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WITHDRAWN: Effect of Different Methods of Training in Body Composition and Lipid Profile in Occupational Men
Authors: Zin Marjiana Angela , da Costa Gisele Maria Tonin , Zaar Andrigo
Published: March 2024

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The Effect of Zeitgeber (Fasting and Exercise) on Phase Advance Blood Glucose Circadian Rhythms in Endurance Athletes
Authors: Boukelia Boukhemis , Sabba Abdelhakim , Fogarty Mark
Published: March 2024

Objectives: Fasting is usually associated with changes in the metabolic, psychological and physiological responses of athletes; advancing and/or delaying their biological clock and therefore, affecting their sport performance. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Ramadan fasting on blood glucose level, mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR) and skin temperature in 11 experienced endurance athletes. Methods: The study was conducted during the third and fourth weeks of Ramadan (26 May - 24 June 2017). Eleven northwest African male endurance runners volunteered to participate in this study (mean ± SD: Age 32 ± 8 years, mass 64 ± 5 kg, and height 1.72 ± 0.05 cm). All participants regularly trained between 18:00 - 19:00; aiming to complete their training close to the time of breaking of fast to allow for rapid rehydration and avoiding any health complications. Blood finger-pricking, blood pressure (BP), HR and skin temperature samples were taken every 2 hours over a 24-hour period during the 3rd or 4th weeks of Ramadan. Data were analysed using a two-way repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni-adjusted post hoc tests. Results: A clear within-day variation was revealed in blood glucose concentrations and HR (P < 0.05). Blood glucose concentration variation was directly associated with exercise and food intake but significant peaks were also observed prior to breaking fast. These peaks corresponded to the start of athlete’s usual daily routine and suggest the athletes were able to phase advance blood glucose circadian rhythms. Conclusions: The data presented demonstrates the combination of exercise and fasting phase shifted and adjusted the blood glucose concentration to start rising prior to training session.
Acute and Chronic Effects of Physical Activity on Emerging Risk Factors of Heart Attack in Overweight Men
Authors: Jafari Mohsen , Bizheh Nahid , Ebrahimi Atri Ahmad , Fathi Aralloo Sahar
Published: March 2024

Background: Homocysteine, fibrinogen and C-reactive protein (CRP) are three independent factors that independently and strongly predict the cardiovascular risks. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic responses of these cardiovascular risk factors following physical activity in overweight healthy inactive middle-aged men. Methods: The subjects included 21 healthy inactive men that were assigned into two groups of experimental (N = 11) and control (N = 10). The exercise protocol consisted of circuit resistance exercise (one session protocol) with intensity of 35% of 1RM; endurance training protocol lasting for 12 weeks (three sessions a week) and running exercise with intensity of 75% to 85% of maximum heart rate. Blood samplings were taken in pretest and posttest. The data was used using paired and independent samples t-test were used for statistical analysis of data. Results: The results indicated that there was a significant increase in homocysteine and CRP following circuit resistance exercise (P ≤ 0.05) while no significant change was found in fibrinogen in experimental group after exercise (P > 0.05). Additionally, the levels of CRP and homocysteine were significantly decreased after three months of aerobic exercises, (P ≤ 0.05) however no significant change of fibrinogen was observed (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Although it seems that atherogenic inflammatory processes are more sensitive to exercise than coagulatory processes in inactive middle-aged men, more researches are needed for crucial decisions.
Mulheres pela Primatologia: a Brazilian social movement promoting women in science and primate conservation
Authors: Bello Marianne , Oliveira Priscila Carmo , De la Fuente María Fernanda , Vieira Laura Romano , Souza Milena Bezerra , Cezar Adrielle Marins , Monteiro Fernanda Oliveira Silva , Albuquerque Jessika Gabriel , Bellon Patricia Palmeira , Testa Mikaelly Frasson , Hirano Zelinda Maria Braga , Castro Carla Soraia Soares , Guidi Raiane Santos
Published: March 2024

Mulheres pela Primatologia (Women for Primatology) is a Brazilian social movement in support of women in science and the conservation of non-human primates. Activities occur through collaborative and interdisciplinary communication of women scientists of different ages, regions and origins. The objectives of the movement are to discuss gender equity, encourage representation in science, emphasize the importance of women’s role in primatology, and inspire other women to enter into scientific careers. The movement’s activities began in June 2021 with the creation of an Instagram profile that published information about women in science, primates, the representation of women, the history of women in primatology, interviews with distinguished primatologists, and events, among others. The activities presented here were developed between June 2021 and August 2022. As of August 2022, the profile @mulherespelaprimatologia had 2,349 followers, 126 publications and 2,044 comments, reaching 8,645 accounts, with 5,479 interactions recorded. Mulheres pela Primatologia is linked to the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots’ international network. In March 2022, the Youtube channel was created to broadcast three online events, with both young and established primatologists. The Guia Primatólogas do Brasil (Guide to Brazilian Women Primatologists) was created to democratize access to contact with women primatologists working in Brazil as advisors in graduate programs. The first edition of the guide featured 25 primatologists whose areas of expertise are behavior, ecology, conservation, physiology, ethnozoology, genetics, and environmental education. The performance and actions of Mulheres pela Primatologia have resulted in diverse products that range from scientific dissemination to support and encouragement for young primatologists, reinforcing women’s empowerment in primatology.
Assessment of black and gold howler monkey (Alouatta caraya, Humboldt, 1812) populations in two new study sites in northeastern Argentina
Authors: Jouliá Rodrigo Bay , Quijano Florencia R. , Kowalewski Martín M.
Published: March 2024

