bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Recovery Characteristics between Fentanyl-Propofol Dexmedetomidine: Propofol based Anaesthesia in Supratentorial Brain Tumor Surgery
Authors: Priyabrata Shit  , Jisnu Nayak  , Arun Kumar Mandi  , Sandip Kumar Ghosh  , Sukanta Sen
Published: April 2024

Background: The aim of the present study is to compare the recovery profiles, perioperative hemodynamic changes and undesirable side-effects such as postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and shivering of patients undergoing anaesthesia with fentanyl-propofol or dexmedetomidine–propofol in supratentorial brain tumour surgery.Materials and Methods: In a prospective randomized double-blind study 70 ASA I-II patients aged 18-65 yrsof either sex, scheduled for supratentorial craniotomy with a maximum anticipated duration of 300 minutes,was allocated into two equal groups. One group received dexmedetomidine-propofol and other group received fentanyl-propofol as induction and maintenance of anaesthesia along with other drugs. Both the groups (n=35) received either i.v. dexmedetomidine or i.v. fentanyl 1 μg/kg 15mins prior to induction as loading dose followed by 0.5 μg/kg/ hr by continuous i.v. infusion peroperatively. At the end of surgery, recovery characteristics were assessed and recorded.Results: Patients in Group 1 recovered early compared to Group 2 in terms of response to verbal command(6.99±0.77 vs 8.79±0.88), extubation time (9.14±0.91 vs 10.83±1.06) and orientation time (11.14±0.703 vs12.76±1.10) which were found to be statistically significant. Induction dose of propofol and infusion dose of atracurium were significantly less in dexmedetomidine group in comparison to fentanyl group. Though in both the groups adverse effects were seen, but it was very less (less than 9%).Conclusion: Propofol-fentanyl and propofol-dexmedetomidine are both suitable for elective supratentorialcraniotomy and provide similar intraoperative hemodynamic responses. Propofol-dexmedetomidine allowsearlier cognitive recovery.
Un volumen facticio con impresos tempranos españoles en la Biblioteca Comunale de Palermo
Authors: García-Cervigón del Rey Inmaculada , Martín Baños Pedro
Published: April 2024

En el fondo antiguo de la Biblioteca Comunale de Palermo se custodia un interesantísimo volumen facticio que recoge una serie de obras destinadas a la instrucción escolar latina. Se trata de una colección de diez tempranos impresos españoles: un incunable del taller pamplonés de Arnao Guillén de Brocar y nueve post-incunables que fueron impresos en los talleres logroñeses del propio Brocar, en las prensas burgalesas de Fadrique de Basilea y en las salmantinas de Hans Gysser, con un arco temporal comprendido entre 1508 y 1512. El interés del volumen radica en que, en su mayor parte, son ediciones que han pasado inadvertidas para los estudiosos y hasta la fecha no han sido recogidas por los repertorios que tratan la producción de las prensas hispanas. En el artículo se traza la historia de este volumen que perteneció al convento palermitano de mínimos de Santa Olivia y se ofrece la descripción tipobibliográfica de las obras que lo componen, tras un análisis exhaustivo de las cajas metálicas y los elementos xilográficos con los que fue confeccionado cada impreso. Este estudio permite profundizar y perfilar con más detalle aspectos del panorama editorial español desde finales del periodo incunable y los primeros años de la siguiente centuria.
Qualitätssicherung mittels Terahertz-Spektroskopie
Authors: Krok Patrizia , Milan Öri Milan , Bawuah Prince
Published: April 2024

Die funktionellen Eigenschaften und die Sicherheit industrieller Erzeugnisse sowie auch die Effizienz von Herstellungsverfahren unterliegen meist strikten Qualitätskontrollen. Auf dem Gebiet der berührungsfreien Qualitätssicherung hat sich die Untersuchung mittels Terahertz-Strahlung als vielversprechende Technologie erwiesen.
Grüne Welle durch grünen Wasserstoff
Authors: Haycraft Benjamin
Published: April 2024

Die Stahl-, Chemie- und Zementindustrie wie auch viele weitere Industrien erhalten durch grünen Wasserstoff einen Ausweg aus der Nachhaltigkeits-Zwickmühle. Denn für große Teile der Industrie war der Verzicht auf fossile Brennstoffe bisher nicht möglich. Aber grüner Wasserstoff ermöglicht neue Methoden und seine Herstellung als auch Verwendung sind emissionsfrei.
TECHNOLOGY LITERACY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ON THE 2018 NAEP EIGHTH GRADE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT SCORES
Authors: KEETON JENYL , ZHANG MINGYUAN
Published: April 2024

This study explored the impact of teacher technology literacy professional development participation on the 2018 NAEP eighth-grade information and communication technology literacy scale scores. This quantitative study analyzed data from the National Assessment of Educational Process (NAEP) Data Explorer to examine the impact of teacher technology literacy professional development participation on the 2018 NAEP eighth-grade information and communication technology literacy scale scores. The findings of this study indicate that (1) there is no impact of teacher professional development on student achievement based on the NAEP data, (2) there is no significant impact on the frequency of team teaching on student achievement scores, and (3) teacher observation has no significant impact on the average scale scores. These findings may indicate that while teacher professional development participation does not have a direct impact on student achievement, it is beneficial to teachers, teacher candidates, and students in other ways.
DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETING PLAN AS A BUSINESS RECOVERY STRATEGY: A CASE STUDY OF COMPANY XYZ
Authors: SETYAWAN ANTON A , WITONO BANU , RINA ARIANI KURNIA
Published: April 2024

