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The Role of Proletarian Poetry in Peasant Movement of Pakhtunkhwa: A Critical Study of the Selected Poetry of Sayyid-Ul-Abrar Ghar
Authors: Ayaz Mohammad
Published: February 2024

Sayyid-ul-Abrar (1948-79) alias, Ghar was one of the prominent proletarian poets of the former NWFP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Pakistan, who’s poetry played a significant role in the evolution and growth of socialist realism in Pashtu literature. The historic Peasant Movement of 1970s especially the Hashtnagar Peasant’s uprising and agrarian struggle elsewhere in other parts of the province, were directly influenced through the proletarian poetry produced by Ghar and his contemporary Master Sultan Khalakyar. This study attempt to engage the selected poetry from Ghar’s two books; Sparghai [ Embers] and ‘Da Khwarikah Cheagha’ [ The cry of working class]as a case study to understand the links between poetry, art, and politics in a broader perspective of socialist realism. The important themes of these selected poetry, analysis of its contents with English translation, are also reproduced throughout this paper as evidence for better understanding of the subject interconnection of proletarian poetry with peasant’s struggle.
Sexually inexperienced bucks, photostimulated or not, showed increased plasma testosterone and sexual behaviors with nulliparous and multiparous goats outside of breeding season
Authors: Fernández Ilda Graciela , Loya-carrera Jessica Anabel , Fitz-Rodrígeuz Gonzalo , Flores José Alferdo , Martínez Alfaro Juan Carlos , Ulloa-Arvizu Raúl , Palomo Peiró María Jesús , Hernández Horacio , Duarte Gerardo
Published: February 2024

The objectives of this study were to determine whether sexually inexperienced photostimulated and nonphotostimulated males had increased plasma testosterone levels and sexual behaviors during their first contact with nulliparous (N) and multiparous (M) females and whether these males could induce sexual responses in females outside of breeding season. Six photostimulated (PH) males were artificially subjected to long days (16 h/light/day/2.5 months), and six nonphotostimulated (NO) males were exposed to the natural photoperiod. Three PH males were exposed to N females (n = 30), and three PH males were exposed to M females (n = 30). Three NO males were exposed to N females (n = 30), and three were exposed to M females (n = 30). In spring (March-April), the males and females remained together for 15 days. The PH males had increased plasma testosterone levels compared to baseline levels during first contact with the N (10.8 ± 2.6 ng/mL) and M females (9.3 ± 1.9 ng/mL) (P < 0.001). Similarly, the NO males had increased plasma testosterone levels during their first contact with N (11.4 ± 1.1 ng/mL) and M females (11.0 ± 0.6 ng/mL) (P < 0.001). Nudging, anogenital sniffing, and mounting attempts varied between the PH and NO males (P < 0.001), whereas mounting with intromission did not differ (P > 0.05). Estrous behavior and ovulation did not differ between N and M females in contact with PH males or between M females in contact with NO males (P > 0.05), whereas the N females in contact with NO males had the lowest response (P < 0.05). We conclude that sexually inexperienced photostimulated and nonphotostimulated males exhibit increased plasma testosterone levels; exhibit sexual behaviors during their first contact with nulliparous and multiparous females; and can stimulate sexual activity in females outside of breeding season.
Exploration of the influencing factors of independent learning in higher vocational students based on process ability analysis
Authors: Jiao Zun , Lyu Chunwei
Published: February 2024

To clarify the main factors affecting the independent learning ability of higher vocational students, corresponding data were collected via a questionnaire survey, and the data were analyzed to determine the relationships between the factors affecting the independent learning of higher vocational students and independent learning ability. A process model of the independent learning of higher vocational students is constructed, and the model is analyzed to determine the influence of different factors on independent learning to clarify the process-level relationship between them.
Research on risk factors for doctor burnout during COVID-19 epidemic
Authors: Bhatnagar Gaurav , Nidode Pallavi , Bhatnagar Pragya , Satapathy Sunita , Maurya Tarangini , Kumar Girish
Published: February 2024

