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Visions of Midwives
Authors: Griffel C.S. ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: March 2023

Should a baby being born into exceptional suffering be terminated so as to prevent its suffering? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Keery is a midwife in training. As part of her training she learns the midwives’ secret, at the moment a child is born, the midwife can see the child’s future. Keery also learns from her mentor when that future involves a life of extreme suffering, the midwife will often kill the newborn baby and tell the mother it was stillborn. Keery oversees her first birth, sees the future suffering of the child, but refuses to kill it. Later, at another birth, she sees the future suffering the newborn causes others as an adult, and decides the humane thing is to kill it.
Boomchee
Authors: Naylor Shani ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: March 2023

At what point in a date do you owe the other party the duty to inform them you are engaged? Is marriage an exercise in love, or practicality? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, the law school student narrator working at a summer factory job decides to set up her shy female friend, Susie, with her boyfriend’s shy brother, Barry. They go on a double date and everything seems to be going fine. Only later does the narrator and her boyfriend find out that Barry is engaged to a mail-order bride from Southeast Asia that will be arriving shortly. The shy Barry, it turns out, wanted to “practice” going on a date before his new wife arrived. The law student narrator is embarrassed, and struggles with the moral duty both she, and Barry, owe to Susie.
Assessment of the level of development of the economic potential of the regions of Kazakhstan
Authors: Halmurzaeva K. R. , Tagay A. A. , Dzhanegizova A.
Published: March 2023

The aim of the article was to thoroughly analyze the current state of the economy of the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and identify problems hindering the intensive development of individual regions and develop recommendations and proposals to overcome them. To achieve this goal, the following indicators were selected: 1) the growth rate of the gross regional product; 2) the growth rate of gross regional product per capita; 3) grouping of regions by the growth rate of GRP per capita; 4) gross value added per employed employee; 5) the share of gross regional product in the GDP of the Republic of Kazakhstan; 6) the rate of income growth of the population. The research was carried out using the following methods: economic analysis and synthesis, statistical-economic, computational-constructive and economic interpretation of statistical data. The primary statistical data have been processed and their final values are presented in tabular form, the grouping of indicators has been carried out and the necessary economic generalizations have been made. The information base of the research was compiled by the data of the "Bureau of National Statistics", the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan are classified into groups depending on the growth rate of gross value added, the specific weights of individual regions in the structure of the gross domestic product of the Republic of Kazakhstan are calculated, in order to rank regions by their contribution to the GDP of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The economic factors constraining the development of the economy of individual regions are identified and proposals are given to overcome these barriers. Thus, for the intensive development of both lagging and average regions, it is recommended to improve intersectoral and interregional economic ties between them. In this regard, the problem of insufficient development of industries engaged in harvesting, storage and processing of agricultural products is particularly acute. This issue is especially relevant for the southern and southeastern regions of the country. It is recommended to invest more material, technical and financial resources in the sphere of transportation, storage and processing of the agro-industrial complex.
Regime de Liquidação Extrajudicial de Instituições Financeiras Capitaneadas pelo Bacen
Authors: Borges de Oliveira Emerson Ademir , Santos Maranhão Flavia Thaise , Aranega Garcia Miguel Angelo
Published: March 2023

No Brasil, o Banco Central possui a responsabilidade pelo monitoramento, supervisão e regulamentação do Sistema Financeiro Nacional (SFN). Assim, quando é decretada a liquidação extrajudicial de uma instituição financeira, em especial de bancos, ele conduz inquérito administrativo com fins de apuração das causas que levaram a instituição ao regime de resolução, valores do prejuízo a terceiros, bem como identificação dos responsáveis. Dessa maneira, o escopo deste artigo é analisar o instituto da liquidação extrajudicial de instituições financeiras pelo Bacen sob os aspectos da morosidade do procedimento, abordando também a questão da dificuldade de responsabilização dos ex-administradores. Para realização da pesquisa, empregou-se o método de abordagem dedutivo, partindo da análise da Lei 6024/74 que dispõe sobre o assunto e a técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica. Diante das reflexões ao longo da pesquisa, foi possível constatar que a morosidade e a dificuldade de responsabilização de ex-administradores trazem implicações negativas, tendo algumas intervenções se arrastado por várias décadas sem resolução e responsabilização. Apesar da lei examinada ter sido instituída com foco na celeridade e para garantir a proteção a credores de mercados em risco, falhas nesses aspectos podem desencadear instabilidades na economia do país. Conclui ser possível modificações pontuais na legislação sobre liquidação extrajudicial, no intuito de determinar prazos, bem como atuação mais eficiente na busca da responsabilização de ex-administradores.
The Role of Accounting Digitization in Entrepreneurial Success in West Java : Quantitative Study of Efficiency, Accuracy, Cost Reduction, Customer Satisfaction, and Data Security
Authors: Seseli Eka Merdekawati Imeda , Risakotta Kathleen Asyera , Bawono Adhi
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of accounting digitization in entrepreneurial success in West Java. A quantitative research approach was used, and data were collected from 250 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using a structured questionnaire. The study analyzed the impact of accounting digitization on efficiency, accuracy, cost reduction, customer satisfaction, and data security using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart PLS software. The results of the study showed that accounting digitization has a significant positive impact on all five constructs. Specifically, the use of accounting digitization tools improves the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes, leading to cost savings and increased customer satisfaction. Additionally, data security measures are crucial to protect sensitive financial information. The study highlights the importance of government support and policies that encourage the adoption of accounting digitization by SMEs in West Java. This can help SMEs to remain competitive in the global market, increase productivity, and create more job opportunities. However, the study has some limitations, such as the focus on only one region and the use of a quantitative research approach. Future research can use a qualitative research approach to gain more in-depth insights into the experiences and perceptions of SME owners and managers regarding accounting digitization.
Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formate on Bi and BiSn electrodes prepared by electrodeposition on copper foil
Authors:   , Wasombut Jutamas
Published: March 2023

