bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastasis from cholangiocarcinoma
Authors: Düzkalir Ali Haluk , Samanci Yavuz , Lee Cheng-Chia , Yang Huai-Che , Niranjan Ajay , Lunsford L. Dade , Wei Zhishuo , Srinivasan Priyanka N. , Dayawansa Samantha , Sheehan Jason P. , Patel Samir , Mathieu David , Zacharia Brad E. , Santhumayor Brandon , Kondziolka Douglas , Peker Selcuk
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE

Accounting for approximately 15% of primary liver cancers and 3% of gastrointestinal malignancies, cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) poses a serious health concern given its high mortality rate. Managing brain metastases (BMs) from CCA is challenging because of their rarity and poor prognosis, with little guidance on treatment from the literature. In this study, the authors aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in managing BMs from CCA.

METHODS

This multicenter retrospective study included 13 CCA patients with 41 BMs treated with SRS from October 2006 to April 2022 at eight institutions affiliated with the International Radiosurgery Research Foundation. Inclusion criteria were a CCA diagnosis, an age over 18 years, no other malignancies, single-fraction SRS treatment for BMs, and at least one follow-up image. Data on demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment details, and outcomes were collected. The primary endpoints were local control (LC), intracranial progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS). The secondary endpoint was the development of adverse radiation effects (AREs).

RESULTS

The median radiological follow-up was 5 months (range 1–18 months). At the last follow-up, LC was achieved in 39 (95.1%) of 41 BMs. New distant metastases were observed in 3 patients (23.1%), and the mean intracranial PFS was 9.4 months (95% CI 6.5–12.3 months). Six-month and 1-year OS rates were 38.5% and 11.5%, respectively, and the median OS was 6 months (95% CI 4.9–7.2 months). Concurrent immunotherapy was associated with a high risk of local failure (HR 29.665, 95% CI 1.799–489.206, p = 0.018), and the absence of systemic chemotherapy before SRS was linked to reduced OS (HR 6.658, 95% CI 1.173–37.776, p = 0.032). Regarding AREs, only 1 patient (7.7%) experienced right hemiparesis and was treated with corticosteroid therapy.

CONCLUSIONS

SRS is an effective option for managing BMs in CCA patients, showing promise in LC and a high safety profile.
Dinamika Kinerja Perusahaan: Peran kritis Diversitas Gender Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Ivone Ivone , Anisa Amanda Putri Nur , Tanujaya Kennardi
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK
 
Fenomena diversitas gender dalam tata kelola perusahaan menjadi sebuah hal yang menarik untuk diamati, terutama di indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan guna menguji pengaruh ukuran dewan, usia dewan, keragaman kebangsaan dan rangkap jabatan terhadap kinerja perusahaan serta analisa dampak dimoderasi oleh diversitas gender. Pemilihan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling menghasilkan 301 perusahan non keuangan yang terdaftar di BEI dengan periode data 5 tahun sehingga berjumlah 1,503 data. Pengujian data dilakukan dengan analisis linear berganda. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan kalau ukuran dewan, usia dewan, keragaman kebangsaan dan rangkap jabatan mempengaruhi kinerja perusahaan. Diversitas gender mampu memperkuat hubungan usia dewan terhadap kinerja perusahaan serta memperkuat hubungan keragaman kebangsaan terhadap kinerja perusahaan.
 
Kata Kunci: Diversitas Gender, Kinerja Perusahaan, Ukuran Dewan, Keragaman Kebangsaan, Rangkap Jabatan.
 
ABSTRACT
 
The phenomenon of gender diversity in corporate governance is an interesting thing to observe, especially in Indonesia. This study aimed to examine the effect of board size, board age, nationality diversity and concurrent positions on firm performance and analyse the impact moderated by gender diversity. The sample selection was conducted using the purposive sampling techniques resulting in 301 non-financial companies listed on the IDX with a 5-year data period totalling 1,503 data. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that board size, board age, nationality diversity and concurrent positions affect firm performance. Gender diversity is able to strengthen the relationship of board age to firm performance and strengthen the relationship of nationality diversity to firm performance.
 
Keywords : Gender Diversity, Firm Perfomance, Board Size, National Diversity, Multiple Directorship.
Systematic Literature Review Kebijakan Dividen Pada Sektor Perbankan
Authors: Sudrajat Ajat , Hendriyani Rina Maria , Nugraha Nugraha
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK
 
Kebijakan dividen pada sektor perbankan dipengaruhi banyak faktor dalam pembagian laba kepada pemegang saham dan memiliki pengaruh penting terhadap kinerja keuangan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menganalisis konten pada sejumlah artikel yang terpublikasi pada jurnal yang terindeks scopus berdasarkan tren dari  tahun 1997-2023. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan dalam sejumlah artikel menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan dominan penggunaan regresi berganda dalam metode analisis data. Berdasarkan analisis data word cloud dan network visualization penelitian akan kebijakan dividen pada sektor perbankan masih sedikit dilakukan sehingga menjadi peluang buat penelitian berikutnya dengan menambahkan variabel bebas seperti dividen demografis dan kapitalisasi serta berkolaborasi dengan peneliti yang lainnya secara lintas institusi atau negara.
 
