bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisiting Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’s Jim from a Postcolonial Lens
Authors: Al-Ghammaz Saif Al-Deen , Alsalti Mahmoud , El-Manaseer Majedah , Alshahwan Ruba , Alamayraih Zein
Published: November 2023

The postcolonial theory conflicts with the essentialism of individuality, identity, and nation. Within its scope, related concepts such as hybridity are advocated and adopted as a systematic approach for resisting the colonialism’s and colonization’s discourse. Appropriating and adapting a postcolonial textual analysis of Jim’s problem of slavery in Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this paper expounds that even though racism and slavery, offshoots of cultural traditions and social systems, have created Jim’s identity as a slave; he dynamically uses the hybrid approach to hit back the racist system in his life. Besides the fact that identity pursuit is a complaint and a scorn against the racial system, it is a confirmation of identity confusion among people in contemporary societies.
The Mentee Perspective: Evaluating Mentorship of Medical Students in the Field of Orthopaedic Surgery
Authors: Murali Sudarsan , Harris Andrew B. , Snow Morgan , LaPorte Dawn , Aiyer Amiethab
Published: November 2023

Introduction:

Mentorship is an invaluable facet of medical education. The purpose of this study was to analyze medical student perspectives of mentorship they received and the influence this has on their participation in the field of orthopaedic surgery.

Methods:

We conducted a cross-sectional study of medical students interested in pursuing orthopaedic surgery through an 18-question survey distributed through social media and e-mail.

Results:

Two hundred fifteen students completed this survey, with over 50% of students reporting that they have a mentor in orthopaedic surgery while 34% were actively seeking one. Most students found mentors through research opportunities (25%) and cold e-mails (20%). Common hurdles to mentorship were access (38%) and finding common time (30%). Peer mentorship had a higher mean satisfaction score in all domains, except facilitating matching, and there was a significant difference between groups (e.g., peer mentor versus program director; P < 0.001). Sex, race, and degree type were not significantly related to students' access to or their evaluation of mentors (P > 0.05 for all).

Conclusion:

Overall, this study demonstrates that medical students across the nation rely on mentorship to guide them on their path to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon.
Individuality and the collective in AI agents: Explorations of shared consciousness and digital homunculi in the metaverse for cultural heritage
Authors: Hutson James
Published: November 2023

The confluence of extended reality (XR) technologies, including augmented and virtual reality, with large language models (LLM) marks a significant advancement in the field of digital humanities, opening uncharted avenues for the representation of cultural heritage within the burgeoning metaverse. This paper undertakes an examination of the potentialities and intricacies of such a convergence, focusing particularly on the creation of digital homunculi or changelings. These virtual beings, remarkable for their sentience and individuality, are also part of a collective consciousness, a notion explored through a thematic comparison in science fiction with the Borg and the Changelings in the Star Trek universe. Such a comparison offers a metaphorical framework for discussing complex phenomena such as shared consciousness and individuality, illuminating their bearing on perceptions of self and awareness. Further, the paper considers the ethical implications of these concepts, including potential loss of individuality and the challenges inherent to accurate representation of historical figures and cultures. The latter necessitates collaboration with cultural experts, underscoring the intersectionality of technological innovation and cultural sensitivity. Ultimately, this chapter contributes to a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of integrating large language models with immersive technologies and situates these developments within a nuanced cultural and ethical discourse. By offering a comprehensive overview and proposing clear recommendations, the paper lays the groundwork for future research and development in the application of these technologies within the unique context of cultural heritage representation in the metaverse.
Materiality and Virtuality, Touch and Distance from the (Femi) Graphic Perspective
Authors: Keckes Irena , Zimna Katarzyna
Published: November 2023

The time of pandemic acted as a magnifying glass – directing one’s attention to features of printmaking practice that correspond with contemporary condition of humans and their needs in terms of communication, contact and relations. As two female printmakers practicing relief printing techniques and trying to push and expand the range of tools and recipes of our graphic kitchen, we exchange and discuss our personal narratives, experiences and experiments. The keywords that kept reappearing during these last two years were for us: materiality, touch, presence, constantly followed and supplemented by virtuality, distance and representation.  

The above notions resonate with Jennifer L. Roberts’ series of Mellon Lectures (2021) entitled Contact: Art and the Pull of Print – with  conceptual brackets that can be identified with two opposite or complementary concepts: contact and alienation. Using examples of our practices we refer to the idea of “new materiality”, exploring how different materials of a matrix, of paper or fabric “give life to different realities and actualise aspects of subjectivity, embodiment and human-world relations that are particular to their material qualities” (Coleman, Page, Palmer, 2019).  

However, the haptic quality of the process as a part of the artist’s experience is difficult to transfer and share with the audience in the situation of the virtual distribution of the image. How can we interpret and make most of the notion of touch in order to translate it into “tuché” (Lacanian “encounter with the real”), despite the mediation of the screen? Can we provocatively argue that virtual presentation can be seen as “porno-graphic” of the printmaking practice with the images being inevitably digitally edited and presented in such way that they look flawless, alienated from the real world? 

