bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bibliographic review on hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis in white shrimp penaeus vannamei: a current emerging disease
Authors: González Salas Raúl , Vidal del Río Mildre Mercedes , Medina Valencia Marco Paul , Jaramillo López Matías Gabriel
Published: April 2024

Aquaculture plays a key role in meeting the growing global demand for food, and shrimp farming in particular plays an important role in the global economy and food security. However, the industry faces formidable challenges, mainly attributed to disease outbreaks. The objective of this review was to reflect on hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis, taxonomy, biological cycle, transmission and diagnosis as an emerging pathology that affects the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. A descriptive bibliographic review study was carried out, with a qualitative and exploratory approach, through the search of scientific articles, books and government documents relevant to the topic of shrimp farming and hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis (HPM). The microsporidium parasite Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei infects the hepatopancreas of its host and causes hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis, a condition that has been associated with slow animal growth and large economic losses. This review addresses the biology and pathophysiology of this disease, the dynamics of transmission and infection by this pathogenic agent and practical control measures that are being applied to limit its negative impact on shrimp farming
Interpretation of oral anticoagulants in oral surgery management through PRISMA 2020 literature review
Authors: Ortiz González Johanna Leticia , Samaniego Haro Daniel Alexander , Llerena Mayorga Luis Patricio
Published: April 2024

The number of patients undergoing oral anticoagulant treatment who require dental procedures has increased in Latin America over the last few years. These patients present a higher risk of bleeding during oral surgery, thus requiring special handling during the surgery to prevent complications. Oral anticoagulants include vitamin K antagonists and direct-acting anticoagulants. The study's aim was to interpret oral anticoagulants in the management of oral surgery through a PRISMA 2020 bibliographic review. A systematic search was conducted in certified academic databases, including PubMed, SCOPUS, Scielo, and Google Scholar, using the keywords "oral anticoagulants" and "oral surgery" for studies published in English, Spanish, and Portuguese between 2016 and 2023. Ten articles were selected for the review, determining that patients on oral anticoagulants can undergo dental procedures without interrupting or altering the anticoagulant regimen with the respective local hemostatic measures to minimize the risk of bleeding during and after the intervention. It was concluded that it is of great importance to carefully evaluate each patient before any oral procedure and highlighted the importance of following clinical practice guidelines for the management of anticoagulated patients requiring oral surgical procedures, and to discuss the risks and benefits of intervening in the anticoagulant therapy with the patient. Furthermore, communication between the dentist and the treating physician is recommended to ensure proper management of the anticoagulant therapy
Composición química y actividad nefroprotectora de extractos hidroalcohólicos de hojas y rizomas de Smilax purhampuy R. del Ecuador
Authors: Soledispa Cañarte Pilar A. , Mangas Marín Raisa , Sarmiento Tomalá Glenda M. , Manzano Santana Patricia I. , Choez Guaranda Iván A , Zavala Soledispa Byron E.
Published: April 2024

Las especies del género Smilax son una fuente vital de compuestos potencialmente útiles que pueden ser eficaces como agentes nefroprotectores, pero hay poca evidencia científica que respalde tales afirmaciones. Analizar la composición química y actividad nefroprotectora de extractos hidroalcohólicos de hojas y rizomas de Smilax purhampuy. Los extractos hidroalcohólicos se elaboraron mediante maceración y se analizaron mediante cromatografía de gases-espectrometría de masas (GC-MS). El modelo de nefrotoxicidad inducida por gentamicina se probó en ratas Wistar a una dosis de 80 mg/kg por vía intraperitoneal y los extractos se administraron por vía oral a dosis de 100, 200 y 400 mg/kg. Se cuantificaron la creatinina y la urea séricas y se realizaron observaciones histopatológicas de los riñones. En el extracto de hojas se identificaron 33 compuestos, donde la mayoría fueron ácido palmítico, linoleico y linolénico. En el extracto de rizomas se reconocieron 23 fitoconstituyentes, predominantemente ácido esteárico, dihidrocorinanteina y ácido palmítico. Se evidenció una disminución significativa en el nivel de creatinina y urea en los grupos protegidos con extractos de hojas y rizomas con respecto al grupo de gentamicina en relación directa con la dosis de los extractos. Se observaron cambios histopatológicos renales en el grupo de gentamicina, mientras que los grupos que recibieron los extractos disminuyeron la gravedad del daño. Los resultados indican que Smilax purhampuy tiene un papel potencial en la mejora del daño renal inducido por gentamicina, proporcionando los primeros hallazgos sobre su actividad nefroprotectora.
Cancer situation in Latin America and its public policies
Authors: Salazar-Matos Percy , Verástegui-López William Pedro , Fernández-Campos Wilder Abel , Zárate-Ruiz Gustavo Ernesto , Medina-Sotelo Cristian Gumercindo
Published: April 2024

