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A Review on Zooplankton Diversity with Reference to Physico-Chemical Parameters of Lentic Ecosystems in Maharashtra
Authors: Vairagade S. P.
Published: April 2024

Zooplanktons are diverse organisms, are found more or less in all water bodies. The plankton research is a highly helpful technique for determining the biotic potential of water bodies and adds to the overall calculation of their biotic nature and general economic potential.  Zooplanktons are microscopic, free-floating organisms that are essential to the functioning of aquatic ecosystems.  As the most crucial link in the energy transfer between phytoplankton and higher aquatic animals, zooplanktons are significant biotic components and play a significant role in the aquatic environment. The functioning of an aquatic ecosystem's food chains, food webs, energy flow, and nutrient cycling are all influenced by zooplankton. Zooplankton populations are excellent indicators of the stability of the food chain. Numerous environmental parameters, including pH, temperature, salinity, oxygen, and others, have an impact on zooplankton. The food chain and the flow of energy between the primary and tertiary trophic levels are both significantly influenced by zooplankton. They serve as indicators of the physical, chemical, and biological processes occurring in aquatic systems due to their high densities. Because they are highly sensitive to environmental change, changes in the abundance of certain species or in the makeup of certain communities can be used to gauge the health of the environment. An assessment of the literature on zooplanktons in Indian lentic water has been done in the current work, which has long been deemed necessary in this subject.
Adviser Automation Express: CSV-Powered Multi-Recipient Messaging System
Authors: Suyash Ganeshkar  , Manish Fale  , Akhilesh Adhe  , Sarang Dhanave  , Prof. Arunadevi Khaple
Published: April 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of digital advertising, the ability to effectively communicate with target audiences is a pivotal determinant of success. Advertisers continually seek innovative solutions to streamline their campaigns, reduce operational overhead, and enhance the personalization of messages to engage consumers more effectively. Manual communication methods, while functional, often fall short in meeting these demands, leading to the exploration automation as a compelling alternative. Adviser automation as a transformative tool for advertisers. Specifically, it focuses on the development and implementation of a CSV integrated message sender, a solution aimed at simplifying the intricate process of reaching audiences at scale.
Symptoms, biochemical indicators and general blood analysis for hepatopathy in dogs
Authors: Kashliak N. O. , Vlizlo V. V.
Published: April 2024

Liver pathologies (hepatopathies) in dogs are widespread. The World Veterinary Association of Small Animals suggests confirming the diagnosis of liver disease by intravital histological examination of the organ. Since it is not always possible to perform a liver puncture in veterinary clinics, the purpose of our work was to study the clinical signs and blood indicators of hepatopathy in dogs and, based on the data obtained, to show typical symptoms and laboratory tests of organ damage and the possible nature of the development of the pathological process. The material for research was healthy and patients with liver pathology of dogs of various breeds. During the clinical examination of sick animals, depression, vomiting, fever, tenderness in the liver area, and sometimes jaundice of the sclera, visible mucous membranes and skin were found. Biochemical tests of the patient's blood showed violations of the liver's primary functions: bile-forming, bile-secreting, detoxifying, and protein-synthesizing. In the blood of dogs with hepatopathy, compared to clinically healthy dogs, it was established that the content of total bilirubin increased by 7.5 times (Р ˂ 0.05), bile acids by 3.2 times (Р ˂ 0.001) and ammonia by 61 % (Р ˂ 0 .05) and a 23% decrease in the amount of albumin (Р ˂ 0.01). The content of total protein and urea in the blood serum of sick animals did not differ from that of clinically healthy ones. In all sick dogs, the activity of ALT increased by 8.5 times (Р ˂ 0.05), AST by 10.2 times (Р ˂ 0.001), and LF by 9.3 times (Р ˂ 0.01), which indicates a lesion cells of the hepatobiliary system. Indicators of the functional state of the liver (bilirubin, bile acids, ammonia, albumin) and blood enzymes (ALT, AST, LF) in the group of sick dogs had significant fluctuations. They depended on the severity and course of the pathological process. When examining the general blood analysis of the patients, a decrease of 19.8 % in the hemoglobin content (Р ˂ 0.01), 23.2 % in the number of erythrocytes (Р ˂ 0.01), and 19.8 % in the hematocrit value (Р ˂ 0, 01). In the blood of sick dogs, the number of leukocytes increased threefold (Р ˂ 0.001); this was due to rod-nuclear (Р ˂ 0.01) and segment-nuclear neutrophils and monocytes. At the same time, the number of lymphocytes in patients' blood decreased (Р ˂ 0.001). Based on the analysis of individual data of clinical signs and blood parameters of sick dogs, it can be concluded that the animals primarily developed hepatitis, and some of the pathological processes had an acute course, while others had a chronic course.
A contribuição ao Programa de Integração Social (PIS) e a Contribuição para o Financiamento da Seguridade Social (COFINS) incidentes sobre as receitas financeiras das instituições financeiras nos moldes estipulados pela lei nº 9.718/98
Authors: Bitencourt Yasmin da Silva
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar se há fundamento normativo para que se exija o pagamento das contribuições ao PIS e a COFINS sobre as receitas financeiras das instituições financeiras no período entre a edição da Lei 9.718/98 e a superveniência da Lei nº 12.973/2014. Com a promulgação da Lei 9.718/98 foram introduzidas alterações na legislação aplicável a tais contribuições que promoveram o alargamento da base de cálculo das contribuições, uma vez que referida lei equiparou o faturamento ao conceito de receita bruta, extrapolando assim o conceito técnico de faturamento previsto originariamente no artigo 195, inciso I, da Constituição Federal de 1988 ao considerar não apenas a receita da venda de bens e serviços mas também as demais receitas, inclusive as financeiras.
Analisis Hubungan Sanitasi Tempat Dan Alat Dengan Keberadaan Bakteri Escherichia Coli Pada Depot Air Minum Isi Ulang (Damiu) Di Indonesia: Meta-Analisis Tahun 20112021
Authors: Hi. Adam Herwin. A. , Azizah R. Azizah , Keman Soedjajadi , Leonita Acknes
Published: April 2024