Kata Kunci: Analisis Data, Kebijakan Dividen, Perbankan.
 
ABSTRACT
 
Dividend policy in the banking sector is influenced by many factors in distributing profits to shareholders. This research was conducted by analyzing the content of several articles published in Scopus-indexed journals based on trends from 1997-2023. The type of research conducted in several articles uses quantitative research with the dominant use of multiple regression in the data analysis method. Based on the word cloud data analysis and network visualization, research on dividend policy in the banking sector is still little done so it becomes an opportunity for future research by adding independent variables such as demographic dividends and capitalization and collaborating with other researchers across institutions or countries.
 
Keywords : Data Analysis, Dividend Policy, Banks.
Analisis Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) Kabupaten Kutai Timur
Authors: Faqih Abdul Haris , Priyagus Priyagus , Lestari Diana
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK
 
Penelitian ini merupakan gambaran atas kontribusi dan pertumbuhan Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kabupaten Kutai Timur. Pendapatan Asli Daerah merupakan faktor yang paling berpengaruh dalam menentukan kemampuan daerah melakukan aktivitas program pembangunan yang dilaksanakan pemerintah dan menunjang sumber keuangan Pemerintah Daerah. Hal tersebut berkaitan dengan kemandirian serta pelayanan maksimal kepada masyarakat yang telah berkontribusi terhadap ketercapaian Pendapatan Asli Daerah. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian Kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder. Klarifikasi perhitungan kontribusi dan pertumbuhan dengan menggunakan teknik Tipologi Klassen. Data penelitian ini hasil pengelolaan Kekayaan Daerah Kabupaten Kutai Timur berasar dari Pendapatan Deviden Badan Usaha Milik Daerah dan dikelola oleh Badan Pendapatan Keuangan dan Aset Daerah (BPKAD) tahun 2018 sampai tahun 2022. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kabupaten Kutai Timur selama tahun 2018 sampai dengan 2022 sebesar 18,16%. Pertumbuhan terbesar terjadi pada tahun 2019 yang meningkat sebesar 43,84%, sedangkan pertumbuhan terkecil terjadi pada tahun 2018 dimana Pendapatan Asli Daerah mengalami penurun sebesar -17,20%.
 
Kata Kunci: Pendapatan Asli Daerah
 
 
ABSTRACT

 

 

This research is an illustration of the contribution and growth of East Kutai Regency's Original Regional Income. Regional Original Income is the most influential factor in determining a region's ability to carry out development program activities implemented by the government and support the financial resources of the Regional Government. This is related to independence and maximum service to the community which has contributed to achieving Regional Original Income This research is a type of quantitative research using secondary data. Clarification of contribution and growth calculations using the Klassen Typology technique. This research data results from the management of Regional Wealth of East Kutai Regency based on the Dividend Income of Regional Owned Enterprises and managed by the Regional Financial and Asset Revenue Agency (BPKAD) from 2018 to 2022. The results of this research show that the Original Regional Income of East Kutai Regency during 2018 until 2022 it is 18.16%. The largest growth occurred in 2019 which increased by 43.84%, while the smallest growth occurred in 2018 where Original Regional Income decreased by -17.20%.
 

 

 
Keywords : Locally-generated Revenue
Pengaruh Karakteristik Individu Dan Karakteristik Pekerjaan Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai IPC Terminal Petikemas
Authors: Iswan Joni , Cahya Dea Dwi , Kurniawan Muhammad , Akila Akila
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK
 
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi hipotesis mengenai pengaruh karakteristik pekerjaan dan karakteristik individu terhadap kinerja karyawan IPC di terminal peti kemas. Metode yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling, dan besar sampelnya adalah 86 responden. Menggunakan uji validitas dan reliabilitas instrumen. Selain itu terdapat uji asumsi tradisional yang meliputi uji heteroskedastisitas, multikolinearitas, dan normalitas. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda, analisis koefisien korelasi, dan analisis koefisien determinasi. Untuk mengevaluasi hipotesis yaitu uji F dan t. Nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000<0,05 diperoleh secara simultan dari hasil uji F yang secara parsial menyimpulkan bahwa Karakteristik Individu (X1) dan Karakteristik Pekerjaan mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan (Y), dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,003 < 0,05 dan 0,002 < 0,05, masing-masing. Kinerja karyawan IPC terminal peti kemas ternyata dipengaruhi secara signifikan oleh karakteristik individu dan pekerjaan pada saat yang bersamaan.
 
Kata Kunci: Karakteristik Individu, Karakteristik Pekerjaan, Kinerja Pegawai.
 
