bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Suicidio y prácticas médicas: la valoración del modo de vida de hombres campesinos caficultores colombianos en la atención de la salud mental
Authors: Nieto-Betancurt Lucy , Mosquera-Becerra Janet , Fandiño-Losada Andrés , Suárez Guava Luis Alberto
Published: February 2024

El objetivo fue conocer el modo de vida y las prácticas de autocuidado en salud mental de los hombres adultos campesinos, que viven en un municipio del departamento de Risaralda en el eje cafetero de Colombia con alta incidencia de suicidios. Entre marzo y diciembre de 2021, se realizó un estudio etnográfico, haciendo uso de una combinación de métodos: entrevistas, observación participante, revisión documental y diario de campo. Se identificaron aspectos económicos y sociales cuyas transformaciones han afectado los roles de género, las dinámicas familiares y las posibilidades de cuidado para los hombres. Al observar cómo los hombres hablan de su sufrimiento y de los recursos con que cuentan para atenderlo, puede concluirse que las prácticas de salud mental se encuentran más bien como recursos de autoatención y los servicios de salud ofrecen atención basada en síntomas del cuerpo, de modo que abandonan la escucha. Estos hallazgos son útiles para pensar servicios y estrategias de cuidado de la vida que se adapten a las condiciones de hombres campesinos en Colombia.
Personality Сorrelates of Value Conflicts of Subject
Authors:   Saratov State University, Krasilnikov I. A.
Published: February 2024

This article is analysed results of research of connection between inner conflicts of value sphere subject and personality property. We confirm our research hypothesis about that different type of value conflicts correlation with different type а personality property.
Personality Pecularity and Values and Morality Descriptions of Managers with the Different Types of Cooperation
Authors:   Samara Humanitarian Academy, Aborina M. V.
Published: February 2024

The business cooperating of managers of point-of-sale enterprises is in-process examined with clients, concordantly to ecological psychology approach. The exposed distinctions are described between the types of business co-operation of managers with clients and their personality properties.
Activity of a Specialist Social Work Concerning Forming Healthy Mode of Life of Clients: Analysys of Contents and Functions
Authors:   Smolensk Humanitarian University, Avchinnikova S. O.
Published: February 2024

In the article there was presented author’s interpretation of healthy mode of life as polyfunctional personal new formation; activity of a social specialist concerning forming healthy living guide of a client is considered on a technological base. The most important aspects of elaboration and realization of all stages of technological progress are accentuated; assessment criteria of realization of professional functions of a specialist of social work in the process of realization of health keeping activities are suggested. The author considers that generation of healthy mode of life is to be considered as the way of solving client’s problems and improvement of his social performance.
The Diagnostics of Connected Speech of Children with Speech Abnormalities
Authors:   Saratov State University, Glotova I. V.
Published: February 2024

The article presents the theoretical and methodical aspects of connected speech oliagnostics of children with speech abnormalities and presents the analysis of the authors techniques existing in modern literature.
Functional Fitness Improvement and Evaluation in Cyclic Sports
Authors:   Saratov State University, Timushkin A. V.
Published: February 2024

The preparation problem in cyclic sports can be reasonably solved by taking into consideration the factors of aerobic and anaerobic provision of muscular activity. The choice of training and test exercises is performed by dividing them according to the direction of their influence and in compliance with the criteria of power, capacity and efficiency of provision of energy. To evaluate the level of development of the criteria of provision of energy pedagogical means included into the group of the basic means of training are offered.
Training the Teachers of Safety of Vital Activity as the Factor of Warning the Extraordinary Situations
Authors:   Saratov State University, Vikulov A. V.
Published: February 2024

In the article the aspects of the organization of independent work and practical training of specialists in the field of safety of vital activity are examined, the work with the students in the course of educational process is analyzed, are described the active methods of instruction and their place in training of future teachers.
Representations about the Person of the Teacher in System of Professional Self-determination
Authors:   Saratov State University, Shamionov R. M.
Published: February 2024

In the article the results of the study the representations about the person of teacher in the aspect of the professional self-determination of the teachers of educational establishments are presented. Are revealed the types of representations, connections of the characteristics of personality with the professional identity, some characteristics of professional self-determination.
À propos du manque excessif de la liberté économique en Afrique dans les années 2017-2023
Authors: Lach Bartłomiej , Malaga Krzysztof
Published: February 2024

