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Legal Basis for the Participation of Non-Profit Organizations in the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights
Authors: Barkovskaya L. E.
Published: October 2023

Relevance. For a long time the civilistic doctrine did not consider the activity on protection of copyright and related rights in the implementation of collective management as an independent one. It was assumed that it can be carried out in particular by organizations for collective management of rights for realization of their function of collecting remuneration for right holders. Along with organizations for collective management of rights there is a significant number of organizations, including those created by authors and other right holders, which can represent interests and protect the rights of authors and other right holders and claim remuneration due to them, but there is currently no legal regulation of their activity to protect copyright and related rights. At the same time, the development of new technologies, the emergence of new ways of using works and objects of related rights, new options for expressing creative results require the expansion of support for authors and other right holders in exercising and protecting their rights.

The purpose of the research is to develop theoretical provisions necessary to improve the legal regulation of copyright and related rights protection activities carried out by non-profit organizations.

Objectives: to determine the main features of legal regulation of copyright and related rights protection activities carried out by non-profit organizations; to identify problems associated with the implementation of such activities; to develop proposals for further development of legal regulation of the issues under consideration.

Methodology. The author used dialectical-materialistic method, systematic method, methods of analysis and synthesis, formal-legal method.

The results of the research are of theoretical and applied nature and are aimed at improving the quality of legal regulation of civil legal relations.

Conclusions. The conclusions, made in the article, have the debatable character, directed to the continuation of research in the framework of the declared subject, directed to the development of basic principles, allowing a uniform way to solve the problems associated with legal regulation of organizations, implementing and protection of copyright and related rights, including the collective basis.
Information Habitat and its Criminal Law Protection
Authors: Novichkov V. E.
Published: October 2023

Relevance. All previous conditions of human habitation on earth: natural, man-made, social and others, have determined the modern "information environment" of people. The “information environment” that has existed since the beginning of the 21st century is a new constant representing the organization, management and life support of the information society, the state and the individual. The increase in the flow of information, as well as its volume, essence and features, the "information habitat" is constantly filled with new meanings and meanings, which determines the relevance of the study of this phenomenon.

Purpose is to determine the concept, volume and architecture of the modern information environment and the magnitude of its criminal law protection.

Objectives: to study a new concept for modern society and a state formulated as an “information environment”, as well as the possibilities of its effective protection in the arsenal of criminal law.

Methodology. In the process of writing a scientific article, general scientific and particular methods were used: dialectical, historical, systemic-structural, concrete-legal, comparative-legal analysis of documents, as well as methods that provide a uniform and reliable empirical material.

The results of the study consist in the formulation of the author's definition of the concept of "information environment" and the definition of a system of criminal law norms that ensure the protection of the modern information environment in the Russian Federation.

Conclusion. The results of the study allowed the author to come to the conclusion that modern Russian society exists in a new material-virtual reality called the "information environment", and its entire volume is provided by criminal law protection.
Updated Surveillance Metrics and History of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023) in Latin America and the Caribbean: Longitudinal Trend Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Post Lori Ann , Wu Scott A , Soetikno Alan G , Ozer Egon A , Liu Yingxuan , Welch Sarah B , Hawkins Claudia , Moss Charles B , Murphy Robert L , Mason Maryann , Havey Robert J , Lundberg Alexander L
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

In May 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 40% of worldwide COVID-19–related deaths at the time. This high disease burden was a result of the unique circumstances in LAC.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to (1) measure whether the pandemic was expanding or contracting in LAC when the WHO declared the end of COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern on May 5, 2023; (2) use dynamic and genomic surveillance methods to describe the history of the pandemic in the region and situate the window of the WHO declaration within the broader history; and (3) provide, with a focus on prevention policies, a historical context for the course of the pandemic in the region.

METHODS

In addition to updates of traditional surveillance data and dynamic panel estimates from the original study, we used data on sequenced SARS-CoV-2 variants from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) to identify the appearance and duration of variants of concern (VOCs). We used Nextclade nomenclature to collect clade designations from sequences and Pangolin nomenclature for lineage designations of SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, we conducted a 1-sided t test for whether the regional weekly speed (rate of novel COVID-19 transmission) was greater than an outbreak threshold of 10. We ran the test iteratively with 6 months of data across the period from August 2020 to May 2023.

RESULTS

The speed of pandemic spread for the region had remained below the outbreak threshold for 6 months by the time of the WHO declaration. Acceleration and jerk were also low and stable. Although the 1- and 7-day persistence coefficients remained statistically significant for the 120-day period ending on the week of May 5, 2023, the coefficients were relatively modest in magnitude (0.457 and 0.491, respectively). Furthermore, the shift parameters for either of the 2 most recent weeks around May 5, 2023, did not indicate any change in this clustering effect of cases on future cases. From December 2021 onward, Omicron was the predominant VOC in sequenced viral samples. The rolling t test of speed=10 became entirely insignificant from January 2023 onward.

