bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
About the Problem of Gorky’s Soul
Authors:   Kyungpook National University, Kang Eun Lee
Published: March 2023

The article explores the question of the soul of M. Gorky, which for a long time was regarded as a problem about the two souls of the writer. The concept of “two souls”, modern variants of the formulation of this problem and their criticism are investigated. The concept of “two souls” of M. Gorky has been used so far in a fruitful and attractive way to clarify the creative secrets of the writer. But as every writer has one soul, probably Gorky also has one single soul. Although it is difficult to draw a true spiritual image of Gorky, it is not worth defending the scheme of contradiction, i.e. the thesis of two or three souls, but it is necessary to try to explore the true spiritual face of Gorky through the concepts of disagreement and contradictions. This is an actual scientific task in modern studies about M. Gorky and his works.
Performances of Works by Maxim Gorky in the Italian Theaters
Authors:   Cultural Association “Maksim Gor’kij” of the city of Naples, Vladimir Marino Antonio
Published: March 2023

The 1947 stage of the “Slums” by Gorki at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan played an important role for the destiny of the theatre. The play has had a great value because it marked the birth of 1st Italian public theatre. These were difficult times after the 2nd World War and fascism. It’s significant that the founders of the theatre chose as the first drama work “The Slums” because it had to represent the core of all future drama activity of the theatre. The research materials are the documents found in the archive of the Piccolo Teatro in Milan: critical reviews, opinions, essays, photos of the 1947 staging “Slums”, and opinions on the staging of director Giorgio Strehler. From critical reviews and the reaction of the public we can perceive Gorki novelty and the need of his drama for our contemporary word.
Maхim Gorky and Moscow Art Theatre. Cordial Agreement or Complex Relations?
Authors:   Sorbonne University/CNRS, Аutant-Мathieu Marie-Christine
Published: March 2023

Gorky began as a playwright for the Moscow Art Theatre (MAT) and was staged in parallel with Chekhov. Thus, the two MAT directors, Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko, were confronted with two playwriters they appreciated but whose modes of writing diverged. I study the way in which Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko in their biographies written in Soviet period, 1926 for My Life in Art and 1936 for My Life in the Russian Theatre, rewrote and embellished their relations with a writer who created difficulties, for his political commitment and for interpretation of his plays. From the middle of the 1920s, Gorky became a defender of the MAT and consequently, the two directors gummed their politico-esthetics divergences and sought to reconcile themselves with Gorky.
The Image of the Home in Gorky’s Artistic World (Based on the Works of the 1910s)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Vasilieva Inna V.
Published: March 2023

A key and conceptually important problem in the work of the majority of Russian writers has been the concept of “home” for many years. This image occupies a significant place in the literary process of the beginning of the 20th century, embodying a complex, multifaceted phenomenon, originating in the oral folk tradition. “Home” as a concept contains two most important aspects: the material (the structure and its content) and the spiritual (moral foundations and traditions). The presented article focuses on the features of perception of the image of the home in the works of A.M. Gorky in the 1910s. It is the artistic phenomenon, preserving the cultural traditions in itself, which determines and shapes the worldview of the writer’s characters, their relationship with the world, moral values and ideals. Undoubtedly, at the heart of the creation of this artistic phenomenon are personal author’s memories of his childhood home. Especially interesting in this regard is the home as a kind of nest, a microcosm, which undergoes major changes in the first decades of the 20th century. That is why topos of the home in the works of the writer is inextricably linked with the theme of the family, the images of children, the feeling of warmth. The world in the works of A.M. Gorky is not limited only to the narrow space of the dwelling, it absorbs entire cities and even countries, as happens, for example, in Tales of Italy, but regardless of size, this is the place that becomes a kind of center of attraction, a moral basis, and sometimes a salvation for the heroes of the writer.
Literary Anthropology of Childhood in M. Gorky’s Works (Based on the Material of “My Childhood”, “In the World”)
Authors:   Belarussian State University, Babuk Alexander V.
Published: March 2023

The sense of literary anthropology of childhood where the childhood is not considered to be just a period from infancy to adulthood, but it is regarded as a psychocultural phenomenon. From an anthropological point of view a child is a unique human creature with his psycho-physiological peculiarities that make him different from an adult person. Such M. Gorky’s works as Childhood and In the World are proposed to be researched from the point of myth of childhood view that was formed in a romantic period where myth that shows its worth in definite structural-semantic components under the influence of writer’s fantasy using that are formed by historical, biographical and confessional factors. The formation of the man under the influence of family and neighborhood is shown on the example of such M. Gorky’s works as Childhood, In the World. A point that dual reality images formed under the influence of cruelty in the family and in neighborhood retracted with book virtual reality and writer’s well-developed fantasy play their role in a dual consciousness the narrator-character formation. It is confirmed that parents’ cruelty to their childhood such as parents’ rejection, grandfather Kashirin’s cruelty and also the distraction of mother’s attention and care about the child influenced the writer’s consciousness formation having provoked a rich fantasy working that was used by the writer as his escape to a virtual reality that in the end split up his personality.
Philosophy of Personality in “Confession” by M. Gorky and in “Life of Vasili Fiveisky” by L. Andreev
Authors:   Orel State University, Mikheicheva Ekaterina A.
Published: March 2023

