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O succesiune nebuloasă: urmașii marelui logofăt Tăutu la Bălinești
Authors:   Centrul de Istorie şi Civilizaţie Europeană al Academiei Române, Iaşi, GOROVEI Ștefan S.
Published: March 2024

The present study continues a paper given at the 18th Congress of Genealogy and Heraldry (Iași, May 2018), which was dedicated to Simion Tăutu, the last Romanian `vornic` of the city of Suceava, before Bucovina was integrated into the Habsburg Empire (1775). Tăutu continued to serve the new, Habsburg, administration until his death, in 1792. Through his sons, Simion Tăutu was the ancestor of a large number of people bearing this very old surname, including several personalities from the social and political Romanian life. Nevertheless, for more than a century, genealogists were unable to document Simion’s lineage from the famous founder of the family, the great chancellor of Stephen the Great, who died in 1511. Solving this genealogical mystery requires a close analysis of the inherited family estates, especially of those from the village of Bălineşti. Unfortunately, the documentation for this succession is scarce and incomplete. The numerous descendants that divided the old family properties without acquiring new ones, the same recurrent names given to the family members and the ambiguous vocabulary of the charters pose an almost insurmountable challenge. In addition, the Tăutu genealogical case study also involves multiple kinships, resulting from marriages between more or less distant cousins, owners of the same estates. The main contention of this study is that, on his father's side, Simion Tăutu belonged to an impoverished branch of the family, which had no inherence in Bălineşti, while on his mother's side, he descended from a branch which had preserved a tiny part of his ancestral domain.
Contribuții privitoare la relațiile mănăstirii Sfântul Pavel de la Muntele Athos cu mănăstirile Jitianu și Todireni din Țările Române
Authors:   Facultatea de Istorie, Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Iaşi, ZAHARIUC Petronel
Published: March 2024

The present article investigates the beginnings of the Jitianu monastery, proposing some corrections to the more recent interpretations with regard to the role played by the Archimandrite Isaia of the Athonite monastery of Saint Paul. Both Romanian and Russian scholars had discussed Isaia’s pilgrimages, in-between Mount Athos, Bucharest, Moscow and Vienna. The reassessment of the beginnings and of the early history of the Jitianu monastery is largely based on a new corpus of documents found in the archive of Saint Paul monastery. These documents are edited in the appendix of this article. The Wallachian monastery of Jitianu was dependant of the Athonite monastery of Saint Paul, as the Moldavian monastery of Todireni was. The Athonite archive of Saint Paul also comprises some documents that significantly improve our historical knowledge of the Todireni monastery. This study is a preliminary work of a new edition of the Wallachian and Moldavian documents preserved in the archive of Saint Paul. This forthcoming volume will be a completely different one from the Greek edition published in 2002.
Morphological characteristics of mandibular symphysis in different types of vertical malocclusions
Authors: Biljana Bogdanovska , Pop Stefanova-Trposka Maja , Jusufi Gazmend , Ignat Bogdanovski
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Regular or irregular vertical development of the facial skeleton is connected to multiple skeletal groups: nasomaxillary complex, alveolar processes and mandible. There is a significant correlation between the incisal rates and maxillary and mandibular dentoalveolar height, symphysis size, maxillary and mandibular surface. Also, a connection exists between the size of the mandibular symphysis, the chin and the vertical dimension and morphological and dentoalveolar structure of both jaw systems. Determination of this connection can be useful in predicting the treatment success in overbite problems.
Clinical evaluation of laser therapy (diode laser) in the treatment of periodontal disease in smoking and non-smoking patients
Authors: D. Kolgeci , S. Georgieva , A. Kolgeci , B. Kolgeci
Published: March 2024

Periodontal disease is multifactorial, in terms of potential etiological factors and modifiers of achieved therapeutic effects. The wide spectrum of positive therapeutic reflections in the periodontal-tissue complex achieved by laser therapy represents a challenge for the application of this modality in the modern therapy of periodontal disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of the application of laser therapy with diode laser, as an additional therapeutic method to conventional periodontal treatment in smoking and non-smoking patients. Therefore verification of the anti-inflammatory influence of the laser light and the effects of the application of laser therapy with a diode laser were the main points of this study. A comparative analysis was made between the studied groups. The study was conducted on 60 patients with periodontal disease divided into four groups: two groups of smokers and two groups of non-smokers. A conventional periodontal therapeutic procedure was carried out in all subjects, and then in half of the subjects the treatment was supplemented with laser therapy (diode laser). The evaluation of the clinical results was done using the following indices: 1. Evaluation of gingival inflammation through the index of Loe and Silness and 2. Assessment of the presence of periodontal pocket bleeding, during probing, through the index of bleeding according to Loe and Silness. The obtained results showed a positive clinical evaluation in patients treated with diode laser, as an additional therapeutic method, compared to those who received conventional treatment. The comparative analysis carried out between patients who smoke and those who do not smoke, the positive clinical evaluation i.e. positive clinical effects were evaluated in non-smokers.The application of laser therapy with a diode laser as an additional method to conventional periodontal treatment gives good clinical results, reduces relapses and maintains therapeutic results for a longer period of time.
MASA PERADABAN DINASTI MAMLUK DI MESIR
Authors: Surya Diva Maylana , Qomariah Rafi'atun Najah , Yusup Dinda Novrika Fitria
Published: March 2024