ABSTRACT
 
The aim of this research is to evaluate hypotheses regarding the influence of job characteristics and individual characteristics on the performance of IPC employees at container terminals. The method used was purposive sampling, and the sample size was 86 respondents. Using instrument validity and reliability tests. Apart from that, there are traditional assumption tests which include heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity and normality tests. The data analysis techniques used are multiple linear regression analysis, correlation coefficient analysis, and coefficient of determination analysis. To evaluate the hypothesis, namely the F and t tests. A significance value of 0.000<0.05 was obtained simultaneously from the results of the F test which partially concluded that Individual Characteristics (X1) and Job Characteristics have a significant influence on Employee Performance (Y), with a significance value of 0.003 <0.05 and 0.002 < 0.05, respectively. The performance of container terminal IPC employees was found to be significantly influenced by individual and job characteristics at the same time.
 
Keywords : Individual Characteristics, Job Characteristics, Employee Performanc.
Behavior of Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Slab with Initial Cracks
Authors: Khadim Mustafa , Abdulridha Abdulkhalik
Published: May 2024

The flexural behavior of lightweight concrete two-way slabs repaired or strengthened with externally bonded carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets is the subject of this study. The experiment included five reinforced lightweight concrete slab specimens with dimensions of 1000 mm in length, 1000 mm in width, and 120 mm in thickness. Tested one specimen without any strengthening and reinforced another specimen with a single layer of CFRP. The other specimens were repaired with a single layer of CFRP, applying damage ratios of 50%, 60%, or 70% of the ultimate load. Intentionally designed each slab to collapse under bending forces and maintained comparable dimensions. According to the experiment results, changing the degree of damage from 70% to 50% increases the ultimate load capacity by about 17.7%, and the ultimate deflection decreases by about 31.4%. CFRPs have the potential to fix structural damage under static stress testing conditions. However, it is essential to make sure that they stick well to surfaces that do not have suitable geometric properties or have been deformed. CFRP sheets effectively repaired the specimens, increasing the failure stress of the reinforced concrete slabs and preventing the spread of cracks.
The Linear Non-Threshold Hypothesis-A Failed Concept
Authors: Bevelacqua Joseph
Published: May 2024

The linear non-threshold (LNT) hypothesis is based on the premise that the smallest amount of ionizing radiation produces a biological detriment. It implies that exposure to low-dose radiation be minimized. The LNT approach causes fear and anxiety regarding the beneficial use of radiation and radioactive materials. Contrary to its intended goal of protecting workers and the public, the LNT premise causes physical and economic harm by encouraging radiophobia.
Ramanujan-Derived Hypergeometric Functions Describe Hidden Coupled Dynamics in Physical and Biological Systems
Authors: Tozzi Arturo
Published: May 2024

Ramanujan’s real period functions plus Picard–Fuchs differential equations and Gaussian hypergeometric functions generate a wide range of simple hypergeometric manifolds (henceforward PFHM) consisting of two-dimensional coupled subsystems combined in a single three-dimensional system with dihedral symmetry. We argue that PFHM could be used to elucidate the homoclinic paths equipped with stable, closed and constrained orbits that characterize the dynamical behavior of a large number of physical and biological systems. Since PFHM encompasses coupled subsystems with Hamiltonian interactions that are reciprocal in nature, the options for the total system’s energetic conformation are restrained. Therefore, energetic changes in a subsystem are inversely correlated with energetic changes in another subsystem. This balanced, inverse energetic reciprocity could be used to elucidate the unusual behavior of quantum entangled particles and the thermodynamic constraints dictating the final shape of frustrated proteins. Also, the thermodynamic paths of apparently isolated systems can be influenced by feedback mechanisms from hidden subsystems that exert their influence and can be quantified, even without full knowledge of every control parameter. PHFM can be methodologically treated in terms of cycle attractors, shedding new light on well-known physical phenomena like the dynamical behavior of monostatic bodies. Yet, the possibility to analyze two-dimensional paths in terms of three-dimensional routes could be useful to assess the ubiquitous occurrence of the Turing’s reaction-diffusion model in biological systems. We suggest that PFHM might stand for a general mathematical apparatus shaping the phase space of various real dynamical paths, with applications in digital imaging, cryptography and memory storing.
Reporte de la situación del crédito en Colombia - Marzo de 2024
Authors: Rodríguez-Novoa Daniela , Rozada Najar Angie , Salcedo Gómez Andy José Farid
Published: May 2024