The connections in creative works of M. Gorky and L. Andreev have been repeatedly noted by researchers and critics of the early 20th century (A. Izmailov, A. Redko, M. Reisner) and of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries (K. Muratova, V. Keldysh, N. Tamarchenko). The purpose of this article is to show the similarities and differences in the religious and philosophical research of these writers and how this research fit into the atmosphere of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Particular attention was paid to L. Andreev’s story “Life of Vassili Fiveisky” and Gorky’s story “Confession”. The reason for this comparison is the personal relations of the writers, the influence of their contemporaries (L. Tolstoy, A. Apollov), intensive religious search of that time, and “the extreme exacerbation of the personal principle” in literature. Both works are based on hagiographic canon: education of the protagonist, topic of teaching, stages of life, spiritual maturation. Both writers are characterized by the study of the “abyss” of human soul, bright and dark, “temptation by freedom”, and the collision of the individual with the philistine environment. The protagonists of Andreev and Gorky violate the church canons, try to penetrate the essence of the higher world order and even, if possible, change it in favor of man, as evidenced by other works of writers: Gorky’s “Life of an Unnecessary Person” and Andreev’s “Christians”, “Son of Man”. Vassili Fiveisky and Matvey are close in their striving to acquire a new faith, but the results of their search are different: the egocentrism of Vassili Fiveisky, who declared himself “the chosen one”, leads him to a complete separation from God and from people, while Matvey finds truth and faith in the people, in a team.
E.N. Chirikov and M. Gorky
Authors:   FSBEI HE Moscow State Linguistic University, Osminina Elena A.
Published: March 2023

The article analyzes the influence of A.M. Gorky on E.N. Chirikova, both in biographical and literary terms. Chirkov began his creative way with a passion for Narodism, then joined the “Znanie” (“Knowledge”), was closely associated with the Gorky friendly and professional. Political divergence of writers began with the first world war. Chirikov joined the debate about the article Gorky “Dve dushi” (“Two Souls”). In emigration Chirikov wrote several anti-Gorkov’s articles (from 1920 to 1931), a brochure Smerdyakov of the Russian Revolution (1921). Gorky is depicted and negatively characterized in the writer’s last novel “Otchii dom” (The Father’s House, 1929–1931). At the same time, the poetics of “Znanie”, most clearly manifested in the pre-revolutionary plays of Chirikov (“Muzhiks”, “The House of Kocherginy”) can be found in the emigrant prose of the writer, in particular, in the novels “Sem’ia” (The Family) and “Otchii dom”. The heroes of the novels represent the most important classes of society, determined by the class psychology and we can talk about the “historical interior” and “historical landscape”, which literary criticism highlights in the The Life of Klim Samgin of Gorky. There is a similarity of some characters (Larissa Luginova from Chirikov and Marina Zotova from Gorky). It can be concluded, that in the literature of Russian emigration the Gorky tradition continued (“Znaniewski” realism as a forerunner of socialist realism).
Gorky Places in Kazan: from the 19th to the 21st Century
Authors:   “Kazan Kremlin” State Historical Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve, Konovalova Svetlana A.
Published: March 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of preserving memorable places in Kazan connected with Maxim Gorky’s name. Undoubtedly, modern Kazan and the city where the future writer lived are two completely different places, and, at first glance, it seems that now here nothing reminds about writer’s “Kazan universities” except the Museum of A.M. Gorky and F.I. Chaliapin (the name appeared on March 7, 2018, before it was called the Literary and Memorial Museum of A.M. Gorky). Nevertheless, step by step going on a journey with the heroes of M. Gorky’s autobiographical works, you discover well-recognized preserved places: “Marusovka” and Staro-Tatarskaya sloboda, University and Spiritual academy, Fedorovsky bugor and zemsky hospital. Nowadays there are less than a half from twentysix once known Gorky places (we mean places visited by writer during his trip to Kazan in 1928). There is no more Andrew Derenkov’s grocery store that was located on the corner of the Old-Gorshechnaya and Professor’s Lane street, where the youth had met to read. There is also no second Derenkov’s bakery at the corner of Teatralnaya and Basseinaya streets and Spasso-Preobrajensky monastery on the territory of Kremlin, where the future writer worked. And the home of “General’s wife” Korne opposite the Quartermaster’s garden, where he worked as a gardener and janitor, as well as Mykolayivska Square, Derzhavinsky and Panayevsky Gardens does not exist. The house in the Sobachiy Lane, where writer printed leaflets together with his friend Guriy Pletnev is rebuilt to unrecognizable. And only Gorky’s texts, that became a truly documentary evidence of the past, make possible to restore his own Kazan, which entered into the world literature.
Persons of the Epoch. Based on the Materials of the A.M. Gorky Museum Funds
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Baybara Svetlana G.
Published: March 2023

