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Dishwashers: Literature Review to Summarise the Multi-Dimensionality of Sustainable Production and Consumption
Authors: Venkatesh G.
Published: August 2022

An automatic dishwasher is a water-using, energy-demanding contraption with 40–50 different component parts fashioned out of different materials—metals and non-metals—which over the last 70 years has evolved in its role as a comfort-enhancing, convenience-providing, time-saving white good in the kitchen of the modern urban household, especially in the countries of the developed world. Its lifecycle, which spans about 12–13 years on average, lends itself to research in a variety of sustainability aspects—politico-legal/regulatory, economic, environmental, social and techno-functional—and fields—thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, acoustics, economics, chemistry, microbiology, materials science, design engineering, wastewater treatment, energy engineering, consumer behaviour, and, of late, sustainable consumption and production. The end goal of this review is to present the automatic dishwasher—almost ubiquitous and taken-for-granted in the western world these days—as a candidate for progressive research and development, resulting in its continued evolution. The author facilitates this by providing an overview of the different aspects of sustainability addressed by researchers thus far. It at once reinforces the importance of transdisciplinary research, finds answers to a clutch of ‘what’, ‘why’, ‘where’, ‘how’, ‘who’, and ‘when’ questions, and reminds us that improvement/s in one aspect must not undermine or thwart those in any of the others. It is the first of its kind, as far as the automatic dishwasher is concerned; it is a well-structured review of 84 peer-reviewed journal publications focusing on the dishwasher, accessed through Scopus and contacting researchers through ResearchGate, spanning the time period 1980–2021, originating in 21 countries (with Germany leading the pack, with 22% of the publications), and sourced from 63 different journals. Over a 16-year period between 1998 and 2014, both the energy use and water consumption of dishwashers decreased by well over 40%. Consumers in the USA, reportedly, are willing to pay up to 90% more for a higher-rated dishwasher. Interestingly, a publication from Germany states that manual dishwashing, if done in accordance with the Best Practice Tips (recommended by another German study), can have a 20% lower environmental footprint than automatic dishwashers.
Results on Univalent Functions Defined by q-Analogues of Salagean and Ruscheweh Operators
Authors: Amini Ebrahim , Fardi Mojtaba , Al-Omari Shrideh , Nonlaopon Kamsing
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we define and discuss properties of various classes of analytic univalent functions by using modified q-Sigmoid functions. We make use of an idea of Salagean to introduce the q-analogue of the Salagean differential operator. In addition, we derive families of analytic univalent functions associated with new q-Salagean and q-Ruscheweh differential operators. In addition, we obtain coefficient bounds for the functions in such new subclasses of analytic functions and establish certain growth and distortion theorems. By using the concept of the (q, δ)-neighbourhood, we provide several inclusion symmetric relations for certain (q, δ)-neighbourhoods of analytic univalent functions of negative coefficients. Various q-inequalities are also discussed in more details.
Adverse Events Associated with the Clinical Use of Bee Venom: A Review
Authors: Yoo Jaehee , Lee Gihyun
Published: August 2022

Bee venom is used to treat various diseases but can cause a tickling sensation and anaphylaxis during clinical treatment. Adverse events (AEs) associated with bee venom may vary depending on the dosage, method, route of administration, and the country, region, and user. We summarized the AEs of bee venom used in various ways, such as by the injection of extracts, venom immunotherapy (VIT), live bee stings, or external preparations. We conducted a search in eight databases up to 28 February 2022. It took one month to set the topic and about 2 weeks to set the search terms and the search formula. We conducted a search in advance on 21 February to see if there were omissions in the search terms and whether the search formula was correct. There were no restrictions on the language or bee venom method used and diseases treated. However, natural stings that were not used for treatment were excluded. A total of 105 studies were selected, of which 67, 26, 8, and 4 were on the injection of extracts, VIT, live bee stings, and external preparation, respectively. Sixty-three studies accurately described AEs, while 42 did not report AEs. Thirty-five randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were evaluated for the risk of bias, and most of the studies had low significance. A large-scale clinical RCT that evaluates results based on objective criteria is needed. Strict criteria are needed for the reporting of AEs associated with bee venom
Plant-Derived Type I Ribosome Inactivating Protein-Based Targeted Toxins: A Review of the Clinical Experience
Authors: Flavell David J. , Flavell Sopsamorn U.
Published: August 2022

Targeted toxins (TT) for cancer treatment are a class of hybrid biologic comprised of a targeting domain coupled chemically or genetically to a proteinaceous toxin payload. The targeting domain of the TT recognises and binds to a defined target molecule on the cancer cell surface, thereby delivering the toxin that is then required to internalise to an appropriate intracellular compartment in order to kill the target cancer cell. Toxins from several different sources have been investigated over the years, and the two TTs that have so far been licensed for clinical use in humans; both utilise bacterial toxins. Relatively few clinical studies have, however, been undertaken with TTs that utilise single-chain type I ribosome inactivating proteins (RIPs). This paper reviews the clinical experience that has so far been obtained for a range of TTs based on five different type I RIPs and concludes that the majority studied in early phase trials show significant clinical activity that justifies further clinical investigation. A range of practical issues relating to the further clinical development of TT’s are also covered briefly together with some suggested solutions to outstanding problems.
Acute Hematogenous Periprosthetic Hip Infection by Gemella morbillorum, Successfully Treated with Debridement, Antibiotics and Implant Retention: A Case Report and Literature Review of Osteoarticular Gemella morbillorum Infections
Authors: Pardo-Pol Albert , Pérez-Prieto Daniel , Alier Albert , Ilzarbe Lucas , Sorlí Lluïsa , Puig Lluis , Martínez-Díaz Santos , Gómez-Junyent Joan
Published: August 2022

