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MUNICIPAL PUBLIC CHAMBERS: LEGAL PROBLEMS OF THEORY AND PRACTICE
Authors:   South Ural State University (NRU), Solovev Sergey G.
Published: January 2024

The paper analyzes problematic theoretical and practical legal issues related to the legal status and the list of issues related to the activities of municipal public chambers. In order to build a logical legal structure regulating the status and issues of the activities of municipal public boards, the study proposes a set of legal measures aimed at improving it.
IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL AND PUBLIC SECURITY IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, COMPARATIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS WITH THE RUSSIAN CONCEPT OF “SAFE CITY”
Authors:   Tyumen Institute for Advanced Training of Employees of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, Koynov Maksim Yu.
Published: January 2024

The research is aimed at revealing the features of ensuring national and public safety in the People’s Republic of China, as a unified system for managing forces and means used in emergency situations. The emphasis is placed on considering the Unified management system as a set of unique programs to ensure national and public safety based on the innovative technologies, taking into account social and state mentality. The comparative analysis with the concept of ensuring public safety implemented in the Russian Federation through the hardware and software complex “Safe City” is conducted. Conclusions and proposals are being formed to improve public safety by transforming the hardware and software complex “Safe City” into a “Smart City” system. The article uses normative legal acts aimed at regulating administrative, information, digital and other branches of law, defining the procedure for using advanced technologies in the field of public and national security, as well as similar sources of law of foreign countries.The research was based on general scientific and private scientific methods of scientific cognition, analysis of theoretical and normative legal sources.
The Impact of Servicescape on Job Satisfaction and Customer Orientation of Food Service Industry Employees: Mediating Effect of Job Stress
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Jun Joon-Hyun , Oh Minjeong , Kim Seung-Chul , Choi Sung-Yong
Published: January 2024

This study examined the influence relationship between servicescape, job satisfaction, and customer orientation in domestic food service industry. Also, it exammined mediating effects of job stress on servicescape and job satisfaction. A survey was conducted during July 2023 for empirical study, and 263 samples out of the 300 were considerred valid. A factor analysis was conducted to extract three factors from independent variables, servicescape; ‘function-convenience’, ‘safety’, and ‘pleasantness’. The mediating variable is ‘job stress’. while the dependent variables are ‘job satisfaction’ and ‘customer orientation’. There are eleven hypotheses, of which six were accepted. In this study, job satisfaction was positively affected by the servicescape’s ‘safety’ and ‘pleasantness’. Job satisfaction affects customer orientation, whereas the servicescape’s ‘safety’ indirectly affects job satisfaction by the mediating effect of job stress. As a result, a structural relationship between servicescape, job satisfaction, and customer orientation in fastfood restaurant was confirmed. In addition, it complements previous research theories by verifying mediating effect of job stress. There are academic and practical implications for foodservice companies that expect to develop detailed servicescape strategies.
The Impact of Customer Perception on ESG activities of Franchise Cafe on Brand Loyalty mediated through Brand Identification
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Cho Seong-A , Kim Ji-Eun
Published: January 2024

Cafe business professionals are increasingly noticing the importance of ESG(Environment, Society, and Governance) due to consumer interest and global movement. In response to the need for research on the role of ESG, this study aims to investigate the relationship between ESG activities and their influence on brand loyalty(BL) through the mediation of personal identification(PI) and social identification (SI). Centered on franchise café consumers out of 300 cases distributed 290 responses were used for the final analysis. The results were analyzed using structural equation and showed there was a positive influence of E and G on PI, but the influence of S on PI and the effects of ESG on SI were rejected. The the impact of E on BL was supported while the impacts of S and G were rejected. Both PI and SI were found to have a significant effect on BL. PI was found to mediate the impacts of E and G on BL, and SI mediated the impacts of E and S on BL. Lastly, when multiple mediators of PI and SI were involved they mediated the relationship between E and BL and G and BL. Finally, the implications of the findings were discussed.
Humanization of the labor sphere in Russia: the role of trade unions
Authors:   Bashkir Institute of Social Technologies (branch) of the Academy of Labor and Social Relations, Nigmatullina Tanzilya A.
Published: January 2024

The article examines the role of trade unions as one of the most important institutions of civil society, the focus of which is the humanization of labor in Russia, including the protection of the rights and interests of workers, improving the quality of their socio-economic situation; creating working conditions that satisfy their needs and interests; maintaining the social stability of society.
The phenomenon of inclusive education: world experience of normative support
Authors:   Ufa College of Statistics, Informatics and Computer Science, Kunsbaev Sayfutdin Z.
Published: January 2024

