bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CDR and Tropical Forestry: Fighting Climate Change One Cubic Meter a Time
Authors: Augusto Zanetti Ederson , N. Numbisi Frederick , Karoshi Vithal , Rochadelli Roberto , Sbardelotto Allan , Siqueira Joesio , Levy Boussamba Alain
Published: May 2023

In the coming decades, there will be a global increase in demand for biomass and in advocating GHG emission removal technology and practices. In the agriculture and forestry context, intensification of land use is the most promising solution—together with processing efficiency—in balancing consumption, rated as human appropriation of net primary production (HANPP), with Net Primary Production (NPP) from atmospheric CO2 fertilization. Forest plantations, croplands, cultivated pastures, lianas, palms and other secondary vegetation have shown yield gains from CO2 fertilization, while native forest (trees) experience short-lived increases in growth rates and are out-competed by fast-growing components—secondary vegetation. There is evident path of degradation in non-managed, native tropical forests fueled by atmospheric CO2 fertilization. Following such BAU scenario, tropical forests would experience important dwindling in tree cover on a temporal scale. An alternative IFM scenario is proposed combining contemporary silviculture techniques, adapted land use intensification and HWP increase. This would contribute additional atmospheric CO2 removals, certifiable as CDR goods able to generate carbon credits and financial incentive for cultivation of improved native tree species. These CDR credits can be included in tropical countries’ NDC and presented at UNFCCC as an ITMO for fighting global climate change.
High Equatorial Andean Forests and Their Socioecological Problems
Authors: Avellaneda-Cusaría Alfonso
Published: May 2023

The so-called Tropical Forests, in the case of Colombia, which is located biogeographically in the Intertropical Convergence Zone, that is, in the Equatorial Zone, are really equatorial forests. The high Andean forests that correspond to those above 2500 m above sea level are ecosystems of high ecological importance, due to their location on the border of temperate zones, known as coffee climates that are between 1200 and 2200 m above sea level and the cold zones corresponding to the Andean subpáramos and moors above 3200 m above sea level. In these ecosystems, there is great biodiversity that configures them as ecotones of great importance for the survival and conservation of species that have been adapting to difficult exploitation conditions, which have them at high risk of extinction, due to the expansion of the agricultural frontier and climatic factors such as torrential rains and extreme droughts exacerbated in recent decades. Due to the climate variability that currently characterizes global warming processes. In recent years, peasant resistance movements have emerged for the defense of the territory, which configures it as a scenario of active and growing socio-ecological conflicts.
Breeding Ecology and Population Status of Kenyan Amphibians
Authors: Koskei Alfayo
Published: May 2023

Although amphibians significantly contribute to energy flow in ecosystem, recent studies show that over 1800 amphibians are at risk of extinction globally and about fifth (235) of species in sub-Saharan Africa are threatened with extinction due to habitat destruction. The results show that coastal biodiversity hotspots including Shimba Hills National Reserve (30 species of anuras) and Taita Hill ecosystem complex (24 species) are leading in amphibian biodiversity and level of endemism. Moreover, the distribution of Afrixalus slylvaticus in Shimba Hills Ecosystem was almost equal in both land tenure types (51% in protected and 49% in community land). However, the species was more abundant during the wet season than dry (58 and 42%, respectively) which represented a statistical significant difference (t-value = −3.38, p-value = 0.002, DF = 30). However, the level of endemism declines drastically inland and towards the drier parts of the country. Most amphibian ecosystems in Kenya are facing perturbation from rapid human population growth, expansion of urban and agriculture areas, unplanned infrastructural and unregulated use of riparian zones. This pace of amphibian loss and decline calls for immediate collaborative actions. Reversing the trend requires dire commitment from conservationists and communities.
Prospection of Neighborhood Megawatthours Scale Closed Loop Pumped Hydro Storage Potential
Authors: Elias Ouedraogo Kiswendsida , Oguz Ekim Pinar , Demirok Erhan
Published: May 2023

Energy is at the center of the global socio-economical, geopolitical, and climate crisis. For this reason, countries are looking to boost their energy independence through the integration of distributed green electricity. However, the bottleneck of intermittent renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuel energy remains the high cost of large-scale energy storage. The study explored the existence of megawatt-hours scale closed-loop pumped hydro-storage reservoirs near communities. A MATLAB algorithm has been developed to detect 1, 4, 9 hectares reservoirs with a separation distance less than 1000 meters, and a head over 100 meters, corresponding to an energy capacity of 20 to 400 megawatt-hours per pairs. For the cities studied (Banfora, Syracuse, Manisa), the results revealed the existence of more than 10.000 megawatt-hours storage capacity in each city, which exceed the need of the communities. In the 4 hectares sites category, all cities have over 80 pairs of reservoirs ideal for distributed storage system implementation. Therefore, a 100% renewable energy power grid that is resilient, reliable, can be achieved faster by adopting distributed closed-loop pumped hydro-storage, which has limited environmental impact and is likely to attract a large number of smaller investors.
Regeneration Dynamics of an African Tropical Forest Canopy Dominant Tree Species
Authors: H. Tsingalia Mugatsia
Published: May 2023

