bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Human Mannose Receptor 1 Attenuates HIV-1 Infectivity in a Virus Isolate-Specific Manner
Authors: Saito Hideki , Sukegawa Sayaka , Kao Sandra , Strebel Klaus
Published: October 2023

Human mannose receptor 1 (hMRC1) is a transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the C-type lectin family and is expressed on the surface of most tissue macrophages. hMRC1 contributes to the binding and transmission of HIV-1 and is involved in the endocytic uptake of HIV-1 for subsequent antigen presentation. We previously reported that hMRC1 functions as an antiviral factor by inhibiting virus release through a BST-2-like mechanism. The inhibition of virus release was not virus isolate-specific and, surprisingly, was not Env-dependent. We now report on another hMRC1 antiviral function that affects the infectivity of viral particles. Unlike its effect on virus release, the inhibition of viral infectivity by hMRC1 was virus isolate-specific. An analysis of chimeric Env revealed that the Env V3 region was a critical determinant for the inhibitory effect of hMRC1. Of note, exogenously expressed hMRC1 was packaged into viral particles in an Env-independent manner. Co-immunoprecipitation studies revealed a strong interaction of the hMRC1-sensitive NL43 Env with hMRC1, while the hMRC1-insensitive Envs of AD8 and 49.5 isolates interacted poorly if at all with hMRC1. An analysis of a panel of Transmitted/Founder (T/F) viruses revealed that all of them were R5-tropic, and more than half of them were inhibited by hMRC1. The detailed mechanism of how hMRC1 inhibits viral infectivity remains to be investigated. However, the high-affinity binding of hMRC1 to Env may cause a conformational change around the Env V3 region or obstruct the Env V3 region and may make it inaccessible for subsequent interaction with the coreceptor during virus entry.
Effect of COVID-19 on Routine Childhood Vaccination in Bahir Dar City, Northwestern, Ethiopia
Authors: Berhane Hanna Yemane , Worku Alemayehu , Fawzi Wafaie
Published: October 2023

Despite free vaccinations for all children, Ethiopia is one of the ten countries where most children do not receive all of their basic vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted service delivery and utilization worldwide. In this study, we assessed the effect of the pandemic on routine childhood vaccinations in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The data were collected from immunization records, health system monthly reports, and interviews with vaccination professionals. The data were analyzed using interrupted time series and thematic analyses. In 6940 records covering 2018–2022, the number of vaccine doses that were delivered steadily increased except for 2021/22. Vaccine delivery consistently increased prior to the pandemic. Immediately after the first case was reported, there were some disruptions, but they were not statistically significant compared to the pre-pandemic period. In-depth interviews also confirmed this finding, showing early pandemic fear and protective measures had an impact but were not sustained. These results show that COVID-19 has had a transient but non-significant effect on childhood vaccination. Although the interruption was statistically insignificant, it could reverse decades of progress toward safeguarding children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Therefore, we must intensify our initiatives to boost childhood vaccination rates and restore pre-pandemic services to regain momentum and avoid future setbacks.
A Global Review of Progress in Remote Sensing and Monitoring of Marine Pollution
Authors: Ma Jingwu , Ma Renfeng , Pan Qi , Liang Xianjun , Wang Jianqing , Ni Xinxin
Published: October 2023

With the rapid development of urbanization and industrialization, human activities have caused marine pollution in three ways: land source, air source, and sea source, leading to the problem of marine environments. Remote sensing, with its wide coverage and fast and accurate monitoring capability, continues to be an important tool for marine environment monitoring and evaluation research. This paper focuses on the three types of marine pollution, namely marine seawater pollution, marine debris and microplastic pollution, and marine air pollution. We review the application of remote sensing technology methods for monitoring marine pollution and identify the limitations of existing methods. Marine seawater pollution can be effectively monitored by remote sensing technology, especially where traditional monitoring methods are inadequate. For marine debris and microplastic pollution, the monitoring methods are still in the early stages of development and require further research. For marine air pollution, more air pollution parameters are required for accurate monitoring. Future research should focus on developing marine remote sensing with data, technology, and standard sharing for three-dimensional monitoring, combining optical and physical sensors with biosensors, and using multi-source and multi-temporal monitoring data. A marine multi-source monitoring database is necessary to provide an immediately available basis for coastal and marine governance, improve marine spatial planning, and help coastal and marine protection.
Optimized LiFePO4-Based Cathode Production for Lithium-Ion Batteries through Laser- and Convection-Based Hybrid Drying Process
Authors: Wolf Sebastian , Schwenzer Niklas , Tratz Tim , Göken Vinzenz , Börner Markus , Neb Daniel , Heimes Heiner , Winter Martin , Kampker Achim
Published: October 2023