This article explores the post-disaster recovery of company XYZ a furniture manufacturing company in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, after the 2006 earthquake. The earthquake disrupted the company's operations and the local community. To aid in the region's recovery, the Yogyakarta Central Java Community Assistance Program (YCJ-CAP) was initiated. Company XYZ faced challenges in rebuilding its business and community relationships. The Australian government, through Australian Aid (AUSAID), provided substantial non-cash assistance to company XYZ due to its significant impact on the local community. However, the assistance came with conditions, including operating sustainably and integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into its business to meet these requirements, company XYZ adopted a CSR-based marketing strategy, focusing on environmental sustainability and community engagement. This strategy involved activities like strengthening promotions, improving marketing communication, conducting internet marketing campaigns, developing new eco-friendly products, and engaging with the local community. The case study of company XYZ illustrates the importance of balancing profit-oriented business practices with the social and environmental aspects of CSR. The company's transformation towards sustainability and social responsibility presented challenges, but it also revealed the potential for business growth through CSR integration. In summary, this article sheds light on post-disaster business recovery, emphasizing the role of CSR-based marketing in rebuilding a company's operations and fostering community bonds
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN HEMOROID PADA PASIEN DI POLI BEDAH RSUD RAJA AHMAD TABIB TAHUN 2019-2022
Authors: Rifki Muhammad , Rusdani Rusdani , Eryaningrum Nadia
Published: April 2024

Background: Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are a common medical condition worldwide. Hemorrhoids occur when blood vessels in the anal or rectal area swell and become inflamed. Factors contributing to the occurrence of hemorrhoids include age, occupation, obesity, gender, constipation, and prolonged sitting during bowel movements. This research aims to provide valuable information for the Indonesian community, doctors, and researchers regarding the risk factors associated with hemorrhoid occurrence. Methods: The research design used in this study is an Observational Case Control with a Retrospective approach. The population in this study consisted of patients who visited the surgical department of RSUD Raja Ahmad Tabib from 2019 to 2022, totaling 6,549 patients. Sample selection was done using Simple Random Sampling, with a total sample size of 82 individuals. The research results were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Results: In this study, the Chi-Square test analysis revealed factors related to the occurrence of hemorrhoids: Based on Age (p=0.672), Based on Gender (p=0.004), Based on Obesity (p=0.049), and Based on Occupation (p=0.000). Conclusion: Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that there is a significant association between Gender, Obesity, and Occupation with the occurrence of hemorrhoids among patients in the surgical outpatient department of Raja Ahmad Tabib Regional General Hospital from 2019 to 2022.
GAMBARAN POLA LUKA PADA KORBAN KECELAKAAN LALU LINTAS DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH RAJA AHMAD TABIB PROVINSI KEPULAUAN RIAU PERIODE JANUARI-DESEMBER TAHUN 2022
Authors: Marianingrum Dyah , Purwati Kasih , Pratama Muhammad Raflin Ilhami
Published: April 2024

Background: Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death in developing countries, and the incidence continues to rise with population growth and increased transportation mobility. This study aims to analyze the pattern of injuries in traffic accident victims treated at Raja Ahmad Tabib Regional General Hospital, Riau Islands Province, during the period from January to December 2022. Methods: This study utilized a retrospective descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 1,533 traffic accident victims during the January-December 2022 period, and a sample of 318 individuals was selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics. Results: The study revealed that 69.5% of the victims were aged over 30 years, 66.7% were male, and 84.0% survived the accidents. The most common injury pattern among pedestrians was abrasions (37.9%), motorbike riders most frequently experienced abrasions (48.0%), car drivers mostly suffered from lacerations (43.4%), and car passengers predominantly had contusions (50.0%). Conclusion: This research concludes that the injury patterns in traffic accident victims at Raja Ahmad Tabib Regional General Hospital in the Riau Islands Province during 2022 show that abrasions are dominant among motorbike riders, lacerations are predominant among car drivers, and contusions are prevalent among car passengers.
Aproximación Metodológica Acerca de la Sustentabilidad Financiera Empresarial
Authors: Ríos Aguilar Rolando Cuitláhuac , Rodríguez Vidal Víctor Pedro , Salas Chávez Rocío
Published: April 2024

La supervivencia de las empresas en el contexto de una gran dinámica económica y financiera a nivel global depende en mucho de la capacidad que tengan de desarrollar habilidades gerenciales orientadas a crear una base sólida de estabilidad financiera, que les permita la planeación de sus actividades empresariales para el corto y mediano plazo. En este trabajo se hace un repaso de los principales conceptos que se deben desarrollar en las empresas particularmente las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas mexicanas (MiPyMEs) a fin de estar preparadas ante el reto mayúsculo del cambio económico mundial. Se plantea que, más allá de estrategias de expansión empresarial, la valorización del trabajo y el capital, son claves para asegurar la supervivencia de la firma y su sustentabilidad financiera.
Calidad de Registros Clínicos de Enfermería de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales de un Hospital Especializado
Authors: Vicente Ruiz María Asunción , Robles De Los Santos Jacquelin , García Carmen De La Cruz , Magaña Castillo Margarita , García Hernández Nallely
Published: April 2024