The article analyses the phenomenon of "inclusive education" from the point of view of formation of its normative-legal support in the most fundamental declarations, conventions, rules, recommendations and other documents adopted at the international level by different states of the world associatively, on the basis of collective agreement of basic provisions. It is noted that the movement for the creation of inclusive pedagogy, which began, in fact, almost immediately after the end of the Second World War, laid the legal foundations of this process, but received its current name and description of its structural content only by the beginning of the last decade of the XX century. The entry of the Russian Federation into the international movement of inclusive education due to a number of socio-political and historical reasons happened with some delay, but at the present stage it developing very dynamically and consistently. The role and significance of the International Conference on Special Needs in Education (Salamanca, Spain, 1994) in the formation of the modern concept of inclusive pedagogy is specially analysed both at the world level and in separate national states.
Service quality in the hospitality industry
Authors:   State University of Management, Krotenko Tatyana Yu. , Lesnikova Olga V. ,   Moscow State Linguistic University, Kanunikova Margarita I. ,   Moscow State Linguistic University
Published: January 2024

Quality in the provision of hotel services has always been the main factor in customer satisfaction and loyalty. Despite the current political situation in the world, people continue to travel and visit hotels. Of course, the number of guests in hotels has recently decreased significantly, but this should in no way affect the quality of service. Hotel guest satisfaction is when the guest feels that the technical characteristics of the service are clearly tied to his expectations. Improving the quality of hotel services provided is critical to improving hotel service management in Russia's competitive hotel business. The subject of the article is improving the quality of hotel services in order to increase the loyalty and satisfaction of guests. The concepts of quality of hotel services and methods for assessing the quality of guest service are considered. The features of quality management in a hotel are discussed in detail.
Assessment of awareness and attitude o
f medical students about physicians’ participation in capital punishments in
India —
a cross-sectional study
Authors: R Vaishnavi , Kala M
Published: January 2024

Introduction: In the context of capital punishment in India, the involvement of physicians raises ethical concerns, given the fundamental principle of 'do no harm.' This study aims to evaluate the awareness and attitudes of undergraduate medical students in a Chennai-based medical college regarding physicians' participation in capital punishment.

Methods: A survey employing Google Forms was conducted among 154 randomly selected medical students. The questionnaire, validated for content, comprised 13 statements assessing awareness and attitudes toward physicians' involvement in capital punishment. Descriptive analysis was applied to interpret the collected data.

Results: The study revealed a notable lack of awareness among medical students concerning physicians' roles in capital punishment in India. Merely 19.3% of participants were knowledgeable about the various responsibilities physicians undertake in judicial hanging, including certifying the prisoner's fitness for hanging, confirming the prisoner's death post-hanging, and ensuring humane conditions for the execution. Despite limited awareness, the predominant attitude among participants was one of disapproval towards physicians' participation in capital punishment.

Conclusion: This study underscores the inadequate awareness among medical students regarding physicians' involvement in capital punishment. Despite this limited awareness, the prevailing attitude among participants leans towards the disapproval of physicians participating in such practices.
Tuberculosis in geriatric patients: a cross-sectional
study from tertiary care hospital
in Maharashtra
Authors: Shah Pooja , Pol Sae , Gaikwad Vaishali , Jyoti Jyoti , Karyakarte Rajesh
Published: January 2024

Background- By the year 2031, an anticipated 194 million Indian population will be aged 60 years or above. They are more prone to various infections due to lowered immunity and Tuberculosis (TB) is one of them. The use of various diagnostic methods for TB needs to be investigated in the geriatric population. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022. All TB patients of 60 years and above were enrolled. Their sputum samples were subjected to CBNAAT and positive samples were tested by LPA for detection of isoniazid resistance and resistance to second-line drugs. Results: In our study, most positive cases were from the age group of 60-65 years (50.82%). Infected males were 65.57% and females were 34.43%. M. CBNAAT detected tuberculosis in 18.43%. 90.16% were rifampicin sensitive, and resistant were 8.20%. By LPA, isoniazid monoresistant was seen in 4.92%, rifampicin monoresistant in 1.64%. Conclusion
: As per our study, geriatric patients in the age group of 60-65 years were mainly positive for tuberculosis. This age group though immunocompromised but still active can spread the infection in the community. So, this age group should be closely observed in the mission of NTEP.
A case report of KIMURA’S DISEASE with nasal septum presentation
Authors: Sayiri Sravani , Ch Sri Laxmi , Swaroopa M Jyothi
Published: January 2024

Kimura disease is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology, primarily seen in young Asians. The disease is characterised by painless subcutaneous swelling, blood and tissue eosinophilia and raised IgE levels. Kimura’s Disease has three components; cellular component showing lymphoid follicles with germinal centre hyperplasia with inflammatory infiltrate including increased eosinophils, plasma cells, and lymphocytes, surrounded by fibro collagenous and vascular stroma. Kimura disease is a disorder that involves the subcutaneous tissue of the head and neck regions. It is usually associated with regional lymphadenopathy and/or salivary gland involvement.
Estructura ocular de Callinectes sapidus
Authors: Barradas-Barradas José Ricardo , Valero-Pacheco Elizabeth , Abarca-Arenas Luis Gerardo , Álvarez-Noguera Fernando , Alvarado-Olivarez Mayvi
Published: January 2024