L'Objectif : Le but de cet article est de décrire et d'évaluer l'état de la liberté économique dans les pays d'Afrique5 . La base d'inférence est fondée sur les coefficients de liberté économique publiés depuis 1995 par The Heritage Foundation à Washington et Wall Street Journal pour 184 pays à travers le monde. L'analyse comparative est effectuée dans les pays africains divisés en quatre régions geographiques : Afrique Australe, Afrique du Nord et Afrique Centrale, Afrique de l'Est et l'Afrique de l'Ouest durant les années 2017-20236 .
Conception/méthodologie/approche : Dans la recherche empirique on utilise les méthodes d'analyse de corrélation, σ-convergence, σ-divergence et d'analyse comparative multivariée. Le programme R et les packages dtw et dtwclust sont également appliqués. En conséquence, une évaluation approfondie de l'évolution de la liberté économique a été réalisée dans les 49 pays évalués, séparément et dans les quatres groupes de pays analysés.
Résultats : Il a été montré que dans le cas des pays africains dans les années 2017-2023, nous sommes généralement confrontés à une stagnation ou à des changements plus ou moins chaotiques dans divers aspects de la liberté économique. Il semble que tant les gouvernements des pays africains ainsi que les institutions internationales qui soutiennent le développement des pays africains devraient s'appuyer plus largement qu'auparavant sur les acquis de la pensée économique dans le domaine des choix sociaux, ainsi que sur le rôle des institutions économiques et de la liberté dans le développement économique.
Originalité/valeur : L'article fournit des connaissances complètes sur la liberté économique pour la grande majorité des pays africains en termes d'indice général de liberté économique et de douze indices partiels de liberté économique.
Les déterminants de la productivité agricole dans les pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne
Authors: Agbe Yaovi Fagda Tchota , Atake Esso-Hanam
Published: February 2024

L'objectif : Dans ce papier, nous avons analysé les déterminants de la productivité agricole dans les pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne.
Conception/méthodologie/approche : La méthode des moments généralisés (GMM) a été retenue pour l'analyse des données. L'étude a porté sur 27 pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne et couvre la période allant de 2001 à 2018
Résultats : Les résultats montrent que le niveau de productivité actuelle à un effet positif et significatif sur le niveau de productivité future dans les pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne. Cela stipule que si ces pays veulent réaliser des gains substantiels de productivité pour les périodes à venir, ils doivent dès lors commencer à améliorer leur niveau de productivité actuelle. Les résultats montrent également que le crédit accordé au secteur agricole et les infrastructures permettent d'améliorer la productivité agricole. Les pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne devraient accroître les investissements dans les infrastructures et renforcer les mécanismes de financement du secteur agricole notamment à travers le développement des crédits intrants agricoles pour les petits producteurs.
Originalité/valeur : Afin d'analyser les déterminants de la productivité agricole dans les pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne, nous intégrons la valeur retardée de la productivité agricole comme variable explicative. L'existence d'une telle relation explique pourquoi la productivité agricole n'a guère évolué dans les pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne d'une part et d'autre part la forte proportion de la main d'œuvre au fil du temps dans le secteur agricole de ces pays contrairement aux pays développés.
Capital humain et sécurité alimentaire des ménages au Togo
Authors: Dandonougbo Yevessé , Johnson Ablamba A. , Gnedeka Kodjo Théodore
Published: February 2024

L'objectif : L'objectif de ce papier est d'analyser l'effet du capital humain sur la sécurité alimentaire des ménages au Togo. Conception/méthodologie/approche : Le modèle logit multinomial a été utilisé en se basant sur les données de l'enquête QUIBB 2015 réalisées auprès de deux mille quatre cents (2400) ménages au Togo.
Résultats : Les résultats montrent que 8,17% des ménages au Togo sont en insécurité alimentaire totale. Par ailleurs, 4,74% et 35,09% d'entre eux sont respectivement considérés comme étant en insécurité alimentaire transitoire sur la base des scores de consommation alimentaire et des dépenses alimentaires. En outre, l'estimation du modèle logit multinomial révèle que lorsque le chef du ménage est éduqué ou que le ménage a une facilité d'accès à un centre de santé, cela réduit le risque d'insécurité alimentaire dans le ménage. Ainsi, toute politique visant un investissement en capital humain, tout en privilégiant les groupes vulnérables au Togo permettrait une amélioration de leur statut de sécurité alimentaire.
Originalité/valeur : Cette recherche met en exergue la contribution du capital humain à la sécurité alimentaire en se basant sur l'indice composite pour capter la sécurité alimentaire des ménages au Togo.
Green Workplaces in Fintech: International Experience of Regulation of Corporate Learning, Employment Support and a Case Study of the Russian Banking
Authors:   Head of the Department of Civil and Private International Law (Specialized Department of the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences) of the Volgograd State University, LL.D., Professor, Inshakova Agnessa O. , Matytsin Denis E. ,   Professor of the Department of Civil and Private International Law (Specialized Department of the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences) of the Volgograd State University, LL.D., PhD (Economics)
Published: February 2024

The article examines international regulatory experience and internal cases of corporate training and the creation of “green” jobs in the financial industry of Russia from the perspective of the potential of their impact on the economy, as well as the definition of the mechanism of “green” transformation. A theoretical vision of the concept of “green” jobs is proposed, which is based on global institutions of sustainable development and climate responsibility, the multilevel nature of such a concept is considered, international experience of corporate training of employees of banking institutions is analyzed, as well as relevant cases of Russian banks. The main value of the work is the proposed model of “green” transformation of jobs in the banking sector.
Prospects of the Establishment of a Universal IT Outsourcer on the Banking Market and Corporate Risk Minimization Problems
Authors:   Head of the Academic Center for Legal Research in Banking of the Law Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University , Associate Professor of the Department of Entrepreneurial Law of the Law Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, PhD (Law), Lauts Elizaveta B.
Published: February 2024