Alouatta caraya has the southernmost distribution of the howler monkeys. While information about most populations remains limited, the forests this species inhabits are being altered continuously. We present data about populations of A. caraya from two new study sites in northeastern Argentina: the “Laguna Oca” Biosphere Reserve (RLO) (26°14'S, 58°10'W), and the “Las Lomas” Private Reserve (RLL) (27°23'S, 58°22'W). We conducted censuses along roads within forest patches in both areas to find groups of A. caraya, counting all visible individuals, and classifying them by sex and age. We found only mixed sex groups in both areas, with a density of 1.12 individuals/ha in RLO and 2.05 individuals/ ha in RLL. At other study sites in Argentina, A. caraya population densities vary from 0.11 to 3.25 individuals/ha, where forest continuity may be important in determining densities. Maintaining long-term study sites of A. caraya across different habitats will allow comparative analyses to explore the underlying mechanisms of behavioral, ecological, and demographic variability.
The Funding of Education and The Country's Overall Economic Growth in Central Asia
Authors: Hamid Waqas
Published: March 2024

This study aims to provide the groundwork for further investigations into the relationship between educational expenditures and economic growth. This investigation lends credence to earlier conclusions about the amount of money spent by the federal government on education. Both the state governments and the federal government make financial contributions to education; nevertheless, the federal government's planned and operational expenditures employ their resources in a distinct manner. Since our country has had terrible rankings for a number of years and has never even cracked the top ten, one of the most crucial concerns about the money that the government spends on education is: where does it go? This indicates that not enough human capital (HC), which is beneficial to the economy, the people, and the environment, is developed via education expenditure (ECNG). Through the use of EduEx, the purpose of this study was to establish a connection between ECNG and government education funding. According to the findings of this study, EduEx variables at all three levels of education (primary, secondary, and postsecondary) reveal a distinct cointegration link (as shown in the estimated Models 1 and 2). The years 1993 through 2017 are covered in this list of facts. The projected VECM indicates that the benefits of EDuEx operations and development education spending on ECNG won't become obvious for quite some time. According to the findings of this research, ECNG is impacted by the percentage of Uzbeks who have completed postsecondary education. The majority of Uzbekistan's working population has at least a bachelor's degree. The percentage of the working population that has at least some secondary education is unusually high
THE ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF TOURISM IN ASIA
Authors: Ahmad Aljumah
Published: March 2024

This study aims to observe short and long run association of selected macroeconomic variables and tourism with economic growth. This research particularly emphasizes to perform and analyze triangular Granger relationships between variables and Granger causality test under VECM. Besides tourism variables, the current research also intends to propose a few macroeconomic variables, such as, exports, human capital and physical capital as the control variables, for determining the nature of causality of these variables with economic growth. Although, limited studies are available regarding government tourism expenditure and tourism receipts under neoclassical exports and growth model however, the available empirical findings are mixed and inconclusive. The time series data of 28 years from 1989 to 2017 is used for the analysis purpose. As the economy grows, all the gross domestic product (GDP) components, such as human and physical capital, government spending, and exports also expand. With time, these variables exhibit some upward moving patterns. Tourism receipts are found to have bidirectional causality with economic growth in Thailand in the long run. Granger causality from economic growth to physical capital is also found in the short run, suggesting that Thailand should strive to achieve robust economic growth in the first place in the short run. In general, though the study does not differentiate the value of capital stock between private and public sectors, the study is able to obtain a fairly reliable measure of the trend in fixed investment in Thailand
Systemic Risk and Tail Risk of Fintech Firms During Covid 19: A Case of Southeast Asian Economy
Authors: Abdelsalam Mohammed Khalifa , Sajid Hamza
Published: March 2024