El registro clínico es la documentación de las intervenciones realizadas por el personal de enfermería, es instrumento ético, legal que visibiliza la calidad del cuidado asistencial del profesional que brinda a sus pacientes. Objetivo: Identificar la calidad de los registros clínicos de enfermería con base en el indicador nacional y estatal en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN) del Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Niño. Material y Método: Investigación cuantitativa, observacional, descriptiva, transversal. Población 68 expedientes clínicos de neonatos de la UCIN, la muestra 192 registros clínicos de enfermería. Se utilizaron dos instrumentos: indicador de registros clínicos nacional de 10 ítems y la evaluación estatal de 6 dimensiones y 46 ítems. Se utilizó el paquete estadístico SPSS versión 26 para el analisis de datos. Resultados: El indice de calidad de los registros clínicos de 79.58 (nacional) y de 71.61 (estatal) ambos representan calidad media. Los criterios con mayor cumplimiento son: la evaluación de la evolución del neonato al plan de cuidados e intervenciones de enfermería (99%), registra el diagnóstico de Enfermería (95.8%) y los objetivos o resultados esperados en el recién nacido (91.7%). En contraste con 100% de incumplimiento fueron la identificación y valoración del neonato, el plan de alta al egreso, aspectos prioritarios para la intervención adaptándolos a la normatividad vigente. Conclusión: Los registros clínicos de enfermería presentaron un nivel de calidad medio, es evidente la necesidad de rediseñarlos congruente con el conocimiento disciplinar y capacitar a los profesionales de la UCIN.
La Cuota Laboral de Personas con Discapacidad en el Sector Privado Formal en el Perú: A una Década de su Implementación
Authors: Nieto Tinoco Diómedes Luis
Published: April 2024

La aplicación de cuotas para contratar personas con discapacidad (PcD) según ley 29973 de obligatorio cumplimiento ha suscitado preocupación en el sector privado desde su publicación. Su implementación progresiva en el periodo 2012-2022, respaldada por normativas que fortalecen los servicios de empleo, acompañado con incentivos tributarios y procesos de fiscalización, representa un desafío considerable para su cumplimiento. El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar en qué medida la norma de obligatorio cumplimiento de la cuota de empleo para PcD en el sector privado formal se cumplieron desde su implementación, el comportamiento de los servicios públicos de empleo con perspectiva de discapacidad y, la actuación del ente fiscalizador frente a las empresas obligadas por la Ley. Con el fin de comprender el cumplimiento de la cuota obligatoria por parte de las empresas privadas, acompañado de normas que coadyuvan su implementación, esta investigación se desarrolló bajo la metodología descriptiva. Finalmente, esta investigación revela que muy pocas empresas sujetas a la obligación cumplen con la cuota de empleo para PcD durante el período estudiado. Los servicios de empleo con perspectiva de discapacidad logran colocar a un número muy reducido de PcD en los puestos laborales requeridos anualmente por los empleadores. Además, se observa que hay escasos procesos de fiscalización y sanciones en comparación con el elevado porcentaje de empresas que incumplen con la cuota establecida. Este incumplimiento persiste, en gran medida, debido a la baja participación de empresas que contratan a PcD.
Análisis de Teoría Fundamentada: Desarrollo de RSE en Hostales Turísticos
Authors: Canta Honores Jorge Luis , Aybar Escobar Katherinne Estefani
Published: April 2024

En el presente artículo se analiza a detalle la extensión de conceptos y aspectos asociados a la RSE, bajo el contexto de los Grupos de Interés, ya que son diversos los que interactúan entorno al rubro de negocios de hostales turísticos en la ciudad de Tarma, región Junín, en Perú, para lo cual se planteó como pregunta de enfoque, ¿Qué se conoce de la RSE en el rubro de hostales turísticos bajo el lente de la teoría de los Grupos de Interés?, las preguntas permitieron establecer, (a) clasificación e importancia de grupos de interés en la implementación de la RSE, (b) intereses de la implementación de la RSE, (c) importancia de los grupos interés en implementación de la RSE en el rubro de hostales turísticos, (d) deberes de los grupos de interés en cuanto a la implementación de la RSE, (e) grupos de interés de mayor responsabilidad en la implementación de la RSE,(f) potencial de amenaza o cooperación de la RSE con el sector hotelero. El enfoque fue el cualitativo, asimismo el método utilizado fue la teoría fundamentada, asimismo el instrumento empleado fue la encueta semiestructurada. En el documento se generó una serie de conceptos y aspectos que extienden la teoría de los grupos de interés a este rubro poco estudiado conformado por los hostales turísticos de tres estrellas del Perú. Por otro lado, se utilizó una muestra teórica de ocho entrevistas, analizados a través del software Atlas.Ti, que permitió desarrollar de modo sistemático la presente propuesta.
A new species of the genus Xerodelphax Korotyaev, 1992 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from Kazakhstan
Authors: Legalov Andrei A.
Published: April 2024

