bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CCD PHOTOMETRY, PERIOD ANALYSIS, AND LIGHT CURVE DECONVOLUTION OF THE SHORT PERIOD PULSATING VARIABLE STAR TYC 3603-1124-1
Authors: Gilchrist, W. Allen
Published: April 2024

"CCD derived B- and V-magnitudes were determined for Tyc_3603-1124-1, a short period pulsating variable classified as a High Amplitude δ Scuti (HADS) star. Some of these data were acquired during September and October of 2021, and the remainder was recorded in September 2023. Period phased plots of the data showed a slow rise to maximum light but a more rapid drop to minimum brightness. This is somewhat unusual for a HADS star. B-V color indices from 2021 and 2023 were slightly different indicating a possible temperature drop during that period. Additional time-of-maximum data obtained from the SuperWASP extra-solar planet detection program and from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) were combined with Stonecrest Observatory data (SO) in order to perform a predicted time difference (PTD) analysis and obtain an updated linear ephemeris. Fourier analysis of the SuperWASP data yielded only four frequencies with signal-to-noise ratios over SNR=6, but the combined TESS data produced six significantly different frequencies. Regardless of the data source, the first frequencies, F1 ≈ 7.35 and F2 ≈ 14.7 cycles per day, were essentially the same, as was the next frequency, F3 < 0.03 per day. These lower frequencies provided some insight into the noisy appearance of the B and V photometric magnitudes. Stellar parameters for Tyc 3603-1124-1 were not inconsistent with those expected for a HADS variable. Stellar tracks from PARSEC models gave some insight into the evolutionary status of the star.
ДЕШИФРОВАННАЯ ПЕРЕПИСКА ШВЕДСКИХ ДИПЛОМАТОВ, ПЕРЕХВАЧЕННАЯ СПЕЦСЛУЖБАМИ ШТАБА ВЕРХОВНОГО ГЛАВНОКОМАНДУЮЩЕГО РУССКОЙ АРМИИ (1916 г.)
Authors: Костриков Сергей Петрович , Костриков Станислав Сергеевич
Published: April 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются донесения шведской миссии в Риме руководителю МИД королевства К. Валленбергу, перехваченные российскими спецслужбами. о вступлении Италии и Румынии в войну на стороне Антанты и о положении в Греции. Эти документы можно оценить как важный источник для изучения событий Первой мировой войны, ситуации на Балканах в 1916 г., в частности, и для истории самой Швеции в этот период.
¿Dios Creador o Dios Juez? Diferencias entre las tres versiones de la carta de Arrio a Alejandro
Authors: Cano Gómez Guillermo J. ,   Instituto Patristico Augustinianum
Published: April 2024

The letter from Arius to Alexander of Alexandria, also known as «Arius’ profession of faith», has been transmitted in its original language, Greek, by Athanasius (De Synodis) and Epiphanius (Panarion). Also, Hilary of Poitiers quotes a Latin translation of the letter twice (De Trinitate IV and VI). The comparative study of the two Greek versions and the Latin translation reveals small textual variants, which points to the independence of the three testimonies. The textual variant (κτιστὴν, instead of κριτὴν) is the most interesting; it comes from a Greek version that has not been preserved. However, our work has been able to reconstruct this lost textual variant using an ancient and forgotten conjecture of Erich Klostermann.
Basiliana I. Per una possibile doppia versione delle Omelie sui Salmi di Basilio di Cesarea. Analisi di alcuni casi di studio presi da Bas., Hom. in ps. 32, 33, 44 e 48
Authors: Segneri Angelo ,   Instituto Patristico Augustinianum
Published: April 2024

