bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevention of Fraud in the Banking Sector
Authors: Petryakova Lyudmila
Published: November 2023

The author uses the conducted research to formulate suggestions on preventing fraud in the banking sector. The goal of the study is to develop practical recommendations on improving the existing system of preventing fraud and enhancing its effectiveness. Within organizational and managerial measures, it is recommended to improve the inter-agency cooperation between law enforcement bodies and banks and other credit organizations; to carry out a thorough selection, training and adaptation of employees for the financial-credit supervision bodies, as the usefulness of a well-trained bank employee is difficult to overestimate. Special attention is paid to the necessity of counteracting “leaks” of bank clients’ personal data. As technical measures make it possible to solve most problems of counteracting bank fraud, the systems capable of adaptation to the new fraud schemes should be designed and improved. Within criminal law measures, it is suggested that special crimes of Art. 159.1 and 159.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation should be excluded from criminal law, and liability for them should be transferred to the general crime of fraud. To improve the protection level for victims of bank fraud, it is recommended to conduct preventive work with persons characterized by age and role victimity; to raise the level of digital, financial and technical literacy of potential and actual victims in order to prevent repeat victimity; to provide information about new ways of committing crimes. It is stressed that both physical and juridical persons could be victims of bank fraud, so the specific features of the victim should be considered in the development of prevention measures. It is pointed out that active work in these directions is, according to the author, an important step towards effective identification and prevention of fraud in the banking sector.
Impact of ESG Ratings on Companies’ Financial Performance: Evidence from Asia
Authors: Мартынова Юлия , Лукина Ирина
Published: November 2023

ESG ratings have emerged as a critical instrument for investors to evaluate the long-term risks and ethical dimensions of companies. These ratings quantify companies' performance in environmental, social, and governance aspects. Nevertheless, variations in ESG ratings persist across nations owing to distinct regulatory regimes and rating agency methodologies.Despite extensive scholarly attention to the influence of global ESG factors, Asian ratings have been barely scrutinized. The research aims to assess the influence of ESG ratings on the financial performance of companies in Asia, with particular focus on South-West Asia (Turkey, Israel, and Saudi Arabia) and South-East Asia (China, Hong Kong, Singapore, andMalaysia). The study, which gathered data from 276 firms over a five-year period (2018–2022), employed STATA software to conduct panel data regressions, with return on assets, return on equity, and price-to-book value serving as dependent variables. First, the results of hypothesis testing show that ESG ratings have a positive effect on financial performance inSouth-West Asia, but not in South-East Asia where they have a negative effect. Second, in South-West Asia, one of the environmental, social, or governance (ESG) factors has a more notable influence and results in positive financial ratios, while in South-East Asia, there is no influence from the ESG factors. The study found that ESG ratings have varying effectson financial performance in South-West and South-East Asia, which may be attributed to differences in the historical and cultural development of ESG issues. This study will aid in the development of ESG rating practices for Asian countries.
Stock Market Reaction to Dividend Announcements: Evidence from the Russian Market
Authors: Назарова Варвара , Исаева Александра , Чуприна Юлия
Published: November 2023

The inquiry into the influence of dividend declarations on the stock values of corporations has been extensively investigated across various countries. The results of these studies have been varied, and there is limited information available on this topic specifically for the Russian market. This paper aims to demonstrate the impact of dividend announcements on the yield of Russian companies' shares. The study utilizes comprehensive data from MOEX for the period of 2008–2021, which encompasses both economic growth and recessionary periods. The results of the study indicate that the effect of decreasing, maintaining and increasing the amount of dividends corresponds to the signal theory. There are differences betweenindustries: there are fairly stable and mature companies on the market that are not subject to significant changes (Electric Power, Oil and Gas industries); shares of companies in the Transport industry and a number of other industries behave more distinctively. In comparison with other studies, this paper analyzes the effect of increasing and decreasing dividends on stock returns using not only event analysis, but also regression analysis. This work adds results to the few available on the Russian market.The main limitations include the small number of variables in the construction of regression models and the limited period of the study. The work is carried out only for the Russian market. The obtained findings can be taken into account by company managers in order to make optimal decisions regarding the dividend policy and enhancing their dividend policies.
Papel mediador de la inteligencia organizativa entre la gestión del talento y el aprendizaje organizativo en profesores de educación física
Authors: Akbari Shadman , Bakhshalipour Vahid , Khodaparast Siavash , Kalashi Maziyar
Published: November 2023

