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Relationship Between Community-Based Total Sanitation and Stunting Incidence in Medan City
Authors: Shafira Retno Danthi , Marsaulina Irnawati , Naria Evi
Published: September 2024

Stunting remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in Medan City. Poor sanitation has been identified as one of the key contributing factors to stunting. This study aims to analyze the relationship between community-based total sanitation and stunting incidence in Medan City. The research is a comparative study with a case-control design. It was conducted in five sub-districts with high stunting rates among the fourteen sub-districts in Medan City that have received community-based total sanitation interventions. The study was carried out from November 2023 to February 2024. The study population included all mothers with children age 0-59 months living in sub-districts that received community-based total sanitation interventions. There were 165 participants in the stunting and 49,676 in the not stunting. The sample size was calculated using the Lemeshow formula, resulting in 50 mothers for the stunting group. The not stunting group was matched to the case group in a 1:1 ratio, making the total sample size 100 mothers. Purposive sampling was used to select participants who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 27, employing the chi-square test with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The results showed that three pillars of community-based total sanitation were significantly related to stunting incidence: relationship between handwashing with soap and stunting incidence was significant (p=0.005; OR=4.125), relationship between household Latrine and stunting incidence was significant (p=0.001; OR=7.211), and relationship between household solid waste management and stunting incidence was significant (p=0.027; OR=2.681). The overall relationship between community-based total sanitation and stunting incidence was significant (p=0.015; OR=6.769). Recommendations for the Health Department and Community Health Centers in Medan City include enhancing the achievement of the five STBM pillars within the community through health promotion activities.

 

Keyword:  Child, Hygiene, Mother, Sanitation, Stunting
Development of Risk Management Information System (SIMRISK) for Prevention and Monitoring of Work Safety in Hospital
Authors: Papilaya Rivaldo Oryon , Agushybana Farid , Lestantyo Daru
Published: September 2024

Risk management in hospitals must be implemented to minimize risks that threaten the occupational safety and health of hospital human resources, patients, patient companions and hospital visitors, Hospital management has difficulty in collecting information, delays in reporting, inaccurate and incomplete data, difficulty storing data, difficulty in accessing data and manual reporting and recording are some of the problems in the current risk management information system. The research objective is to develop a risk management information system to assist in reporting and recording risk management, work accidents, hazardous and toxic material inventory and occupational disease. The research method is qualitative with a research and development design, the information system development method uses the waterfall method with the stage needs analysis, system design, implementation system and verification system. the results of this study found that there are problems in collecting, tracking, analyzing and following up on decision making. Needs analysis to development of risk management information system with features that facilitate data input, speed up the report process start with the flow of occupational health safety responsible officer to making reports and verified by doctors and occupational health and safety committees, producing output risk management reports, work accident reports, hazardous and materials inventory reports and occupational illness reports. The conclusion of this study is that risk management information system has a positive impact on data processing related to safety and health so that the data is available to be used as a basis for decision making and determining OHS priorities in hospitals

 

 

Keyword: Accident, Illness, Hazardous, Hospital, Toxic material
The Effect of Working Posture on Musculoskeletal Disorders Complaints Moderated By Smoking Copra Workers in Tanjung Balai, Asahan Regency
Authors: Mahendra Sheila Intan , Syahri Isyatun Mardhiyah , Salmah Umi
Published: September 2024

Musculoskeletal complaints refer to discomfort or pain in the musculoskeletal system, ranging from mild to severe. One type of job that is particularly prone to musculoskeletal disorders is copra work, primarily due to poor working posture. This study aims to analyze the effect of working posture on musculoskeletal disorder complaints among copra workers in Tanjung Balai, Asahan Regency. The study is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design, conducted in Bandar Jawa Village, Tanjung Balai Subdistrict, Asahan Regency, from December 2023 to February 2024. The study population consisted of all 139 copra workers in Bandar Jawa Village, and a sample of 104 workers was selected using the Slovin formula. The sampling technique employed was simple random sampling. Data were collected through surveys and questionnaires administered to respondents. The research instruments used were the Nordic Body Map and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) evaluation sheet. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 24, with three stages: univariate analysis using frequency, bivariate analysis using simple linear regression, and multivariate analysis using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) with a significance level of 95% (α=0.05). The results showed that working posture significantly affected musculoskeletal disorder complaints, moderated by smoking habits, with a p-value of 0.001. It can be concluded that smoking exacerbates the negative effects of poor working posture on musculoskeletal health, increasing the risk of injury and slowing recovery. It is recommended that copra workers take preventive measures against musculoskeletal disorder complaints by improving their work environment, paying attention to rest periods, engaging in light relaxation exercises, and that employers provide education on worker safety and health to copra workers.