La jaiba Callinectes sapidus, habita en costas tropicales y templadas, en aguas de bahías, lagunas costeras, esteros y desembocaduras de ríos. Son omnívoros, bentónicos, oportunistas, activos y voraces. Se sugiere que los ojos de esta especie sean del tipo de superposición, debido a que son organismos de actividad nocturna, lo que les permite encontrar alimento y pareja en ese periodo. Sin embargo, sus ojos se someten a una columna de agua y a diferentes gradientes de salinidad, aunado a la exposición de las diferentes intensidades lumínicas de la luna. Este estudio consistió en describir la estructura interna del ojo de Callinectes sapidus para determinar si correspondía al ojo compuesto de aposición. La colecta de los organismos se realizó en la Laguna de La Mancha, Actopan Veracruz, Mex., colectando 60 organismos, que fueron fijados en Bouin. El tejido ocular se sometió a técnicas histológicas, teñidos con Hematoxilina & Eosina. Como resultado se encontró, que cada omatidia está constituida por cuatro estructuras: córnea, cristalino rhabdoma y membrana basal. La córnea es delgada y a su vez está dividida en dos capas. El cristalino, constituido por cuatro células organizadas en forma de cono. El rhabdoma se forma de siete células rabdomericas alineadas longitudinalmente. La porción profunda del rhabdoma está relacionada con la membrana basal. En este sitio de unión rhabdoma-membrana basal se distribuyen terminaciones de fibras nerviosas agrupadas para cada célula rabdomerica. Conclusión: la organización estructural de las omatidias de Callinectes sapidus, comprende a un ojo compuesto de superposición característico de organismos nocturnos.
ICT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, ECONOMETRIC STUDY OF MENA SAMPLE OVER 2000-2019
Authors: DJOUADI Issam , KABOUR Naima
Published: January 2024

This research aims to study the impact of information and communication technology on economic growth in MENA countries during the period (2000-2019), We measured information and communication technology by bandwidth and internet users in percentage of population. The results showed that ICT has a positive effect on economic growth, but this effect is not significant. The results also proved that human capital has a strong positive impact on economic growth. This indicates the importance of the human resource in advancing economic growth in the MENA countries
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY ACASE STUDY OF WOMEN IN THE CENTERS OF THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AL-NEELAIN UNIVERSITY
Authors: IBRAHEEM Hanan
Published: January 2024

The study dealt with the economic and social activity of women at the College of Community Development, El-Neelain University,the study dealt with the economic and social activity of women at the College of women at the College of Community Development, EL-Neelain University,this study aimed to identify the type and size of the economic and social activity of women in the centers of the College of Community Development and their contribution to increasing production and productivity and pushing them towards development. The study adopted the historical method and the statistical analytical method as well as other means such as structured interview, observation and the questionnaires. The study was based on primary data collected during the filed work ,supplemented by secondary data from both published and unpublished sources. The main findings of the study dare: The accelerating entry of woman into informal econmicsector during the late period.the increasing entry of women into economic activity and production was followed by achange in the division of domestic work,each member of the family own private income –generating projects, the family is self- sufficient in daily living requirementsm,it was also clearly shown the emergence of some manufacturing industries, such as meat products, dairy products,drying juice ,soap, sewing, pastries and baked good, and embroidery of clothes. One of the most important recommendations of the study was the training of women in the field of product quality, packaging,packaging and marketing.
STRATEGIC PLANNING ROLE IN THE APPLICATION OF E-GOVERNANCE FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS/SURVEY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL EUPHRATES/ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Authors: Hassan Zabr AL-MOUSAWI Hiyam
Published: January 2024

This research aims to define the role of strategic planning in the application of e - governance for the sustainable functioning of educational institutions/exploratory study at the University of the Middle Euphrates/Administrative Technical College. The importance of this research stems from the important role of strategic planning components in the application of e-governance. It is a means of carrying out tasks and duties based on mechanisms designed for the recipient. The researcher adopted an analytical descriptive approach to achieving research objectives and answering problematic questions on the other hand. purpose and relevance of research, and an outline to explore the role of strategic planning elements and their impact on the application of e-governance to the sustainable functioning of government educational institutions. The second examined the conceptual framework for the search for two axes, namely, the concept of strategic planning, the importance of its components, and the second, the concept of e-governance in general, its importance, characteristics and principles in its application for sustainable performance in government institutions. The third included data collection, analysis and description of the research sample, analysis of the results of the resolution form and evidence of research hypotheses that illustrate the role of strategic planning in the application of e -governance for the sustainable functioning of government educational institutions
Enhanced Network Reliability Following Emergency (E911) Calls
Authors: Patel Riteshkumar S. , Patel Jigarkumar
Published: January 2024

Purpose: In this research, the purpose is to explore E911 call reliability requirements, study real-world issues related to telecommunication networks transitioning from LTE to 5G (NR) and WCDMA, and present network optimization solutions. The primary objective is to ensure the continuous supply of emergency services and improve the dependability of Enhanced 911 (E911) calls.