The drying of electrodes for lithium-ion batteries is one of the most energy- and cost-intensive process steps in battery production. Laser-based drying processes have emerged as promising candidates for electrode manufacturing due to their direct energy input, spatial homogeneity within the laser spot, and rapid controllability. However, it is unclear to what extent electrode and cell quality are affected by higher heating and drying rates. Hybrid systems as a combination of laser- and convection-based drying were investigated in an experimental study with water-processed LFP cathodes. The manufactured electrodes were compared with purely laser-dried and purely convection-dried samples in terms of drying times and quality characteristics. The electrodes were characterized with regard to physical properties like adhesion and electronic conductivity, as well as electrochemical performance using the rate capability. Regarding adhesion and electronic conductivity, the LFP-based cathodes dried in the hybrid-drying process by laser and convection showed similar quality characteristics compared to conventionally dried cathodes, while, at the same time, significantly reducing the overall drying time. In terms of electrochemical performance, measured by the rate capability, no significant differences were found between the drying technologies used. These findings demonstrate the great potential of laser- and convection-based hybrid drying of LFP cathodes to enhance the electrode-drying process in terms of energy efficiency and operational costs.
ORGANIZATION OF DIAGNOSTICS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Authors:   Southwest State University, AGEEVА E.V. , VINOGRADOV E.S. ,   Southwest State University, SHCHERBAKOV A.V. ,   Southwest State University
Published: October 2023

This article presents the system of organization of maintenance and diagnostics of motor vehicles in modern operating conditions. The elements of improving the technology of repair and predictive work, which are associated with a non-collapsible method of diagnosis, are considered; the patterns of changes in the values of diagnostic parameters of the car are reflected.
PREDICTION OF VEHICLE STRUCTURES UNDER OPERATING CONDITIONS
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, DYAKOV I.F. , MOISEEV Yu.V. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, DYAKOV V.I. ,   Evroizol LLC
Published: October 2023

The possibilities of maintaining the structure of vehicles in good condition during operation by predicting failures based on energy consumption are outlined.The technical condition of the vehicle is considered, taking into account the energy loss associated with failures.The main depen-dences of energy consumption, characterizing the sensitivity of the car to failures, are given. The purpose of the work is the possibility of minimizing downtime during the current repair of a vehicle in operating conditions. The objectives of the study are to predict failures in a timely manner during the short and long-term operation of the vehicle Short-term, taking into account the maintenance personnel of the fleet of vehicles, and long-term forecasts of vehicle failures are proposed. The long-term forecast is considered on the basis of a neural network that provides results under uncertainty.
INFLUENCE OF MODE PARAMETERS OF ENGINE OPERATION ON THE INDICATOR OF ITS EFFECTIVE EFFICIENCY
Authors:   Oryol State University, RODIMTSEV S.A. , PANIN E.N. ,   Oryol State University
Published: October 2023

The results of optimizing the regime characteristics of the engine operation for small-scale mechanization, in terms of effective efficiency, are presented. A technique for preparing a full-factorial experiment with a factorial scheme of 33 is described. The study of the parameters of the Honda GX200 engine is carried out using an automated laboratory for the study of gasoline en-gines. Controlled factors are throttle position (x1), load (x2), and fuel mixture composition (x3). It has been established that with a negative dependence, the value of the effective efficiency has the least influence on the value of the fuel mixture supply. The applied load and composition of the fuel mixture have a significant direct effect on the efficiency of the engine under study. Within the selected ranges, an increase in the values of these factors leads to an increase in the effective efficiency up to 4%. A regression equation is obtained and a graph of the effective efficiency response surface to changes in the engine performance characteristics is plotted.
SPECIAL VEHICLES FUEL SUPPLY ORGANIZATION FOR AIRPORT SERVICE
Authors:   Tyumen Industrial University, ZAKHAROV N.S. , SAPOZHENKOV N.O. ,   Tyumen Industrial University, SHAKIROV I.F. ,   Tyumen Industrial University
Published: October 2023

The methods of fuel consumption rationing by special vehicles are analyzed, taking into account ambient temperature, amount of precipitation and upper equipment operating time. It has been established that the current standards do not fully characterize the use of snowplows at airportsThe results can be applied to correct the fuel consumption rationing methodology based on the specific performance of the main and auxiliary engines which eliminates discrepancies in the current standards, optimizes fuel reserves and increases the efficiency of vehicle operation.
DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF THE URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORT NETWORK
Authors: VETROVA T.A.
Published: October 2023

Despite the large number of works in the field of dynamic management of the urban passenger transport network, at the moment there are no methods of dynamic management of the route transport network, taking into account the actual demand and the possibility of real-time route realignment. The purpose of the study: to develop a methodology for managing urban passenger transport, taking into account the dynamic demand for transportation. The paper uses heuristic methods of scientific research and the method of formalization. To implement the methodology pro-posed by the author, a decision-making algorithm for dynamic management of the urban passenger transport network has been developed. It is presented in a logical and formalized form. The ob-tained results of the study are the only ones of their kind. The solutions proposed by the author are universal in nature and can be used for networks with different parameters.
ENSURING THE EFFICIENCY OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT BY COORDINATING THE OPERATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University, LYAPIN S.A. , KADASEV D.A. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University, VORONIN N.V. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University
Published: October 2023

