bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Analysis and Evaluation of CT Transformation Error for Non Self- Contained Smart Meters Installed in Smart Cities
Authors: Ndung'u Charles
Published: February 2025

Current transformers, commonly abbreviated as CTs, are electrical instruments that are designed to produce an alternate current at secondary windings which is proportional to the current at the primary winding. CTs are mainly used in energy metering and for system protection. In the former, CTs play two key roles, namely; to offer an electrical isolation between measuring devices and high voltage conductors, and as current sensor for a transformer operated (non self - contained) energy meter. Upcoming smart cities are characterized by large power consumers. To be able to accurately measure the energy consumed, non-self-contained energy meters are installed at large power consumers. It is important to determine the current transformation errors at various customers’ loadings (primary current) and connected CTs’ burden; connected loads of CTs, that is, energy meters and respective wire effective resistance. This paper presents the CT errors at different primary current and burdens. In simple terms, this paper describes how CT’s error correlates with primary current and burden. The research was conducted using CPC 100, a universal primary injection set, where different current transformer turn ratios (100/5 A, 200/5 A, .. 2000/5 A) were used. It also consisted copper wire of various lengths (16 m, 12 m...4 m) and cross-sectional areas (2.5 mm2 and 6.0 mm2) to vary the CT connected load. From the research study, the take away points were that provided the CT is not saturated or near saturation, the turns ratio errors are almost equal on all the CTs under study. Further, high burden results noted to be negative transformation errors. From this study, it is recommended that for accurate energy measurement in smart cities where non - self - contained energy meters are installe d, the key factors to consider are the saturation point of CT and the connected burden
Antioxidant and Antibacterial Bio-functionalization Properties of Cotton Fabric Dyed with Acetonic Extracts of Prosopis Juliflora using Bio-Mordants
Authors: Odero Mark Peter , Manyim Scolastica
Published: February 2025

Natural dyes have been taunted as a potential alternative to their often hazardous synthetic counterparts due to their degradability, non-toxicity and eco-friendliness. In addition to their dyeing properties, natural dyes are equally known to have medicinal properties such as antimicrobial and antifungal activities. Prosopis juliflora, commonly referred to as Mathenge, is a noxious weed listed by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) among the most unwanted plants. In Kenya, the plant has adverse effects on livestock and the environment. The aim of the study, was to develop biofunctionalized fabric with antioxidant and antibacterial properties that can be used for their medicinal properties using natural dyes extracted from P. juliflora. The objectives of this study, were to evaluate the effects of biomordants on the dyeing properties of the extracts of P. juliflora and to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial textile finishing properties of the natural dye on cotton fabric. The bio-mordants used were tannic acid and mango bark. The antioxidant activity of the dyed cotton fabric was determined by use of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) method, whereas the antimicrobial properties of the dyed fabric, were done against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus strains of bacteria using the absorbance method. The use of bio-mordants increased the color strength from 0.63 to 0.76 and 0.79 for mango bark and tannic acid respectively. On the other hand, P. juliflora-dyed fabric , equally showed antioxidant properties of 69.4% with the dye imparted on the fabric, showing potent antimicrobial reduction abilities of 64.34% and 66.72% against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively, to the fabric. Therefore, from the results, it can be concluded that P. juliflora dye is suitable for use as a natural dye with potent antimicrobial properties hence it can be used for the development of medicinal fabric.
Mga Ideolohiyang Masasalamin sa mga Kartung Editoryal tungkol sa mga SONA ni Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte: Isang Semayotikong Pagsusuri
Authors: Maquillan Dominador, Jr.
Published: February 2025

Nilayon ng pag-aaral na ito na masuri ang mga ideolohiyang masasalamin sa mga kartung editoryal sa mga SONA ni Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Ginamit ang disenyong kwalitatibo sa paraang deskriptibo sapagkat isa-isang sinuri ang mga ideolohiyang masasalamin sa ginamit na mga kartung editoryal. Ang mga kartung editoryal na sinuri na may kabuuang labing-apat (14) batay sa purposive-convenient sampling sa paraan ng pagpili. Ito ay nagmula sa opisyal na website ng mga pahayagang Philippine Daily Inquirer at The Philippine Star mula taong 2016 hanggang 2020 na nailathala sa loob ng isang linggo pagkatapos maisagawa ang mga taunang SONA. Lumabas na ang mga pangunahing ideolohiya sa mga sinuring kartung editoryal ay karaniwang patungkol sa mga isyung panlipunan tulad ng isyu sa ilegal na droga, krimen, katiwalian, isyu sa kapayapaan, kahirapan, agawan sa teritoryo, isyu sa tiwala sa administrasyon, at isyu sa pandemyang dulot ng covid-19.
Clinical Pharmacy at the Crossroads: Advancing Care, Improving Outcomes
Authors: Jarab Anan Sadeq
Published: February 2025

