bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Mediating Effect of Children’s Media Use on the Relationship Between Mothers' Parenting Stress and Child’s Difficulty in Executing: Focusing on the Moderating Effect of Social Support Perceived by Mothers.
Authors:   The Korea Associantion For Early Childhood Education Administration, Lee Mi-Young , Kim Ju-Ill
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to verify the controlled mediating effect of social support perceived by mothers on the relationship between mothers' parenting stress and their children's executive functions, mediated through media use. To accomplish this, data were collected from 1,087 mothers and 6th-grade elementary school children (12 years old) as part of the 13th wave of the Korean Children's Panel. SPSS 27.0 and PROCESS Macro for SPSS 4.3, models 1, 4, and 7 were employed for data analysis. The results of the analysis are as follows: First, children's media use was found to mediate the impact of mothers' parenting stress on their children's difficulties in execution. Second, it was confirmed that the social support perceived by mothers controlled the effect of mothers' parenting stress on their children's media use. Third, it was observed that the social support perceived by the mother had a controlled mediating effect on the relationship between the mother's parenting stress and the child's difficulty in executing, by controlling for the child's media use. Based on these results, implications and suggestions are presented.
Competitive Advantages amongst Travel Agencies in Malaysian SMEs: The Role of IOE Factors and Web Technologies & E-Business Adoption
Authors: Shaharuddin Nor Asikin , Kassim Suhailah , Ibrahim Alisa
Published: October 2023

In response to the volatile industrial landscape, particularly about Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), organizations have extensively embraced electronic business (e-business) as a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing their competitive advantage mechanisms. Nevertheless, the adoption of e-business amongst local Small and Medium Travel Agency (SMTAs) is still negligible. This study seeks to introduce a comprehensive model encompassing the factors driving and the consequences resulting from the adoption of e-business within SMTAs. The determinants of e-business adoption and the adoption of web-based technologies were empirically examined by employing data obtained from a sample of 323 managerial personnel. The collected data was subjected to analysis through structural equation modelling methods. The findings revealed the significance of specific determinants in influencing the adoption of e-business. Particularly, owner support, perceived ease of use, and government support emerged as critical factors influencing the decision to adopt e-business within SMTAs. In contrast attitude, competitive pressure, and relative advantage were found not significant. While e-business adoption has a major impact on SME functioning and operational progress, it also influences competitive advantage. This study's exploration of the factors influencing, and the consequences associated with the adoption of e-business offers valuable insights. These findings offer e-business practitioners and managers practical guidance for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of e-business adoption within their respective organizations. The results also provided a basis for more precise e-business studies to be conducted for small and medium companies in developing countries.
The Relationships between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness in Selected Malaysian Public Sectors
Authors: Mohamad Saferdin Wan Aisyah Amni Wan , Md Jani Syahrina Hayati , Jislan Fatanah , Rosidi Rosharith Mohamad
Published: October 2023

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to an individual's capacity to effectively manage and regulate their emotions, enabling them to recognize and understand the potentially beneficial influence their emotions can have on others. The present study was conducted based on the assumption that emotional intelligence plays an important part in determining the effectiveness of administrative leaders within an organizational context. This is because leadership serves as the important driving force within an organization, guiding employees in their tasks and ensuring the overall success and prosperity of the organization. The main objective of the study was to find out the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness.  50 questionnaires were distributed to all administrative leaders who have a minimum of five years of working experience in any position, and a total of 50 questionnaires were returned. Hence, the data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The result indicated that there is a significant correlation between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness among administrative leaders, and strongly supports the previous research finding. It is anticipated that leaders are going to demonstrate an impressive level of emotional intelligence to effectively guide and influence people. Consequently, emotional intelligence empowers leaders to exert a positive influence on the work environment within which they function, since it enhances their self-awareness and their ability to perceive and understand the emotions of others.
Blend microspheres of poly (glycolide-co-ε-caprolactone) and ethyl cellulose for the controlled release of 5-fluorouracil
Authors: Ziane Asma , Bakouri Hichem , Khoukhi Oum , Guemra Kaddour
Published: October 2023

In this present study, a series of copolymers with diverse compositions were
produced using bulk ring-opening polymerization of glycolide and
?-caprolactone, using stannous(II) octoate as initiator. 1H, 13C NMR, and
FTIR spectroscopy were used to characterize the resultant copolymers.
After-wards, the oil/water emulsion evaporation technique was used to create
blend microspheres of poly (glycolide-co-?-caprolactone) and ethylcellulose
in order to investigate the controlled release of 5-fluorouracil, an
anticancer drug. The size distribution of the microspheres was studied by
optical microscope, which confirmed their spherical nature with sizes
ranging from 112 to 186?m, FTIR and X-ray diffraction were used to confirm
the polymer blend compatibility and to confirm the absence of drug-polymer
interactions. Moreover, in vitro release experiments were performed at 37?C
in simulated buffer medium of the stomach (pH=1.2) for 2h, and simulated
intestinal medium (pH=7.4). It was found that the release of 5-fluorouracil
from blend microspheres followed pH-independent release as compared to that
of plain poly(?-caprolactone) and ethylcellulose microspheres for more than
10h. Furthermore, to better understand the nature of the drug release
profiles, release data was fitted to empirical models.
Influence of extrusion conditions on functional and textural properties of brown rice-watermelon seeds extruded snacks
Authors: Sanusi Mayowa , Sunmonu Musliu , Alasi Sodiq
Published: October 2023

