bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Environmental taxes in the context of contemporary challenges
Authors:   Institute of Industrial Economics of the NAS of Ukraine, Garkushenko Оksana
Published: October 2023

For more than 50 years, issues of the environmental protection and pollution prevention have attracted an attention of the general public, scientists and governmental bodies. These concerns has especially increased due to the reduction in supplies and the increase in prices for natural gas and oil on a global scale, as well as the fact that the energy sector generates significant volumes of greenhouse gas emissions. With this in mind, environmental regulation is gaining more and more relevance. Environmental taxes are one of the tools for its implementation. The expansion of environmental taxes around the world took place in conditions of their active support by scientists, activists of the environmental protection movement, representatives of business and government agencies. However, if previously publications highlighted the positive side of these economic instruments of environmental regulation (incentives for polluters to reduce the level of environmental pollution, the formation of revenues for budgets that can be used to finance environmental and social programs), then in the last 3-5 years, there began to appear separate scientific publications, in which the effectiveness of environmental taxes as a mean of regulation the state of the environment is questioned. The objective of this paper is to define factors and features of the environmental taxes’ application that reduce their effectiveness as a tool for environmental regulation of the economy. As a result of the analysis of the environmental taxes’ revenues dynamics, peculiarities of their application in some countries of the world, and the dynamics of pollutants’ emissions, it was once again confirmed that environmental taxes alone cannot solve all environmental problems. They should be supplemented with other tools and approaches of environmental regulation. In addition, it is possible to increase the effectiveness of environmental taxes by removing those rebates, exemptions and subsidies from the national tax systems that have a negative impact on the environment and by indexing environmental taxes’ rates in accordance with inflation rates. Ideally, it is also advisable to harmonize environmental taxes’ rates on a global scale. But at the moment, this is unlikely to happen even in the medium run. Implementation of these recommendations in practice will allow not only to reduce the level of environmental pollution, but also to obtain additional funds for the carrying-out environmental protection and social programs, for example – in the field of energy conservation, which should reduce the dependence of countries on fuel imports.
U.S. Interest Rates and Emerging Market Currencies: Taking Stock 10 Years After the Taper Tantrum
Authors: Harikrishnan Nira , Silk Benjamin , Yoldas Emre
Published: October 2023

In 2013, a shift in expectations of market participants for the timing of the tapering of the Federal Reserve's asset purchases, and its ramifications for normalization of U.S. monetary policy, led to sharp increases in longer-term U.S. Treasury yields and volatility in broader financial markets. The episode came to be known as the "taper tantrum" because the strong market reaction came in response to Federal Reserve communications that were largely consistent with market analysts' expectations.
Global Flight to Safety, Business Cycles, and the Dollar
Authors: Bodenstein Martin , Borda Pablo Cuba , Gornemann Nils , Presno Ignacio , Prestipino Andrea , Queralto Albert , Raffo Andrea
Published: October 2023

We develop a two-country macroeconomic model that we fit to a set of aggregate prices and quantities for the U.S. and the rest of the world. In addition to a standard array of shocks, the model includes time variation in agents’ preference for safe bonds. We allow for a component of this time variation to be common across countries and biased toward dollar-denominated safe assets, and refer to this component as global flight to safety (GFS). We find that GFS shocks are the most important shocks driving world business cycles, and are also important drivers of activity in the U.S. and especially abroad. An adverse GFS shock lowers global GDP and inflation, widens global corporate credit spreads, and appreciates the dollar. These effects are very close to those obtained from a structural VAR which uses the excess bond premium (Gilchrist and Zakrajšek, 2012) as proxy for global flight to safety.
The meaning and practice of inclusion AMIDST gender diversity on boards of public sector organizations in Uganda
Authors: Namuddu Regis , Langmia Kehbuma
Published: October 2023

Purpose- Despite progress in achieving gender diversity on corporate boards, there is a growing recognition that mere representation of women does not guarantee their inclusion in terms of active participation and influencing board decisions. This research paper aimed at generating a substantive grounded theory that gives the meaning of inclusion in the boardroom and what should be the ideal practice of inclusion on boards of public sector organizations in Uganda
Methodology- A qualitative study was carried out applying a constructivist grounded theory approach. This approach acknowledges the researchers' introspection and involves interpretation of data. A purposive sampling method and snowball technique were used to obtain a sample of 16 female directors serving on boards of public sector organizations in Uganda. Semi-structured interviews were used to obtain data. The collection of data and analysis were done concurrently using the coding method to analyze data and to enable a thematic analysis of the themes that define inclusion and the ideal practice of inclusion within boards.
Findings- Findings indicate that inclusion means diversity, gender sensitivity, equal opportunity, exploiting potential, and adopting a board charter. On the other hand, the developed ideal practice of inclusion model had some themes similar to the meaning of inclusion. The themes included; Gender Sensitivity, Diverse competencies, Necessary skills, Inclusive behavior, Exploiting potential, and board charter.
Conclusion- The original value of this paper lies in its exploration of the complementary relationship between gender diversity and inclusion on boards. Highlighting the importance of inclusion efforts to reap the benefits of gender diversity on boards. Additionally, by applying the constructivist grounded theory approach this paper provides practical guidance for organizations that strive to achieve gender diversity and inclusion on boards