In this study, The Bix/Cu electrocatalysts were prepared by electrodeposition of Bi on Cu foil, and the BixSny/Cu electrocatalysts were prepared by electrodeposition of Bi and Sn on Cu foil in deposition solution bath with different Bi3+ ion concentrations of 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 M (Bi0.05/Cu, Bi0.1/Cu, Bi0.2/Cu), while the Sn2+ ion concentration was constant at 0.025 M (Bi0.05Sn0.025/Cu, Bi0.1Sn0.025/Cu, Bi0.2Sn0.025/Cu). The electrocatalysts were characterized by SEM-EDX, XRD, and XPS and tested in the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction. The results demonstrate that the Bi concentrations in the deposition bath affect the structure of Bi into different forms, including bulky structure and rough surface. Under the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction experiments, H2 and CO were detected in the gas products, while formate was a major liquid product as confirmed by NMR analysis. The Bi0.1/Cu electrocatalyst gives the best catalytic performance for formate formation at a potential of -1.8 V vs. Ag/AgCl with a high formate production rate of 5.41 µmol/min.cm2. In addition, the Bi0.1/Cu electrocatalyst was highly stable with FE formate above 80% for 10 hours, although the Bi bulky particles had slightly changed after reaction due to the formation of Bi2O2CO3 species.
Esterification of ethanol and lactic acid with WO3 on montmorillonite catalysts for ethyl lactate production
Authors:   , Mukjinda Suthicha
Published: March 2023

This research aims to study the characteristics, catalytic properties and stability of tungsten oxide (13.5 wt%) supported on montmorillonite (W/MMT) catalysts prepared by using three different calcination temperatures including 375 (W/MMT375), 475 (W/MMT475) and 575 (W/MMT 575) °C. All catalysts were examined in esterification of ethanol and lactic acid at 80 °C. Characterization studies showed that the W/MMT475 catalyst exhibited the highest acidity, followed by W/MMT375 and W/MMT575, respectively. However, from the surface area result, W/MMT375 exhibited the highest surface area, followed by W/MMT475 and W/MMT575, respectively. When all catalysts were tested in esterification of ethanol and lactic acid, it revealed that the W/MMT375 catalyst was found to have the highest yield of ethyl lactate around 43.2 %. Then, the suitable catalyst (W/MMT375) was further improved by adding two different promoters such as zirconium (W-Zr/MMT375) and platinum (W-Pt/MMT375). Based on NH3 temperature-programmed desorption, it indicated that the W-Pt/MMT375 catalyst had the highest acidity. When two catalysts were tested in esterification of ethanol and lactic acid, the result showed that the W-Pt/MMT 375 catalyst exhibited higher yield of ethyl lactate (ca.48 %) than W-Zr/MMT 375. Finally, the catalytic stability of the catalysts including W/MMT 375 and W-Pt/MMT 375 was performed around 3 cycles in esterification of ethanol and lactic acid. It was found that the yield of ethyl lactate for each reuse was decreased. The characteristics of the spent W/MMT 375 and W-Pt/MMT 375 catalysts after each cycle up on the catalyst external structure, which is perhaps related to textural properties of catalyst did not affect by the reaction test within 3 cycles of reuse. However, the decrease of moderate to strong acid site related with the catalytic activity was significant.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN QUANTUM LEARNING DENGAN MEDIA SQUARE BOARD TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI SEGIEMPAT
Authors: Octaviani Rosalia , Suprapti Endang , Hidayatullah Achmad
Published: March 2023

This research aims to determine the effect of Square Board Media with Quantum Learning model on learning outcomes, student and teacher activities and student responses in class VII-D students of Muhammadiyah 2 Junior High School Surabaya. This research is a type of quantitative research with the True Experimental method. The design used in this study is Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. Samples taken were 52 students consisting of 26 experimental class students and 26 control class students. The results showed that the average final test score in the experimental class was better than the average test final score in the class control; (2) The most dominant student activity occurs is the activity of students "discussing with groups and actively participating in activities" with a percentage of 33%; (3) Teacher's activity in managing learning gets an average score of 3.5 with very good criteria; and (4) Student responses to learning showed that ≥ 90 students respond positively. Thus, it can be concluded that mathematics learning with Square Board Media has a positive and significant effect on class VII-D students of Muhammadiyah 2 Junior High School Surabaya