This study aims to evaluate and model the effect of extrusion conditions on
the functional and textural properties of brown rice-watermelon seeds
extruded snacks. Taguchi was used in designing the experiment and Response
Surface Methodology was used to evaluate and model the effect of exit
barrel temperature (120 - 140?C), barrel screw speed (300 - 420 rpm), and
feed moisture content (16-18%) on water absorption index (WAI), water
solubility index (WSI), hardness, chewiness, gumminess, and springiness of
the extruded snacks. The Pareto plot was used to evaluate the significant
extrusion parameters on the functional and textural properties. The WAI and
WSI of the extruded snacks ranged between 2.09 and 2.87 (g/g), and 2.12 and
2.59% respectively. The hardness, chewiness, gumminess, and springiness of
the extruded snacks ranged between 118.92 and 4054.40 N, 0.06 and 326.00 N,
2.41 and 1509.17 N, and 0.02 and 0.21, respectively. The Pareto plot showed
that exit barrel temperature had the most significant influence on WAI and
WSI whereas, the quadratic interaction effect of feed moisture content had
the most significant influence on the hardness, chewiness, gumminess, and
springiness of the extruded snacks. Polynomial regression models were
developed for the functional and textural properties with an adequate
coefficient of determination (R2) that ranged from 0.74 to 0.99, thus
indicating their ability to predict the properties. Conclusively, a hybrid
of Taguchi and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) technique was used to
establish and predict the influence of extrusion conditions on the
functional and textural properties of brown rice-watermelon seeds extruded
snacks.
Biological activities of Mentha spicata L. extracts growing in different geographical regions of Algeria
Authors: Kaddour Abdelbasset , Chemsa Ahmed , Laouedj Hacen , Amara Djilani , Moussaoui Younes , Cherrada Nezar , Zaater Abdelmalek
Published: October 2023

By understanding all the components of plants, especially medicinal ones,
our goal is to discover plant-derived alternatives to antibiotics. This
research aims to contribute to the knowledge of the biological activities
Mentha spicata (MS) extracts and their effects under different environmental
conditions. Hemolysis, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial
activities were estimated of aqueous extracts of Mentha spicata. The
results showed that MS El Oued extract protected the erythrocytes from
hemolysis, while MS El Taref extract showed a lower protection capability.
The results showed high levels of anti-inflammatory activity from plants
found in the northeastern region (Tebessa and El Taref) compared to the
southeast region (El Oued). They showed that MS El Oued extract exhibited
higher analgesic activity (32.46%) compared to MS Tebessa, and MS El Taref
extracts (19.48 and 12.97%, respectively). The results showed the
antimicrobial activity, the inhibition diameter was between 17.4 - 25mm,
and the largest diameter of all extracts was recorded against Aspergillus
niger from the MS El Taref extract and the lowest against Staphylococcus
aureus from the MS El Oued extract. The MS El Taref extract had the highest
levels of activity against Aspergillus niger and Staphylococcus aureus and
the MS Tebessa extract had the highest levels against Pseudomonas
aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. The activity levels against Candida
lipolytica, were found to be equal. In conclusion, the environmental
conditions had an influence on the bioactive substances present in the
plants. These bioactive substances directly influenced the biological
activities of the plant extracts.
Membrane installation in storage tanks for seismic loads impact protection
Authors: Sierikova Olena , Strelnikova Elena , Kriutchenko Denys
Published: October 2023

There are about 1 million earthquakes of varying intensity every year in the
world. The research of seismic loads on the important technogenic objects
remains the urgent issue both globally and regionally. The paper aim is to
prevent emergencies and negative impact on the environment in case of
damage, destruction and leakage of storage tanks for toxic and flammable
liquids due to seismic loads of different strength. The liquid vibrations in
rigid and elastic reservoirs have been considered. It has been established
that level changing via time for reservoirs without covering membrane can be
very large and lead to the appearance of excess pressure on the tank wall.
The installation of the floating membrane leads to decreasing both the free
surface level and the pressure on the tank walls. The results of the
research will allow to reduce sloshing effects and pressure on the reservoir
walls, and so to extend the service life, minimize the ecologically
hazardous impact on the environment, and prevent emergencies.
Recent findings on mechanical behaviour of stir cast aluminium alloy-matrix composites: An overview
Authors: Ndukwe Agha
Published: October 2023

This study examined the previous research on the mechanical properties of
reinforced composites of aluminium-matrix, manufactured by stir casting.
Stir casting has been reported as the most economical fabrication method
currently in use for producing Aluminum Matrix Composites because of its
accessibility, portability, adaptability to be utilized for large-scale
manufacture, and easy operation of the application to conventional shape
casting foundry procedures. Apart from the minority report that recorded a
reduction in ductility, yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and
modulus of elasticity but with an increase in hardness of the SiC
particulate reinforced aluminium matrix composites following the increase in
reinforcing material, the majority of work has shown that the mechanical
properties increase with the increase in the addition of the reinforcing
material. Reinforcing materials like silicon carbide, tungsten carbide,
alumina, boron carbide, and multi-walled carbon nanotubes have been used in
various compositions to manufacture aluminium-matrix composites. The
highest reported ultimate tensile strength of 489 MPa was obtained after
stir casting 10 vol% of SiC - aluminium matrix composite. The maximum
tensile strength of 401 MPa was attained with 20% B4C - Al-matrix composite.
Various uses of metal-matrix composites have been identified in the making
of hypersonic aircraft, sporting equipment, and automobile engine parts.
A review on non-metal and metal doped ZnO: Fundamental properties and applications
Authors: Patil Preeti , Sannakki Basavaraja , Mathad Shridhar , Veena E. , Gandad Sheela
Published: October 2023