Introduction: cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean presents a worrisome growth, with forecasts of increased incidence and mortality. Factors such as population aging, changes in lifestyles, and inequalities in access to medical care complicate its management. Prevention, early detection and adequate treatment are essential, requiring effective public policies and concerted action among various social and health actors.
Methodology: a literature review focused on the situation of cancer in Latin America, examining the implementation of public policies in the region. Documents published since 2019, in three languages, were reviewed, identifying practices and lessons learned in the prevention and early detection of cancer, mainly breast cancer.
Results: Latin America faces an increasing cancer burden due to demographic, epidemiological and lifestyle factors. Prevention and early detection efforts vary significantly across the region, with some countries implementing national cancer plans. However, significant challenges exist in financing, equitable access to health services, and comprehensive care.
Conclusions: it is crucial to develop comprehensive public policies that address the social determinants of health, promote healthy lifestyles, and ensure equitable access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services. The participation of all sectors of society, including citizens, is fundamental for effective cancer management in the region. The implementation of evidence-based programs and the strengthening of health systems are essential to address this public health challenge
Viewpoint: Isn't it time we gave proper consideration to snow loads?
Authors: Macartney Stewart
Published: April 2024

With the UK hit by snowfall again, Stewart Macartney responds to a recent Viewpoint and calls for the Eurocodes to be revised to avoid snow loads being underestimated.
Contributing Factors of Employee Performance
Authors: Purnamasari Anggun , Millah Alimul , Kartono Kartono
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine how training and career development affect employee performance. Quantitative approaches are employed in this study. using methods for gathering data such as interviews and questionnaires. The study included 67 workers from the Director General of Sea Transportation as respondents. Multiple linear regression is the analytical technique employed, and the regression coefficient values are y =6,704+0.467x1 + 0.746x2. The research hypothesis test results indicate that employee performance of Director General of Sea Transportation is influenced by training and career development either in part or entirely at once
Avances en Cirugía Plástica
Authors: Granados Flores Alexis Andrei , Méndez Medina Andrés Alfonso , Duarte Gómez Ricardo José , Tena Cardona Andres Esteban , Rey Mora Maylin Roxana
Published: April 2024

El libro se estructura de manera sistemática, abordando una amplia gama de temas relevantes en cirugía plástica, desde los fundamentos anatómicos hasta las técnicas quirúrgicas más avanzadas. Cada capítulo está meticulosamente organizado para proporcionar una comprensión completa de los procedimientos descritos, con ilustraciones detalladas y casos clínicos que enriquecen la experiencia de aprendizaje. Uno de los aspectos más destacados de esta obra es su enfoque multidisciplinario. Además de cubrir los aspectos puramente quirúrgicos, se exploran las implicaciones psicológicas y éticas de la cirugía plástica, así como su integración con otras especialidades médicas. Este enfoque integral no solo enriquece el contenido del libro, sino que también refleja la realidad contemporánea de la práctica médica, donde la colaboración interdisciplinaria es esencial para brindar la mejor atención al paciente.
Optimizing Vermicomposting Methods Involves Improving Efficiency, Maximizing Nutrient Retention and Minimizing Environmental Impacts: A Review
Authors: Rao Abhishek Govind , Singh D.P. , Yadav Atul Kumar
Published: April 2024

Vermicomposting is a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to organic waste management and fertilizer production. Earthworms are fundamental to the delivery of a range of soil ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling and water management, which in turn affects crop development and yield.In fact, one study states the presence of earthworms in soils can increase crop yields by an average of 25% and total crop biomass by 21%. Comparing the production efficiency between the upper pit and windrow method for vermicomposting involves considering several factors including processing capacity, labor requirements, processing time, and resource utilization.
Assessment of Carapace Dimensions, Condition Factor and Sex Ratio of Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758), Along the Mangaluru Coast, Karnataka, India
Authors: Anjum N.M. , Somashekara S.R. , Sheethal K. U. , Suryawanshi U.A. , Anjanayappa H. N. , Shelke S. T. , Telvekar P.A. , Pathan J. G. K.
Published: April 2024

The research examined the correlations between width-weight and length-width relationships in Portunus pelagicus along the Mangaluru coast in Karnataka, India. A total of 607 specimens were collected fortnightly from the Mangaluru fish landing centre from January to December 2022, of which 327 were males and 280 were females. The relationship between weight and carapace width for both sexes was determined as y = 2.8661x - 1.0413, with an R-squared value of 0.7252. Conversely, the relationship between carapace length and weight for both sexes yielded the equation y = 2.9571x - 0.1628, with an R-squared value of 0.7449.  By using the Chi-square analyses, the male and female ratio was compared. The sex ratio of P. pelagicus was found to be 1:0.88 (Male: Female), showing no significant deviation from the anticipated ratio of 1:1. The condition factor varied between 0.9933 to 1.0427 for males and 1.0047 to 1.0658 for females, exhibiting a range in physiological status across the sexes.
Rising Together in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Maine Sea Grant College Program, Kaczor Keri , Alegado Rosanna , Hintzen Katy , Ching Lauren , Lieberman Michael , Chang Sandra , Nakano Eileen , Sy Angela , Horio David , Tam Kaeo , Nerurkar Vivek , Smyth Ashley , Collins Angela , Fallon Kathleen , Focazio Paul , Kreisler Samantha
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic created a socioeconomic shock that heavily impacted coastal and Great Lakes communities. In response, the NOAA National Sea Grant Program tailored efforts to meet local and regional needs, with an emphasis on research, extension, and education. This paper presents an overview of four projects that illustrate Sea Grant’s priorities in action and how Sea Grant was able to respond collaboratively to the pressing needs of coastal communities and economies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case studies also demonstrate how Sea Grant provides expertise to protect and restore coastal ecosystems, supports resilient communities and economies, promotes sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, enables an environmentally literate public, and bolsters a skilled workforce that serves the needs of coastal communities and ecosystems. They also demonstrate how these experiences made coastal communities and Sea Grant more resilient to unexpected disruptions in the long term, and how these efforts shaped Sea Grant and who it serves in times of crisis and beyond.
β-b-REGULARITY IN FUZZY SETTING
Authors: Bhattacharyya Anjana
Published: April 2024

