bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONER, FIRM SIZE, FINANCIAL DISTRESS, LEVERAGE AND KONSERVATISME AKUNTANSI: Evidence Insurance and Finance Company in Indonesia
Authors: Nurwanti Siti Ratih , Uzliawati Lia
Published: July 2023

This research is a descriptive quantitative study based on the condition of the application of the principle of accounting conservatism in financial statements in Indonesia, which is still reaping the pros and cons. As well as the results of previous research on the effect of independent commissioners, financial distress, leverage, and company size on accounting conservatism with inconsistent results. This research is a development of previous research with the addition of independent commissioner variables. In this study, a sample was used in the form of secondary data from 25 financial companies in the insurance sub-sector and financing institutions listed on the IDX 2019-2021, which were obtained through the site www.idx.co.id. This study aims to determine: 1) The effect of independent commissioners on accounting conservatism. 2) The effect of company size on accounting conservatism. 3) The effect of financial distress on accounting conservatism. and 4) The effect of leverage on accounting conservatism.
Impact of TQM practices on business performance of three-star hotels and above in Vietnam: The role of innovation performance
Authors: Dam Thi Thuy , Thanh Hue Nguyen
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of TQM practices on the business performance of hotels in Vietnam, considering the role of innovation performance in the current business context. Data were collected from 190 hotels with a rating of three stars or higher in Vietnam in 2022. By using SEM analysis, we have demonstrated that TQM practices have a positive effect on hotels' business performance, and innovation performance plays an intermediary role in the relationship between TQM practices and business performance. Therefore, hotels should not only focus on implementing TQM principles to enhance service quality but also prioritize business, service, and process innovation to improve their results. This study highlights the importance of both TQM practices and innovation performance in achieving success in the hotel industry
EKOLOŠKO-PRAVNI ASPEKTI NOVOG NEMAČKOG ZAKONA O KORPORATIVNOJ DUŽNOSTI PAŽNJE U LANCIMA SNABDEVANJA – ISPITIVANJE DEJSTVA NA PRAVNE SUBJEKTE U REPUBLICI SRBIJI
Authors: Tomić Ljubica M.
Published: July 2023

Predmet rada je aktuelna novina nemačkog zakonodavca u oblasti korporativne dužnosti pažnje u lancima snabdevanja i njegovim ekološko-pravnim aspektima, kao i ispitivanje dejstva na pravne subjekte. U Saveznoj Republici Nemačkoj je 1. januara 2023. godine stupio na snagu zakon koji uređuje ekstrateritorijalnu dužnost pažnje kao obavezu za nemačka privredna društva određene veličine u pogledu poštovanja ljudskih prava i zaštite životne sredine u lancima snabdevanja (Gesetz über die unternehmerischen Sorgfaltspflichten zur Vermeidung von Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Lieferketten). Ovaj zakon se smatra najambicioznijim poduhvatom u svetskom trendu regulisanja dužnosti pravnih lica ove vrste, a u najvećem broju rešenja sledi logiku sadržanu u Rukovodećim načelima UN o biznisu i ljudskim pravima uz dva bitna odstupanja. Prvo, najznačajnija razlika jeste izostanak građanskopravne odgovornosti nemačkih privrednih društava prema žrtvama kršenja ljudskih prava i zaštite životne sredine. Drugo, domet dužnosti pažnje je uži nego u Rukovodećim načelima i obuhvata sopstvenu oblast poslovanja i neposredne snabdevače (ugovorne partnere), dok su posredni snabdevači obuhvaćeni dužnošću pažnje tek ukoliko postoji za to povod, to jest „supstancijalno saznanje” o mogućim povredama. U radu se pokazuje da ovaj zakon, pod određenim uslovima, može imati pravnog dejstva i na privredna društva registrovana u Srbiji, a da se očekuje faktičko dejstvo (u ekonomskom, tehničko-organizacionom i poslovnom domenu) na određene grupe srpskih pravnih subjekata, koje će svoje poslovanje de facto morati uskladiti sa obavezama koje ovaj zakon nameće njihovim nemačkim ugovornim partnerima ukoliko žele da sa njima zaključuju ugovore, te se u nastavku rada daje klasifikacija ovih srpskih pravnih subjekata. U zaključku se izvodi preporuka donošenja nacionalne strategije u oblasti biznisa i ljudskih prava u Srbiji, jer bi to mogao biti početni korak za usklađivanje poslovanja srpskih privrednih subjekata koji teže zaključivanju ugovora sa ugovornim stranama iz Nemačke i drugih zemalja EU.
Empirical Research on Financial Efficiency and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: GIBOGWE Vincent , NIGO Ayine
Published: July 2023

This study contributes to the literature on financial efficiency and growth. We show evidence from the effects of controlling institutional variables given the increase in domestic credit. The domestic credit is adverse, with an insignificant effect on per capita income growth. We make two observations from our findings. First, the negative but insignificant coefficients of the measure of bank credit across all model specifications seem to go against the supply-leading hypothesis, as financial development hurts economic growth; nevertheless, given that the impact is insignificant, this draws more into a neutrality hypothesis of no effect. Second, the findings are likely indications of the underdeveloped state of sub-Saharan Africa's financial system, implying that the present state of the financial systems is not robust enough to be a contributory drive towards enhancing economic growth in the region. However, all models have positive control variables (Inflation and gross fixed capital formation). All coefficients of interactions between credit and institutional quality are statistically insignificant (negative in four of six models).© 2023 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
PREVALENCE OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL HELMINTHS IN BOVINE POPULATION IN DIFFERENT ZONES OF RAWALPINDI DISTRICT OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: M. Shoaib
Published: July 2023