Latarbelakang: Depot air minum isi ulang merupakan salah satu kegiatan usaha yang mengarah kepada air bersih untuk memenuhi kebutuhan air minum masyarakat dan juga memenuhi gaya hidup masyarakat sekarang yang mengutamakan kepraktisan dan kemudahan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan hidup (Muhammad Syahril, et al, 2020). Tujuan: untuk menganalisis hubungan Sanitasi Tempat dan Alat dengan keberadaan bakteri Escherichia coli pada depot air minum isi ulang (DAMIU) di Indonesia. Metode: penelitian ini menggunakan meta-analisis yaitu suatu metode statistik yang menggabungkan beberapa (2 atau lebih) dari hasil penelitian secara kuantitatif dengan cara mencari nilai effect size atau ringkasan dengan menggunakan software JASP version 0.9.2. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini berasal dari Google Scholar kemudian dilakukan pemilahan sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi dan diperoleh 7 artikel penelitian. Hasil: dari meta analisis yang memiliki hubungan antara Lokasi/tempat dengan nilai pooled PR = e 0.40 = 1.491 (95% CI -0.12 – 0.68) Kemudian variabel kedua terdapat hygiene sanitasi peralatan dan Bakteri Escherihia Coli dengan nilai pooled PR = e 0.62 = 1.858 (95% CI -0.16 - 1.07). Kesimpulan: dari hasil meta-analisis variabel lokasi/tempat dan variabel peralatan memiliki hubungan dengan keberadaan Bakteri Escherihia Coli. Disarankan Pemilik depot dan operator memperhatikan kebersihan alat dan memelihara alat tersebut, Instansi terkait dalam hal ini Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten/Kota memberikan edukasi, pendampingan terhadap pemilik depot.
Literature Review: Pola Pemberian Makan dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita
Authors: Nadila Afifah , Herdiani Novera
Published: April 2024

Latar Belakang: Stunting merupakan gagal tumbuh kembang pada anak akibat asupan gizi yang tidak cukup dalam waktu lama, infeksi berulag dan stimulasi psikososial yang tidak adekuat. Pola pemberian makan yang buruk dipengaruhi oleh tingkat pengetahuan ibu yang kurang. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis keterkaitan pola pemberian makan dan pengetahuan ibu dengan kejadian stunting. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan studi traditional literature review. Sumber data berasal dari database Google Scholar dan Portal Garuda dengan rentang tahun 2017-2020. Hasil: Tinjauan literatur ditemukan 12 artikel yang sesuai dengan kriteria bahan analisis. Rata-rata pola pemberian makan yang terbesar yaitu pola pemberian makan buruk dengan balita stunting sebesar 60,5% dan pola pemberian makan bentuk pengabaiakn sebesar 39,3%. Tingkat pengetahuan ibu rendah namun balita tidak stunting sebesar 55,3%. Keterkaitan pola pemberian makan dan pengetahuan ibu dengan kejadian stunting pada balita dilihat dari rata-rata nilai Odds Ratio (OR) tertinggi adalah pola pemberian makan sebesar 5 dan 15,3%. Kesimpulan: Pola pemberian makan merupakan faktor penyebab terjadinya kejadian stunting pada balita.
Analisis Penerapan Instrumen Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire (Sdq) Terhadap Deteksi Dini Kejadian Depresi Pada Remaja
Authors: Suni Arsad , Umanailo Damir , Muhammad Al Azhar , Tololiu Tinneke Aneke
Published: April 2024

Latar Belakang: Perubahan perilaku remaja di Indonesia saat ini sangat memprihatinkan yang dikategorikan sebagai perilaku berisiko atau perilaku menyimpang. Remaja juga mengalami perubahan drastis, dari keadaan yang bergantung pada orang lain (orang tua) menuju masa yang dituntut untuk dapat mengambil keputusan secara mandiri walupun terkadang mengalami kesulitan dan kebingungan. Tantangan ini berpotensi menimbulkan masalah perilaku dan psikososial dalam kehidupan remaja jika mereka tidak mampu mengatasinya. Tujuan: Menganalisis Penerapan Instrumen Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) terhadap Deteksi Dini Kejadian Depresi pada Remaja di SMA Kota Ternate. Metode: Desain penelitian menggunakan pendekatan Analitik Deskriptif. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuesioner Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), data dianalisis secara univariat yang dinyatakan dalam distribusi frekuensi dan persen. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa sekolah menengah atas di kota ternate.Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh data dari 93 responden, bahwa masalah perilaku pro-sosial yang terbanyak adalah responden dengan kategori normal yaitu sebanyak (90,32%), masalah emosional paling banyak responden berada pada kategori normal yaitu sebanyak (61,29%), masalah conduct juga terbanyak pada kategori normal yaitu sebanyak (82,80%), masalah hiperaktivitas juga terbanyak pada kategori normal yaitu (39,7%), namun disusul oleh kategori abnormal sebanyak (34,41%), masalah hiperaktifitas remaja pada proporsi abnormal sebanyak (34,41%), untuk masalah dengan teman sebaya, yang terbanyak proporsinya adalah pada kategori borderline (47,31%), Kesimpulan: Remaja belum memenuhi tugas perkembangan remaja untuk menerima hubungan yang lebih matang dengan teman sebaya dari jenis kelamin manapun.
ДО ПИТАННЯ ПОСВІДЧЕННЯ ФІЗИЧНИМИ ОСОБАМИ ДОВІРЕНОСТЕЙ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Долинська Марія Степанівна
Published: April 2024