The population structure and regeneration of Olea welwitschii in Kakamega differs in different forest blocks. There are differences in abundance between the forest blocks, that can be explained by past human-forest interactions – harvesting by mechanized loggers who clear-felled stands of desired merchantable species and the skilled pitsawers who selectively harvested desired tree species. There is a clear absence of seedlings/saplings pointing to a lack of regeneration inside the forest over the last 40 years. Intense seed predation by rodents and attack by fungal pathogens account for up to 99% mortality of fruits and seeds under the parent crowns. Olea welwitschii seedlings/saplings are evident in forest glades. These glades have been maintained by grazing and burning. Fires discourage the growth of trees, while grazing encourages the establishment of mound-building termite species upon which, grassland species such as Combretum molle colonize. Grazing appears to inhibit rodent predators while Combretum molle serves as perch and nesting sites for avian frugivores. Avian frugivores drop Olea seeds under Combretum’s crowns, which germinate and establish under reduced predation and fungal attacks germinate and establish. Patches inside the glades in which Olea regenerates become centres from which the forest continues to invade the glades.
Improvement of Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Benth. Seeds Emergence Using Hot Saline Water Treatment Durations
Authors: Muhammad Ishiaku Yunusa , Abdullahi Usman , Ibrahim Haruna , Abdullahi Ahmed Safiyanu , Rabiu Hassan Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Leucaena leucocephala is a leguminous shrub that has the potential for increasing animal production with diverse environmental and ecological significance. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of hot saline water treatment durations on the emergence of Leucaena seeds. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design with six treatments and three replicates. The treatments are control, soaking of seeds in hot saline water (20 g NaCl/1 L of distilled water) at 80°C for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-min durations. The percentage emergence, emergence index, plant height and leave numbers were measured. Hot saline water treatment durations had positive effect of breaking Leucaena seed dormancy and enhance germination. The highest percentage emergence and emergence index (53.9% and 7.95) were obtained at 2 min treatment durations but plant height and number of leaves were highest (6.29 cm and 7.00 cm) respectively in 4 min of treatment durations. It could be concluded that percentage emergence and seedling growth of Leucaena can be enhanced using 2 min hot saline water treatment duration. It is recommended that saline soils that have being degraded due to oil spillage to enable production of Leuceana as animal feed and control environmental degradation.
Midwives’ Experience of Traumatic Birth in Cyprus
Authors: Hadjigeorgiou Eleni , Koliandri Ioanna , Josephidou Eva
Published: May 2023

In the twenty-first century, research evidence justifies that maternity health professionals, particularly midwives, may experience a birth as traumatic. Childbirth in Cyprus is highly medicalized and midwives as advocates of normal birth, face enormous difficulties to fulfill their professional role. Therefore, identified as crucial to finding more about midwives’ experience providing perinatal care in Cyprus. A study was carried out to explore midwives’ experiences of traumatic childbirth in Cyprus and how this affects their personal and professional life. Qualitative design approach was used based on Husserl’s phenomenological approach. Following ethical approval, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of midwives (N = 14) from September until December 2021. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method and analysis revealed three main themes with subthemes: (1) The nature of traumatic events, (2) Consequences of traumatic experience, and (3) Dealing with traumatic events. Some midwives become defensive and careful, in order to avoid a similar traumatic experience in the future, while some of them develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Midwives in Cyprus experience traumatic events during childbirth that negatively affect their professional and personal life with long-term effects. Collegiality is important to deal with traumatic events. More awareness must be created during basic and continuing education about decision-making power and problem-solving.
Balancing Renewable Energy Capacity, Time of Use Tariffs and Energy Storage in Energy Systems
Authors: R. Walwyn David
Published: May 2023

The intermittency of solar energy predicates the simultaneous use of energy storage to maintain secure supplies. However, storage is expensive to instal and maintain, suggesting that there is an optimum design based on the price tolerance of electricity markets. In this chapter, a method for the calculation of the optimal size of a battery energy storage system (BESS), linked to utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) capacity, is presented. The method, which is illustrated by its application to the South African national grid (GridSA), uses historical generation/demand data to construct a spreadsheet model of the energy system. The model assumes that the difference between base load and energy demand, referred to as headroom, will be met using variable energy sources, including wind, solar, diesel/gas and batteries. Optimal sizing of these components to minimize the use of gas in summer, and make maximum use of low-cost solar and wind, leads to a configuration for GridSA consisting of a 22 GW base load (coal and nuclear), a PV installed capacity of 17.8 GW and a BESS capacity of 3.7 GW/10.4 GWh. A peak time of use tariff of ZAR3,500 per MWh (almost double the average tariff) will be optimal to build an economic case for energy storage as a sustainable option for GridSA.
Multimodal Pain Management in Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonates after Major Abdominal Surgery
Authors: Jancova Hana , Pokorna Pavla
Published: May 2023

