bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Italian Women Writers Between Femininity and “Feminism”: From the Unification of Italy to the Twentieth Century
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Botteschi Carolina
Published: January 2024

Examining the traits of the female characters offered by a number of prominent women writers in a specific space-time interval of civilisation contributes to identifying the potential relations between the female characters created by women writers and the literary tradition, the historical context and the mentality of an era, which in this case characterise post-Unification Italy and the first decades of the 20th century. Given the distinctive historical and cultural environment in which the Italian women writers of those decades were active, and based on the dichotomous representation of women (“the woman-angel” figure vs the “femme fatale”) in literature, an overview of their experience from the perspective of the “women’s question”, inextricably linked to the “social question”, is presented. In the post-Unification period, writing provided an opportunity for Italian women authors to rethink, and not only from a literary angle, women’s role in the newly-formed society. Through the study of a select group of women writers, an attempt is made to provide a picture of what can be defined as “the Italian interpretation of emancipation and ‛feminism’.” Although there was a small group of women authors who were not afraid to overtly fight for the “women’s question”, demanding for their fellow countrywomen the right to civic engagement in the making of the “new Italy”, in most cases women writers favoured taking, at least outwardly, more conservative stances, only to then present authorial choices that make one wonder whether they had not decided to challenge the system from within.
The Construction of Femininity in the Literary and Philosophical Works of V.V. Rozanov and E.F. Gollerbach
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chechnev Yakov D. , Arov Yaroslav I. ,   Moscow Pedagogical State University
Published: January 2024

This article analyzes the features of the construction of femininity in the works of V.V. Rozanov and the unpublished legacy of E.F. Gollerbach. Rozanov examines the problem of femininity in the context of gender metaphysics, in which gender is defined in two ways: explicitly (external features, manners) and implicitly (the very idea of femininity). Based on the thesis “Gender is the soul,” Rozanov draws a correlation between the character of a person and their sexual behavior. The analysis of sexual anomalies leads Rozanov to believe in the “flickering of gender”, its nonlinearity and impermanence. E.F. Gollerbach, based on the works of Rozanov, in the early 1920s tries to develop the philosopher’s teaching from the standpoint of phenomenology, defining gender as a worldview phenomenon expressed in the symbolics and aesthetics of sexual life. Gollerbach supports the theses of his “theory of gender” by analyzing literary images. As his teaching develops, he rethinks a number of postulates of Rozanov’s metaphysics of gender. Influenced by Otto Weininger, Gollerbach examines femininity from androcentric position, reflecting on the “animal-human” nature of women. Gollerbach’s work was never completed. In his drafts of 1920–1942, only the sketches of the five chapters of the first part of the book Justification of Gender. The Essay on the Phenomenology of Sexual Life survived. In this article, fragments of Gollerbach’s draft notes are published for the first time, and his paper Gorky and the Female Breasts is reproduced in full (in the appendix).
First Love by V. Bryusov and Sanctus Amor by N. Petrovskaya: from Reception to Discussion
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vorontsova Svetlana S.
Published: January 2024

The article considers the reception of Bryusov’s short story First Love in N. Petrovskaya’s collection of stories Sanctus Amor. The writer’s creative dialogue with Bryusov within the framework of the epistolary and critical articles became the subject of interest of other researchers, but the possible influence of his poetic and prose texts (not only the novel The Fiery Angel) on Petrovskaya’s book requires a more detailed study. The article attempts to trace the origins of the image of the infernal female figure in Sanctus Amor, to describe its transformation and its polemic character in relation to Bryusov’s philosophical and aesthetic views. The plot situation of the captivity of the male character by the infernal heroine is analyzed at several levels. The significance of nature for both authors and its connection with the femininity are considered. The symbolic content of night and morning is revealed in a similar way. There are two motives accompanying the infernal female figure: the motive of illusory nature and the motive of slavery. Particular attention is drawn to the hero of the creator type, which is absent from Petrovskaya’s book, but is extremely important for Bryusov and his ideas of life-creation. Each of the elements is evaluated from the standpoint of similarities and differences that arise in the process of reception.
“Dance of the Seven Veils” and the New Femininity of Modernity: from Tragedy to Parody
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kuznetsova Ekaterina V.
Published: January 2024