Дослідження присвячено актуальним проблемам нотаріального та цивільного законодавства України. Метою дослідження є аналіз правового регулювання інституту посвідчення довіреностей у незалежній Україні протягом 1991–2023 років, в тому числі тих, що прирівнюються до нотаріально посвідчених в умовах воєнного стану в Україні. Схарактеризовано розвиток законодавчого регулювання посвідчення органами нотаріату та квазінотаріату від імені фізичних осіб довіреностей, в тому числі прирівняних до нотаріально посвідчених, в Україні протягом 1991–2023 років. Інститут довіреностей, що прирівнюються до нотаріально посвідчених, органами квазінотаріату на українських теренах бере свій початок з другої світової війни та набув нового розвитку у 2022 році у зв’язку розв’язаною росією війною проти України. Здійснено аналіз нотаріальних та квазінотаріальних органів, уповноважених на посвідчення довіреностей, зокрема, осіб, уповноважених на посвідчення довіреностей, які прирівнюються до нотаріально посвідчених. Автор виокремлює чотири основні етапи розвитку правового регулювання щодо посвідчення довіреностей в незалежній Україні. Перший етап складає 1991–1993 роки; другий етап охоплює 2004-2008 роки, третій етап включає 2009–2021 роки, четвертий етап розпочався з березня 2022 року та триває до теперішнього часу. Характеризуючи історичний досвід щодо компетенції посадових, службових осіб, які вчиняють дії, які прирівняні до нотаріально посвідчених, автор пропонує зберегти надані їм повноваження постановою Кабінету Міністрів України № 164 від 28 лютого 2022 року щодо посвідчення прирівняних до нотаріальних довіреностей також у післявоєнний час. Надання права укладати довіреності за спрощеною процедурою під час воєнного стану в Україні є одним із важливих способів захисту прав та законних інтересів захисників та захисниць нашої держави. Електронним доказом посвідчення довіреності, що прирівнюється до нотаріально посвідченої, є її реєстрація в Єдиному реєстрі довіреностей.
ЮРИДИКО-ТЕХНІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ АДАПТАЦІЇ ЗАКОНОДАВСТВА УКРАЇНИ ДО ЗАКОНОДАВСТВА ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО СОЮЗУ
Authors: Риндюк Віра Іванівна , Кучинська Ольга Юріївна
Published: April 2024

Дослідження присвячено юридико-технічним питанням адаптації законодавства України до законодавства Європейського Союзу. Акцентується увага на тому, що адаптація законодавства України до законодавства ЄС в рамках Угоди про асоціацію між Україною та ЄС та впровадження acquis ЄС у національне законодавство в рамках переговорного процесу з Україною як державою-кандидатом щодо вступу до ЄС – це два окремі самостійні процеси, хоча і тісно пов'язані між собою. Ці процеси ґрунтуються на різних правових засадах, мають різні завдання та специфічні юридико-технічні методи та процедури їх реалізації. Адаптація законодавства України до законодавства ЄС відповідно до Угоди про асоціацію передбачає поступове наближення національного законодавства до відповідних частин acquis ЄС, тобто гармонізацію національного законодавства з acquis ЄС. Переговорний процес з державою-кандидатом щодо вступу до ЄС – це фактично питання адаптації національного законодавства до acquis ЄС. Суть переговорного процесу полягає в тому, що держава-кандидат має досягти домовленості з державами-членами ЄС щодо конкретних питань транспозиції acquis ЄС у національне законодавство, що і є її умовами вступу до ЄС. Відповідно Методології розширення 2020 року переговорний процес організовано за 6 кластерами acquis ЄС, кожен із яких має певну кількість розділів для переговорів. Зроблено висновок, що розроблення та прийняття проектів нормативно-правових актів, що наближують національне законодавство до acquis ЄС, в межах нормотворчого процесу органів державної влади характеризується певною юридико-технічною специфікою. Це дає підстави виокремити адаптацію законодавства, як процес цілеспрямованого приведення національного законодавства у відповідність з правом ЄС, в окрему самостійну функцію нормотворчої діяльності. Відповідно, адаптації законодавства України до acquis ЄС як функція нормотворчості реалізується за допомогою спеціальних техніко-юридичних процедур та має свою нормопроектну техніку адаптації законодавства. Зокрема, проекти нормативно-правових актів, що наближують національне законодавство до acquis ЄС, повинні розроблятися згідно з основними стандартами верховенства права, що передбачає визначеність (прозорість), передбачуваність, виконанність (застосовність), пропорційність, узгодженість та послідовність законодавства.
THE USE OF FIGURATIVE AND IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS IN SHARIAH-BASED RECONCILIATION CASE PROCEEDINGS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Ado Mohammed Ahmed
Published: April 2024