Funds of the memorial museum — apartments A.M. Gorky in Moscow, have a unique collection of full-scale images of the writer, as well as the richest collection of portraits of his contemporaries. It is impossible to list all the leaders of their time, with whom A.M. Gorky was personally acquainted, maintained business and friendly relations. The report presents art materials about famous writers whose life paths crossed the life of A.M. Gorky, as well as a unique series of sculptural portraits of writers.
Gorky through the Eyes of France Slavistics (Based on the History Of Russian Literature of the Paris Publishing House “Fayard”, 1987–1990)
Authors:   University of Lille, Rolet Serge
Published: March 2023

The article examines the interpretation of Gorky’s work in different volumes of the History of Russian Literature published by “Fayard” in France in 1987–1990. Gorky is mentioned in the volume called “The Silver Age”, but only in a general article devoted to the literature of the late 20th century. The article “Maxim Gorky” is placed in a volume analyzing Russian literature of the stalinist and post-stalinist periods. Gorky turns out to be primarily a “soviet” writer, in fact, alien to the search for the Silver Age and the 1920s. The creators of “Fayard”’s History of Russian Literature, who claimed to be a scientific method, freed from any ideological approach to art, actually adhere to the ideology of symbolists, which then dominated the emigrant intelligentsia.
A review of corporate governance effectiveness: Developed vs emerging markets
Authors: Haroon Omair , Zaka Maliha
Published: March 2023

In recent years, a thriving academic debate evaluating the trend of convergence in corporate governance regulations around the world (Samanta, 2020) has taken place. Academics and practitioners question the transplantation of corporate governance regulatory environment, typically from the developed world to emerging countries, without much consideration for local economic and business environment and culture. Based on a review of empirical studies published in high-quality journals from 2001 to 2021, we synthesize evidence related to the effectiveness of corporate governance mechanisms in developed markets compared to emerging markets. We focus on benefits accruing from these mechanisms in reducing agency costs of firms in terms of improved accounting performance, market valuation, and financial reporting quality of firms. We find that only a few governance mechanisms, for example, board diversity, family management, and equity-based compensation for top management are effective in reducing agency conflicts and promoting good governance. Other governance-improving tools seem to vary in terms of the degree of effectiveness in developed and emerging markets. The analysis suggests that cultural, political, economic, and legal features of an economy should be considered carefully by policy makers and regulators while adapting corporate governance regulations from developed economies in emerging markets.
Assessment of Nitrogen: Protein Conversion Factor using NDpCal%
Authors: Jain Radhika , Goomer Sangeeta
Published: March 2023

A common conversion factor of 6.25 has been used worldwide to estimate
crude protein content. However, many researchers especially Jones (1931)
has extensively researched and did not agree with using the same factor
for every food ingredient as it resulted in misleading estimation of
crude protein content. ICMR/NIN and FAO/WHO/UNU recommendations over
decades for protein and amino acid requirements using various techniques
are used to state Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and Recommended
Daily Allowance (RDA) as accurate as possible. In the present
manuscript, nitrogen: protein conversion factor has been reworked using
NDpCal%.
Silver-impregnated Vanadium Pentoxide Nano-fillers apt for Titanium-based Missile Surfaces
Authors: Khan G. R. , War T. A.
Published: March 2023

he present research revolves around the impact of an optimized
percentage
titanium-based super alloys envisaged for boosting the performance of
structural materials used in high-supersonic and hypersonic missile
surfaces. Bar-like Ag- assisted
chemical solution technique were investigated for morphological,
crystallographic, structural, and compositional properties by employing
Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Powder
Diffractometry, Vibrational Raman Spectroscopy, and Fourier Transform
Infrared Spectrometry. A blend of orthorhombic α- and monoclinic β-
phases were identified as spectral - at 3 % doping with 13.7 nm
size, 0.35 % strain, and 4.113 g/cm density.
Thermal Analysis and Structure Optimization of a Dry-type Transformer with Ceramic Insulated Windings for Offshore Platform
Authors: Li Haomin , Wang Weijie , Zhang Qirui , Wang Zhenxing , Geng Yingsan , Lei Li , Wang Jianhua
Published: March 2023

Dry-type transformer is the key hub equipment connecting power
generation platform and power consumption platform in marine power
system. Partial insulation aging caused by transformer thermal effect is
one of the important factors that adversely affect the operation
stability. The new ceramic insulation winding prepared by micro-arc
oxidation technology has the characteristics of high thermal
conductivity and high temperature resistance, and is an ideal product to
replace traditional organic insulation materials. Therefore, in this
paper, the thermal characteristics and overload capacity of a ceramic
insulated aluminum winding dry-type transformer are studied by combining
heat flow coupling simulation and experiment. By comparing the
temperature field and velocity field characteristics of traditional
organic insulated dry-type transformer and ceramic insulated dry-type
transformer, the influence of different winding materials on transformer
heat dissipation under the same load condition is studied. The hottest
spot temperature of ceramic insulated winding dry-type transformer is
about 86% of that of traditional organic insulated transformer. The
ceramic insulated dry-type transformer has a good overload capacity.
Under the premise of meeting the H-class insulation, it can carry 1.4
times the rated load. Finally, the simulation results are compared with
the experimental data of the ceramic insulated dry-type transformer. The
accuracy of the results was verified.
A Novel Algorithm for the Management of Inpatient COVID-19 Glucocorticoid-Induced Hyperglycemia
Authors: Karol Alexander B. , Viera Natalia , Ogyaadu Selassie J. , Brooks Danielle , Shah Nirali A. , Linker Anne S. , Lam David W. , Levy Carol J. , O’Malley Grenye
Published: March 2023

Hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is linked to increased morbidity and mortality. This article reports on a novel insulin titration protocol for the management of glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Sixty-five patients with COVID-19 and glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia admitted after the protocol implementation were matched 1:1 to patients admitted before the treatment protocol rollout for analysis. In a large, diverse health system, the protocol achieved reductions in hypoglycemic events without increasing hyperglycemia or insulin use.
Incidence of LADA and Type 2 Diabetes in Relation to Tobacco Use and Genetic Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes and Related Traits: Findings From a Swedish Case-Control Study and the Norwegian HUNT Study
Authors: Edstorp Jessica , Ahlqvist Emma , Alfredsson Lars , Mansour Aly Dina , Grill Valdemar , Rasouli Bahareh , Sørgjerd Elin P. , Tuomi Tiinamaija , Åsvold Bjørn O. , Carlsson Sofia
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

Smoking and Swedish smokeless tobacco (snus) are associated with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Our aim was to investigate whether genetic susceptibility to T2D, insulin resistance (IR), and insulin secretion (IS) aggravate these associations.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We used data from two population-based Scandinavian studies with case subjects with LADA (n = 839) and T2D (n = 5,771), matched control subjects (n = 3,068), and 1,696,503 person-years at risk. Pooled, multivariate relative risks (RR) with 95% CI were estimated for smoking/genetic risk scores (T2D-GRS, IS-GRS, and IR-GRS), and ORs for snus or tobacco/GRS (case-control data). We estimated additive (proportion attributable to interaction [AP]) and multiplicative interaction between tobacco use and GRS.

RESULTS

The RR of LADA was elevated in high IR-GRS heavy smokers (≥15 pack-years; RR 2.01 [CI 1.30, 3.10]) and tobacco users (≥15 box/pack-years; RR 2.59 [CI 1.54, 4.35]) compared with low IR-GRS individuals without heavy use, with evidence of additive (AP 0.67 [CI 0.46, 0.89]; AP 0.52 [CI 0.21, 0.83]) and multiplicative (P = 0.003; P = 0.034) interaction. In heavy users, there was additive interaction between T2D-GRS and smoking, snus, and total tobacco use. The excess risk conferred by tobacco use did not differ across GRS categories in T2D.

CONCLUSIONS

Tobacco use may confer a higher risk of LADA in individuals with genetic susceptibility to T2D and insulin resistance, whereas genetic susceptibility does not seem to influence the increased T2D incidence associated with tobacco use.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN FLASH CARD UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SMA PADA MATERI DIMENSI TIGA
Authors: Umardiyah Fitri , Nabila Ade Ilud
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research is to develop a valid, practical, and effective Flash Card learning media for use in learning mathematics, especially in Three Dimensional material. This type of research is Research and Development (RnD) with the ADDIE model. ADDIE consists of analys, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The developed media passed three tests, namely validity, practicality, and effectiveness tests. The instruments used in this study were validation questionnaires, student response questionnaires, and tests. The research was conducted at MA Al-Azhar Jombang which involved two classes with a total of 52 students. The results showed that the Flash Card learning media met the validity test with a score of 94% (very feasible) by mathematics lecturers and 87% (very feasible) by mathematics teachers. In addition, Flash Card learning media also improves student learning outcomes as evidenced by a sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 which indicates that there is a difference or influence in the use of media because the magnitude of the test results is < the set significance value level of 0.05. The use of Flash Card learning media also received a positive response from students as indicated by the large average number of assessments for each student response questionnaire point of 85.53%.
Poultry as A Source and Reservoir for Campylobacteriosis
Authors: Amjad Muhammad , Zia Ubaid-Ur-Rehman
Published: March 2023