In the article, the author refers to the analysis of foreign and Russian regulatory, policy documents, legislative initiatives in order to identify the risks of IT outsourcing in the banking services market. Based on the identification of relevant risks, the concept of a legal model of a universal IT outsourcer in the relevant market is proposed with a detailed analysis of ways to minimize risks in the corporate sphere for such an integrated company.
On the Importance of the Availability of Payment Agent Functions of a Marketplace for the Mechanism of the Legal Regulation of Its Operations and the Determination of Its Status as an Aggregator
Authors:   Head of the Department of Civil and Entrepreneurial Law of the All- Russian State University of Justice (RLA of the Ministry of Justice of Russia), Professor of the Department of Legal Regulation of Economic Operations of the Law Faculty of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (Financial University), Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Professor, Ilyushina Marina N.
Published: February 2024

This article discusses the meaning and content of the payment functions of such an electronic commerce participant as a marketplace in the context of giving it the status of an aggregator in connection with this and extending to its activities in full the entire mechanism of consumer protection, as well as all forms and methods of protecting consumer rights, including administrative lawsuits in consumer protection. The author comes to the conclusion that such a sign of a marketplace as the presence of the functions of a paying agent should not exclusively determine its status as an aggregator.
On the Liability of a Special Subject for Crimes Stipulated by Articles 159-1596 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Director of Legal Defense Institution, LLC, Suvorova Svetlana V.
Published: February 2024

The article reviews characteristics of subjects of crimes stipulated by Articles 159–1596 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The author analyzes the judicial practice of the determination of the range of subjects of crimes under consideration. The paper suggests ways of improvement of criminal laws on the liability for the named criminal offenses and the practice of their application aimed at more efficient exercising of justice. The author concludes that it is reasonable to exclude the attribute of a special subject from the constituent elements of a crime stipulated by Art. 1591 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for the potential qualification of actions of any persons as fraud in the financing sphere.
On Legal Requirements to Passing Judgments by an Appeal Court in the Russian Federation
Authors:   Applicant for the Academic Degree of PhD (Law) of the Department of Criminal Procedure Law Named after N.V. Radutnaya of the Russian State University of Justice, Borisova Natalya V.
Published: February 2024

The paper reviews legal requirements to the content and form of a judgment made by an appeal court. The author of the article concludes that judges who review cases in an appeal court should keep in mind the importance of the achievement of target purposes of appeal proceedings in Russia. Judges of an appeal court are more authoritative and professional than judges of the first instance court, especially than justices of the peace, because candidates to judges of an appeal court face increased requirements to their professional aptitude. Appeal proceedings in Russia should function on the level of a valid and efficient procedural mechanism safeguarding the legality, fairness and balance of interests of all relation subjects.
On the Role of Morality in the Contemporary Civil Procedure (an Axiological Approach).
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Procedure Law of the Rostov Branch of the Russian State University of Justice, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Kobleva Maria M. , Lusegenova Zinaida S. ,   Head of the Department of Civil Procedure Law of the Rostov Branch of the Russian State University of Justice, PhD (Law), Associate Professor
Published: February 2024

The article analyzes regulatory and scientific materials, the judicial practice of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation and the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, legal axiology to review the legal category of good faith as an element of morality of the civil procedure, describes the authors’ understanding of its role in the judicial law enforcement process, creates a model of the development of the idea of good faith as supra-law, where good faith is one of the elements of the public law and order of the Russian Federation.
Issues of the Organization of Systematization of Laws in Courts
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure Law of the Northwestern Branch of the Russian State University of Justice, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Sedelius Natalya N.
Published: February 2024

The presented material analyzes legal writing techniques and means of document management activities aimed at systematization of laws and documents in court by court officials using the tools of the bibliographic science in the sphere of cataloging and subject analysis. Systematization of laws in court is analyzed from the standpoint of a three-tier approach: general theoretical, scientific and systematization. The author reviews the informational and legal ground of the activities of court officials aimed at systematization of laws.
Greenhouse tomato farmers' knowledge, perceptions, and management of tomato bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) disease
Authors:   University of Ghana, Sarfo NY , Cornelius EW ,   University of Ghana, Torkpo SK ,   University of Ghana
Published: February 2024