The main goal of this research is to compare the tail risk faced by Thai financial technology firms with the systemic risk experienced by financial technology companies in Thailand. During the COVID-19 outbreak, it was also investigated how the effects of tail risk and systemic risk affected Thailand's financial technology businesses. During COVID-19, the number of individuals using financial applications online surged drastically, giving clear proof of the sector's stratospheric ascent. During the same time period, the number of people using cryptocurrency apps increased dramatically. This study is the inaugural examination of its kind, investigating the interplay between tail risk, systemic risk, and Fintech, utilizing data from a sample representative of the Thai economy. Our study primarily centers on the financial technology sector, with the data for Fintech companies being computed for the periods between December 2019 and February 2022. Fintech businesses in Thailand look through the theoretical lens provided by the extreme value theory when calculating the tail risk of their portfolios. The fall in the value of technology businesses has given rise to the idea of establishing a significant number of financial technology companies located in Thailand. A lengthier and more widespread dispersion is consistent with an exponential growth of fintech businesses in Thailand during the course of the COVID-19 time period. Some businesses within our sample exhibit notably short tails, indicating a heightened susceptibility to adverse events, particularly during the COVID-19 period. The results indicate that the global technology index during COVID-19 is reliant on the systemic risk posed by Fintech. It's possible that these outcomes might be attributed to the large growth in customer bases seen by FinTech businesses during COVID-19. Fintech companies in Thailand saw significant growth during the epidemic of swine flu. The current research is among the first of its type when it comes to grasping the issues of tail risk and systemic risk in fintech enterprises in Thailand. This development is highly beneficial for policymakers, financial experts, and academics, as it facilitates a deeper comprehension of these issues.
Impact of Digital Finance on New Venture Performance Along with the Moderating Role of Entrepreneurial Finance and Risk Management
Authors: Ahmed Asmara , Ali Afshan
Published: March 2024

This research seeks to unravel the influence of digital finance on the performance of emerging ventures and delve into the moderating roles of risk management and entrepreneurial finance in shaping this dynamic relationship. This study tried to answer the question if digital finance plays a role in enhancing the performance of new ventures and whether entrepreneurial finance and risk management moderate this relation. The data used in our study is primary data, collected directly from the respondents through a structured questionnaire using convenience sampling techniques. The sampling unit were managers, owners, and employees of new ventures. The sample size was 370 individuals. A partial least square tool is used to analyze the data. Confirmatory factor analysis is conducted in which reliability and validity are examined by composite reliability, Cronbach alpha, AVE, and discriminant validity were measured using heterotrait-monotrait ratio. PLS structural model was used to investigate the relationship between variables. The study outcomes unveiled a noteworthy positive correlation between digital finance and the performance of new ventures. Additionally, a significant and positive association between entrepreneurial finance and new venture performance emerged, while an analogous positive relationship between risk management and new venture performance was also evident upon data analysis. Furthermore, risk management and entrepreneurial finance also play a moderating role between new venture performance and digital finance. This study will contribute to filling the gap in the literature and will help the researchers, teachers, students, and practitioners to better understand the direct impact of digital finance, entrepreneurial finance, and risk management and moderating effect of entrepreneurial finance and risk management on new venture performance. Practical implications of the study are that the study will help practitioners of newly initiated businesses to place importance on implementing each of the variables while running the business. The higher success rate of new ventures will motivate more people to start a new business and help to improve the economy. The cross-sectional design of the study, coupled with the utilization of a convenient sampling technique and a restricted sample size, introduces certain constraints and limitations to our research.
Intellectual Fortress: Mastering IP Law Strategies
Authors: Pasupuleti Murali Krishna
Published: March 2024