CONCLUSIONS

Although COVID-19 continues to circulate in LAC, surveillance data suggest COVID-19 is endemic in the region and no longer reaches the threshold of the pandemic definition. However, the region experienced a high COVID-19 burden in the early stages of the pandemic, and prevention policies should be an immediate focus in future pandemics. Ahead of vaccination development, these policies can include widespread testing of individuals and an epidemiological task force with a contact-tracing system.
Supporting Pain Self-Management in Patients With Cancer: App Development Based on a Theoretical and Evidence-Driven Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Abahussin Asma A , West Robert M , Wong David C , Ziegler Lucy E , Allsop Matthew J
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

To inform the development of an intervention, it is essential to have a well-developed theoretical understanding of how an intervention causes change, as stated in the UK Medical Research Council guidelines for developing complex interventions. Theoretical foundations are often ignored in the development of mobile health apps intended to support pain self-management for patients with cancer.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to systematically set a theory- and evidence-driven design for a pain self-management app and specify the app’s active features.

METHODS

The Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) framework, a step-by-step theoretical approach to the development of interventions, was adopted to achieve the aim of this study. This started by understanding and identifying sources of behavior that could be targeted to support better pain management. Ultimately, the application of the BCW framework guided the identification of the active contents of the app, which were characterized using the Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy version 1.

RESULTS

The theoretical analysis revealed that patients may have deficits in their capability, opportunity, and motivation that prevent them from performing pain self-management. The app needs to use education, persuasion, training, and enablement intervention functions because, based on the analysis, they were found the most likely to address the specified factors. Eighteen behavior change techniques were selected to describe precisely how the intervention functions can be presented to induce the desired change regarding the intervention context. In other words, they were selected to form the active contents of the app, potentially reducing barriers and serving to support patients in the self-management of pain while using the app.

CONCLUSIONS

This study fully reports the design and development of a pain self-management app underpinned by theory and evidence and intended for patients with cancer. It provides a model example of the BCW framework application for health app development. The work presented in this study is the first systematic theory- and evidence-driven design for a pain app for patients with cancer. This systematic approach can support clarity in evaluating the intervention’s underlying mechanisms and support future replication.

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Digital Transformation of Rheumatology Care in Germany: Cross-Sectional National Survey (Preprint)
Authors: May Susann , Darkow Robert , Knitza Johannes , Boy Katharina , Klemm Philipp , Heinze Martin , Vuillerme Nicolas , Petit Pascal , Steffens-Korbanka Patricia , Kladny Heike , Hornig Johannes , Aries Peer , Welcker Martin , Muehlensiepen Felix
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

In recent years, health care has undergone a rapid and unprecedented digital transformation. In many fields of specialty care, such as rheumatology, this shift is driven by the growing number of patients and limited resources, leading to increased use of digital health technologies (DHTs) to maintain high-quality clinical care. Previous studies examined user acceptance of individual DHTs in rheumatology, such as telemedicine, video consultations, and mHealth. However, it is essential to conduct cross-technology and continuous analyses of user acceptance and DHT use to maximize the benefits for all relevant stakeholders.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the current acceptance, use, and preferences regarding DHTs among patients in rheumatology care in Germany.

METHODS

Rheumatology patients from 3 clinics in Germany were surveyed to understand their perspectives on DHTs. The survey included main themes, including acceptance, preferences, COVID-19’s impact, potential, and barriers related to DHTs. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis.

RESULTS

Out of 337 participants, 53% (179/337) reported using DHTs. Specific technologies included wearables (72/337, 21%), mHealth apps (71/337, 21%), digital therapeutics (32/337, 9%), electronic prescriptions (30/337, 9%), video consultations (15/337, 4%), and at-home blood self-sampling (3/337, 1%). Nearly two-thirds (220/337, 65%) found DHTs useful, and 69% (233/337) held a generally positive attitude toward DHTs. Attitudes shifted positively during the COVID-19 pandemic for 40% (135/337) of participants. Higher education was more prevalent among DHT users (114/179, 63.7%) compared with nonusers (42/151, 27.8%; P=.02). The main potential benefits identified were location-independent use (244/337, 72%) and time-independent use (216/337, 64%). Key barriers included insufficient user knowledge (165/337, 49%) and limited information on DHTs (134/337, 40%).

CONCLUSIONS

Patient acceptance and use of DHTs in rheumatology is increasing in Germany. A prospective, standardized monitoring of digital transformation in rheumatology care is highly needed.
Automated pain spots recognition algorithm provided by a web service-based platform (Preprint)
Authors: Cescon Corrado , Landolfi Giuseppe , Bonomi Niko , Derboni Marco , Giuffrida Vincenzo , Rizzoli Andrea Emilio , Maino Paolo , Koetsier Eva , Barbero Marco
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Understanding the causes and mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal pain is crucial for developing effective treatments and improving patient outcomes. Self-report measures, such as the Pain Drawing Scale, involve individuals rating their level of pain on a scale. In this technique, individuals color the area where they experience pain, and the resulting picture is rated based on the depicted pain intensity. Analyzing pain drawings typically involves measuring the size of the pain region. However, there is currently no standardized method for scanning pain drawings.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of pain drawing analysis performed by a web platform using various digital scanners. The primary goal was to demonstrate that simple and affordable mobile devices can be used to acquire pain drawings without losing important information.