A major constraint to tomato cultivation is bacterial wilt disease. The use of greenhouses to cultivate tomato is vital to controlling the bacterial wilt disease. Bacterial wilt can be successfully managed when farmers are well-informed with better knowledge of bacterial wilt in tomatoes. This study was conducted to assess farmers’ knowledge and experiences on the cultivation practices, prevalence, detection, spread, and control of bacterial wilt disease in tomato in greenhouses in the Volta, Eastern, Central, and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. Questionnaires were administered for fifty (50) greenhouse farmers, purposefully selected using a database of greenhouse tomato producers in southern Ghana provided by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA). Frequency data was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. The majority (86%) of respondents had formal education. Most of the greenhouses in operation were in the Greater Accra Region, and none was under cultivation in the Volta region at the time of the study. Most respondents have been involved in greenhouse tomato cultivation for barely three years. The frequency of greenhouse tomatoes production varied from one region to the other. Only 28% of greenhouse farmers knew the test to detect the disease with 64% of greenhouse farmers without any knowledge about how the disease spreads. 62% of respondents used roughing and burying of the infected plants to control the disease. Out of the 54 greenhouses (domes) surveyed, 12 were infected with the bacterial wilt disease. Greenhouse farmers had little knowledge on the spread, detection, and control of the bacterial wilt disease of tomato. The findings of this study would lead to the design of targeted training programs on cultivation practices, detection, spread and management of bacterial wilt of tomato to increase yield and boost income levels of greenhouse tomato farmers in Ghana. Key words: bacterial wilt, tomatoes, spread, detection, control, greenhouse, farmers, constraints
Effect of heating time on changes in physicochemical properties and fatty acid composition of red palm oil
Authors:   Universitas Lampung, Hidayati S , Nurainy F ,   Universitas Lampung, Suroso E ,   Universitas Lampung, Subeki S ,   Universitas Lampung, Sartika D ,   Universitas Lampung, Hadi S ,   Universitas Lampung
Published: February 2024

Crude Palm Oil (CPO) contains approximately 50% saturated fatty acids and approximately 40% unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acid content is known to be effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels. Palm oil also contains -carotene which is very beneficial for health. Palm oil processing is defined by three stages, namely degumming, bleaching and deodorization. The bleaching process is carried out at 90–105oC using 1-2% bleaching earth and deodorization at 240-270oC. The high concentration of bleaching earth and deodorization temperature causes carotene to be degraded leading to low carotene content in the final product. The effort to maintain the carotene content is to process CPO into red palm oil (RPO). The content of carotene and fatty acids contained therein will be damaged in the presence of high heat, ascertain this, a study was conducted on the effect of heating time on the chemical properties of red palm oil. The study was conducted using a completely randomized block design with prolonged heating treatment (0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours) at 180oC and repeated 3 times and then the fatty acid content, peroxide value, iodine number and functional groups formed in bulk red palm oil purchased online were observed. The results showed that increasing the heating time can decrease the iodine number but increase the acid number and peroxide value. Heating at 180oC for 10 hours produced iodine, acid and peroxide value of 57.72, 9.56 and 12.55, respectively. The results of the analysis using Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) showed the presence of free fatty acids at wave number 722 cm-1 and peroxide numbers at wave number 2.854 cm-1. The test results using gas chromatography showed that linoleic acid decreased by about 3.23% during heating for up to 10 hours, while saturated fatty acids increased by about 0.32%. Key words: Cooking oil, Free fatty acid, Iodine number, Peroxide number, polymerization
Non-native fish species as an important part of Zambia's food system: a case study of the Lake Kariba fishery
Authors:   Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Pojana M , Jere WL ,   Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Published: February 2024

Fish have an important role in food systems of Zambia and are a cheaper source of animal protein, vitamins and minerals. Presently, fish catches are dwindling and many children and women in rural Zambia are malnourished because their diet consists mainly of maize, vegetables and legumes. The main component of the diet is nsima, a form of thick porridge prepared from maize flour, which provides energy as carbohydrates. This study was done to assess the impact of a non-native fish species (Oreochromis niloticus, Nile tilapia) which has both positive and negative impacts on Zambia’s food system, with particular reference to the Lake Kariba fishery. The study was based on a networked systems framework, achieved through the administration of questionnaires, interviewing 377 randomly selected respondents from the three areas of the lake (I, II and IV) and 156 respondents from 7 selected open fish markets. Focus group discussions (FGD) were done with women, men and youth, who were key informants. Analysis of results using chi-square analysis, which cross-tabulated variables were used to obtain the results. Non-native fish were introduced in the early 1980s for cage culture production in Lake Kariba but some fish accidentally escaped. This has changed the composition and abundance of fish species in the lake. Despite the negative ecological impact on native biodiversity, results showed that more fish are available to households, improving nutrition and disposable income from fish sales. The disposable income is used to purchase other foods, thereby reducing malnutrition among rural households. Thus, the introduction of appropriate non-native species might benefit households and the nation as a whole. Key words: Malnutrition, non-native fish species, Lake Kariba, Zambia, tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Geographical Distribution of COVID-19 Infection Across Saudi Arabia
Authors: Aldossari Hamad Mansur
Published: February 2024