Gastrointestinal infection due to Campylobacter has been increasing throughout the world especially in developing countries where hygienic measures are compromising. In this review we have focused on the poultry role as source and reservoir for campylobacter infection compared with other meat sources. Contamination of Campylobacter starts from the surroundings of poultry flocks leading to its colonization subsequently transfer from poultry food chain to consumers through handling of raw or improperly cooked meat. Prevalence of Campylobacter is high in those regions where poultry production or consumption is high i.e., in European countries. Campylobacter infection has spread along with development of the poultry industry in the world as poultry is the main source of spread for Campylobacter species. Traveling to those areas where Campylobacter is prevalent is major risk factor for its spread. Increase in antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter due to over use of medicines both in meat producing animals and humans is a disturbing situation for Public Health. Aim of intervention studies is to control colonization of Campylobacter at farm level that has proved to be promising outcomes in many countries. Proper biosecurity of farm and awareness programs for workers and consumers is necessary for control of infection. Proper batching, slaughtering, evisceration, packing, handling and cooking are also contributing factors to control of infection. Decreasing the over or unnecessary use of medicine is vital to avoid antimicrobial resistance in all types of bacteria. Although poultry is a major source along with some other meat for campylobacteriosis in humans but our surroundings i.e., untreated drinking water, sea food, direct contact with pets or commercial animals and some other sources that need to be studied are contributing to Campylobacter infection.
Mapping of Limestone Potential Using Landsat 8 Satellite Imageryin Some Areasof Timpeh
Authors: Roselini Sabrina , Arif Dian Adhetya , Putri Sri Kandi
Published: March 2023

Limestone potential is important information that can be obtained from remote sensing data which has advantages and speed in processing results. Remote sensing is a technology that can overcome the problemof measuring data for fast and accurate information. This research was carried out in some areas of the Timpeh sub-district,andDharmasraya districtusing Landsat 8-OLI imagery with the aimof1) identifying the potential of limestone using the Band Ratio method. 2) How to apply remote sensing in mapping the potential of limestoneusing Landsat 8 Oli imagery.

This research was carried out in several stages, namely Pre Processing which included radiometric correction and atmospheric correction, image cropping according to the research area, and processing whichincluded making geological maps, making landform maps, making maps of river flow patterns and vegetationindex maps and limestone identification using the RGB band ratio method (5/4;6/3;4/2).

The results of field identification in potential limestone areas, where the RGB (Red Green Blue)composite of the band ratio 5/4;6/3;4/2 shows that the presence of limestone is characterized by the appearanceof greenish-brown colored objects. The average pixel value for limestone with a band ratio of 5/4 is 2.475, for a6/3 ratio is 1.275 and for a 4/3 ratio is 0.788. In this study, the potential area of limestone in the research areawasfound,whichwas approximately 2352,14564 ha.
WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIAN POLITICS: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS TO NIGERIAN DEMOCRACY
Authors: Adamu Rashida Oyoru
Published: March 2023

The study examined the extent that Nigerian women contributed to political participation in the country and also the factors that hinder them from participating fully. The issue of women in politics has dominated the political debate since Nigeria gained its independence. Nigerian women have not received the kind of representation that is required to enable them to influence the political space like their male counterparts as this makes it difficult for women to be part of the decision-making process. The study adopted Liberal feminism theory to explain gradual improvements through advocating for equal rights for all, and legislation and policies that promote equality. The study adopted content analysis and the study relied on secondary sources of data. The study revealed that several impediments have been identified that limit the participation of women in politics. These barriers are cultural, economic, and legal amongst others that have affected the participation of women in politics. The study concluded that even though women may function at the greatest levels in both the public and private realms, a vicious loop of barriers frequently hinders their ability to lead. The success of these individuals as leaders has been significantly hampered by both internal and external obstacles, including societal and cultural prejudices, patriarchy, the challenge of juggling parental and professional commitments, and a lack of networking. The study recommended that to gain the necessary leadership qualities, women should choose to pursue positions of leadership in both the public and private sectors and should educate themselves to the highest levels. To reduce illiteracy and prepare female students for future leadership duties, parents, especially those in rural areas, should be urged to enroll their female children in school. The study also recommended that the current women empowerment policy be reviewed to reflect the actual situation and that government should also establish a network of women leaders so that women can share their leadership successes and challenges to inspire other women who aspire to be leaders.
Современные технологии управления медицинскими организациями. Критерии экономической и социальной эффективности управления МО
Authors: Лебедев Александр
Published: March 2023

Ставшие традиционными критерии экономической и социальной эффективности управления МО, сложившиеся в период перехода к рыночной экономике, ранее освещались в научной периодике. Как правило, руководители и персонал коммерческих МО воспринимают эти критерии изолированно, полагая, что их материальное благополучие всецело определяется их личностными и профессиональными характеристиками, и не зависит от состояния внешней среды в целом, и от пролеченных ими больных, в частности.