Among Basil’s homiliae morales, a prominent place is occupied by the 15 sermons on the Psalter that have been preserved. The present study, as part of the editorial project of these homilies on behalf of the Sources Chrétiennes, seeks to shed light on a phenomenon that may have affected the texts of the Cappadocian, similar to what happened with some of Augustine’s Enarrationes. In fact, the collation of some ancient witnesses of the Basilian homilies, ignored by Garnier and thus by the vulgata edition reprinted in PG 29, seems to suggest an early oral circulation of the discourse, identifiable through some textual traces, such as anacolutes, omissions of articles or explanatory parts, stylistically inelegant sentence structures, scriptural quotations not standardized according to the most widely used textual form, etc. The considerable contamination of the manuscript tradition makes it impossible to sketch a stemma that would allow the precise positioning of the individual codices reviewed. Nevertheless, the textual data collected by Bas., hom. in ps. 32, 33, 44 and 48, and presented here only in small part, have revealed the existence of two recensions: Ω1 and Ω2, where Ω2 represents the revised and corrected text after the death of Cappadoce, while the few surviving testimonies of Ω1, which represent a textus rudior, without stylistic revision and circulated without the author’s control, somehow hint at an echo, perhaps distant but in our opinion undeniable, of the oral language, i.e., of the original character of the works of this genre.
Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithm for Diabetes Prediction in Maiduguri, Borno State
Authors: Dada Emmanuel Gbenga , Birma Aishatu Ibrahim , Gora Abdulkarim Abbas
Published: April 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood, known as hyperglycemia, that can result in multiple problems within the body. The World Health Organisation (WHO) data for 2021 reveals a substantial increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), with the number of cases rising from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Between 2000 and 2019, there was a 3% increase in mortality rates associated with diabetes, categorised by age. In 2019, DM caused the deaths of more than 2 million people. These concerning figures clearly necessitate an immediate response. An alarming incidence of diabetes among the population of Maiduguri and Borno State inspired this investigation. This research proposed stacking ensemble learning approach to predict the rate of occurrence of diabetes cases in Maiduguri. The paper used different types of regression models to predict the occurrences of diabetes cases in Maiduguri over time. These models included adaptive boosting regression (Adaboost), gradient boosting regression (GBOOST), random forest regression (RFR), ordinary least square regression (OLS), least absolute shrinkage selection operator regression (LASSO), and ridge regression (RIDGE). The performance indicators studied in this work are root mean square (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and mean square error (MSE). These metrics were used to assess the effectiveness of both the machine learning and proposed Stacking Ensemble Learning (SEL) approaches. Performance metrics considered in this study are root mean square (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and mean square error (MSE), which were used to evaluate the performance of the machine learning and the proposed Stacking Ensemble Learning (SEL) technique. Experimental results revealed that SEL is a better predictor compared to other machine learning approaches considered in this work with an RMSE of 0.0493; a MSE of 0.0024; and a MAE of 0.0349. It is hoped that this research will help government officials understand the threat of diabetes and take the necessary mitigation actions.
Strengthening Environmental Management and Reducing Pollution Risks from the Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda
Authors:   United Nations Environment Programme
Published: April 2024

In 2017, UNEP undertook an institutional capacity needs assessment (CNA) to evaluate environmental governance and management within the oil and gas sector in Uganda and developed a draft CNA report. An update to this report was initiated in 2022 to review the current capacity development priorities related to environmental management in the present context of oil and gas development and other emerging priorities in Uganda. In this report, UNEP revisits, reviews, and updates the findings of the 2017 draft report. This updated report aims to support the Government of Uganda in assessing and prioritizing its environmental capacity challenges by providing a strategic roadmap for addressing institutional capacity development to both reduce pollutions risks and strengthen environmental governance and management in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. The update was carried out from 2022-2023 and included virtual meetings, two in-country fact-finding consultations and a field visit to the Albertine Graben region, follow-up surveys and questionnaires, and a national validation workshop. This report focuses on four main thematic areas that were identified and prioritized through multistakeholder consultations: 1. Emissions and discharges: related to air emissions, produced water management, water use and wastewater discharges, hazardous chemicals, and waste management. 2. Acute pollution risks: related to oil spill management and transboundary response mechanisms. 3. Potential impacts on biodiversity from oil and gas activities in environmentally sensitive and protected areas: related to impacts on biodiversity and tourism. 4. Capacity of district local government functionaries to implement their mandates on environmental governance.
Assessment of mangroves affected by super typhoon Pablo in Barangay Lucod, Baganga, Davao Oriental
Authors: Pislan Hanelen , Macombo Jewell Mae
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the impact of super typhoon Pablo on mangrove forests in Barangay Lucod, Baganga, Davao Oriental. The mangroves in this area were severely affected by the typhoon, causing damage to individual trees and altering the overall ecosystem structure. The study aimed to assess the damaged and recovered mangroves in the affected area by measuring various parameters such as tree height, canopy branch length, and density. The study also assessed the density, relative density, frequency, and relative frequency of mangrove species, providing insights into their distribution patterns and abundance within the study area. Mangrove measurements were conducted using standard quadrat sampling methods, with four quadrats established within the study area. The results showed that the mangrove of quadrat 2 had the tallest tree which reached 8.5 m. among all quadrats. In canopy branch length, quadrats 3 and 4 have plants with longer branches (5.26 m and 3.6 m). In terms of density, Rhizophora apiculata and Rhizophora stylosa have (0.4 Ind/m2) including Xylocarpus granatum (0.4 Ind/m2). Additionally, the percentage of recovered (55%) and damaged mangroves (45%) in the different quadrats highlighted the ongoing recovery process following the super typhoon. The study contributes valuable information for understanding the impact of natural disasters on mangrove ecosystems and assessing their resilience and recovery mechanisms. The findings can aid in the development of effective conservation and rehabilitation strategies for mangrove forests in typhoon-prone regions in the Philippines.
Online Profitability Exposure, Firm Value, Along With Monitoring Of The Environment
Authors: Saputra Frasetyo Angga , Darminto Dwi Prastowo , Djaddang Syaril
Published: April 2024

The overall market value of all the issued shares of the firm is its enterprise value. Incredibly, one amount of financiers have the cash for reimbursement to purchase all or a portion of the firm, and it is based on a book worth to a business's assets and liabilities. Enterprise worth may be calculated using a variety of methods, and the approach you use will often count on the particulars of your business and the assessment's goal. With sustainability reporting serving as a mediator factor, Its goal aims to ascertain how Internet financial performance and sustainability reporting impact corporate value. 33 businesses operating in the mining and industrial sectors between 2020 and 2022 make up the study's sample. The financial and sustainability reports of such firms provided the data for our investigation. The results demonstrate sustainability regarding monetary results in terms of the Internet.
Beyond Numbers: A Study of Non-Monetary Values in Accounting Through the Lens of Sedekah Bumi Tradition in Yogyakarta
Authors: Andriani Fatma Dian , Hermawan Marko S.
Published: April 2024

