bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРАВОВОГО РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ ОБІГУ ВІРТУАЛЬНИХ АКТИВІВ В УКРАЇНІ: ДЕ-ФАКТО VS ДЕ-ЮРЕ
Authors: Гудіма Тетяна , Устименко Володимир , Джабраілов Руслан , Черних Олександр
Published: November 2022

Статтю присвячено досліджeнню правових проблем обігу віртуальних активів у благодійній та підприємницькій діяльності, а також формуванню пропозицій щодо їх вирішення. Висвітлено практику використання віртуальних активів Національним банком України, органами державної влади, а також суб’єктами господарювання та негосподарюючими суб’єктами. Обґрунтовано, що за умов відсутності системи відповідного правового регулювання така практика призводить до порушення фундаментальних засад правової держави та принципів її побудови, серед яких провідну роль відіграє принцип верховенства права.Аргументовано, що існування «сірих зон» у певному сегменті суспільних відносин, зокрема у сфері обігу віртуальних активів, для правової держави є неприпустимим явищем, подолання яких є основним завданням права як соціального регулятора та держави як гаранта дотримання права всіма членами суспільства. Відзначено, що відставання в правовому регулюванні обігу віртуальних активів є очевидним, що зумовлено відтермінуванням набрання чинності ключового для цієї сфери відносин Закону України «Про віртуальні активи». Відтак на період до набрання чинності цим Законом убачається за доцільне скористатися методом аналогії закону з метою поширення на віртуальні активи, які відповідають ознакам фінансових інструментів або валютних цінностей, правового режиму зазначених інструментів або цінностей, що знайшло відображення в позиціях Європейського Союзу, правотворчості окремих зарубіжних країн та в судовій практиці.Спираючись на практику зарубіжних країн, наголошено на тому, що отримання благодійними організаціями віртуальних активів як  пожертви або зарахування грошових коштів від їх продажу чи  обміну на рахунок благодійної організації створює певні ризики й  для такої організації, і для благодійників. Відповідно, для попередження випадків зарахування на рахунки благодійних організацій віртуальних активів, здобутих злочинним шляхом, уважається за необхідне нормативне закріплення обов’язку суб’єктів первинного моніторингу проводити ідентифікацію та перевірку саме особи, яка здійснює пожертву (первинного благодійника) або платіж за товар/послугу (первинного платника) (досвід США та Великобританії).
ЕПІСТЕМОЛОГІЧНІ ОРІЄНТИРИ ПРИЙНЯТТЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ РІШЕНЬ ОРГАНАМИ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ВЛАДИ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ОЦІНКИ ТА ЕВРИСТИЧНІ ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Третяк Олексій , Шуліка Андрій , Ставченко Сергій , Тимченко Михайло
Published: November 2022

У статті розглядаються можливості епістемічної оцінки для прогнозування, оперативного аналізу ситуації  ухвалення економічних рішень у рамках реалізації економічної політики. Досліджено епістемічне забезпечення публічних економічних рішень як сукупність підходів до отримання достовірних науково-експертних знань про економічну політику та її наслідки. У цьому контексті переосмислення епістемічних основ управлінського мислення дає змогу визначити нові горизонти та конкурентні переваги для міжнародної економічної інтеграції та глобального економічного розвитку. Установлено особливості епістемічного дослідження економічних альтернатив як основи індивідуальних і колективних дій суб’єктів господарювання. Розкрито специфіку епістемічної експертизи економічних рішень інститутів публічної влади, яка здійснюється на основі економічної ефективності. Виявлено значення аналізу економічних ризиків на основі синергетичної парадигми як чинника виходу за межі «пастки лінійності» та розгляду альтернатив, що виникають із гіпотетичного продовження існуючої ситуації. Когнітивні здібності осіб, які ухвалюють  економічні рішення, забезпечують високий рівень реалізму в сприйнятті існуючої ситуації. Обґрунтовано необхідність звернення до ширших узагальнень, зокрема постмодерністського напряму, для точнішої інтерпретації біологічних міркувань. Можливості уникнення диктату односкладових і тривіальних інтерпретацій мають бути ідентифіковані та повинні  базуватися на виборі альтернатив у рамках комплексного застосування епістемологічної експертизи. Виявлено, що основними мотивами пошуку суб’єктами економічного рішення альтернатив епістемічного обґрунтування є уникнення втрат під час  ухвалення неправильного економічного рішення. Виявлено умови відсутності епістемічної легітимності економічної політики, ситуацію втрати політичної стабільності. Висловлювалося припущення, що вимоги політичної свободи все ж визначаються наслідками поширення спеціальних економічних знань. Установлено, що перегляд епістемічних засад суспільних економічних рішень підвищує їхній інноваційно-прогностичний потенціал, формує адаптивність і критичне сприйняття дійсності.
РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ СОЦІАЛЬНО-ТРУДОВИХ КОНФЛІКТІВ В УМОВАХ СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ НАПРУЖЕНОСТІ СУСПІЛЬСТВА
Authors: Назаров Нікіта , Гончарова Світлана , Міненко Володимир , Котляревська Ксенія
Published: November 2022