Las organizaciones educativas deben ser resistentes al entorno y adaptarse al cambio para sobrevivir. La inteligencia organizativa permite que el aprendizaje y la gestión de las organizaciones crezcan y mejoren. El objetivo de este estudio fue comprender el papel mediador de la inteligencia organizativa en la relación entre la gestión del talento y el aprendizaje organizativo en los profesores de educación física. Se diseñó una investigación aplicada, cuantitativa y descriptiva. Los datos se recogieron mediante una encuesta. Se utilizaron métodos estadísticos descriptivos e inferenciales con SPSS y PLS. Se calcularon las medias para la gestión del talento, la inteligencia organizativa y el aprendizaje organizativo. La categorización de las variables se basó en la prueba de Friedman para la gestión del talento, la inteligencia organizativa y el aprendizaje organizativo. Se concluye que el fortalecimiento de la inteligencia organizativa mejora la gestión del talento y el proceso de aprendizaje organizativo de los profesores de educación física. La inteligencia organizativa, como variable mediadora, es eficaz para fortalecer la relación entre la gestión del talento y el aprendizaje organizativo.
Escuchar de otra manera. Oralidad y sonido en el volumen testimonial de la Comisión de la Verdad de Colombia
Authors: Castillejo-Cuéllar Alejandro
Published: November 2023

Los testimonios personales y colectivos fueron fundamentales para el trabajo de la Comisión de la Verdad de Colombia cuando se propuso documentar las atrocidades del prolongado conflicto interno del país. Sirvieron de base para el análisis y para resaltar ciertos patrones de violencia establecidos en su informe final. Pero una nueva forma de pensar sobre estas narrativas en primera persona llevó al volumen testimonial a mirar más allá de los detalles de los crímenes, al impacto que la violencia tuvo en la vida cotidiana de las personas y a las formas en que sus proyectos de vida se vieron descarrilados por ella.
Más allá del conteo de asistentes. Una metodología para evaluar la calidad de la participación ciudadana en Medellín, Colombia
Authors: Muñetón Santa Guberney , Loaiza Quintero Osmar Leandro , Urán Arenas Omar Alonso , Pimienta Betancur Alejandro
Published: November 2023

En este artículo se presenta la metodología aplicada para la medición de la calidad de la participación ciudadana en la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia. La metodología recoge el punto de encuentro entre la necesidad del Estado y el requerimiento de la ciudadanía para analizar y contribuir a los procesos de participación ciudadana, más allá del conteo de asistentes a los espacios de participación. Desde una perspectiva territorial que incluye relaciones verticales y horizontales entre Estado-ciudadanía, ciudadanía-Estado y ciudadanía-ciudadanía, se construyen tres dimensiones de la participación ciudadana —condiciones territoriales, actores y prácticas, y efectos—, dimensiones que se operan con 29 variables a través del método de análisis por componentes principales ponderados. Los resultados tienen la capacidad de descomponerse por territorios y grupos poblacionales, los cuales pueden ser usados como información que contribuye a la formulación y seguimiento de la política pública de participación ciudadana de Medellín. También sirve como herramienta de evaluación y autorreflexión por parte de la ciudadanía y sus organizaciones. Los resultados para Medellín evidencian valores medios del indicador de la calidad de la participación ciudadana.
Teaching Competencies in Nursing Professors: Visions of Students and Academics
Authors: Quintana Alonso Raúl , García Redondo Eva , Ortega María Miana , Chamorro Rebollo Elena , Cieza García José Antonio
Published: November 2023

Objective. This work sought to know the view of Nursing professors and students about the competencies the faculty staff must have to deploy their educational function with maximum quality and efficiency.

Methods. Descriptive qualitative study through focus groups conducted with professors, students and recent Nursing career graduates from universities in Spain.

Results. The importance of the proposed teaching competencies was delved into, highlighting the importance of professors knowing the context in which they teach, having the ability to self-evaluate their activity, and having adequate interpersonal communication skills, and deploy the teaching-learning process by performing proper planning, using new technologies, and knowing how to engage in teamwork. Moreover, a small discrepancy was detected in relation to disciplinary competence, which students felt was of importance, but which academics indicated is taken for granted in nursing professors; competencies directly related to the act of teaching must be enhanced.

Conclusion. Practical unanimity was found between academics and students in affirming that the competencies investigated are important for adequate development of the teaching activity in nursing professors. In all cases, the urgent need was highlighted for nursing professors to have adequate teaching training to provide their students with formation of the highest quality.
40 Years of History of the Journal Investigación y Educación en Enfermería. Advancing in Knowledge
Authors: Toro Ocampo Jaime Horacio
Published: November 2023

40 Years of History of the Journal Investigación y Educación en Enfermería. Advancing in Knowledge
An Exciting Stretch in the History of Investigación y Educación en Enfermería
Authors: Giraldo Molina Clara Inés
Published: November 2023

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A Great Challenge: Preserve or Improve the Classification of the Journal Investigación y Educación en Enfermería
Authors: Pastor Durango María del Pilar
Published: November 2023

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Aportes de la retroalimentación dialógica virtual a la escritura del género discursivo “tesis de posgrado”
Authors: Álvarez Guadalupe , Cavallini Ayelén Victoria , Difabio de Anglat Hilda
Published: November 2023

