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Mathematical Modeling of Agricultural Insurance Pricing in Morocco
Authors: Kouach Yassine , El Attar Abderrahim , El Hachloufi Mostafa
Published: September 2023

The world risks having an imbalance in terms of food security; this is why Morocco started the Moroccan Green Plan strategy in 2008 which aims to develop the agricultural sector. Agricultural insurance is considered among the levers of agricultural development. For this reason, the professionals must attach great importance to the pricing of agricultural insurance which allows the increase in the demand for this type of insurance and consequently the increase in agricultural investment. But, the existing approaches of pricing in agriculture insurance are limited to statistical modelling of the pure premium which consists of the estimation of the distribution assumptions of the yield. In this regard, this article aims to use a mathematical model in the pricing of agricultural insurance, with a view to offering a fair pure premium. The approach of this research seeks to build a powerful mathematical model taking into account the wheat yield growth stages and the weather conditions. The studied model will be used to price yield index insurance for wheat crops. The results showed that the mathematical model provided an adequate approximation of futures losses and the pure premiums expected. Furthermore, that model allows indemnifying the farmers in advance without waiting until the harvest time. This paper helps the insurers to establish an agriculture insurance price when the historical data are not enough to build a frequency-cost model.
Investigating household catastrophic health expenditure and coping mechanisms in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in Enugu, Nigeria: a single center experience
Authors: Arodiwe Ejike , Arodiwe Ijeoma , Okoronkwo Ijeoma , Okoye Julius , Onu Ugochi , Ulasi Ifeoma , Ijoma Chinwuba
Published: September 2023

The methods of financing healthcare expenditure for any country are vital in determining the health status of the country. To meet the rising costs of seeking health care, many poor households in managing chronic disease conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) often resort to coping strategies that are further detrimental to their well-being. CKD is the 12th highest cause of death and 17th highest cause of disability worldwide. This study assessed the incidence of household catastrophic health expenditure and payment coping mechanism of patients with CKD. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 100 patients with various stages of CKD attending the Nephrology clinics of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu, South eastern Nigeria. They were recruited using a systematic sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were collected using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation and interquartile range. Chi-square was used to test for association between payment coping mechanisms used by patients across socioeconomic groups. The study demonstrated uniformly high incidence of catastrophic expenditure for all the respondents both at 10% and 40% threshold (100% and 97%) respectively, with cost of treatment uniformly distributed among the various socioeconomic classes. Most of the patients assessed their treatment by paying out of pocket without reimbursement (88%), with money from personal bank savings being the commonest coping mechanism especially among the poorest Socioeconomic Status (SES) class, and borrowing among the least poor SES class. The study concluded that the prevalence of catastrophic expenditure was very high across all the socioeconomic status. It is recommended that the Nigerian Health Insurance program should be expanded to cover at least dialysis treatment of CKD, if not all aspects of CKD management in order to protect these patients and their household from ill-health mediated catastrophic expenditure.
Exploring adult-onset actinic prurigo in Thailand
Authors: Sangmala Siripan , Wongpraparat Chanisada , Silpa-archa Narumol , Chaiyabutr Chayada
Published: September 2023

Actinic prurigo (AP) is an uncommon photodermatosis. In European and Native American populations, AP is more common in young women and demonstrates clinical improvement or remission in adulthood. The clinical signs of AP differ in Asians because the disorder typically occurs in adults (adult-onset AP) and is clinically persistent. The objective of this study was to investigate the characteristics and outcomes of patients with AP in Thailand. A total of 15 cases with AP were evaluated. All of them were adultonset AP (mean onset age of 45.5 years). Males predominated (66.7%). The majority of them manifested with papules on the face and upper extremities. Mucositis was present in 2 patients. Phototesting revealed that the minimal erythematous dose (MED) for UVA decreased in 3 subjects and the MED for both UVA and UVB decreased in other 3 patients. A photo-provocation test was performed on 9 patients with normal MED, and 5 of them showed positive UVA photo-provocation, while 4 showed positive UVA and UVB photop-rovocation. A systemic immunosuppressant was prescribed in 60% of patients. Median time for clinical improvement was 8.6 months. Complete clinical remission was found in only 3 patients. Adult-onset AP has different clinical features and responds differently to treatment, compared to classical AP.
Conventional medicines used for kidney protection in Bangladesh: a review
Authors: Zishan Shafiul Azam , Uddin Md. Ishtiaque , Naima Jannatul , Ibban Sadab
Published: September 2023