Gemella morbillorum is a facultative anaerobic, catalase-negative and non-spore forming Gram-positive cocci. It can be found as part of the normal oropharyngeal flora, in the gastrointestinal tract and the female genital tract. However, it can be a causal agent of infections such as endocarditis, meningitis or brain abscesses, and very rarely can cause osteoarticular infections. Herein, a case report of an acute hematogenous prosthetic hip infection caused by Gemella morbillorum, successfully treated with a DAIR and beta-lactam antibiotic therapy, is presented. We provide a literature review of the other orthopedic-related infections caused by this microorganism.
Knowledge of International Standards for Tuberculosis Care among Private Non-NTP Providers in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Adepoju Victor Abiola , Oladimeji Kelechi Elizabeth , Adejumo Olusola Adedeji , Adepoju Oluwatoyin Elizabeth , Adelekan Ademola , Oladimeji Olanrewaju
Published: August 2022

Studies specifically evaluating tuberculosis knowledge among private non-NTP providers using the International Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ISTC) framework are scarce. We evaluated the knowledge of ISTC among private non-NTP providers and associated factors in urban Lagos, Nigeria. We performed a cross-sectional descriptive study using a self-administered questionnaire to assess different aspects of tuberculosis management among 152 non-NTP providers in Lagos, Nigeria. The association between the dependent variable (knowledge) and independent variables (age, sex, qualifications, training and years of experience) was determined using multivariate logistic regression. Overall, the median knowledge score was 12 (52%, SD 3.8) and achieved by 47% of the participants. The highest knowledge score was in TB/HIV standards (67%) and the lowest was in the treatment standards (44%). On multivariate analysis, being female (OR 0.3, CI: 0.1–0.6, p < 0.0001) and being a nurse (OR 0.2, CI: 0.1–0.4, p < 0.0001) reduced the odds of having good TB knowledge score, while having previously managed ≥100 TB patients (OR 2.8, CI: 1.1–7.2, p = 0.028) increased the odds of having good TB knowledge. Gaps in the knowledge of ISTC among private non-NTP providers may result in substandard TB patient care. Specifically, gaps in knowledge of standard TB regimen combinations and Xpert MTB/RIF testing stood out. The present study provides evidence for tailored mentorship and TB education among nurses and female private non-NTP providers.
Dark Matter in Supersymmetry
Authors: Heinemeyer Sven , Muñoz Carlos
Published: August 2022

Supersymmetry is a well-motivated theory for physics beyond the Standard Model. In particular, supersymmetric models can naturally possess dark matter candidates that can give rise to the measured dark matter content of the universe. We review several models that have been analyzed with regard to dark matter by groups based in Spain in recent years. These models include, in particular, the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM) and the ‘μ from ν’ Supersymmetric Standard Model (μνSSM) in various versions.
17β-Oestradiol Protects from Hepatitis C Virus Infection through Induction of Type I Interferon
Authors: Barbaglia Matteo Nazzareno , Harris James Michael , Smirnov Artem , Burlone Michela Emma , Rigamonti Cristina , Pirisi Mario , Minisini Rosalba , Magri Andrea
Published: August 2022

Background and Aims: Sex hormones are widely recognised to act as protective factors against several viral infections. Specifically, females infected by the hepatitis C virus display higher clearance rates and reduced disease progression than those found in males. Through modulation of particle release and spread, 17β-oestradiol controls HCV’s life cycle. We investigated the mechanism(s) behind oestrogen’s antiviral effect. Methods: We used cell culture-derived hepatitis C virus in in vitro assays to evaluate the effect of 17β-oestradiol on the innate immune response. Host immune responses were evaluated by enumerating gene transcripts via RT-qPCR in cells exposed to oestrogen in the presence or absence of viral infection. Antiviral effects were determined by focus-forming unit assay or HCV RNA quantification. Results: Stimulation of 17β-oestradiol triggers a pre-activated antiviral state in hepatocytes, which can be maintained for several hours after the hormone is removed. This induction results in the elevation of several innate immune genes, such as interferon alpha and beta, tumour necrosis factor, toll-like receptor 3 and interferon regulatory factor 5. We demonstrated that this pre-activation of immune response signalling is not affected by a viral presence, and the antiviral state can be ablated using an interferon-alpha/beta receptor alpha inhibitor. Finally, we proved that the oestrogen-induced stimulation is essential to generate an antiviral microenvironment mediated by activation of type I interferons. Conclusion: Resulting in viral control and suppression, 17β-oestradiol induces an interferon-mediated antiviral state in hepatocytes. Oestrogen-stimulated cells modulate the immune response through secretion of type I interferon, which can be countered by blocking interferon-alpha/beta receptor alpha signalling.
Flaviviridae Nonstructural Proteins: The Role in Molecular Mechanisms of Triggering Inflammation
Authors: Latanova Anastasia , Starodubova Elizaveta , Karpov Vadim
Published: August 2022