Coordination of the work of traffic lights on the street and road network of cities leads to an increase in the efficiency of traffic management. Identification of transport problems was carried out on the basis of monitoring of traffic parameters and analysis of traffic accident statistics. The calculation of the parameters of the coordinated control was carried out using simulation mod-eling in the Avenue 2.0 program. The calculation of the optimal duration of the traffic light cycle was carried out on the basis of the total delay and average saturation of the cycle in the most satu-rated directions.
DETERMINATION OF PLANNED INDICATORS OF CARGO ROAD TRANSPORTATION IN THE SEVERE CONDITIONS OF THE FAR NORTH
Authors:   Siberian State Automobile and Highway University, VAKHRUSHEV S.A. , TROFIMOVA L.S. ,   Siberian State Automobile and Highway University, TROFIMOV B.S. ,   Siberian State Automobile and Highway University
Published: October 2023

The article presents the planned indicators of road freight transportation in the conditions of the Far North, which are determined as a result of the experiment for real operating conditions. The research used modern mathematical methods. The probabilistic values of indicators are established - time for loading, time for unloading, distance, speed, time for movement using special equipment. The equations of regression dependences of production and mileage on probabilistic indicators are obtained, which made it possible to determine the plan for road freight transportation.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT SKILL IN INTERACTION WITH THE FEMALE TEACHING TEAM
Authors: BABENKO I. , BOLSHAYA O. , PYVOVAR N.
Published: October 2023

The article shows the latest approaches to the problem of researching female educational teams, their management, harmonizing methods. The novelty of scientific research is noted. The unique features of interpersonal relations in modern female pedagogical teams are indicated. After all, they are not a team, but weakly hierarchical, based on personal and mostly informal relationships. The positive and negative sides of such a team are shown. In order for him to be low-conflict, controlled, that is, psychologically positive, his management must have a program of scientifically verified interaction. The author's draft of such a program is presented in the article. The author considers this approach of managing the female educational team to be relevant. The formation of socio-psychological and pedagogical conditions for the successful management of the female educational team is considered as a way to realize each woman's personal internal resources and reserves aimed at improving the pedagogical process. At the same time, it is the creation of conditions for personal and professional growth, realization of creative and creative efforts of women. The development of the system of "horizontal connections" requires systematic coordination of relations both within and between structural divisions, because the women's team is easily polarized with the formation of informal groups, has increased demands on the manager's ability to eliminate contradictions between formal and informal relations of subordinates, assigns a special, incomparable objectively, even too close subjective attention to personal qualities, etc.
METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF FORMING THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN LITERATURE READING LESSONS
Authors: MOVCHAN V. , BIRIUK L.
Published: October 2023

The State Standard of Primary Education defines the general and mandatory results of education, which reflects the personal achievements of students in the categories of competences. It was determined that the artistic text should be considered as a means that will help to explain the complex concepts of life to the child through artistic images, to form a more rational emotional response to possible human actions. Deep penetration into the artistic text, the emotional state of the characters helps to understand the motives of their actions, develop one's own attitude to what is read, forms the ability to empathize with the characters, empathic abilities of primary school pupils. The aim of the paper is to carry out an analysis of modern methods and methods of forming the emotional intelligence of primary school pupils; reveal the essence, content and signs of emotional intelligence. The author's interpretation of the definition of "emotional intelligence" is offered. This is the ability to understand, analyze, control and use feelings and emotions in life situations, understand the emotions of others and communicate with them. The methods and techniques of forming the emotional intelligence of primary school pupils in the lesson of literary reading are described.

In our research, we came to the conclusion that emotional intelligence is one of the main skills of exchanging oneself and others. A person who is emotionally developed thanks to his emotions and the emotions of others, knows how to achieve life goals. Prospects for further research consist in the further search for methods of forming the emotional intelligence of primary school pupils.
ART THERAPY FOR IMPROVING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING OF STUDENTS TRAUMATIZED DURING THE WAR
Authors: NIKOLENKO O. , ZUYENKO M. , GRYNOVA M. , KOHUT I. , NIKOLENKO K.
Published: October 2023

The article is aimed at the study and development of art methods for restoring the stability of students who suffered during the war. The research was divided into the following stages: a survey on the perception of war and own "war experience" among secondary school students; fixation of "pain points" (problematic) and "support points" (useful knowledge, skills) in students' answers; development of an effective method of art therapy in the conditions of war for students to overcome losses and gain a new life and spiritual perspective.
A Scoping Review of End-Of-Life Care Education Programs for
Critical Care Nurses
Authors: HAN Eugene , CHOI Sumi , YUN Ki Young , KIM Sung Ha , KIM Sanghee , YUN Hye Young
Published: October 2023