This paper deals with a new type of fuzzy open-like set, viz., fuzzy β-b-open set, the class of which is strictly larger than that of fuzzy open set as well as fuzzy preopen set [11], fuzzy semiopen set [1], fuzzy α-open set [4] and fuzzy β-open set [6]. However, three different types of fuzzy continuous-like functions are introduced and studied and also the mutual relationships of these functions are established. Afterwards, two new types of separation axioms and a new type of compactness are introduced and studied. It is shown that in a fuzzy β-b-regular space, fuzzy β-b-open set coincides with fuzzy open set. In the last section some applications of the functions defined here are established.
NEW SORT OF NEIGHBOURHOOD AND DERIVED SETS IN MILLI TOPOLOGICAL SPACES
Authors: Ittanagi Basavaraj M , Thivagar M. Lellis , John Sunil Jacob , Jafari Saeid , C Chetana
Published: April 2024

This manuscript aims to define several models in milli topological spaces. This approach extends the scope of applications in topology. Firstly, we generate a new class of milli neighbourhood of a point, milli neighbourhood of a set
A NEWCLASS OF TAN-G FAMILY OF DISTRIBUTIONS WITH PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS
Authors: Kumar Pankaj , Sapkota Laxmi Prasad , Kumar Vijay
Published: April 2024

This research article is dedicated to the exploration of a novel family of distributions that is based on a tangent transformation. The new class of distributions, which we have named the new class tan-G (NCT-G) family, has been developed using the ratio of the cumulative distribution function (CDF) G(x) and 1+G(x) of a baseline distribution. We provide an overview of the general properties of this family of distributions. To demonstrate the applicability of the NCT-G family, we have utilized the inverse Weibull distribution as a baseline and introduced a new member of the suggested family. This new distribution exhibits a reverse-J, increasing, or inverted bathtub-shaped hazard function. We have also explored some statistical properties of this distribution, as well as its associated parameters estimated through maximum likelihood estimation (MLE). To evaluate the accuracy of the estimation procedure, we have conducted a Monte Carlo simulation. We found that even for small sample sizes, biases and mean square errors decrease as the sample size increases. Additionally, we have applied the NCT-IW distribution to two real data sets. By using model selection criteria and goodness of fit test statistics, we empirically proved that our suggested model outperforms other existing models, most of which have a greater number of parameters.
COST INVENTORY MODEL CONSIDERING THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS IN THE MARKET
Authors: Soni Neha , Duraphe Sushma , Modi Geeta
Published: April 2024

In this paper, an inventory models has been developed for introducing a new product in the market involving different costs. The demand is assumed as exponentially increasing and production is demand dependent. This proposed model a constant amount was invested for the advertisement to increase demand for new products. A mathematical model is developed by using differential equations. The objective of this model is to find the total cost and to minimize the total cost. The model is illustrated by numerical examples and sensitivity analysis of optimal solution with respect to parameters.
Die Wahl des Oberbürgermeisters der Stadt Kassel vom 12. und 26. März 2023: Der Kampf zweier Sozialdemokraten und eine Stichwahl gegen sich selbst
Authors: Klein Markus , Kühling Christoph , Springer Frederik
Published: April 2024

The election of the mayor of the city of Kassel in March 2023 was special in two respects: firstly, in the first round of voting, a candidate from the SPD ran against the incumbent mayor, who was also a member of the SPD but was running as an independent candidate . Secondly, the incumbent withdrew his candidacy after the first round, in which he had received the most votes . As a result, only the second-placed candidate from the first round was left in the run-off . On the basis of a survey of the population of Kassel and the official election statistics, it can be shown that the mayor was able to benefit from a strong incumbency bonus in the first round . The fact that the SPD withdrew its support did him little harm . The second ballot changed its character due to the incumbent not standing . Failure to secure a majority of votes for the remaining candidate would have meant new elections . For many voters, this raised the question of the desirability of new elections . In the run-off election, a majority in favor of the remaining Green candidate was ultimately only achieved because some voters wanted to avoid new elections .
Zukunftsfähigkeit durch Resilienz – eine deutsch-nordisch-baltische Perspektive
Authors: Trebeljahr Leonie Kristina
Published: April 2024

