bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of comprehensive international electronic medical file in improving the quality of medical services and achieving the satisfaction of stakeholders: An exploratory study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Ghamri Nayef
Published: July 2021

Objective: The current study investigates the possible impact of creating a comprehensive international electronic medical file that is part of a database which can be used in various areas to achieve the highest levels of satisfaction for patients and official bodies and enhance the quality of medical services at hospitals as well. One of the key purposes of this e-file is achieving the readiness and confidentiality of data so that it can be shared among hospitals whether inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or even abroad. In addition, the medical e-file may contribute to reducing the costs of treatment, monitoring the performance of doctors and minimising medical errors. Moreover, the e-file may be used for even other purposes such as security or financial reasons.Methods: The study employed the quantitative research design where 171 questionnaires were distributed to patients, managers and staff in 19 small private hospitals in Jeddah city. The questionnaire 44 questions were designed after conducting a small pilot study on 15 participants. The response rate was about 82.5% in terms of the study questionnaire as only 141 questionnaires were collected. 84 male and 57 female participants took part in the study.Results: The study shows that there is a statistically significant correlation between the use of the international electronic medical file and the enhancement of the quality level of services provided at hospitals, the electronic rehabilitation, training, integrity and awareness of medical staff, and the productivity of hospital workers in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision. Moreover, there is a statistically significant correlation between the use of the comprehensive international electronic medical file and raising the level of patient satisfaction by working to protect their medical and financial information and speeding up the process of providing it whenever needed, whether inside the KSA or abroad, as well as reducing the costs of treatment locally and internationally and raising the rates of patient awareness of their medical rights. The results also reveal that using the comprehensive international electronic medical file helps to link patients’ data to all concerned authorities, which leads to enabling them to monitor the performance of hospitals and their staff, monitor the performance of doctors, reduce medical errors, and follow up on patients’ cases and rights to the fullest extent.Conclusions: The study recommends the necessity of selecting and training medical personnel in a professional manner, including those working in the field of the database, and the necessity of maintaining the confidentiality of personal information.
Implementation, Stakeholders` Participation and Sustainability of Public Projects in Kenya: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Njue N. Gicovi , Mulwa A. Sabina , Kyalo D. Ndunge , Mbugua J. Mwaura
Published: July 2021

Many public organizations are faced with numerous constraints that limit optimum and sustainable realization of their long-term aspirations. Similarly, implementation of public projects is often hampered by rigid bureaucracies that often edge out good opportunities for public and stakeholders to contribute to sustainable decisions. In response, most of innovative public organizations are quickly formulating guidelines and procedures for integrating stakeholders in project decisions making for greater responsiveness and sustainability. However, many public projects never live to full realization of sustainable changes. Questions arise on the strategies employed to ensure inclusive stakeholder participation in sustainable project implementation. Whereas the conceptualization of project sustainability is abstractly defined in literature, studies have linked implementation strategies to sustainability outcomes. But projects are implemented in very dynamic contexts. Hence the need for case-based evaluation of how project implementation connects to sustainability. Despite the indications that stakeholder participation can play a dualistic role in project sustainability, past empirical studies have assessed stakeholders` participation from linear perspective. This study seeks to fill the knowledge gaps by investigating the interaction between stakeholders` participation and the relationship between implementation and sustainability of public projects in Kenya.
El género en los anuncios de aparatos sanitarios y de calefacción. El caso de la empresa Roca
Authors: Barca Salom Francesc Xavier
Published: July 2021

La publicidad necesita recurrir a imaginarios colectivos y a construir estereotipos. Uno de ellos ha sido el de género. El tratamiento que la publicidad ha hecho del hombre y de la mujer ha contribuido a construir y mantener los roles culturales y sociales atribuidos a la masculinidad y la feminidad. No obstante, estas representaciones han ido modificándose, muy lentamente, en las últimas décadas. En esta comunicación analizamos cuál ha sido la evolución del tratamiento del género en una empresa, ya centenaria: la compañía Roca Se estudian los anuncios de periódicos y de catálogos publicitarios entre 1927 y 2017.
“Questiones Publicitarias” marca de valor
Authors: Tena-Parera Daniel
Published: July 2021

Las revistas científicas son como cualquier otro producto, un bien que produce unos efectos en los públicos. Estos efectos pueden ser de índole objetiva o bien de índole subjetiva. En el caso de las revistas científicas, el valor que se da a cada publicación abarca aspectos que van, entre otros, desde la valoración del número de citas o la cantidad de idiomas en el que publica, o los tiempos de edición, hasta aspectos más subjetivos como el ámbito al que pertenecen o la calidad atribuida a los autores o a los artículos. En realidad, de lo que se trata es de establecer un convencionalismo que permita listar de mejor a peor las revistas. El ranquin es confeccionado por organizaciones públicas o privadas. Las métricas que los sustentan, a menudo minimizan buenos productos editoriales y buenos artículos y, por el contrario, maximizan aportaciones que lo son menos.
Let’s discuss the Criteria of Bradford Hill (1965)
Authors: Ulmer Hans-Volkhart
Published: July 2021