This article reports on a scoping review that was designed to identify research
trends and contents related to End-Of-Life care guidelines in education programs
for nurses working in intensive care units. Following the methodology of Arksey
and O’Malley, we conducted a scoping review of articles published (in either
English or Korean) within the last 10 years that focus on educational
interventions for critical care nurses concerning End-Of-Life care. The
following domains were abstracted from the collected data: study design, program
details, program evaluation, and results. A total 15 studies were extracted and
reviewed. The predominant educational approach in these studies was competency
enhancement education. The teaching methods employed included lectures,
demonstrations, simulations, role-play, workshops, discussions, mentoring, and
online training. Most of the educational program evaluations measured changes in
knowledge, attitude, or confidence levels related to various aspects of
End-Of-Life care, including communication with patients, legal considerations,
ethical decision-making, and symptoms management. This study suggests that
educational interventions can improve the End-Of-Life care provided by critical
care nurses, and future research should target programs aimed at enhancing the
relevant skills and competencies of these nurses.
Are there gender differences in pro-environmental attitudes? Evidence from Croatia.
Authors: Mandarić Doroteja , Hunjet Prof. Dr. Sc. Anica
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research was to investigate potential disparities between genders in terms of their pro-environmental attitudes and mindsets in Croatia. By employing an online survey through snowball sampling, a total of 263 adult participants from Croatia were recruited for the study. The findings in this research indicate that gender plays a role in influencing individuals' environmental attitudes and behaviors, as women exhibit a higher degree of environmental consciousness and environmentally positive manners. Specifically, women demonstrate greater concern for environmental issues in the country, show more support for policies aimed at recycling, and hold a more positive outlook toward health problems caused by ecological problems. This study provides valuable insights into the connection between gender and environmentalism in Croatia, making significant contributions to existing literature. Moreover, it offers implications for the development of policies targeting environmental management and recognizing the need to influence the environmental behavior of the opposite sex.

Keywords: Environmental Attitudes, Sustainability, Eco-Awareness, Consumer Behavior
Perceived Attitudes & Disquiets on the Adoption of Enterprise Application Architecture for Supply Chain Management in SMEs
Authors: Theophilus Lamola Kingston Xerxes
Published: October 2023

Background: Throughout the history of information systems, perceived attitudes and concerns (PADs) have been seen as a key factor in actual adoption (AA) of Enterprise Application Architecture (EAA), in this case for supply chain management. Systems development life cycle by John Zachman, who explains seven steps for systems development by Hay (1997), which include: strategy, analysis, reactance theory, design, construction, documentation, transition and production. Objectives: This research aims to determine whether PADs affect the AA of EAA for SCM. In addition, the impact of the systems development life cycle is determined by the following factors: communication and common language, commitment, governance, scope and purpose, business-oriented and approach. Methodology: To provide statistical analysis of diagnostic tests and data analysis, a quantitative research design was adopted. A stratified random sample was considered for two parameters: information technology users, resource optimizers, risk takers, customer-centric approaches, and malleability. The sample was compressed to 310. For the first estimation, the linear regression model using IBM SPSS software version 26 was used. Results: The results showed that PADs have a negative impact on the AA of EAA as indicated by the negative-slope linear regression. However, personal perspectives such as techie, determinism, romanticism, and scepticism result in a negative bias. Findings: These results cannot be extrapolated to all SME owners and managers as they act on the basis of different characteristics such as: Information system components, internet connectivity and contextual information technology. Nonetheless, the modus operandi for mitigating negativity includes: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, perceived behavioral control, subjective norm, social factors, system complexity, and social factors.

Keywords: perceived attitudes and disquiets, enterprise application architecture, supply chain management, actual adoption, small and medium enterprises.
Entrepreneurship Skills Development, Delinking the Aspirations of İnstitutional Development from the Implementation Realities. What Could Be The Potential Opportunities For Growth?
Authors: M. Dwayi Valindawo Valile
Published: October 2023

In the advent of new public management, expressed as the bureaucratization of university education, the competitive approaches by the management systems, the corporatization of governance structures, and the commodification of knowledge, it can thus be surmised that it is no longer business as usual in entrepreneurship skills development. Entrepreneurship skills development is one case in point that is fast becoming of great interests to scholars of social sciences and humanities. It ought to be so due to the power relations and the materialist interests that the new public management seems to promote and also how some university functions may have to respond, as a result. The scholarship project on which this article reports, sought to problematise, analyse and explain the power dynamics behind what appeared as the growth path in one case of entrepreneurship skills development in a university institution in South Africa. While the growth path could be easily commendable, what remained elusive were seemingly the challenges of effective institutional relations which therefore could be declared as marring the opportunities for optimising the potential that such a function could realise.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship skills development, New Public Management, Organisational learning, Critical realism, Excellence.
Analyzing the Relationship between Online Purchasing Behavior and Levels of Educational Attainment in the Slovak Republic
Authors: Fedorko Richard , Kizák Mikuláš , Župina Dárius
Published: October 2023