In contrast to being on record, speakers in Shariah-based Reconciliation Case Proceedings (RCP) normally do the Face Threatening Acts (FTA) off record strategy if they intend to convey their meaning to an addressee in an ambiguous ways or hinting manner. Thus, the aim of this paper is to explore the use of Figurative and Idiomatic Expressions (FIE) in the RCP. The study utilized 12 various cases on Family Dispute Marital Issues (FDMI) and the data was obtained through audiovisual recordings in Bauchi State Sharia Commission (BSSC) in Nigeria. The data were coded and analysed using Nvivo, focusing on Brown and Levinson’s Off-Record strategy as part of the conditions in determining the choice of politeness strategy. The study showed that FIE FTA off record strategy was richly used across the 12 cases. However, the FIE were mostly employed by court officials in the attempt to avoid being perceived as bias or unfair to other parties during RCP. A total of 24 participants used 75 Interactive Turn-Takings (ITT). The findings revealed the use of various kinds of FIE FTA off record strategies including metaphors, personifications, climax, anti-climax, metonymy, hyperbole, and euphemism among others. The findings also indicated that sarcasm was used by the court officials to address or query the actions of addressee/s. Disputing parties were found of using metonymy, hyperbole to exaggerate their claims and euphemism in expressing unpleasant information in the attempt to establish defences. Finally, the paper demonstrates that it is a cultural practice of the speakers in Shariah-based RCP to use FIE in the quest to achieve settlement of matrimonial and family disputes. The implications of this study were also discussed on adoption and teaching of FIE in shariah legal schools to enhance the quality of RCP in Shariah-based courts. The paper also recommends further studies on other aspects of sociopragmatic acts of RCP to improve the value of Shariah-based courts of Nigeria and the world at large for the benefit of mankind.
Deep Learning Models for Stock Market Forecasting: A Comprehensive Comparative Analysis
Authors: Md Salim Chowdhury  , Norun Nabi  , Md Nasir Uddin Rana  , Mujiba Shaima  , Hammed Esa  , Anik Mitra  , Md Abu Sufian Mozumder  , Irin Akter Liza  , Md Murshid Reja Sweet  , Refat Naznin
Published: April 2024

This study presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of deep learning models for stock market forecasting using data from two prominent stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Four deep neural network architectures—Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)—were trained and tested on NSE data, focusing on Tata Motors in the automobile sector. The analysis included data from sectors such as Automobile, Banking, and IT for NSE and Financial and Petroleum sectors for NYSE. Results revealed that the deep neural network architectures consistently outperformed the traditional linear model, ARIMA, across both exchanges. The Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) values obtained for forecasting NSE values using ARIMA were notably higher compared to those derived from the neural networks, indicating the superior predictive capabilities of deep learning models. Notably, the CNN architecture demonstrated exceptional performance in capturing nonlinear trends, particularly in recognizing seasonal patterns within the data. Visualizations of predicted stock prices further supported the findings, showcasing the ability of deep learning models to adapt to dynamic market conditions and discern intricate patterns within financial time series data. Challenges encountered by different neural network architectures, such as difficulties in recognizing certain patterns within specific timeframes, were also analyzed, providing insights into the strengths and limitations of each model.
Social Investment from the Perspective of the Islamic Economy
Authors: بن بكر تيجاني أويس
Published: April 2024

يتناول البحث تحليل مفهوم الاستثمار الاجتماعي ومقارنته بالمفاهيم الأخرى ذات العلاقة بالأثر الاجتماعي، ومعرفة دوافع الاستثمار وغايته، وتحرير المفهوم من المنظور الاقتصادي الإسلامي، حيث تهدف الدراسة إلى إيجاد مفهوم للاستثمار الاجتماعي وفق المقاصد الشرعية المبنية على العلم بالإنسان من حيث الدوافع والغايات وإبراز الجوانب الدينية والأخلاقية والاجتماعية، وذلك وفق المنهج الوصفي التحليلي الاستنباطي، حيث توصلت الدراسة إلى أن مفهوم الاستثمار الاجتماعي من المنظور الإسلامي مبني على التكافل الاجتماعي بتحقيق المنفعة الخاصة والمحافظة على المنافع العامة وفق المقاصد الشرعية، بصورة أعمق من المفهوم العام للاستثمار الربحي، لذلك تدعو الحاجة إلى توسيع مفهوم الاستثمار الاجتماعي بما يتوافق مع مقاصد الاستثمار من المنظور الإسلامي، وإظهار نماذج لأعمال أفراد أو مؤسسات ذات طابع استثماري اجتماعي كنموذج تحفيزي وتوجيهي لتبني مفهوم الاستثمار الاجتماعي وتطبيقه على أرض الواقع. الكلمات المفتاحية: الاستثمار، الاستثمار الاجتماعي، التكافل الاجتماعي، المقاصد الشرعية، الدوافع المقاصدية، الاقتصاد
Teaching The World Civilization Survey
Authors: Harrison Wes
Published: April 2024

It appears that my situation is not untypical of many who have been involved with the dilemma of how best to structure and teach the World Civ Survey from an academic background that included almost no training in non-Western history. Considering the difficulty of giving Western Civ adequate attention in a one- or two-semester survey, the idea of cramming the entire history of humankind into the same time constraints boggles the mind. Questions quickly arise regarding themes or organizational structures that should be used to provide a unifying conceptualization. Most often these questions are answered by choice of textbook, or if time, expertise, and funding is available, by individual teachers or departments who develop their own courses.1 Nonetheless, the breadth of the subject often makes the choice of a textbook or the individually designed curriculum less cohesive and thus less satisfying than what is comparatively offered, for instance, in texts or course designs dealing with the survey of Western Civ. I have also come to find that even among enthusiastic proponents of world history there remains an uncomfortably broad divergence of opinion about how such a course should be structured.2
Duffy, Hitler Slept Late And Other Blunders That Cost Him The War
Authors: Igo William
Published: April 2024

