bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Behavioral change of eating habits and physical activity in overweight Mexican women: barriers and facilitators/Cambio conductual de hábitos alimentarios y actividad física en mujeres mexicanas con sobrepeso: barreras y facilitadores
Authors: Ramírez Pérez Jonathan Israel , Lugo González Isaías Vicente , Reynoso Erazo Leonardo , Cabrera Castañón Rosalva
Published: January 2024

Overweight and obesity are risk factors for the development of chronic diseases, mostly attributed to physical inactivity and unhealthy eating habits. The aim of this study was to identify the barriers and facilitators for behavioral change in physical activity, and the regulation of eating habits in a group of overweight Mexican women to design a behavior modification intervention based on the Capacity, Opportunity, Motivation and Behavior (COM-B) model. A qualitative study was carried out using an action-research design; Through a focus group, data was collected from six women with a semi-structured interview. A deductive content analysis was carried out, and we could identify that the main barriers to behavioral changes in health were information deficit, negative emotional states, environmental interactions, and lack of social support; likewise, the main facilitators include the consequences of behavior at an aesthetic and health level and having the support of family and friends. Based on what was found, a group of intervention procedures are suggested that correspond to the COM-B model and that can be applied to design and test the effects of interventions on health behaviors and thus prevent the development of chronic diseases.
Medium-term result of a self-efficacy program for weight control in the Body Mass Index of adolescent schoolchildren/Resultado a mediano plazo de un programa de autoeficacia para el control de peso en el Índice de Masa Corporal de escolares adolescentes.
Authors: León Hernández Rodrigo César , Robles Cerda Antonio , Gomez-Peresmitré Gilda , Platas Acevedo Silvia , Pintor-de León Elba Sarahi , Rodríguez-Pérez Andrea Cecil , González Reyes Sarahí
Published: January 2024

Weight variations represent serious problems for any society. The objective of this study is to evaluate the results, in the medium term, of a self-efficacy program for weight control, in terms of height, weight, and body mass index in adolescent schoolchildren. The incidental sample was made up of n = 65 public secondary school students from the municipality of Ciudad Madero-Tamaulipas, who were randomly assigned to the intervened group (n1 = 35) and the control group (n2 = 30). The study design was quasi-experimental. Weight and height measurements were obtained and the BMI was obtained. The results show that both, weight and height presented statistically significant changes at six months in both groups. Regarding the body mass index, it is observed that the control group showed a statistically significant increase and with a good size of the effect, in the direction of being overweight. On the contrary, in the intervened group BMI did not show significant changes, which indicates a maintenance over time of this anthropometric indicator. Based on the above, it is concluded that this program contributes positively to the maintenance of BMI, therefore it can be effective in preventing obesity
Inmediatez en salud: la tecnología RSS
Authors: Michán-Aguirre Layla , Romero-Pérez Minerva Minerva
Published: January 2024

Actualmente estamos en la era digital, donde el formato virtual y las tecnologías computacionales han brindado un gran avance en la investigación de las ciencias biológicas. El uso de la información es más sencillo y eficiente si se sigue un proceso adecuado y se aplican los recursos pertinentes para cada función, por esto existen una gran cantidad de herramientas para generarla, procesarla, compartirla y analizarla, por ejemplo, el Really Simple Syndication (RSS por sus siglas) o también llamada la sindicación realmente simple, se refiere a una familia de formatos de ‘alimentación web’. Ayuda a conectar a los usuarios con aquellas fuentes que son de su interés para mantenerlos actualizados por medio de un monitoreo inteligente y les simplifica enormemente la tarea de encontrar información útil. El usuario recibe notificaciones en un solo lugar cada vez que se produce una actualización, sin necesidad de consultar distintas fuentes como sitios web, canales de videos, cuentas de redes sociales, revistas y noticias.

A diferencia de los otros canales de comunicación, como el correo electrónico o las redes sociales, la sindicación simple tiene un solo sentido, que inicia con las fuentes a las que el usuario se ha suscrito y termina cuando el usuario recibe las actualizaciones en un lector de RSS, el proceso no implica ninguna otra interacción, es una comunicación directa formada por unidades de información simples y útiles. La sindicación de contenido web a través de formatos estándar como el RSS se ha convertido en un mecanismo cada vez más popular para difundir y recibir nueva información en salud, por ejemplo, el tema del COVID-19, que ha sido de importancia en los últimos años. Esta es una de las tecnologías minimalistas, sin publicidad, directas y abiertas que les invitamos a utilizar, implementar y compartir.
Emergencia del Ius Atlanticum sobre el derecho de gentes
Authors: Correa Horacio Esteban
Published: January 2024