The global surge in internet purchases not only drives economic growth but also contributes significantly to the improved living standards of developed countries. This unprecedented e-commerce boom, facilitated by the convenience of round-the-clock online shopping, has reshaped consumer behavior. Within this landscape, educational level emerges as a prominent demographic determinant influencing online purchasing patterns. The Slovak Republic has experienced an upward trajectory in internet purchases across various educational segments, highlighting a growing preference for online shopping experiences. However, it's important to note that a discernible gap in online shopping behavior persists between these educational strata. Moreover, Slovakia's successful achievement of its convergence goal, aligning with the European Union's admission-average, underscores its commitment to growth and development. This accomplishment not only highlights the nation's progress but also reflects the pivotal role of e-commerce in shaping economic trajectories. In an era where online interactions and transactions have become integral to daily life, the nexus between educational attainment, online purchasing behavior, and economic advancement demands continued research and analysis.

Keywords: E-commerce, Education level, Slovak Republic, Internet purchases, Convergence
Constitution of intellectual horizons for approaching the creative crisis of the 21st century from the logic of articulation and overdermination
Authors: Videla Carmen Burgos , Parada Marcos , Navarrete Carolina
Published: October 2023

It is proposed to generate an intellectual horizon for the approach of the creative crisis of the XXI century for the inclusion in public policies of higher education. From the ontological closure of education, analyzed with the logic of articulation and overdermination of the discourse instituted from the voice of the agent and with a mixed methodological approach, the information obtained with the UGT.2021 questionnaire applied to 280 p. was analyzed and interpreted. The findings indicate that the opportunities generated by the creative crisis increase the imagination, generation of situated proposals, promoting the achievement of objectives of a humanist, socio-political and creative nature that were absent in the past.

Keywords: Intellectual, 21st century, articulation
A Strategic Framework for the Development, Implementation and Management of Digital Platform Ecosystems in Healthcare
Authors: Mbanefo Chibuike , Grobbelaar Sara
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Several studies have shown that community management and platform engagements promote value co-creation in the automobile, housing, e-commerce, education and IT industries. The potential of digital technologies to support more inclusive and sustainable growth is transforming traditional business ecosystems. However, this value co-creation in digital platform ecosystems has struggled across healthcare due to the challenges associated with privacy, security and data management. By viewing healthcare as a business rather than a social intervention, this study aims to design a strategic framework supporting the development, implementation and management of digital platform ecosystems within the business environment.Design/methodology/approach: This study builds upon existing literature on value co-creation strategies, implementation initiatives, and interoperability management requirements, as well as leveraging data and insights from a survey to develop a management framework for digital platform ecosystems in healthcare.Findings: The study shows that a strategic framework provides a systematic approach to integrating multiple actors in developing, implementing and managing healthcare platform ecosystems. It also offers practical implications and recommendations for healthcare delivery and service providers.Originality/value: The researchers present an original framework based on in-depth theoretical and empirical studies of the digital platform ecosystem in healthcare. Moreover, they demonstrate the application of this framework by assessing a selected digital platform ecosystem.

Keywords: digital platform ecosystems, healthcare, management, value co-creation, interoperability, actor engagement.
The Development of Data Warehouse and Data Mining System for Serious Mental Illness with High Risk to Violence (SMI-V) Psychiatric Patients: A Case Study of Thailand
Authors: Kitwatthanathawon Phichayasini , Suravarangkul Jamnian , Vaenthaisong Prachasan
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to develop the data warehouse and data mining system for serious mental illness with high risk to violence (SMI-V) psychiatric patients of Nakhon Ratchasima Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital, and develop a classification model for SMI-V psychiatric patients. Star schema design and database management software package were used for development of data warehouse system. Moreover, data mining technique, i.e., feature selection by Wrapper method, along with various algorithms were applied for constructing the classification model to classify SMI-V patients from other psychiatric patients. Software programming were used to create web-based task with graphical user interface (GUI) that would allow users to work with the system via Internet. The results of data warehouse design and development showed that it consisted of one fact table surrounding with six dimensional tables. There were six classification algorithms analyzed in this study which were Random Forest, Random Tree, Decision Tree J48, ZeroR, OneR, and Multilayer Perceptron. The results of developing classification models revealed that the model using Decision Tree J48 algorithm achieved higher performance than other models in comparison.

