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Editor’s Comments
Authors: Wuttunee Wanda
Published: March 2024

We strive to make our journal timely, useful, and informative. We want to go that extra mile for you, so we are increasing our accessibility. We are moving to open access beginning with our next issue in 2024. You will be able to access our articles online as well, and we will continue to offer a print copy. It is a very exciting journey for us. Also, I would like to invite you to consider writing a book review of current literature in the field of Indigenous community economic development. Please reach out to the Cando office if this is of interest, and we will discuss your ideas.
Attracting Aboriginal Youth to The Study of Business: Mentorship, Networking, and Technology
Authors: Tulk Janice Esther , Doucette Mary Beth , MacKenzie Allan
Published: March 2024

There is widespread recognition that Aboriginal Canada needs more community members with business training to work in economic development and management, particularly with the growing development of natural resources in Aboriginal territories and self-governance initiatives. Yet, only 12% of funded Aboriginal students pursue post-secondary education in business or commerce. Barriers to the pursuit of tertiary education include inadequate student preparation and career guidance, lack of funding, and attitudes surrounding the ability to do math. The Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies at Cape Breton University addresses these barriers via its program for Aboriginal youth, which combines mentorship, networking, and technology to facilitate the transition from high school to post-secondary studies and engage students in business education. This article outlines the model employed by the Purdy Crawford Chair and assesses the initiative in relation to relevant literature on mentorship and technology.
Conversations about Aboriginal Work Experiences: Reflections for Community Members, Organizations, and the Academy
Authors: Adair Wendi L. , Kwantes Catherine T. , Stonefish Twiladawn , Badea Ruxandra , Weir Warren
Published: March 2024

The authors relate how they reflected upon, understood, and shared conversations about Aboriginal experiences at work across time and with different audiences. They found nuances in their understanding and interpretation as their audience changed from sharing circle members, to Cando conference attendees, and finally the Academy. Whereas initial impressions highlighted concepts of strength and resilience, which the authors translated into practical recommendations for mentorship and cultural safety, the results from an academic analysis highlighted how conversational focus changed when participants discussed work experiences in the past (systemic barriers emphasized), present (Indigenous worldviews emphasized), and future (all concepts discussed equally). The authors offer suggestions for continuing the conversation and new ways of understanding Indigenous employees' experiences at work.
Expenditure patterns of New Zealand retiree households
Authors: Le Trinh , Richardson Euan
Published: March 2024

This paper uses household-level data from the New Zealand Household Economic Survey from 2006/07 to 2018/19 to examine expenditure patterns of retiree households. We find that in 2018/19 retiree households spend on average $55,700 per annum, of which 13% is on groceries, 19% on housing, 14% on other necessities (household utilities, communications, and insurance), and the remaining 54% on discretionary expenses. Household expenditure patterns differ significantly across demographic groups and income levels. On average, singles living alone spend $30,700 per annum whereas couple-only households spend $65,100 per annum. As retiree households age, they spend less, especially on discretionary categories such as clothing, transport, and recreation and culture. We find that subjective wellbeing is higher for retiree households who have higher qualifications, own their home, have higher incomes, live with their partner and have no dependent children, and is the lowest for rent-paying renters, single retirees living with others and Māori households. Retiree households are more likely to report having adequate income for every-day needs and being satisfied with life and less likely to report financial strain than preretirement households.
Tratamientos anidados dentro de un arreglo en grupos de bloques completos balanceados
Authors: González Huerta Andrés , Pérez López Delfina de Jesús , Hernández Ávila Jesús , Franco Martínez J. Ramón Pascual , Rubí Arriaga Martín , Balbuena Melgarejo Artemio
Published: March 2024

Cuando se diseña y analiza un experimento o una serie de ensayos en tiempo o espacio podría ser de gran relevancia realizar una subdivisión del número de tratamientos por medio de la formación de grupos en los que se considere alguna diferencia importante entre éstos y alguna similitud dentro de ellos. En este estudio se analizó el caso presentado por Gomez y Gomez (1984) con relación al rendimiento de grano registrado en 45 variedades de arroz, clasificadas en tres grupos, se presentó su modelo estadístico para un diseño experimental de bloques completos al azar, se incluyeron fórmulas complementarias para calcular las sumas de cuadrados con las metodologías de mínimos cuadrados y formas cuadráticas o matriciales y se propone el procedimiento para generar una salida si fuera aplicado InfoStat. Adicionalmente, son mencionadas otras formas para calcular grados de libertad si el área experimental es dividida en unidad principal y subunidad, así como los correspondientes al residual del modelo o error b, las cuales simplifican los cálculos manuales. Se homologaron las fórmulas para ambas metodologías partiendo del uso formal de la simbología utilizada en las notaciones suma y punto, con base en éstas últimas se presentan sus formas cuadráticas. Se discute la diferencia entre un análisis de varianza convencional y el que es considerado en este trabajo, con base en las sumas de cuadrados finalmente, se indica cómo aplicar la prueba de Tukey para la comparación de medias de variedades dentro de cada grupo si es utilizado InfoStat. También se recomienda el uso de una calculadora de matrices para solucionar cálculos cuando se utilizan formas cuadráticas, la cual se encuentra disponible gratuitamente en su sitio WEB.
Examining Relationships Among Emotional Experience, Place Identity, and Destination Loyalty
Authors: Baniya Rojan , Chaulagain Suja , Okumus Bendegul
Published: March 2024