This letter to Editors discusses the Criteria of Bradford Hill (1965).
Travel to altitude with neurological disorders — recommendation of the UIAA Medical Commission
Authors: Angelini Corrado , Giardini Guido , Falla Marika
Published: July 2021

The present review examines several neurological conditions and the problems posed by travelling to high altitude, and in particular whether the underlying disease is likely to worsen. The neurological conditions include migraine and other types of headaches, transient ischemia of the brain, occlusive cerebral artery diseases, intracranial haemorrhage and vascular malformations, intracranial space occupying mass, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular disorders, epileptic seizures, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Attempts will be made to classify the risk posed by each condition and to provide recommendations regarding medical evaluation, advice for or against travelling to altitude and effective prophylactic measures. Some individual cases should only be advised after careful examination and risk evaluation either in an outpatient mountain medicine service or by a physician with knowledge of travelling and high altitude risks. Recent developments in diagnostic methods and treatment of neurological conditions are also mentioned.
Documenting Skeletal Scatters in Obstructed Wooded Environments Using Close-Range Photogrammetry
Authors: Ferrell Morgan , Schultz John
Published: July 2021

Forensic scenes involving human skeletal remains in obstructed wooded environments are challenging to document. One potential solution is to document the scene in 3D utilizing close-range photogrammetry (CRP). This method enables the generation of realistic 3D models and accurate plan-view maps of the scene. The purpose of this research was to explore the use of CRP to preserve contextual information of simulated scenes involving scattered human remains in obstructed wooded environments. The main goal was to improve CRP methodology as well as demonstrate how to incorporate this method into the forensic archaeology documentation protocol. Two large skeletal scatters were documented to test the capabilities of CRP in an obstructed environment. Photographs were collected freehand and 3D models were processed using Agisoft Metashape Professional. Accuracy was assessed through visual analysis, root-mean square (RMS) reprojection errors, and total scale bar errors. While visual errors were present when zoomed in, the RMS reprojection and scale bar errors still indicated highly accurate models. However, the wooded environment presented numerous challenges that made utilizing CRP more difficult. Therefore, guidelines were outlined for documenting skeletal scatters in wooded environments using CRP, with a focus on addressing variables that can affect image quality. Overall, CRP is a viable method for documenting complex scenes in wooded environments which should be incorporated into forensic archaeological protocols.
Laws of Taphonomic Relative Timing and Their Application to Forensic Contexts
Authors: Pokines James
Published: July 2021

ABSTRACT In the analysis of taphonomic effects that have occurred to osseous remains, it is often necessary to interpret multiple overlapping changes. Individual taphonomic effects can be isolated from each other, and these follow rules of relative timing, whereby earlier or later effects can be determined. These rules are similar to those of archaeological and geological stratigraphy, from which the basic concepts of superposition and other physical relationships are derived. Taphonomic effects can be caused by multiple processes associated with early phases (death, decomposition, and scavenging of fresh remains) or with later phases (staining of bone surfaces, breakdown of the bone, and scavenging upon dry remains). The relative sequencing of the taphonomic effects to a set of remains can be used to reconstruct their postmortem history and to separate human activity, including trauma, from scavengers and other biological agencies. The four laws presented here pertain to (1) superposition, (2) positional aspect continuity, (3) original continuity, and (4) succession of changes. These laws can be applied more broadly in some archaeological/paleoanthropological situations, but the specific examples used to illustrate them here come from forensic settings.
Analysing the satisfaction of halal restaurant guests through online ratings on TripAdvisor
Authors: Tepavčević Jelena , Bradić Milan , Luković Slobodan
Published: July 2021

Providing halal products is one of the key factors in the lives of members of the Islamic faith. The physical and economic availability of halal food has an important place in the decision-making process about the movements of Muslim tourists. Currently, the Halal market is rapidly expanding, contributing to an increase in the number of the Muslim population and their travels. The main goal is to analyse the satisfaction of halal restaurant guests expressed through online numerical ratings. Authors used automated techniques for collecting guests’ ratings. Restaurants that were analysed were chosen by selecting the criteria “halal” on TripAdvisor. Information about the origin of reviewers and gender are also collected. The paper also tries to answer the question whether the origin of guests and type of halal restaurants have an influence on their satisfaction with services in selected facilities. The results indicated the presence of significant differences in guest’s satisfaction among different types of restaurants. One of the possible limitations of this research is an insufficient number of evaluating criteria for expressing a satisfaction which are available on TripAdvisor for analysis that is more precise.
Passenger transport: The challenges in the modern world
Authors: Knežević Mirjana
Published: July 2021