Members of the Flaviviridae family are posing a significant threat to human health worldwide. Many flaviviruses are capable of inducing severe inflammation in humans. Flaviviridae nonstructural proteins, apart from their canonical roles in viral replication, have noncanonical functions strongly affecting antiviral innate immunity. Among these functions, antagonism of type I IFN is the most investigated; meanwhile, more data are accumulated on their role in the other pathways of innate response. This review systematizes the last known data on the role of Flaviviridae nonstructural proteins in molecular mechanisms of triggering inflammation, with an emphasis on their interactions with TLRs and RLRs, interference with NF-κB and cGAS-STING signaling, and activation of inflammasomes.
Increased Production of Inflammatory Cytokines after Inoculation with Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Mice
Authors: Nakayama Tetsuo , Sawada Akihito , Ito Takeshi
Published: August 2022

Increasing numbers of patients with zoster were reported recently, and recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix®) was licensed using the AS01B adjuvant system. Although it induces highly effective protection, a high incidence of local adverse events (regional pain, erythema, and swelling) has been reported with systemic reactions of fever, fatigue, and headache. To investigate the mechanism of local adverse events, cytokine profiles were investigated in mice injected with 0.1 mL of Shingrix®. Muscle tissue and serum samples were obtained on days 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7, and at 2 and 4 weeks after the first dose. The second dose was given 4 weeks after the first dose and samples were obtained on days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14. IL-6 and G-CSF were detected in muscle tissues on day 1 of the first injection, decreased on day 3 and afterward, and enhanced production was demonstrated on day 1 of the second dose. In sera, the elevated levels of IL-6 were detected on day 1 of the first dose, and IL-10 was detected on day 1 with increased levels on day 3 of the first dose. IL-4 was detected in muscle tissue on day 1 of the second dose and IL-5 on day 1 of both the first and second doses. IFN-γ production was not enhanced in muscle tissue but increased in serum samples on day 1 of the first dose. These results in the mouse model indicate that the induction of inflammatory cytokines is related to the cause of adverse events in humans.
Flu Vaccination among Healthcare Professionals in Times of COVID-19: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior
Authors: Colaprico Corrado , Ricci Eleonora , Bongiovanni Andrea , Imeshtari Valentin , Barletta Vanessa India , Manai Maria Vittoria , Shaholli David , Marte Mattia , Serruto Pasquale , La Torre Giuseppe
Published: August 2022

The seasonal flu vaccine is the most important way to prevent influenza epidemics, so it is useful to increase the awareness of health professionals. The aim of our study is to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about flu vaccination among healthcare professionals in times of COVID-19. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out between November 2020 and April 2021. Participants were recruited in teaching hospital ‘Policlinico Umberto I’ of Rome. A survey of 24 questions about flu vaccination was administered, evaluating their knowledge, attitude, and practice about this topic. Results: 872 healthcare professionals were involved in the study (36.9% men, 63.1% women). More than 90% of the HCWs, especially physicians, recognize the importance of getting influenza vaccination: The main reasons for not getting vaccinated were fear of vaccine side effects (20.3%) and fear of the needle (6.4%). Nevertheless, 40.7% of the healthcare providers consider mandatory vaccination as unethical, especially if they work in low-intensity wards. Conclusion: a high percentage of healthcare workers agree with the importance of influenza vaccination and only a small percentage is still opposed. It is therefore important to continue to promote the influenza vaccination through communication and health education programs.
Vaccination for Monkeypox Virus Infection in Humans: A Review of Key Considerations
Authors: See Kay Choong
Published: August 2022

Monkeypox virus infection in humans (MVIH) is currently an evolving public health concern given that >3000 MVIH cases have been reported in >50 countries globally, and the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency on 23 July 2022. Adults (≥16 years old) usually have mild disease in contemporary studies, with a pooled case fatality rate of 0.03% (1/2941 cases). In comparison, poorer outcomes have been reported in children <16 years old (pooled case fatality rate 19% (4/21 cases)), immunocompromised patients, and pregnant women, with high rates of fetal demise in this group. Monkeypox-specific treatments include oral or intravenous tecovirimat, intravenous or topical cidofovir, oral brincidofovir, and vaccinia immunoglobulin, but the overall risk–benefit balance of monkeypox-specific treatment is unclear. Two effective vaccines exist for the prevention of MVIH: modified vaccinia Ankara and ACAM2000. Most probably, vaccination will be a key strategy for mitigating MVIH given the current rapid global spread of monkeypox, the existence of efficacious vaccines, and the uncertain risk–benefit profile of current antivirals. Priority groups for vaccination should include healthcare workers at high risk for occupational exposure, immunocompromised patients, and children. Vaccination strategies include pre-exposure vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis, and ring vaccination of close contacts.
Cellular and Humoral Immunity against Different SARS-CoV-2 Variants Is Detectable but Reduced in Vaccinated Kidney Transplant Patients
Authors: Thümmler Laura , Gäckler Anja , Bormann Maren , Ciesek Sandra , Widera Marek , Rohn Hana , Fisenkci Neslinur , Otte Mona , Alt Mira , Dittmer Ulf , Horn Peter A. , Witzke Oliver , Krawczyk Adalbert , Lindemann Monika
Published: August 2022

