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Pengaruh Perubahan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Kualitas Layanan di Sektor Kesehatan: Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis
Authors: Aloysius Arya Sanjaya  , Imam Hanafi  , Alfi Haris Wanto
Published: November 2024

Organizational culture change in the healthcare sector has a significant impact on the quality of services provided. In a dynamic environment, healthcare organizations must be able to adapt their internal culture to face new challenges, such as technological developments, regulatory changes, and increasing expectations from patients and the public. This study aims to explore the effect of organizational culture change on the quality of healthcare services through a systematic literature review. The methodology used is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with data analysis from various relevant studies. The results show that cultural change that supports employee engagement and focuses on patient satisfaction can improve operational efficiency and service quality. However, challenges such as resistance to change and limited resources remain obstacles that must be overcome. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that organizational culture change is not only a strategic step to improve service quality, but also a long-term investment that can improve employee engagement and patient satisfaction.
Analisis Efisiensi dan Efektivitas Pengelolaan Dana Desa pada Kantor Desa Kalebarembeng Kecamatan Bontonompo Kabupaten Gowa
Authors: Betaria Nur  , Nurmega Nurmega  , Elisabeth Ambalele
Published: November 2024

This research aims to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of budget management in Kalebarembeng village, Bontonompo District, Gowa Regency. The type of research used in this research is descriptive quantitative with the formula: Efficiency Ratio and Effectiveness Ratio. The data processed is primary data in the form of a report on the realization of the village income and expenditure budget using Kalebarembeng village government funding sources for the 2019-2023 period. The results of the research show that the level of efficiency in managing the Kalembarembeng village budget is still in the less efficient category, but the level of effectiveness is in the effective category. This situation means that the goals of the Kalebarembeng village government can be achieved but at very high costs.
Implementasi Konsep Perikanan Tangkap dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Pesisir Oesapa di Kota Kupang
Authors: Patrikcs Lazarus Dedo Ngara  , Fransina W. Ballo  , Novi Theresia Kiak
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the government's efforts to economically empower the fishing community in the Oesapa fishing village, Kupang City and determine the impact of the assistance provided by the government on community welfare. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection used was interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the research show that the government's efforts to empower the fishing community's economy are by optimizing fishing facilities and infrastructure that are not yet fully distributed among fishermen, improving the quality of fishermen's human resources through socialization to help the community increase community awareness of ocean sustainability, and finally utilizing marine resources and fisheries which have a positive impact on the welfare of both fishermen.
Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Nilai Perusahaan pada Perusahaan Sektor Property & Real Estate yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek
Authors: Aang Syahdina  , Anjela Puspita  , Dhevia Pragatti  , Lisnawati Lisnawati  , Romanus Ama Raya Wai
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this research is to test in reality whether profitability, leverage, and company size affect company value in real estate and property companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2019-2023 period. This study uses secondary data, there are 10 companies that meet the research criteria many as 50 observation data. This study uses a quantitative method. The research variables used are profitability, leverage, and company size. This test uses multiple linear analysis and the eviews 13 software program. These results illustrate that profitability and leverage do not affect company value, while company size has a negative effect. according to the results of the regression test using (REM), the Determination Coefficient R² = 0.493716, indicating that 49.37% of company value is influenced by (ROAS), (DERA), and (UP), while the remaining 50.63% is explained by other factors.
Analisis Struktur Modal terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2018-2022
Authors: Sri Febrianti
Published: November 2024

"Capital Structure Analysis of the Financial Performance of Companies Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the 2018-2022 Period (Case Study of Pt Blue Bird Tbk)". under the guidance of Mrs. Dr. Milka Pasulu, SE., M.Si, and Fausiah, S.E., M.Si. This research aims to determine the effect of capital structure policy on the financial performance of PT Blue Bird Tbk. The research sample is the 31 December financial report regularly for 5 years in accordance with the research period required for the periods 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 (The financial report as of 31 December is a financial report that has been audited). The results of the analysis found that the company PT Blue Bird Tbk for the 2018 – 2022 period, where analysis of capital structure policies to measure financial performance obtained poor results. Regarding this, the values ​​obtained from DER, DAR, ROA and ROE measurements experience fluctuating percentages (rising and falling).
Evaluasi Kepatuhan Pelaku Usaha Petis Ikan HSN terhadap Sistem Jaminan Produk Halal (SJPH) di Konang Galis Kabupaten Pamekasan
Authors: Yulinda Tristiana  , Ahmad Makhtum
Published: November 2024

