bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The dynamics behind private banking growth in Egypt
Authors: Abdou Doaa M. Salman , Alarabi Yomna
Published: January 2024

The research investigates the determinants of private banks profitability in Egypt. The determinants are bank specific (liquidity, capital adequacy, bank size, asset structure, credit risk, and non-performing loans), industry-specific (industry concentration and banking industry development), and macroeconomics (economic growth and inflation). It is an empirical study applying a quantitative method for data analysis and the type of data is secondary data. The sample size of the research is 15 private banks on the Egyptian and the panel data for the research is 2013–2022. The multiple linear regression analysis using the Eviews 12 application as an analytical tool by applying generalized least squares model. The profitability of private banks, which is the dependent factor, is calculated by two measurements, Return on Assets and Return on Equity with ten determinants of profitability as independent variables. Results indicate that capital adequacy, economic growth bank size, and inflation has a positive significant effect on private banks profitability in Egypt. While NPL, liquidity and credit risk have significant negative effect on private banks profitability in Egypt. Based on the results recommendations are provided for bank management to maximize their profitability.
Total thyroidectomy versus subtotal thyroidectomy in treatment of multinodular goiter: a meta-analysis
Authors: Kamel Ahmed A. , Kamel Mohamed
Published: January 2024

Background

The surgical management of multinodular goiter is the treatment of choice for the majority of cases. There is controversy between radical resection with the lifelong thyroxine substitution and function-preserving resection with the risk for recurrence, and the complications associated with total thyroidectomy.

Objective

The aim of the present study was to compare the outcome of total thyroidectomy (TT) in comparison with subtotal thyroidectomy (ST) as regards hypocalcemia, transient nerve injury, and recurrence rate.

Patients and methods

This study included published English medical articles in the last 20 years, concerning the treatment of multinodular goiter.

Results

Meta-analysis was for the evaluation of surgical outcomes after surgical management of multinodular goiter including total thyroidectomy versus subtotal thyroidectomy by comparing the TT versus ST in our study including 23 studies included of the total number of patients (4485) who underwent subtotal thyroidectomy versus the total number of patients (7116) who underwent total thyroidectomy; a comparison was done as regards postoperative complications including RLN injury (transient or permanent), rate of recurrence, need for reoperation, and incidence of postoperative hypocalcemia. The incidence of RLN injury is lower in ST compared to TT, and its recurrence is much lower in TT than in ST.

Conclusion

This meta-analysis showed that the advantages of total thyroidectomy include adequate eradication of the disease, prevention of recurrent goiter, and avoidance of the need for completion surgery in case of occult malignancy, but it is associated with higher morbidity (postoperative thyroidectomy complications: RLN palsy and hypoparathyroidism) and the need for lifelong replacement therapy (L-thyroxin supplementation).
Just War contra Drone Warfare
Authors: Hall Joshua M.
Published: January 2024

In this article, I present a two-pronged argument for the immorality of contemporary, asymmetric drone warfare, based on my new interpretations of the just war principles of “proportionality” and “moral equivalence of combatants” (MEC). The justification for these new interpretations is that drone warfare continues to this day, having survived despite arguments against it that are based on traditional interpretations of just war theory (including one from Michael Walzer). On the basis of my argument, I echo Harry Van der Linden’s call for “an international treaty banning all weaponized UAV [uninhabited aerial vehicles].”
Anger and Reconciliation
Authors: Koch Bernhard
Published: January 2024

Emotions are a much-neglected aspect of contemporary peace ethics, which is surprising if only because the concept of positive peace encompasses a certain emotional commitment. Moreover, some emotions explicitly promote separation, conflict, and even violence. Anger is an ambivalent emotion that, on the one hand, evokes conflict but, on the other hand, expresses a sense of justice. Anger can be soothed by forgiveness, and forgiveness can lead to reconciliation. However, in individual ethics, the conceptual and factual connections are easier to explain than in political contexts, where collectives must be considered as actors. Martha Nussbaum recently subjected both anger and forgiveness to a well-founded critique. In contrast to this, however, a qualified defense will be made in the following.
Morally literate: Forging communities of moral sensitivity and care through Theatre Pedagogy
Authors: Mamali Evi
Published: January 2024

This article presents the fundamental aspects of theatre as an art form as well as a pedagogical approach and analyzes the way they shape learning in educational settings. It, then, focuses on key features of moral literacy explaining how young learners must learn to think in the context of moral education. At the last section the article explores how Theatre Pedagogy practices can be conducive to moral literacy. It is argued that a number of aspects of multi-faceted Theatre Pedagogy, such as corporeality, experiential and playful inquiry, the aesthetic and semiotic dimension and its participatory nature among others, have a strong impact on moral understanding and should be integrated in youth’s moral education.
Opioid use disorder and role of yoga as an adjunct in management (OUDARYAM): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Bhargav Hemant , Holla Bharath , Mahadevan Jayant , Jasti Nishitha , Philip Mariamma , Sharma Priyamvada , A Vedamurthachar , Meherwan Mehta Urvakhsh , Varambally Shivarama , Venkatasubramanian Ganesan , Chand Prabhat , BN Gangadhar , Hill Kevin P , Bolo Nicolas R , Keshavan Matcheri , Murthy Pratima
Published: January 2024