To describe the kidney's response to specific substances, such as dangerous compounds and pharmaceuticals, the term "nephrotoxicity" is employed. When the body is subjected to toxins or medications, nephrotoxicity is among the most prevalent side effects. Numerous medical treatments, including anti-cancer medicines, antibiotics, and some Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), can cause nephrotoxicity. This review discusses a variety of drugs that can preserve the kidneys. The nephroprotective qualities of natural substances, medicinal plants, and dietary components have been examined. Medicinal plant chemicals have a significant role in pharmaceutical research. A wide range of herbs has been shown to have nephroprotective effects. Treatment of renal calculi, prevention of diabetic nephropathy, and reduction in tubular damage were all achieved. Plant-based therapies contain phytochemicals that have nephroprotective properties. Plants with nephroprotective activities have been reported on cisplatin, gentamicin, adriamycin, and urolithiasis, caffeic acid phenethyl ester assists in nephrotoxicity and free radicals radical scavenging activity, which may be utilized to prevent and treat kidney damage. In the end, investigating traditional medicines from Bangladesh that contain kidney-protecting plants is an intriguing new avenue of inquiry that could lead to effective new therapies for renal illnesses. Maintaining kidney health and enhancing the lives of countless people is only possible with further investigation into the beneficial effects of plants on renal function. However, it is crucial to find a middle ground between ancient practices and evidence-based modern medicine, stressing the importance of making educated decisions and following expert guidance to guarantee uncompromised kidney health.
A hospital-based study on the burden of hyponatraemia, risk factors and outcomes in neonates admitted to intensive care unit
Authors: Chanana Surbhi , Khan Sana Salim , Farooq Ishaq , Kaifi Siddiqui
Published: September 2023

Background:

Hyponatraemia occurs frequently in newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, risk factors and outcomes (with respect to survival/neurological sequelae) of hyponatremia in neonates admitted to NICU.

Results:

In this study 384 neonates were studied, of which 324 neonates were admitted on day 1 of life, while 60 were transferred subsequently into NICU when indicated. Hyponatraemia was observed in 154 (36.9%) and hypernatraemia in 16 (3.8%) neonates. Logistic regression showed that pre-maturity (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.918, P = 0.005) and Apgar score <7 at 5 min (aOR = 2.867, P = 0.001) were statistically significant risk factors for the development of hyponatraemia. One hndred and forty seven neonates died; 17 were discharged against medical advice (DAMA). Hyponatraemia was present in 41.5% of neonates who died compared to 38.6% who survived (P = 0.82). Neurological abnormality was seen in 13/220 neonates who had survived and were followed-up for outcomes. Of these, 6 had hyponatraemia and 1 had hypernatraemia.

Conclusions:

Hyponatraemia is common in sick newborns in NICU. Pre-maturity and Apgar score <7 at 5 min are significant risk factors for hyponatraemia.
A cross-sectional study of lipid profile among school-going children with subclinical hypothyroidism in rural Telangana
Authors: Challa Chaitanya , Subramanian Preethi , Chitgupikar Sudharshan Raj
Published: September 2023

Background:

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined as serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration above the statistically defined upper limit of the reference range and serum-free thyroxine (fT4) concentration within its reference range. The correlation of higher levels of TSH and dyslipidaemia in children is controversial. This study was done among school children to document the prevalence of SCH and to investigate the association between the lipid profile and TSH in children with SCH.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study among 982 school-going children (6-12 years) was conducted and 91 children with SCH were included. Their weight, height, body mass index (BMI), fasting lipid profile (serum total cholesterol [TC], triglycerides [TG] and high-density lipoprotein [HDL]) were converted to z scores and compared with the reference population data.

Results:

The prevalence of SCH was 11%. Mean TC, TG and HDL levels (mg/dL) were 169 ± 8.8, 66.4 ± 7.7 and 40.5 ± 4.1, respectively. The mean HDL value in the study population was significantly lower, whereas the mean TC levels were significantly higher than the population mean. There was no correlation between TC z scores and TSH (ρ = 0.071) and HDL z scores and TSH (ρ = −0.01371). Multiple linear regression showed a statistically significant association between TSH and HDL z scores (P = 0.006) and TSH and TC z scores (P = 0.008) after adjusting for age and BMI z scores.

Conclusions:

Children with SCH have an abnormal lipid profile. There is association between TSH and dyslipidaemia (decreased HDL and increased TC) in SCH.
Diabetes self-management education
Authors: OJO Ibironke Cecilia , OJO Elizabeth Olufunmilayo , OLUBIYI Simeo Kayode
Published: September 2023