In Pamekasan, many small and medium businesses have received halal certificates, but still have difficulty implementing SJPH in a sustainable manner. Many business actors do not fully understand that halal certification is not just a symbol, but is a system that needs to be implemented continuously and monitored closely. They often focus on the administrative aspects of certification, and ignore the importance of practice in daily activities. This research aims to determine the efforts of HSN fish paste business actors UMK in Pamekasan Regency in ensuring compliance with SJPH and evaluating compliance with SJPH implementation. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method, where the process of searching for data is through observation, interviews and documentation techniques. This method was chosen so that the research data is in-depth and comprehensive regarding the evaluation of HSN fish paste business actors' compliance with the Halal Product Guarantee System (SJPH). This research involved 4 fish paste business actors. The findings of this research show that HSN fish paste business actors are trying hard to implement SJPH, even though there are obstacles that hinder its effectiveness. However, there are weaknesses in supervision, internal auditing, and employee training. There needs to be more structured action to achieve optimal SJPH compliance and strengthen consumer trust.
KESULITAN BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MATERI PERKALIAN BILANGAN CACAH DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Andi Pratama  , Rintis Rizkia Pangestika  , Titi Anjarini
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesulitan belajar siswa dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pembelajaran matematika materi perkalian bilangan cacah kelas IV di SD Negeri 3 Wirun. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena materi dalam matematika saling berkaitan, jika dalam mempelajari perkalian siswa sudah mengalami kesulitan, siswa pasti akan mengalami kesulitan dalam mempelajari materi selanjutnya. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, dengan desain penelitian studi kasus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 6 siswa kelas IV menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa; Subjek 1 mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep perkalian, kesulitan keterampilan berhitung perkalian, kesulitan dalam penggunaan proses, dan mengalami kesalahan dalam perhitungan. Subjek 2 mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep perkalian, kesulitan keterampilan berhitung perkalian, kesulitan dalam penggunaan proses, dan mengalami kesalahan dalam perhitungan. Subjek 3 mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep perkalian. Subjek 4 mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep perkalian. Subjek 5 mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep perkalian. Subjek 6 mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep perkalian. Tidak lancarnya belajar siswa dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal yang meliputi minat dan motivasi, serta sikap dan kebiasaan. Faktor eksternal meliputi media pembelajaran, metode dan strategi mengajar, kedisiplinan guru dengan siswa, sarana prasarana, serta bimbingan/perhatian orang tua.
Documents from Stasys Žakevičius (Žymantas) archive
Authors: Juodis Darius
Published: November 2024

In 2009, the Museum of Genocide Victims of the Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania received documents from the archive of Stasys Žakevičius (who was called Žymantas since 1945), a social activist, lawyer, and participant of the anti-Soviet and anti-Nazi resistance, from the United States of America. The documents from the archive collected and preserved by Žakevičius have not yet been used much in historical research, as they are scattered in various archives and reflect different periods of his biography.
Post/de/colonial Strategies in Latin America’s Literary and Cultural Discourses
Authors: Coutinho Eduardo F.
Published: November 2024

Known as one of 20th century currents of thought which greatly contributed to Comparative Literature, Postcolonial Studies caused a rupture in the discipline’s main axis when they put into check its ethnocentric character, based on a center/periphery dichotomy that focused on European and non-European produc-tions from an uneven and hierarchic perspective. By refusing to approach the literary and cultural production of European ex-colonies as extensions of what was produced in their metropoles, Postcolonial critics have shaken the basis of Western academy and have raised important questions still present in the agenda of international debates. In this paper, we examine some of these issues, and discuss the role they had in a context as that of Latin America, where the political independence from European matrixes had already occurred since the first half of the 19th century, but cultural and economic dependence is still a heavy burden.
Rewrite the History of a Chinese-American Female: Narratology of The Lost Daughter of Happiness (Fusang)
Authors:   Beijing Foreign Studies University, Leya Fang
Published: November 2024

Chinese American writer Yan Geling depicts the life of a Chi-nese prostitute in the US society one hundred years ago in her novel The Lost Daughter of Happiness (Fusang). By analyzing the narrato-logy of the novel, this essay discusses the issues of male gaze as well as Orientalism in the perspective of postcolonial feminism. The resistance against the dominating male-Western narration in US history prevails between the lines. In the first chapter of her work, Yan evokes readers’ identification with her heroine in their cog-nitive experience by adopting the tactics of second-person narrative, which puts the reader at the site of an objectified Asian female. The trick turns the table on readers. Being different from the readers of American history books that record Chinese prostitutes, the readers of Yan’s novel are no longer the subjects of giving judgement. Instead, they are forced into a shocking illusion of being judged with nude body by an authority. And with the superimposed points of view, Yan intentionally keeps the superimposed underpainting of male gaze and Orientalism, and re-superimposes a new perspective to fight against those stereotypes of Asian females. The combination of first and second-person in Fusang creates a mutual gazing space by constructing an opposition between "you" and "I". This oppo-sition serves as the prerequisite for the inversion of their subject-object relation and the communication between them, and finally "you" and "I" manage to communicate in the visual space. In these ways, Yan rewrites the cultural history of Asian-American females by substituting “history” with “herstory”.
Focusing Cultural Affinity Among South Asian Cultures, Cutting Across Geo-spatial Barrier: Rabindranath Tagore and His Multi-dimensional Creativity
Authors:   Comparative Literature Association of India, Mukherjee Tapati
Published: November 2024