The paper also explores the narrative strands, entangled with the ambiguous experience of touch, explored through our printmaking practices.
Carbon emissions modeling for smarter carbon footprint decisions: A systematic review
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Wofuru-Nyenke Ovundah King
Published: November 2023

Climate change and environmental deterioration due to greenhouse gas emissions are a major concern aroundthe globe today. This article aims to highlight how various authors have carried out carbon emissions modelingfor smarter carbon footprint management and also proffer solutions to the greenhouse gas emissions issue, whichis giving rise to global warming and natural disasters across the globe. This study makes use of the SystematicLiterature Review (SLR) methodology for identifying, analyzing, and synthesizing articles published from 2015 to2020, a period of 6 years, on the topic of carbon emissions modeling. The SLR results indicated that there hasbeen a rising interest in the issue of carbon emissions from the period of 2015 to 2020, as seen by the evolutionof publications in the area. This can be explained by the increased incidence of natural disasters occurring as aresult of the global warming phenomenon due to greenhouse gas emissions. The various ways in which differentmodels have been used for carbon emission analysis and management have been described, while explainingvarious means by which greenhouse gas emissions can be curtailed to stop the alarming rate of global warmingand maintain a sustainable and habitable planet for all.
Understanding the influence of service quality on customer loyalty in the hospitality industry: A structural equation modelling approach
Authors:   Lecturer, Department of Administrative & Financial Sciences, Oman College of Management and Technology, Oman, Al Ruqaishi Asala Yahya , Irfan Rais Dr. Mohd ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Administrative & Financial Sciences, Oman College of Management and Technology, Oman
Published: November 2023

Obtaining customer loyalty is of the utmost importance in the fiercely competitive environment of the hostel assiduity. To create effective tactics and keep a devoted clientele, hospitality associations must have a thorough understanding of the elements that affect client loyalty. The main goal of this study is to investigate the connection between customer loyalty to the hostel and service quality, particularly customer happiness and trust. This study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the SPSS to explore the nuanced link between several service quality components and their influence on customer loyalty. The results of this study significantly support hospitality service directors and marketers in their efforts to boost customer loyalty and improve overall service performance. The research's findings provide nonprofit organizations with invaluable insight, enabling them to improve client loyalty and create powerful marketing plans. To improve client experiences and promote loyalty, businesses should invest funds and develop well-informed decisions. This can be done by showcasing an awareness of the elements that have a big impact on customer loyalty. By providing empirical support for the variables that affect consumer loyalty, the study adds also add to the body of knowledge already existing in the hospitality industry.
La justicia transicional. un mecanismo para la reparación integral
Authors: Gómez Cordones Bryan Alexander , Gamboa Vargas Sabina Lorena
Published: November 2023

La justicia transicional, puede ser entendida como un mecanismo para las víctimas de graves violaciones de derechos humanos de tal forma estas puedan acceder a los distintos mecanismos de esta diferenciada justicia que son: derecho a la verdad, administración de justicia, reparación y garantías de no repetición, por otro lado, la metodología de la presente investigación es cualitativa debido que es de orden historiológico y exegético. El objetivo es analizar la justicia transicional en la normativa ecuatoriana y colombiana a través del derecho comparado, porque dentro del Ecuador no existe como tal la justicia transicional es así que debemos realizar la comparativa con el Estado colombiano. El enfoque de este trabajo es cualitativo, debido al análisis de derecho comparado y funcionamiento de la justicia transicional en Colombia. Es importante destacar la aplicabilidad de este sistema de justicia en Ecuador, puesto que, para el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano la temática de las comisiones de la verdad no es algo aislado, sino que han sido creadas con anterioridad con la idea de contrarrestar y delimitar los actos violentos contra el derecho de las personas, reparar íntegramente a la víctima y acceder a la verdad.
Does the Role of Family Assisted Cognitive Remediation Therapy Still Exists in Modern Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Randomized Case-control Study for Schizophrenia Patients from Rural Background
Authors: Sinha Shruti , Tripathi Adarsh , Kar Sujita K , Singh Suyash , Dalal Pronob K.
Published: November 2023

Background: Last decade showed promising evidences of computer based therapies, incorporating either an in-patient or home-based computer model for training the family members. The crux of all these studies focuses on the role of “family”. The compliance and perception, from a patient perspective, especially in a developing country, is still unproven.
Purpose and Design: The aim of our randomized case-control study, was to analyze the impact of add-on FACT in stable patients of Schizophrenia and assess and the level of functioning and quality of life (QoL) among two groups.  The primary outcome measures (PANSS and SCoRS) and secondary outcome measure (GAF and WHODAS) were compared among two groups.
Material and methods: 96 patients of stable Schizophrenia, were randomized in two groups, Group A (study group, n=48) included patients, who receive add-on FACT and Group B (control group, n=48) includes the patients on our standard protocol (pharmacotherapy and brief counselling). Both the groups received single session of psycho-education with, Group A receiving an additional four training sessions. We targeted prospective memory, conversational and task vigilance, verbal learning and memory, cognitive flexibility and problem solving in our sessions. Assessments were done at baseline, 8 and 16 weeks and domains were compared.
Results: There was significant improvement in outcome measures of psychopathology, level of functioning, quality of life and disability among patients of Group A. Of the cognitive domains, trend of an improvements was seen inattention/vigilance, working memory, processing speed, household responsibility and social cognition.
Conclusion: The collaborative efforts of treating physician and family involvement showed significant clinical outcome. FACT holds promise in the rehabilitation for stable patients of schizophrenia. The therapy modifies family dynamics, retaining the roots of psycho-education and tailored cognitive therapy model; irreplaceable for any artificial intelligence model.
Web's Progression: Moving from Passive Content Consumption to Active Content Creation and Content Validation
Authors: Tesfaye Haile Tegegne
Published: November 2023

