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Effect of Tax Knowledge and Technological Shift in Tax System on Business Performance: A PLS-SEM Analysis
Authors: Bhalla Neba , Sharma Rakesh Kumar , Kaur Inderjit
Published: August 2022

Taxes are imperative for the economy and businesses for better growth and development. Understanding the taxes and having the right approach towards them can make a vast difference between the success and failure of businesses. Therefore, the present paper aims to examine the impact of tax knowledge on business performance. The study is based on the primary survey of 450 registered Indian MSMEs. The empirical findings from the Partial Least Square Structure Equation Modeling highlight that tax knowledge enhanced operational efficiency and prevented firms from tax fraud. In addition, the technological advancement in the tax system and its knowledge led to proper tax administration and governance by firms which enhanced their productivity. The results may prove beneficial for policymakers, governments, and businesses because in-depth tax knowledge would lead to timely tax compliance and reduced tax evasion, avoidance, and scams.
Bio-Degradable Wax to Modify Asphalt Binder for Warm Mix Asphalt
Authors: Sigwarth Tess , Büchner Johannes , Wistuba Michael P.
Published: August 2022

In order to reduce production and compaction temperatures, as well as to increase the resistance to permanent deformation, synthetically refined waxes are commonly used as additives in asphalt pavements. This study focuses on the capability of replacing synthetically refined wax with bio-degradable wax. Ten different bio-waxes (called Biomer) with varying melting ranges and composition, as well as three conventional waxes (Sasobit®, Licomont®, and Asphaltan) are mixed with a virgin bitumen of standard type 50/70. Different conventional and rheological properties are determined for these viscosity-modified binders to evaluate the effect of the waxes. Two promising Biomer waxes (BIT111 and BIT140) were identified, which show almost identical results compared to Sasobit® and Licomont®, respectively. The results indicate that replacement of synthetic wax by bio-degradable wax is technically feasible. Additionally, the potential of asphalt pavements to form a source of microplastic is evaluated in this study. It is found that bitumen and wax cannot be considered as a source of microplastic.
Crosswalk Safety Warning System for Pedestrians to Cross the Street Intelligently
Authors: Qu Dayi , Li Haiyang , Liu Haomin , Wang Shaojie , Zhang Kekun
Published: August 2022

During signal transitions at road sections and intersections, pedestrians and vehicles often clash and cause traffic accidents due to unclear right-of-way. To solve this problem, a vehicle safety braking distance model considering human–vehicle characteristics is established and applied to the designed crosswalk safety warning system to enable pedestrians to cross the street intelligently. The model developed to consider human–vehicle characteristics improves the parking sight distance and pedestrian crossing safety psychological distance models by adding consideration of the effect of vehicle size and type on pedestrian psychology. The established model considering human–vehicle characteristics was improved for the stopping sight distance and pedestrian crossing safety psychological distance models. The effects of vehicle size and type on pedestrian psychology were taken into account. The designed warning system can be divided into a detection module, control module, warning module, and wireless communication module. The system detects the position and speed of pedestrians and vehicles and discriminates the conflict situation, executing the corresponding warning plan for three different types of situations. The system provides warning to pedestrians and vehicles through the different color displays of the intelligent crosswalk. The results show that the proposed model, which synergistically couples vehicle speed, driver reaction time, road characteristic correlation coefficients, and the psychological impact of vehicle size and type on pedestrians, is safe and effective. The designed system solves the problem of pedestrian crossing safety from both theoretical and technical aspects.
Smart Waste Management and Classification Systems Using Cutting Edge Approach
Authors: Cheema Sehrish Munawar , Hannan Abdul , Pires Ivan Miguel
Published: August 2022

With a rapid increase in population, many problems arise in relation to waste dumps. These emits hazardous gases, which have negative effects on human health. The main issue is the domestic solid waste collection, management, and classification. According to studies, in America, nearly 75% of waste can be recycled, but there is a lack of a proper real-time waste-segregating mechanism, due to which only 30% of waste is being recycled at present. To maintain a clean and green environment, we need a smart waste management and classification system. To tackle the above-highlighted issue, we propose a real-time smart waste management and classification mechanism using a cutting-edge approach (SWMACM-CA). It uses the Internet of Things (IoT), deep learning (DL), and cutting-edge techniques to classify and segregate waste items in a dump area. Moreover, we propose a waste grid segmentation mechanism, which maps the pile at the waste yard into grid-like segments. A camera captures the waste yard image and sends it to an edge node to create a waste grid. The grid cell image segments act as a test image for trained deep learning, which can make a particular waste item prediction. The deep-learning algorithm used for this specific project is Visual Geometry Group with 16 layers (VGG16). The model is trained on a cloud server deployed at the edge node to minimize overall latency. By adopting hybrid and decentralized computing models, we can reduce the delay factor and efficiently use computational resources. The overall accuracy of the trained algorithm is over 90%, which is quite effective. Therefore, our proposed (SWMACM-CA) system provides more accurate results than existing state-of-the-art solutions, which is the core objective of this work.
A Bibliometric Review on Artificial Intelligence for Smart Buildings
Authors: Luo Jiaxi
Published: August 2022

