bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MOTIVATION AND STIMULATION OF LABOR AS AN INSTRUMENT OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Бюллер Е.А. , Техурай-Берзегова Л Т , Чиназирова С.К.
Published: March 2023

Потребность в развитии теории и методологии управления системой мотивации обострилась в условиях инновационного развития экономики. Стратегия экономического роста предполагает переход на более высокий уровень формирования принципов жизнедеятельности фирмы. Все больше научных деятелей изучают человеческий капитал и управление им. В связи с этим анализируются отдельные функции системы управления персоналом. Одной из таких функций, которая отвечает за эффективное использование человеческих ресурсов на протяжении всей работы, являются мотивация и стимулирование сотрудников организации. Таким образом, в компании устанавливается комплексный подход к управлению человеческим капиталом. В современной системе управления велико и неоспоримо значение мотивации и стимулирования персонала.

The need for the development of theory and methodology for managing the motivation system has become more acute in the context of innovative development of the economy. The strategy of economic growth assumes a transition to a higher level of formation of the principles of the firm's life. More and more scientists are studying human capital and its management. In this regard, the individual functions of the personnel management system are analyzed. One of these functions is to motivate and stimulate the employees of the organization, which is responsible for the effective use of human resources throughout the work. Thus, the company is establishing an integrated approach to human capital management. In the modern management system, the importance of motivating and stimulating personnel is great and indisputable.
Avaliação de uma central geradora associada, formada pela integração de uma usina fotovoltaica a um parque eólico, na região Sul do Brasil
Authors: Pozzatti Luis Felipe , Aranha Neto Edison Antonio Cardoso , Scuzziato Murilo Reolon
Published: March 2023

O emprego de fontes renováveis para geração de energia elétrica ao redor do mundo vem crescendo a cada ano. No entanto, as fontes que apresentam como característica a geração intermitente demandam que o sistema elétrico seja dimensionado pela máxima capacidade das usinas, resultando em períodos de ociosidade. Uma alternativa para melhorar a utilização do sistema elétrico nesses casos é a associação de usinas cujos recursos energéticos sejam complementares no tempo, como é o caso para empreendimentos eólicos e fotovoltaicos em algumas regiões do Brasil. Assim, este trabalho tem por objetivo analisar a complementaridade dos recursos eólico e solar no Sul do Brasil, em uma região onde será construído um Parque Eólico de 300 MW. Além disso, assumindo a possibilidade de associação de uma Usina Fotovoltaica ao Parque Eólico, avalia-se a viabilidade do empreendimento por meio da análise do LCOE (Custo Nivelado de Energia) em diversas condições de operação.
Radiological aspects in mucormycosis
Authors: Raghavendra Temkar V
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to describe common radiographic patterns that may be useful in predicting the diagnosis of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the imaging and clinical data of four males and one female, 3 to 72 years old, with rhinocerebral mucormycosis. Results: All the patients presented with sinusitis and ophthalmological symptoms. Most of the patients (80%) had isointense lesions relative to brain in T1-weighted images. The signal intensity in T2-weighted images was more variable, with only one (20%) patient showing hyperintensity. A pattern of anatomic involvement affecting the nasal cavity, maxillary sinus, orbit, and ethmoid cells was consistently observed in all five patients (100%). Our series demonstrated a mortality rate of 60%. Conclusion: Progressive and rapid involvement of the cavernous sinus, vascular structures and intracranial contents is the usual evolution of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. In the context of immunosupression, a pattern of nasal cavity, maxillary sinus, ethmoid cells, and orbit inflammatory lesions should prompt the diagnosis of mucormycosis. Multiplanar magnetic resonance imaging shows anatomic involvement, helping in surgery planning. However, the prognosis is grave despite radical surgery and antifungals.
knowledge and attitudes of Saudi and Egyptian professionals and non-professionals toward vitiligo patients
Authors: Khalil Amal I. , Elgalad Sawsan K. , Shereda Hanaa M. Abo , Behairy Amoura Soliman
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Vitiligo is a protracted skin disorder in which areas of skin lose their color. Numerous research has revealed that psychosocial therapies can lessen the effect of social stigma on the degree of vitiligo impairment. Objective: This study examines how an educational intervention affects the knowledge and attitudes of Egyptian and Saudi professionals and non-professionals toward patients with vitiligo. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, comparative quasi-experimental study was conducted with 357 participants at the College of Nursing-Jeddah (CON-J), Saudi Arabia, and the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt. To complete the study, three valid and reliable tools were utilized: demographic and personal characteristics, the IOF Scale, and knowledge and attitudes. Results: A high percentage of Egyptians (81.4%) and Saudis (81.1%) had a higher education level, and nearly two-thirds (66.5%) were single. The total sample (n = 375) spanned the ages of 20 to 50 years. Most (94.6%) Saudis live in cities, 82.2% are health professionals, and nearly two-thirds (69.7%) are middle-class. After the intervention, there was a high level of knowledge difference between Egyptian and Saudi participants (professional and non-professional) at (p = 0.021); (p = .001), respectively.
Efecto del nitrógeno y aminoácidos libres en las poblaciones de trips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) en ejote francés (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Toledo-Perdomo Claudia E. , González T. Maribel A. , Rodas Antonieta Guadalupe
Published: March 2023