In kidney transplant (KTX) patients, immune responses after booster vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 are inadequately examined. We analyzed these patients a median of four months after a third/fourth vaccination and compared them to healthy controls. Cellular responses were analyzed by interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-2 (IL-2) ELISpot assays. Neutralizing antibody titers were assessed against SARS-CoV-2 D614G (wild type) and the variants alpha, delta, and omicron by a cell culture-based neutralization assay. Humoral immunity was also determined by a competitive fluorescence assay, using 11 different variants of SARS-CoV-2. Antibody ratios were measured by ELISA. KTX patients showed significantly lower SARS-CoV-2-specific IFN-γ responses after booster vaccination than healthy controls. However, SARS-CoV-2-specific IL-2 responses were comparable to the T cell responses of healthy controls. Cell culture-based neutralizing antibody titers were 1.3-fold higher in healthy controls for D614G, alpha, and delta, and 7.8-fold higher for omicron (p < 0.01). Healthy controls had approximately 2-fold higher concentrations of potential neutralizing antibodies against all 11 variants than KTX patients. However, more than 60% of the KTX patients displayed antibodies to variants of SARS-CoV-2. Thus, KTX patients should be partly protected, due to neutralizing antibodies to variants of SARS-CoV-2 or by cross-reactive T cells, especially those producing IL-2.
Global Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Pires Carla
Published: August 2022

Background: vaccine hesitancy is defined as a delay in the acceptance or refusal of vaccination, even though immunisation is a determinant in reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Aim: to identify and analyse the predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and/or hesitancy. Methods: a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Keywords: vaccine and (COVID or SARS) and (acceptance or acceptability or willingness or hesitancy or refusal) and (multivariate or regression) and (questionnaire or survey) and national. Databases/resources: PubMed, DOAJ, SciELO and b-on. Timeframe: March 2020–2022. Inclusion criteria: general population, questionnaire-based, calculation of a multivariate regression model and national studies. Quality assessment: application of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood institute (NHLBI) tool. Results: a total of 37 studies were selected, whose overall rate was fair. The most predominant predictors of vaccine hesitancy were a lower perceived risk of getting infected, a lower level of institutional trust, not being vaccinated against influenza, lower levels of perceived severity of COVID-19, or stronger beliefs that the vaccination would cause side effects or be unsafe. Discussion and conclusion: the identified predictors can be used to design tailored health policies and/or public health interventions, or to evaluate subjects’ vaccine hesitancy.
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Its Determinants among Migrants in Germany—Results of a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Führer Amand , Pacolli Latife , Yilmaz-Aslan Yüce , Brzoska Patrick
Published: August 2022

Vaccinations are a core element of infection control. Migrants have been reported to have low vaccination rates for many infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Still, determinants of migrants’ uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations are not sufficiently clear. The present study addresses this gap and examines the respective influence of three potential determinants: barriers to access, attitude towards vaccinations in general, and towards COVID-19 vaccines. The study uses a cross-sectional online survey among migrants in Germany. The questionnaire assessed the aforementioned determinants using standardized tools. Information on 204 individuals was available. The vaccination rate in the sample was 80%. Vaccinated as compared to unvaccinated respondents reported more often the absence of financial barriers (71% (95%CI: 64–73%) vs. 45% (95%CI: 28–63%)), short waiting times (51% (95%CI: 43–59%) vs. 22% (95%CI: 5–38%)), and the presence of a vaccination center close-by (91.5% (95%CI: 87–96%) vs. 69.7% (95%CI: 54–85%)). Concerning COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, the majority of respondents (68%) agreed that the vaccine is important. Unvaccinated respondents more often feared side effects, were convinced that the vaccine is not safe, and assumed that COVID-19 is not dangerous. Correspondingly, acceptance of vaccinations in general was higher among vaccinated respondents. In line with findings from previous studies, our survey found that all three determinants seem to influence migrants’ vaccination status while their overall vaccination rate was comparable to the general population. Hence, migration background per se does not sufficiently explain vaccine acceptance and further research is needed to identify subgroups of migrants that should be specifically addressed to increase their vaccination rate.
Are Economic Tools Useful to Manage Residential Water Demand? A Review of Old Issues and Emerging Topics
Authors: García-Valiñas María Ángeles , Suárez-Fernández Sara
Published: August 2022