Keywords: Female directors, board of directors, ınclusion, gender diversity, public sector organizations.
JEL Codes: J16, G34, M14
Aziz Augustinus’un Tanrı Devleti’ni Kurmak: Papa II. Urbanus ve Haçlı Savunusu
Authors: ÇEKİÇ Ayşe
Published: October 2023

Aziz Augustinus V. Yüzyılın Hristiyan teoloğu ve tarih felsefecisidir. Yazmış olduğu Tanrı Şehri/Devleti isimli eseri Batı Roma’nın Gotlar tarafından yağmalanmasının hemen akabinde kaleme alınmıştır. Eserin yazılış mantığı Roma’nın yıkılış sebebinin, insanların pagan inancını bırakıp Hristiyanlığa geçmeleriyle açıklayanlara bir cevap niteliği taşımaktadır. Buna göre Augustinus, Roma’nın yıkımının pagan inancına sırt çevirmekten değil yozlaşmaktan olduğu görüşünü savunmaktadır. Bu minvalde Augustinus, Pagan tanrılarının beceriksizliği karşısında Hristiyan inancının gücüne ve kurtarıcılığına vurgu yapmaktadır. Hristiyan medeniyetinin belki de tarih felsefesi bağlamında en erken savunusunu yapan Augustinus, bu savunusunu Tanrı Devleti ve yeryüzünün kurtuluşu metaforunu işleyerek derinleştirmektedir. Tanrı Devleti fikrinin Haçlı seferlerinde birincil itici güç olması, Papa II. Urbanus ve Haçlıların Augustinus’un Tanrı Devleti savunusunu bir yönüyle teoriden pratiğe geçirme girişimi olarak düşünülebilir. Bu girişim, Augustinus’u haklı çıkarmaktan ziyade Haçlı kimliğini kanonik bir forma büründürme şeklinde ele alınmalıdır. Bu makale, Tanrı devleti düşüncesinin Hristiyan tarih tasavvurundaki yeri ve önemini Augustinus’un zihnî arka planından anlamlandırarak Haçlı seferlerine nasıl etki ettiği üzerine odaklanmıştır. Çalışmada, Tanrı Devleti’nin mümkünlüğü Augustinus’un yaklaşımından hareketle tarihsel sarkacın ileriye yönlendirilişiyle incelenmeye çalışılmıştır. Makalede kıyas yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu sayede Augustinus’un fikirleri ile Papa Urbanus’un fikirleri arasındaki benzerlik aşikâr kılınmaya çalışılmıştır. Nihai olarak Haçlı seferlerinin teolojik ve fikri zemininde, Augustinus’un Tanrı Devleti düşüncesi ve Hristiyanlık savunusunun etkisinin olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Digital Diversification to Expand the Indonesian Radio Industry: A Case Study of PRFM, Delta, and Dahlia Stations
Authors:   Universitas Islam Bandung, Indonesia, Kurnia Septiawan Santana , Firmansyah Firmansyah ,   Universitas Islam Bandung, Indonesia, Ahmadi Dadi ,   Universitas Islam Bandung, Indonesia, Cakranegara Doddy Iskandar ,   Universitas Islam Bandung, Indonesia, Karsa Satya Indra ,   Universitas Islam Bandung, Indonesia, Kustiman Erwin ,   FISIP Universitas Pasundan, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

Digitization has made radio stations the business of news portals, global aggregator platforms, programmed journalism or algorithm journalism. How does the radio broadcasting business retain an audience and grow listeners across borders via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, WhatsApp and Website? How does the radio broadcasting business disseminate information and promotions more intimately, personally and widely? How the radio broadcasting business is accessible to audiences, fun and mobile: pocketable, openable on mobile phones, computers, iPads and more? How do listeners interact and communicate anytime and anywhere? The answer is digitalization that has changed radio technology, social culture, economy and generations. These changes affect the management, production, distribution, and reception of radio broadcast listeners. The governance of the radio broadcasting business has been mandated, commissioned, and inspired by a unique public service. This research uses a "Case Study", and Single Multi-Level Case Analysis, to confirm the theoretical proposition, of digitalization technology, in practice communication technology, which is used to develop radio broadcasting governance. How is the digitization of radio broadcasting governance used as an information technology tool, as a tool for developing marketing, and as a tool for information business diversification? Qualitative data were coded from observations, open interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and detailed documents to assess the views and experience of digitizing radio broadcast managers in managerial and business development. Keywords: Digitization, digitalization, diversification, business, radio broadcast.
Understanding Media Influence on Parental Perspectives Towards Child Obesity Prevention
Authors:   Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Qian Wang , Rahim Normaliza Abd. ,   Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Hassim Nurzihan ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2023