В этой связи более детальное рассмотрение ряда вопросов, касающихся технологий управления МО представляется своевременным и актуальным.
Abuelas, nietos/as e H.I.J.O.S. frente a la impunidad: activismos transgeneracionales por el derecho a la identidad (1990-2004)
Authors: Laino Sanchis Fabricio
Published: March 2023

Algunos años antes de la aparición de H.I.J.O.S. (Hijos e Hijas por la Identidad y la Justicia contra el Olvido y el Silencio), un grupo de hijos/as de desaparecidos/as había hecho ya su irrupción en la esfera pública. Los unía una trayectoria y una causa compartida: eran en su mayoría nietos y nietas de integrantes de Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo (Abuelas) y su acción pública estuvo orientada a apoyar la lucha por la restitución de los niños/as apropiados/as durante el terrorismo de Estado. En este trabajo indagaremos en esa experiencia temprana de activismo juvenil por los derechos humanos. A partir del relevamiento de fuentes diversas y de entrevistas propias, analizaremos el repertorio de acción y los discursos públicos de estos actores juveniles, su rol al interior de Abuelas y la interacción con otros colectivos (como H.I.J.O.S.). Este análisis nos permitirá ver de qué manera el diálogo intergeneracional planteado contribuyó (no sin conflictos) a la formulación de nuevas perspectivas y modos de acción para la causa de Abuelas.
Las prácticas intelectuales de los gestores
Authors: Ventura Tomas
Published: March 2023

Ventura, T. (2023). Las prácticas intelectuales de los gestores [Revisión de ¿Cómo se fabrica un best seller político? La trastienda de los éxitos editoriales y su capacidad de intervenir en la agenda pública de E. Saferstein].
The Use of English on Linguistic Landscape in Tulungagung: The Initial Evidence of Language Battle in Public Space
Authors: Fitria Sasa Lailatul , Setiawan Slamet
Published: March 2023

The widespread use of English is depicted in the Linguistic Landscape (LL) in Tulungagung competes the Indonesian language (the national language) and Javanese language (the local language). The present study is aimed (1) to view the position of English language among the existing languages, (2) to investigate what motive that urges a signage owner in acquiring English, and (3) to explain the role performed by English in society. A descriptive qualitative method in research is carried out to explain the phenomenon. Data were collected from an observation of languages appear on signage and an interview to the signage owner. This study is set up in Tulungagung Regency that characterized as the Central Business District (CBD). From the total 460 photographed signages observed and the interviews done, it is shown that English in society is not more dominant than the Indonesian language in use as explained by Landry & Bourhis (1997) but as the interviews done with the signage owner, it narrates that English carries some characterization proposed by Piller (2001) that urge a party to acquire English and it also plays significant roles in society, specifically in business field as stated by Lee (2019). Thus, it challenges the use of local language, the Javanese language, since English appears within its excellence.
PERANCANGAN ALAT PEMBUAT MATA PISAU MESIN PEMOTONG SINGKONG DENGAN MEMPERTIMBANGKAN ASPEK ERGONOMI
Authors: Wati Putu Eka Dewi Karunia , Murnawan Hery
Published: March 2023

UD Doa Emak merupakan sebuah UKM yang memproduksi mesin-mesin yang digunakan untuk industri skala rumah tangga. Produk yang dihasilkan oleh UKM ini antara lain mesin pemotong singkong, mesin pemarut kelapa, mesin pemeras santan, mesin pencabut bulu ayam dan masih banyak lagi. Inovasi keripik singkong yang ada dipasar saat ini semakin beragam terutama yang telah diproduksi oleh perusahaan-perusahaan besar yang banyak dijual di pasar ataupun supermarket. Penelitian ini merancang sebuah alat yang dapat membuat mata pisau berbentuk gelombang yang dapat digunakan untuk mata pisau mesin pemotong singkong yang diproduksi oleh UKM Doa Emak. Rancangan alat dibuat dengan mempertimbangkan aspek ergonomi dengan menggunakan ukuran antropometri 25 pekerja. Hasil uji coba menunjukkan bahwa alat pembuat mata pisau gelombang yang telah dirancang mampu menghasilkan mata pisau gelombang dengan kualitas yang baik dan hanya membutuhkan waktu 20 detik untuk menghasilkan satu mata pisau. Alat pembuat mata pisau bentuk gelombang ini mampu memproduksi pisau gelombang hingga 1.260 pcs per hari yang dapat digunakan untuk membuat 315 mesin pemotong singkong. Sehingga hasil produksi pisau berbentuk gelombang tersebut dapat menjadi stock untuk pembuatan mesin pemotong singkong dalam 20 hari ke depan.
Potential opportunities of using the ICO mechanism to promote investments and ensure macroeconomic stability
Authors: USHAKOVA Elizaveta S.
Published: March 2023

Subject. The article addresses the actively developing business of the cryptocurrency market and Initial Coin Offering (ICO), and the negative dynamics observed in the investment markets, especially in the direct investment markets. Objectives. The aim is to explore the nature of investments made through ICOs involving coins traded on cryptocurrency exchanges, in the absence of guarantees for investors and the possibility of ensuring the macroeconomic stability of the recipient States of investments, with the participation of government regulation. Methods. The study draws on statistical methods, comparative analysis, expert assessments, generalization, and the systems approach. Results. It is assumed that when the national digital currency is issued, the structure of financial markets will be changed. This will lead to a reduction in the volume of commercial lending to avoid significant credit risks. Companies will be forced to increase the volume of securities issuance. Thus, the role of the Central Bank as an agent in the financial market will increase. If the issue of the national digital currency does not affect the demand for money supply, the regulator's demand for market securities may increase. Consequently, the issue of any digital currencies will influence the monetary policy of the State and the macroeconomic situation as a whole. Conclusions. The development of ICO as a venture financing tool necessitated the improvement of institutional environment of innovation activities to mitigate investor risk. The possibility of introducing digital currencies controlled by the State will contribute to the national economy stability and reproductive economic processes intensification.
Modeling of motivation of key executives of regional management bodies using logistic regression
Authors: YASHIN Sergei N. , KOSHELEV Egor V. , SUKHANOV Dmitrii A.
Published: March 2023