Keywords: Data Warehouse; Data Mining; Classification; Serious Mental Illness with High Risk to Violence; Psychiatric Patients
The Impact of Organizational Communication On The Quality Of Air Transport Services - Case Study for Romania
Authors: Jianbo Wang , Cristina State , Raluca-Elena Ghinea
Published: October 2023

The first air transport company with entirely Romanian capital appeared in 1932 under the name of Romanian Airlines Operated by the State - LARES. On 18 September 1954, it became TAROM (Romanian Air Transports). TAROM's first international flight was in 1946, on the Bucharest-Prague route. The company's development was rapid, providing diversified services with routes to the Middle East and North Africa. In 1983 the first aircraft made in Romania, BAC 1-15, built by ROMBAC, with Rolls Royce engines insured British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) was put into service. If before the fall of communism in Romania TAROM services were addressed only to privileged persons (party activists, agents of the former Securitate, etc.), starting from 1990, the economic decline of the company began, through political interference in the activities, as well as due to unfair practices of competing private companies. A crucial negative role for TAROM activity was also played by the poor organizational communication, causing an unfavourable image, in the context in which the company's management was "passed" from one party or political group to another, the financial interests of some Restricted Groups being decisive for the annually increase of the debts of this entity. It got to the point where, under the pretext of the managerial incompetence of the representatives of the Romanian state, the sale of the only state-owned company specialized in air transport was sought. This certainly seriously jeopardizes Romania's independence.

Keywords: organizational communication, TAROM, empirical research, profitability, professionalism
Effect of Land Use Change to the Road Network Performance and Environmental Degradation
Authors: Noesaku da Costa Don Gaspar , Lapenangga Apridus Kefas , Haryanto Pattiraja Agustinus
Published: October 2023

A change in land use or transport facilities is commonly known to be the factors behind the poor of urban transportation system quality. However, the result of field observation shown that the inadequate road performance as well as an environmental degradation due to the presence of Widya Mandira and Nusa Cencada universities and their supporting facilities and/or derived socio-economics' daily activities surrounding strongly indicate that there is a problem in the transportation system management quality. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of daily large scale of activities of the two main campus to the road network performance and environmental quality surrounding, particularly around the Dusun I Village, Sub District of Penfui Timur, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. It is hoped that the result could be used to increase the local authority capacity, especially in determining the priority program based on the functional condition of road infrastructure, and waste water and/or drainage system as well as trash management.

Keywords: accessibility and mobility index; environment degradation; road capacity; traffic accident risk; transportation and land use integration
Improvement of Socio-Economic Activities at the Island of Semau based on Sustainable Road and Bridge Management Strategy
Authors: Noesaku da Costa Don Gaspar , Ola Demon Stephanus , Sianto Paulus
Published: October 2023

A stable functional condition of roads is a guarantee of smooth, safe and comfortable socio-economic travel in an area. However, there is a limited ability to provide and/or manage development funds to preserve the road and bridge infrastructure. So far, every year the government tries to update the data base based on the result of road and bridge functional condition survey, intended to determine their priority handling. Result of field observation shows that the condition of some road links was in a poor level category so that it may affect the accessibility and mobility around the island of Semau, especially on the main connecting road to the location of main tourism objects. In addition, the type of land use and/or the availability of various supporting tourism facilities is very limited. These might influence the tourism area's attractiveness and/or the trip attractiveness due to the required time travel as well as travel cost. The limited or unavailability of local pavement material make it worst (high construction and/or preservation costs). Accordingly, the aim of this study is 1) to identify the determinant variables behind such transportation system problems, particularly based on the current physical and functional connectivity of roads and bridges, including variables that influencing the institutional capability arrangement 2) to recommend the appropriate strategy in road and bridge preservation and land use utilization.

Keywords: Physical and functional connectivity; Surface distress index; Socio-economic trip; Sustainable management strategy; Transportation system management
Economia popular e solidária e sustentabilidade ambiental: confluências e fronteiras conceituais
Authors: Alves André  de Oliveira , Oliveira Lima José Raimundo
Published: October 2023

O presente estudo é fruto das reflexões promovidas no componente curricular "Economia Popular e Solidária e Desenvolvimento Local" do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Planejamento Territorial (PLANTERR-UEFS), e de discussões realizadas no Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Economia Popular e Solidária e Desenvolvimento Local (GEPOSDEL). O objetivo foi descrever as confluências entre a Economia Popular e Solidária e a Sustentabilidade Ambiental. Apesar da adoção de uma abordagem eminentemente teórica, este texto também oferece contribuições empíricas ao tema, uma vez que são expostos resultados de pesquisas que sustentam a análise e as conclusões do estudo. No decorrer do trabalho de pesquisa, verificou-se a importância da integração entre a Economia Popular e Solidária e a Sustentabilidade Ambiental para a construção de um desenvolvimento mais justo, equitativo e sustentável. Tal integração é fundamental para superar as desigualdades sociais e econômicas e garantir um futuro viável e justo para as próximas gerações.
ABSTRACT
The present study is the result of reflections promoted by the curricular component "Popular and Solidarity Economy and Local Development" of the Graduate Program in Territorial Planning (PLANTERR-UEFS), and discussions held in the Group of Studies and Research in Popular and Solidarity Economy and Local Development (GEPOSDEL). The research aim was to describe the confluences between the Popular and Solidarity Economy and Environmental Sustainability. Despite adopting an eminently theoretical approach, this text also offers empirical contributions to the topic, as research results that support the analysis and conclusions of the study are presented. During the research, the importance of integrating Popular and Solidarity Economy and Environmental Sustainability was verified for the construction of a more fair, equitable, and sustainable development. Such integration is fundamental to overcoming social and economic inequalities and ensuring a viable and fair future for future generations.
Keywords: Sustainable practices, Socio-environmental justice, Equitable development.
Monitoring und Evaluation des Pilotprogramms «Frühzeitige Sprachförderung»
Authors: Auer Daniel , Efionayi-Mäder Denise , Fehlmann Joëlle , Suri Mirjam , Bader Dina , Bonoli Giuliano , Morlok Michael , Probst Johanna
Published: October 2023