Methodology: The research methodology involves an examination of the transition from LTE to 5G (NR) and WCDMA in telecommunication networks. The study delves into government-mandated E911 call reliability requirements and conducts a detailed analysis of two real-world issues affecting tight connectivity for E911 calls. Additionally, the research proposes network optimization solutions to address these challenges and enhance the overall reliability of emergency services.

Findings: The findings of this research reveal insights into government-mandated E911 call reliability requirements and identify two practical issues affecting the continuity of emergency services during the transition from LTE to 5G (NR) and WCDMA.

Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: The study presents network optimization solutions aimed at overcoming these challenges, with the ultimate goal of improving the dependability of E911 calls and enhancing public safety.
A Legal Analysis of Somaliland’s Quest for Statehood under International Law
Authors: Bile Abdillahi Mohamed
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The military dictatorship of Siad Barre in Somalia was overthrown, and Somaliland immediately declared its independence, withdrawing from the union with Somalia on May 18, 1991. Nearly three decades have passed since Somaliland proclaimed its independence, established its own government, maintained stability, and preserved peace. However, the international community has not yet recognized its claim. Among the remaining territories of the former Somali Republic, Somaliland stands out as the only one that has successfully established a democratic, stable government and long-lasting peace in the region. Somaliland, like many other African nations, was once a colony of the British Empire and contends that it should be recognized as an independent state.Methodology: This essay employs a qualitative research methodology, relying on desk reviews and content analysis, as methods for data collection. Findings: It examines the legal conceptions of statehood, from the Montevideo Convention to the more recent emphasis on self- determination, before addressing the situation in Somaliland. Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: It argues that Somaliland deserves statehood status, and that other nations should recognize it as such, as there is no legal basis under international law to do otherwise.
Impact of financial factors on economic growth : Evidence from India
Authors: Lata Ritika , Solanki Umesh
Published: January 2024

To investigate the effects of financial issues, specifically M3 and loans to the private sector, on India’s economic expansion from 1996 Q2 to 2020 Q4. The paper employs augmented dickey fuller test to verify stationarity, cointegration analysis and vector error correction model. Key result outcomes indicate that, whereas credit to the private sector and M3 have significant short term and prolonged negative affects on GDP, credit to the private sector has essential favorable short-term effects on GDP. Using financial institution parameters, this research investigates the implication of financial measures on the expansion of the economy of India. The majority of prior investigations had its origins in developed nations.
Correlates of Empowerment of Ethnic Farmwomen in Assam
Authors: Roy Deepjyoti , Ray M N , Bora Leema , Hussain J , Payeng Sadananda , Johari Monosri , Jamatia Keshab
Published: January 2024

An evaluation was conducted among the ethnic livestock and poultry farm women of Goalpara district of Assam to assess the impact of their socio-economic and psychological characteristics in relation to women’s empowerment in the years 2021–22. The respondents were selected via snowball sampling method, and their responses were recorded using a pre-tested interview schedule. The data indicated that factors such as social participation, age, years of livestock farming experience, contact with extension services, annual income from livestock rearing, attitudes towards scientific livestock farming, and time spent in livestock activities showed highly significant and positive correlations, while family size showed a highly significant and negative correlation with women empowerment.
Assessing Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status of Small Millet Consumers in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Authors: Amrutha T , Chandrakanth M G , Gowda H R Chikkathimme , Mohanty A K , Bordoloi R , Singha A K , Biam Kamni P
Published: January 2024

The study examined the dietary patterns and nutritional status of households during 2020. High-income group among urban households of the population showed more preference towards small millets consumption due to their perceived health benefits, but the population in rural regions had higher per capita consumption of small millets (2.2 kg/capita/month) as compared to urbanites (1.4 kg/capita/month). The research also highlighted that 57 percent of rural households integrated small millets into their cultural practices, whereas about 40 per cent of urban households perceived that consumption of small millets managed to regulate their blood sugar level. Furthermore, the study found that small millets constituted 32 per cent of total energy intake in case of rural households, compared to 20 per cent in urban areas. Notably, 67 per cent of urban households and 80 percent of rural households reported experiencing the health benefits of consuming small millets. With these insights, the study suggests policy measures to include small millets in the Public Distribution System (PDS) and the Mid-Day Meal scheme. Additionally, it stresses upon the importance of disseminating information about the nutritional and health advantages of small millet consumption, aiming to encourage adoption in both rural and urban households.
Economic Performance of Selected Dairy Breeds in Ayodhya Mandal, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Dwivedi Shripati , Singh Ajmer , Chandel B S , Patel Deepak Kumar , Dube Alok
Published: January 2024