Перспективи модернізації соціально-трудових відносин і зниження конфліктності та соціальної напруги суспільства будь-якої країни багато в чому залежать від характеру взаємодії між основними її суб’єктами, від якісної діагностики конфліктогенності підприємств, галузей, країн та своєчасності реагування на соціально-трудові конфлікти, що виникають. У свою чергу зростання нерівності та соціальної напруженості в суспільстві породжує велику кількість проблем у сфері соціально-трудових відносин. Мета дослідження полягає в подальшому розвитку теоретичних положень та практичних рекомендацій щодо врегулювання соціально-трудових конфліктів (СТК) в умовах соціальної напруги в суспільстві. Об’єкт дослідження – процес урегулювання соціально-трудових конфліктів на рівні держави. Предмет дослідження – теоретичні та практичні аспекти вирішення соціально-трудових конфліктів в умовах соціальної напруги в суспільстві. У статті розглянуто еволюційні наукові підходи щодо формування конфліктологічної парадигми; досліджено статистичний базис виникнення соціально-трудових конфліктів в Україні; запропоновано структурно-логічну модель урегулювання СТК в умовах соціальної напруги в суспільстві; обґрунтовано науково-теоретичний підхід щодо стадій розвитку соціально-трудового конфлікту залежно від рівня соціальної напруги в суспільстві; удосконалено визначення поняття соціальна напруга в суспільстві.
THE ROLE OF DIGITAL MEDIA FOR DIGITAL TRADE IN BANKING SERVICES IN A VOLATILE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Vorobei Yuliia , Maslova Natalia , Khmeliuk Alona , Bekmagambetova Gulmira , Miroshnyk Roman
Published: November 2022

In the 21st century, the European banking system is going through a period of fundamental structural changes caused by global challenges that will determine its future ability to serve the financial needs of the economy on digital platforms. The aim of this research is to study how electronic social media influence the effectiveness of e-banking in the context of banking sector instability. The empirical model for determining the impact of digital media was developed on the basis of theoretical concepts and tested on a sample of 307 respondents from banking institutions (UniCredit, Raiffeisen, PrivatGroup) and 2,800 consumers of banking services through quantitative methods, as well as economic and statistical calculation methods. The obtained results show that digital social media have a quite strong effect (r=0.788) on creating consumer loyalty and increasing indicators of digital trade in banking services. The theoretical significance of this study is the synthesis of scientific approaches to the creation of a conceptual method for determining the effectiveness of engaging digital media resources as a marketing tool for improving the effectiveness of digital trade in banking services. The key practical aspect is the combination of theoretical approaches and business experience in optimizing and improving the use of electronic social media in the trade in banking services in a difficult period of economic development.
GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AS UKRAINIAN TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES’ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACTOR
Authors: Voitenko Olha , Shults Svitlana , Bilyk Iryna , Kaplenko Halyna
Published: November 2022

The present paper substantiates the government transparency issue's importance as a fundamental principle of management and exercise of power on the local level. It must become a dominant one for Ukrainian urban territorial communities’ socio-economic development regulation under the condition of further steps implementation aimed at strengthening administrative and financial decentralization processes.We elucidate specific characteristics of government transparency measuring global practice, in particular, by applying a methodological approach to the city transparency index calculation, which has been conducted since the end of the 20th century by the NGO "Transparency International".We formulated and tested hypotheses about the relationship presence between government transparency level, income from the payment of personal income tax and local tax by the population, as well as the number of people who voted for public budget projects. We chose Ukrainian cities with different ranking positions by the government transparency level to conduct a measurement.The study proved that the local government transparency level is an important factor in Ukraine’s urban territorial communities’ socio and economic development. We defined that cities’ industrial specialization and their economic diversification level do not influence significantly the correlation density between government transparency level and local budgets' revenues. Additionally, most cities, regardless of their size, are characterized by a high correlation between indicators of transparency and the public activity of residents. Also, we observed a tendency for citizens’ activity to rise in the most investigated communities.The obtained results demonstrated the need to choose a longer time lag to test the proposed hypotheses. Nevertheless, the proven hypotheses made it possible to identify problems in ensuring the transparency of territorial communities’ authorities and to formulate proposals for improving public administration efficiency.
КІБЕРЗАГРОЗИ БАНКІВСЬКОГО СЕКТОРА В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Кльоба Лев , Кльоба Тарас
Published: November 2022