This paper provides a critical review on the advancements of artificial intelligence in recent applications in building environments from the perspectives of key research hotpots, important research institutes, researchers, and their contributions. Associated technologies, such as Internet of things (IOT) technologies, and advanced operational strategies for promoting building performance are alos discussed in the paper. Bibliometric analysis on the platform CiteSpace quantitatively summarizes the key characteristics of works in the literature and their applications. IOT based sensing networks are analyzed, discussed, and summarized since they play a pivotal role in securing the accuracy and efficiencies in data acquisition so as to facilitate building energy management systems. Additionally, the algorithms associated with machine learning and data-driven technologies are reviewed in the applications such as building energy prediction, building management optimization, and their maintenance. This paper explores the emerging technologies and developing trends in the field so as to find potential routes for future studies (which will encourage the uptake of AI technologies in buildings).
Experimental Evaluation of the Thermoelectrical Performance of Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems with a Water-Cooled Heat Sink
Authors: Hasan Husam Abdulrasool , Sherza Jenan S. , Mahdi Jasim M. , Togun Hussein , Abed Azher M. , Ibrahim Raed Khalid , Yaïci Wahiba
Published: August 2022

A design for a photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) assembly with a water-cooled heat sink was planned, constructed, and experimentally evaluated in the climatic conditions of the southern region of Iraq during the summertime. The water-cooled heat sink was applied to thermally manage the PV cells, in order to boost the electrical output of the PVT system. A set of temperature sensors was installed to monitor the water intake, exit, and cell temperatures. The climatic parameters including the wind velocity, atmospheric pressure, and solar irradiation were also monitored on a daily basis. The effects of solar irradiation on the average PV temperature, electrical power, and overall electrical-thermal efficiency were investigated. The findings indicate that the PV temperature would increase from 65 to 73 °C, when the solar irradiation increases from 500 to 960 W/m2, with and without cooling, respectively. Meanwhile, the output power increased from 35 to 55 W when the solar irradiation increased from 500 to 960 W/m2 during the daytime. The impact of varying the mass flow rate of cooling water in the range of 4 to 16 L/min was also examined, and it was found that the cell temperature declines as the water flow increases in intensity throughout the daytime. The maximum cell temperature recorded for PV modules without cooling was in the middle of the day. The lowest cell temperature was also recorded in the middle of the day for a PVT solar system with 16 L/min of cooling water.
Analysis of the Sustainable Development Index in the Communes of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship: A Polish Case Study
Authors: Martyka Anna , Jopek Dorota , Skrzypczak Izabela
Published: August 2022

Intense global urbanization, including spatial planning development, is an essential area that determines sustainable development. It is known that urban development is typically tied to an increase in socioeconomic productivity while also creating considerable inequalities. Despite mounting evidence of intense urban area development, little is known about its consequences on the sustainable development of territories adjacent to said areas. Despite the positive and negative consequences of urbanization and their impact on sustainable development often being highlighted, there is little understanding of and a dearth of analyses on sustainability processes that include spatial planning development. To fill this gap, it must be assessed where sustainable development is actually taking place. Such analyses should not only be confined to the four essential areas: economic development, social development, environmental development, and institutional development, that are tied to sustainable development index calculations. They should also determine the transformations experienced by the areas and factor in a fifth analysis area: spatial planning development. In this paper, detailed data sourced from the Statistics Poland were used to formulate sustainable development indices for urban, rural–urban, and rural communes of the Podkarpackie region of Poland. The data concerned the five areas listed above. Using data standardization and the averaged index method, sustainable development index values were quantified to demonstrate that they displayed various levels of inequalities for the two reference periods of 2015 and 2020. These statistics indicate the key role of spatial planning development in assessing sustainability indices. The findings show that it is not only possible to enhance standard calculation methods to include other data and use them in time and space to create a simple and general quantitative rating of sustainable development, but urbanization can also be factored in that includes spatial planning development. The findings show that a modified computation approach is a reliable and relatively complete index of sustainable development that compensates for the deficiencies of current metrics.
Linking Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Well-Being—A Eudaimonia Perspective
Authors: Bauer Emily Luisa
Published: August 2022

