bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ainda melodrama
Authors: Hamburger Esther
Published: February 2024

A primeira fala de Geni (Darlene Glória) em Toda nudez será castigada, peça de Nelson Rodrigues (1965) adaptada para o cinema por Arnaldo Jabor (1972), ecoa a fala de Lisa Berndle (Joan Fontaine) em Carta de uma desconhecida, filme dirigido por Max Ophüls, em 1948, nos Estados Unidos e baseado em novela homônima de Stefan Zweig (2015 [1922]). Em ambos os filmes, vozes femininas de protagonistas mortas anunciam seu destino trágico a pares românticos incapacitados, por motivos diversos, de encarnar a jornada do herói. O músico protagonista de Zweig/Ophüls vive em função do glamouroso mundo do espetáculo. Seu narcisismo o torna insensível às investidas sinceras da vizinha apaixonada, até que, tarde demais, já decadente, toma conhecimento de sua própria alienação via missiva lida por ele em silêncio, ao som da voz dela, Fontaine, em over. As duas protagonistas iniciam os filmes anunciando sua própria agonia; vítimas de abandono, introduzem longos flashbacks que explicam seus finais fatais. ... Continua >>
Tensões entre responsabilidades familiares e laborais: fatores associados ao trabalho precário na Colômbia e no Brasil
Authors: Cuello Dannyra Mendoza , Vieira Joice Melo
Published: February 2024

Utilizando dados de pesquisas domiciliares, aplicamos a regressão logística binária múltipla para avaliar a associação entre maternidade e participação laboral feminina em trabalhos precários, na Colômbia e no Brasil, em 2012 e 2019. Ser mãe aumenta a chance de exercer trabalhos precários em ambos os países. Quando os filhos são crianças ou adolescentes, as mulheres estão mais expostas a essa situação. Palavras-chave: maternidade; gênero; trabalho precário; Brasil; Colômbia.
Exploring Research Trends and Hotspots: A Bibliometric Analysis of Men who Have Sex with Men in Africa (2010–2021)
Authors: Ikhile Albert Ikekhwa
Published: February 2024

Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Africa are more prone to social stigma and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) than their counterparts in developed nations. The exposure of MSM to STD threatens the ability of Africa to meet the Agenda 2063 goals of ensuring equitable healthcare for all Africans. Therefore, this study focused on examining research trends and hotspots of MSM in Africa. Countries in Africa with the highest interest in MSM, an aspect of MSM that attracts more research funding and practice, were also examined. This study adopted the bibliometric approach, and articles were extracted from the Scopus database. A total of 184 articles were extracted and subjected to a citation, total link strength, and co-occurrence keyword analysis using VOSviewer software. The findings from the study revealed that the research of MSM in Africa had grown steadily. The highest growth was recorded in 2020, with the interest and hotspots centred on healthcare workers’ psychology, drug abuse, sexual abuse, transmitted disease, and risky sexual behaviour. Based on the research trend and the practice, this research into MSM will be focused on the acceptance and legalisation of MSM sexual behaviours in other countries. The study recommends that African countries enable policies supporting same-sex relationships and equal access to healthcare for MSM. Such policies will also ensure that Africa meets the goals of the Agenda 2063 framework.
A Study on the Correlation between Self-directed Learning and Classroom Psychological Climate among Undergraduate Nursing Students
Authors: Ma Suli , Wang Fengxia
Published: February 2024

Objective: To study the correlation between self-directed learning ability and the classroom psychological atmosphere of undergraduate nursing students. Methods One hundred and sixteen undergraduate nursing students from a college in Pingdingshan City, Henan Province, were selected, and the study was carried out through the Chinese version of the Self-Directed Learning Rating Scale and the Class Psychological Atmosphere Scale.
Results The total score of nursing undergraduate interns' self-directed learning ability was (221.43±10.59). The score of the class psychological atmosphere was (151.17±7.92), and self-directed learning ability and class psychological atmosphere were positively correlated (rs=0.793, P=0.000).
Conclusion Nursing undergraduates' self-directed learning ability is at a medium level, the class psychological atmosphere is at a medium-high level, and the two are strongly positively correlated, so it is recommended that colleges and universities take direct or indirect ways to improve the class psychological atmosphere and promote students' self-directed learning ability.
Lateral sacral artery aneurysm
Authors: Srivastava Anurag , Kaushik Yogesh , Randhawa Anmol Singh , Sharma Bhawani Shankar , Goyal Gourav , Sherpa Tshering Dorjee
Published: February 2024

A rare case of aneurysm of the lateral sacral artery is reported. This 46-year-old female presented with complaints of bowel and bladder incontinence and decreased perianal sensation for the past 15 months. She underwent laminectomy and diskectomy for the diagnosis of a prolapsed disk at peripheral hospital where the surgeon was confronted with a severe and unexpected hemorrhage, and surgery was aborted without effective treatment. Prior medical history includes hypertensive kidney disease with a renal transplant eight years ago. Magnetic resonance imaging and angiographic findings were suggestive of a lateral sacral artery aneurysm. Patient with a history of renal transplant and presenting with cauda equina require a more thorough assessment, and a differential of lateral sacral artery aneurysm should always be kept in mind. Our purpose is to report the pre-operative features of the lateral sacral artery aneurysm and its treatment modalities.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ АНАЛИЗ АСИНХРОННОГО И СИНХРОННОГО ГИСТЕРЕЗИСНОГО ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЕЙ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОПРИВОДОВ НОВОГО ПОКОЛЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОВЕРЕТЁН
Authors: Анисимов М.Н. , Останин С.Ю. , Лискин А.С. , Федоров И.А.
Published: February 2024