Limited data are available in the literature on multimodal pain management in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates. This chapter aimed to summarize current knowledge about the effects of analgesics and sedatives (paracetamol, opioids, benzodiazepines and anaesthetics) on postoperative pain management (≤ 48 hours after surgery). The primary endpoints of postoperative pain management were searched using validated pain assessment instruments, such as pain intensity, excessive sedation, drug consumption or adequate rescue medication. The secondary endpoints are the safety parameters of the drugs used, while the determinants of short/long-term outcome (duration of mechanical ventilation, intraventricular haemorrhage—IVH, periventricular leukomalacia—PVL, postnatal growth restriction, stage of chronic lung disease—CLD or neurodevelopmental outcome according to the Bayley-II Scale of Infant Development at 18–24 months or developmental equivalents at early-school age) were assessed as tertiary endpoints. Additionally, one of the most important key elements of clinical science is known as clinical research study validation, including specific tools and techniques within the validation processes. This chapter focuses on postoperative multimodal pain management, including the implementation of pain assessment tools and analgesic and sedative dosing regimens needed to achieve the efficacy and safety goals of an optimal pain profile in ELBW neonates; only proven non-pharmacological procedures are not included.
Plasmonic-TiO2 Nanohybrid for Environmental and Energy Applications
Authors: Singh Jaspal , Kumar Verma Ashwani
Published: May 2023

Engineering the plasmonic nanohybrid structures to provide the advancement in their optical and photocatalytic profiles is one of the important aspects for the development of several environmental and energy applications. Plasmonic nanohybrids, integration of semiconductors and noble nanoparticles provide efficient charge separation due to Schottky junction and plasmon nanoparticle induced electromagnetic field. Effective charge separation and electromagnetic features make plasmonic nanohybrids a promising candidate for SERS-based detection environmental detoxification and energy harvesting applications. In the present chapter, we will summarize and elaborate the different strategies and modification techniques to enhance photocatalytic-driven environmental and energy applications. Moreover, the current chapter also includes the detection of various harmful pollutant molecules and their decomposition under sunlight using several plasmonic nanohybrids. This chapter also reveals the origins of morphological, optical, and plasmonic variations on TiO2 nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic efficiency. We have also highlighted the probable mechanism due to the plasmonic nanoparticles’ aspects over TiO2 nanostructures and their future perspectives of advanced photocatalysis. This chapter provides the fundamental synthesis aspects of plasmonic nanohybrid and their possible usage in energy and environmental applications significantly. This chapter will provide a basic understanding for the readers to develop several plasmonic nanostructures for environmental applications.
Conversion of Environmental Waste to Engineering Wealth: Eggshell Particulates as a Reinforcement Agent in Al-6063
Authors: Enesi Dongo Isaac , Itopa Momoh Monday
Published: May 2023

In the quest to improve on some properties of aluminum alloy for better engineering application, eggshell particulate was used to reinforce the alloy at various percentages in this research. The reinforcement was carried out at a superheated temperature of 700°C in order to have homogenous mixture prior to casting. Micro hardness, impact and microstructure were evaluated. It was observed that eggshell particulates has positive impact on the mechanical properties of aluminum with sample X2 reinforced with 4% eggshell particulate possessing the highest hardness value of 187.1 Hv in comparison with the control sample Xo showing the least value of 100.7 Hv. The impact result complemented the hardness results with samples X1 and X2 reinforced with 2% and 4% respectively of eggshell particulates exhibiting the highest impact value of 4.7 J each. This thus indicates that eggshell particulate can be considered as an alternative reinforcing agent in improving the mechanical properties of aluminum 6063. The particulate however dampens the corrosion resistance of Al6063 to deterioration in saline environment with the control sample Xo showing the least corrosion rate (0.15711 mpy), corrosion density (−0.012211 A/cm2) and the highest corrosion potential (0.99186 V). Thus, indicating that the material is not recommended for use in such environment. However, more percentage of the particulates is recommended in order to affirm the optimum ratio to which Al6063 would yield better properties.
44-year-old Man with Hemoptysis and Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: A Case Report
Authors: McNeilly Bryan P. , Williams Dominic M. , Bontempo Laura J. , Gatz J. David
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Hemoptysis can be a highly alarming presentation in the emergency department (ED). Even seemingly minor cases may represent potentially lethal underlying pathology. It requires thorough evaluation and careful consideration of a broad differential diagnosis.Case Presentation: A 44-year-old man presented to the ED with a concern of hemoptysis in the setting of recent fever and myalgias.Discussion: This case takes the reader through how to approach the differential diagnosis and diagnostic work-up of hemoptysis in the ED setting and then reveals the surprising final diagnosis.
Halal Industry Management in Islamic Economic Perspective
Authors: Fata Zainol
Published: May 2023

Indonesia is a country that has enormous potential in the halal industry. In 2020 spending on the halal industry reached USD 184 billion and is projected to increase by 14.96% in 2025 or reach USD 281.6 billion. To maximize the potential that is owned, good management is needed in the halal industry so that this potential can develop optimally. In this study the researchers focused on the problem of how to manage the halal industry and how the halal industry is in the perspective of the Islamic economy. This research is a qualitative research. The research method used in this research is literature review. The data collection method used is secondary data obtained from journals, documentation books, and the internet. In the research that has been carried out, it produces findings based on the focus of the research, namely the Majamenen Halal Industry has been regulated based on the Laws of the Republic of Indonesia, one of which is Number 33 of 2014 concerning Guarantees for Halal Products. While the halal industry in the perspective of Islamic economics is in accordance with Islamic economic theory and principles
The Role of Islamic Boarding Schools in Increasing Digital Financial Literacy in Indonesia
Authors: Umam Khotibul , Yunadi Yunadi , Alkauzer Alkauzer , Itsnawati Try , Hasanah Ulfatul
Published: May 2023