Emotions shape tourists' perceptions, experiences, and attachment to a destination, impacting loyalty. However, limited research has delved into the intricate relationships among these constructs. Based on the M-R Framework (Mehrabian & Russell, 1974), the current study proposed and tested a destination loyalty model that examined tourists' emotional experiences and place identity. This study specifically aimed to explore the influences of love, joy, and positive surprise (as emotions experienced by tourists) on place identity and destination loyalty. Data obtained from 164 international tourists were utilized to examine the conceptual model by employing structural equation modeling. The study outcomes showed that joy and love significantly affected place identity and destination loyalty, and place identity significantly influenced destination loyalty. The study findings deliver important theoretical contributions for researchers by explaining the complex relationships among tourists’ emotional experiences of, their sense of place identity, and loyalty toward a destination. From a practical perspective, the study's results entail various implications for destination policymakers and marketers. For example, exploring how tourists respond to their emotional experiences would assist destination marketers in the development of effective marketing strategies (e.g., segmentation and positioning) to foster loyalty among visitors.
Kalimat Transformasi Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Nurul Laili Rohmatin  , Nurchasanah Nurchasanah , Roekhan Roekhan
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi adanya perbedaan bahasa ibu atau bahasa pertama pada siswa SMP BSS. Hal tersebut, menyebabkan keterampilan berbahasa secara tulis setiap siswa kelas VII dan VIII SMP BSS berbeda-beda. Kemampuan keterampilan berbahasa secara tulis siswa SMP BSS terlihat kurang mampu produksi tulisan dengan minimal tepat penggunaan tanda baca dan kurang mampu memproduksi kalimat transformasi dengan tepat sehingga bahasa tulis siswa SMP BSS kelas VII dan VIII masih tercampur dengan bahasa lisan yang ditemukan dalam karangan siswa. Dengan begitu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan pola kalimat transformasi yang telah dan belum dikuasai anak pada kelas VII & VIII SMP BSS. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Sumber data penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswi kelas VII dan VIII SMP BSS. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah crosssectional. Hasil karangan siswa-siswi kemudian dianalisis dengan mengklasifikasikan kalimat transformasi secara umum. Kemudian, dikategorikan menjadi kalimat transformasi sematan. Hasil menunjukan bahwa terdapat empat jenis kalimat transformasi sematan, yakni klausa relatif, pelengkap frasa nomina, pelengkap frasa adjektiva, dan pelengkap frasa verba. Karakteristik kalimat transformasi semataan yang sering dijumpai dalam karangan  siswa kelas VII dan VII SMP BSS meliputi S+yang,  P (FV Intrans/Trans wajib pelengkap + untuk), S+sangat, dan P (FV) + b. berdasarkan penelitian ini, peneliti berharap penelitian ini dapat menjadi refrensi bagi peneliti dengan topik sejenis dan hasil penelitian ini dapat dikembangkan menjadi bahan ajar dan dikembangkan dalam media pembelejaran bagi guru bahasa Indonesia.
EĞİRDİR BAHRİYE MÜFREZESİ
Authors: Armağan Mücahit , Armağan Fazilet Cemile
Published: March 2024

1914 yılında Fransızlar tarafından kurulan ve yine Fransızların işletmeciliğini yaptıkları Eğirdir Gölü üzerindeki taşımacılık hizmetleri, Milli Mücadelenin başlaması üzerine Atatürk’ün emri ile millileştirilmiştir. Millileştirilen bu müessese, 1922 yılı Ocak ayında kurulmuş olan Eğirdir Bahriye Müfrezesinin de altyapısını oluşturmuştur. Bu çalışma ile, Eğirdir Bahriye Müfrezesinin kuruluş amacı, milli mücadeledeki etkileri ve halk nezdinde bilinirliğinin artırılması amaçlanmıştır. Eğirdir Gölü’nde batık ve parçalanmış olarak bulunduğu söylenen ve Müfrezenin en önemli parçası olarak bilinen römorkörün parçalarının gölden çıkarılarak Eğirdir turizmine katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Milli Mücadeleyi oluşturan; İnönü Muharebeleri, Kütahya Eskişehir Muharebeleri, Sakarya Meydan Muharebesi ve Büyük Taarruz olarak bilinmektedir. Buna bağlı olarak unutulmuş ve önemli olduğu düşünülen bir de SAD Planı vardır ki; bu planın bilinmesi ve Eğirdir ilçesinin bu planın bir parçası olduğunun farkına varılması gerekmektedir. Bu bilginin nesilden nesile aktarılmasının, kültürel ve askeri bir miras olarak önemli olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.