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EKSPLORASI ETNOMATEMATIKA MODEL IKAT TERNAK MASYARAKAT DAWAN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA PADA MATERI LINGKARAN
Authors: Kikhau Penina M , Nenoliu Dian S
Published: March 2023

Mathematics is a field of science whose application is often found in everyday life. In studying mathematics, there are two scopes taught, namely mathematics which is taught in education and ethnomatematics which is the application of mathematics in cultural groups. The application of local culture in learning activities can make it easier for students to learn because what is learned is directly related to students' daily lives. The people of East Nusa Tenggara generally develop several livestock raising systems, one of which is a semi-intensive system, in which livestock are kept outside of cages and tied under lush trees. This culture of binding livestock can be found in almost all Dawan people who live in the suburbs to outside the city. The culture of the beef tie in the Dawan community can be applied in an academic environment as an approach to learning mathematics on circular material. This study aims to explore the ethnomatematics of the Dawan culture of the cow tie. This research uses ethnographic method. The data in this study were obtained using triangulation of data obtained through field observations, oral interviews and documentation. The exploration results show that the cattle tie model can be used in studying circles such as the elements of a circle, the area of ​​a circle, the circumference of the circle and the area of ​​a circle.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN REPRESENTASI MATEMATIS SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 16 KUPANG
Authors: Lopi Ridno , Yusuf St Muthmainnah , Ralmugiz Uke
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the mathematical representation capabilities of junior high school students. This research has been conducted at SMP Negeri 16 Kupang School Year 2019/2020. The method used in the study was a descriptive analysis method, which involved 76 students as samples. The student's mathematical representation ability test instrument used as many as 3 questions in the form of descriptions. The results revealed that students' mathematical representation skills in Comparative materials had an average score of 72.51. Students' mathematical representation ability on symbol representation indicators with an average of 85.33 is higher than the verbal representation and image representation indicators; image representation indicator with a score of 60 is still below average; and verbal representation indicators have an average of 72.66. There are several factors that affect the level of ability of mathematical representation of students, including students still find it difficult to convert mathematics symbols into images, turn math problems into mathematical symbols or models and convey mathematical ideas using their own language and words.  The ability of students to solve math problems using symbol and verbal representation is quite satisfactory while students use image representation is not maximal.
PERBANDINGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN OSBORN DAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA INTERAKTIF BERBASIS KOMPUTER TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X TKJ SMK NEGERI 1 SINJAI
Authors: Musdalifah  , P Sudirman , Nurjannah
Published: March 2023

This study aims to compare student learning outcomes in mathematics with the use of  Osborn and computer-based interactive mathematics learning model in class X TKJ SMKN 1 Sinjai. This type of research is an experimental research with a quantitative approach with a pretest postest control group design research design. The population in this study were students of class X TKJ SMK Negeri 1 Sinjai. While the sample used is simple random sampling. Based on the descriptive analysis of student learning outcomes in class X TKJ 1 after the application of the Osborn learning model as a control class, the average pre-test of the Osborn learning model was 76.80 and the post-test was 79.25 which was greater than the KKM (65). Based on the inferential analysis, the results of this study indicate that the Sig. (2-tailed) in the paired sample t-test of 0.000 where the value is less than 0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that there are differences in learning outcomes between Osborn and the computer-based interactive learning model for the tenth graders of TKJ SMK Negeri 1 Sinjai.
The Impact of the Balanced Scorecard Effectiveness in Evaluating the University Intangible Service Quality from the Beneficiaries’ Viewpoint: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students at the University of Science and Technology – Hodeidah Branch
Authors: Yehya Ayesh Obaid Mohammed
Published: March 2023

The study aimed to measure the impact of the balanced scorecard (BSC) effectiveness in evaluating the University Intangible Service Quality (UISQ) from the perspective of undergraduate students of the University of Science and Technology, Hodeidah Branch. To achieve the study objective, the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was adopted and the questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 276 students. Only 199 questionnaires were valid for analysis, and Smartpls4 v4.0.7.5 program was used to analyze the data. The study findings revealed a high statistically significant impact of the BSC effectiveness, whose dimensions had disparities. The financial dimension was the highest, followed by the internal operations and the learning and growth dimension. However, there was no impact of the customer dimension on evaluating the UISQ from the viewpoint of the undergraduate students of the University of Science and Technology in Hodeidah. In light of these results, the study concluded that the university students have great interest in the BSC and its dimensions in evaluating the UISQ. The study recommended the leadership of the University of Science and Technology, Hodeidah Branch to pay more attention to the UISQ in all its dimensions, including students’ satisfaction and their awareness of the value of services offered to them.
Effective management of local finances as a element in improving local economic development
Authors: Jakšić Pavle
Published: March 2023