In this paper, the author examines the domestic and international legal framework for the contract of carriage of passengers and its presence in different transport modes and offers a response to the current challenges. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the international and domestic regulations and present the rights and obligations of contracting parties in order to facilitate its application in the emerging practice. The author recognizes passenger transport as a field full of modern challenges caused by novel, still under-researched risks to passengers' health. Special attention is paid to the contract of passenger carriage by rail. The advantages of this transport mode are examined, the obligations of railway carriers and passengers are presented, while the obligation of the railway carrier to accept transporting any interested person if they have vacancies is underlined. The analysis focuses on the significance of the contract of passenger transport in the modern environment where risks to passengers' healthcare present. The author recognizes passenger transport by rail as a convenient and perspective branch of passenger transport for both international and domestic passenger transport. This sort of passenger transport already has the potential to respond to the challenges of preserving and strengthening the protection of passenger's rights, above all the right to safe and secure transportation.
Relationship between social competences of manager and leadership outcomes
Authors: Bjekić Radmila , Rodić Marijana , Aleksić Marko , Gašić Dimitrije
Published: July 2021

In today's turbulent business environment, acquiring and developing leadership skills is one of the key challenges for managers, and emotional and social competencies are predominant among such skills. Possession of this specific set of competencies is a key factor necessary for building a positive psychological climate in an organization. The subject of the paper is the analysis of social competencies of manager, particularly social awareness (empathy and organizational awareness) and relationship management (conflict management, coach and mentor, influence, inspirational leadership and teamwork), as well as the analysis of leadership outcomes manifested through perceived leadership effectiveness by the employees, employee satisfaction with immediate superiors and encouraging employees by managers to put an extra effort into doing their job. The aim of this paper is to determine the relationship between social competencies of manager and the outcomes of leadership. The research was conducted on a sample of 30 employees in 8 organizations with more than 50 employees. Standardized ESCI (Emotional and Social Competency Inventory) and MLQ (Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire) questionnaires were used for the purpose of the research. Data analysis was performed using Spearman rank correlation and standard multiple regression. SPSS 25.0 software was used for data processing. A limitation of the study is the sample size.
What makes the securities criminal law system of the United States work: 'All-embracing' 'blanket' securities crimes and the linked enforcement framework
Authors: Tajti Tibor
Published: July 2021

The article explores the key factors that make the securities criminal law of the United States (US), as one of the integral building blocks of the capital markets and securities regulatory system, efficient. This includes the role and characteristics of sectoral (blanket) all-embracing securities crimes enshrined into the federal securities statutes, their nexus with general crimes, the close cooperation of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and prosecutorial offices, the applicable evidentiary standards, and the fundamental policies undergirding these laws. The rich repository of US experiences should be instructive not only to the Member States of the European Union (EU) striving to forge deeper capital markets but also to those endeavoring to accede the EU (e.g., Serbia), or to create deep capital markets for which efficient prosecution of securities crimes is inevitable.
Doubletalking the homophonic sublime: Comedy, appropriation, and the sounds of one hand clapping
Authors: Charles Bernstein
Published: July 2021

Homophonic translations create poems that foreground the sound of the original more than the lexical meaning. I begin by discussing the concept of "sound writing," referencing Haroldo de Campos's concept of "transcration," Pound's "transduction," and the concept behind calques. I then consider my homophonic translation of Finnish poet Leevi Lehto follows and Ulises Carrión's isophonic translation. After noting Basil Bunting idea that meaning is carried by sound more than lexical content, I discuss Khelbnikov's approach to zaum (transense), and soundalike works based on bird song and animal sounds. The essay then takes up several specific examples: David Melnick's homophonic translation of Homer, Pierre Joris's voice recognition translation of Magenetic Fields, and Jean Donneley's version of Ponge. The essay concludes with a discussion of Caroline Bergvall's Drift, her version of "The Seafarer" as well as her Chaucer transcreations. A central part of the essay references "homophonic" translation in popular culture, in particular the "doubletalking" of Sid Caesar," the most popular TV comedian of the early 1950s. A discussion of his work in the context of American Jewish comedy is central to the lecture. But other more recent popular example of the homophonic are discussed with special reference to cultural appropriation.
Variability in cone morphometric characters among test trees of Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum L. Rich.) in seed stand near Bačka palanka
Authors: Popović Vladan , Šijačić-Nikolić Mirjana , Rakonjac Ljubinko , Jokanović Dušan
Published: July 2021