Cultural accounting, a nuanced exploration of the interplay be-tween accounting practices and cultural dynamics, takes center stage in this empirical study. The research endeavors to present a thorough overview encompassing theoretical foundations, meth-odological approaches, and implications for accounting practices and policies. Delving into theoretical underpinnings, the study aligns cultural accounting with disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and critical theory, unraveling intricate cultural dimensions across national, organizational, and individual realms that shape accounting practices. Methodologically, a spotlight is cast on qualitative techniques like ethnography, in-terviews, and case studies, underscoring their contribution to the depth and richness of cultural accounting research. Furthermore, the study probes the impact of cultural accounting on diverse aspects of accounting practices and policies, particularly explor-ing its manifestation in the context of almsgiving culture. Cul-minating in a critical analysis, the research not only identifies gaps in the existing literature but also sets the stage for future research trajectories. This succinct yet comprehensive explora-tion serves as a catalyst for advancing cultural accounting dis-course, offering insights poised to influence and inform adaptive accounting practices in our dynamically evolving global milieu.
Analisis Dampak Pembuangan Limbah Organik Pasar Kramat Jati Terhadap Kualitas Kesehatan Siswa Smpn 50 Jakarta
Authors: Guci Ridwan , Budiaman Budiaman , Hidayath Hidayath
Published: April 2024

Pembuangan Limbah di Indonesia pada umumnya masih tidak terlalu baik. Secara umum limbah terbagi menjadi beberapa jenis yaitu limbah organik, limbah anorganik, dan limbah kimia. Permasalahan tersebut dijumpai juga di kawasan Pasar Kramat Jati, dimana pada kawasan Pasar Kramat Jati limbah terbesar yang dihasilkan berupa limbah organik, sayangnya pengelolaan limbah di kawasan pasar tersebut tidak berjalan dengan semestisnya, pembuangaan dan pengelolaan limbah di Pasar Kramat Jati masih disatukan berbagai jenis limbahnya ke dalam tempat pembuangan. Kawasan pasar Kramat Jati sendiri dikelilingi oleh beberapa sekolah baik tingkat dasar hingga menengah, salah satunya Sekolah Menengah Pertama 50 Jakarta. Dampak pembuangan dan pengelolaan limbah yang tidak baik tersebut memiliki berbagai macam efek negatif terhadap kesehatan, terkhususnya terhadap kesehatan para siswa SMPN 50 Jakarta. SMPN 50 Jakarta sendiri juga berdampingan dengan tempat pembuangan akhir yang digunakan oleh para pedagang di kawasan Pasar Kramat Jati. Keberadaan tempat pembuangan tersebut meningkatkan resiko para siswa terjangkit beragam penyakit seperti ISPA, Penyakit Mulut, dan lainnya. Tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar dampak negatif yang ditimbulkan dari pembuangan limbah kawasan Pasar Kramat Jati terhadap kesehatan siswa SMPN 50 Jakarta dan juga mengetahui cara pengelolaan limbah yang dilakukan oleh para siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini metode deskriptif, dimana penulis melakukan observasi awal berupa wawancara terhadap guru dan beberapa siswa dari hasil wawancara tersebut ditemukan hasil bahwa pengelolaan limbah di sekolah belum terlaksanakan dengan baik, serta keberadaan tempat pembuangan sampah sangat menggangu dan menimbulkan permasalahan terhadap kesehatan. Menindaklanjuti hasil wawancara tersebut, langkah selanjutnya peneliti menyebarkan angket yang berisi indikator terkait permasalahan yang sedang diteliti berupa indikator mengenai limbah dan indikator kesehatan. Tujuan disebarkan angket tersebut untuk mendapatkan data yang lebih valid.
The Effect of Using Oral Probiotics on Dental and Oral Health in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia
Authors: Farhanah Farhanah
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can increase the risk of periodontal disease and oral infections. Oral probiotics are believed to help maintain healthy teeth and mouth in T2DM patients. This study aims to evaluate the effect of using oral probiotics on dental and oral health in T2DM patients at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang.

Methods: A total of 60 T2DM patients were randomly divided into two groups: the probiotic group (n=30) who received oral probiotic supplements for 12 weeks and the control group (n=30) who received a placebo. Plaque index, gingival index, and periodontal pocket depth were measured at the beginning and end of the study.

Results: In the probiotic group, there was a significant reduction in plaque index (p=0.001) and gingival index (p=0.002) compared to the control group. Periodontal pocket depth also showed a significant decrease in the probiotic group (p=0.005).