In recent decades, there has been a shift at the organizational and individual level from merely pursuing financial goals to bearing corporate social responsibility (CSR) and towards finding meaning in one’s work. In light of this, there is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the influence of CSR on employees’ eudaimonic well-being. Firstly, a conceptualization of job-related eudaimonic well-being was proposed. The data provided evidence that job-related eudaimonic well-being comprises aspects such as job self-efficacy, meaningful work, job autonomy, job-related aspiration, job involvement, and positive relationships with others. Second, based on the literature and qualitative data, this study examined and shed light on the relationship between employee perceptions of CSR and eudaimonic well-being in the work context. A theoretical framework was established to illustrate this relationship. I find that companies’ CSR commitment to stakeholders as perceived by employees positively affects employees’ eudaimonic well-being at work. Specifically, employees perceive internal CSR practices to positively influence work meaningfulness, job autonomy, job involvement, and job aspiration. Additionally, the results show that employees seem to experience closer job involvement when they perceive their business as engaging in CSR for customers, community stakeholders, and the environment. The influence of perceived CSR on the eudaimonic well-being of employees can be affected by boundary conditions, namely leadership’s role and companies’ motives for engaging in CSR. I propose avenues for future research and offer practical guidelines for managers.
Atmospheric Storm Anomalies Prior to Major Earthquakes in the Japan Region
Authors: Freund Friedemann T. , Mansouri Daneshvar Mohammad Reza , Ebrahimi Majid
Published: August 2022

Connections between atmospheric perturbations, e.g., thunderstorm activity, and major earthquakes are investigated along with the lithosphere–atmosphere coupling mechanism, concerning the earthquake prediction models. The present research attempts to recognize a possible link between atmospheric processes (rainfall, storms) and subsequent earthquakes (M > 6) across a wide area around Japan. Earthquake data and upper-atmosphere sounding data related to the Severe Weather Threat (SWEAT) index and Skew-T plots were obtained from two Japanese radiosonde stations, Hachijojima and Kagoshima. Using the cross-correlation function (CCF) method, it is shown that SWEAT conditions existed within 30 days before six major earthquakes in 2017 in the Japan region. The Seismo-Climatic Index (SCI) reached a mean of 2.00, 7–8, and 13–14 days before these earthquakes, indicating thunderstorms and extreme weather conditions, further supported by Skew-T plots. Low-pressure systems, deviating from the mean by as much as −50 to −250 m, and hot spots of increased precipitation ranging from ~80 to ~140 mm rainfall within 24 h were observed to be geographically associated with these earthquake events. The anomalous atmospheric conditions can be understood based on increased air ionization at the ground-to-air interface due to the influx of positive-hole charge carriers that are stress-activated deep in the lithosphere and spread through the rock column. When the positive electronic charge carriers are accumulated at the lithosphere, preferentially at topographic highs, some steep electric fields are observed capable of field-ionizing the air. The airborne ions then act as condensation nuclei for atmospheric moisture, thermal updrafts, cloud formation, and a statistically significant precipitation increase. This research was conducted based on some experimental indicators in a very important seismological region to examine the successfulness of the proposed mechanism and the given indicators as the possible proxies of pre-earthquake precursors. Hence, the main practical implication of the research can highlight a sustainable way for improving the managerial tools in the field of earthquake prediction.
S-Score Table-Based Parameter-Reduction Approach for Fuzzy Soft Sets
Authors: Qin Hongwu , Gu Chengjun , Ma Xiuqin , Wei Weiyi , Wang Yibo
Published: August 2022

A fuzzy soft set is a mathematical tool used to deal with vagueness and uncertainty. Parameter reduction is an important issue when applying a fuzzy soft set to handle decision making. However, existing methods neglect newly added parameters and have higher computational complexities. In this paper, we propose a new S-Score table-based parameter-reduction approach for fuzzy soft sets. Compared with two existing methods of parameter reduction for a fuzzy soft set, our method takes newly added parameters into account, which brings about greater flexibility and is beneficial to the extension of fuzzy soft sets and a combination of multiple fuzzy soft sets. Additionally, our method accesses fewer elements from the dataset, which results in lower computation compared with the two existing approaches. The experimental results from two applications show the availability and feasibility of our approach.
Efficiency of Several Cytochrome P450 Biomarkers in Highlighting the Exposure of Daphnia magna to an Organophosphate Pesticide
Authors: Melo de Almeida Elodie , Tisserand Floriane , Faria Micaela , Chèvre Nathalie
Published: August 2022

The cytochromes P450 (CYP450) represent a major enzyme family operating mostly in the first step of xenobiotic detoxification in aquatic organisms. The ability to measure these CYP450 enzymes’ activities provides a crucial tool to understand organisms’ response to chemical stressors. However, research on CYP450 activity measurement is still limited and has had variable success. In the present study, we optimize, compile, and compare existing scientific information and techniques for a series of CYP450 biomarkers (EROD, MROD, ECOD, APND, and ERND) used on Daphnia magna. Additionally, we explored these CYP450 biomarkers’ activities through the first 5 days of life of daphnids, providing a link between their age and sensitivity to chemicals. In the experiment, daphnids were exposed to an organophosphate pesticide (diazinon) from birth to measure the molecular response of the detoxification process. Our results suggest EROD as the most applicable biomarker for organisms such as D. magna, with a higher organophosphate detoxification rate in daphnids that are 2 and 5 days old. Additionally, a larger body size allowed a more accurate EROD measurement; hence, we emphasize the use of 5-day-old daphnids when analyzing their detoxification response.
Virological, Serological and Clinical Analysis of Chikungunya Virus Infection in Thai Patients
Authors: Tun Yin May , Charunwatthana Prakaykaew , Duangdee Chatnapa , Satayarak Jantawan , Suthisawat Sarocha , Likhit Oranit , Lakhotia Divya , Kosoltanapiwat Nathamon , Sukphopetch Passanesh , Boonnak Kobporn
Published: August 2022