The advocacy for children’s health and wellness through multiple media platforms is pertinent in raising awareness among parents as the World Health Organization (WHO) identified child obesity as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. Malaysia is currently ranked with the highest obesity population in Southeast Asia, a clear indication that intervention campaigns implemented to improve the obesity conundrum in the past have met with little success. Although studies have shown that parents exercise considerable influence on nutrition and eating habits of children, their information-seeking habits in their position as decision makers of the household remains a significant oversight. Therefore, effective health communication strategies in the media targeted towards this segment highlight the importance of child obesity prevention information, particularly among low-income groups in urban communities. This study examined media and communication strategies on child obesity by exploring how parents negotiate information to ensure children abide by healthier practices. In doing so, a diary study was conducted to observe behaviours of the target group in dealing with information on child obesity on a daily basis. The result of the study is congruent with the assumption that parents have great potential to organically formulate child obesity prevention plans with their extent of exposure towards media messages. Henceforth, the role of media is seen as a highpoint in creating awareness on health communication strategies that can further engage and assist Malaysian parents for a more sustainable future for their children. Keywords: Child obesity, health communication, media strategies, new media, social marketing.
The Right to Cyberbully? A Gendered Analysis During COVID-19 in Malaysia
Authors:   Taylors University, Malaysia, Loh Benjamin Y. H. , Somiah Vilashini ,   Universiti Malaya, Kho Suet Nie ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2023

This paper explores the rhetoric of cyberbullying with a focus on Malaysian female influencers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research objectives entailed identifying various critical rhetoric and attacks against female influencers on digital platforms, understanding diverse levels of cyberbullying experienced by influencers from different backgrounds, and analysing reasons behind online aggressive behaviours. The study's theoretical framework contributes to intersectionality theory by examining how the COVID-19 context shapes nuances in Female Cyber Victimisation. Methodologically, the research employs critical discourse analysis to study language in online comments and responses reflecting cyberbullying against Malaysian female influencers. The analysis covers social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and forums (Hardware Zone, Lowyat.net, Cari.com.my), focusing on cyberbullying content over two years. Three prominent Malaysian female influencers targeted by cyberbullying namely Cathryn Li, Veveonah and Ain Husniza were selected for their distinct demographics and contexts, showcasing varying cyberbullying rhetoric. Findings reveal male internet commenters' presumptions about female influencers are shaped by religion and modesty perceptions. Influencers challenging gender norms face escalated negativity. Cathryn Li, perceived as less modest and non-Muslim, faced extensive derogatory comments affecting her mental health. Ain Husniza faced mockery due to her Malay Muslim background, while Veveonah was targeted for political motives. Rooted in conservative gender roles, societal expectations contribute to targeting female influencers, resulting in ridicule and harassment. These cases underscore the intricate interplay of gender, cultural norms, and online harassment, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive interventions to combat cyberbullying and safeguard the well-being of female influencers. Keywords: COVID-19, cyberbullying, gender, influencers, female cyber victimization.
Determining Satisfaction of Social Media Use Among Iraqi Audiences Toward Religious Issues
Authors:   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Mohammed Ali Hussein Saadi , Yasin Megat Al-Imran ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Alsagoff Syed Agil Syekh ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: October 2023

This research aims to determine the level of satisfaction on social media use among Iraqi audiences in fulfilling their need for information on religious issues and Islamic topics. This research highlights the role of new media in spreading religious awareness among the public as electronic media is no longer used to just monitor an event and communicate information; rather, it has the power to influence the behaviour of users - hence becoming the pressure and control factors as well triggering event thus creating motivation to prepare an individual in regards of their faith at the same time. A questionnaire was distributed to Iraqi audiences and the results demonstrate the importance of social networking platforms towards shaping attitudes and perceptions towards the practice of Islam and how it has become an integral part of individual behaviour as well as their daily lifestyles. This research was guided by the theory of Uses and Gratification (U&G), where representation of knowledge and information-seeking behaviours influence public opinions on religious issues through the use of social networking sites. Further to this, the results of this search indicate that the motives of social media platform use by the Iraqi public are mostly cognitive and enhanced their knowledge of religious issues. Keywords: New media, religious issues, social media, uses and gratifications theory, media influence.
The Role of the Wife in Interpersonal Communication to the Harmony of the Indonesian Fisherman's Family
Authors:   Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar, Indonesia, AB Syamsuddin , Ali Mohd. Nor Shahizan ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Yusuf Fakhri ,   Ar-Raniry State Islamic University Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