Abstract: In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and increasingly competitive global markets, intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a critical asset for businesses and individuals alike. The ability to effectively navigate IP law is not merely advantageous—it's essential for protecting innovations, maintaining competitive advantage, and fostering sustainable growth. "Intellectual Fortress: Mastering IP Law Strategies" provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing effective IP strategies. This chapter begins by laying the foundational knowledge of IP rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. It then explores strategic IP planning, emphasizing the integration of IP considerations into overall business strategy and product development from the outset. Detailed guidance on patent strategy, copyright and trademark best practices, and the protection of trade secrets is provided to help readers build their Intellectual Fortress. The chapter also navigates through the complexities of IP portfolio management, enforcement and defense tactics, licensing, monetization opportunities, and common pitfalls to avoid. Real-world case studies highlight successful IP strategy implementations and landmark IP litigation, offering valuable lessons and insights. Looking forward, the chapter addresses emerging trends in IP law, such as the impact of blockchain technology and AI on IP management and protection. "Intellectual Fortress: Mastering IP Law Strategies" empowers readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of IP law, encouraging continuous learning and adaptation in the face of evolving legal and technological landscapes. Keywords/Index Terms: Intellectual Property (IP) Law,IP Strategies,Patent Strategy,Copyright and Trademarks,Trade Secrets,IP Portfolio Management,IP Enforcement and Defense,Licensing and Monetization,IP Litigation Case Studies,Emerging Trends in IP Law,Blockchain Technology and IP,Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IP,Global IP Protection,IP Audits and Open Innovation and IP.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN MODEL ELICITING ACTIVITIES (MEAs) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN REPRESENTASI MATEMATIS SISWA
Authors: Muhammad Fatonah  , Nursakiah
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine whether there is an influence of Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs) on students' mathematical representation ability. This type of research is a quasi-experiment involving two groups that are given different treatments. The population of this study was grade XI students of SMA Islam Terpadu Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar and two classes were selected by cluster random sampling as research samples, namely class XI IPA 1 and XI IPA 2. Class XI IPA 1 as an experimental class taught using Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs), while class XI IPA 2 as a control class taught using conventional learning. The research instruments used were observation sheets for learning implementation, observation sheets on student activities, and tests on students' mathematical representation abilities. The data that has been collected using these instruments is analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that: (1) students' mathematical representation ability after being taught using Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs) was in the less category, namely 34.5786 out of an ideal score of 100, (2) students' mathematical representation ability after being taught using conventional learning was in the low category, which was 8.7636 out of an ideal score of 100, (3) the increase in students' mathematical representation ability after being taught using Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs) is in the low category, which is 0.170, (4) the increase in students' mathematical representation ability after being taught using conventional learning is in the less category, which is 0.0669. The results of inferential statistical analysis show that: (1) with the Mann-Whitney Test test it can be said that there is a significant difference between the mathematical representation ability score parameters of grade XI science students taught using the Eliciting Aivities Model and the mathematical representation ability score parameters of grade XI science students taught using conventional learning, (2) with the Mann-Whitney Test test, it can be said that there is no significant difference between the parameter of increasing the mathematical representation ability of grade XI science students taught using the Eliciting Aivities Model and the parameter of increasing the mathematical representation ability of grade XI science students taught using conventional learning. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that there is no influence of Model Eliciting Activities (MEAs) on students' mathematical representation ability.
The Influence of Family, Peers and Brand Image on the Decision to Study at Universitas Mahkota Tricom Unggul
Authors: Sihombing Ester Hervina , Honkley Tony , Tambunan Debora , Nasib Nasib , Husni Calysta Thedrica
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the role of family, the influence of peers and brand image on the decision to study at Universitas Mahkota Tricom Unggul. The population in the research is all students at the Medan Budisatrya Private Vocational School in the 2022-2023 academic year, totaling 100 people, while the sampling technique uses saturated sampling results, which means the entire population can be used as a research sample of 100 people. This type of research is quantitative research. Quantitative research is research that aims to determine the degree of relationship and pattern/form of influence between two or more variables, where with this research a theory will be built that functions to explain, predict and control a phenomenon. From the results of this research, it can be seen that campus promotions should also attract family interest so that they can influence someone in deciding to study at a university. The influence of peers also needs to be considered. This is also related to the experience of a person or alumni who experienced studying at a campus or college. Brand image also influences individual decisions in choosing to study at a campus or college at Universitas Mahkota Tricom Unggul.
Lingkungan Budaya, Politik Dan Hukum Global
Authors: Suhairi Suhairi , Suri Dian Mei , Nasution Khairunnisak , Ritonga Nurul Amelia Pratiwi , Anandani Thalia
Published: March 2024

This article discusses everything related to the global cultural, political and legal environment. In running the economy, every country has rules that must be understood by everyone who carries out trading activities. This article aims to provide readers with understanding and insight regarding the quite complex dynamics of the cultural, political and legal environment at the global level. In understanding political and legal policies at the global level, this article provides an understanding related to global level policies
Membaca Ulang Narasi Garam dan Terang (Matius 5:13-16) Sebagai Gagasan Berperilaku Pemuda Kristen di Era Milenial
Authors: Singgih Prastawa  , Sefian Bintang Pangestuti
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah mendapat pemahaman mengenai bagaimana seharusnya berperilaku sebagai pemuda Kristen di Era Milenial sesuai dengan narasi garam dan terang dunia (Matius 5:13-16) sehingga hal tersebut dapat diterapkan secara nyata dalam kehidupan pemuda Kristen. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan metode naratif dan kajian literatur.  Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas tentang kehidupan pemuda di era milenial dalam tingkah laku, kebiasaan, cara pandang, dan aspek lainnya yang akan dibahas pada pembahasan artikel ini. Penelitian ini adalah eksegesis dengan kajian literature yang ada. Hal tersebut kemudian dikaitkan dengan narasi pada Kitab Matius 5:13-16, sebagai pemuda Kristen dapat mengenali siapa dirinya sebagai anak Tuhan yang haruslah berporos pada firman Tuhan.
The Prying Eye: A Study On The Adherence Of The Selected National Broadsheets To The Code Of Ethics Of National Press Photographers Association
Authors: Nada Arex
Published: March 2024

Newspapers use visual components to deliver information more effectively and efficiently and elicit emotional responses from readers. The purpose of the study was to determine whether chosen national broadsheets adhered to the NPPA (National Press Photographers Association) photojournalism code of ethics. It focused on determining the visual contents of photos depicting calamity, crime, and tragedy published in selected national broadsheets using the NPPA Code of Ethics; to analyze the contents and presentation of photos depicting calamity, crime, and tragedy through the analysis of text and subtext; and to determine the level of adherence of the selected national broadsheets to the NPPA photojournalism code of ethics in publishing photos about the tragedy. The results indicate that the crime, tragedy, and calamity photographs published in the selected national broadsheets correspond to the NPPA code of ethics regarding the accuracy of the visual content, but the narratives frame the issues. The photojournalists communicate the story of a subject through the use of emotionally charged photographs. The photographs depicting tragedy, crime, and calamity published in chosen national broadsheets follow the NPPA code of ethics.
Big Data Management: Building Visitor Citizenship Behavior Through Value Co-creation
Authors: Selase Hevi
Published: March 2024