Gastrointestinal parasites are responsible for heavy economic and production lossesin bovines. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI)helminths of bovine in different zones of Rawalpindi district. Study area was divided into fourdifferent zones. Feacal samples (n=670) were collected and examined through coprologicalexamination techniques. Out of examined samples, 158 were found to be positive for the GI helminths.The overall prevalence of GI helminths recorded was 23.58 %. In cattle the prevalence was 25.87 %whereas, in buffaloes it was 20.83 %. The prevalence percentages of nematodes, trematodes andcestodes was 17.46, 4.78 and 1.34%, respectively. Maximum prevalence was observed during summerand was the highest in the month of June. Prevalence was higher in adult and females as compared toyoung and males. It was concluded that specie, age and season are important factors which influencethe prevalence of GI helminths in bovine.
APPLICATIONS OF INTERNET OF MEDICAL THINGS (IOMT) IN TELEMEDICINE FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Authors: W Azeem
Published: July 2023

IOMT is derived from IOT and applied to all fields of knowledge, Biomedical, Artificial Intelligence, especially medical science and medicine. This paper deals with three different areas in telemedicine effectively using IOT/ IOMT. We present analysis and technique to ensure security measures adopted in telemedicine system. This paper presents applications of IOT/IOMT intelemedicine in Smart-medicine to further enhance its reliability, effectiveness and accuracy to get insurrection and revolution for improvement of developing tools to offer instant cure to patients, observers and saves pathway of fitness record for fit individuals. We include effectively areas of different medical or psychological issues. In system, the risk assessment is addressed for identification of security threats and unauthentic access to the system. Using IOT/IOMT in telemedicine ensuresorganization safety, IOT interoperability, active loading capability, protected action of the structure and united access tools, which are salient features of the paper.
Accessibilité de l’information en Afrique
Authors: Alain Kiyindou
Published: July 2023

Ce travail vise à poser un regard plutôt critique sur cette société dite del’information. En effet, l’information est au coeur de la société, elle est impliquéedans tout processus de changement. Pour les utilisateurs, l’importance desmoyens mis en place ne compte pas, seul compte le résultat c’est-à-direl’information appropriable et c’est là que se pose la question de l’accessibilité,c’est-à-dire « la possibilité du public à choisir des programmes appropriés àses besoins et de disposer des moyens d’exprimer ses besoins ». Mais unedimension toute aussi importante de l’accessibilité est la possibilité donnée àl’acquéreur de pouvoir utiliser les connaissances acquises. À l’ère des Nouvellestechnologies de l’information et de la communication, l’accessibilité dépassedonc la simple connectivité pour intégrer les questions de durabilité.
Construction of the ‘Sellout’ Identity during Zimbabwe’s war of liberation: A Case Study of the Dandawa Community of Hurungwe district, c1975-1980
Authors: Ivan Marowa
Published: July 2023

Cette étude s’intéresse à l'expression orale des recherches menées dans les chefferies Dandawa afin de comprendre quelles sont les effets de la guerre de libération sur cette communauté. Un aspect qui a été souligné au cours de mon travail sur le terrain est celle de capitulards, une identité qui est devenue si fréquente au cours de l'ensemble de la période de la lutte de libération au Zimbabwe. Ce document examine donc comment cette identité a été construite pendant la guerre du Zimbabwe de la libération affectueusement connu sous le nom de la Deuxième Chimurenga. Il fait valoir que l'identité capitulard a été créée par la société pour répondre aux besoins de l'époque. A ce jour cette identité est devenue fortement politique utilisée contre ceux accusés d’être des ennemis de l'Etat. Cette étude fait valoir que, dans le Zimbabwe, l'identité capitulard prend racine sous la colonisation, en particulier vers le milieu des années 1970. Il affirme en outre qu’ à l'indépendance, cette identité loin de disparaitre, sera ravivée avec l'émergence du Mouvement pour le changement démocratique (MDC).
Geometrically non-linear analysis with stiffness reduction for the in-plane stability design of stainless steel frames
Authors:   , Shen Yanfei
Published: July 2023

In AISC 360-16, the Direct Analysis Method (DM) has been set as the primary method for the stability design of frames. DM, considering initial global sway imperfection, is essentially Geometrically Non-linear Analysis (GNA) in which tangent modulus is used. The aim of this thesis is to provide stiffness reduction factor formulations for using GNA coupled with tangent modulus approach for the stability design of stainless steel frames. GNA with the proposed stiffness reduction factor is aligned to AISC 360-16 and it is aimed at facilitating greater and more efficient use of stainless steel. In accordance with current design standards, the ultimate limit state for this method is the formation of first plastic hinge, and the adequacy of the method is confirmed through member-based resistance checks.The focus of the thesis is the development of flexural stiffness reduction factor formulation for the in-plane stability design of stainless steel elements and frames with cold-formed square hollow section (SHS) and rectangular hollow section (RHS). The proposed beam-column stiffness reduction factor (tMN) accounts for the deleterious influence of material non-linearity, residual stresses and member out-of-straightness. The use of a GNA coupled with the proposed tMN eliminates the need for member buckling strength checks and thus, only cross-sectional strength checks are required.