Digital financial services in Indonesia have developed significantly, and even several Islamic boarding schools have implemented digital financial services for various types of transactions. Islamic boarding schools, one of Indonesia's oldest educational institutions, certainly have an important meaning in increasing financial literacy in Indonesia. The application of digital financial services in Islamic boarding schools is a strategic step in increasing financial literacy from an early age, especially for students, so that they form good habits in managing their finances in the future, such as knowing the meaning of money, having a habit of saving, and prioritizing needs over wants. Digital financial services in Islamic boarding schools can increase financial literacy for students and their parents because students are taught to manage their finances wisely by prioritizing their needs over desires. In addition, parents and Islamic boarding schools can instil the values of a good financial literacy philosophy while monitoring students' consumption levels through these digital financial services that they can access from their mobile phones
Anglosakson Arkeoloji Geleneği Bağlamında Bilimsel Açıklamaların Doğası ve Statüsü
Authors: Çevik Ahmet Dinçer ,   Kilikya Felsefe Dergisi
Published: May 2023

Geçmişte, insan düşüncesinin ürünü olarak üretilen maddi kalıntılar ve materyal kültürü ve bunların o topluluklar için ne anlama geldiğini; kültürel değişimleri ve kültürlerin birbiri ile olan etkileşimlerini neden sonuç ilişkileri ile açıklamaya odaklanmış bir bilim olarak arkeoloji, çalışmalarında disiplinlerarası yaklaşım ve yöntemleri kullanır. Arkeolojinin farklı disiplinlerle sürekli etkileşim halinde olduğu genel olarak üzerinde uzlaşı bulunan noktalardan biriyken bu alanda sunulan bilimsel açıklamaların doğası üzerine yürütülen tartışmalar nispeten sınırlı kalmıştır. Arkeolojideki açıklamaların doğasının incelenme girişimlerinde spekülasyonları eleyip kanıtlara ve kesinliğe ulaşma amacıyla birçok epistemik strateji arkeolojiye adapte edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu stratejiler geleneksel arkeolojinin endüktivist yaklaşımından yeni arkeolojinin dedüktivist yaklaşımına ve daha yeni dönemlerde en iyi açıklamaya çıkarım metoduna kadar çeşitlendirilebilir. Bu makalede, söz konusu epistemik stratejilerin arkeolojideki açıklamalarda nasıl kullanıldığı ile ilgili bilim felsefesi açısından ve Anglosakson arkeoloji geleneği bağlamında bir incelemesini yaparak arkeolojideki açıklamalar ile ilgili tartışmaların eğer yeni arkeoloji yaklaşımının ve bilim felsefesinin izleri takip edilecekse model temelli açıklamalara, post-süreçsel arkeolojinin izleri takip edilecekse de arkeolojik fenomenin açıklanmasından çok anlamlandırılması ve anlayışının kazanılmasını ön plana çıkartılan post-süreçsel arkeolojiye odaklanması gerektiğini iddia ediyorum.
How Ideal Is Ideal Theory, Actually?
Authors: deLire Luce ,   DePaul University
Published: May 2023

In this article, I argue that Rawls is not actually an ideal theorist (as it is commonly understood), that his political theory remains unconvincing nevertheless, and that we should understand justice as failure in order to unlearn our adherence to dysfunctional ideals. I demonstrate that Rawlsian ideals are not removed from actuality, as both ideal theorists and their critics seem to think. Instead, they are already actualized as something to aspire to in a given culture. They are actual ideals. Non-ideal theorists, such as Charles Mills, who claim that instead of starting from ideals we should start from actual conditions thus miss the target. I then present an argument against theories of actual ideals: the original position requires optimal epistemological conditions in order to source actual ideals from public discourse. I offer Aamer Rahman’s “Reverse Racism” joke as a test for whether these conditions apply. I argue that in our world, they do not. Finally, I suggest justice as failure as a critical practice that may help us to unlearn our inherited dysfunctional actual ideals.
СУТНІСТЬ, ЗАВДАННЯ, ПРИНЦИПИ ТА ЕТАПИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ФІНАНСОВИМ СТАНОМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors:   Житомирський інститут МАУП, Чорна Людмила , Євась Тетяна ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Мельничук Юлія ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна»
Published: May 2023

У статті досліджено сутність та необхідність управління фінансовим станом підприємства. Визначено мету та завдання управління фінансовим станом. Досліджено принципи здійснення управління фінансовим станом підприємства. Розглянуто послідовність етапів процесу управління фінансовим станом.
ВОЛОНТЕРСЬКА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ В УКРАЇНІ: ВПЛИВ НА СУСПІЛЬНИЙ РОЗВИТОК ТА МІЖНАРОДНІ ВІДНОСИНИ
Authors:   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Нойман Діана , Жукова Ольга ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна»
Published: May 2023