 

Keywords:  Musculoskeletal disorders, Smoking, Work posture
Relationship Between Health Worker Support and Youth Activity Integrated Youth Service Posts in Purwosari, Surakarta
Authors: Narantika Francysca Tiara Fitra , Werdani Kusuma Estu
Published: September 2024

Adolescent Integrated Service Post is one of the health efforts that play an important role in improving the quality of adolescent health. However, adolescent participation in posyandu activities is often low. The support of health workers is considered an important factor that can influence the level of activeness of adolescents in these activities. This study aims to determine the relationship between health worker support and adolescents' activeness in Youth Posyandu in Purwosari Village, Surakarta. This study used a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach.  The population of this study were 818 adolescents aged 15-19 years in Purwosari Village, Laweyan District, Surakarta City. The sample of this study was 80 adolescents using snowball sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square statistical test to see the relationship between variables. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between health worker support and teenagers' activeness at the Youth Integrated Service Post in Purwosari, Surakarta (p-value=0.023). The highest value was when leaders and health workers visited adolescents, and adolescents, and the lowest value was when leaders and health workers only persuaded adolescents to participate in the programs of the Youth Integrated Service Post. Most adolescents have a regular intention to join the Integrated Youth Service Post programs. Recommendations that researchers can give to health workers are to share good information and invite adolescents to be active in the Integrated Service Post for Adolescents.

 

Keywords : Activeness, Adolescents, Health worker support, Integrated service 
The Influence of Family and Peer Support on Healthy Lifestyles on Adolescents in Medan City
Authors: Atikah Ghina , Rochadi Kintoko , Lubis Zulhaida
Published: September 2024

Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2018 recorded that 2.5 percent of stroke sufferers had suffered from stroke since the age of 18-24 years and 13.22 percent suffered from hypertension. In addition, non-communicable diseases found in school-age children and adolescents were cancer at 0.47 percent, asthma at 2.2 percent, diabetes mellitus at 1.6 percent, heart disease at 0.7 percent and obesity at 10 percent. Unhealthy lifestyles are the cause of non-communicable diseases in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between family and peer support and a healthy lifestyle in adolescents in Medan City in 2024. This type of research is a quantitative research that is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional method. This research was conducted from February to July 2024. The study population was high school adolescents in Medan City who were selected as sample clusters in this study, namely 7679 people. The research sample was 334 respondents using the Isaac and Michael formula with the proportional random sampling method for each school. The data collection method used a questionnaire through a questionnaire. Data analysis using univariate and bivariate analysis using the Chi Square test, the results of which are described in the frequency distribution table. The results showed that the lifestyle of adolescents in Medan City was in the unhealthy lifestyle category with a percentage of 61.7 percent. There is a relationship between family and peer support and a healthy lifestyle in adolescents in Medan City. all variables obtained values (p <0.05). So it can be concluded that there is a relationship between family and peer support and a healthy lifestyle in adolescents in Medan City.

 

Keyword: Adolescents, Family Support, Healthy Lifestyle, Peer
Testimonial Knowledge in Classical Kalām and Islamic Law
Authors: Benevich Fedor
Published: September 2024

Many social epistemologists suggest that testimonies may be considered a valid source of knowledge, no less than, for instance, direct observation. In this article, I will focus on the accounts of testimonial knowledge in classical kalām and Islamic law. I will present the arguments for why Islamic philosophers and jurists believe that testimonies convey knowledge. I will address the main disagreement in Islamic philosophy regarding the nature of testimonial knowledge, whether we can apply an internalist model of epistemic justification to testimonial knowledge or not. I will suggest that the best way to understand the traditional view on testimonial knowledge in Islamic philosophy and law is as “weak testimonial reliabilism”: testimonial knowledge typically results from the occurrence of certain external conditions (of which we might be unaware), even though they hold only insofar as our experience of this world tells us so, and may not hold in another possible world.
POSSIBILITIES OF USING CHATBOTS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR TOBACCO CONTROL
Authors: Demchuk A. V. , Konstantynovych T. V. , Slepchenko N. S. , Poberezhets V. L. , Harkusha V. V.
Published: September 2024