The changed geostrategic situation of the European Union (EU) since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is particularly evident in the Baltic Sea region due to its geographical proximity and shared history with Russia. After years of enlargement fatigue, member states now see EU enlargement as a geopolitical imperative and are discussing the need for prior institutional reform. In addition, the EU and its member states must confront growing hybrid threats in the form of disinformation and economic dependency. In order to ensure the EU's ability to act in the current geopolitical environment, a European “Zeitenwende” must strengthen the rule of law, democracy and economic security.
Die Parlamentswahlen in Polen 2023 – innenpolitische Beobachtungen und außenpolitische Implikationen
Authors: Prawda Marek
Published: April 2024

This text is an attempt to read the election results in Poland on 15 October 2023 as a symptom of deeper changes in society. The author defends the thesis that democratic and liberal attitudes, supressed but still present in society, have been unblocked. The expectations of extremely mobilized voters will be a challenge for the new government. Then, the elections were analysed against the background of trends in European politics. In Poland, it turned out that you can also win unfair elections. It is also possible to oppose the general wave of populism. Finally, the author presents the possible effects of the political change in Poland on the situation in the European Union and on Polish-German relations. Polish politics is faced with the task of demonstrating “European indispensability” in the Union, which is turning from a factory of rules into a community of fate.
Anästhesiepflege 2.0
Authors: Némedi Csaba
Published: April 2024

The author, Csaba Némedi, who can look back on many years of experience in surgical anaesthesia nursing, discusses the necessary further development and professionalisation of this internationally heterogeneous occupational field. Among other things, his article focuses on the competence framework and the status of Austrian anaesthesia care, as well as the importance of evidence-based, internationally comparable training models. His future-oriented solutions are not only relevant for anaesthesia care, but are also transferable to other areas of health care and nursing.The process of professionalising health care and nursing in Austria has always been regressive.
In diem addictio
Authors: Ngouah-Ngally Guillaume
Published: April 2024

Even in ancient Rome, contracts were modified by side agreements such as the "in diem addictio". This allowed the seller to close the contract with a third party instead of the first buyer within a certain period of time if a better offer was made. But what was a better offer? A higher price? A more solvent counterparty? And who owned the object of purchase during the waiting period? Who, for example, had the right to the fruit grown on a field that had been sold? The author explores these and other complex legal issues, and examines the diverse thoughts of classical jurists on this forerunner of the modern legal contract.
Microplastic Occurrences in Freshwater Fish of Bangladesh
Authors: Toha Mohammad , Sikder Sadia , Mostafizur Rahman Md. , Iftakharul Muhib Md.
Published: April 2024

Over the years, there has been widespread detection of microplastics (MPs) in unacceptable concentrations, which has increased the susceptibility of our environment to emergent pollutants. Bangladesh has produced tremendous plastic over the past four decades due to its accelerated population growth, urbanization, and cost-effectiveness. This plastic undergoes a process of degradation, which gives rise to the problem of MPs. Although over the last 7 years, a significant number of MP studies have been conducted in Bangladesh, MP contamination in freshwater fish-related studies was first conducted in 2021. Comprehensive studies of MP contamination in freshwater fish have yet to be explored entirely in Bangladesh. However, MP contamination in freshwater fish has a devastating impact on the gut health, immunity, and increase in the risk of developing diseases. Hence, this book chapter seeks to provide an up-to-date account of MP contamination in Bangladesh’s freshwater fish by synthesizing prior research. Furthermore, this chapter will explore MPs origins, distribution patterns, destiny, and transit in freshwater fish populations. This study is significant because it contributes to the increasing knowledge regarding MP pollution in freshwater ecosystems, which is particularly crucial in regions such as Bangladesh, which rely significantly on freshwater resources.
How Can We Raise Strategic Dictionary Use in the Classroom: The Effect of a Dictionary Awareness Program on Dictionary Use Strategies
Authors: Gavriilidou Zoe , Markos Angelos , Konstantinidou Evanthia
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the impact of an explicit and integrated dictionary awareness program on primary school pupils' dictionary use strategies. The survey involved a total of 150 participants, aged 10–12 years old, from mainstream and intercultural schools. Data was collected before and after the implementation of the program using the Strategy Inventory for Dictionary Use (SIDU), a reliable and validated self-report tool that accurately profiles paper dictionary users' reported use in real-life contexts (Gavriilidou 2013). The dictionary awareness program consisted of targeted activities and was implemented to a group of 75 students, including 50 from mainstream schools and 25 from an intercultural school. The findings suggest that there is a lack of dictionary culture among students attending Greek schools, as evidenced by the moderate strategic use of dictionaries and the incomplete integration of dictionaries as reference tools in the educational process. Additionally, the comparison of the percentage of each strategy category before and after the implementation of the program showed a significant effect of the program on all categories of Dictionary Use Strategies (DUS) employed by the experimental group. This study contributes to the discussion of the "teachability" of dictionary use strategies by highlighting the effectiveness of dictionary awareness programs in promoting a dictionary culture. Keywords: dictionary use strategies, dictionary awareness program, explicit and integrated strategy instruction, dictionary culture, CALLA, strategy based instruction, look up strategies, lemmatisation strategies
Making Lexicography Sustainable: Using ChatGPT and Reusing Data for Lexicographic Purposes
Authors: Fuertes-Olivera Pedro A.
Published: April 2024