The article deals with the gender analysis of the cross-cultural phenomenon called the “Dance of the Seven Veils,” which arose due to O. Wilde’s drama Salome. The article solves two research tasks: on the one hand, to summarize and complement the observations made before us concerning the new femininity of the modern era, embodied in the “Dance of the Seven Veils,” and on the other hand, to consider the parodic reception of the new femininity and the figure of Salome, so far overlooked by the researchers. It is important to trace the evolution of the image of Salome and the concept of her dance from admiration and horror to ironic denial and the creation of the antithetic image. We consider the sources of the famous dance, its semantics, psychological, social and cultural interpretations. It is concluded that the “Dance of the Seven Veils” in various productions and interpretations, as well as the image of Salome itself, turned into a quintessence of the new femininity: sensual, vicious, hysterical, frightening, deadly, but doomed and tragic. Through secondary metaphorization this destructive and erotically attractive femininity became the symbol of the Art Nouveau era. However, the tragic image of infernal femininity prevailed for only two decades, and in the early 1910s fatigue from it began to be felt, although it did not completely leave the culture. The image of Salome as a femme fatale became the object of voluntary or involuntary parody, and the dance itself vulgarized. The one-act play Queen Tair by Teffi with the subtitle “Assyrian Adventure” (1912, published in 1913) can be considered as parody of Salome and her hypnotic dance.
Indonesian Maqasid Al-Syari’ah: A Study of Yudian Wahyudi's Thought
Authors: Muzammil Shofiyullah , Waryani Fajar Riyanto  , Nur Edi Prabha Susila Yahya
Published: January 2024

This article describes Yudian Wahyudi's thoughts regarding Maqasid al-Syari’ah as a method of solving contemporary problems in Indonesia. The primary data of this research was obtained from Yudian's writings about Maqasid al-Syari’ah. The secondary data were obtained from authoritative, up-to-date, and relevant literature sources. This study finds an Indonesian Maqasid al-Syari’ah theory, which is different from the Classical and Contemporary Maqasid al-Syari’ah. Indonesian Maqasid al-Syari’ah wants to harmonize between Maqasid al-Syari’ah (five primary needs or zharuriyyat al-khams) and IndonesianMaqasid (based on Pancasila). Maqasid al-Syari’ah Yudian's idea rests on four pillars, namely: tauhidul 'ulum (unity of knowledge) between Ayat Qur’aniyah, Kauniyah, and Insaniyah (zharuriyat ats-tsalasah) as the embodiment of the slogan al-Ruju' ila al-Qur'an wa al-Sunnah (Return to the Qur'an and Sunnah), the theory of pairing in Islamic law (ilahi-wad'i, absolute-relative, universal-local, eternal-temporary, and literal-meaning), method (Maqasid al -Syari'ah as an analytical knife or point of view to read the reality that is around us), and matters related to Indonesia. Meanwhile, Maqasid Indonesia is based on the five basic values of the goals of the Indonesian nation as embodied in Pancasila (Salam Pancasila): divinity (hifdz al-din), humanity (hifdz al-nafs), unity (hifdz al-nasl), deliberation and wisdom (hifdz al-’aql), and social justice (hifdz al-mal). The results of this study can have implications for the development and alignment factors of the Maqasid al-Syari’ah theory, which is unique to Indonesia. Indonesian Maqasid al-Syari’ah is a strengthening of the foundation of Usul al-Fiqh and Indonesian Fiqh.
The nature of startups: theoretical aspects and an analysis of a survey of population in Latvia
Authors:   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia, Vonoga Aija , Zvaigzne Anda ,   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia, Cerpinska Aija ,   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia
Published: January 2024

the authors set the main aim to theoretically examine the nature of startups and identify the opinions of residents on startups in Latvia. The specific research tasks were defined as follows: 1) to conduct a theoretical review of literature on startups and the ecosystem thereof in Latvia; 2) to identify the knowledge and opinions of residents aged 18 to 75 about startups in Latvia. As part of the present research, the authors conducted a survey in Latvia to identify the population’s knowledge of startups, differences between startups and other kinds of enterprises as well as the role of startups in entrepreneurship. The research employed the monographic and descriptive methods, the descriptive statistics method and a sociological method – an Internet survey using quota sampling. The survey was conducted in January 2023 and involved 1005 respondents throughout Latvia. The survey found that most of the respondents (73%) generally knew or had heard about startups and, according to the respondents, the main features that distinguished startups from other kinds of enterprises were innovation (54%), use of modern technologies (48%) and fast growth (41%). 63% of the respondents who had heard about startups noted that the startups, compared with other kinds of enterprises, were generally important for further development of the business environment in Latvia.
Cykliczne zmiany na rynku trzody chlewnej w Polsce
Authors: Hamulczuk Mariusz
Published: January 2024

W pracy przedstawiono uwarunkowania występowania wahań cyklicznych na rynku trzody chlewnej w Polsce, w latach 1990-2004. Jednocześnie zbadano wyprzedzenia i opóźnienia przebiegu składników cyklicznych różnych kategorii w powiązaniu ze zmianami podaży i cen żywca wieprzowego.
Koszty stałe w przedsiębiorstwach rolniczych w latach 1999-2003
Authors: Bereżnicka Joanna , Franc-Dąbrowska Justyna
Published: January 2024