From 2018 to 2020, the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreak re-emerged in Thailand with a record of more than 10,000 cases up until the end of 2020. Here, we studied acute CHIKV-infected patients who had presented to the Bangkok Hospital for Tropical Diseases from 2019 to 2020 by assessing the relationship between viral load, clinical features, and serological profile. The results from our study showed that viral load was significantly high in patients with fever, headache, and arthritis. We also determined the neutralizing antibody titer in response to the viral load in patients, and our data support the evidence that an effective neutralizing antibody response against the virus is important for control of the viral load. Moreover, the phylogenetic analysis revealed that the CHIKV strains we studied belonged to the East, Central, and Southern African (ECSA) genotype, of the Indian ocean lineage (IOL), and possessed E1-K211E and E1-I317V mutations. Thus, this study provides insight for a better understanding of CHIKV pathogenesis in acute infection, along with the genomic diversity of the current CHIKV strains circulating in Thailand.
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated Adults in the West Bank: Results of a Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Awartani Faisal , Qutob Nouar Mohammad , Asia Mohammad Rajab
Published: August 2022

Seroprevalence studies provide an accurate measure of SARS-CoV-2 spread at a population level and the number of undiagnosed individuals. Repeated cross-sectional sero-studies are encouraged to monitor the spread of the virus. The aim of this study is to assess the seroprevalence rate among a random sample of Palestinians residing in the West Bank region of Palestine, especially among those who were not vaccinated and not diagnosed. The study was able to assess the prevalence of asymptomatic cases among the Palestinian adult population. The study also focused on measuring the percentage of adult Palestinians who accepted to get vaccinated across gender and age groups. Methods: This second round cross-sectional study involved 1451 participants, who agreed to be interviewed and answer the questionnaire, where 910 of them agreed to participate in the sero-study and donate a blood sample to be tested for antibodies. The sample was randomly selected from the adult population, 18 years or older, living in the West Bank region of Palestine. Serological tests for 910 adequate serum samples were performed using immunoassays for the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. Sociodemographic information and medical history data were collected. Results: Study findings indicate that as of October 2021, there was a seroprevalence rate of 75.9% (30% due to infection with COVID-19 virus and 45.9% due to vaccination) with 95% CI (73.1–78.7). The results indicate that the prevalence of antibodies among those who are unvaccinated and undiagnosed was 45.2% with 95% CI (39.9–50.5%). The average age of participants was 37.6 years old. A total of 49.2% were females, and 50.8% were males. In relation to COVID-19, 13.6% of respondents reported getting infected by COVID-19 with statistically significant difference (p-value = 0.001) between males (10.7%) and females (16.5%). In terms of vaccination, 52.8% of respondents reported getting vaccinated with an important difference between males (64.3%) and females (40.9%), (p-value < 0.01). Conclusions: Our findings reveal a drastic rise in seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies due to infection and vaccination. This information is useful for assessing the degree of herd immunity among the adult population and provides better understanding of the pandemic. Population-based seroprevalence studies should be conducted periodically to monitor the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Palestine and inform policy makers about the efficacy of the surveillance system and the public compliance with vaccination policies especially among females.
The Effect of Urban Agriculture on Water Security: A Spatial Approach
Authors: Sun Menglu , Kato Takaaki
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to examine the influence of agricultural development under urbanization on agriculture water supply internalization. Water supply internalization is the process of measuring water security to estimate the degree of water supply sustainably by region inside. According to water users, Water supply internalization could be divided into Agriculture and urban water supply internalization. Agriculture and urban water supply internalization are calculated in this study. This study employed a spatial model to analyze agricultural water supply internalization and its influencing factors. The results showed that the agriculture development associated with agricultural population and crop typology impacts agricultural water supply internalization. Urban water supply internalization increases lead to an increase in agricultural water supply internalization. The agricultural population’s spatial agglomerations lead to increased agricultural water supply internalization. Agricultural population’s spatial agglomerations mean neighborhood city agriculture population share similar trend. Agricultural and urban water supply internalization have spatial autoconnection. The study area consisted of 30 cities in four provinces in North China: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and Shandong.
The value of the personal income tax in the security system economic security of the region
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy», Izhevsk, Russia, Selezneva I. A. , Tauchelova M. I. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Gorsk State Agrarian University», Vladikavkaz, Russia, Gasieva Z. P. ,   Vladikavkaz branch of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Vladikavkaz, Russia, Dzhikiya K. A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Russian State Agrarian University — Moscow Agricultural Academy named after K. A. Timiryazeva», Moscow, Russia
Published: August 2022