Subject. This article deals with modeling of the motivation of top managers of regional management bodies to bring into line the interests of the population, the State, and key executives of government agencies and innovation enterprises.
Objectives. The article aims to create a model of motivation of key executives of government institutions of the regions.
Methods. For the study, we used logistic regression.
Results. The article substantiates the importance of the ranges of planned parameters of the model, which were obtained for the leader regions. These ranges are to be compiled for each objective function, that is, intangible incentives, financial incentives, and strategic potential. This indicates greater flexibility of the model based on logistic regression.
Relevance. The results obtained can be useful to government agencies to develop a rational system of financial and non-financial incentives of their senior leadership, as well as management structures of developing innovation-based companies in the regions.
Firm Size and Market Value of Firms Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange: Does Dividend Policy Offer an Indirect Path?
Authors: Nyarombe Francis , Cheboi Josphat , Bonuke Ronald
Published: March 2023

Objective: Research focuses on the direct effect of firm size on the market value at the expense of covariates such as dividend policy. Therefore, this study investigated the mediation effect of dividend policy on the relationship between firm size and market value. Methodology: Panel research design was employed with a target of 54 companies listed at the Nairobi security exchange in Kenya, operational in the relatively stable economy period between 2008 and 2017. Data were sourced from published audited financial reports. Analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study tested for full mediation, partial mediating, or lack of mediation. Data analysis was facilitated using STATA (version 15) software. Findings: The results showed that firm size had a negative and significant effect on market value (b1=-0.378 p<0.001) and that dividend policy had no significant effect on market value, b2=-0.035, p>0.05. The researcher concluded that there was no ground for mediation. Originality: The results confirm that dividend policy does not mediate between firm size and market value, albeit in the Kenyan Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) context, and provides reasons to explore other proxies of dividend policy. In finding that dividend policy does not mediate in the relationship between firm size and market value, this study becomes the first one to justify working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic since the issue of dividends does not arise working at home. Practical Implications: The negative effect of firm size on market value is an interesting finding that implies that with the emergence of technology, firm size is inversely proportional to market value. Consequently, small firms can exploit technology more effectively than large firms to boost their market value.
A Case Study of the Mediation Role of Transformational Leadership in Abating Incivility to Improve Employee Performance in the Education Sector
Authors: Almomani Amani , Terregrossa Salvatore Joseph
Published: March 2023

This study aims to examine the relationship between dimensions of transformational leadership and improving employee performance by reducing incivility in private education schools in Zarqa city (Jordan). The central methodology employed is survey analysis. The quantitative data were collected using an electronic questionnaire system (used due to its ease of use and speed of implementation). The study collected data from 238 participants working in Zarqa private schools. The study conducted a statistical analysis of the survey results, including multiple linear regression analysis, Pearson coefficient, Cronbach's alpha test, and others, demonstrating a clear, positive impact of transformational leadership dimensions on improving employee performance. The study also indicated an inverse mediation effect by which transformational leadership improves employee performance by reducing incivility in the workplace.
Relationship between Transformational Leadership Attributes and Social Action in Mck Kaaga Synod, Kenya
Authors: Mutwiri Nicholas Nteere , Kinoti Mary , Njoroge John
Published: March 2023

Social action entails leaders being proactive in bringing about positive change in their communities. Through charisma, vision, and sheer willpower, transformational leaders try to mould society into their own image. They want to envision society as a better environment for all people. Religious scholars, sociologists, and political economists have always wondered how transformative leadership traits and social action are related. Accordingly, this study sought to delve deeper into the relationship between transformational leadership and social action. Specifically, it examined the relationship between transformational attributes and social action in MCK Kaaga Synod. The objectives of the study are: To examine the practice of transformational leadership To examine the influence of church-initiated social action among the residents within the geographical area of Mck kaaga Synod To is to examine the relationship that exists between transformational leadership and social action This study used a descriptive survey design with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The descriptive survey approach was used since it thoroughly describes the issue under exploration. It is especially useful in studies where there is a need to gather information, summarize, present, and interpret the data. The study population comprised the 6771 church leaders in MCK Kaaga synod. The sample size was 384, randomly selected using Cochran's sample size formula. Through the use of surveys and an interview schedule, data were gathered. A mixed method approach combining both qualitative and quantitative methodologies was used for the data analysis. Themes and patterns were used to analyse qualitative data, while descriptive statistics for percentages and mean were used to analyse quantitative data. A P-value cut-off of 0.05 was used as the benchmark for predictive value while analysing the association between the variables using linear regression. After analysis, the data were presented in tables and figures. The study established that transformational leadership attributes have a significant, positive relationship with charisma, having a regression coefficient of 0.0123 p<0.005, and social influence with a coefficient of 0.024, p<0.005.Moreover, the vision was positively correlated with social action programmes, with a regression coefficient of 0.0431, p<0.005. Additionally, a delegation was positively correlated with social action programmes, with a regression coefficient of 0.0254, p<0.005, with executional distribution, and has a significant relationship with social action programmes in MCK Kaaga synod, with r=0.0422, p<0.005.  However, the transformational leadership attribute of transactional has no significant relationship with social action, with r=0.0.0647, p<0.005 in MCK Kaaga synod.
Optimal Allocation of Future Oil Production under Uncertainty: Lessons from Nigeria for Emerging Oil Producing Countries
Authors: Gbakon Kaase , Ajienka Joseph , Iledare Omowumi , Gogo Joshua
Published: March 2023