Im Rahmen der Integrationsmassnahmen des Bundes für Personen aus dem Asylbereich hat das Staatssekretariat für Migration (SEM) im Jahr 2018 zusammen mit 17 Kantonen ein Pilotprogramm zur frühzeitigen Sprachförderung von Asylsuchenden lanciert. Dieses hat vielerorts einen wichtigen Impuls für eine rasch einsetzende Sprachförderung gegeben. Praktisch alle befragten Fachpersonen und Geflüchteten schätzen das Angebot und sind der Ansicht, dass Geflüchtete dadurch besser auf die kommenden Integrationsschritte vorbereitet sind. Ferner liefern die Resultate Hinweise auf Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten.
PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK DAUN KATUK (Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr.) TERHADAP KADAR TNF-α PADA GIGI MARMUT YANG DIGERAKKAN SEPARATOR ORTODONTI
Authors: Herawati Hillda , Khaerunnisa Rahmadaniah , Reni Yuslianti Euis , Naura Adila Fadia
Published: October 2023

Masyarakat semakin paham mengenai pentingnya perawatan ortodonti. Ortodonti cekat terdiri dari komponen aktif dan pasif. Tekanan dari pemakaian komponen aktif dapat menginduksi sitokin proinflamasi, salah satunya TNF-α, sehingga menyebabkan nyeri. Daun katuk (Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr.) mengandung flavonoid, sehingga dapat menurunkan sitokin proinflamasi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh ekstrak daun katuk terhadap kadar TNF-α. Penelitian adalah eksperimental menggunakan 46 ekor marmut betina dengan kelompok kontrol dan kelompok yang diberi dosis daun katuk 78,3 mg/kgBB. Pengamatan yang dilakukan pada pengujian ini yaitu TNF-α yang diambil dari sampel darah pada jantung marmut pada hari ke-3, hari ke-7 dan hari ke-14. Sampel marmut diaplikasikan separator ortodonti pada gigi insisif kanan dan diberi ekstrak etanol daun katuk sesuai kelompok, setelah hari ke-14 dilakukan analisis TNF-α. Data dianalisis dengan uji T-independen (p>0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelompok kontrol rerata kadar TNF-α tertinggi pada hari ke-3 sebesar 630,71 dan rerata terendah kadar TNF-α pada hari ke-7 sebesar 275,86. Kelompok perlakuan, rerata kadar TNF-α tertinggi pada hari ke-3 sebesar 595,26 dan rerata terendah kadar TNF-α pada hari ke-14 sebesar 209,99. Tidak terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna pengaruh daun katuk terhadap kadar TNF-α pada hari ke-3 (p=0,822), hari ke-7 (p= 0,185) dan hari ke-14 (p=0,062). Kesimpulan yang didapat dalam penelitian ini adalah ekstrak daun katuk berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan rerata kadar TNF-α namun tidak bermakna secara statistik.

Kata kunci: daun katuk, flavonoid, perawatan ortodonti, TNF-α
Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy
Authors: Ijdda Sara , Rafi S. , Elmghari G.H. , Ansari N. El
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is defined by low TSH, below the specific reference values of each trimester with high levels of free T3, free T4 or both. Source of serious complications for both the mother and the fetus. The aim of our study is to determine the clinical, paraclinical, etiological and therapeutic aspects. Material and Methods: We have collected in this work the cases of hyperthyroidism duringpregnancy encountered in the endocrinology, maternal intensive care and gynecology departments of the Marrakech University Hospital. Results: we have collected 32 cases of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. The average age was 29 years old. Functional signs were dominated by uncontrollable vomiting and weight loss. As for the thyroid assessment, the average TSH level was 0.017 with an average T4 level of 53.30 and T3 of 15.74. The etiologies were dominated by transient gestational hyperthyroidism (TGH) and Graves' disease. The management was essentially based on hydro-electrolyte rebalancing, then the etiological treatment in a second step. Discussion: Hyperthyroidism is considered to be the second endocrinopathy in pregnant women, after gestational diabetes. It would be present in 1 to 3% of pregnant women, the most common causes are Graves' disease and TGH. Conclusion: Pregnancy hyperthyroidism is a frequently encountered situation. The identification of the cause of hyperthyroidism must be established because it guides the follow-up andpregnancy care.
Rare Localization of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma on Thyroglossal Tract Cyst
Authors: Ijdda Sara , Rafi S. , Elmghari G.H. , Ansari N. El
Published: October 2023