Проведён сравнительный анализ электроприводов электроверетена на базе асинхронного и синхронного гистерезисного электродвигателей для современных и новых разрабатываемых технологических машин по производству химических волокон и нитей. Показаны преимущества применения гистерезисных электродвигателей. Подтверждена точность математической модели, разработанной и использованной для проектирования гистерезисных электродвигателей.
ОСНОВНЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ МАШИНОСТРОИТЕЛЬНОГО ИНЖИНИРИНГА В БЛИЖАЙШЕЙ ПЕРСПЕКТИВЕ
Authors: Борисов В.А.
Published: February 2024

Описываются основные вопросы машиностроительного инжиниринга на ближайшую перспективу, приводятся конкретные примеры, реализуемые в настоящее время на практике. На примере грузоподъемных машин выделяются ключевые аспекты конструкционного исполнения и описывается вариант интеллектуальной системы удаленной диспетчеризации этого типа промышленного оборудования. Приводятся выводы и описание перспективных решений на основе интеллектуальных систем сервисного назначения.
ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННЫЕ БЕСПИЛОТНЫЕ ЛЕТАТЕЛЬНЫЕ АППАРАТЫ С ПОРШНЕВЫМИ ДВИГАТЕЛЯМИ НА ФОРУМЕ «АРМИЯ-2023»
Authors: Кузнецов Г.А. , Мальков А.Д. , Литвинов В.А.
Published: February 2024

В статье проведен обзор отечественных беспилотных летательных аппаратов (БЛА) с поршневыми двигателями, а также поршневых двигателей для БЛА, представленных на форуме «Армия-2023». Определены основные тенденции развития БЛА. В настоящее время отмечен рост количества моделей мультироторных и конвертоплановых БЛА.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ РИТМА СЕЗОННОГО РАЗВИТИЯ ЛАПЧАТКИ БЕЛОЙ (POTENTILLA ALBA L.) В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОГО ЧЕРНОЗЕМЬЯ
Authors: Сидельников А.Н.
Published: February 2024

Материалом исследований послужили растения отборных форм лапчатки белой, возделываемые в Белгородском филиале ФГБНУ ВИЛАР. Благодаря наблюдениям за развитием лапчатки белой в разные годы вегетации был составлен фенологический спектр культуры при ее возделывании в условиях Центрального Черноземья. Дальнейшее развитие и продолжительность фенофаз лапчатки белой зависит от метеоусловий. В условиях Центрального Черноземья весеннее отрастание лапчатки белой наблюдается, как правило, в начале апреля. Однако, в зависимости от погодных условий может наблюдаться и более раннее отрастание культуры (III декада марта). Наиболее продолжительным межфазным периодом в общем сезонном развитии многолетнего растения лапчатки белой является период от начала цветения до начала созревания семян, который составляет 36-41 день. Зависимость продолжительности цветения от метеоусловий отмечена и на других лекарственных культурах. В сухую погоду наблюдается более интенсивное цветение растений, в условиях периодически выпадающих дождей время продолжительности цветения увеличивается практически в 2 раза. На основе фенологического спектра культуры лапчатки белой за годы проведения исследований продолжительность вегетационного периода при ее выращивании в культуре в условиях Центрального Черноземья составляет 210-217 дней.
СРАВНЕНИЕ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ СОРТОВ КРАСНОЙ СМОРОДИНЫ В ПРОИЗВОДСТВЕННЫХ УСЛОВИЯХ ТУЛЬСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ
Authors: Симахин М.В. , Ладыженская О.В. , Пашутин В.Р. , Донских В.Г. , Тазина С.В.
Published: February 2024

Смородина красная представляет собой небольшой кустарник высотой 1-2 м, с кислыми, от белых до красных ягодами, которые собраны в поникающие кисти. Красная смородина обладает противоцинготными, противодиабетическими, антигипертензивными, антиоксидантными, анти-радиантными, онкопротекторными и стимулирующими слюноотделение свойствами. Плоды красной смородины являются прекрасным сырьем для переработки: в приготовлении мармелада, джема, сиропа, сока, компота и вина. Культура является промышленной ягодной. Основные производители красной смородины находятся в Европе. Цена реализации красной смородины в магазинах розничной торговли растет каждый год - (2020 г. - 2167руб./кг; 2021 г. - 2357руб./кг; 2022 г. - 2379руб./кг.). Целью исследования является выявление наиболее перспективных сортов смородины красной для промышленного выращивания в условиях Тульской области. Исследование проводили в Тульской области, в Одоевском районе, деревня Чебышовка, в течение двух лет (2022-2023 гг). Объектами исследования являлись сорта смородины красной: «Голландскаярозовая», «Снежана», «Rovada» и «Viksne», которые сравнивали по количественным характеристикам плодов и соплодий. Результатами исследования установлено, что по совокупности параметров для промышленного производства стоит выделить сорта «Rovada» и «Голландская Розовая», которые отличаются высокими значениями количественных параметров соплодий и плодов. Сорт «Снежана» отличился низкой массой плодов, что свидетельствует о его использовании преимущественно в любительском садоводстве. Плоды «Viksne» имеют максимальную массу, что позволяет его использовать на промышленных плантациях.
Engineering a molecular electrocatalytic system for energy-efficient ammonia production from wastewater nitrate
Authors: Miller Dean , Liu Matthew , Abels Kristen , Kogler Anna , Williams Kindle , Tarpeh William
Published: February 2024