La retroalimentación por expertos y pares representa una estrategia fundamental para la elaboración de las tesis. Sin embargo, los estudios sobre retroalimentación dialógica en el posgrado son incipientes y no se ocupan de su incidencia en la textualización. Este artículo se basa en un estudio que se propuso indagar los aportes de la retroalimentación dialógica virtual a la escritura del género discursivo “tesis”, en una propuesta educativa de posgrado del área de ciencias sociales y humanas orientada a la revisión de capítulos escritos por los propios participantes. Se realiza un estudio de casos múltiples con ocho estudiantes de dichas áreas. Para esto se analizan diferentes fuentes, tales como cuestionarios, registros de retroalimentaciones y de cambios entre las versiones inicial y final del capítulo trabajado, y entrevistas en profundidad. Los resultados indican dos contribuciones a la textualización de la retroalimentación dialógica virtual basada en la tesis: el análisis y la edición de la propia tesis, y aspectos emocionales involucrados en su elaboración. Estos hallazgos brindan información para promover la toma de decisiones en torno a la organización y la gestión de propuestas de enseñanza orientadas a la producción de las tesis a nivel de posgrado.
Placing reform
Authors: Conradie Ernst M.
Published: November 2023

This brief contribution offers personal reflections on the future of Reformed theology given the author’s experience in ecumenical collaboration on various volumes in the field of Christian ecotheology. It offers seven generalising theses on the future of Reformed theology. These theses raise the question what it is that is being reformed. It is suggested that this cannot be reduced to the church or the Reformed tradition, always reforming itself. Instead, at best Reformed churches seek to transform their immediate, local environment by responding to the challenges of the day, perhaps by selecting and employing some of the typically Reformed categories and convictions. This requires a dialectic between reforming place and placing reform. This is illustrated with reference to the premises of the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University.
Участие восточноазиатских микромицетов и растений в формировании видового богатства мучнисторосяных грибов на Среднем Урале
Authors:   Институт экологии растений и животных УрО РАН, Будимиров А.С. ,   Уральский федеральный университет им. первого президента России Б.Н. Ельцина
Published: November 2023

Мучнисторосяные (Erysiphaceae Tul. & C. Tul. 1861) – одна из самых распространённых групп биотрофных фитопатогенных микромицетов. Среди представителей данного семейства встречаются виды, способные к распространению за пределы своего естественного ареала и расширению спектра растений-хозяев [2, 4]. Исследования последних лет показали рост доли чужеродных видов в общем видовом богатстве сем. Erysiphaceae на Среднем Урале [3, 4]. Среди таких видов около 40% составляют азиатские таксоны. В данной работе были задействованы образцы, депонированные в гербарии ИЭРиЖ УрО РАН (SVER), литературные данные [1] и собственные сборы авторов. Анализ видового богатства сем. Erysiphaceae Среднего Урала показал присутствие 11 чужеродных видов мучнисторосяных грибов, происходящих из восточноазиатского региона (Erysiphe actinidiae, E. alphitoides, E. corylacearum, E. macleayae, E. paeoniae, E. palczewskii, E. schisandrae, E. syringae-japonicae, E. vanbruntiana var. sambuci-racemosae, Golovinomyces tabaci, Phyllactinia actinidiae). Для 4 видов зафиксирован переход на аборигенные субстраты (E. alphitoides на Quercus robur, E. corylacearum на Corylus avellana, E. macleayae на Chelidonium majus, E. vanbruntiana var. sambuci-racemosae на Sambucus sibirica). Также были рассмотрены взаимодействия между восточноазиатскими растениями-интродуцентами и неазиатскими грибами. Было обнаружено поражение 6 видов растений микромицетами, происходящими из других регионов, или хотя бы не являющимися эндемиками Восточной Азии (E. aquilegiae, E. lonicerae, E. necator, Podosphaera aphanis, P. pannosa, P. spiraeae). Полученные данные указывают на важность изучения азиатского региона как потенциального источника расселения фитопатогенных мучнисторосяных грибов.
Видовой состав накипных лишайников национального парка «Лосиный остров»
Authors:   Московский государственный университет им. М.В. Ломоносова, Гудкова Е.П.
Published: November 2023