La actual expansión de la Alianza Atlántica está cambiando la estructura del derecho internacional público, a partir de la legitimidad impuesta del ius atlanticum por encima del ius publicum europaeum. Esta alta estrategia se sustenta en la emergencia de un nuevo arquetipo cultural; el de la civilización atlántica, el cual desde sus valores informa conductas que preparan los fundamentos de una nueva legalidad. La expansión guerrera en el espacio marítimo y en el espacio exterior así como la guerra discriminante en nombre de la “paz universal y absoluta” son un reflejo de ello.
La conceptualización jurídica del embrión humano en el derecho de la Unión Europea. Un paso bien intencionado en la dirección equivocada
Authors: García San José Daniel Ignacio
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo realiza un análisis crítico de la concepción, por primera vez, del embrión humano en el Derecho de la Unión con la sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de 18 de octubre de 2011, en el asunto C-34/10.Estas consideraciones son hechas para dar cuenta de la Decisión de la Oficina Europea de Patentes de 25 de noviembre de 2008, en el caso de WARF, los dictámenes del Grupo Europeo de Ética en Ciencia y Nuevas Tecnologías, así como de la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos.
La dinámica de los acuerdos internacionales de inversión en los andinos
Authors: Mamani Prieto Wilson Adalid
Published: January 2024

El propósito del artículo es proporcionar al lector un panorama general de la dinámica de los acuerdos internacionales de inversión en el ámbito latinoamericano con especial énfasis en los andinos. Se observa que conforme a las tendencias globales en la región en los últimos años se ha generado una serie de reacciones y cambios en el contenido de los acuerdos de inversión, con miras a propender equilibrar o rebalancear los derechos y obligaciones de los Estados e inversores extranjeros. Bajo este esquema, si bien Colombia y Perú continúan con políticas liberales y favorables a este tipo de acuerdos, tomaron una serie de acciones tendientes a mejorar el contenido de los mismos; en cambio Bolivia y Ecuador, tomaron acciones duras (renegociación, denuncias de acuerdos de inversión y foros internacionales) en función de la llegada de nuevos actores políticos, sus estrategias de desarrollo y la vigencia de nuevos textos constitucionales.
Deontología: una propuesta de valor en el cumplimiento de la gestión tributaria
Authors: Domínguez Rodríguez Elmin Michell , Villasmil Molero Milagros del Carmen
Published: January 2024

Este estudio destaca la importancia de la deontología en la gestión tributaria del sector público. Se enfoca en describir cómo el cumplimiento de los deberes éticos contribuye a una administración tributaria eficiente y promueve una cultura organizacional basada en valores éticos, por medio del enfoque cualitativo y diseño documental, realizando un análisis hermenéutico de 11 investigaciones realizadas a partir del año 2019 hasta 2023. Los resultados resaltan la necesidad de desarrollar propuestas basadas en la deontología para construir modelos ético-jurídicos que fomenten la transparencia y el compromiso con la gestión tributaria en beneficio del bien común.
Career Recommendation System using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Shrivastava Dr. Anurag
Published: January 2024

Abstract: Artificial Neural Network is an important tool used in machine learning. The name 'neural' implies that it is a system that is derived from the human nervous system (brain) and is aimed at replicating the way humans comprehend. Neural Network is basically comprised of input layer, output layer and a hidden layer which consists of units that process the input data and transform them into the information that the output layer can utilize. There is a thing among the youth in choosing their career paths that they generally opt on either the recommendation of their colleagues or the job roles that are the highest paying in terms of salary. They lack the awareness of their strengths and skills that results in them choosing their career arbitrarily, which leads to frustration and demoralization. Besides, when the recruiters recruit the candidates, they need to evaluate them in many different facets. Therefore, there is a need for a system that can help such students in deciding a job role that is best suited for him/her which is in accordance with their skill set and other evaluation metrics which can now be achieved by the advancement in the field of deep learning. We propose an automated system using Artificial Neural Network which examines the personality traits of the individual along with academics and personal interests to predict which job role in computer science would be the best suited for them.
In silico anti-Alzheimer potential of bioactive compounds in fungi from the African Natural Products Database
Authors: Piebeng Cicilien Quentin Nongni , Ambamba Akamba Bruno Dupon , Ella Fils Armand , Injoh Agwe Nicoline , Ngoumen Dany Joël Ngassa , Mandob Damaris Enyegue , Ngondi Judith Laure
Published: January 2024

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DETERMINATION OF TOTAL PHENOLIC AND FLAVONOID CONTENT AND EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF CUSCUTA REFLEXA
Authors: Azad Abul Kalam , Mohamed Farahidah
Published: January 2024

Background: The aim of the study was to identify functional groups and antioxidant activity of the Cuscuta reflexa (C. reflexa) stems extract. Due to the reach of medicinal components, it has been using among Indian subcontinent people to treat various chronic diseases for ancient era. However, there are lacks of study on antioxidant activities of C. reflexa with its potential therapeutic compounds, therefore this study motivated to investigate more on its stems extract for further explore.
Methods: Soxhlet extraction method was employed to extract phenolic compounds from C. reflexa stems. The effect of extraction time (1-4 h) and concentration of ethanol (45%, 60%, 75% and 90%) on the percentage of yield, total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid content (TFC) was investigated. The functional groups of phenolic compounds were characterized by using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR). DPPH and ABTS•+ radical scavengers were used to evaluate antioxidant activity.
Results: Data showed the highest percentage of yield (10.22±0.14% w/w), TPC (64.11±0.17%, mg GAE/g d.w.) and TFC (41.08±0.34%, mg QE/g d.w.) at 3 h with 75% ethanol. FTIR results revealed the presence of functional groups associated phenolic compounds which are the band at 1260 cm−1 illustrations the C–O groups of polyols existence and  C – O –C of ester for presence of quercetin which represent the hydroxy flavonoids in the extract. DPPH and ABTS•+ radical scavengers were showed very potent antioxidant activity with IC50 295.12±1.33 and 245.43±0.78 μg/mL.
Conclusion: Phenolic and flavonoids enriched C. reflexa extract may play a potential role as a natural nutritional and therapeutic source in Bangladesh.
                    