This research paper reviews the evolution of the Web from its early phase, web 1.0, to the present state, web 3.0. The primary emphasis is placed on the shift that users have undergone, transitioning from content consumption to content creation, and now towards content validation. During the Web 1.0 era, users could only passively view static web pages. The introduction of Web 2.0 allowed users to generate and share content online. However, in the current era of Web 3.0, personalized content recommendations are offered through machine learning, which makes content validation more important. This study highlights the significance of these changes for digital media professionals, web developers, and web users, and concludes with recommendations for future research.
Bullying y ciberbullying: su relación con los problemas emocionales y la personalidad
Authors: RESETT Santiago
Published: November 2023

The present study aimed to evaluate the degree of overlap between victimization and cybervictimization, on one hand, and between aggression and cyberaggression, on the other. In addition, it aimed to determine whether those engaged in cybervictimization and cyberbullying perpetration differed in emotional problems and personality from those engaged in traditional victimization and bullying perpetration. An Argentinean sample of 898 high school student was recruited (56% females, mean age = 15;2). The degree of overlap was 8% for victimization and cybervictimization, and 4% for aggression and cyberaggression. Traditional victims and cyber-victims did not differ in the level of emotional problems, but traditional victims scored lower in self-esteem; traditional victims showed higher level of Neuroticism compared to non-involved, as well. As regarding bullying, cyber-aggressors showed less depression than traditional aggressors did.In addition, cyber-aggressors scored low in consciousness and high in agreeableness compared to traditional aggressors. In discussion, we discuss these results and we provide suggestion for future studies.
The impacts of CEO ownership and origin on firm performance: evidence from an emerging economy
Authors: Oktapiani Oktapiani , Siregar M. Edo Suryawan , Ahmad Gatot Nazir
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effects of CEO ownership and CEO origin on the performance of non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2010–2018. The data used in this study were taken from annual reports of firms in non-financial sectors published by the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2010–2018. This study utilized a purposive sampling technique to obtain 1,976 observations. The research model used is an unbalanced panel data analysis with a fixed-effect model approach. The results show that CEO ownership has a significant effect on firm performance when measured using Tobin’s Q as a market proxy. However, CEO origin does not have a significant effect on Tobin’s Q.
Seismic-caused hazardous geological phenomena and their distribution in eastern and southeastern Kazakhstan as a reflection of modern geodynamic processes
Authors:   «Institute of Seismology» LLP, Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Abdullaev A.U. , Smolyar V.A. ,   «Institute of Hydrogeology and Geoecology named after U.M. Akhmedsafin», Borisov V.N. ,   «Institute of Seismology» LLP, Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: November 2023

The main factors determining engineering-geological conditions, patterns of development and spread of hazardous geological phenomena (HGE) in the territory of Eastern and South-Eastern Kazakhstan have been identified. The variety of geological, hydrogeological, engineering-geological, seismic conditions of the territory under consideration determines the development of various genetic types of dangerous geological phenomena, such as earthquakes, seismic dislocations, seismic landslides, landslides, screes, avalanches, mountain lakes, mudflows, etc. At present, especially It is important to carry out monitoring studies of HH in order to study the assessment of the scale of manifestations and reduce the damage from them.
Obtenção e caracterização da farinha de cascas de batata-doce e beterraba para elaboração de meio de cultura para microrganismos
Authors: Noma Carolina , Dos Santos Sara Emilly Benitez , Félix Lauride Aparecida da Silva , Da Silva Camila Vitória Santos , Da Silva Vivian Cristina , Brum Fabricio barros , Loss Raquel Aparecida , Oenning Rosimeire
Published: November 2023

Nesta pesquisa, a farinha foi feita a partir de cascas de beterraba e de batata-doce e foram usados meios de cultura para avaliar o crescimento microbiano. As cascas de batata-doce e de beterraba foram coletadas em restaurantes, higienizadas, secas no forno e transformadas em farinha. Foram realizadas análises físico-químicas das farinhas e foram preparados meios de cultura para avaliar o crescimento de bactérias e leveduras. Dez (10) bactérias e seis (6) leveduras foram avaliadas neste trabalho. PCA e BDA foram os meios convencionais usados como controles. A bactéria Staphylococcus epidermidis e a levedura Candida tropicalis cresceram melhor em ambos os meios alternativos do que no meio PCA. Bacillus clausii, Enterobacter sp. e Saccharomyces boulardii apresentaram crescimento superior no ágar de casca de batata doce (ACBD). Somente a levedura Saccharomyces bayanus cresceu melhor no ágar de casca de beterraba (ACBT). As bactérias restantes (70%) e a levedura (50%) mantiveram um crescimento melhor no meio PCA.
A condição feminina e os cabelos brancos: símbolo de apropriação da velhice no Instagram
Authors: Gobira Nádia Cristina Moraes Sampaio , Nery Shahjahan Mozart Alexandre da Silva , De Souza Joana Trengrouse Laignier , Lopes Arianna Oliveira Santana , Da Silva Larissa Souza Lima , De Araújo Claudineia Matos , Barros Jussiara de Oliveira , Dos Reis Luciana Araújo
Published: November 2023