Clinical pharmacy has seen significant change over the years, evolving from a profession oriented on pharmaceutical distribution to one that is dynamic, comprehensive, and vital to patient-centered care 1,2. These days, clinical pharmacists play an essential role in multidisciplinary healthcare teams by actively managing complex medical conditions, improving patient safety, and streamlining the administration of pharmaceuticals. By managing chronic illnesses, reducing the hazards of polypharmacy, and tailoring prescription regimens to guarantee that patients receive the most effective medications with the fewest side effects. It could be deduced that pharmacists play a critical role in improving clinical outcomes. Furthermore, to ensure the safe and appropriate administration of medications in a variety of healthcare settings, clinical pharmacists spearhead initiatives in medication therapy management (MTM), pharmacovigilance, and enhancing disease management protocols 3. By decreasing prescription errors, increasing adherence, and cutting healthcare expenditures, these efforts not only improve patient safety but also have important humanistic and financial advantages.
Capital social e instituciones en el proceso de cambio económico
Authors:   Universidad de Vigo, Caballero Míguez Gonzalo , Kingston Christopher ,   Amherst College
Published: February 2025

Las instituciones han pasado a ocupar un lugar destacado en la agenda de investigación de los economistas y los politólogos en las últimas décadas. Al mismo tiempo, la literatura del capital social se ha desarrollado de forma intensa desde la publicación del libro de Robert Putnam Making Democracy Work en 1993. En este trabajo perfilamos ambas tendencias para sostener la relevancia de los procesos de cambio institucional sobre las bases teóricas de la nueva economía institucional, en un marco que puede integrar el enfoque del capital social. La reciente aparición en 2005 del libro de Douglass North Understanding the Process of Economic Change constituye una propuesta de extensión del nuevo institucionalismo que propone novedosos fundamentos teóricos sobre los que abordar el estudio de las instituciones, el capital social y el desarrollo económico.
Capital social, competitividad y pymes
Authors:   Consejo Nacional de la Competitividad. Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros. Perú, Cornejo Manrique Celia
Published: February 2025

En el mundo globalizado de hoy la competitividad de las industrias depende cada vez más de la manera en cómo los agentes económicos se organizan en redes empresariales. Estas redes incorporan empresas de diferente tamaño, que cooperan y compiten entre sí, reemplazando a las grandes empresas integradas verticalmente de la época del fordismo. La manera en cómo se organizan estas redes y la competitividad alcanzada por ellas depende en gran medida de la confianza existente, por un lado, entre las empresas y, por otro, al interior de las empresas entre el empresario y sus trabajadores. A mayor confianza, menores son los costos de transacción y mayores son los niveles de productividad y competitividad alcanzados. La importancia de la confianza en el desarrollo económico y de su fuente de origen, que es el capital social, forma parte de un debate que explica en gran parte el renacimiento que han tenido las pequeñas empresas en especial aquéllas que conforman clusters o conglomerados empresariales. La proximidad en que se desenvuelven estas empresas y la cultura común que distingue a sus miembros les permite alcanzar eficiencia colectiva mediante el logro de economías de escala y la ejecución de acciones conjuntas.
'Actividad asociativa, confianza y generación de capital social: evidencia empírica
Authors:   Universidad de La Coruña, Sánchez Santos José Manuel , Pena López José Atilano ,   Universidad de La Coruña
Published: February 2025

El objetivo del presente trabajo es avanzar en la delimitación de la noción de capital social y en el análisis de la aparente identidad entre éste y la existencia de redes asociativas. Como punto de partida, realizamos una crítica deconstructiva de las inconsistencias de la definición de capital social, para proponer como concepto alternativo el de capital moral asentado en la creación de consensos valorativos sociales y cuya máxima expresión es la confianza. En segundo lugar y con el objeto de aportar evidencia sobre el discutido papel de la actividad asociativa en la generación de confianza social desarrollamos una contrastación empírica sobre los determinantes de la confianza social. Los resultados verifican la existencia de un claro vínculo entre el despliegue de una amplia estructura organizativa macrosocial, la confianza en las instituciones y la confianza social. Por el contrario, la homogeneidad social y la solidez de las instituciones sociales tradicionales (familia, religión, etc.) no guarda una relación directa con los niveles de confianza social revelada.
Liderazgo y capital social individual: factores clave en la competitividad
Authors:   Universidad de Deusto, Ayerbe Echeberría Miguel
Published: February 2025

El presente trabajo pretende por un lado ser una aproximación al estudio de las relaciones que es posible establecer entre dos conceptos que presentan grandes similitudes y al mismo tiempo notables diferencias, pero que de una manera u otra, están íntimamente relacionados y que interactúan el uno sobre el otro: el liderazgo, más específicamente, el «liderazgo transformador» y el «capital social individual». De ninguna manera se quiere agotar ni siquiera profundizar intensamente en la cuestión sino presentar qué es una cosa y otra y mostrar las relaciones entre ambas. Por otro lado el capítulo pretende mostrar por qué ambos elementos son importantes para el desarrollo de las capacidades y ventajas competitivas, especialmente en contextos socioeconómicos como el del País Vasco. Tampoco en este aspecto pretendemos ser exhaustivos sino ofrecer un acercamiento para eventuales estudios más profundos.
Principales mecanismos de evaluación económica de políticas públicas
Authors:   Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Planas Miret Ivan
Published: February 2025