В статті висвітлено сутність волонтерської діяльності її різноманітні форми та спрямування в залежності від сфери застосування та конкретної мети. Проаналізовано основні законодавчі акти, що регулюють волонтерство в Україні. Охарактеризовано рівень волонтерства в інших країнах та зроблено висновки щодо його впливу на міжнародні відносини
АНАЛІЗ ГОСПОДАРСЬКОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ПРИЙНЯТТЯ УПРАВЛІНСЬКИХ РІШЕНЬ
Authors:   Житомирський інститут МАУП, Чорна Людмила , Жукова Ольга ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Гачковський О.М.
Published: May 2023

В статті розкрито сутність поняття «управлінське рішення» та «процес прийняття управлінського рішення». Зазначено що даний процес є циклічним і складається з шести етапів. Обґрунтовано необхідність застосування економічного аналізу, адже лише за умов розкриття причинно-наслідкових зв’язків можна виявити проблеми та визначити напрямки підвищення ефективність діяльності суб’єкту господарювання.
ІНФОРМАЦІЙНЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ УПРАВЛІНСЬКИХ РІШЕНЬ В ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНІЙ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ
Authors:   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Балахонова Олеся , Павлюк Тетяна ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна»
Published: May 2023

Досліджено, що в діяльності компанії важлива роль приділяється інформаційному забезпеченню, оскільки підприємству важливо інформувати та забезпечувати інформаційним менеджментом підприємство. Досліджено процес прийняття управлінських рішень. Процеси та програми, які використовують закордоном та в Україні допомагають підприємству краще розвиватися в інформаційному забезпеченні. Досліджено різні міжнародні системи, що використовують у процесі прийняття рішення в інвестиційній діяльності: системи підтримки прийняття рішень DSS (Decision Support System), цільові комплексні програми, "аналіз вигід і витрат", системи оперативної аналітичної обробки OLAP (OnLine Analysis Processing). Наведено основні види інформаційних ресурсів. Запропоновано план прийняття рішення, який ґрунтується на стадіях прийняття рішення.
МЕТОДИ ОЦІНЮВАННЯ КАДРОВОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors:   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна», Балахонова Олеся , Пірняк А.С. ,   Вінницький соціально-економічний інститут університету «Україна»
Published: May 2023

У статті досліджено кадровий потенціал з точки зору можливості і здатності працівників реалізувати в матеріальній формі свої кваліфікаційні якості в рамках досягнення цілей підприємства та зростання власних доходів. Зазначено, що кадровий потенціал формується інтеграцією та динамікою таких моментів та сторін життєдіяльності людини, як: особистісні властивості, загальна працездатність, професійно-кваліфікаційні знання, уміння, досвід, творчі схильності, здатність та орієнтація особистості. Наведено кількісні та якісні методи аналізу та оцінки кадрового потенціалу підприємства. Досліджено методи аналізу кадрового потенціалу: декомпозиції, порівнянь, структуризації цілей, експертний, основних компонентів. Досліджено розподіляння на категорії персоналу підприємства відповідно його участі у виробничо-торговельному або управлінському процесі, за характером трудових функцій, і від займаної посади. Наведена професійна та кваліфікаційна структура персоналу підприємства. Досліджено основні компоненти кадрового потенціалу працівників підприємства. Запропоновано методи дослідження кількісної та якісної оцінки кадрового потенціалу.
The Distribution of Lateralization According to Sex in Students of Secondary and High Schools in Gaziantep
Authors: CEYHAN Orhan , MAVİ Ayfer , YAŞAR Neşe
Published: May 2023

The distribution of lateralization according to sex were investigated among 7000 students which were selected from secondary and high schools in Gaziantep. in female students out of 2379 the number 2219(93.27 %) were right handers, the rest 160 (6. 72 % ) were left handers. in male students out of 4621 the number of 4314 (63 %) were right handers and the rest 307 (6.64 %) were left handers. Finally, it was concluded that there were no corralation obtained related to lateralization with age group and sex.
The Possible Role of 3':5'- Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate in Acetylcholine-Mediated Concraction of Isolated Rat Duodenum
Authors: ERENMEMİŞOĞLU Aydın , SÜER Cem , TEMOÇİN Sadun , BEYDAĞI Hüseyin
Published: May 2023

This study was planned to determine whether the possible role of 3':5'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cylic GMP) on acetylcholine(ACh) action in isolated rat duodenum. Therefore, sodium nitroprusside(SNP) and methylene blue(MB) were used as a guanylate cyclase activator and inhibitor respectively. MB caused significant fall in ACh-induced contraction peaks, whereas SNP did not alter them. These results suggested that cyclic GMP may play a role for ACh action in isolated duodenum smooth muscle. However further experiments are necessary to determine whether a causal relationship exists between cyclic GMP and ACh action.
An Evaluation Relation to Some Psycho-Social Complaint of a Group of University Students
Authors: İNANÇ Necmettin
Published: May 2023