A new species, Xerodelphax ivanovi sp. n., of the subtribe Tanymecina (Tanymecini, Entiminae) is described and illustrated from the Ayagoz District of the Abai Region, Kazakhstan. The new species is similar to Xerodelphax parthicus Korotyaev, 1992 from Turkmenistan but differs in the pointed apex of the aedeagus, a broader pronotum anterior to and a narrower body. It is the first record of the genus Xerodelphax from Kazakhstan.
Development of Smart Chopper Composting Monitoring System
Authors: Mohamad Khairul Aiman Daud  , Ili Najaa Aimi Mohd Nordin  , Tuan Noor Hasanah Tuan Ismail  , Effendy Adam  , Noraishikin Zulkarnain  , Muhammad Rusydi Muhammad Razif  , Tariq Rehman
Published: April 2024

Overconsumption of food can result in environmental pollution, making it a particularly concerning issue in modern civilization. In Malaysia, food waste is generated at a rate of 16,688 tonnes per day. Despite its biodegradation properties and strong composting potential, about 80% of food waste is still disposed of in landfills. Air, soil and water pollution are risks often associated with food waste disposal. Since two-thirds of total waste is avoidable, preventing the rise of household food waste should be a top priority, among which is through composting. This project aims to build a smart composter that can chop food waste and monitor the mixing of food waste to become mature compost. A DC motor controlled by the Arduino Mega microcontroller was used to spin the chopper blades to shred the food into smaller sizes. Temperature, moisture and pH sensors were used to measure the essential parameters to ensure that the food waste mix can become mature compost. The Liquid-crystal display was used to display the parameter value in real time to facilitate the monitoring process. A fan will be activated if the temperature reaches 60 oC to reduce the heat, followed by a solenoid valve to increase the moisture level by supplying water to the compost when the compost is dry. The sensors were also compared with commonly used measuring devices to assess the effectiveness of the sensors used. From the results, all the sensors used were reliable as displayed by a high percentage of accuracy with an average error percentage per sensor of 3.45% for temperature, 2.62% for moisture and 3.52% for pH. Several improvements can be made in the future to achieve smaller amounts of chopped food waste in lesser time, which can be done by reducing the distance between the chopper blade and the container, besides adding more blades.
Analysis of MHD and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Thermally Radiative Upper-Convected Maxwell Fluid Flow between Moving Plates: Semi-Analytical and Numerical Solution
Authors: Sampath Kumar V S  , Devaki B  , Nityanand P Pai
Published: April 2024

The current paper studies the MHD and heat transfer characteristics of radiative upper-convected Maxwell fluid flow between two plates approaching or receding from each other with injection at the fixed lower porous plate. The governing momentum and energy equations are reduced into non-linear ordinary differential equations employing similarity transformations. With the help of the Homotopy Perturbation Method (HPM), an approximate analytic solution is obtained. This work aims to determine the effects of Reynolds number (R), Deborah number (De), Radiation parameter (Rd), Magnetic parameter (M), and Prandtl number (Pr) on the velocity and temperature profiles. It is observed that the Deborah number has a direct impact on the velocity profile when there is a squeezed flow. It is also observed that the magnetic parameter shows an indirect impact on the temporal distribution for both the upper plate moving away and towards the lower. The variations in the significant physical parameters on the coefficient of skin friction and heat transfer rates are also calculated. The results are then compared with the classical finite difference method and are in excellent agreement. It is found that larger the magnetic parameter, the dominance of viscous forces retards the velocity in the core region, and the increase in radiation parameter suppresses the heat transfer rates. This study is helpful in industrial applications, specifically in polymer processing.
The impact of mechanical ventilation on Sfax City's greenhouse microclimate
Authors: Hamza Chiboub  , Hasna Abid  , mariem lajnef  , Slim Zouari  , Giovanni Gugliuzza  , Maroua Mejri  , Emilia Arrabito  , zied Driss
Published: April 2024

The greenhouse serves as an enclosed structure designed to create a conducive environment for agricultural productivity, irrespective of the challenges posed by seasonal variations. Recognizing the contemporary complexities in agricultural management, our research endeavors involve the development of a comprehensive numerical model and the establishment of an experimental setup to delve into the nuanced impact of mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the study investigates the influence of four different entrance velocity values on airflow dynamics within agricultural greenhouses. The results illuminate the direct correlation between inlet velocity and various crucial variables, including temperature distribution, velocity field distribution, DO irradiation distribution, and static pressure distribution. Notably, at Vint = 12 m.s-1, the maximum temperature remains below Tmax = 307 K, while at Vint = 3 m.s-1, it reaches Tmax = 327 K. This underscores the pivotal role of accurate modeling and control for the optimal management of agriculture in the central region of Tunisia, particularly in Sfax.
A Comparative Study on Hydrodynamic Analysis with and without Cavitation Modelling: A Study on Textured Slip Journal Bearing
Authors: Althesa Androva  , Muhammad Tauviqirrahman  , Nazaruddin Sinaga  , Muhammad Khafidh  , Muhammad Sagaf  , Hafid
Published: April 2024