The study estimated the milk production in the Ayodhya mandal of Uttar Pradesh for selected dairy breeds, Sahiwal, Murrah, and Crossbred (with jersey) during the years 2020-2021. Using a pre-tested structured schedule, primary data was collected on 108 dairy animals of the selected dairy breeds and their respective lactation groups. This study used the snowball sampling technique to select animals from different lactation groups and the budgetary technique to calculate the costs and returns. There was a significant increase in the cost of milk production, which was measured by the cost of milk per liter 1.18 times, 1.15 times, and 1.10 times, respectively, in the Sahiwal, Crossbred cow, and Murrah groups as compared to the first to third lactation groups, for milk production during the 7th lactation and above. For the same lactation group of Sahiwal, Crossbred cow, and Murrah, the net return per liter declined by 36 per cent, 17 per cent, and 21 per cent, respectively, for the same group of Sahiwal, Crossbred cow, and Murrah cows.
Consumption Pattern of Information and Communication Technology in Agriculture: A Study of Jaipur District
Authors: Singh Deepa , Mathur Shipra
Published: January 2024

The study was conducted in Girdharipura and Mehla villages of Jaipur district of Rajasthan. The study analyzes how ICT is used for agricultural information in rural regions and evaluates the information and relationship between various ICT tools and farmers. In this research, we used a sample size of 100 farmers with a random selection of 50 farmers from Mehla village and 50 farmers from Girdharipura village, all between the age group of 20 and 55 from June 2021 to December 2021. ICT holds huge potential in the dissemination of agriculture-related information to rural masses for their capacity building. Thus, ICT is rightly hailed as a potentially useful tool for agricultural reforms. Farmers often engage in numerous forms of media consumption and do not limit themselves to a single one. This study suggests that farmers engage in various media consumption such as electronic media, folk media & print media, and ICT tools for agriculture purposes, and weather information. Mehla village was using more electronic media than Girdharipura.
Image Analysis through the lens of ChatGPT-4
Authors: Johnson Olanrewaju Victor , Mohammed Alyasiri Osamah , Akhtom Dua’a , Johnson Olabisi Esher
Published: January 2024

Numerous studies have delved into the applications of ChatGPT across various domains such as medicine, sports, education, and business analysis. ChatGPT emerges as a potential replacement for key contributors in these diverse fields, sparking an ongoing quest to validate this assertion. One focal point of this paper is the examination of GPT-4's,  the fourth generation of Chat GPT, capacity to handle a spectrum of visual elements like images, pictures, flowcharts, plots, and diagrams. The inquiry extends to assessing how the gleaned information from these visuals compares with human intuition, both inductive and deductive. To investigate, GPT-4 was presented with samples of human faces, flowcharts, plots, and diagrams, leading to remarkably accurate and error-free results within the specified timeframe, surpassing human capabilities. The outcomes underscore GPT-4's impressive prowess in image analysis, covering identification, recognition, and contextual understanding of visual content. Furthermore, GPT-4's proficiency in identifying objects within individual  images opens the door to be utilized comprehensively in the field of object detection. However, GPT-4 exhibits limitations in recognizing individual images due to privacy considerations.
APPROACHES FOR SOLVING ROUTING AND SECURITY ISSUES IN MOBILE AD-HOC NETWORKS (MANETs): A REVIEW
Authors: R. O RAJI , OYELAKIN Akinyemi Moruff
Published: January 2024

Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs) have been very popular for some years now owing to their ability to allow communication in dynamic and infrastructure-less environments. However, the unique characteristics of MANETs, such as node mobility, limited power resources, and absence of centralized infrastructure, pose challenges in ensuring efficient routing and robust security. This paper presents a review of the existing techniques aimed at improving routing protocols and security in MANETs. Scholarly articles, conference papers, and technical reports published in notable research outlets were sourced. Then, the papers were categorized into two main areas: routing techniques and security mechanisms based on the target of this work. Regarding routing techniques, this review discusses the evolution of traditional routing protocols, including proactive, reactive, and hybrid approaches, and highlights their strengths and limitations. Moreover, the review presents some recent advancement such as location-based, Quality of Service (QoS)-aware, and energy-efficient routing protocols, which address specific challenges in MANETs. In terms of security mechanisms, this review provides an overview of the various threats and attacks that MANETs are susceptible to, including black hole, wormhole, and Sybil attacks. The review then examines the countermeasures proposed in the literature to tackle the security challenges. This article further highlights the emerging trends and research directions in the field of MANETs which include blockchain-based security, machine learning-assisted routing, and Internet of Things (IoT) integration. It is believed that this review can provide further insights to researchers in this domain.
Dreams of Arctic flights
Authors: Simon-Ekeland Alexandre
Published: January 2024

From the 1870s to the 1900s, several French men had the idea of flying to the North Pole in a balloon and submitted their ideas either to the Paris Geographical Society or to the very active French association of aeronauts. Some of these projects elicited enthusiasm, others indifference or ridicule. None of them were realised, although some came much closer than others to gathering enough money to launch towards the Arctic. This article analyses these expedition projects and argues that the reason for their failure was that, while both the French aeronauts and geographers had Arctic dreams, they were not compatible. They imagined the polar regions and the role of an explorer too differently for them to be able to come to an agreement as to what expeditions were worth supporting: as a result, none of these projects concretised.
The crowded and empty Arctic
Authors: Klinger Julie , Bennett Mia , Adams Ria-Maria , Armstrong Eleanor
Published: January 2024