Saudi Arabia, a large country in terms of population size and geographical area, administrative areas, and governorates, has metropolises, cities (large, medium-sized, and small), towns, and rural neighborhoods. COVID-19 epidemic of the millennium spread all over the country with differentials regarding infection (rates, percentages, and affected areas), besides day-to-day increases. This analysis of data compiled from COVID-19 daily reports published by the Saudi Ministry of Health considers administrative areas and localities (neighborhoods) to demonstrate the distribution of spread, increase of infection, and proportion of population infected over a period between 21 March 2020 and 4 May 2023. Many of the infected cases were reported in three major administrative areas, i.e., Riyadh, Makkah, and the Eastern Region; other regions had a smaller number of infected cases. On the other hand, some locations, especially medium-sized upcoming towns, and neighborhoods, had a greater number of persons seriously affected at a rapid pace with seasonal differentials. In addition, a varying number of infections and a wider geographical spread were observed. Such details of COVID-19 infection would be useful not only to develop combating strategies but also to create epidemic and emergency preparedness.
The untapped potential of cell culture in disentangling insect-microbial relationships
Authors: Macpherson Christine V. , Daisley Brendan A. , Mallory Elizabeth , Allen-Vercoe Emma
Published: February 2024

Cell culture is a powerful technique for the investigation of molecular mechanisms fundamental to health and disease in a diverse array of organisms. Cell lines offer several advantages, namely their simplistic approach and high degree of reproducibility. One field where cell culture has proven particularly useful is the study of the microbiome, where cell culture has led to the illumination of microbial influences on host immunity, nutrition, and physiology. Thus far, researchers have focused cell culture work predominantly on humans, but the growing field of insect microbiome research stands to benefit greatly from its application. Insects constitute one of Earth’s most diverse and ancient life forms and, just as with humans, possess microbiomes with great significance to their health. Insects, which play critical roles in supporting food security and ecological stability, are facing increasing threats from agricultural intensification, climate change, and pesticide use. As the microbiome is closely tied to host health, gaining a more robust understanding is of increasing importance. In this review, we assert that the cultivation and utilization of insect gut cell lines in microbiome research will bridge critical knowledge gaps essential for informing insect management practices in a world under pressure.
THE IMPACTS OF CASH WAQF LINKED SUKUK EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA
Authors: Yumna Aimatul , Masrifah Atikah Rukminastiti , Muljawan Dadang , Noor Feri , Marta Joan
Published: February 2024

This study analyzes the impact of Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS) empowerment programs on beneficiaries’ welfare, financial inclusion, social participation, and spirituality. Using questionnaires administered to the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the empowerment programs in Central Lampung, South Tangerang, Trenggalek East Java, and Bima Nusa Tenggara Indonesia, the study constructs three impact indicators: the welfare index, financial inclusion index, and social and spiritual index. The data are analyzed using the difference-in-difference (DiD) method, where the three impact indices are compared between the two groups of respondents in 2021 and 2022. We find that the CWLS empowerment programs improve the welfare and financial inclusion of beneficiaries but have no discernible effect on social and spiritual participation. However, the DID analysis reveals that the overall impacts of welfare, financial inclusion, and social and spiritual participation are not statistically different between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries in 2021 and 2022. This study provides significant implications for policymakers and nadzir to enhance the impacts of CWLS on socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation.
BUSY COMMISSIONERS AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: DO SHARIAH-COMPLIANT FIRMS MATTER?
Authors: Rahardjoputri Rolina , Risfandy Tastaftiyan , Utami Ayu Dwi
Published: February 2024

The empirical literature on a one-tier board system has recently focused on busy directors, defined as directors holding multiple similar positions in more than one firm simultaneously. In the same spirit, this paper investigates the impact of busy commissioners (instead of busy directors) on firms' performance for the case of Indonesia, a country adopting a two-tier board system. We find that busy commissioners do not impact accounting performance but are negatively associated with market performance. The markets tend to react negatively to the presence of busy commissioners, while actually the firms are also not advantaged financially by their presence. Interestingly, we also find that Shariah-compliant firms tend to have better accounting performance but not with market performance. Our analysis further reveals that the negative impact of busy commissioners on market performance diminishes in non-Shariah-compliant firms. Perhaps, the different characteristics of Shariah-compliant and non-Shariah-compliant companies, wherein Shariah-compliant firms tend to restrict leverage and cash level, account for the results. These findings are robust across various regressions. This research calls on policymakers to enforce the regulation regarding commissioners to reduce its detrimental impact on performance. The regulators should also collaborate with relevant agencies to educate and promote the existence of Shariah-compliant firms in Indonesia.
Plan de Negocio: MAMITHU
Authors:   , Andia Gonzales Juan Andrés Fernando , Coarita Cunurana Marilu Dina , Quispe Guerrero Rosario Isabel , Zavaleta Cárdenas Melissa Allison
Published: February 2024