In a jet – set globalized world where change is the only con-stant as an aftermath of phenomenal progress in science and tech-nology, we are at ease to interact with various cultures, pertaining to various countries, nations and groups. But it is indeed amazing that even in the nineteenth century, a poet and litterateur of as-tounding magnitude in British ruled – India – Rabindranath Tagore, the first Nobel Laureate of Asia could visualize the idea of a one world across geo – political boundary. Notwithstanding his multiple visits to Europe and America, his fascination for Asian countries has been revealed through his five trips to Japan, China, Ceylon, Persia etc. In his attempt to trace the root of affinity among these cultures of South Asian countries, he had imbibed inspiration from their literature, art and above all lifestyle and this cultural interaction has been delineated in his travelogues like Way to Japan, In Persia etc. The Japanese style of short poem Heiku composed in two/three lines had impressed him so much that he started writing Heiku poems in Bangla. Japanese drawing, flower decoration, tea ceremo-nies etc. were so favorite to him that he requested his nephews to visit Japan just to get training in that art. The most poignant expression of this cultural interaction between Tagore and South Asian countries was reflected in the idea of Visva Bharati, his cherished institution where South Asian impetus is distinctly visible. The dance technique, choreography and music which he invented for his musical and dance dramas reflect the profound impact of Sri Lankan Candy dance and other techniques. In the same token, Sri Lanka, bent on westernization at the cost of their indigenous culture, could make a cultural revival under the influence of Tagore. In the present paper, there will be a humble attempt to show how cultural pluralism among diverse South Asian cultures could materialize through the aegis of Tagore, how he could institutiona-lize these diverse influences in his institution through exchange programme of teachers and students and above all how this idea of ingrained oneness was permeated in his creative works, in essays, travelogues, art and fine arts like dance. Tagore’s reception in South Asian countries and the impact exerted by him vice – versa can be cited as an example of cultural assimilation.
History, Sociocultural Implications and Archetypal Characters of “Three Gu Six Po” in Traditional Chinese Novels
Authors:   The University of Hong Kong, Danqi Lu
Published: November 2024

Grannies with folk careers, literally translated into “Three Gu Six Po” in Chinese, are ubiquitous in traditional Chinese novels and colloquial stories. They may be nuns, midwives, or matchmakers from a relatively unprivileged status, seeking any temporary work opportunity and providing various services in and out of house-holds. The interesting dynamic between these characters taking on deeply nuanced positions in Chinese sociocultural traditions while also adhering to archetypal roles provides begs two assertions: Firstly, we can learn about the career norms, social status and life patterns of these “Three Gu Six Po” during the Ming and Qing dynasties by delving into the stories and related reviews in histo-rical accounts. Noticeably, their roles can be simultaneously power-ful due to their social roles within the domestic politics sphere while marginalised and diminished because they are women and of a less respectable working class. And the development of social stereotypes and contemptuous attitudes towards “Three Gu Six Po” can be explored by studying these texts. Under the unnoticeable biased narratives of the elite literati during that period, this group of characters in literary works does not have a complete or identifying name and usually takes on relatively flat and templated personali-ties, with fixed impressions such as eloquence, greed, and lewdness, which suggests a concentration on the issues of gender and class inequalities in that period. Secondly, as a representative member of “Three Gu Six Po”, “Granny Wang” has gradually become a typecast nameless character and is continuously being rewritten. Based on the basic profile of “Three Gu Six Po”, some writers have occasionally given the cha-racter more detailed and vivid portrayals, and in some cases have developed her into a round character with own agency who was aware of her domestic power and made use of it. The logic behind the empowerment of “Granny Wang” through service can be traced back to Chinese philosophy, which makes the character archetype very different from servants or witches in Western countries.
New Trajectories in Postcolonial Narratives: The Predicament of the Immigrant in the Host Country in Laila Lalami’s The Other Americans
Authors:   Mohammed V University, Issafi Hamid
Published: November 2024