The birth of the Mamluk dynasty in Egypt in the 13th century marked an important period in the history of the Middle East. This dynasty was born from a military slave system which then took over political power. The Mamluk lifestyle was manifested by great military power, a prosperous economy, and a rich cultural heritage. The Mamluk dynasty also had an influence on Islamic civilization, including in the fields of architecture, art, science, science, and others. But before giving its glor to Islamic civilization The Mamluk dynasty went through a very long and difficult process. The destruction of Baghdad by the Mongol army made the Mamluk dynasty the savior of Islamic civilization with the success of the Mamluk troops who were able to repel the threat of destruction from the Mongol troops which ultimately made Egypt, Iraq and the surrounding areas intact and safe. So that Islamic civilization can develop religious values. The end of the Mamluk dynasty’d rule came in the 16th century when they faced external pressure and internal upheaval, ending their dominance in the region. Based on the background above, the focus of this article is: (1) the birth of the Mamluk Dynasty. (2) lifestyke of the Mamluk Dyasty (3) the collaps of the Mamluk Dynasty. This article uses a qualitative method, namely by collecting information or darta from literature and journal analysis as a reference. The purpose of this article (1) to find out the history of the founding of th Mamlu dynasty? (2) what wasthe lifestyle of the Mamluk dynasty? (3) how did the reign of the Mamluk dynasty end? The fina step that the author obtains the results of the research and writes the results into a scientific work so that readers know the history of the founding of te Mamluk kingdom until the collapse of the dynasty. The Mamluk dynasty was a dynasty that was founded in the 13th century in Egypt and this dynasty had a fairly lon history which resulted in the enthusiasm of the Mamluk to eradicate the threat from the Mongols.
BANK SYARIAH DALAM PERSPEKTIF HUKUM EKONOMI ISLAM
Authors: Fikri Shofil , Wahyuningsih Tri , Athaya Aura Nafisa
Published: March 2024

Islamic banks are based on the philosophy of the Islamic economic system, have a variety of financial products and financial services available to the public, offering the right alternative choice for all interested parties to conduct business according to the rules of Islamic Sharia. including the provision of financing and profit-sharing financing. Sharia principles prohibit carrying out financial activities that include usury, maisyir, gharar, and buying and selling haram goods. In the process of profit sharing between customers and banks, the percentage between the two parties or mudharabah contract is based on the mudharabah contract used by Islamic Banks and UUS to raise funds for deposits, savings or other forms of investment. There is no interest system or compound interest in the Islamic banking system. In return, banks offer profit sharing based on the company's financials.
Suitability Assessment of Soils of Selected Areas of Benue State, Nigeria, for Maize Production and their Management Implications
Authors: Ali A , Usman A , Adejo B
Published: March 2024

Suitability assessment of soils of selected local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State, Nigeria was carried out to determine the soil types, fertility status and suitability level for maize cultivation. The study locations were Obagaji, Agatu LGA; Igumale, Ado LGA; Ugbokpo, Apa LGA; Idekpa, Ohimini LGA; Orokam, Ogbadibo LGA and Adoka, Otukpo LGA. Soil samples (representative of the entire fields) collected from farmer’s cultivated maize fields and adjacent non- cultivated fields in each of the study location were analyzed for both soil physical and chemical properties using standard soil analytical procedures. The soil types and degradation status of the soils were assessed on the basis of the results of the soil properties using standard indicators and criteria for land degradation assessment by Food and Agriculture Organization. Suitability ratings of the soils were determined using soil type, non-parametric (conventional) and parametric methods. Results indicated that soils of Adoka, Idekpa and Obagaji were highly degraded with respect to bulk density. The soils of all locations were very highly degraded with respect to phosphorus. Fertilization and incorporation of organic manure will be required for optimum production of maize on the soils investigated. For maize production in Ugbokpo, Igumale and Orokam, 30 Kg N, 60 Kg P2O5 and 30 Kg K2O per hectare is recommended while for Obagaji, Adoka and Idekpa, 30 Kg N, 60 Kg P2O5, and 60 Kg K2O per hectare is recommended.
In vivo and in vitro performance studies on groundnut (Acharis hypogea L.) genotypes for yellow witchweed (Alectra vogelii Benth.) resistance
Authors: Makaza William , Rugare Joyful Tatenda , Mabasa Stanford , Gasura Edmore , Gwatidzo Odette Varaidzo , Mandumbu Ronald
Published: March 2024