For normal functioning and development of local self-government, it is necessary to secure financial resources from various funding sources. The basic sources of financing for local self-government are local tax revenues. However, during a period of crisis, local governments cannot rely only on their revenues. To provide the most favourable source of financing, the local government has the task of establishing and implementing an effective debt management policy with the control of its indebtedness capacities. It is by determining this capacity, through various indicators of indebtedness, that it is possible to know what kind of financial health the local self-government has. The paper aims to show the degree of impact of the Pandemic crisis on the indebtedness of local self-governments in 2020. In addition, the paper presents key priority areas for financing local governments during the crisis period.
Prospective study of quality of life in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 2
Authors: Božović Ivo , Basta Ivana , Ćosić Ana , Palibrk Aleksa , Kezić Ivana , Ivanović Vukan , Lazović Jelena , Perić Stojan
Published: March 2023

Introduction/aim: Although myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2) is generally milder than DM1, quality of life (QoL) seems to be similarly impaired in these two disorders. There are no studies that assessed QoL during DM2. Our aim was to assess QoL and disease outcome in patients with DM2 after a five-year follow-up period. Material and Methods: Study originally comprised 49 DM2 patients at baseline. During the five-year period, seven patients died, eight were lost to follow-up, one patient moved, and one refused testing. The Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) and Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life (INQoL) questionnaires were administered in 30 patients at baseline and at follow-up (47% males, 54±10 years old). Results: Patients who were retested had better Role Physical (RP) and General Health (GH) scores of the SF-36 and better weakness score of the INQoL compared to non-retested (p>0.05). After the five-year follow-up, none of the SF-36 and INQoL scores differed compared to baseline (p>0.05). Conclusion: QoL did not change in DM2 patients during a five-year period, as measured by both SF-36 and INQoL.
Pathology of sellar tumors: A contemporary diagnostic approach
Authors: Manojlović-Gačić Emilija , Bosić Martina , Zaletel Ivan , Stojanović Marko , Doknić Mirjana , Pekić-Đurđević Sandra , Miljić Dragana , Rašić Dejan , Glumac Sofija
Published: March 2023

The sellar region is a complex area situated in the middle of the cranial base, with the pituitary gland in central position and anatomically close to the crossroads of vital structures, which makes the basis for the development of numerous endocrinological and neurological conditions caused by the expansion or secretory activity of the tumor tissue. In this article, we will summarize the literature enclosing histopathological and immunohistochemical aspects of sellar tumors, together with clinical characteristics, being the key elements in making a proper diagnosis. A histopathological diagnostic algorithm will be presented for the most frequent tumors of this region, pituitary neuroendocrine tumors, as well as tumors of the posterior pituitary, meningiomas, craniopharyngiomas, chordomas, germ cell tumors hematological malignancies, Rathke cleft cyst and metastases. Contemporary histopathological diagnostic approach to sellar tumors strongly depends on the routine use of immunohistochemistry for a broad spectrum of antibodies, as well as a detailed correlation with endocrinological, neurological, neurosurgical and neuroradiological aspects, which are mandatory for establishing an accurate diagnosis, reducing dilemmas, and offering the best options for further treatment of patients with sellar tumors.
Impact of dietary habits on the nutritional status of adolescents in Serbia: Results of the health behaviour in school-aged children study 2018
Authors: Gudelj-Rakić Jelena
Published: March 2023

Adolescence represents a high-risk period for weight gain, due to hormonal and metabolic changes that lead to changes in body composition, but also to changes in diet and exercise-related behaviours. Dietary habits of adolescents have a significant impact on their nutritional and health status; establishment of adequate habits is important, due to their impact on growth and development at this stage in life, but also on health consequences in adulthood. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of diet and diet-related behaviours in adolescents aged 11, 13 and 15 in Serbia and to examine their relationship with nutritional status categories. In this paper, data from the Health Behaviour in School-age Children Study in Serbia from 2018 were used. The study was conducted as a cross-sectional study of a national representative sample of adolescents aged 11, 13 and 15. In this study, according to the BMI, 12% of the respondents were underweight, 70.8% were of normal weight, while 17.2% were overweight and obese. When it comes to dietary habits, 59.3% of the respondents regularly eat breakfast during the working week. Fruits are consumed once per day or more often by 42%, and vegetables by 41.5% of the respondents. Sweets are consumed once per day and more often by 35.7% of adolescents, while a fifth of the adolescents drink juices every day, older children more often than the younger. A fifth of the adolescents have snacks every day while watching TV and working/playing on a computer, and the same number have at least one meal per day while watching television, as well. Findings of this study indicate a need for a more intensive health education for adolescents, not just for the purpose of preventing obesity, but also to prevent unwanted diet-related behaviours such as snacking or "grazing", skipping meals etc, since dietary habits adopted in childhood and adolescence persist in adulthood.
Review of the standpoints regarding the content of the article 5 of the proposal for the European Union's artificial intelligence act: The challenge of finding the balance
Authors: Galetin Milena , Škorić Jovana , Mihajlović Milan
Published: March 2023