The dual role of the fisherman's wife requires interpersonal communication in interaction. As a housewife, she also helps her husband work to meet family needs while maintaining family togetherness and honour. The research aims to know the role and function of a housewife in family interpersonal communication. This type of research is qualitative with a communication and sociology approach. The data sources are primary data with 20 key informants, religious leaders, community, and government, each one person, and secondary in the form of books and documents. Data collection methods through interviews, observation, and documentation. As well as theoretical data analysis. The results of the study show that the role of the fisherman's wife is inseparable from interpersonal communication. The part of the wife when the husband goes to sea to catch fish in the sea so that family harmony is created. Namely, a. Maintain household harmony by 1). Assamaturuseng (mutual consensus), 2). Sipakatau (humanize each other), 3). Sipakalebbi Sipakalebbi (glorify/appreciate each other, 4). Sipakinge (advise each other). B. Maintaining honour, namely, 1). Independence; meeting the needs of life with family members; 2). Limit yourself. He was closing himself out of the house, receiving guests, 3). Take care of the children while the husband is at sea. The implication of this paper is to provide advice and affirm policies regarding families living on the coast. Furthermore, it is a reference in social science and communication sociology. Keywords: The role of the wife, communication, harmony, family, fishermen.
Representation of Popular Korean Culture (K-Pop) Industrial Identity through A Virtual Ethnographic Approach
Authors:   Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia, Menawati Rosseta Septia , Putri Addin Kurnia ,   Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

The popularity of Korean pop (K-Pop) culture can be seen through the growth of a massive fan base without age restrictions, and is currently the largest in the music and entertainment industry. K-Pop fans who occupy a fandom are known as K-Popers. This present study explains the representation of identity in essence, as according to Hall - is related to the use of language, and represents a “blurring” of meaning by a cultural industry aiming for commercialisation. The result of this research shows the process of blurring meaning by talent agencies that produce K-Pop idols as the main product that represent them by carrying important values that will be adapted and consumed by fans with strong loyalty and emotional connection. The agency is a cultural business industry that sells its “products” such as K-Pop idols that they have introduced to fans, and refers to their “existence” that is consumed by fans. This study used a virtual ethnographic approach with data collection techniques through participant observation and interviews. Each of these main products has its own unique concept as every fan will feel special and exclusive as K-Pop music is a sense of "individuality" developed by the K-Pop culture and industry. Based on the results of observations on Instagram, we can find various types of fans to describe how they adapt the meaning that is sold by the agency through the products they sell. Keywords: Popular culture, K-Pop idol, identity, culture industry, identity representation.
COVID-19 PANDEMİSİ: NEOLİBERAL KÜRESELLEŞMENİN GÜN BATIMI
Authors: Yaşar Abdulkadir , Girgin Orçun
Published: October 2023

Toplumların ekonomik, siyasal ve kültürel alanlarda bir bütünleşme sürecine girmesini ifade eden küreselleşme olgusu, ortaya çıktığı 20. yüzyılın son çeyreğinden itibaren ivme kazanarak yakın dönemin toplumsal ilişkilerine damgasını vurmuştur. Küreselleşmenin taşıyıcısı, iki kutuplu dünya düzeninin sona ermesiyle birlikte dünya genelinde yaygınlaştırılan neoliberal ekonomi politikaları olmuştur. Ulus-üstü örgütler tarafından ulusal ekonomilere empoze edilen neoliberal ekonomi politik aracılığıyla sermayenin önündeki engellerin kaldırılması hedeflenmiştir. 20. yüzyılın büyük bir bölümü boyunca ekonomiye müdahale eden başat güç olan ulus-devlet bu yolda en önemli engel olarak görülürken, ulus-devletin işlevlerinin piyasa güçlerine aktarılarak zayıflatılması girişimleri gözlenmiştir. Söz konusu uygulamaları meşrulaştırmak adına, küreselleşmenin özgürlük, barış ve refah getireceğine yönelik söylemler bu süreçte devreye girerken, sosyal gerçeklik ise başka bir hikaye anlatmaktadır. Neoliberal küreselleşmenin vaatlerinin aksine, son dönemde eşitsizlikler, ekolojik riskler, savaşlar ve ekonomik krizler görünürlük kazanmıştır. Bununla birlikte, küreselleşmenin bir sonucu olarak ortaya çıkan Covid-19 salgını, bizatihi küreselleşmenin bir kriz içine girdiğini gözler önüne sermiştir. Covid-19 pandemisi küresel piyasa ve örgütlerin başarısızlığının ilanı olmuştur. Salgın ile mücadele küresel birlikler ve özel girişimler yerine devletlerin kaynaklarıyla yürütülmüş, bu süreç bir süredir geriletilmiş olan ulus-devlet gücü ve etkinliğinin geri dönüşünü sağlamıştır. Bu bağlamda, bu çalışma yakın dönemdeki gelişmeler temelinde, küreselleşmenin siyasal ve ekonomik paradigmasını tartışmayı amaçlamaktadır.
A Comparative Analysis of Age-Stage Two Sex Life Tables in Distinct Forms of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.): Insights into Population Dynamics and Reproductive Strategies
Authors: J. K. Lekshmi , J.S. Kennedy , M Murugan , D Malarvizhi
Published: October 2023