METHODS

Two sets of pain drawings were generated: one with the addition of 216 colored circles, and another composed of various red shapes. These drawings were then scanned using different devices and apps, including three flatbed scanners of different sizes and prices (professional, portable flatbed, and home printer/scanner), three smartphones with varying price ranges, and six virtual scanner apps.

RESULTS

High saturation colors, such as red, cyan, magenta, and yellow, were accurately identified by all devices. The percentage error for small, medium, and large pain spots was consistently below 20% for all devices, with smaller values associated with larger areas. Additionally, a significant negative correlation was observed between the percentage of error and spot size (R=-0.237, p<0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

The proposed platform proved to be robust and reliable for acquiring paper pain drawings using a wide range of scanning devices. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that a web platform can accurately analyze pain drawings acquired through various digital scanners. The findings support the use of simple and cost-effective mobile devices for pain drawing acquisition, without compromising the quality of data. Standardizing the scanning process using the proposed platform can contribute to more efficient and consistent pain drawing analysis in clinical and research settings.
Travel Distance Between Participants in US Telemedicine Sessions With Estimates of Emissions Savings: Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Cummins Mollie R , Shishupal Sukrut , Wong Bob , Wan Neng , Han Jiuying , Johnny Jace D , Mhatre-Owens Amy , Gouripeddi Ramkiran , Ivanova Julia , Ong Triton , Soni Hiral , Barrera Janelle , Wilczewski Hattie , Welch Brandon M , Bunnell Brian E
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Digital health and telemedicine are potentially important strategies to decrease health care’s environmental impact and contribution to climate change by reducing transportation-related air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. However, we currently lack robust national estimates of emissions savings attributable to telemedicine.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to (1) determine the travel distance between participants in US telemedicine sessions and (2) estimate the net reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions attributable to telemedicine in the United States, based on national observational data describing the geographical characteristics of telemedicine session participants.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective observational study of telemedicine sessions in the United States between January 1, 2022, and February 21, 2023, on the doxy.me platform. Using Google Distance Matrix, we determined the median travel distance between participating providers and patients for a proportional sample of sessions. Further, based on the best available public data, we estimated the total annual emissions costs and savings attributable to telemedicine in the United States.

RESULTS

The median round trip travel distance between patients and providers was 49 (IQR 21-145) miles. The median CO2 emissions savings per telemedicine session was 20 (IQR 8-59) kg CO2). Accounting for the energy costs of telemedicine and US transportation patterns, among other factors, we estimate that the use of telemedicine in the United States during the years 2021-2022 resulted in approximate annual CO2 emissions savings of 1,443,800 metric tons.

CONCLUSIONS

These estimates of travel distance and telemedicine-associated CO2 emissions costs and savings, based on national data, indicate that telemedicine may be an important strategy in reducing the health care sector’s carbon footprint.
Population builds up and diversity of Odonate species in relation to food preference ina fish farming Lake at Media, West Bengal, India.
Authors:   Department of Life Sciences, Fulia Sikhaniketan High School, Nadia, West Bengal, India, Dutta Ashok , Madhu Nithar Ranjan ,   Department of Zoology, Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, Kismat Bajkul, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India, Behera Biplab Kumar ,   Department of Zoology, Siliguri college, Siliguri, W.B., India.
Published: October 2023

Field survey were conducted to study of population structure and to clarify the seasonal variation of Odonate nymph in a fresh water fish farming lake at Media during the period of June, 2010 to May, 2011. Large numbers of dominant insect species like Agrioenemis splandidissma (Laidlow), Ischnura aurora (Brauer), Ceriagrion coromandelianum (Fabricius), Brachythemis contaminate (Febricious), Diplacodes frivialis (Rambur) and Potamarcha obscura (Rambur) were recorded periodically in the study lake. Most of the species were significant indicator species and they are strongly correlated with good quality aquatic environment of the lake. Correlation between food in water, gut content and population density of the odonate nymph was made. Result obtained that highest density of Odonate nymph were noted during the month of October and lowest in May. Observation of gut contents of these nymphs suggests that animal diet comprises the maximum percentage in their dietary component. The present study did not show any definite correlation between food and population density of Odonate nymph. However it may be predicted that food may never become the factor limiting kinds of insects present in an aquatic habitat, since within certain broad limitations, most species can use a variety of food materials for nutrition during the active period of body growth. Keywords: Indicator species, Odonate nymph, Population density, Seasonal variation
Natural occurrence and biological activity of various coumarin derivatives
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Krishnagar Women’s College, Krishnagar, Nadia-741101, WB, India, Biswas Titas , Madhu Nithar Ranjan ,   Department of Zoology, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, West Bengal, India
Published: October 2023