A velhice feminina é invisibilizada pela sociedade, pois a juventude “eterna” deve ser conquistada por meios de artifícios que escondam os aspectos do envelhecimento. No entanto, outras discussões acerca do envelhecimento feminino estão se erigindo com o intuito de promover reflexões que construam novos olhares e novas atitudes. Tem-se por objetivo analisar como se apresenta a velhice feminina na rede social, Instagram e os discursos expostos em alguns deles. Utilizou-se o método de Análise do Discurso com a finalidade de compreender o funcionamento dos discursos referentes a mulher idosa. Foram verificados 95 (noventa e cinco) perfis da rede social Instagram que tratam do envelhecimento da mulher e o uso dos cabelos brancos como uma forma de visibilizar a velhice. Verificou-se que os signos, os símbolos que produzem os discursos e os processos de significação que estão presentes nos enunciados dos perfis estão repletos de sentidos e concepções, sedimentados e enraizados na memória social quanto os estigmas e estereótipos relativos à mulher que envelhece. A ideia principal de cada perfil averiguado propõe mudanças sociais e resistência, para que as mulheres tenham a possibilidade de promover elucubrações e mudanças relevantes na visão social no que diz respeito a condição feminina ao envelhecer.
Propagação e conservação in vitro de Physalis angulata Lineu (camapu)
Authors: Ferreira Tássia Alana Alves , Da Costa Maria Sintia Monteiro , Da Silva Ana Caroline Batista , Guedes Alex Santos , Medeiros Ana Paula Ribeiro , Silva Emilly de Jesus Franco , De Miranda Simone Rodrigues , Lameira Osmar Alves
Published: November 2023

Physalis angulata, popularmente conhecida como camapu ou physalis, é uma espécie herbácea, encontrada em países como Brasil, Colômbia, Peru e Venezuela. Seu uso medicinal é atrelado ao fato de que essa espécie tem propriedades anti-inflamatória e antioxidante. Além do tratamento de doenças neurodegenativas. A micropropagação e a conservação in vitro desempenham um papel importante na proteção de germoplasma, sendo o camapu uma espécie com potencial valor econômico. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi desenvolver um protocolo de conservação in vitro para o camapu, visando o crescimento lento. Os explantes foram inoculados em meio MS em duas salas distintas. Sala 1: temperatura de 18 ± 1°C, três diferentes irradiâncias de luz LED branca: 35, 45 e 75 μmol.m-2.s-1. Sala 2: temperatura de 25 ± 1°C, irradiância de luz fluorescente branca fria: 25 μmol.m-2.s-1. Na sala 1, as taxas de sobrevivência foram de 100% até a nona avaliação. Na sala 2, as taxas de sobrevivência foram de 100% até a sexta avaliação. Em relação à altura, na primeira avaliação, as médias foram de 5,59, 3,43 e 3,40 cm, respectivamente, os tratamentos de 35, 45 e 75 μmol.m-2.s-1. Na segunda avaliação, as médias foram de 6,12, 5,46 e 5,18 cm, respectivamente, os tratamentos de 35, 45 e 75 μmol.m-2.s-1. Não houve diferença estatística significativa entre os tratamentos nas duas primeiras avaliações. Na terceira avaliação, todas as plantas atingiram a altura máxima do frasco: 9 cm. Em relação ao tratamento de 25 μmol.m-2.s-1, na primeira e segunda avaliação, a altura média foi de 6,42 e 7,0 cm, respectivamente. Na terceira avaliação, todos as plantas também atingiram a altura máxima do frasco: 9 cm. Apesar de não haver diferença estatística significativa entre as alturas médias dos tratamentos de 35, 45 e 75 μmol.m-2.s-1, o tratamento de menor irradiância (35 μmol.m-2.s-1), apresentou maior período de conservação in vitro, 12 meses, enquanto que o tratamento de maior irradiância, 75 μmol.m-2.s-1, resultou na conservação in vitro por 9 meses (270 dias). Conclui-se que o fator temperatura foi determinante para a redução do crescimento in vitro do camapu, sendo uma estratégia eficaz para aumentar o intervalo de subcultivo em pelo menos 270 dias.
Proposta de implementação de ferramentas de marketing 4.0 para retenção e fidelização de clientes: um estudo de caso feito em uma empresa de reciclagem e fabricação de pallets em Manaus
Authors: Pereira Carlos Henrique Cavalcante , Siqueira Herley de Souza , Lima Jamilly de Oliveira , Roberto José Carlos Alves , Pinto Junior José Roberto Lira
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo direciona o seu enfoque para a organização Recycle Manaus, especializada na produção de paletes e produtos correlatos, com o intuito de examinar os aspectos relevantes relacionados à sua atuação e desempenho. O estudo, tem como objetivo conceituar o Marketing Digital e demonstrando estratégias, ferramentas e importâncias para a empresa que precisam melhorar este setor extremamente importante.  Os principais pontos destacados incluem a implementação de novas tecnologias, como objetivo principal realizar uma revisão abrangente sobre estratégias de marketing, com foco nas implicações do Marketing Digital 4.0, e seus impactos na satisfação e retenção de clientes. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que as estratégias de inovação deste estudo oferecem insights valiosos sobre como as empresas podem prosperar na era digital, com implicações significativas para o sucesso contínuo da empresa e outras organizações do setor. A metodologia empregada se baseia na busca por informações em bases de dados acadêmicas, levando em consideração critérios como atualidade e qualidade das fontes. Tais informações têm o potencial de beneficiar profissionais de gestão, permitindo uma compreensão mais profunda das dinâmicas modernas do marketing e como aplicá-las para alcançar o sucesso organizacional. Além disso, este estudo busca contribuir para o desenvolvimento do conhecimento acadêmico nessa área, estabelecendo uma base sólida para futuras pesquisas e debates no campo do marketing e da gestão.
A inacessibilidade ao ensino superior em música praticada por uma universidade pública sul-americana do Brasil
Authors: Da Silva Giácomo de Carli , De Moura Eliana Perez Gonçalves
Published: November 2023