Национальный парк (далее НП) «Лосиный остров» является одним из старейших в России и занимает почти 13 000 га. Треть его территории лежит в черте г. Москва (Лосиноостровский и Яузский лесопарки), а две трети – относятся к Московской области (Алексеевский, Лосинопогонный, Мытищинский и Щелковский лесопарки). Областная часть НП плотно окружена населенными пунктами, таким образом весь лесной массив подвергается высокому уровню антропогенной нагрузки. Целенаправленные лихенологические исследования в «Лосином острове» развиваются с 90-х годов ХХ в., и на 2022 г. для парка был известен 81 вид накипных лишайников и близких к ним грибов, из которых 74 для городской территории и всего 28 видов – для областной [1]. Данная разница объясняется тем, что большинство работ проводилось именно в черте города. Нами была обследована областная часть НП, в результате чего список накипных лишайников областной части расширен до 51, а общий список – до 89 видов. Особенно важной является находка Arthonia dispuncta, поскольку этот лишайник впервые отмечается нами для территории всей Московской области [2]. В России A. dispuncta ранее была известна только для территорий Центрального Черноземья, Карелии и Сахалина. Интересны находки лишайников из группы калициоидных: Chaenotheca hispidula и Ch. stemonea, являющихся видами-индикаторами старовозрастных лесных и парковых сообществ Северо-Запада европейской части России и/или биологически ценных лесных ландшафтов в подзоне хвойно-широколиственных лесов Центральной России [3]. В спектр ведущих родов входят Lecanora, Chaenotheca и Lecania, характерные для лесной экологии. Однако наибольшей распространенностью при этом обладают Lecanora symmicta, Lepraria elobata и L. finkii, встретившиеся во всех лесопарках, а также Hypocenomyce scalaris и Graphis scripta, обнаруженные в трех из четырех лесопарков. Это связано с их легко заметным внешним видом. Отдельные лесопарки отличаются друг от друга как по набору выявленных видов, так и по видовому богатству: наименьшее число видов (9) отмечено в Лосинопогонном лесопарке, а наибольшее (35) – в Алексеевском. Разница в числе видов оказывает существенное влияние на процент сходства. Значение коэффициента Сьеренсена для областных лесопарков НП находится в диапазоне от 36% до 53%, что для столь близко расположенных территорий довольно мало. Подобная картина может объясняться как недостаточной обследованностью территории, так и различием наборов биотопов лесопарков.
Углеродное дыхание грибов белой и бурой гнили
Authors:   Институт экологии растений и животных УрО РАН, Диярова Д.К.
Published: November 2023

В разложении древесины и древесных остатков принимает участие широкий круг организмов, важнейшими из которых являются ксилотрофные базидиальные грибы – единственные известные организмы, способные к полной биохимической конверсии лигноцеллюлозного комплекса и играющих в силу этого исключительную роль в углеродном цикле лесных экосистем [5, 3]. По характеру разложения основных компонентов древесины (лигнина, целлюлозы и гемицеллюлозы), а соответственно и выделяемых экзоэнзимов, дереворазрушающие грибы принято делить на две основные физиологические группы – лигнинразрушающие и целлюлозуразрушающие, или грибы белой и бурой гнили [2, 4, 5]. Эти группы грибов имеют ряд очевидных различий – например, по скорости роста, активности ферментов и интенсивности разложения древесины [4]. По количественному соотношению видов белой и бурой гнили на долю последних приходится лишь небольшая часть от общего числа дереворазрушающих базидиомицетов – 7% в Северной Америке, 10% в Европе и около 15% в России. Из них подавляющее большинство встречается преимущественно или только на древесине хвойных пород – от 60 до 82%, и в целом представителей грибов бурой гнили по распространению можно назвать бореальными [1, 6, 7]. Как показывают наши экспериментальные данные, средние значения СО2-эмиссионной активности древесных остатков, разлагаемых грибами белой и бурой гнили, существенно различаются и составляют 0.13±0.01 мг СО2 / г / ч (n = 74) и 0.06±0.01 мг СО2 / г /ч (n = 22), p ˂ 0.01, также различается (p ˂ 0.01) и дыхательная активность их базидиокарпов – 1.08±0.14 мг СО2 / г / ч (n = 74) и 2.66±0.53 мг СО2 / г / ч (n = 22) соответственно. Изучение дыхательного газообмена двух эколого-физиологических групп грибов – белой и бурой гнили, являющихся основными деструкторами лиственных и хвойных древесных остатков, позволит более адекватно оценить роль лиственных и хвойных лесов как природных эмитентов парниковых газов. Исследование проведено при финансовой поддержке РНФ (проект 22-24-00970).
ISSUES IN THE APPLICATION OF THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE BAN ON THE POLITICAL PARTIES' ACTIVITIES IN THE PRACTICE OF THE CEC
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Yevstihnieiev Andriy
Published: November 2023

The genesis of the legal regulation of the ban on the activities of political parties during the period of the legal regime of martial law in Ukraine and the practice of the Central Election Commission, regarding the application of certain legal consequences of such a ban, have been studied. Іn the process of writing the article general and special scientific research methods were used, including dialectical, formal-logical, historical analysis, comparative law as well as complex approach. It was established that in the conditions of large-scale armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, the domestic legislation on political parties underwent changes that determined the procedure for banning the activities of political parties in case of detection of the facts of actions by a political party aimed at liquidating the independence of Ukraine, changing the constitutional order by violent means, violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state, and undermining its security. Attention is focused on the imperfections of the current election legislation, which does not provide for a clear algorithm of actions of the authorized subject in this legal relationship. The practice of the Central Election Commission on the issues of replacement and termination of powers was analyzed. The conclusion that the legal positions of the Central Election Commission on relevant issues are based on a systematic and logical analysis of the provisions of the current legislation is made. It is proposed to use these positions while preparing amendments to relevant legislation. Proposals for amendments and additions to the Election Code of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine "On Elections of People's Deputies of Ukraine" have been formulated to determine the specific consequences of banning the activities of political parties.
ON THE SUBJECT FIELD OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kabanets N.
Published: November 2023