W artykule zaprezentowano wartość i strukturę kosztów w grupie przedsiębiorstw rolniczych o różnych formach prawnych i własnościowych w latach 1999-2003. Źródłem poprawy wyników finansowych powinny być ograniczenia kosztów w większym stopniu, niż zwiększanie przychodów. Stwierdzono, że nie udało się ograniczać kosztów w badanym okresie, a jedynie osoby fizyczne dzierżawiące przedsiębiorstwa zmniejszały ich poziom.
Sclerotinia species in Serbia and possibilities of their control
Authors: Mihajlovic Milica , Hrustic Jovana , Zivanovic Maja , Petres Mladen , Pesic Brankica
Published: January 2024

Sclerotinia species are economically important, necrotrophic and aggressive
plant pathogens with a broad host range and worldwide distribution. They act
as airborne or soilborne pathogens, and can be transmitted by seed. These
pathogens can affect crops both during the growing season and after harvest.
Yield losses due to Sclerotinia diseases in susceptible crops vary and may
be as high as 100%. The most common pathogen from the genus Sclerotinia in
Serbia is S. sclerotiorum. It occurs regularly on sunflower and its
incidence may exceed 50% in some years, thus causing economically important
crop losses in Vojvodina. Recently, two new species were detected in Serbia:
S. trifolium in alfalfa and S. minor in lettuce plants. Diseases caused by
Sclerotinia spp. are difficult to control due to the long-term survival of
sclerotia in the soil and development of airborne ascospores. As with many
other diseases, there is no single treatment that can completely control
these pathogens. Implementation of multiple strategies, such as cultural
practices (sanitation, crop rotation and tillage), physical, chemical and
biological protection, as well as deployment of resistant cultivars, is
necessary for effective disease management.
Species of the genus Parthenolecanium (Hemiptera: Coccidae) in urban environments in Serbia
Authors: Dervisevic Marina , Graora Draga
Published: January 2024

Four species of soft scales from the genus Parthenolecanium have been
registered in urban areas in Serbia: Parthenolecanium corni, P. fletcheri,
P. pomeranicum, and P. rufulum. They all develop one generation annually and
overwinter as second-instar nymphs on host twigs. P. corni reproduces by
gamogenesis, while the other three species reproduce by parthenogenesis. The
species were recorded on the territory of Serbia in 22 locations on 20 host
plants, whereby P. corni was identified on 8 new host plants, and P.
fletheri on one new host. The intensity of scale attacks and damage symptoms
on the infested plants were variable. P. corni, P. fletcheri, and P. rufulum
formed numerous colonies on some woody and bushy plants, causing branches of
individual plants to dry and decay.
Breadth versus Depth: A Gap Analysis of Technology Requirements from the Perspective of Academics and Practitioners
Authors: Lamberton Barbara , Chang Chengyee J. , Geerts Guido L. , Raschke Robyn L.
Published: January 2024

SYNOPSIS

Technology is transforming the role of entry-level accountants as the body of accounting knowledge continues to grow. Academics, practitioners, and policymakers must collaborate to balance knowledge of accounting and technology for entry-level accountants. However, whether the demands of the accounting workplace and professional certifications require accountants to have a deep understanding of a few key technologies, broad exposure to many technologies, or a combination of both is unclear. This study contributes to the literature by exploring the breadth versus depth of entry-level accountants’ technological preparedness from the perspectives of academics and practitioners. The results show that the breadth of technological knowledge is highly valued, with only a few technologies requiring in-depth learning. The study offers suggestions for future research and implications for practitioners, academics, and policymakers.
Universal Adhesive Application Modes Differentially Affect the Fracture Resistance of Resin Composite Restored Teeth
Authors: Saitamon P , Pravalpruekskul S , Vongphan N , Harnirattisai C , Sattabanasuk V
Published: January 2024

This study evaluated the fracture resistance of teeth with mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) resin composite restorations using universal adhesive (Single Bond Universal; SBU) in three different manipulation modes compared with those using two-step self-etch (Clearfil SE bond; CSE) and 3-step etch-and-rinse (Scotchbond Multi-Purpose; SBMP) adhesives at 24 hours and after thermocycling. One hundred and sixty maxillary premolars were assigned into eight groups of 20 each. Intact teeth and nonrestored cavity-prepared teeth served as controls. For the remaining specimens, cavities were restored with resin composite using different adhesives—SBU in self-etch, etch-and-rinse, or selective enamel etching modes; CSE in self-etch or selective enamel etching; and SBMP. Specimens from each group were either stored in 37°C water for 24 hours or further submitted to thermocycling for 30,000 cycles (n=10), then subjected to axial compression stress until fracture. Fracture patterns were observed microscopically. Data were statistically analyzed at a 95% confidence level. Among the restored teeth, mean failure load of the group using SBMP was the highest at both short-term and long-term evaluation periods (p<0.05). Fracture strengths of the SBU groups where enamel was etched with phosphoric acid prior to the adhesive application were similar and were greater than in those specimens without pre-etching (p<0.05). After thermal aging, a significant decrease in fracture resistance value was detected only for the group using SBU in etch-and-rinse application mode (p<0.05). For the self-etch strategy, SBU demonstrated lower load to fracture than CSE following thermocycling; all specimens failed at and beneath the crestal level (p<0.05). Application of SBU universal adhesive in selective enamel etching mode provided higher and more stable fracture resistance of teeth with MOD resin composite restorations than in self-etch mode.
Síndrome de Guillain Barre diagnóstico, tratamiento, y pronóstico
Authors:   Investigador Independiente, Ambato, Ecuador, Caiza Ango Tatiana Belén , Molina Salas Jenny Del Rocío ,   Investigador independiente, Ambato, Ecuador, Ortega Hurtado Mayra Gabriela ,   Investigador independiente, Ambato, Ecuador, Lescano Solís Silvia Maricela ,   Investigador independiente, Ambato, Ecuador, Freire Medina Cristina Guadalupe ,   Investigador independiente, Ambato, Ecuador
Published: January 2024