Coumarins are members of the benzopyrones family of compounds. Various coumarin derivatives are biologically active anddisplay pharmaceutical and medicinal properties. Coumarin is a secondary metabolite that is naturally present in a variety of plants as well as essential oils. It is found in relatively high concentrations. Due to the easy availability and biological activity of coumarin derivatives, many chemists have focused their attention on isolating from plants and characterizing and synthesizingcoumarin derivatives in the laboratory. The diversity-oriented synthetic routes have resulted in the production of interestingderivatives, such as furanocoumarins, coumarin sulfamates (Coumates) and pyranocoumarins. These derivatives are useful inantitumor, anti-HIV therapy and photo-chemotherapy, as well as stimulants for the central nervous system, anti-bacterials, dyes, anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulants. This review aims to explain the occurrence, biological activities, and characterization of different coumarin derivatives. Keywords: Natural occurrence, biological activity and chracterisation
Eco-friendly control of larvae of mosquito using the larvivorousGuppy fishes, Poecilia reticulata
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, West Bengal, India, Madhu Nithar Ranjan
Published: October 2023

The spreading of malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya ferver, filariasis, encephalitis, West Nile Virus infection, etcby mosquito is mainly due to the ever increasing urbanization and associated anthropogenic activities. The application of chemical insecticides in mosquito control has resulted in the persistence and accumulation of non-biodegradable chemicals in theecosystem, biological magnification through the food chain, insecticide resistance, and a toxic effect in human health and nontarget organisms. So, under the mosquito fish Guppy, Poecilia reticulata, emphasis was given on the application of alternativestrategies in mosquito control. Larvivorous guppies fish were collected from swage drain and were employed the biocontrol agents to control mosquito vectors under glass aquarium conditions. These were showed potentiality of a biological control agent over the all types of mosquito larvae. The average consumption rate was much high per day per fish when male and females fishes were applied on the experiments. The feeding activity was more higher at morning and female fish was more active (60%) than male. It was found that choice as a source of food, the guppies' higher preference for Culex than Anopheles larvae. It was also noticed that female fishes eat up their offspring. The author showed also that these fishes are heavily adapted at collectedpolluted water from drain of Barasat municipality, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal and survives in all types of water bodies. It was noticed that these exotic hardy larvivorous fishes can survive a wide range of pH from 6.0 to 9.5. Mature fish female fishes reproduces throughout the year after 25- 30 days interval under the temperature from 200C to 350C. It will be easy to plan a cost- effective control tools at various submerged water bodies, drain, small ponds etc against mosquito young instars. Keywords: Biocontrol, guppy fish, larvicidal, mosquito.
Production of SCC Using Bagasse Ash as Fine Aggregate
Authors: Sathishkumar S. , Somiyadevi Mrs. P. , Maluvu S.
Published: October 2023