El diseño e implantación de políticas públicas requiere un proceso de evaluación que debe incluir la consideración del coste y de los beneficios de las mismas. Este artículo describe ordenadamente las distintas metodologías y técnicas utilizadas en estos análisis, centrándose especialmente en los métodos cuantitativos más apropiados para el propósito en cuestión. La revisión de la literatura que hemos realizado sirve también para poder apreciar el distinto desarrollo de la aplicación de cada una de estas técnicas en nuestro país. La evaluación económica del Análisis Coste-beneficio y similares, las Fronteras Estocásticas y el Análisis Envolvente de Datos aparecen como las técnicas microeconómicas más aplicadas, mientras que entre las técnicas macroeconómicas destacan las Tablas input-output.
Estimación del valor monetario de los años de vida ajustados por calidad: estimaciones preliminares
Authors:   Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Pinto Prades José Luis , Martínez Pérez Jorge Eduardo ,   Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Published: February 2025

El presente trabajo pretende obtener una estimación del valor monetario del año de vida ajustado por la calidad (AVAC). Para realizar dicha estimación de un modo directo, a través de la disposición a pagar, se puede partir tanto de ganancias pequeñas de salud como de grandes ganancias. Se ha obtenido un intervalo para el valor monetario del AVAC comprendido entre 9.000 y 38.000 €, si bien resultan necesarias investigaciones adicionales sobre los efectos que para la determinación del mismo tienen los estados de salud empleados, su duración y, especialmente, los llamados «efectos de orden», causados por las diferentes secuencias a que dan lugar las combinaciones de ambos.
Bases metodológicas para la evaluación de proyectos de inserción social y laboral
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Díez López María Ángeles , Setién Santamaría María Luisa ,   Universidad de Deusto
Published: February 2025

Este artículo presenta y desarrolla las propuestas metodológicas que se han experimentado a lo largo de más de tres años de trabajo en equipo, en la evaluación de dos proyectos de inserción social y laboral 'ITUN y LAMEGI', de la iniciativa comunitaria EQUAL. La hipótesis de partida es que estos proyectos plantean una serie de retos a la evaluación que sólo pueden ser abordados mediante la aplicación de unos diseños evaluadores que valoren sus especificidades. El artículo presenta las decisiones adoptadas por el equipo evaluador para dar respuesta a tres cuestiones concretas: la estimación de los efectos sobre las personas y sobre las instituciones, entendidos como procesos de aprendizaje continuo y cambios en actitudes y comportamientos; la innovación en las formas de hacer políticas de inserción social y laboral; su desarrollo sobre una estructura de colaboración amplia interinstitucional.
'El proceso de evaluación de las intervenciones cofinanciadas con fondos estructurales comunitarios en el periodo 2000-2006 en las regiones españolas objetivo nº 2
Authors:   IKEI, Pérez Martín José Miguel
Published: February 2025

La Comisión Europea ha insistido en que las intervenciones cofinanciadas con fondos estructurales comunitarios deben ser objeto de una evaluación regular y rigurosa. En el periodo de programación 2000-2006 ha pretendido reforzar esa visión, por medio del Reglamento General de los Fondos Estructurales y de una serie de Documentos de Trabajo metodológicos que ha permitido incrementar las exigencias y calidad de los informes, así como la distribución de la «reserva de eficacia» y obtener información relevante para cuantificar el impacto de la Política de Cohesión. No obstante también ha revelado que las exigencias de calidad y rigor no tienen por que estar reñidas con la proporcionalidad y simplificación de las tareas, aspecto que la Comisión ha tenido en cuenta al proponer para el nuevo periodo de programación 2007-2013 una orientación más estratégica tanto para el proceso de planificación y programación como para el proceso de evaluación.
La evaluación de los Fondos Estructurales de la Unión Europea: Revisión y balance
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Díez López María Ángeles , Izquierdo Ramírez Beatriz ,   Universidad de Burgos
Published: February 2025

El artículo examina el avance de la evaluación en las políticas estructurales desde su incorporación en 1988. El interés de la Comisión Europea por institucionalizar la evaluación en el contexto europeo y establecer prácticas evaluadoras homogéneas, establece el punto de partida de este análisis, canalizado mediante dos direcciones complementarias. En primer lugar, se observa la creciente presencia de la evaluación en las sucesivas programaciones de los Fondos Estructurales, y en segundo lugar, se analiza el trabajo que se viene realizando dirigido hacia la elaboración de un extenso marco metodológico evaluativo. Tras valorar los resultados y avances obtenidos, la última parte del artículo se centra en los retos futuros de la práctica evaluadora, tomando como referencia el próximo periodo de programación 2007-2013.
Economía y Defensa de la competencia: una visión general
Authors:   Tribunal Gallego de Defensa de la Competencia, Varela Carid Fernando
Published: February 2025

La Política de Defensa de la competencia (PDC), una materia esencialmente económica, se nutre de la Economía, cuya perspectiva es fundamental para definir situaciones, cuantificar efectos, orientar y analizar casos que son objeto de estudio por las autoridades de defensa de la competencia. El artículo examina tres aspectos destacados de la PDC. En primer lugar, se analizan las relaciones entre competencia y economía en las escuelas de pensamiento más relevantes, el paradigma clásico, la escuela neo-clásica y la escuela austriaca. En segundo lugar, se exponen algunas de las aportaciones del análisis económico a la definición y orientación de la PDC. En tercer lugar, se reflexiona sobre la aplicación de varios conceptos económicos y técnicas de análisis al estudio de casos, un campo donde últimamente se están realizando interesantes contribuciones.
El Reglamento 1/2003 del Consejo sobre procedimiento en materia de Derecho de la competencia y sus implicaciones en el ordenamiento jurídico interno
Authors:   Universidad de Deusto, Canedo Arrillaga María Pilar
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo pretende abordar las cuestiones más problemáticas que puede plantear la aplicación de la nueva normativa sobre el procedimiento para la aplicación de la regulación comunitaria sobre defensa de la libre competencia entre empresas. El nuevo procedimiento de defensa de la libre competencia que recoge en el Reglamento 1/2003 del Consejo plantea un sistema de aplicación directa de la normativa sin necesidad de notificación previa y basado en la descentralización. Esta situación puede plantear numerosos problemas, fundamentalmente en la confluencia de ordenamientos internos y comunitarios, programas de clemencia y relacionados con procedimientos penales.
'El control de las ayudas públicas en la Unión Europea
Authors:   Tribunal Vasco de Defensa de la Competencia, Crucelegui Gárate Juan Luis
Published: February 2025