Witchweed (Alectra vogelii Benth.) is a legume parasitic weed that causes severe yield reduction of groundnut (Acharis hypogea L.) in Africa. The study was conducted to screen and identify Alectra vogelii resistant and/or tolerant groundnut genotypes evaluated under both laboratory and glasshouse at the University of Zimbabwe during 2018/19 cropping season. The findings of the lab agar-gel screening experiment revealed significant differences in germination percentage and germination distance between genotypes. Significant genotype x A. vogelii infestation interaction on plant biomass, root to shoot ratio and shelled grain yield were observed. Alectra vogelii parasitism significantly reduced plant biomass and shelled grain yield across groundnut genotypes. Conversely, genotypes like Njiva, Ilanda and Guinea fowl did not support any haustorial attachment, and had the highest shelled grain yield under all A. vogelii infestation levels. Assessment of A. vogelii tolerance based on groundnut growth, physiological and yield related parameters revealed that the groundnut genotypes Njiva, Ilanda and Guinea fowl tolerated A. vogelii infection, whereas Dendera, Jessa, Nyanda and Tern could be susceptible. Field studies are expected to validate the initiative of breeding with farmers of tolerance groundnut genotypes to A. vogelii infection.
Mean performance and genetic variability of parthenocarpic gynoecious cucumber inbreds under protected conditions of Eastern India
Authors: Tripathi Vishal , Singh Vijay K , Bhardwaj Ajay , Singh Ravi S , Srinivasaraghavan A , Kumari Amrita
Published: March 2024

An experiment was conducted during Kharif, 2018 to evaluate the mean performance and to find out the nature and extent of genetic variability among eight inbreds of parthenocarpic gynoecious cucumber genotypes under naturally ventilated polyhouse situated at polyhouse complex of department of Horticulture (Vegetable and Floriculture), BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar of Eastern India. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Data were taken on six competitive plants for 13 growth and yield attributing traits, including total soluble solids (TSS) and per cent disease index for downy mildew (PDI). Among eight cucumber inbreds, BRPCU-1 showed earliness in respect of days to first female flower, node to first female flower and days to first fruit harvest, and disease tolerance to downy mildew. However, inbreds BRPCU-3, BRPCU-5 and BRPCU-7 were high yielders in fruits per plant and yield per plant. Non-additive gene effects were manifested for most of the earliness, while additive gene effect was observed for yield and fruits per plant.
Interrelationships among phosphorus and some soil properties in soils derived on cretaceous sediments, shale and quaternary alluvium in Edo state, Nigeria
Authors: Bright Ehijiele Amenkhienan , Harry Esomeme Isitekhale Henry , Okhumata Dania Stephen , Ebuka Orji Jephter
Published: March 2024

Interrelationships among phosphorus and some soil properties in soils derived from Cretaceous Sediments, Shale and Quaternary Alluvium in Edo State, Nigeria was evaluated to understand likely soil constraints to increase crop yields. For each parent material type, soil samples were collected from the profile pits sunk. The soil samples collected were air-dried and were analyzed for physicochemical properties and various P-forms in the laboratory using standard methods. Results showed that in soils derived on cretaceous sediment, clay had significant negative relationship with total P, organic P and available P while in soils formed on shale, clay had significant negative relationship with total P and available P. Soil pH had a significant positive relationship with total P (r = 0.771*), indicating that the soil pH has a greater influence on total P in soils derived from quaternary alluvium. Organic carbon had significant positive relationship with total P (r = 0.913*), organic P (r = 0.984**), Ca-P (r =0.907*) and available P (r = 0.980**) in soils derived from shale. In order to boost the productive potential of these soils to achieve high yields of viable crops, remedial steps are taken to correct deficiencies. The availability of phosphorus and other nutrients to plant crops on these soils would be enhanced by the use of organic manure, with or without the use of inorganic P-fertilizer.
Identification of genetic variability among Alectra vogelii strains from different geographical locations
Authors: Reuben Frenk , Kudra Abdul , Trypone George
Published: March 2024

Alectra vogelii threatens cowpea production in Sub-Saharan Africa. The weed complicates the development and operation of effective control tactics. For DNA extraction, young leaf samples of A. vogelii were taken directly from infested cowpea fields. The study used 23 SSR markers to determine genetic heterogeneity among A. vogelii populations, which will help design and implement effective breeding techniques and other parasite control approaches. The effective number of alleles was 1.5648, the observed number of alleles was 8, the anticipated heterozygosity was 0.648, and Shannon's Information index was 0.5169. PIC was 0.8301 on average. The Fst between populations was 0.2986, leaving 70.14 percent genetic variation within populations. A NTSYS-pc (UPGMA) dendrogram developed three clusters. More information on genetic heterogeneity among existing Alectra strains was gathered to help expand the cowpea gene pool for selection and creation of resistant genotypes.
Role of salicylic acid in disease resistance against Alternaria spp in tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)
Authors: Matengu Taurai , Makaza William , Ngadze Elizabeth , Rugare Tatenda Joyful , Mazarura Upenyu , Gasura Edmore
Published: March 2024