Conclusion:  The use of oral probiotics for 12 weeks can improve dental and oral health in T2DM patients by reducing plaque index, gingival index, and periodontal pocket depth.
The wills of the Zaratin apothecaries from the 14th century
Authors: Grbavac Branka , Dugac Željko
Published: April 2024

The paper analyses the wills of Zaratin apothecaries from the 14th century, kept in the State Archive of Zadar (Zara). From the preserved wills, we can follow the course of testamentary bequests, but at the same time we can also reconstruct images of the apothecaries present in the city of Zadar in the 14th century. In addition to the detection of people engaged in pharmacy activity in Zadar in the 14th century, their social involvement, and the connections they make with the citizens of Zadar are monitored. These relationships were business, friendly, but also in a family sense. Considering the scarce written documentation from that period for the Eastern Adriatic coast, this material provided significant insight into the presence and activity of the pharmacy profession and trade and professional communications along the Adriatic coast and its neighbourhood. At the same time, the article tries to reconstruct the products they traded with or which they produced. The role of pharmacists in Dalmatian communes at the time, their social and financial economic milieu, and the placement of pharmacists within these relationships, as well as the status of the pharmacy profession in that early period of its professionalization, where it is still closely linked to other merchants, are also re-examined.
The forgotten war: The First World War in Croatia through commemorative practices
Authors: Dobrovšak Ljiljana , Herman-Kaurić Vijoleta
Published: April 2024

In this article, the authors explain, through several selected examples of commemorative practices, how the First World War in Croatia became a "forgotten war" despite the great sacrifices. Such events started being organized in honor of those who died in the First World War and they are still organised. These commemorative practices have not become traditional though.
Breast cancer and Graves' disease
Authors: Veljković Tijana , Bubanja Dragana , Zdravković Nataša , Todorović Željko , Vojinović Radiša , Maksić Mladen
Published: April 2024

Introduction. Numerous clinical trials have proven the connection between two glandular organs, in this case, the breast and the thyroid gland. The occurrence of breast cancer (BC) is increased in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease). Patients with Graves' disease have a significantly smaller number of described cases of BC than those with diagnosed Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Case report. A 57-year-old female patient came to the emergency center with difficulty breathing. During the examination, ophthalmopathy, weakened breath sound and mastitis of both breasts were found. Hormonal analysis showed the following values: TSH 0.00 (0.3-5.5 mlU/L), FT4 32.90 (11.5-23 pmol/L), TSHRAt 19 (0.0-1.1 U/L), TPOAt 234 (0.0-12 IU/ml), TgAt > 2000 (0.0-30.0 IU/ml). A diagnosis of Graves' disease was established and therapy with thyrosuppressant was started immediately. A multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) showed a left breast tumor with metastases in the supraclavicular and axillary lymph nodes, infiltration of the tumor into the skin and subcutaneous tissue, as well as metastases in the bones. A biopsy of the breast tumor was performed, and PH findings indicated poorly differentiated ductal carcinoma of the breast, the HER-2+ group of tumors. Conclusion. The early detection of thyroid disease would not lead to the development of a malignant process, and that is why doctors in their clinical work must recognize the first signs of thyroid disease in their patients and immediately start with therapy to reduce the potential risk of BC. There is a significant role in using screening tests to discover breast cancer in patients with untreated or inadequately treated hypo-and hyperthyroidism.
The application of Wong-Law emotional intelligence scale in companies in Serbia
Authors: Đoković Goran , Jovanović Saša , Pušara Aleksandra
Published: April 2024

The emotional intelligence (EI) is a significant concept that affects the management processes and employees in organisations. The psychologists and managers worldwide have also accepted the concept by applying different emotional intelligence models in their working practice. The paper emphasises the importance of measuring emotional intelligence in contemporary management and analyses the application of the Wong-Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) in companies in the Republic of Serbia. The WLEIS model is a 16-item self-report measure of emotional intelligence based on the revised Mayer and Salovey (MEIS) model with four branches (assessment of own emotions, assessment of others' emotions, use of emotions and regulation of emotions). The survey presented in this manuscript included top and middle managers (N=128) and tested their emotional intelligence abilities. The aim of this study was to apply the Wong-Law Emotional Intelligence Scale within the managers in companies in the Rebublic of Serbia, and to determine the difference between the genders and management levels. The research findings have demonstrated that the managers in tested companies had moderately high scores in the scale. However, the highest scores were registered for the variables of Others-Emotion Appraisal and the research was further oriented towards the analysis of this aspect of emotional intelligence by gender and management levels.
Analyzing determinants of poverty in Central Java with Generalized Method of Moments
Authors: Yesi Elisandi , Huruta Andrian , Basukianto Basukianto
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine determinants of poverty in regencies/cities in Central Java. This study examined poverty, investment, savings, and infrastructure as the research variables by focusing on the vicious cycle of poverty. The data was obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics in Central Java. The data was analyzed using the System-Generalized Method of Moments (SYS-GMM) model using a dynamic panel data model. The results show that both investment and infrastructure negatively and significantly impact poverty. However, saving has a positive and low significant impact on poverty. It was interesting to note that the disparity in savings ownership contributes to the high poverty level. These findings contribute to the government's efforts to alleviate poverty in the regencies/cities in Central Java. Our findings also provide valuable insights into poverty dynamics in Indonesia.
The role of BRICS in establishing the balance of power in international relations
Authors: Proroković Dušan
Published: April 2024