Burnout, recognized as a syndrome linked to chronic workplace stress by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a prevalent issue across various professions, irrespective of title or rank. Identifying exhaustion indicators and implementing preventive or corrective measures are vital to mitigate long-term adverse impacts on quality of life. Utilizing the "Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS)" through online analysis, this study aimed to establish the frequency of Burnout Syndrome (BOS) within the target population. The risk of BOS development doubled when participants financed their endeavors and faced abuse from patients' family members, while decreasing with participants' average age. Female gender correlated with higher emotional fatigue, and male gender predicted depersonalization (DP). Infection with or death from COVID-19 among coworkers or family members associated with elevated Employee Engagement (EE) and diminished Personal Accomplishment (PA). The COVID-19 epidemic introduced additional elements contributing to BOS, prompting measures such as providing psychological support, organizing working hours, adjusting pay, supplying personal protective equipment, and offering instruction on safety measures.
Review of the determinants contributing to the demographics of Alzheimer’s syndrome: Prevention techniques, risk factors, and insights for public health
Authors: Verma Priti Singh , Patel Geetika M. , Malathi H. , Kumar Ajay
Published: February 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of memory loss, accounting for 80% of cases and severely impacting daily life and social interactions. The prevalence of AD is expected to grow over the globe as life expectancy improves and the population ages in developing countries will result in a costly disease burden. A combination of societal circumstances and inherent sensitivity that extends throughout a person’s lifetime can cause AD, a challenging and varied disorder. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the factors that shape the demographics of AD, with a focus on prevention measures. risk factors and their public health consequences. Interventions aimed at addressing multiple risk indicators in non-demented older adults, including those in their middle age, can be able to prevent or postpone the development of AD since the illness is thought to begin generations before clinical evidence appears. Addressing the intricate connection between social and psychological characteristics and Alzheimer’s demography is critical for devising effective preventative measures, early treatments and individualized care for at-risk communities. AD is known to be associated with genetic variables, particularly the APOE ε4 allele. Identifying the disease’s genetic causes is essential for specific preventive and early intervention methods. A balanced diet, frequent physical exercise, cognitive stimulation and social involvement are the preventative treatments for AD. Early identification and intervention hold promise for reducing disease development and public health measures that promote knowledge as well as healthy lives are essential.
Examining medical urgent and patient precedence within the telemedicine landscape with its infrastructure and policies: A comprehensive review
Authors: Patel Geetika M. , Sharma Upendra , Gupta Sudhir Kumar , Mohanan M.
Published: February 2024

Medical facilities are confronted with grave issues, including a population that is aging and a physician shortage. In an effort to address these issues, telehealth and remote health monitoring systems (RHMS) aim to reduce hospital visits by a small amount. RHMS lessens the workload for primary care patients and enhances inter-unit communication, which lessens the strain on emergency rooms. Due to significant advancements in mobile information transfer and processing of signal technologies, some healthcare researchers have made efforts to employ RHMS in place of hospital visits to provide triage and prioritization for individuals. Prioritization is a strategy for giving people urgent medical care in an attempt to save their lives, while clinical examination determines the severity of a sickness or damage. To emphasize the disadvantages of the present patient screening and prioritization system over the telehealth environment, a crucial inquiry is needed. Based on two crucial axes, an in-depth examination of patient prioritization and medical crisis assessment in a videoconferencing setting was provided in this research. First, a collection, analysis, and classification of earlier research on triage of patients and prioritization in this kind of setting was done. Second, a variety of priorities and standards, as well as various approaches and procedures for prioritization, were provided and examined. The subsequent outcomes were attained: The shortcomings and issues with the current patient prioritization and assessment methods were highlighted. The assessment and priority for individuals who have cardiac conditions were not presented. In the years to come, a structure based on the theory of evidence, as well as the incorporation of a multiple-layer analytical hierarchy approach and method for ranking preference due to resemblance to perfect solutions, can be used to prioritize the care of several patients with ongoing cardiovascular disease by triaging them based on various emergencies dimensions.
A low-protein diet enriched with ketoacids for renal individuals: Implications on nutritional status
Authors: Kumar Ajay , Verma Priti Singh , Patel Geetika M. , Malathi H.
Published: February 2024

Patients with stages 3-5 of chronic kidney disease (CKD) should reduce their protein intake, but only if they are metabolically stable, the Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) by the 2020 Renal Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI) states. The objectives include the delay of renal failure (level 1A evidence-supported) and improvement of quality of life (level 2C evidence-supported). Despite these grave cautions, only a small percentage of nephrologists globally promote low-protein diets (LPDs). In this review, we argue that protein restriction is an essential part of treatment for CKD patients rather than a potential therapeutic alternative. LPDs tailored to each patient are critical for maximizing adherence, productivity, and security. When recommending LPDs to patients, nephrologists and renal dietitians may use the same guidelines as doctors when prescribing any other prescription, including considering the drug's indications, contraindications, and mechanism of action, doses, potential adverse effects, and specific cautions. In keeping with this paradigm, we assess the upsides and drawbacks of LPDs as central components of CKD treatment.
Stock market and securities index prediction using artificial intelligence: A systematic review
Authors: Singh Harmanjeet , Malhotra Manisha
Published: February 2024

The recognition of the value and importance of recognizing patterns in the stock market is widely accepted. As a result, using innovative decision-making strategies is expected to lead to significant returns in stock prices. Predicting the stock market proves challenging because of the limited volatility and inherent disorderliness observed within the data. Hence, investors need help optimizing their profits through informed predictions in the stock market. Stock market projections are made by employing mathematical approaches and machine learning methods. The stock market is inherently vulnerable to unforeseen changes due to its intricate nature and absence of a linear progression. Since the advent of personal computers and the proliferation of technological advancements in the 1990s, scholars have investigated the application of artificial intelligence in the investment sector. Many solutions have been created to tackle the matter of volatility in stock market prices. This study examined a total of 146 research articles that were published in academic journals over twelve years (2011-2023). These papers focused on applying artificial intelligence in predicting stock market trends. The listed works encompass several methodologies, including technical analysis, fundamental analysis, sentiment analysis, and time series analysis. Every academic field is comprehensively explored, encompassing its initial findings and most recent advancements. Moreover, the existing body of literature suggests a growing focus on this particular sector, with a heightened level of specialization and an expanded range of topics being explored.
Examining the business cycle of the tourism industry in Mexico at the state level using the Markov Switching Model (1992 to 2017)
Authors: Sour Laura
Published: February 2024