The analysis of residential water demand has long attracted attention from researchers. However, the central topics at issue have evolved considerably, transitioning from estimating price and income elasticities to using experimental techniques that assess how to motivate households towards water conservation. In this literature review, we contribute to the existing literature by giving an updated overview of the state of the art in the central topics regarding residential water demand. Moreover, we present some interesting lines of research to be explored in the future. Thus, we first review some traditional key drivers of residential water demand. Second, we discuss the role of public policies when managing residential water demand, paying special attention to pricing tools. Next, we briefly review some of the methodological issues with respect to traditional econometrics and discuss related modeling. We then discuss the role of experimental designs and nudging on residential water use. Finally, we include a summary of the main literature findings, and close the discussion introducing some emerging and promising research topics.
A Data-Driven Dam Deformation Forecasting and Interpretation Method Using the Measured Prototypical Temperature Data
Authors: He Peng , Li Yueyang
Published: August 2022

Dam deformation is an intuitive and reliable monitoring indicator for dam structural response. With the increase in the service life of the project, the structural response and environmental quantity data collected by the structural health monitoring (SHM) system show a geometric growth trend. The traditional hydraulic-seasonal-time (HST) model shows poor performance in dealing with massive monitoring data due to the multidimensional data collinearity problem and the inaccurate temperature field simulations. To address these problems, this study proposes a data-driven dam deformation monitoring model for dealing with massive monitoring data based on the light gradient boosting tree (LGB) and Bayesian optimization (BO) algorithm. The proposed BO–LGB method can mine the underlying relationship between temperature changes and dam deformation instead of simple harmonic functions. Moreover, LGB is used to simulate the relationship between high-dimensional environmental quantity data and dam displacement changes, and the BO algorithm is used to determine the optimal hyperparameter selection of LGB based on massive monitoring data. A concrete dam in long-term service was used as the case study, and three typical dam displacement monitoring points were used for model training and validation. The experimental results have indicated that the method can properly consider the collinearity in variables, and has a good balance in modeling accuracy and efficiency when dealing with high-dimensional large-scale dam monitoring data. Moreover, the proposed method can explain the contribution difference between different input variables to select the factors with a more significant influence on modeling.
Effect of Changing the Shape and Size of Inlet Area of Grates on the Hydraulic Efficiency of Urban Rainstorm Drainage Systems
Authors: Fathy Ismail , Abdel-Aal Gamal M. , Fahmy Maha Rashad , Fathy Amira , Zeleňáková Martina , Abd-Elhamid Hany F. , Nassar Mohamed A.
Published: August 2022

Urban rainstorm drainage systems are used to collect the surface runoff from streets and other land surfaces through grate or curb openings that convey it to the drains. The quantity of surface runoff that is not discharged to the urban rainstorm drainage systems due to inadequate grate size or because the grate capacity is exceeded can cause flooding, immoderate hazards to drivers and pedestrians, and disrupt urban activities. This study aims to carry out experimental work to investigate the hydraulic efficiency of urban rainstorm drainage systems using different types of grates (shape and size of inlet area) for harvesting excess rainwater. Different grate shapes (five) with different inlet areas were investigated, as well as using three relative grate inlet areas (26%, 51%, and 64%). The results of the experimental work indicated that the best grate shape is the grate type 4 which provided the smallest reduction in discharge efficiency within 8.7%. The results specified that changing the size of the inlet area of grates from (26%) to (64%) has a significant impact on urban rainstorm drainage systems efficiency which decreased by 4%. In addition, the dimensional analysis principle with multi regression analysis were used to develop an empirical equation to compute the efficiency of urban rainstorm drainage systems. The relation between grate shapes and the relative inlet area with the efficiency of grate capture provides an indication to the decisionmakers to increase the time period for maintenance which will save the cost for further maintenance. The presented empirical equation can help decisionmakers for monitoring the current situation of grate blockage (relative grate inlet areas) and the corresponding efficiency. This study is beneficial for future road drainage system construction to avoid problems by assessing the performances of the current drainage systems and proposing mitigation measures to avoid improper functioning. Finally, this methodology can help to improve the efficiency of urban rainstorm drainage systems that can reduce the risks of urban floods.
The Impact of Energy Transition on the Geopolitical Importance of Oil-Exporting Countries
Authors: Salimi Mohsen , Amidpour Majid
Published: August 2022

With the changes that have taken place in energy-related technologies, the United States has been less affected by the geopolitical risks associated with the supply of fossil fuel energy resources, especially crude oil. When the price of oil is low, the geopolitical situation of U.S. energy contrasts with that of other oil-producing countries, which are facing financial pressure due to low oil prices and a high domestic energy demand. Many other countries have been supplying crude oil compared to half a century ago, reducing the strategic importance of major oil exporters, such as key OPEC members in the Persian Gulf. The shale oil revolution in the United States and the transition of energy in countries around the world to more sustainable energy sources, especially renewable energy, have reduced the importance of security in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf for U.S. politicians, which will be intensified in the future. Especially from the middle of the Carter administration period, U.S. politicians saw the security of the Arab states of the Persian Gulf as a prerequisite for securing energy supplies for the U.S. economy, but that has changed. Despite the disruption of Russia’s fossil fuel energy supply, as one of the main energy suppliers, due to sanctions from February 2022, the global energy carriers’ prices are relatively under control. Energy transition is one of the main contributors to lowering the impact of fossil fuel energy supply disruptions on the global economy.
A Bibliometric Analysis of World Issues—Social, Political, Economic, and Environmental Dimensions
Authors: To Wai-Ming
Published: August 2022