Early blight and Alternaria leaf spot are among the major diseases limiting productivity of tomatoes. Evolvement of pathogen into resistance form and detrimental effect of fungicides have spawned efforts to develop management strategies that are economic and environmentally friendly. Salicylic acid is a natural plant hormone known to induce plant defense against various biotic and abiotic stresses. Therefore, the main focus of this study was to evaluate the role of salicylic acid on tomato crop against Alternaria spp infection. A range of salicylic acid concentrations (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mM) and distilled water (control) were laid in a randomized complete block design. Peroxidase (POD), phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme activities were recorded from one to four weeks after inoculation with virulent Alternaria spp spores. The results showed that plants treated with 2.5 mM responded rapidly and significantly showed higher induction of POD, PAL and PPO enzyme activities. Plants sprayed with salicylic acid at 3 mM showed phytotoxic symptoms and reduced enzyme activity was recorded. In addition, foliar application of salicylic acid at 2.5 mM significantly (p<0.001) reduced disease severity (25.5 %) compared to plants treated with distilled water (85.46 % disease severity).  These results showed that 2.5 mM of salicylic acid is safe and can be used in inducing tomato plant disease resistance.
Effect of urea fertilizer on the growth and yield of African spinach (Amaranthus hybridus L.) in derived- savanna zone of Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Umeri C , Nwajei Sunday , Akporherhe H
Published: March 2024

A field study was carried during the 2020 cropping season to determine the effect of urea on the growth and yield of Amarathus hybridus at the Teaching and Research Farm, University of Delta, Agbor Delta State. The urea fertilizer was applied at 0, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg ha-1. The amounts of urea fertilizer used were 0, 100, 150, 200, and 250 kg ha-1. The five levels of urea fertilizer were duplicated three times in the experimental design, which was a randomized complete block. Plant height, number of leaves plant-1, leaf area plant-1, stem girth, and fresh yield of the plant were all measured. The data was examined using analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the means were separated using the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at a probability level of 5%. Amaranthus growth and yield characteristics were dramatically improved by increasing the rate of urea fertilizer treatment. However, urea administered at a rate of 250 kg ha-1 improved growth characteristics more than the lower rate and control. The application of 250 kg ha-1 urea resulted in the highest fresh plant production (2.30 t ha-1) and differed substantially from the control (0.90 t ha-1), but not from the other urea levels used.
Unrevealing the potential of aquatic macrophytes for phytoremediation in heavy metal-polluted wastewater
Authors: Sompura Yashwant , Bhardwaj Suhani , Selwal Gargi , Soni Vineet , Ashokkumar Kaliyaperumal
Published: March 2024

Aquatic macrophytes including Eichhornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes, and Lemna minor have shown promise in phytoremediation for wastewater treatment and heavy metal removal. This approach may reduce pollution. However, plant metabolic rate and ability to break down organic compounds or tolerate heavy metals are limited. Biotechnology can significantly improve these issues. Scientists can alter plants to improve phytoremediation using genetic engineering. Direct gene transfer allows certain genes to be introduced into plants, giving them advantages. Introducing genes involved in metal absorption, transport, and detoxification into plants may increase their ability to store and survive heavy metals. Introducing genes that encode enzymes that break down organic pollutants can also improve decomposition. Transgenic plants with improved metabolic pathways, biomass yield, and stress tolerance have been created using biotechnology. These advances benefit phytoremediation. Selecting acceptable plant species for genetic modification is crucial. Aquatic macrophytes can produce a lot of biomasses, grow quickly, and absorb nutrients, making them excellent for genetic engineering in phytoremediation. In general, biotechnology can improve phytoremediation by overcoming plant capacity restrictions. The ecological and regulatory effects of introducing genetically modified organisms into the environment must be considered. The safe and sustainable use of genetically modified plants for phytoremediation requires collaboration between biotechnologists, environmental scientists, and legislators.
PROBLEMS AND COUNTERMEASURES OF DOUBLE-QUALIFIED TEACHER COMPETENCE IN VOCATIONAL COLLEGES - TAKING GUANGXI REGION AS AN EXAMPLE
Authors: Ming Li , Kakhai Kuncharee , Meng Yuwen
Published: March 2024

With the rapid development of vocational education, how to improve the competence of double-qualified teachers in vocational colleges and improve the quality of vocational education is particularly important. In this study, 292 teachers from vocational colleges in Guangxi region are selected as research objects, and quantitative and qualitative research is carried out in seven aspects, such as teaching age, gender, education level, title, vocational qualification grade, double-qualified teacher qualification grade, and teaching profession, etc., to construct four dimensions of teacher's knowledge accomplishment, teaching ability, vocational skills, and personal traits, to analyze the current status of double-qualified teacher's competence in vocational colleges, to find out the limiting the current situation of double-qualified teacher competence in vocational colleges is analyzed to find out the reasons restricting the improvement of teachers' competence, and four countermeasures are put forward, namely, constructing a cooperative learning mode, integrating the training mode, broadening the channels of practicing competence exercise, and perfecting the teaching incentive mechanism. It provides new perspectives and methods for the study of double-qualified teachers in vocational colleges, and is conducive to providing theoretical references and policy guidance for teachers, colleges, and education authorities in the construction of the teaching force.
GRADUATION PREPARATION PROCESS FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS SUAN SUNANDHA RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY
Authors: Chuenkrut Warong , Tharasawatpipat Chaisri , Sawangjit Sopid
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research is 1) To establish a graduation preparation process for students 2) To study the criteria, regulations, and rules for graduation of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University 3) To provide opinions on the preparation for graduation of the Faculty of Science and Technology. The research is divided into two parts: Part 1 is making and collecting detailed information on the graduation preparation process of Faculty of Science and Technology to be organized into categories to have a clear and accurate process pattern. Part 2 sets a questionnaire and survey opinion about the graduation preparation process for students. The samples were the 3rd year students of the Faculty of Science and Technology. There were 10 programs separated into 225 samples. The statistics used in the data analysis were descriptive statistics, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The researchers found that the opinion on the graduation preparation process of students in all two aspects as a whole. Considering each aspect, knowledge in the graduation preparation process are at a good level. There are opinions on the topics as follows. Process and method for applying for graduation have the highest value, and Checking academic performance and subject accuracy according to the curriculum structure have the lowest value. For considering aspects the effectiveness of the graduation preparation process is at a good level. There are opinions on the topics as follows. Forms used are clear and easy to understand have the highest value, and the format of the process is detailed and complete has the lowest value.
THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG BRAND CULTURE, MARKETING STRATEGY, TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT BEHAVIOR TOWARD LIUZHOU SNAIL NOODLE: MEDIATING OF SERVICE QUALITY AND TRUST
Authors: Xu Guangxiang , Suwandej Niyom
Published: March 2024