Callosobruchus maculatus, the bean weevil, is a fascinating insect that showcases remarkable adaptations for survival. Found in tropical and subtropical regions, it has become a global pest due to its adaptability and hitchhiking capabilities, causing substantial grain losses. This small beetle, part of the Chrysomelidae family, serves as a valuable model organism in entomology and agricultural research. One of the key aspects of Callosobruchus maculatus that captures the attention of scientists is its dichotomy between active and inactive forms. These two forms represent distinct survival strategies employed by the beetle to navigate its ever-changing environment. The present study provides a comprehensive overview of the study on Callosobruchus maculatus, highlighting the two distinct forms of the species, their adaptations, and the significance of understanding their lifetable parameters. It emphasizes the ecological, practical, and research-oriented implications of this study, ranging from ecological insights to pest management strategies and the optimization of mass multiplication protocols. These forms exhibited notable differences in various life history parameters and survival characteristics. Flightless-inactive females had longer preoviposition and oviposition period and laid a significantly higher average of eggs per female with higher reproduction potential. Female fecundity (eggs/female) was much lower in the flight-active form (18.6) than in the flightless-inactive form (84.10) and maintained constant survival rate. Life expectancy values were generally lower for the flightless-inactive form compared to the flight-active form across different stages and sexes. Both males and females in the flight-active form exhibited a consistent and relatively high life expectancy, with a 100% chance of survival throughout all age intervals. Overall, these findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the differences in life history traits, reproductive strategies, and survival patterns between the flight-active and flightless-inactive forms of Callosobruchus beetles in a controlled laboratory environment.
Microflora of hatching eggs and ways of its formation
Authors: Gorfunkel Elena P. , Ilina Larisa  A.
Published: October 2023

In this study, the results were obtained reflecting the content of the genetic material of bacteria in incubation eggs. Given the widespread use of chicken embryos in medicine, veterinary medicine and pharmacology, the identification and identification of microorganisms is an important task. In the course of the study, a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the composition of bacteria in various tissues of incubation eggs was carried out. Three average mixed samples of each typical category were selected: chorion-allantois shell (HAO) on the 8th day of incubation, yolk sacs on the 13th, 18th and 20th days of incubation. The study was conducted using real-time PCR (real-time PCR). Sampling and sample preparation were carried out in accordance with established standards. The data obtained are important to take into account when using incubation eggs as an experimental model or for obtaining biological products. As a result of this study, the content of bacterial genetic material in various tissues of incubation eggs was established, which is important for assessing the safety and quality of these eggs when they are used in medical, veterinary and pharmacological studies. The real-time PCR method made it possible to conduct a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the composition of bacteria, which is an important step in studying the identification of microorganisms in incubation eggs. The established rules and standards for sampling and sample preparation ensure the reliability and accuracy of the data obtained.
Perspectives for a Liberation Psychology in the 21st Century: Learning Alongside Survivors in Guatemala and Rwanda
Authors: Lykes M.
Published: October 2023

As is increasingly recognized globally, Ignacio Martín-Baró sought to liberate psychology from its roots in a dominant, dualist, positivist paradigm evident in Euro-American/Western psychological theory, research and praxis in the 20 th century. He called for a new horizon for psychology of relevance defined by its contribution towards breaking cycles and dynamics of personal and social oppression. He has been credited with developing an onto-epistemology “of the people” – ways of being, knowing, and doing that evolve in situ – within and beyond the context of systemic violence in the 1981-1990 armed conflict in El Salvador in which he was one among approximately 75,000 people assassinated. Against the backdrop of his contributions, we note the presence of a “trauma industry” whereby mental health professionals regularly enter war zones and post-conflict settings with diagnostics and treatment models imported from the global North, thereby de-politicizing and de- contextualizing historically rooted violence and locating social suffering in individual symptoms of PTSD. We authors – feminist community and clinical psychologists, researchers and consultants with a long-term relationship of accompanying survivors in Guatemala and Rwanda – explore selected ethical and conceptual shortcomings of the international trauma boom that influences our work, while consciously engaging and confronting contradictions of being part of the very power structures that they seek to overcome through a praxis of mutual accompaniment. Martín-Baró’s liberation psychology orients our research and trauma work in multiple dilemmas we encounter in contexts wherein we also draw on critical reflexivity vis- à-vis our positionalities as “outsiders”, Euro-American/Western educated White feminists who have developed dialogic relationships with women and child survivors of gross violations of human rights. We seek to decolonize psychology while the latter continues to privilege us and marginalize those we accompany. Through a lens of an open dialogue between two different regional contexts we identify and discuss “lessons learned” through similar praxis developed “from the perspective of survivors”, while identifying ruptures and limitations as well as pending questions encountered in the field as we seek to contribute to a liberation of psychology in our professional roles through the praxis of mutual accompaniment.
The Church of Physiotherapy: The Necessity for Betrayal
Authors: Breedt Eduan
Published: October 2023