Abstract: In this study an experimental investigation on production of self-compacting concrete with bagasse ash as partial replacement of fine aggregate is done. River sand has been partially replaced with bagasse ash from 0% to 80% by volume. Cement and fly ash is used as a powder material. Two concrete mixtures with cement content of 375 Kg/m3 and 500 Kg/m3 was proportioned. The workability properties such as slump flow, inverted flow, V-funnel flow time and J-ring flow were measured. The hardened properties such as density, compressive strength, split tensile strength, modulus of elasticity and flexural strength of concrete in each mixture were measured at various ages. Water absorption and weight loss ratio on drying of concrete was measured at 28 days. Micro structural properties such as SEM and XRD analysis were examined for SCC specimens.From the test results, it was found that (a) Workability properties depends upon the bagasse ash content (b) Partial replacement of BA up to 20% by volume of bagasse ash enhanced both the workability and hardened properties of self-compacting concrete (c) SEM micrograph images shows that irregular porous particles increases as BA increases and XRD pattern reveals that presence of silica peak increases as the BA content increases from 10% to 80%.
A Contemporary Analysis on the Significant Contribution of Digital Financial Inclusion Towards the Achievement of Sustainable Development in India
Authors: Banik Dibyendu , Shil Sourav
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This article examines what has been achieved in India in terms of digital financial inclusion to date and how we may use current technologies to create a more inclusive society by utilizing various digital drives. The various barriers and difficulties that still stand in the way of creating a society that is digitally inclusive are described in this article. This article discusses the evolution of financial inclusion through e-commerce. We have made suggestions for addressing the major issues, highlighting the importance of interaction and transparency among all significant stakeholders in order to establish a digitally inclusive ecosystem and to make India's next wave of digital financial inclusion more successful. It deconstructs the trends and key players that support them, identifies the adoption barriers, and breaks down the trends and key players that support them. Keywords: Digital Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Development Goals, Economic Growth, Access to Finance, Environment, Mechanism.
TÜRKİYE SÜPER LİGİ’NDE FUTBOLCU SAKATLIKLARININ SPORTİF BAŞARIYA ETKİSİ VE KULÜPLERİNE MALİYETİNİN İNCELENMESİ: 2019-2022 ARASINDA KALAN ÜÇ SEZON
Authors: SAVAŞ Buğra Çağatay , COŞKUNTÜRK Osman Satı
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Türkiye Süper Ligi’nin 2019-2020-2021-2022 arasında kalan üç sezonunda futbolcu sakatlıklarının sportif başarıya etkisi ve kulüplerine maliyetinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmada, Süper Lig’de üç sezonda yer alan toplam 59 kulüp, bu kulüplerin geniş kadrolarında yer alan futbolcular (n=2,388) incelenmiştir. Araştırmada karma araştırma metodundan istifade edilmiş, doküman analizi yapılmıştır. Takım kadrolarının belirlenmesinde takımların tam kadroları esas alınmıştır. Kulüplerin bir sezon boyunca oynadığı, lig, Avrupa Elemeleri ve Türkiye Kupası maçlarının tamamı araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Toplam sakatlık maliyetinin hesaplanmasında, oyuncunun piyasa değeri karşılığı maça çıkılamayan süre ve sakatlık nedeniyle alınamayan puan karşılığı yaşanan gelir kaybı hesaplamalara dahil edilmiştir. Sağlık harcamaları hesaplama dışında tutulmuştur. Araştırmada incelenen üç sezonun ortalamaları bakımından, her sezonda sakatlanan futbolcu sayısı 422, yaşanan sakatlık sayısı 1,046, kulüp başına sakatlık sayısı 44, kulüp başına sakatlanan futbolcu sayısı yaklaşık 22 ve futbolcu başına ortalama sakatlık sayısı 1,79 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Sakatlıkların yaşanmaması durumunda alınabilecek puanlara göre gerçekleşen lig sıralamasında bazı değişiklikler olabileceği bulunmuştur. İncelenen son üç sezonda, toplam sakatlık maliyetinin yaklaşık 300 milyon avro, üç sezon ortalamasının ise yaklaşık 100 milyon avro olduğu, takımların piyasa değerine göre sakatlıkların kulüplerine her sezonda ortalama maliyetinin yaklaşık 4,5 milyon avro olduğu, sakatlıkların toplam maliyetinin her sezonda ortalama olarak kulüp başına (yaklaşık) beş milyon avro olduğu görülmüştür. İncelenen üç sezonda da sakatlıkların toplam maliyetinin takım piyasa değerine bağlı olarak yükseldiği ve ligi üst sıralarda bitiren kulüplerde daha fazla sayıda yaşandığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Kulüplerin önleyici tedbirlere başvurmalarının ve bu kapsamda, antrenman teknikleri başta olmak üzere sakatlıkların önlenmesinde yapay zekâ, istatistiksel verilerin kullanılması, futbolcuların fiziksel durumlarının sürekli takip ve değerlendirilmesi şeklinde tedbirlere önem vermeleri önerilebilir.
Elit Oryantiring Sporcularının Saldırganlık Davranışlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: SAJEDİ Heidar , UCA Merve
Published: October 2023

Bu alışmanın amacı; elit oryantiring sporcularının saldırganlık tutumlarının farklı değişkenlere göre incelenmesidir. Bu kapsamda araştırmanın örneklemini Ankara ilinde oryantiring sporuyla ilgilenen 113 kişiden oluşmaktadır. Bu araştırmada, Buss ve Perry (1992) tarafından geliştirilen bir saldırganlık ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bu ölçek, 29 madde içeren bir 5'li Likert tipi ölçektir. Verilerin normal dağılımı, Skewness ve Basıklık testleri ile incelenmiş ve verilerin normal dağılım gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda, verilerin analizinde parametrik testler olan bağımsız t testi ve Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi (One Way Anova) testi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca, verilerin güvenilirliği Cronbach Alpha iç tutarlılığına dayalı olarak .822 olarak belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, sosyodemografik değişkenler ile saldırganlık tutumları düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Cinsiyet değişkeni bakımından saldırganlık tutumunda erkeklerin kadınlardan daha yüksek, yaş değişkeni bakımından değerlendirildiğinde saldırganlık tutumunun gençlerde yaşı daha ilerde olan bireylere göre daha yüksek, eğitim durumu açısından saldırganlık tutumunun düşük eğitim düzeyine sahip bireylerde daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Medeni durum değişkeni bakımından herhangi bir anlamlı ilişkinin varlığına rastlanılmamıştır. Oryantiring branşıyla ilgilenme süresi değişkeni ile saldırganlık tutumu arasında deneyimi düşük bireylerde saldırganlık düzeyinin daha yüksek olduğu anlaşılmıştır.
Kirkwood-Dirac quasiprobability approach to the statistics of incompatible observables
Authors: Lostaglio Matteo , Belenchia Alessio , Levy Amikam , Hernández-Gómez Santiago , Fabbri Nicole , Gherardini Stefano
Published: October 2023