Bald cypress is monoecious, long-lived, deciduous conifer. It belongs to the family Taxodiaceae and genus Taxodium. In Serbia, there is only Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich. that mostly can be found in the green areas of major cities. The possibility of wider application of Bald cypress as a forest species should be based on an assessment of its genetic and adaptive potential, quantity and quality of yield, primarily at the level of the existing Bald cypress seed stand. In this paper are presented research results of the variability in cone morphometric characters among 20 test trees. The determined values of cone dimensions indicate good genetic and adaptive potential of this species that can be considered as starting point for the mass production of quality seed and planting material in Serbia.
The effect of application of different nutrition preparations on height increment of walnut (Juglans regia L.) seedlings
Authors: Ćirković-Mitrović Tatjana , Popović Vladan , Brašanac-Bosanac Ljiljana , Rakonjac Ljubinko , Lučić Aleksandar
Published: July 2021

Providing of quality planting material which takes root well after planting, resistant to diseases, pests, stress (drought, extreme temperature, etc.) and grows well in cultures is one of the strategic and preferential tasks of modern forestry. Walnut is a fruit tree important as a founder of various varieties and hybrids, and as a rootstock for high-yielding varieties. It is also of great importance because of high nutritional value of fruit and high quality of stem. For that reason this species has to be introduced into the existing ecosystem and used for afforestation of different habitats. The paper presents results of research on the effect of the controlled decomposing fertilizer Osmocote Exact®, mineral NPK fertilizer Florin 2 and microbiological preparation Bactofil® B 10 on height increment of walnut seedlings. Data analysis was performed by relevant procedures using statistical software packages (SPSS Statistics 17.0). Comparative analysis of height increment of seedlings treated with these preparations and height increment of untreated seedlings, as well as a simple way of application of these preparations by adding them to the substrate, will show the justification of direct application of these types of fertilizers and microbiological preparation in mass production of high quality planting material.
Diseases and injuries of Himalayan pine seed from culture grown on deposol
Authors: Golubović-Ćurguz Vesna , Mladenović Katarina , Nikolić Biljana , Rajković Snežana
Published: July 2021

Approximately 100 semi-ripe cones were harvested from a young forest culture of Pinus wallichiana grown on loamy deposol. Opening of cone scales and dropping of seed grains were induced under laboratory conditions. The number of damaged seeds and the type of damage, as well as the total and average number of seeds per cone, were determined on the population and individual levels. The intensity of damage was expressed in percentages. The analyses for determination of the present fungi and the intensity of their attack were conducted by placing the seeds onto a nutritious MEA bed and moist filter paper in Petri dishes. In order to establish the presence of insects, cones with visible damage were collected in the field. These cones were then examined in the laboratory and placed into photoeclectore for further growing.
Second and fifth graders’ use of knowledge-pieces and knowledge-structures when solving integer addition problems
Authors: Aqazade Mahtob , Bofferding Laura
Published: July 2021

In this study, we explored second and fifth graders’ noticing of negative signs and incorporation of them into their strategies when solving integer addition problems. Fifty-one out of 102 second graders and 90 out of 102 fifth graders read or used negative signs at least once across the 11 problems. Among second graders, one of their most common strategies was subtracting numbers using their absolute values, which aligned with students’ whole number knowledge-pieces and knowledge-structure. They sometimes preserved the order of numbers and changed the placement of the negative sign (e.g., −9 + 2 as 9 – 2) and sometimes did the opposite (e.g., −1 + 8 as 8 – 1). Among fifth graders, one of the most common strategies reflected use of integer knowledge-pieces within a whole-number knowledge-structure, as they added numbers’ absolute values using whole number addition and appended the negative sign to their total. For both grade levels, the order of the numerals, the location of the negative signs, and also the numbers’ absolute values in the problems played a role in students’ strategies used. Fifth graders’ greater strategy variability often reflected strategic use of the meanings of the minus sign. Our findings provide insights into students’ problem interpretation and solution strategies for integer addition problems and supports a blended theory of conceptual change. Adding to prior findings, we found that entrenchment of previously learned patterns can be useful in unlikely ways, which should be taken up in instruction.
An examination of third- and fourth-graders’ equivalence knowledge after classroom instruction
Authors: Adrien Emmanuelle , Osana Helena P. , Watchorn Kong Rebecca , Bisanz Jeffrey , Sherman LeVos Jody
Published: July 2021