Peer Review History:
Received: 27 October 2023; Revised: 19 November; Accepted: 28 December, Available online: 15 January 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Ali Abdullah Al-yahawi, Al-Razi university, Department of Pharmacy, Yemen, alyahawipharm@yahoo.com
Received file:                             Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Sangeetha Arullappan, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia, sangeetha@utar.edu.my
Prof. Ali Gamal Ahmed Al-kaf, Sana'a university, Yemen, alialkaf21@gmail.com
ACUTE TOXICITY AND HEPATO-RENAL PROTECTION OF LIME JUICE, HONEY AND THEIR FLAVONOID-RICH FRACTIONS IN HIGH FAT-DIET INDUCED OBESE RAT MODEL
Authors: Alexander Idoko , Elijah Parker Joshua , Uzoma Njoku Obioma , Ifeanyi Ejike David , Victor Egbuji Jude , Patrick O Ugwudike , Chioma Jennifer Ndubuisi
Published: January 2024

Introduction: A major consideration for the use of alternative herbal medicine from natural compounds is the concern of safety due to possible toxicity. This study evaluated the safety and hepato-renal protection of fresh lime juice (FLJ), raw honey (RH) and their flavonoid-rich fractions in obese rat induced high fat-diet (HFD).
Methods: Oral acute toxicity (LD50) study involved 24 female Wistar rats, divided into 8 groups of 3 rats, administered 300 mg/kg and 2000 mg/kg of FLJ, RH, methanol flavonoid rich fraction of lime juice (MFLJ) and ethyl acetate flavonoid rich fraction of honey (EAFH) respectively, for 14 days. Simultaneously, for the anti-obesity study, 24 neonate Wistar rats of 21-days old, divided into 2 groups of 12 rats (for obesity induction phase-1, for two weeks), and regrouped into 4 groups of 4 rats (14 days treatment phase-2), were used.
Results: Result of LD50 on FLJ, RH, MFLJ, and EAFH showed no toxicity, no motility, and body weight of rats was not adversely affected evenup to 2000 mg/kg.The increased body weight of the HFD-obese rats was significantly (p<0.05)reduced compared to control. There was significant (p<0.05) decrease in activities of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase after MIX, MFLJ and EAFH administration, compared with control. Also, total protein and bilirubin concentrations was not significantly (p<0.05) different compared to control. Administration of EAFH significantly (p<0.05) reduced the concentrations of creatinine, urea, potassium, and chloride; while MIX and EAFH significantly (p<0.05) increased their concentrations compared to control.
Conclusion: It may be concluded that FLJ, RH, MFLJ, and EAFH are safe for consumption and also possess liver and renal protection.
                 
Peer Review History:
Received: 27 October 2023; Revised: 19 November; Accepted: 28 December, Available online: 15 January 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Asia Selman Abdullah, Pharmacy institute, University of Basrah, Iraq, asia_abdullah65@yahoo.com
Received file:                             Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.5/10
Reviewers:
Ahmad Najib, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia, ahmad.najib@umi.ac.id
Dr. Sangeetha Arullappan, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia, sangeetha@utar.edu.my
Dr. Gehan Fawzy Abdel Raoof Kandeel, Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12622,  Giza, Egypt, gehankandeel9@yahoo.com
TOXICITY PROFILING OF THE CO-ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESSENTIAL OIL OF PIPER GUINEENSE AND QUININE IN RATS
Authors: DANIYAN Michael Oluwatoyin , OGUNYEMI Temitope Helen , OLAWUNI Idowu Julius , ASIYANBOLA Isaac Damilare , ADELODUN Stephen Taiye , OPOGGEN Tivere Susan , OYEMITAN Idris Ajayi
Published: January 2024

Background: The co-administration of medicinal plant products with orthodox drugs is not uncommon with a view to enhancing efficacy and improving treatment outcomes. However, reports indicated that such combinations may also enhance associated toxic effects. We recently reported that though the co-administration of essential oil of P. guineense (EOPG) and Quinine has the potential to improve treatment outcomes in experimental cerebral malaria, the observed deaths associated with higher co-administered doses necessitated the need for further toxicological evaluation.
Method: Rats were randomly divided into 12 groups (n=10), consisting of control, quinine, EOPG (12.5, 25, 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg), and their respective Quinine combinations. Control received vehicle (5% Tween 80 in distilled water), Quinine was given at a dose of 20 mg/kg stat, then 10 mg/kg twice daily for the next two days, while other groups were treated once daily for 3 days. All doses were administered intraperitoneally and rats were assessed for weights and novelty-induced behaviors (NIB). On day 4, rats were randomly sub-grouped into Treated and non-dosing Recovery (n=5) and sacrificed on day 4 and 18 respectively. Blood and organ samples were processed for hematological, biochemical, and histopathological evaluation.
Results: In this study, analysis of our results showed that co-administration of EOPG and Quinine revealed significant alterations in body and organ weights, rearing, grooming, and locomotion, as well as biochemical and hematological, and liver histoarchitecture, with potential for persistent toxicity.
Conclusion: We propose that the earlier reported death associated with the co-administration of EOPG with Quinine in experimental cerebral malaria may be associated with increased toxicity on the liver and risk of heart-related diseases. This study concludes that despite the beneficial effects of EOPG/Quinine co-administration at lower doses, caution is advised.
                     