Although the application of artificial intelligence in almost all areas is not new, in the last few years intensive work has been done on its legal regulation. Despite the fact that only initial steps have been taken, it is obvious that the European Union is investing great efforts and resources in order to play a leading role in this process. In April 2021, one of the most important legal documents in this area was adopted - the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying Down Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and Amending Certain Union Legislative Acts. The authors deal with the analysis of Article 5 of this Draft Regulation, which lays down the cases in which the use of artificial intelligence should be banned. Taking into account that there is still not enough knowledge and experience regarding the consequences of the use of artificial intelligence, available different attitudes are explored. The fact that the legislation of the Republic of Serbia should be harmonized with the legal regulations of the European Union, which corresponds to the goals stated in the Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in the Republic of Serbia for the period 2020-2025, also contributes to the special significance of this research.
Application of Cube IQ software and multicriteria optimization models for the selection of vehicles for the transport of goods in the Serbian Armed Forces
Authors: Đuričić Ivana
Published: March 2023

Introduction/purpose: An adequate selection of vehicles used for the transport of goods is a very important factor that affects the economical and rational use of vehicle fleets, as well as the quality and efficiency of carrying out transport activities in the Serbian Armed Forces. The goal of this work is to design a model that should be of help to the traffic service authorities to select the vehicle that is best for the performance of the assigned transport task based on the defined criteria. Methods: This paper therefore proposes a model for the selection of vehicles for the transport of goods using a fuzzy logic system, as a type of artificial intelligence system. In order to solve the problem of choosing a vehicle for the transport of goods, five criteria are defined in the work based on a survey of the commanders of the transport lines, which represent the input values in the fuzzy logic system.The vehicle is selected based on five criteria. The input variables are represented by three membership functions, while the output variable is defined by five membership functions. All the rules in the fuzzy logic system are determined using the rule premise weight aggregation method (ATPP), which enables the formation of a rule base based on experience. By applying this method and based on the number of input variables and the number of their membership functions, a base of 243 rules was defined. The values of the weighting coefficients of the membership functions were determined using the LMAW method. A user "interface" program was created for the developed fuzzy logic system, which enables the practical application of this model. Results: The model was tested on the example of choosing the optimal vehicle for goods transported to the IVP "Pasuljanske livade" in 2020. The selection of the optimal means of transport was made among the transport motor vehicles that are most used in the Serbian Army, namely: TAM 150 T11, FAP 2026 and FAP 1118. After packing all three vehicles with these goods in Cube IQ and after performing calculation and evaluation of individual vehicles in the user "interface" program, the values of the output variable for each vehicle were obtained. The obtained values for each vehicle were ranked and the optimal vehicle for the transport of defined goods was shown to be the FAP 1118. Conclusion: The significance of this study is that it is among the first ones to demonstrate the application of a model based on artificial intelligence that solves the problem of vehicle selection for the transportation of movable assets. The study provides considerable opportunity for further research.
NEMLENDİRME ÖZELLİĞİNE SAHİP MORİNGA YAĞI İÇEREN LİPOZOMLARIN YIKANABİLİR MASKELERE AKTARILMASI
Authors: Kartal Gülşah Ekin
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışma kapsamında, pandemi ile hayatımıza giren maskelerin cilde verdiği rahatsızlığı azaltmak amacıyla kozmetik sektöründe de nemlendirici özelliği ile yaygın olarak kullanılan moringa yağının %100 pamuklu ve yıkanabilir maskelere lipozomlar ile aktarılması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla moringa yağı içeren 3 farklı konsantrasyonda lipozom üretilmiş, SEM ve partikül boyut analizi ile optimizasyon çalışmaları gerçekleştirilmiştir. Optimum reçetenin belirlenmesinin ardından elde edilen lipozomlar emdirme yöntemi ile maskelere aktarılmıştır. Elde edilen maskelerde moringa yağının varlığının tespit edilebilmesi için maskeler üzerinde GC analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Maskelerin yıkama dayanımlarının incelenebilmesi amacıyla 5 yıkamaya tabi tutulmuş, su geçirmezlik ve su buharı geçirgenliği testleri ile kullanım özellikleri incelenmiştir. Analizler sonucunda moringa yağı içeren lipozomların maskeler üzerine başarılı bir şekilde aktarıldığı ve 5 yıkamaya dayanıklı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. GC-MS analizleri sonucuna göre moringa yağının temel bileşenlerinin 5 yıkama sonrasında bile maskeler üzerinde varlığını sürdürdüğü tespit edilmiştir. Aktarılan lipozomların kumaşların su buharı geçirgenliği ve su geçirmezlik özellikleri üzerinde negatif bir etki yaratmadığı görülmüştür.
TÜRKİYE TEKSTİL SEKTÖRÜ İŞ KAZALARININ EĞİLİM VE GELECEK PERSPEKTİFLERİ, 2011-2020
Authors: Zengin Mehmet Ali , Sekmen Mustafa
Published: March 2023