The present correlational study examined third- and fourth-graders’ (N = 56) knowledge of mathematical equivalence after classroom instruction on the equal sign. Three distinct learning trajectories of student equivalence knowledge were compared: those who did not learn from instruction (Never Solvers), those whose performance improved after instruction (Learners), and those who had strong performance before instruction and maintained it throughout the study (Solvers). Learners and Solvers performed similarly on measures of equivalence knowledge after instruction. Both groups demonstrated high retention rates and defined the equal sign relationally, regardless of whether they had learned how to solve equivalence problems before or during instruction. Never Solvers had relatively weak arithmetical (nonsymbolic) equivalence knowledge and provided operational definitions of the equal sign after instruction.
Should cats be allowed outdoors? A research survey on animal welfare risks for free-ranging cats in Brazil
Authors: Machado DS , Bragança AFF , Travnik IC , Rossi AP , Sant’Anna AC
Published: July 2021

A need exists for research that contributes to estimating the risk factors associated with the management of outdoor cats (Felis silvestris catus) and addresses the lack of such surveys in Brazil and other Latin American countries. With this in mind we aimed to: i) identify the causal factors affecting the practice of owners allowing their cats to roam freely and; ii) evaluate potential welfare risks associated with the allowance of outdoor access, based on cat owners’ reports. An online questionnaire consisting of 25 questions was answered by 8,485 Brazilian cat owners and logistic regression models used to obtain odds ratios. A number of the factors significantly related to owners allowing their cats to have outdoor access were unneutered cats, the manner in which the cat was acquired, residence in rural areas, the number of cats owned, the presence of other pets in the house, younger owner age, owner declaration of not being responsible for the cat, owner perception about the role of the cat in the house, owner knowledge about cats’ potential for transmitting diseases, a lack of knowledge about zoonoses, and a lack of knowledge regarding toxoplasmosis. The practice of allowing outdoor access was associated with significantly higher odds of owners reporting several welfare issues, such as frequent flea contamination, sporotrichosis, going missing, poisoning, mistreatment, and accidents. We conclude that the practice of allowing outdoor access, as reported by 37.1% of our respondents, may result in risks to feline welfare. Increasing public awareness through campaigns that highlight the risks associated with outdoor access would improve feline management practices and welfare.
‘The coldest case of all’
Authors: Ljungkvist Eva , Thomsen Benny , Sindbæk Søren Michael , Christensen Jonas , Holm Nanna , Schultz Maja Kildetoft , Ulriksen Jens
Published: July 2021

During excavations of the Viking-age ring fortress Borgring, Denmark, traces of a devastating fire was uncovered. The National Forensic Services of the Danish Police were invited to participate in a novel collaboration, applying contemporary forensic fire investigation to an archaeological site. This paper presents the results and sets a benchmark for future applications. The investigation leads to a revised reconstruction of the fortress and the development of the fire. The application of fire investigation methods, following the Daubert standard criteria, enhance the documentation and analysis of archaeological sites, while archaeological methods show significant potential at modern fire scenes.
La adopción de acuerdos de la asamblea general de la cooperativa mediante votación secreta
Authors: Castañer Codina Joaquim
Published: July 2021

El derecho de voto de los socios en la asamblea general es un elemento configurador básico de las cooperativas. Una de las formas en que puede ser expresado este derecho es la llamada votación secreta. Esta modalidad de voto se produce cuando no es posible conocer el sentido del voto de los socios. La votación secreta se contempla de forma expresa, con mayor o menor alcance, en todas las leyes de cooperativas de nuestro país, estatal y autonómicas. Sin embargo, la regulación presenta muchas diferencias y disparidades que no tienen justificación. El presente trabajo pretende hacer un análisis crítico de esta modalidad de voto, a partir de su regulación en aquellas leyes de cooperativas.
Las normas ISO/IEC como mecanismos de responsabilidad proactiva en el Reglamento General de Protección de Datos
Authors: Viguri Cordero Jorge Agustín
Published: July 2021

El mercado de la certificación ha experimentado un auge sin precedentes tras la entrada en vigor y ulterior aplicación del RGPD. Ello obliga a poner de relieve la relevancia de estos mecanismos como elementos claves en la prevención de potenciales violaciones de la seguridad de los datos personales. En el presente trabajo examinamos cómo la naturaleza técnica de estos instrumentos ha cedido hacia su corregulación a los efectos de garantizar una adaptación eficiente a los continuos cambios de una gran tipología de productos, servicios o sistemas. Pretende proporcionarse una panorámica holística sobre la práctica totalidad de estándares que afectan a las dimensiones de privacidad y protección de datos, concretándose en aquellos que dimanan del estándar internacional de la serie ISO/IEC 27000, específicamente, la ISO/IEC 27001 (Seguridad de la Información) y 27701 (Gestión de la Información de Privacidad). Estándares que suponen un primer punto de partida relevante encuadrado dentro de la responsabilidad proactiva, dotando a las organizaciones de mecanismos eficaces para demostrar el cumplimiento de las disposiciones del RGPD.
Cooperation of the EU member-states for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and child pornography
Authors: Ryzhov Valerii Borisovich
Published: July 2021