Several non-metal and metal doped ZnO nanoparticles were produced by a
variety of routes, including Sol-gel, hydrothermal, and combustion methods.
The methods of synthesis, characterization, and applications of these
nanoparticles were surveyed and summarised in this review. This study will
improve our understanding of developments in doped ZnO and assist in the
creation of new ZnO-based materials with improved structural,
photocatalytic, and antimicrobial properties.
City as palimpsest: Visible and invisible memory of “Students Square” in Belgrade
Authors: Mladenovic Milja , Zivkovic Jelena
Published: October 2023

The New heritage paradigm is changing the way in which the past is valued and affirming the pluralised and user-oriented presentation of visible and invisible urban memory. The assumption of the paper is that reading the city as a palimpsest can be the basis for a democratic heritage presentation and a multivocal and multitemporal understanding of the past by unveiling the visible and invisible layers of urban memory. The question arises to what extent traditional formats of heritage presentation in public spaces can respond to these demands. This paper aims to explain the concept and method of reading the city as a palimpsest and to demonstrate its application in the case of Students Square in Belgrade to discover and unveil invisible urban memory, while critically reviewing the traditional presentation formats and their ability to adequately present it in public spaces. The results of the research confirm the potential of the palimpsest method and point to a selective approach and physical limitations of traditional formats to present the complexity of urban memory in urban public spaces.
Orthopedic and ophthalmology surgical service projection modelling in Manitoba: Research approach for a data linkage study
Authors: Katz Alan , Owczar Hannah , Taylor Carole , Bowes John-Micheal , Soodeen Ruth-Ann
Published: October 2023

BackgroundThe healthcare system in Manitoba, Canada has faced long wait times for many surgical procedures and investigations, including orthopedic and ophthalmology surgeries. Wait times for surgical procedures is considered a significant barrier to accessing healthcare in Canada and can have negative health outcomes for patients. We developed models to forecast anticipated surgical procedure demands up to 2027. This paper explores the opportunities and challenges of using administrative data to describe forecasts of surgical service delivery.
MethodsThis study used whole population linked administrative health data to predict future orthopedic and ophthalmology surgical procedure demands up to 2027. Procedure codes (CCI) from hospital discharge abstracts and medical claims data were used in the modelling. A Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average model provided the best fit to the data from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2020.
ResultsInitial analyses of only hospital-based procedures excluded a significant portion of provider workload, namely those services provided in clinics. We identified 500,732 orthopedic procedures completed between April 1, 2004 and March 31, 2020 (349,171 procedures identified from hospital discharge abstracts and 151,561 procedures from medical claims). Procedure volumes for these services are expected to rise 17.7% from 2020 (36,542) to 2027 (43,011), including the forecasted 43.9% increase in clinic-based procedures. Of the 660,127 ophthalmology procedures completed between April 1, 2004 and March 31, 2020, 230,717 procedures were identified from hospital discharge abstracts and 429,410 from medical claims. Models forecasted a 27.7% increase from 2020 (69,598) to 2027 (88,893) with most procedures being performed in clinics.
ConclusionResearchers should consider including multiple datasets to add information that may have been missing from the presumed data source in their research approach. Confirming the completeness of the data is critical in modelling accurate predictions. Forecast modelling techniques have evolved but still require validation.
Perbandingan Pytesseract dan Template Matching Untuk Otomatisasi Input Data KTP
Authors: Octaviani Teresa , Setiawan Hendry , Kelana Oesman Hendra
Published: October 2023

KTP memiliki banyak fungsi, seperti sebagai kartu identitas, dalam proses pendaftaran, dalam proses kepengurusan, serta untuk mengakses layanan. Hingga saat ini, pendaftaran KTP dilakukan dengan diketik sehingga tidak hemat waktu dan tenaga, serta sering menyebabkan kesalahan dalam pengetikan sehingga data yang disimpan tidak sesuai. Oleh karena itu, dikembangkan aplikasi dengan fitur otomatisasi pengisian data KTPmenggunakan OCR. Metode OCRyang akan digunakan ditentukan dengan pengujian akurasi metode Pytesseract dan template matching pada kondisi menggunakan kamera smartphone dengan pencahayaan gelap, terang, terang sekali, dan menggunakan kamera laptop. Rata-rata tingkat akurasi dari empat pengkondisian yang didapatkan oleh metode Pytesseract adalah 98,33%, sedangkan rata-rata yang didapatkan oleh metode template matching adalah 67,33%. Berdasarkan hasil ini, sistem OCR yang dikembangkan menggunakan metode Pytesseract.
 