Background The proposed research aims to test the effects and mechanisms of a six-month yoga-based intervention as an add-on to standard treatment in opioid use disorder (OUD) by conducting a randomized controlled study with the following primary outcome variables: 1) clinical: abstinence (opioid negative urine test), and reductions in pain and craving, and 2) mechanisms: reward circuit activation in response to opioid visual cue craving paradigm, activation in response to a cognitive control task, and resting state functional connectivity through fMRI, and plasma beta-endorphin levels. Secondary outcome variables are perceived stress, anxiety, sleep quality, cognitive performance, pain threshold, buprenorphine dosage and side effects, withdrawal symptoms, socio-occupational functioning, vedic personality traits, heart rate variability, serum cortisol, and brain GABA levels through magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Methods In this single-blinded, randomized, controlled, parallel-group superiority trial with 1:1 allocation ratio, 164 patients with OUD availing the outpatient/ inpatient clinical services at a tertiary mental healthcare hospital in India will be enrolled after giving informed consent. Consecutive consenting patients will be randomly allotted to one of the two groups – yoga arm (standard treatment + yoga-based intervention), or waitlist group (standard treatment alone). Allocation concealment will be followed, the clinicians, outcome assessors and data analysts will remain blind to subject-group allocation. A validated and standardized yoga program for OUD will be used as an intervention. Participants in the yoga arm will receive 10 supervised in-person sessions of yoga in the initial two weeks followed by tele-yoga sessions thrice a week for the next 22 weeks. The wait-list control group will continue the standard treatment alone for 24 weeks. Assessments will be done at baseline, two weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. Data from all randomized subjects will be analysed using intent-to-treat analysis and mixed model multivariate analysis. Dissemination Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication, conference presentations, and social media. Trial registration number The trial has been registered under Clinical Trials Registry-India with registration number CTRI/2023/03/050737.
A Study on the Effectiveness of Emperical Therapy of Antibiotics in Infective Diabetic Patient
Authors: Rajan Resmi , Darsan Pooja , C T Sophy , Ameen Muhammad , S Thangamani , D R Kiran
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT: Background: Diabetes mellitus is a known risk factor for certain infectious diseases such as skin, mucus membrane, soft tissue, urinary tract, respiratory tract and surgical or hospital associated infections. In elderly patients initial antibiotic therapy for diabetic infection is empirical. To study the efficacy of empirical antibiotic therapy is significant to ensure the potency of the given therapy. Objective: The study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of empirical antibiotic therapy in infective Diabetes Mellitus patients. Method: A Prospective observational study, conducted in inpatients who were admitted in General medicine and surgery Department. The effectiveness of antibiotics was evaluated by parameters like the length of stay, adjustment, discontinued, modified, antibiotic days, antibiotic course and treatment period. Result: There is no significant differences between sex and occurrence of infections showed sex is an independent factor for infection and age, co-morbidities, uncontrolled diabetes had the statistically significant (p<0.01) association with occurrence of infections. The empirical therapy was found to be effective choice of treatment in GI tract infections patients and taking empirical therapy showed effective outcome without adjustment and modification and the 65% patients had < 5 days of length of stay who were treated for diabetic foot ulcer followed by GI infections, UTIs and RTIs. Conclusion: The efficacy of the empirical antibiotic therapy was more effective in patients with GI infections as per modified and discontinuation and as per the < 5 days of length of hospital stay empirical antibiotics are effective in patients with Diabetic foot infections.
Exhausting but Not Boring—and Rather Exciting: The Process and Politics of a Documentation and Digitization Project in Jerba, Tunisia
Authors: Love Paul M. , Boujdidi Ali , Souid Imen
Published: January 2024

Abstract: The Jerba Libraries Project (JLP) was an initiative carried out between 2019 and 2021 to document and digitize private and public collections of Arabic manuscript and early print collections on the island of Jerba, Tunisia. In this article, we present the project's aims, its achievements, and the obstacles it faced for those considering embarking on similar projects. We also use the example of this project to argue that manuscript documentation and digitization projects like it must speak to local actors, both engaging and benefitting them. We begin by explaining the origins of the project's pilot in 2017. In addition to generating a methodology for documenting and digitizing textual materials, the pilot allowed the project team to establish connections and build a reputation on the island that was important for acquiring local supporters and participants. We describe the methodology itself as followed in JLP, including some of the challenges faced by the team. To make the results of the project more concrete, we offer some quantitative data on its outcomes and a short qualitative example. We close with the perspectives of different team members on the impact and politics of projects like the JLP: public engagement, the labor behind the production of the images, the users of the images, and the knowledge produced from them.
"O Vere Bona et Sancta Crux": OSU.SPEC.RARE.MS.MR.Frag.450 and the Treasured Relics of the Sainte-Chapelle
Authors: Iacobellis Lisa Daugherty
Published: January 2024