Los trips (Insecta:Thysanoptera) son plagas que afectan al ejote francés (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) existen prácticas agronómicas que favorecen el incremento de las poblaciones de insectos, como la fertilización.  El objetivo de la investigación fue establecer el efecto de fertilizantes nitrogenados y aminoácidos libres en distintas concentraciones sobre las poblaciones de trips de las especies Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) y Trips tabaci (Lindeman), en el cultivo del ejote francés. Se establecieron nueve parcelas, se evaluaron tres concentraciones de un fertilizante nitrogenado (urea 46 %) correspondientes las dosis de 71 kg ha-1, 95 kg ha-1 y 119 kg ha-1; tres concentraciones del abono orgánico compost según las dosis de 3 825 kg ha-1, 5 100 kg ha-1 y 6 375 kg ha-1; también se evaluaron tres concentraciones de aminoácidos libres (0.75 L ha-1, 1 L ha-1 y 1.25 L ha-1). Las variables de respuesta fueron:  número de adultos y ninfas por planta y número de adultos y ninfas en cada fase de desarrollo de la planta. Las concentraciones de las dosis recomendada para nitrógeno ureico fue de 95 kg ha-1 y 119 kg ha-1 y aminoácidos libres del 1 L ha-1 y 1.25 L ha-1 tuvieron un efecto positivo sobre las poblaciones de trips en estado de ninfas y adultos (p = < 0.0001), principalmente en la fase de producción del cultivo, lo que indica la importancia del manejo correcto de estos fertilizantes en el cultivo del ejote francés para evitar favorecer el incremento de las poblaciones de trips.
CARA MENGATASI PERMASLAHAN PEMILIHAN JURUSAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN TRANSAKSIONAL
Authors: Nanditya Putra Bramana , Rasyid Asidiq Muhammad , Eriska Ratih
Published: March 2023

Guidance and Counseling is the process of providing assistance to students who have problems in their lives, guidance and counseling is a component in the entire education system, especially in schools which is used to help students overcome their problems. Teachers as one of the supporting elements of implementing education who have the responsibility of supporting the implementation of educational guidance services in schools, are required to have adequate insight into the basic concepts of guidance and counseling in schools. Students who experience problems in adjusting to their environment, children who experience discomfort in adjustments, the guidance and counseling teacher must provide assistance to solve the problem.

Bimbingan dan Konseling adalah proses pemberian bantuan kepada siswa yang mempumyai permasalahan dalam hidupmnya, bimbingan dan konseling merupakan salah satu komponen dalam keseluruhan sistem pendidikan khususnya di sekolah yang digunakan untuk membantu siswa dalam mengatasi permasalahannya. Guru sebagai salah satu pendukung unsur pelaksana pendidikan yang mempunyai tanggung jawab sebagai pendukung pelaksana layanan bimbingan pendidikan di sekolah, dituntut untuk memiliki wawasan yang memadai terhadap konsep-konsep dasar bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah. Siswa yang mengalami permasalahan dalam penyesuaian diri terhadap lingkungannya, anak yang mengalami ketidak nyamanan dalam penyesuaian maka guru bimbingan konseling harus memberikan bantuan untuk menyelesaika masalahnya.
KONSEP BIMBINGAN KONSELING NON FORMAL KHUSUSNYA PADA PENDIDIKAN KESETARAAN
Authors: Mayang Sari Selly , Aprilia Lisnawati , Fadila Fadila , Rizal Syamsul
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan betapa pentingnya layanan bimbingan konseling dimana masalah yang akan muncul berada pada usia anak menginjak 17-20 tahun yaitu pada jalur Pendidikan kesetaraan. Biasanya faktor yang menjadi latar belakang ialah karena kemiskinan. Pengembangan Warga Belajar di Unit Bimbingan Sekolah tidak resmi sangat bervariasi, jadi tahapan dan tugas Perkembangan yang ingin dicapai oleh setiap warga Belajar memiliki perbedaan satu sama lain. Pendampingan dan perencanaan pelayanan selama ini Tidak banyak khusus di lembaga pendidikan nonformal. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk memberikan ide Mengembangkan rencana layanan pendampingan dan konsultasi internal lembaga pendidikan nonformal. pengembangan rencana bimbingan dan saran komprehensif berdasarkan analisis kebutuhan kelembagaan, pendidikan nonformal disusun berdasarkan rangkaian proses yang sistematis tersusun dari Perencanaan, desain, implementasi, evaluasi dan keberlanjutan yang harus dilakukan dengan jujur, akurat dan efisien terhadap warga negara yang mengenyam pendidikan nonformal. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Study Pustaka (Library Research). Dalam penelitian ada beberapa masalah yang muncul meliputi, masalah pribadi dan sosial, masalah belajar, dan masalah karir. Hasil penelitian ini Pendidikan non formal adalah proses kesempatan dimana terdapat komunikasi yang terarah diluar sekolah dan seseorang memperoleh informasi, pengetahuan, Latihan maupun bimbingan sesuai dengan tingkat usia dan tingkat kebutuhan. Pendidikan non formal khususunya kesetaraan memiliki permasalahan yang beragam dan kompleks baik masalah pribadi, sosial, belajar, maupun dalam permasalahan karir. Sehingga perlu menjadi perhatian khusus baik dari pemerintah, konselor, tutor maupun pemangku kepentingan yang lainnya yang terkait dengan Pendidikan non formal agar masalah yang dihadapi oleh siswa dapat ditindak lanjuti dan teratasi.
PELAKSANAAN LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KONSELING TERHADAP PENANGANAN KENAKALAN SISWA DI SMPN 19 REJANG LEBONG
Authors: Elawati Susila , Kardina Nina , Rizal Syamsul , Fadila Fadila
Published: March 2023