The concept of the subject field of modern philosophy of law is considered. On the example of analyzing the structure of the course of the discipline in modern textbooks on the philosophy of law, its problematic and interdisciplinary nature is revealed. Attention is paid to the approaches to the formation of its subject (philosophical and legal). The question of introducing the most pressing issues of our present into the problematic circle of the subject of the philosophy of law is raised. In particular, the issues of epistemology of the philosophy of law, explanation and understanding of the basic categories and concepts of law, doctrinal sources, theory of contract, legal responsibility. Emphasis is laid upon strengthening the role of the philosophy of law in justifying and ensuring the value aspects of law.
The many faces of thrombosis in post-cardiac surgery newborn
Authors: Kupryashov A. A. , Tokmakova K. A. , Samuilova D. Sh. , Shilkin D. N.
Published: November 2023

We present a clinical case showing the development of two episodes of postoperative thrombosis of varying mechanisms in one patient. The first episode of thrombosis in the systemic-pulmonary anastomosis was due to shear stress-induced secretion and transformation of the von Willebrand factor (vWF) in the performed anastomosis. The altered vWF/ADAMTS-13 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13) ratio in favor of the former was accompanied by platelet adhesion and activation in the anastomotic area that resulted in its thrombosis. The second episode of thrombosis within the superior and inferior vena cava was developed in parallel with escalated infectious process and characterized not only by thrombocytopenia, but also by decreased fibrinogen concentration. In this clinical situation, resolution of the infectious process as well as the use of proper antithrombotic therapy led to patient recovery.
Study on Human Wildlife Conflict and Its Impact on The Livelihood of Rural Communities of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Fatima Digal  , Manoj Singh
Published: November 2023

The escalating human-wildlife conflicts in rural communities, driven by expanding human populations encroaching upon natural habits, pose significant risks to both human safety and livelihoods as highlighted in the WWF Magazine ‘s Spring Issue (2023). These conflicts result from differing perspectives on resolution, leading to tensions among various groups and causing a reduction in territory, natural resources, fatalities, injuries and habitat destruction for both humans and wildlife. Unfortunately, some rare and endangered species face the threat of extinction due to human action taken to prevent future conflicts, emphasizing the urgent need to address this issue. Philip J. Nyhus (2016) suggests that a range of social and psychological factors, including cultural backgrounds, emotional connections, economic considerations governance structures and stakeholder involvement influence people’s interaction with wildlife. Based on the data obtained from various sources around2020-23, the number of animal and financial losses was estimated. Most of the damage is caused in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram, and Eluru districts where most of the HWC occurs mainly due to elephant attacks (Elephas spp), along with monkeys (Maccacca spp), wild Boar (Sus spp), Snakes like (Naja naja, Krait, Bungarus spp) Mice, Mouse, Rat spp., Jackles (Canis spp), Tiger (Tigris spp) which is amounting to almost 22% of the livestock loss domesticated by farmers.  The domesticated animals which were mostly eaten by the predators are Fishes, (Catla, Labeo,Cirhinus spp.) Birds (Gallus, Chittagong, Aseel spp.) goats (Capra spp.), sheep (Ovis spp,) Cows (Bos spp.), pigs (Sus), Buffalo (Bubalus spp.), etc. Altogether substantial amount of monetary loss has occurred.  The public and government officials in combined action can mitigate these problems from future attacks. To address this issue, effective management strategies are needed that balance the needs of both humans and wildlife while minimizing the risk of conflict.
Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Mineral Elements, and Biological Activities of Ginger and Cinnamon Essential Oil and Extracts as Regulated by Their Isolation Procedures
Authors: Mariam Aysha A  , K Aishwarya  , V S Subashini  , M. Sangeetha  , Farha Naaz  , Jytosna Upadhyay  , Roshan Kumar  , Prachi Sood
Published: November 2023

Our research compared the chemical make-up of wild Ginger and cinnamon, including their essential oils (EOs), total phenol, and total flavonoid, for their antioxidant and antibacterial effects in vitro. The mineral (nutritional and poisonous) components of the plant were also identified in this investigation. Hydro distillation (HD), steam distillation (SD), and microwave-assisted distillation (MAD) were used to extract the EOs, and gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) and mass spectrometry detection (GC-MS) were used to examine them. 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) was used to evaluate the EOs' antioxidant properties. The essential oil was analyzed, and twenty-six components were found to make up 97.73% of the oil with a yield of 0.202%. The primary components were pulegone (74.81%), menthone (13.01%) and piperitone (3.82%). Neutron activation analysis (INAA) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) were used to detect twenty-one elements, including macro- and micro-elements (Ba, Br, Ca, Cl, Co, Cr, Cs, Eu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Rb, Sb, Sc, Sr, Th, U, and Zn), with the mineral element concentration being very close to the FAO recommendation.
What Major Agricultural Cross-Border Trade Products in India Are Influenced by Payments?
Authors: Battula Vijay Kiran  , Teki Yaswanth Kumar  , Venkataramana Arangi  , A. Narasimha Rao
Published: November 2023