In 2014, the International Centre for Lexicography, a research group at Valladolid signed a contract with Ordbogen A/S (a Danish language technology company) and the University of Valladolid for developing a lexicographic project, the so-called Diccionarios Valladolid-UVa (Fuertes-Olivera 2019, 2022a, 2022b; Fuertes-Olivera et al. 2018; Tarp and Fuertes-Olivera 2016). Each partner gave around €180,000 (the International Centre for Lexicography's contribution came from several research projects funded by the Spanish Research Agency), to be employed in the design and construction of Spanish dictionaries (in particular, a general dictionary of Spanish, a Spanish dictionary of accounting, a bilingual Spanish–English/English–Spanish dictionary and a bilingual Spanish–English/English–Spanish accounting dictionary). The above project has pro­duced several results, with the recent publication of the Diccionario Digital del Español (DIDES) its most relevant result (https://diesgital.com). Within the framework of these projects, this paper offers a general introduction of the project (Section 1), refers to the concept of sustainable lexicography (Section 2), indicates that sustainability lexicography implies a better understanding of lexico­graphic data (Section 3), and increasing lexicographic productivity, e.g., by crafting definitions for AI translations (Section 4) and using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT in the day-to-day lexi­cographic work. Keywords: ChatGPT, DeepL Translate, DICCIONARIOS VALLADOLID-UVA, lexi­co­graphic productivity, sustainable lexicography, public funding, gen­era­tive AI
Abrakadabra, iudicium duplex! Aneb o náhradě nákladů řízení o zrušení a vypořádání spoluvlastnictví
Authors: Lavický Petr , Dobrovolná Eva , Dvořák Bohumil , Pulkrábek Zdeněk
Published: April 2024

Ústavní soud se ve stanovisku Pl. ÚS-st. 59/23 zabýval rozhodováním o náhradě nákladů řízení o zrušení a vypořádání spoluvlastnictví. Dospěl k závěru, že zásada úspěchu ve věci se uplatní jenom v případě zamítnutí žaloby. Jinak se má procesní úspěch účastníků považovat za stejný a náhrada nákladů řízení nemá být přiznána žádnému z nich, a to podle § 142 odst. 2 OSŘ. Výjimečné přiznání náhrady nákladů řízení by mohlo být odůvodněno konkrétními okolnostmi věci; pak by mohla být náhrada nákladů řízení přiznána podle § 142 odst. 3 OSŘ. Ze stanoviska rovněž vyplývá, že tento závěr má platit také pro řízení o oddělení ze spoluvlastnictví a pro řízení o vypořádání společného jmění manželů.Učiněné závěry a argumenty k nim vedoucí – z nichž ten stěžejní a mnohokrát ve stanovisku opakovaný poukazuje na to, že řízení má povahu iudicii duplicis – jsou hrubě nesprávné až matoucí a spočívají na nepochopení některých pojmů či institutů procesního práva, popř. na vztahu práva procesního a hmotného. Nepokládáme za zbytečné na tyto nedostatky poukázat, přestože Ústavní soud již své mínění vyslovil. Doufáme, že Ústavní soud v zájmu přesvědčivosti svých nálezů buď uzná opodstatněnost naší argumentace a svůj názor změní, nebo námi předkládané argumenty korektně vyvrátí.
Analysis of the evolution of stress testing for financial institutions
Authors: Шаповалова С.С.
Published: April 2024

целью исследования является анализ эволюции стресс-тестирования, проводимого для проверки устойчивости отдельного банка или всего банковского сектора к неблагоприятным непредвиденным событиям. Методы: в качестве методов в представленном исследовании используются разнообразные источники информации, а также анализ полученных сведений. Результаты (Findings): тесты на платежеспособность помогают оценить планирование капитала и достаточность капитала банков, тем самым снижая вероятность банкротства и краха финансовых институтов. Кроме того, они помогают оценить способность банка сбалансировать приток и отток денежных средств в стрессовом сценарии. Исследование сосредоточено на исторической эволюции процесса стресс-тестирования и сравнении методологии исторических стресс-тестов EBA, CCAR, SCAP. В статье также объясняются проблемы при разработке сценариев стресс-тестирования, включая проблему согласованности моделирования факторов риска. В работе рассмотрены особенности дополнения микропруденциального стресс-тестирования макропруденциальным и важность интегрированных платформ. Выводы: результаты данного исследования позволят подчеркнуть актуальность данного метода и будут способствовать расширению охвата применения стресс-тестирования, которое, в свою очередь, повысит устойчивость финансовых институтов в целом.