In a succinct book, James P. Duffy relates the commonly accepted and not-so-commonly accepted errors Adolf Hitler made that could have and possibly did cause Nazi Germany to lose the Second World War. With the plethora of monographs covering the causes of World War II, the Nazi era in Germany, and the numerous other topics surrounding the conflict, Duffy's work is refreshing.
Cable, Unholy Grail - The U.S And Wars In Vietnam, 1965-8
Authors: Dunn Joe
Published: April 2024

Larry Cable may be the most knowledgeable scholar on the Vietnam War; he is certainly the most colorful. Dressed as a cross between a Hell's Angel and a hippie, with his hair down below his waist, he mesmerizes audiences in his frequent lectures at places such as the Air Force Command and Staff College arid the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School. Beside his encyclopedic command of the documents and his erudition, his war record captivates even those at first taken aback by his appearance.
National Archives, Teaching With Documents
Authors: Woestman Kelly
Published: April 2024

With a collaborative effort dating back to 1977, the National Archives and National Council for the Social Studies have produced another successful collection of primary source documents for classroom use. This work is a collection of documents published in the "Teaching with Documents" column in the NCSS journal Social Education. As one of the journal's most popular departments, "Teaching with Documents" provides practical suggestions for utilizing primary source material in a variety of classroom settings.
Current, Those Terrible Carpetbaggers
Authors: Lowry Sharon
Published: April 2024

Richard Nelson Current is University Distinguished Professor of History, Emeritus, at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, former president of the Southern Historical Association, and author of numerous books covering the Civil War and Reconstruction. In this ironically titled work, Current presents the period from 1865 to 1881 through an examination of the careers of ten carpetbaggers, men who featured prominently in the reconstruction of Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, the Carolinas, and Arkansas. By focusing on these individuals, Current hopes to reveal "the human beings hidden behind the [carpetbagger] stereotype."
Wear, Ed., Medicine In Society - Historical Essays
Authors: Van Hartesveldt Fred
Published: April 2024

The growth of social history has been enormous over recent years. One area of historical study in which this trend has had great impact is medical history. Certainly within living memory historians studying medicine were mostly concerned with the biological and technical work of physicians. Perhaps reflecting the growing concern about health care in modem society, such study began to broaden.
Kahalani, The Heights Of Courage - A Tank Leader's War On The Goal
Authors: Byrd Richard
Published: April 2024

In the Yom Kippur War (October 6-25, 1973), Egypt and Syria nearly ended Israel's perfect record in military conflicts with the Arabs. Maximum surprise was achieved by timing the attack for Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of Judaism. The two-front attack was well planned, coordinated, and executed. The Israelis had become overly confident in the capabilities of their equipment. Although outnumbered by the Soviet- and French-equipped Arabs, Israel's weapons were superior in combat when used by properly trained personnel. Moreover, the Arabs used tactics unanticipated by Israel.
Blight, Ed., Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave
Authors: Dalton C. David
Published: April 2024

The 1845 narrative of Frederick Douglass's life was, arguably, the most widely read and influential slave narrative prior to the Civil War. Certainly, it is was the best written. His story is one that should be familiar to students of the "Middle period," and this short text can be used as a fine supplement in an introductory college survey class or courses dealing with slavery or the Civil War. For those teachers looking to extract a few interesting and first-hand details of what a slave's life was like, I can think of no better source than this.
Marcus And Burner, America Since 1945
Authors: Weldin Sandra
Published: April 2024

Those who teach survey classes in American history are constantly searching for supplemental readings to compensate for deficient texts and insufficient lecture time. Clearly, there is no singular publication that satisfies everyone's agenda, but the fifth edition of America Since 1945 by Robert Marcus and David Burner is one to be seriously considered.
Exploring Religious Practices and Religious Identity Among Yemeni Postgraduate Students in Malaysia
Authors: Al Aghbas Najib Saif Mubarak , Kasmani Mohd Faizal
Published: April 2024

Many Arab Muslim students come to predominantly Muslim countries to pursue their education because they are drawn to these nations for their Islamic identity, in which they can share the same religious beliefs and practices. Nevertheless, these students still need to adapt to the differing cultural and religious aspects of the host country. This study aims to delve into the dynamics of intercultural communication among groups with similar religious identities but originating from distinct cultures. By utilizing data collected from Yemeni postgraduate students in four public universities in Malaysia, this article explores how these students manifest their religious identity through religious practices and how they establish both in-group and out-group mentalities to navigate the challenges of living in a foreign country. The findings reveal that Yemeni postgraduate students in Malaysia maintain a strong connection to their religious and cultural practices, suggesting minimal shifts in their overall religious identity. The analysis also indicates that the students who are more devout and frequent religious centers tend to assimilate more fully into Malay Muslim society.
EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY: UNRAVELING CULTURAL TAPESTRY IN THE REALM OF IN-SERVICE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS WITHIN A MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION HAVEN
Authors: SULTANA TANZIMA , ABDALLA MWANA ALI , ABDULLAH MOHAMAD RIDHUAN
Published: April 2024