ID Cards serve several purposes, including identification, registration, management, and accessing public services. Until now, ID Cards registration has been done by typing so it takes more time and effort, and often causes errors in typing so that the data stored does not match. Therefore, an application was developed with OCR-based automation for inputting ID card information. The method used for OCR is determined by testing the accuracy of Pytesseract and Template Matching in condition using a smartphone camera with dark, bright, and very bright lighting, and using a laptop camera. The average of the accuracy of the four conditions obtained by Pytesseract is 98.33%, while the average obtained by Template Matching is 67.33%. Based on these results, the OCR system developed using Pytesseract.
Macroeconomic Determinants of Credit Risk on the Example of Non-performing Loans
Authors: Zawadzki Adam
Published: October 2023

The primary goal of this article is to examine the principal macroeconomic factors influencing credit risk as assessed by the nonperforming loan ratio (hereinafter NPL ratio). Based on the results, the ratio of domestic credit to the private sector, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) membership with a negative correlation with NPLs while the unemployment rate and the ratio of public debt with a positive relation with NPLs were statistically significant. In addition, the correlation between the inflation rate and the depreciation of the home currency was proven.

The research examines the effects of the 2008 credit crunch, which triggered the financial crisis. The sample comprises 106 countries for the period 2009–2019. The real GDP growth, unemployment rate, public debt ratio, domestic credit to private sector ratio, currency depreciation, inflation rate, and interest rate were analysed as macroeconomic factors. A dummy variable representing OECD membership has been included in the analysis. The estimations were performed using the ordinary least squares (OLS) method.

This article contributes to the academic discourse on the panel data perspective with regard to non-performing loans, while the practical implications are beneficial for governments and international investors.
Analisis Inovasi Proses Bisnis Terintegrasi Pada Sebuah Kabupaten Di Indonesia
Authors: Santiari Desak Made , Sukarsa I Made , Sudana A.A. Kompiang Oka
Published: October 2023

Hasil evaluasi SPBE 2019 menunjukan bahwa aspek kelembagaan sebuah Kabupaten, yang mana salah satu indikatornya adalah inovasi proses binis terintegrasi mendapatkan nilai 2,00, yang artinya belum dapat macapai kategori baik, sehingga perlu dilakukan analisis mengenai proses bisnis di salah satu pemerintahan kabupaten yang ada di Indonesia ini. Penelitian yang dilakukaan berjenis kualitatif deskritif dengan purposive sampling sebagai teknik yang digunakan dalam pemilihan responden. Hasil yang didapatkan yaitu penyebab dari rendahnya tingkat kematangan inovasi proses bisnis terintegrasi Kabupaten disebabkan oleh penetapan proses binsis yang belum  dilakukan oleh seluruh OPD di pemerintahan Kabupaten, sehingga proses bisnis yang dijalankan belum memiliki kekuatan yang mengikat. Penetapan SOP seluruh OPD serta mengevaluasi kembali SOP yang manual dapat meningkatkan kapabilitas inovasi proses binis terintegrasi sehingga proses operasional menjadi lebih unggul dan efektif.
Perancangan Chatbot Hotel dengan Model Natural Language Processing Chatbot dan Button Based Chatbot
Authors: Kusnanda I Gede Ryoga , Sukarsa I Made , Susila Anak Agung Ngurah Hary
Published: October 2023

Teknologi chatbot sudah mulai diterapkan pada berbagai sektor, termasuk sektor hotel. Kehadiran chatbot sangat membantu dalam ketepatan dan ketepatan penyampaian informasi. Namun, chatbot yang diterapkan pada sektor ini fiturnya kurang lengkap dan balasannya hanya dalam bentuk teks. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya chatbot hotel yang mampu memberikan informasi dalam bentuk media lain yang lebih informatif. Chatbot hotel yang dirancang pada penelitian ini menggunakan tools Dialogflow, dan disematkan pada aplikasi Messenger. Chatbot hotel memiliki fitur informasi, navigasi, telepon, galley slide, card, dan telepon. Button-Based Chatbot dan Natural Language Processing Chatbot adalah dua model yang digunakan pada chatbot, sehingga chatbot dapat menerima dua jenis input. Metode Black-Box testing digunakan pada pengujian ketepatan respon chatbot, dan berdasarkan hasil pengujian tersebut, chatbot mampu merespon semua input dari pengguna dengan benar. Chatbot mampu memberikan jawaban tepat meskipun terdapat typo karena adanya penerapan Natural Language Processing.
Audit Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi Menggunakan Framework Cobit 5 (Studi Kasus : Badan Narkotika Nasional Provinsi Bali)
Authors: Martika Putu Wahyu Novian , Gita Dwi Putra , Raharja I Made Sunia
Published: October 2023

One of the organizations requiring the implementation of good IT governance is BNNP Bali. This audit is conducted to determine the level of IT process capability based on COBIT 5 standard to know the level of gap (GAP) owned by BNNP Bali. The process of conducting the audit begins by making observations in the environment related institutions and activities of data implementation and then carried out from the data is mapping with business goals according to COBIT 5, followed by mapping business goals with IT goals to obtain IT process. The acquired IT process is then selected to get an important IT process according to company officials. The process of IT obtained then performed data processing that is by using guttman method. Results of the capability level of the IT process ie EDM01, EDM02 and APO09 are at level 3 (Establised). The GAP found need to be given improvement strategy to achieve the expected capability of the institution that is 4 (predictable process) by providing recommendations related steps to achieve the expected capability value. Recommendations and improvements provided using ISO / IEC 15504: 2 2003 and ISO27002 standards obtained by mapping the IT process on COBIT 5.
SENTIMENT ANALISIS ANTUSIAS MASYARAKAT TERHADAP SAMPAH PLASTIK DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE (SVM)
Authors: Satriya Rizki Dwi , Suarjaya I Made Agus Dwi , Pratama I Putu Agus Eka
Published: October 2023