Haber-Bosch ammonia production and utilization has sustained exponential population growth but exacerbated wastewater nitrate pollution. Abundant nitrate pollutants could be refined to purified nitrogenous chemicals with the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR). However, the dilute and impure composition of nitrate-rich wastewaters presents barriers to realizing practical electrocatalytic systems that to date operate most efficiently in concentrated, pure electrolytes. These barriers inform our investigation of the ammonia-selective homogeneous molecular NO3RR catalyst Co(DIM). In this work, we elucidate interfacial mechanisms of catalysis inhibition that describe Co(DIM)-mediated NO3RR performance in complex electrolyte compositions. These mechanisms inform design principles for a novel reactive separations platform, electrocatalyst-in-a-box (ECaB), that exhibits the lowest reported energy consumption for purified ammonia production from a real wastewater (90.0 ± 2.7 kWh kg-N–1). This work demonstrates a use-informed design approach that iterates between mutually informative mechanistic insights and performance of electrochemical wastewater refining systems in complex aqueous streams.
Conversion of Alkyl Azides to Diazo Compounds and the Azide-Site Selectivity: One-Pot Phosphine-Mediated Transient Protection of Azido Groups and Deprotective Transformation to Diazo Groups
Authors: Tanimoto Hiroki , Adachi Ryo , Tanisawa Kodai , Tomohiro Takenori
Published: February 2024

A one-pot conversion of alkyl azides to diazo compounds is outlined. After azido group protection of α-azidocarbonyl compounds, treatment of the resulting phosphazides with silica gel in a wet solvent afforded α-diazo carbonyl products by azide-deprotective conversion. Competitive reactions of α-azido amides with alkyl and aryl azides demonstrate azide-site selectivity. Azide-site selective click functionalization by this one-pot sequence is also demonstrated with diazido compounds.
Photochemical Formation and Electronic Structure of an Alkane 𝜎-Complex from Time-Resolved Optical and X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
Authors: Jay Raphael , Coates Michael R. , Zhao Huan , Winghart Marc-Oliver , Han Peng , Wang Ru-Pan , Harich Jessica , Banerjee Ambar , Wikmark Hampus , Fondell Mattis , Nibbering Erik T. J. , Odelius Michael , Huse Nils , Wernet Philippe
Published: February 2024

C-H bond activation reactions with transition metals typically proceed via the formation of alkane 𝜎-complexes, where an alkane C-H 𝜎-bond binds to the metal. Due to the weak nature of metal-alkane bonds, 𝜎-complexes are challenging to characterize experimentally. Here, we photochemically prepare the model 𝜎-complex Cr(CO)5-alkane from Cr(CO)6 in octane solution and characterize the nature of its metal-ligand bonding interactions. Using femtosecond optical absorption spectroscopy, we find photo-induced CO dissociation from Cr(CO)6 to occur within the 100 fs time-resolution of the experiment. Rapid geminate recombination by a fraction of molecules is found to occur with a time constant of 150 fs. The formation of bare Cr(CO)5 in its singlet ground state is followed by complexation of an octane molecule from solution with a time constant of 8.2 ps. Picosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the Cr L-edge and O K-edge provides unique information on the electronic structure of the Cr(CO)5-alkane 𝜎-complex both from the metal and ligand perspectives. We find substantial destabilization of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital upon coordination of the C-H bond to the undercoordinated Cr center in the Cr(CO)5-alkane 𝜎-complex, accompanied with rehybridization between metal and ligand orbitals. Our study demonstrates the value of combining optical and X-ray spectroscopic methods as complementary tools to study the properties of alkane 𝜎-complexes as the decisive intermediates in C-H bond activation reactions.
Eliminating imaginary vibrational frequencies in quantum-chemical cluster models of enzymatic active sites
Authors: Bowling Paige , Dasgupta Saswata , Herbert John
Published: February 2024

In constructing finite models of enzyme active sites for use in quantum-chemical calculations, atoms at the periphery of the model system are often constrained to prevent structural collapse during geometry relaxation. A simple fixed-atom or ``coordinate lock'' approach is commonly employed but leads to undesirable artifacts including the appearance of small imaginary frequencies. These preclude the evaluation of finite-temperature free energy corrections, limiting thermochemical calculations to enthalpies only. Full-dimensional vibrational frequency calculations are possible by replacing the fixed-atom constraints with harmonic confining potentials, and here we compare that approach to an alternative strategy in which fixed-atom contributions to the Hessian are simply omitted. While that approach does eliminate imaginary frequencies, it tends to underestimate both the zero-point energy and the vibrational entropy, in addition to the artificial rigidity already introduced by fixed-atom constraints. Harmonic confining potentials eliminate imaginary frequencies and provide a flexible means to construct models that can be used in unconstrained geometry relaxations.
Interdiffusion-Enhanced Cation Exchange for HgSe and HgCdSe Nanocrystals with Infrared Bandgaps
Authors: Lee Wonseok , Smith Andrew
Published: February 2024

Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals based on CdSe have been precisely optimized for photonic applications in the visible spectrum, with modern products exhibiting structural uniformity, near 100% quantum yield, and linewidths narrower than 100 meV. Here we report homogeneous nanocrystals with tunable bandgaps in the infrared based on HgSe and Hg(x)Cd(1–x)Se alloys deriving from CdSe precursors. We find that Ag+ catalyzes cation interdiffusion to reduce the CdSe-HgSe alloying temperature from 250 °C to 80 °C. Together with ligands that modulate surface cation exchange rates, interdiffusion-enhanced Hg2+ exchange of diverse CdSe nanocrystals proceeds homogeneously and completely. The products retain sizes, shapes, and uniformity of the parent nanocrystals but exhibit enhanced absorption. After passivation with heteroepitaxial CdZnS shells, photoluminescence wavelength is tunable in the shortwave infrared by composition without changing size, with 80–91% quantum yield and linewidths near 100 meV. These materials may find applications in infrared photonic devices and infrared bioimaging.
The Purported Synthesis of "Holey Graphyne" Fails Replication
Authors: Desyatkin Victor , Bolding Claire , Rodionov Valentin
Published: February 2024

A recent article by Ryu, Lee and coworkers claims synthesis of "holey graphyne," a strained sp2/sp1 carbon lattice featuring a repeating dibenzo-1,5-cyclooctadiene-3,7-diyne motif. Here, we describe the replication of the key experiments from this Article. We did not observe the formation of "holey graphyne" under the reported conditions. Furthermore, we show that the claimed copper-mediated sp2/sp1 cross-coupling chemistry fails even for undemanding model substrates.
Double Hydrogen Atom Transfer Strategy for Catalytic Acceptorless Dehydrogenation of Cycloalkanes
Authors: Jagtap Rahul , Nishioka Yuki , Geddis Stephen , Irie Yu , Masaaki Fuki , Kobori Yasuhiro , Adachi Rintaro , Yamakata Akira , Mitsunuma Harunobu , Kanai Motomu
Published: February 2024

The advancement of an effective hydrogen liberation tech-nology from liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), such as cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane (MCH), holds significance in realizing a hydrogen-centric society. However, the attainment of homogeneous catalytic acceptorless dehydrogenation (CAD) characterized by elevated selectivity for thorough aromatization under mild conditions remains unrealized. In this study, a catalyst system, facilitated by a double hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) processes, has been devised for the CAD of inert cycloalkanes at ambient temperature under visible light irradiation. Through the synergistic utilization of tetrabutylammonium chloride (TBACl) and thiophosphoric acid (TPA) HAT catalysts, successful CAD with comprehensive aromatization has been accomplished with high functional group tolerance.
Study of Oxidative Stress Marker 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Authors: V Padeyappannavar Kiran , S Nikam Kiran , K Kulkarni Umesh , U Kulkarni Deepali , P Mishrikoti Harsh , S Naglikar Amarappa
Published: February 2024

Background and aim Renin-Angiotensin system has been implicated in pathological changes of organ damage through modulation of gene expression proliferation and inflammatory response. The aim of this study was to identify the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme ACE gene alleles with respect to treatment and effect in chronic kidney disease CKD patients. The objectives of the study were to determine the role of ACE gene allele in haemodialysis treatment of CKD and the effect of ACE gene on 8-hydroxy-2 -deoxyguanosine 8-OHdG level in CKD.Methods The patients available in the medicine department diagnosed with CKD for a period of 12-15 months were included in the study. The peripheral venous blood was used for DNA isolation as per the Quigen kit. The isolated DNA was amplified by polymerase chain reaction PCR using a primer for ACE gene as per the protocols defined previously. The PCR product was subjected to electrophoresis for detection of insertion and deletion. The venous blood was also subjected to 8-OHdG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ELISA assay for oxidative damage analysis.Results The mean plusmn SD values of ACE gene alleles subject to the number of haemodialysis were found to be 185.82 plusmn 131.69 in DD allele 339.33 plusmn 261.59 in II allele and 183.33 plusmn 182.93 in DI allele. The mean plusmn SD values of ACE gene alleles subject to serum 8-OHdG level were found to be 39.02 plusmn 29.5 in DD allele 15.74 plusmn 11.76 in II allele and 25.39 plusmn 23.66 in DI allele respectively.Conclusion The number of hemodialysis and oxidative stress marker level differences were statistically insignificant plt0.05 in patients with different ACE gene alleles.
Nipah Virus Outbreak
Authors: Shankar P.S.
Published: February 2024

Nipah virus a paramyxovirus belonging to Henipa family made its appearance in Malaysia and Singapore at the end of last century with clinical features varying from asymptomatic infection to fatal encephalitis. The infection was effectively controlled. Outbreaks of infection made their appearance in Bangladesh and India at the turn of the century. A total of four outbreaks of the infection were reported in Kerala in the last five years. World Health Organization found Nipah virus as one of the most dangerous emerging viruses due to its ability to spread from person-to-person high mortality and absence of any specific therapy and preventive vaccine.nbsp
Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oil kaffir lime
(Citrus hystrix DC) leaves from East Borneo
Authors: Naibaho N.M. , Safitri A.S.M. , Rudito  , Popang E.P. , Syauqi A. , Saragih B. , Amirta R. , Arung E.T.
Published: February 2024

Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) leaves are a versatile plant with high commercialization
potential. In the pharmaceutical industry, kaffir lime leaf essential oil is used to stimulate
appetite, as a cosmetic ingredient, and as an antibacterial agent. Although most studies
have concentrated on the essential oil of kaffir lime leaves, its components and biological
activities need to be considered based on the growing location. The chemical components
and biological activity of kaffir lime leaf essential oil are affected by differences in growth
location. This research was conducted to determine the chemical composition and
antibacterial activity of the essential oil of kaffir lime leaf essential oil from East Borneo.
Fresh and dried kaffir lime leaves were extracted by steam distillation method and
chemical compound analysis by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and
the antibacterial activity of essential oils was analyzed by disc diffusion method. There are
twenty-five compounds in the essential oil of fresh and dried kaffir lime leaves. The main
components of fresh kaffir lime leave essential oil were citronellal (77.29%), linalool
(4.88%), sabinene (4.83%), citronellol (3.41%), β-myrcene (1.23%), and citronellal
(74.09%), sabinene (5.54%), linalool (3.59%), citronellol (3.56%), caryophyllene (2.26%)
were the main components of the essential oil of dried kaffir lime leaves. The antibacterial
activity of essential oils against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25925 and Escherichia coli
ATCC 8733, with zones of inhibition of 21.75 and 19.17 mm, respectively. The minimum
inhibitory concentration on all antibacterial activities was 6.25 μL/mL. The presence of
strong antibacterial activity in dried and fresh kaffir lime leaf plant extracts was associated
with the presence of citronellal compounds found in essential oil kaffir lime leaves
Chronicle
Authors: Roth Herbert
Published: February 2024

Chronicle for November 1991 to February 1992
Reviews
Authors: Johnston Stewart
Published: February 2024

Review of The Nissan Enigma: Flexibility at Work in a Local Economy
Chronicle: March 1993 - June 1993
Authors: Roth Herbert
Published: February 2024

Chronicle covering March 1993 to June 1993
Reviews
Authors: Jones Marc T. , Fryer Glenda , McConnell Nathan
Published: February 2024

Reviews of Industry on the move: Causes and Consequences of International Relocation in the Manufacturing Industry, The Origins and Evolution of the Field of Industrial Relations in the United States, State and Economy in New Zealand: Oxford Readings in New Zealand Politics
Attitudes to Industrial Relations in Four New Zealand Industrial Groups
Authors: Inkson J.H. Kerr
Published: February 2024

While the attitudes of New Zealand trade unions and union officials to various aspects of industrial relations are consistently publicised, relatively little is known of the attitudes and opinions of rank-and file union members. The democratic structure of union organisations would lead one to expect a basic congruence between the policies and collective actions of unions, the public pronouncements of their elected officials, and the attitudes and wishes of their members. Yet public suspicion abounds that union off11cials are "unrepresentative", and do not genuinely reflect members' views: this suspicion is particularly strong when officials suggest that there are fundamental conflicts of interest between employers and employees, or when they take strong action in pursuit of demands. It is fanned by media coverage of industnal relations which stresses conflict and union militancy. The question of trade unionists' own attitudes is clearly important; these attitudes can both reflect and influence the conduct of bargaining process, and a knowledge of them can help both sides to pursue their objectives in a more realistic way.
Legislated Apathy: Industrial Relations in New Zealand Agriculture
Authors: Gill Howard
Published: February 2024

Farm workers are the largest group of unorganised employees in New Zealand; but the 20,000 career farm workers could form one of the nation's largest trade unions. The absence of trade unions in agriculture and the consonant lack of collective regulation of conditions of employment has had major consequences for employer-employee relations in the industry and is a major gap in New Zealand industrial relations. The Agricultural Workers Act 1977 provides, for the first time, conciliation and arbitration arrangements, but continues the long established bias against the development of viable farm worker organisations.
Reviews
Authors: Szakats A. , Jackson L.F. , Wilson Margaret A.
Published: February 2024

Review of Accident Compensation in New Zealand, The Economics of Work Accidents in New Zealand, Introduction to the Law of Employment
Reviews
Authors: Szakats A. , Davis Wendy , Howells John M. , Stephens Bob , Smith David F.
Published: February 2024

Review of Jurisdiction under the Industrial Relations Act 1973: Some Problems and Issues, Employment: Towards an Active Employment Policy, Labor in the American Economy, Strikes and Participation, Democracy in the Work Place,
Chronicle: October 1980 - February 1981
Authors: Scott Janet
Published: February 2024

Chronicle covering October 1980 - February 1981
From the History of Creation and Activity of the Ukrainian Camp Organizations in Wetzlar, Germany (1917 — early 1918)
Authors: Krotofil Maciej , Sribnyak Ihor , Yakovenko Natalia
Published: February 2024

The article reproduces the history of the creation and activity of several camp organizations in Wetzlar (Germany) during 1917 — the first months of 1918. Each of them (“Volya”, “I. Mazepa Association of Senior Barracks”, “Ukrainian Art”, “Farmer”, “Relief and Distribution Committee”) contributed to the process of social and national awareness of Ukrainian prisoners, primarily thanks to their involvement in the life of the general camp community. Having received primary education in the camp school, its students preferred to expand their knowledge, gained experience in community work, learned new standards of collegial solutions to their urgent problems in the camp dimension. In turn, this created a basis for the formation of their political worldview, which was characterized by a distinct Ukrainian centrism. Camp societies created for their members all opportunities for their own self-realization — in accordance with the natural or acquired inclinations of prisoners, helping them successfully overcome all the hardships of camp life. Community work became a real school of personal development for many camp inmates, instilling in them the foundations of democratic values and instilling in some of the prisoners a willingness to take up arms and defend the newly created Ukrainian People’s Republic in a duel with Bolshevik Moscow.
Position of State-Funded Students in Kharkiv University in the 19th and early 20th centuries
Authors: Sokolova Nataliia , Fialko Nataliia
Published: February 2024

