors: Kruaehong Thitipong , Sujinnapram Supphadate , Nilkamjon Tunyanop , Ratreng Sermsuk , Udomsamuthirun Pongkaew
Published: December 2023

Gd123 and Y123 superconducting materials were synthesized using the conventional solid-state reaction method, and their physical properties were compared. The critical temperature was determined based on the relationship between resistivity and temperature, and the average temperatures of Gd123 and Y123 were found to be 87.35K and 86.48K, respectively. The percentage of the superconducting compound and non-superconducting compound was determined using the Rietveld refinement method, which also revealed that the orthorhombic crystal structure belonged to the superconducting compound. The Gd123 sample had a higher proportion of the superconducting compound than the Y123 sample. EDX mapping analysis was used to investigate the composition of the samples, including the elements Y, Ba, Cu, and O, and the absence of impurities. The Gd123 and Y123 samples had melting points of 1,313K and 1,303K, respectively. The oxygen content of the samples was determined using the iodometric titration method, and the Gd123 and Y123 samples had oxygen contents of 6.68 and 6.58, respectively.
Vermi degradation of different dietary supplements mediated on the reproduction and metabolic profile of earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae
Authors: ANUSHA Manikandan , PREETHEE Saravanan , SAMINATHAN Kulandaivel , KATHIRESWARI Palanisamy , ARUNMETHA Sundaramoorthy
Published: December 2023

Earthworm growth and reproduction is influenced by the environmental variables such as temperature, moisture, substrate and nutrient content in vermibed materials. By using different kind of dietary supplements with the conventional vermibed materials raise the development and reproductive potential of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. The current study evaluated on particular periods such as 10th, 45th, and 90th day in vermibins with dietary supplements in the ratio of 1:1 the 50% Ficus religiosa leaf litters + 50% cow dung (T1); 50% Lawsonia inermis leaf litters + 50% cow dung (T2); 50% sugarcane bagasse + 50% cow dung (T3) was used and 100% cow dung serves as control (C). Among these vermibins, T3 vermibin treated earthworms had the highest growth, reproduction, highest sperm count in the seminal vesicle, hatching success, and also increased the metabolic profile of earthworms such as protein, carbohydrate, and lipids in tissues and seminal vesicle. Compared to the other nutritional supplements, the present study result revealed that cow dung and sugarcane bagasse together have a significant positive impact on earthworm growth and reproduction. This study emphasized on the enhancement of the reproductive capacity of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae by incorporating different dietary supplements with the traditional vermicomposting methods. This also helps to analyse the influence of the metabolic profile in the growth and development and even on the reproductive index of the earthworm which is been observed on three different period: 10th, 45th and 90th day of experimentation. In the current research multi output can be ensured by integrating with production of crops, vermicompost, earthworm growth and waste management. This present study also represents that the open dumping of such a huge quantity of dung materials and plant and animal wastes will create environmental pollution and benefits for soil fertility improvement.
Mechanism of carnitine transport catalyzed by carnitine carrier from rat brain mitochondria
Authors: Kamińska Joanna , Nałęcz Katarzyna , Nałęcz Maciej
Published: December 2023

The transport mechanism of reconstituted carnitine carrier purified from rat brain mitochondria was studied kinetically. Short and medium chain acyl carnitine derivatives had much higher affinity to the carnitine carrier in comparison with long chain acyl carnitine derivatives, therefore both homologous (carnitine/carnitine) and heterologous (carnitine/acetylcarnitine) antiports were analysed. A complete set of half-saturation constants was establiblished for various substrate concentrations on both the external and the internal side of the membrane. Bisubstrate initial velocity analyses of the exchange reaction resulted in a kinetic pattern which is consistent with a sequential anti port mechanism. This type of mechanism implies formation of a ternary complex of the carrier with one internal and one external substrate molecule before the transport reaction occurs.
The effect of stimulus intensity on force output in simple reaction time task in humans
Authors: Jaśkowski Piotr , Rybarczyk Krzysztof , Jaroszyk Feliks , Lemański Dariusz
Published: December 2023