In journal bearing modeling, the phenomenon of cavitation is very important to improve the accuracy of the simulation results. This is because cavitation will almost certainly occur because there are convergent and divergent geometries. The results of the simulation will be close to real conditions so that it can have a positive effect on researchers in order to design optimal journal bearings. The effect of modeling without cavitation and with cavitation on journal bearing modeling has a great influence on the lubrication performance of journal bearings. In modeling with cavitation, the maximum hydrodynamic pressure and load carrying capacity that the journal bearing is capable of relying on has a fairly rapid increase. The modeling results also relate to the friction force that occurs in the journal bearing. The aim of the present study is to explore the effect of inclusion of modeling of the Hydrodynamic pressure. The finite volume method based on software is used to compare the result with and without cavitation. Here, The mixture multiphase cavitation is adopted. The numerical result show t he effect of modelling without cavitation and with cavitation on journal bearing modelling has a great influence on the lubrication performance of journal bearings. In modelling with cavitation, the maximum hydrodynamic pressure and load cmarrying capacity that the journal bearing is capable of relying on has a fairly rapid increase. The modelling results also relate to the friction force that occurs in the journal bearing.
La finca cafetera como escenario de la acción climática
Authors: Baena-Tovar Jaime
Published: April 2024

El panelista argumenta la importancia de las fincas cafeteras como plataforma para la acción climática. Destaca el impacto de la variabilidad climática en los caficultores y sus comunidades, animando a la audiencia a cuestionar los paradigmas imperantes y a trabajar para encontrar soluciones. Destaca el papel de las mujeres agricultoras en las prácticas sostenibles y comparte historias inspiradoras de las iniciativas de la FNC.
Biología - El poder de la vida.
Authors: Archuleta Ray
Published: April 2024

El panelista expresa su preocupación por los agricultores, especialmente los de Colombia, que están sufriendo debido al impacto del carbono en la agricultura y el clima. Archuleta aboga por una agricultura regenerativa, haciendo énfasis en la importancia de la biodiversidad, el contexto del agricultor y los aspectos culturales y espirituales de la agricultura. Critica el uso excesivo de pesticidas y productos químicos, que dañan el suelo y a las personas, y anima a los asistentes a colaborar para mejorar la salud del medio ambiente y de los seres humanos.
The Influence of African Traditional Beliefs and Practices on Neo-Prophetic Christianity: An Analysis
Authors: Yeboah Prince Osei , Owusu Ernest , Obimpeh-Quayson Emmanuel
Published: April 2024

The rapid expansion of the neo-prophetic strand of Pentecostal and Charismatic churches in Africa has resulted in much public and academic scrutiny against the backdrop of perceived appropriation of elements of indigenous African faith. Even though African countries have retained secularism in place of a state religion, many African states, notably Ghana, have remained steadfastly committed to their traditional religions, sometimes even working in tandem with monotheistic Abrahamic religions like Islam and Christianity. Unquestionably, indigenous African religious beliefs have had a significant impact on African mental matrixes, which in turn has affected the practice of Christianity. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate how Ghanaian Christianity was impacted by traditional African beliefs and customs. In particular, a study of neo-prophetic churches at Manso Dome-Beposo within the Ashanti Region of Ghana was employed. The data for the study was gathered using interview guidelines and qualitative approaches. The data collected was thematically analyzed in line with the reviewed literature. The study found that most prophetic explorations involve the use of rituals, artefacts, and stylistic forms, which are similar to Abisa in the Akan spiritual cosmology. The study found out again that, there are several elements suggestive of African traditional religious influence on Christianity. For instance, it was observed that the notion of the existence of evil spirits in Akan cosmology has strongly influenced contemporary prophetism in Ghana. The study concluded that although the idea that Christianity has been affected by African traditional religion may not have empirical validity, there are plenty of visible indicators to back up this assertion. It has been recommended that with the evidence of possible syncretism, a clear distinction should be made between the culture and the religious activities of the people since at times the church wrongfully accuses members even when they are performing culturing duties. This will help the church authorities to inculturate Christian liturgy.

Keywords: Inculturation, African Traditional Religion, Syncretism
REGIONAL TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, TIMAKOVA ROZA T. , PYANKOVA SVETLANA G. ,   Ural State University of Economics
Published: April 2024

The agro-industrial complex is the basis for achieving the country’s food security. The Sverdlovsk region, which is part of the Ural Federal District, is characterized primarily by a developed industrial potential, the agro-industrial sector in the total volume of production reaches 6,4%. Along with this, the region fully meets the need for eggs, in terms of milk production, it is among the top 10 milk producers and ranks 1st in the Ural Federal District. Despite the fact that the index of agricultural production in 2022 compared to the level of 2021 in the Sverdlovsk region amounted to 127,4% compared to the Ural Federal District — 117,0% and in Russia — 114,8%, the share of the Sverdlovsk region in the all-Russian indicators is very small (1,43%) and tends to decrease. In order to increase self-sufficiency in the main types of agricultural products (meat, milk, potatoes, etc.) and to increase export potential (except fat-and-oil products) within the framework of a coordinated agro-industrial policy, it is necessary to strengthen subsidizing measures for agricultural producers, scientific and innovative development of the industry and the widespread dissemination of digital technologies.
TAXATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE SHADOW ECONOMY
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, ROGACHEV ALEXANDER S. , LOGINOV MIKHAIL P. ,   Ural State University of Economics, USOVA NATALIA V. ,   Ural State University of Economics
Published: April 2024