Diabetes mellitus has spread throughout many nations of the world and is now a serious threat. A lack of patient self-management has been linked to this drain on global health. The consequences of diabetic patients' poor self-management have increased a variety of complications and lengthened hospital stays. Poor information and skill acquisition have been linked to poor self-management. Participating in a co-operative approach known as diabetes self-management education will help diabetes patients who want to successfully self-manage their condition and any associated conditions. Information is one of the most important components of a diabetes management strategy. In conclusion, numerous studies have shown that patients with diabetes have poor self-management skills and knowledge in all areas, making training in diabetes self-management necessary to minimize the complications that may result from diabetes mellitus among the patients. This review discussed the severity of diabetes mellitus, diabetes self-management, and the benefits and challenges of diabetes self-management, which may aid individuals in understanding the significance of diabetes self-management and how it relates to diabetes self-care.
The impact of nurses' organizational commitment on their perceptions of the work environment
Authors: ZUO Pengxiang , LU Cengceng , ZHOU Jing , HOU Ming , JIAO Xiaohui
Published: September 2023

Objective:

The objective is to assess the direct and indirect effects of nurses' organizational commitment (OC) on their work environment perceptions (WEP) and the role of the psychological contract (PC).

Methods:

A cross-sectional quantitative study of 3047 registered nurses in four Chinese hospitals was conducted. The Essentials of Magnetism II (Chinese version), OC, and PC scales were used in the study, and the structural equation modeling was used to assess the connections among variables.

Results:

The results showed that OC was positively correlated with WEP (r = 0.561, P < 0.001), and PC was negatively correlated with the WEP (r = −0.717, P < 0.001), and OC (r = −0.739, P < 0.001). Nurses' PC played a strong mediating role between OC and WEP, accounting for 87.64% of the total effect. Besides, PC played an important role in creating a healthy work environment.

Conclusions:

The exploration of the relationships among WEP, PC, and OC provides new insights for hospital managers to build a better work environment for nurses, which is conducive to maintaining a stable nurse team and providing high-quality nursing services for patients.
Training needs in intravenous infusion care for children in China
Authors: LI Jingjing , FANG Jiaxin , HAN Liu , YANG Junhan , FAN Xueyan , ZHANG Dahua
Published: September 2023

Aim:

This study aims to evaluate demands for general and pharmacological knowledge and training related to intravenous (IV) therapy among pediatric nurses.

Materials and Methods:

This multicentric cross-sectional study involved 12,707 pediatric nurses from 100 hospitals in China. A questionnaire was used to assess information about IV drug administration training received, and the demands for pharmacology-related knowledge, and corresponding methods of acquisition. A generalized linear model using Logit link function was employed to assess relationships between factors and multivariate analysis was conducted.

Results:

More than 99% of participants showed their training demands for IV therapy training. Pediatric nurses' demands and methods for acquiring IV therapy knowledge and the knowledge related to IV therapy pharmacology have significant differences in social demographic factors, previous knowledge, whether they have received training or not, and other factors (all P < 0.05). Received a needlestick injury in the past month (P = 0.007) and knowledge acquired through in-hospital or out-of-hospital training (P = 0.039) were factors that reduced the demands for methods to acquire further pharmacology-related knowledge of IV therapy. Working in internal medicine (P = 0.025) and not having experienced a needlestick injury in the past year (P = 0.007) reduced the demands for IV therapy knowledge. Attended hospital (P = 0.007) or departmental meetings (P = 0.009), being pediatric primary nurses (P = 0.044), and studied special IV guidelines (P = 0.006) reduced the desire for methods to acquire IV therapy knowledge.

Conclusion:

There was a high demand for greater general and pharmacological knowledge related to IV therapy among pediatric nurses. Resources should be coordinated to provide ongoing training to nurses to improve the quality of IV care.
Comparative Evaluation of Aloe vera, Curcumin, and Lycopene in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Nigam Satyaprakash , Saxena Rupal , Singh Sabhrant , Jain Ruchi , Thomas Shaji
Published: September 2023

Background:

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant disorder characterized by fibrosis of the oral mucosa. Various treatment modalities, including conventional interventions and natural products, have been explored for managing OSMF. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of Aloe vera, curcumin, and conventional intervention in Grade II OSMF patients.

Materials and Methods:

A randomized controlled trial was conducted with a total of 120 Grade II OSMF patients. They were randomly assigned to three treatment groups: A. vera group (n = 40), curcumin group (n = 40), and lycopene intervention group (n = 40). The primary outcomes assessed were mouth opening, symptom relief, and improvement in quality of life. Baseline measurements were recorded, and the interventions were administered for 12 weeks. Follow-up assessments were conducted at the end of the intervention period. SPSS 25.0 was used for data analysis.

Results:

All three treatment groups showed significant improvements in mouth opening and symptom relief. The lycopene group exhibited the highest mean increase in mouth opening, though not significant. There were no significant differences among the groups in terms of symptom relief. The interventions were generally well-tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported.