Метою статті є визначення особливостей кібератак та кіберзагроз банківського сектора в умовах воєнного стану в Україні. Проаналізовано загальносвітові тенденції кібератак на фінансовий сектор та виявлено активне використання SMS-повідомлень та електронних поштових повідомлень із посиланнями чи шкідливим кодом усередині, активні DDOS-атаки, атаки на інфраструктуру банків. Досліджено законодавство України щодо кіберзагроз , висвітлено основні типи атак на банківський сектор (Deepfakes, ZeroTrust, фішинг, DDОS, брутфорс, IDOR, XSS-уразливість, SQL-ін'єкція, установлення зловмисного програмного забезпечення) та проведено аналіз публічної інформації щодо хронології основних кібератак на банківську систему України в умовах війни. На основі проведеного аналізу сформовано перелік особливостей кіберзагроз для банків та їхніх клієнтів в умовах воєнної агресії, а саме: адаптивність банківського сектора до новітніх кіберзагроз; посилення відповідальності банків, у тому числі й фінансової, перед регулятором; віддалена робота банківських фахівців, що породжує зростання ризиків людського фактора; швидке оновлення шкідливого програмного забезпечення; психологічне спрямування кібератак.Визначено шляхи мінімізації кіберризиків, до яких варто віднести: максимально оперативне оновлення захисних програмних комплексів, сканування вразливостей, тести на проникнення, bug bounty-програми та активне використання елементів теорії ігор як генератора негативних сценаріїв кібератак.
PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE AND SOCIETY IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION’S WAR WITH UKRAINE: ECONOMIC AND LEGAL ASPECT
Authors: Blahuta Roman , Blikhar Vyacheslav , Savenko Viktor , Vinichuk Mariia , Gapchich Vitaliy
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the article is to study the economic and legal foundations and identify the problems of the democratic development of the state and society in the conditions of the russian federation’s war with Ukraine. The results of the research made it possible to establish that there are problems with the democratic development of the state and society in Ukraine, which arose even before the start of the military confrontation between the russian federation and Ukraine, and the full-scale invasion of the territory of a sovereign state only deepened the existing destructive changes in the state and society. The problem of the preservation and development of democracy has become extremely acute in modern realities and requires proper attention and in-depth research. It was revealed that in Ukraine the development of the state and society takes place under the democracy of the hybrid regime. Downward trends have been established for the indicator that characterizes the level of state instability, which indicates the consolidation of the efforts of the state and society with the aim of the effective counteraction to the external enemy in the extremely difficult conditions of waging war and mobilizing resources to preserve democratic values. It has been proved that the quality of public administration in Ukraine is too low, which requires a review of the existing policy and the development of additional measures to combat corruption in the public sector. The study of the influence of factors on the level of the quality of life of the population revealed that the growth of the index of democracy and the quality of public administration leads to an increase in the quality of life of the population (respective regression indicators r=0.854 and r=0.211), while the increase in state instability reduces it (r= –0.332). It is proposed to develop a set of special measures to strengthen the interaction of state authorities with the public on the basis of transparency, openness, and access to information, guarantee the rights and freedoms of people and citizens, as well as intensify the process of preventing and counteracting corruption.
SYSTEMIC FINANCIAL RISKS OF CHINA’S ECONOMY: SELF-ENFORCING CYCLES
Authors: Unkovska Tetiana , Taruta Sergiy , Grydzhuk Dmitry
Published: November 2022

The paper focuses on the acute problems of systemic financial risk in the economy of China posed by the real estate sector. In the event of collapse, the world's second-largest economy of this Asian giant, deeply integrated into the global system, can trigger spillover effects and a new global economic crisis. It is therefore important to deepen understanding of the internal mechanisms of systemic financial risk accumulation in the Chinese economy.  We research the microfinancial roots of systemic financial risk and macroeconomic mechanisms of its accumulation and materialisation after it has reached a critical level. Microfinancial roots of systemic risks are connected with excessive growth of financial leverage. We suggest a mathematical model of the optimal level of financial leverage and its safety threshold for the companies in the real sector including the construction and development sector. On the macro level, the paper presents a comprehensive dynamic scheme of non-linear relationships in the real estate industry, which unwind self-reinforcing cycles and lead to the accumulation of systemic financial risks. The main driving force of these processes is the institutional mechanism that we call collateral accelerator.  Under certain conditions, it plays the role of a powerful internal destabiliser of the economic system and provokes the unwinding of self-reinforcing cycles in the real estate market, the households’ finance, development companies, and the banking system.  The results of the research can help shape the optimal macroprudential regulatory measures to minimise systemic financial risks and ensure financial stability without suppressing economic growth.
EMERGÊNCIA DA PROBLEMÁTICA DA EDUCAÇÃO EM DIREITOS HUMANOS NO ENSINO DE FILOSOFIA
Authors: De Oliveira Joilson Luiz
Published: November 2022

O texto consiste na reflexão sobre o Ensino de Filosofia perante a urgente demanda provocada pela problematização dos Direitos Humanos, tendo em conta que essa temática está presente no currículo no Ensino Médio. Dessa maneira, essa pesquisa bibliográfica traz elementos críticos para pôr em questão a necessidade de repensar a importância da problemática no contexto filosófico, valendo-se da teoria pedagógica de Saviani, entre outros comentadores, bem como de contribuição de Kincheloe sobre os aspectos fundamentais da Teoria Crítica para fundamentar a Educação em Direitos Humanos.
Subjective Improvement of Sleep in Insomnia Patients Treated at a Day Rehabilitation Centre After the Use of EEG Neurofeedback Therapy – a Pilot Study
Authors: Białkowska Joanna , Mroczkowska Dorota , Boraczyński Michał
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Insomnia affects nearly 1/3 of the worldwide population. Electroencephalography neurofeedback (EEG-NFB) is one of the methods used in applied psychophysiology, which can improve nightly sleep scheme.

Research objective: The aim of this pilot study was to assess the relative effect of a 20-day neurorehabilitation intervention based on EEG-NFB therapy in insomnia patients treated at a day rehabilitation centre.