the purpose of the study is to analyze the evolution of stress testing conducted to verify the resilience of an individual bank or the entire banking sector to adverse unforeseen events. Methods: various sources of information are used as methods in the presented study, as well as an analysis of the information obtained. Findings: Solvency tests help to assess capital planning and capital adequacy of banks, thereby reducing the likelihood of bankruptcy and collapse of financial institutions. In addition, they help assess the bank's ability to balance cash inflows and outflows in a stressful scenario. The research focuses on the historical evolution of the stress testing process and the comparison of the methodology of historical stress tests EBA, CCAR, SCAP. The article also explains the problems in developing stress testing scenarios, including the problem of consistency in modeling risk factors. The paper considers the features of supplementing microprudential stress testing with macroprudential and the importance of integrated platforms. Conclusions: the results of this study will highlight the relevance of this method and will contribute to expanding the scope of stress testing, which, in turn, will increase the stability of financial institutions as a whole.
Problems of increasing the competitiveness of modern expert organizations in the field of forensic auditing activities
Authors: Бегляров М.А.
Published: April 2024

цель данной статьи направлена на выявление ключевых проблем, влияющих на повышение конкурентоспособности современных экспертных организаций в сфере деятельности судебного аудита повышения. Выявлены факторы, существенно ограничивающие эффективность аудита. Выделены особенности деятельности судебного аудита, определяющие уровень конкурентоспособности экспертных организаций. Показано, что конкурентоспособность современных экспертных организаций в сфере деятельности судебного аудита зависит не только от субъектов, ответственных за аудит, то есть, конкретных людей, участвующих в нем и экспертных организаций (рассматриваемых в целом), но и от клиентов (аудируемых субъектов) и внешних условий (окружающая среда). Обосновано, что для повышения конкурентоспособности наибольшее значение должно придаваться качеству судебного аудита, формируемому самими аудиторами, а именно их компетентности и отношению, которое они демонстрируют к экспертизе и клиенту.

the purpose of this article is aimed at studying the key problems affecting the increase in the competitiveness of modern expert organizations in the field of forensic audit activities. The methodology includes a review of scientific literature, which is supplemented by brief studies of audit “failures” and their causes, which made it possible to identify factors that significantly limit the effectiveness of the audit. To the results of the study: the features of forensic audit activities that determine the level of competitiveness of expert organizations are highlighted. It is shown that the competitiveness of modern expert organizations in the field of forensic auditing depends not only on the subjects responsible for the audit, that is, specific people participating in it and expert organizations (considered as a whole), but also on clients (audited entities) and external conditions (environment); it is justified that in order to increase competitiveness, the greatest importance should be given to factors formed by the auditors themselves, namely their competence and the attitude they demonstrate towards the expertise and the client. The analysis of the literature on this topic, carried out for the purposes of this article, can become a starting point for conducting similar studies in Russian conditions.
Exploring the potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) to increase financial accessibility: overview study
Authors: Бекбулатова А.С.
Published: April 2024

в то время как искусственный интеллект готов изменить то, как мы живем, учимся и работаем, слияние технологий искусственного интеллекта и блокчейна изменит глобальную финансовую экосистему. DeFi продолжает разрушать традиционные финансы, он предоставляет огромные возможности для финансовой доступности и инноваций. Однако для устойчивого роста необходимо решать проблемы, связанные с регулированием, безопасностью и масштабируемостью. Оставаясь в курсе последних тенденций и активно участвуя в экосистеме DeFi, частные лица и организации могут внести свой вклад в формирование будущего финансов. Финансовая индустрия изучает возможность его использования для замены дорогостоящих и неэффективных платежных систем, а также может трансформировать цепочки поставок в сочетании с Интернетом вещей и искусственным интеллектом. Кроме того, блокчейн может облегчить практическое использование смарт-контрактов и цифровых удостоверений. Тем не менее, все еще остаются вопросы, связанные с оптимальным использованием технологии, ее воздействием на окружающую среду и управлением.

while artificial intelligence is poised to change the way we live, study and work, the fusion of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies will transform the global financial ecosystem. DeFi continues to disrupt traditional finance, it provides huge opportunities for financial inclusion and innovation. However, for sustainable growth, regulatory, security, and scalability issues must be addressed. By staying up to date with the latest trends and actively participating in the DeFi ecosystem, individuals and organizations can contribute to shaping the future of finance. The financial industry is exploring the possibility of using it to replace expensive and inefficient payment systems, and it can also transform supply chains in combination with the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. In addition, blockchain can facilitate the practical use of smart contracts and digital identities. Nevertheless, there are still issues related to the optimal use of technology, its environmental impact and management.
Functional architecture for automation of the main conveyor for digital transformation management in conditions of a permanently changing business environment
Authors: Куренков А.Л.
Published: April 2024