Conclusion:

The findings of this study suggest that A. vera, curcumin, and conventional intervention are effective in improving the primary outcomes in Grade II OSMF patients. Both curcumin and A. vera showed promising results in terms of mouth opening and reduction in fibrotic bands. These natural products can be considered adjunctive therapies to conventional interventions for managing Grade II OSMF. Further research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods is warranted to confirm these findings and optimize the treatment approach for OSMF.
Predictive Risk Factor Analysis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis among Gond Tribes of Central India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Nigam Satyaprakash , Saxena Rupal , Singh Sabhrant , Jain Ruchi , Thomas Shaji
Published: September 2023

Introduction:

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant disorder characterized by fibrotic changes in the oral mucosa. It is a significant public health concern, particularly among certain ethnic populations. The Gond tribes of Central India represent one such population, and the prevalence and risk factors associated with OSMF among them remain largely unexplored. This study aims to conduct a predictive risk factor analysis to identify the factors associated with OSMF among the Gond tribes and provide insights into the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease within this specific population.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among the Gond tribal population of Central India. A total of 800 participants were included in the study. Oral examinations were conducted by trained researchers to assess the presence of OSMF and other oral health conditions. Demographic and socioeconomic data were collected, including age, gender, education level, occupation, and household income. Lifestyle factors such as tobacco and betel nut chewing, alcohol consumption, and oral hygiene practices were assessed through structured questionnaires. Dietary patterns and nutritional status were evaluated, and oral health-related factors such as dental caries, periodontal health, and other oral lesions were examined. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors associated with OSMF among the Gond tribes.

Results:

The prevalence of OSMF among the Gond tribes was 12.5%. Demographic analysis revealed a balanced representation of genders, with a range of age groups included. Lifestyle factors such as tobacco and betel nut chewing were prevalent among the Gond tribes, with a significant proportion of participants reporting regular use of these substances. Poor oral hygiene practices and undernutrition were also identified as risk factors. Dietary patterns showed a high consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods and a relatively low intake of fruits and vegetables in addition to OSMF.

Conclusion:

This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence and risk factors associated with OSMF among the Gond tribes of Central India. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions addressing tobacco and betel nut chewing, poor oral hygiene practices, advanced age, low education level, and undernutrition within this population. Comprehensive oral health promotion programs, including tobacco cessation initiatives, oral hygiene education, nutritional interventions, and improved access to dental care, are crucial for reducing the prevalence of OSMF and improving oral health outcomes among the Gond tribes. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to further elucidate the causal relationships and long-term impact of these risk factors on the development and progression of OSMF within the Gond tribal population.
Standardizing Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging using Generative Adversarial Networks: A Multisite Study Approach
Authors: Kulkarni Chaitanya , Dinesh M. S. , Dekker Andre , Wee Leonard
Published: September 2023

Background:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) intensities vary across sites due to differences in acquisition protocols and hardware. Resolution also differs across centers. This hampers developing multisite deep learning models on MRI data.

Objective:

To standardize MRI intensities and resolution to enable multisite deep learning.

Materials and Methods:

T2-weighted brain MRI from 500 subjects across sites were split into training, validation and test sets. A generative adversarial network (GAN) model was developed to convert 64x64 low-resolution inputs to 256x256 standardized outputs. Preprocessing involved skull stripping, interpolation and intensity scaling. The generator used convolutional layers and residual blocks. Discriminator classified real/fake images. VGG perceptual loss was incorporated along with MSE and adversarial losses.

Results:

The GAN model achieved a structural similarity index of 0.9937 and feature similarity of 0.00122 versus ground truth. Intensity distribution was retained. The proposed pipeline reduced interpolation noise by 94% in extracted features.

Conclusion:

The proposed GAN pipeline can effectively standardize multisite brain MRI for intensity and resolution. By enabling multi-center data harmonization, this approach facilitates developing deep learning models through federated learning on MRI big data.
Testicular tumours in children: a single-centre experience
Authors: Ali Sajid , Latif Tariq , Sheikh Muhammad Ali , Perveen Shazia , Bilal Muhammad , Sarwar Albash
Published: September 2023

Introduction:

Testicular tumours in childhood have diverse characteristics for different age ranges. This study aimed to describe the pattern, presentation and outcomes of primary testicular tumours in a paediatric population.

Methods:

A retrospective study was conducted from January 2010 to December 2020 on children (≤18 years) with a diagnosis of primary testicular tumour. Baseline demographics, clinical characteristics, pathology, treatment and outcomes of these patients were analysed. The data were entered into IBM SPSS Statistics version 20.0. Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were applied to find the statistical significance, which was set at P value ≤ 0.05.