Globalization has taken place for several decades and the world has become a connected place. As researchers are on the frontline to explore world (or global) issues, it is crucial to understand what research has been done and what the emerging topics relating to social, political, economic, and environmental dimensions are. This study investigates the trend and emerging topics of world (or global) issues using a bibliometric approach. A literature search using Scopus identified 1201 related documents, including journal articles, review articles, conference articles, books, and book chapters published during the period 1975–2022. Bibliometric data were analyzed using Scopus tools and VOSviewer software. Results show that the number of publications on world (or global) issues has increased over the last five decades, particularly after 2001. Two major streams of research were identified based on co-occurrence of keywords. They were “sustainable development and climate change”, and “environmental protection, economics, and politics”. Additionally, corporate social responsibility, governance approach, and COVID-19 were identified as emerging keywords in recent years.
Directions for further development of accounting for intangible assets
Authors:   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod”, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Druzhilovskaya T.Y.
Published: August 2022

Intangible assets occupy an increasingly significant place in the activities of organizations of various forms of ownership and various industries (including healthcare). This sets the task of developing accounting regulations that would ensure the formation of complete and reliable information about intangible assets. Currently, the accounting of intangible assets of commercial organizations and non-profit organizations that do not belong to the public sector is regulated by PBU 14/2007 “Accounting for intangible assets”. At the same time, the adopted Program for the further reform of Russian accounting provides for the adoption of a new FSB “Intangible Assets” for commercial organizations and non-profit organizations that do not belong to the public sector. In order to implement this Program, the Accounting Development Fund “National Non-State Accounting Regulator “Accounting Methodological Center” (Foundation “NRBU “BMC”) developed and published for discussion the FSBU Draft “Intangible Assets”. The innovations of this Project are analyzed in this article. The Russian Accounting Standards Reform Program aims at further convergence of Russian Federal Accounting Standards (FSBU) with IFRS regulations. In this regard, it is of interest to study the degree of convergence of the regulations of the FSBU Project “Intangible Assets” with the regulations of IAS 38 “Intangible Assets”. The research methods were comparison, analysis, synthesis, grouping method, systemic and logical approaches. As a result of the study, the article identified and substantiated aspects of greater proximity of the regulations of the FSBU Project “Intangible Assets” to the regulations of IFRS (IAS) 38 in comparison with the regulations of PBU 14/2007, as well as such issues of accounting for intangible assets, for which the FSBU Project “Intangible Assets” differs from IAS 38.
New program for the FAS development and the main changes in the rules of Russian accounting for non-state sector organizations
Authors:   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod”, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Druzhilovskaya E.S.
Published: August 2022

The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation approved a new program for the development of Federal Accounting Standards (FAS) for organizations in the non-state sector (including healthcare organizations in this sector) for 2022–2026. This program involves making adjustments to certain already existing standards, as well as the creation and approval of a number of FAS that make significant changes to the Russian accounting of the above organizations. The drafts of some of these FAS have already been prepared, and one of the federal standards planned by this program has already been practically adopted. The main changes in the rules of Russian accounting that are awaiting organizations in the non-state sector (including healthcare organizations in this sector) in connection with the release of the above program and the FAS stipulated by it, are analyzed in this article. The following methods were used in the course of the research: analysis and synthesis, comparison, grouping method, analogy method, systematic approach, logical approach. As a result of the research, the main stages of updating the FAS system and the relevant domestic accounting rules of the above organizations were identified, as well as the most important changes in these rules were identified and systematized. The results of the analysis of future changes in Russian accounting rules presented in this article will help modern organizations in the non-state sector (including healthcare organizations in this sector) prepare in advance for such changes and make it much easier to go through the process of transition to new federal standards.
Violencia De Género en Perú y la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria
Authors: Candiotti Paredes Luz Amparo , Ludeña Manco Diego Conrado , Ludeña González Gerardo Francisco
Published: August 2022

La violencia de genero está impregnada en la realidad social en Perú, sobre todo en los niveles económicos y sociales donde prima la pobreza, la miseria, el hambre, la enfermedad, la fuerte desigualdad en la distribución del ingreso y la discriminación en sus múltiples formas (racial, de clase, de edad, por la orientación sexual, por la nacionalidad y por la pertenencia étnica), son expresiones de la violencia estructural presente en la sociedad actual. El objetivo fue describir el enfoque de género sin ninguna diferencia entre el sexo masculino y femenino para así tener igualdad de oportunidades reduciendo la violencia familiar y el subsecuente feminicidio que tiende a su incremento. Se concluye que, las Universidades tienen la responsabilidad conjunta con la sociedad, de difundir la igualdad de condiciones entre las personas de uno y otro sexo, conforme lo estipula los tratados de derechos humanos y la Constitución política del Perú por una sociedad con justicia social y equilibrada.
El desafío de la adherencia al tratamiento de la Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 durante la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Manríquez-Robles Diego
Published: August 2022