El control de las ayudas estatales constituye una de las vertientes fundamentales de la política europea de Defensa de la competencia. La Comisión y el Tribunal de Justicia han sido los artífices e impulsores de esta política, debido a la escasa normativa en la materia durante más de cuarenta años, pero su eficacia debe mejorar. En la actualidad, esta política se encuentra en plena fase de transformación para adaptarla a los objetivos establecidos en la Cumbre de Lisboa y hacer frente a los desafíos de la Europa de veinticinco Estados.
Las autoridades nacionales de Defensa de la competencia y las jurisdicciones nacionales: principales actores en la aplicación del Derecho europeo de la competencia. El caso de Francia
Authors:   Bredin Prat Abogados (París), Saint-Esteben Robert
Published: February 2025

La aplicación del Derecho comunitario de la competencia en los Estados miembros y, en particular en Francia, ha sido atribuida por una parte a las autoridades administrativas, el Consejo de la Competencia y el Ministro de Economía (Dirección General de la Competencia, del Consumo y de Represión de fraudes) y, por otra, a las jurisdicciones nacionales. Estas últimas deben jugar un papel esencial ya que son las únicas instancias competentes para anular acuerdos ilegales y acordar indemnizaciones a las víctimas. El Reglamento 1/2003 tiene por objetivo impulsar el papel de las autoridades nacionales y de las jurisdicciones en la aplicación del derecho europeo de la competencia.
La Defensa de la competencia en Internet
Authors:   Universidad de Deusto, Prado Mota Begoña
Published: February 2025

Este artículo se compone de dos partes. La principal, es una guía de páginas web sobre autoridades, instituciones y asociaciones relacionadas con la defensa de la Competencia. Para cada una de ellas, se indica la dirección URL, dándose una pequeña explicación sobre su contenido y su interés documental. En la segunda parte, se ha elaborado una recopilación de publicaciones periódicas en Internet, en materia de Competencia, con sus enlaces correspondientes, y otra recopilación de recursos en Internet en el mismo ámbito de estudio, que sirvan de referencia a profesionales e investigadores en la materia.
Propuestas teóricas y prácticas sobre la congestión de tráfico urbano y su tarificación
Authors:   Universidad de Granada, Lizárraga Mollinedo Carmen
Published: February 2025

La congestión del tráfico urbano es uno de los problemas más graves para las ciudades del siglo XXI y una de las principales externalidades negativas del transporte. La Economía sugiere que tal fallo de mercado requiere una medida correctiva para internalizarlo y, aunque existe consenso teórico sobre la necesidad de llevar a cabo tal corrección, en la práctica, pocas ciudades han puesto en marcha cordones de peaje o licencias de área para luchar contra la congestión. En este trabajo se pondrá de manifiesto la importancia de la congestión del tráfico como externalidad negativa del sector transporte y se revisará la literatura más reciente sobre las medidas de tarificación empleadas para reducirla.
El espíritu emprendedor, el tamaño de lanzamiento y la supervivencia de los pequeños empresarios
Authors:   Middle East Technical University, Taymaz Erol , Köksal Miyase Y. ,   Göteborg University
Published: February 2025

Los estudios sobre demografía empresarial (la dinámica de la supervivencia y del crecimiento empresarial) son objeto de un vivo interés en los últimos años. Estos estudios muestran que las nuevas empresas que entran en el mercado (en adelante «entrantes» o « start-ups») son generalmente pequeñas, que las pequeñas empresas tienen menos probabilidad de sobrevivir y que el crecimiento rápido de las pequeñas empresas condiciona su supervivencia. La literatura especializada trata el tamaño de la start-upcomo variable exógena a la hora de explicar el porqué de la supervivencia de las entrantes. En este trabajo, desarrollaremos un argumento contrario y construiremos un modelo de dos periodos para analizar el comportamiento de un empresario hipotético. La implicación principal es que el tamaño de start-upy la probabilidad de supervivencia se determinan simultáneamente por la decisión racional que toma el empresario previamente a la entrada. El tamaño de lanzamiento será una variable endógena en el modelo de supervivencia. A continuación verificamos la corrección de nuestro modelo estudiando el proceso de supervivencia empresarial en la industria textil turca.
'Actividad emprendedora y desarrollo económico en Navarra
Authors:   Universidad Pública de Navarra, Contín Pilart Ignacio , Larraza Kintana Martín ,   Universidad Pública de Navarra
Published: February 2025