This paper draws lines of similarity between physiotherapy’s transcendent ontology and that of Christian fundamentalism. Like fundamentalism, I argue that physiotherapy dogmatically conforms to a limited, incontroversial Truth upheld by an unacknowledged imagined community which opposes epistemological and ontological mobility. Using this confluence, I illustrate how betraying physiotherapy becomes necessary in order to escape its conformist ontology. This essay reimagines God as an immanent creator through Gilles Deleuze’s ontology, which concurrently reifies physiotherapy and its ontology with one of immanence and difference. To escape the habituation of thought and make physiotherapy strange, I intentionally use unconventional and unfamiliar diction throughout this essay, creatively experimenting with the generative potential of Viktor Schlovosky’s concept of defamiliarization. By betraying the comfort of transcendence, affirming difference and unfamiliarity, we experiment with what physiotherapy could become.
Dimension politique du leadership infirmier : Réflexion sur le 29e Congrès du Conseil international des infirmières et, plus largement, sur le rôle politique des organisations infirmières
Authors:   Collective of authors*
Published: October 2023

Réflexion sur le 29e Congrès du Conseil international des infirmières et, plus largement, sur le rôle politique des organisations infirmières
A comparative study of neonatal and maternal outcome between forceps delivery and vacuum extraction
Authors: Ghosh Subhabrata , Biswas Pranab K. , Mani Manik , Chaudhuri Snehamay , De Nirupam K.
Published: October 2023

Background: Aims and objectives of the study were to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes of forceps versus vacuum application in assisted vaginal delivery.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital of West Bengal over one year. Women in labor with vertex presentation were delivered by vacuum and forceps. A total of 100 cases were included of which 50 patients selected for forceps delivery and 50 patients for vacuum extraction. The instruments were either silastic cup vacuum extractor or Wrigley`s outlet forceps. Maternal morbidity was studied in terms of cervical tears, vaginal lacerations, episiotomy extension, perineal tears, PPH, and retention of urine. Neonatal morbidity was studied in terms of Apgar score, instrumental injuries, cephalhematoma, NICU admission and the outcome was compared. Chi square test was used to analyze the data.
Results: Observations maternal morbidity viz. episiotomy extension, traumatic PPH were significant in the forceps group (p=0.01). With regards to neonatal morbidity, SNCU admission were significantly higher in forceps delivery (p=0.02) and incidence of cephalohematomas were more in ventouse delivery (p=0.02).
Conclusions: Vacuum and forceps should remain appropriate tools in the armamentarium of the modern obstetrician. However, ventouse may be chosen first (if there is no fetal distress) as it is significantly less likely to injure the mother.
Generalization of typed include dependencies with null values in databases
Authors: Zykin Sergey V.
Published: October 2023

The paper discusses a new type of dependency in databases, which is a generalization of inclusion dependencies. Traditionally, such dependencies are used in practice to ensure referential integrity. In this case, the restriction is established only between a pair of relations, the first of which is called the main, the second is external. In practice, referential integrity often needs to be established for a larger number of relations, where several main and several external relations participate in the same constraint. Such a structure corresponds to an ultragraph. The paper provides a rationale for generalized inclusion dependencies that take into account the presence of null values in external relations. Based on the study of the properties of typed dependencies, a system of axioms is obtained, for which consistency (soundness) and completeness are proved.
The Boltzmann distribution in the problem of rational choice by population of a patch under an imperfect information about its resources
Authors: Kirillov Alexander N. , Danilova Inna V.
Published: October 2023

The problem of rational choice by the population of a patch containing energy (nutritive) resources is considered. This problem belongs to the theory of optimal foraging, which, in turn of, studies issues related to the behavior of the population when it leaves the patch or chooses the most suitable one. In order to define the optimal patch choice for population, a variational approach, based on the idea of the Boltzmann distribution is proposed. To construct the probability distribution the utility functions are used, that take into account factors that can influence the patch choice of a population: available information about the quality of patches, the energy utility of patches, the cost of moving to the patch, the cost of information about the quality of patches. The main goal of the paper is to investigate the influence of available information about the amount of resources, contained in patches, on a decision-making process generated by the foragers while a suitable patch choosing. The optimal rationality is determined in the cases taking into account the information cost, the average energy utility of all patches, the rationality depending on the patch. The conditions under which the population, with the lack of information, select the “poor” patch, in sense of its resources, are obtained. The latter provides a theoretical justification of experimental observations, according to which a population can choose a patch with worse quality. The obtained results have a general character and may be used not only in behavioral ecology but when constructing any decision making processes.
Features of the gubernatorial elections in the Yaroslavl region in 2022
Authors: Mamzelev Ilya A. , Shterle Anton V.
Published: October 2023

The article describes the legal foundations and political features of the gubernatorial elections in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. In particular, authors focus on the political situation before the elections of the Governor of the Yaroslavl region in 2022. They come to conclusion that in the Yaroslavl region, the election campaign took place in the absence of political competition primarily due to the use of the “municipal filter” in the gubernatorial election system of the region, providing the overwhelming advantage of in the use of administrative, informational and financial resources to the main candidate, as well as low activity of other candidates. In addition, there were other important elements of the election campaign of federal leaders of public opinion, in particular federal ministers and senior state officials. Finally, one of the key features of the gubernatorial elections in the Yaroslavl region was the possibility of self-nomination of candidates that provided a solid public distance between the main candidate and the widely criticized United Russia party. These conclusions are confirmed with the help of the analysis of the political situation in the Yaroslavl region before the start of the election campaign, the overview of actions and resources of the main contenders based on open sources, and the content analysis of mass media.
Ways to implement the concept of "soft power" of the Russian Federation with the help of information communications
Authors: Palatnikov Denis E. , Osipova Vlada V.
Published: October 2023