This study aims to find out about the implementation of counseling guidance services for handling student delinquency at SMPN 19 Rejang Lebong. The research method used by the author is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, namely by collecting data as it is from a symptom of a phenomenon that existed when the study was carried out. The data and data sources in this study are principals, Guidance and Counseling teachers and class IX (9) students totaling 30 students, through survey techniques. The research instruments used in this study are documentation, interviews and observations. Interviews were conducted with the principal and guidance and counseling teachers and observations were conducted by observing the state of the school environment and the existence of the school. Data analysis techniques are carried out by collecting data, grouping data, analyzing data and interpreting data that will be concluded into research results. The conclusion of this study is that the Analysis of Student Delinquency and Its Implications for Guidance and Counseling Services at SMPN 19 Rejang Lebong in the category is quite good.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tentang pelaksanaan layanan bimbingan konseling terhadap penanganan kenakalan siswa di SMPN 19 Rejang Lebong . Metode penelitian yang digunakan penulis adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, yaitu dengan cara mengumpulkan data apa adanya dari suatu gejala akan fenomena yang ada ketika penelitian dilakukan. Data dan sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, guru Bimbingan dan Konseling dan siswa kelas IX (9) berjumlah 30 siswa, melalui teknik survey. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dokumentasi, wawancara dan observasi. Wawancara dilakukan terhadap kepala sekolah dan guru bimbingan dan konseling serta observasi dilakukan dengan mengamati keadaan lingkungan sekolah dan keberadaan sekolah. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan data, mengelompokkan data, menganalisis data dan menginterprestasikan data yang akan disimpulkan menjadi hasil penelitian. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa Analisis Kenakalan Siswa dan Implikasinya Terhadap Layanan Layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling SMPN 19 Rejang Lebong  dalam katagori cukup baik.
Immunological Criteria of Autoaggression of Bronchial Asthma: Markers for Prediction of the Course and Selection of Adequate Pharmacotherapy
Authors: Nevzhoda Anatoly
Published: March 2023

About 10% of the population of highly developed European countries suffer from bronchial asthma. Monitoring for the period 2014-2021 regarding the number of patients with bronchial asthma in the Lviv region showed an increase in dynamics. The prevalence of bronchial asthma among the population is much higher, because patients do not always consult an allergist, but are treated by other specialists. This is a serious problem today, as blood pressure reduces the quality of life and work capacity of patients. Against the background of the increasing incidence of bronchial asthma, the frequency of the severe course of this disease is also increasing, which takes on the character of autoaggression and requires the use of increasing doses of glucocorticoids during treatment, up to daily replacement therapy. Accordingly, it is important to establish the immunological criteria of autoaggression in blood pressureas markers for predicting the severity of the course and choosing an adequate drug treatment.
Etiology Model for Clinical Studies’ Intramuscular Injection of Saline Solution Control Driving Innate Immune Response Associated Adverse Events in Volunteers
Authors: Ricke Darrell O
Published: March 2023