This study explores the connection between overall Indian payment statistical indicators and the import-export patterns of around 40 major agricultural products regulated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in India. Using separate regression analyses for import and export transactions from 2013 to 2022, our findings indicate that only a few of these products show a clear impact from payment indicators. In a time when digital payments are becoming increasingly important, the discovery that certain agricultural products are not affected by payment trends has significant implications for the financial landscape. As digital transactions continue to grow, understanding that some agricultural products remain independent of payment trends highlights the need for comprehensive intervention and further research. This study emphasizes the importance of thoroughly investigating these dynamics, providing insights to inform strategic decisions and policies that align with the changing financial ecosystem.
Inclisiran in patients with acute ischemic stroke: first data
Authors: Cherepianskii M. S. , Ponomareva G. M. , Skiba I. B. , Abakarov R. M. , Dudayte V. V. , Cherepianskaia A. A.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To evaluate the effect of inclisiran therapy on parameters of lipid metabolism in hospitalized patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Material and methods. A prospective, observational, non-randomized study was performed. The study included 12 patients with acute ischemic stroke prescribed with a combination lipid-lowering therapy with inclisiran (284 mg as a single dose). At 15 days after the start of therapy, changes in blood lipid composition were assessed. For quantitative variables, median, maximum and minimum values were determined. The significance of differences between related samples in quantitative variables was assessed using the Mann-Whitney test.

Results. Before the start of combination lipid-lowering therapy, total cholesterol (TC) was 7.33 mmol/l and low-density lipoprotein C (LDL-C) was 5.23 mmol/l. At 15 days after the start of inclisiran therapy, TC significantly decreased by 52.1 % and LDL-C decreased by 71.1 %. The proportion of patients who reached the LDL-C goal was 66.7 %. There were no adverse events considered by the investigators to be related with the therapy.

Conclusion. The strategy of early administration of inclisiran (or its combination with a statin) in patients with ischemic stroke allows safe achievement of a significant reduction in LDL-C already in 15 days after the start of therapy.
Left Atrial Mechanical Function And Stiffness In Patients With Premature Ventricular Contraction: A Speckle Tracking Study
Authors: Gunay T. , Oztas S. C.
Published: November 2023

Aim. Ventricular extrasystole (PVC) is characterized by premature ventricular depolarization and is associated with increased risk of arrhythmias and structural heart disease. This study aimed to investigate the association between the PVC burden and left atrial (LA) function in individuals without known cardiac disease.Material and methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 102 patients with PVCs who were admitted to a cardiology clinic. Transthoracic echocardiography was used to assess left ventricle (LV) parameters, including LV mass, LV ejection fraction (LVEF), LV global longitudinal strain (LVGLS), and LA function was evaluated using strain imaging. The PVC burden was categorized into three groups: <10 %, 10–20 %, and >20 %.Results. Changes in LV dimensions and LV mass index were associated with the groups with the PVC burden with 10–20 %, and >20 %. but differences in LVEF and LVGSL were not significant. Mean E / e’ increased as the PVC burden increased (p<0.001). The mean global LA peak strain decreased as the PVC burden increased (p<0.001), while other mean LA measurements increased as the PVC burden increased (p<0.001) A higher PVC burden was associated with impaired LA function, as indicated by decreased global LA peak strain (PVC burden <10 %=38.1±3.2 vs. PVC burden 10–20 %=32.4±3.2 vs. PVC burden >20 %=27.7±2.6, in all groups p<0.001) and with increased LA stiffness (PVC burden <10 %=18.6±3.2 vs. PVC burden 10–20 %=27.5±5.5 vs. PVC burden >20 %=39.0±7.9, in all groups p<0.001). A strong negative correlation was found between global LA peak strain and LA stiffness (r=–0.779, p<0.001).Conclusion. In individuals without known cardiac disease, a higher PVC burden was associated with impaired LA function, indicated by increased E / e’, decreased LA strain, and increased LA stiffness. These findings suggest that PVC burden may contribute to LA dysfunction, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular events.
Hand Gesture Recognition and Control for Human-Robot Interaction Using Deep Learning
Authors:   Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, Ezigbo Philip Jonah , Nosiri Onyebuchi Chikezie , Mbonu Ekene Samuel , Ofor Victor , Obichere Jude
Published: November 2023