In modern conditions, the development of methodological approaches to the assessment of the shadow sector of the economy is becoming increasingly important. The existence and development of the shadow economy has a negative impact not only on the filling of the federal budget, but also on the quality of life of the population, as well as trends in the socio-economic development of society. In this regard, the authors proposed and tested a methodology for assessing the tax potential of small businesses in the shadow economy of Russia based on a set of indicators.
Helium in the Extended Atmosphere of the Warm Superpuff TOI-1420b
Authors: Vissapragada Shreyas , Greklek-McKeon Michael , Linssen Dion , MacLeod Morgan , Thorngren Daniel P. , Gao Peter , Knutson Heather A. , Latham David W. , López-Morales Mercedes , Oklopčić Antonija , González Jorge Pérez , Saidel Morgan , Tumborang Abigail , Yoshida Stephanie
Published: April 2024

Superpuffs are planets with exceptionally low densities (ρ ≲ 0.1 g cm−3) and core masses (M

c
≲ 5M
⊕). Many lower-mass (M

p
≲ 10M
⊕) superpuffs are expected to be unstable to catastrophic mass loss via photoevaporation and/or boil-off, whereas the larger gravitational potentials of higher-mass (M

p
≳ 10M
⊕) superpuffs should make them more stable to these processes. We test this expectation by studying atmospheric loss in the warm, higher-mass superpuff TOI-1420b (M = 25.1M
⊕, R = 11.9R
⊕, ρ = 0.08 g cm−3, T
eq = 960 K). We observed one full transit and one partial transit of this planet using the metastable helium filter on Palomar/WIRC and found that the helium transits were 0.671% ± 0.079% (8.5σ) deeper than the TESS transits, indicating an outflowing atmosphere. We modeled the excess helium absorption using a self-consistent 1D hydrodynamics code to constrain the thermal structure of the outflow given different assumptions for the stellar XUV spectrum. These calculations then informed a 3D simulation, which provided a good match to the observations with a modest planetary mass-loss rate of 1010.82 g s−1 (

M

p

/

M

̇

≈
70

Gyr). Superpuffs with M

p
≳ 10M
⊕, like TOI-1420b and WASP-107b, appear perfectly capable of retaining atmospheres over long timescales; therefore, these planets may have formed with the unusually large envelope mass fractions they appear to possess today. Alternatively, tidal circularization could have plausibly heated and inflated these planets, which would bring their envelope mass fractions into better agreement with expectations from core-nucleated accretion.
The High-mass X-Ray Binary Luminosity Functions of Dwarf Galaxies
Authors: Geda Robel , Goulding Andy D. , Lehmer Bret D. , Greene Jenny E. , Kulkarni Anish
Published: April 2024

Drawing from the Chandra archive and using a carefully selected set of nearby dwarf galaxies, we present a calibrated high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) luminosity function in the low-mass galaxy regime and search for an already hinted at dependence on metallicity. Our study introduces a new sample of local dwarf galaxies (D < 12.5 Mpc and M
* < 5 × 109
M
⊙), expanding the specific star formation rates (sSFR) and gas-phase metallicities probed in previous investigations. Our analysis of the observed X-ray luminosity function indicates a shallower power-law slope for the dwarf galaxy HMXB population. In our study, we focus on dwarf galaxies that are more representative in terms of sSFR compared to prior work. In this regime, the HMXB luminosity function exhibits significant stochastic sampling at high luminosities. This likely accounts for the pronounced scatter observed in the galaxy-integrated HMXB population’s L
X/SFR versus metallicity for our galaxy sample. Our calibration is necessary to understand the active galactic nuclei content of low-mass galaxies identified in current and future X-ray survey fields and has implications for binary population synthesis models, as well as X-ray-driven cosmic heating in the early Universe.
First record of Arion vulgaris Moquin-Tandon, 1855 (Arionidae) from Armenia
Authors: Arzumanyan Meri , Zhamakochyan Gohar , Torosyan Hasmik , Ghrmajyan Arevik , Arakelyan Marine , Nanagulyan Siranush , Margaryan Lusine , Aghayan Sargis , Davis Robert , Turóci Ágnes
Published: April 2024

Arion vulgaris Moquin-Tandon, 1855 is amongst the fastest-spreading terrestrial slugs Europe-wide. In recent years, it has been recorded in Canada, Mexico and continues to expand eastwards into Eurasia. Renowned for its high invasiveness, combatting its swift spread creates significant challenges in organising effective preventative measures.

This study presents the first record of Arion vulgaris from Armenia, which is the second record of this species' invasion of the Caucasus. In 2022, a substantial population of A. vulgaris was observed close to the City of Stepanavan, which is also the first record in Armenia of the family Arionidae. How the species was introduced to Armenia remains unknown. Identification of Arion vulgaris was conducted, based on external and genital morphology and mitochondrial CO1 (cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1) gene sequencing, revealing notable similarities with Central European clades. Our results confirm the introduction and distribution of A. vulgaris to Armenia. Invasion of such species into Armenia will require additional monitoring and would be aided by further research on Armenia’s mollusc fauna in the future.
An integrative taxonomic study of north temperate Cotesia Cameron (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Microgastrinae) that form silken cocoon balls, with the description of a new species
Authors: Žikić Vladimir , Mitrović Milana , Stanković Saša S. , Fernández-Triana José L. , Lazarević Maja , van Achterberg Kees , Marczak Dawid , Milošević Marijana Ilić , Shaw Mark R.
Published: April 2024