At the summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, BRICS members made a decision on expansion, and an invitation for full membership was sent to the addresses of six more potential members. A year before, an agreement was reached on the establishment of a reserve basket of currencies, the first step in the creation of an international reserve currency. The obvious goal is to create alternative financial institutions in opposition to the IMF, the World Bank and the WTO and to reduce the political influence of the USA and the collective West by dedollarizing the global economy. This paper proves the thesis that BRICS was created due to the establishment of a balance of power in international relations. That is, that the decisions that are made are motivated by the political reasons for which this platform was founded. Therefore, the balance of power is not established due to de-dollarization, but de-dollarization is purposefully induced in order to achieve the balance of power in international relations. Or, the expansion of BRICS is not due to a change in the balance of power, but the expansion of BRICS accelerates the establishment of a new balance in international relations. The intensification of integrations within BRICS, as well as the intensification of strategic BRICS projects, such as the establishment of the New Development Bank and the announcement of de-dollarization, were influenced by two important events in the last decade and a half: the Arab Spring and the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis. Changes in international relations and the security environment forced BRICS to speed up the development of specific projects and their implementation. As a result, the establishment of the balance of power is taking place faster than previously predicted.
Symmetry analysis of patterns in Macedonian traditional textiles
Authors: Cvetkovska Zorica , Tomovska Elena
Published: April 2024

Ornaments are a particularly important aspect in textile design, influencing the visual and aesthetic value of textile products. They are part of every culture in the world. Decorative ornaments applied in Macedonian costumes and textiles combine the tradition and techniques of manufacturing and decoration, which have been developed and passed down from generation to generation. This work investigates the ornaments in Macedonian folk costumes and textiles from the aspect of applied symmetrical operations. A number of traditional textiles with different classes of motifs, borders and two-dimensional patterns were analysed. In the era of globalizations of textile trends and designs, ornaments remain an important aspect offering creativity and innovation in design. They are a fundamental part of the textile industry continually developing onto new means of expression and functionality.
Fashion of the new century: Modern fashion or expression of social status and clothes for success
Authors: Kertakova Marija , Efremov Jordan
Published: April 2024

In today's digitalized society, fashion is a phenomenon that affects all social subjects, consciously or unconsciously, as an informant of their cultural, social, economic, philosophical, spiritual, and even modern metaphysical changes and understandings. Clothing is one of the first and primary markers that provide information to the environment about an individual's national and class affiliation, wealth, and age, and over time information about the extent of the messages to be sent to others through color, the quality of the fabric, the decoration in the costume, the presence (or absence) of details - fashion elements that are as complex as the structure of society itself. Why is fashion used to achieve career (and even personal) influence and success? In contrast to the traditional capitalist fashion system, in which the elite (wealthy class) corresponded directly to the current fashion trends and consciously imposed them on the lower social classes, today's fashion can be identified as the individual's striving to assert his "self" and to be distinguished by its exterior, by the choice of clothes, through which he demonstrates a certain social position. At the same time, through it he expresses his individuality, one that defies the conformism of the upper classes, eager for rivalry imposed by the strong competition, which grows into a struggle for social superiority and continuous metamorphoses. From a psychological point of view, it hints at a person with increased aspirations and a strong desire for social acceptability in a certain social circle, gaining affection, friends, a desire for professional success and achieving established non-verbal communication and a strong (and above all verified) impression on others.
Assessing compliance with International Labor Organization convention No. 100 in Bangladesh's ready-made garments industry for sustainable development goals
Authors: Chakrabortty Amit
Published: April 2024

The ready-made clothing business in Bangladesh is recognized as one of the most prosperous industries, making a substantial contribution to the country's economic growth. There are about five thousand ready-made garment industries in our country. Presently, international buyers are placing orders with a focus on ensuring compliance with International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions. ILO conventions focused on the different social and labor issues. Among the different ILO conventions, ILO convention (No.100) particularly discussed about equal remuneration both for men and women in workplace. Hence, successful implementation of compliance with the ILO convention in RMG industry is required for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG-8) that ensures a better and more sustainable future for all. This study aims to examine the implementation status of ILO Convention No. 100 compliance in the RMG industry (Readymade Garment Industry), a key requirement for attaining SDG 8. A close loop questionnaire regarding the ILO convention (No.100) was prepared containing five questions to conduct the research work. The study collected feedback from 154 respondents, encompassing male and female employees from diverse RMG industry sectors. A Likert 5.0 Scale and Chi-Square test were used for deeper and appropriate analysis. The survey results revealed a satisfactory level of compliance with ILO Convention No. 100 in the RMG industry of Bangladesh. The findings of this study will be highly beneficial to garment industry owners in understanding their existing level of compliance with ILO convention (No. 100).
Unconventional compensation methods used by patients with bulimia nervosa
Authors: Szymanska Martyna , Barylska Katarzyna , Stefański Łukasz , Grajek Mateusz
Published: April 2024