Despite being a popular tourist destination, state-level research on the business cycle in Mexico's tourism industry is lacking. This study aims to answer three research questions: Are the growth stages of the international tourism market similar across states? Are the growth stages of the domestic tourism market similar among entities? Is there a relation between the economic cycle of the international tourism market and the domestic market? We use the Markov Switching Model to estimate the business cycle of the tourism industry in each Mexican state from 1992 to 2017. We identify the most attractive states for international and domestic tourists. Notably, eleven of the coefficients belong to the economic cycle of the foreign tourist market, indicating a greater economic impact compared to the domestic market. The results show that each state has its own business cycle, requiring individual projections for each market. This information is relevant for tourism planners and policymakers to address the challenges posed by the SDGs.
Enhancing skin cancer classification using a fusion of Densenet and Mobilenet models: a deep learning ensemble approach
Authors: Imam Md. Hasan , Nahar Nazmun , Rahman Md. Auhidur , Rabbi Fazle
Published: February 2024

Skin cancer is a condition that causes the formation of abnormal cells in the skin tissue. Every year, millions of individuals experience skin cancer. Skin cancer identification in its early stages is an expensive and difficult process. Currently, deep learning models have revealed promising results in automated skin cancer classification. The goal of this study is to identify benign or malignant skin lesion using the Internation Skin Imaging Collaboration (ISIC) dataset and a concatenated model that combines two powerful Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architectures, DenseNet and MobileNet. The ISIC dataset, which consists of a large collection of dermoscopic images, provides a valuable resource for training and evaluating skin cancer classification models. By concatenating the feature maps of DenseNet and MobileNet, the proposed model capitalizes on their individual strengths. The concatenated model is trained using a combination of techniques called transfer learning and fine-tuning, which leverage the pre-trained weights of the individual models and adapt them to the skin cancer classification task. On the test dataset, our proposed model finally achieves 93.75% accuracy, which is 4.69% higher than DenseNet, 3.13% higher than MobileNet, and 3.13% higher than the combination of ResNet50 and InceptionNetV3. The execution time of our proposed ensemble method is 49.48 min, and the execution times of MobileNet and DenseNet are 178.9 and 170.5 min, which are more than our proposed ensemble approach.
Factors affecting the profitability of listed agricultural companies in the Vietnamese stock market
Authors: Nguyen Thi Phan Thu , Nguyen Thi Quynh Anh
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to investigate the factors affecting the profitability of agricultural companies in Vietnam. The study is conducted using data from 30 listed agricultural companies on the Vietnamese stock market during 2020-2022. This study uses linear regression models including ordinary least squares (OLS), fixed effect (FE) and random effect (RE) models. In addition, the tests are also conducted to select the appropriate model. In this study, the company's profitability is measured by return on assets (ROA). The results of the study show that economic growth has a positive impact on profitability; leverage, company size and inflation have a negative impact on profitability, while revenue growth rate and current ratio do not affect the profitability of the business.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ НЕДЕРЖАВНОГО ПЕНСІЙНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Пікус Руслана , Трейтяк Орест
Published: February 2024

Стаття присвячена актуальним питанням теоретичних основ та розробці практичних рекомендацій щодо перспектив розвитку фінансових послуг з недержавного пенсійного забезпечення в Україні. Проаналізовано та визначено зміст, роль та принципи недержавного пенсійного забезпечення. Охарактеризовано суб´єктів системи недержавного пенсійного забезпечення, визначено їх місце та роль в системі. Визначено зміст, переваги та недоліки фінансових послуг, що надають суб´єкти недержавного пенсійного забезпечення. Виокремлено сучасні тенденції формування та функціонування системи недержавного пенсійного забезпечення в країні. Окреслено резерви там сформульовано рекомендації щодо підвищення ефективності щодо формування та функціонування системи недержавного пенсійного забезпечення в умовах сучасних викликів України. Визначені перспективні напрями подальших наукових розвідок зазначеної проблематики.
ПРОДОВОЛЬЧА БЕЗПЕКА УКРАЇНИ В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ ТА ПРІОРИТЕТНІ НАПРЯМКИ ВРЕГУЛЮВАННЯ ЇЇ СТАНУ
Authors: Шевченко Аліса , Петренко Ольга
Published: February 2024