A presente investigação teve como objetivo mostrar a realidade da educação pública no Brasil, no que tange ao ensino superior, seu acesso e permanência no curso de Música. Como questões norteadoras, a pesquisa teve: Quantas vagas públicas sobraram nos vestibulares para o curso de graduação em música dessa Instituição, entre os anos de 1997 e 2020? Podem essas vagas sobrar? Podem ser cobrados em um concurso vestibular, conteúdos que não foram ensinados na escola básica de ensino? Para onde foi à verba destinada dessas vagas públicas que pereceram sem seus estudantes? A Instituição respeita o artigo 206 da Constituição Federal de 1988 (Brasil) quanto à igualdade de acesso? Ou ela apenas abusa de seu poder em relação ao artigo 207 da constituição quanto ao poder de autonomia das universidades? Como que alguém que não teve música na escola e/ou não teve como pagar aulas particulares e/ou se deslocar até algum lugar que ofereça as aulas gratuitamente, poderá usufruir de seu direito nessa Instituição em entrar no curso de graduação em Música? Como um dos resultados, a pesquisa apontou para que a universidade pública brasileira é celetista quanto a quem entra, pois exige mais do que a educação básica garante ensinar.
Os jogos como um ‘agón’
Authors: Da Silva Amós Coêlho
Published: November 2023

O “agón” na Antiguidade Clássica se realizou na Grécia sob a égide dos deuses, numa fase histórica muito semelhante à indicada nos jogos das sociedades primitivas, selecionadas em alguns episódios na literatura brasileira. Conceito de “agón”. Analogias entre episódios de “Grande Sertão: Veredas” e o herói mítico.
ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSORS FOR SARS-COV-2 DETECTION
Authors: Andrianova Maria S. , Panova Olga S. , Titov Alexey A. , Komarova Natalia V. , Kuznetsov Alexander E.
Published: November 2023

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has become global. The unprecedented socioeconomic impact of the pandemic has highlighted the need to improve existing diagnostic methods and develop new methods to control the spread of the disease. Traditional technologies such as quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) have been considered the gold standard for testing for COVID-19 since the SARS-CoV-2 genome sequence was published. However, they are time-consuming, labor-intensive and do not guarantee the absence of false results. Electrochemical biosensors present alternative approaches to detect viral nucleic acids or viral antigens. High sensitivity, relatively low cost of sensors and equipment, convenient management, rapid analysis, and suitability for miniaturization may contribute to the development of point-of-care (POC) testing for COVID-19. The review examines and critically discusses modern electrochemical biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection and related technologies.
STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN MEDICAL POLYMERS AND THE LIPOSOMS AND BACTERIAL CELLS
Authors: Skuredina Anna A. , Yakupova Linara R. , Le-Deygen Irina M. , Kudryashova Elena V.
Published: November 2023

Polymers are widely applied as drug delivery systems and implant coatings. The review is devoted to the mechanisms of interaction of biomedical polymers with model cell membranes (liposomes) and real biological objects - bacterial cell surfaces. A comparative analysis of the composition, structure and surface charge of different types of biological membranes has been outlined. We consider the main methods and approaches for studying the effect of polymers on the structure and physico-chemical properties of membranes to uncover adsorption, defects in the bilayer, violations of the integrity of the bilayer, changes in cell morphology, etc. The correlation between the observed effects on model and real objects is analyzed. One of the important tasks of the review is to discover the key polymer’s characteristic (structure, size, charge, etc.) for the design of new high-molecular compounds with specified biological properties.
GLYCOLIPOTRIPEPTIDE (N-LACTITOL-Gly)2-LysС16 AND ITS
FLUORESCENTLY LABELED ANALOGUE FOR VISUALIZATION
OF VECTOR SYSTEMS FOR BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCES
DELIVERY TO TARGET CELLS
Authors: Afanasyeva Ksenia A. , Gileva Anastasia М. , Markvicheva Elena A. , Budanova Ulyana A. , Sebyakin Yurii L.
Published: November 2023