Este reporte presenta los resultados de la Encuesta trimestral sobre la situación del crédito en Colombia con corte a marzo de 2024, en la que participan los establecimientos de crédito (EC) que realizan operaciones de crédito: bancos, compañías de financiamiento (CFC) y cooperativas financieras (cooperativas). Adicionalmente, con el fin de complementar el análisis de la modalidad de microcrédito, se presenta un sombreado en el cual se analiza la situación actual de esta cartera para las entidades no vigiladas por la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC). Lo anterior, teniendo en cuenta que, para el microcrédito, el sector no vigilado por la SFC tiene un alcance geográfico y poblacional relevante con respecto al sector tradicional. El objetivo de este reporte es analizar la percepción que tienen las entidades sobre la oferta, la demanda y el acceso al crédito, los cambios en las políticas de asignación en el trimestre analizado y las expectativas que se tienen para el próximo. Además, presenta el comportamiento de las modificaciones y reestructuraciones de las carteras, y la carga financiera de los deudores que accedieron a nuevos créditos en la cartera a hogares, compuesta por las modalidades de vivienda y consumo. En relación con el sombreado, además de estos objetivos, se analiza la evolución de la calidad de la cartera de microcrédito y los riesgos financieros de las entidades no vigiladas por la SFC. El documento está compuesto por seis secciones. La primera analiza el panorama general de la situación del crédito, centrándose en las percepciones que tienen los EC con respecto a la demanda y oferta. La segunda se enfoca en el acceso al crédito de distintos sectores económicos y tamaños de firmas. En la tercera se analizan los cambios en la percepción de la oferta de crédito durante el trimestre analizado y las políticas de asignación de nuevos créditos. En la cuarta se presentan los principales resultados sobre modificaciones y reestructuración de préstamos, y en la quinta se analiza la carga financiera de los hogares deudores de nuevos créditos. Finalmente, en la última sección se incluyen algunos comentarios generales que resumen la situación actual del crédito en Colombia.
Unraveling the Nexus: Emotional Abuse, Emotional Competence, Self-concept, and Academic Achievement Among Adolescents.
Authors: Nazir Thseen
Published: May 2024

This research delves into the intricate relationship between emotional abuse, emotional competence, self-concept, and academic achievement among adolescents in Kashmir, with a specific focus on gender differences. Adolescence, marked by vulnerability, witnesses the profound impact of emotional abuse on cognitive, emotional, and psychological development. A comprehensive survey involving 300 high school students reveals significant gender disparities in emotional abuse experiences, emotional competence levels, self-concept, and academic achievement. Boys are shown to be more susceptible to emotional abuse, particularly in dimensions such as rejection, terrorizing, isolation, ignoring, and corruption. Conversely, girls exhibit higher emotional competence, self-concept, and academic achievement, emphasizing the role of societal and familial dynamics. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions recognizing gender-specific nuances, aiming to mitigate emotional abuse's adverse effects and foster a conducive environment for adolescents' emotional and academic well-being. The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted challenges faced by adolescents in the context of emotional well-being and academic success.
Secondary-traumatic stress and academic self-concept in children of veterans: A cross-sectional study
Authors:   Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran, Hamzeh Morteza , Taheri Masoumeh ,   Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Kolbadi Reza ,   Amir-al-Momenin Hospital, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran, Moradi Reza ,   Klinikum Rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between secondary traumatic stress and academic self-concept in children of veterans. This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2017 within Mazandaran province, Iran, focused on 150 children of veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The instruments utilized for data collection in this investigation encompass demographic variables (such as gender, age, children's education level, father's education, mother's education, father's occupation, mother's occupation, and father's veteran percentage), the secondary traumatic stress scale, and the academic self-concept questionnaire. The mean scores for secondary traumatic stress and academic self-concept among children of veterans were 43.97 (SD=13.8) and 40.52 (SD=17.09), respectively. Furthermore, a statistically significant correlation was observed between secondary traumatic stress and academic self-concept, indicating that an increase in secondary traumatic stress was associated with a decrease in academic self-concept (P<0.01). The findings of this study underscore a discernible correlation between secondary traumatic stress and the academic self-concept observed in the children of veterans. Notably, academic success emerges as a significant factor contributing to the enhancement of self-concept among this demographic.
Principle-based concept analysis: A narrative review from a nursing perspective
Authors:   Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran, Kabusi Malihe , Khoddam Homeira ,   Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
Published: May 2024

This study seeks to delineate the methodology underpinning principle-based concept analysis. To initiate this study, a non-systematic exploration was conducted in the PubMed database and Google Scholar search engine, with no temporal constraints. The keywords employed for this search encompassed "concept analysis", "principle-based concept analysis", and "penrod and hupcey". Ultimately, the full texts of sixteen studies, each delineating their methodological approach as concept analysis based on principles, were procured for a comprehensive examination. The findings indicate that principle-based concept analysis is executed with a focal emphasis on the imperative incorporation of four foundational philosophical principles: epistemology, pragmatism, linguistics, and logic at each stage of the analytical process. The methodological sequence comprises the following steps: 1) the discernment and selection of pertinent texts, 2) the meticulous sampling strategy aligned with the identified concept, and 3) the comprehensive internal and interdisciplinary analysis. This approach posits concepts as experiential abstractions derived from reality or truth that transcend the contextual dimensions of human existence. The amalgamation of these truths culminates in the collective expression, elucidating the most plausible approximation of truth. Consequently, the bedrock of principle-based concept analysis rests upon the notion of probable truth, as delineated within the scientific literature. The outcomes of a concept analysis are essential for researchers aiming to discern and pursue avenues for the development of the examined concept. In the context of principle-based concept analysis, each guiding principle facilitates an understanding of the strengths and limitations inherent in the current state of the concept within the scientific literature.
Effect of Betty Neuman's systemic model on the anxiety of patients undergoing endoscopy: A randomized control trial
Authors:   Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran, Mirafzali Reza , Laeli Maryam ,   Community Health Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran, Ghanbari Fatmeh ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran, Akbari Negarin ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fenerbahçe University, İstanbul, Turkey
Published: May 2024