This article reviews the legal framework, as well as the current state and prospects for expanding cooperation between the EU member-states in fight against sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Protection of children from sexual exploitation and countering the spread of child pornography is on the agenda of the EU member-states. Conceptual analysis is conducted on the content of fundamental international normative legal acts that regulate the issues of protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitations. Attention is also focused on preventing the spread of child pornography through modern information technologies. The author underlines the need to improve the designated normative legal framework in the sphere of ensuring the information security of the minors on the Internet. The important role of the United Nations in establishing the policy for combating sexual exploitation of minors and sale of pornographic products that involve children is indicated. It is claimed that in modern world, the international cooperation, including the issues of crime prevention, is the foundation of ensuring human rights, freedoms, and security in various spheres of social. The author makes recommendations on the development of the key directions for consolidating the efforts of the EU member-states in fight against sexual exploitation of children and the spread of child pornography.
History of the emergence of legal regulation of activity of controlled foreign companies in the Russian Federation
Authors: Muratov Ruslan Adamovich
Published: July 2021

Spread of the possibility of free movement of capital from one jurisdiction to another allows the companies incorporated in high-tax countries, to use low-tax or tax-free jurisdictions for conducting business and, as well as reducing tax burden. One of the mechanisms of tax evasion is the creation of controlled foreign companies that can delay the payment of dividends to the parent company, i.e. the payment of income that will be taxed in the country of tax residence of the parent company. The countries, in turn, adopt CFC rules (controlled foreign companies riles) to prevent tax evasion, which may change due to various circumstances. The CFC rules are aimed at determining the actual tax liability of the taxpayer. However, there are situations when CFC rules are implemented in a broader approach – for example, a wide range of entities would fall under the definition of “controlled foreign companies” or “controlling entities”, which may result in the fact that the conditions for application of CFC rules may arise for the entities that do not exercise control over a foreign company. In this case, CFC rules can worsen the situation of the taxpayer. This creates an abuse of the right of controlling authorities in terms of preventing tax evasion. In order to avoid such situations, it is necessary to improve the CFC rules by limiting the circle of entities and clearly distinguishing between abuse of the rights and lawful actions in implementation of CFC rules.
Modern perspectives of the criminal science on the normative regulation of migration processes (the case study of the legislation of the Russian Federation)
Authors: Ageeva Anastasiya Aleksandrovna
Published: July 2021

The research object is the migration processes not only causing problems with law enforcement, connected with the investigation and solution of crimes committed by foreign citizens, but also require legislative and theoretical interpretation of particular provisions of legal acts. The research subject is the modern view of the criminal science on the legal regulation of migration processes (based on the case study of the legislation of the Russian Federation). Special attention is given to the purpose of the research which is the necessity to define and study the collision aspects in the field of migration legislation determining the need for the formation of a forensic technique of the investigation of crimes committed by foreign citizens. The author arrives at the following conclusions: the comprehensive analysis of the legal fundamentals of migration legislation helps to find out that practically each legal source contains the gaps not regulated by the legislation and requiring a detailed approach to the reconsideration, amending, or cancelation of the latter; no legal act contains the definition “illegal migration”; the proven lack of the category “migration safety” in the migration legislation, which is becoming more and more required year by year not only from the viewpoint of law enforcement, but in some collision aspects on the part of a legislator; the study of the sign of illegality in terms of its detection by means of a similar idea of an unresolved case. The special contribution of the author is the attempt to consider the author’s position on the category “crimes committed by foreign citizens” from the viewpoint of the criminal science. The author points at the importance and acceptance of the introduction of a new method - information frame modeling  which consists in in-depth development of particular structures, i.e. information is presented in basic standard processes and actions typical for a particular research subject area. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the author’s interpretation of the definition of “crimes committed by foreign citizens” and formulation of the categories of “migration safety”, “unresolved case” and “organization of illegal residency in the Russian Federation”.   
Constitutional right of citizens to participate in the administration of justice: some problems of development in the Russian Federation at the present stage
Authors: Shikhovtsova Albina Olegovna
Published: July 2021