During the last few decades Postcolonial studies have evolved to a considerable extent. The abundance of Postcolonial writings and rising polemical debates among Postcolonial writers, scholars and critics are benchmarks that marked the evolvement of Postcolo-nialism in the realm of intelligentsia. Among the most prominent and innovative key-figures of Postcolonial and diaspora writers is Laila Lalami. This paper seeks to explore new routings in Postco-lonial writings. Therefore, the dynamic shift from locality to cosmo-politanism inscribed within Laila Lalami’s The Other Americans (2019) will be discussed. How the migrant’s moving identity is manifested in the Western host country through the prism of the Self and Other dynamics will be given much emphasis. Methodologically speaking, Mikhail Bakhtin’s dialogism will be used as a tool to discuss the polyphony of the novel; by the same token, this study draws upon Postcolonial theory; concepts such as displacement, moving identities, and Homi Bhabha’s third space will be used as tools of analysis.
Response of Onion to Deficit Irrigation Levels at Different Growth Stages on Yield and Water Productivity
Authors: Debebe Ayele , Nurga Yitagesu , Tesfaye Henok , Bekele Seble , Meskelu Elias
Published: November 2024

The Ethiopian vegetable sub-sector, particularly onion, is crucial for the economy due to its high productivity and ease of cultivation. However, water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions hinders its expansion. This study conducted at Wondo Genet Agricultural Research Center aimed to investigate the impact of deficit irrigation levels at various growth stages on onion yield and water productivity. The experiment employed a split plot design with four crop growing stages and three deficit irrigation levels. Results revealed that deficit irrigation significantly affected onion growth parameters and yield components. Bulb diameter, number of leaves per plant, and total bulb yield 5.84 cm, 6.85, 23.26 t/ha, respectively, were notably influenced by deficit irrigation levels, with the highest yields observed under full irrigation. Additionally, water use efficiency varied with deficit irrigation application timing, with the highest efficiency recorded during the maturation stage. Overall, deficit irrigation during initial and maturation stages at 55% ETc application level emerged as the most viable option, ensuring sustainable crop production in water-scarce areas. These findings underscore the importance of adopting deficit irrigation strategies to optimize water use efficiency and enhance onion yield in Ethiopia's vegetable sub-sector.
Optimization strategy of computer numerical control machining process parameters in biomanufacturing mold
Authors: Nie Xiaochun , Gao Qin , Zhang Yunling
Published: November 2024

With the rapid development of biomanufacturing technology in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, the demand for high-precision and high-quality molds has surged. When Computer numerical control (CNC) machining biomanufacturing molds, the optimization of process parameters becomes the key to improve efficiency and quality. The purpose of this study is to explore the optimization strategy of CNC machining process parameters to achieve the best surface quality, dimensional accuracy and machining efficiency. Through literature review, the spindle speed, feed speed and cutting depth are selected as the key parameters, and the multi-objective optimization model is constructed by response surface method, which is solved by genetic algorithm. The experiment shows that the process parameters of CNC system in mold manufacturing are cutting speed 100 (m/min), feed rate 0.2 (mm/rev) and cutting depth 0.5 (mm), which will effectively reduce the manufacturing cost, and effectively control the alarm times within 35 times in different processing equipment, greatly reduce the risk. The optimization strategy can significantly improve the surface quality and productivity of the mold and reduce the cost. The comparative analysis verifies the effectiveness of the method, which provides new theoretical and technical support for CNC machining in the field of biomanufacturing.
Understanding the influence of COVID-19 on pancreatic exocrine and endocrine function: сlinical and pathogenetic insights and their correlation with infection severity
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Zharova M.E. , Nikonov E.L. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Ivanikov I.O. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Grigoryeva Yu.V.
Published: November 2024

The aim. This study aims to investigate the clinical and pathogenetic features of pancreatic involvement in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Material and methods. We conducted an analysis of two hundred medical records belonging to patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at the gastroenterology department of the Central Clinical Hospital of Russian Federation Presidential Administration, from March 2020 to July 2021. Results. Among the comorbidities observed, type 2 diabetes mellitus and glucose intolerance (T2DM/GI) were present in 39 (19.5%) patients, while chronic pancreatitis was evident in 10 (5%) patients. Notably, a history of T2DM/GI correlated with prolonged hospital stays (p=0.0024). Elevated pancreatic enzyme levels were detected in 11.5% of patients, showing a significant association with the COVID-19 severity (p=0.0001) and prolonged hospitalization (p=0.0002). Furthermore, a statistically significant correlation was found between age and the risk of elevated pancreatic enzyme levels (p=0.0011). Conclusion. The involvement of the pancreas in COVID-19 patients poses a significant clinical challenge, exacerbating overall clinical outcomes. These findings underscore the critical importance of monitoring pancreatic enzymes and glycemic profiles within the evaluation protocols of COVID-19 patients to facilitate early diagnosis and ensure prompt treatment of complications.
The role of superfast insulin analogues in diabetes mellitus
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Demidova T.Yu. , Galstyan G.R. ,   Endocrinology Research Centre, Levitskaya A.N. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Published: November 2024