En la normativa Americana AISC 360-16, el método de análisis directo (DM) se ha establecido como el método principal en la verificación a inestabilidad de pórticos. El DM es esencialmente un análisis no lineal por la geometría (GNA) en el que se consideran las imperfecciones globales únicamente y se utiliza el módulo tangente. El objetivo de la tesis es proporcionar una formulación de rigidez reducida utilizando un análisis no lineal por la geometría para las verificaciones a inestabilidad de pórticos de acero inoxidable. El método propuesto se alinea con el AISC 360-16 y su objetivo es facilitar el uso del acero inoxidable en pórticos. De acuerdo con las normativas actuales, la capacidad última de un pórtico se define al formarse la primera rótula plástica y la verificación se plantea en base a la resistencia de los elementos aislados. El foco de la tesis se centra en el plantramiento de factores de reducción de rigidez a flexión de elementos tubulares de acero inoxidable conformados en frío (SHS y RHS) para el caso de diseño de pórticos cargados en su plano. Se propone un factor de reducción para elementos del tipo viga-columna mn el cual tiene en cuenta los efectos de la nolinealidad del material, las tensiones residuales y la imperfección del elemento. El uso de GNA conjuntamente con tMN permite verificar los diferentes elementos del pórtico solo a resistencia sin tener hacer las comprobaciones correspondientes a pandeo.
Theoretical approach regarding the efficiency of application of rugby tools in the physical education lesson to high school students
Authors: Bragarenco Nicolae , Udroiu Marian
Published: July 2023

This paper presents the theoretical approach of physical education and sports specialists regarding the effectiveness of the application of rugby tools in the physical education lesson for high school students. The policy documents that regulate the educational process in the discipline are analyzed, which reflect flexibility in approaching the specific means of sports tests for the training of the specific skills of the physical education discipline. The analysis and synthesis of specialized literature, especially of the game of rugby, highlights the formative valences of the sport test in psychological, sociological, motor aspect and the personality formation of the one who practices it. The means that can be applied in the physical education lesson to acquire the elements and technical-tactical procedures in rugby will have a direct influence on the general motor skills and the level of physical training of the student, a fact confirmed by the specialists in the field, at the same time, this would also be an argument for designing the game of rugby within the disciplinary curriculum/curriculum at the level of alternative sports disciplines.
THE DECONSTRUCTION IN THE SHORT STORY JIMAT SERO BY EKA KURNIAWAN
Authors: MAULIDA NATASYA ATMIM
Published: July 2023

"Jimat Sero" is one of Eka Kurniawan's short stories in the collection of short stories Cinta Tak Ada Mati in 2018. This paper will use deconstruction to examine the ideology of the text and describe the results of its dissemination in the text. This paper uses Jacques Derrida's deconstruction theory. The method used is content analysis with double reading. The results contain two main points; First, the ideology of the text from the identification of metaphysical hierarchies, binary oppositions, and undecidable elements in the text. Second, dissemination of the results of the deconstruction process. The result of the text's ideology is the curious days experienced by Aku after being given an amulet by Rohman. The results of the dissemination in the text are; 1) Aku reflects the generality of society towards mystical things, 2) Rohman's character is an abortion of village people who consider the city as the primary goal of success.
Sistema socio-productivo y modelo de gobernanza en la comunidad kichwa “Shiwakucha”, Pastaza, Ecuador
Authors: Ospina Vanessa , Torres Navarrete Segundo Bolier , Köthke Margret , Kapp Gerald , Fischer Richard , Günter Sven
Published: July 2023

Los kichwa son una de las 14 nacionalidades del Ecuador con mayor población indígena en el país, específicamente localizados en las regiones Andina y Amazónica. En esta última, se encuentran asentados con mayor proporción en las provincias de Napo, Orellana y Pastaza. La presente investigación analiza las interacciones entre los sistemas socio-ecológicos y productivos en la comunidad kichwa de Shiwakucha, caracterizada por ser una comunidad de fácil y constante acceso por su localización a solo 12,8 km con respecto al centro urbano del cantón Arajuno, provincia de Pastaza. La mayoría de los miembros de Shiwakucha pertenecen al mismo grupo étnico y manejan su territorio de manera colectiva y bajo la protección de la Asociación de líderes indígenas ACIA. La fase de campo se desarrolló en dos meses de trabajo con métodos cualitativos (entrevistas semi estructuradas), cartografía social con caminatas geo-referenciadas, diálogo y observación participante, también se usó métodos cuantitativos a través de encuestas aplicados al 89% de los hogares permanente de la comunidad. Los resultados muestran que en Shiwakucha el 47 % de la población que vive permanentemente en la comunidad es bilingüe (castellano/ kichwa), el 33% exclusivamente usan el idioma kichwa y el 20% principalmente castellano. La población masculina tiene mayor contacto y posibilidades de educación superior. Shiwakucha muestra una diversificación de actividades económicas, donde la agricultura es el principal medio de vida, expresado en la mezcla de   prácticas agrícolas exógenas, con modelos tradicionales como la chakra kichwa, donde se utilizan en promedio 2,9 ha de cultivos y 20,3 ha de bosque intervenido a nivel de hogar. Con respecto al sistema de gobernanza, la comunidad se encuentra dentro del territorio de la Asociación de Comunidades Indígenas de Arajuno (ACIA), que surge como ente regulador y protector de las tierras indígenas en los 70s como respuesta a la reforma agraria; se encontró que por esta y otras razones la comunidad presenta una combinación de normas indígenas con reglas adoptadas por la nueva integración dentro de la ACIA y otras normas exógenas. Aspectos sobre la nueva reconfiguración en el territorio sobre la vía de acceso y  el remplazo de actividades de agricultura de subsistencia por  monocultivos con implicaciones sobre la  seguridad alimentaria son discutidos.
Effect of Tofu Supplementation on Endogenous Estrogen Levels and Urinary Incontinence in Female Spayed Dogs: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Study
Authors: Smith Marc , Ma Aituan
Published: July 2023