Recent work has revealed the central role played by the Kirkwood-Dirac quasiprobability (KDQ) as a tool to properly account for non-classical features in the context of condensed matter physics (scrambling, dynamical phase transitions) metrology (standard and post-selected), thermodynamics (power output and fluctuation theorems), foundations (contextuality, anomalous weak values) and more. Given the growing relevance of the KDQ across the quantum sciences, our aim is two-fold: First, we highlight the role played by quasiprobabilities in characterizing the statistics of quantum observables and processes in the presence of measurement incompatibility. In this way, we show how the KDQ naturally underpins and unifies quantum correlators, quantum currents, Loschmidt echoes, and weak values. Second, we provide novel theoretical and experimental perspectives by discussing a wide variety of schemes to access the KDQ and its non-classicality features.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Training terhadap Lingkungan Kerja
Authors: Susanti Ni Nyoman Suci Ary , Arianty A.A.Ayu Arun Suwi , Susanti Luh Eka
Published: October 2023

Lingkungan kerja baik fisik maupun non fisik dapat mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan dan mahasiswa training dalam memberikan pelayanan untuk tamu, persepsi menjadi salah satu cara untuk mengetahui keadaan lingkungan kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana persepsi mahasiswa training terhadap lingkungan kerja di The Greenbrier America’s Resort. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 109 mahasiswa training di The Greenbrier America’s Resort tahun 2019 – 2020. Dengan sampel yaitu mahasiswa training dari IPBI sebanyak 30 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner, dokumentasi dan wawancara. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat dua indikator yang hasil persentasenya masih dikategorikan cukup baik secara garis kontinum, dari lingkungan kerja fisik terdapat indikator keamanan dengan total persentase 68,4% dan dari lingkungan kerja non fisik yaitu indikator hubungan antara atasan dengan mahasiswa training dengan perolehan total persentase 67,5%.
 
The work environment, both physical and non-physical, can affect the performance of employees and training students in providing services to guests, perception is one way to find out the state of the work. This study aims to determine how training students perceive the work environment at The Greenbrier America's Resort. The population in this study were 109 training students. And sample is 30 training students from IPBI. Data collection techniques were distributing questionnaires, documentation and interviews. The analysis technique used is descriptive quantitative analysis technique. The results is there are two indicators whose percentage results are still categorized quite well on a continuum line, from the physical work environment is security indicators with a total percentage of 68.4% and from the non-physical work environment is indicators of the relationship between superiors and training students with total percentage of 67 ,5%.
Efektivitas Pelatihan dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Peningkatan Kinerja Karyawan Housekeeping Departement
Authors: Timur Nizharbenda Vikhan , Ekasani Kadek Ayu , Sulasmini Ni Made Ayu
Published: October 2023

Pelatihan dan motivasi kerja merupakan salah satu penyebab meningkatnya kinerja karyawan. Dilihat dari fenomena unik yang didapat dari penelitian, pelatihan yang diberikan kepada karyawan Housekeeping di Padma Resort Ubud masing kurang dan juga motivasi yang dimiliki rendah, akan tetapi kinerja karyawan yang dihasilkan masih cukup memuaskan. Dengan demikian tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh variable Pelatihan dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Padma Resort Ubud, yaitu pada bulan April sampai dengan Juni 2021. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linear berganda yang digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Pelatihan dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja pada Padma Resort Ubud, dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada 40 karyawan Housekeeping sebagai sampel dan teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan ialah teknik sampling jenuh. Pengujian hipotesis penelitian menggunakan SPSS 25.0. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan Pelatihan berpengaruh sangat signifikan secara parsial terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Sedangkan Motivasi Kerja berpengaruh sangat signifikan secara parsial terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Kemudian, Pelatihan dan Motivasi Kerja berpengaruh sangat signifikan secara simultan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Pelatihan kepada karyawan dan motivasi kerja yang diberikan harus lebih diperhatikan, sebab hotel ingin selalu memberikan pelayanan yang melebihi ekpetasi tamu.
 