Bu bağlamda römorkörün gölden çıkarılması noktasında daha önce yapılan uğraşların akamete uğradığı, edinilen kaynaklarda görülmektedir. Ancak römorkörün benzerine yakın bir maketinin yaptırılarak Eğirdir Gölü’nde sergilenerek halkın ziyaretine açılmasının, Eğirdir’in Milli mücadelede ne denli etkin bir görev ve sorumluluk üstlendiğinin daha belirgin ve somut olarak bilinirliğinin artırılmasını sağlayacağı da aşikardır.
Historicização da educação sexual no Brasil pós PNE e BNCC
Authors: Leão Adriana Marques de Castro , Leão Andreza Marques de Castro , Ribeiro Paulo Rennes Marçal
Published: March 2024

Os estudos voltados à temática da sexualidade atrelados ao âmbito escolar foram intensificados no Brasil a partir do início do século XX, e contou com inúmeros embates até ocorrer sua inserção em um documento educacional, com os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCN). Contudo, a despeito desta maior aderência a esta discussão, nos documentos norteadores educacionais, como o Plano Nacional da Educação (PNE) e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), o mesmo não ocorre. Isto posto, o intento do presente estudo, de ancoragem qualitativa e de cunho documental, é analisar ambos os documentos, buscando articular a sua implicância à tematização da sexualidade. Os achados obtidos acenam que estes documentos não dão margem à abordagem da sexualidade e de gênero, sendo elaborados em um cenário de intensos debates contrários a esta tematização. Enfim, faz-se necessário produzir resistência, de maneira a se possibilitar ultrapassar os embates e avançar em prol da efetivação da educação sexual nas escolas.
Hermann Hesse’nin Hermann Hesse’nin Siddhartha Ve Tezer Özlü’nün Yaşamın Ucuna Yolculuk Adlı Eserlerinde Varoluş Sorunsalı
Authors: KIZILER EMER Funda , BATUMOĞLU Sema
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada, Almanca edebiyatın Nobel edebiyat ödüllü dünyaca ünlü yazarlarından biri olan Hermann Hesse’nin (1877-1962) Siddharta (1922) adlı romanı ile hem Türkçe hem de Almanca edebiyatta önemli bir yeri olan Tezer Özlü’nün (1943-1986) Yaşamın Ucuna Yolculuk (1984) adlı anlatısı, varoluş sorunsalı ekseninde karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışmanın hipotezi; biri Almanca diğeri Türkçe yazına ait, farklı zaman dilimlerinde, farklı yazarlar tarafından kaleme alınmış olan bu iki romanda Hesse ve Özlü’nün; korku, kaygı, bunalım, bunaltı, benlik/ kimlik arayışı, depresyon, yabancılaşma, özgürlük, başkaldırı ve saçma gibi varoluş sorunsalının varlığını imleyen ve varoluşçu felsefenin temel dinamiklerini oluşturan konuları işlediği ve bu bağlamda her iki eserin, varoluşçu felsefenin ışığında birbirleriyle karşılaştırılabilir olduğu şeklindedir. Çalışmanın amacı; 20. yüzyıl dünya edebiyatının bu iki kült metnindeki tematik benzerlik ve ortaklıkları ortaya çıkarmak ve bu şekilde kendisine, çevresine ve doğaya yabancılaşarak derin bir bunalıma, dipsiz bir iç “bulantı”sına sürüklenen bu yüzyıl insanının varoluş sorunsalına dikkat çekmektir. Karşılaştırmalı edebiyat biliminin (komparatistiğin) araştırma alanına giren bu makalede temel olarak karşılaştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Her iki metindeki varoluş sorunu izleğinin izini süren çalışma, tematolojik karşılaştırma türüne girmektedir. Edebiyatın felsefeyle olan güçlü disiplinlerarası bağlarından hareketle, çalışmada varoluşçuluk felsefesinden, özellikle eserlerin kaleme alındığı 20. Yüzyıl varoluşçuluğunun öncü kuramlarından yararlanılmıştır.
Reduction of obstetric injuries by increasing of the birth canal elasticity
Authors: Zhuk S.I. , Salnikov S.М. , Zakhurdayeva L.D. , Lakhno Yu.M. , Derba K.I. , Andreishyna D.D.
Published: March 2024

The objective: to evaluate the therapeutic effect of a vaginal gel containing hyaluronic acid and decamethoxine for the prevention of obstetric injuries reduction of the birth canal during childbirth, as well as to improve the course of the postpartum period.Materials and methods. An analysis of the course of vaginal births in the fetal head presentation of 500 births that took place in the communal non-commercial enterprise «Kyiv City Maternity Hospital No. 2» during 2021–2022 was carried out. The main group included 250 pregnant women who were given a vaginal gel containing decamethoxine, sodium hyaluronate and lactic acid during childbirth and in the postpartum period. The comparison group consisted of 250 pregnant women who did not use the specified gel during childbirth and in the postpartum period.Results. The average age of patients in the main and the comparison group was 28.92±1.32 and 27.17±1.56 years, respectively. In both groups, primiparous women prevailed – 157 (62.80%) persons in the main group, 158 (63.20%) – in the comparison group, 93 (37.20%) and 92 (36.80%) women had the second labor respectively. There was a tendency to decrease the time of the second period of labor in women of the main group compared to the comparison group. The frequency of episiotomy was 1.63 times lower in the main group than in the comparison group (p<0.05), the rate of soft tissue injuries in childbirth – 1.32 times lower (109 (43.60%) and 144 (57.60%) women respectively; p=0.002).During the week of the postpartum period, the number of patients with discomfort in the vagina and perineum was 2.49 times less in the main group (59 (23.60%) persons) than in the comparison group (147 (58.80%) women; p<0.001), with pain – 1.85 times (88 (35.20%) and 163 (65.20%) individuals respectively; p<0.001). 132 (52.80%) women of the comparison group complained on the limitations in their daily activities due to the mentioned symptoms, which was 2.16 times more than in the main group (61 (24.40%) persons; p<0.001).Conclusions. The use of vaginal gel, which contains hyaluronic acid and decamethoxine, during childbirth and in the postpartum period for prevention of obstetric injuries and improvement the course of the postpartum period is effective, which led to a 1.32-fold decrease of women with vaginal and perineal tears (p<0.05) and 1.63 times – the frequency of episiotomy (р<0.05) and improvement of the course of the postpartum period.
Othello and his “tragic flaw”
Authors: Kovalevskaya Tatyana Vyacheslavovna
Published: March 2024