In recent decades, significant advances in sugar therapy have been associated with the introduction of human insulin analogues. Superfast human insulin analogues have become an important tool for achieving optimal glycemic control and improving the quality of life of patients. Due to its unique pharmacokinetics, this group of insulin preparations provides a faster and more predictable onset of action, which allows its profile to be as close as possible to the secretion of endogenous insulin. A number of clinical trials have confirmed the advantage of superfast insulin analogues in the control of postprandial hyperglycemia compared with insulin preparations of the previous generation.
Digital assistants in real clinical practice on the example of treating a patient with type 1 diabetes
Authors:   Rosunimed of MOH of Russia, Markova T.N. , Subbotina L.S. ,   Moscow City Clinical Hospital No. 52, Stas M.S.
Published: November 2024

Achieving compensation of carbohydrate metabolism indicators is a priority in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus. However, repeated measurements of glucose levels, especially in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D), lead to rapid burnout and increased anxiety of the patient. Digital assistants help to increase the patient's commitment to treatment, compliance with the schedule of daily measurements of blood glucose, timely correction of therapy and optimization of various types of medical care (traditional visits, telemedicine consultations, online consultations). Based on clinical research data, it is currently known that the use of digital assistants contributes to achieving a stable clinical result of treatment, reducing the number of hospitalizations for diabetes decompensation, and reducing patient anxiety about their disease. This article presents a clinical case of managing a patient with T1D who used a glucometer with the ability to maintain an electronic self-monitoring diary, followed by telemedicine consultation with an endocrinologist based on data from structured reports generated in the glucometer application. The results obtained demonstrate the advantages of using individual digital assistants in the daily life of patients with diabetes
Hydrogel-based Soft Robotics for Surgical Machinery
Authors: Terzi Tuğra Alp
Published: November 2024

Hydrogel-based soft robotics represent a transformative approach in surgical machinery, offering unparalleled adaptability, biocompatibility, and precision for minimally invasive procedures. Hydrogels, with their high water content and tunable mechanical properties, mimic soft biological tissues, making them ideal for applications in delicate surgical environments. This research explores the integration of hydrogel materials into soft robotic systems, focusing on their fabrication, actuation mechanisms, and performance in surgical applications. Key advancements include the development of stimuli-responsive hydrogels that enable precise control of movement and force, enhancing the capability to navigate complex anatomical structures. The study also examines computational models for simulating hydrogel behavior and optimizing robotic designs. While the potential benefits of hydrogel-based soft robotics in improving patient outcomes are significant, challenges remain in ensuring durability, scalability, and reliable control systems. This research aims to address these limitations by integrating advanced materials science with robotic engineering. By doing so, it contributes to the evolution of surgical technologies, paving the way for safer and more effective procedures.
Research on the construction of campus football teaching content hierarchical system and flexible management
Authors: Davis Katherine , Kelly Sarah , Gilbert Samuel
Published: November 2024

In response to the national requirements for the development of campus football and addressing the current imbalance in the development of campus football teaching in China, this study discusses the construction of a football teaching content hierarchical system and flexible management that aligns with China's national conditions. It also elaborates on management strategies for the implementation of categorized guidance, flexible management, and enhanced inspection and evaluation in football teaching. Based on the systematic principles of constructing a campus football teaching content hierarchical system, as well as the basic rules of football tactics and teaching practice, campus football teaching content is divided into three levels: primary, intermediate, and advanced, with ten proficiency levels. The content at each level includes corresponding basic theoretical knowledge of football, football techniques and tactics, mental health education, and physical development. When arranging the teaching content at each level, it is essential to fully consider the matching of football knowledge and tactics, and to organically integrate football knowledge, skills with physical training, and comprehensive quality education. The implementation of flexible management should be practical, proposing different requirements for football teaching in schools of different types and regions, implementing categorized guidance and management; it is necessary to strengthen institutional construction, and use inspection and evaluation as a driving force to promote the sustainable development of football teaching.
论有偿委托合同任意解除的赔偿责任
Authors:   ACADEMIC FRONTIERS PUBLISHING GROUP(AFP), NAN Huifeng
Published: November 2024

《民法典》第933 条规定，委托人和受托人有权行使任意解除权，由此解除权人行使法定权利造成对方损失应承担的赔偿责任，其性质属于法定赔偿责任。常见的归责事由包括：解除人恶意解除、解除时间不当等。其中解除时间不当这一归责事由，应从委托人和受托人的角度分开展开讨论。针对赔偿范围，学界和实务界长期争论不休，争论主要集中在履行利益是否赔偿以及履行利益的赔偿范围等问题上。在有偿委托合同中，鉴于民商区分的差异以及权利行使主体的不同，应当细化区分标准，从委托人受托人的不同角度并结合民商不同领域具体分析赔偿范围问题。
Comparative Evaluation of Ion Release and Uptake of Fluoride Varnish Containing Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate and Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate – An Experimental Approach.
Authors: Patil Aishwarya Bhavesh  , Arun M Xavier  , Balagopal Varma R  , Suresh Kumar J  , Parvathy Kumaran  , Malini Venugopal  , Nishna Thankappan
Published: November 2024