Aim of the study. To evaluate the quality of answers given by ChatGPT to the questions about tobacco control, to assess the safety of this information, and its accessibility for those who intend to quit smoking. Materials and methods. To evaluate ChatGPT's capabilities, we put 14 questions about the impact of tobacco use on the body, ways to quit, harm from alternative types of nicotine use, etc. Each of these questions was submitted for analysis by ChatGPT version 3.5 separately from a personal computer (PC) and a smartphone. The answers were analyzed by a panel of 7 pulmonology experts using a Likert scale. The following criteria were used to evaluate each answer: completeness of the answer; quality of information; accessibility/comprehensibility of information; safety for the patient; importance for successful tobacco control. To assess the validity of the answers, we calculated the content validity ratio (CVR). Results. The overall average score of the answers was (4.1�0.4) points out of a maximum of 5 points. The answers obtained when using a �� were higher rated by the experts than when using a smartphone, but without a statistical difference. The results obtained using a �� were also better than those obtained using a smartphone for all analysis criteria (but without a statistical difference): completeness of the answer ((4.15�0.4) vs. (3.84�0.5) points), some information ((4.04�0.4) vs. (3.87�0.4) points), accessibility ((4.29�0.3) vs. (4.10�0.4) points), safety ((4.19�0.3) vs. (4.10�0.4) points), importance for tobacco control ((4.25�0.4) vs. (4.16�0.4) points). According to the results of the content validity coefficient calculation, only one valid answer was found. Conclusions. Despite the generally positive responses, a significant drawback was that only one answer received a sufficient level of validity. This evidences that artificial intelligence chatbots have great potential for use in the fight against tobacco smoking. But at the moment, an application such as ChatGPT should not be recommended to patients as an effective, safe, and efficient method of combating this deadly habit, and preference should be given to consultations with relevant medical professionals. Key words: ChatGPT, smoking.
Behavior and emotion regulation of socially inhibited individuals in uncomfortable social situations: A mixed methods study
Authors: Duijndam Stefanie , Karreman Annemiek , De Smet Melissa Miléna , Kupper Nina
Published: September 2024

The current study aimed to identify patterns of emotion regulation and behaviors in specific uncomfortable situations using a sequential exploratory mixed methods design and to examine how the trait social inhibition (SI) is related to these patterns. The sample (N = 451, 66% female, Mage = 34 (SD=17.2)) collected in 2016-2017 completed the social inhibition questionnaire (SIQ15) and open-ended questions on self-indicated uncomfortable situations and the regulation of emotions and behaviors in those situations. The open-ended questions were analyzed and coded into quantitative data, after which a latent profile analysis (LPA) was performed to (A) identify latent profiles of emotion regulation and behaviors in specific situations, and (B) to examine how SI and facets are related to these profiles. LPA revealed seven profiles that differed in the type of situation described and how people regulated their emotions and behaved in the situation. The results show that it is the type of situation which determines regulation style and behavior. Additionally, SI was found to rely on active avoidance to deal with uncomfortable social situations, while not using emotion regulation to modify how they feel in that situation. In conclusion, our findings show that context seems to be the most important factor that drives the choice or decision of how emotions are regulated. SI individuals tend not to use emotion regulation strategies but rely on active avoidance in dealing with uncomfortable situations. Importantly, the sample was mainly female and highly educated, suggesting that our results may not generalize to other populations.
Analyzing the Impact of Redaction on Document Classification Performance of Deep CNN Models
Authors: Pagel Johannes , Vogl Stefanie , Israel Laura
Published: September 2024

Many companies are facing growing data archives leading to an increasing focus on the automated classification of documents in corporate processes. Due to data protection guidelines, development with clear data is often difficult. One way to overcome this difficulty is to desensitize documents using document redaction. The following study, therefore, examines the impact of redaction on the document classification performance of a deep CNN model by analyzing how the classifica- tion performance deteriorates when the model is trained on unredacted documents and evaluated on redacted data (unredacted model) or trained on redacted data and applied to unredacted documents (redacted model). For the former condition, a loss in accuracy of 2.56%P was found and a loss of 2.08%P for the latter. We were also able to show that the loss in performance differed greatly between document classes and was influenced by their proportion of redacted area (unredacted model: r=0.31; redacted model: r=0.87). For the model trained with redacted and evaluated on unredacted data, we also determined that the decrease in classification accu- racy was affected by the intra-class variability of the redacted area (r=0.74). From these results, recommendations for dealing with redacted data in document classification systems are derived.
From Ballot Box Blues to Street Protests: Connecting Loneliness and Political Participation
Authors: Bae Suhyen
Published: September 2024

Loneliness has received limited attention in political science research despite the increasing policy salience of the loneliness epidemic, as recognized by the U.S. Surgeon General. This study is the first to explore the political implications of loneliness in the U.S. by examining its relationship with political participation. Previous studies have suggested that social motives are the driving factor connecting loneliness to political participation. Building upon health and politics literature, this study argues that the grievance perspective offers an alternative pathway, where loneliness both motivates and demotivates different forms of political participation. Using multiple large-scale surveys, I find that loneliness has a negative association with voting and registering to vote, mainly electoral participation, while having a positive association with non-institutionalized forms of political engagement. Notably, loneliness is significantly associated with contentious political acts, including protesting, petitioning, and boycotting. This study contributes to our understanding of political participation by demonstrating that loneliness, a subjective perception of one’s interpersonal networks, emerges as a unique predictor of both electoral and contentious modes of participation.
Of preferences and priors: Motivated reasoning in partisans’ evaluations of scientific evidence
Authors: Celniker Jared , Ditto Peter H.
Published: September 2024