Objective: A placebo is by definition a harmless substance with no therapeutic effect. Clinical studies often include placebo controls to enable differentiation between treatment efficacy and adverse events from placebo effects. Intramuscular injection of saline solution was used in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine clinical trials as the placebo control. The underlying hypothesis for using intramuscular injection of saline solution is that it should not cause adverse events. Multiple of these clinical trials reported systemic adverse event levels more consistent with an intervention than a placebo control. Methods: PubMed literature was searched for COVID-19 clinical trials including intramuscular injection of saline as a placebo control. Clinical trial placebo results for Pfizer COMIRNATY, Moderna SPIKEVAX, Janssen AD26.COV2.S, Medicago Covifenz (CoVLP) + AS03 (adjuvant system 03), Medigen MVC-COV1901, Novavax NVX-CoV2373, and Sinopharm WIBP-CorV were reviewed. Results: Two studies reported from China are consistent with intramuscular injection of saline associated systemic adverse events consistent with the definition of a placebo control. All other studies reported discordant results with more than 100,000 volunteers receiving intramuscular injection of saline solutions exhibited high levels of systemic adverse events; these frequencies of systemic adverse events are inconsistent with the definition of a placebo control. Herein, an alternative hypothesis is advanced that intramuscular injection of saline solution can stimulate innate immune responses in volunteers and that these adverse events are not placebo effects. This implies that clinical studies including intramuscular injection of saline solution controls are comparing vaccine associated adverse events with saline solution innate immune response adverse events. Conclusion: This article proposes the hypothesis that innate immune responses to intramuscular injection of saline solution causes systemic adverse events in a subset of volunteers. Intramuscular injection of saline solution is proposed to trigger an innate immune response in some volunteers with released inflammatory molecules including a temporary surge in histamine levels. Further, this temporary surge of histamine levels may be causative for most of the systemic adverse events experienced by the control volunteers.
A Multidimensional Understanding of Italian L2 Learner Motivation among University Students in a Predominantly English-Speaking Environment
Authors: D'Orazzi Giuseppe , Hajek John
Published: March 2023

Studies on motivation in learning Italian in Australia have mostly shed light on students’ creation of an ideal Italian self (e.g., Caruso and Fraschini). In doing so, they appear mainly to explore students’ psychological reactions to the Italian learning process. Our study aims to complement previous research through the use of a three-level model (D'Orazzi, Motivation) that incorporates the analysis of psychological and cognitive components at the micro level, pedagogical dynamics at the meso level, and social context at the macro level. While taking a strongly quantitative approach, its results also build on and potentially contrast with those of a recent qualitative study undertaken by D'Orazzi and Hajek on university students’ motivation when learning Italian in an English-speaking country such as Australia. In this article, we analyze survey data collected among students of Italian enrolled at a selection of Australian universities. Two online questionnaires were sent to students who answered fifty-one Likert scale questions addressing their learning experience as beginner students over one year of Italian studies. Our results point to the multidimensional and dynamic nature of second language learning motivation over time (Oakes and Howard), also following Danesi's argument that pedagogical factors need to be considered in studies on L2 learning motivation.
Online Learning As a Tool for the Education System in the Context of Digitalisation
Authors: Kozak Alla , Blyznyuk Lyudmyla , Knysh Tetiana , Ivanashko Oksana , Honchar Kateryna
Published: March 2023

Online learning has tended to increase its use in the education system since the beginning of the pandemic. The article aims to empirically investigate the effectiveness of online learning as a tool for the education system in the context of digitalization. The study is based on the use of a structured interview technique and an analysis of the results of a survey of Ukrainian university students. To ensure organization and self-discipline, comprehension, learning, and assimilation of learning material, it is important to ensure a sufficient level of interactivity and teacher-student interaction, feedback, and guidance to students in an adequate time frame. A well-functioning feedback system is a supportive and essential element for student learning. Classical deadlines set by the teacher for assignments are also a valid method in online learning. Students noted the importance of creativity in the teacher's presentation of the task and the importance of the limitations of the methods by which the task can be solved. Timely revision, and evaluation by the teacher of the work, the task also encourage students to put a higher level of effort into their online learning. Online synchronous seminars in ZOOM are more impactful and motivating than recorded video lectures, and presentations which are available to students in asynchronous mode. An essential method of online learning was noted by the students to complete individual written assignments on the studied topic immediately after its presentation. The teacher's explanations and live synchronous conversation were also effective in online learning. Continuous, systematic educator monitoring of the progress and attendance at the online classes encouraged students to attend lectures but was not a major method for ensuring synchronous attendance.
Evaluation of clinical and radiological outcome of Muller Type C3 distal femur fracture treated with double plating fixation.
Authors: N PRABHU , B UGANATH , K TILAK , G THIRUMALAISAMY
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome of intra-articular comminuted distal femur fracture treated with double plating fixation.

Methods: A prospective study of 20 patients with Muller AO type C3 distal femur fracture treated with double plating. Patients were selected according to strict inclusions criteria and operated distal femur with double plating(17 primary & 3 secondary medial plate after 6 weeks) through modified swashbuckler approach.

Results: From our study, the mean age 49.45, Radiological union was attained in 75% (15 cases) within 12-16 weeks and 10% (2 cases) within 17-24 weeks and 10%(2 cases) within 25-36 weeks and 5%(1case) had non-union. Functional outcome was excellent in 75% (15 cases), good in 15% (3 cases), fair and poor in 5% (1 case) each with an average follow up of 12 months.