El Síndrome de Guillain-Barre (SGB) es una de las neuropatías periféricas más frecuentes en el mundo, la cual tiene como desencadenantes más comunes la infección por Campylobacter jejuni y algunas inmunizaciones; asimismo, se ha podido determinar una respuesta inmune mediada por anticuerpos, activación del complemento y reclutamiento de macrófagos contra los axones de las células nerviosas o las vainas de mielina de las neuronas periféricas. Según los criterios clínicos para diagnosticar SGB se requiere la presencia de debilidad progresiva en extremidades, así como arreflexia; adicionalmente, se valora la evolución de los síntomas de 2 a 4 semanas, la presencia de síntomas sensitivos, autonómicos y de pares craneales, debilidad facial bilateral, hallazgos electrodiagnósticos, disociación albuminocitológica y recuperación progresiva de los síntomas. El tratamiento sigue basándose en la administración de gammaglobulina intravenosa y en la plasmaféresis. En este articulo además se mencionarán ciertas hipótesis sobre un concomitante de SGB y COVID-19.
Literacyskrymslen i idrottshallen – rumsliga aspekter av skriftpraktiker i skolans idrottsämne
Authors: Norberg Anna-Maija
Published: January 2024

Att läsa och skriva är av tradition vanliga praktiker i skolan och förknippas främst med teoretiska ämnen och klassrum med bord och stolar. Att elever engageras i skriftliga praktiker, eller literacy, i ämnet idrott och hälsa har av flera skäl blivit allt vanligare på senare tid, vilket innebär att sådana praktiker även äger rum i lokaler som inte designats för läsande och skrivande. Syftet med den här artikeln är att undersöka rummets betydelse för lärande genom skriftliga praktiker i ämnet idrott och hälsa. Den rumsliga aspekten kopplad till skriftliga praktiker undersöks utifrån begreppet literacyskrymsle som kort kan beskrivas som en utskild del av rummet där någon form av literacyaktivitet pågår eller kan pågå. Studien bygger på etnografiska data i form av fotografier, fältanteckningar, texter och transkriptioner av lärar- och elevintervjuer. Studien utgår från ett ekologiskt perspektiv på literacy och data analyserades med geosemiotiska begrepp. Resultaten visar att literacyskrymslen (kan) skapas i alla rum där idrottsämnets olika aktiviteter pågår, dvs. både i inomhus- och utomhusmiljöer. Rummens möjligheter och begränsningar att inhysa literacyskrymslen varierar beroende på rummens olika materiella villkor, och därmed skapas situerade respektive överskridande literacyskrymslen i olika rum. De olika typerna av literacyskrymslen har olika potential för elevers lärande i idrott och hälsa. 
ENGLISH EBSTRACT
Literacy nooks in the gym - spatial aspects of literacy practices in physical education and health
Reading and writing are traditionally common practices in school and mainly associated with theoretical subjects and classrooms with chairs and tables. However, reading and writing, or literacy practices, have become more common in Physical education and health (PEH), resulting in literacy practices even taking place in spaces which are not designed for reading and writing. The aim of this study was to investigate the significance of space for learning through literacy practices in PEH. The spatial aspect connected to literacy practices was investigated with the concept literacy nook, i.e., a separate part of the room where some kind of literacy activity is going on. Ethnographic data, such as photographies, field notes, texts, and transcripts of interviews, were analyzed drawing on an ecological view on literacy and with geosemiotic concepts. The results show that literacy nooks are (or can be) created in all indoor and outdoor spaces where PEH-activities take place. The opportunities and constraints of the different spaces to house literacy nooks vary according to the material terms of the spaces. Thus, situated and transgressive literacy nooks are created in the different spaces. These different types of literacy nooks have different potential for students’ learning in PEH.
Elective Ovariohysterectomy in Paraguayan Hairy Dwarf Porcupine (Coendou spinosus) Using the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block-Case Report
Authors: Fonseca da Silva Verginia Mônego
Published: January 2024