We, as four foreign researchers with research commitments in Kiruna, Sweden, reflexively examine the imaginaries of Kiruna as either empty or crowded while problematizing the Arctic as a homogenous region. While our scholarly interests (mining, space, education, transport infrastructure) and disciplines are distinct, we reflect on how their convergence in the city indicates broader historical shifts in Arctic imaginaries and the political economies of research, which follow and shape climate geopolitics, development, and cultural practices. In the interstices of these currents, the Arctic – imagined as empty and remote from global metropoles – becomes crowded and connected through mobility to and from as well as within the Arctic, which shapes processes of knowledge production.
Arctic dreams
Authors: Priebe Janina , Wormbs Nina
Published: January 2024

Introduction to special issue.
Jump Rope Training
Authors: Lee Buddy
Published: January 2024

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An Analysis of Students’ Ability in Writing A Greeting Card At MTS Simpang Dolok Batu Bara
Authors: Nurlaili Diana,
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research was to investigate the students’ ability in writing a greeting card at MTs Simpang Dolok Batubara.This observation was taken 6 days which started from Monday, 11th December 2023 to Saturday, the 16th of December 2023. The Qualitative Research Method was used in this research.  The subjects of this research chosen randomly were 7 students as the representative of students in the eight grades of Junior High School Students of MTs Simpang Dolok Batubara, academic year 2023-2024. The populations from this research were the whole students of VIII grade of MTs Simpang Dolok Batubara. Technique of collecting data used was the observation in which the students were observed during the writing class by using observation sheet designed with theory of Brown in Moh. (2019 ) to know the ability that have been achieved by the students and all the data found from 7 subjects of research that have been analyzed by the researcher there were 4 indicators/elements, namely content, vocabulary, grammar and mechanics. After the research conducted, it was found that there were 3 students  with the good level in writing skill, 3 students with the fair in writing skill, and  only one students categories as the unsatisfied or poor in writi skill.. Shortly, this finding of the research was appropriate with the assumption in this research that is a greeting card is effective to increase the students’ effectivity and creativity in writing.
Comparison of early results between intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic colectomy
Authors: Ung Van Viet ,   Le Minh Triet, Tran Thanh Sang, Tran Duc Huy, Le Trung Kien, Le Trinh Ngoc An, Pham Ngoc Truong Vinh
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Introduction: The study aim was to compare the operative time, estimated blood loss, number of harvested lymph nodes, intraoperative and postoperative complications, as well as postoperative recovery between intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer.
Patients and methods: Retrospective study, case series. From 01/2021 to 8/2022, there were 99 patients, divided into two groups: intracorporeal anastomosis (n = 47) and extracorporeal anastomosis (n = 52). The operative time, estimated blood loss, number of harvested lymph nodes, intraoperative and postoperative complications were compared between two groups.
Results: The intracorporeal anastomosis group has significantly shorter time to first flatus (2,7 ± 0,9 vs 3,1 ± 1,0 days; p=0,04) and shorter postoperative hospital stay (6,6 ± 1,7 vs 7,3 ± 1,1 days; p=0,03). Intracorporeal anastomosis can be performed within a comparable time frame as extracorporeal anastomosis, although the anastomosis forming time is significantly longer (33,4 ± 6,0 vs 24,2 ± 6,1 minutes; p<0,001). There was no difference in estimated blood loss, number of harvested lymph nodes, time to first stool, as well as overall complications between two groups.
Conclusions: Intracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic colectomy is safe, feasible, and does not increase the overall complications and the overall operative time. Intracorporeal anastomosis significantly decreases the time to first flatus, the postoperative hospital length of stay, but prolong the anastomosis forming time as compared to extracorporeal anastomosis.
Keywords: intracorporeal anastomosis, extracorporeal anastomosis, laparoscopic colectomy.
Factors Associated With Ophthalmic Self Medication Among Adult Patients Attending Sabatia Eye Hospital in Vihiga County, Kenya
Authors: Mutuma Peter Koome , Omoto Alloysius Luambo , Muthui George
Published: January 2024