El presente plan de negocios tiene como objetivo proponer una alternativa de solución a una demanda insatisfecha existente en el mercado, con respecto a las prendas de vestir para mujeres embarazadas. En la actualidad, encontramos un aumento de los embarazos a nivel nacional debido a la pandemia COVID-19. Realizando estudios de mercado, nuestras principales compradoras son mujeres que van desde los 25 hasta los 39 años, mismas que muestran un interés por las prendas casuales con diseños únicos durante su etapa de embarazo. Es por ello, que desarrollamos la implementación de una empresa con nombre “MamiThu”, cuyo objetivo principal es comercializar prendas de vestir, tales como, blusas, vestidos y pantalones, con diseños modernos y exclusivos para las mujeres embarazadas modernas que se encuentran principalmente en los distritos de Lima Moderna. Nuestra propuesta también tiene como fin ser una empresa socialmente responsable, para agregarle valor y ganar reconocimiento. En el estudio del análisis del entorno nos brinda una línea de partida para conocer si el proyecto era viable o no, a esto se suma la delimitación del mercado el cual nos permitió establecer nuestro público meta: mujeres embarazadas de entre 25 y 39 años, de los distritos de la lima moderna de los sectores AB y C y que se consideran del estilo moderno.
Identidades de professores de inglês: o que as dissertações entre os anos de 2016 e 2020 nos revelam?
Authors: Colombo Gomes Gysele da Silva , Nogueira João Paulo da Mata
Published: February 2024

Nesta investigação, apresentamos um levantamento bibliográfico acerca da incidência de diferentes teorias sobre o conceito de identidades na plataforma digital Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDBTD). Sob esse viés metodológico, foram analisadas nove dissertações pertencentes à BDBTD encontradas no intervalo dos anos 2016 e 2020. O trabalho aponta os principais aportes teóricos utilizados pelos autores de nove dissertações de mestrado. A partir desse levantamento, foi observado se as escolhas realizadas estão em consonância ou dissonância para promover a difusão e incentivo à pesquisa sobre o conceito. O estudo lança luz na predominância de dois blocos de condutas teóricas; no primeiro deles, encontramos as perspectivas adotadas para os estudos acerca das identidades; ao passo que, no segundo, foi verificada uma concentração de trabalhos voltados mais especificamente para as identidades do professor de inglês. Observou-se a utilização do conceito de identidades com diferentes perspectivas teóricas e para diversos contextos educacionais. Os resultados apontam uma forte tendência adotada pela maior parte dos autores nas seções de definição de identidades, verificando-se a preferência pelo alinhamento com os autores Hall (2005), Rajagopalan (2002), Bauman (2005) e Moita Lopes (2001).
Thermodynamic Modeling of Aqueous Nanobubble Dispersion
Authors: Achour Sofiane H. , Lawal Tesleem , Sheng Kai , Okuno Ryosuke
Published: February 2024

The amount of gaseous species in water or brine can be greatly enhanced in the form of nanobubble (NB) dispersion. Aqueous NB dispersion has vast industrial applications, potentially in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration to control the mobility of gaseous species and the geochemistry associated with CO2 dissolution. Development of such NB technologies depends on a proper understanding of thermodynamic properties of aqueous NB dispersion. The objectives of this research are to analyze the thermodynamic stability of aqueous NB dispersion and to apply a thermodynamic equilibrium model to analyze experimental data.

We first present a thermodynamic formulation for modeling aqueous NB dispersion, which clarifies that aqueous NB dispersion occurs in the aqueous phase that is supersaturated by the gaseous species in the system. That is, the gaseous species are present in two modes—dispersion of gas bubbles under capillary pressure and molecule dispersion (supersaturation) in the external aqueous phase. Such a thermodynamic system is referred to as aqueous NB fluid in this research and specified by (NC + 3) variables (e.g., temperature, total volume, components’ mole numbers, and capillary pressure), in which NC is the number of components. We then present a novel implementation of the GERG-2008 equation of state (EOS) in minimization of the Helmholtz free energy to solve for equilibrium properties of aqueous NB fluid. GERG-2008 was used in this research because it is suitable for modeling an aqueous phase that is supersaturated by gaseous species.

The thermodynamic equilibrium model was applied to experimental data of aqueous NB fluid with nitrogen (N2) at pressures up to 277 bara (4,019 psia) and 295.15 K (71.6°F). Application of the model to experimental data indicates that a large fraction (0.8–0.9) of the total amount of N2 is in the form of molecule dispersion, but such supersaturation of the aqueous phase is possible because of the presence of NB dispersion with capillary pressure. That is, NB dispersion can increase the gas content in aqueous NB fluid by enabling gas supersaturation in the aqueous phase as a thermodynamic system.
Dynamic Scaling Prediction Model and Application in Near-Wellbore Formation of Ultradeep Natural Gas Reservoirs
Authors: Cao Lihu , Yuan Hua , Pan Zhaocai , Liu Zhibin , Zhang Bao , Sun Tao , Liu Jianyi , Wu Hongjun
Published: February 2024