The aim of the research is to further develop the previously proposed interpretations of “Othello” as the tragedy of a person who attempts to take the kind of place in the universe that is not rightfully theirs and they cannot handle because of their finite created nature. The research is novel in that it presents “Othello” as a tragedy of the Fall, a clash between human will and God’s providential Design; a human being attempts to place themself above the Design, and that results in destroying not the Design, which is impossible, but the human being themself. The article proposes wrath as Othello’s tragic flaw; wrath is a cardinal sin and at the same time the state that can be common to both God and human beings, the state that leads a person to judge their neighbor and to act as jury, judge, and executioner. Our findings show that “Othello” is part of what we called Shakespeare’s overarching plot and is closely tied with the problematics of other tragedies, particularly “Hamlet” and “Romeo and Juliet”. Consequently, “Othello” emerges as part of Shakespeare’s “overarching plot” that tells stories of the Bard’s characters seeking self-deification, that is, seeking to impose their will on the universe and ultimately to overcome their created human nature.
Textmental categories of the Gospel parable (based on German and Russian)
Authors: Alekseeva Yelena Mikhailovna
Published: March 2024

The research aims to demonstrate how textmental categories (sacral-religious analysis and sacral-religious interpretation) manifest themselves in the text of the Gospel parable. The paper examines the functioning characteristics of the textmental categories of sacral-religious analysis and sacral-religious interpretation. The scientific novelty of the research lies in identifying the expression features of sacral-religious analysis and sacral-religious interpretation processes in a comparative aspect within the text of the Gospel parable using the material in German and Russian. The research findings indicate that sacral-religious analysis, being the explication of the understanding process through referential multiplication, reveals the images and symbols of the Gospel parable drawn from everyday life, which are perceived as doctrinal truths and wise teachings. Sacral-religious interpretation through metaxyvization specifies the distinctive perspective images in the text of the Gospel parable generated by points of view as its spiritual idea. Serving as an embodiment of reflective contemplation (theatation), sacral-religious interpretation of the Gospel parable transcends the framework of the presented worldly vision and translates it to a transcendental level.
Traditional perception of the dog according to Russian paremiology
Authors: Cheremnykh Yuliya Aleksandrovna , Shenkman Valentina Il’inichna
Published: March 2024

The aim of the research is to establish the traditional perceptions of the dog in Russian linguaculture, using the material from V. I. Dal's ‘Proverbs of the Russian People’. The article identifies various characteristics of the animal (appearance, behavioral traits, human-dog relationships, comparison of dogs with other animals, etc.) that served as sources for folk sayings about dogs. It conducts a lexical-semantic and quantitative analysis of animal nominations, interprets the literal and metaphorical meanings of proverbs. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the reconstruction of the mid-19th-century image of the dog based on proverbial texts, including previously unstudied riddles, reflecting the perception of the animal in the collective consciousness of the Russian people. Dog features are classified into three aspects: 1) the dog as a domestic animal; 2) the dog and humans; 3) the dog and other animals. Proverbial units are interpreted as cognitive structures containing condensed information about the phenomenon of reality. The study proves that the linguo-cognitive interpretation of folklore texts of small genres allows for the reconstruction of a relatively complete image of the dog as a specific fragment of the Russian linguistic worldview.
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE KARKARALY STATE NATIONAL NATURE PARK OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan, OSPAN Gaukhar , ZHANGUZHINA Altyn ,   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan, AUYEZOVA Zaure ,   Esil University, Departament of Social Work and Tourism, Astana, Kazakhstan, RAMAZANOVA Nurgul ,   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan, ARALBEKOVA Mariash ,   L.N. Gumilyev Eurasian National University, Departament of Physical and Economical Geography, Astana, Kazakhstan
Published: March 2024

The article considers the results of assessment of recreational impact on the natural environment within Karkaraly SNNP (State National Nature Park). The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of recreational activities on the natural environment of Karkaraly SNNP using remote sensing data. The proposed methodology for assessing the impact of recreational activities on the natural environment using remote sensing data includes several steps from the selection of indicators for assessing recreational load to obtaining the integral value of recreational load on the natural environment. The most visited recreational sites were selected as objects of the study. The study showed that the natural environment near the sanatorium "Sosnovy Bor" in the area with high attendance of vacationers is in a relatively disturbed state. The key site has a dense network of paths, the stand of trees is weakly closed, groups of trees are limited by paths, roads and glades.
INNOVATION MODEL OF HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HOTEL INDUSTRY FROM THE ASEAN STANDARD FRAMEWORK: A CASE IN NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE, THAILAND
Authors:   Hospitality Technology Innovation Program, School of Management Technology, Institute of Social Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, SUKSUTDHI Thanasit
Published: March 2024