Using CO1 sequence analysis, we investigated the relationships of Western Palearctic and Nearctic Cotesia that spin aggregated cocoons in the shape of a ball, and as adults are morphologically very similar. The analysis included the conceptual taxa C. tibialis, C. ofella, C. vanessae, C. ruficrus, C. xylina and C. yakutatensis, as well as the newly described species C. trivaliaesp. nov. The examined specimens of C. tibialis, C. ofella, C. vanessae, C. ruficrus and C. trivaliaesp. nov. were collected in several European countries, and C. xylina and C. yakutatensis in Canada and the USA. Molecular analyses showed that C. ruficrus is not closely related to the other studied taxa. Based on the genetic distances as well as biology and morphology, C. vanessae and C. ofella are confirmed as solid taxa. The species C. yakutatensis comprises two entities. Having 8 haplotypes, C. tibialis also emerges as a species complex, divided into two clusters. With 26 detected haplotypes, C. xylina shows the highest diversity, being composed of three segregates. The conceptual species C. tibialis, C. xylina and C. yakutatensis seem to be species complexes containing several candidates for recognition as distinct species. One from the European C. tibialis complex is here described as new, and the impediments to be overcome before the description of further species are outlined.
Recent Progression of Incretin-Based Obesity Treatment
Authors: Choi Dughyun
Published: April 2024

Incretin-based obesity treatments are making remarkable progress, marking a new era in the field of obesity pharmacotherapy. These treatments not only meet the long-standing demands for safety and sustainability in obesity medications but also go beyond, significantly improving complications associated with obesity, such as cardiovascular diseases. This review explores the advancement in obesity treatments through the latest research findings on semaglutide and tirzepatide, two incretin-based obesity treatments currently receiving considerable attention.
De la doctrine à la conception : comment les gares du Grand Paris Express renouvellent (ou pas) la fabrique urbaine ?
Authors: Roudier Émilie , Avide Élise
Published: April 2024

Cet article propose d’entrer dans la fabrique des gares du Grand Paris Express (GPE). À partir d’une analyse de la genèse, de la conception et de la communication sur ces gares, il s’intéresse à la stratégie mise en place par la Société du Grand Paris (SGP), qui en assure la maîtrise d’ouvrage, et à son mode d’action. Il rend compte de la formalisation d’une doctrine : plus que de simples objets techniques pour accéder au réseau, les gares constituent surtout des outils politiques et ce dès les débats publics de 2010. L’enquête montre que les gares, largement mises en valeur par la SGP, servent surtout à asseoir sa légitimité, à justifier les effets d’une nouvelle infrastructure sur les territoires, et par conséquent, à faciliter l’acceptabilité du projet et des chantiers au niveau local. Cette valorisation des gares s’inscrit dans la continuité d’un mouvement observé depuis plus de 20 ans et initié par les réaménagements des gares TGV, où les gares cristallisent les ambitions de développement des acteurs locaux et des opérateurs de transport.
Introduction
Authors: Chardeaux Marie Alice , Couveinhes Matsumoto Florian , Lassalle Maxime , Parachkevova-Racine Irina
Published: April 2024

Ce cahier spécial réunit la majeure partie des contributions d’un colloque sur la transition écologique et l’enseignement du droit économique. Il se rattache à un projet de recherche ambitieux sur la transition écologique du droit économique. Destiné à initier un débat, il explore les pistes permettant de renouveler aujourd’hui le contenu et les méthodes de l’enseignement du droit économique et de sortir d’une logique encore trop disciplinaire, face à un enjeu largement transversal.
Le droit économique comme levier de la transition écologique ?
Authors: Tonneau Jean-Philippe
Published: April 2024

L’environnement, et les questions qu’il soulève, semblent aujourd’hui incontournables. Toutefois, c’est bien souvent au travers du seul prisme économique qu’il est appréhendé. Cela n’est pas extraordinaire lorsque l’on connaît la place et le rôle de l’économie dans le monde social. Quant au droit, certaines recherches récentes analysent la manière dont il façonne le capital, et s’intéressent plus généralement au codage juridique du capital. Environnement, économie, droit : autant de termes qui sont au cœur de la recherche dirigée par A.-S. Epstein, M.-A. Chardeaux et G. J. Martin, dont la question est de savoir si le droit économique pourrait être un levier de la transition écologique. L’intérêt est notamment porté sur l’enseignement du droit économique. L’objectif de cet article est de présenter le cadre sociologique de la recherche. Après être revenu sur ce domaine du droit qu’est le droit économique, l’article s’intéresse à son enseignement en présentant les premiers résultats de la recherche sociologique.
L’enseignement du droit économique et les enjeux écologiques en école de management
Authors: Bouthinon-Dumas Hugues
Published: April 2024

Cette contribution analyse comment une école de management française comme l’ESSEC intègre les enjeux écologiques dans ses enseignements juridiques. Alors même que l’ESSEC a fait de la transition écologique et sociale l’une de ses priorités stratégiques, on observe en réalité une graduation dans le verdissement des cours de droit, allant d’un verdissement partiel des enseignements de base au développement expérimental d’un enseignement faisant de la transition écologique le cœur d’un droit économique renouvelé. Le verdissement des enseignements juridiques s’inscrit dans une conversion globale mais progressive des écoles de management françaises vers la transition. Elle concerne aussi bien les programmes traditionnels que des programmes innovants visant spécifiquement à former des professionnels de la transition, en formation initiale comme en formation continue. Cependant, les exigences de la transition écologique devraient pousser les écoles de management à s’engager plus résolument dans l’exploration pionnière des nouveaux modèles économiques, en reconnaissant que le droit économique a un rôle essentiel à jouer pour organiser l’économie de demain.
La transition écologique et l’enseignement du droit économique. Propos conclusifs
Authors: J. Martin Gilles
Published: April 2024