To address the significant scaling challenges within the near-wellbore formation of ultradeep natural gas reservoirs characterized by high temperature and high salinity, we developed a dynamic scaling prediction model. This model is specifically designed for the prediction of scaling in gas-water two-phase seepage within fractured-matrix dual-porosity reservoirs. It accounts for the concentration effects resulting from the evaporation of water on formation water ions. Our scaling model is discretely solved using the finite volume method. We also conducted on-site dynamic scaling simulations for gas wells, allowing us to precisely predict the distribution of ion concentrations in the reservoir, as well as changes in porosity and permeability properties, and the scaling law dynamics. The simulation results reveal a significant drop in formation pressure, decreasing from 105 MPa to 76.7 MPa after 7.5 years of production. The near-wellbore formation is particularly affected by severe scaling, mainly attributed to the radial pressure drop funneling effect, leading to a reduction in scaling ion concentrations in the vicinity of the wellbore. Calcium carbonate is identified as the predominant scaling component within the reservoir, while calcium sulfate serves as a secondary contributor, together accounting for roughly 85.2% of the total scaling deposits. In contrast, the scaling impact on the matrix system within the reservoir remains minimal. However, the central fracture system exhibits notable damage, with reductions of 71.2% in porosity and 59.8% in permeability. The fracture system within a 5-m radius around the wellbore is recognized as the primary area of scaling damage in the reservoir. The use of the simulation approach proposed in this study can offer valuable support for analyzing the dynamic scaling patterns in gasfield reservoirs and optimizing scaling mitigation processes.
Cancer associated fibroblasts mitigate the efficacy of the combination of chemotherapy and BCL-xL targeting in triple negative breast cancer cells
Authors: Souazé Frédérique , Nocquet Lisa , Roul Julie , Duarte Laurine , Campone Mario , Juin Philippe
Published: February 2024

Triple negative breast cancers (TNBC) present a poor prognosis primarily due to their resistance to chemotherapy. This resistance is understood to associate with elevated expression of certain anti-apoptotic members within the proteins of the BCL-2 family (namely BCL-xL, MCL-1 and BCL-2). These regulate cell death by inhibiting pro-apoptotic protein activation through binding and sequestration and they can be selectively antagonized by BH3 mimetics. Yet the individual influences of BCL-xL, MCL-1, and BCL-2 on the sensitivity of TNBC cells to chemotherapy, and their regulation by cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), major components of the tumor stroma and key contributors to therapy resistance remain to be delineated. By utilizing engineered TNBC cell line MDA-MB-231 deficient in BCL-2 family proteins and BH3 mimetics, we show that BCL-xL and MCL-1 promote cancer cell survival by compensatory mechanisms. This cell line shows limited sensitivity to chemotherapy, in line with the clinical resistance observed in TNBC patients. We elucidate that BCL-xL plays a pivotal role in therapy response, as its depletion or pharmacological inhibition heightened chemotherapy effectiveness. Moreover, BCL-xL expression is associated to chemotherapy resistance in patient-derived tumoroids where its pharmacological inhibition enhances ex vivo response to chemotherapy. In a co-culture model of cancer cells and CAFs, we observe that even in a context where BCL-xL inhibition renders cancer cells more susceptible to chemotherapy, those in contact with CAFs display reduced sensitivity to chemotherapy. Thus CAFs exert a profound pro-survival effect in breast cancer cells, even in a setting highly favoring cell death through combined chemotherapy and inhibition of the main actor of chemoresistance, BCL-xL.
Adaptive Web Interfaces for Inclusive Services: A Study on Designing for Persons with Disabilities
Authors: Macedo Patricia , Madeira Rui Neves , Miranda Paula , Santos Pedro Albuquerque
Published: February 2024

Objective: In this paper, we introduce a study focused on the creation of multimodal inclusive web interfaces to foster inclusive services, aiming to empower individuals with disabilities. The primary objective of this endeavour was to develop an online platform known as SEU, which facilitates access to offline services for persons with disabilities. SEU accomplishes this by offering user interfaces that are both accessible and adaptable, catering to the diverse needs of various user profiles.
Methods: A participatory design methodology was followed. Human-Computer Interaction Experts, Occupational Therapists, Accessibility Experts, and Persons with Disabilities participated actively during the creation process. A first usability study assessed the web platform regarding accessibility issues. This user study comprises two phases. In phase A, the online platform was assessed by the experts (Occupational Therapists and Accessibility Experts), and persons with disabilities tested the platform in phase B. The user study design included interviews, user observation and usability questionnaires posed after completing tasks in a controlled environment for one day.
Results: The platform SEU was developed to present multimodal inclusive web interfaces, which change according to the user’s disability. Four different accessibility profiles were considered: cognitive, visual, motor, and hearing impairment. In the user study, four experts and eight end-users with distinct disabilities participated. Experts consider the platform presents important features and is very well designed, providing meaningful feedback. The results obtained with the end-users were equally positive regarding the available features and the usability of the web interfaces.
Conclusions: Designing a web interface that is accessible and adaptable for users with distinct disabilities is viable and promising. The preliminary study with experts and PwD indicates they consider it an added value. However, the adaptations for users with cognitive impairments need a 1 deeper study to achieve more efficient solutions. The development of a mobile application interface was suggested by the end users, as most of them use smartphones in everyday life.
Caregiving Information Needs of Family Caregivers of Adolescent Patients with Suicide Attempts：A qualitative study in China
Authors: wang xiaoning , miao qunfang , wang jiannv , huang xiaoyu , xie wenru
Published: February 2024