Purpose – This paper investigates the relationship between value co-creation and visitor citizenship behavior. Design/methodology/approach – A convenience sampling technique was used in the selection of 367 visitors who used electronic payment platforms at restaurants and fast food firms in Cape Coast metropolis- Ghana, who answered questions relating to value co-creation and visitor citizenship behavior. Hierarchical regression was used to test the effects of the hypothesized paths. Findings – The findings show that value co-creation was positively related to visitor citizenship behavior. Research limitations – This study was restricted to the use of e-payments by visitors, however big data analytics is a broad concept, hence future studies could explore other functionalities of the phenomenon. Originality/value – In this research, the academic scope of VCC (DART model) was expanded from the perspective of big data management within the domain of tourism literature. Keywords – Value co-creation, DART model, Citizenship behavior, Ghana
EUROPEANIZATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT AS A PROCESS OF FORMATION OF EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY IN UKRAINE
Authors: DZVINCHUK Dmytro , MOLODTSOV Oleksandr , TURKOTSIO Nazariy
Published: March 2024

The article substantiates the fundamentally important importance of a methodologically correct understanding of Europeanization as a cultural and ideological phenomenon. It is claimed that the content of Europeanization is socio-cultural, socio-psychological processes and mental attitudes that support the cultural-ideological process of perception of European values in Ukraine. The result of these processes should be the institutional European identity of Ukraine, the completion of which should be based on the establishment of a logical connection along the lines: «society – culture – social institutions – institutional practices of public management and administration – social strata – organizations – small groups – the individual». The logic of actions should be aimed at instilling stable habits and traditions of people-centered public management and administration, public management behavior and a way of thinking, adequate to the norms and principles of European governance. In turn, the results of the implementation of governance in Ukraine should be a new institutional order based on trust between the state and regions, the state and business, the state and civil society.

The authors claim that today in Ukraine to solve the theoretical and practical problems of Europeanization, it is necessary to comprehensively develop the theory of Europeanization, define the strategic goal and expected results of Europeanization in the concept or program of institutional development of Ukraine.
ADAPTATION OF M. MOORE’S STRATEGIC TRIANGLE CONCEPT TO THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Authors: LOPUSHYNSKYI Ivan , FILIPPOVA Viktoriia
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the possibility of adapting the concept of strategic triangle of M. Moore in the practice of public administration. The authors analyse Moore’s basic principles and ideas regarding strategic management and consider the possibility of their application in the context of public administration. The article proves that the use of Moore’s concept allows to create an effective system of political decision-making capable of solving complex social problems taking into account a wide range of factors and involving a large number of stakeholders. The main advantages of this approach are its comprehensiveness, flexibility and focus on innovations that promote efficiency in the long term. The concept of M. Moore’s strategic triangle, which includes the elements of public good value, legitimacy and support, and operational capability, has been shown to be key to effective public administration and social change management. These three components are interrelated and together determine the government’s ability to achieve public goals. The partnership with the private sector in the concept under study emphasises the importance of involving the public in decision-making processes in public administration. Taking into account the opinions and needs of citizens can contribute to greater legitimacy of the decisions made and improve the quality of public service delivery, efficiency of public administration mechanisms and public policy in certain sectors. It is proved that the adaptation of M. Moore’s concept of strategic triangle in the practice of public administration will contribute to the construction of a democratic and open decision-making procedure, where any actor can participate in making important decisions and influence the development of their country. The use of the studied concept allows to provide the voice of civil society in the process of public administration, increasing the responsibility of the state to society and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of public institutions.
RİNG İPLİK EĞİRME MAKİNASINDA EĞİRME ÜÇGENİNİN İPLİK ÖZELLİKLERİ VE SÜPREM ÖRME KUMAŞ PERFORMANS ÖZELLİKLERİNE ETKİLERİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: Soydan Ali Serkan , Var Cansu , Koç Deniz , Baltalioğlu Ümran , Palamutcu Sema
Published: March 2024