Results:

The study included 115 males, with 85 (73.9%) patients in the prepubertal age range with a mean age of 2.53 ± 2.06 years and 30 (26.1%) patients in the postpubertal group with a mean age of 15.73 ± 1.25 years. Yolk sac tumour was the most common (62.6%) histological subtype. Majority (46.1%) of patients had stage I disease on presentation, while 29.6% had stage IV disease. All patients underwent upfront high inguinal radical orchiectomy, which was followed by platinum-based adjuvant chemotherapy in 67% of the patients. The five-year event-free survival and overall survival for all patients were 75% and 91%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Primary testicular tumours follow a bimodal age distribution pattern. Majority of patients can be cured with platinum-based chemotherapy despite having advanced disease at presentation.
Ideals with approximate unit in semicrossed products
Authors: Magiatis Charalampos
Published: September 2023

We characterize the ideals of the semicrossed product$C_0(X)\times _\phi {\mathbb Z}_+$, associated with suitable sequences of closed subsets ofX, with left (resp. right) approximate unit. As a consequence, we obtain a complete characterization of ideals with left (resp. right) approximate unit under the assumptions thatXis metrizable and the dynamical system$(X,\phi )$contains no periodic points.
Named Entities in Modernist Literary Texts
Authors: Žejn Andrejka , Šorli Mojca
Published: September 2023

This paper is a follow-up and elaboration of the paper published in the JTDH 2022 Conference Proceedings on manual semantic annotation of named entities based on a proposed set of annotations for a corpus of modernist literary texts. We first briefly describe the corpus and introduce the annotation scheme, then focus on the results of additional analyses, and conclude with further challenges and issues we identified with respect to established NER systems and practices of related projects. Overall, we identify several categories of proper names, foreign language elements, and bibliographic citations, but focus here on the challenges of annotating names of literary characters and place names, and provide examples of the results of preliminary analyses of these entities in the corpus.
Les traduccions alemanyes de literatura catalana
Authors: Robles i Sabater Ferran
Published: September 2023

The last two decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in the number of German translations of Catalan literature. The recent publication of F. Robles’s Bibliografia de la literatura catalana en versió alemanya – narrativa, poesia, teatre (2005), which revises and updates all previous bibliographic collections, reopens the debate about the actual importance of the Catalan culture in Europe and aims at a commonly forgotten issue such as the literary relations between Catalonia and the surrounding countries. A brief historical description of Catalan literature translations into German will help determine the facts which have delayed, prevented or facilitated a fluent intercourse between both cultures and answer basic questions such as: When did the first German version of a Catalan text appear? Which authors, works or genres are the most appreciated by German readers? And, in particular, how have the political and social changes of the last decades influenced the relations between the Hispanic and German speaking territories?
Coromines, colós de l'etimologia
Authors: Veny Joan
Published: September 2023

This article emphasizes the contribution of Joan Coromines to the Catalan and Romance dialectology. The foundations of his etymology are documentation, dialectal information and data of all Romance languages. Coromines, apart from enriching the Catalan lexicon with new lexical items, has made a lot of new contributions in the field of research on substratum, arabisms, hellenisms and on catalanisms in Spanish.Keywords: Romance linguistics, etymology, lexicography, dialectology.
The effectiveness of EFL course materials developed on the grounds of critical language pedagogy and the pluriliteracies teaching for deeper learning approach
Authors: Muszyńska Barbara , Gómez-Parra María-Elena ,   University of Cordoba
Published: September 2023

A review of literature that underpinned the theoretical framework for materials design presented in this study contributed to the development of English language course through the lens of Critical Language Pedagogy (CLP) and the Pluriliteracies Teaching for Deeper Learning approach (PTDL). The purpose of the study was to gain initial knowledge on the effectiveness of such an approach for materials design, which could provide the basis for further questions related to the actualized learning potential of educational materials. With this purpose in mind, an interpretive content analysis of the Scenario-based Assessment for Learning Experiences questionnaires was conducted upon the course completion with university students from Spain and Poland. The obtained results suggest that educational materials prepared on the grounds of CLP and PTDL have the potential to support language learning in linguistically diverse educational contexts and can be characterized by their actualized learning potential. It is noteworthy that 30% of participants reported that the experience of working with the course led to personal growth and development. Nonetheless, as this research shows, such a process requires a change in the role of the teacher and a shift in the perception of learning goals in favor of the contextualization of learning materials, which is what future research should further examine.
Importancia y probabilidad de uso del e-commerce en PyMES
Authors: Benítez Salinas Denia
Published: September 2023

La pandemia del Covid-19 ha acelerado el ingreso de consumidores al comercio electrónico (e-commerce), lo cual ha llegado a ser una oportunidad para expandir el mercado de las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PyMES). La presente investigación fue de carácter no experimental, de tipo descriptivo-correlacional con diseño transversal. Los principales hallazgos revelan que a medida que aumenta la edad de los empresarios, la importancia del e-commerce disminuye. Además, a medida que aumenta la edad de los empresarios es menos probable que hagan uso del e-commerce en sus PyMES. Concluyendo que los empresarios que le dan más importancia al e-commerce, es más probable que implementen este modelo de negocio online en sus PyMES.
estrategias neurodidácticas para aprender a aprender
Authors: Sánchez Tallabas Norma Edith , Valadez Mena Verónica , Luna García Mirna del Rosario , Valadez Mena María Elena
Published: September 2023