In this study, complaints of a group of students who have applied to Gaziantep University, Psychological Consultation and Guidance Service for psychologic help has been examined.
Complaints stated by the 212 students receiving psychological aid between 1991- 1993 educational years have set up in order. Consequently five complaints which have been declared more frequently than the others have been listed and the areas in which complaints are concentrated have been determined.
It has been observed that the complaints which have been stated at the first interview with the students are somatic, psychological or social. As a result of the individual interviews, however, it can be but forward that their real problems is connected with individual, sexual, professional or social elements of their identity to a greater extent.
Onychomycotic Agents in Gaziantep Region
Authors: BERKTAŞ Mustafa , GÜNGÖR Sabri , BALCI İclal
Published: May 2023

In this article onychomycotic agents were examined using conventional mycologic methods.
For this aim, some nail samples were obtained from 20 male and 9 female patients. 19 of these samples(65.51 %) gave positive culture result. 4 of 19 patients (21.05 %) had candida and dermatophytes were isolated from the remaining 15 patients (78.95 %). 13 of these isolated 15 dermatophytes was Trichophyton rubrum(86.67 %) and 2 of them was Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
These results has been compared with those of the other working groups.
The Role of Zinc, Copper and Magnesium in Male lnfertility
Authors: YAĞCI Faruk , ERBAĞCI Ahmet
Published: May 2023

In this issue, we showed the role of trace elements in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility by detecting serum and semen Zn, Cu and Mg levels of infertile patients and the control group.
Elevated serum Zn levels of infertile patients was found statistically significant while serum Cu and Mg levels had no difference. But we believe that high serum Zn levels of infertile people may be due to nutritive factors. Semen trace element levels of infertile patients and the control group had no value as well. Control of semen collecting procedure by masturbation was difficult. In this respect, even the objective results of the sign will be susceptible. Thus, we believe that semen is not the proper material to cliagnose the trace element status of the body.
As a result, we found out seminal Jevels of trace elements are unnecessary parameters to determine idiopathic infertility.
The Raping and Importance of the Hymen at Forensic Medicine
Authors: ERKOL Zerrin
Published: May 2023

Sexuel offences are classified in six groups and the most serious one is raping. If defloration is accompained with this offence, the punishment will increase seriously.
In this paper, the raping on the woman was violated through vagina have been investigated and at the offence fixation, the importance of the hymen have been determined.
Estimation of the Death Time
Authors: ERKOL Zerrin
Published: May 2023

Estimation of the death time is one of the most important problem for forensic medicine. Meanwhile there is not any absolute method to estimate it yet. In estimation of the death time physical and chemical postmortem changes should be evaluated together.
In this paper, the methods that are used to estimate of death time, according to the case characteristics have been reviewed.
GENİŞLETİLMİŞ DÜZENLER BAĞLAMINDA LİBERAL ANAYASACILIĞIN SORUNLARI
Authors: KALKAN Buğra
Published: May 2023

Klasik liberalizm geleneğinde en istikrarlı ve bütüncül anayasal reform talebi kamu tercihi teorisyenleri tarafından yapılmaktadır. Özellikle Amerikalı yazarlar mevcut konvansiyonel kuvvetler ayrılığı ve denge-denetleme kurumlarının bireylerin birbirleri üzerinde negatif dışsallık yaratma imkanlarını yeterince sınırlandıramadığını ve liberal demokrasilerin rant kollayan toplumlara doğru hızla ilerlediğini ileri sürmektedirler. Bu bağlamda yazarlar anayasaların epistemik ahlaki önermelerle demokratik prosedürlerin sert bir şekilde kısıtlanmasını teklif etmektedirler. Bu çalışmada Hayekyen bilgi ve sosyal teori bağlamında dışsal sınırlamaların neden anayasalar için gerekli olan liberal ilkeleri koruyamayacağı açıklanmaktadır. Dışsal sınırlamalar yerine Hayek’in iki kamaralı meclis teklifinin liberal ilkelerin keşfi için neden daha önemli bir anayasal tadilat teklifi olduğu tartışılacaktır.
Lawsonia inermis Linn: A breakthrough in cosmeceuticals
Authors: Sen Siuli , Borthakur Malita , Chetia Dipak
Published: May 2023

Herbal cosmetics are formulated using different cosmetic ingredients to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredients are used to cure various skin ailments. The name suggests that herbal cosmetics are natural and free from all the harmful synthetic chemicals that otherwise may be toxic to the skin. Compared to other beauty products, natural cosmetics are safe to use. Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrid products intended to improve the health and beauty of the skin by providing a specific result. There are numerous herbs available naturally that have different uses in cosmetic preparations for skincare, hair care, and as antioxidants. The current study included a review and authentication of the various aspects of the plant Lawsonia inermis. L. inermis, commonly known as henna. It has been cultivated for thousands of years for its leaves, which contain a natural dye molecule called lawsone that is commonly used to dye hair, skin, and fabrics. Henna has a long history of use in traditional medicine, where it has been used to treat a variety of ailments. In addition to its medicinal and cosmetic uses, henna has cultural and religious significance in many parts of the world and is commonly used to decorate the skin for weddings, festivals, and other special occasions. Because of these therapeutic properties, the L. inermis plant can be used as a medicine against a wide range of pathogenic organisms and diseases. This review covers the phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, and traditional uses of the plant.
State-Corporate environmental crime and human security in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors: Barigbon Christopher Barisi
Published: May 2023