The present study aims to determine the effect of Betty Neuman's systemic model on the anxiety of patients undergoing endoscopy. This randomized control trial investigation involved 44 participants recruited from the endoscopy center of Golestan Province Hospital in the 2022, specifically those prescribed for endoscopic procedures. The data collection instruments employed in this research encompassed a demographic characteristics questionnaire focusing on age, gender, education, and occupation, as well as Spielberger's state-trait anxiety questionnaire (form Y) (STAI-Y). The pre-intervention anxiety levels were 111.41 (SD=17.61) in the intervention group and 109.27 (SD=6.64) in the control group. The Mann-Whitney U test indicated no statistically significant difference in the anxiety levels between the two groups before the intervention (P=0.29). Following the intervention, the anxiety levels were 116.56 (SD=12.25) in the intervention group and 111.95 (SD=4.70) in the control group. The independent t-test revealed a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01). Furthermore, the Wilcoxon test demonstrated no significant difference in anxiety levels within the control group before and after the intervention (P=0.36), whereas a significant difference was observed in the intervention group before and after the intervention (P<0.01). Moreover, the ANCOVA revealed a statistically significant difference between the two groups after accounting for the pre-test effects (Eta=0.58, P<0.01). This indicates that 58% of the variance in post-test changes can be attributed to the training provided based on the Betty Neuman's systemic model. In conclusion, the implementation of Betty Neuman's systemic model has proven to be effective in reducing anxiety levels among patients undergoing endoscopy. The demonstrated efficacy of Betty Neuman's model suggests that nursing models can serve as a cost-efficient, impactful, and secure treatment approach in patient care.
The effect of the SPARK Motor Program in Developing Fundamental Movement Skills in Male Children Aged 6-8 Years With Different ACE Genotypes
Authors:   Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran., Mohammadian Omid , Bahram Abbas ,   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran., Ghadiri Farhad ,   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran., Yaali Rasool ,   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran., Mazaheri Tayarani Zohre ,   Basic Medical Science Research Center, Histogenotech Co., Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2024

Background and Aims Studies have shown that individual constraints such as IQ positively affect the efficacy of motor development interventions, but the role of genes in this field has not been studied so far. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the effect of ACE genotypes on the effectiveness of the Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) program in developing fundamental movement skills. Methods The study population consists all boys aged 6-8 years (Mean age: 7.4±1.45 years) in Tehran (district 4), Iran, of whom 50 were selected as samples by a simple random sampling method. The instrument was Ulrich’s gross motor development test III. The DNA extraction was also done from the saliva of participants. After determining genotypes II (n=11), ID (n=25), DD (n=14), pre-test assessment was conducted. Then, the groups received the SPARK motor intervention for 8 weeks at 24 sessions. Finally, post-test assessment was performed, and the collected data were analyzed in SPSS software using analysis of covariance. Results The effect of different ACE genotypes on the effectiveness of the SPARK program on children’s locomotor skills was significant (P=0.005), but it was not significant regarding ball skills (P=0.14). Children with genotype DD showed more improvement in locomotor skills than those with genotype II. Conclusion Our results support Newell’s theory that individual constraints play a role in learning and development. In this study, the ACE gene, as an individual constraint, has an effective role in the effectiveness of the SPARK program in improving locomotor skills in children.
Comparing the Effects of 8-week Exercise Programs in the Sagittal and Frontal Planes on the Postural Sway of Elderly Men
Authors:   Department of Sport Injury and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran., Seyedjafari Seyed Ehsan , Sahebozamani Mansour ,   Department of Sport Injury and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran., Daneshjoo Abdolhamid ,   Department of Sport Injury and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran., Nikooie Rohollah ,   Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran.
Published: May 2024