In the current unstable economic conditions of the introduction of financial and other sanctions against Russia, strengthening the economic security of the country and its regions becomes especially relevant. The economic security of the state includes a set of measures, the main purpose of which is to form a stable flow of tax revenues to all levels of the country’s budget for financial support of state functions. Personal income tax is one of the levers of the state, thanks to which it tries to solve difficult tasks.
Implementation of the functionality of accounting and tax accounting using the «1C:Enterprise» program for the purpose of calculating income tax
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Stavropol State Agrarian University», Stavropol, Russia, Kostyukova E. I. , Germanova V. S. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Stavropol State Agrarian University», Stavropol, Russia, Frolov A. V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Stavropol State Agrarian University», Stavropol, Russia, Dzhikiya M. K. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Russian State Agrarian University — Ministry of Agriculture named after K.A. Timiryazeva», Moscow, Russia
Published: August 2022

Digitalization has become an integral part of the modern and rapidly developing world. Digital technologies are spreading in all developed countries and countries with economies in transition, including the Russian Federation. They surround us everywhere: from everyday communication to production processes. Currently, everyone knows that automation of enterprise activity management plays an important role for the efficiency of the organization, which means automation of accounting. It functions as an accounting information system. To simplify accounting and auditing activities, new tools based on the use of digital resources in the work of organizations are being created and implemented. With the help of such resources, the productivity of companies increases, their competitiveness improves, the working environment of the organization’s personnel improves. The subject of the study is the automated accounting of business transactions for the purpose of calculating the profit tax of agricultural organizations of the Stavropol Territory. The information base was the forms of specialized reporting of agricultural organizations of the Stavropol Territory. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the development and configuration of various accounting and tax accounting functions for the purpose of calculating income tax.
Russian-Chinese relations and the transformation of the world order
Authors:   FGBOU “Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs of Russia”, Moscow, Vinokurov V. I. , Dashnyam A. ,   FGBOU “Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs of Russia”, Moscow
Published: August 2022

The article analyzes the world order and the international policy of states in modern conditions, analyzes the relations of the Russian Federation and China. It is determined that cooperation between Russia and China is an important and necessary direction in the face of an increasing threat from the West. The desire of the United States to strengthen its infl uence in the international arena leads to instability around the world, and to an increase in interstate confl icts. The new world order is necessary for states as a means of protecting against threats and stabilizing relations between states, the question remains: Who should become the new leader on the world stage, and what exactly should the world order be? Chinese scientists are divided in their opinion, some believe that China should take a new course to protect weak states from US policy, others say that China is not capable of changing the world order and challenging the West. In the situation with Ukrainian issues, many states face a choice: — to challenge the United States, to throw off their obsessive policies and create a new world order in which there will be no place for American leadership; — to be afraid of the consequences of the struggle with the United States, and taking their position to challenge Russia, which in turn will also lead the countries of the West and Asia to serious economic problems. The Russian Federation and China are long-standing partners, connected not only by common interests and views on the world order and negatively related to US policy, but also by states that are also connected by membership in international associations of the Asia-Pacifi c region. If Russia calls China its fi rst important trading partner, then in 2022 China called the United States its main trading partner. China is also preparing sanctions against the Russian Federation, as it cannot resist US policy, and is forced to put up with it. The main question remains whether the Russian Federation should be considered the main partner on the world stage, a state that, like many other countries, does not dare to go against the United States.
African Countries: passive observers or parts to the political process in Ukraine?
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Relations, Institute for African Studies, Moscow., Galina Sidorova Galina Sidorova
Published: August 2022