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is more common among young girls and women. It bears a lot of life-long consequences for those affected by it and in most severe cases can be deadly. The aim of the study was to review the literature to help describe unconventional compensation methods used by patients with bulimia nervosa. The following methods were described: excessive and compulsive physical activity, induced vomiting, strict diets, enemas, use of pharmacy products, medication and dietary supplements, diabulimia and drunkorexia. Atypical compensation methods used by bulimics depend on the resources the patients have at their disposal. Bulimia nervosa is still a significant and complicated health problem, also effective prevention methods have not been developed. Therefore, it is particularly important to observe people at risk of such disorder.
Enhancing user experience in large language models through human-centered design: Integrating theoretical insights with an experimental study to meet diverse software learning needs with a single document knowledge base
Authors: Wang Yuchen , Lin Yin-Shan , Huang Ruixin , Wang Jinyin , Liu Sensen
Published: April 2024

This paper begins with a theoretical exploration of the rise of large language models (LLMs) in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), their impact on user experience (HX) and related challenges. It then discusses the benefits of Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles and the possibility of their application within LLMs, subsequently deriving six specific HCD guidelines for LLMs. Following this, a preliminary experiment is presented as an example to demonstrate how HCD principles can be employed to enhance user experience within GPT by using a single document input to GPT’s Knowledge base as new knowledge resource to control the interactions between GPT and users, aiming to meet the diverse needs of hypothetical software learners as much as possible. The experimental results demonstrate the effect of different elements’ forms and organizational methods in the document, as well as GPT’s relevant configurations, on the interaction effectiveness between GPT and software learners. A series of trials are conducted to explore better methods to realize text and image displaying, and jump action. Two template documents are compared in the aspects of the performances of the four interaction modes. Through continuous optimization, an improved version of the document was obtained to serve as a template for future use and research.
Addressing the growing global persecution of Christians. Hungary Helps as a model initiative for other state actors?
Authors: Hodge David R.
Published: April 2024

Some states have shown interest in human rights violations targeting Christians, but in most cases the interest has not translated into concrete actions. Hungary is one exception to this pattern. In 2017, the Hungarian government created Hungary Helps, an international development initiative that concentrates on religious op- pression with a focus on persecuted Christians. After a review of data on Christian persecution and state responses, this article examines the guiding principles that inform Hungary Helps and its programs. The paper suggests that other states could consider incorporating various dimensions of Hungary Helps into their foreign policy initiatives to address the growing global persecution of Christians.
The Old Baltic Faith Romuva movement and state recognition
Authors: Pranskevičiūtė-Amoson Rasa
Published: April 2024

This article describes the efforts by the Old Baltic Faith Romuva movement to gain official state recognition from the government of Lithuania. By analysing the existing legal basis for such recognition and the national parliament’s reluctance to grant this status to the Romuva, it highlights the dynamics of the relationship between the state and religious minorities in Lithuania. The case study describes the difficulties faced by (non-Christian) religious minorities seeking recognition and reveals various problematic issues in the process: discrepancies in the basis for a such recognition; political decision making based not on legal but on cultural and worldview aspects of the issue; and the Roman Catholic Church’s ability to influence the process.
Verantwoordelijke inclusiviteit als sleutel tot succesvol diversiteitsbeleid
Authors: Emmers Elke , Schrooten Mieke , Pulinx Reinhilde
Published: April 2024

Het hoger onderwijs is momenteel nog onvoldoende representatief voor de diversiteit van onze samenleving. Bovendien zijn ook de groeiende maatschappelijke spanningen – zoals onder meer een toenemende sociale ongelijkheid, racisme, sociale uitsluiting en de opkomst van extreemrechtse ideologieën in Vlaanderen en Europa – voelbaar in hogescholen en universiteiten. Dit alles daagt een inclusief hoger onderwijs uit, nochtans een expliciet streven van heel wat onderwijsinstellingen. Vandaag werkt zowat elke instelling voor hoger onderwijs aan een diversiteits- of inclusiebeleid, vaak met het doel participatie, representativiteit en zichtbaarheid te bevorderen. Toch slagen zij vaak nog onvoldoende in deze opzet. Vanuit een kritische analyse van de huidige aanpak pleiten wij voor ‘verantwoordelijke inclusiviteit’ als sleutel voor een krachtiger en succesvol diversiteits- of inclusiebeleid. Wil zo’n beleid echt impact hebben, is het essentieel dat het gepaard gaat met een systeem van individuele en collectieve verantwoordelijkheid en verantwoording, zo luidt ons centrale argument. ‘Verantwoordelijke inclusiviteit’ benadrukt het belang van het bevorderen van diversiteit en inclusie op een doordachte en doelbewuste manier. Zorgen dat elke student toegang heeft tot gelijke onderwijskansen vereist zowel individuele verantwoordelijkheid voor de eigen bijdragen als een gedeelde verantwoordelijkheid als gemeenschap voor het bereiken van dit doel.
Leiderschapsdimensies in onderwijsinnovaties: het doorgeven en behouden van veranderenergie
Authors: Cents-Boonstra Miriam , Coppoolse Remco , Vanlommel Kristin , Visscher-Voerman Irene
Published: April 2024