Abstract: The single leaf from a fourteenth-century Dominican breviary recently donated to the Rare Books & Manuscripts Library at the Ohio State University can serve as the catalyst for exploration of subject matter that may be specific to Parisian liturgical books of the period, and for critical evaluation of the artistic influence of Jean Pucelle, Jean le Noir, their collaborators, and imitators. Cut from the sanctorale of the original codex, the folio contains both text and a historiated initial that tie it to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. While the textual content adheres to the Dominican standards, the image is highly unusual, raising questions about its potential meaning for the devout reader. Seeing this subject in relation to extant images among fragments of the same parent breviary fortune has preserved in other collections, one may dare to speculate on the intentions of the individual responsible for the program of illustration, in an era of devotion to the cult of the recently canonized St. Louis.
Extreme single-excitation subradiance from two-band Bloch oscillations in atomic arrays
Authors: Wang Luojia , Wang Da-Wei , Yuan Luqi , Yang Yaping , Chen Xianfeng
Published: January 2024

Atomic arrays provide an important quantum optical platform with photon-mediated dipole–dipole interactions that can be engineered to realize key applications in quantum information processing. A major obstacle for such applications is the fast decay of the excited states. By controlling two-band Bloch oscillations of single excitation in an atomic array under an external magnetic field, here we show that exotic subradiance can be realized and maintained with orders of magnitude longer than the spontaneous decay time in atomic arrays with the finite size. The key finding is to show a way for preventing the wavepacket of excited states scattering into the dissipative zone inside the free space light cone, which therefore leads to the excitation staying at a subradiant state for an extremely long decay time. We show that such operation can be achieved by introducing a spatially linear potential from the external magnetic field in the atomic arrays and then manipulating interconnected two-band Bloch oscillations along opposite directions. Our results also point out the possibility of controllable switching between superradiant and subradiant states, which leads to potential applications in quantum storage.
Towards high-resolution gridded climatology stemming from the combination of official and crowdsourced weather observations using multi-fidelity methods
Authors: van Beekvelt Daniëlle , Garcia-Marti Irene , de Baar Jouke
Published: January 2024

The pursue of a high resolution gridded climate data and weather forecast requires an unprecedented number of in situ near-surface observations to model the sub-mesoscale. National meteorological services (NMS) have practical and financial limitations to the number of observations it can collect, therefore, opening the door to crowdsourced weather initiatives might be an interesting option to mitigate data scarcity. In recent years, scientists have made remarkable efforts at assessing the quality of crowdsourced collections and determining ways these can add value to the “daily business” of NMS. In this work, we develop and apply a multi-fidelity spatial regression method capable of combining official observations with crowdsourced observations, which enables the creation of high-resolution interpolations of weather variables. The availability of a sheer volume of crowdsourced observations also poses questions on what is the maximum weather complexity that can be modelled with these novel data sources. We include a structured theoretical analysis simulating increasingly complex weather patterns that uses the Shannon-Nyquist limit as a benchmark. Results show that the combination of official and crowdsourced weather observations pushes further the Shannon-Nyquist limit, thus indicating that crowdsourced data contributes at monitoring sub-mesoscale weather processes (e.g. urban scales). We think that this effort illustrates well the potential of crowdsourced data, not only to expand the current range of products and services at NMS, but also opening the door for high-resolution weather forecast and monitoring, issuing local early warnings and advancing towards impact-based analyses.
Accurate graph classification via two-staged contrastive curriculum learning
Authors: Shim Sooyeon , Kim Junghun , Park Kahyun , Kang U.
Published: January 2024

Given a graph dataset, how can we generate meaningful graph representations that maximize classification accuracy? Learning representative graph embeddings is important for solving various real-world graph-based tasks. Graph contrastive learning aims to learn representations of graphs by capturing the relationship between the original graph and the augmented graph. However, previous contrastive learning methods neither capture semantic information within graphs nor consider both nodes and graphs while learning graph embeddings. We propose TAG (Two-staged contrAstive curriculum learning for Graphs), a two-staged contrastive learning method for graph classification. TAG learns graph representations in two levels: node-level and graph level, by exploiting six degree-based model-agnostic augmentation algorithms. Experiments show that TAG outperforms both unsupervised and supervised methods in classification accuracy, achieving up to 4.08% points and 4.76% points higher than the second-best unsupervised and supervised methods on average, respectively.
Everyday Migrant Architecture and Socio-Spatial Practices: Bawean Langkher in the Singapore Ponthuk
Authors: Osni Hadi
Published: January 2024

This article examines how migrants from the island of Bawean in the Indonesian Archipelago architecturally responded to the urban environment upon migrating to Singapore in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Baweanese migrants translated architectural traditions and everyday life routines by adjusting the layouts of existing urban forms to facilitate their socio-religious needs. The continuity of the Bawean langkher (prayer hall) was formed by dynamic links between the community and their changing circumstances, motivations for Baweanese migration, and spontaneous acts of agency and resistance to colonial intervention in and away from the homeland. I explore how the Singapore ponthuk (migrant house) continued to perpetuate the socio-religious norms, mores, taboos, and laws of the Baweanese in the first half of the twentieth century. Within the hinterland, this led to a religious identity that was distinct from that of the larger Malay community. I argue that these continuities can be brought to light through a consideration of the memory of socio-spatial practices in everyday settings. I further suggest that the case of the Bawean langkher in the ponthuks of Singapore expands upon the notion of invisible geographies in the field of Islamic architecture.
Beirut and The Golden Sixties: A Manifesto of Fragility, Gropius Bau
Authors: İvren Çiğdem
Published: January 2024