Esta investigación es de corte cuantitativo desarrollada en grupos de cuarto grado de primaria de Torreón, Coahuila, en la cual se detectó que las estrategias neurodidácticas intrapersonales son las que más oportunidad brindan al aprendiz de establecer sus objetivos, procedimientos y métodos en cuanto a su aprendizaje, en un ambiente donde puede expresar sus emociones libremente y fortalecer su habilidad tanto para escuchar y comprender a otros como para reflexionar acerca de lo que ha aprendido; es decir, reconoce, contrasta y analiza qué sabe y qué ha sido relevante para él, además utiliza su acervo de estrategias respecto a su efectividad para ampliar sus saberes.
PRAVNI OKVIR ZAŠTITE OD VISOKOTEHNOLOŠKOG KRIMINALA U BOSNI I HERCEGOVINI – analiza strateških ciljeva i mogućnost usklađivanja sa evropskom strategijom sajber bezbednosti
Authors:   PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Security Studies University of Belgrade, Đukić Petar
Published: September 2023

The topic of this paper is the legal framework for protection against high-tech crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an analysis of strategic goals and the possibility of alignment with the EU Cyber Security Strategy for the Digital Decade, which was adopted the year before last. The paper provides a conceptual definition of high-tech crime and cyber security, as well as their basic characteristics. Then, in brief, the legal framework of protection against high-tech crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina was analyzed. When it comes to the EU Cyber Security Strategy for the Digital Decade, the most significant parts of it are interpreted in the continuation of the work, especially those that could have application significance for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Based on the above, appropriate recommendations were given in the final deliberations for the improvement of the legal and strategic framework of cyber security in BiH.
SPORNA PITANJA U PRIMENI PROCESNE I ZAŠTITNE MERE ZABRANA PRISTUPA OŠTEĆENOM, OBJEKTU ILI MESTU IZVRŠENJA PREKRŠAJA
Authors:   Judge of the Misdemeanor Court in Šabac, Jeličić Mladen
Published: September 2023

The author deals with the analysis of the effectiveness of the protection of the injured party in misdemeanor procedure. It was pointed out that it is realized in two ways, through a procedural measure prohibiting access to the injured party, object or place of misdemeanor, which is imposed during the misdemeanor procedure and can last until its final conclusion and by imposing a protective measure of the same name as a misdemeanor sanction. The analysis of the mentioned measures was performed and numerous omissions in the legal text were pointed out, which deprive the protection of the injured party in the misdemeanor procedure of the real effect. Finally, possible solutions to the indicated problems are offered and suggestions de lege ferenda are given, which can contribute to the protection of the injured party through adequate legal changes to really fulfill its function.
SUICIDALNOST OSUĐENIH U ZATVORU – FAKTORI RIZIKA I TEORIJSKI MODELI
Authors:   University of Belgrade Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Bogetić Dragica ,   University of Belgrade Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Petrović Vera
Published: September 2023

Suicide in prison represents one of the leading causes of death among inmates, with a rate two to nine times higher than in the general population. This is a multidimensional problem that requires systematically established preventive responses and dedication to preventive activities at different levels. Since many risk factors of socio-demographic, psychosocial, institutional, psychiatric, and criminological nature can precede the act of committing suicide, this phenomenon can be understood through an integrative approach through, existing theoretical models covering three domains: the penological domain, through the “Deprivation Model”, “Importation Model”, and Combined Model; the sociological domain, through the application of Durkheim’s model of suicidality to the prison context; and the psychological domain, through Interpersonal Theory, Theory of Stress, and Theory of Reactive Aggressiveness. The aim of this paper is to review the scope of the problem of suicide among inmates by linking risk factors to different theoretical models that explain the etiology of suicide in prison. The paper uses analysis and synthesis of theoretical and empirical findings through the study of relevant literature from different scientific data sources
The Effect of Fear of Missing Out on Buying and Post-Purchasing Behaviour toward Indonesia’s Generation Z Online Shoppers (Case study: E-Commerce Indonesia)
Authors:   Master of Business and Administration Program, School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung – Jakarta Campus, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia, Nasr Sumayyah Amalina , Sunitiyoso Yos ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung – Jakarta Campus, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia, Suhaimi Hasnul ,   IPMI International Business School, Jakarta 12750, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