Señor Editor, La salud mental en Chile se ha deteriorado de manera considerable a partir de la pandemia por SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). Actualmente, los problemas de salud mental se extienden al 24% de la población chilena, una situación epidemiológica que de forma progresiva ha profundizado el estado de gravedad de la salud en el país. De esta manera, al examinar sintomatología psicosocial reportada por quienes padecen enfermedades crónicas a través del transcurso de la crisis sanitaria (1), tales como la Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 (DM2), ha sido cada vez más evidente que no existe salud sin salud mental.(...)
Las ambigüedades de la participación: Demóstenes e Isócrates en torno a la democracia y los honores cívicos
Authors: Nuñez Javier
Published: August 2022

Los rasgos participativos de la polis griega han sido usualmente vinculados a un potencial igualitario al interior de su cuerpo cívico. El artículo aborda cómo en los discursos de Isócrates y Demóstenes –oradores de posiciones políticas opuestas– pueden reconocerse rasgos ambiguos de la participación en la ciudad griega, que actualizaba asimetrías al interior del cuerpo ciudadano a través de modalidades segmentadas y honores cívicos. El tránsito de una definición de la democracia opuesta a las oligarquías a otra que la asemejaba a regímenes cívicos contrapuestos a gobiernos personales daría cuenta de cómo la participación en la polis guardaba relaciones ambiguas respecto a las asimetrías sociales, recibiendo representaciones diferenciadas, aunque emparentadas, en cada orador.
De la gentilitas a la fidelitas en la prédica de Máximo de Turín (…398-…423). Ulteriores consideraciones a partir del sermón XXXIII
Authors: Noce Esteban
Published: August 2022

En el curso de los últimos años hemos evidenciado que Máximo de Turín empleó los términos gentilis y paganus para referir a dos entidades no solo diversas, sino incluso opuestas en sus características principales: en tanto que el autor consideraba pagani a quienes habían conocido y rechazado el cristianismo, mereciendo por ello la condena eterna, denominaba gentiles a aquellos que, ignorando aún la nueva fe, experimentaban una existencia secular signada por la ignorancia y el sufrimiento. Esta última condición, sin embargo, podía ser superada en caso de que el individuo se mostrase dispuesto a devenir christianus atravesando un proceso de depuración espiritual administrado por la Iglesia. El objetivo de este trabajo es profundizar nuestro conocimiento acerca del modo en que Máximo concebía el proceso que permitía superar la gentilitas y devenir fidelis. En base al análisis del sermón XXXIII, procuraremos evidenciar que el paso de la gentilitas a la fidelitas requería, junto a aquella fase depurativa, una posterior instancia atributiva, desarrollada por el autor a partir de la figura del fermentum y la farina.
A Taxonomic Reevaluation of the South American Myosotis Species Described by José Arechavaleta
Authors: Mendoza-Díaz Nidia , Bonifacino José M. , Díaz Marina , Flores-Olvera Hilda
Published: August 2022

In Flora Uruguaya, José Arechavaleta described two Uruguayan species of Myosotis L. (Boraginaceae) that I. M. Johnston later placed within Antiphytum DC. ex Meisn. Johnston considered M. uruguayensis Arechav. to be a doubtful species that was probably in Antiphytum, apparently nearest to A. cruciatum (Cham.) DC., whereas he treated M. berroi Arechav. as a synonym of A. stoechadifolium (Cham.) DC. We studied the type specimens and protologues of these two names in Myosotis. We conclude that M. berroi belongs to Antiphytum but is not conspecific with A. stoechadifolium based on eremocarp features, such as pericarp ornamentation and size, together with shorter leaves. We provide an updated circumscription and distribution, publish the new combination A. berroi (Arechav.) N. Mend. & Flores Olv., and clarify the type. A taxonomic key for the South American species of Antiphytum is provided. Myosotis uruguayensis does not belong to Antiphytum due to its shallowly divided calyx entirely covering the immature eremocarps; it retains its uncertain taxonomic status due to the scanty and immature original material and inadequate protologue.
Voices from the War
Authors: Johnston Sarah
Published: August 2022

In August 1940, three New Zealand radio broadcasters set sail on an army troop ship from Wellington. They were bound for Egypt, where the New Zealand armed forces were part of the British Empire’s push to drive the German and Italian armies out of North Africa and the Middle East. With them was a mobile recording van, equipped to capture on lacquer discs the voices and sounds of New Zealanders at war, and send those re-cordings back home for radio broadcasts on the other side of the world.

For the next five years, the Mobile Broadcasting Unit recorded interviews and reports about the fighting and the day-to-day business of war, as well as thousands of simple messages home from servicemen, and a few women. Today, the 1600 surviving Mobile Unit discs form part of the sound archives of Radio New Zealand, held by audiovisual archive Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.