En el presente artículo se analiza la relación entre la actividad emprendedora, entendida como la creación de nuevas empresas o la apertura de centros de trabajo por parte de empresas ya existentes, y el desarrollo económico en Navarra durante el periodo 1994-2005. Los resultados sugieren que el desarrollo está principalmente ligado al grado de actividad emprendedora de las empresas existentes, pero no tanto a la creación de nuevas empresas. Asimismo, el análisis llevado a cabo sobre una muestra de nuevas empresas no permite constatar que los emprendedores motivados por la oportunidad contribuyan al desarrollo económico en mayor medida que los que lo hacen por necesidad.
Panorama internacional de la biotecnología: desarrollo de un biocluster en el País Vasco
Authors:   Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Lizartza Martin Aitor , Irizar Etxeberria Iñazio ,   Mondragon Unibertsitatea
Published: February 2025

Las ciencias de la vida y la biotecnología se consideran la próxima revolución de la economía del conocimiento. Después de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, estas ciencias son las que más van a contribuir a crear nuevas oportunidades en la sociedad. Este artículo se basa en un estudio realizado sobre los emprendedores de empresas biotecnológicas de la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco. La investigación trata de evaluar los factores clave para la creación de estas bioempresas. Tras un análisis detallado, hay un trabajo de campo, mediante entrevistas personales a emprendedores de dieciocho empresas biotecnológicas.
El desarrollo regional mediante la red de contactos empresariales
Authors:   Universidad de Växjö (Suecia), Johannisson Bengt
Published: February 2025

En este artículo aplicaremos la iniciativa empresarial, concebida como una red de contactos (networking), una forma creativa organizativa, a un sistema espacial; a una localidad. Crearemos un vocabulario y unos conceptos que reconozca la importancia de la red de contactos como concepto socioeconómico y al territorio como un «contexto organizativo». La «sociedad empresarial» frente a la «constituida» se presentan como ideales contrapuestos, respecto al posible alcance del desarrollo económico local. Aplicaremos las redes locales como instrumento organizativo genérico a tres pequeños escenarios empresariales suecos. La corriente empírica sugerirá que las imágenes tradicionales de control, asociadas con la regulación del marco de actuación, las acciones o el resultado de la actividad organizada, sean reemplazadas por el «control relacional», el cual pretende fomentar y revitalizar la autoorganización. Todo esto será posible mediante un diálogo plural, que involucre tanto a empresas locales como a otros miembros interesados de la localidad.
O IMPACTO NUTRICIONAL DA RESTRIÇÃO HÍDRICA EM PACIENTES COM INSUFICIÊNCIA CARDÍACA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Morais Gabriel Rodrigues de , Coelho Laryssa Fernandes de Souza
Published: February 2025

A insuficiência cardíaca é uma condição clínica que requer uma abordagem multidisciplinar, sendo um problema de saúde pública grave e progressivo ao redor do mundo, apesar de intensos estudos na área, poucos dão ênfase aos tratamentos de restrição de volume para esses pacientes. A restrição hídrica é frequentemente recomendada para controlar a retenção de líquidos e melhora dos sintomas, mas pode ter implicações significativas na nutrição e no estado geral de saúde dos pacientes, sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi revisar a literatura em busca dos impactos nutricionais inerentes a esta terapia, destacando a importância de uma conduta individualizada, assertiva e padronizada, para uma abordagem integrada que visa uma melhora no tratamento, diminuindo desfechos negativos em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca.
Renal Lymphangiectasia: Report of a Rare Case
Authors: OK Fatih , Basaran Asli Sen
Published: February 2025

Abstract: Renal lymphangiectasia is a rare, benign developmental malformation of the kidney. Although the disease is generally asymptomatic, it can lead to serious complications such as kidney failure and hypertension. In some cases, radiological imaging alone is sufficient for diagnosis. Since it is a rare condition, familiarity with the radiological findings is important for making a differential diagnosis. Early diagnosis is crucial for preventing and monitoring serious complications. We present the case of a 42-year-old female patient who was admitted to our clinic with right flank pain and was diagnosed with perirenal lymphangiectasia.
Study on Consumer Preferences towards Google Pay
Authors:   Sakthi College of Arts and Science for Women, Samundeeswari Dr. S. , Gayathri Ms.R. ,   Sakthi College of Arts and Science for Women
Published: February 2025

In this study an advancement digital payment technologies has significantly transformed the way consumers conduct financial transactions. Among various digital payment platforms, Google pay has emerged as one of the most popular option due to its ease of use, reliability, and innovative features. This study aims to explore consumer preference towards Google pay, focusing on the factors influencing its adoption, usage patterns, and satisfaction levels. this digital revolution has significantly influenced the financial ecosystem, transforming traditional payment methods into modern, technology-driven alternatives.google pay has gained widespread popularity, offering a fast,secure,and user-friendly payment experience. The study also identifies challenges such as occasional technical glitches, compatibility issues with certain devices, and concerns about data privacy, which can deter adoption. Despite these challenges, the platform has successfully addressed consumer needs by continuously upgrading its services and collaborating with merchants, banks, and utility providers.
Muhammed İkbal’de Benlik Felsefesinin Unsurları
Authors: Kargın Hasan Hüseyin
Published: February 2025