Peer Review History:
Received: 20 October 2023; Revised: 15 November; Accepted: 29 December, Available online: 15 January 2024
Academic Editor: Prof. Dr. Gorkem Dulger, Duzce University, Turkey, gorkemdulger@yandex.com
Received file:                             Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.5/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Gehan Fawzy Abdel Raoof Kandeel, Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12622,  Giza, Egypt, gehankandeel9@yahoo.com 
Ahmad Najib, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia, ahmad.najib@umi.ac.id
PENETRATING CRANIUM INJURY BY A CONCRETE NAIL: CASE STUDY
Authors: Al-Turki Ali Ali , Siamionau Viachaslau V. , Tsiatsiuyeu Andrei M.
Published: January 2024

The article describes a case study, demonstrating the infliction of a single blind penetrating «gunshot» wound to the head with a concrete nail fired from a powder-actuated fastening tool. Forensic examination of the injury caused by atypical projectiles when fired from atypical firearms can be a difficult task. The results of a thorough autopsy examination of the body and the ante-/post-mortem discovery of atypical projectiles (or other foreign objects) in the victim’s body are the prerequisite for correct interpretation of the injury morphological features.
                               
Peer Review History:
Received: 22 October 2023; Revised: 26 November; Accepted: 29 December, Available online: 15 January 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, AIMST University, Malaysia, drmmziqbal@gmail.com
Received file:                             Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Rima Benatoui,Laboratory of Applied Neuroendocrinology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Badji Mokhtar University Annaba, Algeria.  benattouiryma@gmail.com
Dr. Owanaro Peter, Nigeria,  Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. owonaropeter@gmail.com
POSTMORTEM HEART DISSECTION FOR SUDDEN DEATH EXAMINATION
Authors: Al-Turki Ali Ali , Siamionau Viachaslau V. , Tsiatsiuyeu Andrei M.
Published: January 2024

The article describes the postmortem heart examination technique during a forensic autopsy of adults. The heart examination technique is based on the recommendations of scientific societies of pathologists, publications on autopsy techniques used in recent decades. The achievements of morphologists of the second half of the 20th century are also taken into account. The postmortem heart examination technique provides an examination of the coronary vessels, as well as myocardium and heart valves. The possibilities for examination of the elements of the conductive system are also represented. The following method ensures preservation of topographic relationships of morphological structures within the heart and possibility of its re-examination. The postmortem heart examination includes the following stages: examination of the coronary arteries, the making of three transverse incisions from the apex to the middle of the ventricles, “blood flow” incisions taking into account the localization of the main nodes of the conducting system, as well as the peculiarities of the examination of the heart valves.
                  
Peer Review History:
Received:  12 October 2023; Revised: 21 November; Accepted: 27 December, Available online: 15 January 2024
Academic Editor: Dr. Nuray Arı, Ankara University, Turkiye, ari@ankara.edu.tr
Received file:                             Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Prof. Hassan A.H. Al-Shamahy, Sana'a University, Yemen, shmahe@yemen.net.ye
Dr. Rima Benatoui,Laboratory of Applied Neuroendocrinology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Badji Mokhtar University Annaba, Algeria.  benattouiryma@gmail.com
Dr. Bilge Ahsen KARA, Ankara Gazi Mustafa Kemal Hospital, Turkey, ahsndkyc@gmail.com
Notas sobre o processo de publicação científica na revista Diálogo das Letras: sugestões para melhorar a qualidade das submissões e o impacto das publicações
Authors: Bessa José Cezinaldo Rocha
Published: January 2024

A despeito da qualidade dos textos publicados e de todo o cuidado da equipe editorial da revista, acreditamos que podemos potencializar ainda mais o impacto de nossas publicações. Isso inclui uma atenção especial a procedimentos e cuidados fundamentais que podem ser adotados pelos autores/colaboradores durante o processo de submissão e publicação de um manuscrito, assim como após a própria publicação. Sistematizamos, neste editorial, alguns desses procedimentos e cuidados que consideramos essenciais para alcançarmos o propósito desejado. Nesse sentido, organizamos nossas anotações focalizando três momentos distintos do processo de publicação científica em um periódico especializado: i) antes da submissão; ii) durante a revisão; iii) após a publicação. A maior parte das sugestões compartilhadas aqui é pensada como caminhos possíveis para que possamos enriquecer ainda mais o que já fazemos bem, aprimorar nosso processo editorial e maximizar as contribuições das produções que publicamos.
Parallel Quantum Algorithm for Hamiltonian Simulation
Authors: Zhang Zhicheng , Wang Qisheng , Ying Mingsheng
Published: January 2024