Despite decades of research, it has been difficult to resolve debates about the existence andnature of partisan bias—the tendency to evaluate information more positively when it supports, rather than challenges, one’s political views. Whether partisans display partisan biases, and whether any such biases reflect motivated reasoning, remains contested. We conducted four studies (total N = 4,010) in which participants who made unblinded evaluations of politically- relevant science were compared to participants who made blinded evaluations of the same study. The blinded evaluations—judgments of a study’s quality given before knowing whether its results were politically-congenial—served as impartial benchmarks against which unblinded participants’ potentially biased evaluations were compared. We also modeled the influence of partisans’ preferences and prior beliefs to test accounts of partisan judgment more stringently than past research. Across our studies, we found evidence of politically motivated reasoning, as unblinded partisans’ preferences and prior beliefs independently biased their evaluations. We contend that conceptual confusion between descriptive and normative (e.g., Bayesian) models of political cognition has impeded the resolution of longstanding theoretical debates, and we discuss how our results may help advance more integrative theorizing. We also consider how the blinding paradigm can help researchers address further theoretical disputes (e.g., whether liberals and conservatives are similarly biased), and we discuss the implications of our results for addressing partisan biases within and beyond social science.
Classification Schemes of Altered States of Consciousness
Authors: Fort Larry Douglas , Costines Cyril , Wittmann Marc , Demertzi Athena , Schmidt Timo Torsten
Published: September 2024

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the conceptual and empirical study of altered states of consciousness (ASCs) induced pharmacologically or otherwise, driven by their potential clinical applications. To draw attention to the rich history of research in this domain, we review prominent classification schemes that have been proposed to introduce systematicity in the scientific study of ASCs. The reviewed ASC classification schemes fall into three groups according to the criteria they use for categorization: (1) based on the nature, variety, and intensity of subjective experiences (state-based), including conceptual descriptions and psychometric assessments, (2) based on the technique of induction (method-based), and (3) descriptions of neurophysiological mechanisms of ASCs (neuro/physio-based). By comparing and extending existing classification schemes, we can enhance efforts to identify neural correlates of consciousness, particularly when examining mechanisms of ASC induction and the resulting subjective experience. Furthermore, an overview of what defining ASC characteristics different authors have proposed can inform future research in the conceptualization and quantification of ASC subjective effects, including the identification of those that might be relevant in clinical research. This review concludes by clustering the concepts from the state-based schemes, which are suggested for classifying ASC experiences. The resulting clusters can inspire future approaches to formulate and quantify the core phenomenology of ASC experiences to assist in basic and clinical research.
The prevalence, impact, and nature of big team science
Authors: Coles Nicholas Alvaro
Published: September 2024

Big team science endeavors represent the largest and most ambitious investments of social capital in science. Yet, we lack a systematic understanding of their prevalence, impact, and nature. Here, this gap is filled via an analysis of >29 million papers published in 19 disciplines over 200+ years. Results indicate that big team science is increasingly frequent – yet extremely rare – and generally focuses on building upon (vs. disrupting) lines of research. Consistent with collective intelligence theories, unusually large teams tend to have unusually large impact, in terms of median yearly citations. However, such teams navigate a diseconomy of scale, wherein adding co-authors yields diminishing increases in citations. An analysis of contributorship classifications from > 47,000 papers further illustrates how the structure of scientific collaborations evolves in pursuit of such efforts. Consistent with structural differentiation theories, increasingly large collaborative efforts feature increasingly specialized roles. Taken together, results provide a systematic, evidence-based characterization of big team science: unusual endeavors wherein researchers typically adopt specialized roles and navigate inefficiencies to make unusually high impact advancements to existing lines of thinking.
The impact of the kingpin strategy on extortion and kidnapping
Authors: Estévez-Soto Patricio Rodrigo , Esteban Reynaldo Lecona
Published: September 2024

The ‘kingpin’ strategy focuses on dismantling criminal groups by apprehending their leaders. However, existing evidence indicates that removing a criminal leader may lead to a surge in organised crime-related homicides, and to spatial displacement of organised crime violence. This study explores the strategy’s impact on other organised crimes, specifically extortion and kidnapping. Analysing Mexican data from 2011 to 2015, we employ a novel matching method for cross-sectional time-series data to assess how leadership removals affect the incidence of extortion and kidnapping, and whether there are any displacement effects. Our results reveal a significant rise in extortions within 6 months of a leadership removal in a municipality, while kidnappings show no significant change. Notably, no spatial displacement effects were observed in neighbouring municipalities post-removal. These findings underscore the unintended consequences of the kingpin strategy, emphasising the need for alternative policies to address organised crime-related violence.
Features of reproduction and postembryonic ontogenesis in voles Microtus kermanensis and M. mystacinus of the subgenus Microtus (Rodentia, Arvicolinae)
Authors: Sablina S.A. , Tikhonova E.P.
Published: September 2024