В статті досліджено актуальні питання забезпечення продовольчою безпекою України в умовах війни. Розглянуто основні зміни стану продовольчої безпеки та її структури в зв'язку з початком повномасштабного вторгнення. Проаналізовано динаміку основних показників Глобального індексу продовольчої безпеки держави. Виявлено проблеми, що виникають в системі продовольчої безпеки України. За допомогою регіонального аналізу досліджено стан самозабезпечення регіонів продовольством. Установлено низький рівень самозабезпечення продовольством в Луганській, Донецькій, Запорізькій, Київській, Одеській та Львівській областях. Виокремлено наслідки впливу воєнних дій в Україні на продовольчу безпеку держави. Визначені пріоритетні напрямки врегулювання стану продовольчої безпеки країни. Зазначені позитивні результати реалізації пріоритетних напрямків державного врегулювання стану продовольчої безпеки.
Measuring the Efficiency of Water Supply Service: Application of Charnes, Cooper Rhodes and Slack-Based Measure Models
Authors: Rashid Nur Rasyida Mohd , Mohd Zawawi Iskandar Shah
Published: February 2024

Measuring the efficiency of water supply services is very important, as the demands for water supply are increasing as the year goes by due to increasing population and development. Improving the efficiency of water supply services is also an economically viable way for water conservation. This paper examines the efficiency of water supply services using Charnes, Cooper, and Rhodes (CCR) output-oriented and Slack-Based Measure (SBM) models. SBM provides the input excesses and output shortfalls for the concerned decision-making units (DMUs). Meanwhile, the CCR output-oriented model interprets the efficiency by maximising the output produced by the DMUs whilst maintaining the input used. The results indicate that the optimal efficiency value for SBM model is lower than the optimal efficiency value of the CCR model. Furthermore, the SBM model provides the water supply providers with values for input excess and output shortfalls for future improvements.
ПРАВОВА ПРИРОДА АРБІТРАЖНОЇ УГОДИ ЯК ІНСТИТУТУ МІЖНАРОДНОГО КОМЕРЦІЙНОГО АРБІТРАЖУ
Authors: Цирфа Костянтин Анатолійович
Published: February 2024

Стаття має на меті визначення правової природи арбітражної угоди як інституту міжнародного комерційного арбітражу на основі вивчення, аналізу та структурування її юридичних особливостей і нормативно-правових аспектів імплементації суб’єктами міжнародної комерційної діяльності в Україні. Дослідження виконане на основі застосування низки методів наукового пізнання з використанням елементів логіко-правового, порівняльно-правового, формально-юридичного, системно-структурного та документального аналізу. Загальний напрям роботи визначено за допомогою діалектичного методу, а найбільш затребуваними автором виявилися нормативно-логічний та порівняльний методи дослідження. Результати. У процесі написання статті виявлено, що взаємне волевиявлення рівних суб’єктів правовідносин про передачу до арбітражу всіх або частини спорів, яке виражене в арбітражній угоді, є основою діяльності міжнародного комерційного арбітражу. Тому арбітражна угода є підґрунтям для встановлення наявності згоди сторін на звернення до міжнародного комерційного арбітражного суду. Дійсність арбітражної угоди визначає долю розгляду арбітражем спорів, подальшого визнання і виконання арбітражного рішення, а також сприяння забезпеченню позову та реалізації інших процесуальних заходів. Основною формальною вимогою до арбітражної угоди є обов’язкове дотримання її письмової форми. Висновки. Отже, на думку автора, арбітражна угода, будучи інститутом міжнародного комерційного арбітражу, може вважатися юридичною підставою для виникнення компетенції міжнародного комерційного арбітражного суду. Юридична оцінка арбітражної угоди повинна враховувати сутність арбітражної угоди як правочину цивільно-правового характеру і як юридичного факту, що свідчить про її двоїсту правову природу. Універсальна роль арбітражної угоди визначає жорсткі вимоги до її суб’єктів, об’єкта та форми. Під час вирішення міжнародних комерційних спорів в Україні дійсна арбітражна угода має відповідати формальним вимогам, закріпленим у законодавстві; відзначати необхідну допустимість спору як предмету арбітражного розгляду; бути підписаною сторонами, здатними укласти цю угоду і діяти як сторони в арбітражному процесі.
An In-Depth Analysis on Efficiency and Vulnerabilities on a Cloud-Based Searchable Symmetric Encryption Solution
Authors: Chaudhari Prithvi , Chin Ji-Jian , Mohamad Soeheila Moesfa
Published: February 2024

Searchable Symmetric Encryption (SSE) has come to be as an integral cryptographic approach in a world where digital privacy is essential. The capacity to search through encrypted data whilst maintaining its integrity meets the most important demand for security and confidentiality in a society that is increasingly dependent on cloud-based services and data storage. SSE offers efficient processing of queries over encrypted datasets, allowing entities to comply with data privacy rules while preserving database usability. Our research goes into this need, concentrating on the development and thorough testing of an SSE system based on Curtmola’s architecture and employing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in Cypher Block Chaining (CBC) mode. A primary goal of the research is to conduct a thorough evaluation of the security and performance of the system. In order to assess search performance, a variety of database settings were extensively tested, and the system's security was tested by simulating intricate threat scenarios such as count attacks and leakage abuse. The efficiency of operation and cryptographic robustness of the SSE system are critically examined by these reviews.
Personalized Healthcare: A Comprehensive Approach for Symptom Diagnosis and Hospital Recommendations Using AI and Location Services
Authors: Tan Seng-Keong , Chong Siew-Chin , Wee Kuok-Kwee , Chong Lee-Ying
Published: February 2024