Background: Self-medication is the selection and use of non-prescription medicines by individuals’ own initiatives to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. Ophthalmic eye drugs are widely used by many people who trickle into drug stores for the most common and readily available eye drugs ignoring the potential danger they expose themselves to. Objectives: The study sought to determine socioeconomic factors associated with ophthalmic self-medication among adult patients attending Sabatia eye hospital in Vihiga County, Kenya. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. The research was carried out at Sabatia eye hospital, Vihiga County, Kenya. The study population for this research was drawn from 322 patients seeking eye services at the study site. Systematic sampling method was used to select the study subject. The study used structured questionnaires to collect data though interviews and analysis was done using SPSS version 25 and results presented in proportions using tables and graphs. Results: A total of 322 respondents were included into the study which is 101.9% of the 316 participants targeted. Majority of males (49.6%) said they self-medicated because of due to long hospital queues. Respondents aged 40-69 years are more likely to use traditional herbs to treat eye illnesses. Those with college or degree level of education (11.5%) are more likely to self-medicate with antibiotics. Most of the respondents 51.6% presenting with redness of eyes are likely to use antibiotics, while those with trauma 41.8% reported use of drug left overs and were less likely to seek hospital treatment. Those aged 60-69 years reported use of milk as a mode of treatment while the ones aged 18-29 years (8.6%) reported distance as a factor leading to self-medication Recommendations: Health Providers should have quality time with patient coupled with proper counseling on use of drugs as this is regarded as one of the essential components of the overall medicine use process. Rules and regulations on dispensing of medicines from pharmacies should be reinforced and train and employ more eye health workers
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Published: January 2024

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Learning Creative Economy Empowerment through Optimizing Media Digital and Utilizing Inorganic Waste to Become Batik Patterned Chairs
Authors: Hidayatullah Rizky , Suhono Suhono , Irhamudin Irhamudin , Hidayah Yayuk , Sari Yeasy Agustina , Haikal Haikal
Published: January 2024

The aim of this assistance is to provide learning of training and assistance in optimizing digital marketing media through social media, such as Instagram, websites and Facebook. The second is to provide training and assistance in utilizing inorganic waste to make chairs with local batik motifs in Indonesia, training and assistance in introducing local batik in Indonesia as a brand in promoting batik patterned chair products. The method used Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) by maximizing asset potential. The results of this mitigation have achieved the target, that refers to low and medium hanging fruit, the subject of mitigation is the Waste Bank Community and Members of Pagar Nusa Metro City, the Waste Bank Community and the surrounding community have understood the condition of Smapah in Metro City and the risks or impacts arising from the pile up. Garbage is increasingly piling up in Metro City. The second is the reducing subject to understand theoretically and practically how to use inorganic waste such as aqua bottles, cloth, plastic into sofas or chairs with batik motifs. The third target is that Instagram business account owners can optimize and utilize digital media, such as Instagram as a one of the platforms for online digital marketing. At this stage, business Instagram users or marketing subjects understand how to optimize various features on Instagram and strategies for using those features, such as optimizing business Instagram profiles, determining posting schedules, optimizing hashtags, creating interesting content, creating contact and email buttons, or website, Optimizing Insights and Instagram stories, Optimizing Ads or Advertisements on Instagram.

Keywords: Optimizing Media Digital, Utilizing Inorganic Waste, Learning Creative Economy
Os aglomerados subnormais a partir da produção informal de moradias na região metropolitana de Maceió Alagoas
Authors: Silva Paulo Rogerio de Freitas , Costa Neto Edson Valente
Published: January 2024

O tema em desenvolvimento se refere a uma análise da provisão de moradias na perspectiva informal na Região Metropolitana de Maceió, Alagoas, Brasil, associando essa produção ao nível de infraestrutura e a disponibilidade de serviços, surgindo como uma resposta à necessidade de moradia em espaços menos valorizados, características que justificam este estudo refletindo o planejamento urbano saudável. O objetivo busca demonstrar essas formas de provisão de moradias e as consequências para os que ali residem, pois, em geral, são populações com condições socioeconômicas precárias, tendo como agravante, que muitos aglomerados possuem densidade de edificações elevada, facilitando a disseminação de doenças. Entendemos que a área em estudo abriga uma lógica que envolve historicamente as formas e estratégias de comunidades pobres na sua luta pela habitação, quando esses encontram alternativas na construção informal em terrenos públicos ou privados. A localização dos mesmos ocorre em terrenos desprezados pelo mercado protocolar, estando em áreas ambientalmente frágeis das urbes. A provisão da moradia está condicionada a ausência de uma política para a população carente, fora do mercado imobiliário formal definido pelo sistema capitalista, obrigando a ocupação das áreas frágeis.
Solos expansivos: carta de suscetibilidade de ocorrência no Brasil utilizando Rede Neural Artificial - RNA
Authors: Borges Jesce John da Silva , Holanda Maria Julia de Oliveira , Ferreira Silvio Romero de Melo , Amorim Samuel França
Published: January 2024