The force needed to press the key in a simple reaction time task was measured as a function of stimulus intensity for visual and auditory stimuli in three experiments using a total 45 male and female human subjects. Intensity ranged from 0.316 to 1995 cd/m2 for visual stimuli and from ranged from 47 to 102 dB for auditory stimuli. We found, in agreement with Angel's (1973) original study, that for auditory stimuli higher intensity is accompanied by a larger force. Surprisingly, in the case of visual stimuli the intensity does not influence the force. These findings are explained by the assumption that the changes of force reflect the changes of unspecific activation level evoked by immediate arousal. Thus, the different behaviour of force for these two modalities is in agreement with the common view that loud auditory stimuli are arousing while intense visual ones are not.
Development of the age-related spontaneous spike-wave discharges in rat neocortex and exposure to a model neurotoxin
Authors: Gralewicz Sławomir , Łuczak Cezary , Wiaderna Dorota , Tomas Tadeusz
Published: December 2023

In laboratory rats an epileptic-like spontaneous neocortical activity in the form of bursts of spike and wave discharges (SWD) develops gradually with age. High incidence of the SWD episodes is accompanied by other indices characteristic of advanced age: memory disturbances and atrophic changes within basal forebrain structures (Buzsaki et al. 1988b, Gage et al. 1988). Accordingly, it has been proposed that the number and duration of the SWD episodes be regarded as a diagnostic marker to distinguish between young and old brains (Buzsaki et al. 1988a). It is suspected that exposure to neurotoxins may accelerate the progress of age-related neurodegeneration by predisposing neurons to premature death and thus hasten the appearance of the age-related functional deficits (Weiss 1990). Analysing the development of SWD activity in exposed rats may be helpful for an assessment of the potency of the neurotoxin under study to exert such an effect. In the present work the influence of a three-month exposure to a model neurotoxin, ethanol (ETOH), on the development of the SWD activity in imp-DAK rats was investigated. It has been found that in rats given 10% ETOH solution as the only drink for three months, the incidence of the SWD episodes increased markedly. The increase was most clearly seen after ETOH withdrawal and on the 90th day after exposure no tendency to decline could be observed. The obtained data indicate that exposure to exogenous substances may exert a distinguishable long-lasting influence on the development of the SWD activity.
Participation of different 5-HT receptors in the memory process in rats and its modulation by the serotonin depletor p-chlorophenylalanine
Authors: Petkov Vesselin , Belcheva Stilyana , Konstantinova Elena , Kehayov Roumen
Published: December 2023

The memory effects of agonists and antagonists of some serotonin (5-HT) receptor subtypes were examined in experiments on rats using an active avoidance method (shuttle-box). The 5-HT receptor antagonists NAN 190 (1 mg/kg i.p.) and pindolol (6 mg/kg i.p.) improved some indices for memory; the 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptor antagonists ritanserin (l mg/kg i.p.) and ondansetron (0.1 mg/kg i.p.) exerted a favourable effect on the mastering of active avoidance performance. The tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor para-chlorophenylalanine (300 mg/kg i.p.) alone produced no significant changes in the indices for retention of learned behaviour but in combination with the 5-HT-receptor agonists and antagonists influenced some of their effects. The results obtained show different participation of 5-HT1A, 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptors in the mechanisms of the memory process; the nature of this involvement is modulated by the brain level of serotonin.
Spermine protects in vivo the antioxidant enzymes in transiently hypoperfused rat brain
Authors: Farbiszewski Ryszard , Bielawski Krzysztof , Bielawska Anna , Sobaniec Wojciech
Published: December 2023

The antioxidant enzymatic system in brain hypoperfusion/reperfusion model in rats after spermine administration was evaluated. Incomplete cerebral ischemia/reperfusion induced by temporal occlusion of common carotid arteries caused a decrease in the activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase as well as total and free sulfhydryl groups, while thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances became elevated. Administration of spermine after the reperfusion led to restoring all above parameters to normal values. Protective effect of spermine in transiently hypoperfused and subsequently reperfused rat brain is briefly discussed.
Effects of repeated systemic penicillin injections on nonconvulsive and convulsive epileptic seizures in the rat
Authors: Stankiewicz Jolanta , Stankiewicz Maciej , Wiaderna-Stępień Dorota , Tomas Tadeusz , Gralewicz Sławomir
Published: December 2023