Under the uncertainties presented by future upstream oil production, increasing domestic demand for petroleum products, volatile energy prices, a build-out of domestic refining capacity, and a global energy transition underway, this paper seeks an optimal allocation of Nigeria's projected oil production under scenarios representing possible versions of the future. Using the Reference Energy System developed by Gbakon et al. (2021) for crude oil utilization through a network of possible end-uses, the framework is tested under different scenarios. Furthermore, the framework is coupled to a Monte Carlo formulation of the problem, which allows greater flexibility in addressing questions of the likelihood of attaining desirable policy outcomes such as petroleum product self-sufficiency. Within this solution structure, a family of curves is generated, which represents the spread of outcomes. Scenario analysis, for example, shows that under 'Energy Transition' scenario, oil export ratio declines from 43% in 2025 to 6% in 2040. Whereas, under the 'Business-as-Usual' scenario, the oil export ratio declines from 37% in 2025 to 0% in 2034, with clear consequences for foreign exchange earnings. While under the ‘Stated Policy' scenario oil export ratio declines from 60% in 2025 to 54% in 2040. Implications for net system benefits and the respective drivers are further interrogated.
Risk factors for coronary arterial involvement in Turkish children with Kawasaki disease: a multicenter retrospective study
Authors: Türkuçar Serkan , Özen Seza , Ünal Nurettin , Karagöz Tevfik , Kasapçopur Özgür , Sözeri Betül , Ayaz Nuray Aktay , Bilginer Yelda , Makay Balahan , Karabulut Erdem , Demir Ferhat , Haşlak Fatih , Çakmak Figen , Kaya Ümmüşen Akça , Ünsal Erbil
Published: March 2023

Background. Coronary arterial lesions (CALs) are the major component of Kawasaki disease (KD), associated with significant morbidity, which affect a substantial proportion of patients despite proper treatment. The aim of this study was to define the risk factors for CALs in Turkish children with KD.
Methods. Medical records of 399 KD patients from five pediatric rheumatology centers in Turkey were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic, clinical (including duration of fever before intravenous immunoglobulin [IVIG] and resistance to IVIG), laboratory and echocardiographic data were noted.
Results. The patients with CALs were younger, had a higher male ratio and a longer duration of fever before IVIG. They also had higher lymphocyte and lower hemoglobin values before the initial treatment. Multiple logistic regression analyses defined the following three criteria as independent risk factors for predicting CALs in Turkish children with KD: age ≤12 months, male gender and duration of fever before IVIG ≥9.5 days. High sensitivity rates of elevated risk of CALs up to 94.5% were calculated despite specificity values falling to 16.5%, depending on which of these three parameters are taken into account.
Conclusions. Based on the demographic and clinical features, we established an easily applicable risk-scoring system for predicting CALs in Turkish children with KD. This may be useful for choosing appropriate treatment and follow-up for KD to prevent coronary artery involvement. Further studies will show whether these risk factors can be used in other Caucasian populations as well.
Implications of serial magnetic resonance imaging in the management of a newborn with vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation and a review of the relevant literature
Authors: Aykanat Alper , Balcı Sinan , Karlı-Oğuz Hatice Kader , Arat Anıl , Yiğit Şule
Published: March 2023

Background. Despite advanced endovascular methods and comprehensive intensive care in the neonatal vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation, overall mortality ranges between 37-63% in treated patients with 37-50% of survivors possessing poor neurologic outcomes. These findings stress the need for more accurate and timely recognition of the patients who may and may not benefit from aggressive intervention.
Case. This case report presents a newborn with a vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation whom antenatal and postnatal follow-up included serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) including diffusion-weighted series.
Conclusions. Given the experience from our current case and in light of the relevant literature, it is plausible that diffusion-weighted imaging studies may widen our perspective on dynamic ischemia and progressive injury occurring within the developing central nervous system of such patients. Meticulous identification of patients may favorably influence the clinical and parental decision on early delivery and prompt endovascular treatment versus aiding avoidance of further futile interventions both antenatally and postnatally.