Het succes van onderwijsinnovaties wordt mede bepaald door het vrijkomen van veranderenergie. Onderwijskundig leiders spelen hierin een belangrijke rol en hanteren daarbij een vijftal leiderschapsdimensies. Het doel van dit onderzoek is inzicht verkrijgen in de manier waarop onderwijskundig leiders de veranderenergie binnen een grootschalige onderwijsinnovatie beïnvloeden. In een casestudie zijn 24 onderwijskundig leiders geïnterviewd. Uit de interviews is een reconstructie gemaakt van de veranderenergie binnen de verschillende fasen van de innovatie. Wat opvalt is dat onderwijskundig leiders weliswaar een mix aan dimensies hanteren om veranderenergie vrij te maken, maar dat de structuur - en in mindere mate de ontwikkelingsgerichte dimensie dominant zijn. Daarbij zien we veel uitingen van veranderenergie in de eerste fase, maar juist een terugval als gevolg van meer wrijving in het innovatieproces in de synergie- en ontwikkelfase. Opvallend is dat de verhouding in de dimensies over de fases in onderwijsinnovaties nauwelijks verandert, ondanks dat de aard van de processen tussen de fases daar wel aanleiding toe geeft. We concluderen dat - om veranderenergie vrij te maken in verschillende fases van onderwijsinnovatie - leiders hun inzet moeten verschuiven van de structurele dimensie, via de sociale dimensie naar de ontwikkelingsgerichte dimensie. Kortom, het voorkeursrepertoire van leiders sluit wel aan bij de dynamiek in de oriëntatiefase, maar een verschuiving in het repertoire naar andere dimensies lijkt nodig om ook veranderenergie vrij te maken in de synergie- en ontwikkelfase van onderwijsinnovaties. Vervolgonderzoek zal moeten aantonen of het eenzijdige repertoire het gevolg is van opvattingen over leiderschap of het ontbreken van handelingsalternatieven op de sociale dimensie.
Best Practices for Using Online Interactive Whiteboards
Authors: Handley Holley
Published: April 2024

Online collaboration tools have become a practical addition to the resources available to navigate the virtual space. Visual collaboration platforms, such as Miro, Mural, and Lucid chart, solve time and space restrictions applicable to traditional in-person group collaboration by providing a mechanism for real-time interaction without geographic limitations. This article provides five best practices for effectively utilizing interactive online whiteboards in real-world, practical applications from the perspective of an instructor-instructional designer, instructor-facilitator, researcher, mentor, and EdD program coordinator. The common themes woven throughout these best practices are collaboration and connectivity, facilitated by the functionality of online whiteboard tools/applications.
Supporting Diverse Workforces: As A Change Agent, One Instructional Designer Brings Design Justice to Instructional Design Practice
Authors: Lowe Deborah
Published: April 2024

Design justice offers designers a framework to rethink design processes to center the voice of the learner and bring equity and inclusion to marginalized learners (Constanza-Chock, 2020). This article positions the instructional designer as a change agent through one designer’s narrative and their efforts to carry out the work of equity and inclusion with a diverse employee population in higher education. The case details how an instructional designer shifts a design team from designing “for” learners to designing “with” them through the framework of design justice to support organizations with diverse learner populations.
Culture As a Gauge Towards Social Justice
Authors: Young Patricia
Published: April 2024

The inclusion of culture in the design of information and communication technologies is a hollow cry for change and the inclusion of others. This paper explores interdisciplinary research across the fields of library and information sciences, open education, and instructional design and technology to examine representations of culture in social justice contexts. A literature review from 2015-2020 begins to situate this study. The findings reveal that to move towards an education in social justice requires both vicarious experiences and live interactions. Further, the article ends with a critique of social justice as a concept that challenges the non-oppressed to give up an unmeasured amount of power and privilege.
Implication Of Health Informatics On The Healthcare Workers’ Activities In Hospitals In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Hassen Alzhrani , Bander Alyoubi
Published: April 2024

Background: health informatics have bene used in the field healthcare for quite a long time. Research investigations have since been conducted to examine various features around the use and application of health informatics. However, there is an apparent gap in the current literature in regard to comprehensive information about the effect of health informatics on the healthcare workers’ practices in Saudi German Hospital, Jeddah.

Aim: the aim of this research was to evaluate the implication of health informatics on the healthcare workers’ activities in Saudi German Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: this study applied cross-sectional quantitative research design. Upon seeking and receiving the ethical approval, a sample of 123 sample of healthcare workers in Saudi German Hospital, Jeddah were recruited for data collection. Henceforth, data was collected using survey questionnaires, to which 105 (85.3%) responses were received. The collected data was then analyzed using three statistical tools of SPSS, including the descriptive statistics, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, multiple linear regression and multiple analysis of variance.

Results: this study found out that health informatics has two critical roles regarding the healthcare workers practices. This was indicated by 40.9% of the participants who strongly agreed that health informatics augments quality of healthcare services delivery and 41.9% of the participants who strongly agreed that health informatics enhances information quality. This study further established that health informatics has a statistically significant impact on the quality of patient care (r=502; p=.000), health workers competencies (r=522; p=.000), and patient safety (r=457; p=.000). Further, this research also observed that the perceived roles of health informatics was had statistically significant association with the healthcare workers’ age (p=.023) and education level (p=.033). 