The work is devoted to the preparation of a carbohydrate derivative of lipotripeptide (N-lactitol-Gly)2-LysC16 of irregular structure with two terminal residues of D-galactose, a branching link based on aliphatic L-lysine and its carbohydrate-free analog with 1-pyrenbutanol as a fluorescent label in a hydrophobic fragment. The developed synthesis scheme includes universal approaches of peptide chemistry, as well as the stages of formation of an acyclic carbohydrate based on lactose in the hydrophilic domain of amphiphile. The compounds are designed to create compositions of vector BAS delivery systems with the ability to visualize the process of interaction with target cells.
CHANGES IN THE AMINO ACID COMPOSITION OF GELATIN AFTER
TREATMENT OF BOVINE COLLAGEN WITH ENZYME PREPARATION
Authors: Zaitsev Sergei Yu.
Published: November 2023

Recently, more attention has been paid to the study of the amino acid composition of gelatins, which is associated with the quality of the corresponding gels as intermediates for human and animal nutrition. In a brief review, a modification of the general method of acid extraction of collagens for the preparation of gelatins using enzymes (such as papain, actinidin, and others) is considered and the corresponding changes in the amino acid composition of gelatins are discussed. It is clear that there are changes in the content of glycine in gelatins from any collagens, but in all cases the content of glycine is about a third of the content of all amino acids (as in the original collagens). It is important that the content of imino acids (the sum of proline and hydroxyproline, which largely determines the properties of gels) in gelatins from any collagens with the use of all the studied enzymes is much higher than without them. In addition, the content of imino acids in gelatin from the bovine skin of cows with the use of any enzymes is significantly higher than in gelatins from the skin of pigs and fish. This holds true for other key “proteinogenic” amino acids as well. The reverse trend is observed only for a few amino acids: serine, threonine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, the content of which is low in gelatins from any collagens.
Gestión de calidad del servicio de atención al contribuyente en el Servicio de Rentas Internas de Manabí (Ecuador)
Authors: Párraga-Montesdeoca Karen Vanessa , Ubillús-Macías Jessica Monserrate
Published: November 2023

En las instituciones públicas los requerimientos y expectativas de los usuarios se ha convertido un factor fundamental que define la gestión de la calidad desarrollada por este tipo de entidad. Es por ello, que el objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la gestión de la calidad del servicio en la atención al contribuyente en el Servicio de Rentras Internas (SRI), tomando como referencia la Agencia ubicada en Portoviejo. La metodología aplicada consistió en una investigación con enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental y de tipo descriptivo, considerando como muestra 137 contribuyentes que asisten en el día al SRI Portoviejo para realizar trámites del RUC.  Se aplicó dos instrumentos uno para medir las expectativas y otro para la percepción de la calidad del servicio y la atención al contribuyente, distribuido en cinco dimensiones consideradas por el Modelo SERVQUAL y valorados por una escala Likert del 1 al 5, con un coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach de 0.866 y 0.824 respectivamente. Los resultados muestran las brechas entre los valores promedio de las expectativas y percepciones de los contribuyentes, que permitió identificar que la dimensión con mayor ponderación fue fiabilidad con 26.31 puntos en la calidad del servicio y en la atención al contribuyente la dimensión empatía con 33.33 puntos. Se concluye que los contribuyentes a través de los indicadores aplicados reflejaron una percepción de satisfacción neutra en relación a la calidad del servicio y de muy satisfechos en la atención brindada por parte de los servidores públicos del SRI Portoviejo.
Primera descripción del nido del Pitajo Canela (Ochthoeca oenanthoides)
Authors: Ordano Mariano
Published: November 2023

Este artículo no cuenta con un resumen.
Notas sobre la alimentación de la Bandurria Austral (Theristicus melanopis)
Authors: Veiga Jorge O.
Published: November 2023

Este artículo no cuenta con un resumen.
Presencia de la Calandrita (Stigmatura budytoides) en Formosa, Argentina
Authors: Ordano Mariano
Published: November 2023

Este artículo no cuenta con un resumen.
Nuevos registros de aves para la Provincia de Chubut, Argentina
Authors: Babarskas Marcos , Flombaum Pedro
Published: November 2023

Este artículo no cuenta con un resumen.
Uso de señuelo por Tucán Grande (Ramphastos toco) para capturar Limonera Grande (Papilio thoas)
Authors: Moresco Dante Gabriel
Published: November 2023

Este artículo no cuenta con un resumen.
Apuntes sobre un nido del Piojito Picudo (Inezia inornata) en la Región Chaqueña de Argentina
Authors: Bodrati Alejandro
Published: November 2023

Este artículo no cuenta con un resumen.
Usurpación de nido de Carpintero del Cardón (Melanerpes cactorum) por parte de Estornino Pinto (Sturnus vulgaris)
Authors: Zárate Valentín , Juncosa-Polzella Agostina S.
Published: November 2023