From the current global changes and the rapid development of innovation and technology, personnel development according to the previous approach may be insufficient for work. It is necessary to increase the skills of the workforce and improve work efficiency for higher quality. This research aims to study the training and development of human resources in the hotel industry in Nakhon Ratchasima Province at present, to study innovations in training and human resource development in the hotel industry and the ASEAN hotel industry standard framework, and to propose the innovation model for training and development of human resources in the hotel industry from the ASEAN standard framework. The findings suggest implementing the innovation model of resources training and development in the hotel industry by integrating modern technology and training techniques into use in developing staff in various forms that are in accordance with the ASEAN standard framework and hotel service standards to increase the hotel service quality and staff performance. The quantitative approach was employed by using structural equation modeling for path analysis. The data was collected by using questionnaires from 400 samplings from hotel staff in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The model is consistent with empirical material in statistical significance. It can confirm that seven significant factors directly affect service performance which are job rotation, blended learning, practice training, classroom training, study tour for learning, learning through playing games, and teaching respectively and the new model was proposed for innovative development and training for the hotel staff. This research proposes an innovation process for hotels to implement the use of technology and techniques for human resources training and development. It can increase staff service performance, lead to positive guest experience and satisfaction, and lead to hotel revenue. However, the potential, the different hotel contexts and characteristics, and its organizational culture should be considered for the implementation.
Religion, Ecology and Hindu Nationalism in India
Authors: Tomalin Emma
Published: March 2024

In this paper I examine the construction of Hinduism as inherently “environmentally friendly” within religions and ecology discourses and how this construction has been appropriated by the Hindu nationalist movement in India to serve ends that are at odds with the pursuit of sustainable development. I begin by tracing the emergence of religions and ecology discourses and the assertion that Asian or Eastern religions are inherently environmentally friendly. This is followed by critiques of this neo-traditionalist approach for being anachronistic and essentialist, as well as for promoting a “myth of primitive ecological wisdom” that can have damaging effects on communities who live close to nature. This is because it reduces them to idealisations to serve other ends and has little impact on effecting policies that can improve their lives as well as addressing anthropogenic climate change. Next, I consider the construction of Hinduism as environmentally friendly within the context of the ascendency of Hindu nationalism. I examine the ways in which the claim to support sustainable development, alongside invoking neo-traditionalist religions and ecology discourse, is at odds with the actual policies pursued by Hindu nationalists, whose Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power since 2014. I will demonstrate that in its bid to spread a particular version of Hinduism across India alongside the growth of the market economy, some traditional livelihoods that are more sustainable than modern alternatives, such as nomadic pastoralism or Adivasi (tribal) economies, and the religio-cultural traditions that surround them, are being undermined and threatened with extinction.
Libertad de elección del perfil de la persona asistente personal y dicriminación por razón de edad en el acceso al empleo. Comentario a la Sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, de 7 de diciembre de 2023 (asunto C-518/2023)
Authors: Esteban Legarreta Ricard
Published: March 2024

La sentencia objeto de comentario aborda un debate, enmarcado en la Directiva 2000/78, entre la protección del derecho a la no discriminación por razón de edad en el acceso al empleo y el derecho de las personas dependientes a escoger con amplia libertad a las personas asistentes personales. El Tribunal entiende que, bajo la Convención Internacional de los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad, la norma europea debe primar el derecho de autodeterminación de las personas con discapacidad.
Obesity: current state of the problem, multidisciplinary approach. (based on the consensus of the World Gastroenterological Organization “Obesity 2023” and the European guideline on obesity care in patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases, 2022)
Authors: Livzan M. A. , Lyalyukova E. A. , Druk I. V. , Safronova S. S. , Khalashte A. A. , Martirosian K. A. , Petrosian V. Yu. , Galakhov Ya. S.
Published: March 2024

Obesity is the largest pandemic in the world, and its prevalence continues to increase. The purpose of the presented publication is to raise awareness of doctors about modern methods of diagnosing obesity and approaches to therapy, using an interdisciplinary team approach similar to that used in other chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The article presents data from the World Gastroenterological Organization (2023) and the European Guidelines for the Treatment of Obesity in patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver (2022). According to modern approaches, obesity should be considered as a chronic recurrent progressive disease, the treatment of which requires a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach involving psychologists and psychiatrists, nutritionists/nutritionists, therapists, endoscopists and surgeons, including lifestyle changes, a well-defined diet and exercise regimen, drug therapy, endoscopic or surgical methods of treatment. Conclusions. In order to stop the growing wave of obesity and its many complications and costs, doctors, insurance companies and health authorities should make systematic efforts to raise public awareness of both the adverse health risks associated with obesity and the potential reduction of risks through a comprehensive approach to therapy.
Butyric acid and its perspectives in control of obesity
Authors: Teplova A. S. , Demidova T. Yu. , Korotkova T. N.
Published: March 2024