Ring iplik makinasında çekim silindirlerinin çıkışında oluşan eğirme üçgeninin geometrisinde yapılan değişikliklerin iplik özellikleri üzerinde etkili olduğu bilinmektedir. Bu konuda makine üreticilerinin yapmış olduğu ticari başarı kazanmış çok çeşitli uygulamalar mevcuttur. Kompakt eğirme bu uygulamalar içerisinde en yaygın kullanılan teknolojilerdendir. Kompakt eğirmeye ek olarak eğirme üçgeninin geometrisini değiştirmeyi mümkün kılan bir diğer uygulama da çapraz bağlamadır. Çapraz bağlama yöntemi kompakt iplik eğirme sistemi ile eğirme üçgeninin simetrik şekli değiştirilmekte, akış geometrisinde ortaya çıkan bu değişim ile iplik yapısal özelliklerinde de değişim gözlenmektedir. Bu çalışma kapsamında ring iplik makinası ve mekanik kompakt iplik makinasında çapraz bağlama yöntemi ile eğirme üçgeni geometrisini değiştirilerek Z bükümlü iplikler eğrilmiş ve bu iplikler ile süprem örme kumaşlar üretilmiştir. Aynı fitil kullanılarak sağ, sol çapraz ve düz bağlama ile eğrilen ring ve kompakt ipliklerin fiziksel özellikleri ile örme kumaşların may dönme açıları, boyut değişimi ve hava geçirgenliği özellikleri birbiri ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Çapraz bağlamanın iplik tüylülüğü ve kopma kuvveti üzerinde etkili olduğu belirlenmiş; en düşük iplik tüylülük değeri ve en yüksek kopma kuvveti ve kopma uzaması değerlerinin sağ çapraz bağlama ile elde edildiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Eğirme üçgeninin şeklinin değişimine bağlı olarak, ipliklerin H tüylülük ve S3 Zweigle tüylülük özelliklerinin değiştiği belirlenmiştir.
OPINION OF FIRST AND FINAL YEAR VETERINARY STUDENTS ON THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS
Authors: DAVITKOV Dajana , VEJNOVIĆ Branislav , JOVANOVIĆ Višnja , DAVITKOV Darko , ŠOLAJA Sofija , Aleksić RADOJKOVIĆ Jelena
Published: March 2024

Nowadays, the role of animals in society has changed. Animals are no longer considered as property, but as living beings. When it comes to veterinary medicine, there are also changes in interests between men and women, as well as professional preferences. Studies have shown that gender and concern for animal welfare also influence the level of concern for animal health. The aim of this study was to assess the difference in opinion between first and final year veterinary students in relation to ethical dilemmas and animal welfare. A total of 200 first and final year veterinary students were included in the study. Survey Monkey was used to collect information, and the survey consisted of ten questions. The results are divided into demographic data, ethical dilemmas in the field of animal rights and opinion on euthanasia. No statistically significant difference was found between the genders and the place of growing up of the examined students. Almost half of the first year students (49%) expressed a desire to work with social animals, and only 11% with farm animals. When it comes to final year students, most of them also want to work with social animals (36%), but there is also an interest in working with farm animals (20%). Differences in opinion about animal rights and euthanasia were more influenced by the gender of the students compared to the year of study. The study showed that, in the student population, there is a reduced interest in farm animals, and that fact should be given more attention. Also, it is necessary to guide students more towards their areas of interest during their studies, so that, when get their diploma, they can immediately know in which area of veterinary medicine they want to work.
МИКРОБИОЛОШКА ЧИСТОЋА У ЛАНЦУ ХРАНЕ
Authors: ГОЛИЋ Бојан , НЕДИЋ Драго Н. , КАСАГИЋ Драган , ЈАМАКОВИЋ Амела
Published: March 2024

Поред микробиолошких критеријума за храну (критеријуми безбједности хране и критеријуми хигијене у процесу производње), микробиолошки критеријуми чистоће су веома важна карика у микробиологији ланца хране. Узорци брисева опреме, уређаја, прибора, радних површина, радне одјеће и руку радника у производњи, преради и промету у објектима и превозним средствима који долазе у контакт с храном, гдје постоји опасност од појаве и ширења заразне болести, коришћени су за испитивање. Испитивани узорци потичу из објеката за производњу, прераду и дистрибуцију хране, ресторана и других угоститељских објеката у којима се служи храна, објеката у области васпитања, образовања и социјалне заштите (објекти за смјештај лица) и превозних средстава која долазе у контакт с храном. Испитивање је обављено током 2020. године и обухватило је 2.958 узорака. Лабораторијско испитивање узорака брисева вршено је методама BAS EN ISO 4833-1:2014, BAS EN ISO 21528-2:2018, BAS EN ISO 11290-1:2018 и BAS EN ISO 6579-1:2018. Циљ истраживања је да се процијени стање микробиолошке чистоће у ланцу хране. Од укупног броја испитаних узорака брисева, 94,22% је било задовољавајуће, а 5,78% је било незадовољавајуће. Посматрано у односу на укупан број испитаних узорака, 77,19% узорака је било незадовољавајуће због повећаног броја аеробних микроорганизама на 30°С, а 22,81% због повећаног броја Enterobacteriaceae. Патогени Salmonella spp. и Listeria monocytogenes нису изоловани ни у једном узорку бриса. Добијени резултати указују да је општи ниво хигијене у производњи и дистрибуцији хране на високом нивоу, посебно због одсуства патогена Salmonella spp. и Listeria monocytogenes, али да и даље постоји ризик од контаминације Enterobacteriaceae, које су индикатори хигијена процеса производње.
PATOGENEZA LAMINITISA MLEČNIH KRAVA
Authors: BOJKOVSKI Jovan , NEDIĆ Sreten , ARSIĆ Sveta , VUJANAC Ivan , PRODANOVIĆ Radiša , MITROVIĆ Aleksandra , ĐURIĆ Miloje , BUGARSKI Dejan , PANOUSIS Nikolaos K. , KALAITZAKIS Emmanouil , NINKOVIĆ Milan
Published: March 2024