Training and work motivation is one of the causes of increasing employee performance. Judging from the unique phenomena obtained from the research, the training provided to Housekeeping employees at Padma Resort Ubud is lacking and also the motivation is low, but the resulting employee performance is still quite satisfactory. Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine how much influence the variables of training and work motivation have on employee performance. This research was conducted at Padma Resort Ubud, from April to June 2021. The data analysis method used in this study is multiple linear regression which is used to determine the effect of Training and Work Motivation on Performance at Padma Resort Ubud, by distributing questionnaires to 40 Housekeeping employees as samples and the sampling technique used is saturated sampling technique. Testing the research hypothesis using SPSS 25.0. The results of this study indicate that training has a very significant partial effect on employee performance. While work motivation has a very significant effect partially on employee performance. Then, training and work motivation have a very significant effect simultaneously on employee performance. The training for employees and the work motivation provided should be given more attention, because the hotel wants to always provide services that exceed guest expectations.
Peningkatan Kualitas Pelayanan Room Service Melalui Penanganan Keluhan Tamu
Authors: Putra I Wayan Wiantara , Arianty A.A. Ayu Arun Suwi
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan supaya dapat mengetahui cara penerapan prosedur penanganan keluhan tamu di Mandapa A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Peneliti melakukan pengamatan langsung selama peneliti melakukan on the job training di Mandapa A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Data yang di dapat saat melakukan on the job training kemudian diolah dengan menguraikan masalah yang ada di lapangan, kemudian di bandingkan dengan standar yang ada di Mandapa A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dan lebih menggunakan analisis dengan menggunakan sumber data primer yang dimana peneliti terlibat langsung di lapangan yang berupa informasi dari narasumber dan data sekunder yang berupa bukti keluhan tamu dari internet. Untuk teknik analisisnya menggunakan deskritif kualitatif yang berupa kumpulan kata-kata.
 
This research was conducted in order to find out how to apply the procedures for handlimg guest complaints at Mandapa A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Researchers made direct observations while researchers were doing on the job training at Mandapa A Ritz-Carlton reserve. The data obtained when conducting on the job training is then processed by describing the problems that exist in the field, then compared with the standards in Mandapa A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. In the study, researchers used qualitative methods and use more analysis using primary data sources where researchers were directly involved in the field in the form of information from sourcer and secondary data in the form of evidence of guest complaints from the internet. The analysis technique uses a qualitative descriptive in the form of a collection of words.
Peranan Housekeeping Department dalam Memberikan Pelayanan Berkualitas Kepada Tamu
Authors: Suria Dewa Bagus Bahana Fajar Prabhawa , Febianti Febianti
Published: October 2023

Pelayanan berkualitas yang diberikan oleh housekeeping staf di suatu hotel sangat penting dalam memberikan kepuasan kepada tamu yang menginap. Penelitian yang dilakukan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran housekeeping staff dalam memberikan pelayanan berkualitas kepada tamu yang menginap sehingga mereka puas dan tidak menyampaikan keluhan atas pelayanan yang telah diterimanya selama menginap di Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach Bali Hotel. Analisis yang digunakan untuk mengetahui peran housekeeping staff adalah analisis deskriftif. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode wawancara, observasi, dan kepustakaan. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah secara umum tamu yang menginap merasa puas dengan pelayanan housekeeping staff namun masih ada beberapa keluhan yang disampaikan atas layanan yang telah diberikan. Adapun keluhannya adalah masalah kamar belum siap saat tamu sudah tiba di hotel, air panas untuk mandi yang tidak tersedia cukup, air conditioning (AC) yang tidak dapat dioperasikan dengan baik, bau tidak sedap di dalam kamar, kebersihan kamar, dan kebersihan public area.
 
Quality service provided by housekeeping staff in a hotel is very important in giving satisfaction to the guests. This research aims is to determine the role of housekeeping staff in providing good quality services to guests who stay so that they are satisfied and do not complain about the services they have received during their stay at Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach Bali Hotel. The analysis used to determine the role of housekeeping staff is descriptive analysis. Data were collected using interview, observation, and literature methods. The results obtained are that in general, guests who stayed are satisfied with the service of the housekeeping staff, but there are still some complaints that have been submitted for the services that have been provided. The complaints are that the rooms are not ready when guests arrive at the hotel, there is not enough hot water for bathing, air conditioning (AC) that cannot be operated properly, unpleasant odors in the rooms, cleanliness of rooms, and cleanliness of public areas.
Correspondence between Nina Berberova and Galina Kouznetsova (1928–1968)
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Spivak Monika L.
Published: October 2023

The book contains bilateral correspondence between Nina Berberova (1901–1993) and Galina Kuznetsova (1900–1976). The correspondence lasted four decades intermittently. Berberova and Kuznetsova were representatives of the Russian literary emigration and belonged to the younger generation of the first wave of emigration. Most of the 59 letters published are from the second half of the 1940s. Correspondents discussed literary, political and personal issues. Among them the split of the literary Parisian emigration into supporters and opponents of the USSR, publishing and everyday difficulties in post-war Europe, relationships with partners and friends. One of the important characters of the correspondence was Ivan Bunin. The publication is provided with essential detailed scholarly commentary, an introduction, index of names and bibliography.
Forecasting asset volatility using autoregressive support vector regression model incorporating the intraday range measure and price information
Authors: Ng Kok Haur , Wah Yap Bee , Beng Koh You , Huat Ng Kooi , Al-Nahari Abdulaziz
Published: October 2023