Admittedly, environmental crime or green criminology as sub-filed or a separate section of legal jurisprudence is struggling to evolve in Nigeria. This is particularly so in the light of lax legislation regulating the Nigeria oil industry. This paper advanced the argument that all human acts such as oil spills, gas flaring and other forms of environmental degradation in contravention of existing environmental legislation amount to environmental violence; and constitute environmental crime; which  crime is increasing unabated in the Nigeria Delta region of Nigeria, with huge human security implications. The environment isthe life and sustainer of humanity, unfortunately man has become a destroyer instead of a protector and replenisher of the environment on account of the unsustainable drive for capital accumulation for industrialization and development. The outcomes of the activities associated with industrialization and development instead of ameliorating has rather deepened the poverty and misery of the Niger Delta. The acts of ecocide and genocide committed by the Multinational Oil Corporations with the tacit connivance Nigerian state had continuously threatened human security, without commensurable commitments to halting the impending Armageddon. The argument of this paper is guided by resource curse theory. Data were purely qualitative, and generated from secondary sources and subjected to content analysis. The fundamental finding of this paper is that the trouble with environmental governance in Nigeria is not the want of regulations, albeit weak but the weak extractive and regulatory capacity of the Nigeria state to enforce compliance. The paper recommends very strongly that the Nigerian state must assert its stateness, effectively perform its regulatory roles, and criminalize all acts of environment violations.
National security implications of granting amnesty to Boko Haram insurgents in Northern Nigeria
Authors: Okpo Justice Ferdinard
Published: May 2023

The activities of Boko Haram have caused so much fear and tension in the air, particularly among those residing in the Northern parts of the country. Worrisome is the Islamic sect spread of its tentacles to other states in the North-East, North-West and North-Centre. To contain the sect, the Federal Government deployed more troops, declared a state of emergency in the hotbed of Boko-Haram to check the spate of the menace, yet the sect is holding upper had in the war. A situation that has tempted the federal government to concede granting the sect Amnesty. This study examines the implications of granting Amnesty to Boko Haram Insurgents in Northern Nigeria, it traces the activities and operations which has led to the continued massive loss of human and material resources, despite the death of their founder and detention of their top hit men. Their dastard activities have dented the image of the country, impacted negatively on the overall economic development of the country. This paper’s position is that granting amnesty to Boko Haram will portray Nigeria as a weak state and more dangerously as an encouraging signal to other disgruntled elements in the society to take up arms against the state. The paper recommend that, there should be effective information and analysis about the sect members and their operations, updating of security personnel and equipment, strengthen the anti-terrorist laws, etc. these will guarantee peace in Nigeria and defeat the sect.
An investigation into the impact of total revenue and internal public debt on Iraqi economic growth from 2004 to 2021
Authors: Majeed Bzhar Nasradeen , Aziz Hana Luqman
Published: May 2023

This paper examines the effect of internal public debt and total revenue on economic growth in Iraq between 2004 and 2021. It aims to demonstrate the level of effectiveness of the independent variables on the gross domestic product as Iraq’s economic situation has been going through many difficulties during the mentioned period. After investigating the stability level of the data via unit root test and checking the long-run relationship between the variables, the autoregressive distributed lag ARDL model has been implemented. The results illustrate that total revenue, including oil and non-oil sources, contributed significantly and positively to boosting economic growth. However, internal public debt negatively influenced it; this is because the majority of the borrowed money by the government is used in the field of consumption rather than investment.
1951 – 2011 - ein germanistischer Rückblick
Authors: Naumann Horst
Published: May 2023

Im Heft 97 der Namenkundlichen Informationen hat Karlheinz Hengst 2010 einen Überblick über 100 Jahre Namenforschung am Institut für Slavistik an der Universität Leipzig gegeben. Dem seien einige Bemerkungen zum germanistischen Anteil hinzugefügt.
Rezension zu Onomastica Canadiana 96/1–2 (2017)
Authors: Schaarschmidt Gunter
Published: May 2023

Onomastica Canadiana, Band 96, No. 1 & 2 (Journal of the Canadian Society for the Study of Names/Revue de la Société canadienne d'onomastique). Redaktion: Carol G. Lombard (University of the Free State, South Africa); Associate Editor: Carol J. Léonard (University of Alberta, Canada). Edmonton, Alberta: Campus Saint-Jean, University of Alberta, 2017, 59 S. – ISSN 0078-4656.
Rezension zu Stadtsprache(n) – Variation und Wandel, hg. von Christopher Kolbeck, Reinhard Krapp und Paul Rössler
Authors: Hackl-Rößler Sabine
Published: May 2023