Wild mammal orphans are challenging cases in rehabilitation centers since, usually, as a result of artificial care an emotional bond is created due to human-animal interaction. In these cases, in which reintroduction to the wild is not possible, the animals need to be sent to zoos, breeding sites or fauna holding facilities. This report describes an elective ovariohysterectomy (OVH) procedure in an adult female hairy dwarf porcupine (Coendou spinosus), kept in a zoo in southern Brazil. The aim of the procedure, besides reproductive control, was to reduce hormonal changes that were leading to bad and confrontational behavior of the female animal with others of the same species, therefore seeking to improve the well-being of the animals. For the anesthetic protocol, the pre-anesthetic medication consisted of midazolam (0.5 mg/kg, IM), ketamine (10 mg/kg, IM) and tramadol (2 mg/kg, IM). As maintenance of the anesthesia, isoflurane was utilized. As local anesthesia, a transversus abdominis plane block (TAP Block) was performed to improve analgesia. No complications were seen during or after the procedure. Elective OVH proved to be feasible in C. spinosus, as did the TAP Block technique, emphasizing the importance of having a technically qualified team for better outcome.
An Army of Ants in the Defense of the Sacred: the Myrmecofauna (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of the Sacred Trees of Ipeiros (North West Greece)
Authors: Georgiadis Christos
Published: January 2024

In mountainous Greece, cultural landscapes exhibit distinctive features, such as scattered trees marking village boundaries and sacred forests serving as locally adapted conservation systems. These sacred landscapes play a crucial role in protecting villages from natural hazards and providing essential resources for the community. The unique status of certain trees as "sacred" is maintained through supernatural fears and taboos associated with logging. While the significance of sacred forests for biodiversity is acknowledged, there is a lack of evaluation regarding the importance of individual aged trees for ant species. This study aims to fill this gap by documenting the dominant ant species associated with aged trees in sacred landscapes. Ant specimens were collected from sacred forests and individual old growth trees near churches in the Ipeiros region, providing insights into the association between tree species and ant communities. The research contributes to understanding the ecological dynamics of these culturally significant landscapes. Identification to species level provided species that are collected for the first time from the administrative area of Ipeiros, namely Camponotus gestroi Emery, 1878, Camponotus jaliensis Dalla Torre, 1893, and Camponotus samius Forel, 1889.
Risk Assessment in Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Comprehensive Review of Scoring Systems
Authors: Seo Jun-young
Published: January 2024

Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a critical medical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality rates. The primary cause of NVUGIB is peptic ulcers. Proper risk assessment is vital for the efficient management of NVUGIB patients, impacting both clinical decisions and healthcare resources. Established scoring systems like the Rockall score (RS), Glasgow-Blatchford score (GBS), and AIMS65 have been instrumental in guiding clinical decisions. Their strengths, limitations, and areas of application are discussed. The emerging ABC score, with its potential to outperform existing systems, is highlighted, emphasizing its relevance in both upper and lower GI bleedings. However, The ABC score, though promising, necessitates further research for broader clinical adoption.
Management of Loss of Skin Substance of the Hand: About A 12 Cases with Review of the Literature
Authors: El Galiou Mohamed Rida
Published: January 2024

Never has reconstructive surgery for loss of cutaneous substance of the hand made so much progress as over the last thirty years thanks to a better knowledge of the cutaneous vascularization, as well as to the possibilities of raising island flaps with reverse flow. We report 12 cases of coverage of loss of cutaneous substance of the hand collected within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Ibn Sina Souissi Hospital in Rabat.
Financial Impact of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in TopEight European Football Championships
Authors: Edoardo Viglietta
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture is one of the most severe injuries associated with soccer participation. This study aimed to analyze the financial and career impact ACL injuries have on top-level professional soccer players' careers compared to the results with healthy players. Methods: One-hundred ninety-two soccer players who sustained an ACL injury in the top-eight UEFA Championships during three consecutive seasons were enrolled for the study (ACLR group). A healthy control group was matched 1:1 to compare the data to the ACLR group. Outcome measures analyzed included the market value recorded at the time of injury compared to three seasons after return to sport. Results: No significant difference was recorded in the preoperative values (p=0.236). The control group's market value increase was significantly higher than the ACLR group in all the three seasons considered (p<0.05). Conclusion: The mean value of operated players remains unchanged in the first postoperative season and significantly increases after that. This finding confirmed the reliability of the current technique of ACLR in terms of return to sport. However, compared to the control group, the overall increase of the market value is significantly lower, leading to a less optimistic view.
Coronal Plane Alignment of Knee Joint (C.P.A.K.) Classification in Indian Population- Study of A New Classification System in Indian Knees
Authors: Samant Vinay
Published: January 2024