Utilizing digital advancements, an integrated Flask-based platform has been engineered to centralize personal health records and facilitate informed healthcare decisions. The platform utilizes a Random Forest model-based symptom checker and an OpenAI API-powered chatbot for preliminary disease diagnosis and integrates Google Maps API to recommend proximal hospitals based on user location. Additionally, it contains a comprehensive user profile encompassing general information, medical history, and allergies. The system includes a medicine reminder feature for medication adherence. This innovative amalgamation of technology and healthcare fosters a user-centric approach to personal health management.
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Seismic Performance of RC Moment Resisting Frames
Authors: Esfandiari Javad , Roudsari Mehrzad Tahmouli , Esfandiari Soheil
Published: February 2024

The rehabilitation of concrete structures has been a subject of extensive investigation, exploring various facets. One such avenue involves the incorporation of fiber additives into concrete materials. In parallel, the construction of reinforced concrete structures inevitably encounters construction errors, necessitating constant efforts from researchers to devise solutions for mitigating their impact. In the context of this research, a series of experiments was conducted involving the construction and testing of five reinforced concrete moment-resisting frames. The initial sample served as the control, while two additional samples were integrated with polypropylene and metal fibers. The subsequent two samples deliberately introduced a manufacturing error through the application of air-entraining admixture materials at the beam-to-column connection. This deliberate error aimed to assess the influence of additive fibers on frames affected by manufacturing errors. Several critical parameters were subjected to evaluation, including ultimate strength, stiffness, ductility, energy dissipation capacity, and strength reduction factor. The results of these assessments demonstrated that the utilization of additive fibers contributes to an enhanced overall performance of the frames, as inferred from the aforementioned seismic parameters. Furthermore, it was established that the incorporation of these additive fibers substantially alleviates the impact of manufacturing errors on moment-resisting reinforced concrete frames. Although a significant reduction in energy dissipation capacity was observed in samples with manufacturing errors, the other seismic parameters remained relatively unaffected. Subsequently, numerical models were generated in ABAQUS software to validate the experimental findings, and their outcomes were compared with the results derived from the physical experiments.
Les pièges de la « parfection » – Sur les équivoques de la beauté féminine dans L’Heptaméron de Marguerite de Navarre
Authors: Dembruk Sofina
Published: February 2024

Dans l’Heptaméron (1559) de Marguerite de Navarre, la beauté est à la fois l’une des manifestations les plus tangibles et les plus ambiguës de la perfection. La beauté féminine, en particulier, semble enfermée dans un paradoxe. Cet article propose une lecture de la beauté féminine à travers deux grilles de lecture, en soulignant, premièrement, une perspective chrétienne pessimiste sur la perfection terrestre afin, deuxièmement, de comprendre les ambiguïtés de la beauté féminine dans le discours des contes d’amour courtois. Marguerite de Navarre subvertit les lectures univoques de la beauté féminine qui sont principalement déterminées par les discours masculinistes et les interprétations genrées de la perfection. En ajoutant un sens chrétien de la perfection, elle autorise des formes alternatives et paradoxales de perfection féminine, telles que le manque d’attraits, voire la laideur des femmes.
The Comedies of Alessandro Piccolomini: Searching for the Perfect Woman between Loving Initiative and Virtue
Authors: Martín-Clavijo Milagro
Published: February 2024

In theoretical works such as Orazione, Della institutione, and Raffaella, the Italian writer, scientist, and philogynist Alessandro Piccolomini (1508–78) outlines the characteristics that should make up the perfect woman. In his comedies—Alessandro and L’Amor costante—focusing mainly on the theme of love, Piccolomini presents some of the same ideas, articulating them through his noble and cultured female characters. This article examines Piccolomini’s dramatic productions in light of his treatises and other writings on women in order to underline his originality in the creation of these female characters. On the one hand, they are models of virtue and decorum; on the other, they demonstrate an unusual degree of initiative in love. They are conscious of their desires, and they defend their right to choose their lovers. In this way, Piccolomini describes new traits of the perfect woman.
Leibovitz, Liel. How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, 2023.
Authors: Margolin Elaine
Published: February 2024

Book Review
Parush, Iris. The Sin of Writing and the Rise of Modern Hebrew Literature. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022.
Authors: Brittingham Matthew H.
Published: February 2024

Book Review
Feldman, Marla J. Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices Through New and Ancient Midrash. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society/Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. 2023.
Authors: Zucker David J.
Published: February 2024

Book Review
Women-Rabbi Fiction in the 21st Century: An Update
Authors: Zucker David J.
Published: February 2024