Elements of the Philosophy of Self in Muhammad IqbalrnThis book is concerned with Muhammed Iqbal’s thoughts on the philosophy of personality which had given an impetus to Islamic philosophy in the twentieth century. Muhammed Iqbal aimed to create a new type of man in order to liberate Islamic World from servitude. He develops a thought system that takes personality as its subject. Iqbal’s view of personality depends on the concept of faith. Once man brings himself closer to God, he will be liberated from all the restricting bonds. This personality will make the prophet its guide, internalize Qoran, see ka’bah as the symbol of brotherhood and will refuse fatalism. There are certain elements that can strengthen personality. Personality will obtain a potential power through love, transformation through desire, merit through destitute, existence through courage, wisdom through modesty, awakening through foresight, liveliness through action and power to produce through constant struggle. On the other hand, there are elements that weaken personality, and man should keep away from them. Personality should not give way to despair, it should not keep fear in the heart, and it should keep away from beggary. It should not be loyal to any one country and it should be against slavery and racism. It should keep away from mimicry and it should not be indifferent to what is going on around the world. Such people will form a community and this community will form a state. Thus, mankind will be freed from autocracy and will be ruled by Republic. Islamic societies should embrace republican regime where people take part in administration. And these republics should come together and form a united Islamic world. Muslims are a single nation. They should act with a national conscience, develop national ethics and educate women well. A national education should be provided at schools, labour should be admired and significance of time and history should be given.rnKeywords: Muhammed Iqbal; Personality; Islamic union; Tawheed; Quran
Mâtürîdî Niçin İhmal Edilmiş Olmalı?
Authors: Gengil Veysel
Published: February 2025

Why Might al-Maturidi Have Been Neglected?rnAbu Mansur al-Maturidi (d. 333/944), an imam of a school bearing his name, as well as a renowned commentator and jurist, holds a significant place in Islamic scholarship. Despite his importance, information about his life is limited to approximately 20 lines. Moreover, much of this information derives from his own works, a remark made by his teacher, and the inscriptions on his tombstone commissioned by Hakim al-Samarkandi (d. 342/953). In other words, it is nearly impossible to access substantial details about him. This study addresses the question of why such an important figure’s life has remained undocumented in greater detail. In biographical sources (ṭabaqāt), more information is often available about the lives of various scholars, yet remarkably little is known about al-Maturidi, the imam of a still-existing school. In our view, this scarcity of information stems from his placing reason at the center of his intellectual approach. Furthermore, al- Maturidi’s criticism of other groups-such as the rationalist Mu’tazilites, the traditionalist Ahl al-Hadith, and certain Sufi circles- by using reasoned arguments may have contributed to a deliberate neglect of his name over time. This work, consisting of twelve interrelated articles, aims to demonstrate the claim that a genius like al-Maturidi was consciously marginalized and forgotten.rnKeywords: Māturīdī; Ta’wīlāt al-Qur’ān; Tafsīr; Ta’wīl; Taṣawwuf; Sīrah; Ahl al-Ra’y; Ahl al-Ḥadīth
TBMM’de Buhârî
Authors: Çinar Hüseyin
Published: February 2025

Bukhari at the Grand National Assembly of TurkeyrnIn this study, we will focus on the commentary on Bukhari, which began to be written in Turkish in 1925, after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. This work, titled at-Tajrid as-Sarih by Zabidi, is significant in terms of the revival of hadith studies in the newly established Turkish Republic following the end of the Ottoman Empire. It is an abridged version of Sahih al-Bukhari. This study is consisting of four chapter. In the first chapter, Buhârî (ö. 256/870)’s, Yemenite traditionist Zebidî (ö. 893/1488)’s, Bâbanzâde Ahmed Nâim (1872-1934)’s (who translated and explained Tecrid’s first three volumes) and Kâmil Miras (1875-1957)’s (who translated the rest of Tecrid into Turkish and explained them in 12 volumes), lives and works were put forward. In the second chapter, concepts that are among hadith technical terms were focused on. Concepts that were specifially adressed in the work we examine which are “İhtisar”, “Câmi”, “Tecrîd” were defined. Tecrid’s that were made on Sahîh-i Buhârî and commentaries that were made on Tecrîd-i Sarîh were researched. Features of Tecrid which was made by Zebidî were specified. In the third chapter, the features of translation into Turkish and the commentation method that was followed were also mentioned. Author’s explanations of Hadith by another Hadith; specifiying the causes of Hadith; making explanations of odd words; including grammatical analyses; mentioning Islamic Law, and Kalam related issues were put forward. Techniques used for translating the work into Turkish were included. In the fourth chapter, we determined Tafsir, Kalam, Islamic Law, the History of Islam, the method and history of Hadith, biographies books and the names of other diciplines their authors that were used by Ahmed Nâim and Kâmil Miras when commenting Tecrîd-i Sarîh. I tried to introduce these sources as briefly as possible.rnKeywords: Hadith; Bukhari; Zebidi; Ahmet Naim; Kamil Miras; Commentary; Tecrid
Hz. Muhammed’in Kişiliğinin Kur’ân’a Yansımaları
Authors: Ergün Mehmet
Published: February 2025