Background: Distribution of CPAK types in Indian knees will help surgeons better understand management of knee arthritis using concept of Kinematic alignment (K.A.). C.P.A.K. uses a matrix of 9 phenotypes of knees based on arithmetic hip knee ankle angle (aHKA) and Joint Line Obliquity (JLO). Methods: A radiological analysis of 200 healthy knees (HC) and 250 osteoarthritic knees (OC) was done and were classified based on C.P.A.K. classification. Primary outcomes include descriptive analysis of both groups, and comparison between frequencies of types within each group. Results: The commonest CPAK types in Healthy group were type 5, type 2, type 1. For arthritic group, common types in order were type 1, type 4 and type 2. Varus CPAK types (1,4,7) accounted for 34% of HC types while 59% of OC type, with odds of developing osteoarthritis in type 1 CPAK being 2.84 while that for type 4 were 2.02. Out of 450 knees studied 216 (48%) accounted for varus alignment. Conclusion: C.P.A.K. classification can be used to understand the targets for TKR in Indian population. Constitutional varus being commoner in Indian knees (48%) than their western counterparts implies that majority of Indian knees are in constitutional varus dynamics, hence K.A. caters to majority of the population. Arthritic Indian populations are predominantly of types C.P.A.K. 1(34%) and 4(22%). Further research is needed to understand which Indian knee types benefit the most from KA TKR.
External Factors That Affect Operational Performance: A Conceptual Model Development for Pharmaceutical Drug Wholesalers Companies in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Pramudana Komang Agus Satria , Kerti Yasa Ni Nyoman , Ekawati Ni Wayan , Setiawan Putu Yudi
Published: January 2024

Pharmaceutical distributor companies or also known as PBF (Pharmaceutical Drug Wholesalers) play an important role in the distribution of pharmaceutical products in Indonesia. Without the role of PBF, the drug will not reach the patients from the manufacturer. The PBF appointed by the manufacturer to distribute the product, has operational performance targets that must be achieved. However, like other businesses, PBF operational performance is also affected by external factor, such as the Covid-19 pandemic.  The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of external factors, those are: Covid-19 pandemic, government regulations and the intensity of competition on the operational performance of PBF in Bali. This study uses the literature review method. Data analysis in the literature review involves compiling and presenting findings from various data sources that have been collected. The result of this research is a conceptual model that synergizes sales strategy and operational control as mediating and moderating variables to minimize the negative impact of external factors on operational performance. This research is expected to contribute to the field of strategic management, particularly related to the supply chain of pharmaceutical products.
Factors Influencing the Decision to Purchase Subsidized Housing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Sulawesi: Sequential Exploratory Design
Authors: Rahmi Sri , Mustafa Heriyanti , Ilyas Gunawan Bata , Tamsah Hasmin , Munir Abdul Razak
Published: January 2024

The decision to buy subsidized houses by low-income people during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing subsidized housing purchase decisions by low-income people during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The population in this study is subsidized home buyers in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi, who made purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study sample was selected using purposive sampling techniques, where the respondents taken were subsidized home buyers in Maros Regency who made purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic (2019-2021). Data collection was conducted through interviews with subsidized housing developers in Maros District. Interviews were conducted with operations managers, leaders of marketing teams, and marketing administrative staff at subsidized housing developers. Data collected through interviews were processed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and conformity testing models. The main results of this study show that location and quality of service have a significant influence on subsidized home purchase decisions. This shows that location and quality of service are important factors that developers must pay attention to in marketing subsidized houses to low-income people. The results of this study recommend that subsidized housing developers maximize location selection and service quality in marketing subsidized houses.
Individual Taxpayers’ Compliance Moderated By Taxpayers’ Awareness
Authors: Wahyuni Indah , Setiyawati Hari
Published: January 2024

Taxes are fundamental for the running the government because tax revenue is the largest source of state revenue, raching 80% and the directoral general of taxes continue to the government as a provider of public services needed by the community must be responsible and continue to strive to provide the best service for the sake of improving public services. On the other hand, community satisfaction is a measure of the success of public services provided by public service providers. This study aims to measure the quality of tax authorities' services and tax sanctions on taxpayer compliance and awareness of individual taxpayers. The data was collected through survey on 100 individual taxes payers. The analysis technique used is SEM. The results showed that tax service quality has a positive and significant effect on taxpayer compliance. Tax sanctions have a positive and significant effect on taxpayer compliance. Taxpayer awareness is able to moderate the influence of tax authorities' service quality on taxpayer compliance. Taxpayer awareness is able to moderate the effect of tax sanctions on taxpayer compliance. This means that the existence of tax sanctions increases taxpayer compliance.
The Effect of Institutional Ownership, Sales Growth, Firm Size on Tax Avoidance with Corporate Social Responsibility as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Suryatna I Kadek Dedy
Published: January 2024