This study explores how English language instructors (ELIs) at a Malaysian international university comprehend cultural diversity, apply culturally responsive teaching in their classrooms, and align their practices with Banks's four levels of ethnic content integration. Through qualitative case analysis, we interviewed five seasoned ELIs, aiming to unravel the connection between their beliefs and teaching methods. Understanding teachers' perceptions is crucial for the successful implementation of multicultural education. Our inductive thematic analysis reveals that instructors at the selected university possess only a surface-level grasp of cultural diversity. Interestingly, their perception and incorporation of cultural diversity elements into ELIs don't align with Banks's model. Furthermore, teachers' beliefs are rooted in a color-evasive ideology, influencing their reflexivity and efforts to foster culturally responsive teaching. This study's findings offer valuable insights for refining teacher training programs, ensuring a more effective implementation of culturally responsive instruction in educational institutions characterized by diverse student populations.
Implementasi Metode 5S (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke) pada Pengoperasian Pengiriman Gas LPG dengan Pendekatan FMEA pada PT. XYZ
Authors: Utama Moh. Pramudia , Andesta Deny
Published: April 2024

PT. XYZ beroperasi sebagai distributor gas LPG di Kota Gresik. Aktivitas utama prosedur operasional perusahaan adalah bongkar muat gas LPG. Berdasarkan observasi lapangan diketahui banyak peralatan yang digunakan untuk prosedur bongkar muat. Namun demikian, banyak instrumen yang tidak memiliki lokasi penyimpanan khusus, sehingga sering kali menghambat aktivitas pekerja untuk menemukan atau menyimpan peralatannya. Hal ini dapat berdampak terhadap lamanya prosedur bongkar muat dikarenakan pekerja sering mencari peralatan di area yang berbeda-beda. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metodologi 5S (seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, shitsuke) guna mengoptimalkan pemanfaatan ruang dan FMEA untuk menentukan prioritas perbaikan beserta solusinya. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua variabel 5S memiliki nilai yang cukup tinggi dengan kerentanan berkisar antara 41% hingga 60%. Sedangkan analisis FMEA menunjukkan Seiri memiliki nilai RPN tertinggi. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting untuk memprioritaskan tindakan perbaikan dengan meminta personel terkait secara pribadi memeriksa area kerja dan mengawasi pekerjaan saat berada di area kerja.
Mitigasi Bencana dengan Monitoring Air di Daerah Aliran Sungai Kampwolker
Authors: Mangisu Deliana , Sampe Aris
Published: April 2024

Pada tahun 2022 beberapa titik Sungai Kampwolker yang pernah meluber ke pemukiman warga dapat membahayakan warga yang bertempat tinggal di tempat itu.Tujuan dari penelitian ini yakni mengetahui mitigasi bencana alam di lokasi studi, memonitoring kondisi hidrologis DAS Metode yang diguakan yakni observasi dan wawancara dilapangan. Hasil studi, 20 rumah berbahaya terletak di tebing sungai kampwolker, 6 tiang listrik yang posisinya harus diperhatikan. Monitoring Hidrologis sungai dilakukan dengna hujan efektif puncaknya pada 2 jam setelah hujan. Kapasitas sungai tidak mampu menampung debit di bagian tengah sebesar 420,58 m3/det, dan di hilir 447,91 m3/det Kualitas Fisik air keruh kecoklatan, sedimen terbawa banyak, tidak berbau, kelas mutu air termasuk kelas berat. Materialnya diperoleh lebih 60% tertahan di Saringan 100, mudah terbawa aliran saat hujan deras.
Causes for Near Default Sukuk Cases in the 21st Century and Their Rescue Mechanisms
Authors: Swandaru Randi , Muneeza Aishath
Published: April 2024

This study aims to examine the reasons that triggered sukuk to nearly default in the 21st century and the rescue mechanisms they used under the circumstance. This research is constructed as a case study examining selected near default sukuk cases from across jurisdictions. It is found that the main issues that triggered sukuk to nearly default are the lack of development of shariah governance, the backwardness in harmonizing shariah standards, and poor risk management through the business cycle of the underlying project.  It is also found that two main rescue mechanisms are used in handling the sukuk that nearly defaulted. The first way is using commodity murabaha to pay out ijarah sukuk holders, as in the case of Ingress sukuk. The second way is by altering the terms of mudharabah sukuk to accommodate the aspiration of the sukuk holders, as in the case of Dana Gas sukuk. An anomaly in this regard is observed in Nakheel's case, where no restructuring effort was conducted as the Emirate of Dubai covered some of the debts.
Live Shopping TikTok dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Syariah serta Keberlanjutan Pasar
Authors: Kinanti Anggita Putri , Karimah Annisa Dzakiah , Karmila Karmila , Fahra Cindy Aulia
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan teknologi mengubah cara masyarakat bertransaksi. Fitur live shopping memungkinkan penjual dan pembeli untuk berinteraksi secara langsung. TikTok meluncurkan fitur live shopping untuk memfasilitasi transaksi jual beli. Fitur ini memberikan dampak positif bagi penjual dan pembeli. Bagi penjual, fitur ini menjangkau lebih banyak pembeli. Bagi pembeli, fitur ini memudahkan mendapatkan barang yang diinginkan. Namun, fitur ini juga menimbulkan perdebatan. Fitur ini dianggap tidak sesuai dengan prinsip syariah dan dapat merusak pasar. Penelitian ini mengkaji dampak live shopping TikTok dari perspektif syariah dan regulasi. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan data primer terdiri dari wawancara dan observasi, serta data sekunder dari jurnal publikasi dan berita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konten live shopping TikTok belum sepenuhnya sesuai dengan syariah. Beberapa konten yang tidak sesuai antara lain konten yang mempromosikan produk haram, konten yang menipu, dan adanya predatory pricing yang mana hal ini juga berdampak negatif terhadap pasar sebab dapat menimbulkan persaingan yang tidak sehat.
Finding Fulfillment: An Examination of the Fulfillment of Maslow’s Needs Among Traditional, Remote, and Hybrid-Setting Employees
Authors: McConnell Jason , Metz Kelsey
Published: April 2024