Reflections of Muhammad’s Personality in the Qur’anrnWhen we look at the content of the Quran, we see that it takes into account the situation of the Arabs living in the 7th century, especially Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who were its first addressees. Some verses are directly addressed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and mention his personal situation and behavior. Therefore, we can say that the personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) played an influential role in determining the content of the Quran. Understanding the personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) becomes crucial in understanding the Quran. A person’s personality is formed by the combination of innate temperament and the character developed through life experiences. In the formation of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) personality, factors such as being an orphan, growing up with a wet nurse in the desert, losing his mother and grandfather at a young age, shepherding, and traveling with trade caravans were decisive. As a result, he had a personality characterized by forbearance, forgiveness, gentleness, eagerness for people to believe, being deeply affected by negative attitudes shown to him, and being noted for his justice. For this reason, Allah sometimes praised his tolerance and gentleness, and sometimes criticized him for these behaviors. Sometimes, Allah spoke on his behalf when he was too shy to speak, and sometimes commanded him to be harsh and relentless towards the unbelievers. One of the most sensitive issues when it comes to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is his feelings towards women. At all times, certain groups have raised objections to Islam by bringing up his marriages and certain aspects of his wives. However, when we consider that he was also a human being and take into account the general acceptances of his time, it becomes clear that these objections are unfounded. In conclusion, understanding the personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is crucial for the best understanding of the Quran.rnKeywords: Tafsir, Quran, Prophet Muhammad, Personality, Cause of Revelation
Rusya Federasyonu’nda İslam Hukukuna Dair Akademik Çalışmalar (1991-2017).
Authors: Botashev Alim
Published: February 2025

In the Russian Federation On Islamic Law Academic Studies (1991-2017)rnRussian Federation is homeland for millions of Muslims. Because of the social and intellectual motives Muslim and orientalist academicians and researchers have done several works concerning Islam and Jurisprudence. Through this work we have tried to determine the academic works consisting theses, articles and Symposium communiques about Islamic Jurisprudence. We tried to introduce all the works to which we had personally access, according to their contents, properties, genres etc. We gave information about the Name, author, publishingjournal, place and date of the publication of just those works to whom we had access. Through our research one of the conclusions we have come up with is that, several academic works has been done on different topics of Islamic Jurisprudence. In which most of the works are organized by universities, consisting 31 theses, 219 articles, 24 Symposium Communiques.rnKeywords: İslamic law, Theses, Articles, Symposium Communigues.
Finding Hallie: An Interview with Mattie Brickman
Authors: Jouve Emeline , Prévot Géraldine
Published: February 2025

In this interview, playwright Mattie Brickman reflects on her play Playground: The Hallie Flanagan Project, written at the invitation of Vassar College. The work was presented as part of the 150th anniversary of the college where Hallie Flanagan was active in promoting theater.
The Limits of Technology: Actors, Networks, the Federal Theatre Project, and Power
Authors: Selmon Michael
Published: February 2025

Arthur Arent’s 1937 Living Newspaper Power was among the Federal Theatre Project’s most successful productions. This paper uses the actor-network theory of Bruno Latour to examine how the off-stage infrastructures and on-stage aesthetics that underwrote Power’s success eventually triggered its demise. Despite predating Latour by decades, Power enacts its own actor-network critique, using the theatre’s technology to highlight the way social networks controlled access to America’s electrical distribution system. The drama succeeded, the paper argues, by linking off-stage and on-stage networks of support; its failure came when opponents punctured these connections. The paper first examines the off-stage infrastructure that supported Power, particularly its links to earlier theatre networks. It next explores the on-stage aesthetic that developed as Arent used theatre technologies, especially technologies fueled by electricity, to critique the offstage influence of corporate power. The paper closes by noting how the conjunction of networks that fueled Power’s success left it politically vulnerable.
The First Federal Summer Theatre: Training Ground for “a New, Imaginative Theatre”
Authors: Farrell Michael
Published: February 2025

In the summer of 1937, the First Federal Summer Theatre was convened at Vassar College by Hallie Flanagan, Director of the Federal Theatre Project. This article, relying on well-known sources, as well as newly uncovered archival records, examines the immediate impact and long-lasting legacy of this particular moment in the history of the Federal Theatre Project. And it sheds new light on the far-reaching objectives of Director Flanagan, who hoped to use the summer retreat, attended by theater artists and practitioners from across the country, as an opportunity to raise the quality of the shows that were being presented on Federal Theater Project throughout the nation, and more importantly, to challenge the theater professionals of the conference to consider new forms and methodologies and to dare to treat their future artistic endeavors as laboratories of experimentation.
“A Gesture of Hope:” Living Newspaper: A Counter-Narrative at the Royal Court Theatre (an interview with Vicky Featherstone by Jordana Cox)
Authors: Cox Jordana
Published: February 2025