We study how parallelism can speed up quantum simulation. A parallel quantum algorithm is proposed for simulating the dynamics of a large class of Hamiltonians with good sparse structures, called uniform-structured Hamiltonians, including various Hamiltonians of practical interest like local Hamiltonians and Pauli sums. Given the oracle access to the target sparse Hamiltonian, in both query and gate complexity, the running time of our parallel quantum simulation algorithm measured by the quantum circuit depth has a doubly (poly-)logarithmic dependence polylog⁡log⁡(1/ϵ) on the simulation precision ϵ. This presents an exponential improvement over the dependence polylog⁡(1/ϵ) of previous optimal sparse Hamiltonian simulation algorithm without parallelism. To obtain this result, we introduce a novel notion of parallel quantum walk, based on Childs' quantum walk. The target evolution unitary is approximated by a truncated Taylor series, which is obtained by combining these quantum walks in a parallel way. A lower bound Ω(log⁡log⁡(1/ϵ)) is established, showing that the ϵ-dependence of the gate depth achieved in this work cannot be significantly improved.Our algorithm is applied to simulating three physical models: the Heisenberg model, the Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev model and a quantum chemistry model in second quantization. By explicitly calculating the gate complexity for implementing the oracles, we show that on all these models, the total gate depth of our algorithm has a polylog⁡log⁡(1/ϵ) dependence in the parallel setting.
Analisis Pemasaran Berbasis Media Sosial: Antecedents dan Consequences
Authors: Brianna Ni Kadek , M Ni Wayan Rena , Febianti Febianti
Published: January 2024

Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak merupakan salah satu villa yang mengalami penurunan occupancy selama pandemi COVID-19. Persaingan antar villa yang semakin ketat, serta keterbatasan biaya untuk melakukan kegiatan promosi seperti sales call menyebabkan kesulitan peningkatkan brand awareness pada Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak. Salah satu strategi yang tepat digunakan saat ini adalah melalui media sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis antecendents dan consequences dari strategi pemasaran melalui media sosial dalam meningkatkan brand awareness terkait penggunaan 5 aspek pemasaran berbasis sosial media yakni Customer Engagement, Viral Marketing, Buzz Marketing, Peer Influence, dan Online Community. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu, dokumentasi, wawancara, dan observasi. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan, dari kelima aspek media sosial tersebut terbukti dapat meningkatkan kesadaran merek Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak dari tingkat unaware of brand menjadi tingkat brand recognition. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan kelima aspek pemasaran melalui sosial media efektif dalam meningkatkan brand awareness dari Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak selama pandemi COVID-19. Dari kelima aspek strategi pemasaran tersebut Buzz Marketing memberikan dampak yang lebih kuat dibandingkan aspek lainnya.
 
Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak is one of the villas that got occupancy decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fierce competition between villas, as well as limited costs for carrying out promotional activities such as sales calls have made it difficult to increase brand awareness at Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak. One of the strategies that recently used is social media. This study aims to analyze antecendents and consequences from social media marketing strategies in increasing brand awareness related to the use of 5 aspects of marketing through social media, namely Customer Engagement, Viral Marketing, Buzz Marketing, Peer Influence, and Online Community. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques, namely, documentation, interviews, and observations. Based on the research, the five aspects of social media are proven to increase brand awareness of Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak from unaware of brand level to brand recognition level. This study shows that the use of the five aspects of marketing through social media is effective in increasing brand awareness of Bajra Bali Villa Seminyak during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the five aspects of the marketing strategy, Buzz Marketing has a stronger impact than other aspects.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Pemberian Kompensasi Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan Hotel
Authors: Pulasari Putu Gede Kresna Jananda , Sudjana I Made , Sudarmawan I Wayan Eka
Published: January 2024

Kepuasan Karyawan sangat penting bagi perkembangan produktivitas perusahaan itu sendiri. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui signifikansi pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan secara simultan maupun parsial. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 64 responden diambil keseluruhannya. Pengujian hipotesis ini dilakukan pada tingkat signifikansi 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara secara bersama-sama budaya organisasi dan kompensasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan. Secara parsial budaya organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja. Diikuti dengan variabel kompensasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan. Berdasarkan penelitian ini perusahaan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kepuasan kerja karyawannya dalam bentuk menambahkan uang overtime atau bonus maupun reward dan lebih meningkatkan pelaksanaan budaya organisasi.
 
Employee satisfaction is very important for the development of the productivity of the company itself. The purpose of this study was to determine the significance of the influence of Organizational Culture and Compensation on Employee Job Satisfaction simultaneously or partially. The population in this study as many as 64 respondents taken in its entirety. This hypothesis testing was carried out at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that together organizational culture and compensation had a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. Partially, organizational culture has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Followed by the variable compensation has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. Based on this research, the company is expected to increase the job satisfaction of its employees in the form of adding overtime money or bonuses or rewards and further improving the implementation of organizational culture.
Strategi Pelayanan Pramusaji dan Kepuasan Tamu
Authors: Madani Putu Gede , Arnawa I Gst Made Suka , Widhyadanta I Gede Dirga Surya Arya
Published: January 2024