The traditional office paradigm has shifted in the wake of COVID-19 and the Great Resignation. Workplace flexibility is no longer an employee benefit but rather an expectation. To explore the effects of this change, this study applied Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory to elements of organizational job design. Specifically, this study sought to determine if traditional, remote, or hybrid work settings influence employees’ fulfillment of Maslow’s five fundamental human needs. As a result, this study found that hybrid-setting employees have statistically greater levels of satisfaction with physiological needs, safety-security needs, belongingness needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs than when compared to traditional and remote-setting employees. These results affirm the benefits of hybrid-setting employment, likely attributed to heightened workplace flexibility compounded with the maintenance of in-person collaboration and social contact.
Informal Business Practices: Some Early Evidence
Authors: Dellevoet Andre
Published: April 2024

The paper introduces a new management theory, “Informal Business Practices” (IBP), focusing on micro-level business practices that are informal, illegal, unregulated, or unethical. Evidence for IBP is found in general literature on taxes, shadow economies, corporate governance, accounting, and human resource management. It also references the World Bank’s ‘doing business’ indicators and enterprise surveys, further confirmed by a small survey among retired managers in emerging markets. This led to formulating an economic theory of IBP focused on minimizing business costs and a behavioral theory linking IBP to business attitudes and behaviors.
In 2022, a field study in Uganda used over 80 Likert variables for a survey among 18 SMEs to determine the economic drivers of formality and establish the “formality gap” with full regulatory and legal compliance. Insights were verified through semi-structured interviews with business managers/owners, providing further evidence for the economic and behavioral theories of IBP. The paper concludes that this preliminary result justifies more extensive research into the concept of IBP.
Authentically Growing an Influencer’s Following
Authors: Allen Juliann , Wanjugu Sabinah
Published: April 2024

Marketers increasingly employ influencer marketing tactics to promote brands via social media, and consumer perceptions of influencers remain important—the way a consumer perceives an influencer can affect the way a consumer receives influencer messages. The study explores consumer perceptions of influencer authenticity based on how an influencer asks for a consumer to follow him or her. Using an experiment, the study examines the attitudes and intentions of consumers based on whether an influencer wants to increase follower count to either achieve a certain number of followers or to benefit followers with the content the influencer shares. The results reveal that an influencer who encourages a consumer to follow based on the benefits the consumer will receive is perceived as more authentic and is more likely to be followed by the consumer. On the other hand, an influencer who encourages a consumer to follow so that the influencer can achieve a higher number of followers is perceived as less authentic.
Is Papilledema Really An Increasing Neuro-Ophthalmological Condition Today
Authors: Karaarslan Cuneyt
Published: April 2024

The optic nerve is the name of the visual nerve that takes the longest path within the skull, formed by the axonal extensions of specialized nerve cells of the retina. Raised edematous swelling in which the borders of the optic nerve head can be erased is called papilledema. Although the cause of papilledema cannot often be determined exactly, the real cause can be revealed with a detailed and careful examination. Unlike true papilledema, there is no increase in intracranial pressure in pseudo-papilledema, and therefore diagnosis and detection are more difficult. In the diagnosis of papilledema, it is very important to detect edematous swelling of the optic nerve head directly with the ophthalmoscope. However, a more detailed examination and anamnesis are often required for correct diagnosis. While there are many neurological and ophthalmic complaints and findings in true papilledema, neither applies to pseudo-papilledema. It is essential to distinguish all these conditions well for a successful and sequelfree treatment.
O encontro com o outro na literatura: Os Borges cara a cara
Authors: Abreu Rosangela Costa de , Capaverde Tatiana da Silva
Published: April 2024

Na Literatura Comparada as relações entre autores e obras não partem da dicotomia original-cópia, isso porque assim como a função do autor e o próprio fazer artístico foi sendo modificado ao longo dos tempos, a maneira como a escrita e a leitura estão correlacionadas passou por uma reavaliação. Dessa forma, a criação textual é entendida como dependente do trânsito em bibliotecas alheias que possibilita que os elementos textuais sejam apropriados e ressignificados dentro do novo contexto de produção. Assim, o presente trabalho, realizado mediante a metodologia qualitativa de cunho bibliográfico de Literatura Comparada, tem como objetivo discutir a apropriação da imagem autoral de Jorge Luís Borges pelo autor Antônio Fernando Borges no conto Com toda certeza, quem sabe. Foram utilizados como suporte teórico os estudos de Namorato (2011), Bakhtin (2022), Jobim (2020), dentre outros. Teve como resultado a compreensão de que mediante a inserção na biblioteca alheia, um autor-leitor pode ser classificado como antropófago literário, uma vez que realiza processos de deglutição do alimento artístico de seu antecessor para construir sua escrita, sendo esta distinta e, ao mesmo tempo, próxima da outra por questões estéticas e autorais. Ante a isso, concluiu-se que ao retomar as técnicas de escrita borgeana, como é o caso da (auto) ficcionalização, Antônio Fernando Borges se insere na literatura como um autor-leitor que Jorge Luis Borges e também como propagador da ecoante voz literária do autor argentino.
Estética e Desperdício de Alimentos: Compreendendo as preferências e as escolhas dos consumidores de frutas, legumes e verduras
Authors: Knopp Glauco da Costa , Soares Edna Lisboa Aparecida
Published: April 2024