The objective of this randomized controlled study was to determine whether supplementing a spayed female dog’s diet with tofu can raise levels of endogenous estrogen (EE), which could be beneficial for estrogen-responsive incontinence. A total of 23 client-owned spayed female dogs diagnosed with urinary incontinence but no other known health conditions participated in the study. Enrolled subjects were randomly assigned to 2 groups: Control Group (n=10) who received normal diet with a placebo supplement or Test Group (n=13) who received tofu supplementation. Supplements were given twice daily for 14 days. Blood samples were collected on Day 0 and Day 14 to assess pre-treatment and post-treatment EE levels. Effects of tofu supplementation were assessed based on group comparison of EE level improvement. The EE level within the Control Group had a nonsignificant decrease from days 0 to 14 (56.9±22.8 → 54.6±25.3 pg/mL, p=0.54). Test Group EE level significantly increased after 14 days (37.1±17.2 → 58.5±28.9 pg/mL, p=0.013). For intergroup comparison, the change of EE levels in the Test Group was significantly greater than the Control Group (Control: -2.3±11.5 versus Test: 21.4±27.5 pg/mL, p=0.0002). The study also found that Test Group owner impression of urinary incontinence improvement (11/13) was significantly greater (p=0.0001) than that in the Control Group (0/10). The results of this study suggest the potential for developing a holistic, natural food therapy for urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs. Future prospective studies, with larger enrollment, that also consider factors such as treatment dose and duration are warranted.
Análise da Prevalência de Alelos HLA em Pacientes com COVID-19
Authors: Mendes Gabriel P. , Pôrto Luís C. M. S. , Lima Cristiano , Santiago Helton , Almeida Stephanie , Sena Alexandre C.
Published: July 2023

O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar a prevalência de alelos HLA em pacientes com COVID-19 através de um Estudo de Caso-Controle (ECC). A metodologia adotada foi utilizar os sistemas de informação SIVEP-Gripe, que registra casos de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave (SRAG), e e-SUS, que registra casos suspeitos ou confirmados de COVID-19, para compor a base de dados para o ECC. Em seguida, foi realizada uma consulta na base de dados de doadores de órgãos (REDOME) para se obter os alelos HLA. Para gerar uma base de controle homogênea para o ECC a partir das características dos registros da base de casos, foi implementado um algoritmo de pareamento. Por fim, foi realizada à análise da prevalência de alelos HLA nos pacientes com COVID-19. Os resultados mostram a escolha balanceada do algoritmo proposto e a análise dos alelos mostrou diferenças entre a distribuição dos grupos alélicos em função da etnia/raça.
Assistente Virtual na Educação em Saúde dos Homens
Authors: Campos Filho Amadeu Sá de , Cursino Jose Ricardo Vasconcelos , Barros Júnior Thomé Décio Pinheiro , Lima Évelyn Cristina Morais Pessôa
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Este artigo tem como objetivo oferecer um método eficaz de educação em saúde por meio do IChatSUS, um Agente Inteligente de Conversação, que possa esclarecer dúvidas sobre questões de saúde do homem. Método: A pesquisa foi observacional descritiva com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa por meio de um estudo transversal. Foi realizado um estudo de caso com 20 participantes para avaliar a Usabilidade do IChatSUS e a experiência do usuário por meio do System Usability Score e User Experience Questionnaire. Resultado: Quanto ao perfil tecnológico, 90% da amostra tinha acesso à internet e 95% relataram não conhecer chatbots. A usabilidade do IChatSUS na escala SUS revelou a necessidade de melhorias. Ao avaliar a Experiência do Usuário, os resultados foram otimistas. Conclusão: A utilização do IChatSUS como método de educação em saúde demonstrou excelente desempenho, mas necessidade de revisões. É preciso expandir sua utilização em diversos ambientes e públicos para uma efetividade maior do IChatSUS.
PEMBUATAN MUSIK BUMPER DAN ILUSTRASI PROGRAM ACARA GRAND FINAL BRTV BALI TV 2021
Authors: Gan Christianus Billy Antonio , Darmayuda I Komang , Ardini Ni Wayan
Published: July 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk membahas proses pembuatan musik bumper, musik ilustrasi opening MC, musik ilustrasi teaser para finalis, dan musik ilustrasi pengumuman juara dari program acara Grand Final BRTV Bali TV 2021. Sesuai dengan kurikulum MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka), penulis mendapatkan kesempatan untuk melaksanakan Magang/Praktik Kerja, yang dilaksanakan di Bali TV. Dalam pelaksanaan ini, penulis mendapat kesempatan untuk dari mitra untuk membuatkan beberapa karya musik untuk digunakan dalam acara Grand Final BRTV Bali TV 2021. Pelaksanaan pembuatan musik ini melalui beberapa tahapan, yakni tahap pendahuluan, tahap spotting, tahap penciptaan musik, tahap mastering dan review, dan tahap eksekusi saat acara. Tahap pendahuluan mendiskusikan rencana pembuatan musik baru untuk program acara. Tahap spotting dilakukan untuk menentukan unsur musik yang sesuai dengan visual. Tahap penciptaan musik memulai proses kreatif penciptaan musik. Tahap mastering dan review adalah proses mengubah ke format audio dan kemudian diulas oleh pihak mitra. Tahap eksekusi saat acara adalah kegiatan penulis menjadi operator pemutar musik saat program acara berjalan. Musik yang telah dibuat juga telah diaplikasikan langsung untuk program acara Grand Final BRTV Bali TV 2021
“DEPRESI” : SEBUAH PADUAN SUARA AKAPELA DENGAN PENGGABUNGAN TEKNIK MUSIK BARAT DAN TANGGA NADA SELENDRO BETAWI
Authors: Ramadhan Abhinaya Farhan , Laksmi Desak Made Suarti , Wiyati Wahyu Sri
Published: July 2023