This study is devoted to the implementation of the constitutional right of citizens to participate in the administration of justice in the Russian Federation. The relevance of the topic is seen in view of the continuing problems associated with the legal regulation of the mechanism for attracting citizens to such participation. The paper uses formal-legal, system-structural, predictive methods, as well as methods of analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, dialectical method. The author examines the controversial issues related to the implementation of the constitutional right to participate in the administration of justice, the problems of its implementation by citizens of the Russian Federation at the present time.The novelty of the research is manifested in the identification of the main problems of the realization of the constitutional right of citizens to participate in the administration of justice, as well as in the author's proposals for their solution. In particular, the study analyzes the problems existing in the functioning of the institutions of arbitration and jurors, evaluates the proposals of the legal community on the possible expansion of the scope of jurors. The author comes to conclusions about the need to make adjustments to the legal regulation of the procedure for involving arbitration assessors in the judicial process, taking measures aimed at changing the attitude of citizens to participate in the administration of justice; about the need to make adjustments to the legal regulation of the procedure for the formation of a jury panel, the premature expansion of the jurisdiction of criminal cases to a court with the participation of jurors and the inexpediency of extending the scope of the activities of jurors in civil disputes.
Contractual networks and their Impact upon consumer well-being: legal regulation and prospects
Authors: Belikova Ksenia Michailovna
Published: July 2021

The subject of this research is the contractual (business) networks and their impact upon consumer well-being from the perspective of current legal regulation and prospects. As an example, the author chose an Italian model il contratto di rete. Attention is focused on such questions associated with the activity of contractual networks as the advantages for the companies that are part of the network with or without legal capacity; consumers; the so-called “beneficiary members”, who are not the parties to the network creation agreement, but may have benefits or costs from interaction of its members. The novelty of this research consists in determination of the advantages and disadvantages of the activity if contractual networks. It is also noted that the current trend towards creating business networks on a contractual basis (legal entity or contract) is carried out in terms of complementarity and economic autonomy for the purpose of obtaining competitive advantages by increasing productivity, innovation potential, profitability, etc., and raises issues on the liability with regards to binding results of network cooperation through creating a special form of their secondary impact upon the beneficiary members.
Which meaning is instilled in the idea of the ultimate ontology and existence of the world
Authors: Rozin Vadim Markovich
Published: July 2021

This paper discusses the concept of ultimate ontology and the mechanism of its projection upon reality. The article consists of two thematic parts: the first analyzes the general cultural processes of the establishment of ultimate ontology and worldview, while the second traces the evolution of representations of the reality and ultimate ontology in the Moscow Methodological Circle. The article discusses the example of representation of nature, which fulfills the functions of ultimate ontology and worldview of the European Art Nouveau. Leaning on the personal research, the author outlines the following stages of the establishment of ultimate ontology: construction of narratives (i.e., initially these were schemes only, and thus, virtual semantic reality); perception and proliferation of these narratives (acquisition in the course of communication); practicing the acquired narratives (schemes) with behavioral transformations of the individuals; functioning of the new social reality, including its examination, and in some instances, attempts to make changes therein, Not every ultimate ontology is recognized in culture as the worldview, it pertains only to such that allows explicating the practices (including epistemic), which determine the core processes of functionality and development of the culture. The article also offers a reconstruction of the history of the Moscow Methodological Circle, which with time has replaced the three ultimate ontologies – attitude, activity, and mental activity. In the first two cases, these ontologies were suggested for the role of the worldviews (namely the category of activity); in the third case, G. P. Shchedrovitsky, who created the scheme of mental activity, for the most part considered it as a method of configuration of other methodological schemes, rather than a unified ontological reality. The article explores the reasons that impeded Shchedrovitsky and the members of the Moscow Methodological Circle to comprehend the essence of thinking, forgo the interpretation of the worldview as an activity, and shift towards the development of the theory of mental activity.
International Criminal Court (ICC): Dominic Ongwen
Authors: de Brouwer Anne-Marie , de Volder Eefje
Published: July 2021

On 4 February 2021, the ICC's Trial Chamber IX found Lord Resistance Army's Commander Dominic Ongwen guilty for a total of 61 crimes comprising crimes against humanity and war crimes, including many conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence crimes, committed in Northern Uganda
between 1 July 2002 and 31 December 2005. On 6 May 2021, Dominic Ongwen was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for these crimes.
 In this Q&A we discuss this case with three renowned experts, namely Victoria Nyanjura (Survivor, Founder Women in Action for Women Uganda), Joseph
Manoba (lawyer and Legal Representative for victims in the Ongwen case) and Lorraine Smith van Lin (independent victim's rights expert). By answering 11 questions, they provide insight in the complexity of this case, including how it is perceived by LRA victims and survivors in Uganda.
Investigate the Effect of Ownership Diversity on Earnings Management of Listed Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Nwakoby Ifeoma C. , Okanya Ogochukwu
Published: July 2021