Review of: Beirut and the Golden Sixties: A Manifesto of Fragility, Gropius Bau

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Críticas constructivas a la educación emocional
Authors: Zaldívar Sansuán Raquel
Published: January 2024

Desde la última década del siglo XX hasta la actualidad, se ha producido un interés creciente por la educación emocional en la realidad académica y divulgativa. Las aportaciones de la inteligencia emocional, la neurociencia y la psicología positiva han sido muy relevantes para su fundamentación. La educación emocional ha conseguido justificar la necesidad de su existencia y la importancia de su introducción en la educación formal, reflejarse en la legislación educativa y llevar a la práctica el desarrollo de materiales, programas y propuestas. Una vez llegados a este punto, la investigación académica sobre educación emocional debe repensar algunos de sus aspectos fundamentales, los cuales no han sido suficientemente cuestionados debido a la necesidad de centrar sus esfuerzos en justificar su existencia y demostrar su utilidad. En este artículo se presenta el estado de la cuestión de la educación emocional y se realiza una discusión sobre cinco ideas: la consideración limitada de que la educación emocional tiene como objetivo alcanzar el bienestar personal y social; la diferenciación dicotómica entre emociones positivas y negativas; los vínculos difusos con la educación ética y moral; el riesgo de que los procesos educativos relacionados con la educación emocional se asemejen a una terapia psicológica; y la posible duda sobre la educabilidad de las emociones. La reflexión sobre estos aspectos parte de la necesidad de considerar de forma crítica y constructiva ideas que se dan por sentadas en la investigación y la práctica de la educación emocional. Las propuestas que se realizan pretenden contribuir a la mejora de la concepción de la educación emocional y a la puesta en valor de la realidad compleja y vital que suponen las emociones en el ser humano.
Wpływ obróbki powierzchni stopów aluminium na trwałość klejonych połączeń
Authors: Kowalik Joanna , Tworek Magdalena , Smaruj Michał
Published: January 2024

Celem pracy była analiza sposobu przygotowania powierzchni aluminium pod kątem właściwości użytkowych połączeń klejonych z zastosowaniem jednoskładnikowego kleju poliuretanowego. Zbadano sześć metod obróbki powierzchni stopu aluminium EN AW-5251. Ponadto określono zmiany wytrzymałości połączeń klejonych na ścinanie po ekspozycji środowiskowej. Najlepszym sposobem przygotowania powierzchni była plazma atmosferyczna i anodowanie.
Indonesian Islamic Comercial Banks Profitability: Role of Murabahah Financing, Musyarakah Financing, NPF, and BOPO
Authors: Siti Adifatun Amanah  , Suryani Sri Lestari  , Atif Windawati
Published: January 2024

This study to analyze the significance of the effect of Murabahah Financing, Musyarakah Financing, Non-Performing Financing (NPF), and Operating Expenses on Operating Income (BOPO) on Profitability at Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia for the 2018-2022 period. We employ 6 (six) Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia for the 2018-2022 period, which were selected using Purposive Sampling technique. The analysis model used in this research is the Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Model processed with the SPSS 26.00 program. The results of hypothesis proving and discussion show that the effect of Murabahah Financing, Musyarakah Financing, Non-Performing Financing (NPF), and Operating Expenses on Operating Income (BOPO) simultaneously has a significant effect on Return on Asset (ROA). Partially, the Murabahah Financing ratio has a positive and significant effect, Musyarakah Financing has a negative but significant effect, the Non-Performing Financing (NPF) ratio has a negative but insignificant effect, and Operating Expenses on Operating Income (BOPO) has a negative and significant effect on ROA at Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia for the period 2018- 2022.
Morphological and Genetic Diversity of Mangrove Species Ceriops tagal (Perr.) C.B. Rob. Around Java Island
Authors: Sukmarani Dhuta , Proklamasiningsih Elly , Susanto Agus Hery , Ardli Erwin Riyanto , Permadi Jefri , Palimirmo Flandrianto Sih
Published: January 2024

Ceriops tagal (Perr.) C.B. Rob can be found in Baluran National Park, Kepulauan Seribu National Park, Karimunjawa National Park, and Segara Anakan Cilacap in Java and its surrounding areas. These locations have different demographics and environmental conditions. Plant species found in different geographical areas have varied genetic structures and morphological traits as a result of their adaptability to their environment. The goal of this study is to evaluate the morphological and genetic differences between the four populations of C. tagal in Java and its surroundings. Internode length, leaf length, leaf width, petiole length, and leaf area were the morphological characters used. The Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region is used as a molecular marker. The UPGMA dendogram was used to analyze the morphological similarity, and multidimensional unfolding analysis was used to determine which character most determined the grouping. Mega X software was used to analyze genetic variation using the neighbor-joining approach, while Arlequin 3.5 software was used to estimate genetic variation within and among populations. The results of this study showed that the population of Baluran National Park has features or is distinct from the other three populations based on morphological and genetic characters; this could be because of variations in geographic conditions, and that population diversification was aided by a combination of genetic and physical divergence, restricted gene flow, and local adaptation.
DNA Barcoding of Anchovy in Tuban Regency as Database of Indonesian Marine Genetic Diversity
Authors: Joesidawati Marita Ika , Nursalim Nining , Kholilah Nenik , Kurniasih Eka Maya , Cahyani Ni Kadek Dita , Ambariyanto Ambariyanto
Published: January 2024