Materials and methods: Seventy-four patients with insomnia: 28 women (mean age ± SD: 67.9 ± 8.84 years, range: 42–83 years) and 46 men (mean age ± SD: 63.0 ± 9.24 years, range: 42-80 years) were subjected to the EEG-NFB training-neurorehabilitation using the C4 protocol: sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) (12-15 Hz)/theta (4-7 Hz). The individual everyday EEG-NFB training consisted of 20, 30-minute sessions. Before and after the training, the data was collected from 12-electrode quantitative EEG (QEEG) tests. In addition, several standardised psychological questionnaires were performed: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

Results: The EEG-NFB therapy reduced anxiety (7.39 ± 1.0 vs. 6.12 ± 0.88 in STAI, p< 0.001) and improved patients' mood (17.6 ± 3.9 vs. 14.65 ± 3.39 in BDI, p< 0.001). During the PSQI test, the time of falling asleep and number of night awakenings were statistically reduced (both p<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in the -SMR amplitude between pre- to post-treatment (9.15 ± 3.11 and 8.62 ± 2.82, respectively, p=0.095).

Conclusions: Due to the subjective improvement of sleep quality, without statistically significant changes in the electrophysiological record (expressed by SMR amplitude), it is advisable to continue research with the use of EEG-NFB therapy.
The effect of Rosa damascenaextract activity on angiotensin converting enzyme and renal functionin Wistar rats induced high diet of sodium
Authors: Rachmasari Novita , Ginting Chrismis Novalinda , Chiuman Linda
Published: November 2022

Background: Hypertension is known as ‘the silent killer’ because it can appear suddenly and cause various complications which eventually results to death. There are several herbal medicines that can use as antihypertension such as Rosa damascene extract. Objective: The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of Rosa damascene extract (RE) to ACE, renal function (urea, creatinine) and renal histopathology. Methods: The subject of research is male Wistar rat with 150-200 gram in weight, divided into five groups, as follow: P0 = control group; P1 = NaCl 8% + RE 500 mg/kgBW; P2 = NaCl 0.35% + RE 500 mg/kgBW; P3 = NaCl 8% and P4 = Nalco 0.35% for 28 days. After 28 days-treatment, rat blood was taken from the heart for analyzing the ACE activity by ELISA method, while uremic, creatinine by spectrophotometer and renal histopatology assessment using hematoxylin eosin stain method. Results: It was found the difference of ACE activity, urea, creatinine serum in Wistar rat which was before administration of sodium diet with p value< 0.05. Rose flower extract (Rosa damascene) has been proved to be able to decrease the activity of ACE, urea, creatinine serum in Wistar rat which was before given Sodiumdiet with value of p < 0.05. Rose flower extract (Rosa damascene) was able to provide a nephron protection effect. Conclusion: Rose flower extract (Rosa damascene) had activity against ACE inhibition, as well as protection of renal function in rats induced by a high sodium diet.
Clinicopathological Patterns and Biochemical Markers in Serum of Uterine Leiomyoma Patients
Authors: Akram Sundas , Akmal Amaila , Ahmad Shaaf , Ahmad Husna , Roohi Nabila
Published: November 2022

Background: Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are exceedingly common reproductive neoplasms with foremost public health impact. A cross-sectional study was performed to systematically investigate the marker enzymes, clinicopathological correlations, and electrolyte profile in myoma
Method: This study enrolled 44 control and 46 leiomyoma subjects, aged 21- 50 years. Anthropometric parameters, detailed history of disease and clinicopathological outcomes were documented via a standardized questionnaire followed by uterine ultrasound investigation. Venous blood samples were taken for the measurement of marker enzymes and serum electrolyte concentration with commercially accessible kits
Results: In the age group between 30-40 years high incidence of myoma (43.5%) was found. Majority of fibroids were observed single (52%) and Intramural uterine fibroids were found more common type (61%) of leiomyomas. Menorrhagia was frequent clinical demonstration with 63% leiomyoma cases. In 26% myoma women positive family history of leiomyomas was also observed. A significant increase in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and body mass index (BMI) while in parity a significant decrease was recorded in leiomyoma patients in comparison with controls. Serum electrolytes investigation revealed a substantial increase in the calcium (Ca2+) as well as chloride (Cl–) concentration and significant drop in potassium (K+) concentration in myoma subjects when compared to the controls. While for serum sodium (Na+) concentration, a non-significant difference was documented between comparable groups. Analysis of marker enzymes manifested a significant increase in the serum concentration of aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) and acid phosphatase (ACP) in fibroid patients in comparison to controls whereas non-significant variations were recorded for serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) concentration.
Conclusion: A reduced serum K+ concentrations and raised Ca2+, Cl–and Na+ levels in the leiomyoma patients illustrate increased estrogen concentration, that may be responsible for fibroid growth and serum concentration of AST, ACP and ALP are sustainable diagnostic markers of uterine fibroids.
Thrips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) Species Infesting Garlic (Batanes Red) in Selected Farms in Batanes, Philippines
Authors: Reyes Cecilia , Copuyoc Maria Katherine
Published: November 2022