Recommendation: there is a need for the healthcare administrations units to intensify the use of health informatics to improve the quality of healthcare service delivery as a function of the healthcare workers.
Gemischte Signale für das nationale Klimarecht
Authors: Abel Patrick
Published: April 2024

Die Klima-Entscheidungen der Großen Kammer des Europäischen Gerichtshofs für Menschenrechte (EGMR) sind wegweisend. Auf den ersten Blick ist jedoch nicht vollkommen klar, wie sie sich auf das nationale Klimarecht der Vertragsstaaten der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention (EMRK) auswirken werden. Haben die strategischen Klimaklagen den von ihnen erwünschten Durchbruch erzielt, der das nationale Klimarecht revolutionieren wird?
The European Court of Human Rights Kick Into Touch
Authors: Torre-Schaub Marta
Published: April 2024

On April 9, 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled on three applications concerning the fight against climate change and the positive obligations of the signatory states of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in this respect. This blog post analyzes the Carême decision in which the Court declared inadmissible an application brought by a former mayor of a French town on the grounds of incompatibility ratione personae with the provisions of the Convention within the meaning of Article 35 § 3 (§ 88). In my view, this is an ill-developed decision, which could dangerously imply a regression in environmental matters.
No More Vogel-Strauß
Authors: Klein Maren
Published: April 2024

Die Eizellspende ist in Deutschland seit 1990 ausdrücklich und ausnahmslos verboten – strafbewehrt. Vorstöße aus Wissenschaft und Politik, das Verbot zu kippen, gab es in den vergangenen Jahren immer wieder; geändert hat sich bisher nichts. Erfreulich ist, dass die „Kommission zur Reproduktiven Selbstbestimmung und Fortpflanzungsmedizin“ in ihrem Bericht zumindest zu dem Ergebnis kommt: Das Verbot der Eizellspende ist verfassungsrechtlich nicht geboten. Das aber geht nicht weit genug, denn: Die Eizellspende muss zugelassen werden.
ĐÁNH GIÁ MÔ HÌNH TRỒNG CÚC HOA VÀNG (Chrysanthemum indicum L.) THEO HƯỚNG HỮU CƠ TẠI TỈNH PHÚ THỌ
Authors: Mai Thị Như Trang  , Nguyễn Thị Kim Thuý  , Nguyễn Đức Duy  , Ninh Khắc Bẩy  , Nguyễn Văn Huân  , Nguyễn Quang Huy  , Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc  , Nguyễn Thị Hạnh  , Quản Cẩm Thuý  , Quách Thị Thanh Vân  , Bùi Thị Phương Thảo
Published: April 2024

Mô hình trồng cây Cúc hoa vàng theo hướng hữu cơ được tiến hành xây dựng từ tháng 8/2022 đến tháng 01/2023 tại tỉnh Phú Thọ, nhóm nghiên cứu đã đánh giá được khả năng sinh trưởng, phát triển, năng suất và chất lượng của cây trồng tại mô hình. Kết quả thu được cho thấy, cây Cúc hoa vàng trồng theo hướng hữu cơ có khả năng sinh trưởng, phát triển tốt, mức độ nhiễm sâu bệnh hại ở mức thấp, năng suất hoa tươi trung bình đạt 93,46 tạ/ha, tỷ lệ hoa khô/tươi trung bình đạt 15,05%, năng suất hoa khô trung bình đạt 14,07 tạ/ha. Đánh giá cảm quan hoa tươi có màu sắc vàng sáng, sau sấy lạnh bông hoa giữ được hình dạng và màu sắc đẹp, có màu vàng nâu, mùi thơm nhẹ, vị hơi đắng. Kết quả phân tích các chỉ tiêu lý, hóa đều nằm trong giới hạn cho phép theo Dược điển Việt Nam V, TCVN I-4:2017 và QCVN 8-2:2011/BYT.
Realidad virtual en el entrenamiento visual y cognitivo en niños con Síndrome de Down.
Authors: Arias Córdova Juan Pablo , Muñoz Velez Andrea Paulina , Mera Guanoluisa Karla Anais
Published: April 2024

El síndrome de Down es un trastorno genético causado por una copia extra del cromosoma 21, conocida como trisomía. Esta trisomía puede deberse a errores en la división celular durante la meiosis o la mitosis, o a una translocación desequilibrada del cromosoma 21. La incidencia de esta condición es de aproximadamente 1 de cada 800.000 personas, y se observa un aumento en su prevalencia asociado a la edad materna. Existen tres variantes del síndrome de Down: trisomía 21 completa, trisomía 21 por translocación y trisomía 21 mosaico. En cuanto a los beneficios de la realidad virtual, estos comprenden la adaptación de terapias a nivel personal, la disminución de la ansiedad y el estrés, la regulación de la estimulación sensorial, la promoción de la inclusión educativa, el fortalecimiento del habla y el lenguaje, la mejora de la interacción social, el desarrollo de habilidades motoras y la estimulación cognitiva. La meta principal de esta investigación consiste en examinar el uso de la realidad virtual en niños de 0 a 3 años, con el propósito de elevar tanto su capacidad cognitiva como su calidad de vida. Esto se lograría mediante la creación de un entorno de aprendizaje enriquecido que impulse su desarrollo integral.