This paper introduces a real-time system for recognizing hand gestures using Python and OpenCV, centred on a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model. The primary objective of this study is to address the challenge of recognizing hand gestures in varied and complex environments. The proposed approach employs several image and video processing techniques, including data augmentation and feature extraction, to segment the hand region and extract relevant features. The system’s performance is significantly improved by adding to the original training dataset, resulting in 5,000 images with 500 images per gesture, as shown by the evaluation metrics indicating a substantial increase in accuracy from 96.9% to 99.2%. This paper aims to provide feasible and economical solutions for utilizing robots in industrial settings, while also proposing future research possibilities for enhancing human-robot interaction through methods such as incorporating hand gesture recognition.
Applying a Formative Assessment Model for a Blended Learning Environment to Promote Students’ Engagement and Motivation
Authors:   the International Doctoral Program in Integrative STEM Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, Nguyen Thi Phuong Vy , Lee Yi-Fang , Le Thai Hung , Nguyen Hoang Bao Ngoc
Published: November 2023

With the advancement of blended learning and learning management systems, online formative assessment plays a critical role in helping students self-evaluate their learning progress and performance. However, there is insufficient research exploring the design of formative assessments in such settings. This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an online formative assessment model in a blended learning environment for higher education students. A total of 271 participants were divided into two groups: an experimental group with courses following the proposed assessment model, and a control group receiving traditional model. A survey was conducted at the end of the courses to measure students’ motivation and engagement. Propensity score matching was applied to confirm the sample balance between groups. Based on the matching findings, 78 students in each group were chosen for further analysis. The results from a t-test and qualitative data showed that the proposed assessment model significantly improved students’ motivation and engagement. It highlighted the importance of designing learning and assessment activities in blended learning environment. This model is expected to be applied broadly to test its utility in different majors in higher education.
Motivation to Learning Computer Programing Using a Game Application
Authors:   the School of Information Technology, the King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand, Keandoungchun Nantapong , Angskun Jitimon , Angskun Thara
Published: November 2023

Computer programming is a course studied in almost all fields; nevertheless, the survey found that many students obtain low grades or withdraw from the computer programming course because the students lack the motivation to learn. This article proposes the development of a game application for motivating computer programming learning. The contents of computer programming lessons are designed in the game style. In addition, gamification concepts encourage the students to learn the lessons. This research assesses the student’s motivation to study the C language program. The sample consisted of 245 students studying C language. The motivation assessment questionnaire was divided into seven aspects, namely 1) a Future-oriented person, 2) an Ambitious person, 3) a Diligent person, 4) a Success-oriented person, 5) a Responsible person, 6) a Hardworking person, and 7) a Venturesome person. The evaluation results indicated that the game application encourages students to learn computer programming. When considering students’ motivation before and after learning using the game application, the results revealed that the average motivation in all seven aspects increased significantly. The aspect of ambitious person differed significantly at the 0.01 level, while the aspects of future-oriented, diligent, responsible, hardworking, and venturesome persons differed significantly at the 0.05 level.
Training Needs of Teachers in the Acceptance and Use of WhatsApp in Online Teaching
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa, Peru, Chara Jorge Joe Gutiérrez , Paucar Fabian Hugo Rucano , Alarcon Diego Antonio Urdanivia , Talavera–Mendoza Fabiola
Published: November 2023

Mobile learning has generated high expectations in education and is being embraced as a powerful tool to enhance pedagogical interactions. This study aims to: (i) analyze the level of usage and acceptance of WhatsApp as a tool for online learning among teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on age, gender, and employment status; (ii) explain the benefits of online learning that contract teachers have over those appointed in the use of WhatsApp; and (iii) identify the role of teachers and the necessary preparation required for effective use and management of WhatsApp in online learning. This study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, including a quantitative component consisting of an online questionnaire. Our findings indicate that WhatsApp is widely accepted and used among teachers for online learning, with contract teachers exhibiting a greater need for training compared to their appointed counterparts. In order to promote digital literacy in managing hybrid environments, instructional design models are necessary. The unidirectional nature of teacher intervention through WhatsApp also highlights the need to develop more collaborative and interactive teaching strategies.
An Efficient Utilization and Comparative Analysis of Blackboard Learn and Collaborate in Higher Education Institution
Authors:   the Deanship of e-Learning and Information Technology, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, Ghasim Ibrahim Ahmed , Arshad Muhammad
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has enforced higher education institutions to adopt emergency remote teaching (ERT) as a substitution for traditional face-to-face (F2F) classes. A lot of concerns have been raised among education institutions, faculty, and students regarding the effectiveness of this sudden shift to online learning. Various digital platforms and ICT initiatives are accessed by academic authorities, teachers, and researchers around the clock. The Learning Management System (LMS) has emerged as a crucial resource for all institutions of higher learning during the current crisis and has taken center stage in web-based learning. Jazan University switches to an online learning environment after normal classes were suspended. This study aims to statistically investigate the academic activities, utilization, and satisfaction of Blackboard Learn and Collaborate of pre, during, and post-COVID-19 pandemic amongst the faculty members and students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. The study’s primary findings are a contribution to the online execution of educational information, providing students with the appropriate support from faculty members and teaching assistants, as well as having a backup plan in place for unanticipated problems with the online educational system.
A Proposal of Hint Function for Java Programming Learning Assistant System
Authors:   Division of Advanced Information Technology and Computer Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan, Jing Yanhui , Funabiki Nobuo , Aung Soe Thandar , Lu Xiqin , Kyaw Htoo Htoo Sandi , Ueda Kiyoshi
Published: November 2023