El Estornino Pinto (Sturnus vulgaris) es una especie invasora que fue introducida en Argentina hace aproximadamente 30 años. Esta especie puede usurpar nidos de aves nativas, incluyendo Carpinteros (Picidae), mediante interacciones agresivas. Aquí reportamos el primer registro de usurpación de un nido de Carpintero del Cardón (Melanerpes cactorum) por parte de Estorninos. Durante julio de 2020 en la Ciudad de Córdoba, Argentina, observamos dos eventos de interacciones agonísticas entre Estorninos y Carpinteros del Cardón, de los cuales uno concluyó en la usurpación del nido de los Carpinteros. En aquellos países donde son invasores, los Estorninos pueden afectar negativamente a aves nativas. En Argentina, la invasión de los Estorninos avanza rápidamente, por lo que es probable que haya cada vez más aves nativas de nuestro país afectadas por esta especie. Nuestras observaciones agregan una nueva especie, el Carpintero del Cardón, a la lista de aves de Argentina potencialmente perjudicadas por la presencia de Estorninos.
Penerapan Prinsip Arsitektur Ekologis pada Perancangan Rumah Sakit Jiwa Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Ahmad Malik Abdul Aziz
Published: November 2023

Provinsi Lampung memiliki kebutuhan mendesak akan fasilitas rumah sakit jiwa yang mampu menangani pasien dengan berbagai penyebab gangguan jiwa. Rumah sakit jiwa yang ada saat ini hanya dapat menangani pasien yang disebabkan oleh ketergantungan obat, dan belum memiliki lingkungan yang memadai untuk rehabilitasi pasien. Mendesain rumah sakit jiwa yang dapat menampung dan mewadahi pasien gangguan jiwa dengan membuat lingkungan untuk penyembuhan yang memadai dengan secara tidak langsung memberikan kenyamanan dan keamanan bagi pasien. Mendesain rumah sakit jiwa dengan membuat lingkungan yang dapat memberi dampak baik bagi pasien gangguan jiwa melalui konsep arsitektur ekologis. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan survey lapangan, observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Mengolah data dengan analisis perencanaan dan perancangan dengan memperhatikan kriteria bangunan ekologis berdasarkan buku arsitektur ekologis versi Heinz Frick. Hasil perancangan berupa rumah sakit jiwa yang menerapkan beberapa elemen arsitektur ekologis, seperti menciptakan area hijau di antara bangunan, memanfaatkan iklim, menyediakan sumber energi dan air, menggunakan bahan yang tahan terhadap perubahan cuaca, dan menciptakan bangunan bebas hambatan.
Economic Growth, Income Inequality, Government Integrity, and Spending towards SDG 1 on Poverty Eradication: An Empirical Study from Twenty Muslim-Majority Countries
Authors: Sulaeman Sulaeman , Sukmana Raditya
Published: November 2023

The objective of the study is to experimentally investigate the link between economic development, wealth disparity, governmental integrity, and spending on eradicating poverty, in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1, in twenty Muslim-majority countries. This study employs pooled OLS, fixed effects, and random effects in its static panel data model analysis. According to empirical research, government expenditure, government spending integrity, and economic growth all significantly affect the rate of poverty reduction. Additionally, inequality of income contributes to rising poverty in nations with Muslim majorities. This study supports the notion that governments promote increasing per capita income in order to achieve economic growth, even though population growth has no bearing on the eradication of poverty. In fact, the two most crucial policy recommendations for the government are to carry out its duties as a government of integrity and distribute funds to sectors necessary for economic and social development, such as infrastructure, health, and education. To ensure fair economic distribution in Muslim communities, governments must also maximize the capacity of Islamic social funds such as zakat and waqf.
Measuring the Development of Islamic Education in Indonesia
Authors: Wiratama Budhi Fatanza , Safitri Zasya
Published: November 2023

Islam holds an important position in various human development processes in Indonesia, one of them is in the education sector. The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Religious Affairs established madrasas and Islamic Higher Education as an Islamic-based formal educational institution. Through logic and science, education is the way for humans to develop equally regardless of their gender. Herein lies the role of Islamic-based education to uphold this anti-discrimination principle. This research has the aim of conducting a composite index, namely the Islamic Education Development Index (IEDI) to describe the condition of Islamic education development at the provincial level in Indonesia. In addition, statistical modeling is carried out to see the influence of Islamic education on the Gender Development Index (GDI). The IEDI is a composite index consisting of five indicators including infrastructure accessibility, teaching competence, institutional ranking, outcomes, and quality of the learning process. Based on the research results, the average IEDI score of provinces in Indonesia is 45.13 for the period 2019. The best IEDI score by province is Yogyakarta, reaching a score of 55.00, and the lowest is North Kalimantan, which is only 35.90. Based on modeling results, it was also found that the IEDI has a significant effect on increasing the GDI at the confidence interval (CI) up to 95 percent. Governments can begin to pay more attention to Islamic-based education to optimize this influence.
Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in Myanmar's Restaurant Industry: Key Factors that Drive Success
Authors: Aung Theingi , Liana Sui Reng , Htet Arkar , Bhaumik Amiya
Published: November 2023