The effectiveness of fluoride varnish may be restricted due to inadequate bioavailability of phosphate and calcium ions in the oral cavity. Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate and Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate have exhibited ability to enhance absorption of calcium and fluoride. The present study aims to compare the remineralization potential of fluoride varnishes containing DCPD and CPP-ACP. Materials and Method: The ion release, precipitation and surface microhardness of enamel blocks were compared following topical application of various Floride varnishes. Thirty enamel blocks were divided into 3 groups following randomization that included: NaF varnish (Group A), CPP-ACP NaF varnish (Group B) and DCPD- NaF varnish (Group C). Pre- and post-treatment microhardness was evaluated using Vickers Microhardness Tester. UV-Vis Spectroscopy assessed the fluoride release at 2 hrs, 4 hrs and 6 hrs. The uptake of fluoride, calcium and phosphates were determined using SEM-EDX. The statistical significance was tested with One-way ANOVA variance for normality followed by post-hoc tests (p ≤ 0.05). Results: All the groups showed statistically significant increase in microhardness post-treatment (Group A: p=0.03, Group B, C: p=0.00). The mean increase in VHN was Group B (53.67) > Group C (34.75) > Group A (27.40). No significant difference in the F release was noted over time (p=0.00). The fluoride release over all three time intervals was Group C > Group B > Group C. Fluoride, Calcium and Phosphates showed highly significant differences between groups (p=0.00) with Group C > Group A> Group B. Conclusion: The novel NaF-DCPD Varnish displayed a promising remineralization potential, however it cannot be conclusively considered to be superior to the commercially available NaF-CPP ACP Varnish. Further in-vivo investigations need to be undertaken to determine the efficacy of NaF-DCPD varnish to determine its feasibility in clinical practice.
EU cross-border cooperation : stakeholders’ mobilisation and funding acquisition
Authors:   , Bandilli Marsida
Published: November 2024

This thesis examines the dynamics of stakeholders' mobilisation and the acquisition of EU funding within the framework of cross-border cooperation, with a specific focus on the Interreg Flanders-Netherlands program. The study aims to explore the complex interactions among stakeholders, their mobilisation patterns, and the factors influencing their success in securing EU funds for collaborative projects that address economic, social, and environmental objectives in border regions. Three research questions guide this inquiry: the characteristics of mobilised stakeholders, the factors facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and the determinants of successful project funding. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative analysis of stakeholder attributes with qualitative insights from interviews, thereby providing a comprehensive view of mobilisation strategies and coalition-building among stakeholders. Key theoretical frameworks, including Resource Dependence Theory (RDT), Multilevel Governance Theory (MGT), the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF), and the interest groups lobbying literature underpin the analysis, offering insights into how stakeholders navigate the EU funding landscape, form alliances, and leverage resources. Findings reveal that successful mobilisation relies not only on alignment with EU program objectives but also on coalition-building with stakeholders who share common identities or complementary resources. In the Flanders-Netherlands case, where historical, cultural, and economic ties facilitate cooperation, stakeholders effectively engage in resource-sharing and strategic lobbying. However, this favorable context also underscores the challenge of generalising these findings to other EU regions with more pronounced linguistic or economic disparities. The empirical analysis highlights the role of core stakeholders in fostering network centrality, illustrating how frequent collaboration enhances both access to and success in EU funding opportunities. The study concludes that stakeholder success in the EU funding process is driven by adaptive strategies that blend direct and indirect lobbying, strategic communication, and coalition-building to secure sustained engagement with EU institutions. This research contributes to the broader discourse on EU cross-border cooperation by detailing the specific tactics stakeholders use to overcome institutional and structural obstacles and maximize resource acquisition. By analysing how stakeholders mobilise, collaborate, and employ adaptive lobbying and coalition-building strategies to sustain engagement with EU institutions, this thesis offers practical implications for both policymakers and stakeholders. It suggests that an emphasis on strategic partnerships, effective communication, and resource pooling is essential for stakeholders aiming to enhance cross-border cooperation and advance regional development through EU funding opportunities.
Strengthening cheetah population monitoring for biodiversity conservation
Authors:   , Verschueren Stijn
Published: November 2024