Conclusion: Double plating fixation technique resulted in good to excellent radiological and functional outcome in Muller AO Type C3 distal femur fracture in our study. So we recommend primary double plating fixation for type C3 fractures, however further studies are recommended with larger sample size to precisely assess the outcome of double plating technique in distal femur fracture.
Fen Eğitiminde Ters Yüz Edilmiş Öğrenme Modeli: Bir Meta Sentez Çalışması
Authors: SOLAK Burcu , COŞTU Fatma
Published: March 2023

Bu araştırmada, Türkiye’deki fen eğitiminde ters yüz edilmiş öğrenme modeli ile oluşturulmuş lisansüstü tezler meta sentez yöntemi ile farklı temalar çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. Nitel, nicel ve karma araştırma yöntemleriyle yazılmış 4 doktora tezi ve 19 yüksek lisans tezi olmak üzere 23 lisansüstü tez kullanılmıştır. Bu tezler YÖK Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanı sayesinde elde edilmiştir. Tezlerden elde edilenler, fen eğitiminde ters yüz edilmiş öğrenme modeli ile ilgili çalışmaların hangi yıllarda yapıldığını, amaçlarının neler olduğu, hangi araştırma desenlerinin kullanıldığı, çalışma gruplarının kimler olduğu, hangi fen bilimleri konusunu kapsadığı, hangi veri toplama aracı kullanıldığı, hangi uygulamaların çalışmaya dâhil edildiği, çalışmaların ne kadar sürdüğü ve hangi sonuçlar elde edildiği açısından incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın geçerlik ve güvenirliği, oluşturulan kategoriler ve incelenen lisansüstü tezler araştırma yazarları, 3 doktora öğrencisi ve bir alan eğitimcisi tarafından haftalık görüşmelerdeki tartışmalarda sağlanmıştır. Çalışmalar analiz edilirken tablo ve şekillerden yararlanılmıştır. Analizlerin sonuçlarına bakıldığında, çalışmaların 2015 sonrasıyla birlikte arttığı görülmektedir. Çoğunlukla karma desenle yazılmış çalışmalarla karşılaşılmaktadır. 8. sınıf öğrencileriyle yapılan çalışmalar yoğunluktadır. Çalışmalarda öğrencilere videoların ulaşması için en çok kullanılan uygulamalar Edpuzzle ve Whatsapp’tır. Çalışmalarda sıklıkla karşılaşılan veri toplama araçları ise akademik başarı testleri ile öğrenci görüşleridir. Yapılan çalışmalarda sıklıkla uygulama süreleri 6 hafta olarak görülmektedir.
Uzaktan Eğitim ve Örgün Eğitim Öğrencilerinin Başarı Odaklı Motivasyon ve Sosyal Bulunuşluk Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ARUĞASLAN Emine , ÇİVRİL Hanife
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmada, uzaktan eğitime kayıtlı uzaktan eğitim öğrencilerinin ve bazı derslerini uzaktan eğitim ile alan örgün eğitime kayıtlı öğrencilerin başarı odaklı motivasyon ve sosyal bulunuşluk düzeylerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca başarı odaklı motivasyon ile sosyal bulunuşluk arasında ilişki olup olmadığı da incelenmiştir. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Çalışma bir devlet üniversitesinde yürütülmüştür. Çalışmanın katılımcılarını tüm derslerini uzaktan eğitimle alan uzaktan eğitime kayıtlı ve bazı derslerini uzaktan eğitimle alan örgün eğitime kayıtlı toplam 277 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada “Başarı Odaklı Motivasyon Ölçeği” ve “E-Öğrenme Ortamları için Sosyal Bulunuşluk Ölçeği” veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, bağımsız örneklem t-testi ve pearson korelasyon analiz yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçları, tüm öğrencilerin başarı odaklı motivasyon ve sosyal bulunuşluk düzeylerinin ortalamanın üzerinde olduğunu göstermiştir. Ayrıca öğrencilerin başarı odaklı motivasyon düzeylerinin uzaktan eğitim öğrencilerinde anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Öğrencilerin başarı odaklı motivasyon ile sosyal bulunuşluk düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönlü güçlü bir ilişki bulunmuştur.
Article: Customs Law: Deal Maker or Breaker in Mergers & Acquistions? The UAE Perspective
Authors: Hussain Atia , Satardien Zain , Elkelish Walaa Wahid
Published: March 2023

Business sectors around the globe have recently seen rapid changes in the corporate world due to the ongoing pandemic. To financially and economically survive and strengthen their current footprints, businesses have merged and acquired other companies nationally and internationally. This article argues that whilst signing or negotiating an international or national transaction deal, the importance of Customs Law is significant, and should not be underestimated, as non-compliance of Customs Law by the target entity historically may serve significant risk to conclusion of a merger and acquisition deal in certain circumstances. The article discusses the scope of customs due diligence within the specific provisions of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Common Customs Law (applicable in the United Arab Emirates) and presents the consequences of non-compliance with the Customs Law. The article also presents some suggestions to avoid the trade related issues which may eventually turn into a merger and acquisition deal breaker, if not addressed appropriately.