Butyric acid (BA, butyrate) is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) - a metabolite of the human gut microbiota (GM). This SCFA is represented in a larger amount relative to other SCFAs and is synthesized by butyrate-producing representatives of GM via various pathways. The substrate for the synthesis of BA is some food products, mainly starch and to a lesser extent dairy products. The synthesis of BA is directly or indirectly influenced by various factors, including dietary habits, antibacterial therapy, as well as harmful habits (smoking, alcohol abuse). Numerous data confirm the important role of BA in various metabolic processes. The effects of BA are of particular relevance in endocrinology as one of the potential mechanisms for controlling carbohydrate metabolism and body weight. Given the large amount of data on the correlation of an increase in the level of BA with the positive dynamics of metabolic parameters, as well as the presence of a wide range of pleiotropic effects of BA, it is interesting to study ways to control the metabolism of GM and, in particular, the production of BA. At the moment, there is no doubt about such method as the modification of nutrition. The use of dietary fiber, transplantation of fecal microbiota and the use of genetic engineering methods to improve the butyrate-producing properties of bacteria are actively discussed. Nevertheless, there are no unambiguous recommendations regarding the most effective way to manage the level of BA as an element of the treatment and prevention of obesity.
THE INVENTION OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE HISTORY OF PULMONOLOGY
Authors:   SO “National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine”, Opimakh S. G.
Published: March 2024

Imaging diagnostic methods in pulmonology originate from the discovery of X-rays. Radiography is the first-line tool for chest imaging, but in many cases its capabilities are limited. The aim was to study the history of the invention of computed tomography. Since the radiogram is a two-dimensional summation image of a three-dimensional anatomical structure, there was a need to visualize separate layers of the pathological process. Since 1913, many technical solutions of tomography have been tested. Linear tomography for some time served for the diagnosis of lung pathology, helped to determine the localization more accurately, examine a prevalence, nature and structure of the pathological process, to detect small pathological formations and cavities. But the quality of tomography was not satisfactory. The two outstanding inventors of computed tomography who were awarded the 1979 Nobel Prize in Medicine were not the physicians. Allan McLeod Cormack (Professor and Head of the Institute of Physics at Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA) was the first to outline the principles of cross-sectional tissue reconstruction in an organ based on X-ray projections in 1963. Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield (Head of Medical Research at Electric and Musical Industries, Middlesex, England) not only reproduced the mathematical algorithms of the technique, but also designed the tomograph and directly participated in its clinical implementation in 1971. Among the developers of the idea of three-dimensional X-ray tomography in 19571958 were the scientists of Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Semyon Tetelbaum and Boris Korenblyum. Key words: radiology, computed tomography, history of pulmonology.
SLEEP-RELATED BREATHING DISORDERS IN ADULTS: TOPICS OF CURRENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SIGNIFICANT UPDATES OF PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors:   SO “National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine”, Feshchenko Y. I. , Opimakh S. G.
Published: March 2024

Respiratory disorders during sleep are an urgent and multifaceted problem of clinical medicine, in which the insufficient practical implementation of medical care for patients does not correspond to fundamental scientific achievements. The aim of this review was to assess the significant updates of practical recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in adults. The global lack of practical success in the treatment of patients with sleep-related breathing disorders supports the high relevance of the problem and prompts new research in pathology (biomarkers, structural disorders, risk factors, etc.) and modification of devices for diagnosis and therapy. Today, the classification of sleep-related breathing disorders has been updated. The functional criteria of polysomnography in determining ventilation disorders have been clarified. Diagnostic criteria for disorders associated with obstructive and central sleep apnea have undergone minor changes. Updated practice guidelines for obstructive sleep apnea include failure of CPAP therapy, revised indications for positional therapy, and upper airway or bariatric surgery. Updates in the treatment of central sleep apnea relate to the functional state of the heart and the type of respiratory disorder. In heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction adaptive servo-ventilation is contraindicated, in hypercapnia and/or hypoventilation during the rapid phase of sleep non-invasive lung ventilation is required. Current updates recommend positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP-therapy for concomitant severe obstructive sleep apnea) in stable outpatients with obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, and noninvasive ventilation in hospitalized patients with respiratory failure. General approaches to treatment remain constant: ventilatory disorders require appropriate mechanical correction. Key words: sleep-related breathing disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea.
Penerapan Strategi Pembelajaran Billboard Ranking Guna Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Sejarah dalam Materi Perkembangan Masyarakat Indonesia Pada Masa Reformasi Pada Siswa Kelas XII SMA Negeri 3 Mandau Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022
Authors: Jumiati Jumiati
Published: March 2024

Learning strategy is a plan that contains a series of activities that are tailored to achieve certain educational goals. In the world of education there are many types of learning strategies used. Every learning strategy has its advantages and disadvantages. For this reason, every teacher must be able to choose the right learning strategy in delivering different materials so that the learning goals are achieved and maximized. For this reason, researchers want to research a Billboard Ranking learning strategy where learning activities are more considerate of students, students are given the widest opportunity to develop themselves, according to pieget, students must actively interact with their learning environment. This can help gain understanding for students.
Pertumbuhan Musik Metal di Indonesia Akhir 1980-an
Authors: Rakhman Akhmad Syaekhu
Published: March 2024