The study aimed to determine the species of thrips infesting garlic (Batanes Red) in the Department of Agriculture–Batanes Experiment Station (DA-BES) in Ihubok 1, Basco; DA-BES Dibtung, Radiwan, Ivana; and in the Calderon Farm in Radiwan, Ivana, Batanes. Sampling was done in February 2020. A total of 950 adult female thrips were collected from all study sites. The majority of the thrips were collected from DA-BES Farm in Ihubok 1, Basco with 89.89%, followed by the Calderon Farm in Ridawan, Ivana with 5.16%, and DA-BES Farm in Dibtung, Ridawan, Ivana with 4.95%. Thrips were represented by two terebrantian species, namely: Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thripidae) with 97.37%, Anaphothrips sudanensis Trybom (Thripidae) with 2.32%, and a tubuliferan species Haplothrips gowdeyi (Franklin) (Phlaeothripidae) with 0.31%. T. tabaci was the dominant species in all study sites. A. sudanensis was found in all the study sites but in low number, while H. gowdeyi was present in two DA-BES study sites but absent in the Calderon Farm. This is the first report of A. sudanensis and H. gowdeyi infesting garlic in the Philippines.
Influence of Nisin and Lysozyme on the Shelf Life of Hot-smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during Storage at 4 °C
Authors: Fıçıcılar Bilge Bilgin , Gençcelep Hüseyin
Published: November 2022

Hot-smoked rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fillets with vacuum packaging are an important export source and the manufacturers recommend a shelf life of 21 d at 4 °C. This time is very short in terms of the shelf life of packaged foods. In this study, nisin and lysozyme (0.5 and 1% w/v, respectively) were used in order to prolong the shelf life of hot-smoked rainbow trout by adding them to the brine (8–10 ˚C, 10 h). Five treatment groups were formed, including the control group. Samples (105) were hot-smoked at 72 ˚C and vacuum-packaged. The effect of nisin and lysozyme (0.5 and 1% w/v) on the chemical [(pH, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), peroxide, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), free fatty acids (FFAs)], microbiological [total number of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (TMAB), number of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), total number of coliform bacteria (TCB), total number of psychrophilic bacteria (TPB)], and sensorial properties were investigated during storage at 4 °C for 42 d. TVB-N, TBARS, and FFA values were evaluated. The most favorable results among the treatment groups for the chemical analysis were observed in groups treated with nisin (1 and 0.5%, respectively) followed by lysozyme-treated groups (1 and 0.5%, respectively), and the control group. Nisin and lysozyme showed the most important effect microbiologically and extended the shelf life of the samples from 21 d to 42 d at 4-˚C storage. The sensory analyses suggested that nisin and lysozyme treatments did not have a negative impact on the organoleptic properties of samples. Natural antimicrobials (nisin and lysozyme) reduced the TMAB, TCB, and TPB. As a result, it was determined that nisin and lysozyme can be used to increase the quality characteristics and shelf life of hot-smoked rainbow trout fillets instead of synthetic antioxidants and additives.
Rubiaceae Flora of Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, Isabela, Luzon, Philippines: Species Richness, Distribution, and Conservation Status
Authors: Biag Rachel , Alejandro Grecebio Jonathan
Published: November 2022

The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (NSMNP) in Isabela, Philippines holds the record of being the widest remaining tropical rainforest on the island of Luzon. However, this park remains underexplored in terms of its flora. A few botanical studies have been conducted but were particularly focused on the general floristic diversity of the area. No botanical studies have been done yet concentrated on a particular plant family. Species conservation and protection could be more resounding if attention is given to a particular group of plants like the very diverse Rubiaceae family. Hence, an initial checklist of Rubiaceae species in NSMNP is provided with accounts in their richness, distribution, and conservation status. The botanical exploration was conducted in April–August 2019 in NSMNP, specifically in the coastal areas – namely, Palanan, Divilacan, and Maconacon – and a non-coastal zone, Cabagan. In total, 52 Rubiaceae species were recorded belonging to 23 genera and representing 15 tribes of the family. The number of species constitutes about 9.72% of the total number of species in the country. The most specious among the tribes belong to Psychotrieae (9), followed by Spermacoceae (8), Naucleeae and Urophylleae (6), and Coffeeae (5). Of these species, 31 are Philippine endemic, while two are considered narrow endemic to the province. As regards their conservation status based on the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) list of threatened species, one was assessed as critically endangered (CR) and another one as endangered (EN). Further, two more species were recognized as highly threatened (HT), being CR species, and two other species were assessed as vulnerable (VU) based on the Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Plants and Their Categories found in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No. 2017-11.
Physicochemical, Nutritional Composition, Cooking, and Functional Properties of Newly Introduced Low Land Rice Varieties Grown in Ethiopia
Authors: Abera Agimassie Agazie , Tadesse Eskindir , Abera Bayuh Belay
Published: November 2022