Volatility is a measure of the instantaneous variability of a financial
asset. High-volatility assets is often associated with high risk,
highlighting the importance of precisely estimating the volatility. This
paper proposes an autoregressive support vector regression (SVR) model
integrating the lagged range-based Parkinson volatility measure and four
lagged logarithmic prices ( SVR LagPK _ LagPrices ) jointly as
predictor variables to capture the dynamics of volatility of asset
returns. An empirical analysis based on the Standard and Poor’s 500 was
adopted. We performed extensive comparisons among SVR models to
determine the significance of integrating the predictor variables
encompassing the lagged range-based Parkinson volatility measure and
four lagged logarithmic prices, both jointly and singly in the
autoregressive SVR models with different kernel settings. Additionally,
the conditional autoregressive range (CARR) models were also evaluated.
The in-sample results based on the two realised volatility measures that
act as proxies for the unobserved true volatility, revealed two
important findings: (i) Although the volatility estimates based on CARR
models outperformed other SVR models in terms of root mean squared error
(RMSE) and mean absolute error (MAE), the goodness-of-fit analysis
results show that these models did not fulfil the underlying model
assumptions, (ii) The SVR LagPK _ LagPrices   model generally
predominates other SVR models for the in-sample model fit based on the
RMSE and MAE. An examination of the SVR LagPK _ LagPrices model with
linear kernel yielded the best out-of-sample forecasts, characterised by
the smallest RMSE and MAE which were tested based on the mean squared
error loss function using Hansen’s model confidence set.
mzIdentML 1.3.0 - Essential progress on the support of crosslinking and other identifications based on multiple spectra
Authors: Combe Colin William , Kolbowski Lars , Fischer Lutz , Koskinen Ville , Klein Joshua , Leitner Alexander , Jones Andy , Vizcaino Juan Antonio , Rappsilber Juri
Published: October 2023

The mzIdentML file format, originally developed by the Proteomics
Standards Initiative in 2011, is the open XML data standard for peptide
and protein identification results coming from mass spectrometry. We
present mzIdentML version 1.3.0, which introduces new functionality and
support for additional use cases. First of all, a new mechanism for
encoding identifications based on multiple spectra. Furthermore, the
main mzIdentML specification document can now be supplemented by
extension documents which provide further guidance for encoding specific
use cases for different proteomics subfields. One extension document has
been added, covering additional use cases for the encoding of
crosslinked peptide identifications. The ability to add extension
documents facilitates keeping the mzIdentML standard up to date with
advances in the proteomics field, without having to change the main
specification document. The crosslinking extension document provides
further explanation of the crosslinking use cases already supported in
mzIdentML version 1.2.0, and provides support for encoding additional
scenarios that are critical to reflect developments in the crosslinking
field and facilitate its integration in structural biology. These are:
(i) support for cleavable crosslinkers, (ii) support for internally
linked peptides, (iii) support for noncovalently associated peptides,
and (iv) improved support for encoding scores and the corresponding
thresholds.
Microplastics - ecosystem pollutants
Authors: Mollova Elena , Ivanova Emilia , Turmanova Sevdalina , Dimitrov Aleksandar
Published: October 2023

The presence of microplastics in different ecosystems has been intensively studied since the beginning of the 21st century. They have since been found in all components of the environment as well as in a number of organisms. Microplastics (MPs) is a term for particles whose size is 1 ?m?5 mm that are formed during the breakdown of larger plastic products or are produced in microsizes for various industrial and cosmetic products. The distribution of these particles is due to their rapid transportation over large distances which is facilitated mainly by their small size and low density. There are still no uniform methods and standardised procedures for sampling and analysis. Therefore, the facts about the occurrence, distribution and threats to ecosystems and human health from MPs are not yet fully understood. This literature review is a broad presentation of the state of knowledge on the distribution of MPs in the atmosphere, water, soil and organisms. In addition, this document describes the most widely used methods for separation, identification and characterisation of MPs.
Régimen simplificado (RIMPE) y su impacto en los niveles de la aplicación tributaria en el negocio informal de la parroquia Tarqui del cantón Guayaquil
Authors:   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Vicente Rocafuerte, Mite Bernal Ariana Lilibeth , Marcos Rodríguez Kathia ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Vicente Rocafuerte
Published: October 2023

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo Analizar Régimen Simplificado (Rimpe) y su impacto en los niveles de la Aplicación Tributaria en el negocio informal de la Parroquia Tarqui del cantón Guayaquil. Para ello, se trabajó con una metodología de carácter cuantitativo; se ha considerado tomar la información del portal web del SRI, cuya página emitió un catastro del Régimen Impositivo para Microempresas; de allí, se verificó todas las empresas de la provincia del Guayas para posteriormente analizar aquellas que pertenecen a las microempresas informales. Los resultados señalaron que esta nueva normativa tributaria genera beneficios con respecto al impuesto a la renta sobre los ingresos brutos; sin embargo, el pago de dicho impuesto excluye gastos y costos. Se concluyó en que las reformas tributarias han influenciado en el proceso productivo de las microempresas, incide en la estabilidad económica y financiera, impacta en la reducción de egresos y repercute en la participación en el mercado interno y externo