The voles Microtus kermanensis Roguin, 1988 and M. mystacinus De Filippi, 1865 are representatives of the “mystacinus” group in the subgenus Microtus (2n = 54). A three-year study of reproduction of these species was conducted in the Laboratory of Theriology of the Zoological Institute RAS. The laboratory populations of voles were created from animals caught in Iran. In this study, 38 pairs of M. kermanensis and 18 pairs of M. mystacinus were under observation. For the study of postembryonic ontogenesis, 39 litters (166 pups) of M. kermanensis voles and 14 litters (51 pups) of M. mystacinus were examined. For comparison, 10 litters (47 pups) of M. arvalis Pallas, 1978 (form “arvalis” from the Vladimir region) were used. The breeding of animals continued all year round. The average number of pups per litter was 4.3 in M. kermanensis, 3.6 in M. mystacinus, and 4.7 in M. arvalis; the sex ratio in all species was close to 1:1. High mortality was noted in the larger M. kermanensis (28.3%), with lower rates in M. mystacinus (15.7%) and M. arvalis (17.0%). In general, the development of pups of all three species during the first 12 days of life is fast. Among the distinctive features, the early separation of the auricles in M. mystacinus is of note. The large M. kermanensis is characterized by earlier divergence of the fingers on the fore and hind limbs, which ends by day 10 (in M. mystacinus and M. arvalis by day 12). Also, in M. kermanensis the timing of incisor eruption is extended; the lower incisors begin to erupt on day 3 and appear by day 9 in 100% of the pups (by day 7 in the other two species). The upper incisors begin to erupt from day 4, and 100% of the pups have them by day 10 (in M. mystacinus and M. arvalis, they completely erupt on day 8). In all three species, their eyes start opening at 9 days and open completely by day 12; such uniformity can serve as confirmation of the phylogenetic proximity of these species. All three species are characterized by the avoidance of incest.
Electronic nanolithography as a basic nanoavionics technology
Authors:   Federal State Military Educational Institution of Higher Education «Military Orders of Zhukov and Lenin Red Banner Academy of Communications named after Marshal of the Soviet Union S.M. Budyonny» of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation (Military Academy of Communications), Plyusnin Nikolay
Published: September 2024

The need for further development of electronic components of aviation and rocket-space information and commu-nication systems towards nanoelectronics brings nanolithography to the forefront as its basic technology. A promis-ing nanolithography method is electron nanolithography (ENL). Advantages of ENL: 1) potential resolution - less than 2 nm, 2) possibility of direct recording without the use of masks, 3) possibility of using standard film resistors, 4) low density of defects in circuits, 5) controllability using electric and magnetic fields, 6) possibility use of ready-made industrial installations (microscopes, lithographs for masks). This review examines the principles of con-struction, the history of creation and the current state of ENL, with an emphasis on its features, as well as its classi-fication and stages of development. In addition, one of the main problems of ENL that requires a solution is con-sidered – the development of special electronic resists and methods for increasing their resolution and sensitivity.
Brief analysis of the existing scientific and technical background in the development of military exoskeletons
Authors:   Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, 46 Central Research Institute, Antokhin Evgeniy
Published: September 2024

The article provides a brief analysis of the existing scientific and technical groundwork created by Russian and for-eign experts in the field of development of military exoskeletons (exoskeletal structures). Based on the results of the analysis, the main trends and further prospects for the development of military exoskeletons have been identified.
Effect of Individuals Task Conflict on Employees Creativity in Private Medical Hospitals of Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Authors: Ghaus Dr. Mir Ghausaddin , Obaid Nasratullah , Mohammad Khair
Published: September 2024

The concept of individual task conflict has been a buzzing topic in the field of
management sciences and has been considered an integral part of the organization;
recent studies have shown that it is crucial for the creativity of employees. Therefore,
this research study aims to determine the effect of individual task conflict on
employees' creativity in private medical hospitals in Nangarhar, Afghanistan. The
data was collected from a sample selected from the population using a stratified
random sampling technique, and adopted questionnaires were used to collect the data.
Statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, correlation matrix, and regression
analysis, was used to determine the effect of individuals' task conflict on employees'
creativity. The results showed a strong and positive association between individual
task conflict and employees' creativity. Besides, regression analysis showed that
employees' creativity depends on a task-relevant conflict.
On the other hand, individual task conflict affects employees' creativity. This study's
findings suggest that task conflict is a key factor in promoting employee creativity,
consistent with previous research in this area. The results have implications for
organizations seeking to promote employee creativity and innovation, highlighting the
importance of task conflict in fostering creative thinking and problem-solving.
Green HRM Practices as a Pathway Toward Environmental Sustainable Business: Examining Organizational Citizenship Behavior as Mediator
Authors: Ayaz Dr. Mohammad Qasim , Tahir Dr. Muhammad , Neyazi Najibullah
Published: September 2024