Dalam kehidupan, penata banyak mengalami hal-hal yang menyakitkan dan sangat menghantui pikiran penata sampai saat ini. Diantaranya kekerasan dalam rumah tangga yang penata alami di masa lalu antara lain tidak diterima di lingkungan sosial, serta bullying yang cukup keras. Semua pengalaman tersebut membuat penata mengalami gangguan jiwa yang disebut Depresi. Depresi adalah suatu keadaan emosi yang mempunyai karakteristik seperti perasaan sedih, perasaan gagal, perasaan tidak berharga serta menjauh dari lingkungan sosial. Ide garapan ini muncul dari pengalaman pribadi penata sendiri yang pernah mengalami depresi di masa lalunya. Maka dari itu, penata ingin membagikan kisah nya kedalam bentuk Paduan Suara Accapella dengan Penggabungan Permainan Teknik Musik Barat dan Tangga Nada Selendro Betawi.
PROSES PRODUKSI PROGRAM KERJA KONTEN MCAST SEBAGAI MEDIA KREATIVITAS MUSIK PADA PREGINA ART & SHOWBIZ
Authors: Nugroho Mexta Septian , Darmayuda I Komang , Irawan Ricky
Published: July 2023

Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan MBKM Kewirausahaan yang diambil oleh penulis, penulis melalukan pembahasan serta penelitian mengenai produksi program kerja konten Mcast sebagai media kreativitas musik pada Pregina Art & Showbiz. Pada penelitian ini membahas garis besar dan proses-proses konten Mcast yang dilakukan oleh Event Organizer, dimulai dengan pra-produksi, tahapan produksi dan pasca produksi. Selain itu, penulis juga membahas mengenai dampak dari konten Mcast Pregina serta membahas kontribusi Mcast terhadap musisi dan pelaku industry kreatif di Bali. Tujuan penulis mengangkat judul diaras adalah supaya menjadi bekal bagi penulis maupun pembaca, terkhusus dalam bidang Event Organizer dalam menyusun sebuah konten-konten seperti talkshow salah satu contohnya Mcast dari perencanaan, perorganisasian, pengarahan dan pengendalian dengan baik. Dari hasil kreativitas yang kemudian dijalankan, maka terbentuklah sebuah konten Mcast yang berjalan dengan lancer, terbukti dari antusias dan komentar positif penonton di media sosial.
Dossiê Poetry Slam: produção, circulação e recepção – Parte 2: Apresentação
Authors: Freitas Daniela Silva de , Peregrino Miriane , Patrocínio Paulo Roberto Tonani do
Published: July 2023

Apresentação do Dossiê Poetry Slam: produção, circulação e recepção – Parte 2
Slam das Minas do Rio de Janeiro: Erga a sua voz!
Authors: Gonçalves Rossi Alves , Mathias Talita Miranda da Costa
Published: July 2023

O escopo desse artigo visa salientar o discurso poético presente no “Slam das Minas do Rio de Janeiro” como ato de re(Existência), trazendo à luz o surgimento do coletivo e a sua contribuição para construção de uma sociedade mais inclusiva. Abordaremos o corpo e a sua relevância para os ambientes outrora lidos como sacralizados, uma vez que o slam, através de táticas, consegue ocupar alguns desses territórios, evidenciando, assim, outras possibilidades de enfrentamento de problemas sociais que afligem a coletividade.
A voz negra, o corpo negro e seu ato de resistência: a poesia de mulheres negras no circuito dos slams na cidade de São Paulo
Authors: Lima Renata Dorneles
Published: July 2023

Este artigo trata da emergência de uma voz feminina negra na figura e corpo das poetas/slammers nos territórios da poesia oral contemporânea na cidade de São Paulo. Essa emergência evidencia não só a potência de um movimento poético, mas também o vigor de uma agenda política nas mãos de agentes historicamente marginalizados que convertem o palco da poesia oral em ágora de debate político e contestação social.
Keluarga Katolik, Mea Dan Sekularitas
Authors: Bandur Hironimus
Published: July 2023

Indonesia may be called a multi-religious country. Nevertheless, the State of Indonesia is not a State which makes religion its basis. The basis of the State of Indonesia is Pancasila and the issue of religion is placed as the number one issue in the order of Pancasila. With the above statement, it clearly affirms that the State of Indonesia is not at once a secular state or a State of religion. Likewise in all aspects of his life including family. But there is no denying the fact that the State and on the micro scale, the family has been much influenced by the flow of secularization. Today, there is also an economic awareness of the people of ASEAN region and finally forming a container called MEA (ASEAN Economic Community). This stream will in turn overwhelm the Catholic family and even urge the family to take part in the MEA flows. This context can shake the family order, including the Catholic family. Therefore, Catholic families must continue to be empowered through the radiance of the Eucharistic meaning. The family should always be reminded that the Eucharist is the culmination and source of the Christian faith. Catholic families must remain Eucharistic families
Inhibition of DNMT1 methyltransferase activity via glucose-regulated O-GlcNAcylation alters the epigenome
Authors: Shin Heon , Leung Amy , Costello Kevin R , Senapati Parijat , Kato Hiroyuki , Moore Roger E , Lee Michael , Lin Dimitri , Tang Xiaofang , Pirrotte Patrick , Bouman Chen Zhen , Schones Dustin E
Published: July 2023