Perkembangan internet di negara Indonesia cukup pesat, hal ini dibuktikan dengan semakin mudahnya akses internet yang semakin banyaknya akses wireless yang ada dan tersebar, perkembangan teknologi smartphone, dan teknologi jaringan yang saat ini hampir menuju 5G membuat masyarakat lebih mudah dan lebih cepat mengakses informasi memlalui internet. Permasalahan sampah di Indonesia merupakan masalah yang belum terselesaikan hingga saat ini, Sementara itu dengan bertambahnya jumlah penduduk maka akan mengikuti pula bertambahnya volume timbulan sampah yang dihasilkan dari aktivitas manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sentimen antusias atau pendapat masyarakat terhadap sampah plastik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini support vector machine (SVM). Adapun metode support vector machine memiliki pengaruh yang cukup signifikan terhadap nilai akurasi klasifikasi. nilai akurasi yang didapatkan sebesar 82,27% sebagai nilai yang paling optimal. Tingkat akurasi tersebut didapatkan dengan jumlah data latih 1.500 kalimat dan 4 kali uji coba.
Aplikasi Perhitungan Gizi dan Diet Khusus Bagi Pekerja Menggunakan Particle Swarm Optimization Berbasis Web
Authors: Yudiadewi Made Aprisintia , Darma Putra I Ketut Gede , Dwi Rusjayanthi Ni Kadek
Published: October 2023

Status gizi, yang merupakan kebutuhan gizi, seharusnya dipenuhi setiap tenaga kerja karena dapat berpengaruh untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan dan mengoptimalkan daya kerja pekerja. Kebutuhan gizi dapat dipenuhi melalui perhitungan gizi. Penelitian yang dilakukan adalah pembuatan aplikasi perhitungan gizi berbasis web menggunakan algoritma Particle Swarm Optimization. Aplikasi diimplementasikan ke dalam tiga tahapan, yaitu proses input data, proses perhitungan gizi, dan proses optimasi bahan makanan. Hasil dari aplikasi, yaitu didapatkan bahwa nilai rata-rata selisih kebutuhan energi sebesar 0%, nilai rata-rata selisih kebutuhan karbohidrat sebesar -2,8%, nilai rata-rata selisih kebutuhan protein sebesar ­7,5%, nilai rata-rata selisih kebutuhan lemak sebesar 14,88%, dan nilai rata-rata selisih secara keseluruhan sebesar 1,15%. Batas toleransi dari pakar sebesar ±10% sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa rekomendasi sistem memenuhi kebutuhan energi, karbohidrat, dan protein pengguna sedangkan kebutuhan lemak tidak memenuhi. Keoptimalan rekomendasi sistem juga lebih akurat karena semakin kecil nilai rata-rata selisih secara keseluruhan, semakin optimal rekomendasi yang diberikan.
Empfindsame Vernunft - Johann Georg Sulzers Kulturen des Briefes
Authors: Kittelmann Jana
Published: October 2023

Mit dem Briefwerk Johann Georg Sulzers steht ein lange vernachlässigtes und nichtkanonisches Korpus der Aufklärung im Mittelpunkt dieser Studie. Mit dessen Erschließung schärft die Autorin einerseits das Profil von Sulzer als einem zentralen Akteur der Aufklärung und eröffnet Einblicke in bislang wenig oder überhaupt nicht bekannte Facetten seines Wirkens. Andererseits rücken spezifische Perspektiven auf die Geschichte des Briefes selbst in den Fokus. So erweist sich der Band auch als wichtiger Beitrag zur historischen Epistolographie der Aufklärung.Im Zentrum stehen neben den Funktionen, Gegenstandsbereichen und Typen der Briefe auch deren Themen, Praktiken, Symbole, Artikulationsweisen, Literarizität, Inszenierungspotenziale, Rollenmuster, Bedeutungsebenen und die Formen der Generierung von Wissen, Erkenntnissen und Emotionen.
Responsabilidad patrimonial por daños causados en la ejecución de contratos y concesiones administrativas. Situación actual y propuestas de mejora
Authors: Huergo Lora Alejandro
Published: October 2023

La responsabilidad por los daños causados en la ejecución de contratos públicos (incluidas las concesiones administrativas), normalmente producidos por los contratistas o concesionarios, presenta dificultades para los perjudicados, puesto que no están claros el procedimiento y la jurisdicción. Se han producido múltiples cambios normativos y debates doctrinales que dan lugar a una incertidumbre detectable en las sentencias. El trabajo intenta depurar la situación, aportar algunas explicaciones y formular propuestas para aclarar estas dudas.
Correlation between Clinical and Pathological Diagnosis of Eyelid Basal Cell Carcinoma
Authors:   Department of ophthalmology, Ziv Medical Center, Safed, Israel, Granovsky Emil , Yulish Michael ,   Bar ilan university, Faculty of Medicine, Safed, Israel, Pikkel Joseph ,   Ben gurion university of the negev, Faculty of Medicine, Beer-Sheva, Israel
Published: October 2023