Biodiversity is declining globally, with many species facing threats from habitat loss and human encroachment. While conservation strategies often focus on charismatic species, it is key to evaluate whether such focus complies with the broader principles of biodiversity conservation. The cheetah is renowned for its speed and elegance, and stands as a flagship species for grasslands and savannas, particularly in Africa. Despite its global recognition, research on cheetahs has been localized, leaving many populations understudied. In this context, we first explore the role of the cheetah as a flagship species, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to protect both the species and its habitat. Cheetahs inhabit ecologically valuable areas, particularly were human impact is high and protection low. By identifying and mapping conservation priorities, efforts can be targeted more effectively, while contributing to broader biodiversity targets. Next, we explore methods to improve population monitoring efforts. This is an important aspect for understanding and managing cheetah populations, which are extremely wide-ranging and exist at low population densities, and thereby often remain undetected. Through the application of non-invasive survey techniques such as detection dogs and camera traps, significant improvements were made in detecting cheetahs. These methods offer cost-effective means while providing insights into their spatial ecology and population status. Moreover, the utilization of pattern recognition algorithms for individual identification enhances population estimates by reducing identification efforts. Adopting these innovative approaches can streamline monitoring efforts and contribute to obtaining more accurate data for informed decision-making. Finally, we present four case studies from different cheetah populations at local and regional scales. The case studies focus on distribution patterns and habitat associations, with implications extending to the broader carnivore guild and the conservation of biodiversity. These studies identify conservation opportunities across human-impacted landscapes, such as the conservation potential of specific landscapes in eastern Namibia and the ability of subordinate carnivores to persist outside of national parks. The research findings highlight several implications for biodiversity conservation. Firstly, integrating species-centric approaches with broader conservation strategies is crucial for effectively safeguarding flagship species while preserving biodiversity. Secondly, the adoption of innovative survey techniques can improve monitoring efficiency and contribute to new insights into carnivore ecology and conservation. Lastly, the case studies emphasize the need for adaptive management approaches that accounts for local environmental conditions and social needs.
Managing the powers of digital platforms through platform law, contract law and consumer law
Authors:   , Lari-Williams Feyisayo
Published: November 2024

The rise of digital platforms has reshaped the global economy, altering how goods and services are exchanged and redefining legal relationships between platform operators, and platform users. Using Amazon, Uber, and Booking.com as case studies, and focusing on Germany, Belgium, and the UK, this thesis examines (i) the gatekeeping, regulatory, and algorithmic powers wielded by digital platforms; (ii) the effects of these powers on platform users; and (iii) the legal tools available for managing these powers. The central question is: To what extent have the structural characteristics and power dynamics of the platform economy created gaps in contractual power management, and what legal and policy mechanisms can address these gaps? This research finds that the platform ecosystem disrupts traditional contract chains by placing platform operators in roles that were once held by various actors, shifting the balance of contractual power. It identifies that platforms exercise gatekeeping power through their control of access to the ecosystem and user data. Their regulatory power emerges through wide-ranged rule making and the use of standard contracts, often containing widely dispersed or unfair terms. Algorithmic power is seen in how platforms control core algorithms that influence product recommendations, pricing, search results, and user matching. Gatekeeping power can be exercised to impose strict terms for access to the platform and data, which can limit business users' ability to make informed decisions, restrict data portability, and provide a competitive advantage to platforms. The regulatory power can result in the imposition of unfair terms, and distortion of the balance of interest between consumers and sellers/service providers, and algorithmic power can be used to achieve preferential treatment, price discrimination, and other biases. This research combines insights mainly from platform law, contract law, and consumer law, to assess the extent of legal protections available to users against platforms’ misuse of power. It shows that while there are applicable protection tools in these domains, gaps persist in managing the powers of digital platforms, such as the limited scope of platform laws, challenges in applying contract law protections, fragmented consumer protection laws across jurisdictions, sparse safeguards against algorithm misuse, and the challenge posed by algorithmic secrecy. The thesis proposes legal and policy reforms to rebalance power dynamics in the platform economy. It advocates for adaptive legal frameworks that recognize platforms' multifaceted roles and enhance user protections through flexible contract law and improved platform regulations.
Introduction of the european green deal within the company
Authors: Baghdad Doukara Ahlam
Published: November 2024

El libro que aquí presentamos se corresponde con los trabajos de investigación, en forma de comunicaciones, que fueron presentadas y defendidas por sus autoras/es en el II Congreso internacional «Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente», celebrado en la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, en su Campus de Alcoy (Alicante), los días 15 y 16 de noviembre de 2024. El éxito de esta iniciativa académica fue patente: 61 comunicaciones aceptadas que entre libro se presentan en forma de capítulos, defendidas/presentadas por un total de 75 autores, de diferentes nacionalidades, provenientes del mundo universitario y/o profesional. Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente gira en torno a seis ejes temáticos, que dan acogida a estos diferentes trabajos de investigación en materia de planificación y organización de la empresa, marketing comercial y comunicación, planificación jurídica internacional de la empresa, e innovación docente y educación. Dentro de cada eje temático los lectores van a encontrar grandes reflexiones sobre «Tecnología, Persona y Derecho», «La importancia del marketing digital en entornos internacionales», «Los efectos del cambio climático y la protección de los derechos humanos de los migrantes», «Transformaciones en el Sector Bancario y sus implicaciones para la inclusión financiera en España», o «La eficacia de los simuladores en las enseñanzas superiores: un estudio comparativo», entre otros; garantizándoles así que el debate científico en el que se convirtió esta segunda edición del Congreso se reproduzca con la lectura de esta obra.
El fraccionamiento de la ley aplicable al contrato internacional como herramienta de planificación de la empresa
Authors: Heredia Sánchez Lerdys Saray
Published: November 2024