In Ethiopia, the cultivation of lowland rice varieties is recently introduced. However, the physicochemical and functional characteristics of these varieties are not reported. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the physicochemical properties, proximate and mineral compositions, and cooking and functional properties of the six rice varieties (Demozie, Ediget, FOFIFA, Gumara, Hiber, and X-jigna) cultivated in two locations (Fogera and Pawe). Grain length, length-breadth (L/B) ratio, and thousand kernel weights (TKW) were within the ranges 5.16–7.19 mm, 1.81–2.6 mm, and 22.13–29.43 g, respectively. FOFIFA from Pawe was characterized by the highest values for grain length (7.19 mm) and TKW (29.43 g). The crude protein, ash, and fiber contents were within the rages of 5.56–1.02, 0.47–1.58, and 2.16–3.66%, respectively. Varieties from Pawe contained significantly higher protein compared with Fogera. X-jigna from Pawe had the highest amylose content (26.57%) and alkaline spread value (ASV, 7.1), as well as the lowest for gelatinization temperature (64.33 °C) compared to others. The minimum cooking time ranged from 7.67 min for Hiber to 48.0 min for Gumara – both from Pawe. Gruel solid loss, water uptake ratio, and kernel elongation varied at 1.16–2.55, 1.34–1.46, and 1.04–1.17%. The calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and manganese contents were within the ranges of 0.60–19.60, 1.49–3.56, 1.21–9.26, 63.18–120.88, and 1.42–4.02 mg/ 100 g, respectively. Water absorption (WAI) and water solubility (WSI) indices were within the ranges of 6.03–6.20 g/g and 2.49–3.61 g/g, respectively. Gumara and Fogera had the highest (13.91) a* (redness) color value compared to others. All of the quality characteristics considered in this investigation were markedly influenced (p < 0.01) by the variety and growing location. It could be concluded that the use of different rice varieties cultivated at different locations yielded products with significantly different rice quality attributes.
Serum Biochemical Profile of Captive-bred Philippine Crocodiles (Crocodylus mindorensis Schmidt, 1935) Sub-adults
Authors: Ragaza, Janice , Velasquez Stephanie , Asuncion Marian Samantha , Torres Elyssa Marie , Manalo Rainier , Freitag Hendrik
Published: November 2022

The Philippine crocodiles Crocodylus mindorensis Schmidt, 1935 are a critically endangered species that necessitate minimally invasive diagnostic tools for their physiological state and health assessment. In the current study, we determined the reference ranges for the serum biochemistry of male and female captive-bred C. mindorensis sub-adults. We collected blood samples from the post-occipital venous sinus of six male and seven female captive-bred crocodile sub-adults at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center and quantified the serum biochemical values for cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, glucose, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), albumin, total protein, and globulin. We defined reference ranges through the central 95% of the concentration values obtained. The uric acid concentrations were significantly different between male and female C. mindorensis sub-adults. Uric acid levels were higher (P = 0.035) in male sub-adults because of their higher food intake resulting from dominance and aggression during feeding times. Serum biochemical values of C. mindorensis exhibited similarities with and variations from other crocodile species. We briefly discussed the differences with other species and the influence of factors such as field and laboratory methodologies, environmental conditions, nutritional status, and size class.
Citizen Science Reveals the Prevalence of the 2020 Mass Coral Bleaching in One Town
Authors: Licuanan Wilfredo , Mordeno Princess Zyrlyn
Published: November 2022

Mass coral bleaching in recent decades is driven mainly by thermal stress and is of global concern. In mid-2020, the coral reefs of western Luzon, Philippines were exposed to unusually warm waters of up to 4.3 degree-heating weeks. Monitoring by a citizen science (CS) team based in Lian, Batangas showed 9–42% of the average hard coral cover (HCC) in each of six monitoring stations were bleached by July 2020. The HCC in the six stations in October 2020 was not significantly different from the sum of HCC and bleached coral cover in July, but the coral cover was mostly higher in 2019. These results suggest that loss of HCC happened earlier in the bleaching event of 2020, and the bleached corals in July had all recovered by October. The CS monitoring in Lian, Batangas demonstrates that local communities can measure the impact of disturbances like coral bleaching on reefs provided adequate methods and tools are available, and there is support from the government.
Investigation on Criticality and Burnup Performance of Pebble Bed Reactor with Thorium-based Nuclear Fuel
Authors: Zuhair Zuhair , Dwijayanto R. Andika Putra , Suwoto Suwoto , Su’ud Zaki
Published: November 2022

Thorium-based nuclear fuel has become an interesting subject for a variety of research with a wide range of applications. Research focusing on thorium-based fuel is aimed to overcome the scarcity and limitation of natural uranium resources as an alternative nuclear fuel in a thermal reactor. As thorium has no naturally occurring fissile isotope, it requires other fissile isotopes in order to be converted into fissile 233U to produce energy. The isotopes 235U and 2359Pu are two of the few alternatives available as the fissile nuclei for a thorium-fueled reactor. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the criticality and burnup performance of pebble bed reactor using two options of thorium-based fuel–namely, UO2-ThO2 and PuO2-ThO2. The HTR-10 was chosen as the reactor model. A series of criticality calculations with various uranium contents in UO2-ThO2 fuel and various plutonium contents in PuO2-ThO2 fuel was conducted using the Monte Carlo transport code MCNP6 and continuous energy nuclear data library ENDF/B-VII. The calculation result shows that 35% plutonium content in PuO2-ThO2 fuel has comparable criticality with 80% uranium content in UO2-ThO2 fuel. The former is shown to be better to ensure longer reactor operational time. However, that is due to the higher fissile fraction compared to that of the latter fuel. Meanwhile, thorium played little part in prolonging reactor criticality, as 233U production is not particularly significant.
Role of nuclear medicine SPECTCT methods in the diagnosis of Urinary Tract Urothelial Cell Cancer
Authors:   Department of Nuclear Medicine, Sofia Cancer Center, Sofia, Sergieva Sonya , Fakirova Albena ,   Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Ilcheva Boryana ,   Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Dimcheva Milena ,   Department of Nuclear Medicine, Sofia Cancer Center, Sofia, Mangaldzhiev Radoslav ,   Department of Medical Oncology, Sofia Cancer Center, Sofia, Gatsev Ognyan ,   Department of Urology and Nephrology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Petkova Kremena ,   Department of Urology and Nephrology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Saltirov Iliya ,   Department of Urology and Nephrology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: November 2022