Taking the Liuzhou snail noodle as reference, the current work seeks to examine the moderating effect of service quality and trust, aims to investigate the relationship among brand culture, marketing strategy, technical innovation and customer engagement behavior toward Liuzhou snail noodle. A mixed research method is used to survey the customers over 18 years old who have consumed snail noodle in Liuzhou city. In this paper, confirmatory factor analysis is used to evaluate the structural dimension, single dimension, validity and composite reliability of the theoretical framework. Structural path model analysis is also used to test hypotheses in research models. This is the first empirical research paper that has constructed a model of relationship among brand culture, marketing strategy, technical innovation and customer engagement behavior. At the same time, the mediating role of service quality and trust is analyzed.This study can provide a theoretical explanation for the nature of Liuzhou snail noodle explosion phenomenon, and provide relevant stakeholders of Liuzhou snail noodle industry with empirical evidence of the driving factors for the popularity of Liuzhou snail noodle and how to enhance marketing strategic influence on strategic decisions which were not available to them before.
A FRAMEWORK FOR GOVERNMENT POLICY, ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT INNOVATION THAT EFFECT TO THE SUCCESS OF SMES IN CHINA'S RURAL COMMUNITIES
Authors: Luo Xiaodan , Suwandej Niyom
Published: March 2024

This article discusses the impact of green innovation on New Ventures performance. The results show that the green innovation strategy is significant Positive effect on corporate economic performance.
EXPLORE HOW KNOWLEDGE, FAMILY CULTURE, MARKETING INNOVATIONS CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVED ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF VOCATIONAL STUDENTS IN CHINA VIA CREATING THEIR POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors: Li Hui , Sawasdiruk Jiraphorn
Published: March 2024

The paper constructs the framework and proposes the research methodology to explore factors related to the Vocational students Entrepreneurial Intention in China with attitude as the mediator. The problem to explore is what are the challenges faced by entrepreneurship vocational students in China, and how can educators and policymakers support them? The research gap identified based on previous studies is: previous studies had not identified and explored the mediating effect of “attitude” on understanding the many factors related to students Entrepreneurial Intention among vocational students in China. The conceptual framework is identified based on the research gap, with the self-determination theory, planned behaviour theory, and classical theories of entrepreneurship, as the theoretical foundation. Factors related to the Vocational students. Entrepreneurial Intention in China include family culture, knowledge and marketing innovation facing the vocational students. Attitude is the mediator exploring factors related to the students' Entrepreneurial Intentions in China. The proposed research methodology is identified and justified, referring to a combination of qualitative and quantitative strategies. In the quantitative data analysis, one online questionnaire is developed and listed on (www.wjx.com) to collect data from 260 samples of the 83,809 vocational students from Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China. Moreover, 30 Informants are selected under the purposive sampling to prepare for the qualitative analysis using online interviews. Six research hypotheses are developed based on the identified research problems after the literature review and the methodology section to direct future studies on empirical studies of the topic.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A JOB EVALUATION IN DOING THE WORK TO ENTER A HIGHER POSITION, SUAN SUNANDHA RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY
Authors: Thamyo Wirongrong , Chimcherd Suphatsorn , Tharasawatpipat Chaisri , Kulnides Narong
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study was to find the proper guideline for job evaluation of supporting staff in the Faculty of Science and Technology to get a higher position. The understanding of supporting staff in preparation of documents for job evaluation was determined. Furthermore, the study investigated the problems and obstacles of supporting staff faced during self-evaluation. In this research 27 supporting staffs of the Faculty of Science and Technology participated. The study revealed that supporting staff understanding of job evaluations documents and forms were at a moderate level. Additionally, the important problem of job evaluations was in preparing and fulfilling the evaluation forms. This problem was revealed at a high level. However, overall understanding of job evaluations was at an acceptable level. Also, the study showed that new staff had problems and couldn’t understand the process. In conclusion, the result of this study suggests that firstly, it is better that we have yearly evaluation of this process. Secondly, to help new staff and others it is better that faculty provides assistance as the advisor group. Thirdly, the faculty should prepare guidelines to correctly fill in self-evaluation forms and documents for supporting staff.
Integrative ESG Strategies Transformative Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement in Thailand's Corporate Landscape
Authors: Cheungsirakulvit Thanaphon , Pranee Supattra
Published: March 2024