Thyroglossal tract cysts (TTCs) are common and degeneration is rare, occurring in only around 1 to 1.5 % of cases. Papillary carcinoma is the most common histological type. The clinical presentation of these cancers is very often non-specific, and their diagnosis is usually made postoperatively. Controversy surrounds the management of this type of neoplasia. We report the case of a 34-year-old patient who underwent surgery for an anterior cervical swelling that had been present since childhood, and whose histological examination was consistent with papillary carcinoma on KTT. He also underwent total thyroidectomy and iratherapy, and was put on a hormone suppression treatment even though the thyroid was unaffected, in the absence of consensus concerning this pathology. Progression after one year's follow-up remained favourable.
Associated with the 30-Day Outcome of Spontaneous Cerebellar Hemorrhage
Authors: Dey Samir Gopal , Chowdhury S M Noman Khaled , Karim Md. Rabiul , Md. Sanaullah Md. Sanaullah , Hossain Kamal , Islam Asiful , Islam Md. Junayed
Published: October 2023

Background: Spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage (SCH) is a potentially life-threatening condition that results in early neurological deterioration, significant disability, and adverse consequences. Therefore, knowledge of the factors that potentially affect the outcome is crucial for a sound clinical decision-making framework and implementing efficient therapeutic measures. Objectives: This study aimed to identify possible clinical, radiological, and therapeutic factors associated with 30-day outcomes in patients with acute SCH. Methods: Sixty-six computerized tomography (CT) diagnosed cases of SCH above 18 years of age who were admitted and managed in the Department of Neurosurgery of Chittagong Medical College Hospital from October 2021 to September 2022 were enrolled prospectively in this study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data regarding demographic, clinical, radiographic, and treatment modalities was recorded. The 30-day outcome was assessed by the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) score and analyzed. A poor outcome was defined by GOS ≤3. Results: The mean age was 65.6±10.8 years and 56.1% were male. The median Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score on admission was 13 [interquartile range (IQR) = 8-14]. Twenty-five patients (37.9%) underwent surgical management [evacuation of the cerebellar hemorrhage and placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) in 7 (28%); EVD alone in 12 (48%), and only evacuation in 6 (24%) cases of surgically managed] and 41 (62.1%) were treated conservatively. The 30 day mortality rate was 36.4%. Regarding 30-day outcomes, 47% (31) of patients had a poor outcome after 30 days. On univariate analysis, GCS score on admission, hematoma size, hematoma volume, ventricular extension, 4th ventricle obstruction, hydrocephalus, tight posterior fossa, ratio between transverse diameter of cerebellar hematoma and posterior fossa, intervention type, and need for mechanical ventilation were significantly associated with 30-day poor outcome. .....
Environmental Sustainability and Church Ethical Responsibility
Authors: Adejuwon Ezekiel Adekunle , Adejuwon Olukemi Esther
Published: October 2023

Environmental problem is a moral issue which is threatening the existence of human on earth at this contemporary time. Human is to promote peaceful co-existence of all that is consisting in the environment. Ironically, it is the activities of humans that generate environmental crises. Investigations into the current situation of the physical portion of the earth or the environment indicate that globally, alarming news of environmental problems that destroy lives and properties abound. Obviously, the Bible reveals that God’s intention for his creations include that they might dwell in the beautiful and good environment where God has placed them while human is in turn responsible for the care of the environment so the latter could sustain the other living creations and itself remained sustained. Various intervention groups including religious and indigenous depict that the church cannot keep mute on the issue of environmental sustainability. God’s representative on earth, the Church should be not only care giver to the environment but also advocate of the gospel of environmental sustainability. The environment should be kept clean for healthy living of residents to continue so God would be happy with the habitants, remain as their God by dwelling in their midst and for the habitants to continue to dwell in safety and be God’s people.
Internalization of the athletic-ideal in a female South African student sample
Authors: Williams Lindi , Naidoo Del , Spies Ruan
Published: October 2023

The investigation into the existence of a thin-ideal internalization has been the focus of research in the past two decades. A clear relationship between this ideal and disturbed eating and body related disturbances was found. Minimal research on the athletic-ideal and relevant outcomes when internalized can be found. This quantitative cross-sectional study explored to what extent student participants from three university campuses (n = 476) have internalized the athletic-ideal and investigated the relationship between this internalization, body dissatisfaction, maladaptive eating and exercise behavior using four online self-report questionnaires. Results found that the athletic-ideal is gaining popularity. Furthermore, significant relationships between athletic-internalization, obligatory exercise and dieting were found, yet yielded a poor relationship with body dissatisfaction. Like other studies, it appears that the athletic-ideal is less detrimental to body dissatisfaction and dieting than the thin-ideal. A stronger association between obligatory exercise was found with the athletic-ideal than with the thin-ideal.