BCC occurrence is high in the Upper Galilee. Early detection and biopsy sampling can improve cure percentage. Promotion of skin cancer awareness, especially regarding BCC, is mandated in the Upper Galilee population
Short Review on Immune Response to Allogeneic Equine Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
Authors:   Veterinary teaching hospital, Oregon State University, Kamm J Lacy
Published: October 2023

Our research investigated the interaction of the cell-mediated and innate arms of the immune system with allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs). This study monitored population changes and activation of Equine Leukocyte Antigen (ELA) - mismatched leukocytes in direct co-culture with MSCs
Clinical Experience of Thymic Regeneration with Thymus Extracts, Thymic Peptides and Stem Cells in General Medicine, Oncology and Anti-Aging Medicine: A Review
Authors:   European Wellness Biomedical Group, Klokol Dmytro
Published: October 2023

Thymus plays a crucial role in immune system development and T-cell maturation. With aging, thymus activity declines, which leads to a weakened immune system and an increased risk of infections and cancer
Meditação: Serenidade emocional para tempos difíceis
Authors: Dias Rafael Parente Ferreira
Published: October 2023

A proposta deste livro é refletir sobre a dificuldade em atingirmos a serenidade mental em um mundo cada vez mais voltado ao materialismo e a frieza das relações humanas. Nesse sentido, pode-se dizer que o homem deve solapar o seu próprio egoísmo, buscando reencontrar o equilíbrio mental e emocional através das práticas meditativas. Precisamos despertar nossas virtudes inatas, de modo a ingressar em um “novo mundo” – no misterioso mundo do silêncio e da harmonia interior.
A Comparison of Economics and Attractiveness of Fiscal System in Several Southeast Asian Countries : A Case Study of Three Oil And Gas Field in Indonesia
Authors: Martines Gabriela Martines , Mardiana Dwi Atty , Rakhmanto Pri Agung
Published: October 2023

The implementation of fiscal terms in the upstream oil and gas industry in a country is carried out with the hope of accelerating the decision-making process and making the attractiveness of upstream oil and gas investment more attractive to investors. This study evaluates fiscal terms in a country in a region used in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam to determine the attractiveness of the fiscal terms. Using several indicators of government take (GT), front loading index (FLI), and composite score (CS), the fiscal attractiveness ranking of five fiscal schemes will be analyzed so that investors can consider which fiscal scheme is most attractive for their investment. The results of the economic analysis based on the economic indicators of IRR, NPV, POT, and PI show that the newly developed onshore, existing onshore, and offshore gas fields are included in the investment feasibility criteria with attractive economic values when applied with all fiscal schemes. While the ranking results with GT, FLI, and CS indicators show that Indonesia's gross split PSC has an attractive attractiveness when applied to newly developed onshore fields, R/C PSC on existing onshore fields, and Thailand’s concessions on offshore gas fields.
تقدير العلاقة بين النمو الاقتصادي وانبعاثات ثاني أكسيد الكاربون في تركيا للفترة (1990-2021): باستخدام انموذج ARDL
Authors: محمد طاهر زينب فاضل
Published: October 2023

يهدف البحث الكشف عن طبيعة العلاقة بين النمو الاقتصادي وانبعاثات ثاني أكسيد الكربون في تركيا على مدى ثلاثة عقود. يقترح البحث فرضية وجود منحنى كوزنتس البيئي Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) والتي تنص على أنه مع نمو اقتصاد دولة ما يزداد التدهور البيئي في البداية ثم يتناقص في النهاية مع تبني الدولة لسياسات وتقنيات أكثر صداقة للبيئة. باستخدام نهج الانحدار الذاتي الموزع (ARDL) يدرس هذا البحث ما إذا كانت فرضية EKC صحيحة بالنسبة لانبعاثات ثاني أكسيد الكربون في تركيا ويهدف البحث إلى تقديم رؤى حول الاستدامة البيئية للنمو الاقتصادي في تركيا واعلام صناع السياسة في البلد بكيفية معالجة تغير المناخ في البلاد. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى وجود حالة منحنى كوزتنس البيئي في اقتصاد تركيا وتوصي الدراسة بضرورة الاهتمام بجودة الهواء وتعزيز استخدام تكنولوجيات صديقة للبيئة وذلك لكون تركيا دولة سريعة التطور مع زيادة انبعاثات غازات الاحتباس الحراري وهناك حاجة للاهتمام بالاستدامة البيئية في البلاد لضمان تحقيق تنمية مستدامة.
Influence of pesticide exposure on farmers’ cognition: A systematic review
Authors: Finhler Suelen , Marchesan Gabriela Putton , Corona Cristian Ferreira , Nunes Andressa Talita , De Oliveira Karen Cristine Silva , de Moraes Amanda Tapia , Soares Letiére Cabreira , Lima Fernanda Oliveira , Dalmolin Camila , Benvegnú Dalila Moter
Published: October 2023

Objectives:

Pesticide application has become necessary to increase crop productivity and reduce losses. However, the use of these products can produce toxic effects. Farmers are individuals occupationally exposed to pesticides, thus subject to associated diseases as well as cognitive impairment. However, this relation is not well established in the literature, requiring further investigation. To assess the potential association between farmers’ pesticide exposure and cognitive impairment, we followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, considering participants, interventions, comparators, outcomes, and study strategies.