El libro que aquí presentamos se corresponde con los trabajos de investigación, en forma de comunicaciones, que fueron presentadas y defendidas por sus autoras/es en el II Congreso internacional «Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente», celebrado en la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, en su Campus de Alcoy (Alicante), los días 15 y 16 de noviembre de 2024. El éxito de esta iniciativa académica fue patente: 61 comunicaciones aceptadas que entre libro se presentan en forma de capítulos, defendidas/presentadas por un total de 75 autores, de diferentes nacionalidades, provenientes del mundo universitario y/o profesional. Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente gira en torno a seis ejes temáticos, que dan acogida a estos diferentes trabajos de investigación en materia de planificación y organización de la empresa, marketing comercial y comunicación, planificación jurídica internacional de la empresa, e innovación docente y educación. Dentro de cada eje temático los lectores van a encontrar grandes reflexiones sobre «Tecnología, Persona y Derecho», «La importancia del marketing digital en entornos internacionales», «Los efectos del cambio climático y la protección de los derechos humanos de los migrantes», «Transformaciones en el Sector Bancario y sus implicaciones para la inclusión financiera en España», o «La eficacia de los simuladores en las enseñanzas superiores: un estudio comparativo», entre otros; garantizándoles así que el debate científico en el que se convirtió esta segunda edición del Congreso se reproduzca con la lectura de esta obra.
Los efectos del cambio climático y la protección de los derechos humanos de los migrantes
Authors: Ortega Giménez Alfonso
Published: November 2024

El libro que aquí presentamos se corresponde con los trabajos de investigación, en forma de comunicaciones, que fueron presentadas y defendidas por sus autoras/es en el II Congreso internacional «Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente», celebrado en la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, en su Campus de Alcoy (Alicante), los días 15 y 16 de noviembre de 2024. El éxito de esta iniciativa académica fue patente: 61 comunicaciones aceptadas que entre libro se presentan en forma de capítulos, defendidas/presentadas por un total de 75 autores, de diferentes nacionalidades, provenientes del mundo universitario y/o profesional. Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente gira en torno a seis ejes temáticos, que dan acogida a estos diferentes trabajos de investigación en materia de planificación y organización de la empresa, marketing comercial y comunicación, planificación jurídica internacional de la empresa, e innovación docente y educación. Dentro de cada eje temático los lectores van a encontrar grandes reflexiones sobre «Tecnología, Persona y Derecho», «La importancia del marketing digital en entornos internacionales», «Los efectos del cambio climático y la protección de los derechos humanos de los migrantes», «Transformaciones en el Sector Bancario y sus implicaciones para la inclusión financiera en España», o «La eficacia de los simuladores en las enseñanzas superiores: un estudio comparativo», entre otros; garantizándoles así que el debate científico en el que se convirtió esta segunda edición del Congreso se reproduzca con la lectura de esta obra.
Autorizaciones de residencia conforme a la Ley 14/2013 de apoyo a los emprendedores y su internacionalización
Authors: Alonso García Esther
Published: November 2024

El libro que aquí presentamos se corresponde con los trabajos de investigación, en forma de comunicaciones, que fueron presentadas y defendidas por sus autoras/es en el II Congreso internacional «Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente», celebrado en la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, en su Campus de Alcoy (Alicante), los días 15 y 16 de noviembre de 2024. El éxito de esta iniciativa académica fue patente: 61 comunicaciones aceptadas que entre libro se presentan en forma de capítulos, defendidas/presentadas por un total de 75 autores, de diferentes nacionalidades, provenientes del mundo universitario y/o profesional. Derecho, Economía, Empresa e Innovación Docente gira en torno a seis ejes temáticos, que dan acogida a estos diferentes trabajos de investigación en materia de planificación y organización de la empresa, marketing comercial y comunicación, planificación jurídica internacional de la empresa, e innovación docente y educación. Dentro de cada eje temático los lectores van a encontrar grandes reflexiones sobre «Tecnología, Persona y Derecho», «La importancia del marketing digital en entornos internacionales», «Los efectos del cambio climático y la protección de los derechos humanos de los migrantes», «Transformaciones en el Sector Bancario y sus implicaciones para la inclusión financiera en España», o «La eficacia de los simuladores en las enseñanzas superiores: un estudio comparativo», entre otros; garantizándoles así que el debate científico en el que se convirtió esta segunda edición del Congreso se reproduzca con la lectura de esta obra.