Anchovy is the main catch and the primary consumption of coastal communities in Indonesia, and its production shows an increase of more than 10% in 2021. Tuban district, in East Java, Indonesia is part of the WPP 712 (Wilayah Pengelolaan Perikanan or Fisheries Management Area) and highly produces anchovies’ fisheries. Anchovy has a small size, making it difficult to identify morphologically. This study aimed to genetically identify anchovy samples obtained from North Java (Tuban) waters. Molecular identification was conducted by utilizing Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene using jg-HCO and jg-LCO primers. This study observed 12 individual samples with 623 base pair sequence length. Five species were obtained, namely four species of anchovies (Encrasicholina heteroloba, Encrasicholina punctifer, Stolephorus waitei, and Stolephorus insularis) and one species of sardines (Dussumieria elopsoides) with 99.84-100% similarity to NCBI sequences data. Anchovies typically have a streamlined body with a slightly compressed shape. Anchovies have cycloid scales, which are smooth-edged and relatively small, ranging from a few centimeters to around 20 centimeters in length. Some of the genus from the Anchovy group are Encrasicholina and Stolephorus. The phylogenetic tree reconstruction leads into four clades with a genetic distance between clades of 17,9-24,5 %. This research provides methods and data on the genetic diversity of anchovies taxa caught in Tuban, East Java. The findings are expected to support promoting new standards for healthier and more sustainable anchovy stocks in the country. Overall, this study contributes to providing valuable insights for fisheries management and conservation efforts in Indonesia.
PENGENDALIAN DIFFERENTIAL WHEELED MOBILE ROBOT UNTUK HUMAN FOLLOWING
Authors: Mangapul Alfretz Nehemia , Wahyudi Wahyudi , Afrisal Hadha
Published: January 2024

Kemajuan teknologi robotika banyak dimanfaatkan untuk mempermudah manusia khususnya jenis pekerjaan yang bersifat beresiko, pola berulang dan melelahkan. robot beroda merupakan salah satu jenis robot yang sering dikembangkan karena memungkinkan bergerak secara mudah dan dapat membawa suatu barang atau logistik. Pada bidang perhotelan, mobile robot dapat digunakan untuk membawa barang dari satu tempat ke tempat lain. Dengan mengambil strategi untuk mengikuti pergerakan manusia, robot beroda yang dilengkapi sensor kamera RGBD dan aktuator motor BLDC dapat mengikuti pergerakan manusia. Pengendalian dua motor BLDC menggunakan pengendali PI dan pengendalian robot dalam mengikuti manusia menggunakan pengendali P. Deteksi objek pada robot menggunakan YOLOv8. Kecepatan motor BLDC dapat dikendalikan dengan nilai persentase error steady state di bawah 3,41% dan tidak memiliki overshoot. Robot juga masih dapat mendeteksi manusia dan melakukan pengendalian posisi dengan optimal sampai jarak 2,5 m. Pada skema perjalanan mengikuti manusia, robot dapat bergerak mengikuti manusia yang berjalan lurus sejauh 4 meter dengan waktu rata-rata 12,05 detik dan dapat mengikuti manusia berputar 90° dengan waktu rata-rata 10,75 detik.
Glossiphonia slovaca (Košel 1973) (Hirudinea: Glossiphoniidae) iz Save pri Čatežu: nova vrsta pijavke za Slovenijo in vprašanje njene taksonomske pripadnosti
Authors: Trontelj Peter
Published: January 2024

In 1995, a leech taxon new to Slovenia was found in the Sava river at Čatež. It displays the characteristics of the species Glossiphonia slovaca (Košel 1973). The taxonomy of this species and its sister taxon G. paludosa (Carena 1824) has been controversial. The latter name has been used for two remotely related species, whereas the differentiation between the sister taxa has not been sufficiently elaborated. However, molecular and biogeographic differences between the two sister taxa seem to justify their status as distinct species. The Sava river at Čatež is inhabited by at least seven leech species, some of which are very scarce in Slovenia. The site is threatened by damming of the river for hydroelectric power plants.
Prispevek k poznavanju favne pajkov skakačev v Sloveniji (Araneae, Salticidae)
Authors: Fišer Cene , Kostanjšek Rok
Published: January 2024