The article highlights the peculiarities of professional training and life of Kharkiv University students who had the right to study at state expense. In the conditions of the dominance of elitist education, accessible to a limited circle of young people due to its high cost and social and religious discrimination, in the first half of the 19th century. The institution of state-funded students allowed talented young people to get a higher education and realize themselves in the scientific or bureaucratic field. In the future, a number of scholarships from state institutions and private individuals were introduced to financially support talented student youth. The use of general scientific principles of historicism and objectivity and the application of analytical, descriptive, comparative-historical methods made it possible to comprehensively study the conditions of study and the level of training of students who studied at public expense at Kharkiv University during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The research is conducted on the basis of a wide source historical base (legislative acts of the Russian Empire, internal documentation of the university and memoirs of graduates of the institution). The paper attempts to analyze and systematize the source base on the issue of providing benefits to students of Kharkiv University.It has been proven that in order to attract talented young people to study at the university, the institution of state-financed students who were fully supported by the state is being introduced. However, the introduction of strict rules for privileged students, the administration’s complete control over their lives did not contribute to the popularization of the status of state-funded student among young people. From the second half of the 19th century the institute of state-funded students was liquidated, instead the tradition of awarding scholarships was introduced. It should be emphasized that thanks to the efforts of patrons, the number of monetary awards constantly increased and was one of the largest among the universities of the Russian Empire. Strict requirements for candidates for monetary rewards contributed to improving the level of self-training of students.
İlahiyat Fakültesi Öğrencilerinde Ruminatif Düşünce İle Manevi İyilik Hali Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Ulu Mustafa
Published: February 2024

Bireyin karşılaştığı problem(ler)i çözebilmek için herhangi bir eylemde bulunmaksızın, hissettiği duygu ve problem(ler)in olası sebep-sonuçlarını sürekli olarak düşünmesi şeklinde karakterize edilen ruminatif düşünce, zihnin sağlıklı bir şekilde çalışmasını engelleyen ve böylece günlük hayatın akışına etki eden bir ruhsal durumdur. Manevi iyilik hali ise bireyin ahlak ve etik değerleri de dahil olmak üzere yaşamdaki anlam ve amaç duygusunu genişletmesini ifade etmektedir. Bu yönüyle manevi iyilik hali, sağlıklı yaşamın özü olarak kabul edilmektedir. Araştırmada birbirleri ile bağlantılı olduğu düşünülen her iki kavramın arasındaki ilişki, 2022-2023 yıllarında Erciyes Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesinde öğrenim gören 472 kişilik bir örneklem üzerinde incelenmektedir. Araştırmada Ingersoll (1995) tarafından geliştirilen ve Duyan ve ark. (2021) tarafından Türkçeleştirilen Manevi İyilik Hali Envanteri, Brinker ve Dozois (2009) tarafından geliştirilen ve Karatepe (2010) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlanan Ruminatif Düşünme Biçimi Ölçeği ile kişisel bilgi formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda katılımcıların %81’inin (n=382) ruminatif düşünceye oldukça eğilimli olduğu, Manevi İyilik Hali Envanteri açısından ortalamanın üzerinde bir puan aldıkları, Ruminatif Düşünce Biçimi Ölçeği açısından cinsiyetin anlamlı farklılaşmaya sebep olmadığı, ancak Manevi İyilik Hali Envanteri’nde cinsiyetler açısından kadınların lehine anlamlı bir farklılığın bulunduğu, sınıfın Ruminatif Düşünce Biçimi Ölçeği, Manevi İyilik Hali Envanteri ve Kutsallık, Anlam, Bağlantılılık, Umut ve Sahte İyilik boyutlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılaşma meydana getirdiği, ruminatif düşünce eğiliminin yaş ilerledikçe arttığı, her iki ölçek arasında negatif bir korelasyon olduğu, ayrıca Anlam, An merkezcilik, Gizem, Umut ve Manevi özgürlüğün ruminasyon üzerinde %19,5 oranında negatif bir etkiye sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir.
La construcción de un Yo autobiográfico en Todo cambió de Josías López Gómez
Authors: Ruiz Gómez Miguel
Published: February 2024

En el libro Todo cambió de Josías López Gómez está en juego la construcción del Yo a través de la memoria autobiográfica. Esta noción, al referirse a una “experiencia de vida” de cada sujeto en la investigación experimental, en la literatura la concibo como parte de una “experiencia estética” de configuración del sujeto narrativo a través del tiempo. En el relato literario, la memoria autobiográfica la analizo, por un lado, mediante elementos de la narratología que me permiten ver el movimiento del Yo discursivo en el tiempo y espacio textual; por otro lado, es necesario complementar la investigación con datos obtenidos a partir del contexto de producción de la obra y de entrevistas al autor para engarzar su experiencia de vida con algunos personajes que le permiten construir un nuevo sujeto narrativo a la luz de un sujeto ficticio que se piensa y cuestiona desde la modernidad.