This paper presents an integrative examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in Thailand's corporate sector, underscoring the pivotal roles of transformative leadership and stakeholder engagement. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the study delves into the dynamic interplay between leadership styles, corporate culture, technological adaptation, organizational agility, and their cumulative impact on ESG integration and effectiveness. Key findings highlight that transformational leadership behaviors significantly influence the incorporation and success of ESG initiatives. Furthermore, the research reveals a critical linkage between adaptive corporate culture and robust stakeholder satisfaction, underpinned by strategic technology adoption and organizational agility. These insights not only contribute to a nuanced understanding of ESG dynamics within Thai corporations but also offer practical guidelines for enhancing ESG practices through focused leadership and stakeholder-centric strategies. The study's implications extend to policymakers and business leaders, providing a roadmap for embedding sustainable and socially responsible practices in corporate operations and cultures, particularly within emerging economies like Thailand.
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-PROTEIN PLANT-BASED YOGURT FROM OAT, CHICKPEA AND PEA PROTEIN
Authors: Boophamala Chonnipa , Pathanibul Panchalee , Khongame Nathanai , Prommintr Passachon
Published: March 2024

For health benefit and sustainable process reasons, consumption of plant-based diets is becoming more popular nowadays. Yogurt, traditionally fermented from dairy milk, has already been developed with plant milks offering a dairy-free alternative for individuals with lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy. In this study, oat and chickpea were selected to create a new plant-based yogurt. A more balanced amino acid profile can be achieved by combining a grain (oat) and a legume (chickpea) in the product. The first objective was to investigate the appropriate proportion of oat and chickpea (5:5, 6:6, 7:7) in yogurt. Sensory analysis revealed that the 6:6 ratio was favored by panelists in more quality attributes (p≤0.05). Most plant-based foods are low in protein compared with animal-derived foods. Hence, the second objective was to enhance the protein concentration of yogurt by substituting some chickpea with pea protein isolate (4:2, 3:3, 2:4). The higher level of pea protein in yogurt contributed to decreased firmness, lower acidity, and higher syneresis (p≤0.05). The protein contents of yogurt substituted with 0, 2, 3 and 4% pea protein were 3.74, 5.58, 6.71 and 7.98%, respectively. However, yogurt with 3% pea protein was preferred in more sensory quality categories (p≤0.05). In summary, the combination of 6% oat, 3% chickpea, and 3% pea protein was the most suitable ingredient ratio for developing a novel plant-based yogurt with a high-protein content and a balanced amino acid composition.
SHIFTS IN TRANSLATION OF NOUN PHRASE FOUND IN THE TEXT CREATURES BEHIND HOUSES
Authors: Dewa Made Agustawan
Published: March 2024

This research focuses on the shifts in translation of noun phrase found in the text “Creatures behind Houses”. It aims at describing the types of noun phrase and their translation into Indonesia, investigating and explaining the types of translation procedures that applied. The data were obtained from the bilingual text entitled Creatures behind Houses as the source language. The data were collected by applying the observation method which was supported by implementing note-taking technique in order to find, identify and classify the data. The data were analyzed by applying the qualitative descriptive method in which the noun phrases were presented descriptively along with their descriptions and explanations. There are several theories applied in this research, such as the theory of Indonesian grammar by Sneddon (1996) in order to describe the types of noun phrase and their translation and the theory of translation by Catford (1965) to analyze the types of translation procedures applied. The findings show that there are two types of noun phrases and their translation found in the data. They are level shift, and category shifts which consists of structure shift, unit shifts, and intra-system shifts. Thus there is no class shifts found in the data.
A Crude Palm Oil Industry Concentration and Influencing Factors: A Case Study of Indonesia as the World's Largest Producer
Authors: Hidayat Ariodillah , Robiani Bernadette , Marwa Taufiq , Suhel Suhel , Susetyo Didik , Mukhlis Mukhlis
Published: March 2024

The Crude Palm Oil (CPO) industry is one of the plantation commodities that has a strategic role in Indonesia's economic development. The number of companies and CPO production is always increasing, but the concentration of the industry that always decreases every year makes it important to analyze the factors that affect the concentration of the CPO industry in Indonesia. The data period used in this study was from 2001 to 2020. In this study, data sources were obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) Indonesia, Word Bank, and UN Comtrade. The data analysis method used is regression analysis of the Error Correction Model (ECM). The results showed that technical efficiency has a negative and significant relationship both in the long and short term to the concentration of the CPO industry. Competitiveness in the long term has a positive and significant relationship, while in the short term it is negative but not significant to the concentration of the Indonesian CPO industry. In the long run, the relationship between RSPO and Indonesia's CPO industry concentration tends to be negative but not significant, while in the short term it shows a significant influence. World CPO prices, both long-term and short-term, provide a positive and significant correlation to the concentration of the Indonesian CPO Industry. Indonesia's CPO exports in the long and short term have a negative and significant effect on the concentration of the Indonesian CPO industry.
The Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Pesticides Use of Potato Farmers in Indonesia
Authors:   Agriculture Socio-Economic Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, Shaleh Mohammad Ilyas , Toiba Hery ,   Agriculture Socio-Economic Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, Muhaimin Abdul Wahib , Faizal Febriananda ,   Agriculture Socio-Economic Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, Rahman Moh Shadiqur ,   Agriculture Socio-Economic Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
Published: March 2024