This research paper aims to investigate how Human Resource Management (HRM)
practices and environmental sustainability connect within the framework of a
business. Specifically, this study seeks to examine how Green Human Resource
Management (HRM) practices might operate to achieve environmental sustainability
in enterprises, with a specific emphasis on analyzing Organizational Citizenship
Behavior (OCB) as a mediator in this relationship. This study aims to investigate the
processes responsible for the influence of human resource management practices that
emphasize environmental concerns on employee behaviour, specifically regarding the
amounts of voluntary contributions that employees make to environmental
sustainability efforts inside the firm. By examining organizational citizenship
behaviour (OCB) 's role as a mediator, the research endeavours to provide light on the
complex relationships between human resource management practices, employee
behaviour, and environmental sustainability outcomes. Methodologically, this study
considered a cross-sectional design due to the one-time data collection and casual
design because of examining the relationship between the study variables. The findings
provide a comprehensive understanding of how green HRM practices influence
environmentally sustainable business in the presence of OCB as a mediator.
The early international physiological congresses (1889–1913) as a new form of communication between physiologists
Authors: Ivanova Anna N.
Published: September 2024

The article reviews the opportunities for scientific communication, provided by the early international physiological congresses and also touches on the history of their organization and conduct. The advancement of physiological science in the 19th century necessitated a new form of communication between physiologists that could promote both the dissemination of achievements in this field and the integration of physiologists from different nations. International physiological congresses the first of which was held in Basel (Switzerland) in 1889 provided a platform for such interaction. Eight more international physiological congresses were held before the outbreak of World War I, the last pre-war congress being held in 1913 in Groningen (the Netherlands). The source base for this study includes articles in the Russian and international periodicals published in the 1880s – 1910s, the researchers’ works reflecting the main events of the congresses as well as their scientific and cultural programs, and the participants’ reminiscences of the first physiological congresses that appeared in the periodicals later on. It is shown that the early international physiological congresses provided their participants an opportunity and a platform for communication within the framework of the events planned by the organizers. It is established that Russian scientists took part in all of the international physiological congresses that took place before World War I. It is concluded that the first international physiological congresses became an effective platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences and establishing scientific links, which enhanced the advancement of physiology as a science.
Wartime experience of visual impressions: K. A. Korovin and the problem of camouflaging positions at the front during World War I
Authors: Golubinov Yaroslav A. , Zherdeva Yuliya A. , Chistyakov Oleg V.
Published: September 2024

During World War I the development of new methods for camouflaging the troops demanded the involvement of not only military professionals but also of the artists. Thus, a famous artist and Academician of Painting, Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin (1861–1939), cooperated with the paint-disguise and camouflage service established on the South-West Front on the initiative of brothers A. N. and N. N. Suchkov. The documents deposited at the Russian State Military Historical Archives reflect Korovinʼs interest in the problems of military camouflage, his trips to the front and his inventions. In the documents published here (the letters to the Suchkov brothers; a memorandum and an explanatory report to the chief of engineers of the armies of the South-West Front; instructions for the so-called “color finder” for determining the color of paint after drying) the artist outlined the problems of camouflage at the front, gave advice on the best ways of concealing positions (camouflaging trenches by paint spraying, setting up observation points that merge with the terrain, the use of camouflage nets). Korovin was aware of the innovations in camouflage in the armies of Russiaʼs allies, and urged to adopt the best of what they had. According to Korovin, the leadership of camouflage teams should be entrusted to competent officers familiar with the rules and specifics of perception of color combinations. The documents suggest that Korovin was one of the pioneers in the military science of camouflage in Russia.
Autocracy and the Great Reforms in the memoirs of V. A. Maklakov
Authors: Mamonov Andrey V.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the first scientific edition of V.A. Maklakov's memoirs. The author examines the problems of the relationship between the autocracy and the social movement in the Russian Empire at the beginning of the twentieth century.
The living memory of South Russian Slavophilism
Authors: Kotov Aleksandr E.
Published: September 2024

Olga Leonidovna Fetisenko is a famous researcher of Russian conservative thought of the second half of the 19th century, publisher of the complete works of K.N. Leontiev and a number of epistolary complexes associated with him. Her new monograph is dedicated to the forgotten Russian writer N.S. Sokhanskaya (Kokhanovskaya). At first glance, this book is intended primarily for philologists and literary scholars. However, it will certainly be useful to historians studying the social life of Russia in the mid-19th century. After all, the main attention in it is paid to the study of Kokhanovskaya’s literary connections and her journalism. In the writer’s work, Fetisenko identifies “two main directions”: a kind of “archeology” of southern Russian “antiquity” and “a response to current events in their “small details”.”
N. E. Markov and his struggle
Authors: Repnikov Aleksandr Vitalievich
Published: September 2024