İnsanların sağlığı, can ve mal güvenliği, iş kazaları ve meslek hastalıkları nedeniyle ciddi şekilde tehdit edilmektedir. Meydana gelen iş kazaları çalışanlara ve ailelerine onarılamaz zararlar vermektedir. İş kazaları nedeni ile meydana gelen zararları engellemek için kazaları analiz etmek ve çözüm öneriler sunmak gerekmektedir. Bu nedenle kaza istatistiklerinin analizi farkındalığın artırılması açısından önem arz etmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında 2011-2020 yılları arasında tekstil sektörü, diğer sektörler ve Türkiye geneli verileri, hesaplanan kaza oranı, ölüm oranı gibi uluslararası otoriteler tarafından kabul görmüş parametrelerce karşılaştırılmıştır. Bununla birlikte incelenen 10 yıllık veriler kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen trend analiz ile 2021-2025 yılları arasındaki personel sayıları, kaza sayıları, kaza oranları tahmin edilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen analiz ile iş kazası sayısı 2025 yılı için tekstil sektöründe 41.914, Türkiye genelinde 666.942 olacağı hesaplanmıştır. Bununla birlikte tekstil sektöründe 2020 yılında her 100 çalışan başına 2 çalışan iş kazası geçirirken 2025 yılına geldiğimizde 4 çalışana çıkacağı hesaplanmıştır. Meydana gelen kaza ve ölüm sayısının azaltılabilmesi için işletmelere önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Identification and mapping of potential recharge in the Middle Seybouse sub-catchment of the Guelma region (North East of Algeria): contribution of remote sensing, multi-criteria analysis, ROC-Curve and GIS
Authors: Aissaoui Marwa , Maizi Djamel , Benhamza Moussa , Azzouz Khalid , Belaroui Abdelhakim , Bengusmia Djamel
Published: March 2023

Due to the rapid population increase in the Middle Seybouse sub-catchment area in North-East Algeria, the intense agricultural practices, and the industrial development, precious water resources proven to be significantly challenged in their sustainable exploitation both in terms of quantity and quality. The aim of this study is to identify the most suitable areas for groundwater recharge in the Middle Seybouse sub-catchment, over about 770.91 km², using remote sensing data and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Six factors are recognized to positively affect groundwater recharge: rainfall, land cover, topography, drainage density, lineament density, and lithology. According to their level of involvement in the recharge process, these parameters have been reclassified and then evaluated using the multi-criteria analysis known as “Analytical Hierarchy Process” (AHP). A potential recharge map of the study area was produced showing that 60% of this area, located in the southern and central parts of the catchment, has a high to very high potential. ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve is used to validate the resulting groundwater potential recharge map using the existing wells in the study area.
Kinetics of blood cell differentiation during hematopoiesis revealed by quantitative long-term live imaging
Authors: Ho Kevin Yueh Lin , Carr Rosalyn Leigh , Dvoskin Alexandra Dmitria , Tanentzapf Guy
Published: March 2023

Stem cells typically reside in a specialized physical and biochemical environment that facilitates regulation of their behavior. For this reason, stem cells are ideally studied in contexts that maintain this precisely constructed microenvironment while still allowing for live imaging. Here, we describe a long-term organ culture and imaging strategy for hematopoiesis in flies that takes advantage of powerful genetic and transgenic tools available in this system. We find that fly blood progenitors undergo symmetric cell divisions and that their division is both linked to cell size and is spatially oriented. Using quantitative imaging to simultaneously track markers for stemness and differentiation in progenitors, we identify two types of differentiation that exhibit distinct kinetics. Moreover, we find that infection-induced activation of hematopoiesis occurs through modulation of the kinetics of cell differentiation. Overall, our results show that even subtle shifts in proliferation and differentiation kinetics can have large and aggregate effects to transform blood progenitors from a quiescent to an activated state.
Clinical Profile of Patients on Antiepileptic Drugs Experiencing Ataxia as an Adverse Drug Reaction: A Longitudinal Observational Study
Authors: More Balaji , Murugesan S , Prakash T Arun
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Ataxia is one the common adverse drug effect caused by Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs). It can result from either single therapeutic dose of a particular drug, prolonged use of same drug or acute poisoning. Aim: To determine the disease burden and clinical profile of patients who are on AEDs and develop ataxia. Materials and Methods: This was a longitudinal observational study, carried out at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, from January 2016 to March 2022. The clinical characteristics of patients who presented with ataxia on AEDs and with no previous history of ataxia were documented. Based on the time of onset of ataxia patients were divided into 3 groups: Group A- Ataxia developed within 24 hours of onset of drug intake; Group B- Ataxia developed within 24 to 72 hours from prescription of drug; Group C- Ataxia developed after 72 hours from the time of drug administration. Patients were further classified into those having sensory ataxia and cerebellar ataxia. Based on the time of clinical resolution patients were classified into 3 sub-groups: Group 1- Clinical resolution within 72 hours; Group 2- Clinical resolution in 72 to 144 hours; and Group 3- Clinical resolution after 144 hours. Data was collected systematically and results were statistically analysed using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software program. Results: Out of the total number of epileptic patients (1600) on AEDs, 34 patients developed ataxia. Of these 34 patients, 15 (44.11%) were on Phenytoin, 12 (35.29%) were on Carbamazepine, 3 (8.82%) were on Gabapentin, 2 (5.88%) were on Zonisamide, and 2 (5.88%) were on Lamotrigine. Dose of these drugs were modified within 1 day, after 1 and 3 weeks and after 1 month in 9 (26.47%), 7 (20.58%), 12 (35.29%), and 4 (11.76%) patients, respectively. Two patients had presented with acute poisoning. Half the 50% (n=17) patients had symptoms of sensory ataxia and remaining half had symptoms of cerebellar ataxia. Conclusion: Ataxia secondary to AEDs is seen with both the older and newer drugs. Awareness of the possibility of AEDs induced ataxia can help in early diagnosis and its management.
Aquatic Plant Diversity of Lakes in Somwarapete Taluk, Kodagu, Karnataka
Authors: Thrupthi G. N. , Deviprasad A. G.
Published: March 2023