Women rabbis have been depicted in fiction for close to fifty years. In the second decade and then in the beginning of the third decade of the twenty-first century over a dozen fictional women rabbis appear as central or important characters in novels, short stories, and on the silver screen. Most of them make their first appearance. This article takes note of the authors of these works, and then looks at the characters themselves, contrasting their “fictional” experiences with the published experiences of “real-life” women rabbis. It discusses these fictional women rabbis in terms of their theology/sense of tradition; religious/educational backgrounds; gender identification; and where that information is dealt with in the storyline, how these women address some of the challenges facing women rabbis such as dressed for success; pay inequity; and matters of sexual harassment. This is followed by a section on how women regard success in the rabbinate. A caveat: the real-lived experiences of women rabbis, their definitions of success and their joys/concerns/issues/disquiets are not necessarily the subjects that concern writers of fiction that feature women rabbis as characters.
APPLICATION OF INTERNET MARKETING TOOLS TO FORM CONSUMER BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE
Authors: Lyzhnyk Yu. B. , Shapovalova І. V. , Shamrin R. V.
Published: February 2024

Objective. The objective of the article is to study the directions of application of Internet marketing tools for the formation of behavioral reactions of consumers, in particular, the determination of the main advantages and potential problems in the promotion of goods on the Internet.

Methods. To achieve the goal, general scientific and special research methods were used, in particular: the analysis method (to study the growth of Internet sales in Ukraine), the logical generalization method (to formulate a list of Internet marketing tools that have the greatest influence on consumer behavior), the method of analogies (to determine the main potential problems when applying Internet marketing to form consumer reactions), the method of comparative comparison (to compare the speed and cost of Internet access in Ukraine and in other countries) and the method of analyzing scientific publications (to analyze the modern works of domestic and foreign scientists in the areas of research on the impact of marketing on consumer behavior and on the use of Internet tools for marketing promotion of goods).

Results. As a result of the conducted study of the directions of application of Internet marketing tools for the formation of the behavioral response of consumers, the main branches of Internet marketing tools were outlined, such as website development, search engine optimization and search advertising, content marketing and social media marketing. The main prerequisites of the commercial segment of the Internet and marketing means of product promotion using Internet marketing tools in Ukraine are determined. The main components of Internet marketing and the features of their application in the process of forming the expected behavioral reaction of the consumer are clarified. The main areas of potential reaction of consumers are given. The need to use Internet marketing tools for the promotion of goods and services is substantiated, and the main problems that may arise in this process are outlined.
ENVIRONMENTAL TAXATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: TRENDS AND FEATURES
Authors: Kozhuhova T. V. , Bocharova Yu. H. , Ishchenko O. V.
Published: February 2024

Objective. The purpose of the article is to determine trends and features in the field of environmental taxation in the European Union. Methods. In the research process, the following general scientific methods and techniques of cognition were used: methods of scientific abstraction, analysis and synthesis (for the study of theoretical aspects of environmental taxation, determination of trends in the field of environmental taxation of the European Union), systematic generalization (for the classification of environmental taxes, determination of the principles of environmental taxation, features environmental taxation). Results. According to the results of the research, the essence and categories of environmental taxes in the countries of the European Union (energy, transport taxes, taxes on environmental pollution and resource use), the principles of their implementation, the impact of environmental taxation on achieving the goals of sustainable development, the advantages and disadvantages of environmental taxation, questions internalization of negative external effects of the environment. According to the results of the study, the trends of increasing total revenues from environmental taxes in the European Union during 2015-2021 (by 1.1 times), decreasing the share of environmental taxes in total tax revenues from 6.16% to 5.52% were established. The discrepancy in the receipt of environmental taxes by types of economic activity was determined (the largest share in the total amount of environmental taxes is energy (77.7%) and transport taxes (18.8%), the smallest share is taxes on pollution/use of resources (3.4%)). The need for a stricter application of the "polluter pays" principle, increasing the efficiency of environmental taxation due to measures to improve comprehensive planning, control and distribution of revenues from environmental taxes has been determined.
Pendampingan Digitalisasi UMKM Binaan Di Kelurahan Sendangtirto, Berbah, Sleman Diy
Authors: Indani Farinza Tiara , Wahyuningsih Adityas , Andriani Juwita , Arifah Amalina Nur , Sulistyowati Andita
Published: February 2024

MSMEs in Indonesia are a potential basis for a strong national economy because of their large number, especially micro businesses, and their labor absorption capacity is very large. Sendangtirto Village, which is part of the Berbah District Area, Sleman Regency, DIY, also has quite large MSME potential. By knowing and mapping the potential of MSMEs in Sendangtirto and assisting by providing training outreach and mentoring on the digitalization of Sendangtirto MSMEs, it is hoped that it will advance and be able to develop MSMEs, increasing competitiveness with the integration of digital platforms. This service function aims to apply and disseminate the knowledge and skills possessed by academics to the wider community, as well as contributing directly to improving the quality of life and sustainable development. The results of data analysis from the questionnaire showed a significant increase in participants' understanding after the socialization. The participants' positive response to the benefits and ease of use of digital platform robots for ease in digitalizing MSMEs illustrates the success of this socialization.            Keywords: digitalization; socialization;potential of MSMEs
A Comprehensive Analysis of Potential Complications after Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion : A Review of Postoperative Magnetic Resonance Scans in Over 400 Cases
Authors: Lee Kang-Hoon , Lee Su-Hun , Lee Jun-Seok , Kim Young-Ha , Sung Soon-Ki , Son Dong-Wuk , Lee Sang-Weon , Song Geun-Sung
Published: February 2024