The review is devoted to the first scientific biography of N.E. Markov (1866–1945). The book was written by Doctor of History. A.A. Ivanov. Review: Ivanov A.A. Leader of the black reaction: Nikolai Evgenievich Markov. St. Petersburg: Vladimir Dal, 2023. 639 p.
Big politics at the Bolshoi Theatre
Authors: Puchenkov Aleksandr Sergeevich
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the book of the famous St. Petersburg historian A. B. Nikolaev, the subject of whose research was the work of the State Conference in Moscow, held in August 1917, on the eve of the speech of General L. G. Kornilov. For the first time in historiography, the work of this political forum is covered in such detail and thoroughly. The author comes to the conclusion that the State Conference was conceived by A.F. Kerensky and the Provisional Government as an attempt to develop a national consensus during its work. The results of the State Conference were contradictory, demonstrating the instability of the position of both A.F. Kerensky himself and the Provisional Government as a whole.
Monte-Carlo Regret Minimization for Adversarial Team Games
Authors: Carminati Luca , Cacciamani Federico
Published: September 2024

We study equilibrium approximation in extensive-form adversarial team games, in which two teams of rational players compete in a zero-sum interaction. The suitable solution concept in these settings is the Team-Maxmin Equilibrium with Correlation (TMECor), which naturally arises when the team players play ex-ante correlated strategies. While computing such an equilibrium is APX -hard, recent techniques show that scalability beyond toy instances is possible. However, even compact representations of the team’s strategy space, such as that exploiting Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs), have exponential size prohibiting solving large instances. In the present paper, we show that Monte Carlo sampling for regret minimization in adversarial team games can provide an important advancement. In particular, we design a DAG Monte Carlo Counterfactual Regret Minimization algorithm that performs outcome sampling with [Formula: see text] time complexity per iteration, where d is the depth of the DAG, and with a convergence rate bound of [Formula: see text], where b is the branching factor and k is the maximum number of private states in each public state of the team. We empirically evaluate our algorithms with a standard testbed of games, showing their performance when approximating equilibria. We investigate both cases in which only one team is composed of multiple players and cases in which both teams are composed of multiple players. Our empirical results show that our algorithms can provide a rough approximation to equilibrium strategies in all game instances considered, trading off a lower precision in the computed equilibrium for lower resource utilization.
conflito e a Constituição na teoria dos sistemas de Niklas Luhmann
Authors: Barsoumian Amanda Pilon
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo pretende compreender como a Teoria dos Sistemas, desenvolvida por Niklas Luhmann, trata o conflito, na sociedade moderna, a partir da metodologia de revisão bibliográfica. Para isso, inicialmente, realizar-se-á a análise do conflito considerando a tríade luhmanniana: complexidade, seletividade e contingência. Em seguida, será esmiuçada a questão acerca do encaixe da teoria dos sistemas como teoria do consenso ou teoria do conflito na tradição sociológica e, então, parte-se para uma análise do conflito no sistema jurídico, complementada por uma breve digressão sobre o papel das Constituições modernas diante dos conflitos sociais. A título conclusivo, entende-se que a teoria dos sistemas questiona implicitamente a própria unidade da diferença entre consenso e conflito, partindo da tríade referida, para indicar um pensamento alternativo que envolve a conflituosidade social.
Odpověď na výzvu globalizace
Authors: Ehl Martin
Published: September 2024

Odpověď na výzvu globalizace.
Pascal Boniface et al.: L'Année stratégique 2003
Authors: Eichler Jan
Published: September 2024

Pascal Boniface et al.: L'Année stratégique 2003. Analyse des enjeux stratégiques, diplomatiques et économiques. 1. éd. Paris: L'Etudiant, 2002, 670 stran, ISBN 2-84624-260-7.
Josef Harna - Petr Prokeš (eds.): Studie k moderním dějinám
Authors: Havel Jan
Published: September 2024

Josef Harna - Petr Prokeš (eds.): Studie k moderním dějinám. Sborník prací k 70. narozeninám Vlastislava Laciny. 1. vydání. Praha: Historický ústav AV ČR, 2001, 462 stran, ISBN 80-7286-030-5.
The Effect of Some Nano Plant Extract on Bacteria Producing Biogenic Amines Isolated From Minced Meat
Authors:   Department of Bacteriology, Benha Provincial Laboratory, Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institue, Cairo, Egypt., Omar Selim Amany , Abdel Salam Marwa Magdy ,   Department of Food Hygiene, Benha Provincial Laboratory, Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt., Abdallah Hassan Rasha Nagiub ,   Department of Food Hygiene, Benha Provincial Laboratory, Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt., Elsaeid Mustafa Gehan ,   Department of Biochemistry, Benha Provincial Laboratory, Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt., Abdelrahman Mahdy Zeinab ,   Department of Bacteriology, Benha Provincial Laboratory, Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institue, Cairo, Egypt.
Published: September 2024