Customs Law, International Trade Law, Free Trade Agreement, Origin, Tariff Classification, Customs valuation, United Arab Emirates
The application of green design concept in interior environment design
Authors: Jin Xiao
Published: March 2023

In the 21st century, people pay more attention to the ecological environment, and the application of green design concept in interior environment design has become an inevitable trend.Under the concept of green design, resources and energy can be maximized, and people's living environment will be effectively improved.As a modern interior environment designer, it is necessary to integrate the concept of green design in practice and apply the concept of green design to interior decoration, environmental optimization, home furnishings and other aspects, so that the interior environment design can return to nature and pursue health.This paper defines the concept of green design concept, analyzes the value of applying green design concept in interior design, expounds the application principle of green design concept, and explores the specific application path.
Analysis of the Development and Spread of Video Games from the Demand Level
Authors: Cui Zirui
Published: March 2023

With the rapid development of science and technology in the new century, almost all families have an electronic device, which enables the rapid development of the electronic game industry. The variety and quantity of games have been greatly increased, which cannot avoid the uneven quality. To take the development of video games to a higher level, the fundamental is to start from the level of demand so that supply and demand match. At present, there is no comprehensive analysis of users' demand for video games in the academic circle, and producers do not have theoretical and practical specifications for game production. Based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and psychological needs theory, this paper collects cases applicable to the research, studies users' demands for electronic games by the direct method, and then summarizes the development status of electronic games since their emergence in response to users' demands, and provides a theoretical reference for the future development and dissemination of electronic games. Through research and analysis, it is found that the main needs of video game users are social needs and self-actualization needs, which can better reflect the primary criteria for users to choose video games. According to the hierarchy of needs theory, although the eight levels of user needs have been met in the development process of video games, users generally aspire to advanced needs, which is also the fundamental reason for users to participate in games. Based on the user needs obtained from the research, relevant suggestions are put forward for game production and operation, and the hierarchy of needs theory is taken as a theoretical reference for the development of the electronic game industry.
Analysis of the Usage of Social Media for Marketing and Promotion
Authors: Wu Yuting
Published: March 2023

With the development of online information and network communication technology, the Internet is entering people's work and life. In recent years, as an emerging shopping method, online shopping has attracted more and more consumers for its fashion and convenience. In the past two years, live streaming and short videos have become the most important carriers of online marketing and communication activities. Among them, the network anchors represented by Internet celebrities and traffic stars either focus on content marketing, create scenes to endorse brands or use live streaming to bring goods. Different business models are tried in the industry, gradually forming a relatively complete live video industry chain. This article analyzes how businesses use social media for marketing and promotion from two aspects of how companies use social media for marketing and advertising. The paper focuses on the rapid development period of the Internet economy in the post-epidemic era. It analyzes the new way out of brand marketing, such as live streaming and delivery. Consumer groups love social media because of its social and interactive features, which reduce the cost of acquiring customers for brands. Finally, the article starts from two aspects of the social environment and network environment, summarizes the general environment of China's online shopping, and promotes the healthy development of China's online shopping.
Analysis of Acquisitions of Lighting Industry: Evidence from FSL Lighting's Acquisition of Nanning Liaowang
Authors: Chen Zhaohan , Jia Xinzhuo , Liu Liqi
Published: March 2023

After the third wave of acquisitions and mergers in China, acquisitions have become an important means for firms to increase profitability. A proper acquisition decision can reduce a firm's operating costs, protect it against business risks, and significantly improve its profitability. In an active market full of acquisitions and mergers, firms often experience high risks of acquisitions due to information asymmetries. They need relevant case studies to help their managers make appropriate decisions. Thus, through the methodologies of theoretical and case analysis, this paper takes the case (i.e., FSL Lighting's acquisition of Nanning Liaowang) as a starting point, exploring problems in the acquisitions of listed companies and providing suggestions for related financial regulators. The paper is of great importance to the firms in the electric lighting industry. Meanwhile, we find the company's path to internalization beset with many difficulties. The firm faced a relatively slow pace of upgrading its product mix, as well as lower-than-expected increases in operations and profitability after the acquisition. It is believed that companies cannot sustain their competitive advantages based on scales alone in the future. The only way for companies to capture a larger market share is to continuously perfect sales channels, to transform and upgrade their products and to actively expand their businesses in the overseas market. These results shed light on guiding further exploration of post-acquisition reorganization and integration of enterprises.
The impact of economic policy uncertainty on equity market volatility
Authors: Zhang Muxue
Published: March 2023

This paper uses the monthly China Economic Policy Uncertainty Index as a proxy variable for China's economic policy uncertainty and the SSE Index volatility as a measure of stock market volatility to study the impact of economic policy uncertainty on stock market volatility. Data from January 2007 to October 2021 are studied, in addition to inertia factors, time breakpoints, macro factors and stock market factors respectively to facilitate the impact on stock market volatility. The findings of this paper expand the research boundary and provide a reference for ideas for macro policy formulation and capital market investment.
The Effectiveness of Live-Streaming Influencers on Consumers: A Case Study in Douyin
Authors: Zhao Jiawen
Published: March 2023