Objective : This study focuses on identifying potential complications following oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) through routine magnetic resonance (MR) scans.Methods : From 650 patients who underwent OLIF from April 2018 to April 2022, this study included those with MR scans taken 1-week post-operatively, and only for indirect decompression patients. The analysis evaluated postoperative MR images for hematoma, cage insertion angles, and indirect decompression efficiency. Patient demographics, post-operatively symptoms, and complications were also evaluated.Results : Out of 401 patients enrolled, most underwent 1- or 2-level OLIF. Common findings included approach site hematoma (65.3%) and contralateral psoas hematoma (19%). The caudal level OLIF was related with less orthogonality and deep insertion of cage. Incomplete indirect decompression occurred in 4.66% of cases but did not require additional surgery. Rare but symptomatic complications included remnant disc rupture (four cases, 1%) and synovial cyst rupture (four cases, 1%).Conclusion : This study has identified potential complications associated with OLIF, including approach site hematoma, contralateral psoas hematoma, cage malposition risk at caudal levels, and radiologically insufficient indirect decompression. Additionally, it highlights rare, yet symptomatic complications such as remnant disc rupture and synovial cyst rupture. These findings contribute insights into the relatively under-explored area of OLIF complications.
Association of the Preoperative Fat-to-ratio on the Outcome of Endoscopic Orbital Decompression
Authors: Park Tae Young , Kang Sung Mo
Published: February 2024

Purpose: To investigate the association of the preoperative fat-to-orbit ratio on the outcome of endoscopic orbital decompression in patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO).Methods: Between January 2021 and December 2022, 36 patients with TAO, 72 eyes in total, underwent endoscopic orbital decompression at our hospital’s ophthalmology department. We calculated fat-to-orbit ratios using two-dimensional facial computed tomography scans, and conducted both preoperative and postoperative measurements of proptosis and the prism cover test. We used binominal logistic regression analysis to examine the correlation between the ratios and postoperative complications (diplopia, strabismus, lid retraction) following the surgery. Furthermore, simple linear regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between the ratios and change in exophthalmos.Results: The regression indicated significant associations between the ratio and the onset of postoperative complications such as new-onset postoperative diplopia (NOPD) (β = -0.098, p = 0.029), postoperative strabismus (β = -0.123, p = 0.009), and eyelid retraction (β = -0.188, p = 0.002), particularly in cases requiring subsequent strabismus or eyelid retraction surgery after the initial procedure.Conclusions: The preoperative fat-to-orbit ratio is a significant predictor of postoperative complications such as NOPD, strabismus surgery and eyelid retraction surgery in patients undergoing endoscopic orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease. Therefore, it should be considered a valuable indicator of surgical outcomes and complications in such patients.
Past and present sawfish (Pristidae) records from India
Authors: Tyabji Z , Jabado RW , Akhilesh KV , Kizhakudan SJ , MacNeil MA
Published: February 2024

Overfishing, as well as habitat loss and degradation, has led to major population declines and local extinctions of sawfishes (Pristidae) globally. Four sawfish species reportedly occur in India; however, records have been limited to opportunistic commercial catch and landing reports. Here, we provide the first comprehensive review of published and grey literature on sawfish records from India, including opportunistic observations of sawfish rostra offerings to religious places, highlighting the cultural significance of these species locally. In total, 223 recorded capture events were compiled between 1794 and 2022, with largetooth sawfish Pristis pristis (n = 82), followed by narrow sawfish Anoxypristis cuspidata (n = 32), being the dominant species reported. In addition to marine fisheries, 8 reports of sawfish were reported from freshwater systems. The wide range of rostra sizes and total lengths recorded also suggests that India’s waters harbour various life history stages of sawfish. When caught, sawfish livers were utilised to produce oil, meat was locally consumed, and fins were exported. Despite being legally protected in India since 2001, 63 incidental captures were recorded from landings, suggesting various levels of awareness and enforcement of catch bans across the country. To avoid extinction of these species in India, we emphasise the need to conduct culturally associated awareness programs with coastal communities, encourage safe release and improve handling practices with fishers, identify critical habitats, and strengthen enforcement for mandatory live release.
Post-Colonial Traditional Courts in Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini and South Africa
Authors: Makhari M. R.
Published: February 2024