Nowadays, Java is one of the world’s most used object-oriented programming languages for its dependability and portability. To assist the self-studies of novice students, we have developed the Java programming learning assistance system (JPLAS). JPLAS offers several types of exercise problems for different difficulties, including the grammar-concept understanding problem (GUP), the mistake correction problem (MCP), the element fill-in-blank problem (EFP), and the phrase fill-in-blank problem (PFP), where a question asks to answer the corresponding keyword or phrase in the given source code. Unfortunately, some students cannot solve them well as the difficulty level is ascending. In this paper, to help such students, we propose a hint function that will show the first or more characters of each correct answer word in the answer interface on a web browser for JPLAS, when requested. The use of this function by a student can be traced by a teacher to analyze the performance and problem difficulty. For evaluations, we generated three instances for GUP, MCP, EFP, and PFP respectively, and assigned them to junior students taking the Java programming course in Okayama University, Japan. Their answer results found that the proposal is effective in helping students solve exercise problems in JPLAS, but the thinking time needs to be adjusted for PFP.
The Analysis of Stakeholder Influence and Role in Implementing Sustainable Construction by Observing the Principles of Lean Construction on Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia
Authors:   the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia, Adhi Alvin Baskoro , Muslim Fadhilah
Published: November 2023

The construction industry is one of the industries that contributes the highest material consumption and emissions in the world. Lean construction is one of the principles in implementing sustainable construction as outlined in the PUPR Ministerial Decree No. 9 of 2021 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of Sustainable Construction. This study aims to analyze the level of influence of stakeholders in lean construction, analyze the role of stakeholders in lean construction, and analyze the relationship between the level of influence of stakeholders on the role they have. Data analysis method using Factor of Stakeholder Influence Level (FoSIL) and correlation analysis. The findings show that the Government is the stakeholder with the highest level of influence. In addition, the roles of stakeholders are obtained, namely provider, context enabler, concept refiner, broker/mediator, initiator, stimulator, and regulator. From the correlation analysis, it is found that the greater the level of the role, the greater the level of influence and the stakeholder bargaining power. To increase the bargaining power, stakeholders can apply sub-roles that are owned by stakeholders with a higher level of influence.
Management Model to Increase Inventory Rotation in SMEs in the Mining Industry
Authors:   Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lina, Perú., Campos-Espejo Zenia Beatriz , Coronado-Zamalloa Anthony Andre , Quiroz-Flores Juan Carlos , Collao-Diaz Martín , Flores-Pérez Alberto
Published: November 2023

Logistics is an area that determines, in many cases, the prosperity of a company. Regardless of its size, the search for new tools, procedures and management techniques has increased in recent years. In the mining sector, the 49,9% of companies do not have an inventory control mechanism; therefore, a low turnover of this. This can be for three reasons: inefficient purchasing policy, inadequate demand planning, and inadequate storage method. For this reason, a model conformed by the following tools was developed: ABC classification, JIT, MRP, and inventory management. Likewise, the Arena Software was used in an SMEs that imported drill bits for the mining industry to validate the described model. The results were a 62% improvement over the purchasing policy, a 73% decrease in cycle time, and only the use of one worker for the import process, allowing the other worker to be in another area. Finally, with this research is possible to conclude that correct inventory management has a positive impact on the company's economy.
Organizational Performance through Organizational Creativity and Open Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Authors:   Telkom University, Bandung, CO 40257 Indonesia., Dityo Daffa Raihan , Kurniawati Amelia , Rumanti Augustina Asih
Published: November 2023

Batik Tulis is a type of batik whose manufacturing process is done manually written by hand. One of the producers of Batik Tulis in Indonesia is on the island of Madura. Research on Batik Madura Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is considered interesting because Batik Madura is an element of local wisdom that still has the potential to be developed. Based on information from one of the Batik Tulis Madura SMEs activists, it is known that all batik producers in Madura use traditional writing methods, and none use printing techniques. This research constructs a model that explains the organizational performance of SMEs, as well as its relation to organizational creativity and open innovation. This research is descriptive research that describes events in the object under study, and answers to these events. This research examines objects in a specific period, so the answers to the problems in this study are not necessarily relevant in the future. The variables that will become the conceptual model in this study include organizational performance, open innovation, and organizational creativity. The SMEs that are the object of this research is the Batik Tulis SMEs located on Madura Island, East Java. The results of this model can be used as a basis for consideration in determining strategies to improve organizational performance, especially Batik Tulis Madura SMEs.