Background At present, qualitative research on caregiving information is primarily centered around caregivers of individuals dealing with physical illnesses, such as cancer. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of research on the caregiving requirements specific to family caregivers of adolescents who have attempted suicide, particularly in the context of Chinese cultural backgrounds. Therefore, acquiring a profound comprehension of the caregiving information essential for family caregivers attending to adolescents who have attempted suicide is crucial. This comprehension seeks to provide relevant support and guidance, aiding caregivers in obtaining essential medical information and addressing their psychological support requirements.
Methods During the period from September to December 2023, a phenomenological approach was applied in qualitative research. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 15 family caregivers of adolescents who had experienced suicide attempts. The amassed data underwent systematic organization and analysis through the utilization of the Colaizzi method.
Results Four primary themes were identified: (1) negative emotional encounters; (2) requirements for addressing dilemmas; (3) addressing the needs of the unknown; and (4) insufficient access to support.
Conclusions Family caregivers, upon learning of a teenager's attempted suicide, undergo intricate negative emotions. Throughout the caregiving process, they encounter numerous challenges, and external support appears insufficient, leading to an increased urgency for caregiving information. Healthcare professionals bear the responsibility to furnish these caregivers with additional support information, aiding them in comprehending various coping mechanisms and support strategies to alleviate the burden of caregiving.
Genome Survey Indicated Complex Evolutionary History of Garuga Roxb. Species
Authors: Zhu Dongbo , Rao Rui , Du Yu , Mao Chunmin , Chen Rong , Hang Sun , Yue Liangliang
Published: February 2024

Background
Garuga Roxb. is a genus endemic to southwest China and other tropical regions in Southeast Asia facing risk of extinction due to the loss of tropical forests and changes in land use. Conducting a genome survey of G. forrestii contribute to a deeper understanding and conservation of the genus.
Results
This study utilized genome survey of G. forrestii generated approximately 54.56 GB of sequence data, with approximately 112 × coverage. K-mer analysis indicated a genome size of approximately 0.48 GB, smaller than 0.52GB estimated by flow cytometry. The heterozygosity is of about 0.54%, and a repeat rate of around 51.54%. All the shotgun data were assembled into 339,729 scaffolds, with an N50 of 17,344 bp. The average content of guanine and cytosine was approximately 35.16%. A total of 330,999 SSRs were detected, with mononucleotide repeats being the most abundant at 70.16%, followed by dinucleotide repeats at 20.40%. A pseudo chromosome of G. forrestii and a gemone of Boswellia sacra were used as reference genome to perform a primer population resequencing analysis within three Garuga species. PCA indicated three distinct groups, but genome wide phylogenetics represented conflicting both between the dataset of different reference genomes and between maternal and nuclear genome.
Conclusion
In summary, the genome of G. forrestii is small, and the phylogenetic relationships within the Garuga genus are complex. The genetic data presented in this study holds significant value for comprehensive whole-genome analyses, the evaluation of population genetic diversity, investigations into adaptive evolution, the advancement of artificial breeding efforts, and the support of species conservation and restoration initiatives. Ultimately, this research contributes to reinforcing the conservation and management of natural ecosystems, promoting biodiversity conservation, and advancing sustainable development.
Fine Classification of Rice Fields in High-resolution Remote Sensing Images
Authors: Zhao Lingyuan , Luo Zifei , Zhou Kuang , Yang Bo , Zhang Yan
Published: February 2024

Fine-grained management of rice fields can enhance the yield and quality of rice crops. Challenges in achieving fine classification include interference from similar vegetation, the irregularity of natural field shapes, and complex scale variations. This paper introduces Rice Attention Cascade Network (RACNet), for the fine classification of rice fields in high-resolution satellite remote sensing imagery. The network employs the Hybrid Task Cascade (HTC) network as the base framework and uses spectral and indices mixed multimodal data as input to reinforce the feature differentiation of similar vegetation. Initially, a Channel Attention Deformable-ResNet (CAD-ResNet) was designed to enhance the feature representation of rice on different channels. Deformable convolution improves the ability of CAD-ResNet to capture irregular field shapes. Then, to address the issue of complex scale changes, the multi-scale features extracted by the CAD-ResNet are progressively fused using an Asymptotic Feature Pyramid (AFP), reducing the loss of scale information between non-adjacent layers. Experiments on the Meishan rice dataset show that the proposed method is capable of accurate instance segmentation for fragmented or irregularly shaped rice fields. The evaluation metric AP50 of RACNet reaches 50.8%.