The relevance of the topic is connected with the ongoing special operation of Russia in Ukraine. The information hysteria of the Western world about this operation prevents African states from adequately perceiving reality and responding to current events. Nevertheless, there has been a positive trend in a number of countries on the continent to support Russia in its efforts to stabilize the situation on the western flank of its borders in order to strengthen national security and prevent the spread of the ideas of Nazism. Africans are familiar with threats to sovereignty, the danger from external enemies, and with being ready to defend their peoples and families. Armed conflicts with human casualties are not rare in their countries. However sympathies of African countries to Russia were supported by relevant agreements at the business forum held as part of the Russia-Africa summit in 2019, where all the states of the continent were represented. They strongly spoke in favor of developing the cooperation with our country and aim to further diversify relations in various fields.
The role and place of the institute of neutrality in modern diplomatic practice (on the example of Switzerland)
Authors:   Diplomatic academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Moscow, Vinokurov V. I. , Samarets A. D. ,   Diplomatic academy of the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs of Russia, Moscow
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to one of the topical issues in modern international relationships, namely the institute of neutrality, its advantages and disadvantages. The institute of neutrality is a successful political model, it has been used in diplomatic practice since the time of the Congress of Vienna, that is, since the beginning of the nineteenth century. The most successful example of a neutral policy is the Swiss Confederation which became the fi rst State to apply this model in practice. It is important to emphasize that Switzerland got its status thanks to the Russian Empire which not only contributed to the development of this model, its application, but also by refusing the reparations due to it after the War with Napoleon, moreover, it allowed Switzerland to develop the banking sector. The institute of neutrality has both advantages, such as non-involvement in military conflicts which means great opportunities for peaceful development at the expense of internal resources, and disadvantages, for example, insuffi cient regulation at the legislative level. Therefore, neutral states can easily evade regulatory legal acts without giving up their status, however, it aff ects their relations with other countries. The examples of this phenomenon are: the desire of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, the participation of the Swiss Confederation in sanctions against Russia in 2022. Finland owes a lot to the Russian Federation, as the legal successor of the USSR, because it was not fully punished for cooperation with the nazis and crimes against humanity, the authorities of this state for some reason forget about it. Switzerland is the country with permanent neutrality at all, in this regard, recent events are completely incompatible with the institution of neutrality. Such actions cannot do without serious consequences, they and the ways to resolve them will be discussed in the article.
Implementasi Peraturan Menteri Perhubungan Nomor PM 63 Tahun 2019 Tentang Standar Pelayanan Minimum Angkutan Orang Dengan Kereta Api Dalam Kemudahan Dan Kenyamanan Layanan Di Stasiun Kereta Api Medan
Authors: Harahap Ali Putra P , Harahap R Hamdani , Isnaini Isnaini
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this researcher is to analyze the implementation and obstacles in the Regulation of the Minister of Transportation Number PM 63 of 2019 concerning Minimum Service Standards for Transportation of People by Train in the Ease and Convenience of Service at the Medan Train Station. In this study using a descriptive method using a qualitative approach, how to collect data related to the problem being studied so that it can be explained descriptively. Refers to George Edwards III's theory, namely: communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number PM 63 of 2019 concerning Minimum Service Standards for Transportation of People by Train in the Ease and Convenience of Service at the Medan Train Station from the communication dimension is still not optimal in terms of the availability of written information which is still minimal, resources are not yet optimal. such as the absence of parking spaces and the available information is not clear, the disposition is still experiencing obstacles such as the attitude of some officers who are still not responsive to prospective passengers, the bureaucratic structure is not maximized in terms of coordination between work units and the placement of officers in the station area is very minimal.
De la simple trasmisión de información, al “periodista” ciudadano. Retos de la comunicación social contemporánea
Authors: García-Suárez Víctor Manuel
Published: August 2022

Se analiza cómo tradicionalmente y hasta nuestros días, por lo general, se ha considerado comunicación a la simple trasmisión de información, a pesar de que desde hace más de cuatro décadas existe un modelo más excelso que parte de la puesta en común y la cooperación mental, entre otros elementos, como condicionantes de la verdadera comunicación interpersonal. Se aborda la importancia de considerar los intereses, necesidades, características, etc. del “otro”, como ente principal del proceso comunicacional. Finalmente se discute el concepto de “periodista ciudadano”, muy arraigado en el mundo de la comunicación social y el periodismo, y se presentan argumentos sólidos que cuestionan y difieren de esa denominación, sin rechazar la participación de los ciudadanos en el proceso de informar, pero sin que ello sea considerado periodismo y mucho menos esos ciudadanos, periodistas.
Uma análise do fenômeno turístico em relação a loucura: um histórico de como a loucura era tratada na idade média e moderna em comparação com os dias atuais e sua memória nos museus brasileiros
Authors: Oliveira Anny Gabrielly Peixoto de , Iwata Maria Jacqueline Ramos , Teixeira Maria Adriana Sena Bezerra , Santos Lúcia Claudia Barbosa
Published: August 2022

Atualmente no Brasil, a loucura pode ser considerada como um atrativo, porém com uma abordagem ética exibida pelos museus e com a arte produzida por trás. Tendo isso em vista, a pesquisa tem como objetivo geral a avaliação do fenômeno turístico em relação à loucura, observando seu histórico, ética e relevância para o turismo no Brasil. Quanto aos objetivos específicos são: levantar um histórico de como a loucura era tratada na Idade Média e na Idade Moderna; contrastar a ética turística com o tratamento para com o louco no Brasil; mapear os museus da loucura no Brasil, analisando a influência exercida por esses museus para o destino turístico. O estudo tem caráter transversal, qualitativo e de revisão de literatura, seus objetivos são exploratórios, com a amostra não-probabilística intencional, os procedimentos técnicos de coleta de dados foram documental e bibliográfico. Os resultados apontaram que atualmente estes museus servem como atrativos turísticos para aqueles que se interessam pela história local, além de contribuir com a economia da região receptora. O estudo busca fazer reflexão para que não sejam repetidas as atrocidades ocorridas no passado citados nesta pesquisa.
A importância da representatividade na coletividade: a trajetória de Adenor dos Reis Soares no município de Ipiaú-BA
Authors: Ramos Samio Cassio da Silva , Oliveira Gladys Freitas de , Silva Paulo Roberto Nogueira , Monteiro Heloisa Helena Tourinho
Published: August 2022