Materials and Methods:

This study included articles published between 2000 and 2021 on the Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases, retrieved by the terms “pesticides and cognition” and “pesticides and memory.”

Results:

In total, ten studies fit the established criteria and were included in the sample. All had farmers occupationally exposed to pesticides in their sample and only one study dispensed with a control group. Of the neurobehavioral tests, four studies used mini-mental state examination, six neurobehavioral core test batteries (tests recognized in the area), and the remaining, other tests. We observed that 90% of articles found an association between cognitive impairment and pesticide exposure. Overall, five studies measured the activity of cholinesterases in their sample, of which three found significant differences between groups, confirming intoxication in those exposed.

Conclusion:

Despite the limited number of trials, we found scientific evidence to support the existence of adverse effects of pesticides on farmers’ cognition. We recommend that future studies research similar projects, expanding knowledge on the subject.
The role of helicity in PFAS resistance to degradation: DFT simulation of electron capture and defluorination
Authors: McTaggart Matt , Malardier-Jugroot Cecile
Published: October 2023

Defluorination of perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) via the direct capture of excess electrons poses a promising path to environmental decontamination. Herein we show that ab initio model optimization methods can be adapted to simulate the changes to molecular geometry that result from electron capture. These reaction pathways demonstrate that the introduction of an additional electron causes a loss of the helical arrangement along linear carbon tail chains. Regaining helicity is sufficiently favourable to enable fluoride release in C7-C10 carboxylate or sulfonate PFAS chains; shorter chains are enthalpically hindered from degradation while the additional charge is stabilized on longer chains by the greater entropy their flexibility permits. These results suggest that reductive PFAS treatment processes could be made more effective under high pressure or confined conditions.
Co-transcriptional allosteric regulation of synthetic nucleic acid receptors
Authors: Sorrentino Daniela , Ranallo Simona , Nakamura Eiji , Franco Elisa , Ricci Francesco
Published: October 2023

We present a strategy to control allosterically the loading and release of molecular ligands from synthetic nucleic acid receptors using in vitro transcription. We demonstrate this by engineering three model synthetic DNA-based receptors: a triplex-forming DNA complex, an ATP-binding aptamer, and a hairpin strand, whose ability to bind their specific ligands can be tuned (activated or inhibited) in response to the binding of a specific RNA strand acting as allosteric effector. We then show that the receptor loading/release of ligands can be controlled co-transcriptionally by allosteric RNA regulators produced by rationally designed synthetic genes. This approach shows that highly programmable nucleic acid receptors can be controlled with molecular instructions provided by dynamic transcriptional systems, illustrating their promise in the context of coupling DNA nanotechnology with biological signaling. The kinetics of our allosteric sensors and their genetically generated inputs can be captured using differential equation models, corroborating the predictability of the approach used.
Red-light thresholds for induced seismicity in the UK
Authors: Schultz Ryan , Baptie Brian , Edwards Benjamin , Wiemer Stefan
Published: October 2023

Induced earthquakes pose a serious hurdle to subsurface energy development. Concerns about induced seismicity led to terminal public opposition of hydraulic fracturing in the UK. Traffic light protocols (TLPs) are typically used to manage these risks, with the red-light designed as the last-possible stopping-point before exceeding a risk tolerance.  We simulate trailing earthquake scenarios for the UK, focusing on three risk metrics: nuisance, damage, and local personal risk (LPR) – the likelihood of building collapse fatality for an individual.  The severity of these risks can spatially vary (by orders-of-magnitude), depending on exposure.  Estimated risks from the Preston New Road earthquakes are used to calibrate our UK earthquake risk tolerances, which we find to be comparable to Albertan (Canadian) tolerances.  We find that nuisance and damage concerns supersede those from fatality and that the safest regions for Bowland Shale development would be along the east coast.  A retrospective comparison of our TLP result with the Preston New Road case highlights the importance of red-light thresholds that adapt to new information.  Overall, our findings provide recommendations for red-light thresholds (ML 2-2.5) and proactive management of induced seismicity – regardless of anthropogenic source.
Representación del conflicto armado interno y recuperación de la memoria en el cine documental peruano y documentales hechos en Perú por extranjeros
Authors: Ventocilla Maestre José , Guevara Flores Ernesto
Published: October 2023

La investigación tuvo como objetivo comparar documentales extranjeros y peruanos sobre el conflicto armado interno (1980-2000), con el enfoque de la representación audiovisual, en una investigación analítica comparativa. La investigación es de nivel exploratorio, de diseño narrativo y de Teoría fundamentada, sobre una muestra formada por los documentales Sibila de Teresa Arredondo (Chile 2012) y Tempestad en los Andes de Mikael Wiström (Suecia, 2014); frente a los peruanos Caminantes de la Memoria de Heeder Soto (2014) y Volver a Ver de Judith Vélez (2018). Con instrumentos cualitativos de análisis, se obtuvo como resultado que al insatisfactorio y muy personal documental Sibila le sigue el muy profesional y objetivo pero lejano Tempestad en los Andes; mientras que los documentales peruanos manejan el tema de la memoria, de su recuperación y de la necesidad de duelo. Caminantes de la memoria es la visión regional andina, y Volver a ver un logrado intento de vincular pasado y presente. Se concluye que el documental es un dispositivo de representación del pasado, para la recuperación de la memoria y la justicia pendiente.
A Systematic Account of the Molluscan Wood Borers of Visakhapatnam Harbour
Authors: Nagabhushanam R.
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
Shipworms of India. II. Seven More Shipworms from South India
Authors: Balakrishnan Nair N.
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
A New Race of the Striated Scops owl, Otus Brucei (Home), from West Asia
Authors: Mukherjee Ajit Kumar
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
Relationship Between Energy, Fat, and Carbohydrate Consumption Habits in Pregnant Women Chronic Energy Deficiency during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
Authors: Indriani Wahyu Trecy , Widyaningsih Vitri , Lestari Anik
Published: October 2023