The material from Biological Department animal collection (Biotehnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana) and the material collected and filed during recent years was revised. 21 species of jumping spiders (Salticidae) new for Slovenia were found: Asinellus festivus (C.L. Koch, 1834), Euophrys herbigrada (Simon, 1871), Evarcha michailovi Logunov, 1992, Chalcoscirtus infimus (Simon, 1868), Heliophanus aeneus (Hahn, 1932), H. dubius C.L. Koch, 1835, H. kochii Simon, 1868, H. melinus L. Koch, 1867, H. patagiatus Thorell, 1875, H. tribulosus Simon, 1868, Icius hamatus (C.L. Koch, 1846), Marpissa pomatia (Walckenaer, 1802), Mendoza canestrinii (Ninni, 1868), Neon rayi (Simon, 1875), Pellenes nigrociliatus (Simon, 1875), Pellenes seriatus (Thorell, 1875), Pseudicius encarpatus (Walckenaer, 1802), Pseudeuophrys erratica (Walckenaer, 1826), Synagales hilarulus (C.L. Koch, 1846), Synageles venator (Lucas, 1836) and Talavera thorelli (Kluczynski, 1891). The large number of new spider species for Slovenia indicates that Slovenian araneofauna is poorly known.
Prispevek k poznavanju favne netopirjev (Mammalia: Chiroptera) vzhodne Slovenije
Authors: Koselj Klemen , Aupič Nataša
Published: January 2024

Summer records of bats in the hilly area W of the central part of the Sotla river and from Belojača Cave in Haloze are presented. 12 species were found, 3 in Belojača and 11 in the main part of the study area. Bats were observed at their roosts and feeding grounds. 5 nursery colonies were found in churches and castles. 3 belonged to the lesser horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros, 1 to the serotine Eptesicus serotinus and 1 to the greater mouse-eared bat Myotis myotis. The disappearance of the latter two nursery colonies on account of roof renovation is documented. Some ecological data are also mentioned, including an interesting observation of Aesculapian snake Elaphe longissima in the nursery of the lesser horseshoe bat. The possibility of predation can not be excluded. At the end some recommendations for bat conservation are given.
LncRNA U90926 is dispensable for the development of obesity‐associated phenotypes in vivo
Authors: Sabikunnahar Bristy , Caldwell Sydney , Varnum Stella , Hogan Tyler , Lahue Karolyn G. , Rathkolb Birgit , Gerlini Raffaele , Dragano Nathalia R. V. , Aguilar‐Pimentel Antonio , Irmler Martin , Sanz‐Moreno Adrián , da Silva‐Buttkus Patricia ,   German Mouse Clinic Consortium, Beckers Johannes , Wolf Eckhard , Gailus‐Durner Valerie , Fuchs Helmut , Hrabe de Angelis Martin , Ather Jennifer L. , Poynter Matthew E. , Krementsov Dimitry N.
Published: January 2024

Obesity is a global health problem characterized by excessive fat accumulation, driven by adipogenesis and lipid accumulation. Long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have recently been implicated in regulating adipogenesis and adipose tissue function. Mouse lncRNA U90926 was previously identified as a repressor of in vitro adipogenesis in 3T3‐L1 preadipocytes. Consequently, we hypothesized that, in vivo, U90926 may repress adipogenesis, and hence its deletion would increase weight gain and adiposity. We tested the hypothesis by applying U90926‐deficient (U9‐KO) mice to a high‐throughput phenotyping pipeline. Compared with WT, U9‐KO mice showed no major differences across a wide range of behavioral, neurological, and other physiological parameters. In mice fed a standard diet, we have found no differences in obesity‐related phenotypes, including weight gain, fat mass, and plasma concentrations of glucose, insulin, triglycerides, and free fatty acids, in U9‐KO mice compared to WT. U90926 deficiency lacked a major effect on white adipose tissue morphology and gene expression profile. Furthermore, in mice fed a high‐fat diet, we found increased expression of U90926 in adipose tissue stromal vascular cell fraction, yet observed no effect of U90926 deficiency on weight gain, fat mass, adipogenesis marker expression, and immune cell infiltration into the adipose tissue. These data suggest that the U90926 lacks an essential role in obesity‐related phenotypes and adipose tissue biology in vivo.
Lockerungen im Straf- und Maßregelvollzug: Aktueller Forschungsstand und Einleitung zum Themenheft
Authors: Suhling Stefan
Published: January 2024

Lockerungen gehören zu den zentralen Behandlungsmaßnahmen des Straf- und Maßregelvollzugs. Der großen Bedeutung, die ihnen bei der Resozialisierung von Gefangenen bzw. forensischen Patientinnen und Patienten zugemessen wird, steht allerdings ein recht überschaubarer gesicherter empirischer Erkenntnisstand gegenüber. Zu den zentralen Fragen gehört, wie vielen Personen Lockerungen gewährt werden, welche Merkmale diese Personen kennzeichnen, welche Wirkungen Lockerungen haben und wie sich Missbräuche vorhersagen lassen. In diesem einleitenden Beitrag zum Themenheft werden der bisherige Forschungsstand rekapituliert und die einzelnen Aufsätze des Hefts im Kontext der zentralen Fragen verortet. Es wird geschlussfolgert, dass es einige empirische Hinweise auf positive Wirkungen von Lockerungen bei gleichzeitig geringen Missbrauchsraten gibt. Aufgaben für zukünftige Studien werden skizziert.
Review of novel approach and scalability forecast of ZnSe and Perovskite/Graphene based thin film materials for high performance solar cell applications
Authors: Kumar Thangavel Rajesh , Sudarsan Shanmugavel , Dinesh Ayyar , Prabha Govindaraj , Chozhanathmisra Manickam , Sathiyamurthy Subbarayan , Slimani Yassine , Almessiere Munirah A. , Baykal Abdulhadi , Jaganathan Saravana Kumar , Iqbal Munawar , Ayyar Manikandan
Published: January 2024