In this article the author will outline the history of the Mobile Units and the context in which they worked. She will also describe on-going work to identify the speakers heard in their recordings and make this collection more discoverable and accessible to researchers. Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is currently digitising the collection and preservation archivist Sandy Ditchburn will describe some of the challenges she has encoun-tered in capturing sound from the 80-year-old lacquer discs.
Les pibes del barrio y las chicas de la placita
Authors:   , Rojas Eliana Belén
Published: August 2022

Esta Tesis de Maestría se sitúa en el ámbito de las infancias y los géneros. El proceso de investigación se centra en explorar, reflexionar y analizar la intersección entre ambas temáticas mencionadas, a partir de un estudio de caso del Colectivo Piedra, Papel y Tijera (en adelante PPyT), en el barrio El Carmen de la localidad de Berisso, durante el período 2016-2017. El análisis es construido desde una perspectiva de género, feminista, intrageneracional e intergeneracional, posicionamiento que desde una lectura interseccional revela la trama relacional del sistema de dominación múltiple (con foco en la estructura de dominación patriarcal y adultocéntrica), y su consecuente incidencia en la reproducción de estereotipos, mandatos y roles genéricos en las infancias. El trabajo de investigación se propone describir las características que asume la referida intersección, a partir de la experiencia de trabajo territorial con niñes iniciada por PPyT. Para ello, se partirá de recuperar los sentipensamientos de les niñes participantes de los talleres llevados adelante por la referida organización, perspectiva de trabajo que concibe a les pibes como sujetes protagonistas de sus vidas, territorios, experiencias organizacionales, y disputa la construcción de un conocimiento colonialista y adultocéntrico. Partiendo de entender que las desigualdades de géneros comienzan desde las niñeces, se torna necesario visibilizar y analizar la vehiculización de imágenes-modelos de género tramadas desde una lógica hegemónica, aportar a la construcción de conocimiento sobre dicha problemática, y compartir lecturas reflexivas y herramientas teórico metodológicas políticas con miras a la construcción de infancias libres y autónomas.
Social Perspective Taking: A Professional Development Induction to Improve Teacher- Student Relationships and Student Learning
Authors: Gehlbach Hunter , Mascio Bryan , McIntyre Joe
Published: August 2022

When teachers struggle to understand students’ thoughts, feelings, and motivations, theteacher-student relationship typically suffers. Better social perspective taking—understandingthe thoughts, feelings, and motivations of others—should facilitate these relationships. In thispreregistered field experiment, teachers (N=105) from a K-9 charter school network participatedin a new social perspective taking induction aimed at helping them better understand their mostperplexing students. Regression analyses showed that the induction caused treatment teachers toput more effort into understanding these students (Cohen’s d = 0.51) and perceive more positive(Cohen’s d = 0.41), and less negative (Cohen’s d = -0.52) relationships with these students.Meanwhile, students of treatment teachers perceived more positivity in their relationships withtheir teachers (Cohen’s d = 0.82) and obtained higher course competency scores (akin togrades)—Cohen’s d = 0.45. This preregistered study complements exploratory, laboratory-basedstudies with empirical evidence from real world classroom settings. Implications of this researchcenter on the promise of social perspective taking to improve teacher-student relationships andother important student outcomes.
Autoeficácia, mindfulness e autocompaixão
Authors: Pereira Mara Dantas , Silva Joilson Pereira da
Published: August 2022

O objetivo deste estudo foi refletir as possíveis interlocuções entre autoeficácia, mindfulness e autocompaixão em Psicologia Positiva na educação superior. Neste trabalho, a discussão se deu da seguinte forma: (i) autoeficácia de Albert Bandura à Psicologia Positiva; (ii) mindfulness em Psicologia Positiva: da tradição à ciência do bem-estar; (iii) autocompaixão em Psicologia Positiva: sob a ótica de Kristin Neff; (iv) possíveis interlocuções entre autoeficácia, mindfulness e autocompaixão em Psicologia Positiva na educação superior; e (v) considerações finais. Nos estudos encontrados para inclusão nesta revisão narrativa, foram relatados que autoeficácia, mindfulness e autocompaixão, sob o olhar da Psicologia Positiva, são fatores protetivos diante do adoecimento psicológico e promotores de um melhor desempenho acadêmico em estudantes universitários. Com isso, entende-se que são construtos imprescindíveis para o gerenciamento e enfrentamento das dificuldades acadêmicas que favorecem o bom ajustamento psicológico em alunos no ensino superior.
Studi Gaya Kepemimpinan Situasional (Situational Leadership Model Hersey-Blanchard) pada Rumah Makan Padang Se-Kabupaten Sleman D.I.Y
Authors: Darmawan Surya , Roselini Bella Thalia
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan gaya kepemimpinan situasional beserta keterampilan situasional pada pemimpin di rumah makan Padang se-Kabupaten Sleman D. I. Yogyakarta. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan pemilihan narasumber (responden) melalui teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan data primer melalui wawancara terstruktur, observasi, dan dokumentasi terhadap sebelas narasumber (responden) rumah makan Padang di wilayah Kabupaten Sleman. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan naratif deskriptif dengan metode Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menerangkan bahwa terdapat ketidaksesuaian penerapan gaya kepemimpinan situasional Hersey-Blanchard dengan tingkat kesiapan pengikut. Pimpinan rumah makan Padang se-Kabupaten Sleman kategori menengah cenderung bergaya kepemimpinan selling/coaching (S2) dan delegating (S4). Sedangkan rumah makan Padang kategori besar cenderung menerapkan gaya kepemimpinan partisipasi/supporting (S3). Kesiapan pengikut rumah makan Padang cenderung berada pada tingkat kesiapan yang tinggi (R4).