The DNA methyltransferase activity of DNMT1 is vital for genomic maintenance of DNA methylation. We report here that DNMT1 function is regulated by O-GlcNAcylation, a protein modification that is sensitive to glucose levels, and that elevated O-GlcNAcylation of DNMT1 from high glucose environment leads to alterations to the epigenome. Using mass spectrometry and complementary alanine mutation experiments, we identified S878 as the major residue that is O-GlcNAcylated on human DNMT1. Functional studies in human and mouse cells further revealed that O-GlcNAcylation of DNMT1-S878 results in an inhibition of methyltransferase activity, resulting in a general loss of DNA methylation that preferentially occurs at partially methylated domains (PMDs). This loss of methylation corresponds with an increase in DNA damage and apoptosis. These results establish O-GlcNAcylation of DNMT1 as a mechanism through which the epigenome is regulated by glucose metabolism and implicates a role for glycosylation of DNMT1 in metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia.
A critical evaluation of protein kinase regulation by activation loop autophosphorylation
Authors: Reinhardt Ronja , Leonard Thomas A
Published: July 2023

Phosphorylation of proteins is a ubiquitous mechanism of regulating their function, localization, or activity. Protein kinases, enzymes that use ATP to phosphorylate protein substrates are, therefore, powerful signal transducers in eukaryotic cells. The mechanism of phosphoryl-transfer is universally conserved among protein kinases, which necessitates the tight regulation of kinase activity for the orchestration of cellular processes with high spatial and temporal fidelity. In response to a stimulus, many kinases enhance their own activity by autophosphorylating a conserved amino acid in their activation loop, but precisely how this reaction is performed is controversial. Classically, kinases that autophosphorylate their activation loop are thought to perform the reaction in trans, mediated by transient dimerization of their kinase domains. However, motivated by the recently discovered regulation mechanism of activation loop cis-autophosphorylation by a kinase that is autoinhibited in trans, we here review the various mechanisms of autoregulation that have been proposed. We provide a framework for critically evaluating biochemical, kinetic, and structural evidence for protein kinase dimerization and autophosphorylation, and share some thoughts on the implications of these mechanisms within physiological signaling networks.
CAM-YOLO: tomato detection and classification based on improved YOLOv5 using combining attention mechanism
Authors: Appe Seetharam Nagesh , G Arulselvi , GN Balaji
Published: July 2023

Background

One of the key elements in maintaining the consistent marketing of tomato fruit is tomato quality. Since ripeness is the most important factor for tomato quality in the viewpoint of consumers, determining the stages of tomato ripeness is a fundamental industrial concern with regard to tomato production to obtain a high quality product. Since tomatoes are one of the most important crops in the world, automatic ripeness evaluation of tomatoes is a significant study topic as it may prove beneficial in ensuring an optimal production of high-quality product, increasing profitability. This article explores and categorises the various maturity/ripeness phases to propose an automated multi-class classification approach for tomato ripeness testing and evaluation.

Methods

Object detection is the critical component in a wide variety of computer vision problems and applications such as manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, and autonomous driving. Due to the tomato fruits’ complex identification background, texture disruption, and partial occlusion, the classic deep learning object detection approach (YOLO) has a poor rate of success in detecting tomato fruits. To figure out these issues, this article proposes an improved YOLOv5 tomato detection algorithm. The proposed algorithm CAM-YOLO uses YOLOv5 for feature extraction, target identification and Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM). The CBAM is added to the CAM-YOLO to focus the model on improving accuracy. Finally, non-maximum suppression and distance intersection over union (DIoU) are applied to enhance the identification of overlapping objects in the image.

Results

Several images from the dataset were chosen for testing to assess the model’s performance, and the detection performance of the CAM-YOLO and standard YOLOv5 models under various conditions was compared. The experimental results affirms that CAM-YOLO algorithm is efficient in detecting the overlapped and small tomatoes with an average precision of 88.1%.
Internal Audit Values and Fraud Detection: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Adekoya Adesanya Augustine , Olaoye Samuel Adebayo , Lawal Babatunde Akeem
Published: July 2023

Globally, organizations have various challenges of fraudulent activities and exposure to fraud risk irrespective of size, location or sector. Fraud is not a new phenomenon, it occurred from centuries with numerous high profile cases, and these are perceived to have adversely affected company’s profitability, corporate governance, dividend, and business growth, this calls for study on how Internal Audit Values (IAV) can influence timely Fraud Detection (FD). Many researches have been conducted on fraud and FD, but not many considered the influence of IAV in their study. This study considered the probable influence of IAV on FD in Nigerian Manufacturing Industries (NMI). Survey research design was adopted with population study of 19,443 workers in ten selected industries in Nigeria manufacturing sector. 392 sample size was determined and questionnaire administered, this gives 86% response rate. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data at 5% level of significance. The study revealed that IAV positively influenced FD (Adj.R2=0.857,F(3, 337)=667.489, p=0.000). The study concluded that IAV influenced and has significant impact on FD in NMI. The study further recommends that independence of internal audit unit and quality of audit team should be guaranteed. Opportunity that enhances capability should be flagged and promptly investigated, internal control mechanism should be re-enforced to mitigate fraud while technological monitoring devices should be adopted.
Spatial Estimation of Soil Erosion Using RUSLE Model: A Case Study of Sangareddy Telangna State, India
Authors: Madhukar A. , Hari N. , Srivalli Radha , Neelima T. L.
Published: July 2023