Stadtsprache(n) – Variation und Wandel. Beiträge der 30. Tagung des Internationalen Arbeitskreises Historische Stadtsprachenforschung, Regensburg, 03.-05. Oktober 2012, hg. von Christopher Kolbeck, Reinhard Krapp und Paul Rössler (= Germanistische Bibliothek 47), Heidelberg: Winter 2013, 160 S. – ISBN: 978-3-8253-6120-4, Preis: EUR 50.00 (DE), EUR 51.40 (AT).
The Integration of Health Impact Assessment into Local Planning in England and its Implications
Authors:   Academy of Urban Health, Kang Eunjeong , Kim Eun Jung
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to review the health impact assessment system in local planning in England and to make recommendations for the integration of health impact assessment in Korea. Health impact assessment is a combination of procedures, methods, and tools to identify the potential health impacts of a policy, plan, program, or project and the distribution of these impacts across different sub-populations. Local planning covers various health determinants of health and therefore, can be a useful vehicle to incorporate health in local planning. In England, the National Planning Policy Framework and Health and Social Care Act set the stage for health impact assessment at the national level in the planning and the public health, respectively. According to these national legal frameworks, both planning and public health sectors provide guidance for health impact assessment for local practitioners. The discussion section provides specific recommendations for each of planning and public health sectors in order to integrate health impact assessment into local planning.
Relationship between Social Capital and Subjective Happiness of Local Residents
Authors:   Academy of Urban Health, Kim Nam-Hee
Published: May 2023

This study is a descriptive study to identify the degree of social capital and subjective happiness and to analyze the influence of social capital on subjective happiness of residents living in 16 districts of Busan Metropolitan City. This is a secondary analysis using raw data from the Community Health Survey (CHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2019. Subjective happiness was significantly different according to age (F=44.17, p<.001), education level (F=135.98, p<.001), and income level (F=168.00, p<.001), subjective stress (F=543.75, p<.001), subjective oral health level (F=213.81, p<.001), sleep time (F=110.55, p<.001), smoking (t=-10.58, p<.001), depression (t=-22.90, p<.001), hypertension (t=-11.67, p<.001), diabetes (t=-8.05, p<.001), social activities (t=19.35, p<.001), trust between neighbors (t=17.75, p<.001), town natural environment (t=10.03, p<.001), town living environment (t=9.39, p<.001) and town public transportation (t=7.01, p<.001). Factors influencing subjective happiness were age, education level, income level, subjective stress, subjective oral health level, smoking, depression, residential area (region), social activities, trust between neighbors, town natural environment, and town public transportation (F=186.05, p<.001). The explanatory power was 24%. In order to devise measures to resolve the regional gap in social capital, it is necessary to investigate and solve problems in each region and prepare measures to improve the dissatisfaction of local residents.
Urban Environment and Pedestrian Safety: A Case of Seoul, Korea
Authors:   Academy of Urban Health, Hong Andy , Yang Wookjae
Published: May 2023

Despite numerous studies on pedestrian safety, research on the impact of the built environment on pedestrian crashes have produced mixed results. This may be due to lack of understanding of exposure and risk factors in the built environment that could influence pedestrian safety. This study investigates the relationship between built environment characteristics and pedestrian crashes with a specific emphasis on exposure and risk factors. Using detailed traffic accident data accumulated over multiple years (2007-2021) in Seoul, Korea, we find significant relationships between crash counts and the built environment. Specifically, several D variables, such as population density, job-housing balance, and park density have statistically significant relationships with crash frequency. Also, risk and exposure-related factors, such as vehicle volume and speed, are strongly associated with pedestrian safety. These findings will help policymakers to develop effective land use policies and street design guidelines to ensure healthier and safer pedestrian environments.
Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Kas Kecil Pendapatan Barang Masuk dan Keluar pada PT. Universal Carpet and Rugs Berbasis Web
Authors: Zebua Fani Eli , Sudarsono Bernadus Gunawan , Sharyanto Sharyanto
Published: May 2023

PT. Universal Carpet and Rugs is a company engaged in the carpet textile industry. This company carries out quite a lot of transactions involving petty cash in its company activities and until now the process of managing petty cash is still carried out manually by the finance department by recording every petty cash transaction which causes frequent data loss or human errors which can cause losses. on the company. From the description of the problems that occurred, a Web-Based Petty Cash Management Information System was designed and built at PT. Universal Carpet and Rugs with a proposed budget request process, budget realization process and budget realization data collection process added from an analysis of the system that is already running and is expected to be able solve existing problems. The methods used in completing this final project are observation methods, interview methods, and literature study methods. While the system modeling uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML) method using the PHP programming language, while the software / tools used are MySQL as the database. This Petty Cash Information System can be a solution that can be used to work on the cash management process that runs at PT. Universal Carpet and Rugs.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Operation Service Mesin Elektronik Data Capture Bank Negara Indonesia Berbasis Web
Authors: Alfiansyah Mohamad Reza , Ramos Samuel , Zulkarnain Iskandar
Published: May 2023

Bank Negara Indonesia has been established as the oldest recorded commercial bank in the history of the Republic of Indonesia and was formed as the central bank on July 5, 1949. Within the BNI banking system, there is management of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) machines that support service operations. However, the system is still partially computerized and utilizes applications like Microsoft Excel. The current issue faced is the occurrence of inaccurate data and insufficient monitoring of the ongoing data when using the existing system. To address this, this research aims to develop a system by implementing the Unified Modeling Language (UML) as the system modeling method. The system will be built using PHP, a web-based programming language, and MySQL, a relational database management system, which operates on a client-server model.