Changes in the spontaneous and induced epileptic activity in the course of repetitive systemic i.p. administration of crystalline penicillin (Pc) were examined in imp-DAK rats. In all the rats used, nonconvulsive seizures characterized by bursts of spike and wave discharges (SWD) in the neocortex occurred spontaneously. A single i.p. injection of Pc at doses of 1,000,000, 1,500,000 or 2,000,000 IU/kg resulted in a transient increase in SWD activity. For the latter two doses, Pc injections also induced convulsive activity, i.e. single spikes and trains of spikes accompanied by myoclonies. When 1,500,000 IU/kg of Pc was administered repeatedly (six injections, one every 48 h), the amount of the convulsive activity induced by successive injections decreased but the increase in the number of SWD bursts became more pronounced. This result gives rise to some questions about the development of tolerance to the epileptogenic Pc effects in the course of repeated administration of this antibiotic.
The effect of prolonged administration of lithium on the level of dopamine D2 receptor mRNA in the rat striatum and nucleus accumbens
Authors: Dziedzicka-Wasylewska Marta , Wędzony Krzysztof
Published: December 2023

In the present study the alterations in the levels of mRNA coding for dopamine receptor D2, were determined in the rat striatum (STR) and the nucleus accumbens septi (NAS), in dependence on duration of lithium administration. The levels of mRNA coding for D2 receptor (determined using an in situ hybridization technique) were determined after 1, 7 and 14 days of lithium administration (LiCl, 6 mEq/kg, p.o.), at 3 and 24 h after the last dose of the drug. This treatment resulted in the increase in the levels of mRNA coding for dopamine receptor D2 in all brain regions examined and the effect depended on the time after lithium administration. However the effect was most pronounced in the shell region of NAS , 24 h after the 14-day treatment.
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) and its mRNA in discrete brain areas after subchronic administration of neuroleptics
Authors: Herman Zbigniew
Published: December 2023

Classical (chlorpromazine, haloperidol) and atypical (sulpiride and clozapine) neuroleptics applied for a period of 2 weeks diminished neuropeptide Y (NPY) levels in nucleus accumbens, but not in striatum. These changes were correlated with NPY mRNA level. However, the effect of these neuroleptics on the level of NPY in hypothalamus was different. It is suggested that changes in NPY levels caused by neuroleptics are mediated by dopaminergic D1/D2 receptors.
Enhancement of [3H]D-aspartate release during ischemia like conditions in rat hippocampal slices: source of excitatory amino acids
Authors: Zabłocka Barbara , Domańska-Janik Krystyna
Published: December 2023

Ischemic neuronal injury is supposed to be caused in part by the extracellular accumulation of excitatory amino acids (EAA). Neurotransmitter and metabolic EAA can be released from synaptic vesicles and cytoplasm of neurones and glial cells. In this study the release of the glutamate analogue [3H]D-aspartate ([3H]D-ASP), loaded into 500-micrometer slices of rat hippocampus, was investigated. The efflux of the label was measured during anoxic - aglycemic ("ischemic") and normoxic K+ depolarization. To identify the pools from which [3H]D-ASP is released we have estimated its calcium dependence and the effects of inhibitors of: (1) Na(+)-dependent transporter of amino acids (100 microM L-trans-pyrrolidine-2,4-dicarboxylic acid /L-trans-PDC/), (2) sodium channel (l microM tetrodotoxin TTX), and (3) anion channel (1 mM furosemide). [3H]D-ASP released upon normoxic depolarization was 40% inhibited by TTX, nearly 40% by L-trans-PDC and over 50% by furosemide. The "ischemic" release was in 40% calcium dependent, completely TTX independent and in approximately 50% blocked by furosemide treatment. Our data suggest that EAA accumulated in the synaptic cleft during ischemia are mainly released from the cytosolic compartment by mechanisms which are connected with the ischemic increase of extracellular potassium concentration.