Tax avoidance practices are one of the causes of reduced tax revenue from predetermined projections. This study examines whether companies in Indonesia will engage in tax avoidance practices when they start implementing CSR. Thus, this study aims to describe the magnitude of the influence of institutional ownership, sales growth, company size in the trade, services, and investment sectors of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on corporate tax avoidance by adding corporate social responsibility as a moderate variable. The sample of this study was selected based on predetermined criteria. The purposive sampling method was used to obtain 31 companies in the trade, services and investment sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2017-2021. Data from the company's financial and annual statements are then analyzed using Eviews software. The findings revealed that institutional ownership and firm size positively influence tax avoidance; However, sales growth negatively impacts tax avoidance. Corporate social responsibility disclosures can moderate and weaken the effect of sales growth on tax avoidance. However, it strengthens the link between institutional ownership and company size on tax avoidance. The implication is that there needs to be stricter regulatory action and attention to transparency and good tax reporting in order to achieve fairer and more sustainable taxation.
The Role of Competitive Advantage in Mediating the Effect of Market Orientation on Marketing Performance Florist in Denpasar City
Authors: Mahadewi Anak Agung Ayu Diah Puspita , Suasana I Gusti Agung Ketut Gede
Published: January 2024

The development of technology and information, causing customer demand in Denpasar for the Florist business has increased significantly. This demand is one of the factors that make business people competing to seize opportunities by establishing a Florist business. This study aims to explain the partial effect of market orientation on marketing performance and competitive advantage, explain the effect of competitive advantage on marketing performance, and explain the role of competitive advantage as a mediator of the influence of market orientation on  Florist  marketing performance in Denpasar City. This research was conducted at florists in Denpasar City with a total sample of 94 respondents using a questionnaire tool. The sample is determined using saturated sampling method. The data analysis technique used is path analysis with the help of the SPSS program. The results of the analysis show that market orientation has a positive and significant effect on marketing performance, market orientation has a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage, competitive advantage has a positive and significant effect on marketing performance. Another result is that competitive advantage is able to partially mediate the influence of market orientation on marketing performance. It is recommended that florist businesses in Denpasar City always strive to maintain good relations with customers and employees in the long run. This can be done by increasing market-oriented capabilities in running a business.
Powtoon-Based Animation Video to Improve Students' Learning Outcomes on Regional Artworks
Authors: Setiawan Deni , Soniya Erika
Published: January 2024

IT-based learning media used by teachers are less varied and make students less enthusiastic about participating in learning so students do not understand the SBdP learning material. This study aims to develop Powtoon media for class V SBdP learning materials for regional artworks of class V. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) development method. The subjects of this study were the fifth grade teachers and the fifth-grade students, totaling 43 students. Data collection carried out includes interviews, documentation, field observations or observations, and questionnaires on the needs of teachers and students. The data analysis technique was carried out with a feasibility test and media effectiveness test. The results of the feasibility test carried out by material experts and media experts got 85% and 91% results in the appropriate category. The results of the t-test obtained are 17.80774 and the n-gain test before and after learning is 0.68 with moderate criteria, so it is effectively used as a learning medium. The conclusion of this study is that the Powtoon animation video is declared feasible, and effectively used so that it can improve student learning outcomes for batik material as a work of regional art.
Audio-Visual Learning Media Based on Digital Literacy on the Topic of the Water Cycle
Authors: Kadek Siska Wulandari  , Desak Putu Parmiti  , I Made Citra Wibawa
Published: January 2024

The use of digital learning media is currently very necessary. It is related to literacy, literacy skills, and the ability to use technology effectively. This research aims to develop Digital Literacy-Based Audio Visual Learning Media on the Topic of the Water Cycle. This type of research is developed using the ADDIE model. The research subjects were one learning material expert, one learning media expert and one practitioner. The test subjects were 25 fifth-grade elementary school students. Methods of data collection using interviews, questionnaires and tests. The data collection instrument uses a rating scale. The techniques used to analyze the data are descriptive qualitative analysis, quantitative and inferential statistics. The research results are the assessment of the learning design expert, getting a score of 97.5% (very good). The assessment of the learning material expert is 93.3% (very good). The assessment of learning media experts is 97.6% (very good). The results of the teacher's assessment were 95.2% (very good). The assessment results of student responses were 89.5% (very good). The t-test results showed a significant influence between Digital Literacy-Based Audio Visual Learning Media on the learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students. It was concluded that Digital Literacy-Based Audio Visual Learning Media could improve student learning outcomes.
Review of Teacher Readiness in Implementing Merdeka Curriculum at Public Elementary Schools
Authors: Sephiawardani Nabila Asti , Bektiningsih Kurniana
Published: January 2024