Background: Biogenic amines are the end products of bacterial decarboxylation of amino acids which occur as a result of bacterial contamination. Those may cause a series of problems for human health such as allergic reactions, itching, breathing difficulties, fever and hypertension. Objectives: This study aimed to isolate different bacteria that can produce decarboxylase enzymes and trail to control it by using garlic, onion and ginger nano-emulsions. Methods: Isolation and identification of some bacteria producing decarboxylase enzymes from minced meat, preparation of garlic, ginger and onion nano-emulsions (60%) and investigating their cytotoxicity by sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay. Then, the antibacterial effect of the prepared nano-emulsions against the isolated bacteria was explored by determination of their minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and measuring biogenic amines levels by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results: The most common bacteria isolated from samples were Salmonella species “Salmonella Typhimurium1, 4{5},12: i: 1.2 and Salmonella arizonae”, Escherichia coli “serotype O44: K74 and O125: K70”, Klebseilla pneumonia, Enterobacter spp, Staphylococcus aureus, Aeromonas hydrophilia, Proteus mirabilis, Pasteurella multocida and Lactobacillus species. The biogenic amines detected on positive samples were putrescine, cadaverine, spermidine, spermine, putrescine, B-phenyl ethyl amine, histamine and tyramine. The sizes of the ginger oil nanoemulsion 60%, garlic oil nanoemulsion 60% and onion oil nanoemulsion 60% were (222.6±2.22 nm, 420.7±36.95 nm and 202.9±2.1 nm) respectively, indicating that they were safe and stable. The antibacterial effect of the used nano emulsions showed that Salmonella spp, E. coli and S. aureus were the most sensitive strains while K. pneumonia and Enterobacter spp. were the most resistant ones. The level of the detected biogenic amines were reduced greatly after addition the oil nanoemulsions 7.5% to examined samples. Conclusion: Using of plant extract as ginger, garlic and onion nanoemulsions oils as antibacterial agents and for reduction of biogenic amines was more effective.
Research on Interest Spread Risk of Commercial Pension Insurance in the Context of Negative Interest Rates
Authors: Zhao Cen
Published: September 2024

In the current low-interest-rate environment, the high-quality development of the life insurance industry faces many challenges. Among them, interest rate spread risk has a significant impact on the stable operation and long-term healthy development of the life insurance industry. Interest rate spread risk has characteristics such as long-term nature, hidden potential, and systematic impact. When severe, it can lead to the bankruptcy of insurance companies and bring about systemic crises in the industry. This article redefines negative interest rates and the risk of interest rate spread loss in commercial pension insurance, and reviews related literature.
The Evaluation of the Use PET and HDPE Plastic Waste as Coarse Aggregate of Lightweight Concrete
Authors: Harahap Muthiah Putrilan Syamnah , Nursyamsi Nursyamsi , Luvian Kavin
Published: September 2024

The use of goods with plastic-based materials is familiar to society in general. Good for wrapping food, drinks, groceries, and others. Because of so much use, the problem of plastic waste cannot be avoided.  Therefore, the purpose of this study is to overcome environmental land problems due to plastic waste. This research focuses on how to apply PET (Poly-Ethylene Terephthalate) and HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) plastic waste to concrete mixtures. PET plastic waste that has been chopped is then heated until melted then poured into molds and allowed to cool and harden. Then crushed and substituted as much as 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% replace the coarse aggregate to improve the characteristics of concrete. The results showed that the use of PET and HDPE in concrete resulted in decreased fill weight, lighter concrete weight, reduced compressive strength, and gave an optimum value of tensile strength at a variation of 10%.  The use of PET plastic has a greater absorption value than HDPE, while the tensile strength value of PET is smaller than HDPE.  Overall, it is concluded that PET and HDPE plastics have a big role in reducing the problem of plastic waste in the community
Analysis of the Storage of Solid Medical Hazardous and Toxic Waste (B3) in Enhancing the Performance of Type C Hospitals: A Case Study at Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital
Authors: Manalu Sarah Patumona , Husin Amir , Suryati Isra' , Hasibuan Novrida , Jitmau Janet
Published: September 2024

The Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital’s waste management system, based on Regulation 56 of 2015, has been criticized for unsanitary conditions and lack of proper waste labeling. A study focusing on three locations revealed that the majority of B3 waste originates from infectious properties and sharp objects. The hospital's waste management involves segregating waste based on its characteristics, using appropriate containers, and transporting it to the B3 waste Temporary Storage for storage. The hospital is implementing a multi-stage approach to manage B3 waste, including sorting, containerization, internal transportation, and storage. The waste is segregated and contained within designated containers, transported daily using trolleys or wheeled containers, stored in facilities shielded from direct sunlight, and designed to prevent access by animals, insects, and birds. Regular cleaning is also essential. The hospital aims to improve waste management efficiency by implementing proper waste disposal, packaging, and transportation.