Ongan Restoran adalah restoran yang terletak di Desa Kesiman, Denpasar Timur, dengan konsep Balinese contemporare, restoran ini memadukan arsitektur khas Bali tanpa mengilangkan kesan modern di dalamnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana faktor kualitas pelayanan, kualitas produk dan harga dalam meningkatkan kepuasan tamu di Warung Oongan dan untuk mengetahui pengembangan strategi pelayanan pramusaji yang tepat diterapakan dalam upaya meningkatkan kepuasan tamu yang berkunjung ke Warung Oongan.Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan studi dokumentasi, observasi, wawancara dan angket. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian menggunakan analisis SWOT menghasilkan Kuadran 1 yaitu Expansion, dimana strategi umum yang dapat dilakukan adalah memanfaatkan peluang yang ada dan kekuatan yang dimliiki sebesar-besarnya atau semaksimal mungkin. Berdasarkan analisi SWOT yang sudah dilakukan maka strategi umum yang dapat di lakukan oleh Warung Ongan adalah memaksimalkan kekuatan internal dan peluang eksternal yang dimiliki dalam meningkatkan kunjungan tamu dan kepuasan tamu yang datang ke Warung Ongan.
 
Ongan Restaurant is a restaurant located in Kesiman Village, East Denpasar, with a contemporary Balinese concept, this restaurant combines typical Balinese architecture without eliminating the modern impression in it. This research aims to find out how factors of service quality, product quality and price in increasing guest satisfaction at Warung Oongan and to find out the development of appropriate waiter service strategies implemented in an effort to increase the satisfaction of guests visiting the Warung Oongan. Data collection techniques use documentation studies, observation, interviews and questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is SWOT analysis. Research results using SWOT analysis produces Quadrant 1, namely Expansion, where the general strategy can be What is done is to make the most of existing opportunities and the strengths they have or as much as possible. Based on the SWOT analysis that has been carried out, a general strategy can be obtained What Warung Ongan can do is maximize internal strengths and opportunities external capabilities in increasing guest visits and satisfaction of guests who come to Ongan's Warung.
The impact of compensation on the job satisfaction of public sector enterprises in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Samontaray Durga Prasad , Panda Swagatika , Rabah Mousa , Rani R. Sathya
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of compensation on job satisfaction among public sector employees and to pinpoint the effect of financial compensation (salary, incentives, and perks) on job satisfaction. The study was conducted by taking a sample of 105 managers, supervisors, and employees of public/government sector organizations in Saudi Arabia. Questionnaires are employed for data collection purposes and the processing of data SPSS software has been used. The findings of this study demonstrate that salary has a big impact on job satisfaction. Most of the related studies have focused on various internal and external factors related to jobs that influence job satisfaction. In this study compensation, pay, and its impact on job satisfaction are being tried to measure.
Examining the impact of central clearing and swap execution facilities on interest rate swap spreads and their determinants
Authors: McAlley Eric
Published: January 2024

This study explores how the determinants of interest rate swap spreads have changed since the implementation of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. Utilizing ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, we analyze key variable effects at different stages of the regulation. Through this approach, we offer valuable insights into the impact of central clearing and trading on swap execution facilities (SEFs) and swap spreads. First, contrary to previous empirical evidence, increases in swap volatility correspond to a tightening, rather than a widening, of swap spreads after the implementation of SEF trading. This result suggests the SEF framework may enhance the appeal of swaps as a safe-haven and hedging instrument. Second, we observe that the Treasury liquidity premium (TLP) no longer significantly influences swap spreads after the implementation of SEF trading. Third, after SEF trading occurs, the curve slope and swap volatility remain the only significant drivers of swap spreads. Last, a difference-in-difference analysis reveals that the regulation did not materially impact changes in swap spreads; instead, they align with the observed trend of spread tightening in the overall markets. These results signify significant departures from previous research findings (Grinblatt, 2001; Fehle, 2003; Tah, 2022), holding importance for academic scholars and practitioners in swap pricing and risk management.
Humaniora Investigación en humanidades
Authors: López Rivera Juan Manuel , Calle Guerra Margarita , Martínez Quintero Felipe , Ocampo Ortíz Oscar Eduardo , Arroyave Rico Juan Pablo , Mejía Morales Sebastían , Álvarez Montes Carlos Arturo , Ortegón Restrepo Santiago , González Henao Natalia
Published: January 2024

Humaniora. Investigación en humanidades 2022 es resultado de investigación recoge la mayoría de las conferencias dictadas en la IV Jornada de Avances en Investigación. Facultad de Bellas Artes y Humanidades en el año 2022. El evento tuvo lugar en el día 8 de septiembre del año 2022. En ella, se dieron cita diferentes integrantes de los grupos de investigación de la facultad con sus respectivos proyectos que, o bien se encuentran ya en elaboración o bien se encuentran formulados para su elaboración en los años siguientes. Baste mencionar de manera muy general los grupos participantes: Estudios Culturales, Estudios políticos y Jurídicos, Filosofía y Educación, Filosofía Antigua.
Time and terrain: Life on planet Earth in the century of complexities – and the inescapable role of the Earth and environmental sciences
Authors: Fracassi Umberto
Published: January 2024

“Pressure and time.” A momentous quote in a compelling movie from a
few decades ago interestingly pointed at some of the ingredients that
contributed to shaping the Earth. The movie set off from how to seep
through masses that appeared just too vast to be shakable or vulnerable
– if not by deciphering their inner core.