In the recent years, the using of fossil energy source-based fuels are delivering to the predetermined nature, health and environmental exposure, there is a universal necessitate prepared to well improvement and consumption of renewable energy source and apparatus. With the rapid growth of human life, energy is more essential. The explosive growth of population and energy consumption demands are the exclusive issue of the present world. In response to the energy demands, the growth of highly efficient energy conversion and storage devices. With increasing energy demands and environmental pollution, there is a requirement of the world to great some novel conducting materials consist of Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) which is delivered that excellent photoconversion efficiencies (PCE) compare with the other silicon supported photovoltaics, and also semiconducting materials for the conversion of substitute energy sources and preparation of high high-performance semiconductor devices. Semiconducting thin films play an indispensable role in fashionable science and electronic technology. Among them, the II–VI compound semiconductor thin films are an important class of materials, and they are generally comprehensive wide-band gap materials. In addition, the un-doped and rare-earth metal ions doped zinc selenide (ZnSe) thin films are currently the most demanding and technologically important materials, which have the potential for optoelectronic devices (solar cells, photoelectrochemical cell and light emitting diodes) and are active throughout the entire visible spectrum extending into the infrared wavelengths. Various techniques for depositing thin coatings on these substances are utilized to a greater extent. In this review, the most recent advanced techniques in the application of semiconducting materials-based thin films were produced in various energy-generated fields, particularly solar cells, with a major focus on a review of recent progress in the development of various types of ZnSe thin film-based material for high-performance semiconducting thin film material for solar cell application. Lastly, the advantages and material challenges of semiconductor-based thin films for future sanitary energy device process are described.
Meaning and Usage of Jibun in Oral Japanese
Authors: Riyanto Mercy , Setiawan Hari , Robihim Robihim
Published: January 2024

This study analyzes the meaning of using the word Jibun in spoken language taken from the story of a smartphone game entitled "Twisted Wonderland". This study uses conversational data in the game as research data. This study aims to recognize the various meanings and uses of the word Jibun in the Japanese spoken language. This qualitative research uses a descriptive method, which describes the data obtained and concludes the results through categories formed through the results of data description and analysis. Electronic games are data sources, mainly from the Heisei and Reiwa eras up to the time of this research. The result found that the use of the word Jibun as Saikikei, the use of the word Jibun as a personal pronoun, and the word Jibun as a word that refers to a general person. However, compared to the previously studied theory, some differences in usage were found. The use of Jibun as Saikikei in spoken language has differences in the order of subject positions because, in this study, the data used is part of a conversation and uses spoken language, so the word order does not match the standard language.
Science Learning in Nepal, Case at The Vaishnabi Secondary School
Authors: Nugroho Bangkit Tri , Ngabekti Sri
Published: January 2024

Science learning can be implemented with various approaches, strategies, models and learning methods. This implementation varies from each educational institution and even in each country. One of the secondary schools in Nepal is Vaishnabi Secondary School (VSS). This school is a public school that accommodates students at the level of kindergarten, primary education (grades 1-5), and secondary education (grades 6-10). This study aims to describe the interaction variables and their constraints in teaching science class at VSS. In this study, three interaction variables were observed, namely the sign variable (teacher), the context variable (students & schools), and the process variable (teacher-student interaction). The method used is a qualitative descriptive research method with a case study research design. Observations were carried out in science learning activities in grades 8, 9, and 10. Data collection used four data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documents. After the data is collected, a technical triangulation process is carried out to collect data as well as to test the credibility of the data. The results of the research on the sign variable indicate that VSS has 8th, 9th, and 10th grade science teachers who are already competent in education and experience. The teacher's ability to use English is quite good. The context variable shows that student attendance and students' opportunities to study at home are constrained by the economic background of their parents who are less well off, forcing students to help their parents earn money. In addition, there is no science laboratory and supporting equipment for experimental activities. The process variable shows that the teacher has made plans for science learning in personal notes and the teacher is still teaching with the lecture method in one direction, namely from teacher to student which causes students to be passive in learning. The problem of teaching science in VSS lies in two interaction variables, namely the context variable and the process variable. The context variable is about the economic condition of students and school facilities. The economic conditions of students affect school attendance as well as student learning opportunities at home. School facilities have an impact on the absence of practical activities that will reduce the experience and abilities of students. The process variable is constrained by the teacher's teaching method. The lecture teaching method does not support 21st century education because today's education demands student activity in the learning process.
The Development of a Histology Atlas as a Learning Media on Animal Tissue Material in High School
Authors: Yani Yani , Lisdiana Lisdiana
Published: January 2024