Hromost je najraniji ali i najvažniji klinički simptom oboljenja akropodijuma goveda. Prema literaturnim podacima u 90% slučajeva uzrok hromosti je lokalizovan u papcima, a u 10% slučajeva je u drugim anatomskim delovima ekstremiteta. Patološki proces je u 88% slučajeva ispoljen na zadnjim ekstremitetima. Laminitis predstavlja aseptično zapaljenje korijuma papaka. Kao uzroci nastanka ovog oboljenja, pored mehaničkog preopterećenja papaka, navode se i toksični uzroci. Duže davanje lako svarljive koncentrovane hrane, stvaranje acidoze u buragu, nagla promena hrane, posebno ishrana zelenim ječmom, ovsem, sveže pokošenim mladim leguminozama i ishrana plesnivom hranom, mogu dovesti do pojave laminitisa. Laminitis je često rezultat uticaja velikog broja činioca, kao što su metabolički i digestivni poremećaji, porođaj stres, mastitis, metritis, dislokacija sirišta, ležište bez ili sa vrlo malo prostirke, nemogućnost kretanja, pregojenost i loš menadžment ishrane. Obrok koji dovodi do acidoze dovodi i do laminitisa. Takav obrok je vrlo težak za korekciju, kada se najveći procenat hraniva u obroku sastoji od ugljenohidratnih materija. Smatra se da vazoaktivne materije (histamin), koje ulaze u krvotok iz buraga, dovode do oštećenja korijuma papaka. Metabolički poremećaj nastaje usled niskog pH sadržaja buraga i lančano dolazi do patofizioloških poremećaja, koji na kraju rezultuju ishemijom korijuma papaka i klinički manifestnim laminitisom (odlaganjem nogu zbog bola, a ponekad i prinudnog ležanja). Veruje se da osim histamina i bakterijski endotoksini, mlečna kiselina i druge biološki aktivne materije doprinose nastanku ovog oboljenja. Primena osnovnih principa ishrane muznih krava mogu prevenirati pojavu laminitisa samim tim i pojavu ekonomskih gubitaka usled hromosti.
Continuous professional development and personal development of dental specialists and maxillofacial surgeons
Authors: Kalinina Yuliya Vladislavovna
Published: March 2024

The mutual complementarity of continuous professional development (CPD) and self-development of a medical specialist is characterized. The contours of the CPD in the Central Scientific Research Institute of Physiotherapy and Maxillofacial Surgery, the training structures of systematically organized training of students is described. The introduction of joint parameters of CPD and self-development into the educational practice of dentists and maxillofacial surgeons helps to increase the effectiveness of their professional training, since self-development activates all aspects of the professional activity and scientific activity of doctors of this profile. The CPD system that is emerging on a global scale creates educational environment that precisely ensures the self-development of a highly qualified specialist, building his individualized educational trajectories and supporting career growth. A comparative analysis of the concepts of CPD and self-development is carried out. Based on the methods of historical analysis, growth points of scientific development in educational activities are identified. A research program has been substantiated and implemented to study the characteristics of the perception and evaluation of CPD by residents, graduate students and students of additional vocational training cycles at the Central Scientific Research Institute of Physics and Maxillofacial Surgery, based on questionnaire and interviewing methods. The article contains the results of empirical studies conducted for the first time in December 2023 among students at the Central Research Institute of Chest and Physiology. It is shown that the personal and professional growth of specialists is the main goal of CPD, and its implementation in Russia should be based on local traditions of forming its personnel potential and become an integral part of state social policy.
Individual-psychological features of patriotism and value orientations of Russian students
Authors: Cveks Mihails Vasil'evich , Rushina Marina Aleksandrovna
Published: March 2024

The subject of the study is individual-psychological features of patriotism and value orientations of Russian students. The authors consider patriotism in the context of A.I. Krupnov's system-functional approach. In this case, patriotism acts as a personality property consisting of eight components. Each of the components is represented by harmonic and anharmonic variable. The features of the relationship between patriotism and personality factors and the structure of value orientations are investigated in detail. The authors used the form test of patriotism research "Patriogram" (S. I. Kudinov, A. V. Potemkin); Five-factor personality questionnaire NEO FFI (Costa, McCray) in the adaptation of M. V. Bodunov and S. D. Biryukov; Diagnostic personality questionnaire NEO FFI (Costa, McCray). D. Biryukov; Diagnostics of the real structure of value orientations of personality (S. S. Bubnova). An important result of the study is the revealed statistically reliable features of Russian students' patriotism, as well as the correlations of this property with personality factors and value orientations. The obtained results make it possible to say that patriotism of students of modern Russian universities is characterized by socially significant orientation, aenergy, stenichnost, internality, sociocentricity, meaningfulness and dominant difficulties of operational content in the process of realization of this property of personality. It is also revealed that conscientiousness, openness to experience and extraversion are important personality factors that facilitate the process of student's manifestation of patriotism. In turn, neuroticism aggravates operational and personality difficulties accompanying the realization of patriotism. It was revealed that the values of love and health are interrelated with a stable and emotionally positive manifestation of patriotism, and the value in recognition and respect correlates with sociocentric motivation in the context of the realization of this personality property.
Video game as a research tool. Video games expert assessments
Authors: Ponomareva Ekaterina
Published: March 2024