Background and Aims Exercises are mostly used to control balance and reduce the risk of falling in the elderly. However, the effect of exercise in the frontal plane has been less studied. Therefore, this study aims to compare the effect of 8 week exercises in the sagittal and frontal planes on the postural sway of elderly men. Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 24 elderly males (Mean age: 67.21±1.56 years) were divided into two intervention groups of sagittal-plane and frontal-plane exercises. The exercises were performed for 8 weeks. The center of pressure (CoP) parameters in two groups before and after the intervention were evaluated using a foot scanner system. Finally, the ANCOVA was used for data analysis. P≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The results showed a significant decrease in CoP perturbations in the Y-axis at the medial-lateral, anterior-posterior, and lateral-medial directions in the frontal plane group compared to the sagittal group (P<0.05). Moreover, there was a significant decrease in the CoP area after perturbations at the medial-lateral, anterior-posterior, and lateral-medial directions in the frontal group compared to the sagittal group (P<0.05). Conclusion It seems that exercises in the frontal plane can reduce postural sway in elderly men compared to sagittal-plane exercises. Therefore, it is recommended to emphasize the exercises of the hip abductor and adductor muscles in the frontal plane in designing exercise protocols for elderly men.
Assessing the Role of Physical Performance and Executive Functioning in Predicting the Quality of Life of Adults With Intellectual Disability in Northwest Iran
Authors:   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran., Pirrasoulzadeh Mahmood , Dehghanizadeh Jalal ,   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
Published: May 2024

Background and Aims People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are a vulnerable social group whose physical performance, quality of life (QOL), and ability to live independently are affected. This study aims to investigate the relationship between QOL, executive functioning, and physical performance of adults with ID in northwest Iran. Methods This is a descriptive-correlational study. Participants were 61 adults (Mean age=34.31±8.895 years) with ID in Ardabil, Tabriz, and Urmia cities who were selected by a convenience sampling method.. The 26-item WHO QOL Questionnaire, the Barclay deficits in executive functioning scale - short form, and the short physical performance short battery were used to measure QOL, executive functioning, and physical performance. Pearson correlation test to investigate the relationship between these three variables. Regression analysis was used to assess the role of executive functioning and physical performance in predicting QOL. Results The results showed a significant relationship between QOL and physical performance (r=0.31, P=0.015), between QOL and deficits in executive functioning (r=-0.37, P=0.004), and between physical performance and deficits in executive functioning (r=-0.42, P=0.001). Executive functioning and physical performance together predicted 16% of changes in the QOL of patients. Conclusion Executive functioning and physical performance have a relationship with the QOL in adults with ID in northwest Iran. There is a positive relationship between QOL and physical performance, and a negative relationship between QOL and deficits in executive functioning and between physical performance and deficits in executive functioning. The QOL of patients can be predicted based on their executive functioning. Keywords
Economic complexity and income inequality in Russian regions
Authors: Ivakhnenko T. Yu. , Polbin A. V. , Sinelnikov-Murylev S. G.
Published: May 2024

Although economic growth leads to a reduction in poverty, the growing income inequality and its possible consequences are of some concern. The level of economic complexity has recently been increasingly viewed as an important predictor of income inequality. In this paper, using pool and models with time fixed effects, the impact of the economic complexity index on income inequality in Russian regions for 2013 and 2015 was estimated. The results of the evaluation of econometric models show that regions with more complex economies showed a higher level of income inequality compared to others. The explanations for the effect obtained include an increase in demand for highly qualified labor as a result of the development of high-tech industries and an increase in wage differentiation between high-skilled and low-skilled workers, as well as the migration of high-skilled workers to economically more complex regions. The main conclusion is that economic complexity is a significant factor of the variation in income inequality and should also be taken into account while conducting economic and social policy in Russian regions.
How to measure inequality of opportunity: The axial institutions index
Authors: Rebrey S. M.
Published: May 2024

The article presents a critical analysis of indices and indicators of gender equality and suggests a new comprehensive approach to measuring gender equality of opportunity within axial institutions, which are family, labor market, education, science, public and corporate governance. Whereas the main gender indices measure inequality of access to resources, the axial institutions index measures equality of opportunity using the concept of agency. The key innovations are as follows: the inclusion of the institution of family and the gender division of unpaid domestic work as the basis for gender inequality of opportunities; horizontal segregation in labor markets and in education by calculating the average gap in the share of women and men with different educational profile; inclusion of an institute of science, including academia decision-making, inclusion of an institute of corporate governance (along with the state one). As a result, the index of axial institutions is visualized in the form of a hexagon, which describes the specifics of the model of gender equality in Russia.
A new stage in the development of the Russian gas industry
Authors: Kulagin V. A.
Published: May 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the current situation in the Russian gas industry. The main problems are identified. Directions for the transformation of regulation to ensure its sustainable operation and development are proposed. The present moment can be characterized as the transition to a new stage for the gas industry. Gas exports to Europe are no longer a source of financing the unprofitable domestic supplies and an investment resource for the development of new production centers and the gas transmission system. Eastern projects still require large investments, and it will be possible to talk about their profitability in decades. Therefore, complex transformations are needed in the industry, including the development of competition and gradual deregulation of prices, bringing regulated prices to reasonable costs, the inclusion of a seasonal factor in prices, resolving the issue of the gas transportation tariff, a revision of tax policy for a predictable sharing of risks and profitability between the state and business under high volatility on external markets. It is also necessary to create conditions and coordinate the activities of ministries to stimulate the development of companies’ businesses in the direction of working with highly processed products, which will not only guarantee sales, but also ensure the creation of new jobs and additional GDP growth.
Enhancing Fraud Detection in Real Time using DataOps on Elastic Platforms
Authors: Ankur Mahida  , Pradeep Chintale  , Hrushikesh Deshmukh
Published: May 2024