Soil erosion is a major environmental challenge that affects agricultural productivity, water quality, and land management. To address this issue, accurate estimation and spatial mapping of soil erosion rates are essential for effective soil conservation planning and management. This study focuses on utilizing the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model to estimate and map soil erosion rates in the Sangareddy district of Telangana State, India. The RUSLE model integrates several factors contributing to soil erosion, including rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, slope length and steepness, cover management factor, and conservation practices. These factors were derived from geospatial datasets, including rainfall records, soil characteristics, topographic data, land use/land cover maps, and conservation practices information. By applying the RUSLE model, the study estimates the average annual soil erosion rates across the Sangareddy district. The spatial distribution of soil erosion is then mapped using geographic information system (GIS) techniques, providing valuable insights into the area’s most susceptible to erosion. These findings can inform decision-makers and land managers in prioritizing and implementing appropriate soil conservation strategies to mitigate erosion and protect valuable soil resources. The spatial estimation of soil erosion using the RUSLE model provides a scientific basis for land-use planning, conservation program implementation, and policy formulation to promote sustainable land management practices. It highlights the need for effective erosion control measures, such as contour farming, terracing, afforestation, and appropriate land use practices, in order to minimize soil erosion and preserve the soil quality in Sangareddy and similar regions.
Methods of Purification and Characterization of Biosurfactants: An Overview
Authors: Mouafo Hippolyte Tene , Pahane Majeste Mbiada , Mbarga Arsene Joseph Manga , Sokamte Alphonse Tegang , Somashekar Devappa , Mbawala Augustin
Published: July 2023

Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules produced by several microorganisms including bacteria, filamentous fungi and yeasts. They are classified according to their chemical composition (glycolipids, lipopeptides, glycoproteins, glycolipopeptides, phospholipids) and their molecular weight (low and high molecular weight). Biosurfactants are currently used in several industrial fields (food industry, pharmacy, medicine, detergents, agriculture, cosmetics, oil recovery and bioremediation) owning to some of their specific properties such as their low toxicity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, environmentally-friendly, stability under extreme conditions (temperature, pH and salinity), structural diversity, production using renewable low-cost substrates, agreement with green chemistry and sustainability. Despite the properties of biosurfactants, there are few studies leading to their structural characterization. The most reported structures are from biosurfactants produced by Bacillus spp. (surfactins, fengycins, lichenysines) and Pseudomonas spp. (rhamnolipids). The majority of researches performed on biosurfactants emphasized their functional groups characterization. These biosurfactants have yet to be fully characterized at structural level. Hence, in this review, we highlight the different purification and structural characterization techniques which can be combined to provide information on the structure of the biosurfactants independently of its complexity. This will lead to enhance their application in some highly pointed industrial fields such as medicine and pharmacy.
Condutas cinesioterapêuticas no tratamento das tendinopatias do manguito rotador em atletas de voleibol de quadra
Authors: De Almeida Jamille Santos , Cabral Giane Carla Costa , Cardinot Themis Moura , Alves Ana Paula de Araújo
Published: July 2023

Introdução: o ombro do jogador de voleibol é suscetível a lesões resultantes de sobrecargas biomecânicas e movimentos repetitivos. As frequentes queixas de dor nessa articulação evidenciam o elevado volume de ações motoras unilaterais em alta velocidade acima da cabeça, atingindo o manguito rotador (MR) e gerando limitação funcional na prática desportiva. As tendinopatias do MR, formado pelos músculos subescapular, redondo menor, infraespinhal e supraespinhal, atingem comumente os tendões do supraespinhal e do infraespinhal. Objetivo: descrever as condutas cinesioterapêuticas utilizadas no tratamento das tendinopatias do MR em atletas de voleibol de quadra. Metodologia: pesquisaram-se as bases de dados MEDLINE, SciELO e BVS. Descritores: lesões do ombro, manguito rotador, atletas, voleibol e Terapia por Exercício (pesquisados em inglês), associados dois a dois ou três a três, dentre os quais o termo atletas ou voleibol sempre foi mantido. Foram incluídos artigos de revisão, artigos originais, ensaios clínicos e estudos de coorte publicados em português e inglês, entre os anos de 2009 e 2019. Resultados: inicialmente a busca resultou em 480 artigos. Após o processo de seleção, seis estudos foram revisados na íntegra e incluídos na síntese qualitativa. Conclusão: as principais condutas cinesioterapêuticas descritas foram: fortalecimento dos rotadores externos, dos músculos do tronco, da coluna e periescapulares, alongamento da região posterior do ombro e mobilizações articulares.
Evaluating Access to Laser Eye Surgery by Driving Times Using Medicare Data and Geographical Mapping
Authors: Shaffer Jamie , Rajesh Anand , Stewart Michael W. , Lee Aaron Y. , Miller Darby D. , Lee Cecilia S. , Francis Courtney E.
Published: July 2023

Importance

Recently, several states have granted optometrists privileges to perform select laser procedures (laser peripheral iridotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and YAG laser capsulotomy) with the aim of increasing access. However, whether these changes are associated with increased access to these procedures among each state’s Medicare population has not been evaluated.