In today's business landscape, customer satisfaction has become a central component in determining an organization's success. The capacity to retain existing customers while ensuring their utmost satisfaction across diverse aspects is vital for businesses to prosper and widen their customer base. The goal of this research is to provide a comprehensive framework for deciphering customer happiness in the continually changing restaurant industry, incorporating all critical components of the idea. The research methodology integrated secondary research and quantitative techniques to shed light on customer satisfaction. Convenience sampling was used for collecting data, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to analyse the results. The primary purpose of this study is to contribute new knowledge about customer satisfaction, specifically in the Myanmar restaurant industry.
PELATIHAN DIGITAL MARKETING, TEKNIK FOTO PRODUK DAN PENGOLAHAN MINYAK JELANTAH DI DUKUH SRUMBUNG, KALURAHAN SEGOROYOSO, KECAMATAN PLERET, KABUPATEN BANTUL, DIY
Authors: Maelana Herman Wahyu Dwi , Wijayanti Irine Diana Sari , Murdapa Purnama Andri , Purwanta Purwanta , Wahyudiyono Wahyudiyono
Published: November 2023

Digital marketing training, product photo techniques and processing used cooking oil into candles are appropriate training in accordance with the times and the use of waste that can be further utilized. The purpose of this activity is to explain how to cultivate a creative, innovative, and independent entrepreneurial spirit through training on Digital Marketing, how to do product photos to make them attractive and used cooking oil waste treatment to create new products that can increase residents' income. This activity was held in Srumbung, Kalurahan Segoroyosot, Kapanewon Pleret, Kabupaten Bantul, DIY and was attended by the surrounding community. This activity is carried out by lecture and practice methods. Through lectures and practice activities, the community can understand the material presented and can practice directly. The community is active and responsive in this service activity.
The Relation Between the Organizational Media Performance and Public Perception In Dubai
Authors: Yousif Ali ALAli Ayoub , Bin Wallang Muslimin , Esmail Abu Al-Rejal Hussein Mohammed
Published: November 2023

This research focuses on social media management strategies for public perception in Dubai. The study fills the gaps and enables this study in Dubai in the media organizations and their impact on public perception in Dubai between the context of the existing evidence and its practical applications. This study aims to assess the impact of social media management tools on public perception in Dubai, to study the effects of social media goles on public perception in Dubai, and to measure the impact of using multiple platforms on public perception in Dubai. Keywords : Organizational Media Performance , social media management tools , Public Perception
The Effect of Interest Rate Changes on Exchange Rate in Egypt (An Applied Study)
Authors: Ali Muhammed Monzer Muhammad , Salah Muhammed Abdullah Amr , Saad Khattab Prof. Dr. Gamal
Published: November 2023

This study aims to measure the impact of interest rate on deposits on exchange rate and measure the effect of interest rate on loans on exchange rate. The first hypothesis states that interest rate on deposits don’t effect on exchange rate. The second hypothesis states interest rate on loans don’t effect on exchange rate, The researcher will be relying on a combination of inductive and deductive approaches to carry out two types of study are as follows: An Analytical study through the analysis of books, periodicals, theses related to interest rate and exchange rate. An applied study, The study period has been applied on monthly weighted average interest rate on loans and deposits and monthly weighted average exchange rate in Egypt for the period from January 1, 2021, till march 31, 2022) relying on the Excel program to prepare data. The results of the statistical study to test the first hypothesis show that: a weak positive relationship between the independent variable (Weighted Average Interest Rates deposits) and the dependent variable (exchange rate). The higher Interest Rates deposits, the higher the value of exchange rate. The results of the statistical study to test the second hypothesis show that: a positive relationship between the independent variable (Interest Rates on loans) and the dependent variable (exchange rate).The higher Interest Rates on loans, the higher the value of exchange rate. KeyWords: Interest rate on deposits, Interest rate on loans, Exchange Rate
Financial Inclusion and Rural Entrepreneurship: Demand-Side Review of Central Bank of Nigeria Programmes for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Authors: Azeez Tunbosun LAWAL , Timilehin Olasoji OLUBIYI , Fatai BELLO
Published: November 2023

Entrepreneurship in Nigeria has long been practiced as small businesses in subsistence mode due to the lack of adequate essential factors of production required for its practice compared to counterparts in developed countries. Lack of access to conventional financial institutions and services has also slowed the growth of entrepreneurship in the country. This study reviewed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) programmes to increase the financial inclusion of rural business dwellers who are yet to be properly banked. The research used a qualitative methodology to explain CBN programmes aimed at improving entrepreneurs’ financial inclusion and identified opportunities and challenges. The study concludes that rural entrepreneurs lack access to financial literacy and banking services because banks prefer urban locations for patronage, security, and high stakeholder returns. As a result, rural entrepreneurs are saving profits in their homes or farms, increasing the unbanked and underbanked population. The study recommends rural residents be educated on financial literacy, banking, and cashless transactions to help the CBN’s financial inclusion policy succeed. Due to the harsh terrain of rural regions, the Nigerian government must urgently improve infrastructure (markets, roads, internet access, electricity, etc.) in rural areas. Keywords: Financial access, Financial exclusion, Poverty, Rural entrepreneurship, Strategy and Sustainability