Some things related to a person’s behaviour and preferences will be linked to his behaviour as a consumer. Technological improvements in this era, such as the internet and social media spread, have become an addiction and formed an understanding that social life is needed. However, unfortunately, what is produced on social media does not all have good results. One of them is the phenomenon of FoMO or Fear of Missing Out. This study aims to get a picture of Consumer Buying and Post-Purchase Behaviour, which in this case is Generation Z shoppers on E-Commerce, as the impact of the FoMO phenomenon. This study uses 14 variables in it, namely social self-efficacy, consumer susceptibility to interpersonal influence, social media addiction, social media self-control failure, novelty seeking, self-esteem, FoMO, the theory of planned behaviour, purchase intention, buying behaviour, and post-purchasing behaviour. The methodology is quantitative research, with the analysis method used being PLS-SEM with SmartPLS 4.0. Data analysis shows that all indicators and variables are valid and reliable. The prediction accuracy of the existing models is also good. Based on the survey data, most respondents feel that FoMO has affected their lives, with a score of 5-6 on a Likert scale of 6, indicating a high effect. Also, based on the analyzed data from questionnaire responses, four paths have the most substantial influence, buying behaviour towards post-purchasing behaviour, fear of missing out on subjective norms, purchase intention on buying behavior, and consumer susceptibility to interpersonal influence on FoMO.
Analysis of Old Proof of Rights Holders According to Government Regulation Number 18 of 2021
Authors:   Faculty of Law Madura University, Wahyono Sapto , Sumriyah Sumriyah ,   Faculty of Law Trunojoyo University, Khofifah Linda Uril ,   Faculty of Law Trunojoyo University
Published: September 2023

In the ownership of land rights for holders of old title evidence, it is regulated in Government Regulation Number 18 of 2021 concerning Management Rights, Land Rights, Flats Units and Land Registration. PP No. 18 of 2021 explains that holders of proof of old rights are required to register evidence to obtain a certificate within a maximum period of 5 (five) years from the enactment of the PP. Seeing the existence of this PP, the government indirectly forced the public to register land in order to avoid overlapping evidence in land issues. Normative legal research uses a conceptual approach through analysis of regulations and theories that aim to explain the legal consequences for holders of evidence of old rights who do not register their evidence within the specified timeframe. The result is that the holder of evidence of old rights is in the form of evidence of former western rights which have been declared invalid and have become state-owned land since the enactment of PP No. 18 of 2021, registration can be done through a statement of physical possession. Meanwhile, evidence of former customary property owned by individuals is required to be registered within a maximum period of 5 (five) years. If registration is not carried out, then the former customary land can be concluded as state property and the evidence owned is invalid and only serves as a guide in the framework of land registration. However, the results have not yet explained in detail whether the holder of the old title still has the right to register the land after not registering it after a specified period of time.
Challenges of ICT Integration in the Teaching of Business Statistics in Cross River State's Colleges of Education and Polytechnics
Authors:   Department of Vocational Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, Bepeh Undie, Stephen , Ihekaugwu Otum, Nneka ,   Department of Vocational Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, Patrick Etim Oche ,   Department of Vocational Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, Achar Nyiam Peter ,   Department of Vocational Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Published: September 2023

This study's primary goal was to investigate the obstacles that stand in the way of ICT inclusion in the teaching of business statistics in colleges of education and polytechnic in Cross River State. The pertinent literature was examined. This study used a survey research approach, with 93 participants, including 63 male and 40 female business educators. The researchers used no representative group in this research as all of the participants were sufficient in size to be invested in their entirety. The necessary data were gathered using one study instrument known as the "Challenges of ICT Integration and Teaching of Business Statistics Questionnaire". Three experts—one in measurement and assessment and two in business statistics—validated the questionnaires. Cronbach Alpha statistics were used to test its reliability, and the results showed that the instrument had a reliability index of 0.84 and 0.81, respectively. Mean statistics were utilized to analyze the data collected following the distribution of the questionnaires, and an independent t-test was employed to assess the hypotheses at the.05 level of significance. The study's analysis of the data revealed no statistically significant differences between male and female business educators in their mean ratings of teacher-level and institutional-level impediments to ICT integration in the teaching of business statistics. In light of its discoveries, the investigation recommends the following: Business educators should encourage training on digital tools pertinent to the teaching of business statistics. Educational leaders should promote the incorporation of electronic devices in teaching, by allocating enough funds for the purchase and upkeep of ICTs and other resources that support their use.
The Impact of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Innovation Speed and Quality: The Mediating Role of Strategic Flexibility
Authors:   DBA Program Faculty of Business - Ain Shams University, Youssef Mohamed Mohamed Abdelaziz
Published: September 2023