The evolution of customary courts in Botswana has brought changes from the traditional system of customary courts known from pre-colonial times. The change brought about successes but still has challenges that make the system far from perfect. Despite the state of imperfection, customary courts in Botswana have evolved in a manner that other countries, such as South Africa, may draw some lessons from, identifying what is constitutionally consistent in order to reform its own. On the other hand, traditional courts in the Kingdom of eSwatini did not evolve and are still regulated by tradition and custom. Despite that they did not evolve and are imperfect, they have aspects from which South Africa can draw lessons. South Africa has no choice but to reform its traditional courts to be in line with the Constitution. South Africa will have to look beyond itself in order to find some solutions to the challenges it faces to properly enact legislation that will not just regulate traditional courts but provide an effective and efficient system of traditional courts that will contribute meaningfully to the administration of justice.
The Role of the Practices of the International and Regional Human Rights Treaty Bodies in the Development and Codification of the Rules of International Law – The Reservation to Treaties as a Model
Authors: Abdellah Bounekhel , Rokaya Aouachria
Published: February 2024

Although the rules contained in the three Vienna Conventions of 1969, 1978, and 1986 still constitute the framework for practice in the field of reservation to treaties, the development of the international community and with it the international system for the protection of human rights revealed a lack of clarity and some gaps in the Vienna regime of reservation which cannot be overlooked. Based on this, the European Court of Human Rights took the initiative and provided solutions to the practical difficulties imposed by previous conventions as well as developed new practices. Despite the opposition of several actors states to some of these practices, the great support given to the European monitoring bodies by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations human rights treaty bodies, in addition to the clarifications provided by the Human Rights Committee (HRC) concerning ‘severability’ theory to the International Law Commission (ILC), led to established practices of these bodies being codified. Codification took the form of guidelines in the ‘Guide to Practice on Reservations to Treaties’ which was adopted at the 63rd session of the ILC in 2011 after extensive study and debates, lasting nearly two decades, between members of the International Law Commission and within the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly.
Tipificación de frases relevantes de entrevistas de valoración en el marco de la evaluación psicológica
Authors: Pardo Jaime Elio Leonardo , Calvo Londoño Jorge Mario
Published: February 2024

La evaluación se considera como una disciplina científica dentro del quehacer del profesional en psicología, donde la entrevista es fundamental para aumentar la probabilidad de éxito en este proceso; no obstante, este análisis depende del criterio del profesional, lo cual tiende a generar un sesgo en el análisis de la información recolectada. Por lo cual, el objetivo de esta investigación fue tipificar frases relevantes para el análisis de entrevistas de valoración. Para esto se realizó un juicio de expertos para identificar las frases relevantes en 10 entrevistas, que se obtuvieron al comparar la selección de los tres jueces, estableciendo como parámetro una similitud del 75%, luego se clasificó las oraciones de los textos originales en relevantes y no relevantes para poder entrenar dos modelos de aprendizaje. Los resultados reflejaron que el modelo Naive Bayes presenta buenos indicadores para la tipificación de frases; mientras que el modelo de máquinas de soporte vectorial (SVM) tiende a presentar sobreajuste. Finalmente, se estableció el modelo Naive Bayes como la mejor alternativa para analizar entrevistas de valoración, además, se planteó un proceso metodológico para analizar entrevistas utilizando algoritmos de machine learning.
Intervención del clown hospitalario para la disminución de la percepción del dolor y ansiedad en pacientes de oncología pediátrica antes de la punción lumbar.
Authors: Contreras Tanamachi Naomi , Zamarripa Martínez Karina Senyase , Reyes Pérez Verónica , Navarro Contreras Gabriela , Villada Rodriguez Carolina
Published: February 2024

Los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas suelen enfrentar procedimientos potencialmente estresantes e invasivos que son parte del tratamiento. Los clowns hospitalarios han demostrado ser un buen recurso para la mejora de aspectos psicológicos y emocionales en pacientes crónicos. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto del clown hospitalario sobre ansiedad y percepción del dolor en pacientes pediátricos con leucemia linfoblástica aguda (LLA) antes de la punción lumbar. Para ello, se diseñó un protocolo cuasiexperimental con intervención del clown hospitalario. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 17 pacientes pediátricos con LLA entre 4 y 16 años (M=8.93 y D.E.=4.11). Los participantes fueron evaluados con la escala del dolor Wong-Baker FACES y el instrumento de Self-assessment manikin, antes y después de la punción lumbar sin intervención y después de 6-8 semanas aproximadamente se les evaluó con la intervención de los clowns. Se realizó un ANOVA de medidas repetidas con 2 factores intra-sujeto. Los resultados mostraron una disminución significativa en los niveles de percepción del dolor y ansiedad en los pacientes después de la intervención. Se puede concluir que la intervención del clown hospitalario puede ser una herramienta efectiva para disminuir los niveles de percepción del dolor y ansiedad en este tipo de pacientes. Estos hallazgos resaltan la importancia de crear ambientes idóneos en ámbitos hospitalarios, lo cual será un beneficio en la salud mental de niños con enfermedades crónicas. Se destaca la necesidad de realizar más estudios añadiendo medidas fisiológicas para apoyar estos hallazgos en otros contextos y con otras poblaciones.