In the modern world, the process of confrontation in the international arena is regularly complicated, it is becoming increasingly difficult for countries to maintain the role of leading powers and balance their international authority due to the emergence of various crises and threats. «Soft power» is a new way in modern geopolitics, designed to reduce the role and using of forceful methods of confrontation in favor of non-traditional methods - using of the non-state sector, the attractiveness of culture, traditions and political values in order to influence the societies of other countries, thereby increasing the image level. In the Russian foreign policy course, the concept of «soft power» occupies one of the important places in the priorities of developing of the level of authority and state image, however, for Russia, as a democratic state, the application of the methodology under consideration is a conceptually new vector, as a result, certain problems arise in practice. This article discusses the informational support of the «soft power» methodology of the Russian Federation. Problem areas are identified with methods of political analysis in this issue by comparing with the information support of the «soft power» of the United States and China.
Semantic structure of word-formation nests based on one Adyghe root in the Adyghe linguoculture
Authors: Kardanov Musadin L. , Ezaova Madina Y. , Shugusheva Juleta Kh.
Published: October 2023

Modern etymological and historical-semasiological studies, not limited to the framework of purely linguistic schemes, come to a cognitive nature. Such a scientific interdisciplinary approach provides the required depth to etymological and historical-semasiological analysis in content and word-formation aspects and corresponds to the modern humanitarian paradigm. Such a comprehensive approach to the study of the facts of the language is relevant, first of all, for research on the material of modern young-written languages that do not have a long-written tradition, which includes the Abkhaz-Adyghe. This article provides a multi-aspect analysis of a single Adyghe sound-root morpheme, which has not yet been considered as the starting base for the emergence of all derived words and all meanings that appeared as a result of its semantic evolution, that is, in all its lexical and word-formation diversity. All derived words in the article are combined into a lexical nest, which allows them to be considered in structural and substantive terms, so they form a systemic unity. The article also analyzes semantic and typological transitions of meanings related by etymological meaning and root morpheme.
Image-based MRI detection of brain tumours using convolutional neural networks
Authors: Preethi G , NG Thangamma , Sankar S Perumal , Walid Md Abul Ala , Suganthi D , Deepthika K
Published: October 2023