Research on the growth of metal music in Indonesia in the late 1980s aims to identify the background for the emergence of metal music in Indonesia and to see the enthusiasm of young people for metal music and bring metal music to the Indonesian culture. On the other hand, the method used in this research is a historical research method with 4 stages, namely heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The result of this research is the history of the emergence of metal music in Indonesia, the enthusiasm of young people towards metal music began to emerge in the 1980s. The bond between metal music and Indonesian culture is very opposite to the cultural background of Indonesians who have friendly and polite behavior, are wise, far from aggressive.
Chemical and Morphological Characterization of Crinis Carbonisatus
Authors: Bhandari Tika Ram , Lamsal Bidit , Panta Prasamsha , Shrestha Pradhan Nilam , Liebscher Marco , Katuwal Tika Bahadur , Adhikari Rameshwar
Published: March 2024

Crinis Carbonisatus, prepared by pyrolysis of human hair, is known as a traditional Chinese medicine used for increasing blood clotting and wound healing. Its uses have been explored in literature but no detailed structural study is yet reported. This work is aimed at studying the chemical and morphological variation of Crinis Carbonisatus under given heating conditions. Crinis Carbonisatus was obtained after pyrolyzed of human hair at 300 °C in a sealed ceramic pot. The obtained samples were characterized in terms of their physicochemical properties by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Distinct morphology with nanoparticulate structure was observed on the SEM micrograph. FTIR spectroscopy of the samples revealed the presence of functional groups like –OH, -COO-­, and -NH as well as methyl (-CH3) and methylene (-CH2­-) groups. The nanoparticulate graphitic form was confirmed by XRD. It has been found that with the increase in pyrolysis time; the amorphous nature of the Crinis Carbonisatus materials increases while their particle size decreases.
Pharmacological Activities of Six Species of Hedychium J. Koenig from Nepal
Authors: Pun Dama , Joshi Giri Prasad , Pant Deepak Raj
Published: March 2024

Species of Hedychium Koenig are perennial herbs. Some of the species like H. ellipticum, H. spicatum, H. coronarium are traditionally used as medicinal plants. In the present study, methanolic rhizome extracts of six different species of Hedychium namely H. spicatum, H. ellipticum, H. thyrsiforme, H. coccineum, H. gardnerianum and H. coronarium were analysed for their antioxidant, antidiabetic and antibacterial activities. The antioxidant activity analysed by DPPH assay showed the highest potential (lowest IC50 value) in H. coccineum (148.82±2.83 µg/ml) and lowest potential (maximum IC50 value) in H. thyrsiforme (996.55±9.42 µg/ml). The rhizome extracts of different species showed moderate α-amylase inhibition activity in vitro. The highest α-amylase inhibition (79.67%) was observed for H. coronarium while the lowest inhibition (64.0%) was observed in H. thyrsiforme.  However, these values were found lower than the value (92.37%) obtained for positive control, i.e., Acarbose. The antibacterial activity was determined against two Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) and two Gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacterial strains by agar well diffusion method. Except for H. ellipticum the extracts of all other species showed antibacterial activity against all the bacterial strains tested. The extracts of H. ellipticum showed antibacterial activity only against B. subtilis and K. pneumoniae. The extract of H. coronarium showed the highest zone of inhibition (16.67±1.15 mm) against B. subtilis. However, the antibacterial activity was weak compared to standard antibiotics for all the extracts and at all concentration tested. These results show that rhizomes of other species can also be used in the same manner as that of H. coronarium and H. spicatum, two species most used in various ethnomedicinal applications.
Qualitative Analysis of Adulterant Mixed in Different Food Stuffs
Authors: Kharel Prabhat , Sapkota Anita , Regmi Pallavee , Subba Bimala , Sharma Khaga Raj
Published: March 2024

This study focuses on identifying adulterants present in items such as food, fuels, chemicals and cosmetics, known for degrading their overall quality. The escalating concern over food adulteration prompted this research, emphasizing the detection of adulterants in daily consumables. The detrimental effects of food adulteration are profound, leading to health issues such as cancers (colon and peptic ulcer diseases), chronic liver diseases, electrolyte imbalance, kidney failure, heart diseases, blood disorders, and bone marrow abnormalities. The primary objective of this research is to ensure the quality of commonly consumed food items by detecting potential adulterants. Numerous rapid detection techniques have been developed to address this problem, including the implementation of quick and straightforward DART methods (Detect Adulterant Rapid Test). In this study, we applied various DART and DIY methods to test selected food items like milk, turmeric powder, and chilli powder. Each sample underwent testing with specific chemical reagents to determine the presence of adulterants. Post-tests, the samples were analyzed for observable changes, and conclusions were drawn regarding the presence or absence of adulterants in each tested item.
Health Status and Life Satisfaction among Aging People in Kathmandu
Authors: Khanal Kashi Nath
Published: March 2024