новые подходы к управлению цифровой трансформацией в современных условиях требуют значительных вычислительных затрат, связанных с мониторингом изменений окружающей бизнес-среды, предпочтений потребителей и соответствующими перерасчетами эффективности вариантов реализации цифровой трансформации, подготовки аналитики для принятий решений по корректировки траектории ее проведения. Эти обстоятельства делают актуальным задачу цифровизации основного сквозного процесса управления цифровой трансформацией в современных условиях. Целью настоящего исследования является попытка сформулировать функциональную архитектуру модуля основного конвейера информационной системы управления цифровой трансформацией. Предметом исследования являются процессы цифровизации управления цифровой трансформацией коммерческих предприятий. Теоретическую базу исследования составляют труды отечественных и зарубежных ученых, организаций в предметной области. Методологическая база исследования включает методы системного анализа и синтеза, экономико-математического и организационно-экономического моделирования, оптимального управления, принятия решений в условиях неопределенности, экспертного оценивания альтернатив и др. Научная новизна предложенного исследования состоит в определении новых принципов автоматизации управления и реализации цифровой трансформации, позволяющих своевременно и оперативно реагировать на изменения бизнес-среды, прогнозировать их последствия. Практическая ценность состоит в возможности применения этих принципов при реализации цифровой трансформации.

new approaches to managing digital transformation in modern conditions require significant computational costs associated with business environment monitoring, consumer preferences monitoring and corresponding digital transformation effectiveness recalculations, preparing analytics for making decisions on adjusting the trajectory of its implementation. These circumstances make the research of digitalization of main end-to-end managing digital transformation process relevant in modern conditions. This article makes an attempt to formulate the functional architecture of main end-to-end process digitalization in managing digital transformation information system. The theoretical basis consists of publications of domestic and foreign scientists, organizations specializing in digital transformation management, and standards widely used in this area. The methodological basis of the research includes methods of system analysis and synthesis, economic-mathematical and organizational-economic modeling, optimal management, decision-making under conditions of uncertainty, expert assessment of alternatives, etc. The scientific novelty of the proposed research lies in the definition of new principles for automating management and implementing digital transformation. The practical value lies in the possibility of applying these principles while implementing digital transformation.
Log-linear analysis of post-trade infrastructure organization models of the financial market
Authors: Апостолов А.
Published: April 2024

целью настоящего исследования является определение факторов институциональной среды, под влиянием которых формируются модели организации постторговой инфраструктуры финансового рынка. Методы: основными методами, используемым в рамках настоящего исследования, являются логлинейный анализ многомерных таблиц сопряженности, а также критерий независимости хи-квадрат Пирсона и z-тест равенства долей для двумерных таблиц сопряженности. Результаты: по результатам проведённого статистического анализа подтверждена связь между: 1) уровнем экономического развития и моделями организации постторговой инфраструктуры финансового рынка; 2) типом финансовой системы и моделями интеграции постторговой инфраструктуры финансового рынка; 3) типом правовой системы и моделями организации деятельности реестродержателя. Выводы: статистически подтвержденные результаты исследования расширяют научные представления о зависимостях между факторами институциональной среды и моделями организации постторговой инфраструктуры финансового рынка. Выводы могут использоваться регулирующими органами при принятии решения об организации или трансформации постторговой инфраструктуры финансового рынка.

the purpose of this study is to determine the factors of institutional environment, under the influence of which the post-trade infrastructure organization models of the financial market are formed. Methods: the main methods used in this study are log-linear analysis of multivariate contingency tables, as well as Pearson's chi-square independence test and z-test of equality of shares for bivariate contingency tables. Findings: according to the results of the conducted statistical analysis, the relationship between: 1) the level of economic development and post-trade infrastructure organization models of the financial market; 2) the type of financial system and post-trade infrastructure integration models of the financial market; 3) the type of legal system and registrar's activity organization models. Conclusions: statistically confirmed results of the study expand the scientific understanding of the dependencies between the factors of the institutional environment and the post-trade infrastructure organization models of the financial market. The conclusions can be used by regulators when deciding on the organisation or transformation of the post-trade infrastructure of the financial market.
The Influence of Procurement Practices in Commercialization of Water, and Private Service Delivery in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Mmboga Esialila Metrin , Kipchumba Heather E.
Published: April 2024

Aim: The purpose of the study was to discuss the effect of procurement practices on commercialization of water and private service delivery in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative methodologies of data collection and analysis were implored in this research. The Collection of the data was through key informant interviews and questionnaires. Secondary data was obtained from library research materials, internet search and document analysis. The researcher used descriptive and content analysis techniques to analyze the data. Simple random sampling was used in selecting participants from Nairobi City residents. The target population was 4,397,073 Nairobi City County Residents and 635 Staff of the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation; two departments were targeted in the Ministry i.e. The Water, Sewerage and Sanitation Development department and The Water Infrastructure Development Department which has a total of 168 in-post staff.
Results: The study found that the components of commercialization of water greatly influences the quality control and equal access to water by the residents. These components are procurement practices, standardization machinery, and the supervision mandate by governmental agencies i.e. WASREB (Water Services Regulatory Board) and WARMA (Water Resources Management Authority). The study concludes that having good procurement practices in place, fosters integrity and professionalism in private water service provision.
Recommendations: There is need for the government through its approved agencies WASREB and WARMA, to tailor-make policies that would better suit the unique Kenyan societies’ informal service providers, instead of unifying them all to be governed by a single policy. There is need to ensure private water service vendors provide quality and affordable services set out by government and its agencies. The government ought to thoroughly investigate the private water enterprises that have applied to be licensed to provide water services; not just at the national level but also the small-scale water kiosks-ought to be thoroughly scrutinized. The governmental agency WASREB ought to conduct more impromptu checks on WSPs (Water Service Providers) as opposed to only limiting itself to doing quarterly checks and visits.
Pemetaan Daerah Banjir Rob Akibat Kenaikan Muka Air Laut di Wilayah Kecamatan Sasak Ranah Pasisie Kabupaten Pasaman Barat
Authors: Adawiyah Nafisah Robbiyatul , Triyatno Triyatno
Published: April 2024