The research work aims to investigate the effect of ownership diversity on earnings management of listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. Several reviewed works was revealed in the study of this work, specifically on earnings management and ownership diversity. The research founds that no literature has studied the effect of ownership diversity and earnings management of the listed non-financial firms in Nigeria. This research makes use of secondary data as its main source of data collection. The method of data analysis applied is Hausman effect test and panel data regression. The result shows that ownership diversity has positive and significant effect on earnings management of non-financial firms in Nigeria which was statistically significant at 1% level of significance.
Antileishmanial Activity of the Genus Piper: A Systematic Review
Authors: Macêdo Caroline G. , Castro Kelly Christina F. , Silva Edilene Oliveira da
Published: July 2021

Background: Leishmaniases are anthropozoonotic vector-borne diseases, caused by the protozoan Leishmania spp. These diseases have significant morbidity and mortality worldwide and, as there are currently no vaccines available for their treatment, chemotherapy remains the mainstay for anti-leishmanial therapeutics. However, the severe side effects, reduced bioavailability, high cost and chemoresistance, amongst other problems, limit the use of available drugs. In recent years, natural compounds have shown promise as anti-leishmanial agents, especially those extracted from medicinal plants. The genus Piper has been used in traditional medicine and widely explored for its biological properties and bioactive phytocompounds.

Aim: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review of the biological activity of the genus Piper against the etiological agents of leishmaniasis, to provide a perspective for effective and safe phytotherapics, new drugs or potentially active prototype chemical substances.

Methodology: This systematic review was prepared in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The databases used for this review were SciELO, Pubmed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, using a temporal profile of 2009 to 2020.

Conclusion: In this review, we summarize a wide range of isolated compounds, extracts and essential oils of the genus Piper that are worth screening given their potential for development as effective anti-leishmanial drugs.
Nutritional Potential of Two Insect Species Consumed in Togo: Gnathocera trivittata (Swederus, 1787) and Gnathocera impressa (Olivier, 1789)
Authors: Badanaro Fègbawè , Tete-Benissan Amivi , Amouzou Kou'santa
Published: July 2021

Aims:  The objective of this study is to determine the nutritional values of Gnathocera trivittata and Gnathocera impressa in order to promote their consumption for food security.

Place and Duration of Study: Samples of G. trivittata and G. impressa were caught in Togo in the three following localities: Kparatao (8°57'151"N; 1°11'838"E), Kpéwa (9°16'978"N; 1°14'149"E) and Soudou (9°21'604"N; 1°21'348"E), between September and December 2013.

Methodology: The contents of ash, protein, vitamins as well as lipids were determined. Fiber content was obtained. Minerals were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry and colorimetry. Fatty acid composition of the lipids was determined by gas chromatography and the amino acid composition was obtained by separation of the individual amino acids using the Biochrom 30+ amino acid analyzer.

Results: The results reveal that the average protein content of the insects studied ranged from 59.36 to 61.63%. Average lipid levels ranged from 9.09 to 9.86%. They contain all the essential fatty and amino acids. Their average fiber content fluctuates between 8.35 and 10.05%. Regarding the composition of micronutrients, the species studied are very rich in minerals and vitamins. The ratios of minerals, fatty acids and essential amino acids are balanced.

Conclusion:  Given the nutritional potentials of the insects studied, they can contribute significantly to the fight against protein-energy and micronutrient malnutrition in Togo.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Morphological Traits of Mango Genotypes Using D2 Statistics
Authors: Das Swosti S. , Kishore K. , Lenka D. , Dash D. K. , Samal K. C. , Samant D. , Panda C. M. , Sahoo S. C. , Dash S. N.
Published: July 2021

An experiment was conducted during 2018-2020 to study the genetic diversity in 24 morphological traits using D2 statistics in mango genotypes of eastern tropical region of India. Present study reveals that the clustering pattern based on D2 statistics grouped 40 genotypes of mango into 7 clusters, out of which cluster VI (7397.45) shows the highest intracluster value followed by cluster III (5346.99) and cluster V (4130.4), indicating considerable genetic divergence among the accessions of this cluster. While maximum inter- cluster distance was observed between the cluster VI and VII (300180) followed by cluster II and VI (289267.7) and cluster I and VI (214380.5) indicated that the accessions belonging to these groups were genetically most diverse and can be used as a parent in hybridization programme. Wide range of genetic diversity observed among cluster VI and cluster VII, can either be utilized for breeding programmes for genetic improvement in mango or directly adopted as a variety. Fruit yield exhibited significant contribution towards the genetic divergence (60.77%) followed by fruit weight (26.79%), stone percentage (4.74%), peel percentage (2.31%) and pulp percentage (2.05%).