Nuclear medicine methods, with subsequent hybrid SPECT-CT images, are highly sensitive and specific visual methods that establish the functional status of the target organs, diagnose and stage pathological secondary lesions with increased mineral activity in bone and joint structures and determine the exact localization, anatomical structure and the corresponding morphological characteristics of the tumors localized in the lower and upper urinary tract. Urothelial carcinomas develop in the process of malignant transformation of cells of the transitional epithelium. Depending on their location, urothelial tumors are divided into those that develop in the lower urinary tract (bladder, urethra) and in the upper urinary tract (ureters and collecting system of both kidneys). Whole-body bone scintigraphy and dynamic nephroscintigraphy with subsequent targeted SPECT-CT studies are of great clinical importance in patients with these oncological localizations for the accurate diagnosis and staging of bone secondary lesions, for visualization of obstructive hydronephrosis and relative renal function, especially in high-risk patients Key words: urothelial carcinomas, SPECT-CT, dynamic nephroscintigraphy, bone scintigraphy
Pendidikan dan Pelatihan PEKERTI-AA di Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon
Authors: Saroyo  , Runtuwene Max R.J. , Lombogia Stanly O.B.
Published: November 2022

In an effort to increase the knowledge and skills as well as a change in the attitude of its lecturers, Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon University, North Sulawesi has carried out activities to Increase Basic Instructional Technique Skills (PEKERTI) and Applied Approach (AA). The activity was carried out through the following stages: Theory of Character: 12-14 June 2019; AA Theory: 17-18 June 2019; Micro Learning Practice: 19 June 2019; Tasks of Pekerti-AA: 20 June - 3 July 2019. i The activity was attended by 35 people for Pekerti and 35 people for AA. The activity material includes standard training materials developed for the strengths of the education and training programs plus some materials related to the basic needs of the institution, such as the use of google classrooms in online learning, kahoot and google forms in evaluation activities. Participant evaluations are based on the results of the pretest-posttest, practice for character, and evaluation of the assignments prepared by the participants. The results of the activity show that there is a change in attitude for a better and an increase in the knowledge and skills of participants in the field of pedagogy and it is hoped that the participants can always develop themselves to the changes that occur in the aspects of the philosophy of pensions and government policies in the field of higher education.
Pembuatan Kompos dari Sampah Organik dengan Pemanfaatan Effective Microorganisme (EM4) di Kelurahan Kiniar Kecamatan Tondano Timur
Authors: Wahyudi Lalu , Umboh Stella D.
Published: November 2022

The main weakness faced by the people of Kiniar Village, East Tondano District, is the lack of knowledge and skills of the community in managing organic waste as a compost base and the use of fermenter technology which can accelerate composting so that it can overcome the amount of organic waste. In order to overcome the weaknesses / problems of the people of Kiniar Village, East Tondano District in making compost from organic waste material and the application of fermenter technology that can help speed up composting, socialization and training were carried out in the Community Partnership Program (PKM) activity, namely making compost from organic waste by utilizing Effective Microorganisms ( EM4). From the pretest value after the measurement, the results showed that the highest understanding of the material was found in the value interval 31-40 with 13 participants (34.21%), while those with the lowest understanding were 7 participants in the 0-10 value interval (18.43%). Based on the results of the post-test analysis, it was found that at the 71-80 value interval, 13 participants received the highest score with a percentage of 34.22% and the lowest was at the 41-50 value interval with 2 participants (5.27%). Seeing the mean value of the percentage of post-test measurements, it can be seen that a significant increase from the pretest score, there are 5 participants who are in the 91-100 value interval (13.15%). The results obtained from the recapitulation of the evaluation of learning topics during the activity showed that there were 18 participants who had a very good understanding of the material which was also marked by very good motivation from the participants.
Perspektif Iman Kristen dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Siahaan Parluhutan
Published: November 2022