Reducing pesticides is an important driver in preserving a healthy and sustainable environment and protecting human health. In the digital era, understanding the role of information and communication technology (ICT) on pesticide use in crucial. Therefore, This study aim to estimate the impact of ICT on farmers’ pesticide used. This study uses a cross-sectional data from a survey to 150 farmers in Indonesia. Furthermore, the data is analyzed by ordinary least square (OLS) and instrumental variable quantile regression (IVQR). The main results indicate that ICT has an essential impact on pesticide used reduction. Farmers who has access on the ICT tend to use lower pesticide that the farmers who did not use the ICT. The IVQR results, make the claim more robust, which is show a negative and significant impact of ICT on farmers pesticide use in all quartile groups. Therefore, this finding implies that there is a need to develop agriculture related ICT continuously among smallholder farmers to reduce the pesticide use.
Surgical Outcomes and Recurrence Rates in Far Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniations: A Retrospective Analysis of 91 Cases
Authors: Doğu Hüseyin
Published: March 2024

Far lateral lomber disk herniasyonları klinik, radyolojik ve cerrahi teknik açıdan kanal içi lomber disk herniasyonlarından farklıdır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, trans pars mikrocerrahi tekniği kullanılarak ameliyat edilen uzak lateral disk hernilerinin cerrahi ve nüks sonuçlarını sunmak ve nüks için risk faktörlerini belirlemektir.

2017-2022 yılları arası Atlas Üniversitesi Medicine Hastanesinde farlateral lomber disk herniasyonu tanısı ve transpars mikrodiskektomi cerrahisi ile tedavisi yapılan vakalar retroskopik olarak değerlendirildi. Bütün hastaların yaş cinsiyet ağrı özellikleri,nörolojik durumu ve radyolojik özellikleri ameliyat süreleri, ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası Vizuel Analog skala (VAS) skorları, ve Oswestry Engellilik İndeksi(ODİ) skorları ,ameliyat sonrası geç dönem MacNab memnuniyet oranları kaydedildi.

Araştırma 58,2’si (n=53) erkek, %41,8’i (n=34) kadın olmak üzere toplam 91 olguyla yapılmıştır. Olguların yaşları 39 ile 86 arasında değişmekte olup; ortalaması 57,42±10,47’dir. Vakalarda %76,92 mükemmel (70 hasta), %16,48 iyi (15 hasta), %6,5 orta (6 hasta) sonuç elde edildi. Olguların %5,5’inde (n=5) nüks olduğu görülmüştür. Rekürren olguların cinsiyetleri, yaşları, tarafları, operasyon süreleri ve seviyeleri, istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık göstermemektedir (p>0,05). Rekürren olguların preop ve postop VAS skorları, rekürren olmayan olgulardan istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık göstermemektedir (p>0,05).Rekürren olguların preop ve postop ODİ skorları, rekürren olmayan olgulardan istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık göstermemektedir (p>0,05).

Far lateral lomber disk herniasyonlarının cerrahi tedavisinde uyguladığımız Mikrocerrahi ile transpars girişim güvenli ve etkin bir seçenektir. Rekürrens için yaş cinsiyet ,seviye,taraf,vas ve odi skorlarını risk faktörü olarak saptamadık.
EFFECTS OF METFORMIN ON TNF-α RELEASE IN LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE-INDUCED MONOCYTES IN RATS
Authors: Gedikli Emre , Parlak Mesut , Soydan Ahmet Serdar
Published: March 2024

Inflammation which is a response of immune system was demonstrated in many disorders such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Metformin, an oral antidiabetic drug, has anti-inflammatory effect apart from blood glucose regulatory effect. However, the mechanism of its anti-inflammatory effect is not clearly understood. In this study, the effect of metformin on the release of cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) from LPS stimulated rat mononuclear blood cells was investigated. Blood samples (5ml) were taken from healthy, male, 8-12 weeks old rats (n=5, 200-250g) through cardiac puncture under general anesthesia into sterile EDTA containing tubes. Monocytes were separated by centrifugation and were resuspended in RPMI 1640 media (3.3±0.2x105 /ml). Cells were then incubated with metformin (2.5 µM, 25 µM, 250 µM) for 2,5 hours followed by addition of LPS (100 ng/ml, 1µg/ml) for further 5 hours. After centrifugation, the supernatant was taken and TNF-α level was measured by ELISA. There was no statistically significant change in the amounts of TNF-α in the LPS + metformin groups compared to the 100 ng/ml LPS group (p>0.05). In LPS+metformin groups, compared to 1 µg/ml LPS, 2.5 µM and 250 µM metformin significantly increased TNF-α levels (p0.05). The amount of IL-6 was not within measurable range in this study. In summary, metformin increased the amount of released TNF-α rather than decreased in our study.
Determination of the Percentage of Patients Using Warfarin to Reach Target INR
Authors: Keskin Zekeriya , Gedikli Mustafa Asım
Published: March 2024

Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant in the treatment and prophylaxis of thromboembolic diseases. In order to prevent thrombosis and to avoid hemorrhagic complications, the patient's INR is kept within a certain range according to the indication and monitored at certain intervals. Our aim in our study is to determine the percentage of patients using warfarin for various indications reaching target INR values.

Patients who used warfarin for various indications at our hospital's Internal Medicine outpatient clinic between May 2023 and November 2023 were included in our study, and their INR results were recorded by retrospectively scanning them.

A study group was formed with a total of 130 patients. Patients using warfarin due to metallic heart valve replacement, AF, PTE and CVD were evaluated separately according to the target INR value. The percentage of patients with metallic heart valve replacement reaching the target INR value of 2.5-3.5 was calculated as 38.5% (n: 27). The percentages of patients with AF, PTE and CVD reaching their target INR values of 2-3 were calculated as 40% (n:16), 54% (n:7), 70% (n:5), respectively. Considering the entire study group, the percentage of reaching the target INR was calculated as 42% (n: 55).

As a result, warfarin not being within the therapeutic range causes serious morbidity and mortality. In our study, the percentage of patients reaching the target INR was found to be 42%. This percentage is very low, and in order to increase this rate, it is necessary to increase patient awareness, increase the frequency of follow-up of patients and develop more effective follow-up strategies.
Our experience with emergency surgery in geriatric patients.
Authors: Soylu Sinan
Published: March 2024

Aim: A significant portion of admissions to emergency departments are made up of elderly patients. We aim to determine the causes of acute abdomen in geriatric patients requiring emergency surgery, evaluate postoperative intensive care needs and mortality rates, and raise awareness about this patient group.

Method: Patient files of individuals aged 65 and older who were consulted in our hospital's emergency department and subsequently admitted to the general surgery service between 2021 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Data including age, gender, underlying diseases, additional illnesses, duration of stay in the intensive care unit, cause of mortality, and length of hospital stay were extracted from the patient's records. The collected data were analyzed statistically for comparisons.

Results: Data of 27 patients were accessed.these patients, 40.7% (n=11) were female, and 59.3% (n=16) were male. The average age of the patients was determined to be 74.81 years (ranging from 65 to 88). Thirteen patients, comprising 5 males and 8 females, were monitored in the intensive care unit. 6 patients experienced mortality, and all of them were those admitted to the intensive care unit. When comparing mortality rates based on gender, it was 18.8% in male patients and 27.3% in female patients. All 27 patients had at least one comorbidity . Patients who experienced mortality had at least two comorbidities. Twelve patients did not undergo surgery.

Conclisions: In the emergency assessment of geriatric patients, a prompt diagnosis should be made, considering comorbidities after diagnosis, and follow-up and treatments should be adjusted multidisciplinary for patients requiring intensive care or those to be monitored in regular rooms.
Stavovi zaposlenih o uvođenju i primeni veštačke inteligencije u sektoru za upravljanje ljudskim resursima
Authors: Dostanić Lea
Published: March 2024

U današnjem savremenom svetu poslovanja, kompanije imaju raznolike mogućnosti za rast i razvoj. Nekoliko kompanija za razvoj softvera nudi praktična i laka rešenja koja olakšavaju upravljanje svakodnevnim poslovnim zadacima. Svrha ovog istraživanje jeste da saznamo kako zaposleni doživljavaju veštačku inteligenciju i da li se osećaju dovoljno kompetentnim da se prilagode uslovima koji se stalno menjaju. Dakle, analiza je pokazala da učenje i prilagođavanje novim sistemima i tehnologiji ponekad može biti izazovno, čak i za mlađe generacije. Međutim, zaposleni su otvoreni za promene i voljni da uče, čak i kada im je proces prilagođavanja u početku težak. Naime, neophodno je zaposlenima pružiti odgovarajuće informacije o detaljima planiranih promena. Isto tako, važno je podeliti sa njima koje su to koristi od uvođenja ovih tehnologija kako za njih, tako i za kompaniju.
Uticaj veštačke inteligencije na obrazovanje
Authors: Stanić Milenko , Stanić Tamara
Published: March 2024

Razvoj modernih tehnologija doveo je i do razvoja veštačke inteligencije. Ove tehnologije su prisutne u svakom segment našeg života pa tako i u obrazovanju. Postoji mnoštvo različitih alata koji su zasnovani na veštačkoj inteligenciji. Ovi alati mogu biti od koristi profesorima u ocenjivanju i pripremanju predavanja, ali i studentima da lakše uče i savladaju gradivo.