Rapid and uncontrolled cellular proliferation is what distinguishes a brain tumor. Unfortunately, brain tumors cannot be prevented other than via surgery. As predicted, deep learning may help diagnose and cure brain cancers. The segmentation approach has been widely studied for brain tumor removal. This uses the segmentation approach, one of the most advanced methods for object detection and categorization. To efficiently assess the tumor's size, an accurate and automated brain tumor segmentation approach is needed. We present a fully automated brain tumor separation method for imaging investigations. The approach has been developed with convolutional neural networks. The Multimodal Brain Tumor Image Segmentation (BRATS) datasets tested our strategy. This result suggests that DL should investigate heterogeneous MRI image segmentation to improve brain tumor segmentation accuracy and efficacy. This study may lead to more accurate medical diagnoses and treatments. Researchers in this study also found a way to automatically find cancerous tumours by using the Grey Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) and discrete wavelet transform (DWT) to find features in MRI images. They then used a CNN to guess the final prognosis. The preceding section details this technique. When compared to the other algorithm, the CNN method uses computer resources better.
Unravelling the potential of rice congee: A review of its physicochemical properties, processing methods, functional food opportunities, and current hurdles
Authors: Shaharom Noor Farisya Mohd , Seow Lay-Jing , Yusoff Anida , Seow Eng-Keng
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to go through how to make porridge and congee, how processing factors affect the physicochemical and nutritional qualities of porridge and congee, and how to fortify and replace functional components in instant porridge and congee. Nowadays, consumers are expressing an increase in desire for food products that are more nutritious, accessible, and natural without compromising on health objectives, flavors, or ingredients. Most significantly, these food products must aid consumers in keeping up with their hectic schedules. Porridge, or congee, is well-known for being a nutritious dish that is simple to prepare, easy to digest, and great for feeding the sick and toothless, such as infants and the elderly. In spite of that, porridge, or congee, is a starchy food with a low nutritional content. The use of different kinds of beans, grains, and vegetables as functional ingredients could provide higher nutritional values as compared to plain porridge or congee. Thus, food researchers take the initiative in developing instant fortified porridge and congee to fulfil consumers’ demand for a healthy and convenient food. Previous studies have proven that instant fortified porridge and congee have significantly improved the nutritional content of plain porridge and congee. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the potential contribution of rice congee to the dietary needs of consumers (especially the elderly), shedding light on its significance as a functional food option.
Etnobotani Kelapa (Cocos nucifera L.) di Desa Sungai Kupang Kecamatan Kandangan Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan
Authors: Fauzana Nada , Pertiwi Agustina Ambar , Ilmiyah Najimatul
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kajian etnobotani kelapa (Cocos nucifera L.) di Desa Sungai Kupang Kecamatan Kandangan Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif-kuantitatif. Sumber data adalah responden, informan, dan dokumentasi yang pengumpulan datanya dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, dokumentasi, dan angket.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, kelapa (Cocos nucifera L.) banyak dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Desa Sungai Kupang. Bagian kelapa yang paling banyak dimanfaatkan yaitu buah sebanyak 46%, batang 23%, daun 23%, bunga 8%, dan akar 0%. Kajian botani kelapa secara umum yaitu habitusnya berupa pohon, periodisitas pirenial, dan berakar serabut. Kajian etnofarmakologi, kelapa banyak dimanfaatkan sebagai obat tradisional. Kajian etnoantropologi, kelapa dipercaya sebagai suatu keperluan yang harus ada saat ritual adat. Misalnya pada saat rangkaian acara pernikahan dan acara mandi-mandi 7 bulanan kehamilan. Kajian etnoekonomi, kelapa dimanfaatkan dengan diolah yang kemudian dijual untuk meningkatkan perekonomian. Kajian etnolinguistik, masyarakat Desa Sungai Kupang tidak mengetahui asal muasal nama kelapa karena nama kelapa sudah diketahui secara turun temurun. Kajian etnoekologi, berdasarkan hasil pengukuran parameter lingkungan kondisi tempat kelapa tumbuh sesuai dengan syarat tumbuhnya sehingga kelapa di Desa Sungai Kupang dapat tumbuh dan berkembang dengan baik.
Pembelajaran Biologi Terkait Materi Bakteri Probiotik dalam Pencernaan Manusia Menggunakan Model Bersiklus
Authors: Susdarwono Endro Tri
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji pembelajaran biologi terkait materi bakteri probiotik dalam pencernaan manusia menggunakan model bersiklus. Model siklus belajar berorientasi pada peristiwa alami, saling berhubungan, atau prinsip-prinsip yang melibatkan beberapa konsep. Sedangkan probiotik bisa disebut sebagai makanan suplemen yang memberikan manfaat bagi induk semangnya (tubuh manusia) untuk meningkatkan hubungan keseimbangan microbial dalam usus.  Fokus penelitian adalah ada atau tidaknya pengaruh pembelajaran siklus terkait materi bakteri probiotik terhadap tingkat pemahatan atas materi. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Pendekatan kuantitatif yang digunakan meliputi pengujian independensi. Pengujian independensi dilakukan dengan bantuan suatu tabel kontinjensi. Pengujian digunakan karena variabel pertama dan kedua terdiri dari sejumlah kategori. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian model pembelajaran bersiklus pada materi bakteri probiotik berpengaruh terhadap tingkat pemahaman siswa. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan hasil perhitungan khai-kuadrat adalah 30,2778. Artinya, nilai tersebut lebih besar daripada nilai khai-kuadrat dalam tabel. dengan demikian, hipotesis nihil ditolak sedangkan hipotesis alternative diterima. Ternyata, model pembelajaran siklus pada materi bakteri probiotik berpengaruh terhadap tingkat pemahaman siswa atas materi.
Jenis-Jenis Jamur (Fungi) Makroskopis Di Desa Bandar Raya Kecamatan Tamban Catur
Authors: Norfajrina Norfajrina , Istiqamah Istiqamah , Indriyani Sari
Published: October 2023

Jamur adalah salah satu kingdom dengan spesies yang banyak dan belum teridentifikasi. Banyaknya jamur makroskopis yang ditemukan dan dikonsumsi masyarakat di Desa Bandar Raya Kecamatan Tamban Catur karena kondisi lingkungan yang mendukung dan sebagian wilayah lahan pertanian. Berdasarkan observasi literatur, belum ada penelitian terkait jenis jamur makroskopis di tempat tersebut.Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis jamur (fungi) makroskopis yang terdapat di Desa Bandar Raya Kecamatan Tamban Catur sehingga bisa dijadikan sebagai dasar untuk penelitian selanjutnya. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian lapangan (field research). Teknik sampling menggunakan Purposive Sampling dengan metode jelajah (survey eksploratif). Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik observasi dan dokumentasi. Data penelitian dianalisis secara deskriptif dan eksploratif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ditemukan 15 spesies di Desa Bandar Raya Kecamatan Tamban Catur, yaitu Phallus indusiatus, Lentinus sajor-caju, Pycnoporus sanguineus, Trametes hirsuta, Trametes gibbosa, Trametes ochracea, Earliella scabrosa, Ganoderma applanatum, Pleurotus pulmonaris, Schizophyllum commune, Parasola auricoma, Chlorophyllum brunneum, Auricularia auricula-judae, Dacryopinax spathularia, dan Cookeina sulcipes.