Tidal flooding often occurs in coastal areas and this is sometimes very difficult to predict because it can occur suddenly this happens because sea water is higher than the land surface. This research aims at 1) vulnerability to tidal flooding due to sea level rise,, 2) disaster mitigation of community preparedness. This type of research is quantitative. Data were analyzed using the overlay method and mitigation using the PLS (Partial Least Square) approach, and by taking random sampling of the population. This research results in 1) tides have a formzahl value of 0.31 with a mixed type leaning to double daily occurring twice the tide and twice the ebb with almost the same height, in tidal affected areas have 2 classes, namely vulnerable and not vulnerable areas that are quite vulnerable have an area of 1009 Ha. The distribution of areas classified as quite vulnerable is in areas close to the coast. Areas that are not vulnerable have an area of 11,173 with areas that are not close to the coast. 2) on policies, emergency response plans, disaster warning systems, resource mobility is able to explain the preparedness variable by 60.9%. Based on the results of these calculations it can be concluded that this research model is included in the moderate or moderate category. Because if > 0.50 indicates a moderate model.
Politics of memory and place-making in local opera
Authors: Hautsalo Liisamaija , Westerlund Heidi
Published: April 2024

This case study on the Kymi River Opera in south-eastern Finland, at the former border between Sweden and Russia, explores the potential of local operas to re-create a sense of place identity in a contemporary society in which people often seek to reconstruct identity through place memory. By engaging with Christopher Small’s (1998) idea of “musicking” and drawing from studies on place identity and place memory, the study focuses on how a local opera can strive towards new identity constructions through revitalising the forgotten local, historical past. Based on a purposive sample, the primary data set consists of semi-structured interviews and direct observation of the participants of the Kymi River Opera. Three thematic areas on the meanings of the opera, as conveyed by the participants, were identified in the abductive qualitative analysis: 1) Construction of a new place memory; 2) Equal possibility for participation; and 3) Integration of cultural politics and educational goals. The findings show the political nature of local opera in describing how the Kymi River Opera has become an arena for the politics of memory and place-making after a municipal merger in the 1990s resulted in a sense of loss of local identity.
Raplyrik og flow
Authors: Stougaard Pedersen Birgitte
Published: April 2024

Even Igland Diesen, Bjarne Markussen og Kjell Andreas Oddekalv, red. Flytsoner. Studier i flow og rapp-lyrikk. Oslo: Scandinavian Academic Press, 2023. ISBN 978-82-304-0273-3. 393 s.
Seeing like a Quarryman: Landscape, Quarrying, and Competing Visions of Rural England along Hadrian’s Wall, 1930–1960
Authors: Roddy Gareth
Published: April 2024

In the middle decades of the twentieth century sections of Hadrian’s Wall and the surrounding landscape came under the legislative protection of the state. This article examines the debates over the quarrying industry near the villages of Haltwhistle and Greenhead in south-west Northumberland, which was increasingly restricted as the protection of the Wall and its setting developed. Situated near or on the line of the Wall, the quarries became the focus of passionate debates about landscape, employment, community, and the national interest between 1930 and 1960. Bringing together local, regional, and national archives, this article deepens our understanding of the landscape’s transformation by examining the local voices in these debates, which have been overlooked by existing scholarship. It reveals that, from a local perspective, the preservation of the Wall was understood as a process of destructive change in the landscape. The transformation of the landscape brought together landowners, quarry managers, workers, and residents in a coalition that crossed class divisions. The quarrying debates exposed competing visions of rural England, Roman history, and the national interest, and the conflict responded to the changing circumstances of economic depression, war, and the decline of heavy industry.
Building Amenity in Areas of Non-outstanding Natural Beauty in the Southern Pennines
Authors: Navickas Katrina
Published: April 2024

This chapter examines debates between countryside preservationists, landscape architects and utility providers about the meaning of amenity and landscape change in upland England, specifically in the Pennine moorland of south-east Lancashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire in the middle decades of the twentieth century. It examines local public inquiries and policies about the siting of electricity pylons, transmitters, military training grounds and the Pennine Way long distance trail. It argues for a longer definition of rural modernity that stretched back to the technological innovations of the late nineteenth century. It highlights the tensions between local and central committees of the preservationist movement over amenity and the concept of ‘industrial Pennines’.