Le premier intérêt des travaux qui ont été conduits est d’avoir contribué à une réflexion sur ce qui est l’une des fonctions majeures de la profession d’enseignant-chercheur, l’enseignement, et de l’avoir fait à propos du droit économique, levier essentiel de la transition écologique. Les premiers constats, soulignant le caractère encore marginal des enjeux écologiques dans l’enseignement du droit économique et leur émergence progressive, ont ouvert la réflexion. Les approches par les disciplines concernées ont ensuite démontré que l’intégration de la transition écologique aux enseignements reste encore très variable, même si des évolutions sont partout perceptibles. Mais les plus grands défis portent sans doute sur une nécessaire refondation et sur la transformation profonde des méthodologies. Pour rendre compte de ces réflexions et rendre hommage à tous les enseignants, les propos conclusifs sont organisés autour de trois grands moments de l’enseignement dans notre République : l’Élémentaire, le Secondaire et le Supérieur.
L’usage du numérique dans la recherche biblique
Authors: Pastorelli David
Published: April 2024

Les ressources numériques (sites en ligne, logiciels, plates-formes) mettent aujourd’hui à la disposition du chercheur une quantité considérable d’informations. Parallèlement à cette fonction encyclopédique, des procédés assistés par ordinateur permettent d’obtenir des résultats remarquables en ce qui concerne notamment la stylométrie, l’analyse linguistique ou la critique textuelle. L’accent est mis sur la critique textuelle du Nouveau Testament où deux approches concurrentielles s’affrontent à l’heure actuelle. Une comparaison conduit à se poser la question : l’usage du numérique est-il neutre ?
Hydrogen production by methane pyrolysis in the microwave discharge plasma
Authors: Skakov Mazhyn , Miniyazov Arman , Tulenbergenov Timur , Sokolov Igor , Zhanbolatova Gainiya , Kaiyrbekova Assel , Agatanova Alina
Published: April 2024

We present the preliminary results of experimental studies on hydrogen production through methane pyrolysis. Based on the analytical review, the technology of methane pyrolysis in the plasma of a microwave discharge was chosen. To implement this method, an installation for applied research PM-6 was developed, and experimental data on the possibility of producing hydrogen was obtained. The methods of mass spectrometry and optical emission spectrometry were used to analyze the products of the methane decomposition reaction. It has been established that at a microwave forward power of 0.6 kW, plasma pyrolysis of methane occurs with the formation of hydrogen, carbon, and hydrocarbons. Preliminary calculations of methane conversion, as a result of the conducted studies, showed a hydrogen selectivity of 4–5%. The developed installation and the applied method are under modernization at the present time.
Remote sensing-based groundwater potential evaluation in a fractured-bedrock mountainous area
Authors: Homtong Nudthawud , Pringproh Wisaroot , Sakmongkoljit Kankanon , Srikarom Sattha , Yapun Rungtiwa , Wongsaijai Ben
Published: April 2024

Assessing the capacity of groundwater is essential for efficient water management. Regrettably, evaluating the potential of groundwater in regions with limited data accessibility, particularly in mountainous regions, presents significant challenges. In the Nan basin of Thailand, where there is a scarcity of groundwater well data, we utilized remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) techniques for evaluating and determining the potential of groundwater resources. The analysis included seven hydrological factors, including elevation, drainage density, lineament density, land use and land cover, slope, soil moisture, and geology. The quantification of groundwater potential was conducted by the utilization of linear combination overlays, employing weights derived from two distinct methodologies: the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the frequency ratio (FR). Interestingly, it is noteworthy that both the FR and AHP approaches demonstrated a very comparable range of accuracy levels (0.89–1.00) when subjected to cross-validation using field data pertaining to groundwater levels. Although the FR technique has shown efficacy in situations when data is well-distributed, it displayed constraints in regions with less data, which could potentially result in misinterpretations. On the other hand, the AHP provided a more accurate assessment of the potential of groundwater by taking into account the relative importance of the criteria throughout the full geographical scope of the study. Moreover, the AHP has demonstrated its significance in the prioritization of parameters within the context of water resource management. This research contributes to the development of sustainable strategies for managing groundwater resources.
Algorithmic generation of imprecise data from uniform and Weibull distributions
Authors: Aslam Muhammad , Arif Osama H.
Published: April 2024

This paper introduced the neutrosophic uniform distribution and innovative simulation methods to generate random numbers from the neutrosophic uniform distribution and the neutrosophic Weibull distribution. We introduced simulation methods and algorithms designed to handle indeterminacy for both of these distributions. We provided random numbers generated from both distributions across a range of parameter values and degrees of indeterminacy. Furthermore, we conducted a comparative analysis between the classical simulation method in classical statistics and the neutrosophic simulation method. Our findings reveal that the proposed neutrosophic simulation method generates random numbers of smaller magnitudes compared to the classical simulation method under classical statistics. This observation forms the basis of our conclusion.