In China, live streaming has grown significantly in recent years, and live streaming platforms have allowed companies to interact with their target audience in more profound and engaging ways. Influencers have produced advertising effects and sales through live-streaming platforms such as Douyin. The aim of this study was to find out how viewers' purchase intentions are affected by influencers' attractiveness, expertise, and trustworthiness in Douyin live-streaming videos. This study undertook a review of celebrity endorsement theory. A structured online questionnaire was employed as part of a quantitative research strategy and data from 204 respondents has been examined using SPSS with regression analysis. The results showed that viewers’ purchase intention is positively impacted by live-streaming influencers’ attractiveness, and expertise, while the influencers' trustworthiness has a positive but not statistically significant effect on viewers' desire to buy. After that, this paper talked about what this means for both advertisers and influencers in terms of live-streaming e-commerce.
Web Design and Web Brand Image of Online Travel Agent: Its Effect on Purchase Intention Mediated by Trust
Authors: Uli Putri Daniela Christine Farida , Laksmidewi Dwinita
Published: March 2023

E-ticketing and online booking have transformed the aviation industry, hospitality, travel agencies and consumer behavior by providing new ways of communication and service support. Hence, the quality of e-ticketing and online booking websites is an important factor to drive the business. This study aims to analyze the effect of web information design, web visual design, and web brand image on purchase intentions mediated by trust. The data were obtained by conducting a survey to the community using the Online Travel Agent (OTA) website in the DKI Jakarta area. Hypothesis testing uses Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis with SmartPLS. The results show that web information design has a direct effect on trust but has no significant effect on purchase intention either directly or mediated by the trust variable, web brand image has an effect on purchase intention mediated by trust, while web visual design has no effect on trust or purchase intention.
Postmodernism and IR Theory
Authors: Dubey Vivek Mohan
Published: March 2023

IR Theory underwent tremendous contestation within itself since the end of the Cold War. Divergent voices from several theoretical vantage points began to register their strong presence in one of the most fertile areas of social inquiry. Under the influence of Post positivism conventional understanding of IR Theory dominated by Realism and Neorealism and Idealism and Neo liberal Institutionalism has undergone serious disciplinary scrutiny. Critical Theory, Postmodernism, Constructivism, Feminism, Postcolonialism and Environmentalism completely and radically transformed the agenda of IR Theory. This short essay is a modest attempt to explore the role Postmodernism played in the transformation of the theoretical understanding of IR. Before addressing the main issue at hand, it is in order to mention the main tenets of Positivist Philosophy which has left formative influence on the nature of human/cultural/social sciences at least since the Enlightenment against the background of which Postmodernism not only asserted itself after the Second World War but also designed its agenda to be implemented in the theoretical lore of human sciences in general and IR Theory in particular. Let me begin with the definition of Positivism.
The Covid-19 Pandemic in Southeast Asia and the Role of Vietnam
Authors: Van Son Nguyen
Published: March 2023

Appearing for the first time in China since the end of 2019, the Covid-19 Pandemic has been spreading globally and has a two-way impact on the whole world. As an area located adjacent to the outbreak, Southeast Asia has been significantly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic in all aspects of economy, politics - society and especially in human lives. After more than two years of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, Southeast Asia has witnessed new steps in the process of linking and cooperating to overcome the common challenges, in which the role of Vietnam has been highlighted. - an active and responsible member in setting up many timely and practical initiatives, contributing to helping Southeast Asian countries proactively adapt and control the Covid-19 epidemic. The article clarifies the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on Southeast Asia and Vietnam's role in the fight against covid-19 in this region.
REAL TIME OBJECT DETECTION FOR VISUALLY CHALLENGED PEOPLE USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors:   Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, College of Engineering, Nashik, Khaire Prof. Sneha A , Nikam Dhanraj , Pawar Ajinkya , Devkar Chaitanya , Pagar Shubham
Published: March 2023

The latest generation of mobile phones have excellent hardware capabilities and quicker processing, which are strong enough to enable the creation of applications that enable users to connect and engage with the outside world at their own pace. This system reads OCR and utilizes the camera app on your smartphone in addition to the camera. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a tool that converts printed, handwritten, or typed text into machine-readable text from a picture. This system will assist you in taking a photo of or scanning a document that is currently in your possession using the camera on your phone. After the image has been scanned, an application will read any English-language text and turn the results into speech. The speech communication channel is regarded by the authors as one of the most crucial modalities to help the blind and low vision people in the state-of-the-art accessibility area. Key Words: OCR, camera app, speech, blind, vision
Performance of Tuberculosis Program Officers in the Implementation of Contact Investigations in Medan City
Authors: Ulfah Syafrina , Nasution Siti Khadijah , Siregar Fazidah Aguslina
Published: March 2023