Palabras clave: autoficción, memoria autobiográfica, narrativa del yo, cuento tseltal, identidades fronterizas.
Factores que afectan el desempeño de los equipos de aprendizaje en el aula
Authors: Rodríguez-Pérez Esmeralda Guadalupe , Rodríguez-Ramírez Karen , Mendoza-Gómez Joel
Published: February 2024

El trabajo en equipo en el aula es un método de aprendizaje altamente aplicado en las escuelas de negocios en la actualidad, debido a la presente necesidad de las empresas de equipos de trabajo eficientes que brinden resultados beneficiosos para las mismas. El desempeño de los equipos en el aula depende de diversos factores, este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la influencia que tienen las etapas teóricas del desarrollo de equipos, el cumplimiento de metas, la aplicación de reglas y la clasificación de equipos y grupos de trabajo en el desempeño tanto de tareas como afectivo de un grupo universitario de acuerdo a sus opiniones sobre la experiencia. Los resultados mostraron que el factor con mayor influencia en el desempeño es la clasificación de equipos y grupos de trabajo.
Mercadotecnia y comercialización en las pymes productoras de alimentos y bebidas artesanales en Mexicali
Authors: Miranda-Torres Jesús Pedro , Córdova-Ruiz Zulema , García-Cabrales Patricia Gabriela
Published: February 2024

En la sociedad actual, la creatividad y la necesidad llevan a detonar la creación de pymes que operan en diferentes sectores económicos. Esta oportunidad de emprendimiento se refleja en la población de Mexicali, BajaCalifornia, la cual aprovecha la producción del sectorprimario, transformando la materia prima en un productoterminado que comercializan y que sirve al consumo dela comunidad y del turismo en general. Estas oportunidades de emprendimiento llevaron a realizar esta investigación, la cual tiene por objetivo identificar como las pymesproductoras de alimentos artesanales utilizan las actividades de mercadotecnia al momento de comercializar. Lametodología aplicada tuvo un diseño no experimental,cuantitativo, transversal y descriptivo, utilizando un instrumento que generó resultados donde se puede encontrarque por poco más de la mitad de los empresarios tienenconocimiento en herramientas mercadológicas pero menos de esa mitad utiliza herramientas de mercadotecniaen la comercialización de sus productos.
Schizoaffective Disorder in an Individual with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS)
Authors: Yadwinder Chuhan , Nimrit Bath , Muhammad Ayub
Published: February 2024

Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS) is an autosomal dominant genetic syndrome caused by mutations in the ZEB2 gene. It is characterized by distinctive facial appearance, intellectual disability (ID), epilepsy, Hirschsprung disease (HSCR), and other congenital anomalies. The psychiatric symptoms, associated with MWS have rarely been reported. The following report highlights a case of schizoaffective disorder in a 24-year-old male with MWS and the challenges he encountered over his treatment course. After considering numerous diagnoses including bipolar disorder and psychosis secondary to a general medical condition, the patient was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Various trials consisting of atypical antipsychotics and mood stabilizers were unsuccessful in managing his symptoms. Eventually, the patient stabilized on a medication regimen consisting of clozapine 300 mg once daily, topiramate 75 mg twice per day, and lithium 1800 mg once daily. This case report documents co-occurrence of MWS and Schizoaffective disorder.
Spontaneous fractures in healthy postmenopausal women aged 55+ years in two health centers: Laquintinie Hospital and General Hospital, Douala, Cameroon
Authors: Aline BAMIA  , Rama Natacha SONGUE  , Andréa ADIOGO  , Sebastien OMBOTO  , Dieudonné Désiré ADIOGO
Published: February 2024

Background: Women in their old age are facing some health issues due to physiological changes. It was observed many cases of osteoporosis during menopause. At that stage of their life, women undergo ovaries atrophy caused by hormonal imbalance. Estrogen deficiency is a leading cause of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. That is why at menopause when its level drops women have fragile bones and are prone to fractures of many kinds. Fractures are associated with a high risk of morbidity which is why we aimed to identify and characterize the state of fractures in older women during menopause in our country. Method: A survey was performed at the orthopedic-traumatology and rheumatology unit of 2 different health centers: Laquintinie Hospital of Douala and Douala General Hospital (DGH). Files of postmenopausal women admitted for fracture were screened. The data were analyzed by SPSS and statistical significance was considered when P-value < 0.05. Results: 643 files of postmenopausal women admitted for fractures were analyzed. Results showed that 29% (186/643) of women at menopause aged above 55 years old had spontaneous fractures. The mean age was 71.89 years, ranging from 55 to 119 years. Falls and domestic accidents were the top two most represented causes (38.2 and 31.7 % respectively). Among those fractures, 70% happened after minimal trauma. The wrist was the favorite anatomical site for patients aged ranged between 55-64 years. As for UEF (Upper end of the femur) fracture, it increased in an age-related manner. Absence of trauma was observed the less in population aged between 55 and 64 years (11.5% ; P<0.001); and it was highest in women aged 85+ years (64%). Conclusion: Postmenopausal women in our population have disabilities due to spontaneous fractures which impact negatively their quality of life. We should spread awareness among women before they reach menopause to take suitable measures to reduce the incidence of fractures and related morbidity at a certain age.
Continuous improvement in information security: A review of lessons from superannuation cybersecurity uplift programs
Authors: Temitayo Oluwaseun Abrahams  , Oluwatoyin Ajoke Farayola  , Olukunle Oladipupo Amoo  , Benjamin Samson Ayinla  , Femi Osasona  , Akoh Atadoga
Published: February 2024