In December 2020, London’s Royal Court Theatre launched a Living Newspaper series inspired by the Federal Theatre Project. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which prompted a nationwide lockdown of theatres and public venues, Living Newspaper: A Counter Narrative employed over 300 freelancers and the full complement of Royal Court staff. The first edition premiered for a small in-person audience, followed by a virtual audience from around the world; as public health regulations tightened, the remaining six editions were presented entirely online. In this interview, given between the second and third editions, Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone discusses the project’s origins and development.
The Impact of AI on Financial Professionals
Authors: Al-Harbi Ahmad
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the substantial influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on financial professionals, focusing on how AI technologies change jobs and responsibilities in the financial sector. According to the research, AI acts as both a disruptive force and a catalyst for efficiency, requiring professionals to adapt to technological improvements while providing tools to improve decision-making and productivity. The findings are divided into three sections: first, the scope and key components of AI in finance are defined, with a focus on its historical development; second, the transformation of financial roles through automation, data analytics, and risk management is examined; and finally, case studies from various financial institutions demonstrate the practical application of AI technologies. This analysis demonstrates how AI simultaneously challenges and empowers financial professionals, emphasizing the importance of continual learning and skill improvement to survive in an AI-driven economy.
EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MORINGA LEAVES (Moringa oleifera) IN DIFFERENT PROCESSINGMETHODS
Authors: Baihaqi Baihaqi , Aprita Ika Rezvani , Asrul Asrul
Published: February 2025

Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera) are well known for their high nutritional value and extensive health benefits. However, processing methods can significantly affect the essential nutrients in moringa leaves, including moisture, ash, and vitamin C levels. This study aims to evaluate the effects of three processing methods—oven drying, blanching followed by drying, and boiling—on these parameters. The results showed that the moisture content of fresh moringa leaves, initially at 73.2%, significantly decreased after drying (6.91%) and blanching (14.23%), while boiling increased the moisture content to 85.06%. The ash content increased with processing, from 2.61% in fresh leaves to 9.02% after drying, 11% after blanching, and 11.8% after boiling. Vitamin C degradation occurred due to heating, with drying causing a drastic reduction from 32.31 mg/100 g to 8.7 mg/100 g. Blanching better-preserved vitamin C levels (30 mg/100 g), while boiling surprisingly increased the vitamin C content to 49.08 mg/100 g, possibly due to enhanced extraction of compounds from cellular structures into the water. In conclusion, processing methods significantly impact the nutritional quality of moringa leaves. Drying is effective in reducing moisture content for prolonged storage, whereas boiling and blanching better preserve vitamin C content. These findings provide crucial insights for the food and pharmaceutical industries in determining the optimal processing method to maintain the nutritional value of moringa leaves.
Use of Forest Tracks by Commuting or Foraging Bats in a Forest-lake Landscape: A Case Study in the Wigry National Park, Poland
Authors: Lesiński Grzegorz , Błachowski Grzegorz , Jędrzejewska-Domalewska Ewa , Karczmarewicz Rafał
Published: February 2025

Studies on the use of forest tracks by bats were carried out in the forest-lake landscape of the Wigry National Park (NE Poland). Netting was performed in July and August 2023 at 14 sites situated near water bodies and at 14 sites remote from waters. In total, 396 individuals belonging to 11 species were caught. Tracks were most often used by Eptesicus serotinus, Myotis daubentonii and Pipistrellus pygmaeus (55% of all caught bats). Eptesicus serotinus and Barbastella barbastellus were more numerous on tracks remote from waters. The group of species known to feed over waters or in riparian habitats (M. daubentonii, N. noctula and Pipistrellus spp.) was represented more frequently on tracks near waters. Forest tracks in the studied landscape are important feeding grounds and corridors for commuting to feeding grounds for many bat species.
La marionnette comme outil multimodal pour soutenir le développement des habiletés langagières d’élèves en classe d’accueil : retombées d’une recherche-action menée au primaire au Québec
Authors: Hameau Florian , Wendell Ney , Ricard Rosalie
Published: February 2025

Notre étude vise à documenter l’implémentation d’ateliers de marionnettes dans des classes d’accueil au primaire au Québec et d’en décrire les retombées sur le développement des habiletés langagières des élèves allophones. Pour ce faire, nous avons mis en place une recherche-action de type qualitative. Celle-ci s’est échelonnée sur deux mois, à raison d’un atelier d’une heure pendant huit semaines pour trois classes d’accueil au primaire. Après avoir effectué cette intervention, les élèves ont été interrogés sous la forme de groupes de discussion focalisée (n=3) pour récolter leurs impressions sur la pertinence du dispositif pour le développement de leurs habiletés langagières. Ensuite, les personnes enseignantes de chaque groupe (n=3) ont été soumises à une entrevue semi-dirigée pour dégager leur appréciation relative à la pertinence et à l’efficience du dispositif didactique médiatisé mis en oeuvre sur le développement des habiletés langagières de leurs élèves. L’analyse qualitative des données met en lumière le récit des différents acteurs, actrices du projet et documente les retombées du dispositif médiatique multimodal implémenté.
Factor analysis and principal component analysis of project delays during the Covid-19 pandemic due to supply chain disruptions
Authors: Stojanović Ilija , Ayman Nabil Abdel Malak Maria , Ljepava Nikolina , Selaković Marko , Osmanović Nasiha , Stranjančević Ana
Published: February 2025

Each crisis provides food for thought concerning project management, and lessons can be drawn for the future regarding risk mitigation. In that milieu, there has been a lot of scientific discussion about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on project implementation. That discussion pointed to numerous factors that led to delays in the execution of projects. Thus, this study aims to identify the main factors that caused project delays during the pandemic. For this purpose, we used factor analysis, more precisely principal component analysis, to determine the main culprits that caused project delays. Factor analysis pointed to two primary causes of project delays during the pandemic, namely Epidemic-Related Disruptions and Supply chain disruptions. These findings indicate two basic groups of factors enabling a much more focused approach to project management should similar crises occur in the future.