O objetivo central deste artigo é compreender a relação entre estética, consumo e desperdício de alimentos, notadamente de frutas, legumes e verduras (FLVs) e como aquela determina tanto os padrões de consumo quanto o desperdício desses alimentos. E ainda, como objetivo secundário, apontar alguns caminhos para que se reavaliem os padrões de consumo vigentes e se instituam novos, visando a minimizar o desperdício de FLVs.  Por meio de uma revisão de literatura narrativa abrangendo as áreas da filosofia, artes, ciências do consumo (marketing, comportamento do consumidor etc.), ciências da alimentação e história, prioritariamente, e sociologia, economia e psicologia, de forma secundária, o artigo utiliza as categorias estéticas do belo e do feio, do perfeito e do imperfeito, assim como do conceito de juízo estético para perfazer um breve percurso histórico da estética, e não só compreender as preferências e escolhas do consumidor por FLVs considerados “belos” e esteticamente perfeitos, como também as consequências de tais preferências e escolhas no bem-estar social e no meio-ambiente. Empregando os conceitos de “estética do cotidiano” e de “estética imperfeccionista”, assim como de “artevismo alimentar” e de “gastropolítica”, o trabalho explora o potencial da arte e da gastronomia para, por meio da experiência estética, evidenciar questões éticas relacionadas ao consumo e desperdício de alimentos, no intuito de contribuir para que se repensem conceitos e padrões rígidos e estereotipados.
Hydrological Droughts in the Netherlands: from Simulations to Projections using Data-Driven Methods
Authors:   , Hauswirth Sandra Margrit
Published: April 2024

Droughts in Europe have become more frequent and recent examples such as the droughts in 2003, 2015, 2018, and 2022, highlight their impact. The past few extreme drought events showed that even countries that are usually less affected by droughts, due to their large natural water availability, experience increasing challenges related to them. One prime example includes the Netherlands, which is usually known for its abundance of water and advanced water management system. While this system was originally designed to prevent floods and reduce flood impacts, the past extreme drought events showed that this design choice leads to additional drought impacts. This made it clear that a shift in water management strategies is needed to improve drought preparedness for future drought events.
In this thesis, which was a joint collaboration with the National Water Authority of the Netherlands (Rijkswaterstaat), the current water management challenges related to drought events in the Netherlands are addressed by exploring the potential of machine learning techniques for simulating, forecasting and projecting of hydrological droughts, and the effect of water management on potential drought impact mitigation. By combining practical insights from stakeholders with recent scientific developments, showing the prospect and strength of such collaborations, this thesis highlights the potential of machine learning techniques and hybrid modelling approaches to improve hydrological modelling for drought monitoring, forecasting and projections and calls on water managers to advance the state-of-the-art of operational water management with the use of machine learning techniques to reduce future drought impacts in the Netherlands.
CORRIGENDUM FOR: Evaluation of Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity by the Analysis of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI – a Comparison of Quantitative and Semi-Quantitative Methods
Authors: Kala D , Šulc V , Olšerová A , Svoboda J , Prysiazhniuk Y , Pošusta A , Kynčl M , Šanda J , Tomek A , Otáhal J
Published: April 2024

On the basis of author’s request the publisher of Physiological Research decided to change the license of the article to CC BY license.
Jaroslava Folbergrová, Dr.Sc. (1932 – 2024)
Authors: Mareš P , Mareš V
Published: April 2024

Jaroslava Folbergrová, an outstanding scientist, passed away on Sunday, January 28 at the age of 91. She was born in 1932 in Nový Bydžov, Czechoslovakia. She studied biochemistry in Charles University, School of Mathematics and Physics in Prague. She started her scientific carrier with studies of the metabolism of ammonia in the brain. She came to the Institute of Physiology, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague, in 1958 and she worked there for incredible 65 years till the very end of her life. All the time she was interested in brain metabolism mostly during and after epileptic seizures – at first in Department of Cytochemistry of Nerve Cell, headed by Zdeněk Lodin, where she defended Ph.D. thesis on the „Effect of methionine sulfoximine on brain metabolism“. She defended her „Doctor of Science (Dr.Sc.)“ thesis in 1990 and continued working in this laboratory till 2000 when she entered Department of Developmental Epileptology of the Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Her research was further focused on brain metabolism in relation to epileptic seizures and also to brain hypoxia. Two international collaborations were important for her scientific life: Eighteen months spent in 1965-1967 in Washington University in St. Louis, MO where she worked under the leadership of prof. Oliver Lowry, and longlasting collaboration with prof. Siesjo in Lund University, Sweden. Her stage in prof. Lowry’s Institute resulted in four highly cited papers (including one with 255 citations). Repeated visits in Lund led to nearly 50 primary publications in prestigious international journals (some of these papers also reached more than 200 citations). She progressively extended her field of interest to developing brain and the role of oxidative stress in epileptic seizures and their metabolic and functional consequences.
Jarka Folbergrová was fully devoted to her scientific work. It was common to see her leaving the institute in the late afternoon with her notebook and a lot of papers to continue in her work at home. She will be missed in the Institute because she very well represented the tradition both at our country and abroad. She was also very friendly person and an inspiring colleague.