Este texto apresenta o estudo que buscou compreender a importância da representatividade na coletividade de Adenor dos Reis Soares no município de Ipiaú-Bahia. A pesquisa baseia-se em estudos do micro história política do município e utiliza a metodologia da História Oral para dar o aporte na construção da escrita do trabalho de pesquisa. Autores como Alberti (2004) relatam que a história oral como um todo decorre de uma postura com relação a história e as configurações socioculturais que privilegia a recuperação do vivido. Neste viés, busca-se fazer a investigação da articulação política e religiosa de Adenor dos Reis Soares no município de Ipiaú, e sua trajetória em busca da diminuição da desigualdade social e econômica das classes até então esquecidas pela política local. Trata-se de uma pesquisa social, qualitativa, empírica, de abordagem narrativa que põe em evidência a importância da representatividade de Adenor dos Reis Soares em Ipiaú – Bahia.
Análise matemática dos efeitos do atraso no sinal de sondas eletroquímicas sobre a determinação do coeficiente volumétrico de transferência de oxigênio em bioprocessos aeróbios
Authors: Oliveira Samuel Conceição de
Published: August 2022

Neste artigo, uma equação que considera o atraso no sinal de sondas eletroquímicas usadas para medir o nível de oxigênio dissolvido (OD) em biorreatores agitados e aerados é desenvolvida e recomendada para o tratamento de dados experimentais de OD visando à estimativa correta do coeficiente volumétrico de transferência de oxigênio (kLa), um parâmetro-chave no controle da oxigenação do meio durante bioprocessos aeróbios. Para o desenvolvimento de tal equação, utilizou-se o método da transformada de Laplace para resolver a equação diferencial que descreve o atraso no sinal de resposta da sonda, o qual é caracterizado por uma constante de delay kd. Simulações da equação proposta e da equação tradicional utilizando valores de kLa e kd iguais a 400 h-1 e 350 h-1, respectivamente, evidenciaram que o atraso no sinal de resposta da sonda afeta os níveis medidos de OD, levando a uma estimativa incorreta de kLa caso a equação tradicional seja utilizada para tratar dados obtidos em um ensaio típico de determinação deste parâmetro. Embora a equação proposta contenha um parâmetro adicional (kd), isso não deve se constituir em impedimento para o seu uso uma vez que kd  pode ser estimado individualmente por um ensaio experimental apropriado ou juntamente com kLa por um procedimento de regressão não linear.
COVID-19 e as estratégias de mobilidade urbana sustentável
Authors: de Oliveira Juliana Xavier Andrade , Da Silveira José Augusto Ribeiro
Published: August 2022

O surto de COVID-19 gerou impacto no direito de ir e vir, ao passo que impulsiona novas formas de gerenciamento e planejamento da mobilidade urbana. As ações para impedir a propagação da doença (isolamento e quarentena, distanciamento social e contenção da comunidade) geram impactos econômicos e ressaltam os problemas sociais existentes nas cidades. Com objetivo de refletir sobre a contribuição do Índice de Mobilidade Urbana Sustentável (IMUS) para o planejamento e gestão de novos padrões urbanos frente a pandemia, pretende-se com este estudo obter uma seleção de indicadores de sustentabilidade urbana apropriados ao contexto pandêmico atual. Os resultados demonstram que a aplicação adaptada do IMUS durante a crise sanitária, se apresenta como medida viável de avaliação e monitoramento da mobilidade urbana podendo ser utilizada também para criação de cenários futuros.
ANALISIS TEGANGAN PRINSIPAL PADA CHASSIS MOBIL LISTRIK TIPE PROTOTYPE
Authors: Mulyadi Santoso , Kustanto Muh Nurkoyim , Prasetyo Cahya Alief , Jatisukamto Gaguk , Qoryah Rika Dwi Hidayatul , Hermawan Yuni , Darsin Mahros
Published: August 2022

Mobil listrik merupakan kendaraan yang digerakkan oleh motor listrik, motor listrik memperoleh daya dari listrik yang tersimpan pada baterai. Chassis merupakan komponen yang penting pada mobil listrik. Chassis merupakan bagian dari mobil listrik yang berfungsi sebagai penopang sistem dalam mobil listrik, pada chassis terdapat tegangan maksimal dan minimal yang disebut tegangan prinsipal. Tegangan prinsipal ini menjadi referensi untuk menentukan keamanan dari chassis. Sehingga perlu mengetahui tegangan prinsipal pada chassis. Proses pengujian menggunakan dua driver yang masing â€“ masing berat driver adalah 45 kg dan 56 kg. Pengujian dilakukan pada tiga titik yang berbeda pada chassis mobil listrik. Dari hasil pengujian tegangan prinsipal yang terjadi yaitu masing â€“ masing Ïƒ1 = 3,3282 MPa dan Ïƒ2 = 1,5429 MPa pada driver 45 kg dan Ïƒ1 = 3,8233 MPa dan Ïƒ2 = 2,1123 MPa pada driver 56 kg. Tegangan prinsipal pada chassis masih dalam kondisi aman dikarenakan tidak melebihi tegangan luluh material chassis.
Targeting Aberrant Histone Posttranscription Modification Machinery in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Current Findings and Challenges
Authors: Ma Gang , Gong Tongyang , Liu Zhihua
Published: August 2022