Background: Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) during the COVID-19 pandemic affects the nutritional status of pregnant women. CED is indicated by the size of LiLA < 23.5 cm. This study aims to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency.
Method: The study used a systematic review of relevant articles from databases (Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar) using keywords in Indonesian and English. Nine articles were selected based on the following inclusion criteria: publication from 2017 to 2021, discussing food consumption habits in pregnant women, articles in English or Indonesian, full text, open access, and scientific journals. 
Results: The results of this study can evaluate the consumption habits of pregnant women CED caused by inadequate food intake and less diverse food. Less food consumption habits in pregnant women are caused by low family income, human resources, education, and lack of family support to consume nutritional food.
Conclusion: The study concludes that adequate food intake and good human resource consumption habits can affect pregnant women's nutritional status.
Regular and stochastic dynamics of the Duffing oscillator excited by the harmonic force
Authors: Sikorski P.K. , Anisimov I.O.
Published: October 2023

Regular and stochastic motion of the conservative oscillator with the cubic nonlinearity due to the external harmonic force (Duffing model) was analyzed numerically. Regular motion corresponds to phase oscillations around points of nonlinear resonances. Stochastic motion appears in the vicinity of the phase oscillations’ separatrices or due to the nonlinear resonances’ overlapping (for larger amplitudes of the external force).
Parametric optimization of the kinematic structure and the movement of the two-link manipulator
Authors: Demydyuk Myroslav , Demydiuk Vitalii
Published: October 2023

The controlled motion of a two-link manipulator has been studied. The manipulator being under the action of controls (torques at joints) performs a transport operation in the horizontal plane, namely, transfers the cargo from a given initial position to a given final position The speeds of the cargo at the beginning and end of the operation are considered to be zero, and the duration of the movement is given. While preparing the manipulator for executing a given operation, it is possible to change the placement of the joint which connects it to a fixed base. The different angular configurations of manipulator links are available at the beginning and the end of the operation. The problem for aggregate optimization of the base joint coordinates, as well as the boundary configurations of the links of the manipulator and its movements is formulated, providing that the quadratic (over the controls) functional is minimized. The algorithm for building a suboptimal solution of the problem, based on the methodology of parametric optimi­zation is proposed. The angular coordinates of the manipulator are approximated by the sum of a cubic polynomial and a finite trigonometric series (with unknown parameters). The coefficients of the polynomial are found from the initial and final conditions of the transport operation. As a result, the initial problem is reduced to the problem of nonlinear programming with an objective function depending on the coordinates of the base joint, boundary configurations and coefficients of the trigonometric series. The standard numerical procedures for minimization of the functions of many variables have been used to solve the resulting nonlinear programming problem. The results of numerical modeling of two-link manipulator suboptimal motion are described, and the influence of the base joint coordinates on the characteristics of this motion is numerically investigated. The analysis of numerical calculations shows that the position of the base joint and the boundary configurations of a two-link manipulator influence significantly the energy consumption during the transport operation.
Surveillance of tsetse fly and animal trypanosomiasis influence in parts of gombe state, Nigeria
Authors: Hassan Mustapha Gurama , Fajiami Akinyemi Olaposi , Omotainse Simon Oluwatobi , Shamsiya Abubakar Umar , Lukman Abubakar Ahmad , Nusaiba Bala Sarkin
Published: October 2023

This research examined the factors concerning the sustainable trypanosomiasis control in parts of Gombe State, North-East Nigeria. Group planning was held with herdsmen and livestock vendors (n=64). Feedback form was administered to participants (n=27) and key-informants (n=7) were interviewed. Most respondents (90%) were Fulani by tribe who could read and write Hausa and Arabic text (ajami). Over 85% were permanent residents practicing transhuman animal husbandry. Animal trypanosomiasis (sammoré), liverfluke (chiwon hanta), worm infestations (helminthosis), and foot and mouth disease (chiwon kafa baki) in Hausa and “boru” in Fulfulde were ranked in the decreasing order of important livestock diseases mentioned. Many livestock owners and some households had lost various numbers of cattle and herds because of animal trypanosomosis. Tsetse flies (kudan tsando) were said to be very common, but many could not differentiate it from other haematophagous biting flies. During dry time, when fodder and water shortage takes place, there is seasonal moving to southern parts of Nigeria. A private-public partnership in tsetse and animal trypanosomosis control using commercially available trypanocides and insecticide is feasible and should be effectively applied. Any recommended influence/approach should recognize the level of awareness, or education of the disease and vectors, and also the willingness of grassroots stakeholders to participate or come in and make suitable control methods.