Indonesia is the second country with the most TB cases in the world. One of the efforts to overcome TB in Indonesia is the active discovery of TB cases through contact investigations. However, the implementation of contact investigations has not been fully optimal, including in Medan City. The implementation of contact investigations still reached 14.79 percent in 2020. The performance of TB program officers is one of the factors that determine the achievement of the implementation of contact investigations. This study aims to explore the performance and factors that contribute to the performance of TB program officers in the implementation of contact investigations in Medan City. This research was qualitative research conducted from December 2022 to January 2023. The data collection method was an in-depth interview and review of documentation. The location of study was conducted at six health centers in Medan City. The research informants totaled 37 people consisting of the Deputy TB Supervisor (Wasor TB) of the Medan City Health Office, TB program officers of health centers, TB cadres, heads of health centers, laboratory analysts, doctors, TB sufferers, and drug swallowing supervisor (PMO). The results showed that the performance of TB program officers was not optimal. Factors that contributed to performance were the limited number of TB program officers at health centers, limited time from TB program officers because they had other duties, limited funds for the implementation of contact investigations, suboptimal coordination between TB program officers and cadres, and obstacles from the community who were not willing to conduct contact investigations.
The ecological and epidemiological situation of tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme borreliosis in the Republic of Tatarstan for the period of 2017–2021
Authors: Gubeidullina Alsou Kharisovna
Published: March 2023

Of the huge order of parasitoform mites in the circulatory chain of the occurrence of existing pathogens and new pathogens of infections joining them, a significant role belongs to ixodic mites (I. persulcatus Sch., I. ricinus Lin.). These blood-sucking parasites are the main carriers of more than 10 nosological forms of zoonotic infections identified in the Republic of Tatarstan. Of these, a special place in the regional pathology is occupied by Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis. Despite the relative duration of monitoring of natural focal infections in Tatarstan, the problem of this group of diseases has not disappeared and requires close attention and analysis of the current epidemiological and epizootological state. Based on our own research and stock materials of sanitary and epidemiological services, the ranking of enzootic territories representing a certain degree of risk of infection of the population in the Republic of Tatarstan by tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme borreliosis in the context of administrative territories was carried out. In the region, for the period of 20172021, there was a decrease in the intensity of infection of the tick-borne encephalitis population (5 cases in 5 years). At the same time, a high degree of risk of infection of the population with Lyme borreliosis was revealed.
Bone and stone industries of the Middle Trans-Urals: continuity and innovation in the transition from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic
Authors: Kosinskaya Lyubov Lvovna , Savchenko Svetlana Nikolaevna , Zhilin Mikhail Gennadievich
Published: March 2023

The paper presents an analysis of bone and stone industries of the Late Mesolithic and Early Neolithic of the Middle Trans-Urals. Researchers of the Neolithic usually consider that stone and bone inventories played an auxiliary role. But these features are basic for the Mesolithic where ceramic is absent. A comparison of industries of the Late Mesolithic and Early Neolithic, identification of their semblance and difference is the main indicator of the role of local Late Mesolithic traditions in the formation of Early Neolithic cultures. This research has showed a continuity of bone and stone industries of the Middle Trans-Urals from the Early Mesolithic to Early Neolithic. Main functional groups of bone artefacts, many tool types and methods of their manufacture existed during this whole time period. Transformation of bone industry during the Mesolithic Early Neolithic manifested in emergence of new categories and types of artefacts at every stage of its development. Stone industries of the Middle and Late Mesolithic display great similarity. The continuity in the Mesolithic Early Neolithic stone and bone industries of the Middle Trans-Urals indicates a formation of the Early Neolithic of this territory on the local substrate.
The activity of G.M. Malenkov in the USA State Department evaluations
Authors: Mamedov Zaur Imalverdi ogly
Published: March 2023

This paper discusses the process of evaluating the activities of Georgy Maksimilianovich Malenkov by the USA State Department and people associated with it. On the basis of documents available to the American Foreign Office, an analysis is made of the perception of the personality of this Soviet leader. The paper traces the evolution of points of view regarding his position in the political hierarchy in the USSR, G.M. Malenkovs influence on the domestic and foreign policy of the state. The paper identifies the features of the analytical intelligence of the State Department on this issue. Telegrams, letters and memorandums provide an opportunity to trace the vision of diplomats, officials, politicians in contact with this department, the causes and consequences of G.M. Malenkovs elevation to the chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR and his final removal from the Soviet leaders. The sources allow us to explore a retrospective analysis of his activities based on the reports of American ambassadors. The overall body of evidence demonstrates the importance of a personal approach in assessing Soviet leaders, not only for the State Department, but also for the USA President, the National Security Council, the CIA, congressional committees and allied foreign diplomats. The results of the study can become a basis for scientific research on the topics of the Cold War, the political development of the USSR, and the assessment of the Soviet system by the American authorities.