Fraud detection has gained prominence as a measure of enhancing security and management of various organization’s networks. Moreover, having real time fraud detection enhances on-site handling of fraudulent activities and channels that could otherwise result in negative outcomes for companies. Real-time fraud detection can be conducted through DataOps practices, which enhance the capacity of data to have reliable information, and conducted on Elastic platforms which scale the amount of data to be provided and remarkable channel to achieve sustainable management of the data. Fraud detection on elastic platforms like elastic search have a capacity to detect real-time information through predetermined standards and approaches that provide alerts in case of any communication approach. Nonetheless, the fraud detection approach works with meaningful engagement to ensure sustainable compliance to privacy regulations such as anonymization, which ensures that personally identifiable data is not used for the wrong purpose. Hence, the act of fraud detection requires instrumental data handling mechanisms and appeal to scalability and flexibility of elastic platforms to achieve a scalable operation.
Pelatihan Peningkatan Pelayanan Administrasi Desa Melalui E-Arsip Berbasis Website Pada Kantor Desa Merambung Kecamatan Tanjung Raja
Authors: Agarina Melda , Sutedi Sutedi , Karim Arman Suryadi , Marshella Ochi
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi digital perangkat desa dalam mendukung proses pelayanan kepada masyarakat. Aplikasi sistem informasi desa yang dikembangkan secara mandiri yaitu untuk meningkatkan pelayanan administrasi desa melalui E-Arsip berbasis Web. Metode pelatihan yang diterapkan yaitu presentasi, simulasi, dan praktik. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan selama satu pertama memaparkan tentang  manfaat literasi digital dan manfaat sistem informasi khususnya dalam administrasi, dan sesi kedua yaitu praktik pemanfaatan aplikasi E-Arsip untuk membuat surat-surat dinas, serta pengelolaan dokumen dalam komputer. Setelah kegiatan pelatihan dilakukan pendampingan selama beberapa waktu agar perangkat desa dapat menggunakan aplikasi E-arsip dengan baik. Hasil kegiatan ini memberikan manfaat yang besar dan pengurusan administrasi lebih efektif bagi masyarakat Desa Merabung kecamatan Tanjung Raju, terutama pengurusan administrasi yang diperlukan masyarakat desa karena selama ini masyarakat kesulitan dalam pengurusan administrasi. Pelatihan penggunaan sistem informasi desa Berbasis Digital E-Arsip kepada perangkat Desa meningkatkan kemampuan literasi digital perangkat desa
Rintisan Program Pengolahan Sampah Melalui Komposting Magot Sedekah Sampah Yayasan Perintis Pendidik Nusa Bogor
Authors: Haryanti Wiwik Dwi , Damari Arfan , Jaya Indra , Jatiningrum Citrawati , Abadi Satria
Published: May 2024

Pengelolaan sampah pada institusi sosial merupakan langkah penting bagi keberlanjutan aktivitasnya. Sampah yang terkelola dengan baik membuat kenyamanan stakeholder lembaga tersebut. Kegiatan pengabdian yang dilakukan oleh Yayasan Perintis Pendidik Nusa bertujuan melakukan rintisan pengelolaan sampah dalam rangka pengurangan akibat merugikan yang terjadi dari timbunan sampah. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat Yayasan ini berupa lingkungan lembaga yang lebih tertata dan minim sampah. Sampah organik diolah dengan bantuan magot larva dari  black soldier flies menjadi pupuk organik. Sampah anorganik layak jual menjadi uang setelah diberikan ke program sedekah sampah. Sampah anorganik residu dilakukan pembakaran kemudian menjadi karbon yang dapat menjadi pupuk. Ada peningkatan 10 % masyarakat yang mau memilah sampah
Penerapan Sistem Informasi Pengarsipan Surat Desa Pada Pekon Agung Timur Kabupaten Lampung Tengah
Authors: Ridhawati Eka , Wulandari Wulandari , Fitrian Yuri , Syafitri Yuli , Arasyid Muhammad Fadly
Published: May 2024

dirasakan sangat besar. Hal ini juga dialami oleh pengelolaan arsip yang memegang peranan penting sebagai sumber informasi, yang bermanfaat sebagai bahan penilaian dalam pengambilan keputusan dan penyusunan program pengembangan lembaga. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah mengembangkan sistem pengelolaan arsip pada Kantor Balai Desa Agung Timur Kecamatan Kalirejo Kabupaten Lampung Tengah.  Saat ini pengelolaan arsip surat masih menerapkan pengelolaan manual, sehingga dalam proses pencarian, penyimpanan, dan pengelolaan surat maupun dokumen arsip masih memerlukan waktu dan tenaga yang lebih. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini  dalam pengembangan dan penerapan sistem informasi pengarsipan surat pada Kantor Balai Desa Agung Timur meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas pengolahan surat, serta mempercepat proses pencarian informasi dan pengambilan keputusan
EXEC SUMM: Hosting Friends and Relatives: Experiences and Implications for Whitehorse and the Yukon
Authors: Griffin Tom
Published: May 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 

As hosts, residents of Whitehorse attract visitors, curate tailored experiences, and explore their own communities, stimulating diverse economic, social, and cultural impacts. 