Objective

To compare patient access to laser surgery eye care by estimated travel time and 30-minute proximity to an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This retrospective cohort database study used Medicare Part B claims data from 2016 through 2020 for patients accessing new patient or laser eye care (laser peripheral iridotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty, YAG) from optometrists or ophthalmologists in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri. Analysis took place between December 2021 and March 2023.

Main Outcome and Measures

Percentage of each state’s Medicare population within a 30-minute travel time (isochrone) of an optometrist or ophthalmologist based on US census block group population and estimated travel time from patient to health care professional.

Results

The analytic cohort consisted of 1 564 307 individual claims. Isochrones show that optometrists performing laser eye surgery cover a geographic area similar to that covered by ophthalmologists. Less than 5% of the population had only optometrists (no ophthalmologists) within a 30-minute drive in every state except for Oklahoma for YAG (301 470 [7.6%]) and selective laser trabeculoplasty (371 097 [9.4%]). Patients had a longer travel time to receive all laser procedures from optometrists than ophthalmologists in Kentucky: the shortest median (IQR) drive time for an optometrist-performed procedure was 49.0 (18.4-71.7) minutes for YAG, and the the longest median (IQR) drive time for an ophthalmologist-performed procedure was 22.8 (12.1-41.4) minutes, also for YAG. The median (IQR) driving time for YAG in Oklahoma was 26.6 (12.2-56.9) for optometrists vs 22.0 (11.2-40.8) minutes for ophthalmologists, and in Arkansas it was 90.0 (16.2-93.2) for optometrists vs 26.5 (11.8-51.6) minutes for ophthalmologists. In Louisiana, the longest median (IQR) travel time to receive laser procedures from optometrists was for YAG at 18.5 (7.6-32.6) minutes and the shortest drive to receive procedures from ophthalmologists was for YAG at 20.5 (11.7-39.7) minutes.

Conclusions and Relevance

Although this study did not assess impact on quality of care, expansion of laser eye surgery privileges to optometrists was not found to lead to shorter travel times to receive care or to a meaningful increase in the percentage of the population with nearby health care professionals.
An intramolecular energetic network regulates ligand recognition in a SH2 domain
Authors: Nardella Caterina , Pagano Livia , Pennacchietti Valeria , Felice Mariana Di , Matteo Sara Di , Diop Awa , Malagrinò Francesca , Marcocci Lucia , Pietrangeli Paola , Gianni Stefano , Toto Angelo
Published: July 2023

In an effort to investigate the molecular determinants of ligand recognition of the C‐terminal SH2 domain of the SHP2 protein, we conducted extensive site‐directed mutagenesis and kinetic binding experiments with a peptide mimicking a specific portion of a physiological ligand (the scaffold protein Gab2). Obtained data provided an in‐depth characterization of the binding reaction, allowing us to pinpoint residues topologically far from the binding pocket of the SH2 domain to have a role in the recognition and binding of the peptide. The presence of a sparse energetic network regulating the interaction with Gab2 was identified and characterized through double mutant cycle analysis, performed by challenging all the designed site‐directed variants of C‐SH2 with a Gab2 peptide mutated at +3 position relative to its phosphorylated tyrosine, a key residue for C‐SH2 binding specificity. Results highlighted non‐optimized residues involved in the energetic network regulating the binding with Gab2, which may be at the basis of the ability of this SH2 domain to interact with different partners in the intracellular environment. Moreover, a detailed analysis of kinetic and thermodynamic parameters revealed the role of the residue at +3 position on Gab2 in the early and late events of the binding reaction with the C‐SH2 domain.
The dental system of †Kazanichthys viatkensis (Actinopterygii, Acrolepididae) from the middle Permian of European Russia: palaeobiological and palaeoecological inferences
Authors: Bakaev Aleksandr S. , Johanson Zerina , LeBlanc Aaron
Published: July 2023

Among ray‐finned fishes (Actinopterygii), the crushing, durophagous feeding strategy first evolved in the early Carboniferous period, with the †Eurynotiformes possessing dentitions with single layers of partially to fully fused blunt teeth. In the †‘Platysomidae’ (Permian), a new form of crushing dentition evolved (phyllodonty), in which multiple layers of superimposed crushing teeth developed intraosseously, within the jaw. The phyllodont durophagous dentition is also recovered from later‐occurring taxa originating mainly in the Mesozoic, such as the †Bobastraniiformes, the neopterygians †Pycnodontiformes and Ginglymodi, and in the teleost group †Phyllodonta. By comparison, †Kazanichthys viatkensis, an actinopterygian from the middle Permian of European Russia, is characterized by a third, putatively durophagous dentition, with anterior conical teeth and closely packed molariform teeth on the buccal dental plates (a potential similarity with eurynotiforms). Whereas the conical teeth are similar to those of basal actinopterygians, the molariform teeth superficially resemble teeth of some teleosts (Characiformes, Tetraodontiformes), but are unique among known fossil and living Actinopterygii in being crowned by anastomosing, sharp apical ridges. Teeth are ankylosed to the jaw and acrodont in implantation. There is neither evidence of plicidentine, nor cavities corresponding to intraosseous crypts. Most replacement teeth formed extraosseously, differing from the phyllodont dentition, but similar to several more phylogenetically basal actinopterygians. The dental system morphologically resembles recent Sparidae (Teleostei; Perciformes), possibly indicating a similar trophic adaptation. Based on these comparisons and patterns of wear, we propose that †K. viatkensis was a generalist durophagous feeder, with the ability to switch prey types with its unique and complex dentition.