Education plays an important role in shaping the competence of the younger generation to face future challenges. The government implements the Merdeka Curriculum to improve the quality of Indonesian human resources globally. The aim of the Merdeka Curriculum is to expand the flexibility and adaptive capacity of teachers. There are obstacles in its implementation due to the limited resource capacity of public elementary schools. Some of the obstacles are teacher readiness, facilities, and curriculum evaluation. This research assesses the readiness of teachers to implement the Merdeka Curriculum at elementary school. Data collection was carried out using a purposive sampling technique through interviews with grade 1 and 4 teachers who understood the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum well. The results show that the learning process is coordinated and the teachers have prepared the design and learning media well. Supporting facilities such as teaching materials, learning videos, and school support smooth learning. However, an obstacle was found as an empirical finding that some teachers had difficulty adjusting students' skill levels considering the extent of the material and the implications of the pandemic. Several solutions to improve curriculum implementation include detailed material explanations, experience sharing, ongoing training, and regular evaluations.
Assessment of Sports Development Patterns, Mountain State Physical Training Approaches, and Physical Ability
Authors: Suratmin  , Darmayasa I Putu , Liskustyawati Hanik
Published: January 2024

The Provincial Sports Week (Porprov) which is held by KONI Bali Province every two years is attended by 9 (nine) Regencies or Cities. One of the sports that contributed the most medals was athletics, both in road, running, jumping and throwing as measured and individual sports. Management of athletic development patterns it has not been evenly distributed and has experienced a decrease in medal tally. The aim of the study was to analyze the pattern of sports coaching, the physical exercise approach to Njegara Gunung, and the physical abilities of PASI athletes at the Bali Porprov in 2022. This study used a descriptive method with a combination of quantitative and qualitative data, through surveys. The research sample was 49 athletics athletes participating in Porprov Bali in 2022. Data obtained through observation, interviews, questionnaires, tests or measurements, archives, and documentation. The data analysis used is product moment correlation and data triangulation analysis to examine the pattern of coaching and physical training approaches for PASI Bali athletes.The results of the research found the creation of patterns and strategies for athletic development through the management of district or city PASI administrators in the province of Bali to achieve the goals of achievement coaching, setting targets, and targets in developing coaching models, physical training approaches and improving regional athletic achievements.
Adjusment Basketball Facilities and Infrastructure for Children 10-12 Years Old Through Anthropometric Comparison
Authors: Liskustyawati Hanik , Putro Baskoro Nugroho , Syaifullah  Rony , Sabarini  Sri Santoso , Riyadi  Slamet , Mukholid  Agus
Published: January 2024

Implementation of physical education is allowed to modify instructional media. Physical education requires facilities and infrastructure specifically designed to promote physical activity. The aim of this research is to develop adjustments to basketball facilities and infrastructure for children aged 10-12 years through anthropometric comparisons. This research uses simple development research because it is still in the form of an initial design. The total research sample involved was 691 people. The sample underwent height, arm span, leg length, and finger span measurements. The results are that the comparison ratio of facilities and infrastructure for adults and children aged 10-12 years is the same as the anthropometric ratio of the study sample. Sports facilities and infrastructure adjustments are indispensable to the growth and development of children aged 10-12. By providing spaces where children can engage in physical activities tailored to their age and interests, we lay the foundation for healthy lifestyles, holistic skill development, cognitive growth, and emotional well-being.
Asignación eficiente del presupuesto en México
Authors: Tavera Cortés María Elena , Torres Sandoval Alan Jesús , Sandoval Gómez Raúl Junior
Published: January 2024

Esta investigación aborda la relación entre la eficiencia del presupuesto y la participación del Estado en la economía mexicana. Para ello, se ofrece una visión histórica y su evolución a lo largo del tiempo, con un enfoque en el actual gobierno, conocido como la “cuarta transformación” (4T). En concreto, se revisan los argumentos a favor y en contra de la intervención estatal en la economía y se analiza la importancia de la participación del Estado en la asignación del presupuesto público, para lo cual se hace hincapié en su impacto en el crecimiento económico y la reducción de las desigualdades. El estudio se centra en evaluar cómo el gasto público del actual sexenio gubernamental afecta al crecimiento económico del país. En tal sentido, se demuestra que el adecuado uso del presupuesto público es crucial para el crecimiento de la economía mexicana, mediante acciones como la creación de infraestructura, la protección de los derechos laborales, el impulso a sectores estratégicos, así como la promoción de igualdad de oportunidades. El actual gobierno presenta resultados reveladores en torno al emprendimiento de acciones para generar un desarrollo económico y social mediante un mejor uso de los recursos públicos; asimismo, señala que la opacidad en el manejo de recursos en varios proyectos dificulta la obtención de positivos resultados y genera cuestionamientos sobre el uso eficiente de los recursos en el país. Por eso, resulta crucial contar con instrumentos que garanticen transparencia, rendición de cuentas y estabilidad económica que permitan prevenir la corrupción. Asimismo, se destaca la importancia de encontrar un equilibrio para que el Estado cumpla su función reguladora sin obstaculizar la innovación y el crecimiento económico.