As organizations grapple with the escalating threat landscape in the digital age, the imperative for continuous improvement in information security has become paramount. This paper presents a comprehensive review of lessons learned from superannuation cybersecurity uplift programs, shedding light on the strategies, challenges, and successes encountered in the pursuit of enhanced information security. The study delves into the unique context of superannuation, where the safeguarding of sensitive financial and personal data is of utmost importance. By examining the evolution of cybersecurity uplift programs within this sector, the research identifies key factors that contribute to the success or failure of continuous improvement initiatives. These factors encompass technological advancements, regulatory compliance, organizational culture, and the dynamic nature of cyber threats. Through an analysis of real-world case studies and best practices, this paper synthesizes actionable insights for information security professionals seeking to fortify their defense mechanisms. The findings underscore the importance of adaptive strategies that evolve alongside emerging threats, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that integrates people, processes, and technology. Furthermore, the review highlights the role of collaborative efforts within the industry, emphasizing the sharing of threat intelligence and collaborative learning as essential components of a resilient cybersecurity ecosystem. The paper concludes with a set of recommendations to guide organizations in the ongoing journey of continuous improvement, offering a roadmap for fortifying information security defenses in the face of evolving cyber risks.
Mitigation and adaptation of local organization to achieve food security: Case of traditional irrigation system in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Gede Sedana
Published: February 2024

Climate change has affected the agricultural sector, particularly the food crop cultivated on rice fields. Subak as a local farmers organization is always expected to have important role to to improve rice farming practices and increase its productivity. The changes of rainfall and rain patterns happened in Bali should be anticipated by the subak through the mitigation and adaptation efforts to prevent the failure of harvest, and ensure better production. The aims of this study were to describe subaks activities and its problem, and the adaptation and mitigation efforts for achieving food security. The study was purposively conducted in 14 subaks which obtained irrigation water from the Buleleng River, Bali Province. A total of 140 farmers were selected as samples by using non-proportional sampling technique. Primary data and secondary data were collected using survey, direct observation, and FGD. Data collected were analyzed by a qualitative descriptive method. The results indicate that subaks have some problems, such as water availability, competition of water among the users, and rice field conversion. The efforts of adaptation and mitigation comprise the changes in cropping patterns and planting schedules, borrowing water between subak members, and forming a subaks federation to increase rice productivity and achieve food security programs. The government should provide useful weather information for farmers regarding water availability, make a digital map of forest, regulations, and law enforcement.
Study of some fertility characteristics of soils with different agricultural uses in the Aqra Region/Duhok
Authors: Shaymaa Abdulkareem Khudher  , Khaled A. Alkhaled
Published: February 2024

A study was conducted in the Aqra region to investigate the fertility characteristics of soils with different agricultural uses. The study included (40) sites, representing surface soils (0-30 cm). Soil samples were transported to the laboratory for physical and chemical analyses. The results showed that the majority of the studied soils were heavy soils with clayey texture (C) to clay loam texture (CL) and sandy clay loam texture (SCL). The pH values were mostly neutral in specific sites and slightly alkaline in most of the studied sites, Nitrogen values ranged between (6.27 – 43.90) ppm. Phosphorus values ranged between (1.05– 30.56) ppm, and it is natural for phosphorus dissolution to decrease due to plant absorption, adsorption, and fixation over time. This indicates a significant consumption of phosphorus in the soil, possibly attributed to elevated temperatures at the end of the season and reduced irrigation operations before harvest, leading to decreased phosphorus dissolution and increased fixation. The ratios of N in Kriging ranged between (27.44 - 32.61) represented the majority of the studied area, while he P for the first five categories ranged through the program between (1.05-9.70). and K for rest of study sites had low and variable values, as they appeared in red and light yellow, and their values ranged between (190 - 374).
Reviewing business analytics in healthcare management: USA and African perspectives
Authors: Israel Osejie Okoduwa  , Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun  , Kehinde Feranmi Awonuga  , Bankole Ibrahim Ashiwaju  , Jane Osareme Ogugua
Published: February 2024

This comprehensive review explores the application and impact of business analytics in healthcare management, focusing on the distinctive perspectives of the United States and Africa. In an era where data-driven decision-making is paramount, healthcare organizations globally are increasingly turning to business analytics to enhance efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and optimize resource allocation. The review begins by examining the state of business analytics in healthcare management within the United States, a pioneer in adopting advanced analytics solutions. The analysis encompasses the utilization of predictive modeling, data mining, and artificial intelligence to streamline operations, enhance clinical decision-making, and improve patient care. Case studies and success stories from leading healthcare institutions in the USA illustrate the transformative power of business analytics in areas such as patient risk stratification, resource optimization, and population health management. Contrastingly, the review delves into the unique challenges and opportunities that characterize the adoption of business analytics in healthcare across the African continent. Despite facing resource constraints and varying levels of technological infrastructure, African nations are increasingly recognizing the potential of analytics to address pressing healthcare challenges. The discussion encompasses initiatives and collaborations aimed at leveraging data analytics to improve healthcare delivery, disease surveillance, and resource management in the African context. The comparative analysis between the USA and Africa highlights the diversity of approaches and contexts in implementing business analytics in healthcare management. Factors such as data accessibility, infrastructure development, and cultural considerations emerge as critical determinants shaping the successful integration of analytics tools in healthcare decision-making. The review underscores the pivotal role of business analytics in reshaping healthcare management practices, while acknowledging the need for tailored strategies that align with the specific challenges and opportunities inherent in the USA and African healthcare landscapes. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare administrators, and researchers seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare analytics on both a global and regional scale.