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is an aggressive malignancy, but the survival rates of patients with ESCC have not improved as yet largely because the available targeted therapies are limited. Histone posttranscription modification (PTM) is a critical epigenetic regulation. Several deregulations in histone PTM machinery have been identified to promote malignant phenotypes of ESCC, providing druggable targets in treating ESCC. Hereby, we briefly describe current progress and challenges ahead in this field.
Caracterización del impacto por inundación en una cuenca urbana
Authors:   , Ortiz Nicolás Emiliano
Published: August 2022

Las inundaciones urbanas representan los eventos que mayores impactos producen sobre la población y el medio físico construido en la Región Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (RMBA), las cuales contemplan una dinámica compleja dependiente de la relación entre múltiples variables causales. De manera general, en cuencas urbanas de Argentina, se produce un avance de la urbanización informal sobre cursos de agua lo cual es acompañado por la ausencia en el desarrollo de sistemas de gestión de residuos y servicios públicos adecuados, situación que agrava las consecuencias producidas por eventos de inundación. El desarrollo del trabajo se concentró en la cuenca Sarandí – Santo Domingo ubicada en la RMBA, la cual se encuentra altamente antropizada, presenta eventos de inundaciones recurrentes, condiciones de alta vulnerabilidad social y múltiples problemas ambientales. Esto permitió realizar una caracterización en detalle de la amenaza ante eventos de inundación de diferente magnitud e interrelacionar esta información con la vulnerabilidad presente en la cuenca de estudio. Para ello se procedió al desarrollo, calibración, validación y explotación del modelo hidrológico e hidráulico EPA - SWMM, el cual se complementó con la instalación de instrumental hidrométrico en el territorio para el logro de los objetivos. De esta forma se pudieron obtener niveles y velocidades máximas de agua en calles con su respectiva distribución espacial y temporal ante la ocurrencia de eventos de precipitación extremos extraordinarios y ordinarios. Esta información se cruzó con indicadores de vulnerabilidad con el fin de avanzar en la cuantificación de impactos producidos por eventos de inundación. A su vez, se analizaron los cambios hidrológicos producidos por modificaciones en la urbanización de partidos y expansión de actividades productivas. Se elaboró una metodología para la cuantificación de los impactos producidos por eventos de inundación, lo cual permitió una mejor comprensión de la dinámica de inundaciones urbanas en el territorio y las consecuencias potenciales producidas por eventos extremos extraordinarios de precipitación, resultando una herramienta de suma importancia para la toma de decisiones políticas y el desarrollo de planes de mitigación.
Estudio funcional del hígado en los cardíacos congestivos
Authors:   , González Diógenes Alberto
Published: August 2022

La insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva produce una rémora en el territorio venoso de la circulación por la consiguiente anoxia y déficit nutritivo de todos los órganos de la economía, siendo este trastorno más apreciado en los órganos de mayor importancia funcional, entre los cuales y principalmente, se encuentra el hígado.
Contribución al estudio de la forma de las partículas coloides
Authors:   , Calatroni Ricardo
Published: August 2022

Ha sido el objeto de este trabajo, la determinación de la forma de las partículas coloides de tamaño sub y amicroscópico. Siendo las partículas amicroscópicas invisibles con el ultramicroscopio, y las submicroscópicas, aunque visibles de forma indefinible, hemos tenido que recurrir a un método indirecto para su estudio y determinación.
PENERJEMAHAN PEGON DALAM KITAB KUNING PESANTREN
Authors: Kholis R. Ahmad Nur , Karom Luqman
Published: August 2022

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan prinsip dan teknik penulisan dan penerjemahan pegon dalam kitab kuning sebagaimana berlaku di dalam tradisi pesantren. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa: (Pertama) penulisan pegon berbasis kepada huruf vokal A, I, U dalam bahasa Melayu dan Jawa yang kemudian diasimilikan dengan penulisan Bahasa Arab. (Kedua): tanda-tanda yang menunjukkan posisi dan hubungan sintaksis antar kata, frasa atau kalimat ditulis di bagian atas (superscript) teks utama kitab kuning. (Ketiga): tanda-tanda yang menunjukkan makna leksikal ditulis pada bagian bawah teks utama kitab kuning (subscript). (Ketiga) partikel kata yang tidak bisa berdiri sendiri (huruf) tidak diberikan tanda apapun melainkan dihafalkan maknanya. (Keempat): penulisan tanda rujuk mengikuti prinsip kesamaan tanda antara kata yang merujuk dan kata yang dirujuk dan mengikuti teknik penulisan: (1) tanda rujuk pada kata yang merujuk ditulis pada bagian bawah teks utama kitab kuning (subscript), sedangkan tanda rujuk pada kata yang merujuk ditulis pada bagian atas teks utama kitab kuning (superscript); (2) tanda rujuk yang merujuk pada kata, frasa, atau kalimat yang letaknya jauh di bagian teks kitab kuning ditulis dengan teknik semacam catatan kaki (footnote).