This research aims to describe the characteristics and analyze the validity and feasibility of the Histology Atlas. This type of research is the development of the Sugiyono model. The research procedures are: 1. Identification of potentials and problems 2. Data collection 3. Product design 4. Product validation 5. Product revision 6. Small scale trial 7. Product revision 8. Final Histology Atlas. The research subjects were students and biology teachers. Instruments in the form of media and materials validity questionnaires, teacher and students response questionnaires. The results show that the characteristics of the Histology Atlas are composed of simple to complex tissue, and contain color images with captions. The results of media validity got a percentage of 82.69% (very valid) and material validity got a percentage of 93.18% (very valid). Atlas feasibility test with the teacher's response questionnaire got a percentage of 92.50% (very feasible) and based on the student response questionnaire got a percentage of 84.63% (very feasible). This research can be concluded that the characteristics of the Histology Atlas are composed of simple to complex tissue, the Histological Atlas is also valid and feasible to be used as a student learning media on animal tissue material.
Critical Thinking Ability, Cognitive Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Activities in Excretion System Learning Using PBL-Based E-LKPD
Authors: Milliniawati Silvy , Isnaeni Wiwi
Published: January 2024

The aims of this study are : (1) determine the improvement of students' critical thinking skills in excretory system learning using PBL-based E-LKPD, (2) determine the increase in students' cognitive learning outcomes in excretory system learning using PBL-based E-LKPD, and (3) know the learning activities of students in learning the excretory system using PBL-based E-LKPD. This research is a Quasi Experiment research using a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The population in this study were all students of class XI IPA SMA N 2 Sragen. The sampling method is a purposive sampling; the research sample is students of class XI IPA 3, XI IPA 4, and XI IPA 5. The variables in this study consist of the independent variable, namely PBL-based E-LKPD, and the dependent variable is critical thinking ability and learning outcomes for cognitive learners. Data collection methods in this study were tests, observations, and questionnaires. The data in this study are the test scores for critical thinking skills, test scores for cognitive learning outcomes, the implementation of student activities, the implementation of learning, and student responses to learning. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis (%) and hypothesis testing using the Independent Sample T-Test and Mann-Whitney U tests. The results of hypothesis testing the N-gain score on both variables show Sig. (2-tailed) <0.05, meaning that there is a difference in the improvement of critical thinking skills and students' cognitive learning outcomes between the experimental and control classes. Implementing student learning activities in the experimental class gave higher results than in the control class. The implementation of learning in each meeting reached a percentage of 85% with very good criteria. The response of students in the category of strongly agree and agree reached a percentage of 89.1%. The conclusions of this study are (1) increasing students' critical thinking skills in excretory system learning using PBL-based E-LKPD reaching the high category, (2) increasing students' cognitive learning outcomes in excretory system learning using PBL-based E-LKPD reaching high categories, and (3) the activities of students in learning the excretory system using PBL-based E-LKPD reached the very active category.
The Development of My Repro Media In Learning The Human Reproductive System to Improve Learning Outcomes of High School Students
Authors: Setyawan Anang Ma'ruf , Utami Nur Rahayu
Published: January 2024

With advances in science and information technology, the learning process which initially used conventional learning has shifted to technology-based learning. In the global era, students make smartphones a necessity in life. Android smartphones have a positive impact if the content is filled with educational content and can be used as fun and interesting learning suggestions. The unavailability of android-based learning media in biology lessons on the Human Reproductive System material. The purpose of this research is to develop my repro media in learning the Human Reproductive System in class XI MIPA. The research location is SMA 2 Bae and SMA 1 Bae. The type of research used is research and development. The development model used is the 4D development model. Data collection techniques, namely questionnaires and objective tests in the form of multiple choice totaling 30 questions. My repro media is considered very feasible based on the validation of 86% media experts and 81% material experts. The percentage of eligibility from the teacher and student questionnaire is 87%. My repro media is effective on learning outcomes which are characterized by moderate to high N-Gain values of > 80% of the 95 students.
Įmonių socialinės atsakomybės informacijos atskleidimo lygis Lietuvos įmonėse, prekiaujančiose akcijomis Nasdaq Baltic vertybinių popierių biržoje
Authors: Jefimova Emilija Alenksandra , Kalniūtė Deimantė , Bachtijeva Diana
Published: January 2024

In today's market conditions and in the context of sustainable business, the provision of social responsibility information to information consumers is important. This paper focuses on corporate social responsibility disclosure and its importance in communicating with stakeholders. It examines the problem of information asymmetry faced by companies and the possibility of signalling to the most powerful stakeholder groups about their involvement in social activities. The paper develops a model for the calculation of a corporate social responsibility disclosure index. Based on the developed model, an empirical study was carried out to calculate the social responsibility disclosure index of companies listed on the Nasdaq Baltic Stock Exchange. The study found that over the period 2017-2022, the total amount of disclosures increased by 14.85%. It also assessed the amount and dynamics of disclosures in individual areas (environmental, social and HR-related, human rights, corruption and bribery, and verification of the implementation of corporate processes). The CSR disclosure model developed is universal and can be used to calculate a CSR disclosure index for all non-financial companies.