Os solos expansivos causam sérios problemas quando utilizados na prática da engenharia relacionados à variação de volume e perda de resistência devido à mudança de umidade, causando patologias nas edificações. A identificação desses solos é uma importante etapa para a orientação do planejamento do uso e ocupação. Este artigo visa apresentar a carta de suscetibilidade de ocorrência de solos expansivos no Brasil desenvolvida a partir de Rede Neural Artificial (RNA) treinada com um banco de dados de solos expansivos identificados por caracterização geotécnica com 526 registros utilizando três variáveis condicionantes de entrada: classificação pedológica, unidades geológicas e condicionantes climatológicos. A identificação desses solos tem acurácia de 89,70% e precisão de 90,70%. O desempenho é enquadrado no nível de excelência. O produto cartográfico apontou suscetibilidade alta em 35,9%, média em 9,8%, baixa em 3,7%, classificação ausente em 48,0% e inconclusivo em 2,6% da extensão territorial. A carta de suscetibilidade de ocorrência de solos expansivos do Brasil elaborada tem uma forte aderência aos casos reais de ocorrência de solos expansivos, permitindo identificar previamente os locais críticos do território brasileiro no que tange ao comportamento expansivo, auxiliando no uso e ocupação do solo.
As ferrovias no Nordeste: uma análise da rede urbana ferroviária formada pela The Great Western of Brazil Railway Company Limited (1881-1948)
Authors: Oliveira Elizangela Justino de
Published: January 2024

As ferrovias deram início a muitas transformações no espaço intraurbano, uma vez que, além da linha férrea, outros equipamentos eram necessários para sua operação e logística. As mudanças também ocorreram no espaço interurbano, pois a ferrovia modificou a centralidade das, reestruturando a rede urbana-regional. Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a rede urbana ferroviária formada pela The Great western of Brazil Railway Company Limited, que administrou as ferrovias do Nordeste brasileiro na primeira metade do século XX. A análise se dá a partir das receitas das estações ferroviárias das estradas de ferro que compõe a referida rede, da condição de Ponta de Trilhos e entroncamentos de algumas cidades nas linhas férreas. A pesquisa possui abordagem na Geografia Histórica Urbana, conforme a demarcação temporal (1881-1948) e a condução da análise com ênfase nas seguintes fontes documentais: Anuário Estatístico do Brasil (1908-1912, v. I, Território e População), Coleção das leis do Império e da República dos Estados Unidos do Brasil (1902), Cartografia história (1904), Relatórios do Ministério da Indústria, Viação e Obras Públicas (1902, 1907, 1910 e 1915), Relatórios do Ministério da Viação e Obras Públicas (1899, 1901, 1902, 1908, 1909 – v. II e III – e 1910), bem como as Sinopses dos recenseamentos dos anos de 1890 e 1900. Os resultados apontam, a partir da análise das receitas das estações ferroviárias, que a condição de Ponta de Trilhos e entroncamento ferroviário alterou a centralidade da maior parte das cidades que compuseram a rede ferroviária.
ANALISIS USAHATANI PADI SAWAH DI DESA KOMBA-KOMBA KECAMATAN KABANGKA KABUPATEN MUNA
Authors: Sufa Basri
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Faktor-faktor apa yang mempengaruhi produksi usaha tanu padi sawah dan untuk mengetahui besaran pendapatan petani dalam usahatani padi sawah di Desa Komba Komba Kecamatan Kabangka Kabupaten Muna. Metode penentuan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan secara sensus pada petani yang melakukan kegiatan pemanfaatan lahan pertanian sebagai usahatani padi sawah di Desa Komba-Komba sebanyak 34 orang petani. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah fungsi cobb-douglas dan pendapatan. Hasil penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa hasil uji koefisien regresi secara simultan menunjukkan bahwa model regresi yang diestimasi layak digunakan untuk menjelaskan pengaruh faktor produksi terhadap produksi usahatani padi sawah secara serempak serta hasil uji koefisien regresi secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi produksi usahatani padi sawah di Desa Komba-Komba Kecamatan Kabangka Kabupaten Muna adalah adalah variabel pupuk, tenaga kerja, dan luas lahan yang masing-masing memiliki nilai signifikansi (sig.) < α (0,05).
Analisis Rantai Pemasaran Sayur Hidroponik: Studi Kasus di Kota Kendari
Authors: Nurhalipa  , Fidina Tsabita , Sugiarti Shella , Tania Putri , Zelina  , Anggraini Revi , Sarlian  , Pratama Aldi , Riska  , Ma'mun Sitti Rahma
Published: January 2024

Sayuran hidroponik semakin diminati oleh masyarakat khususnya wilayah perkotaan termasuk Kendari. Hal ini karena sayuran yang ditanam secara hidroponik memiliki keunggulan: ramah lingkungan, produksi yang dihasilkan higienis, pertumbuhan tanaman lebih cepat, kualitas hasil tanaman dapat terjaga dan kuantitas dapat lebih meningkat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa saluran pemasaran sayur hidroponik di Kota Kendari. Pemilihan responden dilakukan secara sengaja pada lima usaha hidroponik dan tiga orang pedagang dan pengecer. Dari hasil penelitian terdapat dua saluran pemasaran yaitu: Saluran  I dari Petani – konsumen; dan Saluran II dari  Petani – pedagang pengepul – pedagang pasar – konsumen.  Dari kedua saluran tersebut, diketahui bahwa petani menerima keuntungan terbesar ketika menjual langsung pada konsumen (Saluran I), sedangkanpada Saluran II margin tertinggi diperoleh pedagang pengecer sebesar Rp 37.000/kg.