Residents are influential ambassadors for their community, and businesses, associations, and government agencies interested in tourism development, destination reputation, cultural participation and integration, and migration and settlement, should acknowledge and leverage them as hosts. Hosts could be encouraged and incentivized to invite guests to meet specific goals including low season demand and dispersal of tourism activity, recruitment and settlement of migrants, resident involvement in local culture, and the provision of personal supports including childcare and emotional well-being. 

This report aims to establish a knowledge base recognizing hosting as a mechanism and catalyst for tourism and community development, and to encourage further research and informed action. The detailed report follows this summary.

Based on firsthand experiences of 54 Whitehorse residents interviewed in spring 2023, this report reveals how personal hospitality extends beyond simple acts of accommodation to serve as a foundation for cultural exchange, economic development, and enhanced communal bonds.  
Modeling the Factors of Socioeconomic Development of the Regions of Ukraine and Determining the Role of ICT
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Korepanov Oleksiy S. , Lazebnyk Iuliia O. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Yamshynskyi Kostiantyn A. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: May 2024

The aim of this article is to analyze and model the factors of socioeconomic development of the regions of Ukraine, taking into account the peculiarities of the influence of information and communication technologies (ICT). The article is directed towards identifying the relationship between various aspects of regional development and the introduction of ICT, as well as determining the role of these technologies in increasing the competitiveness and sustainable development of regional economies. One of the tasks is to reveal the importance of information technology for the effective management of regional development and to develop recommendations on strategies for improving the efficiency of the use of ICT in order to promote sustainable development of the regions of Ukraine. In order to determine the generalized factors of socioeconomic development of regions and to establish the impact of ICT on this development, a model of the main components has been built, which has allowed to transform the 16-dimensional feature space into a four-dimensional space of generalized factors that explain 88.7% of the variation of the features selected for analysis. This indicates a high level of factorization of the built model of principal components. The following generalized factors have been identified and ranked according to the degree of importance: 1) development of ICT and labor potential (impact: 39.9%); 2) the state of finance and investment (impact: 14.4%); 3) development of production (impact: 24.7%); 4) the results of the functioning of enterprises (impact: 9.6%). The computations were carried out using the «Statistica» application package, in particular the «Factor analysis» module. The use of the developed model made it possible to prevent subjectivism in determining the main factors of socioeconomic development of the regions of Ukraine. The carried out research allowed to substantiate the theoretical and methodological foundations of statistical modeling of factors of socioeconomic development of regions and to determine the role (impact) of ICT. The allocated factors can be taken as a basis for the formation of key directions and strategies for the development of regions, as well as for making effective managerial decisions in the field of ICT.
Regional Ranking: Statistical Aspects of Assessing Readiness for Intelligent Automation
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Chala Tеtyana G. , Solodovnikov Denys Yu. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: May 2024

The article focuses on the issues of harmonization of the international methodology of the index of readiness of the countries of the world for automation with the specifics of the functioning of the innovative and educational regional environment in Ukraine. The relevance of the chosen topic is substantiated. The problems of breaking the connection between intellectual automation and strategies for the development of education, innovative environment and employment policy in the country are outlined. The need to develop a balanced regional policy based on solving the problem of ensuring constant monitoring of the situation in the field of readiness of regions, territorial communities or cities of Ukraine for future automation is emphasized. In the course of the study, the theoretical and methodological foundations of building the international index of «readiness for automation» of the countries of the world are considered. A similar methodology is used to build the index of «readiness for automation» of the regions of Ukraine. It is also structured as a composite index, and the overall scores for each region are obtained by weighting and combining the three sub-indices corresponding to the components: «Innovation Environment», «Education Policy» and «Labor Market Policy». When combining sub-indices into a general index, weighting coefficients were used to reflect the importance of the relevant component: innovation environment – 40%, educational policy – 40%, labor market policy – 20%. In turn, the estimates of sub-indices are calculated as the weighted average value of normalized estimates of individual indicators. The choice of indicators for the components of the proposed methodology is due to the availability of official data published by the State Statistics Service of Ukraine for 2020 and 2021. The highest level of the overall index of readiness for automation was recorded in the city of Kyiv (92.2), the lowest level (1.82) – in the Chernihiv region. The city of Kyiv stands out as a leader not only in terms of the general index, but also in all sub-indices of readiness for automation, determining its first place in the ranking in terms of the level of development of the innovation environment, education policy and labor market. Dnipropetrovsk region ranks second in the overall ranking of regions of Ukraine in terms of the general index of readiness for automation and all its components.