The principal objective of the present research is to record data regarding the aquatic plants of Somwarapete taluk of Kodagu district. Three major lakes were selected for the study for a period of one year, i.e., June 2020–July 2021. A total of 43 species were recorded, belonging to 28 families and 41 genera. The most dominant families were found to be Araceae, Hydrocharitaceae, Asteraceae, and Amranthaceae. After initial identification, the plants were classified according to their habitats, life spans, and IUCN status. Jaccard’s index and Sorenson's index were used to learn about the similarity coefficient between the sample sites. We divided plants in accordance with their IUCN status and found them to be endangered, threatened, and under the category of least concern. The work was undertaken because no documented data is available for the aquatic macrophytes of Somwarapete taluk.
Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with Low Preoperative Ejection Fraction: A Cross-sectional study
Authors: Bhuyan Amirul Islam , Kawsar Syeda Masuma
Published: March 2023

Background: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery has been proven in several trials to have excellent outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease who have reasonably preserved cardiac function. Nonetheless, determining the value of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with low left ventricular ejection faction (shown as left ventricular ejection fraction 40B) has been challenging due to worries about increased operating mortality and decreased long-term survival.

Objective: Our main goal is to evaluate the Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with Low Preoperative Ejection Fraction.

Methods: This cross-sectional study carried out at tertiary hospital from June 2021 to June 2022. Where 100 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in the Department of Cardiac Surgery were included in the study. The patients were divided into 2 groups as follows: Group—I, EF < 40% (n = 50) and Group-ll EF>40% (n = 50).

Results: During the study, where 55% were belong to 50-60 years age group and majority were male. In both group majority had diabetes and hypertension. All of the co—morbidities/risk factors were almost equally distributed between groups (p > 0,05). Except incidence of bleeding, which was significantly higher in Croup—I than that in Group—II (p = 0.01 0). In addition to that, in group 1 Heart failure seen in 1.5% cases followed by 2.3% had pneumonia, prolonged ventilation seen in 13.5%. Where as in group 2 Heart failure seen in 0.5% cases followed by 1.8% had pneumonia, prolonged ventilation seen in 11%.

Conclusion: Lastly, the current study's large sample size suggests that CABG may be performed on patients with low EF <40% with outcomes (in terms of morbidity and death) that are equivalent to those of patients with EF > 40.
WILLINGNESS TO EMBED SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE OF GEN Y AND GEN Z ENTREPRENEURS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Sherlywati Sherlywati , Simangunsong Eliot
Published: March 2023

This research aimed to explore the motivators and willingness of Gen Y and Gen Z entrepreneurs in Indonesia to embed social sustainability in their businesses. This research employed a quantitative method via an online survey questionnaire, which was conducted based on a convenience sample of Gen Y and Gen Z alumni and students from several universities in Indonesia. The data were processed using SEM-SmartPLS3.0. The research finding showed that instrumental and normative motivators affected the willingness to embed social sustainability, while relational motivators had no effect. Previously, social sustainability research involved established industries and companies. However, this research focused on upcoming Gen Y and Gen Z entrepreneurs. The recommendations provided by this research for developing a sustainable business strategy framework in terms of social dimension for Gen Y and Gen Z entrepreneurs, among others, include strengthening the indicators of normative and instrumental motivators, and the willingness to embed social sustainability.
Association Between Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Authors: Zhao Jinhui , Stockwell Tim , Naimi Tim , Churchill Sam , Clay James , Sherk Adam
Published: March 2023

Importance

A previous meta-analysis of the association between alcohol use and all-cause mortality found no statistically significant reductions in mortality risk at low levels of consumption compared with lifetime nondrinkers. However, the risk estimates may have been affected by the number and quality of studies then available, especially those for women and younger cohorts.