The planetary size and time frame of the Earth may have elicited a
perception of a durable, unbuckling living environment – just because
“pressure and time” to really affect it would have been out of human
reach – supposedly. However, the Earth and environmental sciences have
long striven to alert contemporary societies that this is just
not the case, as humans have been well exerting scattered yet
ubiquitous, planetary-scale pressure over a relatively brief time –
with consequential, durable effects.

Rising global population, long-term migration shifts of continental
extents – due to risks, climate, resources – and unpredicted factors
– from vulnerabilities to instabilities – pressure on the environment
(natural and built) in unprecedented scale throughout human history. The
Earth sciences were born out of deciphering ancient life forms teeming
in an aboriginal environment, unfolding on a planet that could be
explained only by looking at the Solar system – and at the inception of
the Universe.

Cross-disciplinary by nature, the Earth and environmental sciences offer
crucial tools to gauge location, economic turnout, and societal costs of
those very resources and fragilities. They also are pivotal co-actors of
intellectual stewardship bridging the gulf with sister disciplines well
beyond the remits of the physical sciences. From economics to
philosophy, and from history to literature, multiple, diverse and
concurring threats call for resourceful, multi-faceted mind- and
skill-sets where no single hazard may be really treated apart – not on
societal terms.

Adapting a famous statement from the 20th century, evolution in a time
of poly-crises, multiple hazards, and accrued vulnerabilities is not
going to be a dinner party for contemporary societies – especially as
they dwell a world perceived as increasingly richer in risks and poorer
in resources, with a growing population and across
instabilities. Human Earth sciences offer a bridge towards our
collective future – as societies, continents, planets.

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Micromagnetic determination of the FORC response of paleomagnetically significant magnetite assemblages
Authors: Nagy Lesleis , Moreno Roberto , Muxworthy Adrian , Williams Wyn , Paterson Greig , Tauxe Lisa , Valdez-Grijalva Miguel A.
Published: January 2024

Micromagnetic modelling allows the systematic study of the effects of
particle size and shape on the first-order reversal curve (FORC)
magnetic hysteresis response for magnetite particles in the
single-domain (SD) and pseudo-single domain (PSD) particle size range.
The interpretation of FORCs, though widely used, has been highly
subjective.  Here, we use micromagnetics to model randomly oriented
distributions of particles to allow more physically meaningful
interpretations.  We show that one commonly found type of PSD particle -
namely single vortex (SV) particles - has far more complex signals than
SD particles, with multiple peaks and troughs in the FORC distribution,
where the peaks have higher switching fields for larger SV particles.
Particles in the SD to SV transition zone have the lowest switching
fields. Symmetrical and prolate particles display similar behavior, with
distinctive peaks forming near the vertical axis of the FORC diagram. In
contrast, highly oblate particles produce ‘butterfly’ structures,
suggesting that these are potentially diagnostic of particle morphology.
We also consider FORC diagrams for distributions of particle sizes and
shapes and produce an online application that users can use to build
their own FORC distributions.  There is good agreement between the model
predictions for distributions of particle sizes and shapes, and the
published experimental literature.
Causal links between sea-ice variability in the Barents-Kara Seas and oceanic and atmospheric drivers
Authors: Dörr Jakob , Årthun Marius , Docquier David , Li Camille , Eldevik Tor
Published: January 2024

The sea-ice cover in the Barents and Kara Seas (BKS) displays pronounced
interannual variability. Both atmospheric and oceanic drivers have been
found to influence sea-ice variability, but their relative strength and
regional importance remain under debate. Here, we use the Liang-Kleeman
information flow method to quantify the causal influence of oceanic and
atmospheric drivers on the annual sea-ice cover in the BKS in the
Community Earth System Model large ensemble and reanalysis. We find that
atmospheric drivers dominate in the northern part, ocean heat transport
dominates in the central and northeastern part, and local sea-surface
temperature dominates in the southern part. Furthermore, the large-scale
atmospheric circulation over the Nordic Seas drives ocean heat transport
into the Barents Sea, which then influences sea ice. Under future
sea-ice retreat, the atmospheric drivers are expected to become more
important.
Associative electron detachment in sprites
Authors: Malagón-Romero Alejandro , Luque Alejandro , Shuman Nicholas S. , Miller Thomas M. , Ard Shaun G. , Viggiano Albert A.
Published: January 2024

The balance of processes affecting electron density drives the dynamics
of upper-atmospheric electrical events, such as sprites. We examine the
detachment of electrons from negatively charged atomic oxygen
(O) via collisions with neutral molecular nitrogen
(N) leading to the formation of nitrous oxide
(NO). Past research posited that this process, even
without significant vibrational excitation of N,
strongly impacts the dynamics of sprites. We introduce updated rate
coefficients derived from recent experimental measurements which suggest
a negligible influence of this reaction on sprite dynamics. Given that
previous rates were incompatible with the observed persistence times of
luminous features in sprites, our findings support that these features
result from electron depletion in sprite columns.
Litter-dwelling terrestrial molluscs of Nepisiguit Protected Natural Area and Mount Carleton Provincial Park, north-central New Brunswick
Authors: Forsyth Robert
Published: January 2024