In a highly dynamic and competitive environment, organizations must continuously and rapidly improve their innovation performance to remain competitive and sustainable in the market. Drawing on principles of the upper echelons theory and dynamic capability view of organization, this study aims to examine the mediating role of strategic flexibility in the relationship between entrepreneurial leadership and innovation speed and quality. Questionnaire was designed to data collection from a quota sample of (283) leaders and managers at branches of the most two huge Egyptian banks represent public and private sectors (NBE and CIB). Data analysis was conducted through a two-stage structural equation modeling technique by AMOS. At the first stage, the measurement model was examined for construct validity and reliability, whereas at the second stage, the structural model was run for testing the research hypotheses. The empirical results show that entrepreneurial leadership and strategic flexibility positively and significantly affect both innovation speed and quality. Furthermore, strategic flexibility partially mediates positively the relationships between entrepreneurial leadership and innovation speed and quality. This research proposes guidelines for managers to help enhance organizational innovation through dynamic and strategic flexibility in emerging economies such as Egypt.
The Impact of Performance Appraisal on Employee Turnover on the Medical Field in Egypt
Authors:   DBA Program Faculty of Business - Ain Shams University, Youssef Mohamed Mohamed Abdelaziz
Published: September 2023

One of my principal concerns when I got advanced and turned into a director liable for overseeing and managing 9 subordinates is how to deal with these individuals really and productively and with regards to examination, reasonably and solidly evaluate their work and endeavors, yet the story doesn't go consistently that way. "You are a chief, you know how to pass judgment on your kin", that was my chief response when I asked him how I might lead the exhibition evaluation for my group, I got stunned and featured on the examination structures attempting to reasonably disclose the critical components of this examination and afterward direct the meeting. In this examination I attempted to sort out the genuine terrible practices and disadvantages of not being adequately qualified to assess your group and consequently the perils that will be affected on the exhibition the board cycle which will be expired prompting higher paces of worker turnover.
Psychological and pedagogical features of distance learning at a university
Authors: Lovpache F. G. , Pafifova B. K.
Published: September 2023

The article discusses psychological and pedagogical features of distance learning at a university, as well as trends and problems of organizing the educational process in the context of counteracting coronavirus infection in Russian universities. The urgency of the problem is argued by the fact that at present distance learning has become the most demanded and promising form of education. Special attention is paid to the introduction of distance learning technologies, where online learning is considered as an integral part of a harmonious education system, characterized by a number of features. As part of the research the following tasks have been solved: the problems caused by the distance learning mode have been set; data have been analyzed and an algorithm for solving problems have been defined, and recommendations aimed at creating psychologically comfortable conditions for students in the framework of distance learning have been developed; an algorithm aimed at identifying and studying the psychological difficulties arising in the process of distance learning has been formed.

The research methodology was based on the use of a questionnaire, the purpose of which was to identify and study psychological problems arising in the process of distance learning. It has been concluded that the majority of students wish to continue their education in the traditional familiar form, which is more effective in perceiving information, mastering the material and developing the necessary skills and abilities.

Also, the authors have proposed recommendations for teachers and students aimed at reducing discomfort during classes in an online format.
ANALYSIS OF ONLINE LEARNING MEDIA ON PJOK LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Abdullah Dahlan , Dewi Komang Ayu Krisna , Sembiring Darmawanta , SY Nursyamsi , Hita I Putu Agus Dharma
Published: September 2023

Learning outcomes are a reference to see whether the learning process is going well or not. Whether or not learning outcomes are influenced by various factors, one of which is the learning media used. This study aims to determine the effect of Google Classroom learning media on PJOK learning outcomes. This research is an experimental research. This research was conducted at TP 45 State Vocational Schools from November 2021 to December 2021. The sample in this study were all students of TP 45 State Vocational Schools class XP1 and XP2 for the academic year 2021/2022 even semester, a total of 70 people. The results in this study are that there is no influence from Google Classroom learning media on PJOK learning outcomes
Antimicrobial peptides: Design, chemical synthesis, activity evaluation, and application
Authors: Yang Hongyan , Wang Lan , Du Heng , Zhao Dongxin , Liu Chuang , Lu Kui
Published: September 2023

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are active short peptides that exist in microorganisms, insects, amphibians, plants, and mammals. Some naturally occurring AMPs have low antimicrobial activity, high haemolysis, potential toxicity toward mammalian cells, and high susceptibility to proteolytic degradation, which limit their practical application. In recent years, many efforts have been made to design and modify AMPs to improve their properties. The present review focuses on site-directed mutation, truncation, hybridisation, capping, and cyclisation of AMPs. The review further introduces the application of solid-phase peptide synthesis technology for AMPs, and summarises the methods for evaluating the antimicrobial activity of AMPs. The in-depth research on AMPs is expected to play an essential role in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry, food industry, and medicine.