The contradictive results presence and the simplified vision of the research object are considered as an actual problem for psychological studies exploring video games use specificity. According to the author’s viewpoint, the psychological aspect of the activity realized in video games tends to be missed. This is true additionally for the ludic nature of the mentioned activity that imposes specificity on the gameplay and the user’s perception of it. The aim of the article is to describe the possible criteria elaboration algorithm to search a video game allowing effective gameplay observation, and to select subsequently the suitable for these criteria platform. Attention is paid to play activity specificity. This means the necessity to consider the individual peculiarities of gameplay realization as play activity outer side and to take into account the video games structure specifics in the framework of gameplay observation. The description of a possible algorithm of the video game selection criteria elaboration is presented. The criteria are implied to allow the performance of the effective gameplay observation. The article describes the study with expert assessment method use. It was participated by the game design specialists (total final number is 15 respondents). The criteria for a video game selection suitable for the purpose of the research achievement were determined. The computer game «Minecraft» was selected. It is supposed to be used as a platform for observation of the future research participants' gameplay realization. The features of the computer game «Minecraft» will allow the game space flexible configuration to observe the respondents effectively and to correspond the received data with respondents' play activity specifics. The results obtained in the future will be useful for the video game expertise methodics development and for effective psychodiagnostic, psychocorrective and developmental programs elaboration as well as useful for the deviant behaviour prevention.
Design and assessment of in silico screened diosmin incorporated ultra-flexible topical lipid gel system for the treatment of varicose vein
Authors: Dubey Akhilesh , Shetty Amitha , Shetty Chaithra R. , Dhas Namdev , Naha Anup , Bhandary Pratika , Hebbar Srinivas
Published: March 2024

The ultra-flexible lipid gel system (UFLGS) consists of bilayer lipid membranes, responsible for highly elastic and deformable vesicles compared to conventional topical systems. Varicose veins are abnormal, dilated blood vessels resulting from weakening in the wall of the blood vessels. A flavonoid diosmin is highly potential to alleviate circulatory issues by altering blood veins’ elasticity and suppleness. Schrodinger 2023-1 suite device was used for molecular docking study. Ultra-flexible lipid nanosuspension (UFLNS) was developed and optimized. Then, they are characterized for Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, entrapment efficiency, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and turbidity measurement studies. After incorporating into the aqueous gelling agent Carbopol 934, Diosmin UFLGS (DUFLGS) was compared with the diosmin conventional gel system (DCGS) for its physicochemical properties. The docking score was –8.507, representing good interaction and binding affinity for nuclear factor-kappaB-inducing kinase. The particle size, polydispersity index, and surface charge of optimized diosmin-loaded UFLNS (DUFLNS) were found to be ideal values 144.56 ± 5.1 nm, 0.397 ± 0.13, and –24 ± 0.9 mV, respectively. The results of DUFLNS, DUFLGS, and DCGS showed skin retention values of 55.5% ± 13%, 83.44% ± 12%, and 66.39% ± 14%, respectively. The sustained release of the DUFLGS is owing to the elasticity of the ultra-flexible lipids, thereby the penetration enhanced compared to DCGS.
Neurofeedback training can modulate task-relevant memory replay rate in rats
Authors: Gillespie Anna K. , Astudillo Maya Daniela A. , Denovellis Eric L. , Desse Sachi , Frank Loren M.
Published: March 2024

Hippocampal replay – the time-compressed, sequential reactivation of ensembles of neurons related to past experience – is a key neural mechanism of memory consolidation. Replay typically coincides with a characteristic pattern of local field potential activity, the sharp-wave ripple (SWR). Reduced SWR rates are associated with cognitive impairment in multiple models of neurodegenerative disease, suggesting that a clinically viable intervention to promote SWRs and replay would prove beneficial. We therefore developed a neurofeedback paradigm for rat subjects in which SWR detection triggered rapid positive feedback in the context of a memory-dependent task. This training protocol increased the prevalence of task-relevant replay during the targeted neurofeedback period by changing the temporal dynamics of SWR occurrence. This increase was also associated with neural and behavioral forms of compensation after the targeted period. These findings reveal short-timescale regulation of SWR generation and demonstrate that neurofeedback is an effective strategy for modulating hippocampal replay.