No comprehensive study of the terrestrial gastropod fauna of northern New Brunswick has previously been undertaken. Most terrestrial gastropod molluscs are tiny and generally live unnoticed under debris, in leaf litter, and among other dead and living vegetation. Sifting and sorting collected samples of leaf litter are effective in sampling snails. In June–July 2015 and August 2016, 43 samples of forest leaf litter were collected in Nepisiguit Protected Natural Area and Mount Carleton Provincial Park. These samples yielded 22 species of terrestrial gastropods. Seven species are reported from New Brunswick for the first time.
First records of Seaside Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax berenice) in New Brunswick, Canada: range expansion possibly mediated by climate warming
Authors: Sabine Dwayne , Sabine Mary , Makepeace Scott
Published: January 2024

The first occurrences of Seaside Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax berenice (Drury, 1773); Odonata: Libellulidae) are reported for New Brunswick, Canada, from seven sites along the Bay of Fundy coast in the southern part of the province. The species joins a suite of several other Odonata species of southern affinity that have been newly documented for New Brunswick over the past 15 years, and its occurrence may represent range expansion resulting from warming climate.
Population genetic structure of the provincially endangered mainland Eastern Moose (Alces americanus americanus) in Nova Scotia, Canada
Authors: Scott Brittni , Milton Randy , McBurney Scott , Stewart Donald
Published: January 2024

Eastern Moose (Alces americanus americanus (Clinton, 1822)) on mainland Nova Scotia (MNS) are declining and experience limited immigration across the Isthmus of Chignecto from the larger population in neighbouring New Brunswick. Provincially Endangered, the recovery strategy for MNS Moose involves mitigating various threats that may lead to local extirpation. We examine genetic diversity of MNS Moose using microsatellite markers and mitochondrial (mtDNA) control region sequences. Genetic similarities with the Alces a. americana population in New Brunswick and the introduced Northwestern Moose (Alces americanus andersoni (= Alces alces andersoni) Peterson, 1952) population on Cape Breton Island are also analysed. Observed heterozygosity for microsatellites for MNS Moose was low and there was also evidence of limited gene flow between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick across the narrow Isthmus of Chignecto that connects these provinces. Consistent with relatively recent colonization of North America by Moose dispersing across the Bering Land Bridge <15 000 years ago, mtDNA haplotypes of MNS Moose were identical or extremely similar to haplotypes found across North America. However, mtDNA diversity was lower in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick than in more central regions of the species’ range. Active measures to maintain habitat that promote connectivity across the Isthmus of Chignecto would likely be valuable for Moose in terms of maintaining genetic variation in the region and reducing inbreeding.
The lichen genus Rinodina (Physciaceae) in New Brunswick, Canada
Authors: Clayden Stephen , Driscoll Kendra , Harries Hinrich
Published: January 2024

Fifteen species of the crustose lichen genus Rinodina are confirmed in New Brunswick, Canada. We report four corticolous species, Rinodina pachysperma, Rinodina populicola, Rinodina septentrionalis, and Rinodina tenuis, and the saxicolous Rinodina tephraspis in the province for the first time. A previous report of Rinodina granuligera is based on a specimen that we have re-identified as Rinodina cinereovirens. We note distinguishing characteristics, habitats, substrata, relative abundance, and biogeographic relationships of each species and provide an identification key and distribution maps. The most frequently occupied phorophytes (tree substrata) are Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis), and Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis). Some species are closely associated with particular habitats, phorophytes, or both. For example, we found R. pachysperma only in floodplain forests dominated by Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), and R. tenuis only on Eastern White Cedar in wet cedar-dominated stands. In contrast, we recorded Rinodina freyi on numerous phorophyte species in a relatively wide range of habitats. Other than Eastern White Cedar and Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea), conifers are rarely colonized by Rinodina species in New Brunswick. Most Rinodina species are probably not currently of conservation concern in the province. However, R. cinereovirens is known from only two collections, one dating from 1902. The other, from 2007, was on Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) in a swamp forest next to an active peat-mining operation. The expected devastation of ash species by the invasive Emerald Ash-borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a further threat to this occurrence and to any lichens for which ash may be an important phorophyte.
Zakres zróżnicowania wyników produkcyjnych i ekonomicznych gospodarstw o różnym typie produkcji
Authors: Marcysiak Adam , Marcysiak Agata
Published: January 2024

Typ rolniczy stanowi jedno z kryteriów używanych dla charakteryzowania gospodarstwa rolnego w UE. Jest on określany na podstawie udziału poszczególnych działalności w tworzeniu ogólnej wartości standardowej nadwyżki bezpośredniej (SGM. Standard Gross Margin) gospodarstwa. Celem opracowania jest ukazanie zakresu zróżnicowania wyników produkcyjnych i ekonomicznych gospodarstw o różnym typie produkcji. Do oceny efektywności gospodarowania w poszczególnych typach gospodarstw posłużono się produktywnością i dochodowością ziemi, pracy i kapitału.