Aging is a complex social process. It brings more complications and illnesses in human lives. Because of odds of getting ill rise in old age, chances of becoming disabled and of dying come close. However, healthy aging can also be enhanced via living an active life. Everyone desires for a happy and healthy life, and thus, there is reciprocal relationship in role, healthiness and happiness. Society also waits for healthy people, who can play active roles effectively in society. Performing social roles help people to remain healthy, and activeness help improve healthiness in their life. In this article, I discuss the situation of health and life-satisfaction among aging people in Kathmandu. This paper is prepared on fresh-handed data collected from 45 respondents by using random sampling method. It describes the interrelationship between people's role and their health. Peoples' health deteriorates once their age rise, but those people who had performed their assigned role were found to be happier and healthier than the idle people of the same age.
Modelovanie, simulácia a animácia v edukácii
Authors: Czakóová Krisztina , Horváth Roman , Stoffová Veronika
Published: March 2024

Monografia ponúka propedeutický pohľad na problematiku modelovania a simulácie (s využitím animácie) ako jednu zo základných súčastí vedeckého skúmania a rozširuje záber do oblasti ich využitia vo vzdelávacom procese. Práca sa začína rozborom základných pojmov, ako je systém, model a proces modelovania. Autorský tím skúma dynamické systémy, ich štruktúru, správanie a vplyv okolia, čím poskytuje náhľad do problematiky modelovania dynamických systémov. Špeciálny význam pre nás majú vizualizované simulácie vo vzdelávaní, ktoré poskytujú študentom didakticky vhodnú reprezentáciu učiva, ktorá spravidla vedie k lepšiemu porozumeniu komplexnej problematiky. V oblasti 2D a 3D modelovania sa práca venuje interaktívnym animáciám vo vzdelávaní a ich prispôsobeniu edukačným potrebám. Autori diskutujú o význame a efektívnosti rôznych animačných techník a porovnávajú nástroje na ich vytváranie. Časť práce je orientovaná na rozbor 3D modelovania pomocou dronov s dôrazom na presnosť a technické aspekty. Práca tiež konspektuje integráciu tvorby realistických modelov do učebných plánov na stredných školách, a to najmä vo vzťahu k informatike a počítačovej grafike. Publikácia je celkovo vo veľkej miere zameraná na tému využitia metód Monte Carlo a ich aplikácie vo vzdelávaní. Práca poskytuje historický kontext metód a ich postupnú integráciu do vedeckého a vzdelávacieho prostredia. Autorský tím sa venuje využitiu týchto metód pri modelovaní a simulácii v rámci študij¬ných programov pre budúcich učiteľov. Detailne prezentuje prístup k odhadu hodnoty určitého integrálu, demonštrácii metódy na odhad hodnoty čísla π a jej využitie v praxi pri analýze odtlačkov chodidla na analýzu patologických zmien tvaru nohy. Publikácia predstavuje multidisciplinárne dielo, ktoré spája teoretické poznatky s praktickými aplikáciami a veríme, že bude cenným zdrojom informácií pre študentov, pedagógov alebo iných záujemcov o túto problematiku.
Effects of humidity and temperature on quality factor of micro-beam resonators in atmospheric pressure and gas rarefaction
Authors:   Research Laboratories of Saigon High-Tech Park, Lot I3, N2 Street, Saigon High-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Cuong Nguyen Chi , Thang Trinh Xuan ,   Research Laboratories of Saigon High-Tech Park, Lot I3, N2 Street, Saigon High-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Thinh Lam Minh ,   Research Laboratories of Saigon High-Tech Park, Lot I3, N2 Street, Saigon High-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Phuc Vuong Dinh Duy ,   Research Laboratories of Saigon High-Tech Park, Lot I3, N2 Street, Saigon High-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Truong Phan Minh ,   Institute for Computational Science and Technology, SBI Building, Quang Trung Software City, Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ly Truong Huu ,   Research Laboratories of Saigon High-Tech Park, Lot I3, N2 Street, Saigon High-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Thanh Ngo Vo Ke ,   Research Laboratories of Saigon High-Tech Park, Lot I3, N2 Street, Saigon High-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Cuong Le Quoc ,   Research Laboratories of Saigon High-Tech Park, Lot I3, N2 Street, Saigon High-Tech Park, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: March 2024

At atmospheric pressure (p=101325 Pa), the effects of humidity and temperature on moist air become important when discussing the quality factor of micro-cantilever and micro-bridge resonators. The squeeze film damping (SFD) problem, the dominant damping source for micro-beam resonators, is modelled using the modified molecular gas lubrication (MMGL) equation with finite element modelling (FEM) in the eigenvalue problem. The MMGL equation is modified with the effective viscosity of moist air (μeff) to account for the effects of humidity and temperature. Other damping sources, such as thermoelastic damping (TED) and the support loss of micro-beam resonators, are also calculated. The quality factor of micro-beam resonators is then discussed over a wide range of temperatures and relative humidity levels at atmospheric pressure and gas rarefaction. The results show that the quality factor of micro-cantilever and micro-bridge resonators increases as both humidity and temperature rise in atmospheric pressure and gas rarefaction. Furthermore, the quality factor of a micro-bridge resonator with changes in humidity and temperature is significantly higher than that of a micro-cantilever resonator in atmospheric pressure and gas rarefaction.