Objective

To investigate the association between alcohol use and all-cause mortality, and how sources of bias may change results.

Data Sources

A systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science was performed to identify studies published between January 1980 and July 2021.

Study Selection

Cohort studies were identified by systematic review to facilitate comparisons of studies with and without some degree of controls for biases affecting distinctions between abstainers and drinkers. The review identified 107 studies of alcohol use and all-cause mortality published from 1980 to July 2021.

Data Extraction and Synthesis

Mixed linear regression models were used to model relative risks, first pooled for all studies and then stratified by cohort median age (<56 vs ≥56 years) and sex (male vs female). Data were analyzed from September 2021 to August 2022.

Main Outcomes and Measures

Relative risk estimates for the association between mean daily alcohol intake and all-cause mortality.

Results

There were 724 risk estimates of all-cause mortality due to alcohol intake from the 107 cohort studies (4 838 825 participants and 425 564 deaths available) for the analysis. In models adjusting for potential confounding effects of sampling variation, former drinker bias, and other prespecified study-level quality criteria, the meta-analysis of all 107 included studies found no significantly reduced risk of all-cause mortality among occasional (>0 to <1.3 g of ethanol per day; relative risk [RR], 0.96; 95% CI, 0.86-1.06; P = .41) or low-volume drinkers (1.3-24.0 g per day; RR, 0.93; P = .07) compared with lifetime nondrinkers. In the fully adjusted model, there was a nonsignificantly increased risk of all-cause mortality among drinkers who drank 25 to 44 g per day (RR, 1.05; P = .28) and significantly increased risk for drinkers who drank 45 to 64 and 65 or more grams per day (RR, 1.19 and 1.35; P < .001). There were significantly larger risks of mortality among female drinkers compared with female lifetime nondrinkers (RR, 1.22; P = .03).

Conclusions and Relevance

In this updated systematic review and meta-analysis, daily low or moderate alcohol intake was not significantly associated with all-cause mortality risk, while increased risk was evident at higher consumption levels, starting at lower levels for women than men.
Ground‐Penetrating Radar
Authors: Miron Justin , Millward Andrew A.
Published: March 2023

Ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) is a remote sensing technique that enables field observation and investigation of embedded near‐surface objects, structural discontinuities, and other material heterogeneities. GPR is commonly used to detect embedded targets of interest (objects and structures) with varying material properties, geometries, and depths. Various scientific and commercial applications of GPR exist to identify soil and geologic characteristics, metallic objects, buried artifacts, and even tree roots. GPR antennae send electromagnetic energy in waves into various media, such as soil, rock, concrete, asphalt, and ice, and receive energy reflected from embedded targets or materials that absorb and redirect electromagnetic energy. The data obtained are rendered in a two‐dimensional radargram image, where the horizontal and vertical location of reflector features is represented in an upright‐oriented profile. GPR is most likely to identify targets accurately when the scanning medium is relatively homogeneous; complex subsurface media can challenge successful detection. Evolving data processing methods, informed by simulations and even artificial intelligence, may improve interpretation accuracy in challenging scanning contexts.
Global Wildfire
Authors: MacDonald Glen
Published: March 2023

Wildfires have been an integral part of Earth's ecology for over 400 million years, and impact many terrestrial ecosystems at present. Wildfires provide habitat diversity and promote biodiversity, but can be costly to humans in terms of destroyed infrastructure and loss of life. Global mapping of annual wildfires by satellite remote sensing suggests that ∼200 to ∼500 Mha of land‐surface burn annually. Highest amounts of annual area burned are typically found in tropical seasonal forest, savanna, and grassland systems, but fires are also common in other ecosystems, including temperate grasslands and boreal forest. Humans have used fire ignition or the suppression of fire as a landscape management technique for thousands of years, altering the fire regimes of an estimated 60% of Earth's current terrestrial habitat. Land‐use changes and fire suppression have led to a decrease in global annual area burned in recent decades. How future landscape modification and anthropogenic climate change will impact Earth's wildfire regimes is an important concern and an area of much research.
Spaces of Global Production
Authors: Ouma Stefan , Stenmanns Julian , Dannenberg Peter , Follmann Alexander , Derudder Ben , Dörry Sabine , Kleibert Jana , van Meeteren Michiel , Scholvin Sören
Published: March 2023

Spaces of global production comprise a diverse set of spatial figures that result from and support a global division of labour. The proliferation of spatial figures in scholarly work on global production in economic geography and beyond maps a conceptual landscape. The
network
, the
agglomeration
, the
frontier,
the
plantation,
the
gateway
, the
corridor
, the
zone
, the
enclave
, and the
archipelago
are key concepts mobilized by social sciences and humanities scholars in order to map, problematize, analyze, and help transform the varied spaces of global production.