Virus Corona baru yang dikenal dengan singkatan Covid-19 atau kadangkala disebut 2019-nCoV, menjadi isu yang paling populer beberapa bulan belakangan ini, yang dikaji baik oleh praktisi kesehatan, pemimpin berbagai organisasi, kaum intelektual, orang dewasa dan anak-anak. Virus ini dianggap sebagai sesuatu yang menakutkan dan mematikan. Akibat virus ini telah terdapat banyak korban meninggal. Virus ini sama sekali tidak memandang ras, status sosial, usia, pendidikan, dan bangsa. Setiap orang menjadi sangat rentan termasuk orang percaya dan bahkan hamba Tuhan sekalipun. Artikel ini memberikan penjelasan yang benar bagaimana manusia seharusnya memandang Covid-19 berdasarkan Perspektif Iman Kristen. Kegiatan webinar dilaksanakan pada hari Sabtu tanggal 30 Mei 2020, jumlah peserta yang mendaftar 106 peserta. Seluruh peserta diberikan sertifikat, diberikan bantuan pulsauntuk dapat bergabung. Hasil menunjukan bahwa pandemi Covid-19 bukanlah hukuman Tuhan atau hasil pekerjaan Tuhan tapi atas izin Tuhan segala Sesuatu terjadi di bumi ini dan bisa jadi ini menjadi sarana Allah untuk mendidik dan mengajar kita agar lebih dekat pada Tuhan.
Gambaran Pengetahuan dan Sikap Tentang Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat pada Tatanan Rumah Tangga dalam Masa Pandemi di Kelurahan Woloan Satu
Authors: Lapong Gloria M. , Adam Hilman , Kolibu Febi
Published: November 2022

In order to operationalize the healthy paradigm, the government seeks to implement a Clean andHealthy Behavior program for health so that people are aware, willing, and able to independentlyactively participate in improving their health status. During the pandemic, health promotion programsfor Clean and Healthy Behavior are very important to implement for the prevention of COVID-19 whichis a disease caused by a new type of Coronavirus, Virus (SARS-Cov2). The purpose of the study was todescribe the description of clean and healthy living behavior in household arrangements during apandemic in Woloan Satu Village. The method is descriptive method. This research was conducted inWoloan Satu Village, West Tomohon District, Tomohon City and the implementation time is AugustOctober 2021. Respondents in this study were the head of the household, Mrs. or Mr. The samplingtechnique is the Purposive Sampling method or non-probability sampling through filling out aquestionnaire. The analysis used univariate analysis. Respondents in this study were 86 respondents,the characteristics of respondents based on age were mostly in the age range of 41-50 years, thedistribution of respondents by sex was 84 respondents were female, the distribution of respondentswith the last education was high school/vocational high school graduates as many as 32 respondents andthe distribution the type of work of the respondents who mostly work as housewives 47 respondents.The results of the research obtained in the Description of Clean and Healthy Life Behavior in HouseholdArrangements during the pandemic in Woloan Satu Village, community knowledge and public attitudesabout PHBS are included in the good category.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Pelayanan Covid-19 di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud Tahun 2021
Authors: Saranaung Apdalah H. , Maramis Franckie R.R , Kolibu Febi K.
Published: November 2022

Hospital services during the COVID-19 pandemic are vulnerable to problems, threats and risks, including the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic situation which must be prepared to face the adaptation of new habits. Hospitals must begin to think about the steps to be taken to provide care to patients with confirmed COVID-19 but at the same time also provide services to general patients with the risk of transmission to a minimum. The purpose of this study was to analyze the implementation of COVID-19 services at the Kab. Kepl. Talaud. This research is analytic in nature using qualitative research methods, this research was carried out in November 2021 – January 2022. The research subjects consisted of 6 people consisting of: Head of the team of health workers who handle COVID-19/DPPJ, doctors, nurses, hospital directors, Head of nursing field. Arrangement of Service Flows related to the implementation of COVID-19 services at Kab. Kepl. Talaud uses the Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), based on observations of standard operating procedure documents (SOPs) that were not found in the Emergency Installation of RSUD Kab.Kepl. Talaud. Fulfillment of facilities, infrastructure and facilities, is still experiencing various obstacles, inadequate advice and infrastructure. Implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting in COVID-19 services, is carried out during the process of providing services to patients. The knowledge and understanding of the team of health workers dealing with COVID-19 towards their duties and responsibilities is good. The commitment and leadership factors for the implementation of COVID-19 services from members of the team of health workers who handle COVID-19 are good, but the commitment from the director is still not visible for some team members, the quantity and quality factors are still not good.
Edukasi Manfaat Penggunaan Krim Tabir Surya dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Krim Pelembab dari Minyak Kelapa
Authors: Jayanti Meilani , Jayanto Imam , Antasionasti Irma
Published: November 2022

Daerah pinggiran pantai termasuk daerah dengan tingkat paparan sinar matahari yang tinggi. Paparan sinar matahari secara terus menerus dalam jangka waktu lama dapat menimbulkan dampak negatif bagi kesehatan. Kurangnya pengetahuan dan perhatian masyarakat terhadap bahaya paparan sinar matahari secara terus menerus dapat meningkatkan resiko gangguan kesehatan kulit. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat, khususnya para ibu mengenai kesehatan dan perawatan diri, maka dilakukan edukasi manfaat penggunaan krim tabir surya dan pelatihan pembuatan krim pelembab oleh tim pengabdian masyarakat Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Kegiatan ini diawali dengan koordinasi, persiapan, penyuluhan tentang kesehatan dan perawatan diri serta pelatihan pembuatan krim pelembab dari minyak kelapa. Dengan demikian, kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat memunculkan kesadaran masyarakat untuk menjaga kesehatan diri dan memberikan keterampilan yang dapat dikembangkan oleh kelompok sasaran untuk meningkatkan perekonomiannya.